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Today an appraiser came out to look at the Hall of Rectitude. Apparently if we can get 20% the equity on the holographic battle simulator paid off the bank will reduce some of our renegade plasma cannon dispersal insurance. (I swear you blow ONE hole in a major population center, and everybody loses their shit.) Anyway, on the best days, this place has bits of postage-stamp-sized spandex, thousand pound barbells, and baby toys all over it (I love the squeaky giraffe!), but most of the time there are also half built robots from Uberdude all over the place and random piles of clothes from where The Brain plugged into the Hall's personality matrix and dematerialized from her corporeal form. Since we didn't want the appraiser to have to wade through Wrecking Ball's post work out spandex thongs or end up on the working end of one of The Contrarian's "I AM NOT"s if they tried to move a stack of Baby Einstein videos or something, I've been cleaning like crazy.
I spent most of the weekend cleaning and even woke up early this morning to dive into a little more. We walked around making sure to use our memory eraser flashy thingy on the appraiser every time he looked at the top secret stuff (which was like every five minutes, sheesh) and he said he'd get back to us. Then we headed over to Costco to stock up on protein shakes and martial arts equipment. Also microwavable burritos–because not everyone is a mega lifting, testosterone meat puppet; some of us are sidekicks who like to teach and read and write when we're not "getting our justice on."
Uberdude's latest construction is....well, it's kind of a dick. It walks around trying to get everyone in the Hall to "prove" that they're really alive and not just biological masses of chemicals and synapses that happen to react to outside stimulus. It's not a time sink in the strictest sense, but it's been getting on my nerves.
I start teaching this Wednesday. (And thanks to all of you, it's JUST one night a week and I can focus the rest on writing.) That's not so difficult but getting up and putting on pants for ANY reason starts to feel like an imposition when your life is basically just creative writing. Especially when Uberdude's dick robot is asking you to justify going to work so that other people can make far more money than you from your effort if you're so alive.
And if all that weren't enough, the gear up to this year's burning man has begun. Sonic Gal promises me every year that with her incredible speed, the car will be loaded in seconds, but every year there is some roof jumper or bank robbery right when we get started, and I end up doing it all myself. That might help me with my feelings of isolation, but it also makes me tired and cranky before we even get in the car. This year I've crossed my arms and said that if she wants to go on Wednesday night, instead of Thursday, she's got to do a lot more of the packing. She totally promises me that only an arch villain attacking the city with a doomsday weapon could possibly keep her from helping. We'll see.
So it seems as if my lackadaisical 60 hour weeks are coming to an end.
Ah summer; I shall miss thee.
Monday, August 18, 2014
Never a Dull Moment (Personal Update)
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Why Your Blog Never Gets Comments
According to a study by Jakob Nielson, 90% of users at the average website never contribute a single comment. Just 9% of users comment on occasion, while 1% of users comment frequently.
Although these numbers seem pretty grim, the news is even worse for most bloggers. Nielson calculates that approximately 95% of all blog readers never comment, while 4.9% contribute occasionally and the remaining 0.1% comment frequently. Sadly, given these statistics, odds are quite good that your blog never gets comments, at least not nearly as many comments as you would like.
Comments add a lot of value to an individual article and your blog as a whole, in some cases as much value as the articles themselves. Comments have the power to transform your blog into an interactive community - just look at the Computer Audiophile, which consistently receives dozens of comments on every single post. Can your blog achieve the same? Here are a few reasons why it's not, at least not yet:
Your Topics aren't Controversial Enough
Although you certainly don't need to steer your blog into the territory of tabloid drama in order to generate some comments, people may be less likely to comment if your article doesn't challenge any preexisting notions about its topic.
If it's too easy to simply agree with what you're saying, your audience will quietly nod in agreement without posting comments. Any comments you do receive will probably be one-dimensional, to the tune of "great post" or "good information here." Although these types of comments are better than nothing, they won't incite any other readers to write comments of their own.
Remedy the situation by writing articles that present a few different perspectives on a topic, including ones that contradict one another. Explain which perspective you tend to agree with and why. Your readers will likely follow suit if they feel strongly about the topic, which can be achieved through your writing.
You're Making it too Difficult for Readers to Comment
You'll never achieve the comment volume you're after if your readers can't figure out how to comment, or if the process leading up to posting a comment is too lengthy or difficult. The best place for the comment box is always directly below your article, not at the end of the comments section. This gives readers the opportunity to comment when the article itself is freshest in their minds.
More important than comment box placement is the amount of work you require of your readers before they can comment. Imposing a registration process is usually important for minimizing spam, but the more information you require from your readers, the less likely they'll be to comment. Only require the minimum amount of information, which might entail a name, email address, password and CAPTCHA confirmation.
You're Not Asking for Them
In many cases, you can attract more blog comments simply by asking for them at the end of a post. This doesn't have to be as blatantly obvious as finishing the article with "please leave comments." Instead, you might end the post by briefly restating your position regarding the topic and asking your readers whether they agree, and why. Although this is still a pretty direct approach, that's the whole point - you want to facilitate an open environment in which your readers know that you actually value their comments.

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Folkestone Town Council, in association with the BTCV, have four volunteer tree wardens.
Tree wardens consult with local communities and advise on tree care and maintenance.
If you need any advice on the trees in your area please contact the Town Council on 01303 257946 or via email to email@example.com
Folkestone is full of urban trees and there are many benefits to keeping them, here are just a few.
Trees can…
- Act as filters for particulate pollution, fine dust and toxic particles, improving air quality
- Reduce noise pollution, improving quality of life
- Help people to experience connections with nature
- Act as effective windbreaks
- Prevent soil erosion on sloping ground and around rivers and lakes.
- Act as air conditioning units, providing cooling shade in hot weather. Houses in tree lined streets are kept considerably cooler in warmer weather due to the cooling effects of trees, and their heating costs are kept lower in the cooler months due to the trees insulative effects on the property
- House prices in well managed tree lined streets/ avenues are significantly higher than those in streets without trees (6-10% higher as an average, suggested by estate agents)
- Property's in well managed tree lined streets/ avenues sell faster than those in streets without trees
- Provide food for people and animals
- Provide links between generations
- Be used as a lasting memorial to a loved one
- Trees are carbon neutral (i.e. not producing any more than they actually take in) even when used as firewood
- Can be used to soften harsh landscapes such as buildings, factory's, shopping centers etc
- Can be used to block out unsightly views or to create a screen
- Hospital patients who have a direct view of trees recover more quickly than those patients who do not have such a view.
- Have a calming effect on people
- Trees absorb massive amounts of carbon dioxide and are in effect huge carbon sinks (approximately 4.5kg of CO2 per year, based on a generic mature broadleaf tree)
- Trees and plants are the only natural source of oxygen we have
- A mature Beech tree can give off a years supply of oxygen for up to 10 people


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In the last shortcut post I wrote about a great trick, slip audio inside a clip. After the post I received many emails telling me that this shortcut does not work in Pro Tools. The problem I think lies in my vague explanation, so I created a little screencast to show you how it really works, because believe me, it works, I use it all the time.
slip audio from Tamas Dragon on Vimeo.
If you prefer HD quality, go here.
Hope this clears up the confusion. Enjoy!


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CEDIA Expo Pre-Show Product Showcase Launches
The CEDIA Expo Pre-Show Product Showcase, presented by CustomRetailer, has launched, presenting an array of products that will be featured at this year's show. The site gives users the opportunity not only to view products before arriving at the Expo, but also to contact in advance vendors whose products interest them. They can also view a map of the show floor and discuss their finds in a forum hosted by CustomRetailer.net. Products are organized by company and category and a link to the site is featured on the CEDIA Expo home page (www.cedia.net/expo).
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Bruce Henderson, professor of psychology, has instituted a "technology break" in his classes as a result of his research and reading on the use of phones in the classroom. Henderson worked with Dakota Lawson, a graduate student, to publish their research results in "The Costs of Texting in the Classroom" in the journal College Teaching. See The Reporter for more information.
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Renovated Killian 219 E-Classroom Featured in The Reporter
The E-Classroom, Killian 219, was renovated this past summer and is featured in an article in The Reporter. Multiple CEAP faculty teach in the room, including David Scales, psychology (pictured).
Nickles and Colton Present at Conference
Lee Nickles and Misty Colton, instructional technology support in CEAP, presented at the CollabEx Live conference sponsored by TaskStream on June 23 in New York city. The title of their presentation was "Preparing Students for Video Assessment" and focused on strategies to help students working on Task 2 of their edTPA portfolio.
A video counseling faculty published with journal article garners 127,000 views
Counseling faculty members embedded a link to their video titled "How to Conduct a First Counseling Session: Treatment Fit" in a journal article published in January. The video has over 127,000 hits and it is hoped will help practitioners use the technique. For more information, see The Reporter.
Grant for Smart Board in CMC Awarded
A new Smart Board for student use has been installed in the Curriculum Materials Center of Hunter Library thanks to a $18,000 grant. The project is a collaboration between the library, CEAP, and the Coulter Faculty Commons. For more information, see the Hunter's Clarion article.
Health classes using iPads for fitness assessments
This semester, students in HEAL 111 and 123 are using the college's new cart of 30 iPads to submit their fitness assessment data. HEAL students take fitness assessments View Postto measure the change in their fitness over the course of the semester. Debby Singleton, faculty member in the School of Teaching & Learning collects this data for research on the effects of the health courses on student wellness. Contact Lee Nickles for information on how to use the iPad cart in your class.


