Dostoevsky's "Devils" Tolstoy "Death of Ivan Ilych" Ayn Rand "The Fountainhead"

I only discriminate if I find someone's actions to be immoral. For that reason, I don't discriminate against gays, just as I don't discriminate against people of certain nationalities or religions -- regardless of whether they were born into them or adopted them during the course of their lives.

Thailand has set a good example for all other rice-producing countries: instead of banning (or limiting) rice exports, the Thai government has continued letting its producers export rice to countries that need it. If countries like Vietnam, Cambodia, India, China and Pakistan follow Thailand's example, world food prices can be expected to drop. One solution could be to use less oil. Taking public transportation or carpooling is one way to help. Doing even simpler things like saving electricity is another.

The only sporting event I like is the FIFA World Cup. But since it is still 2 years away, I'll watch the football tournament at the Olympics. Maybe I'll also see the gold medal boxing match.

Lots and lots of money. It won't automatically make me happy, but it'd give me a wealth of opportunities, all of which can potentially make me happy. Lack of cash is what's keeping me from learning the piano, going to a film academy, travelling, buying books, etc.

How noble of you, Harre. =D When it comes to spam and scams, I prefer what I like to call spam poetry. Unfortunately, good pieces are getting increasingly harder to find these days. On top of that, the novelty of e.e.cummings-like structure wore of quickly, as did the stream of consciousness technique. One of these days I'll resurrect my get-rich-quick idea to publish an anthology of the best spam poems I've received. Until then, one can only wait and hope.

That phrase is similar to "The sky's the limit" insofar as the limit of hope is concerned. It is also similar to a phrase they use in your neighbour country, Russia: "Пока живу - надеюсь".

The characters in Dostoevsky's "The Possessed" had many ideas and character traits I thought only I had. It's been a few years since I read that book, so I'm curious as to how I'd feel after reading it a second time.