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"Truly astonishing what horrors your family had been put through due to medical incompetence. Valuable lesson for those considering any elective surgery, research your surgeon's reputation carefully, ask around, talk to nurses. Learn about your surgeons specialty and subspecialty. In other words what type of operation they perform the most frequently and find a doctor who specializes in exactly, or closest to what you need done. "
Stan, October 27 2010
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"I think it is wonderful you can write about these people. I hope it helps you to cope. That is what writing does for me. Nurses are definitely Angels on Earth. "
jesse_jean57, August 14 2010
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"Very nice story of our trip. Its nice for the girls to read and remember. I liked the part about the storm and stars. NIce work Stan
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Ken/Maya, August 4 2010
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"It's so painful to see a personality of someone one knew for years being slowly wiped out by the Alzheimer's. Living around and trying to help those who suffer from the disease is exhausting."
Stan, July 15 2010
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"Its really cool to see your own work put to good use!"
Brian, July 5 2010
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"We had a lot of fun in that old cemetery!! Great story. Keep them coming and who knows...maybe one day, we will get the chance to do it again!!"
Cat, June 24 2010
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"Compelling story and very well written. Very disturbing that it could happen very soon."
Kathryn, June 14 2010
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"How significant it is now that "we haven’t come up with a way of bringing back the dead..." No, such power belongs to just One...
It's interesting, however, the direction of Mr. Macek's work as a writer... I guess this may be considered now his last contibution to us fans of his earlier Robotech-related work... Contibution I will always hold dearly near my heart till my last day on this Earth...
I thank God for the life of Mr. Macek whose creative work inspired me greatly as I was still a child."
Vicc, April 19 2010
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"Thanks for sharing. This is a very unique disorder and your story will help someone one day not to give up on their child with Asberger's."
Stan, March 22 2010
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"I think that this is a remarkable story, but I would like to know what year this story takes place in becasuse I think that if it was early in the 1980's or something they might not have done enough research on the mononucleosis disease. I certainly hope they have donce more research on mononucleosis because i have never had it and I don't want it now. I am always tired and i have a cold and have been throwing up for weeks so i think that I might have mononucleosis. Doctors better have a cure!"
Tinkerbelle, March 1 2010
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"An interesting look at population control and monolthic authoritarian government."
Shade, January 2 2010
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"Fortunately, this is one experience that I have never had. However, it has long been a desire of mine to help find missing people and reunite and ease some of the pain. Stan, I wish I could post my stories as fiction. Unfortunately, I can't. Because every story I have written has some truth in it, in fact, most of them are completely true, having been lived thru by either myself, or someone I am close to. Thank you for stopping by and reading my writings. If you wish to know more about Children of Fate, you can I believe contact me thru email someway or the other thru storyleap. I am not quite sure how but I would bet someone could tell you how to do just that. Just make sure you put COF in the subject line, as I do not open emails from those I have not heard of.
jesse. I like reading your posts by the way. Have a happy Holiday. "
jesse_jean57, December 26 2009
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"the story is true, it is about a person i am very very close to, only the names have been changed to protect the innocent, if you have any further questions, perhaps you could do it by email "
jesse_jean57, December 23 2009
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"Good story, A.J. You post is "non-fiction", just curious how do you come across these stories?"
Stan, December 22 2009
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"you sound like one very lucky person to have had such wonderful people in your life, love the story "
jessejean, December 16 2009
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"quite frankly, it doesn't sound crazy at all, it seems you have hit the nail on the head. "
jessejean_57, December 16 2009
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"Nice story!! Glad you're back and showing us this story along, good writing as usual. I like how persuasive and tenacious is your style of writing, and yeah, the way you make me feel at the same time. The young man is a cool character half depressed, half misterious...
I like how the story goes and can't wait for more of yours.
Great job!
