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In retrospect- my public viral announcement!
Look, I don't want to be seen as a trend setter, or as I'm hearing lately, it's now the fashionable in thing for writers to do to drop the F- bomb. Seriously, I didn't drop that F-bomb until the reviewer said, "So let's see what the rest of the world think of your writing, shall we?" Then tweets the world. Hello? Really? Didn't I just say to him, please, let's go private and let us speak by e-mail?
It all boils down to communicating in the end, that's getting lost amidst the fast pace of social internet.
There are a few things I need to say first, concerning my mishap with Big Al, and what propelled in that moment in time. But really, it was all a misunderstanding on both our parts, I would say. And yes, I was wet behind the ears as a newbie writer who was just learning the tech world of blogging, and FB. Twitter, well, I hadn't got that far yet. Anyways, I am a slow e-mail kind of girl, and have been accustomed to conversing with everyone I deal with politely via e-mail. I would also like to say, I know I'm not the greatest at grammar, but really, all along I was just talking about the format. When I was saying, my writing has no flaws in it... really, as hard as this must be to believe, I was still focused on format. So you see, how much things can get misconstrued? I felt he wasn't listening to me or picking up on my wave-lengh. (That is what is so dangerous about the internet. Gosh, I can have that not hearing me carry on with those closest to me offline in everday matters when they are stressed out, let alone online.)
There was however, one e-mail that Al, the reviewer from BooksandPals sent me, that came before all this hit the blog. Now remember, I am still thinking his been reading from the wrong format script, and I sent him an e-mail to remove the review until he read the correct format version. Al replied to my e-mail saying:
...even his tone to me felt harsh.
no reply.
So, all I was trying to do from this point on, was to get Big Al's attention, seeing he was ignoring me, and that's when I posted my five stars reviews on his blog.
I had spent over a thousand dollars on proofreading, and copy editing The Greek Seaman. Al telling me to move on to my next novel didn't help at all. It sent me over the edge. I didn't care about the two stars really, well maybe some, but it wasn't about stars at that time. It became these two pointers.
So, I'm still wet behind the ears. Just because I had a blog up and joined FB for a few months doesn't mean I know it all, I'm still a newbie writer learning the ropes online.
Should reviewers be allowed to twitter authors they review in this way? It appears the line has been crossed on both sides.
"Can we go e-mail please with all this?" I said.
I guess that's a no... All I was trying to do , was get his attention in his happy busy tweet hitting world.
When I said, 'my writing is fine,' I was just saying, no were not talking about the writing, were talking about formats. My writing is fine! So, everything I said from there on just got twisted.
what happened next was at the blog, and you all read that, but what sent me ballistic was the fact Al, the reviewer decided to throw up snippets of my book online, without my permission. When I asked to go e-mail with our talk, he said, "well lets see what the rest of the world thinks of your book shall we, and let them decide about your grammar shall we?" So he hits the tweet button, or loudspeaker button for the whole world to hear. I already told him previously to go e-mail with our conversation.
Does this sound like a man who is hearing me?
Besides, I'm talking formats still. And I'm a private person. Oh –no! He just hit another button in me. Reviewers are not suppose to behave this way.
-light of forums. He is forgetting this is now blog land, which he has just started up on. As a reviewer, he can't expect any author is going to appreciate that move. When he hit the loudspeaker, saying, 'lets see what the world thinks of your writing, shall we?' and then tweets the world, he has no right to do that, none what so ever!. Oh- yes, that was my going ballistic moment. --- Yes, so what followed…? Yes I said my first F***
Yes, I know I've repeated myself, but this was the button that triggered off my swearing at him, and this point needed to be explained.
Next thing I know, I've gone viral: and that was another word I had to google. There I was, in Forbes and the Guardian, the washington post, etc.,
David Barnett at the Guardian had 111 comments before closing.
Then Jean Hannah Edelstein, at the Guardian, really twisted my words I noticed, when she states, I said, "that my first book is great." I did not say that! She has created her own dialogue here in what she thinks I said. Pure speculation. Overall, it wasn't a bad write up, but then everyone jumps on the band wagon, writing what they think transpired. Really? How stories change by the time it gets down the other end of the street-eh?
Kiri Blakeley at Forbes: I write about women being buzzed about & what women are buzzing about.
Two months later, my viral apology is in the politics section of The Guardian.
Bin Laden is shot dead today, and just underneath that, I read about myself, the author and her viral apology, right under this major news headlines, and then I'm being viewed more than the tsunami that just happened. OOOKAY! Excuse me while I take a step back for a moment! Oh yes, I'm beginning to think the world is now double nuts. But then doesn't the universe work in mysterious ways.
Through all this viral stuff, I had a International radio station who wanted me on- to debate, and one other who wanted to interview me on this concept, how writers have every right to speak up and defend their work, and another with how writers should stick up for writers, and not reviewers, where so many might be sucking up to them in hope to get a better review when its their turn. Well, anyway- this is the latest stuff.
I wonder also if Big Al, will be leary of handing out, after this, so many "two stars."
There will be many more authors in the future, who have just got on the merry go round, who will have no knowledge of all this stuff, just like me, no matter how loud you shout it out online. Writers are usually (authors) living a hermit type life style, and when just arriving online, they are not looking for that kind of info. Maybe there's another author who is ready to explode. And not everyone is a twitter or FB or blogger. Newcomers will enter wet into the arena behind the ears, just like I was, especially if you write in a hermit type of life style as I do, and then suddenly being active online can be nothing but pressure. And well, it is relatively new, all of this online e-Book stuff for everyone. So much is still experimental.
With this word "Professionalism" they try to protect these less creative and rule-followers.
Best of luck !!
I don't know you, but I saw all the internet drama. Let it pass. People love to see someone go down and will gather like wolves. Keep your chin up and move on.
Please don't let this get you down! People can be so thoughtless.
writer, I find you inspiring. Don't listen to Al or any of the people
giving you crap on the books and pals page, you're great. Keep telling
your stories.
- · I find writing and sharing the most difficult thing to do!
I just read your review on BigAl and the bashing that followed.
I just wanted to say that if I was in your situation and had to read all that in the space of a few hours.. I would've felt cornered and defensive too ( not to mention pissed off!!).
I hope you have put the comments behind you and found a sense of contenment in the book that you put so much effort into.
I also want to say that I wish you a prosperous writing future and hope that you don't let the comments of others diminish your obvious passion.
As for your response to the review and subsequent comments. I wish someone who has such a precious talent as you do, handled it with a little more dignity... I don't believe the critic disliked your book.
Then again.. I can't really say much not having been in your shoes at that moment.. maybe you were just having a crappy day.
I'm aware that you didn't call upon my opinion.. just thought I should just let you know that I believe you are talented and should carry forth with the integrity that I'm sure shines through in your writing.
In my humble opinion this whole mess started when the reviewer wasn't specific about his problems with your text. Perhaps he was used to sweeping statements, assuming others would know what he's talking about and perhaps there isn't enough room in a review to do anything but?!
1st on page 13 #11: A participial phrase at the beginning of the sentence must refer to the grammatical subject. (...and there are variations).
Might I recommend re-reviewing Strunk and White, The Elements of Style (and/or others). Specifically page 13. Note #11. (about participial phrases). This is something we all trip over because IMO we pound out a sentence which is pretty clear (but irritates agents, editors, and in this case, a reviewer). I'm always on the look out for these errors in my writing (after being bashed upside my head a few too many times).
"Don and Katy watched hypnotically Gino place more coffees out at another table with supreme balance."
