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Integrated Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet with Soap Dispenser
P188104LF-SSSD is rated out of 5 by 20.
List Price*: $239.10
Product Features & Benefits
- Single lever control for ease of operation with one hand
- Pull-down wand operates in an aerated or spray mode via swivel spray face.
- Matching soap dispenser for added convenience
- Escutcheon plate included for four hole mounting
- Water Efficient Product meeting CALGreen standards
- Low Lead Certified
- Brilliance Finish
- Soap Dispenser
- ADA Compliant
Product Details
- Handle(s): Single Handle Lever
- With Soap/Lotion Dispenser: Yes
- Flow Rate: 1.50 gpm @ 60 psi, 5.7 L/min @ 414 kPa
- Pull-out/Pull-down: Yes
- Valve Type: Ceramic valve
- Installation: 2 or 4-hole 8" installation
- Spout Length: 8
- Spout Total Height: 15-1/2
- Spout Height Deck to Aerator: 8
Support, Repair Parts & Technical Specs
Maintenance & Installation Sheet
Technical Specifications
Parts & Accessories Diagram
Holes for Installation
2 or 4-hole 8" installation
Rated 1 out of 5 by Mom2Six from Same issue everyone else had... Bought this within the last 2 years, love the pull out sprayer but today had the same issue everyone is complaining about. For what we paid, definitely not happy!
Date published: 2018-05-28
Rated 3 out of 5 by Chad from Great looking faucet but has some issues When I bought my house I remodeled the entire kitchen and chose to go with this kitchen faucet. I love the look of it with its clean styling and lack of buttons make cleaning and breeze. The issues with it is the sprayer had a positive stop for the two different functions for only a couple months. The click to it positive position turned real soft, but it wasn't too bad. Now one year later you can't even feel where the positive stop would be. It's not an issue with any kind of hard water build up as I have a water softener and there is no signs of hard water build up. I dismantled the sprayer to find very tiny plastic pieces used for the positive stop, no surprise they were wore out and one of the three was broke off. Another small issue which is no-fault of the faucet or its manufacture, it is the other people who use it. In my case most people are use to the faucet having a slow normal stream and they do not expect it to be set in spray mode. So many times my roommates stick something under it and turn it on causing the sprayer to splash all over the place making a huge watery mess. With me this isn't an issue because I simply check to see if it's in spray mode or stream mode. My other roommate still has not learned to check before placing something underneath it and just turn it on. It would be much better if it automatically switch back to a stream when shutting it off. So just be aware of that if you have water spot O.C.D like I do.
Date published: 2018-04-27
Rated 1 out of 5 by Billybob from Peerless? I also purchased this faucet and it lasted for a little bit however I still had the sprayer break just like everyone else had. Seems like it not very well put together
Date published: 2018-04-19
Rated 2 out of 5 by Grace from Poor design, but love this faucet I had this faucet until I, too, had the spray head of the faucet break. The first time it broke, my husband was able to glue it, then I just didn't use the spray feature because I like this faucet and didn't want it to break again. Well, last week it broke again. This time the glue wouldn't hold it. I love the look and it's heavier than most out there to replace it with. It is a design flaw, can they make it with a button sprayer instead? I would like to replace the spray head if possible.
Date published: 2018-04-09
Rated 2 out of 5 by Kurt Flock from Not so much I bought 18 of these to install in kitchens I was renovating in a small apt property. So far I've had two of the pull down faucet/spray heads break during normal use by tenants. In each case the plastic connector failed. It wasn't until researching my photo files that I found a picture of the boxes they came in, AFTER I replaced them with other brands. I couldn't locate my Menard's receipts. I don't know if repair parts are available or not. I kept the most recent one that failed hoping I could find a solution.
Date published: 2018-02-04
Rated 2 out of 5 by Ang18 from Sprayer assembly broke under normal use Wish I would've seen the reviews before purchase. I too have had the sprayer assembly break off after a short time of use. The plastic design just doesn't hold up at all, very disappointed.
Date published: 2018-01-07
Rated 2 out of 5 by Bus60 from Cheap design Sprayer head has plastic inside. Broke off in the first few months of use.
Date published: 2017-10-28
Rated 3 out of 5 by Tony1972 from Poor design the sprayer broke off within a year Only had this faucet about a year and the sprayer has broken, cannot find a new sprayer, and am not happy about having to replace a faucet. Beautiful faucet until it broke off. Can I get/buy a replacement sprayer to fix this faucet?? SOS HELP!!
Date published: 2017-06-27
Is there an adapter available to accommodate a Portable Dishwasher?
I have a portable dishwasher that hooks up to my old Moen faucet. I would like to buy the above faucet for my new counter and sink. By removing the spray head it could accommodate my dishwasher if I had a part that would fit in it's place or an adapter for the part I currently use. From what I saw in the store, it would need pipe threads to fit the new faucet and machine threads to attach to the old fitting.
Having done so myself, I can say that there are not backpressure issues as suggested by the manufacturer. It is a 1/2" pipe thread. To convert that to a facet thread, you will have to go from the 1/2" to 3/4"GHT (Garden Hose). From there (1/2" Male to 3/4" GHT Female) I was able to go 3/4" GHT Male to 55/64" Female Inside 15/16" Male Outside, then using a 55/64" Male-Male Coupler to my 55/64" Female Inside 15/16" Male Outside Quick Attach Snap On Aerator that attaches to my portable dishwasher. You will want to screw it all together using wrenches and pliers to avoid drips. I have found that the Quick Attach adapter for my portable can come off the end and be put back on by hand easily so I can swap in my water filter whenever I want and that finger tight is enough to not get drips between that and the coupler.
Date published: 2017-10-28
can i turn it around so the handle is on the left?
Hi JK, Thank you for your question. The spout on the model P188104LF-SD rotates a full 360 degrees. The faucet can be installed with the handle on the left. Thanks, Dave
Date published: 2016-02-04
Is it possible to change the stream/spray option so the default is spray?
Loving my new Peerless faucet so far, particularly the ability to switch - with the press of a button - the faucet head to a shower-type spray rather than the default single stream. Thing is, the spray is more convenient for almost all uses. Is it possible to change the default to spray?
Hi Gary, Thank you for your question. The wand on the model P188104LF-SD does not have a default stream/spray setting. The faucet will remain in whatever spray setting is chosen when the faucet is turned off and back on again.If you leave the wand in the spray setting it will remain there until changed. Thanks, Dave
Date published: 2015-09-21
How do you tighten the swivel neck?
The neck that the pull down head seats in rocks back and forth in the base. Is there any way to tighten it.