Cindy Rubattino
Panamá-Central América
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Cindy, December 8 2009
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"Carl, as i told you in your facebook: Awsome!! I just love this story! It's a compilation of many interesting things: action, paranoia, conspiracy, and the invaluable element that brings the story alive --> the young guy, little bit depressive or at least bored (as i may see) who suddenly discovered a few things to have fun with ;-)
All the topics you picked up for your story are just hot, even trough the years since they happened!!
(Man, i sincerely admire your capacity of creating such different stories!).
Thanks a lot for publishing your stories, so we can enjoy your job!"
Sole, December 8 2009
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"My story here, "Miracle By Chance" is being published in the Chicken Soup for the Soul" book - True Love -to be released on Dec. 29/09. I'm thrilled about it and will be a "Published Author"."
tenderangel, December 3 2009
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"Nice story!"
Jani, November 27 2009
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"I wonder what kind of solution could Queen possibly see for the humanity."
Stan, November 15 2009
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"Captivating short story, there's a whole world in the few paragraphs."
Stan, October 27 2009
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"wow,, this is a cool story erik,, how come ive never heard it before? very nicely written"
jesse_jean, October 23 2009
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"I'm so glad there are other people who understand this illness. I have had mono for a couple months now so nothing compared to other posters here but I must say that it is the worst thing ever. I used to be a very positive, energetic person. Now, even my significant other says I'm no fun anymore. I'm so frustrated because I can't enjoy the things I used to love and feel like a different person. Everytime I get the urge to do a little more than just the necessities, I fear the overwhelming tiredness and feverish feeling that follows the next day. I lost all my hobbies and motivation. My wedding day was hampered by mono because I was so nauseated and exhausted. The worst thing about mono is that you become a different person and it is a person you do not want to be--lazy and negative. I keep gaining flab because I can't exercise but at the same time I have to eat large and fatty meals or else I notice I feel sick. Sorry to be a downer but I hope there is a light at the end of this tunnel."
frustrated, October 23 2009
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"I'm so glad there are other people who understand this illness. I have had mono for a couple months now so nothing compared to other posters here but I must say that it is the worst thing ever. I used to be a very positive, energetic person. Now, even my significant other says I'm no fun anymore. I'm so frustrated because I can't enjoy the things I used to love and feel like a different person. Everytime I get the urge to do a little more than just the necessities, I fear the overwhelming tiredness and feverish feeling that follows the next day. I lost all my hobbies and motivation. My wedding day was hampered by mono because I was so nauseated and exhausted. The worst thing about mono is that you become a different person and it is a person you do not want to be--lazy and negative. I keep gaining flab because I can't exercise but at the same time I have to eat large and fatty meals or else I notice I feel sick. Sorry to be a downer but I hope there is a light at the end of this tunnel."
frustrated, October 23 2009
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"Fascinating. I had to go back and check whether the story was posted under Fiction or Non-Fiction. "
Stan, October 16 2009
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"Hi--I enjoyed reading your article, have always felt the same visceral response to libraries, so much so that since 2007 I have been enrolled in library school at the University of Rhode Island. If what you are suggesting is true, maybe I should not continue.
In any case, it is very sad for me to think that my grandchildren, or great grandchildren, will never have the pleasures you described above very eloquently.
One of my favorite quotes from "The Secret of Lost Things" is that "books are not lumps of paper, but minds on shelves.""
Loraine, September 18 2009
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"I can say I believe books will last longer than computers. Books don't need batteries to be accessed. Books don't need to be plugged into a wall socket to be read. You can read them anywhere. No, books are not going anywhere."
Martha C., September 18 2009
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"Good job~"
Laura, August 28 2009
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"Wonderful job! Sorry it took me so long to get to reading it. I have been really busy."
Laura, August 28 2009
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"Great job!!"
Laura, August 28 2009
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"this was a heart felt story.it somes up those times in our life when we witness unbelievable unexplainable events like this one.God is good."
chris, August 23 2009
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"You and I have both seen the the Hand and felt it at times and hope to be around for alot more"
Elizabeth, August 19 2009
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"I beleive all of it as I know that God is there for us in all our ways. Nice job of writing. Love you"
Hattie Angerstein, August 17 2009
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"very touching and very well written"
jimfalcon, August 17 2009
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"WOW! What an experience! It sounds like evil was present but the hand of God prevailed. There is victory in Jesus!"
