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"Jane was firm where she felt herself to be right." -Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

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I'm also a usually quiet, reserved Lady, who enjoys books, tea, baking, and movies! I spend most of my time reading one of my favorite books or wishing I was reading my favorite books. My Grand Passion is history, particularly the Regency Period in England, when Jane Austen wrote, Lord Nelson defeated the French Fleet at Trafalgar, the Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon, and men were Gentlemen and women Ladies. I cherish the thought of being a Lady and love manners, being proper, and having proper tea. My favorite tea is Twinings, especially Earl Grey or Prince of Wales. My specialty to make is Scones with Devon Cream. I am a Catholic and a Conservative.


Monday, January 02, 2006

Save the World

Daily Record: POPE: WE MUST UNITE TO SAVE THE WORLD---

POPE Benedict XVI yesterday called on the world to work together to combat threats to peace.

His plea came during a mass in St Peter's Basilica to mark New Year's Day.

It is the Catholic Church's World Day of Peace and the Pope said the biggest threats were from "terrorism, nihilism and fanatic fundamentalism".

He said "individuals, governments and institutions" should unite. The Pope added: "It becomes ever more important to work together for peace when confronting the situations of injustice andviolence that continue to oppress various parts of the world."

Scotland's leading Catholic used his New Year message to criticise law changes that had paved the way for quickie divorces and so-called "gay marriages".

Speaking at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh, Cardinal Keith O'Brien accused politicians of failing to uphold traditional family values.

He said: "Sadly, we live at a time when the truth of marriage and family is obscured and distorted."

The cardinal said it was important to "remind politicians that marriage and its unique status is still important to most of us."

He added: "When our lawmakers condone and endorse trends in society which are ultimately ruinous of family life, we are entitled to question their motivation and condemn their behaviour.

"Only when our Government and our parliament give unequivocal support to marriage and argue for its promotion can we begin to tackle the root of so many social ills."

Gay rights activists described the cardinal's remarks as "abusive".