Posts by Larry Walker24

Solid, high-tension flick, though it’s got a few plot holes

The ACLU just posted that they’re getting slammed with requests from parents trying to pull their kids out of religious education classes.

"Quick heads-up for any parents looking to do this:

a) You have to do it IN WRITING (make three copies—hand two over to the school and keep one for your own records)
Here's the template you need:

b) You've gotta get this done BEFORE the new school year kicks off (latest by August 15th)

c) If anyone gives you grief or makes things difficult, the ACLU says you should go straight to the Department of Education (both in writing and in person)."

Remember that religious studies class where they actually claimed the owners of Ariella were Satanists? 🤦

mellownomad7 said:Not really a health thing, just don't know who to ask here.
Does anyone know where I can grab some lactose-free chocolate or spread around Miami?

Thanks, cheers.

just hit up a grocery chain

Susan James said:If a child shows genuine interest and talent, music school can only be a positive thing. I totally get why parents might pull their kids out of computer lab if it clashes with their music schedule.

I've already mentioned my thoughts on computer science; I know people who won't even sign their kids up for electives in fifth grade because they feel like it's just extra busywork or stuff the kids could easily learn on their own at home anyway.
On top of that, if the class is held during an after-school block, it’s almost impossible for the kid to make it. It usually overlaps with music, dance, sports, or language classes. No sane parent is going to pick a subject that messes up their kid's GPA and takes away time from other things they could be learning.
I think it would be a different story if it were part of the core curriculum.
The exact same thing would happen with religious studies if it were held in an afternoon session instead of during regular school hours.

The real issue is that the school system prioritizes elective religious education within the standard school day 👎, unlike foreign languages or computer science, but we've already chewed this cud several times (you're just using an example to back up the point).

It’s not even the schools themselves—it’s actually written into the contracts that religious studies can't be scheduled at the same time as other core classes.

And honestly, whether or not they should be giving actual grades for religion? That's a whole different debate.

thanks everyone

So, my PC has been shut down for a bit now, but the webcam keeps blinking with this blue light. It’s not constant—like, it might stay dark for five minutes straight and then just blink for a few seconds before doing it all over again. I'm running Windows 7 on this rig and the camera is a Logitech one. Does anyone actually know what's causing this? Should I just leave it disabled in the settings and only toggle it on when I'm hopping on Skype?

thanks

Hofer already conceded once those early projections hit the wire, showing Van der Bellen sitting pretty with a massive lead over his opponent. According to PBS, Van der Bellen pulled in 53.6% compared to Hofer’s 46.4%. Even if there's a tiny 2% margin of error, Van der Bellen's win is basically a lock.

Ena Begović actually turned down an award back in 1989 for the movie "Glembajev" because she was convinced she was the lead, not just some supporting actress.

Jessica Kelly4 said:Not sure about you, but I'm not. And I don't see my fellow Americans that way either.

Reagan said it a long time ago: "Americans are just small-time cattle."

just because religion class is basically just there to pad everyone's GPA

So, AT&T is basically dumping refugees back into the US

Looking at the last census data from 2011 here in the States, the number of people claiming to be Catholic dipped slightly from 87.97% back in 2001 down to 86.28%. But honestly? The real story is how much the atheist and agnostic crowd is growing. Back in 2001, we only had about 1,500 people identifying as agnostic, but by 2011, that number shot up to over 32,000. It makes you wonder how much Vatican City actually respects agnostics. I mean, if you want proof, look at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences—they bring together scientists regardless of whether they believe in God or not. There was even this super interesting interview floating around the news lately with Hans Joachim Schellnhuber. He’s one of those top-tier climatologists who basically became the Pope's 'climate ambassador,' even though he's an agnostic himself.

shadowcrane91 said:Look, sorry, but your description sounds like what a "Catholic" looks like on paper... you know, those people who only bother showing up to church twice a year.
As far as I'm concerned, those aren't even Catholics.
You aren't actually living your faith—you're just picking and choosing when it’s convenient.
So what, you're a Catholic twice a year at a funeral or when you're a godfather, but the rest of the year you couldn't care less about the church, confession, or anything else that actually comes with being part of the faith?
At least, that's what I'm getting from your post.
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About 75% of people in America are like that. The remaining chunk up to 86% are the ones who actually live their faith.

shadowcrane91 said:In America, about 86% of people identify as Catholic... and you can see how the government and all its institutions bend to that reality.
Once those self-proclaimed Catholics stop identifying that way, I assume the state would actually have to shift its "policies."
But as long as they keep checking that box—well, I don't see anything changing.
There just aren't enough people bothered enough to speak up publicly and demand the government change its ways.
Look, personally, as a Catholic, I’m not going to sit here and lie and say that seeing religious doctrine and Catholic symbols everywhere bugs me... because it doesn't.
According to every statistic out there, we are a Catholic nation, and until those numbers start looking different...

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And you think 86% of people actually live out their faith?! 🤦

Sarah Hall53 said:just so we don't end up stuck in some hallway for two 45-minute stretches every single week without anyone actually watching over us.

Well, that’s just pathetic.

Why isn't religion class just one hour a week like it is in high school?

According to General Electric, Finland just pulled a massive power move with their school system by ditching traditional subjects altogether.
The Government in Finland is basically leading the charge in education reform, making history as the first nation to scrap standard school subjects. Instead of kids sitting through isolated lectures, they’re going to tackle major global events through one big, interconnected, interdisciplinary setup.

Marjo Kyllonen, the head official at the Department of Education in Helsinki, pointed out: “Some schools are still teaching using outdated methods from the early 1900s. But the world has changed, and we need something that actually fits the 21st century.”

Take this, for example: if students take a course on "Cafe Work," they’re actually learning language skills, communication, and basic economics all at once. Or they could study World War II through a mix of history, literature, geography, and math simultaneously.

Once kids hit 16, they get to pick the topics they actually care about and work together on them. Instead of just staring at the clock waiting for the bell to ring, they’ll be debating and tackling real-world problems themselves. It makes things way more interactive, both with teachers and with their classmates.

This whole new setup is supposed to boost confidence and give young people more skin in the game when it comes to their own learning. Plus, it should help with social skills and self-expression. And look, it isn't just about the students—teachers are getting in on it too. They’ll have to collaborate more, plan lessons together, and figure out this new way of teaching as a team.

A few teachers who have already jumped on board are loving it, saying there's absolutely no way they're ever going back to the old way.

Look, just take your computer over to a buddy's place who actually has decent internet speeds. Plug your device into theirs and you'll see exactly what's going on.

There’s actually a thread about this over in the politics section too:

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