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Originally posted by Harassment101
reply to post by MegaCurious
I think it's important to realise that there are many types of torure. The Gang Stalking stuff is psychological torture, but the Electronic Harassment torture that I spoke of is remote physical torture.
People need to read up on this stuff.
Originally posted by Harassment101
To be honest if you are being investigated this way, which many are and they just don't know it...
Originally posted by clcreek
Are there really enough CIA, FBI and other "agents" out there to follow all these crack pots that claim they are being followed?
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In this alarming expose, investigative journalist Jim Redden examines how snooping has become so much a part of American culture that it is practically a family value, encouraged on billboards, television, and even in classrooms. From employees hired to spy on their coworkers to doctors forced to disclose medical information, the U.S. has developed a chilling network for monitoring its citizens. Worst of all, the information gathered - and widely disseminated - is often unreliable, solicited from paid and anonymous informants. "No one is safe in the Snitch Culture. Jim Redden has written a scary, fascinating, and important examination of the pervasive use and abuse of informants and snitches in the United States." - Katherine Dunn, author of Geek Love
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Originally posted by MegaCurious
reply to post by QuestForFreedom
Did you encounter them in Iran at all, or is it just while you're in America?
Originally posted by QuestForFreedomNo just in USA
Originally posted by masonwatcher
reply to post by mystiq
mystiq, fascinating reaction from the n00bs. They appear rehearsed in their reactions rather than astounded or incredulous. If they do think the OP is genuinely disturbed then their uncharitable comments sticks out like a soar thumb.
These characters give off the effect of a shout down crowd all having registered within a 2 month window. Where are the few sprinklings of old hands on this thread?
Originally posted by masonwatcher
reply to post by Blaine91555
Honestly dude, you crack me up.
Originally posted by Jimmy910130
they would not just harrass you for 36 months and going for absolutely nothing, so either you DO have something to hide, or your not telling us everything, or your just making this whole thing up?


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You're a sweaty troll-dude sad sack who forgot how to recruit.
You know where you belong?
You belong in a David Mamet play. You should be screaming and throwing your coat and yelling about insurance. You should be trying to sell a shitty screenplay to a Hollywood mogul who despises you. You should have a college-age ungrateful gypsy-dress wearing daughter with a poet boyfriend named Duncan who doesn't respect you. You should be finishing 4th in a sales contest because nobody trusts you enough to buy a car. Alec Baldwin should send you packing with some heartless words.
You know what you do on an off day?
You go to the airport, read the newspaper, and pretend you're waiting for a group of friends so you don't feel so lonely. Then you go home and sob over a stale bagel.
Sorry, that last one was personal.
But God, Maryland stinks. How do you field an entire team without one guy who can hit a three? How does Jordan Williams devolve over a season until he can't even get a shot up with out John Henson swatting him into the 8th row? Seriously, Henson had 7 blocks. 15 of them were on Williams. -8 were on Tyler Zeller, El Floppo, who scored 25 points.
As you can probably tell, I skipped the Oscars, and James Franco's inability to speak in anything but a stilted, fluidless monotone*, to see Maryland blow their shot at a tourney berth. Or, more accurately, to hope and pray for a Carolina loss that never had a chance of happening. If you want to read about the Duke loss, check out Sunday's post.
*And I'll tell you what: I think he was doing it on purpose. It's a weird actor cliche to be the guy who sort of stares into a camera and can't perform live. I think it started with Robert Duvall, who legitimately stutters and stumbles when he's interviewed off script, and it became kind of a cool thing. Like, "oh look, he's a brilliant actor but he can't even complete a sentence...his talent must be so intuitive. It comes right from the soul!" And with Duvall, it's probably true. Now other actors pull this shit; opening their eyes real wide, speaking loudly and without inflection, and seeming dazed. Believe me, they're being total phonies. They've been trained since they were little children to sound and look incredibly natural on camera. I really wish I could think of another example right now to bolster my point. That would be reallll convenient. God, I know so little about show business.
And hey, what's with Jesse Eisenberg? Is he too cool to smile? Does he think he's become Mark Zuckerberg, who actually has never smiled in his life? Come on, Jesse, you're famous because you're an awkward looking relatable Jewish kid who reminds us all of being young and not cool. Fucking give us a grin, man.
I did hear his red carpet interview was pretty sweet, though. But enough about the Oscars. I really only watched like a half hour when I got back from the game, so it's possible I'm totally off on Franco. Please correct me if he was actually funny and was missing the deer-in-the-headlights look at the beginning.
Back to Carolina: what a hard team to peg. It looked for a while like they were fading, but yesterday they seemed all but unbeatable. Sure, Maryland made a couple small runs in the second half, but the closest they came was 8 points. Zeller, much as I hate him, was in domination mode. He was automatic inside, finishing 10-16. And Henson is nothing more than a force of nature. The dude redefines how the game is played in the paint, and that influences an opponent's entire style. I have never seen a team shoot more jump shots from about two steps inside the three-point arc than Maryland last night, and that has everything to do with Henson and his absurd wingspan.
Marshall looked great as usual, with 10 assists and 3 steals. You know how people don't talk about Nolan Smith leading the ACC in scoring and assists anymore? It's because Marshall just needed Larry Drew gone to utterly dominate that category. It's not out of reach yet; Kendall has 5.3 and Nolan has 5.2. But when you look at their assists per 40 minutes, Marshall owns- 10.0 to 6.2. In fact, among the top 100 assist-leaders in the country, Marshall is first in assists per 40 minutes. Nobody else quite got to double digits.
All of which is to say: they can be scary. But we can't forget that Maryland stinks and looked totally lost for the majority of that game. When Jordan Williams is your only real inside player (Padgett and Palsson are softer than the rabbit's tail Harrison Barnes pets for good luck during timeouts), and you don't have anyone who can shoot the 3, that's what happens. Why can't Gary Williams recruit? The man won a national title! He coaches an elite program in a major conference! Why can't he field the top talent? I'm totally stumped. My only guess is that he completely lacks the charm to entice good players, but I have no idea if that's actually true.
So where does that leave the ACC? After big wins this weekend, FSU and Virginia Tech join Duke and UNC as locks. Maryland is 7-7 now, and they have an okay shot to finish 9-7. Clemson is 8-6, but they'll lose to Duke on Wednesday and need a win at Tech next weekend to finish above .500. If the Terps and Tigers each wind up at 9-7, the 5th berth goes to the one that makes it farther in the ACC tourney. I think that's pretty cut and dry, right? Neither one has any good out of conference wins. Maryland won their only head-to-head meeting in College Park, but Clemson has the better RPI. Both will have 20 wins overall. I think it's basically dead even right now.
Which means one of them has to win a quarterfinal game in the ACC. Whoever finishes sixth will face FSU in that round, and whoever finishes fifth will face Virginia Tech. Personally, I'd rather get the Noles without Singleton.
I have tried my damndest to avoid it until now, but it's time to get the speculatin' goggles on: are we going to see Kyrie Irving take the floor in Chapel Hill?
The question has been asked, my friends. In this "notes" column, which is 100% innuendo, they say it could happen. But again, they have as much information as the squirrel chewing on pine bark out my window. Still: IT'S A REAL NEWSPAPER, AND THEY SAY HE'S GOING TO PLAY!!!!
Here's my theory: if he wasn't going to play, that would have been announced by now. It's one thing for Coach K to issue his 'probably' warnings ad nauseam, but that's not the same as saying he's done. Not by a long shot. In fact, if he was actually not going to play, there's no way Duke's PR machine would let us hold on to that sliver of hope. I've believed it for the past two months, and I believe it now: they keep the possibility alive because they expect that he will play.
And if he does, my pals, then woe to the fucking nation. I'll be at the game Saturday, and if Kyrie Irving steps foot on that floor in uniform, I will literally start throwing punches. I think that's what he would want. Myself and the 300 other Moody Blues in attendance will start a riot and clear the powder blue vermin from the building. It will be like a weird pagan religious ritual, violent and cleansing all at once. Then Kyrie will get the rare 50/50/30 (50 points, 50 assists, 30 rebounds) and Duke will win by 200. We'll all charge the floor, and then Chapel Hill will burn to the ground.
Or something like that. Anyway, here's an amazing photo of Kyrie doing the Dougie after Mason's jam against Temple. Extra large version here.
Because seriously, we need him. Not for Carolina; I have confidence that Nolan and Singler can win an ACC championship game against their younger rivals on the road. No problem. But for a title run, Kyrie is a must. Like many Duke teams past, we're a little too dependent on three-point shooting, and I'd have to encounter a situation where we had to shoot lights out for four straight games to have a shot.
Now, just for fun, here's a twitter exchange I had with a Carolina fan. It started with this, on February 6th:
I may live to regret this tweet, but I don't see how UNC can beat us, even at home. They're fading while we're peaking.
Picking them is fine. "Dont see how" is ignorant. RT @SCurrySavesDuke: may regret this tweet, but I don't see how UNC can beat us
@DHPIV @therafters @tarheeltrue @squirelworrell @bigbluebass @aprilh526 @mattprivett @ncfishmaster88 See you on the 5th, Tar Heels! RAWWWRRR
@SCurrySavesDuke this from a guy so steeped in Duke/rivalry tradition he named his blog after a transfer from a year ago.
@SCurrySavesDuke "I got no idea what you just said, little man. But you touched a brother's heart..."
I think that's well done all around. And as you can see, I have no maturity issues. I'm totally fit to use the internet.
I had one other notable twitter adventure this weekend, and that came Saturday afternoon when I started my #PeopleWhoVoteAgainstNolanForPOTYAreRacist campaign. This basically consisted of me saying things like:
-Would Jimmer Fredette have all this attention if he wasn't....A WHITE MAN?
-What does Jimmer Fredette have in common with at least 8 former Players of the Year? HE'S WHITE.
-Look, I don't want to play the race card, but I'm watching BYU and Jimmer is clearly....WHITE!
-@JHolt915 denies the racism inherent in the POTY race. Maybe because he's...WHITE?
Now, I thought this was clearly tongue-in-cheek. Most others did as well, but there was a gigantic backlash of angry white people who thought I was insinuating that they were actually racist. One lovely lady even called me a racist and stopped following me. I will be ruing that loss for a long time.
Clearly, this blog should not be about about my twitter adventures, but since there were a few offended folks, I thought I should maybe spend some words here.
1) It was a joke.
2) I was being an absurd conspiracy theory character.
3) It should have been obvious from the tone and caps lock.
4) Seriously, though, I kinda do believe it helps to be white for these kind of awards in an unconscious, hidden bias kind of way. See Tyler Hansbrough (Naismith) and Adam Morrison (Oscar Robertson POTY Award).
5) However, it was a joke.
6) If I started pulling punches for fear of offending people, this blog wouldn't be as fun, believe me. If you already don't think it's fun, then imagine it even less fun.
7) If that's not cool with you, sorry and adios.
I will now conclude with a story an optometrist friend of a friend told me last night at the game. One of her main tasks every day is to put contacts in her patients' eyes. To do this, she stretches their eyelids. No big deal. Being me, I asked her about the grossest eye-related thing she'd ever seen. Turns out, she was applying a contact lens to a female patient, opened the lids, and the woman's eyeball came out of the socket! Not knowing what else to do, she applied the contact and put the eyeball back in. Then she asked the patient how she felt. "It was weird at first," she said, "but it feels fine now." The optometrist, shaken, had only one option- do the other eye. AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN! Eyeball right out of the socket! She did the same thing; contact on, eyeball back in. After that, she was forced to tell the woman what had happened, and the woman didn't even think it was that big a deal.
I'm never opening my eyes all the way again. See you tomorrow. Oh, and prepare yourselves: pretty soon we will be organizing a tourney pool competition with either a) other Duke blog communities or b) a Carolina blog! I will need 25 of the hardiest souls available to carry the SCSD! banner into battle. More on this later.

