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Emetophobia is Ruining My Life
I've been emetophobic since I was 9 or 10, but it's gotten a lot worse since then. Today, my mom went to the doctor because she's had a headache constantly for a really long time, and I decided to go with her. On the way home, she threw up, and I started having a panic attack. I was hyperventilating and seriously considered rolling down the window and jumping out just to get away from it. I don't want to be in the same house as her right now, and I feel awful because I know that she feels really bad and it's not her fault. I've even considered suicide because I don't know how I can live like this. I know that's not the answer, and I'm not really serious about it, but I just don't feel like I can cope. Please, someone help.
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|July 16th, 2016, 03:31 AM
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Re: Emetophobia is Ruining My Life
I didn't even know this was a phobia (but now that I do it kind of sounds like I have it)! When someone throws up around me I find it gross (but unavoidable), so I go into my room and distract myself. Watch YouTube or play my music loud etc. Just remember though that if someone does throw up that it is not a big deal and it will go away soon.
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|July 16th, 2016, 04:02 AM
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Re: Emetophobia is Ruining My Life
I'm guessing there's really not much you can do about this phobia, like the above poster I didn't even know this was a thing, but I guess it's possible and it's justifiable.
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|July 16th, 2016, 03:57 PM
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I agree. I never knew this existed. I did a Google search, but was t able to pull up any good stuff on my phone that I can make out. But I know there's a lot on Google books on the topic. If your on a pc maybe look it up, but you probably already know all about it already.
Think I'd just try and keep away from people who are sick, or might get sick, and think of things you can do for yourself for when you can't avoid it. Like a trigger, and a plan for that experience.
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|July 16th, 2016, 04:59 PM
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Yeah that is a tough one. I think we all get a bit queasy and sick feeling when someone vomits near you. I hope that you find some way to cope.
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I love talking to people very open & willing to listen.
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The laser fertility protocol offered at Acubalance was inspired by the positive reports for two protocols out of Japan and Denmark.
Our clinical director, Lorne Brown BSc., Dr.TCM, CPA, FABORM, had been reviewing over the past few years (since 2009) the literature on low level laser therapy (LLLT/cold lasers) including using LLLT for fertility.
Dr. Brown has attended professional development courses on cold lasers & laser acupuncture, consulted with a mitochondria expert experienced with cold laser and other practitioners who use low level laser therapy (LLLT) for fertility.
The Acubalance protocol takes into consideration our fertility experience since 2000 and the current literature on LLLT mechanisms and dosage to formulate our laser protocol to help rejuvenate eggs.
Mechanism of low level laser therapy (LLLT) for fertility:
- Enhance mitochondrial activity and ATP production
- Increase blood flow
- Regulate inflammation and to help reduce oxidative damage
- Softening of scar tissue.
An important reminder: Acubalance's approach is to support the body's innate ability to heal and to self-regulate. Laser is not a magic pill. Diet, lifestyle (sleep, exercise, rest) and mental/emotional health are necessary for the body to regain and maintain well-being and for you to reach your peak fertility potential.
Cold laser is safe, pain-free and a non-invasive intervention that supports your body on a cellular level by increasing cellular ATP (energy), increase blood flow and regulate systemic inflammation to create an environment that supports the body's ability to self regulate and thrive including optimal fertility.
The Acubalance Laser Baby Program has been designed to allow for optimal egg quality benefit. Ten treatments a month with 3/week during the follicular phase (first half of menstrual cycle) and 2/week during the luteal phase (second half of the menstrual cycle - from ovulation to bleed or positive pregnancy test)
The Laser Baby Program includes:
- 3 months of Laser or combined traditional acupuncture and laser
- Fertility Audit where we recommend tests to measure biological markers (listed below)
- Diet, lifestyle and stress reduction recommendations
- Herbal and Supplement consults
- Assist you in tracking key body functions & signs (physical and emotional) indicative of good health and fertility
- One treatment a week with an Acubalance practitioner case manager and the other treatments during the week in the Acubalance studio
The Laser Baby Program is recommended for 3-months.
Each session is approximately 45-60 minutes and includes laser acupuncture combined with fertility acupuncture. The timing of the laser sessions is 3 times a week in the follicular phase (first half of your menstrual cycle - menses to ovulation) and 2 laser acupuncture treatments a week in the luteal phase (second half of your menstrual cycle - ovulation to next bleed). It is OK if you conceive during the 3months. We actually encourage it :-)
Those who participate in the Laser Baby Program and complete the 3 months will receive a discount of $780 during the 3rd month as an incentive to complete the program and you will also be supervised by Acubalance's clinical director, Lorne Brown B.Sc., CPA, Dr.TCM, FABORM, CHt. After the 3 months, if not pregnant, you continue on a maintenance program of one to two sessions a week for an additional few months.
You can still receive laser acupuncture if you are not part of the Laser Baby Program at Acubalance. The discount, however, is only for those who complete the 3 months and at the specified frequency of 3 times a week the first half of your menstrual cycle and 2 times a week the second half of your cycle for a total of 10 treatments a month.
If you want more information and have questions about joining the Laser Baby Program please contact Acubalance at 604-678-8600 or email@example.com We will take down your information and follow up with you with more details.
Have the following tested through your GP or Olive Fertility Centre. Baseline testing now and then repeat these tests 3 months after starting your laser acupuncture sessions. These tests are part of the fertility audit recommended in the Laser Baby Program.
Recommended Testing:
- Semen analysis if you have a male partner you are TTC with …. If related to male factor then treating female alone may not help embryo quality.
