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Rogue Moon was recommended to me on Twitter by Jonathan McCalmont who commented on the gloriously demented nature of the novel. In particular, he drew my attention to the misogyny that suffuses it. This is a novel filled with manly men beating their chests, locking horns and waving their cocks about. Their are a couple of women in the novel, but their portrayal is not particularly sympathetic. Claire, the object of some of the characters attentions (though, as Jonathan points out, is certainly the men's equal with regard to ruthlessness), is portrayed in a deeply misogynistic way.
Furthermore, there is a blossoming relationship between one of the main characters, Hawks, and Elizabeth Cummings. It almost seemed that there was the possibility that the treatment of women may have been handled a little better. Indeed, Elizabeth makes the obvious point to Hawks that he isn't a typical man in that "[he] treat['s] them [women] like people." This might seem an obvious thing; after all, women are (shock!) people. Unfortunately, and I don't know if it's just how I read it, I felt that this scene moved on from this to being a bit "tchah, women, eh?" Still, at least it was in keeping with the rest of the novel.
"But hang on Richard," as I'm sure you're probably not thinking right now, "I thought you said that this was recommended to you? None of this seems much like a recommendation to me; in fact, it sounds pretty dreadful." Well, yes, it is never going to be a key feminist text. Like a lot of genre fiction from before (and after, unfortunately) it was published (in 1960) it is unreconstructed in that regard.
It succeeds in other ways though. Unlike other novels which having significant failings when portraying women, its misogyny isn't just another reason for me to dislike it. It becomes almost quaint or something to witness with wry amusement. And that's not to suggest that I am complacent and think that the barriers that women faced at this time have all been broken down; far from it. But I do think that things have, without question, improved since the fifties and sixties and this is something of a relic.
Rogue Moon is centred on the investigation of a strange artefact on the Moon which destroys anybody that tries to investigate it. Dr Edward Hawks is seeking somebody that is capable of completing the investigation of the artefact. The problem that they have is that in order to get people to the Moon to investigate it, they use a matter transmitter which results in there being two versions of the same person. Though this would seem to mean that the death of the volunteer on the Moon doesn't matter – the data that they collect from each attempt to investigate allows them to survive a little longer each time – the original subject is able to communicate with their duplicate whilst they are on the Moon. This means that they are able to experience their death second-hand. This drives everyone who tries insane in the attempt.
The novel opens with Hawks and his colleagues searching for a man who doesn't fear death and will not go the way of their other volunteers. This is Al Barker, a thrillseeker and seemingly the perfect man for the task. He was recommended to Hawks by the power-hungry Connington.
It transpires that Barker is, indeed, the man for the job. Ultimately he succeeds in beating the series of traps, but the victory is a hollow one. The artefact gives little away as it is destroying men in their attempts to reach it, to understand. Though it may have been placed there by a higher order of intelligence than humankind, the rules that destroy people in their attempts to reach it seem entirely arbitrary. There is no emotion given by it as it tears the life from Barker and his predecessors.
The success is, however, something of a hollow one. Once Barker (and eventually Hawks) have navigated the obstacles placed by the artefacts, Hawks' doppelgänger makes clear to the copy of Barker that return is impossible. Barker already exists on Earth, so he cannot return, even if the equipment they possessed were capable of bringing him safely to Earth. Before reading this, I had been reading Melville's classic novel, Moby Dick. Before starting this novel, it was also noted that in some senses the attempts that they were making to defeat an implacable, soulless foe ultimately leading to self destruction are not that far removed from Ahab's futile quest. Whilst revenge may not be their motivation, I think that this comparison is entirely fair. Though they survive on Earth, the copies that there are of them are fully functioning human beings and their ultimate destruction is, I think, a huge price to be paid.
It also probably sets Rogue Moon above many of its contemporaries. Hawks, whe getting to know Elizabeth Cummings, tells her a little of his childhood:
"'When I reported to class the first day of my junior year, I was full of anticipation. I had read a great deal of fiction about super-science and competent people doing competent things with it, and I expected more, I think, than even Hazlet could have crammed into a high-school physics class.'"
Competent men solving whatever problems the universe may throw at them was certainly a staple of science fiction at this time. I see less of it now, but I can't be sure if that is more a reflection of my own bias in reading than it is because the field has moved on. While the people in this novel are never portrayed as anything as less than competent, they certainly do not succeed in mastering the structure on the Moon in any meaningful way.
The characterisation in this novel is of interest, too. It's not especially deep but the ruthless nature of pretty much everyone is refreshing. Connington is hungry for an increase in his power, Claire is single minded in her desires. Hawks, in particular, holds interest for me. He's a scientist, looking to push boundaries and he is not afraid to destroy somebody the lives of others in doing so. In continuing to send volunteers to the Moon he kills not only the physical bodies of (and their minds, these are perfect copies who will start to diverge as their sensory inputs are different from their originals on Earth) them, but he destroys the mental faculties of the original man. Nobody really comes out of Rogue Moon with a great deal of credit, but it's believable.
I'd urge any fan of SF to read this. Granted it has a horribly dated attitude to its female characters, but the premise and execution of it are excellent. It is a novel devoid of flab and one which makes a valiant and, I believe, mostly successful attempt to pull itself above the herd at the time.
It's not in print at the moment [edit… just as I was grabbing a link, I see that Gollancz have added it to the SF Masterworks range!], but it isn't impossible to find it try [in light of edit this is if you want to read this before the end of the year]: second-hand on Amazon.


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Today at Blizzcon, Chief Creative Officer Rob Pardo came onto the stage and announced that Hearthstone Open Beta will be starting next month. Pardo also announced the iPhone and Android versions, showing an image of the game running on an iPhone 5s.
Hearthstone has been in closed beta since August and has been doing quite well for itself. The game is available on the iPad, PC and Mac platforms and it will be this version that goes into open beta. However Pardo also cautioned eager attendees that it could be delayed to January.
Lastly, attendees of Blizzcon will be receiving a special gold card; the Elite Tauren Chieftain. This special card was shown off on stage. It has the 'Battlecry' ability, which "Gives both players the power to ROCK! (with a Power Chord card)".
It has 5 attack and 5 health, and costs 5 to field. However, the really cool thing about it are the special effects and animations that take place when you put it into the field. Concert stage lights appear and pyrotechnic effects happen on the bottom of the screen.
Hearthstone was revealed as a free-to-play collectible trading card game at PAX East back in March.
Blizzard is also hosting the game's first ever tournament this weekend at Blizzcon, held between 8 players. The players include Hafu, Reckful, Day, Husky and Artosis, all who are semi-famous names in progaming and streaming.
BlizzCon 2013 is underway at the Anaheim Convention Center right now, so stay tuned for more news from SegmentNext.


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Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it. - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. - Proverbs 31:30.
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We halted, taken aback by a group of adorable men wearing matching shirts that said "All the King's Men." we stayed for a little while, wondering if they were some sort of British themed group at Cal that we hadn't heard of. We enjoyed their fresh arrangements and quirky moves, especially their medley of songs featuring California. During the medley's segment of "California Girls" a handsome singer actually pulled up an audience member! Lucky.
Upon further research, we discovered that the group hails from King's College in LONDON. That's right. A group of delightful British boys are blessing our campus. Why are they here? read more »
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Struggling with insecurities, I decided to write a new blog. I wanted to write about a woman's worth.
In a world where women should be valued for who they are, I think many women like me struggle to believe our value. According to the world, I have everything-a great, loving husband, three beautiful children, a home, health and good income. However, even if I had none of these things, God sees my value, my potential, my worth. But I question my value because there is an enemy who seeks to destroy all that I have, all that I am and I am certain there are many other women, who also struggle with their worth.
The enemy of our souls has a lot of power in this world. The world makes us believe that you are only valuable because of your looks, if you are smart, have a good job, make lots of money, accomplish great physical feats, have perfect hair, if your kids are healthy, if you have a perfect life. But- NEWS FLASH no one has a perfect life. No one has a perfect marriage, kids, or hair. It's in our imperfections, failures and flaws that draws us to others. We are human, and flawed and that is okay. Jesus did not die for perfect people, he died for sinners. He sacrificed his life so we can have salvation and freedom from our sins. He paid our ransom. A while ago, I heard God whisper to me, "you don't have to be perfect to be loved." In fact, he says that "in our weaknesses, He is made strong".(2 Cor 12:9) God is perfect but no one else. We are made in His image, but we are not little gods. We are merely human.
Here is the truth, God says we are valuable, and part of His great purpose. No matter how unloved, or unnoticed you feel, women are the glue of this world. The world needs us to be who we are called to be. We need to press on, even when we feel like giving up, even when others overlook us. "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. "(Galatians 6:9 NIV)
Just remember these words when you are unsure of your worth:
You are fearfully and wonderfully made. (Psalm 139:14)
You are a daughter of the King.
You are a work in progress.
You are never alone, trust in God, and reach out to others.
You are valuable and created for a specific purpose.
God loves you.
You do not have to be perfect to be loved. You are loved immeasurably!
We all have bad days, tomorrow is a new one. It's never too late to change, seek God's will. "Joy comes in the morning." (Psalm 30:5)
When Satan tries to tell you- you are worthless, no one cares about you, your family doesn't need you, give up. WE have to remember he is a liar, deceiver and will do anything to steal our joy. You have to persevere, and finish the race. You are valuable and amazing! I'm not giving up and I'm rooting for you.
"Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you." 2 Cor 13:11


