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Today I reprint two important comment pieces by UK journalist and feminist Julie Bindel.
The first, 'The truth about the porn industry' was published recently in the Guardian. It's about Gail Dines new book Pornland, which I also wrote about in a blog post titled 'Opposed to porn sex'.
Julie Bindel writes:
According to Dines's research the prevalence of porn means that men are becoming desensitised to it, and are therefore seeking out ever harsher, more violent and degrading images…"I have found that the earlier men use porn," says Dines, "the more likely they are to have trouble developing close, intimate relationships with real women. Some of these men prefer porn to sex with an actual human being. They are bewildered, even angry, when real women don't want or enjoy porn sex"…
Porn culture doesn't only affect men. It also changes "the way women and girls think about their bodies, their sexuality and their relationships," says Dines. "Every group that has fought for liberation understands that media images are part and parcel of the systematic dehumanisation of an oppressed group…The more porn images filter into mainstream culture, the more girls and women are stripped of full human status and reduced to sex objects…
You can read the article here
Legalising prostitution is not the answer
In this piece, also in the Guardian, Julie Bindel highlights the success of Sweden's approach to prostitution: penalising the buyer of sexual services. An extract:
Today, Förbud mot köp av sexuell tjänst: en utvärdering 1999-2008 (Prohibition of the Purchase of a Sexual Service: an Evaluation 1999-2008), a report on the evaluation of the 11-year-old Swedish law that criminalises those who pay for or attempt to pay for sex, is released, and its conclusion is that the legislation has been overwhelmingly positive for all (except the pimps, traffickers and punters, of course). I hope it will put paid to the scores of assertions bandied about during the past decade that the law has been detrimental to those in prostitution as well as to wider society…
…today's report, a comprehensive evaluation of the Swedish law, conducted by an independent commission appointed by the government, and led by the chancellor of justice (the highest legal officer in Sweden) shows that legislation criminalising demand has been a resounding success. The evaluation concludes that, since the law came in to force in 1999, the number of women involved in street prostitution has halved, whereas neighbouring countries such as Denmark and Norway have seen a sharp rise; that there is no evidence of an increase in off-street prostitution; and that, despite a significant increase in prostitution in the neighbouring countries during the past 10 years, there is no evidence of a similar increase in Sweden.
Read the full article here.
I hope those who are being pressured by vested sex industry interests to extend legalisation in Australia will read this report. Anyone interested in the issue should also read Making Sex Work: a failed experiment with legalised prostitution by Mary Lucille Sullivan, which documents how all the positive claims made about the benefits of legalisation failed to be realised in Victoria.


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Responding to Steve Walt's Response
Adjunct Professor and Senior Fellow, International Security Program; Director, Project on U.S.-China Relations, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
My colleague Steve Walt and I agree that we may need a balance of power against China to reverse the US pattern of decline. Recently a Chinese official dubbed the U.S. "conceited" and claimed that China's new aircraft carrier was "longed for by the Chinese people," a somewhat romantic expression of popular sentiment.
Where we disagree is what to do about China. (See Walt's initial blog post on Foreignpolicy.com, my response to him, and his re-response to me).
To balance Chinese nationalism, Europe provides a better option than any Asian state. The historical record shows that far from declining, the EU overcomes its differences and continues increasing its GDP and military strength. Steve is right that the EU is not going to become a "United States of Europe," but it will likely evolve into a fiscal union because Germany and France remain committed to assisting weaker partners. Further, the EU is expanding with five to ten would-be members waiting to join the enlarged Union, ultimately reinforcing NATO.
In Asia, few states will provide a counterweight, benefiting as they have from Chinese investment and trade. In contrast Europe and the United States are equally concerned about China's worldwide authoritarian and one-sided economic influence. In the past, Western economic strength has been the key to power transformations and it will remain so. Therefore in my view, economics still essentially determines politics.
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In Asia, few states will provide a counterweight, benefiting as they have from Chinese investment and trade.
'Few states' in not 'no states.' India comes to mind.

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Feds to Return Chimps to Research: Urgent Action Needed!
FROM American Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS)
Tell Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to stop the transfer of these chimps to research facilities and to instead retire them so they may live the rest of their lives in peace at a sanctuary.
Sign an online petition
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
After nearly a decade of living in peace, over 200 chimpanzees are slated by the federal government to return to biomedical research, where they may be housed in isolation and used in invasive experiments.
In the late 1990s, AAVS and several other animal groups joined together to rescue hundreds of chimpanzees languishing at the Coulston Foundation, a now defunct New Mexico laboratory. Coulston conducted biomedical experiments on these animals, exposing many to HIV and hepatitis, and repeatedly committed violations of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), some of which led to the deaths of several chimps.
Many of the chimpanzees were relocated to sanctuaries, while others remained at the facility, which was then contracted by another laboratory that agreed not to use the animals in invasive research. The chimps were moved to large enclosures, so they could live in groups, form relationships, and enjoy the outdoors. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) agreed to cover the cost of their care.
However, this contract ends at the beginning of 2011, and NIH has announced plans to move the chimpanzees, many of whom are elderly, like Flo (52 years), Winny (48 years), and Kate (46 years), to the Southwest National Primate Research Center in Texas, which has been recently cited for failing to provide primates with adequate housing and environmental enrichment. The lab was also cited for failing to safely secure a young rhesus monkey, who gained access to an outdoor area in sub-freezing temperatures, causing hypothermia so severe that he needed to be euthanized. Furthermore, another citation involved a baboon who was observed showing stereoptic circling (a sign of severe stress), possibly caused by the animal being housed alone, despite the fact that documents approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, which oversees lab operation, called for animals to be housed in pairs. These are serious violations of the AWA.
Moving these chimpanzees to this facility is unconscionable, and experts agree that transporting nonhuman primates can cause them significant stress, which can compromise their general welfare and, in some cases, death.
In addition, it is a waste of taxpayer money. Significant funds will be needed to transport the animals to Texas and to renovate the new lab to accommodate them, while millions have already been spent refurbishing the New Mexico facility in an effort to make it a more appropriate living space for the chimps. Furthermore, the cost for caring for a retired chimpanzee in a sanctuary is approximately $275,000, whereas a the cost of a chimp living in a lab can range from $300,000 - $500,000.
The fact that the use of chimpanzees and other great apes in research has been banned or severely limited in several countries, including Australia, Austria, Great Britain, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Sweden, verifies that these animals are not needed in research. Instead, these 200 chimpanzees should be permanently retired and allowed to continue to live their lives free of pain and suffering.
Thank you for everything you do for animals!


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Sunday, July 8, 2012
This robot shoot darts, hoops better than you
Now this robotic gripper is one excellent shot.
