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Lee Daniels's
second feature as a director -- Push -- premiered at
the 2009 Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews and
last weekend picked up the Grand Jury Prize for U.S.
Dramatic Films in Competition as well as the Audience Award
for U.S. Dramatic Films in Competition. Daniels is the
director of Shadowboxer and the producer of such
films as Monster's Ball and The Woodsman.
Push, based on the novel by Sapphire, is about
a young girl's struggle to survive in 1980s Harlem. Unable
to read or write, physically and sexually abused by
her mother and father, Sapphire
"Precious" Jones finds salvation with the help
of a lesbian teacher (Paula Patton) who takes her
under her wing, teaches her to read and write, and
ultimately teaches her the meaning of love and family. The
film has an unusual cast, including Mariah Carey, who plays
a social worker, and the breakout performance of the
festival and perhaps the year -- from comedian
Mo'Nique, stepping out of her comfort zone to play
Precious's mother.
The film is a
gritty and poignant look at life in impoverished black
America, but interestingly, it provides one of the most
positive views of homosexuality found in films about
the black experience. Out producer-director Daniels
sits down with Advocate.com to discuss the harrowing
experience of bringing such a painful story to
the screen and how he got Mo'Nique to go to some
really harrowing places.
Advocate.com:Mo'Nique, I think, could win an Oscar for this film.
Was it difficult to get her to go there, or was it just
like she always had this in her all the time?Lee Daniels: No, it was very hard to get her to
go there. She was not that person. I had to jump into her
world immediately after each take, to take care of her
since she was playing such a beast. When I said,
"Cut," I'd say to her, like,
"OK, all right, bitch, sit down, sit your fat
ass over there ... don't move ... get her
some chicken wings now and ... " We had to connect on
a very, like, "our talk" level so she
could snap out of it. I had to make her laugh. So I
played the comedian to her and Precious so that we could
come out of it because it was very, very, very
I didn't
like doing the movie, because it was too much. Like, oh, my
God. I loved the book, like, love the book. I love the
portrayal of the lesbian in it. I love everything
about it. Everything is sick. Sapphire wrote something
... we're at a time right now where for
African-Americans it's not cool to be gay. You know?
It's just not cool to be gay. And I take such
pride ... and it's hard for me to tell the
Is it? Yes. Because I have to look my family members
and my church and my peers in the face and say,
"Hey, this is what it is." And black people
don't like that gay thing. It's not
cool. It's not machismo; it's really,
really difficult. Sapphire was, like, at a time where it was
even harder being black, being gay. She wrote about
this lesbian woman who is her savior. It's just
so politically incorrect that it's fabulous.
Yeah, that's one of the most interesting aspects
of the film, actually. Oh, my God, she's a lesbian! ...
[Laughing] And she's actually very nice
In the wake of Prop. 8, there's a certain tension
going on right now between being black and being
gay in America. Do you think your film is adding a
voice to that? Yeah. It's so upsetting. My boyfriend
told me that -- this is before we saw
Milk, before we knew about this whole thing up
at Sundance too -- he was like, "You're
so up into your fucking film-world ass that
you're not realizing what's going on out
here. And that you have a voice and you should be using your
voice to do something." And I said,
"Honey, you know what, I have two kids, I have
you, I have my work, I'm not a political activist. I
don't have time to go out and ... I wish I did,
but you know, when? In between wiping my ass and
fucking brushing my teeth? When?" Then I saw
Milk. And I realized that drag queens took
bullets for us. It was like my mom, when I was in college
once, first year of college, and I was really being
defined and I didn't vote and my mother called
me up and she said, "Did you vote to today?"
And I said "Oh, no, I didn't have
time." And she started crying -- "I
don't have any front teeth so that you could
And there you are. And she said, "Nigger, you need to get
your ass up and vote." And it was that same
sort of thing when I watched Milk, that I
realized how important it was and how timely the push is
right now for African-Americans who think that being
gay is bad. Because we're tricked in the film,
we don't know until three fourths of the way
through the film that she's gay. She's like
the beautiful diva, savior, light-skinned, pretty,
savior. Guess what? No-o-o.
It seems to me people are going to go see this
movie to see the black experience, to see this
particular black experience at this particular
time. And then they're going to learn
something unexpected about being gay. I can't
think of another movie like this that goes in and
sort of, you know, in the side door kind of thing.
It's really going to capture an audience and then
do it. I mean, I love that I'm able to make this
statement. That I'm able to make
African-Americans know that it's OK. On another
completely different level, we're dealing with
HIV, and when I do my studies and I had to go in and
deal with the Gay Men's Health Crisis -- I'm
thinking I'm going to be talking to gay men,
and [the social worker] is telling me that two thirds
of their clients are African-American women. And why? I
mean, straight women. Because black men are caught up with
this DL shit and are going out and infecting our
people, our women. And gay men are now smart enough, I
would hope, they know what time it is. We've been
educated. How sad is it for African-American women that they
are trusting these men that are on the fucking DL?
AIDS is on the rise again in young people, even
educated young people, so in another interesting way,
your film is dealing with AIDS in a way that I
think people have forgotten about it. It's almost like we were going to tell it
in modern times, and I thought it was important to
tell it during modern times ... I thought it was
important to stay in the time period.
Do you think it would happen in the exact same way
now that it happened then? Yes, yes. "Did you get yourself tested?
No, we never did it up in the ass." That quote
from the film is something that my cousin would say. I
showed it to my family over the Thanksgiving holiday. And my
little nephew who I've taken under my wing,
he's 21 and he's been HIV-positive since
he was 14 and he laughed from beginning to end with this
film because ... and I was crying as he was laughing.
Like, I can laugh sometimes, I think we all can laugh,
but ...
Yeah, but not through the whole thing… He laughed because he's like Precious,
you know what I mean? "I ain't got time
to think about dying, I gotta think about how I'm
gonna raise these kids." People with HIV, they
don't think about death. Mortality is ... you
don't know of your mortality. You think you'll
live forever.
What about the scene where Mo'Nique sort of calls
her out to "take care of Mama" and she
says ... and, I mean, I interpreted it one way. You know what it is. Don't play, you
I didn't anticipate that of all the things in the
movie, that was the one where I was like, "Whoa,
that's even more out there than being raped
by your father." But it makes sense because the
mother had a relationship with her daughter based on
submission, but I was really surprised by that
scene for some reason. It would never occur to me
to be sexually abused in that way. And to have her
called up to voluntarily do it. The book is very graphic, so here it's
very lightly hit upon, very lightly hit upon. Because
I couldn't deal with it. But that book. Honey.
That book ... she's eating pigs' feet ... and
that's what made me do the book. This is what
made me option this book and go after it. This was the
most graphic scene in the book. She's eating, the
mother is eating pigs' feet, you smell the stench of
her vagina, of her unwashed vagina. You have pigs'
feet juice slobbering from her mouth. And she says,
"OK, you took my dick, now it's time for
you to be my dick. Get over here."
There's no way to show that on-screen. There's
no way ever to show that on-screen.
Why not show it at all? The mother?
Yeah.I just think that ... poor Precious, you know?
It's the ultimate. It's just the worst.
Do you have any trouble as a gay man in the black
world? Does it make it harder for you to go into these
communities? And do you think that your being a
gay man within that community discredits you in
any way in their eyes or makes it an issue for them
seeing a film by you? I know what you mean. I think that what it does
is that ... Obama's president, and I think that
says it all. It's changed. And that's a
wake-up call for everybody. I feel fearless, I feel like I
can go right into those streets where I got my ass
whipped with this movie and say, "Take this,
pussy," you know what I mean. I'm so proud of
it that I was able to go and show my homophobic
classmates the truth and that they were able to learn
from it. And that they were able to embrace it. And whether
or not they were able to embrace it because they perceive me
to be sort of famous, I don't know. I think it
gives hope to young, especially minority and
impoverished Americans, because they have a different
mentality about the gay man. And it's OK, kids,
it's so fiercely OK to embrace and be proud of
it. I hope that's it. That's one of the
messages in the film.
I remember saying at the end, I live the most
privileged life ever. I think that is one of the most
interesting parts about the movie, to watch people
go through what she had to go through, it makes
the audience thankful for what they have. And what's cool about Precious is that
she's OK ...
Yeah? And I mean her, like the person who's
playing her, Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe, because
she doesn't take off a fat suit when she's
getting off the set. When she gets off the set, she
has to live with that. I had so many prejudices,
personally, about someone ... I mean, here I am, gay,
black -- how dare I be fucking prejudiced against someone
that's pitch-black? How dare I be fucking
prejudiced against someone that's obese? Who
the fuck am I to be prejudiced? But I learned that I was.
And it was so fucking unsettling. It was like such an
educational experience to know that I had that
prejudice in me. That preconceived notion that she was
slovenly, she smelled. All these things that were not true.
That she was dumb. You know? And I learned that
she's smarter than me. Like I would say, "Well,
I want your room tidy and clean because Precious ...
just because she's black doesn't mean she
can't keep her room tidy ... I want her clothes
clean." She goes, "Lee, here's where it's
at. I can't get my fat ass under that couch to clean.
So how do you think Precious is going to get her fat
ass under that couch to clean?" And I said, "Word,
bitch. OK, Got it."
And are you finding distribution companies are
coming forward for this film? They're at me ... I don't know. I
think that it crosses into black world, it's
commercial, it's a little bit of everything.
It's going to be hard to find truth. And I said
this to Halle [Berry] when we were filming
Monster's Ball, you know, every 10 years
we're blessed if we are. And I think it all
came from being told I was nothing. I've always
got my bar and my standard is so high because I was told I
was going to be nothing. By my father, by my uncles…
The hardest part of that movie, more than anything
else, is watching her not have any self-esteem. You know
from that, nothing can come. How are you supposed
to survive that? You don't. That's why I
specifically told my agents that I don't want to
know what people really know about the film because if it
were negative, it would only reinforce a very fragile
sort of place ... what my dad told me, what my uncles
told me. When I was walking down the stairs in high
heels at five and he's playing poker and I'm
in my mother's high heels and they're
going "click clack click clack," and
he's just like, "ahhhhhh." I was
in my mother's shoes coming down the stairs, and that
did not stop me two weeks later ... the ass-whooping I got
did not stop me, and I think that shit makes me more
of a man, because the bar is higher for me. I think
that's the case with most gay men. We are


