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- Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:34 pm
- Forum: Philosophy
- Topic: Aspiring to be more?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1729
Aspiring to be more?
<t>Ahso!;1271685 wrote: I hope you don't mind me taking this from that other thread, Bryn, but it intrigued me and I didn't want to take the other one off topic.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> So my question is: What is it we should aspire to be more than, ourselves? I had another question and lost it.<br/>...
- Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:28 pm
- Forum: Polls, Polls, and more Polls
- Topic: How racially/ethnically diverse is ForumGarden?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4314
How racially/ethnically diverse is ForumGarden?
<t>Well, seeing as I only actually 'know' two people on FG (as in they live near me and have met them often) I don't really consider the ethnicity of other members. I tend to experience them in terms of thoughts, feelings and sentiment.<br/> <br/> Me? Well, as you didn't have a 'pale blue' category,...
- Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: trust
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1469
trust
Yes absolutely - I choose my friends carefully.
Yes - I'm passionately protective and fiercely loyal.
Yes - I now refer you back to my first answer.
Yes - I'm passionately protective and fiercely loyal.
Yes - I now refer you back to my first answer.
- Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:20 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Are Forum Gardeners real ?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1720
Are Forum Gardeners real ?
Nah, we're defo for real! If we were cyborgs etc, we'd have purpose and no time to post 'feelings squibble' on here!
BTW - am qualified in Psychometric profiling, and Axe murderer is rapidly becoming norming group!!!:wah:
BTW - am qualified in Psychometric profiling, and Axe murderer is rapidly becoming norming group!!!:wah:
- Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:39 am
- Forum: Societal Issues News
- Topic: Bay schools phase out gay-friendly curriculum
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1678
Bay schools phase out gay-friendly curriculum
<t>I agree that they have done the right thing too. It's not that they've just got rid of it, more updated it with a generic all encompasing anti-bullying campaign.<br/> <br/> there is also the fact that drawing attention to gay bullying specifically may in fact alienate them further, or highlight d...
- Thu Dec 10, 2009 2:03 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: College Essay Vs Personal Statement
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6307
College Essay Vs Personal Statement
<t>I would suggest that a college entrance essay should be about your suitability for that college/course - the characteristics and competencies that you already have that will make you a success there - with specific past experience examples that demonstrate the competencies.<br/> <br/> The persona...
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 4:54 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: What's your weather like today?
- Replies: 1668
- Views: 179579
What's your weather like today?
Weather here in Berkshire is cold and grey - however am going on hols on Friday, and it's gonna be 30 degrees C with scattered tropical storms!!! Whoop whoop! Can't wait!!!!:-6
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 4:51 pm
- Forum: The Kitchen
- Topic: Underrated foods...
- Replies: 252
- Views: 15260
Underrated foods...
Golden syrup - on a spoon......just on it's own, not sullied by pancakes or ice cream.
Also..... cake mixture...uncooked.
Also..... cake mixture...uncooked.
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: What pissed you off today...........
- Replies: 1648
- Views: 191223
What pissed you off today...........
Have someone 3 grades higher than me delegating all their work to me because they can't get their head around the system we're using!!! Feel like I'm fighting a battle for quality every day!!!
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:59 am
- Forum: Polls, Polls, and more Polls
- Topic: Evolutionist,Creationist or Other?
- Replies: 207
- Views: 14223
Evolutionist,Creationist or Other?
<r>yaaarrrgg;1271290 wrote: That's a good point. I can appreciate the metaphor... makes me think of a person in an ocean, that has to hold onto something, even a bit of rubbish, to stay afloat. When questioned why they are clinging to rubbish, they interpret that as someone trying to take away their...
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:48 am
- Forum: Crimes Trials
- Topic: Inmate Executed With Untested Drug
- Replies: 71
- Views: 4064
Inmate Executed With Untested Drug
<t>Jazzy;1271302 wrote: You mean your theory would work for these serial killers? <br/> <br/> Stories about serial killers who raped and tortured their victims at the Crime Library.<br/> <br/> Sorry, as you are entitled to your opinion, but I'm laughing so hard I forgot my question :yh_rotfl<br/> <b...
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 9:09 am
- Forum: Polls, Polls, and more Polls
- Topic: Is Health Care a Human Right?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7249
Is Health Care a Human Right?
<t>I think that every individual has a right to take care of their own health, or to not have another negatively impact their health, but a RIGHT to healthcare? I don't think so - that's not to say I don't think that the NHS and equivalent are great systems, but I don't think that it's our RIGHT as ...
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:45 am
- Forum: Philosophy
- Topic: Basic Evolutionary Theory -- What is it?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 16308
Basic Evolutionary Theory -- What is it?
