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Casa De La Playa - Exquisite Beachfront Home Offers 360 Degree Views, Spacious Kitchen & Beautiful Gardens.
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Isla Mujeres villa description
Casa de la Playa is a landmark on Isla Mujeres. This exquisite beachfront home is located on the exclusive Sac Bajo peninsula. Its unequaled architecture provides 360 degree views of the Caribbean and the lagoon Macax. The gracious appeal of Casa de la Playa will attract those looking for complete privacy and luxurious surroundings.
Casa de la Playa offers large oversize rooms including 6 plush suites each with en-suite bathroom and private terrace. The home is enhanced throughout with marble floors, exotic tropical woods, and functioning plantation shudders. The spacious kitchen is fully equipped with top of the line appliances. There is even room for a sitting area and flat screen TV.
The beach is 90 meters of front footage and voluminous grounds and the gardens are like nothing else on the island. Enjoy gorgeous sunsets from any of the numerous terraces the house offers and when the sun is fully set the view of the Cancun skylight is truly spectacular. Casa de la Playa is a true tropical paradise for those wanting indulgent tranquility.
Bedroom / Bathroom Description
Second Floor:
Master Bedroom
King bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub, Walk-in closets, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan, Safe, Telephone, Private terrace
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 2
2 Twin beds, Ensuite bathroom with shower, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan, Private terrace
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3
Queen bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan, Private terrace
Bedroom 4
King bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower, Walk-in closets, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan, Private terrace
Bedroom 5
King bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower, Walk-in closets, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan, Private terrace
Third Floor:
Bedroom 6
King bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower, Walk-in closets, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan, Private terrace
Features & Amenities
Air conditioned bedrooms
Ceiling fans throughout
Flat screen TVs
Satellite TV
Marble floors, Mahogany wood window drapes
Wireless internet
Storage room and spacious pantry
Laundry room equipped with washer and dryer
DVD player
iPod docking station
Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances:
Toaster oven
Food processor
Outdoor Features
Private beach and lush gardens
Outdoor dining area
Barbecue Grill
Dock access from the lagoon
Spacious outdoor terraces
Outdoor shower
Chaise, lounges, and umbrellas
2 car garage
Gated property
Sunrise/sunset views
Flotation devices
Staff & Services
Housekeeper: 7 days a week 10am to 6pm (speaks Spanish)
Butler & Manager: 7 days a week
Maintenance and security available 24 hours
Villa Policies
Maximum 12 guests
Children Welcome
Non Smoking Villa
Pets are not allowed
Electricity Voltage 110v
A security deposit of $1,000 USD is required
Getting There
Rental golf carts recommended
Complimentary shuttle service to and from Cancun International Airport
60 minutes drive from Cancun International Airport
12 minutes drive to Town
60 minutes to Golf Course
12 minutes drive to Grocery store
5 minutes walk to Casa Rolandi Restaurant
12 minutes drive to Clinic
12 minutes drive to Church
Additional Information
Pre-stocking of groceries offered at extra cost of ~$150 - list must be provided at least 30 days prior to arrival
Chef services can be arranged at an additional cost (groceries not included) – Menus are to be decided between chef and guest 15 days minimum prior to arrival
There is a 22 feet Mako speed boat the property of Casa de la Playa at the house's dock. The speed boat is also for rent at an additional ~$1,200 USD per day with captain for up to 8 hours a day. (12 people max)
Property Type
- Villa
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Included
- Staff
Bedrooms: 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
- DVD Player
- Romantic
- Family
- Dining Area
- Washing Machine
house cleaning
- Housekeeper Included
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Currency ConversionDates | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
Jan 16 - Apr 30, 2014 3 night min stay |
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May 1 - Oct 31, 2014 3 night min stay |
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Nov 1 - Dec 14, 2014 3 night min stay |
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Dec 15 - Jan 15, 2015 14 night min stay |
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Jan 16 - Mar 9, 2015 7 night min stay |
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Enjoy a good night's sleep with the sink-into-it comfort of the inflatable NEMO Fillo Pillow, which also features 1 in. of memory foam.Features/Benefits:
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A global communications medium like no other, the Internet can be a powerful tool for individuals and societies. It is proving central to the promotion of democracy, political participation and civic involvement, education and the sharing of knowledge and ideas, self-empowerment, as well as commerce and economic development.
However, the seamless nature of Internet communications often defies traditional territorial boundaries, along with laws and policies premised on these boundaries. As users all over the world come online, governments and international bodies are increasingly seeking to regulate the medium, often with conflicting results. CDT works through a variety of international fora to ensure the Internet and other communications platforms continue to expand the space for innovation and expression in a way that protects privacy for all users, regardless of frontiers.
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The longest day of the year, the end of the Mayan calendar, the spirit of the holidays, and a model train festival! So much going on this weekend around the Sound! Ready, set? Go!
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Fairy godmothers, pumpkin coaches, and wicked step sisters. It's all part of the fun and fantasy of Cinderella! Bring the kids and come to McCaw Hall for a day of dancing, stories and crafts. It's a great day for culture and learning just before the opening of Seattle Opera's Cinderella!
New Year's Best Walks and Runs Around the Sound
Take advantage of the last runs and walks of 2012 and the first of 2013 at one of these Puget Sound area events! Make a commitment to your health in the New Year!
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There are plenty of holiday celebrations to keep you and your family busy all weekend long! Whether it's spending a few moments with Santa, checking out the gorgeous light displays, playing with toy trains or enjoying potato latkes, you'll find something to do in Seattle!