Hi Pitties4, Thank you for your question. There is no adjustment to make the spout tighter but we recommend that you verify that the spout bonnet is tightened down completely. Thanks, Dave
Date published: 2015-05-11
Can I get another matching soap dispenser with this faucet? Can I buy it separately?
Hi Susan, Thank you for your question. The soap dispenser to the model P188104LF-SSSD is available to order separately as RP49302SS. This item can be ordered online or from your local retailer or wholesaler that sells Peerless/Delta products. http://www.deltafaucet.com/repairparts/details/rp49302ss.html?showPhotoGallery=false Thanks, Dave
Date published: 2015-04-13
Does this faucet have flexible supply lines or copper lines?
Hi Deppzone, Thank you for your question. The model P188104LF-SSSD has copper supply lines that end with a 1/2" male pipe fitting. Thanks, Dave
Date published: 2015-02-20
I need to get a replacement part, the black threaded nylon nozzle in the head
Have looked threw this site trying to find the part described above , and just keep getting directed to the same unhelpful areas , this site is labeled parts and repair but thats not here , I need to get this part that broke, going to help or redirect me again to something that does not apply, the threaded black nylon nozzle assy it broke in two pieces
Hi Cabbage, Thank you for your question. The wand assembly for the model P188104LF-SSSD does not break down into smaller components that are available as separate items. If the black threaded portion of the wand is damaged the entire RP71265SS will need to be replaced. If you are the original purchaser of the faucet and need warranty parts assistance please call our toll free Helpline at 1-800-643-8667. Thanks, Dave
Date published: 2018-01-05
Is there any plastic in the faucet assy, other than the flexible connections? Is there plastic in the soap pumper?
Hi Sopovada, Thank you for your question. The wand assembly and the soap dispenser are the non-metallic components on the model P188104LF-SSSD faucet. Thanks, Dave
Date published: 2014-05-09


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Thursday, February 11, 2010
La Costeña, Mountain View, California
This was an unplanned visit. It was only when I was stuck in traffic on the way to the airport that I realized that I hadn't eaten breakfast. I figured that La Costeña was probably open (2078 Old Middlefield Way, 967-0507), and that I could grab a quick burrito before getting back on the road. Besides, there's just something so cool about this little Mexican grocery store with the beat-up burrito counter in the back and patio furniture hugging the street outside.
Actually, I was never really that big on burritos, as the local San Francisco variety were usually too much of a boring and unnecessarily gigantic clump of beans and rice. Yet sometime ago, I discovered the right combination of ingredients that made it work for me, and my choices in this morning's chico-sized burrito made it one of the most satisfying ones that I've had in a long time. The carnitas and guacamole fueled its savory and rich taste, while the generous spread of fresh jalapeño peppers provided a critically spicy yet refreshing kick that brought it all together.
I seem to remember liking La Costeña's neighbor La Bamba better in the past, but now I'm having second thoughts. Either way, I've become a bigger fan of these Mission-style burritos and definitely plan to get more next time I'm back in the Bay Area.
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1 comment:
- MC Fattiefresh said...
Looks great. Just a shame you can't get good, fresh tasting mexican food in Singapore. Someone should open a taco truck next to a food court.
- February 13, 2010 11:53 AM
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Becoming a Woman Who Knows God by Name
I'm proud to announce my friend Jan Harrison has released her second book, "Becoming a Woman Who Knows God by Name." This new book is a study of the names of God and why it's important to know the Lord intimately, by His names and attributes.
Jan's book covers ten names of God: Elohim, El Shaddai, Jehovah Jireh, Jehovah Rophe, Jehovah Nissi, Jehovah Shalom, Jehovah Roi, El Olam, El Elyon and Adonai.
Jan invites her readers to dig deeper into the meaning of God's names, examining how each one applies to our relationship with Him. Each chapter corresponds with a biblical character's story and includes a short study section with summary questions or thoughts and a specific prayer.
One of the passages of the book I think will be especially encouraging to women is the study of Jehovah Jireh and how He has provided everything we need through Christ.
Jan writes, "As long as we are determined to provide for ourselves and self-protect, God can't provide. Jehovah Jireh isn't your backup plan, He is your plan."
"When we finally surrender our dreams and treasures and we trust God to provide, we realize His things are so much better. But first we have to let go. We have to release that stubborn, fearful, human grip on our circumstances and give it all to God."
Throughout the book, Jan references God's character and lessons learned not only during heartache and pain but in all seasons of life. She discusses how the Lord met her in some of her darkest personal trials.
Whether you need the Healer Jehovah Rophe, the peace that only Jehovah Shalom offers or the provision of Jehovah Jireh, "Becoming a Woman Who Knows God by Name" is a great reminder of His faithfulness to His people.
"In times of uncertainty, there is absolute certainty when you call on God as Creator (Elohim), Provider (Jehovah Jireh), Healer (Jehovah Rophe), Peace (Jehovah Shalom), Shepherd (Jehovah Roi), and more."
To purchase "Becoming a Woman Who Knows God by Name" by Jan Harrison, please The Source Bookstore at Sherwood Baptist Church or visit Jan's website here.


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Wednesday, October 27, 2004
pac bell...sbc park & WiFi
SBC Park in San Francisco, already a WiFi hotspot, will offer instant replays and food delivery ordering in 2005. The mobilemediary phenom is here to stay.
Posted by Kenneth M. Kambara at 10/27/2004 09:34:00 PM 0 comments
Tags: Giants, mobilemediary, SBC Park
Monday, October 25, 2004
baseball 04
It's been an interesting year in baseball. The Giants were overtaken in the WildCard race by the streaking Astros and lost one that will go into rivalry lore, in the last 2004 game I saw live. It looked like the Giants were going to win and force a one-game playoff and quite unlike 2002 (when the Giants went to the Series), Dodger fans at Chavez Ravine became serious about the rivalry. The taunting Bonds [1], alone in a sea of green amidst Dodger blue, and heckling Giants fans bilingually are just a few things I saw on the left-field side of blue reserve. (I still don't know the story of the inflated sheep [2] but I guess it's easier to inflate than the blow-up doll of years past.) Down 3-0 in the bottom of the ninth, the Dodgers came back to tie the game and then win it 7-3 on a grand-slam homer. The Dodgers ending a long playoff drought clinched the division that day[3]. It reminded me of a game up at Candlestick in 1982 (I was too young for road trips then) when the Giants dashed the Dodger's postseason bid. I recall seeing on channel 11, Giant's fans with "Beat LA" signs and the pelting of reliever, Steve Howe (sniffle-sniffle, coke fiend), with oranges, as he made that long walk from the 'Stick bullpen to the mound.
