Has anyone been denied entry into a country yet for destroying the RFID chip in your passport?
These RFID chips are planted in pets, passports, and soon us. I was recently denied entry by Immigration/Customs of New Zealand apparently because they thought I was going to work in there country illegally, or at least that's what I guess. I was in jail for 2 days and with the flying time plus time zone change the nightmares of interrogation, searching through my journal, my wallet, my tampons, my pockets, even strip searched (bending over naked) while humiliated and tired, went on for 5 days there stuck in limbo of the Wellington Airport of NZ. At one point they wanted to take me to the local hospital to check my insides for drugs they were assuming i was trying to smuggle in simply because I had laxatives in my toiletries. How much power is too much power? Immigration and Customs are harsh and cruel and wield too much power. Period. As an extensive traveler of the world, I fully plan to take a stand against RFID chips because our liberties are taken away daily by democracies every single day. By the way, I'm an American.
Immigration - 2 Answers
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Well, good for you. You certainly DO have the right to take a stand against chips however at the same time a sovereign nation has the right to implement what ever restrictions they choose with regards to who may or may not enter the country and under what conditions they may enter it. The way things are going and if you continue with your protest you will pretty much be restricted to travel within the US which will certainly not bother any other country much. Feel free to exercise your rights all you want.
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Is it any wonder people in other countries don't like pompous, know-it-all, arrogant, thick-headed Americans? You may be against the RFID chips in passports and pets, and if you don't like it - stay home! After your ordeal, you would think you would learn a lesson - no one in immigration in other countries really cares about what you think of the chips. I'm sure they were pretty clear about why they were detaining you, as well. I just can't get past wondering why you would do something like that, and cause all the problems for yourself??? You think "your liberties" take precedence over the laws and rules of other countries, and you are dead wrong. If you like spending time in jails all over the world, just keep doing what you are doing and you will get what you deserve. You are an embarrassment - and I'm an American who abides by the rules other countries (as well as my own) have put in place for the safety of everyone. Oh, and my dog has been microchipped and registered, vaccinated and desexed - because I'm a responsible pet owner who loves her dog and if he ever got lost, would hope the microchip would get him back to me.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Rude Rodeo.. I don't understand (WHY!?)
Rude Rodeo.. I don't understand (WHY!?)?
I got a job a month ago at a barrel racing stable. We are the only stable that has 7 girls act like a family. We all care about one another, except this one girl. (lets call her Kassi) Kassi rides for the same barn as us.. Owns 3 horses at the stable and feels like she's "The shit" I just started working here 2 months ago and she gives me compliments.. but they're RUDE! Yesterday she said "Wow, you actually look pretty with make up on!" it's getting worse and worse... I have been riding for 15 yrs.. I was trained by some top notch trainers in Wellington, Florida for jumping.. I'm learning barrel racing.. So I'm in the powder puff division.. My boss asked us all to look for what we should do as a group together this summer and one girl asked if we could do an english jumping show... ( The horses did jumping before barrels.) Kassi stared at me and said "NO ONE has the training to even do that here! Except me. " I was insulted.. but all I did was smile at her.. and ignore her.. Also, she's been talking about me to the other riders in the arena.. I was on a lazy horse that can't lope the poles or barrels and she got the girls to all laugh at me and sarcastically cheer me on while I was riding in the games.. She doesn't know it pisses me off.. I know I can ride way better than her.. but that's not the point. I'm 19, she is too. My boss knows she's a pain in the butt, everyone at the barn does too. It's just frustrating.. because everyone tells me to avoid her.. and I do.. but she's comming at me being a jerk.. but she covers it up with "negative" compliments. I've been ignoring her... it looks like it doesn't bother me but when I go home I vent to my boyfriend about her to the point where he tells me I should quit. What would you do? What should I do? OH! and while we all act like a family.. She mumbles under her breath praying that one of us from our team knocks a barrel or pole down.. It's rather annoying.. We're not competing for money.. she doesn't think i notice because I'm so new.. but it makes me feel like she's doing the same to me.. All the other girls act like a family.. except Kassi.. she is the only one who doesn't.
