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I enjoy the way politicians "spin" language. Spinning language involves a fundamental level of "reinterpretation" because it requires one to re-frame ideas by changing the words used to describe those ideas. At its root, spinners manipulate words to manipulate audiences to join or at least not oppose this or that cause.
In the U.S., one of the best examples of spinning is the controversy of individuals who enter the United States without government permission. Now in all other contexts, performing such an act would be called a crime. But many individuals and even some who call themselves Christians, argue that these immigrants are not to be called criminals but "undocumented workers" instead. Spinners contend that calling these immigrants "illegal aliens" is wrong because such language demeans them. After all, aren't all American's immigrants? Not to mention the way proponents bring out the race card calling those who oppose illegal immigration, racists. (By the way, illegal immigration is a trans-race phenomenon.) Brilliant scribblers stand by for you exactly in that academic site you could try here that aids global learners.
I will ignore, for now, the Scripture used by Christians to justify and enable illegal immigration as I am more interested in talking about the meaning of terms. It seems to me that if the law of the United States forbids people from entering the country without permission, then it seems logical to say that those who do this have broken the law. Thus the person is by definition a criminal. At minimum, to call such a person an "illegal alien", which means that the person is a non-U.S. citizen who is in the country unlawfully, is entirely accurate. On the other hand, to call such a person an "undocumented worker" suggests that the individuals problem is the result of some errant or evil bureaucrat who failed to process the paperwork. Spin indeed.
Because it is so hard to confront the idiocy of this sort of thinking (American education both intellectually and morally has been in a veritable free-fall for years), I would recommend that those who don't pay their taxes not longer consider adopting spin language for themselves to justify their "cause." They should no longer think of themselves as criminals or tax cheats. Instead they should call themselves, "undocumented taxpayers." After all, even tax cheats can argue that they pay "some" taxes such as sales tax or driving toll taxes. So its not like they don't pay any taxes. Like illegal aliens, I mean undocumented workers, they haven't broken every law in the U.S. Therefore, tax cheats should proudly call themselves, "undocumented taxpayers" because despite their illegal activity, the U.S. is definitely better off with them than without them. And it would be wrong for tax payers to moralistically demean the contributions of tax cheats to our society by continuing to call them tax cheats. To continue to do so would just be uncharitable and, of course, unChristian.


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Offensively, however, it is a different story altogether. The Wildcats are ranked 7th in total offense and have averaged over 520 yards and 37.3 points per game, while the Wolf Pack trail slightly behind at just under 503 yards and 37 points per game.
While Arizona has the FBS's best rusher in Ka'Deem Carey, who averages over 146 yards a game on the ground and has a total of 20 touchdowns under his belt, Nevada have two weapons of their own in Stefphon Jefferson and Cody Fajardo. Jefferson has been averaging 141.9 rushing yards per game, while Fajardo has scored a total of 28 touchdowns.
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The Alliance High School Competition Show Choir, The Jetsetters, competed for the first time this season and brought back several trophies.
At the Ada Music Feast on November 4 the 31 ninth through twelfth graders won in their Class B division for Best Choreography, Best Vocal Performance, and received Grand Champion in their division.
Division B, which the group competed in, was made up of other high schools with similar size in enrollment.
Although many of the students in Jetsetters this year were new to the performance group, Director Carrie Chunat said they are a dedicated group that works hard and performs well.
"I was very pleased with the kids work ethic and positive attitudes this year. They wanted to do a fall competition knowing it would mean extra work in the summer months, and they worked really hard to prepare. I was very proud of the performance they presented, and I'm excited to see them continue to improve this year," she said.
This years Jetsetters show displays their drive to remain in the spotlight they have established for themselves with successful performances in the past. The show is called "WE. ARE. HERE." Music in the show includes "Big Time", "I'm a Star" with soloist Kiera Hairston, "The Distance You Have Come" with soloist Char'Metria Threats, "Disconnected" with trio Phoebe Jackson, Braijon Clayton, and Destini Howard, and "Break My Stride".
The singing and dancing group is in its sixth year at Alliance High School. In their short competition history the Jetsetters have captivated audiences bringing home several division Champion titles and numerous caption awards including, People's Choice, Best Costumes, Spirit Award, Best Show Concept, Best Choreography, and Best Vocals.
Jetsetters choreography is created by Randall S. Lanoue. The group is directed by Carrie Chunat and Assistant Director Brett Cowden.
The group will participate in competitions on January 27 at Findlay High School, February 24 at Twinsburg High School, and March 17 at Sheridan High School.


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Numerous driving parameter inputs are the basis for the system's active control of the differential lock. The results are greater traction, particularly at the limits of dynamic performance, increased lateral dynamics and a significant improvement in driving stability under the effects of load changes in corners and when the car changes lane. In addition, the system strategically brakes the right or left rear wheel. This means that, whenever the car enters a corner, brake pressure is applied to the inside rear wheel. Consequently, a greater amount of drive force is distributed to the outside rear wheel, almost pulling the car into the corner. Turn-in capability is improved, agility is increased.
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Stephen Moffat has been a teacher in one form or another most of his life.
In 1998 Steve completed his studies and qualified with many training qualifications and started IT training for a little known company in the north of England. Restricted by company politics he quickly went freelance...
Microsoft Outlook is a software program that is part of the Microsoft Office suite. It helps the user manage messages, time, appointments, and documents. Outlook integrates a wide variety of tasks in one program with one database, and is especially useful people working in a multi-computer network. This introductory textbook is meant for those who are new to the Outlook program and will can be a reference text for earlier versions of the program as well. It is available as a free e-book download here.
This user's manual starts with the essentials: the graphical layout of the Outlook environment, navigating Outlook, and basic tasks such as setting up pages and printing documents. It finishes with two detailed chapters on using e-mail within Outlook, and creating and managing contacts. Detailed color screen shots are used for example throughout the text.
Additional information about scheduling appointments with the calendar feature and date navigator, advanced formatting of Outlook tasks, tracking activities with the journal feature, and making use of Notes are found in Outlook 2007: Part II, also available as a free e-book download on bookboon.com.


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That's what I meant though, higher manufacturing volume so all the parts are cheaper.It is not a matter of "big company". The only thing that determines significantly is the number of customers. The more customers, the more units produced, the more components bought, which makes component cost go down. And the "one-time" cost (like production setup, shipment of components etc.) is distributed over more units.


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Hughes' accident won't change my approach: Cook
Alastair Cook says England and Sri Lanka will play with heavy hearts in their one-day international on Saturday, but that the show must go on as a mark of respect to Phillip Hughes
Colombo: Alastair Cook says England and Sri Lanka will play with heavy hearts in their one-day international on Saturday, but that the show must go on as a mark of respect to Phillip Hughes.
The talented Australian, 25, died in a Sydney hospital on Thursday after sustaining serious head injuries while batting in a domestic Sheffield Shield game match two days earlier. England captain Cook said the teams had decided to go ahead with Saturday's second ODI in Colombo to "show our respects in the right way for Phil", but admitted they may not play with their usual flair.
"It was been a really sad day yesterday, a tragic day for cricket," a sombre-looking Cook told reporters on Friday ahead of the match at Premadasa stadium. "Words I say here are not going to do any justice. It's an incredibly sad changing room for us and all our thoughts are with Hughes' family and those Australian players who knew him so well.
"I think the intensity will probably be less tomorrow, but both sides agreed we should carry on playing and show our respects in the right way for Phil, and try and put on a good show." Sri Lanka lead the seven-match series 1-0 after winning the opening match by 25 runs in Colombo on Wednesday.
Cook, a left-handed opener like Hughes, said the tragedy will not change his approach to the game. "I certainly would not change the way I play," he said. "You cannot have doubts in the back of your mind when you walk out to bat, (otherwise) you won't be playing very well. "But we have got to keep trying to improve player safety, even though I think the improvements even since I've started playing cricket have gone through the roof, especially helmets and in technology. "The game of cricket will move on, but it's a real reminder to everyone how precious life is and how lucky we are to be playing cricket."
The series is an opportunity for both sides to prepare for the World Cup which takes place in Australia and New Zealand in February and March.