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I've been a little lax with the blog posting lately---blame it on being busier than normal or anything else you can imagine. I don't know if I actually am busier---though I have been traveling a little more than usual---Kent and Saratoga Springs (the new place I want to live). My friend Beth lives in a gorgeous old house and every week she goes to the mineral baths and fills up her water bottles from the spring. And she makes homemade everything. For dinner we picked arugula from her garden for the pasta! I've been noticing my cravings this autumn to going back to the land and the basics. This week I've made homemade pumpkin chocolate chip bread and butternut squash soup. Perhaps Jillian and Beth have made me more of a country Brooklyn gal than I realized, or perhaps the hearth mother Ramona spirit kicks in more intensely in autumn. This Saturday is apple picking :)
And I'm back to running. What can I say, give a girl a necklace and see what she'll do. Here's pictures from the race---the medal and the cupcake on Sunday afterwards from Spa City Cupcakes downtown Saratoga!


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Later in the newscast, the anchor, Tori Campbell, apologized for the error.
According to the NTSB, the names were confirmed to the station by a summer intern.
"Earlier today, in response to an inquiry from a media outlet, a summer intern acted outside the scope of his authority when he erroneously confirmed the names of the flight crew on the aircraft," the NTSB said Friday in a statement.
Campbell read the names during KTVU's noon broadcast on Friday, after which the news station apologized on air and on its website.
"Nothing is more important to us than having the highest level of accuracy and integrity, and we are reviewing our procedures to ensure this type of error does not happen again," KTVU posted on its website.
The station said the names were confirmed by an NTSB official in Washington prior to air.
It was not immediately clear who produced the fake names, but the NTSB said it was not the intern.
"The names were presented by the station, to the intern for confirmation," said NTSB spokeswoman Kelly Nantel. "The intern did not make up the names and provide them to the station."
The NTSB said it does not release or confirm the identities of crew members or people involved in transportation accidents.
"We work hard to ensure that only appropriate factual information regarding an investigation is released and deeply regret today's incident," the NTSB statement said.
The NTSB did not identify the intern, but said, "Appropriate actions will be taken to ensure that such a serious error is not repeated."
Well, anyone who works at a news network who can't tell a name like "Ho Lee Fuk" or "Sum Ting Wong" is a fake has no business working there. The news director or whomever was in charge of writing the copy should have asked the intern to connect them to someone higher to confirm the name.
Basic journalism, but what do I, as "Just a blogger" know about journalism?


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A father of three has been arrested and a court date set for him to face child neglect charges after his 18-month old daughter was found locked in a dog kennel covered in faeces, and his four-year-old son was found naked and screaming in the street.
William Todd Lewallen, 47, was arrested at his Oklahoma home on Sunday after a concerned neighbour phoned the police when he spotted the little boy outside
Bodan Jacobs told radio station KOTV that he heard the boy crying "Daddy, I'm cold and scared; I'm cold, I'm scared daddy," and called the authorities.
Tulsa Police Department's Leland Ashley said his colleagues rescued the boy and then spotted the 18-month-old girl locked in a dog cage in the house. She was naked and covered in faeces.
Having kicked the door down to gain access to the child, the police then found another naked girl - said to be aged three - in a bed with William Todd Lewallen passed out next to her.
The dad reportedly told the police that he had taken medication and had 'laid down to take a rest'. The police found an open beer next to him.
Tulsa Police
The children were put into the care of the authorities, and their father was arrested for child neglect and put on a $50,00 bond. He will appear in court later in the month.
The police said their mum was not a suspect in the case.
Tulsaworld reports that Lewallen has been cited in eight crime cases in four counties and was on probation until December 2013 after a second-degree burglary conviction. In August, he was given a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to intent to manufacture methamphetamine.


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i love him
he is my life, and bestfriend
Today i got to hang out with him
but lets get some background
i was talking to M.C last night
we were web caming and like i told her how i wanted to give him a kiss on the cheek
but like i was really scared
she told me to do it tomorrow
which was today
but more about the result of that later
well i hung out with him today
it was just me and him
its been soo long since we last hung out just us
it was fun
we first walked up to the shop which gave us time to talk
random stuff of course
like bestfriends do
once in the shops
we walked around some more
i asked him how he liked my blog
he said it was good
like for a book
i was flattered
we talked
had fun
then we walked to the bus bay
this is where i hung with him and his friends
which was cool :)
then we got on the bus and BOOM!!!!
it was all about B.R grrrrrrr
he just kept talking to her
sometimes saying something to me
but hardly paying attention to me
they talked and talked until he got off
but for he did i wanted to kiss him on the cheek
but she was there
and sooooo many people were looking
so i let it go
just said bye and smiled
is it possible to be whipped over someone you don't have ?
i had a good enough day
no tears
well i had tears a couple of nights ago
not sure if i told you
anywhos yeah!!!!!
well ima go now
before i go though
i webcamed this photo
fuck, i love him
Oh how i love this guy
i hope to spend more time with him
he makes me happy
i love you bestfriend


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In the U.S., Congress has had a long-standing interest in consumer
privacy and the extent to which company practices are based on fair information
practices. Previously, public policy was largely informed by anecdotal evidence
about the effectiveness of industry self-regulatory programs. However, the
Internet has made it possible to unobtrusively sample Web sites and their
privacy disclosures in a way that is not feasible in the offline world. Beginning
in 1998, the Federal Trade Commission relied upon a series of three surveys
of Web sites to assess whether organizations post online privacy disclosures
and whether these disclosures represent the U.S. definition of fair information
practices. While each year's survey has provided an important snapshot of
U.S. Web site practices, there has been no longitudinal analysis of the multi-year
trends. This study compares a subset of equivalent individual level Web site
data for the 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001 Web surveys. Implications for using
this type of research to inform public policy are discussed.
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The Traveling Magazine Table (TMT) consists of a collection of a broad variety of international magazines, journals, and similar printed publications produced by non-profit and alternative spaces, artists' collectives, groups, teams, and other forms of collaborations. The Traveling Magazine Table grants an unexpected insight in the discourses and networks existing outside the mainstream channels of art."[1]
The TMT is the result of a series of exhibitions organized by Nomads & Residents, an artistic ensemble initiated by Bik Van der Pol and Cesare Pietroiusti. The originally proposed format established that during each iteration the collection would be completely available to the public and that it would grow larger by the additions the host institutions and public would do. The hosts were also responsible for the design of the exhibition/library/reading room making it hospitable for the reader.
The TMT is a child of its own time, originated in 2001 in NYC it is an example of what Nicholas Borriaud established in his book Relational Aesthetics (1998) where he noted how "The main effects of the computer revolution are visible today among artists who do not use computers,"[2] and how in the 1990s, with the exponential development of interactive technologies, artists explored "the arcane mysteries of sociability and interaction" applying to their projects concepts of openness and collaboration even when these were "offline".
Since its inclusion in the CCS Bard Library and Archives the nature of the TMT collection changed: from the open ended, ever growing body to a closed cultural construct with its own system of arrangement, classification, logic, and purpose.[3] This exhibition treats the TMT as an object of inquiry and analysis, to recognize topics and values related to the concept of public that are repeated through out its years of activity. Tracking the Public reacts to the current stage of the TMT inside the archival collection and brings its contents back to the general public, commenting on the life cycle this type of projects have when transformed from their original intentions.
A magazine or a publication has a declared intention of making something public, and the format of the TMT enhanced this intention by broadening the public of this sectorial publications. Today this intention is obscured by the archival life but on the other hand it receives a renewed attention when the archive is researched and pieces from it are selected.
An important aspect of this archive is its vastness (in formats, geographic origins and topics), a characteristic that clearly comes into play when exploring the collection. Multiple narratives can be found within the TMT. Tracking the Public shows a small selection related to the conceptual line of the research produced. These narratives may seem separate in the exhibition space or this but are tremendously interrelated and overlap constantly. The narratives presented are: art and its functions for the public, public space and its artistic interventions, imprisonment and the reclaiming the streets movements.
Tracking the Public not only tells the story behind the TMT and its current status, but it also explores the historical context in which this project was created. It brings our attention to issues that strike us as relevant and contested, even 15 years later: The role of art in a world of reduced and privatized public space, the obscurity of the law and invasions of privacy, the annulment of basic rights in the name of safety. All of these issues and more are present in the TMT and reconstructing their history can be a possible pathway to make them again maybe not traveling but yes accessible.
[1] Traveling Magazine Table – General Information, http://travelingmagazinetable.net/info
[2] Nicolas Bourriaud, Relational Aesthetics, Les Presse du Reel, Paris 1998, p. 67.
[3] Butler, Ann, Hybrid Identities: The Traveling Magazine Table Archive, http://travelingmagazinetable.net/texts/hybrid-identities