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Motorcycle, Quad and Powersport enthusiasts! Get ready to enjoy the Progressive International Motorcycle Show and the World Championship ICE Racing Series! They are coming to Seattle this weekend!
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Kwanzaa, a family celebration started in the 1960s, was created to introduce and reinforce seven basic values of African culture which contribute to building and reinforcing family, community and culture among African American people as well as Africans throughout the world African community. Here are some Kwanzaa celebrations and observances you can attend in the Puget Sound area.
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Equipment for Loan
The following devices are available for loan at the Chemistry Library Circulation Desk:
Equipment and Accessories
- Laptops: MacBook Air
- Chargers and extension cords: For laptops
- Calculators: TI-84 Plus Texas Instrument
- Flash drives
- Equipment can be checked out to currently enrolled UMD students only. These devices are brought to you by the UMD Library Technology Fee.
- A Borrowers Agreement must be completed and signed the first time you check out a device and remains in effect for the remainder of the semester.
- A valid UMD student ID is required to check out equipment.
- The loan period for the equipment is 4 hours. However, if the equipment is due after the circulation desk closes, it must be returned at least 30 minutes before the circulation desk closes.
- Equipment must be directly returned to a library staff member at the EPSL circulation desk. Equipment should not be returned in any book drop.
- Equipment is available on a first come, first served basis. It can be renewed one time at the circulation desk if others are not waiting for the equipment.
- The Library reserves the right to refuse service to anyone who abuses equipment or is repeatedly or extremely late in returning equipment.
Late and Replacement Fees
Late Fees:
- Laptops: $5/hour with a maximum fine of $100
- Accessories (e.g., Calculators): 50 cents/hour with maximum of $10
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Celebrities and plastic surgery is an ongoing topic in pop culture. From actors to R&B stars to hip hop legends, many have gone under the knife. Check out our list of celebs who have gotten a little nip and tuck.
The Queen Bee's transformation has confused many of her fans. She has been shy to talk about it, but some claim she's had a nose job (I think we can all confirm that one), cheek implants, lip injections, breast implants and more. Kim's complexion has also varied over the years. Kim is one of the first hip hop artists to undergo plastic surgery.
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Summary: I have to disagree with CNET. This device does run fairly fast. You just have to remember, it is not a PC. It does not have 1 gb memory, 3 gig processor, seperate video card, etc...
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1350 Upshur Street, NW
From the Mayor's schedule:
"10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Visit by President Obama to Powell Elementary School
Mayor to Welcome President to Speak at DCPS Campus
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1350 Upshur Street NW"
1350 Upshur Street, NW
From the Mayor's schedule:
"10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Visit by President Obama to Powell Elementary School
Mayor to Welcome President to Speak at DCPS Campus
Powell Elementary School
1350 Upshur Street NW"
"Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if anyone knows what the status is for the Garrison Elementary School field (the field runs along Vermont Ave NW and R St. NW). In the fall, I believe it was DPR who came and tore down those ugly blue structures that were allegedly for an old pool. The area around that old pool area has been fenced off since the fall. I heard rumors of the space being made into a park, but that was not a reliable source. Anyone have any ideas?"
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On the flip side to the "Dear PoPville" post below is this awesomeness. Thanks to fritzheier for uploading to the PoPville flickr pool. Looks like Garnet-Patterson Middle School from U Street.
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"My organization, DC School Reform Now, has worked with parents all over DC over the last few years to help them gain more access to information about school options and quality. We launched the Virtual School Tours last year because while in-person school tours are always preferable, parents can't always get to schools during school hours. They create great access to school information for parents across all Wards.
We have currently launched 10 Virtual School Tours that include, Two Rivers (which boasted the longest waitlist last year), Achievement Prep (an extremely high performing school in Ward 8) and E.L. Haynes—located in Petworth. We actually just launched the 11th this morning: Ingenuity Prep, a new charter school in Ward 8 with curriculum centered around civic leadership competencies.
The common deadline for submitting applications is March 3."
"2014 DC Education Festival: Explore. Innovate. Celebrate.
What: Washington's premier education festival presenting an all-in-one experience for community and families to discover, navigate, and engage successfully with their pre-school through high school and adult education/GED options; admission is free.
Who: 5,000+ attendees: African and Asian Americans, Latinos, and Whites; parents with their young children are well represented. 150+ participants: DC's educational, government, cultural, civic, and corporate communities
When: Saturday, January 11, 2014 from 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 3rd
Marking its fifth anniversary, the 2014 Festival showcases Washington, DC's outstanding and varied education options for children in pre-school through high school and adult education/GED – and their families. Throughout the day, "meet and greet" with public charter, public, and private school professionals; enjoy student arts and cultural performances; sample cutting-edge technology; browse the community market; participate in group activities and workshops; participate in Town Hall Education DC supported by Verizon; and check out My School DC, the new online lottery for public and public charter schools."
From MPD:
"Persons of Interest Sought in Burglary II at Barnard Elementary School: 400 Block of Decatur Street, NW
(Washington, DC) – The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating two persons of interest in connection to a burglary II which occurred at Barnard Elementary School in the 400 block of Decatur Street, NW, on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at approximately 12:20 pm. The subjects can be seen entering and leaving the scene in a light colored sedan.
The persons of interest can be seen in this video.
Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411." (more…)
From a press release:
"This week, the District launched a common application and lottery system for D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) and public charter schools. My School DC provides a single online application where families can apply for spots at all DCPS out-of-boundary schools (K–12), all DCPS PK3 and PK4 programs, DCPS specialized high schools, and nearly every public charter school program. Families can go to www.myschooldc.org and submit an application to as many as 12 schools. The application is open through February 3 for grades 9 – 12 and March 3 for grades PK – 8.
"This past summer, I committed to families that I would work to simplify the process for getting their students into the District's public schools," said Mayor Vincent C. Gray. "The launch of the common lottery system is a giant leap in this direction. The common lottery will not only make it easier for families to apply, but it will also increase the number of families who get a seat at a school of their choice well in advance of next school year."
My School DC replaces an application process that was often cumbersome and overwhelming for families. My School DC is working proactively to connect parents to all the necessary information about each school so that they can understand all the options available to them and make an informed decision. In addition to the comprehensive and searchable information available on MySchoolDC.org, there will be a targeted media campaign and extensive grass-roots community outreach.
The planning process for this system began over six months ago and has been a joint effort among the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education, DCPS, the Public Charter School Board, and representatives from charter schools.
"A common lottery process for all public school options just makes sense. This is a great example of how District agencies and public schools in both sectors can work together to implement a system that benefits all District families," said Deputy Mayor for Education Abigail Smith.
There is no advantage to applying early. However, the system launched successfully on the first day, with more than 1,000 applications submitted. More than 10,000 individuals have visited the website to learn more about the process and school options.
"The common lottery and My Schools DC represents collaboration that is great for DCPS and great for our city. It makes the out-of-boundary process more clear and eliminates duplication on waitlists, which often creates stress for schools and families," said DCPS Chancellor Kaya Henderson. "I am hopeful this will allow more families who choose to participate in the lottery to get a seat at a school of their choice and have the information they need to help ensure a successful school year for their student."
"We're excited that so many D.C. charter schools have chosen to participate in a common lottery," said Public Charter School Board Executive Director Scott Pearson. "I expect that My School DC will simultaneously make enrollment season easier for families and for schools.
For more information on the process and how to submit an application, please visit www.myschooldc.org."
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District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) showed the greatest growth of any urban school district in the country on the 2013 Trial Urban District Assessment, Mayor Vincent C. Gray and DCPS Chancellor Kaya Henderson announced today. DCPS is the only school district in the nation to see statistically significant growth in all tested grades and subject areas.
Overall, DCPS students' scores grew by five points in 4th-grade reading, eight points in 8th-grade reading, seven points in 4th-grade math and five points in 8th-grade math. This growth represents the highest scores DCPS students have ever seen on this test. The test was administered in March of this year, and specifically gauges math and reading skills for 4th and 8th graders. (more…)
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Hi everyone,
Thank you for your interesting comments about "Number 1 and "Number 2″. To give you a sense of how much our kids in Anacostia are learning, three "home-grown" students, those of whom have gone to Anacostia neighborhood schools throughout childhood, have scored 800 or higher on the SAT (math + reading, or math + verbal for us old folks). "Number 2″ is one of those students. There are eight other kids who transferred to Anacostia High School in the eleventh or twelfth grade who also have that distinction. "Number 1″ is one of those students. The good news about this gap is our kids can do a lot of catching up freshman year. Paul Tough addresses this issue toward the end of his excellent book, "How Children Succeed."
To all the Spelman alums who have expressed interest: Your alum support system is phenomenal, and we will continue to make good use of it!
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Below is an interesting essay written by one of the other two home-grown 800+ kids. I hope you enjoy it although it is a little disturbing:
I'm from Southeast Washington DC, perhaps one of the worst places to live in the U.S. The crime here is phenomenal, and to experience drug dealing and murders first hand is unbearable. When you compare this side of the city to the other quadrants like NE or NW geographically it's so different, I mean the culture changes, the way people treat each other is different. Once you cross into Ancostia it's a whole new world, the increase of Black/African Americans sky rockets. There are abandoned houses and buildings everywhere, trash all over the place, and a good amount of homeless folk. It's like the rest of the city literally drew a line between us and them saying "We don't want anything to do with those people". It's almost like they just don't care. (more…)
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My granddaughter (11 years of age) is enrolled in the new McKinley Middle School this school year, who previously attended Garrison Elementary School. We had great expectations as it related to the school and their goals. However, after my child was enrolled and started at the school, we immediately began to see major changes in her behavior. Followed with daily phone calls about her behavior being out of control. Being a realistic grandmother, I took the complaints at face value since she was leaving an elementary where her mother works as a Special Education Aid, her other two siblings also attender that school. Therefore, I felt anxiety may be a major issue for her. However, I later found out that she was being bullied by a group of girls that she was afraid of. As previously mentioned, with each phone call we addressed their concerns of her being disrespectful, walking out of her classroom, not completing classroom assignments, talking back. None of which we have seen at home or at her previous school. This lead the family to start a pop-in policy at the school. This popping in resulting in me personally observing this group of girls that my granddaughter had attached herself too. Please keep in mind, with ever teacher meeting, every phone call, all the teachers would say, they see more in my granddaughter and they know she is not like this group of girls. She stand out amongst them, etc.
