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SuicideGirl of the Day — Plum [PICTURES]
Meet Plum, a SuicideGirl from Portugal that loves a good cup of coffee, hates animal cruelty and is into hopeless romantics.
Name: Plum
Age: 18
Location: Portugal
Gets me hot: Good cup of coffee.
Cigarettes: "I'm giving up."
My diet: Vegetarian.
Alcohol: Occasionally.
My drug use: Drug free.
My kink factor: I'm saving myself for Jesus!
My politics: SMASH THE STATE!!!
My idea of a good time: When I go out, ANYTHING can happen.
I want: Friendship.
Into: Tattoos, piercings, colorful hair, nudity, black, cute stuff, anime, games, risks, zombies, snakes, pasta with mushrooms, lip biting, colors and hopeless romantics.
Not into: Animal cruelty, war and sickness.
Makes me happy: Chocolate, my kitty, hug's, Pepsi, shopping, icecream, my friends, rain, lemonade, love and good music.
Makes me sad: Fake people and crying babies.
Hobbies: Photography, drawing and modeling.
5 things I can't live without: Lip balm, animals, underwear, internet and water.
Vices: Different types of smells– I'm addicted. Coffee every morning and a cup of milk every night.
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Class of 2009, B.A. Business Administration: Finance
The most memorable experience at Dordt is the relationships I built with classmates and peers. Dordt does an excellent job of creating an environment that encourages truthful, long lasting, Christian friendships. Although only two years out of college, it is clear that the relationships built at Dordt teach one far more about real world situations than any textbook can.
Aside from relationships, one of my most memorable classes at Dordt was Advanced Finance. Not realizing it at the time, advanced finance taught me much about real world business. The class, through student teaching and cases studies, does an excellent job at challenging student to critically think, question, and dissect real world decisions. From the class I took away valuable information regarding the financing of capital expenditures and running different analysis to determine when and where a project is most efficient.
Upon graduating from Dordt, I was offered a management position at Wheatfield Grain Holding LLC based out of Wheatfield, IN. The company currently has five elevators located in Indiana and Illinois. The company originates grain, primarily corn and soybeans, from producers and sells it to processors. Currently, I am a manager at the Wheatfield facility. My responsibilities include grain origination, equipment maintenance and building relationships with farmers. Prior to my job, I held an internship with Wheatfield Grain Holding LLC during the summer of my junior and senior year at Dordt. During the internship, I was taught grain marketing principles, strategies, and techniques. I also took a couple of week long courses specializing in grain merchandising.
I am married to Marena Bykerk (den Dulk) and we currently live in Wheatfield, IN. We enjoy our new house and traveling when possible. We are members of Community Christian Reformed Church in Roselawn, IN, where Marena helps with GEMS and I teach 6th grade Sunday School.
My advice to current Dordt business students is to make your education applicable to you. Professors aren't going to make you learn, it's something that you will have to do on your own. Also make sure you place a high emphasis on relationships with people because the business world is based on relationships and without a respect for people it will be hard to succeed.

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Software implementation and testing of iWarp protocol
Principal Investigators: Pete Wyckoff, OSC and Dennis Dalessandro,
OSC-S and Ananth Devulapalli, OSC-S.
Funding Source: Sandia National Labs
Duration: 4/21/2005--9/30/2005
Description: The term iWarp indicates a set of published protocol specifications that provide remote read and write access to user applications, without operating system intervention or intermediate data copies. The iWarp protocol provides for higher bandwidth and lower latency transfers over existing, widely deployed TCP/IP networks. While hardware implementations of iWarp are starting to emerge, there is a need for software implementations to enable offload on servers as a transition mechanism, for protocol testing, and for future protocol research.
The work presented here allows a server with an iWarp network card to utilize it fully by implementing the iWarp protocol in software on the non-accelerated clients. While throughput does not improve, the true benefit of reduced load on the server machine is realized. Experiments show that sender system load is reduced from 35% to 5% and receiver load is reduced from 90% to under 5%. These gains allow a server to scale to handle many more simultaneous client connections.
Networking is one of the key aspects in high performance computing. As systems grow larger and more complex network technologies continue to evolve. Networking technology is driven by the need to move larger amounts of data in smaller amounts of time. From the dawn of computing until recently, the bottleneck has been the network infrastructure.
Today as network speeds reach 10Gbps and beyond the bottleneck has moved to the CPU. Basically the CPU spends so much time handling communication related processing that little time is left to do computational work. It is for this reason that we turn to advanced interconnect technologies like Infiniband and iWarp.
The High-Performance Networks and File Systems Research Group is active on the forefront of network technology. From investigating performance of a new technology to pushing the boundaries of what a new technology can do, the group aims to play a key role in how high-performance networks are used.
Ongoing work is centered around a technology known as RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access). From vast experience with Infiniband to being an early adopter of iWarp, the group is active on all fronts. Current work includes on-going performance studies with Infiniband as well as new ways of utilizing Infiniband for the benefit of the system. The group is also concentrating a great deal of effort on iWarp. From utilizing iWarp and its RDMA in the wide area over the OSCnet, to interoperability with Infiniband, the group plans to make extensive use of its new network research cluster, located at OSC Springfield.
Currently the group is very busy with a software port of iWarp which will allow hosts without iWarp hardware to communicate with hosts that do have special hardware. While the hosts without the hardware will see no benefit, the hosts with the hardware will be able to benefit form the protocol offload and operating system bypass provided by the iWarp hardware. With the OSCnet on its way to Springfield, the group will have the unique opportunity to engage in Wide Area high-performance networking research, this is made possible with the iWarp hardware in the new research cluster.
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Inquiry 1
Culture Knowledge, the rulebook stats that a character has lvl1 in their origination culture. Can this be purchased multiple times to specify an additional culture or are they always locked to only their culture? Other specialties like (Foreign Tongue and Reading and Writing) clearly specify they "can be purchased multiple times".
Inquiry 2
Culture Knowledge Specialties ( Customs and Law, Lore and legends, and Religion ) all state that they must be specified as one of the six core cultures ( Stormlanders, Mittlanders, Viranns, Wildfoks, Dwarves, Elves )...but these are specialties of a specified Culture Knowledge, so must they automatically be the same culture as the Culture Knowledge given they are a sub-category? Example, I am a Human Virann so I have Culture Knowledge lvl1 in Virann, but I want to purchase Lore & Legends lvl1 with a focus on Wildfolk. Is that possible or (going back to question 1) do I need / can I purchase a second Culture Knowledge Disciplines in Wildfolk first to get Lore & Legends Lvl1?
Inquiry 3
Learning Discipline, the rulebook doesn't directly state you can purchase multiple times, but its implied by "the discipline involves an infinite number of specialties where each specialty is a specific subject." On the other hand it sounds like you can only pick one "specific subject of ...choosing". So is this a single Discipline that must have a specified focus?
Inquiry 4
Going along with the Learning Discipline is then Insight, can it be purchased multiple times?
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Lauryn Williams, Lolo Jones make history with bobsled runs; U.S. in first, third place
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia – Lauryn Williams and Lolo Jones made a little bit of history in the bobsled world. Williams is now poised to make a lot more.
[Video: Lolo Jones exposes food given to athletes]
Williams, a track & field gold medalist from the University of Miami, became the ninth American ever to compete in both the Summer and Winter Olympics when she hopped into her Team USA sled in the first heat of her two-man competition here on Tuesday. Not long after, Jones, a hurdler, became the 10th when she teamed with Jazmine Fenlator in the United States' third sled.
Williams and USA-1 pilot Elana Meyers lead after the first two runs. If they maintain their position through Wednesday's final two runs, Williams would become the first woman to win a gold medal in both the Summer and Winter Games. She won gold in the 4x100 relay at the 2012 London Olympics.
[Related: Former U.S. Olympian's criticism of Lolo Jones is misplaced]
Meyers and Williams finished their two heats with a combined time of 1:54.89, .23 seconds ahead of second-place Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse of Canada. The USA-2 sled with Jamie Greubel and Aja Evans is in third place. .56 seconds back.
Jones and Fenlator had a shaky run and are in 11th place with a time of 1:56.73.
Eddie Eagan is the only person to ever win gold medals in both the Winter and Summer Olympics: He won in boxing at the 1920 Antwerp Games and in four-man bobsled at the 1932 Lake Placid Games. Only four people have won medals of any kind in both the Winter and Summer Olympics.