- Hematology (CBC)
- FSH (Day 3 of cycle)
- E2 (Day 3 of cycle)
- LH (Day 3 of cycle)
- Triglycerides
- Heart Rate Variability (HRV) done through Acubalance
- AMH (Fee, not covered by MSP. Can be requisitioned at Acubalance or by your MD)
- Vitamin D (Fee, not covered by MSP. Can be requisitioned at Acubalance or by your MD)
- Track any pregnancies, miscarriages, and births for 18 months.
Recommended Tracking:
Your Acubalance practitioner will help you track the following:
- Detail menstrual cycle diary
- # Days bleed,
- Quality and quantity of flow, colour of blood, spotting
- Clots
- Ovulation date (LH surge or when BBT rise)
- Date of day one of bleeding
- PMS or Pain
- Libido
- Any ART (IUI, ovulation drugs, IVF)
- Reproductive history - past pregnancies and deliveries
Other key body functions & signs of quality of life to track and share with your Acubalance practitioner:
- Mood
- Sleep
- Energy
- Digestion
- Elimination (bowel movements)
- Subjective feeling of Body temperature including hands and toes (circulation)
- Recreational smoking and drug use
- Prescription and over the counter medication use
- Exercise
- Meditation and other mind-body exercises
- Diet
- Supplements.
What's Included in the Laser Baby Program?
- 3 month commitment required to receive discount.
- Combined fertility acupuncture + laser acupuncture
- 3 sessions a week during follicular phase (first half of menstrual cycle)
- 2 sessions a week during luteal (second half of cycle - from ovulation to next menses or positive pregnancy test)
- Discount: $780 savings if complete 3 months program along with recommended frequency of treatments laid out above.
More information on LLLT/Cold Laser for Fertility >>
Contact Acubalance if you are interested in participating in the Laser Baby Program at 604-678-8600 or email@example.com.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1.) Am I eligible if I cannot do the 3 months or the intensity of 3/week?
You can receive laser acupuncture for fertility regardless if you are in the Program at Acubalance. There are two differences from the Laser Baby Program and booking a la carte.
Firstly, only the Laser Baby Program has the discount. Both ways you pay $130 as you go. The difference is that if you are in the Laser Baby Program the last 6 visits (in the third month) are free. That is a savings of 6 X $130 = $780
No one is doing this for the discount. They want a healthy baby. So if you cannot come for 3 months or at the frequency of the Laser Baby Program we recommend you book in and pay as you go.
And secondly, the Laser Baby Program entitles you to one visit a week with your Acubalance practitioner case manager and the remainder treatments are in the Acubalance Studio where we treat community style. 1-3 women at a time. If you prefer more than once a week with your acubalance case manager in the main clinic then we can accommodate you but you would not be eligible for the discount. Discount is only available to those who receive once a week sessions in the main clinic and the remainder during the week in the Acubalance studio.
2.) What if I am doing an IVF cycle?
If you are doing an IVF cycle then we suggest laser 3/week during your stim phase leading up to your retrieval... And then laser acupuncture immediately before and after your embryo transfer to support uterine receptivity and implantation.
3.) What do you recommend after the 3 month program is completed?
Continue to follow our approach for improving egg quality which includes the fertility diet, lifestyle, stress reduction, acupuncture, herbs, supplements and cold laser (LLLT) treatments. This is still the pre-conception period but it is more maintenance and not as intense as the Laser program. Instead of 3 times a week we recommend once a week if you are under 39 and continue twice a week if 39 or older ot have been diagnosed with poor egg/embryo quality and low ovarian reserve.
If you do an IVF or medicated cycle after the Laser Baby Program then receive combined laser and acupuncture 3 times a week during the stimulation phase (from your bleed to IUI or egg retrieval. If you are doing a FET then 2/ week until transfer.
If you are TTC naturally then 2/week in follicular and 1/week in luteal would be good maintenance. Based on your age and reproductive history (and diagnosis) we may recommend less or more.
4.) Are you still accepting women into your Laser Baby Program?
Yes, every month we can accept up to 15 new women into the program. We are limited by laser systems and docs availability. So please contact us (e: firstname.lastname@example.com or p: 604-678-8600) if you want to join in for our next group 3 month Laser Baby Program.
If you cannot commit to 3 months or the frequency of the Laser Baby Program you can still book at laser for fertility treatments at Acubalance. You are just not eligible for the program discount.
5) What if I am needle phobic?
If you are needle phobic then you receive just laser acupuncture and no needles. The fee is $100 per session and the discount at the end of the 3 months would be $600 (6X$100) instead of $780 (6X$130)
6.) The program requires 6 sessions during the first half of my cycle. Three each week for the first two weeks? Can I come consecutive days or do I need to have day breaks between laser acupuncture sessions? Can I come 5 in one week and once the following week to have my total of 6 sessions during the first half of my cycle?
Yes. Consecutive days in a row are actually encouraged. The key is 6 sessions in the first half of your cycle. You can choose any combination over the two weeks to reach 6 sessions.
7.) How can the cold laser help with my fertility?
The mechanism of low level laser therapy (LLLT/cold) for fertility is as follows:
- Enhance mitochondrial activity and ATP production
- Increase blood flow
- Regulate inflammation and to help reduce oxidative damage
- Softening of scar tissue.
Until recently, Western reproductive medicine has traditionally maintained that ageing and declining egg quality is an irreversible process. However, ground-breaking research with low level light therapy conducted in Denmark and Japan is showing that it may be possible to improve egg quality, slow down the ageing process and significantly improve fertility in women and men. The studies show that low level laser therapy (LLLT) used on acupuncture points on the neck and over the ovaries appears to enhance mitochondrial activity and ATP production, increase blood flow and helps to reduce oxidative damage.
