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Part 3: Marcus Ranum on the state of information security
At Information Security Decisions 2009, Marcus Ranum discusses the realities of compliance and standards and why security has caught lawmakers' attention.
About the speaker:
Marcus Ranum is Chief Security Officer at Tenable Network Security.
View the rest of the presentation:
- Part 1: The history of information security
- Part 2: The late golden age of information security
- Part 4: Vendor consolidation and technology integration
- Part 5: Predictions for the future of information security
Read the full transcript from this video below:
Part 3: Marcus Ranum on the state of information security
Marcus Ranum: Regulatory changes. Big changes here. The lawyers are here, and they're here to stay. Security practitioners now are kind of like a guy with a big, juicy sirloin steak strapped to their back swimming in a pool of sharks. Why is that? Because we have a limited budget for everything. Compliance is a limited budget as well. I'm sure most of you have had this experience, but there are a lot of organizations that aren't spending any money on security, and they're spending it all on compliance.
Now, in some cases, the compliance means buying some technology or doing something that actually pushes security forward, but about 20 to 30 to 50 to 60% of that is being eaten by your lawyers, which is good if you're a lawyer. I warned you about inviting the cockroaches to the feast. Once they're here, they're never going to leave.
And then, the next thing that's going to come is litigation, but that's another one. You've been asking for it, now you've got it. We've got all kinds of laws coming, and we're already starting to see the beginning of these wonderful things like the high tech. We're starting to see standards which are being created by people who consult for lawyers to promote security practices. So, essentially what's happening is that the auditors have realized that they can write themselves notes against you to pay their future pay checks, which is really a good thing if you're an auditor.
So, part two - the devastation. Security is on Capitol Hill's radar screen because security can be an unfunded mandate. It's a populist play. Eight hundred million credit cards leak out, and Congress can say, "We just passed a credit card protection act." What it says is the companies that handle credit cards have to spend more money trying to protect credit cards, and it doesn't cost the citizens anything. And the citizens go, "Wow! Congress passed a law to protect me, and it didn't cost me a damned thing." And they don't understand why their credit card percentages are so darn high, because it all just gets passed on to them. But that's what's winding up happening, right? So that's a big problem.
It's going to just get worse. The amount of complexity in legislation is only going to increase. We're already looking at some states that are looking at, "Can we turn PCI into state law?" That's one thing that's being considered in Massachusetts, I think, and in California. "Hey, let's do that." And then, of course, you know that the lawmakers are going to have to change it because they can't just let well enough alone. So, it's going to be PCI plus whatever our favorite thing is for our local jurisdiction. It's going to just get insanely complicated.
We desperately need national legislation. Now, that the freight train is rolling on the legislation front, we desperately need to coordinate this centrally rather than on a state by state basis. And I would even go so far as to say we desperately need to coordinate it internationally, but I have no idea how that could play itself out.
So, the effect. Compliance dollars right now are being spent under the guidance of the liability, which means the legal department. I don't know how many security practitioners in this room are answering to lawyers now instead of the chief technology officer, but my guess is a significant percentage of you. This is a problem, because if your dollars are being allocated, whoever it is that is allocating your dollars is going to always find room in your budget for whatever their favorite thing is. I guarantee you. So, that's going to be a big problem.
Compliance is going to continue to report to the legal department. After all, the person who wrote the specifications owns the problem. If the lawyers are writing the specifications, it means that you're working for the lawyers. If the budget whip hand is being held by the lawyers and they're writing the specifications, it's not merely that you work for the lawyers. You are their bound slaves.
And so, what I think is going to wind up happening is security is, well, it's not even a matter of competing. Competing is not it. What was the old anti-totalitarian thing? You know, picture a human face with a boot on it forever or something like that. So, where I think security is heading is picture security scrabbling around for the spare change that the lawyers dropped for eternity, and that's kind of where we're heading.


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The light morning mists of late Summer and early Autumn, combined with the relatively cool microclimate which exists at the foot of the gently sloping North Downs Way, allow our grapes to develop wonderful aromas that are part of the unique personality and 'terroir' of Godstone Sparkling Wines. Imagine a cloudless day in June, when the ditches are creamy with Meadowsweet and Cow Parsley, the air heavy with all the scents of Summer, aromas of splendour which we aim to encapsulate in every bottle of our English Sparkling Wine.
Godstone Vineyard is set in fifty acres of glorious countryside, within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the vines are grown on a gentle south-facing slope with free-draining Upper Greensand soil. Two varieties of grapes are grown - Seyval Blanc and Bacchus. We harvest by hand and only select the very best fruit.
At Godstone Vineyards the vines are grown and vinified in the 'Traditional Method' used in the Champagne region of France; the wine is fermented once on the barrel and then undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle after the addition of yeast, and sugar (known as 'tirage'). The second fermentation results in a natural Sparkling Wine.
A bottle of Godstone English Sparkling Wine epitomises the fresh floral bouquet, and crisp acidic finish which you have come to appreciate in English Viticulture. Straw-yellow in colour, a rich nose of orchard apples, followed by exquisite citrus fruits delivering a burst of minerality on the palate, this is England in a glass!
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Our self-guided vineyard tour is free of charge and available whenever we are open throughout the year. Please call in at our shop and collect a leaflet which will guide you. The best time of year for a vineyard walk is between April and October. Please bring suitable footwear ! We regret that we are unable to offer guided tours or evening tours.Click here for Group Visits information
Godstone Vineyards is situated with the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and if you enjoy walking there are some marvellous walks through gentle hills and sweeping valleys, with stunning views across the glorious North Downs and Wealden countryside, and yet just 30 minutes by train from London Victoria!
The walk which we highly recommend is the Woldingham Countryside Walk
This is a stunning trail in an unfrequented fold of the North Downs Way. Through shady woods of beech and whitebeam, across flowery swards with common spotted orchid, twayblade and sky-blue milkwort, then home past the grand convent mansion that houses Woldingham School, tucked down under the slopes of Marden Park.
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A glass of English Sparkling Wine and a Platter of British Cheeses at Godstone Vineyards!
A glass of English Sparkling Wine and a Traditional Cream Tea at Godstone Vineyards!
At Point 3 on the map, walk around the automated barrier which serves as an entrance to Woldingham School; then instead of turning left - as shown on the map - walk straight ahead (to the right hand side of South Lodge), and follow the bridlepath. Godstone Vineyards is a 10-15 minute walk from Point 3. It will be easy to retrace your steps back to this point after your detour!
(It is advisable to phone ahead to make absolutely sure that our Vineyard Cafe is open on the day of your intended visit - 01883 744590 - or contact us via Facebook Messenger)
Opening Times for the Vineyard, Shop, and Cafe:
January - December : Weekends & Bank Holidays 10.30am - 4.30pm
(We are closed between Monday - Friday throughout the year, also Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day)
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By Car
We are only ½ mile north of M25 (Junction 6), from the A22 (Caterham by-pass) follow the brown tourist information signs for Godstone Vineyards and turn into Quarry Road. If using a SatNav please enter the postcode RH9 8DQ.
By Bus
The easiest route by bus is from Caterham Railway Station. Take Metrobus Number 400 (information below) and ask the driver for the 'Quarry Road' request stop which is at the bottom of Godstone Hill. Our entrance is a five minute walk from this bus stop. For your return journey there is a bus stop on the other side of the road. Please take are when crossing due to the fast moving traffic.
By Rail
Our nearest stations are Caterham (2 miles), Woldingham (2 miles), Oxted (2 miles), and Godstone (which is actually in South Godstone, 3 miles).