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Four More Reasons to Go eneloop
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Editorial, Handhelds, Hot Deals, Portable Audio / Video, Storage,
We have extolled the virtues of Sanyo's rechargeable batteries before, but we are so psyched on them that we found more reasons to invest in them.
- One eneloop = 1000 alkaline batteries.
- We still haven't had to recharge them after a month of constant use.
- You can use eneloops in most other brands' chargers.
- With a free coupon when we bought them, we got these super-kewl adaptors. You only need one AA battery in each to turn them into C or D batteries.
No, we don't work for the company, but it is certainly a blessing to find a product that does what is says. We would like everyone to be enelooped.
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Klipsch Image earbuds are ergonomic and tiny
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Handhelds, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Klipsch says that they now have the planet's smallest and most lightweight earbuds for iPhones, iPods, or any device with a head phone jack. Their Image earphones weigh only about 10g and are smaller than an average human's fingernail. The phones come with a set of silicon Contour Ear Gels which the company claim are anatomically designed to fit the human ear canal and are not only comfortable, but provide an excellent seal for isolating sound. The earphones come with a case, 1/4-inch and airline adaptors, and gel cleaning tool for $349.00.
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Centro Now Available Through AT&T
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Hot Deals, Wireless / WiFi,
Palm has decided to offer its Centro through AT&T in addition to Sprint. With a 2.2-inch touchscreen, the cell phone features a 1.3MP cam, a full QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth and infrared connectivity, text, image, and video messaging, Push-To-Talk, and access to EDGE and XM Radio. The smartphone also supports up to 4GB MicroSD expansion memory. The best part is that with a 2 year contract and mail-in rebate, you get the Centro for a hot price of $99.99.
Read More | Mobilewhack
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Chute is Smart and Green
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Design, Handhelds,
Smartphones are expensive but more desirable all the time, so why not get one that is also eco-friendly? The Chute, created by Industrial Designer Michael Laut, works like any other phone but is made of bamboo, which is not only biodegradable, but lighter and stronger than plastic. It probably won't dent or crack if you drop it and if a friendly panda comes strolling by and looks hungry, perhaps he/she would appreciate the green gift. Contact Michael Laut for price and availability.
Read More | Yanko Design
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PowerMonkey is Super Charger
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Smartphones, Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video,
PowerMonkey is no ordinary charger. When full, it will hold its power for about a year. There is no end to its applications, as it has a plethora of adapters. There is one for Nokia and Mini Nokia, Motorola V66, Samsung E900, Siemens C25 and Sony Ericsson wide connectors. It also works with Mini USB for Motorola Razr V series, Blackberry and Bluetooth headsets. If that isn't enough, it can work with iPods, smartphones, PDAs, and PSPs. The Power
Monkey carries an MSRP of £34.99 (~$68.00.)
Read More | Powertraveler
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Flash on iPhone is just around the corner
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Handhelds, Rumors,
EDIT: The Skyfire browser for iPhone allows you to view Flash video directly on your iPhone.
EDIT: Here are the details on Apple and Adobe collaborating on an iPhone Flash player.
EDIT: Here is an update on the whole Flash on iPhone situation.
We've been waiting for Flash support to hit the iPhone ever since…well…it launched. We've had to make do without Flash for almost eight months, and YouTube even had to convert a bunch of their catalog to H.264 in order for the service to be enjoyed on the iPhone. Well, we've just got word from a reliable source that Flash support is on its way to the iPhone, and it should be coming very, very soon. Speculating a bit further on our own, we are guessing that it would be pretty convenient for Flash support to be introduced alongside the iPhone SDK, wouldn't you say? Now, we know that there isn't much information here, but you also know how strong our sources are too - Flash on the iPhone is coming, just take our word for it, okay?
EDIT: We already have had a couple people ask about the supposed battery and CPU issues that were holding Flash back from being included on the iPhone in the first place. From what I am hearing, it was a complete fabrication. Flash has not yet made it to the iPhone solely due to business negotiations. As we said, it is now on its way!
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nüvifone Gives Great Direction
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, GPS, Handhelds, Music, Transportation,
Garmin's nüvifone should give the iPhone a run for its money. After all, Garmin is all about the GPS. The all touchscreen (3.5-inch) phone also features a web browser, IM, e-mail, and music capability, and Google search complete with ratings for businesses and restaurants. When you dock it in its vehicle mount, it automatically activates the GPS and menu, and will allow hands-free conversations. The nüvifone comes with pre-loaded maps of North America, and/or both Eastern and Western Europe with voice-prompted directions. To find out more and get info on Garmin Online, the elite service with traffic, stock prices, news, and weather, head for their site. Expect availability in the 3rd quarter of this year.
Read More | Garmin nüvifone Product Page
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Blackberry Turns Red
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Corporate News, Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video,
We have another entry in the Valentines Day gift suggestion box. Not to be outdone by AT&T, Verizon is offering the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition in red. Available online as of today, the smartphone has high-res color, a back-lit QWERTY keyboard, GPS, speakerphone, media player, and trackball navigation. This is a great phone for travelers as it can access e-mail and calls from over 100 countries. With a two-year plan, the red Berry can be yours or can be given someone you love for $299.99 after a $100.00 rebate, with an additional $100.00 credit if you sign up for voice and data plans.
Read More | Verizon Wireless
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iPhone 1.1.3 Jailbreak app for OS X now available
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Handhelds, Mods / Hacks, Portable Audio / Video, Software,
Here's a quick update for you iPhone owners running OS X who want to get in on the 1.1.3 jailbreaking fun. We told you that Nate was working on a solution for Mac users, and he just published it. It isn't as pretty as iBrickr is on the Windows side of things, but it works. Click below to download the DMG file, which will launch Terminal. Follow the instructions in the Terminal window, and you are good to go.
We will have video tutorials available soon over at Bleeding Edge TV. For more info on the OS X download, hit the 1.1.3 jailbreak page.
UPDATE: Here is a video tutorial showing you how to jailbreak your 1.1.3 iPhone on OS X!
Read More | iPhone 1.1.3 Jailbreak OS X Download
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iPhone 1.1.3 Jailbreak released
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Handhelds, Mods / Hacks, Portable Audio / Video,
We told you earlier that the iPhone 1.1.3 jailbreak was coming soon, and now it's here. See, that wasn't too long a wait, right? Now you can get your web clip on, enjoy the Maps location features, and SMS 20 friends at once all while pimping your favorite third-party apps as well. Click through over to my pal Nate's page for the easy way to do it on the WIndows platform using his iBrickr software.
UPDATE: We've got the details on the 1.1.3 jailbreak method for OS X.
Read More | Cre.ations.net
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Beautifully spacious, Noosa Quays' Three Bedroom Apartments are situated on the ground floor, second, third and fourth floors of the resort. Perfectly suited for families, each holiday apartment incorporates three bedrooms in twin, queen and master (with master ensuite), bedroom configurations. Sleeping areas are thoughtfully separated from the kitchen and living room areas so that children can rest while the parents entertain or vice versa.
Conveniently appointed with laundry, kitchen and dining facilities and balconies that blend with the indoors. Guests have everything at their fingertips with the added enjoyment of being able to use the guest swimming pool and adjoining alfresco barbecue area.
With views overlooking the resort swimming pool, guests will luxuriate in their private two level, Two Bedroom Apartment. One bedroom has a queen bed and the other has two singles, both with ensuite bathrooms. Situated in a stand alone building the two bedroom apartment offers a well-appointed kitchen and living area with television and DVD player. The living area opens onto the balcony which enjoys a sunny outlook over the pool and garden.
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I am worried
I am a 29year old male. I am about to get married in 3 weeks time and have just done something absolutely wrong. I just had a 3 some with a couple of call girls. Yes i was using a condom. However, i did oral sex for them. I know this is an absolutely indefinitely stupid thing to do and I am full of regret for it. Now I am worried if I risk any sort of HIV infection. I had no open wounds in or around my mouth and neither did they around their vagina. But I am absolutely worried. I love my fiance very very much and dont even want to risk her being infected. I rather go the grave then do this. This is the first time I have done this. Please advise. If possible I need some stastitics about possibility of transmission.
A three-way three weeks before getting married. Hmmm . . . .
Your HIV risk is negligible. Condom-protected sex is indeed "protected," assuming the latex condom was used properly and did not fail. Cunnilingus carries a nearly nonexistent risk, unless there are extenuating circumstances. (See below.)