Using S&W agents, editors, and reviewers read that Gina has supreme balance. So, here, I think you can say you did nothing wrong regarding that S&W rule. The reviewer is probably looking at the table having supreme balance, because "another table with supreme balance" has no commas, parenthesis, or em dashes. This thing about commas, is also in S&W page two about parenthetical phrases. Well, I'm reviewing all this now (because I was trying to help you (not that you need help, but don't we all rely on each other) and it's blowing my mind. Commas are swimming up stream and every which way. I'm now worried about a submission I handed in for a contest.
Also, this thing about participials is often referred to as dangling participals and can occur in other parts of the sentence. Yuk. I have to stop now, lest I take the rest of the day to read through S&W again when I should really be writing my next scene. It's always a struggle for me.
Anyway, I wish you luck with your novels.
p.s. "She carried her stocky build carefully back down the stairs." I think the reviewer was referring to the placement of adverbs closer to the verb, but I don't have the time to quote a source here. I like the adverb where it is, because it is more dramatic where you put it, but what do I know. Sometimes I question myself and it's times like this when I know my friends at the critique group will never let me down.
I just visited your blog, and I really liked your graphic artwork. The plots for your novels show a real flair as well.
I mostly just wanted to wish you well in your creative efforts.
I have been hearing about your book "The Greek Seaman" on different places on the internet this week, and as always with the internet (I look at comments on news stories and despair at the cruelty shown to victims - e.g. to a mother whose child died - she deserved it, wasn't a good mum leaving the child for two minutes, etc, etc ) much of it is unpleasant by people just wanting to dig in the boot for no reason other than they can. This distresses me very much - dear Jacqueline, I hope you will rise above it, return to your blog as if nothing had happened and carry on with your head held high as before.
As regards your book - I bought a copy. In the long run - well, even if it doesn't seem so now, remember the maxim: any publicity is good publicity. For instance, I wouldn't have heard of you or your book otherwise.
In your biography you state you have a Greek mother and have travelled widely - obviously why you were so well qualified to write the book you have written. Yes, I noticed the occassional odd sentence construction that tells me you are used to other languages - obviously probably Greek! - and I thought it added to the delight of the story - because yes, I was able to read and enjoy the story fully - and did so. It was full of great observation and sensitivity and I loved Katy. Please continue your writing, and be proud of your great book.
Best Wishes
PS. And I love your artwork shown on your blog too - you are obviously a very creative person (often said to be highly strung . . . ;-)
I hope this is one of many letters of encouragement you receive. Don't even bother reading the non-encouraging ones!
BTW, I'll be buying your book this afternoon! :)
My apology in the Guardian
So as I say, if I left it as it was, I thought I might be setting up some kind of trend for the future of the internet, and I didn't want to be a part of that. So, I thought it necessary to apologize for my swearing and reacting so publicly on a blog, and finally answered back this week, Hugh Muir's Diary, at The Guardian, concerning my regret.
There are so many false reviews going up giving one stars. One actually said, how it doesn't seem I know anything about ships and the sea. Hello? this is my true life story as a Chief officers wife who often went to sea, and who navigated a huge merchant ship when everyone was sea sick through a hurricane. I'm a survivor of a major trauma. It's my autobiography written as a novel. That's like saying to a soldier who served in the war, they know nothing of killing and guns and war. Yeah, there's some nutty stuff going on out there in the review world. Some are quite young kids in their gangs, yeah! Everyone's seeking a little power unto themselves in whatever way they can get it.
You know, personally I think in today's social media world, (which is now another ball game)review request by authors to a reviewer should speak more with eachother via e-mail first. It would stop half of the trouble that's going on presently.
Yes, I hope to bring a new edition out of The Greek Seaman, that will give further details to Don and Katy's story at the end. And yes, it will indeed be given another grammar, and a copy edit to satisfy others. This will be announced in time. I don't know if Amazon will pull the low stars for grammar on my book once it's re-edited as a new edition. I think they want a brand new book cover and a new book name to rid of them, so I hear.
Nucking Futs was inspired in part by my misfortunate viral mishap written up in the Guardian. Now playing at Bats Theatre in NZ, from 12th-21st April 2012. The Play is a comedy about Life and Literature online. With its trademark dark humour, full.stop.theatre uses Nucking Futs to explore how the internet can feed delusions of grandeur and prey on people's naivety for the amusement of others.
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The Thornton Creek Watershed Action Plan is now available online at: http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/util/ThorntonCreek/actionplan.htm
Read recent letters to the Seattle Press regarding creekside trails.
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At the end of last year (yes, I am a tad late with this post!) I took part in a package exchange, organised by the wonderful Nadia of Cupcake Couture. She paired me up with the lovely Simone who blogs over at Roxies And Monies. We were so happy with the match up because we have so much in common and have become good friends. We have kept in contact every since, which isn't always the case for these sorts of things.
Here's what I sent her!!
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My schedule has been absolutely crazy like I mentioned. I wake up at 5:30 every morning (even weekends!) because of my diabetic cat who needs a shot of insulin, lunch happens WHEN possible and dinner, well, it's easier to cook when your energy bar is still full. We bought a grill and meat has been on the menu, a lot.
Whenever I think back on the blog I realize that this is one of my best self-support tool but then realize depressingly how I haven't cooked anything great or amazing in a while.
While listening to the 2ketodudes podcast, I overheard that Carl Franklin didn't like liver! What a shame, being French myself I am a huge fan of fois gras and terrine of every style and went on a journey to try and find him a recipe that he would make and try at home. I didn't have to search too far, Jacques Pépin gave me all that I needed.
Fun fact, mister Pépin lives in Connecticut as well! No excuses for not trying this absolutely wonderful meat which is both cheap and loaded with nutrients and fat since half this recipe is butter, a perfect keto recipe. You can eat it with a spoon, spread it on cheese crisp, on vegetables, on low-carb bread cut in 4 and toasted etc etc. Personally I've been spreading it on dry sausage all week for lunches.
Chicken Liver Paté
by Jacques Pépin
1/2 lbs of chicken livers
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1 small clove of garlic, peeled and smashed
1 bay leaf
1 tsp thyme
salt + pepper
1/2 cup of water
1 1/2 stick of unsalted butter at room temperature
2 tsp of Scotch or Cognac (to taste, you can go without it.)
- Put the livers, onions, garlic, bay leaf and thyme in a pot with water, bring to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover for 5 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, carry everything over to the food processor, discard bay leaf.
- Add salt and pepper, to taste as you go, start the pulse and add butter till everything is smooth, nearly liquid. Add the alcohol at the very end, taste and add more salt and pepper as needed.
Pour out into ramekins or Tupperware containers, it will solidify as it cools. Will last a week if kept covered with plastic film in the fridge or in the freezer for 2 months.
Personally I've been eating this stuff spread on summer sausage all week and it's fabulous for lunch or a quick morning snack with a spoon.
Habanero Cheddar, Summer Sausage and Liver Paté
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As always, I hope that you try this recipe!
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New book A Critical Approach to Surrogacy out now
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Critical Kinship Studies available for purchase
Very excited that my new book with Professor Elizabeth Peel – Critical Kinship Studies: An Introduction to the Field – is available to purchase from Palgrave Macmillan. Below is a summary of the book. This book draws together research on posthumanism and … Continue reading
Seminar at Loughborough University
I am pleased to be giving a seminar on the privileging of genetic relatedness in the context of kinship, in conjunction with the Centre for Child and Family Research. Please do come along if you can 🙂
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Two Lovers
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Set in the insular world of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, Two Lovers is a classic romantic drama about a troubled young man who moves back into his childhood home following a recent heartbreak. It's out on DVD this week.