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Assuming this to be free advertising space, I will now put in a plug for writers, who—with a very few exceptions—are day laborers paid piecework in an industry that is shaky, badly advertised, and poor, largely due not to its choice of books or its editing of them, but to an impossible distribution system for paperbacks (in which the distributors and the retail outlets do not share in the risk and in which books are merchandised like Kleenex) and a vehement confusion between old-style paperback selling (impulse buying) and the emerging reality that soon there ain't gonna be hardbacks except for specialized books and library sales. Nobody has adjusted to this yet. Nobody knows who buys books where and why. It is a mess.
It is rude and crude to rend the lovely veils of spidery illusion which blow so gently over our work, but for a field that prides itself on being down-to-earth there is an extraordinary reluctance to look at the economic facts. Many Americans seem to be like this—maybe art is supposed to be Above All That.
My own, quixotic dream for the paperback-book industry is a giant Sears-Roebuck-ish, centralized store which will carry remaindered books at lowered (or raised) prices (depending on their bibliographic value and the rise due to inflation) and have wee beautiful catalogs in every hamlet, village, and town where people (now that the movies are too expensive) can go when TV palls and find old Phyllis Whitney gothics (Look! I found a copy of Fear in the Old Castle!) or HPL (Look! Horrible Monsters from Old New England!) or controversial books (How can anybody bear to talk about such filthy things in public? I'll buy it.), order them (see? No problems with shelf space), pay for them, and get them (quickly). The books would move only when paid for, copies would not be shredded (as they are now when they're not sold within about ten days). But how would prices on old paperbacks be changed? With a goddamn supermarket stamp, nudnick!
College bookstores (as three of them have told me) always sell SF if it remains on the shelves long enough. The real problems are distribution and information (really identical).
Of course, such an operation would require a vast capital outlay. Or would it? Specialized bookstores do this kind of thing already. At any rate, it points in the proper direction, I think. The first step is for some brilliant sociologist or computer programmer out there (hello, hello?) to get a grant to study just who buys books and why, something about which there are a lot of publishers' theories and no facts. A big grant. And then . . . ?
Say, why don't one of you readers . . . ?*This piece was added following Joanna Russ's short-story, "Existence" which appeared in the SF collection, Epoch: The State of the Art of Science Fiction Now
Edited by Roger Elwood and Robert Silverberg
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In lieu of a review of a game which none of the FHF seem to have seen, we present you this photo of the miracle Oreo. Just like those people who find Jesus in grilled cheese sandwiches, we can find Habs logos everywhere.
We're definitely making the playoffs now. All praise to the God of Creamy Filling.


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Thanks for stopping by today! You are just in time for the launch of our latest challenge! We had some great entries for our last challenge so thanks so much to those who played along, I hope you will join us again for this challenge!
Now it is time for our latest challenge and today which is a Sketch Challenge! Below is the sketch for this weeks challenge!
he rules are simple: Create a project with wings post a link to it on Bugaboo Stamps' challenge blog, Catch the Bug, by 5/26 at 6:00 AM EST to be entered a random drawing for three digi prize packs - seven (7) (using a Bugaboo image only), four (4), or two (2) using any image! New projects only no backlinking please!
Before I show you the inspiration from the talented Bugaboo DT has to offer this week I am very excited to announce that we have a very special event going on this week. With our sketch challenge we are also being sponsored by Sassy Cheryl's Designs so as you will see some of the team have created projects following our sketch with Bugaboo images and others are using some adorable images by Sassy Cheryl's Designs. You all know we love Bugaboo but we also love the opportunity to showcase other great artists out there. Thanks so much Cheryl for giving us the opportunity to play along with your great images! So in addition to our normal prizes we will also be giving a special prize pack from Sassy Cheryl's Designs!
Before I show you the inspiration from the DT of Bugaboo here is another great creation by Lisa Lynn our May Biggest Fan!
Julie Temple featuring Guinea Pig Birthday
Joy Stagg featuring Roly Poly Chef
Cheryl First featuring Sassy Cheryl's Noah Graduates
Lori Padberg featuring Winter Circle Sentiments | Let it Snow
Billie Anderson featuring Roly Poly Chef | Chicken
Cely (Carolina Girl) Smith featuring Molly Moo - plant pots
Cheryl First featuring Beach Peeker
Stephanie Serrano featuring Birdhouse-Patches
Becky Givans featuring Theodore


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Paruppu Payasam is a south Indian style Kheer made out of moong dal and Jaggery. It is prepared using moong dal, Jaggery and milk. Topped off with coconut bits , raisins and roasted cashew nuts.
Total Time: 45 min
Prep: 15min
Cook : 30 min
Yield: 5 Servings
- 1 Cup Yellow Moong Dal
- 1 Cup powdered Jaggery
- 1 Cup Milk
- 1/4 Teaspoon Powdered green cardamom
- 1 tablespoon Ghee
- 10- 15 Cashewnuts
- 10-15 Raisins
- 2 tablespoons coconut bits
Preparation :
1. Take Jaggery in a thick Ziploc bag and crush it using a hammer or heavy metal like meat tenderizer
2. Cut coconut into small bits
3. Dry Roast yellow Moong dal in a pan until nice aroma comes out
Cooking :
1. In a small pan add 1/2 tablespoon ghee. When the ghee melts , add cashewnuts and fry till they turn light brown. Remove nuts from ghee and keep them in a small plate lined with paper towel
2. In the same pan , add coconut bits to the remaining ghee. When the coconut bits turns light brown color remove them from the pan and keep it in a plate along with cashewnuts
3. Fry raisins also in the same pan until they puff up. Raisins burn very quickly, so remove them once they start puffing up
4. Add the roasted moong dal in a pressure cooker along with 2 and 1/2 cups of water and pressure cook in medium flame for up to 4 or 5 whistles
5. Open the pressure cooker when the pressure drops
6. Mash the cooked moong dal well
7. Add crushed jaggery and cardamom powder to the mashed dal. Add 1 cup milk to this mixture. Keep the pressure cooker on low flame and cook until milk and jaggery blends well with the dal for about 5 mins
8. At this point, check the payasam for consistency and sweetness. If it is too thick, add 1/4 cup more milk or water. Add more crushed Jaggery if you want the payasam to be more sweet
9. Switch of the flame and let the payasam cool
10. While serving the payasam , add fried cashewnuts, raisins and coconut bits


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Interesting disclosure from the HM Treasury disclosure log:
Subject: Impact of exchange controls on the Beatles in 1974
Date: 7 November 2006
Text of request:
A request for the disclosure of a closed file retained by HM Treasury. File reference: T 295/1118 The Beatles. Dated 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31.
Text for disclosure:
The disclosure relates to the application of the Exchange Controls Act 1947 in relation to some of the Beatles's business transactions.
PDF file of Impact of exchange controls on the Beatles in 1974


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Sunday, March 18, 2012
Official Google + application is coming soon to Windows Phone
Good news for the Google + users, finally Google will be providing Windows Phone users with official Google + application, as a PR Spokesperson from Google Germany, Stefan Keuchel, has revealed that an official Google+ app is on the way to Windows Phone.
This is indeed surprising because Google has succesfully avoided Windows Phone platform by not releasing any official application for it's popular products like Google Maps, Google Mail, Google Reader while developing simultaneously for multiple platforms like Symbian, iOS and of course Android.
Posted by Pero Farmak at 10:12 AM
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Something very cool begins next week.
Privateer Press will release the first three novellas in their Skull Island eXpress fiction line. These are stories taking place in the land of Immoren, the setting for the tabletop miniatures games Warmachine and Hordes, as well as the Iron Kingdom roleplaying game.
In a nutshell, it's the classic fantasy world + big fighting robots of various denominations, from steampunk to H.G. Wells to something resembling anime mechs--yet somehow it all holds together in a rich and cohesive universe.
Veteran authors C.L. Werner and Larry Correia have written two of the first three novellas featuring iconic characters from the Warmachine and Hordes games, "Moving Targets" and "Instruments of War."
I've written the third, featuring the Devil Dogs mercenary company led by Captain Samantha "Sam" MacHorne. While she's the most famous Devil Dog, the story is about the entire company, especially Sam "the boys." "The Devil's Pay" falls somewhere between Aliens and Firefly in its combination of horror, mayhem, and dysfunctional family dynamics.
The novella also serves as a prelude to Dark Convergence, a novel introducing the setting's latest faction, a group of art-deco clockwork fanatics. That should be a pretty big deal, as it'll be the first substantial look players will have at the faction before its models are available later this spring.
I hope you'll check 'em out.
Here's where they're teasing new information. Go like the page, and you'll see all the new updates.
The stories will be available directly from Privateer and also from Amazon. I'll post direct links as soon as they're available.


