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ASU's junior defensive tackle Will Sutton had an All-American season to remember in 2012.
The Pac-12's Defense Player of the Year led the conference with 20 tackles for loss, ranked third with 10.5 sacks and led the Sun Devils to the top of the Pac-12 in pass defense and pass efficiency defense.
With a year of eligibility still remaining, a return to Tempe could be very beneficial for both the reigning Morris Trophy recipient (given to the conference's top lineman) and ASU in 2013. However after a stellar junior campaign, the lure of the NFL is certainly pulling at Sutton, meaning the Sun Devils' game against Navy in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl on December 29 could very likely be his last in maroon and gold.
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You are also full of boloney spouting off what the USA has planned for Assange, their is not plan at this time to extradite him, no arrest warrent as of this time.
The declaration of Assange being an Enemy of the State, did not come from the government, or any part of the US government. The declaration came from Michael Ratner, who is Bradly Mannings lawyer, projecting this from a Air Force investigation of a person in the Airforce who was a Assange sympatizer. Ratner made this declaration to inflame the public using tactics that are totally untrue, and people like you believe it came from the US State Department or the US miltary. Neither made this statement, it all came from Mannings attorney, now people like you take it as Gospel, and believe it completly. It is not true.


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(CNN) -- As political strategists dissect the shortcomings of the GOP in this year's election, Carlos Gutierrez, the man who led Mitt Romney's outreach to Hispanic voters, said Republicans need to lead on immigration to facilitate economic growth.
"We can't be the party of opportunity, growth, prosperity, entrepreneurship, small businesses and upward mobility if we are not the party of immigration. And that means that we have to lead on immigration," Gutierrez said Saturday morning on CNN.
"The Republican Party needs to be the party of immigration and, by the way, the Democrats haven't proven yet that they are the party of immigration," he said, pointing to the Republican-backed STEM Jobs Act -- a bill that would grant as many as 55,000 visas to non-citizens who complete advanced degrees at U.S. universities in science, technology, engineering and math. The measure passed in the House on Friday.
The GOP hailed the bill as a boon for employers and the economy, but as the bill moves to the Democratic-controlled Senate, critics say it's a piecemeal approach at best with political motives attempting to resurrect support from the growing population of Latinos in the United States.
Gutierrez said the ball is in the Democrats' court to pass the immigration initiative.
The White House earlier this week said the Obama administration opposes the bill.
The law would allow U.S.-educated workers skilled in science and math to remain in the country and help build innovation, Gutierrez said.
Ten percent of the electorate in 2012 was Hispanic, and President Obama won the group in a landslide over Romney, 71% to 27% according to exit polls. Following the Republicans' poor showing, Gutierrez announced a new super PAC, Republicans for Immigration Reform, aimed at creating a path to legalization for undocumented workers.
During the Republican primary season Romney took a far-right approach to immigration, even suggesting that undocumented workers "self deport." Gutierrez told CNN after the election that his candidate "made mistakes," but attributed them to a grueling primary process.
"We're not the party of the rich; we want everyone to be rich. That's the dream of the Republican Party. We cannot achieve that, we can't grow without immigration," he said.


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Knee arthroscopy is surgery that uses a tiny camera to look inside your knee. Small cuts are made to insert the camera and small surgical tools into your knee for the procedure.
Three different types of pain relief (anesthesia) may be used for knee arthroscopy surgery:
A cuff-like device may be put around your thigh to help control bleeding during the procedure.
The surgeon will make two or three small cuts around your knee. Salt water (saline) will be pumped into your knee to stretch the knee.
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You will have an ace bandage on your knee over the dressing. Most people go home the same day they have surgery. Your doctor will give you exercises to do.
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Phillips BB, Mihalko MJ. Arthroscopy of the lower extremity. In: Canale ST, Beaty JH, eds. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 12th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Elsevier; 2012:chap 51.
Miller MD, Hart J. Surgical principles. In: DeLee JC, Drez D Jr, Miller MD, eds. DeLee and Drez's Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 2.
C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Francisco, CA. Also reviewed by A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc., Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz, Stephanie Slon, and Nissi Wang.
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Whipple's disease is a rare condition that prevents the small intestines from allowing nutrients to pass into the rest of the body. This is called malabsorption .
