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Collapse simulation of a super high-rise building subjected to extremely strong earthquakes
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In recent years, super high-rise buildings (>500 m) are developing very quickly and become an important frontier of civil engineering. The collapse resistance of super high-rise buildings subjected to extremely strong earthquake is a critical problem that must be intensively studied. This paper builds up a nonlinear finite element model of the tallest building in China, Shanghai Tower (632 m), and proposes the modeling method and failure criteria for different structural elements. The dynamic characters of this building are then analyzed, and the possible failure modes and collapse processes due to earthquakes are predicted, as well as the corresponding collapse mechanism. This work will be helpful in collapse prevention and the seismic design of super high-rise buildings.
Keywordssuper high-rise building collapse simulation extremely strong earthquake finite element method
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Families are the focus at this the 12th annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia Breakfast.
Held annually to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the QMUNITY sponsored breakfast has previously tackled issues of homophobia and transphobia in sports, LGBTQ refugees, queer relationships, and aging.
This year QMUNITY, British Columbia's queer resource centre, places the focus on family as Emmy and Gemini Award-winning news anchor Kevin Newman and his son, Alex, share their story of struggle, connection, and forgiveness after Alex came out as gay.
The Newman's are co-authors of the 2015 book "All Out: A Father and Son Confront the Hard Truths That Made Them Better Men". The book is more than a simple story of father's struggle in accepting his gay son though, as the two men explore a deeper familial bond that many modern families are struggling with.
The 2016 International Day Against Homophobia Breakfast takes place Friday, May 13 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (900 West Georgia St) from 7am-9:30am. Tickets are available online.

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Helena Norberg-Hodge speaks on the effects of economic globalization. Helena Norberg-Hodge is a leading analyst of the impact of the global economy on cultures and agriculture worldwide and a pioneer of the localisation movement. She is the founder and director of the International Society for Ecology and Culture (ISEC). Based in the US and UK, with subsidiaries in Sweden, Germany, Australia, and Ladakh, ISEC's mission is to examine the root causes of our social and environmental crises, while promoting more sustainable and equitable patterns of living in both North and South.
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This is not an especially exciting dish, but it is one that I cooked frequently last year when we had huge amounts of Swiss Chard from our yield at the Iqaluit Community Greenhouse. I made plenty of different dishes with the chard from that particular harvest, but cooking it in fried rice was a good way of using it up when I ran out of other ideas. This year, our yield was pretty meager but time constraints, which I won't bore you with, have meant I need to use the batch very quickly and so I am going to reproduce one of my last year's fried rice recipes for you in this post. As I say, it is not a wildly exciting dish, but it illustrates a really good way of getting some greens into the diet of those who can otherwise take or leave them…
This is our entire yield from this year (shorn of dead leaves and other detritus). It looks like quite a lot for a single dish when fresh but you will be surprised how the volume diminished when it is cooked.
The Ingredients
- 2 cups cold cooked rice
- 1 bunch Swiss Chard, leaves chopped coarsely, and stems finely.
- 1 rasher Pork Belly, diced
- 1 Egg
- Soy Sauce to taste
It is most important that, for fried rice, you use cold cooked rice and not rice that is freshly hot from the steamer or rice-cooker. Best of all, let the rice chill overnight in the fridge before you use it.
The Method
First of all, beat your egg and then heat just a smidgen of oil on your wok. When the oil is shimmering hot, add the egg and swirl the pan to spread it out into a thin omelet. Allow it to brown, then flip it and repeat on the other side. When it is done, remove to a cutting board and chop it into small pieces.
Add the pork belly pieces to the wok while it is still hot and stir fry until they are golden brown and getting crispy. Remove to a small receptacle and pour off all but a tablespoon of fat.
Add the chard and stir rapidly until it is bright green and wilted.
Finally, add the rice and then the soy sauce. Stir until the soy is incorporated into the rice and then add the egg. Continue to toss and stir until everything is heated through and then plate and serve.
The Verdict
As always, the chard, being so lightly cooked, adds a nice earthy, but slightly bitter, quality to the final product. If you like, you can let the rice cool and then stir-fry a second time before serving as this will blend the flavors a little and let the sharper qualities mellow a bit. This might be preferable for serving to kids, or others not fond of greens but, personally, I like the veggie hit…


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Earth Day and wine…an excellent pairing.
How is your favorite wine made? What exactly is organic wine?
Wine labels today are often as intriguing and beautiful as what you find in the bottle but the labels' semantics can get cloudy, to say the least. Eco-friendly, sustainable, vegan, green certified…how do these buzzwords translate to what's in your glass?
Here is simple guide for decoding that label confusion:
- Organic – This refers to wine that has 95% organically grown ingredients and is certified by the USDA.. No sulfites (preservatives) have been added, however naturally occurring sulfites may be present.