It was sort of interesting seeing the recent Dodgers-Giants game and then go to New York a day later, where both teams came from. The Giants dwelling at the Polo Grounds (uptown Manhattan) and the Dodgers at Ebbets Field (Flatbush-Brooklyn). I hear that there are people in Brooklyn still mad at the Dodgers for leaving but I'm sure the invasion of too-cool "hipsters," yuppies, and pseudo-artsy types give them more pressing concerns, as rents skyrocket in the area.
Well, it looks like the Bo-Sox are going to win the Series, after coming back from being down 0-3 to their dreaded rivals, the Yankees. An interesting season on many fronts...for a change.
It was sort of interesting seeing the recent Dodgers-Giants game and then go to New York a day later, where both teams came from. The Giants dwelling at the Polo Grounds (uptown Manhattan) and the Dodgers at Ebbets Field (Flatbush-Brooklyn). I hear that there are people in Brooklyn still mad at the Dodgers for leaving but I'm sure the invasion of too-cool "hipsters," yuppies, and pseudo-artsy types give them more pressing concerns, as rents skyrocket in the area.
Well, it looks like the Bo-Sox are going to win the Series, after coming back from being down 0-3 to their dreaded rivals, the Yankees. An interesting season on many fronts...for a change.
Posted by Kenneth M. Kambara at 10/25/2004 09:54:00 PM 0 comments
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Desperate Housewives
Disney-owned ABC's new show, Desperate Housewives, was #3 last week with 20.9M viewers. (It started very strong with 21.3M viewers in its premiere on 10/3). It should be noted that not all of the fall lineup is being aired across the networks. It's not popular with everyone. The American Decency Association is targeting the show and its advertisers. Cue Helen Lovejoy. Lowe's & Tyson have pulled out. Nevertheless, Fox-KTTV LA news reports thirty-second ad buys have doubled to $300K. I have yet to see it but I have sporadic TV viewing habits. My TV tastes also veer towards the odd. Anyway, some of the best drama this fall is on Fox with the ALCS-BoSox & Yankees.
Posted by Kenneth M. Kambara at 10/20/2004 04:15:00 AM 2 comments
Tags: ABC, Desperate Housewives
The Intruder...
A month ago, PBS-Seattle-KCTS, released its Video Game Revolution documentary. There is also a webchat archive with its producer. I've been intererested in the phenomenon, although I've never really had the attention span to become a gamer. So, while in New York, I stumbled across Saint Mark's Books in the East Village and while listening to the Cheney-Edwards debate, I perused several MIT press books talking about digital culture and how video games are being "theorized" by humanities scholars and artists. One project that caught my eye was a post-feminist video game by Natalie Bookchin called, The Intruder (1999). It is based on an unpopular story by Jorge Luis Borges. It's not a fun game and the graphics are old school, but I found it interesting, as it made the player play a part in the tragic narrative. The idea that video games are a new medium that transcend literature and film rings true with me. The interactivity transforms the action, making the player more involved, but since the context is still contrived, it is still an abstraction. As a product, it's clear that the social implications of games will be debated for years, as technology alters our behaviors and reflexively, we alter technological functionality. Inserting players into interactive entertainment contexts is here to stay and the genres of games will surely expand.
Posted by Kenneth M. Kambara at 10/20/2004 01:43:00 AM 0 comments
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
indie music scene
For many, growing older means listening to crappier music that's more familiar than good/interesting/innovative, etc. NYC seems to have a lively scene, at least in the Lower East Side. Hung out in The Living Room, no cover, 1 drink per act minimum, and the acts come fast & furious...1 per hour. If you don't like what you hear, it'll change soon enough. Makes me want to seek out similar venues in esseph and LA that showcase indie talent.
Edie Carey, The Living Room, October 2004.
Edie Carey, The Living Room, October 2004.
Posted by Kenneth M. Kambara at 10/12/2004 04:36:00 AM 0 comments
Wednesday, October 06, 2004
Village Voice's Best of NYC...
Ever vigilent of all things media related, I lucked out to be in town when the VV {free in nyc} had its "best of" issue. Best John Hughes re-enactments involving SNL cast members at Soundtracks Live. The existentialist Best Public Access TV Show with its own website (may be...is offensive). Promo here. Despite my mantra, "you ain't in Cali anymore," shades of the City of Berkeley are in Brooklyn: Best Place to Experience How Communism Leads to Fascism at the cooperative. For those of my 494 students who can't get enough of Pepsi: Best Unofficial landmark...
Posted by Kenneth M. Kambara at 10/06/2004 12:07:00 AM 0 comments
Saturday, October 02, 2004
(Mostly) Apple Ads Download Page
a friend of mine from graduate school and the principal behind palomar software sent me this link. several good iPod ads. the will ferrel ad is ok but not great. The BBC reviewed the campaign in 2003 by twba/chiat-day.
Posted by Kenneth M. Kambara at 10/02/2004 12:26:00 AM 0 comments
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I love a good story. A good story can give hope. It can lead to action. It can unite. And it can provide a brief respite and escape; but it can also lead to hopelessness, chaos and division. A story can provide a perspective on the true state of things. The last few days have been significant in that a story has provoked offense, outrage, violence, and even the attack and murder of fellow countrymen and others within various other countries. A leader can use a story to weave a perspective of what a country is capable of or to lay blame. A leader can use a story to compliment a plan or to show effectiveness of leadership. A story cannot lead. A story fills a void or a longing but does not shine a light or lead a nation.
What we need are not more stories and acceptance of stories of moral relativism justifying chaos but clear truths about the values that once embodied a great nation. We need a statement that the United States is made up of individuals with God given rights, one of which is free speech. Because we value the right of speech, we are willing to allow the offensive to uphold the principle of freedom. Free Speech is a principle that the nation upholds to the highest standard of protection and limits only due to direct tangible consequences. We need a statement that intangible, the immeasurable, the moral relative of offense while significant cannot be used as justification for tangible and measurable reciprocity. We need a statement not only of condemnation for the attack but of the significance of embassies being sovereign soil. We need not retributive violence, not a storyteller filling a void but a leader shining a light and leading on principles. That's my story.
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I finished this little guy last Sunday.
He didn't turn out quite how I wanted. I'm really terrible at sewing body parts together, mostly because I have no patience for it, not because I lack sewing skills (remind me to post sometime about how I had to take sewing classes when I was a kid and I made a really ugly vest).
Anyway, he's still pretty cute.


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You may also find flavored varieties such as the cheese shown which has horseradish and chives.
