The Newfie

[COLOR=SeaGreen]Bruce Cockburn's [B][I]Waiting for a Miracle[/I][/B] has always struck me as a beautiful song. [CENTER] [B][I]Look at them working in the hot sun the pilloried saints and the fallen ones working and waiting for the night to come and waiting for a miracle Somewhere out there is a place that's cool where peace and balance are the rule working toward a future like some kind of mystic jewel and waiting for a miracle You rub your palm on the grimy pane in the hope that you can see You stand up proud you pretend you're strong in the hope that you can be like the ones who've cried like the ones who've died trying to set the angel in us free while they're waiting for a miracle Struggle for a dollar, scuffle for a dime step out from the past and try to hold the line so how come history takes such a long, long time When you're waiting for a miracle[/I][/B][/CENTER] Another of Bruce's classic,[B] [I]Call it Democracy[/I][/B]: [CENTER] [B][I]padded with power here they come international loan sharks backed by the guns of market hungry military profiteers whose word is a swamp and whose brow is smeared with the blood of the poor who rob life of its quality who render rage a necessity by turning countries into labour camps modern slavers in drag as champions of freedom sinister cynical instrument who makes the gun into a sacrament -- the only response to the deification of tyranny by so-called "developed" nations' idolatry of ideology north south east west kill the best and buy the rest it's just spend a buck to make a buck you don't really give a flying **** about the people in misery IMF dirty MF takes away everything it can get always making certain that there's one thing left keep them on the hook with insupportable debt see the paid-off local bottom feeders passing themselves off as leaders kiss the ladies shake hands with the fellows open for business like a cheap bordello and they call it democracy and they call it democracy and they call it democracy and they call it democracy see the loaded eyes of the children too trying to make the best of it the way kids do one day you're going to rise from your habitual feast to find yourself staring down the throat of the beast they call the revolution IMF dirty MF takes away everything it can get always making certain that there's one thing left keep them on the hook with insupportable debt[/I][/B][/CENTER] 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR]

[COLOR=SeaGreen]It's always seemed to me that paganism/Wicca/etc is not a real... religion. It seems more to me like an excuse for some people to rebel againts society and be different... that people don't truely believe in it. But, heh, maybe you're different - but as far as I know, most people just do it so they can say 'Yea, I'm Wiccan' so they can get those 'wth?' looks from people and than have an excuse to talk to them (explaining what Wicca is, and than being insulted when they call it hilarious). As has been mentioned, Wicca is a fairly weak belief in general - but hey, do whatever you want. If you do not believe in hell than you shouldn't be worried about going there, and if you don't believe in Satan than you shouldn't be worried about worshiping him in cognito... it really is a nonissue. 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR]

[COLOR=SeaGreen]"Some say it is better to rule in hell than to serve in heaven. I say that is a defeatist attitude - I plan to rule everywhere, not just in hell" 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR]

[QUOTE=Drix D'Zanth]That?s because the members of NAMBLA [i]are[/i] pedophiles! You say pedophilia is very wrong. How do you justify that claim? (Obviously, I?m playing devil?s advocate here) I want you to look at this from a moral perspective for a moment, why do you think the pedophiles of NAMBLA are ?wrong?? Is it a gut feeling? Because it sounds like their man-boy relationships are mutual and consensual. Can you justify calling their private behavior wrong? If so please, give us a reason. Now, if you [i]can?t[/i] prove to me that it is ethically immoral, and you expect the institution of marriage to no longer discriminate between heterosexual unions and homosexual marriages- why can we expect the definition of marriage to discriminate against [i]any[/i] relationship- such as the pedophilic relationship of NAMBLA? Why shouldn?t [i]they[/i] be allowed to get married? I?m not making any assumptions. I never said homosexuals are pedophiles, lol. You drew that conclusion from an [i]analogy[/i] which deals with the ethical issue, not the technical details. Yeah? wasn?t saying that homosexuals are pedophiles? lol.[/QUOTE][COLOR=SeaGreen] There is a reason that pedophilia is wrong; and it's quite simple, really. For the most part, once somone reaches, say, 18 years of age, they're capable of making their own decisions - that is to say, they know what they're doing and the consequences of their actions. If a kid is, say, 10 years old, they don't have any bloody idea what they're doing or what they're getting in to, and that alone should be enough to prevent pedophilic marriages. I'm not an expert on this subject, really I'm not, but I don't see how this applies to gay marriage: they're completely different subjects. One is a union of a party with possibly less-than-noble intents and a party with no comprehension of the situation - as opposed to the union of couple of self-aware and functioning human beings who just happen to share the same sexual organs. I don't see the co-relation. 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR]

