text:
You know a scientist has made it to the "big time" when they are given the opportunity to write to a general audience. Some thinkers, such as Richard Dawkins, have made their name via popularization. Others, such as E.O. Wilson, only became notable figures outside of academia after having established their reputation and stature within science. David Sloan Wilson has taken the latter path. Evolution for Everyone: How Darwin's Theory Can Change the Way We Think About Our Lives is an ambitious book, as the title should make clear. But just as E.O. Wilson's forays into popularization have been powerfully colored by the science which has shaped his life, so Evolution for Everyone is much more intelligible in the context of David Sloan Wilson's intellectual projects. E.O. Wilson spent the first part of his career defending the importance of organismic biology against the molecular brigades led by James Watson, while his middle years were spent elucidating the nascent orthodoxy culminating in Sociobiology: The New Synthesis. Contrastingly, David Sloan Wilson has been the grand strategist behind the guerrilla war on behalf of group selection. But it is perhaps due to his scientific heterodoxies that David Sloan Wilson has finally reached the prominence which has allowed him to have a voice to speak to a mass audience. Just as his father, the novelist Sloan Wilson, achieved celebrity status via novels which examined the human condition, so his son's oeuvre tends to be highly biased toward an examination of our own species through the lens of evolution.
Evolution for Everyone is characterized by a rapid-fire sequence of chapters which begin from the basics and ascends circuitously up the ladder of complexity and controversy toward an understanding of human nature. While Richard Dawkins' early scientific popularizations, such as The Selfish Gene, exhibited a laser-like topical focus upon abstract concepts, Wilson's prose comes at you in scattershot bursts as he sweeps across innumerable subjects, all the while lacing the evolutionary logic through the narrative. Some of the chapters in Evolution for Everyone are exceedingly succinct, a few pages before the leap to another idea. The core abstraction which serves as the axis mundi of the book is the idea of adaptive evolution; natural selection operating upon heritable variation. A close reader will note that Wilson barely touches upon molecular evolution & the empire of neutralism. Rather, Evolution for Everyone reflects the author's specific interests in evolutionary ethology and human sociology, putting the spotlight upon these two areas of study. Just as Daniel Dennett tried his had at the imperial game in Darwin's Dangerous Idea: Evolution and the Meanings of Life, so Wilson spends a great deal of time attempting to show the utility of evolutionary logic in resurrecting functionalism within the human sciences, in particular anthropology. Wilson's somewhat perfunctory abstract opening gives way almost immediately to his interest in the origin of human cooperation and higher order cultural structures, as he revisits arguments made in his previous works, Unto Others & Darwin's Cathedral. Though this focus makes the subject relevant and engaging to the lay reader, it does seem that Wilson spends a bit too much time on topics that are at the margins of evolutionary science. While it is a shame that the social sciences and humanities have an allergy to evolutionary thinking, neglecting the molecular genetic substrate which biological evolution is built upon to shed light on these issues might give the public the wrong impression about the general thrust of the research programs.
One of the strengths of Dawkins' writing is the singular attention in his prose to a particular issue at hand, a consistent reaffirmation of a way to look at the world, whether it be the "gene's eye view" or "extended phenotype." David Sloan Wilson does not have this strength, his argument is more diffuse, promiscuously dispersed across fields. Wilson explores the empirical nature of evolutionary biology through a description of basic experimental procedures which can shed light upon scientific questions. He highlights the use of adaptationist functional analysis in comprehending the ultimate utility of biological characters. He even addresses and argues for the the richness which evolutionary thought may add to the humanities. Separate they are all tantalizing tidbits, but fundamentally Wilson never drives the drill-bit to the core because another factual morsel around the corner attracts our attention, draws away our eye. Having read Wilson's other work and knowing his role in the "levels of selection" debate it is difficult not to note that he consistently attempts to interject a conceptualization of adaptation working upon various levels of organization, from the gene up to the species level. There are even a few oblique jabs at Richard Dawkins which come close to dismissing him as a peddler of tautologies. But I suspect that the novice reader to whom Evolution for Everyone is putatively addressed simply won't pick up on these details. It is after all somewhat much to assume that readers who are initially presumed to be innocent of evolutionary understanding will glean the subtle waters of scientific controversy which roil the field.
Speaking of controversies, one of the issues that any book on evolution aimed at the general audience is expected to do is address the theory as it intersects with American cultural winds and public policy. Wilson's treatment of this point is novel, rather than frontally decompose the claims of Creationists his tactic involves simultaneous dismissal coupled with an exploration of a debate from an evolutionary angle, illustrating the fruitfulness of the latter without paying much attention to the arguments of the former. Wilson analyzes and discusses religion in a general sense, bringing together social and scientific concerns. Strangely, he also makes numerous references to The Templeton Foundation, on the whole giving it a positive evaluation (it has funded his research on cooperation). In regards to religion as it plays out on the level of individuals he seems to believe it has had a predominantly salutary influence, and on the scale of groups he vigorously promotes a functionalism which contends that religion exists primarily to further the good of these groups. That is, religion has selective value. Though personally an atheist Wilson sees no reason to deny the practical good religion does, and he expresses open hope that those who reject the supernatural may one day be able to mimic the positive horizontal social benefits of religious organizations without needing to ape the supernatural vertical aspects. His intellectual breadth falls short in my eye when he claims that Buddhism is a step in the right direction, as I have noted before the reality is that modally Buddhist believers exhibit a great deal of belief in a "vertical" dimension to their faith, it is the elite intellectuals (like Wilson) who are comfortable with a godless dharma. Wilson's basic tack in regards to addressing the threat posted by Creationism to the evolutionary project is to offer up both goodwill toward religionists and keep open the alternative avenue of accommodating and exalting religious values while accepting the relevance of naturalism in describing the universe around us. Ultimately I suspect one problem with this is that he does not position himself behind any single evolutionary idea as an alternative to the propaganda spewed forth by the Creationists.
Evolution for Everyone was a quick and enjoyable read, the prose was breezy if not always artful. But, I'm honestly not convinced that David Sloan Wilson wrote a book that was as accessible or relevant to the audience he seems to want to reach, the broad general public. The data and analyses presented are intelligible and illuminating if one actually understands evolutionary biology and the controversies within the field beforehand. Though a well versed reader does not need a point-by-point refutation of the false claims promoted by Creationists, the 50% of the American public which has bought into the Creationist propaganda might be served by at least a tacit and nominal engagement of these talking points. Though I benefited from a further exposition on Wilson's thoroughgoing functionalism on many levels of biological and social organization, I am not convinced that without a fundamental grounding in molecular/Mendelian dynamics one can truly comprehend the grand scope of evolution's algorithmic power, from molecules to morphology to sociology. For the well informed reader the retreads of arguments made in Wilson's previous books might seem somewhat superfluous and unnecessary, thin gruel to the rich gravy that could be found elsewhere. The disjointed and episodic nature of WIlson's narrative leaves the reader fundamentally wanting more, as if the main course never arrived after several rounds of appetizers.
- Log in to post comments
More like this
From your description of his latest book, DS Wilson appears to be more of an adaptationist when it comes to human social behavior, including institutions like religion, than evolutionary psychologists, the dual inheritance school, and many other evolutionary ecologists interested in human behavior. The 'adaptationist program' - or rather, a grossly straw-manned distortion - was one of the main targets of attack by anti-sociobiologists and the like (pluralists, holists, dialectical biologists, DST et al.). Dismissive rhetoric like "Panglossianism" and "Just-So Stories" is still ritually (and usually vacuously) invoked. Yet, DS Wilson's adaptationism doesn't raise the same ire since it's not "reductionist." (Although it arguably is, as a variant of Universal Darwinism.)
This doesn't make DS Wilson right or wrong, sophisticated or not - it's just an observation about the various critics and supporters of particular scientific theories.
- Log in to post comments
colugo, wilson is hard to pin down. i actually liked his relative transcendence of the various "camps" re: "evolutionary psychology," etc. on the one hand, i think his argument about the relevance of evolutionary theory to english literature is a bit glib and underdeveloped, but he isn't one be modest and he stakes out the grand program of evolution with chapter titles which talk about how he's not afraid of genetic determinism (in part because of his emphasis on biologically rooted, but facultative, behavior). additionally, his adaptationism is post-biological, e.g., his emphasis on functionalism within the human sciences utilizes social structures as the phenotypes upon which selection operates (he makes copious reference to boyd & richerson's work, and he would surely go further than either because he seems to accept the likelihood of genetically operant group selection in humans in addition to cultural dynamics). he does make a reference to the "just so" criticism, though in my opinion he generally avoids addressing this critique in a detailed fashion, i believe he assumes the readers will be seduced by his adaptationism (the strategy he employs against creationism).
p.s. a lot of the book is drawn from wilson's interdisciplinary project on evolution which he started at his university. can't link to it now cuz his site is down, but google his name and you'll find it.
- Log in to post comments