We see enormous potential in this research for women who are struggling to conceive—particularly those who are of advanced maternal age, diagnosed with poor egg quality or have been diagnosed with endometriosis and PCOS.
All our cells are powered by little structures called mitochondria. Eggs have about 200 times more mitochondria than any other cell. When eggs are developing, they use a tremendous amount of energy. And early embryo division and implantation requires lots of energy. After 35 years, the mitochondria wear down. At age 40, nine out of 10 eggs are abnormal.
Studies show that the mitochondria of older eggs is capable of producing significantly less ATP, which is the source of cellular energy. This has a significant impact on fertility, as the rate of division and successful implantation of embryos has more to do with how much energy (ATP) than with maternal age per se. Consequentially, the capacity of the cold laser to improve the ATP production of eggs has a potentially dramatic effect on their viability.
Furthermore, it is known that older follicles have fewer defenses against cellular damage caused by oxidative stress, and that this is related to poorer IVF outcomes. Studies suggest that LLLT treatment could also help with this condition, along with other complications, which impede fertility later in life.
Increasing energy level (ATP) in the cells, improved blood circulation, softening of scar tissue and a reduction in inflammation. These factors are all beneficial to female reproduction in general and to the receptivity of uterine lining.
The recent studies in Japan and clinical results in Denmark have delivered very promising results in this direction. The Danish report showed that LLLT had a pregnancy rate of 66% success for women after at least 4 years of failure with other ART methods. LLLT studies have also pointed to the efficacy of laser treatment in raising the quality of the male partner's semen in particular motility.
Similarly, the Japanese studies have shown a connection between improved fertility and laser therapy, concluding that even in low doses, laser therapy can help improve the woman's chances of conception. Under the direction of Dr Toshio Ohshiro at Sanno Hospital, an extended trial on LLLT was performed in 701 infertile patients, 156 (22.3%) of whom became pregnant. This resulted in a successful live birth rate in over half (50.1%) of those pregnancies.
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Special Guests: Greydon Clark & Dean Cundey
Can you feel the love? We wrap up 2013 with Mike's favorite film, Black Shampoo, the tale of an African American salon owner who squares off against the mob when his true love is taken from him; going from a loving machine to a killing machine.
We're joined by Leon Chase, one of the folks who celebrates Black Shampoo Day every December 26th.
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A/N: This is the first part of the celebration of my and anya julia's 1st anniversary. I was supposed to make a drabble but it became far, far too long *fails*. And damn, I rant a lot in LJ lately. Can I even still be called a fanfic author? *double fails* Well at any rate, I hope you enjoy my attempt at G-rated romance fic. It's inspired by something I said to a1y_puff in facebook (about HIMYM quote from Robin Scherbatsky). I told her that I've written stories about chemistry between a couple, but I've never tried my hand on this little thing called timing. And that was how this monstrosity came to be.
NOTE: For the purpose of the story, Tezuka was born on October 1983 and Fuji on February 29 1984 although according to the canon which was set on 1999 (the year of the first publication) Tezuka's was born on 1982 and Fuji 1983. 1983 is not a leap year so I made it 1984. Also important to note is school year in Japan begins on April (according to wikipedia that it). So for example when the story was set on Valentine's Day 1990, Tezuka was 6 and Fuji was 5 and they're still about to enter grade school instead of already in 1st grade. There's a link to a spreadsheet in my LJ to make things clearer.
Disclaimer: The anime and manga version of PoT and SPoT don't belong to me. I only play with the characters and universe.
Making History
Wednesday, February 14 1990
Tezuka didn't understand what Valentine was all about. His grandfather grumbled about some unnecessary festival, while his parents traded strange glances all morning. He only knew it had something to do with chocolate, which he rarely ate. Surely an event involving such delicious thing couldn't be that bad, he thought as he ate the chocolate-flavored candy his mother gave him when she dropped him off at the kindergarten.
"Can I sit here?'
Tezuka looked at a boy who was standing in front of the bench he was sitting at at the playground. He had never seen him before, but thought his smile looked friendly. He nodded and tried not to stare as the boy sighed in relief and sat down next to him. He looked tired, like he just ran a good distance. Tezuka wondered where he had been and what he was running from but thought it was rude to ask the stranger.
Fuji just ran away from his own wedding. The drama that led to it (cat fight to get the right to be his bride was only entertaining for so long) exhausted him. He left a note explaining that he believed he wasn't ready for something so serious and she deserved better than him (as long as it's not poor Yuuta), and left home with a handful of dowry (bribe) from his bride.
"Girls sure are trouble, aren't they?" Fuji joked, thinking of the overeager brides he had left. His companion didn't say anything more than a vague hum, but Fuji didn't mind. He dug into his pocket to take a couple of bars of slightly melted chocolate and offered it to the brunet. "Would you like to have some?"
Tezuka hesitated. His parents told him not to take any food from strangers. But then again they also told him not to talk to strangers and yet his mother seemed to strike conversation with every single person she met. And surely, when they said strangers they didn't mean boys with friendly smiles and pretty blue eyes (yes, they were definitely blue eyes. Tezuka didn't know Japanese people could have that). Slowly, hoping that his family wouldn't be angry when they found out, Tezuka took a small (and sticky) bar of chocolate. "Thank you."