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Whipple's disease is caused by infection with a form of bacteria called Tropheryma whippelii. The disorder mainly affects middle-aged white men.
Whipple's disease is very rare. Risk factors are unknown.
Symptoms most often start slowly. Joint paint is the most common early symptom. Symptoms of gastrointestinal (GI) infection often develop several years later. Other symptoms may include:
The doctor or nurse will perform a physical exam. This may show:
Tests to diagnose Whipple's disease may include:
This disease may also change the results of the following tests:
People with Whipple's disease need to take long-term antibiotics to cure any infections of the brain and central nervous system. An antibiotic called ceftriaxone is given through a vein (IV). It is followed by another antibiotic (such as trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) taken by mouth for up to 1 year.
If symptoms come back during antibiotic use, the medications may be changed.
Your health care provider should closely follow your progress. Symptoms of the disease can return after you finish the treatments. People who remain malnourished will also need to take dietary supplements.
Without treatment, the condition is most often fatal. Treatment relieves symptoms and can cure the disease.
Call your health care provider if you have joint pain that does not go away, abdominal pain, or diarrhea.
If you are being treated for Whipple's disease, call your health care provider if:
Maiwald M, von Herbay A, Relman DA. Whipple's disease. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2010:chap 106.
West SG. Systemic diseases in which arthritis is a feature. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 283.
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8 March - International Women's Day
Over the years, the Council of Europe's activities to promote the cause of women have taken a number of forms, such as legal measures, mobilising public opinion and training and research.
One of the main threads running through all these activities is the principle that there can be no lasting solution to the social, economic and political problems of society unless women are fully involved in the process.
Women's status, real equality, emancipation, sexually-related violence, the problem of women and disability and human trafficking are just some of the other aspects around which the Council of Europe has developed activities, such as awareness campaigns, all of which are intended to bolster legal equality of the sexes and make it a reality.
In 2009, women made up on average 28.6% of government ministers in Europe and 21.7% of members of parliament. This is slight progress compared with the 19.9% of women ministers in 2005, but there has been no change in their representation in national parliaments. Besides, the figures remain well below the 40% minimum recommended by the Council of Europe.
2013 Edition - Time for action to end violence against women
Violence against women is an issue which concerns all countries in the world. It touches women from all walks of life, irrespective of cultural, religious, economic, social or geographical backgrounds.
It happens everywhere: in the "safety" of their own homes, at work, in the streets and in the media among others. Every day, women are stalked, harassed, raped, mutilated, forced by their family to enter into a marriage, sterilised against their will or psychologically and physically abused. The examples of violence against women are endless, its victims countless. Many women are too afraid or ashamed to seek help, often paying for their silence with their lives. Those that do speak out are not always heard. With the adoption of the Istanbul Convention in 2011, the 47 member states of the Council of Europe made an important step towards the recognition of their responsibilities in addressing this concern.
Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention)
Opened for signature in May 2011, the Istanbul Convention is the first legally binding instrument in Europe to prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence. In terms of scope, it is the most far-reaching international treaty to tackle this serious violation of human rights. Preventing violence, protecting its victims and prosecuting the perpetrators are the cornerstones of the Convention, as is the requirement to co-ordinate any such measures through comprehensive and integrated policies. The Convention covers victims from any background, regardless of their age, race, religion, social origin, migrant status or sexual orientation.
The Istanbul Convention was drafted in Europe, but is not meant for Europe only. Any state can accede to it or use it as a model for national and regional legislation and policies. The Istanbul Convention will enter into force following its ratification by 10 countries. An independent group of experts (GREVIO) will monitor the implementation of the Convention.
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"8 March is an auspicious annual occasion for all those involved in promoting women's rights. This year the event will have the theme of 'A Promise is a Promise: Time to Act to End Violence against Women'.
The Council of Europe has a major instrument at its disposal, namely the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, also known as the Istanbul Convention. This is the first binding text combining all the necessary ingredients: preventing violence, protecting victims, prosecuting those responsible and implementing integrated policies.
The promise to end violence against women is a commitment which must be honoured. The Istanbul Convention provides states with the means of doing so. On 8 March I shall be appealing to Council of Europe member and non-member states, if they have not yet done so, to sign and ratify the Istanbul Convention.
