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Soft Racism
by Jacqueline Hawkins
Based on what I heard at Mizzou and elsewhere, I'm starting to realize there are two kinds of racism.
Hard racism is the obvious, in-your-face, "We hate black people. Lynch them! Enslave them! ARGH!!!" kind of racism. This racism is typical of cultural elites like Margret Sanger, KKK members, and neo-nazi skinheads.
But there is another kind of racism: soft racism. Instead of being fueled by hatred, it seems to come from a pseudo-compassion for the plight of a lesser species. It's like the soft spot a pet owner might have for animals.
Mixed with the abortion/population control movement, soft racism has become more dangerous than the harder kind. It lulls black people into a false sense of security, even as they annihilate their own race, one black baby at a time. Meanwhile, soft-racist white people feel a sense of accomplishment, because it shows they "care" for the poor, downtrodden blacks.
Take a look at a few choice statements I've heard during our campus visits:
p My college roommate, in a gentle, sweet voice drenching with concern about the rate of illegitimate births in the black community, "They don't know how to use birth control."
In other words: Blacks are apparently too stupid to figure out how to take a pill everyday. (I'm not advocating usage of the pill nor premarital "safe" sex for any race, but the principle of taking a pill everyday is not that hard to wrap your mind around.)
p "I agree we shouldn't kill children. But not everyone is equipped to take care of a baby. Minorities need this option," said a protester during Created Equal's University of North Florida outreach.
In other words: While killing children is bad, black people are so bad off that slaughtering their own children is the best option.
p Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said, "When you're white, you don't know what it's like to be living in a ghetto. … You don't know what it's like to be poor."
Implication: A double whammy. Black people only know a life of poverty, but white people eat caviar at the country club.
p As reported in a recent story about microaggressions at Mizzou, white students at the University of Missouri said, "We don't like that you're tokenizing minorities!" And, "You shouldn't use minorities to further your agenda!"
In other words: Blacks are too stupid to know their own minds, so their views must be assigned to them by their white benefactors.
p And finally, at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, a young white man repeatedly berated me for being token who had betrayed her own race.
In other words: Blacks who don't accept their assigned thoughts, words, and/or deeds must be put back in their places.
When I think about these comments, I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone. It's patronizing. It's insulting. These folks are not entirely without concern and empathy, but it's not the compassion you might feel it for someone you see as an equal. Some of these folks seem to see us as lesser beings. They take pride in shouldering the white man's burden.
Jacqueline Hawkins is a CBR Project Director and a regular FAB contributor.
Tags: Bernie Sanders, Mizzou, racism, UNC, UNF, University of Missouri, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, University of North Florida
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Denver police are looking for a missing 13-year-old girl who has a learning disability.
Celina Pryor was last seen at about 5:15 p.m. today at Bruce Randolph School at 3995 Steele St.
She was seen walking south away from the school. She does not live in the area, police said tonight.
Pryor is 5-feet-6, 150 pounds and black and Hispanic. She was wearing blue jeans and a pink hoodie with "GAP" across the front, and blue jeans.
Anyone with information should call Denver police at 720-913-2000 .


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The New York Times, ever eager to take the pulse of our popular culture, is sensing an end to the Marian Salzman-christened era of metrosexuality. The evidence: more beards at fashion shows and among the staff of Vice. The Times sees these disturbing facts as a harbinger of things to come, quoting one fashion guy who wonders "what mainland America is going to do with it." (Should that be mainstream? An astute reader in the heartland wondered if this is an assumption the Alaskans need as much hair as they can get while the Hawaiians will forever remain hairless.) An increased focus on facial hair is a long-term project at the Times, which already unearthed American sports stars favoring beards. The Gray Lady avers: "On city streets, too, trends in scruff have reached new levels of unruliness, a backlash, some beard enthusiasts say, against the heightened grooming expectations that were unleashed with the rise of metrosexuality as a cultural trend. Men both straight and gay, it appears, want to feel rough and manly." Assuming the Times is spot-on in its notion that body hair is the new black, the hirsute can rejoice, and Burt Reynolds can prepare for another comeback.
(Source: www.adfreak.com, 3/24/06, Posted by Brian Morrissey http://adweek.blogs.com/adfreak/2006/03/beards_another_.html)


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On Nov. 14 Paris was hit by a number of unexpected terror attacks, that shook not just France, but the entire world. The terrorist threat felt closer than ever.
At least 129 people were killed in seven coordinated terror attacks.
Many world-known figures expressed regret over what happened and solidarity with the families of the innocent victims. Among them was former NBA star, Scottie Pippen.
"Keeping Paris in my thoughts as well as all who were affected by the senseless acts of violence," Pippen said Nov. 17 on his Facebook page.
Scottie Pippen won six NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990's. In 1996, he was named one of the NBA's 50 greatest players, and in 2010 became the member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
During his NBA career, Pippen played for the Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets and Portland TrailBlazers. Pippen played in a total of 1178 NBA games (1053 started), averaging 16.1 ppg, 6.4 rpg and 5.2 apg in 34.9 minutes per game.
Pippen was among the members of the Chicago Bulls championship team that visited Paris in the 1997-98 NBA pre-season for exhibition games. The visit was highly documented in the local french press at the time.
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unova flavoured winged rodent

At first glance, Woobat is yet another mediocre Psychic-type special attacker. However, Woobat's Dream World ability, Simple, sets it apart from the rest, allowing it to double both its Special Attack and Special Defense after a single Calm Mind. This ability to quickly set up, combined with Woobat's decent Special Attack and good Speed, gives Woobat the potential to ravage opposing teams after a single free turn. Unfortunately, Woobat is incredibly frail even with the help of Eviolite, being 2HKOed by most unresisted physical attacks. Support from its teammates to take on strong physical attackers is needed so Woobat can shine.

name: Simple CM
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Air Slash / Roost
move 4: Heat Wave
item: Eviolite
ability: Simple
nature: Timid
evs: 76 HP / 236 SpA / 12 SpD / 180 Spe

This set aims to exploit Woobat's only niche, Simple and Calm Mind, which allows Woobat to double its Special Attack and Special Defense in one turn. Thanks to its good Speed and decent Special Attack, Woobat can take advantage of Calm Mind's Special Defense boost to find opportunities to set up against weaker Pokemon that use special attacks, such as RestTalk Chinchou and Slowpoke. Psychic is a strong, reliable STAB move, hitting the numerous Fighting-types in LC super effectively. Psychic is a superior choice over Stored Power thanks to its reliability; it's still almost as powerful as Stored Power after one Calm Mind and Woobat is more likely to need to attack immediately than to find an opportunity to Calm Mind twice. Air Slash is Woobat's secondary STAB, useful for hitting Scraggy super effectively, hitting Murkrow neutrally, and coming through from time to time with its handy flinch chance. Although Woobat has poor defenses, Roost can help to improve its survivability, especially when setting up against weaker special attackers. Heat Wave improves Woobat's coverage greatly, heavily damaging the Steel-types, such as Ferroseed, Bronzor, Magnemite, and Pawniard, which would otherwise take little damage from Woobat.

