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sometimes when you find yourself all alone, do you really feel totally alone? Yes, and that's a good feeling. Peace and quiet. :)

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What do 40 year old guys supposed to listen to these days? Rihanna? Lady Ga Ga? (I can't think of anyone else). What's out there for me? I don't listen to popular music, period. I was a professional musician for many years, FWIW. Most commercial music is crap and not worth listening to. If you're seriously interested in expanding your musical horizons, you've gotta dig for the good stuff, since it's hardly ever promoted in the mainstream. My own area of interest is jazz. It does require the listener to really put effort into...

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What should be taught in school? Take math for example. Should we teach basic math principles, or should we teach more on the job training? Math is certainly important. What is missing from many schools is programs designed to teach people to think for themselves. Math (as much as I peronsally dislike it) teaches those skills. The decline in the average student's ability to reason well is probably in part to lack of a good grounding in the basics. One should be able to write well, speak more than one language well, reason well, and...

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Do you like old English? Why or why not? I love it. I'm currently teaching myself Old English (mostly West-Saxon dialect, which is standard for most studies). Much closer to Frisian than modern English, that's for sure. Having studied Latin, learning another inflected language is strangely familiar. :)

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Martial Arts: What would you rate THE most important, essential deciding factor? Fighting spirit. As Sigmund Ringeck said in 1440, "A despondent heart will always be defeated regardless of all skill". Fiore dei Liberi said in 1410, "Audacity is the virtue that makes this Art".

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I am a skilled practitioner of Taekwondo, and was wondering, what is your martial art and why do you prefer it? Kunst des Fechtens, the martial art of medieval and renaissance Germany. Primary areas of focus for most practicioners are grappling, longsword, messer, sword and buckler, dagger, and armoured combat.

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Best trio from the 80's? ZZ Top or Rush? Rush. Badasses of epic proportions.

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Do Great Danes get along with Chihuahuas? Typically, Great Danes love everyone and everything. As far as my Dane is concerned, everything he sees is "the best, most interesting thing ever". He loves cats, though our cats find him distasteful. ;)

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Do you have a great dane? If yes, are they really calm? Or are they a really hyper-active dog.? My parents are thinking of getting a great dane, and I'm scared of really big, hyper- active dogs. My Great Dane is a hellion. He's a year and a half and very hyper. I expect he will calm down as he ages, but he's still very much a puppy. One thing I wasn't prepared for is how smart he is. He can open a dog gate by standing up and opening it like a human would. Crazy smart dogs they are.

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Does anyone know of any good iaido, kenjistu,spanish rapier, or navaja teachers near Salem, OR. Also looking for Chen style Tai Chi. Contact the HEMA Alliance. There is a gathering of WMA practicioners from the PNW every year, I think. www.hemaalliance.com For good kenjutsu, you will most likely have to travel to Seattle when you can. Navaja is even harder to find... look for seminars on the subject.

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What is the difference between magic and a miracle? Magic is a supernatural occurence caused by a human being through ritual. A miracle is an act of a deity that appears to be contrary to the normal workings of nature. However, some magic (e.g. Wicca) is religious in nature, and there the lines blur. That's assuming one belives in either gods or magic at all. Of course, there's also show magic, which is sleight of hand, illusion, etc. which...

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Dallas Texas study group for Medieval European Martial Arts/Western Martial Arts.im East of Dallas in Tyler. Contact the HEMA Alliance. They will be able to help you find a group. www.hemaalliance.com

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are there any martial arts forms made in latin america or spain. Yes. Spain: Lucha Canaria, Juego del Palo, Spanish Knife fighting, Destreza (Spanish rapier), and Iberian Montante. Latin America: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Capoeira, Luta Livre, Vale Tudo, La Mano Negra (Manegra), Lucha Libre, Bakom/Vacón, El Juego del Garrote

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In Game of Thrones, some characters carry very long (heavy-looking) swords. Is it because a long heavy sword has more slicing power? Even long swords aren't particularly heavy. A typical longsword was about 4 feet long but only weighed two and a half to three and a half pounds on average. The advantage of a longer sword is greater reach and impact. Weapons such as a longsword can defend and attack simultaneously by counter-cutting. Rather than parrying and then striking back (two movements), the defender can strike such that...

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I literally have zero skills. What should I do? Get an education. Go volunteer at a large charity and get skills that way. It looks good on your CV too.

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Is anyone on AB a swordsman/woman? Yup, me.

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What Martial arts lessons do you take? I train primarily in Kunst des Fechtens, the martial art of medieval Germany. I also train in koryu kenjutsu.

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where can i learn kenjutsu in seattle? Seattle has a lot of koryu (i.e. classical) arts to study! There is basically the only place outside of Japan to study Katori Shinto Ryu near there. There is also Shinkage ryu in the areas as well. You may have to interview or provide references to be allowed to attend or join. Remember in Koryu you are not paying for a service like taking Tae Kwon Do lessons. The purpose of joining a ryu is...

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Sword vs spear All else being equal, spear has a large advantage provided it has significant reach over the sword.

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In your opinion what is the most "epic" moment in history The Battle of Thermopylae.

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What is the most ridiculous thing on TV? The programs.

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Did Lady Gaga go too far by wearing a raw meat dress? (PHOTO) I'm vaguely saddened that we're wasting bandwidth discussing her at all.

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If I don't like running, what is another great cardio work-out? Kettlebells. Great cardio workout.

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What do you feel should be the primary focus of the martial arts? It depends on the goal of the art in question. Some are for practical self-defence, others are to preserve a tradition, others are for sport. A good wuote I heard: You don't have to be just a fighter to be a martial artist. But you should be AT LEAST a fighter. :)

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Red,yellow,black and white.We all experience racism.Agree or disagree? Absolutely.

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Why did God wage war against the Canaanites? He didn't. Israelites did. The Israelites wanted the land, so they killed the inhabitants and claimed it as their own. It's just handy to have a religious reason to kill people if you're bent on genocide.

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So Jesus died to fulfil the OT laws, but the OT laws were just for Jews anyway and they still follow it? In short, it doesn't. Just because some followers of his believed all that doesn't mean you have to do so.

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Do you prefer a beer or a joint on a Friday night? Beer, beer and more beer.

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Let US Make man in OUR Image in OUR likeness so Male And Female were Created doesn't this verse mean we have a Female image of God as well? Yahweh was originally part of the Caananite pantheon, either the consort of Asherah and son of El, and brother of Baal. So when they're referring to "us" the implication is the entire pantheon. So you can see why the Israelites were so hostile to Caananite religion... it was a big exposé on the origins of Judaism staring them right in the fac e.

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You really think a gun can protect you? How about other ways to deal with violence which are not counter violence? A gun can't by itself but I can protect myself or others with one. :) Using violence to protect one's self is sometimes the only option. If it weren't, no one would have invented weapons. It's easier to NOT learn how to fight so why do cultures bother? Given that every culture on earth learned warfare in one capacity or another, going back into the mists of prehistory, I'd say that it's...

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Would Allowing Students to Carry Weapons Make College Campuses Safer? The Brady Campaign are a bunch of kooks. Disarming people never makes them safer. It only makes criminals safer: "One cannot legislate the maniacs off the street... these maniacs can only be shut down by an armed citizenry." -Col. Jeff Cooper

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im looking for a sword fighting clss or if possible an academy around flint and tyler texas. does anyone know if there is any around ? Also look for Historical European Swordsmanship. Here's a map of practicioners to get you started: http://www.communitywalk.com/THE-HEMA-ALLIANCE-Training-Partner-Finder

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If you had to carry a self-defence weapon , what would be your choice? I would carry a concealed pistol, and make sure I have lots of defensive pistol courses under my belt so I can fight from retention. The idea that "the assailant could just disarm you and use your gun against you" is specious. Disarming an armed opponent is one of the hardest things to do in a combat situation, and takes many years of training to be able to do well under pressure. The chances...

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Are Roman gods still worshipped? Yes they are, but not by many. Today it is called "Religio Romana".

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Thor, Odin, Saturn, Horus, all gods once revered but worshipped no longer. Is Jesus going to last forever? Thor, Odin, Saturn, Horus and many other gods are still worshipped. In particular, worship of the Norse gods is rather common, and is an official religion in Iceland.

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How would your life change if handguns were banned where you live? It would ensure that many of my friends would become criminals. It would also ensure that criminals could commit home invasions more easliy, since they can arm themseves with handguns with little to no effort.

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What martial art should I take up? Take whichever one interests you the most. My initial two thoughts are arts that do weapons or grappling, since that's likelt what you're lacking in your TKD training. Personally, I do Historical European Martial Arts, which are as a general rule, very grappling and weapons-focused. The dagger defences are particularly good, and learning how to use longswords and grapple is fun. Other good...

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Can someone direct me to a website or business in NC that offers sword fighting lessons or instructions[preferably medieval-style]? www.hemaalliance.com is an excellent organization. They can help you find someone in your area.

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What martial art would be good for a neanderthal ? You'd have to go back in time to ask one! We do have, one average 4% Neanderthal DNA if that makes you feel any better. ;) I would say they would have been pretty handy with a spear, and any hand held club/hammer like weapon. I suspect they would have been very good wrestlers as well, given their powerful frames.

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Are there any scotish martial arts ? There certainly are Scottish martial arts. The two most well-known are Highland Broadsword and Singlestick.

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I have a right handed guitar, but I am left handed; is it possible to play it with my left hand as good as my right? Either way is fine. I'm lefty but play bass right-handed. So the the great bassists John Patitucci, Mark Egan and Edgar Meyer. Try both and see what feels best.

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are there any swedish martial arts ? There have not been any manuscripts discovered detailing indigenous Swedish fighting arts. There is one Swedish manuscript that depicts German techniqes, IIRC. Whether any similar Swedish treatises exist is currently anyone's guess. 50 years ago, hardly anyone knew about the German and Italian fighting arts, so hope remains that something will be discovered. Of course they had indigenous...

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When was fencing invented for sword fighting? Fencing comes from the word "defence", meaning the ability to defend oneself in lethal combat. In the days when fencing was done in earnest (i.e. life and death), it included the entire range of combat techiques. For example, two people in a bar brawl using a tankard and bar stool are indeed "fencing". Contrary to what is stated in the above answer, the art of fencing achieved its zenith in...

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Im all (( uperbody strengh )) looking for a grappling wrestling martial art ( that is not brazilian jujitsu ). Greco-Roman wrestling uses a lot of upper body strength and torque. And it's spectacular to watch.

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How did the Anglo-Saxon religion differ from Christianity? The Anglo-Saxons practiced Germanic paganism. It is very close to the continental German paganism and Nordic paganism, and the three may be considered largely the same religion, in the same way that Baptists and Catholics are both Christians. For example, the Norse god Odin is the same as the Anglo-Saxon Woden. Germanic paganism doesn't have the concept of sin, which is an invention of...

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Does anyone still worship the old Egyptian gods? Not only the Egyptian gods, but the Norse, Roman, Greek and Celtic gods are being worshipped in increasing numbers. The people are quiety reclaiming what Christianity stole from us a thousand years ago... the faiths of their ancestors.

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Please say why Christ's teaching of turning the other cheek was brilliant? It wasn't. All it did was give people a reason to let other people abuse them in the hope of some future reward. Sometimes turning the other cheek is the worst thing you can do.

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Do you believe with your whole heart ,That there is a one and only God? I'm a Pagan (Asatru, specifically) so no, I don't.

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It is said that highly skilled martial art experts can stop even bullets with or without any instrument [ie, nunchuck]. Many martial art movies represent the same thing. Is it possible or not? Could you tell why? That's a bunch of Hollywood nonsense.

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Could I at the age of 28 excel at a martial art style and eventually start my own school? Well, I started German longsword at the age of 31. I'm now 37 and am the primary instructor at my school. If I can do it, so can you!

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Which Chinese Martial Art would you like to study and why? I think Chin-na would be interesting.

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What Discipline is your martial arts style and what do you like about your discipline? My primary art is Kunst des Fechtens. It was the martial art of medieval and Renaissance Germany. I like it because of its integrated nature, combining weapons work and unarmed combat seamlessly. It's also nice because swords are fun. ;) We learn things like longsword, dagger, grappling, poleaxe, grossemesser, staff, etc. It was designed as a single system to be used in combat armed or unarmed,...

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What martial art is best for a 13 yr old boy? He is small for his age and gets picked on. I was told it would be good for his self esteem. It's important to find out what the youth enjoys. However, two good arts are wrestling and judo, since grappling is the ultimate foundation of all hand to hand combat. Knowing how to control another person's body is the key to combat in general. Armed martial arts can be useful as well. There are numerous styles of swordsmanship for example. Myself, I study bother European and Japanese...

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Do any real martial artist hate the ufc and mma I know ryukyu kempo and I hate ufc and mma also shaolin kung fu I know? I love MMA/UFC. It's basically the modern version of Pankration, although watered down from the original Greek event, which forbade only biting and eye gouging. I think it's a great sport, and a fine way to test some of the aspects of one's martial art against resisting opponents. Of course, due to rules designed to protect the fighters from serious injury, not everything can be tested in the...

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Whats the difference between a samurai and a knight? The knight and samurai were both feudal-era warriors, whose primary duty on the battlefield was fighting from horseback. The knight developed in Europe, and the Samurai in Japan. They both swore oaths of service to their temporal overlord. The main difference is for much of their history, the samurai were mounted archers and the knights were mounted lancers. Otherwise, their training regimens...

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If Italy introduced Christianity to Ethiopia in 1935, isn't that proof that Christianity originated in, and is indigenous to, Europe? Christianity is native to the Middle East. Indigenous European religion includes faiths now referred to as Asatru, Hellenismos, and Religio Romana among others.

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Is it true people from Nova Scotia speak with an Irish accent? No. The Cape Breton accent is Scottish in derivation. There are quite a few regional accents. Most don't sound celtic at all.

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What is the greatest hindrance to the Church? Itself.

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Can I find a quality samurai sword that doesn't cost a fortune? It depends on what you want to use it for. a purely ornamental one only runs a hundred bucks. Just don't swing it... those "wallhangers" can break just being swung in the air. Paul Chen makes decent japanese style blades, as does Bugei trading. A very good, handmade japanese style sword can be had for a few thousand dollars if you know who to ask to make it for you.

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Who would win in a fight to the death a Viking or a Samurai? Given that Samurai were full-time warriors and Vikings were not, the advantage goes to the Samurai on average. However, some Norsemen WERE full-time warriors and raiders, and then things change. Any warrior trained from birth is a fearsome opponent. And the sword and shield combo is a very tough method to combat with a single sword. And the Viking sword is no heavier than a katana. Any "real"...

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Who would win, a samurai or a knight? It's a toss-up if we're talking unarmoured combat. Both the knight and samurai trained in very similar combat arts from a young age, from grappling to swordsmanship to polearms. Any in-depth study of their fighting systems will show they had much more in common than otherwise. The main difference is found in armour technology. Assuming a knight at the apex of their technological development...

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Grappling martial arts: What are your opinions? Grappling is the foundation of all combat-oriented martial arts. The ability to control another person's body is crucial in a life-and-death encounter. Even weapons-based arts are derived largely from grappling. As Hanko Dobringer said in 1389: "All swordsmanship comes from wrestling". By "wrestling", he means grappling in general, not just what we think of as wrestling today.

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How wise it is to fight against weapons...if you are enough skilled in martial arts? It's NEVER wise to confront a person who has a weapon, especially if you are unarmed. Give a reasonably athletic person about an hour instruction in how to use a knife, and he'll massacre most black belts out there. It really is that much of an advantage. If it weren't, no one would have invented weapons.

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what is the world's strongest martial art? There really isn't one. Any given MA is designed to deal with a certain situation, and makes certian assumptions as to what could happen. For example, many MA are designed for sporting competition like BJJ, Muay Thai, and MMA in general. They assume the presence of a ref, an opponent who fights by the same rules you do, that he has no friends with him, and above all, that he's unarmed. The...

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Do you believe that our man made society has made life over complicated, and that life is supposed to be a lot simpler? Absolutely. While advances in science and technology make possible many improvements in our quality of life from the keyboard I'm typing on to advanced medical care, I feel we've lost something of ourselves along the way. In past, people were willing to put their lives on the line for what they thought was right. Now, we've become far too soft for many people to even THINK of risking...

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What seemed magical to you as a child? Richard's Topical Encyclopedia. Seriously. Really fired my imagination as a kid... loved the parts about knights and armour, and the Greek Myths. I wish I had a set today!

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I'm in love with 2 women but i don't want to hurt either one of them, what do i do? Pick one, none, or both if they're into that and aware of the situation.

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If you could add one law to your country's laws what would it be? Right of Property.

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Dear God......If you were to write a letter to God, what would it say? If you mean the god envisioned by Christians, it would be something like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z3GyhqUla0

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What gives a Christian Evangelist the right to come up and tell me that I will go to hell and damnation if I don't believe in Jesus Christ? I mean, come on, CE's do you really believe you have the right to do this? They do have the RIGHT to do so. We have freedom of speech, conscience and expression. I may not agree with what they say, but as long as others' rights are not violated in doing so, then it's OK. What bothers me is that these same people would likely not defend freedom of religion for ME, a pagan.

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Are ghosts really demons? Perhaps ghosts are in some way the essences of those who have died. Perhaps a "imprint" left in the physical world, or perhaps the "spirit" of the being itself. Or perhaps a being from another dimenson? If you see one, ask him! ;) In my own religion, there are any number of descriptions of the afterlife. I don't really worry about it too much. The notion of the...

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Will you be angry or hate if someone tell you that "I do not believe in your God"? Why most believers argue or defend their God? (God doesn't really care about this for sure) Don't mind at all. The only thing you really own is the thoughts in your own head. Who am I to tell you what to think?

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Why are no penguins found anywhere except for Antarctica with no bones found along the way from the alleged site of Noah's Ark? Wouldn't have been closer for them to waddle to the Arctic? Noah's Ark is a myth.

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Does the man who thinks he needs money to get/keep a woman's attention/affection have a low opinion of himself or feel that he has nothing else to offer? As a general rule, men DO need money to keep/get a woman's attention. As they say: "Gotta pay to play". Money is make-up for men. It makes a man seem more attractive than he really is to a large number of women, perhaps even the majority. It took me many years to find a woman that was not obsessed with money. Now, men who are insecure or of low character and wealthy can...

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If the Father is Elohim and Jesus is Jehovah (as the Mormons teach), how does a Mormon explain Deuteronomy 6:4, which in the Hebrew says, “Hear, O Israel: Jehovah our Elohim is one Jehovah”? Originally, Elohim and Yahweh were not the same thing. Elohim is plural (often meaning the "family of El", the Caananite patriarch deity), and Yahweh was the national god of Israel. In fact, some old inscriptions denote Yahweh as the consort (or son I forget which) of Asherah. Hence the antagonism on the part of the Yahwists with regards to Ashera in the Old Testament. So, if you...

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Do computer games that make you kill other players and commit crimes responsible for a decline in moral's in young people. No, bad parenting coupled with a poor education system (children are no longer exposed to the writings of the great thinkers) are to blame. Add rampant consumerism and you have a recipe for disaster.

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Can aikido fit in with muay thai and brazillian jujitsu to create a better fighter, and is it good at all for self defense? Aikido is a great art if trained well. It's very hard to find good Aikido though. In the main, it's been co-opted by "Aiki-bunnies" who have watered it down to nothingness. However if you get a good school, you're good to go.

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What are the martial arts? Martial Arts means "Arts of Mars", the Greek god of War. People usually mean this to mean the skills of hand to hand combat, but this is far from the case. Any skill that applies to combat (particularly the battlefield) are Martial Arts. Not only unarmed arts are martial arts, but those that involve weapons of all types, from archaic weapons such as swords and staves to modern weapons...

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"War is more delightful to those who have never experienced it"-Erasmus do you belive this quote is true? why or why not? Well, I've known soldiers who really enjoyed their job.

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I sent Kim Kardashian a message on her facebook wall. Will she ever respond. She has no idea who I am. Why the hell would you care what Kim Kardashian does? Why do you even care who she is? If you spend time wondering about what celebrities are doing, then you don't have enough hobbies or an interesting enough job. The less attention we pay to celebrities, the better off society will be IMO.

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What is a good martial art to study? More important is the teacher. A punch is a punch, an arm bar is an arm bar, and a sword strike is a sword strike. The most important thing is to find someone who'll teach you to do it WELL.

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Do all religions breed hate. No, but they are very useful tools for doing so, particularly the Desert Faiths. They are particularly easily corrupted, since Monotheism can be easily warped into intolerance.

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We're supposed to serve God. Are we slaves then? Well, in my religion the gods don't want to be served. Respected, revered, honoured, sure. We think of them as our ancestors... part of a large clan if you will... they happen to be the clanheads but we are free to participate or not as we see fit.

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What do you call someone who kills Americans in the name of Allah? There is no word derogatory enough to properly describe someone who kills in the name of religion. We ought to make one. How about "Shitsack?"

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What is the worst song ever? "London Bridge" by Fergie. What an unmitigatedly poorly written piece of garbage. As a longtime professional musician, I can say that just about anything by the Black Eyes Peas is pretty much trash, as is anything that Gwen Stephani did outside of No Doubt. But there's so much crap music out there, it's hard to find something that's "the worst" since people...

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Does anyone know of a place i could train to be a Ninja? Not to go on missions or anything nerdy like that, i simply wish to learn the dicipline the oriental warriors have obtained. The Bunjinkan is the largest organization for that. However, remember the teacher is much more important than the style. You're going to learn similar things at most martially-minded martial arts club, whether they teach Asian, European, American MA or whatever. You want discipline? Join the Army and become a Marine. You'll find that the training of the knight, samurai, legionairre or...

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Can you describe today's youth in one word? Wimpy.

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How do i deal with my girlfriend if i have a fear that if i want to go out and do something with friends on any given weekend that she puts our relationship on the line if i dont envolve her? Dude, you gotta put your foot down. If she leaves, then she leaves... go get a girlfriend that will give you space. She can't keep you prisoner in the relationship. She has to get her own hobbies so you can have your time with your friends. I've had the over-possessive girlfriend. If it doesn't change, get out, get out, get out. Good luck!

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What are you a "sap" for? What touches your heart every time? Nothing touches it "every time". It's all very conditional.

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Is a nice body in guys important for girls? or other things are comes first before the body in order to choose a man? The most important thing is money. You can be the nicest, funniest, sexiest guy but if you don't have money, your chances plummet. After money, it's the prestige of your career (doctor, lawyer, etc). After that, it's the way you look and present yourself. Only after all those criteria are met does your personality enter into it most of the time. Sad, huh?

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WHY IS IT THAT SOME MEN ARE SO SO CHEAP WHEN IT COMES TO GIVING THEIR WOMAN(GF) MONEY??YET THEY KEEP MENTIONING HOW DEEP THEIR LOVE IS FOR U BUT THEY NEVER JUST OFFER U MONEY UNLESS U ASK? (deleted)

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Do Canadians think that the average American is really any different from the average Canadian (at least until you start discussing politics with a right-winger)? Some really do, others don't. Having travelled extensively in Canada and the U.S. I would say that on average Americans are friendlier and more outgoing than Canadians. This holds true especially for females for whatever reason.

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WHY IS IT THAT SOME MEN ARE SO SO CHEAP WHEN IT COMES TO GIVING THEIR WOMAN(GF) MONEY??YET THEY KEEP MENTIONING HOW DEEP THEIR LOVE IS FOR U BUT THEY NEVER JUST OFFER U MONEY UNLESS U ASK? Get your own damn money.

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Do you realize that half the people you know are below average? No kidding. This just in, none of my dice for playing craps roll over three more than half the time. Weird, eh? :)

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Do you think that the lack of paid sick days at many workplaces may aid the H1N1 flu pandemic? Yup. I know people who worked contract work that would come to work sick. Sometimes to prove a point... if you don't pay my sick days, I'll come in, infect everyone and you can pay THEIR sick days. ;)

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I've been dating a guy for almost 3 years. i looked in his cell today and saw he texted a girl 3 days ago with " how you doing girl" Looked in his phonebook and has her home and cell #. What should I do. Why were you looking in his cell phone?

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Why do people think it's okay for men to "check out" women and lust after them? It IS ok. Again dude, chill out. That's the problem with Christianity... it takes normal, healthy facets of human nature and makes them a sin. In my opinion, THAT'S what's not OK.

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Do you think a 25 yr old Dating a 44 yr old is wrong or right? It's fine, as long as the relationship is fine and the people involved are happy.

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Is it okay to be proud of who you are, Even if you are white? I'm proud of my heritage. Everyone should be proud of their heritage. To be less is to make light of the struggles of our ancestors which made our lives possible. It's common in modern society to say "we're all the same", as a way of distancing us from our roots and our sense of belonging to something more important than the State. That's part of what causes so...

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Women still expect men to have chivalry, what should men still expect from women? Good character and the ability to appreciate potty humour, because poop is always funny.

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Why is brazil trying to become popular with brazilian jiujitsu when it's a really useless martial art are they just attention seekers or what? It's a perfectly fine martial art. It's especialy good in MMA competitions. It has its limitations outside of the cage, but any martial art is based on assumptions such as the tactical situation, contect and type of opponent. What are you preparing for? A sport match? A mugging? A duel with longswords? A battlefield? All those things affect how a given MA would be effective.

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In your opinions which is better outta these Ninjutsu Krav Maga Tae Kwon Do It depends what you want to practice martial arts for. More important than the style is the teacher. TKD is more sport-oriented, geared for tournaments. Krav Maga is more modern self-defence. Ninjutsu can be good, but finding good legit ninjutsu is difficult. Do your research on local teachers. What are you looking for in your training?

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What's your favorite flavor of Pringles? I'll start things off... Salt and Vinegar. BBQ. I have a love-hate relationship with salt and vinegar. I hate them, but can't stop eating them! :)

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Is Asatru/Heathenism about white supremacy? Many white supremacists are drawn to it and use it as part of their philosophy. No it is not. It is about self-determination and freedom and the inherent nobility of humanity. Fascism and Nazism have no place there. The reason for this is simple, and here's the explanation why: Heathens revere their ancestors, and historically ancestor worship was at least as important as honouring the gods. All humans seem to descend from one or two families back in Africa. That...

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Do boxers--and this pretty much goes for any other athletes of any other sport--actually believe tha God was on his side, or has anything to do with them knocking the other fighter's head off? So what is all this: "I thank God bla, bla"? I'm not too sure they believe god was on their side, as opposed to the other boxer, but I suppose it's possible that God might help both boxers fight their best. The divine could certainly have helped him meet the right coach at the right time, etc etc.

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Would you date an independent, pretty woman with a good personality, if you knew that she was black? Sure. However, how could I meet a person and not figure out she was black? ;) Or are we assuming a blind date. If that's the case, how would I know if I found her pretty?

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Would you ever want to "rule the world" if you had the chance? Why or why not? Nice work if you can get it! I'd give it a shot, for sure.

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Is it possible to make a sensible martial art and combine it with dancing that will defeat bjj and anything else some of the steps in dancing could be lethal if rendered differently? Styles don't defeat styles, fighters beat fighters. Many martial arts have been disguised as dances, such as Highalnd dirk fighting. Dancing is good training for martial artists. One courtier said "I'd never hand a sword to a man who couldn't dance". ;)

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Why do people think that Ninja is a martial art when it's not? Don't they know ninja means trained assassain? Since when is assassin training NOT a martial art? Martial means in essence, "Military". Art refers to techniques or craft. Ninja were basically warriors with special ops training. Martial Arts includes a large variety of training, including the very modern such as fighter pilot training, to the outmoded such as the skill of a knight with a lance, to modern firearms training, to...

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Can you name one thing that a woman does that can put a guy off? Being too needy. Vulnerable is OK, but if I can't get a moment to myself, I get irritable

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"Being a mom is the hardest job in the world." Agree or disagree? It's up there. However, I imagive being in Delta Force or something might be harder. Storming the beaches of Normandy in WWII, definitely harder. :)

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How can a weak or oppressed person defend themselves The question is "from what?" If you're faced with lethal violence, then firearms are appropriate assuming you have the proper clearance and training, depending on jurisdiction. Be sure to learn the laws in your area in that regard. Opressors seldom listen to reason. If that isn't an option, then hand weapons (baseball bat, cane, etc) and unarmed defence training is...

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This guy says that his style will make a Full Certified Warrior & Killer out of me in 3 months---is it serious? Well, in three months of serious, dedicated training can produce good results. However, there's a reason why professional warriors like knights and samurai were trained from a very young age, so that the time they were in their late teens, they were accomplished martial artists. This greatly increased their survivability. Modern military training can make functional soldiers in a...

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How do I evangelize people effectively? I'm trying to save people on my campus, any tips? Well, I've been saved FROM Christianity, so stay clear of me, thanks.

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What do you think about Glen Beck's commentaries? I enjoy Glen Beck. I take it with a grain of salt, but it's enjoyable and sometimes he does make a good point. I like the fact that even though he's a conservative, he's more than willing to call out fellow conservatives when they're being idiots, not just liberals who are being idiots. That's pretty cool.

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Are there parts of Europe that remain pagan and untouched by Christianity (like in The Wicker Man)? Unfortunately, no. Some pagan traditions survived within Christian context, and there are pagans today revivingthe old ways or expanding on them.

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How can I convince my Christian girlfriend that self-pleasure is a sin and she must stop? It isn't. Chill out.

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Why do Muslims hate the Jews so much? Because monotheism begets hatred and bigotry. If you believe there's ONE god, and believe that he likes your point of view and that he thinks people that think like you are generally awesome, you have a nice excuse to deride other people for their beliefs. Deride people enough and hate is a natural consequence. The Destert Faiths beget hatred and violence, and always have.

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I am taking my kids to see the new pixar movie UP tomorrow. Anyone rate it highly? I loved it.

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Are you able to find enough time to exercise? I find time, but not enough. I practice and teach European Late Medieval and Renaissance swordsmanship, which requires a reasonable level of fitness. While I never train swords as much as I'd like, I train whenever possible, and walk from the train to work every morning which takes about a half hour. I'm still refining my schedule.

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'The denser the population, the more aggressive the people are'. What do you think? I don't think so. Agressive populations are generally born out of poverty and a lack of proper outlet for agression. Part of this can be seen in schools today, with an increasing gap between rich and poor. Compounded with that is the taboo against violence which leads people to repress it until it bursts out. Much better to have a schoolyard tussle to vent it, or do boxing or other martial...

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Just witnessed the aftermath of a car accident, that occurred at an intersection in the city. One vehicle was UPSIDE-DOWN. Please explain to me how it is possible, to have an accident of THAT magnitude--at a simple city intersection? People make mistakes. Some people have poor judgement. Some people do not drive well. Some people drive too fast. Put all of those things together, and physics takes care of the rest.

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Should some types of "science" be set aside as inferior? For example, medicine and chemistry has results that are measurable. But in nearly all social sciences almost nothing is provable or measurable. It's all conjecture (lies), yet spoken of as fact. Even hard science is conjecture... it's merely extremely well-confimed conjecture. The very model of scientific enquiry uses an invalid syllogism, but it's the best tool we've got. There is no such thing as a "proven" theory. A theory can be condidered CONFIRMED, but can always be refined or dismissed as new information comes to light.

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What is wrong with me saying 'I hate America'? There's nothing wrong with saying it as in the U.S. people have free speech for the most part. However, the U.S. has both good and bad things about it. The problem with hate is that you're letting the object of your hatred affect you, and thereby giving it power over you. Rather, take steps to change America (be the change you envision) rather than let it control your thoughts,...