- 100% Organic – This is wine that has been monitored throughout its entire production process guaranteeing all ingredients are chemical free and is certified as such. Sulfites have not been added, though it also may contain naturally occurring sulfites.
- Made with Organic Grapes or Organic Ingredients – Refers to wine that is made of 70% organic ingredients, meaning chemicals/pesticides may be present. Sulfites can be added for preserving, but it may not beyond 100 parts per million. This wine is not certified by the USDA as organic.
- Biodynamic – Arguably the most progressive of the practices, this wine is 100% organic and it has been developed with a total balance method of a vineyard's farming practices. It comes from a self-sustaining vineyard ecosystem that ultimately translates into a full and balanced end product. Biodynamic vineyards carefully build soil fertility and manage pests by encouraging biodiversity among crops, livestock and wildlife and by using on-site produced outputs like composted animal manures, plants and minerals. They also pay acute attention to water and soil resources. Techniques involve harvesting during evening hours and when gravitational pulls indicate the prime fruit ripeness. Unlike organic farming, which avoids synthetic fertilizers, and herbicides and substitutes them with naturally-derived products, biodynamic farming goes beyond that; it is agriculturally holistic and demands the farm be at what some interpret to be a spiritual level with the crops. The certification is rigorous and demanding, through Demeter Certification.
- Vegan – Wine made entirely without any animal products involved, which are often be used for filtration in the wine making process to remove solids. Although they are typically filtered out of the wine prior to bottling, the use of these animal ingredients can make many wines unsuitable for vegans. The most common animal ingredients used in making wine are: isinglass: very pure form of gelatin from sturgeon fish bladders, gelatin: extract from boiled cow's or pig's hooves and sinew, albumin: egg whites, and caseins: protein from milk.
- SIP Certified Sustainable – SIP Certified sustainably farmed vineyards and wines speak to the farmer's commitment to protecting both natural and human resources. The comprehensive rules for SIP Certification (known as Standards) address many interrelated elements of the whole farm: the worker, soil fertility, cover crops, wildlife, native plants, irrigation, and more. The SIP Certified seal assures that the farmer has completed an extensive auditing process verifying that the fruit was grown with respect for the land and the wine was made with SIP Certified fruit.
A Toast to the Commitment in Santa Ynez Valley
In the spirit of Eco-friendly, forward thinking, the Santa Ynez Valley manifests its commitment to our planet with world-class, environmentally-conscious wine making. Take a peek at how these local wineries do their part:
Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards boasts 40 years of sustainable wine growing history. With over 100 acres of certified organic vineyards, they practice and promote organic farming, sustainable agriculture, ecologically-responsible packaging and business practices, and green building. In addition, Alma Rosa supports earth-friendly causes such as the reintroduction of peregrine falcons to the Santa Ynez Valley, as their vineyards provides refuge for endangered birds and other wildlife.
Ampelos Cellars is proud to be one of the first US vineyards certified SIP- sustainability in practice, organic and biodynamic. Their vineyard practices include: 100% solar power, 100% estate-based composting, and animal-based insect control and fertilizing programs.
For a fascinating peek into their biodynamics click here. In their commitment to our environment, they have eliminated purchasing disposable plastic bottled water for employees and visitors and supplemented with reusable containers, implemented the use of CarbonNeutral® accredited wine barrels from Seguin Moreau, as well as usage of natural corks and100% recycled newspaper pulp in shipping box inserts.
Beckmen Vineyards began farming Purisima Mountain Vineyard 100% biodynamically in 2006 and completed the rigorous biodynamic certification process in 2008, in addition to being certified organic.
Cimarone Estate Wine owners Roger and Priscilla Higgins are dedicated to the philosophy of sustainable farming and pay careful attention to addressing soil erosion and incorporating biodegradable and natural materials for pest and mildew management of their vineyard.
Coquelicot Estate Winery implemented sustainable and organic farming protocols in 2007 with the goal of obtaining organic certification in 2010. Their 58 acre vineyard practices include management of healthy and balanced soil, water conservation, composting, natural critter and weed management, and renewable resource usage and cover crops.
Demetria Estate Winery practices organic farming methods and is one of the first practitioners of biodynamics in Santa Barbara County, starting back in 2005.
Dragonette Cellars collaborates with sustainable, organic, and biodynamic vineyards and focuses on 'minimalist wine-making'.
Grassini Family Vineyards and Winery are farmed organically.
Stolpman Vineyards promotes both organic farming and bio-diversity with over 50 acres of fallow space, an organic vegetable farm, olive trees, owl habitats and the use of varying cover crops every year. Their vineyards also proudly implement dry farming with their 152 producing acres, which translates into naturally yielded fewer grapes, allowing the vines to ripen with concentrated, vibrant, undiluted and balanced grape clusters. The Stolpman tasting room is also planing to introduce a system that will allow people to bring in bottles and growlers for refills making for a smaller environmental impact.
