In the United States, most people have health care. In fact, over 90% of the people in the United States either have health care or could easily afford it if they chose to. That is an impressive accomplishment in a capitalistic society such as ours. I fall into that 90% who has health care, but I think
Drunk drivers that kill someone get vehicular manslaughter, not murder, because murder implies motive and intent. Interestingly, Janders, not in all states. NC tried a guy who killed two students in 1996 with two accounts of first degree murder. They were sucessful in arguing that drinking and driving
dharma--I sent you an email...let me know what I can do to help. oop;s, I just realized I wrote that on the wrong thread...sorry...
I've always had really good BestWestern experiences. I stayed at one in Venice di Lido in August which was immaculate. We had two nights free there (which was the only way we could afford it) and they allowed an extra person in our room for free. The night porter was kind enough to reopen the bar for us upon our return from evenings out as well. My dad's a member of their "guest rewards" program (which is how we got the free nights) and he'
Hey Gid...if you are from North Carolina, Mike Easley is Gov, not Hunt...
Trina--I am duly impressed with your knowledge...I wonder how many of us Americans would do so well on another country's test--unless it was Ireland, I fear I would fail miserably! Okay I looked it up - Jed invokes the 25th Amendment and appoints the Speaker of the House (John Goodman) The 25th Amendment to the U.S.
How long have you got? I could be here all night and day...But the thing I've learned in my ripe old age of 26 is that the parts of my anatomy that I am most critical of are the parts that get the most compliments--it's weird...I hate my boobs, they are just too freaking big, it's like having a bookshelf --absolutely ridiculous (and yet my female friends always tell me they'd trade me--if we could do it, I'd
There's nothing wrong with admitting that you loved them if you did...but don't use it as a negotiating tool (as in "I always loved you and you treated me like..."--not good for either of your mental healths)... Not trying to be cheesey, but have you ever heard the Garth Brooks song "The Dance." It really fits. Here's a sampling... <TD clas
Yup, full fledged pyscopath here... and i said carrot as well!
I am being serious . . . to believe that abortion is wrong but support the legality of it is not, in my experience, a common or popular view. It seems that people tend to be very prolife or very prochoice. Very interesting article. I just want to clarify that (based on my experience) many pro-choicers
I bet it's not too long before you head back again anyway!! I'm actually going to Liverpool in November (for my Thanksgiving break) to visit some other friends--Arsenal is playing Liverpool at Anfield that weekend and I'd love to get my hands on some tickets--but that looks like nothing more than a pipe
I've just returned from an incredible two weeks. Often when I go on vacation, I find myself aching to get back home in the last couple of days, but not this time. I was dying to stay, to never return, but that's because this wasn't your typical vacation. I have many people who loosely fall into my "friends" category, but in reality, there are two who I wo
In the US, the privacy of the accuser is usually (although not in cases like this; some shameful violations of the law took place here) protected. It actually depends on the state. There are some, like NC, that require the accusers name to be released as well as the accused. And for the reco
Have you ever sat down and looked at how much energy it takes to produce a solar cell or windmill? Then, have you looked at how much they generate in Kilojoules? Then have you looked at how much in Terrajoules of energy per hour our country uses? Then calculate how many windmills and solar cells it would take to make up even 1% o
If Palestinian violence stopped, there would be no rationale for IDF troops in the West Bank. If IDF troops left the West Bank, there would be no rationale for Palestinian violence... it works both ways...but it remains to be seen who will be the first to give the inch that leads to peace. A
I too was travelling during the Olympics...I was in the UK for part of it, and I noticed that in addition to getting in their faces after the athletes didn't do well, the commentators were also talking about how the athlete wasn't expected to do well during the event--that was bizarre to me. Though I have to say that the interview with Paula Radcliffe (the marathoner) after she dropped out of the race was very well done--the reporter for the BBC was k
Very interesting article Mig. what we need to fight terrorism is not empathy, and never sympathy or support, but educated insight in how to prevent the self-perpetuating cycle I find this topic to be very difficult to discuss--it is so flamable that even one slightly misplaced word has you labe
YAY! I'm so happy that he got home safe and sound! Good luck with the move, and the in-laws! I'm leaving for vacation for a few weeks, so I'll be looking for you when I get back!
another day! you are handling this much better than I would! Best wishes for a glorious reunion--you deserve it!
When I was younger, if you asked me my religion, I woud have told you I was "Irish Catholic." This was clearly a different denomination than Roman Catholic. It wasn't until much later, that I realized that I was confusing ancestry with religion. Easy to do in this case, when religion is/was such a strong marker of Irish identity. Growing up, I was surro
Reply #251 By: blondelife - 8/12/2004 9:13:04 PM According to standard Catholic doctrine (and most Christian ones too, I believe) you are born in a state of sin. This is why baptism is such a big deal for Catholics, if you don't get baptized you aren't cleansed of that ori
Ok, for one this is not what us Catholics believe. We do not believe that Mary was a sin free person. We believe that she was a virgin even though she had a baby. It was God's gift to her and to the world. So we're saying she had Jesus with out having sex. And Catholics don't get their babies babtized right away. That's a lie big
Glad to hear you are doing well. Will driving be ok with your back? Good luck...
So that knocks you safely down to a 3. phew...that makes me feel so much better!
Ok here's my "Woman's Mag" results: 1/ you are an expert in recognising a jerk as soon as you meet one Nope, never--in fact I like to date them, regularly, and then claim that they aren't jerks, just misunderstood--hmm...guess I get 0 points for that one. 2/ your handbag always matches your shoes - men just don't know how difficult this really is ! I have to admit to owning several bags, and several pairs of shoes but
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