My advice would be to level with your fiancée. This is the best way to deal with your guilt and it's also the right thing to do. She may decide despite the negligible risk that you should use condoms at least until your three-month HIV test provides her proof that you are indeed HIV negative. She may also say "Sayonara Charlie the wedding's off," but I doubt it.
Good luck.
Dr. Bob
Oral Sex question...Pls Pls answer!! (CUNNILINGUS) Apr 24, 2007
Hello Dr. Bob,
About 3 months ago I asked you a question and you responded, which was awesome! I feel like I am talking to a celebrity. I really admire you and all that you do. I know I said I was going to send a donation and I will I promise as soon as I get back to the states next month.
Anyways, my question is regarding HIV and oral sex. I know by reading in the archives that it is a low risk but for some reason I keep on worrying.
Here is what happened. I was with a Romanian sex worker. We had protected intercourse and at the end I performed unprotected oral on her. I didnt notice any open sores or anything unsual down there. After the act I checked my mouth for any open sores and I dont recall seeing any. I also washed my mouth out and when I got back I brushed my teeth. However, I did notice two small canker sores, one on the side of my tongue and the other at the bottom of the inside of my lip. Could any HIV-infected fluids gotten in there?
I assume she was HIV negative. Before and after the act she washed both hers and mine genitals and seemed to be really cautious. As for transmission, is the risk of getting HIV from vaginal fluids lower than from Semen? Does it have to be an open sore in the mouth to get infected? I know blood is the riskiest way as is unprotected anal and vaginal intercourse. Also, does saliva contain agents that help kill the virus?
I would really appreciate it if you could answer this one question for me, I promise this is the last time you will get a question from this worried well. Take care and god bless!
Mikey the Sailor
Response from Dr. Frascino
Hey Sailor-Boy Mikey,
The risk of HIV transmission from cunnilingus is extremely low. (See below.) Even with your two small canker sores, I would put your HIV risk in the remote-to-nonexistent category. Certainly if you're worried, get a rapid HIV test at the three-month mark to put your residual fears permanently to rest. Undoubtedly the result will be negative, but just to be extra sure, I'm sending you my best good-luck karma, OK?
Regarding saliva, yes, there are substances in salivary secretions that inhibit HIV. As for the infectivity of vaginal fluids versus semen, that depends on viral load, viral strain and many other factors.
Be well, Mikey.
Dr. Bob
Tested today. Alone and need some one to talk too. (CUNNILINGUS) Mar 5, 2007
Hey bob, your the best! Well i finally did it, went today and was tested for all sti's including HIV. Im studying in another country and have no one to share the stress of this with. Heres my story...... A few of months ago i performed unprotected cunnilingus. Stupid now i know but i thought this was a safe practice at the time. It lasted for a mere 45 seconds at most. A couple of days later, i came down with chills,which subsided within a day or so. I also had a chesty cough and swollen glands under my chin, which lasted for a week at most. I thought nothing of it at the time as i had just started college and everyone i knew was down with the flu. Then 2 weeks ago (a few months after my exposure) i had some unusual white discharge after urination. This got me worried about gonorrhea and chlamydia, ive been to the toilet several times since and nothing! Anyways today i went to my local clinic in order to put my fears at rest. I honestly didnt think they would test for HIV, but they said i should, so i went along with it. This has got me rather spooked to say the least. My questions are- 1-What do you think my chances of catching HIV from this one off brief exposure? What are my chances of dodging the HIV bullet Dr Bob? Secondly do you think the one episode of discharge indicates gonorrhea or chlamydia? Can symptoms appear month later and only occur the once? Im making a donation to your wonderful cause, will you please send me your goodluck karma in return! Thank you, stay well, Ewan
Response from Dr. Frascino
Hello Ewan,
I'll proceed directly to your specific questions:
Negligible (see below).
Probably not, but you're getting tested anyway, so you'll have a definitive answer very soon.
Extremely unlikely.
Good luck karma signed, sealed and sent.
Be well. Stay well!
Dr. Bob
Tonsils and Oral Sex (CUNNILINGUS) Sep 30, 2006
Dr. Frascino,
You are definitely a person admirable character. I have just donated $50 to your wonderful foundation. I wish I could afford more at this time, but money is very tight on my end with my graduate school studies. Like everyone else, I have a question for you.
I performed unprotected oral sex on a woman of unknown status about 2 weeks ago. I purposely avoided unprotected intercourse because of its risk. However, I am know concerned about this oral sex episode. I have recently developed enlarged tonsils and my tests for sterp have been negative. I have a sore throat which is understandable, but no other symptoms. I have tried to use your past answers of similar exposures to help ease my anxiety. But there is just something about hearing it directly from you.
Have you ever seen a person with whose only exposure was unprotected oral sex on a woman test positive for HIV?
I hope that your good health will continue to remain. I promise I shall make another donation later on this year.
Thank you,
Response from Dr. Frascino
Hello Kenny,
Unprotected cunnilingus on a woman of unknown HIV serostatus carries only a negligible risk for HIV transmission. (See below.)
To answer your specific question, nope!
Thanks for your kind comments and donation.
Stop worrying! If you can't stop worrying, get tested at the three-month mark, but do realize the primary reason to do so would be to put your unwarranted fears permanently to rest, OK?
Good luck. Stay well.
Dr. Bob
Oral Sex and HIV
Feb 18, 2006
i have just stumbled on this site, and would like your opinion, on jan 1st 2006 i had protected vaginal sex with a prostitute, but i performed unprotected oral sex on her, before i performed she whiped her virgina and when performing oral sex i could taste no secretion or menstural blood, immediately afterwards i realised what a rediculous thing i had done and became increasingly paranoid about the possibility of HIV infection, on the 3rd of Jan i started on 28 PEP course, what do you think my chances of having HIV are, alot of other sites i have been on say Cunnilingus is Low risk, some say no risk, quantatively what is this risk? i am due to go for an HIV test at the end of march and am petrified of the result, many thanks
Ben C
Response from Dr. Frascino
Hello Ben,
She "whiped her virgina?" Would that be "whiped" as in whipped or "whiped" as in wiped? And would that be "virgina" as in Virginia or "virgina" as in vagina? I would assume "whipped" and "Virginia" are out, because nothing kinky ever happens in that state. The risk of HIV transmission from cunnilingus is extremely low. I'll post a question from the recent archives that addresses this problem. (See below.)
I do not believe PEP was warranted for your potential exposure. There is no reason to be "petrified" of your HIV test results. I see nothing but good news heading in your direction. I suggest you begin practicing your WOO-HOOs!
Good luck.
Dr. Bob
Cunnilingus - no blood, good oral healt Jan 12, 2006
Dear Dr. Bob,
Just sent a donation of 200 dollares - thanks fo you help - people need it and now i feel i need too
You had answered a number of questions related to the risk of cunnilingus. I was engaged in one 2 months ago but no blood was involved and my oral helth is ok. The experience was with the mistress and when i asked her afterwards she told me she is DD free .What concerns me that you mentioned once that the probability of getting HIV in this case 0.5 per 10000 cases. doest it mean that there is 1 possible transmission in 20000 cases. a number of cunnilinguses given is much more then that and there are no documented cases so far. How do these 2 things reconcile?
I am still concerned although i understand i should not be....you know...
How is it possible generally to get HIV via giving cunnilingus in case when there is no blood and my oral health seems to be in order. Appreciate your reply.
I have another general question re the symptoms...
It seems that in case there are symptoms there are ususally more then one should be present based on the statistics you posted earlier.
Appreciate your reply
Thanks for the help
Response from Dr. Frascino
The estimated statistical per-episode risk of 0.5 per 10,000 exposures for unprotected oral intercourse refers to fellatio (oral sex performed on a man), not cunnilingus. The cunnilingus figure would be much less. In fact, it's so small it's difficult to quantitate. There are only very few cases of HIV transmission resulting from performing oral sex on a woman that have been reported to the CDC. Considering we've been monitoring this epidemic for over two decades, that alone is excellent evidence that the HIV-transmission risk through cunnilingus is extremely low. There are a number of scientific hypotheses as to why this is true, but the bottom line remains the same: it's an extremely low-risk activity. (Note: the risk increases if the woman is menstruating and/or the person performing cunnilingus has oral mucous membrane sores, abrasions or inflammation.)
Regarding your second question, ARS can be quite variable in scope, number and severity of symptoms. However, yes, generally more than a single symptom is present.