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Why do men insist on driving women crazy? Beacause turnabout is fair play. You drive us nuts, so be prepared to get the same back. :)

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What is your favorite mellee weapon from around the world European longsword, with the grossemesser coming in a close second.

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Why did ufc and mma have to ruin martial arts for me and why did they have to make me find a new hobbie? Why would MMA cause you to not enjoy martial arts? The only one who can cause you to lose interest is you. :)

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Name a famous Frank. Charlemagne. ;)

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How can I make it not obvious I like this boy? I think im making it obvious how can i not. Obvious is good. Otherwise he'll never know. I mean, is he supposed to read your mind or something? ;) If you want a guy to notice, ask him out.

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Can you accept the possibility that God might just be female? I'm a Heathen, and we have many gods... some we call female, and some we call male.

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Can you really be fulfilled by living alone? I could.

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Was anyone else a fanatic about the series "Angel"? You know that buffy the vampire spin off. I liked it. :)

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I am a beginning guitarist and I was wondering, in order of difficulty, all of the excercises I should do in order to get to a point where I can shred. I don't expect it to happen overnight. The first thing to remember is to practice slowly. Practice scales, both plucking each note and hammering/pulling the ones that are on the same string. Put your metronome (you DO have one, right?) at 60 (or less) and practice THAT slowly. Speed requires muscle memory, which cannot be developed with quick movements, hence the slow practice. You can always speed things up later. Also...

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I am probably going to have to poop at College tomorrow as I can't go now. : (... any tips on how to cure constipation? Lots of fibre and a big pot of black coffee.

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How obvious should a girl be? What's the answer when he keeps missing all the hints that are dropped? Do mean need it literally writing down? Girls should be obvious but not trashy. Men generally won't notice your "hints". Even if we do notice them, we will deliberately or subconsciously ignore them. E.g. "Nah, she'd never be interested in me". That way we can rationalize not approaching you. The thing is, women are cruel when they reject men, so we get gunshy. Often, a man will see interest when...

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Men... why is it a gurl has to work so hard to get your attention these days? How come you can't come and talk to us anymore..? I am losing faith in ur kind and turning lesbian. FLIPPER66 has the right of it. Basically, many if not most women spend their late teens to late 20's (at least) giving men the emotional beatdown. By the time men reach their early 30's, most of them are emotionally defeated if they're still single. They've learned that approaching any given woman will not be worth the effort, and are too gunshy to risk more rejection. So...

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How many of you feel Martial Arts is just for fighting? Why? Well, a martial doesn't have to be JUST for fighting. But IMO, it should be AT LEAST for fighting. Flying a fighter jet is still a martial art, just a very modern one, and perhaps more a martial art than many other arts people associate with the term "martial arts".

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What instrument(s) do you play ? I'm primarilly a drummer, but I also do guitar and piano. :) Bass guitar. My two main basses are both 6-strings; one fretted and one fretless. I have a 4-string fretless (called old blue by many) that is broken and needs repairs.

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If you could be locked in anywhere for an entire night... where would you prefer to be? The Royal Armouries in Leeds. With keys to all the displays and storage lockers!

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Do you like to eat eel? If you haven't tried eel, would you? I like eel.

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Why do we have to fight? Single combat is one of the great crucibles of human character, and even the mock-combat of sport fencing is a great way to improve fitness, finesse and reflexes while building character.

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Is fox news promoting conservative views or is it just me? You're just figuring this out now? ;)

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What martial art should i do?im an 18yo female,6 yrs of shotokan karate,ive now quit. I want a martial art with more fighting,that i can use in real life if needed.prefer striking/joint locks/kicking to grappling..and something good for fitness. If you want something for SD, then you'll need something that covers all the bases which has to include some grappling and also weapons. Krav Maga and Combat Sambo are good bets, as are other Military Combatives programs. Sambo is good since it has a competitive part to refine your skills against a resisting opponent. You could always join a local MMA gym... you'd get a good base...

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A Johns Hopkins University student used a samurai sword to kill a man who had broken into his home. Does America need more sword-control laws? No, we need more "castle laws" like they have in Texas.

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I recently got engaged & within a few weeks, she decided she didnt want to be engaged & we are no longer together, i have asked for the ring back & she refuses & said it is a gift but that is not my understanding, i,m told its classed as a promise Dude, if you get her a ring and she's the type of girl to keep it against your will after breaking up, then it was a bargain to get rid of her. Move on and find someone who isn't a gold-digger.

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Doris day is my ideal woman-who is yours Catherine Zeta Jones or Bif Naked. :)

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What was your reason for beginning martial arts training? I like swords, and I like European history. It was a natural fit to want to learn the martial arts that were practiced by those that made European history. It's also nice to be practicing a martial art not steeped in mysticism. It's just "what works". :)

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Do pacifists, by not combating violence & evil, contribute to that violence & evil? Yes. 100%

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Have you ever been too blind too see that there is a guy/girl head over heels in love with you? All the time.

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Do you think Ancient Egyptians thought their religion was right the same way Christians do today? No, I don't think so. They were polytheists. If you believe in more than one deity, then there's no reason to believe that you've figured it all out. Besides, some believed back then (as some do today) that the deities of other religions are the same as one's own, just with a different name.

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Believers: Do you enjoy the prospect of non-believers burning in Hell? My religion doesn't really have a "hell" as Christians tend to believe in. So, no.

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Are your opinions unpopular? Do you change them to fit in? 1) Yes 2) No.

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Why do people eat cats>? THEY NOT FOOD :| Well, I wouldn't eat a cat unless I had to. However, if it's me or the cat, the cat's gotta go. :)

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What gods do you believe in? The Aesir and Vanir, which are the Nordic description of the Indo-European pantheon.

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In the early OT period from Genesis to around Isaiah, where God was having such problems stopping the Israelites from worshipping Ba'al and other gods - why did he never tell them that these other gods didn't exist? It is the predatory nature of Abrahamic religions that they cannot abide the existence of other faiths. In my view, the Israelites were rightly clinging to their ancestral beliefs rather than submit to the harrasment of the Yawist establishment.

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How do I know which religion (and/or God) is right for me? You don't until you find it. My advice is to research the beliefs of your ancestors, as it is most likely that they will resonate with you most strongly. So for me, it was either Christianity or Asatru, and I chose Asatru.

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Why do people claim to be pagan when they follow none of the old rituals? Also historically, paganism didn't really have a form of orthodoxy/orthopraxy with regards to rituals. Some were very family-based, so each family did as they saw fit. Also, the forms of many of the old rituals were lost, so we have to do the best we can at reconstruction.

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What do women really want? After my ex cheated on me and came back I was giving her flowers, cards, positive attention, etc. cause I was told I needed to give her positive attention and fill some missing need. But she screwed another guy again. WTF!! I'm glad to hear you've moved on from her. Some people just can't be faithful, and it's a good idea to run fast, run far. Many women are emotional predators, and it's hard to spot them for many men. However, you can't buy a woman's affection with flowers and attention. Those are rewards you give to a woman who's actually treating you well. Otherwise...

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Who was the greatest musician of the 20th century? Oh, let's see... How about John Coltrane? Pierre Boulez?

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Can any give me any tips, advice or limks on how to write and or compose jazz songs? Study the jazz standards. Learn about 1000 (yes, I'm serious) of them, from Great American Song Book types to bebop, hard bop and beyond. Jazz is not a music for the lazy. You've gotta put the work in.

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Musicians what impresses you musically ? ie techneques, sounds, styles etc Good bass playing, and good improvisation. I also like odd time signatures.

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Any tips for a bassist? I've been playing for about 6 months (off and on) and I'm good enough to tackle some pretty hard stuff, but I'm still having a bit of difficulty. Mostly trying to find good tabs that have time measurement. Any help would be great!! First of all, practice with a metronome about half the time. Learn to read music in addition to tabs. Practice your damn scales and arpeggios. Sing with everything you play to "get it in your ears". Listen to a wide variety of music.

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Musicians and music lovers " Do you prefer to hear actual songs or improv" Improv, since I'm a jazz fan. Playing the same song the same way every night gets old fast. Testing one's self in a high-powered jazz ensemble really tests my musicianship in ways other music can't.

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All I want is to be a musician, dedication is on my side deliberants everything I want to go to school for it but I don't believe I'm good enough, I take lessons, and I don't know what to do... Answers? First of all, remember that raw talent is basically meaningless. The musicians that get the best are the ones who practice correctly, consistently, and with a plan. The fact of the matter is if you practice the way the great players did, you will get the results they got. Check out the "monster jazz formula" for a good idea of how to become a good musician. The intro book is a free...

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UFC or Boxing, which do you prefer? UFC, though I enjoy watching skilled boxers as well.

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Is it possible to temporaly "disable" somebody by just touching a point on their body? If yes where is that point? Is this dangerous? Pressure points certainly exist, but it's not terribly useful in a fight. Some people are completely immune to that as well (I know two, offhand).

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It's Friday! What does Friday mean to you? The end of my work week, and the day of the goddess Frigga. And most importantly, it's "date night" with my SO.

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Would you want Canada and America to join so it can be one country? No. The last thing we need is as combination of the worst of both our political systems, which is what we'd end up with.

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Should women be allowed to go topless in public such as men? In Ontario, women may go topless. I don't think anyone actually does, though.

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The story of Moses before the burning bush is concrete true or false Some people believe it is. There may very well have been a Moses or someone very much like him.

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Meat eaters, what do you think of vegetarians? I could never eat a whole one.

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The Castleford Ladies' Magical Circle meets tonight, In an upstairs aspidistra'd room that's lit by candlelight, Where Elizabeth Jones and Lily O'Grady And three or four more married ladies Practice every week unspeakable pagan rites. coming? All the pagan rites I've seen have been very cool. So I suppose "unspeakable" must mean unspeakably cool, so count me in. :)

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Under what circumstances would you consider hurting someone? If anyone tries to harm me, my friends or most importantly, my family, or perhaps my community as a whole.

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If we are made in God's image and as an 18 year old male I am naturally horny all the time, is God horny all the time too? It depends which god now doesn't it? Some deities are very sexual in nature, or are at least understood to be so by their mortal adherents.

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Why does every man(99%) is looking a woman with lust? Because it's fun! I mean, would you rather I looked at women with clinical detachment? :)

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What martial art styles are slowly becoming extinct? Many styles of classical Japanese martial arts (called Koryu) are having trouble. The Japanese no longer practice them, so they are sending students to the West to keep them alive. Many European martial arts largely died out with the advent of firearms, but are now being reconstructed from period manuals. Hopefully the Koryu arts won't have to do that in a hundred years.

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What martial arts can defeat brazilian Jujitsu besides Judo and Wing Chun any others? Like Takei said, styles don't win fights, fighters win fights. If a BJJ stylist gets knocked out by boxer because he can't close the distance, then he was beaten by a boxer. If a wrestler takes him down, sits on his half guard and pounds him out, then he was beaten by a wrestler. Those things happen. Fights are unpredictable. Remeber that the early UFCs were DESIGNED to showcase...

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When a player whispers, can you roll a listen check? It's a GM call. However, when I GM there are no secrets between players, only secrets between CHARACTERS.

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What do you role-play? I usually GM, but I like to play mages and thieves. That being said, I'm happy playing almost anything. I'll be playing a pilot in an upcoming Star Wars campaign. I even playtested MouseGuard for Luke Crane, so if that isn't flexibility, I don't know what is. :)

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Do people kill in the name of atheism? The Soviet Communists certainly did.

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What are some odd hobbies that you have? Oh, lots: I practice and teach medieval European swordsmanship, play jazz music, and play pen and paper rpgs. And I enjoy fine scotch. :)

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I've done piano, scrapbooking, baking, working out, a brutal attempt at guitar...i need a new hobby. any ideas? I took up European swordsmanship: German Longsword in particular. I've been hooked on European martial arts ever since. :)

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Are you afraid to be different? Nope. I'm pretty different. I'm a jazz musician, swordsman, childless by choice, and a pagan. :)

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Does dowsing for well water really work? Yes. My dad can do it. He used to work as an architect, and at a building site they couldn't find a decent place for the well. After many tries, my dad broke out his copper dowsing rods and found the water.

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Do you have what it takes to be a samurai? Considering the training of a professional warrior back then regardless of country started at about the age of 5, probably not. I train swordsmanship, but that's ony a part of what a professional warrior was expected to be able to do. Even thought I train knightly arts, I'm far from being able to do what a knight could do, and likewise a samurai. A knight had to be able to use swords,...

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Why do most martial arts require their students to learn the names of techniques, commands, counting, etc. in the language of the country's origin? Martial Arts are cultural phenomena, and are constructed out of that culture's combative realities. Learning the original terms helps convey that culture, provided the terms are translated so that people actually learn what they mean. For example, if I don't tell my German Longsword students that the guard "Alber" in Middle High German means "the Fool", and that...

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How does a Western society maintain its commitment to human rights when its tenets (along with freedom on speech and religion) are abused or disregarded in the name of a religion. First of all, the Western world is slowly eroding the rights of its citizens, so it will be a moot point before too long. Ireland has enacted laws against blasphemy, and the UK is disarming its citizens. "Human Rights" and "Free Speech" are just phrases that means nothing to those in power.

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Do you watch UFC? Who is your favorite fighter? GSP is my favourite fighter, but there are so many great fighters to watch. I'm also a fan of Keith Jardine, Lyoto Machida, Nate Marquardt (who I've been saying for the past year is the guy who will take down Anderson Silva), Randy Couture (another great). Really, I respect anybody with the guts to get into the ring and throw down. I like Clay Guida a lot too... I feel he's...

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Do you believe your inner strength (Chi/Ki) can be stronger that your physical strength? Inner "spiritual" strength? Sure. I don't believe in "Chi" as a mystical force.

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Aside from udo and derivatives (sambo, BJJ, etc.) what are other martial arts taht focus on throwing? Most arts have a fair amount of throws. Medieval Kampfringen from Germany and Italian Abrazze have a lot of throws, both for unarmed and armed combat. For visual examples, look at Talhoffer's 1467 fechtbuch which has lots of pictures of kampfringen techniques.

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If you entered someone house (as a guest) and they had a couple functional weapons (bow w/ arrows, swords, etc.) hung on display like wall art, and they were clearly NOT of any cultural significance... what would you think? (if anything) Well, since I teach swordsmanship it would be an opportunity to "talk shop" and perhaps get another member in the club if they don't have a place to train their weapons. :)

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Who wrote the bible? (2009-09-03) The Bible was written by many different people over the centuries.

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Is it wrong to feel good when you know you are going to destroy someone? No, it's perfectly OK. What matters is WHY you're destroying someone. That's what determines the morality of the situation.

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Theres this boy and he is always staring at me and flirting but he never realy talks to me if to many of either of our freinds are around and i cant tell if he likes me but i want to know does he like me? Sounds like he does. Remember that guys fear rejection more than anything. If you're around friends, then of course he won't approach you. Being rejected sucks. Being rejected in front of a bunch of people is unbearable.

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If your stuck in "the friend zone", how do u get out? You can't, as a general rule. However, if you want to try, the best way is to be unavailable. If you're that wuss who she cals to go shopping with (and I pity you if you are), then have something better to do that night. Create some distance, and then see what happens. Good luck. You'll need it.

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What is there an abundance of where you live? Idiots.

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Do you really think that if you were to get to heaven, that you would have any patience for the goody goodies you'd have to share it with? You're assuming goody-goodies go to heaven. And one's conception of the afterlife depend on one's religious background. Heaven for a Christian is not the same as Heaven (i.e. Valhalla, Summerland, etc) is for a Pagan.

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Isn't Superbad amazing? Superbad is the anthem movie of Gen X's puberty. I laughed so hard I was apoplectic. Then I laughed for days afterwards. Perhaps my sense of humour is puerile, juveile and somewhat scatalogical, but I'm OK with that.

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What is the average price of martial arts classes? It depends, like Takei said. You can expect to pay around 40-60 dollars a month, sometimes more or less. If it's an expensive city, classes can be more.

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Do you have a close, personal relationship with Odin? Are you letting Him train you for Ragnarok? A close relationship? I wouldn't say so, as I'm more of a devotee of Freya. However, as a Heathen, I give respect where respect is due, and the King of Gods is due respect. :) I don't know if he's training me for Ragnarok, but I do train in combat skills weekly. Those who devote themselves to Odin often engage in combat as part of their devotion ritual. Does that count? ...

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Why is Steve Harris of Iron Maiden not on anyone's list of all time great Rock n' Roll bass players? I'm not a musician, so maybe one of the guitar/bassists out there can clarify this. He's on MY list of great bass players, if that helps. :)

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Is is right for a person to create a creed style religion and start a religious family based on it. Some may call it a cult? It's a free country... do whatever you like. A lot of religions start off that way. I've got my religion, which may not be for everyone, so I don't need to start a cult. Maybe when I retire. ;)

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If Germany, Austria, Switzerland and a few other countries would build up a complete and strictly neutral zone with strict borders to the rest and without any armies, do you think that Europe would become more peaceful? Having a strictly enforced set of borders would be fine, but having no armies is suicide. Russia would simply march in and take everyhting you have. Having a disarmed populace is the first step to tyranny. The threat of extreme violence as a response to a hostile force is the only deterrent possible. To wit: Rome remained free for four hundred years and Sparta eight hundred, although their...

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When does an individual become too old to practice martial arts? Whatever art you practice, practice it for as many years as you can. Those old masters who retire tend to wither and die quite soon afterwards.

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Any other musicians out there? What instruments do you play? 6-string bass guitar, both fretted and fretless.

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Don't you think people should start dueling to solve disputes again? I think that worked pretty well..... I think it should be an option. But being a good swordsman myself, I may be a bit biased. ;) The good thing about duelling is that the other person may decline the duel (and suffer the loss of face) and not risk injury or death. A nice middle ground would be boxing as a way of settling disputes. Part of the problem with society today is that people no longer have an outlet for violent...

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Anyone else having problems posting comments? Not lately, but as a rule longer comments won't post properly.

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What is it really like to live in America? While somewhat ignorant of anything outside their borders, I have found Americans in general to be the most generous, open-hearted people I have ever met. Living in the U.S. is like living anywhere else in the West, really, unless you're living in a bad area.

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What is a really great Martial Art that is most like Krav Maga? From what I've seen this is the Martial Art I really want to get in to. If by a miracle you know of any locations in Edmonton feel free to tell me. I don't know of any Krav in Edmonton, but at the Academy of European Swordsmanship, one can learn excellent grappling called "Ringen", and a lot of good weapons work. While it isn't Krav Maga, it will give you a lot of tools that will put you well ahead of the curve if you find some Krav later on. The instructor is a very accomplished grappler. Check out www.the-aes.org. I...

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I have been watching Horatio Hornblower on DVD. Anyone else seen it and what did you think? One of my favourite series.

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I have a katana sword that is 1 meter long. But it is hard to control and you can't fight fast no matter how good you are. So, samurai used to fight with katana or wakizashi? Just a warning: Put that crap katana up on the wall where it belongs. It's a wallhanger, and probably has a rat tail tang. It might break just by swinging it, and that's very dangerous. Go to a _real_ swordsmanship school of any style and learn proper swordsmanship or you'll end up getting hurt, or even worse, hurting others.

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What in your opinion is the deadliest fighting style in the world? muy thai? ju jitsu? hapkido? Modern military training. Martial Arts were always geared towards WARFARE until fairly recent times. Muay Thai is a SPORT with rules, although it's a sport that is ALSO a martial art. It has nothing to do with military combat, though. Ju-jitsu is derived from Kumi-Uchi, which was used for armoured grappling. As a general rule, arts that use weapons as their main focus are the most...

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Does anyone on AB identify themselves as Asatru/Heathen? (see links as needed) Me, and a number of others. Why do you ask?

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Who listens to coheed and Cambria? I do. I saw them live as well. Great show.

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Fav Jazz Guitarist Pat Martino. And Jimmy Raney.

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Let me guess, your right hand is on the mouse now, correct? Nope. Southpaw right here.

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So, I'm out shopping for a new religion; which one should I buy into and why? The one that resonates with you the most strongly. One that you can practice with your head held high. Look to the history of your ancestors for possible clues, but don't rule anything out until you know what it's about.

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If you do NOT profess to be a Christian, but know the Bible well enough to quote Scripture at a Christian with whom you disagree, then why do you disobey God and deny Jesus (around whom the Bible is centered) with your lifestyle? Because, as a Heathen (practicioner of Germanic Paganism), it's important to know what we're up against. People's souls have been so damaged by the Desert Faiths and their frankly pernicious ideas that it's important to "know thine enemy" to try to repair the damage they've done. I was a Christian at one point, BTW. What an odd question, really. And really,...

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What is your favorite music genre and what is your favorite band from that genre? Jazz. I would say my favourite performer in that genre would be the guitarist Pat Martino.

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Katy Perry has caused uproar with that knife pose! Is she glorifying the 'Knife Culture.' Oh who gives a crap. Fear of weapons causes more problems than weapons themselves. Part of the reason people fear them so much is that people no longer know how to use them. What has happened to nations like Canada whose young men and went and liberated Europe in WWII, and fought like demons because they grew up hunting and shooting recreationally? IMO, if more people were educated in the...

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I have a strong desire to learn how to play the guitar, but I am not musically inclined,and can't afford a teacher. What programs/books are good? In addition to Tom's answer, being "musically inclined" has nothing to do with how good you can become in the instrument. I have very little raw talent in music, but I persevered and ended up with a degree in jazz performance with first class honours and worked as a professional musician for many years. Those who are super-telented tend not to have the patience to do the work...

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Does political oppression still exists in some democratic countries? It exists in Canada. Ezra Levant's paper "The Western Standard" was efectively bankrupted by a Human Rights Tribunal, where Ezra (a journalist) was a hauled before a government body to account for his political beliefs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzVJTHIvqw8

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People of Faith, why is your god, the god? Mine isn't. Heathens believe in many gods. Odin is no "more" a god than Freya, for example.

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Is Christianity based on Pagan roots?Horus(Egyptian),Osiris-Dionysus(Greek) Krishna(Indian),and Mithras ,were all born Dec. 25,born from a virgin mother in a cave,created miracles,each represented as the trinity,died as a sacrifice for mankind,etc. Christianity certainly borrowed from (and preyed on) the traditions of other religions. Even Judaism (Christianity's progenitor) has pagan/polytheistic roots, as Yahweh was the the consort of Asherah, and was NOT the same deity as El. Only later were the different deities merged into a single one.

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Who here listens to metal?why on earth do you listen to it? Unlike modern pop and hip hop stars, most performers in metal are skilled musicians who have dedicated their lives to excelling on their instruments. Due to the decline of recreational musicianship in the general populace, most people simply can't appreciate higher level musicianship, and have a VERY narrow view of what music should sound like. Most people can only digest catchy, vapid pop...

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How do you feel about the recent win for Brock Lesnar? Well, he won fair and square. He controlled Mir on the ground at every moment. Mir got too close for too long and paid for it by being taken down and pounded out. His antics after the match showed an absolute lack of judgement. He is not a great ambassador for MMA. He might bring in viewers, but I believe the sport would be better off without his antics. IMO, Mir should have disengaged more...

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Do you think my boys have cute names? Here are their full names: Evan Chandler Tatum, Joshua (Josh) Kevin Tatum, Gadget (Gadge) Elijah Tatum and Allen Baron Tatum. I approve of the last name Tatum because of Art Tatum, the great jazz pianist.

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Someone challenges you to a duel. You get to choose the weapons. Your choice? If it's a duel to the death, a good old late medieval longsword. Versatile, tough, light, and most importantly, I've been trained how to use it in a duelling situation.

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What is your favorite weapon in Halo 3 and why? By weapon i mean gun, vehicle, equipment etc.. Beam rifle.

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What genre of music would be torture for you to listen to for an hour? Rap/hip-hop. Utter garbage.

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I text/call my gf almost everyday...she says she doesnt mind it. but how do i stop being needy and give her some breathing space,etc? i just dont want to ruin the relationship cus im being needy. i got the habit from my previous relationship..... OK dude, I've been needy before as well. You fix that by finding a good hobby (or two) that eats a fair amount of time. That way you'll be busy enjoying an interesting life, and she'll love your independance. As a bonu, you'll be meeting new people, half of which are likely to be girls, so she'll know she has potential competition. This makes you more...

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What is the ONE thing in this world you can't live without? It can be food, people, ANYTHING! Obvious choices: Air, water, nutrients, companionship. However, there are some activities without which I would become miserable in short order: playing jazz bass, practicing swordsmanship (German swordsmanship in particular), and pen and paper rpg games.

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How many gods are there altogether? It depends on how you define it. Assuming gods exist, then how do different religions relate? For example, in Norse religion, Thor is the god of thunder. In Vedic Hinduism, Indra is the god of thunder. However, in the literature, Thor and Indra are so alike that it can reasonably assumed that they are the same deity, just described slightly differently. In Shinto, Amaterasu is the sun goddess,...

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I really like one of my brother's friend. I'm too shy to even talk to him, but i'm seriously falling in him. normally some other random hotties are cute. but this time i really really REALLY love him. what should i do? should i go up or should i shut up? Absolutely go get him. If he likes you, he might be too shy to approach you.

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Does he like me? He stares at me a lot, it kinda makes me unconfortable at times, lol. but anyway, but when I catch him looking at him, he looks away. But he does seem to find a reason to be around me when we see each other.getting mixed signals here help Yeah, he's into you, but he's too shy to approach you. Remember that most guys are TERRIFIED of being rejected. We often don't approach because we don't want to get embarassed through rejection. If he really likes you, then he probably thinks highly of you, and then he wonders if you're out of his league or not. Rather than risk rejection, he's admiring you from afar.

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I need a woman so badly. What am I supposed to do? Go out and socialize whenever possible. Always look your best. Get a hobby you like so you can meet like-minded people. Be fit. Engage people in conversation. Above all, don't worry about it. If you just go out and have a good time with no expectations, you're more likely to succeed.

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Longest sword ever? The german Zweihander could reach 6 feet in length, give or take. Depsite their size, they were still relatively light and nimble.

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What would be the best type of martial arts for a mature woman to learn? Tai Chi might be good to start with, and then add an art that is more combat-oriented once you develop more muscle mass. Add some yoga as well for general flexibility. Also, and important think to study is weapons if you're older. Weapons are force multipliers and are very good for older people to use to defend themselves with. Canes and sticks are a good choice for immediate real-world...

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Tattoos on females, attractive or not? Hot. Bif Naked is as hot as they come.

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Goin to jam wit my friend who will shortly be startin a jazz band with and recommendation on standards we could play Some important standards: All the things you are Autumn leaves How high the moon I've got rhythm There will never be another you There is no greater love You'd be so nice to come home to Straight no chaserOut of nowhere You goal, over the course of your life is to know AT LEAST 1000 standards in all 12 keys. My teacher knows about 3000. That being said, if you know a...

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What is your fav mode of Jazz Bebop and hard bop

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Thumbs up or down to Ornette Coleman Thumbs way up.

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What is the most powerful martial art? There isn't one. Some are better than others in general, and some are designed for VERY specific applications. For the modern world, defensive pistol is probably the most "powerful" if you're in an area that allows concealed carry.

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In a real fight... What kind of stance should i take? Generally, one foot forward, one back, shoulder width apart, weight evenly distributed, hands slightly forward around chin height. tuck your chin in too. Against an armed opponent, hands down near your hips or thighs.

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What martial art do you use and why? I use/study/teach Kunst des Fechtens, the martial art of medieval Germany. It involves both weapons (mostly swords) and empty hand techniques (usually grappling). Fortuntely, I've never had to use it for real. Edit: I do it because swords are fun. I do it because it's a martial art that relates to my heritage. There's no need to ape someone else's culture out of need......

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Does this man like me or hate me: he stares at me from a distance, stares at me close up, ignores me in a group, talks to me if we are alone, eyes dilate when he looks into mine, waves at me when I'm talking to another man,blank me with others we know He likes you and he's shy. Or terrified you'll reject him.

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Girls; Do most of y'all put physical appearance before personality when looking for the right guy? Because I don't think ANY girl is attracted to my skinny, nerd-like exterior. Pesronality wise; I'm kind, freindly, creative and hard working. So you're skinny? Big deal. First off, it's better than being fat to most ladies, and probably healthier. Second, you're a GUY. That means you're positively LOADED with testosterone. That same testosterone can be used to make (you guessed it) muscles. You might not "bulk up", but you could get lean, wiry "Bruce Lee" type muslces. So get off the computer...

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What"s the most explosive type of martial arts Martial arts aren't "explosive" in and of themselves... _people_ can move explosively, which is the goal of most martial arts... the faster your attack, the less reaction time the opponent has. Explosivity is part speed, but it also the ability to strike without telegraphing your intent ahead of time.

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What country are you from? Do you like being from this country? Explain why. I am from Canada. I like being from this country, but I don't like where it's going. I think in 20 years it will be a socialist dictatorship/nanny state where political correctness will run rampant and no one can say anything about anyone for fear of being brought before a Tribunal (which has happened to one Ezra Levant). While overall it's currently a great place to be,...

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Do you hold grudges against other answerbaggers who have either argued with you over an answer or gave you a bad rating? No. I have better things to do than concern myself with people I don't actually know.

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Rate these guys on a scale of 1-10 as to who was the best...Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Strauss, Mozart, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff Beethoven, Debussy, Rachmaninov, Strauss, Tchaikovsky. That beind said, I would put Bach, Stravinsky and Shostokovich ahead of most of them, Bach greatest of all.

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What salary range does a man usually have to be for chicks to go crazy for him? Anything over 100k per year is sufficient to attract a large number of women. Some only date men who make about twice that much, but those are women to stay away from anyway. There is the rare woman who is not motivated by financial considerations, but they are the exception and not the rule.

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Do you think most women care about how much money a man has? For most women, that's the most important thing.

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I'm enchanted. Advice, please...how do I break or brake the spell? Talk to a medium or something. Mind you, it could very well be all in your head. In which case, a therapist might be in order.

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Would you want to be a God and create your own world and own kind of human/animal creatures? Nice work if you can get it. :) So sure, I guess. Why not?

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Why do all women love hot/cute guys with snobby/egotistical attitudes? I don't understand it. I try so hard to be nice but they keep rejecting me. The reason is women confuse ego with confidence. They really can't (or prefer not to) tell the difference. Also, the egomaniacs are heartbreakers. Women thrive on emotion, even senseless, destructive emotion. So a jerk will make her laugh, and cry, and have the whole gamut of emotional turmoil, which women can't get enough of if they can't get an emotional connection any other...

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Religion. How do i pick the one for me. I know nothing about the subject but want to learn. Read, read and read some more. Check your sources. Another good choice is to investigate the indigenous religion that your ethnic (or linguistic) group practiced before the religions that are dominant now. Chances are that religion will resonate with you on a very personal level, since you are a member of a culture that gave rise to that religion. For example, if you are Norwegian, Asatru might...

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Hello there people i have a question for the pagans.and i mean all the pagan groups.i was a converted christian but as didnt work for me.now i as a pagan try to get rid of the fear of hell it haunts me HELP. Take your time. Remember that even in Christianity, Hell is more of a made up thing that wasn't a part of what the Apostles believed. Hell is a product of later theology, not Apostolic Christianity. Rather than worry about original sin, remember that humans are more likely born with "original blessing". Not even all Christians believe in Hell.

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Christians have you seen what China is doing to Christians?With throwing them into prison and beating them all because they preach Christ.If you ever buy something that was made in China will you stop and pray for the christians over there,who made it? Talk about stupidity. If the Xtians go around fiddling about in China and get persecuted for it, it's not like they weren't warned. You reap what you sow, after all. It's like complaining that you get beat up and robbed while wandering around bad parts of town late at night waving around your billfold. Now, it's your right in a Democracy to complain about it and try to hold...

