Your boss has anger issues. Google "angry people" ir "how do I deal.with anangry person" & read up on the sybject. You'll find tips like 'do not engage' them, etc..., You won't change the guy, but if you understand the hows and whys to angry people, then they win't be able to upset you as much. People can control your emotions only as much as you allow them to. Don't give them that power!
Not always possible to walk away from an angry boss, it's a difficult work situation. Don't quit your job.until.you have a 'plan.B', and maybe, if it's getting too much for you, start looking for work somewhere else. Update that resume and be ready to jump ship if a better oppurtunity comes up.
When you start dreading going to a job because you're miserable there, and there's no chance of the situation changing, it's best to go work somewhere there's a more pleasant work enviornment.
They die because the people living near Kennedy Airport complain and demonstrate about the noise... What?... Not SST's..., SS"D" 's...... Oh, well, that's different then.
Well, that leaves me out of almost every other religion, from the ancient Greeks with their conflicting gods, to Judaism and Christianity, whose god will be filled with a "godly jealously" if one worships the wrong god.
I guess you're my new Messiah. I expect promises of eternal life and preferably 40 good-looking women. The virgin part is optional.
I don't want the job, but thanks for the vote of confidence, even a sarcastic vote is still a vote! (and btw, wouldn't the leader get first pick o' da' womenfolk? Like what mormon leaders do, make sure their rules say that the leaders get pick of the litter? Some sickass religions out there, boy...
I'm not referring to women. Underage girls. They get suckered into a lowlife world before they are 'fully cooked' upstairs. They may have women's bodies, but they are still vulnerable girls.
One day God decides to show himself to Bill, and tells Bill He will answer any three questions that Bill asks. Bill thinks for a moment, then asks, "God, is it true that to you, a million years is like only a second to us humans?"
God says, "Yes Bill, that's about right." Bill then asks, "God, is it true that a penny to me is like a million dollars to you?" God says, "Yes, that's true, Bill."
Bill gets a wry smile on his face, and he asks, "God, can I have a penny?" God smiles back and says, "Sure, Bill. Just give me a second..."
"Don't worry if you don't believe in God. Just know that God believes in you."
That doesn't help anyone, because it just raises the question: How can I know God believes in me? Telling me "just know" isn't enough; if I had the capacity to accept that kind of dogmatic command, I'd probably already believe in gods.
It has helped some people though. And as I said, it's a saying. Not an edict. (And for all we know, the gods of myth might well have been ET's, lots of statues of 'gods' wearing what look like spacesuits.)
I've read the posts here, and not one has 'demanded ' that anyone else has to believe what they do. Not one, no Taliban or zealots read/., I guess. And not one putdown has been posted by intelligent people who believe in a "higher power". But I've read plenty by the/.'ers who claim "prove it or it doesn't exist!", acting like petulant children, I wonder why that is. Give yourself time in your life to consider all the options available first, then you can make a thoughtful reasoned response to the "God" question, that's my free advice to you and everyone here. Enjoy your amazing lives, be good to each other, laugh, sing and dance, have fun, make love often. If God exists, that would make him happy, and what's so wrong with that?
So, why do you believe in only one god? I think your mind is unable to be open to the idea that there are actually hundreds of gods. It simple doesn't fit neatly your monotheistic model.
When talking with God, pick any, or all. It won't matter to the 'Big Boss'. Just be sincere.
Hey there, Mr. flamebaiter "Galactic Dummander" (FTFY), are you for real with that pompous handle?! It's me, Mr. Troll here (lol), and I've come back like a bad dream to defend our God, not that God needs anyone to do that. But, you know us 'faithful', we're crazed like that.
Anyways, allow me to waste some breath and 'expand your mind' for you, and not to worry, it won't damage your brain any more than the drugs you must've been on when you were choosing your/. user name, I promise.