text:
My first time masterbating with another boy was when I was thirteen. My friend Jay and I had built a fort in the woods, we were both hot and sweaty. Jay said we should take our clothes off and cool off. Slowly we both undressed and stood clad only in our undies. We looked at each others crotches before we slid our undies down our legs and off. Now we stood naked before each other, sure we had seen each other naked before but this time it felt different.
We then sat down on a log nearby and let the cool breeze cool us off. As we sat there I tried not to look at Jay's crotch, then at one glance I noticed that Jays penis was erect and he was playing with it. I looked at my penis it was erect too. I reached down and took my penis in my hand and slowly started to slide my hand up and down the smooth shaft just like Jay was doing.
Faster and faster we went until we shot our loads of semen all over the ground between our spread legs. After we had finished coming we both commented on how great that felt, it was the beginning of the many times we masterbated back at our fort.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Slim Wax Premium Edition – Gun Metal Black
1 item:
3 Click Variable Voltage(2.4v, 2.8v, 3.2v)Quartz Rod / Titanium Coil set in a Quartz ChamberTemp Control 350mAh BatteryLED Lighting5 Click On/Off – Safety FeatureUniversal Micro USB ChargingLIFETIME WARRANTYDon't overcook your delicate concentrates. Included: Slim – variable voltage battery with 3 heat settings. Fits all 510 thread cartridges Micro USB charging.ABOUT CONCENTRATE VAPORIZERSConcentrate vaporizers are vapes specifically designed for use with legal concentrates, essential oils, and legal waxes. Concentrate vaporizers contain a metal coil that heats up to vaporize your substances and turn them into tasty vapor ready for inhalation. SHOP MORE CONCENTRATE VAPORIZERS HERETHE KIND PEN AIMS TO BE THE WORLD'S BEST ONLINE HEADSHOPIf you have any questions or concerns about this concentrate vaporizer, feel free to email us at email@example.com. Our staff is highly knowledgeable about our products and always happy to help you make a decision.We take pride in honoring a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee on all of our vaporizers and accessories. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your purchase, send it back!
Currently there are no reviews available for this product. Be the first to write a review.


text:
+966 12 676 0000 Ext.2403, 2405, 5557
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — Prize scams continue to haunt people in the Kingdom despite repeated warnings from telecom companies and the police as well as media reports about people who fell victim to the scammers.
Many expatriates who blindly believed and responded to the callers who informed them of winning hefty amounts in raffles by well-known telecom companies have lost huge amounts of money.
The latest victims were two Indian women working in southern city who were cheated out of SR13,000 by the scammers.
The women received separate phone calls through a mobile app from a stranger who told them their mobile phone numbers had won a SR1 million prize in a lottery. He asked them to provide their bank account details including the one time password to claim the prize money.
The women fell for the scam even though they were well educated and worked as nurses in a leading hospital in Abha.
«The two women were so gullible to give their bank particulars including passwords to the caller who spoke fluent Urdu. One of them lost SR7,000 and the other SR6,000 when the caller used their bank accounts to pay SADAD bills for a data SIM apparently used in a foreign country,» said a source a familiar with the case.
Thousands of people in the Kingdom have received messages through WhatsApp from a Pakistan-registered number. The message read that the receiver had won a prize of SR200,000 and 500 grams of gold from STC, Mobily and Lulu Exchange.
Strangely, it also asked them to contact the head office in the UAE and provided a Saudi mobile phone number for contacting.
In every stage the scammers, who are obviously experts in GSM technology, targeted different victims without leaving any trace.
Meanwhile, police in Zulm governorate in Riyadh province on Tuesday arrested a Bangladeshi national with 150 SIM cards of various telecom companies.
In the past, police in Jeddah had raided the den of 12 Pakistanis in a mountainous area of east Jeddah. The men, who were all cousins, were involved in lottery fraud run through phone. The men had 68 SIM cards and mobile phone devices buried at the place to avoid being traced by the authorities.
Telecom companies have advised the customers several times not to fall prey to such calls by scammers.


text:
Mon 1 January 0001 - Sat 11 November 2017
The Studio
Five sharp, thought provoking pieces by writers from across the Yorkshire region performed script in hand- giving writers the opportunity to see their work start to come to life. The audience have the opportunity to comment on each piece and the performances are followed by a panel-led discussion enabling the writer to go away and develop their work further.
A great evening for anyone interested in theatre and new writing.
The evening is run by Script Yorkshire, an organisation dedicated to supporting writers across Yorkshire
Standard: £5.30
(including booking fees)


text:
Month: January 2016
Start the new year right by bringing together family, friends, popcorn, and a movie marathon brought to you by Control4! See how home automation can make your home theater the greatest high-definition experience: https://www.control4.com/solutions/entertainment Home automation with Control4 lets you control your mood lighting, star-lit ceiling, dimming the lights to start your show, or start with music while…Read More
How Can We Help?
Trouble finding something? Give us a call! Our experts will be happy to walk you through the best solution for your home.


text: Church bells are ringing in the Dollhouse as Dianna prepares an ambitious Gospel duet with an unlikely pair and Tina prepares for her wedding. However, wedding blues sink in for Selena when she finds out she has not been invited as a guest. With less time than ever to prepare, will the Dolls pull off a win and will Tina's wedding go off without a hitch?


