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Sunday, March 20, 2011
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- Princess Jennifer said...
Another story that makes me smile today. However I am angry with his past owner, why would someone adopt a dog but unable to give him any commitment? They aren't toys but have life instead.
I remember once I rescued a Pekingese on a street and my aunt desperately told me how much she wants it. I gave her in hope she will gives him a home, however she complains that the Pekingese (was still a puppy back then) barking too much as she put him outside the house and always beat him. And sometimes even starve him so that he will 'behaves better.' When I know about this from my uncle (who's unable to stop my aunt from doing so) I immediately took the dog home although I've already 2 dogs at home (also adopted from owners who don't want them anymore). Later my mum told me some of her friends want the dog too but I say thank, but no thanks. One time of this dog being suffer is enough and what's more he suffered twice (abandoned once by first owner and now beaten everyday by second owner). I cannot let him suffer anymore.
Now he is the naughtiest baby in my house, sleeps with me every night and he behaves very well. How I wish people will have more patience towards these dogs as they are just like kids. I will rather these people do not adopt any dog if they cannot promise any lifetime commitment to them.
- March 20, 2011 at 8:47 PM
- RL said...
welldone MDDB and a big THANK YOU to datin.
- March 20, 2011 at 11:40 PM
Oh Boy...I had a shitty day.
Guess what? You saved my day, and ended it on a super sweet note. THANK YOU & BLESS YOU!!!
- March 21, 2011 at 6:38 AM
What more can i say? THANK U MDDB & Datin!!
Reading this really make my day!!
- March 21, 2011 at 8:46 AM


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The Colorado Boys were a group of men who were mustered out of the US military service at the conclusion of the Civil War, migrated to Lincoln County, and filed for homesteads of 160 acres. All had, at one time, served in the Colorado Infantry/Cavalry.
The Colorado Boys included Edward E. Johnson, Isaac DeGraff, James Adams, D. C. Skinner, W. E. Thompson and Richard B. Clark. James Peate arrived shortly afterwards and lived with them.
They arrived in Lincoln County about Christmas 1865 and camped along the Saline River southeast of future town of Beverly. Early interviews with the men indicated they hauled drift wood from the river to thaw the ground for the construction of a dugout. No one has located the exact location of the dugout; however, after visiting with a then living relative of D.C. Skinner, I believe the dugout was built on the River on land later farmed by my maternal uncle---southeast of Beverly.
Several other families soon arrived in the Lincoln County and next door Ottawa Counties in 1866, 1867 and 1868. In 1866 Mr. James Peate of settled in/near Beverly and in 1868 was asked by General Phil Sheridan (he of Civil War fame) to recruit local men to help form about 50 "Scouts" assigned to Col. George Forsyth. This contingent of "frontiersmen" would be chasing Native Americans who had been raiding Caucasian settlers in the Lincoln-Ottawa County area. The Scouts were to remain civilians employed by the U.S. Army. However, Forsyth's second-in-command, Lt. Fred Beecher, was regular army but was killed in the Battle. He was a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher (of Civil War fame).
Peate immediately recruited locals Thomas Alderdice, Thomas Boyle, George Clark, George W. Culver, Andrew Eutsler, Hutson Farley, Lewis Farley, George Green, John Green, John Haley, Frank Herington, Edward E. Johnson (Colorado Boy), John Lyden, Howard Morton, D.C. Skinner (Colorado Boy), Chalmers Smith, William Stubbs, Edward Tozier, Richard Tozier, Henry Tucker, Fletcher Vilott and Eli Zigler.
James Peate, the recruiter, did not die until 1932 and was well known to my mother (born in 1913 and living in Beverly) as the local banker.
George W. Culver was farming near Tescott (my home town), about five miles east of Beverly. I was able to locate his homesteading papers in the Ottawa County courthouse and noted his farm was at one of my favorite "fishing holes." Culver was killed in the battle at Beecher Island.
Andrew Eutsler was the grandfather of one of my maternal aunts (by marriage) and is buried in the local Tescott Cemetery.
I grew up living in Morton Township---named after Howard Morton.
Edward E. Johnson was one of the original Colorado Boys.
Chalmers Smith was the grandfather of one of my maternal aunts (by marriage).
Not all of the people listed above as Scouts actually participated in the Battle of Beecher Island. Peate, along with Boyle, John Green, Edward Johnson, D.C. Skinner, Stubbs, Edward Tozier, and Richard Tozier were later in getting to Fort Harker and then chased Forsyth and the other Scouts to Fort Hays and then to Fort Wallace but ended up missing the final march to follow the "hostiles." This group was then assigned to Col. Lewis Carpenter's 10th Cavalry and participated in locating the battle-weary remnants of Col. Forsyth's command trapped at Beecher Island.
The story could go on and on but I need to return to geology! I have found this Beecher Island story fascinating due to its connection with the hometowns of my father (Tescott) and mother (Beverly). Unfortunately my history classes in grades 1-12 sort of followed the textbook and neglected to mention any of the local history. I also have tromped over the homesteads of several of these scouts and do not want local communities to forget the history associated with both the Scouts and the Native Americans.

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Just when you thought it [the psychopharmaceutical monopoly] had rolled out every possible "pill for an ill" along comes one of the most ridiculous drug pushing exercise I think I have ever witnessed.
A controversial NHS trial will see hundreds of mothers given drugs to stop them having obese babies.
The drug, metformin, a diabetes pill, is being administered to women on the trial up to three times a day during their pregnancy, writes the Daily Mail.
Metformin is a medication for type 2 diabetes, its ultimate goal being to lower blood sugar to a normal level and maintain this level. Both placebo and active drugs in the trial will be supplied by Merck Sante, a subsidiary of Merck KGaA.
The Daily Mail article writes:
The treatment is designed to reduce the food supply to the baby, rather than make the expectant mother lose weight herself.
With studies suggesting that the seeds of obesity are sown in the womb, early intervention could save youngsters from a lifetime of weight problems and ill-health.
The trial is being funded by The UK Clinical Research Collaboration [UKCRC], whom has amongst its partners; The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry [ABPI] - The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency [MHRA] and The Wellcome Trust.
The trial will involve 400 obese but non-diabetic volunteers at hospitals in Liverpool, Edinburgh and Coventry.
The protocol for the trial can be viewed HERE
**Footnote: Metformin is a useful anti-hyperglycaemic agent but significant mortality is associated with drug-induced lactic acidosis. [Source]
More about lactic acidosis HERE
'THE EVIDENCE, HOWEVER, IS CLEAR...THE SEROXAT SCANDAL' By Bob Fiddaman


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Thursday, 24 May 2007
Little queens of karaoke
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You have to start grooming them early for show biz Nanc!
Ask Doug about his karoeke experiences when you return home
- not pretty or in tune!
Safe journey as you prepare to head to Africa.
Hello to the rest of the clan!
- 27 May 2007 at 11:22:00 am AEST
Hello Nancy and , is this right Doogs?. I guess this is your partner/husband?? Sounds like you are having an awesome time. I am a single Mother of 3 (all under 9 yrs of age) living in a trailer park 10 miles out of Santa Barbera in California, USA. I found myself instantly jealous and at the same time inspired by your blog spot. Hoping to travel as soon as I can but I can only save about 25 US dollars a week as I work only 2 shifts as a waitress per week and get the rest of my income from welfare. Still I know I will get there some day and I will be closely following your holidays from now on.
Let me know when your book is out. Sounds great.
Happy Holidays,
Tina (thats me!), Casey, Corey and Nikki.
- 17 June 2007 at 6:40:00 pm AEST
- Nancy Harper said...
Hey Tina, thanks so much for your support. So far it's just been friends and family so it's great to hear someone else has found me! Doog and I are at a backpackers in South africa. The kids love it! I feel lucky! Stay well and keep up that dream. I waitressed for YEARS! And if you can't get far away, you can always explore closer to home! Best, nancy
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Today I found another incredible forward step branded iPhone: IPSWTool. Thanks to this amazing tool you can build your own Firmware; pre-installing software, making different partitions and so forth. Let's look it !
1) Installer
2) BigBoss
3) CrashX
1) OpenSSH
2) InternationalFix
3) BBInfo
1) Cydia
2) BSD SubSystem
And at least but not last the Scheme Partitions where you can decide your own partition's table in easy and graphical way. After the previous iPhone PWNAGE phase you might be able to upload your just-built-in firmware on it. I know, here you can find some "hand steps" in order to build your own firmware too, but I haven't tried it yet because I really want to wait for this smart tool which will help you in these "dirty steps" . So, I'm looking forward to download it !


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We've had a fun first week of fall-though not in a pumpkiny-brisk weather kind of way! I'm linking up with the Friday Favorites again this week with just a few highlights.
We're on our way south for a quick trip. You just can't beat the Gulf Coast beaches in September and October.
2. We got Jay's Halloween costume this week and Lizzy's is underway. They had tons of fun our our quick trip to pick out Jay's this week.
I need someone to be this lobster. Available at Target.
3. We had a blast in t-town last weekend (which you know if you follow me on Instagram ) jay and Daddy went to the game and Lizzy and I took in some of the sights and snacked and watched games at the condo.
If you're a cute little two year old who says "Roll Tide" to everyone you see you collect lots of candy and freebies during the game!
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Lookee....Lookee! I got this in the mail!! It is a T-shirt from City Knitting in Grand Rapids, MI. I apologize 150 times to the blogger that had this on her blog. I called the knit shop right then to order. But now I cannot remember whose blog it was. Nonetheless, you can call City Knitting at 616-454-9276. They do not take internet purchases on this shirt. It was designed by one of their customers who had made some notecards, and they asked her to make up a design for a t-shirt. Isn't it wonderful?
I also got my Vogue Knitting, and I have not looked through it yet. I am one of the freaks that likes to have a quiet time to just sit down-or lay down- and look at it cover to cover. Then I will go back and pick out the things I want to examine. I just cannot glance at it a little bit at a time.
Anyway-just wanted to share the good tidings. I love my new t-shirt. It only comes in the brown with the blue. It's thundering, so best get off the computer. Have a good rest of the day!


