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Sink or Swim! When he's NOT ready for a RELATIONSHIP
You've met this new guy and right when you think you're on to something, he drops the bomb. He declares that he's not ready for a relationship. ZAAAAAAAAAAAAMN! It's happened to the best of us. This man has all of the qualities of your Mr. Right. He's attentive, he has a beautiful smile, but he's a bit unavailable. He has also made sure he's covered his butt and told you his limitations from the jump. I'm telling you now, this is going to be a "Ride at your own risk" kind of deal.
He's laid the groundwork of unavailability which absolves him of being responsible for your heart. I commend a man that can be honest with a woman about where he stands.
In turn, however this makes any woman tread lightly for fear of scaring him away. After all, he's been hurt, used and abused and he needs you to remind him that there are good women out there. It's an old tactic, but effective. A woman will give her all and remain docile when it comes to moving this newly acquired f*ckship, into a real relationship. Any mere mention of a RELATIONSHIP would make this man cower and shrivel up like a salted snail.
It's odd though, he'll ask you for sex, and make you feel like that's his main way of connecting with you. He'll expect faithfulness (on your end). Don't believe me, just mention dating another man and watch how he guilts you into submission. Be forewarned, he'll use your mention of dating other people as a scapegoat and buy himself a few more months of fondling around in the relationship pond without actually taking the plunge.
Mr. "I'm not ready for a relationship" is telling you the truth. He's not ready for one.. .WITH YOU. The longer you fester in unclaimed waters, the longer he'll see you not as a conquest, but a wet blanket….a soggy, sappy wet blanket. He won't chase you when you try to run. He will, however, send the obligatory text, and express his lament over your latest ploy for attention. He knows you'll simmer down and while he let's you cool off for a few days, he goes off to maintain the others in his stable. Most "I'm not ready for a relationship dudes, know not to get too attached to a woman. They know that most chick's wise up after about 4 months….the women that are too smart for their own good, usually take about 6 months to realize they've been had.
He won't wine and dine you…there's no need. Unless he has disposable income, a man won't invest deeply. The old ladies always say, you know where a man's heart is based on where he spends his time and his money. Some men are really great about budgeting! Mr. I'm not ready" won't all of a sudden be ready because of anything one particular woman does. He's left a plethora of great, I MEAN, GREAT woman in his path. He's well aware that there are amazing women at his disposal. The only thing that will allow this man to commit and settle down is his own ability to admit that he's ready for love….and all the scary things that come along with love…tears, rejection, fear of abandonment, possibility of failure. You see, Mr. I'm just not ready" is a scared boy. He may stand broad and tall, but underneath that handsome salary, attractive face, perfect smile and infectious laugh lies a feeble, broken boy. His physicality may very well be that of a man, but what lies beneath is a murky cesspool of confusion and pain in which YOU DO NOT want to have to wade. Trust me, you're not his Shrink! Nor should you have the task of helping him sort through his drama only to have a clean slate with this next "lady friend".
As you're reading this, and trying to convince yourself that your Mr. "I'm not ready" is almost ready, just ask him if he wants to start an exclusive relationship with you. And then when he's done giving you his eloquent answer, remember, you STILL had to ask him. He still left you to ponder and wonder. When a man wants you, wild animals cannot keep him away…..but, oh honey, when he doesn't your tears, your body, your precious kids won't even keep him with you.
Swim away homegirl, and hopefully you're not in too deep to paddle away without a ton on bricks sinking you to the bottom of that murky cesspool. Swim like hell!
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When I ask "who are y'all", it is YOU I am asking. Not some other person who might be reading this a city or state or even country away from you..and not even that visiting neighbor who is reading this over your shoulder, but YOU! You see…I kinda know who you are in a general sort of way. The software I use to maintain my websites tells me little about my readers. For example, I know that 86% of my readers use the Firefox browser. I know that my "average" reader is a 34 year old stay at home mom,[read more...]
I've come up with a system for remembering all the different passwords I have. I have a Word document called "passwords" that lists all of them and what programs or websites they are for. If you decide to do this, remember to keep the document safe from prying eyes by password protecting it.
Just don't use the password "password", OK?[read more...]
Right about now you're probably thinking to yourself, "Bob has spent all this time writing all the Yurt Yak posts, extolling the virtues of yurt living, showing us the best company to buy a yurt from, and going over the details of how to actually build a yurt, and what does he do now?"
"He tells us to avoid yurt living at all costs."
Well folks, while I am just as happy as a pig in slop with my decision to buy, build, and live in a yurt, I thought I might plant my tongue firmly in my cheek and tell you five reasons not to live in a yurt.[read more...]
Sub-titled, "It's about time Bob fixed this place up."
Can we talk?
New visitors to JuicyMaters, first visiting here after 10:00 AM yesterday, might be a bit confused about the subtitle of this post. After all, looking this joint over for the first time you would think JuicyMaters is a pretty nice little blog to visit, right? Well, it is. Now.
For JuicyMaters' regulars, however, "surprise, surprise, surprise!" was probably a mild reaction, because the place did, indeed, need "fixing up". It was bad enough that expecting y'all to keep coming back might be called "visitor abuse"…except I don't consider y'all visitors. You are friends.
Oh sure, if you looked hard enough you could dig out some pretty good information around here, but finding it was like looking for a needle in a haystack. If you ever read something that you wanted to come back to later you are a better (blog) archaeologist than the folks who discovered King Tut's tomb if you actually found it again.[read more...]
Once we make that jump from pen-and-paper journaling to blogging though, we do think about how to get our words findable and read…and some of us begin to think of how our writing might generate some homestead income.[read more...]

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I made a greetings card with a guitar-playing dog recently, so I thought I'd make a cat card to go with it. You can make it in 10 minutes from the free template.
You will need:
- I bought my materials from Hobbycraft who are based in the UK
- click here to download the free cat card template. (This template is for personal use only.)
- craft papers of your choice (I used blue, red and yellow)
- scissors
- glue stick
- bradawl and cutting mat
- brads
- craft foam sticky pads
- black pen
- card blank and envelope (I used A6 size)
1. Download the free cat card template. (This template is for personal use only.) Then cut the body from blue card, the ears from yellow card, the tail from red card,and the paws from red card, again. Or you can choose any colour of card that you like.
2. With a glue stick, attach the ears to the top of the head at the back. Attach the tail at the back at the bottom of the body.
3.Place the paws in position on the front of the body. Then using a bradawl on a cutting mat,pierce holes through the top of the arms and through the body.
4. Next insert two brads into the tops of the arms. Make sure you secure it at the back and do the same for the other side.Your cat will now have two moveable arms.
5. Cut a heart from yellow card and with a craft foam sticky pad stick in place on front of the body. Move the paws so that they look like they are holding the heart. With a black pen, draw on two eyes a nose and a mouth.
6. Cover the back of the cat with glue. I used a glue stick. Then attach the cat to the front of your card blank.


