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  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to I'm hungry. Which of these would be best?:
    Naturally, I cannot have a spy eye on your walls.Easy answer - avoid temptation by not buying the manufactured snacks.Instead, prepare the meal before leaving for work - so it's waiting in the fridge for you when you return.I'm sure you know the health ri...  moreNaturally, I cannot have a spy eye on your walls.Easy answer - avoid temptation by not buying the manufactured snacks.Instead, prepare the meal before leaving for work - so it's waiting in the fridge for you when you return.I'm sure you know the health risks.I've worked in aged care residences and seen close up the devastating results of spare tires.I saw myself beginning to add on one kilo per year after the age of fifty.Eventually, I reached the point of being slightly over the maximum healthy weight for my hight.I was feeling tired, uncomfortable, and increasingly less inclined to push myself to physical efforts (though I forced myself nonetheless.)After watching Dr Michael Mosely's documentaries on T.V., I bought three of his books, the one on blood sugar, the one on clever guts, and the 2-5 diet. I started the 2-5 diet. It involves semi-fasting for two days a week. I've found it easy to maintain. I've lost one kilo per week and have decided to keep going till I reach just above the lightest healthy weight f...    less
    • 3 hours ago
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to No one seems to like the fact that I tiptoe through the tulips on here. I answer members who are talking to each other. Oh, SORRY. LOL :
    I love it that you answer, Sharonna.There's no rule that says answers may not have multiple responses.Au contraire, that the ap. makes such responses possible should be taken as an encouragement.It makes things far more lively and interesting if dialogues...  moreI love it that you answer, Sharonna.There's no rule that says answers may not have multiple responses.Au contraire, that the ap. makes such responses possible should be taken as an encouragement.It makes things far more lively and interesting if dialogues or group discussions occur.We need you - the best provocateur.  
    • 3 hours ago
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to I just obtained a face book. Pretty cool, eh?:
    How amazingly similar those faces are in physiognomy and emotional expression.The bone structure looks Anglo-Norman. The expressions look mostly negative, sad or depressed, suspicious, cynical, angry, mischievous, malicious, narcoleptic, demented -only a ...  moreHow amazingly similar those faces are in physiognomy and emotional expression.The bone structure looks Anglo-Norman. The expressions look mostly negative, sad or depressed, suspicious, cynical, angry, mischievous, malicious, narcoleptic, demented -only a few either positive or neutral, asleep, mildly amused, interested, quizzical.  
    • 4 hours ago
  • bookworm
    bookworm started a discussion:
    Can you think of a practical application for quantum physics?
    Australian of the Year awards: Quantum physicist Michelle Yvonne Simmons receives 2018 honour
     
    Last year, Michelle Yvonne Simons received the award of Australian of the Year for her contributions to quantum physics and its practical applications.She...  more    Australian of the Year awards: Quantum physicist Michelle Yvonne Simmons receives 2018 honour
     
