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[ Uncle stands on a hilltop, looking through a spyglass.]
Marston : What are you looking at, old man?
Uncle: There's some mustangs and some such out there beyond that ridge. Wondering if it was worth it getting you and round some of them up...
Marston: Fair enough. We're nearly out of money, the ranch is in turmoil, we may not make it through the winter. What could we possibly want with some good quality horses? Come on.
Uncle: That tone of voice ain't so becoming on you. Makes you seem all pent up and angry, like some Blackwater would-be business tycoon with a bad case of hemorrhoids.
Marston: I'll give you a bad case of someone just shot me in the head if you don't hurry up.
[They mount up.]
Marston: What were you going to do? Just look at them horses all day?
Uncle: Well, God forbid I do anythin' round here without checkin' with his royal highness first.
Marston: Yeah, you're real good at watchin'. That's about all you're good for apart from bendin' you elbow.
Uncle: I can't do right for doin' wrong. You're an ungrateful bastard, you know. I did my best when you was gone.
Marston: Your best is like anybody else's worst.
Uncle: Come on, I'm gettin' old. I gotta start takin' things easy.
Marston: You've been takin' things easy for forty years.
[Marston breaks three horses.]
Marston: I think that's enough for now. Let's get them back to the ranch.
Uncle: That weren't half bad for a couple of old reprobates.
Marston: I learned a few things while I was away.
Uncle: Anythin' you wanted to know, you only had to ask me.
Marston: You? What the hell do you know about any of this?
Uncle: I was a rancher myself back in the day.
Marston: Firstly, I don't believe you. And secondly, if you was, why have you been hidin' it all these years?
Uncle: You act like I never do anythin'. I do plenty.
Marston: You're asleep half the day, and the other half you're so drunk you couldn't hit the ground with your hat in three throws.
Uncle: I've taught you a few things, John Marston.
Marston: Like how to steal beer when the bartender's not lookin' and piss without takin' down your pants.
Uncle: All useful skills, partner.
[They arrive back at the ranch.]
Uncle: Look at these here horses. Fine as cream gravy. It sure will be nice to have some money in our pockets.
Marston: Any money we make it goin' straight back into this ranch, not down your gullet.
Uncle: Aw, come on. I ain't workin' for free here.
Marston: You ain't workin' at all, that's the problem, old man.
Uncle: What about today? And all them cattle i hearded? I'm always suckin' hind tit round here.
Marston: You got food in your belly, ain't ya? A roof over your head?
Uncle: Your so tight, you get out of bed to turn over so's not to wear out the sheets.
Marston: Don't push your luck.
Uncle: A little bottle wouldn't hurt, though? Something to ease an old man's aches and pains.
Marston: This is why they say you should never hire the people you drink with.
[They enter the pen.]
Marston: Make sure there's enough fresh hay. We need to keep 'em strong.
Uncle: Alright, damn, a little gratitude wouldn't kill you. Not a bad day's work.


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I am the helpdesk agent for my organization. When I communicate with the user who initiated the ticket, I go to my Spiceworks and enter it in my ticket. The user receives an email from an automated email address (email@example.com).
I would like it so that a user can reply to that automated email to the address firstname.lastname@example.com and that response goes into the user's help desk ticket just as if they went into the helpdesk and responded that way.
Can this be done?
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akp982 is an IT service provider.
You can configure spiceworks to pickup emails from a pop, imap or exchange account
Goto settings - email settings and fill out your server and account details.
Once this is done tested and saved spiceworks will start checking the mailbox for new emails and pull them into the spiceworks helpdesk.
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Do Nasal Allergies Cause Ear Infections?

Middle ear infections (otitis media) are one of the most common reason why kids see a doctor. I remember having ear infections as a child – the deep ache, with pain so severe that I couldn't really do anything other than just lie in bed. Most middle ear infections are due to viral and bacterial infections, but do allergies play a role in causing chronic or recurrent ear infections?

There are many factors involved in ear infections. These include the age and genetic background of the person, shape of the middle ear structures, as well as exposure to infections, allergens and irritants (such as tobacco smoke). Many studies have shown that children with allergic rhinitis are at increased risk for developing chronic ear infections. The reasons why allergy causes middle ear infections aren't completely clear; it appears that the middle ear acts similar to the nose when exposed to allergens and is also affected by the swelling within the nasal passages (causing eustachian tube dysfunction) that occur with allergies.

People with chronic ear infections associated with allergies have been treated in a variety of ways, including oral antihistamines with and without decongestants, prescription nasal sprays (nasal steroids and nasal antihistamines), as well as allergy shots. An analysis of several studies in 2006 found no benefit for oral antihistamines with or without decongestant for the treatment of children with chronic ear infections. Studies have not shown a consistent benefit of nasal steroids for treatment of chronic ear infections; it is not known if allergy shots would be beneficial, although it makes sense that these would help for people whose ear infections are related to allergy.

Sources:

Skoner DP, Casselbrant ML. Otitis media. In: Middleton EJR, Reed CHE, Ellis EF, Franklin Adkinson NJR, Yunginger JW, Busse WW, eds. Allergy: Principles & Practice. 6th ed. St Louis, MO: Mosby-Year Book Inc; 2003:1437-1454.

Griffin GH, Flynn C, Bailey RE, Schultz JK. Antihistamines and/or Decongestants for Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) in Children. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD003423.


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Last chance for CPR/First Aid training in 2014
Published: Tuesday 21st October 2014
ACUcom (Brisbane campus only) is holding their final 2014 First Aid and CPR course this Saturday 25 October. Be quick to snap up your place and have the opportunity to use the latest technology in CPR practice - the CPRmeter - which helps you ensure you are delivering the best possible compression depth and rates.
