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09:23 Oct 31 2008
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Happy Halloween to the readers of my journal! I hope you all get spooked out, real good tonight! I am off now for my spookin' !!!!

Halloween 2008
21:25 Oct 30 2008
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I am so happy n' singing as I pack my bag to go on this Halloween adventure. Must say 'tho I am a bit in awe of it too being there with professional ghost hunters in such a supposed haunted place. Yes, I am a skeptic..maybe I am nervous of actually seeing a ghost and having to believe in them after all! *bites lip* am I scared..? I don't know..I have mixed feelings on that. I know I am happy..yea that is what counts and I can't wait to get to the Castle for this adventure :)



A mignight Seance Mass..it will be my first. I don't really believe in doing things in half measures do I? what with having the first one in an ancient Celtic circle of stones burial ground. Yes! I am scared! - ghost haunting later in the creepy places...I feel I am going to have the Bejesus knock out of me! Eeeeeeeeeeeekkkk! You guys are gonna hear me scream in America!!



Teehee, silly thought ...I couldn't get a reply at the Castle Hotel today until after dark - whats that telling me? Creepppyyyyyyyy!

Halloween - Kinnitty Castle - Co. Offally
22:20 Oct 25 2008
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For Halloween here is a pcture of the wonderful Gothic Castle I will be staying at:

We booked a, "haunted" Baronical Suite and here is a picture of the four poster bed I will be "sleeping" in:











I am scared already! but I reckon if the judge Louis from X-Factor made it through the night in that room recently, then so can I!!



Halloween weekend for me, kicks off with a flight down to Dublin and then a car ride over to the Castle. Richard Felix from Sky Satellite television show, "Most Haunted" will be hosting the weekend which will kick off with a, "Ghost Fest" on the Friday evening.. a feast with a difference I guess! After which Richard, and us residents will be holding a midnight seance Mass around the Circle Stones! teehee, shaking in my boots at the thought of that.



At 2am we have a "live" ghost haunting with the professionals of the television investigation team! I think I will need a few jars for this one!!



The following morning after breakfast we get to visit more of Irelands haunted castles with Richard..here they are:





Leap Castle









Charville Castle (bottom left)









After the visitations.. and later that night we have the Halloween Feast & Halloween Ball which will be hopefully fun and you never know, I may get a dance with Richard Felix!!

The Lipstick Proviso
21:22 Oct 23 2008
Times Read: 1,349

For those of you who wondered what the lipstick thing was all about (considering it had a load of unidentified hits) I wouldn't want to keep you in suspense, so here you are!

The Lipstick Proviso

by Karen Lehman





ABOUT THIS BOOK





Many women today prepare for a big meeting by reading a stack of folders and applying lipstick. They order their male colleagues around, then wait for those same men to help them on with their coats. They have higher-status jobs than some of the men they date, yet they never call men socially or ask them out.



What's going on? Why such seemingly contradictory behaviors? Have women completely failed feminism--or has feminism failed them?



In The Lipstick Proviso, Karen Lehrman--hailed by the New York Times as the "sharpest" of the new feminist thinkers--shows that women today are failing neither feminism nor themselves. Rather, they've entered a new stage of feminism, one in which the personal is not political, differences between the sexes need to be respected, and courtship, chivalry, and the nuclear family don't have to be jettisoned just because they existed before the sixties.



Thirty years after the women's movement liberated women from narrowly defined roles, Lehrman argues, we are finally beginning to see which traditionally feminine behaviors are more deeply rooted in biology and which are more heavily influenced by culture. Lehrman asserts that the result--whatever it is--will not undermine feminism as long as women still retain equal rights, opportunities, and responsibilities. Dispensing with the outdated notion of sisterhood, Lehrman offers women a "lipstick proviso": women don't have to sacrifice their complex individuality in order to be equal.



As the first book to move beyond a critique of orthodox feminism, The Lipstick Proviso sets a radically new course for the future of the women's movement. While there's still much political work to be done, Lehrman argues that women should now focus on the personal sides of their lives. Women can't rightly be called autonomous if they stay with abusive or even emotionally challenged lovers; say "yes" to sex when they really mean "no"; overeat or undereat to hide their sexuality.



With wit and grace, Karen Lehrman offers in The Lipstick Proviso a way to complete the feminist revolution, and clearly establishes herself as the definitive voice of the next generation of feminism.





(curtesy of Random House Inc.)



I am a new feminist thinker.. are you?

Pearls before swine.
17:15 Oct 23 2008
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Some people are real oddballs..the more you do for them, the less they think of you. Doh, ignorant swine - I am sure they must grunt good when snoring tho! Teehee, I love the cartoon below :) It is so apt.