[COLOR=SeaGreen]Girl: Well.... certainly wasn't expecting that... ummm... want to go out for dinner some time? 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR]

[COLOR=SeaGreen]"I AM CAT, DESTROYER OF WORLDS, EATER OF KITTY NIBBLETS, FEAR ME! Meow..." 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR]

[COLOR=SeaGreen]Well, and this be a true tale o' high-seas a-hauntin's, I have one I think is rather good... Ok, so about 4 years ago, me and my shipmates where going out on a fishing trip like we do every few weeks to make a living. The guy who usually is the 'captain' of our ship was sick so he didn't join us for this foray. Anyways, we pull out of St.John's harbour on schedual, but when we get about 2 hours out to sea, we notice somthing's wrong. We're not entirly sure where we are and, as per usual, our GPS system doesn't work (This really isn't a ghost-related thing; our GPS breaks every three weeks or so, right on schedual. But that's a different horror story :animesmil ) so we're not able to find out where we are. We joked about it for a while, and decided to just go on with the fishing. Than we notice some bad winds start to pick up and dark clouds start rolling in - typical Atlantic storm. So we get our raincoats on and do what any decent seamen do, kept working through the storm. About an hour later, this storm is coming down like a wet, windy hell, but we've seen worse. Visability is basically zero. So all of a sudden, towards the bow, this loud fog horn moans - it sounds close but we can't be sure with this wind. So I drop what I'm doing and run to the bow of our proud ship, holding onto the railing tightly as it pitches around in the storm and such - and than all of a sudden, as the boat decends a rather large wave, I see this ship, right in front of us. It looked like a fishing trawler, much like ours. For a second I swear that I made eye contact with a man holding onto the railing of her. I knew we were going to hit her, so I covered my face with my arms and braced for impact. Than, just like that, a huge rouge wave swept over the bow and knocked me off my feet. I got to my feet and looked over the bow - she was gone. Well, as I come back to maindeck of the trawler, one of my shipmates (The man acting as captain) runs out to meet me, looking rather aghast and pale. He saw it too. He was the only one though, as the rest of the crew thought that the storm had shaken somthing loose between the ears. Anyways, just thought that was interesting. Oh, and I'm pretty sure Queen is haunting me. Somtimes I just randomly start to hear a Queen song - faint and unidentifiable at first, but I slowly start to recognize it (Usually Bohemian Rhapsody or Killer Queen). Somtimes it happens at inopertune times - such as during a movie with friends or out at sea, often promting me to blurt out 'Do you guys hear Queen?' which can be rather embarassing. I'm sure Freddie Mercury is chuckling to himself up there every single time... 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR]

[COLOR=SeaGreen][quote name='Billie_Forever']I know..what flipping p*** take!!...Like the cold would go.."Oh no..i better stop the main character has closed the door on me!!!"..stupid freaky rubbish film...*deep breath* Im calm now.hehe[/quote] Yes... it freezes the Empire State Building, it's that cold. We're talking about instant-death cold... and they thwart it by throwing some books on the fire and closing a door! It's hilarious! Another movie that blew: Kill Bill Vol. 2 Ok, Kill Bill Vol. 1 was ok. It had some pretty decent violent scenes that were very entertaining. The plot was marginal but whatever, that wasn't the point. Vol. 2 doesn't have 150 ninjas getting slaughtered, it didn't have samurai duels and spiked balls on chains. No, it had lame things - lame things like, for example, her SWIMMING out of 6-ft grave. Now I'm not an expert on this type of thing... but that makes no ******* sense. One of the stupidest scenes in movie history. Not to mention that a large chunk of the movie is spent in the presence of the corniest Chinaman I've seen since I was a wee boy, and the painful acting of Uma Thurman. Quinten Terinteno... check and mate. Hit your stride with Pulp Fiction... this new stuff... eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee... Hostel doesn't look to amazing either... An Honourable mention to Les Boys IV... ok, Les Boys I was pretty good, funny as hell... Les Boys II was ok... Les Boys III was the exact same as I and II... and IV, altough pretty funny, was the same thing. It's a french movie that, as far as I know, exists soley in Quebec, so I don't blame you for not seeing it. 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR]

