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While we try to insure that the content here on TGG is kept at least at a PG level, on occasion a video is posted that might contain a word or two of strong language. Members have done well to include a warning with the videos they post if they catch an objectionable word or two. On occasion, moderators will edit a post to add such a warning if necessary. Be advised, however, that occasionally, links to other videos that appear at the conclusion of a posted video, sometimes are to videos which do have content that may not be suitable for all listeners/viewers, and such links should be followed only at the listener's/viewer's discretion. -Michael

"Responsibility does not only lie with the leaders of our countries or with those who have been appointed or elected to do a particular job. It lies with each of us individually." HH the Dalaï Lama

Y'all know the drill here. I say a word and you post the first word that comes to your mind, then the next person follows, and so on. We might just learn something about your personality from this old psychological quiz. So here's the word: NEW

Captain Bravo Long ago lived a seaman named Captain Bravo. He was a manly man’s man who showed no fear in facing his enemies. One day, while sailing the seven seas, a lookout spotted a pirate ship and the crew became frantic. Captain Bravo bellowed, “Bring me my red shirt.” The First Mate quickly retrieved the Captain’s red shirt and, while wearing the bright frock, he led his mates into battle and defeated the pirates. Later on, the lookout spotted not one, but two pirate ships. The captain again howled for his red shirt and once again vanquished the pirates. That evening, all the men sat around on the deck recounting the day’s triumphs and one of the them asked …

to be stumped - Be stumped no more! Being "stumped" comes from the pioneering days when the land was cleared to lay down train tracks. When the workers came across a tree stump, it would cause a dilemma or "to be stumped."

Learning the difference between THEN and THAN THAN Unlike then, than is not related to time. Than is used in comparative statements. EXAMPLES: ~He is taller than I am. ~Other than the interest on a small inheritance, he had no income. ~Today's students certainly do seem to read less than students in previous generations did. ~We learned more on the playground than we did in the classroom. ~Despite their lack of flavor, the hothouse tomatoes cost far more than those from the farmers' market. THEN Then is used either as a time marker or with a sequence of events. EXAMPLES: ~I took all of the exams in the morning, and t…

Let us know what your favorite hobby or activity is. Mine is playing poker. I play online, at casinos and with friends. Virtually every day you'll find me honing my skills at the game I love.

Thanks for the suggestion, Daneela! Heinrich Ollendorff meant well. The grammarian intended his phrasebooks to teach German, French, Danish, and Russian to a new generation of language students. But who would ever need to speak these sentences? * Stop, the postilion has been struck by lightning! * A man is drowning. Is there a life buoy, a rope, a grapnel at hand? * Unhand me, sir, for my husband, who is an Australian, awaits without. * After having lost all my money, I was beaten by bad-looking men; and, to my still greater ill luck, I hear that my good uncle, whom I love so much, has been struck with apoplexy. Ironically, he’s remembered…

I have been a member of Second Life (SL) for about 4-5 years. I stopped once for a period of time because I had come out to my wife and I knew she was going to be searching the computer for evidence. I deleted everything I had on it, so I thought. She found some files but I don't need to discuss that here. The point being I left Second Life once and had to begin all over again when I rejoined. I was able to keep my first name "Bonnie" but had to change my last name. It changed from "Riederer" to "Ryba". So I am now known as "Bonnie Ryba". I unsubscribed again when I returned to my wife but have had a friend of mine in SL resubscribe me again before the 6 months wa…

Same ol saying’s 52 years ago: ‘I’ll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it’s going to be impossible to buy a week’s groceries for $20.’ ‘Have you seen the new cars coming out next year? It won’t be long before $2000 will only buy a used one.’ ‘If cigarettes keep going up in price, I’m going to quit. A quarter a pack is ridiculous.’ ‘Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging a dime just to mail a letter?’ ‘If they raise the minimum wage to $1, nobody will be able to hire outside help at the store.’ ‘When I first started driving, who would have thought gas would someday cost 29 cents a gallon. Guess we’d be better of…

my oldest daughter was 15 before we met for the first time. i was in baghdad so it was via myspace. she was worried about what her"badass sergant" dad would think about her a being lesbian. i replied back "wow! that is so cool! i'm a lesbian too"

Ok I'll get this started Iron Maiden : Dance of Death

This is why I can't get to sleep right away at nite... crap like this comes to mind Smad. A combining of "sad" and "mad." When you're not sure of one's state of mind. Ex: When I came in the room, it looked like she might have been smad. Smangle. A combining of "smother" and "strangle." Under the right conditions, facial contortions and body language can look rather similar in either situation. Ex: The way she was flailing about, you'd have thought she was smangling. Cōllergy. A combining of "cold" and "allergy." With the fear of H1N1, a simple allergic sneeze can get a person a dirty look nowadays. But you don't want to just heartlessly accuse someone of sprea…