23:35 Oct 22 2008
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"The Power of Lipstick"



How fortunate I am a woman.. smiles :)

Coming Soon..
21:08 Oct 21 2008
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More Tough Questions about the Christian Faith by Josh McDowell...this time I feel a bit of Noah and the Ark coming up! However I am moving all the Bible chat to the "Thoughts" section of my journal..

17:56 Oct 21 2008
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Back home from my law course in England. Leicester really is a drab place, but then I didn't have to see much of it.

Leicester and Pam
21:33 Oct 18 2008
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I feel like a kid because I am home on a Saturday night at 9.30pm! Truth is, I am off to England tomorrow to attend a course on being an, "Expert Witness" for the Defence in a Court of Law.



This course is different because my Father and his wife are flying over with me... and I am excited about spending some "quality time" with them both even if it is only for a couple of days in the evenings after class. I feel honoured they both decided to come with me :)



The class is with my Professional Body in Leicester, England.. I think it is prettier outside the town than in it..but then I will not be looking at the scenery much!

Will God accept people who are very religious and totally sincere if they are not Christians?
19:53 Oct 17 2008
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A person can be sincere, but he also can be sincerely wrong. The Bible says there is a way that seems right to a man, but the end of it is the way of death (Proverbs 16:25)



There are many cases each year when someone jokingly points a gun at someone else, sincerely believing it to be empty. The gun goes off and the other individual is killed, with the person pulling the trigger saying, "I didn't know it was loaded."



That person might be 100 percent sincere in the fact that he did not want to harm the other individual, but he was sincerely believing something that was just not true. Sincerity is not enough, if the object of belief is not true, then all the sincerity in the world will not bring that person who had been shot with the gun back to life.

Do you really believe the story of Jonah and the Whale?
22:09 Oct 16 2008
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Of all the stories in tne Bible, this one is the hardest to swallow for most people and skeptics have a field day making fun of the story of the man who was swallowed whole by a whale and lived to tell of it after three days and nights in the whales tummy.



2 Kings 14:25 refers to Jonah as a historical figure and Jesus Himself treated him as historical relating that Jonah was a prophet, whose preaching resulted in the people of Nineveh reprenting. Jesus even compared the story of Jonah to His own death and resurrection, "For just as Jonah was three days and nights in the belly of the sea monster; so shall the Son of Man be three nights in the heart of the earth. The men of Nineveh shall stand up with this generation at the judgement, and shall condemn it because they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and, behold, something greater than Jonah is here" (Matthew 12:40, 41, NASB)

If one denies the story of Jonah, he (or she) must then assume ignorance or deceoption on the part of Jesus, who believed in its authenticity. This would, in effect, destroy His claim to being God.

22:24 Oct 15 2008
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Emaerald Slaps! and rubs her hands together...I just hit the delete button on a whole load o' rubbish. That felt soo good, maybe I should do that a bit more often! :)

19:03 Oct 15 2008
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I am off to Leicester on Sunday for a couple of days :) Law studies wtih my professional body but I have made sure I get some quality time with my father as I talked him and his wife into coming to :)

*Taken* Highly recommended!
08:33 Oct 15 2008
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Last night I took Dad to see, "Taken" starring Liam Neeson. What a brilliant action movie that was although some of the stunts could of been pulled out of a Christmas cracker. I sat gobsmacked and riveted through-out the entire show..

Spring
22:04 Oct 13 2008
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Although Autumn used to be my favourite time of year, it now reminds me of death and the dying. How, I long for Spring to come around where once again I can smell the growth of new life and the happiness that surrounds it.

With family deaths, and friends affected by the deaths of those close to them surrounding me this autumn, I think I can say if the good Lord allows a reprieve in this time of darkness it would be very welcomed for those I know and care for...

00:32 Oct 13 2008
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What is this? The Court of Henry Tudor?

Little Britain USA
22:47 Oct 10 2008
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I was very dissapointed in this evenings episode of Little Britain USA. The only funny bit was the dog in the park and the old lady, but I was pretty much peeved at the rest of the show. I thought it just went too far, over the top..

21:01 Oct 08 2008
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I believe if any of us had paid for a product or service, the majority of us would expect it to be in proper working order. If it is not, then you would expect appropriate customer service and after sales care as a-matter-of-fact and in particular if you are a good customer. Communication is a must and essential for any reputable business.

For Pete's Sake! The Looney Tunes are rampant in the streets of London !!
22:48 Oct 07 2008
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ITN - Tuesday, October 7 05:59 pmA Londoner who was shot for wearing a Barack Obama T-shirt has spoken of his terror.





Data administrator Dube Egwuatu, 36, needed hospital treatment after he was shot three times with a ball-bearing gun.