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Sam was admitted to hospital at 1 June 2009. We re so excited and anxious. Unfortunately doctor decided not to take out his trachea tube now since they found out that the airway area just above the trachea was significantly collapsed on the left side.Other area ( including area that is compressed by the once enlarged heart ) is perfectly opened.Doctor explained that it may caused by the prolong use of the trachea plus the trachea size ( size 5.0-shiley ) which is too big for Sam.So ironic , the trachea could not be taken out that time because of the trachea itself.
So, doctor change the trachea tube to a smaller size tube. Normally it will take more than 1 month for the collapse airway to heal.We need to decide when will Sam go through the same procedure of airway scope as it need to be done under general anesthesia.
We need to pray first asking our good Lord as His timing is always perfect.He knows when will be the perfect time for Sam.Tentatively it will be in August or September.
They also did a scope to look at the voice cord and found that the left side was not moving well. It means they could not take out the feeding tube yet.For this kind of scope ( so many kind of scope ! ) we need to wait until July. Meanwhile Sam couldn't take anything orally even for practising.
We re quite sad during this admission as many things happened to Sam ;the difficult times Sam was going through when they set his IV plug made Sam struggling and crying.Set IV plug for patient who s been staying in hospital for long time usually very difficult since they have been poked many many times making the feasible vein so difficult to find.This time is a night mare.Many trials with needle, hours of hours crying-up to 1.30 am !, swelling leg, and finally they put Sam to sleep with gas.Then they set the IV plug on his neck.
Minor bleeding after the scope procedure which cause his mouth full of blood.The blood streak also come out from his neck. Though this is normal, it is painful to see Sam on this "bloody" episode.Well, At least we re one step closer to "free of tubes" episode
Sam's heart is still slightly dilluted but his cardiac failure is resolved.Two lessions on his liver were seen significantly enlarged but we believe -as our surgeon said it may - that it is the 'dying' tumor change into fibrosis.
God is still in control.Sam has been perfectly healed by His word and power.In His time He will proof it.


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first team / OL 3-1 FCNA
The Champions wrap up
Published on the 26 May 2007 à 23:00 by BV
OL lived up to its title pf champion by dominating FC Nantes Atlantique 3 goals to 1. Florent Malouda scored a double and Karim Benzema scored OL's 3rd. On a night of huge celebrations at Gerland, the crowd paid emotional homage to outgoing captain Claudio Caçapa.
Before the final match of the season kicked off, Claudio Caçapa and Gérard Houllier received a trophy from Jean-Michel Aulas. Just beforehand, the OL captain had received standing ovation. As the teams were read out, Gerland stood as one to salute the player who captained OL to 6 consecutive French championships. The Nantais gave the champions a guard of honour as the 2 sides took the pitch.
Despite this encouraging beginning, the game was somewhat slow off the mark. With the exception of Juninho's free kick, which hit the bottom of the post, and the loud cheers that resounded each time Caçapa touched the ball, there was little excitement in the first 15 minutes, so clinically were they dominated by Gérard Houllier's men. What followed confirmed that in season 2006-07, a veritable gulf separated OL from the Nantais, as Karim Benzema confirmed the considerable qualities that have earned him a place in the France squad. After he had a shot deflected on the edge of the area (19'), the young forward saw one shot cannon off Tony Heurtebis' post and another fly straight to Nantes keeper's gloves (28' and 30'). After Juninho hit the post, the young Olympien rounded the Nantes keeper twice (!) and came desperately close to giving his side a 2-goal advantage (31').
Ten minutes earlier, L1's player of the season Florent Malouda had opened the scoring (21'), volleying home a cross from former Nantais Jérémy Toulalan for his 12th goal of the season. The Guyanan could have widened the gap had his powerful shots not found Tony Heurtebis (34' and 48') and the night sky above Gerland (49').
Les Canaris had until that point only proved dangerous on a handful of occasions, doing nothing to inspire any hope of ending their season on a positive note; only Oliech had forced a save from Grégory Coupet (26'). But the Nantais are a proud team and Diallo is not without attacking talent. After a one-two with Oliech, the Malian lashed home past Coupet (52').
But it would take a lot more than that to derail an OL locomotive eager to please their faithful fans. Karim Benzema's cross-cum-shot threatened the Nantes goal line (52') and then Jérémy Toulalan fired just wide from distance. And then Gerland came to its feet as Claudio Caçapa made way for Patrick Müller (62'). Eric Abidal also received a Gerland ovation as he left the field for the last time (82').
A few minutes earlier, Florent Malouda has put the OL train back on the right track. Perfectly released by a long pass from Juninho, the Guyanan won out in his one-on-one with Tony Heurtebis (66'). Somewhat abandoned by his rear guard, the Nantes keeper managed to repel efforts from Sidney Govou (71') and the OL number 10 (85') but cold do nothing to stop Karim Benzema's angled volley (82'). At the other end of the pitch, Grégory Coupet denied Diallo and received a rousing salute from all of Gerland (86').
At full time, the OL fans invaded the pitch to congratulate and commune with their champions. Bring on 2007/2008!


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Friday, June 10, 2016
Lucian, Toxaris 38 (tr. H.W. Fowler and F.G. Fowler):Newer› ‹Older
Death is a God who assumes many shapes; numberless are the roads that lead into his presence.Latin translation by Erasmus:
ποικίλος γὰρ οὗτος ὁ θεὸς ὁ θάνατος καὶ ἀπείρους τὰς ἐφ᾿ ἑαυτὸν παρέχεται ἀγούσας ὁδούς.
varius est iste deus interitus, atque innumerabiles aperit vias quibus ad illum sit aditus.Seneca the Elder, Controversiae 7.1.9 (quoting Cestius Pius, tr. Michael Winterbottom):
This is mankind's wretched lot, that we have one way to be born—but many to die: the noose, the sword, a precipice, poison, shipwreck and a thousand other deaths lie in wait for this wretched life.
haec est condicio miserrima humani generis, quod nascimur uno modo, multis morimur: laqueus, gladius, praeceps locus, venenum, naufragium, mille aliae mortes insidiantur huic miserrimae vitae.


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So, you are a small blue hedgehog or an Italian plumber walking or running through life, collecting points, dodging obstacles, defeating monsters and completing stages to go up to another level.
Once you get the knack of the game, you start to look out for the things that may hold something special for you! They may not be obvious and may just look like another part of the scenery but if you stay open minded and explore a bit, you will get used to expecting these little treasures to be hidden throughout the route. Usually you have to go a little of the beaten path and stay open and curious, thinking "I wonder what's up there?"
When you recognise and activate the hidden 'gifts' - usually by jumping on them! you release something from inside that wasn't at all obvious - it can be a super power, extra points, even extra lives, whatever, it will be something to help you and enhance your role in the game.
As we move through our own life (whether we are ambling along enjoying the scenery or whizzing along collecting points) there are times when we too have to find a way around the obstacles, where we have to use all our strength to fight the monsters that are invariably there, and where we discover that in beating them we get access to a whole new level, we reach another stage in the game.
Sometimes though, we forget that scattered throughout our own journey are also hidden the nuggets of treasure, the wisdom and the sparkling moments that change us and give us new skills, new powers!
We all remember times when we bumped into, or were lead to things that marked a turning point, or opened up a door to a new area of exploration, these things fortify us with new insights and new energy that starts to expand our understanding.
It could be a situation, a chance remark, a quote, or a book but you will know that it is important because you will feel that tingle of recognition inside! that once it is recognised and 'jumped on' it will add to our resources and give us new tools in this game called life.
"The wise man reads both books and life itself." - Yutang LinSo as we make our way through each stage of our life, let's not be too busy dodging the obstacles and battling the monsters to know that hidden (usually in plain sight) are little treasures that once 'jumped on' can brings us gifts. As these things often look like everyday objects and situations we have to stay open and curious, listen to our instincts and notice the tingles and hunches and never be too busy to think "I wonder what's up there".


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The three essential elements of Durham College Students Inc. are:
· Governance
· Service
· Interaction
The foundation of DCSI is a strong governance structure. This is done by upholding the principles of transparency and accountability, and implementing these values into the core of every by-law and policy created.
With services such as access to counselling and an extensive food bank, to name just a couple, DCSI is here to serve the needs of the students. We provide personal support and avenues for students to engage in campus life and excel both socially and professionally.
Interaction is a key component to DCSI, which is why every student at Durham College is welcome to visit the Student Centre and start a conversation with us. In fact, students are encouraged to do so, as it is their input and ideas that will help DCSI flourish and grow. We aim to provide a respectful platform for all students to voice their opinions in an open, diverse and inclusive environment.


