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New York City voters looked across the Hudson River to praise New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie as the public official who performed best during superstorm Sandy, a poll released Tuesday showed.
Asked who did the best job responding to the storm, city voters said Christie, 36%; President Barack Obama, 22%; New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, 15%; and Mayor Michael Bloomberg, 12%, according to the survey from the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.
While city voters seemed most impressed with Christie, each of these public officials received overwhelmingly strong praise.
The poll showed 89% of voters considered Christie's storm response to be excellent or good; 85% for Cuomo; 84% for Obama; and 75% for Bloomberg.
In the days following the storm, the mayor became entangled in a major public controversy surrounding his decision to move forward with the New York City Marathon. Following a public outcry, the mayor reversed himself and cancelled the event.
Still, according to the poll, his handling of the storm helped lift his overall job-approval rating, 56% to 34%, his highest score in more than two years.
Storm anger was directed at the utility companies. The poll showed 58% of city voters said the utility companies' response was "not so good" or poor. But 37% gave the utilities an excellent or good score.
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority won high marks, with 75% of voters saying the agency's performance was excellent or good. The head of the MTA, Joseph Lhota, is now being discussed as a potential candidate for mayor next year.
Voters said they were very pleased, 85% to 12%, with New York City's odd-even gas rationing system. The city followed New Jersey's lead and imposed gas rationing on Nov. 9; other areas in the region have already lifted the gas rules, but the mayor on Sunday extended rationing through Friday, citing the Thanksgiving holiday as a factor.
More than three-quarters of city voters said the region is experiencing large storms more frequently because of climate change, and government at all levels should spend billions of dollars to better protect the city from future storms.
The Nov. 14-18 poll surveyed 1,165 city voters and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.9 percentage points.
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The Roman Catholicism in Philippines is dominant but other religions are important as well. To distinguish about their uniqueness is through their unique beliefs and practices.
In Islam religion, the believers only eat halal food. Islam teaches to be forgiving, to value friends, family and to create good relationship with the people around them. There are five pillars of Islam that are obligatory for every Muslim such as: the testimony of faith, praying five times a day, giving alms, pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina for those financially and physically able, and fasting.
Some of our Muslim brothers and sisters unique practices are as follows:
In Born Again Evangelical Christian, its followers believe salvation is only through Christ. They believed the truth of the Bible through its fulfilled promises in their lives and in those around them. They believed that Christianity is attached on God's love and through Christ, they can inherit eternal life. They accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and personal Savior and build a personal relationships with Him. They read the Bible regularly and attend youth fellowships and Sunday worship services.
Some of Born Again Evangelical Christian unique practices are as follows:
Believers and followers of Mormon do not drink coffee or tea. Mormon teaches them that being spiritual does not only mean going to church on Sundays or practicing rituals. It taught them to keep developing of themselves in the best way possible so they can be a blessing to others. They believed that the Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost are three different beings with the same purpose. When they pray, it's God they talk to, not Jesus Christ. They attend a three-hour Sunday service plus Sunday school classes. On Saturdays, children and teenagers aged 12 to 18 go to seminary classes to study the scriptures. They also hold activities like sport fests that they thought to help to develop other aspects of their lives.
Some of Mormon unique practices are as follows:
In Members of God International (Ang Dating Daan), its believers and followers do not wear jewelry or have their hair cut. They believed that their leader was sent by God, and all the commandments they have inside the church are purely biblical and not hearsay. They have three kinds of services such as, Prayer meeting on Wednesdays or Thursdays, a Worship service on Saturday night or Sunday morning and Thanksgiving on Saturday or Sunday.
Some of Members of God International unique practices are as follows:
In (INC) known as Iglesia ni Kristo, its believers and followers do not eat dinuguan. They believed that they found their beliefs and practices to be the ones that match what is stated in the Holy Bible. Their faith and everything they do is based from the Bible. They attend worship services twice a week – one on the weekend and one on Wednesdays or Thursdays.
Some of INC unique practices are as follows:
In Jehovah's Witness, its believers and followers do not celebrate birthdays. They believed that families play a crucial role in helping each other's love for Jehovah grow. They look and see forward to paradise on Earth, where will be no more wickedness, crime and sickness. They believed in judgment day called Armageddon and in the Everlasting life – that Jehovah created the Earth especially for human beings. They believed that Jehovah is the Creator of all things. They do not believed in a Trinity instead, Jehovah is the Father of Jesus and they are not one and the same. The Holy spirit is not a persona but God's working force.
Some of Jehovah's unique practices are as follows:
In Buddhism, its believers and followers believe in Karma and in Reincarnation. For them Buddhism answers why they were born humans and not animals and why they are continuously suffering. Their unique faith teaches them to develop love and compassion for all human beings. They believed in "cause and effect" and "rebirth into another being in the next life, depending on one's Karma."
Some of Buddhism unique practices are as follows:
In (AH) known as Agnostic Humanism, its followers do not know or care or believe whether or not any God exists. They believed that life is what they make it. They committed to the use of critical reason and factual evidence instead of clinging to faith or mysticism. They believed that God existing is meaningless since one cannot test whether or not God exists. They have no faith in any unseen being. For them, there are no rules on food or clothes. Of course, they eat food that would not harm their body and wear clothes that are decent and worthy of respect.
As recorded at CIA World Fact book on July 19, 2012, there are about 82.9% Catholic (80.9% Roman Catholic and 2% Aglipayan Catholic), 5% Muslim, 2.8% Evangelical, 2.3% Iglesia ni Kristo, 4.5 other Christian, 1.8% other affiliations, 0.6% unspecified, and 0.1% without specification according to 2000 Philippine census. Visit also:
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This article was helpful since it has some of the practices of various religious groups. There is a lot more out there, but then one would wind up writing a book! BTW, I know a missionary couple in the ;
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Include also the Episcopalian denomination where I belong. This christian denomination can mainly be found in the Cordillera region. They dub it the ' church of Igorots' because anywhere in the Philippines where this church is present, you will meet a person coming from the Cordilleras.