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- Police chief Joseph Boinnet has ordered six members of National Assembly and a senator to record statements after making remarks that could incite their supporters
- The three MPs from Jubilee (Moses Kuria, Ferdinand Waititu and Kimani Ngunjiri) and four from CORD (Junet Mohamed, Timothy Bosire, Aisha Jumwa and Johnstone Muthama) have been directed to appear before the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- CORD MPs had reacted to utterances made by their Jubilee counterparts in relation to opposition leader Raila Odinga
Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet has ordered seven MPs to appear before the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) immediately.
Boinnet, on Monday, June 13, said the seven lawmakers should report to the DCI after apparently uttering hateful remarks.
Some of the seven MPs on the spot over hate speech are: Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, Kitutu Masaba MP Timothy Bosire, Kilifi Woman Representative Aisha Jumwa and Machakos Senator Johnstone Muthama.
Others are Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria, Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri and Kabete's Ferdinand Waititu. The three have already complied and presented themselves for interrogations.
Junet, Bosire and Jumwa were ordered to go to the DCI shortly after they issued a joint statement reacting to actions by their Jubilee counterparts.
The three opposition leaders wanted President Uhuru Kenyatta to have the Jubilee leaders arrested for apparently spreading tribal hatred.
Junet and his colleagues warned that if the MPs are not arrested, they would rally their supporters to take the law in their own hands.
Kuria and Waiitu had been accused of calling for the assassination of opposition leader Raila Odinga on Sunday, June 12.
On Saturday, June 11, Ngunjiri apparently called for the eviction of members of the Luo community and other supporters of Raila Odinga from Nakuru and its environs.
Ngunjiri and Nakuru Governor Kinuthia Mbugua led youths to invade a meeting that was being addressed by Raila Odinga, the ODM lawmakers said.
Source: Tuko.co.ke


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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
More Medieval News
Climate ball up in the air
Dunadd carvings revealed again
A month old, but I just found it:
Giant candle race in Italy:
Early form of recycling dug up at Berkeley
Church leaders sign heritage bid and declare Bede the Einstein of his time
Birmingham's second oldest church needs £1m to survive
Archeologists unearth early medieval village in Espoo
Woman finds treasure with metal detector
Do-It-Yourself Garden, With Moat
Ancient Buddha statue found in Afghan capital
Bloggingheads: Medieval Money
(I won't comment on the accuracy)
Rare coin fetches £9,000 at sale
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text: Okay, I have a hangbag obsession (like most people on this board ). I have a bunch of really nice Guccis, Chloes, Pradas, Marc Jacobs, etc....but I carry a $40 bag from Target to work every day. Why? Because I don't think my work clothes are cute enough for me to carry my nice bags. I usually just wear black pants and a sweater and throw on a little makeup and come to work. For some reason, I feel like if I don't look cute, I shouldn't get to carry one of my cute bags. So that leaves the weekends for me to carry my bags and most times I'm too lazy anyway to go out or carry the same one every weekend. So most of my bags just sit in my closet and never come out. Am I crazy?


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Would you try Moony Nappies?
Nappies are an interesting thing aren't they? They are a bit like bank accounts in some ways. Bear with me, and let me explain. We find some nappies we like and our baby or toddler seems to get on with and we rarely change to a different type or brand. That's OK, but does that mean we are missing out on finding a great nappy for our children?
Moony Nappies Review
I was contacted to see if I would like to review Moony Nappies and I have to be honest, at first I was quite sceptical. The nappies have a strange name that have some rude connotations in the English culture so I didn't warm to the idea straight away. I'm also not familiar enough with Japanese culture to know how they manufacture nappies and what is important to their family market.
Once I read the product description of Moony Nappies I felt a lot happier and I agreed we would try them out. Here's what the manufacturer have to say about their nappies:
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Do Moony Nappies Fit Well?
Children become more aware of how comfortable they are the older they get and our toddler will express very clearly if she is not comfortable in what she is wearing. We introduced her to the Moony Nappies and we were all impressed with how well they fitted. They were really soft too.
The size we were sent was like a pull up pant design, so this was new to us as we are not quite at that stage yet. Little Pudding is very interested in toilet habits and copying her sister so we didn't see any harm in her wearing this style, but wondered how effective it would be against leaks.
Because of this soft wavy lining they fit really well in all areas. We have come to really like using them and so has Little Pudding. In fact she was shown her regular nappy as Daddy went to put it on her for bed time and she shook her head quite ferociously until the new Moony Nappy was used. She was clearly showing her preference for wearing them and that was only after one nappy!
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They have worked well through the night too and have not required changing until the morning.
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We are seriously considering changing to this brand of nappies when our trial pack runs out. As parents we think they are great and clearly our toddler has a preference for them too. I'm really pleased that we were asked to try these nappies out, as I think we have discovered a product far better than the brand we were using.
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text: In my work area there is another employee that I really don't care for because of past problems with this person trying to order me around (not a supervisor and has been on the job as long as myself) and always talking about me behind my back to others in my area. I have spoken to my supervisor about this and he has taken action to make sure that this person doesn't bother me or harrass me in any way. Don't mistake me for a whiner because i'm not. The situation was just getting out of hand even though I told this person that I didn't appreciate them trying to act as if they were my boss. I work in International so tonight at the end of the evening we were cleaning up some last minute packages. My boss came up and asked me if the packages had been done yet. I told him that one was part of a multi-pkg shipment and it hadn't been key entered yet. He asked me if I had asked the other employee if she had the paperwork for the shipment or if she had the rest of the shipment in her packages. I told him I had asked her and she had told me "no".He asked and she said she had the paperwork.So this left me looking like I was lying about asking her. I made the comment to my boss-out of hearing of my co-worker- "what an a&$, she told me no" to which he replied that my comment was uncalled for and that I should keep my mouth shut. I'm wondering if he was within rights to say that? I'm not trying to cause trouble or anything just wondering if my boss was right in saying what he did. There are some things that I still don't understand about the company and this is one. I just want to know what is right so I don't get into any trouble is all. Please don't flame me or insult me..I would just like an honest answer from some of the more experienced UPS'ers here.


