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TORONTO, Ontario -- Hot women have been known to have a variety of effects on men including impaired judgement, impulsive behaviours, and spontaneous erections but researchers with the University of Toronto have now confirmed that spending extended time with hotties can actually be damaging to one's health.
The study carried out at the University of Toronto, hired 84 heterosexual volunteers and had them sit in a room and solve a Suduko puzzle. Most had no idea how to do it but that was not important. Half of the volunteers were put in the room with a guy and the other half with a smoking hot babe with well proportioned breasts, a flawless face, and a rocking body. The men put in the room with the guys experienced no increases in their stress hormones, a few exceptions were noted when the male volunteer, who was homosexual, flirted with several of the participants. The men who were put in the room with the hottie however experienced a sharp increase in blood pressure, pulse rate, breathing rate, and levels of cortisol in the blood. Many also experienced erections lasting longer than four hours which required medical treatment.
As a result of this study, Health Canada, is considering banning beautiful women or at the very least regulating them. The lead researcher, Seymour Kuntz, cautioned the government about a backlash against hot and sexy women. They also stated in their research that hot women are harmful to health but no more so than alcohol and tobacco, both readily available and legal substances.
Also noted by researchers was that certain protective factors help some men deal with beautiful women better than others. The most harm that beautiful women cause is when they cause arousal in men but then don't satisfy those urges. Men who are smooth talkers, athletic, rich, and good looking are often able to seduce beautiful women, once sex occurs the negative health consequences of being with beautiful women appears to dissipate. Having sexual relations with beautiful women in moderation actually appears to be good for one's health, similiar to moderate drinking of wine and beer.
Kuntz noted that beautiful women don't have to be dangerous if consumed responsibly. "Beautiful women can be dangerous if left to their own devices but don't appear to cause harm to even-tempered men who only use occasionally and in moderate doses. Hot women cause the most problems for men who don't have these protective factors and continue to obsess over one attractive woman. Chasing numerous sexy woman at one time appears to be less harmful than focusing on only one. My advise is not to stop trying to seduce hotties, just don't go after one and don't make picking up women the only thing you do with your time". According to the study, men who are most at risk from exposure to beautiful women include weaklings, nerds, socially awkward people, aspies, ugly people, and poor people. "These women are only harmful to those way beneath them" added Kuntz.
Health Canada appears to have a different take on the situation, once considering a ban, they have now scaled back their plans to simply regulating the consumption of attractive women. New laws expected to be passed include forcing hotties to cover themselves up when out in public to avoid causing negative health effects on nearby men. Women will still be allowed to disrobe in strip clubs and in their own homes but will be barred from revealing any cleavage, leg, midsection, or ass in public. They will also be banned from wearing tight-fitting clothes. The ruling however, does not apply to ugly women, and they will still be able to disrobe in public.
While attractive women are protesting the results of the study and the new laws, some special intrest groups are rejoicing with Kuntz's results. The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Ugly People (CAAUP) is praising Kuntz's study as a way for ugly people to finally show themselves off without competition from all the hotties. They are calling for the government to go further though and ban all beautiful women from the country. Prime Minister Stephen Harper was considering starting a motion in parliament to do just that, exporting hotties to the United States where there are serious shortages. In the end though, Harper just decided to allow hotties to be regulated. Harper also said he will personally punish any beautiful woman who breaks the new law himself. Asked what this would be Harper declined to comment but those close to the Prime Minister indicated it would involve spanking and rough sex.
- Health Canada "Hotties are hazardous to your health". University of Toronto, May 7, 2010


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1. What did you think of Alice's bribe? What does it say to you that she not only had that much cash handy, but that she thought it would take that much money to bribe the officer?
I think that she's pretty rich, not afraid of pickpockets (hardly surprisingly!) and will do anything to save her brother. She also makes sure she is prepared.
2. Did you ever think Bella wasn't going to make it in time to save Edward?
3. How did you respond when Edward assumed they were both dead?
It was clear that he did have some hope, just as Bella points out later on.
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That she was clearly more powerful than she seemed.
5. Bella assumed that Edward was being nice, but not romantic, by protecting her as they made their way down the tunnel. What did you think of the way he was holding her and protecting her?
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ATLANTA – Alexander Rivera, a Hinesville resident, has won a $1 million top prize playing the Georgia Lottery instant game Georgia Lottery Black. Rivera, who retired five months ago from the U.S. Army, is excited about his windfall.
Georgia Lottery representatives presented Rivera, 44, with an oversized check Tuesday at Parker's #0028, located at 59 Old Sunbury Road in Hinesville, where he scratched the lucky ticket.
"I was picking up my son from school, and I stopped for a ticket," he explained. "I was waiting in the parking lot for my son when I scratched it, and there it was. I couldn't believe it."
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Rivera has served in the military for 25 years and anticipates his time off with family.
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After the Supreme Court decision about DOMA – calling it unconstitutional – I talked to some local politicians about their views.
Rep. Lou Barletta said that he was certain the debate would be on in Pennsylvania.
And boy was he ever right.
Yesterday, the ACLU filed a lawsuit on behalf of couples either wanting to get married in the Keystone state or wanting the state to recognize their marriages which were performed out of state. Reporter Rick Dandes localized it and took to Facebook to get some reader feedback.
The result: 71 comments.
So I think it's safe to say that people are talking about it here in PA.
We'll be keeping tabs on the lawsuit as it progresses – but one thing's for sure.
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LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) D.J. Covington recorded his third double-double of the season and Virginia Military Institute dominated Virginia-Lynchburg 102-61 Monday in a nonconference game.
Covington made 10 of 11 shots en route to 26 points and pulled down 10 boards. Stan Okoye added 17 points and nine rebounds for the Keydets, who built a 56-39 rebounding advantage.
Phillip Anglade broke open a 4-all tie with a jumper and a three-point play on consecutive possessions and VMI (4-5) used a 21-2 run to take a 25-6 lead with 10:33 left in the first half.
Virginia-Lynchburg (5-9) never got any closer than 18 as the Keydets took a 52-23 lead into intermission and pushed their lead to as much as 34, 84-50, in the second half.
The Keydets forced a season high 31 turnovers on the strength of 20 steals. VMI scored 31 points off those errors and 50 points in the paint.


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It can be determined, but you might be unable to do so.
If there is a sticker or any kind of text in proximity to the port, it might contain information about what kind of charger you need.
The port itself can be measured to find the correct size.
If the model of the laptop is known, this can be used to google the hardware specification, it should also lead you to adapter type.
If all this fails, look at the battery to find out its specifications and measure the port, this info should be enough to get a charger that fits.
Yep, you can definitely remove battery and use the laptop with ac adapter.
However, the battery charge will still deplete by very small amount even when not used for long time.