Robotics departments at Cornell and University of Chicago have created the "Jamming Robot Gripper" by using a ball filled with coffee grounds that can conform around an object when the air is sucked out of the ball. By rapidly re-inflating the balloon, items such as a dart or ball can be thrown or launched. This video is a demonstration of the new shooting capabilities that also utilizes positive pressure.
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HP 14-d005au Notebook PC bios
Well I have a realy big issue, a friend of mine told me to make an bios update of the notebook to put in the windows 10 update and as it also sais a bios update would be good.
We downloaded the file sp69892.exe and made an update, it asked of a usb and I sticked in the usb to make an backup of the bios, we had F. 07 and after the update it should be F. 10.
After the restart we waited and waited and we waited 10 hours but nothing happened.
I shocked the powerbutton and I could not come into the bios anymore but it sais bios F2, boot F9 I thing etc. but absolutely nothing.
Tried it a couple of times and now nothing happens so what the H...
So what shall I do ?
Thanks. /Robert
HP 14-d005au Notebook PC bios
Did you know playing around aith BIOS is the shortest way to brick your machine ? Is your friend still around :smileyindifferent: ? Please try the following method to Recover previous BIOS
otherwise you may need a new motherboard.
Good luck.
**Click the KUDOS thumb up on the left to say 'Thanks'**
Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.
HP 14-d005au Notebook PC bios
Thanks for the help and I tried it out but the screen was still bland but no fully black.
I tried even with the usb but the usb is blank so I realy do not know what has happened.
The notebook is nice but it is not worth to buy another motherboard if it has a huge cost, then I will rather buy another notebook and never..never give it again ti my friend and today I will go to a pc shop that they can try the same.
Thanks for your help and the support.
I remember that I had a IBM or was it a Dell pc 15 years ago or more and the screen got the same as this, but not fully black but it said bios crash something.
We opened it whole up and took away the battery and the whole motherboard, but I do not know what we did or did not do but after we did this the motherboard woke up as on the factoryday.
I will be cak after a day or two.
Thanks. /Robert
HP 14-d005au Notebook PC bios
Hi again and I have layed the notebook under the table for a while, if I maybe get a same motherboard for some little $ I would buy it.
I was wondering about the sp69892.exe, if I download it to my HP Z820 Workstation and install it etc. and it will ask me to get a usb and connect it because the one which was made with the HP 14-d005au was blank?
Will it get a bios that will maybe work or will it not work and maybe you could help me with that.
I have not found any who have the same notebook as me because I would ask to make a same bios as backup with the exe file for bios.
Thanks for the help and I hope I will get it to work somehow, but even the pc shop could not make it work.
It is a nice little notebook so maybe someone can get it to work.
Thanks for the help, Best regards. /Robert


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Kendrick Lamar feat. Lady Gaga – Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe (Original Version)
A few months ago we found out @LadyGaga had taken a shine to Kendrick Lamar and wanted to work with him on his debut album good kid, m.A.A.d city. We later learned that Mother Monster was removed from the song due to creative differences with K. Dot's management. However, Gaga decided to unearth the reference…Details


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Habitat Services 2014-15 Annual Report
This year has been a busy one so far! In February 2015, Habitat partnered with Working For Change to provide a 12 week pre-employment program for 10 consumers/survivors/tenants looking to gain skills to work in the social service sector. In March 2015, Habitat launched a self-contained apartment pilot for current tenants living in Habitat funded homes wishing to move to a more independent and affordable housing option. To read a copy of the Habitat Services 2014-15 annual report, click here.
Habitat Services 2013-14 Annual Report
Habitat Services focused on a tenant satisfaction consultation, owner consultation, and a menu project in 2013-14. To read a copy of Habitat's 2013-14 annual report, click here.
Habitat Services 2012-13 Annual Report
In 2012, Habitat Services celebrated 25 years of service! To read a copy of Habitat's 2012-13 annual report, click here.
Eating Healthy: Habitat Services Menu Project
Habitat Services is currently working with the Diabetes Management Program at Parkdale Community Health Centre to complete a Meal Provision Package (Menu Project (Final) 2013-14) for use in Habitat-funded homes. This project will provide a resource for Habitat Services and the homes we fund. The Meal Provision Package will include the creation of an 8 week rotation of seasonal menus (One 4-week rotation for spring/summer, and one 4-week rotation for fall/winter) that are diabetes friendly and follow the Canada Food Guide's recommended daily intake. To read the Habitat Services Menu Project overview, click here.
Breaking Ground: Peer Support for Congregate Living Settings
In 2010, Habitat Services led a community based research project entitled Breaking Ground: Peer Support for Congregate Living Settings which was funded by the Wellesley Institute (WI). In partnership with the Ontario Council of Alternative Businesses (Now called Working for Change) as well as the Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre (PARC), Habitat Services conducted community based research to consider the support needs of tenants and the employment of consumer/survivors/peers in a housing support role. The research included interviews with current and former Habitat tenants, Peer Support Workers at various agencies and agency representatives managing Peer Support Programs. The research findings were made available to the broader community and were used to prepare for the new housing model (Edmond Place) operated by PARC and funded by Habitat Services. Edmond Place opened its doors in January 2011 with a unique spin on the traditional boarding home model allowing tenants to have more flexibility and independence in their living arrangements. Edmond Place operates with a peer-staff driven model and offers employment opportunities to tenants living there. Habitat Services also provides monitoring services and housing support to the tenants at Edmond Place.
To read Breaking Ground: Peer Support for Congregate Living Settings, click here to download the full report.top
Not For Lack of Trying: Barriers to employment and the unrealized potential of psychiatric survivors living in boarding homes
In 2009, the Ontario Council of Alternative Businesses (Now called Working for Change) led a community based research project in partnership with Habitat Services and funded by the Wellesley Institute (WI). The aim of this project was to engage Habitat tenants, both as researchers and as participants in focus groups, to provide qualitative evidence regarding tenant employment. In addition to building the capacity of Habitat Services as an organization using qualitative research to promote recovery, this project also provided transferable skills to five tenants living in Habitat funded homes through training as research assistants. Through the facilitation of five focus groups, this project gathered feedback from approximately fifty individuals living in boarding homes on the topic of employment. The research found that while an overwhelming number of tenants want to work, they are confronted with a number of systemic and personal barriers. This report seeks to highlight the potential – realized and unrealized – of psychiatric survivors living in boarding homes as well as to inform the community development sector through engaging tenants in a grassroots, participatory manner.
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Woodgreen Community Services and Habitat Services also created a guide with assistance from Public Interest Strategy & Communications Inc. All about Bed Bugs: an Information Guide was written for tenants, landlords, community groups and anyone looking for simple and straightforward information about bed bugs.
