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TODAY'S DIALOGUE- October 15, 2002
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This Just In: Skunks Stink - Reuters
Skunks led the list of the bad odors in the nationwide survey, with 59.7 percent of the respondents rating it as 6, the stinkiest rating. Rotten eggs came in second at 47.2 percent, dirty diaper bins received 45.1 percent, bathroom odors were fourth at 37.9 percent and dairy farm smells were fifth at 31.6 percent.

• What are the 5 of the worst smells you can think of? What are the best smells you can think of?
  
  
• When was the last time you smelled something bad?
  When was the last time you smelled something good?
  
  
• What is your reaction to something that smells really bad?(plug your nose to cut out the odor, flee the source) What is your reaction to something that smells really good? (get closer and take in as much of it as you can)
  
  
• Look at these Bible verses regarding bad and good smells and discuss them. Have fun but make sure you get the meaning behind them.(Job 19:17; Exodus 5:21;Psalm 38:5; Genesis 8:20-21; 2 Corinthians 2:14-16; Ephesians 5:2; Philippians 4:18; Psalm 115:1-8.)
  How do you think you "smell" to God? How do you think "smell" to your friends and family? How can we smell good to God?
  

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SIDE ORDERS - other news from today

Father figures needed - The Pioneer
Larry Clemons became a dad when he was 15 years old. He said he received a lot of negative feedback from his teachers, and society in general.

Ugly Brawl Mars Youth Football Game - CBS News
The tape showed young children, teenagers and adults taking part in a wild free-for-all after a San Gabriel Valley Junior All-American Football Conference game in this Los Angeles suburb on Saturday. About 25 people were involved in the fight.

Teen bully gets probation in girl's suicide - Canadian Press
The teen, convicted of uttering threats, must do 20 hours of community service, take anger management and cannot contact the other teens involved or her victim's mother.

Romance Novels Sizzle for the Love of God - Fox News
A growing number of romance novels are cleaning up their act, and burning up readers with stories of love, commitment, marriage and faith.

Biological clock strikes for men too - at age 35 - Times Online
MEN who put their career before having a family should beware: the ticking of the biological clock is as important for fertility in men as it is in women.

Man Sues Over Having to Wear a Tie - ABC News
Government worker Ian Jarman is unhappy that he has to wear a tie to work so he is accusing his management of sex discrimination.

LEFTOVERS - previous dialogues

Thursday - October 10, 2002

Apparently, money can buy happiness.

Wednesday - October 9, 2002

Florida man changes name to 'I am who I am'

Monday - October 7, 2002

KUPD deejay suspended over Kile prank

Friday - October 4, 2002

Indiana teen saved after online suicide bid

Thursday - October 3, 2002

Trophy Husbands

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