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The law recently passed by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to make medical examination mandatory for couples intending to get married in order to prevent the danger of passing on some hereditary diseases to offspring is very timely. The law, cited as the Kaduna State Pre-marital (Medical Examination) Enforcement Law 2017 stated that any person intending to marry shall submit him/herself for medical examination before the conduct of the marriage.
The law provides that any person who contravenes any provisions of the law commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine of not less than N100,000 or imprisonment of not less than six months or both. It also provides that any health facility, health worker or any other person who issues a false result or assists in the issuance of same commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of N200,000 or imprisonment of not less than one year or both. According to the bill, the medical examination including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and genotype test among others shall be conducted twice, three months before the marriage and two weeks to the marriage. The examination shall be conducted simultaneously for both parties in an approved health facility while the result shall be explained to them by a medical doctor who must issue a certificate.
The Chairman, House Committee on Information Nuhu Goro Shadalafiya called on the Executive arm of government to embark on massive enlightenment and awareness on the law after the passage of the bill. He said if implemented the law would enhance and increase the life span of families as well as improve the state's economy. The spread of HIV/AIDS is often done accidentally through marriage, especially when some intending partners either do not know their HIV status or they fail to disclose their HIV positive status to their partners. In a society where many husbands are polygamous, it puts too many people at unnecessary risk.
People are not really aware of the dangers of contracting hepatitis but with this law they will know that it is equally serious and as for the genotype test, it is better for the couple to know their genotype before getting married and give birth to children that have sickle cell anaemia. Some parents become too stressed that at the end, it leads to their separation compounding the situation of the children.
However, we must worry about the practicality of this law. This is because the state has not often dabbled into matters such as marriage, preferring to leave them in the hands of social institutions. The likelihood of societal resistance is quite high, but we have to start from somewhere. Churches, mosques and parents that contract traditional marriages must all be brought into enforcement of this law. The fact is that some communities in some states have been conducting pre-marital HIV/AIDS voluntarily, so the law is only intended to further this practice and make it mandatory.
Another problem could arise due to cost. Some of the tests do not come cheap, providing an excuse for some intending couples not to do it. Such persons must however be reminded that the cost of a test is only a fraction of the cost of HIV, hepatitis or sickle cell treatment, apart from the distress. On the whole, we see Kaduna's new law as a very good and timely one indeed and we urge other states to take a cue from it. It must however be preceded by massive public enlightenment. Marriage should no longer be seen as a personal or private matter that government should not go into, given the grave health implications that it has for the community as a whole.
It is the responsibility of the authorities to see to the welfare and other aspects of the people.


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We got away from Whitehorse this morning even though there was some talk of taking a zero day. I'm glad we left; it was a beautiful day for driving.
We didn't go very far, only about 189 miles, but we made several stops along the way so it took us most of the day. Our first stop was at the bridge over the Yukon River a few miles south of Whitehorse. I don't think there's anything too special about the bridge, but its blue color over the clear waters of the Yukon and Marsh Lake make it something special to look at. Just as we were walking toward the bridge we spotted an eagle flying low over the river with wings spread and head and tail gleaming in the sunlight. What a magnificent bird.
The Yukon River is 2000 miles long beginning at the Yukon/British Columbia border and flows Northwest through Alaska to eventually empty into the Bering Sea.
Wouldn't you know, right about lunch time, we were at Johnson's Crossing. This is the place we stopped as we were inbound to sample the cinnamon bun. I was thinking Johnson's Crossing won the contest with the best cinnamon bun. Gene says it tied for first place. I don't know; all I know is we stopped to get another one today. While Gene went in to purchase said bun, I prepared our lunch sandwiches. We shared the bun for dessert and it was very fine indeed and right from the oven. Yummy.
|Teslin River at Johnson's Crossing
Johnson's Crossing, the name the locals use when speaking of the bridge over the Teslin River, is the location of one of the original lodges on the Alaska Highway. Before the highway was built, all goods and supplies for Teslin traveled this river from Whitehorse.
On down the road at the town of Teslin, we stopped to visit the George Johnston Museum. Actually, Gene went in and I sat this one out. He gave me a good report when he got back to the motor home. The museum is basically a Tlingit Heritage museum with George Johnston as the main attraction.
George was a Tlingit living near Teslin. He was a trapper and maybe a little eccentric. He was the first person in the community to buy a car which he used for winter trapping on the frozen river. He painted the car white to blend in with the snow and ice. It was so cold he had to drain the water from the radiator and he kept the water in a pan on the stove. When he saw an animal walking on or near the river, he poured the water back in the radiator and off to the river he went.
|Swift River
Other items in the museum included traditional Tlingit household items and ceremonial clothing, animal hides, stuffed animals, and a replica of a trapper's cabin. This is not an art gallery and the items displayed were made for home use and well worn--precisely the kind of museum Gene likes. He felt it was well worth the $4 admission.
We stopped for the night at a pullout near Rancheria Falls.
CRITTER COUNT: Just after we crossed the bridge over the Teslin River at Johnson's Crossing we spotted two black bear cubs. I'm sure mom was somewhere close by, but we didn't see her. Even though we've seen many eagles, so many that I've quit counting, I'm going to count the one we saw today because his low flight across the river was breathtaking.
That's it for today. Thanks for tagging along.


