If you are a shill for any product and they pay you to say how wonderful it is doesn't that take something away from you? Hawking for dollars by trying to convince folks to buy wha... moreIf you are a shill for any product and they pay you to say how wonderful it is doesn't that take something away from you? Hawking for dollars by trying to convince folks to buy what you are paid to sell? How is that an honorable thing to do? Whaddya think and why?
Some say 'be happy now, for no reason.' and I really admire that, because we only have 'now.' , ever. However I was curious if anyone has any specific mantra they use in their dail... moreSome say 'be happy now, for no reason.' and I really admire that, because we only have 'now.' , ever. However I was curious if anyone has any specific mantra they use in their daily life that helped them get to happiness, or feel they were living..
I don't have even one reliable, kind family member (including parents) so when I try to get my own place/space, I feel an apprehension... there's no one to help me 'if' I needed it... moreI don't have even one reliable, kind family member (including parents) so when I try to get my own place/space, I feel an apprehension... there's no one to help me 'if' I needed it ... does anyone here had the experience of living either alone/roommate but w/no contact with any family ? How did it go, feel?
Trump is obviously surpassing Hillary, as the New Yorker Magazine is writing a series of articles on Trump's lies so far. Hillary? The email conspiracy started by the Republicans a... moreTrump is obviously surpassing Hillary, as the New Yorker Magazine is writing a series of articles on Trump's lies so far. Hillary? The email conspiracy started by the Republicans as a campaign strategy has gotten completely out of hand, as the reference right-wing Judicial Watch and Wikileaks as legitimate sources.
Your guess is as good as mine! Go for it!
How do I know about GW Bush's lies? A book called "935 Lies", by Charles Lewis. He said it was named after GWB's lies. It's on record.
I bought some organically grown peanuts the other day. Some have unusual shapes for peanuts and I'm used to seeing peanuts in the shape having two larger rounded parts with a waist... moreI bought some organically grown peanuts the other day. Some have unusual shapes for peanuts and I'm used to seeing peanuts in the shape having two larger rounded parts with a waist in the middle. Some of these peanuts are bigger and have no waist. Some are way longer than other peanuts. I'm not even sure they are as peanut-buttery as the usual kind. Maybe that's how organic food grows.
In my part of the world, we have lots of classes teaching Indian classical dancing, and a few which teach Western modern dancing. But none teaching Western ballroom dancing.
The I... moreIn my part of the world, we have lots of classes teaching Indian classical dancing, and a few which teach Western modern dancing. But none teaching Western ballroom dancing.
The Internet perhaps? Can you recommend some good sites?
For me, it's my father. Neither of us knows proper ballroom dancing, and we make up our own steps together as we go along at home, and have lots of fun doing it.
The word 'phobia,' upon which the suffix '-phobe' is based, is itself based on the Greek word 'Phobos' (meaning fear or the personification thereof). The dictionary (an... moreConsider:
The word 'phobia,' upon which the suffix '-phobe' is based, is itself based on the Greek word 'Phobos' (meaning fear or the personification thereof). The dictionary (and popular understanding) has the definition of 'homophobia' as the fear OR hatred of homosexuals. (We'll just assume the same rules apply in regard to 'Islamophobia.' I haven't looked it up. :-))
Fear and hatred are two wholly distinct emotions requiring equally distinct responses from society, so how is either term accurate (or fair) for both of the 'phobias' each is used to describe? (Maybe the wholesale manufacture of nonsensical neologisms is why people are getting so sick of the clear tyranny of political correctness?)
Let's use myself for an example. While I do not fear or hate homosexuals, I definitely DO fear Islam--as any rational person would--and I certainly do not hate Muslims. Why, in my case, should I be considered a 'hater' when I 'hate' no one? Why should anyone? Why do people have such a hard time differentiat... less
I'm wondering if you will do an experiment where you replace all of your clothing except for those that require a dress code with just wearing unused plastic garbage, trash, bin ba... moreI'm wondering if you will do an experiment where you replace all of your clothing except for those that require a dress code with just wearing unused plastic garbage, trash, bin bag/liners for at least one week. Will you do it or not & why, if so how soon will you start it.
When Naomi's sons had died she encouraged her daughters-in-law to return to their families. Ruth would not leave her and said
" Whither thou goest I will go
And where thou lodgest... moreWhen Naomi's sons had died she encouraged her daughters-in-law to return to their families. Ruth would not leave her and said
" Whither thou goest I will go
And where thou lodgest I will lodge
THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE
And thy God my God
Where thou diest I will die"
Are there any people you think of as "my people"? Why?
Girls constantly look and glance at me, but sometimes if I approach them they will turn me down. There is this one girl that constantly glances at me, but I feel that if I say some... moreGirls constantly look and glance at me, but sometimes if I approach them they will turn me down. There is this one girl that constantly glances at me, but I feel that if I say something to her, she would act as if I'm scaring her. What seems to be the problem?