    Last year, Michelle Yvonne Simons received the award of Australian of the Year for her contributions to quantum physics and its practical applications.She has launched Australia into "the space race of the computing era".
    Simons, a Brit, formerly professor physics at Cambridge in England, said she emigrated to Australia and became a citizen because the country accepts young leaders in science, has public funds available to fund research, and its scientists have a culture of cooperative team spirit.
    Since arriving in Australia from Britain in 1999, Professor Simmons' work at the University of NSW quantum physics department has helped develop leading technology on a global scale.
    Five years ago, Professor Simmons and her team developed the world's first transistor made from a single atom, as well as the world's thinnest wire.
    Now she is looking to build a quantum computer capable of solving problems in minutes, whi...    less
    • 4 hours ago
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to what's the first thing I should do as a permanent resident in Canada :
    I was remembering how it was for me, having been raised in Australia, arriving in London, UK, to study for four years.The bitter wet cold took two years to adapt to - only 12 days of sunshine each year. The cost of living was three times higher, so no mon...  moreI was remembering how it was for me, having been raised in Australia, arriving in London, UK, to study for four years.The bitter wet cold took two years to adapt to - only 12 days of sunshine each year. The cost of living was three times higher, so no money for coffees, movies or extras. And learning how to be accepted meant being observant and learning to adapt quickly. The list above came out of that experience.For a young woman alone in a big city, I would add learning how to avoid male harassment and how to safely deal with it when it happens anyway.  less
    • 6 hours ago
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to Once you get to know me, you_________________________.:
    I don't mind an 18-year-old in a 67-year-old body.My inner 18-year-old still haunts my 62-year-old body - though I give the young one free rein in imagination only. 
    • 7 hours ago
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to Does the best pot taste like sweet green napthalene and stings the nose?:
    Nope.Naphthalene is highly carcinogenic. The smell is an instant warning to get out quick.The fragrance of weed (the leaves, not the smoke) does no harm.The two are nothing alike.If you encounter weed that smells like naphthalene don't trust it. Seal it i...  moreNope.Naphthalene is highly carcinogenic. The smell is an instant warning to get out quick.The fragrance of weed (the leaves, not the smoke) does no harm.The two are nothing alike.If you encounter weed that smells like naphthalene don't trust it. Seal it in plastic and throw it into garbage for a landfill site.  
    • 7 hours ago
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to What other passions do you have?:
    time with friends - soul mates who are bored by small-talk but love openness and meaningful conversationsliterature - novels, poetry, stage plays, short fiction, some non-fictionculture - the arts - world fusion styleshumanities and polemicstrying to keep...  moretime with friends - soul mates who are bored by small-talk but love openness and meaningful conversationsliterature - novels, poetry, stage plays, short fiction, some non-fictionculture - the arts - world fusion styleshumanities and polemicstrying to keep abreast of discoveries in science, esp. environmentalnature - wilderness, animals, flora  
    • 7 hours ago
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to Which part of your life would make a great children’s story? ~:
    There'd be several episodes which would each make a separate story.- The rescue of a stray cat who later that night delivered kittens.- Winning a sand sculpture competition - all the ice-cream one could eat - the result.- All the strategies for trying to ...  moreThere'd be several episodes which would each make a separate story.- The rescue of a stray cat who later that night delivered kittens.- Winning a sand sculpture competition - all the ice-cream one could eat - the result.- All the strategies for trying to deal with bullies - and finally the one that worked.- The birth of a black Arabian colt with a white star - being there to imprint him when he was born - how he grew into a stallion - how I trained him and how he turned out.- For teenagers - a trip to an island in a tiny sailboat - how the wind and tide changed on the return journey - the boat capsized, lost the rudder pin and began to drift out to sea - and how we survived.  less
    • 7 hours ago
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to I'm hungry. Which of these would be best?:
    The muesli, fruit and yogurt - healthier, yummier, will keep you feeling satisfied for much longer.
    • 7 hours ago
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to How's this for A Hopeless Dilemma With No Solution?:
    I'd just forget the drier and let my hands drip dry in their own time.
    • 7 hours ago
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to Once you get to know me, you_________________________.:
    Hmm.Not sure if the "me" means you, Element, or me, the answering Mugger.If you, I like and respect you, have enjoyed our past messages and exchanges, yet I still feel a little shy and uncertain about where we stand.If me - I'm not that easy to get to kno...  moreHmm.Not sure if the "me" means you, Element, or me, the answering Mugger.If you, I like and respect you, have enjoyed our past messages and exchanges, yet I still feel a little shy and uncertain about where we stand.If me - I'm not that easy to get to know. I don't reveal unless I feel confident that it's okay to be fully myself. I'm happiest and most relaxed when someone has no resentment of matters of the mind - when they enjoy a world of exploration, speculation, free thought, humanities, creativity and culture. Specifically, I take my clues and cues from the other. If they're not interested in these things, I shut down and hide.  less
    • 7 hours ago
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to what's the first thing I should do as a permanent resident in Canada :
    - get to know your neighbours- learn about the special differences in attitudes and customs, and be tactful about anything with which you might disagree- learn the differences in language- learn about local native flora and fauna and their needs and habit...  more- get to know your neighbours- learn about the special differences in attitudes and customs, and be tactful about anything with which you might disagree- learn the differences in language- learn about local native flora and fauna and their needs and habits- learn about the specific history of the First Nation tribe in your local area- be sure you know how to be prepared to survive the cold winters- understand differences in the laws- expect the unexpected - in English speaking countries it's often the small differences that are the most surprising  less
    • 7 hours ago
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to Now that Trump is starting his campaign for the next election, how do you read the mood of the nation?:
    I agree.However, I do think there are variations in strategies.The unpleasant policies are usually enacted as soon after being elected as possible, to give the electorate time to adapt and the fury time to die down.Tax cuts, public works, and fulfilment o...  moreI agree.However, I do think there are variations in strategies.The unpleasant policies are usually enacted as soon after being elected as possible, to give the electorate time to adapt and the fury time to die down.Tax cuts, public works, and fulfilment of local wishes tend to come in the twelve months before an election.And there's no doubt that publicity stunts and paid campaign planning increase intensity as an election approaches. The noise gets so loud that many people start switching off.  
    • Wed at 10:34 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to Now that Trump is starting his campaign for the next election, how do you read the mood of the nation?:
    I'm sure you're right. I'll concede I could have phrased the question better.What are the polls in the USA currently saying about people's voting intentions?Are the polls still regarded as reliable?When political analysts discuss the current administratio...  moreI'm sure you're right. I'll concede I could have phrased the question better.What are the polls in the USA currently saying about people's voting intentions?Are the polls still regarded as reliable?When political analysts discuss the current administration, what are the views pro and against?How much do people listen to these analyses?Does anyone deliberately listen to both sides of the arguments?  
    • Wed at 10:29 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to I honestly do not know which is worse. PLAYING DUMB OR BEING DUMB. You suffer bigly at the hands of both. How many ARE BOTH?:
    I think being dumb is the more unfortunate, assuming it means the person has an intellectual disability -because it means the person has no choice in the matter.At least the person who merely plays dumb need not be the life-long victim of his own stupidit...  moreI think being dumb is the more unfortunate, assuming it means the person has an intellectual disability -because it means the person has no choice in the matter.At least the person who merely plays dumb need not be the life-long victim of his own stupidity. My mother had a best friend who was very smart but played the dumb blonde whenever flirting with men.Jenny started out as a fashion model, became a writer of children's television programs, then boss of the ABC children's TV department, and later a successful campaigner for the Labour party. She also did lots of advocacy work for disadvantaged children and was a foster mother.Her flirtatious wiles won her three marriages: one to a psychiatrist - ended in divorce; the next to a scientist - ended with his death; the last to another psychiatrist also ended with his death. The deaths were natural.I watched Jenny play dumb. For instance, when it was time for daylight saving, she'd look at her watch in a puzzled way and ask the man, "should I put my watch an h...    less
    • Wed at 10:20 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to Can a 24/7 LIAR ever respect those who buy his lies without question? How can you possibly respect those you can con/scam/dupe easily? :
    I think the con-artist starts from the position of not respecting others.
    • Wed at 10:00 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to Can a 24/7 LIAR ever respect those who buy his lies without question? How can you possibly respect those you can con/scam/dupe easily? :
    I think the con-artist starts from the position of not respecting others - otherwise, he (or she) wouldn't try to deceive in the first place.
    • Wed at 10:00 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to "We are all more than the worst thing we've ever done". Agree/dis/why?:
    Agree.Because we are the sum of all we have done, and that includes the good.I believe that for most people, the worst they've done is usually an aberration or a mistake - perhaps something done foolishly under extreme stress and usually something they re...  moreAgree.Because we are the sum of all we have done, and that includes the good.I believe that for most people, the worst they've done is usually an aberration or a mistake - perhaps something done foolishly under extreme stress and usually something they regret and don't repeat.  
    • Wed at 9:57 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to On the CHESSBOARD OF LIFE which piece would YOU like to be if you were given a choice? Why?:
    Honestly, the Queen.She has the most freedom of movement.
    • Wed at 9:53 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to He either ROCKS or SUCKS! Is anyone anywhere ambivalent about the extremely stable genius sb prez? Why/how? :
    I imagine that quite a few Republican politicians are now ambivalent.On the one hand, they may consider Trump a liability due to his poor skills, knowledge and diplomacy and, on the other hand, they may be well aware of the loyalty of the heartland and it...  moreI imagine that quite a few Republican politicians are now ambivalent.On the one hand, they may consider Trump a liability due to his poor skills, knowledge and diplomacy and, on the other hand, they may be well aware of the loyalty of the heartland and its liking for a demagogue.They may be in quite a quandary over how to deal with the situation.  
    • Wed at 9:52 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to Now that Trump is starting his campaign for the next election, how do you read the mood of the nation?:
    Good point.
    • Wed at 9:48 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to Why do teens get pregnant ?:
