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! Moderator Note I have split off Adrian Kent's article, as it bears little relation to this thread, is more a pop-sci op-ed (although IMHO a good one), and falls foul of our rule against bald links ("members should be able to participate in the discussion without clicking any links"). I have put it in the lounge where the rules are less strict Kristalris - we would appreciate it if you stuck to the topic and checked and followed our rules on posting. Do not respond to this modnote in thread.

rwjefferson has been banned for consistently hijacking threads and being far too trollish.

JesseJohannesWINNERS_AT_Ga banned as a sockpuppet of LittleBoPeep

The Jokes thread was the only place this fitted. Really? Reeaallly? No - didn't think you actually mean that

I am almost ashamed to admit that I have just watched the Snowman and of course listened to Walking in the Air.

Continuing the earlier theme of strange covers - actually playing as I type: Alien Ant Farm - Strange Criminal. Gotta put together a christmas office playlist - any suggestion welcome. to get an idea it traditionally starts with Pogues and Kirstie MacColl

Not just a great video - but I think it asks a lot of questions about the nature of animal intelligence. There is foresight, imagination, planning etc - the complex process of forming a mental picture containing the outcome of future actions. And I was really worried at the end that she was gonna lose her ball when it floated clear!

http://vitaminl.tv/video/411?ref=rcm I just liked this video a lot.

"nonfiction...evidence for the biblical Jesus Christ." - I don't think so ! So it's a proper, disinterested, and intellectualy unbiased piece of historical research - pretty standard for Fux News and their staff. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/26/bill-oreilly-jesus-60-minutes_n_3996925.html

! Moderator Note kristalris. Please do not respond to moderation within the thread - this further derails the already disrupted discussion. I have re-read the post that was removed and it was difficult to discern any reason it should stay in the thread and there were many obvious off-topic points within it that could drive the thread away from its core points. Personally I would find your posts easier to respond to and engage with if they were a little less rambling and a lot less condescending. To repeat - do not respond to moderation within a thread.

James Blake - Overgrown. Just won the Mercury Music Prize for 2013 - not entirely convinced. The good bits are like Nick Drake and he sounds like he is trying to channel Jeff Buckley in other bits. OK - they are two of my favourite singers of all time; but still... And I hope he has better luck than those two tormented geniuses.

Transformer - Lou Reed. Only choice today

Enigma Variations - Edward Elgar

+1 Not sure relate or any other marriage guidance counselling service would approve of the choice of the division sign to represent the counsellor

Make me one with everything. ommm

Got nabbed by the old bill for jumping a red light on my bicycle this morning and it cost me 50 quid! Worked out the Blue Monday with John Renbourn through to Fleet Foxes - now completely chilled with a bit of Daft Punk

today was a sort of monday that requires - Blue Monday 12inch version. It's been Joy Division and New Order since - getting a bit depressed now.

AriePiron was banned due to use of plagiarised copy n paste posts

theanonymouse has been banned as a sockpuppet of the user endercreeper01

Sativa Scientist has been banned and content removed due to numerous sexist, homophobic, and generally offensive remarks.

Prophet12 has had posting privileges suspended for 3 days due to persistent hijacking of threads despite warnings.

Mondays Assignment: Die has been banned due solely to his/her own explicit and unilateral request. We don't understand either...

http://www.scienceforums.net/topic/75943-evolution-on-earth-vs-around-the-universe/page-2#entry753249 There are comments which are clearly directed at another member in person (claiming lack of understanding or ability to understand) rather than at any argument - they are not acceptable. There are multiple instances of this form of posting. http://www.scienceforums.net/topic/75943-evolution-on-earth-vs-around-the-universe/page-2#entry752960 "also, keep in mind, nasa is not transparent." This is a science site and definitely not a conspiracy theory site - we don't really expect claims like this; if they really must be made they should be backed up when challenged and otherwise withdrawn. If you have been misunderstood - then provide explanation rather than assert another member's lack of ability to comprehend. And generally - especially when other posters are seeking clarification - it is best to avoid gnomic phrases. Writing in well-constructed sentences is the best way to ensure comprehension.

http://www.scienceforums.net/topic/75217-testable-predictions-of-metaphysics-split-from-richard-dawkins-documentary-enemies-of-reason/#entry746691 http://www.scienceforums.net/topic/75217-testable-predictions-of-metaphysics-split-from-richard-dawkins-documentary-enemies-of-reason/#entry746595 "... for someone who as direct contact with alien god,sure is ignorant." "... all i can say, is you are so gullible with ignorance." And from our rules "Refrain from insulting or attacking users in a discussion." The warning was issued because posts were negatively characterising or insulting another member; no matter how eccentric a perspective might seem to you - do not focus your comments on the member but rather on his or her argument.