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The Hope College Alumni Association will honor three alumni during the annual Alumni Banquet on Saturday, April 27.
The association will present Distinguished Alumni Awards to J. Scott Carpenter, a member of the Class of 1987 from Alexandria, Va., and Joel Schoon-Tanis, a member of the Class of 1989 from Holland. The association will present a Meritorious Service Award to Dr. James Boelkins, a member of the Class of 1966 from Jenison.
The annual Distinguished Alumni Awards are presented by the Alumni Association Board of Directors in recognition of the awardees' contributions across decades or even across a career to society and service to Hope. The award, inaugurated in 1970 and presented during the college's Alumni Banquet, is the highest honor that alumni can receive from the college's Alumni Association.
The Meritorious Service Award recognizes a person's contributions to Hope and its alumni through notable personal service and long-time involvement with the college. The award is presented to both alumni and friends of the college.
Carpenter is in his second year as deputy director with Google Ideas of Google Inc. Google Ideas is Google's think/do tank. Its mission is to explore how technology might enable people to confront threats in the face of conflict, instability and repression. His time with Google follows more than 25 years of service with an international focus in both the U.S. and abroad.
He graduated from Hope with majors in French, history and political science. He completed a master's degree in international economic and European studies, with distinction, in 1996 at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
He taught in Shanghai, China, during 1987 and 1988, and Eger, Hungary, during 1990 and 1991. He was subsequently a legislative assistant and deputy press secretary with Congressman Duncan Hunter from 1991 to 1992, and a legislative assistant with Congressman Rick Santorum from 1992 to 1994, and was an international trade specialist in the NAFTA Financial Services Section of the U.S. Department of Commerce during 1994 and 1995. He was with the International Republic Institute from 1995 to 2001, first as a resident program officer serving in Sofia, Bulgaria, Warsaw, Poland, and Istanbul, Turkey, and then as co-director of the Europe Regional Office in Bratislava, Slovakia.
He served with the U.S. Department of State as deputy assistant secretary of state in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor from 2001 to 2003, and as deputy assistant secretary of state in the Near East Affairs Bureau from 2004 to 2007. From March 2003 to July 2004 he was with the Coalition Provisional Authority in Baghdad, Iraq, serving first as deputy director and later as director of governance. In 2006, he was coordinator of the Broader Middle East and North Africa G-8 Initiative.
Upon leaving the State Department, Carpenter joined the Washington Institute for Near East Policy as the Keston Family Fellow, where he founded Project Fikra, which focuses on empowering Arab democrats in their struggle against extremism; he continues to serve as an Adjunct Fellow with the Institute. From 2008 to 2011, he was a faculty member in Leadership Development Education for Sustained Peace (LDESP) with the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterrey, Calif.
He has seen much of the world, having visited more than 90 countries, and has also witnessed many key moments in recent history. He lived and taught in China on the eve of the Tiananmen Square massacre; he took the Trans-Siberian railroad from Beijing to Vienna in the waning days of the Soviet Union; he and his wife, Susan, lived and taught in Hungary just after the fall of the Berlin Wall; he witnessed the 1994 Republican take-over of the House of Representatives and worked closely with the so-called Gang of Seven to implement lasting rule changes; he supervised the first-ever presidential primary in the world outside the U.S., which took place in Bulgaria; he was present when much of the former Warsaw Pact entered NATO and helped the Serbian opposition oust then-President Slobodan Milosevic; he participated in 11 international election observations, including the 2009 presidential elections in Afghanistan; he was one of the first civilians to land in Baghdad after the fall of the city, and was one of just two American civilians to interview Saddam Hussein on the day he was captured in December 2003; and helped design and implement U.S. policy that sought to avoid revolution in the Arab World by promoting evolutionary change.
He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Awards he has received include the Department of Defense Distinguished Public Service Award, one of the highest awards given to a civilian; and two Superior Honor Awards and three Meritorious Honor Awards from the U.S. Department of State.
Carpenter's community involvement includes serving as an active member of St. Johns Lutheran Church. He has also been active in the Boy Scouts of America, recently completing three years as Scoutmaster for Troop 1107.
His involvement in the life of the college through the years has included serving as a keynote speaker in conjunction with the dedication of the Martha Miller Center for Global Communication in October 2006. He was featured in alumni profiles in the college's alumni magazine, "News from Hope College," in December 2005 and in the college's 2006-07 "Catalog," and his work in Bulgaria, conducted with Hope classmate Phil Tanis, was featured in "News from Hope College" in February 1998.
Carpenter's wife, Susan, is a member of the college's Class of 1988. They have two sons, Alexander, who is a Hope freshman; and Ethan.
Schoon-Tanis is an artist whose creativity has found expression—and has earned acclaim—in multiple media, including painting, children's books, television and music.
He graduated from Hope in 1989 with a studio art major. His activities as a student included the band "The Voice," which is now retired but has played for a few Homecoming reunions.
His painting explores God's creation and stories from a whimsical, child-like perspective. He has shown his paintings around the United States—from Michigan, to Florida, to Colorado, to Washington, D.C.—as well as abroad, doing an art show in Nairobi, Kenya, to raise money for the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife. His murals can be found in many schools, children's hospitals and churches, and include murals in the Dominican Republic, Kenya and Zambia.
As an illustrator, Schoon-Tanis has contributed to more than half a dozen books for children. Most notably, he illustrated the "New International Reader's Version Kid's Study Bible" for Zondervan. He won the "Moonbeam Children's Book Award" for his book "Swing!" His latest book is "The One, The Only Magnificent Me!" through Mackinac Island Press.
He was the creator and writer of "Come On Over!," a children's television program that won two National Telly awards and 13 regional Emmy awards, including three for him: one for acting, one for music and one as producer. "Come On Over!" was filmed at Hope during three summers and one Christmas break between 2006 and 2008, and involved students as well as members of the faculty and staff as cast and crew. The program's guest stars included Jars of Clay, Fred Willard ("Everybody Loves Raymond," "Best in Show"), Ruth Buzzi ("Laugh In," "Sesame Street"), Luis Avalos ("Electric Company"), Vicki Lewis ("Newsradio," "Finding Nemo") and Jason Hanson (kicker for the Detroit Lions).
Schoon-Tanis has been actively involved in the life of the college in numerous ways since graduation, beyond "The Voice's" Homecoming appearances and his development of "Come On Over!" and the opportunities that the program provided for students. He served on the planning committee for the college's biennial Veritas Forum multiple times, and has also been a participant in panels during the event. He accompanied six Hope spring break mission/immersion trips to the Dominican Republic, and also worked with the late Mary DeYoung of the mathematics faculty to take six students to Kenya. He has spoken to multiple First-Year Seminar groups, was a mentor in the religion minor program and trained Hope students to be Young Life leaders. He was featured in an alumni profile in "News from Hope College" in February 1994, and was highlighted in the December 2012 issue as one of five artists selected to pain murals for Holland's South Shore Village neighborhood.
Among other community involvement, he volunteered with Young Life for 17 years. He also often speaks to schools and at churches about illustration and the creative process. In addition, he is an active member of Third Reformed Church, where he has served in many ways, from deacon, to youth leader, to mission trip leader, to vocalist.
He and his wife, Kathy Schoon-Tanis, who is a member of the college's Class of 1995, have two children at home: Harper, age four; and Beatrix, born in December.
Boelkins was provost and a professor of biology at Hope from 2002 until retiring in 2010. He worked in higher education administration for 39 years, including 25 years as the chief academic officer at Hope and other institutions.
He valued the opportunity to play a role in strengthening the mission of the college: "to educate students for lives of leadership and service in a global society through academic and co-curricular programs of recognized excellence in the liberal arts and in the context of the historic Christian faith."
Among Boelkins's significant contributions as provost were the recruitment of more than 80 outstanding faculty, supporting the excellent teaching and scholarship by faculty, supporting the mission of Hope, participating in the design of new and renovated academic facilities, the restoration of the Skinner organ in Dimnent Memorial Chapel and development of the Center for Faithful Leadership. He has emphasized building even closer ties between the academic, campus ministries and student life programs to create a more holistic experience for students. His involvement in the life of the college included serving as a faculty mentor for an ASI Student Consulting team, developed through the Center for Faithful Leadership, on a project for the Holland Rescue Mission.
The college's students presented him with a special award in recognition of his service to Hope during Homecoming in October 2009, and he received an honorary degree from Hope in May 2010. In February of this year, he received the Center for Faithful Leadership's "Leader-in-Residence Award" in recognition of his involvement in the center as a mentor to students in the years since he retired.
He has been active in professional associations and local organizations. As provost, he chaired the Great Lakes Colleges Association Deans' Council. His on-going community service includes serving on the Van Andel Education Institute Advisory Council and chairing the Board of Directors of Wedgwood Christian Services, and being active in his church. In addition, he has also been serving Hope as executive secretary for the college's Presidential Search Committee.
Prior to becoming provost at Hope in 2002, Boelkins had served as vice provost of Grand Valley State University's Pew Campus in Grand Rapids for two years. He was previously with Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa., for 15 years, first as vice president for academic affairs and then, starting in 1992, as provost.
