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Miss Topaz™ Barbie® Doll
Designed by: Bill Greening
Release Date: 6/1/2007
Product Code: L7583
The tantalizing topaz, a deep golden yellow, is November's birthstone. Equally lovely is Miss Topaz™ Barbie® doll, paying tribute to the glorious gem in faux topaz jewelry, a sassy lace dress, matching bolero jacket and heels, all in the enchanting champagne hue. Even the precious puppy's leash and crown come in the same birthstone shade. How brilliantly beautiful!
For ages 6 and over.
Production doll may vary from the photo shown above. Mattel reserves the right to modify the fashion/fabrics, sculpt, hair color/style, and accessories. Doll cannot stand alone as shown.
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Soft, marled cotton blend henley tee with a slouchy, boyfriend fit. Button front opening at chest. Casual, cool, and extremely versatile.
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Measurements for Small:Bust: 42 in = 106 3/4 cm
Length: 27 1/4 in = 69 1/4 cm
Sleeve Length: 3 3/4 in = 9 1/2 cm
Rated 4.4 out of 5Â by 49 reviewers.
Rated 4 out of 5Â by SarahDinh Loose & Fitting I'm 5 foot 4 inches, weighing about 105, & I decided to get the blue & grey in an XS because all of the other reviews said it runs large. It does but not in a bad way. I really do think that after the first wash & dry, it does shrink slightly, but not significantly enough to be a completely smaller size, meaning it will still be loose either way. It's meant to look lazy & I like the way it looks, so I'm thinking about getting more. If your curious about the material, it is thin but not thin enough to see through. The pictures I've taken are after I've washed & dried them, and as you can see the blue color is not as stone-wash colored as it is in the picture. The grey looks exactly like the picture, however, & they both fit the same. 1.15.2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by fplaurentoronto Perfect comfy Tee I got this in washed black finally after coveting it for months. I love it! Its so comfortable and flattering. The buttons give it a tom-boy effect. The only real complaint I have is that I don't think it is super reasonably priced, as it is such a simple tee... but that being said, I'm very glad that I gritted my teeth and bought myself one. Another thing worth noting, for those of you thinking of buying the black option, the seams are in a grey thread, not pink like shown in the studio shots. I actually prefer that it not be pink, but I thought it was worth mentioning in case you happened to like that. All in all, a great and versatile tee. I love it. 1.2.2014
Rated 5 out of 5Â by ThePetiteFittingRoom Love This Tee! I love the neutral oatmeal shade. I think it is too sheer for a regular bra, so I pair it with a bralette (I am wearing an xs FP burnout bralette in black). It fits loose...but that is what I expect with the name "ex boyfriend" tee. Here are the approximate measurements (in inches) that I took of the tee in a size xs: width at shoulders - 16 bust - 18.5 sleeve circumference - 15 length at center back - 25 length at center front - 20.5 Material is 90% polyester / 10% cotton I am between 97-100 lbs. My basic measurements are: 31-24.5-31. 5.24.2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Sdr206 Button down T shirt Incredible. And incredibly sexy. 34a bust, 27/28 waist and the xs drapes beautifully. The purple is incredibly versatile; goes well w/ grey and blue trousers. Effortlessly cool. Thrilled. 11.6.2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by kate_mcilroy Love this shirt Although it's a little pricey, I love this shirt. It's super soft and fits really nicely. I ordered the small and am 5'7 140lbs, and it's still a nice loose fit. 5.28.2013
Rated 3 out of 5Â by nansu Fantastic idea, could use some improvements. Love the idea of this top. Button-down tee shirt, how fabulous is that? However, the fabric is a little cheap and tacky feeling; it would be more flattering if it were an inch or two longer (I'm 5 foot 5 for reference). And the droopy rolled pocket over the bust isn't the best look for most women (The roll looks sloppy and it makes one look a little lopsided.. However, I will still wear it, as I love the overall idea and it fills a gap in my wardrobe. Let's hope they improve this shirt for next season with a better fabric and more finished seams. 3.29.2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by ha2012 perfect This is the comfiest everyday tee. I got the white, which has bright pink stitching on the inside on the seams which is a cute touch but not too noticeable from the outside. Fits true to size- would highly recommend it! 1.3.2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by nativfloridian Comfy This tee, along with 1 other Tee was my first purchase from Free People. I didn't know what to expect as I am not familiar with their sizing. I ordered the dark blue top in Sz Large. It fits very large. I normally wear a large or Xlarge in tops. The fit is so large the underarm area really shows my underarms without even trying. In the blue, it is extremely oversized (I'm sure it is meant to be roomy), but too roomy for me. Just looks sloppy in my opinion it is so oversized. I am though returning it for a size medium. Very comfy, light-weight top for our Florida weather. Also, I was extremely pleased & shock at the speed in which I received my order. Very nice! 9.4.2012
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All-new Soul? It looks very much like the old one to me.
And well it might. Kia has decided that if it ain't broke, there's no use in pointlessly redesigning it. So the Soul's high-riding stance, square shoulders, large areas of glass and tail-lights up near the roof are all familiar - yet absolutely none of the body panels from the old car are carried over.
It's also got a shiny new interior, into which you can cram such highfalutin goodies as an eight-inch navigation system, cruise control, leather and various assistance features for the more cautious driver.


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Once again, Mermista gets my vote.
She-Ravers want to know who is NOW the drop dead most requested characters in POP on He-Man.org. Who is the next Frosta, Catra, Scorpia or Mermista? This will be like those "Sum all ______" threads. If your choice is new, start from 1.
Who will come out with the most votes? Will Mermista retain her title as Idol Champ? Will Glimmer or Scorpia be the champ this time? Madame Razz? Or will someone new be the next Idol?Adora, She-Ra, Bow, Filmation Swift Wind, Catra, Bubble Power She-Ra, Starla, Jewelstar, Tallstar, Glorybird, Frosta and Netossa are all exempt since we know they are coming or have already been made. You can however, vote for their variants or alternate costumes. This thread is to see who are the most popular and who we aren't too crazy about.
This is for characters who haven't been announced.
Filmation characters and Golden Book characters are now on the table upon acquiring the Filmation Rights! Watch out! Scorpia is coming!
Here are the other current Idol threads:
NA Idol 4
Beast Idol 2
The Rules: Remember, you can only vote for one character. If you miss reading this and choose multiple characters, I'll just chose the first character written. You can also change your vote over time...let me know.
I'll tally up the votes on each new page, so if you want to see who's winning, go to the last page. If I've missed someone or if I've missed anyone voting twice, let me know.
The character with the most votes wins, regardless if their figure is revealed or not.
POP Idol 1 Winner: FROSTA (She got a figure!)
POP Idol 2 Winner: FROSTA (She got a figure!)
POP Idol 3 Winner: FROSTA (She got a figure!)
POP Idol 4 Winner: MERMISTA
POP Idol 5 Winner: SCORPIA
Like the other current Idol threads, this ends when we learn of a new POP character in Classics.
