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dimreepr

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  1. http://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/2013-03-29-where-people-live-the-longest/
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    Dylann Roof

    Given that insight and the average age of those leading the NRA, surely, that just compounds their guilt?
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    Debt

    They weren’t forced to borrow; however much the culture coerced them.
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    Dylann Roof

    Not all of society but in a perfect world the NRA would also stand accused.
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    Dylann Roof

    If I had a chicken farm that was plagued by fox’s, I’d consider implementing at least one, of the following choices: 1. Increase fox proof fences and other anti-fox security measures. 2. don’t sell foxes to local poachers. 3. Move to a fox free Island.
  6. Which is why I cited the wiki page, however, the film is very informative and well worth watching. I may have time tomorrow, John, I have little doubt the evidence is there but it will require a good dig.
  7. My apologies, however, your post had previously been answered so I hope you can forgive my assumptions.
  8. A more accurate saying would be “you can catch more flies with shit than vinegar” but then, the meaning behind the saying would be lost.
  9. Not so. Calories out is much less important than the ‘type’ of calories in; few would argue that 200 calories of assorted nuts is far better than 200 calories of refined sugar.
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    Dylann Roof

    Akin to rubber-necking a car crash.
  11. What about: Artph, banth, cantomine, diatherm, econtad and fartaguil?
  12. Ask him, who was formerly known as Prince; if anyone can answer that, he can.
  13. I’m not suggesting anyone needs to live without money to be content; but one does need to lose the fear not fear the loss.

    1. fiveworlds

      fiveworlds

      Content without money are you mad? People without money are looked down upon and shunned by society. Treated differently simply because of whom they are. Unable to do most of what they want to do because of the burden of responsibility

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  14. Thanks.
  15. If all you want to be is right, start a blog; if you want to learn, start to listen.
  16. When you consider the area, and it’s surprisingly small, of terrestrial solar panels needed, in a suitable area (Sahara desert) if an appropriate way to both store and distribute, the energy harvested, could be found; why waste time trying to put the same panels in space? Edit/ with not only the same problems but with added difficulty.
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    Debt

    My first thought was ‘it depends on the rate of inflation’ but on reflection you’re quite right, even hyper-inflation wouldn’t count as debt.
  18. Even when there are enough resources/women for all; if only we could find a way to be grateful for what we have, instead of what we think others will envy.
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    Debt

    However, I think, it does count as future/potential debt.
  20. Gravity assist.
  21. I’ve walked the road but I’m a country boy and with the last of my money I bought a tent and took to the local woods with little else (a good axe, knife, pots and as much pasta and rice as I could carry). I lived like that for over a year, I was lucky to find a spring close by and plentiful wildlife and forage but I was content. Things change and I now find myself in relative comfort (all be it a near derelict old canal workers cottage) I have electricity (a limited amount) and I can piggy-back, a very kind, neighbours internet no internal water supply and almost no money (some weeks only £5) but I don’t starve. This isn’t a sob story I’m happier now than when I had a successful business with more money than sense; especially near the end when I was so frightened of the future and loosing it all I tried the fool’s way out. I’m not suggesting anyone needs to live without money to be content; but one does need to lose the fear not fear the loss. “All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy” – Spike Milligan. Edit/ I used the phrase “fool’s way out” only in the context of my story.
  22. Then your thinking on microgravity is wrong; you’re conflating free-fall with less gravity.
  23. "can a strictly steady repeatable diet delay (or even prevent) aging?" If we could prevent ageing, we’d be immortal, are you sure that’s a good thing?
  24. I do have issues when comparing contentment with happiness, for me happiness is an emotion and so it’s fleeting. When I announce ‘walkies’ my dog gets very happy, when I fuss her she lies back in satisfaction and when I’m not around, and there’s no squirrels in sight, she’s content to lie in her bed and wait. At this moment in time (the only time we're actually alive) my actual needs are zero I have shelter and I’m neither hungry nor thirsty, in the near future I will probably get both hungry and thirsty but I have no idea what the future will bring, maybe I won’t get the chance or maybe there will be a drought or famine and money suddenly looses meaning. The acceptance of a situation that you can’t change is to be content; if you can change it then you can be content when you do. +1 John If you’re given a holiday, don’t destroy the pleasure by getting upset when the showers not hot enough.
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