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Survey: Do You Use Bleach in the Kitchen?
A long time ago, I was told to put a few drops of bleach in my dishwashing water to combat the smell dishes can sometimes get, especially when washing up after eggs. This seemed a little odd to me and I never adopted the practice, although I still haven't solved the eggy smell, either.
Chlorine bleach has a bad rap with most eco-minded folk because of its toxicity to humans and to the environment. But many people find it indispensable in the kitchen, both as a sanitizer (to clean up after raw chicken, for example) and a stain remover.
Take our survey below, and defend your bleach use or tell us your bleach alternatives in the comments. (And how does one get rid of that eggy smell?)
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Bleach is a necessity for getting my white solid-surface sink really clean!
I only use bleach in the bathroom, now. I inadvertently discolored my new, white, laminate counter-top with bleach! Now I have a nice yellow spot on it! I found out bleach was the culprit via the web, the manufacturer (IKEA) never had anything written about avoiding bleach! Apperently, the new laminates are a little more delicate and cannot take harsh chemicals!
For the smell, it is not clear from your post if it for hand or machine washing water. Usually, a couple drops of vinegar should take care of it. At first, it will smell a little like vinegar, but as it evaporates and dissipates it takes the egg and any other off smells with it.
There is a food grade bleach that is available. (although I am not sure it's called bleach) for things like stains, as well as smells, and other microbes.
I don't refuse to use bleach but I haven't found a need for it yet.
Bleach is one of the most toxic substances ever created. Only if my kitchen was suddenly covered with salmonella chicken juice would I bust it out. Regular antimicrobial cleaners, baking soda, vinegar, hot scalding water. These are my alternatives.
I worry about bleach from a green point of view and mostly use non-toxic cleansers. My exception is that when someone in the house is sick, I do clean the kitchen and bathrooms with bleach to try to give the rest of us a chance at staying healthy.
I've recently learned that you can use hydrogen peroxide -- which quickly breaks down to oxygen and water -- to sanitize surfaces too, and am planning to try switching!
For your dishes, try using peppermint or lavender castile soap! Not only does it handle all kinds of odors, it also is a pot-saver when it comes to really messy cleanups while containing far fewer scary ingredients than traditional detergent. The only downside is that the soap is fairly thin compared to regular dish soap, so a sponge seems to be the best way to use it.
I NEVER use bleach and don't intend on starting. There's absolutely NOTHING in my kitchen that needs it.
When someone is sick, we do use Lysol spray in the bathroom, and the sick person is responsible for putting their own dishes in the dishwasher and we run it on "sanitize" cycle.
So far we've managed to stay healthy and clean without it for 7 years.
I used to use so much bleach before I thought it through and became aware of the impacts of my use. Now I just use it to sanitize cutting boards and the sink and faucet after handling raw meats.
I work in the nutrition field, and we conducted a test to see just how much bleach is needed to sanitize surfaces (not disinfect; diapering areas should be disinfected!). It is amazing how LITTLE is needed.
For a homemade sanitizer, use this recipe:
Fill any sized spray bottle with cool water (tap is fine). Take the spray nozzle and dip the stem in bleach, up to 3/4 the length of the stem. Place dipped stem in spray bottle of water, swish around to get bleach into the water. Repeat 2 more times. Tada! Your done!
I spray cutting boards, any tongs used to handle meat, and the sink, faucet, and surrounding counter after preparing meat. Every couple of days I spray the drain area of the sink because, well, ew. That's it.
Otherwise, I scrub the sink and any smelly things with baking soda and dish soap, spray with vinegar and rinse.
Oh, if you do use this homemade solution, replace it every 7 days.
I periodically see statements that bleach is harmful to the environment, and I'm perfectly aware of the dangers of chlorine gas, as well as the poisonous fumes when bleach is used together with other cleaning materials. However, I haven't been able to find out why bleach is a problem when used carefully and sparingly. In fact, I thought (correct me if I'm wrong) that it neutralizes by itself when left standing in water. I usually use natural cleaners like baking soda, vinegar and salt, but I do keep a bottle of bleach for occasional use.
I used to use bleach based stuff when I worked in commercial kitchens, but I've never used it at home. There's just need for it, think of the trees, the treeeeeeeeeees.
A few years ago my mother became increasingly paranoid about bacteria and cross-contamination in the kitchen. She uses about 1/3c of bleach in her dishwater whenever she cooks with meat (of any kind) or eggs. The smell would be nauseating!! (and I don't think I'm sensitive to smells) I refused to eat off freshly washed dishes in these cases. We also made her wear a mask when she mixed it with other cleaners.
Now that I'm out on my own I REFUSE to use bleach. I stick to my peroxide, vinegar, backing soda, lemon juice, boiling water etc. Bleach is just SO TOXIC! I don't want anything to do with it.
Vinegar, alone or in combo with baking soda and/or lemon juice, handles most things just fine.
I don't use bleach in my house ever really....and not because it's toxic. I'm scared of getting it on my clothes. I do use products that contain bleach alternative for hand-washing dishes, the dishwasher, and cleaning. Never had any problems with that, and I also have no funky odors.
I never use bleach. if I want to disinfect something, I wipe it down with rubbing alcohol. Completely disinfected. Other than that, I really think that baking soda, vinegar, and lemon juice can clean anything as well, if not better, than all those corrosive, scary products out there.
There are non-chlorine bleaches out there if you are really set on using it, but I rarely ever do. Between tea-tree oil and vinegar I can sanitize and get the smell out of anything.
(I saw one ad say to wash out your baby bottles with it. I mean... REALLY?!?!? ugh)
When used properly, and according to to guidelines, bleach is actually one of the more environmentally-friendly commercial cleaners. Granted, nothing compares to pure lemon juice and vinegar for safe cleaning. But it's fine when used in moderation. We use it when someone has been sick and we want to give everything a good scrub-down (my partner has a weak immune system and whenever I get sick or she gets sick we have to deep clean the house).