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I have some August Goals to share with you to help motivate myself to hit it hard this month!
Goal 1 for August: Run 100+ miles. As I've shared before, I'm working towards 950+ miles for the year. In June I ran 82.5 miles in and July I ran 87 miles. My highest mileage month this year was March. I really want to hit triple digits again (I ran 102 miles in February 2014 and 119 miles in March 2014). I have confidence I can hit 100 miles by building up my long runs and staying consistent with my weekday runs.
Goal 2 for August: Drink at least 120 ounces of water per day. I consistently drink about 100-120 ounces of water per day now, but want to keep hydrated, especially if I'm running more, and especially if it continues to stay hot and humid outside! I always feel better when my body is getting enough water, so I want to make sure I'm drinking!
Goal 3 for August: Foam roll at least 5 times per week. I'm still seeing the chiropractor about every 2 weeks for my hamstring/glute/hip issues, and want to make sure I'm doing all I can to help my healing along. I'm adding some at home strength training (sorely needed!) to my workouts, and need to foam roll to help those muscles stay loose and to work on my problem areas (hip/glute/hamstring, IT band, etc).
I'd love for you to share your goals with me, or join in on any of mine!


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When Buffy the Vampire Slayer premiered on the WB 20 years ago, no one could have anticipated that it would go on to become one of the most beloved and critically acclaimed series in television history. Thanks to Joss Whedon's vision, an incredible team of writers, and an outstanding ensemble cast led by Sarah Michelle Gellar, the horror-comedy hybrid surpassed all expectations, spawned a successful spin-off, and lasted seven amazing seasons. In that time, BtVS offered up some of the best episodes of TV ever, and countless scenes that made us laugh, terrified us beyond belief, and broke our hearts.
Like any TV show, though, Buffy also its share of less-than-stellar moments. From monster-of-the-week stories that were instantly forgettable to some narrative missteps that left us all wondering if the series had gone off course, there were a handful of episodes that just plain sucked. Here are the 15 Worst-Ever Episodes Of Buffy The Vampire Slayer.
15 I Robot, You Jane (Season 1, Episode 8)
When Buffy first hit our TV screens in 1997, the world wide web still hadn't reached its zenith in our everyday culture. These days, the idea of meeting a stranger online or through social media seems like no biggie, but back then, many of us were taught to believe that the only potential outcome for crossing the digital divide was death or dismemberment.
"I Robot, You Jane" definitely helped solidify fans' lingering feelings that the internet basically only existed so that creepy dudes could find numerous ways to kill you. It's the first Willow-centric episode, so it has that going for it – but unfortunately, that's about all it has as far as redeeming qualities are concerned. Otherwise, it basically serves as a time capsule for all
Otherwise, it basically serves as a time capsule for all late-20th-century stereotypes about digital communication. Chat rooms full of nerdy bad guys? Check. Heavy-handed metaphor about not really knowing who you're communicating with on the other side? Check. By the time Willow and the Scoobies come face-to-face with Moloch, it's not only not scary, but it feels like a bad after school special. Maybe the horny horned demon would have better luck finding someone to set him free on Tinder?
14 Inca Mummy Girl (Season 2, Episode 4)
While the "Xander sucks at love" subplot brought about plenty of laughs and some decent character development on Buffy, that wasn't the case with "Inca Mummy Girl." This early Season 2 episode featured the Xand man falling head over heels for the beautiful exchange student living at Buffy's house. Unfortunately, she was actually an ancient mummy who spent her extracurricular time sucking out Sunnydale residents' souls to keep herself looking young and beautiful.
The basic premise of the episode – Xander unknowingly falling for someone who was going to try to kill him and his friends – had already been covered once with the Season 1 episode "Teacher's Pet." This time around, it featured less hot teachers and more really boring dialogue. The best part of "Inca Mummy Girl" was seeing Willow in an Eskimo costume, but we would gladly trade that adorable mental image in exchange for a better Xander-centric episode.
13 Bad Egg (Season 2, Episode 12)
Throughout Buffy's first three seasons, the series spent a lot of time exploring common high school experiences through a supernatural lens. So it was only going to be a matter of time before we were treated to a sex ed-gone-wrong situation at Sunnydale High. Unfortunately, "Bad Eggs" didn't do the best job of blending the perils of public school education and monster metaphor.
The episode focused on a bubbly, Jabba the Hut-esque demon living underneath the school and its weird insect-like offspring turning SHS students into mind-controlled minions. The episode ended with Buffy battling two cowboy vampires and emerging from a pit covered in the remains of the monster-of-the-week. There didn't seem to be much of a purpose for this episode, aside from setting up the "sex has consequences" metaphor that paid off in the following much-more-stellar episodes, "Surprise" and "Innocence." Since that two-parter did such a good job in driving that point home, though, we're hard-pressed to figure out what, exactly, the point of "Bad Eggs" actually was.
12 Go Fish (Season 2, Episode 20)
"Go Fish" is the type of Buffy episode that probably worked better on paper than it did in reality. Sure, it has its moments: some light-hearted comedy with the Scoobies interrogating suspects, a glimpse at Jonathan in all his awkward glory, and cute guys (including Legend of Tomorrow's Wentworth Miller) in Speedos. When Season 2 was all said and done, though, this swim team-themed episode was 90 percent filler and only 10 percent fun.
Buffy had already faced a decent number of creepy monsters throughout the course of the season. Other than the not-very-plausible threat that Xander might be turned into a water monster after he went undercover, there wasn't really a reason to care about any of the characters that were in danger. The resolution, in which Gage and his newly-reptilian teammates flopped off into the sunset, was, laughably weird. All in all, "Go Fish" felt like a 43-minute long detour on the way to the spectacular season finale that aired the next week.
11 Beer Bad (Season 4, Episode 5)
In most cases, Buffy did a great job of connecting real-world issues to horror. As the series transitioned from its "High school is hell" motif, though, it struggled to find meaningful ways to tie in reality and fantasy. This was never more obvious than with "Beer Bad," an episode in which Buffy drinks too much with some dorky d-bags and they all start to turn into cavemen. Part of the problem with this Season 4 entry was that the metaphor was painfully obvious, but it wasn't the first or last time BtVS went down that path.
Really, what made "Beer Bad" so insufferable was its ability to completely suck the fun out of even the most ridiculous monster-of-the-week endeavor. It was hard to watch Buffy mope more over Parker than she ever did over, say, Angel, because doing so meant we had to pretend to forget everything we knew about her resilience. Seeing the slayer almost get bested by some Cro-Magnon bro dudes only added insult to injury.