Also the battery life will last long if you use it regularly by recharging to 100% and depleting to 0% cycle by using it.
The more cycle you do, the chances of battery lasting longer.
My first suspicion would be battery. Two reasons:
1. The battery when goes flat, will not charge. Sometimes they tend to short.
2. Some batteries will require extremely high current to charge. The AC adapter may not be rated for this.
I would first check point no. 2 . If the adapter is original then, next would be to remove the battery and connect the ac adapter.
If it still fails, you can check the resistance between the supply terminals inside the laptop. Generally it would be some filter capacitor shorting.
Let me know, once you have checked all these. Laptop generally do not short like entertainment devices.
I'm not sure why you need or should want to do this. I'm in the UK and all our power outlets (except dedicated wash room isolated razor outlets) are three pin. The ground pin opens a shutter over the power connections and is sometimes made of plastic.
Computer power supplies are often double insulated so the third pin is not connected. You can check this with a meter is the power supply end of the lead has three sockets. If it has only two or the third is unconnected there are no electrical implications at all. (You can also check for connection through to the ground of the laptop, the outside of a USB connector. My personal view is that such a connection is unnecesary and not a safety feature. The 'official' view may be different.)
I have a laptop that does have a connection right through to the computer from the power plug ground. This is a nuisance as it creates a ground loop when I connect it to my sound system and a loud whine (not a low frequency buzz) stops me from using it as a media player. I have dealt with the problem by using an extension socket wired with only power and neutral and two core cable for the laptop. Both the socket and plug are clearly marked 'No Ground'. It solves the problem but it is probably illegal!
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After 12 War points: Midrealm Dragons 7, East Tygers 5
The Grand Armies of the East and Midrealm met again Wednesday for one of the biggest spectacles in the Known World: the field battle. With the Dragon's rapier warriors having tied the War earlier in the morning, the lead in the War was up for grabs as the East lined up on the west side of the field and the Midrealm assembled on the east side.
It was clear that the Midrealm and its allies possessed numerical superiority, a key factor in past field battles. While there was some fluctuation, the Dragon forces generally arrayed themselves with Northshield, Calontir, the Great Dark Horde and Æthelmearc to the north, the bulk of the Midrealm army in the center and Atlantia to the south.
The outnumbered East warriors attempted to use strategy to offset their numbers. For the first fight, the East deployed Ealdormere to the south, Black Talon and East army forces to the center and Markland and Tuchux to the north.
The first battle saw both armies march into the center. The East made the first charge, but they were nearly enveloped. To the north, the Æthelmearc, Calontir and Northshield forces went the length of the field and crunched through the Tuchux and other forces. After overrunning the East's units, the remnants of the northern force joined a spiraling melee in the center. House Clovenshield was first on the scene, signaling the demise of the dwindling East forces.
For the second battle, the East shifted Black Talon, Ealdormere and most of its other forces northward. Only the Tuchux stayed to the extreme south of the battlefield. The East's forces did not move from their muster points until the Midrealm was three-quarters across the field.
The Northern Army and Ulsterblichen broke first, attempting to drive a dagger through the Midrealm's central lines. To the south, Atlantia and Tuchux went at it like dogs, but Atlantia's superior forces prevailed.
To the north, Northshield and Ealdormere were in a mosh pit, but Æthelmearc's arrival sealed the White Wolf's fate. The Midrealm forces in the center engaged in holding actions against the East until it was clear the Tyger was losing manpower. The end came with the Midrealm's central and northern forces squeezing the final Eastern remnants.
The third fight allowed for combat archery, but it availed the East little more luck. This time, Black Talon took the north side and Tuchux and the Uslterblichen took the south. Once again, the Midrealm's forces on the north swept the field and this time turned the corner and headed south.
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Our route is from Seward, Alaska west toward Kodiak, stopping at several places along the way, bearing witness, perhaps witnessing bears, and talking trash.
It's a uniquely creative approach to the issue of plastic garbage washing up on the world's remotest beaches. We carry scientists and artists.
The expedition is the brainchild of the Alaska SeaLife Center and the Anchorage Museum. We will create a museum exhibition that will spend a while in Anchorage, a while at the Smithsonian, and tour the U.S.
Our magic carpet, the Norseman, is a 130-foot workboat that caught crabs in the Bering Sea for 30 years before being renovated for research. Now, deadliest catch yields to deadliest trash.
Our crew is Captain Paul Tate, mate Dr. Cark Schoch, assisted by Melissa Knight and Nathaniel Charonneau, Aaron Stump is our chef. Our safety officer is John Maniscalco.
Our witnesses include about a dozen women and men, headed by project originator and expedition leader Howard Ferren of the Alaska Sealife Center. We are to witness and respond with our heads and our hearts, and so artists and documentarians complement scientists. Pam Longobardi is, in a way, the mother artist of this project, since she has been involved in the planning for several years. The other artists include Mark Dion from New York, Andy Hughes from the U. K., and Karen Larsen from Anchorage. The scientists include the Smithsonian's Odile Madden, the Alaska Marine Stewardship Foundation's Dave Gaudet, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration's Peter Murphy, and The Ocean Conservancy's Nick Mallos. Kate Schafer is our education specialist. Our videographer is JJ Kelly and our still photographer is Kip Evans. Dolan Dworak is doing social media from the Alaska SeaLife Center.
I have somewhat mysteriously been designated "chief scientist." It's a designation that I like and appreciate. But it does not reflect my relative knowledge, either of the area or the subject of ocean trash and beach debris. Probably each of the other science persons aboard bring some deeper expertise.
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Nigel Stafford-Clark, lead producer on "Titanic," says the television miniseries is more an examination of the English class system in the early 20th century than an epic romance or action flick.
Written by "Downton Abbey" and "Gosford Park" scribe Julian Fellowes, "Titanic" is a four-part television event headlined by Maria Doyle Kennedy, Linus Roache, Toby Jones, Geraldine Somerville, Peter McDonald and Perdita Weeks.
Set to air on ABC Saturday and Sunday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ship's sinking, the miniseries shows what happens after the Belfast-built passenger liner struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New York.
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In a recent phone interview with United Press International, Stafford-Clark admitted he initially couldn't think of an angle from which to re-tell the story when he was approached in 2008 about developing a television drama timed to air for the centennial anniversary of the real ship's sinking.
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"Such an extraordinary moment in our history. At that point, we were the most powerful nation on earth and had been for about 50 years and virtually unchallenged, and yet, we were two years away from the First World War. So, in a sense, the society of which we were the leading member was heading as inexorably towards its own iceberg in the shape of the First World War as the Titanic and, when it hits, that society would be gone forever. It felt like an extraordinary moment to try and capture the essence of that society and, of course, where better to do it than on a boat? Because that's where you get every level of society in close, physical proximity. ... On Titanic, they are, literally, like the class structure encased in steel," continued the producer, who has previously worked on the popular period miniseries "He Knew He Was Right," "The Way We Live Now" and "Bleak House."