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I have been a Freebie Hunter & getting "free stuff", since I was a young child – long before the Internet was available! So, u could say, I am well & truly addicted to it!
This Post will list URLs to Websites that I recommend using for your Freebie Hunting! I am going to add to the list, as I find the sites amongst my vast list of Bookmarks! So, for the moment, the list of URLs in this Post is not complete! I suggest you might Bookmark this post. I will not be changing the date on this post, each time I update – but it has definitely been updated since April 27th 2008!
I wish ALL companies would be really active in samples & freebies. They could surely claim it on tax & I guarantee they would find their products would get even more buyers, so that's a positive for them & the consumer. With the cost of living as high as it is, who really wants to buy full size products just to trial.
I have actually bought so many things over the years, only after trying a sample.
With the amount of allergic reactions, caused by things such as Food & Beauty Products – sampling is the only way to know if something is suitable for u, & if u even like it. It is also best to trial a product at home with no sales pressure & to see a better result. So, I think mailing out samples is the best option & also better than having to take a coupon to a store.
I honestly think, some of us Master Freebie Hunters would do a better job at setting up sample & trial campaigns much better than some companies do.
I really like the companies that offer sample boxes with numerous items for a reasonable purchase price. More companies should seriously do that!
I also love when u get a replica miniature version of the real size product & not just a tiny sachet.
I am also a real sucker for buying the Magazines at the Newsagency with Free Gifts!
If only all companies & marketing departments truly realised what they are doing right & wrong with consumers!
My Pet Peeve is GREEDY People who – get more than one of the same item (often under false names etc), get something they will never use, just for the sake that it is free (& so often other genuinely interested people then miss out) or complain about the size & so forth of a freebie! I feel the same as above about Competitions too. I have never entered a competition for something I did not want or need.
Now, a bit of advice for those new to Freebies.
Create a new email address just to use for signing up to these sites. Download RoboForm – http://www.roboform.com/download.html . RoboForm saves so much time when u fill in online forms. Just put your basic (name, postal address, telephone, email address & birthdate) details – not your bank account etc. It is a safe site – I have never had issues with it. Always click on fill form, NOT on fill form & submit with the RoboForm Screen. Make sure u check RoboForm puts the right details into the right places and that all details needed by the companies freebie form are complete, before u click send.
I also suggest you click on all freebies that seem interesting, even if it says the offers have expired, as there may be a new offer available. Also, click on links to other Freebie Web sites that are linked or discussed on the sites I have given u – u never know what you may find. It is worth checking back regularly on Freebie sites as they get updated randomly.
Doing Surveys & Market Research for $ is a good thing too! (Links for these type of companies, are on many of the sites I have given u).
I also do Google & Yahoo searches for free stuff & find many things not even listed on these Freebie sites – the choice with those searches is endless!
- http://www.thefreebiesblog.com/
- http://www.shopfree.com/ – American Offers
- http://www.shopfree.com.au/ – Australian Offers
- http://www.shopfree.co.uk/ – UK Offers
Market Research & Rewards etc:
http://www.yourviewscount.com.au/ is a Website that you must read before undertaking ANY Market or Social Research.
NEVER pay for a list of Survey sites – you will find that those lists are purely $ making online SCAMS. I will be listing links to some of the sites that I can honestly recommend signing up with. (I am not promoting SPAM sites either – I DETEST Spam as much as you do!) I won't be charging you to access such info either!
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- Ciao Surveys (different company to the one listed earlier with the same name)
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- Matrixmails
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Crossing the threshold of the EMAJ Boutique Hotel is like travelling in time. Situated in an old stately building, this hotel has been totally refurbished while maintaining its former charm. The entrance to the lodging is really impressive. Guests will marvel upon the original details of this longstanding house, such as the huge and elegant desk; true icon of the hotel.
The rooms are large and comfortable. They have everything necessary to make your stay a pleasant experience: free toiletries, bathrobe and slippers, desk, LED cable TV and air conditioning. The decoration is modern, with great taste and each room is unique. The walls are soundproof, providing a relaxed stay without any disruption. The breakfast, included in the price, is great and abundant. Besides, every morning, the staff will serve coffee or tea to the guests and prepare hot dishes on request.
Situated in Largo do Toural, in the very heart of Guimarães, a city of great historical and monumental value, the location of the Emaj Boutique hotel is unmatched. The centre of the town has been declared World Heritage by UNESCO and, besides, the city held the title of European Culture Capital in 2012. Being located in such a central area, it can be hard to find a parking lot in the surroundings. That´s why this accommodation offers free parking places in order to make your stay even more comfortable. The hotel staff, friendly and helpful, will be delighted to help you organize your daily tourism plan. Guimarães has so much to offer, feel free to discover it!
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Wurzelbacher describes Microman as "frustrated" and "one of us" in the same press release. One wonders how many other Tea Party members, already frustrated with being called teabaggers, would get behind a movement to rebrand them as "Micromen" with as much enthusiasm as Wurzelbacher.And so their own witless self-parody continues needing very little help from the opposition...
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I think TPM's Megan Carpentier may have captured the essence of this funny and tiny problem for teabagger redux - "Microman" - in her last paragraph:
Brewed by Connecticut Man1 at 6/18/2010 02:48:00 PM
Blue Labels: GOP Talking Pointy Heads, Humor, Minutemen Project, Tea Party, Teabaggers
2 comments:
- libhom said...
The thing that makes me laugh is that the teabaggers were calling themselves that in the beginning. The nerdy DC pr people and lobbyists who created that whole Astroturf scam were so out of touch they didn't know what it means.
- June 19, 2010 9:02 PM
- Connecticut Man1 said...
There are many like that, libhom. Just look at the National Organization for Marriage's (only for straight marriages because they think freedom should only be for their particular religion) Brian Brown and his roll-out of their "2 million for Marriage" campaign.
When they rolled it out they shortened it for mass consumption:
Cough - cough.
- July 05, 2010 8:38 PM
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PAYPAL: If you wish to make a one-time donation to the madness that is me and this guide, you can do so here PATREON: If you wish to donate to the continuing madness that is me and this guide you can do so here FORUM: Lexy's: Legacy of The Dragonborn Special Edition forums This will connect you with support for the guide via the STEP Forums. DISCORD: You can check out our dedicated Discord channel Here Changelog: You can review the version changes to the guide by clicking Here Testing Trello: Suggested mods, current testing status, and other information on guide development can be found Here Main Guide: Quick Link to the Main Guide Here Prerequisites Page: Quick Link to the Prerequisites Page of the guide is Here Merge Page: Quick Link to the Merges Page of the guide is Here Finishing Line: Quick Link to the Finishing Line of the guide is Here MCM Setup: Suggested MCM settings for the full guide install can be read Here Troubleshooting: A few quick tips and suggestions for Troubleshooting can be found Here Revision History: You can check on text revisions to the guide by clicking Here
Quick word from Lexy
Before we get started a quick word from your friendly neighbourhood mad lady
Your game MAY APPEAR BROKEN and Loot will not sort correctly until you complete the entire guide.
If you add or remove other mods before completing the guide.
If you do not carefully read and follow every word of the guide. Do not deviate. Trust the guide! If you are not willing to teach yourself how to use all of the modding tools used in this guide.
Or will only appear to be broken because how much this guide completely changes the game. Read each mod's Nexus description so you know what you are installing!
This guide is unlike any other guide because it has many custom patches to make hundreds of mods work together. You must be successful in following the warnings above if you want to have a properly working game.
Trust in the madness that is Darkladylexy...
Official Bethesda Content
- Skyrim Special Edition v1.5.80
- Creation Kit v2.0
Steam Overlay
The Steam Overlay is known to cause issues while playing Skyrim Special Edition it is advised to disable it; to do this perform the following:
- Load Steam.
- In the Tool bar at the top of the left hand side Click Steam.
- In the Dropdown menu Click Settings.
- Then in the popup box find where it says In-Game.
- Uncheck Enabled the Steam overlay while in-game then click OK.
Alternatively if you would just like to disable this for Skyrim Special Edition you may:
- Load Steam.
- Click LIBRARY.