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The exam SY0-401 exam was the exam code for the CompTIA+ certification. The importance of the exam SY0-401 can be visible from the fact that more than 250,000 IT professionals have been certifying their security skills with this certification exam. The exam SY0-401 exam is surely a performance based which has been intended to verify and certify the security and IT skills of the professionals with the most authentic and vendor neutral certification. I have recently secured higher marks in this exam and have attained the CompTIA+ certification. The risk, security management, the risk and mitigation services etc. are the major skills which are tested in this exam. The exam is based on the performance of the candidates on the basis of the data, application, management and the availability along with the operation of the security aspects.
What are the registration and scheduling details for SY0-401 exam?
The testing partner of the CompTIA+ certification is the Pearson VUE. The individuals can register themselves for this highly important certification exam SY0-401 by referring to the Pearson VUE website. I also preferred the online registration way and contacted the Pearson VUE for my registration. Moreover, the candidates can also use the registration via phone call services. But I believed that registration online is more appropriate and convenient. The vendor may also require the candidates to possess a working experience of at least 2 years with the IT administration and security services. The scheduling can also be done by using the online feature. This performance based exam was having 90 numbers of questions and also a time period of 90 minutes was given to the candidates for attempting all the questions.
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By Laura Fontaine Haines in Music on Feb 06, 2014
Canada is no stranger to the musical superstardom of female artists like Feist, Emily Haines, Alanis Morissette and Sarah McLachlan, just to name a few. It's a country that continues to produce musical genius across the board regardless of gender.
Yesterday morning nominations for The Junos, Canada's music awards, were announced in Toronto. And it comes as no surprise that this year brilliant female artists are represented in almost every category including both artist of the year and album of the year. Hugely talented women like Serena Ryder and Tegan and Sara are being recognized for their musical contributions over the past year.
The Junos will be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the end of March and we will no doubt have the opportunity to see some of Canada's finest female artists not only take home awards for their talents, but also watch them rock out as a number of acts will perform live on stage that evening.
And if you're anything like me, Serena Ryder's hit Stompa from her album Harmony, was this year's anthem over Robin Thicke's controversial single Blurred Lines. It will be pretty great to see who takes the maple syrup-drenched cake next month as both are nominated for Artist of the Year.
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Tagged in: tegan and sarah, serena ryder, sarah mclachlan, Robin Thicke, music awards, juno awards, harmony, fiest, emily haines, canada, Blurred Lines, Alanis Morissette
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Rosslyn Noonan Chief Human Rights Commissioner
EEO Commissioner Dr Judy McGregor will be leading the Human Rights Commission's work on the rights of disabled people for the year ahead. This is a priority area for me as Chief Commissioner. I will be working alongside Judy and continuing to be actively involved. We will be supported by Commissioner Richard Tankersley. We have asked him, as a first priority, to assist with the establishment of a network of Maori disabled people to ensure a strong indigenous dimension to the Commission's work on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Richard will also work on the establishment of a Pacific Group.
A further signal of the priority the Commission places on this work is the high level staff involvement, including Executive Director, Joanna Collinge; Manager Strategic Policy Susan Freeman Greene; Manager External Relations, Shae Ronald; Kaiwhakariti Hemi Pirihi; and of course, Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor, Bruce Coleman and Victoria Manning, Advisor.
We will keep you up to date as we develop plans for engagement throughout New Zealand.
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Congratulations to People First NZ and the other members of the public who fought and won a battle over broadcaster Paul Henry calling singer Susan Boyle a "retard". The Commission is delighted that the Broadcasting Standards Authority's (BSA) very strong decision recognised that people with intellectual disabilities deserved respect and dignity. That's the good news.
Television New Zealand broadcast a prepared statement on the Breakfast programme on Monday 26 July. And that's the bad news. In my opinion, the nature of the statement was profoundly disappointing. Television New Zealand abandoned its celebrity status promotion of presenters and referred throughout to an unnamed "presenter". There was no apology and nor was the statement available on its website content.
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A visiting United Nations expert wants disabled people to put pressure on the Government to implement the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Governments are responsible for making sure the Disability Convention is implemented, but government action depends on disabled people voicing their desires. "We are each responsible to make sure the Disability Convention happens," said Professor Ron McCallum, the Chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, on a recent visit to New Zealand hosted by the Human Rights Commission.
Hon Tariana Turia Minister for Disability Issues
The Human Rights Commission will receive an extra $300,000 per year to promote, protect and monitor the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
The Minister for Disability Issues, Tariana Turia, attended a disability community meeting at the Human Rights Commission to make a special Budget day announcement on 20th May.
The extra funding will enable the Commission to increase its advocacy for disabled people's rights. It will help enable the Commission to act as an independent, public advocate to promote awareness of disabled people's rights and help monitor the Disability Convention.
Robyn Hunt
Robyn Hunt's term as a part-time Commissioner finished at the end of June. Over the years, Robyn has made a huge contribution to the Commission and to improving rights for disabled New Zealanders.
"As Commissioner over the last eight years, I have been very lucky to have taken part in the ground-breaking development and New Zealand's ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with disabilities," Robyn says. "I was privileged to have this opportunity and it was an amazing experience."
The Commission is reviewing human rights in New Zealand. In 2004, the Commission published Human Rights in New Zealand Today, which formed the basis for the New Zealand Action Plan for Human Rights 2005-2010 – Mana i ki te Tangata. The action plan has led the direction of the Commission's work as a human rights guardian and advocate.
The Commission is now checking on progress. Where has New Zealand done well and where could the country do better to ensure a fair, safe and just society?
The Ministry of Education (the Ministry) is considering ways to improve specialist education services for deaf and hearing impaired children and young people.
The Human Rights Commission made a submission on the Ministry's Deaf Education Discussion. The Commission supports Deaf Education Aotearoa New Zealand's view that current education services are not integrated and equitable.
The Human Rights Commission is continuing work to help make sure whānau hauā, Māori disabled people, are involved in implementing and monitoring the Disability Convention.
If you are interested in this work or would like to be added to the Commission's Māori Disabled contact list, please email Bruce Coleman email@example.com or Victoria Manning firstname.lastname@example.com or phone Bruce on (03) 353 0952.