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As an Industrial Engineer with a background in research and an interest in supply chains, I have been keeping abreast of recent retail and distribution news like some people keep up with pop culture. In particular, my interests lie in tracking how technology is changing the face of consumer goods. It goes without saying that over the past decade, the effect of technology on the state of the industry has been immense and widespread, affecting marketing, sales, operations, and security across the board. Among the most contentious and costly topics being discussed in the industry today are the difficulty of providing options for consumer purchasing, fulfillment, and delivery across multiple channels; the collection, monitoring, and securing of consumer data; and the struggle to find a balance between personalization and simplicity that will create a positive customer experience and result in return customers.
Predicting consumer demand has always been a challenge in the retail industry, one that can have a steep cost in excess inventory or missed opportunities. Now, with advances in technology giving rise to purchases across multiple channels (e.g., in-store, online, on a mobile device) there is the notion of omni-channel, creating a seamless experience and meeting demand across all platforms. This change in consumer habits, shifting from in-store purchases to multiple and mixed delivery channels, affects the stocking of stores and distribution centers, order fulfillment and delivery. Issues at any stage in this process can trickle down through the entire supply chain. Whether or not your supply chain is agile enough to handle the shifts in demand can make the difference between a successful campaign and a loss in sales.
As technology changes the way consumers purchase items, it has become increasingly easy to collect data on consumer shopping habits. This has given rise to the phrase big data, the idea of massive amounts of structured and unstructured data collected by companies, often with the intent of tracking consumer trends. The obstacle faced by many companies today is not necessarily the difficulty of collecting this data, but the difficulty of sorting the valuable data from the noise. Consumer purchasing across multiple channels also means companies now face the challenge of synthesizing data owned by separate areas of the business, often stored in multiple locations and formats. Foremost in the minds of many, given the series of recent events, is also the difficulty of securely collecting and storing this sensitive information. As technology continues to advance, companies are forced to stay ahead of the curve in order to protect consumer data or risk showing up on the nightly news.
As customers increasingly interface with companies through technology, it is more important than ever to understand the strengths and weaknesses of these interactions. In order to earn and keep loyal customers, companies are turning to the idea of customer centricity, focusing on creating a personalized customer experience while maintaining a clear and simple ordering, tracking, and delivery process. It is easier than ever to personalize the consumer shopping experience, and it is easier than ever to overwhelm consumers with a complex experience that drives them away. As consumers recognize that goods can be delivered faster than ever before, companies are struggling to reconcile demands for free and fast shipping with the cost of providing this service. While some companies are focusing on specific areas of the customer experience, it is also important to have a plan to communicate with customers when something goes amiss in this process (e.g., shipping delay, webpage error), and provide a clear and constructive response to prevent customers from jumping ship.
With the growth of technology, the rise in big data, and the shift in focus towards toward customer centricity for consumers in the omni-channel space, it is more important than ever for companies to leverage technology to track and understand consumer demand, and to meet and exceed expectations across the board.
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Alter/Ego: Superhero Comic Book Readers, Gender and Identities
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Degree NameMaster of Arts
The academic study of comic books - especially superhero comic books - has predominantly focused on the analysis of these books as texts, as teaching and learning resources, or on children as comic book readers. Very little has been written about adult superhero comic fans and their responses to superhero comics. This thesis explores how adult comic book readers in New Zealand engage with superhero comics. Individual interviews and group conversations, both online and face-to-face, provide insights into their responses to the comics and the characters as well as the relationships among fans. Analysis of fans' talk about superhero comics includes their reflections on how masculinities are represented in these comics and the complex ways in which they identify with superheroes, including their alter egos. The thesis examines how superhero comic book readers present themselves in their interactions with other readers. Comics 'geekdom', fans' interactions with one another and their negotiation of gendered norms of masculinity are discussed. The contrast between the fan body and the superhero body is an important theme. Readers' discursive constitution and management of superheroes' bodies, and their engagement with representations of superheroes are related to analyses of multiplicity in individual identities and current theories of audience reception and identification.


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We pride ourselves on our large and varied selection of Leland Blue, Fordite, Petoskey Stones, Copper Fire Brick, Native Copper, Michigan Green Stone and many other native to Michigan stones and materials. Whether it's a natural stone or an upcycled by-product, Michigan has produced stunning materials for us to work with.
Petoskey Stone
Michigan's State Stone
This interesting stone is a variety of calcite. It was formed by the fossilization of ancient coral, Hexagonaria. The coral lived in shallow waters and today's fossil often includes ancient silt and mud. Petoskey Stones are often found on many beaches of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, as well as in rock quarries from Traverse City to Alpena. The honeycomb patterned stone has a hardness from 4 to 5 and is the official state stone of Michigan. This fossil is around 350 million years old.
Fordite, AKA Detroit agate, is an interesting and historic byproduct of a bygone age. These unique "gems" are actually layer upon layer of enamel paint which built up over time in the Ford auto plant paint booths as each car was spray-painted individually. When the paint accumulated into thick layers, it became necessary to remove it, which auto workers did by cracking it off with hammers. The vast majority of this material was discarded, but fortunately a few workers were familiar with lapidary (art of stone-cutting) and salvaged some choice pieces. Today, this relic of our industrial history is very rare, valuable, and prized.
Copper fire brick
1870 to 1940
This unusual lapidary material is actually a historic relic of the copper mining era in the Lake Superior district of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The ceramic fire bricks that lined the copper ore smelters gradually eroded over the decades of use. The molten copper in the smelters then filled these voids in the bricks. When this great chapter of mining in Michigan ended in the mid 1950s the smelters were torn down and the bricks were shipped off to be re-processed for the value of the copper. Only small amounts of the old bricks were left behind for stone cutters and jewelers to discover. Copper Fire Brick is truly a unique recycled "gem" of Michigan.
Leland Blue (AKA Antique Foundry Glass)
Circa 1875-1900
This unique material was a byproduct of the short-lived days of smelting iron ore in Northwestern Michigan. The Upper Peninsula Mesabi iron ranges supplied the ore. A high grade charcoal made only from beech and maple combined with local limestone flux reduced the iron ore to pig iron, creating a unique foundry glass. Smelting began in 1875 and by 1900 had ceased due to lack of hardwood. The byproduct was dumped into Lake Michigan and shows up from time to time on the beaches from Leland to Traverse City.
Michigan Greenstone
This gemstone was made our Michigan State gem in 1972. It is unique to Isle Royale and a few old copper mines on the Keweenaw Peninsula. The name translates to "Green Star Stone." It is a gem form of the mineral pumpellyite that filled the tiny gas pockets (vesicles) of the billion year old basalt flows that underlie the Keweenaw and Lake Superior.
Mohawkite is one of the rarest and most interesting of all the gem materials found in Michigan. It was discovered in only two copper mines in the Keweenaw Peninsula, the Mohawk and the Ahmeek. It is a combination of copper, nickel and silver in white quartz. The distinctive "snowflake" pattern Mohawkite is highly prized by jewelers and gem collectors. None of this material has been mined for over 70 years.
Lake Superior Agate
World renowned for their stunning, translucent beauty, Lake Superior Agates are a variety of the mineral quartz. The combination of quartz with small amounts of different elements has created beautiful banding, varied patterns, and eye catching colors unique to each agate. These 1.1 billion year old gemstones can be found in and around Michigan's Lake Superior.
Michigan Mosaic
Once again, Gary B. Wilson's innovative lapidary skills have brought us a stunning new material. Exclusive to On The Rocks, Michigan Mosaic is a unique combination of Fordite, Leland Blue and Petoskey Stone infused with copper. This limited material boasts the best Northern Michigan has to offer.