- On your Games list look for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition and Right Click.
- In the Dropdown menu Click Properties.
- Then in the popup box Uncheck Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game.
Configure Skyrim
Before we can actually start doing any modding, we need to setup Skyrim Special Edition first so we have a starting base to work from.
Start by opening Steam: then perform the following steps in order:
Start The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition through the Steam context menu to open the default Skyrim Special Edition launcher.
- Click "Options".
- Click the [Ultra] push-button.
- Set "Aspect Ratio" and "Resolution" through the drop down box. Set these to the monitors optimal resolution.
- Set "Antialiasing" to Off through the drop down box. This is in preparation for the ENB Install.
- Set "Full Screen Mode" by making sure Windowed Mode is Unticked.
- Click the [OK] button to close and save.
We have just set Skyrim Special Edition up to a base to work on. We'll tweak this when we run the BethINI tool later in the guide.
Configure The Creation Kit
Creation Kit SE Tutorial (Installation) by Darkfox127
The Creation Kit is a valuable tool for Skyrim Special Edition as it allows users to create and/or edit mods. It can be used to fix and change things not possible with the other 3rd party tools. Similar to Skyrim Special Edition, the Creation Kit does not have default ini files until it is started for the first time and requires some basic setup to work properly for the purpose of this guide.
For the purpose of this guide the Creation kit will be required for proper mod conversion.
- Download and install Bethesda.net Launcher.
- Run the Launcher and sign in (create an account if you don't have one).
- Users should see the grey "Creation" icon on the left. Click on it and install.
- Users should now launch the CK, choosing YES when asked to extract the scripts, and close the program.
There are a few edits that need to be made before you can use the CK to port mods.
- Download the premade CreationKitCustom.ini here
- Extract it to Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim Special Edition
- Once the Creation Kit is installed use THIS replacer this will Roll the Creation Kit back to v1.5.3 so you can use SSE Creation Kit Fixes.
These settings will remain set for each subsequent run. These settings have accomplished the following:
- Setup the ini files for multiple master loads and to properly load DLC content.
[SSE CreationKit Fixes]
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - CK64Fixes Release 2.1
Special Installation: Manually extract the mod and place in the main Skyrim Special Edition Directory Folder
Mod notes: Various patches and bug fixes for the Creation Kit to make life easier.
Idiot Check: Make sure you have v1.5.3 of the Creation Kit
Script Extenders
[Skyrim Script Extender]
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - Current SE build 2.0.16 (runtime 1.5.80): 7z archive
Install only these files to the main Skyrim Special Edition folder at this time:
- skse64_1_5_80.dll
- skse64_loader.exe
- skse64_steam_loader.dll
SKSE is absolutely essential. It extends the scripting capacity of the game to allow mods to do things that would not normally be doable in the base Skyrim Engine. Many Mods depend upon it.
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - 7-Zip for 64-bit Windows x64 (Intel 64 or AMD64)
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - LOOT.Installer.exe
Mod notes: The programs allow you to sort and optimize your Load Order.
Special Installation: Once LOOT is installed, you need to sort your plugins outside of MO at least once so everything updates before setting up some Mod Groups that will be used throughout this guide. These groups are created by:
LOOT Creating Mod Groups
- Run LOOT
- Navigate to the 3 dots in the far right of the interface.
- Select Open Group Editor.
- In the Add a new group box Add "Merge Patches"
- Left-click the node and Drag the line with the arrow and link "Late Loaders" to "Merge Patches" (Merge Patches should turn green)
- In the Add a new group box Add "NPC Retextures"
- Left-click the node and Drag the line with the arrow and link "Merge Patches" to "NPC Retextures" (NPC Retextures should turn green)
- In the Add a new group box Add "Conflict Resolution"
- Left-click the node and Drag the line with the arrow and link "NPC Retextures" to "Conflict Resolution" (Conflict Resolution should turn green)
- Now Left click the node and Drag the line with the arrow and link "Conflict Resolution" to Leveled List Modifiers (Conflict Resolution should turn grey)
- In the Add a new group box Add "Arthmoor's Villages".
- Left click on the "Low Priority Overrides" node and Drag the line with the arrow and link "Low Priority Overrides" to "Arthmoor's Villages" (Arthmoor's Villages should turn green)
- Now Left click the "Arthmoor's Villages" node and Drag the line with the arrow and link " Arthmoor's Villages" to "High Priority Overrides" (Arthmoor's Villages should turn grey)
By the end, all the newly Added Groups should be Grey.
Watch THIS handy Video to see how to create the Mod Groups.
Click HERE to see it all finished.
[Mator Smash]
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - Mator Smash Hotfix 2
Mod notes: Mator Smash is a tool that generates conflict resolution patches, similar to Wrye Bash's Bashed Patch.
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - SSEEdit 4.0.2
Special Installation Instructions: Once installed run xEdit perform the following
Load xEdit Right Click on any plugin From the popup menu navigate to Other than Left click on Options a new popup box should appear Uncheck Simple Records LAND, NAVI, NAVM, CELL, WRLD (requires restart) Click OK Exit xEdit.
Mod notes: This program is an essential Tool that will help with cleaning mods of dirty edits and enable the creation of patches required by this guide.
[Cathedral Assets Optimizer]
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - Cathedral Assets Optimizer
Mod notes: Cathedral Assets Optimizer is a tool aiming to automate asset conversion and optimization for Skyrim Special Edition.
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - BSArch
Special Installation Instructions:
- Download the archive Manually.
- Extract bsarch.exe to Cathedral Assets Optimizer\resources Folder
Mod notes: A command line tool for packing and unpacking Bethesda archives.
[Wrye Bash]
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - Wrye Bash 307-201908111233 - Standalone Executable.7z
Special Installation: Manually extract the Mopy folder from Wrye Bash and install it to the main Skyrim Special Edition directory. Windows 7 users also need to create a Docs Folder in Skyrim Special Edition\Data.
Mod notes: The function of this tool is to manage mods and create Bashed Patches. Bashed Patches merge the leveled lists from the installed mods and has some limited functionality to merge mods and tweak game values. For the purposes of this guide, only the Bashed Patch functionality will be used.
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - zEdit_v0.6.4_-_Portable_x64.7z
Mod Notes: This tool is similar to SSEEdit.
xEdit Scripts
[MXPF - Mator's xEdit Patching Framework]
| Files to download :
Mod notes: This mod add a framework to xEdit that other scripts can use.
Special installation: Download MANUALLY and install the Edit scripts folder into SSEEdit base folder.
zEdit Modules
Experience Mod zEdit Patcher
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - ExperiencePatcher
Special Installation: Extract experiencePatcher into the 'modules' subdirectory of zEdit.
Mod Notes: This mod adds compatibility to Experience so the kills function will work on all NPCs.
[UPF No Dragon LODs Patcher]
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - hishy-no-dragon-lods
Special Installation: Extract hishy-no-dragon-lods into the 'modules' subdirectory of zEdit.
Mod Notes: This mod applies the No Dragon LODs effect.
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - hishyNpcEnchantFix
Special Installation: Extract hishyNpcEnchantFix into the 'modules' subdirectory of zEdit.
Mod Notes: This mod is a simple port of ASIS' NPC Enchant Fix that will work with zEdit.
[UPF Opposite Animation Disabler]
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - oppositeAnimationDisabler
Special Installation: Extract oppositeAnimationDisabler into the 'modules' subdirectory of zEdit.
Mod Notes: A Unified Patching Framework (UPF) patcher that disables the 'Opposite Gender Anim' flag on all affected NPCs.
[UPF Cell Encounter Level in Name Patcher]
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - hishyCellEncounters
Special Installation: Extract hishyCellEncounters into the 'modules' subdirectory of zEdit.
Mod Notes: This mod adds the Encounter Zone's level to the text you see before you enter the zone.
[UPF Khajiit Ears Show Patcher]
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - hishy-khajiit-ears-show
Special Installation: Extract hishy-khajiit-ears-show into the 'modules' subdirectory of zEdit.
Mod Notes: This mod will allow all Khajiit to show their ears when wearing helmets.
zEdit patchers warehouse.
