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Fix Your Hosts File
- 80 Super Security Tips
- Ads Masquerading As Security Warnings
- Advanced Windows Tools Expose All
- Avoid Deals Too Good to Be True
- Back Up System State in Windows 2000
- Backing Up Your Windows Registry
- Be Careful at Public Wi-Fi Hotspots
- Be Careful When Reading Online Mailing List Archives
- Beware of Rogue Antispyware and Antipop-up Products
- Block Known Spyware Sites
- Browser Hijacks and You
- Buy Password-Cracking Software
- Change The Privileges Of An Application
- Change Your Internet Explorer Layout
- Changing Antivirus Protection
- Check That File Safely
- Clean Up That Boot
- Close Windows Messenger Service Hole
- Command the Windows Firewall from the Command Line
- Debug Web Sites With Microsoft's Fiddler Powertoy
- Disable Windows XP and Me System Restore
- Don't Attract More Spam By Replying To It
- Don't Fall for Cyber Protection Racketeers
- Don't Fall for Fake No Spam Lists
- Don't forget to update gift PC's
- Don't Get Scammed by Online Job Offers
- Don't Open Undeliverable Messages
- Don't Sweat The Fragments
- Fix Your Hosts File
- Free Antivirus Resources?
- Get A Personal Digital Certificate
- Get AOL Not To Block Your Mail
- Get Better Security Zone Control of My Computer
- Get Help From Volunteer Forums
- How to Fix a Broken Internet Connection
- How to Recognize a Browser Hijack
- Install a Pop-Up Blocker
- Install The Updated Netcraft Toolbar
- Install the Windows Recovery Console
- Lock Your Domain Registrations
- Log Off AIM When Visiting Other Machines
- Make a BartPE Boot Disk
- Making Internet Explorer More Secure
- Migrate To WPA For Better Wireless Security
- Opening Ports in the Windows Firewall For Broken Applications
- Opening Ports in XP Service Pack 2
- Outlook Attachment Security
- Playing it Safe on eBay and Other Auctions
- Removing/Blocking MyDoom
- Safe Kiosk Computer Usage
- Scan Your Network For Vulnerabilities
- Setting Up a New Computer the Safe Way
- Setting up trusted sites in IE
- Setup Limited Users in Windows XP
- Slipstreaming Updates into an XP Install
- Starting your PC in Safe Mode
- Submit Virus Samples To 17 Different Scanning Engines
- Support your candidate, not scammers
- Try a Mozilla Nightly Build
- Turn off your PC at Night
- Turning Off Outlook's Auto-Preview
- Un-hide file extensions
- Unplug that old modem
- Use Passphrases, Not Passwords
- Use Private Domain Registration
- Use RunAs to Adjust Your Privileges
- Use System Restore
- Use TCP Port 587 For Mail Submission
- Use the WinZIP Virus Scanning Feature
- Using Stronger Passwords
- Using the Windows XP Firewall
- Web Site Security - Know Who You Are Doing Business With
- What the Heck is That File?
- When Your Antivirus or Spyware Scanner Says It Can't Fix a File
- Wipe Data From Old PC's For Good
- Wireless Router Security
Many users are familiar with how browsers find web pages. When you type in a domain, such as www.pcmag.com, the browser contacts a central server on the web (or proxy server) to look up the real address. The browser then uses the address to retrieve the page, and display it. Every site on the web has a real IP address that users can find (unless it's private of course). The central look up server is called a DNS (Domain Name Services) server, and has one simple function, to look up a domain and return an IP address. There are also reverse DNS systems, which can tell you the domain name for a given IP address, as well.
However, did you know that there is a mini DNS in every copy of Windows called the "HOSTS" file, and it is checked first by the browser before it checks with the central DNS on the web. A favorite target for viruses, spyware and browser hijackers, if this file contains a domain/IP address match then the browser never goes to the web to look up the number. For example, a browser hijacker can use the Hosts file to direct all requests for Yahoo, Google, Altavista, and other popular search engines to their own search page by listing the domains, but pointing all to a single (hijackers page) IP address.
Another technique often used by viruses and worms is to block access to specific domains, such as antivirus sites. Rather than pointing the domains to another place on the web, they are pointed to the victims system itself, or to the Local host (IP address = 127.0.0.1). The effect is a Denial of Service, since any attempts to visit the web site end in site not found.
Fixing a Hosts file is actually pretty easy, since it can be edited in Notepad. Any word processing application can also be used, but be careful of saving the hosts file in binary format. It must be text.
The hosts file is stored under the Windows folder. It Windows XP it's in C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\Etc, in Windows 2000 it is C:\Winnt\System32\Drivers\Etc, and in Windows 9x/Me it's in C:\Windows. The basic Hosts file looks like this:
# Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
# For example:
# 220.127.116.11 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 188.8.131.52 x.acme.com # x client host
127.0.0.1 localhost
The lines with the pound sign (#) are comments, so the only active line is the last one that directs the host name "localhost" to the IP address 127.0.0.1.
Hosts that have been hijacked may look like this:
184.108.40.206 msn.com
126.96.36.199 www.msn.com
126.96.36.199 search.msn.com
188.8.131.52 auto.search.msn.com
18.104.22.168 google.com
184.108.40.206 www.google.com
18.104.22.168 yahoo.com
188.8.131.52 www.yahoo.com
184.108.40.206 www.altavista.com
184.108.40.206 altavista.com
Which would redirect any request for these sites to the IP address of the listed IP (which points to a now defunct search site)? It could also look like this:
127.0.0.1 localhost
127.0.0.1 liveupdate.symantec.com
127.0.0.1 update.symantec.com
127.0.0.1 download.mcafee.com
127.0.0.1 www.symantec.com
127.0.0.1 symantec.com
127.0.0.1 www.sophos.com
127.0.0.1 sophos.com
127.0.0.1 www.mcafee.com
127.0.0.1 mcafee.com
127.0.0.1 f-secure.com
127.0.0.1 www.f-secure.com
127.0.0.1 kaspersky.com
127.0.0.1 kaspersky-labs.com
127.0.0.1 www.networkassociates.com
127.0.0.1 www.ca.com
127.0.0.1 ca.com
127.0.0.1 my-etrust.com
127.0.0.1 www.my-etrust.com
127.0.0.1 download.mcafee.com
127.0.0.1 secure.nai.com
127.0.0.1 nai.com
127.0.0.1 www.nai.com
127.0.0.1 us.mcafee.com
127.0.0.1 liveupdate.symantec.com
127.0.0.1 trendmicro.com
127.0.0.1 www.trendmicro.com
127.0.0.1 www.grisoft.com
This Hosts file would dead-end any request for these antivirus or AV update sites. Both of these examples were listed in descriptions of real Trojans.
To fix the file, you can delete everything in it, except the Localhost listing. If that doesn't exist, you can create a simple file with only one line:
127.0.0.1 localhost
And save it as the file name "hosts" (no file extention) to the same folder.
While Spyware, browser hijackers and other malicious programs can turn your hosts file against you, it is also possible to use the hosts file to block pop-ups, cookies, and malicious web pages. A good article with a link to a list of malicious web sites to block is located at the MVPS.ORG site. [[http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm]].
The concept is that rather than having a clean HOSTS file, you load a list of known bad sites into the hosts file, and redirect them to 127.0.0.1. This will block any requests made to the sites. For example, if you visit a web site and a banner attempts to contact an ad-tracking site, such as doubleclick.net (example given by MVPS), it is thwarted.
Update: The web site we listed for IE-SpyAd in our June 22, 2004 has moved. IE-SpyAd is a downloadable utility that loads a list of known malicious web sites into the restricted zone on your IE browser. The result is that none of these sites are able to automatically download programs or run script, avoiding a major cause of spyware. While similar in concept, the IE-SpyAd list doesn't actually block the sites, but blocks them from doing bad things. If you load the list from MVPS.ORG into your Hosts file, it will explicitly block anything in the list.


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Update: The smoke has cleared and the fire is under control. All games and practices are set to resume at 4:00 p.m.
All outdoor practices and games are delayed or cancelled due to a local fire near Highway 80. Athletes should contact their coaches for more info. Updates and information can be found on the DSHS Athletics website.

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Lisinopril is a medicational treatment that's used in order to help people who suffer from high blood pressure problems (hypertension). High blood pressure happens for an assortment of reasons. Usually it happens over time, where a person doesn't take care to check their blood pressure regularly and doesn't take measures to get it under control. It can also happen because a person has a family history of high blood pressure.
Medications such as Lisinopril are useful for those who require an immediate and effective means to lower the problem. These are usually people who have tried to go the natural route, but can't get the degree of help they need. It can also be a measure a doctor is taking in order to help someone lower their risk of certain health problems related to high blood pressure levels. Some of these would include stroke, heart attack and kidney problems. All of these can be potentially life threatening.
