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That seems to be the case. An increasing number of studies are finding that overweight and obese people are more likely to develop cancer of various kinds. At least half a dozen types of cancer are believed to be directly affected by weight.
"As time goes on, we're realizing that obesity is related to more cancers than we originally suspected," said Dr. Donald Hensrud, an associate professor of preventive medicine and nutrition at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.
Researchers are unable to prove that obesity actually causes cancer because requiring people to either gain weight or keep their weight down in clinical trials would be impossible. Most of the data come from observational studies, in which people who are thinner are probably doing many things differently than their heavier counterparts. Any number of those factors might be responsible for the difference in cancer rates.
Still, the evidence is "convincing" for a cause-and-effect relationship between obesity and postmenopausal breast, colon, endometrial, esophageal, kidney and pancreas cancer, according to a 2007 report from the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research. The report also cited obesity as a "probable" cause of gallbladder cancer.
Scientists aren't sure how obesity might affect cancer risk, but "there are some plausible biological mechanisms by which this may occur," said Dr. Patricia Ganz, director of cancer prevention and control research at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.
One popular explanation is that extra weight boosts the body's production of hormones such as estrogen, insulin and insulin-like growth factor 1 — all of which have the potential to promote the growth of certain tumors. Another possibility is that fatness contributes to cancer growth by causing cells to divide more rapidly.
Mechanical factors may play a role in certain types of cancer. In the case of esophageal cancer, the culprit seems to be acid reflux. People who are overweight are more likely to experience chronic reflux, which can lead to precancerous changes by eroding the lining of the esophagus.
The suspected higher risk of gallbladder cancer might be explained by the increased tendency of obese people to develop gallstones. These stones cause inflammation that could promote cancer.
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Rates of obesity have steadily increased over the past few decades, more than doubling from 15% of adults in the early 1970s to 34% of adults in 2005-06, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Cancer rates also increased somewhat during this period, from a rate of 4 in 1,000 in 1975 to 4.56 per 1,000 in 2006 —although rates peaked in 1992 and have since been on the decline.
Scientists don't know how much of this increase in cancer is real. Much of it appears to reflect the fact that we now regularly go looking for cancer with mammograms and prostate specific antigen tests, which is one more reason why the relationship between obesity and cancer is so difficult to study.
The World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research made an attempt to quantify the relationship in a 2009 policy report. The report concluded that excess body weight has the largest effect on endometrial cancer, causing an estimated 49% of cases. This translates into an extra 20,700 people with endometrial cancer per year.
The policy report also calculated that being overweight or obese causes 35% of esophageal cancers (5,800 people per year), 28% of pancreatic cancers (11,900 people per year), 24% of kidney cancers (13,900 people per year), 21% of gallbladder cancers (2,000 people per year), 17% of breast cancers (33,000 people per year) and 9% of colon cancers (13,200 people per year) .
Dr. Moshe Shike, an attending physician at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center whose research focuses on cancer prevention, said he was skeptical about the idea of putting a number on something so slippery, saying that this implies accuracy where none exists. "We don't know the magnitude of the effect," he said.
Dr. Michael Thun, head of epidemiologic research for the American Cancer Society, agreed that the percentages are imprecise, but pointed out that numbers are often the best way to get results. "Numbers carry a strong message, just as estimates of death caused by smoking were very important to tobacco control," he said.
Most of the studies on weight and cancer risk define obesity using body mass index (BMI), a number that accounts for weight in relation to height. Someone who stands 5-foot-7 is considered "overweight" at 159 pounds and "obese" at 191 pounds. A third of Americans are overweight, and another third are obese.
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We ask a sexy babe what pisses her off. Today's Ballbreaker: Kaki West.
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I have a Twitter account—so does CNN, your ex and your ex's mother! But please do not tweet your every move and idiotic thought to the world. I don't care that you got a #3 from McDonald's, or that you have daddy issues (too much info, ladies), or that you are in line at Office Depot, or that you need to stop for gas or your personal weather forecast. When tweeting be creative, or witty, or just K.I.S.S.—KeepItSimple,Stupid! Do not tweet your life minute by minute. No one cares! Stop tweeting about nothing 24/7!