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - zedit-spell-absorb-fix
- MAIN FILES - zedit-visual-transfer
- MAIN FILES - zedit-water-damage
Special Installation: Extract zedit-spell-absorb-fix, zedit-visual-transfer, zedit-water-damage into the 'modules' subdirectory of zEdit.
Mod Notes: This mod is a small collection of zEdit Patchers.
Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017
[Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017]
Files to download :
- Other Tools and Frameworks - Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017 x64
- Other Tools and Frameworks - Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017 x86
Mod Notes: this Tool is required for Mod Organizer 2 to function properly
Mod Manager
|Notice: The paid for version of ccleaner is known to break Mod Organizer 2's Virtual Filing System (VFS). Unchecking the 'windows event logs' option under ccleaner's advanced tab will help ensure this doesn't happen. Also make sure the Profile Folder Remains in the same location of Mod Organizer 2 as all the base files
[Mod Organizer 2]
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - Mod Organizer 2 (Archive)
Mod notes: This is the tool we'll actually be using to download, install and manage the mods. Don't worry if it looks daunting, we'll set you right shortly.
Installing Mod Organizer 2
|Warning: MO2 should be installed in Portable Mode
Once Mod Organizer 2 is downloaded some manual setup is required suggest watching this to familiarize yourself installation procedure (Skip to 10:27):
- Create a new folder called Mod Organizer 2 - Lexys LOTD SE (or something you would Recognize easily) in the Root of a Drive (so you have some like E:\Mod Organizer 2 - Lexys LOTD SE).
- Extract the contents of the downloaded Zip file to the folder created in Step 1
- Run ModOrganizer.exe
- A popup box should appear, asking you to "choose an Instance" pick Portable
- A 2nd popup should appear; from the drop-down menu pick Skyrim Special Edition
- A 3rd popup should appear asking if you want to see the tutorial. Those who are new to Mod Organizer 2 should select Yes. Those who are very familiar with it should Select No.
- A 4th popup should appear stating that 'Mod Organizer is not set up to handle nxm links. Associate it with nxm links?' The recommended response is Yes, as this will allow Mod Organizer 2 to handle Nexus file links.
Congratulations Mod Organizer 2 is installed. Now we need to configure it properly.
Idiot check make sure you don't move your mods folder out of Mod Organizer 2 base folder
Configuring Mod Organizer 2
Now that Mod Organizer 2 is installed to setup up correctly
- From the toolbar click the Spanner and screwdriver icon.
- Under the Nexus tab make sure the Automatically login to Nexus is Ticked
- Input your Nexus User Name and Password.
- Click OK
Congratulations Mod Organizer 2 should be properly configured. Next, we need to set up a base profile.
Mod Organizer 2: Base Profile Creation
Now the Mod Organizer 2 is installed and configured correctly, we need to create a Base Profile to work from.
- Click the [Configure Profiles] button at the top of the window. The icon looks like an id card.
- Click [Create] and type "Vanilla Skyrim SE" in the text box.
- Verify that "Default Game INI Settings" is unchecked then click [OK]. The "Vanilla Skyrim SE" profile will appear in the list.
- Exit from the Configure Profiles window and change to the newly create Profile.
- Reopen Configure Profiles window and the Select the "Default" profile and click [Remove]. Select [Yes] when prompted.
- Close the dialogue by clicking [Close].
- Verify that "Vanilla Skyrim SE" is the currently selected profile in the "Profile" drop-down above the left-pane of the Mod Organizer window.
Setting up Base Tools for Mod Organizer 2
Now to setup the tool's UI and other such settings. Follow the steps below
- Click the [Executables] button at the top of the main Mod Organizer window. The icon looks like a pair of cogs.
- In the "Title" text box type "SSEEdit".
- In the "Binary" text box type <SSEEdit Path>\SSEEdit.exe or select it using windows explorer by pressing the [...] button.
- Do not select any of the optional check boxes.
- Click the [Add] button. SSEEdit should appear in the list.
- It is advised to add a second Instance of SSEEdit to MO2 Executables by repeating the process above call this second instance SSEEDIT - Quick Auto Clean
- In the Arguments field add -quickautoclean
- Repeat this process for Mator Smash, Wrye Bash and zEdit, replacing the appropriate fields then close the dialogue by clicking [Close].
Next we'll fix the default left pane order, which is scrambled from how it should look. Drag and drop the files in the left pane until they look like this:
* Dawnguard * HearthFires * Dragonborn
We now need to run LOOT to organize the right pane so it depicts the correct order also. Perform the following steps:
- Select LOOT from the drop-down list of executables.
- Click the [Run] button
- Towards the top right-hand corner is an icon that looks like 3 horizontal lines. Mousing over it shows it's for 'Sort Plugins'. Click it.
- LOOT will now download any updates to its master list file and compare the files it sees to this master list file. LOOT will display warning messages about the ITMs and deleted references the 3 Bethesda ESMs contain. Do not worry about them at this time. They will be dealt with later, in the Clean the Bethesda ESM's step.
- The calculated load order is then displayed. Click 'Apply' to accept this order. If no changes are necessary there may not be an 'Apply' option as no changes are needed.
- Close Loot using the Red X.
This process has loaded LOOT via Mod Organizer. This enables LOOT to act upon any and all of the .ESM and .ESP files in Mod Organizer's virtual file system. It compares what files it sees to the Master-List of all .ESM and .ESP files and suggests tweaks as required. Some files need to load before others or after others for their effects to be fully noticeable. LOOT helps this to happen. If you look at the Right pane of Mod Organizer now, you should notice that the files are in the same order that you just sorted them into on the Left pane, with Skyrim.esm and Update.esm above them. This is the correct formation.
This process has enabled the Dawnguard, HearthFires, and Dragonborn DLCs for use in the game.
Congratulations Mod Organizer 2 Base Profile should now be properly set up. Next, we need to set up a Modding Profile.
Creating Legacy Of The Dragonborn: Special Edition Profile
We've made a Vanilla Skyrim profile. This means you can play vanilla unmodded Skyrim via Mod Organizer at a single mouse click. Now we'll make the profile with which we'll mod Skyrim. This is how we proceed:
* Click the [Configure Profiles] icon at the top of the main Mod Organizer window. The icon looks like an id card. * Select "Vanilla Skyrim SE" then click [Copy]. * Type "Legacy Of The Dragonborn - Special Edition" in the text box and hit [OK].
A couple of points to be made here: Firstly, when you make a new profile, Mod Organizer makes new copies of Skyrim.ini and SkyrimPrefs.ini. If and when you make ini files changes, you will be making them to THESE files. Secondly, we installed the base three files of Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) earlier, but didn't install the script files. We will do this now to show how to install a mod via Mod Organizer. Ensure you have your newly made profile active and then perform the following steps:
* Click the small CD and Box icon adjacent to the "Search nexus network for more mods" drop-down and select "Install Mod...". * Navigate to the downloaded SKSE archive and click [Open]. * Replace the default text, if any, in the "Name" text box with "SKSE Scripts". This is the name that will be displayed in the left pane post-installation. * In the file tree, navigate to the "Data" folder inside the archive, right-click and select "Set Data Directory". Only the Scripts folder should be visible and checked. * Click [OK].
The mod will now be displayed with an empty check box in the mod window. This mod is now installed but not yet enabled for use by the game. Also, note that Mod Organizer does not have a version number or category set for this mod. To resolve this, perform the following:
* Right-click the mod and select "Information...". (Alternatively, double click the mod name.) * In the "Categories" tab, check the box next to "Utilities" to add that category to this mod. * In the "Nexus Info" tab, set the version number to the installed SKSE version number but set the Mod ID to -1.
This has set the proper version number and category for this mod. The colour of the text also indicates that SKSE is not available on the Nexus. Look at the [File Tree] tab to see the contents of the folder that will be virtually placed inside the Skyrim/Data folder. Note the meta.ini file is shown which Mod Organizer uses to store all the related data for the mod and it will not be visible to the game when executed.
* Click [Close] to save and exit the window.
Mods version numbers that can be verified by the Nexus will be either Green(Current+) or Red(Out Of Date). To make the mod visible to the game:
* Check the box adjacent to the mod name.