Fuji smiled wider and nodded. They ate in silence that felt like a blessing after all the screaming and whining he had heard. His new friend seemed to enjoy the delicacy more than he did, making euphoric face at every bite. Fuji wanted to ask why he looked like he had never eaten chocolate before but couldn't bring himself to break the peace. Besides, partly melted or not, chocolate would always be delicious. Fuji, as much as he loved spices, couldn't stop eating it.
The panicked call of the familiar voice roused Fuji. He looked at his new friend apologetically. "Sorry, I have to go. My mother is looking for me."
Tezuka nodded, feeling slightly disappointed. He had thought he would gain a new friend. He watched the boy went to his worried mother and apologized before going home. He watched the corner where they disappeared for a long time while finishing his chocolate, stupidly hoping for at least a wave goodbye. There was none, but Tezuka thought they would meet again anyway. Then he went home, a smile on his face as he thought of about the taste of his first Valentine's Day chocolate.
Monday, February 14 1994
A burden he didn't ask for was what came to Fuji's mind when he looked at the bagful of chocolate he was carrying home. He wasn't talking about physical burden; it was the responsibility that concerned him. Fuji knew how much Valentine's Day meant for girls. His sister had been fussing around the kitchen for days just to make the perfect chocolate for her crush to express her feeling for him. Girls took February 14th seriously. It's not just a festival for them, but a special event to express the affection they normally hid. And it was Fuji's responsibility to respond to the affection without hurting them.
"The only way out of this," Yumiko had said last year when they finished the chocolate Fuji got together. "is by getting a girlfriend." It was a good advice. In fact, Fuji would've done it if not for the fact that he was just nine and his parents would most definitely not approve of his having more than simple friendship with a girl. Fuji planned to start looking for a girlfriend once he's in junior high school. He just somehow had to survive another Valentine's Day next year without dying from chocolate overdose. Maybe he should feed Yuuta some of them. His brother wouldn't notice that his own pile of gifts had increased.
Valentine's Day was the most troublesome day of the year.
Tezuka didn't mean to complain. He certainly appreciated the trouble the girls had gone through to buy or make him chocolate. Considering how little he spoke to many of those girls, he was surprised that they cared enough to give him anything today. But what should he do with them? He certainly couldn't eat them all, but he couldn't throw them away, either. Tezuka sighed quietly, exasperated by girls' annual unreasonable, unbearable excitement.
Having a girlfriend was useful, Tezuka thought. His friend, Kyo, who had a girlfriend in another class, didn't get as many chocolate. Some girls did give him friendship chocolates, but that was it. He didn't have to go home carrying a bag of chocolate. He wouldn't have people stare and giggle at him. He wouldn't have to deal with disappointed girls on White Day. And to think Kyo was envious of him for getting so many chocolate!
Lost in thought of how to solve the chocolate issue, Tezuka bumped into someone when he rounded a corner. He quickly apologized then knelt to pick up chocolates that had spilt from his bag. He noticed that the stranger did the same, collecting his own fallen wrapped chocolates. His bag contained even more of the treat than Tezuka's if that's even possible.
"Sorry." Fuji apologized with a slightly weary smile. He had noticed the boy's bag of chocolate. From the look on his face, he seemed to enjoy the day as much as Fuji did. He knew he shouldn't be, but Fuji was glad that he wasn't the only one suffering today. The boy nodded and left quickly. He couldn't blame him. Fuji, too, didn't like being seen carrying so a bag of Valentine's Day gifts. People stared and even pointed and laughed, and Fuji could only completely ignore them for so long. He had to admit he was a little embarrassed, even though according to some of his friends he should be proud instead.
On his way home, Fuji promised himself that he would definitely get a girlfriend when he entered junior high school. He figured it was the polite way to reject a Valentine's gift. No one would be hurt and he wouldn't have to be responsible for any girl's heart, except for his girlfriend's. Yes, he decided with a bright smile, that was a good plan.
A/N: Nope it hasn't ended yet. There will be 7 more chapters and a little angst. Also, I apologize if anyone's offended by Tezuka and Fuji's view of getting girfriends. I personally disagree with them, but they're just kids in this fic and wouldn't know better. I hope you like it so far. Please R&R!


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Beer & Pretzels
In Beer & Pretzels, players throw coasters onto a table. And then they get money. And then they throw more coasters. And then they get more money. This very complex and detailed process repeats until the end of the game at which point the player with the most money wins, just like in real life. At that point the winner will claim that Beer & Pretzels is the best game ever, and the non-winners (to be super politically correct) will claim that the game is fundamentally flawed, and most likely broken.
Just by coincidence, each coaster has an image of either pretzels or beer on it. Different pretzels have different values. Beer doubles your money. Players only score for items that are completely visible...items entirely or partially obscured by other coasters don't count. There tends to be name calling, bragging, self-high-fiving and the occasional brawl during the game, all of which add to the rich atmosphere and theme.
Designed by: Ted Alspach
Published by: Bézier Games
Genres: Party
Ages: 6 and up
Players: 2 to 5
Playing Time: 15 minutes
Year: 2009


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using only : "aptitude install kolab" doesn't allow ldap to be configured correctly
For Kolab 3.0 software packages for Debian Wheezy, add the following two lines to /etc/apt/sources.list.d/kolab-3.0.list:
deb http://mirror.kolabsys.com/pub/debian/kolab-3.0/ wheezy release updates
deb-src http://mirror.kolabsys.com/pub/debian/kolab-3.0/ wheezy release updates
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# apt-get update
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aptitude install kolab-imap
aptitude install kolab-webadmin
aptitude install kolab-webclient
aptitude install kolab-mta
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aptitude install kolab
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http://IP-address/roundcubemail for email client
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PROMPT> adduser nobody nobody
PROMPT> chown -R nobody:nobody /var/lib/dirsrv/
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aptitude install php-net-ldap2
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ln -s /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/nss/libsoftokn3.so /usr/lib/libsoftokn3.so
ln -s /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/nss/libsoftokn3.so /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libsoftokn3.so
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inside /var/lib/imap
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$> postconf -e smtpd_tls_auth_only=no
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[FAIL] Please retrieve them using freshclam ... failed!