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I looked for a man among them who would stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so that I would not have to destroy it, but I found none. (Ezekiel 22.10)
Intercessory prayer can only really flow out of a deep level of personal identification.
Compare the way we pray for a starving child in Africa to the way we would pray if it were our own child. The difference is not so much the scale of emotion as the level of intimacy.
When distant strangers become intimate neighbours our prayers for them find passion.
When Nehemiah heard about the disgrace of Israel,
"I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. Then I said: O Lord... I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father's house, have committed against you.
As we seek God for national revival, we have a priestly duty to confess the sins of our nation.
In scripture this is never a detached theological exercise, but a heart-cry, often accompanied by fasting, mourning and the wearing of sackcloth and ashes. In such prayer, we acknowledge that the filth of society infects and affects us too, and we cry out that in God's perfect anger, he would remember mercy and spare us.
"While I was speaking and praying, confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel and making my request to the Lord my God for his holy hill Gabriel came to me in swift flight." (Daniel 9.21)
Sins of the church
Charles Finney said that the two prerequisites for revival are prayer and unity.
Without a commitment to work with other churches and bless other traditions, we cannot expect our prayers for revival to be heard. Unity must be our top priority, therefore, for at least three major reasons: God commands unity.
Remarkably, Jesus only ever commanded us to do two things:
"Preach the Gospel" (Mat.28.20) and "love one another" (John 13.34).
It is the depth of our love for each other, not our doctrinal purity, that marks us out as Christians.
Revival requires unity
Unity does not require uniformity and it is actually a good thing that the church is made up of so many different denominations, streams and traditions. How sad it would be if we had to worship like clones, when God has made us all so different! The unity that "commands God's blessing" is relational, it involves loving - and liking - one another. We will never achieve unity around doctrine and I suspect God doesn't want us to all believe exactly the same things about everything anyway!
It is moved by passion for the church and compassion for the lost. It identifies with the wounds and the sins of others and it wrestles, like Jacob, with God for the blessing. Jacob identified with Israel so completely that God gave it to him as his name. From that moment onwards his identity was utterly, perhaps terrifyingly, caught up in the promise of God for a nation. We too should embrace the name, the identity and the destiny of our communities. But priestly identification at such a level can cost a very great deal; having wrestled in prayer, Jacob limped for the rest of his life.
Praying the price
I'm not talking about hurts and insecurities, which relate to the selfishness of others and need to be healed. I'm talking about the intercessory pain and anguish often experienced prior to breakthrough. The enemy will often target intercessors as they lead God's people into battle, and although they know the joy of breakthrough, they may also carry the scars of the fight.
Moving house is never easy. Lorraine Fenner, who heads up our church's intercessory team, has successfully prayed a number of people into houses that they had been struggling to buy. It is as though her prayers can cut through interminable legal red tape. But ironically, Lorraine's own family lived in cramped conditions for a number of years, unable to move as potential houses fell through at the last moment with depressing regularity.
It is no coincidence that many prayer warriors have known a great deal of personal pain and this has somehow refined their faith and focused their eyes on eternity in a way that makes Satan tremble.
Such intercessory warriors should be honoured and protected by the church because their ministry is probably the most sacrificial service Christians can give themselves to. That is why the church thrives in the blood of martyrs: martyrdom is the ultimate sacrifice, unlocking the purest power of the cross.
The price paid by those in revival is little compared to that of those who prayed it in and I suspect that particular honour awaits these faithful forerunners in heaven. "It may be that in the eyes of God it is a greater honour to be chosen prior to the outbreak of revival, to be an emissary and a channel of the living God in the preparation time, in the harder time, than in revival time itself. Masses of people then will benefit from the flooding of the rivers of God, but the honour of the battlefield, I suggest, is given to the pioneers who prepare the way for the later flood tides. It may be that you now live in the hour of greatest opportunity from God's standpoint. What an hour in which to be alive!"
Are you praying for Someone?
"The Spirit himself makes intercession for us " Romans 8:26 NKJV
"I will pour out the Spirit of grace and supplication " Zechariah 12:10 NKJV
In the early '70s, my family moved to California from Kuala Lumpur. My oldest sister was in her first year of college. I was an idealistic 14-year-old, enamored by the romantic notions of the hippy movement.
One night, I tagged along with my two sisters to what we thought was a concert in the student lounge. Before the music began, we sat on the lawn of the campus, getting high.
Three people walked over to our little huddle and began to talk to us about God. Something strange and unfamiliar stirred in my heart for the first time.
We wandered into the lounge, listened to some rock band play, and heard a testimony followed by a simple gospel message. I alone stood up to pray, heart pounding, so self-conscious among the seated college crowd.
That was the night I gave my life to Christ. Some 40 years later, I'm writing this in gratitude to that someone who prayed.
Someone had a burden for students.
Someone booked the lounge that night.
Someone invited a preacher and musicians to whom I could relate.
Someone put up posters and invited kids like me to come.
Someone cared about four girls sitting on the college lawn getting high.
Someone spoke simply and clearly enough for a 14-year-old to get it!
Someone sat with me after the concert to follow up after I prayed the sinner's prayer.
I was given a small gospel of John that someone else had paid for.
And three days later, someone wrote a letter and made a phone call, inviting me to go to church that week. My life was changed forever.
Every facet of that evening was an important link in the chain of events that transformed my life and, later on, the lives of my sisters, my brother, and our family.
This is the first time in 40 years that I have wondered, who was it that prayed for me?
Now I feel the Holy Spirit asking me, whom are you praying for? Is it a loved one, a friend, a neighbor?
Just think what God would do if more of us prayed, and invited, and brought someone to hear to gospel.
Source: Kathe Laurie website: http://www.harvest.org/devotional/


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I play my own brand of electroacoustic pop-rock as a solo act live, taking influence from bands such as Jimmy Eat World, The Gaslight Anthem, Death Cab For Cutie and Biffy Clyro. My sets are largely my own upbeat, melodic material, with a few covers relevant to the audience thrown in for good measure and i also look to include a healthy amount of stage banter in too. In terms of travel and playing expenses, for London i would usually ask for a minimum £40 and would be happy to play for any time 30 minutes+.
Gigging experience has taken me across the South of England, London and the Welsh Borders over the last 4 years and i'm looking to expand this further to wherever and whenever i can. I'm currently supporting the release of my latest album "Everything We Can't Leave Behind", released in 2015 across digital stores worldwide and have further plans in the pipeline for an EP later in the year. I've also enjoyed some recent success in the Adriatic area, having gained radio airplay and now charting on the Euro Indie Artists chart.


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A viral Facebook post purporting to have a video of an accident saying "Huge Plane Crashes Into Bridge!" is a survey scam.
There's no video of a massive plane hitting a bridge. The photo on the hoax shows a plane smashing the bridge–complete with fire and smoke. It also shows a person falling off the bridge.
The photo appears to have been created by a digital artist, but it appears the man falling off the bridge was inserted into the image later.
There's also several YouTube videos uploaded with the same "Huge Plane Crashes Into Bridge" headline. One shows a fake video that appears heavily edited to show a plane crash, dated in 2012. Another simply shows the same image used in the Facebook posting and offers no context, except for misspelling the word "bridge" as "bride."
When one clicks on the Facebook post, it redirects the user to a fake Facebook page that asks users to share or "like" the video before viewing it. This ensures that the scam is spread far and wide.
After the video is shared, the user is then asked to fill out a fake survey. It asks for personal information, like one's mobile phone, address, and e-mail. It's recommended not to input this information as it can lead to spamming.
When people fill out the information, the creators of the scam then make money.