Bleach gets a bad rep, but compared to most other commercial cleaners actually has a LOWER concentration of hypochlorites. Even ones that claim to be "green" generally have some sort of pesticide in them. When they say they're "EPA this or that" mostly it is a load of crap. If it kills microorganisms it has to be registered with the EPA as a pesticide.
It's mostly water, and breaks down into mostly salt and water. It also, from what I've read and understand, is completely broken down into safe compounds during water treatment.
I would never use it in the dishwasher, but I feel completely comfortable using a couple of tablespoons per gallon of hot water. Cups and cups? Goodness no! The fumes would drive us out of the house before we could even start to clean.
Granted, would I feel safe drinking a big glug of the stuff? Absolutely not. But when used sparingly and correctly, it's fine for our household.
Household bleach breaks down to salt and water after being washed down the drain. It is not the same thing as industrial bleaching of paper products, etc. I use a little bleach in the sink and bathroom.
I'm strangely facinated by this post, because I eat eggs fairly often and I've never had a problem with any lingering eggy odor on my pans or dishes. In fact, I've never even heard of such a thing. I just handwash with run-of-the-mill dish soap and that's that. So now I'm wondering...are my dishes smelling eggy behind my back?
Bleach is awesome. I use it with zero problem.
Onebravegirl: I'm also confused by this mysterious eggy smell! I love eggs and cook them all the time, and this isn't something I've ever noticed on any of my pots, pans, or dishes.
I also don't quite understand the bleach thing. I've never used it in my kitchen - I use scalding water and dish soap and never had an issue; my mom and grandmother do the same. Regarding the environmental impact of bleach, you also have to keep in mind that it encompasses more than the end-use. I don't think that manufacturing chlorine-based products is exactly benign.
The eggy smell will disappear if you rinse your eggy plates with cold water. Hot water seems to intensify the smell.
Works for me!
ditto Onebravegirl on the eggy smell--never heard of it.
I don't use bleach in my kitchen (well, I used to when we had a dog that was having a lot of accidents on the floor, but that isn't a problem anymore). The only place I really use it is on my cloth diapers. They had been getting a funky smell even when "clean", and giving my daughter rashes. I tried all of the things that are supposed to fix that problem more gently--sun, vinegar, lemon juice, boiling hot water, different detergents, etc., and had no luck. Now, I just put a dash of bleach in the first rinse (before a full wash cycle with detergent), and we haven't had a problem with smells OR rashes since then.
I've never had an egg-y smell from dishes I've used for cooking eggs. Our dishwasher doesn't work, though, so we use it as a drying rack for the dishes we've washed by hand and the water that collects at the bottom starts smelling egg-y after a few days. My husband blames this on sulfur. I don't know... But it seems that regular dish washing soap gets rid of the smell.
I use bleach only to wash the toilets. The water where I live is very hard and I find that bleach is the only way to get gross stains out of the bowl.
Soft Scrub with bleach is the only thing I've found that will really get our cream colored solid surface countertop and sink looking CLEAN. I don't use it for anything else, although I don't have a problem with it... just don't have a need.
Many dish soap labels warn that they are not to be mixed with bleach. Apparently the combination of the two creates something noxious.
I personally never use bleach for any reason. Vinegar, baking soda (as mentioned by others) and hydrogen peroxide are all natural alternatives. I even use peroxide in my laundry as a bleach alternative and it works wonderfully.
For all of you writing about keeping your white surfaces clean --- BAKING SODA!
It is miraculous. My apartment (rental) has a white porcelain kitchen sink & white laminate countertops, and I thought the sink's scratches & stains were permanent until I sprinkled some baking soda over the wet surface and sort of rubbed it in with my fingers. It has amazing abrasive powers, and a little goes a long way. It sort of picks up the discoloration as you rub.
I also use it on my smooth-top electric range, and it takes away the burn rings.
I cannot suggest it enough!
The Japanese bleach *everything*. I never saw such a bleach-happy group of people. They're so obsessed with keeping everything whiter than white. I really do worry about the effect on the environment as well as the amount of it that must get into the recycled city water supply.
I use antibacterial cleaner to clean after prepping raw meats. I keep the bleach out of the kitchen so it won't get accidentally mixed with antibacterial cleaner.
I also can't stand the eggy smell. In our kitchen, anything that has touched egg has to be quarantined to prevent contaminating other dishes with the awful smell. The only thing I found that works is to scrub the dishes and pans with soap and the hottest water possible. Then scrub everything again with soap and the coldest water possible.
I don't use bleach, except to occasionally (three times a year?) whiten my work shirts. A squirt of vinegar really kills almost everything!
Well, the overflow drain on my bathroom sink smells really awful after some months. Tried vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, dishwasher and nothing did it except for bleach. The bathroom smells like a swimming pool for one or two days, but then "no smell".
Ruhlman also recommends a bleaching solution in the kitchen, to disinfect cutting boards and worktops.
No bleach - germs build up your immunity
I love to purify things but dislike the acrid, nose burning air that bleach leaves lingering.
Dislike the bleach spots from splashing or dribbling bleach.
Use alcohol, peroxide, vinegar and baking soda for virtuous cleaning.
I have never smelled "eggy" dishes but the smell of bleach makes me want to vomit.
No meat in my house so I'm not that worried about contamination.
I've never used bleach in my life. Haven't killed anyone in my kitchen yet.
I love bleach, I know it is a chemical and all the bad stuff about it, but I use it none the less. I keep a small squeeze bottle of approx 10% solution of bleach and water next to my kitchen sink along with my dish soap and sponge. My kids say I'm a germiphobe, but I feel there is nothing cleaner than a surface that has been wiped down with my bleach solution. Before I had a dishwasher I used it to sanitize my sponge daily. I also find the smell to be clean. I haven't killed anyone yet either.
My eco dishwashing detergent contains bleach. I think most dishwashing detergent does contain bleach. I can't help but wonder if some people are not quite as bleach free as they think!
Just stop buying it and you'll find out that you really don't need it.