text:
Managing your health: a guide for people living with HIV
Sexuality and sexual practices are incredibly diverse. Although we may think we know what we mean when we refer to "gay sexuality" or "what straight people do," as often as not we realize that we were thinking in limited or even stereotypical ways. The diversity of sexuality and the variety of sexual practices present challenges in writing clearly and completely about sexual health and HIV.
Another challenge in writing about sexual health in the context of HIV is that we are grappling with the role of anti-HIV drugs, viral load and the role they play in the prevention of HIV transmission. Using a condom for anal or vaginal sex is no longer essential to the prevention of HIV transmission. But the prevention of other sexually transmitted infections is also an important part of sexual health, and anti-HIV drugs do not prevent these. Many people with HIV, and their sex partners, are doing a major personal rethink of the idea of sexual risk-taking
Hopefully, this chapter meets the challenges of clearly explaining the relationship between HIV disease and sexual health for all people with HIV and their partners, because HIV disease has important consequences for all of us. The chapter covers important information for people living with HIV about what we can do to ensure that our sexual lives are as healthy and as fulfilling as possible.
What is sexual health?
Taking care of your health includes taking steps to ensure that your sex life is as healthy as possible. Sexual health means more than the absence of sexually transmitted infections, or the absence of other medical conditions that might prevent you from having a fulfilling sex life. Sexual health is not just the lack of such ailments or conditions, but the presence of a satisfying, respectful and beneficial sexual part of your life.
To be sexually healthy means enjoying a fulfilling and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships. Signs of sexual health include the ability to have pleasurable and safe sexual experiences that are consensual and free from discrimination and violence. To achieve and maintain sexual health, the sexual rights of all persons must be protected, respected and fulfilled.
But in the context of HIV, it's important to think about more than just your own individual sexual health. Since sex is, for the most part, a social act that takes place between or among people, your own sexual health is inescapably linked to the sexual health of your partners. The idea that you need to be thinking about yourself and your partner(s) may seem obvious at first, but not thinking this idea through can put you in situations of risk for transmission of HIV and/or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
A note about language: this chapter has been written so that the information contained in it is applicable to all people with HIV disease: men, women and trans people, gay, lesbian and straight.
About safer sex
A very important aspect of sexual health is the ability to have safer sex. For people with HIV, safer sex involves
- taking our anti-HIV drugs as prescribed in order to keep our viral load continuously undetectable, which prevents us from transmitting HIV;
- learning and practising behaviours that reduce the chances of transmitting HIV or other sexually transmitted infections (as well as hepatitis A, B and C and parasites) to our partners and reduce the chances we will get re-infected with HIV or get a sexually transmitted infection from them.
Though research shows that taking HIV treatment and having a continuously undetectable viral load means that we cannot transmit HIV to our sexual partners, safer sex remains a negotiation of risk between you and your partners. You try to negotiate risk or arrive at an agreement between the level of risk that is acceptable to you and the level of risk that is acceptable to your partner. The relationships among sexual health, safer sex and HIV are definitely complex and we continue to learn a lot about other factors that affect our sexual health, including getting and transmitting HIV.
For more information on the role of HIV, treatment in preventing sexual transmission read Undetectable viral load and HIV sexual transmission. Also check out CATIE's Safer Sex Guide.
Sex toys
Dildoes and other sex toys can be a fun part of safer sex. You just have to make sure that you keep them clean and don't share them with sexual partners. Wash them with soap and water before and after you use them. Better yet, use warm water and a little bit of bleach and then rinse them really well. Or, if you don't want to bother with all that, use condoms on your toys, or wrap them in non-microwaveable plastic wrap. Don't use your sex toy in one person's body and then put it into someone else's without changing the condom or plastic. Ideally, everyone should have his or her own set of toys that are never used inside anyone else. Be cautious of anything going into the body that might lead to heavy bleeding.
You can get more information on safer sex and sexually transmitted infections from your nearest HIV organization or public health office. You (or you and your partner or partners) may also want to talk about sex with a counsellor. Counsellors are available at many AIDS service organizations.
Other kinds of safe and sexy fun
Learning how to bring yourself and your partner to orgasm through masturbation is very safe and very sexy. You can masturbate together while reading or looking at porn, you can have phone and cyber sex, you can tell each other your sexual fantasies while masturbating, you can have or give an erotic massage, as long as no sexual fluids are exchanged. Perhaps Tantric sex, which views sex as a path to greater self-awareness without concentrating on orgasm as the "goal," has something to offer you.
If your definition of abstinence includes having great sex alone, try out porn and experiment with sex toys to please yourself with. Women-focussed sex stores can be found in some cities and they often offer workshops in masturbation for women who want to learn more about self-pleasure.
Safer sex when both of you are HIV-positive
Some HIV-positive people choose not to use condoms with other HIV-positive sexual partners. However, there are still risks that go with unprotected sex, even between HIV-positive people. So, while you may still choose to make this decision, it has to be made with some care.
First of all, it's important to be certain your sexual partners are also HIV-positive before deciding not to use condoms. People may make assumptions about each other's HIV status that could be wrong. Don't assume you know your partner's status; find out for sure.
All of the sexually transmitted infections we will talk about later in this chapter can be passed between HIV-positive people. In fact, people with HIV may be more vulnerable to getting infected with sexually transmitted infections. Hepatitis C can also be transmitted through unprotected sex.
HIV itself can sometimes be passed on from one HIV-positive person to another. (This is called reinfection or superinfection.) This cannot happen if you have a continuously undetectable viral load on treatment. But if you do not, it is possible to be reinfected with a different strain and this strain may be resistant to certain anti-HIV drugs, limiting your treatment options.
Safer sex and disclosing your HIV status
Sometimes people are afraid to talk about (or disclose) their HIV status or the issue of safer sex because of how other people may react. This fear can make a lot of sense, especially if you're worried about rejection or violence.
Discussing your HIV status with someone you're planning to have sex with is very different from telling a healthcare provider or a support worker. When thinking about disclosing your HIV status to sexual partners, there are many factors to consider. Do you tell someone as soon as you meet him or her, or do you wait until you are going to have sex? Does it make a difference whether this is a one-night stand or an ongoing relationship? What if sex work is how you make your living?
There have been an increasing number of legal cases in which people who knew they were HIV-positive have been taken to court for not disclosing their HIV status.
If you need advice on disclosure, on safer sex, or if you have fears about your relationship(s), safety or legal issues, contact someone at your nearest HIV organization. For more information about disclosure of your HIV status, see Chapter 6, Your emotional health and Chapter 21, Legal issues.
Preventing and treating sexually transmitted infections in both partners
A sexually transmitted infection is an infection that can be transferred from one person to another through sexual contact. Sexual contact is more than just vaginal or anal sexual intercourse. Sexual contact also includes oral sex and the use of sexual toys such as vibrators. HIV is considered a sexually transmitted infection. Others include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, genital warts, hepatitis A, B and C and parasites.
Some sexually transmitted infections, such as herpes, genital warts and syphilis are more easily transmitted than HIV, and condoms may not be as effective at preventing infection.
Many sexually transmitted infections can be transmitted to babies during pregnancy or delivery. Syphilis, like HIV, can be passed on to the baby in the womb. Others, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B and C and genital herpes, can be transmitted during delivery.
People living with HIV may get some sexually transmitted infections more easily than other people, and may have more serious symptoms. You can reduce your chances of getting or passing on sexually transmitted infections by practising safer sex. If you're sexually active, it is good idea to get tested for sexually transmitted infections regularly. Speak with your doctor about testing for sexually transmitted infections.
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. Symptoms of chlamydia include a burning feeling when you're urinating, and a discharge from your penis, vagina or rectum (ass). Chlamydia can also infect your throat and eyes. Many people, especially women, won't have any symptoms. If left untreated in women, chlamydia can cause a serious infection called pelvic inflammatory disease. In men, chlamydia can cause an inflammation of epididymis, the thin tube that connects the testes to the urethra (the tube you pee through). Chlamydia can be treated easily with antibiotics. If you have chlamydia, anyone you're having sex with should be treated; otherwise, you and your partner(s) can get reinfected again and again. Chlamydia is transmitted easily through oral, vaginal or anal sex without a condom.
LGV stands for lymphogranuloma venereum and is caused by a type of chlamydia bacteria. LGV is common in Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean. There have also been outbreaks among gay men in Europe, the United States and Canada. Both men and women can be infected with LGV.
The infection has three major stages. In the first stage, three days to three weeks after getting infected, there may be a small, painless sore where the bacteria got into your body (mouth, anus, vagina or penis). Many people don't get a sore or don't notice it. You will be able to give LGV to others from this point. In the second stage, 10 to 30 days later (or even longer), your glands may become painfully swollen. You may feel ill and have a fever, and you may have discharge from your penis, vagina or anus. If left untreated, LGV can later go on to cause serious complications. This third stage of infection can happen years after the first infection. Hemorrhoid-like growths can appear around your anus. The genitals can swell massively and the rectum (inside your ass) can be seriously damaged; you may need to have surgery.
Most symptoms of the first two stages can be easily missed. As long as it's treated before it gets to the third stage, LGV is quickly cured with three weeks of antibiotics and leaves no lasting damage. In women, LGV often shows no symptoms until the third stage.
Gonorrhea may cause a thick discharge from your penis, rectum or vagina, and sometimes a burning feeling while you're urinating. In many people, especially women, there may be no symptoms. Gonorrhea can also occur in your throat if you have unprotected oral sex. It can develop into an ongoing, serious infection if it isn't treated. It can spread through your blood to other parts of your body, and can lead to sterility, the inability to have children. In women, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease. Gonorrhea is treated with antibiotics. If you have it, anyone you're having sex with should be checked and treated if necessary.
If left untreated, syphilis goes through three stages, with different symptoms at each stage. In the first stage, a single chancre (painless sore) forms in or around your penis, vagina, rectum, mouth or throat. The chancre will disappear on its own in three to six weeks, without treatment. The second stage happens two to four weeks after the disappearance of the chancre. The symptoms of the second stage are sores and a rash that may appear over your entire body and/or on the palms of your hands and soles of your feet. You may feel like you have the flu, with headache and aches and pains in your joints or bones. In addition, you may experience hair loss and flat, wart-like growths inside your anus or vagina. Without treatment, these symptoms may come and go. However, you are only infectious during the first year. Symptoms of the third stage can be very serious and can result in blindness, heart or brain damage and, in some cases, death. Third-stage syphilis may take many years to develop, but people with HIV seem to develop third-stage syphilis much faster than others.
Syphilis is diagnosed by a series of blood tests. The first test, called the VDRL, is a screening test. Usually, if this test is negative, you don't have syphilis. However, people with HIV may have false-negative VDRL tests. (That is, the test says you don't have syphilis, even though you actually do.) If you suspect you have been exposed to syphilis, you may want to ask your doctor to run two other tests, called the FTA-ABS and the MHA-TP.
The usual course of syphilis may be faster and harder to treat in people with HIV. Syphilis is treated with large doses of benzathine penicillin, given by injection into your butt cheeks over three consecutive weeks. Penicillin is the preferred treatment for syphilis. If you're allergic to penicillin, your doctor may "desensitize" you to its effects. This is done by giving you tiny doses at first, and slowly building up the dosage until you can take the full amount.
Condoms reduce, but do not eliminate, the risk of transmitting syphilis when used for anal, vaginal or oral sex. Syphilis can also be transmitted to a baby in the womb or during delivery.
In the past few years, there have been outbreaks of syphilis in several Canadian cities. Many of these infections have been among people living with HIV.
Genital herpes
Genital herpes is caused by a virus known as herpes simplex 2, or HSV-2. ("Cold sores" around the mouth are usually caused by a related virus, HSV-1). Symptoms of genital herpes include itching or tingling around the infected area (such as the anus, vagina, penis or testicles), an outbreak of painful blisters or sores that later form scabs, and sometimes a mild flu-like illness. It may take two to three weeks for symptoms to go away. Doctors can often diagnose herpes simply by recognizing the symptoms, but infection can only be confirmed by swabbing the blisters and sending the fluid to the laboratory.
Herpes blisters may show up two days to three weeks after contact with an infected person, but can take months or years to appear. Once you are infected, the herpes virus stays in the body permanently, usually causing periodic outbreaks of blisters and symptoms. Some people have monthly outbreaks, some less frequently, and some people (about one in 10) never have another outbreak after the first. Between outbreaks, the virus stays in the body in an inactive state. Stress, menstruation, poor diet, lack of rest, illness, and exposure to extreme heat, cold or sunlight seem to trigger outbreaks for some people. Others don't notice any special reason for an outbreak.
Condoms can reduce the risk of transmission, but they don't eliminate it, since condoms do not always cover the infected area. The herpes virus can be passed on during skin-to-skin contact—mouth to genitals, genitals to genitals, genitals to ass and mouth to ass. It can be transmitted when there are no symptoms present, as well as by direct contact with a sore. As with all sexually transmitted infections, pregnant women can pass the virus to their babies during delivery.
There's no cure for herpes infection, but treatment can reduce the symptoms and speed up recovery. The possibility of repeated outbreaks varies from person to person. In time, outbreaks may become less frequent or stop altogether. However, people with severely weakened immune systems (very low CD4+ cell counts) can experience more severe and more frequent outbreaks. Having herpes can also make it easier to transmit or be infected by HIV.
HPV and genital warts
The human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause genital warts. These warts appear, often in large numbers, around the head of your penis, on your vulval lips, in your vagina, on your cervix, on your anus (your asshole), in your rectum (inside your ass) or around your groin area. The warts are ugly but generally painless. They may make sex less pleasant. The warts are usually removed with liquid nitrogen.
The human papillomavirus is associated with cervical dysplasia (abnormal cells of the cervix) and cervical cancer in women, and with anal dysplasia (abnormal cells of the anus) and anal cancer in both men and women.
Women who have HIV should have regular Pap tests. Men who have had the human papillomavirus should have regular rectal exams and possibly Pap tests of the rectum, where available. Condoms reduce but do not eliminate the risk of transmission. Vaccination can prevent some strains of papillomavirus infection. This may reduce the likelihood of getting warts or cancers. Vaccination may have a role to play for people living with HIV—especially if given before exposure to the papillomavirus strains targeted by the vaccine.
Hepatitis A, B and C
For more information on hepatitis A, B and C see Chapter 12, HIV-related infections and cancers.
Sexual dysfunction
Practising safer sex and keeping it sexy can be a challenge for everyone. Sexual dysfunction can be defined as any difficulty during sex that prevents the individual or couple from enjoying sexual activity. Living with HIV can increase the challenge, as certain anti-HIV drugs might cause problems in becoming or staying aroused. Using a condom can interrupt the moment, and make this even more difficult. It is important to talk to your doctor or other healthcare provider because, in many cases, sexual dysfunction can be treated and you can have a fulfilling and safe sexual life.
Relationship issues
Beginning and maintaining a relationship can be challenging. Living with HIV can add a complication and may make a romantic or sexual relationship seem impossible. Still, many people with HIV are in fulfilling relationships, some with partners who are HIV-negative and others with partners who are also living with HIV. Some people with HIV choose not to focus on romantic or sexual relationships and are satisfied to focus on relationships with friends and family.
People in relationships may work to make decisions together, including decisions about sexual activities and sexual health. However, partners in relationships may find it hard to balance each other's concerns, needs and influence. When one partner has more power and control than the other, it is important to talk about this imbalance. Power imbalances in relationships can develop for all sorts of reasons. For example, one partner might earn more money and the other is dependent on him or her for living expenses. Power imbalances can change: one partner might have power in one circumstance but not in another.
Be aware of the power you hold in your relationship. Make sure it doesn't prevent you and your partner from talking about things that are important to each of you. Make sure that both you and your partner(s) are able to communicate freely.
Sometimes the use of unequal power, or the fear that it might be used, might make it difficult for you to insist on things that are important to you, such as condom use. If this is the case, talk to someone—a friend, supportive family member or a community organization.
Undetectable viral load and HIV sexual transmission – how to make it work for you
Safer Sex Guide – A guide that gives tips to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and explains how to make sex safer.
The Positive Side – Health and wellness magazine contains articles about healthy living.
Fact Sheets on sexually transmitted infections - Comprehensive information for people living with HIV and their care providers