In addition to helping with high blood pressure, Lisinopril can also be used in order to treat heart failure and in order to improve a persons survival chances after a heart attack.
The way Lisinopril works is it's able to relax the blood vessels so that blood has an easier time flowing.
Lisinopril has additional uses as well. It can be used in order to help protect the kidneys with people who suffer from diabetes.
If a person decides to take Lisinopril, then what are some of the common potential side effects they might put themselves at risk at?
Headache may occur as your body adjusts to the medication
Dry cough may also occur
All of these are high probability side effects, but most of them only happen when someone first starts taking the medication. With time these side effects should subside in severity or go away altogether. If this isn't the case and they get worse, then it's best for you to contact a doctor or a pharmacist as soon as you were able to.
What are some of the more serious potential side effects a person can suffer from if they take this medication?
Symptoms of a high potassium blood level (such as muscle weakness, slow/irregular heartbeat)
Even though Lisinopril has the use of stopping kidney problems or to help people who suffer from kidney problems, in some rare instances it can cause serious kidney problems or even make existing ones worse. A doctor will give you an examination in order to check kidney function before they prescribe you Lisinopril. Be sure to let your doctor know as soon as possible if you have any serious signs of kidney problems like a change in the level of urine.
Lisinopril also has the potential to cause potentially life threatening liver problems. Be sure to let a doctor know if you experience any of the following serious side effects:
Yellowing eyes/skin
Dark urine
Severe stomach/abdominal pain
Persistent nausea/vomiting
Serious allergic reactions
The above isn't a comprehensive list of side effects. You have to monitor yourself and if you notice any other issues wrong with you, then you must seek out medical help, contact a doctor or a pharmacist.


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Dear Church Family,
A Different Take on an Abbot and Costello Routine
A couple of weeks ago in our sermon from Exodus 16, we read of God's giving manna to the Israelites in the wilderness. I mentioned that the word "manna" originally meant, "What is it?" I also made the remark that someone ought to write a skit based on the meaning of the word manna, but along the lines of Abbot and Costello's "Who's On First". Well, not long after the sermon, my twelve-year-old daughter, Lydia, presented me with the following:
What is it? by Lydia Dietsch
Man 1: Hey, can I ask you something?
Man 2: Sure.
Man 1: What does "manna" mean?
Man 2: What is it.
Man 1: Manna.
Man 2: What is it.
Man 1: What do you mean, "What is it?" I told you two times. What does "manna" mean?
Man 2: I told you. It means, "What is it!"
Man 1: Uh! You are making no sense! I will just go ask someone else! [Man 1 walks away angrily]
Man 2: [Finds something on the floor and picks it up] Huh…what is it?
It's always nice to find evidence that your own children are listening during the sermon!
A Different Take on a John Lennon Song
Earlier this year, I wrote about man's desire to immanentize the eschaton – to bring the final, heaven-like utopia to the present world by their own efforts. By way of illustration, I referenced the song "Imagine" by John Lennon (at the time, I mistakenly referred to it as a "Beatles song"). The title of the sermon this past Sunday, "Imagine All God's People," was a twist on a line from that song. In the conclusion of the sermon, I gave my version of the rewritten lyrics of this very popular song. I wrote it to help explain the idea that just as Moses and Jethro stand out as anomalies in the old covenant (Exodus 18:1-12), in the new covenant, Christians are called to be anomalies, as well (Romans 12:1-2). Well, here's my re-written version of "Imagine."
Imagine All God's People
Imagine there's a Savior; full of grace and love.
His name is Jesus, sent from heav'n above.
Imagine all God's people, living just for Him.
Imagine there's a kingdom, one not of this world.
The king became a baby, His mother, a little girl.
Imagine all God's people, rejoicing in His name.
Imagine all possessions, belonging to your King.
He doesn't need them, He wants your everything.
Imagine all God's people, confessing Jesus Christ is Lord.
You may say that I'm a dreamer, But it's God's dream too.
Someday, Christ will join us, and the world will be as new.
Like "Santa Baby" which someone requested I sing at the church Christmas party, I won't sing this one for you either – so don't ask. However, in lieu of my singing a solo of "Santa Baby" or even my own rewritten rendition of "Imagine," perhaps you can enjoy my favorite version of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" which you can find at this link.
The Lord be with you!
- Pastor Peter M. Dietsch


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A Definition
Heaving bedrock and swelling soils contain clay minerals that can attract and absorb water. As a result these materials swell in volume when they get wet and shrink when they dry. Heaving bedrock contains claystone that is composed of the clay minerals that shrink and swell.
Legal definition
H.B. 1041, 106-7-106 (6): "Expansive soil and rock" means soil and rock which contains clay and which expands to a significant degree upon wetting and shrinks upon drying.
Descriptive definition
Sedimentary rocks and surficial soils are composed of gravel, sand, silt, and clay particles. In order to visualize the relative grain sizes of these particles, an example using familiar objects can be given. Although the average diameter of a gravel particle is approximately ¾ in., suppose an average gravel particle were the size of a basketball. An average sand particle would then be the size of a baseball and a silt particle the size of a pea. The average clay particle, however, would be almost invisible, with a pencil dot representing a large clay particle. These clay particles may consist of a variety of minerals—quartz, feldspar, gypsum, and clay minerals. Common clay minerals in Colorado are montmorillonite, illite, and kaolinite. To return to the previous analogy, gravel, sand, silt, and some clay particles are often round, three-dimensional objects. Clay minerals, however, are generally flat, nearly two-dimensional plates just as the above mentioned pencil dot is flat and two-dimensional.
The clay minerals in rocks and soils are responsible for their expansion, or "swell", as it is generally called. This swelling is caused by the chemical attraction of water to certain clay minerals. Layers of water molecules can be incorporated between the flat, submicroscopic clay plates. As more water is made available to the clay, more layers of the water are added between the plates, and adjacent clay plates are pushed farther apart as shown in the simplified diagrammatic sketch below.
This pushing apart, or swelling, occurs throughout the mass of soil that is being wetted, and causes increased volume and high swell pressures within the mass. The opposite effect, called shrinkage, may occur if a previously wet swelling clay is dried. Although no large positive pressures are exerted, shrinkage will cause a volume decrease of the soil mass. These processes of swelling and shrinkage may occur any number of times for a single soil mass. Either swell ore shrinkage may cause damage to streets and buildings, but swell accounts for nearly all such damage in Colorado.
The clay mineral responsible generally for swelling is montmorillonite, often called "bentonite". A sample of pure montmorillonite may swell up to 15 times its original volume. However, most natural soils contain considerably less than 100 percent montmorillonite, and few swell to more than 1-1/2 times their original volume (a 50 percent volume increase) (Jones and Holtz, 1973). A small load may decrease the actual swell to less than 1-1/4 times the original volume (a 25 percent volume increase). However, as 25 percent increase can be extremely destructive because volume increases of 3 percent or more are generally considered by engineers to be potentially damaging and require specially designed foundations.


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They join two independent clauses for a compound sentence
They create a complex sentence by joining a dependent and independent clause
They create fragments
Sentence combine using one word
Sentence combine using a group of words
Sentence combine using a conjunction
My family enjoys the beach we all soak up the sun.
My family enjoys the beach, and we all soak up the sun.
My family enjoys the beach, we all soak up the sun.


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DuPont and D'Angelos Automotive and Industrial Coatings, industry leaders in RV paint and refinishing products manufacturing and distribution, have signed on to help make an ALS-afflicted RV enthusiast's dream come true.
"RV Buddies," an RV adventure-lifestyle show featuring reviews of RVs, accessories and gear, has been following the heartwarming and inspirational story of longtime Bakersfield, Calif., resident Sandy Oliver as she battles ALS (better known as Lou Gehrig's disease), a deadly disease for which there currently is no cure, according to a news release.
Over the last several months Sandy, and her husband, Kenny, have been refitting their RV so that she can continue traveling. As she says, "This renovation will allow us once again to hit the road and travel to places unseen; to take our grandsons on camping trips, our whole family on excursions; this is what life is about for us; to be able as a handicapped person to have some independence and mobility, to travel in comfort and safety is truly a dream come true."
DuPont and D'Angelos were moved by her inspirational story and wanted to help her make her dream come true. They did so by contributing to the conversion of her coach.
"Sandy's story is touching and inspiring," said Fred Wissemann, brand manager for DuPont Refinish. "DuPont is proud to partner with D'Angelos and assist with the refinishing of this project. Our participation further supports our corporate vision to provide a better, safer and healthier life for people everywhere."