For staff bookings, please email firstname.lastname@example.com for directions and payment options. For further queries, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
In 2015 ACUcom will be providing regular courses to ensure all incoming Health Science students have met their mandatory requirements by the March deadline.


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Once again Jimmie Johnson know how to take the big wins even when he has to come from behind!
At the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday evening, Jimmie Johnson came from behind to win the NASCAR Sprint All-Star race for a record fourth time. Taking the lead in the final segment, Johnson wasn't to be denied as he took the checkered flag and the $1 million first-place prize.
Starting 20th after a substandard qualifying effort, Johnson worked his way through the field to become a contender in the second of the race's five segments. Once among the leaders, Johnson displayed his championship form as he mixed it up with the likes of Kyle and Kurt Busch, Kasey Kahne and Joey Logano as he made his way to the front.
The race featured four 20-lap segments and a final 10-lap run. During the first segment, rain stopped the race for 41 minutes, but once the track was dried, the program rolled forward.
Preceding the final stanza, all cars had to change four tires and Johnson came in fourth and went out second behind teammate Kahne.
The teammates battled at the outset of the run with Johnson prevailing and pulling away to a commanding lead and the eventual win.
"I didn't think we had a shot at winning tonight after starting 20th, but we had a great racecar," Johnson commented. "I don't know how we keep doing it, but I am pretty proud of this race team.
"That last pit stop made the difference. I felt like the winner would be on the front or second row and when I came out second, I knew we had a great shot at it. The inside lane seemed to prevail at times, and when Kasey (Kahne) took the top, I thought I had a chance. I went flat through the first two turns, and I was finally able to get him off me. We had an awesome car and I was able to pass cars."
Commenting about becoming the first four-time winner, Johnson said, "To beat Jeff (Gordon) and Dale (Earnhardt), two guys I looked up to my whole life, means the world to me."
Logano pushed past Kahne with five to go to gain second place but he couldn't get near the fleet leader.
"I had a good restart and pushed Kahne out there, but Johnson was fast," Logano said. "My only shot would have been if there was a caution. Second is like awesome but it sucks, too. We didn't have a winning car, but if there had been a caution, I might have been able to give him a run for his money."
Kyle Busch had one of the dominant cars but after mixing it up on restarts, his car incurred minor damage sufficient to derail his quest for victory.
"We got beat around on restarts by other cars, but that is to be expected," the youngest Busch said. "The best car here fails to win again with me behind the wheel."
Kahne finished fourth ahead of Kurt Busch.
Kahne said once he lost the clean air, he couldn't catch up with Johnson. Also, he said his car had gotten beat-up earlier, which affected him at the end.
Said the eldest Busch, "Winning a couple segments in the All-Star race is nothing to be disappointed with, but you always want more. When you lose to Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus, those guys were perfect again. We were one click slow on a pit stop and an adjustment. I thought I could race my way back, but we weren't perfect tonight."
The Busch brothers each won two segments but that wasn't enough with the money on the line.
Denny Hamlin, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jamie McMurray, Matt Kenseth and Carl Edwards rounded out the top-10 finishers in the 135-mile non-points race in Charlotte.
McMurray won the preliminary 40-lap Sprint Showdown, which advanced him into the main event along with runner-up Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Danica Patrick received the most fan ballots and was added to the All-Star field after finishing ninth in the Showdown. In the All-Star standings, she ended up 20th in the 22-car field.
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How to choose best Hiking Daypacks
The fact of the matter is that there are a bewildering number of choices available to the modern outdoor enthusiast when it comes to gear. It might almost seem easier to close your eyes and point to pick a daypack simply. It would certainly be quicker than most methods. Still, a little thought can get you the daypack you need with little real effort on the shopping end of things. That way, you can save the sweating for the outdoor activities–knowing all the while that your gear has you covered through thick and thin.
All free daypack type bags should be very durable. The best way to verify this is to check out a few items on the bag to ensure toughness and quality. The daypack should have a full and large zipper. This ensures that it does not break or hang up the first few times you use it. When you expose zippers to a hot or cold climate, especially outdoors, they tend to stress and snap quicker and easier.
A daypack should be double stitched with heavy thread, and the fabric should be very tight. Give the daypack a few tugs and work it over well to ensure that the seams are not pulling apart and the material does not seem to stretch and weaken with stress. This is paramount as you can imagine. A free bag should be indestructible when you put it through this little test.
Your daypack should have multiple compartments for storage. This can be critical when roughing it in the outdoors. There are many reasons for having a slew of pockets and compartments in your daypack. In low light and nighttime, it becomes necessary not to have to spend a lot of time digging through a huge compartment to find an item that you need. You should only go to the compartment where you store that particular item so you can quickly access it.
Know Your Needs
Step one in picking your daypack has to be the type of activity that you plan on doing. Almost every outdoor activity has its requirements when it comes to the kind of pack you carry. Knowing whether you want one suitable for hiking or rock climbing alone can narrow the choices considerably and save you lots of time. Your activity will tell you about the fundamental needs that you will have for your ideal daypack, things like internal or external frame as well as weight and materials. No matter what type of daypack you are in the market for, however, you should be aware of these features:
1 Size – always choose a pack that is sized to fit your needs and know that too big is better than too small. You don't want to have to leave something important behind, but you also need to be able to support the weight.
2 Shape – daypacks have different shapes depending on the type of movement you will be engaging in. Something bulky and restrictive may fit well for hiking, but be inappropriate for climbing.
3 Straps – the type of straps a daypack has can determine where it sits and how weight is distributed across your body as well as how comfortable the bag is to carry.
4 Compartments – at the end of the day, a daypack is all about carrying your gear. You need to have capacious enough pockets and compartments to do that, and you need them to be accessible as well.