Thanks for your generous donation!
Stay well.
Dr. Bob
Update from Tonsils and Oral Sex (Cunnilingus) Dec 14, 2006
Dr. Bob,
Thanks for responding to my previous question entitled Tonsils and Oral Sex (CUNNILINGUS). May I woohoo based on the following tests and events:
Week 2: Oraquick Negative Week 7: Oraquick Negative Week 9: Oraquick Negative Night after test, fever of 101.3 and horrible earache Week 12 (86 days): Oraquick Negative
I have not had any other exposures since my unprotected cunnilingus episode. So I will ask again. Do I have your blessing on woohooing?
Happy Holidays!!!
P.S. I plan on sending a donation to your organization once I get paid at the end of this week.
Response from Dr. Frascino
Hey Kenny,
Your week 2, 7 and 9 tests were encouraging, but not WOO-HOOable. However, your negative week-12 OraQuick allows you a full-throated, ferociously committed, screaming-banshee-type WOOOOO-HOOOOO!
Thanks for your donation (www.concertedeffort.org).
Happy WOO-HOOing Holidays to you, too!
Dr. Bob


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Chris Cleave
Simon & Schuster: 336 pp., $27
There are undoubtedly fans of Chris Cleave who will pick up his new novel, "Gold," and enjoy it as much as they did his blockbuster bestseller, "Little Bee." There is the possibility, however, that some will find it as much of a slow-moving soap opera as I did.
Which is too bad, really, for a book about two Olympic cyclists.
The two women, Zoe and Kathy, are friends and rivals (heavy on the rivals). Their lives are knit together onward from the age of 19, when they first face off competitively and are taken on by the same coach, Tom.
The two women have markedly different personalities. Zoe is cold and singularly focused on winning races, playing psychological games if necessary. She's a brunet with an icy beauty, the kind that's made her the face of Perrier.
Kate, on the other hand, is warm and kind. In her first race, at age 6, she gave up an easy victory when she stopped to help a rider who'd fallen. She's a formidable racer, but her instinct is to be giving and sweet. She is a loving wife to Jack, another world-class cyclist, and an attentive, nurturing mother to Sophie, their 8-year-old daughter.
We begin in 2012 — not just the present moment but the exact present, just before the start of the London Olympics.
At 32 and aware they're at the end of their athletic careers, both women are training to battle on the track for the Olympic gold. Jack, too, will be racing in the Olympics. Jack and Zoe have won Olympic medals, but not Kate, although she has her share of major victories. In naturally woven-in flashbacks, we see what happened in the past, both competitively and personally. More than once, Kate missed an important competition to care for Sophie.
And in 2012, Sophie's condition is particularly dire: She's facing a recurrence of leukemia.
Sophie is straight from central casting: She is precocious, more perceptive than her parents, and endlessly brave. This character combination — plus a quirky, generationally improbable obsession with "Star Wars" — seems deliberately tuned to adorable. So much so that I started to get a nagging feeling of being manipulated. Couldn't she just be a cute kid? Does she have to be a cute kid with cancer?
That's one way the book resembles a soap opera: to make things exciting, drama is ladled on. The main characters have secrets, and shocking secrets, and still more shocking secrets. If an evil twin had shown up, it would have fit right in.
Part of the problem is that Cleave doesn't have enough characters to fill his stage. There are no additional bicycling rivals, no other coaches, no trainers, no local shopkeepers, no other parents of sick children, no doctors (except for a handsome one who spends a few hours with the sexually voracious Zoe). It's unusual for a novel of this size to have such a scarcity of texture; there are few minor characters with whom the main ones can interact. There isn't anywhere for them to go except to circle back on themselves.
Which is, of course, what they're doing on the track. I'm only vaguely familiar with cycling as an Olympic sport, but Cleave does a nice job of bringing its velodromes and strategies to life. And his descriptions of riding fast, world's-fastest fast, are breathtaking. I'm less convinced in the way that "Gold's" three cyclists are Kardashian-like in drawing media attention, which is a constant pressure on them and the plot.
A twist arrives when Zoe and Kate learn that a rules change will force England to enter only one of them in the Olympics. They're forced to battle each other rather than work together. As their secrets are revealed, it becomes obvious how fraught their competition truly is.
Cleave can write a fine sentence, but this book has some serious clunkers. "Kate went into the next room to fold clothes and Jack plugged his phone into the stereo and stuck on the Proclaimers singing '500 Miles,' because it was Sophie's favorite and because what other way was there to start a day like this, with the hours of hard training still ahead and the clean rising sun the color of children's promises?" If that doesn't rub your ear the wrong way, "Gold" may be a pleasant ride.


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Course Descriptions
The core courses are provided below, followed by presentation of courses by thematic area.
Required Core Courses
Beyond the core requirements, individual student programs will be determined by student graduate committees in consultation with students and tailored to the student's academic interest.
NRM/ECON 694: NRS PhD Seminar
All first-year/second semester Ph.D. students of the program participate in this course, to explore emerging resource and environmental policy issues of Alaska and the circumpolar north. Students are required to enroll in this course for one additional semester later in their program (as determined by their committee).
NRM/ECON/BIO/ANTH 647: Regional Sustainability
Explores the concepts and key issues of sustainability, resilience, and adaptation of human-environment relations as they pertain to natural resource and environmental management, policy, and economics. Required course year 1 of student's program.
NRM/ECON/ BIO/ANTH 649: Adaptive Management and Integrated Assessment
Methods in the analysis of social and ecological dynamics for policy making are investigated . Required Course year 1 of student's program
Other Relevant courses by Thematic Area
These are provided as an indication of the breadth and depth of courses available to students at UAF within each of the thematic areas. They are neither required nor is this a comprehensive list, and students are encouraged to cross thematic areas or select courses in other related disciplines in their course selection.
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And look what I found:
And lots of other good stuff.
that nursery is so cute!
They have an outlet very close by and I'm stalking it, waiting for the curtains so I can chop them up!
I saw it. I want it. I MUST move to the US – then I can go to pottery barn and get the single girl quilt as well as the crib set from land of nod (for my imaginary baby girl!)
Is it bad if I want it for my room????
lovely!! I did hear or actually read though that the quality of the curtains is not good, I believe I saw it in a flickr thread, or someone eles's blog, another gal had ordered a swatch of the fabric and said the thread count it NOT like Denyse Schmidt fabrics, lovely to look at though!
What a fun room that would be to grow up in! Love the colors.<br />I will catch up with you this week and bring you your little chocolate fix.
My favorite thing about Land of Nod, besides cute pictures like the ones you posted, are their names. Someone there is a naming genius.
i love land of nod!!! this bedding is amazing
Denyse Schmidt has been calling to me alot lately too! Love her stuff. I am working on making her free pattern download of the Scottie Dog today for my new little grand daughter.
Quite thankful there's no store near me or I'd have to go and pet the quilts… and that might be a little odd. Hee!
i love that nursery… good thing i don't have a kid yet!!
Forget the kids – I want those linens for ME! And the wallhanging. And the color…..


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If you have or know a solar project, please submit it to us for consideration as a featured project using Submit an Item. http://www.solaripedia.com/302/submit-an-item.html
A green gas station, you say? It's the building itself, not what it dispenses, in this case – a bit of a paradox to some. Built in 2007 it is known as Helios House by the designers, OfficeDA Architects. This BP gas station in downtown Los Angeles, California, employs 90 solar panels that generate electricity and reduce the building's carbon footprint by an estimated 5,000 pounds of carbon dioxide annually. Its "green" restroom is covered with recycled-content ceramic tiles, a vegetated roof covers part of a building, the concrete paving has recycled glass imbedded that helps reflect sunlight to keep it cooler, there are motion sensors on lights, LED lighting is installed that uses less energy, there are recycling bins on the site, and the stainless steel panels on the building are fully recyclable at the end of their useful life cladding this mod structure. Poised at the intersection of two major north/south and east/west corridors – Robertson and Olympic Boulevard – Helios House is on the site of a previous gas station built in the mid-1970's. This revamped version was upgraded to become an environmentally-friendly building partly by "upcycling" old materials and installing new materials that are sustainable and recyclable. BP calls it an "edustation" that was conceived as a "learning lab" and designed to stimulate dialogue and education on environmental stewardship. The modern stainless steel faceted form, was designed using CATIA software which allowed for factory-precision design; it incorporates 1,653 stainless steel panels that were preassembled offsite into 52 transportable components, then assembled in only four weeks.