Todd D'Angelo also was impressed with Sandy's irrepressible attitude and saw an opportunity to make a difference.
"We're a family business and have been since we started in 1956. Sandy is all about spending as much time with her family as she can and that's something we can really relate to. We're thrilled to help make that happen for her."
Sandy's story can be followed through various segments, blogs and pictures at www.RVBuddiesOnline.com.
D'Angelos Automotive and Industrial Coatings is a supplier of paint and refinish supply materials. Founded in 1956 by Betty and Arthur D'Angelo Sr. in Glendale, Calif.,, the firm has nine locations in California, two locations in Nevada and one in Arizona. The corporate office is Oxnard, Calif.


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Cuisipro Apple Corer
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- Summary
Coring apples is a smooth and easy task with this ergonomically designed tool. Just line up the shaft with the apple core and gently twist into the fruit, then release the core with the thumb tab.
- Efficient prep tool for coring apples and pears.
- Polished-stainless-steel shaft has sharp serrated teeth that cut cleanly through fruit.
- Quick-release feature allows the core to be released from the shaft easily.
- Large polypropylene handle offers a steady grip.
- Dishwasher safe.
- Dimensions & More Info
- 1" diam., 7" long.
- 3.6 oz.
- Made in China.
- Use & Care
- Dishwasher safe.
- Shipping
Shipping Information
UPS can deliver most in-stock items within 3–5 business days. UPS is unable to deliver to P.O. boxes.
Shipping Rates
The shipping rate varies depending on your order total and shipping destination. View Shipping Options and Charges.
Next Day Delivery
For an additional charge of $26 per address, we can expedite delivery to most destinations. This service is not available for some oversize items, items shipped directly from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured items), out-of-stock items and items to be shipped outside the contiguous 48 states.
Orders received by 9:00 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday will arrive the next business day; orders placed Friday through Sunday will arrive on the following Tuesday.
Return Policy
At Williams Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement.
If within 30 days, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request).
For all cutlery returns (knife sets, single knives, cutting boards, knife sharpeners and knife storage), please contact us at 888.922.4108 to initiate the return.
We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, custom upholstery, food, items shipped direct from the vendor or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. Final sale items ending in .97 or .99 cannot be returned.
Made to Order and Final Sale Furniture items are non-returnable and cannot be cancelled once the order is placed.
For returns of items purchased from your Williams Sonoma Gift Registry, we will gladly provide a refund or exchange for the merchandise within 90 days of your event or within 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later. View Full Returns Policy.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Marie29 from Convenient Easy to use with no juice splatter. I use this every time over my apple slicer.Date published: 2019-03-14Rated 5 out of 5 by mrscm from cuisipro apple corer wow what an excellent tool. This makes coring apples fast & super easy. Cleanup is a breeze. I have bought several for other people. It doesn't take up much room in utensil drawer and it's durable tooDate published: 2018-01-26Rated 5 out of 5 by JASZ from Can't live without it!! After searching for years (yes!), I found this design and after reading the reviews made the purchase! My husband was the test and the corer passed with flying colors. It worked so well I purchased another for a wedding shower (received rave reviews and was able to recommend WS to all). Today I am online to purchase more as gifts for family and friends. Thanks WS!Date published: 2015-03-22Rated 4 out of 5 by CAttie from Good Kitchen Tool This apple corer is very easy to use. It cores apples very easily. I will appreciate it more as apple season arrives and I start to bake more apple pastry..Date published: 2014-08-06Rated 5 out of 5 by TDactyl from Best Apple Slicer Ever! This is durable and easy to use. I had a similar-concept one from the grocery store that cost half as much, but the handle kept coming off and it was difficult to get the core out of the tool once it was removed. This tool solves all of those problems. I also like that I can core the apple and cut the apple into rings instead of wedges. I use this almost daily. I could see this being a great tool for a family with kids.Date published: 2014-02-13Rated 5 out of 5 by KitchenMonster from Just Go Ahead & Buy This! You do it too, I'll bet...hem and haw, say to yourself, "oh, I have a such and such I can core with...don't need this". I am still kicking myself for not picking up this jewel sooner! If you make apple pies or even think you'll make one some day just buy this corer. In the scheme of things, it is one more awesome tool that you'll use to make a pie. An apple pie is by far the most gadget intensive baking I do (check out the spread in my photo!) PS - Many thanks to the great sales team at the Wilmington, NC store for the nudge that got me to buy this.Date published: 2014-01-25Rated 5 out of 5 by carlvs from Fast and efficient Made quick work out of coring 10 bushels of apples. The price can't be beat.Date published: 2013-10-31Rated 5 out of 5 by MRGaughan from Works Great I bought this item yesterday. It works fantastic and makes the apples look attractive.Date published: 2013-10-13


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YOU-Nique Sleigh BedJuly 26th, 2012 in member junk
Jasmin Marisett, contributor
Labour of Love indeed! I don't want to let her go. But I know there is another one out there calling my name! It was a lot of fun and of course we all had a lot of laughs in her creation! She ate my dang hammer! You should have seen it when I sat down and had a chat with her. I'm sure I gained the Crazy Lady trophy right then and there! 1903 William Gray and Sons Carriages from Chattham Ontario, saved and now waiting for a loving home!
Pattern or design used: My own design - Gypsy Barns You-Nique Cutter Sleign Bed
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Comments (13)
brewswane writes: Everything you do is great but this one is truly AWESOME! Posted: 10:27 pm on October 2nd
anahera writes: Brilliant! Now you have an heirloom piece!
Posted: 3:23 pm on September 7th
Posted: 3:23 pm on September 7th
MalloryKnox writes: wow! i literally gasped! this is such a beautiful bed!! Posted: 6:10 am on August 9th
GypsyBarn writes: HAHA JIM! I didn't post the picture in which I had posed on it with the dog just sitting there in front all lazy attached to some *reigns* and me yelling MUSH!!!!
Posted: 5:40 am on August 2nd
Posted: 5:40 am on August 2nd
chicvintagetreasures writes: What an amazing restoration! It is a beauty now. You did a fantastic job and the fabric choice was perfect. Enjoy! Posted: 10:57 am on July 31st
JunkArchitect writes: For a Crazy Lady you sure created a magnificent piece...!
Posted: 10:16 am on July 31st
Posted: 10:16 am on July 31st
GypsyBarn writes: Thank you everyone! I absolutely adore her! It's not as huge as it seems in this picture. About the same size as a large love seat or small couch. But beyond comfy none the less! Posted: 4:09 am on July 30th
MakinItHappen writes: Perfect!!! Posted: 10:25 am on July 28th
gadgetsponge writes: Nothing like a good fight to make the reward that much better! Fantastic overhaul. That should "slide" into a new home in NO time. Posted: 5:52 pm on July 27th
georgiamoon writes: A-MAZ-ING...need I say more!
Georgia Posted: 12:04 pm on July 27th
Georgia Posted: 12:04 pm on July 27th
annebell writes: That is just amazing! I'm so jealous~I'd love something like that on my porch. You had great vision there. :) Posted: 10:43 am on July 27th
Quilteysew writes: Lovely! Just lovely! Posted: 9:14 am on July 27th
JetaimeJunk writes: Particularly brilliant! Posted: 5:08 pm on July 26th
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Hi people!
I know. It's Tuesday. I'm a busy dude, okay? Sometimes Monday passes me by without me EVEN noticing.
Regardless, I have an MP3 for you, and it's a good one. You're not going to complain about THAT, are you? It's from Big Snow, Big Thaw, a local bluegrassy duo, one-half of which is also heavily involved in the Draw Us Lines blog.
The song is "Damn Allegheny" -- download and enjoy!


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Crossing the Great Divide: The Journey of Self-Discovery
We are all on a grand and glorious journey of self-discovery. Are you prepared for this journey? In my presentation, we will explore the following areas that help us prepare for all the ups and downs of life, such as divorce, through Acceptance, Expecting Change, Needs Assessment, Identifying Resources and Willingness.
Have you defined your journey? We will reflect on the following: You are here; Where are you going? Making choices, making changes, making memories, and making friends along the way; and focus.
Then, we will explore the realistic nature of self-discovery, knowing it doesn't happen all at once. Our topics will include choosing self; setting intention; giving ourselves some credit and claiming it!
Deniece Christ-Rice Biography
Deniece received her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Houston. Since the start of her career in 2005, her focus has been to guide clients toward tools and resources that foster personal growth and self-improvement, helping them to gain a sense of empowerment and freedom.
Deniece currently has a private psychotherapy practice located in the Rice Village area. She recently taught a class at the Graduate College of Social Work at the University of Houston. Prior to starting private practice, Deniece was the clinical supervisor at Family Services of Greater Houston in the Heights area, and has also worked at The Woman's Hospital of Texas.