"Joaquin Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow and Vanessa Shaw. I like Joaquin a lot but in this one he plays such a loser and you wonder why any of these women would want him. Ps: the ending is so ridiculous."


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Book Blog Walkers Unite!
Alright I am going to get a little fitness orientated for the month of October. Leslie Sansone is doing a Slimmer by Thanksgiving 30 day challenge. No purchase necessary and you can play along on Twitter. I thought it would be super cool if we could get a group together to keep each other on track!
Here is my plan:
- I will do a post on Oct 1rst announcing that it is time to get your walk, run, fitness on!
- For the month of October I will be following the hashtag #bookblogwalkers on both Facebook and Twitter! If you decide to play along then just use that hashtag! If you want to include her hashtag, it is #whyiwalkathome
- Every Sunday in October I will be doing a shout out to all the blogs that participated (5 to 7 days) on Facebook, Twitter, and here on the blog. Figure it will be fun to see who is getting their walk on!
- At the end of the month, I will put all the participants names in a hat and giveaway a $10 amazon gift card!
So what do you think? Can you commit to 30 min a day for 30 days? I am really looking forward to getting my heart a little healthier before I destroy it with Thanksgiving, Birthday, and Christmas Food!
Shout out if you have any other ideas to go along with this or if you will be joining in 🙂 (aka like should I have a signup linky?)
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The PlayStation 4 won't support PlayStation 3 DualShock 3 controllers, further removing its backwards compatibility with Sony's current-gen system.
The PS4 will however make use of the PlayStation Move controller, as Media Molecule demoed at the console's launch event in New York.
Shuhei Yoshida, president of Sony's Worldwide Studios, explained that the controllers would no longer function. This isn't really unexpected as the PS4 isn't backwards compatible with PS3 games.
READ: PS4: Everything you need to know
It's a shame, as we imagine all the bells and whistles added to the DualShock 4 controller will make it quite a lot more expensive. It means multiplayer sessions will require more cash on your part.
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How's everyone doing? Here's wishing you all your heart desires this New Year!
This post is all about my 2015 hair/life goals! I thank God for 2014, on the life front, life was great, there was so much growth and progress last year, most of you guys were witness, I also had the chance to interact with most of you like never before...it was refreshing, exciting and I look forward to even more growth this year!
On the hair front, it seemed like I was on a Yo-Yo! I started the year very strong, my hair was full, longer and I was at least 3 inches past BSL almost boldly MBL but I entered the year with a strong resolution to stay off the scissors....no matter how my ends looked, this year I will not put scissors in my hair- that's what I told myself as I tend to be very scissor happy...but then I had that middle section of my hair to contend with...
It had not filled out, so I pampered it, did all the extra moisturizing and sealing, deep conditioned but I never put scissors to it, not until this happened!!
It was while in the US when I took my crochet braids off and saw that the middle back of my hair had broken off beyond recognition! The area that was just like 2 inches shorter than the rest was now like 4/5 inches shorter! I was horrified! So I did a little trim, too little to make a difference and prayed and egged on that section to stop breaking and just even out!
It didn't, while the rest of my hair was flourishing, it just kept getting shorter....I'm quite careful to share these type of things on the blog because of the skeptics that come to try and dispute my notion that our Naija Hair can grow, I'm also always weary that I will discourage people that are on a hair journey that are having a hard time...so I rather share low points like this when I am back on top and have a solution or have conquered the issue....
Anyways, the final straw was when I took this picture on relax day in September, it was now very obvious...
|Next Day after the touch up- see the thinness
I was not mentally ready to take off 4/5 inches of my hair at a go so I just kept on cutting every month till now when I have leveled most of it out...the annoying thing is that I had to cut perfectly healthy ends of my hair so the disparity is not that bad! I was more encouraged by this picture;
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Hair goals for 2015;
Though I don't aim for blunt ends as I don't think my ends can ever stay that way except I maintain it at shoulder length which I am not keen on, I plan to give my hair trims every relax day moving forward so that's every three months and I am not talking about dusting, I am going to go in there and cut at least half an inch of all my ends at all lengths this year...I rather retain 3/4 healthy inches at the end of the year than 6 scraggly inches!!
I also must stick to a no heat styling rule this year! Not even to check my length...I know how fragile my hair is when heat is applied, it gets dry and breaks easily...if I must use heat, I will rollerset.
I will also start taking something I never thought I'd take....hair vitamins!! I'm trying out Manetabolism, my 4 months supply is on the way and I will start right away...though I try to eat healthy, I fall off the wagon quite a bit, my drinking water habit is less than great...my hair's elasticity is quite poor and I've had two children back to back so more hormones have been all over the place...I think it's finally time to get help from the vitamins department and all the great reviews from Manetabolism especially that they don't cause breakouts influenced my decision to try them instead of other popular vitamins.
I will also let my hair down as rarely as possible- you know how most of my focus the last few years have been products....well this year my focus will be on STYLING!! Every week I will post something on a hairstyle that I've either tried or seen somewhere....so the posts will be shorter and more pictorial hope you guys will appreciate that...because one of the most questions I get is people wondering how to carry their hair weeks on end without extensions....this year I will show you how!!!
Finally I'm going to be praying this prayer point- 'Lord may I retain the growth of my crown of glory this year!!'- ( I can see some of you rolling your eyes reading this wondering, is it that serious?)- LOL!!! Well it might not be that serious but I know the power of prayer both for big issues and small issues, when my hair was bleached and broken off to the point where I had just like ten strands in my ponytail, I was confused and I will never forget how I prayed a prayer that God should restore my hair to its former glory...weeks later I was on Youtube which I never visited for anything other than music then I stumbled upon Ateyaa's page and then Ulovemegz and Traciee of Keep it Simple Sistahs, then MsKibibi....these were all relaxed hair vloggers and it was like I had just discovered a brand new world....you mean black girls can have long healthy hair like this??? Oya oh let me try what they are saying!
Now see me how many years later....if my hair breaks today, I know what to do to get it back in shape! So I challenge you like I challenge myself daily, let's make this year a year to remember!! Let's grow this Naija hair and remember to take pictures, that's the best way to track your progress!!
Thanks to all the ladies that sent in their starting pictures for the 2015 NHCG 6 inches of Growth Challenge!! I'm expecting more entries. Closing date is the 23rd of January!!
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Earlier today, TechCrunch signposted that a beta release of Adobe Lightroom 5 (LR5) is imminent. In an article that has subsequently been taken down, TechCrunch listed the new software as having an improved spot removal tool, a spot highlighting tool, a selective enhancement engine and a new tool called upright that corrects both distortion and horizontal skewing. Lastly, LR 5 beta adds the ability to work on images in a preview mode. Update: Lightroom 5 beta is now available as a free download on Adobe Labs.


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This card also advises about the potential dangers of 'Stardust' !! This sweet little angel (Digi 12405 Sprinkling Stardust) is scattering her stardust about without any concern at all ! If she'd just read the sentiment (Digi 12402 Stardust Caution), maybe she'd be better educated. And more careful. :-D
I used ProMarkers and chalk markers to color the image, and added glittery Snow-Tex to her wings. Then I fussy cut her, added a mat of dp and fussy cut again. That piece got layered onto a die cut stitched frame (Die-versions) and I added that to another piece of the dp. I stitched around that after I mounted it onto white CS.
I love the stitched die -- any of them and all of them! It's such an easy way to get perfect stitching on cards. Just compare the die stitching with the hand stitching to see what I mean. :-D
I added a strip of satin ribbon, then tied a bow using velveteen ribbon. Everything was put on a 5.5" x 5.5" card base. Finally, I matted the sentiment and added it to the card front. This is just begging to be used for non-traditional Christmas card, don't you think? OK, maybe it'll get used as a young child's birthday card before then but if not, it's going in my Christmas stash and I'm going to pretend that stardust is what brings children "visions of sugar plums" while they sleep.
