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MediaNaranja

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Is Faith a dirty word? Not Religion.. Posted: 11/22/2009 5:31:48 PM
For me the concept of "faith" is specifically related to spirituality. It's definition observes that it is "confidence in the unseen", so due to my personal relationship with God and knowing @ a deep personal level that He is the Source of all that is good, I choose to place my faith only on Him. Faith a dirty word? Never, it takes guts to be faithful. MN

MediaNaranja

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Should men and women live together? Posted: 11/22/2009 2:57:20 PM
I saw this in a Tshirt: How can I miss you if you won't go away? Do men and women compliment each other, like two peas in a pod? Sure some of the time….. But maybe the problem lies in the pod? Sounds like OP and I are on the same page/pod? I've been thinking about this for some time. The issue may be "the pod". 2 peas in a pod do not compliment each other. Men do not like pods. Too squishy. Many men wilt when they get married. Do they need their space? Ah... to be "out there" in the open space, shooting things, grunting, if anything having a monosyllabical conversation with another dude who "gets it" and feels nothing either! Ah! the freedom of not having to bother with shaving and smelling good, of being physical, maybe building things, and no petty details either! Men need their guy friends as women need their gal friends, I think. I am unsure about this "living with other women" arrangement ( I would not like it personally) but I think a certain distance between a man and a woman definitely enhances the relationship. I like it when he goes away! He comes back satisfied, and there is more appreciation because we've had out fill and now we are ready for each other, emotionally, mentally and physically. If there is anything that kills a relationship is boredom. MN

MediaNaranja

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You know you are not in the big city anymore when.... Posted: 11/22/2009 2:35:17 PM
...When people are not so hung up on what they wear! They seem to choose more towards warmth and comfort and baggy. MN

MediaNaranja

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Choosing the Perfect Gift! Posted: 11/19/2009 5:27:46 PM
your own personal candle holder (HE comes with a six pack (NOT labatt's) to die for, a tan like VERY edible chocolate, and has been gifted with massage skills you've never experienced before) Hmm let's see here classC, if you give that to Gourmand, who is giving me a night (er day, heck I'll go for both night and day!) @ a spa, do you think she might share? Or do you have 2 candle holders? I'll bring my own massage oils! MN

MediaNaranja

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Commonly Held Beliefs? Posted: 11/19/2009 2:02:28 PM
Yes Rita, I love sweeping. Of course it's a generalization! Unless one takes a personal inventory with every single human being on the planet -- let me know when you finish Naaa. True, some mothers have some growing up to do. And for myself I can guarantee that my mother or myself (as a mother) have not been perfect. But I am willing to forgive (both of us) and dwell on the beauty of motherhood and that special kind of sweet compassion that only mothers have tasted. As we grow older, don't we forgive our mothers for their 'imperfections', and remember instead whatever kindness we received? I needed to! Who needs he extra wrinkles!! I still sustain that for good or for bad: We never outgrow our mothers MN

MediaNaranja

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The Art of Discourse Posted: 11/19/2009 1:46:04 PM
^^^ In my culture turning your back to someone is a very rude gesture. Unless... Unless is to you of course! I trust you! MN:laugh:

MediaNaranja

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The Art of Discourse Posted: 11/19/2009 1:22:39 PM
I employ several, but the one that brings the most satisfaction to me is the one I learned back home. There is something very satisfactory about raising one's arms up in the air, shouting, pacing, interrupting... hahaha!! No name calling or throwing things however. (And no spitting either!) The best part of the argument is the end. What happens after. I'm a Latin woman, what can I say? MN

MediaNaranja

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Commonly Held Beliefs? Posted: 11/17/2009 6:29:03 PM
Dear Gourmand, I am always waaay too serious and I was beginning to dive really deep on this truly great thread. It gave me time to think, and I could not resist! I think that as I scan through the multiculturalism I've been exposed to I see so much diversity in "truths" (beliefs)! The only one so far that comes to mind is that "we never outgrow our mothers". Universally, worldwide, mothers are always revered, and generally thought as expressing the purest of love we can possibly receive. MN