text:
Event box
Lawyer in the Library
Free legal assistance is provided by a volunteer lawyer from the Alameda County Bar Association. The attorney will consult to define your problem, advise you of your options, get you started with a solution, and make a referral when needed.
The Dublin Library will start taking sign-ups for the Lawyer in the Library one week before the lawyer's appearance. Advance registration is required.
In registering for an appointment, you agree to the following limitations and conditions:
Your appointment must be used to talk about your own legal issues.
Your appointment is for a maximum 15 minutes.
You must arrive 5 minutes early to check in at the Reference Desk to secure your appointment. Latecomers forfeit their appointment.
You have not had an appointment within the past six months. A no-show is considered an appointment.
You will bring any paperwork pertaining to your case when you come to see the lawyer.
This free consultation is not intended to, and does not establish, a continuing attorney/client relationship. The volunteer attorney can only provide brief consultation and referrals (as necessary). The volunteer will not represent you in any matter.
If you understand and agree to these terms, you may ask to sign up for a 15-minute appointment at the Adult Reference Desk or by calling 925-803-7252.
- Date:
- Wednesday, June 12, 2019
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- Virginia Bennett Room
- Library:
- Dublin Library
- Audience:
- Adults Older Adults
- Categories:
- Finances, Health, Jobs, Legal
The Library is wheelchair accessible. TTY or an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter will be provided for this program if requested at least 7 days in advance. For assistance, please contact your library or firstname.lastname@example.com. Events subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
All Alameda County Library events are free.


text:
What is RM Cash
Hi. Sign in
Account / Orders
Sign in or create an account to get RM cash on orders and open more site features.
LEONARDO in OR
I would recommend this boots they work just how they are supose to, they're my only riding boots and they've hold up pretty good! The only thing is that some little bolts holding the straps did fall of so make sure to always check every so often so you wont have a lost strap holder.Read All Reviews
Eric in FL
Size 13 yeah. If your foot is narrow. And your calf muscles are small, it will work. I'm a size 12 with a 4 1/2 inch wide foot or 5E. Like trying to fit a sausage in a hotdog bun. It hurt trying to put them on let alone stand. They look well built. These boots had one of the tightest fits I've ever tried on, for a size 13. So yeah. No dice. And this was a hassle to send back. If you don't have a printer, or a place to print, This was a nightmare to return. Drove all over the place to find a darn printer that could print this label. Now I'm still waiting for a refund. Two weeks with out My boots now. These things wasted my time.Read All Reviews
Connor in ID
Would recommend they fit great they protect great the only thing I would like would be a little more ventilation and little better water but other than great boots for the priceRead All Reviews
Brian in OH
Strap broke with less than 15 hours of riding time. I take care of my gear and don't ride very often. Since its beyond one year they are out of warranty. now I have a useless pair of boots. Fox quality is terrible. Not what is used to be. I had a pair of alpinestars for 20 years, I should at least get 5-10 years out of a pair of fox boots! NOPE. Never buying fox again.Read All Reviews
Brian in OH
Long time fan of fox products. I had these boots for 2 years and rarely used them. The lower strap broke on both my boot and my friends fox boots. Since they are past the 1 year warranty I have useless boots now. My son's cheap oneal boots have held up better for half the price. Don't buy fox...they are cheap and don't stand behind their productsRead All Reviews
Michael in NJ
I can only attest to how fast my RM delivery came *****! I ordered these boots and had to return them, I have a 9.5 w foot. I ordered these boots in a size 10 figured I would be ok. No go! I have a size 10, 43cm O'Neill boot that needs replacing, I got 3or4 years out of them. The size 10 O'Neill's fit a wider foot better! I hope this helps othersRead All Reviews


text:
Mark has practiced massage and bodywork since 1990. His foundation stems from an energetic perspective of the body: that every manifestation of the physical has an emotional or spiritual root.
He feels that health of the body/mind/spirit system stems from proper diet, attitude, and excercise of the person, and that therapeutic bodywork comes after appropriate attention to the complexities of living in wholeness.
The person is seen as a multidimensional soul living a three dimensional existence, complete with all its anomalies!
But the many years of pioneering souls who have studied the human energy complex have added immeasurably to the literature and techniques to abate pain and establish balance and harmony.
Finding and maintaining this balance is the aim of Massage for Wholeness.


text:
Swansea City are shit this season, am I right? Shit players, shit management, shit strategy, just shit. Your team is your team though, you gotta support them through thick and thin, but that doesn't mean you can't take the piss out of them! This is the perfect gift for all those disappointed fans out there or maybe even as a joke gift for a friend who likes a rival squad. If you are fed up with The Swans football, you need this shirt!
Each shirt is printed using direct-to-garment methods. This technique uses special inks that are absorbed into the fabric, much better than iron-on graphics and screen prints that feel heavy and plastic. These shirts feel fantastic to wear, are high-quality, and long lasting. If you are like me, you just want a normal t-shirt without all sorts of futuristic bells and buzzwords, that isn't cut so slim you aren't sure if you bought a kid's size. Just a solid shirt, that's what I got for you.
The shirts are unisex sized and 100% pre-shrunk cotton. If you have a special request for a different style, please message me and we can work something out. Ladies cuts are available for most shirts, there are a few color restrictions so if you don't see an option for a ladies cut feel free to contact me and I can double check availability.
S - Chest: 18", Length: 28", Sleeve-back: 16.5"
M - Chest: 20", Length: 29", Sleeve-back: 18"
L - Chest: 22", Length: 30", Sleeve-back: 19.5"
XL - Chest: 24", Length: 31", Sleeve-back: 21"
2XL- Chest: 26", Length: 32", Sleeve-back: 22.5"
3XL - Chest: 28", Length: 33", Sleeve-back: 24"
Ladies (if no option for ladies sizes, it is because color limitations for one of the colors. Contact me with questions)
S - Chest: 17.25", Length: 25.5", Sleeve-back: 13.25"
M - Chest: 19.25", Length: 26", Sleeve-back: 14"
L - Chest: 21.25", Length: 27", Sleeve-back: 14.75"
XL -Chest: 23.25", Length: 28", Sleeve-back: 15.75"
2XL-Chest: 25.25", Length: 28.5", Sleeve-back: 16.75"
3XL-Chest: 27.25", Length: 29", Sleeve-back: 17.5"
Each order will be created and shipped within the United States. Each shirt is made to order, so make sure you are happy with the sizes and colors and your address and whatever else information I need to know. Shirts can take roughly 3-5 days to print and then shipping is 2-4 days. These are average times, don't set your watch to them. Feel free to contact me with any concerns.
We Also Recommend


text:
By means of high-quality diamond electrodes our devices generate electrochemical pathways in the water and strong oxidizing agents and radicals without chemical additives. Not only ozone (O3) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), but also hydroxyl radicals (OH◦), which are regarded as the strongest oxidizing agent, are generated with high current yield from the water molecules.
The oxidation power of these active substances is so great that even persistent pollutants and germs are reliably and completely oxidized and thus rendered harmless.
An additional secondary effect of electrolysis: the surface tension is massively reduced. As a result, the wetting action of water is improved and, for example, it can be better mixed with powdered media.
The systems with diamond electrodes are therefore also ideal for the sterilization of high-purity process waters, which are used for the production of various products.


