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JacquesF1 @JacquesF1 (25) • South Africa 24 Sep 09

I've had a look at Windows 7 and it looks impressive. I'm just wondering how many people out there have already purchased it. XP worked fine for me and I had no complaints. Then I was coerced into Vista as I bought a new laptop at...

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JacquesF1 That's why Bill Gates is one of the richest people in the world. It's just unfair that they waste so much on developing new operating systems, instead of fine tuning the ones that work.

25 Sep 09

JacquesF1 @JacquesF1 (25) • South Africa 24 Sep 09

To be successful means to have peace of mind in knowing you did your best, in doing your best that you are capable of becoming. If you could go to sleep every night, knowing that you have done everything that day to the best of...

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JacquesF1 The essence of what you are saying is the truth. If you have accomplished whatever you set out to do, then that is success. The good and bad side, however stems me to concern. Are you implying that if a person with criminal intent sets out to steal or murder...

25 Sep 09

JacquesF1 @JacquesF1 (25) • South Africa 24 Sep 09

To be successful means to have peace of mind in knowing you did your best, in doing your best that you are capable of becoming. If you could go to sleep every night, knowing that you have done everything that day to the best of...

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JacquesF1 That is so true. Our goals change as we continue on the journey of life. I think personal goals are more important than what the achievement of any goal means to others. What others will think of you should not determine what you want to achieve.

25 Sep 09

JacquesF1 @JacquesF1 (25) • South Africa 24 Sep 09

I have a father-in-law who retired and squandered away all his money, a mother-in-law who is the only one getting an income from her pension. Often they come to my wife who does not work and play on her emotions saying that they...

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JacquesF1 A good suggestion about giving them something every month and regarding it as a gift. The only problem is my MIL is never satisfied with what she receives. She always wants more. Regarding the fighting, believe me you don't want to know. They only fight about...

24 Sep 09

JacquesF1 @JacquesF1 (25) • South Africa 24 Sep 09

I have a father-in-law who retired and squandered away all his money, a mother-in-law who is the only one getting an income from her pension. Often they come to my wife who does not work and play on her emotions saying that they...

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JacquesF1 It is not that I don't want to help, but it starts to bother me when they buy stuff I can't even buy my own kids. To make a simple example, in the afternoons when my sister-in-law's children get home (the oldest stay there, bu the youngest only comes there...

24 Sep 09

JacquesF1 @JacquesF1 (25) • South Africa 16 Sep 09

Teachers are the builders of our societies but they are the worst paid professionals! I was a teacher for twenty years but with my Degree and Diploma earned less than some of my previous learners who left school to become...

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JacquesF1 Most remain in teaching as it offers some form of security. A guaranteed monthly salary, although it is far from enough and then some of the other benefits make them feel safe in this cocoon. However, I've found out that there is actually a life after teaching...

17 Sep 09

JacquesF1 @JacquesF1 (25) • South Africa 16 Sep 09

Teachers are the builders of our societies but they are the worst paid professionals! I was a teacher for twenty years but with my Degree and Diploma earned less than some of my previous learners who left school to become...

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JacquesF1 Once when playing at a casino an old gentleman told me that if you play peanuts, expect peanuts. What does this have to do with teachers? Well I guess in some cases you get teachers that don't put in a lot of work because they are being paid peanuts. On the...

17 Sep 09

JacquesF1 @JacquesF1 (25) • South Africa 16 Sep 09

Teachers are the builders of our societies but they are the worst paid professionals! I was a teacher for twenty years but with my Degree and Diploma earned less than some of my previous learners who left school to become...

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JacquesF1 How true!Teachers are expected to be mothers, fathers, social workers, gidance counsellors, etc. I think we can go on and on with the list, but they are only paid for teaching. All over the world they are the poeple who ar responsible for educating the nation,...

17 Sep 09

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