Helios House: Gas Station of the Future?
Adapted from Sung - November 2007, Losanjealous
Is the current cultural emphasis toward environmental responsibility here to stay, or just a Gore-ified fad? Will we ever be able to breathe clean air in the city of angels or will we be mired in an ever-increasing cloud of CO? BP, the international oil company, shows where they stand on the ecological divide with the creation of the first LEED certified gas station in the country. And where else did they choose to setup shop other than our own car loving, petroleum guzzling, auto-status capital of the world. Wait a second–an oil company touting green architecture and sustainability? Isn't that like Martha Stewart giving investment advice you may ask? Isn't that like the Yankees helping the Dodgers (Oh wait–that actually happened.) Before you make up your mind, let's give BP some credit for spending part of their gazillion profit dollars on a good cause, be it the environment or boost in public relations. Losanjealous took a tour of the premises–code named "Helios House"–to learn more about BP's efforts.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Rating: Certified–one of only ten structures in the City of Los Angeles (as of November 2007).
Types of Fuel Available: Unleaded gasoline only (so far, but BP plans on testing out alternative fuel pumps in the near future.)
Types of Service: Self-Serve only. (Attendants are all trained or have backgrounds in green issues and will provide information on how you can contribute to helping the environment.)
Convenience Store: N/A–That's right, they don't even sell cigarettes or lottery tickets.
Canopy: We'll start here because it's the most striking element in the design of the station. It's huge and covers all of the pump bays. It houses 90 solar panels that supply power for the station. The canopy is clad in triangular stainless steel panels that are completely recyclable. They are also adhered to the structure in a way that each individual panel can be easily removed and reused on another building if desired. The unfinished stainless steel surface increases light reflectivity which in turn reduces lighting demand.
Signage: There are no traditional signs on the station. The price board on the corner has an unassuming stainless steel logo that blends in with the rest of the station. BP chose to use the existing billboards on site as well as the bus stop on Olympic for their signage. Even then, the signs do not carry BP's name, instead clever phrases with corresponding images give hints to passing drivers that this gas station is unique.
Restrooms: The interior of the bathroom rivals that of any boutique hotel. By the way, the rooms are kept unlocked so you won't have to squirm in line while you wait for a key from the attendant. The tiles are made from recycled glass and the wood is farmed. There is also a music system control panel that lets you pick songs from BP's library of tunes while you're using the restroom. Toilets are operated via a dual flush mechanism–small flush for number one and big flush for number two. (This is becoming common even in non-certified buildings.) The roof is covered with drought-tolerant plants to increase the total landscaped area on the site and to naturally insulate the restrooms.
Lighting: Light fixtures throughout the site use LED lamps. LED uses less energy to provide the same illumination level. The lighting is controlled by photocells and motion detectors to optimize times of operation.
Landscape: Most of the planting material used is of the drought tolerant variety, including cacti. Rainwater is collected from the large canopy and other buildings into a cistern, then used to irrigate landscaping on-site and for urinals and toilets.
Floor: Recycled glass was mixed into the concrete pavement minimizing heat gain during the day. It also looks cool. Much of the building material from the previous gas station on the site was recycled for this building or used on another building.
Recycling: The station has recycling bins for paper, cans, bottles, and even cell phones, which are donated to a local charity..
Relevant books:
Research & Design: The Architecture of Variation
Function of Form
Buckminster Fuller: Starting with the Universe
Office DA Architects (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)


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Having considered the evolution of the Lockerbie case and in particular the fact that the Government of Libya has complied fully with the resolutions of the United Nations;
Bearing in mind that the sanctions imposed on Libya has seriously affected the enjoyment by the people of Libya of the rights enshrined in the African Charter on Human and People's Rights;
Taking note of the motion on the Lockerbie affair adopted by the Assembly of the OAU Heads of State and Government, meeting at its 5th Extraordinary Session held on 1st and 2nd March 2001 in Sirte, The Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya ;
Bearing in mind the relevant OAU resolutions and decisions and those of other international and regional organisations;
1. Notes with satisfaction the motion on the Lockerbie affair adopted by the Extraordinary Session held on the 1st and 2nd March 2001 in Sirte, the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.
2. Urges the Security Council of the United Nations Organisation to consider the immediate lifting of sanctions imposed on Libya.
3. Decides to monitor all further aspects of the legal proceedings initiated in the Lockerbie affair in conformity with the principles of the right to a fair trial.
Done in Tripoli, 7th May 2001.


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SEATTLE (AP) From the standpoint of pure athleticism, there are might not be anyone on Washington's roster that can match wide receiver Kasen Williams.
So Williams didn't like it much when sophomore Austin Seferian-Jenkins, one of the few who could make the case of being equal to Williams, decided to add defensive end to his resume along with being one of the top tight ends in the country.
``I want to do the same thing he is doing. I don't want to be sitting here. That just shows that he may be a better athlete than me and I'm not down for that,'' Williams said, with a laugh.
Seferian-Jenkins holds most Washington records for productivity by a tight end after less than two full seasons heading into Friday's Apple Cup against rival Washington State.
The versatile Seferian-Jenkins, who also plays on the basketball team, is on his way to becoming one of the more dynamic players in Washington's program. In hoops, he came off the bench a season ago when Washington won the Pac-12 Conference regular season title.
Seferian-Jenkins also pitched in the last two weeks as a pass-rushing defensive end because injuries have thinned the Huskies defensive line. Oh, and he recovered a fumble last week at Colorado.
``I'm just lucky to be able to have great teammates around me and great coaches and a great quarterback that make this possible,'' Seferian-Jenkins said. ``So it doesn't surprise me in the fact that I have all these great players around me that would help me get to where I want to be.''
His decision to play both basketball and football at Washington wasn't based on trying to follow the success of NFL stars Tony Gonzalez, Jimmy Graham and other who have translated the skills of a post player on the basketball court into the supplemental skills on the football field.
Seferian-Jenkins did it because he enjoys basketball, although he's seeing the benefits on the football field.
Catching a pass at its highest point and the eye-hand coordination required is just like going up for a rebound. The footwork needed to set a screen and spin to post up on the low block aren't much different from coming out of a three-point stance and drive blocking on a run play.
``A lot of the post moves honestly help with the offensive line,'' Seferian-Jenkins said. ``Along with just running the court and making cuts, doing dribbles, crossovers, behind the ball, all that can be translated back over to the passing game with getting open and using your hands.''
Seferian-Jenkins is already Washington's all-time leader for a tight end in single season receptions (58 entering Friday), career receptions (99), career yards (1,291) and career receiving touchdowns (11). He would need to stay all four years and increase his production slightly, but he does have a shot at the NCAA record for yards receiving by a tight end, currently held by Dennis Pitta.
After just 24 career games at Washington, at a school known for producing NFL caliber tight ends, Seferian-Jenkins could establish school marks that will stand for generations. He's a finalist for the Mackey Award, given to the top tight end in the country along, along with Stanford's Zach Ertz and Notre Dame's Tyler Eifert.
But Seferian-Jenkins is the only one who will return next season and there's no doubt he has at least one more season of catching passes at Washington. As a true sophomore, he's not yet eligible to declare for the NFL draft.
``I think his willingness to improve in the blocking game is evident,'' Washington coach Steve Sarkisian said. ``We are seeing him doing a better job of that. And his willingness to do what's best for the team by going over and playing on defense in some obvious passing downs and recovering a fumble in last week's ball game, I think speaks volumes for the type of individual he is.
``If there are three better tight ends in this country better than Austin, then I'd like to see them. I know there's some pretty good ones in our conference, but I'd put 88 right up with them all.''


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Bemidji State University's mission for sustainability is to promote awareness and instill passion for the Earth through our leadership in operational, academic, wellness, and community and cultural activities.
Here at BSU, we have a unique understanding of and commitment to sustainability in which we emphasize personal wellness along with social equity, economic feasibility and environmental responsibility. Our perspective has been greatly influenced by the Ojibwe culture and we work with the recognition that we are a part of the earth and are dependent on it for our survival.
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Bucky's Bikes
BSU's Bucky's Bikes Rental Program provides long-term rentals through the Sustainability Office. Please email firstname.lastname@example.com to sign up or for more information
Bikes are available to rent for $40/Semester. Bring your bike back on time and get $20 back!