Such scams have proliferated in recent months on Facebook, including one of a "Most Terrifying Accident Ever" with a fake photo of a roller coaster, and one claiming to have a video of the "World's Largest Snake" in Brazil. They simply redirect the user to a fake site that asks one to share the post and fill out a fake survey.


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There can be little doubt that the use of anesthesia with dementia patients is controversial. Thousands of readers of the Alzheimer's Reading Room believe anesthesia worsened dementia, and caused greater memory loss.
By Bob DeMarco
Alzheimer's Reading Room
The ongoing debate about the potential effects of anesthesia on persons living with dementia rages on.
Here on the Alzheimer's Reading Room we have had thousands of caregivers over the years comment that their loved one did poorly after surgery. Sometimes the state of dementia worsens and then comes back, sometimes it does not.
Sometimes short term memory worsens and over times comes back, often it does not.
There are three main issues right now:
1. How does anesthesia effect persons living with dementia?
2.How does anesthesia effect people who have cardiac surgery, hypertension and diabetes?
3.And importantly, how does anesthesia effect people who are predisposed to dementia?
I just finished reading an interesting article in Scientific American which addresses some of these issues.
How to Get Answers To Your Questions About Alzheimer's and Dementia
Issues that I believe you should become familiar with, and issues that you should discuss and share with others. Especially those of you that are Baby Boomers. The Boomers will be received a lot of anesthesia in the future - this is a certainty.
Excerpt from the Scientific American article.
It is common to hear that an elderly patient "just isn't the same" after surgery, says Robert Eckenhoff, an anesthesiologist at the University of Pennsylvania. Many people wonder if anesthesia—which is designed to make people groggy and temporarily rob them of their mental faculties—is to blame. Elderly patients often exhibit a condition called postoperative cognitive decline in which they experience lapses in memory and attention, but it usually does not last for more than a few weeks.
Scientists are working on ways to identify populations that might be more susceptible to dementia via biomarkers and other tests, and eventually hope to use that information to make surgery safer for them. This could potentially include smarter, biologically targeted anesthetics, along with drugs to counteract the stress involved in surgery.
It is difficult to untangle the effects of anesthesia from those caused by the operation itself, however. Surgery is a traumatic experience that is known to provoke inflammation. Eckenhoff believes neuroinflammation from surgery rather than anesthesia is the true culprit in cognitive decline, which can "interact with pathology that is sort of smoldering along in somebody with incipient Alzheimer's disease" and accelerate it, he says.
Here is the link to the article -
Can General Anesthesia Trigger Dementia?
We have quite a bit of information on this issue available here in the Alzheimer's Reading Room. To find all of it enter the word - anesthesia - into the search box over on the right hand side of the page.
Here are a few examples of what we have available.
Does Anesthesia Cause Memory Loss or Dementia in the Elderly?
Alzheimer's and Anesthesia
Study Links Surgery and Anesthesia With Alzheimer's
3 Things Everyone Should Know About Anesthesia
Bob DeMarco is the Founder of the Alzheimer's Reading Room (ARR).
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Are you watching the reality TV show, The Voice? My family watches it every season—mostly because my dad thinks his TERRIBLE singing in the shower means he could WIN if only Canadians could be on the show. (He couldn't!)
Anyway, this week, someone that I thought was a FANTASTIC singer (like, way better than my dad) didn't get voted through to the next round—and it made me a little sad. I wish I'd been able to vote.
Unfortunately, Canadians don't get to vote because it's an American show.
We've been talking a lot about "voting" in school this week—the U.S. presidential election is coming up FAST. Of course Canadians can't vote for a new President either (and I'm too young anyway), but of course the results will impact everyone around the world. Because regardless of WHO becomes the next President of the United States, it will be a historic event. If Hillary Clinton wins, for instance, it will be the first time a woman is President!
My teacher says that in Canada, like in the United States and several other countries (but not all!), we're lucky to live in a democracy—we have the RIGHT to vote, and the choice with the most votes is honoured. For our homework, we had to "put something to a vote." Can you guess what I chose?
Yep, that's right. I kept wavering on my Halloween costume this year, so I polled all of my friends and family on what they thought I should be. I created a ballot and everything, giving three choices:
- Superman
- Frankenstein
- A creature from Beneath the SOIL
Before the vote, I "debated" the pros and cons of each. Like, for Superman, I was concerned that it would be too predictable—I've been Superman a few years in the past. My nickname is even Superman. My "creature" costume is the warmest. And my Frankenstein costume is the scariest.
The votes are IN and you know what? More than 40% of the voters think I should be the "creature" this year. I'll be honest, that wasn't my first choice, but Mom says I HAVE to stick with it…because I put it to a vote, and going against the vote wouldn't support democracy. (I'm sure that's the exact lesson my teacher was trying to teach us!)
So it's official. I'm going to be a one of the creatures from the Beneath the SOIL Superman Duffy comic this Halloween. What are YOU going as?
Gotta Jet!
~ Chase "Superman" Duffy


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Brian H. Hoover, of Glenolden, Delaware County, was nominated by Gov. Tom Corbett on May 14, Hoover was confirmed to an eight-year term by the state Senate on June 25, and will represent District 8.
Hoover serves as Glenolden Borough manager, and is responsible for the borough government's day-to-day operations. He previously owned and operated South East Archery and Sports, which was one of the leading outdoor sales facilities in the Philadelphia region.
Hoover has 27 years of experience as a volunteer Hunter-Trapper Education instructor with the Game Commission. He holds degrees from Penn State University and Delaware County Community College. He is a member of the Delaware County Field and Stream Association, the National Wild Turkey Federation and is a life member of the National Rifle Association.
District 8 - Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Schuylkill
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This is a Tea and Klah shop on the corner of two large streets. The streets meet at an odd angle, so the Corner Klah is a odd pie wedge shaped establishment. The walls are thick light ocre plaster. Dominating the rear of the building is a large dark wood "bar" in back where the drinkcrafters make their teas and klah. There are too many tiny round wooden tables with matching chairs for the oddly angled space. Patrons tend to pull some tables outside (in all sorts of weather) to avoid the noise inside for the noise outside (the intersection of two busy neighborhood streets). Though spindly looking, the furniture is the same dark brown wood the bar is and are exceedingly tough. Tiny windows and some Ball Lamps 1283 lighten up the gloom inside the building.
The Corner Klah is one of those places you go to find people. This is a place where those of indeterminate employment can be found. Chimney sweeps, handycrafters, paintcrafters, and the occasional house cleaner can be found here, drinking Tea or Klah, waiting for someone with an odd job to show up. Some say that the Corner Klah at the Intersection is where one might be able to find those who handle VERY ODD jobs, if you get my meaning. Ask around, you might even find someone who finds someone to handle your every need.
Peterus is a heavy set, slightly round man, with jowels forming. He is always sitting at "HIS TABLE", something near the back near the feeble fire that heats water keg used to make the somewhat okay Klah and Tea served here.(Good thing the baked goods come from some place else down the street, or this place would have no redeeming qualities). He is the man to know.
There are always a few young lads looking for some odd coins who run his messages (or take them to the messager guild).
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Ryan Gosling News and Stories
Since people loved our first list, we decided to feature 12 more sexy men that would be much better picks as the Sexiest Man Alive than Blake Shelton
Meet Johannes Laschet, a classic menswear enthusiast and blogger who bears a striking resemblance to the Canadian cutie we've all come to know and love.
Ryan Reynolds and Andrew Garfield kissed at last night's Golden Globes Awards. We'd like to think they were rebelling against La La Land.
The Golden Globes' reputation never quite recovered when Pia Zadora's husband bought her one in 1982, so in that vein, here's who we'd buy awards for!