This recipe is by Saputo Cheese Company Ingredients
4 soft corn tortillas 20 cm (8 in)
8 slices Saputo Havarti cheese
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
1 red pepper, sliced thinly
100 g (1/2 cup) corn kernels
15 mL (1 tbsp) fresh oregano, chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Condiments
Dairyland, Neilson or Baxter sour cream, to taste
Mild salsa and/or tomatillo sauce, to taste
Hot sauce, to taste Directions
Place 4 tortillas on a large work surface. Place 2 slices of Havarti cheese on each tortilla and top with the avocado, red pepper and corn, dividing the ingredients equally among the tortillas.
Sprinkle tortillas with oregano, salt and pepper. Cover with remaining tortillas and press down gently.
Heat a lightly oiled cast iron pan on medium heat. Place one quesadilla in the pan and cook on both sides until tortillas are dark golden in patches and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas, taking care not to burn them.
Cut each quesadilla in four and serve immediately with condiments.


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MAYOR OF CHICAGO RAHM EMANUEL TO MAKE HIS FIRST VISIT TO CBS's "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN," MONDAY, SEPT. 9
Mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel will make his first visit to the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Monday, Sept. 9 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Emanuel was elected the 55th mayor of the "Windy City" in 2011. A former U.S. representative from Illinois, he served as White House Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama following Obama's election in 2008, a position he resigned in 2010 so he could run in Chicago's 2011 mayoral election, which he won. He is featured in the upcoming television documentary "The Presidents' Gatekeepers," in which, for the first time ever, all 20 living White House Chiefs of Staff come together to share their previously untold stories. The documentary spans nine presidential administrations and 50 years.
Also featured on the LATE SHOW Monday, Sept. 9 is an interview with actor and comedian Ricky Gervais and a performance by musical guest Janelle Monae.
The LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN is a production of Worldwide Pants Incorporated. Barbara Gaines, Matt Roberts, Jude Brennan, Maria Pope, Eric Stangel, Justin Stangel and Rob Burnett are the executive producers.


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「Captured Moment」の歌詞 矢野顕子2014/3/26 リリース
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And my camera caught the moment
Even though I did not yet know you,
In that instant, you were mine.
You smiled with compassion
And reflected joy that I've never known
Then deep in my imagination,
Suddenly, my heart had grown.
But now the crowd has swallowed
Everything my mind created.
My eyes search across the plaza.
In an instant you are gone.
Somehow my heart is open
I can feel you in the distance
Surely if I keep on pursuing
You will know that I'm the one.
I walk through the city,
Passing thousands who are not there for me.
A flower begins to open
Its beauty not yet seen.
I stand beside a fountain,
Where my camera caught a moment.
From then on, I am ever searching,
For our lives are intertwined.


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My Aspergers Child: How to Prevent Meltdowns and Tantrums
The Rage Cycle in Aspergers: Group Discussion
My Aspergers Child: How to Prevent Meltdowns and Tantrums
Asperger's Teens & Aggression
He's starting to internalize his behavior, and now said to me this morning that he's a bad boy even though no one tells him that, not us, or his teacher. I worry about his self-esteem as he grows older. We praise him when he's good, but he gets a ton of negative feedback: "Don't do this… don't do that, etc… you need to go to your room for hitting your sister"… I constantly feel like I have to micromanage him. But he knows he's in time-out or in his room a lot, and I do that so he can calm down or to protect his siblings. Any advice would be helpful."
Unfortunately, for some teens on the autism spectrum, aggression may become quite common when reaching adolescence, and this may be clearly influenced by the parenting styles of the teen's mother and father. In fact, one of the key factors in determining an AS or HFA youngster's tendency to develop aggression later in life may involve the presence of a maternally sensitive woman who can also balance the discipline and aggression in life.
In many of today's American families, it is not uncommon to find that both the mother and father are relatively absent from the youngster's life (e.g., due to work-related issues). Because a youngster's mental health is often greatly influenced by (a) the presence of maternal nurturing and (b) the balance of a father's discipline, when either of these are absent in the life of an AS or HFA youngster, confusion abounds and aggression usually develops. If you are the parent of a teenager on the autism spectrum, it is important to provide this balance to your child-rearing efforts.
If you are a single mother, and your child's father is not present, you can expect your youngster's aggression will undoubtedly be present as you provide the maternal sensitivity your youngster needs while also attempting to be the disciplinarian. Because Asperger's kids have trouble differentiating social cues, and are confused by discipline when expressed by their mother, the authoritarian type of parenting is often met with aggression. For this reason, having a male role model (e.g., uncle, grandfather) who can provide that discipline while you provide the maternal sensitivity will go a long way in your youngster's long-term development.
Conversely, if you are a father who is raising an AS or HFA child alone, you will want to be sure that you find ways to be sensitive and nurturing to your youngster's needs. Because fathers are more likely to be the authoritarian, a woman's sensitivity will be important in your youngster's mental health. Often, this role can be filled by a woman who is an aunt or grandmother, and does not necessarily mean that a step-mother has to be in the picture.
Asperger's is a developmental disorder that affects many kids by resulting in abnormal social development. For parents, offsetting the risk for development of aggression is most likely achieved by first identifying your parenting style - as either disciplinarian or nurturing - and then finding someone who can fulfill the role as the opposite parenting style. Trying to manage both the motherly role and the fatherly role often leads to confusion in the Asperger's youngster, which may exacerbate Asperger's-related complications in adolescence. Of course, it is not always possible to find a co-parent, but the ideal scenario would involve such an individual.
Aspergers and OCD
Aspergers Kids Are In A World Of Their Own
Adults who are diagnosed with Aspergers have suggested that it is easier for them to make eye contact if they don't have to listen. Some describe situations where having to make eye contact causes breaks in their concentration. So clearly there are some problems for individuals with Aspergers if they have to do more than one task like this at the same time (i.e., eye contact and listening).
It is also difficult for a youngster with Aspergers to understand what a person is communicating through eye contact. Others actually describe the experience of having to make eye contact as frightening.
It is important to recognize that Aspergers is a neurological disorder (caused by a medical problem with the brain) and the youngster is not choosing to behave this way. In fact it may well be a way of the youngster coping with their environment.
You can create a conducive environment by:
1. Frequent breaks - Allow her to take frequent breaks, or break work into small blocks; she will be able to perform better.
2. Minimizing distractions - Minimize the distractions for your daughter, provide direction in simple one-two step directions and provide ample times and cues (verbal and/or visual) for completing the task.
3. Providing structure - Providing structure to her day and routines, where the same activities occur at the same time every day, will let her know what to expect.
Non-Drug Treatments for Aspergers?
What is the best treatment option for defiant teens with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism?