I'll go first:
Castaspella +1
The Blonde Teela Thread
The Cloak and Dagger Evil-Lyn Thread
Sagitar (Jetlag) Horde Wraiths Azdar Belzar Chazdar Cloak and Dagger Evil-Lyn 200X Teenage Prince Adam 200X Teenage Teela 200X Sorceress General Rattlor (MYP) 200X King Randor and Queen Marlena 200X Battle Armor King Randor and Battle Armor Queen Marlena Ice Armor He-Man WMD Roboto
Once again, Mermista gets my vote.
"Oh Lord, Bless this M&M... and the mighty cockroach I slain in battle to get it." - Al Bundy
Glimmer!. It's insane that she's not been done yet she's the Man-at-Arms of POP and there's really no justification for her not been done this far into the line.
Queen Angella!
Its a really tough vote for me, but Im going to vote for Angella. She doesn´t get enough love and I think she has the potential to look pretty awesome in Classics.
Mermista, please.
I'll go with Castaspella.
My seller/trader/buyer feedback:
MOTUC Most Wanted: 1) Stridor 2) Night Stalker 3) Roton 4) Karg 5) Lodar 6) Mask of Power Demons 7) Talon Fighter 8) Road Ripper 9) Lord Masque 10) Snake Mountain 11) Vintage Fright Zone 12) Dragon Walker
After Netossa is announced... of course Spinnerella!
Yesterday when Netossa was announced i thought NO !!!! this should be Glimmer.
It´s nice that we get Netossa and in the original line Netossa got Peekablues buck/outfit it´s most likley we get Peekablue rather sooner than later anyway my vote this time goes to
She is one of the leader of the Great Rebellion!
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Mermista for me.
Supporter of All Eras! Including "Son of He-Man"!
As much as I desperately want a figure of Scorpia...I'm voting for Angella.
Top wants: 3 main Twiggets, Red Knight, Granita, Hunga the Harpy, Dylamug, Vultak, Enchantress, Kothos, General Tataran, Evil Seed (Filmation), Masque, Sybiline (pack-in Gorgon), Melaktha, Despara, toy Catra, Master Sebrian, Andros, Sorceress NA comic, Kex Queen, Lodar, Green trap Jaw, Pink tri-Klops, pale monkey feet Stratos, Orange Ram man, Pale Man e Faces
Mermista is my choice!
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-Weaponstronic, Tuskador, Kayo, Lizorr, Staghorn, Hoove
Top Ten MOTUC wants: Sagitar, Great Black Wizard, Fang-or, Dragstor, Skeletor's Skeleton Warriors, Despara, Odiphus, Illumina w/Sleetah, Lady Slither, Tuvar & Baddrah 2-pack
I'll go with Glimmer as well. It's high time the PoP trio of leaders was completed...and that is coming from someone who has consistently voted for Mermista.
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PoP Variants are part of the vintage line, too! Starburst She-Ra, Shower Power Catra, and Scratchin' Sound Catra for 2015!!!
We need to complete the core team (Adora/She-Ra, Bow, Glimmer) and maybe that will draw more excitement for the rest.
Funny Fan Fic: Meet the Rea-Por! (Heroic & Villainous Deaths) & The Mighty Spector's FIRST EVER FAN-FIC
& not so funny Fan Fic: War of Attrition
Trade feedback & WANTED: Bow/SLL style boots!
Honorable mention to Sea Hawk
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A short story of monsters and magic!
Now that my typical vote is coming (yay netossa!), I have to go with:
Photog is here! thank you, Mattel!
Now how about some mini-comics love (like Lodar, Geldor, Dakon......)? And Mermista?
I'm a Glimmer Man! (not the Seagal movie)
(add one vote for Glimmer...)
FINALLY!! GLIMMER IS IN MY SHELF!! Now I need a Crita!! Crita is to Mara what Evil Lyn is to Teela. If we ARE getting Mara, then we NEED Crita.


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After a recent discussion with the Editor about the best combination of performance in and dollars out, we decided to go to the source to find out what the GM powertrain engineers would do if they were in our shoes: big power and torque ambitions and a very skinny wallet.
Since 1997, GM has produced the LS1, LS2, LS3, LS4, LS6, LS7, LS9 and LSA engines for Chevrolet and GMC pickup truck, van and SUV applications, SST, Hummer, Cadillac CTS, CTS-V and Escalade, Pontiac GTO and G8, and Corvette applications, and nine different variations in Gen III and Gen IV configurations. This presents the enthusiast builder with a huge array of options and choices using stock factory parts.
We sat down with Dean Guard, chief engineer for all of GM's powertrain small-block engine programs, and his right-hand man, Mark Damico, to talk about what's currently available in the way of LS small-blocks in America's wrecking yards and want ads, which parts go best with other parts, and how to build lots of power, torque and reliability with stock GM parts.
SC: If you were building an LS small-block for street performance use, where would you start?
MD: The '01 and later LQ4 truck engine with aluminum heads gives you 360 hp and six-liters of displacement, with an iron cylinder block. The cylinder heads and the ports are the same as those on the LS6 engine, but the LQ4 has bigger combustion chambers, about 71cc. Stock compression was 9.4:1. If you pick up the LQ9 piston, which is a flat-top piston, you can get back to 10:1 compression. Or, you can just look for an LQ9 engine, which is rare because it was built for the Cadillac Escalade, but we built hundreds of thousands of LQ4 engines for the trucks, so they're easier to find. If you use the piston and rod assembly from the LQ9, which has floating pins, you get the compression, and the 400 hp.
SC: Is there a thinner production head gasket that you could use to get even higher compression without compromise?
MD: We've avoided it because you can get into pushrod problems. We went to a multi-layer steel gasket in 2001. When we set up the engine, we designed it for the graphoil gasket, which was 1.33 millimeters compressed. Multi-later steel gaskets can go down to 0.7 millimeters.
SC: So, you'd recommend the iron-block truck engine for long-term durability?
MD: Unless you really need the lighter weight of the aluminum version to take weight off the nose of the car. The 6.0-liter LS2 and L76 aluminum engine (SSR, Trailblazer, CTS, and Corvette) or the 7-liter aluminum engine is about 100 pounds lighter, but it will be a lot more expensive and harder to find. If you're going to build an engine from the 6.0 or 6.2 truck engine, you should look into the '07-and-later cylinder heads. They have bigger ports, larger valves, and more airflow, and they bolt right on.
SC: Every one of the LS engines since 1999 has come with electronic fuel injection, catalysts, oxygen sensors, black boxes, and so on. Would you recommend buying all of the electronic components along with an engine package, or going to the aftermarket?
DG: You'd have to have the oxygen sensors, for sure, or run an open loop, where the engine will run rich all the time. For most applications, all you really want is the right fuel and the right spark and everything else is not important to what you're doing. There are a lot of decent set-point controllers out there, but the problem is, you have to buy it, and you have to do the work. You have to have the resources to where you can sweep the spark and sweep the fuel and determine how rich you want to be, with how much spark. One of the things you have to watch out for is that we changed from 24X to 58X when we changed from Gen III to Gen IV, which means the crankshaft position sensors used to read 24 times per engine revolution on the earlier engines but Gen IV engines read 58 times per revolution, once every six degrees.


