What Are Luxuries And What Are Essentials?

Gina Robinson — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:11:36 +0000

He never splurged on luxuries, only buying the essentials for himself. He was not a miser. He taught his kids to buy for comfort, and the difference between value and shine. He led a simple life, never wanting more than his …

Essentials

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If the only reason why you cannot afford food and housing, is because you spend your money on non-essential luxuries, your food and housing should not be subsidized. And some jobs really aren't worth spending more …

Luxury or Necessity?

When I growing up I was led to understand that only water, food, and shelter were necessary, and that if we had more than that, then we’d been blessed with abundance.

I’ve since learned that it’s not so simple, and that the definition of what necessities are has changed drastically over time, and especially in western countries.

A hundred years ago indoor plumbing was most likely regarded as a luxury, but nowadays it’s a necessity.

Before World War One, a motor car was regarded as a luxury, because only rich people had them.

And just one hundred years ago servants were regarded as a necessity rather than a luxury.

You didn’t have to be rich to have servants and even a quite humble person, such a small shopkeeper say or a clerk, would be able to afford at least “a maid of all work”, known as ‘the girl’.

The better off you were then, then the more servants you’d have and almost nobody thought of doing without servants unless they were extremely poor.

Servants were almost a necessity then , whereas now, they’d be considered a major luxury!

So what do you think?

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Burquas And Religious Accomodation

Michael Redbourn — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:41:05 +0000

The Burqa Goes to Canadian Supreme Court | The Muslim Times: A …

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The Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) – a bastion of feminist activists – argued that the alleged victim should be allowed to wear the veil if her religion demands it, stating that forcing a Muslim woman to uncover her face while testifying “could very well be seen and … If N.S. is permitted to cover her face under the guise of religion, why shouldn't all victims of sexual assault have that privilege under the guise of their freedom to “dress” as they choose? …

DEFENDER OF THE LANDS: French businessman 'to pay all burqa …

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“I'm in favour of a law to convict a husband who forces a women to wear the niqab and who forces her to stay at home. But I'm also for a law that lets these women move freely in the streets, because freedom of movement, just …

This video clip from Australia made me wonder about how the US handles women in Burquas who drive cars etc

Seems Like Lying To Infidels Is OK!,

Now take a look at this PDF that was put out by the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

And you’ll likely be as surprised by the content as I was.

Some highlights from the report:

Over the years CAIR has received numerous reports from driver’s license applicants claiming that they were denied religious accommodation.

CAIR has obtained public records from driver’s license agencies in all states and this review reached the following findings:

Religious accommodation issues impact men and women in the Christian, Jewish, Sikh, and Muslim communities.

Most states, except Georgia, Kentucky and New Hampshire, have addressed religious accommodation concerns in codes, policy manuals or administrative practices.

But five states, namely Arkansas, Mississippi, Kansas, Missouri, and Maine, recognize only certain religious practices.

The other 42 states have adopted more inclusive approaches to religious accommodation policies.

Contrary to earlier news reports, the trend in favor of religious accommodation increased after 9/11.

While three states, California and the Carolinas scaled back some of their religious exemptions, six states—Alabama, Maine, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia increased the exemptions.

Are things really better than they were 50 years ago?

miss skeptic — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:35:44 +0000

dotCommonweal » Blog Archive » Progress?

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He writes: Progress cannot usefully be discussed without discrimination among orders of progress, since human knowledge obviously expands. Scientific knowledge progresses, as does technological knowledge, invention, …

Regimes And The People Who Could Change … – History In Progress

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"Regimes And The People Who Could Change Them" by Jerry Waxman. Cameroon just had an election. Paul Biya, who has held the office of president was re-elected for a 6th term, received an overwhelming 78% of the vote …

Children have far less chance of being raised by both parents.
Teachers are now more often assaulted than valued.
Children now spend much less time with their parents and juvenile crime is up by 500% etc etc

The following is from the book by Stephen R. Covey entitled,
“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families”.

It seems that things have got much worse in spite of having machines and gadgets to make our life easier.

Please give some hope and inspiration.