Woobat can easily set up against weak special attackers. It also has the ability to set up on as many Fighting-types, such as Croagunk and Mienfoo lacking Stone Edge. However, Woobat loses to most other fast physical attackers; Murkrow destroys Woobat, OHKOing with LO Drill Peck or Sucker Punch while Air Slash only does around 40% to it unboosted. Defensive Porygon is a great teammate for Woobat, as it checks Murkrow and many other physical attackers while spreading paralysis to assist Woobat in sweeping the opposing team. Woobat can also take advantage of Porygon's tendency to lure Fighting-types to get an opportunity to set up. In general, physically bulky Pokemon—especially Pokemon that can threaten specially defensive behemoths such as Lileep and Munchlax—are good partners for Woobat. Timburr pairs well with Woobat, resisting the Rock-type attacks it is weak to, heavily damaging Lileep and Munchlax, and taking advantage of Toxic aimed at Woobat with Guts. Psyshock can be run over Psychic to better damage specially bulky Pokemon at the expense of some power. Hidden Power Ground can be run over Heat Wave to do more damage to Magnemite and Aron. Life Orb can be used as the item for more power, but lack of Eviolite will compromise Woobat's bulk, especially its Defense.

[Other Options]

Every Woobat set should run Calm Mind and Simple; it is simply the best niche it has in LC. Taunt can be used to prevent Lileep and Bronzor from badly poisoning Woobat with Toxic. An all-out attacking set is possible thanks to Woobat's movepool, but it is outclassed by Abra, which is more powerful, faster, and has Magic Guard. Woobat can also run a Choice Specs set with Psychic, U-turn, Air Slash, and Heat Wave but its frailty and the disadvantages of locking Woobat into Psychic would make that set mediocre. Amnesia allows Woobat to hit +4 Special Defense in a single turn, but it is almost never as useful as Calm Mind.

[Checks and Counters]

Woobat's checks mainly consist of physical attackers, which are either faster than Woobat or have access to priority moves. Murkrow possesses both of these qualities, and its high Attack allows it to OHKO even Eviolite Woobat easily. Pawniard can switch in on most of Woobat's attacks and hurt it badly with Sucker Punch, although it must be wary of Heat Wave. Ponyta has good Special Defense and can outspeed Woobat to ravage it with Flare Blitz. Other strong physical attackers, such Drilbur and Elekid, perform similarly well against Woobat. Lileep can switch into all of Woobat's moveset and use Toxic to stall it out; Bronzor can survive a Heat Wave and do the same.

name: Simple CM
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Air Slash / Roost
move 4: Heat Wave
item: Eviolite
ability: Simple
nature: Timid
evs: 76 HP / 236 SpA / 12 SpD / 180 Spe
- Overall mediocre as a special attacker
- Decent SpA and good Spe (hits 17 speed) but shitty defenses
- Usable movepool and decent typing allows it to switch into common fighting-type attacks
- cool dream world ability simple allows it to hit +2 +2 after a single CM
- unfortunately its lack of bulk prevents it from being a boosting powerhouse, but if you can get a setup opportunity with the right support woobat can shine
name: Simple CM
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Air Slash / Roost
move 4: Heat Wave
item: Eviolite
ability: Simple
nature: Timid
evs: 76 HP / 236 SpA / 12 SpD / 180 Spe
- Calm Mind takes advantage of Simple, its only niche as it's outclassed by Abra in every other way
- Psychic is strong STAB, preferred over Stored Power because sometimes you need to actually attack
- Psychic obviously hits fighting-types and other things it hits things super effectively hard honestly this is total fluff and i'm not putting it in the analysis that's dumb. i hope people know their type charts.
- Air Slash gives secondary STAB that hits Murkrow and Scraggy as well as being relatively spammable off the bat
- Heat Wave hits ferroseed, bronzor, magnemite, pawniard
- Woobat has shit bulk but can run Roost if you want to improve its survivability
- good speed allows you to beat a lot of mons once set up but makes it difficult to get setup opportunities
- can set up on weak special attackers like resttalk chinchou, slowpoke, frillish is pushing it a little
- switches in easily on mienfoo only being bothered by knock off / stone edge
- same goes for croagunk, cm and lol at shadow ball
- timburr etc
- smashed by murkrow which outspeeds and ohkoes you with LO Drill Peck, non-LO Brave Bird, and any sucker punch at all, while air slash is only doing around 40% unboosted
- hidden power ground does more to magnemite and hits aron better as well
- you can run LO for more power, always ohko murkrow with +2 air slash, but your bulk is nonexistent
- if you don't run air slash you are utterly fucked by murkrow
- again, stored power is an option, but it's not that helpful because even after one calm mind it only does marginally more damage than psychic-- and you're not going to get more than one CM against a competent player
- psyshock hits specially defensive mons like lileep in sand harder, at the expense of doing less damage to hippo
- run physically bulky pokemon because woobat can deal with special attacks once set up
- porygon counters murkrow and appreciates woobat's ability to deal with fighting-types
- timburr treats lileep and its toxics like setup fodder
- taunt stops lileep and bronzor from toxicing you
- Amnesia is hilarious to get +4 after a single turn, but honestly not worth it
- Any set without calm mind is straight up outclassed by Abra
- shitty choice specs set with psychic / u-turn / air slash / heat wave
- murkrow wrecks woobat
- pawniard can take an unboosted heat wave and wrecks woobat with sucker punch
- lileep switches in on anything, takes only 46% max from +2 hp fighting in sand, toxics and stalls
- woobat can't take a lot of hits so faster mons that hit physically (think scarf mienfoo, drilbur, ponyta) will be able to take it down