MediaNaranja

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Commonly Held Beliefs? Posted: 11/16/2009 8:41:25 PM
A friend sent me these funny truths... I thought I'd share. 1. A day without sunshine is like night. 2. On the other hand, you have different fingers. 3. He who laughs last, thinks slowest. 4. Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm. 5. The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese in the trap. 6. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory. 7. Change is inevitable, except from vending machines. 8. If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments. 9. Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now. 10. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines. 11. Inside every older person is a younger person wondering, "What the heck happened?" 12. Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. 13. Life isn't like a box of chocolates. It's more like a jar of jalapenos. What you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow. MN

MediaNaranja

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What's wrong with looking, thinking, and acting your age? Posted: 11/16/2009 8:25:00 PM
A woman friend asked me the other day, "doesn't getting older bother you?" Poor thing... Why just get older when one can get better? MN

medianaranja

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Friday the 13th Posted: 11/15/2009 6:07:55 PM
I've always been fond of the no. 13 and Friday the 13th is no exception. Nothing unusual on Friday but on Saturday I accidentally kept putting my clothes inside out. In the tradition of my country it means that I'd get a surprise of some sort, and I did!! MN

MediaNaranja

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Powell River - McKinney's Pub Dance, November 28, 2009 Posted: 11/13/2009 8:04:52 PM
^^^hehehe... wait a minute warose, monalicia has to share him with me! Maybe BE will have his shoes danced off. He will never complain again!! MN

MediaNaranja

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Why Do Guys Quit Dancing after 40? Posted: 11/13/2009 7:32:11 PM
... and no, I don't first give her the "once-over" inspection to see if she is attractive enough. So many woman are guilty of doing that before accepting an invite to dance. Hahaha! It is very tempting to actually ask the fella to turn right around so I could really check the wares. But then again I could get a better view of him dancing with someone else. Must always be on the look-out. Those silly women! By the time anyone comes to ask for a dance she should have scoped the entire joint and know who she is picking!! ... it is best to stand back, even those guys with a few still have that much sense, and they are watching cuz all the gals who dance like no one is watching want them to be watching ^^ Ain't that the truth??? Guilty! I admit it, I like being watched. And speaking of that... it seems my dancing patterns are evolving. I've been dancing pretty well all of my life, in different ways: ethnic, ballroom, Latin, etc. And, it seems that I am a bit bored with the whole partner thing. I'd rather watch now... people fascinate me! Unless!... there is an irresistible rhythm, 'he' is really hawt, or I'm doing belly dancing. Swing your partner- do-si-do! MN

MediaNaranja

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Jaws and other behaviour-altering movies. Posted: 11/9/2009 7:42:56 PM
"Supersize me" Never been to a McDonald's ever since! MN

MediaNaranja

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What did you dream of being as a child? Posted: 11/7/2009 8:49:00 PM
I dreamed and manifested: -Being multilingual and translating-- check! -Being a teacher --check! -Being a dancer -- check! -Being a health care provider --check! There is another which is the total sum of the above + ... and the whole picture put together, which I am assembling at the moment! MMmm MN

MediaNaranja

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Why is it so hard to talk about Race?When Do we the people Of Canada talk about Race Posted: 11/7/2009 6:10:00 PM
The universe speaks in many languages, but only one voice. It speaks in the language of hope. It speaks in the language of trust. It speaks in the language of strength and the language of compassion. It is the language of hhe heart and the language of the soul. But always it is the same voice. It is the voice of our ancestors speaking through us the the voice of our inheritors waiting to be orn. The small siull voice that says: "We are one. No matter the blood, no matter the skin, no matter the city , no matter the country. We are one. No matter the pain, no matter the darkness, no matter the loss, no matter the fear. We are one" Gathered together in a common cause, we begin to realize this singular thruth and this singular rule that we must be kind to one another. Because each voice enriches us and ennobles us and each voice lost diminshes us. We are the voice of the world, the soul of creation, the fire that will light our way to a better future. "We are one." Thank you joansie1122 ... just loved it! MN

MediaNaranja

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What are you reading? Posted: 11/5/2009 7:14:17 PM
Sorry Gourmand123, it must be either my Spanish coming through or too many huevos fritos. Hahaha! My daughter told me that last night I was talking in my sleep in Spanish! But then again I also count, write in my journal and make... ah, never mind. I digress... BE have you seen the "Lint Reading for Dummies" version? It goes beyond belly button.... Muy interesante!!! MN