[COLOR=SeaGreen]I only have one real comment after seeing the movie: Peter Jackson is not allowed to direct movies involving bugs. Just... no. Special effects were the best part about an overall predictable movie (Which was expected, since it's a remake). It was enjoyable. I felt that Kong took to long to fall of the empire statebuilding though, but it was still pretty interesting. 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR]

[quote name='Billie_Forever']The film that i absolutly HATED...the most..EVER...was "the day after tomorrow"..i thought that it was far too long...utter rubbish and even though the graphics were good it was very predictable and i wanted a MAIN character to die...*sigh* Alas it didnt happen and everyone was happy in the end..as i said i didnt like this film..at all[/quote] That movie was hilarious... The cold is chasing them and they run into a room and stop it... by... closing the door. Funny funny stuff.

You don't need an AK-47 to shoot Bambi. That's my position and I'm stickin' to it.

[COLOR=SeaGreen]I'm quite happy to report that, as a Canadian, I've never had a gun nor have I ever needed one, aside from a hunting trip I took with some friend in Quebec. I've never had to defend myself and I've never had to shoot at other people (Why would I when I can just get them with my hockey stick... *smirk*). Guns have always seemed to be a waste. I'm also quite happy to note that the Libral Party of Canada, of which I am a supporter and which are the heavy favourites for reelection, have put a plan into action in which all handguns will be banned. I'm not sure how they'll pull it off, but I assume the vast majority will be shipped south of the board, and the rest melted down to make pipes and whatnot. Sounds like a plan. 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR]

[quote name='orbindo']Buddahs name was something along the lines of Sidarma Gud-something and his followers turned him into something he wasnt. He didnt claim to be a god, just claimed to be a knowledgeable being. over the yrs as people followed his teaching they changed him into a god somewhere. big oops on them[/quote][COLOR=SeaGreen] Yes, somthing to that effect... But I fail to recall how this fit into the original topic... Somthing about me not claiming the existence of the Enlightened One... 'Da Newf Oowatanite Edit: Trust me, you wouldn't believe me if I told you... 41. Sitting at home all night on the computer argueing with people half my age. Seems a little bit pathetic, especially on New Years. Ah well, 'tis a good life.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=SeaGreen][QUOTE=Dale_Valley]im sorry, to burst ur bubble, but there is a lot o recoreds everywhere that prove that jesus existed. his existance is no longer a question, the question is about his divinity. and yes i admit i dont know any records that have his existance. but can u prove taht budda or muhamad existed with ur theory?[/QUOTE] Records? What Records? There is absolutly no evidence of his existence. If by records you mean those absolutly hilarious 'historical documents' that the Catholic Church forged to gain support for Jesus Chirst, than I can do little but laugh at you. BTW... Buddah was not his name. His name was Taiwanese and I cannot recall it right now, but he was in fact a philosepher and not a prophet. But what does that have to do with anything? No I cannot prove they exist. I do not claim to be able to. You're calling evidence into question I did not even bring up. [QUOTE=orbindo][COLOR=Red]OK then, one thing at a time. Hey, smart one, christmas is misplaced because they had different calendars back then. Any well learned christian or catholic can tell you that Jesus was born in the summer. Dunno when or why december was accepted as the month of Jesus' birth, but you should look it up. There has been things such as eyewitness accounts of nonfollowers of Jesus, artifacts found of biblical significance, actual kings accounts, and the list goes on. and let me tell you how i believe. There was a renown scholar (i cant recall his name, but he wasnt catholic) that said that true belief doesnt stem off of science and evidence. to believe is to not see. to truly believe, it has to be unproven or else its not worth your belief. What do i believe? That we were all created by a supernormal being and he watches everyone of us 24/7, he had his son concieved and born of a virgin, that that man had the powers of God himself, that he was resurrected after 3 days of being dead, that there even is a heaven?Yes. i do believe that. In the scientific world this borders on complete lunacy. in a way i believe because it is absurd. and what happens if what i believe isn't tru? what do i have to lose? there's nothing special on this earth for me, i wouldnt mind leaving it. but i would like to hold on to something while im here.[/COLOR][/QUOTE] The calender was created by Augustus Ceaser - several decades pre the Birth of Chirst. We had the same calender. Some of the month names have changed, but the calender itself is intact. I have heard that the birth of Christ was moved, but I must ask - why? Why did the early Christians have to tack Christmas onto an old Norse drinking fest (Alas, it is true. Christmas was originally a Viking booze-up. In fact, the Yule Log was an offering to the little-known Norse Goddess of fertillity, Yulea)? The only logical explination is because no one would believe it - but if they had so much proof, why the doubt? What my point is... you are anti-homosexual. Why are you anti-homosexual? Well, because you're Christian (Apperently). So in essence, you hate somone because of this belief - which I find quite unnecessary. I have no problem with believing there is some higher power, some force above us - I can understand that. What I do not understand is how somone can believe some book written by a few men some thousands of years ago (Much of which was plagerised from older, lesser-known tales. See: The Epic of Gilgamesh), which is utterly absurd. I don't get it. :lecture: 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR]