Presidio Winery & Vineyard uses organic and biodynamic methods of grape cultivation.
Sunstone Winery has been committed to growing wine grapes without the use of herbicides, pesticides, or synthetic fungicides since the initial planting in 1990. Their 28-acre estate vineyard certified organic by the California Certified Organic Farmers (C.C.O.F.)
Verdad Wines hail from the organically farmed Ibarra-Young Vineyard and the Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard which is Demeter certified organic. The wines are produced at the Clendenen Lindquist Winery in Santa Maria, home to Qupe Wine Cellars and Au Bon Climat Winery.
Celebrate Earth Day in the Santa Ynez Valley with a toast to our planet! Make it a Green Getaway and book your stay at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, the first certified green hotel in Santa Barbara County. The hotel's Eco-friendly practices include:
- energy efficiency
- water conservation
- introduction of bulk soap and shampoo dispensers in guest rooms to reduce plastic bottle waste
- upgraded lighting throughout the hotel and controls on vending and ice machines to reduce energy use
- landscaping with native plant material
- recycling programs throughout the hotel, including kitchens
- employee ride sharing with a monthly raffle for participating staff.
Pair your stay with a first-hand experience of the environmentally mindful wineries! Check out the one-of-a-kind Sustainable Vine Wine Tour which includes tastings at 3 locations, a made-to-order gourmet organic picnic lunch and door-to-door transportation. A friendly and knowledgeable guide will take you beyond the tasting room and venture into the vineyards! Then relax and rejuvenate at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, with modern amenities, natural beauty and a wonderfully attentive staff.


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Experimental theatre is an unpredictable beast. It can leave audiences wondering if they really understood it, or if they perhaps laughed in the wrong places. With some productions, the question lurks around the edges: is the emperor wearing any clothes?
New York's Wooster Group has been making experimental theatre since the mid-1970s, with director Elizabeth LeCompte recognised as a master of the form. In The Town Hall Affair, showing now at Sydney festival, the company returns to that era to recreate and reimagine the infamous Town Hall debate, billed as "A Dialogue on Women's Liberation", moderated (controversially) by novelist Norman Mailer and featuring feminist Germaine Greer (played here by Maura Tierney), writer and lesbian activist Jill Johnston (Kate Valk), eminent literary critic Diana Trilling (played by a male actor, Greg Mehrten) and the National Organisation for Women's Jacqueline Ceballos.
The panel was a hot mess. In a staged intervention, Johnston was mobbed by women from the audience who made out with her and with each other. At another point, Mailer offered to take his penis out and put it on the desk. Greer argued against the myth of male genius, Trilling defended the female vaginal orgasm, Johnston contended that all women were lesbians and Ceballos – who seems, by comparison, to have been the most practical of the bunch – argued for equal pay.
The night was captured by filmmakers Chris Hegedus and DA Pennebaker in a grainy but compelling documentary, Town Bloody Hall, released in 1979. In Wooster Group's treatment of the event, scenes from the documentary play on a screen behind the actors.
One of the aims of the play, according to LeCompte, is to give more of a voice to Johnston, whose talk was cut off on the night by Mailer, who was keeping strict time on all speakers. Johnson described the event as "a disaster for women" because it occurred at all, yet she also called it the social event of the season.
It is her voice – breathy, discursive, and slightly off-centre, which Valk channels with ease – that gives this stage recreation of the night a whiff of strangeness and mania. And Valk's performance – part Phoebe from Friends, part Girls Gone Wild – is magnificent.
There's a lot of double vision and double effect in the play, in which fragmentation and distortion play a central role. There are two Mailers on stage (played by Ari Fliakos and Scott Shepherd), and a Mailer on the large screen behind the actors. Then, on a smaller screen to the side of the stage, another Mailer. On the larger screen is the Town Hall debate from 1971; on the smaller screen are scenes from Maidstone, a 1970 independent film written, produced, directed by and starring Mailer (one audience member was overheard saying after a Sydney show, "Maidstone is kind of like that dreadful Louis CK movie he did just before the allegations, the one that was never released"). Mailer calls the women "lady writers" and worries about a leftwing totalitarian state of affairs. He may as well have said, "It's political correctness gone mad."
You can't help but feel that Mailer, here, is like a hydra. He can't be contained – cut off one head and another grows back. This could be a comment on the patriarchy – the way that men have the pack behind them. But the doubling also occurs with three of the women on the panel. Actors playing Greer, Trilling and Johnson sometimes speak in synchronicity with their counterparts on the screen – word for word, intonation for intonation. This is a play all about voices – and Tierney, Mehrten and Valk are word perfect.