Yeah, undiluted bleach is very toxic, but if you follow the directions, a capful for a gallon of water, or something like that, then you're safe. And if you want to, you can even rinse afterwards. It's better to sanitize, and rinse than contaminate and spread salmonella and other bacteria. Then again, I don't eat meat, so I guess I just clean to much.
I don't even keep bleach in my house. I'd never use it--especially not around food.
People say that bleach smells like "clean" to them. To me it just smells like poison.
I'm not advocating for the use of bleach here, because I use (and would recommended) less harsh chemicals like vinegar; however, bleach is perfectly safe if you have just that - bleach, with no additives. Bleach (sodium hypochlorite, chemical formula NaOCl), essentially donates an atom of oxygen to whatever bacteria/volatile oil/etc. might be stuck to your utensils or cutting boards. When NaOCl loses oxygen, it becomes NaCl - sodium chloride, or table salt. So don't fear bleach!
Bleach in the kitchen is a new concept to me. I'm vegan, so I don't have bacteria-ridden raw animal flesh in my kitchen, and if bleaching is seen as an appropriate solution for dealing with said bacterium I am only too happy to add this to the list of reasons why I don't eat animals. *Shudders* I don't know how you guys can live like that! =P


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|Charlie Brooker explains games to Channel 4's Jon Snow (3)
|Hilarity: expect this. Charlie Brooker, in a bid to promote his 'Videogames Changed the World' one-off special, goes on Channel 4 News and sits down with presenter Jon Snow who has never played video games.
Brooker attempts to explain some of the medium to Snow and even puts LEGO Marvel Heroes into his hands, after having struggled to put the game disc in. "You're like a dog at the controls of a helicopter."
|Posted: 29.11.2013 by Technet2k
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|Activision's Call of Duty: Ghosts has kept the top UK chart spot for another week as Traveller's Tales' LEGO Marvel Super Heroes debuts second. FIFA 14 rises third, swapping with Assassin's Creed IV.
Battlefield 4 has been knocked down fifth, followed by Grand Theft Auto V. The latest LEGO instalment has become the second biggest in week one sales, beaten only by LEGO Indiana Jones.
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Picked up my new Gibson guitar yesterday from the guys over at Guitar Village in Farnham. It's a J-45 Custom and sounds incredible. Unbelievably happy with it and haven't put it down since. Cheers to Terry at GV for looking after me!
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Glenn Beck Unveils His Next Nutty Idea to His Followers at His Summer Gathering: I'm the Man in the Moon
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"There's a sucker born every minute." -- Glenn Beck, Salt Lake City, July 6
SALT LAKE CITY -- The double rainbow arching directly over the outdoor stage could only mean one thing: God was smiling on Glenn Beck. Two hours after monsoon-like rains drenched and darkened Salt Lake Valley, and with weather reports still threatening an even chance of thunderstorms, Beck's fans celebrated the divine thumbs-ups in the clouds. As soon as the rainbows appeared, sounds of prayerful thanks rippled through the USANA amphitheater, a modest venue on the city's western outskirts. "It's God's message," said a woman in a raincoat fashioned from a garbage bag. "I just knew He wouldn't let tonight get washed out."
He did not. Aside from a few light sprinkles early in the unusually cool July 6 night, "Man in the Moon," the inaugural event of Beck's new entertainment company, American Dream Labs, went off without a hitch. This included the execution of a high-wire upside-down flag folding ceremony that had failed repeatedly in rehearsal. After much internal debate, Beck finally green-lit the risky act after getting the meteorological message from his Number One Fan. "When I saw the double rainbow, I thought, 'Let's go for it,'" Beck told the crowd to cheers.
As with Beck's last three summer gatherings, conservatism's least predictable impresario promoted "Man in the Moon" as an historic turning point in the American saga. Like other Beck-identified turning points, this one came with a merch table and all the lean marketing muscle of a major-market NFL franchise. Sixteen thousand people from around the country, including Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens, answered Beck's call to support his stage and video experiment, buying tickets in a tiered system that spiked out at $1,500 VIP passes. Gold and Platinum tickets included premium seating and parking, a signed poster, and a 10 second meet-and-greet photo op with Beck.
Not included in the ticket price was access to three days of lectures and seminars at the Grand America Hotel. Those passes to talks by leading conservative authors and activists like Fox's Michelle Malkin and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) cost extra, the proceeds going to the Beck-affiliated charity, Mercury One. The morning of the main event, that non-profit helped raise money for the charity of businessman Jon Huntsman Sr., a long-time Beck ally and the father of the former Utah governor and presidential candidate. FreedomWorks, which pays Beck one million dollars a year for fundraising and media support, functioned as an unofficial co-sponsor of "Man in the Moon." The night before Beck's show, theright-wing advocacy group hosted a "Free the People" event at the USANA amphitheater.
But nobody traveled to Salt Lake to hear FreedomWorks' Matt Kibbe give his flat freedom rap, or listen to Rafael Cruz, father of Senator Ted, compare Barack Obama to Fidel Castro. The draw in Utah was the final night's premiere of Beck's latest creation, "Man in the Moon." Tonight was not about restoring another vague concept like Honor or Courage, but celebrating the launch of Beck's new production company. As the sun set on the Wasatch mountain range, Beck described American Dream Labs' first offering as opening a new front in his media war to right and rescue the republic.
This is the front of popular culture. The Blaze octopus (web, TV, soon a radio network) would continue to base Beck's brand as a force in news and opinion; two years after losing his Fox gig in the wake of a years-long advertiser boycott, he is now attempting, with some early success, to muscle his way back into cable on his own terms. The Dream Labs, meanwhile, would function more like a faceless corporate movie studio, with Beck deliberately lowering his profile in the interests of growth.
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Beautiful vintage 30's-era promo photo of Ms. Jackson, who was a Feature dancer at NYC's famed 'Cotton Club' nightspot from 1933 to 1939.. She personalized the photo to a fellow dancer: "To Margot — You are tops as a dancer. And as a lady you are even higher. Best Wishes for your present & future happiness — Sincerely, Madeleine "Sahji" Jackson "..