Jim, August 16 2009
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"I am not a poetry judge, but your rhyme is balanced and your thoughts coincide with your title. Good job! Continue writing!"
Jim, August 16 2009
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"Sad but like it or not its coming"
Bob I, August 15 2009
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"Thanks for that reality bit."
Stan, August 4 2009
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"very nicely told story. I agree with your friend. "
jesse_jean57, July 6 2009
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"Please, someone, please help this lady."
Bree, July 3 2009
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"I hate days like the one you had, well written lol. That mother deserves to be told off about her child, but nice to know kid is OK. Thanks for your comment on my story Miracle By Chance. Keep writing!!"
tenderangel, July 2 2009
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"cool story, i think you indeed met ur soulmate"
jesse_jean57, June 29 2009
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"is identical to a fireplace in the house i lived in in bakersfield, right down to the color of the walls on both sides of it ,, the color of the brick, the mantle color,, ,, great stroy "
jesse_jean57, June 25 2009
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"I finally after 4 years of a custody suit got my children awarded solely to me,, and unfortunately, i had to pick them up and do just this exact thing almost to get it accomplished. i was in jail overnight, and it's not the right thing to do, but then there is always two sides to every story. this happened to me back in the seventies, and then,, just as the judge awarded me sole custody, the paternal grandmother walked out of the court room, and my mom followed her: she had the children,, and was headed out of town, thank heavens they caught her,, we proved my ex tried to kill me and was on heroin,, so like i said there are two sides to every story ,, i hope yours works out or who evers story it is works out for the best,, all that matters is what is best for the children. oh by the way, i turned my self in for this act, because i was determined to prove that i would go to every lenght necessary to give my children a good home. i also let the paternal grandparents keep visitation rights after my children were adopted by second husband. after all, it was in the childrens best interest to keep seeing them. i know they loved them very much, and i couldn't take that love away from my children. why would i want to?? parents sometimes are the ones who need to grow up,, "
jesse_jean57, June 23 2009
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"this sounds so much like fibromyalgia, or lyme disease,, my doctors can't decide which i actually have, and it is so difficult,, but you are so right, even with any disease, you have to bring your mind, soul and body together to fight it. so glad u have learned that, it has taken me a long time, but slowly i am gaining ground. and of course, the next time someone says 'ITS ALL IN YOUR HEAD' you can say,, "OF COURSE IT IS, MY BODY IS TELLING ME SOMETHING IS WRONG,,,, AND MY BRAIN IS COMPREHENDING,,, WHY CAN'T YOUR'S????"""""""""""" DUHHHHHHHHHHHHH"
jesse_jean57, June 23 2009
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"Funny and informative."
Stan, June 15 2009
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"there are safe havens, all you have to do is get brave and take the steps to get yourself and your children to safety, i have done it, so can you. "
jesse_jean57, June 15 2009
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"understand this completely u r not alone if that happens to be any consolation "
jesse_jean57, June 15 2009
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"This one is lovely too. Your grandma would be very proud of you."
anne carol, June 14 2009
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"Hi, I found it! This is great! Enjoyed it! "
anne carol, June 14 2009
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"Matt went home to the Florida Keys in late November. I stayed a little longer and finally went home to Dallas around Christmas. I never saw him again but still think of him."
Anne Carol, June 14 2009
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"what an ordeal to go thru, for all involved. when i lived in Summit County Colorado, our animal shelter took in a lot of the poor animals from Katrina,, there were hundreds of them "
jesee_jean57, June 11 2009
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"what a great story "
jesse_jean57, June 11 2009
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"what an awesome experience to have amidst horrid conditions. Bless you for the work you are doing. "
jesse_jean57, June 9 2009
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"Read it in one breath. "
Stan, May 30 2009
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"Reminds me of the movie "Taken", but your story feels more personable than the film. "
Stan, May 30 2009
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"So, what happened to MAtt?"
