All categories - 13 October 2007

A Bonsai Bobby
Written by Semper Fi Reborn

His name was Bonsai Bobby,
He was quite an awesome man.
He got this name because he was,
A British cop from Japan.

He usually guarded the Queen,
He traveled to and fro.
He was the only man in Scotland Yard,
That wore a black kimono.

This may sound very crazy,
But just 'tween you and I.
Each time he pulled me over,
He would always yell,
BONSAI!!!

In a British accent of course.
Anything less, would be uncivilized.

2007-10-13 13:35:07 · 8 answers · asked by Semp-listic! 7 in Poetry

Let us now tackle the important question of polygamy. Polygamy is a very ancient practice found in many human societies. The Bible did not condemn polygamy. To the contrary, the Old Testament and Rabbinic writings frequently attest to the legality of polygamy. King Solomon is said to have had 700 wives and 300 concubines (1 Kings 11:3) Also, king David is said to have had many wives and concubines (2 Samuel 5:13). The Old Testament does have some injunctions on how to distribute the property of a man among his sons from different wives (Deut. 22:7). The only restriction on polygamy is a ban on taking a wife's sister as a rival wife (Lev. 18:18). The Talmud advises a maximum of four wives. 51 European Jews continued to practice polygamy until the sixteenth century. Oriental Jews regularly practiced polygamy until they arrived in Israel where it is forbidden under civil law. However, under religious law which overrides civil law in such cases, it is permissible. 52
What about the New Testament? According to Father Eugene Hillman in his insightful book, Polygamy reconsidered, "Nowhere in the New Testament is there any explicit commandment that marriage should be monogamous or any explicit commandment forbidding polygamy." 53 Moreover, Jesus has not spoken against polygamy though it was practiced by the Jews of his society. Father Hillman stresses the fact that the Church in Rome banned polygamy in order to conform to the Greco-Roman culture (which prescribed only one legal wife while tolerating concubinage and prostitution). He cited St. Augustine, "Now indeed in our time, and in keeping with Roman custom, it is no longer allowed to take another wife." 54 African churches and African Christians often remind their European brothers that the Church's ban on polygamy is a cultural tradition and not an authentic Christian injunction.

The Quran, too, allowed polygamy, but not without restrictions:

"If you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly with the orphans, marry women of your choice, two or three or four; but if you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly with them, then only one" (Quran 4:3).

The Quran, contrary to the Bible, limited the maximum number of wives to four under the strict condition of treating the wives equally and justly. It should not be understood that the Quran is exhorting the believers to practice polygamy, or that polygamy is considered as an ideal. In other words, the Quran has "tolerated" or "allowed" polygamy, and no more, but why? Why is polygamy permissible ? The answer is simple: there are places and times in which there are compelling social and moral reasons for polygamy. As the above Quranic verse indicates, the issue of polygamy in Islam cannot be understood apart from community obligations towards orphans and widows. Islam as a universal religion suitable for all places and all times could not ignore these compelling obligations

In most human societies, females outnumber males. In the U.S. there are, at least, eight million more women than men. In a country like Guinea there are 122 females for every 100 males. In Tanzania, there are 95.1 males per 100 females. 55 What should a society do towards such unbalanced sex ratios?

2007-10-13 13:35:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

hahaha... exactly enough characters.

2007-10-13 13:35:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Movies

it started with what i thought was a yeast infection (intense itching of the vulva) and redness, then when i got my period the symptoms went away however when my period stopped i developed a rash that looked like contact dermititis (red spots, not blisters) between my vagina and anus.. and now about 3 days later i have the rash on my arms and stomach.. anyone know what this is? and i am going to the doctor in a couple days but im scared. the rash isnt itchy, nothing is anymore.

2007-10-13 13:35:04 · 10 answers · asked by Justine Alexis 2 in Women's Health

I really want to bred my cat shes a Girl but I cant find a male In illinois to bread with her. I wonder what I can do to bread her with???

2007-10-13 13:34:56 · 8 answers · asked by beth s 1 in Cats

im a dodgerfan and by nature i think he did

2007-10-13 13:34:54 · 18 answers · asked by ultrapeepee 3 in Baseball

how about this kick but come back buy buffalo yea they rock

2007-10-13 13:34:48 · 2 answers · asked by hottgoalie 2 in Hockey

2007-10-13 13:34:34 · 9 answers · asked by American Spirit 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm really having trouble with these two proofs. Can anyone solve these two? It would be greatly appreciated! I'm having trouble getting one side to equal the other.

1.) (sinθ -1)(tanθ + secθ ) = -cosθ

2.) cos B cot B = csc B - sin B

2007-10-13 13:34:33 · 3 answers · asked by neverisenough 1 in Mathematics

Can anyone reccomend a good digital SLR for night shooting?

2007-10-13 13:33:59 · 6 answers · asked by steve 2 in Photography

My boss: Brilliant

No other words or explanations. Just one word. Quick. And straight to the point.

2007-10-13 13:33:46 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

i think they really r their getting to much hype for not beating ne1 and also barely beating Buffalo.

2007-10-13 13:33:43 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Football (American)

Call on God, but row away from the rocks.

(Indian proverb).