Deniece has training and experience in CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), Trauma Therapy, Anxiety Treatment, Biofeedback Techniques, Relationship Therapy, Grief & Loss, Self-Compassion and Self-Care, and Depression Treatments.
As a native Houstonian, Deniece enjoys many of Houston's wonderful amenities. Some of her interests include running, cooking, live performances, spending time with friends, and trying new ethnic foods.
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Hiya everyone! Just before I get into this post, I thought I'd mention that I recently started a Youtube channel! I upload every Sunday (and maybe have some surprise videos as and when) so chances are, you've missed a cheeky upload! Please go and subscribe and show me love because it's scary business!
I think this would be such a fun post to create! I've been listening to a lot of different music as a whole lately, not just emo bands haha, so this will be A LOT of different artists … I think. I mean, it may still very much so be just emo music. I'm not saying this is COMPLETELY new music to me, it may just simply be new music that artists I listen to still! I am hoping to make this a frequent occurrence on my blog but let's get right into it!
1. Panic! At The Disco
I told you this would probably include new music by known artists. I think at this point, it would be a shock if I had never heard of Panic! At The Disco. I mean I've seen them once already hahaha. They released a new album literally in the tale end of June and I've been obsessed with it since. It has literally been on repeat since it's release.
I started listening to these recently (obviously Sophie duh…) and I am obsessed. In all fairness, I do think they sound A LOT like Neck Deep and when I say that, I mean A LOT LIKE NECK DEEP. Literally listen to this song and then listen to Lime Street by Neck Deep. Pretty much the same song. All jokes aside, I get that it's difficult being a pop punk band and there's only so many riffs you can play on the guitar but come on, the lead singers voice is literally Ben Barlow's hahahha.
3. Christina Aguilera
I know she's an iconic, dare I say old chart music, lady but she is just amazing. I spent most of my summer listening to Genie in a Bottle and I know I'm going to continue listening to it until I get bored of it. Spoiler alert: never. Also, Candyman is another bop that I've been non-stop listening to!
4. Hayley Kiyoko
This song is beautiful and every song this girl has released has been beautiful. You probably know her song called "Girls Like Girls" that came out in 2015. Such an iconic bop. Her new album is actually just an amazing piece of art and I'd recommend it to you, if this is the only thing you take from this post!!
5. Billie Eilish
I've been obsessed with this girl ever since I heard her a lil under a month ago. She's just got such an iconic and alternative AND DIFFERENT voice that I've never heard in the pop industry, or at least anywhere in music. Forgive me if I'm wrong there!
Comment below some artists that you've been loving lately that you think I may love, I wanna get to know more music!
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BBOSAK2143 wrote:You better bet I will download that keysnatcher the second it hits here! I love thumbOS and can also say sure tossed all the aggravation out!!!! Sounds as if you are confirming my suspicions about Ubuntu that all have problems like I have been experiencing!!! Is great to know I am not imagining things! This next OS is beating me to a pulp with hassles, that keysnatcher probably would have nipped it right in the bud before it started! Will rehash just in case you have not read the other posts. Am getting hassles with repos that are supposed to issue up-to-date files, instead I am getting old useless conflicting files! Now, I am assuming the way you are labeling keysnatcher that it would toss the out-of-date/conflicting files repo and set it straight with the updated file repos, right?
If I am correct in this assumption, someone needs to be issuing you some kind of reward, award or something! This I will say is going to be known as another miracle! Absolutely love your style, TheeMahn! Now you know why I call you the greatest developer out here. You always zero in on the problem. Never blow things off! Many others do, but not you!
Can understand the stroke part! My ole lady is a bit ticked about those windows not closing properly and some other things!!!! Is minor bugs with this one, dummy me wanted the latest greatest Gnome and simply trashed Gnome-Shell pretty badly! Next one has zip wrong with Gnome-Shell and windows close out the right way! Am hoping to do the 15 minute ThumbOS in a day or two after the rest of corrections made! Need this OS as have taken on some jobs and extra programs are there to help with them! Fun of holding an Associate's Degree is it's close to meaningless so have to bust a nut to make a living! Looks like will be doing 3 jobs at a time. Life is fun! Just hoping to keep my brain going well and advance slowly but surely! Love watching ThumbOS run is awesome countdown is accurate and damn I still can't believe how dependable it is!!!!
Also have to say, you always make me sigh in relief with how you zero in on those problems!!! Feels great to have someone who cares working hard for all of us! I hope one day I can add some things that are half as great! From the bottom of my heart I will continue to thank you for all you have done and keep doing for all of us!!
Thanks BBOSAK2143,
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Late Wednesday night, I crawled into bed. As I frequently do before calling it a night, I flipped through my Instagram feed. What's usually a streaming collage of vintage-tinted latte art and super-saturated landscapes had been almost completely overcome with photos and captions paying respect to the late Steve Jobs.
"Thank you, Steve."
"I'll miss you."
It wasn't the prevalence of these heartfelt photo tributes that was noteworthy—Jobs was an iconic figure who affected many lives. What struck me was that nearly every photo was of an Apple product or logo—not Jobs himself.
The ubiquity of the Apple logo wasn't restricted to Instagram. By Wednesday afternoon, my Twitter stream was peppered with Unicode code point U+F8FF (·) (code for the Apple logo). It seemed like everyone, from Dane Cook to Gizmodo to Target was honoring Jobs' memory, some without any words at all.
So often, our symbols of a human life lived are headshots—portraits depicting the departed in healthier, happier, livelier times. We celebrate their humanity and read about their achievements in fine print. Their impact on others is represented through their physical identity.
But Jobs is different. Not long after news of his passing went public, Apple fans and users everywhere started using the Apple logo as a simple, one-character memorial to the man who made it all possible. In the hours and days after Steve's death, the solitary logo became a pervasive Internet meme.
It's not just Jobs' personal association with the brand that's unique, but also the brand's cultural significance. Despite their heavy-hitting marketing prowess, I can't imagine logos for Coca-Cola, McDonald's, or GE being used to commemorate the life contributions of an individual.
Some might say it reflects poorly on our culture that we honor a man's memory this way. I can already hear the backlash from traditionalists, chastising society for its obsession with material goods and infatuation with consumer electronics. How dare you reduce a man's life to a corporate symbol, they'll say.
But I think about it differently. Unlike almost any other logo I know, the Apple icon represents so much more than the corporation behind it. It signifies innovation, creativity, fun, design, and, above all else, an appreciation for the human experience. The bitten fruit, itself a tribute to Sir Isaac Newton, represents what is undoubtedly one of the strongest brands on earth today (#8 according to Interbrand). Consumers connect to it so strongly that the simple "I'm a Mac" ad campaign instantly appealed to a whole generation of consumers perfectly willing to align their entire identities with the brand.
So perhaps it's not surprising that the man behind the revolution should find his identity inextricably tied to the brand itself, his life universally memorialized by its simple logo. For years, Jobs was the man who got on stage and made our dreams come true. He embodied progress, improvement, and humanity's constant drive to make this world a more connected, compelling place. For a man like that, one bite will never be enough.
A symbol allows us to describe a range of emotion and respect far beyond the confines of a 140-character obituary. In that way, the passing of Steve Jobs presents a new paradigm for identity, one that blends seamlessly with social technology and modern communication.
When we share the Apple logo, we can honor Jobs' memory not by glorifying the corporation holding its trademark, but by paying homage to meaning the logo conveys for each of us. As I remember one of the great thinkers, leaders, and dreamers of our times, I am inspired by the hope and optimism Jobs brought to our culture. More than just a glowing emblem on my laptop, the Apple logo represents my hope for the future and the man who brought it within reach.
Thanks, Steve.
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Fine keyboard. Energy Star certified.
Bland looks. Underpowered processor.
Bottom Line
The Toshiba Satellite L645-S4102 mainstream laptop may not look like much, but it's well positioned in the market given its price and capabilities.
You can find better-performing and longer-lasting laptops than the Toshiba Satellite L645-S4102, which is on sale at Best Buy, but this laptop's price ($529.99 list) strikes a nice balance between extreme-budget models and the slightly more costly, slightly more powerful laptops that start hitting just above $600. If absolute performance is a concern, you may want to scour your sofa cushions to see if you can dredge up another $70 or so to afford the noticeably more impressive Acer Aspire AS5742-6475 ($599.99 list, 4 stars). If that's not a possibility, the L645-S4102 should be able to meet your everyday needs with little serious trouble.