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Perhaps after a gap of sixty years, a foreigner performed in Cuba, the communist country which has been slowly on the path of transformation. Famous British rock band, "The Rolling Stones" have rocked Havana, playing to tens of thousands in the Cuban capital. Interestingly, many of those at the free concert were lifelong fans who for years had to keep quiet about their love of the Stones and other groups.
The concert comes days after a historic visit by US President Barack Obama.
On an island overlooked by time for more than a half century, the group became the focal point of life for at least a day. The iconic tongue logo sprouted up on T-shirts across Havana, and cabbies, bartenders and friendly locals asked almost anyone, "Do you know the Rolling Stones will play tonight?" as if to confirm that the concert was indeed real.


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Chickens were domesticated about 8000 years ago
Chickens can lay white, brown, blue, green, and pink eggs
Chickens are not capable of sustained flight
Fear of chickens is called Alektorophobia
Chickens can travel up to nine mph
The greatest number of known yolks in an egg is nine
It takes a hen about 24 hrs to lay an egg
It takes about 21 days for a chick to hatch
The chicken is the closest known relative to the T-Rex
Chickens are omnivores
Chickens are fun to crochet!
Today I added a new fellow to the ami family. He's a little chick...mostly. He is dubbed Bunny Peep. Actually, he was my husband's idea. I was working on making a mini hen and it just wasn't happening today. A suggestion was made and, voila! Bunny Peep was born. And here he is:
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Here are some more...conventional chickies:
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It has not even been 15 freaking days from CNY and shitty luck still continues. The first thing is about the photos that I printed online. They arrived more quickly than expected but the quality was shitty. The paper material is not even a photo paper. Sigh..
I am doing closing shift this week. On Tuesday, I had meeting in the morning and I also had annual health screening. I had to wake up at 5am so that I could finish my health screening quickly and then not be late for meeting at Clementi. The previous day was so busy that I had no time to take my blood pressure. I reached at about 7am and the BP stations were not ready yet. Obviously the staff were all upstairs for health screening too. I was not allowed to have my blood drawn unless I had my BP readings. I understand that the people doing the screening were just doing their job but I could help but being an asshole to them. I already told them that BP stations were not open yet and they still did not let me do my blood withdrawal first.
And because of that slight delay, I ended up with a fucked up taxi driver. Not only he was vulgar, he was also the typical self-entitled citizens who thought that the country and government owed him a living. I really hate this kind of people. Complain so much about not having money and why everything is so expensive bla bla bla. If everything must be as cheap as what you want, then what do you think the other people will have money? Jeez.. Anyway what made me really angry was he double charged me. Fucker.. The credit card transaction was approved but because the receipt was not printed, he said it was not approved. He asked me to pay cash and contact the company for receipt bla bla bla. I checked my credit card today and really that transaction went through. ComfortDelGro automated reply says reply will be within 3 working days so tomorrow I will call them and be an asshole again. After all this is about money.
I am glad that I was not tempted to buy photo albums online as I found albums with nicer covers and comparable price at Popular. There was buy 1 for 1 promotion as well but it was not mentioned anywhere. I only realised it at home when I scanned the receipt for CapitaStar. The cashier also did not ask me anything when doing the scanning though I bought an odd quantity. Perhaps he also never saw it on his till. I emailed them and luckily they allowed me to take 1 more album hehe..
KFC released new menu Chizza yesterday. As the name suggests, it is supposed to be a pizza but the dough is replaced with chicken. The picture looks yummy but sadly promo picture is always different from actual product. Haha.. I bought ala carte for $5.10 and I think it is overhyped. I don't know if I am not impressed because I had it as a take-away and the chicken was already somewhat cold by the time I reach home.
Today is another bad day because of 2 fucktards. Another self-entitled old man never asked plaster yesterday but expected that doctor would always give at each visit. For goodness sake, it is his own problem and he was damn bloody rude to ask me to call the doctor. Seriously, if this is my own company, I would just get you to fuck off. In the evening, I already did not feel like having dinner but I decided to accompany my friend. I accidentally dropped the beeper and the person was like a fuck face. I already said sorry so what else he wanted sia. If your stall is prepared to use beeper, then be prepared for patrons to accidentally drop it or lose it. My friend went to collect the food when it was ready and he was scolded by a different staff. I think perhaps they also spit on our food or something. It is one of the western stalls at Holland Village food center. Just find the one that looks brighter, more crowded, and fuck faces manning the stall.
Oh well, whatever it is, to these people who had made my life sucky for this week, I wish you all the worst. Go fuck yourself, go die, or go bankrupt.


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Benton Kirk, retired, is a veteran of the Civil War and a pioneer resident of Columbiana County. He was born
in Allegheny County, Pa., Jan. 9, 1844, the son of Captain Samuel B. and Tamar (Miller) Kirk.
Captain Samuel B. Kirk, a native of Allegheny County, Pa., was a farmer. He served as captain of the militia for
a number of years and in later life went to Illinois, where he died. His wife was born in Monongahela County, W.
Va. They were the parents of 16 children as follows: Brison and James, deceased; Elizabeth, married John Agnew,
both deceased; Samuel, deceased; Margaret, married Benona Reed, both deceased; Adam, deceased; Jane, married John
Dolby, a Civil War veteran, both deceased; Maria, deceased; Isiah, served during the Civil War with Company K,
Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, died shortly after the close of the war; Agnes, married Joseph Swearingen of Lincoln,
Nebraska, both deceased; Benton, the subject of this sketch; Mary, married Robert Cunningham, lives at Chester,
W. Va.; William, John and Robert N., all deceased; and one child died in infancy.
Benton Kirk spent his boyhood in Allegheny County, Pa., and began life as a farmer, earning a salary of $6 per
month. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in Company A, 115th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served with
this company for two years and eleven months. With his company he was rated on Sherman's March to the Sea, but
they were intercepted by Gen. Hoods army and Mr. Kirk's outfit was left behind to guard the railroads. He was discharged
at Murfreesboro, Tenn., June 22, 1865. He has since resided in East Liverpool, and has been retired since 1911.
Mr. Kirk was married first on Dec. 24, 1874, to Miss Isabel Johnson, of Chester, W. Va. She died in June, 1875.
On April 25, 1876, Mr. Kirk married Miss Mary Ann McCoy of Beaver County, Pa., the daughter of James H. and Martha
McCoy. She died April 9, 1910. Thirteen children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kirk, as follows: (1) Martha Jane, married
Robert Reed, lives at Sebring, Ohio, and they have four children: Albert C., Bernice, Elizabeth and Mildred; (2)
Anna Belle, married David Morris, lives at South Heights, Pa., and they have five children, Sylvia, Florence, Olive,
Carl and Hazel; (3) Tamar, born Sept. 20, 1879, married Cecil M. Fair, lives at East Palestine, Ohio, and they
have six children: Harold, Raymond, Joseph, Madeline, Glenn and Charles; (4) James F., born March 3, 1881, married
Ethel Evans, and they have two children, Alice and Frederick; (5) William, born Feb. 11, 1884, married Valley Bruce,
and they have two children, Althea and Robert; (6) Thomas, born Dec. 6, 1885, a World War veteran, lives at Woodlawn,
Pa.; (7) Bryson, born March 1, 1887, lives at Woodlawn, Pa., married Zelma Winkle, and they have two children,
Leona and Russel; (8) Ira, born March 25, 1890, lives at Woodlawn, Pa.; (9) Claire Osborn, born Sept. 17, 1893,
lives at Corapolis, Pa., served during the World War, with Company F, 210th U. S. Engineers; (10) Fern Elizabeth,
born Nov. 17, 1895, married C. Bradshaw, lives at Monaca, Pa., and they have three children, Virginia, Eleanor
and Lewis; (11) Mary Lucinda, born April 6, 1878, died in January, 1881; (12) Myrtle Mae, born July 1, 1899, married
Walter Toreence, lives at East Liverpool, and they have four children: Beulah, Warren, Merle, and Bonivere; (13)
a son died in infancy.
Mr. Kirk holds membership in the United Presbyterian Church and is affiliated with the Grand Army of the Republic.
He is a Republican. At the present time Benton Kirk is commander of General Lyons Post, No. 44, G. A. R., East
Liverpool, Ohio. Mr. Kirk is in his 83rd year.
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How old do you have to be to be a leader?
Can a child be a leader?
Lots of kids have the qualities that we look for in a leader.
Are they born with them? Do they learn the skills at home? At school?
Leadership skills can be encouraged and learned. Kids can be exposed to good leadership at home, in their community, in media. The great qualities of leaders can be pointed out to kids, and kids can be shown ways to take leadership, even in small ways.
In our hunt around the net for inspiration for kids we came across a site called Inspire My Kids and they have a good article on kids and leadership.
Here is a part of that article:
Anyone can be a leader and the world definitely needs lots more good leaders!
What is leadership?
It is all around you and shows up in many ways.
Leadership is…
Doing the
right thing without being asked or when no one is watching
others in need
others on the right path
Setting a
good examples for others and being a good role model
Stand up for
others even when it may be the hard thing to do
Leadership is one of the most important skills you can learn to be the best person you can be and make the world a better place. The great thing is, you have the opportunity to practice leadership every single day in your home, at school, in sports and everywhere in between.
Good leaders are not bossy and loud.
They are:
Good at listening
Strong communicators
In control of themselves
Here a few leadership quotes from the article:
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way." – John C. Maxwell
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
"Today a reader, tomorrow a leader. " – Margaret Fuller
"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." – John F. Kennedy
"I never thought in terms of being a leader. I thought very simply in terms of helping people." – John Hume
"A good leader inspires others with confidence in him; a great leader inspires them with confidence in themselves. " – Unknown
Topics are offered for leadership discussions…
What is your
favorite quotation about leadership above? Why?
opportunities do you have every day to practice leadership?
Talk about
someone you know who is a great leader. What is it about them that makes them so?
What is one
thing you can do to become a better leader?
And as well as resources and ideas for teachers, suggestions for kids to take leadership action are offered…
Check out the site called, Inspire My Kids,
for more on leadership and kids,
and other inspiring articles and stories.
What activities can you think of
-to help kids develop leadership skills
-to encourage kids to take leadership in their own young lives?