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Oh my! So many time has passed since the last trend post. I almost forgot about it. And there are new fashion trends where ever I turn around! I'm very sure that the most of you already heard about the nude color. It goes with everything, but really everything. What I like the most, are the nude tops, blouses ( nude blouses are the must have this season! Be sure to get one! ) or dresses. The most beautiful combinations with nude palette are black, pink, blue... Be sure to have matching shoes. You always need to have something matching with nude. Also the haute couture runway can't got without this color ( the most common pieces are those with nude colored feathers and sparkles ). At the end there is not much to say, the color is just perfect & very simple to combine. Tell me about your nude palette pieces from your closet here! ( <-- click! ). See you next time!
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
How To: The Waterfall Braid
I know I've already posted a very similar hair tutorial to this a while back ago. The name is same, but as you can see the technique is different. It looks hard at first, but when you get in the rhythm it will be like riding a bike. This hairstyle is very girly, so it's perfect for school, holidays and events. If you want to see the video, view my old also waterfall hairstyle tutorial here! ( <-- click! ). For more hairstyle you can also visit my friend's fashion & hair blog - Girl's Stuff! Bye!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
How To: Maiden Twists Hairstyle
Here's another awesome hair tutorial that I've found on the amazing blog that I just adore - A Beautiful Mess Blog. They are so inspirational and original. There is just, no one like them! for more info. for this hair tutorial you can find on their post here! ( <--- click! ). This hairstyle is not hard at all for those who have long hair. You need to start twisting a section of your hair right behind your ear until you reach the end. Then pin it in place. Repeat it again but on the other side of your head. And all done! Your beautiful simple hairstyle is finished! Just don't forget to tuck in any ends so they don't show. See you!
Monday, May 28, 2012
How To: Blow Dry Basics
Hi! Here is you daily dose of pretty! You can learn more about basic hairstyles from my previous posts: How To: Long Basic Curls & How To: The Basic Hairstyle. To me, the basic tutorials are the best tutorials for beginners and those who want to improve themselves. This post shows you the best way to get a clean end to your hairstyle and make as much possible "natural" hair volume.
First, on wet hair, spray leave-in conditioner or detangler so that you're not ripping at your hair as you brush it out. Not on wet hair! Second, blow your bangs section out first. The sooner you blow this out, the more control you'll have over parting. After partially drying, apply a frizz tamer, argan oil or protective serum. Just a little from the middle of your hair to the ends. At the fifth picture you can see that the girl is pulling the sections around as she drys. Stretching them will smooth them and make sure that the hair is laying evenly on the brush. Continue like that until you reach the top! After the hair has cooled, take the nozzle off, flip your head over and "stir it up". It's very useful, try it, you can't make a mistake!
Sunday, May 27, 2012
How To: Tie A Hair Scarf
First, I always had problems with hair scarfs. They just don't like me. Unfortunately, I like them. Especially at summer, ( and it's coming very fast! ). I'm addicted to the beautiful vintage look they reflect. So, I immediately went to Pinterest ( they just have it all ), and found this amazing tutorial that shows how to tie a hair scarf. Surprisingly, it's very easy. I'm not good at tying things, so that is a biiiggg plus.
If you don't have a hair scarf, and you desperate want to try this, I've found a great site HERE. It has a big selection of not only hair scarves, but hair clips, bandanas, headbands, hair accessories.... and much more! Tell me what you think here ( <--- click! )!
If you don't have a hair scarf, and you desperate want to try this, I've found a great site HERE. It has a big selection of not only hair scarves, but hair clips, bandanas, headbands, hair accessories.... and much more! Tell me what you think here ( <--- click! )!
Saturday, May 26, 2012
How To: The Basic Hairstyle
Hey! Here is another basic hair tutorial that I've promised that I will post. You can see the previous one here ( <--- click! ), it's pretty useful just like this one. At the first section you can see that the girl on the picture explains how to use an curling iron ( or the hair wand ). So, warp your lock along the whole iron, and don't coil it too tight! Hair irons damage the hair more than any other hair products. Normally, flat iron your ends at medium heat to get a smooth look. And done!
Thursday, May 24, 2012
How To: Dying Your Hair Red
Can I tell you a secret? I don't have read hair. But I am in love with it, and I love red as a color also. When I was a little girl, my favorite Disney Princess was Ariel - the little mermaid. I wanted her beautiful fire read hair more than anything in the world ( I know, it sounds a little lame ). Because I was very interested in it, I did a little research on Google, and found some good advices.
1. Clairol Professional Dye
I recommend for you to use Clairol Torrids "Audacious Red" for a vibrant, red-orangey shade or Reddest Fire Red for a darker ( but still red-orange ) color. Don't buy the dyes online. If you visit a beauty store in person ( go-to shop is Sally's ), you can pick out the shade you want based on swatches. In the end, the best shade for you depends on your natural hair color and what sort of shade you're trying to achieve. Professional dyes are fairly easy to use and will ALWAYS produce a much more consistent color than box dyes.
If you use professional dye, you also need to buy developer with which to mix it. The volume of the developer that you'll require also depends on your starting color and your desired color. Usually at a beauty store, the sales assistants can recommend which one you should use. Regardless of what volume you choose though, you should always go with the "Creme" developer, which is loaded with conditioner to protect your hair from damage.
Although there is no perfect anti-shade shampoo, I quite like John Frieda's radiant red.
"People who don't have red hair don't know what trouble is." – Anne of Green Gables
One day I'm going to try it.
How To: Half-Up, Half-Down Hairstyle
Hey! I've been looking for this hair tutorial for a long time. and I finally found it! It's pretty simple, and the main reason why I was searching for it, it's because this hairstyle became a big hit this season! Madonna wore a similar hairstyle to this in her music video for "Girls Gone Wild". I always like to choose the least demanding hair tutorials, so for this one, you're going to need is a small comb and a bobby-pin. A big plus would be if you all ready have naturally straight hair. Again, pretty simple, but stylish!
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
DIY: Song Lyric Wall Art
Since I've entered into the blogging world, I was very interested into D.I.Y. projects and crafts. They really bring out the handy girl inside of me. And the blogging world helped me with lots of fun, original ideas! The best and largest selection of them I've found on Pinterest . The best from blogs all over the world. That is how I bumped on this creative, original tutorial from - A Beautiful Mess Blog ( I think that I'm falling in love with it! It's so beautiful, and you can really find anything! ) Thank you for sharing this with us A Beautiful Mess Blog! xxx
The Tutorial:
Here's how I did it... Step 1. Find a paint by number or vintage painting that you like, but not one you adore (since you'll be painting over most of the design). A damaged piece works great, or a print you aren't too crazy about or ever a duplicate piece, like mine. Steps 2-3. Supplies needed: Artwork, Letter stickers (see 3 for the exact stickers I used. I purchased them at the art section of Michaels. You can also get them at hardware stores everywhere) White paint (in hindsight I would use spray paint, just a hint!), a paint brush and scissors. Step 4. Cut out and plot out your design. I know it's an extra step to cut out each letter, but it's much easier to create nice spacing this way! Step 5. Stick stickers. Place them as perfectly or imperfectly as you fancy! Steps 6-8. Cover the entire art piece with a coat (or two) of white paint. I wish I would have used spray paint because my letters bled a tiny bit. Spray paint is preferable. Step 9. Allow your paint to dry. I layed my piece on the front porch for an hour. Next, peel the letters off carefully. Step 10. Yay!
You did it. Enjoy your new piece of art! ♥
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Monday, May 21, 2012
How To: Style Your Long Hair Short
This is a very useful tutorial, because us long haired girls, can love their long locks more than everything in this wold. Now normally, I've always wondered how would I look with short hair, but I am too scared to cut it. It looks perfect! Those beautiful curls fell down perfectly! And the big plus is that is not hard at all. Just divide the hair and put it on the top ( pin it ). After that let it fall down on the hidden bun from your back head hair and curl it with a heat hair curler! I'm going to try it one day and leave a post about it! I'm so excited. See you soon!
|The final look!
From My Closet: The Back Zip Tee
Hey guys! You may remember that on one post, I wrote: "An awesome fashion post upcoming...", so.. HERE IT IS! I need to apologize in advance for the bad pictures. The light was very low. But the tee is very beautiful and awesome! I was gifted this for my birthday a while back from one of my friends. And for the record, It can't really unzip. I just fell in love with the color and the combination of baby & neon pink. And the texture is great and soft, which I like the most about it. That is how it became my absolute go-to tee.
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Now, I'm not a big fan of neon colors, but honestly, I was surprised how much they can look good. And if I forgot to say, NEON is a big hit this season ( well, more precisely - dresses ). And the color is very flattering, because you can wear it with everything. But I think the grey & pink combination is the winner! Now, normally I get so addicted on the new things in my closet, that the last time I went shopping, I've bought a beautiful baby pink spring sweater! To cut the story short, I would whole-heartedly recommend this beautiful tee and color! Absolutely love it!
Thursday, May 17, 2012
How To: Kristen Stewart Inspired Hair Tutorial
Kristen looked stunning at the Eclipse premiere 2009! And those french braids look perfect! This is another going-out hairstyle, that I've said that I'm going to post more often. It looks feminine and chic, also it's not very hard. Use a hair volumizer before you start braiding, because of the effect! Good luck!
How To: Basic Long Curls
Sometimes the most wanted tutorials are those who show us the basic stuff: how to get long curls, straight hair or wild messy curls. I'm sure that most of you know with what to get the basic look, but do you how? So, here is a very instructive tutorial, plus it's very quick and easy! I recommend you try it, because this looks pretty almost on everyone! And it's very popular this season! The name says ti all:
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
How To: The Twisted Sister Hairstyle
This is a beautiful classy bun! Exactly what you need in these sunny spring days! But, as you can see it looks more like a classy going-out-on-a-dinner/date hairstyle. I haven't posted many of these hairstyles, so if you are the tipe of a girl that likes these classy up-dos then this is a perfect hair tutorial for you! But it wouldn't be a mistake if you wore it at day. As you can see the text is very faint, so just follow the pictures. Bye, bye!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
HA! Problem solved!
Big Problem!
Hey guys! As you can see my blog has gone white. How stupid. And that is all my fault, because I was so desperate to get the blog navigation ( as you can see, it's there ) that my lack of knowledge led me to destroying my blog. How typical for me. But until then, I'm afraid that everyone is going to get blind from this much of witness. I'm so sorry!
Monday, May 14, 2012
How To: A Reverse Crown Braid
The summer days are coming, so get ready! This season is all about ponies, messy buns & braids. And this is also a perfect hairstyle for these sunny days, even though it's raining outside here. But, no worries. As you can see the little braid side bun is very stylish and it fits perfectly on medium length hair. It's simple you won't need anything except a bobby pin and a rubber band. At the end just tuck in the rest of your side braid. See you soon!
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
How To: Upside Down French Braid Bun Hairstyle
Hey everyone! Here's a quick, beautiful hairstyle that is a little bit hard, because you'll need to do ti upside down. So you arms and head might hurt afterwords. But trust me, it's worth it, because you will have an awesome, chic hairstyle! It's very similar to a hair tutorial I've posted a long time ago - The Fun Bun ( <-- click! ). And you can combine these two hairstyles: when you make the upside down braid, using a rubber band make a pony on the top of your head. Then you can continue the 'fun bun' tutorial. Good luck!
P.S. An awesome fashion post, upcoming! Stay tuned!
P.S. An awesome fashion post, upcoming! Stay tuned!
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· Receivables represent amounts owed to the firm as a result of sale of goods or services in the business.
· Receivables results from credit sales
· It forms a part of current assets.
· Also known as Accounts receivable, trade receivables, customer receivables and book debts.
· The purpose of maintaining or investing in receivables is to meet competition and to increase the sales and profits.
1. Cost of financing receivables:
· Concern incurs some costs for collecting receivables
2. Cost of collection:
· Proper collection of receivables is essential for receivables management.
· Customers who do not pay the money during a stipulated credit period are sent reminders for payment or sent some persons for collecting the amount.
· All these costs are known as collection cost
3. Bad debts:
· Amount which the customer fail to pay are known as bad debts.
· Concern may able to reduce bad debts through efficient collection machinery
Factors influencing the size of receivables:
1. Size of credit sales
2. Credit policies
3. Terms of trade
4. Expansion plans
5. Relation with profits
6. Credit collection efforts
7. Habits of customers
Forecasting the receivables:
Forecasting the receivables is an estimation which will help the concern in planning its receivables. The following factors will help in forecasting receivables:
1. Credit period allowed:
· The ageing of receivables is helpful in forecasting
· Longer the amounts remain due, the higher will be the size of receivables
· Increase in receivables will result in more profits as well as higher costs too
· Collection expenses and bad debts will also be more.
· If credit period is less, then the size of receivables will also be less
2. Effect of cost of goods sold:
· Increase in sales results in decrease in cost of goods sold.
· Sales should be increased to that extent where costs are low.
3. Forecasting expenses:
· Receivables are associated with number of expenses
· Costs of receivables are more than the income, further credit sales should not be allowed.
4. Forecasting average collection period and discounts:
· Average collection period is more than the size of receivables will be more.
· Average collection period:
X No.of working days
5. Average size of receivables:
· Determination of average size of receivables will helpful in forecasting receivables.
· Average size of receivables:
= Estimated annual sales X Average collection period
Receivables management involves the following aspects:
1. Forming of credit policy:
· Every company must adopt a credit policy. Credit policy relates to
a. Quality of Trade accounts or credit standards:
· Volume of sales will be influenced by the credit policy of a concern.
· By liberalizing credit policy, the sales will be increased,
· The increased volume of sales will be increased the cost and risk of bad debts
· Credit to only creditworthy customers will save costs like bad debt losses, collection costs and investigation costs etc
· Quality of trade accounts should be decided so that credit facilities are extended only upto the optimum level.
b. Length of credit period:
· It means the period allowed to the customers for making the payment
· Customers paying well in time also be allowed certain cash discount.
· Concern fixes its own terms of credit depending upon its customers and volume of sales.
c. Cash discount:
· Cash discount is allowed to immediate payment of customers
· Discount allowed involves cost
· Financial manager compare the cost of discount and the amount of fund realized
· Discount should be allowed only if its cost is less than the earnings.
d. Discount period:
· Collection of receivables influenced by the period allowed for availing discount
· Additional period allowed for this facility may prompt some more customers to avail discount and make payments.
2. Executing credit policy:
· After formulating credit policy proper execution is important.
· Evaluation of credit applications and finding out the credit worthiness of customers should be undertaken
a. Collecting credit information:
· Collecting credit information about the customers is the first step in implementing credit policy.
· Information should be adequate and proper analysis about the financial position of the customers is possible.
· Sources of collecting credit information are financial statements, credit rating agencies, reports from banks etc.
b. Credit analysis:
· After gathering information , analyse the creditworthiness of the customer
· Credit analysis will determine the degree of risk associated, the capacity of the customer to borrow and his ability and willingness to pay.
c. Credit decision:
· After analyzing the creditworthiness of the customer, decision has to take whether the credit is to be extended and then upto what level.
· Match the creditworthiness of the customer with the credit standard of the company.
· If customers creditworthiness is above the credit standards then the credit is allowed.
3. Formulating and executing collection policy:
· Collection policy be termed as Strict and Lenient.
· Strict policy of collection will involve more efforts on collection
· Such policy will enable early collection of dues and will reduce bad debts losses.
· It may also reduce the volume of sales.
· Some customers may not appreciate the efforts of the concern and may shift to another concern thus causing reduced sales and profits.
· A lenient policy may increase the debt collection period and more bad debt losses.
· Collection policy should devise the following steps:
§ Sending a reminder for payments
§ Personal request through telephone etc
§ Personal visits to the customers
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Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Carbon Literacy training for students
Do you want to improve your employability by gaining knowledge and skills other graduates don't have?
Are you worried about climate change and want to find out ways you can act on it?
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we are currently facing and it will affect all aspects of society.
As a result, employers are increasingly realising the importance of employing graduates with an understanding of environmental and social issues in order to cope with future challenges.
By taking part in this training, you will gain an understanding of:
Carbon Literacy training consists of two parts:
1. 'Carbon Literacy Knowledge'
'Carbon Literacy Knowledge' will cover the basic science of climate change and you can complete this part of the training by either attending a film screening of "Before the Flood" on 4th of October 14:00-16:00 or by completing a 3 hour e-learning module.
2. Carbon Literacy Workshop- "Climate Change Action and Communication"
This is a workshop led by MMU's Carbon Literacy trainers. In this fun and engaging session, you will learn about what you can do to act on climate change as well as how you can persuade others to do the same.
Qualifications and recognition:
You will receive an official Carbon Literacy Certificate and the training also counts towards your MMU Futures Award. Please note that you will need to complete both the "Carbon Literacy Knowledge" section as well as the "Carbon Literacy workshop" in order to gain your Carbon Literacy certificate.
Please note:
The e-learning is offered to Manchester Met students via an external provider, Virtual College. If you opt for the e-learning option, we will need to provide your email address to them and the Carbon Literacy Project. Their privacy policy is available here: http://www.virtual-college.co.uk/toc/privacy-policy.aspx
This course is only for Manchester Met students.
Places are limited, so please only register if you are sure you can attend. If you fail to turn up you may be taking the opportunity from another student.