- Dietary interventions
- Occupational therapy
- Medication
- Experiential therapy
- Physical activity and exercises designed to improve motor skills and coordination
- Physical therapy
- Special education services pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, including an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Role modeling
- Recreational therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Speech therapy
- Social skills training
- Small class sizes and favorable teacher-student ratios
- Minimal distractions in an environment conducive to learning
- Education and training on self-advocacy
- Extracurricular activities tailored to each teen's interests
- Family involvement
- Hands-on learning opportunities
- High level of personalized attention
- Consistent routines and predictable schedules
- Communication and life skills development
Discipline for Defiant Aspergers Teens
Aspergers Children and "Low Frustration Tolerance"
It may seem like they over-react to the small things that happen, but it is a fact that kids with Aspergers and high functioning autism have little emotional control and get frustrated easily. That's where they need your help and the help of others qualified in the area of emotions.
Ask yourself these questions about your Aspergers child's frustration:
- Does she throw things and hurt people?
- Does she withdraw to someplace she feels safe?
- Does she yell and cry?
- How does your youngster show her frustration?
- What do you do when she gets frustrated?
- Do you give her time alone to try to deal with it?
- Do you take it personally, or do you jump in to soothe her when she is on the brink of crying?
- Is it best to talk about the issue or let it go?
So what can moms and dads do to help their Aspergers youngsters with frustrations?
If the youngster is exhibiting threatening behavior and seems unable to control it, then getting her to work with a professional is the best approach if she doesn't already have one. Many times, a therapist can provide coping techniques for the youngster to deal with her feelings. Also, a therapist can provide the parent with valuable insight and tools for helping the youngster deal with her feelings. There are also medications that a doctor can prescribe to help calm these outbursts and let the youngster think it through.
A child who is obviously frustrated but not particularly threatening or violent still needs help, and parents can provide that through on the fly discussions. An older youngster can be reasoned with on what triggered the outburst and how she can deal with it the next time. It's important that these discussions be held calmly and rationally. If the youngster feels accused or threatened, then she will not be receptive to what the mother or father has to say. It may help to have a therapist facilitate these types of conversations.
The bottom line is if your Aspergers youngster appears to have a low tolerance for frustration and it is happening more frequently, then she needs help understanding what it happening to her. This kind of help can come from a number of places, and the most important players are the parents. Don't take it personally, rather understand that your child is literally brimming over with 'bad' emotions and doesn't fully realize what she is doing.
My Aspergers Child: How to Prevent Meltdowns and Tantrums in AS and HFA Children
• Anonymous said... I'm reminding myself that when Quinlan has a bay day no matter how frustrated or upset I am, he's 100 times more frustrated and upset. Woosah
• Anonymous said... I had to do that reminder a few times myself today. Calm usually is easy for me, but not always.
• Anonymous said... I'm normally calm and laid back. I think yesterday was one of those challenging days. Today has been nice and calm. With the occasional texture panic. ;) Thank you for letting me know, I'm not the only parent reminding themselves.
• Anonymous said... On days when I'm at my whits end and I'm in my room crying, I remind myself that at least I can take a break. He can't. He always has Asperger's...
• Anonymous said... Very well said. I'm so glad I finally found other moms who understand our daily struggles and joys.
• Anonymous said... Thank you. I have selfishly held the attitude that even though others can take a break, I can't because I always have a son with Asperger's.... but what about him? stabbed me right in the gut. I mean it - thank you.
• Anonymous said… Have the same issues with my son who is 8 with Aspergers - he just can't process so much at once, and gets shut down. Finding the balance is hard but I'm ever hopeful - this year is better than last year, new challenges but we know more too. x Good luck and remember it's a learning curve for both of you. x
• Anonymous said… I found the Speechie and Ot helped with managing such sensory overload and executive function/organizing issues. Breaking down tasks, visual step by step and lists help to build the habit.
• Anonymous said… it sound like sensory overload at the store. Lucky you for the meltdowns. Once you understand how the sensory funnel works you will figure how to avoid the overloads
• Anonymous said… My 13 year old is exactly the same
• Anonymous said… My adoptive teen is not aggressive but he is more of a quite depressive mode. He does have the capability of deceptive explosive behavior, If he is bullied by others. Otherwise, he shuts down!!!
• Anonymous said… My daughter is like this as well. Even a statement like tidy your toys is to vague for her. She needs specific put your stuffed animals in the basket or whatever it is. She can't break it down into smaller tasks on her own. I have found that putting pictures on drawers help a little so she can see what goes there. To her it isn't messy and she sees no need to clean it so that's why giving specific tasks helps. At least with her maybe it will help you to. I know of we go out I can't ask anything from her for a minimum of thirty minutes because it is to much for her. Being around people is to demanding and exhausting for her. Hope that this helps at all.
• Anonymous said… My son can become frozen if I ask him to do more than one thing at a time. He will flop onto his bed and bury himself in his blankets and squeal. Someitmes he paces back and forth not knowing what to do with himself and will scream or grab his hair. He is twelve and this is not always his reaction but if he is trying to concentrate on something like building lego or whatever and I ask him to put his shoes on, feed the chickens, and wash his hands, this is enough to put him out of sorts. Sometimes I ask him to brush his hair and he brushes his teeth smile emoticon He does not always have the headspace to hear what I am saying sometimes because he is always thinking of really intricate and detailed things and it takes time for him to find his way back to the world where people are making demands of him.
• Anonymous said… My son is 8 and would do something similar in the same situation. Try breaking the job down into much smaller jobs. We give him a list to work through so he can cross of what he has done and see that there is an end to it. Does that make sense?
• Anonymous said… My son is more this way as well.
• Anonymous said… My son is the exact same way!! Those are his meltdowns. He just shuts down and cries. He never knows why he has them.
• Anonymous said… My son is the same way. I will admit though, that my son is pretty manipulating when it comes to doing chores. He can be aggressive and have meltdowns, especially if I ask or tell him to do something like clean his room. He has also developed a depressive attitude with low self esteem which hurts so badly as a patent. Anyway, I've found it goes a lot smoother if I tell him instead specifically what he needs to do one thing at a time. So instead of telling him to clean his room, I'll ask him to put his toys in his closet and also offer to help him with something else, say, put his books away. If I want him to run the vacuum, I'll tell him that I'll dust. It also helps if I plan a room for us to do together. This way it doesn't seem to overwhelm him as much. Hope this helps.