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An Argumentative Theory of Reasoning
In October, I had the pleasure of attending a symposium on the "Argumentative Theory of Reasoning" at which the keynote speaker was psychologist Hugo Mercier, co-author with Dan Sperber of a landmark paper published in Behavioral and Brain Sciences in 2011 entitled "Why do humans reason? Arguments for an argumentative theory." Mercier's presentation was organized by the Centre for Research in Reasoning, Argumentation and Rhetoric at the University of Windsor (Ontario). In this post, I'll summarize in my own words the key points and lines of argument in Mercier's presentation. (More details can be found in the original Sperber-Mercier paper, available online).
What is Reasoning?
According to Mercier, reasoning is the cognitive process in which reasons are used to weigh decisions and justify beliefs. As such, reasoning is not the dominant mode of cognition. Much of our everyday mental activity is involved in intuitive or common sense inference, like "it's raining, so I'll need to take an umbrella." This sort of immediate inference is contrasted to reasoning, in which the link between one thought and another is intermediated by at least one consciously held proposition. This proposition facilitates the mental transition from one belief, or a piece of data, to a conclusion. In many situations, we cannot justify to ourselves (or to others) the acceptance of a conclusion without the help of these intermediaries. So part of the job of the faculty of reason is to find tenable propositions, i.e., reasons, which will help us justify our beliefs and decisions. Reasoning is therefore associated with the creation, articulation, and evaluation of arguments.
The Function of Reasoning
The "Classical View" of reasoning's function is that it helps the "lone reasoner" arrive at better beliefs and make better decisions, typically through self-scrutiny and the correction of mistaken intuitions. Descartes' conception of reasoning as a means to acquire knowledge based on indubitable first principles represents this view, as does Daniel Kahneman's view that the purpose of reasoning is to correct mistakes of intuition.
If this really were the function of reasoning, we would expect that human beings generally reason quite well. We are the "rational animal," after all. (To Mercier's point, if the primary function of teeth is to chew food, we would expect that animals with teeth are generally successful at chewing and ingesting food for subsequent digestion. What sense would it make to assert that the primary evolved function of teeth is chewing if animals chewed badly, regularly choking on their food, leading to poor nutrient utilization or even asphyxiation?)
The Irrational Animal?
But how well do humans reason? By the standards implied by the classical view of reasoning, we do not reason very well. Cognitive psychologists have established empirically that for a wide range of tasks, we actually perform really badly — badly enough that the classical view of reasoning becomes difficult to sustain. The point is not that reasoning cannot correct mistakes of intuition. Surely it can. The point is that it does not typically do so.
In his talk, Mercier reviewed the well-known Wason selection task experiment, and the usual dismal results obtained. (I discussed the selection task in an earlier post). Although expert logicians get the correct answer to this problem two or three times more often than undergraduates, a 30% success rate cries out for an explanation. Mercier also gave the bat-and-ball problem as an example of an apparently simple challenge for which the wrong answer is often given. With this problem, we are given two facts: (i) that a bat and ball together cost $1.10, and (b) the bat costs $1.00 more than the ball. The question is "how much does the ball cost?" (See Kahneman's Thinking Fast and Slow, p. 44 for the answer.)
The Wason selection task and the bat-and-ball problem are challenges to which people often respond inappropriately, that is, by intuition, rather than logic. If reason's function were to correct mistaken intuitions, we would predict that reason would regularly detect and correct them. But the opposite usually happens. That is, reason looks for arguments that would confirm, and not falsify, an initial belief based on an intuition. In other words, our reasoning faculty has a built-in mechanism of confirmation bias!
Confirmation Bias
Confirmation bias is the tendency to only look for arguments that support our ideas and hypothesis. The classical view of reasoning suggests that our faculty of reason should be testing and vetting intuitive beliefs, not coming up with reasons in support of them. And even smart, open-minded people who are highly motivated to get the right answer (i.e., they get paid) have this bias.
What Mercier does at this point is intriguing. Rather than taking the standard view that confirmation bias is a "bug" in our cognitive apparatus, he says just the opposite. Confirmation bias is a symptom of reason performing its primary evolved function, that is, looking for reasons to justify beliefs and decisions. And from this perspective reason functions very well! That is, if the rational animal evolved reasoning as a mechanism for gathering reasons to put together arguments in order to justify beliefs and decisions, we would predict that confirmation bias would be a common phenomenon.
Yet confirmation bias is just the beginning of the problem for the classical theory. We observe reasoning acting to bolster rather than challenge intuition, whether it is right or wrong, while exhibiting additional phenomena such as belief perseverance, polarization, and overconfidence.
If isolated ratiocination is a context in which we don't adequately challenge ourselves, perhaps it is not the faculty of reason to blame, but the context in which reasoning occurs. The "argumentative theory of reasoning" predicts that in social contexts of reasoning, in particular when there is disagreement between interlocutors and a critical discussion ensues, we can reason well. What is the basis of this prediction?
Reasoning Is For Arguing
Mercier starts with the premise that for communication between two people, the exchange of messages must by-and-large be beneficial to both parties, i.e., the sender of a message and the receiver of the message. If it were not, then we would not observe communication to be a stable feature in the human population. The second premise is that the sender of a message can benefit from lying, cheating, and deceiving the other person. So the receiver must have a means to vet incoming information, and adopt the attitude of epistemic vigilance. The third premise is the observation that while mechanisms of epistemic vigilance such as trust calibration (adjusting trust depending on perceived benevolence and competence) and coherence checking (checking of new information against background beliefs) are effective, they tend to reject too much information and as a result, throw out some good information along with the bad. Therefore, there would need to be a solution to the problem of excessive skepticism on the part of the receiver, given that senders can lie, etc., and that communication is nonetheless stable.
The solution is that senders can provide reasons supporting the message such that the receivers can evaluate those reasons and then decide whether to accept or reject the message based on them. The argumentative theory of reasoning postulates that reasoning evolved to help people communicate by exchanging reasons, i.e., by dialog.
Now, if a sender has an interest in persuading an epistemically vigilant receiver to accept a given piece of information, we would predict that senders would try to find reasons to support their standpoint, i.e., reasons that confirm their side of an issue. So confirmation bias is really "my-side" bias, and we would expect confirmation bias of this sort if reasoning is use to find arguments for our own positions on issues. Yet, it would be a mistake to think of confirmation bias as a cognitive limitation. To turn people into falsifiers, we just have to give them something to disagree about!
It is also a mistake to think of confirmation bias as a side effect of people getting emotionally charged in a debate over some contentious topic. It turns out that confirmation bias is no more prevalent in discussions of politics than it is in discussions about something mundane like the correct solution to the Wason selection task.
The Social Context of Effective Reasoning
The argumentative theory predicts that in contexts of solitary ratiocination, people tend not to challenge their own reasons for beliefs and decisions. Using our "introspective eye" is neglected because people don't really care if those reasons are good or bad; the production of reasons is intended merely to convince others, or provide self-reinforcing rationalizations for us. On the other hand, once dubious reasons are served up in a social context, others may demur. The argumentative theory predicts that confirmation bias can be defeated by cooperative or collaborative inquiry, and that reasoning should work better when people are placed in (social) situations where they are challenged to evaluate arguments.
For example, in one Wason selection task study, it was found that 18% of the participants got the right answers when working on the problem in isolation. Things changed dramatically when the participants were then put in a group of four or five, however. In this situation, one of the people who figured out the correct solution convinced others (who had come up with various invalid solutions) that he had the right answer. After discussing the various solutions — some wrong, one right — about 80% of the participants came around to accept the correct solution. However, in a group of people who came up only with various invalid solutions, group discussion did not appreciably alter the outcome.
A Consilience of Inductions
Mercier claims that the argumentative theory predicts and explains a number of phenomena, such as:
- when and why reasoning fails to correct misguided intuitions
- the prevalence of confirmation bias
- the occurrence of motivated reasoning
- why reasoning drives people to decisions they can justify, not necessarily better decisions
- when and why groups outperform individuals on reasoning tasks
Because of the theory's ability to explain diverse phenomena, and because of the convergence of empirical results from different areas of psychology (social, developmental, moral, cross-cultural, etc.), Mercier claims substantial support for the theory.
Whether or not you accept the Sperber-Mercier theory or the evolutionary psychology upon which part of its case depends, I think you have to admit that it is thought-provoking and raises some serious challenges to common assumptions about reasoning and argumentation.