text:
Constraining Laurentide Ice Sheet meltwater routing changes in eastern New York State using berillyum-10 dating
Porreca, Charles J.
MetadataShow full item record
As the Laurentide Ice Sheet (LIS) retreated north of the Adirondack Mountains of eastern New York State near the end of the Late Pleistocene glaciation, the ice dam at Covey Hill, which held back Glacial Lake Iroquois (GLI) waters at its northeastern margin was breached. This event caused a shift in LIS meltwater outflow from GLI via the Mohawk valley spillway at the southeastern margin of the lake to its northeastern margin at Covey Hill. From Covey Hill, the meltwater then flowed southward, and eventually down the Hudson River valley. The extreme increase in discharge associated with the meltwater re-routing event caused a jökulhlaup (flooding) event that discharged into the Atlantic Ocean where it may have altered oceanic circulation. When the re-routing event occurred is not certain. I applied cosmogenic Beryllium-10 (10Be) exposure dating to a strath terrace on Moss Island, along the Mohawk Spillway in order to constrain the timing of abandonment of the strath terrace, thought to be formed by GLI outflow. By dating the age of abandonment of outflow along the Mohawk Spillway, I aim to constrain the timing of the meltwater re-routing event. Based on pothole distribution across Moss Island, I determined that a strath terrace was formed by turbulent GLI outflow and fluvial scouring, whereas the upper elevations of Moss Island escaped fluvial scouring. Six samples of bedrock surfaces collected from the strath terrace yield an average 10Be age of 14.3 ± 0.8 ka. These ages are older than a previous estimate of 13,350 cal yr BP for the meltwater re-routing event based on confining radiocarbon ages of GLI sediments, glacial lake sediments in the Champlain basin, and a musk ox fossil from the New York – New Jersey continental shelf, as well as the onset of the Intra-Allerød Cold Period (Donnelly et al., 2005). Six additional samples collected from above the strath terrace on Moss Island yield older 10Be ages that average 24.6 ± 1.3 ka, excluding two older outliers. These ages are difficult to explain. Regional deglaciation estimates around Moss Island are ~16.9 ka (Ridge et al., 2004). Thus, the samples collected from the upper level surfaces of Moss Island likely contain inherited cosmogenic 10Be due to weak (<2 m) glacial erosion during ice sheet overriding. Further study and application of the cosmogenic 10Be exposure dating method in the region may lead to tighter chronologic constraints of this GLI meltwater outflow re-routing event.


text:
« AnteriorContinuar »
And stoled in white,those brazen wheels before,
With limbs that falter, and with hearts that swell,
Yet not from Israel fled the friendly light, Or dark to them, or cheerless came the night. Still in their van, along that dreadful road, Blazed broad and fierce the brandished torch of
God. Its meteor glare a tenfold lustre gave On the long mirror of the rosy wave: While its blest beams a sunlike heat supply, Warm every cheek and dance in every eye— To them alone—for Misraim's wizard train Invoke for light their monster-gods in vain: Clouds heaped on clouds their struggling sight
confine, And tenfold darkness broods above their line. Yet on they fare by reckless vengeance led, And range unconscious through the ocean's bed. Till midway now—that strange and fiery form Showed his dread visage lightening through the storm;With withering splendor blasted all their might, And broke their chariot- wheels, and marred their
coursers' Sight. 1Fly, Misraim, fly :'—The ravenous floods they
see, And fiercer than the floods, the Deily. 'Fly, Misraim, fly:'—From Edom's coral strand Again the prophet stretched his dreadful wand :— With one wild crash the thundering waters sweep, And all is waves—a dark and lonely deep— Yet o'er those lonely waves such murmurs past> As mortal wailing swelled the nightly blast: And strange and sad the whispering breezes bore The groans of Egypt to Arabia's shore. O, welcome came the morn, where Israel
stood In trustless wonder by the avenging flood: O, welcome came the cheerful morn, to show The drifted wreck of Zoan's pride below: The mangled limbs of men—the broken car— A few sad relics of a nation's war: Alas, how few !—Then, soft as Elim's well The precious tears of new-born freedom fell. And he, whose hardened heart alike had borne
The house ofbondage and the oppressor's scorn, The stubborn slave, by hope's new beams subdued, In faltering accents sobbed his gratitudeTill kindling into warmer zeal, around The virgin timbrel waked its silver sound: And in fierce joy, no more by doubt suppressed' The struggling spirit throbbed in Miriam's breast. She, with bare arms, and fixing on the sky The dark tiansparence ofher lucid eye, Poured on the winds of heaven her wild sweet harmony. 4 Where no.v,' she sang, ' the tall Egyptian spear 3 On's sunlike shield, and Zoan's chariot, where? Above their ranks the whelming waters spread. Shout, Israel, for the Lord has triumphed.'And every pause between, as Miriam sang, From tribe to tribe the martial thunder rang, And loud and far their stormy chorus spread,' Shout, Israel, for the Lord hath triumphed? 4
SPOKEN IN THE THEATRE, OXFORD, ON LORD Grenville's INSTALLATION
Ye viewless guardians of these sacred shades,


text:
JeffFounder + Owner
Founder of the company in 2008, Jeff has timed over a thousand races to date. Proficient in larger and more technical events, his main purpose consists of success for you AND your event.
|The Ethel Beaver Fund 5K
Please join us for our second year! This event will NOT be chip timed. There will be a clock at the finish line so that all participants can see their finish time as they cross the finish line. Please come out and
The document has moved here.help us support this great cause! This event is being held to benefit The Ethel Beaver Fund. The Ethel Beaver Children's Fund has been in existence since 1948. Its sole purpose is providing funds for Centre County children in the care of Centre County Children and Youth Services. Most of these children are in some type of foster care. Although the federal, state, and county governments provide funds toward food, clothing, shelter and medical care, these funds are not enough to provide everything that a child needs to nurture their development as a parent normally would do. Foster parents provide love and guidance in abundance for free. Many foster families have several foster children in addition to their own. The costs of Little League registration and equipment, music
lessons, school activities, graduation, proms, summer camp, Christmas presents, etc., are often limited for foster children. The Ethel Beaver Children's Fund attempts to provide these special things. The fund is administered by the Advisory Board of Children and Youth Services. It derives its funds strictly from donations and 100% of the money donated goes to the children. There are no expenses because the members donate their time and abilities. They do this because they feel that these children should have the same advantages as other children and should not have to feel deprived.
WHEN: Saturday, April 21st, 2018 at 9:00 AM
WHERE: Governor's Park, Bellefonte, PA
REGISTRATION: Day of registration and check-in will be from 8:00 - 8:45 AM.
MUST REGISTER BY APRIL 7th TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT.
Sizes available: Youth Small, Medium, and Large as well as Adult XS, Small, Medium, Large, XL, and 2XL.
|Location Governor's Park, Bellefonte, PA 16823


text:
Kid Ink is known to reward fans for supporting him on social media, and in that tradition, he's broken out an unreleased track from the My Own Lane sessions.
Ink hit 500,000 followers on Twitter today, and thus hit us with a melodic new track called "Woke Up This Morning", which features Devin Cruise.
Apparently, the track was taken off the final tracklist toward the end of the editing process.
"This was one of our favorite records for months in 2013," said Ink, "but near the end of the album process, it got shaved off the tracklist as it didn't really fit the overall sound of the album."
Y'all feelin' it?
Quotable lyrics:
Same shit last night
Four hours of sleeping
Your girl probably creeping
With me it ain't no secret


text:
In an increasingly digital world, simplicity can be a rarity.
Automated machinery and artificial intelligence are certainly playing their part in stifling complexity, but help little when it comes to monitoring and documenting quality standards. During Pharma 4.0, the spotlight has shined brightly on GxP compliance strategies, and the testo 184 data logger series has a played a role in many organisations' success in adhering to the rules.
Duty to the public
Pharmaceutical companies all over the world face increased scrutiny as consumers continue to have greater awareness about the vast array of drugs on the market. This has led to a number of high-profile recalls, including 27 in Australia alone over 2017, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission reported. The causes vary, though some have made international news due to being kept in temperatures that may alter the drug's effectiveness.
In the past, organisations have been largely unable to gain insight into transportation storage conditions, which leads to regulatory infractions going unnoticed or even unreported. Tools like the testo 184 H1 are allowing businesses to easily monitor temperature and humidity in any space for up to 500 days on one battery life. The data is easily collected during the entirety of the trip, and the device generates a PDF report for GxP compliance documentation once connected to a computer.
Where's the value?
Failing to properly report a regulatory infraction cost one company so much financially and in brand appeal that it fully automated its production line in response, according to EPM magazine. Part of the investment was made in digital data loggers, which seamlessly generated reports year round for compliance purposes. This help the organisation cut down on the time it spends monitoring its process, as well reduced the possibility of errors being made.
Some businesses are taking this a step further with the help of the Internet of Things by monitoring the environmental conditions from the start of production to goods delivery. Experts believe the financial benefits of digitisation is a bonus in productivity reaching between $67 and $105 billion worldwide, EPM reported. This is accomplished first through automation, but also real-time alert systems like the testo 184 T3, which alert when intervention is needed during the distribution of the drug.
Learn more about how temperature data loggers can make the transition to Pharma 4.0 simpler by contacting a Testo representative today.