• Anonymous said… My son started school two weeks ago, he has just turned five. I find we get a mixture of absolute emotional helplessness to extreme anger and aggression. The aggression is always followed by emotional turmoil and upset and the need to feel squeezed. I have realised that his meltdowns vary and I also realise that he also cannot process more than one task at hand. One reason I know this is because he is very intelligent and has always been very 'forward' academically in comparison to his peers, yet, now he is at school I he is not really displaying any real high level of intelligence . His teacher explained to me ( when discussing something else) that gabriel often makes mistakes even when she knows he knows the answer , he also seems eager to please and rushes , this is particularly the case when there are seven or so children taking part in an an activity around a table , once there is only he, or one other child left at the table with the teacher he answers accurately all the time . He often needs to be asked a question twice, the first time to process he is being asked something and to get over the feeling of pressure or stress of being asked and then the second or third time to actually answer the question. Please don't misunderstand me, it is not of great importance that he is seen as being highly intelligent at school, I refer to this point because it has helped me understand how he functions and why he acts in certain ways. I think the difference is that he is completely overloaded and can't process what he is doing whilst at the same time watching and listening to the other children. He also doesn't respond under pressure and can actually look completely vacant as though you aren't even there let alone have asked him something . If I give him a small list of say two or three things to do he will despair. He will demonstrate sheer frustration without even attempting anything. This is true of any direction I give him that follows further instructions . He becomes frustrated so easily too, especially if it's something asked of him that is not within his usual routine. I do find that he responds better with one thing given to him at a time with the next introduced after. I also have to put a real enthusiastic positive emphasis on everything . He also cries so easily , is emotionally all over the place a lotOf the time but particularly when tired or feeling exhausted . He often complains of tired legs a lot which seems to distract him from anything else that I need him to concentrate on . He says they are heavy when he lifts them. His anxiety issues can also be at different levels from one day to the next dependant on other factors such as tiredness and how sensitive he is on a particular day.
• Anonymous said… My son who is 12 now thrives on structure, written out step by step responsibilities for the day he can check off when completed. Helps him keep a routine and doesn't get overwhelmed. My daughter who I also suspect is on the spectrum deals with emotional anxieties. Cries very easily and can not seem to control it. Anxiety medication has helped both my children with their sensory issues that can change on a day to day basis.
• Anonymous said… Probably over loaded. Sounds like my son. The shopping was probably enough to overload her-all the sensory overload! Maybe a break after shopping b4 any tasks may help in future...X
• Anonymous said… The phrase "low frustration tolerance" has always described my 9 yr old Aspie. Emotional and intense follow right behind. We are always teaching strategies for recognizing emotions, identifying those big feelings as they're coming (instead of after they overflow), etc. It's a skill we will always be practicing, I think.
• Anonymous said… Yes, this is what I would see with my daughter - more of a shutdown than a meltdown. I didn't recognize it for what it was for a long time (because her younger brother was having over the top meltdowns) and only got her diagnosed at sixteen. Good for you for being so attuned to your daughter! And if it helps, my daughter was the same with her room and now it's completely organized and when it gets out of hand she can do it herself.
• Anonymous said… You are not alone. I have a nineteen yr old on the spectrum who has some of the same issues. Lots of love and patience!! Keep your chin up Momma! Find a good network of parents for support!
• Anonymous said… Your beautiful girl sounds just like my beautiful girl (also aged 9) who can get overwhelmed at the simplest of tasks or become stressed at the most benign of issues. There is no right or wrong way, as some days she copes better than others. We work hard to support her to become more resilient and confident - she has self esteem issues also - and when she has a "wobble" (our name for those wee episodes) we let the dust settle and then talk it through. The task still gets done, but we often have to break it down into more manageable chunks and explain the reasons why the task must be done. It's a toughie.....we acknowledge and appreciate the challenges that she faces, but we must also do our best to teach her lessons and skills that often come more easier to typical kids. Bad behaviour isn't tolerated and she still has to conform to rules and social norms, but our discipline regime (for want of a better phrase) is a little more gentle than the one we applied with her brother. Good things to note is that there are way more upsides with Maia, as she is sweet, creative, kind, funny, smart and sparkly.....I flippin love her!!!
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How can I bottle break him without causing him extra stress?
In general, Aspergers kids can try a cup at 6 months and be weaned off the bottle around 12 to 18 months. It does vary from child to child, and it is up to the mother to decide when to encourage the change from bottle to cup. The things to look out for are when the baby can sit up for themselves; obviously drinking from a cup is going to be near impossible when baby is still lying on his back. Also, your baby should be taking bottle feeds at regular times. You should also be noticing that your Aspergers child starts to show a real interest in the food of others.
Aspergers kids being bottle fed are more likely to suffer from tooth decay. So, it is important to not allow your him to carry on bottle feeding longer than is necessary, but don't force the issue - remember, weaning your Aspergers child of bottle feeding is a gradual process. As your youngster develops, the nutrients he requires change. He will not get these nutrients from bottle feeding alone whereas he will get more than he needs from solids. Finally, Aspergers kids who delay the transition from formula to solids may have difficulty developing appropriate feeding skills.
How do you wean your Aspergers child off the bottle?
- At age 8 to 10 months, substitute a 'sippy' cup for a bottle at one feeding during the day. Choose a feeding when the Aspergers child usually drinks just a little, rather than a major mealtime. Use this same feeding time to use the cup every day for a week. Remember, routine is key.
- Be patient. Help your Aspergers child to hold the cup and tip a small amount of liquid into the child's mouth.
- Consistency is key to successful weaning. Be sure to give the Aspergers child the cup at the designated feeding time and don't switch back to the bottle at this feeding.
- Gradually introduce the cup at another feeding, slowly decreasing the number of bottles the Aspergers child receives.
- Some Aspergers kids may need to suck as a way for them to control their behavior. This sets their mood to accomplish certain tasks such as sleeping, concentrating and running. Some Aspergers kids may continue to suck on a pacifier or bottles of plain water for the first few years.
- Wean your Aspergers child during a relatively stress-free time. It is not a good idea to start when a new sibling has just arrived or when the family is moving to a new house.
What can you do to make weaning easier?
- Be a positive role model and drink from a cup with your Aspergers child.
- Buy cups with handles, spouted lids or baby cups with straws to make drinking easier.
- Offer other comforts such as a soft blanket or stuffed animal or play soothing music.
- Spend extra time cuddling with your Aspergers child during the weaning process.
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The best salads, however, are the ones that not only taste great but also contain a variety of functional foods.
If we take into account the fact that almost everything around us is linked to cancer or some other disease, eating healthy is no longer an option – it's something that you simply must do in order to preserve your health.
The salad recipe presented below is loaded with nourishing ingredients that will boost your energy levels and improve your immune system. Or in other words, it contains everything that your body needs.