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The maxi dress is simply a long, sometimes floor-sweeping, gown that can be informal, formal, or both. Its versatility is part of what makes it the perfect addition to any wardrobe. This gown is a good starting point for any outfit. All you have to add is an accessory. The right jacket, shoes, bracelet or necklace will really add flair and style to a simple maxi. Every woman should have at least one maxi dress in her wardrobe. There are many reasons why a maxi dress is right for any closet.
Suits All Fashion Styles
Whatever your fashion style, there is a maxi dress for you. This type of gown comes in so many different styles. It does not matter if your style is bohemian, classic, punk, casual, or chic. There is a matching dress out there for you. All you have to do is look. There are lots of different companies and online stores that offer these gowns. A good idea is to check a store where you already do most of your shopping. They will be the most likely to have a style that fits you.
Flatters Any Form
One of the top reasons why every woman should own a maxi dress is that they flatter every shape. Many of these gowns have an empire waist that will slim figures of all sizes. Some kinds even have an elastic waist that help you to emphasize your curves. Their flowing design can help you cover up those curves you do not want to be seen. These dresses are perfect for those who prefer to keep their legs out of sight. Most gowns are summery and without sleeves, however for self-conscious individuals there are styles available with sleeves. They even flatter tall and short women. No matter your size or shape you should not be afraid to try out a maxi dress.
Very Versatile
These types of gowns are very versatile. They can be worn to a formal occasion or to the beach. Many women now prefer maxi dresses for weddings. A black maxi dress can easily replace your unoriginal old little black dress. You can get them in many different fabrics as well. They come in anything from light chiffon to silky jersey and comfortable cotton. You can purchase a colorful ruffled number for the movies or snag one with a jeweled neckline for a night out. Halter necks and stripes are perfect for casual occasions. One shoulder styles and Grecian styles can be dressier. You can even find floral and bold graphic prints perfect for the office or going out for drinks. There are many options available for any circumstance.
Effortless Style
A maxi dress can be very easily styled. You can add many different touches to all the different styles. You can make an outfit work friendly with a fitted cardigan or add a chunky bangle for a bold look. Statement earrings go well with simple sleek numbers. You can choose to add bejeweled sandals or sky scraping heels. Just one or two stand out pieces can transform your outfit into something special.
Fits Any Budget
You may be worried about being able to fit one of these fabulous pieces into your budget. There are plenty of cheap maxi dresses out there. You can try one of any a number of budget online retailers to find a decent cheap maxi dress. Finding maxi dresses cheap and many choices is just a web search away. There are lots of cute cheap options available all you have to do is look, my favorite is the black maxi dresses.
Every wardrobe should include one of these dresses. There are so many reasons to purchase a style. They will flatter any shape and will appeal to almost any taste. This lengthy style will be sure to help you make your own fashion statement.


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This scene was a total fluke. I was down at the Island House in Key West for an event and met this sexy ass otter. I eye fucked him the whole weekend then finally had enough balls the last day to pursue him. It's my first scene so it's a little rough, but definitely lots of hot fucking, sucking, and shenanigans. We were both really tanked so my apologies for all the slurring and sloppiness, unless you're into that kind of thing. My favorite part was when he told me to take the condom off and keep fucking him raw dog.
Watch this video at Deviant Otter
DeviantOtter.com - is a site serves quite a few niches including amateur, scruffy, bareback, hardcore, and furry. The star of this site is Devin Totter who was one of the Maverickmen's first models (Fratboy Bradley). For the past year Devin has been making a name for himself on Twitter and Tumblr and has really built up his fan base with his amateur style filming and hairy/scruffy scene partners.


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If you need a pattern that works up really fast and gives you lots of visual texture, then you will LOVE this simple knit infinity scarf pattern from Brenna Ann! Using 25MM knitting needles, you will find this pattern works up in less than an hour. Plus, with the super chunky yarn, you will love having this wrapped around your neck on those super cold days!
I used this awesome speckled chunky yarn I picked up at JoAnn's and I really love the natural look it has.
I double the yarn so as to make the scarf more chunky and I really like how it turned out! As I have been sharing all week, Brenna's patterns are perfect for beginners! Her patterns are simple yet beautiful and most of them work up super fast! I have completed six of her designs so far and I am finishing up the last one which is a chunky knitted blanket. I chose a gorgeous Alpaca/Acrylic mix and I REALLY love it so far!
All week I have been featuring Brenna's patterns so if you want to check out those other posts, click any of the following links down below!
Tomorrow I am sharing a super simple yet gorgeous crochet infinity scarf and then on Saturday I will share with you the amazing Maple Blanket pattern! I created the blanket using a gorgeous Alpaca/Acrylic Mixture and I am so excited about making 2 others for my girls.
We are currently in the process of redoing our kid's rooms and I was wanting to add a lot of handmade decor so this blanket is DEFINITELY on the list!
To make this pattern yourself, please visit Brenna's Shop! She is having a HUGE New Year's sale right now and you don't want to miss out!
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The right for every woman to have a 'natural' birth has been recognized for many years, yet surgical interventions continue to rise and, paradoxically, complaints and the degree of litigation for disappointing labor outcomes escalate. Proactive Support of Labor enhances professional skills by providing the expertise for preventing long labors - the root-cause of traumatic birth experiences and the cesarean pandemic. Step-by-step, evidence-based guidance on expert care and support during labor is given. Emphasis is placed on pre-labor education, personal attention, and well-defined birth planning – including strict diagnoses and timely corrective measures in abnormal labor – and constant audit of all procedures and outcomes. Striking a new balance between natural birth and intervention, and invariably enhancing women's satisfaction with the childbirth experience, the fully updated revision of this groundbreaking work will be essential reading for obstetricians, midwives, nurses, and trainees. For peer and reader reviews of the first edition see: www.proactivesupportoflabor.com.A deeply researched analysis of the ills and challenges of current obstetrics and midwifery, debunking fallacies from the misapplication of EBM - an eye-opener for many birth professionals and pregnant womenAn in-depth reinterpretation of the basic biophysics dominating the natural process of birth - revaluates the basic science of parturition, reinstating real, evidence-based practiceA step-by-step exposition of all medical and non-medical components of a safe, simple, and high-quality childbirth system, supported by the best possible clinical evidence - introduces a safe, simple, and high quality birth-plan, universally applicable; promotes a spontaneous, safe and rewarding labor and delivery; and greatly improves women's satisfaction with the childbirth experience
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Titolo: Proactive Support of Labor - The Challenge of Normal Childbirth
Autori: Reuwer - Bruinse - Franx
Editore: Cambridge University Press
Volume: Unico
Edizione: II 2015
Lingua: Inglese
Finitura: Copertina flessibile
Misure: 18x24 cm
Pagine: 216
Peso: 0.5 kg