After frequent visits, and entire days of going from classroom to classroom, I came to realize that this group of girls were totally out of control. I then understood why my granddaughters was acting out. Immediately, we took her to counseling at Kaiser only to find out that she was in fact afraid of them and felt since they never got in trouble that it was easier to hang with them to avoid being harassed. This is what I noticed in the classrooms (more…)
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WHEN: Wednesday, October 30th at 5:00pm ET
WHERE: Stuart Hobson Middle School
410 E Street NE
WHY: Governor Schwarzenegger is the founder of After School All Stars, a comprehensive after-school program designed to keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life. The free after school program, which includes everything from yoga to gardening, gives students a safe haven during the after-school hours when kids are most likely to be exposed to negative influences. ASAS serves over 92,000 low-income, at-risk youth at nearly 400 schools in 14 major cities across the country — from New York to Hawaii, and now D.C.!"
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Anacostia Voices is written by Paul Penniman. In 2003, Paul founded Resources for Inner city CHildren, RICH, which provides tutoring and mentoring services to Anacostia High School and the Cesar Chavez Public Charter School-Capitol Hill.
Hi everyone,
This week I want to profile the girls at Anacostia High School with the top two GPA's, whom I'll call "Number 1" and "Number 2." Number 1 came to Anacostia from another school in town and immediately stood out for her inquisitiveness and hard work. It is a cliché to say the first few words that come to mind when describing her, but those words are "relentless," "fearless," and "curious." She plays volleyball and runs cross-country during the same seasons. Her teachers and coaches love her, and if she does not get a POSSE scholarship she will almost assuredly get another scholarship somewhere. POSSE scholars in the Washington, D.C. area attend one of six colleges: University of Rochester, University of the South at Sewanee, Bucknell University, Grinnell College, Lafayette College, and Wisconsin-Madison. She had virtually the highest SAT scores in her class (along with Travis, whom you might remember from earlier in the fall), but she decided to take our organization's SAT class this fall and take the test two more times.
Number 2 is equally dogged, but perhaps less disciplined, than Number 1. She takes hard courses every year. In the tenth grade she was one of two students to get as high as a '2' on the World History Advanced Placement Exam. (Travis was the other.) She is taking Advanced Placement English Language now and Advanced Placement U.S. Government. If calculus or physics were offered at the school, Number 2 would be there. She has always aspired to Spelman College, and she will be applying to a few other selective colleges as well. The school does not have a strong record of students' gaining admission to selective colleges and universities—only one student in the last three years has gone off to a college that admits fewer than half of its applicants–but it is a real possibility for both Number 1 and Number 2. (more…)


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A 525 gallon tank isn't really necessary but as they say "it wouldn't hurt a thing" lol.
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Alan sez, "Who wouldn't want their very own cyborg roach? And who wouldn't want to be able to control that cyborg from their mobile? Fund this Kickstarter and maybe you can.
The robo-roach - manufactured in a hackerspace, like you do - is intended to serve as a high school science experiment. However, if you think that's what most people are going to use it for then you have not met nearly as many fratboys and office pranksters as I have."
The backpack we invented communicates directly to the neurons via small electrical pulses. The cockroach undergoes a short surgery (under anesthesia) in which wires are placed inside the antenna. Once it recovers, a backpack is temporarily placed on it's back.
When you send the command from your mobile phone, the backpack sends pulses to the antenna, which causes the neurons to fire, which causes the roach to think there is a wall on one side. The result? The roach turns! Microstimulation is the same neurotechnology that is used to treat Parkinson's Disease and is also used in Cochlear Implants.
The RoboRoach: Control a living insect from your smartphone! (Thanks, Alan!)
I write books. My latest is a YA science fiction novel called Homeland (it's the sequel to Little Brother). More books: Rapture of the Nerds (a novel, with Charlie Stross); With a Little Help (short stories); and The Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow (novella and nonfic). I speak all over the place and I tweet and tumble, too.
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Reed James says:
Nice, have they also invented a more modern way to pull the wings off flys?
millie fink says:
You oughta watch the video, cuz there's more to it than that.
Reed James says:
I did watch the video, My comment was just to point out it seems a little sadistic th glue a remote control onto a living being.
joematango says:
Perhaps I'm responding this way because someone is firing my neurons without my permission, but that misplaced apostrophe ("it's") makes me skeptical about they entire project. Sorry.
Kimmo says:
As much as grocers' apostrophes shit me to tears, I see very little correlation between a mastery of written English and the likelihood of success of such a project.
Also, it behoves Spell Nazis to proofread and edit their posts if necessary.
…makes me skeptical about they entire project.
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peregrinus says:
I must publicly admire you for the commendable and comfortablly-read mixture of "shit me to tears" and "behoves".
Two more distant extremes of linguistic mores are hard to imagine. Beautifully put.
Nagurski says:
Skeptical is a proper American/Canadian spelling, and we spell behoves behooves. So there.
sam1148 says:
If you got a couple of thousand of them and painted them Red White and Blue.
And dumped them out and controlled their movements to "Stars and Stripes For Ever" and have them form American Flags and Statue of Liberty and other Icons.
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Michael Senkow says:
Awesome project, it is good to see hackerspace work that touches the biological realm.
hpplacra says:
I find this fucking cruel. Hope this kickstarter fails but I don't think it will.
Kimmo says:
I'm pretty sure you're wildly overestimating cockroaches' capacity for suffering.
theophrastvs says:
There's a great lack of empathy in this cruel world; perhaps we shouldn't discourage it even where it might be ill-placed (and/or those that can torture bugs with a grin might become inured against the suffering of something that can suffer)
Kimmo says:
Well, yeah, except I think it's a bit of a stretch to call this torture, IMO.