10 The I in Team (Season 4, Episode 13)
Let's just get this out of the way: the Initiative storyline sucked. It was commendable for Buffy to expand its horizons a bit and tackle an X-Files-esque government conspiracy plot. However, the Chosen One's foray into military monster hunting was pretty much the most insufferably dull story the series ever pursued.
Her time as a government operative hit peak boring with "The I in Team." It's an episode that more or less focused on the startling revelation that the Slayer doesn't really do the whole "follow the leader" thing. That, of course, led to friction between her and the Initiative leader, Professor Walsh, who decides the best way to deal with Buffy's insubordination was to kill her. Totally reasonable, right? In every moment – from the not-quite-as-sexy-as-they-probably-hoped-it-would-be love scene between Buffy and Riley to the not-quite-as-shocking-as-they-probably-hoped-it-would-be death scene for Professor Walsh – "The I in Team" was an episode that marked, more than any other perhaps, a time period in which Buffy felt nothing like Buffy at all.
9 Where The Wild Things Are (Season 4, Episode 18)
By the time Season 4 was reaching its end, Buffy was still having trouble finding its mojo in a post-Sunnydale High landscape. Fans weren't taking to Riley the way they'd fallen for Angel, which made the season's heavy focus on his burgeoning relationship with the slayer feel more like drudgery than romance. Then, we got "Where the Wild Things Are," which was more or less devoted to watching the two go at it like rabbits. For, like, the entire episode. The fact that the reason for their non-stop boinking was that their house was haunted by abused children made it extra gross, because such a serious subject matter was basically relegated to a subplot. The only redeeming moment in the entire episode was the brief glimpse we got of Giles singing The Who, but even that couldn't save an absolutely abominable episode.
"Where the Wild Things Are" may have been created to poke fun at the series' penchant for throwing Buffy and Riley into bed together a lot -- or it may have just been a sign that the BtVS writers were really running out of ideas and thought Marc Blucas looked good without his shirt on.
8 Into the Woods (Season 5, Episode 10)
One consistent theme emerged once Riley was introduced on Buffy: the episodes centered on him were pretty lackluster. That's more to do with the series never quite figuring out what to do with his character than it is with Marc Blucas' sometimes painfully earnest portrayal. Alas, by the time we reached the almost halfway mark in Season 5, it was clear that Riley just wasn't working out.
Hence, "Into the Woods," an episode that saw Buffy's boyfriend blaming her for his decision to seek out a vampire blood brothel. Riley's claim that he was just looking for attention because the slayer didn't really love him was flimsy and immature. His "love me or I'm outta here" ultimatum was uncalled for, and seemed to go against everything we knew about him as the patient and even-keeled boyfriend he'd been for more than a year. Still, perhaps the least plausible part of "Into the Woods" was that Buffy had a revelation that she was in love with Riley, because, come on, we all know she never was.
7 The Weight of the World (Season 5, Episode 21)
The Season 5 finale of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is one of the best episodes in the series' history – and for the most part, the episodes leading into it were equally strong. They offered major revelations, raised the stakes for Buffy, Dawn, Willow, and Tara perhaps higher than they'd ever been, and created some thrilling momentum as we watched with bated breath to learn their fates.
That's why "The Weight of the World" was so frustrating. The episode found Buffy stuck inside her own head, traumatized by the fact that Dawn had been captured and the Scooby Gang seemed to be losing the battle against Glory. Willow used magic to try and get through to the slayer, and realizes she's working through her grief by reliving the same moments – both real and imagined – over and over again.
It wasn't the first or last time the series tried to tackle the cerebral; "The Body" did a great job of blending action and introspection, and Season 6's "Normal Again" offered us a glimpse into Buffy's fragile mental state, too. Unfortunately, "The Weight of the World" came at exactly the wrong moment in the series, because it effectively put a lot of the momentum that had been building toward the finale on hold. In the end, we didn't learn much from our trip inside Buffy's brain, other than that she needed a hot minute before she was ready to put up a fight.
6 Bargaining Part 1 (Season 6, Episode 1)
The central question for Buffy fans as we headed into Season 6 was simple: how are they going to bring the slayer back from the dead? They wasted no time in answering that question, but unfortunately, they also did so in what was easily the weakest season premiere in the series' history.
The main focus of "Bargaining Part 1" was on Willow's attempt to resurrect her BFF with magic, but in the midst of this momentous event, a demon biker gang showed up and tried to take over Sunnydale. The result was an exceedingly uneven episode. Much of the important action – like Willow going against all wisdom and reason and embarking on a dangerous endeavor and, you know, Buffy actually coming back to life -- felt diluted thanks to the weird and chaotic subplot. Sure, the Buffybot was sort-of fun for a couple of minutes, but we were all craving the real thing, and this episode really made us wait for it.
5 Flooded (Season 6, Episode 4)
Throughout Buffy's seven seasons, our heroine faced a lot of complicated problems. She battled evildoers, fought through depression and grief, and always managed to keep going. That was part of what made Season 6 difficult for many fans to sit through. Buffy, struggling with the fact that she'd been pulled out of heaven and was being forced to live back on the Hellmouth again, went through a serious (and understandable) funk. In episodes like "Flooded," though, it felt like we, too, were suffering through her misery.
Buffy had to figure out how to pay her bills and handle more serious issues like extensive household repairs. Creating an episode around the general theme that "life sucks" would have worked a lot better, maybe, if the whole series wasn't more or less based around that concept. The difference between an episode like "Flooded" and the rest of Buffy's episodes, though, was that instead of tackling the problem at hand with her trademark wit and inner strength, in many ways, the slayer just seemed so defeated. While that may have seemed realistic, it didn't really compel us to keep watching.
4 Doublemeat Palace (Season 6, Episode 12)
Continuing the "everything is awful" theme of Season 6, "Doublemeat Palace" found Buffy taking on a job that was arguably more difficult than being the slayer: working in the service industry. Sure, the idea of seeing Ms. Summers in a dorky uniform was entertaining on principle, but on a whole, the episode never quite found the fun. Buffy still hated her life, only now she was sleeping with Spike to distract herself from her unhappiness – and we bore witness to them getting it on in an alley during one of her breaks (seriously, the smell of grease and doublemeat wasn't a turn-off?). The fact that she uncovered her boss's nefarious dealings involving people in a meat grinder just added an extra layer of "ew" to an already squicky episode.
While the corporate training videos and eccentric characters in "Doublemeat Palace" may have felt humorously familiar to anyone who's taken on a job in fast food, there wasn't enough to laugh about in what was obviously supposed to be a lighter episode.
3 As You Were (Season 6, Episode 15)
As we neared the end of Season 6, everything just felt off. Buffy was in an unhealthy relationship with Spike, Willow was struggling to keep her magic addiction in check, the Trio was obnoxious and gross, and fans were craving some semblance of what the show used to feel like. You know what we weren't in the mood for, though? More Riley.
