I have been having this debate with a friend. People take time from work when Loved Ones pass on. When you hear Loved Ones you naturally think, Grandma, Granddad, Mother, Father ect... It is natural to take days or even weeks off from work when dealing with the grieving process. Some people contend that Dogs, Cats, fish ect.. are loved ones and need time to grieve also. I am a huge animal lover but draw the line at people saying animals are "Loved Ones" and then need time from ...

My wife and I used to live in Japan back in the 90's and got hooked on Karaoke. We would love to buy a Karaoke machine that does both English and Japanese songs. Were thinking about shelling out good money to get something we like, not just some radio that plays a cd. I would be interested in finding some other Karaokers - any out there?

A conversation started the other day where the person said they called their boss to tell him their dog had died and he would need a few days off. The guy really loved his dog and was taling the passing of his dog very hard. He was being genuine and honest when he told his Boss he needed a few days to recompose himself. I've had pets all my life and am a huge animal lover but I think a few days to grieve for your dog is a little much. He has the right to ask for personal time but I ...

I'd like to try something very simple here. No big debates, no long articles, no points, counter-points. Just One simple question and you can only answer 1 of 2 ways I want to get a count on the JU community ** Do you agree with US troops being in Iraq? ** Yes or No?

Man faces hate-crime charges in NY attack Suspect accused of using baseball bat Thursday, June 30, 2005; Posted: 11:28 a.m. EDT (15:28 GMT) NEW YORK (AP) -- A white man faced hate-crime charges after police said he and two friends set upon three black men with a baseball bat, leaving one with a fractured skull, in a neighborhood that became infamous for a fatal racial confrontation two decades ago. The attack Wednesday happened in the Howard Beach section Queens -- the same neighb...

I am in a mixed marriage; my wife is 100% Sri Lankan I am 100% white boy My wife IS very sweet and my family (4 sisters) has always thought the world of her, but that has changed. They now are worried about her and think she is a sneak based upon things she has said in conversation with them. I was brought up conservative, law abiding, and being honest and straight forward with people. I don't know if it is a cultural difference thing but my wife's first thought on doing things is m...

Blair faces G8 climate 'train wreck' LONDON, England (Reuters) -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair is trapped in a dilemma of his own creation over saving the planet from global warming, analysts say. Blair has put climate change at the heart of his year-long presidency of the Group of Eight industrial nations, but his efforts to get radical action agreed at next month's G8 summit in Scotland are being repeatedly torpedoed by the United States. Environmental campaigners say this l...

Shame MJ was not found guilty; paid for a great defense and that is what he got. I am more interested in the FreaKs who were dancing and letting fucking white doves go when the verdict was released. I would love to get in the head of one of these guys and find out how they tick, any takers?

Bring back Corporal Punishment Teens won't be charged in school bus fight Fracas with driver caught on videotape Wednesday, June 1, 2005 Posted: 11:16 AM EDT (1516 GMT) CNN PUNTA GORDA, Florida (AP) -- No charges will be filed against two teenagers whose fight with a school bus driver was caught on videotape and broadcast nationwide. Prosecutor Stephen B. Russell said in a statement Tuesday that the case against the boys could not be proven. "After reviewing all of the evi...

I would have to say hats off the TROLL OF THE MONTH AWARD would have to go to Justice For Jews For his / her unending cries of victomhood For never failing to scream he's / she's a jew for every posting And of course delivering his / her catch line phrase SICK! within each post Congratulations Any other nominees ?

There is just something I can't resist about Latina girls I have a weakness for the curves, color and attitude!

Student suspended over call from mom in Iraq Friday, May 6, 2005 Posted: 12:54 PM EDT (1654 GMT) COLUMBUS, Georgia (AP) -- A high school student was suspended for 10 days for refusing to end a cell phone call with his mother, a soldier serving in Iraq, school officials said. The 10-day suspension was issued because Kevin Francois was "defiant and disorderly" and was imposed in lieu of an arrest, Spencer High School assistant principal Alfred Parham said. The confrontatio...

RALEIGH, North Carolina (AP) -- To a dessert shop customer, the severed fingertip found in a pint of frozen custard could be worth big dollars in a potential lawsuit. To the shop worker who lost it, the value is far more than monetary. But Clarence Stowers still has the digit, refusing to return the evidence so it could be reattached. And now it's too late for doctors to do anything for 23-year-old Brandon Fizer. "I'm not saying who has it, but somebody has it," Stowers said this week i...

There has been much debate lately over who would win. I can't see how anyone could say spiderman would win. Darth Vader would just force choke spidey and it would be over

America - the New Christian State? Has anyone else noticed that since Bush has come to power how Christian Polarized the US has become? I am a-religious, but I am not sure if the US was indeed to become outwardingly Christian what wouls this mean? I personally do not like my politics and laws influenced by religion. My gut says it would be the end of the America we know now. Thoughts?