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Councillor Christopher Derickson is currently serving as Councillor for the 2016-2019 term. He was first elected in the 2012 by-election to represent the community for the remainder of the 2010 to 2013 term, and was re-elected by the community in 2013 and again in 2016.
Chris is the son of Raymond and Carol Derickson, and the grandson of the late Richard and Caroline Derickson, and Art and Esther Potts of the Samson Cree Nation. He is married to Jordan Derickson and has a 20 year old son, Justin.
Christopher's mandate is that, in all that Westbank First Nation does, and will do, it is the people that matter the most and he works to ensure that Members are informed and included.
External Appointments
Prior to being elected, Councillor Derickson has been involved in serving the community for the past 16 years in the following capacities:
Over the past 25 years, our leaders have turned Westbank First Nation into a strong, dynamic, and prosperous self governing First Nation. Building on this success, Councillor Derickson believes that, together, WFN can move toward the vision of building a strong, healthy, and progressive community, where members continue to come first in all WFN does while maintaining the Okanagan people's identity.
Councillor Christopher R. Derickson
301-515 Highway 97 South
Kelowna B.C. V1Y 3J2
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When I think back, I suppose I'd been thinking about it for a while before then. There were other drugs; smaller ones, safer ones. The drugs you could take in a park and nobody would bat an eyelid. The kind you didn't even need to hide. Well, obviously you had to hide them, but if someone found out you could hold your hands up and say "you got me". This one was different.
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And then I slept.
That first time was only supposed to be a taste. But it engulfed me. It became me. I was it, and it was me. Entwined, entangled. It wasn't what I'd expected, but I couldn't live without it. I knew that stopping would break my heart and I would die where I stood. The thought of it made my throat tighten, my heart pound in my chest. I had to go back. I needed more.
Time became a blur after that first time. I think it was weeks before I tried more. But, in honesty, it might have been days. Fuck, it could have been hours. All I know is that that taste was never going to be enough for me. I think I knew that before I started, but I just didn't want to acknowledge that. If I'd consciously told myself what I knew it would mean, I'd never have done it. And I wanted to. So badly.
I remember there were plenty of times after that. I remember sneaking around to hide myself from the world. Any stolen moment was spent watching and breathing that beautiful dancing smoke. People say nothing beats the first time, and I suppose they're right. But in lots of ways, each time got more thrilling to me. But eventually I needed more.
Breathing my love wasn't enough. I needed it differently. There's something almost virtual about smoke. It's less physical. I suppose because holding your breath would see it disappear with no consequence. Like switching your phone off to avoid unwanted callers. You can turn your back and it's gone.
I don't need to tell you what the physical act was. Needless to say I was careful. I ensured I had the necessary time alone. I made sure everything was clean, sterile. I gave myself a weekend. Two days just for me. To feel; to experience. I swore that would be enough. That that would give me all I craved. Those days were a blur. I don't remember much.
I remember sitting on the edge of the bed. I remember the feel of the metal between my fingers, the heat from the flame warming my appetite. The bubbling. Oh god, the bubbling. When that first glorious ball grew and popped I could have cried. I knew what was coming. I knew it would be perfect. I drew the handle as delicately as I could. I made sure there was enough, but not too much. I remember that my hands shook with anticipation.
I remember tightening my belt, feeling my muscles contract. I remember the leather between my teeth. That smell. I remember the weight in my hands. It was light, but it was heavier than smoke. I remember watching my veins rise. I remember how easily I found one. I barely felt the pin prick. All I could feel was the anticipation, the excitement. I knew the world was about to become beautiful and tragic, hot and cold, light and dark. The blood reminded me of the smoke. It danced in its tiny vessel. And like with the smoke I knew that I could stop all of this if I wanted, but I didn't. I didn't want to. This was what I'd been waiting for.
I pushed down, slowly, steadily. I watched it disappear into me. I felt my eyes roll back. I felt the hairs standing up all over me. I felt electric. I felt desperation. I felt power. I felt fear. I fell asleep with it still inside me. Hanging out of me. If someone had walked in they would have had a shock. I must have looked like a corpse. But I felt alive. For the first time in my life. I felt as though I'd fallen awake. Like I'd been sleepwalking through life and had suddenly roused myself from my slumber to realise that this was living. This was my life.
At the end of the weekend I packed my things away slowly. I was heartbroken. I didn't want to say goodbye, but I knew this was a one-time deal. What was I going to do? Throw my life away? No. The smoke would have to be enough again. I didn't want it to be, but I knew I'd always have that weekend.
I remember leaving that place. I remember the tears falling from my cheek as I said goodbye. I made sure nobody would ever know what happened there. I was clean, clinical. To the world, I'd been alone. They didn't and wouldn't know of the extraordinary events. They would never know that I had done what I'd done.
The first time I saw the smoke after that was strange. It was almost like being back in that room, on that bed. But it wasn't. I remember the days when the smoke was enough. For a while I regretted ever going to that place. I wished the smoke was enough for me still. But I know why I did what I did. I know it was worth it. I wouldn't change it for the world. It was perfect.
I will make do with the smoke for now. I don't have a choice. That's all I can do. But one day, I will return to that room, or one like it. I will see the blood dance. I will feel alive again. And next time, I will let it take my life. I'll let it take over. It will shut down my organs, send me to heaven.
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My background; I have been working in the cosmetics industry for the past 8 years. For brands like L'ancome, Estee Lauder, and Sephora... Wearing a full face of makeup for the past 11 years.
1. Sales People Take You More Seriously
I noticed that when I had a bold makeup look, if I was dealing with customer service in the store- the managers would definitely take me more seriously, and were more careful with their tone of voice.
2. Men/Women Stare, and The Brave Approach You
While I was on public transit, or generally walking in public places, I noticed that men would look at me. This was apparent when I especially wore bold lip colors (like red), or had a smokey eye look. Women would give me compliments and were friendly.
3. Ladies at Sephora Approach You Less
As compared to when I had minimal to no makeup, when I wore full makeup to go to Sephora, I noticed that the sales girls would approach me less to ask for help.
4. You Get I.D.'d Less
Whereas with less makeup I was always ID'd, with a full face of makeup I was able to order alcoholic drinks easily- without having the hassle of presenting an ID.
5. Customers Trust You More.
While at work in the cosmetics field, when I was fully done up, as opposed to the minimal requirements of eyeliner/blush/lipstick- I felt that I not only sold more, but that customers were more willing to listen to my recommendations.


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"Thank you, Ma'am. You have a good one." The 20-something gate guard hands me my ID card and I drive on through. At the military installation where I work, everyone must show a military ID card in order to enter the base. The gate guard may be military or civilian, but the greeting always contains a "Ma'am" – and that's just fine with me. Ma'am, after all, is the polite term of address for a grown-up female human whose name one does not know. And at 50, I'm certainly a grown-up female human.
I'm aware that some of my fellow grown-up female humans object to this term of address, saying "It makes me feel old," or some such silly twaddle. What would you prefer: Honey, Miss, or perhaps Young Lady? Please, my sisters, get a grip.
A few years back, I was dining with my parents, my daughter, and my ex in one of those obnoxious chain restaurants – let's call it "Blue Sparrow." Our waiter was forty if he was a day, and when he approached our table, electronic order pad in hand, he purred greasily, "Now what can I get you young ladies?" I looked over at my daughter, the only young lady present at our table. No, he wasn't addressing her. He was talking to my mother and me.
"Excuse me?" I inquired, my left eyebrow – the snarky one – reaching for my hairline.
"What would you lovely young ladies like to drink?" he oozed at Mom and me.
Now, this is not the first time that I've encountered this disrespectful, slimy, angling-for-a-bigger tip tactic, but for some reason I was especially offended this time. Even as I fought for control, I felt my eyes squinch, my lip curl and my hackles rise.
"This grown woman will have an ice tea," I snarled at him. He was clearly taken aback – the poor schmuck seemed to have no clue what he'd done wrong, but he could see his fat tip melting away.
"Mom!" my gorgeous daughter poked me after he left. "That was mean!" My mother just laughed. She and Dad told me about the patronizing language and tone they so often encountered: "You young folks, you dears, you sweeties, you kids…" Salesmen, clerks, cashiers and waiters felt justified in treating my dignified, educated, grown-up parents, both in their early 70s, as if they were children. Unbelievable!
Alas, I've seldom been blessed with a quick retort when insulted, but here's what I should have said to the waiter, in front of his manager, back then:
I find your patronizing tone offensive. I am obviously not a 'young lady,' and neither is my mother. We don't buy your phony flattery, which is clearly intended to get a bigger tip from us – but you won't get a tip by insulting your customers. Let's look at the assumption behind your comment, shall we? You think that young is better than old, and that we'll be flattered if you refer to us as 'young.' As it turns out, we're both perfectly content to be the age we are – 48 and 70 are both lovely ages to be. Young is not better than old, nor is old better than young. Any age that a person happens to be is a perfectly fine age to be. And the proper way to address an adult female customer is Ma'am. Now please send us a different server – you've spoiled my appetite."
I live in Germany now, and one thing I enjoy about this culture is the polite formality of business transactions here. My doctor's receptionist does not call me by my first name; she calls me "Frau S-." So do clerks, salespeople – anyone who is conducting any kind of business with me. I appreciate the sense of respect that comes with this old-fashioned politeness. We're not pals, after all – I'm your client, your patient, your customer. And if you treat me politely, I'll be your repeat customer. Thanks for calling me Ma'am.