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It took husband and wife magic duo Steve Spill and Bozena Wrobel years of planning and hard work to materialize their dream of opening a live theater devoted strictly to magic performance. And since Magicopolis opened its doors to Santa Monica in 1998, the two have struggled to find enough time to run the business of a theater and also keep true to their primary roles, as performers.
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"Magic tricks are a vehicle of expression that are interpreted differently by individual magicians, just as musicians make their own unique arrangements of the same songs, he explains.
Magical theaters had their heyday during the vaudeville epoch and truly waned in popularity in the 1960s and '70s, according to Spill.
But Spill believes firmly that the experience of seeing magic performed live cannot be equaled, especially by modern media.
"With TV, everything can look magical, because of special effects. In person, it's a much more potent experience," he says.
The sparsness of magic theaters adds to the novelty of Magicopolis and distinguishes it from crowded entertainment markets such as nightclubs.
Spill's magical roots run in his family. His father managed the Magic Castle, a private club for magicians in Los Angeles. Steve would sneak in as a child, he says, and in the '60s, he made acquaintance with older vaudeville magicians and tried to pick up the tricks of the trade.
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The Age of Ultron slowed down everyone's productivity this week after it was leaked….oh wait I just got distracted again by that trailer…ok wait…alright I'm back…
one more time!
You may have noticed that the Willow Grove shop is running an awesome deal on Warhammer and 40K right now! Get blister packs, box sets and books all for 20% OFF for a limited time!!
Bee and Puppycat!
Old City will be hosting a Bee and Puppycat premiere on November 6th @ 7:30pm! Don't miss out! Hey when the people from Cartoon Hangover called us up and said "would you guys…" I cut them off and was like "SURE! What're we gonna do?!" So besides us being overly hyped about watching the new season from the get go they're also sending us gift packs/stuff! We love stuff!!! Keep your eyes peeled for more info!
Apparently Cartoon Hangover will also be doing a 24 Live Stream leading up to the beginning of the season!
Alright! Here's a few comics you should be checking out this week!
• Carnage is back in NYC and the city will never look at him the same way again!
• Something incredible has happened to the symbiote serial killer in AVENGERS & X-MEN: AXIS that will have Cletus and you reeling!
• I bet some people would love to get their hands on his DNA to clone him…
• Logan's old pals Deadpool and Steve Rogers are gonna make sure that doesn't happen.
Parental Advisory
• After Michael Collins, there was Henry Hayes
• A medic who travels to war zones to heal the wounded, he has no idea that when he's in the field, he's activated by a mysterious group and becomes the ultimate weapon of assassination and war: DEATHLOK
• From the writer of BLACK WIDOW and THE PUNISHER comes a new take on the iconic cyborg character making waves on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Rated T+
• In one universe, it wasn't Peter Parker bitten by the radioactive Spider, but Gwen Stacy!
• She's smart, charming and can lift a car– Just don't tell her Police Chief father!
• How is she involved in Spider-Verse? Seeds of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #9 are planted here!
(who doesn't love Rasputin!?! Ok well I guess Hellboy…but other than that)
In one night Rasputin was poisoned, beaten, stabbed, shot in the head, drowned, then tied up and thrown in a frozen river. It was really bad timing. His beard was just coming in nicely.
(the following list of comics reflects all the comics coming into both locations. If there's something on this list that's not in stock at your favorite BNW location do not hesitate to ask for us to order it for you!)
Adv Time Banana Guard Academy #4 (OF 6) Adventure Time #33 Aliens Fire And Stone #2 All New X-Men #33 Amazing Spider-Man #4 2nd Ptg Amazing Spider-Man #5 2nd Ptg Amazing Spider-Man #6 2nd Ptg And Then Emily Was Gone #4 (OF 5) Archer & Armstrong #25 Atomic Robo Knights Of Golden Circle #5 (OF 5) Axis Carnage #1 (OF 3) Axis Revolutions #1 (OF 4) Baltimore Wolf And The Apostle #1 (OF 2) Batman Eternal #30 Black Science #10 Bobs Burgers #3 Bunker #7 Capt Victory & Galactic Rangers #3 Captain Midnight #16 Cartoon Network Super Secret Crisis War #5 (OF 6) Conan The Avenger #7 Cutter #4 Dark Gods #1 Death Defying Dr Mirage #1 (OF 5) 2nd Ptg Death Of Wolverine Deadpool And Captain America #1 Death Of Wolverine Logan Legacy #3 (OF 7) Deathlok #1 Deep Gravity #4 (OF 4) Doctor Who 11th #4 Dredd Uprise #1 (OF 2) Earth 2 Worlds End #4 Edge Of Spider-Verse #2 (OF 5) 2nd Ptg Edge Of Spider-Verse #3 (OF 5) 2nd Ptg Elektra #7 Fantastic Four #12 God Is Dead #23 Godkiller Walk Among Us #1 Goon Occasion Of Revenge #3 (OF 4) Groo Vs Conan #4 (OF 4) Guardians Of Galaxy #20 Harbinger Omegas #3 (OF 3) Harley Quinn #5 2nd Ptg Harley Quinn Annual #1 Hawkeye Vs Deadpool #0 (OF 4) 2nd Ptg Heavy Metal #271 Inhuman #7 Justice League Dark Annual #2 Justice League United Annual #1 Knights Of The Dinner Table #214 Legendary Star Lord #1 3rd Ptg Lenore Volume Ii #11 Little Nemo Return To Slumberland #2 Low #4 Marvel 75th Anniversary Celebration #1 Marvel Universe Ultimate Spider-Man #31 Massive #28 Mega Man #42 Mind MGMT #27 Monsters From The Vault #33 New 52 Futures End #26 Nova #22 Pathfinder City Secrets #6 (OF 6) Phantom #1 (OF 6) Previews #314 November 2014 Marvel Previews November 2014 Extras Rachel Rising #29 Rasputin #1 Roche Limit #2 Saga #24 Savage Dragon #199 Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman #3 Sex #17 Shadow Midnight Moscow #5 (OF 6) Simpsons Comics Explosion #1 Sinestro #6 Sonic Boom #1 Sonic Universe #69 Southern Bastards #5 Sundowners #3 Swamp Thing Annual #3 Thanos A God Up There Listening #4 (OF 4) Thought Bubble Anthology 2014 #4 Thunderbolts #32 Transformers More Than Meets Eye #34 Tuki Save The Humans #2 Uber #19 Umbral #10 Vertigo Quarterly #1 Yellow Walking Dead Magazine #10 Px Ed War Stories #2 Wayward #3 Wolverine And X-Men #11 Wonder Woman #35
100 Bullets Tp Book 01 Blade Of The Immortal Tp Vol 30 Vigilance Chronicles Of King Conan Tp Vol 09 Blood Of Serpent Cowl Tp Vol 01 Principles Of Power DC Comics Zero Year Hc Green Lantern Tp Vol 04 Dark Days Halo 2014 Halo 2 Master Chief Af Cs Judge Gn Vol 05 Kingdom Hearts 358 / 2 Days Gn Vol 04 Miracleman Prem Hc Book 02 Red King Syndrome Neil Gaiman Hansel & Gretel Graphic Hc Original Sin Hc Preacher Tp Book 06 Savage Wolverine Tp Vol 02 Hands On Dead Body Sock Monkey Into Deep Woods Hc Stray Bullets Tp Vol 01 Innocence Of Nihilism Umineko When They Cry Gn Ep 4 #2 Alliance O/T Gold Uncanny X-Men Iron Man Nova Tp No End In Sight William Shakespeare Star Wars Trilogy Royal Box Set Wolverine And X-Men Tp Vol 01 Tomorrow Never Learn
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The year begins in darkness. Long nights, short days. We gather before the dawn–in the dark of human struggles and fears and loss. What lies ahead? What obstacles may block our way? Will we lose our way in the valley of the shadow of death? Night terrors haunt our days with division and distrust all around us. The nation is shouting. Brother against brother. Fathers and sons turning apart. Our country and even our world seem doomed to repeat another year of anger and hatred; another year of striving.
Advent is a season of waiting, looking, watching for the coming of the Lord, the coming of the Light. We watch and wait even as we walk an ancient path lit by songs of Gods' people from ages past and the Wisdom of God handed down in Scripture and story and prayer. Advent is hope calling out in the dark. It is the song the of the nightingale, waking us in the deep night of sleep and calling us to watch for the hope that is coming, will come, has come.