From 1972 to 1975, and from 1977 to 1985, he was a member of the faculty of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Grand Forks, where he chaired and developed a new department of pharmacology. He received a variety of awards at the university, including recognition in both 1978 and 1983 as the Outstanding Basic Science Teacher, and the 1985 B.C. Gamble Distinguished Service Award for outstanding teaching and loyal service.
From 1975 to 1977, Boelkins was a member of the pharmacology faculty at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He was also a postdoctoral fellow at The Pennsylvania State University during 1971-72.
In addition to his B.A. from Hope, Boelkins holds an M.S. from the University of North Dakota and a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri. He and his wife, Barbara, who is a member of the college's Class of 1968, have three grown children, Matthew, Jonathan and Melissa.


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Breastfeeding Education Class Albany 2019
Australian Breastfeeding Association WA Branch
Saturday, 8 June 2019 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (AWST)
Event Details
**Important information**
Our classes are an extra service offered by local groups and are exclusive to Australian Breastfeeding Association members. The cost of the class is $20 plus booking fee for ABA members.
***You will need to be an ABA member to book a class so please join before booking. Membership is $70 for 12 months***
Designed for new and expectant parents, this comprehensive workshop-style session aims to expand upon the knowledge gained at antenatal classes, covering the basic information you will need to successfully breastfeed your new baby.
Our sessions are conducted by qualified Australian Breastfeeding Association counsellors and community educators.
Topics covered include:
How breastfeeding works and how breastmilk is made
How to breastfeed a new baby
What to expect from a new baby
Adjusting to parenthood, the effect of a new baby on the parent's relationship
The role of the fathers/partners in breastfeeding
More about the Australian Breastfeeding Association
Frequently asked questions:
At what stage of my pregnancy should I attend a class?
Please consider a class during your second trimester - ie between weeks 13 and 24. This is to allow for the mother's comfort and babies who arrive early. Of course, we are also happy to accommodate those further along than this!
Should my partner come too?
Absolutely! They might not be doing the breastfeeding, but can be your major support and it really helps for them to learn everything with you. If your partner is not able to attend, you can bring along a friend or other support person if you wish.
I am having twins! Do you have a special class for me?
You are welcome at our regular classes where your special needs can be briefly addressed.
My baby is due in the next few weeks. The class I want says it is fully booked! HELP!
Please book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited and classes fill up quickly. We are generally not able to take extra people and do not hold waiting lists for fully booked classes. However, your local group of the Australian Breastfeeding Association may have upcoming meetings you can attend before your baby is due, or there may be another class nearby..
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GOP lawmakers split on whether US should cut aid to Egypt over military takeover, violence
WASHINGTON – Republican lawmakers are split over whether the U.S. should cut off aid to Egypt amid spiraling violence.
Sen. John McCain of Arizona renewed his call Sunday to curtail aid as the Egyptian military continues to crack down on protestors seeking the return of ousted President Mohammed Morsi.
"For us to sit by and watch this happen is a violation of everything that we stood for," said the senior Republican on the Armed Services Committee. "We're not sticking with our values."
Rep. Pete King, R-N.Y., however, said cutting off aid could reduce U.S. influence over Egypt's interim government, which controls access to strategic resources, including the Suez Canal.
"I'm reluctant to cut off aid," said King, who chairs the House panel on Counterterroism and Intelligence.
The split illustrates the difficult choices facing the Obama administration in Egypt, where crackdowns last week left more than 600 people dead and thousands more injured.
President Barack Obama has denounced the violence, canceled joint military exercises scheduled for September and delayed the delivery of four F-16 fighter jets. But the White House has refused to declare Morsi's removal a coup — a step that would require Obama to suspend $1.3 billion in annual military aid. The president insists that the U.S. stands with Egyptians seeking a democratic government. But he says America cannot determine Egypt's future.
King said there are no good choices in Egypt. Morsi, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, was democratically elected. But, King said, the group has not demonstrated a commitment to democracy.
The military ousted Morsi July 3 after millions of Egyptians took to the streets to demand he step down, accusing him of giving the Brotherhood undue influence and failing to implement vital reforms or bolster the ailing economy.
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said U.S. aid to Egypt was more likely to "buy a chateau in Paris" for an Egyptian military leader than "bread in Cairo" for the poor.
"I don't think we're buying any friendship with the Egyptian people," Paul said, especially when people see tanks supplied by the U.S. to the Egyptian military on the streets of Cairo.
"We are not winning the hearts and minds of the Egyptian people," said Paul, a member of the House Foreign Relations Committee. "The aid has to end."
Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., had resisted calls to cut off aid. But on Sunday, he switched positions.
"I think we need to look at the tiers of our aid," said Corker, top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. "Let's face it, most of the aid has gone out the door this year."
Corker said he expects Congress to debate next year's aid this fall, after lawmakers return from their summer recess.
"Look, I condemn what's happened with the military, but I also condemn what in essence was a political coup by the Muslim Brotherhood," Corker said. "And we need to move this debate along and this fall hopefully, again, focus on what is our national interests. And there still are things within Egypt that are very much in our national interest. And we need to keep the lines of communication open."
McCain spoke on CNN's "State of the Union," King and Paul made their comments on "Fox News Sunday," and Corker appeared on ABC's "This Week."


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From Strategy to Reality: What We Need to Know to Make the NHAS Work
Spring 2011
The White House released the first National HIV/AIDS Strategy in July 2010 to provide "a concise plan that will identify a set of priorities and strategic action steps tied to measurable outcomes." Accompanying the Strategy is a Federal Implementation Plan that outlines the steps to be taken by Federal agencies.
Both the Strategy and the Plan recognize that new research activities will be needed to advance HIV prevention, treatment, and care. For example, "the Strategy cannot succeed without continued and sustained progress in biomedical and behavioral research ... current approaches to preventing HIV must be coupled with research on new and innovative prevention methods that can have a long-term impact." But neither document provides an overview of the main research challenges.
Early Testing
Existing evidence suggests that a voluntary "test and treat" approach could dramatically reduce new HIV cases within a decade. Some think it could even halt the pandemic. But before this approach can begin, it will be necessary to carry out research to study its feasibility, effectiveness, benefits to individuals vs. benefits to society, and cost-effectiveness.
The CDC estimates that over 200,000 people in the U.S. have HIV but are unaware of it. The percentage of those who don't know is higher in certain groups, such as young men of color who have sex with men (MSM). CDC guidelines from 2006 call for screening all patients for HIV, unless the rate of HIV infection in their risk group is extremely low. People in high-risk groups, such as MSM, injection drug users, sex workers, partners of people with HIV, and heterosexuals with more than one partner, should be screened at least once a year, as should people being treated for TB or sexually transmitted infections.
Knowing your HIV status provides significant individual and social benefits, and also helps to advance the goals of the Strategy. Early detection allows people to begin treatment at the best time. People who know they have HIV are much less likely to have unprotected sex. And those who are on treatment are also less infectious. Treatment also has an impact on reducing "community viral load" (the average viral load of people living in a certain area).
Social marketing campaigns in Washington, DC, and the Bronx are highlighting the importance of getting tested. In Washington, the number of publicly funded HIV tests increased from 19,766 in 2004 to 72,866 in 2008, and there was a 17% increase in the number of HIV diagnoses reported from 2004 to 2007. Between 2004 and 2008, there was also a significant increase in the length of time people took to progress to AIDS and a significant improvement in the time between diagnosis and entry into care.
But reaching much larger numbers of people will require a greater "routinization" of testing. This means the HIV test must be automatically offered in a variety of medical settings -- doctors' offices, clinics, emergency rooms, etc. Early evidence suggests that more extensive routine screening programs are likely to be cost effective only when focused on groups with a higher risk of HIV. For example, one large study of routine testing in six health centers in the South offered HIV tests to 16,291 adults. Over 11,300 agreed to be tested, but only 17 tested positive. That may not be the best use of precious HIV dollars.
Given current budget limitations, the Strategy must be mindful of costs. Research is needed to determine when and where routine testing should be done. One early finding in San Francisco found that a high percentage of people who received an HIV diagnosis late in their disease did so in emergency rooms. This reveals a lost opportunity for early diagnosis. Important research topics include how to develop protocols for routine HIV testing in different settings, and studying how the offer of HIV testing is affected by what condition brought the patient there, language barriers, or even time of day.
To achieve the Strategy's goals, research is needed on how to identify more people earlier in their infection. Community mobilization and outreach strategies could be promising ways to increase the frequency of testing. These could include text messaging and incentives (like bus fares or snacks) for regular screening, and making testing more of a norm within communities. Although a great deal is already known about community mobilization, more research is needed on community preparedness, the involvement of community leaders, linkage to other community goals, and outreach strategies like testing at events.