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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Ex-convict Jonah Chan is a casualty of Malaysia's losing battle against AIDS.
In 1984, he was jailed for three years for robbery. He came out a drug addict and is now infected with the AIDS virus.
"I contracted HIV by injecting drugs. I shared needles," said 41-year-old Chan who has been in and out of a home for reforming drug addicts and convicts in Kuala Lumpur for the past 15 years.
"Drugs were cheaper in prison because there were a lot of big pushers," he explained, sitting in the living room of an old double-storey brick house he shares with 23 other residents.
Malaysia, a conservative, mainly Muslim country, has some of the world's toughest anti-drugs laws. But the HIV virus is spreading rapidly due to illegal drug use and a lack of sex education, raising fears of an epidemic.
Delivering a loud wake-up call to the government, the World Health Organisation warned last year that Malaysia was on the brink of an HIV epidemic.
Until recently, Malaysia refused to adopt policies proven successful elsewhere -- including in fellow Muslim countries Iran and Pakistan -- such as providing clean syringes to drug addicts.
At the start of 2006, HIV cases in Malaysia totalled 70,559 in a population of about 26 million, while 10,663 patients had full-blown AIDS, official data showed.
The numbers are much lower than Thailand which has 560,000 HIV patients, but Malaysian health officials are worried by the exponential rise in HIV cases.
In 2005, new AIDS cases in Malaysia totalled 1,221 compared with 233 in 1995.
By contrast, neighbouring Thailand has more than halved the number of new HIV infections over the past decade, thanks to aggressive promotion of condom use among sex workers.
"For HIV, the trend has been always upward in Malaysia and we're getting very worried," Malaysian Health Minister Chua Soi Lek, who was appointed to the post in 2004, said in an interview.
"People are in a state of denial," he added.
Only last year did the government start handing out free condoms and needles -- a move it had earlier opposed on grounds that it promoted free sex and rampant drug usage.
It now plans to spend 500 million ringgit ($136 million) on programmes to combat AIDS, including needle distribution.
HIV is most commonly spread in Malaysia by drug users, with male AIDS patients outnumbering females by about 10 to 1.
About 60 percent of those believed to have HIV were Malays -- the largest and most religiously conservative of Malaysia's ethnic groups. Most of them were unemployed.
AIDS activist groups blame inadequate enforcement of drug laws and a lack of sex education for the rapid rise in cases.
"The reality is we're losing the war," said Pax Tan, a leader of a Christian group involved in combating HIV and drug use.
The government is starting to fight back.
HIV education will soon be taught during the national service programme for youths, Chua said, after surveys showed a rise in unprotected sex and widespread ignorance about HIV among youth.
Government data showed that about a quarter of AIDS cases from 1986 to 2005 involved those between 13 to 29 years of age.
"With the funding promised by the government, we are very confident that we'll be able to see a plateau in the rate of increase, maybe by 2010 or 2009," Chua said.
Despite Malaysia's growing affluence and western trappings, the country remains outwardly conservative on sex.
Kuala Lumpur -- which started in the mid-19th century as a tin settlement with brothels, gambling booths and opium dens -- is packed with clubs brimming with drugs and alcohol but is also a place where kissing and hugging are forbidden in public parks.
With no sex education at schools, some youths believe that HIV can be transmitted by mosquitoes, fleas or bedbugs.
Religious leaders are deeply opposed to the distribution of free needles and condoms.
"(It) will encourage people to have free sex. We must address the root of the problem," said Ahmad Awang, a spokesman at the Parti Islam se-Malaysia (PAS), the country's largest Islamic opposition party.
Instead he suggested tightening government controls on entertainment outlets and night-time curfews for youths.
Wong Kim Kong, of the National Evangelical Christian Fellowship Malaysia, believes traditional values may stop the spread of AIDS rather than free condoms and needles.
"Abstinence is the most important habit that we need to develop," he said.
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Sunday night's debate was a looser, more free-flowing affair than the initial meeting between presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Early in the evening Trump, as he had said he would, brought up former President Bill Clinton's affairs and alleged sexual abuse of women. He did so in an attempt to shift attention away from the video released Friday of Trump in 2005 discussing how he behaves with women in disturbing terms. Trump tried to dismiss what he said as "locker room talk" that did not reflect the real man. Clinton countered by saying that the private recording "represents exactly who he is."
The matchup covered multiple areas of national concern, including health care, potential Supreme Court appointments, America's role in the Middle East, relations with Russia and Vladimir Putin, and more. Trump spent a good amount of time criticizing Clinton over how she handled her email while she was Secretary of State.
The evening ended on a lighter note, with the final audience question asking each candidate to say something that they admire about the other. Clinton said she respected Trump's children, while Trump said Clinton was a fighter who never gave up.
A CNN poll taken immediately after the debate showed that 57 percent though Clinton "won" the debate, against 34 percent for Trump:
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Outgoing Prime Minister Andrus Ansip has defended his party's selection of prime ministerial candidate, saying in response to a question that Taavi Rõivas had more popular support than some of IRL's politicians.
Ansip said at the Cabinet's press conference that he was "surprised" by political scientists and journalists who perpetuated the view of Taavi Rõivas as a youthful unknown.
"Taavi Rõivas has been active for years and years. He is among the few who single-handedly gained enough votes for a seat in Parliament. He got 6,710 votes. Kallas was accused of lacking popular support, but Rõivas has, hands down, among the strongest mandates given at the elections."
Of IRL members cited by the reporter, only Mart Laar had more votes. "Juhan Parts (economy minister) received less and IRL leader Urmas Reinsalu was far back," said Ansip. It wasn't immediately clear why Rõivas, a Reform Party member, was being compared to IRL politicians.
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Summer in the mountains is much too short and Friday was much too beautiful to stay inside, so I skipped out to play in my kayak on the scenic stretch of the Snake River. While rafting and kayaking was once my singular obsession, it has given way in the past 5 years to mountain biking, climbing, hiking and the like. As such, I was not as practiced in strapping my kayak on the car I've owned for the past 1.5 years. Apparently, this is something worth practicing.
As I put on the brakes to pull into the takeout and set the shuttle, my kayak abruptly slid forward. Jutting my right hand through the open sunroof, I gripped the kayak tightly while reaching across with my left hand to shift into neutral as my knee directed the steering wheel. Unsure of my ability to stop the kayak from bouncing off my hood, I came to an awkward stop while my friend drove by, looking at me quizzically. I got out of my car, face red, and explained that I usually strapped the kayak on in the opposite direction. Now I knew why.
This friend had never been kayaking with me. In fact, we had never shared any sort of outdoor adventure together. Having randomly intersected paths after some amount of time just a few days before, I was somewhat self-conscious of coming off as a total dumbass. Strike one.
My friend mentioned that his dog liked to ride along on the back of the kayak if I didn't mind. I was more intrigued than anything by the idea (as were all the fishermen and drift boat occupents along the way). However, he had discounted my mention of "low water" and not realized that the lowest water he had ever seen meant some serious maneuvering and a few decent size waves.
The poor dog proved herself to be worthy of the adventure. After falling off, she would bee-line it for the nearest bank and run down until her owner could eddy out (pull over in slack water) and cajole her back on the kayak. For my part, I shouted out a few helpful "she's falling" or "you just lost her". The photo below is posted at a large size so you can read the clear expression on the dog's face. It's not photoshoped, I swear.
At one point we decided to stop and have a little swim in a large, calm pool. I gathered the courage to submerse myself in the not warm water and dove down with sunglasses on. They immediate floated off my face and I went ass-up, feet kicking in the air and knowing that if I didn't find them in seconds, the river gods would claim another pair.
I spotted them through the filmy water and surfaced with them in hand, triumphant. Gasping for air, I explained that I had lost my sunnies when I went under. He answered that he thought I had taken them off before diving, which would have been the smart thing to do. Dumbass strike two. Luckily, we were close to the takeout (end of a river trip) and I managed to hold it together for the next 20 minutes (I think). I'm still in the game.
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Bed Bugs: The Worst Vacation Souvenir Ever
I recently met a lovely retired couple from Lancaster County with an unfortunate problem; Bed Bugs in their home. Ugh! I always feel sorry for people who have Bed Bugs. Not only is the treatment costly, there is a tremendous amount of work that must be done in order to prepare for the treatment. Then there are the psychological effects that Bed Bugs bring (people will feel things crawling on them in their beds long after they know the problem is gone).
Interestingly, this couple had no idea how this problem happened to them. I asked them if they traveled a lot, to which they answered "Yes". They then told me that they like to take their favorite pillows from home with them on vacations. This is likely where their trouble began.
I decided at that point to write this blog entry. If this information can help just one person or family prevent this problem from happening to them, then I will consider this time well spent. Here are some tips I recommend everybody follow when traveling this vacation season:
Try to travel as lightly as possible. Pack only what you absolutely need. Never take your own pillows or blankets with you (most hotels can provide you with any type of pillows or blankets you may need). Try to pack only items that can be washed in hot water and dried in a hot dryer when you get home.
Leave your bags at the door and inspect your room (or time-share, or resort, or beach house) before you bring your belongings in. Bring only a flashlight into the room and inspect the beds and furniture (the beds being the most important area). Pull back the sheets and mattress covers and look for live insects, dead insects or cast insect skins, and bed bug spotting (digested blood). Make sure you check the folds at the mattress edges, and the lower corners of the box springs. Look between the mattress or box spring and the wall. Also look behind the head board if it is easily removed. I know this seems like a lot of work, but you should be able to complete the entire inspection in about five or ten minutes, and it is time well spent.
Ask to be moved to another room if they are found. If you are staying in a reputable establishment, chances are that you find only evidence of a low level infestation, if you find anything at all. If you do find low level evidence, ask to be moved to another room not adjacent to the room you were originally assigned, and begin the inspection process again, and please remember, it is not the hotel's fault. Bed Bugs are carried around from place to place by people, and the hotel or resort will certainly appreciate your bringing this situation to their attention. If you find a heavy infestation of Bed Bugs, then I would strongly consider changing hotels altogether, because the one you are in is obviously out of touch with the challenges being faced by the travel industry today.
Store Your Travel Items Carefully. Keep your toiletries, electronics, or any other items that cannot be laundered in sealed plastic bags when not using them. Keep you luggage on racks, and not on the extra bed or on upholstered furniture. Unpack if you like, but I recommend keeping stored clothing in sealed plastic bags as well.
Be extra cautious. Upon departure, put your luggage in large trash bags tied with a tight knot before you put it into your car. When you get home, unpack outside, carefully inspecting each item before bringing it into the home. Immediately launder all items in hot water, then a hot dryer. Take all fine washables to the dry cleaner. If you like, you can arrange to have your luggage heat treated (many pest control companies can do this for you), or you can treat your luggage with an appropriate spray. There are several to choose from on the internet. You can also buy a sealed luggage encasement before you go on your trip.
There is probably no way to be 100% certain you have not carried a single Bed Bug into your home, but if you follow these tips, you will greatly reduce the likelihood of bringing this problem home with you. Personally, I perform the room inspection before moving in, and if I find nothing, I relax and enjoy my vacation, but each person has his own comfort levels and thresholds that can only be self determined. Certainly it is, in my opinion, most important that you make sure you are not settling into a room with an active infestation.
If you are so unfortunate to bring bed bugs home with you, consult with a professional bed bug management company (or bed bug exterminators in old terminology. That will be the only way to get rid of bed bugs effectively.