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'Drive All Night' . Four Song EP
'Drive All Night,' the latest recording from Glen Hansard, will be released November 25 (Vinyl / CD – (Nov 29 Ireland, UK, Europe)) + December 3 (Digital) on Anti- Records. The four-song EP includes three original tracks and a cover of Bruce Springsteen's classic song "Drive All Night" featuring Hansard's friends and fellow musicians Eddie Vedder, Jake Clemons and Joe Henry.
A portion of proceeds from the sale of the full "Drive All Night" EP (Vinyl, CD, Digital) will be donated to Little Kids Rock, the non-profit charity Clarence Clemons donated his energy towards. Little Kids Rock provides music education classes to K-12 students in public schools that have been stripped of their music programs. Learn more at www.littlekidsrock.org
Stream all four songs in full via the New York Times.
Stream the title track via Rolling Stone.
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'Drive All Night'
01. Drive All Night
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04. Step Out Of The Shadows
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Glen & John Kelly . Music & Conversation
Glen Hansard is delighted to announce a date for The Helix, DCU, Dublin on Thursday October 31st – Glen Hansard and John Kelly – Music & Conversation. A unique and intimate night's entertainment is in store this Halloween when Glen and John sit down to discuss and explore Glen's long and successful songwriting career.
John Kelly is a writer and award-winning broadcaster. His novel, From Out Of The City will be published in 2014. At this event, the two will discuss and explore Glen's life and inspirations and demonstrate the power of a good song through entertaining conversation and a few choice acoustic numbers!
Solo Tour . Ireland . October
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London, England (SportsNetwork.com) - Jack Wilshere scored twice at the Emirates in Champions League play on Tuesday to see Arsenal climb to the top of Group F with a 2-0 defeat of Marseille.
The England midfielder opened the scoring in the first minute when he broke free on the right flank before cutting the ball back onto his left foot and curling a superb finish past Steve Mandanda at the far post.
It looked as though Arsenal would seize control of the match in the 37th minute when the Gunners were awarded a penalty following Nicolas N'Koulou's foul on Aaron Ramsey, but Mesut Ozil's ensuing attempt from the spot was saved by Mandanda.
The spurned opportunity ultimately made no difference as the Gunners cruised to victory thanks to 65th-minute goal from Wilshere, who got on the end of Ozil's square pass to cooly collect his brace.
Arsenal improves to 12 points to move to the top of Group F while Borussia Dortmund's 3-1 defeat of Napoli at Signal Iduna Park sees the two sides go level on nine points apiece.
Chelsea, meanwhile, clinched a spot in the knockout round despite suffering a 1-0 loss at FC Basel. Mohamed Salah struck in the 87th minute for the Swiss side to deny the Blues a point, but Schalke's 0-0 draw with Steaua Bucharest in Group E's other fixture means that Chelsea will still advance.
AC Milan and Ajax both picked up wins on Tuesday to remain neck-and-neck in their fight to join Barcelona in the knockout round. Milan ran out to a convincing 3-0 victory over Celtic at Parkhead while Ajax managed to claim a shock 2-1 win over the Catalans to keep pace with the Italian side in Group H.
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More opinions about copper fungicides
Used for more than 150 years, copper fungicides and bactericides have become a staple against crop losses caused by bacterial and fungal diseases. While considered irreplaceable as a preventive disease management tool, not all copper fungicide products are created equal.
"Formulations and types of copper have significantly changed through the years. Product performance in disease control has improved with new entries like soluble coppers, which have helped growers move beyond 'old school' copper hydroxide inputs," said Herb Young, Adama brand leader.
"Today's copper fungicides are more active, which in the practical sense means less copper is actually applied to crops and soils. Beyond disease control, products are also evaluated based on whether they can alleviate some of the commonly-known negatives like residue, settling, nozzle clogging, equipment corrosion and problematic copper toxicity in soil. These issues can ultimately cost growers time and money" explained Young.
Young said there are two primary criteria for evaluating copper formulation efficacy with comparison being between suspension versus solution and copper particle size.
"Soluble solutions, like copper sulfate pentahydrate, have copper ions that are highly effective at fractional rates. Solutions that are insoluble, such the oxychlorides and hydroxides, have copper ions that are released over a period of time, and, therefore, not immediately available.
"When it comes to particle size, the smaller the particle, the more effective the copper. This comes down to the amount of surface area where the copper molecule comes into contact with the disease, or pathogen. Each time that particle size is cut in half, surface area gets increased by 8X. Versus large particles sizes, a very small particle of copper will do the same job with a fraction of the impact in copper loading to the environment," according to Young.
Both soluble and insoluble solutions are proven as being effective, Young explained, but water-solubles are being favored based on characteristics that decrease obstacles in handling, mixing and re-suspension because water-soluble copper is a "true solution," not a suspension. The active ingredient doesn't settle or separates after mixing.
Insoluble solutions, on the other hand, can fall out of suspension in the jug, or if a spray tank sits idle. Agitation is required to keep the active ingredient from separating and settling. Young also contends that these large copper particles can be hard on equipment and cause more nozzle wear.
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As the title suggests, this is yet anther self-shot archive hosted by Tumblr. I didn't make this page to host a bunch of pics everyone has seen before. I love amateur pics and I've got alot stored on my computer, so I figured I'd start an alternative to archives like G/C/M and FYSS to show off some chicks that you have probably (or hopefully) never seen.
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Heimdall and USB Logging Tutorial – XDA Developer TV
Posted December 5, 2012 at 01:30 pm by Jimmy McGee
Today on XDA Developer TV, XDA Recognized Developer and XDA Developer TV first timer Benjamin Dobell gives us a tutorial on USB logging. Dobell is responsbile for Heimdall. Heimdall is an open source cross platform flashing utility much like Odin, but better. Heimdall lets you flash ROMs on Samsung devices, only Heimdall runs on Windows, Linux, and OS X.