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18 octobre 2010
Mist of Rouge... XD ♥
I was laughing at Kisaki Project's PV Aisyuu - Unrequieted Love- but... OMG!!!! Mist of Rouge just beated them. The had a song called "Flow Tears" and, man, the PV is überly cheezy XDDD Like, ok, they show river's flow to create an effect with the title of the song. Crap, THAT IS SO FUNNY XDDD ♥ And the clip is all long with pictures of nature. LOL. There it is:


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At the end of 2016, I received amazing news that I was selected a micro-grant from Art Starts to further along my research into double exposure photography. How is a "double exposure" created? Double or multiple exposure photography is a method used to expose a frame of film twice (or even three times) to combine two separate images onto just one strip of film. My proposal was to create a book of portraits using this method of photography in the Ward 30 area of Toronto.
About the book:
This photography book features 35mm film double exposure portraits of 16 cyclists and their favourite places to cycle in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.
All of these cyclists responded to a call for participants for my project via social media, email and word of mouth. We met and we chatted passionately about cycling and the meaning of memory and space. Our engagements resulted in a series of unique
double exposure portraits (photographed at bikeSauce) with their chosen location layered on top of the re-loaded film. Together, as photographer and participant, we created these portraits that blend or embed person and place together.
I am indebted to the 16 wonderful people that you will meet in this book.
Portraits of the 16 participants:
June 9th book launch at bikeSauce, Toronto – Photography by John Belton and Áine Belton
Here is a map of the participants' locations visited in Toronto and the GTA:
Double Exposure photography 2015-2016
I have taken a break from using my DSLR and photoshop to create a series of double exposures with no editing. The element of chance is incorporated when I shoot a roll of film only to reload it back into the camera and shoot with it again. I do not make a note of what each frame already has upon it – I know a theme for the roll e.g., portraits of a particular city, portraits of street art, architecture, family and friends. However I tend to then write over the theme or a roll with an additional theme so you could have a roll of double exposures of portraits of family with urban architecture. Elements of both combine to form unique compositions, ultimately it is the camera settings and exposure time that control how these double exposures will look.
This project has been in development on and off for 2 years depending on self-funding.
Below are examples of travel combinations – Cologne (Germany) / Faversham (UK) – 2015
Collaborative Double Exposures – Dublin/Rome/Galway (2016)
I sent rolls of film to fellow Irish photographers Janet Williams and Aoife O'Sullivan. We kept our ideas secret from the start, trying to keep the surprise of the image layers to ourselves. Using two different cameras (my Nikon and their own cameras) we have some unexpected overlapping images in some of the frames! Janet shot her roll in Dublin and sent it to me to shoot over whilst I was on vacation in Rome in August 2016. Aoife's roll was shot in both Dublin and Galway, she has arranged a mix of urban and country scenes on her roll. Similarly, Aoife's roll was with me whilst I was in Rome. The results were very unexpected and abstract with some candid portraits of family and photographer, city and home life. I used sheets of clear/colored acetate to layer on shapes and glows of color to some of the shots.
Janet Williams / Aine Belton
Aoife O'Sullivan / Aine Belton
December Collaboration – Yunner and Aine, Toronto and Dublin
My good friend and talented professional photographer Yunner borrowed my Nikon and shot scenes around the Kensington market area in snowy Toronto. His idea was about finding spaces that were ubiquitous, places that looked like they could be anywhere in the world and it is a very common fact that Toronto is the most diverse city in the world. When Yunner finished with this roll of film, I re-loaded the camera and shot scenes in Dublin just before Christmas Eve. Here's how it worked:


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Safety and Security Training for NCCR staffs
NCCR by the support of SLRC organized Safety and Security training for NCCR staffs on 24th April 2013 at the meeting hall of Embassy of Switzerland, in Kathmandu. The training was facilitated by the Senior Security Manager of Swiss Embassy Mr. Tshewang Ngudup .
The major focus of the program was on becoming aware on safety and security issues at the time of research and, personal level safety and security. Knowledge on Safety issues regarding Earthquake, Lightening, Fire etc were delivered by the expert. Some of the security issues like criminality, abductions, and demonstrations were also discussed in the program. The major objective of the program was to deliver knowledge on safety and security issues to the researchers of NCCR so that they would be able to tackle the complicated situations which might exist in the future. The training helped the staffs to gain safety and security knowledge and had boost confidence in tackling the situations.


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WASHINGTON — The tip that led to the FBI's DC subway bomb-plot sting came from a source in the Muslim community, law-enforcement officials said yesterday.
That tip in early January led to an elaborate ruse in which Farooque Ahmed, a naturalized citizen, was given intelligence-gathering duties and coded information in a Koran by two people posing as al Qaeda operatives, all part of a supposed plot to attack the DC subway system.
During the FBI operation, Ahmed, 34, met repeatedly with undercover agents posing as terrorists and videotaped train stations looking for the deadliest places to plant a bomb, authorities said.
Ahmed, a CUNY grad who once lived on Staten Island, was arrested Wednesday, just weeks before he planned to make the annual religious pilgrimage to the Islamic holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.