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Except for two patches of textured finish, one just above the keyboard and the other on the touchpad, and a glossy black bezel around the 14-inch, 1,366-by-768 display, the L645-S4102 is remarkably unremarkable in terms of its appearance. It's covered in glossy "Helios Gray" (about the color of the sky during a bad daytime thunderstorm) with a faint swirl pattern visible throughout, in no way striking. The keys on the matte black keyboard are all flat, square, and standard in style (no chiclets here), though they are sufficiently spaced and offer passably springy feedback for the fingers.
The L645-S4102 weighs just 4.6 pounds, making it quite portable for a budget laptop. Many similar machines weigh morethe Acer Aspire AS5742-6475 weighs an even 5 pounds, for example, and the Dell Inspiron iM501R-1655MRB ($649.99 list, 3 stars) weighs 5.6 (a full pound more than the L645-S4102).
Toshiba touts the Toshiba's energy-efficiency, and that it's Energy Star certified and rated Epeat Gold. This means that at least some of the components are going to take a hit, and that includes the processor: a dual-core, 2.13-GHz Intel Pentium P6200 that definitely comes in near the low end of Intel's processor catalog. The system's 4GB of RAM and 500GB hard drive are more above-average components. The laptop has the expected 802.11n Wi-Fi connectivity, but no support for WiMAX or Intel's WiDi wireless display technology.
The L645-S4102 is also unexceptional with regards to its port selection. On its left edge you'll find only an Ethernet jack, a USB 2.0 port, a combo eSATA/USB 2.0 port, and headphone and microphone jacks; joining the DVD burner and the power jack on the right edge are one more USB 2.0 port and a VGA output; a multiformat card reader is the only notable adornment along the front edge. There's no HDMI port for outputting to an HDTV.
In addition to the Windows 7 Home Premium operating system, Microsoft Office Starter 2010 also comes preloaded on the L645-S4102.
As is the case with most budget laptops, the L645-S4102 does not have outstanding performance. Compared with other, similarly priced models, however, it came in near the middle of the pack.
The L645-S4102 needed 3 minutes and 31 seconds to finish our Handbrake video-encoding testthat's a lot faster than the Acer Aspire AS5253-BZ480 (8 minutes and 53 seconds); a shade faster than the much-less-expensive Gateway NV50A02u (3 minutes and 32 seconds); and noticeably slower than the Dell Inspiron iM501R-1655MRB (3 minutes 20 seconds), Sony VAIO VPC-EB33FM/BJ (3 minutes and 9 seconds), and the Acer Aspire AS5742-6475 (3 minutes and 2 seconds). The L645-S4102 earned only 1.4 on our CineBench R11.5 rendering test, among the lower scores in this class (only another Toshiba Satellite, the L645D-S4025 (1.12), and the Acer Aspire AS5253-BZ480 (0.61) were lower. Needing 6 minutes and 38 seconds to run our Photoshop CS5 test, in which the laptop must apply a dozen filters and effects, the L645-S4102 was a firm third, well behind the Acer Aspire AS5742-6475 (5 minutes and 35 seconds) and the Sony VAIO (5 minutes and 39 seconds) but ahead of all the others.
Like its competition, the L645-S4102, which sports only integrated Intel HD Graphics, is not well suited for gaming. It managed 7.1 frames per second (fps) in Lost Planet 2 at 1,024 by 768 with medium details enabled, and 4.48 in Crysis at similar settings. We'd love to compare to the other laptops in this category, but we can't, as most of them wouldn't even run the games! The one exception is the Gateway, which scored 8.7 in Lost Planet 2not a big (or playable) improvement over this Toshiba. If you're interested in playing non-casual games, a more expensive laptop with a discrete video card is the only way to go.
The 6-cell, 48 Wh battery in the L645-S4102 helped it last for 4 hours and 42 minutes in our MobileMark 2007 rundown test. That's close to being on par with what we saw in the two Acer Aspire notebooks, 4 hours and 50 minutes (for the AS5253-BZ480) and 5 hours and 1 minute (for the AS5742-6475), but considerably better than the Gateway, which could manage only 3 hours and 50 minutes.
Though the Toshiba Satellite L645-S4102 is a decent deal, unless money provides an insurmountable obstacle, you may want to consider shelling out a little more (only about $70 extra) for the Acer Aspire AS5742-6475, which delivers improved battery life and stronger overall performance that could well be worth paying for. If you can't go any higher, then, bland looks aside, the L645-S4102 should safely see you through most basic jobs.
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I can't believe it's finally the weekend but also, it's such a long time coming, I don't want this weekend to ever end. It doesn't help that I feel like crap. I woke up on Monday morning feeling horrific but had to fly to Yangon for work so it's been downhill ever since.
I'm glad I was only there for 2 days and was able to see a doctor on Wednesday. Also, when they tell you to drink medicines after a meal, they apparently mean it. I never took it seriously and ended up puking all the medicines on an empty stomach. Oh well, now I know better.
Yes, Haim. I love this series just because it always manages to feature my favourite singers and my favorite songs in unexpected ways. Needless to say, I love Selena Gomez's version of this but their version is AMAZE. I like the percussion and use of 'normal objects' as instruments. This song just gets me dancing and wondering all at the same time. Guess, I'm a bad liar.
So I binged on Season 1 of Victoria and I can't believe it took me this long to watch it, to be honest. Jenna Coleman is adorable and I love that she's now dating Albert (Tom Hughes) in real life -- I'm a sucker for a real/reel romance. And although, The Young Victoria will always hold a special place in my heart, I will not say no to more more more of this kind of show. Never. So happy for season 2. Between this and The Crown, I'm all set.
I really liked the movie! I know this is like the third reboot but now that it's part of the MCU, it just feels more threaded in and thought of and you know they're going to be making sure he comes out in more movies. But really, Tom Holland is adorable and just so happy to be there that I can't help but be happy for him. Also, let's bet Zendaya totally gets a makeover in the next movie...
And yes, I'm on a Tom Holland spiral. I need to remind myself he's 10 years younger than me but right now, it's not really registering because he and Zendaya are doing all this press together and they're cute and adorable and just yes. I ship it. a lot.
And because why not a morsel of Marvel. I'm so jealous that mellowdee got to go to D23 Expo but really, seeing all of them on stage like this was pretty awesome. I'm quite excited for the rest of the franchise, too.


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Interviews with hundreds of thousands of youngsters across Europe and North America show those in England, Scotland and Wales to be among the heaviest drinkers.
Almost half of 15-year-old girls in the three countries have been drunk at least twice, found researchers working on WHO's Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study.
Across the 39 countries studied, the average was just 29 per cent.
On this measure Wales is the third worst country for teenage drinking, Scotland the seventh and England the eighth.
The study found only very small differences in drinking habits now exist between teenage boys and girls in England, Scotland and Wales.
Professor Candace Currie of St Andrew's University, international coordinator of the study, said countries that had a better record on gender equality tended to be worse when it came to female teenage drinking.
She said: "In some aspects of risk taking there's quite clear gender equalization going on in the western countries, whereas there are still quite big gender gaps in drinking and sexual behaviour in the east."
Emily Robinson, campaigns director for Alcohol Concern, said: "I think there's a feeling that women can do exactly what men can."
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Adam Liptak / New York Times:
Supreme Court Delivers Tacit Win to Gay Marriage — WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday let stand appeals court rulings allowing same-sex marriage in five states, a major surprise that could signal the inevitability of the right of same-sex marriage nationwide.
Hart Williams / The Moderate Voice: Nothing 'tacit' about this victory
Mark Joseph Stern / Slate: Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Gay Marriage Cases; Weddings to Begin in Five States
John Hinderaker / Power Line: Did Marriage Dodge a Bullet Today?
Amy Davidson / New Yorker: The Supreme Court's Biggest Gay-Marriage Decision
Doug Mataconis / Outside the Beltway: Supreme Court Declines Review Of Rulings Allowing Same-Sex Marriage
Caitlin MacNeal / Talking Points Memo:
Scott Walker: Gay Marriage Fight Is 'Over In Wisconsin' — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) conceded that the state of Wisconsin lost its fight to ban same sex marriage on Monday when the Supreme Court declined to hear gay marriage cases in multiple states. — With the Supreme Court's punt …
Discussion: Minneapolis Star Tribune, WDJT-TV, Washington Monthly and The Daily Liberal Blast
M.L. Johnson / Minneapolis Star Tribune: US Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage in Wisconsin by refusing to hear state's appeal
Marshanna Hester / WDJT-TV: County clerks ready to issue same-sex marriage licenses again
Ed Kilgore / Washington Monthly: Will It Play In Sioux City?
