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johnslat · Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:56 pm Post subject:

Dear ktb,

Assuming you're serious (always dangerous,) bliebing3 doesn't have enough posts to PM (5 are needed.)

Joined: 05 Aug 2010
Total posts: 2

Regards,
John

cmp45 · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 1475 Location: KSA

It's best for the benefit of the OP and the almighty preservation of this thread....to delete Cool

my nonsense ...God knows best,... Rolling Eyes

I promise, I will never post again.... Shocked

killthebuddha · Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 2:23 am Post subject:

johnslat · Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 2:33 am Post subject:

Dear ktb,

And where's the left-handed monkey wrench I wanted?

Sorry I didn't get it, but - I actually managed to follow that convoluted explanation/

"I had PMed him in a moment of pity."

"The four destructive emotions that lead to blockages are fear, anger, pity, and jealousy."

Essene School of Thought

http://www.curezone.com/blogs/fm.asp?i=969717

Now, compassion, well, that's a different story.

Regards,
John

killthebuddha · Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 3:23 am Post subject:

Dear johnslat,

"Convoluted?" My goal is conciseness and accuracy, my Bible The Elements of Style. Sir, I challenge you to a duel. Laughing

(I would challenge bliebing ne bfaris, but I'm afraid that I might have qualms later about shooting an unarmed man.)

Re: pity, well, then it's fortunate for me that such doesn't actually exist, as per the link you so thoughtfully provided:

"There is no such thing as anger. There is no such thing as Pity, and there is no such thing as jealousy. All these things are blockages. There is no duality. There is only one energy and that energy is love. Love means harmony. Harmony is the desire for balance. Balance begets peace."

And as empathy was my guide, and encouragement my aim, perhaps you will credit me with compassion after all? A compassionate person would. Very Happy

I appeal to your higher self. (And I certainly don't want to be "blocked." Sounds painful. "The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed." May I have it? If not, then at least "pity [this] poor fool.") Smile

As for there being "only one energy, and that energy is love," I don't have to subscribe to such because I've experienced it. Unfortunately, the experience has left me in the lurch, somewhere between seriousness and frivolity, but as "there is no duality" maybe I don't have to choose one over the other. I'm still trying to figure out the part that language has to play in harmony and peace, for example, but I'm certain that, for myself at least, play is the operative word. As for balance, I'm wobbly all over. ("Weebles wobble but they don't fall down.") I really just want what everybody wants, to be "someone not to be trifled with," and more importantly, to be someone to be trifled with. Maybe that's why I'm so drawn to this forum. (That, or I'm in denial about some serious masochistic tendencies.)

--ktb

Grendal · Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:16 am Post subject:

You are in the Nile chasing some serious masochistic tendencies? Wow. Isn't that supposed to be done in the Ganges River?

Grendal

killthebuddha · Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 4:31 pm Post subject:

Everyone grumbled. The sky was grey.
We had nothing to do and nothing to say.
We were nearing the end of a dismal day,
And then there seemed to be nothing beyond,
Then
Daddy fell into the pond!

...

Then the gardener suddenly slapped his knee,
And doubled up, shaking silently,
And the ducks all quacked as if they were daft,
And it sounded as if the old drake laughed.
Oh, there wasn't a thing that didn't respond
When
Daddy Fell into the pond!

Alfred Noyes

canadian_joe · Joined: 20 Aug 2010 Posts: 8

Hello All,

I am just wondering if there are any teachers who have signed a contract with American Higher Ed yet and received their visa?

tatsuo1 · Joined: 11 Jun 2009 Posts: 75

Did you sign for the 20 hour teaching contract with 10 hours additional or the 30 hour teaching contract with 10 additional hours?

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 10:56 pm Post subject:

Yes...did you sign for the half-hole in yer head or the full-hole in yer head...

Inquiring minds wanna know (how far down yer gonna pull our profession and working conditions into the ground)?

NCTBA

kai.logan1 · Joined: 13 Sep 2007 Posts: 6

I declined this offer but would look forward to updates from people who have accepted these positions, particularly after their arrival. Some comments about how the placement process was negotiated would be appreciated because I requested Jeddah but was never 'placed' and in the contract it said it would be anywhere and could change at any time.

The working hours mentioned in the contract concerned me too -- anytime from 7:00 AM to midnight. The teaching hours could fall anywhere during that time. 40 hours of teaching, tutoring, and anything else they ask you to do would be necessary. None of the language stipulates all of those hours wouldn't be teaching.

I am very interested to hear how it turns out, however, from the people who do end up going, and I doubt they need any more discouragement.

bje · Joined: 19 Jun 2005 Posts: 527

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