This list will give you a head start on picking the right daypack for your gear
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Heating Installation Engineer
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- Epsom
- Salary
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- 30 Sep 2016
- Closes
- 20 Oct 2016
- Sector
- Engineering
- Contract Type
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Domestic Heating Installation required for our client, a domestic heating specialist who carry out the service, breakdown, repair and installation of commercial boilers in the London and Surrey area. The Gas Installation Engineer will be tasked with installing domestic boilers / central heating, in privately owned domestic sites in the South London and Surrey area. The Gas Fitter MUST hold core domestic gas tickets such as CCN1, CENWAT and CKR1 etc. The Heating Install Engineer must have a strong background in the installation of domestic boilers, predominately experience with Worcester Bosch and Vaillant boilers being advantageous. Heating Installation Engineer Position Overview Providing installation of domestic boilers / central heating Covering South London and Surrey Heating Installation Engineer Position Requirements Valid ACS Domestic Gas tickets, such as CCN1, CENWAT and CKR1. Previous experience with the installation of domestic boilers / central heating Based within commutable distance to the Epsom area Heating Installation Engineer Position Remuneration £30k - £36k, DOE Company Van Interested in the position? Either reply to this email or call the office on 01243 378833 Join us on Twitter, Facebook & LinkedIn - Search Bennett & Game Recruitment. Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Join us on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn - Search Bennett and Game Recruitment. Bennett and Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/66757456


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The distinction caused Holloway distress and she fidgeted and sniffled through the remainder of her testimony.
He fidgeted, wriggled; thrust his head first from one window, then from the other.
He seemed to be embarrassed, too—he fidgeted and tossed twigs and pebbles into the river.
Aunt Judy fidgeted from the kitchen to the house, and from the house to the kitchen, in mortal fear for the credit of her supper.
She fidgeted toward the door with a glance over her shoulder.
He fidgeted, and at last longed childishly to see them wink.
Ferrers fidgeted until he could endure the silence no longer.
Miss Bruce fidgeted with the fire-irons, dropped them, and apologized.
This woman knew how to stir them, and there was an expressive murmur, while some fidgeted.
Lilienfeld, red as a lobster with rage, fidgeted on his seat.
1670s (implied in fidgetting); see fidget (n.). Related: Fidgeted.
1670s, as the fidget "uneasiness," later the fidgets, from a 16c. verb fidge "move restlessly," perhaps from Middle English fiken "to fidget, hasten," from Old Norse fikjask "to desire eagerly" (cf. German ficken "to move about briskly;" see fuck).
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Two single-vehicle accidents left their drivers, both of whom were alone, with minor injuries and totaled cars, according to Virginia State Trooper C.H. Campbell.
The first, on May 5 at 9:50 p.m., took place on Pipers Gap Road, when a 1996 Toyota Forerunner, driven by Ashley Lanier, 27, of Galax, ran off the right side of the road. Lanier overcorrected, crossed over the road and struck an embankment. The Toyota ended up on its side at the top of the embankment.
By Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-Salem)
This month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act to repeal Obamacare and start a health care reform process to return power to the states, drive down costs, and offer options to American families.
A resident of Galax who spoke to city council at its April 24 meeting declared that he and his wife did not feel safe after Life Center residents had shown up on their property.
David Stone addressed Galax City Council about what he considered an invasion of his home's safety. He informed council that twice within the past two months, residents of the Life Center of Galax, a drug and alcohol rehab center, had knocked on his family's door.
INDEPENDENCE — The Grayson County Board of Supervisors has approved a motion to discontinue the county's vehicle decals, following a public hearing in April.
Though no one signed up to speak during the hearing, Treasurer Kelly Haga shared that he'd heard many positive reports from citizens who have visited his office.
"As we've gone through this year's decal season, [citizens] seem to be overwhelmingly in favor of doing away with it," Haga told the board.
As bright springtime flowers bloom, so do new dark, weed-like scams, warns the Better Business Bureau. Scammers will be going door-to-door with plans to rip off local residents for services from discounted food deliveries to repairing weather damaged shingles. The BBB advises consumers that now is the time to be on your guard.
Door-to-Door Meat Selling Scams
Caitlin Jennings said the May 9 storm caused damage to fences and trees at her home on Pine Knoll Drive in Galax, as shown in the photo she submitted.
The high winds also destroyed a swing set and blew a trampoline from the front yard to the back, dropping it in the top of a pine tree.
Trees were down all over the Twin Counties and the storm left thousands without power in the region.
Editor's Note: This information is taken from open court records and is a matter of public record.
The listings are complete.
The newspaper, as a matter of fairness, will not honor requests to omit any listing. For additional information on this column or questions, call 236-5178, ext. 213.
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These sentences were recorded in October in the Carroll County General District Court Office, Hillsville. Sentences may be appealed:
Have it your way
Somebody last week said the Democrats are for the people. Yes, they are for the people. They let the people have abortions. They let gays and lesbians have their way, whichever way they want it. They give a lot to welfare and things to people who don't need it. The people who need help don't get any at all.
Peter Cottontail
I have been seeing pictures on the computer and places where people had their kids pictures made with rabbits. Does anybody know where that is?
Dr. Tom Whartenby's wife, Mary Elizabeth, was at Galax Presbyterian Church, where her husband is pastor, about three weeks ago, when she made an alarming discovery: the tree the planted 12 years ago in the churchyard was gone.
A small copper beech purchased from Monticello, it was cut down and removed by someone with professional skill, as the trunk was cut smoothly across, almost level with the ground.
By LARRY CHAMBERS, Staff
INDEPENDENCE – The Grayson County Courthouse was filled with tears last Thursday during the sentencing of John Terry Underwood II, 52, of Independence, who was charged in connection with the dog mauling death of a 15-month-old girl on the night of Jan. 6, 2016.