Hey everyone. I just wanted to say that next week I am fighting in a big judo competition. It should be a lot of fun. Wish me luck. ^_^

I found the following in a radio station blog I like to read and I had to share it with you. This ad was placed in the Personal column of a newspaper. To the Guy Who Tried to Mug Me in Downtown Savannah night before last. Dated: 05-27-09, 1:43 AM EST I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacket that you demanded that I hand over, shortly after you pulled the knife on my girlfriend, threatening our lives and me. You also asked for my girlfriend's purse and earrings. I can only hope that you somehow come across this rather important message. First, I'd like to apologize for your embarassment when I drew my pistol after you took my jacket. The evening …

About one in every 10,000 chickens is gynandromorphous, to use the technical term. In medieval times, they might have been burned at the stake, as witches' familiars. But now these chickens are shedding important new light on how birds, and perhaps reptiles, develop. It used to be thought that hormones instructed cells to develop in male or female-specific ways. That's what happens in mammals, including humans, and it leads to secondary sexual characteristics like facial hair for men or breasts for women. But scientists at the Roslin Institute and the University of Edinburgh say they have discovered that bird cells don't need to be programmed by hormones. …

This kid stood up to a bully after 3 years of torment and the school in australia did nothing to stop the bullying. so Casey Heynes finally took action and inspired the world. Hurry and watch the video before youtube removes it.

So I'm currently thinking about getting my first piercing, but I'm not totally sure yet. So... any votes? I'm leaning towards "1" but I also like the other two options. (I know, I've been doodling on pics of my ear all afternoon haha)

http://www.muziboo.com/jooliargh/music/mother-youre-just-not-very-nice/ Written by my friend Julia - I think is brilliant!!!

Murphy's Law is a given in computer programming. Over my career, I have summarized -- The Laws of Software Engineering Anything is possible Especially the f**kups Nothing is every easy Nothing is ever good enough Nothing is ever done I also often say that 80% of my job is to outsmart Murphy. And -- Murphy's Law has a corollary for my special case. "If nothing can go wrong for anyone else, it Must go wrong for Daneela." Murphy has a seat permanently installed on my left shoulder. He watches every single thing I do. Finally, Goddess created the multiverse, but delegated day-to-day operations to Murphy. P.S. -- we can talk about the word-play in an…

Hey all, I’ve been dismayed to see the silence around here of late. This whole coronavirus thing has us fearful and withdrawn. That’s a good thing. A resurgence of the contagion would just set us back to square one. Earlier today I was fearful that I wan coming down with it. I checked the early symptoms and it sounded ominous. But then I remembered that, from time to time, I have this “crud” that just happens, and if I lay low it just goes away. I’m feeling fine now so I think that’s all it is was. I’m so thankful. That’s the problem with such a thing. Once we have it, we have it, and can only wait and see what it means for us. Scary. Be well, …

Things we have learned from the movies… *During all police investigations, it will be necessary to visit a strip club at least once. *All telephone numbers in America begin with the digits 555. *Beds have special L-shaped cover sheets which reach up to the armpit level on a woman; but only to waist level on the man lying beside her. *The ventilation system of any building is the perfect hiding place. No one will ever think of looking for you in there, and you can travel to any other part of the building you want without difficulty *Should you wish to pass yourself off as a German officer, it will not be necessary to speak the language. A German accent w…

I had to share this... For all of us who've had a *canine family member, this will be no surprise - entertaining - but no surprise. This vid makes me laugh everytime I see it. For all of you who've never had a canine family member, this video should cause you to question the experts who claim dogs respond only to emotion, the sound of your voice and body language, and not actual words or sentences, or understand certain situations. Enjoy! -Mike http://www.youtube.c...h?v=_kLdO3EsECs *Canine family member = a dog who lives in the house with the family, not the poor dog that's relegated to a doghouse in the back yard and only sees any of the family when they brin…

I can't take credit for these; I received them in an e-mail message from a friend. Here goes Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter This one I caught in the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day. I just couldn't help sending this along. Too funny. Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says Ya think? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers Now that's taking things …

The Movie , The Spider Mites of Jesus opened last night in Richmond Virginia to an invited audience . Produced by Jerry Williams and Ray Bentley , This movie examines the twisted , sorted life of Donnie Corker , aka Dirt Woman . Every city has such a colorful person in the LGBT community . Richmond and Roanoke Virginia had Donnie . Donnie passed away in his sleep due to cancer and heart failure . There will never be anyone , at least in Richmond that can or would replace him . I can say he really was a hero to me because back in 1973 , between he and Christine Jorgensen , these two unlikely characters showed me it was possible to transition to the woman I am and thank God…