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...Anyway. For those of you who still haven't walked away, here's a video of my latest girlcrush, BeBe Gandanghari.
Yes, I know, the weave doesn't do her justice... but look at her. Great legs. Killer cheekbones. If you watched this video on mute, as I often do, you'd think she's one of the sexiest Filipino women alive.
And I could go on and on about Miss BeBe here... except that I'd also point out to you that I've known her since she was a boy.
Yep: She's a MAN, baby.
There's not enough space in this blog (and for that you need Wikipedia) to tell you the saga of a boy who grew up in a family of macho action stars; became a macho actor himself; got married; got un-married (since divorce is verboten in the Philippines); went into seclusion; came out on national television (on Celebrity Big Brother, no less); and tried to make a name for himself as an openly gay man in an industry where most openly gay men end up with roles that are, shall we say, less than butch. And that's not even covering the life-changing trip to New York where he finally accepted his fate as a fashion-and-makeup-loving Girly Girl.
Not to mention that, as far as I know, BeBe is not even ready to disclose whether or not she... ahem... is even in the process of officially becoming a (post op) She, especially since her former boy self has been adamant about keeping his boy parts.
But I mention BeBe here, too, because it is an interesting pop-culture moment for many Filipinos; as I mentioned to Scribey earlier, if BeBe is somebody's idea of a performance-art commentary, then she's doing a better job of it than Joaquin Phoenix is doing right now. And I actually like her better, too - whereas the old boy version wasted those cheekbones on bland leading man roles where he barely registered on screen, she's funnier and much more engaging. I hate to say it, folks, but in this case it does take a real man to be a very good woman... and damned if she doesn't turn out to be a better role model (if not an enduring pop icon), just for being who she is.
In the meantime: If MAC - or even another cosmetic company - ever came out with a BeBe Gandanghari line of makeup and skin care, I would so be on it.
Edited to add: "BB" is short for "Binibini," which is the Tagalog word for "miss." So, if you think about it, the English translation of her name is actually Miss Beautiful King. Hee!


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FHP: Two dead after head-on crash in Pine Hills
Two people died after a head-on crash in Pine Hills Tuesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Investigators said 20-year-old Ashley Roberts lost control of her Toyota while driving in the northbound lanes of Pine Hills Road at Van Aken Drive and struck the front of 26-year-old Tamiko Grant's Honda.
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- Only those students eligible to take admission who is the residence of Indian.
- For Polytechnic Engineering (PE), candidates should secure minimum 35% marks in 10th class. Those students who had appeared for 2017 examination also eligible for this test. This marks not consider you qualify the test.
- For Part time four years Polytechnic Engineering (PPE), students should qualify 10th + ITI (two years program) is eligible.
- Minimum age of students must be 19 years on 01/07/2017 for PPE.
- For Paramedical dental metric level (PMD), candidates must pass 10th class/cbsi/icse or equivalent examination with science (physics, chemistry, biology) and English.
Application Fees:
For one group SC/ST Rs.550/- (Gen/OBC) and Rs.330/- (SC/ST)
For any two group Rs.660/- (Gen/OBC) and Rs.385/- (SC/ST)
For any three group Rs.770/- (Gen/OBC) and Rs. 440/- (SC/ST)
For any four group Rs.880/- (Gen/OBC) and Rs. 500/- (SC/ST)
Bihar Polytechnic Syllabus and Exam Petter:
Department member of BCECEB will display question paper in objective type (for choice only single option correct). The each paper (PE/PPE/PMD) will cover different subject describe here in briefly. But the duration of examination will same for all that is 2 hours 15 minute. Extra time 15 minute given by invigilator to read all instructions before attain written test.
For PE & PPE:
Total number of question: 90
Total marks: 450
Subject name: Physics, chemistry, and Mathematics. Each section will cover equal marks that are 150.
For PM:
The duration of examination will 2 hours 15 minute only. No more time given. Candidate must do better performance and utilise less time on each question. It is due to as less time means after attempt all question you can check answer again to avoid mistake. This paper will cover general knowledge topic which contains 25 question (125 marks).
How to apply Bihar Polytechnic 2017 Online Registration:
The candidates who are interested in Bihar Polytechnic 2017 online registration can apply online mode. The online form is available on the official website of board. By the following process, eligible candidate can submit their form easily without any problem.
- First, log on www.bceceboard.com.
- Click on "DCECE".
- Now complete first registration includ name, course name, mobile number etc. A registration will send by department. Keep it separately.
- Now proceed to the second step which includes examination fees.
- Now candidates will proceed third steps include personal details name, father name follows by a uploading photograph.
- Candidate will reach to final and last steps that are educational qualification fill entries correctly.
- Now press button to final confirmation. Before submission must click on "Previous Page" and check details again. If any candidate makes any mistake they can change. After submission, not entry can not be edit by students.
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All provisional registered students can download their Bihar Polytechnic Admit Card 2017 after two months before 15th days. It will be made to download by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board only. Student gets obtain BCECEB admit card 2017, by logging into department website i.e www.bceceboard.com. students advise carrying this entry card during examination time because it is only one identity card which prove you had applied for academic session 2017 -2018 three years program.