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Thank you to everyone who has been sending in these for WTF Wednesday. Enjoy!
Genetically modified crops will kill us all. But not if we ride away to safety on a bargain four legged chicken! Giddy-up! Thanks Jo Joe for sending that one in.
Fiona from Dubai was baffled by "Essence of Kangaroo". Because it's not already bad enough that we are the only country in the world to eat their National Emblem, we need to squeeze kangaroo balls and make capsules out of them. Apparently they assist with sperm production. And hopping ability.
Tegan from Queensland found these delightful little lady plugs. Not only are they economical and assist with the much needed exfoliation of the vagina, there is no immediate risk of toxic shock.
The only slight inconvenience is that you will just keep on bleeding. And bleeding…
Never mind the property bubble, among the more pressing financial issues is the rising cost of fresh produce. If I do a rough count there appears to be about ten in a punnet, making them about $3 bucks a pop. And like everything else from the supermarket fresh produce section they'll turn to sludge as soon as you check out. Coles Mosman perhaps?
The weather is turning. Prepare NOW. Don't be left with a cold hole! I'm not sure if this goes on the inside or the outside….but it sure did have me confused in Japan a few years back.
Lea from Sydney, this is my kind of building. But I wish someone would start fuqing building it already.


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Department of Criminology, Sociology and Geography to Present Training for Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse
JONESBORO – Arkansas State's Department of Criminology, Sociology and Geography joins with the community effort to help reverse the regional problem of child abuse through a public workshop it will conduct for mandated reporters.
"Child Safe Communities and Mandated Reporter Training" on Thursday, Aug. 8, will inform those involved with reporting child abuse, and in particular sexual abuse.
The conference is from 8 a.m. until noon in Centennial Hall of the Carl R. Reng Student Union.
Because child abuse is considered a major problem in Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri, the department will present the workshop as part of a community effort to help reverse the trend. Just last year, the Crimes Against Children Division of the Arkansas State Police investigated 900 cases of alleged severe child abuse in the Second Judicial District.
The goal of the training is to give mandated reporters the information and skills they need to report suspected child abuse and to work with appropriate agencies to make area communities safer for children, according to Dr. Larry Salinger, chair of the Department of Criminology, Sociology and Geography.
Workshop speakers will be Scott Ellington, prosecuting attorney for the Second Judicial District; Carole Robinson of the Arkansas Attorney General's Office; and Kristy Nichols, executive director of the Northeast Arkansas Child Advocacy Center.
In the State of Arkansas, many professionals are mandated by law to report suspected child abuse. This includes social workers, childcare workers, teachers, college employees, nurses, doctors, counselors, law officers, and many others.
Being a mandated reporter means being responsible for reporting suspected child abuse in any situation, whether or not it is at one's workplace.
Interested individuals are encouraged to register before 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, by faxing registration to (870) 239-6340, attention Lea Ann Vanaman, or emailing email@example.com.
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Recommended Books
Art is a Way of Knowing, Pat. B. Allen
Goddess Heart Rising, Roslyn Elena McGrath
Soul Colllage, Seena B. Frost
The Artist's Way, Julia Cameron
Wild Heart Dancing, Elliot Sobel
Energetic Healing:
Essential Reiki: A Complete Guide to An Ancient Art, Diane Stein
Hands of Light, Barbara Ann Brennan Light Emerging, Barbara Ann Brennan
Creating Money, Duane Packer and Sanaya Roman
Your Heart's Desire, Sonia Choquette
Astrology for the Soul, Jan Spiller
The Body Mind Workbook, Debbie Shapiro
Energy Anatomy, Caroline Myss
Heal Your Body, Louise Hay
The Life You Were Born to Live, Dan Millman
Sacred Sounds: Magic & Healing Through Words & Music, Ted Andrews
Path of Empowerment: Pleiadian Wisdom for a World in Chaos, Barbara Marciniak
The Power of Your Name, Ted Andrews
Sacred Contracts, Caroline Myss
Spiritual Growth, Sanaya Roman
Trust Your Vibes, Sonia Choquette
Spiritual Foundations:
A Course In Miracles, Foundation for Inner Peace
I Remember Union, Flo Aveia Magdalena
The Keys of Jeshua, Glenda Green
The Third Mary, Roslyn Elena McGrath
Related Links
Channeled Wisdom:
www.jonettecrowley.com – The Center for Creative Consciousness's transformational meditation series, articles and events for spiritual growth and enlightenment, empowered by the assistance of Jonette's gides, White Eagle and Mark.
www.soulsupportsystems.org – Programs, products and services presented by members of non-profit organization Soul Support Systems, and the Heaven on Earth Global Community, including Flo Aveia Magdalena, (author/channel of I Remember Union), to help bring the essence of the soul into everyday life, thereby assisting the creation of sustainable abundance, joy, peace and union among all life and all peoples.
www.thethirdmary.com – Information on The Third Mary: 55 Messages for Empowering Truth, Peace & Grace from the Mother of Mary Magdalene, new channeled messages from Mary, related events, 1:1 sessions and blog from channel Roslyn McGrath
www.3hdowsing.com – Educational and instructional books, charts, pendulums, classes, and consultation on the inner art of dowsing by Anneliese Hagemann.
www.dowsers.org – American Society of Dowsers' conferences, articles, membership information and related products.
Energetic Healing:
www.soulbodyfusion.com – Chock-full of information on this powerful process developed by spiritual teacher Jonette Crowley.
www.thechoicetofeel.com – Healing through feeling with international holistic practitioner and certified international Trager instructor Kate Rose.
www.healingtouch.net – Site for both the Colorado Center for Healing Touch and Healing Touch International, providing information and research on Healing Touch, program offerings, support services, conferences, membership and recommended books.
www.reiki.nu – Helpful, informative site on Reiki energetic healing system.
www.goddessheartrising.com – Information on Goddess Heart Rising: Paintings, Poems & Meditations for Activating Your Divine Potential, related events, sessions, articles and blog by Roslyn Elena McGrath.
www.hranajanto.com/goddessgallery – Descriptions of Kuan Yin and many other goddesses in excerpts from Patricia Monaghan's The New Book of Goddesses and Heroines.
Shamanic Pathways:
www.spiritquests.net – Profound intuitive counseling, healing, wild journeys & whale watching with energy healer, author and Spirit Quest guide Leslee Morrison.
www.spiritweavers.net – organization founded by Kate Durda and Stephanie Tighe with heartfelt dedication, offering shamanic healing and experiential training in Shamanism.
www.joyofunion.podbean.com – Inspirational interviews with soul-motivated people from all walks of life by co-hosts Joy Regina Melchezidek and T.J. Ryan, who share their heart, humor and wisdom with us, plus Joy's potent channeling.
www.moontress.com – Adult and children's visionary fiction, health and wisdom, magical realism, poetry and metaphysics presented by Moontress Press, a voice for the emerging magic and mythology of contemporary consciousness.
www.outthere.podbean.com – Always affable, inquisitive host T.J. Ryan shares some fascinating interviews on metaphysical and paranormal topics.
www.puzzleswithapurpose.com – Company dedicated to sharing powerful tools for positive change using jigsaw puzzles, as well as making connections worldwide to promote peace along with other forms of positive social and personal change.
www.teeshirtsforpeace.org – Tee Shirts for Peace's mission is to help co-create heaven on earth by nurturing the holistic care of children and world peace. It offers a variety of tee shirts for infants to adults with messages for raising consciousness on the front and a choice of angel or fairy wings on the back, as well as an assortment of other products and services that promote the well-being of both children and adults. Proceeds help raise funds for projects that support children and world peace.