As I started writing these words, my wife asked me to come and help her plant some trees. We walked around the leaf-covered lawn, looking for potential sites. Thoughts of the Advent journey still soaked my mind as I starting digging a hole. After covering the plant in dirt, my wife knelt down and prayed a blessing. I watched hope in action. Preparing for the light of tomorrow in the simple act of planting today.
Advent might be like planting a garden in the dark. We expect a coming light that will awaken these seeds to life. Isaiah sings out to the exiled children of God,
O house of Jacob,
come, let us walk
in the light of the Lord. (2:5)
And his song still echoes. Let us heed the call and walk in hope. As we go, let us plant seeds of love and peace and healing and joy. We plant a seed and keep moving forward in hope. In each step, we watch and wait expectantly for the Sun of Righteousness to come with healing in His wings.
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by Gilli
Hi My daughter had a fall from approx 3 meters sustaining a stable T12 wedge and an undisplaced right calcaneus fracture this happened on 16th June 2012 we are due to go on a long car journey on 28th July (11 hours) can I please have your views as to whether this is going to be possible as I am concerned about her sitting for such a long time in a car seat is there any way that I can make it safe for her back.
Hello Gilli,
That's nasty. Frankly this is a question you should address to your doctor, but my gut feel is that it would not be wise. Not even three hours. Those are serious fractures, even if stable and undisplaced, and certainly won't have healed in six weeks.
Lying on the back seat of a car, or SUV is sometimes an option, if it's vital she travel, but my thoughts are that this is one summer holiday you should spend at home. Fractures result in bleeding, and any bleeding around the cauda equina is potentially very serious. (near T12) Does she have any tingling in the legs? Bladder and bowel movements normal?
Depending on the circumstances, I'd start a patient on "Maigne's syndrome exercises" in a few weeks but they need to be done under guidance of your doctor. At C-H, you can use the Search this site function. Too soon now.
In the early stages of injuries like these, it's an orthopaedic problem. In a couple of months, mobilising of these joints is vital to prevent immobilisation arthritis setting in, and that's the time to think of seeing a local experienced chiropractor.
I hope this has contributed.
Dr B
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Interesting challenges of the day
1. Mr S is a 76 year old man with neck pain of some 9 months duration. Luckily, most of the discomfort is upper cervical which is only rarely arthritic; his lower cervical spine is a degenerative mess that I've left alone. After seven treatments his pain and stiffness is 50 percent better, and he's happy in the circumstances. He can sleep through the night now and that makes a huge difference.
2. Mr P is 32 year old man with very severe lower back pain radiating to the big toe which is 30 percent numb. He had an episode three weeks ago, took anti inflammatories and was soon better as is typical of the medial disc herniation. But before it healed, after a trivia it came roaring back, much worse. The characteristic crossed sign was evident; sitting in a chair, straightening the right leg provoked severe left back pain and tingling in the leg. He's doing well.
3. Severe lower back pain is scary; just ask Mrs P. Just watching her get out of the car I she was in trouble; she had a slipped disc at L4 making her lean towards the opposite side; luckily she had no pain in the leg. Despite family pressure that this was far too severe for a chiropractor, she persevered. Within five days she was standing upright, and after two weeks almost painfree.
Despite a hectic job, she wisely took my advice and stayed home for what I call exercising bed rest.
4. Mr S has had lower back, groin and back of thigh and calf pain for fourth months.
He has a pincer deformity in the hip causing the stabs in the groin, and a degenerative facet causing the sciatica. Both are responding well to chiropractic and he's well pleased; sixty five percent better after three treatments.
5. Mr T is a wise man; he's taken a warning TIA seriously and has lost 15 pounds, and has at least as much again to lose. A change to a low starch diet and half hour daily walk has made the difference; but the walking is making his foot and back miserable. The expensive orthotic is hopeless; luckily his hips and back are fine, but he needs a simple heel lift.
6. I too have had serious lower back issues, luckily fixed by my own chiropractor; so I too have to do my exercises, take care when lifting supers full of honey, gardening and using the chainsaw. Regaining the function of your spine is just as important as the pain.
7. My own granddaughter, only 7 is hypermobile giving her pelvic, knee and ankle issues. Xrays show a mildly dysplastic hip. Years ago we would have called it growing pains. She too regularly needs chiropractic care and luckily responds well. Increased range of motion is more difficult than too stiff in my opinion. Our care is for kids too.
8. This 65 year old lady is a serious gardener; every day she is bending, lifting and digging for 2 to 3 hours a day. It regularly catches her in the sacroiliac joint, so she has a treatment once a month that sorts it out. She does her lower back exercises faithfully.
9. This 88 year old lady is an inspiration; every day she is busy in the community. With a nasty scoliosis she manages very well with a chiropractic adjustment every six weeks and exercises faithfully done.
10. Mr X is a 71 year old retired man who wants to continue with maintenance care every six to eight weeks; he had suffered from two years of lower back pain when he first came a year ago. He has no discomfort now after 8 chiropractic treatments, but is aware that danger lurks.
11. Mrs C has been having severe headaches, and taking a lot of analgesics. It's a non complicated upper cervical facet syndrome, and she's doing well.
12. Mr D is a 38 old year man with chronic shoulder pain after a rotator cuff tear playing cricket. It responded well to treatment, but he knows he must do his exercises every day; for two years he couldn't sleep on that shoulder.
13. Mr D, a 71 year old man, has a severe ache in the shoulder and midback since working above his head. Trapped nerve tests are negative but he has advanced degenerative joints of Luschka; after just two treatments he is 50 percent better. Can we reach 90?
And so the day goes; chiropractors shouldn't be treating the elderly most medical sites state but that's so much bunkum.
Have a problem that's not getting better? Looking for a different slant on your pain? Want to pose a question?
CLS writes:
Greetings, Dr B.
You helped me quite some time back with a soothing and professional response which turned out to be exactly correct. I now consult a local chiropractor. You write a superb newsletter, too.
Your own unresolved problem. Pose a question
Knowing that up to 70% of the time the correct diagnosis is made with no examination, no special tests, no xrays, but just from the history, there's a fair chance I can add some insight to your unresolved problem. But at least 30% of the time, I may be quite wrong! Give plenty of detail if you want a sensible reply.
You visited this chiropractic help site no doubt because you have a problem that is not resolving and want to know more about what chiropractors do.
The quickest and most interesting way is to read one of my ebooks of anecdotes. Described by a reader as gems, both funny and healthful, from the life and work of a chiropractor, you'll love them. Priced right at $2.99, though Kindle fiddles the price without telling me.