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I got the deployment created and the file is ready. For a quick overview, check out the videos in my previous posts. I think it's pretty easy to use. I do plan on adding an in app help. That's a work in progress.
Work flow is to use /OUTPUTFILE in EQ and get an inventory file. Once you have the inventory file, use the EQDV menu option Edit and add a character. Once you have a char created, use File Open to load a data file.
If you download and use this, please let me know about any bugs you find. I have loaded this on a few different machines here and a few other people have played with it but I expect that as a larger volume of data pushes through it, there will be some bugs. Different configs may have issues also.
You need to have Java installed. JRE or JDK, doesn't really matter as long as you have JAVA_HOME set or it is in your path. I think it will run on Java 1.5+ but I have not tested it below 1.6.
Known issues so far:
- In the installer, you will need to install to an existing directory. It can be empty or not. Multiple machines have had an issue creating a directory. I'm looking into that.
- The installer is supposed to create a desktop shortcut. That's not currently working.
- I have massive logging turned on in the app. That is for debugging purposes. I will tune that down when the app is out of beta. It may cause performance issues on slower PCs.
If you hit any other issues, please let me know about it. I want to fix them. I have thick skin. Don't worry about offending me.
Also, if you have ideas to improve it, let me know. I don't make promises but I would like to see this become a useful tool.
Remember this is BETA software. It may not work as advertised. It may break. I hope it doesn't break your PC but I can't make any promises.
The install program is a JAR file. In most versions of windows, you can just double click on the jar in explorer and it will run. If that doesn't work, you can run:
java -jar EQDV-0.9-installer.jar
Enjoy and let me know how it goes for you.
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If you would like to read some funny stories from a Tiptonian about the local area this is a must to read.
Steve's books are available from his web site www.keepouttheossroad.webs.com
Available now - Only £5 including P&P. Special offer: Buy both Don't Spook the Bonk Oss & The Ascent of Sedgley Beacon, The Bilston Moon Landing Hoax & Other Stuff for just £8.00 for the two - Including P&P.
This book is about the history of Tipton Town Football Club. It holds information about the beginning of the team and contains facts, results, who played and who drove the club forward. If you have an interest in local history or football you will enjoy reading this book.
If you would like to buy a copy please contact Steve Mills on 07751 954 179, email email@example.com.
This is a 32 page booklet with a CD. The poetry is very humorous and takes you back in time to when you were a child. If you are interested in purchasing a copy please get in touch with Tipton library in Unity Walk or ring them on 0121 557 1796.The price is £8.95.
The Tipton Slasher (William Perry)
Did they or day thay?
'The Story Behind A Statue' is a true story, now in print, that they are all talking about. Controversial, the book puts right the myths and legends of the Slasher, removal of his body and eye witness accounts of his fights.
Price: £12.99
If you are interested in purchasing this book by Perry Beauchamp please ring 07583 948 768.
If you are interested in Tipton this book is an absolute must.
Keith Hodgkins has compared photographs from the past with new photos taken from virtually the same position wherever possible.
This book brings back memories of former days and is very enjoyable. If you are interested in buying it please ring Keith on 0121 520 0080.
A priest from the Black Country has launched her latest book. Reverend Carol Hathorne's new novel 'Twenty One Today' is a sequel to her previous work 'Only Sixteen'. It follows the story of three girls from the Black Country wo turn 21 in 1965,exploring their relationships with their families and each other.
The author stresses that people don't need to have read the first one to enjoy the book as it stands on its own.
For details about Carol please refer to our 'Local Artists' page.
This book contains stories of:
The Tipton Slasher
One of the country`s most influential educationalists
A member of the 'Dambusters'
The fist celebrity look-a-like
The start of the Hansons brewery empire
The man who served 77 years in the army
The 17year old girl murdered by her boyfriend
Books can be purchased from:
This book shows many old photographs with descriptions that bring back memories for people who visited, worked or grew up in Tipton.
This book was first published in 1995 and reprinted in 1997.
The book covers:
Civic Life Streetscapes Pride in the job.
Boozers On the Cut Shops
Tipton Folk Road & Rail Church & Chapel
Schooldays Sports & Leisure The Industrial Landscape
A book with old photographs and descriptions that bring back memories for folks who visited, worked or grew up in Great Bridge and the surrounding area.
Published in 2000.
The book covers:
Shops, Market & Streets Pubs & Customers
Work, Rest & Play Local Personalities
Chapel, Church & School Transport
A selection of poems by the Tipton wordsmith.
Some penned in Black Country dialect, others in 'proper' English.
Some intened to be humorous, others a touch more serious.
Books can be purchased from The Tipton Civic Society.
For enquiries please contact Tipton library.