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HetaliaxReader - Need A Hug? - PrussiaYou walked to the end of the hall where room 205 was. You clenched your blanket tighter around your shivering form, hoping that you were making the right decision. Sure the German could be a little cocky at times and he was like that little obnoxious brother that you never had, but he was caring and kind when it was just you and him. Besides he'd just think that you ran to the awesome him first thing and let you stay the night. You knocked on the door a little loudly knowing that Gilbert was a bit of a snorer. A thud came from inside followed by sleepy curses before the door opened. Gilbert came out the room and stood in the doorway, his hair was tussled and his deep ruby red eyes were glazed with sleep. He wore a white t-shirt and blue boxers with little yellow dots printed onto them. "Hey Gil," you sheepishly waved. "Frau, what are you doing?" Gilbert asked as he shook his head. "Well it's kind of a long, short sto
HetaliaxReader - Need A Hug? - SpainYou marched to room 206 which was near the end of the hallway. You knew that he would help you. In fact you knew that just talking to him for a couple of minutes could brighten up your day so he defiantly was the person to go to. Once you had reached the door you confidently knocked. Nothing. You knocked again, this time a little harder, hoping that you wouldn't wake anyone up. Still nothing. Maybe he wouldn't mind if I just go in and try to wake him up myself. You opened the door and stepped inside. The room was dark but you could just make out the bed. You began to walk towards it when you tripped on something, making you fall with a very loud thud. You heard a mattress shift before a light clicked on lighting your view. "Damn it," you cursed under your breath as you untangled your foot from a shirt. "Chica what are you doing here?' You heard Antonio yawn. Once you had freed your foot you looked up but didn't have
HetaliaxReader - Need A Hug? - IcelandRoom 220 was only a couple of doors down from your room, so it only took you a few steps to actually get to his room. He was a friend of yours who tried to help you out from time to time. His coolness would certainly help you calm down even just a little bit. Though there was a problem, he could be a little stiff when you tried to show friendly affection towards him or told him just to call you (nickname). But there was no turning back now as you knocked on the door a couple of times. You waited hearing muffled footsteps on the ground before the door slowly creaked open. Emil stood in the doorway rubbing his eye. He was wearing a plain white shirt with a black knitted jumper thrown on top and green pants. He gave out a yawn before looking you in the eyes. "Hey Emil," you gave a small wave, your voice slightly cracking. "_____," Emil yawned again. "What are you, what are you doing here? It's two in the morning or has jetlag gotten
HetaliaxReader - Need A Hug? - JapanRoom 203 was at the end of the hall but you continued to march down. Hopefully he wouldn't turn you away. Sure he was helpful but there was the matter of his personal space with he loved dearly, so maybe this wasn't such a good idea. Well there was no turning back now as you reached the room. A small light came from under the door and bright, poppy music could be heard. You knocked on the door without hesitation half hoping he would still be awake. Inside there was a small yawn followed by a couple of footsteps. The door opened slightly, the light from inside filled the hallway. A head poked out from the crack into between the door. Realising it was you and not some stranger Kiku opened the door. He was wearing a light blue long sleeved shirt with a matching pants with little leeks printed on them. "_____-san," Kiku said and nodded his head slightly. "Hi Kiku," you gave a weak smile followed by a small wave. Maybe this is a bad i
HetaliaxReader - Need A Hug? - NetherlandsHe was on the next floor up at the end of the hall in room 231. You had a feeling he would help you and if he didn't you could always go to his little sister, she always helped you out. But as you ran up the stars you hoped that he would help you. You were gasping by the time you had reached his room. Your hand knocked on the door quickly, making it sound like you were urgent. You were just hoping you didn't wake anyone else up in the process. You could hear slow footsteps from inside before the door creaked open. Two green orbs could be seen staring at you through the darkness. Upon seeing your face the door opened. "_____, what are you doing here?" Asked a slightly disgruntled voice. The light from the hallway flooded inside the room revealing a slightly annoyed Tim. His usually spiked up gravity-defying hair was now let loose, framing his face perfectly, making his features seem softer than usual. He wore simple orange pyjamas. His famous
HetaliaxReader - Need A Hug? - SwedenThe room was somewhere in the middle of the hallway. It took you a minute to find it but eventually you did. Room 219. At this point you were shaking from the cold. How did it get so cold? You fixed up the blanket you carried and took a deep breath. Surely he wouldn't reject you. The two of you have been friends since how long? And he has mentioned a few times that you could come to him for help. You knocked on the door with a shaky fist and turned the door knob. "Berwald," you called out. You heard a small grunt and took it as a yes you can come in. You stepped inside the room as the half asleep Swede turned on the lamp next to the large bed. He grabbed his glasses and put them on before getting out of the bed. You saw he was wearing a thin pea green shirt and black pants. "What are you doing here?" Berwald asked, ruffling his blond hair. You knew he wasn't being rude, he just wasn't use for people to come to him fo
HetaliaxReader - Need A Hug? - FranceIt took you no more than five steps to reach his room which was just pass the stairwell, but it seemed like five hundred steps. He'd always help someone out, so it seemed like common sense to go to him. He had helped you out in the pass when it came to your crushes and he'd always say 'if you need any anything ma cherie I'll be happy to help you out.' Okay sure he could sometimes come off as a bit of a perve but everyone is a perve in their own way, right? Besides he knew how to cook and give advice when needed and in general he was just a really good friend. You stopped at room 223 at took a deep breath. After all he never really was a morning person. You knocked on the door loudly but quickly, hoping not to wake anyone up. You heard an incoercible mumble from inside the room. Good, at least he was waking up. You knocked on the door again hoping that this time he'd wake up fully. A groan came from inside the room before hearing