Stan, May 29 2009
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"This article needs to be tightened up in order for clarity shine through, says the English major..."
Judith Hanania, May 24 2009
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"it is time policy makers understand that yheir point of view is not necessarily the only one"
dov avidov, May 21 2009
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"No one ever understands how hard it is to cope with mono (unless they have been in the same situation, of course). The virus has been out of my blood for a year now, but I still experience the symptoms on a daily basis. There is no sympathy from my friends, teachers, and guidance counselors. In fact, some are so inconsiderate that they tease me about being contagious (which I have not been for a year)."
Rose, May 5 2009
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"So right!
We are hear and hear to stay!
Thank you for the reminder"
Tzur Ephrathy, April 28 2009
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"It's painful to realize that there are still many out there, who deny the Holocaust ever happened. "
Stan, April 22 2009
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"Wow...you are an brave human being...doing the work of angels..."
Beth, April 21 2009
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"remember, don't let the world forget"
dov avidov, April 21 2009
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"When the siren went at 10:00am I thought about my family in the camps who heard a siren as well - only it meant certain death for them. Still a constant reminder - a siren."
Nurit, April 21 2009
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"That's my favorite call by Harry Kalas too, but the game was in 1979 on July 10th, bottom of the 9th, 2 out, 2 on against San Diego to win the game"
DRR, April 14 2009
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"Beth,
You hit the target. Wisdom is something which is lacked and with time and the right leaders maybe we wont some day some century from now have history repeat itself, when it comes to wars, rockets, weapons hatred,killings etc.. All we can do as parents, friends, lovers, teachers, is teach and share with our children the wisdom, love, friendship that we have so it can be passed on. They are our future. "
Casey , April 10 2009
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"Beth - there's pain in birth. Spring is often called the time of "new birth" - new things come to life and you've brought both sides of the equation together beautifully. Joy and expectation coupled with pain and confusion. Hope and Gilad's absence. Thank you."
Nurit, April 7 2009
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"I'll ditto that; let wisdom be revealed and reign. that sounds so needed.
hugs
Nava
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nava, April 6 2009
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"Hope I never have to follow these rule."
Stan, April 2 2009
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"hah. you show 'em girl. clumsy is as clumsy will be."
boo, March 13 2009
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"its such a tragedy. the Israeli government owe all the jews that are conscripted to the army a duty of care.
they need to do more to aide in the recovery of Gilad Shalit, empty words are not enough.
My heart is with the Shalit family."
Fiona, March 10 2009
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"frankly i loved it"
dov, March 8 2009
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"Your despair is palpable and profound. Most of us feel lonely and lost sometimes. Your writing reminds us we are not alone."
Stan, March 7 2009
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"I once wanted to pursue a career of a pharmaceutical sales rep. Now I am not sure I would qualify, took me 10 minutes to form this comment...
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Stan, March 6 2009
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"These were great. I'm impressed at your quick thinking and your ability to keep on moving to The Next Thing. I hope I'll be able to solve the equation below! Believe me, it's not a given!"
Yam Erez www.StandByYourName.blogspot.com, March 6 2009
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"you are resilient indeed, if not dainty per se! and I'm glad you have found another thing to do besides anticipating the prescriptory needs of doctors."
jude, March 5 2009
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"my life was ruined after getting mono. i developed CFS and had to drop out of school, couldn't learn, remember, think, or read. i slept all day. this was 17 years ago.
3 years ago, my condition became severe and i could barely get out of bed.
now, i am on antiviral therapy under the care of dr. a. martin lerner in michigan. he had the disease himself for 8 years and recovered. he is brilliant.
the longer you wait to treat, the harder it is to get better.
good luck
sue"
sue, February 25 2009
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"Very, very moving. So clearly expressed. We cry with you...and pray."