text:
Ongoing support is an integral part of any technology solution. The Vorro support team is focused on keeping your solution up to date with the latest advancements in our software. Our team is ready to answer your questions and assist as needed.
Client Care Support:
US: (904) 739-0300 ext. 250
Toll Free + International: (866) 739-0300 ext. 250


text:
As anyone who's ever been a student knows, report cards are issued quarterly. As the Pirates pass the 40-game mark, it's time to issue their first grades of the year.
This is not the type of report that Mom will be sticking up on the refrigerator with an OBX magnet. This class has had its share of problems so far. Jung Ho Kang is facing a possible expulsion, while Starling Marte has an 80-day suspension. Jameson Taillon looked great until his recent testicular-cancer diagnosis (he's had surgery and has already returned to light workouts). The good news is that no one is running away with the division like the smug Chicago Cubs did last season. The Pirates did welcome some new foreign students to the class. Donyda Neverauskas became the first MLB player to hail from Lithuania, and Gift Ngoepe was the first big-leaguer born on the continent of Africa. Neverauskas quickly became the first Lithuanian to be demoted to Triple A after pitching just two innings. Ngoepe started off hot, but has cooled as he adjusts to Pittsburgh and 100-mph fastballs.
High Honor Roll (Grade A)
Gerrit Cole gets less support than a single mother who married a deadbeat dad. Cole is still the ace of the staff as he does what an ace does — end losing streaks and start winning ones. Ivan Nova has been simply outstanding. While Cole gets the least amount of run support in the majors, Nova gets the third least. Nova has walked only seven batters in his 119 innings as a Bucco (dating to last year). At one point this season, he had more complete games than walks. Half the bullpen gets an A. Tony Watson is getting hit, but still remains an elite arm. Felipe Rivero has fans checking the radar gun and hitters shaking their head at his WHIP (walks plus hits per innning) of 0.77. Juan Nicasio and Wade LeBlanc get good marks as well. The bullpen has been the strength of the team. Adam Frazier is the only offensive player on this list. Despite a stint on the disabled list, the forced-into-a-starting-job Frazier has responded by being the only Pirate hitting over .300.
Honor Roll (Grade B)
Josh Harrison barely slipped to a B student and remains the team's most consistent everyday player. A few base-running blunders and some ill-advised throwing errors kept J-Hay off the A list. Josh Bell gets a B despite an average average (.248), but he leads the team in home runs and seems to be developing into a power hitter. The Pirates have used more than 50 players at first base since 2004, so maybe it's time they settle down with a steady player. David Freese has been a blessing at third base. Freese (when not injured) has provided a professional bat in the lineup that the team desperately needs. Johnny Barbato sneaks onto the list with a respectable ERA of 3.00. That's 11 players who get pretty good marks, which leaves us with the ones who have room for improvement.
Not living up to your potential (Grade C)
Andrew McCutchen and Francisco Cervelli know they can do better than average. And to be honest, these two are getting Cs thanks only to the extra credit they get for not causing problems, and for the potential they have to be great. Both seem to be breaking out of their seven-week slumps. Gregory Polanco gets a C- due to his dearth of power and RBI. He's currently on the disabled list. Jose Osuna got a chance to get some at-bats but has around the same numbers as everyone else in this group.
Just doing enough to get by (Grade D)
Pitchers Tyler Glasnow, Trevor Williams, Chad Kuhl and Daniel Hudson all have ERAs over 6.00. Glasnow has actually lowered his ERA and is showing signs of improving. Kuhl is just having a bad year so far. He got knocked around brutally by the Cubs and took a line drive off his kneecap in the next game. Kuhl, who finally had a strong outing May 21 against Philadelphia, and Glasnow will get some more looks, as the staff at the Indianapolis Triple A club doesn't have anybody ready. Williams and Hudson have been getting shelled in clean-up work and with Taillon out, Williams is the new fifth starter. Jordy Mercer and Gift Ngoepe have almost identical stats and both are hovering slightly above the Mendoza Line.
Are you even applying yourself? (Grade F)
If you ever wondered what you might look like trying to play outfield in the majors, just watch John Jaso in right. To his credit, he's doing what is asked of him to help a team with less depth than a Toby Keith lyric. A .165 batting average is tough to put a positive spin on. But here's one: He's hitting better than Phil Gosselin (.136) and Alen Hanson (.138), who also obviously receive failing grades. The bench of last year (Freese, Sean Rodriguez and Matt Joyce) has been replaced by Hanson, Ngoepe and Gosselin.
Team Grade
Overall the Pittsburgh Pirates get a C, but if they can hang within five or six games of the division leaders until the All-Star break, there's still time to turn it around.


text:
Online MLM Software provides access to vital information shared between managers and distributors, thus encouraging communication and growth. Some of the features used by both parties include profile information, commissions and bonuses, reporting and tracking tools, account balances, monthly earnings summary, and email management. Online MLM software packages help managers keep track of advertising programs through organizing, budgeting, and tracking. E-Pin track of leads is also a component that is usually included with programs showing active history and follow up of each lead.
Online MLM software is one of the most important tools out there for networking opportunities. Running a home based business can seem very attractive especially for an individual suffering from job burnout or for someone who wishes to do something different.
Your Contact ID's are 100% safe with us
(We Never share or spam your email or other contact ID)
Marketing resources that are available to distributors will benefit everyone within a company. To give someone a really good shot at being successful means providing them with the tools and training to do so. Online MLM software packages are designed to bring all the individuals within a company together at one central location in order to work towards the betterment of the company. This not only makes the company more successful but the managers and distributors benefit as well.
Beware of false claims Check with the local Better Business Bureau and state Attorney General before joining any program. Do some research on companies that are attractive by visiting their website and reading about their information and the tools they provide distributors to guarantee success. Training and the use of Online MLM Software are two important features to look for. Contact numbers of other distributors can give some insight on the program but talk to several different distributors to get more than one opinion.
Providing solutions for distributors through Online MLM Software packages gives them the power to excel. A personal website brings exposure and provides ecommerce solutions, including shopping cart and payment options as well as keeping track of online sales.
Online MLM Software usually includes email, voicemail, and fax messaging management for distributors and managers. Being able to communicate with recruits and prospects is vital for the growth of any business. Distributors need up to date information to do their job well and having the right tools could make all the difference between success and failure.
To totally manage a business, individuals need to be educated on keeping good records through Online MLM software packages. The program should have the capability of tracking sales, processing orders, accurately calculating sales tax and shipping, and the feature of setting up auto-shipments.
At Daani MLM software we value your hard earn money and we can guarantee you the best service that you always have been looking out for.
Explore your business beyond the boundaries or any other limits like multi currency or multi language as we offer all this features to our high profile MLM or direct selling software.
We offer the best in class software that can be very much compatible for the online business like Affiliate marketing, MLM, direct selling or network marketing, in other words we can say that you just need one software to manage all the sectors.
Run your business on the matter of your choice, we offer a fully responsive website which can be manage by mobile or a laptop, it's your choice as what makes your comfortable.
+91 700 - 763 - 3090
+91 892 - 499 - 1414


text:
Buck Angel Discount
Save 21% with our Buck Angel deal for $5.00 off!
Review Highlights
- all exclusive content
- famous man with a pussy
- HD quality
- high quality photos
- mobile friendly
- over 85 movies
Discount Categories
Buck Angel Review
Buck Angel discounts save you a buck or two as you go and view Buck and see what all the fuss is about. We have the first 30-days here for one low rate and 365-day subscribers get an even bigger savings overall when paying everything in advance.
But what is the fuss of which I speak? Well, Buck Angel is a pioneer in gay porn and we've not had many of them since the early days of William Higgins and Jeff Stryker (though all he really did was whack his 11-inch cock around and have a dildo made after it - you can still buy them). Not only is Buck a great porn star he's also a great advocate for human rights and an icon of popular culture. You can read all about him on the tour and inside the members' area when you get there. But surely we're not here to sell you anything but porn? So where does that come in?
Well, Buck Angel is the world's first FTM porn star - that's Female to Male as he's a transgender porn star and thus the only gay male porn actor with a pussy - all will be revealed when you get inside. He mixes his videos up with straight guys and gay guys and other trans actors so you get a rich variety of action. There are 70+ exclusive videos to check out and regular weekly updates, the videos are at 1,920 x 1,080 HD in Mp4 and there are smaller options for mobiles. Older videos may be at 640 x 480 but also look good and the quality is fine. You can download and stream so there are no hassles getting to see the content.
You also find 120 image sets to collect and have fun with good sizes up to 1,125 x 1,500 and the quality is good. You can download these images one at a time.
Buck has two sites; the one with his name hyphenated in the address is the porn one and the other is about his other work; his human rights activism. It's well worth a look for good background but it's in stark contrast to the porn site where you find all kinds of hard action and guys drilling his pussy, him playing with his 'cock', loads of anal and dick sucking, black guys and oriental guys, all keen amateurs and it's all very natural even though Buck is bucking the trend. Grab your porn pass now!