This dense play, running just over an hour, is full of fury and ideas about sex and power that are still being fought over today. But rather than think about it too much, it's best to let the piece wash over you. Many of the strongest effects in the play are visual and auditory – and taking it in can feel at times like a lucid dream. But among the doubling up – and between the two screens – there is some great chunks of polemic and truth telling. Tiernay as Greer says at one point to Trilling: "One of the characteristics of oppressed people is that they always fight among themselves." That is still true today.
The Town Hall Affair is avant-garde – mind-bending at times – but by the end it's clear that the emperor is definitely wearing clothes. The same clothes, in fact, that he wore in the 1970s.
• The Town Hall Affair is showing at the Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, until 13 January


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Dean "Rocket" Hall talks about the future of DayZ and new ideas for a survival game.
Dean "Rocket" Hall's known for creating the popular survival game DayZ, and more recently, climbing the largest rock on the planet. In an interview with Rock Paper Shotgun, the game creator talked about how the climb into the outer reaches of the atmosphere helped clear his head: "I needed a break. I know Everest doesn't sound like time off for some people, but it gave me good perspective." Apparently, part of that perspective is that zombies are old hat, and climbing mountains is awesome. "Yeah, I am [getting tired of zombies]," Hall admitted. "That's why I'm doing a mountaineering game next."
In fact, his trip to Everest was mostly work-related in the first place. As he admits, "Yeah, [my next game] is one of the reasons I went... Mountain climbing's my next game, I think. I wrote a design while I was up there, but I need to get DayZ done first."
Yet, the leap from zombies to mountains seems like a logical one to Hall. As he told RPS, "I don't think DayZ's actually a zombie game, It's a survival game with zombies. I think there's room for us. We're really pushing into the survival aspect of it. I think that's what people want. The zombies are a good antagonist, so we're using them. But it's really a survival game."
In addition to this glimpse into the future, Hall also talked about his plans for DayZ. First, DayZ's evolving beyond the limits of it's Arma shell, and won't release for the upcoming Arma 3. Meanwhile, work continues apace on the stand alone version, and that's not something can be rushed. According to Hall, "it's much better to displease them by being late than displease them by making a shitty game."
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Episode: Firestorm (1×10)
Original Airdate: Thursday, November 16, 2017 (Watched via Hulu on 11/17)
Notable Guest stars:
Richard Picardo (Ildis Kitan): Known for being on Star Trek (As The Doctor/EMH) , and Stargate (as Richard Woolsey), as well as promoting science. He's one of my favorite guest stars to see.
Molly Hagan (Kitan): I looked her up because I couldn't figure out why she looked so familar. Turns out that Ms. Hagan is a Frequent Flyer guest star on several programs I like. Usually for only one episode.
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The Bible predicts that there will come a day when every person must be registered in a world-wide economic system. This will be a permanent universal credit device without which no one can buy or sell anything. It will be imposed by "the beast†(Antichrist), and will be accompanied by a physical "mark.â€
That day just got a little closer with the proposal of a senate bill that would require all American workers to have a National ID Card that could not be used by someone else. That means that the card would contain biometric information – probably digitized fingerprints. Americans have always been reluctant to have this kind of registration since it is seen as an invasion of their privacy. It might start, as in this proposed bill, as a permit to work, but it would undoubtedly be used for tracking individual health, purchases, travel, voting, and anything else "big brother†would like to know.
The legislation is a result of President Obama's desire to see Congress enact immigration legislation this year. To give the bill a bipartisan start, Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer and Republican Senator Lindsey Graham will cosponsor the measure.
There are a couple of things to keep in mind here. First, the mark itself is not our individual identification number. The Bible says it is "the name of the beast or the number of his name.†Antichrist will be energized by the Devil, who always wanted to be worshipped as god. Wearing his "mark†would be the equivalent of a Christian wearing a cross. But this mark – probably a visible or invisible tattoo, will be his name or his distinctive number. There are many possible numbering systems that could be used, but no one knows yet what it will be, and the Bible says we can not know who Antichrist will be until the Holy Spirit ceases to be the restrainer of sin. (2 Thessalonians 2:1-12). This would be during the Tribulation when true Christians have been taken away by the Rapture of the Church. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
The second thing to remember is that the actual device could be like a credit card or smart card, but in order to keep people from losing it, it could be an implanted radio-frequency identification device (RFID) similar to the ones already being placed under the skin of pets and some humans.
All of this means we are getting closer than ever to Our Lord's return for His Church!
ID Card for Workers Is at Center of Immigration Plan – Wall Street Journal
The Mark of the Beast – Prophecy Central
The Rapture – Prophecy Central


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SIDL Alumni Roster: – Our good friend and long-time Bangkok darts legend CW has been playing out of New Cowboy longer than some of you have been playing darts. Before that – CW was an active member of SIDL. Johnny is another alumni of SIDL now also playing out of New Cowboy. He's currently on DT assignment in CA with Miss Sac Su. One of our more recent additions to the NCDC is the lovely Miss Do Hee. She's quite the enthusiastic player armed with her SIDL case and arsenal of darts. And most recent on the Bangkok darts scene – we'd like to offer a warm darts welcome to Jay. These four are now our New Cowboy SIDL alumni regulars.