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Subaru Brake Problemsby James Highland
The widespread nature of brake problems in Subaru vehicles of all models and years has prompted considerable concern on the part of owners, dealers and government agencies. While braking issues on vehicles are not all necessarily dangerous, the potential for serious consequences is elevated in Subaru cars. Symptoms of any nature should be investigated thoroughly.
In 1999, Subaru issued a recall on brake parts specific to its Legacy line. The deficiencies increased the likelihood of a crash by slowing brake reaction. The problem primarily surfaced in cold weather and affected anti-lock brakes on these sport utility vehicles. A similar recall occurred in 2002, also affecting cold weather brake performance. In both instances, dealers replaced cylinders in all affected models, resolving the issue.
Bad brake rotors are a frequent problem in all Subaru models from many years. While rotor maintenance is a routine procedure in all vehicles, Subaru cars tend to require this much more often, sometimes every 15,000 miles. The rotor deterioration causes failed vehicle inspections, and they sometimes need full replacement. In some cases, the rotors are too damaged to easily remove. Further complications to the emergency brake may result directly from brake rotor maintenance.
While brake noises are not unusual in any vehicle, Subaru owners often find them a particularly elusive nuisance. Common methods for reducing brake squeak, such as replacing the pads, might not work. Instead, annoying sounds develop into serious conditions, including a grinding noise when braking that does not respond smoothly to pedals. Owners report that multiple visits to dealers don't always fix the noise, but a dealer can make sure it is not a dangerous condition.
Some Subaru brake systems develop a "spongy" reaction to the pedals, which results from hydraulic malfunction. This is a serious symptom, known as hydraulic bleeding, that can lead to total brake failure. Any experience resembling this should be investigated by a qualified mechanic as soon as possible. The issue might not be accompanied by noise, so always monitor changes in brake-pedal reaction to prevent consequences.
The long history of problems surrounding the braking systems on Subaru vehicles has resulted in numerous collisions and law suits over the years. A 1995 purchase of a Subaru Legacy eventually led to the U.S. District Court case Kruger v. Subaru, which formally documented the extensive symptoms of these malfunctions. The National Transportation Safety Board also has made safety recommendations based on Subaru brake problems as far back as 1985. Owners of any Subaru model should remain aware of any changes in brake performance.
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"The Shard!!"Marketing, Experienced, London
"We work in The Shard in London. It's an amazing building in a great location in the middle of London. We have an informal dress code."Mid level, London
"I spend most of my time in the factory and enjoy working together with the shop floor. Otherwise, I have a nice table in an open-office space that helps me to concentrate a bit more."Graduate, Elst, Netherlands
"We have a new office that's very central in London. Our dress code is informal."Supply Chain, Graduate, London
"The dress code is relaxed as it's not about what you wear but how you perform. This feels unusual considering we are based on the 20th and 21st floors of The Shard! The office is very new and very befitting of a company with such a fast pace and leading position in the market."Graduate, London
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Kimber Simpkins, writing about her long struggle with anorexia, explains why she has banished any sign of a scale from her home. "Perhaps I don't trust myself not to become obsessed by it," she writes, "like a recovering alcoholic not keeping booze around. Perfectly sensible, really. For years, if I saw a scale peeking out from under the sink in someone's bathroom, a creepy feeling came over me, as if it were whispering, Kimber, look at me, I'm right here under the sink. You could pull me out and step on me for just a second. It won't hurt a bit. Come on, just one little step? You know you want to."
Reading this, I laughed out loud. Not for the absurdity of the talking bathroom scale but for the very truth of it. You see, my house, too, is free of a scale: best to keep it out of my home rather than risk succumbing to that particular siren song. Just a quick peek, you think to yourself, only to step on board and have the number — whether up or down, by a little or a lot — color the rest of your day.
In Full: How I Learned to Satisfy My Insatiable Hunger and Feed My Soul, Simpkins shares with us the intimate details of her complicated journey with her body, where tossing away the scale was just one small step on the way to acceptance.
Simpkins takes us back to her adolescence as she develops an all-too-common self-loathing. Success, she writes, became defined exclusively by her size. "I always wished for the same thing: to be thin. To die thin. To be so thin that even if the world couldn't agree on nuclear weapons or whether God exists, they could all agree on one thing: Kimber is not fat." Nothing else mattered.
Each mirror, window, or even the surface of a puddle, Simpkins writes, became an opportunity to catch a glance of her reflection and subsequently hurl insults at herself. There was the more traditional — You big, fat pig — and the more creative: You're a giant walking sausage in princess flats. Next week they're having tryouts for a Roman play. You're a shoe-in for Mount Olympus.
How many of us have succumbed to this kind of negative self-talk, whittling away at our already struggling self-confidence?
At one point, Simpkins takes us back to a dinner with friends. The food finished, she waxes on about the next meal they all might eat. "How can you talk about food right now?" her friend Pete friend says to her. "I'm stuffed full!"
Simpkins is at first embarrassed to be caught in her apparent gluttony. "Later at home," she writes, "when the initial feeling of shame passed, a sense of amazement crept over me. Pete was genuinely full — in fact he was surprised I wasn't! He didn't feel hungry all the time, especially not right after a meal. Did this mean that eternal hunger isn't the human condition after all?"
Curious, she begins to explore more, finding people who fell into two camps — those who, like Pete, were surprised she could still be hungry after a meal, and others who were shocked that some are ever full. With this, she begins to wonder if there is a way she, too, can learn to feel full. The book is an exploration of this process.
Still, Simpkins spends years not addressing her body issues. "I was a newly minted lawyer," she writes, "and had lived for years just from the neck up. Body? What body? You don't need a body to be a lawyer, do you? As long as my body didn't get in the way of long hours bent over casebooks and the computer keyboard, I guess I wouldn't mind having it, but it damn well better not need anything."
She realizes that the anorexic thought process of her youth has not resolved, only been pushed deeper.
To face her self-hatred and find peace within her body, Simpkins takes on a blend of yoga, Buddhism, and meditation — and significant life and career changes. (Hint: She isn't a lawyer anymore.)
For many women — and increasingly for many men as well — developing a positive relationship with their body is no small task. Simpkins's story will ring true for these readers.
Full: How I Learned to Satisfy My Insatiable Hunger and Feed My Soul
New Harbinger Publications, April 2015
Hardcover, 312 pages