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Seriously…like you haven't had this conflict…EVER?
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Daily Prompt: ConflictPosted: November 2, 2013 by By The Numb3rs (BTN LLC) in Body Image, Conflict, Daily Prompt, Detroit, Dumbbells, Sneakers, Snickers, Snickers Doesn't Satisfy, What the heck is that?
Tags: #Fail, daily prompt, Scale, sneakers, Snickers, Snickers Doesn't Satisfy
To Tell The Truth Tuesday: How I Found My AbsPosted: September 17, 2013 by By The Numb3rs (BTN LLC) in Abs, Body Image, Exercise, Healthy Choices, Healthy Living, In My Opinion, Inspiration, Legos, Magazines, Random Thoughts, Rock Hard Abs, To Tell The Truth Tuesday, Tuesday Takeaways, Tuesday Tips, Tupac
Tags: 2Pac, Abs, Body Image, bold print, comedy, crossfit, curves, determination, exercise, Gym, health, healthy-living, laugh at yourself, Laughter, Lovin' life, magazine rack, NO Excuses, Rock Hard Abs, snafu, sneakers, sports bra, Tupac
Hey, look. Another write-up on abs!
Not really.
Take a peek at any magazine rack anywhere and you'll see "Rock Hard Abs" in bold print near a set of…uh…rock hard abs. I get a little depressed when I see those racks (the magazines…and the abs).
I'm fairly certain I have abs…somewhere…under the crinkly skin nobody sees unless I parade around in the dark under a spotlight in a sports bra (guess that would mean I wouldn't be in the dark, huh?). I'm certain they're supposed to be located in the "gap". No, not the Gap – but that space between my tube boobs and belly button (which could be mistaken for an Apple branding snafu: iButton??).
I think I found them.
On a good day I can suck in enough air to look like I got a
Tupac two-pack there.
Throwback Thursday: McChubby vs McSassyPosted: September 12, 2013 by By The Numb3rs (BTN LLC) in Before and After, Body Image, Get it OFF!, Get Up and Go!, Greatness, Healthy Choices, Healthy Living, In My Opinion, Inspiration, Just Do It, Life, Michigan, Pictures, Random Thoughts, Smart Choices, success, Throwback Thursday
Tags: before and after, Body Image, Celebrate Yourself, determination, exercise, Gym, healthy living, Look what I did, Lovin' life, NO Excuses, NSV's, smart choices, sneakers, Success!, Throwback Thursday, weight loss
I didn't intentionally set out to have a zillion pair of sneakers out on the porch (technically more sneakers could be found in a bin, in a box over in the storage closet, in a plastic garbage bag, or in a New Balance box which presently doubles as a door stop device). The sneaker pile is a daily reminder I no longer weigh 360ish pounds…
Tuesday Workout of the DayPosted: September 10, 2013 by By The Numb3rs (BTN LLC) in Detroit, Exercise, Fitness, Healthy Choices, Healthy Living, Indoor Gym, Just Do It, Resistance Bands, Smart Choices, Sneakers, Tuesday Workouts, Weight Loss, Workouts
Tags: determination, Detroit, Don't be a POW, exercise, healthy living, NO Excuses, outdoor gym, smart choices, sneakers, Success!, weight loss, Working out
Monday Motivation: Just Keep MovingPosted: September 9, 2013 by By The Numb3rs (BTN LLC) in Fitness, Get it OFF!, Get Up and Go!, Healthy Choices, Healthy Living, Inspiration, Just Do It, Monday Motivation, Movement
Tags: Body Image, Celebrate Yourself, determination, Don't be a POW, exercise, Gym, healthy living, healthy-living, Monday Motivation, NO Excuses, Quick Tips, smart choices, sneakers, Success!, weight loss, Working out
Tuesday Tips: Diabetic Foot CheckPosted: September 3, 2013 by By The Numb3rs (BTN LLC) in Diabetics, Feet, Foot Care, Healthy Living, Smart Choices, Sneakers, Tuesday Tips, Uncategorized, Workouts
Tags: Band-Aids, Check Your Feet, Diabetics, Foot Care, healthy living, Quick Tips, shapes and colors, smart choices, sneaker, sneakers, thick socks, weight loss journey, Working out
If you're on a weight loss journey and are diabetic, make sure you're taking care of all 2,000 body parts – especially your feet!
Proper Support
Make sure your sneakers have proper support. Before you buy, check out several different pair for good support. Improper support can negatively affect your arches, ankles, and knees, making your workouts very painful. Quick tip: grab the sneaker by the heel and toe and give it a quick bend. If the sneaker bends easily, put it back! There's no support in the arches. The more resistance in the arch area the better the support. Bend a few sneakers by different manufacturers, you'll be pretty amazed at what you find.
Proper Toe-Box Width & Depth
Toe Box is the part of the sneaker that covers and protects your toes. Toe boxes come in a variety of shapes and colors, and should be wide enough to be comfortable for your toes. Quick tip: When trying on sneakers, try to do so near the end of the day. Feet tend to swell throughout the day. Also, try on sneakers with thin socks. If you try on sneakers with thick socks, they won't fit properly.
Proper Socks
Socks make a world of difference for just about anyone, but with diabetics is even more important. Proper socks that wick away moisture and provide a good fit will reduce problems such as blisters. Quick tip: the cheaper the sock, the crapier they may be. Consider spending a few on some good socks and only wear them when you work out. Your feet will thank you later.
Check Your Feet After Your Workouts
Check your feet regularly, especially at the end of your workouts. Diabetics need to always be aware of changes or cuts on their feet. Quick tip: keep a small bandage kit with you wherever you go. Blister band-aids provide good protection to cut or blistered areas on the feet. You can also keep a pair of clean flip flops to change into after your workouts.
Get Fitted
Best thing you could ever do for your feet is to get fitted by a run shop. They'll check how you walk, make sure your ankles aren't rolling, and insure you receive a pair of sneakers which provide you with support. You pay for what you get – bargains don't necessarily mean you'll get a good pair of sneakers. Quick tip: if you're not able to get fitted, check out New Balance. They offer more sneaker fit combinations than any other sneaker company out there through "shoe last". Shoe last is a 360 degree mode of the foot used to create each sneaker's heel width, instep height, toe box width and toe box depth. The shoe last helps ensure the best possible fit.
Monday Motivation: Get a Buddy Better than YouPosted: August 26, 2013 by By The Numb3rs (BTN LLC) in Cancer, Detroit, Exercise, Fitness, Foster Braun, Get a Buddy, Gilda's Club 5K, Ginny Braun, Healthy Living, Inspiration, Just Do It, Laces, Monday Motivation, Multiple Myeloma, Outdoor Gym, People, Random Acts of Kindness, Running, Sneakers, success, Summer, Unlimited, Workout Buddies, Workouts
Tags: Cancer, determination, Detroit, Don't be a POW, exercise, Foster & Ginny Braun, foster braun, friend rebekah, Friends, Gilda's Club, health, healthy living, healthy-living, Look what I did, Monday Motivation, Multiple Myeloma, NO Excuses, NSV's, outdoor gym, running, sneakers, Success!, The Adlers
A handful of us from church signed up for the Gilda's Club 2013 5K Run/Walk on October 12th in honor of Foster Braun. Foster's a member of our church, and also a radio personality here in the Detroit area (Foster has a voice that would melt Wolverine's metal alloy adamantium skeleton). He's married to a lovely woman, Ginny – they are just the perfect couple. Foster is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Our team, Team Foster, will be helping to raise funds for Gilda's Club and the research to find a cure for Multiple Myeloma.
Prepping for is so not like riding a bike.
My friend Rebekah and I got together last night to "run together". My cocky-meter was set to about medium-high because you know, I workout. So we meet up, agree on timed runs (6 minutes on, 2 minutes off), set our respective fitness apps, and away we went for a nice 3.1 mile jaunt. I kept up once or twice, but for the most part Bekah was a good half mile ahead of me. It sucked. I got smoked by a mom of four extremely rambunctious boys!
Kick up your routine: consider a workout buddy who's better than you are at a certain activity. It's extra special if that buddy encourages and pushes you to go a little further – even if they're a lot cuter than you and a half mile ahead of the game.
And if you're able, consider making a donation to help us raise funds for Gilda's Club and cancer research. Our team goal is $500.00. I'm hoping all of you will consider helping us make it to $2,000.00.
Get up & GO!


