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Felinessa

<t>So let me see if I get it, using a green candle (not sure how to get man-made paper). Draw the circle around the penny on the side of the candle and write the 4 in it, then let it burn? Don't you need to say anything or invoke anyone? It sounds really easy, but I wonder if you need "powers" to ...

Felinessa

So it's a matter of visualization and thinking positively? I can try that

Felinessa

<r>Man, the school screwed me over again <E>:(</E> The union negotiated a better rate for us, including the past summer and this academic year, and we thought that today we were getting our retroactive. No chance - they just switched us over to the higher rate, so I did get a bigger paycheque, but ...

Felinessa

<t>Cardis are always in for me :p I think the reason I like them so much is because they are so versatile: you can wear them as sweaters or as jackets, dress them down with a tanktop, dress them up with a lacy cami and a brooch, wear them with jeans, wear them with a button-down shirt and dress ...

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Cardigans!!! They are baaaaaack, so soft, and in those awesome deep colors ... I'm off to Cotton Ginny tonight to get a couple :-4

Felinessa

<t>Hmm, I wonder if anyone paid attention to those cabbage slayings :wah: Absolutely gruesome :yh_devil 
 
As for bad Christians, there are many, and their intolerance and bigotry betrays everything Christ lived and died for. I don't see anything wrong with believing in something good ...

Felinessa

<t>Um, Aura, Christianity didn't come to England in 1066. There were Celtic Christians starting in the 4th century, and Pope Gregory sent St. Augustine at the end of the 6th c. After the Synod of Whitby in 664, the Celtic churches started bringing their theology and practices in line with the Roman ...

Felinessa

Very interesting. But the timing smacks of luring EU tourists, with the enlargement now quite official.

Felinessa

<t>Okay, before we keep bashing this girl as "confused," let's look at the facts: 
 
- 5 months ago she came out of a 2-year relationship 
 
- she might have still feelings for that guy, but she made it pretty clear that she does not intend to get back with him 
 
- she ...

Felinessa

They're Dutch, Zinky :wah: Maybe it's catching on?:p

Felinessa

You're beating about the bush, Spot. A theocracy does not need to be proclaimed officially in order to exist. Of course, I don't believe England is a true theocracy, but I do find it unsettling that the separation between church and state is blurry.

Felinessa

But what else is a state where the head of the state is also the head of the church?

Felinessa

<t>Yah, but England isn't one of those countries centered around civil rights. As long as the Queen is also the Head of the Church of England, England is theoretically a theocracy (although it may not be enforced). 
 
Does this justify the Muslim reaction? On the contrary, it just shows ...

Felinessa

<t>I'm an advocate of freedom in art, so I don't agree with art being censored. But, at the same time, protesting something you don't agree with or suing is an expression of freedom of speech, just as Madonna's use of Christian symbols is one. Catholics have the same rights as Madonna does ...

Felinessa

<t>As hard as I looked, I couldn't see any mentions of anything or anyone being burned or bombed, of any decapitations, executions, violent rallies, threats, etc. I just read about law-suits and boycotts ... Sounds pretty civilized to me. The only connection I can think of is with the moderate ...

Felinessa

<t>There is nothing wrong with followers of a religion believing that their faith is the only true one. Otherwise, there seems to be no point in choosing a particular religion - anything else would do. From this regard, I can find no fault with Christians rejecting the teachings of Islam or ...

Felinessa

Yah, that works if you're awake enough to turn on the lights and check the status of the seat. If you crawl in there in the middle of the night on automatic pilot, eyes sticky and bladder bursting, and plunk down just to get your butt wet, it ain't that pleasant.

Felinessa

I think my bathroom is happy with the new frilly burgundy shower curtains (I LOVE them, they have a satiny look to them!!!). But it keeps telling me to TRAIN THE REPEAT OFFENDERS WHO LEAVE THE SEAT UP :-5

Oh, and it's recently asked for a furry seat cover :-4

Felinessa

Do you even know the guy? I mean, have you talked to him before, or is it a random message?

Felinessa

<r>I wish there was something like that for Canada. But in the meantime, I checked out my old college town in upstate NY. Holy crap!!! For a town about 17,000 people big, there are 3 child-offenders, about 4 rapists, and a whole bunch of people with other offenses!!! And something tells me that's ...

Felinessa

<t>Nope. It's only 18 bucks US on the official site, amaranthia.com, and you'll get TONS of mileage out of that. It took me about 33 hours to finish it the first time, but I'll be playing it again to get the things I missed before. 
 
Personally, I'm a fan of getting free stuff in general ...

Felinessa

Try Aveyond. It's a beautiful RPG in the old style (although it's a new game). It has a lot of strong female characters (including the lead), interesting plot, tons of side quests, and really great music.

Felinessa

Charlie!

You hounding me? :wah:

Felinessa

<t>Why, Adam, Texas, of course. 
 
On top of the parental notification law, there is the limited explicit consent clause regarding contraception: Minor explicitly allowed to consent in limited circumstances (such as if married, a parent, pregnant or older than a specified age). Also, no ...