Stafford-Clark said he tapped Fellowes to write "Titanic" long before "Downton Abbey" became a surprise, massive hit in the United States, as well as the United Kingdom.
"Downton Abbey" chronicles the lives of a wealthy British family and the loyal employees who serve them. When the show first opens, the patriarch and father of three daughters learns his heir has died aboard the Titanic, leaving him to get acquainted with the distant relative to whom he must now leave his estate. Stafford-Clark confessed the Titanic connection between the two projects initially gave him pause, but said he ultimately remained convinced Fellowes was the right man for the job.
"When I got over that, I thought 'Titanic' is so different because of the ship and what happens to it is so unique it makes it different from any other period piece, including the one he was writing," the producer recalled. "I took a deep breath and he said very quickly: 'Of course, this is 2009, the show's going to be on in 2010. By the time we get to 2012, if 'Downton' were still running at that point, we would be into the 1920s and well away from Titanic. And, also, it's completely different subject matter and anyway [the ship sinking is] only in the first few minutes and you don't see it.'"
Heading up the stellar cast of "Titanic" is Linus Roache, star of TV's "Law & Order" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."
"Television can do something movies can't; it can take you on a more in-depth journey, if you like, into many more of the lives of the people of that era," Roache told UPI in a separate phone interview. "So, I liked the idea when they came to me and then hearing the fact that Julian Fellowes had written the script kind of made it a no-brainer and then reading it made it even more of a no-brainer."
Asked if it was essential to him the Titanic story be told in an entirely different way than ever before, Roache replied: "Yeah. I don't think we'd want to remake the James Cameron movie because it's a fantastic movie and it stands in its own right as an epic piece of romantic movie-making. ...
"Julian's idea was to really look at not just the 'Upstairs Downstairs' aspect of who was on the Titanic, but look at all the multiple layers -- first class, second class, steerage and crew -- and, on top of that, you have got all of the cultural differences thrown in there. So there is a much bigger look at the society and life at that time," he explained. "So, I think that is playing to the strengths of Julian's writing and the nature of episodic television."
The Manchester-born actor also said he loved the chance to play a fictional upper-class British character.
"I immediately warmed to the character Julian had written," Roache said. "I haven't actually played an aristocrat before -- not like this. I've played royalty and kings in Shakespeare, but I've never actually played an aristocrat and I felt Julian had made this man quite progressive, acceptable, warm with a certain degree of wit and, yet, very much of his class. I thought he did that very simply, but clearly. So, I responded to the part very enthusiastically."


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Ever since my first astrological consultation, I have been in awe of Mercury and its influence and energy it has on my thoughts and actions. With the continuation of my interest in the subject matter and with the many classes and books, the respect and my understanding of the planet has only grown. With the planet and the midheaven in the sign of Gemini, and my ascendant in Virgo and being in the ninth house, how is it possible for me to think differently? Growing up in a culture and a time where the emphasis is on education and the ability to acquire it is always at one's finger tip, the aptitude to use the energy and power of Mercury is essential. At a very young age I have been very curious of everything that was revolving around me and I realized early in my growth, if I was to get a handle on what life had to offer me I needed to buckle down and pay attention. Early in my education I noticed I was not able to concentrate on any subject for too long without going to the next interesting thought or idea on the horizon. I learnt the hard way that if I was to attain any competence in any subject I needed to persevere and work diligently until I mastered it, which at times took awhile and a lot of attentiveness.
When I began to acquire the knowledge of what Mercury in its own sign stood for, I began to wonder why it never fit the description of whom I really was. I never felt that I was intellectual and definitely, when it came to quickly grasping a subject matter and deciphering what was needed and the ability to communicate that knowledge was difficult for me. I learnt early in life that I needed to address this problem every moment of the day and in everything I did. Learning anything was never easy and it took time, concentration and hard work which were needed to achieve the final results. What always befuddles me was how everyone around me always thought it came easy and that it was a gift that was inherent in me. Many astrologers have told me how lucky I was in having Mercury so prominent in my chart. I always had a respect and a place of honor for the planet, but never thought I had the qualities or talents I was suppose to have. It may appear to others I did, but I always felt I worked very hard to get to the point where it seems to others as an easy step for me. Don't get me wrong, it is not that I don't think Mercury is not active and working hard for me, but not in the way I was taught the planet would and should be active in my chart. I wouldn't know what I would do without its energy and help in my life.
I was beginning to feel that in some way I was responsible and guilty of not using the planet to its fullest potential or that my birth chart was wrong. My conviction that the natal chart gives an accurate picture of the individual was being tested until a couple of years ago I ran across some ancient text giving a different meaning for Mercury in Gemini. Recently I came upon an article by Seven Stars Astrology entitled "Mercury in Gemini, Mercury in Virgo – Not strong for the Intellect" which reinforces what I was beginning to appreciate, giving references, supporting the idea that Mercury in a mutable sign was weak and not as desirable as the other signs. I am sure that others who have this planet as described would be devastated by the meaning, but I felt relieved that it was not me, not working with what was given to me, that was the problem. It has been instilled in me by my first teacher that the Universe may give you a difficult aspect, but at the same time the Universe will give you something to overcome the difficulties if one will work it and develop it. With the help of Saturn in Gemini and the beneficial aspect of Jupiter in Cancer, it has given me a fighting chance to work with what I have. This proves to me to never to judge a book by its cover or what I thought something meant or stood for in delineating any chart.


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- Date: 02/22/2019 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Tales for Tails
Read to a therapy dog! Animals are ideal reading companions because they:
• help increase relaxation and lower blood pressure
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• do not judge, laugh, or criticize
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For ages 4-12. First come, first served for one of nine 10-minute slots. No prior reservations.
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Let them eat cake! And cupcakes!
Being gluten and casein free gets a little complicated around holidays/special occasions… particularly birthdays. And if you're hosting a party and have a million things to do, and you're starting to feel old and tired (I know that saying that while still in my 20s should be forbidden — sue me!), the last thing you want is to take a full day to make some elaborate dessert that you can actually enjoy on your own birthday… right before you yell at those damn kids to get off your lawn. 😉 That is why I am, once more, grateful for Silvana Nardone's Cooking for Isaiah. I found a couple of recipes I fell in love with: chocolate cake (to please George) and strawberry cupcakes (in true "fresita" form!). The results were absolutely delicious, so I thought I'd share the recipes. (For full size pictures, click on the images!)