So we're nearly to the point where we can field a New Cowboy "Seoul Alumni Team" against any Seoul visiting players or teams – as seen in past DT photo galleries. But you don't have to be only from Seoul – we enjoy meeting all visiting darts players from around the world. Remember that if you or your darts group is in Bangkok looking for some darts action – we'll be most happy to accommodate. E-mail us or give us a shout on our DT FaceBook discussion group page. – CLICK HERE –
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This week in the HSI e-Alert
On this day when American children everywhere are begging for and gorging on candy, it should be no surprise that sugar is on my mind – and on our Forum. Today it comes in the form of insulin resistance.
As you've heard me say time and again, as we grow older our tendency to become insulin resistant increases, opening the door to type 2 diabetes, a compromised immune system, and a vulnerability to many chronic diseases including cancer and heart disease.
Fortunately, regular exercise can make a huge difference in your insulin sensitivity. On the HSI Forum this week, a member named John starts off a thread titled "Insulin and Exercise" with some very specific questions about, well insulin and exercise: "I suffer from insulin resistance. I have heard that exercise can help to combat insulin resistance, which is needed to prevent Type II diabetes. Does anyone know if there is a type of exercise that controls insulin the best? Also, does it matter when the exercise is done (i.e. first thing in the morning, after a meal)? Also, for how long do you need to exercise?"
A member named Christian keeps it simple, stating "Perform total body workouts!" while noting that all of the muscles need exercise in order to maximize glucose absorption. And Roz suggests 15 to 30 minutes of exercise each day, "the longer, the better. Let's face it – any is better than none. Now if only I could follow my own advice."
Then a member named Don opens up the discussion by observing the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise. In a nutshell: Anaerobic exercise (such as weight lifting) is done in short sessions and improves muscle tone. Aerobic exercise (such as running or brisk walking) is usually done in longer sessions and improves heart rate.
Over the course of several postings we find out that around age 40 Don was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. He began weight training for 30 minutes, 3 times each week. Now, at age 83, he says he's in "excellent" physical shape, and adds, "If I had not been told I had type 2, I may have never started taking good care of myself. A wake up call can be a good thing!" Needless to say, Don recommends anaerobic exercise to address insulin resistance.
Lance agrees, along with this observation: "When it comes to improving insulin sensitivity (reducing insulin resistance), most research is going to support aerobic activity. Earlier research suggested/claimed only high intensity aerobic activity reduced insulin resistance. More recent research indicates even low intensity aerobic (such as walking helps). Only recently has anaerobic exercise been given equal billing with aerobic activity for controlling managing diabetes (glucose levels)."
As for John's question about when to exercise, a member named Gerry offers this: "Since we expect blood glucose levels to rise after meals, then diabetics would do well to engage in physical activity after meals. This way, the glucose will enter the muscles (drop the blood levels in the process) without needing insulin."
Anyone looking for information on exercising to address insulin resistance will find this thread a very informative place to start.
Other topics of interest on the HSI Forum this week include sleep apnea, memory loss, mega-doses of vitamin C, skin melanoma, and several threads about eye floaters. And if you'd like to get to know a little bit about some of the regulars on the Forum, a friendly thread titled "Name Your State" reveals just how geographically diverse our membership is.
And now are you ready for some football?
While most of us turned back the clock an hour on Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens turned it back about a year, with another decisive win over the Denver Broncos. (See the e-Alert, "Ravens 34, Broncos 23" from 10/1/02.) Though most expect them to beat the 1-6 Jacksonville Jaguars, the AFC-North leading Ravens could take the game for granted and blow it. But a loss to the Bengals two weeks ago taught them never to assume. The Jaguars have a tough defense – especially against the run – but they haven't faced the game's leading rusher yet. And this is the first week Kyle Boller will be throwing numbers against another 2003 first round draft pick. He may just look like a veteran against Leftwhich. But as all football fans knowon any given Sunday Here's hoping this Sunday is Baltimore's again.


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FACEBOOKE vs. the FACELESS by Vincent Daemon
Commentary by Vincent Daemon
Earlier this week, doing the usual return-home-from-a-seemingly-endless-bout-of-errands-thing, I came in and threw my keys on the table, coat on the back of a chair, and put my computer on.
Check email: nothing of note.
Go to youtube: put music on.
Go to check FaceBook: Can't log in. MY PAGE IS "SHUT DOWN."
What the fukk?
This is bad, for a couple of reasons. Even before I looked further.
Firstly: I was in the middle of some writing-business dealings earlier in the day when I had to go, and there was a time at which I was supposed to resume these dealings. That is the time at which this was now happening.
