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The Question of Atheist Charity: Less Diffusion of Responsibility?

Checking out the Friendly Atheist’s blog, I’ve come across an absolutely fascinating story. To summarize, an atheist organization wanted to give a charitable donation of $100 to a non-profit with religious ties that helps children. The non-profit refused the money because of the source, so the atheist organization started raising more money to force the non-profit to accept a donation. Ultimately the non-profit refused to accept well over $20,000, strictly because they don’t want to be associated with non-believers. This compelled a Christian man to start his own fundraising campaign to get non-atheist-tainted money to the non-profit. When atheists started donating to that one, the gofundme campaign was cancelled. Holy crap! What a crazy story!

In the end all is well. The money will be donated to a secular organization, and the Christian-linked charity will get a sizable donation anonymously. (The fundraiser is still ongoing. If you’d like to donate click here).

But it got me thinking, and it also reminded me of another story from the Friendly Atheist from five years ago. Basically there was a question about whether or not a secular organization was being discriminated against by the American Cancer Society. I went back to that article, and then something hit me.

Per the article, on the micro lending website Kiva, as of 2011 the group called Atheists, Agnostics, Skeptics, Freethinkers, Secular Humanists and the Non-Religious have donated far more money than any other group, including Kiva Christians. In fact, I just checked and this is still the case. The atheist group has raised almost $28 million, $2.5 million more than Kiva Christians.

The Question

Why is it we hear time and time again that atheists and other secular organizations are really, really good at charity, often outperforming religious institutions? To really exemplify this question, when the Catholic Church turned its back on freezing nuns, refusing to raise the money needed to provide the nuns with heat in the middle of the winter, a group of atheists came to the rescue to replace the nun’s boiler.

In this piece I offer no answer, but rather I seek to offer a hypothesis. That is, during times of charitable need, atheists cannot rely on the diffusion of responsibility through their social structures.

Non-believers, no longer belonging to the religious communities of their childhoods, feel a part of the non-religious community. And because that community is so small, the burden of responsibility is greater on each member, compelling them to do something they might not otherwise do for the greater good. The pressure to give is smaller if we know that millions of others are going to give. The pressure to give is greater if we know there is only a small handful of people capable of giving.

So my hypothesis is:

Atheists and non-believers often outperform religious charity due to a greater feeling of responsibility as part of a smaller social group.

At least, this is my hypothesis, and if I phrase the question differently it’s certainly a scientific question.

But there might be competing hypotheses. Non-believers might feel a need to prove themselves in a world usually hostile to non-belief. That is, some teachings insist that atheists have no moral barometer (to steal a phrase from Steve Harvey), and the non-believer feels compelled to prove those teachings wrong.

Another hypothesis might be that as personal income increases, religiosity decreases. And as personal income increases, charitable giving increases. In this case a single independent variable affects two dependent variables, but religiosity has no effect on charitable giving. Atheists outperform religious people strictly because they have more disposable resources.

Whatever the answer may be, the observation does not change. Although not always, secular charitable giving often outperforms sacred charitable giving (feel free to inundate the comments with instances that contradict this point).

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  1. Interesting piece. I’m not entirely sold on the premise, but I will suggest one more consideration. Religious people may have more charitable commitments, thus diffusing their gifts a bit more. Those of us ho aren’t already giving to a church, and a couple church-related charities can fork over more money if we find the subject worthy. Someone already supporting these would be a little more tight-fisted. If that were it, we’d expect to see secular giving appear more concentrated whereas believers would be putting out a fairly constant flow of charity.

    Either way, a more thorough comparison of charitable giving would be an interesting read.

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PASCO COUNTY, United States -- Former star pitcher Roy Halladay, a Cy Young Award winner and face of the Blue Jays franchise for most of the 2000s, died Tuesday when his private plane crashed in the Gulf of Mexico. He was 40.

"He was the bright light," said former Blue Jays general manager Gord Ash. "He was the guy that everybody pointed to as being the star of the Blue Jays and rightly so."

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco said during a news conference that Halladay's Icon A5 went down around noon off the coast of Florida. The sheriff's office marine unit responded and found Halladay's body in shallow water near some mangroves. No survivors were found.

Police said they couldn't confirm if there were additional passengers on the plane or say where it was headed. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.

"Many of you know Roy as a Cy Young winner, future Hall of Famer, one of the best pitchers ever to pitch the game of baseball," said Nocco, who personally knew Halladay. "We know Roy as a person, as a caring husband who loved his wife, Brandy. He loved his two boys tremendously ... and we are so sad for your loss."