There are things in this life that just can't explained scientifically. We know there are more than three dimensions, but no hard 'proof' yet, and we're starting on the path to seeing that there could be infinite dimensions, all existing in the same space. We're only just beginning the process of learning that there are so many things that are possible, we just don't have the capacity yet, if we ever do, to understand them fully. Is the universe one large 'computer', perhaps the collective mind of God? These are just a couple of the questions that greater minds than yours are probing today. Einstein had an open mind. But if we only listen to the closed off minds of the 'Captain Galaxy Commando' types of this world, we'll never have even asked those ?'s, much less find answers for them. So, should we all accept the taliban theory that muhammed is the one true prophet, no. Should we accept Galactoid Commander's edict that there is no God, because he has decreed it? Hell NO! God does not show himself to just anybody, you have to WANT to find him. I've heard God likes to be searched for, you might want to try, someday. So, live out your little life, like all of us do. But down the through years, you may have a change in your thinking, as the grim reaper begins to look in your direction. You might actually hear yourself crying out to the God you don't believe in today to save you. And he will, because that's what an all powerful, all loving God would do. We all find our answers our own way, in our own time. Don't dismiss ideas just because they are not like yours so easily, that's being short-sighted, imo..
Good night, and good life to you sir. (p.s. Many religions, but one God. Coincidence? Methinks not.)
First, as I stated, it is a saying, your reaction is more telling of your bias, and your inability to be open to ideas that don't fit neatly your perfect model. But that's cool, we're all at differing levels of knowing, I harbor no ill feelings. Second, that saying does help some people, I've used it, and people come up to me later (months) and told me so, and I also happen to know it's so. Others here have now read it for the first time in their lives, I hope it helps them. And please. Don't reply with the old " prove. it or it doesn't exist " line, it's old, and I don't waste my breath on people whose minds are closed. You can't prove God doesn't exist. I cannot prove He/She/It does. (God don't sit for polaroids.) I see my post modded troll, first time for me, yay me! (Actually, I'm much taller than 4feet)
People should believe in something greater than themselves, I feel. To take the view that you are the greatest being in existance is myopic, don't you think. Did you create you? Are you able to create any living thing? Okay, forget about living beings, just show me say... a star you made. No, how about a planet? A simple moon? Still too much for you, huh? A rock? Gosh, maybe there's a possibility, stick with me now, of a being greater than yourself. One that may just be omnipotent and all powerful, despite your "belief" that there is no such thing. BTW, it is a 'belief' you have, and you cannot prove your belief that there is no God.
I believe the closest answer would be "Deism". Benjamin Franklin was one.
Deism ( i/di.zm/[1][2] or/de.zm/) is the belief that reason and observation of the natural world are sufficient to determine the existence of a creator, accompanied with the rejection of revelation and authority as a source of religious knowledge.[3][4][5][6][7] Deism became more prominent in the 17th and 18th centuries during the Age of Enlightenment—especially in Britain, France, Germany and America—among intellectuals raised as Christians who believed in one God, but found fault with organized religion and could not believe in supernatural events such as miracles, the inerrancy of scriptures, or the Trinity. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deism
Agreed. He "wants" to be an atheist, and that is fine, free-will in action! And if not for free will, wouldn't we all just be mindless robots carrying out our pre-programmed responses? That gets boring after a time, re: The Dinosaurs. Now, add beings with sentience, free will and a curious mind, now you've got something! A game that's way more interesting to observe. To see all the different types of human interactions. And perhaps God's not into self-promotion, doesn't need to resort to outrageous P.R. stunts, and prefers to stay 'low-key'.
Don't know the man personally, so I won't speak as to his actual charachter. I will say this. "A man who doesn't admit to being scared at certain times of his life is either a fool or a liar."
Malala Yousufzai has been flown by medical airbus to Great Britain for further treatment. Thank God for the good people in this life.
http://abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=17479249
Yep, the "terrorists" wanted to bully the world with that videotaped beheading. It didn't work, most people were not 'terrorized'. Revolted, saddened at the cruelness, yes. The bullies lost on that one, because we weren't scared. A terrorist is like a tiny little dog who constantly barks and nips at a much larger dog.
I appreciate google's for their stance in not taking down this video. I won't be watching it, heard enough about it to know it's dumb. Muslims are upset? Like other religious people have had to learn, not everyone in life believes what they believe. They need to get past their upsetness over the video, it's just one angry guy's creation. Protest all you want in non -violent, non-hurtful ways, we should all have that right.
I've read the bible a few times, didn't Jesus say something like, "There is nothing special about me." And if he's a son of God, then aren't we all equally sons and daughters of God?
Forget religion, which is all created by fallible men and women like you and me. It's all man-made', and imho has little to do with God.