Secondly: WHY is my account shut down? Did I friend the wrong idiot who found something I had said offensive enough in some manner to report me? I'm a fukking horror writer for Christ's sake. If you are sensitive like that, well, don't friend me, and grow the fukk up. If you don't like something, "change the channel," asshole.
Thirdly: As stated above in FIRSTLY, essentially for my "work" I have to use FB to self-promote (of which I LOATHE — feels obnoxious), promote friends and peers of whom I feel should be out there (which I do not loathe), and to Network, as they say.
In all honesty I HATE FB for a variety of reasons, even though I have made some long-time and quite dear friends on there, have been able to keep in touch with old ones, and somewhat successfully "network" to some degree. For those things, of course, I'm grateful. However it is littered with liars, cons, sociopaths, as well, much like our everyday world, and that part is rather scary. Stay on FB long enough and you'll notice the red-flags pretty quick.
"But there is a Darker side" *(cue in TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE theme and chroma-color fade here) . . .
The WHY was still bothering me, and after spending a good bit of time reading and re-reading page after meaningless page of what was essentially Cyrillic to me, eventually hitting continue after continue, I got my answer.
Apparently, my pen-name of DAEMON implies "RELIGIOUS ICONOGRAPHY," which along with "NICKNAMES, AND NAMES THAT CANNOT BE LEGALLY PROVEN," (just a few among a whole litany of oddly worded and structured rules and subversive regulations they listed) has become a big no-no. *(DAEMON, by the way, when used in certain contexts, does imply religious iconography — no shit, really? But there are apparently many other meanings and uses for the word, even in the world of technological terminology). Incidentally I skirted this slightly by changing it to DEAMON. There, they got their name change.
But this article is not about MY name being forcibly changed *(I mean, really, who the fukk am I, y'know?). This is about the fact that soon YOUR names will be changed as well. I really should have taken pics or grabbed screen captures of this as I went; I was honestly so confounded and pissed at the time it didn't even occur to me to do so.
This enraged FREEZINE of Fantasy and Science Fiction editor/founder Shaun Lawton into a rabid fury (justifiably so, as he immediately saw the Bigger Picture). He's still frothing about it, and I don't blame him one bit. I'm still not thrilled.
What do I mean by Bigger Picture, exactly? There are far-reaching implications to this, on many levels. Examples, you say? Sure:
— Apparently for a Native American, say, to keep and use cultural birth names, they can, BUT they have to LEGALLY PROVE their status as such. What the fukk is THAT? And what of other cultural or "faith-based" names, like Moses, Jesus, Seth, Isaac, David, John, or any number of the thousands of other names that contain such cultural and religious "iconography," meaning, or symbolism?
— I am a horror/Transgressive/New Weird/scifi writer when not doing this, and have many a friend and peer in the horror/scifi/New Weird fiction field as well, all at differing levels in their careers. A great many of them happen to use pen names, or nom de plumes, for a dizzying array of reasons (from respect for family to protection of self, etc.), everyone of them completely logical and legitimate. These people both write/create under these particular names and are KNOWN by a (sometimes) long-time fanbase by that name. And this applies not only to Weird-genre writers, but all writers.
— In fact, it applies to ALL artists. Musicians, painters, writers, actors, et al. across the board. So in a certain way, by doing this, FB is fukking with careers as well. Nice move, Zuckerberg.
Let us continue:
— What of the wife or girlfriend (or husband or boyfriend as well, people) who HAS to use a fake name to hide from his/her stalky and violent ex. Is his/her name to just be out there so she/he can leave themselves open to written threats and repeated emotional/psychological abuse? Or being able to be physically found and forced to go through another round of god knows the fukk what? Thanks for wired jaw, FB!
— What of people with jobs in the medical field, psych industry, law enforcement, etc,, who are merely trying to do the community good, but for obvious reasons (often the 'clientele' they deal with, particularly law enforcement — and I mean the good cops, few and far between, but they are out there) cannot just have their family name out there for the world to see. For the safety and security of both themselves and their loved ones they need to retain a certain amount of legitimate anonymity (and deserve the fukking privacy).
At what point exactly are we going to be forced to show only our faces as avatars, no cartoons or actors or whatever bullshit usually becomes an avatar, fukking cats or whatever, but when exactly will we have our accounts "shut down" until we post an avatar of our face on there?
The scariest part is that it is all RIGHT THERE, literally before our eyes. It couldn't be more obvious. We play into it every time we log on, by default, 99% of users unaware that, well, everything you say, do, post on there is being watched and logged in some database underneath some mountain somewhere. This is what we have allowed communication to become, in this unending quest for more and superior technology, that a good portion of the world now thrives upon like some kind of drug.
Addiction to technology.