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What is Plantar Fasciitis and How Do I Treat It ?
By Noelle Ihli, medically reviewed by Dr. Kimberly Langdon, M.D.
A Complete Guide to Understanding and Resolving Plantar Fasciitis Heel Pain
If you suffer from sharp, throbbing or aching heel pain with your first steps each morning, or while walking throughout the day, you may have a condition called Plantar Fasciitis (also known as Plantar Fasciosis). This guide will help you understand the symptoms and causes of Plantar Fasciitis, identify helpful pain-relieving techniques, and discover effective treatment options.
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar Fasciitis (pronounced plantar fash-ee-eye-tis) can be literally translated as "foot inflammation, and is the result of strain, inflammation or damage to one of the most important ligaments in the foot – the plantar fascia.
The plantar fascia ligament is made of flexible, fibrous tissue that stretches from the heel bone to the ball of the foot, forming an elastic arch that distributes and absorbs the daily impact of walking, standing, running and jumping.
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Healthy feet are marvels of engineering and artfully bear the brunt of 5,000-10,000 steps that the average adult takes each day as estimated in one study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Injury in 2010. However, in the case of injury, overuse, or strain, the plantar fascia ligament may sustain damage in the form of small tears or micro-injuries. In an effort to support the damaged arch, the body sends additional substances to the injured area which, over time, can cause jagged bone spurs to form on the heel or weakening of the fibers. These pointed or shelf-shaped protrusions dig into the fatty pad of your heel with each step you take, causing additional heel pain. Not all plantar fasciitis is due to bone spurs, though. It is considered a chronic degenerative disorder with disorganized collagen, excess or lack of vessel growth, and lack of inflammation. It is believed that the altered blood flow is responsible for local nutritional deficits that impairs healing.
It's helpful to note that some medical professionals including Dr. Kendrick Allen Whitney, DPM, prefer to use the term Plantar Fasciosis or Plantar Fasciopathy instead of "Plantar Fasciitis". This is because some studies, including one published by the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association in 2003, indicate that degeneration of the plantar fascia ligament is more commonly responsible for the condition rather than inflammation.
In cases of both inflammation and degeneration of the plantar fascia, this painful condition is progressive: In other words, if left untreated, the combination of impact and movement, a damaged fascia, and the formation of bone spurs can become debilitating to the sufferer. Fortunately, there are excellent, non-invasive treatment options that can successfully resolve most cases of Plantar Fasciitis.
What Are the Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis?
Because Plantar Fasciitis affects the soft tissues in the foot, it cannot be detected with an X-ray. In most cases, this condition is diagnosed based on health history and symptoms; however, your doctor may still recommend X-rays to rule out the possibility of a stress fracture, particularly if your symptoms came on very suddenly.
If you are experiencing one or more of the following symptoms, you may be suffering from Plantar Fasciitis:
- Pain that is the worst first thing in the morning, or after a long period of rest
- Aching, sharp, or burning pain in the sole of your foot, often localized in the heel area.
- Heel pain that may build gradually, or become apparent suddenly
- Pain that may decrease somewhat as you begin moving around, only to return later in the day.
- Heel pain that coincides with obesity or rapid weight gain
- Foot pain that has lasted for more than a few days, or which you experience periodically over the course of months or years.
- Pain in just one foot (although it is possible to have Plantar Fasciitis in both feet).
- Swelling, redness, or warmth in the heel area.
- Limping and difficulty standing on the affected foot.
Whether you are experiencing heel pain for the first time, or as a chronic struggle, it's important to seek treatment as quickly as possible. Most cases of Plantar Fasciitis can be resolved at home with conservative treatments; however, early intervention greatly improves the chances of a speedy recovery.
Plantar Fasciitis Causes and Risk Factors
The American Academy of Family Physicians cites Plantar Fasciitis as the the number one cause of heel pain, affecting both children and adults, men and women, and active and sedentary individuals. Without proper treatment, symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis can reoccur and worsen over the course of months and years.
Typically, Plantar Fasciitis results from a combination of causes and risk factors, including the following:
Pronation or an Irregular Gait
Pronation, a gait abnormality that causes the foot to roll outward excessively while walking is strongly associated with Plantar Fasciitis, since it prevents the arch from distributing weight evenly from the heel to ball of the foot. Supination, a less common condition in which the foot rolls inward excessively, can also cause Plantar Fasciitis.
Failure to give your feet the rest they need between exercise sessions or long periods of standing can flatten and strain the arch over time. Working conditions that involve long hours spent standing or lifting heavy objects are especially high risk.
Irregular Arches
Arches that are too high or too flat are at greater risk for Plantar Fasciitis, since they are less optimized to bear the weight of impact and standing.
Weak or Tight Surrounding Tissue
Weak calf muscles, reduced ankle mobility, or tightness in the Achilles tendon at the back of the heel can hamper a normal gait and lead to arch injury.
Obesity or Rapid Weight Gain
Obesity is strongly associated with Plantar Fasciitis. Rapid weight gain, including weight gain from pregnancy, can place significantly more strain on the arch of the foot, resulting in damage and tearing.
The normal aging process can result in a loss of soft-tissue elasticity and may lead to a rigid–and more injury prone–plantar fascia.
Ill-Fitting or Old Footwear
Shoes that don't fit right, or don't provide proper cushioning and arch support, can play a significant role in plantar fasciitis. Running shoes should be retired as the soles wear down and the cushioning flattens, to protect the integrity of your arches.
Injury or Trauma
Injury to the foot or heel can lead to Plantar Fasciitis if the arch or surrounding tissue becomes damaged. In some cases, spraining or otherwise injuring one foot can lead to Plantar Fasciitis in the other foot, which absorbs extra strain and impact while the injured foot heals.
Is There a Cure for Plantar Fasciitis?
While the majority of Plantar Fasciitis cases can be successfully resolved with the treatments outlined below, everyone is different. For some individuals, the pain of Plantar Fasciitis can be chronic, stubborn, and very frustrating.
Most doctors recommend sticking to a regimen of consistent, conservative treatments for at least one year, since the healing process can take several months. However, in cases of chronic Plantar Fasciitis that does not respond to conservative remedies, more invasive medical treatments may be necessary and helpful.
Effective Conservative Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis
More than 90% of Plantar Fasciitis cases respond to conservative treatments. The key is consistency and some degree of patience. Remember, Plantar Fasciitis is the result of degeneration or inflammation of the arch: strengthening, healing, and allowing the body to regenerate the arch will take time.
Rest is key to any injury, and Plantar Fasciitis is no exception. Sit or lie down several times throughout the day, to take the pressure of your body's weight off your plantar fascia ligament. If you spend a lot of time on your feet at work, spend your breaks sitting down. And make sure to schedule downtime and rest between exercise sessions and physical activity, Rest allows your Plantar Fascia to heal micro-injuries and "bounce back" over time.
Apply an ice pack to your heel and any areas of redness and inflammation for twenty minutes, twice a day, to manage pain and promote healing.
A strong, flexible arch is significantly more able to bear the weight of walking, running, and jumping without injury. Simple stretches, performed once or twice a day for 10-15 minutes can break up adhesions on the arch, improve circulation to any tears or micro-injuries, strengthen the surrounding muscles and ligaments, and improve flexibility.
Orthotic inserts like Heel Seats designed especially for Plantar Fasciitis sufferers, add cushioning and support to the arch of the foot. These specialized orthotics also lift the arch to an optimal level for absorbing impact and distributing weight. Orthotics also relieve pain by taking the pressure off heel spurs and cushioning the heel of the foot. Other products that can support a compromised arch include night splints, heel wraps, and taping.
Orthotic Heel Seats for Plantar Fasciitis
The American Podiatric Society gives its stamp of approval to Heel Seats, clinically-tested Plantar Fasciitis orthotic inserts that are proven to deliver excellent results in more than nine out of ten cases. Thirty years of design research have culminated in a safe, durable product which has helped thousands of people suffering from heel pain, Plantar Fasciitis and bone spurs.
Most people experience meaningful relief within 30 days of using this effective aid. Heel Seats add a dense, protective layer to the fatty pad of your heel and apply therapeutic acupressure to the heel bone and midsole, immediately reducing stress on the bone and ligament. In this cushioned environment, the heel can begin to recover naturally.
The intelligent design of these inserts offers a unique combination of fast pain relief and long-term healing support. Hundreds of Heel Seats testimonials and reviews attest to the power of these orthotic inserts' power to change lives.
In your search for a solution to your heel pain, you'll find other orthotics priced in the hundreds of dollars. Not only are Heel Seats priced at about the cost of a lunch out on the town, but they are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Claim the health and freedom of being able to stand, walk and run every day, pain-free.
More Treatment Options for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
For stubborn or chronic cases of Plantar Fasciitis that resist conservative treatments, it may be necessary and advisable to explore effective medical treatments or surgery, including the following:
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT):
ESWT is a nonsurgical treatment option for Plantar Fasciitis that uses shock waves to treat the damaged arch. While it can be somewhat painful, several studies have concluded it seems to be effective for treating stubborn cases of Plantar Fasciitis without surgery.
Radiation Therapy:
Radiation therapy is a nonsurgical treatment that uses small doses of radiation to target the damaged tissue in the arch. This therapy is reasonably priced, has minimal side effects and risks, and is not painful. One 2012 study found that 80 percent of patients experienced complete pain relief following the therapy, and 64 percent were still pain-free 48 weeks later.
Intracorporeal Pneumatic Shock Therapy (IPST):
This new therapy is similar to ESWT and applies shock waves to heel spurs. It requires local anesthesia and is less painful than ESWT. A study by Dr. Dogramaci, MD, showed a 92% success rate in pain reduction reported by patients.
Plantar Fasciitis Surgery
Surgery to remove a portion of the damaged plantar fascia ligament, release part of the plantar fascia, or eliminate heel bone spurs should be considered a last option because of its cost and potential complications. However, many types of surgery have high success rates and good long-term outcomes.
More Plantar Fasciitis Topics to Explore
|Natural Treatments
|Finding a Doctor
- Barrett, S., & O'Malley, R. (1999). Plantar Fasciitis and Other Causes of Heel Pain. Am Fam Physician. Retrieved from https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0415/p2200.html
- Bassett, D. R., Wyatt, H. R., Thompson, H., Peters, J. C., & Hill, J. O. (2010). Pedometer-Measured Physical Activity and Health Behaviors in U.S. Adults. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 42(10), 1819–1825. doi: 10.1249/mss.0b013e3181dc2e54
- Dogramaci, Y., Kalaci, A., Emir, A., Yanat, A. N., & Gökçe, A. (2009). Intracorporeal pneumatic shock application for the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis: a randomized, double blind prospective clinical trial. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 130(4), 541–546. doi: 10.1007/s00402-009-0947-0
- Lemont, H., Ammirati, K. M., & Usen, N. (2003). Plantar Fasciitis. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 93(3), 234–237. doi: 10.7547/87507315-93-3-234
- Lou J, Wang S, Liu S, Xing G. Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Without Local Anesthesia in Patients With Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 Dec. PubMed #27977431.
- Science Daily (2012) https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120727102446.htm
- Whitney, K.A. (2018). Plantar Fasciosis https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/foot-and-ankle-disorders/plantar-fasciosis


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- Chaudhary, Amatul R. & Chani, Muhammad Irfan & Pervaiz, Zahid, 2012. "An analysis of different approaches to women empowerment: a case study of Pakistan," MPRA Paper 37784, University Library of Munich, Germany.
- Gine, Xavier & Mansuri, Ghazala & Picon, Mario, 2012. "Does a picture paint a thousand words ? evidence from a microcredit marketing experiment," Policy Research Working Paper Series 6020, The World Bank.
- Alberto, Chilosi, 2012. "The economic system as an end or as a means and the future of socialism: an evolutionary viewpoint," MPRA Paper 37828, University Library of Munich, Germany.
- K. Vela Velupillai, 2012. "The Chimera of a Complete Analysis of Economic Dynamics," ASSRU Discussion Papers 1207, ASSRU - Algorithmic Social Science Research Unit.
- Yuki, Kazuhiro, 2012. "Mechanization, task assignment, and inequality," MPRA Paper 37754, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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- Gorecki, Paul K., 2012. "Competition Policy in Ireland: A Good Recession?," Papers WP427, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
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- Bejger, Sylwester, 2012. "Cartel in the Indian cement industry: An attempt to identify it," Economics Discussion Papers 2012-18, Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW).
- Erdal Ozmen & Saygin Sahinoz & Cihan Yalcin, 2012. "Profitability, Saving and Investment of Non-Financial Firms in Turkey," Working Papers 1214, Research and Monetary Policy Department, Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey.