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Why did Macbeth make reference to the dogs in line 93-94 of scene 1?
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Macbeth is persuading the murderers he has enlisted to dispatch Banquo and Fleance. He uses the metaphor of dogs to explain that there maybe a label for one species, but within the category there are many different types and characters.-
hounds and greyhounds, mongrels, spaniels, curs,
Shoughs, waterrugs, and demi-wolves are clept
All by the name of dogs
He goes on to explain that each breed has its own skills and blessings which makes them unique-
The valued file
Distinguishes the swift, the slow, the subtle,
The housekeeper, the hunter, every one
According to the gift which bounteous nature
Hath in him closed,
Macbeth points out that it is unique qualities which exemplify a breed and which distinguishes them from others-
...whereby he does receive
Particular addition, from the bill
That writes them all alike
The implied dual meaning of 'breeding' and being 'distinguished' is Macbeth's subtle way of implying that the murderers will be better men for carrying out the deed. He tells the murderers that they will be elevated from the lowest of the social spectrum to revered subjects-
Now if you have a station in the file,
Not i' the worst rank of manhood, say it,
And I will put that business in your bosoms
Whose execution takes your enemy off,
Grapples you to the heart and love of us,


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This month Netflix has released some amazing new shows and we are reminiscing with some old revivals. Shows like Jessica Jones, Chelsea Handler, The Crown, Orange is the New Black, and of course, Gilmore Girls.
All strong female leads, empowering story lines, and inspiring characters.
If you could go back in time and inspire yourself to be stronger, think bigger, be more confident would you? What would you say to yourself? Would you encourage yourself to be bold like Chelsea Handler? Would you build a strong relationship in places you had missed out? Would you stand tall in the face of adversity where previously maybe you had not?
This month I am writing a letter to my younger self. It's timely as I've just taken on a new journey to wellness and it's not easy. It's so hard because I'm committed and I'm uncomfortable. But I'm doing it.
Dear Leighann:
At this young point in your life you have no idea why you have faced the challenges you have. You are bitter, angry, and confuse sarcasm with true humour. You hide behind your laughter in order to shield your true feelings and have difficulty seeing your true potential.
You have incredible reach. You will soon see that your voice, your writing, and your experiences will help people. You will connect with others who have gone through what you have (and will go through) and that you have purpose.
Your confidence will shine through your body language, your face, and they way you speak and you will find your niche. Dig inside of yourself, work on your passion, and never stop learning.
My advice for you: smile with your whole face, love with your whole heart, compliment truthfully, hug with all your might, and be grateful for what you have. Everyone stumbles upon challenges but it's how you face them that makes you a warrior.
I am proud of who you are. I am proud of who you become.
What would you say in a letter to your younger self? I encourage you to try.


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Let's Have Fun Building Your Website Together!
My name is Tim Gary, founder of MINDCUE, LLC, and I'd very much like to make the process of getting your website online easy and fun.
In looking at some of my favorite clients, I realized that I had included them in the entire site design/development process. We both had fun during its construction, and there was an attitude of "let's play with it" and see how each step comes out. This becomes a win-win situation with everyone more relaxed and creative through the process. It also has a tendency of removing surprises in the end result.
Check out the Website Creation and Design Packages, and see if one fits. If you have any questions at all just contact us via email or phone.
Some Background About Me
I love technology, even when I'm fighting it (I usually win). When I got started, I was 12, and the fastest modem would take almost a minute to display a page of text (or often print it).
In many ways, I'm a "Jack of all trades, master of
none some" - Put entirely more positively, I'm a Chameleon! Feed me a project or situation, and my experience allows me to quickly adapt. One day I can be a Web Designer, the next, a Computer Troubleshooter, or Internet Technology coach.
When building websites, I've used Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla, Xoops, CS-Cart, and a handful of other tools. If all that's meaningless to you, it basically means that I am flexible, and I do my best to fit the software/tool to the situation. My preference for simple sites is currently Wordpress, and for more complex ones, Drupal. This may change to 100% Drupal once version 7 is released.
Building websites is one thing, designing site graphics is another. I can build, or help you design a great website no matter how simple or complex. If I get to learn something new in the process, it's even better. However, I am not a *graphic designer*. That means, when it comes to building your brand, logo, and other misc images, you'll probably have to find someone else. What I can do is take images you provide and manipulate them in Photoshop to make them work within the site. If your needs are simple, I may be able to help if you already know exactly what you want.
I like to learn things, and put different pieces together. My 30+ years of computer experience allows me to quickly understand new and different technologies, and see how they can fit together. That may not sound like much, but in a world of one-trick-ponies, it can make a world of difference when putting the parts together to build a comprehensive whole.
Beginners welcome!
I particularly enjoy fielding questions from people who find technical web/computer things confusing. It can be quite difficult to get simple answers to questions via web searches. Would you like to spend hours searching for clues, and giving up in frustration, or tackling 10 times as many questions in a 45 minute phone call?
What's MINDCUE?
I like to help people put their ideas into action. In that frame, Mind=Ideas, and Cue=Action (like in the movies when they cue the next scene)
Technical things I love to do...
Problem Solving/Troubleshooting: More than anything else, I like to solve problems and "debug" stuff that isn't working quite right.
Discovering/choosing/finding solutions to specific website functionality requirements: This can be a very time consuming task, and many people dislike it. I don't. It's very much like troubleshooting something before it's put together. Will these pieces and parts all fit together to make a working whole? Sometimes trade-offs are required, but the vast majority of challenges can be solved.
Other interests:
Personal Growth: This comes along with liking to understand and learn new things.
Business: I'm always reading business books, and articles. Strategies, ideas, niches, etc. I find that it's much easier to work on other peoples' projects rather than my own. Not so good for me, but definiely good for you!
Marketing/Advertising/Sales: Goes along with business.
Music: I tend to lean towards Rock/Metal, though I also like Blues, Jazz, and a variety of seemingly random styles. Since moving from a condo to a house, I've had the opportunity to actually plug in a guitar or two, into my Marshall Amplifier and noodle around. Don't worry, I'm extremely considerate, and do so at a reasonable hour to not disturb the neighbors.
Even More Background
In November 1985, before I was even 20 years old, I was mentioned in one of the largest computer magazines available at the time. Byte Magazine. I'd written one of the very first BBS (Bulletin Board System) programs for computers at the time, and there was a two part article on building your own "turnkey" BBS. That program was written for a long extinct Operation system called CP/M (an 8-bit operating syste from before IBM came out with their 8/16-bit computers and MS-DOS was born). The BBS was sold under a handful of names, including Z-Msg (Via Echelon), FOG BBS (via The First Osborne users Group), and Metal Message System (this was my original name, tipping a hat to my musical tastes)
I've been the lead technical person in several health related start ups.


