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[^]Quote: According to two new studies conducted by researchers with the University of Chicago and Northwestern University, giving to others rather than to ourselves makes us happier.
Okay, just PM me for my PayPal and bank-wire details (unless you are in Nigeria), and please make it a minimum of US $100.
If I give to myself, it never gives me that "ooh shiny" moment 
I can still remember the good feeling that came with every act of kindness and generosity I ever did, and, now, as I plan my revenge on those rotten busterds who took, and took, and never gave anything back, it's even more delicious.
May all your reindeer noises be bright !
«Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?» T. S. Elliot
modified 24-Dec-18 17:30pm.
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2000+ years ago, God manifested in the flesh said it is more blessed to give than to receive.
So yeah.
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Amen, Brother.
«Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?» T. S. Elliot
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BillWoodruff wrote: unless you are in Nigeria
Why do you discriminate against Nigerian scammers? Aren't they entitled to cheat you as much as any other scammer? 
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
-- 6079 Smith W.
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Thank you kind sir, a few good people like you make this world a better place. Also, there's this massive sum you've inherited that is in an escrow account controlled by me.
PS: Please transfer (western union only, as internet transfer doesn't work here due to slow internet) just US$6,000 into the account I've emailed you as escrow fund processing fee, and I will get your money into your account.
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This is wonderful news, Sri Rajesh ! I am staggered when I think of the great blessings you will accrue through your generosity to me.
Please purchase round-trip ticket Mumbai~Chiang Mai in my name, and advise my departure date, and where to meet you on arrival.
waiting for the necessary, Bill
«Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?» T. S. Elliot
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You're right, Daniel, any prejudice is toxic to the spiritual aspect of this !
And, even if I am scammed, is it not even more a holier gift when sacrifice, and loss, is involved ?
As Nisaragadatta said: “Wisdom tells me I am nothing; love tells me I am everything: between the two, my life flows.”
merry, merry, Bill
«Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?» T. S. Elliot
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Didn't know you've read Nisarga. Is there anything that you've not read?! 
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Rajesh R Subramanian wrote: Is there anything that you've not read?
your mind
«Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?» T. S. Elliot
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BillWoodruff wrote: Rajesh R Subramanian wrote: Is there anything that you've not read?
your mind
That's understandable, given that I struggle to read it from time to time as well.
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Namaste, Rajesh-ji,
I sometimes wonder if a certain level of opacity in reading one's own mind is a requirement for sanity: at other times, I'm kind of sure of that 
I am more sure that believing one can read another person's mind is very dangerous, often leading to great disasters, like "relationships" 
cheers, Bill
«Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?» T. S. Elliot
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Hope EVERYONE has a safe and fun holiday season.
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And to you and yours, sir! Happy Christmas, Holidays, Hanukkah, Badtis, or whatever!
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640
Never throw anything away, Griff
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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Indeed!! 
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I wish you all a Merry Christmas!!!
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Lord, grant me the serenity to accept that there are some things I just can’t keep up with, the determination to keep up with the things I must keep up with, and the wisdom to find a good RSS feed from someone who keeps up with what I’d like to, but just don’t have the damn bandwidth to handle right now.
© 2009, Rex Hammock
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Any other UK'ers working today ?
We can’t stop here, this is bat country - Hunter S Thompson RIP
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Well, Herself is (and tomorrow) - but I've got to go get here soon.
And he doesn't code, so I'm guessing she doesn't count for your purposes.
And a huge number of retail workers are planning to murder all the customers busy as heck. Oh, and the bin men did their thing this morning. And Postie, he came here as well.
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640
Never throw anything away, Griff
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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It is 8:30 Christmas morning here and the bin driver has just been around. I remember when there were actual bin men and we left a bottle of beer out for them the last day before Christmas.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity -
RAH
I'm old. I know stuff - JSOP
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Yes - but just been told we can finish an hour early!
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I'm an optoholic - my glass is always half full of vodka.
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Why this time? DOOM is 25% off - and that's tempting. But ... if I buy it, I'm gonna play it. And I have to cook Christmas dinner tomorrow; the chances of that happening while DOOM is lying unplayed on my PC are ... um ... rather low.
Elephant!
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640
Never throw anything away, Griff
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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Isn't there an IoT device that regulates your oven temp by how much you play DOOM? That way, you could play and cook dinner at the same time!!!
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Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny
Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802
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Most of it's pretty easy - Sous Vide on at 10:30 @ 62.5, turkey goes in @ 11:00. Pud goes in steamer at 12:30, Potatoes go in at 12:45 (Roasty), 13:00 (Hasselback), 13:14 (Dauphinoise). Purees are made, they need heating (Sous Vide again), Pigs in blankets, stuffing, sprouts - in oven @ 13:30, but there is prep to do (parboiling, slicing, poaching, ...) and DOOM will cut into that! 
I remember well how fast time flew when playing 1 and 2 ...
But ... the demo was good ... (even if the "Classic Map" secret was rather underwhelming).
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640
Never throw anything away, Griff
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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Damnit. I gave in, and bought it.
But I won't play it tomorrow at all. Honest ... arrgh, this will be difficult ...
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640
Never throw anything away, Griff
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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The shotgun's the best!
The shotgun's the best!
The shotgun's the best!
The shotgun's the best!
The shotgun's the best!
(If that didn't work first time, read it again)
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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