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Tamar Saguy
I received my Ph.D in Social Psychology from the University of Connecticut in 2008 (advisors: Jack Dovidio and Felicia Pratto), and was then a postdoctoral associate at Yale University. Prior to my Ph.D studies I completed my BA and MA degrees at Tel Aviv University under the supervision of Dr. Arie Nadler. In 2009 I joined the psychology faculty at the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC), Herzliya which is, since then, my new home.
Using a variety of methods and considering a range of social contexts, my research aims to understand the dynamics of intergroup relations, and in particular, the role that group power plays in shaping these relations. In my main line of work I investigate how differences in group-based power influence the way people approach intergroup encounters (in terms of goals, expectations, and motivations), and how they are affected by those encounters. In my second major line of work I study factors that may advance or undermine commitment to social change, while considering the different psychologies of advantaged and disadvantaged group members. In another related line of research I investigate methods for improving relations between groups in conflict while considering the dynamics of dehumanization between rival groups.
Primary Interests:
- Culture and Ethnicity
- Gender Psychology
- Group Processes
- Intergroup Relations
- Political Psychology
- Prejudice and Stereotyping
Journal Articles:
- Cohen-Chen, S., Halperin, E., Saguy, T., & Van Zomeren, M. (2014). Beliefs about the malleability of immoral groups facilitate collective action. Social Psychological and Personality Science. 5, 203-210.
- Dovidio, J. F., Saguy, T., & Gaertner, S. L. (2010). Appreciating the role of the "individual mind" in diversity science: Commonality, harmony, and change. Psychological Inquiry, 21, 108-114.
- Dovidio, J. F., Saguy, T., & Shnabel, N. (2009). Cooperation and conflict within groups: Bridging intragroup and intergroup processes. Journal of Social Issues, 65, 429-449.
- Kteily, N., Saguy, T., Sidanius, J., & Taylor, D. M. (2013). Negotiating power: Agenda ordering and the willingness to negotiate in asymmetric intergroup conflicts. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 105(6), 978-995.
- Pratto, F., Saguy, T., Stewart, A. L., Morselli, D., Aiello, A., Aranda, M., Durrheim, K., Çidam, A., Eicher, V., Fo els, R., Licata, L., Liu, J. H., Liu, L., Meyer, I., Muldoon, O., Petrovic, N., Prati, F., Saab, R., & Sweetman, J. (in press). Attitudes towards Arab ascendance: Israeli and global perspectives. Psychological science.
- Saguy, T., & Dovidio, J. F. (2013). Insecure status relations shape preferences for the content of intergroup contact. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 39, 1030-1042.
- Saguy, T., Chernyak-Hai, L., Andrighetto, L., & Bryson, J. (2013). When the powerful feels wronged: The legitimization effects of advantaged group members' sense of being accused for harboring racial or ethnic biases. European Journal of Social Psychology, 43, 292-298.
- Saguy, T., & Chernyak-Hai, L. (2012). Intergroup contact can undermine disadvantaged group members' attributions to discrimination. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 48, 714-720.
- Saguy, T., Tausch, N., Dovidio, J. F., & Pratto, F. (2009). The irony of harmony: Intergroup contact can produce false expectations for equality. Psychological Science, 20, 114-12.
- Pratto, F., Pearson, A. R., Lee, I., & Saguy, T. (2008). Power dynamics in an experimental game. Social Justice Research, 21, 377-407.
- Nakash, O., Saguy, T., & Levav, I. (2012). The effect of social identities of service-users and clinicians on mental health disparities: A review of theory and facts. Israeli Journal of Psychiatry, 3, 202-210.
- Dovidio, J. F., Gaertner, S. L., & Saguy. T. (2009). Commonality and the complexity of "We": Social attitudes and social change. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 13, 3-20.
- Van-Zomeren, M., Saguy, T., & Schellhaas, F. M. H. (2013). Believing in "making a difference" to collective efforts: Participative efficacy beliefs as a unique predictor of collective action. Group Processes and Intergroup Relations, 16(5) 618-634.
- Saguy, T., Dovidio, J. F., & Pratto, F. (2008). Beyond contact: Intergroup contact in the context of power relations. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 34, 432-445.
- Saguy, T., & N. K. (2011). Inside the opponent's head: Perceived losses in group position predict accuracy in metaperceptions between groups. Psychological Science, 22, 951-958.
- Saguy, T., Quinn, D. M., Dovidio, J. F., & Pratto, F. (2010). Interacting like a body: Objectification can lead women to narrow their presence in social interactions. Psychological Science, 21, 178-182.
- Scheepers, D. T., Saguy, T., Dovidio, J. F., & Gaertner, S. A. (in press). Shared dual identity promotes a cardiovascular challenge response during interethnic interactions. Group Processes and Intergroup Relations.
Other Publications:
- Saguy, T., Tropp, L. R., & Hawi, D. R. (2013). The role of group power in intergroup contact. To appear in Hodson, G., & Hewstone, M. Advances in intergroup contact (pp. 113-132). Psychology Press.
- Saguy, T., Tausch, N., Dovidio, J. F., Pratto, F., & Singh, P. (2010). Tension and harmony in intergroup relations. In M. Mikulincer & P. R. Shaver (Eds.), Human aggression and violence: Causes, manifestations, and consequences (pp. 333-348). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
- Saguy, T., Pratto, F., Dovidio, J. F., & Nadler, A. (2009). Talking about power: Group power and the desired content of intergroup interactions. In S. Demoulin, J. P. Leyens, & J. F. Dovidio (Eds.), Intergroup misunderstandings: Impact of divergent social realities (pp. 213-232). Washington, DC: Psychology Press.
Courses Taught:
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Multivariate Statistics
- Poitical Psychology
- Research Methods
- Social Psychology
Tamar Saguy
New School of Psychology
Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya
P.O. Box 167
46150 Herzliya
- Phone: 972-9-9527975
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UT alums to read their poetry at "Writers in the Library" February 2
Heather Dobbins and Christian Anton Gerard will return to UT to read from their debut collections at the University of Tennessee's Writers in the Library on Monday, February 2, at 7 p.m. in the Lindsay Young Auditorium of the John C. Hodges Library. The reading is free and open to the public.
Dobbins graduated from the UT College Scholars program. She has since earned graduate degrees in California and Vermont and has had her poems published in TriQuarterly Review, Raleigh Review, Beloit Poetry Journal, and The Rumpus, among others. Her debut collection of poems is In the Low Houses (Kelsay Press, 2014).
Christian Anton Gerard received his PhD in English from UT. He is now an assistant professor of English, Rhetoric and Writing at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. He has received scholarships from the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, an Academy of American Poets Prize, and the 2013 Iron Horse Literary Review's Discovered Voices Award. His debut collection of poems is Wilmot Here, Collect for Stella(WordTech, CW Books, 2014).
Writers in the Library hosts readings by noted authors of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. The series is sponsored by the UT Libraries and the UT Creative Writing Program in association with the John C. Hodges Better English Fund.
Christopher Hebert, the UT Libraries' Jack E. Reese Writer-in-Residence, emcees Writers in the Library events. Hebert and Marilyn Kallet, director of the UT Creative Writing Program, have lined up an exceptional group of authors to read in the 2014–2015 academic year. Visit lib.utk.edu/writers for a complete schedule.
For further information contact Marilyn Kallet, Director, UT Creative Writing Program (firstname.lastname@example.com), or Christopher Hebert, Writer-in-Residence, UT Libraries (email@example.com).
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These works have come about through explorations in the resonance, tuning and vibrational energy of aluminium vibraphone bars, as well as exploiting the resonant frequencies of various common vessels such as plastic containers, tin cans, and glass jars. In a work made with Andreas Siagain in 2014, metal bars were specifically selected to match the resonant frequencies of individual sea shells.
Nada Laut: As Above, So Below by Andreas Siagian & Dale Gorfinkel. Made during The Instrument Builders Project,National Gallery of Victoria, 2014. www.theinstrumentbuildersproject.com/
aluminum vibraphone bars, shells, meccano wheels, DC motors, wood, fishing line, metal hooks, fan.
Vibraphone deconstructions from 2009
Gumnut feedback 2009
Images from outdoor installation at Seven Thousand Oaks Festival, Heidi Museum of Art, 2010.
Images from collaboration with Tim Gregory at Horus & Delorus 2007


