Comments for Insight & Foresight http://blog.ninthball.com Those with insight should have the foresight to act or react with wisdom Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:33:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Some Of Many Situations To Practice Courtesy by The Gem http://blog.ninthball.com/2008/08/practice-courtesy/#comment-41 The Gem Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:13:36 +0000 http://blog.ninthball.com/?p=41#comment-41 not sure if it qualifies to be on this list, but it's been happening more frequently lately...figured i'd throw it in there: ENTERING AN ELEVATOR: When the elevator door slides open, it is only courteous to make sure those inside EXIT before proceeding to enter. It's very annoying to unexpectedly walk smack into someone when you're trying to get off the elevator; or have to fight your way out because everyone else is rushing to get on.... not sure if it qualifies to be on this list, but it’s been happening more frequently lately…figured i’d throw it in there:

ENTERING AN ELEVATOR: When the elevator door slides open, it is only courteous to make sure those inside EXIT before proceeding to enter.

It’s very annoying to unexpectedly walk smack into someone when you’re trying to get off the elevator; or have to fight your way out because everyone else is rushing to get on….

]]> Comment on Learning A Thing Or Two From The Homeless by The Gem http://blog.ninthball.com/2008/10/learning-from-the-homeless/#comment-39 The Gem Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:45:05 +0000 http://blog.ninthball.com/?p=52#comment-39 that's an interesting way to view a homeless person. In general, one wouldn't think it's possible to learn valuable lessons from the homeless or down-trodden. Goes to show there are hidden gems in every situation i suppose..... that’s an interesting way to view a homeless person. In general, one wouldn’t think it’s possible to learn valuable lessons from the homeless or down-trodden.
Goes to show there are hidden gems in every situation i suppose…..

]]> Comment on Change We Need by ofili http://blog.ninthball.com/2008/11/change-we-need/#comment-38 ofili Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:56:39 +0000 http://blog.ninthball.com/?p=53#comment-38 Great article, very well written and time fusing. Great article, very well written and time fusing.

]]> Comment on Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, Or Pro-What? by James Darnell http://blog.ninthball.com/2008/08/pro-life-pro-choice/#comment-37 James Darnell Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:01:33 +0000 http://blog.ninthball.com/?p=35#comment-37 Thanks for your comment. I would not claim that "keep it in your pants is the right answer for a guy". That's an individual choice, not a hard and fast rule. I believe it should be a responsible choice, at least a choice that the individual understands and is ready to accept the implications (whatever it might be) that may result. Obviously, that goes for females as well. Thanks for your comment.
I would not claim that “keep it in your pants is the right answer for a guy”. That’s an individual choice, not a hard and fast rule. I believe it should be a responsible choice, at least a choice that the individual understands and is ready to accept the implications (whatever it might be) that may result. Obviously, that goes for females as well.

]]> Comment on Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, Or Pro-What? by Billy http://blog.ninthball.com/2008/08/pro-life-pro-choice/#comment-36 Billy Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:18:28 +0000 http://blog.ninthball.com/?p=35#comment-36 So why does your article basically claim keep it in your pants is the right answer for a guy but the same can't be said for a woman when it comes to being a parent. do you see the inequality there So why does your article basically claim keep it in your pants is the right answer for a guy but the same can’t be said for a woman when it comes to being a parent. do you see the inequality there

]]> Comment on So You Want To Be A Good Wife? by Eliza http://blog.ninthball.com/2008/09/a-good-wife/#comment-35 Eliza Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:40:10 +0000 http://blog.ninthball.com/?p=46#comment-35 Good post. Good post.

]]> Comment on Living With A Winning Attitude by AdmirerGQ http://blog.ninthball.com/2008/10/living-with-a-winning-attitude/#comment-34 AdmirerGQ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:38:48 +0000 http://blog.ninthball.com/?p=51#comment-34 The only way that I’m able to keep a winning attitude is simply by having an open mind-set of UNDERSTANDING. Understanding that the God I believe in says “This too shall pass”. Understanding that when things go wrong it is not that God is refusing to answer our prayers, instead it is just life happening. And to add on… 1. Instead of hoping, wishing, and waiting for something to change, YOU TAKE ACTION! YOU GET OUT AND VOTE! 2. Any guarantee of "happily ever after" must begin with you. 3. The only thing you can really count on is the unexpected. 4. Whether you think you can or you can’t, either way you are right. 5. In everything, balance must exist. 6. Never judge anyone on what they speak about/of, they are only speaking of their experience. 7. COMMITMENT is a topic that should be agreed upon, NOT EXPECTED 8. N. Triple A. Q. A. (Never Assume Anything, Ask Questions, Always) 9. Love only becomes impossible when we force two pieces of the puzzle that doesn’t fit. 10. Women are the most precious gift for a man, personally from GOD. The only way that I’m able to keep a winning attitude is simply by having an open mind-set of UNDERSTANDING. Understanding that the God I believe in says “This too shall pass”. Understanding that when things go wrong it is not that God is refusing to answer our prayers, instead it is just life happening.
And to add on…

