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- Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:46 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: R.I.P. Ralph Michael Stein
- Replies: 42
- Views: 48336
Re: R.I.P. Ralph Michael Stein
I first started posting on the old Classical Insites(?) board back in the mid-to late 90's. Being new to online discourse, I first lurked for several months, getting to know the members and issues. I wasn't interested in the music contributions, it was the political discussions that motivated me to ...
- Sat Dec 24, 2011 3:30 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Greetings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4707
Re: Greetings
Season's Greetings to all members of the CMG family, both past and present. A special wish to absent members, including Corlyss, Ralph, Barry, Dennis [Spath] and the other Jack (the smart one).
Jack S.
Jack S.
- Sun Dec 11, 2011 10:11 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: A New Europe--with Germany in Charge
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14542
Re: A New Europe--with Germany in Charge
I mean it in the sense of a mutual obsession (although more on the UK side, I think) with the other's motives. Suspicion of the French (whether allied with them or not) seems a permanent leitmotif in English history. These are the two countries, after all, that fought The Hundred Years War. Don't y...
- Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:40 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: A New Europe--with Germany in Charge
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14542
Re: A New Europe--with Germany in Charge
Their Anglo-centric reading of history invariably positioned Anglo-French rivalry at the center of most world conflicts--from the French-Indian wars of Colonial America to the lead-up to both world wars. I don't understand. The UK and France were allies throughout the 20th century and in both the w...
- Sun Dec 11, 2011 7:17 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: A New Europe--with Germany in Charge
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14542
Re: A New Europe--with Germany in Charge
Hi John. Thanks for the bienvenue I am the source. (Sounds Biblical, doesn't it.) The passage reflects my own thoughts on the situation. They may well be outdated and/or wide of the mark, but they are a product of a school-history upbringing which focused very much on Great Power notions of history ...
- Sun Dec 11, 2011 1:30 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: A New Europe--with Germany in Charge
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14542
Re: A New Europe--with Germany in Charge
Another view.... The 'Great Game' here has nothing to do with the Euro and everything to do with Anglo-French rivalry--the enduring fault-line in European history. (Franco-German rivalry is merely a recent side-show). What is at stake, long-term, is cultural-political ascendancy/prestige. The great ...
- Fri Dec 09, 2011 7:00 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: A New Europe--with Germany in Charge
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14542
A New Europe--with Germany in Charge
As a clear damp dawn rose over Brussels on Friday morning, the tired and tetchy leaders of Europe emerged, bleary-eyed from nine hours of night-time sparring over how to rescue the single currency and indeed the entire European project. Brave faces were put on, bluffs called, counter-bluffs revealed...
- Mon Nov 07, 2011 1:55 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: My Definition of Sarcasm:
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11032
Re: My Definition of Sarcasm:
Scarcasm is the 'wit' of those without humour.
- Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:17 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: A Vision Inspired by Elgar's Opus 55
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5364
Re: A Vision Inspired by Elgar's Opus 55
Dulcinea, Gracias! Your brave and colourful posts are a marvel of this board. Long may they continue. As for why Elgar should inspire your fantastical vision, that too is a mystery. The Edwardian melancholic and the Latin quixotic could hardly be farther apart. Perhaps it is yin to yang. Still, frui...
- Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:07 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Melbourne, Australia, judged world's best city.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8221
Re: Melbourne, Australia, judged world's best city.
Melbourne is an interesting city; an eclectic mix of business, beachside suburbs, public gardens, restuarants, pubs, tall, modern buildings, heritage housing, and laneways. I mention the latter because the city is rather famous (and inordinately proud of) its many curious little alleyways--each with...
- Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:07 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Pakistan's Blasphemy Laws
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5787
Re: Pakistan's Blasphemy Laws
Mainstream Pakistan religious organisations applaud killing of Salmaan Taseer Mumtaz Qadri, who killed Punjab governor, showered with rose petals by lawyers as he arrives in court guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 5 January 2011 18.57 GMT The increasing radicalisation of Pakistani society was today laid ba...
- Sat Jan 08, 2011 7:22 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Pakistan's Blasphemy Laws
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5787
Pakistan's Blasphemy Laws
From the UK Guardian, Jan 10, 2011 Salmaan Taseer, Aasia Bibi and Pakistan's struggle with extremism In the home village of the Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy, there was little sympathy for the politician who was assassinated for supporting her Aasia Bibi isn't at home. Children pl...
- Thu Jan 06, 2011 5:17 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Americans Are Rude, Biologically Speaking
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11543
Re: Americans Are Rude, Biologically Speaking
As an addendum to my post, above, I would offer that Dr Fields is confusing values and cultures with manners. Personal traits such as generosity, helpfulness, and empathy are universal, and the hallmark of manners. Politeness and public conduct toward others, on the other hand, is socially and cultu...