Mr Egwuatu was attacked as he tried to buy a mobile phone card at an off-licence in Upper Norwood, south London, on Sunday afternoon while wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with an image of the black US presidential candidate.



A man confronted Mr Egwuatu inside the shop and launched a volley of racist abuse before chasing him with a Staffordshire bull terrier.



The victim ran to his car and tried to drive off but the attacker, described as 6ft and with short hair, attempted to climb in through the passenger window before pulling out the gun and shooting Mr Egwuatu in the face and shoulder at point-blank range.



Mr Egwuatu said: "It was like a scene from a movie, I just couldn't believe what was happening, I'd only gone out to buy some groceries."



He added: "When he pulled the gun out on me I could feel my life flashing in front of my eyes.



"He repeatedly racially abused me in the shop and kept saying that he had something for me. I didn't realise that something would be the gun.



"What really shocked me was the venom in this man's eyes as he was racially abusing me for absolutely no reason, the veins on his neck were popping out, there was so much anger."



The Met police said no one has been arrested in connection with the attack.

Sometimes I just wonder..
21:12 Oct 06 2008
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It was never my style to make fun of, or post in my journal silly questions that members asked, either to the Acolyte system or via pm... but really sometimes you have wonder at the quality of questions asked. ..



For example four years ago we got questions that required an intelligent reply, and now it appears for the most of the time you get questions that the member could of answered themselves, if they had taken the time to read the terms of service!



Has four years really made such a difference were the young generation seem to "expect" thngs done for them..instead of achieving it themselves? Just an observation of mines. I detest lazy people.

What you can achieve even with an 8 hour VR log in and total of 3 Favour Points earned!
16:06 Oct 05 2008
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Thank Gawd Geraldine our Housie, comes back this Friday! I have left her the ironing! *evil laugh* It is 4pm on a Sunday afternoon and I have finished all below. I *finally* get a hour to myself before I have to start cook dinner!

What I got done today



Office Administration (all morning)



Laundry and Dryer



Shopping



Cleaning



Fetched the Logs, Peat and Coal in *groans*



Tidied and dusted



Stacked and Unstacked the Dishwasher



*Phew* I am enjoying this well earned glass of Italian Tuscany!! And guess what.. I am still logged into V.R. haha must be about 8 hours at a rough guess!

21:50 Oct 04 2008
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Teehehehehe, the video I put up on the ocmedy Show Little Britain USA is not allowed to be viewed in the USA! hahaha! If anyone knows how I can put this up on my journal in VR, please let me know!



This is hilarious, I can imagine the comedians in Little Britain having a field day on this!!



for those that can... the url is

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCJUX1UiPCA

21:43 Oct 04 2008
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Saturday night again and waiting for my pick-up to come by.. wish it would hurry up!

Jason, Crazywolf, Jamie and Deity..not to be Forgotten!
20:05 Oct 03 2008
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As an appreciation, I would also like to congratulate Jason, Crazywolf and Jamie for all the hard work and effort they put into creating three successful societies, and to Deity for the effort she made making the House successful :) Jason and Deity, I think you both did brilliant jobs as Regents over the past year or so, and I am sure the new Regents will excel in your footprints to, and create new paths also. :)

New Appointments :)
18:38 Oct 03 2008
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I must say some good choices were made in the appointment of the new allocation of Staff members. I was always an advocate in not belittling members, ( sure got me in trouble once) and it will be interesting to see how the new administration holds out to that :) Good luck you three !

The Storm
22:58 Oct 02 2008
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Today it was ever so windy here, and we were left without power to the house for a few hours. It is already winter with temperatures as low as 7c today, so we are lucky we had the stove to run the radiators with.



A pole had blown down at the back of the house, and a fuse had blown. Fortunately the farmer next door helped the Electricity Board with the aid of his tractor in erecting the pole again on a temporary basis, so we didn't have to spend all night in the glow of candlelight :)



It got me to thinking of how they used to do in times before Isaac Newton was born as there I was missing the music, my computer and the televison. Even the radio sounded boring. I considered I was spoilt with modern technology, and I romantically let my mind run to my dream of playing and owning a piano... I could even sing then, or make up tunes and perhaps be inspired to write poety and lyrics in the way I used to.



I came back from my day-dream with a start as the server beeped back on again, and tune of windows start-up came through the speakers. I thought I'd explore that option again..but then I have said that once before too..

18:37 Oct 01 2008
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i have burned my right hand all across the palm. it is very sore so i will not be typing a lot over the next while until it is a little less inflamed and less painful. can only tap with fingers on my left hand right now ..sniffs.. cant hold a convo with that skill, but i will be here looking and reading until all is well again.. xxx