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Where to go to learn the girl : choice of profession
- List of specialties.
- real assessment of its forces
Where do after school is best to choose in advance, t. To. Take time to prepare for the entrance exams.Most pupils choice of future profession is a huge problem.Most goes wherever indicate parents.And only a few, already at school age, determine for themselves the specialty, which then want to realize themselves.The choice of future profession is a difficult matter, and the correct choice may depend on how the rest of life in the future.Select worth carefully, so you do not regret the years spent at the school.Where to go to learn one has to choose himself, with no impact on the decision of parents, relatives or friends.
However, the girl is taken into account, that it disciplines the choice is not as wide as that of boys.This is due both to the physical abilities and the girls and some of the foundations of society, when it is considered.That certain types of work can be engaged exclusively male.There are some
When choosing a place of study and specialization should also take into account important factors such as the level of training for entry, the location of schools with the chosen specialty, welfare money on training, how complex there studying and a realistic assessment of their own forces.If specialty finally selected and properly evaluated the chances and opportunities that work in this specialty can give (eg, career development, job satisfaction, salary) the case remains for small.It is preferable to choose a prestigious institution whose graduates are valued on the job market.This will avoid later problems with work.


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Copyright 2017, J. David Goldin
These are all the examples of this program in the radioGOLDINdex database. These listings are accurate as of October 29, 2017. The programs are listed chronologically, partial dates appear first, unknown dates appear last.
66228. A Salute To The Beatles. May 21, 1975. ABC-TV net, WMUR-TV, Manchester, New Hampshire audio aircheck. Participating sponsors. A program illustrated with many filmed recordings and interviews with the Beatles (including a "recent" interview with John Lennon (recorded by Elliott Mince, November, 1973). The program is part of a series called "Wide World Special." David Frost (host), Andy Williams, Bobby Vinton, Chuck Berry, David Essex, Derek Taylor, George Martin, Mal Evans, The Beatles, John Lennon, Elliott Mince. 89:58. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
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Tree of Savior: Korean Version Updated With New Statue System
Last time, we reported that the international version of Tree of Savior will kick off its open beta soon. At the same time, the Korean version of Tree of Savior has been updated with a few interesting new features, including new guild raid events, new emotions and a brand-new statue system.
The statue system is to reward those players who achieved high rank in the game. The Rank 5 or higher will find a statue of their character in the northern part of city of Klaipeda. No words to indicate when these changes will come to English language version. Please stay tuned for update.
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From the Philip Goldson International Airport in Belize City, you can fly to the municipal airport in Punta Gorda on Taco or Maya Island air. Your guide which will be one of my brother will meet you there.
I was much too young to remember moving to Na Luum Ca, I was only months old. But the freedom that I grew up with, seems like the whole big world was mine. After school me and my friends would go in the forest to climb trees and stone birds looking for eggs. Later on I started going to the milpa (milpa is a way of farming natural organic food, without chemicals) with my father and my older brothers. This would be a very exciting time for me. I would not have to stay home. I would be helping with the milpa.
# 1____ 5 days 6 night $ 220.US/per person to include meals, room, tours, lessons, transportation from junction or municipal airport
Yan in numul meaning "I have a dream" We at Quichpan Luum have many dreams. Our biggest dream is that one day Na Luum Ca Mayan Village of Belize will teach, and our people will learn to read and write in the Mopan Mayan language. There is many people speaking the Mayan language but most people can not read nor write the Mayan language.
But I have a dream that one day there will be a school in Na Luum Ca that teaches the Mayan language. I think it is very important for someone to be educated in their own native language, in order to preserve their native culture and heritage.
It's a very nice tropical day in Na Luum Ca. The birds are singing, everything seems to be peaceful in my family. My father Antonio Sho, my mother Eugenia Paquiul Sho and my eight brothers and two sisters Thomas, Benito, Geraldo, Hilario, Felicita, Carlos, myself German, Melania, Severiano and Placido Sho all live together in Na Luum Ca. My grandmother Otillia Rash Paquiul, my mom's mother, is staying with us now, because my grandfather died and we don't want her to be far from our family.