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News Movies | Written by Whitney Scott Bain 23/01/2013
Movie News: Detective Dee is Back!…
With the success of the exciting Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame released in 2011, we're happy to report that an origin prequel to his adventures, Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon has completed filming and is in post production with a release for later this year.
As young Dee Renjie arrives in the Imperial Capital to become an officer of the law during the beginning of Empress Wu's reign he discovers all is not well when a mysterious sea creature begins terrorizing the citizens at night.
Teaming up with the firery-haried Detective Yuchi, they fight off the monster during a procession where the beautiful Yin is about to be scarified to appease the Gods.
But no good deed goes unpunished and Dee is imprisoned by Detective Yuchi, channeling Inspector Lestrade, who is suspicious of his nature and actions.
Dee escapes with the aide of Dr. Shatuo where their investigations (in the vein of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson) lead them the to the truth about the sea dragon's poisonous curse while uncovering an impending attack on the city by a foreign prince only to discover that a real sea dragon has risen from the depths bent on destroying everything.
Director Tsu Hark is at the helm so you know we'll have plenty of action and an entertaining story to anticipate!
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I'm introducing myself to Joaquin Phoenix because every review I go, he is always praised. Thus, I first watched Her (2013) yesterday.
What do I recall about the movie? Basically it's about relationships but this time intuitive Operating Systems (OS) take part in the relationship. I was curious with:
1 if you have a relationship with an OS/ artificial intelligence, is it real?
2 will it be like a human relationship?
3 is it also bounded by unwritten rules of faithfulness and monogamy?
4 will it survive even without physical presence?
These are the kinds of movies I try to avoid because these bore me. Same reason I haven't watched the Before Sunset series. But since I'm a fan of Annie Hall, I continued watching Her after 10 minutes.
What saved the movie in my eyes? Acting skills of Joaquin Phoenix (Theodore) and Rooney Mara (Catherine). I appreciate Amy Adams (Amy) as well. My favorite parts are the signing of divorce papers scene (specifically after Catherine signed the document and finished with the flashbacks; her facial reaction was very natural) and the almost break up conversation with Theodore and OS Samantha (after an argument, Theodore and Samantha talked and Samantha said that she now knows why she loves Theodore and Theodore's face gradually lightened up). There are so many small reactions from Phoenix and Mara that makes everything relatable.
At the end, it was not a waste of my time (thanks to Phoenix, Mara and Adams and well edited scenes and good music score). But I am not comfortable with the idea of a human being getting romantically involved with an OS.
And I was disappointed of the formation of Theodore's company where they make/ write letters for people. Come on. What happened to people in that world? A person would hire somebody to express what they feel? I understand the possible reasons of doing that but it was plainly insincere for me. But I think this is already happening in the real world now.
I was also disgusted of the scene where Theodore tried to accept a surrogate (a human being who voluntarily agreed to act as a physical body of OS Samantha so they can play house for a moment and possibly be a solution to Samantha's "I don't have a body" insecurities). But yes, this also happens. I mean people in a relationship tend to do things that they don't want to make the other person happy. A trap! For some, the act is sweet but to me doing things you don't like to satisfy your partner is naive. This will only cause resentment.
With these "don't likes" in the movie Her, the cast and team of Her elicited certain emotions in me. And I am pleased with movies that make me feel. Although I didn't cry in this movie, I have a lot of realizations in the movie; realizations that I do hope can help me in my own relationships.
As my title directly said, my goal here is to really attach a letter that I love from the movie. Here goes:
"Theodore: Dear Catherine, I've been sitting here thinking about all the things I wanted to apologize to you for. All the pain we caused each other. Everything I put on you. Everything I needed you to be or needed you to say. I'm sorry for that. I'll always love you 'cause we grew up together and you helped make me who I am. I just wanted you to know there will be a piece of you in me always, and I'm grateful for that. Whatever someone you become, and wherever you are in the world, I'm sending you love. You're my friend to the end. Love, Theodore."
If you haven't watched the movie, do so; then let's talk about it. If you have, comment below your thoughts.


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The White Rocks Trail features a 600 million year old pinnacled ridge of Antietam quartzite. The rock outcrop represents the northernmost terminus of the Appalachian Blue Ridge, a tectonic and physiographic province that extends from northwestern Georgia. Because of the special nature of rock bedding and jointing displayed in the quartzite outcrops, it is considered to be an excellent geologic educational site. The trail follows a light blue blaze, climbing from the valley floor at Kuhn Road up onto the straight, rocky ridge before connecting with the Appalachian Trail at its western edge.
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Vladimir Putin's first term as President was a period of submitting political, regional and economic lobbies to the Kremlin. The actions Putin has taken since being re-elected are aimed at consolidating the Kremlin's control over the political, economic and social spheres.
North Caucasus is the most instable part of the Russian Federation: since the early 90's, there has been going on the military conflict in Chechnya, which is gradually spilling over into the other republics of the region, terrorism seems to have occupied its regular position in the political life of Caucasus, organized crime is flourishing, the tension persists there and military incidents and attacks are breaking out every now and again
With its geographic location, potential, ambitions and political priorities, Uzbekistan could play a leading role in Central Asia. The international community has perceived the country as the pillar of stability in the region. This perception was further reinforced after 11th September 2001 and was certainly among the factors that inspired the United States to start closer political and military cooperation with Tashkent.