Barb, February 24 2009
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"Deep, sincere and strong. The reader feels the pain.... "
Rivka Inzelberg, February 23 2009
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"every word is solid"
dov avidov, February 23 2009
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"wow. what a powerful story. thank you so much for sharing your anger and frustration."
Maria Giudice, February 23 2009
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"Well said! But unfortunately nothing will be done and he will still wait for us in the dark, since we do not leave wounded behind... or do we..."
Tzur, February 13 2009
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"well done! you tell it like it is!"
nava, February 8 2009
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"Nice."
Yam Erez, February 5 2009
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"Your words express so clearly what many of us feel. Thanks!"
Stan, February 2 2009
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"Keep on writing. I hope it helps you to cope--and to wait."
Jackie, February 2 2009
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"very interesting ,great exposure"
vj, January 31 2009
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"Hi Beth,
I'm a friend of your Mom's going all the way back to elementary school. You were a very little girl the last time I saw you. Your article makes the situation in Israel very real. I don't know if I could be as brave as you are. To have a child facing those dangers is difficult to imagine. We have newscasters in the U.S. who say, "Israel's reaction is an over reaction, after all the bombs didn't kill anyone!" How infuriating. Suppose Mexico were bombing Arizona every day. I can't imagine our government standing by and allowing it without retaliation. On our trip to Israel in April, we visited the military cemetery in Jerusalem. Our guide showed us where his nephew is buried and said, "There isn't a family in Israel that is not in mourning for a child or a cousin or a nephew or a granddaughter. We pray for you every day. May you never be counted in that group of mourners.
Phyllis "
Phyllis Krebs, January 29 2009
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"Thank you for sharing and informing.We in the US need to learn, need to know.May he return soon.
And may your words keep coming."
Barb, January 27 2009
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"The sorry about Gilad Shalit's captivity is shared by all and his captivity must not be forgotten. But what do you propose that Israel do? Do you want to bear personally the consequences of your views should they come to pass? What can you do that is constructive? Emil Fackenheim wrote, have one more child than you would otherwise have planned.
C."
Charles Arymowicz, January 26 2009
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"I saw you in shul; I saw your face and my heart bled for you as I sat with my 4 little ones who must some day do their duty. My heart still bleeds for Gilad Shalit and his family."
Jacqui Green, January 26 2009
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"As a mother of future soldiers i was very touched by your words. Thanks for writing this"
Nicky, January 25 2009
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"It's very hard for me to hear you speak/write about your Yair, because my Yair will never stop being a 19 year old soldier who died in a car accident. However, getting beyond that, your story is very impelling for anyone who is a parent. Yes, things happen. Yes, cruelty is a human trait. Yes, if we all do something positive, there will be a lot more positive energy in the world. Keep giving out those ribbons and keep writing!"
Judy H., January 24 2009
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"Thanks Beth, for telling your story. I also live in Israel, and what you described rings true. And I believe you are correct that almost all Israeli citizens believe in the justice of the Gaza war, and yearn to see Gilad back home with his family."
DannyG, January 22 2009
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"כן , גלעד שליט גלעד שליט כל כך הרבה שומעים את השם ושום דבר לא זז בעניין וזה באמת הופך לסוג של כישלון חרוץ אבל עדיין יש תקווה ותודה על הכתיבה שעושה משהו בלב ומוציאה מההתעסקות העצמית ."
אלכס, January 22 2009
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"You have managed to paint feelings with your words. May Gilad return home soon to his family."