    It's interesting that you ask the question,and yet are not interested in watching the show.If you watched it often enough, your question would eventually be answered.Young girls desperately want to be loved, and often imagine that if they give sex to a bo...  moreIt's interesting that you ask the question,and yet are not interested in watching the show.If you watched it often enough, your question would eventually be answered.Young girls desperately want to be loved, and often imagine that if they give sex to a boy he will love her. Some boys will fall in love. Most can't because they don't yet have the emotional capacity.In religious families, they may be seeking a way to escape the family by getting married and starting a separate life of their own.Most youthful brains have poor impulse control. It takes until age 26 for the human brain and nervous system to reach full physical maturity.They don't think about the future and possible consequences - or they do, but don't have enough experience to realise that what they imagine is not realistic.They are experimental, risk takers, love adventure, and may often be on drugs or drunk.Parents are not watching out for their kids and being responsible - or the kids are rebelling and being skillfully secretive.Group pressure; the...    less
    • Wed at 9:42 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to Why do teens get pregnant ?:
    It's interesting that you ask the question,and yet are not interested in watching the show.If you watched it often enough, your question would eventually be answered.Young girls desperately want to be loved, and often imagine that if they give sex to a bo...  moreIt's interesting that you ask the question,and yet are not interested in watching the show.If you watched it often enough, your question would eventually be answered.Young girls desperately want to be loved, and often imagine that if they give sex to a boy he will love her. Some boys will fall in love, most can't because they don't yet have the emotional capacity.Most youthful brains have poor impulse control. It takes until age 26 for the human brain and nervous system to reach full physical maturity.They don't think about the future and possible consequences - or they do, but don't have enough experience to realise that what they imagine is not realistic.They are experimental, risk takers, love adventure, and may often be on drugs or drunk.Parents are not watching out for their kids and being responsible - or the kids are rebelling and being skillfully secretive.In religious families, they may be seeking a way to escape the family by getting married and starting a separate life of their own.Group pressure; the...    less
    • Wed at 9:41 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to Why do teens get pregnant ?:
    Very perceptive.My sister got pregnant at 13, deliberately. My mother forced her to get an abortion.My sister then had 3 more pregnancies (with the same result.)I asked her why. She said she wanted someone (the baby) to love and be loved by. I believ...  moreVery perceptive.My sister got pregnant at 13, deliberately. My mother forced her to get an abortion.My sister then had 3 more pregnancies (with the same result.)I asked her why. She said she wanted someone (the baby) to love and be loved by. I believed her.At 17 she left home, got pregnant to a man who was married with 7 children and who made it clear that he would not accept responsibility for the child.My sister proved a poor mother. She took the baby to India without vaccinations. The baby girl nearly died of some disease and had to be airlifted back home to a hospital, where it took six months before she fully recovered.My sister regularly left vitamin pills and razor blades within easy reach of the toddler.At 2, Sarah drowned. All the conditions were ripe to make it a highly probable accident. My sister, Nikki, was packing to leave after a visit to Mum's place.Sarah wanted to dress up in my sister's full-length nighty, and Nikki let her, thinking it would keep the child busy and out of her hair.The doo...    less
    • Wed at 9:30 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to Do you like my son's name ?:
    I see nothing wrong with the names.They're probably quite common names - though that would depend on your area and the people who live there.Common names are often the easiest to live with and have the advantage of not attracting bullies in the school pla...  moreI see nothing wrong with the names.They're probably quite common names - though that would depend on your area and the people who live there.Common names are often the easiest to live with and have the advantage of not attracting bullies in the school playground.Both are names of archangels.Gabriel - the messengerMichael - the warriorDo you have exactly the meanings you want?  
    • Wed at 9:04 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm started a discussion:
    Now that Trump is starting his campaign for the next election, how do you read the mood of the nation?
    Are enough of the electorate sick of Trump yet?Are the Republicans satisfied with the direction in which Trump is leading the nation?If a significant number were dissatisfied, what options would be open to them to put forward and alternative?Will the Demo...  moreAre enough of the electorate sick of Trump yet?Are the Republicans satisfied with the direction in which Trump is leading the nation?If a significant number were dissatisfied, what options would be open to them to put forward and alternative?Will the Democrats put forward really good candidates?Will the Dems put the right tactics and effort into their campaign?And will more Democrats not take the outcome for granted and come out to vote?  
    • Wed at 8:58 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to “There’s never been a time in the history of our country where somebody was so mistreated as I have been”. :
    The Prez thought that when he and the Queen laughed together it meant that she was having fun, "such a great time together."He clearly doesn't realise that she's a consummate actor, easily as good as Katherine Hepburn or Lauren Bacall, able to laugh when ...  moreThe Prez thought that when he and the Queen laughed together it meant that she was having fun, "such a great time together."He clearly doesn't realise that she's a consummate actor, easily as good as Katherine Hepburn or Lauren Bacall, able to laugh when diplomacy requires it, whether something is funny or not.She may even have been genuinely amused by something he said - though as you say, probably not for the reasons he imagines.Now that he's starting his campaign for the next election, how do you read the mood of the nation?Are enough of the electorate sick of him yet?Will the Democrats put forward really good candidates?Will the Dems put the right tactics and effort into their campaign?And will more Democrats not take the outcome for granted and come out to vote?  less
    • Wed at 8:51 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to Can you solve this ?:
    Something's not right about the thick lines of the diagonals on those triangles. They blur the exact position at which the diagonal would dissect the graph lines.
    • Wed at 7:07 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to Should you try to be perfectionist when you know it makes other people feel bad?:
    No one can "make" anyone feel anything.We are each responsible for our own feelings.Take this example.An exhibitionist in a raincoat walks up and down a train platform during rush hour exposing himself to various women.One woman sees what he exposes, scre...  moreNo one can "make" anyone feel anything.We are each responsible for our own feelings.Take this example.An exhibitionist in a raincoat walks up and down a train platform during rush hour exposing himself to various women.One woman sees what he exposes, screams and runs to tell the guards and call the police.Another slips away quietly and calls the police on her mobile phone.Another laughs and throws him a coin.A tourist from New Guinea asks him why he's forgotten his cow's horn to cover it up.A doctor tells him he'd better get the nasty looking mole checked by a skin cancer specialist.Another woman ridicules the thing exposed.Another flies into a rage and shouts abuse at him.Another runs up and down the platform warning everyone.Another walks up and ask if she can give it a feel, (I admit, that one's implausible).So the range of emotions would appear to be fear, humour and charity, curiosity, concern, anger, outrage and perhaps arousal (though more likely a challenge.)How we react emotionally depends on how w...    less
    • Wed at 6:57 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to I expect we want folks to pay attention to us. Is there anyone who's attention you spefically want and can't seem to get? Why?:
    In conversations with my literary friends, it feels like an equal amount of give and take - and that is bliss.If anything, I aim to listen more than I speak. Attention spans can be short with many people. I wondered about all this and looked it up.Mo...  moreIn conversations with my literary friends, it feels like an equal amount of give and take - and that is bliss.If anything, I aim to listen more than I speak. Attention spans can be short with many people. I wondered about all this and looked it up.Most people's attention begins to drift if one speaks for more than a minute.I try to condense what I need to say into about 45 seconds or three sentences max. Writing gives me a lot more freedom.Sometimes I wish my husband would pay more attention. It's frustrating when he forgets what I said a few seconds ago and when he forgets agreements (which I thought were genuine and freely made.) He's only 72 and I don't think he's got early dementia. He's always been this way.  less
    • Tue at 10:36 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to Are you a people person? Excited to meet new people, expand your horizons? Or do you dread meeting strangers and avoid doing so? WHY?:
    Depends entirely on the kind of person.For years I hung around in a rural area and my friends were fellow horse riders or members of my yoga class - but I felt painfully lonely. I was acutely aware (plenty of obvious clues) of the necessity to hide my inn...  moreDepends entirely on the kind of person.For years I hung around in a rural area and my friends were fellow horse riders or members of my yoga class - but I felt painfully lonely. I was acutely aware (plenty of obvious clues) of the necessity to hide my inner self in order to have those few friends.But then about three years ago I went back to university to study creative writing. There I've met fellow writers - people with broad ranges of interests and knowledge, people who are free and deep thinkers. Suddenly I am on fire, in love with life and the world. Now I have a small circle of friends who mean everything to me. I can be myself with them and they with me. It is the first time in my life when I've felt free to be fully myself and hold nothing back.Why?I have discovered over the years that non-intellectuals often hold a kind of inverted-intellectual-snobbery. They literally hate people with education. They are apt to say things like "brainy people have no common sense" (a myth), "you can't learn about life f...    less
    • Tue at 10:18 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to Is it harder for you to concentrate when those around you are discussing things/people you like or those you don't? Do you shut them out?:
    It probably would be.Generally, I think concentration is one of my strengths; if it's important, a shift of my will can shut out secondary perceptions.But on second thoughts I may be deluding myself.When I need to focus, I usually take myself away from po...  moreIt probably would be.Generally, I think concentration is one of my strengths; if it's important, a shift of my will can shut out secondary perceptions.But on second thoughts I may be deluding myself.When I need to focus, I usually take myself away from possible distractions.I have found that there's a difference in my writing between when I'm focused or when there are distractions. If it's academic, the thinking is less clear and needs more editing. If it's creative, the deep juice is not there and I might come out with less than the optimum choices in words.  less
    • Tue at 9:58 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to Ever feel like a hostage? You were somewhere you didn't want to be and had to stay anyway for awhile. Has that happened often/seldom?:
    • Tue at 9:49 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to Ever feel like a hostage? You were somewhere you didn't want to be and had to stay anyway for awhile. Has that happened often/seldom?:
    There've been numerous times when I've needed to wait and be patient - but nobody made me a hostage.Perhaps the nearest to that would have been to couple of times when I've had a severe accident and had to wait to be seen by a doctor in casualty.The wound...  moreThere've been numerous times when I've needed to wait and be patient - but nobody made me a hostage.Perhaps the nearest to that would have been to couple of times when I've had a severe accident and had to wait to be seen by a doctor in casualty.The wounds were not obvious on the outside.With the broken ribs (fell off a horse), they didn't pay attention till I fainted and fell on the floor. It turned out to be a pneumothorax and I ended up in the general ward with a stent draining my lung for four days.The second time, the blades of a ride-on-mower took a large chunk out of my bum when I and the machine took a six-meter somersault from the side of a hill. I had showered and cleaned the wound, applied a large dressing, and then (husband drove me) sat on one side of my bum while waiting. When the nurses finally saw the wound there was a massive scramble to get me into surgery. Today the scar looks like a faded hieroglyphic in a misplaced valley within the mound of that buttock.  less
    • Tue at 9:49 PM
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    bookworm replied to Are you a PILL POPPER? Do you take them often for what ails you or would you rather endure some pain instead? Because?:
    I rarely take pain pills - only if the pain is so severe that it prevents me from breathing properly, as when I had four broken ribs.In general, I think it's better to bear the pain because- it helps us ease back and not push our bodies too much during th...  moreI rarely take pain pills - only if the pain is so severe that it prevents me from breathing properly, as when I had four broken ribs.In general, I think it's better to bear the pain because- it helps us ease back and not push our bodies too much during the process of healing- it is an important guide, telling us when we might need to consult a doctor or perhaps change our lifestyle (e.g., eat a more nutritious diet, exercise, have a better sleep schedule.)- pain is less painful when we accept it  
    • Tue at 9:39 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to “There’s never been a time in the history of our country where somebody was so mistreated as I have been”. :
    It seems we agree on many things.
    • Tue at 9:28 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to “There’s never been a time in the history of our country where somebody was so mistreated as I have been”. :
    Haha! I agree.I was astounded when he claimed to have graduated with good marks from a good university.I checked it out, and it turned out to be exact - a degree in business from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania - widely considered one...  moreHaha! I agree.I was astounded when he claimed to have graduated with good marks from a good university.I checked it out, and it turned out to be exact - a degree in business from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania - widely considered one of the best for business.However, people can easily forget what they learned at uni if they don't keep researching and learning after they leave their formal education.Also, a business education leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to the qualifications required of an elected representative in a democracy - or a president.I think those who first put him forward for the job figured they'd be able to manage him like a puppet - and then got a rude shock.  less
    • Tue at 9:26 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to “There’s never been a time in the history of our country where somebody was so mistreated as I have been”. :
    I agree. :)
    • Tue at 9:13 PM
  • bookworm
    bookworm replied to How to comfort your wife when she's sad ? :
     response to the first question:1. Attend prenatal classes with your wife and read books like "What to expect when you're expecting." You need to know what to expect, all the variables.2. Ask her what she wants for her delivery, her 100% and her choi...  more response to the first question:1. Attend prenatal classes with your wife and read books like "What to expect when you're expecting." You need to know what to expect, all the variables.2. Ask her what she wants for her delivery, her 100% and her choices if there are complications. Be prepared to barrack for her if an obstetrician tries to bulldoze her into a cesarian or an episiotomy (is it absolutely necessary?). Due to the Herculean physical demands of labour, a woman often lacks the emotional energy and strength to fight for her own rights.3. Be well prepared. Make sure she does a poo and has a pee after her waters break. Make sure she has a light, nutritious meal of slow glycemic energy foods. Have plenty of liquids on hand, fruit juices, herbal teas, electrolytes (Barocca B) and soups. She will sweat a lot and need replenishing to avoid dehydration.4. Look after yourself. Being a birth support companion usually means the loss of a night's sleep and dealing with intense fatigue. Have a couple of friends...    less
    • Tue at 9:10 PM
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    bookworm replied to Emirate is a very sexy word.. What does it mean anyway? :
    An amir is a prince.An emir is a ruler, chief, or commander in Islamic countries.The United Arab Emirates is a federation of the constitutional monarchies of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khajmah, Sharjah and Umm al Quwain. Each emirate is gov...  moreAn amir is a prince.An emir is a ruler, chief, or commander in Islamic countries.The United Arab Emirates is a federation of the constitutional monarchies of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khajmah, Sharjah and Umm al Quwain. Each emirate is governed by a ruler; together, they jointly form the Federal Supreme Council. The idea of an emirate carries romance. They own racehorse studs and racecourses in all western countries. They own breeding studs of Arabian horses and ride Arabians in competitive endurance rides in the Middle East, Europe, U.S. and South America. Most of us have seen fictional amirs and emirs in Hollywood movies like Lawrence of Arabia - always presented in romanticised ways.The reality is not very romantic. The regimes are not democratic. Cruelty to animals is rife. Foreign workers are badly exploited. Women are abused within their homes, especially the ones who are not rich. Despotism, cronyism, hypocrisy and corruption is the dominant way of life.  less
    • Tue at 2:09 PM
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    bookworm replied to “There’s never been a time in the history of our country where somebody was so mistreated as I have been”. :
    Speaking to Fox and Friends on June 13th about his time with the Queen, Trump said, "I have such a great relationship, and we were laughing and having fun. And her people said she hasn't had so much fun in 25 years...Then I got criticized for it because t...  moreSpeaking to Fox and Friends on June 13th about his time with the Queen, Trump said, "I have such a great relationship, and we were laughing and having fun. And her people said she hasn't had so much fun in 25 years...Then I got criticized for it because they said we were having too much fun."When CNN asked Buckingham Palace for a response to Trump's comments, they were told it was “not something we would comment on”.Everyone who meets the Queen is coached on protocols and etiquette. Trump breached this advice on numerous occasions.A royal's life is as constrained as that of a Queen bee. The role forbids the Queen any personal relationships outside her immediate family.Even English Prime Ministers, whom she gets to know well on a professional level, never know her private persona.For scores of years, people have said of the Queen that she's very good at being friendly but never anyone's friend.She can't be. She must be above cronyism and corruption.Trump may have mistaken a friendly dem...    less
    • Tue at 1:30 PM
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    bookworm replied to “There’s never been a time in the history of our country where somebody was so mistreated as I have been”. :
    He's an idiot.He forgets that the Queen has been a professional diplomat since she was 25. All royals are raised to it from the cradle.While the Queen is known to prefer conservative politics, she does not personally prefer populists and demagogues. Her r...  moreHe's an idiot.He forgets that the Queen has been a professional diplomat since she was 25. All royals are raised to it from the cradle.While the Queen is known to prefer conservative politics, she does not personally prefer populists and demagogues. Her role demands that with Trump she must play the role of a convivial host and Head of State entertaining her equal in official status.She must even tolerate his breaches of etiquette - like when he laid his hand on her back.Yuk! Can you imagine what it would take not to squirm or jolt away? Not to call the guards and have him escorted out of the room for a pep talk?  less
    • Tue at 12:41 PM
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    bookworm replied to “There’s never been a time in the history of our country where somebody was so mistreated as I have been”. :
    I don't think Trump knows much about history.But even if we look at recent times...Obama's presidency was similarly marked by the internet and intensely rapid delivery of a constant news stream - yet he handled his opposition with grace, diplomacy and rea...  moreI don't think Trump knows much about history.But even if we look at recent times...Obama's presidency was similarly marked by the internet and intensely rapid delivery of a constant news stream - yet he handled his opposition with grace, diplomacy and realism.Trump, as a narcissist, views opposition as personal rather than political.But I'll grant him one thing. I doubt any president has used Twitter the way he does. Since the Twitter-verse is a giant echo chamber, it's not surprising that he gets an overwhelming amount of noise coming back at him.  less
    • Tue at 12:25 PM
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    bookworm replied to Is it easy not to give yourself the best advice for fear of change?:
    Yes - I think that's often the case for many of us.What we are familiar with, even if unpleasant, may seem easier to bear than enduring the fear of the new and unfamiliar.Or it could be due to a lack of confidence in the ability to learn and succeed.Happi...  moreYes - I think that's often the case for many of us.What we are familiar with, even if unpleasant, may seem easier to bear than enduring the fear of the new and unfamiliar.Or it could be due to a lack of confidence in the ability to learn and succeed.Happily, the brain is "plastic," meaning that we can all adapt and change. The hardest part of learning new skills is always at the beginning. There is a thing called "cognitive dissonance" - a special kind of discomfort we feel when encountering a very unfamiliar thing, like a new way of thinking. We start by just hearing or reading it for the first time. There's a sense of shock or surprise and wonder. Then we come back to it, investigate it. How does it apply in various situations? Gradually we get used to it, begin to see whether it suits our needs or not, and if it does, begin to try it on, experiment with it. If it works, we practise more, until eventually, we develop competence and skill. One day, we discover the new thing has become part of how we behave and ...    less
    • Tue at 12:20 PM
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    bookworm replied to How to comfort your wife when she's scared ?:
    Comforting cannot allay a phobia.Cognitive Behavioural Conditioning can reduce and eventually eliminate the fear.
    • Tue at 12:09 PM
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    bookworm replied to Why do many suggest that just to live is emotional illness?:
    Thank you! It was a lovely day, fine and mild. Walked 2 k's down the road to the village - beautiful rural scenery all the way. Met friend Karen for a lunch-snack and coffee at the general store - long leisurely chat. Returned home with just enough time l...  moreThank you! It was a lovely day, fine and mild. Walked 2 k's down the road to the village - beautiful rural scenery all the way. Met friend Karen for a lunch-snack and coffee at the general store - long leisurely chat. Returned home with just enough time left for a little weeding in the veggie patch.I really like you too! :) :)  
    • Tue at 11:57 AM
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    bookworm replied to Do you have 13 minutes to listen and look at this book question?:
    A good teaching story for kids of the right stage of education and ability.I found the reading style of the audiobook a bit too slow, the tone of voice too flat and depressing, even though the story has a happy ending.Because of that, I'd rather give a ch...  moreA good teaching story for kids of the right stage of education and ability.I found the reading style of the audiobook a bit too slow, the tone of voice too flat and depressing, even though the story has a happy ending.Because of that, I'd rather give a child the book than the audio version.I thought it would suit kids from about 6-9 if the parent does the reading - because that's the age when kids natural development starts to shift from fantasy to concrete reality. The publishers recommend 9 -12 years old presumably because, by then, a kid can read for him or herself.   less
    • Tue at 11:46 AM
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    bookworm replied to How do you convince yourself that a new partner is free of any STD which s/he might pass on to you? :
    Have the sexual history conversation in which each tells the other the whole truth and nothing but.Then each gets a full STD check, shows the results to the other, and the same again three months later.In the meantime, if you can't wait, take precautions ...  moreHave the sexual history conversation in which each tells the other the whole truth and nothing but.Then each gets a full STD check, shows the results to the other, and the same again three months later.In the meantime, if you can't wait, take precautions - use condoms, dental dams, and only safe sex practices. This includes precautions around kissing and "minor" conditions like herpes.Guaranteed to develop a high level of trust in each other's integrity and promote deep intimacy.  
    • Tue at 1:29 AM
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    bookworm replied to Did you ever wonder what the inside of your nose smells like?:
    Nope, not till this moment.On reflection, whatever I can smell in any one instant is already something that is on the inside of my nose.
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  • Can you think of a practical application for quantum physics?