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As Electric Picnic approaches, I spend endless hours making lists, packing, re-packing, figuring out how much drink to bring, organising lifts down, finding the most unique bindi out there, checking and re-checking the weather forecast, picking all the acts I wanna see and making more lists. With all the stress and anxiety of preparing for a music festival, it's important to not let that effect your experience once you've arrived. Iv created some tips to help you stay mindful this weekend and to ensure you get the most out of your EP experience!
This year festival goers can stay as mindful as ever at the Body & Soul area. With beautiful art pieces dotted across the expanse of the Body&Soul realm, a world of imagination has been created by a collaborative of artists from all over the country and overseas including sculptors, painters, carpenters, weavers, welders, dancers and ringmasters, all dreaming under the Body&Soul umbrella to bring you a little piece of their own magic.
The Zen Gardens
The Zen Gardens located in the Body and Soul area offers hand-picked therapists and stunningly constructed Peace Pagoda. Step into creative workshops, healing journeys and pretty corners where you can sit back, relax and watch the surrounding electric energy as it passes you by.
Just some of the workshops on offer include AcroYoga, Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga, Hatha Yoga, The Art of Deep Listening, Laughter Yoga, Golden Egg Sound Meditation, Yoga & Pilates to Raise your Vibration and more. Therapies include Sound Healing, Deep Tissue Massage, Shiatsu, Indian Head Massage/Reflexology and Chi Energy Treatments. You can book your treatments and workshops here:
Spa Time
In the Immerse Spa you can soak in the healing waters of the open-air wood-fired hot tubs with your fab friends or family. The Immerse Spa Experience has been designed to revitalise and heighten the senses, restoring radiance and vitality.
If you're looking for a more personal touch, there are open-air seaweed and epsom salt baths with an unlimited supply of hot water on tap. Freshly harvested by hand on the west coast of Ireland, the seaweeds (FucusSerratus) are naturally detoxifying and leave your skin feeling silky smooth. Epsom salts are an effective treatment for sore and tired festival feet, tension headaches and cramps. Book in advance here:
Be in the moment
For the most part of music festivals people are usually mindful and living in the moment. You're not thinking about work next week or a bill you didn't pay last week. Not everyone has the patience to que to charge their phones so phone use is limited. Unless you have a portable charger of course (I have two😌). Most of my tips in the past 4 weeks of mindfullness will help you stay mindful throughout (see week 1-4 of a year of living mindfully).
Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail
Keep stress and anxiety to a minimum by preparing like a boss! Once you've organised everything you need before you go down then you're prepared for all sorts. Iv created a list of some must haves for heading down:
- Wet wipes ( this is your shower and emergency toilet roll. Always bring a small pack in your fanny pack everywhere you go)
- Dry shampoo (they have hair salons down there if you wanna be really glam)
- Combination lock (trust me you'll lose the key if not)
- Glitter and more glitter (cause why not?)
- Duct tape (it will fix anything)
- Trolley (cans are not fun to carry so borrow your Nannys trolley for a few days)
- A light rain coat (easy to fold into a backpack)
- Fanny pack (safer and efficient)
- A big warm jacket and other hundreds of layers
- Leggings/shorts/ tights (jeans are not fun to walk around in when they're wet)
- Socks, socks and more socks (even if it doesn't rain your socks will 100% get damp. Over the knee/ knee high socks. Wellies burn is not fun)
- Wellies (I also bring my Dr Martens)
- Foot powder and spray (foot hygiene is essential at festivals)
- Bring any accessoriesthat are weird/ funky (anything you couldn't wear out on a regular night in town)
- Furry Pjamas( you know those really soft ones from Penneys🐻 because you'll be a bit fragile in the mornings)
- A small pillow (you'll thank me)
- Yoga mat for under your sleeping bag (I got an inflatable one in Argos for like €9.99)
- Camping chair (hide it in your tent when you leave the camp site)
- Don't bring expensive things (there's always a chance of being robbed so squirt your expensive foundation into a little tub)
- Warm layers (it may be scorching in the day but I promise you at night it will get nippy)
- Munchies (no one wantsto walk 10 minutes for food when hungover. My nanny makes me sandwiches for the weekend😂)
- Hat, gloves & earmuffs if you have them (sitting on a camp chair at 6am drinking cans and you'll appreciate them)
- Festive friends (be careful who you go with as this can make or break your experience)
- Only drive down if you're confident enough you'll be able to drive your car home the Monday 🙈
- Keep water at the camp site (we all know what's it like to wake up with their mouth like ghandi's flip flop)
- Camp with a gang (easier to find your tent and a lot safer for your belongings. Also it can be way more fun)
- Make friends with your neighbours (more than likely those who will rob you will be near your tent and know what drink or whatever you'll have in it. ALWAYS befriend them)
- A tent with a groundsheet and two skins (you want to be able to survive a storm)
- Black bags (lay them under your sleeping bag for heat and use them to keep your wellies in at night cause no one wants dirty wellies in their tent)
- Mouthwash (nasty morning breath)
- Sun cream, sunglasses and plenty of water (no one wants to get sunstroke or sunburn)
- Portable charger
- Cable ties (they can help you tie things to your backpack etc.)
- Sippy cup (really handy to when you're lying down and need some alcohol)
- Toothbrush and toothpaste obviously
Read over my previous posts to gather some new skills and tips for making the most of your EP!
P.s always expect the unexpected at festivals
J x


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Hydroelectric dams have since the beginning of the twentieth century fueled industrial development and economic expansion of states like Egypt, Indonesia, the Philippines, and of course the industrial powers of Canada, the United States of America, and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (Russia). While the result has indeed been economic expansion and the formation of moneyed wealth and power in oligarchies, Fourth World peoples and the natural world have suffered. Real negotiations between Fourth World nations and states' governments are now required to avoid adverse affects.
During the Ferdinand Marcos regime (early 1980s) in the Philippines the president and his cronies conspired to get the World Bank to provide funds for the development of a series of dams in the Luzon province on the Chico River to generate electricity for sugar plants. The Kalinga and Bontoc nations reacted in opposition because their rice terraces and villages were going to be drowned under vast lakes created by the dams. Using weapons and stealth Kalinga warriors attacked road builders in an effort to prevent dam construction. The American government transferred funds to President Marcos to support his military to "defend against communists" in Luzon. The American government paid twice to ultimately kill many Kalinga by first allocating funds to the World Bank in support of the Philippine dam projects and then appropriating funds to provide military aid to defend against communists who were in reality Kalinga warriors defending their territories from certain destruction. The United States-based National Congress of American Indians campaigned in 1983 to force the US Congress to withhold funds from the Philippine project and that effort with the pressure of many others combined to halt dam construction in the Cordillera region.
During the same period, the World Bank considered providing funds to construct dams in Costa Rica on rivers that would flood Boruca and Bribri nation communities. Members of the Bribri publicly protested construction of dams that were intended to provide power for an aluminum plant on the Lemon coast. The World Council of Indigenous Studies and the Center for World Indigenous Studies worked with other Fourth World organizations to block funding for the project.
These two projects were initiated to secure funding from the World Bank even though the Bank had written and put in place an indigenous peoples policy: Tribal Peoples and Economic Development: Human Ecologic Considerations designed to require states' government negotiations with Fourth World peoples before development of dams, roads, high power facilities and more projects could be funded. The World Bank policy generally failed and has served to shield states' governments from criticism.
Fourth World nations are being duped into accepting dam construction plans when states' government officials provide partial or misleading information about their intentions when they negotiate. They get signatures from nation representatives and claim they have consented though the agreements are based on a tissue of lies.
The Cree of James Bay in Canada are now opposed to construction of a massive dam project now that they have become informed that grave environmental damage will be done by Hydro Quebec. Canada's company wants to construct the dam not because Canada needs electricity. The sole purpose of the dam is to generate electricity for New York and New York City in the United States. They want to sell the power outside Canada. The Cree now say they will: "…stand up to Hydro Quebec because the economic benefits do not reflect the ecological consequence."
In Chile, the government promotes the Spanish energy company Endesa and Colbun, the Chilean energy company to construct a massive hydroelectric power station on the Baker and Pascua rivers. HidroAysén, as the project is known is expected to flood 5,910 hectares of wilderness and lands originally occupied by the Pehuenche (a branch of the Mapuche). The Pehuenche were relocated to higher land based on an agreement with the dam builders and the government. The agreement between the Fourth World peoples and the dam builders required provision of jobs, housing and road improvements, "student scholarships, health centres and technical advice for production of the families' new lands." The Chilean government had already made an agreement with the companies BEFORE negotiations with the Pehuenche.
Oil, dams, communications facilities, roads–all of these development projects have an affect on Fourth World peoples and the environment. Fourth World nations must be provided third party guarantors for agreements being promoted by states' governments and their development partners BEFORE a project moves from the initial planning stage. The World Bank is owned by states' governments so it is probably only realistic to believe that institution will defend state members and give lip service to Fourth World nations. Nations must take the initiative to force strict negotiation procedures to avoid being lied to, to avoid conflict in the future.
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Okay, so FINALLY, after almost 18 months, he's decided to walk. Apparently, the hold up was all about how to take 'bear' with him. Now that he's got that all figured out, all systems seem to be "GO".
ETA...the pic seems small, so just in case, 'bear', clenched in teeth...feet almost firmly planted...world, look out:0)