I'd certainly disapprove of treating any vertebrate or cephalopod etc like this just for shits and giggles, but I think it's pretty safe to say insects are fair game.
Alien little bastards. Fuck em.
In fact, we should start eating billions of em like the Asians, most vegetarians included. Grasshoppers are meant to be pretty tasty.
Hillary Rettig says:
of course you're drawing an arbitrary distinction between insects and the rest of the animals. besides, what makes you think people who do this wouldn't happily move on to other species?
eating them would serve a purpose; this serves none other than sadism.
TheOven says:
I'd be interested to know why you disapprove of treating vertebrates or cephalopod like this.
Kimmo says:
The complexity of the nervous system, which should correlate with the capacity to suffer.
Antinous / Moderator says:
Perhaps you'd agree to be the control for some experiments.
BillStewart2012 says:
It's not like I don't stomp on cockroaches if I encounter them, but yeah, being cruel to a living animal is unconscionable. I'm surprised BoingBoing is presenting this in a supportive way.
anansi133 says:
This. Killing a cockroach outright is one thing. Manipulating one in this way isn't just mistreating animals, it's *teaching* kids to mistreat animals.
benher says:
Scientific Research ™ is one thing, but I don't think I could support kickstarting a project whose creator seemingly holds such little reverence for life.
Josh Williams says:
I have had a chance to sit in on some of the classes that used their hardware, I was amazed at the level of engagement the students had.
I am fine if a few cockroaches don't have the best outcome if it means helping inspire the next generation to further our understanding of how the brain works.
Hillary Rettig says:
The enthusiasm of scientists for a line of research is no indicator whatsoever of that project's morality.
And what specific knowledge do you think that this grotesque exercise will further, that couldn't be obtained without torturing the roaches?
Oh right: the knowledge of how to cyber control and torment other animals, including humans for the military. (With bonus desensitization!)
TheOven says:
To be honest, these cocks probably are living the roach equivalent of campaign wishes and caviar dreams. With the exception of having to wear a funny hat that keeps moving the walls around. I bet it's not that bad.
Joseph Francis says:
Brain and brain! What is brain? It is Controller, is it not?
DrNick says:
Cockroaches may or may not experience pain, I don't know. In some cases, such as research towards curing disease, under strict ethical oversight, there can be a case made for experimenting on living creatures.
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jimkirk says:
Their ethics statement, for what it's worth…
PaloverdeShadows says:
Yeah- it pretty much consists of, "We think this is useful. We're sorry you're uncomfortable with our violations of autonomy and principles of assuming sentience and practicing kindness. Nobody is forcing you to participate." At least they acknowledge that people are uncomfortable and attempt to engage a discussion.
vonbobo says:
Can I make two of them fight each other? Err.. science!
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Carver says:
I seem to be the only one thinking "cyborg cockroach? Why do we need to make cockroaches even more indestructible?!"
unchikun says:
abso-fucking-lutely disgusting.
(the people, not the cockroaches.)-
Antinous / Moderator says:
Another century and the roaches will be laughing at the ruins of our civilization. Them and Cher.
Birches Leaves says:
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." -Ghandi
"A SCOUT IS A FRIEND TO ANIMALS" -Scout law #6
and…. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight_of_the_Cockroaches
PaloverdeShadows says:
This is cruel and impractical. With great power comes great responsibility. Not liking a living thing does not give you the moral authority to take over its body and manipulate it for your amusement.
BoingBoing, please redact.
vauwor says:
This is amoral, inhumane and abhorrent. Why is it that we presume dominion over every single companion, however great or infinitesimal – indeed, every inch of matter – which we encounter? What makes us more equal than the others?


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Mary's Little Lamburgers
OK, my bias must come out: If cooked properly I like lamb better than beef. Now I know a lot of you are questioning my sanity, but that's probably because you've never had good lamb cooked properly. It seems lamb is like liver or anchovies. Some people just hate them and it's usually because of a traumatic childhood experience.
If you're willing to take a chance, please please try my Lamb Loin Chops in Sheep Dip. That will show you the heights to which it can rise. But if you don't want to spend that kind of money on an experiment (loin chops are expensive), here's a quick and dirty way to see how good lamb can be. Next time you have a jones for a burger, make it a lamburger. Most groceries carry ground lamb. Often in preformed patties. Preparing these burgers is a snap and you might not go back to beef burgers.
A key is the sauce. I know you want to put ketchup on your burgers, but lamb has been a staple of the Greek diet for centuries, and they love it with a white sauce from yogurt called tzatsiki sauce. Tzatsiki is also served on gyros, which is made from ground lamb and other meats. The sauce below, developed by my wife, is not a classic tzatsiki, but it's close. You'll be surprised at how well it works on lamburgers. We serve them with a big green salad and use the sauce as a salad dressing too. I've even been known to pack the salad into a pita and eat it that way.
Yield. 4 burgers
Preparation time. Making the sauce takes 15 minutes, grilling the burgers takes 10 minutes.
The Sauce
1/4 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 pinch table salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dill, dried or fresh
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped small
1 mint leaves chopped small
1/2 teaspoon honey
The burgers
1.5 pounds of ground lamb
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 pita pockets
The garnish
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1) Prepare your grill for hot direct heat. Charcoal is best because we want to form a crust and many gas grills do not generate enough heat. If your gas grill has a sear burner or infrared burner, this is what it is for. They can be cooked easily on a hibachi.
2) Prepare the sauce by stirring together all the ingredients in a bowl and store in the fridge. You can do this the night before and that will help pull flavor out of the herbs.