Chris Geidner / BuzzFeed:
The Marriage Equality Map You Need To Know — With the Supreme Court's decision not to hear appeals of any of the pending marriage cases, marriage equality is going to expand rapidly in several regions of the country. — John Gara/BuzzFeed — WASHINGTON — Americans in 30 states and Washington …
Discussion: Transgender Law Center
Lyle Denniston / SCOTUSblog:
Many more same-sex marriages soon, but where? (UPDATED) — UPDATE Monday afternoon. Within hours after the Supreme Court denied review in these cases, the Fourth Circuit put its ruling in the Virginia case into immediate effect (see here) and the Tenth Circuit did the same in its rulings …
Discussion: Washington Post, Guardian, Democracy in America, PoliticusUSA and Alas, a Blog
Robert Barnes / Washington Post: Supreme Court declines to review same-sex marriage cases, allowing unions in 5 states
Guardian: Gay marriage advocates hail 'extraordinary' victory after supreme court declines to hear appeals
Adalia Woodbury / PoliticusUSA: Nancy Pelosi Celebrates The Latest Victory For Marriage Equality
Ted Cruz:
Allowing Lower Court Rulings on Same-Sex Marriage to Stand is 'Tragic and Indefensible,' and 'Judicial Activism at its Worst' — SEN. CRUZ RELEASES STATEMENT ABOUT SUPREME COURT ACTIONS TODAY — WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today issued the following statement regarding …
Discussion: BuzzFeed, Washington Post, NOM Blog, Weekly Standard and American Prospect
Kate Nocera / BuzzFeed: Congressional Republicans Virtually Silent On Supreme Court Marriage Decision
Paul Waldman / Washington Post: Happy Hour Roundup
John McCormack / Weekly Standard: Cruz Backs Amendment to Ensure State Marriage Laws Are Enacted Democratically
Garrett Epps / The Atlantic Online:
The Same-Sex Marriage Fight Is Over
The Same-Sex Marriage Fight Is Over
Discussion: Josh Blackman's Blog, SCOTUSblog and The Dish
Josh Blackman / Josh Blackman's Blog: SCOTUS Press Room Confusion - 33 Pages of Orders Missing Due To "Technical Glitches"
Andrew Sullivan / The Dish: SCOTUS Clears The Way For Marriage Equality
NOM Blog:
National Organization for Marriage Condemns US Supreme Court for Not Reviewing Lower Court …
National Organization for Marriage Condemns US Supreme Court for Not Reviewing Lower Court …
Discussion: LGBTQ Nation, Talking Points Memo and The Daily Caller
Same-Sex Marriage Is Now Legal For A Majority Of The U.S.
Same-Sex Marriage Is Now Legal For A Majority Of The U.S.
Discussion: Guardian, Liberal Values, BuzzFeed and The Dish
Ron Chusid / Liberal Values: By Not Acting, Supreme Court Puts United States On A Path Towards Marriage Equality
Chris Geidner / BuzzFeed: Supreme Court Denies Review Of Same-Sex Marriage Cases, Bringing Marriage Equality To Five States
Andrew Sullivan / The Dish: Marriage Equality For The Majority!
Rick Hasen / Election Law Blog:
The Very Good News in #SCOTUS Denial of Cert in #SSM Cases
The Very Good News in #SCOTUS Denial of Cert in #SSM Cases
Discussion: Wall Street Journal, The Dish and Hullabaloo
Andrew Sullivan / The Dish: Ruling Against Marriage Equality Was Actually A Bigger FD
Ryan T. Anderson / Daily Signal:
Supreme Court Decision Will Lead to Gay Marriage in Five States. Why That's Wrong.
Supreme Court Decision Will Lead to Gay Marriage in Five States. Why That's Wrong.
Discussion: The Huffington Post, NOM Blog, The Moderate Voice and Associated Press
Amanda Terkel / The Huffington Post: 60 Percent Of Americans Soon Will Live In States With Marriage Equality
Dorian De Wind / The Moderate Voice: (Updated) In Surprise Move, Supreme Court Clears Way for Gay Marriage in 5 States
Amy Howe / SCOTUSblog:
Today's orders: Same-sex marriage petitions denied (UPDATED)
Today's orders: Same-sex marriage petitions denied (UPDATED)
Jonathan H. Adler / Washington Post: BREAKING — SCOTUS denies same-sex marriage appeals
Andrew Sullivan / The Dish: Seeing The Mountaintop — [Re-posted and updated from earlier today]
Benjamin Hardy / Arkansas Blog, Arkansas Times: US Supreme Court says same-sex marriage can proceed in five states with prior bans
Tom McCarthy / Guardian: Republican governors decry same-sex marriage ruling but acknowledge change in law live
Ian Millhiser / ThinkProgress: The Supreme Court Just Quietly Made Marriage Equality The Law Of The Land In Many States
Ann Althouse / Althouse: I was too lazy to blog my prediction, but …
William A. Jacobson / Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion: Supreme Court may have decided gay marriage issue by not deciding
Ed Kilgore / Washington Monthly: Supremes Sidestep Marriage Equality
Lawrence Hurley / Reuters:
Supreme Court dodges gay marriage, allowing weddings in five states
Supreme Court dodges gay marriage, allowing weddings in five states
Discussion: Politico, Right Wing Watch, ABC News, Fox News, SCOTUSblog, Yahoo! News, Raw Story, Addicting Info, NBC News and New York Magazine
Josh Gerstein / Politico: SCOTUS opens same-sex marriage in several states
Kyle Mantyla / Right Wing Watch: The Religious Right Reacts To SCOTUS Gay Marriage Decision: 'Unconscionable, Unconstitutional, And Un-American'
Ariane De Vogue / ABC News: What Today's Supreme Court Move on Gay Marriage Means
Fox News: Supreme Court paves way for gay marriage in several states, leaves issue unresolved nationally
Suzanne Goldberg / SCOTUSblog: Symposium: The Supreme Court's opt out means more marriage equality but continuing harms to gay and lesbian couples
Jay Michaelson / Yahoo! News: Justices to Gay-Marriage Foes: Get Lost
Arturo Garcia / Raw Story: Bryan Fischer freaks out over Supreme Court inaction on 'sodomy-based marriage'
Nathaniel Downes / Addicting Info: Marriage Equality Is Here To Stay After Supreme Court Rejects Appeals
Jeffrey Toobin / CNN:
How Supreme Court's non-decision helps gay marriage
How Supreme Court's non-decision helps gay marriage
Discussion: Associated Press, Bloomberg and Bloomberg View
Mark Sherman / Associated Press: High court denies gay marriage appeals
Noah Feldman / Bloomberg View: Justices Just Aren't Ready for Gay Marriage
Supreme Court's same-sex marriage surprise
Supreme Court's same-sex marriage surprise
Discussion: Vox, Election Law Blog and The PJ Tatler
German Lopez / Vox: The Supreme Court rejected same-sex marriage cases from 5 states. Here's what that means.
James R. Carroll / Courier-Journal:
Bluegrass Poll: Grimes takes lead over McConnell — After two polls in his favor, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell again has slipped behind Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes, according to the latest Bluegrass Poll. — Grimes, Kentucky's secretary of state …
Discussion: Politico, Talking Points Memo, PoliticusUSA, Wall Street Journal, Daily Kos and Washington Monthly
Larry J. Sabato / Politico: Skewed — Why Americans hate the polls.
Jason Easley / PoliticusUSA: Alison Lundergan Grimes Surges Ahead In Kentucky As She Leads McConnell in New Poll
Reid J. Epstein / Wall Street Journal: Grimes's Lead in Kentucky Poll Comes With Caveats
Jeff Singer / Daily Kos: For the first time in months, an independent poll has Mitch McConnell trailing
Ed Kilgore / Washington Monthly: Messing With Mitch, Part II
Lachlan Markay / Washington Free Beacon:
Grimes Staff Caught on Hidden Camera: She's Lying About Support for Coal Industry
Grimes Staff Caught on Hidden Camera: She's Lying About Support for Coal Industry
Discussion: The Gateway Pundit, Joe For America, Hot Air, Power Line, National Review, RedState and Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion
Michael Becker / Joe For America: Alison Grimes Caught Lying About Coal in Kentucky
Allahpundit / Hot Air: Staffers for Mitch McConnell's opponent: She's lying when she says she'll protect the coal industry
Scott Johnson / Power Line: The lying game [With Comment by John]
Brendan Bordelon / National Review: Grimes Staffers Caught on Camera Admitting KY Candidate 'Lying' about Support for Coal
William A. Jacobson / Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion: Alison Grimes and coal - The Lying Game? (#KYSEN)
Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Democrats start to point fingers
Democrats start to point fingers
Discussion: Gallup, InsideSources and Capitol Report
IS Morning Briefing / InsideSources: Your daily briefing for all the top news in Energy, Technology, Finance, and Politics.