- Thu Jan 06, 2011 5:05 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Americans Are Rude, Biologically Speaking
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11543
Re: Americans Are Rude, Biologically Speaking
As a frequent visitor to the United States for over 30-years I cannot recall a single instance of rudeness. To the contrary, I am often impressed by the level of public politeness and helpfulness I so frequently encounter in the US. And it may surprise some posters to learn that I feel safer walking...
- Fri Dec 31, 2010 7:38 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Eldest girl in the von Trapp family dies.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5560
Re: Eldest girl in the von Trapp family dies.
Thank you, Agnes, and a very happy New Year to you and your family. "I'd Do Anything" is currently showing on UK TV. I get it on Foxtel. The show is on twice a week. They are also currently showing "When Joseph Met Maria", in which the respective winners of the two previous competitions entertain us...
- Thu Dec 30, 2010 8:12 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Eldest girl in the von Trapp family dies.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5560
Re: Eldest girl in the von Trapp family dies.
Agnes, Did you watch the UK tv program, "How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?" Some brilliant young hopefuls competed to star in a stage relaunch of 'The Sound of Music'. Wonderful entertainment. At the moment, they are repeating 'I'd Do Anything,' on UK TV. Same format, except the girls are compe...
- Tue Dec 21, 2010 7:17 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: A Christmas Olive Branch
- Replies: 32
- Views: 18849
Re: A Christmas Olive Branch
Fair enough, no olives and no branch. But I think I'm not the only poster who feels its gotten a little quiet around here.
Hurry up and get well, Cor.
Hurry up and get well, Cor.
- Tue Dec 21, 2010 12:15 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: A Christmas Olive Branch
- Replies: 32
- Views: 18849
A Christmas Olive Branch
What would other posters think of the idea of extending an olive branch to our members-in-exile, Brendan and Saul? The forum is noticeably blander for their absence. More civil, perhaps; less controversial, certainly, but blander. I speak as one who has copped a tongue-lashing from both on various o...
- Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:43 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: THE OFFICE
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9011
Re: THE OFFICE
The original, UK version of 'The Office' is cringe-inducingly funny, even after repeated viewings, as is Gervais' follow-up, 'Extras'. Another genuinely-funny series is 'The Royals', again British.
- Tue Dec 14, 2010 7:52 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: The Star Trek case for/against Wikileaks
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3983
Re: The Star Trek case for/against Wikileaks
Strad,
I'm not a fan of DS9, which is unusual, given my interest in just about any sci-fi series. I am a huge fan of BG for example, and the late, lamented 'Gemini'.
However, your post has made me curious to watch the episode in question. I will look out for it on the Sci-Fi channel.
Jack
I'm not a fan of DS9, which is unusual, given my interest in just about any sci-fi series. I am a huge fan of BG for example, and the late, lamented 'Gemini'.
However, your post has made me curious to watch the episode in question. I will look out for it on the Sci-Fi channel.
Jack
- Wed Nov 17, 2010 4:06 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Dick Cavett
- Replies: 36
- Views: 15079
Re: Dick Cavett
The reason I quoted that bit was the delicious description of Sarah Palin seeming to have no first language. Only Dick Cavett would think to say such a thing. And he mentions the anti-intellectual vein in the American public at large, which might be worth discussing - I've brought it up now and the...
- Wed Nov 17, 2010 3:43 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Contribute to Wikipedia
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9697
Re: Contribute to Wikipedia
I use Wikipedia practically every day. It's hard to think of a more valuable internet resource. The information is not only accurate (as far as I can judge) but often surprisingly subtle and insightful where critical analysis is an issue.
- Wed Nov 17, 2010 3:38 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Dog story, among a thousand others
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3742
Re: Dog story, among a thousand others
“Middle-age women are very low in those demographics, so something unusual must of happened ,” Beaver said. GRAMMAR!!! :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: Amen to that. I'm pretty relaxed about grammar, but that particular construction (i.e. the lazy substitution of the prepositional 'of' for...
- Sun Nov 14, 2010 1:40 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: New York's finest chef to open restaurant in Sydney.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 17007
Re: New York's finest chef to open restaurant in Sydney.
I typically diet for a few months prior to visiting the US --and then let rip. The one time I did try to carry over my diet into the US I came tragically unstuck when I discovered deep-fried cheescake. I mean, c'mon, it would take a saint.... On another visit I was being especially calorie-vigilant ...