Ending violence against women is the main theme of the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women from 4 to 15 March 2013 in New York. I shall be representing the Assembly Parliamentary of the Council of Europe at this meeting, alongside a host of other members. It will be an opportunity to reiterate this appeal to all states."
Women's participation at all levels of public life is a democratic requirement, says Congress President Herwig van Staa
"We must promote and implement gender equality at all levels of public life so as to ensure genuine democracy," said Herwig van Staa, President of the Congress, on the occasion of International Women's Day on 8 March 2013. "This requirement has been enshrined in the Congress Charter, which provides that women must make up at least 30% of all national delegations – and many delegations now actually go much further than that, thereby confirming our belief that it is vital to have a legal framework which ensures women's participation", he continued, before referring to the resolution and recommendation entitled "Achieving sustainable gender equality in local and regional political life", in which the Congress encourages women to become candidates and stand in elections.
Deputy Secretary General addresses UN Commission on Status of Women in New York
On 4 March, Deputy Secretary General Gabriella Battaini-Dragoni addressed the UN Commission on the Status of Women, to promote the Istanbul Convention as an efficient and practical tool for governments to prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence. The Convention was drafted in Europe, but is not meant for Europe only. Any state can accede to it or use it as a model for national and regional legislation and policies. High-level bilateral meetings are also on the agenda of her two-day visit to New York.
A side event on the Convention's added value will be organised by the Council of Europe and the French Permanent mission to the UN, with the participation of: Gilbert Saboya Sunyé, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Andorra and Chairman of the Committee of Ministers, Jean-Claude Mignon, President of the Parliamentary Assembly, Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, Minister for Women's Rights and Government Spokesperson of France, and Lakshmi Puri, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Deputy Executive Director of UN Women.
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I am an atheist/ agnostic but after careful thinking, I've decided that perhaps virulently promoting atheism (as this community is doing) isn't really good for society. Please don't get offended, just read my arguments below calmly and rationally. If you can argue that I am wrong, I will listen to those arguments and change my opinion.
Note 1: I am using science in all my arguments, not religion.Not all my links point to scientific studies, but I'm sure you could find relevant evolutionary psychology papers if you googled for it.
Note 2: Please don't take offense, I'm not a sexist or a misogynist. I am trying hard to be as unemotional as possible in my arguments.
Argument 1: Polygamy is bad for society
What percentage of our (pre-civilizational/ barbaric) ancestors are males? The answer is not 50%. As evolutionary psychology points out, 80% of our female ancestors managed to reproduce but only 40% of our male ancestors did so. (Link: http://www.psy.fsu.edu/~baumeistertice/goodaboutmen.htm). Simply put, in barbaric societies, males were the high-risk high-reward sex whereas females were the low-risk low-reward sex.
Males are genetically polygynous (interested in sex with as many women as possible - this makes sense as men can produce millions of sperm every day and have a low reproductive cost)
Females are naturally hypergamous (interested in only one man but the best; the top 'alpha' man - this makes sense as a female produces one egg per month and has a high reproductive cost due to pregnancy and child birth).
When sexuality is uncontrolled, the combination of male polygyny and female hypergamy results in polygamy a.k.a harems (one man having sex & children with multiple women).
The ones who suffer are the beta males - the ones who have been sexually selected out. They typically become violent and don't contribute to society. There is an argument to be made that the Taliban practices polygamy and this is the source of violent behavior of terrorists from that part of the world. (Link: http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200706/ten-politically-inco...)
When promiscuity is controlled through strictly enforced monogamy, every man gets a wife. This reduces violent behavior and unlocks the productive capacity in males. I don't have the link available but a man who is already married or believes that he will marry in the future will be 4x productive as an unmarried man who does not believe that he will ever marry (e.g.) Japanese grass-eaters ostracized by an increasingly promiscuous Japan (Link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/dec/27/japan-grass-eaters-sala...)
Alpha men don't significantly contribute to society - they are not scientific geniuses or hard workers. They are typically physically aggressive men. Contrary to feminist dogma, physically dominant men (even dominant to the point of abusive) are attractive to women because they exhibit alpha tendencies - The Dark Triad of Narcissism, Machiavellianism and Psychopathy.
Alpha men understand their higher attractiveness (compared to betas) and adopt a pump-and-dump sexual attitude. They have many sexual partners but don't bother helping with raising their young; some of their young will die due to lack of resources but they make up for it in numbers.
