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Here is a petition to shut down http://miss-andrist.livejournal.com/ , which promotes hatred against men and boys.
I urge all readers to sign it.
Feminism purports to concern itself only with equality – but in reality propagates mistrust, tension and hatred between the sexes.
Here is a petition to shut down http://miss-andrist.livejournal.com/ , which promotes hatred against men and boys.
I urge all readers to sign it.
I disagree. I think she is doing a fine job of exposing Feminism for what it so often is, simple man-hatred.
Looks to me as if she has found a purpose in life, to serve as a horrible example. So use her for that purpose.
Indeed. Let's not become like the feminists we're attempting to expose and trample on the free speech of others. We're here to guard against the radfem institution, not echo it.
I'm with Tom on that one. Let them rant and rave… After all, aren't WE ranting as far as they're concerned?
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Attack them at every opportunity as they have attacked men.
If men hold extreme positions regarding women, they get shut down. We all know that. I haven't yet heard of a woman holding extreme views on men being shut down.
So we are already in a situation where freedom of speech is limited, and with a clear gender bias.
How long did it take we men to snap out of the 'we're not like that' mode of thinking when feminists started loading the courts, academia, media and legislatures? 30 years?
If we want to do freedom of speech a favour, I think we need to present the big blog hosts with a dilemma – namely, that non-feminists demand closure of man-haters, and feminists demand closure of woman-haters. Only then will the blog hosts be forced to apply some conscious thought on how to deal with complaint as a tactic.
Right now, by clinging to notions of fairness, the blog hosts just respond to complaint and we lose. We're actually complicit in the erosion of freedom of speech.
Why does this URL appear as the web-site on your petition?
It's the URL of a men's rights forum.)
Sorry EF, I should have made myself clearer.
To me, it looked as if you might have accidentally entered the wrong URL on your petition against miss-andrist.livejournal.com (I do this sometimes with copy/paste).
If that were so, then signing the petition would mean petitioning for the closure of antimisandry.com!
I can't actually see any reason why antimisandry.com needs to be cited on this petition at all.
Would you clarify please before I sign.
You can file a complaint for hate speech at the following web link. Mine is pending their review.
The feminazi all think The World According to Bob is a "hate site" because Bob does not support feminazi misandry. Robin Steele, and other feminist hate mongers have been attacking The World According to Bob for some time, but they have all failed to silence a Man's voice.
That link is for the LiveJournal contact page where readers can file a complaint about "Miss-Andrist" which is the topic of your article.
I followed Bob's lead and laid a complaint against this site, on the grounds that it was inciting fear and mistrust against a group of people (men). The response was:
"Thank you for your report. While the content in question may be disturbing and in poor taste, it does not constitute a violation of the LiveJournal Terms of Service. The content posted is simply an opinion, and we allow the expression of a wide range of opinions on LiveJournal. As long as the content does not explicitly encourage others to harass or physically harm any particular racial, ethnic, or social minority, it is considered allowable.
It's a clear statement and one I have no difficulty with.
Well, we're now in a position to put Livejournal in an uncomfortable dilemma.
Miss-andrist's opening posting, in which she states all men are evil, that she hates them and that all other women should too, could be copied and wherever the word 'men' occurs, swap it with 'women'. This could then be the opening posting of a new blog at Livejournal called Miss-Ogynist.
It won't be long before complaints start rolling in from femmies, but so long as MissAndrist's original text is kept to – which we know has been cleared by LiveJournal – then it's win-win. If LiveJournal are consistent and protect this new Miss-Ogynist, then freedom of speech has been tested and upheld. If LiveJournal fold and close the site down, then we have documented proof of a blog host that practices discrimination against men and one that can be named and shamed with great abandon about the net.
Trying to make that bimbo Robin Steele understand that 'hate speech' laws are horribly oppressive and will likely result in political dissidents being arrested in the near future is pointless. These women just don't get it.
After much thought, the only way to make them 'get it' is to let them experience the oppression these laws will bring. Shut em down!
Every Misandrist site should be protested and shut down.
It shits all over free speech, but if the feminists have there way its gone anyways!
Let the feminists feel the bite of there own unjust and oppressive laws.
Kelly's done a superb job. The blog even looks better than the original! (way better). Now that I read it in reverse, it almost has a Fred X feel to it, without the humour – and he was troll bait extraordinaire. Of course, we've given the game away a little, but there's nothing to stop any of us putting on our mangina hats and laying a complaint against it if nothing happens. Consider it an exercise in training blog hosts to be even-handed. Doesn't harm our own sense of paranoia either to see, rather than fear, what success those horrible femmies are likely to achieve in closing us down.
Dear Bob Allen,
While the content in question may be disturbing and in poor taste, it does not constitute a violation of the LiveJournal Terms of Service. The content posted is simply an opinion, and we allow the expression of a wide range of opinions on LiveJournal. As long as the content does not explicitly encourage others to harass or physically harm any particular racial, ethnic, or social minority, it is considered allowable.
As such, we will be unable to assist you; we encourage you to refrain from viewing this journal in the future if you find its content offensive.
LiveJournal Abuse Prevention Team
You know, EF, considering that you link to a website entitled American Women Suck, which bears a truly striking resemblance to Miss Andrist — even down to the sexist jokes — you really have no right whatsoever to label that LJ a "hate site."
Also, I really thought you were against the shutting down of websites based purely on offensive content. Guess that doesn't apply when you're the one being offended.
Also, I really thought you were against the shutting down of websites based purely on offensive content. Guess that doesn't apply when you're the one being offended.
I realise you were addressing yourself to EF, but I signed EF's petition, so that makes me answerable to the same charge.
I signed it to find out what happens. I don't know how blog hosts determine who gets shut down and who doesn't, and we are all inclined to think it is us that gets dealt the rawest deal. It seems to me to be constructive to do this, so that the more we see of the process, the more we may know how to deal with it.
I personally hope the petition fails, as I'm generally against the idea of specific laws devoted to 'Hate Speech', but the quid pro quo for our failure is that others will also fail in their attempts to silence us.
One of the benefits of this pro-active stance is that new, unexpected approaches are discovered. The notion of 'mirroring' extremist viewpoints with near identical documents where the subject and object are transposed presents an instrument for auditing blog-hosts, government departments, media, etc for even-handedness.
Although it seems like we're trying to shut down a web-site, my intention is that we test the thinking behind web-host censure policy, expose the process for all to see and prevent complaint alone from prevailing over rational thought.
You say that your intention is not to shut down a website, but that's exactly what the petition to shut down a website is meant to achieve. What if you had succeeded in getting that woman's LiveJournal shut down? Would that have been a cause for celebration? Is "testing the policy" more important than sticking to your principles surrounding the censorship of websites? Sounds like a Phyrric victory to me, no matter which way it turns out.
"Rumbling" you?
What if you had succeeded in getting that woman's LiveJournal shut down? Would that have been a cause for celebration?
Far too early for celebration yet lc. But in addition to the publicity value – more material for our growing network of blogs, forums and independent media – it would serve to ally feminist interests with our own. There would be much more support for free speech and a greater understanding of its value.
Is "testing the policy" more important than sticking to your principles surrounding the censorship of websites?
"Testing the policy" isn't opposed to my principle of not censoring free speech, for the reason I gave to your first question. I think there is a common perception that free speech, amongst other things, is arrived at by everyone practicing the golden rule (do unto others as …), but having such faith makes it too frail. The golden rule puts its practitioners at a disadvantage when others fail to reciprocate. In order for free speech to thrive, it has to be seen as mutually advantageous to as many parties as possible. Naturally, everyone has different ideas of where free speech ends and harm begins, but that compromise has to be met by negotiation, not acquiescence.
I don't see free speech as some kind of ethereal absolute that we must all bow down before. It is an organisational feature that brings greater advantage to any group that practices it, and should be made as robust as possible.
Sounds like a Phyrric victory to me, no matter which way it turns out.
I think that's only a minor possibility at this point rather than a material concern. As I mentioned in an earlier post, actually doing something tends to have unexpected consequences. I've already seen several opportunities to expand upon from this small exercise alone.
I strongly disagree. Trying to deny the opposition the right to speak is proving them right about us. I don't fear feminist rhetoric at all and I am happy to let it all be published and judged on it's merits. I'd rather see it debated than suppressed. Believe it or not, feminism has done good in the past….convents were early places of feminism and in that context (nuns don't have sex so their ideas can't infect society), it has a place….it also has a place in the lesbian world and women who want to live alone would also benefit from it. It's when it tries to step into mainstream society, or the family, that feminism becomes truly evil and that is why we need it out there so that society can see this. I'd sign a petition to keep a feminist web site online but not one to take it offline. That is not what freedom and liberty are about….I would recommend that you read some Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin to get a refresher on the subject. BTW, the "they did it first" excuse is really pathetic….are you 5 years old?
