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Forum: Computers and the Internet 14th February 2013, 05:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 774
Posted By St.Michael
Windows upside down

Can anyone help me correct this accident. I accidentally pressed AltGr and one of the arrow keys which has made everything upside down, i know this could be corrected by pressing AltGr and the up...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 23rd January 2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,297
Posted By St.Michael
Realising I was homosexual was just one of many...

Realising I was homosexual was just one of many reasons why I stopped believing, not the reason or the staw that broke the camel's back but definitely part of the accumulative process of my eventual...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 10th January 2013, 05:43 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,515
Posted By St.Michael
Is there any data avilable for Japan or other...

Is there any data avilable for Japan or other non-western countries showing a similar link?
This is interesting but could it be too good to be true, without considering other factors at play.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 7th November 2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 616
Views: 24,319
Posted By St.Michael
What I meant by blessed by 'God' is the religious...

What I meant by blessed by 'God' is the religious aspect of marriage. Isn't that the difference between a civil ceremony at a registry office and a marriage in a church?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 7th November 2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 616
Views: 24,319
Posted By St.Michael
I have never thought much about marriage until...

I have never thought much about marriage until recently since it's not something that was a choice open to “us” while I was growing up. If my partner suggested getting married I wouldn't object to a...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th November 2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,301
Posted By St.Michael
When did all this Poppy controversy begin? ...

When did all this Poppy controversy begin? English teams haven't always worn poppies on their shirts, so why is this such a big issue now?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th August 2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 1,668
Views: 96,166
Posted By St.Michael
And yet it's all we're keep hearing from both...

And yet it's all we're keep hearing from both sides of the argument.


Now who's resorting to simplistic stereotypes.


They're not born that way but their responsibility for their own actions...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th August 2011, 07:18 AM
Replies: 1,668
Views: 96,166
Posted By St.Michael
I thought vandalism was caused by poverty, social...

I thought vandalism was caused by poverty, social exclusion, racism, lack of job opportunity, gangsta rap...yadda yadda?

Dave and the rest of the Bullingdon Club were as priveleged, affluent,...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th August 2011, 05:34 AM
Replies: 1,668
Views: 96,166
Posted By St.Michael
Childhood rioter? :confused:

Childhood rioter? :confused:
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 8th August 2011, 07:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,148
Posted By St.Michael
I live in the same area as you and can't say I've...

I live in the same area as you and can't say I've noticed this.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 21st June 2011, 05:09 AM
Replies: 383
Views: 30,919
Posted By St.Michael
Henry VIII only had Two wives? :confused: ...

Henry VIII only had Two wives? :confused:

Or is that just one of those silly memes doing the rounds?
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 21st June 2011, 05:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 991
Posted By St.Michael
June 21st Longest day?

Today's date June 21st is always referred to as the longest 'day' in the northern hemisphere but I remember reading in an old astronomy book that due to the Earth's wobble on its axis the date is now...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 15th June 2010, 10:01 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 30,665
Posted By St.Michael
Can't some people chill out? I'm English and...

Can't some people chill out?

I'm English and support England but my other half is Scottish, not a great follower of sports unlike myself but we engage in a bit of fun banter about poor results...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 9th June 2010, 11:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,308
Posted By St.Michael
That's the gist of my question. Although...

That's the gist of my question.

Although it's in the Bible, I'm not aware that Catholics or any member of a traditional church refer to themselves as 'born again' in the same way someone who...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 9th June 2010, 02:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,308
Posted By St.Michael
Question about being born again,

When did this term become popular amongst evangelical christians?

I know the verses of the bible where it is taken from and how traditional churches applied it, but when did it take on the meaning...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th June 2010, 02:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,926
Posted By St.Michael
'Great King Rat' would be a more apt Queen song...

'Great King Rat' would be a more apt Queen song to perform. :D



He believes in Civil Partnerships, he has one himself with his partner, they are marriages in all but name.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 10th May 2010, 10:47 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,792
Posted By St.Michael
I wouldn’t say I hated Christians, perhaps it’s...