The files located inside this mod folder will now be visible to any programs executed through Mod Organizer as if they were placed inside of the Skyrim/Data folder. Any conflicts are handled by Mod Organizer in priority order (higher priority overwrites lower priority). Give this a try now:
* Select "SKSE" in the drop down above the right pane then click [Run].
This will execute the game through Mod Organizer using the SKSE_Loader.exe. The Mod Organizer window will close as SKSE is automatically configured to do so. At this point, SKSE is now properly installed with all included script functionality. There is also a way to check you have SKSE loaded and working:
* When the game loads to the menu, open the console. This is usually one by pressing the key directly above the [Tab] key. It's often the ` or ~ key. This will open a small command prompt in the lower left corner. It may be hard to see but it should be there. Type the command "getskseversion" without the quotes. It should give output as to the version you have installed. If it's anything other than 2.0.16 then recheck the original SKSE install and the scripts install just performed.
Exit the game, and if needed ensure SKSE is correct again after checking install. Do not continue until you're sure SKSE is correctly installed.
We've now set up the profile we wish to install mods too. We've also set up a Vanilla Profile. Either a modded game or the vanilla game can be played just by changing the profile. Additionally, should you wish to make any other profile, you can simply copy that Vanilla Skyrim profile, rename it and start with that new profile.
Mod Organizer 2 Plugins
[Merge Plugins Hide]
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - Merge Plugins Hide
Special Installation:
Setup: Extract everything except LICENSE and README.md to your Mod Organizer 2 plugins directory. Load Mod Organizer 2 and press the Screw Driver and Spanner Icon. Navigate to the Plugins Tab Scroll down until you find Merge Plugins Hide In the Right hand box change hide type to optional. NOTE: Make sure to put optional and NOT Optional, otherwise it will not hide plugins correctly. Click OK.
Merge Plugins Hide is now set up and will move merged plugins to the optional directory within Mod Organizer 2. It can be accessed via the Puzzle icon within Mod Organizer 2.
Mod Notes: This is a Plugin for Mod Organizer 2 that allows you to hide Plugins easier after they have been merged.
Clean the Bethesda ESM's
With profiles now set up properly, it is time to begin modding some vanilla game files. To increase stability, SSEEdit will be used to clean ITMs and UDRs from Bethesda 's ESMs. This improves compatibility between the various DLCs and lessens the chance of instability in Skyrim. Perform the following:
Before we start cleaning the ESMs we need to back up the originals, navigate to Skyrim Special Edition\Data folder and backup the following:
* Update.esm * Dawnguard.esm * HearthFires.esm * Dragonborn.esm
Once the original ESMs are backed up we can start the cleaning process:
* Start Mod Organizer. * Select "SSEEdit" from the drop-down above the right pane and click [Run] making sure it's the one with -quickautoclean set. * Right-click inside the file listing and select "None". * Check the box adjacent to Update.esm and click [OK]. * SSEEdit will now automatically run through the cleaning process. Wait until you see the message "Quick Clean mode finished". * Once you see the message "Quick Clean mode finished" click the [X] on the title bar to close SSEEdit.
Update.esm has now been cleaned, meaning that any improperly removed records or edited records that were identical to the base Skyrim.esm file have been fixed.
Repeat the process above for all of the DLC ESMs in order selecting only one at a time. Do NOT attempt to clean Skyrim.esm itself.
Manual SSEEdit Cleaning For Dawnguard.esm Also Required:
Open SSEEdit and load only Dawnguard.esm Once loaded Left click and open CELL > Block 5 > Sub-Block 3 > select 00016BCF. Scroll down the view window on the right to find XEZN subrecord referring to RiftenRatwayZone [ECZN:0009FBB9]. Right click and select Remove. Next Left click and open CELL > Block 2 > Sub-Block 1 > select 0001FA4C. Right click and select Remove. Last Left click and open CELL > Block 8 > Sub-Block 1. Right click and select Remove. Click the [X] in the upper right hand corner, uncheck "Backup plugins", and click [OK].
Once you have finished the cleaning process Navigate to Mod Organizer 2/mods folder and create new folder called Cleaned Vanilla ESMs
Navigate back to your Skyrim Special Edition DATA folder and Cut and Paste these files:
- Update.esm
- Dawnguard.esm
- HearthFires.esm
- Dragonborn.esm
Into the newly created Cleaned Vanilla ESMs Inside MO2/Mods folder.
Once you have cleaned and created a mod from the Cleaned ESM' you can restore the original UNCLEANED ones backed earlier to the DATA folder.
This preserves an absolutely clean Skyrim/Data directory and also allows our modded profile to run with the modified, cleaned vanilla ESM files. To finish up the cleaning, perform the following:
* Start Mod Organizer. * Verify the "Legacy Of The Dragonborn - Special Edition" profile is the currently selected. * Drag the newly created mod "Cleaned Vanilla ESMs" Above the "SKSE Scripts" mods in the left pane and activate it by checking the box.
To recap the current set up:
* Running Skyrim through Steam results in a completely vanilla experience. * Running the "Vanilla Skyrim" profile through Mod Organizer with "Skyrim" selected in the drop-down results in a completely vanilla experience. * Running the "Legacy Of The Dragonborn - Special Edition" profile through Mod Organizer with "SKSE" selected in the drop-down results in a SKSE enabled experience using the cleaned base ESM files.
So, now to start your modified game, always start Mod Organizer, select SKSE and press [RUN].
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - BethINI
Mod notes: This program was created by DoubleYou (The S.T.E.P. resident INI Master). BethINI (pronounced "Bethany") is an attempt to restore decency to the INI configuration files for games created by Bethesda.
Recommended Setting:
- Run BethINI.exe Outside of MO and make sure it is closed otherwise changes wont take effect
- Mod Organizer users should go to the Setup tab within BethINI and select the profile they wish to use via the INI Path setting. Your profiles should be autodetected.
- Under the Basic tab Click the DEFAULT BUTTON. This will refresh your INI files to the default settings for your system, with minimal tweaks.
- Under the Basic tab Click the HIGH PRESET.
- Under the Basic tab Make sure the BethINI PRESET is checked.
- Under the Basic tab Make sure the Recommended Tweaks is checked.
- Under the Basic Tab make sure Windowed Mode is CHECKED
- Under the Basic Tab make sure Borderless is CHECKED
- Under the Basic Tab make sure FXAA is CHECKED
- Under the Basic tab make sure Antialiasing is set to NONE.
- Under the Basic tab make sure VSync is UNCHECKED.
- Under the Basic tab make sure Lock Frame Rate is UNCHECKED.
- Under the General tab make sure Intro Logos is UNCHECKED.
- Under the General Tab Make sure Post-Load Update Time is 2000.
- Under the Gameplay Tab Make Sure Over-Encumbered Reminder is set to 60.
- Under the Gameplay Tab Make Sure NPC Use Ammo is CHECKED.
- Under the Gameplay Tab Make sure 1st Person Arrow Tilt-up Angle is 0.7.
- Under the Gameplay Tab Make sure 3rd Person Arrow Tilt-up Angle is 0.7.
- Under the Gameplay Tab Make sure 1st Person Bolt Tilt-up Angle is 0.7.
- Under the Interface Tab Make sure Bethesda Modding Platform is UNCHECKED
- Under the Interface Tab Make sure Mouse Settings -> Lock Sensitivity is 0.0125.
- Under the Detail Tab make sure Field of View is set to 85.00.
- Under the Detail Tab make sure Particles is set to 2000.
- Under the Detail Tab make sure Depth of Field is CHECKED.
- Under the Detail Tab make sure Lens Flare is UNCHECKED.
- Under the Detail Tab make sure Reflect Sky is CHECKED.
- Under the Detail Tab make sure Ambient Occlusion is set to FULL.
- Under the Detail Tab make sure Shadow Resolution is set to 2048.
- Under the Detail Tab make sure Sun-Shadow Update Time is set to 0.
- Under the Detail Tab make sure Sun-Shadow Update Threshold is set to 2.0.
- Under the Detail Tab make sure Improved Shader is UNCHECKED.
- Under the View Distance Tab make sure Grass Fade is set to 18000.