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Guys, how are some ways you like being asked out by a girl? (Serious answers only, please) Sooner rather than later. You don't have to be coy or artful about it. Men are about results. There really is no BAD way to ask out a guy if you're a girl. Since so few women do it, he might be shocked into speechlessness for a moment or two, but give a second to recover and we'll be fine. Remember that at least half the time, it won't have even occured to him that...

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If a man is interested in a woman(& it's mutual on her end) how long should she allow for him to approach before tiring and moving on? We're both adults so why can't men man up? For crying out loud, ask the poor bloke out. Remember that his biggest fear is rejection. You can't possible understand how pathological this fear is to some men. If he really respects you and likes you, then his fear could be very very hard for him to overcome. If he likes you, then his biggest fear is being rejected by YOU, not rejection in general. To save face, guys will often convince...

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Are you afraid to approach members of the opposite sex? Do you think there is a real reason for the fear or is it only in your head? Yeah, it's only in my head. I have a hard time approaching women who I KNOW are attracted to me. I get all nervous, my heart races, etc. If I'm introduced to them by someone else, then I'm fine... chatty, friendly and outgoing. It's just the "cold calls" that freak me out.

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I'm interested in a guy who works at one of my favorite places and I think he's attracted to me. We've had a few casual conversations and has made indirect comments indicating he's attracted. Should I go for it and ask him out? Yeah, guys are shy. Go for it. He's also in an awkward position. If he asks you out, you can complain to his boss and get him fired. So if he asks you out and you take offence (some women are weird that way), he's risking rejection AND his job, so it's up to you. His hands are tied.

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If someone fights using a weapon does it mean he's not strong enough to use his own body?? I use many weapons and i found it hurts to punch things... No, it means they're SMART. Fair fights are basically unwise from practical standpoint. Why take a greater risk than you have to? Ideallty, you finish the fight before the opponent even knows you're there. That's what a fight is, and that's the best way to stay alive. A DUEL is something entirely different. Then the idea is to be equally matched... a duel (whether a duel...

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Was dating better before the Internet? Not for me either. I believe that while the internet isn't always the best place to meet people to date, it's at least another venue for people to meet each other, and that's not a bad thing.

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Has any other woman ever just given up? I am at the point where I am accepting that no man will ever see me as more than just a tool for sex. Am i alone on this? Seems like you're looking in the wrong places. I bet you're the type of lady that falls for the guys who says all the right things and talk a good talk. Not all guys are jerks. In fact, MOST guys are really sweet, loving people. The problem is, it's likely those aren't the guys you're interested in. As soon as one of those nice, geekier guys tries to chat you up, you...

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I've been taking soo bahk do for 4 months and got my orange belt but i dont think i'm getting better. sure i'm learning more forms n stuff but my techniques dont seem to be getting better or getting any more power. how do i get past that and get better? Four months isn't that long. You're just _beginning_ to build muscle memory. Practice diligently and consistently. Also, be sure to have a goal for each practice session so you're not practicing whatever pops into your head. Say something like "today I'm going to work on my right cross and throw 200 of them perfectly". Then work on that, and only change once the...

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Do you think MMA and UFC are stupid I can't actually stand them I think their not sports more like for people who have some kind of disorder that like to see people get hurt? Well, you don't have to like it, but far more people get seriously hurt playing rugby or American/Canadian football than they do at MMA. I would think that part of your distaste comes from the fact that modern society has been until recently far too disconnected from the reality of combat... we've been "wussified". MMA is a needed counter to this. Combat and competition are...

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What specific qualities make a person physically attractive to you and why? What do you consider to be beautiful? Long dark hair, pale skin and blue eyes. A nice butt and chest dont hurt, either.

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Is anyone besides me ABNORMALLY afraid of dying?? When I think about it, it really, really freaks me out. Well, you're going to die sometime, so don't sweat it. There's that old saying "Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive". The point is to live the most honourable, cool and fun life you can before your get snuffed out. After all, we're all essentially doomed to death, so in life, go full throttle and make it spectacular!

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Who do you think the top 5 guitarists are? Wow, there's a lot of guitar players out there to narrow it down to five. However, in my opinion the greatest guitar player alive is Pat Martino. After him, there are any number of great players like Wes Montgomery, Tom Morello, Jimmy Raney, Al DiMeola... the list goes on and on... :)

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What do you believe is the single biggest threat to the survival of the human race? The fact that idiots breed faster than smart people, on average.

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I'm thinking about getting my degree in music. Specifically drums. What school do you recommend? Well, if you can afford it, the Manhattan School of Music, but that's 50K a year last time I checked. A really, really good school for music is North Texas State in Denton. It's not expensive either. I've played with a bunch of guys who went there, and they were all great players. University of Northern Illinois is supposed to be good for music too. If you're in Canada,...

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I am a 5'5", 130lb 25 yr old woman. Which martial art would be best to improve my confidence, fitness and self-defence? There are any number of good choices. Judo is good since it's competitive, but the sport aspects are easily transferrable to some self-defence. The competitive aspect means you'll be able to test yourself against resisting opponents, which is always a good thing. Krav Maga is another good choice, and so are Sombo and Ju-Jutsu. Filipino Martial Arts are also good to train in as a...

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What martial arts style have you received training? What level did you achieve? Do you feel the training was effective? Arnis de Mano (just yellow belt), German Longsword/Kunst des Fechtens (Savant ranking, but will test for Provost soon), Italian Rapier. I feel that my training has been effective.

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What weapons are you trained to use besides a gun? Longsword, grossemesser, dagger, rapier, sword & buckler and my unarmed self.

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Did You Use Your Sword Today? No, unfortunately. I did train till about 10:00 last night.

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Is it possible to beat 5 guys at once in a real street fight with no weapons? if it is how should i do it It is possible, but difficult. You have to ensure that only one person at a time can get to you. That means a lot of running to gain position. If you're surrounded, you're basically screwed. Even two on one odds are really, really bad. If they have weapons and you don't, you're completely screwed... run like hell.

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What is something you associate with England? Surveillance Cameras.

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Are you a sports fanatic? No, but I do follow UFC and other MMA organizations.

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Which film do you think has the best ending? Being John Malkovich

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In this age of guns, will martial arts prevail? The use of a gun is a martial art in and of itself. Look at Todd Jarrett: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa50-plo48 Martial Arts encompasses a very wide spectrum of combat skills. Unarmed combat is only one part of it. Remember that first use of the term "Martial Art" in the English language is in reference to rapier fencing, not unarmed combat systems. Historically, Martial...

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I'm a bbj guy and I've been trying to find a good compliment stand up art to be more well rounded. I know sambo has good leg locks and some ground work. Would sambo be more complete than judo and wrestling? Anything you pick will be useful. Sambo would be a really good choice. Boxing wouldn't hurt either... being able to punch someone in the face really hard and not get hit in the process is very important. An interesting stanup art might be Savate (French kickboxing). Brutal kicks, and lots of it is very dirty and "street worthy" if that suits you. Some Savate schools teach stick...

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Do you think god/goddess structures would have to change if you were living on a different planet - especially those who stay close to a Mother Earth/Father Sky or Moon Goddess/Sun God belief structure? (Mars colonization can't be too far off, now.) There is a difference between the Divine and our beliefs ABOUT the Divine. I would think that Odin is no less "Odin" on Mars then he is on Earth. Besides, even here in Earth, different pagan religions have different structures. In both Shinto and Heathenism, the Sun is feminine and the Moon is masculine.

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Was Jesus a witch? I've hear many views stating that Jesus was a pagan. 12 desciples + Jesus = 13. Just enough for a covern. Pagans used to worship on high ground until the christian religion commandeered the sites for their churches. Jesus was a Jew. Now, the roots of Judaism are in Mesopotamian Paganism, and the Christian church co-opted many pagan practices, but that's about it.

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Bruce Lee vs. Georges St. Pierre: In their prime who would win? and why? GSP. First of all, there's the size difference. GSP would outweigh Lee by about 50 lbs. Second, there's strength. GSP is freakishly strong for his size, as was Lee. However, freakishliy strong at 135 lbs is not the same as freakishly strong at 170 lbs, and GSP walks around at more than that. Technique: yes, Bruce was a great striker. But GSP is a very good striker as well... not as...

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Is there any good side in anarchy? pleaasee =/ i need help. we are having a debate in our class. and everyone will be against me. anarchy is the worst type of "government". heeeeelp. Anarchism is a pretty broad term. If by Anarchism you mean "the lack of nation states and laws", then the upside would be a "survival of the fittest" situation. However, the "fittest" would probably be those who are most willing and able to do violence to get what they want. Given the penchant of human being to organize themselves, I can't see Anarchism being...

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Atheism is the only demographic (out of any category) that has consecutively gone up for the last 18 years. Spiritually speakin: What is your opinion on this? [LINK INCLUDED] The statistics are definitely skewed. Paganism is on the rise as well. Wicca (one of the largest pagan religions) grows by leaps and bounds every year. According to some numbers, it's doubling every 30 months.

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According to the Bushido code, a samurai is supposed to commit suicide upon the death of his master; one who does not becomes a ronin. If your master died, would you become a ronin? What we today know as Bushido is a largely modern romantic notion of the past, much like modern notions of Knightly Chivalry.

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Have you ever looked at the night sky and suddenly wanted to be out there and wanted help our race get out the farthest reaches of our universe? Yup.

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Fencing. Is it just sword fighting for pussies? Modern Olympic fencing is not sword fighting. It is a martial sport descended from sword fighting. Now, with adjustments, it can be an effective martial art for duelling (which is what Classical Fencing is). If you want real, honest to goodness sword fighting with European weapons, then you're asking for Historical Fencing, which is a group of complete martial arts including armed,...

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Which would you rather play: the cello or the double bass? Double Bass all the way. I like cello, but the power and versatility of the double bass is a force to be reckoned with. Listen to Edgar Meyer and John Patitucci to get an idea of what bass REALLY sounds like.

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Who did the best drum solo you have ever heard? Anything by Jack Dejohnette or Tony Williams. Though Neal Peart is well worth listening to. :)

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So i like this girl right, recently we've become friends, but i want to ask her out. the thing is that well shes waaaay out of my league, and well im a shy guy afraid of rejection and im not exactly the hottest most popular guy, what do i do? Might as well ask her out. The worst thing she could do is reject you rudely, and so what, at least you tried! Maybe she's really into you.

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Have u ever been with someone who uses you for your money? Yeah, and I'm not even rich! I was just convenient.

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Is it just me or are men afraid to approach women these day? I've had way too many experiences like this (a guys shows interest but does not approach)...and I feel it's important for the man to make the first move. Yeah we are, by and large. Women are absolutely LOUSY at making themselves approachable. Women also have unrealistic expectations these days... I'm sorry ladies, but the perfectly romantic, wealthy, funny, attractive, masculine yet tender, silly yet serious guy is a myth. We're just not like that. After hearing numerous women say "I like so and so, but he doesn't make enough...

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What are some good PAGAN names for a baby boy? (Please notice I said pagan) Any name can be a pagan name, really. I'd caution against naming a baby directly after a deity, since calling the attention of a particular deity to one's child from day one might not be a good idea. After all, which deity to follow should be the child's choice, not the parents'.

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Do you listen to jazz music? You betcha! Miles, Paul Chambers, Coltrane, Pat Martino, Jimmy Raney, John Patitucci, Bird, the list goes on... :)

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I need some reccomendations for some really really good, old jazz albums, or songs in particular that are really influential to the history of jazz, and that are just really good, that you just love to listen to. Like Jazz-Man said, Kind of Blue. Probably the greatest jazz album of all time. In fact, any of the Miles Davis stuff from the 50's and 60's is pretty much a "must have". Also, "The Blues and the Abstract Truth" by Oliver Nelson is a classis.

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Atheists deny the existence of God. If an Atheist argues that there is no proof of the existence of God, is it fair to require Atheists to prove the non-existence of God to support their position? If not, why? In science, it is the burden of those positing the existence/truthfulness of a certain principle to supply proof. That is the way the scientific method works. It can't work the other way, since people can just go making sill statements that can't be disproved (like the flying spaghetti monster).

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Do you hate being your race? Black/White etc. I am proud of my heritage. Other races should be proud of theirs too, since it helps shape (but does not define) the person one becomes.

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I am very much afraid of devil.what should i do? In my religion there is no devil. But assuming there is such a being, and your faith is not strong enough to guard against malign influences, then you might consider more study/prayer or guidance from a spiritual elder such as your minister/rabbi/whatever.

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Why is mythology listed separately from religion on answerbags categories? Religion is the THEORY and PRACTICE of spirituality. Mythology is often associated WITH religion. Also, one person's myth is another's religion. The reason we consider them as different today is Monotheistic propoganda. By demonizing the gods of other religions and having people accept it (usually by threat of violence), they establish themselves as "religion" and demote...

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Does anyone, in this technological society, ever still play Dungeons and Dragons? Yeah. I play all kinds of tabletop rpgs.

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Do you believe Jesus was our savior and why? No, I'm a Heathen. We have many gods, not just one. But whatever works for you. :)

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Who would win in a fight: Genghis Kahn on his highly trained arabian mount armed with short bow, sabre and massive riding skills, or a Trojan Soldier with his massive shield, spear and sword on his highly trained foot? Whoever is the better fighter on that day. However, being mounted is an advantage for sure. However, even warhorses will not charge spears.

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Were can i get a handmade longsword? Try www.armor.com as everything they make is handmade. You could try Raven armouries... top of the line. Another good option is Albion swords. They use CNC to get the shape, but everything is finished by hand. I own three Albions, and they are amazing swords.

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Would assaults against women (rape, domestic abuse) be drastically reduced, if legislation was passed requiring all females to obtain a "black belt" in some accepted form of the martial arts? Probably not. The only way to truly make women safe is with concealed carry of firearms. This was shown to work in Miami with an 80%-ish decrease in rape after a highly publicised defensive pistol course for women a few years ago. The reason is this: if the rapist has a weapon, a "black belt" in an unarmed art means basically NOTHING in such a high-stress situation. Weapons make a...

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Can a community,suburb, or ,town(if they voted for it and won a majority of votes),create a gun free zone? It depends on local laws and state/provincial guidlines on the matter. Of course, such things do no good, since criminals can now wander freely in ares where they know the citizens are disarmed. Gun free zones are idiotic.

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Christians Pray to a spirit they can not see and expect things to happen. Wiccans or witches chant spells to Spirits and expect things to happen. Why is it Christians consider what Wiccans do Magic and Evil when it is basically the same idea They think that it's evil only if other people do it. Desert faiths have a hobby of demonizing other religions.

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If theres is no god who reign supreme? I wouldn't mind the job. I haven't the foggiest where to send my CV though. Celestial Affairs, perhaps? ;)

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What do you think of Mike Tyson? Mike's early fights were just masterpieces. I don't know the guy personally. :)

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Is mixed martial arts the best way to defend yourself in the real world? MMA is a sport. It is as "realistic" as unarmed combat can be without resulting in serious injuries for the participants. As such, MMA training, due to its high use of "resistance" can produce excellent fighters in "real world" situations, PROVIDED the fighters have further rounded out their arsenal with all the dirty tricks and weapons techniques they'll...

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Is the swastika secured as nazi symbol or it has other roots It is an old Germanic rune, formerly used throughout Northern Europe. It was not taken from the Buddhists. It is said to represent Mjolnir (Thor's Hammer) flying after the God has thrown it. The Nazis corrupted many old Heathen symbols. In the UK, the Odinic Rite (a Heathen religious group) is trying to rehabilitate the symbol (which they call the Fylfot) so that they can use the symbol in...

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Do you think the police should be armed? Yes they should. But so should the citizenry.

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What is your special interest? German longsword.

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Why does religion have such a narrow focus. Each denomination thinks their way is the only way and condemns all other denominations as bad ideas. After all aren't almost all religions based on a single creator. What do you think? There are plenty of religions without a narrow focus. It is mostly the Desert Faiths that are like that. It seems ot be one of their defining characteristics. There are more polytheistic religions than monotheistic ones. Polytheistic religions include: Asatru, Hellenismos, Wicca, Santeria, Slavic Paganism and a host of others. There are only half a dozen or so monotheistic religions. They just...

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Can my mate Jim become a Hindu? He is white and likes beef. No. You must be born in Hinduism... they do not accept converts. Now, he can practice Hinduism if he wants to, but he will never be recognized as a Hindu by people born into the faith. It is not like Judaism where you can be adopted in.

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What is the best way to get contact using a wija board? and what is the best way to make one? please only people that do not think it is bad to use a wija board answer! Why bother with a board? Ouija boards are fake anyway... they're just for entertainment. Many pagan religions have established ways of contacting those who have passed on. But do whatever works for you.

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Are there any competitive knife-fighting tournaments in the North America? Most larger martial arts tournaments have weapons sparring. One with a large FMA and WMA contingent would have some knife saprring.

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What changes do you love, or hate, about 4e? I like most of the changes actually. I like that characters always have fun things to do every round, rather than having a mage that has ONE spell a day. Mechanically, I think most of the changes are great. It's a nice, well-designed game. What I don't like: The new alignments. The old way in 2E was way better, IMO. Also, their weapon weights are way off. Swords are lightweight...

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Im getting real sick of my girlfriend. I love her but she is so mean n expects me to do everything for her. I feel unappreciated all the time. She will go out and ignore me all night, be mean for no reason, doesn't say sorry, ect. What can i do with this? I've been there. If you're shacked up with her, have a place you can go with all your stuff, and have friends ready to help. Have a talk with her, and tell her that her behaviour is unacceptable and that you're unhappy. She'll probably tell you to go to hell, and then you're ready to leave. If she's being that much of an ass, she's probably trying to get...

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Do you routinely carry a backpack when going out? I almost always carry one. I feel naked without it.

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Do you pronounce the female name Dawn just like "Don", or more like "Dwaaawn"? How about "caught" - like "cot" or "cwaught"? And where are you from? I pronounce "cot" and "caught" the same, which is typical of Canadian English. Americans typically pronounce them differently from each other. I pronounce "Dawn" and "Don" the same as well.

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I cant talk to this girl because I am a kind of shy. There are times I want to approach her but she looks upset most times so I leave her alone. What could be the best approach to that? It depends how well you know her. If you know her well enough to say hi, then you're good to go. If she seems upset, you can say "are you OK? Something on your mind?" and work it from there. Remember that women have NO IDEA how hard men find it to approach them. If no one else has approached her, perhaps that might make her day... then she wouldn't be upset, would she? ;)

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What kind of hobbies do women like men to be involved with? The key is to do what you like to do. No matter what hobbies you have, there's a woman out there who likes it, and there's a woman out there who hates it. The usual issue is not that the woman lies or dislikes a guy's hobbies, she tends to dislike the TIME he spends on them due to their own insecurities. For example, I am both a musician and a martial artist. Both endeavours...

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Which is better: Wing Chun or MMA? I would like to know which fighting system will be more practical for a street fighting situation: Wing Chun or MMA? Any good Youtube videos to share on this too? What's more important is quality of the training, not the art itself. A well-trained boxer will be much more dangerous than a poorly trained Krav Maga practicioner. The main thing is to find a place that trains its students well. Even though MMA is a sport, the training you get at a good MMA gym will help your self-defence due to the fact that you'll be training against a resisting...

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Ok, wait. I'm going to Hell for being bisexual, and masturbation, but why now for having long hair? Is there anything I can do under the LAW of the Bible? No, not really. Desert faiths are notoriously stern and unreasonable, prone to extreme readings of doctrine, resulting in a lot of damage, especially culturally. Many perfectly fine indigenous religions have been wiped out by Desert Faiths. That's why I have no interest in them anymore.

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Is it normal for one to feel little to no emotion? Also, is it normal for someone to feels someones elses emotions over their own? I'm not a particulary emotional person. I think extremes of emotion or lack thereof are both unhealthy. However, everyone is different, so there is a wide range of "normal".

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Do you like piano music with sounds of the rainforest? No. I listen to music to hear MUSIC. If I want to hear nature, I'll go outside.

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I can't wait for church tonight,so I can learn more about my saviour,and worship Him and give Him the glory He much deserves.How about the rest of you fellow brothers and sisters in Christ? While I am a Pagan (Asatru specifically) and not a Christian, it is important to learn about one's faith. That being said, it is also important to filter one's faith through the eye of reason and not blindly accept the opinions of a religious authority. Just because a Christian theologian you might respect says something, doesn't make it correct. Good luck.

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I was part of a discussion with a few people and this guy said that anyone who needed religion was weak. I don't know why but I havn't been able to forget it. Do you agree or disagree? I can see their point, even though I'm a religious man. However, I don't "need" religion. I think that the gods want strong-minded men and women who don't _need_ the approval of the divine, but _choose_ to commune with and interact with the Divine as an act of free will.

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If everyone packed a gun, would crime go up or down (assuming that criminals already have guns.)? Crime typically goes down in concealed-carry states and rises in areas of strict gun control. Criminals are not stupid... they migrate to ares where people don't have guns.

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At the Democratic debate (going on at this moment) Hillary is for strong gun control. she admits illegal guns are the problem but she wants to control all guns. Obama believes the government need to control all guns. your opinion?C.C. permits? It's about optics. Gun control doesn't make the public any safer. It makes them _feel_ safer, which is all the politicians care about, even if gun control is confirmed to increase crime. They just want to control guns because they' don't believe people should have them. After all, if the public has no effective weaponry, they cannot resist the State.

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HOW DO YOU COPE WITH A DEATH OF A PARENT? I drank a lot while listening to Big Band music and then hung out with my friends.

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Which style of martial art do you feel will give someone effective self defense skills and at the same time greatly improve fitness? Maybe give your top 5-10 choices. Hapkido is well rounded but it hasn't the workout of muay thai from my my experience. Depending on the time you have, get your workout at a boxing gym... you will learn to hit people in the face and torso REALLY, REALLY hard, which is always handy. You will also learn how NOT to get hit which is likewise very handy. In addition, study Krav Maga for self-defence, and you'll be good to go.

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Who would win, Samurai or Mid-evil Knight? Honestly, I would go with Samurai. The training regimens of knights and Samurai were very similar. Both were experts in armed and unarmed combat, both in and out of armour. So if it comes down to a duel between an unarmoured knight and an unarmoured Samurai, it comes down to who's the better fighter that day. It's impossible to tell, since both were experts at duelling in such a fashion. Withing knightly circles,...

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Have you ever studied a martial art? If so which form? Yes. I practice Kunst des Fechtens, the martial art of medieval Germany, focusing on the use of the longsword, grossemesser and grappling. I've also done some Italian Rapier. I've also studied some small amount of Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryu (the school founded by Miyamoto Musashi). I plan to study it more in te future.

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What comes to mind when I say Japan? Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryu (hyoho.com). Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu.

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Why people dont want to believe in god? is it true unbelieving? or just escaping from something. From a scientific standpoint, the burden of proof is on those who postulate a theory, no matter what it is. Therefore the default is disbelief until something is confirmed or proven. One cannot scientifically prove the existence of an invisible omnipotent transcendant deity. You cannot make an equation that explains a deity the way you can prove the force of gravity or friction or whatever....

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What was the highlight of your week? I had two highlights this week: Firstly, I performed onstage with a band for the first time in years on Tuesday night. The highlight of my week EVERY WEEK was the swordsmanship class I teach every Monday. We also did a lot of boxing drills in addition to sword stuff last Monday, which was really fun too. :)

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If it were possible to take ALL weapons out of existence, would you? No. It's the irrational fear of weapons that makes our society as neurotic as it is. Learning how to fight and use weapons can be an important part of becoming a confident, well-adjusted person.

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Weapons are forbidden at school, but if another school massacre happens, what if another student who also had a gun that day, brings it out of his backpack to stop the perpetrator? He has the right to defend himself, but what will happen to this hero? He'll probably be expelled. Remember, it's more important in this society to follow rules like a good drone rather than to do good and stand up for what's right. Heaven forbid you should do anything that might save the lives of others in a non-prescribed fashion. Remember, it takes only seconds to shoot a bunch of people, but it takes police minutes to respond to that same...

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How heavy are swords? List as many as you know (on average) please! Assuming the sword was meant for combat, you'll find most one-handed swords weigh between 1.5 and 2.5 lbs. Most two-handed types such as the katana and longsword, weigh 2.5 to 3.5 lbs. Larger swords, such as the greatsword, typically don't weigh that much more than that either. The Zweihander (the true two-handed sword) weighed only about four to six pounds. Swords as a general rule,...

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If guns are outlawed, can we use swords? If guns are outlawed, criminals will still have guns, and will be bolder in using them, since the ordinary citizen can no longer resist. Then if you bring out a sword, he'll shoot you. Now he has a gun AND a sword. Your best bet is to get a big honking dog, like a Presa Canaria and get him protection training. That way the guy the with the gun has to deal with the dog attacking him....

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Young, smart, beautiful, well payed, loyal, kind, gentle, fun, breath taking (not in order)...Whats wrong with me? Edit: seems like the answer is no longer relavent.

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Could my girlfriend really beat me (she says so)? She has a black belt in aikido and has done some taikwondo – but I’m much bigger and stronger? She's 100% feminine - could martial arts really work that well for a girl/woman? Fights are too chaotic to make hard predictions. Assuming a "friendly match", size and strength matter A LOT, since you're not breaking fingers, gouging eyes, and what not. When it comes to lethal combat, skill and agression are more important. Most of important of all is fighting spirit. All of the skill and strength in the world won't help you if you are too afraid to use...

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What do you see as the ultimate martial art, and why? There isn't one. Each is a solution to a particular problem, whether in the ring, on the street, or on the battlefield. While learning to use a poleaxe properly while armoured was one of the best ways to stay alive on a medieval battlefield, it won't help you much in an MMA ring. And MMA won't be as helpful in a duel with knives as proper knife training, and certainly won't...

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Don't you love John Coltrane's music? Yes, yes I do.

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Who is the best bass guitarist in rock and roll ever? I'd vote for Geddy Lee. Can't discount the other cats like Entwistle and John Paul Jones and Chris Squire. They're all monsters.

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Jimi Hendrix is definatley the best guitarist ever. Do you agree? If not, who do you think is? There really is no "best". Once to get to the upper echelons of musical ability, saying who's the best is a pointless endeavour. I doubt the original poster has ever heard Pat Martino or Reg Schwaeger or Lorne Lofsky or Jimmy Raney. Hendrix was certainly more influential, but there are things that the players I mentioned did that Hendrix wouldn't be able to do, and things...

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How many gods and goddess's, are there in the pagan / wicca beliefs ? are the same for every pagan? Technically, paganism refers to Pre-Christian indigenous European religion, specifically those from the area once controlled by the Roman Empire. The reason for this is the term "paganus" is Latin for a country dweller, who was less likely to have converted to Christianity. By extension, the term can be applied to European pre-Christian religion. By further extension, it can be...

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HELP! i like this lad but i dont know how tu tell him how i feel Ask him out. You can even make it casual, like "hey, I'm gonna go grab a coffee, wanna join me?". If he is aware that women are interested in him (some men, like myself generally have no clue when women are interested), he'll pick up on that and say yes. Let us know how that goes. Remember one thing ladies: most guys will assume any given woman isn't interested and...

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Are there any Kenjutsu schools in the US or Canada? Be careful of frauds when studying Kenjutsu. Many dojos are total Bullshido. Your best bet is to study an art that is "Koryu", rather than a modern sword art that is perhaps not fit for combat. Go to www.koryu.com and check their Ryu guide. In fact, koryu.com is THE place to get info on classical Japanese martial arts. Barring that, another good alternative is a good European...

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What thrill is involved with killing an animal in hunting? We are descended from thousands of generations of hunters. It's in our blood. It's an activity that was central in our very evolution. How can it not be thrilling?

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What do you feel about hunting seal? Seal hunting is an important part of the economy in the North and coastal areas. Seals are overpopulated, and are basically vermin. As it stands now, they are one of the largest herds of mammals on the planet. People get all upset of the culls that they really have no business complaining about. If you really want to get the scoop, go live in the areas where seals are hunted with the people...

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Do you believe pop culture does more than entertain? It rots your brain and saps your will to think. In the 1940's, we had 18 year olds liberating Europe and showing unrivalled courage. We had musicians like Charlie Parker. In the 60's we had the Beatles and Hendrix. We had the human rights movement and Dr. Martin Luther King. We had people making a difference and making the world a better place. Now we have a bunch of brainliess...

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What celebrity would you most like to see disappear? All of them.

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Where is the best place to meet a guy that is honest and could be long term relationship material and not a lying cheating son of a b*tch? Try dating nice guys for a change, no matter where you find them. The fact of the matter is, you're attracted to cheaters and liars because they seem confident and you fall for it. The simple fact of the matter is that MOST guys are honest, hardworking, loving human beings. You get the cheaters and liars because deep down that's what you WANT. I'm willing to bet that if a nice...

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I collect interesting facts. Anybody got a good one? Domestic turkeys are to fat to mate naturally.

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Do you think your life would be easier if you made more money? Well, it depends on how MUCH more money. I don't think an extra $50 a month would make anything much easier. Adding $100,000 a year to my paycheque would probably make some things easier. :)

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Why are people in love with celebrities and/or athletes? I have no interest in celebrities. Waste of time. If you're interested in celebrities, then you don't have enough interesting things going on in your life, and you should maybe get a hobby or something.

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If you had the power, would you ban pornography? No. Banning things is almost never a good idea. Within reason, let people have and do whatever they want, so long as they aren't harming others. So let people have porn, soft recreational drugs, personal firearms, controversial literature, and so on. Banning too many things makes people into sheep. The only way to have responsible citizens is give them CHOICES. Sometimes that means...

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Pagans: Do you see Kali as a possible goddess to worship or as an aspect of the Goddess? If so, how do you reconcile the actions of her ancient cult in its sacrificing of thousands of children, Untouchables, wanderers, etc. in their worshiping her? Downraters suck! (not directed at you, H-R)

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Pagans: Do you see Kali as a possible goddess to worship or as an aspect of the Goddess? If so, how do you reconcile the actions of her ancient cult in its sacrificing of thousands of children, Untouchables, wanderers, etc. in their worshiping her? The practice of appliying modern morals to ancient cultures is called ethnocentrism. Harsh times called for harsh actions.

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What does it mean if a girl tells you she "values your friendship" It means she will never, EVER sleep with you. It also means you're probably too nice and not confident enough. If she says "she values your friendship" she doesn't give a crap about you at all, most likely. Go find a chick that will actually dig you and don't waste another SECOND pursuing her.

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Have you ever used any sort of weapon on someone? Only when sparring. I haven't had to use any of my training "for real" yet.

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Men: Do you find humor an attractive quality in a woman? Oh hell yes.

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How hard is it to learn the bass? It's as hard as you make it. Learning the basics of any musical instrument is fairly easy. If you want to get GOOD, then expect a lot of hard work. However, the key to learning an instrument well is repetition. Truly and utterly ASININE amounts of repetition. It's about burning in muscle memory and training your ears. Just because you can play a scale or whatever ONCE doesn't...

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What lesson can I learn from your life? Never be timid in approaching women. :)

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Why do beautiful girls fall for guys who treat them like crap, and allways keep the good guys on a "friends only" basis.... should the good guys start being jerks or are the girls just wrong everytime and keep thinking theyll be right the next time Women thrive on emotions. It doesn't matter whether the emotions are positive or negative. Jerks make them feel like crap, but at least that's a strong emotion. That's like crack to girls. The hot girls that go for the bad guys are headcases. Be a CONFIDENT guy and you'll get girls that are reasonable sane. Go read "how to be an alpha male" by John Alexander and...