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( The Hosting News ) – R1Soft, announced that the company will showcase its next-generation backup technology at the annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition to be held March 1-4, 2010 in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center.
With the most affordable backup software on the market, R1Soft is the leading provider of data protection to web hosting and data centers and currently protects more than 180,000 mission-critical Windows and Linux servers worldwide.
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Exhibiting at booth #3006, R1Soft will be offering attendees a variety of free giveaways including its popular T-shirts and penguins.
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A throw-back to 2014, when Kate had unrealistically high hopes for her Christmas schedule.
The Travel Companion
We all have a story like this.
When I was 24, I worked at a research company downtown. It wasn't the most fulfilling of jobs (still waiting for that!) but it paid the bills. Prior to taking this job, I had spent a year working at Scotia Place, a shiny, impressive-looking building that had its own LRT station. This little transit perk had made commuting a treat for my directionally-challenged self.
I had been at my new job for about a week, and as such, I didn't yet have a feel for my coworkers. Since I wasn't comfortable spending my lunch break with strangers, I had made a habit of going out. So far, I had spent the week's noon hours wandering aimlessly around the city, keeping an eye on my watch.
On one particular day, I had made plans to meet my old work crew for lunch. Scotia Place was several blocks away from my new job, so I decided to take the LRT. The ride would be short (only a couple of stations) and direct. Minimal room for error.
I descended the concrete steps and made my way to the middle of the platform. There were lots of people around (though not quite as many as I'd seen during morning and afternoon rush hours). I determined which side of the platform my train would be on, and I turned to face that direction. The schedule indicated that I only had a few minutes to wait, so I didn't bother sitting down.
A minute or two later, a man came up to me. He appeared to be in his thirties; not much taller than I was, nor much bigger. He was standing a bit too close for comfort; a fact I was just starting to register when he began speaking.
"Hello," he said. Continue reading "The Travel Companion"
Queer Life and Death in Cartoons and TV Shows
Reblogged from Taylor Ramage.
The Internet has been abuzz lately regarding the "Bury Your Gays" trope, escalated by several popular TV shows killing off queer characters, particularly women, and adding to this larger idea that relationships between queer women are unstable at best and tragic at worst.
A lot of people are currently criticizing The 100 and Orphan Black for killing off major queer characters and making their partners suffer. I know nothing about The 100 except for what I've read about that one character's death and how it's angered many viewers. However, I will say that I was previously a bit interested in watching the show. Now, I probably won't because I'm quite tired of queer female relationships–when they're shown at all–being tragic, petty, or unstable. I'm not keen on getting into a show already knowing that that's what'll happen. I'm sure The 100 is phenomenal in many other ways, but this turn…
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Happy Bi Visibility Day!
Shout-out to all the beautiful bisexuals out there! We love you, and we see you. Continue reading "Happy Bi Visibility Day!"
Losing Sleep
I come from a family of good sleepers. Mom and Dad are both in bed by 9:00 each night and, as I understand it, they're asleep minutes after their heads hit the pillows. My brother is the same way. He doesn't even need a bed; a couch or a comfy chair works nicely for him when he's ready to doze. He doesn't go to bed as early as the folks do, but he seems blessed with their uncanny ability to nod off at the drop of a hat.
I'm not so lucky. I'm prone to bouts of sleeplessness, usually due to stress or excitement, and it's been in high gear for the past couple of weeks.
The last time I had extended insomnia was over three years ago, in the summer. I was working full-time during the day and doing some pretty intense socialization on most evenings and weekends. I was about as far outside my comfort zone as I'd ever let myself go, and although there were definite benefits to that experience, it also created an ongoing sensory overload that made sleeping all but impossible.
Those days are behind me. Lately, I socialize very little. So what's keeping me up at night?
Arthur and Clementine.
Our first reblog! This is a fantastic post about boundary setting and how a healthy relationship is one that doesn't constantly require it.
One of my oldest possessions is a book titled "Arturo e Clementina" ("Arthur and Clementine" in English). It was published in the 70s as part of a series called, in Italy, "editions on the side of little girls." (In English the series is called "non-sexist children literature," which I think may be a misnomer. "Non-misogynistic" might have been more accurate.) The book is out of print now, and often wretchedly expensive, but a summary, lacking some of the subtlety, can be found here.
The book is the tale of two tortoises, Arthur and Clementine, who marry after a whirlwind romance. Clementine is looking forward to a life of activities and adventures with Arthur. Arthur does not disabuse her of her notions, but he has other plans.
Every time Clementine tells him that she would like to do something or go somewhere, he poo-poos her ideas. He explains to her that she's just not…
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Man or Beiste?
Football coach Shannon Beiste was first introduced to Glee fans at the beginning of the second season. She was a force to be reckoned with; an intimidating presence with a hefty build and a loud, booming voice. She came with a bit of a chip on her shoulder, having been bullied throughout most of her life for her perceived lack of femininity.
In general, Coach Beiste was not considered sexually attractive. In one unfortunate storyline, several of the glee club boys (and one girl) chose to visualize her in overtly sexual outfits as a way to avoid "overheating" during make out sessions. Clothing choices included lingerie, a cheer uniform, and a ballet leotard. The juxtaposition created by this "mannish" woman attempting to be feminine and sexy was, apparently, a pretty effective boner killer.
When word of this unkind strategy made its way to Beiste, she was visibly hurt. She insisted that she wasn't gay (a fact that she would repeat more than once as the series went on) and expressed her exasperation with situations like these:
"I know I can be a little intimidating sometimes, but deep down inside, where no one can see, I'm just a girl. Am I nuts that I just wanna be reminded of that sometimes?"
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Kinda Gay: Bi Erasure on Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Willow Rosenberg wasn't always into chicks.