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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Joan Beaufort - 11th Great-Grandmother of George Washington
Joan Beaufort, 11th Great-Grandmother of George Washington, was the daughter of John of Gaunt and a descendant of William "the Conqueror" and Charlemagne. She was born at Beaufort Castle in Anjou, France. She married Ralph de Neville, 1st Earl of Westmoreland. They lived at Raby Castle, Raby, Durham, England - where the Washington family was also from.
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Shadows in the Nentir Vale
There are shadows stirring within the Nentir Vale. Shadows which encroach upon the points of light of civilisation, threatening to extinguish them once and for all.
This campaign is a play through of the Wizards of the Coast 4th Edition Adventures released for the Heroic Tier;
H1 – Keep on the Shadowfell
H2 – Thunderspire Labyrinth
H3 – Pyramid of Shadows.
The campaign will likely have many alterations to the adventures as written. All 4E sourcebooks and DDI content are available for the players to use from.
GM; James
Players; Mike, Greg, Daz, Pat


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Dear friends and foes of the Art Challuunge world… It is our great pleasure to welcome you to this week's challuunge… the times of sitting out and not voting and then when the vote is announced, you say "Damn Damn Damn, I forgot to vote again! Next time, R-WAC, next time!" Well those are the days I'm talking about being over… it's time to pick all the submissions that tickle your fancy… pick one, pick all, but please for the love of gravy lumps, just PICK! It's been another extremely great week and it's looking to be an even better weekend, so put on your boogie shoes, strap on those training montage rocks to your legs, and get your art viewing peepers ready for this week's art.
But first, next week's words will be:
And now for this week's submissions for RHINO / SEMIFORM.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Did you listen to me?
I'm so happy to hear that Elizabeth Strout has won the Pulitzer Prize for her wonderful novel in stories, Olive Kitteridge.
It was my book for 2008, and you can hear an interview with Elizabeth here from the excellent Pen on Fire podcast. This podcast is one of my many addictions - I love the interviewer, Barbara Demarco-Barrett.
I wonder what it must be like to wake up this morning and be a Pulitzer Prize winner. Nothing would be the same, would it?
5 comments:
- Jim Friel said...
Hi Sarah
Im teaching a totliegh arvon course - 1-2-1 Fiction - and, related to yr blog entry, a student was asking for examples of short story collections made up of stories that work in themselves but together also to give a portrait of a time or place etc - not a novel in segments however but truly a coherent colelction. I thought of Curtain of Green by Eudora Welty and then came to a blank.
- 2:40 pm
- Sarah Salway said...
You would really love this one, Jim. What about Alice Munro? Or the Dubliners? If Tania gets to read this on here, she'll know masses.
- 2:45 pm
- jem said...
Fancy that. I read this early in the year on your recommendation. Then listed it to sell on via Green Metropolis, no takers for a couple of months, then this morning an email to say it's sold, and I wondered why now, but now I know.
- 12:26 pm
- Sarah Salway said...
Hah, Jem, you should have doubled the price! Did you enjoy it?
- 11:53 am
- jem said...
Yes, I know, I could have got more than I paid for it, still, just happy it's on it's way to someone who wants it.
Yes, I really liked it, great form, each chapter so self-contained, yet subtly linked to all the others. At times I felt that Olive was a little too like me though, made me squirm in my seat at times, but in a good way!
- 3:27 pm
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Today I wore leggings as part of my 'i just don't care I don't have class for a week and it's a Friday' state of mind. BAD MOVE! It seriously highlighted to me that I am looking more 'heffer' than 'Schiffer' i am putting on weight, piling on the pounds, carrying a bit, looking a bit cuddly, letting myself go, am a few steps closer to a heart attack ...and I blame law school (not the tub of 'knock off' Ben&Jerry's ice-cream in front of me- which I must say is uber -yumcious and I really might stock up on it whilst it is on special offer).
ANYWAY... Back to my woes...these really are unfortunate times. Let me explain, if I have a bad day I compensate with bad food or shopping. Unfortunately for me on the LPC every day is a bad day and due to a severe lack of funds and the fact that I am currently embroiled in an ongoing dispute with ASOS (again) I have had to indulge in the former. Now, there are multiple opportunities to lament into a muffin or cry into a cafe latte. Thus I am going to post some pre-sadness photos of one of my favourite dresses re-vamped for the arctic chill.
I have already expressed my sock problem to all of you here and to my dismay none of you have tried to stop me. You'll all be sorry when I cut eye-holes into them, put them over my head and come and stand outside your bedroom windows at night.
I shall be called.....SOCKRATES...the toe raider.
Ooooh, p.s. I am on what we law students call 'consolidation week' which means I have no classes but does still mean I have no life...I will endeavour to increase my blogging rate!
P.p.s, that watch isn't mine, if I could afford a Raymond Weil i probably wouldn't even bother doing an LPC
P.p.s, that watch isn't mine, if I could afford a Raymond Weil i probably wouldn't even bother doing an LPC
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Saturday, 21 April 2012
Friday, 20 April 2012
Quilled Chrysanthemum
Thursday, 19 April 2012
For someone ....that special
Sunday, 15 April 2012
Double and Triple layered flower
Tried these new flowers using Simple Rhymes technique and combining them in double and triple layer putting my creativity to use.
Sorry,for the bad pics...taken the pics from my cell camera as my Camera is out in repairs.
Trying to assemble these flowers in the pot.Shall post the completed pic after it is done.
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
My cards
Thursday, 5 April 2012
Monday, 2 April 2012
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Do you know all 10? Most? Some?
See the full list at this recent New York Times article.
It's a nice summary which we should consider enlarging for a future bulletin board.
Let's continue a discussion of powerful web tools that may change the way we teach and learn.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
10 simple Google search tricks
Posted by Linda Straube (Ms. S) at 7:29 PM
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- Ms. S said...
I used the examples listed here to search for PowerPoint presentations on "digital textbooks". Here's a recent (2/23/10) one with an extensive bibliography:
http://assets.en.oreilly.com/1/event/33/The%20Future%20of%20Digital%20Textbooks%20Presentation.ppt [ also available in html format: http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:cOOzIB_GSOoJ:assets.en.oreilly.com/1/event/33/The%2520Future%2520of%2520Digital%2520Textbooks%2520Presentation.ppt+%22digital+textbooks%22+filetype:ppt&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us ]
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
The Sunday Salon: Zombies and Vampires and Other Awesomeness
And you couldn't have gotten me close to the graphic novel section if you tried.
Oh how things have changed.
The first supernatural read I got into back in February of last year was Colleen Gleason's Gardella Vampire series, which I found definitely okay. Then I read Sunshine last April by Robin McKinley, in which the protag befriends a tormented vampire who doesn't want to eat people, but I didn't quite into it for various reasons. But what really got me interested into zombies was Max Brooks' World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War. Besides just being an amazing book, it was an extremely thought-provoking read, and like the best zombie flicks, a social commentary. I guess I had just never realized how awesome zombies/vampires are.
Then there was Vampyres of Hollywood, which was undeniably gory, but also undeniable fun. Vampires might be a blood-sucking menace to humanity, but they could be awfully sexy. I read the classic vampire novel I Am Legend, and was taken away by the story of the end of humanity. I have to of course mention the three Twilight novels I've read so far, but let's just say that sparkly and vampires should not be in the same sentence. Ever.
Let me mention, of course The Bloody Chamber, Angela Carter's short story collection. One of her stories, The Lady in the House of Love, is loosely based on Sleeping Beauty, and features, instead of a sleeping princess, a vampiress. A really creepy vampiress who feeds on anyone who wanders into her domain.
My first foray into manga was into a genre that has becoming increasingly enjoyable to me: supernatural creatures. Vampire Knight I and II, while ultimately not my thing, was an interesting introduction to manga, and I found myself really getting lost when I picked up the first two volumes of The Walking Dead. A series about life after the Zombie Apocalypse, it was recommended to me by a few different people. So far I'm really digging it because while it features of course, plenty of action, adventure and brain-munching fun, it is ultimately about a group of people, faced with difficult choices in a harsh world. It's about friendship, survival, and as post-apocalyptic fiction goes, it might be a lot of death and destruction, but hey, compared to The Road, it makes life during the Zompie Apocalypse seem like a day at Disneyworld.
So when I crunch the numbers, in the past 1 1/2 years, 14 out of the 135 books I've read so far have been zombie/vampire novels. Compared to the previous years, when my percentage of zombie/vampire novels read would have been... ummm... zero, 7% is pretty darn high. Anyone got more supernatural recs for me?
Saturday, June 27, 2009
A Bloggy Survey
1. How long have you been blogging?
Since January 2008
2. Why did you start blogging?
I decided to start blogging because I wanted a new hobby. I had no clue what I was getting myself into - I had never heard of book blogs or anything like that. I just started a blog and it evolved into what it is today.
3. What have you found to be the benefits of blogging?
A really really long wishlist of books that I've discovered thanks to so many awesome book bloggers. Making new friends. Actually making new friends is really the best part, because when I get recommendations for books, they aren't from some book reviewer for the NY Times, they are from someone who's opinion I've come to trust.
4. How many times a week do you post an entry?
About 3 posts a week.
5. How many different blogs do you read on a regular basis?
I've got about a hundred feeds in my reader, but I check some more than others, depending on which bloggers I've gotten to know better.
6. Do you comment on other people's blogs?
All the time!
7. Do you keep track of how many visitors you have? Is so, are you satisfied with your numbers?I occasionally check my stats, but I don't really pay tons of attention to it. I don't care very much anymore. I feel that I get a good return on the time I invest in my blog.
8. Do you ever regret a post that you wrote?
Every once in a while when I post some fiction (which has been rare lately), I wonder if I am coming across as a big of an attention whore... look at meeee.... I want to be a writer!!! Lalala!!!
9. Do you think your audience has a true sense of who you are based on your blog?
Yes and no. I don't try to be any different online than I am in real life, but there are of course elements of me that don't come across online. Like the fact in real life I am more reserved than I think I come across online. But I am goofy, random, and I can get ranty/sarcastic, all of which I am on this blog.
10. Do you blog under your real name?
Kim is my real name and L is my last initial, so sure.
11. Are there topics that you would never blog about?
Oh yeah. I don't blog about where I work because hey I just think that's a dumb idea over all. I don't think I've ever blogged on politics, since it is such a polarizing topic and I didn't get into blogging to participate in flame wars (although I have to admit I reeeeally enjoy John Scalzi's brand of sarcasm on political issues).
12. What is the theme/topic of your blog?
Hmmmm.... I'd tell you but then I'd have to kill you.
13. Do you have more than one blog? If so, why?
The thought of trying to maintain more than this single blog makes me so exhausted I have to lie down now.
Friday, June 26, 2009
A Few More Thoughts on the FTC Ridiculousness
"My first thought was beauty magazines...they don't mention that they're inundated with free products when they're recommending things. *rolls eyes* I think this is some kind of prank."I swear, I had to google a few different reliable sources and I'm still waiting for someone to tell me I was ranting about an article originated by The Onion.
I really enjoyed some of the other comments and questions that people brought up. As Wendy points out:
"So here's a good question. If I get a "free" book and give it a negative review, how does that factor in? Do I have to disclose it was "free" if I didn't like it??"Really, that seems to be the problem that the FTC has, is the positive reviews in exchange for free swag. But one solution for bloggers would be, I suppose to just pan everything you receive for free.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Some Ridiculousness from the FTC
While free books are a pretty nice perk, my time has become too limited lately for me to quickly read and review the books I receive. I don't know if I'll like the book I receive. At the moment, I just don't need any extra obligations to feel I must finish a book I don't like, and since I can't really make any guarantee I'll finish reading the free book someone sent me, it just seems greedy to accept.
I still do have some ARCs in my tbr stack. Under some planned changes by the FTC, if I finish reading Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb and post a rave review on my blog, but fail to mention that hey, it was a freebie, they can go after me for failure to disclose a conflict of interest and making false claims.
The problem, according to the AP article, is that consumers go to the web for independent reviews, and doggone it, they are being deceived by tainted reviews in which the blogger has been given freebies.
"If you walk into a department store, you know the (sales) clerk is a clerk," said Rich Cleland, assistant director in the FTC's division of advertising practices. "Online, if you think that somebody is providing you with independent advice and ... they have an economic motive for what they're saying, that's information a consumer should know."
I feel very, very sorry that there are people who go on the internet for product reviews and think that any old yahoo with a blog is a trustworthy source of information. So really, we are going to get our panties in a bundle because PromQueen78 wrote OMG I found the most amazing dress ever at this awesome website www.promdress.com and you find out later that promdress.com paid PromQueen78 to advertise their website? I mean, there are a lot of other things PromQueen78 probably failed to disclose on her blog, like the fact she's actually a 45-year old man living in his parent's basement, trying to make a living online so he can quit his fast food job. Or the fact he has an extremely embarassing acne problem. Should we go after him for making the false claim she/he is actually an unrepentent nerd and not a hot cheerleader, like her/his profile claims?
OMG, it is the INTERNET people! What do you expect? That people are going to tell you the truth all the time??