Horses - 10 Answers
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1 :
Tell the Bitch to back off.. Shes the type that needs to be put in her Place.. So when she says something Just go off on her let all your frustration Out.. Call her every name under the sun :) then i bet she will be like your sister. good luck
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firstly maybe suttely use some of her comments back at her, for example, when she says something like 'youlook pretty with your make-up on' say something back like, oh thanks, maybe you should try it sometime?' she sounds like a pain to me, but i know someone like her, next time she laughs at you on a lazy horse or something, ask her if she wants to ride it and get her to be laughed at instead of her, when she talks to you ignore her, or say something that really annoys someone without it being obvisous, i know this sounds a bit immature, but saying to someone, 'whoose a grumpy bunny rabbit today', or 'who got out of the wrong side of the bed today?' but in a baby voice as if you are talking to a baby, talk to her like that because it subtly annoys people :) hope thi helps and good luck :)
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You sound a lot like me when I was first jumping into actually working in the horse bussiness rather than just riding. To be honest, my entire life I let people say some really rude shit to me and I just smiled and let them do it. But it's not healthy to hold things in because the more you do the worse it will become and it will literally drive you insane. My advice cut the smiles. No more mister nice guy, I'm not saying become a bitch to the girl, but show her you're not to be messed with. I had to do it to. When someone said something negative about my riding in a rude way I will call them out on it. There is no need to for someone to be nasty about anything. If she has any problem with you standing up for yourself, then she can leave. You need to knock her off her high horse. As for family....how can everyone act like family when they go along with what she says? Families wouldn't laugh at another "family member" they would offer help. If I were you, I wouldn't pay attention to any of them. Focus on you and your riding. You will go far and she will be stuck in the same spot being a complete swine that she is. Life in the horse business is difficult, trust me I understand and friendships come and go. You will lose friends but you can't let that stop your from doing what you love. Tell her to step off. Be stern, show no fear. You know when a horse charges at you and you have to assert yourself...it's the same deal.
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Ok, some girls just want to be *****s and there's not much you can do. Just smile and be polite, maybe throw a few subtle insults her way, but never let the smile slip from your face. Just let me tell you that her reward is causing pain, so don't reward her. DO NOT stop smiling, I can't stress that enough. See, this is a normal girl problem and I've had it too. If you go at her angrily calling her every bad word you know, she'll know how bad she's hurt you and be happy. So, remember this: She is a pathetic ***** who can only get pleasure from causing others pain. If you let her make you upset, she's won. Don't let the ***** win and you'll be fine. See, when I've been made fun of, I just smile and be civil, and never let it get to me. The girls who did that just gave up on me because i didn't make it fun. If this doesn't work, talk to your boss. Your boss does not need to let you get harassed and poor sports should not be welcome on any team. @ride him cowgirl- I'm sorry, but doing something like that would only let the girl know she's won and that her comments are getting to her! That would egg her on and make things worse! It may be tempting, but it isn't the right way to handle the situation.
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Don't let her get to you. Whenever she says something rude to you, tell her off or you could say something even ruder. Don't even look at her nor talk to her unless she says something rude to you again. Couldn't you tell the stables manager and they could kick her out...?
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Well you have a couple of options.. You can continue to ignore it and be civil, although this may not stop her and she'll continue to speak to you how she pleases, or you can make her look like a tw*t in a passive manner. With bitchy people like that, I often find that they hate it when someone laughs off their comments or turns a nasty remark on it's head, usually because they have no sense of humour or don't know how to retaliate. If she feels she's being made a fool out of, she'll be less likely to make smart remarks in the future - but you need to be fairly quick witted in order to catch them out. You could also outright put her in her place and just not take any crap from her, which may make her cut out the rubbish or make her worse, because you are the same age you could find it's the latter. AVOID being nasty, be stern but not rude and don't insult her, if you do then she'll know she's gotten to you and it will not do you any favours. Don't stoop to her level.
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The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different outcome. You were told to ignore her, you've been ignoring her and guess what...it hasn't worked! So...why do you keep ignoring her? clearly, she's waiting for a response. give her one. The next time she snides at you, bring up all of the anger she's caused in you, and stand in her face....and tell her point blank: "What the f**** is your problem? You've got a problem with me? WHAT IS IT? Say it! Have the balls to say it to my face or GET OFF MY F*** Back!" And most important, don't let her leave without giving you an explanation. Hound her. If she turns away, follow her, tell her what a coward she is for not wanting to face you and tell you to your face what her insecurity is..... you'll put her down a peg or two. Some people need a verbal punch in the face to get the point. You're her designated doormat....ask yourself if you want to keep being her designated doormat, or do you want to stand up for yourself because you don't deserve to be treated like dog crap. If you get up in her face....try to do it in front of others.....because then you'll be seen and known as the girl with GUTS....instead of the gutless wonder. Get MAD and use that anger to your advantage. Put this sh!thead in her place once and for all. I'll bet anything, she'll stop. People like her like to be snide to people that won't fight back.