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The statistical highlights at the end of fourth day's play in the second Test between India and New Zealand in Hyderabad, on Monday.
# Harbhajan Singh became the first number eight player to record back to back centuries in Tests.
# Harbhajan and S Sreesanth had shared a tenth wicket partnership of 105 -- India's highest against New Zealand and their third highest, next only to the 133 between Sachin Tendulkar and Zaheer Khan against Bangladesh at Dhaka in 2004-05 and 109 between Hemu Adhikari and Ghulam Ahmed against Pakistan at Delhi in 1952-53.
# Harbhajan's tally of seven sixes is the best by an Indian batsman against New Zealand and the second best by an Indian in Test cricket. Navjot Singh Sidhu had recorded eight during his innings of 124 against Sri Lanka at Lucknow in 1993-94. Virender Sehwag had also posted seven sixes during his innings of 293 against Sri Lanka at Mumbai (BS) last year.
# India have posted two stands of 100-plus -- 160 for the opening wicket and 105 for the tenth, providing the second incident in Tests when century stands for the first and tenth wickets were registered in the same innings.
# New Zealand was the first team to do so against Pakistan in 1972-73 -- 159 for the first wicket between Rodney Redmond and Glenn Turner and 151 for the last wicket between Brian Hastings and Richard Collinge.
# The 105-run stand between Harbhajan and Sreesanth is only the second 100-plus partnership for the tenth wicket by any pair against New Zealand. Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath had added 114 for Australia at Brisbane in 2004-05.
# Tim McIntosh and Brendon McCullum added 125 for the first wicket -- New Zealand's first century stand for the opening wicket since June 2004. Stephen Fleming and Mark Richardson had recorded 163 against England at Nottingham in 2004.
# McCullum's superb unbeaten 124 is his second Test hundred against India and his sixth overall. In the 2008-09 Napier Test against India, he had made 115 off 140 balls.
# McCullum, in the course of his century, has completed his 3,000 runs in Tests -- 3066 (ave.36.50) in 54 Tests.
# McCullum also became the 11th player to complete 3,000 runs or more for New Zealand in Tests.
# Daniel Vettori (5/135) has bagged five wickets in an innings 19 times in Tests -- twice against India.
# Vettori has captured five wickets or more in an innings six times in New Zealand and 13 times away from home.
# Since capturing 6 for 56 against West Indies at Dunedin in December 2008, Vettori has claimed five wickets in an innings for the first time.
# As New Zealand skipper, Vettori has bagged five wickets or more in an innings six times.
# Harbhajan has registered his career-best all-round performance - 111 not out and 4/76 - in a Test match.
# Harbhajan is the second player to produce the above all-round performance for India against New Zealand. Vinoo Mankad had recorded 231 and captured four for 65 in the second innings of the 1955-56 Madras Test.
# Harbhajan has recorded 14 sixes in 2010 -- the most by any batsman this year. No other batsman has even hit 10 sixes.
# Sreesanth took 71 balls to register 24 -- his longest innings in Tests, surpassing his 54-ball innings - an unbeaten 29 against West Indies at St. John's in June 2006.


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BlackBerry may be planning to launch a sliding BB10 handset akin to now defunct Torch range, judging by a patent filing unveiled this week.
The filing shows a handset that appears to be a cross between the all-touchscreen BlackBerry Z10 device and the sliding BlackBerry Torch handset which combined a touchscreen and a QWERTY keyboard.
The Canadian smartphone giant filed for the patent back in December 2011, but have finally had it approved, Engadget reports.
So far BlackBerry is experimenting with just two form factors for its all-important BB10 handsets, the Z10 and the Bold-alike BlackBerry Q10 device, due to go on sale this spring.
BlackBerry Live launch?
The company's annual showcase BlackBerry Live (formerly BlackBerry World) is up next month so it's certainly a possibility that we may see this third form factor break cover at the event.
Would you like to see BlackBerry offer a full-touchscreen BB10 device with the added bonus of a physical keyboard? Let us know in the comments section below.


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February 01, 2011 3:30 pm ET filed under Blog
Religious Right Claims Planned Parenthood 'Concealed' Sex Trafficking That It Actually Reported To FBI
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Family Research Council Blasts Golden Globes For Promoting Tolerance
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Fact Checking The Sunday Shows - August 8, 2010
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Fact Checking The Sunday Shows - August 8, 2010
On Sunday's Meet the Press, Reps. John Boehner (R-OH) and Mike Pence (R-IN) dodged repeated questions about the cost of extending the Bush tax cuts. Both indirectly suggested that government doesn't need to pay for tax cuts. There is a clear consensus among economists across the political spectrum that tax cuts don't pay for themselves, and that letting tax cuts swell deficits is, in a Bush adviser's words, "just future taxes." Rep. Boehner also suggested Social Security is unsustainable, and Gov. Mitch Daniels (R-IN) agreed on Fox News Sunday. In fact, Social Security is solvent through 2037, and the shortfall thereafter is fairly small. Elsewhere, Tony Perkins told Face the Nation viewers that the Prop. 8 decision ignored the impact of no-fault divorce laws on marriage, when in fact the ruling specifically addressed the subject.
May 26, 2010 3:28 pm ET filed under Blog
Perkins: Repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Risks Millions Of Lives "For The Sake Of The Minute Sexual Fringe"
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Traditional Values Coalition Claims Obama Wants Kids "Trapped" And "Indoctrinated" By "Drag Queens"
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Family Research Council Spreads Homophobic Falsehoods In Misleading Email
On January 6, 2010, Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council sent an email to supporters that falsely claimed the Employee Non-Discrimination Act "would require every employer in America to open every position to homosexuals... and 'transgenders'" including "Christian owned businesses and potentially Christian ministries." In reality, the bill simply prevents unlawful discrimination, and even exempts small businesses and religious organizations.
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Serena Rudge tells us about the essential item that she won't forget to pack for her holidays this summer. And neither should we! Read on for more info...
Although it might be hard to tell by looking out of the window, we are now officially in summer, and, as all good girls know, we should adjust our makeup bags as well as our wardrobes to the season ahead. Summer hopefully means holidays, sun, beaches and tans, and with all the fun on offer, who wants to spend too much time on their makeup? Fresh faced and natural is where it's at, and besides, no one wants to cover up their glowing tan with foundation.
Originally sold in Asia, where it contained whitening properties, Western cosmetics markets caught on last year and began to sell it worldwide, although thankfully without the skin-whitening agents. Instead, the BB Creams that you'll find in Boots or Superdrug should conceal imperfections, even out your skin tone, moisturise, and give your face a natural glow.
Most brands now sell BB Cream, so you'll be able to find some to suit any budget. Boots 17 is one of the cheaper options on the market at £6.99, and although it doesn't provide as much coverage as some of the more expensive options, it's a good choice if you're strapped for cash. Maybelline is another bargain at £7.99, and offers a wider range of colour. L'Oreal and Garnier both sell theirs for £9.99, still reasonably priced at under a tenner.
Both brands claims to provide 24hr hydration, and feel light on the skin, and Garnier also has one for oily/combination skin. No7 has created formulae for oily, dry, and very dry skin; at £12.95 it isn't going to drain your bank account, so if you feel like splashing out a little then this would be perfect, since you can tailor it to your skin type.
Of course, if you want to spend more there are always high-end brand looking to rob your of your hard-earned cash. Clinique, Dr Jart, and Origins all come in at over £20, and whilst you get what you pay for, the Garnier and L'Oreal versions are more than adequate on a student budget.
Got a job for the summer? BB Cream's multi-tasking properties mean your morning makeup routine will be shorter. Or, if you're going to one, take it to a festival, and slim down your makeup bag. Whatever your summer plans, make sure BB Cream is included!


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Star Wars Magazine UK 8 was the 8th issue of the Star Wars: The Official Magazine, covering June and July 1997 and containing 66 pages.
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- Feel the Force
The latest Star Wars news and another "prequels update" with Lucasfilm's Rick McCallum.
- The Legend Continues
We quiz ILM's top people over The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi Special Editions.
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In a horrifying tale of alleged child abuse, police in Las Vegas say that 7-year-old Roderick "R.J." Arrington Jr. was beaten to death by his parents after failing to read the Bible or do his homework.
His mother, 27-year-old Dina Palmer, and stepfather, Markiece Palmer, 34, who — as if this story could get any worse — reportedly called a pastor before an ambulance when they realized how seriously they'd harmed the child, are charged with his murder. From the Huffington Post:
According to KLAS, the arrest report detailed "open abrasions on [Arrington's] buttocks, severe bruising to his thighs, marks and bruises on his back and shoulders and evidence of previous beatings."
Markiece Palmer stated the second grade student was spanked on Nov. 27 because he had lied about reading the Bible; he said the boy was also spanked the following day for not finishing his homework, according to police.
Police claim the boy's stepfather beat him with a spatula, belt and possibly a wooden paddle. Dina Palmer allegedly struck her son on his buttocks with both a belt and her hand.
The couple reportedly called a pastor before dialing 911. KSNV writes, "Pastor Kenneth Hollingsworth says he's as shocked as anyone that Markiece Palmer chose to call him before first-responders."
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05 November 2007
Intelligent Toys 4 (Sutemos019)
hiddenplace music newsflash: for those of you not on the Sutemos email list, the 4th part of their frequently brilliant all-star idm compilation series was just released. clocking in at 2,5 hours play time, and featuring such favourite artists as Sabi, Esem, Sense, IJO, Machine Drum, and Sleepy Town Manufacture, this compilation is a must-listen. "It's listening time now."
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Weekend Projects That Boost Your Home's Value
Posted by Office Staff on Saturday, September 21st, 2013 at 2:52pm.
Contrary to popular opinion, if you're looking to improve the value of your home, all you need is a couple days off and some elbow grease.
You don't have to empty your savings on a new kitchen, an extra room, or an added car spot for your garage in order to bump up your home's overall value. Sometimes, the little things can make the biggest difference. Here are some ways you can take you home to the next level on a budget:
- Clean, clean, clean
It's not glamorous, but getting your home to sparkle takes only some patience and free time. If your home is considerably cluttered, consider renting out a storage unit for your extra belongings. Or, host a garage sale – you'll be ridding yourself of stuff you don't need, and netting yourself some spending money in the process. But no matter what you do, the end result will impress anyone.
- Put a new finish on all things wooden
Over time, wood tends to get scratched and worn, and most people assume that this is the time to completely replace it. But no need – pick up some wood finish at your local hardware store, make sure you sand the surface effectively, and before long it will look better than brand new. Keep in mind that it isn't the same process as simply painting something, however. Simple step-by-step guides online can be used to make the short process as easy as possible for you.
- Lighting is important
When you want people to see your home, make sure they can see well. Replacing old or damaged light bulbs is a great way to make your home brighter, especially if you're upgrading from those dull, fluorescent bulbs. Not to mention, the light bulbs that are designed to save energy are still affordable, so you'll be saving money on both ends.
- Make the garage an extra room
Not really – but sprucing up and cleaning out your garage of clutter and dust can give your home the illusion of having much more space that it actually does. If you need to, ask a friend or neighbor to lend you their driveway to store your car for the day – this way, you'll be able to work with all the space the garage has without a car getting in the way. A sparkling clean garage can make a world of difference when you show your home, so use this to your advantage and break out the broom and dustpan.