- Under the Visuals Tab make sure Grass Density is set to 60.
- Under the Visuals Tab make sure Grass Diversity is set to 15.
- Under the Basic Tab Click the Save and Exit button.
Post BethINI Tweaks
The first step to editing the SKSE.ini is to create it. Perform the following:
* Right-click SKSE Scripts in the Mod Organizer mod list. * Select "Open In Explorer". * Create and enter a folder named SKSE. * Create and open a text file named SKSE.ini. (Make sure you are showing hidden file extensions)
Once this file is open to be edited, paste in the following:
[General] ClearInvalidRegistrations=1 [Display] iTintTextureResolution=2048
This enables self-healing of rogue updating scripts in saves.
Save and close SKSE.ini then exit explorer.
fShadowDirectionalBiasScale=0.47 (make sure you have this.)
bGrassPointLighting=1 iMaxGrassTypesPerTexure=15 (make sure you have this, and this is NOT a typo.) iMinGrassSize=60 (make sure you have this.)
bDisableAutoSave=1 (make sure you add this.) bAllowScriptedForceSave=0 (make sure you add this.) bAllowScriptedAutosave=0 (make sure you add this.)
fInteriorShadowDistance=3000 (Make sure is this the value)
bSaveOnPause=0 (Change existing value) bSaveOnRest=0 (Change existing value) bSaveOnTravel=0 (Change existing value) bSaveOnWait=0 (Change existing value)
Due to the heavily modded nature of this guide, it is advised to have autosaves turned off and to create fresh new saves every time and not overwrite old preexisting saves.
SkyrimCustom.ini is created by Bethini it basically can be used to overwrite settings placed in Skyrim.ini For the purpose of this guide we will use a blank copy of this file placed in the Legacy Of The Dragonborn - Special Edition Profile that you will use to actually play the game.
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - xLODGen-45
- OPTIONAL FILES - SSE-Terrain-Tamriel.esm
Special Installation:
- Download and install the Optional SSE-Terrain-Tamriel.esm file as a mod in Mod Organizer 2.
- Download the Main xLODGen-45 archive.
- Extract the contents to a new folder called xLODGEN but DO NOT PUT THE FOLDER INSIDE the main Skyrim SE OR Mod Organizer 2 folder.
- create folder called SSELODGen_Output At the ROOT of a Drive
- Once the above is done, open Mod Organizer 2 and add xLODGenx64.exe as an executable.
- In the Arguments field enter -sse -o:"<Drive Letter>\SSELODGen_Output" .
for example my path is "E:\SSELODGEN_Output\" and so in arguments: -sse -o:"E:\SSELODGen_Output"
Mod Notes: This is a utility used to generate LOD meshes and textures "exactly" like CK.
[DynDOLOD Standalone]
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - DynDOLOD-Standalone.2.67
Special Installation:
- Download the archive file.
- Extract the contents to a new folder called DynDOLOD Special Edition
- Once the above is done, open Mod Organizer 2 and add TexGenx64 and DynDOLODx64 as executables.
- In the Arguments field enter -sse for each executable.
Mod Notes: This is a utility used to create a mod based on the load order, which adds custom, distant LOD for objects to Skyrim.
zMerge Setup
In this section we will setup zMerge so that we can create merged mods later on:
- Open zEdit and select zMerge from the drop-down menu along with the profile you wish to use.
- Press Start Session.
- Click on the cog in the Upper Right corner and a new popup box should appear.
- Navigate to Integration Settings.
- Under Mod Manager select Mod Organizer 2
- Under MO2 Instance select Portable.
- Under Mod manager path, fill in the file path to where your main Mod Organizer 2 folder is
- Under Mod manager mods path, fill in the file path to where your Mod Organizer 2 mods folder is (this should be located inside the Mod Organizer 2 main folder)
- Navigate to Merge Settings.
- Under Merge Output path fill in the file path to where your Mod Organizer 2 mods folder is (this should be located inside the Mod Organizer 2 main folder)
- Uncheck "Disable plugins"
- Navigate to Archive Creation Settings.
- Under Advanced change Minimum file per archive to 999999
- Under Advanced make sure Create texture archive is UNCHECKED
- Click OK.
- You can now close zMerge.
Check these pictures on how to set up zMerge if you're having trouble: Here
Reshade Installation
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - ReShade_Setup_4.3.0
Special Installation:
- Download the latest version of ReShade.
- Run the executable and point it to your SkyrimSE.exe.
- On the next page select Direct3D 10+.
- During installation, when asked if you want to download a set of shaders, choose 'yes' and select only: Finesharp.fx, LevelsPlus, LumaSharpen.fx and Vibrance.fx.
- Download the Suggested Reshade preset found below and extract it to your game folder.
- Run Skyrim Special Edition and, when the main menu loads, click the 'Home' key to call the ReShade GUI menu.
- From the 'Home' tab, choose 'BTS ReShade.ini' in the drop-down menu at the top.
- Click the 'Home' key again to close the GUI - you're all set and good to go.
[BTS - Beautifully Textured Skyrim ReShade Preset]
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - BTS - ReShade 1.01
Special Installation: Download and extract from the the archive BTS - ReShade 1.01 then do the following:
- Navigate to BTS - ReShade 1.01
- Copy and Paste the Contents of the Archive to the main Skyrim Special Edition Directory.
Mod Notes: The aim of this preset is simple: to boost texture detail, while preserving Skyrim Special Edition's original colours and lighting - or those of whichever mods you're running.
Manual INI Editing Required:
Skyrim.ini [Display] fGlobalBloomThresholdBoost=5.0000 (Add new value) SkyrimPrefs.ini [Display] bSAOEnable=1 (Make sure you have this value)
GPU Driver Settings
[NVIDIA Profile Inspector]
Files to download :
- MAIN FILES - NVIDIA Inspector
Special Installation:
- Download and install NVIDIA Inspector, which includes NVIDIA Profile Inspector as a separate executable.
- Download a pre-made Profile .
- Load NVIDIA Inspector and start NVIDIA Profile Inspector. On the Profile Inspector's tool bar there should be an icon of a box with green arrow pointing down. Hovering over the icon should display Import user defined profiles .
- Once the profile have been installed, use the search bar and navigate to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
- Then double check the following has been set in the installed Profile:
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Folded Flags is the first component installed as part of Veterans Parkway enhancements, which will be the first project of its kind in the Des Moines metro area, enhancing an entire roadway that will be 11.5 miles long with the addition of public art. Veterans Parkway will be the major spine of a roadway system that will serve an entire area of West Des Moines.
Public meetings were held in 2017 where citizen input was gathered that helped shape enhancement designs. These meetings were attended by neighbors living adjacent to Veterans Parkway, City employees, and local veteran groups. From these meetings, Folded Flags was identified as the inaugural piece of the entire project.
Folded Flags with its 15 individual standing, folded flags visually attracts the attention of commuters and trail users during night and day. The City of West Des Moines' Public Arts Advisory Commission approved the sculpture in the fall of 2017, and City Council approval followed in the spring of 2018. Folded Flags was officially dedicated at a public event on the evening of June 14, 2019.
Funding for Folded Flags was provided by the City of West Des Moines Capitol Improvement Program. Partial funding was also provided by a 2018 BRAVO Greater Des Moines Project Grant.
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
"The Shield" - by Brooke Van Buskirk
Below is a video of Brooke reciting "The Shield," followed by the poem itself.
THE SHIELD - by Brooke Van Buskirk
By day I wrap this shield around my head, across my chest
This world is a prison - my mind and heart I must protect
Why? Because without it there's no limit to be observed
What is modesty and decency?
Man can't properly determine
They say my choice to cover is old-fashioned
They say our religious practices are backwards
They spew cliché democracy and liberation
Little do they know there's little knowledge in what they're saying
My argument is that 'the times, they are a-changin'
And slowly but surely approaches an 'anything goes' day
When no rules apply
Whats wrong is called right
And crimes of the heart creep like a thief in the night
Modesty discouraged and nakedness condoned
We've forsaken the values mankind held long ago
Yes, history is riddled with mistakes and evil stories
But shall we not filter the good and maintain some of its glory?