I think daz has a point. Rather than shutting down feminists, I think we should increase their media profile. Every argument, every statistic, every legal action of theirs should be scrutinized for all to see.
Shut that site down? I wish that I could.
Shut down misandry forever!
To hell with misandrists.
All misandrists should die.
I support that petition.
I pretty much side with all anti-misandrists.


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I Can Walk on Stormy Seas
The essence of this painting matches the lyrics of You Raise Me Up, I first heard sang by Josh Groban and written by Rolf Lovland and Brendan Graham a few years ago. It was commissioned by Samantha Stone, a charismatic and very successful marketing guru and author of Unleash Possible, a bestselling marketing guide for technology companies.
In the process of painting and waiting for the art to be completed, we both learned patience, forgiveness, love and the trust to know that we can raise ourselves up "to walk on stormy seas" anytime that "troubles come, and our hearts burdened be". I urge you to search for the song on YouTube and you'll sing to the painting's true nature.

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Working mamas, can we talk about maternity leave for a minute? And how it's too short? And how going back to work is the worst? Ugh, that day before you go back is equivalent to pure hell. You're scared to leave your baby with someone new. You're scared you're going to do a bad job at work and get fired. You're scared you're going to die on your commute in. Okay, maybe that last part is a bit much, but omg, going back to work after a few months of being in a baby bubble is crazy!
You're not alone if you're feeling scared about going back to work, mamas. In fact, here are the 10 stages you'll likely go through on your first day back. (But don't worry, you can do it!)
1. The morning you have to go back, you consider quitting. I mean, you could live on canned soup for a few years, right?
2. Then you come to your senses, put on your big girl pants, and realize that you can do this!
3. But then you have to leave your baby.
4. You cry the entire way into work.
5. You cry in the bathroom.
6. You check your phone/call the babysitter a couple (hundred) times.
7. You eat your lunch at your desk like a lunatic out of fear that going out will eat up precious time.
8. Then, when it's quittin' time, you sprint out your office like you're Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
9. You get home to your baby and see that's she's happy and everything's okay.
10. And then every day after that gets a little easier.
How was it for you when you went back to work?
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I grew up in northern India among Hindi speaking people. In school, I spoke English. Bangla – my mother tongue – was used primarily within the family. Not surprisingly, my Bangla had a generous sprinkling of Hindi and English words. When corrected, I would smile and say that it reflected national integration! Of course, this did not always go down well with the extended family and acquaintances. As I grew older, I learnt to keep my mouth shut during annual visits to relatives and others living in West Bengal. Over the years as I spent more time in the state, my Bangla did improve. But I was always marked as an outsider the minute I spoke. Then I went to Little Andaman and felt perfectly at home!
I had gone on an assignment to capture stories of participation and impact for a project on tsunami affected children. The project was implemented by Prayas in Little Andaman, one of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It was supported by Terre des hommes Foundation. Bengalis and Tamilians made up the bulk of the population. There was another distinct group that originally came from the Bihar-Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh-Chhatisgarh belt and were known locally as the Ranchi community.The island was also home to the Nicobaris who mingled with outsiders on their own terms.I will write more about them another time!
The Bengalis had arrived either from West Bengal or Bangladesh over several decades. The islands were now their home and I even saw two Bengalis squabbling over whose island was better! But it was their language that fascinated me. Their Bangla was unique. It was colourful. It had its own rhythm. It reflected who they were and who they lived with. It was not always grammatically correct and the people I met didn't really care about that. And I fitted right in. Continue reading


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The run
This will be the last blog post until September as my daughter's course at Plumpton College finishes today.
I had planned a route from a pub in Arlington which had also mentioned forest trails, so when I saw signs for a Forestry Commision car park I decided to turn off and try that instead.
And so I found myself in the very pleasant surroundings of Abbots Wood. I was a bit concerned I wouldn't have change for the pay and display (having expected to park for free) but you could also pay by parking app which is becoming popular all over Brighton (and I love – soooo much easier – though irritating you have to pay slightly more for it).
It's well set up here with toilets, BBQ hire (ring to arrange this), picnic tables, play equipment for kids, and two different forest trails; a shorter one (less than a mile) and a longer one (less than three miles). Ideal for taking younger kids for a runaround. A lake and rope swings part way round add interest.
I began with the longer route, easy to follow yellow signs meant no getting lost and well maintained paths made for easy running. This area is very popular with dog walkers and I imagine would be pretty busy at weekends.
The lake was very pretty and I paused to reflect and watch a dog cooling off in there. Everyone I met was very friendly even if the black Labrador puppy was a bit enthusiastic and jumped up to give me his paws.
On the second time around I followed the red route – a bit short really but would be good for young kids- I couldn't resist a go on the rope swing as I went past!
After the run I found a picnic bench and sat and wrote my blog with some coffee and Nigel Slater's chocolate banana bread – find the recipe here (it's a good one – I've made it at least three times now)
The farm
En route to the farm shop I had to brake sharply rounding a corner in order to let a mummy duck and her duckling cross the road!
On to Sharnfold Farm shop which certainly has a lot going on! As well as an excellent farm shop with a large fresh meat counter, they also have freezers full of fresh fruit, vegetables, croissants, fish cakes and Cook ready meals plus local ales, cooking sauces, confectionary and greetings cards. A busy coffee shop serving a variety of cakes and lunches comprising quiche, soup, paninis and jacket potatoes.
Outside on the terrace is a view of the children's play area. They also have a big PYO (pick your own) business, including soft fruits, and vegetables – shame I didn't need anything!
For the summer they have planned tasting weekends, lawnmower racing and a camping weekend with BBQ.
Very busy and popular, even on a Wednesday; mainly with parents and small children and retired people. The conversation; that woman's disgusting tattoos, High Wycombe and obsessive cleaning habits.
There is also a farm trail with a choice of routes, tractor and trailer rides and activities and games on the way round.
The lunch
Decided to stay where I was although there had been many fine looking eateries en route; at Arlington: the Arlington Tea Rooms looked good and there was the pub I was going to start from The Old Oak Inn, but I decided to walk around the farm trail and come back for lunch at the farm coffee shop. The trail is free but they do like you to purchase food at the cafe and picnics are not allowed.


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Ambi Safety Selector for M16 or C8
This is a mil-spec drop-in M16 ambi (ambidextrous) safety selector. The main body drops right in just like a normal safety selector. The lever on the southpaw side is the same thickness and length.
Note if you put this in you AR-15 it's still going to be semi- auto, this is only going to be useful for folks who already have a lawfully-possessed C8 and wish to add a small lever on the right side of the gun.
- Weight 19g
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- Ambi safety selector kit
Compatible with:
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- Plastic, aluminum and other metal lowers
Installation Difficulty:
Installing this is really quite easy, simply swap this part in if you are building a new lower. If you are upgrading your existing lower, simply tear it down to the point you can access the safety selector and insert the main body. The smaller piece is screwed into place after assembly with a hex key.


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'Miracle' Lobster To Return To Sea After Her Missing Limbs Grow Back
If Clawdia the lobster could talk, she'd probably say that the past few months have been a bit, well, unusual. However, after being rescued following a near-death experience that cost her half her limbs, she is once-again whole and ready to return home.
Crustacean specialists are calling it a "Christmas miracle."
The female lobster was found in a trap last summer by fishermen off the coast of Cornwall, England, her body bearing the signs of a nearly fatal encounter with a hungry predator. Yet despite missing four legs and a claw, she'd managed to survive long enough to lay hundreds of eggs, which she was still dutifully carrying on the underside of her shell.
Considering her condition, and the fact that she was an expectant mom, the fishermen decided to spare her the boiling-pot fate they had intended. Instead, they placed her into the hands of experts at the nearby National Lobster Hatchery, a facility that raises and releases lobsters to ensure the species' numbers remain strong in the wild.
"Clawdia produced about a thousand offspring, which is amazing given the circumstances," the hatchery's senior technician Ben Marshall told The Dodo. "But after we hatched her eggs, we didn't feel quite right about releasing her in that condition. So, we thought we'd wait to see what would happen if we kept her for a while."
Over the next four months, staff at the facility continued to care for Clawdia even though her work as a mother was finished. But their compassion and patience ultimately paid off. During her most recent molt, wherein she grows a new outer shell and sheds the old, the lobster's rescuers saw that something incredible had happened.
To everyone's surprise, Clawdia's missing limbs had grown back.
"To be clear, we know lobsters can do this when they molt. It's just very unusual to actually see," said Marshall. "When that happened, we knew she could be safely released back into the sea."
