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QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Aug 12, 2007 -> 02:03 PM) You're right, I spoke too quickly. With the Canadian Anglican bishops recently rejecting same-sex marriage blessings, I think the U.S. Anglican bishops are showing a lot of bravery in their support of same-sex marriage blessings and the ordination of gay ministers. I guess they have until the end of September to back down or the Archbishop of Canterbury says they'll be kicked out of the international union, so I applaud them for standing up for what they believe in and standing against church-condoned bigotry. I don't know what the Archbishop Canterbury can do, if they kick out the American Anglicans I believe they will lose about 1/3 ( or 1/4) of their world wide budget. But I know some of the African churches are also choosing to not acknowledge the American branch of the communion because Jefferts-Schori is a woman. In short, this could get very interesting. I know the Canadian Anglican church was in much the same boat as the American, so it is dissappointing for them to back down. I vaguely remember the Australian or New Zealand branch also accepting a more tolerant bent, but I should check that.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 12, 2007 -> 01:57 PM) Methodists? I've found that the methodists in the south particularly are pretty damn conservative. I have a hard time seeing them make that shift anytime soon. Anyone know the Jewish stand on this issue? Just curious. If they haven't already, I'd bet them next to accept gay clergy/rabbi's. I believe the "Reformed Judaism" allows the ordination of gays and women. I know there are some branches of Methodists that are more conservative than others (I think it's the Free Methodists that are the most conservative)--but I think that this change by the Lutherans is going to change the dialogue in many protestant churches. Although it should be noted that this doesn't change the ELCA's stance on ORDAINING gays, but rather not disciplining gay pastors in committed relationships. Odd, but true.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Aug 12, 2007 -> 10:07 AM) A bright spot in the darkness of American Christian leadership woes. Whatever version of the Bible the ELCA is using, it must be the only version that hasn't had that bit about "love your neighbor" redacted. Hey, hey, the Anglicans are quite progressive too. I imagine the rest of the "mainline" protestant churches will soon follow. My money is on the Methodists being next.

Linkage per Reuters Lutherans to allow pastors in gay relationships Sat Aug 11, 2:00 PM ET CHICAGO (Reuters) - Homosexual Lutheran clergy who are in sexual relationships will be able to serve as pastors, the largest U.S. Lutheran body said on Saturday. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) passed a resolution at its annual assembly urging bishops to refrain from disciplining pastors who are in "faithful committed same-gender relationships." The resolution passed by a vote of 538-431. "The Church ... has just said 'Do not do punishments'," said Phil Soucy, spokesman for Lutherans Concerned, a gay-lesbian rights group within the church. "That is huge." The ELCA, which has 4.8 million members, had previously allowed gays to serve as pastors so long as they abstained from sexual relations. The conference also instructed a committee that is developing a social statement on sexuality to further investigate the issue. The committee is scheduled to release its report in 2009. Since the ELCA was founded in 1988, the group has ordered three pastors in gay relationships to be removed from their ministries. The most recent case was decided in July when the ELCA's committee on appeals voted to remove an openly gay pastor from St. John's Lutheran Church in Atlanta. The gay clergy issue has become a flashpoint in other faiths, including the Anglican Church.

QUOTE(Steff @ Aug 10, 2007 -> 04:18 PM) Oh. My. God. THREE kids at once... there is no way I could do that. None. You're friend is a saint! Well, they didn't have much of a choice--they weren't even using clomid (or however you spell it) or doing IVF. Just (un)luck of the draw. Seriously. I like kids, but I cannot imagine having three newborns.

On normal days I use Lever 2000. On days when I want to smell extra nice I use either this or this.

QUOTE(Steff @ Aug 10, 2007 -> 02:53 PM) I'm sure someone will bring this up so I'll just out myself first.. Last year when I was invited to a baby shower the mom had registered for a $150 stroller and I, in a real nice way , called her insane. Well... since it's my turn to be registering for baby crap I now see that that's just about the MIDDLE of the road price for a stroller. Holy expensive this is going to be. Boys... be sure you are stocked up on Trojan's. Babies are expensive. You'd think their clothes would be cheap because they're small, but not true. And diapers. One of my friends recently had triplets (!). And, honestly, I can't imagine how they afford diapers and food much less clothes.