1. Instead of hoping, wishing, and waiting for something to change, YOU TAKE ACTION! YOU GET OUT AND VOTE!

2. Any guarantee of “happily ever after” must begin with you.

3. The only thing you can really count on is the unexpected.

4. Whether you think you can or you can’t, either way you are right.

5. In everything, balance must exist.

6. Never judge anyone on what they speak about/of, they are only speaking of their experience.

7. COMMITMENT is a topic that should be agreed upon, NOT EXPECTED

8. N. Triple A. Q. A. (Never Assume Anything, Ask Questions, Always)

9. Love only becomes impossible when we force two pieces of the puzzle that doesn’t fit.

10. Women are the most precious gift for a man, personally from GOD.

]]> Comment on The N-Bomb Reloaded by Anon http://blog.ninthball.com/2008/09/the-n-bomb-reloaded/#comment-32 Anon Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:11:10 +0000 http://blog.ninthball.com/?p=39#comment-32 to make it short and sweet - the "n" word is unacceptable be it "nigga" or "nigger". We can't be ignorant enough to believe we can control the use of such a volatile word. The origin of this word is entrenched in negativity and atrociousness. The fact of the matter is, we cannot control who uses a word and who doesn't. We cannot designate a word to mean something "positive" when used by a certain group and "negative" by another. With that in mind, the word should not be used at all! Period! end of story! to make it short and sweet - the “n” word is unacceptable be it “nigga” or “nigger”. We can’t be ignorant enough to believe we can control the use of such a volatile word. The origin of this word is entrenched in negativity and atrociousness.
The fact of the matter is, we cannot control who uses a word and who doesn’t. We cannot designate a word to mean something “positive” when used by a certain group and “negative” by another.
With that in mind, the word should not be used at all! Period! end of story!

]]> Comment on The N-Bomb Reloaded by James Darnell http://blog.ninthball.com/2008/09/the-n-bomb-reloaded/#comment-31 James Darnell Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:11:00 +0000 http://blog.ninthball.com/?p=39#comment-31 Jim, thanks for the comment. I definitely agree with you that everyone should have the right to speak freely, and each person individually has to determine how they choose to use this power (i.e. how it affects them, how it affects others, and/or how it affects, or reflects itself in the society) I guess once they do, they are "free" to do as they please :) Jim, thanks for the comment.

I definitely agree with you that everyone should have the right to speak freely, and each person individually has to determine how they choose to use this power (i.e. how it affects them, how it affects others, and/or how it affects, or reflects itself in the society)

I guess once they do, they are “free” to do as they please :)

]]> Comment on The N-Bomb Reloaded by jim http://blog.ninthball.com/2008/09/the-n-bomb-reloaded/#comment-30 jim Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:14:43 +0000 http://blog.ninthball.com/?p=39#comment-30 ok heres my opinion... the word "nigga" when people say it it means homie in the hood like ex: like whats up bro , but phrased in one word. the word "nigger" now thats just racist i dont agree with nigger i hate that word just the fact on the word what they used to use it for back in the day was just worng i think everyone should have the right to speak freely but not racist. ok heres my opinion… the word “nigga” when people say it it means homie in the hood like ex: like whats up bro , but phrased in one word. the word “nigger” now thats just racist i dont agree with nigger i hate that word just the fact on the word what they used to use it for back in the day was just worng i think everyone should have the right to speak freely but not racist.

]]> Comment on Some Financial Rules To Live By by Anonymous http://blog.ninthball.com/2008/09/financial-rules-to-live-by/#comment-29 Anonymous Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:19:24 +0000 http://blog.ninthball.com/?p=49#comment-29 You make very good points! I especially agree with not fully privatizing social security and leaving us in the hands of wall st.. In light of the recent fall outs in wall street and the US economy, it is imperative that we all reassess our culture of spending and saving.. It is no longer financially wise to simply "live for today" and not actively plan for tomorrow. You make very good points! I especially agree with not fully privatizing social security and leaving us in the hands of wall st..

In light of the recent fall outs in wall street and the US economy, it is imperative that we all reassess our culture of spending and saving.. It is no longer financially wise to simply “live for today” and not actively plan for tomorrow.

]]> Comment on Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, Or Pro-What? by The Gem http://blog.ninthball.com/2008/08/pro-life-pro-choice/#comment-27 The Gem Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:29:14 +0000 http://blog.ninthball.com/?p=35#comment-27 abortion is defined as: the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus: OR the spontaneous expulsion of a human fetus during the first 12 weeks of gestation. Therefore, birth control pills, condoms, etc...do not qualify as abortion...those a precautionary measures Nevertheless...this is a very controversial topic which in my opinion gets blown out of proportion. Research actually shows that less than 1% of abortions are done by rape victims. So this excuse is not a significant one. I don't take a hard stance when it comes to abortion, but i do believe, for the most part, in pro-life. There's always an exception to the rule though, so in the case of a rape victim, i absolutely believe in the victim making the choice to keep or terminate the pregnancy; or say if it has been detected that the child would be born with severe deformities. Otherwise, i do not believe there is any other justification for abortion. I may not be emotionally, financially etc...ready to have/raise a child, but that's a risk I take when engaging in sexual intercourse. And as with most/all things in life, we have to pay the consequences for our actions, one way or another. Maybe there should be a survey done on women who have had abortions to see how they truly feel about the subject. It may be a short-term solution to a perceived problem...but do we really know the long-term effects? no one ever speaks about that! abortion is defined as: the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus: OR the spontaneous expulsion of a human fetus during the first 12 weeks of gestation. Therefore, birth control pills, condoms, etc…do not qualify as abortion…those a precautionary measures