Justin Bieber, Ryan Gosling, Avril Lavigne and Celine Dion are all related! Well, if you consider tenth, eleventh, and twelfth cousins your relatives.
Ever since Zach Wahls confronted the Iowa State House of Representatives about their proposed LGBT discrimination, we haven't been able to get him off of our minds. Today, we're nursing our Zach Wahls crush the only way we know how – via Fuck Yeah! Ryan Gosling-inspired photos. Hey girl (or[…]


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Sportsgirl are breaking all the style "rules" this season with a range which they describe as Eclectic Minx. You can show your individualism and mix and match however you like. Now that is fashion I can relate to! Take a look at some ideas, all pieces are currently available in store or online: What do you think? Would you wear any of these styles? Let … [Read more...]
Forever New: Knits
The cold weather is well and truly here, and it is time to snuggle up in those winter knits. Forever New have some new pieces in their collection, here are a few of our favourite knits from the popular brand: With different lengths and necklines, it is hard to choose a favourite! Do you wear knits in winter? We would love to hear your thoughts on … [Read more...]
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Lily Loves have a new collection available at Target stores nationally and online. The range features pieces that are suitable for the weekend and are easy to wear with a youthful feel: What do you think of the Lily Loves range? We would love to hear what you think in the comments section below. … [Read more...]
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Another Feminist Hate Propaganda Rag Bites The Dust
The people have gotten tired of their liberal/feminist hate. In NY City the NY Times lost readership and revenue year after year until they went bankrupt and had to sell out to foreign interests. Across town the competing Wall Street Journal continues to gain readers and profits. People will pay for actual news. People won't pay for a steady diet of liberal/feminist hate. The Denver Post chose to work their owners into bankruptcy rather than stop their hate.
Congratulations Media News. Congratulations Denver Post. Congratulations San Jose Mercury. You got just what you deserved. Hate deserves to fail. May your bankrupt policies and hate rhetoric be relegated to the past.
These leftist rags will apparently reopen with new owners under a bankruptcy plan. If the new owners want to stay in business, they must fire the hate monger editors and writers who killed the papers. Only a change away from all hate all the time can save the publications.
Yahoo News Story


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You may have heard about the danger and controversy surrounding asbestos exposure and asbestos-related illness. More and more people are speaking up against their exposure to asbestos in the previous decades and how this has impacted their health today. Asbestos-related illnesses can result in painful side effects and life-threatening conditions with many sufferers dying from an asbestos-related disease. If you or a loved one is fighting for your life after possible asbestos exposure, then it is a good idea to speak to an experienced asbestos personal injury lawyer about your options. ShermoenJaksa Law has litigated hundreds of your fellow Minnesotans asbestos claims over the last twenty years.
The reason asbestos is such a danger to society is that it can take as much as 50 years for the illnesses associated with asbestos to be detected in your body. You may not experience the first signs of symptoms until years after the exposure. The asbestos fibers can break off and get into your lungs causing severe disease and cancer, especially with long term exposure. Asbestos-related injuries and illnesses include:
- Mesothelioma – this is a type of asbestos cancer that affects the lungs, the stomach and the heart. It is a leading cause of death among those exposed to asbestos
- Ovarian cancer, lung cancer, and stomach cancer – all of these cancers can also develop with exposure to asbestos
- Asbestosis – a chronic lung disease directly associated with asbestos exposure
Some of the signs and symptoms of the asbestos illness include chest pain, coughing up blood, trouble breathing, anemia, extreme weight loss and fatigue, and abdominal pain and swelling. Unfortunately, once these symptoms do appear it can often be too late and you could already be in the final stages of asbestos-related cancer.
The scariest thing about asbestos injuries is that many people were not even aware they were at risk at the time of exposure. During the past 100 years, asbestos has been used in several common everyday products. Even today there are still several building sites and other areas where asbestos has been found. You were likely exposed to asbestos at some point over the last 50 years if you:
- Worked in any of the trades
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- worked in metal work sites
- Railroad workers
Unfortunately, it is not just the workers at risk. Entire families are at risk when contaminated workers bring the asbestos fibers home on their clothing and outerwear over years of repeated exposure.
Currently, there are mass tort lawsuits going on across the nation by people suffering from asbestos injuries. It is possible to speak up and help secure a better lifestyle for you and your family by speaking to a personal injury lawyer about what has happened to you. Many people are not even aware that they could be eligible for compensation. Take advantage of our free initial consultation and tell your story to our qualified Northern Minnesota personal injury lawyer. Contact our Asbestos lawyers in International Falls, MN office at (218) 283-4494 or Duluth, MN office (218) 625-2270 for a free initial consultation.


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How to order this painting
- Select your painting size and add it to the cart.
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- Balance amount can be paid upon completion of the painting.
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I've been spoiled today. For Mother's Day I asked that I don't have to do anything with food. I didn't want to cook, fix snacks or drinks, or clean up. John has made certain that I got my wish! Out of habit I began to get Devin's sippy cup when John rushed into the kitchen saying, "Step away from the milk!" I love it! I think I'll ask for this every Mother's Day.
As for all the motherless children, including myself, may you have sweet mom memories on this bitter sweet holiday.


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A series of continuous, profound original epigrams and statements from the mind of RobFather X!
Narcissism –
Def.: (noun) 1. An excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one's physical appearance.
"Narcissism is not always such a bad thing. This word has been thrown around so often that its meaning is often used in the wrong context. Narcissism or not, some people are into themselves, into looking good and caring for their body. It simply makes them feel good. There's nothing wrong with that. There are people who think that being narcissistic is a personality disorder, disease or medical condition. Perhaps that may be true with some people, but who are we to judge how another person accepts or looks upon him or herself?
Nearly everyone has been narcissistic at some point – or more in their lives. One form of narcissism is masturbation. Over the years, people have complained that I write or talk too much about and encourage masturbation. Why not talk about it and encourage it? In a world where there is increased sexual awareness, unwanted pregnancies and where sexually transmitted infections and diseases (STI/STD) can be contracted from almost anyone, next to abstinence sexual self-pleasuring is the safest form of sex and is no less normal – or shameful than breathing. Most people who love themselves, their body and the pleasure it gives them, masturbate. Either get into it or get over it.
Finally, there are people who complain about others who take pictures of themselves aka "selfies". Taking a self-photo is another form of narcissism. There's nothing wrong with that… although while some of the pictures people post on the web are good, others are very bad and perhaps should never see the light of day. People should stop judging other people who take "selfies" and stop determining who should or shouldn't take photos of themselves.
CHECK IT: If more people were narcissistic and/or into themselves, they wouldn't have time to ingratiate (aka kiss the ass) other people to get what they want from them nor would they have time to get their noses all up in other people's personal affairs. It's that simple."
Try to catch up, muthafuckas!
Fuck –
"We think we shall be fuckin' INCREASING our fuckin' use of one of our favorite expletives: the famed fuckin' "F" word many of you cringe and know as FUCK on this fuckin' bitch we "affectionately" refer to as Fuckbook (Facebook). Some of you fuckers deserve to see more fucks, ESPECIALLY since many of you don't GIVE any fucks while others perhaps don't GET fucked enough! A few of you muthafuckas will be fuckin' sorry to fuckin' know us! Fuckin' eh! We don't give a flyin' fuck – that is, if we ever fuckin' DID! Guess you fucks had better bail the fuck out now if your fuckin' eyes can't fuckin' handle it when we turn on the "fuck-word faucet" – full blast!
Fuckstrated yet with seeing the word FUCK used in this post?? Stand the fuck by, fuckers; there are more fucks to come!"