In a week or so, after they're sure that her new shell has hardened, Marshall and the team plan to say farewell to their favorite patient.
"Hopefully Clawdia's story will lead people to think of lobsters as more than just dinner. We hope she'll find a nice safe spot and live another 80 or 90 years. If she avoids all the pots, she'll be alright. But if not, she's already done more than her part to help her species," Marshall said.
"Lobsters each year might expect to have one young survive from each batch of eggs, so in a short time with us, she's produced as many juvenile lobsters as she would have done in 10 lifetimes."
Like many marine animals, lobsters are under threat from overfishing, which means the species can use all the replenishment it can get.
"With that kind of pressure on lobsters, it's important that we try to increase the number of young entering that population to try and help keep them going," said Marshall. "This protects the species, and also the livelihoods of the people who catch them."


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Mexico's drug war isn't just a conflict between the government and heavily-armed cartels. There's a third faction: vigilantes who have proliferated across nearly half of Mexico's states and dozens of municipalities, and who operate in the space between the law and the lawless. Now the vigilantes are getting legalized.
This week, Bruno Placido – the leader of one of Mexico's largest militia groups – signed an agreement with Angel Aguirre, governor of the state of Guerrero, to effectively legalize Placido's army of 800 vigilante fighters. Called UPOEG, for "The Union of Peoples and Organizations of the State of Guerrero," the militia went from being a community activist group five months ago to a force of hundreds of armed vigilantes that promised to expand further.
According to El Universal, the details are still being worked out, but the plan is to regulate the militia under a "Community Security System" where the fighters are to coordinate with local, state and federal police, not agitate for political causes, and not patrol outside their own communities. In exchange, the plan sets up "training in human rights and protection and self-defense strategies, that will be taught by the Mexican Army."
It's not hard to see why the authorities are trying to reign the militias in, as they've become a new, distinct but loose-knit faction in the drug war, spread across at least 13 of Mexico's 31 states and heavily concentrated in the country's rural south and southwestern regions. They've expanded rapidly in recent months – the vigilantes claim it's out of necessity owing to the threat from the drug cartels – with UPOEG reportedly declaring plans to move against the cartels operating in the resort city of Acapulco Local cops, meanwhile, have been accused by the UPOEG of being corrupt and slow to respond.
More practically, UPOEG and militias like them function as volunteer cops, and armed with machetes, hunting rifles and shotguns instead of service pistols.
Their job: chasing out drug traffickers, and handing captured gangsters over to the authorities – if they hand them over. The militias are also known for dispensing a sort of street justice, with their own jails, courts and allegations of executions, beatings and torture of alleged criminals.
It wasn't too long ago when the vigilantes were more likely to seize towns than agree to stay local. After a UPOEG commander was killed in late March, more than 1,500 vigilantes assembled around the highway town of Tierra Colorado, between Mexico City and Acapulco. The fighters reportedly set up checkpoints around the town and arrested 12 police officers, including the town's former police commander, who was later freed. They also shot a tourist who didn't stop at one of their checkpoints.
Bad as that sounds, it's fairly tame compared to what's happened elsewhere.
In February, Mexican troops raided jail used by another militia in the state of Michoacan, arresting 30 militiamen and freeing six police officers who were to be put on a "public trial," according to Proceso. The militia retaliated by capturing 47 soldiers, who were later freed after the government agreed to appoint public defenders for the militamen.
"This is a country that's trying to work overtime to revamp its image as a series of corrupt and opaque institutions," Sylvia Longmire, a border security consultant and former Air Force intelligence analyst, tells Danger Room. "I guess it's one step towards transparency by legitimizing these groups; giving them training and rules to abide by. But how many entities in Mexico really follow the rules on a regular basis? That's my main concern – yet another government-sanctioned organization being accused of human rights violations because they went on a power trip."
The spread of quasi-legal groups isn't limited to Mexico, by any means. Militia groups proliferated in Iraq under U.S. sponsorship, then in Afghanistan. There, the militias are seen by U.S. commanders as a means of improving security at the community level while freeing up troops for operations elsewhere. But there's a risk, with reports of U.S.-backed militias under the umbrella of the Afghan Local Police preying turning on – and preying on – the towns they were supposed to protect.
"There is inherent peril in vigilante groups cooperating with the security forces, especially in Mexico where the police and military are deeply infiltrated by criminal groups," wrote Marguerite Cawley, a research analyst with Latin America crime monitoring group InSight and the Colombian Attorney General's office. "In Colombia, legal paramilitary groups evolved into death squads, which often worked with the security forces to carry out the dirty work the legal agencies could not."
It's too soon to tell if the process will repeat itself south of the border, or if the questionable tactics of the militias will evolve into something worse. But there's always a danger when outsourcing the law to those who operate on its boundaries – let alone potentially training them.


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One of the industries we have and continue to track in my Principles of Marketing class at Emerson College is the music industry. Watching the business implode upon itself in attempting to deal or not deal with the internet disruption over these past 6 years has been nothing short of amazing to watch. We saw Napster, which solved the problem of getting the music people wanted, when, where and how they wanted it… and for FREE completely paralyzed the industry as a whole. We also watched with horror the industry's response… raise prices and sue the barbarians.
We also saw with great interest Apple do the unthinkable. First they came up a music player in what was a crowded field. What made it stand out at the time was coupling iPod with iTunes, so that for the first time anyone (with a Mac) could organize their libraries and EASILY download their music into the thing. That got the ball rolling. And then they jumped across an internal chasm, making a Windows version of iTunes to open up the market at large and get beyond a simple niche play. We all know how this transformed the industry in the process while selling hundred + million iPods, and the company which went from Apple Computer to Apple Inc.
I remember very well the press at the time saying the iTunes would be the proof of concept that customers would indeed pay what they perceived was a fair price for digital music… and that then the labels would finally act themselves.
Six years later, I am still waiting. iTunes is the undisputed leader in legal music downloads.
And labels continue to complain that the iTunes Store is charging too little for their content. This summer it was news that Universal Music refused to sign a long term agreement with iTunes, preferring short term agreement instead. Leverage anyone?
Recently Warner Music, the most digital label of them all declared a net loss of $14 million for Q3 2007, even with revenue from digital music up 27%. Perhaps after they get beyond plunging CD sales and cost associated with realigning operations and other charges, things will be better.
Plus the DRM (Digital Rights Management) issue. The labels still don't get it… and Apple does. As our Law of Surrender = Victory attests, the game is over anyway… customers have control, like or not… now exploit it.
However, what if once and for all labels learn what they need to learn from Apple?
Why not leverage their assets to which includes basically music of all genres going right back to the beginning of recorded music, and sell directly to the public themselves? They have the assets, they have brand power (although long dormant at this time) and they have retail merchandising prowess that can be extended to the web, plus there are these low cost vehicles to build audiences like never before. Labels also know how to add value, so that once they lift the constraint of DRM, they can still add value to drive revenue, beyond simply extended CD's or other Bonus content.
Sure it's risky. It probably makes no sense to anger Apple… but if you are Universal Music or Sony or other music giant, you are already probably have. iTunes needs you too, remember.
The trick then becomes, old rules don't apply. If the first thing you do, once iTunes is removed, is jack up prices, it won't work. Remember you are still competing against FREE after all. And there are audiences you have ignored for decades like me (25+) that offer untold opportunities… its just we go way beyond "Classic Rock" and other such genre-specific limitations. You have the content…. You have the need… you have the means.
I hope you stop making noise and market to win. Please don't make us wait another 6 years!


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Having hardly begun their search for the kidnapped Charles Xavier, our teenaged heroes are being dragged off on an unrelated adventure. The X-Men are going underground, delving far below the surface of the Earth to witness an epic battle between Mole Man and the mysterious Tyrannus. I love Mole Man, but Tyrannus kind of sucks. Still, issue 34 gives us a lot of characters, which is always fun. Charles will have to wait.
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Another shocking set of economic reports from the US Thursday has seen the dollar on the defensive and pushed the pair above the 1.48 price handle. The Philly Fed business index for February printed at -24 against a forecast -10 and it suggests next week's ISM national manufacturing index could contract, i.e. return a reading of less than 50. Gold hit a new milestone of $950 today and with oil trading at $100 it signals major funds are being stockpiled on traditional dollar hedges. If the dollar continues to depreciate, inflation is going to become more of a problem in the US and stagflation will grow to more extreme levels. The Fed (from the minutes released yesterday) is interpreted as having gone soft on inflation and the FOMC is expected to continue to cut interest rates, even against a backdrop of rising inflation. The euro is now just 1.5 cents away from the lifetime high but it is difficult to see the single currency having a chance in taking out 1.50 in the absence of major data releases or key monetary policy announcements. There are no further data releases in the US this week. But the euro has a risk event of its own Friday, when the preliminary PMI readings for the area's manufacturing and services sectors are released. If either reading comes in below 50 (contracts), the immediate theme will shift from US interest rates to euro growth and the euro will likely encounter heavy selling pressure. The euro looks inflated in value at any price above 1.48 as it is and it offers a live sell-down opportunity - the euro's invincibility is much less now than it was when the currency previously occupied these lofty heights. Strategy: Sell EUR/USD on prices above 1.4820 with downside limit prices of 1.4750, 1.4710, 1.4670 and 1.4620.