There is indeed a place and a time for product reviews, but savvy internet users already know that you don't go to one review of a product and take it as the gospel truth. Let's say I want to know if Old Man's War by John Scalzi is worth a read. I might start by just googling "old man's war review". I come up with several reviews on www.sfreviews.net, Amazon and goodreads.com. If I specifically use the Google Blog Search function, I immediately pull up at least five different reviews by bloggers. Between all of these reviews, I discover that the consensus is that Old Man's War is a great read, and I conclude that it would like be a book I would enjoy as well. I buy the book, I read it, I'm happy. Later I find out that one of the bloggers received a free copy of Old Man's War and failed to disclose it. So what? For all I know, her opinion was still completely genuine. Maybe it wasn't. Who cares? I liked the book either way.
What it really comes down to is personal responsibility. I'm sorry but if you took PromQueen78's advice and hated the dress you bought, it isn't PromQueen78's fault. It's your's for buying it. It's the height of ridiculousness that we should be blaming anonymous people on the internet for giving you bad advice.
I don't disagree in theory that bloggers should disclose that they've received freebies. It's something I should and now plan to start doing here. But the way the article frames the issue is just plain silly.
"As blogging rises in importance and sophistication, it has taken on characteristics of community journalism — but without consensus on the types of ethical practices typically found in traditional media.
Journalists who work for newspapers and broadcasters are held accountable by their employers, and they generally cannot receive payments from marketers and must return free products after they finish reviewing them.
The blogosphere is quite different."
No really. The blogosphere is different from newspapers? Okay, let's break it down. Newspapers are held accountable to different standards because it's expected that they will print higher quality news than what they ate for lunch and a picture of their cat. Blogs are around to provide people a chance to network with other people. Some blogs are high in quality. Some are not. There will NEVER be a standard for blogs. That would be like saying there should be a standard for websites. Sorry, there will always be websites that suck.
And so far, I've been avoiding the bigger ridiculousness in the whole equation. What I really really want to know is if anyone told the FTC how many blogs there are on the internet. Because at this moment in time, the U.S. Government can barely handle recalling tainted food products, that you know... actually kill people. And they want to start regulating 50 million plus blogs for failing to disclose freebies? Really?
Monday, June 22, 2009
A Bunch More Reviews
Bring on the mini-reviews!
Zel by Donna Jo Napoli
Reason for Reading: Once Upon a Time Reading Challenge, YA reading challenge
Rating: 4.5/5
One paragraph plot summary: In this retelling of the classic story of Rapuzel, Napoli delves deeply into the psyches of Zel and her mother. Zel, who suffers many years of imprisonment in a lonely tower by herself, teeters close to the brink of madness, while her mother privately justifies to herself why she has taken such extreme measures to hide her daughter away from the world.
One paragraph review: Although this is a fantasy novel, Napoli manages to portray in a very short amount of space the helplessness, the craziness that Zel feels while she is imprisoned in the tower. Zel finds herself making friends with ticks and roaches to pass the time. The character of Mother is slyly written; although unhesitatingly evil, she is the only character who is written in first person, and we sympathize with her just a little, despite ourselves. If the romance between Zel and her suitor seems a bit thin, well, it is a fairy tale after all.
Laika by Nick Abadzis
Reason for Reading: Graphic Novel Challenge
Rating: 5/5
One paragraph summary: With the soviets having recently won the first battle of the space race with their successful launch of Sputnik One, the soviet premier had a new goal in mind: a live space traveler. Based on the true story, this graphic novel is about Laika, a dog who was the first living creature in space.
One paragraph review: Oh my. Where to start. First of all, if you know any history of the space program, you already know Laika's eventual fate. I knew it going in, but I still found myself hoping against hope for Laika to somehow survive the journey. This book is about Laika, but it is also about the true historical people who worked on the mission and the conflict they surely must have felt about sending a small dog on a one-way mission. Laika walked a delicate balance of appealing to the reader's emotions without oversentimentalizing the story, and I think precisely because of that, I was bawling by the end. (Note: I do not cry over books). Highly recommended.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephan Chbosky
Reason for Reading: YA Reading Challenge
Rating: 4/5
One paragraph plot summary: The book is a series of letters written by a teenager who calls himself "Charlie" to an anonymous person who he does not know personally. Each letter is like a diary entry as Charlie, a freshman in high school, talks about what's happening in his life, and reflects on trying to fit in or remaining a wallflower.
One paragraph review: Charlie is a heck of a narrator. He's shy, bookish, and a bit of an outcast, although he begins to find a place with a group of seniors at his high school. Although he feels most comfortable experiencing life from the outside, his new friends and a friendly English teacher help him to step outside his comfort zone. Chbosky takes the reader through all sorts of difficult topics that high schoolers face, and I think everyone will relate, at least a little, to Charlie.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
The Sunday Salon: Binging on Graphic Novels
I know the first step is admit I have a problem. I do. Lately, I don't feel like reading big long books with lots of words when I can polish off three graphic novels in an afternoon. My library doesn't help. Boy does it ever not help. I have my library card activated at three different libraries to feed my binge.
I just want to feel like I'm accomplishing my reading goals. And maybe I just like looking at lots of really cool artwork too. I finished the Sandman series, I'm nearly done with Fables, so I've started two more series. Actually I'm about halfway through the Emma novels because I read three of them yesterday. The Walking Dead is good so far, although I had a terrifying nightmare last night involving zombies that I completely blame upon reading the first Walking Dead novel late at night.
I'm going to go back to denial and justification now. I just finished an extremely long non-fiction book, which was a lot of reading about an extremely serious topic (the nature of evil), so I can be completely justified in wanting to escape to Fabletown or Victorian England, right? Plus, I just found out that I am for sure going to be going back to school this fall, so I'll have to read lots of serious books then and I need to indulge now when I can, right? Right? Riiiiiight?
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Saturday's Random Thoughts
**I don't know why it is, but strawberries taste so good in mid-June
**Wait... how did it get to be mid-June again?
**TGFAC. That's Thank God For Air Conditioning. Ours broke yesterday and was fixed in a rather miraculous fashion. Because it's hot around here.
**Oh graphic novels... how I love to read thee on a hot summer's day.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Vampire Knight I & II
Image by unforth via FlickrVampire Knight Volume I & II by Matsuri Hino
Reason for Reading: Manga Challenge
Rating: 2.5/5
Quick summary: At Cross Academy, there is a Day Class and a Night Class who interact independently... what the Day Class doesn't know is that the Night Class is made up of vampires. For Yuki Cross, adopted daughter of the headmaster, her earliest memory is of being rescued from a vampire attack by one of the vampires who now attends Cross Academy. She shares the duty of being a Guardian of the academy with her brooding friend, Zero, but finds herself unexpectedly drawn towards Kaname, the vampire who rescued her.
Quick review: The first volume kept me intrigued enough that I picked up volume II, but the things that annoyed me slightly in the first book ended up REALLY bugging me by the second book, so I don't think I'll be picking up any more. Yuki is an interesting character. What kept me interested enough to read two of the novels was her conflicted relationship with Zero. He antagonizes her like they are brother and sister, but there is an undertone of sexual tension to their friendship. Plus, there is a lot more to the pretty bad-ass Zero than meets the eye. However, in the end, let's just say that this manga novel reminded me too much of Twilight, with enough plot holes to sail a ship through. (Yuki's the adopted daughter of the headmaster... why do the two of them appear excessively frightened by their Night Class? And don't get me started on the uniforms, expressly designed to reveal the neck for purposes that must be obvious in a vampire novel). The final nail in this coffin, though, was the artwork. I was struggling to tell some of the vampires apart and the action scenes are so frenzied that I literally missed the most important plot point of the second volume because I just couldn't follow the action sequences. I even went back and looked at it later, and I still think it was confusing to follow.
Should I read it? Maybe. It looks to be a relatively popular manga series, and for all I know later volumes might redeem this series.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
A Bunch of Fables Reviews
Fables: The Mean Seasons by Bill Willingham
Two sentence plot summary: Bigby actually served in the army back during World War II, but of course, it wasn't like his military service was ordinary or anything. Snow is finally ready to have her baby, but when the mother is a magical princess and the father is The Big Bad Wolf, things are bound to be complicated.
Two sentence review: Loved Bigby's WWII story. Liked could hug it.
Fables: Homelands
Two sentence plot summary: Lovable Jack gets himself a job in Hollywood producing films about... Jack. Boy Blue travels back to the Homelands and discovers the Adversary's true identity.
Two sentence review: Jack, who fades out of the next few novels, gets a last (and very entertaining) big bang in this novel. Blue is even more my hero than before.
Fables: Arabian Nights (and Days)
Two sentence plot summary: When the Arabian delegation of fables arrives in Fabletown for talks about uniting against the Adversary, cultural misunderstandings, skulduggery and other sorts of shenanigans ensue. Anything can happen when there's a Weapon of Magical Destruction on the loose.
Two sentence review: With Bigby off on his own and Snow at the Farm, I thought I would have trouble getting into this novel. Turns out that Beast, Beauty, Prince Charming, Frau Totenkinder and the Arabian delegation make for an interesting enough mix that I barely noticed Bigby and Snow's absence.
Fables: Wolves
Two sentence plot summary: Mowgli, who has been in search of Bigby for quite a while, finds him at last. Will he finally make right with Snow?
Two sentence review: I like Mowgli and all.... but get me back to the Snow/Bigby plotline. And seriously... there are some random politics inserted into this novel (comparing Fabletown to Israel) that I find weird.
Fables: Sons of Empire
Two sentence plot summary: The Adversary plots the downfall of not only Fabletown but our entire planet as well. Bigby spends time with dear ole Dad and they try to put Bigby's seven previous assassination attempts on his life behind them.
Two sentence review: Santa Claus' existence is finally explained... he's a Fable, protecting earth from invaders at the North Pole. And I totally want to live in Wolf Valley.
Fables: The Good Prince
Two sentence plot summary: Being a lowly janitor and all, no one's ever given Flycatcher a second glance. Turns out he's Fabletown's last great hope of winning the war against the Adversary.
Two sentence review: If there was an award for best prominent turn-around from minor character to major big time plot-changing main character, Flycatcher would be the one winning it. I have this sudden urge to go kiss frogs.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
A Bunch of Sandman Reviews
Sandman: The Wake by Neil Gaiman
Reason for Reading: Duh, its Neil Gaiman
Rating: 3/5
Two sentence plot summary: The King is Dead, Long Live the King. Lord Morpheus, recently deceased, has a wake, and then a few more characters have some stories.
Two sentence review: The first half of the book, focusing on the wake, is anticlimactic and boring compared to the intensity that was The Kindly Ones, and the short stories afterward don't quite redeem this book. However, I still found myself enjoying the story about Robert Gadling, an immortal man who lived through the Middle Ages experiencing a modern Renaissance Faire.
Sandman: Endless Nights by Neil Gaiman
Rating: 2/5
Two sentence plot summary: You've always wanted to know more about Dream's dysfunctional family. Here it is.
Two sentence review: I did read this a while ago, but I can't recall a single plotline from any of the short stories about Dream's siblings without the aid of Google. Plus I was annoyed that the things I really wanted to know about his siblings... what happened to the first Despair... what made Delight turn into Delirium... they were only hinted at in the barest of ways.
Monday, June 15, 2009
All it took was replacing the RAM, motherboard, and reformatting my hard drive. Piece o' cake, man (insert sarcasm here).
I kept my cool with Dell pretty well if I do say so myself throughout the entire ordeal, but I NEARLY LOST IT when I sat down to FINALLY blog and found out my mouse driver had not been loaded when the tech reformatted my hard drive.
Distract me please from my withering hatred of all devices invented by Dell. How have you been since last we talked? Please tell me you had more exciting adventures than I.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Good luck needed
Monday, June 1, 2009
The Bloody Chamber
Reason for Reading: Once Upon a Time
Rating: 4/5
This is going to be a short review, because I am super-duper behind on reviews. Those of you who were up with me during the wee hours of the most recent Read-a-Thon might recall that the title story of Angela Carter's short story collection, read at 2 am, scared the beejezus out of me. It is a retelling of the Bluebeard tale, wherein a young, innocent girl marries an older gent with money and an unfortunate penchant for murdering his wives.
Other retellings in this collection include Beauty and the Beast, Puss in Boots, Little Red Riding Hood, and Beauty and the Beast. Well, not exactly retellings. Some are closer to the original fairy tales, but many of them are only loosely based upon fairy tale. All of the stories are dark, and they all are much more sexualized than your typical sanitized Disney retelling.
I really responded to some of her stories. The title story definitely creeped me out. Other stories made me think in a different way about the original tales. About the dark side of the tale. About who the heroes and the villains were. Other stories left me a little cold though. The language in all of her stories was complex, but for some of the stories, I just couldn't seem to break the surface of her dense vocabulary into the heart of the story.
Should I read it? If you like fairy-tales, you'd be missing out not to pick this one up.


