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Unique Heart Shaped Gifts and Posters for Valentine’s Day
I think everyone likes hearts and roses, especially around Valentine's Day. I'm pinning this to My Wizzley Writing Board.
ologsinquito, on 01/23/2014
Sleeping Beauty: Facts
Well I did not know there were so many variations of the "sleeping beauty" fairy tale. I still like the ones that have happy endings.
WriterArtist, on 01/23/2014
Why Would Anyone Deny the Holocaust?
Well now, Sam - every person over 60? Now I feel threatened! :)
Sheri_Oz, on 01/23/2014
Whitetails (Odocoileus virginianus): State National and Provincial Symbols in New and Old Worlds
jptanabe, Whitetails are so photogenic that it's difficult to get a bad picture of them!
DerdriuMarriner, on 01/23/2014
Why Would Anyone Deny the Holocaust?
I am with Jo on free speech, so maybe we are in a minority of two. The philosopher John Stuart Mill argued that odious ideas should be aired so as to expose them, as he was confident that people would see their error. However, he stopped short ...
frankbeswick, on 01/23/2014
Why Would Anyone Deny the Holocaust?
Yes, I would. But then I'd use my free speech to counteract their call all the way. No-one hears both sides of the argument without both sides being aired.
JoHarrington, on 01/23/2014
Why Would Anyone Deny the Holocaust?
Jo, there is a fine line between allowing free speech and allowing somebody to spread hate speech / even commit a crime with that in certain jurisdictions. If somebody would use his or her free speech to, for example, encourage people to kill ...
Sam, on 01/23/2014
Women and Children First? Titanic and the Suffragettes
Independent today, 23rd January 2014, there is a brief report that a typed affidavit written by Hoss, the commandment of Auschwitz, admitted that people in his camp were burned and gased. This is on display at the moment in a display in the ...
frankbeswick, on 01/23/2014
George Stinney Jr: The Tragic Case of a Child Executed in the USA
There is an article about the case in The Independent today, 23rd January. If you type in independent-online you will get access to the article.
frankbeswick, on 01/23/2014
Retro Horror Review: "Wolfen" (1981)
Ha ha -- and that comment reminds me of when my aunt told me everything about "Jaws" back in 1975!
PiddeAndersson, on 01/23/2014
Why Would Anyone Deny the Holocaust?
You're certainly not alone in that one, Sheri. :)
JoHarrington, on 01/23/2014
Trendy Victorian and Vintage Style Cute Hats for Women
There was something about the Victorian era that is so attractive, with the clothing and the fussy houses. It's good to know these hats are still available. I'm pinning this to My Wizzley Writing Board.
ologsinquito, on 01/23/2014
Why Would Anyone Deny the Holocaust?
I do not disagree with your decision, Jo. Let everyone respond according to their own truths. In my case, I generally just move on.
Sheri_Oz, on 01/23/2014
Why Would Anyone Deny the Holocaust?
You and most of Wizzley. That was the number one recommendation amongst fellow writers here, once he started. And gathered speed the more odious he became.
But I am also a proponent of free speech. I'm with the comment said about Voltaire. ...
JoHarrington, on 01/23/2014
Reducing the space your books take up
My dream book/craft den would be lined with books but would have a work bench.
frankbeswick, on 01/23/2014