Shahrus

@Shahrus (68)

Philippines • Age 54

Joined myLot 16 years ago

"what one thinks, that one becomes" (maitri upanishad VI:24)

Discussions (2)

Shahrus's Comments

Anyone fancy a raw olive?

katerina @thea09 (18305) • Greece 13 Oct 09

Some may like them, some detest them, there seems to be no middle ground with olives. There are two kinds, olives for oil and olives for eating, but did you know that an eating olive directly from the tree is inedible? It takes 40...

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Shahrus Camphor in its edible form is used as both a medicine, as well as a spice, to add some heat to the food, as well as an intense minty flavor without the bite chili peppers provide. As a medicine taken internally, it helps with asthma and fever, and helps...

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What would you do if you discovered an illegal immigrant in your basement?

katerina @thea09 (18305) • Greece 14 Oct 09

DISclaimER: After the spate of discussions in politics on the subject of illegal immeigrants this is just a light hearted approach, not for...

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Shahrus Just got back from my attic. No sla... I mean illegals up there... sigh. No early Christmas for me, then. Oh well. Then again, not many people want to come here to the Philippines in search of opportunities. Quite the opposite, actually. With...

14 Oct 09

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What would you do if you discovered an illegal immigrant in your basement?

katerina @thea09 (18305) • Greece 14 Oct 09

DISclaimER: After the spate of discussions in politics on the subject of illegal immeigrants this is just a light hearted approach, not for...

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Shahrus A married couple wouldn't be too bad. An entire brood would be even better! That way, you can... ummm... talk pleasantly about guarantees! Convince them that only one should leave the house at a time (like going shopping), to minimize the chances of...

14 Oct 09

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Another Scam

Shahrus @Shahrus (68) • Philippines 13 Oct 09

I just got back from China, and saw another Nigerian scam in action. I don't post this to put down Nigerians (I know and work with a few who are wonderful), but the scams we see online, especially with emails, quite certainly...

travel scam nigerian

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Shahrus A very, very wise policy. One I endorse wholeheartedly.

14 Oct 09

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The 'English' accent

Shahrus @Shahrus (68) • Philippines 1 Oct 09

I had an incident earlier today that I admit vexed me somewhat. It has happened quite often, and I usually let it pass (as I did today), but I just need to get this off my chest. I greeted a new neighbor today, who's...

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Shahrus Hello irishidid, Well, admittedly, I guess I do have an accent, but I must also stress the fact that I consider mine the default! I do know, however, that by American standards, the mid-western accent is likewise considered the default. Not sure about...

13 Oct 09

The 'English' accent

Shahrus @Shahrus (68) • Philippines 1 Oct 09

I had an incident earlier today that I admit vexed me somewhat. It has happened quite often, and I usually let it pass (as I did today), but I just need to get this off my chest. I greeted a new neighbor today, who's...

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Shahrus Hello thea09, I didn't realize there are no more alerts. How strange. Has cost cutting hit MyLot? Who's been stalking who, and being offensive? (can't I trust you to behave for a few days, luv?) Haven't seen my new American neighbor, but it's not...

13 Oct 09

The 'English' accent

Shahrus @Shahrus (68) • Philippines 1 Oct 09

I had an incident earlier today that I admit vexed me somewhat. It has happened quite often, and I usually let it pass (as I did today), but I just need to get this off my chest. I greeted a new neighbor today, who's...

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Shahrus Hey, thea09! How flows the ouzo in your area this year? I actually get that here, as well! People love to ask me if I've met the Queen! "All the time!" I say. "Why, she and I are on a first name basis, as a matter of fact!" D'you know, some...

3 Oct 09

The 'English' accent

Shahrus @Shahrus (68) • Philippines 1 Oct 09

I had an incident earlier today that I admit vexed me somewhat. It has happened quite often, and I usually let it pass (as I did today), but I just need to get this off my chest. I greeted a new neighbor today, who's...

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Shahrus I see your point, however, I believe that those who spoke it first, get first dibs. (ha! ha!) The further we stray from those who have first dibs, the more the "accent" gets pronounced. So that... ooh, let's say an Indian or a Chinese speaks English,...

3 Oct 09

The 'English' accent

Shahrus @Shahrus (68) • Philippines 1 Oct 09

I had an incident earlier today that I admit vexed me somewhat. It has happened quite often, and I usually let it pass (as I did today), but I just need to get this off my chest. I greeted a new neighbor today, who's...