Betas adopt a nourish-and-protect sexual attitude. They have only one sexual partner, whom they win by proving their love and commitment. Then they have children with only this partner, but provide resources and protection to ensure their children grow up successfully.
Monogamy is the cornerstone of civilization. See the Moralia versus Libertalia argument (Link: http://www.hookingupsmart.com/2011/10/14/relationshipstrategies/how...). In a monogamous society, with greater male economic participation and lesser violence, prosperity, rule of law and art flourish.
Argument 2: Promiscuity naturally leads to beta ostracism and harms society
Promiscuity - Defn: Any form of sex outside of monogamous marriage (including exclusive relationships)
Non-exclusive relationships (polyamorous relationships) are almost always polygamous (one alpha man with many women). This results in many beta men losing out.
Exclusive relationships also result in beta men losing out - Why? If enough alpha men are not available, hypergamous females would rather not enter into any relationship at all rather than be with beta men - "The Where have all the good men gone?" tirade from many women in modern promiscuous culture.
Promiscuity is the leading cause of single motherhood. Many women will rather have children with alpha men (who will later abandon them) rather than with good beta providers (whom they find dull and boring).
The social effects of unleashed promiscuity are enormous - 40% out of wedlock births, single motherhood and increased Govt debt/ taxation to support single motherhood by the State which steps in to replace the father.
Single motherhood produces children 2 to 10 times more likely to suffer from:
(Link: http://owningyourshit.blogspot.com/2012/03/transcript-of-fempocalyp...)
Argument 3: Atheism promotes promiscuity (Edit: by being silent about it)
I am not saying that atheism caused promiscuity (that happened in the 60s due to a variety of other reasons including feminism) but atheism has played a role in the rise of moral relativism, especially with respect to promiscuity.
The Golden Rule is perhaps the first tenet of religious morality but it is not the only one. The second most important tenet of religious morality is monogamy.
I have seen many arguments about how atheists are equally moral (if not more so) than religious people. In all these arguments, people assume that morality = Golden Rule.
Based on my personal experiences, many atheists seem to think that:
Morality = the Golden Rule
Promiscuity = personal freedom (i.e.) promiscuity is acceptable behavior that the Church restricts because the Church is old and stupid. Many atheists don't seem to realize the far reaching social effects of promiscuity.
This moral relativism on promiscuity is obvious even in this site. For example http://www.thinkatheist.com/forum/topics/atheists-are-not-moral-peo... does not deal with promiscuity at all. http://www.thinkatheist.com/forum/topics/what-is-your-stance-on-mar... has answers from many atheists clearly exhibiting moral relativism on the subject of promiscuity.
[Edit: The majority of your arguments were against this. I can understand why this may look like a strawman argument. Let me clarify:
There is a strong correlation between divorce risk and low IQ. There is also a strong correlation between high IQ and atheism (giving you folks a compliment, take it :) ).
Atheism as a movement, originated primarily amongst high IQ society. But it has now gone mainstream and is growing fast, scarily fast almost. As Uncle Ben put it, "with great power comes great responsibility". But Atheism does not seem to be taking up that responsibility from the Church. Yes, the Church is broken and old and corrupt and its practitioners are bigots and hypocrites. But, it is still the only thing out there taking a stand against promiscuity. Atheists seem to walk away from the responsibility of condemning promiscuity and most Atheists promote sexual freedom.
Morality naturally comes to Atheists because they are high-IQ individuals who are better able to visualize the impact of their life choices in the future. But, as atheism goes mainstream and the Church dies out, what happens to all the voices condemning promiscuous behavior?
We are not more evolved now in anyway than we were in the past. We are, still at our core, apes struggling to build great civilizations. We all (especially low IQ individuals) need moral guidance to help us in this struggle, to make better life choices.
Can you point links to me about prominent Atheists condemning promiscuity? Is the Atheist movement willing to take up the mantle of promoting social morality from the Church after slaying it? ]
[Edit 2: I am not a troll, I've just been super busy last few days, I will have more time this weekend to reply to some comments below. The essential thing I am trying to say is that religion is not pure evil, and we should not look at it in terms of black and white.