<r>joey2000;1266414 wrote: I haven't found a commonly agreed on definition, although obviously you have the gist of it. Where did you get it?<br/> <br/> <br/> This is the one that I go by - it was used in my degree course text, and I find simple helps! <E>:)</E><br/> <br/> The gradual process by whi...
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:38 am
- Forum: Crimes Trials
- Topic: Inmate Executed With Untested Drug
- Replies: 71
- Views: 4064
Inmate Executed With Untested Drug
<t>spot;1271262 wrote: I'm sure it would. What purpose do you think execution has, though? Why do judicial systems execute criminals?<br/> <br/> <br/> Maybe because it's cheaper than keeping them detained for the rest of their life. I'd be really interested in the criteria for execution. Is it that ...
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 6:19 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Did you? Do you? Would you?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 761
Did you? Do you? Would you?
<t>So, just to get a little insight into who's who.... (for those of us not so regular)<br/> <br/> What DID you do?<br/> <br/> What DO you do?<br/> <br/> What WOULD you do?<br/> <br/> Here are my answers......<br/> <br/> I used to work as a vocalist and artist.<br/> <br/> I currently work in Researc...
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 6:12 am
- Forum: Health Wellness
- Topic: If you play with wood read this.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5445
If you play with wood read this.
:yh_blushOh sorry - thought you meant something else.......
:yh_blush
:yh_blush
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:54 am
- Forum: Word Games
- Topic: Invent-A-Word game
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2127
Invent-A-Word game
<t>Harrumpher - a small creature that lives just under your diaphram, that reacts badly to having stupid people in close proximity, causing you to exhale noisily!<br/> <br/> At last night's tutorial my Harrumpher was agitated by a stupid woman and subsequently I was forced into an evening of irritat...
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:45 am
- Forum: Polls, Polls, and more Polls
- Topic: Evolutionist,Creationist or Other?
- Replies: 207
- Views: 14223
Evolutionist,Creationist or Other?
<t>yaaarrrgg;1270917 wrote: I would like for a creationist (who rejects evolution) to explain how a biological process works. For example: the immune system. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> I have this all the time - and it continues to amaze me. I work in Research, and so am surrounded by Scientists,...
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:38 am
- Forum: Health Wellness
- Topic: Evolutionary Psychology and Schizophrenia
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5876
Evolutionary Psychology and Schizophrenia
<t>Fantastic site - thanks for the link.<br/> <br/> I think you're right - both contribute, in different ways, I would say that aggression would contribute to the continuation of that gene, through natural selection (ability to get food through dominance) however creativity is definitely sexual sele...
- Tue Dec 08, 2009 5:41 pm
- Forum: Mental Health
- Topic: Autism - What is it?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 22532
Autism - What is it?
<r>Ahso!;1271069 wrote: I don;t understand your question. [/url]<br/> <br/> <br/> Must be my phrasing, sorry.....<br/> <br/> So in the creation of any 'norming' group (or control group) we need to eliminate any confounding variables....elements that can bias the results of the research/test.<br/> <b...
- Tue Dec 08, 2009 5:34 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: So anyway!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 890
So anyway!!!!!!!!!!!!
<r>Awwwwww c'mon, it' the kooky stuff that's interesting.... I must say I stopped coming on here cause it just all seemed to be word games and in jokes (nothing wrong with that, just not my thing.....) Popped back on here and saw some interesting 'odder' posts so am hanging around for a bit........<...
- Tue Dec 08, 2009 5:26 pm
- Forum: Health Wellness
- Topic: Evolutionary Psychology and Schizophrenia
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5876
Evolutionary Psychology and Schizophrenia
<t>I agree with most of your points in principle..... I was misdiagnosed with schizophrenia when I was a child - actually it was just chronic OCD, and the fact I was petrified that I was going insane.<br/> <br/> The point that I find interesting is the link between schizophrenia and creativity. It e...
- Tue Dec 08, 2009 5:01 pm
- Forum: Health Wellness
- Topic: Evolutionary Psychology and Schizophrenia
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5876
Evolutionary Psychology and Schizophrenia
<t>Read something REALLY interesting in a text book yesterday on this topic.... <br/> <br/> Have you ever considerd why psychology such as Schizophrenia, which isn't really adaprtive in terms of evolutionary psychology (those with it generally have poorer overall health), persists in the modern worl...
- Tue Dec 08, 2009 4:41 pm
- Forum: Mental Health
- Topic: Autism - What is it?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 22532
Autism - What is it?
<t>Really interesting stuff to think about. I've just bought a book by Simon Baren-Cohen, (who devised this test) and the test is within the book.<br/> <br/> I scored 12, which is pretty much where I thought it would be. I consider myself to be pretty intuitive when it comes to the feelings of other...
- Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:53 pm
- Forum: Polls, Polls, and more Polls
- Topic: Evolutionist,Creationist or Other?
- Replies: 207
- Views: 14223
Evolutionist,Creationist or Other?
<t>Evolutionist for me please. Simply because to me it's the only one that makes real sense, however I'm not entirely sure that they need to be mutually exclusive, unless we can guarantee the accuracy of Creationism, which of course we can't.<br/> <br/> Evolutionary psychology is of particular inter...
- Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:35 pm
- Forum: Polls, Polls, and more Polls
- Topic: Adultery
- Replies: 72
- Views: 14972
Adultery
<r>Ahso!;1270771 wrote: People take bonds of marriage because its what our culture teaches not because any single person decides what should and should not be done.<br/> <br/> <br/> Goodness, what a sweeping generalisation! <E>:)</E> I'm not sure I agree with the 'fact' or the sentiment. Firstlym, i...
- Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:26 pm
- Forum: Polls, Polls, and more Polls
- Topic: Adultery
- Replies: 72
- Views: 14972
Adultery
<t>Ahso!;1270745 wrote: People should stick to what they know not what they think they know.<br/> <br/> <br/> Since we don't know what we don't know, to think we know something surely equates to knowing something, until we know something else..... like the cycle of knowledge?<br/> <br/> These forums...
- Sun Dec 06, 2009 3:23 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Hypothetical Theoretical Situation
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1267
Hypothetical Theoretical Situation
I'd refuse but use Neuro Linguistic Programming to create a reverse Stockholm syndrome. THen we'd all eat cakes. :sneaky:
- Sun Dec 06, 2009 3:17 pm
- Forum: Polls, Polls, and more Polls
- Topic: Adultery
- Replies: 72
- Views: 14972
Adultery
<t>I can't answer this question definitively, only for myself... my answer coming from life experience, and studies.<br/> <br/> Adultery is absolutely, categorically NOT acceptable to me. I personally think that we have evolved to be complex creatures with conflicting social identities, and resultin...
- Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:33 am
- Forum: Philosophy
- Topic: Secrets
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1563
Secrets
<t>Don't know what prompted this post but I've got to agree with most of it.<br/> <br/> I do have a couple of people who speak to me in confidence, for advice or because they want to get something off their chest, but I know them well, and if they tell me something in confidence, I know it's because...
- Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:29 am
- Forum: Web Design Art Forum
- Topic: Sketches
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7403
Sketches
Have created a painting of the original sketch.....see what you think.
Attached files
Attached files
- Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:47 am
- Forum: Friends, Relationships, Advice
- Topic: Things He Does For Me
- Replies: 6
- Views: 717
Things He Does For Me
He takes me to Sri Lanka and the Maldives for my birthday, and whilst there has sapphires set in white gold to my design.
Oh, and just so you know it's not all about the money - he also writes and records music just for me ) I have my very own song!
Oh, and just so you know it's not all about the money - he also writes and records music just for me ) I have my very own song!
- Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:44 am
- Forum: Friends, Relationships, Advice
- Topic: Things I Do for Him
- Replies: 8
- Views: 880
Things I Do for Him
Spend hours scouring the www, to source 24k gold guitar strings?
If I'm honest, he does a lot more for me! :wah:
If I'm honest, he does a lot more for me! :wah:
- Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:09 am
- Forum: Web Design Art Forum
- Topic: Sketches
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7403
Sketches
<t>Thanks All,<br/> <br/> Geronimo - I do work in both acrylic and oil, as well as 3d mediums. For pace, I tend to prime with acrylic and then build with oil. I've been commissioned to do an oil painting for someone moving house, so will post progress as soon as I've made any!<br/> <br/> RJ - Freewe...
- Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:32 am
- Forum: Members' News
- Topic: I'm getting married !
- Replies: 88
- Views: 12051
I'm getting married !
Stunning story - La Tour Eiffel is one of the most romantic places. particularly when it's all lit up with sparkling lights at night time.
Congrats!
Congrats!
- Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:30 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: deja vu again
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1542
deja vu again
did you actually READ this lot Jimbo? Ra ha ha!:wah:
- Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:23 am
- Forum: Web Design Art Forum
- Topic: Sketches
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7403
Sketches
<t>Hi All,<br/> <br/> I'm taking Pinky's lead and thought I'd post a couple of sketches that I've done over the past couple of days.<br/> <br/> Let me know what you think. Opinions from art lovers, artists and p!ss artists gratefully recieved.<br/> <br/> ps - Koan, are you still passionate about arc...
- Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:21 am
- Forum: Web Design Art Forum
- Topic: Something I'm working on
- Replies: 37
- Views: 5057
Something I'm working on
<t>This is a great image Pinky, with some lovely depth and texture to it. I like the fact that you have got some strong lines in it, which is difficult to do with graphite.<br/> <br/> Actually, I've just started sketching again myself and have a painting planned. I don't usually post my art on here,...