Sterling earned a stay of execution thanks to a firm retail sales reading for January – sales rose 0.8% on the month against the 0.2% forecast. When one looks into the detail, the headline number was less impressive as shoppers were enticed into buying through aggressive discount campaigns operated by retailers. Nonetheless the report does suggest the Bank of England may not cut rates at their March meeting, although there are still some key economic releases between now and the next meeting in a fortnight's time. Sterling has risen 2 cents against the dollar today, but only made a modest 0.25 pence gain against the euro. If the dollar's demise continues though, the pound has plenty more scope to the upside against the greenback than the euro has, something which might benefit the UK currency against the euro in the coming days. But risk aversion looks to be on the rise this evening on the US session and cable will struggle to make it much past 1.9650 in this environment. I remain bearish on sterling and prefer to sell down cable on prices close to 1.9650 with limit prices of 1.9550, 1.95, 1.9440 and 1.9380.
I said yesterday the Philly Index was the last major event risk for USD/JPY this week. The Index printed much worse than expected and has again raised fears the US economy may be in recession. The sharp dollar sell-off has seen the dollar retreat 100 points from the high of Y108.31 recorded this morning. The yen needs a sustained sell-off on Wall Street this evening if it is to hold or even extend these gains. The Japanese currency is virtually unchanged against the euro today while it is down 0.4% to the pound. The best value continues to be on offer against the euro which is trading just above Y159. It is difficult to see the euro sailing past Y160 in a recessionary environment and after a few weeks in recovery mode, we could soon see reversal to the downtrend for this pair. Strategy: Sell EUR/JPY on prices close to Y160, with limit price targets of 158.80, 158, 157.50, 156.80 and 155.50.
A second successive day of gains for the loonie against the greenback, although trading has been choppy and directionless, so the pair could yet settle anywhere before the close later today. There was no data out in Canada but US data printed negative and the loonie benefited from a broad dollar sell-off. The loonie was also aided by a further rise in commodity prices with extreme price levels being breached on a number of the metals Thursday - Canada is one of the world's largest exporters of both precious and industrial metals. If the loonie can manage to hold the greenback below 1.01 to the close, a strong retail sales report Friday could give the loonie a final opportunity to retake the parity line ahead of the Bank of Canada meeting on March 4. It is unlikely the loonie will attract significant buying support the closer we get to that key interest rate decision. The loonie should also have earned muscle today from the transfer of this month's oil contract funds, i.e. conversion of $US oil revenues for Canadian oil companies into Canadian dollars. The risk for the loonie remains very much to the downside over the next 10 days, with sharp moves likely if Canadian economic data prints weak. Overall there is the prospect of a USD/CAD rally to at least 102.20 within the next few days. Strategy: Buy USD/CAD on dips to 1.0080 with upside price limits of 1.0135, 1.0170, 1.0195, 1.0215 and 1.0245. Warning: an upside surprise in Friday's retails sales numbers will spark a loonie rally.
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The dollar started Wednesday strongly and had pushed the euro back by a full cent before a spectacular reversal during the US session. The pair closed the day at 1.4720, virtually the same price at which it started early this morning. As global stocks declined in Asia and Europe, the dollar attracted safe haven funds and pushed the euro back to 1.4616, after economic data revealed US inflation rose by more than expected in January. The annualised core rate now stands at 2.5%, well above the Fed's comfort zone. Oil prices rose to an incredible $101 a barrel this evening raising further inflation concerns. However the Fed minutes of the January 30/31 meeting, released today, portrayed a dovish Committee, one more concerned about sluggish growth than spiralling inflation. Indeed the minutes signalled further interest rate cuts are on the way. It is unlikely the Fed would have sounded so soft on price concerns were the Committee in possession of today's inflation figures, or looking at $101 oil, but markets seized the minutes to force a dollar sell-off. The irony is Wednesday's data will restrict the extent to which the Fed can cut rates and should prove dollar positive in the medium term. US Housing Starts and Building Permits for January, also released today, were in line with forecast and didn't have a market impact. The euro offers little immediate value above 1.4750 and it will come under selling pressure on prices around this level. The euro's counter-rally today was more of a knee-jerk reaction to the day's events and I would not be surprised to see the single currency forced back to 1.46 again tomorrow, especially if risk aversion returns. Strategy: Sell EUR/USD on prices close to 1.4750 with limit prices of 1.4680, 1.4640, 1.4620, 1.4590 and 1.4550.
Sterling plunged again Wednesday, cable coming perilously close to the year's nadir of 1.9337, hit in early January. Cable hit 1.9362 before it then recovered to 1.9420 by the close. The Bank of England minutes showed all 9 members of the MPC voted for a rate cut 2 weeks ago, but perennial dove Mr Blanchflower wanted a 50 basis point cut. The Bank did cut rates by 25 basis points at that February 7 meeting. The pound needs a strong retail sales figure Thursday to earn a much needed bounce. Although I remain bearish on the currency, I see little value in selling it down at current prices. A strong retail sales figure could trigger a cable rally up to 1.96, while it could help the pound push the euro back below the 75 pence mark. The BRC retail sales figure last week points to a possible upside surprise tomorrow, but if retail sales disappoint, then cable could flirt with the year's low. Wait for a better price on cable before re-entering the market. Strategy: Sell cable on prices close to 1.9650 with limit prices of 1.95, 1.9430 and 1.9380.
A late surge on Wall Street was bad news for the yen, which retreated sharply as carry trades returned en masse late in the session. The euro hit a high of Y159.27 its highest level since Jan 30. The dollar returned to Y108.35, having traded as low as 107.48 in the morning. Complacency has crept into the market and the yen is vulnerable to a near term retreat to Y110 against the dollar and Y160 against the euro. Direction is going to be determined exclusively by risk aversion and Thursday's Philly Fed Index in the US could prove to be the last major risk event of the week for USD/JPY. I see better value in the yen against the euro, particularly on prices close to Y160. Strategy Sell EUR/JPY on prices near Y160 with limit prices of Y158.50, Y157.50, Y156.80 and Y155.70.
The loonie had a very volatile day, being up, then down then up again at the finish. The greenback had rocketed to a one-month high of 1.0196 before $101 oil sparked a loonie rally that saw the pair close the day at 1.0125. USD/CAD has however turned bullish in the short-term and the pair is being bought on dips and it is difficult to see this trend change unless Friday's Retail Sales figures for Canada print better than expected. The Bank of Canada will be cutting rates on March 4 and the only question now is by how much, 25 or 50 basis points. Loonie shorts will stack up in the run up to this meeting and a close above 1.02 this week will pave the way for a crack of the year's high before the Central Bank meeting. The Leading indicators for January printed at +0.2%, above the 0.1% expected and against a flat reading in December. Also boosting the loonie today was a report which revealed a positive capital inflow into Canadian securities in December. 1.02 and 1.0250 look vulnerable to further upside pressure from USD/CAD bulls and dips close to 1.01 are likely to attract plenty of buying support. A strong rally on stock markets over the next 24 hours will be the loonie's best form of defence Thursday. Strategy: Buy USD/CAD on dips to 1.01 with upside price targets of 1.0170, 1.0190, 1.0215 and 1.0245.
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Bob's Currency Focus - 17:30 GMT
US markets returned after the long weekend and whereas we have seen an initial burst of optimism on US equity markets, on currency markets the dollar has fallen sharply against the euro. The euro was boosted by remarks from the latest bulletin out of the Bank of France which seemed to criticise the Fed for being too aggressive in its monetary policy and suggests policy easing on the part of the ECB is some way off. No data to move markets Tuesday and we must wait for Wednesday's US consumer prices and housing data releases to get some direction. Oil prices are back near $100 a barrel and gold is trading close to $930 an ounce, primarily because of a weakening dollar. Some of the high-yielding currencies have hit extremes today and traders should be on alert for a potential major sell-off of commodities and high-yielding currencies, given current inflated prices. Such a sell-off will benefit the dollar. The euro will run into immediate resistance above 1.4770 and the pair does not offer any bid value at current prices. Wednesday also sees the release of the preliminary PMI readings for the euro area's manufacturing and services sectors. Any contraction in either reading (index <50) could trigger a sharp sell off of the single currency and we could see a quick return to 1.46. I'm inclined to sell the euro on prices around 1.4750 as it is difficult to see the euro making a run on 1.50 in the absence of Central Bank meetings or any change in the underlying fundamentals. Strategy: Sell EUR/USD on prices around 1.4750 with limit prices of 1.47, 1.4660, 1.4640, 1.46 and 1.4580. Place a stop loss above 1.4825.