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Haha, I just run my big ole mouth like I know something, or you should care for my opinion, or something.
But I find the "myth" of the "formerly autistic" to be pretty dang plausible.
So here's the scoop: there were a couple news stories about the possibility of "outgrowing" autism. The studies that were cited may have been new, I'm not sure, but either way, they say about the same as any other study has suggested- that there is a significant minority of autistic children who grow up to be adults who don't meet the criteria for autism.
Several influential bloggers reached out to counter the sensationalism, and I don't disagree with that. The headlines suggest that a big ole chunk of people who are diagnosed just grow up to be normal by adulthood. People are picturing nonverbal school age children spontaneously catching up to their peers by the time they are leaving high school. Reality is probably more like, mildly affected children with average IQs who go through some sort of intensive treatment sometimes don't seem very autistic later in life.
John Elder Robison suggests that this is pretty much entirely due to coping strategies and the ability to compensate with other skills and resources. He explains how he was definitely disabled as a child and now he really isn't disabled as an adult. He explains that many, many autistic people reach independent functioning without any sort of accommodating support necessary. It's a myth that all autistic people experience lifelong disability.
Then he goes on to point out just how well these "formerly autistic" individuals did in this study:
"I'll offer another point of perspective. All the same tools used for the kids in this study have been used on me. I've been tested repeatedly with the most recent round being last August. In that ADOS screening, I was still above the ASD diagnostic threshold. In the facial recognition tests, I was also well above threshold. In the social function, I was above threshold.
The thirty-four kids in the study therefore tested less disabled than me, and I am not really disabled in daily life. But my differences still show up on the tests."
His conclusion? "Some of us do an excellent job of masking disability, especially in middle age."
No. I could be wrong, and all. Robison is way smarter and more successful than I. He knows more about autism. He's actually autistic.
Still, as my son would say: "But, no!"
MANY, MANY, MANY, MANY autistic individuals gain enough coping strategies and life skills to be functional, successful, and independent. This isn't news to anyone familiar with autism. Someone like John Elder Robison is exceptionally successful, and one of the reasons he is so influential is because he is so extraordinary. If you could guarantee that all the newly diagnosed children right now would turn into John Elder Robison, I think parents would be downright ecstatic.
Well. HE'S autistic! The adults in the study who didn't meet the threshold were waaaaay less autistic than he was.
Well. HE'S autistic! The adults in the study who didn't meet the threshold were waaaaay less autistic than he was.
And I think that's my problem with this counter argument to the sensational "It's Possible to Outgrow Autism!" story. We are now arguing about apples and oranges, here. We are arguing about the clinical diagnosis of autism versus… gee, I dunno, being well rounded? Having a good head on your shoulders? We're back to making the same old stereotypes? "More Autism = Less Ability to Function" "Less Autism = Wildly Successful"? Jeez. I'm not autistic. I haven't accomplished ANYTHING as cool as Temple Grandin, or John Elder Robison, or John Hall. That's not what we're talking about, here. We're talking about Autism, and its symptoms.
I'm not an expert in neurology by a long shot, but my limited understanding leads me to believe strongly in the power of neuroplasticity. I think the emerging research from child development studies suggest that our culture, lifestyle, and environment greatly affect our neurological development. It seems our attention spans and working memories are changing dramatically every generation, just because of changes in technology and everyday life.
Apply that to autism, and early intervention, and it seems possible to brain train some of the mildly affected children right out of their autism by adulthood.
I'm honestly disappointed in the dialogue. It seems pretty clear that Autism is just this word we use to describe a set of (mostly) behavioral symptoms. By definition, some people that "are autistic," "aren't" later in life. But even if you make the argument that behavior changes don't necessarily mean actual neurological wiring changes… it's pretty clear that sometimes, that's exactly what they mean. The brain is pretty flexible like that. So, both by clinical definition and by actual neurological wiring, it's possible to "recover" from autism, given certain circumstances.
And who cares?! Does this leave people vulnerable to false hopes about the future? Um, why would it. The study definitely shows that most autistic individuals remain autistic well into adulthood. Losing an autism diagnosis isn't a guarantee for a carefree, successful life. Keeping a diagnosis for a lifetime doesn't guarantee that your life will suck. Really. That's how life works—there are no guarantees about the challenges you'll face. I'm a parent, so I get that "no autism" sounds easier than "even a little tad bit of autism" but then let's talk about that as opposed to this weird conversation about how autism is some intangible, identifying characteristic, independent of disability, behavior, and brain wiring. "Outgrowing Autism" is an oversimplification, but, uh, so is "Pffft, you can't stop being autistic, that's silly." There's more to it than that.


