Oliver Stone describes himself as a practicing Buddhist. Specifically, he has said he follows the Tibetan branch of Buddhism. He was not born into Buddhism, but adopted the faith as an adult.
Oliver Stone's father was a Jewish American stock broker. His mother was a French Catholic. Neither of Stone's parents were particularly religious. In fact, they raised him in neither Judaism nor Catholicism. Stone was raised as an Episcopalian, and regularly attended Episcopalian church…
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Added by Gary Freedman on December 12, 2009 at 10:01am —
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10 Gno Falling Stars.mp3No Falling Stars
(from the lost adventures of the prodigal son)
part 1: I’m Just A Vagabond
I wish I didn’t have to write
To tell you I Miss You So
So far away for so long now
Oh, I miss you so
No phone. No car. No hopes no dreams.
No childrens smiles
I just had to tell you
My heart’s been broke so…
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Added by Michael J Masiko on December 12, 2009 at 1:06am —
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I have always loved animals, even when I was afraid to get close to some of them. I read everything I could as a child about how animals live their lives and their behavior. It came as no surprise to me that most animals would prefer to avoid serious physical conflict. To do this they communicate with each other in a variety of ways. I admire people that understand that communication. Wild animals often give us a number of chances before they escalate into behavior that could injure us. The…
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Added by Vernon Windsor on December 12, 2009 at 12:30am —
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I received phone calls today from 3 of my old trucking buddies. They got permanent lay off notices and were told to clean out their trucks, they were also told that they would be receiving a seperation packet in the mail explaining Cobra benefits. 2 of them turned 62 this year like me, so they can retire if they want, the other is only 43, he's the one I'm worried about. As far as I know, there were 2 others this week for at least 5 that were let go, the others are in their 40's…
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Added by larry kremis on December 11, 2009 at 3:15pm —
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Carly Elisabeth Simon (born June 25, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and children's author. She rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit records, and has since been the recipient of a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award for her work.
She is the former wife of another notable singer-songwriter, James Taylor, with whom she has two children: Sarah "Sally" Maria Taylor and Ben Taylor, who are also musicians.
Simon was inducted into…
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Added by Gary Freedman on December 11, 2009 at 10:50am —
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Bimbo
1. a foolish, stupid, or inept person.
2. Disparaging and Offensive. an attractive but stupid young woman
The Great Alaskan Quitter was in town yesterday signing copies of "her book"...in other words, 300+ pages of blame and finger pointing written by some (well paid, I hope) ghost writer. This, of course, begs the question
1) Why would you buy a book signed by someone who didn't write…
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Added by Madhatterat60 on December 11, 2009 at 8:15am —
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Making the rounds of conservative talk shows lately is the question, "What has Obama accomplished so far?" The question is asked of of Obama supporters and the answers range from 'abolishing lobbyists' to 'securing world peace' to 'lowering taxes.'
One thing all answers have in common: They are all grounded in perception as opposed to reality.
Obama has accomplished the amazing feat of convincing millions of Americans that black is white, that cold is hot, that the bad…
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Added by Nancy Morgan on December 11, 2009 at 6:58am —
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Blue Angle Aircraft on display at welcome center near pensacola, Fl
At Sumter Oaks RV Park
At Sumter Oaks RV Park
Anybody got a fishing pole? I'm at Patrick AFB, FL. This where i was when I first came across TBD back at the start of 2008. Has it been only 2 years? I have made so many friends on TBD and tbdNing that it seems…
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Added by CWO3ROBBIE on December 10, 2009 at 8:29pm —
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wandering through the myriad of memories, sorting false from true, documenting moments frozen forever in my mind, i seek release. Let the goblins of before no longer bar the door of the future.. tomorrow shall unfold as it shall, and I look to greet the day open hearted....
these rambling words seeking coherence, looking for plot, and substance.... form, function... beyond easing this pain in my head that begs release... perhaps this is how all stories begin....
This whole…
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Added by CelticKC on December 10, 2009 at 11:11am —
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Albert Gutmacher was a student in my graduating class at The Central High School of Philadelphia. We graduated Central in June 1971; we were in the 230th class. We weren't friends. Not even acquaintances. It's interesting and revealing that I remember he once said he was half-Jewish. Apparently that's important to me.
His father was Jewish and his mother was Italian. We were in the same English class in 12th grade--Mr. Chester Plummer's class.
I hope Mr. Gutmacher is doing…
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Added by Gary Freedman on December 10, 2009 at 10:13am —
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Added by caseyjo on December 9, 2009 at 9:43pm —
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This is a letter Jesus might write about what's become of Christmas. I didn't write this letter, but thought I'd share it with the group. It's no secret that Christmas is the only religious holiday that has been picked apart, seemingly in an effort to defeat/annihilate/decimate it. I've never heard Muslims, Jews, Quakers, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons or any other religious group who has been told they aren't allowed to speak their holiday well-wishing equivalent of "Merry Christmas" to another…
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Added by OCNaturalDoc on December 9, 2009 at 7:30pm —
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Time to light the first candle Friday night.
Remember, 'oy' is 'yo' backwards. :-)
L'chayim!
With love from OC, your multi-cultural shiksa.
Added by OCNaturalDoc on December 9, 2009 at 4:00pm —
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Carrie Frances Fisher (born October 21, 1956) is an American actress, screenwriter and novelist. She is most famous for her portrayal of Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy and her bestselling novel Postcards from the Edge.
Fisher was born in Beverly Hills, California, the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds. Her paternal grandparents were Jewish immigrants from Russia. Her younger brother is Todd Fisher and her half-sisters are actresses Joely…
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Added by Gary Freedman on December 9, 2009 at 9:53am —
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Added by OCNaturalDoc on December 9, 2009 at 1:47am —
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Well, for whatever reason you are on this, Gary, let us not forget Carrie Fisher, aka, Princess Leia of Star Wars, nor Gwyneth Paltrow, a very good actress and lovely gal.
Added by Thomas Glenn on December 9, 2009 at 1:19am —
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Harrison Ford (born July 13, 1942) is an American film actor and producer. Ford is best known for his performances as Han Solo in the original Star Wars trilogy and as the title character of the Indiana Jones film series. He is also known for his roles as Rick Deckard in Blade Runner, John Book in Witness and Jack Ryan in Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger. His four-decade career also includes roles in several other Hollywood blockbusters, including Apocalypse Now, Presumed Innocent,…
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Added by Gary Freedman on December 8, 2009 at 10:10am —
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Over the weekend I was approached by one of the neighboring hotel to see if I would be interested in accepting a position. I told them I was always open to change, and I have been with the same chain for over 10 years, and the hotel has been sold in the last year. With new owners always comes change, some good, and some hard to understand. I get along well with the 3 guys that own the place and there was no meeting schedule until after christmas. (they do not live in this state) Today I drive…
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Added by blondie 11 on December 7, 2009 at 9:33pm —
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