Nevertheless…this is a very controversial topic which in my opinion gets blown out of proportion.
Research actually shows that less than 1% of abortions are done by rape victims. So this excuse is not a significant one.

I don’t take a hard stance when it comes to abortion, but i do believe, for the most part, in pro-life. There’s always an exception to the rule though, so in the case of a rape victim, i absolutely believe in the victim making the choice to keep or terminate the pregnancy; or say if it has been detected that the child would be born with severe deformities.

Otherwise, i do not believe there is any other justification for abortion. I may not be emotionally, financially etc…ready to have/raise a child, but that’s a risk I take when engaging in sexual intercourse. And as with most/all things in life, we have to pay the consequences for our actions, one way or another.

Maybe there should be a survey done on women who have had abortions to see how they truly feel about the subject. It may be a short-term solution to a perceived problem…but do we really know the long-term effects? no one ever speaks about that!

]]> Comment on Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, Or Pro-What? by James Darnell http://blog.ninthball.com/2008/08/pro-life-pro-choice/#comment-26 James Darnell Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:07:53 +0000 http://blog.ninthball.com/?p=35#comment-26 My thoughts on abortion when a woman has experienced rape... First of all, I didn't want to go into this when I initially wrote the article because it is a very touchy subject for most people. But, like you agree, pro-choice is always the way to go. So she has a choice to do whatever she deems fit. If she decides to keep the child (who had no control in the situation just as she didn't), she would obviously be depicting very high character values which are not easy to come by at all, and she should be commended for that. However, if she also decides not to keep the child, she is also exercising her God given right to make a choice. My thoughts on abortion when a woman has experienced rape…

First of all, I didn’t want to go into this when I initially wrote the article because it is a very touchy subject for most people. But, like you agree, pro-choice is always the way to go. So she has a choice to do whatever she deems fit. If she decides to keep the child (who had no control in the situation just as she didn’t), she would obviously be depicting very high character values which are not easy to come by at all, and she should be commended for that.
However, if she also decides not to keep the child, she is also exercising her God given right to make a choice.

]]> Comment on Some Of Many Situations To Practice Courtesy by T http://blog.ninthball.com/2008/08/practice-courtesy/#comment-25 T Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:17:03 +0000 http://blog.ninthball.com/?p=41#comment-25 I agree with the above comment. It all comes down to using wisdom in applying these principles.. I have to admit that I am quite terrible at introductions and have been called out on several occasions by friends. A pet peeve of mine is when something of mine is taken without permission, especially when it happens repeatedly (like with my sis). Its due to a lack of consideration most of the times. I agree with the above comment. It all comes down to using wisdom in applying these principles..

I have to admit that I am quite terrible at introductions and have been called out on several occasions by friends.

A pet peeve of mine is when something of mine is taken without permission, especially when it happens repeatedly (like with my sis). Its due to a lack of consideration most of the times.

]]> Comment on Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, Or Pro-What? by AdmirerGQ http://blog.ninthball.com/2008/08/pro-life-pro-choice/#comment-24 AdmirerGQ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:39:35 +0000 http://blog.ninthball.com/?p=35#comment-24 I am definitely Pro-Choice. Live and let live! Be and let be! I believe no one should bring a child into the world unless he/she is willing/ready to take care of that child. I also believe that any sexual act that involves intercourse is a possibility of a child that could be born. When any form of method is used to stop the creation of life, I believe that too is aborting. So when we use a condom, birth control pills, the day-after pills (whatever it's called), etc. we are also aborting the chance of what could have been a child. Therefore, unless the seed and egg have not yet been developed into what could be a child, than I do believe in abortion. I do wonder, for those who have a problem with the word abortion, do they have any advice for a woman or a child who has been rape? I am definitely Pro-Choice. Live and let live! Be and let be! I believe no one should bring a child into the world unless he/she is willing/ready to take care of that child. I also believe that any sexual act that involves intercourse is a possibility of a child that could be born. When any form of method is used to stop the creation of life, I believe that too is aborting. So when we use a condom, birth control pills, the day-after pills (whatever it’s called), etc. we are also aborting the chance of what could have been a child. Therefore, unless the seed and egg have not yet been developed into what could be a child, than I do believe in abortion. I do wonder, for those who have a problem with the word abortion, do they have any advice for a woman or a child who has been rape?

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