In today's video, Dobell introduces himself and his Heimdall suite. He then he shows you how to log the USB connection of a flash download on your Galaxy device. Dobell explains that if you log a USB connection during a Kies firmware flash and send the resulting file to him, he may be able to reverse engineer the log and get your device working in Heimdall. So . . . READ ON »
Samsung Demands to See Recent Agreement Between HTC & Apple
Posted November 18, 2012 at 08:00 pm by Conan Troutman
"Why not upset the Apple cart? If you don't, the apples will rot anyway." – Frank A. Clarke
The news that Apple and HTC had decided to settle their differences outside of the courtroom in favor of a licensing agreement came as shock to many, not the least of whom was Samsung. Not only are they somewhat surprised at this turn of events, but they are also very, very curious—so curious in fact, that they've asked the courts to force Apple to reveal the details of the agreement in the hope that it can help them in their continuing struggle against "the fruit company."
As Samsung knows that two of the patents the courts previously ruled had been infringed upon were also being use. . . READ ON »
Jelly Bean Leak for the International Galaxy S II
Posted November 17, 2012 at 09:00 am by Conan Troutman
Well, it's been a long time coming. But after a whole load of nay-saying, conjecture, and incessant optimism, Samsung Galaxy S II owners can finally grab hold of a leaked Samsung test build of Android 4.1.
Although Jelly Bean has been available for the Galaxy S II for some time now, there's been no sign of a version from Samsung. But thanks to XDA Forum Member izap, build XXLSJ based on Android 4.1.2 is now available to download. The build features the latest version of TouchWiz known as Nature UX, which will give your Galaxy S II something of an S III look and feel. And to quote one user – "It's freaking smoooooooooooth…"
So far the general feedback seems to be quite . . . READ ON »
Device Review: Samsung Galaxy Note II S-Pen Overview – XDA Developer TV
Posted November 15, 2012 at 11:00 am by Jimmy McGee
The story of the Samsung Galaxy Note II is an interesting one. When the first Samsung Galaxy Note came out, many people panned it, saying it was too large to be a usable phone and too small to be a usable tablet. The sales must have been good enough because Samsung has released the Galaxy Note II, and it's bigger than before. So we got our hands on one, and we took it for a test drive.
This is the second part of a two part review series by XDA Developer TV Producer TK. You can catch his full write up here. This part covers an overview of the phone's power, camera, and the coveted S-Pen. So check out this Review of the Samsung Galaxy Note II.. . . READ ON »
Patent System Fail: All your Rectangle with Rounded Corners are Belong to Apple
Posted November 14, 2012 at 07:00 am by Haroon Q. Raja
In a move for which no level of facepalm can suffice, the USPTO granted Apple a patent for a rectangle with rounded corners last week. Regardless of how ridiculous it may sound, sadly it's true. According to patent no. D670,286, design rights for a "portable display device" with an external shape that is a rectangle with rounded corners are now owned by Apple.. . . READ ON »
S-Memo Stores Google Account Passwords in Clear Text, Viewable When Rooted
Posted November 12, 2012 at 12:00 am by jerdog
There are always inherent risks when you root your device, though voiding your warranty in and of itself is not one of them, unlike what manufacturers would have you believe. Instead, the real risks are those things like having your /data partition readable by any app in the /system partition, as XDA Recognized Developer and Forum Moderator graffixnyc found out recently.
While browsing his AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 on a lazy Saturday afternoon, graffixnyc opened the Samsung S-Memo SQLite files and found something shocking: S-Memo stored his Google account password in clear text. After posting his findings in the thread, fellow XDA Recognized Developer ViViDboarder reminded graffixnyc that since . . . READ ON »
CM/AOKP-Style Long-Press Back to Kill on TouchWiz ROMs
Posted November 11, 2012 at 04:00 pm by Haroon Q. Raja
Custom Android ROMs are great because they often bring bonus features that let us make the most of our smartphones. While some may be perfectly happy with their current ROM, many will find themselves longing for more once they see it in another build.
If you find yourself bringing up a task manager app or going into settings to manually kill misbehaving apps, CyanogenMod and AOKP (as well as a few other ROMs) allow you to long-press the back button to kill the currently active app. Thanks to XDA Senior Member Mirko ddd, you can now get this feature right away on your device without having to flash a different ROM, provided it's running a TouchWiz-based ROM.
The developer also offers a complete how-to guide f. . . READ ON »
"Apology" Didn't Cut It; Apple Ordered to Really Apologize
Posted November 1, 2012 at 02:00 pm by jerdog
Last week, we told you about Apple's creative "apology." We expressed our opinion that Apple failed at following the order from the UK Court of Appeals. The court felt the same way, and has ordered Apple to correct their statement within 48 hours. It must be in at least 11-point font instead of the small text used by Apple and ON the front page rather than a linked page as Apple attempted to do. They called the statement Apple posted as "untrue" and "incorrect" and were, to put it lightly, quite displeased. Judge Robin Jacob had this to say about Apple:
"I'm at a loss that a company such as Apple would do this. That is a plain breach of the order."
Apple's la. . . READ ON »
An "Apology" Like No Other
Posted October 27, 2012 at 06:00 am by jerdog
My wife and I thoroughly enjoy the movie The Legend of Bagger Vance. One of our favorite scenes is the following exchange between the two principal characters, Adele (played by Charlize Theron) and Rannulph (Matt Damon):
Rannulph: There something you wanted to tell me?
Adele: Well, I'm trying to think of how to say it, Junuh.
There is a purpose to this visit…
…and that's to apologize.
I'm not an apologetic woman, it takes me longer to organize my thoughts.
I want to seem properly contrite for having gotten you into this match…
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An Overview: Backlinks & Link Building
The first thing that crossed your mind when encountering the word was most probably Oh God, now I need to figure out what this stuff is! So, what is a backlink?.
A backlink is simply a link back to your page! As simple as that. For example if you own a gym in New York and your website is listed on a local gym directory online, then it counts as a backlink.