Promising approaches to diagnose HIV-positive people earlier include improved testing technologies, awareness campaigns for providers and for people at risk, and counseling protocols for use when people test positive. One study at the University of California, San Francisco followed a high-risk, mostly homeless group of drug users and found that more frequent testing (every three or six months) was more acceptable than testing based on symptoms. It also found that it's best to bundle HIV testing into other services, make the process quick and convenient, and offer incentives. This could help to advance the Strategy's second goal of increasing access to care and improving the health outcomes of people with HIV.
Linking to Care
HIV infection is a lifelong disease, and testing is only the first step of a long relationship between patients and providers. It requires regular check-ups and management of treatment regimens. "Treatment engagement" is defined as the patient seeing the provider at least once in a six-month period. Using this definition, one study found that those who were highly engaged had an average viral load below 17,000, while those not engaged had an average over 28,000.
Previous guidelines recommended HIV treatment for people with CD4 counts below 350, but that number has now been revised upward to 500. Some providers and public health experts recommend treatment for all people with HIV, regardless of CD4 count, for improved health outcomes and public health. Mathematical modeling suggests that more widespread treatment could result in many fewer infections. This would greatly assist in advancing the goals of the Strategy.
But linkage to care and retention in care are distinct processes. Engagement in care is vital for HIV treatment success, especially for members of groups with a high rate of HIV infection. Additional services, such as mental health and substance abuse care, play a crucial role in engagement and retention. Research has shown that missed visits in the first year of care are associated with increased mortality, but there have been no controlled trials or even a consistent definition of retention. Is it measured as one visit in three months or in six months? Data are also not linked to the content of the visit, making it difficult to assess the reasons people don't return for follow-up.
There are few studies on linkage and retention in care. One study sponsored by the CDC, however, found that five case management sessions resulted in increased linkage to care. At six months, 78% of those receiving the intervention kept an HIV provider appointment, compared with 60% of those who did not receive the intervention. At 12 months, 64% who were in the intervention arm kept an HIV provider appointment versus 49% of those who were not. Additional research in this area is needed.
Another major obstacle to retention in care is medication adherence. Research shows that adherence approaches should include practical tools like pill boxes, alarms, calendars, etc. We should also address complex barriers like stigma, access to care, cultural beliefs, economic problems, and depression. Further research is needed in all of these areas, as well as on the impact of various approaches, such as cognitive, behavioral, and social support; contingency management; home visits, and directly observed therapy.
There is also a need for mental health and substance abuse care for people with HIV. Short computer-based screening in waiting rooms could be combined with risk assessment, and more innovative use of electronic medical records could also offer benefits. This is yet another area where more research is needed.
As President Obama noted in the opening statement of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, "researchers have produced a wealth of information about the disease, including a number of critical tools and interventions to diagnose, prevent, and treat HIV." With solid evidence based on rigorous research, the National HIV/AIDS Strategy finally provides an opportunity to get ahead of the epidemic. But that will only be possible with more evidence and further research, to build on prior successes.
Stephen Morin is director of the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies at UCSF. Raymond Smith and Robert Remien are research scientists at the HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, NYS Psychiatric Institute, and Columbia University.
This article was provided by ACRIA and GMHC. It is a part of the publication Achieve. Visit ACRIA's website and GMHC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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- 1 JavaScript Development Tools
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Description
- 1.3 Features
- 1.4 Design
- 1.5 Development
JavaScript Development Tools
JSDT is included with WTP 3.0 and above.
The JavaScript Development Tools (JSDT) is a JavaScript IDE for Eclipse based on the Java Development Toolkit (JDT). It is our goal to make JSDT the most accurate JavaScript IDE while still keeping it very fast. Since JSDT's foundation is in the JDT, many of the rich editing features of the JDT carry over, as well as its facilities for smart error detection and correction, detailed flow analysis, pluggable content completion, and its flexible AST for use by plug-in developers. The end result is a fast, feature-packed JavaScript IDE and extensible framework that's well suited for AJAX and other JavaScript development needs.
JSDT is part of the Web Tools Platform Source Editing subproject.
With the advent of Web 2.0, JavaScript have become central in the creation of a richer user experience on the Web. Its use has shifted from the creation of simple functions and events handlers to the creation of complex Web Application frameworks. Such complexity made it crucial that a more sophisticated set of tools become available on Eclipse.
JSDT's goal is to develop an IDE for JavaScript applications, with full support for editing, search, and refactoring. The functionality of the JavaScript Development Tools is heavily based on the functionality of the Java Development Tools, but since JavaScript is not a fully typed or class-based language, it is not possible to provide 100% of the JDT functionality. JSDT is extensible in that it can be (is) plugged into the HTML and JSP editors within WTP as well as being architected with pluggable type inference and completion proposals in mind. The inference engine is used to determine type and class structures from the JavaScript code, enabling as much of the JDT equivalent functionality as possible, while still allowing adopters to contribute to the process for atypical or extended scenarios.
Pure JavaScript Source
- Syntax Highlighting
- Folding / Line Numbers
- Full Outlining showing Classes, Functions and Fields
- Highlight and check of matching bracket / parenthesis
- Auto-complete of brackets, parentheses and indentation
- Marking of Occurrences
- Comment Toggling (both line and block)
- Generation of element JSDoc
- Smart Code Completion based on a real-time JavaScript Model
- Hover Help that displays element declaration with JSDoc or Error message
- Configurable Error/Warning checking including full language syntax and type/class structure resolution
- Flow analysis showing unreachable code, unused variables and variable hiding.
- Quick-fixes for unresolved fields and types.
- Surround with for do, for, try/catch, and while constructs
- Completion Templates
- Extract Function/Change function signature
- Indentation Correction
- Open Declaration
- Open Type Hierarchy
- Open Call Hierarchy
- Extensible and customizable Code Formatting
- Full Search
- Refactor/Rename/Move
- Support for Breakpoint marker display if a debugger is present (see ATF)
- Browswer libraries with JsDoc for FireFox, Internet Explorer and ECMA 3
- Support for user defined libraries using JsDoc + Javascript prototype structure definitions
- Full extension support for Library UI and core
- Library Image Support
- Breakpoint and ATF Project Support for easy AJAX Integration and debug
HTML/JSP Embedded JavaScript
- Syntax Highlighting
- Folding / Line Numbers
- Full Outlining showing Classes, Functions and Fields
- Highlight and check of matching bracket / parenthesis
- Auto-complete of brackets, parenthesies and indentation
- Mark Occurrence
- Generate Element JsDoc (From outline)
- Smart Code Completion based on real-time Javascript Model
- Hover Help that display element declaration and JsDoc or Error message
- Configurable Error/Warning checking includes full language syntax and type/class structure resolution
- Flow analysis shows unreachable code, unused variables and variable hiding.
- Completion Templates
- Indentation Correction
- Open Declaration (From outline)
- Open Type Hierarchy (From outline)
- Open Call Hierarchy (From outline)
- Extensibly customizable Code Formating
- Full Search
- Breakpoint Support
- Browswer libraries with JsDoc for FireFox, Internet Explorer and ECMA 3
- Support for user defined libraries using JsDoc + Javascript prototype structure definitions
- Full extension support for Library UI and core
- Library Image Support
- Breakpoint and ATF Project Support for easy AJAX Integration and debug
The JavaScript Development Tools design would use the JDT design with the necessary adjustments made for JavaScript.
As far as the JavaScript Development Tools design is concerned, the major differences between Java and JavaScript are:
- Javascript has no explicit typing support, whereas in Java everything is typed, and incorporates argument types in function signatures.
- At the top level, a JavaScript file can contain any program statement, whereas a Java file only contains a Class.
- JavaScript has no classpath/jar file concept
Other areas where the java/JavaScript differences will necessitate changes:
- syntax differences - parse definitions
- additional program elements with no correspondence in Java
- object literals
- for (var in collection)
Inferred Types
In order for some JDT-based functionality (such as code completion) to work correctly, class type information needs to be available. This information is not available in JavaScript, but it can be inferred in many cases. A type inferring framework has been put in place to support this functionality, examining the JavaScript Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) and generating "virtual" class information. Type inferring is extensible, so the unique conventions among various JavaScript Toolkits (e.g. Dojo, jQuery, Prototype, etc.) can be handled, although through WTP 3.1 it has remained provisional. Inferred types may participate in refactoring, but their visibility within the UI is still being discussed.
JavaScript file handling
Java files have a very top down structure, where files only contain classes, which only contain fields, methods, and inner classes, and program statements only contained within methods. Because of this, some JDT functionality will not work for JavaScript, because a program statement can be directly at the top of a JavaScript file. The relevant JDT code is still undergoing refactorings to support these scenarios.
Variable/function resolution
In Java, everything is resolvable because of the classpath, package structure, and import statements. This has no correspondence in JavaScript, where functions themselves may also be resolvable as types.
The JSDT mimics the JDT Java Build Path and classpath container mechanisms to offer JavaScript library support. JSDT libraries are collections of JavaScript source files that have prototyped object/class definitions and JSDoc. The inference engine then models these libraries and places each object/field/function in the projects Global Scope, making them available to every JavaScript file in the project. Because the library contents are not directly executed by JSDT, it isn't necessary for them to contain the complete implementation of those objects. In fact, the standard JavaScript runtime is itself presented as a source file containing stubs for the specification's contents. Bindings for nonstandard and future runtimes are similarly easy to create and use.