[COLOR=SeaGreen][QUOTE=orbindo]Time to repay Dale's favor. First of all you seem to have had something bad happen to you awhile back and as you believe that you couldnt see God so you blamed him for everything because it seemed easiest, nice. How can you say power is corrupt when the only "power" youve seen has come from man, who started evil in the first place. and for your information the bible is the most cited history book in the world. and there's more proof that Jesus walked the earth than Shakespeare even lived. so theres more ways to prove that the bible speaks truth, and if it speaks of a God, then there should be one.[/QUOTE] I'm sorry, but... that has to be one of the funniest things I've ever read... If the Bible is EVER cited as a historical source, it is cited in error. There is absolutly no backing historical evidence of any credit whatsoever that supports any of the Bibles claims... All of the so-called evidence is merely speculation - not a single shred of evidence has ever been discovered prooving that any of the stories of the Bible are true. Perhaps based on historical fact, but exagerated to some rediculously lame level. Even Christmas has been proven rediculous - it supposedly took place in December, but December is the rainy season in the area where Jesus was supposedly born. There would have been no shepards tending their flocks. There is also no record of a Roman emporer ordering a census of the whole Roman people - such an undertaking is rediculous and unnessary. The only Emperor foolhardy enough to undertake it would have been Nero, but he wasn't around then. The sheer resources... It boggles the mind. Exactly where is this proof of Jesus' existence? The Bible doesn't count, as it in itself has no proof whatsoever to back it. The Bible is, if you actually read it in depth, such a rediculous tome that I often find myself crusing it's pages in search of a good laugh. Want some examples of things in the Bible that are just rediculous? [url]http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/abs/long.htm[/url] It's too funny to resist. [quote name='Dale_Valley']ok a little wrong here, the crowd wasnt rapist angels, it was gays from the city trying to "Know" the angles visiting Lot. and his wife turned to salt because she turned to look back at the city, directly disobing and order from God.[/quote] Ah, my mistake. I confused the word's 'Angle Rapers' with 'Angle Rapists' (See how the Bible can be misinterpreted?). But that still doesn't change the fact that the so-called 'righteous and just' Lot offered up his own daughters to the rapists... and don't say god asked him too, because any good that asks a man to give his daughters a crowd of rapists is a little... well, you know. 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR]

[COLOR=SeaGreen]I'm gona stay up all night and drink a bit, than watch a few movies I rented.. Hurray. 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR]