Just think of it this way, I'm just dressing like Mary mother of Jesus
Or a nun
Or a woman who wants to be seen as an observant follower
A lover of Gods word
And you not mad at exploitation of femininity, but you mad that I cover
Sex may sell, but I'm not for sale
It's your path to bankruptcy, time will tell
My hijab...is an expression of self-respect
And a rejection of a misogynist culture daily breathing down my neck
Telling me all my value lies in the guise of my demise.
Flaunting what Gods blessed me with, its lies and I don't buy it.
Because I'm told I'm so much more.
So, to avoid distracting you with what my momma gave me,
I'll let you focus on my core
I say the passing of time doesn't determine my beliefs
Islam teaches that truth doesn't change with the year
What's good is good, and what's wrong is wrong
And those values don't change as the years pass along
Our standards are lowered and we become desensitized
But regardless of what time it is
Men should lower their eyelids
When I pass along my way minding my business
this shield reminds them that yes, I'm religious
I don't want attention and I don't want your compliments
I'm not looking for love, so save your games for them
I'm a Muslim under here, I don't mind being a stranger
Coz if the norm is lady gaga, then we're all in danger
I'll be called a trader
I'm not scared of that label
Ethnocentric discourse in the west is the only reason
I have to write a poem to justify way that I dress
The cloth on my head
Which I love to wear
I'm not forced, which I struggle with,
But my choice is solid as stone
It's my comfort
My home
My will
My uniform
My suit
My command from God
My style
My identity
So let it be
My shield.
More of Brooke's work can be enjoyed at: http://www.facebook.com/brookevbk/notes
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There is no known picture of Mary or Jesus. There is no way of knowing what they wore or did not wear. Cloth never made a person pious. Often times people of the cloth are the worst offenders of humanity. In additon, there is actually no proof that Jesus or Mary ever existed.ReplyDelete
Nuns for the most part have given up the habit.
One day maybe she will actually research the beginnings of the Abrahamic religions and see it for the lie that it is. Then of course the koran has 1/5 of it that cannot be properly translated and it wasn't even codified until the ninth century. Until that time they had numerous problems with the text and all those missing dots. There is over a 1000 different variants. She has no ideal if what she is following is even properly translated.
Very beautiful poem :) If a woman wants to wear hijaab, then it's her right and no one should question her motives or say she is wrong. Some people believe, some people don't, but religion shouldn't be ridiculed. If someone wants to be respected, then he/she should give respect in return.ReplyDelete
I agree with bigstickl1. I am glad that my religion has no dress code.There are Christian women who are not allowed to wear trousers. Neither are they allowed to have a haircut. They are not allowed to watch TV or go to he cinema, but they do things I would never do myself. I have always been religious but I would feel humiliated if I was forced to wear a hijab or nikab or burka.God never told us what to wear. I live in a free world.ReplyDelete
All the same: thanks for your visit and kind comment.
I will agree to disagree with you. Her poem actually degrades women and is judgemental. Archeological and history has shown how these religons were formed. Religions were designed to control the masses generally for political gain and subjugation of those who are weaker or of a different sect. Yahweh was a minor pagan war god before becoming the one and that is what Abrahamic religions are built upon. In fact, if you go back you will see that the earlier gods had both a male and female side until the Abrahamic religions. Religion has been the source of war, rape, slavery, murder, and so much more. Religion has sanction all of this and more. Quite frankly make believe religions that harms humanity should never be respected. These religions have harm humanity long enough and respect is something I chose not to give to an idealogy that is harmful to mankind.
What passion and conviction!ReplyDelete
Though I don't necessarily want to wear a hijab myself, I certainly respect the right of others to do so.
- Sandy :)Feb 17, 2012, 10:38:00 PM
I think people should wear what they want- I wish hijab wasn't associated with Islam as the idea of concealing women pre-dates it and doesn't belong to a specific faith, though segments of Muslims were happy to add it to Islam.ReplyDelete
What gets me is, as it seems to me in this case- the woman feels hijab is so respectful etc. but she doesn't mind putting down western culture. And from the poem I get the feeling she is living in the west. She should try living in a strict patriarchal/tribal culture and see how it disrespects women and people lower their gaze even more than the west and where the legal system oppresses women.
Women told to cover up more are being told that their person doesn't belong in the public sphere. In fact the way she goes on she is actually vilifing the female body. The female body is not a sex object it is a body. A body has a sexual function but it has many functions. The fact is, is that she has bought into the fact that the female body is something that should be hidden and is a the gate way to sin as it represents a sexual taboo. It does not. It is this way of thinking that has and still keeps women from entering the public domain. It actually pushes women into the place of the home where by the public streets are not welcoming. In other words she as a woman is her own worst enemy as she has vilified her body as a sexual object. She has bought into that agrument whereby it is not safe to go out without a man.ReplyDelete
This is a learned condition for both men and women. It creates boy and men who are hostile to women and use them. Women who accept this help create prisons for themselves and other women. Women in fact do this by vilifing other women, ridiculing them and upholding the prison that was designed for them. They in fact help there own gender to suffer.
The first step in controlling a women is making sure she adheres to a dress code. Once this is in place the next step is initiated and slowly without realizing it your freedoms are taken away. By the time you realize what you have given up, it is to late. It is the gradualist theory and it works very well. In other words by the time the frog knows it is dying in boiling water it is too late to do anything about it.
Whatever Mary wore, conditions were very different then. People lived in dwellings without glass windows (if they had windows). There was no air conditioning. Transportation was by foot.ReplyDelete
In most of the world as mechanical modes of transportation have developed with the ability to control the environment (ie: cars or trains with heaters), people have learned to move about with fewer clothes and clothes that were less restrictive.
Most ideas of modesty are based on culture. A 19th century European man would probably be astonished at the clothing the respectible people were today in Europe. In Europe though, ideas about modesty have advanced as conditions have changed. What is sad about modesty in the Islamic world is that it is driven by an idea that anything new that doesn't help old men is sinful. So computers are allowed as well as airconditioning, but women will must wear silly bags on the bodies and silly coverings on their heads. When will someone tell Arab men that modesty is about you not about putting bags on women?
I agree with Jerry, the the cultural brainwashing has gone on long enough. And in order to be respected, one must respect themselves. Demanding respect is quite insulting to me.ReplyDelete
Some of us are quite ignorant about such things.ReplyDelete
I know that I am.
No need to justify your "Shield."
Freedom & Liberation is doing what you want, wearing what you want, and expressing what you want w/out judgement.
I LOVED your poem. Brava!!!
- AnonymousFeb 22, 2012, 2:54:00 AM
Nice poem, nothing great but like a million out there it's good.ReplyDelete
Quite judgemental for not wanting to be judjed though!!! and there are plenty of places in the world the author can go if she doesn't want misgonystic culture breathing down her neck...
It's like th epoet has special insight into the values held long ago :-) how long ago? what values? where?
don't judge if you dont' want to be judged :-)
One of the worst things about religions, not just Islam, but most religions, is the idea that one has a perfect idea of right and wrong and that right and wrong cannot change. Slavery was legal in Saudi Arabia until relatively recently, Christianity didn't have many complaints about slavery for countless decades (it is only slightly better in that area than Islam). Slavery isn't the only evil that religions have accepted but it is the most obvious. There may be a perfect morality but none of us knows. We must make the best rules for our own time and not continue to allow evils simply because some long dead holy man didn't write them down.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFeb 22, 2012, 10:04:00 PM
Most of the comments on your post are extremely ignorant, not only of Islam, but of the "hijab" as well. I do not think that most Westerners are qualified to judge a situation that they can never fully understand. I'm not condoning social injustice, only fighting ignorance with more ignorance.ReplyDelete
In order to understand the hijab, one must look past the chauvinist conventions of many cultures of the middle east. The hijab, the scarf, the veil, whatever you wish to call it, is not a form of oppression. It is a command from God in the religion of Islam, to protect women rights, both bodily and intellectual, from being taken advantage of. Whether or not this religious rule is abused is another thing altogether.
It also allows men to see women as more than a sex symbol.