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Getting surgery can be a scary thing if you're unprepared. Before you go in for treatment, it is a good idea to have a few questions prepared to ask the doctor. Peace of mind comes from knowing and understanding. Take the time to allow the doctor to answer questions of uncertainty and curiosity. Also, it is important to ask questions that will prepare you for a successful surgery. Here are five questions that you may want to ask your surgeon.
It is important to know if the surgery is needed right away and what it will do to help you. Is it going to relieve pain, fix a deformity or prevent future problems? Your doctor should be able to go through exactly how the surgery will help you. You'll feel much better knowing exactly what is going on with your body and that surgery can fix the issue. Decreasing anxiety and nervousness will aid in preparing for surgery and the healing process there after. Your doctor wants you to be informed so make sure you ask this question.
Before surgery there are steps you need to take to prepare your body. The most common is not eating or drinking the night before. Also smoking and alcoholic beverages should cease 24 hours before surgery. Whether you're undergoing breast augmentation surgery or rhinoplasty, certain activities can pose threat to the body as it undergoes surgical procedures.
Your body needs to be in the best shape possible to handle the stress from anesthesia and other things. Your doctor will be able to tell you all of the things you need the day before you are admitted for surgery. Knowing how to prepare may ease your mind before the big day. Just make sure you follow all of the doctor's suggestions.
Also before going under the knife, your doctor will mark the area or areas with marker. Make sure these areas are correct. Sometimes you can even ask if an incision can be made so it goes a certain way or is less noticeable. Make sure you can get exactly what you want because it's your body. Doctors will try to accommodate you if they can in a safe manner. They will let you know what they can and can't do. Just make sure you take the time to talk about it.
The doctor can share information about past surgeries similar to the one you will be receiving. They can tell you how long it usually takes and the success rate. If there are any risks you should be aware of, they will be able to share those then. Having a doctor share their expertise can build trust and leave you with a little more comfort. Also knowing things that have happened with past surgeries, you can know what to expect with yours. Try choosing a doctor with as much experience as possible.
Understanding the recovery process ahead of time will help you prepare at home. You can get the proper clothing and equipment ready at home so the transition is smooth. Your doctor should know whether or not you have the proper means to recover safely at home. They can tailor a recovery plan to fit your needs. You will also be able to make the proper arrangements at work and for childcare if needed. Especially when small children are involve, you may not be able to life and care for them the way you need too.
Understanding what you need to do to recover will help you plan for this to get the help you need. The doctor can also go over expectations for pain and the medication you will need to help manage it. At this point you can go over allergies and your doctor can make sure everything is correct for you after surgery.
Cost is a big area for concern. You should know the cost of surgery so that you can compare surgery cost with other surgeons. Also if you need to use insurance, you need to know whether or not they will accept it. Cost should be understood so you can know how to prepare for the future. Having a rough picture of monthly costs is good to know if you need to come out of pocket. You have to know if the doctor even accepts a payment plan.
Being educated on what will happen to you before, during, and after surgery is important. Not only will it calm some anxiety, it will also ensure that you know you are receiving what you need. Most of the time surgery is irreversible so asking questions will help you get a feel of what you're getting into. These are only five of the many questions you should ask your Bay Area breast surgeons before going under the knife.continue...
Do you want to know the key to finding the perfect breast augmentation surgeon? Simple. Do some research and pinpioint the best breast augmentation surgeon who is right for you.
That may seem like a simple answer, but it's surprising how many people don't do their homework when looking for a breast augmentation surgeon. With the appropriate credentials, your chances of getting successful results increase dramatically.
With that said, it's important you know what to need in your choice Bay Area breast augmentation surgeons. Here are some tips to help you do just that.
1) Board-certified Surgeon. Never make a mistake by not looking for this all-important credential. This feature is obtained because they have reached the highest quality of training and skill. Don't choose a doctor who doesn't have certification.
Along with certification, there are many breast augmentation surgeons who have never had any formal residency experience. Ask if this is the case in the doctor's training history.
2) A State License. This is vital because it's the minimum prerequisite for performing plastic surgery in each state. No state license, no right to practice. It's as simple as that. A state license is always a public record. Go online to check and be sure your breast augmentation surgeon has one.
3) Certification Verification. Many scams arise from disreputable breast augmentation surgeons who try to fool people into thinking they are certified when they aren't. You must never take anyone's word that they are. This can be avoided by contacting your local plastic surgery association and ask if your surgeon choice is indeed certified.
4) Research Malpractice Cases. This is vital. Before you ever sign anything, even after you feel this surgeon may be the one you want, you must find out if there's a history of malpractice cases. Again, these cases will be public record and your local courthouse will have plenty of records if there are any.
Your choice of surgeon should also allow you to share your goals and desires of what your new body will look like. Don't be afraid to ask him or her many questions in the initial consultation. What to expect before, during and after questions are always appropriate at this time. Other questions such as will there be scarring, pain or any other discomfort, and the breast augmentation Bay Area cost averages of surgery are also wise to ask.
It can't be stressed enough how important it is you do your homework when trying to find the ideal breast augmentation surgeon. It's a matter of protection for your body, your future and your peace of mind.continue...
In most cases, individuals seek spine surgery to minimize pain and maximize mobility associated with the region between the neck and the sacrum (particularly the low back.) Highly-sought by older adults and athletes alike, many individuals seek the professional guidance and services of a spine surgeon.
Most individuals dealing with debilitating back pain or spinal malfunctions educate themselves about their ailments and their options to correct such issues. To help, below we highlight five safe and effective forms of spinal surgery for you to consider if you're dealing with side-lining pain or mobility issues in the spine.
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is a form of spine surgery that is recommended after failure of non-surgical methods to relieve pain on the neck and arms as a result of the spinal nerves being under pressure.
During the spinal surgery, the herniated disc is removed partially or wholly to prevent risk of damage to the spinal nerves and cord. Thereafter a bone graft is inserted between the vertebrae in place of the disc. This is to prevent the vertebrae from rubbing onto each other and collapsing.
The bone graft and vertebrae are fixed in place with screws and metal plates and overtime will join together to form a solid piece of bone. Recovery with this type of spine surgery is usually 4-6 weeks. However, the relief from the pain areas occurs soon after being discharged.
Cervical disc replacement is a form a spinal surgery that is only done after failure of non-surgical methods. An incision is done at the front of the neck to replace damaged and protruding discs with artificial discs. This is as result of the damaged discs irritating the spinal nerves that are supported by roots in the spinal cord. The damaged discs lead to pain and numbness in the neck and arms.
After replacement of the disc, a bone graft is inserted to ensure the bones fuse after sometime. The patient can go home that day, then recovery and relief will start almost immediately. This method is not recommended on children.
A patient needing minimally invasive lumbar discectomy may be having symptoms including pain in the lower back, muscle weakness in the lower extremities and numbness.
The aim of this type of spinal surgery is to treat the herniated disc in the lower region of the back as a result of irritation of spinal nerves which have roots near the spinal cord, which is near the disc.
An incision is done in the lower back to avoid damaging the muscles and also to ensure quick recovery. Below is short video by Dr. Joshua Rovner that goes into greater detail about this particular spine surgery procedure. Dr. Joshua Rovner is one of the most reputable spine surgeons in New Jersey who provides all of the spine surgery procedures mentioned in this post.
During this spinal surgery procedure, muscles are then removed temporarily from the bone and part of the bone is then removed in order to reach the disc. Either part or the whole herniated disc is removed to relieve pressure and pain on the lower back. The patient can go home immediately after the surgery and recovery process may take a few weeks.
Lumbar spinal fusion applicable where non-surgical means do not apply. The purpose of this form of spine surgery is to stabilize the lumbar spine more. Symptoms include: Pain in hips, lower back and spinal stenosis.
Lumbar spinal fusion surgery is done through a vertical incision in the lower back region but over the spine. During the spine surgery procedure, the muscle is temporarily removed from the bone in order to reach the vertebrae, lumbar discectomy is done to remove part of the vertebrae so as to reach the damaged disc. This is done either partially or wholly. A bone graft is inserted between the vertebrae for support and stability. The patient goes home after few days. The recovery period is between 4-6 weeks although full recovery takes few more months.
Revision spine surgery is done due to: Post-surgical complications, previous wrong diagnosis and infection in the surgical area. The main purpose is to reduce pain. It is more complex as it deals with scar and bone tissues.
In conclusion, since spine surgery is recommended only after non-surgical methods have failed, the need for a well-trained orthopaedic or neurosurgeon is vital. This is to avoid the revision of spine surgery because of reasons such as misdiagnosis. To learn more about these types of spine surgery, or to connect with a professional and highly experienced orthopaedic spine surgeon, contact Dr. Joshua Rovner, a reputable spine surgeon in New Jersey.
Progressive Spine & Orthopaedics
440 Curry Avenue, Suite A
Englewood, NJ 07631
You can also check out New Jersey spine surgeon, Dr. Rovner, on Google+ and Facebook to see some of his reviews.continue...
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3D Modeling for Every Phase of DesignHosts: Paul Beaty-Pownall, Managing Director, bpr Architects
Guests: Rubina Siddiqui, Assoc. AIA, Senior Product Specialist – BIM Solutions, Vectorworks Inc.
For 1 AIA LU credit, take this test after watching out webinar.
Join Paul Beaty-Pownall, managing director at bpr architects, as he explains how his office leverages 3D modeling to provide information at each stage of the design process. Attendees will explore this process through a case study example of proposals for a new train station at West Hampstead in London. Attendees will also learn how to structure a model to manage design changes and how to make the best use of the 3D environment to explore better design solutions.
Learning Objectives:
- Discover the difference between 2D drafting and 3D modeling.
- Utilize 3D modeling throughout the entire lifecycle of a design project.