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Today, Carl Casanova's sister is probably regretting trading her '68 Camaro for his '71 El Camino. But fate plays strange games with us, and Carl eagerly took the keys to the first-gen ponycar with all the zeal a typical high school junior would. At the time the Camaro was fairly stock, with a 2bbl-choked 327 and Powerglide trans for motivation, rolling on 14-inch American Racing wheels. Carl and the Camaro would have numerous adventures through high school and college.
By the time he finished his education and job training, Carl had a new wife, a new career, and a new car that relegated the '68 to the garage where it languished for several years. One day Carl's passion for the F-body returned, and with 384,000 miles on the clock, he knew it needed a full rebuild. His wife Kris really questioned his sanity after seeing the disassembled Camaro in the garage, thinking it would never run again. This was back in 1998 and 1999.
By 2002 the '68 was back on the street, and a chance encounter led Carl to a track day at Buttonwillow Raceway. After a few laps out on the course with David Pozzi (our test driver Mary Pozzi's husband), Carl was hooked on corner carving so the Camaro went back into the garage for renovations. Being able to cruise on weekends was a must, but so was being able to hit the track and have some twisty-turny fun. Since Hotchkis was hosting the event, Carl called that company for one of its full TVS suspension systems.
The Hotchkis TVS kit isn't just a package of parts from its individual lineup. Each part is matched to provide the best handling possible and provide a track-ready suspension that is also friendly for everyday street driving. Fully equipped, along with some other mechanical upgrades, Carl can enjoy the Camaro at the track and cruising up and down the Pacific Coast Highway with his family on the weekends.
Driver's Impression-On the Autocross Course
This red coupe was heavily powered with a Magnuson-charged LS1 backed by six forward gears, all resting on tried and true on the OEM front subframe and Hotchkis TVS coils, sway bars, shocks, companion rear leaf springs, and tubular control arms. As with all first-gen Camaros, it's difficult to stuff anything wider than 275s inside that stock wheelwell, and this car was noexception.
With the raging onset of the supercharger, it can be hell in a hurry without a deft right foot. The Magnuson comes on fast and plants you in the seat. You'd better be in a straight line or nearly so as turning ain't gonna happen. I paid close attention here and really tried to keep unwanted supercharger action to a minimum. While fun and all that, having the car scoot out from underneath you can be a bit unsettling in the middle of a slalom
Even with a limited contact patch, off the line this Hotchkis-equipped Camaro was able to hook up and get itself hustled down to the initial slalom. Keeping the supercharger quietly waiting in the wings, I softly worked my four-cone slalom and transitioned across the first changeover to the sweeper. Having to brake here, I was in for a huge surprise as these stoppers had absolutely no shades of gray. It's black or white, brakes being locked or nearly so, or off completely, but after my initial foray into flat-spot territory, I figured out that a very soft pedal application would slow this car. For me, I like to see brakes that offer more stopping power the harder I step down in a linear process. On this '68, these brakes appeared extremely touchy and unpredictable, which would definitely affect the overall times.
Leaving the first crossover, I let the supercharger kick things up a few notches and allowed this red car to fly. Man, this Camaro can move, and I was very impressed by the lateral grip offered by those sticky Nitto NT05s. Transitioning back across the course had me in Third gear (I peeked and saw 78 mph) before I braked for the end. Braking here got me more tire smoke, but got it done; the car slowed, we turned left, and hauled the mail back down the right side.
Feedback was excellent and the car responded to steering and throttle very nicely. In the transitional sweepers, I really liked the way I turned in and attacked each apex and then held my driving line. There was no dreaded wandering or steering delay, and each corner was as predictable as the one before it. Driving was made easy, and I was able to keep my eyes up and looking ahead with my hands following the eyes and the car following the hands. Working down the lane change before the finish, I found the Camaro staying very balanced and underneath me.
The Hotchkis-equipped Camaro has a huge traction threshold and it takes a lot to get it to a pissed-off state. This is a system I'd recommend for anyone that enjoys more spirited driving on the street or at the track as it offers a very predictable and compliant ride, yet won't break the bank.-Mary Pozzi


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This glides through snow easily with Custom Commander Neyo controlling the speeder.
My Mini Star Destroyer. I hope you like it :)
My precious cargo will be safe in here.
It will be warm and cosy in here.
The droid hasn't noticed my tractor beam.
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Crush S.O.D and fight them to bring peace back to the Lego society.
Holds 4 weponds, has 4 new blasters. Holds 1 person and a dorid. Has a shield and rocket blasters
A few pictures I made for your Flare Miniseries. If you want anything different, let me know because I'd be happy to change anything. Also they might get cropped weird but I'll fix it does.
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Carrys 2 people
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So exited to finally join the SWRP on the side of sod I will show you my guy tomorrow so exited
What were th sw gallery dark ages? Who were the best creators that left? What was it like before SWRP and wars?
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What began as a three-way staffer shootout quickly changed directions after an editorial powwow. While other outcomes aren't impossible, let's face it, cubic inches usually win these deals. And if they don't, you can expect the small mills to be a bit on the rowdy side. That said, instead of trying to outdo one another with simple peak horsepower numbers, we realized we could provide more relevant information by instead showcasing three very different examples of small-block builds. How different, you ask? Let's just say each motor has its own choice of compression, type of camshaft, and intended use.
Case in point, the FNG, Haggai, wrenched over a 327 that pumped out 391 hp and 382 lb-ft. It may not sound like much, but for someone looking for an affordable powerplant for their cruiser, this is a pretty good avenue to take. Then again, can you say mid 12s in a street car with stickies? When it came to the 355, Nelson took the more aggressive approach with his 11.5:1 compression, solid-roller-packing mouse, and belted out 539 hp at 6,500 and 481 lb-ft at 5,200 rpm. Street motor? Could be, but it's on the lopey side and even he'll tell you that his emphasis was to build something more for the 'strip. As for the 383, it was pretty tame compared to some of our builds in the past; however, it still generated 491 hp and 489 lb-ft and featured plenty of idle vacuum at 14 inches at just 850 rpm-yep, the perfect medium for a daily commuter.
If you're a fan of small-blocks and looking for something from a mild upgrade to a street brawler to a fairly stout street/strip piece, then one of these combinations should suit your fancy. More importantly, any one of them can be had for under $7,000. Of course, this is assuming you already have a few of these components, namely the carburetor, distributor, and wires. Nevertheless, you'll find two price lists, one where we've listed all the core parts, including the manufacturer and their respective part numbers, and the other where we provide the info that'll allow you to mimic our combinations to every last detail. Be sure to e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com and let us know which combo fits your style, and above all, whatever changes you may have preferred. -Henry D
Quick Notes
What We DidBuild three small-blocks
The Final Say
They made horsepower!
Cost (Approx)
$3,200 to $7,000


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- Anuj Sharma
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Why do we chase happiness?
If each emotion we experience is for a reason then why do we try to not to experience some of them as they are? Why there is a race for happiness out of the entire range of emotions? Is it a new phenomena or has the happiness always been sought the most? Is it a human need ?