Halladay, who retired after the 2013 season, was an amateur pilot who often posted on social media about small planes.

"I have dreamed about owning a A5 since I retired! Real life is better then my dreams!!" Halladay tweeted on Oct. 13.

Halladay won his first Cy Young Award with the Blue Jays in 2003 and took the National League honour in 2010 with the Philadelphia Phillies, the season he threw the 20th perfect game in MLB history.

"The Toronto Blue Jays organization is overcome by grief with the tragic loss of one of the franchise's greatest and most respected players, but even better human being," the Blue Jays said in a statement. "It is impossible to express what he has meant to this franchise, the city and its fans.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends."

Nocco said Halladay knew many members in the sheriff's office, and that Halladay was even a part of a charity fishing tournament last Friday.

"He was probably one of the most humble human beings you'll ever meet," Nocco said. "For somebody who won two Cy Youngs, one of the greatest pitchers in baseball, he would walk in the room as if he was anybody. Didn't matter who he met, he was kind, generous. His family purchased a dog for us -- K-9 Doc. K-9 Doc is out there working, saving lives, making our community safer."

The dog was named as a nod to Halladay's nickname -- Doc.

"He was one in a million," Nocco said. "It is a true loss for us."

Halladay was an old-style workhorse who pitched 67 complete games and 20 shutouts. He was a three-time 20-game winner.

"All of us at Baseball are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic passing of former Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay," said commissioner Rob Manfred. "A well-respected figure throughout the game, Roy was a fierce competitor during his 16-year career, which included eight all-star selections, two Cy Young Awards, a perfect game and a post-season no-hitter.

"On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest condolences to his family, including his wife, Brandy, and two sons, Ryan and Braden, his friends and countless fans, as well as the Blue Jays and Phillies organizations."

Halladay, a native of Denver, Colo., was selected by the Blue Jays in the first round (No. 17 overall) of the 1995 MLB Amateur Draft.

The six-foot-six 225-pound right-hander made his big-league debut with Toronto in 1998 and he became a regular the following season. He had a few stints in the minor leagues before breaking out in 2002 with a 19-7 record and 2.93 earned-run average over 239 1/3 innings.

In his AL Cy Young season, Halladay went 22-7 with a 3.25 ERA and nine complete games over 266 innings.

Halladay was dealt to Philadelphia in December 2009 and took the NL Cy Young the next year after going 21-10 with a 2.44 ERA and nine complete games. He spent four seasons in Philadelphia before retiring.

"We are numb over the very tragic news about Roy Halladay's untimely death," the Phillies said in a statement. "There are no words to describe the sadness that the entire Phillies family is feeling over the loss of one of the most respected human beings to ever play the game. It is with the heaviest of hearts that we pass along our condolences to Brandy, Ryan and Braden."

On Oct. 6, 2010, working against Cincinnati in the NL Division Series, Halladay became only the second pitcher to throw a post-season no-hitter, joining Don Larsen, who accomplished the feat for the New York Yankees in the 1956 World Series.

Halladay retired in 2013, saying he wanted to avoid back surgery.

"As a baseball player, you realize that's something you can't do the rest of your life," Halladay said. "I really don't have any regrets. You realize there's other things for you to accomplish in life."

Halladay was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame last June. He's eligible for the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown in 2019.

"Heart is broken to hear about Roy Halladay," former teammate Roy Oswalt tweeted. "great friend, teammate, father and husband. One of the best teammates ever! You will be missed!"

Former pitcher Dan Haren tweeted that "I wanted to be Roy Halladay. I'm heartbroken, rest easy Doc," then posted a photo of a signed Halladay jersey.

In late 2013, Halladay signed a one-day free-agent contract with Toronto so he could retire as a Blue Jay. Over 16 seasons in the major leagues, Halladay had a 203-105 record and 3.38 ERA.

He was well-respected thoughout Toronto's professional sports community.

"He was huge here in Toronto over the years," Dwane Casey, coach of the NBA's Toronto Raptors, said Tuesday. "I used to keep up with him all the time, watch him pitch. A great pitcher. From what I understand, I didn't know him, but (he was) a great human being, did a lot for the city of Toronto.

"It's sad when you lose someone like that at a young age, 40 years old. It's sad. Condolences from our organization go out to his family. I just know how much he meant to the city, just inducted to the Canadian (Baseball) Hall of Fame. It's just way too soon."

The NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs tweeted: "A legend on and off the mound. Rest in peace, Doc."

Icon aircraft had posted a video with Halladay trying out a new plane. The video showed Halladay taking delivery of a new Icon A5, a two-seat "light-sport aircraft" that can land on water.

In the video, Halladay said the terms of his baseball contract prevented him from having a pilot's licence while playing, and that his wife was originally against the idea of him getting the aircraft.

"She's fought me the whole way," Halladay said.

"Hard. I fought hard. I was very against it," Brandy Halladay said in the same video, before explaining why she eventually understood and approved of her husband's desire to have the plane.

The A5 was a newer model from Icon, based in Vacaville, California. On May 8, two Icon employees, the company's lead test pilot and the director of engineering, were killed in a crash in an A5 in Napa County, California. The NTSB report said the probable cause was "the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while manoeuvring at a low altitude."

Other baseball players to die in plane crashes included Pittsburgh Pirates star Roberto Clemente in a relief mission from Puerto Rico travelling to earthquake victims in Nicaragua on New Year's Eve in 1972; New York Yankees catcher Thurman Munson piloting his own plane near his home in Canton, Ohio, in 1979; and Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle piloting his own plane in New York City in 2006.

With files from CP sports reporters Neil Davidson and Gregory Strong in Toronto and The Associated Press.


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Demand from construction and automotive as key buyer sectors has been robust in 2017, and steel price increases have been pushed through the supply chain.

  • Margins have improved, but challenges remain
  • Payments take 60 days on average
  • No major insolvency increase expected in 2017

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In 2015 and early 2016 the market situation of the British steel and metals industry was difficult, as overcapacity, fierce competition, exchange rate volatility, high energy costs, on-going austerity measures and increased uncertainty over the Brexit referendum outcome weighed on the performance and financial strength of many businesses. Steel prices remained depressed, largely as a result of low commodity prices, in particular iron ore.

However, steel and metals prices rebounded in 2016 as China curtailed its steel exports, while the European Union imposed import duties on Chinese steel. At the same time, demand from construction and especially automotive as key buyer sectors has been robust. High levels of warehouse inventories have been unwound, and therefore increases to the price of steel have been pushed through the supply chain. That said, according to the World Steel Association, British steel production decreased slightly in the period January-August 2017, down 1.4% year-on-year.

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The average payment duration in the UK steel and metals industry is 60 days. Payment delays have increased in late 2016 and early 2017, however, this was mainly due to the business failure of a large automotive supplier in 2016. It is expected that non-payment notifications will decrease in the coming months, as sales prices have remained at levels higher than expected, resulting in further increasing margins. The number of larger credit insurance claims has decreased over the last six months and, while UK business insolvencies are forecast to increase 2% in 2017 and 4% in 2018, it is expected that the steel and metals sector will not follow this deteriorating trend.

Due to the improvement in businesses’ margins and the stable credit insurance claims situation we have recently upgraded our steel and metals sector outlook from “Poor” to “Fair”. However, we are still more cautious when underwriting businesses linked to the oil industry in the North Sea and/or Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG), as lower investments by the energy sector have negatively impacted revenues, margins and profitability of many  steel and metals businesses supplying the oil industry.

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Home Remedies for Acidity

Home Remedies for Acidity

What is Acidity?

The imbalance or excess of digestive acids which is secreted by your stomach might trigger nausea, gas, bad breath and stomach ache. This problem can impact anyone at any age [1].

People who often have this problem will be regarded as having acid stomach. The consumption of spicy foods and alcohol, the irregular habits of eating, lack of exercise  as well as stress will also trigger this problem [2].

What causes Acidity?

Basically, acidity is the consequence of excessive production of acids in the digestive system. More specifically, there are various factors that can lead to the condition of acidity [3], such as:

  • Lack of fiber in daily diet
  • Chronic stress, anxiety
  • Excessive amount of spices or capsaicin in the diet
  • Overeating, fast eating
  • Smoking or alcohol
  • Insomnia or lack of physical activities

What are the symptoms of Acidity?

Here are some symptoms you can easily see in people with acidity, including children and adult [4].

Acidity is such a dangerous problem since it can cause much severer condition like acid reflux, dyspepsia, constipation, etc. Fortunately, there are many medicines and medical treatments that can help us to deal with the symptoms of acidity. However, all of them contain some advanced effects you might not want to get. Furthermore, when the case is still mild and under control, you can totally use natural ingredients to make home remedies for acidity instead, which is much easier and cheaper but still effective [5].