I've personally evolved my thinking of God as a stern but fair dean of a college of learning, and we are all the students enrolled in that school. And if we do learn, in many ways, what we should know (play nice with the other students, don't hit, share your toys, etc.), when we die we may get to 'graduate' to a higher level. Those who don't graduate at the first attempt may have to go to summer school, or be 'held back', that's all. May God bless you all, regardless of whether you believe in God or not.:-)
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Not always possible to walk away from an angry boss, it's a difficult work situation. Don't quit your job.until.you have a 'plan.B', and maybe, if it's getting too much for you, start looking for work somewhere else. Update that resume and be ready to jump ship if a better oppurtunity comes up. When you start dreading going to a job because you're miserable there, and there's no chance of the situation changing, it's best to go work somewhere there's a more pleasant work enviornment.
Nobody on Slashdot will ever have to worry about those.
Oooooh... (lol).. that's one of those "it's funny 'cause it's true" jokes. :-)
Suddenly. I've had 2 SSDs fail on me and they both died a sudden and unexpected death.
How long did they last, if you don't mind me asking. Or is it "too soon"...
Not to be confused with STD's
Personally, I wouldn't really mind all that much if my STD's died, I can see an upside...
Never mind.
Well, that leaves me out of almost every other religion, from the ancient Greeks with their conflicting gods, to Judaism and Christianity, whose god will be filled with a "godly jealously" if one worships the wrong god.
I guess you're my new Messiah. I expect promises of eternal life and preferably 40 good-looking women. The virgin part is optional.
I don't want the job, but thanks for the vote of confidence, even a sarcastic vote is still a vote! (and btw, wouldn't the leader get first pick o' da' womenfolk? Like what mormon leaders do, make sure their rules say that the leaders get pick of the litter? Some sickass religions out there, boy...
I'm not referring to women. Underage girls. They get suckered into a lowlife world before they are 'fully cooked' upstairs. They may have women's bodies, but they are still vulnerable girls.
Hang in there, my friend. It gets better. Much love to you. SF ;-)
"God is coming, and BOY, is She Pissed!" : (Seen on a bumper sticker.)
God says, "Yes Bill, that's about right." Bill then asks, "God, is it true that a penny to me is like a million dollars to you?" God says, "Yes, that's true, Bill."
Bill gets a wry smile on his face, and he asks, "God, can I have a penny?" God smiles back and says, "Sure, Bill. Just give me a second..."
That doesn't help anyone, because it just raises the question: How can I know God believes in me? Telling me "just know" isn't enough; if I had the capacity to accept that kind of dogmatic command, I'd probably already believe in gods.
It has helped some people though. And as I said, it's a saying. Not an edict. (And for all we know, the gods of myth might well have been ET's, lots of statues of 'gods' wearing what look like spacesuits.)
I've read the posts here, and not one has 'demanded ' that anyone else has to believe what they do. Not one, no Taliban or zealots read /., I guess. And not one putdown has been posted by intelligent people who believe in a "higher power". But I've read plenty by the /.'ers who claim "prove it or it doesn't exist!", acting like petulant children, I wonder why that is. Give yourself time in your life to consider all the options available first, then you can make a thoughtful reasoned response to the "God" question, that's my free advice to you and everyone here. Enjoy your amazing lives, be good to each other, laugh, sing and dance, have fun, make love often. If God exists, that would make him happy, and what's so wrong with that?
So, why do you believe in only one god? I think your mind is unable to be open to the idea that there are actually hundreds of gods. It simple doesn't fit neatly your monotheistic model.
When talking with God, pick any, or all. It won't matter to the 'Big Boss'. Just be sincere.
Anyways, allow me to waste some breath and 'expand your mind' for you, and not to worry, it won't damage your brain any more than the drugs you must've been on when you were choosing your /. user name, I promise.
There are things in this life that just can't explained scientifically. We know there are more than three dimensions, but no hard 'proof' yet, and we're starting on the path to seeing that there could be infinite dimensions, all existing in the same space. We're only just beginning the process of learning that there are so many things that are possible, we just don't have the capacity yet, if we ever do, to understand them fully. Is the universe one large 'computer', perhaps the collective mind of God? These are just a couple of the questions that greater minds than yours are probing today. Einstein had an open mind. But if we only listen to the closed off minds of the 'Captain Galaxy Commando' types of this world, we'll never have even asked those ?'s, much less find answers for them. So, should we all accept the taliban theory that muhammed is the one true prophet, no. Should we accept Galactoid Commander's edict that there is no God, because he has decreed it? Hell NO! God does not show himself to just anybody, you have to WANT to find him. I've heard God likes to be searched for, you might want to try, someday. So, live out your little life, like all of us do. But down the through years, you may have a change in your thinking, as the grim reaper begins to look in your direction. You might actually hear yourself crying out to the God you don't believe in today to save you. And he will, because that's what an all powerful, all loving God would do. We all find our answers our own way, in our own time. Don't dismiss ideas just because they are not like yours so easily, that's being short-sighted, imo..