First, make sure you still have some of the same all-purpose flour blend from this entry. It works for every single recipe you can think of that uses normal flour, achieving a taste that is just as good (and sometimes better!) than regular wheat flour. Next…
Chocolate Birthday Cake with Whipped Chocolate Frosting
If you overwhip the chocolate frosting, just add water, a drizzle at a time, to make it glossy and smooth again.
SERVES 12 • PREP TIME 30 minutes (plus cooling) • BAKE TIME 30 minutes
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease two 9-inch (22.5cm) round cake pans with cooking spray; line the bottoms with parchment paper and grease the paper. To make the cake, in a small bowl, whisk together the espresso powder and boiling water; let cool slightly. Whisk in the cold water, vanilla, oil and eggs.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk the egg mixture into the flour mixture until just combined; divide the batter between the prepared pans. Bake until springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely in the pans set on a wire rack.
3. To make the frosting, in a large microwavable bowl, melt together the chocolate chops and water on high power, about 2 minutes; stir until smooth, and let cool to room temperature. With a handheld electric mixer, beat the chocolate mixture on medium-high speed until light and whipped, about 12 minutes. (Note: this has not worked for me either of the two times I've made this cake… but then, I live in Florida, so room temperature is pretty warm. I end up having to pop it in the fridge a few minutes before whipping.)
4. Run a knife around the edges of the pans to release the layers. Invert one cake layer onto a cake plate, flat side facing up. Using an offset spatula or butter knife, spread about 2 cups of the whipped chocolate frosting evenly on top. Invert the remaining cake layer, rounded side up, onto the frosting. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before slicing. (Another note: you can add sliced strawberries in that middle layer, and it will be amazing. I also had extra frosting left over, so I just piled it on the bottom of the cake plate, like a little cake skirt, and took advantage of it being strawberry season and decorated it with strawberries all around the cake. Delish!)
5. Roll your eyes (or blush, maybe you're a prude) as people make inappropriate noises while they enjoy this cake and exclaim how they can't believe it's GFCF.
Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting
MAKES 12 cupcakes • PREP TIME 18 minutes • BAKE TIME 20 minutes
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. To make the cupcakes, in a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
2. In another small bowl, combine the strawberry puree, milk, vanilla and food coloring. (Note: I used fresh strawberries and lightly pureed them in the blender. This gave the cupcakes an incredibly fresh and real strawberry flavor.)
3. In a large bowl and using a handheld electric mixer, beat the shortening on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 1 minute. Add the granulated sugar and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. On medium speed, beat in the eggs, one at a time, until combined. Alternately add the flour mixture and the strawberry mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture and beating until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin pan until each cup is two thirds full. Bake until the cupcakes are springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack.
4. To make the frosting, in a large bowl and using a handheld electric mixer, beat together the shortening, confectioners' sugar, strawberry puree and salt on medium-high speed until fluffy. Pipe or spread over the cooled cupcakes; top with sprinkles.
I'd recommend you make two batches of the strawberry cupcakes — if you want a chance to enjoy ANY of them before they're devoured by everyone else!
June 11, 2011 4 Comments
Day 98 of being GFCF
I've stopped calling it "gluten-free and dairy-free", mostly because I'm a little tired of people telling me to just have Lactaid products. For me, it's not lactose, it's specifically casein, so it doesn't really help, but good luck trying to explain that to… pretty much anyone without a food allergy. And so, GFCF (gluten-free, casein-free) it is!
I've also given up on not exaggerating it at restaurants and saying I just have to "avoid" those things: waiters do not care. And really, if you'd been on your feet for seven hours already and were about to get home to cook for three kids, make sure they did their homework, and bathe them before attempting to put them to bed, all for less than minimum wage, would you care?! Now I just say I'm "really, really allergic and cannot have" wheat/dairy and they're usually pretty careful. I guess they don't want to be responsible for someone going into anaphylactic shock in front of them? Who'da thunk?
But… I've slipped. I won't intentionally have dairy, but if there's a little butter on my steamed veggies or a tiny bit of cheese on my hardshell taco, I'm not really going to flip out, either; in fact, I'm going to enjoy the crap out of it.
In general, my health is ridiculously better. I'm pretty much never sick (I should probably knock on wood right about now), I have more energy (it's a work in process, I still need more than eight hours of sleep a night, for some reason), and I'm much happier. The downside is that while before, when my blood sugar got low, I turned into a cranky mess, I now turn into Snow White's evil stepmother… and I WILL turn you into a freaking frog if you don't feed me… and then I'll roast your legs and eat them.
Another really uncomfortable downside is the whole "body reboot". I have to have pretty small portions at meals or I feel kind of disgusting. I have to eat about every two hours, or my stomach feels like it's going to eat the rest of my organs. The more I read about people detoxing from gluten, the more common it turns out this is… which is pretty reassuring: it indicates I'm on the homestretch! Complete detox is just around the corner!
Now if I could just keep from getting occasionally and randomly glutened, I would be more willing to eat at other people's houses. *sigh*
April 12, 2011 5 Comments
Getting glutened…
Part of the reason I haven't been too bummed about giving up gluten is because I honestly don't have much of a sweet tooth. I never crave cupcakes and cookies, I really only like ONE kind of chocolate (Vosges Red Fire — all other chocolates kind of gross me out), etc. If I ever "crave" anything, it's usually salty and acidic: think Claussen pickles or lemon wedges with salt on them… or pretty much any fruit or vegetable you can think of with lime juice.
However, there is ONE craving I had not been able to shake for over a month: I really wanted some freakin' ribs. There's something that's just so satisfying about eating meat with your hands, ripping it off the bone with your teeth, savoring the slightly spicy sauce as you lick your fingers.
So this weekend, when we ended up having to go to Orlando to help our friend Fere fix something on her car, I was de-ligh-ted when George suggested we have dinner with Farah and Fere at Smokey Bones. FINALLY! My delicious, delicious ribs were going to have a party in my tummy! And imagine my delight when I asked for their gluten-free menu, and not only were the ribs safe, but all the sauces were, too!
Except, not. I have no idea what qualifies as "gluten-free" on restaurant menus, but restaurant gluten-free is decidedly NOT gluten-free. They do, however, cover their butts by stating in writing that they are not liable for any cross-contamination or any possible "changes" in their recipes. FABULOUS.
I have spent the past two days doubled over with stomach pain, battling a cold thanks to a compromised immune system, getting a rash on my face that is similar to the beginning of a lupus flare-y one, wearing sunglasses indoors because the of the massive migraines I'm dealing with, cranky, wanting to do nothing but sleep, having a hard time focusing, and bursting into tears whenever iTunes randomly shuffles to any Regina Spektor song.
Smokey Bones, you are on my shit list.
February 14, 2011 8 Comments
Day 16 of Being Gluten and Dairy Free, a.k.a. DRUGS HELP
OK, so maybe not REAL drugs. But natural drugs? Yes.