HetaliaxReader - Need A Hug?You woke with a start. Your breathing was heavy, eyes wide open in fear. You grabbed a pillow and stuffed your face into it, screaming and crying. To make things worse a thunderstorm just happened to be passing by. Why did this have to happen now? Just after world meeting. God, why must my brain make up such horrible things to dream about?You were currently staying at a hotel with a lot of the other nations. Why? Because you had stopped at this place for a little stretch after the meeting. But things turned from good to bad when it started raining and to even worse when there was flash flooding. You had no other choice then to stay, along with other nations that wanted a rest too.You started to calm down and soon the memory of your nightmare faded away. Although you knew this wouldn't be the end of it. Usually when you tried to fall back asleep after having a nightmare a even more terrifying one would take its place.But there was a way to cure it. Too bad your younger sister wasn't
HetaliaxReader - Need A Hug? - CanadaHis room was only a few doors down from yours, room number 221. Matthew Williams or Canada was staying in that room. He wasn't noticed much but you almost always talked to him, to make him feel included. You knew how he felt since you were once like that, an almost unnoticed country. So you were sure he wouldn't mind you if you did pay him a visit this late at night and he'd be happy to help you out.You reached his room and knocked three times on the door. Creaking and a muffled sigh could be heard from the room. You knocked again, this time slightly louder."If he doesn't answer I'll just go back and deal with this on my own," you mumbled to yourself. "It couldn't be that bad."Thankfully you heard a yawn followed by footsteps walking towards the door. The door opened to reveal a half asleep Canada. His blond hair was ruffled, glasses were askew and he was wear a white shirt with. . ."Oh _____!" He squeaked and
HetaliaxReader Need A Hug? 2p!America (Note: This has some foul language in it, so read at your own risk!)You knew where you had to go. Your legs carried you up to flights of stairs. The blanket that you held flew around your shoulders. You just had to get to room 274. He'd help you out, you could count on that. Sure he had his ups and downs but he was affectionate towards you. And by affectionate you mean he wouldn't pass down an opportunity to beat the shit out of someone who dissed you. You finally made it to the seventh floor and started to look down the hall, already out of breath. Lucky for you his room was right next to the stairwell. You took a deep breath before knocking on the door loudly, knowing that almost no one in the hall would wake from the sound. You heard someone tumble onto the ground with a thud before a pause. A couple of footsteps were heard before the door swung open. Standing in the doorway was a very tired and pissed Al, with his famous baseball bat hang
HetaliaxReader - Need A Hug? - EstoniaYou could hear your footsteps echo through the silent hall as he walked towards room 210. It was somewhere in the middle, you kept reminding yourself as you scanned the doors. You eventually found the door you were looking for and stopped in front of it. He'll help me. He's always seemed so kind and helpful, especially when my computer did that thing. You shook you're head at remembering that event, your computer was basically your child and the thought of losing it and the work on it sent shivers down your spine. Of course he'll help you the two of you are practically best buds. With a slightly shaking hand you knocked on the door and waited for a couple of seconds. There was no answer or muffled sound from inside. You decided to try knocking again but when you were about to hit the door it swung open. Thankfully you had just stopped your hand from hitting a bed-headed Estonia. Eduard stood in the door way slightly slouching as he yawned. He wore
HetaliaxReader - Need A Hug? - AmericaYou picked up your speed knowing exactly what room you needed to find, room 224. Finding the room you took a deep breath and knocked on the door. You needed a hero in this situation and there was no one better equipped for that the Alfred or America. When he didn't answer you knocked again, this time a little more loudly. "Who is it?" You heard Alfred call followed by a yawn. "Who else would be bothering you at 2am?" You said back, wrapping th blanket around your shoulders even tighter. You heard stumbling around and a flick of a switch before the door opened. Inside the room was a very sleepy Alfred with a bad case of bed hair. He was wearing a onesie with stars and cowboy hats printed onto it. "_____, what are you doing here?" Alfred asked fixing up his glasses. "Nightmare," you bluntly said. "And I can't sleep now." "A nightmare hey?" Alfred murmured to himse
PrussiaxShy!Tomboy!Reader - Not So DifferentFor the first time in a few months you started to feel self-conscious of yourself. You kept tugging at the hem of your large t-shirt, adjusting it so it would fit just right. Usually there was never a problem with the things you wore or the way you presented yourself. You were the kind of girl who wore their hair back, no make-up (unless it was for a special occasion) and also wore comfortable shirts and pants. Tomboy was the word to describe you. Although you were different from normal tomboys. Usually they would be a bit chatty and talk to guys without a problem, befriending them without even realising it. You though were shy and hardly ever talked with anyone, regardless of their sex. That all changed though when a boy had started to talk to you a couple of days ago. He first chatted to you before class started, assuming that you'd be a conversationalist. Obviously he didn't know that you were the shy type. After that he kept on talking to you, mostly over
HetaliaxReader - Need A Hug? - EnglandHis room was only a few doors down from yours so it only took a couple of steps to find his door, number 222. Knowing Arthur he would be asleep, dead to the world even with the storm raging on outside because he grew up with storms and rain. That wasn't the problem though. The problem was that you had no idea if he'd help you or not since sometimes he could help you out like the gentleman he is but sometimes he could be well, a bit of a grumpy old man. You just hoped he was in a good mood as you held your fist to the door. You rapped on the door three times. "Arthur," you called quietly hoping your voice wouldn't break. You couldn't hear any response from inside the room. As you were about to knock again the door opened slowly. In the frame was Arthur, his blond tussled hair even more messy and he was wearing a shirt that read keep calm and drink more tea and green pyjama bottoms.