Here are the top 11 most recommended home remedies for acidity that you can consider applying in order to eliminate the acid stomach as well as improve the health of digestive system.

1. Cinnamon

Cinnamon - Home Remedies for Acidity

The first rank on the list of home remedies for acidity goes to cinnamon, an ingredient that help quickly get rid of stomach gas and improve the condition of digestive health [6] [7].

  • Make a beverage by adding a teaspoon of cinnamon powder to a cup of hot water. Let it steep for a few minutes then enjoy. Drink this tea at least 2-3 times a day
  • Alternatively, add cinnamon into your daily diet like your salad or soup.

Cinnamon should be always kept in your kitchen since it has such amazing benefits to human health. Besides acidity, cinnamon has another common use, which is dealing with oral thrush. To learn more about how to apply it, please read Home Remedies for Oral Thrush.

2. Buttermilk

Buttermilk - Home Remedies for Acidity

The content of lactic acid makes buttermilk a perfect ingredient used in home remedies for acidity by balancing the levels of it and reduce gas inside the stomach [8].

  • Drink plain buttermilk during the day until you see improvement
  • For better result, make a paste from fenugreek seeds by grinding and mix them with a little water. Put the paste into a glass of plain buttermilk and drink it. The condition of acidity will promptly disappear.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar - Home Remedies for Acidity

Some will doubt the impact of apple cider vinegar on the stomach since it is also an acidic in nature. However, do not forget this liquid has alkalizing effect, which makes it a trusted companion in home remedies for acidity [9] [10].

  • Make a diluted liquid of 2 teaspoon of raw apple cider vinegar and a glass of water. Consume it 1-2 times a day or before every meal to reduce the acidity.

Besides, apple cider vinegar is also a useful ingredient used in various treatments, including Home Remedies for Toenail Fungus.

4. Clove

Cloves - Home Remedies for Acidity

Most of people believe that acidity is caused by high acid levels in the stomach but not many know the condition can be also a consequence of low acid. To deal with this, you can use cloves as an acidity treatment to ease the symptoms and calm your stomach [11] [12] [13].

  • Consume 2-3 cloves during the day or whenever you feel the pain of stomach acidity
  • Crush some cloves and cardamom and mix them together in the same ratio. By consuming this mixture, you will not only get relief from the symptoms but also prevent bad breath, a consequence of acidity.

5. Milk

Milk - Home Remedies for Acidity

Milk is so well known for its multifunction, including dealing with stomach issues like acidity. By neutralizing and balancing the acid levels in the stomach, milk quickly helps you relieve gas and acidity. Furthermore, the rich content of calcium in milk also inhibit the build-up of harmful factors in digestive system.

  • Have a cup of cold milk after every milk or whenever you get acidity to get relief from acidity

Also, milk possesses many other benefits that you want to make use of such as a beauty treatments. For further information, you can take a look at How to Get Rid of Dry Skin.

6. Baking Soda

Baking Soda - Home Remedies for Acidity

There are countless reasons you should keep baking soda in your pantry like using it for medical purposes. According to several researches, this ingredient has been confirmed to be a perfect one in home remedies for acidity, relieving the symptoms as well as soothing the stomach [14] [15] [16].

  • Add a tablespoon of baking soda into a cup of water, along with a few drops of lemon juice
  • Consume this liquid after every meal to inhibit the increasing of acid in stomach

Baking soda makes perfect and safe treatments for many problems in babies like Home Remedies for Diaper Rash.

7. Cumin Seeds

Cumin Seeds - Home Remedies for Acidity

Another effective treatment for acidity is cumin seeds, which is able to neutralize the acid in stomach, and prevent other digestive problems [17] [18] [19] [20].

  • Roast and crush slightly some cumin seeds, add them into a cup of water. Drink this mixture after every meal
  • Alternatively, add a teaspoon of cumin seeds in a cup of boiled water, let it steep then strain and drink the liquid after every meal
  • If it is possible, mix a powder mixture of cumin seed, coriander seed, fennel seed and some sugar in the same ratio. Put the mixture into a cup of water then drink it on empty stomach

8. Basil

Basil - Home Remedies for Acidity

One of the most effective home remedies for acidity is basil, which has the carminative and soothing properties. By applying these leaves, you can quickly get rid of the condition as well as other problems of digestion [21].