Are There More Allergies Now?

yellowstone — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:42:22 +0000

Marching with Allergies – From The Lab Bench Blog | Nature …

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My mother, herself allergy-prone, remembers my inflamed and itchy skin lesions in infancy. Then, in my toddler years, as my father recounts, I started to show "this peculiar reaction" around animals, scratching at my throat as …

Accommodating Kids with Allergies and Dietary Restrictions | 252 Blog

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Welcoming kids with differences oftentimes requires churches to think through what it means to accommodate participants with various food sensitivities, intolerances and allergies. Inquire about Food Intolerances at …

I don’t remember anyone having allergies when I was growing up and neither do any other baby-boomers that I know.

We all seem to remember more and more talk about allergies starting somewhere in the mid-80s.

The only thing that will make me sneeze is a visit to the detergent aisle in a supermarket, and I don’t think that’s surprising.

So what happened?

What caused whole generations to suddenly develop all kinds of allergies?

Taste Buds And The Tongue

Did The Pilgrim Fathers Really Wear Black And Despise Sex?

Gladys — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:12:02 +0000

"Our Jewish Pilgrim Fathers" by Yannick LeJacq

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This paper investigates the historical origins of American Zionism through the lens ofone of its most influential founders, the progressive “people's lawyer” Louis Brandeis.Historical studies of Zionism have often focused on its European …

Thanksgiving Day: the Pilgrim Fathers land at … – Look and Learn

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They were the Pilgrim Fathers. To understand who they were and why they went to this new land of America we must go back to the northern part of England round about the year 1600. Then it was that a group of earnest men …

It seems like most of us take it as a given that the Pilgrim Fathers wore lots of buckles, were deeply religious, hated s** and landed on Plymouth Rock etc. but how much of this stuff is real and how much is myth?

But Did They Really Eat Turkey Etc And Wear Black At Their Thanksgiving Festival?

Which fats are good and which are bad, and do we need them?

miss skeptic — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:11:06 +0000

Good fats and bad fats in your child's diet | Articles | Gurgle

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You may have been given the impression that all fats are bad and should therefore be avoided at all costs. This is not the case. Some fats are good and have a high nutritional value so should therefore be included in your …

Fitness for the mind & body!: Good fats v Bad fats!

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Good fats! Some of the best fats we can eat are olives, olive oil, fats from nuts and seeds, fats from fish, and fats from dark green leafy veggies. These fats are often referred to as Omega-3's and they are great for your body. …

And get the full scoop on different fats!

I’ve read so much about “fats” over the years and am now perhaps more confused about them than I ever was!

I was told to eat margarine and not butter and I followed the advice for around 20 years but am now told it was all a mistake and that I should have kept eating butter.

Low fat diets and foods have been popping up everywhere in recent years but I’ve read that the brain, which is a pretty important organ, needs them and people’s waist-lines in the US just seem to be getting bigger.

So maybe some of you can give me the skinny on fats.

Does Any Diet Really Work? And If So, Then Which One?

Which party was historically best for the US GOP or Dems?

MacTheKnife — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:45:00 +0000

United States Presidents and The Illuminati / Masonic Power …

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Another interesting fact to consider is that of the 37 Presidents of the United States before Jimmy Carter, at least 18 or 21 (depending on which source you believe) were close relatives. That comes to … Next to this, the form of a learned or literary society is best suited to our purpose, and had Freemasonry not existed, this cover would have been employed; and it may be much more than a cover, it may be a powerful engine in our hands… A Literary Society is the most …

The Absurd Report » “Murphy's Law” by Jim Muphy

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I heard some idiot on a TV news program on the anniversary of the death of Princess Diana and the dude she was with, make the statement that “All of us can remember just where we were and what we were doing when the tragic news of Princess Di's death reached us.” Well in the interest of honesty, I can ….. Actually when I get to looking at the Democrat Presidents during my lifetime, Harry Truman, of course, was the absolute best. But when Bill Clinton starts to …

The Dems just suffered there worst shellacking in around seventy years, and it set me to pondering which party had been best or worst for America when we look back at history.

The most corrupt or most guilty of criminal wrongdoing?

The most or the worst financial disasters?