text: Updated notice on so-called cures (8 June 2016) We are concerned by stories about two dangerous products being peddled as 'cures' for autism and other disabilities and conditions: GcMAF, an unlicensed blood product Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS), a bleach banned for human consumption These products can be harmful – do not use them in any circumstances. There is no verified scientific evidence of any kind to support the claims made by those who promote and sell these products. Authorities, like the Medicine and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the Food Standards Authority, are investigating people selling these products. How many people are using these products? A handful of people have contacted us about these products, in the main to raise concern that they exist. We've also reached out to our volunteer-run branches to try to establish whether there is demand but received a very low response rate. We have supported journalists researching the sale and use of these products and we know that they too have struggled to find examples of people using the products. Thankfully, this suggests that very few people have considered using these products. However our charity is, of course, not in contact with every person on the autism spectrum or family member in the UK, so we can't be certain how many people may be considering using these products. We also know how difficult life can be for families who can't get support and how vulnerable they might be to claims from dubious individuals or companies. This is why it's so important that families have access to up-to-date and robust information about support, therapies and interventions and report any concerns they have. A 'cure' for autism? Autism is a lifelong condition. There is no 'cure' and the idea of aiming to 'cure' autism is often deeply upsetting for people on the autism spectrum and their families, who see autism as a part of themselves or their loved ones. Autism can present many challenges but there are many approaches and forms of support that can help autistic people to live full and happy lives, whether in employment, independent living or a care setting. We would advise anyone looking for support to seek out reliable information before making any decisions about approaches, from trained local professionals, NICE guidance or our own information. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) looks regularly at what the evidence says about interventions for autism. Its Quality Standard on autism explains which interventions and therapies are effective and rules out others. You can also find out what approaches we have found helpful during the 50-plus years we've been working with autistic people by reading our position statement. What can be done? It's important to do everything we can to make sure vulnerable autistic people and their families don't fall for claims made about dubious and/or dangerous autism treatments and 'cures'. Prevention Equip the public with accurate and evidence-based information about which support, strategies and interventions can help. Campaign and work with professionals to improve support for autistic people, preventing them from falling into crisis and feeling the need to turn to untested therapies and interventions. Vigilance and reporting Report the marketing and/or use of dangerous products targeted at autistic people. Alert the relevant authorities to dangerous products being marketed or sold so they can investigate and address their supply (see below for more information and contacts). We remain in contact with MHRA, who have advised people not to use GcMAF. They have recently confirmed to us that there is an ongoing investigation of GcMAF products. The MHRA also advise people not to buy MMS and they work with the Food Standards Agency who have issued warnings against using this product. Is there any legislation in place? We understand that some campaigners are calling for specific legislation to be introduced to stop the supply, marketing and use of dangerous therapies and interventions – often marketed as 'treatments' or even 'cures'. Our charity shares their concern and agrees that dangerous products should not be sold or distributed. We're always open to ideas on how to address this, and to adapting our approach (outlined above), but we do not believe that new legislation is the best solution at this time. There are existing safeguards in place There are existing legal and regulatory systems and authorities governing medicine licensing, food and trading standards that have the power to investigate and stop the sale of dangerous products. It is already illegal to administer a harmful or dangerous product to another individual and can be prosecuted within the criminal law. Given that there is legislation in place already on the sale of dangerous products, we believe the best and quickest way of stopping the sale of these products is to make sure autistic people and their families get the support they need and have access to accurate and robust information about what works. Concerns over efficacy of legislation There is very little evidence about the scale and nature of the problem, what any legislation would look like, how it would work and whether it would be successful. Without this evidence, it is not possible to make the case for legislation to any government. We are concerned that any legislation would be extremely difficult to formulate and enforce – not least because these products are available on the internet and, as far as we understand, are often sold as individual ingredients and only become illegal when put together. They also form a 'moving target' as charlatans and quacks find other products to sell. We're also concerned that legislation would not stop people desperate for any solution from seeking out products which are already unlicensed and sold through 'unofficial' channels. We believe the time, effort and money that would go into creating new legislation would be better and more effectively spent enforcing existing laws and systems. How we campaign There are hundreds of things which we would like change about policy and public attitudes to make life better for autistic people and family members. But, our campaign work is funded by donations, so we have to prioritise to make sure we make the most impact. Find out how we decide what to campaign about. What to do if you're concerned about a company or claim If you are concerned about the practice of an individual or company or the claims they're making in relation to autism and therapies and interventions, please contact the relevant authorities below. Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline: For concerns about a company or individual seller, their claims or practices. They can refer to Trading Standards to investigate. Advertising Standards Authority: For inaccurate or misleading claims made by a company or individual seller. Medicine and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA): For concern about a drug, medicine or medical product. Campaigners Emma Dalmayne and Fiona O'Leary are campaigning against these products, calling on governments to introduce new legislation. You can read more about their work at Autistic Rights Together.