I wouldn’t say I hated Christians, perhaps it’s because over here in the UK they’re not so vocal/radical/influential as they are in the US. Even the born again members of my family are fairly easy...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 10th May 2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 27,363
Posted By St.Michael
Yahoo is reporting he's "proven" his claim....

Yahoo is reporting he's "proven" his claim. :boggled:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20100510/tod-starving-yogi-astounds-indian-scient-451ab4f.html

Why do people still publish this rubbish?:mad:
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 4th May 2010, 10:07 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,950
Posted By St.Michael
Good job it wasn't an electric eel, that would...

Good job it wasn't an electric eel, that would have been shocking. :boxedin:
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 19th April 2010, 04:22 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 4,416
Posted By St.Michael
My family disagree that homosexual behaviour is...

My family disagree that homosexual behaviour is ok. I was brought up in a religious family who believe that it is an "abomination". No one indoctrinated me that it was ok to be gay, quite the...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 18th April 2010, 06:02 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,018
Posted By St.Michael
I hate Spiders, I do find them fascinating...

I hate Spiders, I do find them fascinating creatures but aesthetically they're just horrid. They way they move, the way they look. Yuck!

The photographs in those links are good examples of their...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 18th April 2010, 05:42 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,504
Posted By St.Michael
I'm just imagining a speech bubble with Jesus...

I'm just imagining a speech bubble with Jesus saying: "Ta-Dah".
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 27th March 2010, 07:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,137
Posted By St.Michael
Thanks for letting me know, I'd never heard that...

Thanks for letting me know, I'd never heard that before! How come that is the case?
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 26th March 2010, 09:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,137
Posted By St.Michael
Having done a bit of research LPG seems to be...

Having done a bit of research LPG seems to be somewhat over praised because of its green credentials. Either that or my car dealer wants to get rid of some he has in stock.

Diesel is looking the...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 25th March 2010, 11:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,137
Posted By St.Michael
Diesel or LPG?

I’m considering buying a car for long distance motorway travel, my everyday small car isn’t really suitable for it. But I’m hearing conflicting advice to which works out as a more economical in...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 13th February 2010, 08:32 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,178
Posted By St.Michael
They don't even like Stryper! :D

They don't even like Stryper! :D
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 9th February 2010, 08:19 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 9,098
Posted By St.Michael
A Chick tract gave me nightmares as a child. It...

A Chick tract gave me nightmares as a child. It is the one called Somebody Goofed, the part at the end where the man rips his face off to reveal he is the devil. I must have been about 6 or 7...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 22nd January 2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 994
Posted By St.Michael
There are many experts on TV talking about this....

There are many experts on TV talking about this. One has gone so far as to claim some people are 'born evil'.

It's a big ask, but how much research is there into this concept of people being...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 22nd November 2009, 05:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,617
Posted By St.Michael
This story is back again today 22 Nov 2009! ...

This story is back again today 22 Nov 2009!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/6087899/Psychic-detective-claims-that-he-helps-police-by-contacting-murder-victims-on-the-other-side.html
...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th October 2009, 07:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,449
Posted By St.Michael
Pornography and Rape

I’m trying to find articles discussing the arguments for and against the supposed link between access to porn and rape. I’m not having much luck using google, can anyone help out here?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th September 2009, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 539
Posted By St.Michael
They did a Scientology parody in Peep Show. ...

They did a Scientology parody in Peep Show.
Brilliant.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th August 2009, 05:40 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,367
Posted By St.Michael
I suggest serving booze in polystyrene cups. ...

I suggest serving booze in polystyrene cups.
Problem solved. :D
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 24th August 2009, 04:58 AM
Replies: 601
Views: 46,947
Posted By St.Michael
I was in a conversation I had last week, my...

I was in a conversation I had last week, my friend could have been joking but I can be very touchy about being associated with CT/Truthers etc. :(

If the bomb was put on a flight from Malta to...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 23rd August 2009, 09:28 AM
Replies: 601
Views: 46,947
Posted By St.Michael
I’m not sure if this is the right forum or thread...