Trish, January 22 2009
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"good job"
pam, January 15 2009
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"im glad someone else understands what mono (or glandular fever as i call it as im from england! :-) )feels like! i first had mono when i was 7 and i was sent to hospital as they thought it was mumps! for weeks i was in hospital as the symptoms are endless, and how you feel is unexplainable! so in desperation the only solution doctors came up with was to have my tonsils removed, and since then i have had it about 10 times in my life time! ( i am now 18),i was also told that glandular fevevr takes away some of your immune system as it damages it! so without tonsils and gettin gladular fever a lot, im catching everything else!, for years now im always tired, i have no energy and frequently feel low, this is all down to glandular fever and i deffinately think doctors need to look into it more as its NOT just a virus, it ruins your life! "
holly marie, January 7 2009
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"This was really, really good. Very thoughtful, too!"
tenderangel, February 11 2008
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" I have never been superstitious, but since some intelligent people, I know, posted ghost stories here it made me wonder if there is a parallel world out there we get a glimpse into once in a while."
Stan, January 28 2008
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"facebook sux but I love it!"
Shire, January 24 2008
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"Enjoyed the story!"
Tarrrable, January 22 2008
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"Interesting format. I wonder if putting this to music would work."
Stan, October 31 2008
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"Well said! "
Rico, October 24 2008
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"i feel deeply for you and your children. that pig should burn in hell. keep your head up things will turn around god bless you"
sill, October 18 2008
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"Sarah Palin is a danger to the American people.Only idiots can vote for her and Mc Cain.
You vote for the Republican,you regret."
Henry Masson, October 11 2008
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"This story needs to be told louder than the media is crying. Among my co-workers there were speculative discussions that the sub-prime lending chaos was based on those who acquired homes they couldn't pay for due to the late-night infomercials scams. These scams told people with horrible credit and no means to afford a home that they could simply get a Tax ID number and acquire business credit to buy their home. No big deal on default, because it is in the credit line of a fake business.
This is what many people believe happened and why so many Americans don't care if they default. Your story needs to be told louder than the media ruckus.
I'm praying for you and wishing you the very best.
Sincerely,
Camille W."
Camille W., October 9 2008
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" I live in the Canadian Arctic and I have spoken to several inut who have relatives in Alaska. They have all told me that Palin has referred to the Aleut as "Tundra monkeys"."
Robert, October 9 2008
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"Hello Ted Martin
See how much you know..lol When I referred to my partner it' was not about whether he or she is gay or because I am using a "California" agenda as you call it. Sheezzz you sound like a miserable homophobic bigot who cannot appreciate a NON gender article written for the sake of the story.
A creative outlet something that was important to me and that I wanted to write. Yes, I do end the article with it's not about me.. but apparently you do not and cannot understand the whole point of the article.
You are too blind with your idiotic self righteous insults. Figures you would vote for another idiot like McCain lol just so we are clear, I am not an American citizen therefore I cannot vote nor would I want to. As far as I am concerned they are all idiots including Obama.
In conclusion that is not to say you cannot state your opinion on here.. however, I have learned the real art of communication is not only to say the right thing in the right place, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.
thanks for dropping by
Gabriella Sannino"
Gabriella, October 1 2008
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"Between "your partner" and your "Toyota Prius" in addition to the fact that you are a "california Gal", it doesn't take much of a strech to know your liberal vote for Obama will wipe out my Conservative vote for McCain, Do you realize when you refer to your "significant other" in using the California Gay Agenda term of "my partner" that you are showing just how insignificant he or she really is in your life????????? If you do not have enough respect to address he/she by his/her name or his/her gender, you shouldn;t bother mentioning he/she at all because you put him/her in the same category as the dog. Whaddya mean "It isn't about you"? You use "I" in almost every utterance. For God's sake, it is all about YOU!! I feel sorry for both "your partner" and the dog!! tkmartin1070@gmail.com"
Ted Martin, October 1 2008
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"Zonie, this is a shame. I feel for you and wish you the best in the future. Unfortunately, I have heard several similar stories. The greedy few have ruined it for those legitimate purchasers/agents."