613 Avenue Create
As You Like It
Color Your World
Come and Get It
Corrosive Challenge
Crafty Ribbons
In the Pink (flowery dp)
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
One Stitch at a Time
Outlawz Twisted Thursday
Robyn's Fetish
I may be a bit late getting around to commenting on your entry (if you decide to play along at QKR Stampede this week) since I can't guarantee being able to get online. Once I get back to my regular computer routine at home, I'll visit and leave you some comment love. In the meantime -- Happy Stamping. NanaConnie
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With 391 acres of park and natural area developed from tobacco farmland, the Little River Regional Park & Natural Area offers ample opportunity to take in the natural beauty of Durham County. There are seven miles of hiking trails, seven miles of mountain biking trails, and a birding trail taking you through hardwood forest and around the flowing waters.
There is also a group campground, as well as picnic shelters, an open-play meadow, and a playground. In addition, there are restored buildings from the farms and mills once active on the site, and the park regularly offers educational programming on a variety of topics.


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Fontshop is handing out the regular weights of Museo, Museum Slab, and Museo Sans! Go get 'em (you'll need to make an account). I highly recommend getting on Fontshop's email list so you can find out when they have new fonts AND new free fonts. These are fonts that you normally have to buy (so they're not cruddy "free fonts" they are real fonts for free). Here are some beautiful new script fonts they showed off in the latest email:
Thursday, May 13, 2010
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Just thought I'd mention that these particular free fonts are all by the amazingly talented Jos Buivenga. As well as getting them from FontShop, you can also obtain them directly from his exljbris Font Foundry website:
Oh, by the way, your site is gorgeous :)
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· 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer
· Breast cancer has the second highest death rates in women among other cancers
· 2,350 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in men in 2015
· 85% of breast cancer occur in women with no family history
· Breast cancer screening saves lives. Mammography is the most effective screening tool used today. Talk to your doctor about scheduling your exam as well as regular self exams for early detection.
October is breast cancer awareness month, the second most common cancer in women. Raising awareness increases early detection and promotes healthy lifestyle habits that can reduce risk and save lives.
Part of prevention is understanding risk factors that increase the likelihood of breast cancer developing. Some factors we cannot change such as being female, age, and family history of breast
cancer. However, there are some factors researches have identified which are controllable and could impact breast cancer risk.
Body weight can affect breast cancer risk after menopause. Research shows being overweight or obese increases blood levels of estrogen and can increase risk of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer by 70%. Insulin levels are also higher in overweight women which could increase risk further. Losing weight after menopause and maintaining a healthy weight throughout adulthood can help lower risk of breast cancer.
Evidence is increasing that physical activity is important for cancer prevention. Studies show women who do not exercise have a 25% increased risk of breast cancer compared to women who do exercise. Women's Health Initiative found brisk walking as little as 30 minutes 3-5 times per week reduced breast cancer risk by 10%. Additional exercise produces even greater reduction in risk and could have
beneficial effects on weight management and cardiovascular health.
Research has established a clear link between alcohol consumption and increased risk of breast cancer. Published in the International Journal of Cancer this month, a study following over 300,000 females for 11 years found women who consume 2-5 alcoholic drinks daily have a 1 1/2 times the risk of breast cancer compared to women who do not drink. The risk increases with the amount consumed. Women are advised to consume less than one drink per day, defined as 5 oz of wine, 12 oz of beer, or 1.5 oz of liquor.
Many studies have examined eating habits and breast cancer risk, and at this time much evidence is conflicting. Some studies have found increased breast cancer risk in women who ate more red meat and processed meat. A diet low in fat and high in fruits and
vegetables might have protective benefits.
The consumption of soy has been quite controversial in breast cancer research. Soy, which includes tofu, tempeh, edamame, soymilk, and miso contain phytoestrogens, compounds that mimic estrogen in the body. Some studies have found consuming soy can increase cancer cell growth. However, Asian countries where soy consumption is very high, have the lowest rates of breast cancer which could indicate protective benefits from eating soy.
Until the research becomes more clear the American Cancer Society and American Institute for Cancer Research recommends consuming soy in moderation and avoiding supplementation of soy. Moderation is defined as 1-2 servings of soy daily, about 1 cup of soy milk, 1/2 cup edamame, 1 oz soy nuts, or 1/3 cup tofu.


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The Cooperative Revolution in Wireless
It is hard to avoid wireless devices today. Just think about how you stay in touch with your loved ones when abroad, how your laptop computer connects to the Internet, how you open your car or garage, how you exchange mp3 files between mobile phones, how the satellite navigation systems work, how you pass through the gates of a skilift, how you monitor you heart rate when working out and how you enter ETH at after-hours (if you ever have this weird intention).
As you see, we worked hard and now everything is known in wireless ... but wait a moment!
As a student you definitely love open-air concerts. So you may have experienced yourself what has long been known in social sciences: the behaviour of large groups (networks) changes radically if the node density exceeds a critical threshold. What happens beyond this threshold – fun, smooth flow, chaos – depends on the amount of cooperation between the nodes involved.
What is true for humans also holds for wireless networks. With cooperation between the nodes in dense network we can achieve performance improvements, that challenge conventional wisdom. Cooperative wireless is a new paradigm in wireless communication and the work of our group is focused on this area. We are pushing the frontiers of wireless communication in terms of low power/low cost (sensor networks), size (nano-networks) and performance (Gigabit wireless) by exploiting cooperation on the Physical layer and the MAC layer and by ultra-wideband operation.
If you want to be part of the cooperative revolution, you will enjoy the following list of available Master- and Student Project. Make your choice, rush to the respective supervisor and get started before somebody else is faster than you. But relax, if you are too late we are always happy to come up with new topics that perfectly suit your interests. Just ask.
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Please have a look on our currently available projects. If you don't find what you are looking for, feel free to visit us for discussing your ideas. Are you interested or do you have questions? Please
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|Analytic Investigation and Approaches to Certain Problems in Wireless Indoor Localization
|Gregor Dumphart
|Experimental Performance Evaluation of a Wireless Indoor Localization Scheme
|Robert Heyn, Gregor Dumphart
Ongoing Master Theses & Semester Projects
|Realization and Calibration of a Real-Time Wireless 3D Localization System based on Magnetic Fields
|Gregor Dumphart, Henry Schulten, Christoph Sulser
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|Cooperative Brodcasting for Tactical Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
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Celebrating Obama's victory in St. Paul: They're dancing in the street
By Beth Walton via phone.
People were literally dancing in the street in downtown St. Paul as Barack Obama gave his victory speech. Young people in Franken T-shirts stood up in their car, flashing Democratic party signs out their window and waving their hands through the sun roof. A car of black teenagers whizzed by on Kellog Blvd, an American flag attached to the car's side mirror. They honked first and everyone else followed.
"We won! We won!" screamed Trish Ward, 29, of St. Paul, jumping up and down as if she was orchestrating the car honks and screams. "I'm really excited. I'm black, and I think it's what they say, total change: the economy, the jobs, they're all coming back. But most importantly, for the first time ever, we're united. The whole world is united."
Inside the Crowne Plaza hundreds stood enchanted as they watched America's first black president speak. Even the caterers put down their spaculas infactuated by the television screen. As Obama talked about America's timeless creed to create a more perfect nation, he said, "Yes we can."
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Hi everyone, it Erika here again.