The store where everything is FREE! Stop by M-F from 10:00–3:00 during the school year! And donate gently used goods you no longer need. Located in the Sustainability Office right across from the Bookstore.
BSU was named one of EPA's Green Power Partners after purchasing enough wind energy through Ottertail Power's Tailwinds program to cover the electricity usage of the Student Union. This purchase also gets BSU closer to its carbon reduction goals by reducing our CO2 emissions
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text: Purim: Family Fun Posted on March 1, 2012 | by Benjamin Maron Purim is a great holiday for families and kids: there are costumes, excuses to make noise and act silly, and many communities have parties, carnivals or other celebrations appropriate for the littlest members or our families (or those who feel young at heart). This post is about making Purim fun for the whole family. Let us know how your family celebrates by sharing your customs, ideas and suggestions in the comments! The mom who blogs at Bible Belt Balabusta explains that she's "worked hard to go from zero to….whatever speed I'm going these days, and I love sharing what I've learned with anyone who is even vaguely interested." She's all about the DIY as she says, "I especially love the 'why' behind it: I explore the customs and traditions behind holiday projects. If I'm learning, I'm happy." So I was totally excited to see her LEGO gragger for Purim, that actually works! But if that's still not geekily awesome enough for you, she has 4 different models and instructions to make your own. Amazing. In a recent blog post for the URJ, Rabbi Vicki Tuckman explained the importance of being a "kitchen Jew." There is not a Jewish holiday that comes around that I do not partially practice – and reinforce my own Jewish identity as a cultural Jew – in the kitchen. To me, Mordecai Kaplan was correct when he first stated in 1934 that "Judaism is more than a religion; it is an entire civilization. Not merely religious texts but also language, literature, and even arts and crafts are a part of it." Kaplan taught that Jews would be drawn to new and exciting forms of Judaism that simultaneously retain "strong ties to the past". Speaking as a "Kitchen Jew" – Purim provides wonderful opportunities for observing this holiday in addition to making costumes, attending a Purim Shpiel, and buying multitudes of tickets for your children to play games at the Purim Carnival. Not to put down these activities, for what is Purim without coming home from the Purim Carnival with bags of goldfish soon-to-be-named Vashti and Esther? So how can you bring Purim into your kitchen? There's plenty to bake on Purim! Looking for a way to explain hamantaschen, a popular Purim treat, to your kids or their friends? Check out Shalom Sesame's video on making hamantaschen[/url]. Want some recipes? Check out our hamantaschen recipes, including a video recipe for "slacker hamantaschen" (what could be easier than 2 ingredients?)[/url]. Or maybe you'd rather try some recipes for orejas de Haman ("Haman's ears")[/url] a Purim treat from the Sephardi communities. As a bonus, there's always the intersection between kitchen Judaism and math. Yes, math. Because you too can bake your way to the "Sierpinski Hamantaschen."What's that? "You may be familiar with the Sierpinski triangle, a mathematically attractive, self-repeating fractal that starts with one equilateral triangle and breaks down into ever-smaller triangles." Some basics of the Sierpinski triangle: First of all, when rotated to any side, it looks the same; I couldn't even tell where I'd started it. Also, as the triangles get smaller, notice a pattern in the quantity of each size: 1, 3, 9, 27…. I'm sure it would go on if I could make really really tiny hamantaschen, but I don't have that much power. Also, technically this triangle has no area, so maybe all the sugar doesn't count? But careful with that logic: it has infinite perimeter, and that dough for the perimeter is full of not-healthy ingredients like flour and sugar and oil. So bring your love of math to the kitchen, teach your kids about the wonders of fractals, and have fun creating this uberhamantaschen. Kveller shares ideas for Purim crafts with kids: Purim dolls, cards and gift bags (mishloach manot). Want a fun way to encourage your kids to act on one of Purim's four commandments (mitzvot)? Try using unopened boxes of pasta as noisemakers during the reading of the Book of Esther (Megillat Esther). Shake those boxes for a satisfying rattling noise each time Haman's name is read. Then donate the boxes of food to a local food bank, fulfilling the mitzvah (commandment) to give to the poor on Purim. And, finally, for those of you with teens or older kids who appreciate the finer offerings of Broadway, enjoy this new video made by Reform rabbinic and cantoral students studying at HUC-JIR Jerusalem campus. "The Book of Purim" is a spoof of The Book of Mormon. Happy Purim! About Benjamin Maron View all posts by Benjamin Maron →


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One of the most exciting and gritty operas, Rigoletto is not for the faint-hearted. The censors of the time had real issues with RigolettoÆs content and itÆs not really hard to see why! Set in the grubby world of the Duke of Mantua, a man with few morals and a great deal of power, the action plumbs the depths of nastiness and the bad guy doesn't get a comeuppance. ThereÆs no avoiding the operaÆs grim finale either, horrifically sad with only limited redemption.
Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, after the tragedy Le roi s┤amuse by Victor Hugo
Act IĀAĀball atĀtheĀducal court ofĀMantua. TheĀDuke has aroused theĀfury andĀindignation ofĀtheĀcourtiers inĀmaking Rigoletto, aĀjester andĀaĀcommoner, his adviser andĀright-hand man. TheĀsituation becomes more tautĀ¢ theĀDukeÆs advances toĀtheĀCountess Ceprano inflame her husbandÆs envy. TheĀjester mocks theĀCount. Furious, Ceprano vows revenge onĀRigoletto; meanwhile theĀcourtiers hatch aĀplot against theĀjester.ĀTheĀrevelry ofĀtheĀball is interrupted byĀtheĀappearance ofĀCount Monterone, who appeals toĀtheĀDuke forĀtheĀreturn ofĀhis daughter but is cruelly mocked byĀRigoletto. TheĀDuke orders theĀCountÆs arrest. Monterone threatens theĀDuke terrible vengeance forĀdishonouring his daughter andĀcurses theĀjester.ĀRigoletto is dispirited; his world has been destroyed byĀMonteroneÆs curse which could come upon him atĀany moment. Rigoletto ceases toĀōseeö theĀpresent andĀis terrified ofĀtheĀfuture, thus paving theĀway forĀimpending tragedy. On his way home late atĀnight he encounters Sparafucile, aĀprofessional assassin andĀterrifying character who mysteriously appears ōin theĀright place atĀtheĀright timeö. As if reading RigolettoÆs thoughts, Sparafucile offers his services. Rigoletto is concerned atĀtheĀfate ofĀhis beloved daughter Gilda, who lives far away with her duenna Giovanna. He begs theĀservant toĀtake care ofĀGilda andĀlet her go nowhere except toĀchurch as he is so worried about theĀDuke andĀhis debauched servants. Rigoletto departs. Gilda is confused; atĀchurch she met aĀyoung man whose handsome features enchanted her. Unexpectedly he appears before her. It is theĀDuke disguised as aĀstudent. He makes ardent declarations ofĀeternal love, declarations that are absolutely sincere. His meeting with Gilda has changed theĀDukeĀ¢ forĀtheĀfirst time inĀhis life aĀgirl has loved him without knowing who he is, not knowing ofĀhis titles andĀhis richesģĀAlone once more, Gilda falls into aĀblissful reverie. AtĀtheĀsame time theĀcourtiers are gathering around RigolettoÆs house; they want toĀkidnap Gilda, thinking she is theĀjesterÆs mistress. Laden with gloomy thoughts Rigoletto returns home andĀmeets them inĀtheĀdarkness. ToĀdispel theĀjesterÆs suspicion one ofĀtheĀcourtiers explains they are planning toĀabduct Countess Ceprano who lives nearby. Once again Rigoletto is drawn into aĀweb ofĀintrigue andĀagrees toĀhelp abduct theĀCountess. Forgetting about MonteroneÆs curse, he misses his chance toĀchange his destiny andĀhelps them kidnap his own daughterģ Only when he hears GildaÆs distant scream does he realise theĀtruth, falling into aĀchasm ofĀdespair andĀloneliness.