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Bad credit is now no more a new thing. Change in job, sudden financial crisis, gap in job continuance, lacuna in flow of steady income is some of the reason which gives rise to bad credit. Bad credit is not a desirable thing for anyone. It's a compulsion and inability to pay our financial obligation in time. With change in time and tradition, now availing loans even at the cost of bad credit is no more a surprise.
Bad credit as per FICO is a score less than 580 out of 800. The reason may be missed repayments leading to arrears, defaults CCJs. IVAs, and bankruptcy. Situations in life keep on changing. Past can never be necessarily a standardization of one's financial behaviors even in future concern. Loan for bad credits firmly trust on it and facilitates bad credit borrows not only to fulfill their financial need but also to uplift their credit status by making their repayment on time.
A loan for bad credit is available in variety of its form. Applying for secured bad credit loan will ask you to pledge some collateral as security against loaned amount. Collateral may be your house, land, car or any acceptable assets. If you are in need of some huge fund then opting secured form of this loan will be a sage step. Under this, you can enjoy to borrow large sum of money with flexible repayment tenure and low rate of interest. But if you do not want to put your property at risk or if you do not have anything to put as security then unsecured version of it will be an appropriate for you. It is approved quickly. The interest rate may be a bit high as compared to secured one but with existing competition in loan market, you can get the loan at competitive rate.
Loans for bad credit are available in all eminent financial institutions, prominent lenders and credit unions. You can have multiple loan quotes on internet with easy accessing. Compare them all in terms of their repayment tenure, interest rate and amount. Ensure to deal with reputed lenders. A deliberate selection of loan program will make your path easy for smooth lending.
The loan is of immense help for the borrowers whose application was not considered earlier chiefly because of poor credit but now they can not only avail the loan like normal borrowers but also can improve their credit status. The importance lies in its beauty of easy availability by all prominent credit unions.


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I feel terrible that we can't do all the extra things that other parents and kids do. On numerous occasions, Bella has brought home flyers for stuff that she'd like to do. Most of the time, we can't do any of them due to work schedules.
I work two jobs to make sure that we can have the things we need be it new glasses, clothes to replace the ratty stuff, new shoes because our feet are growing at an alarming rate. I just want to make sure that the kids are happy with what they have. I hope they're never want for anything.
So, I'm trying to get a beauty YouTube channel started. I pick up things to test and review and create content with. This does not go in front of my children's needs. You ask either kid if they're happy. I'm 98% sure both will tell you, "Yes." You ask either kid if there are things they wish we could do more often or things they'd like to have. They'll both tell you, "Absolutely." Wanna know what else they'll tell you? They'll tell you that they understand that we can't always do the awesome and fun things. They understand that we don't always have the money to do stuff all the time. They UNDERSTAND that so long as we're together, everything is perfect.
My family is wonderful. My kids are fantastic. My daughter is creative. My bonus son is passionate. My husband is amazingly supportive of me, his son, and our daughter. I couldn't ask for anything more, really. A lot of the other things will come in time and when it's right. We'll get a break one day and we'll be appreciative of the experiences that we've had to get to that point.


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|Jenn's Sad, Sad Closet
< ------- THIS was the normal state of my closet for a shockingly long time.
I know….trust me, I know.
I've lost clothes (not to mention shoes, jewelry, exercise equipment and my sanity) in there.
I don't enjoy living in clutter - it stresses me out to no end. The problem was that every time I thought about tackling this mess, I gave up before I even started. It seemed like way too big of a problem. It was too time consuming and too complicated. (What if I don't have enough room for my shoes or clothes?...What if my favorite necklace isn't at the bottom of that pile and I have to admit that it seems to be gone for good?)
This is my closet today ------ >
But don't be impressed yet because this ain't my first cleaning rodeo. I go through the clean-clutter cycle on a pretty regular basis. It's not actually all that difficult to organize my closet. The hardest part is starting the job. After that, I just have to set a timer for 5 minutes and clean until the timer ends. That keeps the work from seeming insurmountable because I'm not actually trying to do ALL the work right away. I'm just working for 5 minutes. No big deal. Sometimes I really get into my podcasts and accomplish 30 minutes of good solid cleaning. I even end up enjoying the process. Totally weird but it works.
The tricky part (which I've yet to master) is making sure that I don't allow my closet to become a mountain of work again. The only way for me to succeed is to make sure I spend 5 minutes, 33 seconds on my closet each day. Luckily, that's the EXACT amount of time it takes for me to sing along with Lin-Manuel Miranda as he belts out "My Shot" on the Hamilton soundtrack.
Oh, yes. Hamilton - that groovy but scampy Founding Father is going to be the secret to my success because I've got 23 fabulous hip hop tracks to give me short bursts of organizational inspiration.
Wondering what my next success story will be? Weight lifting.
Wellness, general good health and having a free-from-pain and moderately muscular body is the Everest of mountains in my life right now. I have SO FAR to go and so little time to spare for exercise.
The idea of doing a 30 minute workout feels like the impossible dream, because it sounds draining and I also seriously doubt that it will make much of a difference. Luckily - science and hip-hop are coming to my rescue!
The Science
A recent Scientific American article reported that 30 minutes of walking each day (even if the walking happens in bits and pieces) reduces the risk of dying over a three-year period by 33%. That might not be enough to turn me into a svelte athlete, but it's a darn good start.
As far as weight training goes, there's some really great news in that department as well. This article from Greatist gives me a lot of hope because it turns out that a couple of basic strength training workouts each week could result in huge benefits.
I'm already doing a good job of getting plenty of steps in each day. (There's nothing like a little bit of marital FitBit competition to inspire a more walking, amirite?) Now I need to find a way to add two 20-minute strength training workouts into each week. I panicked just thinking about the idea of setting aside time to build muscle until I remembered my new hero - Lin-Manuel.
My hip-hop Hamilton plan!
Workout #1 - Start the Hamilton soundtrack at "Ten Duel Commandments" and keep going all the way through "What Comes Next." It's not quite 20 minutes (15 minutes, 39 seconds) but I'll be pumped up enough that I know I'll keep going…King George is my new favorite villain so 'ending' with him is perfect because I won't let him have the last word!
Workout #2 - Start Hamilton at "Non-Stop," skip the two tracks that bum me out ("Take A Break" and "Say No To This") so I don't lose my fight and keep pumping iron (or, in my case, heavy plastic) all the way through "The Room Where It Happens." That's 19 minutes and 14 seconds of heart-pounding patriotism.
So there you have it - I'm going to use my favorite music to break my emotional mountains (organization and creating a healthy, strong body) down into tiny pieces.
I am NOT throwing away my shot!


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The third in the series where I am trying to think through the current approaches to securing virtual environments...
See part one and two here...
Virtualization enables organizations to optimally manage their infrastructure resources. It can provide significant cost benefits (by sharing resources), flexibility (by just-in-time allocation of resources where they are needed), and agility (speed of provisioning resources). Therefore, organizations have been able to virtualize:
- Devices/OS: Companies such as VMWare, Citrix, Microsoft, and Sun are providing hypervisor, virtual machine, and virtual device solutions where several virtual "devices," "servers," or "desktops" can mimic separate physical devices.
- Networks: Virtualized networks enable dynamic collaboration by slicing bandwidth into virtual, isolated channels that can be assigned to a particular set of devices, real or virtual. Setting up new connections and collaborative environments becomes extremely easy.
- Applications: Virtual applications can either be streamed down to execute on local desktops (Microsoft App-V or Altiris SVS) or executed remotely from server farms such as Citrix XenApp. This allows applications to be portable and accessible from anywhere while reducing inter-application conflicts.
This makes data the "constant" in a dynamically changing environment — even if the location of data itself is virtualized. Data will also have the longest lifetime of the four elements in the infrastructure and thus will have to live "outside" of the virtual environment. Therefore, from a security standpoint, it is imperative that data becomes the focus of protection - and we dont just continue protecting the infrastructure. Data is the critical asset, and since it travels across boundaries and lives longer than virtual elements, it can be easily compromised.