Tajikistan in its present state has been built on the civil war experiences and provisions of the peace accords signed in 1997. These have had a great impact on the present form of the state, its political scene and power mechanisms. President Emomali Rakhmonov is the central figure in the state. The political system, which he has cocreated, is based on - unique in this region - political pluralism (the existence of the Islamic party), decentralisation (far-going independence of the regions and relatively limited potential of the central structures) and compromise as the basic way of resolving conflicts. Such a system has so far guaranteed stabilisation and normalisation of the country.
Just several years ago, the position of Kazakhstan as the regional leader was not so obvious. Since the emergence of the independent republics in Central Asia, there has been rivalry for leadership between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, which to a great extent has been an effect of the personal leadership ambitions of the countries' respective presidents, Nursultan Nazarbayev and Islam Karimov. While Uzbekistan prefers the model of leadership based on political and military hegemony, Kazakhstan chooses economic development. Nevertheless, Kazakhstan has managed to outdo Uzbekistan in the military field, too.
Russians or so-called Russian-speakers in Latvia and Estonia pose a significant problem for both countries. Russian-speakers are a numerous minority in Latvia and Estonia, which causes deep division in these countries from the ethnical point of view. The problem of highest importance in the legal aspect is the unregulated status of the Russian-speakers. Though they are permanent residents of Latvia and Estonia many of them still do not have these countries' citizenship. The complex naturalisation procedure introduced by Latvia and Estonia soon after restoring independence in 1991 is considered to be main responsible for this.
The European Union's new border with Eastern European countries, Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, is approximately 3000 km long. It has vital meaning for the Union in terms of security as well as for social and economic reasons. Unlike the southern maritime border of the EU, the eastern land border poses a number of different challenges
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Transparency For I and Thou? Bring It!
by Matt Rosenberg May 20th, 2010
In Huffington Post, Gadi Ben-Yahuda, Social Media Director for IBM's Center For The Business Of Government, writes a provocatively headlined piece, "The Dark Side Of 'Public=Online.'" "Public=Online" is the shorthand phrase being used by the good folks at the Sunlight Foundation to highlight proposed federal legislation known as the Public Online Information Act, requiring executive branch agencies to begin posting their non-classified material online for easier public access. The lead sponsor of the House version is Rep. Steve Israel. Sen. John Tester's version contains additional provisions relating to disclosure around government contracting.
Ben-Yahuda doesn't so much take issue with the idea of "Public=Online" but says the flipside of the "transparency" agenda is it applies to individuals as well as institutions, and at times the application of that standard to jes' folks, feels a bit….creepy. It's true that personal information available online is already being aggressively harvested by aggregators such as the new entrant Spokeo, who then charge a fee for access to information on where you live; any unsealed court proceedings you've been party to; and what foolish things, if any, you shared with "Everyone" online instead of "Friends Only" on Facebook. These concerns have prompted a number of articles expressing alarm about Spokeo. I'm a bit more sanguine.
Services which gather personal data from public sources have been online practially since the Internet started to go mainstream in the mid-90s. They're better and faster now, but even so, as all the reportage on Spokeo notes, also prone to a fairly hideous degree of error. Still: If your name and address are in the phone book; if your home and its assessed value are in the county's records (they are), and if you've contributed to a political campaign (which must report to an oversight body), that information will end up living somewhere online. If you blog about your consumer preferences, or happen to mention the names and ages of your children in a public online setting, that could be harvested, too. So, be judicious in what you reveal online, and especially make sure you know how to access and control your account privacy settings on Facebook. There are a wide variety of ways, including use of mobile location reporting devices, to broadcast that you're away from your house. Be careful who sees that information. Very careful.
That said, there's still a crucial imperative for the governments that answer to taxpayers to provide more and better public information, especially online. A reminder of why unhindered government transparency matters comes via some super-salient insight from the OC Watchdog blog at the respected daily newspaper The Orange County Register. Just getting information on the full compensation packages for city managers proved to be a real challenge for graduate students doing a special project.
"There is something unsavory about a process that requires innumerable e-mail and phone calls to city staff as disparate as city clerks, human relations specialists, finance managers, city attorneys, even city managers, and assistants to all the above; and that takes some cities more than three months to pull together data that should be easily accessible to anyone who inquires," the report reads. While basic salary information is readily available and transparent, the students found the benefits packages "are often difficult to ferret out, are obscure to the public, and offer a more stealthy way to overly-compensate a City Manager without raising public alarm," the report says.
"These added compensation benefits may and often do include such items as management incentives, deferred compensation, contributions to private retirement programs, insurance premiums, paying the 'employees' portion' of payments, physical examinations, home offices, cell phones and computer equipment, autos, auto expenses, moving expenses, payouts for unused sick or vacation leave, greater-than-average vacation leave days, and the like. Many of these benefits will be taken into account when the employee retires, thereby increasing their final compensation as a basis for their retirement pay."
Transparency alone isn't enough. Disclosure of public information needs not only to be unforced, but also holistic, honest and comprehensible.


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By Tom Pfaendler
This month we wrap up our lengthy series exploring in and around the Escarpment Base Trail system with a look at The Knoll Trail and The Potato Knoll. I dont know what possessed me to spend all summer hiking the Escarpment. You would think the occasional circling vulture would have tipped me off that maybe this was the wrong season to be out here, but you know how it is once you start something
To reach the Knoll Trail, follow the scenic drive twelve miles around the loop and take the dirt road marked with the Oak Creek sign. Youll find ample parking and even a restroom. One of the unique things about The Knoll Trail is that youll need to hike at least a mile from any direction just to get to it. (Most of the other trailheads within Red Rock start at or near parking areas.) Ive found the best and most interesting access route from this parking lot is to follow the Arnight Trail one mile northwest where it intersects with the Knoll Trail.