Yet there he was in "As You Were," diving back into Buffy's life and making her feel even more confused and guilty than she already did. The fact that he brought his severe and largely unlikeable wife with him only made his sudden reappearance all the more intolerable. The whole episode felt about as comfortable as it does to sit through a reunion with family you never particularly liked. Characters like Xander and Dawn acted like they'd hardly even noticed Riley was missing. Having him reintegrated back into the Scooby Gang, however briefly, only reiterated the fact that he'd never really fit in at all.
Yes, the short-lived reunion served as a reminder to Buffy that her life needed something besides vampire sex and misery. The fact that they needed to bring back one of the blandest characters in series history to try to knock the season back on track, though, says a lot about how much wasn't working.
2 The Killer in Me (Season 7, Episode 13)
Willow had a lot to work through after she went to the dark side at the end of Season 6. Luckily, she made a lot of progress in Season 7, and even seemed ready to jump back on the dating bandwagon in "The Killer in Me." Unfortunately, her long, slow march toward normalcy was seriously derailed. After kissing potential slayer Kennedy, she started to take on the persona of Warren Mears – a.k.a. the guy that killed Tara, and that she subsequently flayed alive in retribution. Throughout the episode, Willow and Warren's personas battled for dominance, and we eventually learned that the whole issue came about because of a hex Amy placed on her former friend.
The episode felt like an exercise in unnecessary torture, both for Willow and for us fans that would have been perfectly happy never to see Warren's obnoxious face again. All we really learned from "The Killer in Me" was that Willow still had her issues to work through, and that Amy was secretly an even bigger jerk than we already thought.
1 First Date (Season 7, Episode 14)
For some reason, TV shows love to cast celebrities in random roles. These stunt casting moves rarely work on a narrative level, and it definitely didn't work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. "First Date" featured pop star Ashanti as Lissa, a young woman that Xander takes a liking to and who, of course, ends up being a demon who wants to use him to further the First's evil agenda.
In so many ways, the episode felt redundant and unoriginal. Xander's love life isn't going well and he's accidentally dating a demon? You don't say! The First will stop at nothing to bring about hell on Earth? Shocking! Ashanti wasn't terrible in her role, limited though it was, but she didn't exactly bring anything revolutionary or memorable to her performance, either. The fact that the whole series was winding down made "First Date" feel like extra filler, time wasted that was made all the more frustrating by the fact that there were precious few episodes left.
What was your least favorite episode of Buffy? Let us know in the comments!


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Paint the House
The month of May is perfect for painting or staining a house and deck. This is due to the milder weather and extra daylight. Homes with exterior shingles may also require replacement pieces.
Check Outside Lighting
Lights on the porch, around landscaping, and in security systems should be checked to ensure they are in working order. Replace the bulbs and schedule routine maintenance as necessary.
Clean the Grill
Grills accumulate grease and require a thorough cleaning before each summer season begins. Use a special grill brush and scrub the grates with soap and warm water. All grilling tools should be cleaned and organized. Picking up a propane tank or bag of charcoal will save time later.
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Inspect fixtures to see if there are leaks. Use caulk around countertops and re-grout tile if necessary. Check drains for clogs and ensure the toilet is flushing and recovering correctly.
Check Safety Detectors
Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors should receive fresh batteries and be tested to make sure they are working. Fire extinguishers should be replaced if they are past the expiration date.
Dust Walls and Spot Paint
Use a static duster or a vacuum cleaner attachment to remove dust from walls, baseboards, and corners. Touch up paint where there are chips or marks that cannot be washed away.
Refresh Each Bedroom
Flip and rotate all mattresses to promote even wear. Put away heavy blankets and duvets and replace them with lighter summer bedding. Dust everything in each room, including lights fixtures, blinds, shutters, headboards, and nightstands.
Spring Clean the Laundry Room
Sweep and mop the floors, wash the counters, restock detergent, fabric softener, bleach, and other supplies. Run the washing machine through a complete hot-water cycle using vinegar or a special cleaner. Use a cloth to wipe off the rubber seals on both the washer and dryer doors. Remove the lint from the trap in the dryer.
Prepare Picnic Gear
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Upgrade the Porch
Adding rocking chairs and a swing will make any porch a pleasant place to hang out during the summer months. Simple white curtains add shade and a touch of class. A ceiling fan will keep things cool and comfortable and is a simple home renovation.
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Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) is set to enhance the country's Computer Science Research and Development culture and performance with its upcoming forum holding in University of Lagos from November 14 to 16, 2012. It is a critical step towards building the Nigerian IT Research and Innovation Ecosystem.
Information Technology (IT) affects all areas of life. Research and innovation have been the major drivers of the tremendous impact the computer science and technology industry has had on so society. Today's knowledge society is one in which science, technology and innovation is critical to development.
According to Dr. Adesina Sodiya, NCS Chairman, Publications, Standards, Research & Development Committee, the workshop became a necessity because IT/Computer Science Research and Development is an inevitable requirement for national development. In his view research and development in IT needs to be strengthened in capacity and contribution to positively transform the Nigerian economy and society.
NCS stresses that it is impossible for the country to develop without the promotion of research and innovation. This is essential for unlocking new potential. Nigeria needs innovators who can provide solutions to address the nation's developmental challenges. Properly thought through innovation programs can aid income and wealth creation as well as the development of industries that employ in significant numbers. NCS is committed to pushing boundaries in information technology research to drive improvements in society. The forum intends to build understanding of social and commercial exploitation of research opportunities to create jobs, new opportunities and wealth for the nation.
The workshop is in line with the promise of NCS President, Demola Aladekomo that NCS will spearhead initiatives that enhance its relevance in society. Taking research to innovation will help the country competes globally and create knowledge-intensive, technology-driven businesses. The workshop will address this priority area. Examples of successful IT innovation will also be showcased.
Bridging IT Research Human Capacity Gap
Unique knowledge sharing opportunities will be provided for researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Identifying and examining significant IT research trends and R and D investment areas, particularly in areas that have potential for addressing the country's key development challenges are expected to be major highlights. Building human capacity for scientific and research in computing is critical for enhancing research contribution and quality. Through the forum combing practice with training closes this capacity gap.
Participants will be guided on modern Computer Science/IT Research methodologies and tools by veteran academics and consultants. Practicals, assessment, modeling and simulation are all necessities to be covered. Though IT research can be rewarding and exciting, researchers often need career direction. Mentoring and career guidance will highlight the rewards, challenges, opportunities and career planning essentials in IT research.