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Why are guys such lying jerks? Men aren't lying jerks. In fact, most men (i.e. the VAST MAJORITY) are honest, hardworking, decent, loving, kind-hearted people. The problem is, most women don't want good guys. They want the jerks for the drama it brings to their lives. Gizmo, if you keep falling for the same jerks over and over again, the fault is YOURS. The jerks are just being themselves, and you're buying...

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Men,what do you think of American women in general? Do you believe they want too much equality in a relationship and it makes dating and marriage difficult? Would you just prefer a subservient woman with no opinions of her own, like a Stepford wife? I _love_ American women. I've dated a lot of them. The only better women in the world are British. They're awesome because they'll actually TALK to guys. The worst and snobbiest women are Canadian, with the exception of ladies from Montreal who are awesome. They're just as friendly as the Americans and Brits.

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If woman wears clothes that show a lot of boob do we have the right to look? Damn straight! :)

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Okay guys this is a question only for the guys to answer. i wonder sometimes if you dream or fantasize of having sex with a girl you guys like every night, but you guys don't tell her you like her and only stare at her every time she's around? Yes. Men are pathologically afraid of rejection... the more attracted we are to her, the more we believe she won't be attracted to us. So we tend to not make a move, even when we should. Women can be brutally mean when they reject a guy. Guys take it far too personally at the best of times, so when a girl is mean about it, it's far too painful for many guys to want to risk it.

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After a talk with a friend, he thinks that very few old deities are followed today. My question is this: Do any Pagans on here follow a deity from an Ancient religion? Personally I follow the Egyptian, my patron being Anubis aka Anupu. How's bout you? I am a Heathen, and follow the Norse pantheon. I believe that the Gods are the Gods, and different cultures have different ways of describing them.

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God is...............................................? A title, not a name.

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What country would you most like to live in and why? I have a bunch: Canada (where I live), the U.S., Germany, Austria and Sweden.

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Why did ancient pagans practice blood sacrifices? In addition to the above answers, it may also be noted that many pagan cultures are sustained in part through the custom of gift-giving. Someone comes into your home as a guest, you slaughter your best animal for them to feed them. If you do that for a friend or a guest, then why not for a god? Modern pagans that practice blood sacrifice do it for the same reasons... a gift demands a gift, and...

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Where did fencing originally start and where is it mostly played now Modern Fencing is a sport based on 18th century European duelling with the smallsword and duelling sabre, particularly the French and Italian systems. The origin of fencing in the wider sense (as in the martial art of swordsmanship in general) is lost in the mists of history. All cultures that use the sword developed sophisticated fencing systems to use the technology to the greatest...

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This girl acted like she liked me then wouldnt give me her number. What should I do now I see her a lot. how should I handle this? Act like nothing has happened. She rejected you. So what? Be a man and realize it's no big deal. Just be as friendly with her as you would be to anyone else you know casually. Move on and ask someone else out. Don't give her another thought.

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What do you recommend on fighting a bigger opponent? (styles, moves, techniques, etc.) The medieval master Ott advised the following in unarmed combat. Note that by "wrestling", he means all-in unarmed combat. This translation is from the ARMA website copyright 2004: “In all wrestling there should be three things / the first is the skill / Another is the quickness / The third is a proper application of strength / Thus you should note that the best is / The...

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Guys, when yall are interested in a girl what signs do you give out to her to let her kow that you like her? Guys are pretty cagey about signals, even more sublte than most women are. Look for physical things like putting his hands on his hips (to look broader) when he talks to you. He might stand up straighter, too. He might initiate physical contact, or might not. It depends on how shy he is. He might only have the courage to look at you and glance away if you make eye contact.

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What would you think of a girl, who comes up to you and introduces herself? I mean if she just really wanted to meet you because you looked like a good guy. Well, it happened to me ONCE. And it made my day.

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Why do men always assume that a woman will automatically want them if they show how wealthy they are? Because it usually works. Money is make-up for men. The more money a man has, the more attractive most women find him, on average.

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What is a good cure for heartache? Well, from a guy's perspective, here's what I do: I have a good night partying with friends, or other sundry recreation (for me it's usually games, music, martial arts, etc). Usually with a bad heartache it's having a number of drinks with sympathetic friends. Then you get up in the morning, have a shower and a shave, spruce yourself up and spend the day doing whatever...

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Why do religions think their beliefs are the only correct religious beliefs? Mine (Asatru) doesn't. It specifically believes that other beliefs are fine and dandy.

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Is there anyone who worships the God "Amun". Probably. There are many who follow the Egyptian pantheon.

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Guys: Which girls of ethnicity do you find most attractive, and what is your race? I prefer Nordic/Germanic and Celtic women most of all, and Italians. After that, I like black women, the darker the better. I'm a man of contrasts, I suppose. :) Oh, and I'm white.

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Why does Canada get all the best country/folk music? Gordon Lightfoot, Anne Murray, Paul Brandt, Michelle Wright...You guys are the best! Canada in general has great musicians in any genre. The reason is simple: the industry is cutthroat here to a degree you don't see elsewhere. There are fewer gigs, so you've got to be better to get any gigs at all. You've also go to me a media whore to get anywhere, and that proves useful south of the border in the U.S. Keep in mind, Canada has about the same population as the...

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Why is it whenever I think I look horrible, no makeup and what not, I get more male attention then when I take my time and try to look nice? Happens all the time! Just another reason men are mysterys! Here's the straight dope: Men on average don't like women who appear "high-maintennance". I would never EVER approach a woman who was dressed to the nines and all dolled up. That can scream "I'm looking good so you'd better stroke my ego and buy me things". Whereas a woman dressed more casually puts forth a more easy-going attitude like "Let's...

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Do men like women that get their nails and feet done? Downraters suck!

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What is your favorite martial art? what style? My favourite is the one I study and teach: Kunst des Fechtens. It was the martial art of medieval Germany. My specialty within the art is the longsword (hence my nickname), but I also really enjoy the grossemesser. It also has a significant unarmed component. Here are some video clips of the art: first longsword, then grossemesser, and then unarmed (called Ringen or Kampfringen): ...

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How did you first learn about Answerbag? Through the Martial Arts section.

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What does a knight do? A knight was a feudal warrior in the Middle Ages. He was required to provide his liege lord with military service for a set number of days per year in exchange for land. The knight was also usually expected to bring a squire, and some non-noble warriors to war, such as a few footmen or archers. During peacetime, a knight was expected to manage his estate and make it profitable for his lord. In...

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What is pagan and where did it come from and is it a religion? Paganism is a type of religion. It refers to pre-Christian indigenous polytheistic religions of European origin. By extension, it is used to refer to polytheistic religions in general, regardless of their ethnic origin.

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Is ancient Egyptian religion abandon or are there people still beliving in this religion? There are some today who follwo the Egyptian gods. I believe they call themselves "Kemetics". I used to date one years ago, FWIW.

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Is any one interested in workshipping the Greek Gods? There are many today who do. The religion is called by some "Hellenismos". In Greece today, followers of the old faith are trying to get access to the ancient temples, but are opposed by the Orthodox Church.

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Where do you buy swords online? It depends on what kind of quality you're looking for. Mant places sell "wallhangers" or SLO's (sword-like objects) that will shatter if used. Others sell blades on a par with their historical counterparts. Other places sell genuine antiques. Beware of the term "battle-ready" since it usually means "piece of crap". For high quality swords, companies such...

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Christianity....modern day slavery? Oops. Should have been a comment.

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Christianity....modern day slavery? Any ideology can be used to enslave a population. Christianity certainly was used to control populations and as a justificiation of genocide, such as Charlemagne's genocide of Germanic tribes. It was used as a cultural weapon to wipe out the indigenous traditions of many peoples to make them subservient to a central authority such as the Pope. However, modern consumerist culture can be...

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I caught my boyfriend looking at porn.. well i found it under the history on my google desktop and he swore on my life and on our relationship that he hadn't.until i showed it to him.. is this normal.. is this right? we've been dating for 4 years Porn to cheating? I doubt it. Have any studies from repuatable psychiatric journals to back it up?

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Who is the toughest martial artists of them all? Any modern Special Forces unit is going to be made up of tough practicioners of the martial sciences. Martial Arts is more than unarmed combat. Special Forces are excellent all round combatants, and are tough as nails. Marksmanship is a Martial Art, don't forget.

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Whitch haves the best skills Martial Arts Ninja , Kung Fu or Samurai? I you're talking historical fighters rather than modern practicioners, then it's anybody's guess. It doesn't matter whether you're a knight, samurai or whatever... an experienced, professional warrior is going to GOOD. Besides, an arm bar is an arm bar no matter where you go. With modern practicioners (out of whom you mentioned), you get the best training out of...

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Ok, so on my last question i ask you guys what martial art i should learn for my mma career and you said to mix them up. So i started learning Kung Fu but i dont know if i did the right choice but its really fun. So can it help me in mma cage fighting? Keep in mind that many MMA champs have one art as a specialty and then add to that base. Kung fu is a really broad term that refers to a variety of different Chinese styles. You WILL need to learn boxing, wrestling and submissions to compete in MMA. But doing Kung-fu couldn't hurt.

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How do you want to leave this life? To be surrounded by a pile of the bodies of my enemies!

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What weapon do you think can be used gracefully All of them.

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If you could be skilled using any weapon what would it be I'm already reasonably skilled with a longsword, and my skill with the grossemesser is passable, but nothing to scream about. I would like to get a chance to learn sword & buckler to a high degree, or perhaps halberd.

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What is the one world religion? There isn't one, thanks goodness.

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Do you think it is wrong to lust? It depends what you're lusting after.

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Can you define "friend" in one sentence? A friend is someone who receives the revenge you cannot dish out to your enemies. ;)

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What are some of YOUR martial art's exercises (not techniques) that help by developing the body is some sort of martial way? "Hunker Down" is a great one. I believe it's a Boy Scout thing, but great for balance, reaction and tactile sensitivity. Various tag games that are used by historical and sport fencers are very useful as well. Excellent for range, timing, strategy and a bit of cardio.

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Was a rapier (like on the picture in the comment) use just to stab and thurst or was it used for striking and slashing to? What we mean as "rapier" today is more specific than was used historically. Some rapiers were more than capable of delivering decent cuts, whereas others had almost no cutting edge at all. Some modern scholars distinguish between early and late rapiers, calling early ones "sideswords" or "cut and thrust swords" and the latter ones just "rapiers". The more...

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When attacked, would you rather use a spoon as weapon, or fight unarmed? Spoon for certain. Any piece of metal is better than nothing at all. If it's a spoon from a nice heavy dining room set, you can do some serious damage with it, kubotan-style, like Takei said. Remember, the first rule of unarmed combat is to arm yourself.

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How can a wooden cane be used as a weapon, in Martial Arts? Also check out Craig Gemeiner (a Savate expoert) in Australia: http://www.savateaustralia.com/Weaponry%20Essays/The%20stick%20fighting%20method.htm http://paladinpress.com/product/14/18 He's an excellent practicioner, one of the best around. If you can get to a seminar, by all means go.

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Are you pro or anti gun control? ANTI. Gun control is tyrrany.

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How can I become a celebrity? As a general rule, you have to have no redeeming qualities whatsoever. Then, act in such a way that shows you have no concept of emotional maturity or human decency, while being noticed doing it. Then get a manager who is willing to sell you like a piece of meat, and perhaps get you on TV or in a movie. If you are sufficiently defective while still being marketable, you will become a celebrity.

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Which is the better martial art style between Jeet Kune Do and Aikido? Much more important is the teacher. If you find a teacher who can teach you to fight well, then that's more important than the name of the style. A punch is a punch, and an armbar is an armbar, and a hip throw is a hip throw. Finding someone who will show you how to do those things in a situation where someone is trying to hurt you is the key.

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Who is the worlds best bass guitar player? Once you get to the point where you can play absolutely ANYTHING, who's best becomes kind of irrelevant. I have favourites, all of whom have incredible skillsets: Jaco Pastorius, Geddy Lee, John Patitucci, Jeff Andrews, Jeff Berlin... the list goes on.

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Why does it bother other religious people that I don't believe as they do? Is it so wrong for us to have different beliefs? Why does mine have to match yours? What makes yours more right than mine? I have my faith, you have yours. And that's cool. Heathens such as myself have always believed that "You stick to your gods and I'll stick to mine". That way everybody's happy. Good luck with your faith. I hope it helps you find what you're looking for. Just stay the heck away from my faith unless you really want to. Otherwise your faith would be useless! :)

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Do wiccans hurt people? Those that follow Wicca faultlessly do not, except by accident, or perhaps self-defence. However, people being what they are, have a capacity to do harm to others on purpose.

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Do you wear a crucifix around your neck? No. I wear a pendant of Mjolnir, also known as Thor's Hammer.

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I believe in a God, do you? I believe in a multitude of them. My religion is called Asatru.

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What exactly is a Heathen? A Heathen is someone who follows the pre-Christian religion of one of the Germanic peoples, such as the Norse, Saxons or the English. A polytheistic religion, Heathenism focuses on "right action", rather than obscure concepts such as salvation. Heathens typically revere their ancestors and the Gods, as well as other spirits. The Gods revered by Heathens are best known by the names...

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According to your religion...does God punish someone for attempting suicide? Not as far as I know. It's probably not considered ideal, but I don't know of any reference to it in any of the Lore. Historically, if one wanted to commit suicide, they could do it on the battlefield and guarrantee a spot in either Sessrumnir (Freya's hall) or Valhalla (Odin's hall).

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What weapon is used in the martial art of Kendo? The Bamboo sword is called a Shinai. It is much lighter than a real sword, and the striking technique is somewhat different, resulting in a more percussive "tapping" attack than an actual cut that is delievered with a real sword. Many Kendoka also train Iado to get the feel of a real weapon to mitigate the distorted impression one gets from a Shinai. Also, many Iadoka train in Kendo...

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Will you join me in wishing all of our Pagan Answerbaggers a joyous Yule tonight the Winter Solstice? Hail to the Ancestors, the Aesir and the Vanir, to the Alfar and Disir, and to all the Spirits we honour, and of course to all the Pagans and Heathens who are celebrating this Yule!

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What would you expect to see at a Yule party? Mead. And hopefully a lot of boar to eat. :) Oh, and a drinking horn that's at least 3 feet long!

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Speaking of Melee-weapons: If two different weapons meet each other in fight, normally the longer one wins (Long sword against short sword... it's obvious). But do you think this principe changes at some point? Give me examples. While nothing is certain in combat, the English swordsman George Silver, had the following to say: The single sword has the vantage against the single rapier. The sword and dagger has the vantage against the rapier and poniard. The sword & target has the advantage against the sword and dagger, or the rapier and poniard. The sword and buckler has advantage against the sword and...

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What makes a man decide to approach a woman? When he feels that the woman is approachable, which admittedly, for most men is "never". Generally speaking, the woman who seems the least intimidating while still being attractive will get the guys. Most guys assume they'll be shot down, which is one of our biggest fears... rejection. If a woman can assuage those fears by the way she carries herself, then she stands a better...

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When did martial arts begin. In the united states and internationally. Where can i show the popularity ratings between the two. As an addendum to T-S's excellent answer, wherever people enter into conflict, martial arts develop. If the society is specialized enough, a professional warrior/soldier/duellist class develops and takes the arts to higher levels, thus you have some of the most famous types of martial artists of history: the knight, the samurai, the Roman legionnaire, the Roman gladiator, the Greek...

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What other types of guitar(s) should you learn to play first before learning to play an electric bass? I would also like to add that it's very good idea to have a working knowledge of piano and drums. In fact, it's probably more impoortant that learning guitar in the long run.

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Do women prefer men with power, money, and status? Most women look for status, sicne that implies having money and power, the other two things that women look for. For the most part, the last thing they care about is the contents of your heart or mind, from my experience. Fortunately, my CURRENT GF is an exception. :)

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What's your favourite band, based on their lyrics? Rush

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If you are walking straight into someone, are you the type to move out of the way, or are you going to make them move out of your way? It depends. I'm 6 feet tall, so people usually move out of my way. If the guy looks like some arrogant "suit" (you know, the type of guy who EXPECTS people to move because he's an Important Person), then I've got no problem with shoulder contact if he refuses to move if he can. If it's crowded, then I do my best to make sure everyone can move comfortably...

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Why are you a satanist? I'm not a Satanist, but Satanism includes a bunch of religions. The largest organization, the Church of Satan founded by Anton LeVay in 1966 stresses individuality, self-perfection and self-indulgence, an eye for an eye morality and doesn't actually believe in the Biblical Satan. There are Theistic Satanists who worship Satan as a deity. There is also the initiatory Temple of Set, and...

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Are you a pervert? Rather. More than most, less than some.

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What are you afraid of and why? Falling pianos.

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What are the reasons you hate or love Islam? I wouldn't say I HATE Islam. I would say that it is currently infected by extremists in a way that the other Desert Faiths no longer are, by and large. It would behoove moderates to openly defy the extremists can call them out for the asinine twits and cowards they really are. I don't believe that Christianity, Judaism or Islam are good things, and I believe that they ALL ideally have...

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Yeah im a pretty heavy dude...do u think i can still fence? and what sword style do u recommend for ppl who are heavy.. There are lots of different styles of fencing. Sport fencing is only one type. Since you're large, you might want to look into historical fencing. You'll learn weapons like longsword and rapier and dagger or maybe even staff or halberd, and usually a good amount of grappling as well, which is an advantage for a larger, stronger person, especially when coupled with excellent technique....

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Have you ever had your heart broken, violently ripped apart and stabbed with a dull knife by someone you thought would make your world complete? Many times. No biggie, you get used to it.

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If I made grilled cheese sandwiches, and tomato soup for us to eat and watch "Clash of the Titans" would you stay? I'd be happy with everything but the tomato soup. I really, really hate tomato soup. Change it to chicken noodle and we're good to go. :)

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Anyone else enjoy the cool jazz stylings of Charles Mingus? Mingus is amazing, and is required listening for anyone wanting to learn about jazz.

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Who in your opinion is the best Jazz guitarist, and what song exemplifies that? Pat Martino. All his stuff exemplifies that. To pick any one track would be to do Pat a disservice.

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Whats your favorite Miles Davis cd and song off of it? Kind of Blue, which is considered to be the greatest jazz album ever recorded. I would say that "All Blues" is my favourite track.

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I am a pagan. What should I say when people ask me why I worship the devil? Oops. Should have been a comment. Nothing to see here, move along. :)

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What do you think about learning martial arts? I love it. Learning German swordsmanship has helped me overcome my inclination to be timid physically, since being timid when doing swordsmanship is a great way to get hurt. Being audacious and agressive is what keeps you safe when swords start swinging, and that's a good lesson to learn. :)

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Will Barack Obama keep his promises? Probably not, he's a politician. He will be constrained in his decisions by circumstance as much as any other president would be. Some of his promises SHOULDN'T be kept, such as his "Citizen's Army" (a civillian army as well equipped as the regular military forces). They had the same thing in Germany in the 1940's. It was called the SS. Bad idea, plain and simple:...

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I've been with my guy for 3 years, and our relationship has been perfect. We never fight, we just work. I met another man and when I'm with him, I feel incredible. He's sweet and our sex is amazing, something very sensual and emotional. Help me choose? Let's see... been with a guy for three years, and now you're cheating on him. In my opinion, you don't deserve either of them. Learn to behave with honour and decency rather than falling for a crush after three years of someone else's commitment to you. And the "other guy" is an idiot. If you cheat on your current man with him, he's gotta know that you'll...

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Why da yall learn martial arts? waste ours at a stupid jym when you culd work for coupla hours n get a nice bereta hand gun thatll beet any brown belt First of all, people tend to respond better to questions that use adequate grammar and proper spelling. If you can't bother to communicate properly you can't expect people to respond constructively in response. Now, to answer your question. A firearm is not a viable solution in all jurisdictions. In some places it is very hard for civilillians to obtain handguns, unfortunately....

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What type of sword is this? Picture provided. The first is a rapier. The second is not an estoc. It is too short (judging by the pommel size), as estocs are the size of longswords. The image on the right is IMO rather an arming sword, perhaps type XV or XVIII.

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I was flipping thru "The Secrets of TaeKwonDo" in the library, and saw it was "Dedicated to a world where everybody is at peace because everybody practices TKD". So why don't YOU practice TKD? ;) I had no idea TKD was the panacea for the world's ills. Of all the misguided hubris... "If only people did what _I_ told them to, things would be SO much better". Isn't that the thinking of a wannabe dictator?

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If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? Nova Scotia, preferably along the South Shore near Lunenburg.

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What's your IQ and do you care? 129 last time I checked.

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I'm 29 & single feeling useless & pathetic want to be living my life not moping around. What can I do to fulfil my dreams of travelling and experiencing new things around the world? I want to do so much but scared of being on my own. Please help! Go work on cruise ships.

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Would anyone in here bring a knife to a gun fight? If the fight starts at less then 10 feet and his gun is still in the holster, then yes. Otherwise, probably not. :)

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What is your Martial Arts philosophy? Strike First, Strike Fast, Stirke Hard. Good advice for any swordsman. :)

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Has martial arts withstood the test of time or has it been diluted over the years Depends on the particular art. Some have been diluted into sporting arts, some to McDojos, but others still maintain the same "killer" mentality that fostered them. And some modern Martial Arts, like the use of modern firearms, are standing the test of time very well.

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Nearly all martial artists are trained since childhood so at 21 am i too old to learn? Nope. I started learing German longsword at the ripe old age of 31. Thanks to a lot of consistent training, I teach it now, though I still have a LONG way to go.

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What are the basic elements that make up a well rounded martial arts style, but that is still practical in most or all situations? Well, you have to learn how to strike and grapple, and how to handle weapons. A good combination would be boxing, wrestling, BJJ, and European weapon arts, which also contain a lot of dirty grappling. Add to that tactical firearms training and Modern Military Combatives and you're good to go.

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[Survey] What style of martial arts do you study? If your style is listed, don't type it again, just vote for the one that has already been posted. Kunst des Fechtens, focusing on German Longsword.

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What are pagens? I was told they were witches, but that doesnt make much sense Chandra Glick's assertion that pagans are generally monotheists is flat-out false. Nonsense and bunk. The largest pagan "branch" is Wicca, and they are NOT monotheistic. They believe in a God and a Goddess. Assuming half of modern pagans are Wiccan, then in no way are "most" pagans monotheistic. Paganism refers _specifically_ to European pre-Christian religion,...

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Do you get mad, get even, or let it go? I don't get mad. I get even, then let it go. But I NEVER forget.

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How do you love your enemies? With cold, unanswerable revenge.

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Many people today do not seem to respect the values I was brought up with. What do you think is happening to our culture? Western culture is certainly degrading in some respects, though advancing in others. The biggest failing is that children are being brought up with a sense of entitlement and a lack of consequences. It is perfectly healthy to get your nose broken in a schoolyard scrap if you're a jerk. Fighting is GOOD... it teaches you respect. Gotta take your lumps like a man/woman. And no one is...

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Do men tell women what they want to hear to keep us happy? Yes. It's the only way we can get peace and quiet.

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I am a hopeless romantic. The girl who wants the perfect bf who calls almost every nite and txts me good nite and plays with my hair and grabs my waist and does everything in the movies. What about you? There is no such thing as a perfect bf (or gf). People are flawed but wonderful beings. However, remember that movies aren't real. If you're constantly comparing your bf to the guys in the movies, you're sure to be disappointed eventually. It just as unreasonable as men wanting their girlfriends to be rampantly sexual like the ladies in adult movies. If I were dating a girl who...

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How would you describe death? The thing that's last on my "to do" list and first on my "procrastination" list.

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What nationality are you? List all please? Canadian by birth and citizenship, Swedish and Dutch by descent.

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Why can't I find a boyfriend? I'm attractive, intelligent and educated yet no one seems to notice me. If you are indeed attractive, then guys are noticing you. It's that simple. As a general rule, many will be too shy to approach you, fearing rejection. Remember: Fear of Rejection is pretty much a male's biggest social fear. You might think that you get nervous around guys, but take that nervousness and multiply it by 10, and then you're in the headspace of some guys. If the guys...

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I recently have seen clips on the web where a martial artist discounts hard chi kung demonstrations such as breaking spears on the neck etc. He argues that this is basicaly a trick and not because the chi kung practitioner focuses his chi', any comments? Those are tricks that stage magicians and illusionists the world over have known for centuries. Now the body is capable of some incredible feats, but "Chi" as many folks think of it, is just a myth.

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What is your favourite kind of sword? And it ranges from katanas to claymores, not just fencing swords. My favourite is the longsword (a two handed double-edged sword). Look here: http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/nextgen/sword-medieval-earl-xviiia.htm My second favourite is the grossemesser (a medieval machete-like weapon with a crossguard and a so called "weapon-nail" that protrudes to help protect the hand). Look here:...

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Is it wrong to be a pagan? Nope. Mind you, as a pagan (Heathen, specifically) I'm a tad biased. In most Western societies, we have freedom of religion. We can choose to believe or not to believe as we see fit. Paganism predates most, if not all the major modern religions, since they all have their root in pagan practices. For example, Yahweh was once the national god of Israel, consort to (or maybe son of) Asherah....

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WAR – necessary or unnecessary? Usually the latter, but sometimes the former. Generally wars are prosecuted with inverse proportion to their necessity.

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It's Sunday, why aren't you in Church? I'm a pagan. We worship at home, generally speaking.

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Your worst enemy, someone you despise for good reasons, has crashed and you're the first person there. Do you still help, do you put the past behind you and be the good person? Or do you look the other way? It depends what he did. If he's a child molester/rapist, then I'd probably let him die. If he was just rude to me (or something else personal but ulitmately insignificant), then I'd help him. If he had an affair with my wife, I'd probably let him die. If it were any number of politicians (particularly those of the Bush administration) then I'd let him die. If he was an...

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I want to believe in God, but simply have no faith. I have studied several religions, but just can't believe what I cannot see. Can you help? OK, so you want to believe in what you can see. You can see the earth, can't you? Many religions consider the Earth Herself to be a goddess. Start with that.

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What is the one thing the opposite gender does that pisses you off immensely? Complaining. All. The. Time.

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Pagans: Do you have to fast before you do work? Nope.

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What would you consider "evidence" that there is a God? There isn't any scientific evidence. However, people seem to have always believed in divine forces. That's the anecdotal evidnece of literally billions of people. It might mean something, it might not.

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Ok so why are you doing that? It feels really good. You should try it!

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Where is one place I should travel before I die? Germany.

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A 13-year-old girl who had been raped was recently stoned to death in Somalia. (news.bbc.co.uk) She first pleaded for her life: "Don't kill me! Don't kill me!" A few minutes later, more than 50 men threw stones. Your comments? What a bunch of witless, irredemable savages. Cowards of the lowest order, the lowest of the low. Murderers and degenerates, not worthy to kiss the feet of the woman they stoned.

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My boyfriend keeps letting me down im with him 4mths will i jst let him go It depends whether your expectations are realistic. What's he done that qualifies as "letting you down?"

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Can animals sense an evil spirit? A demon? Some people believe this. There's no way to prove it scientifically.

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Why is it that Catholics not only have, but pray to their Saints? Doesn't that break one of the ten commandments "You will have no other God's before me?" Educated answers please, I'm honestly curious. :) The veneration of Saints is a substitution for earlier polytheistic practices. Some gods had their titles from gods to saints to fit in with the Catholic worldview. Being a pagan myself, I don't see a problem with it.

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There is this girl I'd like to date but whenever I approach her she moves away and won't give me audience. What can I do to get her attention? Dude, she's not into you. Go have a great life and then you'll get a chick who DOES like you. Simple as that.

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Would a beautiful girl really date an average guy with no money, who genuinely wanted to treat her "the best"? It depends on where you live. Every culture is different. Here in Canada, women tend to be very financially motivated and check out the guy's wallet before everything else. If you don't have a prestigious job, you're out of luck, sorry. In the NW U.S. and in Quebec, the girls are very friendly and tend to look more towards the guy's unique attributes.

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Describe the personality you like most? Intellectual, funny, sarcastic and sensual.

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How would you tell a guy that you've known for forever that you like him or at least give him the "hint" You could always ask the dude out. The worst he could say is "no". Either he likes you too or he doesn't. How else are you going to find out? If you want to be indirect (sigh), then you've gotta flirt with him. When you talk with him, touch his arm when you make a point. Make eye contact and smile. If you want to fry his little brain, touching his thigh rather than the...

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Guys, how do you like when a girl asks you out? If I were to ask a guy out how should I do it? Good answers so far. I LOVE being asked out, but it hardly every happens. If you're gonna do it, just say something like "I'm gonna go grab a coffee. Care to join me?" If he likes you, he'll go, 9 times out of 10.

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Guys,How will You begin conversation with a unfamiliar girl ,who is sitting besides you in a Train or Bus? Well, as you sit down, you can ask her if she has enough room. If the bus is really crowded, then you can follow that up with "I was lucky to get a seat today". If she's got a book handy, ask her what she's reading, etc. Then follow up with "My name's XZY, by the way. And you are...?" See if she takes the bait.

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How do u get out of the "friends zone"? First of all, don't be so accessible. If you're friends (and friends is the REAL "F-word"), then you've got to change how she sees you. If you're there for her to talk to night and day, then you're just a friend. Go out and have an amazing, fun life, but don't shun her. Be confident because of the great life you have. If she isn't eventually...

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How do you keep your boyfriend in check? The question is, why do you want to "keep someone in check"? People so what they're going to do, plain and simple. That's part of having free will. If I had a gf and she were trying to control me, I'd dump her cold. If the guy's a free spirit, live with it and love him for it. If he's a jerk, then move on.

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Who thinks Obama is the next Kennedy? We shall see. While I vehemently disagree with his anti-gun beliefs (not that it affects me, I'm Canadian), I feel that he has many good qualities. He seems intelligent and commited to the American people. He seems willing to try new solutions to old problems. What remains to be seen is whether he will be a uniting or divisive factor in U.S. society if he becomes president. Is he capable...

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Does anyone ever get that suicidal feeling when someone breaks up with you? my girlfriend just broke up with me and i feel like i just need to die or something, i cant go on without her shes the only thing that seriously ever meant anything to me.. I've been there. But you know what? It ALWAYS passes. Trust me on this. You will be fine. Besides, there IS a reason to go on... that way you'll meet the person that IS for you. And if you end things, then your ex is the winner. No one, and I mean NO ONE should exert that much control over your mind that you feel suicidal when they withdraw their affections. All you really have is...

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Which present-day country was formerly known as Rhodesia? Zimbabwe and Zambia. My family used to live there.

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Why is aikido more popular than its predecessor daito ryu aiki-jujutsu? Because Aikido as practiced by many today is a watered-down version that emphasises a more pacifistic approach to the point of its own detriment. People are more comfortable learning an MA that makes them feel "enlightened" than one that teaches them to fight with intent to win. REAL aikido is not to be trifled with... it's just hard to find.

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Do you want to fight in the UFC? If I had it to do all over again, sure. I respect anybody that has the guts and skill and dedication to compete in MMA.

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Why do you think people started following christianity in the first place when pagan-based religions are (in my opinion) a lot more freeing and open-minded? At first, Christianity survived by being helpful within societies by looking after the poor, etc. Once they came into power, they persecuted other varieties of Christians and then turned their sights on the pagans. When your choice is what Charlemagne forced on the Saxons: Covert or die... what would you do?

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Does hair color attribute to you finding a guy/girl attractive? I like women with long straight blakc hair. But any long hair is nice... black, red, blonde, straight or curly. It's all good. :)

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Why did Jesus come to earth? It was too far to Alpha Centauri.

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What is the BEST MMA (mixed martial arts) fight ou have seen? I'm only just getting into the sport and I want to watch the best fights so far Clay Guida vs. Roger Huerta. All of GSP's fights. All of Randy Couture's fights.