Felinessa

I met Mr. Felli online, on a personals service - although we really met on the forum part, not the ad part. So the folks who are serious can find each other.

Felinessa

<t>Accountable, I would say that the burden should depend on the age of the teen. If she's 12, in my eyes that's not exactly a teen, although pop culture would have us think otherwise. If she's 17, I think she's more than capable of making the decision, burden and all. So while I would be in support ...

Felinessa

<t>Excellent. It seems we are agreement over what we want accomplished, just not necessarily over the means. 
 
I don't think the boyfriend or his family should have anything to do with it. But a trained psychologist is more than a government bureaucrat: s/he has a good understanding of all ...

Felinessa

<t>Adam Zapple wrote: Let me reiterate; parental consent laws were not born from a need to force kids to consult their parents but to ensure that outside influences don't usurp the authority of the parents and give advice contrary to the values and wishes of the parents 
 
 
So what ...

Felinessa

<t>Note: this post is not aimed at anyone in particular, but drawing on a variety of responses. 
 
We've been talking a lot about the parents' rights over the children. Sure, since the minor is your responsibility, you should have certain rights. But there is a major difference between ...

Felinessa

<t>First of all, I'd like to make it clear that I don't endorse illegal immigration. I myself am working on a very legal immigration file because I believe in upholding the law and sleeping undisturbed at night. 
 
But allow me to play the devil's advocate here: 
 
1. My student visa ...

Felinessa

<t>As someone who is not religious and raised a child without the dubious benefits of relgion, I remember being called upon to help recite a prayer during my own graduation ceremonies. I felt very excluded and anyone who's outside that "norm" feels the same way. 
 
 
But we are ...

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Fishy, isn't it amusing how the innocent newcomers feel the need to justify themselves? :wah:

Felinessa

Isn't it a tad too early for THAT kind of tinnie? :wah:

Tuna, though, delicious

Felinessa

What's a tinnie? Lady Kitty needs to know the ingredients before sticking her nose in it.

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I don't know, there's something suspicious about them rabbits :rolleyes:

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Marie is psychic :wah:

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Was musing about it, Bunny Lady, but then I thought that it will just feed the pomposity.

So

Felinessa

I think the reason why I was itching to comment was Jives' equating Humanists with those who think that everyone should pass, regardless of ability. It got my blood boiling to see such utter ignorance

Felinessa

Yup. I'm on a mission to read all his stuff. Methinks I might want to expand into teaching Sci-Fi next summer, so I'm counting this as productive preparation

Felinessa

I won't feel safe until the Four Laws of Robotics are in place

Felinessa

<t>I don't see why anyone should apply the stigma to ALL new people. Those who need to be avoided have behaved badly from the beginning, so it's pretty clear who's here to hang out and who's here to stir the sh*t. 
 
Pam - taking everyone as they are works great. I highly doubt it too many ...

Felinessa

I'm sure that any drugstore carries toiletries and make-up.

Felinessa

<t>Right. What I was worried about was not necessarily being unable to comment, but whether something happened to my subscription. 
 
Hmm, on the other hand, it seems pretty pointless to post something that no one may reply to. If no one is allowed to react, then what's the point of posting ...

Felinessa

<t>Lulu2 wrote: As a taxpayer, I don't enjoy seeing my educational dollars spent on excluding little children from the religious expressions of others. 
 
 
What I don't understand is how a little kid would feel excluded by witnessing someone else's religious expression, especially if ...

Felinessa

<t>Lulu2 wrote: 
 
If you wish to exclude children, put on a Christmas pageant and see what happens to those who don't celebrate the nativity. 
 
 
 
 
Um, they are going to learn something about how other kids celebrate a holiday? Since when is watching something ...

Felinessa

I tried to do it and it told me that I needed to be a supporting member. Well, I AM one, Gosh darn it :p I logged out, logged back in, same thing.

What's up with that?

Felinessa

<t>If she imagines she'll be garnering Christian support, she's out of luck. I think most Christians are moderate and support the separation of Church and State. Sure, she'll rally the fundies, but the road from Christian to fundie is a long and strenuous one :wah: 
 
 
 
Lulu2 ...

Felinessa

<t>I don't know about the food, Lulu. They make awesome meat and potato dishes, but I don't know how good the restaurants are. Most Westerners would probably find the food a tad on the heavy or greasy side, but I assure you there's more than herrings and beets. 
 
Russian caviar rocks :-4</t>

Felinessa

Interesting name you have there. It brings back certain fond memories of a certain poet.

Good luck working the problems you guys have. And yes, this place is fun, but there is life out there and it should always come first.

Felinessa

<t>Well, yes, our Sun is a pixel in comparison with Antares or Betelgeuse. 
 
But let's consider this: 
 
Betelgeuse and Antares are Red Supergiants; Arcturus and Aldebaran are Red Giants (although they're actually orange). Betelgeuse and Antares are old stars, who may have gone ...

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