Hetalia - 40 Ways To Annoy DenmarkRefer to him as 'Legoland.'Ask him if he uses lego pieces as currency.Ask him if he believes in 'Legoism'.Confuse him with the Netherlands.Refer to him as a 'slob'.Describe him as being 'unhygienic'.Accuse him of being racist.Call him 'arrogant'.Tell him that he lacks self control.Criticize him for being too outspoken.Refuse to have any conversation with him.Tell him that he's too boring.Ask him why he is always hiccuping.Tell him that his language sounds silly.Claim that Swedish sounds better than Danish.Prohibit him from drinking beer or any other alcohol.Refer to him as an 'alcoholic'.Claim that his beer tastes like mouthwash.Deprive him of his famous Danish bacon.Steal his bicycle.Strut around reciting lines from Hamlet in a melodramatic manner.Ask him if he personally knew Hamlet.Ask if he would like to relive his Viking days.Force him to watch 'Thor' with you.Force him to watch Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' with you.Criticize any of Han Christian Andersen's works.Ask why mo
Spain's Ending - BTT x Reader - Jealousy---Spain's Ending. [Insert normal warnings that apply to the Bad Touch Trio. You guys know what you're getting yourselves into.]---You stared, bewildered, at each of the men. They stared back at you, patiently waiting for an answer. For a long time, you didn't say anything, but after about 5 minutes of staring, you croaked out-"I like one of you too."Their faces lit up, and they began asking you-"Is it me?""Which one?!""TELL MEEE!"They were gradually growing louder and your head started to hurt."ANTONIO!" You yelled over the commotion, which made everyone shut up. Sighing, you shut your eyes. "I like Antonio." You heard two groans and one squeal, which you assumed belonged to said man. Opening your eyes, Antonio was sitting right in front of you."I'm out of here." Gilbert said, walking out of your door to go sit back on the couch. Francis soon followed, leaving only you and Antonio in your bedroom. onhonhon He smiled giddily at you which fo
BTT x Reader - Jealousy---Mild Cursing. And slight pervertedness. Come on, It's the BTT.---Gilbert looked up from his computer to see you laying, sprawled out on the floor, on your phone. He chuckled, facing the computer again, and sighed. You heard this, drawing your attention to the albino, and you sat upright."Hey, Gil, where're Francis and Antonio?" You questioned, knowing they were always together, even when they slept.He slightly laughed and lowered his laptop top. "They're coming , don't worry."You smiled and nodded. Humming to yourself, you checked the time. It was only 11:29, so you had plenty of time with the trio. They were your best friends, and had been for as long as you could remember. Yeah, they could be perverts, but that just made them more fun, am I right? They always made moves on other girls though, and that gave you a feeling in the pit of your stomach. You couldn't quite put your finger on the emotion though… So you brushed it off."Alrighty. Antonio better be
Punk!England x Reader -Take me or Leave me "There will always be women in rubber flirting with me!" (Y/n) stared at her supposed boyfriend of one year. "Excuse me?" "It's not my fault that people always flirt with me…" The fighting couple were at their one year anniversary party, at this fancy salon their friends insisted they rented. The decorations were simple, and the clothing was a casual-elegant fashion, and music softly played in the background while everyone grabbed appetizers from one big table. At the moment, though, every guest was staring at the blond and his girlfriend. "I'm aware of that, Arthur! But it is your own fucking will to flirt back with them!" Arthur sighed heavily. (Y/n) just stared at him. Her mind was thinking, Did he just fucking sigh to what I just said?
Ghost!Romano X ReaderGhost!Romano x Reader (Name) had just started her new job. Her job was to help keep the cemetery cleaned, the snow shoveled, and the dried up flowers from the graves picked up every Saturday. She was looking for some easy extra cash to help her pay her college funds and rent. This was her second job. Her first job was a waitress at the local diner. The (h/c) woman was currently walking in between all of the rows of graves. She was picking up the bouquets, her earbuds playing her favorite tunes. This was her fourth week on the job, and already she was starting to notice who brought flowers to the graves the most often. Most of the graves had flowers on them, except for the older ones. She knew the oldest ones wouldn't, but there was fresh grave that never had flowers on it. The grave had been filled recently, when (Name) had started working she had watched the funeral. The funeral had not even four people at it. S
CIRL Chibi!RomanoxReaderWith a frustrated sigh, you sat back on your heels and stared angrily at the patch of dirt of sickly looking sprouts in front of you. Summer was finally here and you'd decided that you wanted to try growing your own vegetables. It'd be cheap, easy produce and you had hoped it would be fun.Hoped.But you weren't having much luck in that department. You'd planted your first seeds a few weeks ago and made sure to take great care of them. However you seemed to have a rodent problem on top of the plants just being stubborn brats and refusing to grow.With another sigh, you got up and headed into your apartment to clean up."This is so disappointing," you muttered as you got a shower going and hurried to get in, letting the warm water relax you. You stood in the water for a moment before quickly washing up, your mind attempting to think of anything you could be doing wrong with your vegetables.After a few more minutes you got out, got dried and dr
Drunk!2P!America x Child!Reader - Wrecking BallYou slowly opened your eyes when you heard Allen's 'girly' scream. You sat up, rubbing your eyes as you check the time.'2:26 am'Again, you heard him screaming and this time you heard a loud crush. You got out of bed and grab your camera before walking out of your room to Allen's room.Oliver, Francois and Matthew went out for business so that means you're at home with Allen.You started recording as you walk closer to his room. When you reached hi room, you opened the door slightly and peeked inside.Allen was sitting on a wrecking ball, only wearing boxers and holding a bottle of vodka.Wait, what? A wrecking ball? Since when did he ever have one in his room?"I dare you ever say I just walk awayI will always hate you...I can live a lie, flying for my lifeI will always hate you...""...""I came in like a rainbow!I always want to hit your face!All you ever did was to sleep with me!!I have came to start a warI just want you to leave me aloneAnd instead of killing youI guess
The end of a nationA man stood, not moving,in front of an army. Despite the tens of thousands of people behind him, he was lonely. He had always been a lonely nation. A nation with never ending rain that nobody liked. Even now, the sky was crying above England's head, and he knew fully well that these tears would never stop. The only thing he longed to see was a piece of a bright blue sky. It would surely chase his worries away... It would surely make him forget the French army that overpowered his and that would soon claim the soil of Britain as its own.Without a single command, the British army ran forward, each and every man ready to die for his country. A pang of guilt hit England as he realized that each and ever man will probably die here, and if they did, he would as well.Swords clashed, muskets were fired. The British screamed, the French laughed and all England could do was listen. Kill the French and listen to the agonizing screams of pain of his people. It was only later that he realized tha


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GET ALAN HIS OIL!! Desperate cancer patient pleads with British Prime Minister
Alan had been fighting cancer since 2006 and sadly passed away on 8th Dec 2013. It is very important to continue this cause to help others in the same situation.
