Over43

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  1. This is so interesting. When I llived in the almost bankrupt state of California, the school district I lived in studied the issue, and held open debates about school uniforms. The four parents that made the biggest stink about the issue, and sent around petitions AGAINST uniforms were in my ward. Research seems to indicate that uniforms iin schools work.
  2. Well, if whale tails and butt cracks are any indication I would have to answer yes to your initial thread question. And how on Earth did tube tops make a comeback?
  3. Chapter 10 verse 11: For behold, he hath blessed mine house, he hath blessed me, and my women, and my children and my father and my kin folk... That's where the thought of mutliple wives come from. His women would probably be differentiated from any of his daughters (chbildren) or mother (who would be married to his father...In fact, not having mentioned his mother, it might be the case that she had passed away? Maybe not...) I was almsot right initially, just got my chapters and versus mixed up.
  4. What? No aliens? I watched every episode of the X-Files, and let me tell you.... O.
  5. In Alma, chapter 11 Amulek speaks to the people of Ammonihah and introduces Alma to the people of that city. In the course of his opening remarks he states that the people of the city know him (as well), his wealth, standing, his father, women and children. I have been reading the Book of Mormon for 25+ years and that is the first time that that item has come to my attention. Now I just hope it was chapter 11 v. 10, and not Chapter 10 v. 11. By the way, where did Fall go? It went summer to winter in about...a day. O.
  6. Well, if that's weird, then I'm weird...(Wait?) I've never watched an episode of American Idol, and I to find something to read during th solos in sacrament reading. One of the funkiest things I ever saw was a high councilman, in an unnamed town, who in the middle of his talk burst out in song as part of his presentation. But, it's good to be confident. O.
  7. I think the answer would be no. It had nothhing to do with not wanting to appear backwater. This was also almost 25 years ago. I'm not sure when ID started to roll, a bit, but in my biology, genetics, and physical science classes (anyone else remember Physical Science?) it was Evolution.
  8. To answer your final question, yes. In the Christian/Latter Day Saint world are scientists, as you know, doctors, engineers, at BYU I was taught evolution- not Creationism, the president of The Saul Bellow Society (Nobel Prize in Literature 1976) teaches at BYU. I believe there is a false belief, portrayed in the present media, that church go-ers are a bunch of backward superstitiuos bumpkins, always making headlines out of the 1-1,000,000 parent(s) who will deny their child medical treatment, but you never hear about the 1,000,000 faithful who do believe in medicine. I think you are quite right, all truth comes from God, whether it be spiritual/temporal. This is a good topic. O.
  9. The Drudge Report had it posted last week. Sorry that's all I remember. And it was the first time I had looked at Drudge in 6 months.
  10. I had to chuckel a bit at this "allowance", seeing as I ride Amtrak a couple of times a year, and have yet been searched, either my person, or my luggage. So although I have never carried a firearm on Amtrak, I can only imagine some people already have. O.
  11. I just received The Norman MacLean Reader yesterday. Many of you might remember him as the author of A River Runs Through It. Started last evening. The first part is his first five chpaters he wrote on a book (but never published) concerning George Armstrong Custer. MacLean was always drawn to the "tragic" drama style of Shakespeare and the Greek dramatists, and apparently "Custer" reads along those lines. In some ways a connection bewteen this set of chapters and the life of his brother Paul Maclean who we get a semi-autoniagraphical account of in "River". I'll read it and let everyone know if it is excellent, which I am thinking it will be. O.
  12. I was recently presented with the idea that Sidney Rigdon wrote the Book of Mormon. That's a wonderful theory for those who are looking for the "smoking gun", but Sidney didn't join the church until after Parley Pratt gave him a Book of Mormon while proseletizing in Ohio. O.
  13. Being LDS, and sending this to a predominantly LDS audience I would like to direct the original poster to "Jesus of Nazareth" by Joseph Ratzinger (Benedict XVI). Starting at p. 202 he gives a very good break down of the parable of the Prodigal Son. I won't go itno detail, but it revealed some items that I had never though of before. O.
  14. I would probably be considred a"Doubting Thomas" when it comes to herbal cures, and holistic medicine. The two most important things an individual can do too help their physical health is not smoke, or drink. Then we can follow from there that eating right and allowing sometime, most days of the week for moderate exercise helps quite a bit. I do my best to ppractice Orthomolecular Biology by taking a daily vitamin. :) When my wife was ill several people were very gracious by helping her by supplying her with holistic cures and taking her to naturopaths and holistic medicine specialists. Unfortunately these avenues of healing didn't work. It was medical science that cured her of her cancer and her back injury. And although I don't buy into herbs, potions, etc. I am fine with lletting other people follow that route if that is what they want.