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Ignoring is usually the best thing to do, but we all know that at times that is impossible! So, next time she makes a snarky comment about you, just say one right back to her. Or just ream her out, which ever works for you.
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I agree that ignoring or grinning and bearing it is probably the best way to go but, having a few sarcastic comments up your sleeve does no harm. If she had made the make-up comment to me I would have retorted, "Well thank you. Pity it does nothing to help you." On ehr bragging that no one has the experience to go jumping I would have thrown down the gauntlet and challenged her. Ditto with the slow horse, I would have got off the horse, handed her the reins and said, "I am not a good enough rider to get him to do it, please show me how." If she continues to pick on you and takes no notice of returned sarcastic humour, smack her alongside the ear!
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Well, I agree with Wasabi's definition of insanity, but ignoring her is not the thing to be changed. Expect the same from her, and do a better job of ignoring her. You have no problem other than the frustration leading you to rant about it. Many people give backhanded compliments and act exactly as this girl does. If you don't learn to truly ignore it and see it as her problem, and not yours, you have a rough road ahead. She has no power unless you give it to her. People like her eventually implode when there is no one around to allow them to get to them. The sooner you and others truly learn to separate yourselves from her comments, the sooner she will implode. If you have the skill and expertise to put on a jumping competition, then just prove it by doing it. No sense arguing it out with her. You will only dignify her by responding at her level, and that is not what you want to do. Let your sense of humor prevail over your frustration, and drop all defensive responses. This is what diffuses her power to frustrate you, and is ultimately the way to tap into your own power. Insanity is doing the same thing today as you did yesterday and expecting a different outcome. So, continue to expect her to behave this way, and change the way you view it and react to it. In other words, change what you expect of yourself. After all is said and done, you are the only one you can control. Do you really want the likes of her to be controlling any part of you? Right now, you are allowing her to control you to the point that it is affecting your relationship with your boyfriend. Realize that being argued with is to be validated, while being ignored imparts a clear message that says "you are not worthy of my attention".
I got a job a month ago at a barrel racing stable. We are the only stable that has 7 girls act like a family. We all care about one another, except this one girl. (lets call her Kassi) Kassi rides for the same barn as us.. Owns 3 horses at the stable and feels like she's "The shit" I just started working here 2 months ago and she gives me compliments.. but they're RUDE! Yesterday she said "Wow, you actually look pretty with make up on!" it's getting worse and worse... I have been riding for 15 yrs.. I was trained by some top notch trainers in Wellington, Florida for jumping.. I'm learning barrel racing.. So I'm in the powder puff division.. My boss asked us all to look for what we should do as a group together this summer and one girl asked if we could do an english jumping show... ( The horses did jumping before barrels.) Kassi stared at me and said "NO ONE has the training to even do that here! Except me. " I was insulted.. but all I did was smile at her.. and ignore her.. Also, she's been talking about me to the other riders in the arena.. I was on a lazy horse that can't lope the poles or barrels and she got the girls to all laugh at me and sarcastically cheer me on while I was riding in the games.. She doesn't know it pisses me off.. I know I can ride way better than her.. but that's not the point. I'm 19, she is too. My boss knows she's a pain in the butt, everyone at the barn does too. It's just frustrating.. because everyone tells me to avoid her.. and I do.. but she's comming at me being a jerk.. but she covers it up with "negative" compliments. I've been ignoring her... it looks like it doesn't bother me but when I go home I vent to my boyfriend about her to the point where he tells me I should quit. What would you do? What should I do? OH! and while we all act like a family.. She mumbles under her breath praying that one of us from our team knocks a barrel or pole down.. It's rather annoying.. We're not competing for money.. she doesn't think i notice because I'm so new.. but it makes me feel like she's doing the same to me.. All the other girls act like a family.. except Kassi.. she is the only one who doesn't.