Act IIĀTheĀDuke is deeply distressedĀ¢ Gilda has vanished andĀall attempts toĀdiscover her have proved fruitless. His despair is genuineĀ¢ he had been ready toĀalter his life forĀtheĀsake ofĀtheĀyoung girl. TheĀcourtiers, wishing toĀcheer him, tell him ofĀtheir midnight adventureĀ¢ RigolettoÆs mistress is now inĀtheĀpalace. But theĀcourtiers are unable toĀunderstand why theĀDuke has changed so. Why is he not happy andĀcarefree as before? AtĀlast it dawns onĀhim that theĀabducted beauty is Gilda, andĀhe hurries off toĀhis apartmentsĀ¢ toĀher, theĀwoman he loves.ĀRigoletto enters, singing; he is seeking his daughter everywhere, concealing his despair behind his jesterÆs mask. When he discovers Gilda is inĀtheĀpalace he demands his daughter be returned but theĀcourtiers are deaf toĀhis threats andĀpleas. Gilda, leaving theĀDukeÆs apartments, sees her fatherÆs despair andĀhumiliation andĀruns toĀhim. Alone together with Rigoletto, Gilda tells him inĀher ōconfessionö that she has fallen deeply inĀlove with aĀyoung man andĀthat theĀyoung man is none other than theĀDuke. Rigoletto, mad with fury andĀconsumed with thoughts ofĀrevenge, does not hear his daughterÆs pleas toĀforgive theĀDuke.
Act IIIĀOne month later. SparafucileÆs den beside aĀriver. It is theĀmiddle ofĀtheĀnight. InĀaĀpact with Rigoletto, Sparafucile has agreed toĀuse his beautiful sister Maddalena toĀdraw theĀDuke toĀhis den. Rigoletto, having forbidden Gilda toĀsee theĀDuke andĀprevented any chance ofĀtheir meeting, brings his daughter here inĀtheĀhope ofĀmaking her hate theĀDuke andĀwish toĀexact revenge.ĀTheĀDuke appears incognito. His meeting with Maddalena is that ofĀaĀman wishing toĀforget his unattainable love andĀaĀwoman who, unexpectedly forĀherself, fell inĀlove with this handsome young man, so unlike any other. GildaÆs jealousy, RigolettoÆs hatred, theĀDukeÆs loneliness andĀMaddalenaÆs fervent love are interwoven inĀa quartet that fully exposes theĀemotions ofĀall. Rigoletto sends his daughter off toĀVerona; disguised as aĀman she must leave Mantua tonight. Rigoletto himself will stay toĀpay Sparafucile forĀtheĀmurder andĀthrow theĀhateful DukeÆs body into theĀriver. Thunder begins toĀpeal. Maddalena, inĀlove with theĀhandsome young man, asks her brother toĀhave mercy onĀhim. After much persuasion Sparafucile agrees toĀkill theĀfirst person toĀcome toĀtheĀdoor. Gilda has overheard theĀconversation; she still loves theĀDuke andĀhas come toĀwarn him ofĀtheĀdanger. Gilda decides toĀsacrifice herself forĀher lover. She bravely enters theĀassassinÆs home. TheĀstorm passes. Rigoletto returns. Sparafucile is carrying aĀbody inĀa sack. TheĀjester is triumphantĀ¢ atĀlast he has been avenged! Preparing toĀthrow theĀcorpse into theĀriver, Rigoletto is horrified toĀhear theĀDuke singing merrily. Cutting open theĀsack, his eyes fall onĀtheĀdying Gilda.


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747 Jumbo Jet Falls From Sky in Afghanistan [VIDEO]
An American cargo plane crashed near Bagram Air Field on April 29, killing 7.
The jumbo jet, owned by Florida based National Air Cargo, crashed shortly after take off from a low altitude. The plane was carrying vehicles and cargo. Those killed were four pilots, two mechanics and the loadmaster.
The Taliban quickly took responsibility for the tragedy, but NATO coalition sources said that there was no evidence of that claim.
WARNING: Video contains adult language that may be offensive to some viewers.


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Sarasota Athlete Is One of the Best in State
Mar 20, 2006
Sarasota Booker made school history in boys football last year as there team made it to the state championship game for the first time. Although they came up short losing to St. Augustine High in the state finals, the Tornadoes are determined more than ever to return to the finals and bring home a state championship. One player who will be leading the charge is super athlete John Jones Jr..
Sarasota Quarterback Gets the Job Done
Dec 28, 2005
Sarasota Bookers senior quarterback Darante Hunter isnt your ideal quarterback. He stands at only 510 180lbs. He doesnt have the strongest arm and may not be the fastest player on the field. What makes Hunter light shines so brightly is his undeniable will to compete and his will to be successful.
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Climategate 2.0 is the main climate news this week, right? As it happens, there's a study just out a couple days ago in ScienceExpress, which is the advance online venue for Science magazine, on a new study that blows the hinges off the catastrophic global warming scenarios. The study concerns the sensitivity of climate to carbon dioxide concentrations. The complete study ("Climate Sensitivity Estimated from Temperature Reconstructions of the Last Glacial Maximum," Andreas Schmittner of Oregon State University, lead author) requires a Science magazine subscription for the complete text, was peer-reviewed, and was funded by the National Science Foundation. But here's the abstract:
Assessing impacts of future anthropogenic carbon emissions is currently impeded by uncertainties in our knowledge of equilibrium climate sensitivity to atmospheric carbon dioxide doubling. Previous studies suggest 3 K as best estimate, 2 to 4.5 K as the 66% probability range, and nonzero probabilities for much higher values, the latter implying a small but significant chance of high-impact climate changes that would be difficult to avoid. Here, combining extensive sea and land surface temperature reconstructions from the Last Glacial Maximum with climate model simulations, we estimate a lower median (2.3 K) and reduced uncertainty (1.7 to 2.6 K 66% probability). Assuming paleoclimatic constraints apply to the future as predicted by our model, these results imply lower probability of imminent extreme climatic change than previously thought. (Emphasis added.)
Bottom line: the "consensus" IPCC range overestimates climate sensitivity by almost a factor of 2. No doubt the mainstream media will be all over this study, and the next UN climate meeting opening soon in Durban will take note of it, too. Yeah–right after the Redskins win the Super Bowl, no doubt.


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Two sheriff programs halted
Some elderly residents throughout Summit County are waking up to snowy sidewalks and wondering why they are no longer being shoveled.
"We cut the sheriff's budget by $250,000," Summit County Councilmember Claudia McMullin said at the Wednesday Summit County Council work session. "People are seeing the effects. [Sheriff Dave Edmunds] had to cut the whole inmate program, where inmates would go out and provide services, including helping senior citizens shovel walks.
"And there have been a lot of complaints about it. But he had to do what he had to do, because he couldn't cut sheriff deputies."
The Summit County Sheriff's Inmate Work Crew Program, which was tasked, in part, with shoveling snow for senior citizens, has been recently cut to save money and reallocate the staff.
"I've been talking to a lot of folks about it," Edmunds said. "We certainly didn't want to have to do it, but we aren't getting any additional resources. We had to utilize those resources in the court security division."
Edmunds implemented the work crew program about eight years ago to allow inmates who had been convicted of a minor, non-violent offenses to received a small stipend for doing work around the country, such as painting, road maintenance and snow removal.
The Inmate Work Crew Program consisted of two crews of four inmates each who volunteered for the program, and in return for their work, received $6 a day. The program also allowed inmates to learn new skills that could help them obtain employment after leaving.
In a previous interview, Edmunds said he estimates the program saved the county taxpayers hundred of thousands of dollars a year.
Regardless, because of his tight budget with increasing calls for service, Edmunds said some of his programs had to be eliminated in favor of more important duties.
The fingerprint identification verification program was also cut from the Sheriff's Office. The program enabled illegal immigrants to receive driver privilege cards to allow them to drive.
Previously, the Summit County Sheriff's Office was the only location on the Wasatch Back that had the program.
Now, the nearest place to receive a driver privilege card is at the Bureau of Criminal Identification, located at 5400 South 3888 West in Taylorsville.
Republican, Equality Utah figures consider Park City campaigns
Two people indicated in interviews they are considering mounting campaigns for the Park City Council, a signal the City Hall election could attract an intriguing slate of candidates in a year when the majority of the five seats are on the ballot.


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Roger Hargreaves was the creator of that famous band of brothers…the 'Mister Men'. Millions of children, and quite possibly adults, have read the books and listened to Arthur Lowes lilting tones on the telly. The many various characters with their individual talents such as 'Mr. Bump', 'Miss Tidy', 'Mr. Noisy' and 'Mr. Tickle' to name but a few showed us in an informative way that it takes all sorts to make a world.
Here is my nomination for a new 'Mr. man'.