Cool, I already have it then, let's move on!
The thing is, you need more than 1 link pointing to your website for the "backlink†factor to have real significance. All this will become clear as you read through this article.
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He gets 10 results on the page and has several other pages to go to if he doesn't find what he wants on the 1st page. He actually gets the info he needs from result #1 and #2. He skims both pages and he now knows how to make 3 different types of paper planes. It took him 3 minutes to go through the entire process.
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But first...I guess LeBron - yes, that one - is questioning somebody's loyalty. I'm not a big basketball fan, but does that seem right to you?.....Robert Griffin III isn't worried if his football career doesn't pan out, because he could be an Olympic ping-pong player! Uhm...what?.....would you be willing to commit even more time to TNF with a second game on the slate each week? I don't think I would - that's a little much....in need of a little comic relief? I found these fat logos to be quite amusing; most of them, anyway.....and if that doesn't work, the NFL F-U Power Rankings are out!....here are some Week 7 picks to go agree or disagree with.....It's been awhile since we heard anything about Johnny Manziel - so here's an analysis of his NFL creds.....also - Week 8 pick-a-thon.....And apparently the Panthers will be showing the ALCS on their arena TV's while the Panthers and Bruins play. Pretty cool!
8:25pm - Seahawks @ Cardinals
Broadcast: NFL Network
My Pick: As usual, I'm not making one. I will say that this game makes me nervous. The past few games have been a struggle for Seattle. Also, the Seahawks have lost 6 of their last 7 in Glendale. My advice to you? Pick who you want...but if you pick the Hawks, don't take the points.
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8:00pm - Red Sox (Lester) @ Tigers (Sanchez)
Broadcast: FOX
ALCS Game 5, Series tied 2-2
My Pick: Sox
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Winds across the Illinois plains are now blowing clean, renewable energy into the Tennessee Valley Authority service region.
The Authority - a corporation owned by the U.S. Government - has begun transmitting 300 megawatts of renewable wind power to its customers received from Iberdrola Renewables' Streator Cayuga Ridge wind park in Livingston County, Illinois.
It marks the first delivery under seven contracts TVA recently signed to purchase up to 1,380 megawatts of renewable wind energy from the Midwest. It's the largest of the TVA's wind-power contracts, which altogether may provide enough electricity for about 325,000 homes in their seven-state service region.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has redesigned the Permanent Resident Card - commonly known as the "Green Card" - to incorporate several major new security features.
They've begun issuing all Green Cards in the new format. The redesign is the latest advance in the Immigration Department's ongoing efforts to deter immigration fraud, that officials say will better serve law enforcement, employers, and immigrants.
Among the benefits of the new technology: Secure optical media will store biometrics for rapid, reliable identification of the card holder. Holographic images, laser engraved fingerprints, and high resolution micro-images will make the card nearly impossible to reproduce. Additionally, Radio Frequency Identification capabilities will allow Customs officers at ports of entry to read the card from a distance and compare it immediately to file data.
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Cyber criminals know how to steal online funds, but the criminals who know how to convert those funds into cash are now being targeted specifically by the FBI.
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Editorial: Somaliland – It's time to consider calling in the professionals
The quest for business and new opportunities means that much of Africa is proving to be an increasingly attractive proposition for a whole raft of companies. Where once the continent was essentially a no-go area for many commercial concerns the current dynamic is such that there has been a fundamental re-assessment. Somaliland is just one of a number of African countries eager to capitalise on this spirit of engagement, yet for all the opportunities for purposeful and profitable relationships potential pitfalls await. The seemingly dazzling world of multi-million dollar deals is beset with dangers and currently few if any African countries are properly prepared to ensure that mechanisms are in place in order to minimise risk.
In recent years a range of companies: Africa Oil Corp, Canmex Minerals Corporation, Consort Private Ltd, Petronas and Range Resources Ltd have shown interest in the Horn of Africa. The shopping list of items sought by these companies is extensive: bauxite, coal, copper, gold, iron ore, manganese, tin and uranium to name just a few. Oil and gas are invariably primary motives for engaging with the region, but the recent tri-partite negotiations involving China, Ethiopia and Somaliland have demonstrated the desirability of access to strategic ports and collaboration with regard to the development of transport links. President Silanyo's recent travels to Beijing and Addis Ababa have underlined the significance of such partnerships, yet both he and his delegation would be the first to admit that such negotiations have been a steep learning curve. China has a wealth of experience in bi-lateral (or in this case tri-lateral) trade agreements with African nations, invariably Beijing includes clauses related to Taiwan and they are consummate professionals when it comes to ensuring that such negotiations work to their advantage. Seasoned observers of the recent negotiations concerning the port of Berbera were not at all surprised to see that it was a Hong Kong based company – Petro Trans Company that was selected by Beijing to be the Chinese partner in the project. China knows only too well that Hong Kong connotes a more internationalist commercial message, one perceived to be free from the idealogical straightjacket of the power brokers in Beijing. The Chinese are highly skilled negotiators, who like Somalis are very conscious of heshima (loss of face) and invariably put in place a strong negotiating team eager to ensure that China secures the deal it desires in a manner of near feigned indifference as opposed to a case of I si, I si (give me, give me).
The levels of diplomacy and negotiation that Somaliland is now having to enter into requires specialist knowledge of a number of areas including: the energy and port sectors, international treaties as well as maritime and commercial law. The stakes are now so high that it is imperative that the Government of Somaliland give serious consideration to investing in using the services of individuals and organisations that can help protect the country's interests. Whilst it is vital to enter into negotiations in a spirit of positivity and pragmatism; due diligence is also essential as is having the legal safeguards, expertise and expertise to hand to prevent things going awry or to handle them if they do. Companies such as Zaiwalla & Co – "Specialists in international commercial arbitration and litigation" can provide a wealth of guidance and insight that helps elucidate the mechanisms and processes necessary to survive and prosper in the complex world of commercial and diplomatic negotiations. Over the last two decades Somaliland and its people have demonstrated a remarkable ingenuity and capacity to survival. No one denies that the country and its Diaspora possesses a wealth of talented individuals, but as more and more people, organisations and governments take in interest in Somaliland now is the time for the country to give serious thought to engaging and utilising specialist expertise to help it fulfil its potential and safeguard its interests.