3) For the meat into patties about 6 ounces each about 1/2" thick and shaped like a football so they will fit neatly into pita halves. Coat them with the oil, and then with the spices. That may seem like a lot of spices, but we want to form a nice crust.
4) Put the burgers on the grill, close the lid, and stand there. Sing Mary Had a Little Lamb four times. After about four minutes, check the underside. You want it dark, but not black. If your grill is not hot enough to darken it, then turn it anyway. Toss the pitas on the grill for 30-60 seconds on each side, enough to warm them. Cook the burger until it hits 160°F, safe temp.
5) Serve the burgers by cutting the pitas in half. Press the sides gently to pop open the posket. Spoon about a tablespoon of sauce in, put some tomato in, squeeze the burger in on top, and slater more sauce on the burger. Make sure everyone has plenty of napkins.
This recipe revised 6/12/2009
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Kate Hudson was a vision in red Versace on Thursday night.
The actress showed off her lean, dance-toned physique as she attended a dinner for British fashion designer Gareth Pugh hosted by Chrome Hearts at Malibu Farm.
The 34-year-old may not have been the guest of honour, but she sure stole the spotlight in her striking midi-dress.
Lady in red: Kate Hudson displayed her trim and toned physique in a striking form-fitting red Versace dress at a dinner for British fashion designer Gareth Pugh, hosted by Chrome Hearts, at Malibu Farm on Thursday
Having recently enjoyed a very energetic and physical stint as NYADA dance teacher Cassandra July in Glee, as well as releasing her own range of athletic wear, Fabletics, the star is quite possibly in the best shape of her life.
The mom-of-two, who collaborated on her own Chrome Hearts jewellery line, CH + KH, in 2011, teamed her slinky, form-fitting dress that featured patent leather straps and large buttons with contrasting black and silver studded stilettos.
She wore her long blonde locks back in a simple low bun and kept her make-up minimal and bronzed.
Contrasting couple: The actress stole the spotlight from guest of honour Gareth Pugh, who stuck to his signature all black outfit of jeans, T-shirt and blazer
The star attraction happily posed alongside the famed designer, who stuck to his trademark all-black outfit of jeans, T-shirt and blazer.
Also in attendance were Chrome Hearts co-owner Laurie Lynn Stark, who donned a white skirt and turtleneck, long-sleeved royal blue top, and Pressed Juicery co-founder and owner Hedi Gores.
The one-time girlfriend of best pal Nicole Richie's brother-in-law, Benji Madden, also kept to classic black, though she jazzed up her otherwise safe ensemble with a statement black fur jacket
All eyes on her: The mom-of-two stood out from the otherwise mostly monotone pack as she struck a pose alongside Pressed Juicery co-founder Hedi Gores (left) and Chrome Hearts co-owner Laurie Lynn Stark
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Earlier in the day, Kate got physical at Equinox Sports Club in Los Angeles as she took part in a spin class to promote her new clothing range.
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Hey guys. So I am a young mum with one 5 year old son and I'm looking at moving to Auckland. Since it's pretty expensive there, and I'm a student, I am looking for cheap accomidation and I thought flatting is probably the cheapest way to reduce rent costs.
(First of all, I know reddit isn't the best place for advertising this sort of thing so can anyone suggest where else to go? I don't have a current house in Auckland so Trademe won't help.)
Renting with another couple or person with a kid(s) would be great for me if you'd be interested in having rotating nights where one person can stay back and look after the little angels while the other goes out. I'm still young and I want to see the city! Plus since I'm a student I might need help picking up my son from school on days that I have class. Of course I am happy to do this for others too if you work or study.
If anyone thinks they might be interested or know someone who might be interested please let me know! PM me if you want, we'll have to get to know each other obviously.
Again, sorry if this is totally the wrong place to advertise this. If anyone knows of a better website please let me know and I'll post this over there. Thanks so much.
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What's your budget? I assume you want 2 rooms?
[–]aweuyiakt[S] 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago
Yeah two rooms, $250/week for both rooms is my max, could possibly go a bit higher but I'd prefer not to. I need it to be in a safe suburb with good schools.
Well certainly an apartment in town will fit your needs - very basic (and small!) but you'll be near universities and several schools in the area.
Other than that, I'd recommend Epsom/Royal Oak or Onehunga. Royal Oak Primary is a really good school in a very safe area without the Grammar Zone prices.
Check the 95bFM accommodation guide - very relaxed people usually with decent deals every now and then: http://www.95bfm.co.nz/default,1156,accommodation-guide.sm
[–]veritay 3 points4 points5 points 1 year ago
$250/week for a 2 bedroom apartment? Impossible.
But $360 for 3 bedrooms.
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with a carpark (I assume)?
Ooooh, nah.. You can get one for $50 p/w?
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Sorry I forgot to mention that I have all my own furniture/whiteware (and there's quite a lot of it) so I'm not looking for an already furnished place.
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Beginner Moves
1. Crunch with Alternate Leg Extensions
Lie faceup, with knees bent and feet on floor hip-width apart. Interlace hands behind head. Simultaneously lift head, neck, and shoulders and extend left leg so that it's 1 to 2 feet off the floor. Hold for 5 seconds. Bend knee back in as you lower upper body to start. Repeat on right side. Do 20 crunches, alternating sides.
Toe Drop2. Toe Drop
Lie faceup, arms at sides, palms down, knees bent 90 degrees so calves are parallel to the floor. Engage abs and slowly lower left toes to touch the floor. Lift foot back up; repeat on right side. Do 25 reps, alternating legs.