Libraries aren't limited to browser objects. AJAX runtimes can fit nicely into libraries, as would a website's standard set of utility functions. Really the possibilities are limitless. And the library mechanism is extremely easy to expand both by the end-user or through extension points.
Functionality mapping
This table shows how the JDT functionality corresponds to the JavaScript functionality. It does not include anything where there is a direct one to one correspondence.
|JDT function
|JSDT function
|Build path
|Libraries + Global Scope (frequently referred to as an "Include Path")
|JDK level (1.4 vs 1.5)
|ECMA script level 3 vs 4 (v.3 supported now, v.4 will not be implemented as the specification was not abandoned)
|Validation & flow analysis
Extension Points
The JSDT functionality is embeddable. This means, for instance, that the JavaScript editing capabilities is embeddable within HTML and JSP Editors, both within script tags, and script attribute values. The JSDT is flexible so script support in other languages is possible using translator interfaces being planned for WTP 3.1.
The following JSDT extension points are supported :
- Global Scope variable initializer
- Global Scope container initializer core
- Code formatter
- Validation participant
Currently the JSDT is represented in an AST.
The following jsdt.ui extension points will be supported :
- Global Scope container initializer ui (Wizzard, content assist images and type/text naming)
- javascript element filter
- javaScriptEditorTextHovers
- jsdocCompletionProcessor
- quickFixProcessors
- quickAssistProcessors
- foldingStructureProviders
- queryParticipants
- javaScriptCompletionProposalComputer
- javaScriptCompletionProposalSorters
Contributing to JSDT
The JSDT is driven by a very small development group with limited resources. ANY serious developers or contributors will be enthusiastically welcomed. For more information follow the standard Eclipse process for becoming a project committer (see New Committer Election). For more information contact Nitin Dahyabhai or Christopher Jaun
Developing JSDT
JSDT Functional Testing
Reporting Bugs
Report bugs through Eclipse Bugzilla under Webtools catagory, Source Editing product, component wst.jsdt.
Here is a list of open JSDT bugs. We're working through them as fast as we can!


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Hope College has been ranked No. 64th nationally in Division III Collegiate Power Rankings done by the National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA). There are 449 Division III institutions.
The NCSA is a resource that matches high school athletes with collegiate athletic programs, ranking schools based on strength of academics, athletics and graduation rates.
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This fact sheet is for clinicians. If you are a patient, we strongly advise that you consult with your physician to interpret the information provided as it may apply to you. Information on prenatal radiation exposure for members of the public can be found at http://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/prenatal.asp
Most radiation exposure events will not expose the fetus to levels likely to cause health effects. This is true for radiation exposure from most diagnostic medical exams as well as from occupational radiation exposures that fall within regulatory limits. However, instances may arise where an expectant mother and her physician should have some concern. This brochure provides physicians with background information about prenatal radiation exposure as an aid in counseling these patients.
Because the human embryo or fetus is protected in the uterus, a radiation dose to a fetus tends to be lower than the dose to its mother for most radiation exposure events. However, the human embryo and fetus are particularly sensitive to ionizing radiation, and the health consequences of exposure can be severe, even at radiation doses too low to immediately affect the mother. Such consequences can include growth retardation, malformations, impaired brain function, and cancer.
It is important to understand that the purpose of the brochure is only to provide technical background information to the clinician. Although discussions between healthcare provider and patient about prenatal radiation exposure may begin with risk or balancing risk and benefit, the counseling generally includes identifying all influences that could increase the likelihood of adverse maternal and fetal health outcomes. How to best communicate with the expectant mother about any type of risk depends upon many factors. First consideration is the educational background of the patient and linguistic and cultural barriers. But generally one must also take into account the level of stress in the expectant mother and other potential psychological influences.
In summary, the CDC recognizes that providing information and advice to expectant mothers falls into the broader context of preventive healthcare counseling during prenatal care. In this setting, the purpose of the communication is always to promote health and long-term quality of life for the mother and child.
Estimating the Radiation Dose to the Embryo or Fetus
Because fetal sensitivity to radiation exposure depends largely on the radiation dose to the fetus, the dose needs to be estimated before potential health effects can be assessed.
Estimating the radiation dose to the fetus requires consideration of all sources external and internal to the mother's body. For this document, the fetal radiation dose from sources external to the mother's body can be estimated by determining the dose to the mother's abdomen. Estimating the dose from sources internal to the mother's body is more complex.
If a pregnant woman ingests or inhales a radioactive substance that subsequently is absorbed in her bloodstream (or enters her bloodstream through a contaminated wound), the radioactive substance may pass through the placenta to the fetus. Even though for some substances the placenta acts as a barrier to the fetal blood, most substances that reach the mother's blood can be detected in the fetus' blood, with concentrations that depend on the specific substance and the stage of fetal development. A few substances needed for fetal growth and development (such as iodine) can concentrate more in the fetus than in corresponding maternal tissue. In addition, radioactive substances that may concentrate in the maternal tissues surrounding the uterus including the mother's urinary bladder can irradiate the fetus. For substances that can localize in specific organs and tissues in the fetus, such as iodine-131 or iodine-123 in the thyroid, iron-59 in the liver, gallium-67 in the spleen, and strontium-90 and yttrium-90 in the skeleton, consideration of the dose to specific fetal organs may be prudent.
Physicians should consult with experts in radiation dosimetry about fetal dose estimation
Hospital medical physicists and health physicists are good resources for expertise in radiation dose estimation. The National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) Report No. 128, "Radionuclide Exposure of the Embryo/Fetus," provides detailed information for assessing fetal doses from internal uptakes. Fetal dose estimations from medical exposures to pregnant women can be found in "Publication 84: Pregnancy and Medical Radiation" from the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP). In addition, the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc. (CRCPD) maintains a list of state Radiation Control/Radiation Protection contact informationExternal and the Health Physics Society (HPS) maintains of list of active certified Health PhysicistsExternal . Physicians should contact these organizations for assistance in estimating fetal radiation dose.
Once the fetal radiation dose is estimated, the potential health effects can be assessed. The possible effects associated with prenatal radiation exposure include immediate effects (such as fetal death or malformations) or increased risk for cancer later in life.
Potential Health Effects of Prenatal Radiation Exposure (Other Than Cancer)
The potential noncancer health risks of concern are summarized in Table 1. This table is intended only to help physicians advise pregnant women who may have been exposed to radiation, not as a definitive recommendation. The indicated doses and times post conception, or gestational age, are approximations.
Acute Radiation
|Time Post Conception
(up to 2 wks)
(2 –7 wks)
|(8–15 wks)
|(16 –25 wks)
|(26 –38 wks)
|< 0.05 Gy (5 rads)†
|Noncancer health effects NOT detectable
|0.05–0.50 Gy (5–50 rads)
|Incidence of failure to implant may increase slightly, but surviving embryos will probably have no significant (noncancer) health effects
|• Incidence of major malformations may increase slightly
• Growth retardation possible
|• Growth retardation possible
• Reduction in IQ possible (up to 15 points, depending on dose)
• Incidence of severe mental retardation up to 20%, depending on dose
|Noncancer health
effects unlikely
|> 0.50 Gy (50 rads) The expectant mother may be experiencing acute radiation syndrome in this range, depending on her whole-body dose.
|Incidence of failure to implant will likely be large,‡ depending on dose, but surviving embryos will probably have no significant (noncancer) health effects
|• Incidence of miscarriage may increase, depending on dose
• Substantial risk of major malformations such as neurological and motor deficiencies
• Growth retardation likely
|• Incidence of miscarriage probably will increase, depending on dose
• Growth retardation likely
• Reduction in IQ possible (> 15 points, depending on dose)
• Incidence of severe mental retardation > 20%, depending on dose
• Incidence of major malformations will probably increase
|• Incidence of miscarriage may increase, depending on dose
• Growth retardation possible, depending on dose
• Reduction in IQ possible, depending on dose
• Severe mental retardation possible, depending on dose
• Incidence of major malformations may increase
|Incidence of miscarriage and neonatal death will probably increase depending on dose§
Gestational age and radiation dose are important determinants of potential noncancer health effects. The following points are of particular note:
- Before about 2 weeks gestation (i.e., the time after conception), the health effect of concern from an exposure of > 0.1 gray (Gy) or 10 rads1 is the death of the embryo. If the embryo survives, however, radiation-induced noncancer health effects are unlikely, no matter what the radiation dose. Because the embryo is made up of only a few cells, damage to one cell, the progenitor of many other cells, can cause the death of the embryo, and the blastocyst will fail to implant in the uterus. Embryos that survive, however, will exhibit few congenital abnormalities.