The workshop is also an avenue to learn firsthand about grants, fellowships, scholarships, post graduate studies and forms of support for IT research. A must attend session is the session on writing techniques for grant seeking proposals. Case studies of successful IT research activities will be examined. The forum in addition intends to encourage the formation of research groups as well as roundtable discussions between the academia to address outstanding issues of research and development in Computer Science/Information technology.
Research and Innovation Ecosystem
To foster innovation for significant impact it is essential to examine how to enhance research collaboration between the academia, government and industry. NCS therefore holds the workshop as its contribution towards building Nigeria's IT research and innovation ecosystem. Participants should expect learning, empowerment and engagement in stimulating IT research and innovation and the development of relevant research and innovation policies.
According to Dr. Sodiya, NCS seeks to improve the connection between research and development and successful innovation of new products. Successful research and innovation should be a priority for all stakeholders who desire growth in Nigeria. In view of the fact that research and innovation requires considerable human, financial and other resources, NCS calls on the country's universities, research centers, as well as public and private sector operators to use the workshop to engage, develop strategies and invest in research and innovation.
Researchers, inventors, entrepreneurs, investors and policy-makers will all exchange ideas and work towards progress in this area. Being an active member of the ecosystem is about creating the future. To paraphrase Steve Jobs, "research and innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."
NCS is committed to ensuring Computer Science/Information Technology research is well, alive and thriving in Nigeria. It is a purposeful intervention geared towards leveraging on Information and Communication Technology and Science and Technology to drive the much needed social and economic progress.
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Arrhythmia represents a deviation from normal heart rhythm. This means that the heart contracts irregularly. The heart is capable of automatism, which means that it is capable of producing contractions that we cannot physically control. A cluster of cells that produce electrical signals are located in the right atrium and are called the sinoatrial node. They send signals to other cells forming the heart muscle, which react to this irritation by contracting. This whole mechanism is carefully regulated. The heart is able to change the frequency of its contractions and with it, the amount of blood that is expelled. However, sometimes the process that creates regular electrical activity fails. In this case we speak of arrhythmia, a heart rhythm disorder.
Causes of Arrhythmia
The causes of arrhythmia are diverse. Arrhythmia arises from an enlarged heart during untreated hypertension (high blood pressure) as well as with abnormalities in the amount of minerals in the blood, the effects of stress, inflammation of the myocardium, the use of certain medications, poisoning, etc. Sometimes the cause of arrhythmia is not known. Certain types of arrhythmia and the predisposition to their formation can be inherited. All cases have one thing in common and that is that they affect of the heart's system of electrical signal formation.
Types of Arrhythmias
Arrhythmias can be classified according to various criteria. If they are divided according to the section of the heart that is affected, then there are three types of arrhythmia: atrial, supraventricular and ventricular. Arrhythmias can also be divided according to their mechanism of development, i.e. the malfunction of the formation or the malfunction of the conduction of the electrical signals. Sometimes there is a combination of both. The third option how to classify arrhythmias is according to its frequency, i.e. bradycardia, heart rhythm disorder causing a decreased heart rate, and tachycardia, which causes an increased heart rate.
Atrial Arrhythmias
Atrial arrhythmias are such that the cause of the arrhythmia occurs in the atria. Atrial arrhythmias include atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and atrial extrasystole.
- Atrial fibrillation means rapid and disorganized contractions of the cells in the atrium. This leads to quivering of the atria and not to their contraction. This results in the incomplete filing of the ventricles and accumulation of blood in the atria, which can clot and develop a thrombus. This type of arrhythmia develops from valvular disorders and acute myocardial infarction. It is manifested by chest pain, fatigue and shortness of breath. Treatment consists of the administration of antiarrhythmics and if this is unsuccessful, an electrical cardioversion is performed where with the help of a device, the heart's natural rhythm is returned.
- Atrial flutter means the fluttering or quivering of the atria, i.e. rapid contractions of the muscle cells of the atria caused by the presence of an area with increased activity. This sends signals for rapid contractions of the atria. Atrial flutter is manifested by heart palpitations and can last from a number of seconds to a few days. Other symptoms can include dizziness and chest pain. Treatment of this type of arrhythmia is the administration of antiarrhythmics.
- Atrial extrasystole is one of the most common abnormalities. It is the addition of an atrial contraction beyond the heart's normal rhythm. This additional contraction can occur in the sionatrial node or outside it. Clinical manifestations are not particularly pronounced.
Ventricular Arrhythmias
Ventricular arrhythmias are arrhythmias of the ventricles. They can also cause an increased or decreased heart rate. The most common ventricular arrhythmias include ventricular tachycardia, ventricular extrasystole and ventricular fibrillation.
- Ventricular tachycardia is an increased heart rate originating in the ventricles. This typically occurs in patients with cardiomyopathy, following a heart attack or with an ion imbalance. The ventricles contract irregularly, which can result in insufficient blood supply, especially to the brain, leading to loss of consciousness. Other symptoms include shortness of breath and heart palpitations. Treatment of ventricular tachycardia relies on an electrical cardioversion.
- Ventricular fibrillation is the irregular and chaotic contractions of the ventricles, leading to ineffective contractions and therefore blood is not pumped from the left ventricle into the body. This type of arrhythmia is life-threatening. If ventricular fibrillation is not interrupted with a cardioversion within 3 to 5 minutes, the patient will die of irreversible brain damage.
- Ventricular extrasystole is the addition of a contraction originating in the ventricles or in the lower part of the cardiac conduction system, which under normal circumstances conducts impulses from the atria to the ventricles. These arrhythmias can occur in healthy individuals. Ventricular extrasystole is often asymptomatic but can be manifested by heart palpitations, chest pain and loss of consciousness. Treatment of ventricular extrasystole includes antiarrhythmics and in the event that these medications are unsuccessful, surgical removal of the area that causes abnormal contractions is necessary. Some patients require a defibrillator to be implanted after successful treatment.
Consequences of Arrhythmia
Consequences of arrhythmia depend on its types. Some are asymptomatic and occur in healthy individuals, such as atrial axtrasystole. The most severe and life-threatening are ventricular fibrillation, when the heart is not able to effectively contract and pump blood into the body. Certain arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation, causes blood flow to slow down and can lead to the formation of a blood clot (thrombus). This thrombus can subsequently travel into the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism, which is usually a fatal complication. The blood clot can also travel through the blood stream into the brain, resulting in a stroke.
First Aid for Arrhythmia
Arrhythmia should be considered a possibility if a patient complains of chest pain, shortness of breath and heart palpitations. Arrhythmias are often the cause of loss of consciousness. In the case of cardiac arrest and loss of consciousness, first aid in the form of a heart massage should be provided. Because this can be a very dangerous condition, medical help must be provided as soon as possible. In the event that problems suddenly occurs and then disappear, a visit to the doctor is recommended. Proper testing can help prevent further problems.