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What secular songs inspire your Christian faith? Because people are generally lazy. It's much easier to blame other people for the world's problems (especially if it lets you judge them) than it is to actually do something about them.

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What is the best sport in the world? Mixed Martial Arts.

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Why do woman always win the argument They don't. I usually ended up winning most of the arguments that I had with my gf's.

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Is there anything better than a democracy? A benevolent dictatorship. They're just incredibly rare.

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Im getting so nervous over tommorow. I am having a squad competition in ROTC. When I get nervous, I forget every command I have to give. I am completely convinced that im HORRIBLE! How can I stop getting nervous? First things first, you must tell yourself that you do fine when you're nervous. Tell yourself this over and over until you believe it. Then it won't seem like a big deal. Tell yourself that you're really good at remembering commands. Eventually your mind will make it so.

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Any good songs with good bass solos? YYZ by Rush Show Don't Tell by Rush Bodyguard by Paul Simon My Generation by The Who For really awesome bass solos, you've got to listen to jazz... check out Jaco Pastorius, John Patitucci, Gary Willis, Scott LaFaro, Paul Chambers, Rufus Reid, etc. Gary Willis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-taGr3-uX0c Jaco Pastorius:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fmmyaWtP78 ...

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My ex gf still calls me almost every day and she talks about her bf alot and how he loves her yet the other day she let me touch her down there and she wants to have sex with me what does this mean? She's nuts. Run fast, run far. You don't need that kind of crap in your life. If she does that to her current bf, she'll likely do it to you too if you get back together. The woman is Bad News (TM).

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Without using the bible, how do we know god is real? What proof is there, besides what the bible says? There is no way to prove the existence of divine beings, sorry. It is beyond the ability of science to do so. Science deals with observable phenomena of the natural workd that can be reduced to confirmable or disprovable theories. Religion is faith, hopefully assisted by reason. If there's no math, there's no proof. We understand gravity because we can model it mathematically. We...

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What will your answer be to God when you stand before him & he ask WHY did you not know my son? Well I would say to _Odin_ that since I don't wear this Mjolnir pendant for nothing, that I certainly know your son Thor as well as can be expected. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z3GyhqUla0

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My girlfriend went out to a club last night and my friend caught her kissing another guy (a co-worker). I have finished it with her but she says she was so pissed to even realise what she was doing and she is really sorry do i take her back? Kick her to the curb. Go find someone else who will respect you. If you take her back now, she can't respect you since you'll be a pushover. Be a man and walk away. Have a great fantastic life with a chick who will treat you properly. As a bonus, that will really make her feel like crap. ;)

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What religion is correct? I require proof. Hi nasdui, Before going and assuming that there is one right religion, you've got to answer questions on the nature of the divine. You're assuming (I think) that there's only one deity. There may be in fact thousands or dozens, or none. No one knows for sure. There could be different gods vying for the worship of humanity. In the folklore of my religion, it talks about just...

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Rough survey, how many atheists, how many christians, how many muslims, how many jews, how many what? I'd like to get a rough idea as to the ratio of faiths/non-faiths on AB. Please, no theology discussion, just a simple "I believe this" Asatru

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How do you roleplay. does anyone have a sample story of roleplaying Go check out rpg.net. Lots of great folks over there who are really knowledgeable about gaming. Most rpgs have someone running the game, called a Gamemaster/referee/whatever. Everybody else is a "player". The Gamemaster (GM) presents the players with a scenario of some kind for the players to resolve. Each player controls one character who has certain skills, abilites, flaws and...

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What do you think about the edition 4.0 of Dungeons and Dragons? Is it better than the 3.5 edition? I like it better as far as mechanics go. However, the artwork is just abysmal for the most part. If you want good D&D artwork, then the first printing of 2nd edtion is the way to go. In D&D4, it seems like most character have something to do every round, and the "at-will" powers seem like a neat wat to do that. It's still about tactics and resource management, just...

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What are the main differences between Rolemaster and Rolemaster Classic? It depends on what edition you call "Rolemaster". If you mean RMSS/RMFRP, then the differences are many, but subtle. In RMSS, you have to buy ranks in skill categories, but not in RMC. RMC has less core skills, and RMSS has severe skill bloat... hundreds of skills. RMSS has a lot more professions (Magent, Dabbler, Paladin, etc) that aren't in RMC, but will probably be put in a...

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What diet is the most effective for losing weight for women over 40? Asides from Weight Watchers (a great program), the simple answer is eat less, excercise more and avoid too many bad carbs. It really is as simple as that for most of it. Take up kickboxing or muay thai and/or brazillian jiu-jutsu, too. That will make people lean and mean in a hurry. :)

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What country are you?,take this quiz You Are Argentina You are a set of contradictions, and it often seems like you live in two worlds. You are introspective yet outgoing. You are modern yet traditional. You are warm and honest. Your life is petty much an open book. You are a hard worker, and you don't mind putting in long hours. And then you'll go party til dawn! Not too far off the mark!

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I have theis guy who i really like. I keep running into him EVERYWHERE without it being intentional. Is this a sign? I am always too scared to talk to him. Does he possibly think i am a stalker? How do i maek him notice and possibly like me? Have you considered that maybe he's running into you on purpose. Guys do that sometimes, making sure he's in a place you're likely to be, so you go over and say hi. Or it could all be random chance. Though if you start up a conversation, he'll notice you.

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You drop 10 pounds of feathers and a ten pound bowling ball off the top of the same building. Which will hit the ground first? If there's no air/wind resistance (in a vacuum), they will hit at the same time. If there IS, then the bowling ball will hit first, since it's more aerodynamic. Gravity pulls on all objects with the same force. WKRP: As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!!!!!! ;)

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Would you pull your kids out of this transgendered teacher's class? See link... You know how hard it is to find a good music teacher? If the teacher's good, s/he's good. End of story.

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Have you ever seen someone so beautiful that you just couldn't help but stare? Yup.

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What do you do when...say..... a very attractive colleague at work starts acting kinda silly around you, while at the same time smiling, touching her long hair and gazing intensely into your eyes? Well, she's probably into you. Or just a big flirt. There's only one way to find out. If you want to risk getting involved with someone from work, then go for it. If not, ignore her.

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What is that ´planet religion´stuff all about? I keep hearing people talking about the earth giving birth to life from its inner being and such nonsense, where do people come up with such stuff? Those beliefs are really quite old: Look up goddesses like Gaia, Jord and Nerthus. So people "came up with this stuff" thousands of years ago. The Earth has often been considered Divine by many peoples throughout history. It is far from nonsense. :)

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Is it wrong for someone to pray to living / deceased relatives for spiritual and emotional guidance? Well, in my religion, making offerings to one's deceased ancestors is considered vital, in some people's view even more important than venerating the gods. It's felt that our severing the connection with our dead has diminished our society. Once of the most important parts of reclaiming an ancestral religion is developing a relationship with the ancestors. Both blood ancestors...

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What can you do when your ex-girlfriend tells you she loves you but is scared of commitment and likes to play around. Is it wrong to still want a life with her? It's not wrong. Just really, really DUMB. And self-destructive.

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Why do you women stay with men that treat them badly and then complain about it? Well, if it's abuse, that's one thing, for the issues described by other answers. If he's just a run of the mill jerk, it's because women get off on emotional drama. Some women can't tell the difference between emotional closeness and the emotional rush of a turbulent relationship. As long as they're feeling intense emotions, good or bad, they'll stick around,...

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What is essential in the development of a person? love ... discipline, attention? Must one experience hardship to mature, or can it be taught? What's ESSENTIAL? Making mistakes. Which is a good thing, since we all make 'em. :)

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How can a guy play hard to get? First of all, don't play hard to get. That won't really get you anywhere in the long run. Mind games really suck. HOWEVER, the thing is, you don't want to be available all the time. The best way to play hard to get is just to have a full, busy life so the girl actually has to wait for a bit to actually talk to you or see you. And don't go out of your way to make time for her...

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Iam baptist, loved a catholic. she too loves, but forcing me to become catholic. but iam not intrested to convert in to catholic religion. she is telling that if i don't convert then she is not going to marry me. what should i do.? i love her very much. Well, there it is then. Obviously, she doesn't love you very much. Go find someone that will accept you the way you are. If you cave now, you'll be caving in to her demands for the REST OF YOUR LIFE. Don't start off by being submissive to her demands. Your spirituality is just as important as hers. You love her. So what? Love is largely just chemicals in your head. The question...

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Are you a parent? would you like to be a parent? No, and no.

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Why do you continue to live if your just going to die anyways? Because like beats any known alternative.

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Guys only. If you sent me a text message and i didnt reply til like 20 min. later how would you feel or what would you do? please answer Why the hell would I care? I've got better things to do that worry about texting. :)

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A Jehovah's Witness came to my door and wanted to "show me the good book". So I said "Only if i can show you my Spellbook" (I'm Wiccan). I have been told this was very wrong of me. What do you think? I think you did exactly the right thing. I couldn't think of a more appropriate response, even if you gave me all day to think about it. :) If they came to my door, I guess I'd have to show them a copy of the Prose Edda or my altar or something.

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Once you get to heaven, do you stay in heaven? I think the afterlife is well beyond our comprehension. I suspect, assuming you make it to whatever you think heaven is, you can pretty much do whatever the heck you want. If that means a road trip, so be it. In my religion, a person has options after death, and nowhere in the lore that I'm aware does it say you've gotta stay put for eternity once you've found a place to hang...

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What is the point in going to church when I'm going to Hell anyway. I'm 25 and I've been going all my life. It seems impossible to be without sin because there are also Sins of omission and they say I can be held accountable for other peoples sin. Y try? Well, get another religion. Just because you were raised in religion XYZ doesn't mean it's actually RIGHT. Has is occured to you that maybe your church or pastor is JUST DEAD WRONG? If your conscience is telling you that this conflict is important, then deal with it. Here's a news flash: in some religions, there is no such thing as sin. It's a concept tied to Abrahamic...

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Is it possible that One God is the God of all religions? That each religion sees a different facet of that One God's personality. Perfectly possible. The Divine is what it is. That being said, I'm a polytheist and believe in many gods. :)

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What is your Faith and why? My faith is Asatru. It is the indigenous pre-Christian religion of Scandinavia. It is a type of Heathenism, which is the generic term for pre-Christian Germanic religion. Is is my faith because I feel it's in my blood, being of Scandinavian and Dutch heritage. When my mother passed away, I felt that I had to learn more about my heritage, hence Asatru. I felt I could no longer in good...

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Where can I find a map of what percent of people will go to Hell by country? I believe this is the most peculiar question I have ever seen on AB. Just sayin'. And I think you can get those maps at the AAA. Or Google Earth. ;)

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Ok so the guy I like knows I like him. I always want to say hi to him but he's always with friends and I don't ant to embarrass him at all and make his friends poke him and stuff and laugh. Cuz his friends know too. His b-day is coming up soon, fyi. HELP! Just give him a smile and a nod as you walk by. Make a habit of being by yourself when he's around so he can come and say hi. If you're with your friends, he'll avoid you like the plague, since if you've changed your mind, he won't risk being rejected in front of your friends.

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Guys: What do you think when girls play with their hair? I mean I do it all the time but I don't really see how it's flirtign exactly. What about "hair-playing" is a turn on? WHY?? :) <3333333 Well, a lot of girls do use their hair to flirt. Nine times out of ten, if a girl is talking with you while tossing her hair, playing with her earrings and all that stuff, she's into you. Just be aware that it's a classic flirting technique that many women use. It's not so much that it turns us on, it's just that it's such a common flirting technique that it gets the...

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Why do we say, that (girl/boy) is out of your (my) league even before meeting them? In a way, aren't you discriminating against that person unfairly? Perhaps, though not always. A friend of mine was chatting with a girl who didn't like being approached by guys who weren't hot enough... she said "they really should know better." But that's her loss. It's a crap shoot, really. Either they'll like you or they won't. The funny thing is, you can never tell what someone's going to find attractive. I...

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What would you do if you saw an armadillo? Hug it, squeeze it, and call it George. Or not. ;)

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My boyfriend and i argue about stupid stuff all the time, but mostly its about me naggin about other girls to him. He said he wished id quit so we can have a good relationship. I dont know how. What are ways i can quit getting so mad all the time? Before you start to say anything in a nagging way, count to ten and cool down. Men HATE being nagged. Imagine how you'd feel if he nagged you about the same things and how unfair it would be. Also, take up some nice hobbies to de-stress... read, learn a musical instrument, take up a good strenuous sport, learn a martial art, anything. At least one of your hobbies shoule be good and...

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How is the first man and woman just happen to have the most basic English names? They're not English, they're Hebrew. Adam means "man", go fig. Eve is derived from either the Hewbrew word meaning "to live" or "to breathe". :) Hope that helps.

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Guys, would you date a tomboy? Yup.

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Did samurai carry their swords on their backs or on their his? Carrying your sword on your back makes it impossible to draw from there, unless it's a very short sword. It's a Hollywood thing. You could sling a sword over your shoulder on a baldric, and sling it back down to draw, but drawing straight from the back is nearly impossible for all but the shortest of swords.

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This guy i know likes me is acting funny around me,he used to be so jolly and smiling a lot,but lately he has been down and sad.his mate says its me,he is afraid to make a move,in cases i reject him,whatya think?what should i do? GO GET HIM. Why are chicks so clueless about this? If you like a guy, go get him. Guys are often shy and scared of rejection. Sometimes they're so terrified of rejection they avoid asking women out that they're head over heels for!

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Theres a guy i love him and he sometimes acts like if he likes me back but sometimes he acts like if he doesn't care, i am getting tired of waiting for him and i don't know what to do. i don't know if to keep waiting or forget him but i don't know how OK girl, WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WAITING FOR???? Ask the guy out for crying out loud. Do you think that maybe (just maybe) you're being "hot and cold" and he's just reacting to that? He might be too shy to tell you how he feels. If that's the case, you've gotta do it. Go in there and get your hands dirty. The worst thing he could do is say no, and that's no...

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This girl works at walgreens and she appears friendly to me,yesterday after we talked she said," you should come by more often". does it means she is attracted to me as a friend or she would like to date me? I think so. She certainly wants to see more of you. I'd say 80% chance she's into you. Girls don't say stuff like that for no reason.

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This guy i know is giving loads of eye contact,sly winks,finds any excuse to touch me,playfully teases me all the time,calls me baby,when we are talking in company he always looks into my eyes,is he into me? Duh. Either that or he's the biggest flirt there is. and most guys suck at flirting, so there's your answer.

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Men - Testing your advice skills - please help this 28 year old girl. The question will be in my answer, below.. I think that to say "he's into you" is a gross understatement. He really likes you, but he is TERRIFIED of rejection. You have NO idea how intimidating women are to men. And you're younger, so he's thinking "why would a hot young thing like that ever want an old fart like me?" So he's basically stalling, avoiding the (to him) inevitable rejection. Men are...

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I really like this guy, but i'm too shy to ask him out. I think he likes me but how do I find out for sure without having to actually talk to him? You can't darlin'. Not unless you can read minds. Men are even more subtle about body language clues about interest that women are. You've got to talk to him, just not about how you feel about him yet. Your best bet is to flirt a bit with him. If you're talking to him, touch his arm or hand as when you're making a point. If he's younger, he'll REALLY notice....

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Does it seem odd that impertinent and pertinent aren't antonyms? or are they? I can't believe you asked such an impertinent question. But I don't think that such a question is pertinent to your value as a human being. :P

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I got dumped a couple of months ago because I lost my sixpack so I wasn't hot anymore. Now that I have it back, she wants me back. Should I give her another chance? Dude, are you totally nuts??? She DISRESPECTED YOU TO YOUR FACE. She views you as a trophy, not as a person. She's a punk, a bitch, and a shallow, vacuous, superficial, unwise, disrespectful, judgemental twit. Surely you can do better than that if you're "hot"?. Go get a woman that will love you for who you are on the inside. If she dumps you for a silly reason like that,...

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Where would you like to be five years from now? Ruling the known universe.

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What was God doing before He created the universe? Setting blasting caps.

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This guy who has been flirting with me,giving me loads of eye contact,being touchy feely with me yesterday told me that i was his perfect girlfriend,just the type he goes for!after that we were interuppted.what did he mean?is he gonna make THAT move? Probably. The interruption may have put him off his game. make sure you have the chance to spend time with him again. :)

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I"M AN AQUARIUS &THIS GUY IS A LIBRA. SAYS HE WANTS MORE THAN SEX. WE LINKED UP, HAD A ROMANTIC NITE .THE NEXT DAY I SNAPPED ON HIM CUZ THINGS SEEM LIKE SEX WAS ALL HE WANTED. NOW HE'STURNED OFF. HOW DO I GET HIM TO LIKE ME AGAIN LIKE HE DID B4 I SNAPPED? Yikes! Yeah, that would turn me off, too. There's nothing like snapping on a guy who's "in the mood" to send him packing. Remember that he likely took this as a rejection of his whole personality. If he wasn't just after sex (maybe he was, I don't know), then he's probably taken it pretty hard. Men have fragile egos where sex is concerned. You should phone him...

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Why are white men attracted to asian women? I have a friend who only dates asian women. He even travels to countries like Thailand and Japan. Well, I'm not as attracted to Asian women as I am to white women, but I do know a lot of men who found that white women were more likely to treat their men poorly than Asian women. I've met more than one who said something like "and I just went and gave up on white girls since I couldn't find one that wasn't a gold-digger/bitch/primadonna/whatever". They ended up...

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Why is Texas Hold'em so popular? 'cause people can't be bothered to learn real Poker.

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Would you like to live to be 100? I'll live forever or die trying!

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Do you think we should bring back spanking kids? Yes we should. Sometimes you've gotta do it. Sometimes it doesn't work. But it shouldn't be up to the state to dictate how a parent disciplines their child. Kids are too spoiled and sheltered these days. You even have parents calling into their 20-something children's workplaces if the young ADULT doesn't get a promotion or gets written up! Bunch of nancies.

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What are your thoughts on WWE wrestling? Personally, I hate it. The people who do it are skilled athletes, to be sure and it is dangerous. But fighting, it ain't. There are people who actually think it's REAL, which is a good way of telling who's an idiot and who's not.

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Everyone's got that first game that got them hooked into gaming, Whats yours, Mine is oldschool Runscape :o For computer games, Wizardry 1. (how's THAT for old school?) For pen and paper rpgs, AD&D 2nd Edition.

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How do I meet a girl that works in one of those little pharmacy areas know I like her?I used to talk to her when she was a cashier,but now she is in the pharmacy filling orders.I see her but am lost in translation.Anybody have any suggestions? How often and for how long did you talk with her? Do you know her well enough to lean over the kiosk and say hello? If so, stop by and ask her how her day's going. Then you can do the whole "long time no see" thing. If that goes well (check her body language), ask her if she wants to grab a coffee after her shift. And go from there.

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I'm a single female attracted to this guy at work. I 'm unsure of his status but would like advice on the best way to approach without being to eager? Well, is there a Starbucks nearby? If you're chatting away, look at your watch and say "hey, I'm dying for a coffee, wanna come to Starbucks (or wherever) with me?" He won't take that as interest, but it will make him aware that you're POSSIBLY interested. If he's happily taken, it will probably come up in conversation, since guys hate leading women on for the...

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I'm 14 years old and all i do is listen to 3 girls that i like bc they have noone else to talk 2 that will "keep it secret" so they talk 2 me, and since i like them...and i do this ( kepp there stuff secret).....is this a good way to get them to notice me No, it isn't. It is in fact the WORST way. You'll get shunted into the "friends" category pronto, and then your chances go out the window. Keep in mind you're fourteen, and a bit young to be worrying about this kind of stuff. That being said, the best way to be noticed is to be funny and confident, and have a great life that a girl would want to be a part of. Don't...

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God calls you and says he's having a party with the Laker Girls. There's going to be Men, Women, booze, Blunts, and strippers of both sexes. Do you go? If this Question offends you kiss my @ss and keep the DR to urself. Damn straight I go!

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Do you think Satan is real? Do I believe in Satan as the "fallen angel?" No. Satan means "accuser". It's a job, not a person. And Lucifer(a) is a goddess, IIRC, who has nothing to do with the Christian idea of Satan.

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Anyone knows of any natural remedies that cure diarrhea? Tea. I prefer iced tea when I have the trots. Works OK.

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Isn't it time Judaism outgrew circumcision? Well, that's a "cutting" question!

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Who is your favorite Rap Artist and you're favorite song by them? Rap almost invariably sucks. Though K-OS is actually palatable. At least there's REAL instruments.

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If the big bang theory was correct lets just say.....then who created the gasses and the rest of the universe before ours? I have no flippin' clue. I don't think it was me. At least I don't remember doing it. ;)

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God, I'm so bored of life already and I'm only 15. How do you people live so long without dying of boredom!? There's so much out there to do. You just haven't been exposed to it yet. Here's some stuff that I do: I play bass. I've got a degree in music, have performed in front of a crowd of 15,000 people. I've been on TV and played in studio and played on people's CDs. I think that's neat. Not boring. I study swordsmanship. I've had a piece of blunt steel (a...

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A priest at a local Christain Church rips up Pokemon Cards in front of little kids and says tehy are "Evil monsters created by Satan". Is that right to you? Yes this is true. He's an idiot. They're only cards. It's a GAME. He obviously needs help.

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I told my boyfriend of 1 year that I cheated on him. He says he doesnt know if he can forget about it and i dont expect him to. but is there a good chance that he will be able to come back to me and oopen his heart to me again? Not a good chance, but there's a chance.

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What do women do that upset or put off a man? Whining! Suck it up, princess. And interruptions. Just because it pops into your head doesn't mean he needs to hear it. Save it for a proper conversation so you don't interrupt him 273 times a minute. Not letting him be a guy. We like beer, farting, watching fights, telling dirty jokes and whatever it is that guy geeks out on. Yelling in order to get your way. Being frigid. If you...

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How come girls don't like me (college boy)? I'm a nice guy, I like to think I'm good-looking, and I treat women with respect. It just seems every time I talk to a girl, it's the last time they ever want to talk to me. (I shower, brush, hair groomed, etc.) You could be too nice. Read "How to Become and Alpha Male" by Johnathan Alexander. It shows how to not be the "nice guy" and still attract girls while treating them with respect.

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What makes a guy sexy? Being me, of course! ;)

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My husband told me that he likes to cheat for fun,I love him so much,but he won't stop cheating,what should I do,what would you do? Dump his punk ass. I've been in loveless relationships. It ain't worth it!

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I'm gay, and I want to know the truth on the amount of people on average who are okay with it and who have a problem with it. Thoughts? OK, you're gay. Awesome. I have no problem with that. In fact, I wish that there were more gay men. In fact, I wish that say, 80% of men were gay! Then I, as a straight man, would have an even chance with the ladies. ;)

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A girl who always says "I make her day," generally laughs when I'm around her, and when I go to sleep she IMs me "sweet dreams." Now she said that she has a crush on a guy that "I don't know." Does she like this guy? Man, that is totally messed up. I've had similar situations. I still haven't figured it out. That being said, my guess is she likes you AND the other guy, but likes you more and is trying to get you to make a move. Either that or she's batshit insane. Or both, come to think of it. ;)

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I'm in the navy and so is my girl she is litteraly on the other side of the planet constantaly getting hit on by men not only on her ship and and in other countries. Should I trust her? Well, it makes no difference either way. Either she will cheat or she won't. There's nothing you can do to make a person feel a certain way. You have to let go of the jealousy and embrace trust. Not because of HER, but because of YOU. By trusting her, you are affirming your own value. Certainly you believe you are worth being faithful to? Is she worth being faithful to? You have to...

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What is your opinion of Will Smith? Meh.

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How do you let someone kno you are interested in them but without saying `i like you ` or anywhere along those lines. maybe body language ? some kind of conversation? Guys notice phyisical contact. We really, really do. But we're not always sure what the girl's intentions are because some are touchy-feely. Lean in when you talk to him. Dress just a bit nicer when you know he'll be around. Smile and wave hello when you see him walking by. Ask him how his day was. If you want the touching to be more obvious, then if you touch his arm while...

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Why do good girls like bad guys? Because the girls get off on the drama and excitement. They're too immature for a "real" relationship, so they go for the cheap thrills of an emotional rollcoaster ride, rather than the emotional depth of a real relationship. Most girls can't even tell the difference until they're older.

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You just saw a home video of your spouse cheating on you...now what? Get my legal team in order, punt her to the curb and get divorced, pronto.

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I have liked this guy for a while now. But when he is around me, he seems shy and nervous...do you think he might like me? Seems like it. Hard to say for sure though. Does he look your way when you're chatting with someone across the room? That would be a sign if he's shy. Women often make us men nervous if we like them.

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If God really does exist. Then why is he evil? Well, YOU might think that any given deity is evil. You might be right. But I doubt our primitive little chimp brains are even worthy of truly judging the inherent value of a Divine Being,any more than a slug could judge you as good or evil.

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If someone ran for President, but they were a follower of a Pagan or alternate religion (Buddist, Hindu, Wiccan) would you vote for them? Why or why not? Sure. Someone's religion is none of my business.

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If you had to change your religion, which other religion would be your first choice and which would be your last? First choice: Hellenismos, or maybe Celtic Reconstructionism. Last choice: Islam. By largest of all possible margins.

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How do you fight your battles against the principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places and not against flesh and blood? Febreeze.

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Easter, Estarte or Ishtar, which one is for you? Ostara, but I practice more Nordic Heathenism than continental Germanic.

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Who is your god/goddess? What is he/she like? How do you worship? The goddess Freya. She's... uh... intense. Though I also honour all of the Aesir and Vanir. You can look up online Heathen or Asatru rituals and you'll probably get a reasonable idea what it's all about.

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Why do a lot of the same people who don't like Harry Potter for it's magic and sorcery believe in the stories of the bible, which have Jesus walking on water, people being brought back from the dead and water turning into wine? What is the difference? Simple answer: Because they're dumb.

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Please ask your God what is his name? This question is for the christians who say they have a personal relationship with God. We know it isnt Yahweh, or Jehovah, or God. It could be a Hebrew word. She's a goddess and her name is Freya. An excerpt from a poem for Her by Galina Krasskova: "...I will summon Her forth with a song of steel, for she is fierce and shows no mercy. The field of combat is as sweet as the battlefield of love, and in both, She is the victor. She is sweetness and fury, molten flame, the sharp edge of a killing blade. She is danger and desire,...

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What do you hope to find in heaven? Fun.

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Have you ever been harassed because of your beliefs? No. I'm a Heathen, and I've even been loaned a drinking horn by a born-again Christian to use for a yule ritual gathering. In Canada, people don't really care about religion so much. We're pretty secular, so we're free to believe whatever the heck we want to.

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What sorts of religious symbolism can be found where you are right now? A Mjollnir (Thor's Hammer) pendant. A small Julbock. A copy of the Prose Edda. An altar.

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What do you enjoy most about your Church, if you do go to church? Mead. Drinking horns. Swords. It's all good. :) They're not required, but they sure are fun.

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Are there any religions that believe that masturbation is morally right, or at the very least neutral all together? I would say most of them don't really care one way or the other.

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Are all religions good? If a person thinks that they are doing good deeds is this good enough? Not all are good. Some are downright hurtful. And even if the religion itself is harmless, bad people can corrupt it and use it for evil. However, in my religion, it's ONLY the deeds that matter. The gods don't care what you think. They seem to care that you act with honour and contribute to your community and stick by your family. There are no "commandments" in Asatru....

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If thers is only one God, one religion. Will that God accept those of other religions who are sincere? And what about people who have never heard even the name of Jesus? Personally, I reject the notion that there is only one god, and that only one people stuck in the armpit of the planet achieved spiritual enlightenment, and out of them, only one guy can give you salvation. Pretty ridiculous, in my view. I refuse to believe that the Israelites (or whoever, it doesn't matter) managed to get Real Ultimate Power in Spiritual Realms (TM) while the Japanese,...

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Why is it okay to thank god but it isn't okay to blame him? It's perfectly OK to blame God. I just don't think it's very helpful. Most of the good and bad in our lives comes from our own actions. Read "Illusions" by Richard Bach. Suppose for the sake of argument that God really doesn't like you, and actually IS out to get you. What could you possibly do about it? Probably not too much, eh? Before you go either blaming or...

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The Israelites became Jews only after God gave them the Torah at Mt Sinai. what religion were they before? The Israelites weren't religiously homogenous until long after Moses died. Certainly the years they spent in Egypt would have had a profound influence on them, but there's no evidence I've seen that says they followed the Egyptian religion. At any rate, Caananite religion is reasonably well documented, and easy enough to look up. That the Israelites (rightly, in my view) clung to...

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Do you have any controversial views? Yes: I'm pagan. I believe the Desert Faiths (Christianity, Judaism, Islam) are parasites on spirituality and should be shunted back to the sandbox they came from so the rest of the world can get on with life. I believe that people should be allowed to carry weapons for self defence, including concealed firearms. I despise political correctness. I believe pop culture is bunch of crap. I...

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Have you ever been to a Scandinavian country? If not, which one would you like to visit? Sweden. My mom was from there.

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Have you ever been told that you have a nice Ass? Yup.

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What do you consider sexy & what do you consider trampy when it comes to a woman? Long dark, straight hair. Blue eyes. Great smile. Nice butt, nice rack.

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What does it mean if a guy tells you that you get sexier by the day!!!!!!is he into you? Yup, most likely.

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I'm 13. I want to lose 10 pounds before the summer. I have a major sweet tooth so I love candy, chocolate, smoothies, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, etc. I really want to lose the ten pounds but not have to give up sweets for 10 months. Advice? Tips? It's portion size that matters. Don't have the whole chocolate bar... just have one piece. And drink LOTS of water. Though unless you're actually overweight, I think you're a bit young to be worrying about that. And get active! Take up a sport... swimming and wrestling will get you slimmed down in a hurry! And even if you don't need to lose weight, the exercise will...

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What things do people incorrectly assume about you based on the way you look? They assume I'm a dumb forklift jockey. OK, I do drive a forklift as part of my job (I have to admit, forklifts are too much fun!), but I also run a shipping network that covers a good portion of Western Canada, I have a degree in music with first class honours, university silver medal, was at one point fluent in classical Latin, and teach martial arts in my spare time. They see the...

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Are you a strong person? emotionally (not physically) Yes.

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Can you name two things that just belong together? Myself and Catherine Zeta Jones. Or Bif Naked... A guy can dream, can't he??? :D

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Do you think its wrong for a guy to like to wear womens clothes and makeup at home in private?love dressing up in a pretty dress ,silky pantyhose ,lingerie,heels ,perfume ,shaved legs and relaxing dress this way. It's kind of weird, but it's not wrong. Not at all. Whatever floats your boat, buddy. Who am I to tell you what to do in the privacy of your own home? Go get yourself some new lingerie. :)

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What is the most annoying thing that someone could do to you? Wet willie. ick.

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Is your favorite book written by a man or a women? A man: J.R.R. Tolkien. As much as I enjoy many female authors, very few of them can portray the way a man thinks, especially if it's written in the first person. Some get very close, though. Tanith Lee's old stuff is awesome... she has the best understanding of the male psyche of any female author I've ever read.

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What defines the very essence of who and what you are? Rootless musician and swordsman. :)

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This is just a thought, but would the world be a safer place without gung-ho americans in it. No, it wouldn't. Like or hate 'em the U.S. has done a lot of good in the world, probably more than any other country. Sometimes you've gotta kick some ass, and sometimes that goes wrong. We can't always know how things are going to turn out. It's not gung-ho americans that are the problem... it's how they're directed.