Horses - 10 Answers
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Tell the Bitch to back off.. Shes the type that needs to be put in her Place.. So when she says something Just go off on her let all your frustration Out.. Call her every name under the sun :) then i bet she will be like your sister. good luck
2 :
firstly maybe suttely use some of her comments back at her, for example, when she says something like 'youlook pretty with your make-up on' say something back like, oh thanks, maybe you should try it sometime?' she sounds like a pain to me, but i know someone like her, next time she laughs at you on a lazy horse or something, ask her if she wants to ride it and get her to be laughed at instead of her, when she talks to you ignore her, or say something that really annoys someone without it being obvisous, i know this sounds a bit immature, but saying to someone, 'whoose a grumpy bunny rabbit today', or 'who got out of the wrong side of the bed today?' but in a baby voice as if you are talking to a baby, talk to her like that because it subtly annoys people :) hope thi helps and good luck :)
3 :
You sound a lot like me when I was first jumping into actually working in the horse bussiness rather than just riding. To be honest, my entire life I let people say some really rude shit to me and I just smiled and let them do it. But it's not healthy to hold things in because the more you do the worse it will become and it will literally drive you insane. My advice cut the smiles. No more mister nice guy, I'm not saying become a bitch to the girl, but show her you're not to be messed with. I had to do it to. When someone said something negative about my riding in a rude way I will call them out on it. There is no need to for someone to be nasty about anything. If she has any problem with you standing up for yourself, then she can leave. You need to knock her off her high horse. As for family....how can everyone act like family when they go along with what she says? Families wouldn't laugh at another "family member" they would offer help. If I were you, I wouldn't pay attention to any of them. Focus on you and your riding. You will go far and she will be stuck in the same spot being a complete swine that she is. Life in the horse business is difficult, trust me I understand and friendships come and go. You will lose friends but you can't let that stop your from doing what you love. Tell her to step off. Be stern, show no fear. You know when a horse charges at you and you have to assert yourself...it's the same deal.
4 :
Ok, some girls just want to be *****s and there's not much you can do. Just smile and be polite, maybe throw a few subtle insults her way, but never let the smile slip from your face. Just let me tell you that her reward is causing pain, so don't reward her. DO NOT stop smiling, I can't stress that enough. See, this is a normal girl problem and I've had it too. If you go at her angrily calling her every bad word you know, she'll know how bad she's hurt you and be happy. So, remember this: She is a pathetic ***** who can only get pleasure from causing others pain. If you let her make you upset, she's won. Don't let the ***** win and you'll be fine. See, when I've been made fun of, I just smile and be civil, and never let it get to me. The girls who did that just gave up on me because i didn't make it fun. If this doesn't work, talk to your boss. Your boss does not need to let you get harassed and poor sports should not be welcome on any team. @ride him cowgirl- I'm sorry, but doing something like that would only let the girl know she's won and that her comments are getting to her! That would egg her on and make things worse! It may be tempting, but it isn't the right way to handle the situation.
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Don't let her get to you. Whenever she says something rude to you, tell her off or you could say something even ruder. Don't even look at her nor talk to her unless she says something rude to you again. Couldn't you tell the stables manager and they could kick her out...?
6 :
Well you have a couple of options.. You can continue to ignore it and be civil, although this may not stop her and she'll continue to speak to you how she pleases, or you can make her look like a tw*t in a passive manner. With bitchy people like that, I often find that they hate it when someone laughs off their comments or turns a nasty remark on it's head, usually because they have no sense of humour or don't know how to retaliate. If she feels she's being made a fool out of, she'll be less likely to make smart remarks in the future - but you need to be fairly quick witted in order to catch them out. You could also outright put her in her place and just not take any crap from her, which may make her cut out the rubbish or make her worse, because you are the same age you could find it's the latter. AVOID being nasty, be stern but not rude and don't insult her, if you do then she'll know she's gotten to you and it will not do you any favours. Don't stoop to her level.
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The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different outcome. You were told to ignore her, you've been ignoring her and guess what...it hasn't worked! So...why do you keep ignoring her? clearly, she's waiting for a response. give her one. The next time she snides at you, bring up all of the anger she's caused in you, and stand in her face....and tell her point blank: "What the f**** is your problem? You've got a problem with me? WHAT IS IT? Say it! Have the balls to say it to my face or GET OFF MY F*** Back!" And most important, don't let her leave without giving you an explanation. Hound her. If she turns away, follow her, tell her what a coward she is for not wanting to face you and tell you to your face what her insecurity is..... you'll put her down a peg or two. Some people need a verbal punch in the face to get the point. You're her designated doormat....ask yourself if you want to keep being her designated doormat, or do you want to stand up for yourself because you don't deserve to be treated like dog crap. If you get up in her face....try to do it in front of others.....because then you'll be seen and known as the girl with GUTS....instead of the gutless wonder. Get MAD and use that anger to your advantage. Put this sh!thead in her place once and for all. I'll bet anything, she'll stop. People like her like to be snide to people that won't fight back.
8 :
Ignoring is usually the best thing to do, but we all know that at times that is impossible! So, next time she makes a snarky comment about you, just say one right back to her. Or just ream her out, which ever works for you.