MediaNaranja

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Battle of the Bulge. Posted: 11/5/2009 6:09:14 PM
I believe my daily consumption of a whole grapefruit has contributed to that. Grapefruit is recognized for its benefits in weight reduction. I've made steps to improve my sleep. Sleeping disorders, including sleep apnea, contribute to weight gain. I agree with both of the statements above. I've had excellent results with grapefruit, both whole and juice. People in general underestimate the value of a regular good night sleep. It is a time when the body cleanses and repairs tissues in such a way that it cannot be performed at any other time. It is also the part of the circadian rhythm when nutrients, particularly minerals are appropriated. An overweight body is a body overwhelmed by toxins it has had not time to slough off. Sleep deprivation also creates a negative chain reaction: a tired body is desperate for energy to function and keep warm (I always feel cold when I am tired, do you?) will crave more sugar/simple carbohydrates, which of course add to the weight issue. And, last but not least, a tired person suffers from a mild form of insanity where it is easy to make a mountain out of a mole hill, we get stressed easily and end up eating more for emotional reasons. Adding good fats to the diet (good vegan sources: olive oil, coconut oil, grape-seed oil, hemp oil, flax seed oil, avocados, acai berries, etc.) does wonders for all the glands in the body. Once they are properly nourished and running smoothly, only then can we lose weight. And, as a bonus all the cravings for bad food/fat vanish! I am a great advocate of the fact that a body that is properly rested and nourished actually WANTS to exercise. MMM-mmm looove that feeling! MN

MediaNaranja

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What are you reading? Posted: 11/5/2009 5:44:50 PM
Maybe we should start a thread on "Sacred Triangle"... ^^^ Currently reading a book by Sylvia Browne about the afterlife. Interesting accounts by people in hypnosis that tell all about what is going on in "the other side". MN

MediaNaranja

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Asking people out on Public Transit Posted: 11/5/2009 5:35:38 PM
I had the bus driver ask me out once! He told me he liked my jeans... MN

MediaNaranja

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What are you looking for in a relationship? Posted: 11/5/2009 3:34:14 PM
ok you 2! get your minds out of the gutter! Sacred Triangle, with God at the apex... get it? For me spirituality is very important and my ideal man would want to know and love God (Source, Creator of all things, etc.) above all else. I believe very strongly that in such a triangle there is stability and strength, while excluding egoism. Yes? MN

MediaNaranja

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What are you looking for in a relationship? Posted: 11/5/2009 11:38:49 AM
Values in common, similar life flavor, mutual trust and respect, chemistry, and most importantly: the ability to form the "Sacred Triangle". MN

MediaNaranja

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Organ donation - Opt-in or Opt-out? Posted: 11/2/2009 7:10:59 PM
Well said Traveller... sounds creepy to me! Ugh! MN

MediaNaranja

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VICTORIA - Oct 31 Tudor House Pub - PHOTOS Posted: 11/2/2009 3:47:36 PM
Thank you Host and Co-hostess for a wonderful time ... It was lots of fun, everyone in a good mood and great costumes! What a treat! MN

MediaNaranja

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Narrow mindedness Posted: 10/25/2009 3:35:41 PM
I am intolerant of intolerance and stay away from anything restrictive, be it religions, tight clothing, small beds, and narrow minds. If I encounter someone who seems to display a narrow mind I do not try to change them, I assume a safe distance and watch, if they are interesting enough! MN

MediaNaranja

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So whats your plans for this weekend? Any POF dates? Posted: 10/17/2009 4:05:09 PM
My serial-dating days are over, for now... So my friend (girl) is coming over for this delicious dinner I´m making for us at my new, magical place I just moved to, and we are discussing business and future plans, and re-connecting (haven´t seen her in months!). For fun we´ve decided we are going to get all dressed up, like never before!!! ... Feathers, hats, wigs, net stockings, high heels, fur? You name it. Being a girl is the funnest! MN

MediaNaranja

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Halloween Posted: 10/7/2009 7:55:10 PM
What are your plans? Staying in, watching some scary movies and handing out candy, or partying it up? My plan is to "swing" through the streets of my hometown and see what what happens... I love surprises and people... <

MediaNaranja

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psychic experiences Posted: 10/7/2009 7:31:16 PM
I was wondering where ML & MN had disappeared to. Thought my prediction that they would hook up had perhaps come true. ~FAS Hmm ... first you say ML has a "skanky azz", and then you predict that we'd hook up... I'm not sure what to think of that. One thing's for sure girl, you need to polish those psychic powers!!! MN