    Australian of the Year awards: Quantum physicist Michelle Yvonne...  moreAustralian of the Year awards: Quantum physicist Michelle Yvonne Simmons receives 2018 honour
     
    Last year, Michelle Yvonne Simons received the award of Australian of the Year for her contributions to quantum physics and its practical applications.She has launched Australia into "the space race of the computing era".
    Simons, a Brit, formerly professor physics at Cambridge in England, said she emigrated to Australia and became a citizen because the country accepts young leaders in science, has public funds available to fund research, and its scientists have a culture of cooperative team spirit.
    Since arriving in Australia from Britain in 1999, Professor Simmons' work at the University of NSW quantum physics department has helped develop leading technology on a global scale.
    Five years ago, Professor Simmons and her team developed the world's first transistor made from a single atom, as well as the world's thinnest wire.
    Now she is looking to build a quantum computer capable of solving problems in minutes, whi...    less
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  • Now that Trump is starting his campaign for the next election, how do you read the mood of the nation?

    Are enough of the electorate sick of Trump yet?Are the Republica...  moreAre enough of the electorate sick of Trump yet?Are the Republicans satisfied with the direction in which Trump is leading the nation?If a significant number were dissatisfied, what options would be open to them to put forward and alternative?Will the Democrats put forward really good candidates?Will the Dems put the right tactics and effort into their campaign?And will more Democrats not take the outcome for granted and come out to vote?  
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  • What does it mean to be a "Good Samaritan" in today's society?

    How might the government have a more humane approach to asylum s...  moreHow might the government have a more humane approach to asylum seekers in dire straights?How would you react if you saw a person unconscious and bleeding in the street?
    What is the value and meaning of charity?  
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  • If you don't enjoy preparing and cooking healthy food, what kinds of food do you eat, and where do you get it from?

    Do you experience pleasure in eating?Or is food as fuel just a n...  moreDo you experience pleasure in eating?Or is food as fuel just a necessary chore in order to live?Is it easily accessible?Is it cheap?Would professional nutritionists consider it healthy as a long term staple diet?How long have you been eating in this way?How is your weight and health right now?Do you have dietary special needs, such as allergies or food intolerances, which make a healthy diet difficult to organise and sustain?  
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  • What is your definition of human physical beauty?

     


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    What I notice is the "I am beautiful, joyously confident in how I look" expressions on their faces. Proof that perceptions of beauty are two-faced; one way is the reflection from the culture around the woman from birth, the other is her self-perception - each working upon the other in a reciprocal feedback loop.
    Doesn't it demonstrate that our fashion and beauty industries damage self-confidence more often than they enhance it? It's all about making people feel inadequate so they will buy products and plastic surgeries. And now they're working on men to start making them feel just as vulnerable. Isn't it high time we rebelled?  less
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  • If you could start a cult, what would be it's main characteristics?

    What would it believe?What would its ethical principles be?What ...  moreWhat would it believe?What would its ethical principles be?What rituals would it have?What symbols would it use?  
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  • What would be the hat to end all hats?

    What could you wear on your head that would make people stop wha...  moreWhat could you wear on your head that would make people stop what they are doing and stare in awe and amazement?  
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  • If your five-year-old self suddenly found themselves inhabiting your current body, what would your five-year-old self do first?

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  • Slow here the last few days. Has everyone gone away for an Easter break, or is this site slowly dying?