Robert Schroeder / Capitol Report: Americans' opinions of Boehner and Reid worsen
Ebola outbreak: Nurse infected in Spain — The Spanish health minister has confirmed that a nurse who treated a victim of Ebola in Madrid has tested positive for the disease. — The nurse is said to be the first person in the current outbreak known to have contracted Ebola outside Africa.
Discussion: CNN, New York Times, Guardian, Hot Air, Mediaite, The Daily Caller, Mashable, No More Mister Nice Blog, New York Magazine and The PJ Tatler
Allahpundit / Hot Air: Spanish nurse contracts Ebola in first known case of transmission outside Africa
Neil Munro / The Daily Caller: Obama Hints At Ebola Travel Curbs
Megan Specia / Mashable: U.S. Journalist With Ebola Arrives in Omaha for Treatment
Jessica Roy / New York Magazine: Spanish Nurse Thought to Be First Person Infected With Ebola Outside of Africa
Catherine Thompson / Talking Points Memo:
Naomi Wolf Suggests ISIL Beheading Videos May Have Been Staged — Journalist and author Naomi Wolf suggested Saturday that videos of Islamic State militants beheading American and British hostages may have been staged. — The news site Vox flagged a series of Facebook posts in which Wolf questioned …
Discussion: The Moderate Voice, CANNONFIRE and FOX News Radio
Max Fisher / Vox:
The insane conspiracy theories of Naomi Wolf
The insane conspiracy theories of Naomi Wolf
Discussion: Balloon Juice, National Review, Raw Story, Hot Air, The Daily Banter, American Spectator, Naomi Wolf and Guardian
Anne Laurie / Balloon Juice: Stare Too Long Into the Media Funhouse Mirrors...
Charles C. W. Cooke / National Review: The Fevered Delusions of Naomi Wolf
Jazz Shaw / Hot Air: "Well respected feminist" author suggests ISIS beheadings were faked, other interesting theories
Chez Pazienza / The Daily Banter: Celebrated Feminist Author Turned Completely Insane Person Thinks the ISIS Beheading Videos Are Fake
Aaron Goldstein / American Spectator: Naomi Wolf Went Off The Deep End Long Ago
Dylan Matthews / Vox:
Who is Saul Alinsky, and why does the right hate him so much? — "The Hillary Letters", trumpets the Fox News headline. "Clinton, Saul Alinsky correspondence revealed." — Here's the story: In 1971, Yale law student Hillary Rodham sent a letter to famed community organizer Saul Alinsky.
Susan Page / USA Today:
Panetta: '30-year war' and a leadership test for Obama — Former Director of the C.I.A. Leon Panetta discusses the threat posed by ISIS and offers a critical review of Obama's performance as president. He speaks with USA Today's Susan Page in this edition of Capital Download.
Dana Milbank / Washington Post: Leon Panetta, other former Obama subordinates show stunning disloyalty
Matt Welch / Hit & Run: Tonight on The Independents: The 30-Year War, Gay Marriage Everywhere, Pyongyang Putsch …
Stephen Kruiser / The PJ Tatler: Dana Milbank Decides Tweet Isn't Enough, Writes Full Op-Ed Chastising 'Stunning Disloyalty' To Obama
Dan Roberts / Guardian: White House personnel chief Jonathan McBride steps down
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air: Panetta: Obama has "lost his way"
Tom Maguire / JustOneMinute: Leon Panetta Pans Obama's Middle East "Leadership"
Benjamin Weingarten / TheBlaze.com: The potential motive behind Leon Panetta's criticism of Pres. Obama that the media may be wholly ignoring
Jim Hoft / The Gateway Pundit: Panetta Blasts Obama: He Lost His Way and Created "Vacuum" for ISIS (Video)
Andrew Johnson / National Review: Panetta: We're Looking at 'a 30-Year War' with ISIS
Chris Stirewalt / Fox News: It's prime time for Bubba
Geoffrey Norman / Weekly Standard: Panetta: Thirty Year War
Hadas Gold / Politico:
James Risen: Obama hates the press — New York Times reporter James Risen said Sunday that none of the current leak investigations would be happening if President Barack Obama did not hate the media so much, the Morning Sentinel of Maine reports. — "I don't think any of this would be happening under …
Discussion: Pat Dollard
Ayala Chaviva / Pat Dollard: NYT's Reporter: 'Obama Hates The Press'
Amy Calder / Central Maine:
Risen: Journalists must fight or become irrelevant
Risen: Journalists must fight or become irrelevant
Discussion: Mediaite and The Huffington Post, more at Mediagazer »
Josh Feldman / Mediaite: NY Times' Risen: 'I Think Obama Hates the Press'
Catherine Taibi / The Huffington Post: NY Times Reporter James Risen Says 'Obama Hates The Press'
Igor Volsky / ThinkProgress:
Rush Limbaugh: Obama Wants Americans To Get Ebola As Payback For Slavery — Radio host Rush Limbaugh suggested on Monday that President Barack Obama is refusing to divert flights from Ebola-infected countries and close down America's borders because he believes that the nation "deserves" …
Discussion: New York Magazine and Raw Story
Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine: Why Rush Limbaugh Can't Stop Talking About Slavery
Exclusive: Hundreds Of Devices Hidden Inside New York City Phone Booths — Beacons can push you ads — and help track your every move. Update: Hours after BuzzFeed News exposed the devices, the city ordered the removal of the devices. — Hours after BuzzFeed News published this report …
Discussion: Mashable, The Intercept, The Verge and New York Magazine
Russell Brandom / The Verge: Advertising beacons discovered in hundreds of NYC phone booths
Joe Coscarelli / New York Magazine: NYC Phone Booths May Be Tracking Your Cell Phone
Elias Isquith / Salon:
EXCLUSIVE: Bill Maher on Islam spat with Ben Affleck: "We're liberals! We're not crazy tea-baggers" — Comedian tells Salon about his clash with Affleck, his "Flip a District" effort — and a recent meal with Rand Paul — If you're just catching up on the weekend's politics news …
Discussion: The Daily Caller, Guardian, Mediaite, Raw Story, Talking Points Memo and The Huffington Post
Betsy Rothstein / The Daily Caller: HBO's Bill Maher Acts Like An Irritating Prick In Interview With Salon
Josh Feldman / Mediaite: Maher Reflects on Affleck Fight over Islam: We're Liberals, Not 'Bigoted People'
Scott Kaufman / Raw Story: Bill Maher on fiery spat with Ben Affleck over Islam: 'I'm the liberal in this debate'
Carl Bialik / FiveThirtyEight:
Pollsters Predict Greater Polling Error In Midterm Elections — At FiveThirtyEight, we write about polls regularly, especially ahead of big elections like next month's. We rate pollsters for their accuracy and whether they lean Republican or Democratic. And we use their work to inform our election model and Senate forecast.
Discussion: The Dish and Bloomberg View
Andrew Sullivan / The Dish: A Month Until Midterms
Jonathan Bernstein / Bloomberg View: The Trouble With This Year's Polls
Jill Disis / The Indianapolis Star, Indystar:
Lawsuit: State trooper preached about Jesus during traffic stop — Ellen Bogan expects police to protect and serve — not proselytize. — But she says Indiana State Police Trooper Brian Hamilton pitched Christianity to her when he pulled her over for an alleged traffic violation in August on U.S. 27 in Union County.
Discussion: Addicting Info, Raw Story, Liberaland and Shakesville
DeWyn / Addicting Info: Indiana State Trooper Allegedly Tried To Get Motorist To Find Jesus During Traffic Stop
Travis Gettys / Raw Story: Indiana trooper pulled over woman to ask if she'd accepted Jesus Christ as her savior: lawsuit
Liberaland: Lawsuit: Cop Preaches Christianity During Traffic Stop, Hands Woman 'Policing for Jesus Ministries' Pamphlet
Scott Waldman / Capital New York:
Cuomo administration edited and delayed key fracking study — ALBANY—A federal water study commissioned by the Cuomo administration as it weighed a key decision on fracking was edited and delayed by state officials before it was published, a Capital review has found.
Discussion: Runnin' Scared, ThinkProgress, Firedoglake, Daily Kos and EcoWatch
Tessa Stuart / Runnin' Scared: Environmentalists Not Surprised, Just Disappointed to Hear Cuomo Meddled With Fracking Report
Katie Valentine / ThinkProgress: Report: New York Governor's Office Altered And Delayed Fracking Study
Meteor Blades / Daily Kos: Cuomo administration whitewashed baseline study on natural methane tainting of groundwater
Anastasia Pantsios / EcoWatch: Gov. Cuomo's Office Tilts Study to Downplay Fracking Risks
Chris Joyner / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Perdue 'proud' of outsourcing past, blames Washington for jobs lost — U.S. Senate candidate David Perdue said Monday he is proud of outsourcing he has done in his career as a corporate executive, pushing blame for lost jobs back on Washington. — Perdue, a former CEO for Dollar General …
Daniel Strauss / Talking Points Memo: Georgia GOP Senate Candidate Perdue 'Proud Of' His Record On Outsourcing
Richard Rowe / Americans Against the Tea Party: Georgia Republican David Perdue: 'I Spent My Career Outsourcing...and it's YOUR FAULT, America!'