  • As soon as the signs and conditions of acidity appear, take some basil leaves and chew thoroughly.
  • If you cannot take the taste of raw basil leaves, put them into a cup of boiled water. Leave it for some minutes and enjoy. It is not advisable to add milk into the tea, but you can use honey instead if you wish.

9. Ginger

Ginger - Home Remedies for Acidity

Containing such an impressive amount of anti-inflammatory properties, ginger works actively to reduce acid levels in the stomach and alleviate the symptoms [22] [23] [24] [25].

  • Whenever you feel the stomach pain caused by acidity, use a slice of fresh ginger to chew. Instead, you can have some ginger juice 2-3 times a day.
  • Make a cup of ginger tea by putting some slices of fresh ginger into a cup of hot water. Drink this after letting it steep for some minutes

10. Jaggery

Jaggery - Home Remedies for Acidity

Jaggery is a traditional cane sugar consumed mostly in Asia and Africa, which has been long used to help with digestive problems, including acidity. This is thanks to its alkalizing properties in the ingredient, which is the key factor of the mechanism.

  • Use a piece of jaggery to such on after every meal to treat acidity as well as prevent it.
  • Note that it is not recommended for those with diabetes due to the high content of sugar

11. Fennel

Fennel Seeds - Home Remedies for Acidity

Do not forget about fennel seeds, a natural effective ingredient used in various home remedies for stomach problems, including acidity treatments. By making use of carminative properties, fennel can improve digestion as well as reduce the symptoms caused by acidity and gas.

  • Chew some fennel seeds after every meal, especially heavy and spicy meals
  • Put some fennel seed in a cup of boiling water and let it steep for some minutes. Strain and enjoy the tea during the day

*Disclaim: The effectiveness from applying these natural tips will be depended on the body condition of the applicant.

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Since Toyota doesn’t offer a diesel engine in its premium luxury car, Camry, it’s done the next best thing possible, giving it a hybrid drivetrain instead. This is the second hybrid from Toyota in India after the Prius. But unlike the Prius, the Camry is a more mainstream car and should appeal to those customers who want a fuel efficient luxury car but don’t want to go in for a diesel. The car is powered by a conventional petrol engine that is supported by an electric motor. The batteries are housed neatly behind the back seat of the car but more on that later.

The Hybrid looks similar to the regular Camry but has got a redesigned bumper with a wider air intake. It also gets a blue Toyota badge which showcase the car’s green credentials. You get 17-inch alloy wheels which help give it a purposeful stance. The front-end of the car looks classy, with its huge chrome grille and large projector lamps dominating the face. The car looks similar to the posher Lexus(also owned by Toyota) brand of cars and Toyota seems to have done this on purpose to make the car look even more luxurious than it is. The rear end isn’t as stylish as the front, but manages to look neat and modern. Overall, the silhouette looks elegant.

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The rear seats on the Camry are a treat. You get buttons in the centre arm rest for rear climate control, stereo and even seatback angle, which can be adjusted. There is an electrically powered rear blind as well as side blinds which help maintain privacy for the rear occupants. Leg-and-headroom are in abundance too and the cabin is wide enough to accommodate three at the back.

Front passengers are comfortable too. A raft of adjustments are available for the driver seat and steering wheel, which means it’s easy to find a comfortable driving position. The two-zone climate control up front means that your passenger won’t fight with you over the temperature in the cabin as he can set his own. The touch-screen infotainment system plays the stereo and also doubles up as reverse camera screen and even gives you details like the charging progress of the batteries when they are drained. Quality of materials used is good and we loved the white optitron gauges.

Engine, transmission and performance

The car is powered by a 2.5-litre petrol motor with 158bhp which is assisted by an electric motor with 44bhp. So in total, you get 202bhp of power. The idea is simply this. The electric motor runs the car on battery power till 40kph and once past this speed the conventional engine delivers power. Power is transmitted to the wheels through a CVT-automatic gearbox.

Press the start/stop button and you are met with a quiet eeriness. The only clue that the power plant is active comes from the fact that the warning lamps on the instrument cluster go off. The car starts moving in electric mode and if you push the accelerator pedal all the way down, the petrol motor wakes up immediately. But even that is very quiet. Refinement is a major advantage that the Camry has over its established rivals. Toyota has taken a lot of the high-rev mechanical thrash out of its petrol-electric powerplant, and the car is doesn’t make much noise even when you push the engine up to its rev limiter. This is a car you will enjoy spending time in after that busy day of hectic board meetings. The only noise entering the cabin is that of the tyres and the suspension thumping when it negotiates the sharper crevices on the road.