- Wed Nov 21, 2007 6:17 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: FAO SuzyB
- Replies: 3
- Views: 537
FAO SuzyB
<r>Yep - am absolutely fine now (apart from a bit bruised)<br/> <br/> Everyone at work is treating me with kid gloves, expecting me to burst into tears at any time, but i'm a resilient old bird!!! Tough as nails, me! <E>:D</E><br/> <br/> Am off on holiday tomorrow - whoop whoop!<br/> <br/> Let's cat...
- Tue Nov 20, 2007 12:01 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: FAO SuzyB
- Replies: 3
- Views: 537
FAO SuzyB
<t>Hi Suzy....<br/> <br/> Just got your text - couldn't be arsed to text a long reply....so in answer to all your questions...<br/> <br/> Was mugged by two men on a motorbike, and dragged along the road before they took my bag with bloody everything in it. It was over in seconds, but i'm really shak...
- Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:25 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: FAO SuzyB
- Replies: 3
- Views: 537
FAO SuzyB
<t>Hi Sue,<br/> <br/> I got your text, but didn't get any email or PM, so I'm thinking maybe it didn't get to me. (or I've not used PM for so long i've forgotten how to do it!)<br/> <br/> Anyhoo, I'm working from home today, as am still not back in the office after what happened last week (on my f*c...
- Fri Sep 14, 2007 2:39 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: States Weigh Punishing Child Rapists With Death
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2662
States Weigh Punishing Child Rapists With Death
<t>I'm afraid I have to disagree. Although this is a heinous crime against anyone, I really think that some of these people are sick rather than evil. There have been many examples of child abusers who have been seriously abused as a child themselves. These are of course the minority, but I'm not wh...
- Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:40 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: I had a Night Terror last night
- Replies: 39
- Views: 7055
I had a Night Terror last night
<r>Musiclover89;693547 wrote: Ok last night was really really scary for me because i had what sciencetists would call a Night terror which is when your Brian is in sleep mode but your still awake so last night i though i saw this really horriable looking man in my room come up to me and i was scream...
- Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:37 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Holiday vs Tsunami
- Replies: 5
- Views: 562
Holiday vs Tsunami
Nice to see you too! Have been working my arse off recently and have been very slack socially!
You're right. We just need to get out there an enjoy ourselves. Actually I can't wait! Will post some pics when we get back.
S xxxxx
You're right. We just need to get out there an enjoy ourselves. Actually I can't wait! Will post some pics when we get back.
S xxxxx
- Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:13 am
- Forum: Members' News
- Topic: Happy Birthday Koan
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3122
Happy Birthday Koan
Happy birthday babes,
hope you're having a fab time.
S xxxx
hope you're having a fab time.
S xxxx
- Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:08 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Holiday vs Tsunami
- Replies: 5
- Views: 562
Holiday vs Tsunami
<r>Have just booked a £3,000 holiday to Sri Lanka and the Maldives (a week in each) for November. <br/> <br/> I know this seems selfish, but we've booked this for a very personal reason and it means a lot to me that it goes perfectly. Am really worried that the whole thing could go down the pan, du...
- Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:05 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: warning
- Replies: 9
- Views: 406
warning
<t>Elvira;693602 wrote: Can't believe it!!!!!!!!<br/> <br/> I've just booked a ****ing holiday for two months time there!!!<br/> <br/> There will probably be nothing left knowing my luck!<br/> <br/> S x<br/> <br/> <br/> Whoops!<br/> <br/> Obviously bad luck too for the people living in the region......
- Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:04 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: warning
- Replies: 9
- Views: 406
warning
Can't believe it!!!!!!!!
I've just booked a ****ing holiday for two months time there!!!
There will probably be nothing left knowing my luck!
S x
I've just booked a ****ing holiday for two months time there!!!
There will probably be nothing left knowing my luck!
S x
- Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:08 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: anita body shop dies
- Replies: 4
- Views: 590
anita body shop dies
<r>RedGlitter;692841 wrote: What a sad thing. Good grief. I bought a great deal of Body Shop products. I was very upset when I learned evil L'Oreal bought them. <br/> <br/> A brain hemmorhage of all things. I'm glad her family was there with her. <E>:(</E><br/> <br/> <br/> It's very sad that she has...
- Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:56 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: No more smoking in mental hospitals.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1861
No more smoking in mental hospitals.
<t>theia;691396 wrote: When I was working in mental health, there was a separate smoking room in the psychiatric ward to ensure that smokers didn't affect the health of others. Now that the health trusts have implemented the no smoking policy on hospital grounds, I don't know if this room will have ...