Jim Galloway / Political Insider blog: David Perdue on outsourcing: He was playing by Washington rules
Laura Clawson / Daily Kos: 'Defend it? I'm proud of it': GOP Senate candidate on having outsourced jobs
Ed Kilgore / Washington Monthly: Perdue Loud 'n' Proud for Outsourcing
Reid J. Epstein / Wall Street Journal: Pillowtex Disclosures Weigh on Georgia's David Perdue


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Karen Greenbaum-Maya's photo and poetry blog: what I see when I look, what I write when I do (and weird things I overhear)
Sunday, November 20, 2016
The Turing Test: a memory of mansplaining
I don't know why I recalled, this morning, an incident from 1983. I had recently been hired as a psychologist in a university counseling center. As new staff on a big campus, I decided to attend one of those well-intentioned social hours and get acquainted with some of the people outside my office.
One guy approached me and we exchanged the usual identifications--degrees, schools, departments. He was in Computer Sciences. He asked me if I knew what the Turing Test was. Yes, I told him, I did know. He proceeded to explain it to me. Just so you know, the Turing test was proposed by Alan Turing, mathematician and problem-solver extraordinaire. In a 1950 paper entitled "The Imitation Game," Turing suggested that a test for intelligence in a computer would be to require that a human being should be unable to distinguish the machine from another human being by using the replies to questions put to both. I cannot remember whether or not I told the mansplainer that he had just flunked the Turing test.
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Labels: being human, mansplaining, Turing test
Sunday, November 13, 2016
After the US election: Gore Vidal calls it in 1960
|An oddly divided light on our bedroom ceiling
From Gore Vidal's 1960 play, The Best Man. Also a rather good movie after its successful run.
CANTWELL [conscience-less 'populist' candidate]
I don't understand you.
RUSSELL [flawed but principled candidate]
I know you don't. Because you have no sense of responsibility toward anybody or anything and that is a tragedy in a man and is a disaster in a President! You said you were religious. Well, I'm not. But I believe profoundly in this life and what we do to one another and how this monstrous "I," the self, must become "we" and draw the line at murder in the games we play with one another, and try to be good even when there is no one to force us to be good.
(CANTWELL rises. He speaks carefully, without rancor)
You don't understand me. You don't understand politics and the way it is and the way this country is and the way we are. You are a fool.
We're not the way you think we are. At least not yet.
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Labels: 1960, 2016 presidential election, end of the world, Gore Vidal, not yet the Apocalypse, populist, prescience, The Best Man
Friday, November 4, 2016
I'm asking for your advice
My beloved husband of 32 years has been diagnosed with lung cancer. We are getting ready for the necessary ordeal of surgery and treatment in hopes of reclaiming a few good years afterwards. He has always loved the ocean and the mountains, and cannot now find the energy for either one. I'm thinking that a cruise might be manageable, plus give him easy access to both of those vast and wonderful features. I would greatly appreciate hearing from you, all over the world, about cruises you may have taken, or have heard of people taking, that were especially transcendent. Or ones that were disappointing. If nothing else, it would give us something lovely to think about, and we could so use a change of subject.
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In his words at today's midday Angelus, Pope Benedict spoke about the Holy Family, drawing from the Gospel reading for Mass (Luke 2:41-52) about Mary and Joseph finding Jesus in the temple. Speaking in Spanish about a demonstration for the family held today in Madrid, the Pope said encouraged Christians "to bear witness serenely
but firmly that the family is based on the marriage of a man and a
woman, so as to safeguard it and promote it, because it is of the
utmost importance for the present and the future of humanity." Here is his English-language greeting after the Angelus prayer:
I will add a link to a full translation when available. The Daily Bulletin has the original text in Italian, with the Spanish portion as mentioned, and with greetings in several languages. Asia News has an article.
Later in the day, the Pope visited a soup kitchen to have lunch with the poor of Rome. Vatican Radio has an audio report on that visit and on the earlier Angelus address.


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My FB page is packed with merry Christmas wishes. Some pure n simple Merry Christmas, some like it short n simple, Merry Xmas, (who wants to type CHRISTMAS!)
Some are special ones, "don't want much 4 Christmas. I just want the person reading this to remain happy & merry in life 4ever." And this message is posted for the benefit of more than 350 people, how do you think Santa will manage this?
This one is a very happy one and it simply says Happy Merry Christmas, everyone!
Another happy Indian Christmas I came upon was "Anandmay Xmas" true Indian, true secularist.
A greeting from Santa I thought "Ho ho ho.. Merry Christmas to everyone" but it was from a lesser mortal than Santa.
But then there are some unique ones too. "MARRY" Christmas, dear whom you planning to marry off too? Then there is "Very Meri Christmas", will someone please tell the fellow is not meri teri, its Merry!
A dear friend of mine wished all the way from the
, why he did not wish from his side I still wonder. Vatican City
Here's wishing everyone a very merry and blessed Xmas, this was not from the pope but still sounds like it.
But my favorite one was "A day in my office is like Christmas. I do all the work and a fat guy in a suit gets all the credit. Merry Christmas all!". Applies to all of us dsnt it?
But underneath all these different ways of greetings and wishing and there lies a desire to pray and hope for a better future for the other person, weather the other is willing to reciprocate or not. Though the deed is a very small, the thought that counts is insurmountable one.
Hey before you go don't forget to add your share of funny interesting or unusual greetings to my list.


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First-in-class compound proves safe, tolerable in preventing blood clots
A new drug derived from magnolia trees appears to be able to uncouple two important functions of thrombin in blood clot formation and may offer a way to better control the potentially dangerous complications of bleeding and clot formation during procedures to open blocked coronary arteries, say researchers at the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI). Results of the Phase II study of the drug, known as SCH 530348, appear online in the journal The Lancet and will appear in the publication's Mar. 14 issue. An international, Phase III study is already under way.
Thrombin is a protein in the blood that performs two key functions in clot formation: It activates platelets, particles that clump together to form the scaffolding of a clot, and it helps produce fibrin, a protein necessary in repairing damaged tissue.
"One of the intriguing things about this new investigational compound is that it blocks the thrombin receptor that activates platelet formation yet preserves the beneficial activity of fibrin formation," said Richard Becker, M.D., a cardiologist at DCRI and the lead author of the study. "And the data to date indicated the compound does this even when patients are taking aspirin and clopidogrel."
Blood clots are a big issue for patients facing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) the process of clearing clogged arteries with a balloon and then propping them open with stents. Patients who undergo PCI are usually prescribed anti-clotting agents like aspirin or clopidgrel (Plavix). Becker said while those drugs are effective, they can sometimes lead to bleeding, and with current therapy, the rate of additional cardiovascular events remains quite high. "So there is a very aggressive search going on for better and safer agents," he said.
In the current study, researchers randomly assigned 1030 patients 45 years or older scheduled to undergo non-urgent PCI or angiography with planned PCI to a group that would receive one of three escalating doses of SCH 530348 (10 mg, 20 mg or 40 mg), or to a control group, which took a placebo. Both researchers and patients were both blinded to who was taking which drug.
Aspirin and clopidogrel were not prescribed as part of the study – investigators followed standard practice at each study site and found that 95 percent of the patients were given both aspirin and clopidogrel.
Two hundred and twenty-seven patients were assigned to placebo; 773 took the experimental drug. Researchers measured responses across all four groups with special focus on the primary clinical endpoint, which was the amount of bleeding according to the thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) scale.
They found that SCH 530348 was generally tolerable at all dosing levels and did not increase bleeding, even when taken along with aspirin and clopidogrel. Bleeding occurred in 2 percent of 129, 3 percent of 120, and 4 percent of 173 patients in the 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg drug groups, respectively; compared with 3 percent of the 151 patients in the placebo group (p = .5786).
Patients were also randomized to a daily maintenance dose of the drug (.5 mg, 1 mg, or 2.5 mg). Investigators found that bleeding occurred in 2 percent of 136, 4 percent of 139 and 3 percent of 138 patients in those groups, respectively, compared with 2 percent in the placebo group (p = .7561).
"The uncoupling of benefit and bleeding risk among patients with acute coronary syndromes is an important objective in drug development," Becker said. "We will need to see if Phase III clinical trials can confirm these findings."
Source: Duke University Medical Center
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