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BioMedia (Thailand) Co Ltd
A local microbiology company is seeking qualified candidates to join them in the following positions: 1.
Laboratory Manager 1 Positions Qualifications:
Responsible for the overall management of the microbiology laboratory, including operational and administrative functions Must possess strong planning and management skills. Sound knowledge of safe laboratory practices and international quality systems eg ISO, CLSI etc. Candidates with microbiology background would be strongly favoured A good command of spoken and written English is required
Production Supervisor 1 Positions
Experience in microbiology media production Oversee calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment Good planning skills and ability to work independently Team player A good command of spoken and written English is required Interested candidates should send their CV to: General Manager 72/229 Moo7 Salathamasob Rd Salathamasob, Thaweewatana Bangkok 10170 Tel


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Saturday Spotlight
Drift Away Art
1. What is the name of your shop or business and what do you sell?
The name of my hobby (business) is Drift Away Art which is a mixture of Canadian driftwood and stained glass captured in the form of mini sail boats set upon a unique piece of glass infused driftwood. It also includes Message in a Bottle, Framed Art, Crazy Eyed Fish, Mood Boxes, Sun Reflectors, Christmas tree and Robin decorations, Lighthouses and nautical glass pebbles.
2. Where are you located? or where do you sell?
I'm located in London (home) and I usually sell at craft shows.
I have my pieces in The Been Garden on Dundas,
Glass in Motion (Grand Bend & Sauble Beach) and
Lake Life Studio in Camlachie ON.
3. Do you have your own website/store or online link?
I don't have my own website yet but watch this space it's coming soon.
I put everything I make on Facebook and Instagram so people usually PM me with requests and orders.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drift_away_art/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DriftAwayArt1/
4. How long have you been doing your craft/art and how did you get started?
I've been doing Drift Away Art for just over a year now; I got started after I took a stained glass course in London and loved it, but wanted to do something with glass and driftwood after I finished so Drift Away Art was born.
I'd like to thank everybody who continuously supports Drift Away Art whether you are a Facebook or Instagram liker, a customer, a shop owner for selling my unique pieces or a friendly smile with lovely comments at a craft show. I thank you from the bottom of my heart my making Drift Away Art turn from an idea into a reality and a dream come true.
I appreciate and value every single one of you.
5. Who or what inspires you to create?
The beach and water are my inspiration; I could spend all day at the beach collecting driftwood and watching the waves.
6. Do you listen to music when you work, and if so what kind?
I have started to lately it's usually a mixture of modern country, Sarah Smith, Pink and 90's pop music.
7. What do you like least/most about your craft?
Cutting my fingers on the glass is what I like the least especially when I'm grinding the glass.
The look on a customers face when they see my Drift Away Art pieces that is priceless and the best feeling ever.
8. Describe your workspace?
My workplace is my studio at home. I have 2 work stations, one for cutting and prepping and a soldering table, lots of shelves full of completed pieces and my two mini dachshunds dog bed in the corner they keep me company whilst I'm in there.
9. What is one of your best moments as a crafter/artist?
The best moment was the first time I sold my first piece of art at a show (I thought somebody actually likes my work) it's really hard putting your art work out there as it is an extension of yourself, so it's like people are judging you too.. it's very scary.
10. What advice would you give to anyone thinking about starting their own craft business?
Start very slow, know what you want to do, where you want your business to go.. ie just online sales, or an actual shop, know your audience and what they want, research all your marketing areas, ask other business owners for advice.
Always move forward but always remember where you started from.. one step at a time.


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Tim effortlessly portrays a crazed killer mechanic who does not like it when folks don't take care of their cars. He's not about being Green, but he will make a deep red bloody mess out of you. Heh heh.
Ah, but enough talk - here's the grainy, film-scarred trailer of what has to be the best grindhouse movie you never saw!


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Olivia Wilde Goes Makeup Free On A Stroll In NYC
Actress Olivia Wilde was from far from red carpet ready when she stepped out bare-faced in New York City on April 23. Do you think she's a natural beauty without her glam face on?
After an intense day of promotional work at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 22, Olivia Wilde chose go makeup-free the next day. The actress stepped out on the morning of April 23, makeup-free, as she ventured through downtown Manhattan with her dog Paco. Olivia kept it simple and sweet as she walked through the city, sporting a khaki jacket and some tribal-styled boots. Olivia stepped out without her glam face on, and her bare-skin allowed her to go unnoticeable by fans on the street, but the paparazzi still caught her!
Olivia Goes Makeup Free In NYC
The starlet seems to not mind going bare-faced in public, even though her natural look is not as striking as when she's made up. Although Olivia seemed exhausted on her morning stroll with her dog, her bare-skin made her beautiful blue eyes stand-out like a bolt of lightening. The House star let her hair fall freely in the wind as she strolled carefree and at ease.
A hectic schedule like Olivia's could drive her insane, so "letting her hair down" and going makeup-free once in a while is definitely understandable. And with her wedding to fiance Jason Sudeikis happening in the near future, we don't know how Olivia is staying so calm, cool, and collective.
Hollywoodlifers, do you think Olivia Wilde is a beauty without makeup on?
— Brittany Chanel Jackson
More Olivia Wilde Beauty News:
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Brandi Glanville has a nasty nickname for Lisa Vanderpump
Brandi Glanville is here for drama.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star released a new episode of her podcast "Brandi Glanville Unfiltered," and she's calling out everybody from co-stars Lisa Vanderpump and Kyle Richards to Snoop Dogg.
More: Brandi Glanville's comments about Yolanda Foster are slightly suspicious
In a segment called "Brandi Fires Back", she doesn't hesitate to call Richards and Vanderpump every name in the book. "Those bitches are cowards," she says. "They're going to talk about people who can't defend themselves because they don't want to talk about each other. So I'm going to address two things that were said about me and then I will have my side out there and they can flock off."
More: Brandi Glanville reveals why she's returning to 'abusive' RHOBH
"Kyle [said] I was the catalyst that ripped her and Kim [Richards] apart. Yet I was at Monty [Brinson]'s memorial yesterday, and she was not there," said Glanville. Brinson, Kim Richards' ex-husband, died on Sunday, Jan. 24. Of his death, Glanville said, "I do want to say, rest in peace, Monty. He had a lovely service yesterday. He was loved by so many. I cried so much. Everyone in that room loved him a lot, and he will be missed." Kyle Richards has denied the rumors that she and her family skipped Brinson's memorial.
Glanville also set her sights on Lisa Vanderpump, with one of the worst/most creative nicknames we've heard for a real housewife. "Lisa Vanderc**t said that the problem with me is I wanted her all to myself and I didn't want to be friends with anyone else, so I was ruining those relationships, because she's such a prize and I needed to be with her and I couldn't allow her to have other friends."
She continued, "Truth be told is the bitch doesn't like any of the other ladies at all. She really didn't. She didn't want to be friends with them, but she needed a sidekick, and that was me." According to Us Weekly, Glanville will no longer be a full-time cast member for the upcoming season of RHOBH, but she's "taped a few scenes" for the show. If this interview is any indication, those scenes are the ones to watch.
More: RHONY star will make you see Brandi Glanville in whole new light