TJCool, September 27 2008
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"After reading this article, it is quite ovious you do not understand the events that have lead up to the Georgian invasion. Since its break away from Georgia proper, S. Osceitans have been crossing the border into Georgia and committing crimes, such as robbery, rape, and kidnapping for human trafficing. The seperatist governments in S. Oscetia and Abkazia are criminals backed by Moscow, (reference Eastern Europe post WWII elections, its an old trick). These S. Oscetians would retreat to S. Oscetia under Russian protection. Georgian authorities could not persue them. The analogy would be a Mexican Drug gang taking control of New Mexico, or Texas and Mexico recognizing them. Something like this was attempted two times that I can recal. On one occaision, We sent General "Black Jack" Persing in, the other is what drew us into WWI (The Zimmerman Telligram). A large portion of the "Russian citizens" in the seperatist regions were issued Russian passports under force, in order to offer an excuse to "Defend its citizens." Here is a question you should ask your self... Why does a "so called country" have Russian passports and not their own? This war in Georgia was provoked by Russia. I could continue for hours but I will leave it up to you to further educate your self. "
Regan, September 25 2008
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"I believe, that if you are financially secure and happy, staying at home is nice, but if you are struggling the baby will feel your anxiety. It's better to be doing what your feel is necessary. I, really, don't know, depends on individual circumstances.
My wife enjoys being at home with the babies now, she will also be happy to go back to work once the year is up (Canadian maternity leave is one year). "
Stan, September 25 2008
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"Annette, I regret that you had to live through the terrible events you described in your commentary. However the focus of my story (Georgian Gambit) and of the response to Roger's comments was more on the geopolitical situation leading to the August 2008 Georgia-Russian military conflict.
By the way, I would really like to read a story about your experience in Georgia on April 9, 1989 if you care to write one."
Stan, September 18 2008
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"Beautiful, poetic story. Thanks."
Stan, September 18 2008
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""Dear " Stan!
I understand you hardly imagine many things! First, it was not "peaceful separation from former Soviet Union" as you write. It was in fact choked in blood as well as Baltic countries. You can read near history and find April 9, 1989. I was myself standing among the peacefully demonstrating people who were standing with flags and candles in their hands when Russian tanks and "spetnaz" special trained killers attacked them and killed mostly girls and females. Defenseless people! They sprayed killing and poisoning gasses there and many survived people were suffering after that and needed serious medical care. I remember Russian tanks standing in the streets if Tbilisi for a long time afterwords, just like that, in the streets!!!!
If you call this peaceful it has no sense to talk with you and I won't start arguing about that last war Russian provoked in Georgia. I do not even know if you will ever read this article. Remember please:
1.Georgians love Russians when it goes to personal bases.
2.Georgians hate Russians when it goes to Solders Boots.
And so will be to any one how will come to that land with a sword or a bullets. My last questions are: Why do not leave that country in peace with its Territory as it is! Have you hears about Sochi? Is it not enough? Why don't you take your Russian citizens who leave there without residence permit to mother Russia and leave the land? That so called Apxazian and South Osetian populations were majority Georgians before 1992 ethnic cleansing when more than 500 000 people were kicked off ( others killed) in that areas.
Jesus Stan! You sound so naive! I would like so much to tell you....but just wake up please!!!
Annette, September 2008
P.S.Lived for a long time in Georgia and Russian know them both
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Annette, September 17 2008
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"WOW...amazing article! My heart is still pounding and now I'm angry too at all the media lately . Thanks for opening my eyes. Being from Missouri I deal with tornadoes and flooding. The same issues get raised here. Days after the storms pass and people are uncovering their devastation, the concern is what this has done to the economy! What about the poor people trying to locate their scattered lives. Great article! Love your style of writing! "
Jules/Clay, September 15 2008
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"I still dont get it. If the Georgians wanted to protect people in the two breakaway states why didnt they phone Putin tell him warn him that action had to be taken quickly then solve the problem together, the situation makes them partners, if not by choice. Obviously life is too cheap East of the Görlitz or Pride comes before Reality "
robert berridge, September 14 2008
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"What a story! A high school friend of mine lives in New Orleans, and your story is much like hers. I only wish more people could hear the true stories of what goes on."