I had added UltraInflamX and gut flora (sexy, right?) into the mix when I embarked on this "life-style change" and, a few days ago, as per my natural-remedy-loving-doctorfriend's suggestion (which let me just add, is totally my philosophy, I don't even take antibiotics when they're prescribed by doctors unless it's an actual infection), I added Fish Oil and Melatonin.
After a lifetime of sleeping four hours a night or sleeping next to windows that shine BRIGHT SUNLIGHT IN YOUR FACE as soon as it's five a.m., I had never really gotten used to sleeping "through the night", or what is known in some crazy circles as a solid eight-hour sleep. I would hear about people sleeping eight to ten hours a night and think, "What is this urban legend you speak of? Eight hours?! Not possible!"
My new best friends are Herbal Sleepytime Extra tea + one melatonin pill (unfortunately, strawberry flavored… it's not as good as it sounds). I do not understand what crazy person decided that melatonin is a dietary supplement and should be sold over the counter because OH MY, I have never been as drunk as when I take ONE at night (this coming from, unfortunately, an ex-lush, so honestly, it's SRS BSNSS). It knocks me out in about five minutes flat (or perhaps I am just that susceptible to the powers of suggestion/placebos?). I sleep through the night like a dead thing, wake up refreshed, well rested, and ready to focus on whatever task lies ahead of me.
I mean, things are still far from perfect. They're much better than a week ago. I only feel like everyone hates me and life is not worth living and why even bother showering during five minute intervals maybe four times a day. My desire to exercise is back, I am enjoying spending time outdoors more, and instead of procrastinating endlessly with work, I tackle translations immediately! With, er, occasional breaks to blog? Heh.
My mom was here for a visit when I had just started with this whole thing, and yesterday I felt I had to apologize for my cranky and out of control behavior while she was here. My mom laughed at me and said, "Hon, you weren't cranky AT ALL." Apparently, my paranoia about being cranky and mean is much harsher than how I'm actually behaving (although I still think George deserves a medal). She did say it was the most pleasant I've been in a long while, and that she can actually tangibly see how gluten/dairy were poisons to my system. Well, I'll be!
Additionally, I've had a couple of people mention to me, with no knowledge of this elimination, how I seem "brighter" or "lighter" or "radiant". If it's that obvious to people that don't even know me that well, then how can anyone argue that there are foods that while they might not cause anaphylactic shock, clearly harm you from the inside out? It will never cease to surprise me how so many disorders/ailments (Lupus, Psoriasis, Autism, Epilepsy) can be relieved, lessened, and sometimes "cured" by diet alone. Yet our society chooses to pump people full of artificial drugs which are just toxins that will cause all kinds of side-effects that we have NO IDEA about in order to achieve temporary relief but not really getting rid of the ailment itself. What is WRONG with us?!
This is my little soapbox statement, guys: eat locally grown, seasonal fruits and veggies. Load up on good-for-you fats (fish oil, nuts, avocado). Consume lots of lean protein — if it comes from animal, make sure it's free range, antibiotic and hormone free. Avoid empty "white" carbs. And if you still don't feel 100% OK, go to a doctor that will help you find your food allergies. If your insurance doesn't cover it or you can't afford it, try an elimination diet. Not everything we want to eat is what we SHOULD BE eating. Diet and exercise are the answer to physical well-being. Spiritual well-being? Well… that's a whole 'nother entry, i'n't it? 😉
January 20, 2011 6 Comments
Day 10 of Being Gluten & Dairy Free, a.k.a. "This too shall pass"
Attar of Nishapur, the Sufi poet, immortalized this saying with a little story. He told of a powerful king who assembled the wise men of his kingdom and asked them to create a ring that would make him happy when he was sad, and sad when he was happy. The sages pondered his request, and finally decided what to do: they handed him a simple ring with the words "This too will pass" etched on it. Genius.
Bahá'u'lláh says, in the Arabic Hidden Words, 52: "O SON OF MAN! Should prosperity befall thee, rejoice not, and should abasement come upon thee, grieve not, for both shall pass away and be no more."
I guess there are echos of this in all religious, mystic, et al texts throughout recorded history. And right now, I'm clinging to these quotes for dear life.
Being dairy and gluten free is HARD. If I eat out, everything has gluten or dairy in it, or worse yet, being unaccustomed to eating this way, I will distractedly order something that contains them. Like Starbucks yesterday. I ordered a simple latte, waited for it to cool enough to sip, and then my spirits fell a little when I realized I had to pass it over to George and order myself something with soy in it. In the grand scheme of things, I suppose it's not a big deal, but it starts adding up and gets a little overwhelming.
It's difficult to gauge how it's affecting me. There are external factors to be considered, but physically, this is basically it: I have more energy. I dance around a lot. My body feels stronger. I am losing weight despite eating like a pig (proof positive that fat is not the enemy — prosciutto, anyone? almonds?). I am sleeping through the night. My acid reflux is gone. It's been 10 days straight without me getting a cold (unheard of before this, more so during winter months). It's patently clear that there's been an improvement, a huge one…
However! (There's always a however!) Like I said, perhaps it's the external factors, but I have never felt this out of control emotionally in my life. Today I spent six hours straight crying. Everything seems devastating, overwhelming, and like I am not capable of dealing with any of it. While I have the physical energy, I do not have the emotional energy to function. I have never, not even in my most awful teen/college days had thoughts this dark and overpowering. My only way of explaining it is to say, as someone else so adequately described it, you don't want to know.
This is supposedly normal, some form of withdrawal as strong as quitting drugs. I didn't anticipate it (I just thought I'd be sleepy, perhaps a little cranky). If you ever choose to quit dairy/gluten… be forewarned. Not everyone goes through this as harshly, but some people do. You will need an excellent support system, plenty of distractions, patience, and an insanely strong will.
And a reminder that this too shall pass.
January 14, 2011 5 Comments
Gluten & Dairy Free?
Years ago, I was diagnosed with Lupus. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease. I was basically always sick in every possible way you can imagine. It was kind of hellish.
Fast-forward to about three years ago when a doctor friend suggested I try out an elimination diet. She was amazing — she sent me Metagenics products, recipes, and prayers. A rather whole-istic approach, pardon the pun, but it was a method of helping heal not only the physical, but the spiritual, as well. But I digress!
I immediately started feeling better — I wasn't perpetually getting colds, I had the energy to work out more, &c. I started doing CrossFit regularly and decided to try out the Zone diet. The Zone is much like everything this friend had recommended: I eliminated white carbs (rice, flour, pasta) and ate carbs with a low glycemic index, lean protein, good fats (avocados and almonds, for example). I had never felt better in my life. After eliminating gluten from my diet, the few times I did choose to have something with a little gluten in it, I would get horribly sick. I would get cranky, sleepy, break out in a cold sweat, be doubled over from stomach pain, and within a day or so, I would inevitably get a cold. I quickly learned to stay away from gluten.