Jan 14 2012: Happiness is not something that is out there, something that you have to find or earn. Feeling happiness is up to you only, is not directly connected to the material things that you have, your health or if you have accomplish all your goals.
For me happiness is not being "Hi" or tripping with drugs, or being with beautiful women or being rich. I find happiness inside me, even when I failure, is up to me think like this: "I'm a looser, I really work hard and a fail, I give up"
Or I can think: "Well, I try and a didn't get what I was expecting, but I can do better and tomorrow is a new day, and if I keep trying I know I will be successful"
Being wounded in life is inevitable, but suffering is optional.
Oneself is the lord of his steps, the absolute master of his way, the architect of his dreams.
If you are happy just when the world is nice with you, so you not are in control of your life. This is my opinion of what is happiness.
Happiness is necessary to enjoy living life.
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Jan 15 2012: "Being wounded in life is inevitable, but ...suffering is optional." Thanx David :)Jan 17 2012: Cheers David!Jan 22 2012: Why do we chase happiness? Seratonin and Dopamine. We pursue what is internally biochemically rewarded and avoid the alternative. The poets and playrights have long listed the items, situations and stimuli that result in the reward but the reward itself is a consequence of internal cellular secretion.
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Jan 23 2012: Very true Michael,
Can we then say that happines is the ''high' humans get from these and other neurotransmitters and that we are always looking for opportunities and experiences that give us this high / take you higher ??
Is this why it seems that we chase happiness ??
Jan 23 2012: Sorry Mwenjew...I cannot give you thumbs up...I've maxed out for you again!
This will have to do for now............:>)
Jan 25 2012: But it was Michael's contribution ... shouldn't he get the thumb up? (In the singular, that doesn't sound very nice.)
Ah, I'll give him one.Jan 25 2012: Hi Thomas,
I gave Michael a thumb up. I also like Mwenjew's insightful questions, and wanted to let him know that...makes me happy/content:>)Jan 23 2012: agree even if sometimesthe long term result outweighs the pleasure of today. we are pleasure seeking biological entities.
Jan 23 2012: The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence? We think that by continually seeking something outside ourselves things will be better?Jan 23 2012: I agree Michael and Mwenjew, that natural chemicals in the body contribute to the feeling of happiness/contentment:>)
I am reminded of an experiment that was done with actors:
By changing the expressions on the face (smiling or frowning for example) scientists have researched the theory that changing the expressions actually facilitates change to the chemicals in the body, therefor changing our mental/physical health OR our perception of health. We all know that laughter is good medicine, and there are actually "laughing meditations" now, where people are encouraged to laugh together to improve their health:>) I LOVE IT!
What do you think/feel comes first? The change in the chemicals in the body? Or external experiences? My feeling is that we can change the chemicals in the body with our perceptions, facial expressions, etc. AND external influences/circumstances can contribute to the internal cellular secretion? What do you think?
Jan 24 2012: Colleen,
Think so too.I believe in MIND over BODY. i.e mind has objective and subjective controll of body through the conscious and subconscoius mind. I believe this is how these actors can shed a tear just at the right moment. cant do that yet.
I like the phrase, pleasure seeking biological entities.
the very fact that we are SEEKING these pleasures thrills of chemicals in our bodies i think makes us human. and just as joy would feel so good if it werent for pain, the constant quest for this pleasure is why it seems that people are chasing it.
does this explain why people do drugs like alcohol for social purposes?
Jan 24 2012: Hi again Mwenjew:>)
I agree that mind/body is very connected, and working together through the objective and subjective conscious and subconscious.
Having been a professional actor for many years, I would like to tell you how I connected with various feelings in myself. A good actor cannot simply "shed a tear" at will, in my experience. Every emotion I played as a character, I needed to connect with in myself to create the actions/reactions that were needed for the character. So, to cry for example, I needed to connect with the character with compassion/empathy, and step into that characters shoes. I had to feel what that character was feeling.
I had a great lesson for this idea, one time in particular. I was playing the role of a mother who lost her son, and the character had a very deep, long monologue. The director, who wrote the play about her own life, kept telling me that I didn't quite have the depth of feeling she would like to see. In my perception, I was going as deep as possible to imagine how it would feel if my son died. We often used videos in rehearsal as a learning tool, and sure enough, when I looked at the video, I agreed with her assessment. What I realized, is that I could not go deep enough in myself to actually feel how it would be to lose my son. I played the role successfully, and usually had the audience in tears during the monalogue, but I never was able to take myself totally to the feeling of losing my son.
I learned with the acting, that I can change my experience by changing my thoughts, feelings and perceptions of the "scene", and I took this lesson into my every day life.
Sometimes, when my personal life seemed in shambles, I went into the theater and played the role of a very happy content person, and I noticed that my life experiences changed. Sometimes my personal life would be happy and content, and I played the role of a person who was discontent...guess what happened? We CAN make choices.Jan 25 2012: Hi Colleen,
You say, Sometimes, when my personal life seemed in shambles, I went into the theater and played the role of a very happy content person, and I noticed that my life experiences changed.
Shouldnt we be doing this every moment? and does this everyday acting lead to the "effortfulness" that we were talking about earlier ?
Jan 25 2012: Mwenjew,
That's exactly my point...we CAN be doing this in every moment, and that is the lesson I brought into my everyday life.
As I said in my previous comment, we don't simply "act" the part, we feel it..."be" it on many different levels. It is not about "pretending", it is about "being". You've maybe heard of psycho-drama? It is sometimes used by psychologists to teach people how to get in touch with deeper feelings in themselves. Well, I did 10 years of phycho-drama...AND got paid and applause for it!! How cool is that? By that time in my life, I realized life was about learning, so I was diligent about learning all that I could while pursuing the acting career...it was a great experience in learning, growing, evolving in my "self". How else can someone experience how it "feels" to be a hooker (Sweet Charity) and a nun (Sound of Music) in the same summer!!! LOL:>)
I loved the exploration of all the underlying feelings in my "self", and of course, when we know our "self" better, we get to know and interact with others on many of the same levels:>)Jan 25 2012: Soooo happy right now !!!
:->Jan 13 2012: Chasing happiness, searching for happiness , the pursuit of happiness ... are poignant metaphors of the human state,
for what the searchers seek in the outside world is often that which is missing in themselves.
The most successful 'runer' in this race looks sometimes like a lost child, looking for home.
Jan 14 2012: So true..
ThanksJan 13 2012: Good questions Manuj, and very relevant in our world today.
I agree that some people try to avoid certain emotions, probably because they can be painful at times. Facing some emotions causes us to be vulnerable within ourselves, and that is not always a good feeling. However, facing all emotions, also helps us gain strength and confidence in ourselves. So, while facing all emotions can feel frightening/vulnerable at first, it is also empowering.
This TED talk might fit in nicely with this discussion:>)
Sometimes people "chase the happiness", as you insightfully say, because they don't know that happiness/contentment is something we create for ourselves in ourselves? Too many people are searching for happiness from external forces or influences, and not realizing that happiness/contentment is a way to travel, not a destination.