I wanted to show you a card I made with the adorable Avery in her pajamas. I decided to make this post in to a tutorial of how I did the card, so I hope you'll enjoy it.
Here is the card I will show you how to make.
So, lets start the tutorial.
I printed the image of Avery onto Letraset Heavy Weight Cardstock and started picking out some colors of Copic. Since I don't remember what colors I used I won't try to make a list with the numbers. You can use whatever colors you have to color the image.
Here you can see how I have started coloring the image with some pink markers. I used three to four different shades for all of my coloring. I think you get the best blending that way.
When I color I usually start with the darkest color and then work my way from darkest to lightest. I color in small sections and mostly I go over the area about two or three times. If I don't like the way it blends and I can still see where the colors overlap I will go over the area again.
When I was finished coloring the image it did my best to cut it out. I have to admit that I am not the best "fuzzy cutter", but I do what I can. In the smallest areas where I can reach with my scissors I use an X-Acto knife.
When I have finally managed to cut out my image I use a brush tip maker, in this case a Copic Multiliner, and I go around the cut edges and color them black. I also make sure to cover up any imperfections and correct any mistakes I have made while cutting. Sometimes I cut away too much and the black line around the image disappears or I might not cut enough and I get a white line. In either case the black maker come in handy when covering up those mistakes. It also makes the image look more finished.
I then made a standard size card base from some white Bazzill cardstock and folded it.
I wanted some cute paper to go with my image and I went through my drawers and found some great papers from the Lawn Fawn "Daphne's Closet" collection.
I cut the papers in to two strips that were 1″ and 2″ wide.
I also went around the cut pieces with a Distress Marker in the color Bundled Sage. The papers were a bit blue in color and the pen is green, but it was the best match I could find and they went pretty well together.
I then cut a piece of white cardstock and stamped my sentiment from a very old Heidi Grace stamp set I had. I made the sentiment strip 2″ wide and used the Distress Marker around the edges of that piece too.
I also found some cute matching washi tape that I cut in to a banner.
I adhered all of the pieced to my card base and made sure that the washi tape strip was in the right place and wouldn't show behind the image.
Finally I adhered the colored image and added some pink Stickles to her clothing and the bow on the teddy bear.
I also used a little bit of Glossy Accent to her eyes to make them look more real.
For a final finish I rounded the corners with my 1/2″ Corner Chomper from We R Memory Keepers.
And that was my card for today. I hope you guys enjoyed it and I'll be back later this month with another card. Hopefully you'll be able to see my card being made live on YouTube soon, but I still haven't worked up the courage to record a video 😉
Here you can see the finsihed card again and feel free to visit my personal blog for more cards made by me.
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May 17, 2019Iran
Neither Iran nor the United States likely wants war, but the possibility of a miscommunication is considerable, risking a dangerous escalation.
December 20, 2018Syria
President Trump's order to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria could have major implications for the country, the Middle East, and broader U.S. foreign policy.
November 12, 2018Yemen
Saudi Arabia is no closer to achieving its objectives in Yemen, and international pressure to end the war is growing. The kingdom can cease its bombing campaign and still defend its national interest…
January 10, 2018Iran
CFR's Philip Gordon and Ray Takeyh join James M. Lindsay to discuss political unrest in Iran and the future of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
May 16, 2018Iran Nuclear Agreement
CFR's Michael Dempsey, Philip Gordon, and James Lindsay discuss President Donald J. Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal.
July 19, 2018NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
The totality of President Donald Trump's statements and actions against NATO makes clear that the United States cannot be relied on to come to the defense of its European allies.
February 28, 2019Palestinian Territories
Trump's new approach to the Palestinians will do more harm than good. The United States cannot solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but it can and should avoid making it worse.
January 19, 2018Russia
January 19, 2018—The United States has failed to elevate Russia's intervention in U.S. elections to the national priority that it is, and it has neglected to respond to it in a way sufficient to dete…
June 28, 2018Middle East and North Africa
In an interview with a Palestinian newspaper, the president's son-in-law has revealed himself to be either strikingly naive or deeply cynical.
October 23, 2015Europe and Eurasia
Two new adjunct senior fellows, Esther Brimmer and Gordon Goldstein, have joined the Council on Foreign Relations' (CFR) growing roster of experts in international affairs and economics.


text: Famitsu has released Part 2 of their interview from the 1st Production Premier. This part focuses on the newly named Final Fantasy Type-0. As no translations of the entire interview are available, I've given a go at summarising and making sense of the major points revealed myself. Read the details below."The title has been rebooted which is part of the reason the name has been changed to Type-0. It's also to make it independent from the rest of the XIII games. Type-0 was chosen to signify the beginning of what they consider to be a new series. Although they can't confirm Type-0 may receive its own sequels, they want to raise the importance of the title. The new logo's hand written kanji is actually written by the same person who wrote the kanji for the Shinra logo in FFVII. The word "Agito" still has relevance though as it is used in the games world to define a "messiah" or "saviour". The word "Finis" is also mentioned in the trailer which refers to "destruction" or "chaos".Machina and Rem who were revealed in the latest piece of artwork are the protagonists companions. They will be the most important characters in the story but the majority of the game will be played with the 12 "trainees" which you also take control of in the game. You'll be limited to using three of these characters in battle at once. However, if one of those characters dies in battle, they will be automatically replaced with one of the remaining characters on standby.Multiplayer allows another player to jump in and help someone during battle. The other player will only be allowed 3 minutes to intervene though and once that time is up, they're kicked out of the battle. Depending on how well the player helps the host in those 3 minutes, will determine what kind of bonus they'll receive.The game will include an experience point system as well as enhanced abilities being learnt when levelling and accessories which can be equipped. There will also be a customisable magic system allowing the player to use it more strategically e.g. Using Fire for longer period causing low damage or for a shorter period with high damage. Stronger magic of the same type (Fire, Fira, Firaga) no longer exists but the basic magic becomes stronger with more use. Summons make an appearance again but they will have a time limit.Concerning development, the game is approximately 60% complete and will span two UMDs to allow them to avoid cutting out any content. They plan to polish the title until the last minute before release this summer."


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If you love outdoor activities and love to travel, let visit Tay Nguyen and be amazed by these incredible waterfalls.
Dray Sap Waterfall
In E De language, an ethnic minority in Vietnam, Dray Sap Waterfall means "smoky waterfall." Just like its name, the water here falls in a curve shape, creating a giant curtain of smoke. If you want to travel there, you have to find your way to Dray Nur, or just hop on the bus number 13 and it will drop you right at the gate to this heavenly place. The scene is astonishing in clear and sunny weather, so check your schedule and weather forecast before visiting.
Dray Nur Waterfall
This is another great waterfall in Dak Lak, about 30km from Buon Ma Thuat C. From the city center, follow the 14 National roads, turn left near the 14 Bridge, and you will see the Dray Nur Waterfall. With his 200m of length and 30m height, it is like a natural wall standing between Dak Nong and Dak Lak. The trip to visit the inside caves is also highly recommended.
Thuy Tien Waterfall
Also called as "3-level waterfall", you will have to travel a little longer since it is located about 56km from Buon Ma Thuot City. The waterfall is created by three level of stone with different height. The first level has a low slope and is easy to step on The second level 2 is wider with many steps taking you to small lakes looking like fabulous outdoor bath. The third level, where the water ends is much higher, and the water falls vertically to the ground and creates a deep lake.
Bay Nhanh Waterfall
Bay Nhanh – or Seven Fall – is a fantastic attraction in Ea Wer, Dak Lak. The name of the waterfall come from the fact that the Serepok river is divided into seven small rivers and create an extraordinary view of Bay Nhanh waterfall. This is a great destination for anyone who want to get a rest from the busy live, noisy streets and who want to enjoy the sound of nature.