Throughout season one of Buffy, our lovable hacker pined for her best friend, Xander. Her feelings weren't reciprocated (Xander was too busy mooning over Buffy), but even so, she carried a torch for him well into season two.
That's when she met Oz, an adorable guitarist who made no secret of his interest in her. The two began a tentative flirtation, rendering Willow appropriately smitten. Eventually, she managed to ask him out on a date. So began the cutest romance ever.
Xander, upon being rejected by Buffy, eventually struck up a dalliance with a cheerleader named Cordelia. After a bit of a rocky start, they settled into being boyfriend and girlfriend.
Things were going great for everyone until a few days before Homecoming. Willow and Xander decided to try on clothes for the dance together. Nothing was amiss until Willow emerged from behind the privacy screen and they saw each other, fully and fancily dressed.
They stared, awestruck. Xander told Willow she was gorgeous. Awkward breathing and shifty gazes inevitably gave way to kissing. When they (finally) parted, both felt guilty but still drawn to each other.
The two struggled with their palpable attraction over the next few episodes, playing secret footsies in the science lab, giving ill-advised temple massages in the library, fighting a losing battle. Oblivious to their hormone-fueled angst, villain Spike chose precisely then to kidnap them and lock them in an abandoned factory. Continue reading "Kinda Gay: Bi Erasure on Buffy The Vampire Slayer"
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Big Brother (the U.S. version) is nearing the end of its eighteenth season. As someone who has been watching since the very beginning, I can tell you it's not a terribly prestigious show to be a fan of. Most people my age are surprised to discover that it's still on the air, since they can't name a single person they know who actually watches it. But every July, without fail, it returns to the CBS lineup. Year after year, Big Brother is kept alive by a mostly silent but intensely loyal fan base. (It's sort of like the Nickelback of television in that regard.)
Why do I watch? Because it's fascinating. It's a three-month long social experiment that I get to observe while sitting on my comfy couch and eating popcorn. It's a microcosm of the western world; a (not quite random) sampling of America. It's a popularity contest with a $500,000 prize, and sometimes, when they get the mix of people just right, the underdog wins.
So who's the underdog? Well, just like in life, Big Brother's underdogs are any contestants who are not straight white males. We can blame the casting process for this, to a point. People of colour are vastly underrepresented on the show, and it's a rare season that includes more than one sexual minority. Alliances usually form between like-minded individuals. Straight white dudes are typically in the majority, and they frequently decide to work together.
On paper, women get a fair shake at the outset. The cast is always split 50/50 by gender. On Day 1, there are just as many women are there are men, so why are the ladies only pulling out 29% of the wins?
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In 2007, I was involved in a very minor car accident. I still got whiplash, though. WAD-1, it's called: Whiplash Associated Disorder, level 1. The doctor who examined me told me to ice my neck, and gave me a short prescription for a muscle relaxant. Cyclobenzaprine. The pain got to be pretty intense, and the drugs made me woozy enough to pass out, so it was a rough few weeks after that.
I was hardcore into Taekwon-do at the time, and had taken a break to recover from my injury. As soon as I started to feel better, I started training again. In the middle of class one night, a move I'd done hundreds of times before went wrong. Something in my back hurt. A lot. I was frozen in pain as the class continued around me, until a friend noticed and helped me off the training floor.
That sharp pain in 2007 formed a muscle knot in my lower back to the left of my spine – a lump which remains in my back to this day. It varies in size, and on good days is pretty hard to find. On bad days, it's the size of an egg and super painful.
And so began my struggle with myofascial pain syndrome, a chronic pain condition involving the muscles (myo) and muscular connective tissue (fascia). The basis of the pain comes from trigger points – basically "knots" in the muscle – that can spasm painfully, and can even create pain in other areas of the body, known as referred pain.
It started in my back, but it spread. You might have experienced something similar; you've got soreness in one part of your body, so you compensate – maybe you limp, or you use your non-dominant hand – which creates a stress on the compensating portion of your body. Or your shoulders hurt, and then your neck gets sore, and then you get a headache. My pain moved. Trigger points spasming in my lower back made my midback develop trigger points, and then my shoulders and neck (already primed by the previous whiplash injury).
Cyclobenzaprine stopped working. I was in a lot of pain, almost all the time. It put my stress levels through the roof. What I didn't realize at the time was how heavily my stress levels would impact my condition. Continue reading "Why Sexist Comments Sometimes Make Me Smile"
In / Out
(Originally posted on January 12, 2013 at I Dig Your Girlfriend.)
I am not out at work.
A handful of my co-workers are also friends with me on Facebook, and they're bombarded with my truth on pretty much a daily basis. My super gay life is all I talk about on the Internet these days. But most of the people I work with don't know I'm gay. Some of them may suspect, I suppose, but they haven't received any sort of confirmation from me.
My non-work friends are surprised when I tell them this. Some of them can't fathom the idea of a person knowing me and not knowing that I'm a big lez. To them, my gayness is a blinding rainbow beacon, unwavering and undeniable. "Have they not seen you walk?" they ask.
It's a fair question.
Until recently, I wasn't prone to oversharing. I took a passive approach to conversations, not volunteering any information I wasn't directly asked for. This was a defense mechanism; a way to avoid being judged. And it carried over to small, stupid things, like not mentioning a TV show or band that I liked, for fear of being disagreed with or thought less of. One of the biggest driving forces in my life has always been my need to be liked. And a great way to do that is to sit back, observe, and mirror what people want to hear.
I've never liked being conspicuous. I've spent most of my life feeling completely different from everyone around me. And this feeling of alienation – of unbelonging – has often driven me to focus all of my energy on being unnoticed. On blending in.