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The Crew Soccer Academy made the 16-hour trek to Minnesota over the weekend to face the Minnesota Thunder and Shattuck St. Mary's. Both the U-16 and U-18 squads prevailed over the Thunder. The U-18s set the tone on Saturday with a 3-1 win following goals from Nicolas Russo, Daniel Allen and Andrew McKelvey. The U-16 side followed suit, beating the Thunder 3-2 behind goals from Silankonet Bayo, George Braima and William Bayemi.
On Sunday, the Academy wasn't as fortunate as both teams fell to Shattuck St. Mary's. A brace from Noah Hutchins and another goal from Georges Daoud weren't enough as the U-16 squad lost a 4-3 heartbreaker. The 18s were shutout in a 3-0 defeat.
U.S. Soccer announced its plans for the 10th anniversary of the Nike International Friendlies last week. Ben Swanson, Carter Richardson and the U.S. U-17 Men's National Team will host Brazil, Turkey, and Portugal November 28 - December 4 in Florida. The friendlies take place during U.S. Soccer Development Academy Winter Showcase, which CSA will be attending.
The regular season in college soccer wrapped-up last week, followed by Monday's NCAA Tournament selection. Here is how a few Crew Youth alumni fared in their conference championships and where they will be playing in the tournament:
Akron Zips (17-1-2) This Week: 2-0 W vs. Bowling Green, 2-0 W vs. Northern Illinois -- WON MAC CHAMPIONSHIP
The top-ranked Zips set a new NCAA record by extending their conference unbeaten run to 47 matches while also securing Akron's ninth MAC Championship over the weekend. On Friday, CSA product Wil Trapp opened the scoring against in-state rival Bowling Green with a strike from distance. Less than two minutes later, fellow Crew Youth alum Thomas Schmitt tallied to put the Zips up 2-0 over the Falcons. In the MAC Championship game against Northern Illinois on Sunday, Eric Stevenson helped set-up Saad Abdul-Salaam's opening goal while Chad Barson and Andrew Souders anchored the back line to its 16th shutout of the season. The Zips recieved the fifth overall seed in Monday's NCAA tournament drawing and will face the winner of Niagara and Michigan on Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
Xavier Musketeers (13-2-5) This Week: 1-1 (3-2 PK) W vs. Dayton, 1-0 L vs. Saint Louis
Matt Walker supplied the lone goal in the Musketeers' 1-1 penalty shootout win against Dayton in their first match of the Atlantic-10 Tournament before Xavier was knocked out of the tourney by Saint Louis on Friday. Additionally, CSA product Nick Hagglund was named A-10 Defensive Player of the Year. Xavier kicks off NCAA Tournament play against Kentucky on Thursday and will play Indiana on Sunday if they advance.
Boston College Golden Eagles (8-5-5) This Week: 0-0 (3-1) L at Clemson
Holding Clemson scoreless for 120 minutes on Tuesday wasn't enough for senior goalkeeper Justin Luthy and the 24th-ranked Golden Eagles as Boston College was ousted from the ACC Tournament. Luthy and the Golden Eagles face crosstown rival Northeastern on Thursday and will play UConn if they win.
UCLA Bruins (13-2-3) This Week: 2-1 W vs. San Diego State WON PAC-12 CHAMPIONSHIP
Matt Wiet helped the Bruins claim their fourth PAC-12 title in five years with Friday's 2-1 victory against San Diego State. The PAC-12 Champions received the sixth-overall seed and will play the winner of San Diego vs. Cal State Northridge on Sunday.
Other Crew Youth alumni playing in the tournament include:
Eric Osswald -- South Florida (vs. Florida Gulf Coast - Thursday, 7:00 p.m.)
Alex Obbey -- Louisville (vs. SMU/Winthrop - Sunday, 7:00 p.m.)
Andy Lubahn -- Wake Forest (vs. Elon/Coastal Carolina - Sunday, 5:00 p.m.)
Connor Klekota -- Notre Dame (vs. Cleveland St./Michigan St. - Sunday, 7:00 p.m.)
David Witkoff -- Georgetown (vs. UAB/Charlotte - Sunday 1:00 p.m.)
Luke Helmuth, Jack Thompson and Logan Thompson -- Messiah (DIII) – Sweet 16
Ryan Sabol and Austin Windsor -- Ohio Northern (DIII) – Sweet 16
Mackenzie Clapper -- Messiah (DIII Women)

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Rautins > Roger Mason Jr. ?????
Jarrett Jack still owns the Knicks
no defense at all....same thing, different year. **** you Dantoni
way too many jump shots
You probably never will Asimov. Mason Jr would miss grand canyon from the cliff. He just can't shoot..
Are you kidding me? From up 16 to this? 18-4 run by raptors..
How did we lose that big lead...
Pretty big, really nice 3 there by Fields. Classy.
And ya, Bargnani looks sick. Guess not too surprising given his pedigree, skillser, and the yr he had last year to break out in a big way.
He was # 1pick so we knew he had talent-. It's his team now. He da man..
Felton is utter garbage.
Was this the same guy who was the starting pg of a playoff team?
It must have been a different player.
He makes Chris Duhon look like John Stockton.
Can we please package him in a trade?


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In the spirit of ranking the organization's top young talent (prospects + established NHLers), Gus and I will be facing off tonight at approximately 10pm EST in a 1 on 1 drafting session of Maple Leaf players who are 24 years of age or younger (1986 birthdays and on).
Gus IS the Pro Scouting Coordinator for Mckeen's Hockey, so I will have my work cut out for me, but I'm looking forward to the challenge. We will be selecting 6 forwards, 4 defensemen, and 1 goaltender each for a total of 22 young players with approximately 1 minute pauses between each pick. Contract status and/or cap hit will not be taken into account as this is purely an evaluation of performance and potential.
The draft will take place live in the comments section for all readers to follow, so be sure to come out and provide your two cents as it happens. Following the draft, the MLHS community will have the opportunity to vote to decide which crop of young players they would most like to move forward with.
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First, let me say that I've never been able to master the art of making a decent piecrust. Never. And I've tried all through my married life. So when Pillsbury developed pre-rolled piecrust, I rejoiced. But even there, I have problems. While I don't have to worry about rolling it out and scraping the results off my counter to a pie plate, I can't seem to get the bottom crust to bake properly. It always seems undercooked no matter what kind of pie it is.
I place them on the center rack and use the right temperature, so what am I doing wrong? In my own defense, the turkey and side dishes were all great, so it's not that I'm a lousy cook in general. Help.