Once I was on this track, I remember reading an excerpt from a health book quoting a study on patients who were often misdiagnosed with Lupus when all they had was a simple gluten sensitivity — I'm not even talking full on celiac disease here, just a simple sensitivity to gluten with constant exposure to it could completely compromise your immune system enough to mimic Lupus symptoms. Isn't that insane?
The more doctors I spoke to and saw, the more information I obtained confirming what I already knew: I definitely should NOT be eating gluten… nor should I be eating dairy. The gluten bit I could deal with, but the dairy? That just broke my heart. No cheese? No Kefir? No yogurt? I decided to gloss over this bit of medical advice and just stick to the no-gluten portion of it…
However! I have been falling off the wagon the past I-am-not-going-to-admit-how-long. It all started with a non-gluten muffin. It was followed by baking cookies for someone else, which made having flour in the house OK. After that came Pioneer Woman's delicious Caramelized Onion and Prosciutto Pizza and Cupcakes with the recipe for The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake EVER. It was all downhill from there. I started getting sick ALL THE TIME again, feeling like crap, being cranky, you name it.
Fast-forward, again, to another article — one that George's mom shared with us when we went to Tennessee (if you're not pronouncing it tĕn'ĭ-sē', accentuating the TEN! then you're not saying it right, folks). The article was written by a woman who had celiac disease and talked about how irritable gluten made her and basically, how it was ruining her life (OK, maybe not those exact words, but I KNOW WHAT SHE MEANT). Everything she wrote about how she was feeling, emotionally and physically, made me want to cry. It's like there was finally proof that this wasn't all in my head and other people totally got me. I think that was, as we say in Spanish, "la gota que colmó el vaso" or the drop that made the glass overflow.
And so, this is what we've come to:
Goodbye dairy, goodbye gluten, you've been terrible friends, you've hurt me for years, but it was just so hard to let you go because of all those wonderful times we shared together. Remember that Mexican flan? Remember that beautiful challah I baked? Here I spent an entire life making you look good and taste amazing, and all you did for me was destroy my insides and break my heart. We're so over. I'll always remember you fondly, I can't say I won't miss you or long to be with you and hold you, look deep into your doughy insides, sprinkle you, grated and lovely all over my omelettes… but you can't hurt me anymore. I'm stronger than you and I've finally learned to cut the things that only harm me out of my life.
*Sigh* And thus concludes day two of being without you. Goodbye, my loves.
January 6, 2011 10 Comments


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The "Seinfeld" special election in SC… Sanford vs. Colbert Busch is entertaining, but it means absolutely nothing for 2014 or 2016… What will decide the close race: GOP and African-American turnout… Polls close at 7:00 pm ET… A sign for 2016? Chris Christie has weight surgery… When will the budget negotiations truly begin?... Republicans vs. Republicans on immigration… Democrats vs. Democrats on guns… And Benghazi surfaces again.
The Daily Rundown's Chuck Todd reports on the latest in the race between Elizabeth Colbert Busch and Mark Sanford. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell joins the conversation.
*** The "Seinfeld" special election: On the one hand, you couldn't dream of a more entertaining and colorful special congressional election featuring a disgraced politician (Republican former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford) and the sister of comedian Stephen Colbert (Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch). On the other hand, it's a race that appears to signify, well, nothing, especially as it relates to 2014 and 2016. If Sanford wins -- in a district where Mitt Romney beat President Obama by 18 percentage points, 58%-40% -- it will be due simply to the district's GOP tilt. And if Colbert Bush wins, it will be due simply to Sanford's flaws and past baggage. As political observer Charlie Cook writes, "If Sanford wins by any kind of margin, it means that Republican voters simply held their noses and voted for him anyway. If Colbert Busch wins, it most likely means that a lot of Republicans chose to stay home rather than vote for either a candidate whom they thoroughly disapprove of or one with whom they thoroughly disagree." Folks, this is the "Seinfeld" special election: It's entertaining as heck, but it means absolutely nothing.
*** The two factors to watch: That said, the toss-up election hinges on two things. One, do Republicans and conservative voters turn out? If they do, Sanford is going to win; if they don't, he'll lose. Two, do African-American voters show up? "In the 2010 general election, African-American participation was about 18%. If it's that strong Tuesday, Colbert-Bush may win," longtime GOP political consultant Richard Quinn told MSNBC's Jessica Taylor. Polls close at 7:00 pm ET, and the congressional contest is to replace Republican Tim Scott, whom Gov. Nikki Haley (R) appointed to serve in the U.S. Senate.
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Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford makes a point to the moderators during a debate with Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch in Charleston, S.C. April 29, 2013.
*** Sanford's ups and downs: As MSNBC's Taylor points out, Sanford's political career "has had more ups and downs than the mountains of the Appalachian Trail." Just consider: He was a one-time conservative star (and potential 2012 presidential candidate) bucking the Obama administration on the stimulus. Then he disappeared from the state in 2009, telling his staff he was hiking the Appalachian Trail -- only to be discovered that he was in Argentina with his mistress, whom he later called his "soul mate." Sanford left office after paying an ethics fine for state travel. But a year later, his protégé -- Nikki Haley -- became governor. Then this year in 2013, he ran for his old House seat, winning the GOP run-off for the nomination. Afterwards, more adversity surfaced: An AP report showed that his ex-wife, Jenny Sanford, accused him of trespassing. Now? He finds himself in a toss-up contest. Later tonight, we'll find out if Sanford truly revived his political career or if it's officially over.
*** Christie weighing his options? New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R), who's up for re-election this year, told the New York Post that he secretly had "lap-band stomach surgery" to lose weight. From the article: "He told The Post he was thinking of his four kids and how it was time to start improving his health when he decided to have the procedure. 'I've struggled with this issue for 20 years,' he said. 'For me, this is about turning 50 and looking at my children and wanting to be there for them.' He also insisted that, contrary to what observers may say, the effort to slim down was not motivated by thoughts of a presidential bid. 'It's so much more important than that,' he said." The Post adds that Christie checked into a surgery center on Feb. 16 -- under a false name -- to undergo the procedure. If this isn't a sign he's thinking about running for president, we don't know what is. Remember, Christie had previously said that his health was pretty good… In fact, he called himself one of the healthiest fat guys in the country. So if this is for health reasons, then he wasn't totally forthright before. For what it's worth, we know the issue of his weight has been discussed with him by supporters and consultants as a political issue, and that it's something he needed to deal with in some form if he ever did decide to run for national office.