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I do realise I have been severely behind on updating. There are so many completed and upcoming projects that I really want to share with you guys! But editing pictures, videos and just thinking of content to write for a full proper post just takes up a hell lot of time which I haven't seem to be able to find yet. So here's a small collage of some of this year's work, some commissioned and some personal projects. May 2016 be much more awesome!
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The Widow - Poem by ritwika raha
In hollow hours,
In pristine white,
Mourning, she sat,
In her lonely fight,
She counted her hours….
Her days and years
In agony, in misery…
And In silent fear
The muted tears
Rolled down the faded cheeks
Neither mirth, nor time
Made it bleak…
The longing for love
The craving for crowd
Dead Life alive
Wailed aloud
But ears were deaf
And the eyes were blind
All freedom caged
And the life declined
A mirror, a brook….
A canvas blank
A hollow soul,
Hollowed more as the hours sank
She sat and summed,
The reveling souls
And dreamt of slumber,
A tragic hyperbole
She desired to love
To play once more
To embrace again
But the dreadful gore? ?
It made her love,
But love death and sorrow …
Cause wife to the Dead
Shall see no tomorrow! !
Comments about The Widow by ritwika raha
Allemagne Roßmann (9/16/2012 4:43:00 PM)
written in its intimate details of the thematic--i appreciate (Report)Reply
Neetha Sasidharan (8/15/2012 7:12:00 AM)
true and real poem...dude.....nice rhymes...kp penning... (Report)Reply
Zaid Akhtar (8/9/2012 5:16:00 PM)
And dreamt of slumber,
A tragic hyperbole
! ! w-o-w! ! (Report)Reply
Tapas Baidya (8/2/2012 2:33:00 AM)
The sufferings of widows vividly sketched here. A very good poem. Thanks.
Tapas, West Bengal, India. (Report)Reply
Louis Cecile (7/25/2012 2:00:00 AM)
the last verse really clinces it for me as it brings the poem to a sad climax and all leaves no hope. Great poem. (Report)Reply
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Restoration Tragedy
THE lesser tragic writers of this period, uninspired as most of their work seems when judged on its own merits, fall inevitably to a still lower level by comparison with the amazing literary powers of their great leader, Dryden. They have all his faults and only a small and occasional admixture of his strength and resource. In tragedy, as in other departments of literature, the genius of Dryden overtops, on a general estimate, the productions of his lesser contemporaries, and how closely his lead in the drama was followed may be correctly estimated from the fact that, in 1678, on his abandoning the use of rimed verse in the drama, his followers also dropped this impossible form, wisely reflecting, no doubt, that when Dryden was not satisfied as to its success, they might be sure of its failure. The productions of the lesser tragedians, however, in which a desire to catch the humour of the public and to flatter the mood of the hour is the most frequently recurring characteristic, remain most valuable as helping to furnish a clear idea of the state of the drama and the prevailing standard of taste.
The drama on the re-opening of the theatres was subjected to a flood of new influences. Paramount among these was the influence of the court, to which dramatists and actors alike hastened to pay the homage of servile flattery. This lack of independence on the part of the dramatists of the day, coupled with the general relaxation of morals consequent on the restoration, account, in a large measure, for the degradation into which tragedy in England sank. While comedy retained, in its brightest manifestations at all events, some redeeming wit and humour, tragedy fell to a level of dulness and lubricity never surpassed before or since. It should not be overlooked that, in this period attendance at the theatre became a constant social habit, and the theatre itself a great social force; and in this way alone can be explained the success on the stage of much portentous rubbish. People went to the theatre not because they were interested in the drama but because, to the exclusion of almost all other interests, they were interested in one another. This is strikingly brought out by Crowne in the epilogue to Sir Courtly Nice, where he says of the audience: | |They came not to see plays, but act their own, | | | | | |And had throng'd audiences when we had none. | | | |
It must also be remembered that this was an age which bred a succession of great actors and actresses, who occupied an unprecedentedly large share of the public attention. As Colley Cibber said, speaking of Lee's Alexander the Great: |When these flowing Numbers came from the Mouth of a Betterton the Multitude no more desired Sense to them than our musical | |Connoisseurs think it essential in the celebrate Airs of an Italian Opera. 1 |
The same must have been even more true of such a women as Mrs. Barry. Lee, Crowne and a host of others were perfectly capable of writing plays, with a French polish, to suit these new conditions; but they are unreadable to-day. The crowd of lesser restoration dramatists perfectly understood what would be effective on the stage, and for the rest they relied on incredible bombast and threadbare stage devices. It has been seen how, notwithstanding all the changes which had taken place in the literary and social conditions of the times, and in those of the performance of plays, the theatres were reopened in 1660 with favourite old plays; but now, side by side with the surviving traditions, new influences were at work. 2 Among these influences, the operatic element, which owed its first introduction to D'Avenant, became specially powerful in tragedy, and helped to bring...
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When it comes to ghostwriting law blogs, the majority view within the blawgosphere is "don't." At the same time, it is recognized that content makes a blog valuable to readers. So what can busy lawyers do to improve the quality of their blogs if they can't spare the time to create original content themselves?
According to an article via myShingle.com, one possible solution discovered at Pennsylvania attorney, Neil Hendershot's blog, Pennsylvania Elder, Estate & Fiduciary Blog: have a law student research and draft an articles for your blog, just as Hendershot did with Joshua Prince, a third year student in a class that Hendershot teaches on elder law.
Hiring a law student to write an article for your blog presents a win-win situation for all involved. The lawyer obtains quality content at reasonable rates (or perhaps at no charge, if the student can use the research for a class). The student gains valuable feedback from the lawyer as well as an opportunity to publish his or her article on the national scene. And because the student receives credit for the article, the concerns underlying ghostwriting aren't implicated.
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There's a lot to consider before launching your own business. Work from home or lease a space? Borrow from the bank or crowdfund? Don't let these questions hold you back from going pro. Use these 10 pre-launch tips to start your small business out strong.
No one expects you to have all the answers (and if you do, you probably don't need this article). Use Score.org's nationwide mentor program to meet up with a local mentor over a cup of coffee. Explore the U.S. Small Business Administration for everything from tutorials on crowdfunding to simple steps for choosing your type of business (LLC or sole proprietorship?). It may feel too complicated, but with proper help and research, you'll be just fine.
The internet is a beautiful thing. Stalk other businesses like yours to uncover what they're missing: Maybe your local record shop has a weak used vinyl selection, which is why everyone buys online. Check sites like Yelp to see other customer's critiques — these are market demands you can use to your advantage.