I'm telling you, if you're a FB user and have not been hit with this yet, you will be. In one form or another. It may not be over a name. It may be over a piece of classical art that was posted that happened to have some nudity. DEAR GOD! NOT THE HUMAN BODY! Get the fukk outta here with that, FB. Pay close attention to what you are about to read.
Watch what you post, watch what you say, watch everything you do. Because the scariest part to all of this?
They Are Watching YOU.
Vincent Daemon, writer and rabblerouser, can be followed on FB @https://www.facebook.com/vincent.daemon.1 , and join his blog The Writings Of A Depraved Mind @http://vincentdaemon.blogspot.com/?zx=e40931ba40511a11


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Still, you can just picture the scene, can't you? Me, hugging a rock face, clinging like a limpet as if my life depended on it; at least 80 mph hour winds swirling round the mountain to hit me smack bang in the face - a face that was contorted enough already, thanks to the sheer drop behind me... And throughout all of this I'm crying and barking orders at Robert to get in simply because I was convinced he was going to get blown right off the edge, leaving me all alone and stuck in that position for ever and ever...
Of course, at this stage poor Robert's wondering if now would a good time to call out Mountain Rescue - like I hadn't lost enough dignity already!
Anyway, goodness knows how I managed it, but I did eventually pull myself together enough to scramble my way onwards and upwards. Only to then go and slam my head into a protruding rock because I was too scared to look where I was going. Although I'm sure you appreciate that at this point I was ready to sod the 'sense of achievement' I'd been hoping to feel and just jump clean off the damn thing. Which clearly I didn't, I just got on with it - remaining on all fours not just until I was out of the danger zone, but finally at the top.


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Combine liquefied peppers, vinegar and sugar in a large saucepot and boil slowly for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add liquid pectin and boil hard for 1 minute.
Skim and add a few drops of green food coloring. Pour hot jam immediately into hot, sterile canning jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace. Wipe jar rims and adjust lids. Process for 5 minutes in boiling water bath.
Yield: About 5 ½-pint jars.
*For best results use fresh
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Property Investing - Some Tips On Purchasing Apartment Buildings
As soon as you have made a decision that you want to invest your money in something or just intend to get rich faster compared to with a routine task, you have numerous options to choose from. One rather lucrative investment appears to be the property investing business, which goes to the elevation of its popularity nowadays.
Having selected property investing Real Estate Agent Location In Argyle Texas is simply the initial step and you have a lot more selections to make. https://angelawalkerrealestateagentargyletx.com/List-Of-Real-Estate-Brokers-In-Argyle-Texas.php You could start for example investing in single-family http://edition.cnn.com/search/?text=Real Estate Argyle TX houses or choose commercial estates and also apartment buildings. Generally, you might have to spend less to get a single-family home, nevertheless you could make significantly even more loan if you select apartment buildings or business structures for your property investing. Furthermore, though apartment buildings could appear to be dangerous often, they could really provide an extra secure earnings compared to single-family houses do. Below, I will certainly present some pointers for real estate investing in apartment.
The Primary step
As an important very first action, if you do not know adequate concerning property investing, you will certainly have to enlighten on your own because loan from real estate investing originates from attentive, hard work as well as this effort already starts at the basics. If you do not have the needed academic background, it is likely that your property investing will end up being a failing, resulting in your going bankrupt. So educate yourself, get education in monetary issues and also in realty investing, you may have a college level in a relevant topic, or you may need to learn every little thing from square one. Review books, look for suggestions on the web and obtain the suggestions of some specialists. Some internet sites or even publications might offer you with a get rich quick-scheme, and also you could perhaps get fairly abundant rapidly in realty investing however only with the theoretical history.
Now, thinking you have actually found out every little thing you could, you must start discovering the marketplace of the apartment. Consider many apartment, their finances, the feasible earnings and also the necessary costs. You ought to also pay close attention to their locations. As a general idea, getting apartment buildings to rent out later is best in reasonably good areas. In superb areas you could not have as many lessees, as more individuals wish to get residences in these locations. Nonetheless, in inadequate communities, though the apartment may be less costly, your revenue will not be as secure therefore for example of the tenants not being as trustworthy as in much better areas, as well as you may also encounter extra issues. After discovering the market thoroughly you can currently get one or a number of apartment.
Tips On Managing Apartment
Normally, realty investing does not stop when you purchase the apartment or condos. You will certainly have to preserve them, manage them as well as the even more you deal with them the even more income you will certainly be getting.
You will certainly probably have the ability to raise your earnings by just what some call required admiration. If you spend on your apartment, get washing machines, repaint the walls, restore the buildings, get new devices or generally anything that elevates the standard of life in the home you will have the ability to request even more rent, as well as your expenditures will come back to you in the form of income quickly whatsoever. This technique is not too high-risk, as renters will certainly appreciate a better setting and also will prepare to pay a little a lot more for that.