Try to catch up, muthafuckas!
"I want to thank a certain Facebook friend who, in a phone conversation last evening, helped me confirm that I should not over-think my constant sexually adulterous behavior. In fact, he encouraged me to enjoy my life since I only live once, adding that I should do whatever [the fuck] makes me happy so long as I'm not hurting anyone. Thank you, T!
And so, to any christian or religious folk reading this post who might feel judgmental and/or who might dare to throw Biblical passages regarding my adulterous behavior, I'll simply be kind and leave you with this partial quote from Herman Melville's Moby Dick: "…from hell's heart I stab at thee…" Translated, that's me telling you to fuck off."
Try to catch up, muthafuckas!
Betrayal – (again I visit this subject)
"I've never made it a secret on how I feel about people who betray me. Yet there are those "christian" folk who still love to "remind" me how a "child of God" should act. I neither want nor need anyone telling me how I should feel, act or conduct my life. I've said it here before: Respect, Loyalty and Trust are important to me. Betrayal is about the one thing I will NEVER forgive and have never forgiven. In fact, if Hell existed I would gladly take my ticket to go there than to ever forgive someone who betrayed me; that's simply so that I do not risk having to spend "all eternity" with that sneaky, back-stabbing fucker in Heaven. I think even God would understand that!"
Try to catch up, muthafuckas!
Television Medical Ads Review –
Tighten "It" Up –
"Be it sex with females or with men, we men like it tight – but not too tight. If you're loose, you need to face the fact that you won't have your man around much longer. He's going to look for – and very likely find with someone else, that grip – that feeling of suction on his jawn. Aside for someone's appearance, being annoying or having a bad attitude, that which is loose – or is loosening is one of the main reasons many men will cheat on his mate.
CHECK IT: My advice: tighten it up, baby – and keep it that way. This is best done by exercises like Kegels but also by the occasional withholding of "the cookie" from every other swinging dick you see. That often means having the strength to say "no" – even if your sex tells you to say "yes". It's simply a matter of self-control. Period. There's never any need or excuse to whore yourself. Never. Listen to Archie Bell and The Drells tell it!"
Try to catch up, muthafuckas!
"In a world…. filled with many know-it-all, easily distracted young people, some of us older folk need each other to confirm that it is not US who are crazy!"
Try to catch up, muthafuckas!
"Fuckin' wiggers!" And I don't mean people who make wigs!
We all know some people of the "lighter shade" who act thus and make us decent people of color (POC) angry as fuck. And just as much as "they" consider me of the "darker shade" a nigger and therefore a person who is always to be "suspected", untrustworthy and one of thousands of my particular ethnicity who ought to be removed from the face of the earth – simply because my skin is brown/black/not white, so then do I often feel the same about "them". No; I have not lowered myself to "their" level in any corporeal action or form. I'm merely expressing a thought here in the hopes that somebody can relate.
And yes; I wrote the word "nigger" (that's twice, now) in this Hardline because unlike many reading this who seem afraid of what-ever-the-fuck that makes them think a fuckin' letter in the alphabet is socially acceptable instead of using the actual word – which everyone who sees the letter already is made to think of the "socially unacceptable" word anyway, I have never believed in playing such childish "letter" games. So called "political correctness" means little to practically nothing to me, so never expect me to conform. I simply have the balls to say those things which people on called "social media" won't say. "Wiggers" – and other people in general, ought to be thankful to whatever gods they worship that is ALL that I do!"
Try to catch up muthafuckas!
"There is one hazard to being a friend of mine or in a relationship with me:
Under no circumstances will I tolerate or ever forgive or forget betrayal, disloyalty and disrespect. My ex, many former friends and even some family members have learned this – the hard way. It is what it is, and at my age I won't change."
Try to catch up, muthafuckas!
You Don't Know Me!
"Rarely do I "read" people. I think "read" is the vernacular term younger folk use today to mean "to tell someone off". I will certainly "read" a muthafucker when it's necessary! I have a mastery of words and an excellent skill at clearly expressing myself in both verbal and written form, using as many or as few words necessary to accomplish that task. I'm simply skilled at getting my points of view across to people. On top of that, I have age, various forms of education and life experience that trumps over nearly everything most people can ever throw at me!"
Try to catch up, muthafuckas!
"I'm all for the selective elimination from the human gene pool of those persons proven to be intentionally ignorant and/or stupid. There's got to be a science fiction story related to this desire written somewhere on this marble that will make and keep my dick hard as I read every page."
Try to catch up, muthafuckas!
"My life is less stressful when I follow MY rules for living it."
Try to catch up, muthafuckers.
"Human ignorance is much like a weed on a well-maintained lawn spread: when it sprouts it's so easy to spot. Human bigotry is like dog shit on a sidewalk: when it's seen it's easy to avoid stepping in it and on a hot day, it's easy to smell, too!"
Try to catch up, muthafuckas!
"Whenever people say they "never judge", "don't judge" or "won't judge" you for being or doing "X", they are lying their ass off. Making judgments is in our human genetic make-up. A judgment of any sort helps us to make certain choices and decisions about things and about people. Ergo, we ALL judge – and we do so verbally, non-verbally (e.g., body language), and to various degrees for various reasons. The challenge is in knowing if, when and sometimes how to express that judgment and to or towards whom.
So when someone says to you, "I never judge", "I don't judge" or "I won't judge", try to remember that person may unintentionally be telling a lie without realizing it or maybe is saying that they will withhold EXPRESSING a judgment. Either way, it's always up to you to determine if you give a damn about being judged at all or not."
Try to catch up, muthafuckas!
Keep SOME Things to Yourself!
"People posting "new relationship" statuses all over Facebook often amaze me. C'mon people! Wise up!
I feel that certain personal things like new relationships ought not be announced or mentioned on Facebook. Just simply do not announce that sort of thing nor change the "relationship status" of your profile on Facebook. It's best that your new beau not do this too! Take some time – say about six months to a year, to allow that new relationship to grow as the two of you learn more about each other and about the sort of social media "friends" you each [think] you have. You don't need the approval or comments – no matter how kind or supportive, from any social media friends. Also, by keeping your relationship business private and just between you, your beau and within reason, the family and long-term friends you each share in real life, the stress of dealing with people who are envious of the relationship or who might have something disparaging to say about it – or perhaps about you and/or your beau, simply won't exist; at best such remarks will be minimal. Remember: you don't know all of his/her friends and he/she does not know all of yours. By "know" I mean…KNOW! All of your personal business, no matter how happy and excited it makes each of you, does not have to be told to the world – let alone to those people on some social media "friends" list; the majority to whom each of you have never spoken, never seen, never touched and whose air space you've never shared. Learn to be wise and mature about certain things you share regarding your most intimate and personal life in social media. You'll thank yourself someday.
That's just some old school advice from an older and wiser g who gives a damn."
Try to catch up, muthafuckas!
Fuck Me The Way You'd Like To Be Fucked!
"I'm not always sure about my sexual partners but my sexual practice is to always fuck each of them the way I'd like to be fucked: to perform like it's my last time with that person. I need to effortlessly make the sex damn good for me as well as for that person, otherwise if afterwards neither of us has reached orgasm – and physically felt waves of post-orgasm, then for me it has all been a complete waste of energy and time."
"Some were called or better yet, specifically chosen. Others were rejected or worse, simply ignored. On my Facebook page, get used to the word "friendectomy" and hope that it rarely ever has to be performed on my new Facebook profile."
Try to catch up, muthafuckers.