Good night, and good life to you sir. (p.s. Many religions, but one God. Coincidence? Methinks not.)
First, as I stated, it is a saying, your reaction is more telling of your bias, and your inability to be open to ideas that don't fit neatly your perfect model. But that's cool, we're all at differing levels of knowing, I harbor no ill feelings. Second, that saying does help some people, I've used it, and people come up to me later (months) and told me so, and I also happen to know it's so. Others here have now read it for the first time in their lives, I hope it helps them. And please. Don't reply with the old " prove. it or it doesn't exist " line, it's old, and I don't waste my breath on people whose minds are closed. You can't prove God doesn't exist. I cannot prove He/She/It does. (God don't sit for polaroids.) I see my post modded troll, first time for me, yay me! (Actually, I'm much taller than 4feet)
People should believe in something greater than themselves, I feel. To take the view that you are the greatest being in existance is myopic, don't you think. Did you create you? Are you able to create any living thing? Okay, forget about living beings, just show me say... a star you made. No, how about a planet? A simple moon? Still too much for you, huh? A rock? Gosh, maybe there's a possibility, stick with me now, of a being greater than yourself. One that may just be omnipotent and all powerful, despite your "belief" that there is no such thing. BTW, it is a 'belief' you have, and you cannot prove your belief that there is no God.
Deism ( i/di.zm/[1][2] or /de.zm/) is the belief that reason and observation of the natural world are sufficient to determine the existence of a creator, accompanied with the rejection of revelation and authority as a source of religious knowledge.[3][4][5][6][7] Deism became more prominent in the 17th and 18th centuries during the Age of Enlightenment—especially in Britain, France, Germany and America—among intellectuals raised as Christians who believed in one God, but found fault with organized religion and could not believe in supernatural events such as miracles, the inerrancy of scriptures, or the Trinity. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deism
Agreed. He "wants" to be an atheist, and that is fine, free-will in action! And if not for free will, wouldn't we all just be mindless robots carrying out our pre-programmed responses? That gets boring after a time, re: The Dinosaurs. Now, add beings with sentience, free will and a curious mind, now you've got something! A game that's way more interesting to observe. To see all the different types of human interactions. And perhaps God's not into self-promotion, doesn't need to resort to outrageous P.R. stunts, and prefers to stay 'low-key'.
Don't know the man personally, so I won't speak as to his actual charachter. I will say this. "A man who doesn't admit to being scared at certain times of his life is either a fool or a liar."
Malala Yousufzai has been flown by medical airbus to Great Britain for further treatment. Thank God for the good people in this life. http://abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=17479249
Protest videos of "unbelievers" being beheaded?
Yep, the "terrorists" wanted to bully the world with that videotaped beheading. It didn't work, most people were not 'terrorized'. Revolted, saddened at the cruelness, yes. The bullies lost on that one, because we weren't scared. A terrorist is like a tiny little dog who constantly barks and nips at a much larger dog.
I appreciate google's for their stance in not taking down this video. I won't be watching it, heard enough about it to know it's dumb. Muslims are upset? Like other religious people have had to learn, not everyone in life believes what they believe. They need to get past their upsetness over the video, it's just one angry guy's creation. Protest all you want in non -violent, non-hurtful ways, we should all have that right.
Forget religion, which is all created by fallible men and women like you and me. It's all man-made', and imho has little to do with God.
I've personally evolved my thinking of God as a stern but fair dean of a college of learning, and we are all the students enrolled in that school. And if we do learn, in many ways, what we should know (play nice with the other students, don't hit, share your toys, etc.), when we die we may get to 'graduate' to a higher level. Those who don't graduate at the first attempt may have to go to summer school, or be 'held back', that's all. May God bless you all, regardless of whether you believe in God or not. :-)
George Carlin says: "I believe in the 11th commandment. Keep thine own religion to thineself!"
"Don't worry if you don't believe in God. Just know that God believes in you."
"whoosh" ? no. It takes a bizarre, out there brain to post that comment.