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Omg, I'm keeping my GI doc. Will tell u mote after I rest.
This is what I feared when I got old. It happened when was at the best time in my life. I think gluten is likely at the root. So my GI didbt see me. I hung out resting in the main lobby of Hosp cuz I don't wanna go home.. Ok, but my cardiologist just called & said go rest. I'll tell ya abt my GI doc later. I think she's getting flushed down the toilet.
Wrote the story but got booted.. Too tired now. Didn't see the doc. Unbelievable! Goes to show ya worrying is a waste of energy! Now I'm just tired of dealing with docs. I have to say two on my team are awesome human beings. The ppl who wirk at this hospital (my personal headquarters) are so kind. I can't walk down a hallway without 3 ppl from wherever, radiology, phlebotomy, admin, stopping to offer me assistance. Darn I thought I lookedgood today! The days I look like I crawled outta bed and in sweats are tge days I get hit on! I guess the unkempt look works fir me & zero make up. Maybe younger women don't wear make up or comb hair or shower. someone pls tell me cuz im so isolated I don't know. It was a very frustrating day & goofy moods don't last on no sleep. Ok im not bipolar! Actually, just pretty consistent even being abused by my family right now. I'm on this huge campaign abt disability abuse & neglect & made you tube videos on it. Ppl with ny nervous system problem all know each other & when we had 100 videos to spread awareness like. A year ago it then grew exponentially! Celiac ppl aren't there yet, though gluten is much more known than when I was a baby dxd with celiac. Well turns out a huge wacky percent of ppl with my illness also have gluten issues. So I created an online group for dysautonomia patients with gluten problems. In just 2 weeks we had 50 members (good for rare illness subgroup!). We promote this celiac.com group as an amazing place for info, support, anything u need! Sp sky, yep I am way devoted to learning & supporting & bringing ppl together cuz I think ppl with life long or many years with gluten issues off the diet (and I want enzymes too), develop serious multisystem health problems. I don't think I can ever be convinced to eat gluten again. Gluten poisoning ruined my life but I hope I have another chance to really do something more important-help patients. So many are emotionally abused & neglected by those thry thought would help them, docs, family, healthcare workers (ny aide stole some very valuable items that were sentimental..my next one spilled her drink on my netbook..so what if tgey are bonded..they never will reappear except when police catch them..as they did my first aide). Th
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Contd an MD in complimentary medicine did the DNA tests. My neuro believes it. My Endo believes it (and SHOUKD have picked it up with all my bone & Endo issues) & even mayo asked me if I ever was told abt celiac & o just rolled my I eyes. "I dobt have celiac!!!" I said for the hundredth time! Well, seems I do. And oh, btw, I have nails for first time. Too bad celiac disease actually has put me in the fatal zone. My first dx of celiac disease caused years of destruction. I'm afraid to tell my GI doc. Some think complimentary Md is a quack & gi sure screwed up. Plus I'm DQ 2.2..not the most common, but yet everyone else agrees I must do the diet. Sure diet is a drag but worth it obviously even showing in my blood for things we coukd never fix. Bone density also big clue..since my 20s! I think she will not believe the DNA proves anything. If she doesbt, she's fired. Now I have a half hour to sleep for the night & somehow go. Please send words of empowerment. I have chronic doctor fatigue syndrome! Thx, friends. Do the diet even if ur not sure. Don't cheat. Just do it if u think u have gluten issues & lots of clinical signs. I don't think the stats on determining accuracy of tests are correctly done. I'm a statistician & I'll explain why after I survive today. Hope to hear from you. I'll keepyself logged in on my phone. Xo
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Neshema1 posted a topic in Celiac Disease - DoctorsOk. Up all night. Have dreaded gi appt in few hrs. Like my dr but gotta tell her another dr did my DNA tests & pos for celiac. I was dxd shortly after a year old. gluten-free 4 years. Then found pancreatic digestive enzyme (trypsin) deficiency. Now know that can be result of celiac disease. I have every symptom imaginable and even neuro damage (and Im a prof), RA, osteoporosis premenopausal, anemia, untraceable D, hyparathyroidism,, all kinds of deficiencies, u name it..list too long. Well back gluten-free a few months. Still have neuro & arthritis but I was abt to be sent back to hematology when my blood tests came back great. My protein is up (even though I've lost weight cuz my albumin up meaning less extracellular fluid), d beautiful, parathyroid a bit high but way better, calcium better, anemia still a probl.em but MUCH improved. I'm finally absorbing nutients & supplements. And fir two days last week my (not to be gross) bm were normal! Never before in my life! I have not deviated at all from diet & a few meds had to be changed from generic tO brand. So, how was I poisoned all these years & every doc but GI thought I had celiac? Apparently the arthritis drugs caused false negative. My health has been ruined. My stellarcareer ruined. Even my heart has been severely messed up. I'm so mad! I'm on disability with every system destroyed. My neuro issue is related to Parkinson's. Can happen from celiac disease! an Md who does
Hair Color/toner/highlights....
Neshema1 replied to Moongirl's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & MedicationsOk, it's way expensive to start but after the initial cost, I cannot recommend dreamcatchers hair extensions enough! My hair was so dry from all my deficiencies, & I splurged (when I could affORD it, & got them). They stay inyour hair like your own normal hair & u can wash it less often & they always look great. U never have to color them. You just get your roots touched up every so often & I have a stylist who knows my health issues. So I get the roots (but my extenstions blend so well that I hardly see my roots until it's a disaster (which it never really is). Then I just get partial foils. My hair looks luxurious all the time. I wash it and let it air dry. I barely do anything to it. I can sleep in a braid & wake up with spiral curls. I can brush it straight. Instead of haIr cuts, I go every other month and have them pulled up. I'm seriously Ill (that's another story) so the extensions have been a great investment & it's nice to have pretty hair when ur sick & cant deal with worrying about it. Aa for conditioners, I used to search for the perfect products but I dont need them now! It's expensive, I warn u, but only for the initial hair.
More Questoins About Possible Rheumatoid...
Neshema1 replied to NorthernElf's topic in Celiac Disease - Related Disorders & ResearchDxd w/ celiac at abt 13 mos, juvenile RA at age 9, later sjogrens syndrome & raynauds (related to RA), & then neuropathy, & then u name it.. Now dysautonomia (neurological). BUT, was of gluten-free diet most of my life after docs decided at around age 4 it was pancreatic enzyme deficiency (trypsin) which now know can happen secondary to celiac disease, so been poisoned by gluten for most of my life. Antibodies came out neg being in immmune suppressant drugs for RA. I was RF neg.high sed rates. Many ppl are seronegative. Ive had it so long & was active in arthritis foundation & saw it all the time. My ANA SSA/ssb recently was worst ever, pos for lupus AND sjogrens. Get a good rheumatologist who believes u, know relationship between gluten & RA & knows tests don't always tell the story until later, if ever. Good luck!
5 Months Gluten-Free And Still Tired, Inspire Me To Stick With It Please!
Neshema1 replied to Twizzel's topic in Celiac Disease - Coping WithNo joke abt vit D. Mine is untraceable without 5,000 u daily d3. Rx d2 didn't work at 100,000 u week. It got so bad I had parathyroid (not thyroid) disease. Hyperparathyroid & low D is called the "moans & groans" disease for good reason! It feels like hypothyroid. Mine was better finally last we checked, but it's been constant battle & gave me osteoporosis at very young age. I tell everyone to take their D seriously. It cam cause series health problems & make u feel awful. However, I still have severe fatigue & other deficiencies & anemia. Id get all my blood counts vitamins, electrolytes & hormones tested. U need a good endocrinologist to cooperate.
Dealing With The Extras Of Celiacs, The Things No One Talks About.
Neshema1 replied to Marley25's topic in Celiac Disease - Coping WithI don't think ADA covers ppl on long term disability leave (after using up FMLA), right, even for tenured profs. I think they can fire u for being sick indefinitely. As sky knows, I had dx of celiac since age 13 mos, then docs took me off diet thinking I didn't have it, always had malabsorption, RA, & now neuro & heart problems. I'm pretty young for all this. Now I'm back to celiac & gluten free. But I missed 2years of work after a stellar career & am not sure what they can do, but I'm not their golden girl since I got sick. I sure was a big deal before. Pretty sad.
On thread "hope this helps"
Pls read my post under darn forgot!
Can't... Stop... Sleeping...
Neshema1 replied to Strawberry_Jam's topic in Celiac Disease - SleepI have the same problem. Can literally sleep 3 days straight. My sleep doc says I need 12 hrs (and even then I have fatigue). I have periodic leg movements. I did not even know. I sleep at most one hour then wake up but go back to sleep & don't know. It csm be relayed to restless legs or neurological disorders. He thought I had delayed sleep phase disorder & restless legs but then I had a test. The medicine for it is making me tired. So, not sure what tp tell u but I hope the sleep neuro will help.
Started Diet-Worse At First!
Neshema1 posted a topic in Celiac Disease - Coping WithIs it normal to get worse after abt 10 days on the diet? Im suddenly worse than before. I wonder if I'm more sensitive? I accidentally took a bite (like two flakes) of the wrong cereal. Thought it was my gluten free stuff but it wasn't. But I was already worse buy wow even worse after that. Maybe I need to recheck all my meds. But still, I'm really taking in no other Gluten that I know of. Any thoughts?
Neuroloigical Issue And Breast Discharge
Neshema1 replied to ruca55's topic in Celiac Disease - Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & SymptomsI hear ya! I'm sticking to it but it's initially making me worse unless it is making me more sensitive. Had a bite (i kean two pieces!) of cereal thought was my Gluten free stuff (but it wasnt) last night & omg, today was a GI disaster!