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The theme for this week's photo challenge at the The Daily Post at WordPress.com is Inside. From Sara Rosso…
Inside. I like to snap multiple views of something and often the inside of something is even more interesting than the outside. This canelé (a French pastry) was definitely worth photographing – I'll remember all those nooks & crannies!
I like the food theme from Sara, and I'm posting my salmon photos.
Background: When we first moved to the Monterey Peninsula, Jeff went on a group salmon fishing trip with his co-workers, on a commercial fishing vessel. Before he left (cooler in tow), I half-jokingly told him that he should not come home if he does not have any fish for me. After all, I am from the Philippines, love seafood — especially fresh seafood!
When he came home — again, cooler in tow — he looked rather sad. I said…"oh no…you did not get any fish? It's okay honey, I still love you".
He was playing with me, as inside the cooler was a huge salmon! For his first Monterey fishing trip, he caught the first salmon — and the heaviest one — which won him a cash prize and a Home Depot gift certificate. Lucky! There were also rock cods in the cooler.
So you see…a little pressure is not such a bad thing!
Here are my photos of the salmon…outside, and cleaned (and by the way, the biggest fish I have ever cleaned), and the inside, cut up and in steaks and ready to cook. It was the best tasting fish we have ever eaten.
The kitchen sink is the double sink type, and the salmon took up both sink spaces.
Maybe I should have done this cleaning business OUTSIDE…I made a mess.
Here are some of Jeff's photos, before they headed out.
My other fish and creatures-of-the-sea posts:
On Tilapia – Top Aquaculture Fish, if you have ever wondered about the origins of Tilapia, and if it is a safe fish to eat…
On Sharks
- About the 4,000 pound Great White Shark caught in Mexico's Sea of Cortez
- and A comparison of shark attacks vs. number of lightning fatalities, U.S.A. West Coast
On Seahorses
- Seahorse Exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Males who get pregnant and give birth?
- Seahorses, Magical Fish, about the dramatic decline of seahorses all over the world (the huge economic boom in China means even more trouble for seahorse populations, as seahorses are highly sought after for use in traditional Chinese medicines).
On Sea Otters – The Sea Otter's One-eyed Peek
About the endangered leatherback sea turtles (which can grow as big as a Volkswagen bug car!)
About the Philippine Bangus (Milkfish)…the #1 farmed fish in the Philippines and dried and fermented fish, luggage with a special kind of stinky.


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I am sooooooooo excited to announce the arrival this collection!
We live in a small town, in Idaho. And we are cowboys and cowgirls by nature! My son's nursery was cowboy themed, and boy do I wish this adorable collection had been around then!
You've got your classic reds and browns,
and then these sweet teals and blues,
and the yellows and grays complete the set!
The 10" & 5" Squares should be here next week, but we do have the FAT QUARTER SETS all ready to go!
And now for a little announcement:
I mentioned a week or so ago that we are moving.
And with moving, comes packing up.
Next WEDNESDAY, JULY 24th will be our last shipment until AUGUST 5th!
You can still shop around and place orders during that time, but our shipping department will not reopen until August 5th.
So if you are planning to work on any fabulous projects over the next little while, be sure to get your order in before next Wednesday!
Please email me with any questions at
Well, I am off to finish packing.
How do you suggest I pack up thousands of bolts of fabric????
Wish me luck!


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User is unable to save the WEP keys to the registry on the VRC8946 when running Avalanche Telenet CE on the terminal. All other settings, ESS-ID, IP address, etc. save correctly.
VRC8946 with WinCE 3.0 OS version 1.00.16 or earlier Wavelink Avalanche Telnet CE Enabler version 2.05-08 or earlier
Root Cause
There is an issue with earlier versions of the operating system and the Avalanche telnet CE enabler in which they do not save the WEP keys.


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2018 Flu Season and Immunization
Well, we're solidly into flu season, and health officials are bracing for a potentially miserable winter. The exact timing and duration of flu seasons can vary, but influenza activity often begins to increase in October, peaking between December and February, although activity can last until as late as May. The bottom line is that we're in the early stages of peak flu season, and as I said, health officials are expecting a rough one.
The first clue was the Southern Hemisphere, especially Australia, which was hit hard this summer and fall with a flu strain that's notorious for causing severe illness, especially in seniors. (Note: flu season in the Southern hemisphere is both the opposite of ours and precedes ours. In any case, Australia had a worse flu season than usual this year, with at least 170,000 laboratory-confirmed cases reported to its National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System.1 That's almost 2½ times more infections than last year. And most of those were influenza A (H3N2). H3N2 is particularly nasty, and some 81% of the flu deaths in Australia this year came as a result of this strain.
And yes, although strains that circulate in the Southern Hemisphere usually spread to North America and Europe, there's no guarantee that it will be equally problematic in the Northern hemisphere. Still, the odds are better than even, and as Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases says, H3N2 is a "bad actor."
The CDC estimates that the flu virus causes between 9.2 million and 35.6 million illnesses in the U.S. each year.
As of the beginning of December, the CDC had reported more than 13,400 confirmed cases in the United States, with widespread flu activity reported in 23 states. By the end of December, that had climbed to 36 states. CDC's flu forecasters say there's only a 30 percent chance the season has already peaked, and a 60 percent chance that the greatest incidence will be by late January. In fact, flu season normally peaks near the end of February. But these numbers represent just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. The CDC estimates that the flu virus has caused between 9.2 million and 35.6 million illnesses in the U.S. each year since 2010. Those cases resulted in between 140,000 and 710,000 hospitalizations, and an average of about 36,000 deaths each year--just about the same as deaths from automobile accidents.
In any case, the earlier start this fall, as well as the increasing activity in many parts of the country, have health experts concerned that, as was seen in Australia, this is going to be a more severe season than usual. In the past, the medical community has claimed that flu vaccines are up to 90% effective in preventing the flu, but as we've discussed in previous newsletters, this claim was based on a ridiculous study that found that flu vaccine was not only effective at preventing flu mortality, it also prevented death from lightning strikes, car crashes, and terrorist attacks. And despite this nonsense, many doctors still cite it. In any case, the CDC now claims a more "reasonable" 40-60% effectiveness in any given year.2 But that all depends on how accurately researchers predict what strains of flu will be circulating in any given season. Unfortunately, it looks like they guessed wrong this year. As it turns out, about half of the H3N2 flu strains in circulation this year are different from the strain included in this year's flu vaccine. That means the vaccine is unlikely to offer adequate protection from the newer strains. In fact, it is the same vaccine that was used during Australia's most recent flu season -- which typically sets a pattern for what the U.S. will face -- and it was only 10 percent effective there. Note: flu constantly evolves, forcing new vaccine to be brewed each year to match the strains specialists expect to cause most illness. And the vaccines have to be designed and made months in advance of flu season. In other words, it's too late to incorporate any changes in this year's vaccine.
Now, just because this year's vaccine is unlikely to prevent you from getting the flu, that doesn't mean it's useless. Vaccination is not just about preventing the flu. It's also about what happens if you get it. A study published just last May in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases found that flu vaccination reduced deaths, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, ICU length of stay, and the overall duration of hospitalization among hospitalized flu patients.3 The study looked at hospitalized flu patients during 2013-2014 and compared patients who had been vaccinated to those who had not. The observed benefits were greatest among people 65 years of age and older, which is notable because people in this age group are at increased risk of serious flu complications and have the highest hospitalization rate among all age groups. The study found that vaccinated adults were 52-79% less likely to die than unvaccinated flu-hospitalized patients. In other words, an unvaccinated hospitalized flu patient is 2 to 5 times more likely to die than someone who had been vaccinated--all things being equal. (We'll talk later about how you can change those odds.)
