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[Joey K]

Its a nice page.

Unfortunately it will soon be covered with more annoying advertising cuz they have to pay fer it and make a windfall profit too.

I liked the "Monkey See" link and the recipes but I don't like the spanish stuff. This is America and everything should be in English...period.

[Tony Bologna]

Joey K wrote:

Its a nice page.
Unfortunately it will soon be covered with more annoying advertising cuz they have to pay fer it and make a windfall profit too.
I liked the "Monkey See" link and the recipes but I don't like the spanish stuff. This is America and everything should be in English...period.

You do realize that America has no official language and is a mix of cultures, right? Much of the USA, and most of the Americas was originally Spanish. Florida used to be owned by Spain, so many people in our state in particular have Spanish ancestry. The majority of us speak English however, so I can see where you're coming from.

Not to mention that natives were here before Europe, and they spoke in native tongues.

[MomOf1Teen]

scott1 wrote:

<quoted text>beta versions always have a few bugs to be worked out when they first go online..be patient..i actually like the new look...but then again..it doesnt take much to amuse me..look! a doggie!!..ok..that was homo..sorry.

LOL I finally was able to get registered. I used the same name I use here, Momof1Teen. I agree, it is a nice look. Hopefully the bugs will all be worked out soon.

[Joe_]

Tony Bologna wrote:

Joe! You're back!

No, not back. Just visiting.

[Father of 4]

My name has been stolen there already :( I've gotta go by TheFatherOf4 now

[scott1]

MomOf1Teen wrote:

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LOL I finally was able to get registered. I used the same name I use here, Momof1Teen. I agree, it is a nice look. Hopefully the bugs will all be worked out soon.

mine on there is scottyboy1

[Tony Bologna]

Joe_ wrote:

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No, not back. Just visiting.

oh

[Joey K]

Tony Bologna wrote:

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You do realize that America has no official language and is a mix of cultures, right? Much of the USA, and most of the Americas was originally Spanish. Florida used to be owned by Spain, so many people in our state in particular have Spanish ancestry. The majority of us speak English however, so I can see where you're coming from.
Not to mention that natives were here before Europe, and they spoke in native tongues.

1.9 billion people worldwide, one-third of humanity, speak English. Source: Center for Immigration Studies, "Backgrounder: Are Immigration Preferences for English-speakers Racist?" April 1996, P. 1. English is the official language of many countries, including India and several populous countries in Africa. People in those countries speak many languages, but use English to conduct common and official business. Source: Blaustein and Epstein, "Resolving Language Conflicts: A Study of the World’s Constitutions," 1986.

English In America:

More than 300 languages are spoken in the United States. Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, 1990 Table: "Language Spoken At Home and Ability to Speak English for Persons 5 Years and Over." English is one of the few common bonds between Americans of all backgrounds. Although 14 percent of Americans speak a language other than English at home, 98% of Americans speak English "very well" or "well." Source: "Demographics," National Journal, May 1, 1993, P. 1058.

Its not...yet...but it should be

English is the language of freedom, commerce and opportunity around the world. Declaring English the official language of the United States will provide legal protection against ill-advised government actions which harm or ignore English. On Aug. 1, 1996, the House of Representatives voted 259-169 to declare English the official language of the United States but the stupid Senate didn't act on it.

Maybe next time

[fcnweb]

The only advertisements will be what already exists on the page. Nothing more than that.

As for the Spanish stuff, just wait until the new Khazahkistan section comes out. Not even Babelfish will be able to translate it.

I kid of course.

For those interested in creating their persona profiles in the new site, I posted a quick guide in the Getting Started section:
http://beta.firstcoastnews.com/life/community...

[Goat]

Its new, it looks nice, where is it? When will we be able to view it on a day to day basis?

[scott1]

my forum profile is sexy..hahaha

[scott1]

fcnweb wrote:

The only advertisements will be what already exists on the page. Nothing more than that.
As for the Spanish stuff, just wait until the new Khazahkistan section comes out. Not even Babelfish will be able to translate it.
I kid of course.
For those interested in creating their persona profiles in the new site, I posted a quick guide in the Getting Started section:
http://beta.firstcoastnews.com/life/community...

ive got a qestion..if we also have a profile for the forums section, is there anyway to be able to post a link to it in our topix profile? where it would re-direct you if someone clicked on the link?

[scott1]

i'm trying to see if this will link you to my profile...bare with me...

http://beta.firstcoastnews.com/life/community...

[scott1]

yupp..took me to my profile..sweet..ill add it to the quetion on my topix about website/url/home page..i dont want any of the foolish on here to have my myspace one...ive got enough stalkers!

[MomOf1Teen]

scott1 wrote:

yupp..took me to my profile..sweet..ill add it to the quetion on my topix about website/url/home page..i dont want any of the foolish on here to have my myspace one...ive got enough stalkers!

It worked. I signed in and clicked the add me as a friend button. Whether or not you want to add me is entirely up to you. Have a good day!:-)

[Riverside Rob]

I just re-registered again.
Im never gonna get that email.
I like a webmaster with a sense of humor!

[softballmom]

Well, I have registered, but someone already had my name!! I can't believe someone else was a softballmom!! LOL

So I am softballmom1. I hope I can figure this new thing out.....

[Tyl]

jhkgh

[Riverside Rob]

softballmom wrote:

Well, I have registered, but someone already had my name!! I can't believe someone else was a softballmom!! LOL
So I am softballmom1. I hope I can figure this new thing out.....

Yes but they will never be "THE" softballmom!
Often imitated but never duplicated!

[softballmom]

Riverside Rob wrote:

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Yes but they will never be "THE" softballmom!
Often imitated but never duplicated!

Oh thanks, hon!! How sweet of you to say that!!

I need to take some more pictures of my son's dog and post them so you can see them. I cannot believe how much that Chocolate Lab is growing!!!

I hope you have a wonderful night, Rob!!