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Jan 13 2012: "Happiness is like a butterfly. Chase it and it will always elude you, but divert your attention to other things, and it will come and rest quietly on your shoulder."
Jan 15 2012: I don't know, chasing butterflies is pretty fun, lolJan 13 2012: I love the idea of happiness as an internal force: something to be created, not found.
Hunter Bliss
Jan 14 2012: I don't like my answer now, I like this one! Happiness isn't searched for, it's already inside of us, waiting to come out. Deep in the recesses of our mind we know what will make us happy, but maybe we chose to avoid happiness because we value other emotions more greatly.
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Every person has the capability to be happy, but it must come from within.
Jan 14 2012: I like BOTH of your answers...seems like you're exploring and growing with your discoveries...I LOVE it! Seems like you very quickly took the exploration from the outside (baggage/expectations making us happy) to the inside..."it must come from within". Good perception...in my humble opinion:>)Jan 15 2012: I agree with Colleen, both of your insights are profound and wonderful!
It is definitely within our power to create anything we want, including happiness. What I was trying to explain above, through the "human needs psych", is that once you realize that you have the power to achieve fulfillment, you realize you don't "need" happiness, but that you can have it anytime you wish. It's freeing not to have to chase those butterflies around if you don't want to, isn't it? lolJan 15 2012: Yes Amanda, it IS indeed "freeing" not to have to chase anything:>) When we realize we have the power to "create" our life with certainty, variety, significance, love & connection, growth, contribution, acceptance, satisfaction, humor, joy, bliss fulfillment, challenge, etc. etc., we reach a state of happiness/contentment, which becomes the foundation of our every day lives:>)Jan 20 2012: Super !
Anuj Sharma
Jan 14 2012: Thanks Colleen, for understanding the question in its entirety that too without my being able to phrase it correctly. And thanks for your answer, it reassures my belief that all emotions, including happiness, sadness, vulnerability etc, are essential to be experienced, identified and embraced as they come and go. None can be skipped and i should not choose to reach out or strive for few selected ones like happiness. Its like a wheel of time, the wheel of emotions(centered at me) also keeps rotating, i should not sleep over the painful ones by diverting my attention and shouldn't hold on to pleasurable ones.
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In fact, when i try to identify & observe a feeling, i see a reason behind and it begins to become normal. At times it becomes normal just by observing it as it is. Sometimes i am unable to clearly identify or define an emotion, then i feel the need to talk about it or read about it, mostly just to confuse myself further :-) ...like this one...the emotion which leads us to chase happiness...is it because of conditioning by society or because of ever growing sense of comparison....i am unable to define this very emotion which drives people to chase a particular emotion...
Jan 14 2012: Manuj,
I think/feel you phrased it PERFECTLY:>)
I agree with your belief that it is beneficial to explore and experience all emotions. I believe that is how we find contentment...by "knowing" our "self" on many different levels. "It's an inside job", as Dru says!
It is very insightful that you percieve the exploration as "like a wheel of time, the wheel of emotions...rotating". I believe that everything in life, including emotions, are meant to flow. We can explore and experience all emotions, and be aware of them flowing through us, adding to what we "know" about our "self". In my perception, this is how we learn, grow and evolve.
LOL....I agree...sometimes learning more simply confuses us further...well put! That is where acceptance comes in. We can accept the confusion as part of the process. I don't have to have all the answers right now. I enjoy the exploration, and that is one piece that provides contentment for me...patience and acceptance of the process:>)
Anuj Sharma
Jan 14 2012: Colleen, you are so well aligned here. Thanks.
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"accept the confusion as part of the process"..this is what i do and your opinion on this further reassures me.
Right now, i am enjoying the confusion happening over here by everybody's perception of my imperfect question. The confusion is pulling me to make an imperfect conclusion, but, i would rather accept and enjoy the confusion to let it defog on its own.Jan 15 2012: Confusion - Another great experience we humans are lucky to enjoy! lolJan 14 2012: Manuj,
Thank you:>) I've had some very good teachers, interesting and challenging experiences, and many years to learn....or not:>)
I've also learned to be comfortable with discomfort....maybe that's similar to accept and enjoy the confusion?
"Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused":>)
Jan 14 2012: Indeed, you seem to have been alive. Keep guiding people and making sense in conversations when you can.Jan 15 2012: I agree with Mauj, You rock Colleen!Jan 15 2012: You rock too Amanda:>)
I cannot get this response near your comment I'm responding to Amanda...
Your comment..."Confusion - Another great experience we humans are lucky to enjoy! lol "
I agree that confusion CAN be a great or interesting experience. I appreciate confusion, because it tells me that I have so much information that it is difficult to make a choice. I need to simply give it a rest, and let the information sink into my mind/logical "self", and heart/intuitive "self". When we really listen to all "parts" of our "self", there is no longer confusion:>)
Often, when we (humans) feel confused, we get angry, frustrated, impatient, etc, which simply adds to the confusion.Jan 19 2012: Manuj & Colleen,
It is wonderful watching you unravelling the mystery of happiness. I feel like I am reading a story, "Will Manuj find the answer to his question". I can't wait to read on.
Jan 20 2012: :-) thanks Jonnie... Its an experiment which i am putting myself and everyone here though.... i am enjoying the dissection of thoughts. Its an open ended question, may or may not have an answer, or perhaps the answer lies with in the question. I am certainly enjoying the process, thanks to everybody.
edward long
Jan 14 2012: A Chinese proverb:" Happiness is like a sunbeam, which the least shadow intercepts, while adversity is often as the rain of spring." In the material world, people look like they are chasing happiness but they are actually fleeing from unhappiness. Material Man lives between happiness and unhappiness. Happiness is like a carrot dangling on a string on a stick. No matter how fast one flees from unhappiness, a good, solid bite is very elusive.
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Jan 14 2012: :-) yes indeed.
Dean Marc Co
Jan 23 2012: Chase equals Pursuit.
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The belief has always been that we pursue happiness.
But I think the pursuit itself is what fulfills us, though we scant recognize this during the chase.
Pursuit equals Happiness.
Jan 23 2012: YES!!!
"Remember that happiness is a way of travel, not a destination"
(Roy M. Goodman)
When we "recognize" that we can experience happiness within the life journey, we no longer need to chase/pursue it? Perhaps we need to recognize and acknowledge that it is the journey in which we experience happiness/contentment?
Jan 23 2012: Mam U have always a great answer... thanks for share.... We r just here bcoz share the exprncs... Now I m seeking here Meaning of life Ted is only Platform ....
Jan 23 2012: Hello again Harsh,
I think it is wonderful that in Hindi language your name..."Harsh" means Happy!!!!
Wherever you are, you are "Happy" all the time...I LOVE it.
I agree with you that we are here to share experiences, and I'm grateful for your presence here on TED Harsh. Thank you for your kind words:>)Jan 24 2012: I got a fortune cookie a few months ago that said "Don't pursue happiness. Create it." It made me smile and I carry it around in my work badge. Just thought I would share. You are wise enough to write fortunes. :-)
Jan 24 2012: I agree Rosemary,
We can "create" our life experiences:>)Jan 23 2012: "Pursuit equals Happiness" Thanks Dean.Jan 23 2012: Perfect answer...