MediaNaranja

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psychic experiences Posted: 10/7/2009 5:13:22 PM
^^Yes, ML my uncommon sense told me you'd be back. MN

MediaNaranja

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Halloween Posted: 10/7/2009 4:51:37 PM
<<< That'll be moi. MN er... Spidey

MediaNaranja

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psychic experiences Posted: 10/7/2009 4:22:42 PM
Lumping belief in psychic powers in with religious beliefs? Sure looks like a "stirring of the pot" to me! Only those who don't understand either would do such thing, lumping that is... Although sometimes the lines cross. To those who have the gift, paranormal experiences are commonplace yet sacred. To those who believe but lack the gift, it is merely fascinating. To those who simply don't get it, it is one more avenue to vent their anger by insulting others. I've been having paranormal experiences since I was a child, before I even knew there was a name for them. Today I use that other "sense" as my compass. I never make a decision based on logic and its limitations. MN

MediaNaranja

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Too selective about who we date? Posted: 10/3/2009 11:34:54 AM
I think there is a difference between knowing what one wants and being bitter. As I look around I see so many people my age that have not moved on from their "dents". Gosh, we all have a past, and it has left a fair share of imprints on us. But these people are still fearful, sad or angry about their losses, and have yet to learn from those great experiences! The one thing above all that I look for in a man is resilience, and the ability to be flexible and love with an open heart. (Tough to find, maybe?) The rest is a surprise, his own unique flavor. MN

MediaNaranja

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Hairstyles........ Posted: 10/1/2009 12:20:15 AM
Long hair can be an annoying distraction in the bedroom too. Hmmm! That's debatable... I would not mind being with a man who has very long hair. I think it would be very sexy, anytime, anywhere ... especially clean, shiny hair. MN

MediaNaranja

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So Many Creative Writers! ;) Posted: 9/24/2009 9:41:56 PM
....and I am ready for a change! A change of nun garb, underwear, company and even cities! Undies I have none left...If I have to do commando I might as well go all the way and wear camouflage, fatigues! And since Jesu is fading fast I am going to the barracks to find me another sweetie... OH SHOOT. I stepped on the ----- olive.... new shoes too?! I guess so ...my red stilettos and fatigues...YES! NO! Back to Value Village... where you can get creepy for cheapy!

MediaNaranja

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What has most changed your life journey? Posted: 9/24/2009 7:18:02 PM
There are many pearls in my string of life... The earliest and perhaps most sobering is the sudden death of my father when I was 10. Recycling the old feelings of loneliness and abandonment, I now say in good humour ¨Life is uncertain, eat your dessert first¨. MN

MediaNaranja

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Encountering Spirits of Loved Ones Posted: 9/24/2009 2:42:15 PM
Yes Stenoslave...thank you for trusting us and sharing such remarkable and personal experiences! I feel blessed. MN

MediaNaranja

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In what environment do you get most creative? Posted: 9/22/2009 10:01:27 PM
Believe it or not I get most creative either while I am driving on the highways, or while doing housework, and always alone. I seem to acquire such mindset that I become like an antenna. So I usually carry with me a pad of paper and jot down (except while driving, of course) the ideas that flow faster than I can write! Love it. MN

MediaNaranja

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Who, What, Where are your sources??? :)) Posted: 9/22/2009 5:36:12 PM
^^ Is that your opinion, GG? Have you checked your horoscope today? Mn

MediaNaranja

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Who, What, Where are your sources??? :)) Posted: 9/21/2009 10:54:48 PM
^^ Runes, Tarot Cards... but my fave is Chiromancy. Here is a hand MN

MediaNaranja

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What to do with old wedding rings? Posted: 9/21/2009 10:50:16 PM
Gave then away to my daughters. MN

MediaNaranja

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Happiness... does it find you? Posted: 9/21/2009 10:31:10 PM
Happiness is a choice. And Moanie... sometimes I don't even feel my face in the mornings! But happiness does find ME sometimes... under the covers, first thing in the morning ... BIG smile on my face... er, never mind. Wrong thread. MN