QUOTE(SnB @ Aug 10, 2007 -> 12:04 PM) I have an entire year to get my 3 required classes out of the way. The rest of my classes are hour filler/electives. It should be a good senior year. That is similiar to mine. I had to take two required classes (one was a physical activity class). Everything else I took pass/fail. It was awesome. Totally awesome.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Aug 9, 2007 -> 02:19 PM) Received Capote from netflix. I have a feeling this one will be sitting on top of the counter for awhile. I forced myself to order this but seem to have no interest to watch it. It was good and interesting, but nowhere near as good as In Cold Blood. But if you're a fan of the book you'll still enjoy it.

I saw Waitress last night. It was really good. The dialogue got a little clunky sometimes, but it was a really sweet movie. Very funny too, when I left the theater I was in a much better mood than before the movie.

Psych 603 -- Modern Theories of Associative Learning Psych 607 -- Covert and Overt Selection Reading And I'm teaching a section of Research Methods. Woo.

I met Goose Gossage over the weekend, he was pretty nice. Got a baseball signed for my dad. It was cool.

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Aug 7, 2007 -> 12:24 PM) Like what Soxy said, if it is already a low crime area, I guess there is no harm. But with the exception of school zones, speeding should be at the low end of the priority scale. it is just a money making scheme, just like Chicago's traffic cameras. And just like the increased fines in construction zones. I disagree about the construction zone thing. When workers are present it always makes me just nuts when people are still zooming around so fast. I do get irked when you have the work zone speed limit, but no workers. Regardless, I don't speed in construction zones--it's too dangerous.

In general I think this is a pretty good idea. I think it's especially good in construction and school zones. I also think the efficacy (and worthwhile-ness) of this would depend a lot on which suburb we're talking about. If I lived in Aurora or Joliet, I think I'd rather have the cops on the beat. But in lower crime rate places, I think it would be worthwhile.

Unforgetful You--Jars of Clay A little Priest--Sweeney Todd Maybe I'm right--Pete Yorn Professional Widow--Tori Amos I'm so lonesome I could cry--Hank Williams Crucify--Tori Allegro (from Appalachian Spring Suite--Aaron Copeland La Isla Bonita--Madonna Totally f***ed--Spring Awakening Even Angels Fall--Jessica Riddle

I got the soundtrack for the movie "Once" the major musician in it is the lead singer of the Irish Band The Frames. It's great--lovely melancholy music. I love it. I also am really digging the OBC recording of "Spring Awakening" it's very un-Broadway-y. A little raunchy--but the music is great.

Girls that play hard to get are the type of girls you don't want to have a relationship with--it's just a sign she'll play games and be manipulative. Stay away.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 6, 2007 -> 11:41 AM) Lemon juice and ice. Thanks! I will try that as soon as I get home.

I got stung by a couple of bees on the top of my foot on Saturday, and it still hurts like a mofo, and is swollen. Bleh. Stupid bees.

QUOTE(SnB @ Aug 4, 2007 -> 04:29 PM) Any 'Six Feet Under' fans here? I just finished the series, intense show. I have seen the first two season and loved it, but still haven't seen the last 3. I love it though, so wonderfully dark and macabre--but really beautiful.

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Aug 3, 2007 -> 10:36 PM) When did that hit the theaters ? I think it officially comes out August 17th.

QUOTE(Steff @ Aug 3, 2007 -> 04:26 PM) Kind of like bulldog lazy? Yeah. But more snuggly than bulldogs I've met.

QUOTE(Steff @ Aug 3, 2007 -> 04:21 PM) I'm not familiar with Mastiffs. Are they an aggressive breed? I've never heard of mastiffs ever attacking. They are really sweet tempered usually, and very calm. Like couch potato dogs. Very weird.

Sounds like her mom is a piece of work. I'm not sure saying something to her mom would actually accomplish anything. If I were her, I would continue being estranged from her and thank my lucky stars I don't have to deal with Cpt. Crazy.

I saw Delicatessen. Very good, very funny, very weird and very French. I enjoyed it quite a bit. If you like very black humor, I think you'd probably enjoy this movie.