Thomas Jones
Jan 23 2012: No, pursuit does not equal happiness.
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Happiness equals happiness.
"Pursuit" often triggers expectation and hope. You may have observed this in yourself: A twinge of "discomfort," in the moment, followed by the anticipation that "something" will make it better. The something could be more money, more recognition, watching TV, eating food, believing in heaven, etc.
Then we do (or pursue) the "something" and the discomfort is replaced with expectation and hope ... but only for as long as we keep on moving. When we stop, we feel the discomfort (which never really went a way.)
We like hope and positive expectation more than we like discomfort so we keep on chasing happiness .... because the pursuit is better than the alternative ... but, as long as we are chasing anything, it means, by definition, we haven't "caught" what we are chasing yet.
If we "caught" happiness we would not have to do or chase anything.
zona lee
Jan 17 2012: I chase happiness because i don't know what happiness is
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Jan 18 2012: Thanks for your in-genuine comments. Nevermind Zona, most of us here don't know what it exactly is, but your ingenuity makes me feel that you might just find it soon..
Have you ever seen a pup/dog chasing its tail ?
Jan 24 2012: QUOTE: "Have you ever seen a pup/dog chasing its tail ?"
And should that pup catch what it is chasing, what is it that it has caught?
han jinyu
Jan 19 2012: no , you chase happiness because you know it ,so you do something for it
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Jan 24 2012: Hi Han,
You are mistaken. We do not chase things we know will make us happy. We chase things we think will make us happy.
If we knew what would make us happy, we would already have it. It would no longer be necessary to chase it.Jan 19 2012: Come to think of it, if we we sampled amongst ourselves what happiness is, (excluding how it makes us feel).....
would we arrive at a similar conclusion?
Jan 19 2012: Hi Mwenjew,
Good question! My guess is that all of us may never come to the same conclusion, UNLESS we are all willing and able to accept the very same information? We are all different, have different experiences on which to base our perceptions, different programming, etc. I believe that each and every one of us as individuals sifts through information...or not....to come to our own conclusions, ideas, opinions and beliefs...what do you think?
You asked another interesting question below, and I cannot respond anywhere near the question, so I will do it here.
Your question..."is it then true that you cannot experience something outside your mentality ??"
I think/feel that if we do not have the information in our "mentality", then we probably have no way to "experience" it? Our experiences give us information, correct? If we do not have the experience or information in our mind, how could we experiece it?
Jan 20 2012: Colleen, thats very true.
Our individual experiences shape us to who we are and I tend to think that they give us different perspectives to what happiness is.
Me thinks that people are on a VERTICAL CONTINUM - X axis and due to our individual experiences we are plotted on various points on this vertical scale and we are looking at the SAME THING - happiness, but because of our different perspectives of it, we tend to have different opinions of what we are perceiving. birds eye, normal eye and worm eye ? what do you make of this ??Jan 19 2012: Fantastic thought Mwenjew. If we try this experiment, to just feel a feeling without having the urgency/need to label it. Perhaps, we'll not need to label it. Because, theoretically, when we focus on a feeling it gets dissolved. The corollary is that when we give it a name, it remains attached with us in the form of a name, stored in one or more memory cells, not allowing it to dissolve. So if happiness is dissolved, the calmness / nothingness will set in.
Jan 19 2012: I agree Manuj,
When we give it a name, it remains "attached" with us, stored in the memory cells, we think we "know", and we become limited by what we "think" we know. Many people prefer this way of functioning...label, think they "know", and limit him/her "self" to ONLY that information.
In my perception, calm/nothingness leaves me open to new information, possibilities and discoveries. It's always a choice:>)Jan 23 2012: Mwenjew,
You write..."Our individual experiences shape us to who we are and I tend to think that they give us different perspectives to what happiness is".
Do you think/feel that the experiences shape us? Do we shape the experiences? Is "perspective" a choice we make to maybe "shape" things differently? Can we change our life experience by percieving or "shaping" our experiences? I believe we can:>)
Yes, I think/feel that many times, as humans, we can see the same things and percieve what we see very differently. You ask..."what do you make of this ??"
I believe we are all on different paths in this life journey. Because of our programming (family, cultural, societal, religious, etc.) we have different programming/perceptions in this life experience, which causes us to percieve things differently. We also have our own "character/personality", which adds to the mix of us being different from each other. Life would be kind of dull if we were all the same...would it not?
My perception, is that our differences are opportunities to learn from each other, so I am happy/content and really joyful with the differences. If one percieves the differences to be problematic, that is how s/he will live the life experience. What do you think/feel about this?
Jan 24 2012: Colleen,
You never cease to amaze
Do experiences shape us or do we shape experiences ?
Thats brilliant.
You say, our differences are opportunities to learn from each other, so I am happy content and really joyful with the differences. If one percieves the differences to be problematic, that is how she will live the life experience. What do you think feel about this?
I also have to say that I a few years ago came to a point in my life where I became comfortable with other people being different from me, or is it me being different from other people. Anyway I completly embraced other peoples uniqueness, I encourage others to express their idiosyncracies and as you said, turn it to an opportunity to learn from other people.
I believe that this is the key to truly freeing society by allowing people to live from their hearts.
ps. cant imagine a world where everyone is the same.Jan 24 2012: Dear Mwenjew,
I believe that we are shaping our experiences AND our experiences are shaping us...IF....we choose to percieve our world in that way:>)
I agree that this way of percieving and embracing each other and our "self" is very joyful, pleasurable, happy, content and freeing:>) Why would anyone NOT make that choice?
I maxed out on thumbs for you again:>(
Jan 26 2012: Shaping my experiences from now henceforth !
Hunter Bliss
Jan 14 2012: I think the word happiness here carries a lot of baggage. I think that having a brain and being conscious naturally causes one to seek reason and purpose of life. I also think that our happiness, much like our vision of god, is the arrival at a point of understanding in our lives where everything makes sense.
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We chase our dreams because we think they will make us happy, but I think we chase our dreams because we think it will complete our lives, making a partial human finally whole.
Its amazing to see so many opinions on a thinking question like this!
Jan 14 2012: Dear Hunter Bliss,
Good point..."the word happiness...carries a lot of baggage". I call the baggage "expectations". We often expect that certain things, or people will make us happy, so we carry around this baggage/expectation. As you insightfully say..."we chase our dreams because we think they will make us happy". I have more fun being happy/content WHILE chasing the dreams. For me, it is the process of exploration, learning and growing that is important in every moment. Reaching the dreams is a bonus:>)
I agree that our "brain and being conscious naturally causes one to seek reason and purpose of life". It may be as you say..."a point of understanding in our lives where everything makes sense". I believe that part of that process is also our heart/intuition. What do you think about that?