And a study published in the Nov. 17 issue of PLOS ONE, found that young children who were fully vaccinated against influenza saw their risk of hospitalization due to influenza infection drop by 60 percent overall.4 Even for children partially vaccinated against influenza (i.e., those who received one dose of influenza vaccine during their first influenza season), risk of hospitalization due to influenza dropped by 39 percent.
The bottom line, if you are to believe the CDC, is "Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every season."5
As for safety, the CDC claims, "Flu vaccines have [a] good safety record. Hundreds of millions of Americans have safely received flu vaccines over the past 50 years, and there has been extensive research supporting the safety of flu vaccines." Sounds good until you dig a little deeper. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP) reports that each year a number of claims are made and paid out for injuries/deaths resulting from the side effects of seasonal flu vaccine.6 These include:
- Anaphylaxis
- Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration
- Vasovagal syncope
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome
It should be noted that the flu vaccine consistently tops the NVICP list. For example, according to the Department of Justice, 70 vaccine injury/death claims were compensated in just the last quarter of 2013.7 Forty-two of them, or 60% of the total awarded claims, resulted from the flu vaccine. And most of those were for Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Now, to be fair, these complications are rare given the number of flu vaccinations given each year, but if you or someone you love is the one who gets injured or dies, then rarity is probably not a mitigating factor in your mind. Incidentally, total compensation paid out over the life of the program is about $3.6 billion.8 That's a lot of serious side effects.
Then again, in our continuing attempt to be fair and balanced, it should also be noted that these numbers probably represent just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. What percentage of families that are harmed by the flu vaccine are even aware that there is a National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program? And of those who are aware, what percentage actually marshal up the resources and energy to file? I'm guessing both numbers are very small. And on top of that, only around 50% of all claims are actually awarded. The bottom line is that it is highly likely that the number of people harmed by flu vaccination is many multiples higher than the 42 per calendar quarter we see in the DOJ report. Add to that the number of people harmed in all of the countries outside of the US where there is no compensation fund--and thus no incentive to file a claim--and the numbers are likely to be quite disturbing.
A Quick Note on Thimerosal
As we will see in moment, the issue of thimerosal is moving towards moot, but it's still worth discussing briefly.
I've been accused by the medical establishment of saying that Thimerosal causes autism, but I've never said that. (It would appear that accurate reading is not a required skill for graduation from medical school.) In fact, I think the evidence in support of the thimerosal/autism connection is sketchy at best. But that doesn't mean I think thimerosal is safe. On the contrary. I think it makes no sense to use one of the most toxic, cumulative poisons found in nature, mercury, as a vaccine preservative--especially in children's vaccines--when perfectly viable alternatives exist. By definition, cumulative poisons do not fully clear the body, and they build with each progressive trophic level no matter how much you urinate or defecate. Lead is another example of a cumulative poison.
Thimerosal, which is 49 percent ethylmercury, adds to those levels. Yes, it is true as the CDC says that ethylmercury is different from methylmercury (the kind found in fish) in that its half-life in the body is shorter than that of methylmercury's so that most of it tends to clear the body more quickly than methylmercury.9 But "most" doesn't mean "all," and it doesn't mean it's safe. In fact, studies have shown that what doesn't clear tends to concentrate in the brain even more so than methylmercury.10 And indeed, there have been a number of studies that indicate that ethylmercury is highly problematic.11 And any form of mercury in the brains of children is especially problematic.
In any case, as I mentioned earlier, the question of thimerosal is becoming moot as it has, for several years, been removed from all children's vaccines. Nevertheless, it was, until recently found in all flu vaccines, which have been recommended for all children above the age of six months. This year, that has changed with MOST, but not all, flu vaccine now being thimerosal free.12 Bottom line: if you opt to get a flu shot for your child, just make sure it's a thimerosal free version.
How Flu Kills
According to a recent CDC Press Release, it is estimated that there are between three to five million cases of severe illness worldwide as a result of the flu and some 291,000 to 646,000 deaths each year.13 The CDC also estimates that yearly flu-related deaths in the U.S. range from 12,000 to 56,000.14 They go on to clarify, "Seasonal influenza-related deaths are deaths that occur in people for whom seasonal influenza infection was likely a contributor to the cause of death, but not necessarily the primary cause of death."
According to a recent CDC Press Release, it is estimated that there are between three to five million cases of severe illness worldwide as a result of the flu and some 291,000 to 646,000 deaths each year.
There are several reasons for this lack of precision. First, many people with influenza do not have the tests done to prove the diagnosis. Also, by the time someone is admitted to a hospital, it may be because they now have pneumonia, which leads to heart failure and death. Is that recorded as death from heart failure, or from the influenza that opened the door to pneumonia?
Which leads us to the question: what exactly is an influenza-related" death? And the answer is that almost no one dies from the flu itself. Instead they die from complications associated with the flu, from "doors" that the flu opens.
Sometimes the immune system's reaction to the flu virus is so strong it unleashes what is known as a Cytokine Storm, which destroys so much tissue in the lungs that they can no longer deliver enough oxygen to the blood, and you die.
More often, though, the virus so taxes the resources of your immune system that it opens the door for a secondary infection to take advantage, leading to pneumonia. Pneumonia is simply a term used to describe an inflammation of the airspaces in the lungs usually caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae. A bacterial infection in the respiratory tract can potentially spread to other parts of the body leading to septic shock or a systemic inflammatory response that damages multiple organs--including the heart. Unfortunately, I'm very familiar with this sequence of events since that's how my mother died some 30 years ago: flu à hospital à pneumonia à heart attack à death.
Flu Vaccination--The Bottom Line
As I mentioned at the top of the top of the newsletter, no one likes what I have to say about vaccinations. The medical community is dismissive of anyone who doesn't wholeheartedly support vaccines, and the alternative health community despises anyone who doesn't wholeheartedly condemn them. Saying, "the issue is more nuanced than that," makes neither camp happy. Alas, it happens to be true.
I think part of the problem lies in the word "vaccinations." By lumping all vaccines together, it takes away our ability to see differences. It's kind of like the word "backpain." Yes, all forms of backpain share certain things in common, but there are also many different causes of backpain, and they all have to be diagnosed individually and treated according to their specific cause. Likewise, each vaccine is different. Each vaccine has its own:
- Level of effectiveness (The smallpox vaccine was almost universally effective; this year's flu vaccine appears to be only about 10% effective.)
- Duration of effectiveness (Smallpox vaccine was good for seven-10 years; the flu vaccine, just one.)
- Side effects (From redness and swelling at the injection site all the way up to paralysis and/or death.)
- Chances of causing serious injury or death (And this is the big one isn't it? Not surprisingly, your odds of suffering a serious side effect from a vaccination are often more nuanced than claimed by the medical community.)
Take the flu vaccine. The odds of serious injury or death from any given flu vaccination are quite low, as claimed by the mainstream. But, remember, with the flu vaccine, you have to get vaccinated every year. That means you face those odds, not just once every 10 years, as with measles and smallpox vaccinations, but yearly. Let me show you how that changes your odds.
Let's say that the odds of you having a bad reaction to the flu vaccine are one in 100. And let's say you get vaccinated every year of your life until you're 100. What are your odds of having a bad reaction? Are they 1%?