The amount of people cured by Cannabis oils has been a real eye opener. If Alan had this sooner perhaps he would still be here. Please pass this on and tweet the link. Cannabis oils is 100% natural and proven to cure cancer. It is not on the NHS purely because we put profits before our health and there is no money in making the oils due to the time/complexities and classification of the drug. This is NOT to legalise Cannabis. This is to make Cannabis oils attainable to all the cancer suffers in the UK- easily and without legal ramifications.
Please read Alan's letter to the British Prime Minister and sign the petition:
Dear Prime Minister,
I write to you from my palliative care ward in Torbay Hospital, Devon, a fantastic example of a professional establishment with staff that are exemplary.
The reason for my letter is simple, I am dying. Having had cancer since 2006 the NHS and I have battled, and succeeded, in getting me well past my expected date of demise and I have enjoyed an additional two years with my family.
My Doctors have informed me that there is a nothing to be done now and are trying to make me as comfortable as possible.
Now, being only 45, I am not ready to die and am prepared to try anything to not leave a widow and 4 children. I have researched every avenue for the last two years and have come to the conclusion that the only possible treatment, maybe even cure, is cannabis oil. Our great country is one of the only ones left on the planet that does not recognise cannabis for its curative and therapeutic properties and insists on labelling it a class b drug. There are volumes and volumes of reports and studies from all over the world confirming cannabis cures cancer, there are medical centres opening daily in different countries prescribing medicinal use oil. Is our country so stuck in its ways that it will allow the deaths of myself and many more people for the sake of money.
I implore you to find a way to import enough to treat myself for 90 days, my friends and family have all offered to try smuggling in order to save my life, but I cannot ask anyone to do that for me at the risk of their liberty.
Please let me know what I must do to stop my suffering and try to prevent my death.
My time left is weeks so please get back to me soonest.
Yours sincerely,
Alan Linnitt
To help this cause go viral please:
- Sign the petition
- Share the URL via twitter, facebook and email - http://tinylink.net/alan-oil
- 'like' the facebook page - facebook.com/alanoil
- Tweet - #GetAlanHisOil
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Dave Bickel
Act now or are you condemning this man to death
Jennifer MacMillan
Having just come out the other end of major surgery for secondary kidney cancer, I would hope that all avenues of future would be available to me. To know there is a possible treatment out there for any illness, not just cancer that can be given in a clinical manner is not only very sad,and traumatic but cruel to those that need it most. Sense needs to prevail, I'm thinking of you Alan. X
Nathan Skinner
Thank you everyone for your support, I know Alan really appreciates it!! Please remember to share on facebook and twitter, send emails and tell your friends! Many thanks, Nathan
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"New York City has always been at the forefront of scientific innovation, but the City has never fully capitalized on its assets to create a thriving commercial bioscience industry and the jobs that come with it," said Mayor Bloomberg. "We joined with Alexandria Real Estate Equities to create the East River Science Park to provide today's bioscience companies with the state-of-the-art commercial lab space they need to locate and expand. Lilly's decision to become its anchor tenant is evidence that our work is paying off. It also serves as a major boost to our efforts to diversify New York City's economy. In recent months, we have announced initiatives to promote entrepreneurship, develop green jobs, support nonprofits, grow the media industry and add industrial jobs, and today's announcement affirms our belief that bioscience is another industry in which the City can and will succeed."
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allow multiple combinations for wearing.
1) The pattern for the blouse is from Burda magazine 8-2009, No 103. The fabric is probably crepe-Gorgette. I had the material should be 5 years in a drawer until I knew what it is.
2) The black skirt with a slit in the front is sewn to the pattern 114 from Burda 11-2006. Unfortunately, it is difficult to photograph black. You can see almost nothing on the picture …
Fabric – without spandex blend fabric.
3) The gray skirt become from waste fabric, the remains of a one pant-project. The skirt consists of 7 small parts and you dont need much material for it.
Pattern 127 from Burda 1-2008, the fabric is very elastic.
Aug 24, 2012, 07.54 PMby jessierector
Beautiful! Looks like an outfit I would wear :) Can't wait to tackle something like that blouse!
Aug 15, 2012, 03.59 PMby infinite-plus-one
The blouse is absolutely gorgeous!
Aug 15, 2012, 05.54 PMby eugenia75
Thank you for the compliment!
Aug 12, 2012, 07.18 PMby SassyT
Very smart. Love pussy bow blouses.
Aug 15, 2012, 05.52 PMby eugenia75
Thank you, SassyT!
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Love all three especially the blouse x
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I am pleased, Mary!
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By: Eileen Langford (Nov 2, 2008)
Jeff and I have belonged to the IEOPBC for several months now. We have only missed two pick-ups due to being out of town. EVERY week we are so pleased with our "harvest". The produce is consistenly fresh, delicious, economical (SERIOUSLY less expensive than buying it all separately), and includes a large variety of fruits and vegetables. Alexis, Rodney, Jei and Lori have gone the extra mile to see that the disposition of the produce is pleasant, efficient, and quick. Payment for the next pick-up is organized and efficient and to my knowledge, without problems. We have discussed many times our good fortune in happening upon a little article in the Redlands Daily Facts, which we have a little spot for on our news homepage. We would never have known about this amazingly wonderful co-op that provides us with such fresh, healthy food for our bodies and contact with sincere, genuine people who are commited to a healthy lifestyle in a healthy environment. Sometimes standing in line is the best part of the pick-up because we meet such lovely people who share our belief that you are what you eat. It is especially heartening to see all the young people with young children who are fortunate enough to have parents who understand that our western diet is not designed to keep us healthy...it's designed to keep a few wealthy at the expense of all who don't know better. That Alexis and the others care enough to spend so much time and effort to make a change in the lives of their neighbors speaks volumes about their commitment to health and I am sure adds a special blessing to the food we obtain and enjoy from the IEOPC.