Jan 14 2012: "Reaching the dreams is a bonus".. lovely thought.Jan 14 2012: Thanks Hunter. Thats exactly the idea that there is a sense behind all feelings we come across, so why ignore some and chase some, and continue swinging on either side of the line which makes sense.Jan 14 2012: In a state of happiness, there is absence of sadness. It is probably why we chase the feeling of happiness, Absence of either state is, in my view, Nirvana where you are neither happy nor sad. So what happens in such state? Listening to a number of highly esteemed speakers on this subject could probably provide us a clue or a glimpse of what it is. We are perfectly content when we sleep. So do we attain a state where we are neither happy nor sad. Can such a state be obtained during our waking hours? I believe it is possible.
Jan 14 2012: Sekhar,
Very good point..."happiness...is absence of sadness"....very interesting perspective:>)
You ask... in the absence of happiness and sadness...what happens in such a state? I think you have answered your question..."We are perfectly content". I like using the word contentment rather than happiness, because to me, contentment is a state of mind and heart that I can maintain. The word happiness seems to have different meaning for me, and seems to be more fleeting, while "contentment", for me, is everlasting. Yes, I believe it is possible because it is part of the foundation of my life:>)
Jan 15 2012: Interesting differentiation between contentment and happiness, Is a person when he is contented? This is something akin to the state where you are neither asleep nor awake or when something is neither cold nor hot and so on.... I come from deep down south of India and some of us tend to turn philosophical at the drop of a hat. I have a very positive attitude towards life and take things as they come on. Does that represent a state of contentment? Probably, yes. I may argue but do not find faults; I disagree but do not force my view points; and I definitely do not advise. If all such qualities make a person immune to "sadness" then by my definition, I am a happy person and a contented person too:)


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Reinfeldt's first two 1st-round picks (Micael Griffin, Chris Johnson) have already developed into Pro Bowlers, and Kenny Britt is poised for a breakout year in 2011. Reinfeldt has also started to get production from some late-round picks such as Jason McCourty, Gerald McRath and Alterraun Verner.
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Best late-round pick: Jason McCourty (6th round, 2009)
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The Misogynist Elephant in the Convention Room
Three days from now, in the hurricane-lashed hull of the Tampa Bay Times Forum, at the temporal cross coordinates of Congressman Todd Akin's confession and the Republican Party's communion, we're finally going to see what's truly mesmerized this white, middle-aged, male political conglomerate for the last two generations, and that's the sexual freedom of women. The language has always been there, but until this presidential election it's been lip service; next Monday, however, when the Republican platform is approved by the party's convention, all the fear and loathing that women's sexuality engenders will be splayed in the aisles before an electorate newly alerted to the party's unforgiving position on abortion courtesy of Akin's imprudence. The Akin vocabulary, and the platform's, may be one of "abortion" and "rape," but those words are symptoms of what really afflicts the party, which is the intolerable vision of women having sex on their own terms with impunity. This is what much of the anti-abortion movement detests and always has detested in the name of "life."
Let's hasten to be clear that among those who oppose abortion, many and maybe most are sincerely troubled by the morality of it. Let's hasten to add that even some of us in the squeamish middle who consider ourselves pro-choice attach to that choice the ifs, ands, and buts that go with a deliberation so spiritual as when an entity ceases to be part of a woman's body and crosses the threshold into its own humanity. Let's acknowledge that in the second half of a pregnancy some of us hear abortion—as timed by the metaphysical clock of the conscience—tick-tocking ever louder and closer to infanticide, and that except when the mother's health is profoundly jeopardized we might even go so far as to agree with Republicans that late-term abortions are altogether too late. Let's concede that on such an ethically combustible issue, a compelling case can be made that public funds shouldn't subsidize such a private procedure, and that a decision best left to the province of personal choice results in a consequence best left to the province of personal responsibility. Let's say that, between the one extreme that would outlaw any procedure under any circumstances beginning with conception, and the other extreme that would allow any procedure under any circumstances up to the moment of birth, the rest of us believe the question of abortion is complicated.
Be all that as it is, what's characterized significant segments of the pro-life movement since it began 40 years ago is a hostility to sex itself, namely sexual behavior that isn't strictly reproductive. What characterizes much of the pro-life movement is a hostility to sexual fulfillment, namely a women's sexual fulfillment, which warrants punishment by maternity—a head-spinning concept of righteousness. If the designation of Sandra Fluke as a slut on the airwaves some months back by Rush Limbaugh wasn't a tip-off, the Akin Manifesto of this past weekend is; thus the premise that not only is rape a phony excuse used by women to terminate unwanted pregnancies and that a "legitimate" rape inevitably triggers a bodily rejection of pregnancy, but its more important corollary: If you were raped and got pregnant, then you were never really raped at all. This invokes the logic of medieval witch trials, whereby the accused is thrown into the middle of a lake and only proves her innocence by drowning.
None of this is new. What's new is the alignment of events and words, and the stampede by the Republican Party—including ardent warriors like Limbaugh and Ann Coulter—to chastise Akin in the very same 48-hour period during which Akin's stand against abortion even in the case of rape is being restated more elegantly in a platform that's been blithely overlooked at conventions past but will now be on conspicuous parade. This kind of politicization of sex on a national scale hasn't happened before in this country. It hasn't happened in this country because down through the centuries, politicizing sex is something that's taken place only in totalitarian states and theocracies like China and Iran. The Republican platform is not a proclamation of "sanctity" or (if you can stand to wrap your head around the suggestion) a fulfillment of the principles of the Declaration of Independence. Rather it's the expression of a sexual male hysteria that's driven the issue of abortion no less than it's driven every issue having to do with the oppression of women, something that Akin's indiscretion has done us the favor of revealing beyond reasonable contradiction.
Fri, 2012-08-24 10:26
You write, "...what's characterized significant segments of the pro-life movement since it began 40 years ago is a hostility to sex itself, namely sexual behavior that isn't strictly reproductive." Just to be clear, those segments of the anti-choice movement have no problem with men's non-productive sexual behavior.
Fri, 2012-08-24 11:22
Misogynist means "woman hater" Republicans and Conservatives are not women haters. Not any more than a Liberal. Anyone that says it or thinks it is stupid. Steve, if you think your comments are going to sway someone on the fence than you don't have much confidence in your ilk. Reporting like this just looks desperate.
Trish De'Mas
Fri, 2012-08-24 12:00
You are incorrect. They demonstrate absolutely no respect for women, their intelligence, freedom, privacy or rights as living, breathing human beings - and considering women inferior, which they demonstrate at every juncture, is a form of hatred. Contrary to your assertion regarding the article and its author, your retort "looks desperate."
Fri, 2012-08-24 11:58
I would really encourage you to read something besides articles on this website or watch something besides the Rachel Maddow show. There are many cases of Republicans being pro-women, specifically electing women to all sorts of Congressional and gubernatorial seats.
And on the other side, there are many cases of Democrat and liberal leaders espousing hate speech directed and conservative women. Just be aware that when you paint a broad brush across an entire group of people, you're really doing yourself a disservice.
When are you going to call out the liberal hate spewed every day toward Palin and Bachmann. Just because they disagree with your ideology it's okay for them to be told to kill themselves and for people to vocally hope they get gang raped? How is that okay?