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I launched myself at Jazz. I could see him going easy on me. Hah. He'll regret it. I go into fight mode. The mode Momma and Dad hate. The one where I go analytical. I see every vantage point. Uncle Jasper taught me well.
*insert fight here*
I landed on Uncle's back, laughing evilly. I hugged his neck. "I never said I didn't fight dirty," I whispered, and laughed again. Uncle Jasper shook his head.
I sprang deftly from Uncle's back to land beside Jake, and held his hand. I beamed up at him. He shook his head at me, looking world weary. I laughed at him.
"I wanna try, Nessie!" Uncle Emmett cried. I giggled. "Not now, Uncle. Ask Daddy." To Jacob I added, "Let's go to the beach. I want to go swimming."
He shrugged and I let go of his hand to sprint off to the cottage, using my half vamp side to run faster than Jake. Hopefully. I ran into my room and grabbed my bathing suit. Luckily, it was the one I got this week, so it still fit me. I slipped it on under my t-shirt and shorts, slipped on some flip-flops, and grinned at Momma and Dad, who were still in the kitchen.
"I'm off to the beach. I love you." I smiled at them and kissed them on the cheek. I ran out the door and to the road. a Rabbit honked at me. I grinned at Jake and hopped in before he could slow.
"Show off," he muttered. I felt proud of myself.
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..i might trade in my new r1200r and go for it.
hey...i'm 64 and i told my kids that when i croak, they ain't gettin' nothin'.
i want them to be SAD at the funeral.
..i might trade in my new r1200r and go for it.
hey...i'm 64 and i told my kids that when i croak, they ain't gettin' nothin'.
i want them to be SAD at the funeral.
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"Enemy fighters at 2 o'clock!...Roger, What should i do until then?"
2010 r1200r, 2009 harley crossbones, 2008 triumph/sidecar, 1970 norton commando 750
Live each day as if it were your last..............go for it
(fwiw, BMW marketers say that customers buy their last new motorcycle by age 64....)[/QUOTE]
Bought a R12RT 2007 new and now bought K13GT new in Dec. I'm 67.
Bought a R1200R in Feb, when I was 65. I am now 66
If they resurrect the R1200C with a hexhead or HP2 engine, that may be my next purchase, but I will keep the R1200R.
Alpine White
The cost in Britain is ?ú19,500, and that converts to $30,981 U.S.
That may include Britain's VAT, but I do not know.
Jeff Dean − BMW MOA Co-founder (1972)
Tucson, Arizona, and Madison, Wisconsin
Co-founder, 1972, of BMW MOA
The prices quoted in Europe can not be used as a guideline for future pricing in the U.S. The vehicle has to compete here and pricing has to be set so it can and will.
The BMW SV1000RR is significanlty less expensive in the U.S. than in Germany. I bought two Audis in the last 11 months and each was about $10,000 less in the U.S. than in Germany.
Bmw in the past has added about 10% when coming out with a completely new model of a like current bike.
As the LT was around $22K to $23K I think BMW will really take advantage of the techy newness of the GTL1600


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Downtown Victoria lures Black Friday shoppers (Video)
Nov. 23, 2012 at 5:23 a.m.
Updated Nov. 24, 2012 at 5:24 a.m.
Hours after the madness subsided, weary Black Friday shoppers found retail solace on the streets of downtown Victoria.
Restaurants, stores and arts centers kept their doors open late as part of The Texas Main Street Program's initiative to revitalize the districts to their former glory.
At the Leo J. Welder for the Performing Arts, two travelers wandered between tables of handmade soaps that were part of a local rummage sale.
"We were at the mall earlier," said Waco native Sarah DeVries, of Veracruz, Mexico, who is in Victoria visiting her sister for the holidays.
She was joined by Kat Mills, a family friend, who had flown into town from North Carolina.
The travelers said they welcomed the warm Texas breeze.
"The weather is so nice," Mills said. "Perfect."
The public was invited to seek out "hidden images" as part of a scavenger hunt for prizes donated by the Victoria Ballet Theatre and local gift shop Days Gone Bye.
Customers were greeted with wide, college-aged smiles from aproned employees, as they walked through the glass doors of the 6-year-old specialty store.
Store owner Pat McDonald was waiting for things to die down so she could join her family at her grandson's playoff football game.
A blue and white spirit T-shirt peeped out from behind her denim bluebonnet jacket, but she had trouble walking out the door.
McDonald had the store fully staffed, with former employees volunteering their time for the extended hours event.
As her husband patiently sat in his car for his wife, McDonald kept her employees in check, making sure each had a chocolate ready to place into the palms of curious passers-by.
"There are so many who do not know downtown Victoria exists outside the pretty houses," McDonald said. "This event will hopefully educate people about what we have to offer."
The former teacher and high school principal opened her shop after retiring from a 32-year career in education.
"I have friends who live on the northside of town and they just don't come downtown," McDonald said.
Before McDonald and her husband remodeled the shop, Days Gone Bye used to be a drug store.
"You can still see the old architecture in the building," McDonald said.
The gift shop was lined with brands including Flax, a New York linen-clothing line, and Lady Primrose, a soap and luxury bath goods collection sold at designer department store Neiman Marcus.
McDonald said she hoped the shoppers would see her shop as a way of doing big city shopping in their hometown.
Program volunteer Linda Henson, a former resident of Austin, had Christmas ornaments dangling from her ears as she took in the rich scent of a perfume adorned on her right wrist.
"I know the value of drawing people downtown," Henson said. "It's good not only for the businesses, but for the community."
The wind started to pick up pace as the sun set on the downtown district.
Local musicians Mandie Bright and Eric Smiga strummed their wooden instruments outside Downtown Bar and Grill.
"We had to move across the street. The wind was getting in our way," Bright said.
The duo was booked to play the street corner by the Main Street program to lure the public into the scene.
"This is the first time I've played in the street," Bright said. "I like it. It's calmer, more laid back and easy."
White lights flickered on and off from a string of bulbs around their necks.
Cars started to fill in the lot next door as Bright and her partner howled in the night.


text: Our latest, newest, bestest addition to the stable (so new he hasn't even had time to post anything yet!) is Eric MacDonald of Choice in Dying. I'd tell you all to go say hello but you might want to wait a bit until he has something more relevant than the generic "Hello world!" post in place.


text: It seems widely accepted that the Romulans are decended from opponents of Surak and his teachings and that they left vulcan during the Time of Awakening but I can't remember this actually being out right stated in any episode. Is this just some form of fanon or have I missed an important reference some where. Since the Vulcans were building temples like P'Jem on other worlds as early as 3,000 years before the time of Enterprise is it possible that Romulus was just an Vulcan colony that lost contact with the homeworld during the awakening?


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Disgraced former Idaho Sen. Larry Craig, who resigned two years ago after he was caught cruising for gay sex in an airport bathroom, has returned to Washington as a lobbyist. The Huffington Post reports:
Those walking around the halls of Congress on Monday afternoon were treated to a peculiar sighting as Former Senator Larry Craig (R-Idaho), long ago disgraced in a bizarre airport bathroom scandal and two-years removed from office, rode the subway that runs beneath the Capitol.
[Craig] was, he said, "making the rounds" to see former Senate colleagues. From which CNN reported that the Idaho Republican was now a lobbyist, free to talk shop with Congress members after waiting through a cooling off period.
Craig's firm, New West Strategies, wouldn't actually confirm lobbying was now part of his portfolio. "I didn't say that," said Mike Ware, a principle at New West, adding, with emphasis, that "the cooling off period IS over."


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Military, Public Service, Regulatory
By By Robert Moorman | August 10, 2011
Makers of military rotorcraft are understandably nervous these days with the real possibility of up to $700 billion in defense-related cuts between now and 2023. Add in the recent credit default showdown and trillions in anticipated budget cuts from the so-called Congressional "super committee," and the uncertainty increases. But the anxiety could be unnecessary, according to several industry experts.
"Rotorcraft programs are probably in better shape than almost any other category of combat systems in the current fiscal environment," says Loren Thompson, chief operating officer for the Lexington Institute, a conservative think tank. He says the programs are being funded "robustly" with a clear understanding of the "utility that helicopters bring to current war fighting."
Thompson is not alone in his positive assessment of helicopter programs within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). While the U.S. government's military spending as part of NATO is expected to decline to around 39 percent by 2015 according to a Council on Foreign Relations survey, DoD spending on military rotorcraft programs is not expected to drop appreciably because of the ongoing need for vertical lift and to replace equipment lost in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
"It is all about maintaining force mobility and replacing what was worn out," says Richard Aboulafia, vice president of analysis for the Teal Group. It is also about ensuring that helicopters remain an integral part of all branches of the U.S. military, which has three main roles—war fighting, nation building and counterinsurgency.
"Helicopters are at the center of all three," Aboulafia says. "They have strategic relevance."
Meaning, there is an ongoing need for numerous production rotorcraft, including the Boeing AH-64 Apache, Sikorsky UH60M Black Hawk, Boeing CH-47F/G Chinook, Bell Boeing V-22 and Bell UH-1Y Super Huey, which is replacing the Marines aging fleet of UH-1Ns.
Funding for the Apache and Chinook programs "will likely be safe from budget cuts, with some tweaking at the edges regarding yearly purchases," says Ron Jaworowski, senior aerospace analysts with Forecast International. "The same is true with the Sikorsky Black Hawk UH-60Ms." The U.S. Army is looking to buy hundreds of UH-60Ms over the next several years.
Another reason why rotorcraft programs appear Teflon-protected can be explained by examining the type of aircraft DoD procures. Many of the newer models are, in fact, approved derivatives or new builds of older aircraft. The UH-60M, which was a refurbishment program initially, is now a new Black Hawk, while the CH-47F is a new Chinook.
Look for the full version of this story in the September 2011 edition of Rotor & Wing.
Related: Rotor & Wing's Military Insider


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All quotes tagged Cliche
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"I don't believe that old cliche that good things come to those who wait. I think good things come to those who want something so bad they can't sit still."
"Former Gov. Knowles threw out a lot of easy cliches, and is very good at delivering them, but cliches aren't going to get Alaskans a gas pipeline."