You may likewise take into consideration changing your realty spending into a resource of easy income. You may be able to https://angelawalkerrealestateagentargyletx.com/Listing-Agent-In-Argyle-Texas.php live your life, be with your household, traveling or handle your various other work, while having a stable income on a monthly basis from the apartment. You can work with a professional managing company to do the help you or, particularly if the apartment complex is smaller, a live-in manager to do the operate in location of you as well as you will be able to sit back as well as kick back.
Overall, realty investing as well as financial investments in apartment buildings can be actually financially rewarding. As well as specifically with apartment building, if you have enough academic background as well as have researched your possibilities completely it is highly likely that you will certainly have a high income in just a couple of months.
Angela Walker Real Estate Agent Argyle TX
Argyle TX
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Host to national and prefectural government offices, and to the regional headquarters of many major companies, Fukuoka is Kyushu's most active, and largest, business center. China, Korea, and the United States have established consulates in the city, too. An increasingly popular tourist destination, Fukuoka lures millions each year, many from abroad, who come to experience its colorful Dontaku and Yamakasa festivals, visit its famous shrines and temples, wander through outstanding museums, or simply explore its lively markets and colorful streets. And Fukuoka's many attractive, well-maintained parks and beaches appeal to Japanese and foreigners alike.
With eleven major universities and 77,000 students, Fukuoka is noted as a city of youthful verve and fashion. All parts of the urban area are easily accessible by subway, bus, or bicycle, and Fukuoka's 24,000 foreign residents, most of them from China and Korea, find the bustling downtown district of Tenjin well-stocked with imported foods and foreign language books. The renowned nightlife quarter of Nakasu also offers a wide variety of restaurants with all kinds of traditional fare and international cuisine. The fresh seafood of Fukuoka is famous throughout Japan! The best seasons here are the spring and fall when clear blue skies make a perfect backdrop for the abundant cherry blossoms and vivid red maple leaves. While generally mild in winter (with temperatures seldom falling below -3°C), it can be quite humid in summer (though temperatures rarely rise above 33°C), particularly during the short rainy season
A land of mountains, hot springs and historic treasures, Kyushu has always been at the center of Japan's cultural contacts with the world outside. You can take advantage of the spring break to explore the island or other parts of Japan, while Korea and China are just a short trip away by hydrofoil or plane. It's a great way to deepen your understanding of this fascinating part of Asia.
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There was a triumphant start to the season for Lisnagarvey Hockey Club as they were crowned McCausland, Light and Rankin super-nines champions.
Garvey produced a strong performance throughout the competition at Stormont last weekend to pick up their first trophy of the season.
With the Comber Road side preparing for life in the new national Irish Hockey League, winning the competition against the likes of Banbridge; Instonians and Mossley will certainly stand them in good stead.
"Winning is a good habit to be in," Garvey Coach Errol Lutton said.
"We played three good teams all at different stages of preparation, Mossley obviously will start their season earlier as they aren't in the IHL.
"It was good to get pitch time for some of our younger guys."
New signing Neal Glassey marked his tournament debut as a Lisnagarvey player with a goal.
The Irish international, who joined the club from Mossley, was on the mark against his former team mates as Garvey finished the tournament in style with a 3-0 win against the Newtownabbey outfit.
"Neal is a good player," Lutton stated. "He's played for Ireland at Under 21 and Senior level. I'm delighted to have him here, he's a superb addition to the club."
With players having been on holiday throughout the summer, Garvey will begin their pre-season preparations this weekend, as they look ahead to the IHL season opener on September 26, away to Pembroke Wanderers.
"Our preparations fully begin from this Saturday with pre-season games every week. Once everyone is back to work it will all start coming together.
"All support is welcome down at the club for our match against Railway Union tomorrow (Saturday) at 2.30pm."
Elsewhere, new signing Paul Gleghorne helped Ireland to a EuroHockey bronze medal last weekend.
"I'm absolutely delighted," Coach Lutton said.
"Jonathan Bell played in the World League in Belgium for Olympic qualification. They have worked hard from San Diego, to Belgium and London. They have to carry that momentum through now.
"They've worked hard in the gym, as well as training twice a week.
"I'm delighted Paul was able to win a medal and I'm delighted for the rest of the Ireland players and coaches, I know a lot of them well.
"There is no better time for Irish hockey," he added. "Hopefully the IHL can showcase the best of Irish hockey."
With Jonathan Bell having missed the recent EuroHockey competition through injury, can Garvey expect him back ahead of the new season?
"He's intending to be back for the IHL," Lutton said. "He needed to rest and recover at some point and this was the best time, to give him the best chance to play for Garvey and Ireland. Hopefully he will be back stronger."
Lutton added: "The guys are looking forward to the new season. This league will be new for everybody, it's an exciting time to be playing hockey; for club and country hopefully it will be a good year for all."