MediaNaranja

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Polyamory.....moral, cultural, social shift? Interesting :)) Posted: 9/20/2009 2:10:26 PM
ML, daaaahlink! I promise I did not take your comments personally. Only wish to bring the truth forward so as not to create or even perpetuate said misconception, and would do it no matter what the topic might be... As you can guess by now, I abhor misunderstandings. Polyamory? Man, it is so new it isn't even in the dictionary... I'd be willing to try it myself just so that I can say something about it. How about it, any fish out there willing? Here fishies fishies fishies! MN

MediaNaranja

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What is the Greatest Gift? :)) Posted: 9/19/2009 6:31:07 PM
AAWW! Thanks Moanie and BE I feel better already MN

MediaNaranja

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What is the Greatest Gift? :)) Posted: 9/19/2009 5:15:53 PM
Respect. Paying attention and honoring the needs of others, as well as our own. MN I need a hug and a kiss right now.

MediaNaranja

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Polyamory.....moral, cultural, social shift? Interesting :)) Posted: 9/19/2009 9:59:18 AM
It is generally known that the LDS faith permits polygamy. There is no misinformation in that comment either. ^^There is misinformation in that statement right there! Which makes it misleading to anyone who reads it not knowing the truth. "generally known"??? You mean generally assumed! The LDS religion does NOT permit polygamy. I posted a quote with the truth about it in message #7 ... Did you read it? Apparently not. Polygamy was officially discontinued in 1890, almost 120 years ago!!! And any members who insisted on continuing the practice were excommunicated. Therefore anyone who was excommunicated for practicing polygamy is no longer a mormon. Get it? The media loves to be all over the small offshoot religions who call themselves "mormons" or a variant thereof, but are not. I understand that the truth about Mormonism and Polygamy is not nearly as juicy as all the assumptions and misinformation floating around... but accept it already! MN

MediaNaranja

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If love is the answer, what is the question? Posted: 9/18/2009 11:22:26 PM
hahahaha! And whoever said sex is not spiritual, and primal, all at the same time? Why the limits?? hahaha! Sorry I made you gag it's ok MN

MediaNaranja

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If love is the answer, what is the question? Posted: 9/18/2009 9:34:54 PM
I believe absolutely every question can be answered with LOVE, every claim. Love is the force, the power that created the entire universe and that keeps everything going. Love comprehends every attribute that is beautiful and worthwhile. Love is patience, respect, gentleness, determination, beauty, harmony, gratitude, orderliness, simplicity, abundance, health, inspiration and so on and so on. Why would it not be be answer to every claim or question? MN

MediaNaranja

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Polyamory.....moral, cultural, social shift? Interesting :)) Posted: 9/18/2009 9:27:49 PM
Please allow me to clarify further. Having been an LDS (Mormon) myself for a good 10 years, once upon a time, I take objection to being joked about, this or another faith for that matter, especially when it includes misinformation. Go tell jokes about yourself if you like. But be respectful please. I am trying to answer the question and cannot decide. Sorry OP. Still thinking. MN

MediaNaranja

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Polyamory.....moral, cultural, social shift? Interesting :)) Posted: 9/18/2009 5:23:06 PM
ahem! A little clarification here! Polyamory as defined by the OP has nothing to do with marriage, just multiple lovers.... Polygamy as defined by the dictionary has everything to do with multiple marriages. As far as mainstream Mormons are concerned, the practice of polygamy (polygyny to be exact) has not been practiced for a very long time ... In 1890, LDS Church president Wilford Woodruff issued a public declaration (the Manifesto) announcing the official discontinuance of polygamy. Anti-Mormon sentiment waned, as did opposition to statehood for Utah. The Smoot Hearings in 1904 spurred the LDS Church to issue a Second Manifesto against polygamy. By 1910 the LDS Church excommunicated those who practiced polygamy. Even so, many plural husbands and wives continued to cohabit until their deaths in the 1940s and 1950s.[53] I know you are just kidding ML, but some people may not know that. MN

MediaNaranja

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Sunshine Alarm clocks Posted: 9/17/2009 10:40:24 PM
Hi sweetie! Nice to have you back! I tried the lights, did nothing for me. Next to a vacation to Cuba, which fixes everything of course, the only thing that works for me is tanning beds. My skin improves, my moods, everything. It's as if it wakes up all the glands in my body! Been doing it for 24 years, through pregnancies and everything, and have none of the ill effects that ignorant people talk about. The trick is to find a place with good quality beds. Shop around and ask around. Email me... MN

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