There are three driving modes to choose from – EV, Eco and Normal. In EV mode, you drive on the electric motor alone, and you’re restricted to 40kph. This mode is ideal in bumper-to-bumper city traffic. In Eco mode, the petrol motor works in combination with the electric motor effortlessly. This mode works well at low speeds. Then there is normal mode which runs only on pure petrol power. Just push the accelerator pedal down and be ready to get pushed into the seats with an instant burst of power. Overall, the transition between modes is seamless. The performance from the 2.5-litre engine is very good making this a good long distance cruiser as well.

Ride, handling and safety

Toyota’s packaging prowess has kept the battery within the wheelbase and it retains a respectable centre of gravity. The suspension settings have been made stiffer to accommodate for the heavier battery pack at the rear. That means dynamically the Camry is adept. Infact, the stiff suspension and relatively communicative steering mean it’s very agile as well, especially considering its sheer size and weight. Take it to three digit speeds and it remains as composed as any European rival. Though Toyota hasn’t intended it to be a sporty handler there is some fun to be had for keen drivers.

The Camry comes loaded with kit. You get four airbags, Hill-start assist, which prevents the car from rolling backwards when starting on a steep incline. The Camry also gets Vehicle Stability Control, which applies brakes to single wheels when it thinks a particular wheel is slipping.

Fuel economy

Toyota claims a fuel economy figure of 19.16kpl for the Camry hybrid, which is over 50 percent more than the regular Camry’s claimed figure of 12.98kpl making the hybrid a good choice for economy seekers.

If you are in the market for a fuel efficient luxury car but don’t want to buy a clattering diesel one, then the Camry Hybrid is perfect for you. Its quiet cabin, impressive road manners and posh looks make it a worthy alternative to established rivals. Not to mention the bragging rights it will give you at the club.

The Skoda Superb which retails at Rs 24.94 lakh(ex-showroom, Delhi) is the nearest rival to the Camry hybrid which retails at Rs 29.75 lakh(ex- showroom, Delhi). While the Skoda might trump the Toyota in overall cabin space and build quality it simply can’t match the Toyota’s calm and peaceful cabin.

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Is Sex Really just another Bodily Function?

I eat, I breathe, I laugh, I cry, I pee; all bodily functions and reactions.

Is sex not just another bodily function?

Why has sex become sacred? Along with peeing and pooing, of course because they involve sex organs.

I read this article in The Guardian:

Does sex have to be ‘sacred’ to be meaningful?

The headmaster of Wellington College has criticised young people’s attitudes to sex, calling it a ‘sacred act’. Do you agree?

Anthony Seldon claimed the fact that young people could now have sex ‘with impunity’ was devaluing it. Photograph: Getty

Is sex being transformed into just the “latest teenage app” by the increased availability of contraceptive implants and injections? Yes, according to Anthony Seldon, headmaster of Wellington College, who said so on the Today programme. Seldon claimed the fact that young people could now have sex “with impunity” was devaluing it. “It is the most sacred act that two human beings can have together,” he said. “Anything that trivilialises it or makes people think that this is just like shopping … is very emotionally damaging.”

Sex can be many things, depending on your perspective. Something functional, something fun, something sinful or something holy. Does it make any sense to try to define what sex “should” be? What form might “sacred” sex, of the kind Seldon describes, take? Can it ever come from casual encounters? Does a prescriptive take on sex do more harm than good?”

And that set me to thinking, why?

We’ve trivialised eating by eating junk food.

Why is sex put on this bloody great pedestal?

Sex is, has always been, a bit like shopping. Think about how one goes about finding a marriage partner; really, isn’t that just a bit like shopping?

I don’t find anything sinful in sex, nor do I find it holy nor sacred. Sex is fun, something to be enjoyed. The whole taboo about sex I find rather boring and puritan.

Why bother defining sex?

We hide our sex organs shamefully, dogs don’t, nor do they care about who their audience is when consummating their brief relationship.

We don’t curtail any other bodily function whilst awaiting a suitable partner. We are already a socially constipated species without adding physical constipation as well.

People like Anthony Sheldon and his ilk are the harbingers of so many of our social problems. I would suggest that if the mystery and taboo of sex were removed, we might just have a healthier society.

We’re too stuck up!


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Now that finals are over with…

You know those instances where you think you understand something, but later on realize that you didn’t really get it until now?

Yeah, that happens to me a lot when I’m dealing with Lucifer.