9 :
I agree that ignoring or grinning and bearing it is probably the best way to go but, having a few sarcastic comments up your sleeve does no harm. If she had made the make-up comment to me I would have retorted, "Well thank you. Pity it does nothing to help you." On ehr bragging that no one has the experience to go jumping I would have thrown down the gauntlet and challenged her. Ditto with the slow horse, I would have got off the horse, handed her the reins and said, "I am not a good enough rider to get him to do it, please show me how." If she continues to pick on you and takes no notice of returned sarcastic humour, smack her alongside the ear!
10 :
Well, I agree with Wasabi's definition of insanity, but ignoring her is not the thing to be changed. Expect the same from her, and do a better job of ignoring her. You have no problem other than the frustration leading you to rant about it. Many people give backhanded compliments and act exactly as this girl does. If you don't learn to truly ignore it and see it as her problem, and not yours, you have a rough road ahead. She has no power unless you give it to her. People like her eventually implode when there is no one around to allow them to get to them. The sooner you and others truly learn to separate yourselves from her comments, the sooner she will implode. If you have the skill and expertise to put on a jumping competition, then just prove it by doing it. No sense arguing it out with her. You will only dignify her by responding at her level, and that is not what you want to do. Let your sense of humor prevail over your frustration, and drop all defensive responses. This is what diffuses her power to frustrate you, and is ultimately the way to tap into your own power. Insanity is doing the same thing today as you did yesterday and expecting a different outcome. So, continue to expect her to behave this way, and change the way you view it and react to it. In other words, change what you expect of yourself. After all is said and done, you are the only one you can control. Do you really want the likes of her to be controlling any part of you? Right now, you are allowing her to control you to the point that it is affecting your relationship with your boyfriend. Realize that being argued with is to be validated, while being ignored imparts a clear message that says "you are not worthy of my attention".
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Are "Buzzwords" universal or subjective? What are yours
Are "Buzzwords" universal or subjective? What are yours?
I am wondering if words which cause very strong emotional response in one person may not do so at all in somebody else. The car industry has, for decades, tried to find model names which sound right, so that buyers take a liking to the vehicle even from hearing the name. I'm not sure if this really works though. The following are my personal buzz words, they make me happy. How about yours? America Arizona Armagnac Bacon Bay Belize Bermuda Brazil Brittany Camaro Caprice Cognac Cohiba Concarneaux Cord Feline Firebird Lizard Melbourne Oregon Pacific Paraguay Paris Perth Phoenix Pontiac Queensland San Francisco South Stockholm Sweden Tacoma Tacuarembo Vancouver Volvo Wellington West Yaguaron
Psychology - 4 Answers
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The only buzz "word" that I like is "You won". Oh yeah, another that works for me is "Dinner is ready".
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Paid in full. Wine. Friends. Day off. Animals. Nature. Photography. Art. Books. Italian. The Blues. Pasta. Generous. Kindness. Peace.
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As we can see, buzzwords are subjective. May I tell some in different languages? Herbstzeitlose Buschwindröschen Airone Mazurca Cáfé we shall overcome
4 :
A great question, Tahini :) Ferrari Schatz (German) cafe sex (s-e-x with a drawl) chocolat (Fr) зайка (Russian) Can my current BF's name be a buzzword, too? :))) The sound of all mentioned above 'cause a very strong emotional response ' in me ;)
I am wondering if words which cause very strong emotional response in one person may not do so at all in somebody else. The car industry has, for decades, tried to find model names which sound right, so that buyers take a liking to the vehicle even from hearing the name. I'm not sure if this really works though. The following are my personal buzz words, they make me happy. How about yours? America Arizona Armagnac Bacon Bay Belize Bermuda Brazil Brittany Camaro Caprice Cognac Cohiba Concarneaux Cord Feline Firebird Lizard Melbourne Oregon Pacific Paraguay Paris Perth Phoenix Pontiac Queensland San Francisco South Stockholm Sweden Tacoma Tacuarembo Vancouver Volvo Wellington West Yaguaron
Psychology - 4 Answers
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The only buzz "word" that I like is "You won". Oh yeah, another that works for me is "Dinner is ready".
2 :
Paid in full. Wine. Friends. Day off. Animals. Nature. Photography. Art. Books. Italian. The Blues. Pasta. Generous. Kindness. Peace.
3 :
As we can see, buzzwords are subjective. May I tell some in different languages? Herbstzeitlose Buschwindröschen Airone Mazurca Cáfé we shall overcome
4 :
A great question, Tahini :) Ferrari Schatz (German) cafe sex (s-e-x with a drawl) chocolat (Fr) зайка (Russian) Can my current BF's name be a buzzword, too? :))) The sound of all mentioned above 'cause a very strong emotional response ' in me ;)
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