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A better mousetrap
Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door.
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
I don't really love any of the apps I use. Some are ok, some are great, but none of them are perfect (my apps included). Maybe it's because I'm a developer, or maybe I have high standards, or maybe it's just because you really can't please everyone. So it's interesting to me when a new app comes out in an already crowded space. To do apps, unit converters, tip calculators, and note taking apps are all a dime a dozen on the app store. Yet, developers keep making new and better apps in these categories. Why?
Because no app is perfect. No category of app is a solved problem — there is always a better solution. Yes, always. That's why year after year, Apple makes new iPhones, new computers, and new operating systems. There is never an end. As much as I love to see exciting, new innovations in brand new markets, I'm also happy to know people aren't satisfied with the status quo. From cars to refrigerators to tooth brushes, we keep iterating, making them better little by little. I love the big leaps, but I'm just as happy to see the small improvements.
I wouldn't necessarily set out to create an app for a crowded market, but if you're unhappy with the existing options and have a better way, then don't let it stop you. If you don't like what's out there, there is a good chance other people feel the same. And this doesn't apply just to apps, but to every product, from iPhone docks to thermostats.


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Miami GOP leaders are Trump's enablers
The list of national Republicans choosing principle over Donald Trump continues to grow nationally. The latest was Florida Republican Party spokesman Wadi Gaitan, who resigned this week. He is in good company: Conservative compass George Will; former U.S. Treasurer Rosario Marin; Brent Scowcroft, former national security adviser to presidents George H.W. Bush and Gerald Ford; and strategist Sally Bradshaw, to name a few.
However, some Miami Republicans, once respected across the political spectrum, have tossed principles and embraced Trump's Dark Ages candidacy. The latest was U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart and before that was Helen Aguirre Ferre, now Trump's de facto Hispanic spokeswoman. Diaz-Balart worked on an immigration bill that the GOP's Trump wing nixed, but which earned Diaz-Balart bipartisan cred. Aguirre was a champion of DREAMers and education at Miami Dade College, where she chaired the board of trustees. Last month that board elected another chair, after weeks of community pressure asking Aguirre to resign either as GOP spokeswoman or her board position.
And no, I did not forget Marco Rubio. His chameleon-like character — four diametrically opposed immigration positions, calls for state legislation on climate change policy before denying science and his reelection bid after saying for the 10,000th time he wouldn't, etc. — anesthetized me to his endorsement of the guy he called a "con man" and who belittled the senator.
If Diaz-Balart and Aguirre were young operatives, I would not have been disappointed. They support a man who launched his campaign calling Hispanics "rapists" and "drug dealers;" who vulgarly attacked Fox News reporter Megyn Kelly referring, to parts of her anatomy; who mocks the disabled. They support a man who has incited violence against African-American protesters at his rallies; a man who used in campaign literature an insulting graphic of the Star of David lifted from a White supremacist website; and attacked an American-born judge based on his Hispanic heritage. His latest was a verbal shelling against the Muslim parents of a U.S. Marine killed in combat. This is the man these two South Florida leaders chose.
Maybe Diaz-Balart was worried about a nonexistent primary. Maybe Aguirre wanted to be inside to influence the process. But influence Trump? Ask Paul Manafort how that is going. Also, there are other entities whose job is not to defend the nominee, as is the RNC's, but still promote conservative ideas. That's what Ruth Guerra, Aguirre's predecessor, did when she quit the RNC unable to stomach Trump. Given the example of Guerra and Gaitan example, party loyalty rings hollow.
Last year, when party loyalty was a strong reason to back a candidate, I ran into Aguirre at a restaurant. I have debated her on Spanish media countless times. We disagreed on many policy areas, and agreed on some. It was always a healthy and civil competition of ideas. I had a high degree of respect for her intellect and her conviction.
When I approached her to say hello, she said: "I have some news, but you're not going to like it," and handed me her Jeb Bush for president business card. I smiled and told her we'd continue to disagree and predicted some tough debates, but congratulated her. She was working for a qualified candidate, who respects diversity — and lives it — and who reaches across the aisle to find common ground.
As Google readily tells us, Aguirre did not spare Trump in the next few months. She compared him to a "street dog," blamed him for inciting violence in his rallies and criticized his crude, personal attacks. As Bush sank, I thought Aguirre would emerge after November as one of those Republicans who would take back the party from Trump and restore Reagan's positive outlook.
Instead, she has been telling Hispanics Trump is not a racist and is a "leader" with a steady hand. Really?
In November, both Aguirre and Diaz-Balart will be seen either as enablers who sold the future of a diverse America to a fascist — as defined by conservative Robert Kagan — or as co-opted individuals who joined Marco Rubio and helped destroy the Republican Party of inclusive conservatism.
José Dante Parra is a Democratic strategist and head of ProsperoLatino, LLC. He is a former senior adviser to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.


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Tilt Shift Video
Bathtub IV from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.
I found this video very interesting. Here's a note from artist: This is a personal project that would not have been possible without the support of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. Thanks to the entire team for their generous access during training exercises and patrols this Summer. Since the Service began in 1973, it has carried out more than 21,000 missions ranging from urgent patient transfers to dangerous search and rescue missions.
The Service depends entirely on the generous support of sponsors and the community to stay flying. Donations can be made here: lifesaver.org.au/funding_challenge/donate.html
The time-lapse flight sequences in this film would not be possible without the skill and patience of Chief Pilot Peter Yates. Thanks also to Trevor Cracknell (for getting wet!) and Family.
"CLEMENTINE" (Megan Washington)
Performed by Washington
© 2008 J Albert & Son Pty Limited
Used with permission
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The Denver Broncos' wildest of offseasons came to an end Thursday night when Arizona Cardinals quarterback Ryan Lindley threw for two touchdowns in a 32-24 victory at Denver.
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Mike Thomas signs with Arizona Cardinals
Mike Thomas is signing with the Arizona Cardinals, a source who had spoken with the wide receiver said Tuesday.