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2012 is now over and we're sure 2013 will be another exciting year of K-pop for all of us. But before concentrating on the new year, we wanted to take a look back at the year and pull up some of the most popular stories on allkpop.
In 2012, we published exactly 19,233 articles… Wow! Many articles received a lot of attention, while a few went nearly unnoticed – The general trend though like last year is that our readers love scandals, dating, and comebacks.
Check out some of the top stories for 2012 below!
First Quarter of 2012 (January – March)
Lee Min Ho and Park Min Young break up
The news was heartbreaking to 'City Hunter' fans, as they hoped to see the love between 'Yoon Sung' (Minho) and 'Nana' (Min Young) live on forever.
Block B stirs controversy with Thai interview, draws response from 2PM
The news spread like wild-fire. Block B's carefree behavior and a few of the comments they made throughout the video were considered insensitive and disrespectful towards the people of Thailand. The boys had no idea their comments and behavior would land themselves in the headlines, since they had never meant any harm.
Girls' Generation brings "The Boys" out on 'The David Letterman Show'
On February 1st, the girls came on to perform the English version of their hit, "The Boys". It was a momentous occasion for the nine ladies and host David Letterman introduced Girls' Generation as a "very popular South Korean group", drawing an awed response from fellow guest Regis Philbin, a multi-award winning media personality.
Big Bang is back with their MV for "Blue"!
Big Bang finally returned after their lengthy hiatus by unleashing their first title track, "Blue". This was their biggest comeback to date and they went on to have a successful worldwide tour.
SHINee releases MV for "Sherlock"!
Whispers of SHINee's back. After waiting nearly 2 years since their monster hit "Lucifer", SHINee finally made their long awaited return.
Photo of JYJ Junsu's Sasaeng fans shock netizens
In the midst of JYJ's controversy regarding their sasaeng fans, a past photo of member Junsu's sasaeng fans shocked netizens and allkpop readers.
Second Quarter of 2012 (April – June)
allkpop Fan Tournament
We ran our own tournament and it brought in a huge response. There was a staggering total of 13.5 million votes cast just for the finals. In the end it was TVXQ's Yunho who ultimately claimed the top prize.
TVXQ to make their Korean comeback during the second half of the year
Members of Cassiopeia were quite excited at the news that TVXQ would be making their long-awaited comeback in Korea.
INFINITE releases "The Chaser" MV
The group elevated themselves in the world of K-pop with the release of 'INFINITIZE' and "The Chaser".
Junsu releases "Tarantallegra" music video!
After much anticipation, Junsu of power trio JYJ released the music video for his hit track, "Tarantallegra". The video attracted much attention from fans for Junsu's dramatic transformation and powerful performance.
Wonder Girls reveal group "Wonder Party" teaser photo
Wonderfuls were ecstatic at the news that the lovely Wonder Girls announced their comeback plans in June with their mini album 'Wonder Party'.
Japanese magazine publisher exposes Goo Hara's panties
Kara member, Hara's panty shot on a particular Japanese Magazine became a big controversy online. Netizens became furious at the act and commented how irresponsible this was.
f(x) releases 'Electric Shock'
After releasing a series of teaser images and an MV teaser, the ladies of f(x) finally made their long awaited comeback with the release of their EP 'Electric Shock'.
2PM's "Beautiful" surpasses 100,000 sales + growing popularity in Japan
The boys of 2PM released their 4th Japanese single "Beautiful" on June 6th and fans were quite happy that sales surpassed the 100,000 mark.
Yoo In Na confirms that she is dating Ji Hyun Woo
After making headlines for over a week following Ji Hyun Woo's public confession and a suspicious stroll through the park together, actress Yoo In Na finally admitted that she and Ji Hyun Woo have started dating.
Third Quarter of 2012 (July – September)
T-ara/Hwayoung Controversy: Cliff Notes Edition
Probably the biggest story in K-pop for 2012. T-ara became the hot topic throughout the world of K-Pop, causing many fans to worry. News of Hwayoung being bullied started to spread and this cliff notes edition goes through the unfolding of the drama from start to finish.
[BREAKING] CCM announces Hwayoung will leave T-ara
T-ara's parent company Core Contents Media announced that one of its members, Hwayoung, will be leaving the group.
2PM's Nichkhun involved in a minor car accident while driving under the influence
In July, 2PM's Nichkhun was caught driving under the influence of alcohol and was involved in a car accident while driving in Gangnam.
Super Junior releases MV for "Sexy, Free & Single"
For all the ELF, the wait was finally over as Super Junior released their highly anticipated music video for "Sexy, Free & Single". This was extra special for some fans as it remarked the return of Kangin who was away for two years in the military.
B2ST releases MV for "Beautiful Night"
It was a Beautiful Night for many B2UTIES when B2ST finally made their long awaited return.
Psy releases MV for "Gangnam Style"
Before his Billion views on YouTube and worldwide super stardom, we reported about Psy's music video for "Gangnam Style" to little fanfare. Who knew at the time it would go on to become the most viewed video of all-time on YouTube?
HaHa to marry singer Byul this November!
HaHa unexpectedly announced his plans of tying the knot with singer Byul. The two were reported to have known each other for the past 7 to 8 years, but only started dating seriously earlier in the year.
[Rumor]SM Entertainment hints at 5-member TVXQ reunion?
Fans noticed an interesting change on SM Entertainment Japan's official website. The profiles of the former members of TVXQ, JYJ's Junsu, Yoochun, and Jaejoong, were listed on the group's section of the site. Unfortunately it was short lived but it would be epic to see the boys come together as one once again.
Big Bang's Seungri caught up in sex scandal rumors after release of pictures by Japanese tabloid 'Friday'
Japanese tabloid magazine 'Friday', released a detailed account along with a few photos allegedly by a woman who claims she spent a night with Big Bang's Seungri.
Big Bang's Seungri caught with model/actress Anna Kubo by paparazzi in Hong Kong
Shortly after the sex scandal in Japan, Taiwanese newspaper 'Apple Daily 'captured photos of Big Bang's Seungri canoodling with Japanese model and actress Anna Kubo in Hong Kong.
G-Dragon releases EP 'One of a Kind'
He's just wild and young. After Big Bang's successful comeback earlier in the year, leader G-Dragon had his own solo comeback.
Fourth Quarter of 2012 (October – December)
Hong Kong reporters boo SHINee at Etude House event
Some members of the press were discovered to have boo'ed SHINee during a promotional event for Etude House in Hong Kong. Many of the viewers thought that it was very rude and unprofessional for the reporters to boo SHINee.
HyunA releases new mini-album 'Melting' + MV
HyunA received a lot of attention for being featured in Psy's "Gangnam Style" and it was the perfect time for her solo comeback.
'Family photos' of SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment and JYP Entertainment gather attention
Fans seem to be drawn in whenever The Big 3 are compared.
IU and Super Junior's Eunhyuk, dating?
A photo of Super Junior's Eunhyuk shirtless and IU in her pajama's made headlines in November. The photo was posted onto her (IU) Twitter, (most likely accidentally) and then taken down within 2 minutes.
Loen Entertainment releases official statement about the photo of IU and Eunhyuk
With the surfacing of a photo showing IU and Eunhyuk together that was accidentally revealed through IU's Twitter, fans and netizens alike had been awaiting an official statement from the artists' respective agencies. Loen Entertainment released an official statement on the issue which didn't really satisfy the netizens.
INFINITE's leader Sunggyu releases 'Another Me' debut mini-album + "60 sec" MV
INFINITE's Sunggyu released his debut solo album, 'Another Me'. The album includes six different tracks, each sure to bring out a new sound from the INFINITE leader.
[Breaking] Block B's Zico and Hwayoung dating!
A recent hot rumor in the K-Pop idol scene is that Block B's Zico and ex-T-ara member Hwayoung, have been dating for a few months now.
SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment respond to rumors of Psy and YoonA's secret affair
Girls' Generation's YoonA and Psy were just swept up in absurd rumors back in November regarding the two's secret affair. One Chinese media outlet falsely reported, "Korean singer Psy had an affair with YoonA six months before the release of 'Gangnam Style'.
Girls' Generation pre-releases "Dancing Queen" MV from 4th album, 'I Got a Boy' + Hyoyeon's teaser image
SONES showed their excitement at the news of Girls' Generation's long awaited return.
[BREAKING] Rain and Kim Tae Hee dating?
Although 2013, it was technically 2012 in America when this news broke. 2012 wrapped up with a huge bang with reports surfacing that Rain and Kim Tae Hee are dating.
In your opinion, what do you think the biggest story of 2012 was?