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Reddit has been shaken up by Gawker's expose of Texas programmer, Michael Brutsch, also known as a mean-spirited troll Violentacrez on the sprawling internet community site.
Brutsch was outed by Gawker writer Adrian Chen. He was a powerful member of the Reddit community who had a knack for creating popular discussions. But he also posted a lot of pictures of under-age girls in provocative poses in a sub-Reddit called Jailbait. He also engaged in a lot of race baiting and Gawker dubbed him Reddit's "most powerful creep." That put Reddit in a tough spot. It didn't condone the outing of a member who posted under the protection of anonymity, but it also couldn't deny that Violentacrez actions were reprehensible and looked quite unsavory given Violentacrez close relationships with Reddit community managers.
Yishan Wong (pictured), chief executive of Reddit, reportedly wrote an internal memo that Chen got a hold of and published. He allegedly wrote, "We stand for free speech. This means we are not going to ban distasteful subreddits. We will not ban legal content even if we find it odious or if we personally condemn it. Not because that's the law in the United States – because as many people have pointed out, privately-owned forums are under no obligation to uphold it – but because we believe in that ideal independently, and that's what we want to promote on our platform. We are clarifying that now because in the past it wasn't clear, and (to be honest) in the past we were not completely independent and there were other pressures acting on reddit. Now it's just reddit, and we serve the community, we serve the ideals of free speech, and we hope to ultimately be a universal platform for human discourse (cat pictures are a form of discourse)."
Wong also said it was wrong for Reddit community moderators to respond to the story by banning Gawker links, which was another form of censorship. Reddit did not want to condone "doxxing" of one of its members, or exposing the person's identity.
"Let's be honest," Wong said. "This ban on links from the Gawker network is not making Reddit look so good."
He also noted that the ban was ineffective and it would only serve to add more fuel to the controversy.
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|The Victoria & Albert Museum
This short, jazzy dancing dress is alive with orange silk velvet. It features a straight-cut, low-waisted, low-cut, sleeveless bodice and a skirt comprised of two rows of tapering pointed knee-length streamers, each attached to the bodice via decorative stitching: the topmost is of orange velvet stitched in beige, the lower of peach velvet stitched in pink.
Each streamer is edged with fringe of gold beads and lined in a brilliant yellow silk. A narrow sash in orange is lined with peach velvet to match the lower set of streamers.
The height of Jazz-Age chic, this gown was made in France circa 1925 by the designer Voisin and was worn by Miss Emilie Grigsby (1876-1964), a wealthy American who came to England from New York.
Grigsby established a salon and was considered to be one of the great international beauties. Her ghostly pale, almost transparent, skin and golden hair were as much admired as her avant-garde style.
This dress, part of the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, perfectly reflects the spirit of mid-1920s fashion when a woman's gown was an extension of the dances she loved and her spirit of freedom.


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Welcome to Sewing Connection, Pakenham,
Sewing Connection is one of Melbourne,Victoria and Australia's longest established patchwork and sewing machine shops specializing in Bernina and Brother sewing machines and overlockers.
Located South East of Melbourne
along the Monash freeway it is an easy 55ks from the CBD and can be found nestled in the Australia Post Arcade on Main Street, Pakenham
Here you will find a treasure trove of sewing goodies. Say "Hi" to Sue, Sandy, or any of their staff when you call in; they'll be happy to welcome you and have a chat
Established in 1987, Sewing Connection
has a wide variety of fabrics, notions, books, patterns for both patchwork and dressmaking, laces, ribbons and the biggest range of haberdashery in Pakenham.
If you are looking for a sewing machine then look no further. Expert advice is always available and if your machine needs servicing our fully trained mechanic looks after all brands.
Knowledge is the key
to our business and sharing information through our many classes and clubs is high on our priority list.
Our teachers are leading local crafts women who are enthusiastic about passing on the knowledge in fun filled workshops.
Each year we invite some of Australia's master teachers to run weekend workshops.
Our regular classes suit both novice and advanced sewers.
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Bamboo flooring is more affordable than traditional hardwoods. It can be installed on various types of sub-floors such as cement, wood, tiles, and plywood. Bamboo flooring is easy to maintain and clean. It is ideal for allergy sufferers as it does not promote dust. Because bamboo is a giant grass it is retardant to termites: termites eat wood.
Bamboo flooring is a versatile product and can be installed in most rooms. It is not recommended for wet areas such as bathrooms and laundries. Extended exposure to water may cause the flooring to warp.
Kingswell flooring recommends you sweep or vacuum your bamboo floor or use a damp mop to remove dirt and grit. Do not clean with soap, oil, wax, acid ammonia or any other caustic solvents or abrasive cleaners. Use mats in doorways to collect dirt and sand, and place pads under chair legs and furniture. Ensure any spills are cleaned up immediately.
Solid strand-woven is the hardest bamboo on the market. But traditional solid bamboo floors with horizontal and vertical structures are cheaper compared to strand-woven bamboo floors. Solid strand-woven bamboo is compressed, which means it is much harder than traditional horizontal and vertical structure solid bamboo. Average Janka hardness is 14-15 for strand-woven bamboo, and 8-9 for solid horizontal or vertical bamboo.
On recent years, 90% of the bamboo floors on the market are strand-woven bamboo, which is more durable and popular.
There are some cheaper bamboo floors with 10mm or 12mm thickness on the market. However, 14mm thick boards have a more solid feeling after installation. The floor can also be sanded a few times in the future. It is impossible to sand 10mm thick bamboo.
Most houses in Australia are bigger than those in other countries. Wider boards have fewer joints and look more beautiful in big open spaces. It is not easy to balance the bamboo width and structure reliability. Wider boards always need better technology to manufacture. We supply quality 135mm width UniClic bamboo floors, made from one whole bamboo solid 150mm block without any adhesive joints. There are a few other width bamboo flooring products on the Australian market, like 115mm, 122mm, 125mm, and 130mm. If the bamboo flooring width is more than 150mm wide, most will have structural adhesive joints between two pieces of boards. We only supply bamboo flooring made from one whole block without any joints.
All the bamboo flooring on the Australian market is manufactured and imported from China. Bamboo flooring is an adaptation of proven European timber flooring technology, but instead of using wood we substitute bamboo. In fact much of the machinery, polyurethane and glues our manufactures use are still imported from European countries. But China still has the most abundant supply of suitable bamboo.
Some clients tell us of bamboo flooring brands that are imported from Malaysia. However, unlike China, Malaysia has no sustainable Moso bamboo forests. The original bamboo blocks must still be imported from China. We have never heard of any bamboo flooring that is made in Australia.
Most strand-woven bamboo on the market has no hot melt extra surface protection. The bamboo floors with hot melt technology will last much longer. Our manufacturer's high-level research and development engineers are working harder to keep making bamboo floors better and stronger.
For many years, the UniClic® locking system has been proven the best locking system for bamboo floors. Uniclic® boards have no gap and are easy to install. Some bamboo floors on the market only tell you they are click system bamboo, but not all click systems are UniClic® patent. Some other click boards are hard to install and the gaps can become bigger after years of use. All the UniClic® flooring post-2012 must have a patented UniClic® Laser anti-counterfeit label on the side floor pack.
All licensed UniClic® bamboo is authorised by the Sweden Unilin Group. Different manufacturers have their own authorised UniClic® systems, which means only boards from the same manufacturers can be locked together.
Because the sizes and angles are different, the UniClic® bamboos from factory A can be locked with UniClic® bamboo boards from factory B. Our UniClic® size is the traditional 4-side 16mm wide locking system, which is bigger and costs more because of greater wastage. However, our installation experience tell us that the large 4-side locking system is more secure and reliable. Visit our showroom and our staff can show you how our boards can be locked together in 90 degree crossings.
It really depends on the severity of the flooding – the volume of water spilt on the floor and how long it remains there before it dries or is drained away. In minor flooding scenarios, there is often no change to the floor's appearance. However, instances of major flooding can result in the floor having to be repaired by replacing boards in the damaged areas or by sanding and polishing.
A good bamboo showroom can tell you everything about the product. An Australian locally-based business can be very important if you need to make any after sale warranty or quality claims. Every year, we have some customers who bought cheap poor quality bamboo from other sellers who have now closed down or cannot be contacted.
A professional bamboo floor supplier can supply a full range of bamboo accessories, like bamboo quarter round, bamboo reducer, bamboo T moulding and bamboo stair bullnose, which perfectly match the installed bamboo floors. It is always a risk to make a decision to purchase after just having looked at one small piece of board. Internet shopping may be cheaper, but sometimes it does have high risks compared with traditional flooring shops. An average order of bamboo flooring can cost thousands of dollars. We always recommend all customers visit the bamboo showroom before making a decision.
All our bamboo floors are made from Moso Bamboo (Also called "Mao Zhu" or "Giant Bamboo"). Lovely pandas never eat Moso Bamboo. So we do not have to worry that pandas will run out of bamboo to eat. Strand-woven bamboo flooring has become very popular as a green building product. Now we find more and more new building projects are choosing bamboo flooring. Kingswell Bamboo is proud to supply and be involved in several Australian green building projects. We encourage more and more people to choose bamboo, rather than timber flooring, as bamboo is the most sustainable resource.
Strand-woven bamboo flooring is a very new, green flooring product. It only entered the Australia market in 2005. It is a new bamboo technology. There was previously no strand-woven bamboo flooring on sale in Australia. Traditional horizontal and vertical bamboo flooring has been in Australia about 15-20 years. But they are not as popular as today's strand-woven bamboo flooring because solid horizontal and vertical bamboo is uncompressed and not as durable as strand-woven compressed bamboo. Horizontal and vertical bamboo are very similar to hardwood floors. They are still a green flooring choice, but you will see more dents on their surfaces after 3 or 4 years' use.
Bamboo flooring sold by Kingswell flooring comes with a 25-year limited manufacturer's structure warranty for residential applications.
Bamboo flooring incurs some installation off-cut and wastage. The average percentage is about 5-7%. For example, if your installation area is about 50 sqm, you need add 2.5 to 3 sqm extra. Honest suppliers of quality bamboo will only add 5-7% on total quantities. There are some bamboo floor suppliers who try to add 10%, or even 15%. That means they try to sell you more product or claim a higher rate of defective bamboo. Sometimes, by trying to save $1 or $2 per square meter, you can end up paying more in the total flooring cost. We only add 5-7% for wastage and off-cut and keep your costs reasonable.
Good flooring installers are very important. Bamboo is different from timber flooring. Our qualified bamboo installers have many years experience in bamboo flooring installation. They only generate about 5% wastage on the average house and save you money. Cheaper mobile floor contractors cannot offer reliable installation guarantees after the bamboo is laid and you have paid. You never know where you can find them if there is any problem in the future.


