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  1. Gem

    Question Game

    Apart from English; Hindi, Punjabi, and a very titchy bit of Spanish. One week in a space shuttle or one week in a submarine?
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    Giving Back To The Community

    Chris302116, Well Chris, in my view, if somebody is unable to help financially, but are willing to volunteer their capabilities then that is commendable. In my experience, I've found that donating money is usually the most helpful when it comes to national/international causes, but when it...
  3. Gem

    One Liners

    StillIlearn I think the general understanding is that the phrase came about when a British prime minister Robert something or the other promoted his nephew. I can't quite remember the details. I do like the phrase 'wool-gathering' I spend alot of time doing that :D .
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    Recently Purchased/Borrowed

    The Hotel New Hampshire-John Irving 158-pound marriage-John Irving A widow for one year-John Irving A star called Henry - Roddy Doyle God dies by the Nile - Nawal El Saadawi The Old Gringo - Carlos Fuentes Half a life - VS Naipul
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    Last seen...

    Seven Swords - I couldn't get the subtitles to work, but watched it anyway. No idea what was going on - I think a village was being saved from some dodgy bad guys by seven,sword using heroes. I could be wrong. I was able to differentiate the bad guys (punk hair, scary tattoos) from the good guys...
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    Giving Back To The Community

    Muggle, As you said, earning a living does indeed get in the way. For the last few years I've been involved in quite a bit of volunteer work with Shelter, which is a homelessness charity. In addition I've done some bereavement counselling for the local hospital, and played a ton of different...
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    William Faulkner: As I Lay Dying

    Veggiedog! Welcome back. It was so peaceful..er i mean quiet around here :D Nah just kidding, glad you're back, sounds like you had a good time. As for whats up, well you sure missed some interesting things, we had catfights, mud wrestling and er picnics..uh hum yes all manner of er fun...
  8. Gem

    Question Game

    I'd be a completely new flavour - Gemalicious :D - plain thick vanilla filled with bits of cheesecake, cookie dough & Rolos. Why? Because I can never choose one thing - so mix em all together ;) Indiana Jones or Hans Solo?
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