Sterling has had another bad day Tuesday, even if it has held its own against the dollar. The story about Northern Rock and its nationalisation by the British Government has set a very negative tone for the pound, which has seen it capitulate by 2% against the euro over the past 36 hours. Sterling has failed to benefit from a renewed bout of interest in high-yielding currencies with traders choosing to opt for the Australian and New Zealand dollars, ahead of sterling. Although I retain my bearish stance with respect to sterling, I do believe the sell-off against the euro is overdone in the short term and can see the pound pushing the euro back towards the 0.7550 price mark in the coming days. We have to wait until Thursday and January's retail sales figures before getting any genuine market-moving data for the UK currency. There is also no value in selling down cable at current prices and I prefer to see a bounce back to over 1.96 before re-entering cable shorts. Strategy: Wait and then sell down cable at prices around 1.9650 with downside price targets of 1.9550 and 1.95.
The yen has made moderate gains Tuesday against the dollar, while still trading close to the recent low at 159 against the euro. With markets closed in the US Monday, traders went on an equity buying spree and the resultant surge in risk tolerance brought with it a new wave of carry trades, with the low-yielding yen the major loser. There has been a determined effort to push global stock markets higher in the past week, so backing the yen in this climate is dangerous. However some of the yen carry trades are approaching critical milestone points (Y160 on EUR/JPY and 100 on AUD/JPY) and these levels may act to serve a warning to the market that the recent build-up in carry trades is too aggressive and is not sustainable. Given the weight of the build-up, a sudden shift in risk aversion would see the yen strengthen sharply, particularly against the euro and the Australian dollar. A disappointing set of economic releases in the US Wednesday, particularly with respect to housing, could trigger such a move. I do not see the euro offering value above Y160 in an era of economic uncertainty so there is value in selling down EUR/JPY on any rallies close to this level, even if it means the positions have to be held for more than a few days. Strategy: Sell EUR/JPY on prices close to Y160 with downside price targets of Y158, Y157.20, Y156.50 and Y155.50.
The loonie has dropped below the lows recorded last Friday and the USD/CAD pair is currently trading near 1.0150. Bank of Canada's Governor Carney failed to excite markets with his speech on globalisation Monday, with no clues emanating on how low the Bank of Canada may go on interest rates at its next policy meeting on March 4. On the other hand Tuesday's economic data out of Canada indicates the Bank of Canada could possibly cut by 50 basis points in a fortnight's time with inflation prices slowing again in January. The core inflation rate now stands at just 1.4% while the headline rate has slowed to 2.2% from 2.4% in December. Wholesale Sales came off by 2.9% in December against expectations for a 0.1% gain and this signals the Canadian economy ground to a halt in the final quarter of 2007. The loonie's fall Tuesday has been cushioned by a rise in commodity prices but a poor set of domestic retail sales numbers later this week would put added pressure on the currency and set up the prospect of a near-term rise to 1.0250 for USD/CAD. The greenback has at least established itself back above parity and appears to have regained the advantage. Any dips to 1.0050 should attract strong buying interest. The loonie has probably been oversold against the euro and the AUD since Friday and it has the potential for a limited correction against these two currencies. Strategy: Buy USD/CAD on any dips to around 1.0050 with upside price targets of 1.0140, 1.0175, 1.0220 and 1.0250.
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If you fancy yourself a shutterbug (and with the ease of having a camera with you on your phone, who isn't?) why not get together with some like-minded folks. Diakon sponsors a Camera Club on the second Thursday of each (Feb. 11 this month) at the Pottsville Center, 201 North Centre Street. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m.
After you get a few tips at the Camera Club, shoot a few photos to enter in the second annual Give Us Your Best Shot Phot contest sponsored by the Schuylkill County Conservancy and Conservation District Photo Contest. This year's contest has two categories: "It's Schuylkill County - Naturally!" and "Nature Matters to Me". Photos must be taken in Schuylkill County. Three awards of $50, $35 and $25 will be awarded in each category as well as a grand prize winner in each category. Winner will be announced on Earth Day (April 22).
Photos taken between January 1 and April 1 can be submitted from February 1 to April 1. Send your 8 x 10 print to Schuylkill Conservation District, Attn: Porcupine Pat, 1206 Ag Center Drive, Pottsville, Pa 17901 or as a jpeg file firstname.lastname@example.com. Prints will not be returned and all entries will be displayed on the Schuylkill Conservation District's Facebook page .
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- Unknown said...
Gary is not lily white. Look what he did to Izzy! But I don't see Gary and Alya together.
Alya and the whole Nazir family are something different, an injection of fascinating curosity, into the society of Coronation Street. Some of the stories around the family have been surprising and some not so fascinating, but they all show a normal family of another culture integrated into The Street, the same way we have similar integrations everywhere.
I am enjoying the storylines with the Nazirs. The melodramas of the other storylines were getting stale. Even the annoyed amusement over Mary's antics was losing it's novelty. Now, it's back to wondering what on earth she will be doing next. I also like the addition of Cathy and her sister & son into the community.
Anne in Canada
- 18 November 2015 at 14:56
- Caroline said...
Am I wrong, but didn't Alya sleep with Gary when she first came on Coronation Street.
Caroline in Michigan
- 18 November 2015 at 15:28
Did I miss something, but weren't Alya and Gary broken up when she slept with Jason? They got back together afterwards as I recall. Wasn't she reacting to the death of her father at the time?
So while I have a lot of sympathy for Alya, I would have a lot more sympathy for her if she stopped the self-flagellation, and pointed out to people that, technically, she and Gary were broken up (and had no idea they would get back together) when she had the one night stand with Jason.
Gary was a lot more interesting and seemed to have a lot more character when he was with Izzy; I never really felt their breakup.
Monika in Ottawa
- 18 November 2015 at 20:16
- kib said...
I do feel for poor Alya. I made mistakes when young and still suffer for them and wonder if this will haunt her for a long time. It's a soap so probably not. I did think at first that Gary and Alya were broken up when she got together with Jason, but after she reminded us that Gary had spurned her request, I began to wonder about the sequence of events around the break-up.
I too never believed the relationship between Gary and Alya. Something would have happened sooner or later.
- 19 November 2015 at 12:08
I feel sorry for Alya and absolutely hate the way she is being treated. Gary is hardly pure as the driven snow. I felt really bad for her when idiotic Anna stormed into the factory and confronted her in front of the staff and then demanding to know who she slept with(none of her bloody business!) Aidan should have told Anna to leave the premises it is private property and if she wanted to speak to Alya wait till after work. The hypocrites on the street infuriate me.
I never got Alya and Gary as a couple at all they have absolutely nothing in common and I could never get why Sharif and Yasmeen thought he was so great! I think at the end of day Alya will be glad that the relationship is over.
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The Ohio High School Athletic Association releases its 2017-18 division assignments based on competitive balance roster data.
Few area boys and girls basketball teams will switch divisions next season based on competitive balance roster data used by the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the first time.
Louisville's boys team will drop from Division I to Division II, while St. Thomas Aquinas' boys team will fall from Division III to Division IV. Despite a gain of 58 in competitive balance enrollment, Aquinas was still eight shy of remaining in Division III.
No Stark County girls teams switched divisions.
Around the state, there will be a notable addition in boys Division II. Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph, last year's Division III state champion, will move up a spot. Reigning champion Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary will remain in Division II.
Defending Division IV state champion Cleveland Heights Lutheran East will move up to Division III.
In girls basketball, Division III state champion Gates Mills Gilmour Academy and Division IV champion Hiland will each move up a division.