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Pam Song: Eh, come see this. *points to screen with YouTube video*
Ah Beng: Wait a sec. I need to finish this *insert random Chinese word here* first.
Pam Song: Whoa. *blink blink* Was that a Chinese word?! Was that??? Haha haha haha.
Ah Beng: *narrows eyes* Eh, b*tch. Don't underestimate my knowledge of Mother Land (that's China if you were too katak to know) language, okay!
Pam Song: *still laughing and gasping for air* I can't believe it! I can't believe you know that word! Haha haha haha.
Ah Beng: *scowls* Never talk bad about the Mother Land lah! Seven billion people come and hunt you down then only you know.
Pam Song: *bursts out laughing again* *stops* *looks pointedly at Ah Beng* Sigh. *shakes head* Bodoh.
Funny like hell. Make me laugh
until face senget, stomach pain.
p/s: If you guys didn't get the joke, you really need to start using Google for something more than porn, okay.


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First off, for some reason, episode 44 is missing from Goodanime.net. I haven't checked other sites to see if it's missing there too but it's still annoying to see it not there.
Episode 45 does have subs, though.
And here is episode 46. I con't believe the series is almost over. There definately has to be something after the 52 episodes.
*Gasp* A duel between Sun Quan and Liu Bei?! Kick his butt, Sun Quan!! Make your uncle Gouf proud!
And... the rock dies? What the heck?
Oh, well. Cao Cao is going to have to face The Power Of Friendship!! (or allies. Whatever) I guess I need to buy that Red Cliff of Yu and Liang now. They are my favorite in that movie. Well, I do like the movie version of Cao Cao but that'd be pushing it. Hehehe.
Next episode I guess the fighting officially begins. O_O And we actually get another girl on the show?! I'm amazed. Now if only I could get the Daio Chan kit without spending money on a Bluray I can't use. -_-;
You think we'll ever see the G Gundams in this show?
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Cubs frustrated by skid, but won't panic
By Cash Kruth / MLB.com
That's the best way to describe how everyone involved with the Cubs' 12-game losing streak entering Monday feels. The players, coaches, president of baseball operations Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer.
"I'm really frustrated, along with everybody else," Epstein said Monday afternoon at Wrigley Field before the Cubs played the Padres.
"It's frustrating," Hoyer said. "You never want to go through this, and when you do, you don't get a lot of sleep."
The Cubs entered Monday's series opener against the Padres with 12 straight losses, their longest drought since opening the 1997 season 0-14. It also is the seventh losing streak of 12 or more games and the 15th double-digit losing streak in franchise history.
Although Epstein and Hoyer said they were frustrated with the losing streak, both stressed they are committed to building long-term success.
"It's important for us to stay disciplined and for us to take a step back, too, and realize that what we're trying to accomplish here requires some time and some changes and some growth as an organization," Epstein said. "And to make sure that, even as we're scuffling badly during this period, that we don't lose sight of where we're trying to get."
Epstein admitted he envisioned tough stretches coming this season, his first in Chicago, but said he didn't foresee anything quite like this. The Cubs played well earlier this month, Epstein noted -- they won a series against the Braves and split a two-game set with St. Louis -- and said he doesn't feel the Cubs are this bad.
"I don't think this is indicative of the type of team we are. I think we're clearly better than this and we'll get back to that level," Epstein said. "When you're not the most talented team on the field on a regular basis, you have to play well to compete. And if you don't play well, you run the risk of stretches like this."
As for tinkering the roster, Hoyer said the club regularly has conversations about what they can do to shake things up, but added late May is not a big trading time. Because of that, most of the Cubs' options come from within. Hoyer said the Cubs "don't have the most flexible roster in the world," and said he wouldn't drop players just to drop them.
One internal option fans have been clamoring for is first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who is hitting .354 with 17 home runs in 48 games at Triple-A Iowa. Epstein and Hoyer said they don't want to rush Rizzo, repeating that the 22-year-old's development is most important.
"We're not bringing him up here as a changer of our fortunes," Hoyer said. "That's not fair to him."
For now, Hoyer said the Cubs will lean on veterans to help lead them out of their current funk that, he and Epstein hope, is part of the maturation process for an organization they're trying to rebuild.
"This is a real painful bump that we're going through right now to get there. My hope is, certainly, in years further, we're looking back at this as a character-building thing," Hoyer said. "Right now, it doesn't feel like character building at all. It feels like a 12-game losing streak, and we need to get through it."
Cubs activate Marmol from DL, option Dolis
CHICAGO -- Cubs right-hander Carlos Marmol was activated from the 15-day disabled list Monday and was available for the team's series opener against the Padres at Wrigley Field.
Right-hander Rafael Dolis was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Marmol, who was placed on the DL on May 12 with a right hamstring strain, made two rehab appearances for Iowa. He allowed one hit in two innings and, on Sunday, struck out the side while walking one and throwing two wild pitches.
"I feel very good, very comfortable -- that's more important," said Marmol, who is 0-1 with a 6.35 ERA in 15 relief appearances for the Cubs this season.
Marmol, who has 16 walks in 11 1/3 innings, said he worked on his fastball and slider and feels comfortable with both. Manager Dale Sveum said Marmol would pitch in the seventh inning and as matchups suggest, the same role he was in prior to his injury.
Now it's Dolis' turn to figure out things in Triple-A. Dolis was 0-2 with a 24.00 ERA in his last five outings.
"It's not a demotion as much as just going down there and getting right and getting back here, hopefully, pretty soon," Sveum said. "He's got to be able to throw strikes. It's hard for me to use him right now because he's lost complete command of his fastball. Go down, hopefully gain some confidence real quick, and he won't be down too long."
Soto says he's close to returning from injury
CHICAGO -- Geovany Soto was in good spirits in the Cubs' clubhouse on Monday as he continues to recover from knee surgery.
The Cubs catcher underwent surgery to repair the meniscus in his left knee on May 18 and said he's close to returning.
"Time-table wise, I don't want to say, but I'm really close," Soto said. "It's going to be like a two- or three-week injury instead of a two-month thing."
Soto said he couldn't pinpoint when the injury took place, but said he felt it during the May 16 game against the Phillies when he dropped down to block balls. He was scratched from the lineup the following day and had surgery the next.
Soto was off to a slow start, hitting only .161, but said the injury didn't affect his performance.
At the time of his injury, Soto joined backup catcher Steve Clevenger (rib cage) on the disabled list. Last week, Welington Castillo was the latest catcher to get sidelined after he sprained the MCL in his right knee.
"Yeah, when it rains it pours sometimes," Soto said. "It's a tough position. It's part of our jobs, but it's a tough job to do."
Rizzo has sore wrist, not being called up
CHICAGO -- The Cubs' top prospect, Anthony Rizzo, was removed for a pinch-hiter in the sixth inning of Sunday's game with Triple-A Iowa because of right wrist soreness and the Cubs are expected to get an update on Monday, Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein said.
Epstein said Rizzo felt soreness in the wrist after he swung and missed, but an X-ray taken Sunday came back clean.
After Rizzo was lifted for a pinch-hitter, speculation began that the hot-hitting 22-year-old first baseman -- who has a .354/.415/.713 slash line with 17 home runs and 46 RBIs in 48 games -- could be getting called up to the Majors.
The Iowa Cubs' official Twitter tweeted: "We have no further information on Rizzo. FWIW [For what it's worth]: All transactions involving Iowa Cubs players are always announced first in Chicago."
The affiliate's tweet turned out to be premature.
"It happens, I understand it," Epstein said. "It's part of the modern world. Things happen that didn't happen 10 years ago because of technology, and we all have to adjust."
Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer reiterated Monday their plans to let Rizzo continue to develop in the Minor Leagues.
With the Cubs mired in a 12-game losing streak and 14th in the National League in runs entering Monday, fans have been hoping to see Rizzo's bat in the Major League lineup. Hoyer said he wouldn't put that kind of pressure on Rizzo.
Instead, Hoyer said it's up to the current Cubs to help snap the team's 12-game losing streak.
"No young player should ever be viewed as the savior or the changer of a struggling Major League offense," Hoyer said. "We have a lot of veterans on this team. We're going to get through this and get on the right track because of those veteran guys, not because of those young guys coming up through the Minor Leagues."
Cash Kruth is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @cashkruth. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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However, it turned out to be a familiar problem for a NASA program that had hoped to begin its new space shuttle mission on a positive note.
After all the painstaking effort to cover every detail, and well more than $1 billion spent on new safety features, NASA pulled the plug on the launch of Discovery less than an hour and a half away from liftoff Wednesday afternoon. A fuel gauge that said full when it meant empty was the same type of problem the space agency saw during a test in April.
More than three decades ago - shortly after some Apollo and Soyuz astronauts shook hands miles above the earth and the Cold War - NASA shifted its gears away from monstrous moon rockets to a reusable space craft. The fleet of space shuttles - after Columbia was the first to lift off launch pad 39B in the early 1980s - grew to Atlantis, Challenger, Discovery, Endeavor and Enterprise. They were so impressive, the USSR built a reusable rocket of its own that looked mighty similar to our shuttles but never lifted off Soyuz rocket launch pads.
Shuttle launches were becoming routine, possibly too routine, until we lost Challenger in 1986. Then, we lost Columbia in 2003. Fourteen astronauts gave their lives to do what only a few have done in our four-decade history of space flight.
Is still using the space shuttles worth the risks, all the costs? They have not only hauled up what is now the International Space Station, but also put into space and gone back to repair the Hubble Telescope, which has given us a man-made look into lightyears of our galaxy and universe.
However, we also know the shuttles that remain are 20 years old. It would cost billions - in addition to the $1.4 billion it costs every time a shuttle mission is planned and executed, not to mention the billions spent since 2003 to make the shuttle ready for flight again - to create a new space vehicle.
Wednesday's launch scrub cost NASA an estimated $616,000 in fuel and labor costs. Discovery could sit on the launch pad until at least Saturday, and the postponement could last much longer, depending on the repairs needed.
Just the night before, a window cover slipped off and damaged the shuttle's fragile thermal tiles while it was still on the launch pad, but NASA said Discovery was still good to go Wednesday.
While NASA is scheduled to continue the shuttle program until 2010 - a deadline given by President Bush after the Columbia tragedy - we can at least be satisfied the space agency's safety culture has changed and isn't taking even a faulty sensor lightly this time.