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Burn Notice fans, you've been warned: Michael Westen (Jeffrey Donovan) is about to come undone.
But can you blame the guy? Michael was last seen watching the love of his life, Fiona (Gabrielle Anwar), turn herself in to the police for murder and there was nothing he could do to stop her.
Exclusive: Burn Notice beams up Star Trek's Faran Tahir for ruthless role
The new season picks up immediately after Fiona's game-changing move — and right as the weight of her actions begin to take a toll on Michael. In this exclusive sneak peek from the season premiere (June 14 at 9/8c on USA), Sam (Bruce Campbell) tries his best to talk Michael off the ledge.
"Did it ever occur to you that maybe she was right?" Sam tells him. "You were losing yourself, Mike. You were selling out everything you ever fought for!"
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Episode Number: 949
Episode Guest: Josh Zepps
Original Airdate: April 19, 2017
Episode Sponsors: Upside, ZipRecruiter, Onnit, Caveman Coffee
Guest Bio: Josh Zepps is the host of #WeThePeople LIVE available on iTunes and at WTPlive.com.
Topics Discussed: Bill O'Reilly fired from Fox News; Bill O'Reilly on religion; talk about space and how fast it moves; Bill O'Reilly is pandering and manipulative; Joe says you're not intelligent if you believe the stories in the bible; compartmentalizing logic; intelligent people who believe in religion; Dead Sea Scrolls; Old Testament; New Testament; no one knows whether Jesus was real or not; religion isn't a 50/50 shot about whether it exists; problems with translations and translations of the bible; 72 virgins; more talk about Bill O'Reilly; memories are unreliable; skepticism about sexual assault accusations; Tucker Carlson; Bill O'Reilly won't go away quietly; talk about Trump; Colin Powell talking about Bill Clinton fucking bimbos; Trump "grabbing pussy" talk; political correctness; Trump has shown you can be president and lie; Trump isn't a politician and people like that about him; dictators and dictatorships; surrogate mothers changing their minds; in Australia it's illegal to pay a surrogate mother to carry a baby for you; Australia talk; New Zealand talk; Tonga people; people are fatter now; The Case Against Sugar book; high sugar diets make people larger; cows are fed Skittles; more talk about Australia; Joe's scared of the animals and insects in Australia; convicts in Australia; (1:00:00) invasive species in New Zealand; people hunt cats in Australia; Tasmanian tiger; Australian accent; more accents talk; Canada talk; Joe would live in Canada or Australia if he had to leave the US; Josh doesn't like overcast weather; talk about European elections; France leaving the EU; terrorist attacks in Europe and immigration; Alex Jones is a performance artist; Joe got Alex drunk and high on his podcast and it's being used against him; Joe talks about Eddie Bravo's ridiculous conspiracy theory beliefs; irrational thinking could be contagious; biased journalism; the link between hippies and the alt-right; Rachel Dolezal says race is a social construct; transgender student on track team; Fallon Fox; biological differences between men and women; gender pronouns; Buck Angel; why are people mad that there are gay or transgender people; political correctness going too far; people like to tell others what to do and say; Trump isn't religious; Trump's favorite part of the bible; religious voters; people who would have been happy with Ted Cruz as president; Joe thinks Ted Cruz is gay; Ted Haggard; why do some gay people lisp and have feminine affectations; behavioral tropes; people vary; happiness; exercising; why Joe feels the need to exercise; Joe talks about confronting a parent about his aggressive child; parents defending their kids; boys and aggressive tendencies; gender essentialism; kids and medication; a teacher told Joe he wouldn't amount to anything; public school teachers; accents; feeling empathy towards uneducated people; the inclination to lean left or right; kids might do the opposite of what you teach them; Gandhi's sex life; Mother Teresa; charitable organizations; effective altruism; Clinton Foundation and speaking fees; Hillary's paid speaking gigs were loopholes for bribery; Snopes co-founder married a hooker; Trump says CNN is fake news; Julian Assange says DNC staffer was murdered; WikiLeaks' Russian ties; Julian Assange and Pamela Anderson; (2:00:00) Joe talks about Pamela Anderson; Peter Thiel wants to inject himself with the blood of the young; Peter Thiel's war on Gawker; abortion talk; Richard Dawkins stroke; more debate about the right to have an abortion; the morning after pill; late-term abortions; men making rules about abortion; people who think you can't talk about something based on your gender/race/sexual orientation; more debate about abortion; should a male have the right to determine whether a woman can have an abortion; trying to understand where people are coming from; Josh thinks abortion should be legal up to nine months, and even after the baby is born; more talk about abortion; blastocyst; Milo Yiannopoulos, molestation, gay men, and pedophilia talk; are pedophiles born with the attraction to children; ancient cultures and pedophilia; sexual abuse victims becoming abusers; laws for ages of sexual consent; Joe says police are glorified revenue collectors; Josh thinks America doesn't feel that free; what would happen to North Korea if they suddenly had freedom; Devil's Playground documentary; Rumspringa; Josh says Russia is full of conformist people; Josh thinks America is exciting; Trump admires Putin; talk about Trump and Russia; Trump doesn't know the difference between Kim Jong-Il and Kim Jong-Un; Trump doesn't like learning things or reading; Trump gave the military the option to do what's right, didn't authorize MOAB bomb drop; military-industrial complex; being president is a preposterous idea; Trump's strike on Syria; ISIS and Assad; would America be better off if it stayed out of the Middle East; Josh wants to go to North Korea; Henry Rollins went to North Korea; Henry Rollins was on Ritalin as a child; how Adderall affects different people; what will happen to people who drive trucks when self-driving trucks are on the roads; universal basic income; people need a purpose; welfare; supporting companies who make artisanal products; what would happen to North Korea if the dictatorship was removed; happiness and your perception of life; behavior patterns.
My Thoughts: Politics, religion, terrorism, gender issues, exercising, education, war, abortion, pedophilia, politics, and war. Nothing new here.
Podcast Video: Below is a video of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast episode #949 available for streaming via YouTube.
Podcast Audio: Audio for this episode of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast is available through iTunes, Stitcher, or you can download the MP3 directly to add it to the audio player of your choice.