I'm friends with a lesbian who, like me, isn't out at work. I was surprised when she told me this, because she has a long-term girlfriend. But on reflection, I can believe it. She's not someone who would have pinged my gaydar; at least not right away. She can certainly pass for straight. And since a lot of ordinary people consider "straight" to be the unquestioned default setting for everyone they meet, it's possible that she doesn't have to work very hard to keep this information to herself.
I've been out at other workplaces, but never right away, and certainly not with any big declarations. I've come out to co-workers gradually, one-on-one, and usually after having formed friendships first. I tell people I'm gay when they ask, and then I assure them that it's not a secret.
It's not, really. It's just not something I lead with. I prefer for people to get to know me first. That way, "lesbian" is a label they're applying to a person they already know. Once they know me, they like me. Once they like me, it's less easy for them to dislike all lesbians on principle.
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Everyone in this melodramatic world knows about who Barack Obama is. Well, he is the current president of United States of America. Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton is next for sure. But do you know anything about Obama's salary or about his career or his Net worth? I guess you don't, but don't worry; we have some of the chilliest facts about him.
To start off; from all his experiences, he is one of the deserving presidents who earn $400,000 thousand; and reports suggest that his current Net worth is around $12.2 million. I know what you are wondering about, how could a president earn that much money? I thought about the same thing. Well, before Barack Obama pursued his political career; he was a civil right lawyer, a Community Organizer and a teacher. I bet you were not aware about this fact!
Furthermore, he is also a writer and has written several books. Some of the popular books include; 'Dreams from my Father', 'the audacity of Hope', of thee I sing: A letter to my daughters', 'Change we can believe in', 'Barack Obama in his own words', and Et-cetera. Obama's books were sold worldwide. His two major books are 'The audacity of Hope', 2006; and 'Dreams from my Father', 1995. These two books of his grossed $5.7 million and are a big source of his wealth. However, he is not considered among the richest president of United States. George Washington was the Richest of all worth $525 million and his salary was 2% of the United States total budget. But all presidents were not rich; there are some presidents who went Bankrupt, like Abraham Lincoln.
In 2008, Barack Obama was elected to the U.S's presidency which he won against Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin; and he won the re-election against Mitt Romney as well, the Republican challenger, back in 2012. And; do you know that Barack Obama is the 44th president of United States of America and is the first African-American to be elected as President? Well, it Is true.. Hard to believe, huh? Obama's inauguration was held in 2009, January 20th. During his speech, he told the people of United States that, "Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America: They will be met".
Speaking of his love life, Obama got married to Michelle Robinson in 1992 and they have two daughters, Sasha "Natasha" Obama, 7; and Malia Ann Obama, 10. Barack Obama was the son of Barack Obama Sr who was the Kenyan Senior Governmental Economist and Ann dunham who was an Anthropologist. During Obama's first 100 days of presidency, he reached out to improve the country's relation with Europe, Russia and China. He also ordered an outbreak on bandits of the coast of Somalia which saved more than thousands of lives. Nonetheless, he signed a command prohibiting extreme interrogation procedures and closing of the the military custody facility at Cuba's Guantanamo Bay in a year. For all his good work, the Nobel Committee in Norway presented him the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. Pretty, impressive, isn't it?
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Convention Q&A: Presenter Explains the Challenges of ICD-10 and DSM-5
The 2014 AHIMA Annual Convention and Exhibit session, "ICD-10 and DSM-5: Understanding the Health and Human Service Industry's Need for Two Codes Sets after Implementation" on Monday, September 29 at 1 p.m. will focus on behavioral health and substance abuse coding. Presenter Lisette Wright, MA, of Behavioral Health Solutions, PA, in Minneapolis, MN, will give convention attendees guidelines on how to prepare for the many upcoming changes. Wright took some time to discuss the presentation with Journal staff.
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The future state of healthcare will be driven by demographics, technology, and value. Most of all it will require professionals to manage new, vast amounts of data. Three thought leaders delivered their visions for the future of healthcare data at Tuesday's AHIMA Convention and Exhibit General Session.
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Fans of the popular AMC television show "The Walking Dead" have watched Atlanta and its surrounding area become overrun by brain-hungry, shambling zombies. The following are three tips for surviving the zombie apocalypse (ZA) and then coding its various effects in ICD-10-CM/PCS.
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I recently upgraded a small Clinic (20 WinXP machines) from the Citrix online plugin, v12, to the Citrix Enterprise plugin, v184.108.40.206. Everything was beautiful, until they rebooted.
After a reboot, when most of the systems start, if you attempt to launch an application you are greeted with "Citrix receiver could not launch the requested published application." Killing PNAMain.exe & relaunching it - even with the Startup shortcut that launched it in the first place (so, same start up args) - fixes it. I have found no other symptoms of the issue and no other temporary fix that does not involve restarting that process.
Citrix has a couple of forums on the topic: http:/
The vendor of the service we connect to is checking with Citrix Support for help. My next steps will be to see if i can adjust the way this process starts: while it is in startup, it is nevertheless listed as a child process of PNSSON.exe - for which i can find no autorun entry...
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Jul 9, 2012 at 10:53 UTC
BCS TechSource is an IT service provider.
Changing the process tree didn't affect the situation. Currently in place is a script that kills & restarts pnamain.exe. So far, this has proven to be effective - even if it is a hack.
Alternatively, users have been accessing via the web interface - which has greatly relieved the pressure i have been under.
Jul 11, 2012 at 12:31 UTC
Hi Andrew,
We have the same issue. The workaround we are doing is to deny SYSTEM full access to wfcrun32.exe in the c:\program files\citrix\ica client directory then reboot. Seems to be working well. The other is to increase the RAM to over 1 Gig, sometimes this fixes it.
Jul 12, 2012 at 5:11 UTC
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Hello Andrew Wiggin,
I have the same problem and i would like to know if it-s possible have the script kills and restart pnamain, mine doesn't works,
Thanks a lot
Aug 11, 2012 at 8:27 UTC
Niagara Technology Group (NTG) is an IT service provider.