- In all stages of gestation, radiation-induced noncancer health effects are not detectable for fetal doses below about 0.05 Gy (5 rads). Most researchers agree that a dose of < 0.05 Gy (5 rads) represents no measurable noncancer risk to the embryo or fetus at any stage of gestation. Research on rodents suggests a small risk may exist for malformations, as well as effects on the central nervous system in the 0.05–0.10 Gy (5–10 rads) range for some stages of gestation. However, a practical threshold for congenital effects in the human embryo or fetus is most likely between 0.10–0.20 Gy (10–20 rads).
- From about 16 weeks' gestation to birth, radiation-induced noncancer health effects are unlikely below about 0.50 Gy (50 rads). Although some researchers suggest that a small possibility exists for impaired brain function above 0.10 Gy (10 rads) in the 16- to 25-week stage of gestation, most researchers agree that after about 16 weeks' gestation, the threshold for congenital effects in the human embryo or fetus is approximately 0.50–0.70 Gy (50–70 rads).
The normal rate of failure of a blastocyst to implant in the uterine wall is high, perhaps 30%–50%. After the embryo implants there, however, the miscarriage rate decreases to about 15% for the rest of the pregnancy, and the cells begin differentiating into various stem cells that eventually form all of the organs in the body.
Ionizing radiation can impair the developmental events that occur at exposure. Also, atomic bomb survivor data show a permanent retardation of physical growth with increasing dose, particularly above 1 Gy (100 rads). This retardation of growth is most pronounced when the exposure occurs in the first 13 weeks of gestation. Atomic bomb survivor data suggest about a 3%–4% reduction of height at age 18 when the dose is greater than 1 Gy (100 rads).
Radiation may significantly affect brain development among persons exposed at 8–15 weeks' gestation. Atomic bomb survivor data indicate that, in this stage, the average IQ loss is approximately 25–31 points per Gy (per 100 rads) above 0.1 Gy (10 rads), and the risk for severe mental retardation2 is approximately 40% per Gy (per 100 rads), above 0.1 Gy (10 rads).
The central nervous system is less sensitive in the 16- to 25-week stage of gestation. However, the same effects seen in the 8- to 15-week stage also may occur at this time at higher doses. In the 16- to 25-week stage the average IQ loss is approximately 13–21 points per Gy (per 100 rads) at doses above 0.7 Gy (70 rads), and the risk for severe mental retardation is approximately 9% per Gy (per 100 rads) above 0.7 Gy (70 rads). Also, if internal uptake of radioactive iodine occurs in this stage, the long-term health consequences to the thyroid of the offspring should be considered. The fetal thyroid is very active in this stage, and if the mother ingests or inhales radioactive iodine, it will concentrate in the fetal thyroid as well as in the mother's thyroid.
Beyond about 26 weeks, the fetus is less sensitive to the noncancer health effects of radiation exposure than in any other stage of gestation. However, at doses above 1 Gy (100 rads) the risks for miscarriage and neonatal death (i.e., infant death within 28 days after birth, including stillbirth) increases.
Potential Carcinogenic Effects of Prenatal Radiation Exposure
Cancer risk for a specific time of life (such as childhood) often is separately assessed from cancer risk over a person's entire life. The risk for childhood cancer from prenatal radiation exposure is shown in Table 2. For estimation purposes, the lifetime cancer incidence risk for exposure at age 10 years also is shown in Table 2.
Estimated Lifetime‡ Cancer Incidence§
(exposure at age 10)
|Radiation Dose
|Estimated Childhood Cancer Incidence* †
No radiation exposure above background
|0.00–0.05 Gy (0–5 rads)
|0.05–0.50 Gy (5–50 rads)
|> 0.50 Gy (50 rads)
|> 6%
|> 55%
In addition,
Whether the carcinogenic effects for a given dose vary on the basis of gestation period has not been determined. At this time, the carcinogenic risks are assumed to be constant throughout the pregnancy. However, analysis of animal data suggest that while there is a strong sensitivity to carcinogenic effects in late fetal development, the stages of blastogenesis and organogenesis are not found to be susceptible.
The radiation risk for childhood cancer from prenatal radiation exposure has been estimated, but the lifetime cancer risk is not yet known. Studies are under way to determine the lifetime cancer risk from prenatal radiation exposure. However, early indications are that cancer risk from prenatal radiation exposure is similar to, or slightly higher than, cancer risk from exposure in childhood. Therefore, lifetime cancer risk from childhood radiation exposure can provide a good approximation of the prenatal risk.
Fetal sensitivity to radiation-induced health effects is highly dependent on fetal dose, and the mother's abdomen provides some protection from external sources of ionizing radiation. In addition, noncancer health effects depend on gestational age. This document should provide helpful information about the complex issue of prenatal radiation exposure to physicians counseling expectant mothers who may have been exposed to ionizing radiation.
International Commission on Radiological Protection, editors. Annals of the ICRP, Publication 84: Pregnancy and Medical Radiation 30 (1). Tarrytown, New York: Pergamon, Elsevier Science, Inc.; 2000.
International Commission on Radiological Protection, editors. Annals of the ICRP, Publication 90: Biological Effects After Prenatal Irradiation (Embryo and Fetus) 33 (1-2). Tarrytown, New York: Pergamon, Elsevier Science, Inc.; 2003.
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. NCRP Report No. 128: Radionuclide Exposure of the Embryo/Fetus. Bethesda, Maryland: NCRP; 1998.
Schull WJ. Effects of Atomic Radiation, A Half-Century of Studies from Hiroshima and Nagasaki. New York: Wiley-Liss & Sons, Inc.; 1995.
United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation, Sources and Effects of Ionizing Radiation, United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation 2000 Report to the General Assembly with Scientific Annexes. New York: United Nations Publications; 2000.
Additional Sources
Gusev IA, Guskova AK, Mettler FA, Jr., editors. Medical Management of Radiation Accidents, 2nd ed. New York: CRC Press, Inc.; 2001.
Hiroshima International Council for Medical Care of the Radiation-Exposed, editors. Effects of A-Bomb Radiation on the Human Body. Chur, Switzerland: Harwood Academic Publishers; 1995.
National Radiological Protection Board. Documents of the NRPB 4(4): Diagnostic medical exposures: Exposure to ionizing radiation of pregnant women. United Kingdom: NRBP; 1993. p. 5-14.
Wagner LK, Lester RG, Saldana LR. Exposure of the Pregnant Patient to Diagnostic Radiations: A Guide to Medical Management, 2nd ed. Madison, Wisconsin: Medical Physics Publishing; 1997.


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"You are 6s trying to be 9s" is just a really horrible thing to say. 'I'm going to insult your appearance then I'm going to call you out for being attention seekers who are trying to feel prettier than you actually are.' I would not associate with someone who had that kind of attitude.
This seems completely inaccurate!
Why would girls be hitting on nerds? /sarcasm.
I thought you were being serious until i clicked on the petty little tit link.
You WERE being serious. Sarcastically.
I dunno, it might depend on the person really. I know I wouldn't have reacted like the guy in the comic, It's impossible to say for certain until you are in the scenario though.
Geez, really..?
Are we going to keep villifying men in general because there are halfbrained fuckwits out there who don't know how to behave properly?
I'm a biker, I drive a motorcycle and I wear a padded leatherjacket most of the time when I'm outside. I also happen to be bald because I'm just that lucky and since my face doesn't appear valid unless I have a beard, I look like "one of those types" who carries a weapon and will kill anyone who fucks with me. This is the look I get from every single person I pass on the street. I haven't even hit anyone, as an adult, I'm a borderline pacifist.
Yet I keep getting judged by everyone.
I also don't know what exactly I want to keep doing with my life, I'm not goal oriented, nor am I capable of planning for the future, but because I'm a man, this is expected of me. I have to take charge, otherwise I'm weak.
I can't have a polite sit-down with people and work out problems, because that makes me weak as well.
I can't be in a relationship and be a gentle, thoughtful person, because that's not attractive or respectable for a man.
The point is that men are subjected to just as much bigotry and prejudice as women and on top of that we're expected to suck it up because we're MEN. Note, that I don't necessarily mind that, I work at getting better at all of it, but I'm worried that I'll turn into a mean and spiteful person and hurt people along the way.
Having thought about all that, I actually find the comic extremely offensive, because it's genderbiased towards men and even worse, this feeling I have about it and this statement is instantly invalid, because of my gender.
Here's a fucking solution for all of you people so committed to welcoming women to being nerds and allow them to enjoy games, cartoons and comics as much as us men, while defending them with reverse genderbias comics:
Don't welcome them, don't allow them anything and don't defend them. They don't need it, because they're people and the only thing you're doing by giving this attention is singling them out as someone inferior that needs "our" help.
If the intention of this comic is to be a sarcastic reminder, then I loathe it. I absolutely hate it. If it's satire, then fine, I respect that, but it's no better or different than the assholes at cons throwing cosplayers leers and lewd comments and that's what pisses me off, because it's only making it worse. People, like me, take offense. Less intelligent men will go off on a rant about being singled out again, instead of thinking of the whole gender issue going both ways, and will just stoke the fires.
So either men, like me, have the right to feel offended by this, or women will have to suck it up just as we do, not because they're a different gender, but because they're people.
