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chaoschristian · 04-27-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rigorist

One thing I have noticed is that if they do not have moderation to support them, "right-wingers" quickly turn into real people.

Or they just go away.

I think the same can be said for left-wingers and Star Trek fans. When forum moderation is about maintaining an atmosphere where people can engage on their own terms, and not about protecting a particular point of view, real opportunities for connection exist.

ravenscape · 04-27-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rigorist

That's what I'm getting.

The price is painful.

I hope you'll find they're worth it. I love being able to wear the same glasses (and feeling like my eyes actually do their work) for driving, reading, computing, cooking...Having a midrange area is gold.

Stumpjumper · 04-27-2007, 03:12 PM

My brother in law's mother died two days ago. She was only 63 and died in her sleep of a heart attack. Will be taking the boys out to the funeral tommorow.

In positive news, though, you might remember I asked for prayers for a sister of a friend of ours. She was in a nasty car accident which killed the passenger behind her in the car. Her car was broadsided by a car driven by a teenager going over 90 mph on a road with a posted speed limit of 40. He hit a bump and his car went airborn.

Anyway, she is going to make it. They had to take part of her frontal lobe, give her 30+ pints of blood, the entire left side of her body is in pins, and her jaw is wired shut. She is responsize though and her newborn child is home.

The doctors said there is absolutely no way she should have lived. The passenger behind her was killed instantly.

The kid driving the car as over twice the posted limit walked away.

seebs · 04-27-2007, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Just some PW

Don't you guys want to come to my church?

Er, maybe? I know nothing about it.

chaoschristian · 04-27-2007, 03:15 PM

(((SJ)))

prayers

seebs · 04-27-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Stumpjumper

The kid driving the car as over twice the posted limit walked away.

I somehow suspect, though, that this may be one of those things that makes it onto your permanent record.

rigorist · 04-27-2007, 03:17 PM

Stumpjumper · 04-27-2007, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chaoschristian

I've eaten from Pats, and I've eaten from Sasha's Gourmet (a van that parks near the Penn campus), but I've never had a Tony Lukes.

Hee. They're much better than Pat's.

Tony Lukes

and my favorite lunch spot with my sister in law and the Bishop. Right near the Franklin Institute and the Art Museum which makes for a great afternoon (travel tips from Stumpy

)

The Bishops Collar

They have tables outside in warm weather...

Stumpjumper · 04-27-2007, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by seebs

I somehow suspect, though, that this may be one of those things that makes it onto your permanent record.

Vehicular manslaughter. He will likely be serving time...

ETA

You all have a good night. We're gonna make it to our small group tonight. Hanging out with the remnant of St. James...

ravenscape · 04-27-2007, 03:21 PM

(((SJ)))

I'm so glad your friend's sister is gonna pull through.

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Stumpjumper Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The general vicinity of Philadelphia Posts: 4,734	My brother in law's mother died two days ago. She was only 63 and died in her sleep of a heart attack. Will be taking the boys out to the funeral tommorow. In positive news, though, you might remember I asked for prayers for a sister of a friend of ours. She was in a nasty car accident which killed the passenger behind her in the car. Her car was broadsided by a car driven by a teenager going over 90 mph on a road with a posted speed limit of 40. He hit a bump and his car went airborn. Anyway, she is going to make it. They had to take part of her frontal lobe, give her 30+ pints of blood, the entire left side of her body is in pins, and her jaw is wired shut. She is responsize though and her newborn child is home. The doctors said there is absolutely no way she should have lived. The passenger behind her was killed instantly. The kid driving the car as over twice the posted limit walked away.

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chaoschristian Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Snack Food Capital of the World Posts: 1,287	(((SJ))) prayers

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