More Facebook Behavior I Won't Tolerate…
"RobFather X does not and will not approve nor consider approving Facebook friend requests from people who use a "ghost" or gender silhouette as their profile pic. We also will not click the name of the person making the request just to see if there are photos suggesting that person's appearance. Fuck that. We simply will ask ourselves, "Who the fuck is THIS???" then deny the request and move on."
Try to catch up, muthafuckers.
How I Often Deal With Fuckstrations –
"Many of us older, wiser and more sensible people sometimes wonder, "Is it me…or is it them and/or the situation?" While I realize that I am not always right, at least I stand confident in the convictions of my words and deeds. I never have a problem with someone proving to me where I'm wrong or have been wrong. It is one of the true alpha male (or alpha female, if you're a woman reading this) characteristics. Simply prove me wrong (providing resources which I can check will always help prove your case) and I'll acknowledge that. Present that proof with respect and I may even thank you for it! Regardless of the presentation, it's very likely that I'll accept the obvious evidence and move on. I won't present a childish temperament or fuss – something which so many other people tend to do.
With that said, my solution for finding the answer to the age-old question, "Is it me or is it them/the situation" and dealing with it is quite simple.
CHECK IT: Regardless of the weather or temperatures, I go outside and stand for about five or ten minutes. I close my eyes and let the fresh air hit my face, fill my nostrils and enter my ears. I try to become one with Nature for that moment. (This is great when you're out at sea; another reason for why I miss the Navy.) Sometimes following that or maybe failing that, I go to the restroom where I splash some cold water on my face and neck. I stare at my wet-face reflection in the mirror. If I still feel heated, I simply repeat the process. People won't see me for about fifteen minutes or so as I perform one or both of these important composure rituals. It's kept me from losing a friendship and/or a job. It's kept me from beating the shit out of someone or worse, thrown in jail because of it.
No; I do not have "anger issues" and I resent anyone making that assessment. You don't know me. In fact, I'm one of the koolest, most self-controlled persons you'll ever meet and know! I'm simply human; with a limited degree of patience and tolerance – just like everyone else. For nearly thirty years, one or both of these two rituals/options have helped to clear my mind, ease my fuckstrations, lower my anger and help me to justifiably realize the [often obvious] truth as I say to myself, "Fuck…it's them and/or the situation!" If however, I find that the problem is in fact with me, then I'll [try to] apologize to whomever I may have offended. One or both of these rituals has allowed me to then more easily move on to determine how best to deal with certain people and/or situations."
Try to catch up, muthafuckers.
An Observation…
"There are some things which I'm happy to have learned about a few of my Facebook friends. However, there are certain things about other Facebook friends that I wish I never knew or could unlearn. Really. Out of respect for the privacy of the latter I shall not elaborate because some of what I've learned or am learning about them deeply saddens me. This is not a judgmental statement but merely an observation."
"When it comes to what I find sexually attractive in a person, among other things, I tend to go by a person's physical appearance, attitude, sense of humor and an intelligence level that either rivals or slightly exceeds my own. A person meeting these minimum characteristics – and then some – will often have my attraction and attention. However, it is a person who has a certain degree of intrigue – in addition to the aforementioned characteristics, who will not only draw my companionable attraction but may arouse me sexually. I don't meet many intriguing people so when I do it's a very special thing!"
The Realities of Life and Sexuality –
"In my experience – especially from two decades spent in the Navy, I've learned that many men – especially the so-called "straight" or heterosexual men, don't really give a shit on who gives attention to their dick – or body as a whole. Get enough liquor in a dude – especially a very horny man or a very lonely and horny man and chances are he's down for almost anything sexual. Depending on the situation, it is often the straight man who makes the suggestion (read: "proposition") for sex – with any gender. Trust me: it's simply how many (not all!) men are – regardless of that man's sexual orientation. Alcohol does indeed lower certain inhibitions and can lead someone to shelve certain phobias, religious beliefs and/or moral codes simply to have a few minutes (or longer) of physical attention and sexual pleasure. The human sex drive is that strong in a man (and in women too)! Now sure; many straight men will deny having had some same-sex experience in the morning but never mind that! All that ever matters between two consenting adults is the…HERE AND NOW – which usually happens at night, often with a trusted buddy, a mere acquaintance or a random stranger! For example, I've been in some serious "Truth or Dare" games in my time – especially overseas and let me tell you; a man's dick has no discrimination on who gives it attention; sometimes neither does that man's face on who kisses him – French style! #therealitiesoflifebaby"
Try to catch up, muthafuckers.
…ALWAYS to be continued…!
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The federal government's Religious Freedom Review is not about religious freedom. It is homophobia and transphobia, pure and simple.
A leaked recommendation from the review, obtained by Fairfax Media, suggests that LGBTI staff and students could be fired or expelled from their schools based on their sexual orientation, gender identity or relationship status.
The full report is not yet publicly available. But if the prime minister's words are anything to go by, there's little substance to the idea that religious freedom in Australia is under attack.
Speaking a month ago, Scott Morrison cited the rights of children to perform nativity plays and discuss Easter as areas that might hypothetically need protection. "Just because things haven't been a problem in the past doesn't mean they won't be a problem in the future", he argued.
Despite their protestations that the report is to government and not by government, Liberal minsters have not distanced themselves from the leaked recommendation. When asked if religious schools should have the right to expel gay students, Morrison merely reiterated that "it is the existing law".
Morrison ally and special minister of state Alex Hawke was less equivocal, saying that the recommendation is not controversial, that people expect religious schools to exclude gay students and that "this is a manufactured issue that the left is raising to try and circumvent religious freedom".
Yet the authors of the leaked report admit that religious freedom is not in "imminent peril" in Australia. Despite the lack of any credible threat, they recommend the federal Sex Discrimination Act be amended to allow religious schools to discriminate. Already in some states religious institutions are exempt from anti-discrimination laws. This change would extend the exemptions nationally.
The review was launched in late 2017 by the then prime minister Malcolm Turnbull as a concession to the Liberal Party's homophobic right wing, which was livid at having decisively lost the debate on marriage equality. Tens of thousands of people across Australia demonstrated in the largest LGBTI protests in this country's history. Millions participated in the plebiscite that followed, delivering an emphatic "yes" for marriage equality.
Having lost the plebiscite, the hard right of the Liberal Party went on a war path about religious freedom. But if religious schools were to be consistent in their discrimination, they would have to exclude staff who have been divorced, born out of wedlock or who have had premarital sex. Based on nothing but intuition, I'd say that a significant portion of staff and students who work or study in religious schools are living in sin. Yet only LGBTI staff and students are targeted under this recommendation. That's because the real agenda is to make bigotry respectable, not to protect anyone's freedoms.
Religious freedom has been the weapon of choice for anti-equality campaigners, from homophobic bakers to public servants refusing to process same sex marriage licences. In the US, the argument has been used to chip away at anti-discrimination legislation and the 2015 Supreme Court ruling allowing same sex couples to marry.
If you want more evidence that this has nothing to do with religious freedom, look at the treatment Muslims get from the conservative right. Liberal National Party MP George Christensen, one of the champions of the religious freedom review, is also one of the loudest voices calling for the burqa to be banned in public spaces. Australian Conservatives leader Cory Bernardi, the former Liberal senator who launched his own inquiry into halal certification in 2015, continues to call for halal products to be banned.
The leaked recommendations herald yet another homophobic and transphobic attack by the government, and will likely fuel another round of culture wars against the gains won by LGBTI people.
These gains have been won by a militant LGBTI rights movement that has shifted public attitudes in favour of LGBTI rights. Despite this cultural and political shift, the conservatives know that they can still use homophobia and transphobia to whip up moral panics and galvanise their right wing base.