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(MP3) Spiritual Inheritance
(MP3) Spiritual Inheritance
Spiritual Inheritance - Teaching Series - 2 Parts
Part 1 - Creating Unstoppable Momentum
Part 2 - Building a Platform Beyond your Lifetime
The promises of God are in the air. They are resting over us. The things God spoke over generations that preceded us. The things He is speaking over generations to come. Right now it is all in our hands. Right now we have the privilege, the honour of the kingdom moment. God is placing in our hands hope, healing and honour for generations. Favour for this lifetime. Favour beyond our lifetime.
A good person leaves an inheritance for their children's children Proverbs 13:22 NIV
Its our holy task to leave not only a relational inheritance. Not only a financial inheritance but at all costs a spiritual inheritance of breakthrough so that our children begin with our victories in mind and we live with their victories in mind. In this two part series we discover the truth that if you will think beyond your lifetime, God will do something in your lifetime that will affect generations to come.


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LOS ANGELES – Alex Bentley had a season-high 21 points, and Chelsea Gray scored all 11 of her points in the final 14:24 to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Sparks, 76-68, on Sunday in Staples Center.
Kelsey Bone added 14 points and Camille Little 13 for Connecticut (6-1), which has won six straight and snapped a six-game skid, dating to Aug.3, 2011, against the Sparks.
The Sparks (0-4), who have been without Candace Parker, Kristi Toliver and Nneka Ogwumike all season — and leading-scorer Alana Beard for the past two games — are off to their worst start in franchise history.
Little converted a three-point play with 4:58 left in the third quarter, sparking an 8-0 run by the Sun which cut its deficit to 46-45.
A layup by Shekinna Strickland with 7:33 to play gave Connecticut its first lead, 56-54, since the opening minutes, before back-to-back layups by Bentley ignited a 10-2 run which gave the Sun a 66-59 lead with 3:38 left.
Marianna Tolo hit a short jumper with 2:15 remaining to pull the Sparks to 68-66, but Connecticut made all eight free throws in the final 2:03 to seal it.
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The ridiculously talented vendor team: Planning and coordination: Vicky with Event Accomplished Reception venue & caterer: Newseum Florist: Studio DBI DJ: Marc Meisnere with DJ D-Mac & Associates Transportation: Reston Limo Hair and makeup: Mandy Hollinger with Bridal Artistry Furniture rental: AFR and Perfect Settings Bride's beautiful dress: Jenny Lee for Carine's Bridal Groom's dashing suit: Ermenegildo Zegna for Neiman Marcus Drums: Dholi Mastana Henna artist: Bhavna's Henna Improv troupe: Press Play
Newseum wedding photography | Washington, DC
Sometimes, when you've been together forever, the big wedding with traditional events and plated dinner just seems off. These two chose to celebrate their union in a very different way - with the most intimate ceremony possible (that is still photographed), followed a month later by a huge party for all their friends and family. A massive shout-out to their brilliant planner Vicky with Event Accomplished who helped them turn the Newseum from a conference center with great views into a rockin' nightclub with fantastic food. And, guys, for real, we got to shoot in the Newseum after hours: These two got their marriage on elsewhere, but brought it on home for the party, so we had to do some photos by the Capitol. A quick scoot down the road and we were at the Newseum. It's a great space on its own, but they transformed it into a brilliant lounge. And then we got to take photos inside, with no tourists, and free reign over exhibits. Yessss. You all know I'm not much for the stoic bride and groom, but when you're standing in front of the Berlin Wall, it just seems appropriate. Party time. Orange uplighting everywhere, and a slideshow with images from their wedding ceremony. This bar isn't normally here. The team arranged four separate pieces so that guests could sit right at the bar. The bride is part of an improv troupe, so they performed at the reception! My ever-hardworking second Julia stood outside and did impromptu photobooth with the U.S. Capitol as backdrop. Congratulations you guys! Wedding part two, check.
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text: Geoff Toovey column: Now we've lost Kieran OUR injury woes just seem to continue as we have now lost our five-eighth Kieran Foran for Sunday's game with the Knights at Brookvale Oval. He hurt his hamstring playing for New Zealand in last Sunday's Test win over Australia. There were always doubts about him when we got reports back after the game. Our medical staff assessed him yesterday and we are resigned to being without him for several weeks. Kieran's absence again illustrates why this is the worst injury toll I have ever seen at Manly. We haven't been able to field the same 17 players two weeks in a row once this season. JAMIE LOOKING GOOD (Nb: Tooves did you look at that pic? What's around his gut???) THERE is better new regarding our captain Jamie Lyon. He is looking pretty good after being sidelined with an ankle injury and I am pretty confident that Jamie will play on Sunday. And he could obviously play at five-eighth. Another option would be Jack Littlejohn who is also back from injury. And prop Josh Starling should be right to return from a knee injury this week. We didn't name Feleti Mateo in the squad we announced on Tuesday and he is still in some doubt and may return next week. Sea Eagles captain Jamie Lyon at Brookvale Oval ahead of Sunday's game wiith Newcastle Knights. Picture: Troy Snook. GREEN GREEN GRASS OF BROOKVALE WE are obviously delighted to be back at Brookvale Oval this Sunday. The ground clearly had some issues and Warringah Council worked very hard to get all that under control and full credit to them. The surface is now looking like a bowling green. It is beautiful. We hope a strong contingent of our fans come down to check it out on Sunday when we play traditional rivals Newcastle and cheer us on to a victory. The Knights like to throw the ball from side to side and their centres Dane Gagai and Joseph Leilua will be dangers out wide.


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Marc Jacobs Responds to Faux Locs Backlash by Calling Out Black Women for Straightening Their Hair
We wanted an apology and got ignorance instead.
We wanted an apology and got ignorance instead.
Also: two stories I kind of wish I'd saved for xoVain's beauty news.
What was a harmless joke to Giuliana Rancic and Kathy Griffin is a constant reminder to black women of how our hair is perceived.
Plus: red lipstick as concealer, a comedy about a not-so-funny topic, and more worthy beauty news.


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Joffre Lakes Hike
This was the first time after living in Vancouver for so long that we went as far on Hwy 99 as Pemberton. Although it's not really that far- only a couple of hours away- we just never managed to drive in this direction past Whistler. We reserved camping at Nairn Falls Provincial Park and decided to explore the local area for good trails. Joffre Lakes came up as one of the popular hikes and it also seemed like a good, not too long hike we could do after not hiking for a while due to all kinds of reasons and injuries :). What we didn't know about this hike was a very pleasant surprise at the end of the trail!