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What pisses you off about people at a grocery store? Slow walkers. Move it along, people! :)

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I want to kill myself....what can I do to stop myself...?... Get psychological help, NOW. There is no need for suicide. The problems you face cannot be worse than death, they just seem that way. Persevere. There are people who need you and love you. Even if you feel that there aren't, THERE WILL BE... trust me.

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Everyone grab the smallest thing near you and describe it. NOW!!!! That would be my computer mouse. Go fig. ;)

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All men.... what do you think the sexiest way a women can wear her hair is? Long and straight. And over my thighs. ;)

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Would you go with me? I don't wanna go by myself. I'll go, but you have to go first.

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What did your shirt say, yesterday? My shirts, to the best of my knowledge, are incapable of vocal communication. Thus, I posit that my shirt said nothing at all. The one I am wearing at the moment is likewise uncommunicative.

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What part of your body turns you on more when kissed there? Neck and ear.

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What religion (or lack of religion) do you follow and why? Asatru (Norse Heathenism).

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How to improve songwriting? I have plenty of ideas for song themes, but I've never been much of a poet. The only way to get better is by doing it. Remember that 80% of what you write will be completely UNUSEABLE: trash, garnage, junk, crap. It's that leftover 20% that you turn into music. You know why all of Stevie Wonder's songs are so well written? He writes five songs A DAY. That's 1825 songs each year. Out of that, he'd pick 12 to make a record. If you wrote over 1800...

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What songs would you consider to be orgasmic? Limelight by Rush. YYZ by Rush. Anything by John Coltrane as well.

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What type of martial art is taught to soldiers/special forces? Pretty much a blend of everything, which ends up being called "Modern Military Combatives" or something similar. They just take what they need from whatever art (Asian, European, etc.) and make a system out of it. A good example is Krav Maga.

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I've seen a pic of a Chinese policeman and the movie "Forbidden Kingdom" (don’t bother seeing it) where someone was doing a front kick, but it looked like they were aiming with the heel. Is that a Kung Fu kick? A punch is a punch and a kick is a kick for the most part. We use the same kick in German Kampfringen, usually to the guts or the knee. I'm pretty sure the Savate (French Kickboxing) guys do it too. :)

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What are there any Chinese weapon sparring competitions? Asian weapon MA tend to be somewhat conservative with sparring. Some weapon arts don't spar AT ALL. Your best bet would to look for a Historical European Swordsmanship tournament and ask if you could participate using your jian or dao, which are pretty close to arming sword and messer/falchion, respectively. The WMA/HES crowds are usually willing to mix it up with anyone who shows skill...

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What is your favorite non-firearm projectile weapon? Toss-up between a longbow or a crossbow. They're both really neat. Weapons are so much fun to study that it becomes hard to pick a favourite after a while!

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What is your favorite weapon from the Martial Arts and how do you treat it? Mine is the weapon of the Samurai, the katana. I have eight handmade ones that I keep in a glass display case, and 1 handmade one I use for practice along with a bokken. Mine is the European longsword. I have two sharps from Albion Swords. I keep them oiled and in their scabbards (which were custom made by Christian Fletcher), unless I've using them for solo drills or test-cutting. I have a blunt practice weapon (again, made by Albion) which I keep wherever I need to, either in its bag or leaning up against the wall. My wooden wasters I keep wherever,...

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Would you like a moment with Diana Krall? That's about all the time it would take me. ;)

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How to make a girl regret losing you Have an awesome life with an awesome woman that isn't her.

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Why are straight women attracted to Penises? Because penises are awesome!!! :D I know, 'cause I have one. Hours of fun for both me AND her. Even more fun than a Slinky!

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I like a girl that used to look at me alot she also likes to spray water at me she laughs and runs while i chase her...does she like me? Oh hell yeah! :D Go get 'er tiger!

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If you knew for a fact that you could get away with it would you cheat on your spouse or significant other? No. Honour before everything.

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What do you remember most about your first bf/gf? That she was an AMAZING kisser. Like, wow. :)

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I'm a 16 year old guy and about to have my first proper relationship. What should I know so that I don't screw it up, because I really like this girl Think before you speak. ;) Don't be an ass. Don't let her walk all over you... stand up for yourself. A girl respects a man who says no once in a while. Be a gentleman. Don't look at her tits ALL THE TIME, but don't ignore them either. ;) Basically, treat her a little bit like the kid sister you adore. Tease her gently from time to time. Girls like to be teased in a...

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What do you do when you know you should move on because you know you deserve better but you just dont want to. Get your friends to help you. I was in a bad relationship so my friends had an intervention and got me out. But if I had asked them first they'd have stepped up and helped me out.

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What's the last book you could not put down? Blood Ties, by Jim Butcher. It's a Harry Dresden novel, what's not to like? :D

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What sport would you invent to be at the next olympics and why? Longsword fencing. 'Cause I'm good at it and it's cool. ;) Or Pankration, cause it used to be in the Olympics and isn't anymore.

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Why aren't women interested in sex? You obviously haven't met mine. I'm tired. ;)

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How good a sword fighter would you be? I'm a pretty decent swordsman. I'm pretty handy with a longsword. I'm not too shabby with a grossemesser (medieval German falchion), and my rapier fencing is hopelessly mediocre, but functional.

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Do you believe in life after death?(heaven and hell or being born again as someone else)I don't. I would like to know what other people think about this. I do. Energy can neither be created nor destroyed. There is too much funky shit out there for me to discount it. I've had too many spooky experiences to believe that this is all we get. Though I can't say what the afterlife is actually like, since no one really knows. I hope it's cool, like Valhalla or something.

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Religious folk, do you have any proof, besides your own book of faith (Bible, Koran, whatever), that your religion is "the one" No. I believe what I believe. I don't believe that there is ONE true religion. Everybody has to work things out on their own. Life is too precious to predicate your spiritual life on what someone else told you. I'm a pagan. I'm a Heathen, following the Norse deities. But it's not the ONLY way. Shinto is a good way, and similar to Heathenism, actually. Wicca is a good way....

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Ok I'm usually not religious, but doesn't it seem unfair that the people that get offended by Christmas and stuff like that are allowed to practice there customs? Well, I'm a pagan. And Christmas is just fine with me. Have your nativity scenes at city hall. Put up your decorations. Have the Christmas Carol performed in schools. Dress up like Santa. It's not "happy holidays", its freakin' MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!! Get over it, people who try to ruin Christmas for others becase it "offends" you. You don't have the right...

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What is the deity of Judaism? Yahweh. In Caananite religion, Yahweh was the son of El and Asherah. Yahweh became the national deity of Israel, and later he came to be thought of as the ONLY god.

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Do you believe that the Anti-Christ will come? I applied for the job but was turned down, so I guess not any time soon. Too bad, the pay's great and the benefits are kick-ass. :P

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ISLAM: What words do you associate with ISLAM the religion? Unfortunately: Intolerance. Extremism. Suicide bombers. Opression of women. phrases like "butcher those who mock Islam" (saw it on a placard). Jihad. Salman Rushdie. Great religion these days, eh? Apparently (and ironically) newly made to be incompatible with humour and free thought. I bet the Arabic philosophers of old are rolling in their graves seeing their faith...

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Rainbows should ONLY appear on Earth if the promise GOD made was true...So if rainbows appear on other planets bacause of science;...THEN THE BIBLE LIES...That was my point...HELP ME Understand...? It's because that's a MYTH. In my religion, the myths say that the gods use the rainbow to travel to earth (could be a reference to the Milky Way though). But now we know what causes rainbows. Don't confuse the window trappings with the religion itself. Just focus on the actual THEOLOGY rather than the STORIES. The stories are there to illustrate points, not explain the natural...

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Are you jaded or do you still have a sense of wonder about our world? Yes, and yes. ;)

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How to "accidently" bump into him?? I like this older guy. i need to find a way to talk to him, so i figured "accidently" bump into him. But how do i do it? and how to do it that he doesent think i did it on purpose!!! Help It's better if he thinks you DID do it on purpose. Men generally assume you're not interested unless there's solid evidence to the contrary.

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What is the perfect breast size nowadays _Available_ boobs, on a woman. A great set of boobs on a chick who hates me does me no good. ;)

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Ight.....theres this new girl at my school....shes really cute..what are some good things that i could say to her? Ask her how she's liking the new school.

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How would you no if a girl liked you? what are some signs?.... because I have a big suspition that this one girl I like....likes me. Well, she'll smile a lot. She'll laugh at all your jokes, even the ones that aren't funny. ;) She'll tease you in a friendly way. She'll toss her hair or play with her earrings when she talks with you. She'll touch you. She'll blush, especially if you ask her out! She'll smooth her hair or her clothes. She'll imitate your actions (taking a drink when...

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Why do girls seem to enjoy cuddling a LOT more than guys? What? I'm a guy and I LOVE cuddling. What's not to like about it? It's like the easiest way to indulge in awesomeness there is!

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Has anyone ever kissed in the rain. And how was it because i want to kiss my girlfriend in the rain for a romantic thing. Yes, and yes.

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What do you think is the most effective martial art? It's fighters that win fights, not the art. Any system that is pure to its roots in life-and-death combat will be effective. Martial Arts are at their heart very simple. Even though they take a lifetime to master, everything is just a variation on the basics. Just like in music, there are only 12 notes... it's making them work that takes the effort. :)

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I have been practicing Wicca for two years, and lately I have felt like abandoning my pother studies and consume my life with Wicca, is this wrong? Is it wrong to want to not want to learn anything that isn't about Wicca? I myself am a man of faith, but we cannot allow ourselves to be consumed by religion. That way lies extremism and frankly, madness. Live a balanced life above all things. The gods created us to live in a pretty cool world... it would be a shame to miss it.

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Have you continued your families religion? Yes and no. I was raised Christian, but coverted to Asatru (Norse Heathenism) about a year ago, the religion of my ancestors before they converted to Christianity. So abandoned the faith of my direct forebears for that of my ancient forebears, who are still my family, just further back. :)

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Is Jewish a race or a religion? If you convert does that change your race? It is both. It is the religion of the ancient Israelites and their descendants. After time, the tribe of Judah (where the term Jew comes from) was virtually all that was left of ancient Israel. The Diaspora scattered the Jews to many different nations, and they adopted the local cultures to varying degrees. Sometimes they interbred with local populations, and other times not. Sometimes...

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What are your thoughts on Mariah Carey? An awesome voice wasted on utter dreck. Just like Celine Dion... just goes to show that talent and skill don't beget good taste.

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I'm turning 37 in a few days and I don't have a woman. I don't have an esteem problem. I'm very proud of myself. I simply don't know how to talk to women. They scare me. Help. Women can be scary, no doubt about it. But remember they're just folks. Some of them are just as nervous as you are. There's a book you need to read. It's called "How to Become an Alpha Male" by John (I think it's John) Alexander. It takes a lot of the mystery out of dealing with the opposite sex. If you follow his advice, you'll probably do OK in the female...

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Who are some celebrities who you would like to hang out with? Randy Couture, if you could call him a celeb. I'd like to hang out with the guys in Rush, too. As far as any of the more popular celebrities are concerned, they can go take a long walk off a short pier for all I care. :)

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What is the best comment you can make regarding Islam? That I'm not forced to practice it.

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What makes a particular woman stand out to a man? I mean even if her freinds/any woman is prettier than her, why would he be attracted to that one girl? If she's cool. Basically, if she's confident, smart, funny and non-judgemental, guys will flock to her, assuming she's not utterly repulsive physically.

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If you had to fight off an attacker with something other than a firearm or explosive device, what weapon would you choose? Well, it depends on my prep time and the surroundings. I'm also assuming weapon-use legality is a non-issue here. ;) My best weapon is the longsword, which I study and teach. I have two sharp ones: An Albion Agincourt: http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/nextgen/sword-medieval-agincourt-xv.htm and an Albion Earl:...

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Who's going to win the UFC Heavy Weight Bout.. Brock Lesnar or Randy Couture? If Lesnar lands a solid punch on Randy, he's in trouble. But he's a hard guy to hit, and he's got a good chin. If he manges to close with Lesnar or take his back, there's a good chance he can submit him. If Randy ends up on the bottom, Brock will pancake him like he did Heath Herring. As to whether Randy can get out of that, I'm not sure. What I am sure is if...

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Is it worth learning knife fighting and defense seeing as how mist knife attacks occur with the victim having no time to react? It's better than nothing at all. Usually a victim is stabbed three times before he knows there's a knife being used. If that's the case, tough noogies, you're toast. However if you see him coming you've got a chance. What if you're stabbed but you're lucky enough to not take a serious wound? That training could make sure you live to make it to the hospital.

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What type of martial art teaches you to use the energy of your opponent against them? All of them, really. In German longsword, the medieval manuals advise us to use strength against weakness and weakness against strength. Even if you're just ducking an overcommited attack and punching the guy in the mouth after, you're still using his energy against him. It's just that some arts make a point of emphasizing that method of fighting, sometimes to their detriment.

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Some say if a guy is too shy to ask a girl out then the girl should ask the guy out but how does one know when to ask a guy out...im attractive but get asked out by the guys i dont want to ask me out It's very simple... you see a guy you like, drop a few hints. Chances are he won't notice, though. If he does notice, then he has to be SURE you will respond positively, otherwise the risk is too great. If he doesn't notice, than ask him out. Once he gets over the shock of it all, you'll have a date! :)

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Are you a breakfast person? Poached eggs are my favourite. Breakfast is my favourite meal by far. :)

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Do you agree that the most intelligent people in the world are not religious minded? One's religion or lack thereof and the level of one's intelligence are not related.

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If you had to pick between listening to only instrumental or only vocal, which would you choose? Instrumental. It's common to use the vocals to disguise the fact that the music is really crappy.

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Where are all the pagans in this place? Are you short on pagans? ;) There are a lot of us kicking around on AB.

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I think love has abandoned me...I loved this girl with all my heart and soul but i guess that wasnt enough i just dont know what to do anymore i dont even wanna try i dont think i could handle this happening to me again Well, I seriously doubt you've had more heartache than I have. Eventually you'll get over it, and it won't be a big deal. I know it sounds heartless, but suck it up princess and be a man. Remember that all these emotions you feel are TEMPORARY. They WILL pass. In the meantime, it's time for you to work on making yourself happy. Indulge in hobbies you really enjoy. Get...

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Do you know anyone who's into Wicca? I know a Heathen who was a practicing Wiccan before she converted to Heathenry.

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I've been trying to play bass with a pick but as I would with guitar, my coordination with a pick lacks. Any tips out there for playing with a pick on bass? Start with slow, consistent practice, using up and down picking action, never going up twice or down twice in a row... save sweep-picking for later. Do chromatic notes on each string in one position, first starting with a down stroke, then with an up-stroke. Then practice scales so you have an uneven number of notes on a string, keeping the same up and down pattern. This will get you used to...

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What AB-ers are Pagan? Why have you chosen this path? I am. I chose Heathenism because I could no longer follow the tenets of Christianity, and I wanted to follow something that honoured my ancestors, my mother in particular, who passed away a few years ago.

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Is paganism so bad? Something about it seems both beautiful and ancient. There's nothing wrong with it. There are many different types of Paganism (Heathenism, Hellenismos, etc), all of which are worth investigating. There are more modern practicioners every year.

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Crazy ex girlfriend says i stole a large sum of money, and is threatening to tell police unless i give her money. What should i do? And if she tells police, what can they do with a cazy statement like that with no evidence to back her up? At this point it's just her word against yours. Does she have evidence that you stole money? By law, you are innocent until proven guilty. The burden of proof is on her, not you. Get your financial records in order, maybe call a lawyer for a consultation. Get character witnesses ready to go.

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What gives women power over men? The fact that modern men don't know how to be MEN. Women get power over us because we LET THEM. We date women, trying to buy their affections, putting them on pedestals and whatnot. The fact is, we don't need to do that. As soon as you figure out how a woman's mind works, she loses her power over you completely, and the playing field is level. Then it just becomes good fun...

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There is this guy i relly like but he doesn't even know i exist how can i get him to notice me? Well, if you've walked by him, he's noticed you. He just may have not "considered" you if you get what I mean. Guys check out every woman they see. The trick is turning his quick assessment of you into wanting a more detailed inspection. Try talking to him. Ask him for the time or something.

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I like being ordinary. Being considered normal by others is one of the best feelings I know. Do you too, revel in being much the same as everyone else? I like being very abnormal compared to everyone else. It's not a conscious decision, but I just am not into the same things everyone else is. If someone called me "normal", I don't think I'd take it very well. :)

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Why do i always fall for the wrong men? i want to believe they are for real but their all players. please help. You fall for the wrong men because you can't tell the difference between a confident man and a jerk. You crave emotional connection, but if you can't get that, you go for an emotional rollercoaster. It's typical female behaviour, really. Basically, if you're on an emotional rollercoaster because of what your man does, he's a player and a jerk so dump him. Once you...

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How do you let a guy know your REALLY into him,without looking desparate? Well, there are some signals that guys will notice. If you'talking with him, smiling, playing with your earrings, maybe with a toss of the hair thrown in there, he'll likely figure it out. That doesn't mean he'll make a move, though.

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Is it a turn off if a girl can't dance? I hate dancing. Ugh. Many men don't like it, so it's probably no big deal most of the time.

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Voice your opinion: Nunchakus (nunchucks) or Bo Staff? First of all, it's a Bo OR a staff, since "Bo Staff" means "Staff staff". The staff is simply one of the best weapons you can have. Take a look at the writings of George Silver, who is considered one the most authoritative writers on armed combat, period. He said: "The short staff or half pike, forest bill, partisan, or glaive, or such like weapons of...

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I am looking to get into mixed martial arts but there are no mma schools near where I live how can I get into mma? Get some training in boxing and wrestling. The nice thing is that you'll get good training in almost any boxing gym.

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What is your favorite martial art? Do you practice it regularly? Kunst des Fechtens, the martial art of Medieval Germany. I teach it once a week, with special emphasis on the use of the two-handed longsword. I train as often as I can.

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I like this guy, and I'm not sure if the signs he's giving really mean something. How do I know I'm not blowing things out of proportion? Tell us what he's doing, and then we'll have a better idea. Basically, if you keep running into him, and he usually smiles and says hi, that's a good sign. If he puts his hands on his hips (or that kind of dominant posture) when he's with you, that can be a sign. Guys tend to be more subtle when showing a woman they like her. Men fear rejection more than anything. If...

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If a guy flirts with you,gives you loads of eye contact,tells you that you are his ideal girlfriend,but doesnt make a move,what would you do? Ask him out! He's probably shy about asking girls out.

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This guy who likes me is doing work at my hse for 4 months,we have grown closer,lately he is in a rotton humour,just not his jolly self,hs mate asked if he made a move on me and did i reject!was he gna do it?is he like this cos he didnt move on me? Maybe. It's likely that he may have flirted with you, but perhaps you didn't catch it and respond, so he thinks you're not into him. He might have taken your lack of response as rejection. Men fear rejection more than ANYTHING. He might have decided that making it more obvious is too much of a risk and has decided not to pursue you. Men have a tendency to shoot themselves...

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How come I get scared and break eye contact when a woman who might be interested looks at me? How can I redeem myself? I do the same thing sometimes. The key is to practice making eye contact in general... try really pretty cashiers and when they say hello, "Hi, how are you today?". That way you get used to eye contact and a bit of low-pressure chatting. :)

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Would you volunteer to help colonize another earth-like planet, and why? Absolutely... to contribute to humanity's advancement in that way would be awesome!

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I was putting my husbands cloths one day, and decided to rearange the drawer's when doing so i found some porn mag's and it made me mad,is he just beening a man or is this something to be worried about giving i look nothing like those girls.is he cheating That's pretty normal. Is he cheating? Probably not. Having those items is pretty darn normal. Men have generally high sex drives, since we spend our entire adult lives potentially minutes from an orgasm, if you think about it. We're almost always up for a quickie. If you thought about sex LITERALLY every minute the way a man does, you'd probably have porn too. ;)

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My boyfriend won't let me go to his house. We've been going out for more than a year now and I still haven't seen where he lives. What do you think about that? Maybe some chick boiled his rabbit and now he's scared s**tless. ;)

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Do lads over analyse things as much as girls do? Yes, yes we do.

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Why are people so fascinated by atheists? I think it's just PEOPLE are interesting, by and large. Humans are a kooky, kooky bunch, and therefore fascinating. It's just that some people are atheists, but are already fascinating by default since they're human. Go out "people watching" and you'll see what I mean. We're a goofy little species, and I love it. :)

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If there really are Aliens, and we have been visited by them what do they want with us? Well, according to people who claim to have abduction experiences, it appears they are working on creating a hybrid human-alien species. Perhaps their own reproductive ability is at an end, and they seek to add new DNA to their perhaps failing or stagnating genetic code. If they really wanted the plantet for themselves, they could have easily taken it by now. If they were particulary...

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Why is it so hard to talk to a girl you like, when you can act like an idiot in public, talk to anyone on the street, act yourself wherever you go, and you don't care, but that one person makes you nervous and want to hide? It's because you attach expectations to the conversation. You have to go into things not caring what happens... if you can train yourself to not give a crap what the girl thinks about you, then you're much more relaxed. Just talk to girls for the sake of doing it, just for fun. Then you won't get nervous.

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Why are most beautiful people shallow? It's an overgeneralization, but beautiful people can get by on their looks. People treat you better if you look nice, that's just the way it is. Some people never get past that stage to work on other aspects of their personality, and hence become shallow.

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Do you believe in spanking your children? Not like beating them or anything, but the occassional butt spanking? Absolutely. As long as the punishment is meted out fairly and consistently, and without inappropriate force. In Canada, it's now officially illegal to spank your children, which I think is absolutely insane. I don't want the State telling people how to parent their own children. In fact, I don't want the State telling me much at all.

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Why is every religion so afraid of science? My religion (Asatru) embraces science, and human effort to better itself in general.

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Im a guitarist, I snowboard, play sports, and im shy as hell when it comes to talkin to the girl i like, any tips on starting a conversation with an interesting topic? Just talk to her like you would anybody else. What's freaking you out is that you've got expectations and you're afraid of rejection. Just chat up girls for fun, for no reason, just for the sake of doing it. Sometimes they'll be rude to you, and that's OK. After a while, it won't even bother you and you'll just be able to chat with whoever.

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Guys, what are some signs that you use to communicate that you like a girl? Look for him hanging out where you're likely to be. He may keep his hands on his hips when talking to you, or hook his thumbs into his pockets to make himself seem broader and bigger and confident. He'll look for opportunities to talk to you and see what you're about. Ironically, guys are even more sublte than women when showing interest in a woman. We don't want to go...

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After reading the Bible, I noticed that you shouldn't eat pig as its an unclean animal, I've been eating this for years now feel guilty? Don't worry about it. In my religion. pig (boar, specifically) is practically our liturgical meat. :) So go have another ham steak.

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Is any amount of selfishness a good or bad thing? Being selfish enough to stand up for yourself and pursue those things that are important to you is a good thing. Otherwise you can end up being a human doormat.

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What is jazz? Jazz is an amalgom of European classical harmony, blues, and the African emphasis on rhythm that is primarily improvised, often with a "swing" feeling. Note that this feeling isn't cut and dried... what swings when you're playing Count Basie isn't the same as what swings when you're playing 1960's hard bop.

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What is your favourite concerto, for any instrument? Jeff Beal's Concerto for Jazz Bass and Orchestra. A truly excellent example of Third Stream done right.

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In Classical music, do you prefer Baroque style, Classical style, or Romantic style? (Referring to the different time periods) Baroque (Bach is my hero) and 20th Century Classical (Stravinsky, Webern, Messiaen).

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Who was the best classical composer ever to of lived? According to most musicians, the greatest composer of all time was J.S. Bach. I agree with that judgement. Other greats that you'll hear that deserve that title are Mozart, Beethoven and Stravinsky.

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I've lost my girlfriend because i'm a good guy why always girls doesn't like the respectable guys? Been there myself, bud. It sucks, eh? My best advice is to go read "How to Become an Alpha Male" by John Alexander (I think). It shows the difference between being a jerk and a nice guy and the Alpha Male, which is what you want to be. It's geared more to seduction, but the advice is just as applicable to the initial stages of a relationship, and dating in general. Good...

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Do pagans have Holy Books (Scripture) of ancient origin? Heathens use the Norse Eddas and Sagas as sources for spiritual guidance. We don't hold them in as high esteem as Christians, Jew and Muslims do theirs, but they are an important source of knowledge.

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Have you ever participated in a Pagan ritual? Yes. Yule, specifically, asides from my own private devotions.

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Samurai vs Knight, Who would win? Why? The training of a Samurai and Knight was so similar in hand to hand combat that you really can't call a winner. The edge generally goes to the knight who has superior technology and better steel. Also, he'll likely have seen more varieties of armours due to their tendency to travel widely. However, no Samurai worth his salt will take a look at a knight in full plate armour and...

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Wht age were u when u had ur first true love?:) Haven't had one yet. :)

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Why is so hard to find a good guy? It's hard to find quality people in general. With regards to more sensistive men, they tend to be shy, even the good looking ones. If you think you can just wait for one to come up to you and sweep you off you're feet, you'll be waiting till you're retired. Go and chat up as many men you can, and you'll eventually find one. :)

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I am 22 years old and I have only been on 3 dates. It is very hard for me to ask girls on dates because a couple have said no and so it ruins my confidence, what can I do to be better at dating? Just talk to girls for the heck of it, just to chat with no expectations. Remember that they should be vying for YOUR attention. Eventually you'll find another you'll want to ask out. She might say no. And so frigging what? Suppose you were training as a boxer. Would you give up the first time you got hit in the head? Of course not... you keep training and sparring until you...

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For the guys: Do you approach girls that look somewhat UNapproachable? No, I don't. Perhaps I should do so more often.

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What are the advantages of Daito Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu as opposed to Aikido? Daito Ryu tends to have better instruction lately. Aikido is turning into "bullshido", with so many instructor adding in "harmony" at the expense of sound technique, much to the annoyance of the "old hands" who first brought Aikido to the West.

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Should self defence and martial art phylosophy be taught in schools? I believe so, as part of the phys ed program. People like to dismiss anything but the "Thee R's", but physical fitness is a vital part of a good education. Learning how to defend yourself is a good way to get fit, which makes you smarter. Look up results of physical activity on neuro-elasticity and neurogenesis. Artistic and physical activity are crucial parts of one's...

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Is it acceptable for a woman to withhold sex from her man as a punishment? It depends how fast she wants her punk ass kicked to the curb. I've been on the receiving end of that (even when I didn't do anything wrong), and it sucks. Basically, women don't understand that men's emotional connection to their mate is by and large through sex. If you want to alienate him and make him become emotionally detached from you, then withholding sex is the...

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Do you think it is unattractive for a man to be sensitive? For some women, it is.

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Is it weird that I want to be in love SO badly? I am a guy. Don't girls normally feel this way? Guys feel that way too. We're just told not to show it. :)

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How can I ask my male co-worker out?(no company policy forbidding it) He's in a different department. I'm not a shy girl, but there are always a lot of people around when I get to see him, and I don't want to ask in front of them. Wow, that's the same question guys always ask. Guys hate approaching women when they're around their friends. You might try making a point of saying hello to him if you pass in the hallway, just to make him aware of the fact you exist. He likely won't take it as interest, so be sure to follow it up. If he does clue in, then he'll make a point of hanging out where you are...

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Is it wrong to ask a guy out on a date? im kinda old fashioned and i love it when a guy asks me out, but if i dont do anything about it i may just go crazy... opinions? Many, if not most men enjoy being asked out from time to time. The shy ones positively LOVE it, since it takes the fear of rejection out of the picture, and he feels more able to be himself.

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If you felt like you were falling in love with someone, would you tell them, or would you hold back your feelings for fear of rejection? I would hold back. It's the simple truth that whoever cares least in a relationship holds the power. The surest way to get a girl to dump you is to tell her that you love her. Basically, wait untill you can't possible stand it any longer, and then confess your feelings in a calm, relaxed manner. If she doesn't love you by then, she never will, and it's better that you...

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I am of Nordic ( Northern European ) Decent and was looking for a religion that embraces my heritage, a friend of mine mentioned something about Paganism. Any information welcome. I am of mixed Swedish and Dutch descent, and follow Asatru, which is a branch of Heathenism (the pre-Christian religion of Germanic peoples). I find it really speaks to me. Try reading "Exploring the Northern Tradition" by Galina Krasskova. It's a really good read, giving a nice overview of the relgion, and different groups' take on what Heathenism is and how it should be...

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There is this guy I am kinda crushing on... I don't REALLY know him as much as I'd like... he seems to be outgoing to everyone else but me, is that bad? I'm really shy so its hard, but if he's so outgoing then why isn't he with Sounds like he's nervous around you. Ask him out if you like him that much. The worst he could say is no.

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If a guy calls you silly little names like angel or baby,flirts a little,gives eye contact,always answers the phone with either hello angel or sexy!is it safe to say he likes you? Maybe, maybe not. 65% chance for yes.

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Say u liked this girl and u didnt know how to tell her, and u want to ask her out but when you go to do it it kills u inside and you fear the word ''no'' what should i do? First of all, you have to not give a crap what she says. Detach yourself from all expectations. Be relaxed, and remember how awesome and hot you are. Whatever you're feeling and thinking, she'll pick up on it and emulate it. If she rejects you, then you know, and you're just one step closer to finding the right one.

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Anyone know of an RPG that would be great for kids. D&D seems to advanced for my little brother. He gets frustrated. I tried to make an easier version it kind of worked, but I need something that comes "assembled" Prince Valiant. It's out of print, but it's genius. Easy enough to find on ebay or noble knight, I'd guess.

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Keeping my girlfriend happy 101, any tips/suggestions? First of all, be a MAN. Make decisions, but don't be domineering. You have to be able to put your foot down from time to time. If she's being a cow, then don't put up with it. If she's being awesome, then reward her with flowers or a nice dinner or a footrub or something. Don't wimp out and let her walk all over you... be true to yourself, first and foremost. If...

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What's geeky about you? I'll go first, lol. Probably the fact that I say the word geeky. I love Frank Sinatra and Karen Carpenter, I love wearing dresses, I cry over commercials sometimes, smiling. Do I have to go on? Lol. I'm a hardcore pen and paper rpg player I'm a musician (we're all geeks at heart) I "play with swords" (OK, I train and teach how to hurt people with swords, but most people see it as pretty geeky) I'm a history buff

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What evidence is there humanity is not as advanced as we would like to believe? Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, reality TV, Dr. Phil, The View, Entertainment Tonight.

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I have no idea what the Pagan religion is? Can you please explain? I recently saw photo's of a colleagues wedding which looked very interesting and different. Paganism refers laregely to European pre-Christian polytheistic faiths, and their modern versions. By extension, it is applied to any polytheistic faith, ancient or modern. There are many different types, such as Heathenism (sometimes called Asatru or Odinism), Relgio Romana (Roman), Hellenismos (Greek), and Kemeticism (Egyptian).

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Christians have the Bible, Muslims have the Koran, so what holy books do pagans have? We who practice Heathenry have the Norse Sagas and Eddas. We also use ancient accounts of the ancient practices from outside source material, such as Roman accounts of Germanic religion.

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How did the early Church deal with people who continued practice of pagan religion? Killed or forcibly converted them. Charlemagne commited a vast genocide on the Saxons who refused to convert for example. Similar actions were taken against Scandinavians and Slavs who refused to accept Christianity, in the forms of Crusades and genocides. The REALLY early church was too busy trying to survive to commit genocide.

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Is there a more intimate act than making love? Perhaps an unarmed fight to the death.

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Are you willing to use intimidation to get your way? Yes. Whatever it takes.