  15. If the lady had dementia tneh we'll never know what happened. What we may not understand is the different perspective we will have then. I am sure there are a lot of people, who have been sealed in the temple, who are "sticking out", for the kids, for appearances, etc. But after death, after forgiveness, who knows? I'm sure our first experiences in the here after, will be quite eye opening, and eternally changing.
  16. "Multiple Wives", Polygamy, or whatever we call it is an interesting concept. It is actually quite widely practiced throughout the worls, and by various religions. I'm not sure if they still do, but Islam used to allow polygamy. In certain areas of the world Buddhists are also found in polygamist relationships. In Catholic South America I have heard you can often find gentlemen with multiple spouses. Not that it is sanctioned by Rome, but several friends who went to S.A. on missions regularly had to check and make sure contacts were married to one souse. On a personal level, one wife is plenty. O.
  17. No, I don't think it would change much. Maybe an occassional cigar, and a Guiness, but no. I'm pretty set in my ways, regardless of what may or may not be "later on".
  18. I buy the sodas, but I'm on water tablets for high blood pressure, so I spend part of the movie heading to the lieu. I don't eat too much candy, etc. anyway except around...the Holidays, so it is often a non-issue. But I still don't think it's tacky. O43
  19. What DNA evidence? I've missed that one. La China, here's the deal, if you think Jeff Lindsay is telling the truth, then run with it. Who was Joseph Smith? The real Joseph Smith? A prophet who restored a fallen church? Or just a shmoe who duped millions of people? You have come here for answers, what answers do you want to hear? Yes, Jospeh and Brigham, and Wilford, and others practiced polygamy. Why? To "build up a righteous people unto the Lord." Anti Mormons act like that is some kind of secret. Their trump. For the majority of people in the and investigating the church it is a non-issue. The Book of Mormon? Jospeh wrote it didn't he? Apparently not because much of the anti ammo is no longer directed at the Book of Mormon, as Hugh Nibley once wrote, it is a singularity, it can't be explained. Except for the explanation that was given by the prophet. If you look at "anti" arguments they have been using the same material for the last 170 years, same old same old, just different antis, and different publishers. It comes down to faith. It comes down to hard work. If you've had "spiritual experiences" that "led you back to the church" why would you doubt them? O43
  20. Hey Ben give them a try. You can do the stright legged deadlift with them. When doing "the swing", snatch, or clean and jerk, you get a very good combination of cardiovascular training as well as strength training. Jon
  21. Excellent. I'm trying to get my wife to use them, we have a 9 lbs. one and an 18 lbs. one at home (as well as one 50 lbs, and 88 lbs.). She's had two back surgeries so she is a bit gunshy. But they are a very good stand alone fitness device that take up a minimum of space and provide an intense workout in a minimum amount of time. Jon
  22. I have started using these again after about a year and a half lay off. I started working a second job where I needed to "throw" freight, and the combination of the kettlebells and throwing the freight did a number on my lower back. They are a very simple device that look like a cannonball with a brief case handle. You can swing them, press them, do snatches or clean and jerk, Turkish get ups are a trick. They can be overhyped, but I think they are a worthwhile fitness tool. Currently I am using a 50 lbs. kettlebell for 20-30 minutes (swings, clean and jerks, the snatch, presses), 3-4 days a week and then finishing the workout off with using a 2 lbs. heavy rope. I love them in the summer because I can go outside in a pair of shorts and barefeet and workout and get some sun as well. Here are some links that I get no compensation from: Exercise, kettlebell strength training, conditioning, diet and health: the ultimate fitness workout KettleBell Concepts Take Care, Jon
  23. As I have, at times, struggled with my weight (At one point I hit 210 lbs. at 5' 9"). What I have found works best (for me) is a low glycemic approach. Many folks associate this with low carb, but they are not the same, althouhg the "principle" is similar. The first step is to nix the soda pop (sugary). Then try to eliminate as many processed foods containing sugar as possible. This is not a "no sugar diet", but a low sugar diet. (See Sugar Busters! 2003) Whole grains are very acceptable, vegfetables and most fruits are a go (although I don't worry too much about fruits...), lean meats, 1%-2% milk, etc. The purpose is to try to control the appetite and insulin production through the low glycemic approach. Again, this has worked for me, but I know I am not everyone else. Jon