- As it turns out, it's easier to ask the question in reverse: what's the probability that you don't have a bad reaction in 100 vaccinations? (It's easier because you're asking for an exact number-- the probability that you'll see exactly 0 bad reactions in 100 vaccinations.) And the answer to that is just the base probability of 99% (you have a 99% chance of not having a bad reaction to any one vaccination) multiplied by itself 100 times, or 0.99¹°°, which equals about 0.366.
- So, you have a 36.6% chance of not having a reaction. By subtraction, that means you have a 63.4% of having a bad reaction at least once in those 100 vaccinations.
- Bottom line: although the odds of a bad reaction to any one vaccination may be low, the more times you're vaccinated the worse your odds get. The medical community never mentions this when they talk about getting a yearly flu vaccine. They present the odds as if you're only getting one flu vaccination in your life. That's pretty disingenuous.
So, what does that mean when talking about getting vaccinated for anything, and then, specifically for the flu?
It means you have to look at each vaccine on its own merits. If you work on a farm, where cuts and scrapes while working in the dirt and exposure to animal excrement are common, the risk of tetanus is high. On the other hand, the risk from a tetanus vaccination is low; it's efficacy is high; and re-vaccination is only required every 10 years. It would be hard to make a good argument against getting vaccinated--especially considering how gruesome death from tetanus is.
The efficacy of the flu vaccine is iffy—just 40-60% on average and 10% for this year's version.
The flu vaccine, on the other hand, presents a different scenario. Certainly, the risk of exposure to the flu virus is high, but the efficacy of the vaccine is iffy--just 40-60% on average and 10% for this year's version.15 And although the risk of serious side effects for any single vaccination is low, that risk, as we've already seen, is compounded by the fact that re-vaccination is required every year. It has a saving grace, though, that needs to be factored into any evaluation. Studies seem to confirm that even if a particular vaccination may not protect you against getting the flu, it seems to lessen the intensity of that flu if you do come down with the virus.
Now, Let Me Be Clear
I'm not saying that pharmaceutical companies are good guys or that vaccines are harmless. When it comes to vaccines, the pharmaceutical companies have both exaggerated their benefits and under stated their side effects. And the medical community has colluded (to use the word of the day) in spreading these distortions through the mainstream media. But to be fair, the anti-vaxxer movement is also guilty of bending reality--both overstating the case for side effects and understating the benefits. I am reminded of the woman who wrote in after reading one of my articles on vaccines--focused primarily on measles.
"There is so much evidence against the dangers of vaccines, publishing this article does you no favours! Here in the UK hundreds of thousands of young children's lives have been so terribly damaged by vaccines, they will never live a normal life. Their parents have such a burden to carry, the whole business is beyond words. The government's response................they shut them up!"
I responded.
"In my article, I acknowledge that vaccines are not as safe as claimed, but "hundreds of thousands" of victims "terribly damaged" in the UK alone seems a skosh high. Do you have any references that can validate that number in any way other than just an article written by someone asserting it? We can find validated numbers that show 3,000 new cases of measles every year in the UK, whereas, just a few decades ago it was virtually non-existent. Incidentally, measles kills 150,000 children worldwide every year. And that number is documented. And that is indeed a heavy burden for parents to carry--beyond words."
Not surprisingly, I never heard back from her. Lies have their own momentum, no matter which side of the debate they come from. As long as something supports what people already believe in, it will be circulated on the net, gaining power with each share. It doesn't matter if it's one doctor telling another about a study she read "proving" that the flu vaccine is 90% effective or someone in the UK forwarding on a claim that vaccines have terribly damaged hundreds of thousands in the UK alone. Either way, it's fake news.
Once you step back and choose to look at things as they are rather than how you preconceive them to be, things are pretty simple.
- Vaccines don't work as well as promised
- Aren't as safe as advertised
- But also, not as useless as the anti-vaxxer movement claims
- Nor as dangerous as they assert
Yes, you can find people who have been damaged or even killed by a vaccination. Absolutely! It happens. But you have to weigh that against, the hundreds of thousands or millions who die each year from the diseases in question. I do not say this lightly. As I've told you all before, my youngest brother suffered severe brain damage from the triple shot he received back in the early '60s. There is a reason the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program has paid out over $3.6 billion dollars in the US alone. But that needs to be balanced against the millions of people who have not been damaged or killed by diseases such as smallpox, polio, or measles as a result of vaccinations. And I do not say this lightly either. As I explained earlier, my mother died of complications from the flu. You better believe I wonder if things would have been different had she been vaccinated. (She wasn't.)
The bottom line is that if everybody chills out and backs off from the false facts that underlie the arguments on both sides, there is room for a reasoned discussion on the issue of vaccination. Sadly, that does not appear to be a likely option anytime in the foreseeable future.
So, What Do You Do?
Any vaccination, whether it's for you or your children, should be a personal choice. (Sadly, many states are moving away from that option.) But that choice should be based on facts, not fear and emotion. Don't be bullied by the medical community and their media shills into believing that every vaccine is 100% effective and perfectly safe. None of them are, and each vaccine is different as to where it falls in terms of those criteria. And don't be bullied by friends and family who insist that no vaccine or doctor is to be trusted since it's all a conspiracy orchestrated by big pharma to kill you and your children. It's not. Again, each vaccine is unique in terms of how effective it is and what risks it carries. When it comes to vaccines, there are no guarantees--only odds, and they vary from vaccine to vaccine. Make your decision based on facts, not bloviation.
And what about the flu vaccine specifically? Again, base your decision on the facts. And no, the medical community does not have exclusive access to facts. As we've already stated, some of what they say about the flu vaccine is pure nonsense, such as claims of 90% effectiveness and 100% safety. But keep in mind, vaccination "may" be useful in lessening symptoms even if you get the flu despite being vaccinated--no better than a coin flip, of course, in its best years.
In any case, whether you get vaccinated or not, you will want two things in your medicine cabinet:
- A natural immune enhancing formula to lessen your chances of getting sick in the first place. A strong immune system is still your best bet in avoiding the flu. Not to mention the fact that if you do get vaccinated, the stronger your immune system, the more effective your body's response to the vaccine will be.
- A natural antipathogenic formula to lessen the burden on your immune system if you do come down with the flu. This will drastically reduce your chances of experiencing a cytokine storm, minimize your odds of succumbing to a secondary infection, as well as shorten both the duration and intensity of any flu that you do get--regardless of whether or not you've been vaccinated.
And finally, keep your eye out for the next generation of flu vaccine. Instead of targeting specific vulnerabilities in specific flu strains (the current approach--and one that needs to be repeated every year), new research is taking an entirely different direction.
A virus has been described as looking like a ball with lollipops stuck all over its surface. The candy balls on the top of the lollipops are the proteins hemagglutinin and neuraminidase. Hemagglutinin attaches to human cells to initiate an infection; neuraminidase, on the other hand, plays a key role in spreading the virus once infected. Currently, all flu vaccines target these two proteins. Hemagglutinin and neuraminidase, by the way, are the H and N in flu names such as H3N2. From year to year, those proteins change enough to fool your immune system, and that's why you need a new vaccine every year. New research, however, is successfully looking at ways to attack the stem of the lollipops. That's harder to do, but if you can pull it off, the stems don't change from year to year. You're now talking about one vaccine and one vaccination per decade that would:
- Prevent all strains of flu regardless of how much the hemagglutinin and neuraminidase change
- Not need to be changed from year to year
- In fact, not need to be given every year
- Last for at least 10 years before requiring a booster shot
In terms of moving the odds in favor of getting a flu vaccination, that's potentially a game changer--depending on side effects.
For more information on vaccines in general and the flu vaccine in particular--including a more detailed discussion of hemagglutinin and neuraminidase and the different strains of flu--check out Vaccines: Good or Bad?
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