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IDEA mobile winners: Nokia Lumia, HTC 8X/8S, and Paper; loser: Apple
0. phoneArena posted on 02 Jul 2013, 11:09
The Industrial Designers Society of America is an organization that has taken it upon itself to be the standard bearer of excellent industrial design. Every year, the organization accepts nominations for it International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) in a range of categories, and the big winners this year in mobile were the Nokia Lumia series, the HTC 8X and 8S Windows Phones, and Paper...
This is a discussion for a news. To read the whole news, click here
1. Nathan_ingx (Posts: 4567; Member since: 07 Mar 2012)
No complains...but since it's 2012's...i don't really feel excited.
2. TarunV (Posts: 28; Member since: 21 Jul 2012)
This is some utter bulls**t.
Even though I own a Nexus 4 (and will continue to invest only in Nexus series), the only thing I like about my wife's iPhone 5 is the design and the attention to detail... It just looks so great and polished; even though their software sucks.
I don't know what's the deal with these guys, but Lumia? Seriously? I know it looks pretty and all, but it does not even feel premium in hands, and feels so bulky. iPhone is made up of much better material and feels so great in hand.
Well, these guys are experts, so they must be knowing better than me. But still this feels like some crazy awards with stupid jury/judges/experts.
4. MichaelHeller (Posts: 2721; Member since: 26 May 2011)
Of course, it's really all a matter of opinion. What you say is "bulky" someone else might describe as "solid" or "not flimsy". It's definitely subjective, but I certainly prefer the design of my Nexus 4 to the Lumia series. Although, it would be nice if my Nexus didn't slide off a desk, and came in multiple colors.
8. muhsen (Posts: 281; Member since: 07 Jun 2012)
I think in my opinion the lumia series deserves this prize... I have an iphone 5....but its design became really boring to me after few months specially when I had 4s and 4..also I got fed up with black and white phones (my i5 is black)...lumia series r so appealing and colourful and I see from my friends lumia 920, the construction is rock solid..also it retains its exterior finish very well (from what I see from myfriend's 5 month old 920) unlike my i5 which almost looks like a two year used phone with scratch and dents all over the aluminium back and sides and I had many friends with i5 having this issue...apple quality went down with the i5... I will definitely switch to the 1080p lumia when it comes
I actually like the nexus 4 (and like it, the back of the optimus g pro ) back very much but the front is so dull
14. Napalm_3nema (Posts: 2236; Member since: 14 Jun 2013)
Let's not forget that the Lumia 920/720/520 are recycled designs from the 800/900, which were recycled from the N9, which was recycled from the iPod Nano.
7. cornerofthemoon (Posts: 602; Member since: 20 Apr 2010)
The iPhone may be perceived to be made of better materials but the soft Aluminum becomes a scuff and nick fest after a couple of months. Even with a case the black iPhone in particular has scuff marks. The Lumia is both pretty and will also stand the test of time.
9. muhsen (Posts: 281; Member since: 07 Jun 2012)
tell me about it... I have an i5 and the aluminium back is so soft and very scratchable... mine is full of scratches and dents and looks like a two year old phone while its only six month old....apple should have gone with the glass cover like 4s and 4..this ends my apple journey... I am switching to lumia when they make a 1080p one
11. Napalm_3nema (Posts: 2236; Member since: 14 Jun 2013)
I have never owned a Lumia 920 for more than two weeks (Black and red), but both were scratch and scuff magnets. The gloss ones pick up scratches like the Galaxy line.
13. SingDaFire (Posts: 74; Member since: 21 Jun 2013)
You make me laugh bro.. Have you seen or even touched the Lumia 920 or the Lumia 720?.. "Grow up" that's all I can say to a blind isheep
15. ardent1 (Posts: 2000; Member since: 16 Apr 2011)
You have understand that Apple can't win every year. The mindset is jejune.
Apple makes great products and wins industrial design awards from time to time, but to win every year would be simply unreasonable.
While the iPhone does breaks new ground with slimness and weight savings, it is sill very similar to the previous iPhone designs. On that basis, it's easy to see why Apple evolutionary approach on the iPhone lacks the revolutionary elements to win an industrial design award. For example, the first iPhone was clearly revolutionary -- practically everyone will agree that iPhone set the standard for all future smartphones.
17. -box- (Posts: 3991; Member since: 04 Jan 2012)
I don't understand the appeal of iphones/pods/pads. They feel unpleasant in-hand, unbalanced, and the edges dig into one's palm and fingers, which wasn't so bad for the prior ipods and first three iphones which felt and were cheap with a harsh edge where the bezel met the back, but is inexcusable for the iphone4 and up and all ipads with the harsh squared edge (like the Lumia 928 but so infinitely worse especially because of the metal and glass construction). Even with the bumpers they're too squared-off, and the larger Otterbox and Ballistic cases make the design and functionality of the device irrelevant (and negate the efforts of slimming down the stupid things).
3. jsdechavez (Posts: 774; Member since: 20 Jul 2012)
5. DerryAhmad (Posts: 292; Member since: 05 May 2012)
Well deserved!! I always thought the Lumia range and HTC 8S/X have great designs. Kudos Nokia and HTC!!
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windows phone wins again with nokia and htc help :)
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This is a sign that windows mobile os is going to be successful in the upcominging years and pose a big threat to IOS then with another few more years Android. Welldone, kidous to Nokia and HTC.
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Congrats Nokia and HTC! i do love the design of the lumia's (minus the bulkiness) and the design of HTC 8x/8s but my winner for IDEA last year should be the HTC ONE X...that is the best in terms of design last year IMO.


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Anna Faris showed her baby bump in a tight green dress yesterday at the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S III in LA. After hitting the red carpet, she managed to catch up — and maybe get some parenting tips — from pal Ashlee Simpson. Ashlee had fun at the bash, tweeting that she loved the "gorgeous views" from the private residence and that the band "Alabama Shakes are rockin'!" Anna and her husband, Chris Pratt, are expecting their first baby later this year. They recently revealed that the coming bundle of joy will be a boy.
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Good news if you are a Bush administration official who authorized abuses of power after a 24 marathon: you can't be sued!
Thanks to Chief Justice John Roberts—who never met an argument for unchecked executive power that he didn't like—and the conservative 5/9ths of the court, FBI director Robert Mueller and former Attorney General John Ashcroft are safe from the frivolous lawsuit filed by a guy who was arrested for a non-violent, non-terrorism-related crime and then beaten and locked up in solitary for six months because and only because he was a Muslim, with a really Muslim-y name.
It's fun to remember that inhumane treatment of random prisoners happens right here at home, all the time. (This happened, for example, in Brooklyn—fugheddaboudit!) It is also fun to remember that John Roberts, who'll be the Chief Justice for another half-century or so, is an asshole. Anthony Kennedy wrote the majority opinion, yes, but he is a befuddled 72-year-old who decides whether to side with Scalia or Stevens based on which one brought him better candy that day.


