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ShadowAmicus comments on May 26, 2019:

I was, still am, a freemason, but have been inactive for 15 years. To become a freemason you must have a belief in a 'supreme entity' not necessarily the christian god, or any god, but some sort of controlling force behind the creation of the world. Freemasonry is prevalent across much of the world; membership is not denied to any religious, or non religious person... though in england many members are christians, I am sure in india many members will be hindus, etc. There are some associated orders, within freemasonry, that are based on the christian religion, with great emphasis on biblical teachings. The fundamentals of freemasonry are brotherly love, relief and truth - friendship between a like minded body of men, who donate and raise funds for charitable work, and are honour bound to be truthful in their dealings. An example: when the tsunami hit the asian coast at christmas some years ago the freemasons were able to pledge £several million to the international red cross within 30 minutes of news breaking allowing a relief effort to begin immediately. Hope this gives some clarity. PS sent many freemasons to his concentration camps.

Where did we go wrong?

ShadowAmicus comments on May 26, 2019:

we have kit kat bars in england - far better than the dry flake balls in chocolate ...

Couple of turtles in our pond. I think they are sunning themselves!

ShadowAmicus comments on May 26, 2019:

are they turtles or terrapins - I think terrapins will bite ducks they had problems with them killing ducks in a local park following ninja turtle craze

I will just leave this lying here for all you city dwellers to enjoy and think about - a little ...

ShadowAmicus comments on May 26, 2019:

That is an eexcellent little film....thanks for sharing

Pick two..

ShadowAmicus comments on May 26, 2019:

I will take the mormon option and have smart, good looking, with all the wives I can cope with (somewhere between a quarter and half seems fine)

A couple weeks ago, an experienced volunteer who had dedicated her life to working with Pitbulls was...

ShadowAmicus comments on May 26, 2019:

If a dog attacks or bites there is always a reason - and I have plenty of scars from bites. The commonest reasons are dominance and fear. Dominance: everything a dog does is about pack hierarchy - dogs never play fight - they test each others strength and fitness the more dominant showing it is still stronger. In a dogs eyes, humans are part of their pack and usually the human takes the role of pack leader - some people do not easily adopt that role and the dog feels it has to take charge to 'look after you because you are weak' simple indicators are pushing through doors first, taking control of a chair, etc. It could easily be that lady had a drink, or took drugs, maybe hours earlier .. but enough effect for that dog to decide it had the chance to gain dominance .. Pit bulls are not toy dogs, they need careful control by someone who knows what they are doing and can read the signs.... getting it wrong can and does prove fatal.... but any dog over 40kg (90lb) will always easily kill a human if it so desires...few do Fear; unlikely in this case. A fearful dog - tail tucked under, hind quarters lowered, looking away, are all signs of fear - leave the dog alone. If you want to gain its confidence, get a magazine, sit on the floor a few feet away and read aloud. The dog will eventually decide you are not a hreat, will relax and eventually come to you - give it time - then dont be stupid and grab its neck, rub its head or anyhing more than put your hand on the floor to be sniffed. Win confidence you have a friend.....approach too quickly, particularly if you force it into a corner, it may bite...a fearful dog will move away from you if it can..

Healthcare For those of us that like to blame government spending on healthcare as the problem.

ShadowAmicus comments on May 26, 2019:

Not sure if this is related to health spending or the number of available guns. Once you start shooting teens and 20 somethings you dramatically affect the average

I came to work to 20 lessons and tests I have to take today between my actual duties.

ShadowAmicus comments on May 26, 2019:

sorry but who cares about historic handwashing and what the f*** use is knowing it

Storm Hannah uncovers Borth 'sunken' underwater forest.

ShadowAmicus comments on May 26, 2019:

I think a trip to Borth is called for

Have you ever been annoyed by just the sight or voice of a person?

ShadowAmicus comments on May 26, 2019:

I am still annoyed by the sight of some people - I try not to allow them close enough to hear their voice.

Just something interesting -- and because I love bees. [treehugger.com]

ShadowAmicus comments on May 26, 2019:

whole new meaning to follow the leader

I remember my mother washing clothes in our basement with one of these.

ShadowAmicus comments on May 26, 2019:

My mother had one similar I used to stand on a stool and turn a big handle to turn the rolls - my introduction to engineering design

You have my gratitude, though.

ShadowAmicus comments on May 26, 2019:

UK government are searching for ways to cover unpaid student debt that must be written off

Photos of the Week: Snowy Ladybug, Shattered Lance, Mexican Smog - The Atlantic

ShadowAmicus comments on May 26, 2019:

some great photos - fav is the two dancers

Feel-good story of the day!! [nbcnews.com]

ShadowAmicus comments on May 26, 2019:

Anyone else here follow the Darwin Awards these two should share one

When you wake up and look out the window and there's a coyote in the neighbor's driveway.