Trish De'Mas
Fri, 2012-08-24 11:54
Akin didn't say anything that high-ranking Republicans haven't been saying since the election of Reagan in 1980 - and this non-existent "Reproductive Defense System" they allege prevents conception in cases of rape has been presented as fact, not only by right-wing politicians, but various extremist organizations - and broadcast far & wide by their devotees. (For specifics & evidence, see video of Rachel Maddow's 8/20 broadcast available on the MSNBC.com site and titled "Extremists go Mainstream in GOP Leadership.) The GOP Platform includes as a goal the passage of a "Human Life Amendment" to the Constitution, which would confer "personhood" on fertilized ova, ban abortions under any and all circumstances and strip females of their "personhood" rights, forcing them to carry pregnancies to term and undergo childbirth against their will. They've thrown Akin under the bus because he spoke the Republican Party line aloud during campaign season, jeopardizing the women's vote they require. They're duplicitous, corrupt, manipulative misogynists who will deceive women to achieve victory and power - and then attempt to enslave them. How any self-respecting woman can support and vote for Republicans is a mystery. I don't know how they look their daughters & granddaughters in the face - or themselves in the mirror.
Joe Lammers
Sun, 2012-08-26 03:31
Rachel Maddow isn't exactly a reliable source for insight into the thinking of the GOP leadership. The Romney campaign has focused almost exclusively on economic issues. But perhaps leftists have become as good as picking up "dog whistles" that signal "misogyny" as they have at picking up "dog whistles" that signal "racism". You know, trying to get spending under control is "racist". Now it is apparently "misogynist" as well.
Sat, 2012-08-25 12:02
It's always fun to check in here once in a while to see what's doing in the parallel universe of American Prospect. This article offers ample rewards. The idea that the "talk" will be about jobs but the reality will be about the Republican fear of female sexuality is an idea that is so delusional, I can't help wondering if the author isn't really playing a trick on us - deliberately framing the most idiotic line of argument possible and then seeing how many readers actually take it seriously. But - assuming that this was written with a straight face - it is worth noting that the author acknowledges that the anti-abortion plank has been "blithely ignored" at conventions past but insists that it will somehow "be on conspicuous parade" this time around. Why, precisely? Where is the evidence for this? Is the author seriously arguing that the Republicans will willingly turn from their most vote-gaining issues - jobs, the economy, reducing government spending, repealing Obamacare - in order to embrace this loser? One need not agree with any of the Republican positions on the all-important economic issues, of course. But can anyone argue that the anti-abortion plank offers them more electoral potential? Enough that it will be "on conspicuous parade" at the convention? Is it possible to be more detached from reality?
Joe Lammers
Sun, 2012-08-26 03:40
Okay, let's see if I've got this right. The primary motivation of the Right is misogyny, except that it is racism. Articles such as this shows the increasing intellectual laziness now common on the left, although I have to admit that Ta-Nehisi Coates has gotten quite good at constructing a narrative about how all opposition to Obama is racist.
Tue, 2012-08-28 12:27
This article is all based on opinion and has no substance. I know as many, if not more, woman against abortion than men. You stated republicans are, "intolerable vision of women having sex on their own terms with impunity". That is 100% not true. I like woman being open with sex but I would perfer them using birth control instead of murdering an innocent baby. What is wrong with protecting an unborn baby? New science proves a fetus can feel pain. I guess if you think it is okay to murder a baby just because a woman is too stupid, cheap, or ignorant to use very inexpensive birth control than you need to reflex on the type of person you really are. Abortion has become so political that many liberal think murder is okay just because their party supports it. How many of them would support it if they had to watch it happen. Many liberqal are against killing an animal for food but are all for killing a baby and throwing it in the trash. I am a common sense type of person and this makes no sense to me. BTW, I am for abortion in the case of rape and inncest.
Jeff in CO
Wed, 2012-08-29 20:15
Mr. Erickson,
With all due respect... are you out of your mind?
How can you possibly spew such garbage from your mind, without being viewed as one who is attempting to influence those who don't apply critical thinking to what you write?
It's garbage... simply propaganda garbage.
Good luck sleeping at night and looking at yourself in the mirror.
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It's been a long time since Danger Mouse (DM) has seen gains this big with only one bolt-on, well, ok maybe three bolt-ons if you count both carbs and the intake. Some of the coolest things about this month's power gains were that the engine didn't have to be revved any higher to get there-in fact, peak power came in at a lower rpm-and, along with the torque gains, there was a tremendous increase in mid-upper rpm range horsepower as well. DM did lose 5 hp at 6,800 rpm, but we'd gladly accept 25 more hp at 5,400 and 32 extra ft-lb of torque at 4,000 rpm any day!
So what made this month's extra power? A part that's not typically attributed to torque gains, due to its faulty, ancient reputation. The Weiand Hi Ram, (a.k.a. Tunnel Ram in some circles) has been around since the days of the Flat head and it's the sole reason we made so much more torque this month. In fact, this month's test revealed the most naturally aspirated torque DM has ever seen! And any 355-cid small-block that can make over 480 ft-lb of torque on pump gas, without a power-adder, is a serious force to be reckoned with.
Hi Ramming TechnologyIt used to be that Hi Rams were considered a high-rpm-only piece. But, what a Hi Ram actually does is simply "ram" the air and fuel into the cylinders, packing in more mixture than a low-rise manifold could. In days of old, the Hi Ram had a pretty nasty reputation as a temperamental part that could not be tamed for the street. But that's more likely to do with the fact that the Hi Ram was developed long before really good cylinder heads were available to average user. And without good breathing heads, the Hi Rams kind of lost their effect.
Also, carburetors have never been better than they are today and Holley's twin HP650s we ran worked perfect right out of the box, which couldn't be said the same decades ago. The fuel curve was dynamite and we didn't need to touch the carbs all day! Setting up the side-mounted, dual-carb linkage was a bit of a challenge, but after just a few checkout pulls on the dyno, we got it completely dialed in. None of this is to say that our day did not have its share of problems, one of which really ticked us off, until we found and corrected it. We've told Weiand about the problem and are sure that it'll be fixed by the time you read this story, so it's not something you'll have to worry about.
There's Probably More Power In ThereTwo things occurred to us while this month's test was going down. One was that we had the wrong cam needed to increase top-end power. The other was that we should've port-matched the Hi Ram for maximum effect. Our first problem is easily cured with another cam that we plan to test soon. It might lose a little torque, but should give us more top-end, and since we've already found lots of torque why not try to find some extra horsepower?
However, port matching would take us away from DM's "always off-the-shelf" parts rule we've employed from the beginning. So, even though there was obviously a mismatch between the cylinder heads and the intake manifold, as well as a mismatch within the two manifold halves themselves, we won't take the grinder to them just yet. Besides, the torque gains we got were so impressive that this is an awesome bolt-on in anyone's book!
Dyno Testing Part 25Instead of comparing this month's test, T42, to the last test from last month as we usually do, we're comparing it to a different test from last month, T40. That's because in that test we were running locked-out ignition at 38 degrees and 91-octane gas, which is closest to how we ran things this month.


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- Run Time: 602 Minutes
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- Cast: Della Reese, Roma Downey, John Dye
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