[COLOR=SeaGreen][QUOTE=orbindo][COLOR=Red]This thread doesnt seem like its heading in the controversial direction. (time for me to wreck the place) I am a hardcore Christian(bet some of you just groaned), so i can honestly say that outlawing same sex marriages is a smart move. It is in the bible. Sodom and Gomorrah were two cities that were full of gays and lesbians. Guess what happened to them, both obliterated (or so it says). Eh, but i know that there are different beliefs and religions out there, not trying to insult anyone or anything like that, just sayin what i believe. and its funny to say that government and church should be separated when it was on the morals of the Catholic faith that this country was built on in the first place. Same as trying to take God out of the pledge. One quick thing tho. There is no possible way for someone to be BORN a gay or a lesbian. Its been proven scientifically to be imposible. so dont believe that for an instant. I heard some guy try to use that dodge and looked it up. and i really dont think it hinders the ability to be a parent or adoption (truthful thought), but that doesnt mean i think its ok (personal beliefs). NOW its a controversy.[/COLOR][/QUOTE] Religion and politics do not mix. I don't mind Christians themselves, but Christianity (Any religiion, really) is terrible in the government. Look at the Middle Ages. Complete shithole in Europe. Why? Because the Catholic Church was in power. Conversly, the Mid East was prospering. Why? Because they, although Muslim themselves, ruled a modestly secular government. Not a coincidence that the now-Muslim-ruled Mid East isn't exactly a paradise, while the secular west is prospering. Gay marriage has been legal in Canada for some time, and I don't see meteors falling from the sky or any of that what-not, so it's safe to say that there won't be any repeat of Soddom and Gamorrah - now that we've tested the water, why not jump on in? Whatever happened to 'Love Thy Neighbor' anyways? Anyways, I personally have no problem with homosexuality. It's a life choice, why should I redicule somone for it? They can do whatever they want, as long as they don't try and drag me into it. I have a saying. I'm Pro-Anything-That-Makes-You-Happy-But-Doesn't-Effect-Me-In-a-Negative-Way. As for marriage? Seems to be working out in Canada. Can gay people make good parents? Why not. I mean, there will always be lousy parents and there will always be great ones, why does it matter who they're lovin'? Oh, and for the person who said homosexuality is outlawed in Texas, that isn't possible. It isn't legal. It isn't possible. It couldn't be allowed. It's ********. [QUOTE=Chabichou][COLOR=#004a6f]As some of you already know, I'm muslim. Hence, I believe that homosexual [B]acts[/B] are forbidden and hated by God. God created men and women to be companions for eachother, and it angers him when either sex ignores them gift of companionship that he has given them. I was exposed to the idea of homosexuality before I even learned that it was wrong in my religion, before even learning the story of Sodom. Even then I felt that it was wrong and unnatural. I believe that homosexuality is simply a preference, just like how some people like coffee and others don't, just like how some like broccili and others don't. But some preferences are not good (like alcohol for instance), so people should avoid them. I honestly don't understand why people don't see homosexuality as a problem. I'm not saying that we should hate or shun people with homosexual tendancies, but why doesn't our society at least see it as a problem and that these people need help (no offence to homosexuals here). Technically at least, (I'll leave morals out of this), homosexuality is wrong. It goes against the very nature of humans.[/COLOR][/QUOTE] If you don't see why it's not outlawed in our society, I'll make it very clear to you: not everyone, least of all the government, are Muslim, and therefore most everyone do not see it as a problem. Most Christian don't see it as a problem either, since [i]most[/i] Christians can make a distinction between the OT and the NT. One last comment... You Christians (Not Chabichou, since I'm not overly familiar with Islamic history) DO realise that the Old Testement (Where all this Soddom and Gamorrah buisness went on) was during the reign of 'Mean God' (GRRRRRRR!). Than his son Jesus H Christ came down to earth. Enter 'Nice God'. 'Nice God' didn't torch cities or order his minions to kill people, no, 'Nice God' is the 'Love Thy Neighbour' god. Learn the difference. I'm not even Christian and I get it. 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR]

[COLOR=SeaGreen]41 Years old (No, not young. I'm rather proud of my age). :animeshy: 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR]

[COLOR=SeaGreen]It depends... If you're picking fights 'just cuz', than, as has been reiterated page after page, you are a very bad guy. Fighting is fun but only do it if the other guy (Assuming you don't like to fight women...) wants to aswell. I've had more than my fair share of fights, but I can't recall many when I wasn't fighting somone who wanted to fight... If it means anything, players in the NHL usually get kicked from the game for an 'Instigator' penalty. That's just my opinion... 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR]

[COLOR=SeaGreen]Well, I once pushed my shipmate and friend into the Atlantic ocean when he was pissing me off... Does that count? Because I found it fun. 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR]

[COLOR=SeaGreen]1. Polythane Pam - The Beatles - Abbey Road - Ya know, if they say the Beatles never made a song that sucked, they were wrong. Polythane Pam is quite bad. I'm hard pressed to find any company for it though. 2. The Temples of Syrnix - Rush - 2112 - Technically amazing, Rush's instrumental proess manifests itself well in this song. Plus if you listen to it with the 2112 Overture it flows so well. Great song. 3. Lady Stardust - David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust - Very good song and one of my favourite chaptars to the Ziggy Stardust story that unfolds on David Bowie's classic album of the same name. 4. You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet - Bachman-Turner Overdrive - BTO II - BTO, good clean fun. Simple and fun, great song. 5. Super Sex World - One Ton - ? - :flush: 6. Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot - Gord's Gold - I love this song. Gordon Lightfoot's vocals are perfect for it. 7. Insomniacs of the World, Goodnight - Gord Downie - Coke Machine Glow - Very good, very slow, very peacful song. Very random and a little south of sanity aswell. 8. Home on the Strange - Geddy Lee - My Favourit Headache - Geddy Lee is the lead singer for Rush and this is his solo album. Very good song, I love his vocals, and he is one of the best bass players on earth. 9. Free in the Harbour - Stan Rogers - From Cofee House to Concert Hall - Amazing song by the folk legend. 10. Riders on the Storm - The Doors - ? - Hey, riders on the storm... what else do I need to say? 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=SeaGreen]My first pair of skates (Ice skates). My aging memory fails me so I don't know how old I was, but I remember that my dad saw me out side sliding around rather pitifully on some ice that'd appeared on our driveway overnight, when he decided it was time I had a decent pair of skates. So he gave me his old pair. Needless to say they were far to big for me, but I still used them and even have them today. I broke more than my shair of bones as a result of those skates, but it was well worth it. 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR][/FONT]