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1 Give ear to my prayer, O God; And do not hide Yourself from my supplication. | 1 Listen to my prayer, O God, do not ignore my plea; |
2 Give heed to me and answer me; I am restless in my complaint and am surely distracted, | 2 hear me and answer me. My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught |
3 Because of the voice of the enemy, Because of the pressure of the wicked; For they bring down trouble upon me And in anger they bear a grudge against me. | 3 at the voice of the enemy, at the stares of the wicked; for they bring down suffering upon me and revile me in their anger. |
4 My heart is in anguish within me, And the terrors of death have fallen upon me. | 4 My heart is in anguish within me; the terrors of death assail me. |
5 Fear and trembling come upon me, And horror has overwhelmed me. | 5 Fear and trembling have beset me; horror has overwhelmed me. |
6 I said, "Oh , that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest. | 6 I said, "Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest-- |
7 "Behold, I would wander far away, I would lodge in the wilderness. Selah. | 7 I would flee far away and stay in the desert; "Selah" |
8 "I would hasten to my place of refuge From the stormy wind and tempest." | 8 I would hurry to my place of shelter, far from the tempest and storm." |
9 Confuse, O Lord , divide their tongues, For I have seen violence and strife in the city. | 9 Confuse the wicked, O Lord, confound their speech, for I see violence and strife in the city. |
10 Day and night they go around her upon her walls, And iniquity and mischief are in her midst. | 10 Day and night they prowl about on its walls; malice and abuse are within it. |
11 Destruction is in her midst; Oppression and deceit do not depart from her streets. | 11 Destructive forces are at work in the city; threats and lies never leave its streets. |
12 For it is not an enemy who reproaches me, Then I could bear it; Nor is it one who hates me who has exalted himself against me, Then I could hide myself from him. | 12 If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it; if a foe were raising himself against me, I could hide from him. |
13 But it is you, a man my equal, My companion and my familiar friend; | 13 But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend, |
14 We who had sweet fellowship together Walked in the house of God in the throng. | 14 with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship as we walked with the throng at the house of God. |
15 Let death come deceitfully upon them; Let them go down alive to Sheol, For evil is in their dwelling, in their midst. | 15 Let death take my enemies by surprise; let them go down alive to the grave, for evil finds lodging among them. |
16 As for me, I shall call upon God, And the LORD will save me. | 16 But I call to God, and the LORD saves me. |
17 Evening and morning and at noon, I will complain and murmur, And He will hear my voice. | 17 Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice. |
18 He will redeem my soul in peace from the battle which is against me, For they are many who strive with me. | 18 He ransoms me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me. |
19 God will hear and answer them- Even the one who sits enthroned from of old - Selah. With whom there is no change, And who do not fear God. | 19 God, who is enthroned forever, will hear them and afflict them-- "Selah" men who never change their ways and have no fear of God. |
20 He has put forth his hands against those who were at peace with him; He has violated his covenant. | 20 My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant. |
21 His speech was smoother than butter, But his heart was war; His words were softer than oil, Yet they were drawn swords. | 21 His speech is smooth as butter, yet war is in his heart; his words are more soothing than oil, yet they are drawn swords. |
22 Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. | 22 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. |
23 But You, O God, will bring them down to the pit of destruction; Men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You. | 23 But you, O God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of corruption; bloodthirsty and deceitful men will not live out half their days. But as for me, I trust in you. |
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To date, multiple US, EU, and UNSC have failed to persuade Iran to cease
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bjohnm commented on the blog post Mitt Romney Finding Little Support For 2016 Run
You know, I seem to remember some family member, maybe his son, actually saying, the first time around, that Mitt wasn't really that interested, but was just running because he had been called to serve.
Tell ya what, if there's ever been a job one should not take "just because," I'm thinking POTUS is probably it.
Also, Wynota, I like your Kavalier Kristians for Khrist, but I prefer Krazy Kristian Kooks.
bjohnm commented on the blog post Anti-gay groups and their supporters have a disturbing history of distorting scientific research
I will never forget Senator Franken's takedown of Minnery. It was a classic.
Thank you for reminding me of it. Minnery figured a busy Senator wouldn't bother himself or his staff with reading a cited study, since it sounded so scientific.
bjohnm commented on the blog post Anti-gay speaker, NOM ally publishes violent pornographic novel
You know, I was wondering when Tony Perkins and Brian Fischer were going to have him on their radio programs to promote his book? ;-)
bjohnm commented on the blog post Fox News' Todd Starnes attempts to defend anti-gay hate group via lies, omissions
I think the AFA should sue the DoD. Let's let the government lawyers simply to the GladCAPP website, pull up Brian's quotes, and put them in their motion to dismiss.
The truth is always a defense against claims of slander and libel.
bjohnm commented on the blog post Six methods of lies the anti-gay right uses against the lgbt community
The dire consequences one is most interesting. The supposed consequences have changed over time as the christianists have found their arguments don't work, or have lost their punch.
In the gay marriage debate, it was first how it would destroy straight marriages. People got a bit more educated and sophisticated on the topic, and a couple of states adopted gay marriage. It became obvious this argument held not water…so then it became all about the children (because the only reason, apparently, to get married, is to have children). Children deserve a mom and a dad. That begin to lose traction (although still widely used, and the reason for the christianist funded parenting studies), as real scientific studies started to take the wind out of that one, and people saw more and more gay couples with perfectly fine children.
So, the latest has been this meme about the supposed loss of their precious religious freedom. They're attempting to instill fear in the people that they'll all be forced to start sitting through gay weddings, or be carted off to jail. Of course they have some martyrs for the cause, but we all know those folks are caught up in public accommodation laws having nothing to do with gay marriage specifically, but it'll work for now. As that loses it's force though, they'll find something else, or try recycling one of their older arguments.
bjohnm commented on the blog post Bryan Fischer anoints Christians as the 'new Black' after court ruling
What's the old saying…your right to swing your fist ends at the tip of my nose. This is just that example. These folks still get to go to the same church (if they really even attend a church), they can believe what they want there. They can teach their children intolerance and hate (it won't serve them well, but they can). They are even still free to look askance at a gay couple walking hand-in-hand down the street.