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Shahrus Clearly you are intelligent. I like you already, though obviously I'm biased. Admittedly, even in the UK, there are a vast range of accents, though anything that deviates from the "Queen's" English, is considered sub-standard (perhaps a bit of an...

1 Oct 09

beach resort

picjim @picjim (3002) • India 15 Sep 09

There must have been many beaches or resorts my fellow mylotters would have visited while on vacation.Could you kindly describe why you prefer a particular beach and the reasons ....

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Shahrus Trust me: The bodies and faces some of those people on the beach had!? I was standing very, VERY tall.

16 Sep 09

Agenda Hijackers: How do you feel about them.

katerina @thea09 (18305) • Greece 15 Sep 09

Mylot has room for lots of types of discussions, some are serious subjects and have their place, others are lighthearted and have their place too. But some mylotters have an agenda, to impose their views on a certain subject...

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Shahrus Lip service to hijackers is never a good idea, thea09. Nope, no, uh-uh. Aside from the obvious risks, like herpes, a tired jaw and whatnot, you just give them what they want (besides the obvious): Attention. So besides curtain rods, I'd like to...

16 Sep 09

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What made Britain great?

cloudwatcher @cloudwatcher (6861) • Australia 2 Sep 09

I left England when I was 11 years old and have lived in Australia for 62 years, but have made several trips back "home". I am a true-blue, fair-dinkum, dinki-di Aussie - but I am proud of my English heritage and have a deep...

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Shahrus Indeed! Do away with the extra royals! Let there be just the queen and Lord cloudwatcher and Lord Shahrus! Kidding aside, I am in 100% agreement with you about the stabilizing effect of a monarchy. Hangers on, however, well, let's just say I'm willing...

4 Sep 09

What made Britain great?

cloudwatcher @cloudwatcher (6861) • Australia 2 Sep 09

I left England when I was 11 years old and have lived in Australia for 62 years, but have made several trips back "home". I am a true-blue, fair-dinkum, dinki-di Aussie - but I am proud of my English heritage and have a deep...

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Shahrus Witchcraft!!! They use witchcraft to remember all those masculine and feminine nouns! There's no other explanation, I tell you! It's witchcraft! About the Royals: It is indeed true they made England what it is. They are Royals, after all....

3 Sep 09

dO YOU LIKE TO COOK FOOD AT YOUR OWN HAND AT HOME ?

ivan2000bd @ivan2000bd (1009) • Sweden 1 Sep 09

i am a big food lover. i always love to cook food for me and for my family. some time when i cant manage to get back home early i cant cook food for myself. i always watch cooking shows to learn some new items. but very often the...

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Shahrus Well, you're probably right. Perhaps I do exaggerate a little. I can pour enough milk in a bowl of cereal so it comes out just right. As in, you can actually see the cereal and remember it's a bowl of cereal, so you can eat it before it becomes too...

2 Sep 09

What are your guidelines for morality?

gmode8 @gmode8 (60) • United States 31 Aug 09

Of course if you are a believer in a god being your guides come from some kind of scripture. I am agnostic. Most people seem to thing that a person who is agnostic or an atheist cannot be a moral person. But this is not so. I view...

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Shahrus Hello, gmode8. That was indeed my point. The uneasiness felt by theists regarding atheists is the idea that without a belief in a God to control them, there is a tendency toward immorality. History and current events show that such is simply not...

2 Sep 09

Can you live without any religion ?

grace118224 @grace118224 (1038) • China 30 Aug 09

Yes i do . As most of people in our country people are raised up without any religions . We just trust our leaders and goverment. We know little about God and any other religion. Can you live without any religion ? Can religion...

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Shahrus I would have to agree with wmraul and others who've posted similar responses. There is a difference between religion as an institution, a set of rituals and festivals, etc., and a relationship with divinity (however one perceives it to be). I think what...

1 Sep 09

Has any of your loved ones been diagnosed or effected by alzheimers disease?

dloveli @dloveli (4366) • United States 31 Aug 09

My grandmother has been diagnosed with alzheimers disease. Doctors think it started about 3 years ago when she began to forget things. She became really nervous. Constantly biting her nails to the point of bleeding. THen she began...

alzheimers disease

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Shahrus Aaauuugh! Thank you, dloveli, and yes, feel free to PM me anytime. By all means, let your family read what I wrote, especially a certain uncle with no sense of gratitude. Be sure to highlight for him what I wrote about debts being paid (hint!...

1 Sep 09