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This is my last Providence post for a while, methinks (at least until we visit the city again). I had a few more items I wanted to share and they all didn't warrant their own posts. So, here are some basic logistical tips gleaned from our three-day weekend for you:
We ended up at the Providence Biltmore. The Biltmore is the oldest hotel in Providence (built in 1922) and thanks to a recent renovation, is actually a pretty nice place to stay. It's built in an "L" shape which means that every rooms has a view of downtown (this can be a good or bad thing, depending on how you feel about gazing into office windows).
As is frequently the case in old hotels, our room was quirky and tiny. I got our room through Hotwire and we only spent $75 per night, so I didn't really mind. Had we been spent the rack rate of $170, I mighta been annoyed. The pluses: the staff was (mostly) friendly, there is a Starbucks attached to the hotel, and the location is central and very easy to get to by car or Amtrak.
We ate a lot. I recommend a visit to every restaurant we went to. Chez Pascal was a nice splurge (although during the week there is a very reasonable prix fixe menu), Troup House had a gorgeous setting and great home-style food, and we happily walked (you can take a taxi or the bus) the mile and a half to Nick's for brunch (twice!).
We had sandwiches from Farmstead Downcity for lunch on Saturday. They were prepared to order and were quite yummy and interesting (albeit pricey). The breads were fresh, the tomatoes were heirloom and the cheeses were delicious.
Our only disappointment was Haven Brothers' diner truck. I wanted it to be great; the tradition behind Haven's is so appealing. They've been setting up in virtually the same spot near city hall since 1888. They serve from around 4:00 in the afternoon until 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning. Clearly, intoxication to a level nearing the risk of blood poisoning is required to enjoy food from this cart. The hot dog we shared made up for its lack of quality with its staying power: we both woke up with indigestion and relish-flavored burps (charming, I know).
On the day we arrived, we visited the Johnson and Wales Culinary Museum and Archive. It's really worth a trip and is an easy place to get to if you're coming in on Route 95.
We did a lot of walking about. I strongly recommend a stroll up Broadway (perhaps on your way to Nick's?). The architecture of the homes is just gorgeous. There are a few abandoned looking blocks on your way out of the downtown area, but perservere! Beauty awaits.
We walked from Nick's up into the Federal Hill area. Atwells Avenue is the historic center of the Italian population of Providence. Great food and coffee abound. We bought some wine from the well-curated selection at Gasbarro's. Broccoli rabe-stuffed ravioli was one of the prizes we brought home from Venda Ravioli.
We visited the Rhode Island School of Design's art museum. It's a fairly large collection, and I confess were a little fatigued by the time we'd strolled through most of it. What I would do next time is a pick one part of the collection and send my time there. The collection itself was fairly extensive and covered everything from ancient Egypt to Asia to portraiture to antique homes .... oh and there was some Modern Art too.
What We Missed (That I know of)
We are planning to head down to Providence again - we loved what we saw (and ate!) and still have more to see. Next time we'll be sure to visit the Brown University campus and explore a few more parts of the city. There are walking tours that sounds quite interesting. They are offered by the Rhode Island Historical Society.
On the food front: I must have a New York System hot weiner (can't believe I missed that - and yes that's how they spell "wiener"), we will probably want to visit Al Forno, La Laiterie and Gracie's.
How about you? Have you been to Providence? What should we see and do next time?
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Field Trip: Providence Wrap-Up
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Budapest: The Podcast
About This Show
Interviews and banter with Hungarians and non-Hungarians working in creative fields in Budapest. Made by Brandon. Brandon is an American who has been living in Budapest since what seems like the beginning of time. His primary occupation is manager of Central European University's website presences. Aside from web + technology, music and event management are passions of his and as such he's been a long time music blogger, party organizer, and dj in Budapest. Through these channels he's built up quite the rolodex of friends doing awesome stuff in Budapest. This podcast serves as a natural extension of those relationships.Read more »


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"For Me, Not For Thee"
"Hey, kid, c'mere. Aren't you glad your mother didn't have you yanked with a coathanger?"
In the midst of this past week, with the fundraising drive to mitigate our financial circumstances, getting my three ebooks ready for the relaunch, the interview, editing Tatterdemalion, and attending to thousands of details that make up modern life, I neglected to write about the one big story that directly affected my adopted state of Massachusetts. Actually, there were two, the other being Gov Deval Patrick signing into law a bill raising the minimum wage to $11 ph by 2017, which would be the highest in the nation.
But this is about the Supreme Court's recent 9-0 decision to essentially evaporate the 35 foot buffer zone around family planning centers in Massachusetts that were created seven years ago, giving evangelical bozos unrestricted access to women seeking family planning services. What makes this ruling even more depressing is that the so-called liberals on the court, including the three women that make up a third of the High Court, sided with the reliably right wing nut jobs in this issue.
This is the same judicial body, don't forget, that 20 years ago had supported buffer zones around abortion clinics. In fact,
Buffer zones exist in numerous states — the newest, in New Hampshire, takes effect next month and specifies a 25-foot zone — and have often been controversial. Others also have made their way to the Supreme Court. In 1994, the justices upheld a buffer zone for abortion clinics in Florida. Three years later, they upheld a 15-foot buffer zone around the entrances of abortion facilities in New York state but struck a 15-foot floating zone.This is the same court that was led by William Rehnquist, don't forget, and had on its bench Scalia, Clarence Thomas and Anthony Kennedy. But having all nine justices agree that the Massachusetts buffer zone that had somewhat protected women from right wing harassment violated the First Amendment (even if they were split as to how) is a huge disappointment.
It ought to be noted the SCOTUS benefits from a rigidly enforced 300 foot buffer zone protecting them from the distant din of protesters of both political stripes, which is perfectly in keeping of right wingers and One Percenters who have no problem not living under the same rules as the rest of us.
A yellow line is painted on the sidewalk and pavement surrounding Planned Parenthood Clinics at 1055 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Jan. 15, 2014.It appears as if all nine justices, especially the five right wingers, need a refresher course as to what free speech really means. Thirteen years before the buffer zones were erected, an anti abortion lunatic named John Salvi (who later committed suicide in prison) shot to death 22 year-old Shannon Lowney, who was merely the receptionist who'd opened the doors at a Brookline Planned Parenthood and didn't directly participate in any of the procedures. Salvi and his fellow lunatics had unanimously declared Lowney "Public Enemy #1" and the girl lost her life just for opening a door.
I guess free speech guaranteed by the First Amendment isn't good enough. You have to be able to lay your hands on these women, scream in their faces what murderers they are and to strip them of their last vestige of dignity, safety and privacy (which is what Roe vs Wade was all about) and to even threaten their lives in their insane quest for the sanctity of life. Of course, they pushed before the court a sweet-looking grandmotherly type who bemoaned the fact that she couldn't spread like milk and honey her message of love.
Because these Protestant Pennywhistles knew better than to be repped by another maniac like John Salvi, who was so mentally deranged by the time of his suicide he was convinced liberals were poisoning his food.
The Rude One had a pretty good idea a couple of days ago: Since the SCOTUS had essentially abolished buffer zones for women seeking family planning counseling and services, let's troll them at church, starting with their headquarters at their church in nearby Grafton. Let's block their entry into their church, mock them for their Sky Wizard, shove atheist literature in their faces. Because, fuck, tit for fucking tat, as the Rude One would say.
After all, you never see pro-choice folks blowing up churches and killing their docents and priests. Isn't free speech free for everyone and not just one narrow faction so twisted up in intolerance and hatred that they inevitably turn to murder and violence?


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A lot of other people have written about John Mayer's Playboy interview where he spouts a bunch of racist garbage and women hate.
That's why black people love me.
PLAYBOY: Because you're very?
MAYER: Someone asked me the other day, "What does it feel like now to have a hood pass?" And by the way, it's sort of a contradiction in terms, because if you really had a hood pass, you could call it a ni**er pass. Why are you pulling a punch and calling it a hood pass if you really have a hood pass? But I said, "I can't really have a hood pass. I've never walked into a restaurant, asked for a table and been told, 'We're full.'"
PLAYBOY: It is true; a lot of rappers love you. You recorded with Common and Kanye West, played live with Jay-Z.
MAYER: What is being black? It's making the most of your life, not taking a single moment for granted. Taking something that's seen as a struggle and making it work for you, or you'll die inside. Not to say that my struggle is like the collective struggle of black America. But maybe my struggle is similar to one black dude's.
PLAYBOY: Do black women throw themselves at you?
MAYER: I don't think I open myself to it. My d*ck is sort of like a white supremacist. I've got a Benetton heart and a f*ckin' David Duke c*ck. I'm going to start dating separately from my d*ck.
PLAYBOY: Let's put some names out there. Let's get specific.
MAYER: I always thought Holly Robinson Peete was gorgeous. Every white dude loved Hilary from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.And Kerry Washington. She's superhot, and she's also white-girl crazy. Kerry Washington would break your heart like a white girl. Just all of a sudden she'd be like, "Yeah, I sucked his d*ck. Whatever." And you'd be like, "What? We weren't talking about that." That's what "Heartbreak Warfare" is all about, when a girl uses jealousy as a tactic.
I'm sorry, WHAT? The only thing better than this is his narcissistic, RIDICULOUS apology:


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Mets ace Matt Harvey, who's coming off October elbow surgery, is making good progress and expects to begin throwing in two weeks.
"I haven't had any setbacks," Harvey told the NY Post. "I can't wait. I just want to pick up a ball."
Harvey intends to report to Spring Training on February 15th, along with the other Mets pitchers and catchers.