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Forum: Religion and Philosophy 6th March 2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,698
Posted By H3LL
Well I've travelled a bit living and working in...

Well I've travelled a bit living and working in different countries and paying little attention to "news", which was sometimes in a foreign language. I've also been poor enough to only have someone...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 5th March 2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,698
Posted By H3LL
Agreed but linked none the less. Thanks for...

Agreed but linked none the less.

Thanks for the I Spit on Your Grave review - I shall not be bothering with it judging by the Interweb and your reviews (mainly yours).

My tastes on that subject...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 5th March 2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,698
Posted By H3LL
No - Nothing Python. Not even the TV series or...

No - Nothing Python. Not even the TV series or even something about Pythonidae.


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Forum: Religion and Philosophy 5th March 2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,698
Posted By H3LL
So: Is Netflix Censored in Favour of the...

So:

Is Netflix Censored in Favour of the Religulous?

Probably not ... no more than that God bashing movies usually have lower viewing/revenue figures.

...or could there be some other factor...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 5th March 2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,698
Posted By H3LL
Thanks for the controversial list. I genuinely...

Thanks for the controversial list. I genuinely couldn't remember any, some being so old and now trivial and shown on network TV sometimes.

The Exorcist - Famously controversial - Lost my religion...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 5th March 2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,698
Posted By H3LL
It does seem that an "awful lot of films aren't...

It does seem that an "awful lot of films aren't on netflix" and there's not much else to it (plus the Love Film thing).



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Forum: Religion and Philosophy 5th March 2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,698
Posted By H3LL
I didn't know they had a US DVD by post service...

I didn't know they had a US DVD by post service and that makes sense.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 5th March 2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,698
Posted By H3LL
Mirroring my guesses but still sceptical. ...

Mirroring my guesses but still sceptical.


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Forum: Religion and Philosophy 5th March 2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,698
Posted By H3LL
Please read. I specifically mentioned...

Please read.

I specifically mentioned Religulous and used it instead of religious in all my comments as an attempt at wit. I also said "most" not all.

FYI Carrie is also available. Not well...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 5th March 2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,698
Posted By H3LL
You know, when I think about it, I can't think of...

You know, when I think about it, I can't think of any films that have been controversial (protests, bannings etc.) that aren't religulous. There is probably a lesson there me thinks.

Suggest some...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 5th March 2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,698
Posted By H3LL
Is Netflix Censored in Favour of the Religulous

The tale:

I'm new to Netflix but gather it doesn't contain the hot blockbusters but older or less popular movies and, of course, TV series (as long as they are not too new).

I was looking for...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 2nd March 2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 80,084
Posted By H3LL
I was editing as you typed. :D It's still a...

I was editing as you typed. :D

It's still a bit warped on FT. The FT comments make an interesting read and most can spell and use grammar proper like what I does.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 2nd March 2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 80,084
Posted By H3LL
Article about Amazon: Note - This is the...

Article about Amazon:

Note - This is the Daily Mail. The paper that has earned the dubious distinction of becoming a verb. To be "Daily Mailed" is to have the facts distorted, twisted, or ignored...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 21st February 2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 80,084
Posted By H3LL
I had to look up DRM:

I had to look up DRM:
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 12th February 2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 14,312
Posted By H3LL
Soooo .... this omnipotent god can be thwarted by...

Soooo .... this omnipotent god can be thwarted by lightning conductors, iron chariots (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=judges%201:19&version=NIV) and time zones.

Impressive.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 11th February 2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,644
Posted By H3LL
Perhaps some more (My bold): Thou shalt have...

Perhaps some more (My bold):

Thou shalt have no other gods -Jesus, a god by most definitions ~ Guilty
No graven images or likenesses - Genesis 1:26-27 - man made in his image ~ Guilty
Not take...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 11th February 2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,644
Posted By H3LL
God guilty of failing to respond to the healing...

God guilty of failing to respond to the healing power of prayer for his anointed representative on Earth.

Pope Ratzinger forced to resign.

Not so much a crime as dereliction of duty.


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Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 8th October 2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 20,748
Posted By H3LL
Thanks. Learnt about Interstellar Medium as well....

Thanks. Learnt about Interstellar Medium as well. :D




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Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 8th October 2012, 12:17 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 20,748
Posted By H3LL
Seconded. .

Seconded.


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Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 5th October 2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 65,248
Posted By H3LL
New book by PTerry: A Blink of the Screen:...

New book by PTerry:

A Blink of the Screen: Collected Short Fiction

"A collection of shorter fiction from Terry Pratchett, spanning the whole of his writing career from schooldays to Discworld...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 12th September 2012, 02:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 734
Posted By H3LL
I think I'm with you on this but need some...

I think I'm with you on this but need some clarity.

My understanding is that a bigot needs a dogmatic opinion, usually prejudice toward an out-group, for the opposition.
Opposition itself is not...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 12th September 2012, 02:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 734
Posted By H3LL
Quite. The writer of Glegg's speak more so...

Quite.

The writer of Glegg's speak more so or less so?

Less so I guess as to not upset all the bigots some people.


This guy certainly either agrees or doesn't like jury duty:
...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 12th September 2012, 12:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 734
Posted By H3LL
Nick Clegg "Bigot" Comment. Was It Accurate?

Poor, drippy Gleggy withdraws a "Bigot" comment:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-19555757

Personally I thought it the appropriate noun to describe intolerant, prejudiced people, in...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 23rd August 2012, 08:52 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,589
Posted By H3LL
I'll have the minute from (308933) 2006 SQ372. ...