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  • What might cause a chemist to wonder whether a physicist and a botanist were dissolvable in water?

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  • Would you ever call you cat Schrodinger? Why / why not? What would be his caracteristics? What might his nick-name be?

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  • Could you invent a poem using scientific terms &/or concepts? Please let us read it here and now.

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  • WOuld you ever call your cat Schrondinger? Why/why not?

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  • What is the dichotomy paradox?

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  • Can you explain the aerodynamics of a kite?

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  • What do you think is the most enjoyable and effective way to learn maths?

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  • Are there places where adults can learn high-school level chemistry? Where?

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  • What kinds of illnesses might be healable by stem cell therapy sometime within the next ten years?

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  • If time ceases just over the event horizon of a black hole, does that mean that three-dimensional space also disappears there?

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  • Anyone know where Whitehair and Merlin disappeared to? Why they left? Whether they'll be back?

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  • What are you doing to prepare a special day or event for your Belovéd on Valentine's Day?

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  • What are you doing to prepare a special day or event for your Belovéd on Valentine's Day?

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  • If you could choose the kind of afterlife you would most like, what would it be like?

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  • What would you want buried with you so you could use it in the afterlife?

    Throughout the millenia, different cultures have believed in dif...  moreThroughout the millenia, different cultures have believed in different kinds of afterlives. Some would ensure their relatives were buried with all the items they would need.  
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  • Something happened to you or you witnessed it, and all these years later the memory still makes you laugh. What happened?

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  • When did something start out badly for you but in the end, it was great?

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  • What are your thoughts on mobile phone radiation?

    see video online:"The truth about mobile phone and wireless radi...  moresee video online:"The truth about mobile phone and wireless radiation" -- Dr Devra Davis  
    Last post by bookworm - December 19, 2018
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  • Cults do it; ads & con-men do it; some politicians & legit businesses do it. - Do you fall for it, call them on it or walk the other way?

    To "mind****" means to systematically lie with intent to profit,...  moreTo "mind****" means to systematically lie with intent to profit, often involving creating the impression that the deceived one will gain some good from it. The deception is not discovered till its way too late. Some people even die having never realised the lie (eg the Red Barn cult.)
    The process of recovery from a mind**** may require professional help, and typically involves intense and disturbing emotion, such as shock, confusion, or fear.Researchers now say that any ordinary person can be conned in this way; one does not have to be especially gullible or naive because the perpetrators are highly skilled at what they do. Have you ever had an experience like this? If so, how did you recover? If you have avoided one or more - how did you recognise the signs? Did you tell the person (or group) what you honestly thought? Did you blow the whistle?  less
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  • When you know someone is spreading bull dung, do you point out what it is to them? How, when, and why?

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  • When you know someone is humbugging with politeness or flattery, do you ignore it and respond politely, or do you call them on it?

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  • Has anyone ever asked to temporarily store their stuff at your place and then left it there? How did you deal with the situation?

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  • Could global warming be God's way of clearing the planet to make way for a new kingdom of the faithful?

    The other day, somebody told me that some sects of Christians, n...  moreThe other day, somebody told me that some sects of Christians, namely the Jehovahs Witnesses, the Seventh Day Adventists and the Christadelphians, believe in a literal Armageddon, or war to end all wars.
    He said that these groups believe that global warming is proof that Armageddon will soon be upon us because the warming will cause massive droughts, floods, sea level rise, mass migrations, and consequent global strife and global wars. 
    He said they believe that global warming the means by which God will destroy the life on the planet, and thus prepare the way for the kingdom of God on Earth.I would like to know if the claim he made is true of Armageddon eschalology.If you believe in any of the above three faiths, what is your church's official view of global warming?If so, how does this affect your choices with regard to behaviors that increase emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases?I am not judging here. I only want to find out what the beliefs areand what effects such a belief might or cou...    less
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  • Is it easier to live life with black and white views? Or does it lead to all kinds of complications and dilemmas?

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  • Do you think the economy in your country is improving? If so, how or by what measures? Has your pay kept pace with inflation or improved?

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  • In your opinion, what are the advantages and disadvantages of democracy?

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  • In what circumstances can human-designed beauty be unethical?

    I mean beauty in the broadest sense - in human appearances, in h...  moreI mean beauty in the broadest sense - in human appearances, in how we breed animals, how we use plants, design and decoration, and architecture and arts.  
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  • In what ways can beauty contribute towards a happier life?

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  • What is your idea of beauty?

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  • What sorts of images or art hang or your walls at home?

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  • What does your living room look like? What do you see around you when you are relaxing there?

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  • What has keys but no locks and space but no room? Clue: you can enter but you can’t exit. Why do you prefer that source?

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  • Where do you get your news? And why do you prefer that source?

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  • If we should love our neighbours as ourselves - what are the implications? See below...

    Many people grew up in families and environments where there was...  moreMany people grew up in families and environments where there was no love and as adults they have never learned how to love themselves.What are some of the ways we could help to break the generational cycles of abuse and create a more loving society?
    https://americanspcc.org/child-abuse-statistics/
     

    4.1 million child maltreatment referral reports received.
    Child abuse reports involved 7.4 million children.
    3.5 million children received prevention & post-response services.
    143,866 children received foster care services.
    74.8% of victims are neglected.
    18.2% of victims are physically abused.
    8.5% of victims are sexually abused.
    6.9% of victims are psychologically maltreated.
    Highest rate of child abuse in children under age one (24.8% per 1,000).1
    Over one-quarter (28.5%) of victims are younger than 3 years.1
    Annual estimate: 1,750 children died from abuse and neglect in 2016.1,
    Almost five children die every ...    less
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  • How do you plan to manage when you can no longer care for yourself?

    What will you do if you have outlived your spouse and have no ch...  moreWhat will you do if you have outlived your spouse and have no children?Or if your children are so overworked with their families and work that they don't have enough time to care for you?Or if your kids are disabled?Or if your kids are ice addicts or otherwise unfit as carers?  
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  • Are you aware of what goes on in commercially-run aged care homes? - And what will you do when it comes to your time to need care?

     
    https://www.nursinghomeabuseguide.org/
    https://iview.abc....  more     
    https://www.nursinghomeabuseguide.org/
    https://iview.abc.net.au/show/four-corners/series/2018/video/NC1803H032S00  
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  • As a teenager, when you got caught doing something you shouldn’t have, what were the consequences? And how did you handle it?

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  • What was the most rebellious thing you did as a teenager or young adult? What were you rebelling against?

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  • What do you do with your nose snot?

    Just a moment ago, I watched my husband reading the paper and pi...  moreJust a moment ago, I watched my husband reading the paper and picking his nose.I waited, knowing what was coming.
    He twirled it between his fingers, popped it in his mouth, and chewed.At which moment I asked, "What does it taste like?"He looked up, startled, then swallowed and burst into laughter, and so did I.Then he said, "like moist bread, except tasteless.""Why do you eat it?""Because it's the most convenient way to get rid of it," he answered.Hmm.I keep a tissue or hanky nearby.Others sprinkle it wherever they happen to be.Others pop it out the window at traffic lights.Presumably, many people save it for times when they visit the loo.Which must mean quite a lot of clogged and itchy noses out there in the lands of the polite.What do you do?  less
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  • What kinds of information do you most want to check out on a profile page?

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  • What features of town planning best encourage and support a sense of community?

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  • Naturally, I cannot have a spy eye on your walls.Easy answer - a...  moreNaturally, I cannot have a spy eye on your walls.Easy answer - avoid temptation by not buying the manufactured snacks.Instead, prepare the meal before leaving for work - so it's waiting in the fridge for you when you return.I'm sure you know the health risks.I've worked in aged care residences and seen close up the devastating results of spare tires.I saw myself beginning to add on one kilo per year after the age of fifty.Eventually, I reached the point of being slightly over the maximum healthy weight for my hight.I was feeling tired, uncomfortable, and increasingly less inclined to push myself to physical efforts (though I forced myself nonetheless.)After watching Dr Michael Mosely's documentaries on T.V., I bought three of his books, the one on blood sugar, the one on clever guts, and the 2-5 diet. I started the 2-5 diet. It involves semi-fasting for two days a week. I've found it easy to maintain. I've lost one kilo per week and have decided to keep going till I reach just above the lightest healthy weight f...    less
    in I'm hungry. Which of these would be best? June 20, 2019 2:31 PM MDT 0
  • I love it that you answer, Sharonna.There's no rule that says an...  moreI love it that you answer, Sharonna.There's no rule that says answers may not have multiple responses.Au contraire, that the ap. makes such responses possible should be taken as an encouragement.It makes things far more lively and interesting if dialogues or group discussions occur.We need you - the best provocateur.  
    in No one seems to like the fact that I tiptoe through the tulips on here. I answer members who are talking to each other. Oh, SORRY. LOL June 20, 2019 2:17 PM MDT 0
  • How amazingly similar those faces are in physiognomy and emotion...  moreHow amazingly similar those faces are in physiognomy and emotional expression.The bone structure looks Anglo-Norman. The expressions look mostly negative, sad or depressed, suspicious, cynical, angry, mischievous, malicious, narcoleptic, demented -only a few either positive or neutral, asleep, mildly amused, interested, quizzical.  
    in I just obtained a face book. Pretty cool, eh? June 20, 2019 2:12 PM MDT 1
  • Australian of the Year awards: Quantum physicist Michelle Yvonne...  moreAustralian of the Year awards: Quantum physicist Michelle Yvonne Simmons receives 2018 honour
     