Heading back to base the MDT started to crank out its incessant noise alerting us to another job. 'Almost made it back to base' I thought. I was looking forward to that mug of tea and chucking a sandwich down my neck. The MDT stopped its shrieking as we pushed 'Mobile to Incident'. The screen gave us an address near to the city centre, the 'Abandon Hope All Ye Who Enter Here' community mental health hostel. The reason for our attendance? 'DSH' or 'Deliberate Self Harm'. No further information was displayed as to the exact nature of the DSH. It could be an over dose or cut wrists, or it could be a hanging!
'Blues and Twos' were put on and gloves made ready for the short journey to our incident. We arrive at the address and make our way to the entrance with trauma bag, resus bag and monitor/defibrillator to cover all eventualities. We still had no idea what we were going to even asking control to get back in touch with the caller. The building was a late Victorian hospital annex which would not have looked out of place in a Hammer horror picture. Ringing the bell we await the arrival of either Vincent Price or Peter Cushing to open the door.
Everything sounded quiet…too quiet. A sudden 'Caw' from behind had us spinning round looking up into the dark trees over hanging the pavement. A huge fat, black raven sat perched on a branch squawking its protestations at us for disturbing its sleep. 'Shit! I wish I had my air rifle with me. I'd soon sort that noisy twat out!' My crew mate imitates taking aim and pulls an imaginary trigger. 'Don't be daft! You couldn't find your arse with both hands let alone get a target in the cross hairs!' Disgruntled at his gun toting prowess being called into question my crew mate huffs and turns back to face the door.
'They don't seem to be in a rush to let us in do they?' I mutter more to myself as 'Billy the Kid' leans against the wall. This could mean any number of things. First…its the wrong address, second…there's no-one in, third…all hell has let loose inside and members of staff are frantically trying to stem the flow of blood from slashed wrists or struggle to cut down the body from the ceiling! Or fourth…its sod all and the staff are still finishing off their smokes outside the back.
At last after several assorted knocks on the big solid, timbered door we are bathed in light as the hallway comes to life. We can make out a shape through the stained glass windows behind all the wire and mesh grills. Bolts are slid back, chains are undone, keys are turned and the huge door lumbers slowly open revealing a woman holding a set of keys, pager, hand held radio, papers, cigs and lighter. (She had big hands!) 'You rang?' I say in my best Vincent Price accent which comes out more like Joe Pasquale. My crew mate tries not to snigger and does an excellent impression of 'Muttley' from the 'Wacky Races' in doing so.
'Come in please. I'll just lock up and show you where to go.' Whilst the rather nice looking lady warder, although with big hands, secures the front door I ask what we have been called to? 'Oh its Mr. McNumpty-Numbnuts. hes stabbed himself…again!' After asking if its safe to see him and being assured that he is harmless to others, we make our way to the back of the property where a communal lounge echoes to the sounds of the telly and people coughing as they smoke their way through to various chest infections. 'Hes in there, I'll just go and get his records from the office.'
The room is semi dark and shrouded in a fog of tobacco smoke. The big old heavy curtains (fire retardant material) keep out the light from the lamp posts standing outside. The walls seem to be dull, yellow with a hint of brown on the ceilings. I think the carpet is dark red, or maybe off black? The furniture is plain, functional and occupied by people of various shapes and sizes all doing a very good impression of experimental smoking beagles. I try to locate our patient. Thinking that some one who had stabbed themselves would be easy to spot we look around at the dozen or so people in the room.
'Are you looking for Mr. McNumpty-Numbnuts?' a tall person standing in the centre of the room, watching the late News on the TV and holding a cup of coffee asks us. 'Er…yes. Can you tell us where he might be?' Finishing the coffee in his cup he then pulls out a roll-up from behind his ear and lights it (the roll-up not his ear!). Taking a big drag on his cig he turns half to us, cocks his head to one side and with a smile of someone not playing with a full deck says 'Its me lads!' I step back involuntary with my crew mate, scanning at the same time for weapons or threat of attack. No weapons seen…no threat as of yet!
Its at times like these we have to remember that things don't always appear as they seem. A quick recce of the possible scenarios play through my mind. 1/ This is not Mr.McNumpty-Numbnuts but someone obviously with a problem of some sort? 2/ This is Mr.McNumpty-Numbnuts but the staff have panicked and not investigated properly the alleged 'self stabbing' . 'Er…how you doing?' I ask, still scoping the area for possible threats. I remember years ago being attacked with an axe by a psyche patient, and I was lucky that time that my 'spidey' senses were working properly.
'Yeah! I'm alright! I'm fine lads! Bit pissed off like but yeah I'm fine!' He seems in control, but that just makes me even more careful. 'Someone says you've hurt yourself Mr.McNumpty-Numbnuts?' I cant see any obvious wounds or outward signs of circulatory compromise. Slowly he turns to fully face us and gingerly lifts up his sweatshirt…'You mean this?' Sticking out of his belly is a pair of scissors…that have gone in right up-to the handles! He flicks the handles expecting to hear a 'Twwaannngggg!' to prove that the scissors are well and truly stuck! 'Er…do you mind not doing that please!' I ask as I look at where the scissors have gone in.
They have entered his umbilicus (belly button). 'Erm…how long are these scissors Mr. McNumpty-Numbnuts?' He uses his free hand and spreads his fingers apart and stretches his thumb out. 'I guess about 6 – 8 inches!' he states quite calmly. It doesn't make sense, he should be bleeding like a stuck pig! He should be white as a sheet and not standing up drinking coffee, smoking roll-ups and watching the telly! 'Do you mind if I take a look?' I ask as I move towards him. 'Not at all, feel free, help yourself!' he says.
Looking at the wound, the scissors have indeed gone right in but I can see the outline beneath his skin of the blades. It looks like he has inserted the scissors in and then up towards his chest! 'Right…I think we need to take a trip down to A/E to sort this out, is that okay with you?' Mr. McNumpty-Numbnuts nods and then quickly moves around the room shaking everyones hand saying that he'll see them later. Half of the residents tell him to '**** off', the other half seem oblivious to it all and continue smoking their cigs and watching the telly while maintaining a constant cacophony of coughing.
Thinking that we really need to get him on a stretcher and not to make any sudden moves I ask him the obvious things..'Dizzy?…breathless?…any pain?' All are answered in the negative and he insists on walking out to our truck. The female member of staff, the only member of staff we have seen, comes back with the paperwork and motions us towards the front door.'Are you sending a staff member with him for continuity of care?' I ask. 'No we dont tend to send anyone with him as its such a regular event. Have a look at his file at A/E and you'll see what I mean!'
Our patient refuses to get on the stretcher and insists on sitting down on the seat opposite. Before I have chance to explain that due to the position of the scissors sitting down might cause them to piece his diaphragm or other organs…he plonks himself in the seat…and lets out a blood curdling scream! I go to catch him as he falls to one side as as I do he sits bolt upright and starts to laugh like a drain! 'Gotcha!!!' The smile and his nicotine stained teeth flash across his face. I've had enough of this joker and tell my crew mate to get going and let the hospital know were on our way.
Travelling to the A/E I ask Mr.McNumpty-Numbnuts why hes done what he has. The reply…? 'I was bored and fed up so I thought I'd have a little trip out for the night!' Arriving at the hospital again he insists quite forcefully on walking in. I show the wound to the triage nurse who almost faints and points to resus. Inside resus he bimbles over to the trolley-bed and leaps onto it, crossing his ankles and gets comfortable putting his hands behind his head. In walks the consultant and before I get chance to give a verbal handover he lifts up the sweatshirt and flicks the handles of the scissors. I wish people would stop doing that. 'Its alright…me and Mr. Mc Numpty-Numbnuts go back a few years. Hes done this that many times he has a pocket of skin inside like a sheath. That's why he does not bleed.'
Completing my paperwork I nod to our patient and wonder how he discovered this feat in the first place. Later on in the shift I discover that he had used 'hairdressing scissors' which are lethally sharp. They were removed, he was seen by the on call psychiatrist and then discharged back to the hostel…only to do it again before the end of my shift. This time he was seen by another crew who said that he'd used a steak knife! Its only a matter of time…!!!
He is my nomination for a new 'Mr.Man book!
Foot note: In no way do I mean to decry or belittle the many thousands of people who self harm. But on further investigation I found out that this chap had a severe form of attention seeking which causes him to be totally selfish and treats it like a 'get out clause' for when he cant get his own way in life. He has not been diagnosed with any significant disorder and continues to be a drain on all around him.