[COLOR=SeaGreen][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Stan Rogers' folk classic 'Evangeline' is a song that I find best connects to me. [B][CENTER][I]It's feeling like a wasted night, The piano's dead, the drummer's tight The song's gone cold but no-one seems to mind, Evangeline I'll try again some time. I've heard it from a friend or two, They say they like the things I do, But friends are seldom more than company, Evangeline, you're what a friend should be. Chorus: Freedom friend you've found me, Now love is all around me. Imagine my surprise, imagine my surprise. The city streets are no place to hide, And failure loves me like a bride, But points her finger now to someone new, So, Evangeline, I'm coming home to you. Chorus: It's feeling like a wasted night, The piano's dead, the drummer's tight, The song's gone cold, but no-one seems to mind. Evangeline I'll try again some time.[/I][/CENTER][/B] Now, the reason this song connects to me is simply because the spirit of this song is that 'Evangeline' is the Canadian Marintimes, the place where I live and the place that I love. It was written by Stan when he was in Ontario, he'd become homesick and wanted to return to his native Nova-Scotia, but couldn't. This is very similar to me, I was born and raised in Newfoundland, but left to go to college in Quebec City. I never noticed just how much I missed my sweet Evangeline. 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=SeaGreen]Screen Name: ChibiHorsewoman It appears to be an oxymoron of sorts. Chibi, as my limited knowledge of Japanese, implies cuteness, timidity, and weakness. Vulnerability. Conversly, horsewomen throughout history have been strong, brave, self-sufficiant, almost Amazonian warriors who faught side-by-side with men, with strength, honour, and valour. A dieing breed, I'm afraid. I than draw the conclusion that you're a bit self-contradicting - i.e, you try to look tough and strong and brave on the outside, but on the inside you really feel timid and afraid. Or it could be the other way around, I've been wrong about this kind of thing before. Avatar: A woman who appears to be strong-willed, she's not afraid to stand out or be herself - another reflection of your inner want to be strong and brave and outspoken. Banner: Again, a take-no-prisoners woman who looks to be in command of her life - not afraid to let things get in her way, further supporting my aforementioned theory. Signature: You appear to enjoy surrounding yourself with groups of friends and even take iniative, creating your own band of friends. You enjoy spreading wisdom, yours or not, especially if it sounds poetic and uplifting. And yes, there will always be a new begining in the end. 'Da Newf Oowatanite[/COLOR]

I would have to say the worst movie ever is the so-called timeless classic,[B] To Kill a Mockingbird[/B]. I read the book and found it interesting enough, but the movie was... wow, physically painful to watch. Gregory Peck was, as he usually is, outstanding - but that is about where it ends. The rest of the acting was among the worst I have ever seen. One woman (The woman that Tom Robinson suposedly raped, Mary-Ellen or whatever her name was (The guy who plays Bob Euwel speaks in some unintellegable draw so I can't tell what he is sayingl)) in perticular was so rediculous bad I doubled over and threw up. Tom Robinson was a solid, but unfortunatly he was only in the movie for a 15-minute period. The movie also left out some of the better parts of the book and I was thuroughly disapointed. Furthermore, the kid they picked to be Dill looks like some kind of goblin out of a sadists nightmare. The people who they picked to do Scout and Jem were annoying, as well. It was Robert Duvall's (One of the greatest actors of all time) first on-screen appearnce, but unfortunatly he didn't have ONE SINGLE LINE. Also, [B]The Perfect Storm[/B] makes be VERY angry as a sailor, as they were illegally fishing in the Canadian Waters and the Grand Banks. Plus the actors who normally do very well (George Clooney et al) were quite atrocious.