Andrew, did this get resolved?
Aug 12, 2012 at 4:53 UTC
The latest Receiver (3.3) has fix all our issues :)
Aug 13, 2012 at 10:42 UTC
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Thanks for reminding me about this Scott, i did get it fixed:
Since they were using saved credentials, i uninstalled then reinstalled the receiver without sson.
Christian, the script was unreliable as a start up option.
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When timid eleventh-grader and math genius Kenji Koiso (Ryunosuke Kamiki) is asked by older student and secret crush Natsuki (Nanami Sakuraba) to come with her to her family's Nagano home for a summer job, he agrees without hesitation. Natsuki's family, the Jinnouchi clan, dates back to the Muromachi era (1336 to 1573), and they've all come together to celebrate the 90th birthday of the spunky matriarch of the family, Sakae. That's when Kenji discovers his "summer job" is to pretend to be Natsuki's fiance and dance with her at the birthday celebration. As Kenji attempts to keep up with Natsuki's act around her family, he receives a strange math problem on his cell phone which, being a math genius, he can't resist solving. As it turns out, the solution to the mysterious equation causes a bizarre parallel world to collide with Earth, and it's up to Kenji and his new fake family to put reality back in order.---
Sorakake cast... --> Must watch!
It's been a while... Must watch that Digimon movie again too...
Winner of Animesuki 2010 Choice Award for Best Sciience Fiction Anime
Just watched the trailer. I must say it is very promising!!! Very funny, wacky and I think the story is very interesting. The art/design of the characters is very "Studio Gibli", since the art director is Youji Takeshige who has worked on many Studio Gibli's anime movie classics like Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke etc.. Just awesome!
Reminds me of the digimon movies...badly. Just looking at that Art style and then I watched further. Lol
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This looks really good - inventive, funny, interesting cast. Too bad it'll be 2010 before we see it subbed.
That was charming! The ghibli feel is palpable, including some of the character designs, even if it is done by Sadamoto. From what I've heard so far, I'm loving the voice acting. Then again, Hosoda has never really been a disappointment in that department, just look at TokiKake.
I knew I was forgetting something when I started the Darker Than Black thread. I've been meaning to create a thread for this title for sometime now. Thanks for starting the thread Serenade. :) I've added a synopsis in the opening post.
I think this movie will be one of the highlight of this year. The story reads so fun. The trailer simply confirms it. I'm so looking forward to this.
The plot sound awesome, it looks funny too.
I am really looking forward to this movie since I loved Tokikae. Too bad for those of us not in Japan it will be awhile before we get to actually see this.
Wow that synopsis made me even more interested in this movie (if that was even possible). This movie is going to be great!
That synopsis sounds epic. I'll definitely be keeping my ear out on this one. Trailer looked quite fun.
It seems like Summer Wars follows a similar storyline, the world of Oz crashes with our real world. Then the family needs to save the world together, and it seems to involve computers.
So far I love EVERYTHING from this guy. They all have a great balance of action humor and drama. Freaking awesome stuff.
This movie is bond to be awesome. ;)
This looks pretty interesting!! I love bizarre stuff.
For some reason I thought of Happy Tree Friends lol
But I definitely wanna see this. I know that style anywhere and Kenji looks like the male version of Makoto from Toki Kake :'D
I having a hard time rationalizing why a 17 yo female has to lie about not having a fiance nowadays. Other than that, it might be a good film.
Looks like the movie is slated for sometime in August. Can't wait!
ohhh, just watching that trailer makes me wanna wish that he could direct a new Digimon TV series but using the same style that he used in the movies. :heh:
Here is a new (?) poster from http://www.kadokawa-cineplex.co.jp/c...090619_s-wars/
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Mahammed Ghaus Tomb, [Gwalior]
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Photograph of the tomb of Muhammad Ghaus at Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, taken by an unknown photographer around 1882, part of the Gladstone Collection. Muhammad Ghaus Shattari (d.1563) was a celebrated Muslim saint of Afghan origin, favoured by Babur. His tomb, dating from c.1565, is the most famous Muslim monument in Gwalior, renowned for its beautiful perforated stone screens (jalis) which form an exterior wall around the verandah surrounding the tomb's central chamber. The tomb is a square stone building with a large central dome which was originally covered in brilliant blue tiles, and hexagonal corner towers crowned by chhatris (pavilions). It is a fine example of early Mughal architecture with a local flavour.


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Serves 4
* Tempered fine dark (bittersweet) chocolate, for piping
* 40ml (8fl oz) whipping (pouring) cream
* 150g (5.5oz) fine white chocolate, finely chopped
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To the Bone is Liebrandt's exploration of his culinary roots and creative development. At fifteen, he began his foray into the restaurant world and soon found himself cooking in the finest dining temples of London, Paris, and ultimately, New York. Taking inspiration from the methods and menus of Marco Pierre White, Raymond Blanc, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and Pierre Gagnaire, Liebrandt dedicated himself to learning his craft for close to a decade. Then, at New York City's Atlas, he announced himself as a worldclass talent, putting his hard-earned technique to the test with a startlingly personal cuisine. He continued to further his reputation at restaurants such as Gilt, Corton, and now the Elm, becoming known for a singular, graphic style that has captured the public's imagination and earned him the respect of his peers.
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Outlook for the UK over the next 6-30 days
UK Outlook for Tuesday 25 Jul 2017 to Thursday 3 Aug 2017:
Many areas will be dry on Tuesday with some sunny spells but there is the chance of a few showers, especially in the east. Early on Wednesday, there is an increasing chance of cloud and rain spreading into western areas, accompanied by strengthening winds. Staying unsettled through the rest of the week as bands of rain continue to move in from the west, interspersed by brighter and showery interludes. Rain or showers could be heavy at times, especially in the northwest, with the driest weather further south and east. It will be windy at times with the risk of gales across the north, and often rather cool, especially in the west. This changeable weather is likely to continue into the start of August, especially in the north.