Presidents who might be credibly accused of felonious behavior?

Positive achievements?

Please let me know what you think.

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Does Any Diet Really Work? And If So, Then Which One?

Gladys — Sun, 06 May 2012 17:05:31 +0000

Weight Loss Exercises | The Best Diet To Lose Weight

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Get the basics about weight loss, how exercise helps you lose weight and tips for getting results out of your exercise and weight loss Best Ab Exercises; How to Lose Weight; Butt Exercises; Top Cardio Exercises; Protein Needs … Read Article …

The Truth About Three Weight Loss Diet Myths, What Works And …

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The first myth refers to the excessive consumption of proteins. A lot of people tend to believe that by consuming proteins in an excessive amounts, their bodies.

Over the years I’ve tried dozens of diets and even if I’ve religiously carried them out and lost weight, I eventually put all the pounds back on and depending on the diet I might even have ended up heavier.

I felt like crying when I just looked in the mirror and felt even worse when I surfed the web for a possible answer and found this …

In the US, over a third of the population are considered not just overweight but obese.

Many people think the answer is to go on a diet.

Report after report suggests that dieting just doesn’t work: when people diet to lose weight, they commonly put it back on (and more).

Only 5% of dieters successfully stay at their new slimmer weight.

And Researchers at UCLA in 2007 concluded that "Diets Are Not the Answer", in a report about effective obesity treatments. They found that:

"Studies show that one third to two thirds of dieters regain more weight than they lost on their diets."

"There is little support for the notion that diets lead to lasting weight loss or health benefits."

" It appears that dieters who manage to sustain a weight loss are the rare exception, rather than the rule. Dieters who gain back more weight than they lost may very well be the norm, rather than an unlucky minority".

So what can I do?

Just stay fat?

Is The Seven Year Itch Just Boredom?

anon-lady — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:44:13 +0000

How To Get Beyond Your Spouse's Emotional Infidelity |

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By Coleta Stewart In today's world, new communication technologies bring new challenges and opportunities for a spouse to commit emotional adultery or.

Vicki Larson: Politics, Divorce and Infidelity: An Unhappy Marriage?

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Battley was his geometry teacher, and seven years his senior. (According to Gingrich's second wife Marianne Ginther, the age difference was actually nine years–Gingrich was 16 when the student-teacher courtship began). Their secret relationship included nighttime ….. Newt was not bored of education. jteschke: Newt was not bored of education. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/jteschke/post_2661_b_1099186_120627427.html. History | Permalink | Share it …

If you’ve been married for seven plus years and still enjoy or even yearn for s** with your husband or wife, then please let me and probably many others know your secret.

After nine years of marriage my husband and I mostly know what one another are thinking at any given time, what each other are going to say, and we know exactly how the s** will be.

Our problem is that there is no Passion anymore, well not with a capital P anyway.

So what’s a gal (or guy) to supposed to do?

Do Possessions Make Us Happy?

no-shmuck — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:30:15 +0000

AOW: Does Money, Material Possessions, and Happiness … – SSIS Blogs

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I think the article briefly tries to teach us that material possessions should not bring us too much happiness, which I agree. Things that should bring a real happiness should be times that we spend with ones that I like …

The Power of Media and a Positive Message | NCPAD Blog …

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“Don't spend more money than you make” and “live within your means” and “material possessions do not bring happiness.” If you believe one person can make a difference then all of us can create the change we want now …

I searched for happiness for a great number of years outside of myself and I believed that if I could just obtain the perfect job, relationship, or material possessions etc. then I would be happy.

I thought that if I only managed well, stayed focused, and dug in, that I could wrestle happiness out of life.

But I finally learned that my thinking was backward

Life is not a search for happiness!

Happiness is a by-product of living the right kind of a life, of doing the right thing.

Do not search for happiness, search for right living and happiness will be your reward.

Life is sometimes a march of duty during dull, dark days.

But happiness will come again, as God’s smile of recognition of your faithfulness.

True happiness is always the by-product of a life well lived.

The above is my experience, but maybe you’ve found happiness a different way, or never found happiness at all.

Please let us know what you believe.