Anti-Cancer Salad with Spinach and Avocado
Here are the star ingredients of this easy-to-make recipe and what they do to improve your overall health!
- This superfood is a fantastic source of vitamin C, which plays a major role in the synthesis of collagen, a protein that your body needs to maintain healthy hair and skin.
- The high chlorophyll content of this leafy green blocks the carcinogenic effects of chemicals that are produced when you cook foods at high temperatures.
- Its high levels of potassium help reduce blood pressure.
- Spinach is one of the best sources of vitamin K, which improves your bone health.
- As a good source of fiber, spinach also promotes healthy digestion.
- Many studies conducted in recent years have shown that regular consumption of this low-calorie leafy green significantly reduces the risk of asthma.
- Spinach is a great source of magnesium, a mineral that can speed-up your metabolism and improve your immune system.
- Other important nutrients found in this superfood include vitamins B2, B6, B9, and E, calcium, iron, manganese, and potassium.
- Helps reduce the levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol.
- It's a fantastic source of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant found that will help you maintain a healthy vision.
- Another good source of vitamin K.
- It is rich in folate, which helps improve your brain health and reduces the risk of depression.
- The high amount of dietary fiber in avocado will improve your digestive health.
- Loaded with fatty acids that can help control your weight.
- They are also rich in powerful antioxidants that greatly reduce the risk of numerous destroying by destroying the harmful free radicals.
- Fantastic source of numerous vitamins and minerals, including vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6, and E, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and manganese.
- Improves your blood circulation.
- Helps in the treatment of stomach disorders.
- Reduces the risk diabetes and cancer.
- Soothes sore throats.
- Promotes healthy skin.
- Reduces inflammation.
- Has strong antiviral and antibacterial properties that will help you maintain good oral health
The Recipe!
- 1 1/2 cups organic spinach leaves
- 1/2 avocado, sliced into small pieces
- 1/3 cup raw pecans
- 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/3 cup organic blackberries
- 1/3 cup organic cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
- Add all of the salad ingredients in large bowl.
- Add all of the dressing ingredients in a mason jar with a lid and shake until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing on top of the salad.
- Toss the salad so all of the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
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Source: Fightclub Radio
Recently, NXT's Austin Aries was a guest on ChicagolandSportsRadio.com's Fightclub Radio to address a number of topics including who he is looking forward to working with in NXT, his WrestleMania 32 experience and in-ring debut for NXT at NXT TakeOver: Dallas, and his short and long term goals in WWE.
"Every time Samoa Joe and myself have stepped in the ring, we've always created a little bit of magic. I think one of those guys, kind of like Bobby [Roode] that I just kind of clicked with and Joe has always been a guy like that, even with Finn Bálor. We've just never crossed paths and I think from a stylistic standpoint, we match up pretty well to be a pretty exciting encounter. There's so much talent in NXT. There [are] a lot of guys down there, and girls down there, obviously, I'm not going to be wrestling them, but there's a lot of talent down there that hasn't even really come to the surface yet because you can only put so many people on television every week, so you've got guys like Rich Swann and Chris Girard. I just wrestled Manny Andrade on the house shows, live events, this last week and he's an amazing talent and he was formerly known as La Sombra down in Mexico and I think you'll be seeing him very soon."
'The Greatest Man That Ever Lived' called his WrestleMania 32 experience "mind-blowing" and went on to say that his NXT TakeOver debut was "special".
"To sum it up in a word, it's kind of mind-blowing and just taking it in from a perspective of seeing how big an entity WWE is and then how much work and thought it put into the presentation that they put out there. There [were] over 100,000 fans that convened in Dallas [Texas] for that week." Aries added, "the [NXT] TakeOver [Dallas] show was special. We had 10,000 fans in there and rabid fans, passionate fans. And from top to bottom, that card was phenomenal."
Although Aries claimed that he could have looked at his professional wrestling career as a success without a WWE run, he admitted that WWE is the pinnacle professional wrestling promotion in the world and the proving ground for the best.
"WWE is the biggest entity in professional wrestling and if you want to prove yourself to be one of the greatest or one of the best, then that's the only place you can do it. And so, there was a point in my career that I had to accept that it might not be in my cards as an active wrestler. Whether it was a timing thing, or things didn't match up, or what they were looking for at points when I was a free agent didn't quite match up, I had to be okay with that. It's just I was getting older. Honestly, man, in the last two years the landscape changed. Everything changed. When Samoa Joe came to NXT, it kind of blew the doors wide open and they kind of ushered in a new thought process [or] philosophy on guys who had made their own name for themselves in other places."
As for short term and long term goals, Aries said he would like to move up the ladder at NXT before eventually making his way to WWE's main roster.
"I think it's always good to have realistic short term goals and then lofty longer term goals. Right now, I'm just really focused on the job that I need to do in NXT. A big reason why they brought me in was to help that brand [and] have some name recognition now that we're touring outside of Florida. We're selling out 2,000+ seat arenas every time we go on the road, which is a big accomplishment for that brand. And so right now, my initial focus is I need to make my name in NXT. I need to go from, say, the second match on TakeOver to the main event. I mean, that's the short term goal. Looking long term, yeah, I'd love to be a part of WrestleMania 33, or 34, or 35. And if being called up to the main roster at some point makes sense and is in the cards, that would be another challenge I'd gladly accept."
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Young TV and theatre actor Saatvik, (you have seen him in Star Plus serial 'Everest') has said three words, "I AM GAY" with pride, which Karan Johar couldn't do in his book. Saatvik has written a powerful letter to all of his colleagues and gay men in India.
Saatvik had come out in the age of 20 at St. Stephens College, Delhi. Later he moved to London to have a postgraduate degree from University of Oxord. He was out and proud gay man there too. He got a well paying job as an economist. But he wanted to act and to chase his dreams, so he came back to India. Back here, he had to take one step back into the closet because he was told by insiders to hide his sexual orientation from the Industry. He was told that the audience will not accept an openly gay actor. But Saatvik realized through some incidents that he shouldn't hide his true self from anyone and he came out; not just for himself but for all gay men of India. He explains how gay men in India have made their peace and adjusted their behaviour and dreams accordingly. But staying in closet was not his thing. Gradually he came out to everyone in his social circle. He wrote and directed a play with a strong homosexual component that was well received in 2014.
An excerpt from his blog:
"My parents have always known, and they've always accepted it. I've been lucky throughout my life to find acceptance.However, it was only the UK's accepting atmosphere that fully allowed me to come to terms with it. There, I knew for the first time what it felt like for my sexual orientation not to raise any eyebrows at all.