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Passion for big cats runs deep in Kansas cow country
The big cats probably no longer look for Billy Dean Pottorff.
Three years have passed since they last saw him. Some used to recognize the sound of his footsteps coming across the shaded brown dirt.
"Voodoo would raise his head and make that noise of his when he knew it was Billy," said Rebecca Shaffer, Pottorff's sister.
Voodoo is a male African spotted leopard, one of 25 big cats who live at Cedar Cove Feline Conservatory and Education Center about four miles east of this small town.
Pottorff, who died of a heart attack April 18, 2012, started the place. He was a local boy who went off to war at 17, nearly died and brought home scars, medals and something else: Witness to the decimation of jungle tigers by war and poaching.
Cedar Cove, his idea to show people how to save the world's big cats from extinction, drew only a handful of visitors at first. Last year, nearly 60,000 showed up, many on school buses, to see lions and tigers in Kansas cow country.
Pottorff's legacy has lived on in the lives of close friends like BJ, Sarge and Too Tall — everyone got a nickname in his outfit — who kept the place going and growing. Same for the volunteers, including high school students introduced to the cats on field trips.
The guy who took over for Pottorff? The one called Too Tall.
Steve Klein lived in Kansas City's River Market and worked in advertising when he took the Cedar Cove tour. He thought he knew spiel. Never had he heard anything like Pottorff's passion for big cats.
The 6-foot-7-inch Klein soon started volunteering and now is board president and lives in the small house at Cedar Cove.
"Billy made this place," he said a day this week. "When he died, my life began. Poaching and expanded agriculture is going to kill off the big cats if something's not done.
"Here, we can't save the tigers in Asia; we can't buy land for them. But we can educate kids about what needs to be done.
"That's what Billy set out to do. I'm trying to keep it going."
Shaffer, nine years younger than her brother, knew something was wrong when neighbors picked up her and her sister from school.
When they arrived home, two military cars were parked out front. It was April 26, 1970.
Pottorff's helicopter had taken fire and gone down in the Ben Tre province of Vietnam. Some crew members were dead. They didn't know what happened to Pottorff, who had been a door gunner.
"My mom was bent over a table like a weeping willow," she remembered.
Days passed before the family learned that Pottorff had been taken to a hospital in Japan. Severe burns covered more than a fourth of his body. He recovered, came home then returned for a second tour in Vietnam.
When he came home for good in 1972, mostly he talked about the tigers. Casualties of war and greed. He heard them in the jungle. He saw their hides in the village markets. He saw their parts pickled in jars.
"He was a witness to the black market selling tiger parts and he never forgot that," said Bettie Jean "BJ" Auch, vice president of the Cedar Cove board and a longtime friend.
After a mishmash of jobs — welder, county deputy, small engine repair — Pottorff got the idea for his big cat conservatory.
Not everyone around Louisburg was thrilled with the idea; some worried a tiger might escape and eat a cow. Or them.
During the spat, a fellow Vietnam veteran in town, George Criswell, stepped up and gave Pottorff 11 acres for his park.
"I just got tired of people jacking him around," Criswell said back then.
So like he used to sneak raccoons and squirrels into the house as a boy, he started taking in rescue lions, tigers and leopards.
Cedar Cove opened in 2000. Each cat arrived with a story. Tom, an African leopard, used to ride shotgun with a long haul truck driver. When Tom hit 140 pounds, the truck driver figured the cab was getting too small. So he gave the leopard to a bar owner in southwest Iowa.
A sheriff told the bar owner, Uh, no, you can't keep that thing in there.
Most others were simply bad-idea pets that got too big, ate too much and tore up furniture. They arrived scared.
Pottorff lived with them. He's the one who visited when everybody else was gone. He talked to them at night.
Just hours after his death, the conservatory's board of directors convened. Someone said maybe they should close down for a while.
No, Shaffer said, "Billy wouldn't want that. You carry on like he's right here beside you."
From a handful of visitors years back, a Saturday now brings about 150. School field trips and other youth groups show up during the week from as far away as Topeka.
The crowds and school buses please Alberta Whitaker and brings memories of her son. She chuckles when she tells about him sneaking a raccoon up to his room.
"He could talk to animals and they would talk back," she said before pausing.
"He tried lots of things after the war, but Cedar Cove — that was his life."
Take Kansas 68 east out of Louisburg about four miles and you'll see the entrance sign to Cedar Cove.
The gravel drive winds past a small lake. The park, with several buildings including one with a classroom, sits in a cluster of trees.
This is cow country and herds have grazed nearby. The cats watch, a lifetime in captivity unable to squash the nature of a species.
"They'll eye the calves that wander off alone," Klein said.
The big cats are enclosed in habitats surrounded by a 16-foot perimeter fence. They climb on wooden decks and each gets time daily in the adjoining grassy, treed area.
Klein is gathering pipe and fencing material to expand the cats' territory.
"Every year, they show some kind of improvement down there," said James Estes, facilitator of the animal health program at Olathe North High School.
He's taken students on field trips to Cedar Cove for several years.
Jyl Stewart, a junior, said the trip is more than looking at animals. Visitors are first shown what is happening to the different species of big cats all over the world.
"Then when you actually see them, you look at them at differently because you know what is happening," she said.
Estes said the place is limited by size and capital.
"But it shows what grass roots efforts can do for animal conservation and public education," he said. "Those people down there are living out a passion."
About noon a recent day in the vet building, volunteer Sara Harvey measured out raw meat for two lions, six tigers, two leopards, a cougar and an assortment of caracals, servals, Asian leopard cats, bobcats and coatimundis. There's even a couple of gray wolves, Lakota and Kiowa.
Good meat, too. Big chunks of beef, pork and chicken just past the expiration date. Starting to turn — that's when big cats like it best.
A chart on the wall told how much each gets. First up was Rajah, a 10-year-old Bengal tiger.
How much does he get?
"Thirteen," she said.
She smiled and nodded.
"That's light," Klein said as he watched. "In the winter he gets 18 to 22 pounds."
Most of the meat is donated by retailers. Hunters bring in some venison. A highway crew will bring in some road kill.
The animals at Cedar Cove eat three times a week. The 4 p.m. Saturday feeding is a big draw.
Harvey, one of a dozen volunteers, drives from Lee's Summit. As does Sierra Emberson.
So why do they do it? One might think two women in their 20s could find something better to do on a day off than fish around in large tubs for smelly meat.
"Being here has changed my life forever," said Emberson, who studied veterinary emergency medicine. "This place is a small piece of the big picture. What goes on here, we speak for the animals in the wild. We want to inspire people to save these animals. That's what humans are supposed to do.
"That's why I'm here on my day off."
Billy Pottorff would love that. Friends and family say he's out there everyday. They feel his presence.
Maybe the big cats, too. They just don't hear his footsteps in the dirt anymore.
Cedar Cove Feline Conservatory and Education Center is located four miles east of Louisburg, Kan., on Highway 68. Hours are 10 to 5 on Saturdays and 10 to 3 on Sundays. Admission is $7 for adults; $5 for seniors and children ages 4 to 12; under 3 free. To schedule a group tour or for more information, call (913) 837-5515 or go to www.saveoursiberians.org/