In this case, I’m referring to something he told me years back, at the very start of our patronage. It was the reason behind my ordeal of faith, and behind his dislike of the excess giving of thanks.

Our relationship is not meant to be built on the foundation of guilt or debts to be repaid.

At first it seemed plainly simple—okay, he doesn’t want me to feel like I owe him. It made sense at the time, back when I still thought he strove to be everything that Christianity was not (and believe me, that’s so not the case). Catholicism had taught me that I owed God praise and worship because he created me, and that I owed Christ my love due to his sacrifice on the cross.

It was the giving of thanks that confused me.  What was so wrong with expressing my gratitude, especially in a manner that was not debasing myself? At the time, I simply accepted this as an odd quirk of his and moved on.

The realization of the importance of this restriction was the result of watching a Christian movie. I get a lot of my inspiration from Christian-based movies/music, have you noticed? More evidence of Lucifer not exactly building a system of faith that opposes Christianity.

The movie was Fireproof, which basically tells the story of a couple on the verge of a divorce, and the ‘Love Dare’ that brought them back together again. But the Love Dare is only the result of an even greater driving force—as you may have guessed, the husband ‘finds god’. Long story short, he comes to the realization that in order to love his wife, he must first learn to love god. He must learn to love god because of his sacrifice, to be grateful even through the darkest of times.

“You must learn to love your wife” is the kicker here. How can you learn something that should be innate? And yet, I saw evidence of me trying to do this with my own relationships.

Sometimes, it gets to the point where “Thank you” isn’t enough.  I  have been guilty of entering relationships because I felt like I owed the person my love, as though I could force myself to love them—had to, even, because of how good and kind and wonderful they had been to me.

But I didn’t love them. And eventually it got to the point where I felt trapped in the relationship, unable to leave for fear of hurting this person, who didn’t deserve that hurt.

But in my patronage with Lucifer, if I don’t say thanks, it can’t get to the point where I feel like it isn’t enough anymore. He knows I’m thankful; it doesn’t need to be said or shown. I don’t have to keep trying to outdo myself in expressing my gratitude, and thus am in no danger of agreeing to something out of that feeling of obligation. Guilt and debt will not be the shackles that bind me to Lucifer; I do what I do of my own free will, without chains.


text: I was at Abasto yesterday and the mall was packed with people, which isn’t surprising since it’s just before Christmas. But then I noticed that very few people were carrying shopping bags. From a quick look around, it seems like only 10% of the people had any kind of shopping bag…as an indication that they had actually brought something at one of the stores. I wasn’t sure what to make of this observation. Why be at the mall just before Christmas if you’re not buying? Then again, I was there also without a shopping bag and didn’t buy anything…just went there for a movie. And the movies were very full as usual on the weekend. Of course, I know that Argentines – even in the best economies – do not have the Xmas gift giving obsession of people in the U.S. Of course, I’ve not even started my own Xmas shopping yet. I’ll go again in a few days and see if things are any different.


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Port of Trelleborg

Trelleborg , Sweden

The city of Trelleborg, which you can see on this HD live camera, is located in the southern part of picturesque Sweden. This is one of the most beautiful cities in the country, rich in cultural traditions and full of historical monuments - an ideal place for tourism. City is full of popular tourist attractions. For example, Smygdehuk lighthouse, Old Water tower, Viking Ring Castle, St. Nicholas church etc.. Large and important port of Trelleborg, which you can see online now, is located in this city. It is the second largest port in Sweden and is located between fertile plains and sea; surrounded by white sandy beaches, rich in cozy places and monuments of antiquity.

At the end of last century in the center of Trelleborg were conducted the excavations, which have found traces of the circular Viking fortress, which was called "Trelleborg", namesake of the eponymous city. Now here is located the museum of Vikings, where you can see the ancient artifacts and models of brave warrior ships. Also, you can climb on the wall of the fortress, from where you can see a beautiful view of a small medieval village. You will see a lot of street performances during good weather: the Vikings bake bread, practice archery and throw an ax. Sometimes you can meet newlyweds who play a medieval wedding. Inside the museum there is a store where you can buy exact copies of objects found during excavations. For example, jewelry in the style of the Viking Age, souvenirs and books about Vikings. Summer time, you can sit in a cafe on the open terrace and admire the wonderful view of the fortress. During excavations in the Trelleborg area, fragments of buildings were discovered, thanks to which it was possible to recreate the architecture and life of the whole city. Here you can walk along narrow streets, take part in some master classes: learn how to spin or make coins.  Also, in summer volunteers from all over the world come here to share their culture peculiarities with guests. In the Handelsboden restaurant you can try a Viking-lunch. Foteviken (Viking Village) - is a popular corner of the region. It is an open-air archaeological museum and the only reconstructed city of the Vikings in the world.