Entrepreneur Steve Blank once said, "No business plan survives first contact with customers." Be flexible. Your cupcake bakery's business plan might not predict that your store will struggle, while your food truck rakes in the, ahem, dough. Shut down the store, buy a fleet of food trucks and take over your city's appetite for cupcakes one block at a time. Leave room to adapt to changing trends.
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 53% of small businesses operate from the owner's home. Channel the money you save on office space into operations by investing in tools or resources that will help you do your job better without the overhead. If you need a professional office down the road, you can always rent a co-working space.
If you do end up working out of your home, you probably can write off some expenses on your taxes. The same goes for using your car for work — you might be able to write off mileage. Keep track of all your receipts as you get started, and read up on the IRS's rules for self-employment taxes.
Consider using crowdfunding sites to raise funds. If 1,000 people donate $20 to your future T-shirt design company, that's $20,000 without taking out a loan at the bank. Use your personal and business social media networks to spread the word.
What makes a business a corporation? What is a limited liability company (LLC)? If you are screenprinting concert posters all alone from home, you'll likely register as a sole proprietorship. Part of a co-op working in a shared space? That is a cooperative business structure. How your business operates, how many owners are involved, and whether you have investors will directly impact your business tax structure.
Tweet pictures of your landscaping jobs on Twitter. Post your newest vintage vinyl arrivals on Facebook. Connect with local and national blogs focusing on your type of product, and don't hesitate to send them samples of your latest prints, hair products or barbecue sauces. An active social media presence shows consumers that you are passionate, relevant and have something special to offer.
As always, we've got your back. — The On Your Own Team
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Survivor Story: Michelle Bryant
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Written and Contributed by Michelle Bryant
My name is Michelle Bryant. I went for my yearly mammogram on May 9, 2014 and was told on May 12 that I need to come back for a follow up.
I had the follow up on May 14, had a biopsy on May 20, and was called at work with a diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma and ductal carcinoma in situ on May 22, 2014.
I was so devastated. I met with the surgeon and was given my options. I had a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node surgery on June 5, 2014. I was originally told per protocol that I would have to do radiation.
On June 18, I met with the radiologist and was told I need 20 radiation treatments. However, if chemo was needed, chemo would be first. I met with the oncologist on June 19 and was told cancer is usually black or white and mine is in the gray area.
They ended up having to do four tests to determine whether I was HER 2 NEU positive and unfortunately I was. Because of being HER 2 NEU positive I have to do 18 chemotherapy treatments along with 20 radiation treatments, which I should finish next June or July because I go every 21 days for treatment.
Six of the eighteen treatments consist of 3 chemotherapy drugs, and then 12 consist of 1 drug. Thirteen days after my first chemo treatment I started losing my hair I found a Marilyn Monroe wig and decided to try it on because I thought it would be funny to play a joke on my daughter who loves Marilyn Monroe.
I decided not to take it home because it wasn't my color or style. As of today I have 4 out of the first 6 treatments completed and hope to be finished with this cycle on October 31st. Three weeks after I complete this cycle I will meet with my radiologist to start my radiation and will continue with the one chemo drug for the next 12 cycles.
I have been working during these treatments. I take a couple days off during treatment time and hope to continue working through all treatments.
It's definitely been an emotional roller coaster, but with the help of my family and friends I'm going to beat this. When life gives me a hundred reasons to cry, I show life that I have a thousand reasons to smile.
I look around and see that there is always someone less fortunate than me. I'm going to keep on fighting. Thanks for letting me be a recipient of Fight the Fight!
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The future, if Star Wars is to be believed, will be as much organic fibers as it is plastic and chome. We need a few naturey bits to keep us down to earth when computers run our lives. This should help the initiative. A $30 grass "folder" from ABC Carpet & Home. It works so nicely as an iBook sleeve.
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Judith. ..de Santa Fe says:
Absolute perfection.
My black iBook craves it ... .
in the future they will view our liberal use of petrochemicals with horror, as all of the items made with petroleum will still be around. By then, biodegradable plastics made from natural plant oils will be the norm.
mary says:
I love this...no more (i.e., limited plastics). This is so easy on your eyes, skin, and wallet and so beautiful.
Nice, Ive been on the lookout for some type of Safari'ish laptop bag. The basic blac nerd bag just isnt cutting it anymore.
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Paul Pincus says:
that's gorgeous.
melissa says:
Love that! So chic.
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Suara MBE Edisi Juli 2006
Exhibition and Seminar at MoNE
The Ministry of National Education (MoNE) organized an education seminar and exhibition at the Ministry in Jakarta on 22-23 May 2006. The event was attended by about 50 representatives from education offices in various provinces and 26 international agencies which are running basic education programs. The Secretary to the Director General of Primary and Secondary Education, Bpk Bambang Indriyanto opened the seminar on the theme of School Based Management (SBM). Two USAID education projects, Managing Basic Education (MBE) and Decentralized Basic Education (DBE) took part in these activities.
Ibu Kresni Wiyati, from SD 2 Wonokriyo, Kebumen (photo 3) and Ibu Sri Sumarti from SD Tangkil 1, Blitar, supported by Bpk Asari, MBE Coordinator for East Java, presented their experiences in developing School Based Management (SBM) programs, including teaching using active learning (PAKEM), involving parents, the local community and local businesses.
In the education exhibition the MBE partner districts made displays about teaching and management (photo 1). Donors, representatives of other projects and educationists from Jakarta were very interested in the MBE stand and this led to many questions and discussions. After Bpk Fasli Jalal, the Director General for Quality and Education Manpower (photo 2), had visited the stand, looked at the students work and had discussions with consultants and facilitators, he showed his appreciation by writing "impressive" together with his signature on the work of Ambar, a grade 1 student from SD Bremi 1, Probolinggo (photo 4). In the meantime Bpk Arief Rahman, a commentator on education, wrote his comments in a Big Book made by Ibu Wening Sri Peni, a teacher from SD Tangkil 1, Blitar.
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Step 1Bring the milk and condensed milk to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat and simmer 15 minutes. Add the seviyan, almonds and pistachios and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Halfway through, stir in the rose essence. The dish should have the consistency of a thin porridge.
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I'm trying to install this Python library (works with Java) and the read me file says to tell it the path to my JDK installation.
Any ideas how I would find this? What is it asking for, a directory?
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which java but that just said
/user/bin/java. I don't think that's what it wants.
I also tried
> sudo find / iname="*jdk*" but that seemed to just list 1000s of directories for some reason.
I'm on Fedora release 14 (Laughlin)


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If you're familiar with The Avengers series of films, which started with Captain America, you might also be familiar with the Wonder Woman controversy. Wonder Woman appears in the line-up of the avengers, but unlike most her male superhero counterparts, she hasn't gotten her own movie. That isn't because she's some sort of diva – … Continued


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