http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Billingshurst's Independent Forum en-us Billingshurst's Independent Forum Wed, 8 Sep 2010 23:17:06 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss YaBB 2.4 Revision: 1.28 30 http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1280660226/128#128 Billingshurst's Independent Forum/Just for Fun http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1280660226/128#128 guaranteed http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282132545/21#21 Billingshurst's Independent Forum/General Board http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282132545/21#21 <b><a href="http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282132545/15#15">Oliver 2 wrote</a> on Aug 26^th, 2010 at 12:01pm:</b><br /><div>And the use of inflammatory language (supernaturalism, ghosts, witchdoctors etc) is just rude, disrespectful and shows a distinct lack of appreciation and understanding of other peoples’ beliefs and way of life. </div><br />Using words such as supernaturalism might be construed as rude and disrespectful by some I suppose. Religion is a mightily difficult subject to discuss in that it usually does not take long for someone to play the 'offence' card. It is criticism of religion and matters of faith which uniquely, I think, causes this response. Criticism of another's views on other aspects of human invention and imagination such as politics, art and literature rarely, if ever, cause those on the receiving end of the criticism, to claim they are offended.  <br /><br />As for lack of appreciation and understanding of other people's beliefs, then I'm not sure that believers in, and sympathisers of, religion are able to give lectures on tolerance and respect to anyone. Burn the Koran Day,  which is being promoted in a church in Florida and was featured on tonight's Channel 4 News is a case in point. Furthermore, Barack Obama is under a lot of pressure in the States to demonstrate that he is a commited Christian and not a Muslim. An atheist in America by the way would and could probably never stand for high public office - you would be better off as a Muslim. <br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282132545/15#15">Oliver 2 wrote</a> on Aug 26^th, 2010 at 12:01pm:</b><br /><div>Whilst not religious I do find the more spiritual, philosophical and thoughtful aspects of some religions a welcome break from the materialism and shallowness of our modern world. </div><br />Religion does not necessarily imply a philosophical and thoughtful disposition - quite the opposite: it often stands for unquestioned belief and faith in bronze age middle eastern thinking and attitudes. http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283972835/0#0 Billingshurst's Independent Forum/Women's Forum http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283972835/0#0 There is a Harvest Fayre at the Women's Hall this Saturday 11th September from 10 till 12. All proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the hall and children's playground. http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282929328/9#9 Billingshurst's Independent Forum/General Board http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282929328/9#9 Seems like the school is still a little disorganised. Noone to open the gates at pickup time today and 150 parents waiting for their kids! Plus they changed all the class names in Yr2.<br /><br />Bit disappointing that the communication from the school and its new head has been limited to say the least.<br /><br />Anyone else have similar stories? http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283882975/0#0 Billingshurst's Independent Forum/Notice board http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283882975/0#0 <center><div>Billingshurst Fireworks<br /><br />Saturday 23rd October<br /><br />For more information, visit <a href="http://www.billingshurstfireworks.co.uk/Home.html" target="_blank">http://www.billingshurstfireworks.co.uk/Home.html</a></div></center> http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283874813/0#0 Billingshurst's Independent Forum/Links http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283874813/0#0 <a href="http://www.goddessfoundation.org.uk/images/goddess-circle2.jpg" rel="gb_image[nice_pics]" title="..."><img src="http://www.goddessfoundation.org.uk/images/goddess-circle2.jpg" name="post_img_resize" alt="..." title="..." border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.goddessfoundation.org.uk/images/Logo.jpg" rel="gb_image[nice_pics]" title="..."><img src="http://www.goddessfoundation.org.uk/images/Logo.jpg" name="post_img_resize" alt="..." title="..." border="0" /></a><br /><br />Formed several years before the UN statement<br /><b>'Today a central organizing principle of the work of the United Nations is that no enduring solution to society's most threatening social, economic and political problems can be found without the full participation, and the full empowerment, of the world's women.'</b><br /><br />The Goddess Foundation focus is specifically aimed at raising feminine energies for a better more balanced world<br /><br />They state<br /><center><div><b><i><div><br />Whilst others have spoken the words,<br />The Goddess Foundation<br />puts the words into action!<br /><br />It is not a religious group,<br />but it is spiritual<br /><br />It is not a Women's Institute,<br />but it is a Sisterhood<br /><br />It is not anti male,<br />but it is focused on the feminine<br /><br />It is not a Political movement,<br />but it is political<br /><br />It is not just about the individual,<br />it is about global changes</div></i></b></div></center> http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283873929/0#0 Billingshurst's Independent Forum/Links http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283873929/0#0 <a href="http://www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk/sites/all/themes/wruk/gfx/whiteribbon.png" rel="gb_image[nice_pics]" title="..."><img src="http://www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk/sites/all/themes/wruk/gfx/whiteribbon.png" name="post_img_resize" alt="..." title="..." border="0" /></a><br />Violence against women is an issue that we should all be aware of.    Events such as a Million Women Rise take place every year around March, but men are usually asked to stay away as many of those in the march are women who have been abused.<br /><br />So its important to support campaigns such as the White Ribbon <br /><a href="http://www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk/makepledge/submit" target="_blank">http://www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk/makepledge/submit</a><br /><br />Men can pledge their support and add their voice to the growing concerns about the increase in voilence towards our womenfolk http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279384129/42#42 Billingshurst's Independent Forum/General Board http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279384129/42#42 Having read through most of the “overview & scrutiny” committee reviews on HDC’s website. Looked at their transport/car parking links, and gone through every link on the site, we can find no statement, various or otherwise from HDC with an agenda item for the purchase of Jengers Mead or Jengers Mead car park, which we are told is on their website. <br /><br />Knowing HDC’s policy on openness and transparency we also checked their minutes for any reference to Jengers Mead/& car park, and no luck. <br /><br />Several mentions from 2003 & 2005 but nothing more recent. Even digging a lot, we can see nothing to this effect. There are many on this forum that are brilliant at this sort of thing; if you can find it we are certain that it will be of interest to all Billingshurst residents, would you please put the link on here. <br /><br />(Or send it in an Imail to me if you prefer. Thank you)  <img src="http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /><br /> http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283533461/0#0 Billingshurst's Independent Forum/BCP Projects and Initiatives http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283533461/0#0 This thread is given by curtsy of the owners of this forum and is intended for supplementary notices of BCP projects. It is not for the purposes of debate.  If readers want more information on our projects then please refer to our website or attend our meetings which are open to all and all are most welcome to attend.  BCP Managing Committee. http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282934525/2#2 Billingshurst's Independent Forum/General Board http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282934525/2#2 <b><a href="http://www.billingshurst-forum.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282934525/1#1">Oliver 2 wrote</a> on Sep 1^st, 2010 at 11:47am:</b><br /><div>Can you ask her typically how many mans cotton shirts can she shift in an hour? </div><br /><br />Hi,<br /><br />I have asked, and she says if it is a regular mens shirt, hung rather than folded, then she averages approximately 10 per hour. Do give her a call, telephone number in original message for more information.<br /><br />Liz