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A sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who faces possible expulsion after publicly asserting that she is a rape victim says campus authorities are complicit in perpetuating a climate of sexual violence.
Updated at 11:07 a.m. March 2
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) � A sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who faces possible expulsion after publicly asserting that she is a rape victim says campus authorities are complicit in perpetuating a climate of sexual violence.
About 300 students rallied Friday with the student, Landen Gambill, outside the office of UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp. Though she has not publicly identified the man she alleges raped her, Gambill was accused last week of violating the student honor code by creating an environment that is �intimidating� for him. Her supporters say a student-run honor court previously found the male student not guilty in a secret trial where it was suggested Gambill shared blame for what happened.
�It is so important everyone realize this is not about me,� Gambill said. �I have been treated with great injustice, but there are so many other survivors who have been treated just as poorly as I have and even worse.�
Standing at a little more than 5 feet tall, Gambill spoke into a microphone that amplified her voice clearly over a large, tree-lined courtyard. Many of those listening held hand-lettered signs with such statements as �The Silencing Stops Here and Now� and �It's Time to Start Protecting Survivors Instead of Rapists.� Some wore lanyards dangling colorful plastic whistles to symbolize that whistleblowers should be protected.
Gambill is one of five women, including a former assistant dean, who have asked the Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education to investigate what they claim is systematic underreporting and inaction by the university on sexual assaults. A spokesman for the federal agency said this week it is still evaluating whether to open an investigation.
The Associated Press doesn't typically identify victims of sexual assault. However, Gambill has come forward in the hopes her story will force change at the university.
�We � students, faculty, staff and off-campus allies � are determined to make Carolina a place where survivors are believed, supported and protected,� Gambill said. �I am not seeking vengeance on my perpetrator and I am not doing this for attention. I am doing this because I want a university where survivors can raise concerns about the way they were treated without the fear of being called false accusers and without the fear of being charged with an honor code violation.�
Gambill has said that when she reported being assaulted, a UNC administrator dissuaded her from seeking criminal charges, so she sought recourse through the honor court.
Under the university's rules, the student honor court determines whether the honor code has been violated. Students and others can allege the violations and they are not criminal charges. If found guilty of violating the code, possible punishments range from the most severe � expulsion � to loss of privileges.
Gambill now stands accused of �disruptive or intimidating behavior that willfully abuses, disparages, or otherwise interferes� with another's academic pursuits.
UNC officials say the court stopped trying sexual assault cases in August, following new guidance on handling sexual assaults and harassment claims issued by the Department of Education to universities across the country.
The AP has not been able to review a copy of the federal complaint against UNC. Such complaints are typically not public record until after the case in question has been closed.
A copy was obtained by the UNC student newspaper, which reported that the complaint accuses the school of underreporting sexual assault cases for 2010 in an annual report to the federal government on campus crime. The complaint also alleged that campus officials allowed a hostile environment for students reporting sexual assault. It includes reports from about 60 unidentified students who say they were victims of sexual assault at UNC.
It appeared no university administrators attended Friday's rally. UNC officials have said they can't discuss the specifics of Gambill's case while stressing that the campus honor court is run by students. A staff member appointed by the university advises the court.
�Sexual assault is intolerable - at Carolina or anywhere else,� Chancellor Thorp said. �We are committed to responding effectively and fairly if sexual misconduct occurs. We are continuing to make the improvements necessary to have the best possible approach to addressing these issues.�
UNC has added two new employees to coordinate student complaints and compliance with federal laws, as well as a former prosecutor charged with �guiding a conversation about how sexual assault affects both our campus and its culture,� Thorpe said.
Generally regarded as one of the nation's top public universities, UNC is already reeling from an athletics and academic scandal that forced Thorpe to announce he will step down as chancellor this summer.
Gambill was joined Friday by a cohort of other students who said they were victims of sexual assault. None indicated their attackers had been criminally prosecuted.
Gambill said she had been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support since she decided to go public with her story.
�Even though this has been difficult, I am certain that change is coming,� she said. �I refuse to sit back and watch survivors be called crazy sluts and liars. ... Rapists can be comfortable on this campus. If they're not, I say that is a step in the right direction.�
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CHAPEL HILL � Students at UNC-Chapel Hill are speaking out in support of a sophomore accused of violating the school's honor code by publicly identifying herself as a victim of sexual assault.
About 300 students rallied outside the university's administration building Friday to stand with Landen Gambill. She was accused last week by a student-run honor court of creating an intimidating environment for the man she says raped her. Gambill and her supporters say the same honor court, whose proceedings are confidential, previously found the male student not guilty in the assault.
Gambill and 21-year-old junior Andrea Pino are two of five women, including a former assistant dean, who asked the U.S. Department of Education to investigate what they say is the university's complicity in shielding an atmosphere of sexual violence on campus.
CHAPEL HILL � Supporters of a UNC-Chapel Hill sophomore accused of violating the school's honor code by speaking out about her allegations of rape are holding a rally.
The rally is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday.
The student-run honor court last week said Landen Gambill had created an intimidating environment for the man she accused of raping her. Gambill and her supporters have said the same honor court, whose proceedings are private, previously found the man not guilty in the assault.
Gambill and 21-year-old junior Andrea Pino are two of five women, including a former assistant dean, who have asked the U.S. Department of Education, including the Office of Civil Rights, to look at their complaints that there is an atmosphere of sexual violence at UNC. DOE says it's evaluating whether to investigate.


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I am pleased to announce that our chapter is the recipent of a 2014 Coldwater Conservation Implementation Grant from the Coldwater Heritage Partnership. The $5,000 grant award was announced by Samantha Kutskel on behalf of the Coldwater Heritage Partnership at the Keystone Coldwater Conference in State College, PA, on Saturday, February 22, 2014. Many thanks to the PA Council of TU, the PA Fish & Boat Commission and the other partnership organizations.
The chapter applied for this grant in December and will be using the grant proceeds to purchase and plant 76 shade trees along the riparian buffer of the Little Lehigh Creek in Lower Macungie township in areas where the creek lacks shade. Five specific locations have been selected for plantings. Aproximately 80% of the trees will be planted on township-owned land, and the rest will be planted on a private property where the owner allows public access for fishing and has agreed to allow the trees to be planted. As they mature, these trees will help to maintain a cool water temperature in the spring-fed Little Lehigh to help prevent heat stress on the native trout during the summer months. This project will be a great opportunity for chapter members and any other ambitious volunteers to get out, get your hands dirty, and make some visible contributions to our home stream. We will be scheduling planting events for volunteers this spring, most likley in May. Stay tuned for further info.
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Currently in a natural gas vehicle, the fuel tank is the most expensive component, said 3M's Mike Roman. And less-expensive fuel tanks could rev up the market for natural gas-fueled vehicles.
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"Today there's about 140,000 vehicles on the road in the U.S. using natural gas," Roman said. "Those are primarily commercial fleets, transit buses, refuse trucks. We think we can greatly expand the use on those fleets and then we can expand to other fleets and eventually passengers cars, as well."
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A serial thief who went on a burglary spree, smashing through gyprock walls and sliding across the floor to avoid security sensors, has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.
Nathan Daniel Booth already had 118 criminal offences on his record – and a mild cognitive impairment after being hit by a train in 2002 – including 21 burglaries.
The 33-year-old now won't be eligible for release until March 2014 at the earliest, taking into account time served.
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He also admitted leading police on a brief chase and wrecking a shopping centre information stand in a fit of rage at his partner.
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The historical city of Sandakan is home to many buildings and monuments, each witness to the changes of time and events over the years. One of the oldest buildings is St. Michael's and All Angels Church.
The construction of the first stone building in Sabah began in 1893 and took almost 30 years to complete. Designed by New Zealander Mr. B.W. Mountfort, the building was first constructed with belian (ironwood) timber, followed by brick and finally stone, which is said to have from the nearby Buli Sim Sim, while the white stones that adorn the windows and doors are from Hong Kong. The stones were delivered from Buli Sim Sim by prison labour at RM1.25 per cubic yard. A cubic foot of stone weighs approximately 140 lbs and each stone was painstakingly laid atop each other.
During the 1906 Michaelmas celebration, celebrated on 30 September, the nave and transepts were finally dedicated. Three services were held that day to celebrate the goodness of God and the faith of His people. The western porch (the main entrance) of the Church was not completed and dedicated until 1925 – 32 years from the start of its construction. The Church avoided major damage during World War II in the 1940s and remains one of the very few stone buildings in the whole of Sabah. The beautiful stained glass windows in the church were donated by Australians to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II.
This Church is part of the Sandakan Heritage Trail
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Asia is the biggest continent on Earth, a darling little gem floating around in space.Hm, what is Asia? Who's in on it?China and India are safe bets for Asian nations. Korea, Japan, Thailand, you're fine.Europe? No. Europe would sort of be on the "Asian continent" if not for those pesky Ural mountains dividing things up in the middle, and then also the whole lineage of kings and wealth and nations and the EU and all that "give me my respect" stuff.Russia would probably be happiest as its own continent, so for now we'll leave it in "Eurasia" and just hope the natural gas supplies keep flowing.Pakistan and Afghanistan are dang close to Asia, but politically they show up in "Middle East" news stories an awful lot. Verdict: Eurasia.I guess we'll actually have to consider everything from Turkey on eastward to be "Eurasian", although the moniker seems overlappitory of the territory.The Asian economy is now officially raging like a wild furnace of lava that consumes everything in its path. Japan has had the largest individual economy in Asia for decades, but it is forecast that both India and China will outstrip Japan within twenty years.China is the largest holder of United States debt and is positioned to become the world's next superpower, provided that Godzilla doesn't return and decide to stomp everybody back into the Shang Dynasty.Text by Steve Smith.