Gender is only as big an issue as we make of it, by giving it attention the way we do.
I *really* hope that whoever reads this gets the point and sees it for what it is.
HA. I read that! ^.^
That would be an interesting social experiment.
I agree with you on every point you have made thus far so rather than reiterating your points, I am just going to post my support.
Also, I am surprised by the number of people that didn't get the comic, though I suppose that for people who aren't familiar with some of the current gender issues in our geek culture the joke wouldn't be so clear.
I agree with this. It took me a long while to actually get the point of the comic because the point was completely deflected by the fandom involved. After I did get it there was a very long "ohhhh, I get it" moment, but that was followed by a "that...didnt really work" moment too.
I'm sorry but you're wrong, wait I'm not sorry because are just that wrong to the point of it being insulting even, I couldn't possibly disagree with your statement any more then I am, nothing is better then Sexy Mudcrab.
Carter, I think you should be much LESS subtle. There is a sweet spot to this kind of comedy, making the satire TOO deep not only confuses people and makes them misunderstand, but also detracts from the comic impact as people spend too much time trying to figure out what you're really trying to say.
And being someone who just got back from Otakon, I have to say that between MLP, Adventure Time, and Homestuck, it's hard to tell it's an anime convention anymore. And there was a pretty incredible amount of female MLP cosplayers. I've never seen that much of a problem with sexism and such. But it is occasionally grating for professional models who admittedly know little about the material cosplaying. But it is a pretty tiny issue that isn't worth writing Internet articles about (then again there doesn't seem to be an issue small enough to get mad about).
Really?! This is an out rage! My poor fellow bonies been treated like little more than meat // Something must be done at once to stop all those horny, available females!
On an unrelated note, does anyone know when the next MLP Con is? I'm asking for a . . . friend
Rainbow "Hannibal" Dash gives me a strong A-Team vibe. But maybe it's just me...
People like what People like.
Could post more, but of the ones I've seen these two are the best (in my humble opinion, that is.)
Whoa... the more I read into all the related articles around and all the forums comments, the less I understand about the problem displayed. (brain melt) "Hur Dur.."
Edit : Oh! Now I get it. Gee, I'm slow...
You were given /mlp/ because everybody hated you and wanted you gone, it's not some victory mark.
Is the one dressed like Rainbow Dash Erin?
... or animating DJ ponies. Sibsy, I'm looking at you, damn it.
Has anyone made fanart of sexual molestation Fluttershy yet?
On second thought, I rather not know.
The third panel, that girl with the purple hair. I feel violated by that smile, I may need counseling.
Great comic, although I find my faith in humanity dips every time I hear about people acting like idiots.
I'm quite surprised you have any faith left after... well, any given day. Does it replenish with sleep?
oh god, it starts all over again....
I see what the point the original article tried to get, in spite of the flailing failure of his wording. He is upset that when he goes to a con or gathering, he expects to find people gathered because they share interests and help promote and enjoy the geek culture. Instead he often gets pretty faces in sexy outfits that know nothing of the culture, the interests and who's sole purpose is to stand there and look pretty. He sees that them as showing a low self esteem approaching people who would give them attention, the geeks. They are a group that is often seen as hard up for attention and give it easily over a pretty face and sexy body. The implications from this are insulting, as it pretty much makes a case that these women who do this do so because they are playing the stereotype of the geek for their own esteem. I can understand why he'd be pissed and a little frustrated when in a place where he seeks to hang out with people of his own cloth, he instead finds them being taken advantage of in a fashion.
I've heard a lot of complaint about this, and I have heard a lot of people misunderstanding his points. From what he describes, he is not expressly talking about hired booth babes or models. He is not talking about fans or people who enjoy the material. He is solely talking about those that dress up, go to the con and thrive off the attention.
The main problem is actual women like that are pretty rare overall, so his complaint either seems a pet peeve at best, or open to inflation to include more people or sorts. And the complaint misses any hint of cause or propagation and instead centers on the facet of annoyance he can actually grasp.
Now, I find there is a small nugget of worthy discussion in all of this. The cons and like are marketed heavily, and sexual marketing rampant. Booth babes, art, costumes and the like all push this idea, play towards the sexy and pander to the stereotype of the awkward male geek unable to get affection elsewhere. I personally think this in turn funnels back into the community and breeds the asshole class that the "pony" comic was satirizing. Worry about the few attention hungry women out there seems pointless, missing the real reason or issue for something that is obvious.
I don't see the original article's writer as trying to say women need to prove themselves. He doesn't propose any test or say women can't join until they answered 50 questions. I don't see him as misogynist, trying to create a secondary class or treat women differently. All I see is a guy frustrated by why he sees and feeling like there is a hand hovering over his culture, swooping down and abusing it for personal gain. In his eyes it is these women who do it for the attention. Myself, I think it is more the marketing agencies and mass consumerism aspects that are so bold because of the culture, and which in turn influence the culture. Presenting women as a piece of meat will have some assholes treat them as such. Presenting them as representations of icons of the culture (say, dressing up in a cosplay of a character), will have some people assume they are at least familiar with it, and treat them as such. Finding out they just wanted an excuse to have people stare at them and pay them compliments though would likely piss people off.
I wish. To be honest, I started with a lot. Don't worry I'm just as cynical as everyone else now though, damn you interwebz.
I like what this man said. Stop treating one side different then the other for the gender difference. Don't go out of your way to welcome them because the difference, don't alienate them because of the difference. Don't make a deal about gender one way or another.
I wonder how, if presented gender neutral, the original article would have been received. If his complaints were not about 6 of 9's but merely about not-fans taking advantage of fan's interest for personal gain, whatever that would be....
Heh, it's funny because practically no one gets it. You've got to remember Grey, SARCASM DOESN'T WORK OVER THE INTERNET. Stop trying, you're just confusing them.
No offense though. I still thought it was pretty funny myself.
This, a thousand times this. The attitude that guy displays reeks of projection, and it's sadly something I see way too often.
I can understand why some people would have this mindset. Growing up as a nerd is tough, at best you're just socially alienated and at worst your bullied. That's something that often defines nerd culture, that sense of being an outcast, and finding comfort in comics and games. Resentment towards the "cool kids" is something that should go away as you mature and find your place in the world, but for some that doesn't really seem to happen. When these individuals see what they consider "normal" or "cool" people taking part in their culture they feel threatened.
Part of me can sympathize with that because I too was one of those geeks that spent more time playing Pokemon and Magic the Gathering than Basketball while growing up, and I was often picked on because I was shy and quiet. The thing is I know better than to take that out on others, and a lot better than to make a blatantly sexist rant and accuse people I don't even know of being shallow attention seekers. This guy doesn't deserve your anger so much as your pity.
Thank you so much, you have idea how much it means to me, that the first reply I get is one of understanding.
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But, seriously, I think SOME people think it's 'okay to hate because I was bullied'.
Get over yourself, you're not THAT important.
Thank god you came along and clarified that. I was almost positive I had his post down and I really did want to comment on such a thorough out post, but last thing I need is a random biking dude face punching me for misinterpreting his ideas. That being said, I must say I quite agree with it. Gender differences are only really there when you make them there, for better or for worse. I say just be kind to everyone and treat people you meet with equal respect regardless of them being a dude or dudette. You're bound to make more friends that way and save yourself a lot of trouble.
OT: I got the gist of the "6 to 9" article guy, but he really, REALLY fumbled his words. You can't really go on a major rant about girls looks only to say "I only care about your mind." Maybe ranting instead about people who feign interest in something to take advantage of others would have come off as less sexist and a bit better to get behind, but what's there is there.
Good job on the comic too. Good little bit of satire to go along with a rather interesting subject. It took me a good two reads or so to see that Rainbow Dash chick was actually a chick though. That cigar really threw me for a loop.
Well setting aside what the comic is about, I would in its stead like to comment on the art style.
Twilight panel 3 is well weird with the lack of features of a "real" face. Creepy, but Fluttershy panel 4 is by far the worst due to the no cheeks mouth she has. That one I've an actual issue with. Mostly because it scares me, but also because it feels like cheating the drawing. "I'm terrible at explaining things so take with salt if you'd be so kind".
Now if you'll excuse me, and these fine ladies. We're off to see the artists corner. Good day sirs and ladies.
I'm a little ashamed to say that it took me a while to "get" what the strip was trying to say. The way I see it, it's about four things:
Panel 3 Twilight looks like it's supposed to be vaguely troll-facey. Not sure what's up with Fluttershy. She kinda looks like a muppet.
Somewhat valid art criticism aside, I'll take panel 1/6 Twilight out to a nice dinner any time.
Really if human fluttershy existed who wouldn't want to just give her a hug? d'aww....
Hey I am a girl and I like the show a lot! As far as harassment goes it is sadly a darker side to conventions. I had a friend that cosplayed Nico Robin and her boyfriend almost murdered a guy for trying to take pictures up her skirt. As far as geek cred goes, it doesn't matter if you are a boy or girl, when you go to a con it is because you want to be around people who like the same thing and possibly expand your circle of friends with a common interest...nothing wrong with that. Anyways, people should be kinder and less pervy at conventions. Remember: Friendship is Magic! :)
It's amazing how many people here have completely missed the point of the comic.