There are definitely good things about religion. There is a very interesting theory that religions also evolve over time and the most popular religions are the most useful ones to society, and they became popular precisely because they were an advantage to societies that adopted them. For example, societies with religions that promoted monogamy were almost always more successful in combat over societies that had religions that did not emphasize monogamy. The reason is because in societies that practiced monogamy, soldiers had a genetic stake in survival of that society (they had their own children to protect). Rome fell because of polygamy - the top politicians had harems and orgies and monopolized the women, resulting in loss of morale amongst troops who did not get the chance to be fathers. Rome was increasingly forced to rely on mercenaries rather than patriotic troops to protect her. After the treasury ran out, Rome collapsed because disenfranchised beta males, who had no genetic stake in Rome, simply walked off and allowed the barbarians to invade.
My point of view has always been "What is best for society?", and not "What is true?". Atheism is the correct working hypothesis because there is no proof for God and we have to use Occam's razor at all times. I don't see any downside consequences of high IQ people discovering/ discussing Atheism. But, we have a moral obligation (as the high IQ elites in our society) to do what's best for society. Imagine a ghetto filled with the poorest, uneducated people in our society. We have to make the decisions that will benefit them.
I don't really have a problem with Atheism, but I have significant issues with the Atheist Movement. For instance, take the advertisement "There is no God, Relax". This advertisement is targeted at people who have made bad choices in their life and have been sexually irresponsible. They are probably feeling guilty about these choices and the Atheist Movement is offering them an easy way out. It tells them "There is no Hell or Heaven, so relax and continue making bad choices". In reality, there is no hell or heaven, but there are societal consequences of your choices. In reality, guilt is often a very useful biological mechanism for correcting bad behavior, but Atheism is offering them a way to rationalize away their guilt so that they can continue making bad choices. I am speaking about this from personal experience, I have known people who commit adultery and rationalize their guilt because they think that the concept of 'sin' is meaningless as there is no God.
Also, to all people accusing me of being a sexist and having double standards, I am not asking for double standards from men and women; I am demanding high standards of expected social morality from both sexes. How is that sexist in any way?]
I am going to judge the merit of a social construct on the basis of its usefulness, not on the basis of its truthfulness. I will only promote an idea to society only if I am convinced it will help society.
If the Traditional Conservative Church (not the Modern version that tolerates no-fault divorce) is useful to society as an institution that encourages monogamy, I would rather have that than Atheism.
Here's your "Morality Police" in action:
(CNN) -- Outraged Tunisians took to the streets by the hundreds Tuesday, angrily protesting the treatment of a woman who was allegedly raped by police officers -- and then charged with public indecency when she filed a complaint.
"At best, charging the victim of a rape by police officers instead of protecting her from intimidation and stigma highlights the deep flaws on Tunisian law and criminal justice system," said Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui, deputy Middle East and North Africa program director at Amnesty International.
"At worst, it is an insidious attempt to discredit a rape victim and protect those she accused of raping her."
The case began September 3 when three police officers approached the woman and her fiance while they were in their car in the capital Tunis, the woman's lawyer told Amnesty.
Two of the officers then raped the woman inside the car, while the third took her fiance to a nearby ATM to extort money from him, the woman claimed.
It was only after she filed a complaint against the officers -- and they were charged with rape and extortion -- that the officers said they found the couple in an "immoral position" in the car.
"This case first shocked public opinion since the innocent woman was raped by policemen," said Salah Eddine El Jorshi of the Tunisian League of Human Rights. "But when the verdict was announced, we were shocked even more that they tried to take this to another level by targeting the victim herself."
Authorities have not specified what they meant by "immoral position," but the claim was later repeated by the country's interior ministry, Amnesty said.
The couple was charged with "intentional indecent behavior," which could yield up to six months in prison.
Both have denied the charges. Tuesday's session is the second of what is expected to be several court hearings on the matter.
Interesting! I worked with a fellow from Tunisia for a few years. Now looking back, after telling him off and quiting, that his atitudes to others almost matched the Tunisian authorities. Amazing!
If you've taken nothing else, Shankar, out of what I've said, at least take this:
In saying, "I am going to judge the merit of a social construct on the basis of its usefulness, not on the basis of its truthfulness," you are, in effect, saying that you believe - as eons of religious leaders before you - that Humanity is, on average, too stupid to ever behave in a sensible fashion (though I'm not sure whom you would cite as a decision-maker, as to what constitutes "sensible" behavior), that you feel it is necessary to lie to them, to cause them to fear and feel guilty, in order to elicit that "proper" behavior.