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- The USDA has launched a new food safety ad campaign. While the information is nothing new (avoid cross-contamination while cooking, use a meat thermometer to ensure meats are fully cooked, etc), spreading the word via social media and television is new – and it's about time! [USA Today]
- Speaking of the USDA, food writer Kristin Wartman provides a MyPlate version emphasizing the "real food" diet rather than the industry-driven selection of foods provided by the USDA. While I agree with most of her selections, not all of them seem feasible for the average American and some are over-the-top (e.g. avoiding frozen vegetables). You can find her original critique of MyPlate here. [Kristin Wartman]
- In an opinion piece in the New England Journal of Medicine, Kelly Brownell, director of the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity, weighs in on the food industry's redesign of nutrition labels (called the Nutrition Keys), and concludes they are overall useless, potentially confusing, and untrustworthy. Instead of providing useful nutrition information, the redesigned labels allow companies to pick and choose which nutrients to highlight on the front of packaging. [GOOD]
- Monday marked the start of the 2011 Boston Bounty Bucks Program, which allows participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), otherwise known as food stamps, to redeem their dollars for double value at Boston farmers' markets. The Red Sox's Big Baby and Mayor Menino were on hand to promote the program. [Herald]
- Another cupcakery has opened in Downtown Crossing, right around the corner from recently opened Sweet. Will a cupcake war ensue? [Herald]
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If you choose to mix it with skim milk, the nutritional differences between skim milk and water are minor and not something to worry about. As a guide, 200mL of skim milk typically gives you an extra 68Cal (284kJ), 0.2g fat, 9.6g carbohydrates and 7.2g protein. Mixing with full cream is a whole other story and something that we generally do not recommend!
I have been using IsoWhey for three days and I haven't felt hungry. Is this normal?
IsoWhey has a low glycaemic Index and is meant to create a feeling of satiety. It is perfectly normal to not feel hungry while on the IsoWhey Program. If you are feeling bloated, this can sometimes occur when first starting a high protein diet. We've added digestive enzymes and probiotic bacteria to IsoWhey to help the body cope with these changes, but it's possible that your digestive system is taking a little longer to adjust and it should subside after just a few days. If discomfort persists, or if you are concerned, don't be afraid to speak to your healthcare professional.
I am on my second day of IsoWhey shakes, and I'm loving the chocolate flavour. I have only one problem: I've just had a bout of diarrhoea. Has this happened to anyone else and will it stop soon?
We're sorry to hear that you are experiencing some tummy upsets. Diarrhoea can be caused by many things such as infections and even stress/anxiety. Make sure you are using IsoWhey as directed on the label. Loose bowels, or more frequent visits to the bathroom, can also occur when first starting a high protein diet. It can indicate that your digestive system is taking some time to adjust to the change, and should subside after just a few days. If your diarrhoea persists, you may want to check in with your healthcare professional to make sure everything is okay.
If you feel you need to shift quite a lot of weight, we suggest a maximum of two shakes a day. Refer to our Rapid Kick Start Program.
I started my IsoWhey Program on Monday and I feel great! I have IsoWhey with a 200g tub of natural yoghurt for breakfast and add a fibre supplement, too. Can I have IsoWhey with natural yoghurt instead of skim milk? I find it keeps me fuller for longer.
IsoWhey can be mixed with 200mL of water, juice, non-dairy beverage or low-fat natural yoghurt, and still produce the same effects as mixing it with low-fat milk. Adding a fibre supplement is also a great idea to create a greater sense of fullness if you think you might still feel hungry after your serving.
With regards to my food diet, can I have tins of mixed beans while on the IsoWhey Program?
Tins of beans or mixed beans can be enjoyed once you have reached your healthy weight and are embarking on the IsoWhey Sustain and Maintain Program. They are a great choice when introducing a greater variety of carbohydrates to your diet, as they are full of protein and dietary fibre. They are also loaded with complex carbohydrates which have low glycaemic index rating and thus provide energy over a sustained period of time.
If you are looking for some extra meal inspirations, tinned beans are delicious in salads, soups and casseroles!
Can I add my IsoWhey to hot milk, instead of cold?
We do not recommend consuming IsoWhey with hot milk, as the whey in IsoWhey is denatured when it is heated. In other words, its composition changes, much in the same way as when eggs are scrambled and put into a frying pan - the egg changes as it is heated and becomes something different. And while most of us enjoy eggs when cooked, some training camps recommend raw egg white. We're not quite sold on that idea, but much of IsoWhey's nutritional value is lost when heated, so best to have it as a cool, refreshing shake.
Can I eat avocados on the IsoWhey Programs?
Yes, avocados are a great choice as part of the IsoWhey Programs. They are nutrient-dense and contain monounsaturated fats which are much better than the saturated fats you get from fatty meat. Avocados are also a wonderful source of fibre and vitamins C and E, which are antioxidants and brilliant for the skin.
Can we drink diet soft drinks on the IsoWhey Program?
It is not recommended to have diet soft drinks while on the IsoWhey Program, as the focus is to make a lifestyle change and consume healthy foods. Whilst diet drinks do not contain any calories, unfortunately they are full of lots of other artificial sweeteners which disrupt appetite control and are more likely to increase cravings.
A nice alternative is iced fruit teas - there are lots of great berry flavours available for an antioxidant hit! - but if you feel you must have soft drinks, remember: everything in moderation.
I have been experimenting with blending up strawberries and raspberries into my IsoWhey shakes and it has been great. Am I able to add any fruit I want, such as banana, or are there some fruits I need to stay away from?
It's good that you are adding some fruits to your shakes if you feel that you aren't completely full after drinking the shakes - it also boosts the nutritional benefits. The IsoWhey ebook is a great source of information about the IsoWhey Programs, and includes a list of fruits you can eat (click here to download the ebook free). While bananas aren't on the "Foods to Enjoy" list, it is still okay to include them in your shakes - just remember: everything in moderation! Even good foods shouldn't be eaten in too large a quantity.
Can we have low-fat dressing on our salads? I'm not into bland food and don't think much of balsamic vinegar.
Some low-fat dressings can be okay to add to food, however commercial brands of low-fat dressings tend to be loaded with sugar, salt and other additives, such as preservatives and thickeners - all things that you need to cut out from your diet to reduce your toxic load.
It is better to make your own dressings. A simple dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice and fresh herbs could be an option, or, if you prefer oil-free, mix up some dijon mustard with red wine. A third alternative is apple cider vinegar and water with some cracked pepper. A different one again is an Asian-style dressing with light soy sauce, ginger, fresh lime juice, rice wine vinegar and chilli if desired. The options are endless!
I love savoury biscuits - are there any that I can eat on the IsoWhey Programs or the type of food diet I should be following? Also, how many carbs am I meant to consume per day?
Our answer here depends on which IsoWhey Program you are following. If you are currently on the Rapid Kick Start Program, we recommend that you limit your carbohydrate intake (you will still be getting carbs from your fruit and veggie intake). If, however, you have achieved your healthy weight and are following the Sustain & Maintain Program, you may re-introduce more carbohydrates to your diet. We recommend complex carbohydrates which are low in GI and slow releasing - these will help keep you fuller for longer!
The savoury biscuits we recommend are Naturally Good buckwheat crispbreads - these have protein in them and are very low in calories. You can find these in the health food section of your local supermarket. While it is okay to have these crackers, you need to watch what you have with them (cheese and cheesy dips are a no-no), as this can increase your calorie intake. We recommend that when making your food choices, your daily intake does not exceed 5000-6300 kilojoules (1200-1500 calories).
If I get hungry between shakes, what type of diet food can I have?
A handful of almonds, piece of fruit, Isowhey Snack Bar, small yoghurt - refer to Janine's video Your Healthy Day- The Iso-Whey: Part 1 for more ideas.
There are several variables which determine how much weight you can expect to lose per week (such as your current weight, how closely you follow the program, etc.), but results from past studies indicate that the average weight-loss to be expected from consuming to IsoWhey shakes a day, plus regular exercise and a balanced diet, is one to two kilograms per week.
We recommend you seek specific advice from your healthcare professional who can assess your personal health needs.
Whey protein is a high-quality, low allergenic and easily digested protein, which therefore is highly beneficial as part of weight-loss management.


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Reading the Letter to the Ephesians
- Blue Letter Bible Various English translations plus Greek text (excellent site)
- Online Text: Various English translations plus links to Greek text
- New Revised Standard Version (Oremus Bible Browser)
- Interlinear Bibles: Greek/NRSV; Greek/NRSV-NIV; Greek/NIV-NASB; Greek/KJV-NIV; Greek/KJV. (Note: each link is to a preview with a few missing pages)
Commentaries and Introductions on Ephesians
- Barth, Karl. Karl Barth's Academic Lectures on Ephesians (Göttingen, 1921-1922): An Original Translation, Annotation, and Analysis. Ross M. Wright. Ph.D. thesis, University of Aberdeen, 2006.
- Barth, Markus. The Broken Wall: A Study of the Epistle to the Ephesians. Regent, 1959.
- Best, Ernest. Ephesians: A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Ephesians. Continuum, 2004 (also copy; Ephesians: A Shorter Commentary. Continuum, 2003 (without Greek references); Ephesians. Continuum, 1993.
