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Russia is going backwards in there social responsibilities towards equality and discrimination. Whether it is blatant racism on the football field or there ridiculous new homophobic laws this is something we need to condemn. I have major concerns around the ideological route that Russia seems to be following...major concerns.

Sorry Monte but you are misinformed. The Middle East is very violent at the moment not because Islam is inherently a violent religion, though some people interpret it like that, but because the region is going through the most profound political and social transformation in its history. This was started by the Arab Spring and it will take time. But its an important transition that took Western countries hundreds of years to get to before they became the stable Democracies they are today

Hurlshot its not like you to say nasty things about someone Basically you are saying that Wolden is concerned with his health and his body and works hard at gym to stay in shape...that's nasty because....because ...wait that's actually not nasty at all but a complement. And one I agree with

Actually, it is. Mozambique may still have a lot of landmines about the place. But last time I was there it was pretty nice. Yes it has been very stable politically and is one of the best destinations for diving and beach holidays in the region. Many South Africans make regular weekend trips there. The people are very friendly, the seafood amazing and it has many unspoilt areas of nature to frequent. The political issues that Renamo are raising are concerning as this type of conflict could destabilize the country and all the good work done so far.

Hate to say this but Renamo was created and initially supported by Rhodesian and South African special forces during the 1970s. Both this countries did receive surreptitious help from the CIA. But that was normal and expected as the Cold War was ongoing and the enemy was Communism

Wow he is lucky, that never happens to me when I travel

I love the Australia scoring " Deadly animals and Melanoma " That's accurate

That does sounds like a good day and eventful

Psst, your location is listed directly under your avatar. Funny, but I think he means he isn't originally from California or that he has only been staying there a relatively short time

Woldan my advice is DON'T go, you must realize that almost all those people from your school will annoy you and you won't be comfortable hanging with then and discussing the irrelevance of there lives and how it relates to you. Its not a trap but it will be an exercise in futility and frustration

Walsie never underestimate our stupidity Always include all steps or cooking methods in your dishes so we get the full picture

No offense to anyone on these forums but I find it exasperating when people come to work sick and make others sick

Nice one But I have no idea what the Roost of Green Dragons is...and I'm not being lazy. Even a quick search through Yahoo didn't reveal anything definitive? Fio and his beloved are the green dragons. They're roosting. Dunno what else to tell you. Oh ..I get it now I though it was some sort of event or restaurant

I thought the main issue was that the marketplace doesn't provide adequate healthcare for all Americans? You know the definition of insanity Walsie.."doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results"

Nothing revisionist about my post. And one language is only appropriate to help prevent the Balkanization of the USA. Then again, you're from the People's Republic of Flake-i-fornia, so I suppose your attitude is to be expected as it's been spinning out of control for decades. You don't know where I am from, any more than your stewardship of personal ideals represent facts. I find these debates by our American members fascinating. What many people outside of America don't realize is just how varied and disparate the political discourse can be within the USA. Each state within America can be like its own little country with totally different opinions. Of course in times of real crisis the states unite...like after 9/11 What I find annoying on the various Talk Shows in South Africa is generalizations you hear about the USA from some people. Now these are people who have never been to the USA or who have bothered to study there political system and understand just how varied the political views in the USA are . Some classic ones I heard through the years are America will NEVER allow a black president ...they are racist (Obama) America wants to invade Syria because of the oil (what oil) America only intervenes in other countries when it comes to natural resources ( Really? Serbia, Somalia and many other humanitarian interventions dispute this) If you want to understand how America works read the " Confessions of an Economic Hitman" ( Yeah an exaggerated book that reflects American foreign policy 40 years ago is now how current policy works..whatever) America wants to bomb African countries into submission so they can rebuild the countries and get the contracts to rebuild those countries ( so stupid I don't know where to comment Looking at the various opinions on these forums I find myself generally aligned with the views and opinions of people from California, like Hurlshot and others. This doesn't surprise me as I do consider myself a liberal and the Californian view on social issues is what seems to resonate with me the most

Nice one But I have no idea what the Roost of Green Dragons is...and I'm not being lazy. Even a quick search through Yahoo didn't reveal anything definitive?

It probably is a crime but if it tastes good then doing the time will be worth it

I bought this on DVD. Originally I thought it might be a good series to show my students at the end of the year when we are done with instructional time, but I'd have to skip over quite a bit! So did we. We both loved it. Just curious: which bits? It's a bit bloody (okay Vikings - it's a lot bloody lol) but much less so than the Spartacus Gore fest. Very little nudity either. I did some digging and I'm getting mixed returns on the continuity of some parts. e.g. Aelle of Northumbria became King around 862 but the series puts him as king much earlier. I loved Vikings and I did some research around the characters and what should be coming in the next series is going to be very exciting

Your posts remind me how 30+ year guys explain why they watch my little pony or other cartoons with little girls as target audience. By Lewis Carrol: “Critics who treat 'adult' as a term of approval, instead of as a merely descriptive term, cannot be adult themselves. To be concerned about being grown up, to admire the grown up because it is grown up, to blush at the suspicion of being childish; these things are the marks of childhood and adolescence. And in childhood and adolescence they are, in moderation, healthy symptoms. Young things ought to want to grow. But to carry on into middle life or even into early manhood this concern about being adult is a mark of really arrested development. When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.” In essence, you're being extremely immature here. This is a good quote from Lewis Carrol and accurate I don't judge any hobby that people have. If people enjoy stamps, anime, comics, gaming, trainspotting or any other interest its all good. As long as they don't harm anyone I completely respect there right to have any interest irrespective of there age So in answer to the question Anime is for kids and adults

Add some small red potatoes and onions around the chicken. They will cook in the chicken grease and will brown nicely. So you end up with main course, two sides and desert all at once. That's clever, I like it

Malc I read on the Internet that there are restaurants in Canada that you are allowed to take the family moose to? That must be convenient

Good one

That sounds amazing, you have some really cool bars and restaurants in your area I made myself gourmet toasted sandwiches last night, they had Stilton Cheese Goats Milk Cheese Steak with Worcestershire sauce Avocado The combination really worked, they were delicious

100 %, trust me I have made that point many times Another comment I make to repute that point is " so now we base our views on life around the way animals behave? So I assume you consult your dog about what shares to invest in or how you need to discuss the issues you are having with your spouse" It sounds silly but it drums home the point that humans have free thought and aren't ruled normally by animal instinct

My great grandmother was full blooded Italian. My wife's dad is full blooded Mexican. My wife has two grandparents that were full blooded French. My children dance ballet folklorico. They attend Eid celebrations at local mosques. We hang out with a family that runs a Japanese Grocery Store, and we go to Portuguese Crab Feeds with another. Our babysitter has us over for dinners regularly, her mom only speaks Spanish and she makes the best salsa I have ever tasted anywhere. My kids understand her perfectly. Multiculturalism makes my world a beautiful place, if you don't think it works, I feel extremely sorry for you. Also German Chancellors don't have the best track record when it comes to multiculturalism, I'd hesitate to use that as your tagline. Excellent points, you have summarized my view on this topic