But you can't open your doors to public commerce, and then pick and choose who you will serve. We decided that a long time ago. It's why Woolworth's lunch counter seats from Greensboro, NC are now in the Smithsonian.
bjohnm commented on the blog post Signature Gatherer For Preserve Marriage Washington Faces Felony Charges
bjohnm commented on the blog post Catholic Bishop of Providence Leaves Democratic Party, But Not Over Marriage Equality
I suspect he could have seen the writing on the wall in regards to the gay issue…with the new sheriff saying, "What is it to me if someone's gay…" I guess he figures he'd better hang his hat on the abortion thing, since the Pope doesn't seem to have softened on that one any. Of course, just how recently did the Democrats change their position and become soooo supportive of a woman's right to choose? [/snark]
bjohnm commented on the blog post Obama is a gay Muslim who ran guns through Benghazi . . . OMG too much crazy!!
I live in Tampa. Run across it all the time, especially in my local barbershop. You are spot on hackworth1.
bjohnm commented on the blog post Anti-Gay Activists Are Admitting Defeat, Even When They Think They Aren't
How can someone make this statement without their head exploding, "We're winning it in public opinion despite what the polls say"? Uh Chris, that's why we take polls…to see who's winning and losing the public opinion…just in case that little bit of logic escapes you. And just to be clear, you of all people should know, you're no longer winning at the ballot box, nor the courts.
bjohnm commented on the blog post Anti-Gay Activists Are Admitting Defeat, Even When They Think They Aren't
Actually nixonclinbushbama, in addition to more precise translations of the Bible indicating nothing much at all is said about homosexuality, but much more about what most of us would consider inappropriate practices (temple prostitution and such…although I think the Catholic Church hierarchy is OK with that temple prostitution thing [/snark]), the word translated in the passage thought to call homosexuality an abomination appears at a number of other places in the original text, where it's not translated as abomination…in fact, serving cheap wine at a wedding (something straight people are far more prone to do that gay couples) would also be an abomination, if the word were translated the same throughout the Bible.
Jesus did make a reference to the secular government instructing people to render unto Ceasar what is Ceasar's. Many interpret this as saying you have to obey the secular government.
As regards your item 2, I mostly agree, and if little Ricky believes that the American people changed society…well, little Ricky, that's the whole concept of America. We the people get to make America what we want. Which makes your fourth point spot on. If the majority of Americans want gays to have equal rights (so long as it doesn't trample the rights of others…and it doesn't despite their claims), then that's precisely what our legislators are supposed to provide for.
Your third point is also spot on. I'd love to see the Biblical literalists get literal about a few of the Bible passage about "doing justice" caring for the poor, and how wealthy people can't get into heaven.
bjohnm commented on the blog post Get over yourself, Donnie McClurkin. You reap what you sow
Again, another person who does not understand that the whole freedom of speech and religion thing cuts many ways. Sure, he can and believe whatever he wants, but I have the right to say whatever I want also, including criticizing him, and not buying his music, and not attending his shows, and suggesting he not be invited to events which are specifically designed to celebrate equal rights, and those event organizers enjoy those same rights.
bjohnm commented on the blog post Get over yourself, Donnie McClurkin. You reap what you sow
I couldn't agree more Hunter. It's how they get away with that whole, "we don't hate gay people, just their behavior" meme. The convince themselves they don't have the "community," just the specifically evil gay people who actually have gay sex and gay lovers.
bjohnm commented on the blog post Bryan Fischer: Anthony Weiner scandal proof that gays shouldn't hold public office
Only problem for poor Bryan is, I don't know any "practicing homosexuals". Most of us have it down pretty good.
bjohnm commented on the blog post NOM Says That Same-Sex Weddings Aren't Happening in California
I'm not sure if there is a formal process to remove the Prop 8 language from the Constitution. If so, I guess that probably hasn't yet happened. I do know the parties have 25 days or so to ask the court to reconsider. I think BLAG did that already, and was denied. Maybe NOM will actually try a lawsuit themselves, and hope for at least another injunction, but I'd guess that to be a pretty long shot.
He may be accurate on some sort of obscure technical ground, but it doesn't really matter. Clearly people are getting married.
bjohnm commented on the blog post NOM Stoops to Nasty Twitter Attack on Same-Sex Families, Marriage Equality
No, I'm not using it as a pejorative. Simply stating that I believe Thomas Peters is more than likely gay, and I know he won't answer the question. It's really straightfoward. It would only be pejorative if you happen to believe there's something wrong, flawed or insulting in being gay.
bjohnm commented on the blog post NOM Stoops to Nasty Twitter Attack on Same-Sex Families, Marriage Equality
Just to be clear, I've met little Tommy Peters, and had a brief conversation. My gaydar was off the scale. I'm not making assumptions about what motivates his hate. Maybe he's just found a well paying job that lets him travel…I don't presume to know. Having not had sex with him, I can't swear he's gay, but I do know my spider-sense (which is pretty well refined) tells me he likely is. Whether that's a part of what informs his hate, I don't know that either…I do know he expresses hatred and disdain towards gay people (he'd claim it was just love based on our need to hear his message that we can and should change), and I'm pretty sure there's a pair of ruby slippers hidden away in his closet. It may just be a case of post hoc ergo propter hoc, but I do not base my perceptions of his true orientation on just the fact that he's a bigot.
bjohnm commented on the blog post NOM stoops to nasty twitter attack on same-sex families, marriage equality
When did little Tommy Peters decide to pretend to be straight? #questionsAmericanPapistwontanswer
bjohnm commented on the blog post NOM Wants To Be Rewarded For Its Failures
The sad truth is, people will pony up. Can't be worried about hungry children, we've gotta keep those gays from becoming equal.
I always wonder if these "matching grant" things are true? If they are, I wonder whether it's the Catholic Church or the LDS Church?
bjohnm commented on the blog post NOM Wants To Know What You Would Do
All this crap about children learning about gay marriage in school…where is that coming from? I don't remember learning anything about any kind of marriage in school. Yes, in the 7th grade the health and PE teachers did the sex education thing, but I don't even remember then about "marriage."
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