It's not about ponycons specifically, it's about what female geeks have been putting up with at every kind of geek convention (be it for comics, games, movies or whatever) for eons. It's a gender-flipped version.
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£24 for 400 paintballs. Great value for a half-day session
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Total Annihilation
£36 for 600 paintballs.
For the bargain price of £36.00, we'll supply you with 600 paintballs. 'TOTAL ANNIHILATION' is perfect for a full day's play because you'll have more than enough ammunition.
£60 for 1000 paintballs.
As the name suggest, 'ARMAGEDDON' is Go Ballistic's premier paintball package! For just £60.00, we'll supply you with 1000 paintballs. 'ARMAGEDDON' is the only option if you're the sort of paintballer who just loves to play hard!
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AM 1400 Broadcast Schedule For Week Of February 4th
This week, AM 1400 features 3 NBA games, two Casper College double headers, and KW in our Prep Game Of The Week. All times are subject to change, keep checking this post for updated info. You can also stream these games (excluding the NBA) here, or listen live on your mobile device with the free RadioPup app.
Wednesday, February 6th:
Casper College hosts Dawson Community College in a double header. Broadcast begins at 5:15pm, with CC Women set to tip off at 5:30. Men will directly follow.
Thursday, February 7th:
The Lakers head to Boston in a battle of the two most storied franchises in the NBA. Pregame starts at 5:15pm.
Friday, February 8th:
Fresh off of their big win against city rival NCHS, Kelly Walsh boys try to keep the momentum going as they host Green River. Broadcast starts at 7:15pm
Saturday, February 9th:
Casper College men and women head to Miles City, Montana to face Miles Community College. Broadcast begins at 2:45pm, with CC Women set to tip off at 3:00. Men will directly follow.
Sunday, February 10th:
The NBA is back with a Sunday L.A double header. The Clippers head to New York in game one, with the pregame starting at 10AM. Kobe and the Lakers travel to Miami to take on LeBron and the Heat in game two (immediately following game 1)


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I had the opportunity to attend a presentation by the brilliant Palestinian journalist and photographer Mohammed Omer which was properly named Welcome to Hell. He demonstrated the the situation in Gaza, the Israeli war crimes, and his experience as a journalist working under the Israeli occupation in Gaza and the abuses and assault he was subjected to by Israeli soldiers.
Omer shocked an awed the audience with striking photos and videos almost never seen by a "western citizen" and he recounted tales of horror of families killed; homes demolished over the heads of its residents; children risking their lives to go to a bombed house looking for a bicycle, or to see whether their favorite school bag survived; and elderly women cooking grass to survive. Needless to say that's all a result of the Israeli siege on Gaza that has been going on for years now while the international community stands silently on the sidelines.
What really amazed me was his talk about the fluffy names of Israeli operations in Gaza: Rainbow; Summer Rain; and, if I remember correctly, Plucking Flowers where Israeli soldiers would walk around randomly shooting civilians (children included) point-blank.
Looking at Omer's Wikipedia page you'll find out that "in 2008, Omer was awarded the 2007 Martha Gellhorn Prize for Journalism. In the award citation, Omer was honored as 'the voice of the voiceless' and his reports were described as a 'humane record of the injustice imposed on a community forgotten by much of the world.'"
On his return to Gaza after winning the award, he was assaulted by Israeli Soldier's at Allenby Bridge and received severe bodily injuries including broken ribs and spine damage. He is still receiving treatment for these injuries till this day. But that's not the worst of his problems: in 2003 his 17 year-old brother was killed by sniper bullets as he was going to school. Three years later his mother sustained severe injuries as she jumped out of a house window to escape with her life as an Israeli Army bulldozer was tearing down their 2-story house with no prior warning. Almost all of his younger siblings were injured by the Israeli army at one time or another.
After all he went through, he stood at Harvard advocating a nonviolent approach to end the suffering in Gaza. He asked the people to spread the message and pressure their congressmen to cease blind preferential treatment for Israel. He pointed out a small yet significant progress: The Congress condemned the Goldstone report as biased with a vote of 344 to 36. While the aggression were taking place the Congress overwhelmingly voted against condemning Israeli actions with only 2 in opposition. This counted as a success to a slowly, yet steadily, growing BDS Movement (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) against Israeli occupation.
Mohammed Omer will go on with his tour before going to the Netherlands to resume medical treatment for the aforementioned injuries. His work is available on his website: http://www.rafahtoday.org .


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Hi Mamas,
Unfortunately, BF'ing didn't work for DD #2 either, much to my dismay. And as I've been looking more deeply at what goes into the formulas out there, i get even more upset. Have done a lot of research, but I'd like to reach out to the wider audience here to see if i could learn from anyone elses research as well. My issue? Well there appears to be something bad in almost every formula, even the organic ones...and i can't find a single one certified to be without GMO. What i've gleaned so far:
I've narrowed it down to Baby's Only or Earth's Best, or possibly Holle from Germany and even inquired into one from Switzerland that Amazon reviewers recommended. Baby's Only scares me in that it's primary ingredient, brown rice syrup had been linked to arsenic. Earth's best - i'm not sure if the glucose syrup listed is as bad as the corn syrup for source of carbs...and it seems to have ingredients that may be GMO derived. And even Holle too. Then there's the concern about the added DHA/ARA which in most formulas is from a company called Martek and whose process uses hexane...inconclusive to me whether or not trace amts of hexane remain in the formula (i've read both pro and con arguments) - not a concern for Baby's only though. And for all of these, what about the BPA in packaging leaching into the formula? The EWG did an excellent executive summary about this and conclude powder is at least safer than the liquid formulas in regards to BPA leaching. Aaaagh!
Let's see, what's the least of the evils? Arsenic? Hexane? Bpa? GMOs? Not sure which i should worry about the most, though lately i've been coming down hard on GMO, based on what i'm learning and how they're sneaking it into our food supply Everywhere! (just do a search, or download NonGMOshoppingguide.com from the Institute for Responsible Technology if you're curious)...
Help! Anyone have any suggestions? I do have concerns about making my own formula, so would not be interested in pursuing that avenue, thanks.
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Re: Organic formula without GMOs (genetically modified organisms)? Help!
Update, i just read further in the forum and one poster included a link to the Babies Only website (Nature's One is the company) where they indicate "Brown Rice Syrup in Baby's Only Organic® Formulas Tests Undetectable for Arsenic."
I hope this is true.
Re: Organic formula without GMOs (genetically modified organisms)? Help!
Martek does not use Hexane
I would not rely on Baby's Only's statement, to my knowledge they did not do independent testing.
what are your concerns with making formula?
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Re: Organic formula without GMOs (genetically modified organisms)? Help!
Hi Mama, thanks for replying. As for Baby's Only and the arsenic, my initial reaction was the same, i'm skeptical...but i clicked on 'Read More', and the pdf that opens up, in it they state "tested by independant labs..." So, unless they're bold-faced lying (always possible) i'll have to accept that for now.
I read yr link, i take it Deva is not Martek but they sell stuff that has Martek's DHA. I was happy to read the part about it not being GMO. But I'm not satisfied w/them just stating that the dha in their products is free from hexane - where did they get that statement from? In any case, you got me researching some more, specifically i googled Martek DHA and hexane and again, i'm just overwhelmed. Depending on who you read and the date of the article, it seems kind of iffy to me, like they were using a loophole to get around what they called the DHA so it wouldn't be subjected to the stringent requirements for organic (ie, No Hexane!). As an example, here's some good reading on the whole topic from Dr. Mercola. I know a lot of people have called him a quack but, it is pretty convincing:
In it he also dispels that Martek DHA is free of GMOs. So again, it comes down to who do you believe?
As to your last question, actually i had responded to 1 of yr posts on a different thread where you were sharing how to make your own formula using a Weston Price formula. This link might help you understand my concern, (again, if it's accurate) just scared me off the whole idea of making my own (that, and to be honest, i don't believe i'd have the time and willpower to do so [such a bad mommy ). http://www.vegsource.com/news/2010/0...oundation.html
I'd love to know what you think!
Re: Organic formula without GMOs (genetically modified organisms)? Help!
Not sure about Mercola to be honest. I dont know much about the Cornucopi a Institute but i did notice that Mercola references them a lot and they use Mercola a lot, which is questionable. However, i dont find Martek trustworthy.
i replied to your post in the other thread. I wrote a really long reply, but in a nutshell, it is very misleading and inaccurate. While i disagree with WAPF about a lot of things, this article put Fuhrman very low on my list of trustworthy people. The WAPF formulas based on cows milk and goats milk do fall within the FDA's nutritional requirements for infant formula. Im not a fan of the liver recipe. My other reply was really long though, so i guess read that and ask any questions. Ill do my best to answer
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Re: Organic formula without GMOs (genetically modified organisms)? Help!