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To help Medicare beneficiaries manage the rising cost of prescription drugs, Congress passed the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA), which established the outpatient prescription drug benefit known as Medicare Part D. The benefit was first available in January 2006, and that year it provided federally subsidized prescription drug coverage for nearly 28 million beneficiaries at a cost of $47.4 billion--almost 12 percent of total Medicare spending. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), manages and oversees the Part D program. Part D sponsors--entities that enter into contracts with Medicare--administer the benefit and compete for beneficiary enrollment. To provide coverage, the sponsors often enter into contractual relationships with pharmacy benefit managers (PBM), drug manufacturers, and retail pharmacies, among others. The Part D program relies on sponsors to generate prescription drug savings, in part through their ability to negotiate price concessions, such as rebates and discounts, with these entities. Sponsors must report the price concession amounts to CMS and pass price concessions on to the program. CMS uses the reported data to calculate final plan payments, so accurate data are necessary to ensure accurate payments. CMS is responsible for ensuring that the reported price concessions data are reliable.
CMS conducted checks of the reported price concessions data prior to reconciling the 2006 payments to identify certain potential problems, and has initiated about half of its planned financial audits to examine the data in more detail. According to CMS officials, they conducted data checks prior to payment reconciliation to identify potential problems such as outliers and questionable data. Where officials identified problems with the data, they contacted sponsors and resolved most problems before payment reconciliation. CMS officials said they do not expect the data checks to identify all possible problems, but they rely on them as a vital step to ensure a certain level of confidence in the data in the absence of sufficient time to fully review or audit them before payment reconciliation. The officials said that the financial audits, which occur after payment reconciliation, allow them to more fully evaluate the accuracy and validity of the data. CMS intends to complete 169 financial audits of Part D contracts for program year 2006. Officials expect to complete about half of the planned audits by October 2008--within CMS's targeted timeline for conducting all of the audits of 2006 data. According to CMS officials, the remaining audits were delayed due to financial constraints and CMS, therefore, funded the audits from two program year budgets. The officials expected to complete the delayed audits by October 2009 and did not expect that audits of program year 2007 data would be similarly delayed. In addition, officials noted that variation in defining and reporting price concessions data, such as variation in how sponsors allocate manufacturer rebates between their Part D plans and other business, would likely create oversight challenges. We received written comments on a draft of this report from HHS. HHS stated that the draft correctly characterized the financial audit program, but did not adequately emphasize the robustness of CMS's other oversight activities. We revised the draft to reference further detail about CMS's data checks and clarified our characterization of their purpose.
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- Increase academic achievement levels of children with disabilities.
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AIA Residencies are
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Student needs are placed at the core of the curriculum and adaptations are made throughout the school year in order to reach and benefit students of all abilities.
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Classrooms include students with and without disabilities, where there is a peer support system that fosters academic and social advancement.
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Students will increase knowledge and skills in the arts, academics and socialization.
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Classroom educators will gain confidence meeting the varied needs of students of all abilities by utilizing arts integration strategies.
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All residency plans use Universal Design for Learning strategies to address arts and integrated subject area standards.
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Research confirms that sustained access to arts and arts education opportunities have a greater impact on students of all ages. Teaching artists will be in classrooms for a minimum of 60 hours, with additional planning/evaluation time to ensure teaching confidence and program integration.
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Gasoline Price Prediction Is Hefty
PITTSBURGH (NEWSRADIO 1020 KDKA) — World-renowned oil expert and Duquesne University Professor Dr. Kent Moors says gasoline prices will hit $4 per gallon by Memorial Day. He talked with KDKA's Mike Pintek about the factors involved for the […]
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University of Texas El Paso Professor Russell Chianelli tells Mike Pintek that recovery in the gulf because of the BP Oil Spill won't be as difficult as predicted.
Pitt professor Says He Can Clean Up the Oil Spill- But No One Will Listen
Professor Di Gao of Pitt's Chemical & Petroleum Engineering School says he has a way to clean up the oil that is spewing into the Gulf of Mexico from the BP oil leak, but as he […]
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The BP oil slick in the Gulf Coast is effecting fishing and cargo routes in the region. Larry and John talk to Dan Wholey of Wholey's Fish Market in the Strip District, to find out what […]
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Has your company told you you don't qualify for holidays because you are part-time, or because you work on short term contracts? This is simply untrue. Part-timers are entitled to between one and 20 days.
Your company is required by law to offer both full-timers & part-timers a set number of flexible holidays based on the number of years service (days to be used at your discretion).
Happy Halloween. Do you have your costume ready?
Halloween has exploded in Japan and most language schools make an event of it, requiring teachers and staff to wear costumes to lessons or a school party.
While some people don't mind, the union, and the Labor Standards Law, doesn't believe that employees should be burdened with the cost of a costume. If it is a requirement of your job to wear a costume the school should either provide costumes, or reimburse teachers for the cost of buying one.
11/22 Ganbare, Metro Ladies! Irregular Workers' Assembly in Tokyo. Please join in!
NUGW Tokyo East's Metrocommerce Branch is a group of non-regular employees working at kiosks in Tokyo Metro stations. They are fighting to eliminate wage discrimination between them and the regular employees. On the 22nd of November, they are holding an assembly to appeal for support for their branch's struggle, and also to call on fellow non-regular employees--who suffer from the same sorts of discrimination and low wages--to stand up together. We hope every one of you will be able to participate.
General Union supports Hong Kong protests. So can you.
At the request of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions our union has submitted a protest letter (see below) to both the President of China and the CEO of Hong Kong protesting their attacks on pro-democracy protesters and strikers.
