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Originally Posted by Seaver
Not to sidetrack, but why does Jewy McJewson have a Hand of Fatima as his avatar?
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It's also known as the Hand of Miriam. (Miriam is the sister of Moses.)
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I don't care the situation, no one should ever expect gifts. It ruins the spirit of gift-giving and makes it seem more of a payment. Though I think it is a kind gesture to offer a new mother a gift. It is a great occasion for one.
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Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
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Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
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