The Delhi High Court had delivered its historic judgement in 2009, and homosexuality had been legal for three years at that time. Moreover, I was convinced that my ability to get roles in India would be completely unaffected by my sexual orientation.However, almost from the moment I landed, I was told by insiders to hide my sexual orientation from the industry. Casting directors would not cast you in a lead role because how can a gay man romance a woman? And so, I took one step back into the closet. I justified it to myself by saying "why must I stand on tables and shout out my sexual orientation? Straight people don't do it!"
"But all this came to a head once when I was travelling with a troupe to Jaipur from Delhi for a play. Our make-up artist was gay and out, and he opened up to us about his struggles. A small town boy, he is effeminate, and he regularly gets abused for it. He'd had so much that he was questioning whether there was something wrong with him. As he broke down into tears, I told him that I understood, and that he had to be strong and fight the abuse. He looked me in the eye and said "you don't know what it feels like, you have not been through it yourself." I wanted to tell him that I HAD been through it myself, that I understood what he was feeling, but I couldn't. And it felt like the weight of the world was on my shoulders at that point."
This, and other similar incidents, drove me up the wall. It got to the point where I couldn't take it anymore, and without a thought to the consequences, I started coming out to those colleagues who I had established a certain level of ease. Gradually it came to the point where I was pretty much out to everyone in my social circle.
The SC judgement turned a fairly apolitical me into a bit of an activist. I felt wronged, personally. I wrote and directed a play with a strong homosexual component that was well received in mid 2014. I performed at gay themed events. In the midst of all this, I shot for Ashutosh Gowarikar's Everest, and did a blink and miss role in a film that most people missed, Badmashiyaan. Everest brought a little bit of mainstream popularity with it, and god forbid any of my new 'fans' figured out that I am gay! It would be a PR disaster for the TV show. So, I led this strange double life – my theatre was out and proud, and my screen work was old fashioned and closeted.
I also saw what this partial closetness did to the world around me. It became EXCEPTIONALLY difficult to date. I came across an entire network of 'coordinators' who were gay without saying it, propositioning me with the tacit understanding of subsequently giving work. I came across several actors who were gay, but talked about imaginary girlfriends. There were those who were so paranoid that they were out to no one at all. They would want to meet alone, at their place, when their flatmates were away. There were those who were married, and fulfilled their desires by sleeping with men on the side. Among the few that were out, most were militant about it – as if being gay was the sum total of their existence. Even here, stories of non-acceptance, abuse and conflict were the norm.
Many gay people have made their peace with the state of affairs, and adjusted their behaviour and dreams accordingly. They do not feel the need to come out explicitly, and I do not have any problem whatsoever with them – they are entitled to their belief systems. However, my experience here has convinced me that I need to come out.
About Karan Johar's veiled coming out, Saatvik says, "Personally, I do not think it is my station at all to judge Karan – I have not lived his life. Karan is entitled to do whatever he wants, and I am no one to advise him about how to present himself to the world."
"You don't need to be an activist and your life does not need to be defined by being gay. But you just need to do your little bit by coming out, and sensitizing the people around you. So, please, if you are in a position to do so, come out."
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Security men have arrested a female nurse who stole a baby from the mother after she had delivered through a caesarian operation.
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The woman identified as Joyce Koburungi, reportedly stole the new-born baby from Ms Monic Kiconco, who had a caesarian delivery.
It was gathered that the after operation, the mother of the baby was sent to the maternity ward to rest, it was during that period that Kobutungi allegedly went to the ward at about 11 pm with sleeping pills which she gave to Kiconco's caretaker and instructed her to give them to the recuperating mother.
It is alleged that Kobutungi returned to the ward at about 2 pm when the mother was in deep sleep and walked out with the infant after telling other women in the ward that she was taking the baby for examination.
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London: Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood ended the season with a laugh on Sunday when he beckoned a fan from the stands, offered him his trademark gilet body-warmer to wear and let him sit on the bench.
Sherwood, whose future at the club is in considerable doubt, beckoned fan Danny Grimsdale from the crowd at White Hart Lane and then offered him his seat during the 3-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa.
Sherwood told reporters that Grimsdale, who sits near the dugout, often yelled out, telling him where he was going wrong.
"The guy`s an expert, seriously. Every week he tells me what to do. So I gave him the opportunity to do the job. He bottled it at first but then he swallowed it. It was just good banter.
"There were a couple I could have picked. We`ve got the police looking for him because he`s nicked the gilet. But it`s fine, he can have it," he joked.
While Spurs failed to achieve ther target of a top-four finish and Champions League football, Sunday`s victory did clinch sixth place and a spot in next season`s Europa League although Sherwood is unlikely to be at the club much longer.
Despite signing an 18-month deal when he was promoted from head of youth development after Andre Villas-Boas was sacked in December, Spurs have been repeatedly linked with other managers including Frank de Boer of Ajax Amsterdam and Southampton`s Mauricio Pochettino.
Sherwood, a former Spurs player who won the Premier league title as a midfielder with Blackburn Rovers, has not been given any public backing by chairman Daniel Levy who did not refer to him in his end-of-season message to supporters.
Levy, though, did criticise the way Tottenham had played this season after they bought seven new players last summer with the proceeds of Gareth Bale`s sale to Real Madrid for a world record fee of 86 million pounds ($144.83 million).
"The new signings in the summer had the effect of raising expectations and we all started the season with high hopes, yet the players undoubtedly needed time to adapt to a new league.
"We were also forced to make managerial changes, which is far from ideal mid-season.
"Our sense of falling short, felt by all, including the players, is based on some poor performances during the season and knowing we have not performed at the level we know we could have done.
"Even in games where we gained maximum points, our football was not always what we have come to expect and associate with our club."
Spurs finished the season with an easy win thanks to first half goals from Paulinho, an own goal from Nathan Baker and a penalty from Emmanuel Adebayor.
Sherwood told Sky Sports he wanted his position clarified as soon as possible adding that while he had started making pre-season plans, he was not sure he would get to implement them.
"Myself, Chris Ramsey and Les Ferdinand stepped up from the development team to come into the position to take over the first-team and overall we`re happy with what we`ve done," he said. "I`m not sure if we could have done any more to be honest.
"It`ll be nice to get the situation clarified and then we can look to pre-season and targets for next season as well. You need to get to work on those targets. There`s no point in me giving those targets and someone else would have a different opinion.
"It`s been a great learning curve for me. The one thing I have learned about football - it`s all about winning. And if you win it covers up a multitude of sins. It`s totally about winning - it`s an impulsive game.
"People who don`t know the game make impulsive decisions and that`s what they continue to do unfortunately."