- Boles, Kenneth L. Galatians & Ephesians. College Press, 1997.
- Bouttier, Michel. L`epître de saint Paul aux Ephésiens. Labor et Fides, 1991 (also copy).
- Bruce, F.F. The Epistle to the Colossians, to Philemon, and to the Ephesians. Eerdmans, 1999.
- Calvin, John. The Epistles of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians. Torrance Edition. Eerdmans Publishing, 1996.
- Dahl, Nils Alstrup. Kurze Auslegung des Epheserbriefes. Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 1965.
- Edwards, Mark J., ed. The Epistle to the Ephesians , in: Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians: Galatians, Ephesians, Phillipians. Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. 2nd rev`d ed. Taylor & Francis, 2005. Pp. 101-206 (also copy; 1999 edition, pp. 107-216).
- Foulkes, Francis. The Letter of Paul to the Ephesians: An Introduction and Commentary. 2nd rev`d ed. Eerdmans, 1989 (also copy).
- Hahn, Scott, et al. Letters to the Galatians & Ephesians. Ignatius Catholic Study Bible. 2nd rev`d ed. Ignatius, 2005.
- Heil, John Paul. Ephesians: Empowerment to Walk in Love for the Unity of All in Christ. Society of Biblical Literature, 2007 (full-text available for Tyndale community via EBSCO).
- Heine, Ronald E., ed. The Commentaries of Origen and Jerome on St. Paul`s Epistle to the Ephesians. Oxford, 2002 (full-text for Tyndale community via EBSCO)
- Kitchen, Martin. Ephesians. Routledge, 1994 (full-text for Tyndale community via EBSCO).
- Liefeld, Walter L. Ephesians. InterVarsity, 1997 (also copy).
- MacDonald, Margaret Y. Colossians and Ephesians. Liturgical, 2008 (also copy 1; copy 2).
- Martin, Ralph P. Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon. Westminster John Knox, 1991.
- Muddiman, John. Epistle to the Ephesians. Continuum, 2006 (also copy).
- O`Brien, Peter T. The letter to the Ephesians. Eerdmans, 1999.
- Schnackenburg, Rudolf. Ephesians: A Commentary. Trans. Helen Heron. Continuum, 1991.
- Witherington, Ben. The Letters to Philemon, the Colossians, and the Ephesians: A Socio-rhetorical Commentary on the Captivity Epistles. Eerdmans, 2007.
- Yoder Neufeld, Thomas R. Ephesians, Believers Church Bible Commentary Series (Herald Press, 2002); an excellent commentary written with a missional church framework; available in full-text to Tyndale students only: EBSCOhost Books.
Commentaries (Popular)/ Preaching Aids/ Spiritual Readings (Selected)
- Albers, Robert H. et al. Caring and Community: Perspectives from Ephesians. Augsburg Fortress, 1995.
- Barton, Bruce, et al. Ephesians. Tyndale House, 1996.
- Picirill, Robert E., Thomas Marberry, and Daryl Ellis. Commentary on Ephesians, in: Galatians Through Colossians: Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians. Randall House, 1988. Pp. 119-260.
- Thomas, Carolyn. Letter to the Ephesians, in: Reading the Letters of Saint Paul: Study, Reflection, and Prayer. 2nd ed. Paulist, 2002. Pp. 162-173.
- von Speyr, Adrienne. The letter to the Ephesians. Trans. Adrian Walker. Ignatius, 1996.
- Wiebe, David, and Robert Rempel. The Power and the Mystery: Studies in the Books of Ephesians and Colossians. Kindred, 2001.
Introductory Chapters/Articles on Ephesians
- Gorman, Michael J. Ephesians: Walking Worthily of the Cosmic Crucified Christ, in: Apostle of the Crucified Lord: A Theological Introduction to Paul and His Letters. Eerdmans, 2004. Ch. 16, pp. 498-531.
- Lincoln, Andrew T. Ephesians, in: The Cambridge companion to St. Paul. James D. G. Dunn, ed. Cambridge, 2003. Ch. 9, pp. 133-140; The Theology of Ephesians, in: The Theology of the Later Pauline Letters, ed. Andrew T. Lincoln and A. J. M. Wedderburn. Cambridge, 1993. Pp. 75-166.
- See articles on "Ephesians" in NT encyclopedia and handbooks
Monographs/Studies on Aspects of Ephesians
- Arnold, Clinton E. Ephesians, Power and Magic: The Concept of Power in Ephesians in Light of Its Historical Setting. Cambridge, 1989.
- Baglow, Christopher T. "Modus et Forma": A New Approach to the Exegesis of Saint Thomas Aquinas with an Application to the Lectura super Epistolam ad Ephesios. Pontificium Institutum Biblicum, 2002.
- Best, Ernest. Essays on Ephesians. Continuum, 1997.
- Dahl, Nils Alstrup. Studies in Ephesians: Introductory Questions, Text- & Edition-Critical Issues, Interpretation of Texts and Themes. Mohr Siebeck, 2000.
- Dawes, Gregory W. The Body in Question: Metaphor and Meaning in the Interpretation of Ephesians 5:21-33. Brill, 1998.
- Harris, W. Hall. The Descent of Christ: Ephesians 4:7-11 and Traditional Hebrew Imagery. Brill, 1996.
- Mayer, Annemarie C. Sprache der Einheit im Epheserbrief und in der Ökumene. Mohr Siebeck, 2002.
- Miletic, Stephen Francis. "One Flesh"--Eph. 5.22-24, 5.31: Marriage and the New Creation. Pontificium Institutum Biblicum, 1988.
- Moritz, Thorsten. A Profound Mystery: The Use of the Old Testament in Ephesians. Brill, 1996.
- Murphy-O`Connor, Jerome. St. Paul`s Ephesus: Texts and Archaeology. Liturgical, 2008.
- Rader, William H. The Church and Racial Hostility: A History of Interpretation of Ephesians 2, 11-22. Mohr Siebeck, 1978.
- Schwindt, Rainer. Das Weltbild des Epheserbriefes: eine religionsgeschichtlich-exegetische Studie. Mohr Siebeck, 2002.
- Sampley, J. Paul. And the Two Shall Become One Flesh: A Study of Traditions in Ephesians 5: 21-33. Cambridge, 2004.
- Strelan, Rick. Paul, Artemis, and the Jews in Ephesus. De Gruyter, 1996.
- Trebilco, Paul. The Early Christians in Ephesus from Paul to Ignatius. Eerdmans, 2007.
- Usami, Koshi. Somatic Comprehension of Unity: The Church in Ephesus. Pontificium Institutum Biblicum, 1983.
- van Kooten, Geurt Hendrik. Cosmic Christology in Paul and the Pauline School: Colossians and Ephesians in the Context of Graeco-Roman Cosmology, With a New synopsis of the Greek Texts. Mohr Siebeck, 2003.
- van Roon, A. The Authenticity of Ephesians. Trans. S. Prescod-Jokel. Brill, 1974.
- Yee, Tet-Lim N. Jews, Gentiles, and Ethnic Reconciliation: Paul`s Jewish Identity and Ephesians. Cambridge, 2005 (full-text available to Tyndale community via EBSCO)
- Yoder Neufeld, Thomas R. Put on the Armour of God: The Divine Warrior from Isaiah to Ephesians. Continuum, 1997.
Articles, Chapters on Aspects of Ephesians
- Beattie, Gillian. Marriage in the Deutero-Pauline Literature: Colossians and Ephesians, in: Women and Marriage in Paul and his Early Interpreters. Continuum, 2005. Ch 3, pp. 65-82.
- Hays, Richard B. Ephesians: Cosmic Ecclesiology, in: Moral Vision of the New Testament: Community, Cross, New Creation : a Contemporary Introduction to New Testament Ethics. Continuum, 1997. Pp. 62-66.
- Lincoln, Andrew T. Ephesians and Heavenly Life in the Church at Worship, in: Paradise Now and Not Yet: Studies in the Role of the Heavenly Dimension in Paul`s Thought with Special Reference to His Eschatology. Cambridge, 2004. Ch. 6, pp. 135-168.
- MacDonald, Margaret Y. Colossians and Ephesians: Community Stabilizing Institutionalization, in: The Pauline Churches: A Socio-Historical Study of Institutionalization in the Pauline and Deutero-Pauline Writings. Cambridge, 2004. Part II, pp. 85-158.
- Malan, Francois S. Unity and love in the Body of Christ: Identity, Ethics and Ethos in Ephesians, in: Identity, Ethics, and Ethos in the New Testament. Ed. Jan Gabriël Van der Watt. De Gruyter, 2006. Pp. 257-288.
- Search for "Ephesians" at Theological Journals Search (free online journals with full-text).