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Velly - Isn't that amazing? You have to get PG for your body to correct itself, I'm in the same boat with my Endo, once I get PG my endo will mostly stop developing but the problem is that it's hard to get PG with either of our issues. Quite the Chicken & the egg situation Here's wishing both of us baby dust! Let us know h ow the acupuncture goes!
Shep - Thanks for your support. I guess that's not the worst news about your cysts then, although I don't know where I'd be without advil, with the endo my AF is really mean, I literally have at least one day per cycle where I can leave the house. I have a good feeling you'll get PG soon though I know how you feel, at 4 DPO this cycle I had already tested (this was before my Endo dx) and then a few days later I started to fell twinges and thought maybe but then started to spot and knew it wasn't implantation. I hear that you should BD right when you get your poitive b/c it takes 12-48 hours to O but the swimmers can live for 3 days up in there. We have just always done it everyday until 4 days past O, I hear both skipping a day or doing it everyday is pretty much the same.
HA! I am totally with you about the softcups, they are so weird but worth it, even if just for the fact that I don't leak afterwards, and I was able to get them out, if I couldn't I don't know if I'd try them again.
AFM - Just stuck with AF, stopped spotting and actually bleeding today which means this weekend is pretty much shot, I have a 3 years olds bday party to go to tomorrow and another bday party (35 yr olds) on Sunday but I may have to miss both. Oh and I just got an email from my RE and found out that my endo is a stage 4. Oh well. It's not the worst and I'm still looking forward to the weekend. Baby dust and happy weekend to everyone!
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3 failed IVF cycles with local clinic
1 failed cycle at CCRM But we got accepted into their new study so we are trying one last time! FX!
2nd cycle w/CCRM. 3 perfect blasts out of the bunch, xferred 1, BFP!!!!
DS Born June 24th! We are truly blessed.
Amber, I was reading about endo and came across this : /www.endometriosissurgeon.com
Very interesting reading... I am sure you have read so much already, but I thought it was intriguing.
Of course, I couldn't wait either - tested with a BFN, although that is what I expected... I will say last night, though, I was cramping like a big dog!! It was a combo, though, of cramping due to the over-indulgence of Italian food and what felt a lot like AF cramps. I also have had these horrible shooting pains, right down the walls of my va jay jay. I feel okay this morning,, though I am more "regular" than usual (trying not to get gross). I think I am 6DPO.... Tell me not to waste my money and test again.... This is why I did not buy the strips.... But, I keep thinking, other women have seen a very faint BFP with the FRER test..... ughhhhhh
Can anyone tell me what the B vitamin is for? I was out yesterday and picked up B6, which is what I thought I read y'all take.
I am happy to say we won't hit 100 degrees today!!! I actually have the windows open this morning, it's beautiful! I absolutely hate the cold, but I am so ready for summer to be over.
My house is quiet, no one here... I think I will put my Ipod on and start my fall clean-up.
Have a great weekend, y'all!!! ****** BABYDUSTING******
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Hey everyone. Someone was asking if the Fertilaid messes up your cycle, so far it has not done anything to mine but I just started taking it a week ago. I'm hoping it will up my progesterone levels (I read somewhere that it may do that).
Shep I was thinking when my AF was so bad that it might be a MC but if it was at least I can get pregnant. All of my friends were thinking the same thing but who knows. Maybe it was just clearing stuff out so I can get prego who knows.
I tried to put the ticker on my account but all it will put on there is a box with a question mark in it. Any ideas????? I suck with computers.
So last night I went out with my DH for our 3 year anniversary and he told me that he was willing to go see the specialist but if we can not get BFP on our own he will not do anything else and it's not meant to be. I wanted to start crying at the table. I was only willing to go as far as in fertilization but he is not. I hope we can do this on our own. So is it even worth it to pay the money to go to a specialist if he's not willing to do anything? Or should we still go to make sure everything is ok?
Shep, I would try to hold out a few days on testing cause it could be to early but if it's driving you crazy (I know how it does) then do it for your own piece of mind.
Dawn, I did the dollar store one - BFN which I knew was going to be the case. But by doing it, I felt better.. At least I did something.. I was sitting here today (DH is working, all the kids are gone) and just read and read and read all the different postings on here.. It sorta looks like there are a handful of women who talk a lot on different threads. But, most of the questions were written about a year ago. I have added a few myself, but it seems like women aren't on this board as much as they were last year.
It's kind of disappointing, though.. I really wanted to have women with many different experiences to talk with. I know our group is just starting out, but I wish we chatted more... I know people are busy and have many things to do, but I just thought it would be more active than it is.
BTW - i found a really cool website with every answer to every question about pregnancy testing.. That's where I got my other ticker from.. countdowntopregnancy.com REALLY COOL!!!
It's not like this board, but they do have questions and answers. Check it out!
i am really sorry about your DH's attitude on going to the next step.. I do understand the "if things are meant to be, they are meant to be", but then again, God gives you tools to use.. I sure hope y'all can get pg on your own, but maybe if your DH does go to a specialist, they might say something simple can be done to improve things.. Maybe he does have a low count and I have read there are some vitamins ( L-caratine ?- I forgot what it really is, but I think if you look around, you can find it).. I think it's worth a shot.. Or you will drive yourself crazy with the unknown.. thinking, is it him? is it me? is there something we are missing that we should be doing???
I believe that if you try toooo hard at something, and it still doesn't work, then maybe it just isn't supposed to be.. However, with that said, technology these days make it possible to achieve that "meant to be" when ordinarily you would not.
As for the ticker thing, I just played around with it over and over and over.. It took me a while to get it right myself and I am computer challenged!!!
DH is on his way home.. again no kids tonight.. Hopefully my tummy will not flare up again and we can enjoy our time - without having to BD for a baby, tonight is just fun!! just have to remember to put the lube away this time and not leave it on the coffee table!! (His oldest made a comment that the last time they were gone, we forgot to put our stuff away - ewwwwwww) LOL
Have a good rest of the weekend..
HI ladies, sorry for being away for so long. I had a garage sale the last couple of days to make room in my tiny house with no closets or storage. LOL
Anyways, my AF has been really strange this time around, I started to spot and cramp last Saturday which was day 25 and normally my AF starts on day 26 and then on day 26 was cramping REALLY bad and flo was heavy then on day 3 I basically stopped for about a day and a half then I got some more mild cramping and now I have had a light flow since and still today which it should be done by now??? Not sure what is going on but hoping it stops soon. According to my chart it should be O on Thursday or Friday. I am still waiting for my OTK to arrive so hoping it comes in Tuesday because Monday is a STAT.
MrsSheppard, sorry you feel like you aren't getting the support as you thought, I would be willing to give you my email address because it at least comes to my blackberry and I can be more available that way. I sometimes feel too tired when I get home from work to go on the computer especially after being on a computer all day but I would gladly be willing to be more support that way, I know some days I need more too!
Dawn, don't give up. Support your DH as he goes to the specialist and if it all comes back good then it will happen with time but if it doesn't then his decision may change
Amber, I am sorry to hear that your endo is so bad!! I can only imagine how you must feel!! I get really crampy sometimes but I'm sure it doesn't compare to what you feel. I think it is so crazy that our bodies can naturally heal itself but sometimes we need a little assistance hey!!
I am interested to know about this vitamin B thing too mrrssheppard, keep me posted!!
I will definitely keep you all posted about the acupuncture thing. I keep hearing about it and my curiosity got aroused. I am EXTREMELY afraid of needles so it could be interesting but I will fill you all in when it is done.
Well I am looking forward to tomorrow evening, my DH and I are finally going to have an evening alone for the first time in a long time!!! It will be as mrssheppard put it "enjoy our time - without having to BD for a baby, tonight is just fun". Sorry mrssheppard had to use your line, I loved it!!
Have a super rest of the weekend ladies!!
Hey ladies!!
Sorry I haven't been around...things became quite insane around here & I'm heading to the states for my brother's short notice wedding. I will actually leave before I O so it looks like this is another month down the drain for me. Fairly depressed about it. Just hoping and praying that my husband returns before my Oct O or else that will be devastating. I am leaving tuesday evening & I really hope the Fertilaid stuff shows up that day so we can have a month of popping those while we wait until we are together again.
As far as vitamins & supplements from what I've read....
For the ladies, evening primrose oil for Vit E and L-arginine....I take a prenatal so I'm sure to have all the regular bases covered. If your not taking a multivitamin - start!! I eat really healthy and pretty much get all my v&m from food but in this case I say more is better - the body will just get rid of the extra. For the men - L-carnitine helps the swimmers swim & increases their numbers, zinc, b12, l-arginine also helps the swimmers swim, Vit E as well. You can always check out what's in Fertilaid or products like that and take a couple of the big ones...probaby cheaper than the Fertilaid.
I will be keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers as I travel (taking military flights so it may be a couple days stranded in terminals).
BFP to ALL!!!!
Hello Everyone!!
Sorry i have not being around much and haven't gotten to know the group as much as i would have liked but i signed up for it and had to go out of town for a while. And thank God i am back to my normal dailies lol... I must say that i did feel a little weird the first time i signed in but after i started reading what all of you guys are going through and how you opened up i feel so relieved because although every case is different we all want the same thing and all go through so much in our journey, so thank you ladies for giving a little piece of your time and hope i am helpful to you guys as you are to me.
Today i am happy because finally i got a positive on the ovulation test I've been doing, so i guess i better get to work now lol.. I know have being trying only for 2 months but i am definitely over crazy about this and at the same time i don't want it to be an obsession, so hopefully this month is my lucky one
Mrssheppard, I completely understand when you say the urge for testing drives you crazy i am the same way, the wait just drives me nuts and i would say sometimes you just have to do it for your own piece of mind, I have done a lot of research about how many times you have to bd while ovulating because i've heard so many stories like 3 times a day every day?? what?? to me that is just crazy i thought but turns out that once or twice a day every other day is fine also because doing it so many times lowers the count of sperm you get every time so im going with that and i hope it works for you, i am sorry to hear that you don't feel like you have a lot of support here and specially when you don't have a lot of people to talk about this kind of things which is my case i feel the same way too i would try my best to be as supportive as i can. Best luck to you!!
Dawn, I am sorry to hear about what your DH said to you about not wanting to go further than going to a specialist, i know how you feel because my boyfriend is kind of the same way too, he told me to stop worrying so much and just let it happened if its meant to be it will happened i cried myself to sleep that night, and sometimes i do find myself stressing to much about it and on those times he is the only support i have, so my advice to you is if he is willing to go to a specialist than do it at least you would have a peace of mind and know if something is wrong and be as supportive as you can be with him, i think guys mind works so diff than ours, and hopefully when he sees what you are going through he will be willing to go that extra mile for you, but i really hope that you can do it on your own and that going to see a specialist wont be necessary.. Best wishes to you and lots of Babydust.. ......
Velly, Wow acupuncture it really sounds scary to me specially because i am terrified of needles but i know that if it comes to it i'll be willing to do anything too, i hope everything goes well and that you have a great weekend with your husband without worries. Good luck to you!!
Amber, I am sorry to hear about your endo and applaud you for being so positive and that is exactly what you need don't lose hope, i can only imagine how you feel and the pain you must go through i have a retroverted uterus and every time i get my period its so painful i dont want to get out of bed my sister also has endo and i know it affects her although she is not TTC, and i dont know to much about it but yeah it is crazy how you have to get pregnant to correct yourself its so unfair its already hard enough to get pregnant, so what do you do uh? Best luck to you and lots of Baby Dust!!!
Siovahn, Good luck to you getting your husband on time i can't imagine the frustration you must go through not only not having him there on the right time but also not having him there all the time to go through this process, I completely understand you on the devastation part when getting your period I feel the same way too I felt heart broken the past two months I just wanted to cry and cry, and it makes me sad when I see lots of my friends getting preggers when they don't even want to and im here dying for it.. I wish the best to you and have a safe flight...
Best of wishes to all of you Ladies and Lots of Baby Dust to all of us, all of you guys will be in my prayers tonight…


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