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Why did God develope homosexuality place it within free will and then place Adam and Eve next to the fruit testing them (he knows the future) knowing that they would fail. Doesn't it seem like he wanted homosexuals, violence, death? You're assuming that homosexuality, violence and death are bad things. As far as I can tell, gay people are just as awesome as anyone else. Sometimes you've gotta kick somebody's butt, or even kill to protect the ones you love, so violence isn't always a Bad Thing (TM). And Death... well... life really doesn't mean much without a risk of death... it makes life that...

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Why are good girls attracted to bad boys? Because bad boys put chicks through emotional rollercoasters. If she can't get an emotional CONNECTION, she'll settle for the next best thing... emotional instability. Some girls can't even tell the difference.

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Are there any nice men out there? Depends on what you mean by "nice". If you mean "a guy who attends to my every whim", then I hope not. Remeber that a man can still be nice if he tells you you're full of it or refuses to see things your way. If you mean "a respectful guy who maintains his own opinions", then yes, there's litteraly billions of us.

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What are some signs that guys show when they like a girl? Guys tend to play their cards close to their chest unless there really confident and good with girls. We're all pathologically afriad of rejection. though. Some guys just get over it fast. If they're really confident, then they'll just start flirting and ask you out. If they're on the shy side, they'll tend to admire you from afar. If you catch him looking,...

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I like this guy.alot.and i wanna do something so that he understands that i wanna be more than friends.does anyone have any flirting techniques?just to hint him?i tried alot of things but he just smiles and laughs...i need some help.please. What have you tried? Men tend not to notice flirting very well, or we ignore it on purpose, thinking it's just coincidence... we hate getting shot down by mistaking friendliness for flirting. We will assume you're not REALLY interested until you make it obvious.

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I have a problem in marrying a girl who loves me very much but the same way she loves her mom too. She says she cant marry me since her mom wont accept. i dont know what to do with it. i need a solution where i can hold her hand till everlasti If it were me, I'd walk away if you're in your 20's or older. She's obviously not grown enough to you know, live life on her own. If you're just teens, then wait it out for a bit and see what happens, since you're too young to get married anyway.

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Why are boys so complicated? People are complicated. Men, like women are much easier to understand if you know what motivates them. Is there something specific you're wondering about?

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What martial arts should be taught to protect against multiple enemies and weapon attacks(e.g. knives). Where can it be taught? The answers supplied thus far are accurate. However, remember that unarmed defence against weapons are uncertain at best. When confronted with a knife, run like hell if you can. Defeating unarmed "knife defence" is quite easy if you actually know how to use a knife. Look on youtube for "Piper system" knife fighting and see if you REALLY think you could defend yourself...

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Are all men after sex? Yes, but not ONLY sex. There are other good things to pursue, but they're not so much fun if you're not getting sex. :)

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Whats the point of any religion? Ideally, to commune with the Divine.

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Are there any pagan men here? Heathen (Asatru) male, loud and proud. :)

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Are people only religious just to ensure they go to heaven and not hell? Nope. Not all religions have heaven and hell. In my own faith, there isn't much of a focus on the afterlife. Live a good, honourable life, and the next one should take care of itself.

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Do u think islam is the right religion No, I don't. I don't think there is a "right" religion, though some are more hurtful or helpful than others. I have no love of the Desert Faiths in general, due to the damage they have done to indigenous cultures, who already HAD their own religions. My own forefathers were Heathen before the coming of Chrsitianity to Europe, and the genocides perpetrated upon Heathen...

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You're at the gates of heaven. What do you think St. Peter will say to you? "Oh, hey... wrong address. Valhalla's over thataway!"

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When someone who is single and attractive to you, has kids, do you think, oh no, I wouldn't date them, or do you think, cool, I'd like to date them, still? I will not date a woman with kids. I've been there, done that (more than once), not going back. Single moms tend to have serious abandonment issues, even if they left the father. Then they'll try to get you to be another "father figure", even if it's not appropriate. It's bad, bad news, so I stay away now, having given it a fair shake.

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What is the one thing........The one piece of advice you want the next generation to know that would help them get through life to help them be more loving, happier, successful, and make less mistakes? Think before you act. Be nice, but don't be a pushover. Work hard. Learn how to fight, learn how to shoot.

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I just got dumped. could i have a hug please? *Hug* :)

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Guys, do you automatically dump a girl if she wants to take the physical part of a relationship very slow. Depends how slow. Women typically use sex as a way to control men, so if that's her plan, then I'd dump her. Typically if she makes a big deal of "we are now about to have sex, and this is a Special Thing (TM) that you should be Grateful For (TM), then I walk. It certainly is a most special and awesome thing, but if she's going to act as the most holy and gatekeeper of...

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Why do men have to sleep with a new girl every night and play with girls knowing that they don't even want a girlfriend? Why do they tell you that a girl is hot when you're in a relationship with them? I'm tired of hearing its a guy thing, it's disrespect Because some guys like to have as many girls as they can. As long as they're honest about it, there's nothing wrong with that. If they say one thing and do another, that's a problem.

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Obama says he as President will eliminate import of oil from the Middle East in 10 years. Do you think that means he will invade Canada and annex it to the USA? That's what he'd have to do, or do away with the drilling moratorium in parts of the U.S. Canada has bigger energy reserves than Saudi Arabia, but it's too big to invade and hold. Better to "make it worth our while".

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How do you know if a guy is or was checking you out?(im a girl) It's hard to tell with guys. We don't like letting you catch us checking you out. We sneak glances here and there. If you catch us, we look away quickly since we're a little embarassed. If he looks away quickly and looks back after he thinks you're not looking, he's checking you out, most likely.

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I will be 23 years old and never had a g/f. Im so overwhelmed girls dont give me the time of day. I pray its not gonna be like this all my life. I cant even take a girl out to a movie or dinner.i lost my confidence can anyone help me please? anyone? It will not be like this all your life. Trust me, it won't. However, you need to get a book. It's called "How to Become and Alpha Male" by John Alexander, I think. Now, it contains some hard lessons, and frankly is geared more towards seduction than relationships, but there is a LOT of good info in there nonetheless. It's basically a book on how to boost your...

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What is the first thing a guy notices when he looks at a girl for the first time? How she carries herself, followed by (in no particular order) face, eyes, breats, butt and legs, depending on what we're "into".

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What stops you from approaching an attractive man/woman if you're single? Fear of rejection is the #1 fear men have in social situations. A man might assume a woman is "out of his league" since in the past, he's been rejected rudely by attractive women. In all honesty, it's hard enough approaching a woman that you know likes you, let alone someone you don't even know!

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How can i flirt and be subtle about it? Why be subtle? Guys generally don't notice the subtle stuff. Remember that men will usually assume you're not interested unless you make it rather obvious.

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What makes a girl seem intimidating to a guy? Are there guys that like these kind of girls? OK ladies, here are things that will tend to make men avoid you: 1) Being in a group. As a general rule, a man will not approach a woman who is with a group of her female friends. It's FAR too exposed and public, and frankly, the chances of it working are slim, since your friends might talk you out of hanging out with him. Very few men will risk being shot down in front of a group of...

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Biologist Steven Rose describes humans as social, crafty, emotional, sex-obsessed flesh-and-blood primates. Can you improve on this? Sounds like fun to me. ;) I can't see much to improve on. Now if only I could find some sex-obsessed females handy!

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I met a girl last night who was really cool and someone who i could see myself dating. I got her number and was woundering when i should call her. I am unsure how she enjoyed my company last night but i want to see her again.....help Call whenever you feel like calling. Just don't call more than once if you leave a message on her answering machine. If you only have time on the first day, call then. If you only have time five days later, then call five days later. I don't think girls really care that much about that. Just call and be confident so you don't seem needy. Keep the call reasonably brief after...

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If the choice was up to you, who dies your best friend or ten strangers? 10 strangers... or 50 strangers: whatever it takes to save my friend.

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What makes a girl seem intimidating to a guy? Are there guys that like these kind of girls? Being female makes girls intimidating, because their power to crush a guy with a rude rejection. Guys typically are terrified of approaching women they don't know. There are ways to get over this, but a lot of men haven't figured it out yet. All it takes is a girl to laugh in your face ONCE in your teens and you're scarred until your early 20's at least. One gets over it...

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Who was the last person you couldn't take your eyes off of? There was this one lady on the bus on the way to work... tiny cute little thing whose eyes were so blue they were turquoise in the right light. Brown hair with blonde streaks. I tried talking to her but I froze... I think she liked me too but I was too shy. She doesn't take that bus anymore, but if I ever see her again I'll approach her and say "Hi!". :)

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I broke all dating rules: had sex on first and second date, but am sure of ma feeling towards this man. Should I persue him Why not? He might be a player, or he might be a great guy. If you don't pursue him, you might never know!

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I'm trying to get a guy to notice me, but we are both very shy and can't break the ice. I have seen him at several events lately, and I wave and smile, but it never gets further than that. We are also friends on Myspace. What should I do next? Remember this for as long as you live: If he's interested in you, he's TERRIFIED of approaching you. That's how guys are. Even the bold ones are scared and nervous sometimes. Basically, men fear rejection more than ANYTHING. What if he approaches you, but you don't like him and laugh at him or make some snide comment? My first rejection was "Oh God, spare...

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If you think that an acquaintance is 'out of your league' to date, do you still try to talk to them, or just smile and walk away? I talk to them if I think they'll be cool, if they're out of my league or not. Sometimes they're so far out of one's league that it's not even the same sport anymore, but they might be thinking the same thing about you. Besides, you can talk to the opposite sex just for the hell of it you know. ;)

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I'm 19, have never had a girlfriend, but been on lots of dates. Maybe I'm too big? I have a six pack, but I'm 5'10 250 pounds, I play football for my university. Do girls prefer scrawny guys over muscles? Well, are you as dumb as a sack of hammers? That would be a deal-breaker for many chicks. I doubt you're dumb, since you're asking questions. They could be intimidated as well. The key thing is conversation. Be natural and witty, but give her time to talk (asking questions about her can help), and your muscles will make you all that much more attractive! The funny thing is that...

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I really like this girl and i think she likes me, and i want to ask her out, but her friends keep making me nervous cause i think they know. what should i do? Might as well ask the gal out. The worst she can do is say no in a hurtful way. Rejection isn't so bad... it means you had the guts to try. If she does say no, she'll probably be nice about it. If she says yes, then you're golden!

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I am in high school and there is this boy that i have had my eye on for quite a while.i recently just got out of a realtionship with my best friend which completley failed so should i try to talk to this new guy or wait for him to approach me first? Absolutely go for it. If he doesn't know you're interested, why would he approach you? Boys (and men) are really afraid of rejection... approaching a woman you don't know is pretty darn scary, even for full grown men. I've still gotten tongue-tied and all that. :) If you have your heart set on waiting around, then make sure when he's around, you're by yourself...

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MEN, do you think it's sexy for your partner to have a tattoo? Yes. Bif Naked = sexy. :)

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Will Barrack Obama be the next president of the United States? I doubt it. I'm suspicious of Obama's socialist agenda. I think he's the worse of two evils personally.

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What do guys think are signals that you're flirting with them? Now that I think about it, the one thing guys do notice is physical contact. Unfortunately, there are some touchy-feey women out there that don't mean anything when they touch someone, and that's where the confusion comes in. How's a guy supposed to know the difference?

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Long-term relationships need a lot of what? Laughter, compromise, sex, or respect? All four in copious amounts. :)

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I don't have any girlfriend.how can i get a girlfriend Talk to girls, just for fun and hang out. If you find one you like, casually ask her out for a coffee or something. Keep it light and fun, and see where it goes from there.

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Do you believe that spirits of our ancestors visit the living? Yes I do. Part of the dissolution of our culture has been our lack of reverence for those who have gone before us.

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Isn't it that if God is all-powerful, he could have created the world in such a way that there wouldn't be suffering; if all-knowing, he would have known prior to creating us that we would suffer; and if all-good, he would never have wanted us to suffer? You're assuming that what we think is "good" is the same as what a deity might think is "good". Besides, one cannot perceive good without evil as a contrast, nor can there be valour without adversity. Life is supposed to be a challenge where one can test his mettle, not a country club where one can sit on his backside all day.

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Why is cagefighting (UFC, WEC) never as cool as it should be? I think it's pretty cool. I'm a big fan of UFC, both the standing and ground games.

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What does it mean when my boyfriend picks his friends over me? It depends. Men NEED their "buddy time". Sometimes he'll need a week of recharging away from you, and usually not more. A day or two usually suffices. If you try to guilt him into staying around you, then he should spend more time with his friends. What we need is more information on what's going on with the two of you. It could be perfectly normal, or it could be a...

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My girlfriend (3 years) saw an instant message where I flirting with another girl. The message said i kissed the girl and touched her but I we were just flirting i never met her. My girlfriend now needs time to think. What should i do? You screwed up. Why you would do such a dumb thing is beyond me. What you did was inappropriate and insulting to your GF. If a chick I were dating did that, I'd dump her cold and go find someone with some common sense. Apologize, admit you were an idiot and see what happens. If she dumps you (and she should), then man up and don't be such an idiot with the next girl you date.

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Does it bother you or make you not want to answer the question when an Answerbag user asks a question with very bad spelling or grammar? Yes.

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I want to get a jazz cd, any recommendations? Kind of Blue is considered the finest jazz recording ever made. Can't go wrong with that one.

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I'm using a microphone with my upright bass for a jazz band concert. Whats the best way to mic it while not picking up the cymbals on the drumset next to me? What mic are you using? A more directional mic will of course reduce ambient noise.

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I really like this girl. she has told me that she isent interested in relationsips right now. but i want to show her im a nice guy and i want to be her first choice when she wants to start dateing. what can i do to have her fall for me? Well, the first problem is that you REALLY like her. That makes you less desireable in her eyes. The first thing you need to do is not give a crap what she thinks, or whether you date her or not. Go out and date other women so she sees you don't NEED her. What you need to attract her is confidence. Don't be her emotional sounding board. That will put you in the "just...

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What do guys think are signals that you're flirting with them? Well, we generally miss any signal you throw. We just don't think along those lines most of the time. We assume you're NOT interested just to avoid rejection. Pathetic, eh? We shoot ourselves down before we even make a move.

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I an in love with my friend.he is flirting a little,telling me how well i look,giving loads of eye contact but looking away when i catch him.also he has become jealious when i date any1 else.does he like me or am i reading too much into it? I think he likes you. He probably thinks you're not interested, since that's the assumption guys generally make.

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Who is your perfect match? A woman who is intelligent, funny, musical, fit, attractive, spiritual, sensuous, and above all open minded.

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Am a (cute) 22 year old male at least that what the girls say about me but anyways it seems like i only attract very young girl and old older woman how young 12-18 how old 35-down the girls my age seems shy r something when they talk 2 me why? And having older women interested in you is bad why? If that's not what you're after, then go after what you want. Chat up as many girls as you can, just casually, for fun and see how it goes. If you get a date out of it, great. If not, then you still might make a new friend, who in turn might introduce you to HER friends. See? It's a numbers game, no more, no less.

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After a gud first date, is it weird that the guy hasn't got in touch for 2 days, even after i sent a message first? Some guys believe that one should wait a few days. I wouldn't worry about. Either he'll call or he won't.

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Do you think Jazz music can be taught? Or is it just more of a feeling than anything else? Well, the principles can be taught, but in essence one must be taught how to teach themselves jazz. At least that's what my teacher said, who was himself a student of Ray Brown and Oscar Peterson.

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Who is or who are your favorite jazz musicians? What instrument does he, she or they play? What are some of your favorite pieces from this or these musicians? Miles Davis: Trumpet John Coltrane: Tenor and Soprano Sax Pat Martino: Guitar John Patitucci: Electric and Acoustic Bass Scott LaFaro: Acoustic Bass Freddie Hubbard: Trumpet Charlie Parker: Alto Sax Bill Evans: Piano Chick Corea: Piano Wes Montgomery: Guitar Jaco Pastorius: Fretless Electric Bass How's that for a start?

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Went to an "Intro to Jazz" concert today. Big suggestion for follow up was: find "Kind of Blue" by MIles Davis as starting point then listen & explore. Agree? Any other good jazz starters? "Blues and the Abstract Truth" by Oliver Nelson is a great album. "Blue Train" by John Coltrane is a must. Bill Evans' "Village Vanguard Sessions" (relesed under various titles like that) is very important. Another good thing to do is look at who played on Kind of Blue. Then check out albums by the sidemen, who were bandleaders in their own rights. :)

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Should I be worried if my boyfriend goes to a strip club with his buddies? Nope! It's only boobies. No one's ever died of displayed Boobies, have they? Guys do that, and it's no big deal. Be secure in yourself. If he's the type of guy that would stray, then you shouldn't be with him anyway. If he's not, then no amount of boobage will pull him away from you. But being too controlling certainly will PUSH him away from you.

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Im one of the good guys. you know: caring, thoughtful, there when your sad. But i've been going to the gym recently and girls have actually started flirting and asking for my number. Should i carry on being mr nice or strt dating? Do NOT, under any circumstances be a "nice guy". If they perceive you that way, you're TOAST, since that screams "pushover". Be confident, chatty and feel sexual. By all means date them, but don't buy them things until after you've "sealed the deal". Do yourself a big favour and read "How to Become an Alpha Male" by Johnathan Alexander....

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What are you good at? Music, teaching, German Longsword, and apparently I'm not too bad in the sack either! ;)

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Do you think women are a crucial matter to a man's self confidence? For insecure guys they are. If you're already supremely confident, the girls are just icing on the cake.

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I have a crush on this guy, but im really shy and i dont how to his attention. What should I do? Try "Hey, how's it goin?". Men are typically shy and don't like making the first move if they're not feeling really confident at the moment.

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I need help with my girl friend we got in a fight and now she wont talk to me and ive tryied oppologizing and that didnt work what else can i do Let her be so she can cool off. If she persists, then she's acting like a child, in which case you might want to consider kicking her ass to the curb. You apologized, end of story. If she can't accept it, then it's time to move on.

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Im in high school and i really really want a girl friend. But I have no game when it comes to girls. And i cant even talk to them. how can I meet new girls, get game, and what are things i should talk about? Check my answer to this similar question: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/927796

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I'm in high school and usually I get bored of guys after the first week. I started liking this guy last year and i still cant get over him. He has a girlfriend and is kind of a typical high school jock and can be kind of mean. Why do I like him? You're young enough to confuse his arrogance with confidence. Arrogance is bad, confidence is good. Mean guys put their gf's on emotional rollercoaster rides, which chicks sometimes like because they confuse it with emotional closeness.

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Im 16 and I have never had a girl friend. I just dont match with the stereo type of guys tat treat women like crap. I actually get really mad at disrespect toward women. I know im nice I am a bit weird I dont drink I love partying. yet nothing Well, you're still REALLY young. The one thing you want to avoid at all costs is being a "nice guy". It will get you nowhere. I don't mean that you should be a jerk either. That's WAY more trouble than it's worth, though it WILL get you girls... just the wrong type of girls. What you need is confidence. That is the key to EVERYTHING. Women are attracted to...

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The girls at my school just see me as another guy or just a friend. how can i get people to see me as an interesting person who would be make a good boyfriend First of all, don't be a "nice guy". Girls don't want that. Don't be a jerk either. True, you'll get girls, but they'll be nutjobs if they're attracted to jerks. Be confident and just chat with girls, but DON'T buy them things (or do favours for them, or be at their back and call) or you'll come off as needy. If you do, they'll put you...

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Why do I get jealous and insecure with my girlfriend? You get jealous because you feel that she's of a higher value than you are, and are scared of losing her. Go read "How to Become and Alpha Male" by Johnathan Alexander and get over your jealousy. You know why? Because YOU'RE the catch, NOT her, and you seriously need to believe that or you're screwed. If she ends up not wanting you, so what? Go get another girl....

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Im in a long distance relationship, and im afraid it wont work cuz who im going out with is amazing, and shes gonna meet alot of people and alot of dudes: / but i dont want 2 b mean if she ends up falling for another dude, what do i do? If she ends up falling for another guy, then get another girl. No matter what you do, you can't control what she says, does, or thinks. So (and I know it's hard) don't worry about it. If she dumps you, she dumps you. So what? Could you prevent it? No, you can't. So the key is to not really care what happens. As soon as she perceives you as needy, you're toast.

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Guys i need your help! i have a crush on a guy at work, but i am extremely shy. how do i ask him out? Yes, ask him out. Men are usually shy as well. The worst he could say is "No". And so what? At least you had the guts to try, and that's the main thing.

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I'm thinking about giving up dating for good, like forever. I always seem to have bad luck with the girls. Like they are interested in me but are taken and they seem to be interested in me or i'm too far away. I'm unsure of what to do. Any advice. I was in the same shoes as you a while ago. I accepted utter defeat... I figured that no woman would ever want me again, so what was the use in trying? I've got a hint for you. There's a book called "How to Become and Alpha Male" by John Alexander. It explains female psychology in a useable fashion. Probably the best book I've read in long time... a real...

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Is this girl playing hard to get? she sometimes talks about me and her..and if i say something to respond to it, she seems to get mad and says she gives me too many chances and that she tried hard to make it work..yet she has forgiven me so many times b4. Forgiven you? For what? Is she so helpless she can't make a first move? Make yourself scarce and make her go after you. If she won't follow, go find someone else.

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Men: How well do you think you understand women? Reasonably well.

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I am in love with my friend,lately i have caught him staring a few times he keeps telling me how well i look.last nite i went out with another guy,he wasnt impressed but at 2am he texted me to see if i was hme safe!do he like me too? Oh hell yeah.

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A girl I work with is a Paramedic. She dates only FDNY "Fiyuh-fightuhs", each a more, drunken, brawling oaf than the last, that treats her like crap and then dumps her. Are we really no better than goldfish? "Oooh! Look! A castle!..Oooh! Look! A castle!" Some are, some aren't. The problem isn't the guys, really. Your friend likely has poor self-esteem, and enjoys the emotional rollercoaster that these guys provide.

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What religion are you (I don't judge anyone)? Asatru.

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What is the best latex/foam sword? Lance Chan makes "Realistic Sparring Weapons" which are very nice. I have a few and they are nicely balanced.

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After almost a year of dating, I'm moving in with my boyfriend. This will be my first time living with a significant other. I'm confident we're making the right decision, but am also seeking any tips for success people may have. ALMOST a year? A year is the minimum. Anybody can be nice for a year. You're only starting to see the "real" him (and vice-versa). Either of you could be very different in 6 months. In fact, I'd advise waiting another 6 months, just to be sure. But that's just me.

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Is Satan the same fallen angel as Lucifer? What is Satan's demonic rank? What is the name of The Prince of Demons? Lucifer is a borrowed name, and has really NOTHING to do with Judaic theology, or Satan. http://www.theosophy-nw.org/theosnw/world/christ/xt-ibel2.htm

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Are you Christian, Muslim or Hindu? None. I'm Asatru.

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Why do we only get days of school off on Christian holidays? I'm a Wiccan, and I'm insulted that I can't take a day off on my Holidays. I'm Asatru, and don't get my religious holidays off either, short of the ones adopted by Christians. But so what? I get holidays off, and in Canada we have freedom of religion, so that's good enough for me.

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Seems like when fighting, high kicks and difficult moves are not the answer. I think head kicks and advanced techniques must stay inside the Dojo and only use basic moves when fighting for real. What do you think? High kicks and the like are "low percentage" moves. You've gotta do it at the right time. Things like a jab and cross are "high-percentage" moves in that they are effective most of the time. Stick to the basics in a real fight. That's what you should have practiced most, and should therefore be the most effective.

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. Women...., how come men have to be 100% confident and on top of our game when talking to you so you arent saying, "who is this loser?", and Though ya'll, will NEVER approach a man you fancy. only dream about him in hopes that he will notice you? Women are by nature passive when it comes to dating. It sucks, but that's the way it is. The thing is, you have to BELIEVE you're awesome, and the woman will think it too. That's the nice thing about chicks is that they will pick up on your emotional state and mirror it. If you can get yourself into the right headspace, you're golden. And so what if a woman rejects you?...

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HELP, im 25, very handsome, confidence and all that crap, but i cant approach a woman. now i've been hit on, and flirt and got flirted with, but i just cant seem to walk right up to her and start chatting her up. is it me? or whats wrong? I have the same problem. But after a few rejections, it's not so bad. I recently read "How to Become an Alpha Male" by Jonathan Alexander which was a really great read on approaching women, even if it's geared towards seduction, the advice applies to simple dating as well. Go buy it and see how it changes your attitude. :)

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What did the first person to eat chicken say it tasted like? That it tasted like lizard. :)

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Ok im going out with this girl, shes amazing, and im starting to think shes 2 good for me, and we've made it through alot 2gether, and shes real good at meating people and i feel like shes gonna meet some other dude, and idk what 2 do about it, any help? Dude, you've got an amazing girl. She is NOT too good for you, because you know what? Chances are YOU'RE amazing too. Did it ever occur to you that she's worried YOU might leave? Have faith in your own internal awesomeness. Believe that you're the best there is (without being an a-hole), and you'll become more attractive. Worst case scenario is, she dumps you....

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Guys, if a girl likes you... do you want her to say it/show it or rather act hard to get (and not show her true feelings)? Nope, I hate it. If a woman plays hard to get, I walk.

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If you have ever been heartbroken than just put your name down, you dont need to explain, just so i know im not the only one suffering Langenschwert, time and time again.

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How can a girl attract a guy from across the room? Generally speaking, this can be accomplished by getting off your butt, putting one foot in front of the other until you have indeed crossed the room. Then you proceed to your target male, and initiate conversation. Be patient, as guys can be really shy. Many guys won't approach a woman, no matter how much they are attracted to her.

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What physical thing can you do to get a guy to approach you? Oh, I don't know... how about WALKING OVER AND TALKING WITH HIM? That's a physical thing, isn't it? :D Guys are generally shy (with girls) by nature and will assume you're not interested as a way of not risking rejection. I do it all the time, even when I don't mean to. I can fully intend to make eye contact and stuff, but as soon as she looks, I look away no...

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Why are Canadian women so unfriendly and cold? I have to say that I've had the same experiences as the person who asked the question. I've found Canadian women to be the most unfriendly of all. I used to work on cruise ships, and had the opportunity to date women from all over the world... however, the Canadian girls wouldn't even give me the time of day, so I dated American and British girls. It seemed so strange to me,...

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What do you not like about Canada? What I dislike about Canada is that we don't support our own. Our current performance in the Olympics is symptomatic of that. The three groups of people who are our ambassadors to the world are our artists, soldiers and athletes, and those are the very people who get the shaft up here.

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How do you do musically? Well enough. I performed professionally on stage and in the studio for years.

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People who are not from the US - Do you really think people in the US are as shallow and stupid as we seem to be portrayed? What is your attitude towards Americans? Americans (or to be pedantic USA-ers... "America" is a CONTINENT or two, not a nation! ;)) are some of the coolest people I've ever met. I'm from Canada, and people think that Candians are really friendly, but in my experience as a road musician, Americans are way more friendly, honest, and generous than Canadians. Especially the ladies. I've been approached by some...

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Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu really the ultimate martial art? No it's not. It's an excellent skill set for grappling on the ground (or getting off the ground). It's ideal for use in MMA matches under the unified rules. Grappling arts are excellent bases from which to learn other arts, which is why wrestlers tend to do well in other MAs quite quickly.

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What's the strongest of all the martial arts? There isn't one. Each is designed to solve particular problems. Besides, Martial Arts that were used in real combat tend to be very similar.

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What was the last thing that you brandished? My longsword, at the swordsmanship class I taught last night. I also brandished a grossemesser and a rapier. :)

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Why are we not obeying islam Well, I don't obey Islam because I follow Asatru (Germanic Paganism). I am leery of monotheistic faiths, since they tend to create extremists who take a "my way or the highway" attitude to other religions. That's an inherently dangerous and intolerant attitude in such a stance. In Asatru, we don't think of anyone as "Infidels" who need to be converted or...

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How does a believer reconcile the irrational fantasy of a loving god with a universe overflowing with what would be Malevolent Design, if said deity were to exist? First of all, no scripture in any religion, anywhere on Earth says that life is fair. The Universe is what it is, and the Divine is what it is. In my religion, the Gods have problems of their own, so life isn't perfect for them either. You don't like the Universe. Bully for you, you've got a lot of company. To paraphrase many relgions on the unfairness of it all: "Put...

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How can a wooden cane be used as a weapon, in Martial Arts? Let's not forget La Canne Vigny: http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=lqYeDCAO2Hg And Bartitsu: http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGiTAtJI_uU&feature=related

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How do the throws of Eastern grappling styles (judo, shuai chiao) differ form those of Western grappling (Greco-Roman, freestyle)? There are so many different grappling styles that it's a hard question to answer. Greco-Roman only allows grips above the waist, but medieval German Kampfringen is very similar to classical jiu-jutsu, and catch as catch has a lot of the same stuff that you'd find in many other Asian grappling. Basically, people are built the same no matter where you go, so the grappling styles...

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Regarding martial art styles that use sticks, canes, or batons as weapons, wouldn't it look suspicious to the police or security if your were carrying a cane in public without a real need for one (like being old or lame)? In most western countries, accessibility laws make is illegal to stop someone from carrying a cane.

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Does every type of martial arts require you to do flips cartwheels tumbles etc. Not ones that actually teach FIGHTING. Doing flips and cartwheels in a real fight will get you stomped pretty darn quick.

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If we were to design fighting weapons(like swords, spears etc), would they be better because of new technolegy? I don't think so. Quite simply, the medieval smiths, for example, knew stuff about mass distribution that we still don't understand. I've held and used many modern high-end replicas, and done the same with actual, medieval weapons. Even a rusty medieval arming sword was just amazing in the way it handled, after centuries of neglect. No surprise, since that long-dead...

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Is it true that most martial arts systems can be broken down into a few core moves with variations? In my experience, yes. It just depends on what you call "core", and what you consider a variation or something entirely different. I suspect Takei and I have different opinions on that. At their heart, martial arts are designed to be used under the stress of lethal combat, and as such must be simple. Otherwise we'd never remember it when the heat is on. I mean, a punch is a...

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Why are women advised to play hard to get when so many men are afraid of rejection? Because people give crappy advice. ;)

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Guys. if you consider yourself bad at or shy at approaching women,getting numbers, etc. why? and what happened on your last failed approach to make things like this? Most guys are like that, really. All it takes is one bad rejection and you're scarred for good long time, since it usually happens at a very young age. Mine was "Oh God, spare me". How rude, eh? Scarred me for YEARS. I admit to being somewhat shy and afraid of rejection. But every time I get rejected, I care even less about being rejected, since it's not so bad,...

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Which look on a woman gets you hot for her: the girl next door, the wild thing, the sex bomb, or the ice queen? Anything but the Ice Queen. The worst mistake women make is being aloof. It's a big turn-off.

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What religion (or lack of religion) do you follow and why? I follow Asatru (the Scandinavian branch of Germanic Heathenism). It was the religion of my ancestors prior to the arrival of Christianity in Europe. I have no need to follow a religion imported from the middle-east when Europeans (and every other ethnic group on the planet, for that matter) have had perfectly good indigenous religions of their own.

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Sexiest kiss you ever received? My girlfreind at the time and I had a nice romantic evening together, but she couldn't spend the night. So I walked her to her car, and kissed her goodbye as it started to rain. Very, very cool.

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Why do nice guys always end up with women that treat them like shit. I'm a nice guy, and I've ended up with mean women. It's because they start out nice and are good in the sack. And then you're stuck until you can't take it anymore. :)

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Why is Finding the opposite Sex to date, So Hard to do? Because both men and women are scared of making the first move.