- Search for "Ephesians" at www.pdf-search-engine.com.
See Tyndale's eJournal Database (note: for Tyndale students and faculty only). Choose EBSCOhost database; log in; choose "EBSCOhost" and then "ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials"; then choose "Scriptures" (at top). You will find many full-text theological journal articles available to you on any verse or chapter of the Bible. See list of Tyndale's academic ejournals with full-text articles for download.
Other WWW Resources on Ephesians
- Texts, Translations and Resources, Early Christian Writings.
- Ephesians Online (www.ephesiansonline.com)


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Ciabatta Pizzas Pomodoro
A more sophisticated version of the English muffin pizzas Mom used to make for a quick supper.Meal Plan: Serve with an arugula salad topped with grape tomatoes. End the meal with biscotti and fresh fruit.
- 4Servings
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread
- 1 1/4 cups tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 24 basil leaves
- 16 sun-dried tomatoes (water-packed), sliced into thin strips
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or soy mozzarella (4 oz.)
Preheat oven to 400F. Cut bread into 4 slices and slice each in half crosswise.
In medium bowl, mix tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic and oregano. Spread tomato sauce on bread slices and top each slice with 3 basil leaves, sliced sun-dried tomatoes and about 1/4 cup cheese.
Bake pizzas until cheese is melted and bubbly and bread looks crispy around edges, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with dash of oregano and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 458
- Carbohydrate Content: 73 g
- Cholesterol Content: 15 mg
- Fat Content: 9 g
- Fiber Content: 7 g
- Protein Content: 21 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
- Sodium Content: 1568 mg


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For Venus square or opposition Saturn, love and money will always be taken very seriously. Expressing affection is difficult, not because they don't want to but because they fear rejection. In order to connect romantically with another, these folk often prefer to go through a third party or flirt from behind some form of barrier.
A third element serves as a protection shield for Venus/Saturn. IE; They court their partner online or through a friend who acts as a matchmaker. Simple shyness is the most common problem with these hard aspects. Feelings of unattractiveness or unworthiness are often over-compensated for by working very hard on their self-worth.
In maturity however, these folk suddenly develop super self-confidence, like the classic ugly-duckling into a swan. What no one has seen however, are the years of often painful self-work that this native had to go through in order to construct such a professional personality. Venus square or opposition Saturn carries an efficient charm, but they are not very good at improvisation and can often come across as being a little too crafted.
The 'not-good-on-impulse' tendency really shows in these native's grooming habits. Personal style can show in two very opposite ways. Example 1; Can be very well scrubbed and natural looking, with low maintenance, classic clothes that are hard wearing. This approach means that if someone should turn up unexpectedly they are good to go as they are! Example 2; Is the beauty queen, the high maintenance make-up expert who takes time to apply her flawless mask. They will often pretend to be out if visitors call and they are facially 'nude'.
Ugly Duckling To VIP
The most negative manifestation of Venus/Saturn is feeling ugly and unlovable. This can cause big problems in relationships where there is constant testing of their lovers commitment. They can unconsciously push their partners away, and act very cold towards them. Sometimes this behaviour results in the picking of partners who give out love, but with strings attached. Proof of love is often demanded, either from the Venus/Saturn native or their partners.
Marriages can fail because the spouse feels so ignored or unappreciated by their Venus/Saturn partner. The good news is that love relationships get better with time. If the romance makes it through the testing phase it can age into the very finest vintage. Others will marry late, but remain very happy, unto death!
Venus is not just about love, but also money. This combination makes one particularly competitive since the planet Venus wants to be adored above all others. Self-worth and status are tightly connected and this makes the native highly ambitious. These people will work their hardest to get into the VIP lounge, through being the very best in their profession.
Venus/Saturn ~ Hard Aspects
Venus Square Saturn
The very appropriately named Venus Williams, is regarded as one of the all time greats of female tennis along with her sister Serena. The planet Venus also happens to be William's chart ruler so Venus square Saturn forms a core part of her identity. Both Venus and her sister were coached by their father (Saturn) Richard.
Williams campaigned for same status (Saturn) prize money (Venus) as the male winners at Wimbledon which was approved of in 2007. Williams has also received a degree in Fashion (Venus) design (2007) and Business (Saturn) Admin. (2015.) Nowadays Venus Williams is an entrepreneur with an interior design company, a fashion line and part ownership of the Miami Dolphins to her name. Her first book "Come to Win; on How Sports Can Help You Top Your Profession." was released in 2010.
MORE VENUS SQUARE SATURN: Joseph Stalin, Franklin D Roosevelt, Benjamin Netanyahu, Nigel Farage, Charles de Gaulle, Mary I of England, Umberto I of Italy, James I of England, Jacques Chirac, the Euro, Mother Teresa, Florence Nightingale, Stephen Hawking, Edward Kelley, Marshall Applewhite, Jim Jones, Dame Nellie Melba, Bob Marley, Barry White, Sinead O'Connor, Joni Mitchell, Serge Gainsbourg, James Brown, Hector Berlioz, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Oliver Stone, Richard Dreyfuss, Johnny Depp, Gerard Depardieu, Christopher Lee, Dustin Hoffman, Beatrice Dalle, Mia Farrow, Colin Firth, Natalie Portman, Michelle Pfeiffer, Oprah Winfrey, Russell Crowe, Mohammad Ali, Venus Williams, James Joyce, Vladimir Nabokov, Diego Valazquez, Otto Dix, Rose/Fred West Davison
Venus Opposition Saturn
Mark Zuckerberg is the co-founder of Facebook. This social (Venus) media platform (Saturn) made made Zuckerberg a billionaire. A Harvard room-mate of Zuckerberg comments on the original 'Face Books'
It "included the names and pictures of everyone who lived in the student dorms. At first, he built a site and placed two pictures, or pictures of two males and two females. Visitors to the site had to choose who was "hotter" and according to the votes there would be a ranking."
Saturn is status so ranking someone according to their 'face' value (Venus) describes this aspect so well. Facebook today still carries much of the Venus opposition Saturn vibe, since it is based on 'Likes' and Venusian popularity. The social network is seen as an essential tool nowadays in promoting business (Saturn)
MORE VENUS OPPOSITE SATURN: William Lily, Mark Zuckerberg, Ayaan Hersi Ali, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Julie Andrews, Jimi Hendrix, Mario Lanza, Patsy Cline, Johnny Mathis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Michael Flatley, Billie Ray Cyrus, Jude Law, Matt Damon, Clint Eastwood, Donald Sutherland, Dennis Quaid, Richard Pryor, Heath Ledger, Dan Howell, Jesse Jackson, John Hinckley, Harold Shipman, Ulla (Spokesman for Prostitutes), Savannah (Porn Queen) Michael Phelps, Francisco de Goya.
More Venus Aspects
SUN: Sun conjunct Venus MOON: Moon conjunct/quincunx Venus • Moon square/opposite Venus MARS: Venus conjunct Mars. JUPITER: Venus conjunct Jupiter SATURN: Venus conjunct Saturn • Venus square/opposition Saturn. URANUS: Venus square/opposition Uranus. • Venus sextile/trine Uranus NEPTUNE: Venus conjunct Neptune


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Cycle touring like a proJohannesburg (25 Nov 2016) — posted on 08 Dec 2016
I got another bicycle. A better one (sorry Humber). One that will hopefully take me all the way to Cape Town!
You can follow my progress on Strava.
Since I'm still on a budget I couldn't go pro all the way..
Thanks to crazy guy on a bike and Wesley of Cycling 4 Science.Back to posts


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This video has had over 4 million views and it is doing the rounds on Facebook as well. If you read the comments under the video then you may well be as surprised as I was at the level of swearing and disparaging comment. If you filter that out you can see there is a bit of a discussion as to whether a boy like MattyB should promote himself in such an obvious way because he has a sister with Down's Syndrome. That adds a whole new level of discussion to the video which has been made in order to address what are the social capabilities in our Australian National Curriculum. It uses real people. It creates a scenario which highlights some important issues when it comes to accepting others, how to deal with that and how to improve relationships with all people . For Matty to make the video it is about developing his leadership skills and helping him to use the tools and networks he has to resolve conflict and develop leadership skills. So, there are so many discussions to be had around this video which relate to the social capabilities. Were I to show it in class I'd be doing a cut and paste on the comments so I could block out the undesirable material for class. With older students I'd look at why that would occur with a video like this and that is also relevant to the social capabilities.
For Social Awareness students at all the levels have to be able to :
appreciate diverse perspectives
contribute to civil society
understand relationships.
For Social Management students have to look at being able to:
communicate effectively
work collaboratively
make decisions
negotiate and resolve conflict
develop leadership skills.