In many Muslim countries, the hijab is not enforced by law. Do not condemn an entire religion/group of people because of the misguided rulings of a few people.
I do not condone any woman being forced to wear hijab. Their should be no compulsion in religion. "Let there be no compulsion in religion. Truth has been made clear from error. Whoever rejects false worship and believes in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy handhold that never breaks. And Allah hears and knows all things." [Sûrah al-Baqarah: 256] This is clearly an idea present in Islam.
I do not think that anyone without religion will be able to grasp the concept of absolute truth, or good and evil, as witnessed by the posts above. Part of religion is belief in God, and with that belief comes a belief that one must follow his commands.
Any human rights violations come NOT from Islam, but from humans. Humans are imperfect, but Allah (swt)and Islam are perfect in every way.
Surah Baqara 2:6-7:
"As to those who reject Faith, it is the same to them whether thou warn them or do not warn them; they will not believe; God hath set a seal on their hearts and on their hearing, and on their eyes is a veil; great is the penalty they (incur)."
I would like someone to point out to this ignorant American, where a woman is commanded to still dress as if she were living in the seventh century desert.ReplyDelete
Amazing that you tend to think that Western's are incapable of understanding Islam and that many are ignorant of the understanding of the hijab. Your understanding of it can be completely different from my understanding of it. Just because you chose to make it into a symbol of your choosing based on what you would like to take from your version of Islam. However, my understanding of the hijab is different from yours. As far as I am concerned, the hijab is meant to cover the awrah (external sex organ). That makes the wearer nothing but a sex object. If anything Islam tells the world that women are walking sex object. You can say God has commanded you to wear this but he did not. You have chosen to read a written book whereby a barbaric society with little knowledge of their surroundings opted to put something into words. It is the words of barbarians that you have actually chosen to accept as God's word nothing more. The words used to create a political system by men who added an additional layer to the system and declared them divine. Now given the fact that I actually like the study of archeology, history and theology I would state that Islam has problems. These problems start with Judaism and the formation of the pagan god, Yahweh and it just goes from there.
Next you throw out the whole westerns don't get it argument. However, we do get it. That tactic is used to insult a person's intelligence and an attempt at trying to make yourself feel superior. The religious are good at this tactic and frankly, people see it for what it is and that is the whole attitude of my club is better than yours therefore I am superior. It is a red herring. The fact is many without religion came from a religious background and they have studied enough and used rational thought long enough to see it for what it is; which is fables with some historical surroundings and events (often embellished for the audience).
Now quoting quotes from primitive and often barbaric people is a circular argument. You are using words written by a barbaric primitive man/woman who has determined that a written word represents something divine.
Just a recap. You see religion has nothing to do with faith or god. It is just an ideology that was created to ensure that people conform to a government and societal construct with an extra added layer of divinity to keep the people in fear of what if's. Thereby ensuring their control by dictators, clerics, bishops and the like.
Now, I won't even get into the whole problems of time lapse on the Quran, hadith or Ibn Ishaq (accounts of Mohammad's life where the text is gone), no original Quran, contradictions, over a 1000 variants, codification of Quran done in the 9th century, Sana'a manuscript issues, etc. As that is just too lengthy for this topic.
However, nothing prevents you from believing what you believe. Though to me it is nothing more than words written by backwards primitive warring people who have created a fictious being of their making which has inflicted nothing but horror upon humanity long enough.
- Sandy :)Feb 23, 2012, 10:41:00 PM
There are people of faith, including Muslims that are perfectly capable of allowing people their different opinions, and who don't brand everyone who disagrees with them as "ignorant" ; just as there are those that "know" it is all fairytales who DO brand people of faith as ignorant merely for having another viewpoint.
Intolerance and insecurity are present in all types of people.
Your version of Islam is a version that simply isn't practice in numerous Islamic countries. That especially means your country of Saudi.
People throughout the ages have been killed for not believing in religion or other religions. They have been silenced with death and torture by by the religious often times. The books they profess to hold to the state of divinity never allowed to be questioned. I believe Saudi with at least 30000 muslims are wanting the death of someone who had a pretend conversation with the muhammad. Now what you call ignorance for a viewpoint is not what I stand against. It is the action which is brought forth from these books that hurts humanity that I stand against. That action is also in how women are viewed and forced from the public sphere because of religion. It also is having people killed for questioning, for thinking beyond or looking into the orgins of a religion. It is this that I stand against. This is what religion to me represents and history is replete with continual and on-going saga of religions hate, degradation, etc.
Now you can go on and tell me that religion doesn't sanction this but I will disagree with you and I will quote from those religious books just where it does.
The statement that people keep stating, don't blame religion for the actions of people is absurd. As it is religion that these people follow and you can find any number of ways to extract what you want from these books more often than not it is filled with murder, killing, slavery, prostitution, hatred, division, etc.
Now Sandy you have a viewpoint on religion that is great. However many don't share your version.
Just a note, no where did I label those who believe in faith as ignorant. Faith is not the problem. Religion is the problem.
- Sandy :)Feb 24, 2012, 4:07:00 PM
I didn't call anything ignorant and neither did you. Leigh called people disagreeing with her ignorant- and you responded to that.
Given the world situation- It is pointless for me to say, Islam doesn't mean "x,y,z" even if that is what I believe. It would be a waste of time and energy. In the real world I try to convince other Muslims of that.
And while it is true people throughout the ages have been killed for not believing- they have likewise been killed for belieiving.
Intolerance doesn't discriminate.
My only point to you was that there are many Muslim individuals who don't believe people with other views are ignorant. I totally understand how someone views things the way you do- I may disagree but you certainly aren't ignorant. I also said nothing to excuse so called Islamic countries.
Thanks, for the clarification. I am firmly aware that you like your version of things. However, it doesn't mean I won't try to provide a different agrument to your position. As you probably already know, that this is just in my nature. :)


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It's here: The time of year when we reveal the new winners of the Leadership in Lifting Equipment and Aerial Platforms (LLEAP) Awards.
I had the pleasure of going back on as a guest of the Access Nation podcast, hosted by Phil Duane, owner of Schempp Wholesale Re-rent, to unveil the winners of the 2019 competition. The new podcast episode is available today, and you can listen to it here.
Ever wonder what goes into selecting the winners for the Leadership in Lifting Equipment and Aerial Platforms (LLEAP) Awards, presented by Lift and Access?
Let me tell you, it's a pretty big deal.
I recently had the opportunity to serve as a guest on the Access Nation podcast, hosted by Phil Duane, owner of Schempp Wholesale Re-rent. Duane, who draws on his experience in the access equipment rental industry with roles at Snorkel, Altec, and JLG, asked me about the LLEAP Awards' process, including:
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This week, I visited Skyjack, where I learned that the company will be introducing an 80-something foot articulating boom lift, a 5,000-lb. telehandler, and a 12,000-lb. telehandler in the next few months. Although details about the new machines were not yet available, the news that they are coming is exciting.
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CSA Group, an accredited standard development organization (SDO), has put out for public comment its new standards for aerial work platforms, or mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), as they're called practically everywhere but here in the United States.
The proposed new B354 standards have a very different format than the previous ones, which guided the Canadian aerial industry for years.
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At the recent regional meeting of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), AWP safety expert Gary Riley gave an excellent presentation that questioned whether scissor lift users should tie off to the machine.
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Johnson performs a standup about her family, love life, among other things.
I come from a large family. There's thirteen of us. Yeah give it up for my mother. Thirteen of us, seven brothers, five sisters and it's all from the same mother and father, and I brag about that.


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On his way to the podium, he spied Illinois Senator Mark Kirk in the crowd.
Mr Kirk has just returned to the Senate after recovering from a stroke suffered over a year ago.
Nudging Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Martin Dempsey aside, he offered Mr Kirk a fist bump.
In a show of true bipartisanship, the Republican senator did not simply return it but turned it into an exploding fist bump.
The gesture was not shown on live TV but was picked up from a pool feed by website Gawker, who turned it into an animated video clip.
The American media have christened it the "Exploding bipartisan fist bump".
President Obama is, however, no stranger to the gesture.
Last year he was caught giving another exploding fist bump to an American serviceman in Afghanistan.