2007-10-13 13:33:41 · 17 answers · asked by in any other world 1 in Religion & Spirituality

sometimes they suck. But it seems to fascinate Republican politicians. Ed Meese, Mike Huckabee and John Thune have all commented on my phone, lol. It's an LG enV, it's a nice one, but I didn't think it's that amazing, haha.

2007-10-13 13:33:25 · 2 answers · asked by Ajay B 1 in Cell Phones & Plans

My husband surprised me with a trip to go see Cirque de Soleil "Love" in Vegas for our one year anniversary. I feel so lucky that he got it for me and I don't want to sound superficial...but the gift I wanted to get him (Wii) is totally extinct everywhere I went. I would like to get him something special...but I have no idea what. Any ideas from guys out there? Thanks so much!

2007-10-13 13:33:10 · 4 answers · asked by Little Miss Jake 3 in Marriage & Divorce

My dog is bichon frise and he gets fleas really bad!!! I've tried it all, Frontline, K9 advantix,Capstar, Shampoos And brewers yeast. He stays infested I have no problem killing the fleas just keeping them off. None of my other animals have them. I've even had the yard& house proffesionally treated more than once. I know my other animals don't have them because I check dailly. I even use shampoo that is not supposed to wash off my flea treatments. Something about this dog just attracts them, he is covered in sores from digging and scatching. I've been to 4 different vets. they just keep telling me to treat his enviroment. I have!!! and you don't see other people who take their dogs with them everywhere they go have this problem and you know they are not always in a flea free area. I thought they were supposed to repel also . PLEASE HELP I'M DESPERATE!!!!!!!

2007-10-13 13:33:08 · 7 answers · asked by jt 1 in Dogs

i want to go to florida but im afraid to fly over the ocean, does the plane fly over the ocean? if it does will it have to go over the bermuda triangle?

2007-10-13 13:33:07 · 6 answers · asked by reba 1 in Air Travel

ask anymore questions today?

2007-10-13 13:33:03 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

Why?

I would pick Condaleeza Rice, she is an impressive, force to be wreckoned with, and is truly amazing.

Oprah is great too, though.

2007-10-13 13:33:03 · 15 answers · asked by Thursday 1 in Polls & Surveys

I have brown layered hair, that is a little past my shoulder. My hair is naturally curly but I straighten it too. I would really like them but I am not sure if they would look good when my hair is curly. I really need your help so please answer with what you really think.

2007-10-13 13:32:59 · 6 answers · asked by Melia C 3 in Hair

I used to think that Christianity was about the teaching of Jesus. I was wrong.

Christianity is about hate, bigotry, and homophobic rantings from some idiot named Paul.

Christianity is about controlling the masses through fear of an imaginary place.

Christianity is about forcing their idiotic dogma on me through our laws.

2007-10-13 13:32:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-13 13:32:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

and y?

2007-10-13 13:32:52 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

cookies, cake, pie, bread??? whatever...

2007-10-13 13:32:37 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

Why do goods and services still cost more in Canadian dollars?

2007-10-13 13:32:37 · 10 answers · asked by morris 5 in Other - Canada

Read this and give your opinion:

http://psychologytoday.com/articles/pto-19980501-000029.html

P.S. for those that are lazy, basically it says how we all stereotype naturally.

2007-10-13 13:32:33 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

im a male and i have short hair and some of my hairs from the top stick up even when i put a wave cap to flatend my hair, it stills stick up why... n how do i fix it...

2007-10-13 13:32:33 · 15 answers · asked by u T 1 in Hair

I believe in a supreme power that remains unidentified by any Epic. I do not believe in any God glorified by a particular religion. I live a normal life liberally blessed by the God that resides in me. Neither do I go to a place of worship nor am I a member of any religious institution. I wish to donate my body after my death and part of my savings for public good while living. What would I be after my death true to your belief? If your reply is fact-based with a broader out look on life and living realities, it will not hurt me. Be frank in your response.

2007-10-13 13:32:10 · 25 answers · asked by Nimit 2 in Religion & Spirituality

10/20 - Michigan State (4-2, Beating Indiana as we speak)
10/27 - @ Penn State (5-2)
11/03 - Wisconsin (5-2, was ranked #19 entering today but lost to Penn State).
11/10 - Illinois (5-2, was ranked #18 entering today but lost to Iowa).
11/17 - @ Michigan (5-2, they would definitely be ranked in the top 25 if the team they lost to in Week 1 wasn't a team named Appalachian State).

This may not be the toughest schedule ever, but it contains absolutely no cupcakes. The good news for Ohio State is, if they lose one of these games, while it may be an upset, it won't be as unbelieveable of an upset as some of the ones we've seen this year: Stanford over USC, ASU over Michigan, Kansas State over Texas, South Florida over WVU, etc.

All the teams on the remaining schedule have plenty of talent and will present a good challenge for OSU to stay undefeated.

Your comments are welcome...

2007-10-13 13:31:53 · 8 answers · asked by EC1983 2 in Football (American)

I personally like the Packers and the Bears (NFC North) They rock!! Packers have only lost 1 game, and that was to the Bears! I hope the Bears win also though.

2007-10-13 13:31:41 · 14 answers · asked by may i help you? 3 in Football (American)