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Ravens and the Morrigan: Irish Goddess of War

We keep ravens in the Tower of London because, it is believed they are sacred to the Celtic god, Bran. The site on which the Tower is set was once, it is thought, sacred to Bran, hence their presence was to keep him happy. Hence the legend that ...

frankbeswick, on 01/22/2014

Women and Children First? Titanic and the Suffragettes

No, the clue is in the title. Communism, from the Latin Communis, meaning 'common or universal'. If we're going by Karl Marx (atheist, not Jewish), then Communism requires no government. Or perhaps you're going back to Thomas More (Catholic, ...

JoHarrington, on 01/22/2014

Women and Children First? Titanic and the Suffragettes

Communism is the Jews who created it. Technically, it stands for government ownership of the means of production.

john thames, on 01/22/2014

Execution of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey: Henry VIII’s Last Victim

I often question how happy he was in his life. From research, I get that he was very insecure about his claim to the throne and felt threatened by the various Yorkist claims (like poor old Margaret Pole who probably wouldn't have bothered ...

AlexandriaIngham, on 01/22/2014

Tips for Keeping Your House Warm

Great ideas here, Evelyn! I haven't been able to figure out how to get my drafty old house warm. I just moved here, right on time for the second polar vortex. We are freezing in this house! Your ...

Frischy, on 01/22/2014

Australia's Takeaway Wheat and Fishes

There's a ton of things going on, I agree. Coles and Woolies for example. Depression and suicide among farmers. The decline in population of rural areas. Dick Smith trying to help out. It's a tangled web we weave when first we practice ...

Fargy, on 01/22/2014

10 Tips on How to Make More Sales Online

Thanks, Shadaan!

Mira, on 01/22/2014

Women and Children First? Titanic and the Suffragettes

John, I think that you, like the right in general, use the term communist too easily. Moderate left is far from communist, which is extreme left.

frankbeswick, on 01/22/2014

100 Articles on Wizzley: 10 Tips for a Great Wizzley Experience

Hi Shadaan, and thanks for your words:). Regarding Wizzley Weddings, I had an article there which then disappeared. You can't fill that page with all the wedding-related articles on Wizzley, as you can imagine, hence the changes.

Mira, on 01/22/2014

Reducing the space your books take up

Just had to come over here from The Bloggers, because YES! The 7th Guest!

Kathleen, on 01/22/2014

Australia's Takeaway Wheat and Fishes

The Dairy Industry has been ensnarled in this war for a long time. Corporations from overseas come and buy up the farms and then AU works for overseas interests. Itsalamuddle2mi Jo

Jo_Murphy, on 01/22/2014

George Stinney Jr: The Tragic Case of a Child Executed in the USA

Then we have to ensure that the dialogue keeps on going. No-one is born racist and with hatred in their hearts. They learn that from the people around them. As long as we're vigilant, speak up against the wrongs we see, then such thinking ...

JoHarrington, on 01/22/2014

Women and Children First? Titanic and the Suffragettes

Do you realize that Communism is actually a political system? I've just seen you misusing the word a lot, so thought I'd better check.

JoHarrington, on 01/22/2014

Retro Horror Review: "Who Can Kill a Child?" (1976)

I am a fan of horror flicks. But they have to be well written and executed. You make this one sound worth watching.

Sheri_Oz, on 01/22/2014

Great places to read a book

I can read on moving vehicles, but not if the print is small.

frankbeswick, on 01/22/2014