*** When will the budget negotiations truly begin? Yesterday, there were two interesting moving parts as it relates to budget debate. The first: President Obama golfed with two Senate Republicans (retiring Sen. Saxby Chambliss and Sen. Bob Corker) who are viewed as POTENTIAL partners on a possible budget deal. The second development: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, frustrated by Sen. Ted Cruz's (R-TX) objection to go to a House-Senate conference on the budget, called the freshman senator "a schoolyard bully," Politico reports. "'My friend from Texas is like the schoolyard bully,' Reid said. 'He pushes everybody around and is losing, and instead of playing the game according to the rules, he not only takes the ball home with him but changes the rules. That way no one wins except the bully who tries to indicate to people he has won. We're asking Republicans to play by the rules and let us go to conference.'" And these two moving parts raise this question: When do the budget negotiations, if they're ever going to happen, begin? At a conference committee? (Republicans, despite their demand for regular order, appear to be resisting that. Not only on the Senate side, but House Republicans haven't exactly been aggressive in trying to get the conference started.) So does that mean there will be formal talks outside of GOP leadership? That's the White House hope. They have targeted the Georgia and Tennessee GOP senators (Isakson, Chambliss, Corker and Alexander) as credible negotiating partners. If the negotiations are going to occur, they need to start taking place soon. It's now May.
*** Republicans vs. Republicans on immigration: Immigration has become a political battle … solely on the right. NBC's Carrie Dann: "A new study from the conservative Heritage Foundation estimates that granting a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants will cost US taxpayers at least $6.3 trillion. Heritage Foundation scholar Robert Rector co-authored the long-anticipated study, which is sure to be cited frequently by foes of the immigration reform effort as lawmakers take up legislation to overhaul the nation's system. But the study also drew swift criticism from Republicans supporting the reform effort, who called the Heritage Foundation's estimate politicized, exaggerated and flawed in its methodology." In fact, check out this comment from former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour (R): "The Heritage Foundation document is a political document; it's not a very serious analysis… This study is designed to try to scare conservative Republicans into thinking the cost here is going to be so gigantic that you can't possibly be for it."
*** Democrats vs. Democrats on guns: Is Mayors Against Illegal Guns turning into the Club for Growth, or as First Read called them back in 2009, The Club for (Democratic) Growth? Politico reports that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's staff has tried to persuade the Bloomberg-backed group not to target vulnerable Democrats in red states on guns because it could lead to a shrinking majority or make it easier for a Republican takeover of the Senate. "It didn't work," Politico notes. "Ads from the Bloomberg-funded Mayors Against Illegal Guns are going up soon in Alaska, Arkansas and North Dakota — three states with Democratic senators who broke with the White House on last month's background checks vote."
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If one wants to know about the sex life in explicit terms of a Harvard coed, then the blog to go to is Sex and the Ivy moderated by Lena Chen. The dankprofessor has been reading Lena's blog for some time as she reports on her various sexual exploits and as others condemn her for being an exhibitionist and being unabashedly promiscuous. But Lena was not content. She was lonely and she wanted to find a special other but felt that such was unlikely because of her notorious reputation.
Now Lena reports in her most recent post that she has found the one in the form of her former sociology TF (Teaching Fellow). Her description of how this relationship was initiated and developed is probably the most detailed account of a "student-professor" relationship.
Lena's relationship is a relationship that is inappropriate in terms of Harvard's official policy. Said policy and the dankprofessor's commentary follows Lena's narrative-
…Then a couple weeks after my trip to New York, I found myself at dinner with a guy I mostly remembered for his inability to keep me awake during statistics. Patrick was eight years older, German, and a Ph.D candidate in my department. He also happened to be the most attractive person who'd ever been in charge of my grading me. Over the previous year and a half, my best friend Jason and I took three classes with Patrick, and though I'd like to say that it was because I found him impossibly charming, I was mostly just fulfilling sociology requirements. Nonetheless, I silently rejoiced every time I was assigned to his section, especially after I realized my piece of eye candy was a rather efficient and helpful teaching instructor and not merely a hot guy with a funny accent. To Patrick, however, I was then just a sleepy student. Statistics, which I got a C+ in, was a particularly harrowing experience. I recall Jason pinching me a lot in that class … and really not much else.
By the time Patrick and I finally went out, it'd been over two months since I last saw him and even longer since he graded one of my mediocre papers. The prelude to the actual date was fairly undramatic. Following a thinly veiled public declaration of my affection, initial contact was made over email and the date was suggested over text message. Well, actually, I suggested hooking up over text message. But Patrick, for some crazy reason I've still yet to figure out, thought that dinner would be more acceptable. I was pretty much thinking, "Yeah, this really isn't necessary. Can we just fuck?" I somehow suppressed the urge to reveal this thought and along with it, my slutty nature. It would certainly be revealed soon enough.
I immediately gloated to Jason who called me crazy more than once and insisted that I was completely misinterpreting the situation and going to make things extremely awkward with a former TF who we actually might want to take classes with in the future. Basically, Jason had the mindset of someone who wanted to get into law school. I had the mindset of someone who wanted an interesting story to tell at post-grad cocktail parties. I was already getting started by telling every friend in close proximity about the TF fantasy-turned-reality and spent the day feeling rather smug about myself, despite a looming deadline for some mediocre paper I had not yet written. I probably would've taken out an announcement in The Crimson if possible. After all, it's not everyday you get to fulfill a crush three semesters in the making.
Yet somehow, about an hour before the actual date, my excitement over going out with and potentially fucking my former TF turned into total trepidation over going out with and potentially fucking my former TF. What the hell was I getting myself into? I knew next-to-nothing about Patrick, even less about what to expect out of the evening, and I was pretty sure that Jason was right when it came to me totally misinterpreting the situation. By the time I got off the train to meet Patrick, I was ready to get right back on. In fact, I felt a mild wave of nausea, then panic, followed by paralyzing fear. Um, I had a date in five minutes and I was on the verge of an anxiety attack. After taking several deep breaths, I called Jason and told him, "I can't do this. I'm about to hyperventilate." Jason, ever so reasonable and probably fearful of jeopardizing his letter of recommendation by association with a whore whore slut, suggested calmly that I tell Patrick I was sick and then go home. Discouragement was exactly what I needed to snap out of it. "That's the stupidest idea I've ever heard," I declared. "You're totally useless. I'll call you when the date is over."