When I was looking into various formulas I felt the same way. I was constantly getting mixed info and it just gave me a headache. I use parents choice organic and LO is doing great on it. He did horribly on enfamil. With every formula, you could find something you don't like about it.
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Join members of the Internet Explorer team for an Expert Zone chat this Thursday, April 23rd at 10.00 PST/17.00 UTC. These chats are a great opportunity to have your questions answered by members of the IE product team. Thank you to all who have attended our previous chats!
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Black Friday
Time to work that Thanksgiving dinner off! If you're brave enough to bear the crowds, cold and can manage to stand in line and at the register for hours, then maybe you can tackle Black Friday. It's the one day of the year that retailers set exteme sale prices on some of the biggest items to entice customers. Just be careful. It can be pretty dangerous if you come between someone and their 50-inch TV. If you can't handle the pressure, there's always Cyber Monday.
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Heitinga a target for two clubs, says Martinez
Roberto Martinez has confirmed that Everton have received enquiries from clubs in Italy and Turkey for wantaway defender John Heitinga.
The Netherlands international has been told he will be allowed to leave Goodison Park after falling out of favour under Martinez.
Heitinga is eager to secure a place in his country's squad for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil and the centre-back rejected a move to West Ham earlier this month.
Roma and Galatasaray have been linked with a move for the 30-year-old, who scored in Everton's 4-0 FA Cup fourth round win at League One strugglers Stevenage on Saturday.
That may have been his last appearance for the Merseyside club, as Everton manager Martinez confirmed after the game that there has been "strong interest" in the former Atletico Madrid man.
Heitinga joined the Premier League club from Atletico in September 2009 and has gone on to make over 100 appearances, but he has found first-team opportunities hard to come by this term.
The Dutchman has only made one appearance in the Premier League this season, coming on as a substitute in the victory over Norwich City earlier this month.


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The lawyers of Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi have denied allegations of tax evasion by their client after the Argentina international received court summons from the Spanish tax authorities.
Messi and his father Jorge Messi are alleged of filing fraudulent tax returns for the years 2007, 2008 and 2009, and have been summoned to appear in court in September after the prosecutor filed a complaint last week.
The 25-year-old is accused of avoiding paying up to €4 million in tax by forwarding his image rights money to offshore accounts, and he must now appear in front of a judge in the Gava courthouse - based in the are of Barcelona he lives.
Messi's lawyers, however, claim the Camp Nou icon is innocent of the accusations against him and are determined to clear his name as soon as they are given the opportunity to do so.
"We firmly believe the innocence of our client. He complies scrupulously with Spanish legislation. He has paid what corresponds to him legally," a statement from Juarez Veciana Lawyers read.
"We are confident the judicial investigation will be resolved in the minimum time possible [to end] this situation which has left our client in a situation of media defencelessness which we deeply regret."
Messi and his father face a maximum penalty of six years in prison if they are found guilty of the offences for which they have been summoned.


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Premium Gelato Now Available Via Gelato Pops
In an ongoing effort to offer consumers new ways to enjoy its frozen treats, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, Minneapolis, expands into the novelty category with the launch of Talenti Gelato Pops. The 3-oz. stick novelties come in sleekly designed three-bar packs inspired by the brand's distinctive clear pints.
The stick pops debuted in May in eight of Talenti's best-selling pint flavors. The novelties have the added bonus of being dipped in rich, dark chocolate for a decadent on-the-go treat. The eight flavors are: Banana Swirl, Black Raspberry, Caribbean Coconut, Coffee, Double Dark Chocolate, Mediterranean Mint, Sea Salt Caramel and Tahitian Vanilla Bean.
"This is an exciting time for Talenti. On the heels of our recent rebranding, we're thrilled to be expanding our premium gelato line into the novelty category and affording gelato lovers yet another fun and delicious way to enjoy Talenti," says Josh Hochschuler, founder.
Richer, creamier and denser than ice cream, gelato also contains 30 percent less fat. Talenti is the best-selling gelato and third best-selling premium ice cream brand in the U.S., according to the company. Suggested retail price for a three-pack is $4.99-5.99.


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Visual Arts
The Visual Arts major is designed to prepare students to work as visual communicators and artists in a complex, rapidly changing global culture. The mission of the major is to empower students through the integration of technical applications and critical theories, to provide students with marketable skills, to assume creative, scholarly, and leadership roles in the visual arts field, and to promote an understanding of the role that the visual arts play in all facets of contemporary life. Concentrations are available in: Studio Arts and Art History.
Students are introduced to fundamental hands-on skills, technical processes, theory, history, and culture beginning in art historical instruction and entry-level foundation classes to contemporary visual theory and advanced studio practices such as ceramics, sculpture, painting, drawing, and printmaking.
A lively art curriculum recognizes that innovation always requires context. The Art History concentration grounds students in the trends and traditions of major art movements; Asian and African as well as American and European. Students are trained in the critical analysis of visual images, from the traditional fine arts of painting, sculpture, and architecture to newer art forms of photography, film, video, and electronic media. Emphasis is placed on understanding works of art within a historical, social, political, and cultural context.
The Art Museum Studies minor provides students with the skills, experience, and specific professional knowledge necessary to work in the art museum field. The minor balances museum history and theory with practical experience designing and installing exhibitions, and program planning. This minor provides students with a dynamic curriculum that includes field trips to local museums, access to the Chatham Olkes Collection, and applied exhibition practice in the Woodland Art Gallery. Students interact with prominent leaders in the arts community. Directors and curators provide important dialog about art and its institutions, and the role they play in the local, regional, national and international experience.
Talented students interested in sharing their curiosity about learning with others should explore Chatham's art teacher certification program. For certification in art K-12, 42 credits in education coursework is required. Additionally, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, students must satisfactorily complete PRAXIS I & II and required visual arts coursework.
The arts management major is an interdisciplinary program, combining courses from business and the arts. The major is designed to prepare students for leadership roles through expertise in strategic planning, man-agement, marketing and artistic planning. Students will ascribe meaning to the artistic elements in all their combinations, recognize historic styles, and the cultural forces that shaped them. Students will also identify business opportunities within the art world and focus on planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the use of resources to accomplish performance goals in art organizations.
Chatham University prepares its students to build lives of purpose, value, and fulfilling work. Through professional skill development and liberal arts learning, Chatham prepares its graduates to be informed and engaged citizens in their communities; to recognize and respect diversity of culture, identity, and opinion; and to live sustainably.
"During my time in the Visual Arts program at Chatham, I was able to explore my creativity with the help of my professors. I am now ready to express myself and the concepts that are dear to me through my artwork."
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Delicious 30s Candy Coat-ing:
11 comments:
- Miss Go Lightly said...
Oh yes! I will take one of each too! ;)
- December 2, 2009 at 1:05 PM
You'll hate me, but I have the one on the left, well a very similar one in a gray tweed with a light brown fur collar. It was given to me by my Nana and I adore it. I think hers dates more to the early 40s, but it is the same silhouette and detailing.
I love the two middle ones as well, so slinky and sophisticated.
- December 2, 2009 at 2:04 PM
- Yesterday Girl said...
Oooh lovely! x
- December 2, 2009 at 2:51 PM
- Darla: Retro Ways said...
The second coat is so stunning the color shape everything. I am more of a late 40s 50s girl but I need that coat. If only we could still order it and at the same price. sigh
- December 2, 2009 at 3:10 PM
- BaronessVonVintage said...
Knitosaurusrex: ooh, wonderful! Even better that it has personal history!
Darla, I know what you mean!!!!
- December 2, 2009 at 3:33 PM
- Maggi said...
Oh yes, must have them all!!!
- December 2, 2009 at 7:28 PM
- Andi B. Goode said...
Those coats are divine. I love mid-30s fashion, too, but I don't think it likes my hips so much. ;]
-Andi x
- December 3, 2009 at 6:14 AM
- Angel said...
I love the 20's and 30's but my curves don't suit it... 40's and 50's suit me best.
- December 3, 2009 at 8:35 AM
- BaronessVonVintage said...
Y'know, it's surprising. I thought there'd be no way I could work bias cuts, as I'm also plenty curvy in the bust and hip areas, but I find that some 30s garments really work for me by emphasizing my smaller bits (shoulders, legs), while hugging and in some ways de-emphasizing the hips. On the whole, a gal's gotta go with what makes her FEEL her best self. I thought I'd feel that way in later 40s and 50s frocks, but find that mid 30s and late 30s/early 40s are my favourite dress decades lately. I still absolutely ADORE the later 40s and 50s, too, though...just not on me
- December 3, 2009 at 10:17 AM
- BaronessVonVintage said...
Angel, I hear you about the 20s. I would love to look perfect in flapper frocks but have started to accept that the clothes of that era really do nothing for me....yet another reason why I gave up the Frivolous Flapper title. I love the feisty flapper spirit, though...in mind, just not body, I'll always be a bit of a gin-joint gal ;)
- December 3, 2009 at 10:18 AM
- Ms. B said...
I love them all as well but I love the green one the best!!
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