I'll have the minute from (308933) 2006 SQ372.

It has an orbit of ~12 600 years.

That gives me over a week to say goodbye and have some really good fun.



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Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 15th August 2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,065
Posted By H3LL
Ghosts Black holes. :D .

Ghosts Black holes.

:D


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Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 15th August 2012, 07:37 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 9,711
Posted By H3LL
Because he actually is a ghost. I have...

Because he actually is a ghost.

I have photographic evidence someone gave me that their uncle borrowed from a friend in the pub.



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Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 14th August 2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 9,711
Posted By H3LL
Removed personal comment

Removed personal comment
Forum: Computers and the Internet 20th July 2012, 12:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,050
Posted By H3LL
Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 19th July 2012, 08:27 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,656
Posted By H3LL
If you put your finger in your ear and scratch,...

If you put your finger in your ear and scratch, it sounds like you're playing Pacman.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 19th July 2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,050
Posted By H3LL
That worked a treat. I now have several...

That worked a treat.

I now have several backups.

Thanks.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 19th July 2012, 05:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,050
Posted By H3LL
Question Old Photoshop Disc Request/Beg

I'm currently using Photoshop 6.0. (no laughing).

I want to stick with Photoshop for now but the CD is getting a bit battered and twitchy and a new install was less than confidence inspiring....
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 18th July 2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,656
Posted By H3LL
Driver of cars designed to go around corners...

Driver of cars designed to go around corners very, very fast.

Something as common as hen's teeth in the US.

:p ;)


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Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 11th July 2012, 02:38 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 20,748
Posted By H3LL
Apparently no earlier than 2025 for Voyager 1 and...

Apparently no earlier than 2025 for Voyager 1 and 2.

Spacecraft Lifetime (http://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/spacecraft/spacecraftlife.html)


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Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 11th July 2012, 01:49 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 20,748
Posted By H3LL
Talking Voyager 1 Has Left the Building

Voyager 1 is about to leave the solar system in as far as that "border" can be assessed.

_KTAT-J3H_k

Meanwhile, subscribe to DeepSkyVideos while you are there.


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Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th June 2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 21,729
Posted By H3LL
I had just watched this: Coelecanth at 10:30...

I had just watched this:

Coelecanth at 10:30

aImKTC1pf9A

Any opportunity to shout out for wildwoodclaire1. :D


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Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th June 2012, 02:07 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 21,729
Posted By H3LL
A simplistic answer, woefully shared my many, but...

A simplistic answer, woefully shared my many, but none the less valid in its own way.

If this is truthfully your considered opinion - may I hold you to it?

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Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th June 2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 21,729
Posted By H3LL
Thanks. The Theory of Evolution by Natural...

Thanks.

The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection is certainly necessary in biology education but that's a side issue.

Is there no national guideline/standard/rule/requirement?

BTW, lots...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th June 2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 21,729
Posted By H3LL
My bold. Which is education? A) This is...

My bold.

Which is education?

A) This is OBSERVABLE FACT X.

B) This is OBSERVABLE FACT X but OBSERVABLE FACT X is untrue. Because we say so.


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Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th June 2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 21,729
Posted By H3LL
Does that include teaching the Theory of...

Does that include teaching the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection in biology class or is the creationist strawman version allowed?


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Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th June 2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 21,729
Posted By H3LL
I guessed that but couldn't resist the dig. ;) ...

I guessed that but couldn't resist the dig. ;)


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Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th June 2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 21,729
Posted By H3LL
Understandable - The KKK have been mentioned a...

Understandable - The KKK have been mentioned a lot in this thread AND it's mentioned in the OP link.

No lakes discussed though.

The Nessie story is alleged to be in ACE - Biology 1099.
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Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th June 2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 21,729
Posted By H3LL
Home skoolin' seems to come under the angelic...

Home skoolin' seems to come under the angelic wings of LCA (Lighthouse Christian Academies) part of ACM (Accelerated Christian Ministries).

I haven't nailed down their publishing wing yet.

What...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th June 2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 21,729
Posted By H3LL
Can't help too much with the USA but in the UK it...

Can't help too much with the USA but in the UK it seems to be ACE (Accelerated Christian Learning).

I think your "if any" and "actually said" not very worthy of your usual high standard of...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th June 2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 21,729
Posted By H3LL
If you say so. Caledonian Canal...

If you say so.

Caledonian Canal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caledonian_Canal)

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Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th June 2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 21,729
Posted By H3LL
Sooooo.... Back on topic and needing a loch...

Sooooo....

Back on topic and needing a loch USAian Citizen of the United States of America or knowledgeable person to comment:

The Scotsman...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th June 2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 21,729
Posted By H3LL
It would seem so. Now it's about time to put...

It would seem so.

Now it's about time to put it under loch and quay.



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Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th June 2012, 12:35 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 21,729
Posted By H3LL
I miss-read: as: I prefer...

I miss-read:



as:



I prefer my version.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 22nd June 2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,329
Posted By H3LL
An interesting window into the lives of the...

An interesting window into the lives of the faithful - Thanks.

I find it sad, tragic and rather pathetic but still interesting and appreciated.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 22nd June 2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,329
Posted By H3LL
An eloquent post - Thank you. That bit...

An eloquent post - Thank you.



That bit was more in line of what I was thinking when I mentioned people that know me.

"God bless you/I'll pray for you", in that context usually translates to...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 22nd June 2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 65,248
Posted By H3LL
Yes - Exactly that - "out of place". I'm not...

Yes - Exactly that - "out of place".

I'm not concerned with so-called offensive words myself but as a keen Pratchett reader it did jump out a little.
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