In one month, we will be celebrating the anniversary of our historic win for marriage equality. A victory won after a 13-year protest campaign that transformed minority support for equality into an overwhelming majority.
This review attempts to undermine that success and claw back ground that the conservatives have lost. We must defend our victories with the same passion and determination with which we won them.


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Chapmanville Regional High School has the highest attendance rate in the county for the fifth month of school. CRHS has 684 students and a daily attendance percentage of 92.53. This is the first time a high school has won the monthly attendance contest for Logan County.
The school with the second-highest attendance rate was Holden Elementary with 92.46 percent.
As a part of its "Every Student, Every Day" attendance awareness campaign, Logan County Schools will recognize the school with the highest attendance rate each month. The winning school will receive the monthly attendance trophy to display until the next winner is announced.
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So, the event has started and has kicked off with an interesting panel debate about the future of outsourcing and offshoring in Europe (Continential Europe that is, not UK). Clear differences were discussed based around the UK's long historic context of outsourcing and it's labour markets, compared with French, German, Dutch markets. Dominique Raviart, a senior analyst from Ovum's French arm gave some interesting observations on the potential for outsourcing in France, where he feels the offshore model is 'too formal for the French'. He did agree, however, that the next 5-10 years would be key and represent opportunities for outsourcers, but that typical outsource providers would have to be educated on 'the way Continential European companies work'. The private sector will gradually open up for offshoring, but he admits that understanding of outsourcing is much lower than in the UK and that a fair degree of learning is needed from their side too, particularly for BPO. Labour laws and 'social perspectives' (I took to mean job protection) are also significant barriers. So, Dominique believes the European arms of the international companies will do most offshoring/outsourcing business, and IT apps and Infrastructure services are far more likely to move before BPO. He raised some interesting stats - of the top 2000 companies (global), 60% use offshore outsourcing in one shape or form, but in Continental Europe only 18%. Not sure if this is exact, but the delta is interesting. His final plea to the outsource providers is not to 'oversell yourselves' by which he means don't claim to be a full service provider if you are not. Fair enough.
On the subject of statistics, I also note that there are tons of the things being bandied around and all are a bit different (and too numerous to mention here), but in a nutshell, they all make the same point: it's a BIG marketplace, for example: 'the European outsourcing marketplace is worth $7bn now, but will be worth $31bn by 2010'. Xansa's very own David Leigh provided an erudite reflection on the UK government marketplace, again to make the point that growth potential is massive - a £40bn size of prize in Central Government alone. It's also vital to look at the business case on a full-economy basis - don't just think 'jobs are leaving the UK' but consider the replacement of jobs with other types - the freeing up of money in the NHS Finance & Accounting BPO that Xansa's JV with the Department of Health provides funding for another 3,000 doctors or 12,000 nurses for front line care. So, labour law debates in Continental Europe should consider such issues, as the UK has been doing for years.


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Smoked Trout + Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
It's back to school time. For many, that means the days are longer, busier, and there's less time to prepare a proper dinner. But that also means fall is right around the corner and soon squash, pumpkin, and apples will make a comeback.
Stuffed acorn squash is a great weekday go-to because it's quick and easy. While smoked trout may seem unusual to pair with squash, its smokiness balances the natural sweetness of both the squash and the apples. By buying pre-smoked trout, it cuts the cooking time in half.
- 4 acorn squash
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 8 oz smoked trout (shredded)
- 1 green apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 2 scallions (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- Juice from half a lemon
- 1.5 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijion mustard
- 2 Tbsp chopped dill
- 1 Tbsp capers (chopped)
1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Prepare the acorn squash by cutting off the rough ends, slicing them in half lengthwise, scooping out the seeds, and cutting a thin slice off the bottom to create a base for the squash to stand on. Sprinkle salt and pepper generously on the insides. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until soft and slightly golden.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the trout, apple, scallions, olive oil, cider vinegar, and a small sprinkle of salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, maple syrup, mustard, dill, capers, and a dash of salt and pepper.
4. When the acorn squash is ready, evenly distribute trout mixture in the hollowed out squash. Place back in the oven for 8 to 10 more minutes. Plate the squash and drizzle yogurt sauce over the top.
Andrea LeTard is a personal chef, cooking instructor, and creator of Andrea's Cooktales, a recipe website and video series where there's a story behind every recipe. Her recipes are what she calls "next-generation southern" – fun and fundamentally southern with a modern twist using fine, fresh, and unexpected ingredients. She is a regular contributor on Local Memphis Live, her recipes have been featured on The Today Show, and she was chosen as a Top 100 contestant on MasterChef Season 6. Follow Andrea on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or read her blog and watch her video series at http://www.andreascooktales.com.


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Communications minister Lord Carter has insisted Digital Britain will bear fruit, despite his looming departure and the prospect of a change in government within the year.
Carter told Media Week while it "is for others to judge whether the process has been an effective one", he insisted "we have finalised the action points and draft legislation".
He said the General Election, expected next spring, "hasn't really affected the process". And he claimed much of his work would be completed even in the event of a change in government, adding: "I think you will find the Tories would keep more of the actions in Digital Britain than you might imagine and that they say publicly."
Five's plan to secure Channel 4's future by merging the two companies was rejected by Carter. Five strategy director Charles Constable said such a clear rejection was "a bit of a surprise", adding the merger proposal would have "given scope for further investment in programming and to increase both broadcasters' PSB output".
Some claim Five is now isolated among commercial broadcasters, with Channel 4 set to enjoy a new BBC Worldwide venture. Constable, however, said: "We benefit from being part of Europe's biggest commercial broadcaster, RTL Group. Everyone is talking to everyone and we will be part of the consolidation dance."
Some observers were surprised there was no change to the laws governing media mergers - specifically the Enterprise Act 2002. Instead, Carter said the law should remain unchanged, but with Ofcom carrying out a new Local Media Assessment to assess media M&A deals. Local Media Alliance chairman Roger Parry insisted all the LMA wanted was "an acknowledgement from OFT that the competitive environment had changed".
However, Jeremy Hunt MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, expressed disappointment that the current merger rules, "which seem to take little account of the competition provided by the internet, still remain".
Carter added: "The OFT makes a clear case in its report that the current regime can deal with the structure of the sector if people want it to."
Of his future, Carter refuses to be drawn on whether he would be interested in the ITV chief executive's job. All he would say is "you wouldn't expect all ministers to remain unemployed after they have left office".
Lord Carter on...
The BBC...
"I don't plan on having big fights with anyone, let alone the BBC. It is very supportive of many elements of Digital Britain, including our measures on [a Channel 4 and BBC Worldwide joint venture], digital radio, new media rights framework and moving elements of the BBC outside London. The only point they disagree on is the sharing of the licence fee.
Digital Britain's biggest achievement...
"The biggest achievement is difficult to pinpoint as there were such a wide range of issues covered. But we put the sector on the map and ensured cross-government co-ordination, especially in the processes around [information communications technology]. Finding a funding mechanism to activate the Next Generation of Broadband Networks was a particularly satisfying achievement. In media, highlights are: the radio measures are pretty radical, the service liberalisations of [ITV] and Five."
Universal broadband access...
"There was a lot to learn from the Irish universal broadband process, especially in terms of the tenders and policy processes. It gave us confidence that you can find solutions at the right budget. Ireland went for a wireless option due to the topography and population spread over there, but in the UK a lot of the networks are upgradeable, especially when you take clustering into account. We wanted a fixed and wireless option."
Digital Britain's biggest disappointment...
"The biggest disappointment was IP/piracy, which was the most complex issue to force through."
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