Further, you stress, "there are societal consequences of your choices." I said it above, and I want to stress it again - teach in your schools, that there are societal consequences of your choices, alongside evolution and comparative religions, which should include a lenthy chapter on those who reject all religions and the reasons for doing so. Then, having instilled a sense of societal responsibility, give people the freedom to choose what they wish to do with their lives.
Whether you're raising children or teaching children, you can never dictate morality - the best you can hope for is to lead by example and advice - the child will determine how effective you have been. But a child reared in guilt, lives in shame, and a child raised in fear, lives in fear - instilling either of those in the minds of an innocent child, is, in my opinion, immoral.
A child reared in guilt, lives in shame, and a child raised in fear lives in fear.
It is not only immoral, it is child abuse.
It is unclear how anyone could tell the difference between a sociopathic disturbed male and a A-male. Or if B-males are really all that different. Is there a check list? If I told you my height, IQ, education, and number of times married, or number of degrees, would this help? Or does an A-male really act more like a silver back gorilla, or a crazy with a gun fetish and motorcycle? In short, A-male is a bad boy, just like some women like them! LOL
A-males who are bad boys - the girls they attract are also dumb - and they breed, to produce more of the same - give me geeks and nerds any day.
Sadly, I never owned a motorcycle, but I recently added to my private lab a used spectrophotometer and a time delayed digital camera 4MP! Sexy huh?
Was he directing this to his audience or at his brain? He almost looks like he failed to prevent a major snafu with the New York bird!
I have no idea James, I just found it on another site, and as is my nature, stole it.
I watch the 700 Club/cult a few times a week, a guilty pleasure sadly. It gives me an opportunity for a major BILE EVENT! I have more than once considered calling and requesting copies of their free books to be sent to recylcing centers.
It is difficult to know where to start. I suppose the most telling argument against the premise that atheism promotes promiscuity is the assumption that atheists are not moral.
Morality does NOT depend on religion. If you accept that being promiscuous is at best amoral, then your argument falls under its own assumptions.
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To give you a little more insight on who I am and what I do (when I'm not doing homework), I figured I'd make a list of my favorite items/things to do. I'm always on the go, whether I'm aimlessly walking around campus or if my friends are going somewhere off campus, I always jump at the opportunity to go with them and explore what I haven't yet.
Here are a few things that I really, really enjoy, and probably will for the next four years:
- Fossil (brand) – I love love LOVE everything about Fossil- from watches, clothing, and leather pieces, I own it all…..almost. But seriously…I own 6 watches (so far), a leather watch box, a leather camera case, a leather valet tray, several wallets, a pair of shoes, several jackets / sweaters, jeans, t-shirts, and button-ups. It helps that I was employed by Fossil to not only fuel this obsession by allowing me to purchase all of the clothing with money I earned, but by also giving me a nice discount, too! Fossil's products are high-quality and will definitely last…who could argue with a guaranteed 11-year warranty on all of their watches? My obsession has calmed down since I lost my discount because I came to school…but it'll pick back up when I got home for breaks!
- Concerts - Back in Knoxville, there were always a bunch of concerts to go to…but it's definitely not as popular of a destination as Indianapolis is for concerts. Over the past four years alone I've seen so many different artists, including some of my favorites such as Passion Pit, Lights, Relient K, Fun., Jack's Mannequin (which is now just Andrew McMahon), and many more. While I'm in Indy, though, I do plan on seeing several other artists that I have yet to see, including Matt & Kim, Pretty Lights, and I do plan on attending the Life in Color (Dayglow) tour stop in Indy. I'm sure there will be a lot more shows this upcoming year I plan on attending, too!
- Mountain Hardwear - For some reason most people in the Midwest don't know what Mountain Hardwear is, and that's just so unbelievable to me. I just purchased my first Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man jacket back in March with money I received for my birthday, and didn't really get to wear it much then because it was getting warmer back home, and now I'm finally getting a chance to wear it because it's getting cold again! I only own one Monkey Man jacket in grey so far, but I'm definitely pleased and plan on purchasing another one in red, and maybe even one more in black because they're just so warm/comfortable.
There are definitely a lot more things I "enjoy," but this is just a short list. Plus, I have a cake to bake…more to come tomorrow about that! Happy Monday!


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