About 30 seconds after the exchange with my truly unadventurous best friend, I found myself face-to-face with Patrick who looked considerably taller than I remembered and was dressed in decidedly un-academic clothing. He looked hot, and not even in a scholarly kind of way. Given our previously limited interaction and his non-American background, I didn't have any idea how to read him. Maybe he thought that I'd be an easy lay, but then again, he always seemed so proper in class. No, it was more likely that his intentions were genuine, which was almost endearing. Here was a semi-awkward foreign grad student too culturally unaware to realize that asking out a former student is a mildly scandalous affair. Poor thing. Also, I thought: he so does not know about my sex blog. It occurs to me in retrospect that I was being extremely condescending, but in all likelihood, I probably employed every defense mechanism available to stay calm and feel in control. Surprisingly, as soon as we got into a cab and started talking, my anxiety dissipated along with my theory that Patrick was awkward with women and clueless about American prudishness. We compared frat life at Yale (where he did undergrad) to the final club scene at Harvard and discussed the "athletic" rivalry between our schools. Patrick actually seemed normal, and my stomach seemed calm. It appeared as if I was not going to puke after all.
Dinner was at a South End establishment with live music and dim lighting, the key facilitators to close-up conversation, which is like the foreplay to foreplay. It was a relatively grown-up venue given my recent romps in fraternity houses and dorm rooms, and I realized early in the evening that I felt uncharacteristically nervous. Typically on dates, I acted self-assured and liked to challenge guys by teasing them or being playfully argumentative. With Patrick, however, I couldn't muster up my usual feistiness. I was so used to viewing him as an instructor that it seemed inappropriate to treat him like a peer. For the first time in a long while, I actually felt flustered. Patrick, on the other hand, was completely at ease which only disarmed me further. When I failed to look him in the eye while clinking glasses, he said to me, "You know what that means, right? Seven years of bad sex." I almost choked on my drink. My TF just the word "sex" in a reference to me. Thankfully, my nerves were nothing alcohol couldn't fix. I rarely drank but on this night, I happily chugged glass after glass of wine. Liquid courage along with Patrick's disarming attitude made for surprisingly entertaining conversation. I was regaining my confidence and ten-fold at that. Two hours and several courses into the date, I put my hand on his knee and leaned in closer. I wanted to kiss him and was too drunk to even be subtle about it.
All in all, the turnaround from initial email to his cock in my mouth took about 24 hours. We had sex that first night. And again the next night. And then he went away to New York for two days, picked up the pair of flats I left at a West Village repair place during that miserable Valentine's weekend, and returned them to me first thing when he got back, not even stopping by his apartment beforehand. I spent spring bouncing from my Harvard Square dorm to his place in Beacon Hill and summer bouncing from Kennedy's Heidelberg flat to his home in Osnabrück. When September came, I paid a full month's rent for a sublet I never moved into. I cancelled it and have been in Beacon Hill ever since.
Don't get me wrong. It wasn't like we went out and it was happily ever after that, not unless your fairy tales include Internet sex scandals advanced by overzealous online stalkers or unprecedented emotional outbursts from yours truly. The path toward cohabitation has hardly been a smooth one, but slowly, I infiltrated Patrick's life and apartment to the point where breaking up would have been both awkward and inconvenient. And now, here we are today: me, Patrick, Hamlet, and two suitcases of my stuff under the bed! It's more than I ever could've hoped for. And to think, all I wanted on our first date was to get laid.
I write all this because a year ago, I really, truly didn't believe in the possibility of love (at least not for myself) and it wasn't just because I was single during Valentine's Day. My blog was a legitimate barrier to meeting guys, and as the nude photo leak and subsequent breakdown suggested, it was perhaps a barrier to, um, life. Maybe if my friends were different people, they would've told me to shut it down instead of insisting that I was lovable, blog or no blog. Maybe if I were a different person, I would've listened. I'm glad I didn't, not just because my friends were right, but because I would've always thought from then on that the only desirable version of myself was the sanitized version. The fact that I'm now happily playing house with the Adorno-spouting, bulldog-owning German of my dreams indicates that there is hope for pretty much ANYONE out there. If I can finagle a boyfriend with my reputation and dismissive attitude toward dating "rules", then love is a possibility for everyone.
Now here is the Harvard policy regarding relationships such as the one between Lena and Patrick-
Officers and other members of the teaching staff should be aware that any romantic involvement with their students makes them liable for formal action against them. Even when both parties have consented at the outset to the development of such a relationship, it is the officer or instructor who, by virtue of his or her special responsibility and educational mission, will be held accountable for unprofessional behavior. Graduate student teaching fellows, tutors, and undergraduate course assistants may be less accustomed than faculty members to thinking of themselves as holding professional responsibilities. They may need to exercise special care in their relationships with students whom they instruct, evaluate, or otherwise supervise, recognizing that their students might view them as more powerful than they may perceive themselves to be.
Amorous relationships between members of the Faculty and students that occur outside the instructional context can also lead to difficulties. In a personal relationship between an officer and a student for whom the officer has no current professional responsibility, the officer should be sensitive to the constant possibility that he or she may unexpectedly be placed in a position of responsibility for the student's instruction or evaluation. This could involve being called upon to write a letter of recommendation or to serve on an admissions or selection committee involving the student. In addition, one should be aware that others may speculate that a specific power relationship exists even when there is none, giving rise to assumptions of inequitable academic or professional advantage for the student involved. Relationships between officers and students are always fundamentally asymmetric in nature.
So should Patrick and Lena be concerned that others may speculate that "a specific power relationship exists even when there is none"? Should they be concerned that others may think that there may be "inequitable academic or professional advantage for the student involved"? Should Lena and Patrick discard their relationship because it will always be "fundamentally asymmetric in nature"?
In terms of Lena's description of the relationship, she and by implication Patrick, never gave a thought to the Harvard policy and warnings. The policy for them was probably an irrelevancy. And if it was an irrelevancy for them such should not be surprising since TF's are essentially novices who are learning to navigate the teaching process. Those who wish to have the TF punished for what they consider to be a flagrant violation are simply out of order, whether they be in favor or in opposition to such rules. Learning by a novice as a result of ones "mistakes" represents a positive outcome; punishment of a novice for ones mistakes may very well represent a form of sadism or simply small-mindedness.
The irony for Lena who has flagrantly violated the societal dominant sexual norms as applied to women is that she now embraces a loving relationship in cohabitation which may be in violation of Harvard's official norms as applied to students and teaching fellows. And it also should be piointed out that the Harvard rules, like most rules in this area, are ambiguous. But when it comes to sexual norms or rules, ambiguity almost always rules the day.
The dankprofessor believes that Lena has made a significant contribution albeit unintentional in exposing the utter absurdity and impossibility of Harvard's policy regulating student professor relationships, a policy which is both anti-sexual and conformist in nature.
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Apparently, no "discipline" was meted out against Patrick, the TF, or we would have heard of it. I feel that, as their relationship was consensual, and occurred off campus, and after teaching hours, any "discipline" would have been an egregious violation of Patrick's Civil Rights, and also Lena's, by extension.
How ironic that the girl with the "loose" reputation was able to find true love! You really never know when Cupid's arrow will strike the heart!
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