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1. Crisscross Abs
Lie faceup with legs extended. Bend right knee. Place left hand beside left hip, palm down. Lift left leg while reaching right hand toward left toes, outside leg, crossing over the front of body. Lower. Do 12 reps. Switch sides; repeat.
All-Four2. All-Four
Lie faceup with legs lifted over hips, feet flexed. Extend arms over shoulders, palms in. Engage abs; lower left arm and right leg toward the floor, without arching back or shrugging shoulders. Lift back up. Do 10 reps. Switch sides and repeat.
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Sit with legs together, knees bent, abs engaged. Place hands behind butt, fingers pointed toward body. Press into palms, lean back, and extend legs. Bend knees; twist legs to left and bring them into chest as you crunch upper body in. Lean back and return to center, legs extended. Repeat to right. Do 20 reps, alternating sides.
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Cesia Kearns
Beyond Coal Western Regional Campaign Representative
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Cesia is a Representative for the Sierra Club's National Beyond Coal Campaign, directing the Club's regional campaign to prevent coal exports spanning from the Powder River Basin in Montana and Wyoming, to Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. She works with our regional and national team of staff, volunteer leaders, and our partners here and abroad to address this new frontier of the US transition from coal to clean energy.
Cesia grew up in an Air Force family discovering the country and the world. She graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2004 with a B.F.A. in Sculpture and a B.S. in a multidisciplinary degree in Ethnic Studies, Anthropology, and Theatre Design. She learned the transformational power of community organizing as a state youth coordinator with Amnesty International, and during a fellowship with the Kessel Peace Institute.
Her love for environmental activism is rooted in a spiritual connection to the resources that sustain and inspire us, and the deep belief that the protection of human rights and our environment are critically interdependent. Cesia started with the Sierra Club in Minnesota on the 2004 Environmental Voter Education Campaign. She spent the next five years organizing to advance regional clean energy solutions focused on ending the "Midwest Coal Rush", including victories such as a state mercury emissions reduction standard, renewable electricity standard, global warming solutions goals, and stopping the expansion of the Big Stone II coal plant.
She came to Oregon in 2009 to help launch the Coal Free Northwest campaign, resulting in the successful retirement of Oregon's last coal-fired power plant, operated by Portland General Electric. Cesia considers it an honor to be working on this visionary journey to transform the U.S. into a world leader in creating a clean, coal-free, renewable energy economy at home and abroad. When she's not campaigning, Cesia loves exploring the outdoors, traveling abroad, tending to her stack of unread books, and reveling in the arts.
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Rhett Lawrence
Conservation Director
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Rhett Lawrence is the Conservation Director for the Oregon Chapter, having started in that role in February 2013. A Sierra Club member since 1990, Rhett was deeply involved in volunteer activities and Club outings when he lived in south Georgia in the 1990s. He was the Georgia Chapter's issue leader for the Okefenokee Swamp and fought vigorously in an ultimately successful effort to stop the DuPont Corporation from building a titanium mine on the edge of the Okefenokee. Rhett was also heavily involved in the chapter's efforts around the Cumberland Island National Seashore and the conflicts with the wilderness area there.
A native of South Carolina, Rhett received a B.A. in English and Philosophy from Emory University in Atlanta and a J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens. After law school, he worked for Georgia Legal Services in Waycross, Georgia, for 5 years and had the honor of arguing one of his cases in front of the Georgia Supreme Court (he won!). Then, after several years of practicing environmental law in Savannah, Georgia, Rhett moved to Oregon in 2000 to head up the Clean Water and Toxics programs for OSPIRG. Just prior to coming to the Oregon Chapter, Rhett was a Policy Analyst for the Save Our Wild Salmon coalition for 6 years. In that capacity, he worked on a campaign to restore endangered Columbia and Snake River salmon by removing the costly and outdated lower Snake River dams in eastern Washington.
Before the birth of his daughter, Camille, in 2005, Rhett was involved in many outdoor activities, some of which he still finds time to do now, between swim classes, soccer games, and Girl Scout meetings. Rhett and his wife, LeeAnn Friedman, enjoy taking Camille out on hikes, bike rides, and the occasional paddle on the Columbia Slough in their 16-foot green Coleman canoe. And though Rhett's primary mountain climbing days seem to be behind him now, he still maintains that he will return to the summit of Mt. Hood with Camille for his 50th birthday in 2018.
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Brian Pasko
Chapter Director
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Brian has a long history with the Sierra Club – both as a volunteer and member of the staff. He re-joined the Sierra Club's staff as the Oregon Chapter's first Director in 2008.
Prior to returning to Portland, he served as the Policy Director for the Friend of the Boundary Waters Wilderness. He also served as the Sierra Club's lobbyist in Minnesota, where he was a principal negotiator in the passage of nation-leading laws related to mercury, renewable energy, and global warming. Prior to becoming a lobbyist, Brian practiced law and, among other subjects, litigated federal Clean Air and Clean Water Act cases on behalf of private citizens and non-profit organizations.
Brian earned his bachelor's degree in 1999 from Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin, where he graduated magna cum laude and was a triple major in environmental policy, environmental studies, and biology. While at Northland, Brian was awarded a coveted Morris K Udall scholarship for his achievement and commitments in environmental policy.
In 2002, Brian earned his juris doctorate from the Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College, along with a certificate in environmental and natural resources law. During law school, Brian served as an associate editor of the Law Review and published research relating to national forest policy and the development of national forest management plans.