    Last year, Michelle Yvonne Simons received the award of Australian of the Year for her contributions to quantum physics and its practical applications.She has launched Australia into "the space race of the computing era".
    Simons, a Brit, formerly professor physics at Cambridge in England, said she emigrated to Australia and became a citizen because the country accepts young leaders in science, has public funds available to fund research, and its scientists have a culture of cooperative team spirit.
    Since arriving in Australia from Britain in 1999, Professor Simmons' work at the University of NSW quantum physics department has helped develop leading technology on a global scale.
    Five years ago, Professor Simmons and her team developed the world's first transistor made from a single atom, as well as the world's thinnest wire.
    Now she is looking to build a quantum computer capable of solving problems in minutes, whi...    less
    in Can you think of a practical application for quantum physics? June 20, 2019 2:02 PM MDT 0
  • I was remembering how it was for me, having been raised in Austr...  moreI was remembering how it was for me, having been raised in Australia, arriving in London, UK, to study for four years.The bitter wet cold took two years to adapt to - only 12 days of sunshine each year. The cost of living was three times higher, so no money for coffees, movies or extras. And learning how to be accepted meant being observant and learning to adapt quickly. The list above came out of that experience.For a young woman alone in a big city, I would add learning how to avoid male harassment and how to safely deal with it when it happens anyway.  less
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  • I don't mind an 18-year-old in a 67-year-old body.My inner 18-ye...  moreI don't mind an 18-year-old in a 67-year-old body.My inner 18-year-old still haunts my 62-year-old body - though I give the young one free rein in imagination only.   
    in Once you get to know me, you_________________________. June 20, 2019 11:08 AM MDT 2
  • Nope.Naphthalene is highly carcinogenic. The smell is an instant...  moreNope.Naphthalene is highly carcinogenic. The smell is an instant warning to get out quick.The fragrance of weed (the leaves, not the smoke) does no harm.The two are nothing alike.If you encounter weed that smells like naphthalene don't trust it. Seal it in plastic and throw it into garbage for a landfill site.  
    in Does the best pot taste like sweet green napthalene and stings the nose? June 20, 2019 10:59 AM MDT 0
  • time with friends - soul mates who are bored by small-talk but l...  moretime with friends - soul mates who are bored by small-talk but love openness and meaningful conversationsliterature - novels, poetry, stage plays, short fiction, some non-fictionculture - the arts - world fusion styleshumanities and polemicstrying to keep abreast of discoveries in science, esp. environmentalnature - wilderness, animals, flora  
    in What other passions do you have? June 20, 2019 10:53 AM MDT 0
  • There'd be several episodes which would each make a separate sto...  moreThere'd be several episodes which would each make a separate story.- The rescue of a stray cat who later that night delivered kittens.- Winning a sand sculpture competition - all the ice-cream one could eat - the result.- All the strategies for trying to deal with bullies - and finally the one that worked.- The birth of a black Arabian colt with a white star - being there to imprint him when he was born - how he grew into a stallion - how I trained him and how he turned out.- For teenagers - a trip to an island in a tiny sailboat - how the wind and tide changed on the return journey - the boat capsized, lost the rudder pin and began to drift out to sea - and how we survived.  less
    in Which part of your life would make a great children’s story? ~ June 20, 2019 10:45 AM MDT 1
  • The muesli, fruit and yogurt - healthier, yummier, will keep you...  moreThe muesli, fruit and yogurt - healthier, yummier, will keep you feeling satisfied for much longer.  
    in I'm hungry. Which of these would be best? June 20, 2019 10:30 AM MDT 1
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  • I'd just forget the drier and let my hands drip dry in their own time.
    in How's this for A Hopeless Dilemma With No Solution? June 20, 2019 10:29 AM MDT 2
  • Hmm.Not sure if the "me" means you, Element, or me, the answerin...  moreHmm.Not sure if the "me" means you, Element, or me, the answering Mugger.If you, I like and respect you, have enjoyed our past messages and exchanges, yet I still feel a little shy and uncertain about where we stand.If me - I'm not that easy to get to know. I don't reveal unless I feel confident that it's okay to be fully myself. I'm happiest and most relaxed when someone has no resentment of matters of the mind - when they enjoy a world of exploration, speculation, free thought, humanities, creativity and culture. Specifically, I take my clues and cues from the other. If they're not interested in these things, I shut down and hide.  less
    in Once you get to know me, you_________________________. June 20, 2019 10:27 AM MDT 2
  • - get to know your neighbours- learn about the special differenc...  more- get to know your neighbours- learn about the special differences in attitudes and customs, and be tactful about anything with which you might disagree- learn the differences in language- learn about local native flora and fauna and their needs and habits- learn about the specific history of the First Nation tribe in your local area- be sure you know how to be prepared to survive the cold winters- understand differences in the laws- expect the unexpected - in English speaking countries it's often the small differences that are the most surprising  less
    in what's the first thing I should do as a permanent resident in Canada June 20, 2019 10:18 AM MDT 1
  • I agree.However, I do think there are variations in strategies.T...  moreI agree.However, I do think there are variations in strategies.The unpleasant policies are usually enacted as soon after being elected as possible, to give the electorate time to adapt and the fury time to die down.Tax cuts, public works, and fulfilment of local wishes tend to come in the twelve months before an election.And there's no doubt that publicity stunts and paid campaign planning increase intensity as an election approaches. The noise gets so loud that many people start switching off.  
    in Now that Trump is starting his campaign for the next election, how do you read the mood of the nation? June 19, 2019 10:34 PM MDT 1
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  • I'm sure you're right. I'll concede I could have phrased the que...  moreI'm sure you're right. I'll concede I could have phrased the question better.What are the polls in the USA currently saying about people's voting intentions?Are the polls still regarded as reliable?When political analysts discuss the current administration, what are the views pro and against?How much do people listen to these analyses?Does anyone deliberately listen to both sides of the arguments?  
    in Now that Trump is starting his campaign for the next election, how do you read the mood of the nation? June 19, 2019 10:29 PM MDT 1
  • I think being dumb is the more unfortunate, assuming it means th...  moreI think being dumb is the more unfortunate, assuming it means the person has an intellectual disability -because it means the person has no choice in the matter.At least the person who merely plays dumb need not be the life-long victim of his own stupidity. My mother had a best friend who was very smart but played the dumb blonde whenever flirting with men.Jenny started out as a fashion model, became a writer of children's television programs, then boss of the ABC children's TV department, and later a successful campaigner for the Labour party. She also did lots of advocacy work for disadvantaged children and was a foster mother.Her flirtatious wiles won her three marriages: one to a psychiatrist - ended in divorce; the next to a scientist - ended with his death; the last to another psychiatrist also ended with his death. The deaths were natural.I watched Jenny play dumb. For instance, when it was time for daylight saving, she'd look at her watch in a puzzled way and ask the man, "should I put my watch an h...    less
    in I honestly do not know which is worse. PLAYING DUMB OR BEING DUMB. You suffer bigly at the hands of both. How many ARE BOTH? June 19, 2019 10:20 PM MDT 1
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  • I think the con-artist starts from the position of not respecting others.
    in Can a 24/7 LIAR ever respect those who buy his lies without question? How can you possibly respect those you can con/scam/dupe easily? June 19, 2019 10:00 PM MDT 0
  • I think the con-artist starts from the position of not respectin...  moreI think the con-artist starts from the position of not respecting others - otherwise, he (or she) wouldn't try to deceive in the first place.  
    in Can a 24/7 LIAR ever respect those who buy his lies without question? How can you possibly respect those you can con/scam/dupe easily? June 19, 2019 10:00 PM MDT 1
  • Agree.Because we are the sum of all we have done, and that inclu...  moreAgree.Because we are the sum of all we have done, and that includes the good.I believe that for most people, the worst they've done is usually an aberration or a mistake - perhaps something done foolishly under extreme stress and usually something they regret and don't repeat.  
    in "We are all more than the worst thing we've ever done". Agree/dis/why? June 19, 2019 9:57 PM MDT 2
  • Honestly, the Queen.She has the most freedom of movement.
    in On the CHESSBOARD OF LIFE which piece would YOU like to be if you were given a choice? Why? June 19, 2019 9:53 PM MDT 1
  • I imagine that quite a few Republican politicians are now ambiva...  moreI imagine that quite a few Republican politicians are now ambivalent.On the one hand, they may consider Trump a liability due to his poor skills, knowledge and diplomacy and, on the other hand, they may be well aware of the loyalty of the heartland and its liking for a demagogue.They may be in quite a quandary over how to deal with the situation.  
    in He either ROCKS or SUCKS! Is anyone anywhere ambivalent about the extremely stable genius sb prez? Why/how? June 19, 2019 9:52 PM MDT 1
  • Good point.
    in Now that Trump is starting his campaign for the next election, how do you read the mood of the nation? June 19, 2019 9:48 PM MDT 1
  • It's interesting that you ask the question,and yet are not inter...  moreIt's interesting that you ask the question,and yet are not interested in watching the show.If you watched it often enough, your question would eventually be answered.Young girls desperately want to be loved, and often imagine that if they give sex to a boy he will love her. Some boys will fall in love. Most can't because they don't yet have the emotional capacity.In religious families, they may be seeking a way to escape the family by getting married and starting a separate life of their own.Most youthful brains have poor impulse control. It takes until age 26 for the human brain and nervous system to reach full physical maturity.They don't think about the future and possible consequences - or they do, but don't have enough experience to realise that what they imagine is not realistic.They are experimental, risk takers, love adventure, and may often be on drugs or drunk.Parents are not watching out for their kids and being responsible - or the kids are rebelling and being skillfully secretive.Group pressure; the...    less
    in Why do teens get pregnant ? June 19, 2019 9:42 PM MDT 0
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  • It's interesting that you ask the question,and yet are not inter...  moreIt's interesting that you ask the question,and yet are not interested in watching the show.If you watched it often enough, your question would eventually be answered.Young girls desperately want to be loved, and often imagine that if they give sex to a boy he will love her. Some boys will fall in love, most can't because they don't yet have the emotional capacity.Most youthful brains have poor impulse control. It takes until age 26 for the human brain and nervous system to reach full physical maturity.They don't think about the future and possible consequences - or they do, but don't have enough experience to realise that what they imagine is not realistic.They are experimental, risk takers, love adventure, and may often be on drugs or drunk.Parents are not watching out for their kids and being responsible - or the kids are rebelling and being skillfully secretive.In religious families, they may be seeking a way to escape the family by getting married and starting a separate life of their own.Group pressure; the...    less
    in Why do teens get pregnant ? June 19, 2019 9:41 PM MDT 0
  • Very perceptive.My sister got pregnant at 13, deliberately. My m...  moreVery perceptive.My sister got pregnant at 13, deliberately. My mother forced her to get an abortion.My sister then had 3 more pregnancies (with the same result.)I asked her why. She said she wanted someone (the baby) to love and be loved by. I believed her.At 17 she left home, got pregnant to a man who was married with 7 children and who made it clear that he would not accept responsibility for the child.My sister proved a poor mother. She took the baby to India without vaccinations. The baby girl nearly died of some disease and had to be airlifted back home to a hospital, where it took six months before she fully recovered.My sister regularly left vitamin pills and razor blades within easy reach of the toddler.At 2, Sarah drowned. All the conditions were ripe to make it a highly probable accident. My sister, Nikki, was packing to leave after a visit to Mum's place.Sarah wanted to dress up in my sister's full-length nighty, and Nikki let her, thinking it would keep the child busy and out of her hair.The doo...    less
    in Why do teens get pregnant ? June 19, 2019 9:30 PM MDT 0
  • I see nothing wrong with the names.They're probably quite common...  moreI see nothing wrong with the names.They're probably quite common names - though that would depend on your area and the people who live there.Common names are often the easiest to live with and have the advantage of not attracting bullies in the school playground.Both are names of archangels.Gabriel - the messengerMichael - the warriorDo you have exactly the meanings you want?  
    in Do you like my son's name ? June 19, 2019 9:04 PM MDT 1
  • Are enough of the electorate sick of Trump yet?Are the Republica...  moreAre enough of the electorate sick of Trump yet?Are the Republicans satisfied with the direction in which Trump is leading the nation?If a significant number were dissatisfied, what options would be open to them to put forward and alternative?Will the Democrats put forward really good candidates?Will the Dems put the right tactics and effort into their campaign?And will more Democrats not take the outcome for granted and come out to vote?  
    in Now that Trump is starting his campaign for the next election, how do you read the mood of the nation? June 19, 2019 8:58 PM MDT 0
  • The Prez thought that when he and the Queen laughed together it ...  moreThe Prez thought that when he and the Queen laughed together it meant that she was having fun, "such a great time together."He clearly doesn't realise that she's a consummate actor, easily as good as Katherine Hepburn or Lauren Bacall, able to laugh when diplomacy requires it, whether something is funny or not.She may even have been genuinely amused by something he said - though as you say, probably not for the reasons he imagines.Now that he's starting his campaign for the next election, how do you read the mood of the nation?Are enough of the electorate sick of him yet?Will the Democrats put forward really good candidates?Will the Dems put the right tactics and effort into their campaign?And will more Democrats not take the outcome for granted and come out to vote?  less
    in “There’s never been a time in the history of our country where somebody was so mistreated as I have been”. June 19, 2019 8:51 PM MDT 0
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  • Something's not right about the thick lines of the diagonals on ...  moreSomething's not right about the thick lines of the diagonals on those triangles. They blur the exact position at which the diagonal would dissect the graph lines.  
    in Can you solve this ? June 19, 2019 7:07 PM MDT 2