text:
Union Pacific Announces Operating Management Changes in Ft. Worth, Salt Lake City and Pocatello
Omaha, Neb., October 31, 2005 Union Pacific Railroad today announced management changes at three of the railroad's service units. The appointments are effective November 1.
Joe Bearden has been appointed general manager – trackage rights and will be headquartered in Ft. Worth. Bearden will be responsible for the coordination of Union Pacific train movements over BNSF Railway's tracks.
Bearden began his railroad career in 1979 with Missouri Pacific Railroad and has held various positions in the engineering and operating departments including: assistant roadmaster, trainmaster, director-train management, superintendent – transportation services and general superintendent – transportation services of the Ft. Worth Service Unit, a position he held until his recent appointment.
Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific railroads merged in 1982.
Jeff Jones has been promoted to general superintendent – transportation services and will replace Bearden as general superintendent, Ft. Worth Service Unit.
Jones began his railroad career in 1971 with Missouri Pacific Railroad and held various positions in the operating department including: engineer, manager – operating practices, senior manager – terminal operations, director – road operations and superintendent Utah Service Unit headquartered in Salt Lake City, a position he held until his promotion.
As general superintendent – transportation services in Ft. Worth, Jones is responsible for the safe operation of an average of 82 trains a day over nearly 1,400 miles of track in central and east central Texas and southeast Oklahoma.
Replacing Jones as superintendent in Salt Lake City is Rich Castagna. Castagna started his railroad career with the Chicago & North Western in 1993 as a switchman in Chicago, Ill. He held several positions in the operations department in Chicago, Ill.; North Little Rock, Ark., and East St. Louis, Ill. In his new position, Castagna is responsible for the safe operation of an average 80 trains a day over 1,400 miles of track in Utah and portions of Nevada and Wyoming. Prior to being named superintendent-transportation services of the Salt Lake City Service Unit, Castagna held the similar position in Pocatello, Idaho.
Union Pacific and Chicago & North Western merged in 1995.
Jeff Moore has been promoted to superintendent – transportation services and replaces Castagna as superintendent in Pocatello. As superintendent of transportation services, Moore is responsible for the day-to-day and safe operation of an average of 33 trains a day over more than 1,100 miles of track across southern Idaho, northern Utah and southwestern Wyoming.
Moore began his railroad career in 1984 and held various positions in the operating department in Ft. Worth, St. Louis, Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles. Prior to being promoted to superintendent, Moore held the position of director – transportation services in Los Angeles.
Union Pacific Corporation owns one of America's leading transportation companies. Its principal operating company, Union Pacific Railroad, links 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country and serves the fastest-growing U.S. population centers. Union Pacific's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Energy, Industrial Products and Intermodal. The railroad offers competitive long-haul routes from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways. Union Pacific connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major gateways to Mexico, making it North America's premier rail franchise.
For further information, contact Mark Davis: (402) 544-5459
The statements and information contained in the news releases provided by Union Pacific speak only as of the date issued. Such information by its nature may become outdated, and investors should not assume that the statements and information contained in Union Pacific's news releases remain current after the date issued. Union Pacific makes no commitment, and disclaims any duty, to update any of this information.


text:
All students are issued a Guttman email account before the first day of class. Your Guttman email address is the address to which the college sends official notifications, and is the required mode of e-communication for all students. As the owner of the account, you are responsible for its proper use and protection.
Students are responsible for checking and reading official Guttman communications sent to their email address on a regular basis.


text:
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
new ink "transporter"
Chocolate Chip Charlie's Gonna Blow Chunks!
One of the best scenes from The Stuff!
Saul Bass - Antsy, Artsy
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Die Gummipuppen...DIE! Pung Krock im Damenklo
"Die Gummipuppen...DIE! Pung Krock im Damenklo", an exhibition by:
CrippaXXXalmqvist (Fin Swe/DE)
Marc van Elburg (NL)
Zeke S. Clough (UK)
What would you get if you were to give three of Europe's more obscure underground comix artists 100% totalitarian freedom to create a collaborative work of oldschool trash art thru' snail mail?
Well, of course you'd see legions of damned midgets wearing vulva-shaped hats with eyeballs for clit, working their sweat off in some weird cyberfactory, where they'd produce a deranged mutant MiKKKey Mou$e-mutoid with a 6,66-foot cock to impregnate serial-produced Dominatrixes in tight leather boots'n'rubber spandex.
You'd get confused Wehrmacht skeletons, with one hand in a 220 Volt plug socket, and the other shootin' up hyperdiesel from an automatic impregnator, whilst touring in a K-mart-shaped UFO thru' the rotten intestines of some bizarre unknown giant.
Of course you'd be seeing miles'n'miles of organic wasteland, with the occasional bloodshed eyeball poppin' out. And you'd get filthy, primitive liquid RAWK!
Yeah, of course you would...
Was würden Sie erhalten, wenn Sie drei von Europas unverständlicheren komischen Künstlern 100% totalitäre Freiheit geben sollten, um eine kooperative Arbeit der alte Schule Abfallkunst durch Schnecke Post zu verursachen?
Gut, selbstverständlich würden Sie Legionen der verdammten Zwerge sehen, die vulva-geformte Hüte mit den Augäpfeln für Kitzler tragen und bearbeiten würden ihren Schweiß weg in irgendeinem sonderbarem cyberfabrik, wo sie ein geistesgestörtes durch Mutation entstehende Variation MiKKKey Mou$e mutoid mit einem 6,66-fuss-hahn produzieren würden, um Serien-produziertes Dominatrixes in den festen ledernen Aufladungen und im Gummispandex zu imprägnieren.
Sie würden konfuse Wehrmacht Skelette, mit einer Hand in einer 220-Volt-Steckereinfaßung und das andere schießen herauf hyperdiesel von einem automatischen imprägnator erhalten, während, beireisend in ein K-Handelszentrum-geformtes UFO durch die faulen Därme irgendeines seltsamen unbekannten Riesen.
Selbstverständlich würden sie auch meilen und meilen des organischen Ödlands sehen, mit dem gelegentlichen Blutvergießenaugapfel heraus knallend.
Und Sie würden schmutziges, primitives flüssiges FELSEN erhalten!
Jawohl, selbstverständlich wurden Sie...
Opening on Saturday, October 11th, 19:00/7pm
Live gigs (20:00/8pm):
Vinyl -terror and -horror (DK/Berlin - harsh ambient)
Cheapmachines (UK *-* improvised electronics)
Claudio Rocchetti and Valerio Tricoli (Berlin/Italy/Sicily - tapes+turntables+tapes)
at Le Petit Mignon (Staalplaat store), Torstr. 68, Berlin Mitte
Ubahn/Metro Rosa-Luxemburg Platz
2eur on the first drink for the musicians!
About Vinyl -terror and -horror:
Vinyl -terror & -horror
operates through a multiple arrangement of turntables: rebuilding layers of loops
and sounds into a seductive noise experience.
About Cheapmachines:
Philip Julian has been an active part of the experimental music underground since the late 1990's recording numerous works under the name Cheapmachines. Performances are improvised using contact microphones, amplified objects/surfaces and feedback. He has also created various computer based works using software environments such as Max/MSP, Super_Collider, Pure Data and also using the open source GNU/Linux operating systems Debian and the pure:dyne distribution. He has collaborated on recordings and performances with Maurizio Bianchi, The A Band, Birchville Cat Motel, Tomas Korber, The New Blockaders and GX Jupitter-Larsen of The Haters.
Wallpaperz 2.0
Sometimes wonder why I make so many of these kinds of images ( I call them wallpapers) and I think I've figured it out: They're really easy.I wish it were something more involved, I do.
I did this one in about 10 minutes on photoshop, without Wacom , as I listened to a radio program.
It's a very simple process, flipping and cutting and pasting shapes taken from scans of drawings, usually contrasted to total black, and the payoff is pretty simple too; You can't really guess what you're going to get, exactly, until it's all flipped and pasted.It's like doing a rorschach or something.It's just kind of a cool surprise. Simple as that.
knuckle sandwich
This comics is availible online in kOmikAzE web issue 19 here.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
The Order Went Through
Bed-Sit Stew
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Funky Forest!
Here's a really REALLY awesome and insane Japanese flick. It looks like it takes place in a Japanese school with David Cronenberg styled things growing out of everything. The worm creature with doll people growing out of its head is one of the weirdest things I've ever seen in a film.
I found a few clips on youtube, you gotta check these out. There's no subtitles but it doesn't matter. I have to find this movie!
Skip to the 3 minute mark in the above clip to see the insane Videodrome/ExistenZ machine.
Skip about 5 minutes into this one..
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Alka Malka
Rats & Stuff
Cyborg Arm Ripped Out By Roots!
Ok, skip to the 3 minute mark and watch! Haha, rip the robot arm off a cyborg and they run home, cryin to mommah! Check out more post apocalyptic cheese flicks here.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
And another
A silly little thing
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Eyeball Avatar Upload
I guess I could post my avatar thusly? I also emailed to Luke but I have a feeling the email address might be Oldo Calrisian.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Mickey Bat
Me & Otto have been watching tons of old cartoons lately, plus some Ren & Stimpy. Otto loves Ren & Stimpy.
Digital Art Tutorials
Some of you might find these useful.
see you later alligator
Avatars- Collect them all! + a very special prize!!
-Jon Chandler
If you haven't sent yours in yet, SHAME ON YOU! WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE!
I can resize them ( I think I'll do it at 150 width) . The most important thing is that they're square, or very close to square.
And now, for your edification, three drawings by Cameron Jamie:


text:
|Free Stuff
|Savings Center
|f Share
|f Like
Time to grab a free Superfood Breakfast Recipes eBook! This eBook contains 10 great recipes that will help you start your day out right. Visit the link below to grab your free eBook now.
Free Sample: Superfood Breakfast Recipes eBookSponsored Links
|More Savings
If you would like to make a comment, please fill out the form below.