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I just finished reading The Change Function: Why Some Technologies Take Off and Others Crash and Burn. The author, Pip Coburn, used to run the technology group of UBS Investment Research.
Drawing from his experience, Coburn makes a pretty simple premise. The likelihood of success for a given technology is a function of the user crisis vs. the total perceived pain of adoption. Stated another way, for a technology (or any product or service really) to succeed, it must address some problem or crisis the customer knows they have and the customer must think the pain of the solution is less than the pain of the problem. Coburn asserts this is a user-centric way of viewing problems, and that this user-centric is the only way to succeed because the user/customer is ultimately in charge of his/her behavior and purchases.
This idea seems obvious when stated so clearly, yet it's not difficult to think of examples of failures in this way, even in the products I've developed. Coburn cites many examples of the supplier-centric view where some technologist has a cool idea that they think users will latch onto once the price is right or once the users "get it".
For instance, he points to the entertainment PC, like Microsoft's Media Center PC, as a supplier-centric invention that does not address a user crisis (e.g. "I need to have an all-in-one entertainment center on my TV") and fails to address the perceived pain of adoption ("You want me to put an expensive PC in my living room?! One more complicated thing to manage?!") Fortunately (for Microsoft), Coburn agrees that sometimes you need to (or can) create a user crisis or appeal to some deeper crisis (e.g. iPod appealing to the user desire to fit in and be cool vs. the need to carry an MP3 player), so maybe there's hope yet.
By way of counter example, he points to Netflix as a venture that found a good user crisis (hatred of late fees, limited in-store video selection, pain of returning videos) and a low perceived pain of adoption (log on, order, get stuff in the mail, drop it back in the mail.) As a long-time Netflix user, I'd have to agree.
I've found myself applying this pattern to our planning for future versions of IE. I've been asking everyone involved about what real crisis each feature is meant to address and how users will perceive the pain of adoption. While we've always tried to apply these ideas implicitly, it's already been helpful to apply them explicitly.
The book is an easy read with only a few key points and lots of good examples. I highly recommend it.


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Balenciaga Panier Bag is a bag that is very beautiful with a very remarkable design. This bag is perfect once with a very beautiful style. This bag especially made for fulfilling your dream tropical brown colour with a touch of green. Balenciaga Panier Bag is made from banana fiber, this bag is perfect for Your holiday destination. This bag also has two side locks for added security. This bag is also large enough for your needs such as sun block, Sun glasses and books. Particularly remarkable is not the bag. These bags also have studs in the handle, add a bit of style, which balances the tropical vibe. These bags also have in my Pocket is perfect for storing your important Stuff. Below is the latest collection from Balenciaga Panier Bag.
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Part 1: Raise your awareness
I have a ticker widget on my desktop that populates off the following RSS feeds:
- US-CERT bulletins
- National Vulnerability Database
- SecurityFocus Vulnerability Database
- FullDisclosure mailing list
- Metasploit blog
I use feedburner to subscribe to the following blogs for email delivery:
- SANS Internet Storm Center (delivered in the morning)
- Securosis Daily Digest (delivered when they feel like it, not an RSS, not feedburner)
- SecurityFocus News (delivered in the morning)
- PacketStorm (delivered in the morning)
- HackInTheBox Security News (delivered in the morning)
- MSFT Security Research & Defense (delivered at noon)
- StackExchange Security blog (delivered at noon)
- TechnicalInfo.net blog (delivered at noon)
- Schneier on Security (delivered at noon)
- Krebs on Security (delivered at noon)
- Uncommon Sense Security (delivered at noon)
- Troy Hunt's Blog (delivered at noon)
- EPIC (delivered at noon)
I listen to the following podcasts:
- SANS ISC Podcast (on subway)
- SANS ISC Daily podcast (on subway)
- PaulDotCom (on subway)
- Risky Business (on subway)
I read the following quarter/monthly publications:
I find the DarkReading site too boisterous to survive.
I'm subscribed to the following youtube channels and receive email notifications when new videos are uploaded:
Take a look at more things:
- Mandiant webinars
- Rapid7 webinars
- McAfee webinars
- Infosecurity-magazine
- securitytube.net
- getmon.com: huge list of podcasts
- seclists.org
I subscribe to the mailing list of any open source projects I use, either in digest form or by feedburner (if I can find an RSS feed, which I prefer).
I started to get interested in security mostly because I've been a jack-of-all-trades aka infrastructure engineer for years, and although it doesn't buy me a comfy niche;
I've been able to take my broad range of knowledge and focus on layering security over it all.
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Securing our Borders, Addressing a Broken Immigration System
A nation of immigrants, a nation of laws
Elise does not support amnesty of any kind for immigrants who have broken the law and entered the country illegally. The first step in fixing our broken immigration system must involve making our borders secure and ensuring law enforcement has the tools and resources they need to keep us safe. America is a nation of immigrants, but is also a nation of laws.
But our immigration system is currently broken and doing nothing amounts to de facto amnesty. The more than 11 million illegal immigrants currently living in the United States are doing so outside the law. On the other hand, immigrants trying to do so legally can wait more than 15 years in some cases to obtain legal citizenship. Our system penalizes those who follow the law and rewards those who do not.
The North Country has a unique understanding of immigration not only due to our proximity to the Canadian border, but also because of the needs of our local farmers and agriculture businesses, as well as students attending New York universities using student visas. Elise will work in Washington towards an immigration system that upholds the law and keeps Americans safe, while also encouraging economic growth in New York.See All Issues


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With all of the great uses for drones, one new application is using drones for mapping and surveying. It makes sense when you think about how cheaply and quickly the drones can finish these jobs. Let's look at this topic that is an up and coming use of drones.
What Are Drone Mapping Services?
Mapping services are commonly referred to as surveying, which is essentially examining and recording the features of land to construct a map. People have been doing this job for thousands of years, and as times have changed so has the technology.
Drones are the newest change in the technology of surveying. Drones can simply fly over pieces of land, and create extremely precise maps in high definition. It can be done so quickly as the drones can be taking in the information while simultaneously sending the data back to a computer. Also, being able to travel to places that were once impossible is another great benefit of using these drones.
How They Work
As you may have guessed, photography and video are used extensively in drones for the purpose of surveying. A tool that it also uses that you may not have heard of is a LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging. How it works is a little complicated, but basically, it uses laser lights and pulses to measure distances. It's been used in surveying for decades. Now with it being implemented on drones, it is making them that much better of an option for mapping. They also use advanced 3D laser scanners to help measure depths.
In modern days with all of the software and programs, all the humans have to do is fly the drone over whatever area of land they need to be modeled and the drone will do the rest. It sends all of the data back to a computer where people can further utilize the data collected.
Data Collection
The amount of data they can collect is astounding and the biggest benefit of using drone mapping services. The capabilities are fairly technical and ones only a surveyor could properly describe, but it is really just a matter of hooking the right software and hardware up to these drones.
The drones used for surveying are usually bulky, weighing in excess of 50 pounds, so they can carry a lot of important equipment for whatever job is needed. An entire map can be created with just a drone and a computer.
What It Means for the Future
Drones being used for this has been met with some backlash, especially from surveyors. The reason is that these drones are simply too good. If this technology is used for surveying on a large scale, it could very well displace a lot of surveyors from their jobs.
This is a new use of drones with only a few companies doing it, so the results on the jobs aren't being seen yet. However, it will definitely be interesting to see what happens when this becomes much more of a common use for drones.