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Sammy Brooks and her daughter, Summer Rae, have no idea that they've been fucking the same big black cock: Jack Napier's. It seems as if Jack's been sticking his gigantic stick inside both mother and daughter at different times...until now. Sammy Brooks walks in to find her daughter sucking on Jack's mighty black link and the shit's hit the fan. Summer Rae's face turns red as her mother lectures her. Jack, of course, is stuck in the middle of this family feud and the only reasonable action is for him to stick to to both generations of black cock sluts. Sammy and Summer have, throughout the years, shared a lot of intimate moments but this takes the cake. Summer Rae and Sammy Brooks take turns sucking on Jack's infamous third leg right before taking turns rising him. Each lady takes a turn watching as the other gets absolutely railed by a huge black cock. Mom's massive tits quake and quiver while Summer Rae learns how to fuck a big black cock from her mother. After some debate, Sammy's snatch is on the receiving end of a blast of baby-making juice from Jack's balls. We have a feeling that tonight's family dinner is going to be the very definition of awkward.
Black guys love to date a girl and her mom at the same time but don't think they will ever get caught #blackguyproblems
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Phenomenal scene
These chicks just are not attractive. A big ZERO.
Sammy is freaking hot. Love that full body. Great scene
deezl.... you must return to therapy. Your mother and I tried our best to raise you.She became a "public whore" to buy you all the things you wanted. Old habits die hard. She can"t give up what she has learned to love. Big Black Cock.Give up your "DARK" thoughts. These days there is more acceptance for small men like us to be with Alpha Males. Stay Calm, Relax, Suck Big Black Cock. Put down the needle, move back in with Jamal. you will be fine. ...read more
This Mom really is someone's Mom, not just pretend... Look at all those stretch marks on her belly that developed as a result of being pregnant; she tried to cover preggo stretch marks with tatts... She really is a Mom... Poor Kid or Kids, Mom all over the internet with black dicks. no therapy gonna correct these kids... If ya mom is a public whore you only have a few paths in life: Crack/Meth Dealer, Crack/Meth user, or Serial Killer. ...read more
The icing on the cake would be some Mother/Daughter action during the fucking. That would be totally insanely hot!!!
woulda been much better if they took off their shoes. Too bad they dont kiss....kissing one while the other sucks is so freaking sexy, too few of these scenes do it....much better than sitting by yourself watching and masturbating ...read more
WOW!! THose whores came hard on the black dick but i think i cam harder :> it's incredible how much of a sissy clit-dick male I am for big black cock -blayne nugent
Great Scene!!! Thanks Guys!! More Of Jack Napier!!
Would love to have a scene with Kiki Daireas the mom and brooklyn chase as the daughter Who else agrees?
if Jack could ever get fully erect..then he could do some damage with that thing.
This was a good pairing. Jack always doing his thing.
The blowjob/ball sucking combo = awesome!!!
Finally some good material - Jack to the rescue - good work.
28min-32min is pure romance, pussy dosnt get that creamy for just any cock, it takes love and thick meat to make pussy juice like that. Nice creampie, rather see the daughter be jealous and eat it out what see was craveing. ...read more
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I painted this side table a soft grey first then applied a blue wash over that. After distressing the edges with a sander I applied white wax from Classic Home (purchased at Wal Mart) and buffed. This wax is a liquid, about pancake batter consistency and I really like how it buffs out. Application can be a little messy if you are like me, so you should wear gloves.
I really love this piece and want to keep it for my bathroom remodel. However, I am going to sell it. I can't keep everything, or so my husband tells me.
Used Rustoleum Chalked Paint and Waverly Chalk Paint.


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Yesterday I received my bonsai orange tree seeds (Citris Mitis Calamondin-Minature Orange) and placed them in a wet paper towel to germinate.This tree is said to be a cross between a kumquat and a tangerine tree. I am not expecting for this tree to bear fruit until about 2 years from now. The fruit itself is a tart orange / lemon about 2 inches in diameter.
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I need a new camera
so pissed. YEAH. I'm still mad and sad. I just love taking pictures and my phone that I usually use as my camera was stolen. As much as possible I don't want to post something negative here but I have to shout this out especially that it is my fifth time to have my phone stolen from me. yes 5th damn time! I don't know why it happened to me again and again, is it the way I look or move? hahaha. I don't know the basis of the snatchers but I just want to remind all of you that snatchers are everywhere. literally everywhere, they would even dress like they don't look like one. They would wear something decent and elegant, so please don't be deceived. You have to be very careful and mindful of your things all the time.
Aside from that, my son broke my digicam while he was taking pictures. The LCD isn't functioning anymore that it'll be too costly for me to have it repaired. They said it'll be better if I buy a new one. sigh. It is also my favorite, we have another one but it doesn't take pictures as good as my broken digicam. :(
Anyway, On the lighter note I'm still thankful that nothing bad happened to me. (Alhamdulillah) I'm just praying that it'll be the last. In Shaa Allah.
now, I have to buy a new one. :( I hate spending on something that I already have but was stolen from me. So, any suggestions for a good digital camera? Please? Thank you! :)


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The following is a ramble in which I sort of "walk-and-talk thru" the Starfox option. Maybe some detail-spoilers from the movie, but mostly just nerdy Marvel Universe (comics) talk. Not quite final or buttoned up, but hopefully I'll revisit before the second movie hits theaters. =)
Still, let me play Starfox out a bit more… If Eros is the brother of Thanos in the MCU I think his power set and levels would have to be pumped up. I always thought he was shortchanged in the MU as Thanos's brother. Sure, I get the Thanos/Eros dichotomy, but man, one becomes the champion and consort of Death, the other plays space-adventuring Casanova?
Eros should be pumped up as a champion of Life, someone/thing akin to Mar-Vell or Adam Warlock, y'know? Of course, Adam's cocoon in the Collector's Collection would indicate that the MCU doesn't need another Adam Warlock-type. but let's assume that cocoon doesn't hatch anytime soon. Or maybe that it houses The Magus, who is actually a non-Thanos opposite to Eros, not Adam.
Okay, so Eros's space philandering leads him to spend time on Earth in the 70s. He falls hard for Mama Quill and they make a home together until he learns that his brother has destroyed his homeworld (called Titan, but not Saturn's moon, somewhere farther aspace) and killed most if not all of their family. He knows Mama Quill is pregnant, but to protect her, their unborn child, and the Earth he has to leave and go into hiding. He promises to return when it's safe and do whatever he can to care for their child when he can.
So, thanks to his cosmic senses, champion of life Eros would know when Mama Quill is ill and passes on, and so contracts Yondu to pick the boy up.
I can imagine Captain Marvel or Adam Warlock type working with Yondu in many situations while keeping a low astro-profile, and could easily see space biker gang leader Yondu thinking of a stick-up-his-bum champion of life like Peter's dad as a "jackass." Yondu may have legitimately believed that he was saving young Peter from a boring life as a straight-laced do-gooder when he decided to keep him for the Ravagers instead of delivering him as contracted.
I wonder what Yondu's story was to Peter's dad about that. Maybe he just never showed up for a scheduled rendezvous/hand-off, leaving his client to believe that he'd failed to find Peter or just wasn't interested in the job. Of course, Eros, champion of life, knows that Yondu kept him, just as he'd planned. With Thanos still at large, Eros is still on the run or in hiding, so Peter would be safer with the Ravagers than by his side and with Yondu as his mentor and guardian would learn to become a capable cosmic scoundrel and survivor.
If Eros is Peter's father, does that explain the scan that describes his heritage as "something ancient, that we've never seen before?" Perhaps. If we place Titan in a remote part of MCU space, and their population as small, or intentionally hidden/isolationist. Sure, why not?
Or… We could place Thanos's Titanic genocide much deeper in the past, with Eros as an only or one of the few survivors, and already in hiding when he arrives on Earth and falls for Mama Quill.
In any case, Eros's bloodline could read as "something ancient" and unknown to Xandar.
Eros could certainly appear as an angel, composed of pure light. That could easily be literal for an extraterrestrial champion of life (imagine Mar-Vell or Adam as Eros), and metaphorical, for an Eternal of love, right?
So, sure, an adapted and upgraded Starfox/Eros in the MCU could definitely be Peter's dad. Does it mean anything significant to future plotlines and conflict? Well, they could try to play up the relationship to Thanos, but why bother? I don't see a lot of fun coming out of snippy dialogue between the two around family. They don't have enough common experience. The one strategic play I do see is that Peter's rare Eternal blood (and blood-relation to Thanos) could allow him to endure or use a device or plot concocted by Thanos to destroy his enemies because it would be keyed to his physiology. Peter's a demi-Titan, so he'd probably die, but hey, a hero is up for that, right?
They really can't call him "Starfox" tho, can they? "Eros" sort of works next to Thanos, but even that is kind of a tough sell. Maybe I should find/replace "Starfox" and "Eros" with "Captain Marvel" or "Starhawk" everywhere in this write-up instead?
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For most people, they suffer from the generic fears like spiders, snakes and heights. As a person who suffers from a massive phobia of heights (I wont even stand on a chair), going to London usually turns into an ordeal as i take the first look up at the underground escalators.
Now to most of my friends and family, this is a funny sight to see me quivering at the sight of the sheer height of the things. Now in a shopping centre, there OK, but it's a completely different environment.
Going up on an underground poses many nervous moments. Firstly, there's so many people around you and people running up beside you as well as the whole escalator encased in this metal tube with a low ceiling. Now I don't suffer from claustrophobia, but this is horrendous. You can't see where you're going, even though I'm over 6ft, and you cant see where you've been. The speed is so slow, I'm sure they do it on purpose to torture people like me. Finally the sheer height, which is although uncontrollable, terrifying. Why don't they just make lots of mini ones?
Angel station, Northern Line. I haven't been on this one and don't intend on either. The strange thing is though, I'm not scared of going down them....
Monday, 12 April 2010
The fear of the Underground
Posted by chrissyboi180 at 01:35
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Dear all,
If you really enjoyed (or even hated) a book, why not let everyone know how good or bad it really is? You might be doing someone a favour. Write a review of the book you have read and post it here on the book group's blog. Post it as a 'reply' under either the Summer Reading or Our Book Choices post and we can all share your thoughts and be inspired to get, or avoid, the book for ourselves.
As for myself, I've already picked the books I'm looking forward to enjoying over the next month or so; see below.
Happy reading everyone!
Pete Legowski