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Trelleborg , you can enjoy on our web camera online, is a city visited by tourists and, of course, many ask the question "where to stay?" .  One of the most fascinating hotels in the city - Dannegorden (Hotell Dannegården), was built in 1910 and later was successfully converted into a boutique hotel in colonial style, with leather sofas and 19 century furniture. Keys are made in vintage style and in the backyard of the villa-hotel owners grow greenery for the kitchen in clay pots: cumin, mint, rosemary. You can also lie down in a hammock or play petanque game(throwing balls).

Southern Sweden

The south of Sweden is a great place for those who do not have time for a long trip, but there have a desire to see everything at once. Picturesque lakes and forests, nature reserves, parks and small medieval towns. There are more than 200 castles and manors, each with its own history. Majestic palaces, historical buildings, a wide variety of museums and monuments. You will not be bored here: a variety of activities, sandy beaches for swimming, fresh lakes and rivers for fishing. There are about five thousand lakes on the territory, which are full of fish and also are suitable for swimming. Southern Sweden is the richest agricultural region. It is famous for its magnificent farmer markets, local lamb, wild fowl and shellfish. This is the most densely populated region of Sweden (almost 80 percent of the population). The city of Malmö is one of the three largest megalopolis in the country.

Sweden's climate is very different. The northern, western and eastern regions are protected from the Atlantic winds by Scandinavian mountains, so winters here are colder and summers are short. The north of the country is partly outside of the Arctic Circle, that is why here is subarctic climate. In the south-west climatic conditions are mitigated by warm Atlantic winds. Winters are warmer here, summers longer yet rainy.

Weather in Trelleborg for 7 days is available on our website online.


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Square Dancin’

I have this 1950s black and white contrasting polka dot square dancing dress.
I cannot GET over how big that skirt is! It’s so full! I don’t even need a crinoline with it! Insane.
I seriously love how fun and un-serious this dress is. The world needs more like it. I love how this dress BEGS to be twirled in.
*Spanx alert
(*Oh come on! They’re a girls best friend… THIS girl anyhow.)

So I’m working on some wordy posts.. I’m hoping I can get one about cost vs. worth of vintage clothing done and published by Monday. I’m really excited about it. It’s been one I’ve been thinking about for AAAAAAGES.. How much is too much to spend on a vintage item? Yup. It’s like opening a can of worms for me. I’m actually a little nervous to publish it!

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A 30-something vintage clothing hoarder who also has a penchant for books, coffee, lazy days and cats.
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Hungary signs for €620 mln in loans from EIB

Hungary has signed an agreement to take out two loans worth a combined €620 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB).

Finance Minister János Veres and EIB vice president Ivan Pilip signed the agreement in Budapest on Thursday. The state will take out a €300 million credit line to pay for projects supported with the EU's Cohesion Fund during the 2007-2013 EU budgetary period. The other loan, of €320 million, will be used to continue work on the M3 motorway.

The EIB, owned by EU members, can lend at lower rates than most commercial banks because its AAA credit rating allows it to raise funds more cheaply. “We can lend in a way that it doesn't put too much of a burden on the budget,” EIB Vice President Ivan Pilip said at the press conference.


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#1 2012-09-25 09:54:06

Registered: 2012-09-25
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[Solved] pacstrap fails on invalid signature for glibc

I'm trying a fresh install of Arch, but while following the beginner's guide, I encounter an issue when running `pacstrap /mnt base base-devel`.

When it has downloaded all packages and it finishes checking package integrity, I keep getting this:

error: glibc: signature from "Allan McRae <..>" is invalid

I have already tried `pacman-key --init` and `pacman-key --populate archlinux`. But that doesn't solve the issue.

I have also tried a different mirror, but that too didn't solve the issue.

What am I doing wrong? And how can I solve this problem.

*EDIT* Solved, I found out that pacstrap stored the database on /mnt/var/, by removing it and redownloading the packages, it solved my issue.

Last edited by madjo (2012-09-25 10:18:28)

#2 2012-09-25 11:45:34

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Re: [Solved] pacstrap fails on invalid signature for glibc

For future reference, you don't have to delete the whole cache, just the package that is corrupt. (in /mnt/var/cache/pacman/pkg/)

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