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Pagans, how did you come to believe in the gods you believe in? Where you raised a pagan or did you convert from a different faith? Do you pick and choose which God you believe in or must you accept all pagan gods as realities? I came to Asatru after my mother passed away. She was Swedish, and was very interested in Norse mythology. She was a Christian, as far as I know. After she died, I started really wondering where I came from, so I began investigating the Norse myths, and started wearing a Thor's Hammer pendant in memory of my mom. After a while it just "felt right". One day I woke up and...

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Is is posible for one god to kill another god? If so what happens to the "dead" god? According to the prose Edda, yes they can. Hod killed Baldr, and was in turn killed by Vali. At Ragnarok, many of the gods are supposedly destined to die, though Baldr is supposed to return from the dead. So according to primary sources, yes a god can be killed. But it's also possible that they don't stay dead. :)

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Are you Jewish? If not, do you know someone that is? Nope, but I have a couple of Jewish friends.

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Is Jesus a Sun God or Sun deity Certainly Solar relgion had an influence on early Christianity. Even Augustine was a worshipper of Sol Invictus (after his "conversion" as well, IIRC), and that's where we get our image of a halo... it's a Solar Disc. Now we're pretty sure there was a Jesus of Nazareth. Whether he's divine or not is a matter of faith. The concept of the Divine Man is found in...

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What is your religion? (Not to be nosy, I'm doing a poll.) I'm Wiccan if anyone care. Asatru. :)

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While I was talking to a girl I liked, I wet my pants and then ran away. It was embarassing. What should I do now? Change your pants.

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Obviously a man is interested in you.how do you make him approach or do the first move?what should you do to make him ask for your number or email.he's the shy type and a bit of a coward.how do you make him approach? DIY. Make the first move. You'll make his day.

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I've caught a guy from work staring at me several times and then smiling and looking away. I like him and we flirt but I don't know if he's for real. Everyone says hes nice and I want him to ask me out. What do i do? Ask HIM out. Guys hate making the first move. Fear of rejection is probably men's biggest fear all-around. Just bite the bullet and make a move!

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Guys, would you seriously date a girl that was smart, successful, good looking, talented and very VERY arrogant? Nope. Beauty is only skin deep, but Bitch goes down to the bone.

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What's the greatest truth ever told? That life isn't fair.

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Do you really care what celebs are up to? Nope.

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Would it be wise for me to study ninjutsu in Japan? I am curently taking a Japenese course in college. What an opportunity that would be. If you want to study Japanese MA, then Japan is of course, one of the best places to do it, IF you can get there. While you are there it would also behoove you to find a Koryu Bujutsu art (Ninjutsu is not Koryu) and study there, since it's very hard (virtually impossible) to get good instruction in classical Japanese MA outside of Japan. My training is...

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Can tactical shooting be considered a martial art? Yes. Absolutely in every respect. In fact, it's more of a Martial Art than most other "MAs". Take a look at (pistol virtuoso) Todd Jarett... a first class martial artist if there ever was one. If Japanese archery (Kyudo) is a martial art, then by the gods then so is tactical firearms training. It's just a MODERN martial art, just like piloting a fighter jet. Martial...

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I am interested in judo. I feel every one does or atleast starts a martial art when they are younger but I am already in my mid 20's. Is it to late? I started MA when I turned 31. I'll be going for my Provost (about a black belt or 1st Dan if it were an asian MA) in Longsword soon, and I think I'm younger now than when I started!

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What's a good martial art to learn for close quarter combat? Krav Maga is a good bet. Keep in mind the teacher counts for a lot. It's also a good idea to learn how to box. They don't call it the "Sweet Science" for nothing. You'll learn how to hit someone hard and fast, and how not to get hit. The training is usually good no matter where you go, too. If you defend yourself from some bozo taking a swing at you and you use...

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How would a boy want a girl to ask them out? How do I want a girl to ask me out? Sooner rather than later! ;)

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What is the difference between pagen religion and chritianity? Pagan religion refers to pre-Christian European religions. It also refers to those who follow modern versions of those religions today (like Asatru), or have been strongly influnced by them (like Wicca). Christianity is a middle-eastern religion, which came about from the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth and his followers, who were Jews. Pagan religions are indigenous to Europe, and their...

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Why do women seem to love dancing so much more than men? I don't know, really. All I know is that I hate to dance. Ugh. Then again, I'm a musician, and most musicians don't like to dance.

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I've been told I'm hot but all of my friends are hotter. How can I get the guys to be interested in me? By talking to them. Men tend to be attracted to articulate, witty women. The idea that men are attracted dumb girls is a myth.

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Are you a good flirt? Nope. :)

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I heard an odd comment on Animal Planet last night. Which is correct: he oriented himself, or he orientated himself? "Orientated" is not a word. If one has participated in an orientation, he has been oriented. Also see other non-words such as "irregardless", "commentated", and "supposebly" :)

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Guys how come you hardly ask out girls anymore? How come girls are basically forced into asking out guys out? Even guys who really like girls don't ask them out anymore it seems... It is fear of rejection. Asking a girl out is terrifying for most guys. I still get the shakes from time to time. Also, most women these days have pretty exacting requirements, so most men simply don't fit the bill. After being rejected time after time, even the good guys start to think "why bother?"

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Is it hot when the girl approaches the guy? Very hot.

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I'm a lady who's having crush on this hansome guy,how do I approach.I've got his email address and his cell number Guys love it when girls make the first move. Just send him an email or something.

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How do you relieve stress? I practice Historical European Swordsmanship about 5-10 hours a week, so the physical and mental workout from that helps. Also, playing music and participating in spiritual devotions help a lot as well. If all that fails, a pitcher of Strongbow never hurts! :)

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Have you ever done anything to help the homeless? My job involves helping the less fortunate, and sometimes that means homeless people, so yes I do, pretty much daily, though sometimes in an indirect way.

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Which God is the most powerful God in Paganism? Is there such a God that can destroy all other Gods at his/her whim? Hi Mysitcal, The "comment" function is messing up, so I'll reply here as an answer to your question on how the deities are related to each other: There are two tribes of gods, the Æsir and the Vanir. Accoring to myth, the two groups were at war over who would get humanity's devotion, and neither could gain the upper hand, so they made peace and exchanged...

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Which God is the most powerful God in Paganism? Is there such a God that can destroy all other Gods at his/her whim? There is no all-powerful deity in any of the pagan traditions I'm familiar with. All the gods are powerful, and have their own distinct ways of doing things. Just because Odin is called the Allfather in Norse paganism doesn't mean that he has power over the other deities. He is revered for his wisdom and power, but his rule is not by domination. He is more of a CEO than a dictator.

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Any Answerbagger totally repudiated the religion they were born into, and, from deep conviction, attached themselves to some other religion? I was raised Christian and became Asatru.

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Guys if a hot girl asked you out would you say yes? Yes, yes I would. :)

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Illegal immigration: Why is Obama pandering to hispanics and promising Amnesty for the 10 to 20 millions here unlawfully? Does he understand that American citizens do not amnesty for those here illegally? want them returned to their country? He's a politician. He's trying to get votes. What's good for the people of the United States isn't really relevant to him or any other candidate. They consider themselves to be "post-American". The concerns of the average citizen mean nothing to them.

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My husband can't do anything right, can yours? My christmas lights look sloppy and stupid, now I have to go fix them, and it's cold out. He is useless, is your husband ever useless? Do you put up with it? Is that just part of being married, or can I go? Wow. If you married a guy for his handyman abilities, you probably didn't get married for the right reasons.

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Why is it that 99% of men suck? And now I can't post my comment in the box there (which I just deleted from here), so I'm re-posting it as an answer to LMS's comments here: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3573330 Hopefully she'll see it! :) We have ALL been hurt, just like Little Miss Sunshine. I've been treated poorly and used in the past, to the point where friends had an INTERVENTION to get me...

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Why is it that 99% of men suck? Little Miss Ironically Named Sunshine, I am pleased to inform you that there are indeed a plethora, yea, a cornucopia of good AVAILABLE men out there. The problem is, they are hard to find. More to the point, they are the men you don't usually look at. They tend to be shy, so you won't notice them right off the bat. If you wait for guys to make the first move, you're...

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Are women more intuitive than men? I doubt it. It's intuitive about WHAT that's a more important question. Sure, a woman might be more intuitive about emotions, but men tend to have an intuitive knowledge of spacial relationships and direction. Intuition itself doesn't know gender. :)

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Guys, if a girl likes you... do you want her to say it/show it or rather act hard to get (and not show her true feelings)? Say it, show it. As soon as a girl plays hard to get I walk. If she plays games with you now, just wait till later!

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Do you think 'nerdy girls' are attractive? By nerdy I mean above average smart and intelligent, not girls who wear glasses. Nerdy girls are hot. :)

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Why do guys seem to get over break-ups faster than girls? Because "there's no crying in baseball". Or at least, that's what we're taught. The key word in the question is "seem". The reality is quite different. If anything, men take it way harder. Check out "Anonymous's" answer on the previous page. Pretty much hits the nail on the head. Women generally have no problem getting new boyfriends....

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Men..When you go out on a first date, what makes you ask for a second one? What makes you NOT ask for a second one? What I look for is the quality of the conversation. I also look for how she treats the service staff, since as a rule, women treat service staff better than they do their boyfriends. If she treats the waiter/waitress like crap, then there will be NO second date. First of all it's rude, and second of all, she'll end up being even more rude to me after a while. I also look for...

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Do guys find it weird when girls randomly go up to them and start a convo? It's not weird. It's a relief, actually.

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Do men like women that get their nails and feet done? Guys don't usually notice those things.

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If I throw a party and don't allow any alcohol, would you still come? Nope. I like to go to parties where I can make the choice.

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What is the unfriendliest city in the world, and why? Calgary, Alberta, Canada is pretty darned unfriendly these days. Never used to be that way, but it sure us now. Too many people with too much money and not enough manners.

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I have some questions about Ninjutsu, I am a student, at the college UVSC, and am writing a Research Paper on Ninjas, and was wondering if you could answer some questions for me? Where did Ninjutsu originate? How has Ninjutsu changed modern martial arts Also, the plural of ninja is ninja. There's no such word as "ninjas". :)

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Which martial arts are the most expensive in terms of gear, fees, etc.? Harnishfechten, the armoured part of medieval German Martial Arts, as well as similar arts from other areas of the globe. Well-made, nicely-fitting armour is expensive, plain and simple.

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Were you popular as a teenager? Nope. :)

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Do you believe that sacrificing of animals by followers of Santeria should be protected under their right to Freedom of Religion in the United States? Absolutely. However, the sacrifice should be as humane as possible. In Asatru, it is conisdered to be very unlucky if the animal suffers, so most Heathens don't practice animal sacrifice. Very few people have the skill to perform it correctly.

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If a pagan--is one who has no religious beliefs--what do they believe in? Paganism is a catch-all term for a large number of religions, of which probably the most well-known is Wicca. Pagans are as religious as anyone else, and more so than most. It takes a fair amount of dedication to have a religion diametrically opposed to the Abrahamic faiths. I am a Heathen, for example. We honour the Norse/Germanic deities and try to emulate the ethics espoused in the...

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What's the best religion? I believe that Heathenry is the best religion FOR ME. I don't believe that we should all follow the dictates of an apparently cranky desert deity that threatens us with lethal cosmic spankings if we don't follow Him. The deities that I follow want men and women who follow their own paths boldly and courageously. They have no problem when humans disagree with them. They're...

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Is it possible to have two or three patron/matron Gods/Goddesses? I don't see why not. I know that's it's really rare. It's more common for people to have a relationship with one deity and then be "handed off" to another when the time is right.

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Why should I have faith in god if all he's given me thus far is misery, pain, and loss? Pick another one. There's lots of religions out there.

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What do/don't you believe? (With regards to religion) I believe in the Æsir and Vanir, the Norse versions of the deities of the Indo-European pantheon.

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What is the nearest golden object to you? The x-ring on my finger (see my avatar).

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Do you think the name of the Christian God could be Ra? Unlikely. The Christian god is also Yahweh, who IIRC was originally part of the Caananite pantheon. It was not until later that Yaheh became thought of as the "only" god. Now, if Yahweh formerly held the same position as Ra does in the Egyptian pantheon, then we could say yes. Unfortunately, I don't know enough about primitive Hebrew and Egyptian religion to give a definitive...

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Do you really believe in your religion? Asatru, which is the Norse version of Germanic Heathenry, the indigenous religion of Northern Europe.

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What do men usually look for in a woman? Well, you'll get as many different answers as there are guys. But in general, good guys look for the following items, in no particular order: Intelligence Character Sense of Humour Looks Libido Personally, I really like it when a lady has interests that are cool and unique. Shopping is not an interest. Reading is an interest. Playing a musical instrument is an interest.

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I am popular and i know that guys like me, but i always feel so isolated and lonely, why do i feel like this? Everyone feels isolated and lonely from time to time. That's because no one can truly understand things from your perspective. Popularity really means nothing in the long run. What matters is being the best person you can be, and developing depth of character. If you are secure in your own character, then you will attract like-minded people who are able to understand you better than...

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What is one thing you don't give a crap about? Celebrities.

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What is the most random, pointless fact you know? Domestic turkeys are too fat to mate naturally.

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Are you homophobic? Nope! :) I'm a straight man, and to be honest, I wish more men were gay. Say... 80%. Then I'd have a much easier time getting dates with straight women! ;)

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Do men know when a woman wants the man to look at them or notice them? No, we don't. The signals women give off are far too subtle for men to notice. Not because we're oblivious (we're not), but because most men have misinterpreted signals and gotten burned because of it. What one woman uses to signal interest another woman might only use to be innocently flirty. How's a guy supposed to know the difference? If you see a guy you like, just...

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How easy is it to love you? Very difficult. But that's OK. :)

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Japanese guy attracted to black girl,is that strange? Nope. Not strange at all.

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Born as Muslims I do not know why in west or Canada where I am know. a women going to get sleep with so many man? if she not hooker? what she is ( call her)? also are we can trust women to became are wife? after all this. Because we live in a FREE COUNTRY. What other people do in their bedrooms is none of your damn business. If you think that your religion gives you the right to judge other people for what they do, then it's time to look for another religion, my friend. If you don't like the fact that in Canada, a woman is free to associate with or have sex with whomever she chooses, then find...

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I hate porn with a passion and dont see the need for it. why should MY boyfriend wank over other girls? is asking your boyfriend not to look at porn to much to ask? It might not be too much to ASK, but it's too much to expect.

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Why are most men egotistical, selfish, and inmature? If you can answer this one then your really good!!!!!!!! Because women aren't attracted to men who are respectful, mature and humble. Or at least, the OP isn't.

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Besides answerbag,whats one hobie that you have? I have many hobbies, so I might as well list more than one: Historical European Martial Arts (German longsword in particular) Music (Jazz bass, specifically) Pen & paper rpgs

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Are you male or female? And has is the best thing about being the sex you are? I'm a guy. The bset things about being a guy is that world is your urinal. ;)

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If you had a chance to spend one more day with someone close to you that had died, who would it be and what would you do? My mom. We'd do whatever she wanted to do! If it were up to me, I'd want her to talk about herself and her family, how she grew up, all that stuff. :) And we'd probably sit around and drink scotch together, which is one of the last things we did together before she died.

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What's the best rpg ever? For pen and paper rpgs, it's whatever your group has the most fun with. For me, the most fun has been with The Riddle of Steel by Driftwood publishing. But I'm also a big fan of Sorcerer by Ron Edwards, and Burning Wheel. For settings, I like Hârn and Tekumel the most.

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Why did the duck cross the road? Because Colonel Sanders (you know, the KFC guy) was chasing him with a cleaver.

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How do you feel about girls approaching guys for their numbers rather than just guys? I think girls should approach guys more often in general. I hate approaching women. Hate it, hate it, hate it. It scares the living feces out of me (I've gotten the shakes before approaching women), but I do it anyway. And it sucks! :D Ladies, it's YOUR turn. :)

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I found this girl on myspace that i used to like at my old school and i sent her a comment and she never repled and i really want to date her. what should i do? Send another message if you want. I'd assume that it's just PFO.

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Guys: Would a girl all dolled up with high heels on, or a girl with her hair up in a messy ponytail and tennis shoes catch your eye first? I tend to like the girls who are more casual. Dressed up is nice, but if she's dressed up all the time, it kind of screams "high maintennance". Girls are sexy in t-shirts, especially white t-shirts or tank tops. I saw a girl at a pub Monday night wearing a white tank top and jeans, and I was absolutely enthralled. :)

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If you had your way with your s/o, how many times a week would you all have sex? As often as possible, within my physical capabilities. Wouldn't want to strain myself beyond repair, though I'm willing to you know, really WORK at a more uh, rigorous schedule. ;) Twice a week is not enough. Not. Even. Close.

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What is your ethnic origin, or background? I'm caucasian, of mixed Swedish and Dutch ethnicity, and Canadian by nationality.

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How long would you date someone before moving in together? 1-2 years. Anybody can be nice for a year. Then they show their true colours.

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Is pride really a bad thing? Pride is a wonderful thing so long as it doesn't blind you to your own faults or the virtues of others. One should be rightly proud of one's own accomplishments and strive to do even greater deeds in the future. Also, humility isn't a virtue if it stifles your own potential.

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Why are there so many religions if there is only one God? My faith has multiple deities, so in my opinion there isn't only one god. However, regardless of the nature of the Divine, the fact of the matter is, people perceive things differently, so we all have different opinions on what we perceive, be it material or spiritual. If we're all different, we can't all see things the same way, so multiple religions are pretty much to be...

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Do asian people have souls? Shouldn't it be spelled "Seoul"? ;) More importantly, do humans have souls?

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What is your FAVORITE breakfast? Poached eggs (or maybe scrambled) with hash browns, bacon, sausage, sourdough toast, and a side of hotcakes. :)

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At what game would you consider yourself an expert Video games: Halo (the first one, and I'm not bad at the other two), GRAW, and Rainbox Six Vegas. I'm not to bad at various instruments in Rock Band. For non-video games: I'm a reasonable crib player. Old school pen and paper rpgs: HârnMaster, The Riddle of Steel, old Red Box D&D.

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Why do alot of the "good" people in life get burnt so often? Because good people sometimes think that you have to be "weak" to be good. They believe it's somehow virtuous to be used by someone else, when in reality it's just stupidity.

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If God doesn't need us and exists without us then why did He create us? Serious answers only please. I am trying to understand this. Well, I'm not a monotheist, but there are Odinists who believe that when the gods made mankind, they made a weapon. Thus it was said that when Ragnarok comes, the Einherjar (warriors who went to Valhalla after death) are supposed ride out from Valhalla with Odin to make a last stand with the Aesir and Vanir against the forces of Chaos. Whether that's the real reason I have no idea....

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What do you gain by not believing in God? I believe in gods, not just one god. So I guess I get more deities out of the deal. ;)

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How do God's chosen people feel about other people? I don't believe in a "chosen" people. If by "chosen people" you mean Jews (seems like Yahweh chose them, I guess), then as far as I can tell they like the rest of us just fine. Some do feel that they are called to be "God's representatives on Earth", and that's their business. Personally, I don't care what anybody thinks of me, regardless of...

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Aside from your own, which faith do you know the most about? Christianity, as that's how I was raised.

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If gaining the entrance to heaven or hell is based on ones deeds in this lifetime,and had nothing to do with what religion one belongs to,how would one know which place they are going to or are they only a metaphors and death is just a resting place? In Heathenry, we believe very strongly that "we are our deeds". What we believe as far as the "faith" aspect goes is our own business. We don't concern ourselves too much with the afterlife. If we live or lives with honour and make our deeds the best we possibly can, the next life will take care of itself.

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What would you do if a neighbor came over at 5:00 pm and bang on your door. You answer it she/he is butt naked,and asks to borrow a condom? I'd give them the item in question, and stipulate that I don't want it back under any circumstances. Then I would go back to bed, stifle my jealousy ;) and go back to sleep. :)

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A girl has been hitting on me , askin if i have a girl friend, tellin me i am hot she melts every time we see each other but every time i ask her out makes up excusese . she text me sayin i have no expectations on us just know this you take my breath away Yeah, run fast, run far. I've got one just like that.

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How do you get over rejection? Im a very attractive guy & in my line of work im always around pretty women, but 4 sum reason Im hesitant to approach women I find attractive unless they approach me! Even if their giving signals! Help me please! I'm hesitant as well, so I know exactly how you feel. I've been there, time and time again. So I decided to say to hell with it, what do I have to lose? So what did I do? I go and approach a lady I've fancied for a while. I got rejected. Brutally. And I'm not a bad-looking guy, either. So I asked out another girl. We had a couple of dates, and I got rejected again....

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What are the signs that a man fancies a woman? If he looks at you from a distance, but looks away when you make eye contact, repeatedly. That means he's interested by shy.

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Why don't boys notice me? They probably do notice you. Just because no one's approached you doesn't mean they don't WANT to. ;) Boys (and even grown men) find approaching women to be very intimidating.

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Are there tournaments for Western armed martial arts? There are a few out there. Most WMA conventions will have a tournament or prize plays as an adjunct to the seminars. There is a tournament for longsword in Dijon, France every year, for example.

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Will the world ever lose its negative views on Islam? It won't until those brave souls who oppose the tyranny that radical Islam espouses have more influence in the Islamic world. It is a sad fact that the Desert Faiths seem to inspire extremism. Only when Muslims as a whole stand for what is best in human nature (tolerance, enlightenment, freedom of conscience, gender equality, etc) to such a degree that extremists are ashamed to raise...

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Do you believe in the concept peace thru strength suggested by Neo-Cons or that the only road to Peace is thru Peace? If you are not strong enough to keep what you have, then someone will take it. Peace is more than a lack of conflit. Peace entails a productive environment for the citizens. In order to preserve that environment, a show of force is sometimes necessary. Getting peace by leading through peaceful example is only successful part of the time. Part of the path of getting peace is judiciously...

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Does adopting God's view of homesexuality mean that you are homophobic (exhibiting a hatred or strong dislike of homosexuals)? You're assuming that the Old Testament is actually the word of the Divine. Regardless of its source, it was still written down by fallible human beings. I don't think blind hatred of others for how they show their affection to those they care about has much place in spirituality.

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Is it important which God we serve, as long as we have some religion? It will be important to you, though it's perhaps not important to the universe at large. Some religions, such as mine (Asatru) have many gods, and it's believed by some that worshippers go to the hall of their patron deity (called a "fulltrui") upon death. It is believed, for example, that if you primarily worship Odin, then other deities are fine with that, so long as you...

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What do you think of fighting? Fighting is a high-risk means of settling disputes. It is however, the most effective if pursued to the bitter end, since either one or both parties are destroyed, thereby settling things once and for all. Those who believe that fighting solves nothing should study history more assiduously. Certainly Carthage, the Aztecs and many other civillizations had ther fates sealed most decisively...

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What genre of music would be torture for you to listen to for an hour? Hip-hop, rap, stuff like that.

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I believe in a God, do you? I believe in many gods, specifically the Aesir and Vanir.

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Are you a "Fluffy Bunny?" Do bunnies ever admit to it? I'm not a fluffy bunny, but I'm not Wiccan, either. I think that fluffy bunny Heathens (is there such a thing?) are mercilessly mocked until they go out and kill a wild boar or something. ;)

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Do men like it when women are aggressive in bed? Yes, yes, and yes.

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Do guys care what kind of music you listen to? For me, a girl's musical taste is a potential deal-breaker. I was a professional musician for many years, and have no patience for bad music. I'm OK with not liking what she likes, as long as it shows some sophistication. :)

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If you felt like you were falling in love with someone, would you tell them, or would you hold back your feelings for fear of rejection? I would hold back my feelings for as long as I possibly could. The last thing a woman wants to see is a man who confesses his feelings for her, despite what they say to the contrary. Keep your cards close to your chest. Once you confess, she'll perceive you as being weak, and you'll lose her respect permanently. Only confess once she's confessed to you, or you likely WILL...

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If your wife does not co-operate in sex, she doesn't like it that much and just does it as a job, what should a guy do about it? Go see a sex therapist. If she won't, then leave her. It's better to be with someone who actually wants to BE with you. OTOH, if you're OK with it, then don't do anything.

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What's holding you back from opening your heart more fully? All the crap that's been pulled on me in the past. :)

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If God is the all powerful creator of the universe and everything in it, how can you choose a god that suits you? Is the god you choose really God, or is it an extension of you that you are worshipping? You're assuming that there is just one god. There could very well be many. The universe is a very diverse place, lacking the type of strict order one might expect from a one-deity "dictatorship".

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Wiccans: why did you choose Wicca over other Pagan paths? Non-Wiccans: would you consider Wicca or another path instead of it? Why or why not? I decided against Wicca in favour of Asatru. I'm not in favour of the Wiccan mish-mash of beliefs culled from a variety of sources. Keep it cohesive, I think. I also find the Maiden/Mother/Crone (or whatever it is) far too reductionist in vision. I don't believe in the mental gymnastics that attempt to fit gods into boxes of our own devising. I'm certainly not infavour of...

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Did anyone watch the UFC fight with Forest Griffin & Quinten Rampage Jackson on 7/5/2008? What did you think of the decision? It was certainly a close fight. I felt the decision was fair. It was close enough that I didn't know who was going to win. I figured Griffin had won the fight, but Jackson was the champ, and if it's close, decisions usually go to the reigning champ.

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If you are left-handed, what difficulties do you have in everyday situations? No real difficulties, though I really could use a left-handed can opener. I study swordsmanship, so being left-handed can be an advantage there. I do try to mix it up though, doing some things left-handed (German longsword and Italian rapier), and others (grossemesser and sword & bucker) right-handed. I also play bass guitar right-handed, which puts my more dextrous left hand on the...

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If I chose to do wicca, what are the first few steps I need to take (for a beginner) in order to get started? what should I learn first and practice on? Your first step is to read everything you can get your hands on. There are different kinds of Wicca, as well as many other Pagan traditions. Do your research above all else.

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How many people here beleive in god and accept jesus crist as their savior? cant wait too see the answers! No, I practice Germanic Heathenry (Asatru, specifically). We don't have a notion of "sin" or salvation. Most of us adhere to some version of the Nine Noble Virtues or something similar, and revere the Aesir, Vanir, and our ancestors. It is a religion of orthopraxy (right action) as opposed to orthodoxy (right belief). The Nine Noble Virtues are: Courage, Truth, Honour,...

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Do you think God could just be around the planet earth and not around the universe? That way it would be possible for many different Gods to coexist. Well, I belong to a polytheistic relgion, so we already have more than one god interested humanity.

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Are you over 30 and still single? Yup! Footloose and fancy free!

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Why are most of cute guys gay? We're not.

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Can ugly men get beautiful girls? Everything else being equal (personality, etc) it depends on how much money you make. Remember that money is make-up for men. ;)

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Is the end of a relationship as hurtful for the man who walks away as it is for the woman he leaves behind? Yes, yes it is.

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If you are familiar with The Ultimate Fighting Championship, how do you feel about it? How do you feel about any sport that consists of fighting, such as boxing, or any martial arts? I love UFC, and combat sports in general. The crucible of combat (even sporting combat such as UFC, boxing or fencing) is one of the finest tests of a human being. Violence is a natural part of being human. Part of the problem of modern society is that people no longer have an outlet for their natural and healthy appetite for a little fisticuffs, so people hold it in and act out in a more...

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I wanna start dating white men, but I dont think they like black women so white boys would you date me? I'd have no problem dating a black woman. I don't know any guys that wouldn't date a black woman. My only concern is cultural differences, since I hate hip-hop and rap, which many black people identify strongly with, but that could happen with me dating a white woman who thought that Britney Spears was the height of musical expression. Now a black woman (or any other colour...

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I always end up liking guys that don't feel the same way about me or they have a girlfriend? What does this mean? What can I do? Women have a tendency to be attracted to men they can't have. It's pretty tpyical, really. I would disagree about waiting for men to come to you, really. The type of men who always make the first move are not necessarily the best type. I would just be casual, and if you feel like asking a guy out, go for it. If not, focus on your own things and see what happens.

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Have you ever been stood up on a date? Once.

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Why have Filipino stick-fighting martial arts grown so much in popularity in the past 3 decades? Groups like the Dog Brothers also have helped popularize the Filipino arts. The sad thing is that FMA aren't as popular in the Phillipines as they are elsewhere. :(

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Is there anywhere in the US that teaches la canne/ canne de combat? Anyplace that teaches Savate (French kickboxing) will be a good place to look, since they are usually taught together. If you can find someone who teaches Vigny style la canne, then you're really in luck. Also worth looking into is Jogo do Pau (Portuguese stick fighting), if you can't find la Canne or Grande Baton. :)

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Why does GOD lets some of the most horrible people who have done some aweful things or have horrible habits like drugging or drinking or self-destructive habits live longer lives at times but then some of the most caring, loving good people die early? Nowhere in any religion's scripture does it say that life is fair.

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What do you have faith in? The Aesir and Vanir.

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Should there be any shame in admitting that I am proud to be a white man. Nothing wrong with it at all. To be ashamed of your ethnicity is to be ashamed of your ancestors, and no one should be ashamed of their forebears. Be proud of the struggles and triumphs of those who came before you, and try to live up to their example. Personally, I am very proud of my European heritage... I think it's neat. But people of other ethnicities shouldn't be any less...

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Name a Household Item that can be used as a Weapon? Anything. Knives, pots, pans, bottles, dishtowels (i.e as a garotte), scissors, paperweights, letter openers, candlesticks, firepokers... anything can be used as a weapon if you're skilled and ruthless enough.

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My wife is cheating on me, but I still love her, what should I do? If she won't stop, then I'd leave her. You two need some serious counselling. Remember that love, as awesome as it is, is only chemicals in your head. In your case, it might be a marital version of Stockholm Syndrome. You have to decide what is best, all feelings aside.

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Do you ever feel like all guys really care about is sex? There are things I care about in addition to sex. The problem is, I can't remember what they are right now. ;)

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Are you ready to settle down with one person? Yup. Finding said person is the hard part! ;)

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I bought a bass and it worked great but for some reason after playing 20 minutes it starts to make a fuzzing noise through the amp like the amp was ripped.I checked with different amps cables and bass and its the bass problem What should be done? If you have active pickups, try replacing the battery. That's what my bass sounds like when the battery dies. :)

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What is the best way to approach your boyfriend concerning marriage after dating over a year? The best way to approach it is by waiting another year. One year of dating is too soon. ANYBODY can be nice for a year. The real person starts coming out in the second year. :)

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Are you afraid that you will die alone? I'm not afraid of dying alone. I'm afraid of my death not meaning anything. If I'm going down, I'm going down fighting, and hopefully for a worthwhile reason.

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What do men want from their wives. How can their wives make them happy? What men want is not to always be the bad guy. Women have this nearly instantaneous reaction to try to turn the tables on their husbands to make him feel like the jerk in an argument, even if the dispute is the woman's fault. I don't mind being called on my BS, but when I get the blame for HER BS, it really ticks me off. :)

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What are NON-VERBAL signs that a guy likes you? If you catch him staring OFTEN, he likes you. If he's bold, he'll hold your gaze for a second or three. If he's more shy, he'll look away suddenly, since he's just been "busted", and is now a little embarassed. :)

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So he flirts with me a lot. But then he backs off. Then hes back again. I really like him a lot, but he keeps pissing on my bonfire. Is it really worth it? Sounds like he's unsure. He's throwing the bait out to see if you'll respond. Take the initiative and ask him out.

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Met the girl of my dreams, but its anything but a dream! What should I do? Ask her out. It's a no brainer. The worst she could say is "no", and that's no biggie... go ask someone ELSE out! :)