- Sat Nov 13, 2010 7:08 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: New York's finest chef to open restaurant in Sydney.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 17007
Re: New York's finest chef to open restaurant in Sydney.
O for the halcyon days of Beefsteak Charlies' and steak and lobster at $20 a pop. All the shrimp you could eat and unlimited wine, beer or sangria plus dessert thrown into the bargain. My first, wide-eyed visit to the capital of capitals --walking the streets in a daze, feeling I was on a film set. ...
- Sun Oct 31, 2010 12:35 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Islamisation Continues in France
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3042
Islamisation Continues in France
The news report is a little dated (predating the burqa ban in France) but is a concern. I take the point made by the French critic that 'All Muslims, whether knowingly or not, are members of a political party with an agenda'.
http://downloads.cbn.com/cbnnewsplayer/ ... ?aid=17933
http://downloads.cbn.com/cbnnewsplayer/ ... ?aid=17933
- Fri Oct 29, 2010 12:24 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Maldives Hotel Apologises Over Marriage Blessing Abuse
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3116
- Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:27 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: The Unintended Consequences of Intervention
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3229
The Unintended Consequences of Intervention
The US/UK originally went into Iraq with the long-term intention of creating a stable, pro-Western government. Now, their over-hasty pull-out has created a power vacuum which Iran, naturally, seeks to fill. size=150] Iran brokers behind-the-scenes deal for pro-Tehran government in Iraq [/size] Fears...
- Wed Oct 06, 2010 4:00 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: The oldest profession
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6783
Re: The oldest profession
The Australian state of Victoria has, very sensibly, legalised brothels --which are flourishing and tax-paying businesses which put money back into the community. One brothel has an 'Open House' each year where the public are invited to inspect the premises, satisfy their curiosity by asking lots of...
- Mon Sep 27, 2010 6:16 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: How to start a fire without any wood
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2803
Re: How to start a fire without any wood
Trivia question:
Who is the comedian shown in the introduction?
Who is the comedian shown in the introduction?
- Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:55 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: USA's New Neighbor to the South: NARCOTRAFFICSTAN
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5404
Re: USA's New Neighbor to the South: NARCOTRAFFICSTAN
I visited Ciudad Jua'rez three years ago, crossing the border from El Paso. Juarez is also where over 300 women have been 'disappeared' without trace. From Wikepedia... The phenomenon of the female homicides in Ciudad Juárez, called in Spanish the feminicidios ("femicides") and las muertas de Juárez...
- Tue Sep 14, 2010 10:45 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Chavez In Trouble?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6189
Re: Chavez In Trouble?
First Chavez, and now Castro... Capitalist storm clouds loom over Havana after state cuts 1m jobs Cuban workers told to become entrepreneurs in bid to boost island's private sector Rory Carroll, Latin America correspondent guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 14 September 2010 The seafront at Havana. Cubans are ...
- Sun Sep 12, 2010 4:08 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: "The Looming Tower; Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11"
- Replies: 101
- Views: 40422
Re: "The Looming Tower; Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11"
Chalkie,
Thanks for the information concerning the free-fall collapse of Building Seven.
I was watching footage on the television news just an hour ago and murmured in surprise when I saw the building go down so fast. Now I know why.
Jack
Thanks for the information concerning the free-fall collapse of Building Seven.
I was watching footage on the television news just an hour ago and murmured in surprise when I saw the building go down so fast. Now I know why.
Jack
- Sun Sep 12, 2010 12:19 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Must-See Christie
- Replies: 32
- Views: 13254
Re: Must-See Christie
I agree with the above posts, an impressive performance --laudable for its mastery of detail, unvarnished style, and clear articulation.
Lest notable for the constant swigging from that bottle of water.
Lest notable for the constant swigging from that bottle of water.
- Fri Sep 10, 2010 7:18 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Who is REALLY screwed up?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 20776
Re: Who is REALLY screwed up?
From the Malkin article referenced by Cosima: That same year, Nigerian Muslims stabbed, bludgeoned or burned to death 200 people in protest of the Miss World beauty pageant — which they considered an affront to Allah. Contest organizers fled out of fear of inflaming further destruction. When Nigeria...
- Sun Sep 05, 2010 12:18 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Is Ladies Night All Right?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10855
Re: Is Ladies Night All Right?
Who benefits from 'Ladies Night'? Men , because the promotion attracts more women to the bar - a desired outcome for the great majority of male bar patrons. The bar owner , because he makes more money as a result of the above. The women themselves, who customarily enjoy cheaper drinks in return for ...
- Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:56 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Jesus, the missing years
- Replies: 76
- Views: 34706
Re: Jesus, the missing years
Hi Agnes. Yes, the 'fear and wonder' aspect of being is very powerful, almost inevitably directing us towards seeking the source of life in the hope of catching some glimpse into its meaning. The essential difference between the nature worship of the Neanderthals and our own, of course, is that as s...
- Wed Sep 01, 2010 3:06 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Jesus, the missing years
- Replies: 76
- Views: 34706
Re: Jesus, the missing years
You're welcome, Henry. I came across the term only recently; but it immediately made sense as a way of critiquing statements that offer no proof or evidence to back their claims.
- Wed Sep 01, 2010 2:35 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Jesus, the missing years
- Replies: 76
- Views: 34706
Re: Jesus, the missing years
You'll get no argument from me on that point. Islam is notably reluctant to allow any real critical inquiry into the Koran or its sources. Critical inquiry is almost always miscast as 'criticism'. From Wikipedia: Muslims believe that the Qur'an is the literal word of God as recited to Muhammad throu...
- Tue Aug 31, 2010 11:33 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Jesus, the missing years
- Replies: 76
- Views: 34706
Re: Jesus, the missing years
I'd like to propose another take on the God vs No-God argument. Rather than try to prove or disprove the existence or non-existence of God from scripture, why not attempt the somewhat easier task of determining if scripture is 'true' or 'false'? For when we are discussing belief, are we not in fact ...
- Sun Aug 29, 2010 4:31 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Telemarketers *!^!#
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5415
Re: Telemarketers *!^!#
We have a 'Do not call' register in Australia which I, and a few million other citizens, promptly added my name to when it was set up a few years back after repeated consumer complaints. Exceptions to the register are registered charities and political polling/government research calls. It seemed to...
- Sun Aug 29, 2010 5:14 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Is a Giant Mosque at Ground Zero Justified?
- Replies: 254
- Views: 69068
Re: Is a Giant Mosque at Ground Zero Justified?
Well said, Nancy.
By the way, I love that Willa Cather quote. To my mind its absolutely true.
By the way, I love that Willa Cather quote. To my mind its absolutely true.
- Sat Aug 28, 2010 11:38 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Is a Giant Mosque at Ground Zero Justified?
- Replies: 254
- Views: 69068
Re: Is a Giant Mosque at Ground Zero Justified?
After reading through the posts on this thread and reflecting on the various points raised, I've changed my mind on this issue; i.e. my initial mmisgivings about allowing a mosque on the site in question. I now support granting the application. Why the change of mind? I realised that the issue is no...
- Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:12 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Football (aka Soccer): English Premier League
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5487
Re: Football (aka Soccer): English Premier League
A wee bit late to the party, I know. I am a Spurs fan (now I kept that quiet, didn't I? :wink: ), I am delighted with their performance tonight, European Champions League football beckons. On the subject of the Premiership, I hope that Spurs can finish in the top four again this season. Spurs were ...
- Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:10 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Odd situations in life
- Replies: 60
- Views: 17667
Re: Odd situations in life
Not just lexicographers, John. You have an admirably fine eye for detail yourself.
- Tue Aug 17, 2010 4:38 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Odd situations in life
- Replies: 60
- Views: 17667
Re: Odd situations in life
Dang it, Teresa, I was having a lazy morning when I had to go look up 'Oort Cloud'.
- Mon Aug 16, 2010 5:32 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Odd situations in life
- Replies: 60
- Views: 17667
Re: Odd situations in life
It beats me why RC women want to be priests. Anyone of an age to aspire to a vocation has had only post-Vatican-II priests as role models and only Novus Ordo "ceremonial" to lift them up. Unless they are thinking they've got to be able to do better than what they have known, I have to wonder why th...
- Sat Aug 14, 2010 3:50 am
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Is a Giant Mosque at Ground Zero Justified?
- Replies: 254
- Views: 69068
Re: Is a Giant Mosque at Ground Zero Justified?
Jack, you'd have to check with the management about the "banned" status of Saul and Brendan. I was merely observing that they no longer seemed to be around, and weren't missed on my account. I know for a fact that Saul is banned; but I'm uncertain as to Brendan's status. But he hasn't posted here, ...
- Fri Aug 13, 2010 8:38 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Dr Laura and the 'N' Word
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12979
Dr Laura and the 'N' Word
I just got caught up to this story. When I last visited the States I spoke about whiling away the highway hours listening to this woman in a sort of appalled wonder at her arrogance and rudeness towards callers --not to mention her rigidly moralistic view of human behaviour. Even her 'apology' sound...
- Fri Aug 13, 2010 7:42 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Football (aka Soccer): English Premier League
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5487
Re: Football (aka Soccer): English Premier League
Oh, Lord, JF. You're a fellow Gooner!