text:
When a woman feels pain while having sexual intercourse, it is called Dyspareunia. Painful sex is fairly common. Nearly two out of three women have it at some time during their lives. The pain can range from very mild to severe.
Why You May Feel Pain
Painful sex can have both physical and emotional causes. To understand why the pain occurs, you should know what happens to your body during sex.
A woman's body follows a regular pattern when she has sex. There are four stages:
- Desire — The feeling that you want to have sex.
- Arousal — Physical changes take place. Your vagina and vulva get moist and the muscles of the opening of the vagina relax. The clitoris swells and enlarges. The uterus lifts up, and the vagina gets deeper and wider.
- Orgasm — The peak of the response. The muscles of the vagina and uterus contract and create a strong feeling of pleasure. The clitoris can feel orgasm, too.
- Resolution — The vagina, clitoris and uterus return to their normal state.
Types of Pain and What You Can Do
During sex a woman may feel pain in the vulva, at the opening of the vagina, within the vagina, or deep inside. Vulvar pain is pain felt on the surface (outside) of the vagina. Vaginal pain is felt within the vagina. Deep pain can occur in the lower back, pelvic region, uterus and bladder.
Vulvar Pain
Pain can occur when some part of the vulva is touched. The vulva may be tender or irritated from using soaps or over-the-counter vaginal sprays or douches. Other causes include scars, cysts or infections.
Vulvar pain can be classified as either acute or chronic. Acute pain usually goes away once the underlying condition is treated. Chronic pain lasts longer. Chronic pain also occurs in people in whom no underlying condition can be found.
Acute Vulvar Pain
A common cause of acute vulvar pain is a condition called contact dermatitis. This condition is a reaction to an irritating substance. It may cause a rash, swelling, and redness. The most common symptoms are itching, burning, and pain. Treatment includes stopping the use of the irritating substance. Medications that are applied to the skin may be helpful. In severe cases, medication may be prescribed.
Other causes of acute vulvar pain include infections, skin disorders, and injuries. Infections can cause pain, itching, and irritation. Treatment of skin disorders depends on the type of disorder. Some are autoimmune disorders that are treated with special types of medications.
Chronic Vulvar Pain
Chronic vulvar pain that has no other cause is called vulvodynia. Almost 1 in 5 women may feel this kind of pain at some time. The pain often is described as burning, stinging, irritation, or rawness.
Some women with vulvodynia find relief with self-care measures. These can include wearing 100% cotton underwear, washing the vulva with water only, patting (not rubbing) the area dry after bathing, and using adequate lubrication during intercourse. If these measures do not work, treatments such as medication, relaxation exercises, and counseling can be tried. For severe cases that do not respond to other treatments, surgical treatment may be recommended.
Vaginal Pain
Vaginal dryness. The most common cause of pain inside the vagina is lack of moisture. This can occur with certain medications, with certain medical conditions, or because you are not aroused. It can occur at certain times of your life such as during or just after pregnancy, while breastfeeding, or near or after menopause.
Vaginitis. Another cause of vaginal pain is vaginitis — an inflammation of the vagina. The most common symptoms of vaginitis are discharge, itching and burning of the vagina and vulva. Vaginitis has many possible causes, such as yeast or bacterial infection.
Vaginismus. Vaginismus is a spasm of the muscles at the opening of the vagina. It causes pain when your partner tries to enter the vagina. In some cases, vaginismus is present the first time a woman has — or tries to have — sex. The pain also may occur during a pelvic exam.
Vaginismus also can be a response to a fear of some kind, such as being afraid of getting pregnant.
Deep Pain
Pain that starts deep inside may be a warning sign of an internal problem. Pain that happens when the penis touches the cervix can have many causes:
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- Problems with the uterus
- Endometriosis
- A pelvic mass
- Bowel or bladder disease
- Scar tissue (adhesions)
- Ovarian cysts
How Emotions Play a Role
Pain during sex sometimes can be linked to a state of mind. Emotional factors, like memories or fears, can keep you from relaxing. Some women may feel guilty having sex. Or, some women may be afraid of getting pregnant or getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Sometimes, a past bad sexual experience, such as rape or sexual abuse, may be the cause. All these factors may make it hard to relax during sex. This prevents arousal and lubrication.
Sex therapy may be recommended separately or with your partner, even if you are receiving treatment for a medical condition. A sex therapist can help you and your partner resolve the emotional, physical, and medical aspects of a sexual problem. To find a qualified sex therapist, go to the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) web site at http://www.aasect.org.
Finally …
Pain during sex is a sign there may be a problem. Talk to your doctor about the pain so that the cause can be found and treated as soon as possible. Proper treatment can help you enjoy your sex life.
This excerpt from ACOG's Patient Education Pamphlet is provided for your information. It is not medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for visiting your doctor. If you need medical care, have any questions, or wish to receive the full text of this Patient Education Pamphlet, please contact your obstetrician-gynecologist.
To ensure the information is current and accurate, ACOG titles are reviewed every 18 months.


text:
A couple of weekends ago we decided to make the most of this spell of sunny weather and have a day of crafting and DIY in our new little garden. Since we moved in, I'd set myself the task of bringing a splash of colour into our room by dip dying the plain white cotton curtains blue. I thought I'd share with you how things went!
Dip dying fabric is a fairly delicate process, so given all of the things that could have gone wrong, I was really pleased with the ombre effect and the bold turquoise colour is the perfect match for my kantha bedspread. I've added an instruction card below with some useful tips, but feel free to ask questions in the comments if you'd like to have a go yourself!
- White cotton curtains
- Needle and thread in a contrasting colour
- Enough dye for the weight of fabric. I used one packet of Dylon Bahama Blue for each curtain
- Salt to fix the dye (follow the packet instructions)
- Trouser hangers, with clips
- Two deep water-tight containers, such as plastic kitchen bins
- A dry, sunny day... dying can be messy so don't attempt this project indoors!
- Hang your curtains from their rail and look for where you would like the dye to come up to. I was looking for the blue to come two thirds or so up the curtain. Use the needle and thread to mark a first line for where you would like the solid colour of the dye to come to and a second line for where you would like the bleed to stop. Do this on each curtain.
- I was dipping into a relatively narrow container so I folded the curtains to allow them to be clipped onto a clothes hanger and lowered into the dye. Be aware that the more your fabric is folded the more chance there is that the colour will not penetrate all of the folds.
- Head outside and find a good place to hang your curtains while you dip them. I rigged a cord to the washing so the fabric was suspended in the bucket at the right height.
- Next, wet your curtains - this is the secret to achieving a soft ombre effect rather than a hard line. Fill one plastic container with clean water and lower your curtains in so the water comes up to the higher of the two lines you have marked. This will allow the dye to bleed up to the wet line, but stop (or slow down) when it reaches the dry fabric.
- Remove your curtains from the water, hang over the second container. Empty out the clean water from the first bin and use it to mix up the dye, following the instructions on the packet. Make sure before you dip the curtains that you have wiped around the sides of the container with kitchen roll to avoid any splashes of dye touching the white portion of the curtain when you dip it.
- You're ready to dip! Carefully lower your curtains into the dye and stop when you reach the first line marker. Try to keep the curtain hanging still and leave the fabric for the length of time instructed on the dye packet.
- When the time is up, carefully take the fabric out and hang over the other container to drip dry.
- Once the fabric is completely dry, gently rinse by hand in cold water to remove any excess dye. I rinsed only the dyed portion of the cloth as I didn't want to submerge the white fabric into the dye.
[Photographs and tutorial © Decorator's Notebook]
[Dye kindly provided by Dylon]


text:
Persimmon bars1 cup pureed Hachiya persimmon pulp1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice1 tsp. baking soda1 egg1 cup sugar1/2 cup cooking oil 8 oz. pitted dates, finely chopped1 3/4 cups flour1 tsp. salt1 tsp. nutmeg1 tsp. cinnamon1/4 tsp. ground cloves1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Lemon glaze1 cup unsifted powdered sugar2 tbsp. lemon juice
Self-proclaimed "persimmon nut" Jean Brine has been collecting and testing persimmon recipes for about 50 years. Her cookbook, "Perfectly Persimmon" (Morris Press Cookbooks), offers 1,010 ways to enjoy Fuyu and Hachiya varieties in sweet and savory dishes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix persimmon pulp, lemon juice and baking soda; set aside. In a large bowl, lightly beat egg. Stir in sugar, oil and dates. Combine flour, salt and spices in a separate bowl. Add to date mixture alternately with persimmon pulp just until well-blended. Stir in nuts. Spread evenly in a greased and floured, 10-by-15-inch jelly-roll pan. Bake until lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Cool cookies in pan on a rack for 5 minutes, then spread with glaze made by stirring together powdered sugar and lemon juice. Cool thoroughly and cut into bars.
Makes 3 dozen (2-inch) bars
Photo: © 2016 Matt Salvo