I’m not sure if this is the right forum or thread to post this, but one of the most annoying things I find about CT people is the disservice they do when cases like this come up.
Lockerbie is a...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 25th March 2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,028
Posted By St.Michael
I'm British and this thread makes no sense to me...

I'm British and this thread makes no sense to me :boggled:



... and eat them too! :D
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/2698507.stm
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 13th March 2009, 09:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,561
Posted By St.Michael
Yes. I've read about the footprints from the...

Yes. I've read about the footprints from the 1850's. I wish the press wouldn't bring woo into the mystery as that allows woo people will jump on this the same way they do crop circles.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 13th March 2009, 08:51 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,561
Posted By St.Michael
Satan in Devon!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/4983344/Ancient-legend-of-Satans-visit-reawakened-by-footprints-in-the-snow.html

Strange footprints in the snow = the Devil. :rolleyes:
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 10th March 2009, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,843
Posted By St.Michael
Everyone starts out as an atheist but then the...

Everyone starts out as an atheist but then the upbringing their parents and family give them and the society they grew up in takes over.

People who convert as adults usually do so for two reasons....
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 5th February 2009, 10:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,903
Posted By St.Michael
Your friend sounds a bit like me when I was a...

Your friend sounds a bit like me when I was a believer.
In my case it wasn't fear of nothingness or oblivion that I was afraid of, it was fear of hell.

I started a thread and poll about it...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th February 2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,035
Posted By St.Michael
I had a dream I was eating my pillow and when I...

I had a dream I was eating my pillow and when I woke up all my marshmallows were missing! :D

I do find the same themes do occur when I'm in a certain mental state. When I'm depressed I get similar...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 22nd October 2008, 08:57 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 7,960
Posted By St.Michael
There's lots of religious advertising on buses...

There's lots of religious advertising on buses and billboards, so why not something opposite?
I like the statement. It is something I've said to myself or at least words to that effect on plenty of...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 8th October 2008, 07:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,769
Posted By St.Michael
The police appeared to have already "solved" the...

The police appeared to have already "solved" the case conclusively. The person who carried it out fled the country and never stood trial for it.

That does not sound unsolved to me.:confused:
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 14th May 2008, 06:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,287
Posted By St.Michael
I'm just dreading all those UFO woo-woos smugly...

I'm just dreading all those UFO woo-woos smugly saying: "How do you explain all this then?" :rolleyes:
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 9th May 2008, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,213
Posted By St.Michael
Mario Beauregard

Does anyone have any detailed information on Dr. Mario Beauregard?

He wrote a book called The Spiritual Brain: How Neuroscience is Revealing the Existence of God.

I'm having problems locating...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th May 2008, 10:34 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,093
Posted By St.Michael
Islamophobia is a neologism created to silence...

Islamophobia is a neologism created to silence legitimate criticism of Islam.

The word Christianophobia hasn't quite caught on but give it time.:rolleyes:

http://www.christianophobia.eu/
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 5th April 2008, 09:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,061
Posted By St.Michael
And in those 25 years, you never thought of...

And in those 25 years, you never thought of looking at a map of the world?:confused:
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 29th March 2008, 08:55 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,738
Posted By St.Michael
I believe in things that have evidence to support...

I believe in things that have evidence to support them.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th March 2008, 08:42 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 7,199
Posted By St.Michael
I wish more people would stand up against what...

I wish more people would stand up against what seems to be the ever increasing demands of religions. :mad:
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 23rd February 2008, 09:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,382
Posted By St.Michael
I saw the program too. They never quite explained...

I saw the program too. They never quite explained how the machine he supposedly invented to test the results actually worked.
If what he claims is true then surely any polygraph machine would show...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th January 2008, 09:35 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,707
Posted By St.Michael
I wonder who these people are who don't want to...

I wonder who these people are who don't want to look at her alleged abilities scientifically?

Could she name names? ;)
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