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Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have
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of Materials Science and Engineering state that the nanogenerators could be
used to power nanoscale medical devices within the body. This would do away
with the need for batteries or other external power sources.
"It sets a solid foundation for self-powering implantable and wireless
nanodevices and nanosystems in biofluid and any other type of liquid,"
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team created working nanogenerators from a single strand of zinc oxide nanowire
and a nanowire belt. Using arrays of vertically-aligned nanowires that move
inside a novel "zigzag" plate electrode, the devices are able to continuously
produce electricity using a phenomenon known as the piezoelectric effect. Zinc
oxide and other piezoelectric materials are able to convert mechanical energy —
such as flexing or twisting — into electricity.
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organic bodily functions, according to the researchers. "The technology
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movement, muscle stretching, blood pressure), vibration energy (such as
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|October 8, 2008, 03:53 PM
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Non US citizen and firearms
I will be travelling to the US in april and plan on doing a lot of hiking. I would like to get a handgun in case "non sociable" wildlife. Is it legal for me to purchase or rent a gun?
Was looking at the California AG website and it looks like as long as i don't use the visa waiver program it should be ok.
Anyone know any more on this?
|October 8, 2008, 04:21 PM
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From: http://www.vrolyk.org/guns/alien-laws.html
Federal Issues:
In general, non-immigrant aliens are forbidden to possess any firearms or ammunition. But there is a big exception for a legal alien who:
...is in possession of a hunting license or permit lawfully issued in the United States
(See Title 18, USC Chapter 44, Section 922, part (y)(2) for details.)
Green-card holders and immigrant aliens who do not yet have their green card are both okay under federal law, although many people (including gun dealers, law enforcement officers, etc.) are not aware of the distinction or the hunting license exception, and erroneously think that either you have a green card, or you can't have guns.
Also, non-citizen cannot purchase a firearm from a federally licensed firerams dealer unless they have been a resident of their state for 90 days. So, no, tourists on short visits cannot walk into guns stores to get "protection" during their trip. Sorry. (I've been asked that multiple times.)
|October 8, 2008, 04:22 PM
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I believe you have to be a legal alien (ie have a green card) or be a citizen over the age of 18 for long guns and 21 for handguns relative to purchase from a licensed dealer. I don't believe you can purchase a firearm with a tourist visa or education visa. Others can correct me if I'm wrong.
|October 8, 2008, 05:05 PM
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If you are doing your hiking in California, you are out of luck. First, many places you may wish to go hiking such as state and federal parks have a prohibition on carrying a gun. California also has additional prohibitions on aliens transporting firearms. So even should you be able to get a gun, you may not be able to carry it.
As stated, you can possess a firearm if you have both a state issued hunting license and an alien number or admission number from the Department of Homeland Security.
However, you cannot purchase a firearm from a FFL without also being a resident of that state for 90 days. California does not allow the face-to-face purchasing of handguns, so the only way to purchase a handgun is from a FFL. That locks you out.
There is a process for bringing your own gun (submit ATF Form 6 NIA (Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War by Nonimmigrant Aliens)). You must still deal with state laws, however.
|October 8, 2008, 07:14 PM
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could someone explain this part?
Non-U.S. citizens that are in the country legally can have a PFEC conducted. You must include your Alien Registration or I-94 number on the PFEC application, and include a copy of your Alien Registration or I-94 card with your application package. A valid Alien Registration or I-94 card is required at the time of purchase of any firearm. Non-U.S. citizen applicants must also meet certain federal requirements to purchase a firearm, unrelated to the firearms eligibility background check.
??? A quick wiki (yeah real reliable i know) suggests it's just a non immigrant entry card?
In any case it looks like it might just be easier to fill out the ATF forms and bring my own.
Also looks like i'll have to leave it at the hotel for the sierra nevadas since it seems they are US national park and federal land????
Thanks for all the replies
|October 8, 2008, 09:31 PM
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find someone on the board who carries and will go hiking with you. Buy them lunch. Very cheap solution.
$0 of an NRA membership goes to legislative action or court battles. Not a dime. Only money contributed to the NRA-ILA or NRA-PVF. Second Amendment Foundation is a solid alternative.
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|October 9, 2008, 12:21 AM
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I always wanted to ask this question. So what abt a person who is in US on for work i.e. on H1 visa? Can he/she legally own a firearm?
|October 9, 2008, 04:49 AM
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You may have better luck on a hiking trip in Wyoming than CA. Do you guys have some equivilent of a hunters safety course? Usually while in possesion of some hunting license you have more leeway carrying a non-concealed handgun. Some type of pepper spray is also an option if you want to carry something. Of course state laws vary.
|October 9, 2008, 10:54 AM
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Is there a possibility for a CCW permit? I have talked to a couple of Canadians who have Washington, Utah or other state permits that are not US citizens.
|October 9, 2008, 11:26 PM
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|October 10, 2008, 05:39 PM
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Did you ever think about what you would do with the gun when you went back home? I seriously doubt if you would be able to take it back home with you!
|October 11, 2008, 05:50 PM
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|October 11, 2008, 07:08 PM
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How about a large canister of bear spray, that is pepper spray, I believe? Can't he have that as a visitor, and also can't that be carried by hikers? Might be more effective than a stick and I suppose that getting access to a protective firearm for a short stay would be rather difficult at the least. Especially in "that" state?
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'Remember the past - but go forward!'
The AJR, the London Jewish Cultural Centre (LJCC) and Sussex University's Centre for German-Jewish Studies came together in September for a two-day seminar: 'German and Austrian Jewish Refugees: Their Impact and Personal Legacy'. Held at the LJCC's Ivy House, the seminar, built on presentations, discussions and lectures over the past two years, was very well attended, with the presence in the audience of many 'Second' and 'Third Generation' members together with a number of Israelis.
In the opening session, 'First Generation' refugees Bea Green, Edgar Feuchtwanger, Ruth Jacobs, William Kaczynski and Clemens Nathan reflected on their experiences of fleeing from their home countries and settling in Britain and the effect this had had on their families, culture and heritage.
In the following session, Professor Peter Pulzer, himself a former refugee, looked back on 'A Year of Anniversaries', specifically those of Hitler's appointment as Chancellor and Kristallnacht. Professor Pulzer stressed that for the Nazis terror was not a means but an end in itself.
A 'Second Generation' panel comprising Diana Franklin, AJR Trustee Frank Harding, Allan Morgenthau and Melissa Rosenbaum reflected on the impact their coming from a refugee family had had on their upbringing, education and family lives.
Rev Bernd Koschland, his daughter Beth and grandson Sammy, members of an 'Intergenerational' panel, discussed the impact of the refugee experience on each of the generations. The 1989 Kindertransport Reunion had been a turning point. It was important to 'get on with living', they concluded.
Illustrator John Minnion gave a multi-media presentation based on his ironically entitled book Hitler's List: An Illustrated Guide to Degenerates: Jews, Bolshevists and Other Undesirable Geniuses.
Professor Edward Timms gave an illustrated talk on the often neglected contribution of women - among them Anna Freud, Hilde Spiel and Marie-Louise von Motesiczky - to pre-war Viennese culture as well as to refugee culture in London.
A 'Third Generation' panel - Hannah Bowers, Laurence Field, Alisa Franklin and Michael Newman - discussed what some saw as the 'burden' of Jewish identity.
In the final session, Nicky Gavron, the former Deputy Mayor of London, said that her mother, prevented from taking part in the 1936 Berlin Olympics due to her being Jewish, had fled to the UK. Praising London's 'diversity', she contrasted the Berlin Olympics with last year's London Olympics.
The seminar was brought to an end by AJR-Kindertransport Chairman Sir Erich Reich. Putting the Kindertransport into historical context, Sir Erich expressed gratitude to the British Government: while 'more could have been done', he said, the UK had nevertheless done more than anyone else. Emphasising the refugees' contribution to British society, his conclusion was 'Remember the past - but go forward!'
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