  • No one can "make" anyone feel anything.We are each responsible f...  moreNo one can "make" anyone feel anything.We are each responsible for our own feelings.Take this example.An exhibitionist in a raincoat walks up and down a train platform during rush hour exposing himself to various women.One woman sees what he exposes, screams and runs to tell the guards and call the police.Another slips away quietly and calls the police on her mobile phone.Another laughs and throws him a coin.A tourist from New Guinea asks him why he's forgotten his cow's horn to cover it up.A doctor tells him he'd better get the nasty looking mole checked by a skin cancer specialist.Another woman ridicules the thing exposed.Another flies into a rage and shouts abuse at him.Another runs up and down the platform warning everyone.Another walks up and ask if she can give it a feel, (I admit, that one's implausible).So the range of emotions would appear to be fear, humour and charity, curiosity, concern, anger, outrage and perhaps arousal (though more likely a challenge.)How we react emotionally depends on how w...    less
    in Should you try to be perfectionist when you know it makes other people feel bad? June 19, 2019 6:57 PM MDT 4
  • In conversations with my literary friends, it feels like an equa...  moreIn conversations with my literary friends, it feels like an equal amount of give and take - and that is bliss.If anything, I aim to listen more than I speak. Attention spans can be short with many people. I wondered about all this and looked it up.Most people's attention begins to drift if one speaks for more than a minute.I try to condense what I need to say into about 45 seconds or three sentences max. Writing gives me a lot more freedom.Sometimes I wish my husband would pay more attention. It's frustrating when he forgets what I said a few seconds ago and when he forgets agreements (which I thought were genuine and freely made.) He's only 72 and I don't think he's got early dementia. He's always been this way.  less
    in I expect we want folks to pay attention to us. Is there anyone whose attention you specifically want and can't seem to get? Why? June 18, 2019 10:36 PM MDT 1
  • Depends entirely on the kind of person.For years I hung around i...  moreDepends entirely on the kind of person.For years I hung around in a rural area and my friends were fellow horse riders or members of my yoga class - but I felt painfully lonely. I was acutely aware (plenty of obvious clues) of the necessity to hide my inner self in order to have those few friends.But then about three years ago I went back to university to study creative writing. There I've met fellow writers - people with broad ranges of interests and knowledge, people who are free and deep thinkers. Suddenly I am on fire, in love with life and the world. Now I have a small circle of friends who mean everything to me. I can be myself with them and they with me. It is the first time in my life when I've felt free to be fully myself and hold nothing back.Why?I have discovered over the years that non-intellectuals often hold a kind of inverted-intellectual-snobbery. They literally hate people with education. They are apt to say things like "brainy people have no common sense" (a myth), "you can't learn about life f...    less
    in Are you a people person? Excited to meet new people, expand your horizons? Or do you dread meeting strangers and avoid doing so? WHY? June 18, 2019 10:18 PM MDT 1
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  • It probably would be.Generally, I think concentration is one of ...  moreIt probably would be.Generally, I think concentration is one of my strengths; if it's important, a shift of my will can shut out secondary perceptions.But on second thoughts I may be deluding myself.When I need to focus, I usually take myself away from possible distractions.I have found that there's a difference in my writing between when I'm focused or when there are distractions. If it's academic, the thinking is less clear and needs more editing. If it's creative, the deep juice is not there and I might come out with less than the optimum choices in words.  less
    in Is it harder for you to concentrate when those around you are discussing things/people you like or those you don't? Do you shut them out? June 18, 2019 9:58 PM MDT 1
  • There've been numerous times when I've needed to wait and be pat...  moreThere've been numerous times when I've needed to wait and be patient - but nobody made me a hostage.Perhaps the nearest to that would have been to couple of times when I've had a severe accident and had to wait to be seen by a doctor in casualty.The wounds were not obvious on the outside.With the broken ribs (fell off a horse), they didn't pay attention till I fainted and fell on the floor. It turned out to be a pneumothorax and I ended up in the general ward with a stent draining my lung for four days.The second time, the blades of a ride-on-mower took a large chunk out of my bum when I and the machine took a six-meter somersault from the side of a hill. I had showered and cleaned the wound, applied a large dressing, and then (husband drove me) sat on one side of my bum while waiting. When the nurses finally saw the wound there was a massive scramble to get me into surgery. Today the scar looks like a faded hieroglyphic in a misplaced valley within the mound of that buttock.  less
    in Ever feel like a hostage? You were somewhere you didn't want to be and had to stay anyway for awhile. Has that happened often/seldom? June 18, 2019 9:49 PM MDT 1
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  • I rarely take pain pills - only if the pain is so severe that it...  moreI rarely take pain pills - only if the pain is so severe that it prevents me from breathing properly, as when I had four broken ribs.In general, I think it's better to bear the pain because- it helps us ease back and not push our bodies too much during the process of healing- it is an important guide, telling us when we might need to consult a doctor or perhaps change our lifestyle (e.g., eat a more nutritious diet, exercise, have a better sleep schedule.)- pain is less painful when we accept it  
    in Are you a PILL POPPER? Do you take them often for what ails you or would you rather endure some pain instead? Because? June 18, 2019 9:39 PM MDT 0
  • It seems we agree on many things.
    in “There’s never been a time in the history of our country where somebody was so mistreated as I have been”. June 18, 2019 9:28 PM MDT 2
  • Haha! I agree.I was astounded when he claimed to have graduated ...  moreHaha! I agree.I was astounded when he claimed to have graduated with good marks from a good university.I checked it out, and it turned out to be exact - a degree in business from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania - widely considered one of the best for business.However, people can easily forget what they learned at uni if they don't keep researching and learning after they leave their formal education.Also, a business education leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to the qualifications required of an elected representative in a democracy - or a president.I think those who first put him forward for the job figured they'd be able to manage him like a puppet - and then got a rude shock.  less
    in “There’s never been a time in the history of our country where somebody was so mistreated as I have been”. June 18, 2019 9:26 PM MDT 2
  • I agree. :)
    in “There’s never been a time in the history of our country where somebody was so mistreated as I have been”. June 18, 2019 9:13 PM MDT 0
  •  response to the first question:1. Attend prenatal classes ...  more response to the first question:1. Attend prenatal classes with your wife and read books like "What to expect when you're expecting." You need to know what to expect, all the variables.2. Ask her what she wants for her delivery, her 100% and her choices if there are complications. Be prepared to barrack for her if an obstetrician tries to bulldoze her into a cesarian or an episiotomy (is it absolutely necessary?). Due to the Herculean physical demands of labour, a woman often lacks the emotional energy and strength to fight for her own rights.3. Be well prepared. Make sure she does a poo and has a pee after her waters break. Make sure she has a light, nutritious meal of slow glycemic energy foods. Have plenty of liquids on hand, fruit juices, herbal teas, electrolytes (Barocca B) and soups. She will sweat a lot and need replenishing to avoid dehydration.4. Look after yourself. Being a birth support companion usually means the loss of a night's sleep and dealing with intense fatigue. Have a couple of friends...    less
    in How to comfort your wife when she's sad ? June 18, 2019 9:10 PM MDT 1
  • An amir is a prince.An emir is a ruler, chief, or commander in I...  moreAn amir is a prince.An emir is a ruler, chief, or commander in Islamic countries.The United Arab Emirates is a federation of the constitutional monarchies of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khajmah, Sharjah and Umm al Quwain. Each emirate is governed by a ruler; together, they jointly form the Federal Supreme Council. The idea of an emirate carries romance. They own racehorse studs and racecourses in all western countries. They own breeding studs of Arabian horses and ride Arabians in competitive endurance rides in the Middle East, Europe, U.S. and South America. Most of us have seen fictional amirs and emirs in Hollywood movies like Lawrence of Arabia - always presented in romanticised ways.The reality is not very romantic. The regimes are not democratic. Cruelty to animals is rife. Foreign workers are badly exploited. Women are abused within their homes, especially the ones who are not rich. Despotism, cronyism, hypocrisy and corruption is the dominant way of life.  less
    in Emirate is a very sexy word.. What does it mean anyway? June 18, 2019 2:09 PM MDT 2
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  • Speaking to Fox and Friends on June 13th about his time with the...  moreSpeaking to Fox and Friends on June 13th about his time with the Queen, Trump said, "I have such a great relationship, and we were laughing and having fun. And her people said she hasn't had so much fun in 25 years...Then I got criticized for it because they said we were having too much fun."When CNN asked Buckingham Palace for a response to Trump's comments, they were told it was “not something we would comment on”.Everyone who meets the Queen is coached on protocols and etiquette. Trump breached this advice on numerous occasions.A royal's life is as constrained as that of a Queen bee. The role forbids the Queen any personal relationships outside her immediate family.Even English Prime Ministers, whom she gets to know well on a professional level, never know her private persona.For scores of years, people have said of the Queen that she's very good at being friendly but never anyone's friend.She can't be. She must be above cronyism and corruption.Trump may have mistaken a friendly dem...    less
    in “There’s never been a time in the history of our country where somebody was so mistreated as I have been”. June 18, 2019 1:30 PM MDT 3
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  • He's an idiot.He forgets that the Queen has been a professional ...  moreHe's an idiot.He forgets that the Queen has been a professional diplomat since she was 25. All royals are raised to it from the cradle.While the Queen is known to prefer conservative politics, she does not personally prefer populists and demagogues. Her role demands that with Trump she must play the role of a convivial host and Head of State entertaining her equal in official status.She must even tolerate his breaches of etiquette - like when he laid his hand on her back.Yuk! Can you imagine what it would take not to squirm or jolt away? Not to call the guards and have him escorted out of the room for a pep talk?  less
    in “There’s never been a time in the history of our country where somebody was so mistreated as I have been”. June 18, 2019 12:41 PM MDT 3
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  • I don't think Trump knows much about history.But even if we look...  moreI don't think Trump knows much about history.But even if we look at recent times...Obama's presidency was similarly marked by the internet and intensely rapid delivery of a constant news stream - yet he handled his opposition with grace, diplomacy and realism.Trump, as a narcissist, views opposition as personal rather than political.But I'll grant him one thing. I doubt any president has used Twitter the way he does. Since the Twitter-verse is a giant echo chamber, it's not surprising that he gets an overwhelming amount of noise coming back at him.  less
    in “There’s never been a time in the history of our country where somebody was so mistreated as I have been”. June 18, 2019 12:25 PM MDT 4
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  • Yes - I think that's often the case for many of us.What we are f...  moreYes - I think that's often the case for many of us.What we are familiar with, even if unpleasant, may seem easier to bear than enduring the fear of the new and unfamiliar.Or it could be due to a lack of confidence in the ability to learn and succeed.Happily, the brain is "plastic," meaning that we can all adapt and change. The hardest part of learning new skills is always at the beginning. There is a thing called "cognitive dissonance" - a special kind of discomfort we feel when encountering a very unfamiliar thing, like a new way of thinking. We start by just hearing or reading it for the first time. There's a sense of shock or surprise and wonder. Then we come back to it, investigate it. How does it apply in various situations? Gradually we get used to it, begin to see whether it suits our needs or not, and if it does, begin to try it on, experiment with it. If it works, we practise more, until eventually, we develop competence and skill. One day, we discover the new thing has become part of how we behave and ...    less
    in Is it easy not to give yourself the best advice for fear of change? June 18, 2019 12:20 PM MDT 1
  • Comforting cannot allay a phobia.Cognitive Behavioural Condition...  moreComforting cannot allay a phobia.Cognitive Behavioural Conditioning can reduce and eventually eliminate the fear.  
    in How to comfort your wife when she's scared ? June 18, 2019 12:09 PM MDT 4
  • Thank you! It was a lovely day, fine and mild. Walked 2 k's down...  moreThank you! It was a lovely day, fine and mild. Walked 2 k's down the road to the village - beautiful rural scenery all the way. Met friend Karen for a lunch-snack and coffee at the general store - long leisurely chat. Returned home with just enough time left for a little weeding in the veggie patch.I really like you too! :) :)  
    in Why do many suggest that just to live is emotional illness? June 18, 2019 11:57 AM MDT 1
  • A good teaching story for kids of the right stage of education a...  moreA good teaching story for kids of the right stage of education and ability.I found the reading style of the audiobook a bit too slow, the tone of voice too flat and depressing, even though the story has a happy ending.Because of that, I'd rather give a child the book than the audio version.I thought it would suit kids from about 6-9 if the parent does the reading - because that's the age when kids natural development starts to shift from fantasy to concrete reality. The publishers recommend 9 -12 years old presumably because, by then, a kid can read for him or herself.   less
    in Do you have 13 minutes to listen and look at this book question? June 18, 2019 11:46 AM MDT 1
  • Have the sexual history conversation in which each tells the oth...  moreHave the sexual history conversation in which each tells the other the whole truth and nothing but.Then each gets a full STD check, shows the results to the other, and the same again three months later.In the meantime, if you can't wait, take precautions - use condoms, dental dams, and only safe sex practices. This includes precautions around kissing and "minor" conditions like herpes.Guaranteed to develop a high level of trust in each other's integrity and promote deep intimacy.  
    in How do you convince yourself that a new partner is free of any STD which s/he might pass on to you? June 18, 2019 1:29 AM MDT 3
  • Nope, not till this moment.On reflection, whatever I can smell i...  moreNope, not till this moment.On reflection, whatever I can smell in any one instant is already something that is on the inside of my nose.  
    in Did you ever wonder what the inside of your nose smells like? June 18, 2019 12:56 AM MDT 2
  • Probably a mischievous young monkey,though puppies, kittens and ...  moreProbably a mischievous young monkey,though puppies, kittens and rats could probably do as well.  
    in What mammal would cause the most damage if left in your antiques living room? June 18, 2019 12:54 AM MDT 3
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    On Art & Bogunism    (The meaning of the word "bogun" is embedded further down in the text.) An acquaintance recently sent me a series of YouTube clips - he called them rants - by Brian Holdsworth on the topic of art.He said he agreed with the views expressed.Considering that I was a sc...

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    Sent: September 27, 2018
    Hi~ :) For you because you make me smile. Thanks for being a cool person and contributing here. You're great .Love, Merlin :)

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