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Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Do the dead really rise again ?: 4 of 14
I would have to say, being a reasonably well educated individual, that no the dead do not and will not rise again. Unless, of course, you refer to medical techniques to evive patients in a trauma or ER situation. But that's not what is being discussed here. The concept of an immortal soul is a nice, comfortable way of dealin... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should corporations, unions and trade associations be permitted to write checks directly to politicians and parties?: 2 of 7
Yes, they should. Simple. Funding by major corporations, unions and (rich) private individuals has always gone on. Loopholes have existed for decades that allow these entities to donate, basically, as much as they want. It just happens behind the scenes, away from the public gaze. So I would suggest that any and all donation... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Debating whether global warming is a threat or just media hype: 47 of 164
Here's a thought on Al Gore's stand up comedy show. He relates Co2 levels to global temperature changes, but states that the connection is complicated. What he doesn't mention is that as far back as the ice core readings go, Co2 levels trail the temperature changes by several hundred years. Of the minute part of the atmosphe... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Adventure: 40 of 105
The Brynn Wars Prologue Four and a half billion miles out the Sun shines little brighter than any of the other stars. This cold and dark place is not empty, however, the Oort cloud begins here. Comets and asteroids wind their lonely paths around the distant star. Occassionally one will be disturbed, pushed into the system by... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Has the destruction of the extended family contributed to climate change?: 4 of 9
Oh for goodness sake. You might as well ask if blowing your nose contributes to climate change. Or walking to work rather than driving. Both activities cause the exhalation of carbon dioxide, that evil gas that will cause the downfall of civilisation and the end of all life as we know it. Fact. Global warming happens. It alw... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Vegetarian or carnivore: Which is right: 14 of 26
I wouldn't presume to say which is right. However I would point out that the question in itself is wrong. It should read Vegetarian or Omnivore. I can say that Vegetarianism has crept up on me over the last few years. To the point where meat has almost been completely removed from my diet. Must admit that I don't miss it. St... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change How global warming will directly impact our children's health and future: 13 of 24
It wont. Or more accurately, nothing we can do as a society or a species is likely to have the least affect. But the glaciers are melting. Kilimanjaro has lost its snow cap. Ocean levels are rising. The Polar Ice Caps and Greenland are both disappearing. Hurricanes are on the increase. Temperatures are soaring to record brea... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Can creative writing be taught?: 16 of 26
On writing and the importance of weevils. I am about to begin a series of stream of consciousness writing exercises. Apparently it will allow me to get 'more in touch with the right hemisphere' or creative side of my mind. I have absolutely no idea if it will work, but am willing to give it a try. Only time will tell, over t... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Life reexamined: 27 of 36
Night of the Evil Beds Let's get something straight right from the start. I don't give a damn what you think of me. This tale of my life will probably offend some of you and that's just going to have to be the way it is. There are parts of me that I'm not proud of, things I've done or, by inaction, allowed to happen that hau... More..
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Why it's important to develop a work-life balance: 55 of 69
The importance of a proper work-life balance and the problems associated with imbalance are only really beginning to be understood in Britain. As with North America, in particular, the tendency over the past twenty years or so has been to focus on career. Problems associated with this leaning have been counted as a strong co... More..