Alli, September 11 2008
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"Roger, I don't know if for S. Osetia to separate from Georgia would require approval of central Georgian government. When Kosovo decided to declare independence from Serbia international community quickly recognized it despite Serbian protest.
Mr. Saakashvili would hardly imagine he can poke at Russians if not for the strong American support, furthermore, his government and military are on the U.S. payroll as Georgia has been economically bankrupt since its peaceful separation from former Soviet Union.
Don't get me wrong, I have been critical of Russian government about the lack of truly free press in there and some of Mr. Putin's methods to re-establish centralized control of government and economy, however in the case with Georgia I don't see how Russia could just sit there.
I don't believe most Georgians want confrontation with Russia. Georgians live and work in Russia and in many cases support their families on money they send home from Russia. Mr. Saakashvili did not have to spoil his relationship with his powerful neighbor, his country would benefit from new Russian prosperity, but the strategic interests of the US and the oil and gas supply lines going through Georgia resulted in American involvement in the region. "
Stan, September 9 2008
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"Excellent story of two women braving the hostile elements and returning home all in one piece. It also reminds us what is important in this country. Foreign aid, pointless, unwinable wars, stock market gains, oil refineries and platforms take precedience"
Frank, September 9 2008
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"From one writer to another: You Rock, girlfriend! I too live in your state, in-fact in your neighborhood and know intimately the fear and frustration that comes from a deep seated anger. An ager fueled by the laze faire attitudes of bureaucrats and the media. Bravo, well stated."
Patricia Soucy, September 9 2008
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"Very wrong perception of politics indeed...by you, Mr. Slavutsky! The president of Georgia, or any other president of any other country in the world does not act on "hopes" but rather on hard guarantees, in a written form, sealed and signed. There is no such a thing as Mr. Saakashvili started military operations because he "hoped" blahblahblah...Every adult should know better than that. And it's not about WHO started but rather WHY started! When you get Russian troops in your territories present for almost two decades (not counting the Soviet rule) without any indication of them leaving, you can attack them any time you want, and this should be accepted normally. S.Ossetia and Abkhazia are Georgian regions with local autonomy status, which was given to these regions by the Georgian central government itself! If S. Ossetians and Abkhazians desire to become Russian citizens they could do so and they could also go to live in Russia, but they cannot take the land with them, right? There is no such a thing as S.Ossetia’s and Abkhazia’s recession without Georgia’s central government direct approval. It's like Bavaria separating from Germany without Berlin's approval, or Chechnya (yes, you remember that right?) doing so without Moscow’s approval. You know very well what happened when Chechnya tried this…or maybe you don’t?"
Roger W, September 9 2008
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"I didn't know it was that bad for you! I kept listening on the Internet for where it was going to be bad, and you're right, they only talked about Louisiana and New Orleans. I had to help my family with their evacuation, many came up here, but I didn't know it got that bad in Mississippi, too. Thank you for writing this."
Loni from Kansas, September 9 2008
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"Wow that is just awful. I am so glad you are all safe. The lack of coverage and aid is just so awful.
Wonderful article!!!"
Bleu, September 9 2008
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"next time vote for oposit candidate :)"
Israeli frend, September 2 2008
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"good story people do change"
themba, July 31 2008
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"This is realy enspiring"
Themba, July 31 2008
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"There is an interview with Ledger on Youtube, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKa-aDga1fE, where he talks about the demanding nature of the role. He also appears like bugs crawling under his skin. "
Stan, July 26 2008
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"Wow, the thought never occured to me that he might have been overdosing on meds to play the role.
Or maybe he lacked sleep while playing the role of Joker(intentionally?). After finishing his role, his sleeping patterns might have been messed up, so he probably accidentally overdosed on medication."
Rock, July 26 2008
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"I always loved the Batman with Jack Nicholson. Didn't like the others as much, but this one got me excited. Haven't seen it yet, but can't wait to do so!"
Jani, July 23 2008
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"Sensual!"
Stan,
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