From the Archives – British Culture Academy
Some things never change. Back in 2006 we ran a story from our sister union in Tokyo about problems at British Culture Academy. Here it is eight years later and they are just as sketchy as ever. The company has made illegal salary deductions for resigning, necessitating teachers lodging a case with the Labor Standards Board. Contact us if you work there. It just goes to show you need to keep a strong union in your work place.
What made you join the union?
As a union of mostly migrant workers we put a lot if effort into recruiting new members as people are regularly returning to their home countries. Recruitment is essential for us. We do a lot of different activities to make the union attractive to new members. We hold open meetings, we make leaflets, YouTube videos , we stand outside schools ready to talk to people willing to listen, but in the final analysis, whether people join or not, comes down to our current members.
Working in Tokyo? Your company is bound by special ordinances
On April 1, 2013 the Tokyo Metropolitan Government implemented the Stranded Commuters Ordinance. This is a direct result of what was learned from the Tohoku Earthquake of 2011. At the time, 5.15 million people were stranded in metropolitan Tokyo.
Osaka Cnets seek to improve working conditions
After months of preparation, we are happy to announce the formation of our new union branch at Osaka City Board of Education. Known as Osaka Cnets, the branch consists of Native English Teachers (NETS) who teach alongside Japanese English teachers.
Nova Continues to Stagnate for Instructors - want to help improve things?
Four years on from the acquisition of GEOS and a long period of restructuring and branding changes, things at Nova have stabilized. Old branches have been renovated, several new branches have opened, and new educational material is being published.
Strike wins Pay Raise, Lump Sum Payment at ECC
After months of negotiations with ECC and a one-day strike, General Union members have won the reinstatement of annual pay increases for full-time teachers, and a lump sum payment.


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Spending the day in Sonoma was one of the best experiences last month. The idea culminated after a long brunch at Farmstead in St. Helena with friends from Napa Valley. But unlike some ideas that never come to fruition, it was Realm Cellars vintner Juan Mercado who organized with winery friends the entire trip for me and friends Liz Marston and Jamie Leahy of Marston Family Vineyards and Elyse Chambers of Revana Winery.
It was an incredible day that began at The Barlow in Sebastopol to meet and taste with Michael Browne of Kosta Browne and Cirq and Charlie Chenoweth of Chenoweth Vineyards. From there we enjoyed a great lunch at Zazu Kitchen followed by a tasting at Wind Gap where we were able to taste current offerings from Wind Gap, Jolie-Laide and Ryme with Scott Schultz. Leaving Sebastopol, we visited with winemaker Bob Cabral at Williams-Selyem to taste older and current vintages. Our last winery visit of the day was in Alexander Valley at Skipstone with Brook Drummond, just in time to enjoy the beautiful sunset lighting up the sky. Every winery was an incredible treat to visit and the wines we tasted were overall, very compelling and unique.
Below are some photos highlighting this incredible experience- enjoy! – Kerrin Laz, Wine Director / email@example.com
Photo above: Morning visit and tasting at Kosta Browne at The Barlow.
Photo above: Kosta Browne's tasting room, '11 Kosta Browne One Sixteen RRV Chardonnay, '11 Kosta Browne RRV Pinot Noir, '11 Kosta Browne Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir.
Photo above: Debut winery vintage of Cirq, Michael Browne's new winery project. This was one of the best Pinots I tasted that day. '11 Cirq Treehouse RRV Pinot Noir.
Photo above: Lunch at Zazu Kitchen with '09 Chenoweth RRV Pinot Noir and '09 Kosta Browne Kanzler Vineyard Pinot Noir.
Photo above: '06 Williams Selyem Allen Vineyard Chardonnay
Photo above: Williams Selyem Winery and winemaker Bob Cabral
Photo above: From L-R: '06 Allen Vineyard Chardonnay, '08 Haystack Peak Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, '11 Estate Pinot Noir.
Incredible, picturesque sunset at Skipstone Ranch. '05 Skipstone Oliver's Blend Red, '11 Makena's Vineyard Viognier
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The Dead Room
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A mother and her son have been executed in their home and fingerprint matches show their attacker died twenty years ago.
But how can dead serial killers return to haunt the present?
The answers lie in the darkest shadows of The Dead Room.
When CSI Darby McCormick is called to the crime scene, it's one of the most gruesome she's ever seen. But the forensic evidence is even more disturbing: someone watched the murder unfold from woodland behind the house - and the killer died in a shoot-out two decades earlier.
The deeper Darby digs, the more horrors come to light. Her prime suspect is revealed as a serial killer on an enormous scale, with a past that's even more shocking than his crimes, thanks to a long-held secret that could rock Boston's law enforcement to its core.
Is it possible to steal an identity? Or are dead men walking in Darby's footsteps? The line between the living and the dead has never been finer.
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'Spartacus: War of the Damned' Preview: "Men of Honor" vs. Pirates!
Last week's 'Spartacus: War of the Damned' episode "Wolves at the Gate" acted largely as a piece-mover, introducing Julius Caesar (Todd Lasance) into the mix as Spartacus and his men made a daring siege of an entire Roman City to house their rebel force! Of course, the show must still go on, meaning plenty more challenges are headed their way before the conflict comes to an end. Will Spartacus be able to sustain his new city of rebels, or will he turn to fellow criminals and pirates to help keep him in power? Check out a new clip from Friday's "Men of Honor" for the latest turn of 'Spartacus: War of the Damned'!
'Spartacus: War of the Damned' has never shied away from highlighting the dark and dangerous world the rebel slaves find themselves in their quest to overthrow the reign of Roman cruelty, but what happens when the only source of salvation to sustain the army are scalawags and pirates? That's the question Spartacus will face in Friday's "Men of Honor," as the city is beset by illicit traders looking to capitalize on the city's newest occupants.
Stars has released a new clip from Friday's episode, but can Spartacus' new friends be trusted, or will they prove his ultimate downfall? Check out the latest from 'Spartacus: War of the Damned' episode "Men of Honor" below, and tell us in the comments what you think of the final season thus far!