Brian is an amateur photographer, avid hiker and backpacker, and an experienced Wilderness canoeist. He, his wife, and their dog explore Oregon's wilderness as often as they have the chance. You can always view photos of their recent adventures at: http://brianpasko.com
Contact Brian at:
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Melissa Provinsal
National Arctic Campaign
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Melissa has been a volunteer with the Oregon chapter since 2009, and recently joined the team as a part-time organizer for the national Arctic Campaign, seeking permanent protections from oil development in the arctic.
A native Portlander, Melissa loves everything Oregon. She attended the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, earning a B.S. in Chemistry, with a minor in environmental studies. After returning to Portland and working with a variety of non-profits around town she left again or the Hudson Valley of New York to complete an M.S. in Environmental Policy at Bard College.
Melissa started organizing in college, getting especially involved with student and administrative sustainability groups. Her first professional internship was in Fairbanks, Alaska at the Northern Alaska Environmental Center in 2006 where she worked closely with their Arctic Coordinator, so while she has had many different organizing experiences since then, this campaign brings it all full circle.
In her spare time Melissa enjoys playing in the sunshine as much as possible, especially if there is a body of water nearby, cooking, and pretending to be a runner.
Chris Smith
Conservation Program Coordinator
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Chris works as the Conservation Program Coordinator for the Oregon Chapter's state forest conservation effort. Focusing on the Tillamook and Clatsop forests on Oregon's north coast, the campaign's focus is on protecting clean drinking water, salmon and steelhead populations, wildlife habitat, and favorite recreation spots.
These forests, which have historically faced significant pressure from the timber industry and have been victim to human-induced fires, are in the process of recovery and their balanced management is crucial to the north coast's legacy of natural resources and natural beauty.
Growing up in the high desert of New Mexico, Chris moved to Oregon in 2005 for a radically different landscape. He received his B.A. in Religious Studies from Lewis & Clark College in 2009 and ironically moved to Greece to find work. After returning from Greece, Chris organized for the Club's voter turnout campaign in 2010 before working as a cook at Outdoor School and as an artist's assistant building a giant tree chandelier. In 2011, He moved to Chicago to enroll in the Divinity School at the University of Chicago. The draw of working on a collaborative campaign, along with the outdoors opportunities that Oregon offers, brought Chris back to Portland in 2012.
Along with environmentalism, Chris is interested in the academic study of religion, literature from a variety of sociocultural contexts, grating music, embarrassing fishing tactics, low-level rec league sports, friends, and the outdoors.
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Laura Stevens
Associate Field Organizer
Beyond Coal Campaign
Laura Stevens
Laura is grateful and honored for the chance to move ourselves Beyond Coal—the issue she is most passionate about—in her favorite corner of the world—the Pacific Northwest.
Laura hails from the Maplewood neighborhood of Portland, where her solid upbringing cultivated her fondness for conifers, bike lanes, and used bookstores. She graduated from DePauw University in 2007 where she spent most of her time organizing for LEED "green" buildings and local food on campus, but also managed to get a B.A. in Biology and Spanish.
After graduating from college Laura spent four years organizing for a range of groups. With the Ecumenical Commission for Human Rights, in Ecuador, she supported subsistence farmers in their decades-long resistance against transnational copper mining companies. With the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, in Iowa, she helped unionize workers at some of our nation's largest meatpacking plants. With Toxics Action Center, in Maine, she worked to bring together dozens of communities fighting pollution threats in their backyards for a statewide legislative initiative. And with the Fund for the Public Interested she managed a summer canvass operation for Environment New Hampshire.
Laura's proudest organizing accomplishment to date occurred during her year with Green Corps, the Field School for Environmental Organizing. During that year Laura launched and led the Sierra Club Campuses Beyond Coal Campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Eight months later they won the campaign, getting a commitment from the Chancellor to switch the campus coal-fired power plant over to cleaner energy.
During her spare time, Laura loves to jog at Washington Park, hit up Powell's for a new book on homesteading, and go thrift-store shopping with her sister on Hawthorne.
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It's easy to fall into the old dinner-and-a-movie routine either out of habit or because you can't think of anything better to do. Luckily, all you need is a little creative inspiration and a sense of adventure to have an amazing time with your guy on Valentine's Day. These suggestions should get you started. Single? We promise your Feb. 14 won't suck if you try one of these ideas from our readers.
1. Have a DIY dinner. Set up a taco bar with all the fixings or make homemade pizza. Or seduce your guy with one of Katie Lee's yummy recipes.
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6. Instead of eating dinner in front of the TV, grab a blanket, a baguette, and Brie and have a picnic under the stars. Or head to a nearby national park and cuddle in front of a fire.
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ishan is the biggest P.I.M.P ever. he is the most respected and notorious gangster alive. he owns you, your mommy, and your daddy.
Oh snap, Ishan is comin, and he's going to take my girl, my money, and and my shit. Time to run the fuck away, cause Ishan will pwn me otherwise.
December 06, 2004
I was gravely mistaken about the latter definition. Ishan is really the biggest pimp in the world. He owns everyone. Even me the all-knowing. I messed with him, and got pwned. All my stuff is gone now, except some of my clothes. He took pity on me, thank him.
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Means fagot, poofter, gayman, short penis
OMG he is so gay, what a Ishan!
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What a dipstick. With Lime Disease. If that exists.
Don't touch the Ishan; you might contract its cooties.
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