The Knoll Trail then connects the northern end of the Arnight Trail with the Oak Creek Canyon Trail. It will take you up and down through every wash as you head south along the colorful base of Rainbow Mountain. (The Arnight is the official southern leg of the Escarpment Base trinity of trails, however it leads away from the mountains. The Knoll actually stays true to the Escarpment throughout its entire length. Ive always felt that the Knoll should be the rightful southern leg of the escarpment base trails, but then, you tend to think about stuff like that when youve been out in the sun for a long time!)
The Knoll Trail continues south directly toward its namesake, The Potato Knoll. Thats the small hill in front of Mt. Wilson that strongly resembles a huge Idaho baker lying in the desert, although I read one guidebook that referred to this hill as the Wilson Pimple go figure. My TOPO map wouldnt settle the issue with any authority, so Ill just refer to it as the Potato Knoll.
Once youve hiked the rocky two-mile Knoll Trail and arrived at the intersection of the Oak Creek Canyon Trail, things get a little strange. It doesnt matter which map youve studied, they all indicate that you can continue hiking the Knoll trail south to the Potato. But heres where Rod Serling steps out from behind a bush, takes a slow drag from his cigarette and says, Meet Tom. A typical Red Rock hiker, about to get lost. He has no way of knowing that hes just entered The Oak Creek Twilight Zone. There is no trail where one should be according to your map. The problem seems to be the rather formidable Oak Creek wash separating you from the Potato Knoll. You are left with no choice but to forge ahead cross-country style, and drop down into the wash. (Rod crushes his smoke out in the dirt and disappears behind the bush.)
Actually, you have just entered what is officially called The New Oak Creek Trail System. Rod Serling calls it Hundreds of Unmarked Random Trails, or HURT for short. Imagine a spiders web of unmarked trails throughout the wash and all around the Potato Knoll. Forget using a map, the only way to proceed is by dead reckoning. The more prominent equestrian trails follow the sandy wash and lead through groves of desert oak and pine trees. Its quite beautiful, but watch your bearings because these trails tend to lead away from the Potato! With persistence, youll eventually find your way up to a trail that circles most of the Potato.
The east side terrain of the Potato Knoll is reminiscent of neighboring Blue Diamond Hill, with groves of barrel cactus and enough elevation to enjoy valley views from the Calicos to Blue Diamond. The west side of the Knoll is a lush forest nestled into the dark red Chinle layer of Mt. Wilson. There is an old road of sorts that switchbacks up the west side of the Knoll. It ends abruptly about three-quarters of the way up, and youll need to do some fairly easy bouldering from there to reach the top.
The top of the Potato Knoll is a real treat and well worth the price of admission. Its forested with juniper and pine, features huge interesting sandstone boulders, has commanding views of just about everything Red Rock and is quite secluded. But, there are no trails up on top, so be sure to use your best Leave No Trace skills. Tip from the Boot Tracks guy: no matter how tempting it might be to go down the east face of the hill, dont do it. Its very loose rock and quite treacherous. Just go back down the west side the same way you came up.
The Knoll experience is confusing and beautiful and frustrating and satisfying all in one day! It wouldnt be my first choice to show visitors, but if youve been around and seen some of the other trails, then by all means take a day and go explore the Knolls. Just keep an eye out for Rod. Id give it an overall score of six boots out of ten.


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I use photography as a tool to observe the world and tell stories that help us see a different reality. I believe that what we can see and imagine in our minds can also be projected into the world around us. My photography includes "I'm a Woman" project, inspired by the need to break down obsolete parameters of how society sees women, and a special collection, "Entrepreneurs Underwater", inspired by the absence of gravity underwater that makes our bodies free to move in any direction and explore new limits like entrepreneurs do.
"I'm a Woman" is an ongoing collection created over the last 10 years. It is a place where I wish to capture all the possible multi-dimensions of women, with the intent of providing a more complete definition of who we are. By browsing hundreds of pictures in one minute, I want to bring back to life the feelings of getting old, being naked, scared, curious, unaware, determined, and the entire spectrum that defines being a woman. I also wish to bury the notion of the "perfect" woman and to shed light on the real us.
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Maruti Alto K10 VXI variant is the advanced version and has added features. The car is ultimate for the people expecting a low budget car with little comfort features. So for them Maruti Alto K10 VXI is best. My friend's father has one and whenever he comes he tells me something new about the car. Sometimes I wonder that is there that much to explore in the car? May be! So I tried to find out on my own and yes it was correct. Though it simply looks as an ordinary car but when compared to its older versions, it is much modified and comes in different colors.
The front of the car is a little raised then the earlier with the stylish new kind of grille mated with the eagle shaped headlamps, and the sneaky fog lamps just below them. The new bumpers have contributed a lot to change the looks of the car. With the tubeless tyres, it has a good grip on road which let it prevent the accidents. This is accompanied by the master body, i.e., the engine. Under the bonnet lies the powerful K series K10B engine of 1000cc displacement and outputs power more than the previous version, though it is even supported by 5 speed manual transmissions. The fuel efficiency is raised up to 20kmpl which is superb.
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For some time now, many have been watching the automotive industry wondering when the tipping point would be. At what point would electric or hybrid vehicles transition from being a niche vehicle to something the "average car buyer" might consider. Some are saying, 2018 could be that year. That might be an overly optimistic viewpoint. Currently, electric cars only account for about 1.5 percent of all auto sales in the United States. But that could be changing very soon. The metrics that will push … READ MORE »
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