Updated at: 1231 on Thu 20 Jul 2017
UK Outlook for Thursday 3 Aug 2017 to Thursday 17 Aug 2017:
There is low confidence throughout this period. We are likely to see some fine, dry spells of weather across the United Kingdom, but also some unsettled weather at times, mainly in the north. Temperatures are likely to recover to some extent with warmer than average temperatures at times through to mid-August, but there may be cooler conditions at times, especially in the northwest.
Updated at: 1232 on Thu 20 Jul 2017
Location Details
Location: 53.7895, -0.326
Altitude: 6.0 m above mean sea level


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While the Companies Bill, 2011 is still pending in Parliament, the provision on corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending continues to be one of the contentious issues. It is not clear what form that provision will take during the next round of the lawmaking process. The oddity of the CSR proposal in the Indian context is its mandatory nature, which has been somewhat diluted in the 2011 Bill to make it quasi-mandatory or "hybrid" in nature.
Given this situation, a paper titled India's Mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility Proposal: Creative Capitalism Meets Creative Regulation in the Global Market by Caroline Van Zile looks at the debates in CSR generally, and also its evolution in the lawmaking process in India. The abstract is as follows:
This Comment traces the legislative, socio-political, and legal history of a truly unusual and innovative legislative proposal recently raised in India: mandatory corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending for all businesses. While many commentators criticized the proposal for falling outside of the traditional western conception of CSR, this note suggests that what might seem retrograde or unusual to westernized companies can more productively be viewed as India's attempt to navigate a difficult divide, unique to BRICS countries. India is under intense pressure from its populace to address growing inequalities and deficiencies in infrastructure; at the same time, it is facing perpetual international pressure to keep its economy highly liberalized, with little taxation. The CSR proposal represents the Indian parliament's attempt to create a novel policy to serve both goals; such attempts at innovation, which do not simply import western laws or governance regimes, should be encouraged.This adds to the burgeoning academic literature on CSR in India. See also Directors as Trustees of the Nation? India's Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility Reform Efforts by Afra Afsharipour.


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Niagara Icewine Festival
If you haven't experienced the Niagara Icewine Festival in the Winter, you are certainly missing out on some delicious fun. The fun starts this weekend. It's not too late to experience some true Canadiana fun, because in Niagara we know how to do Winter right:
Xerox Icewine Gala – Fallsview Casino Resort – Friday, January 13th
The first gala started in 1995 and 22 years later this annual tradition continues at the Fallsview Casino Resort. At this event you'll experience VQA's largest icewine and wine tasting table featuring 35 Niagara wineries as well as the finest cuisine created by the Fallsview Casino's top chefs. Every year is a different theme and this year, it's Sugar and Spice and at this celebration Sugar and Spice comes with everything ice.
For three weekends in Niagara, there will be spectacular festivals celebrating everything icewine:
Twenty Valley Winter WineFest – January 13th – 15th
In true Canadiana spirit, get your warm boots and parka ready for a weekend of fabulous fun. This Festival does it right. Over 100 VQA wines and culinary delights from Niagara's finest. There will also be fashion shows, the annual barrel rolling challenge and the chef's one pot challenge.
Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival – January 20th – 22nd
This weekend is full of tasty temptations.
Sparkle and Icewine Gala – Friday, January 20th – 8pm – 11pm at the Courthouse – Icewine and impeccable food pairings from some of Niagara's most renowned Signature Chefs
Bravo Niagara presents Molly Johnson – Saturday, January 21st – 7:30pm – See the Courthouse transform into a one-of-kind jazz club
Outdoor Festival – January 21st (11am – 5pm), January 22nd (12pm – 5pm) – Embrace the Winter by seeing Niagara-on-the-Lake's Queen Street turn into an Icewine and Culinary Winter Wonderland
Flash and Panache Icewine Cocktail Competition – January 21st – 9pm – 11pm
Icewine Festival at the Scotiabank Convention Centre – January 27th – 29th
Enjoy Icewine from 20+ participating wineries along with some culinary creations and live entertainment.
Discovery Pass
The best way to experience the Icewine Festival is by purchasing a discovery pass. It's your ticket to experience three weekends of icewine bliss and eight wine and culinary pairings. Discovery passes start at $40 per pass. There's also a discovery pass serving delicious mocktail creations for all of the wonderful designated drivers starting at $30. Check out the list of participating wineries.
Niagara Falls Casino Shows
January is full of entertainment with tons of Niagara Falls Casino Shows to choose from. Check out our Niagara Casino Shows blog for all of the details.
Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights
The Wonder continues until January 31st with 3 Million Twinkling lights and displays. You've got to check out the incredible displays at Dufferin Islands and along the Niagara Parkway.
Niagara Falls Fireworks and Illumination Schedule
The spectacular Niagara Falls Fireworks displays and the new state-of-the-art Falls Illumination also continue into January.
Don't miss the spectacular fireworks over the Falls every Friday night during the Winter Festival of Lights starting at 9pm.
The Courtyard Marriott Niagara Falls is just a short drive from the Niagara Icewine Festival. It's the perfect way to end your romantic day at the Icewine Festival. Book our Ultimate One Night Package, starting at $110 per night. This is one of the best Niagara Falls Hotels Deals and includes: accommodations, breakfast buffet, dinner voucher for two at The Keg Steakhouse & Bar or T.G.I. Friday's, wine tasting, beer tasting, lavender culinary experience, cheese tasting, fudge tasting and so much more.