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If I'm in a conversation with someone, don't butt in and try to top whatever I'm saying. What do you feel you have to prove? "I can top your story with my x10 story"—good for you. I live in L.A. so the competition in the entertainment industry makes this a daily occurrence—you don't listen, you simply wait to hear yourself talk. And you have it in your mind that you must embellish and weave your story into a magical fairy tale. If I say, "I ran two miles at the gym, and I'm so tired," you will say, "Oh, I just ran a marathon with President Obama and didn't even break a sweat." You might not even notice, but this nonsense leaves the rest of the room staring with glazed and rolled eyes. You have no clue because you're incapable of shutting up. I have a solution: I will introduce you to someone just like you—so sit back and enjoy listening to the same sort of garbage you talk. Pretty soon the two of you will be telling stories about the time you and Hugh Hefner drove your Ferraris up the side of Mount Everest, and the rest of us will be happy we don't have to listen.
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(CelebNMusic247-News) Nicole Scherzinger Quits X Factor UK
Once again things are winding down and coming to an end for Nicole Scherzinger and X- Factor UK.
Nicole is making it clear by already hinting that this season's X Factor UK will be her first and last in the judge's chair.
The former Pusscat Doll singer recently revealed to a sourceL
"I'm really glad I did the show. I don't know if I'll come back next year."
We all know Nicole likes to win and the talent competition, but X-Factor hasn't been what it be made up to be in the UK anymore and the ratings have seriously dropped since it 2009 year.
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In ancient Rome, people decorated their homes and their temples with greenery during a special December feast. It was a happy time. No battles could be fought, the schools were closed, and people everywhere joined in the carnival-like atmosphere and gave each other presents.
So when did the Christmas tree go indoors? Legend has it that the tradition was begun by Martin Luther in Germany. He was a monk and church reformer who lived from 1483 to 1546. According to the legend, Luther was returning home one wintry night when he saw the stars twinkling in the sky through the tree branches. Luther was amazed by the sight, and when he arrived home, he was eager to tell his family about it. To help them understand, he went to the woods and cut down a small fir tree. Luther brought it indoors and decorated it with candles, which represented the stars he had seen.
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Overweight Physicians Display Bias in Obesity Care
Doctors who are overweight or obese are less likely than physicians of normal weight to diagnose weight problems with their heavy patients or to launch discussions with them about their need to slim down, says a Johns Hopkins report that its authors say is the first of its kind.
The report "indicates that if you're a heavier physician you are biased when it comes to providing obesity care and that may be something physicians do not realize they're doing," lead author Sara Bleich, assistant professor of health policy at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, explains in an interview.
"When they see patients who look like themselves—in that overweight or obese category—they think, 'This person looks like me and I feel healthy, therefore let me focus on the more extreme'" complaints or issues they may have, such as diabetes and hypertension, rather than the underlying excess weight which may exacerbate their health problems.
Bleich's paper was published in this month's issue of the journal Obesity.
The paper is based on responses to 49 questions in a cross-sectional survey answered by 500 randomly selected primary care physicians—internists and general and family practitioners—who see patients at least 35 hours a week. They were drawn from the Epocrates Honors Panel of 145,000 doctors verified by the American Medical Association's master file, and they received a $25 voucher for their time.
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I am rather concerned about calculating whether a physician is overweight based on height and BMI alone. I work with surgeons, some of whom would fall into the overweight category, but this is because they lift weights... However, I do believe the "if the patient looks like me and I'm healthy, ergo, they must be health, too" belief is prevalent throughout society.
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Garden Fields School donates thousands to new Ugandan borehole
2:00pm Saturday 12th April 2014 in News By Rebecca Perring, Senior Reporter
Children at a St Albans primary school have been praised for their fundraising efforts after a Ugandan village received a life-changing borehole.
Pupils at Garden Fields School have raised £2,400 towards a new borehole through embracing a 'Penny in a bottle' challenge, saving as many pennies, two pence and five pence pieces in a water bottle as they could in a month.
The school's council devised posters and publicity around the school and the fundraising scheme was run as an inter-house challenge. After emptying out the contents of their bottles it then took two people four days solidly to count up the grand total.
Chris Jukes, head teacher at the Townsend Drive school said: "The children really latched on to the ideas of fundraising by collecting pennies in a water bottle.
"It was a really super effort and shows the caring side of children at Garden Fields."
The project is one of many schemes designed by Harpenden charity, Spotlight on Africa (HSoA) to raise awareness of the lives of people in Uganda within schools in the Harpenden and St Albans area.
Hilary Hollick, HSoA's schools liaison officer, said: "Thanks to the children's fundraising efforts there is now a borehole in a place which did not have clean water before.
"I showed a video of the villagers from Mukaga thanking the children for their new borehole. The children positively glowed with pride to think that their money has made such a difference to these people's lives
Created in 2007, HSoA was founded out of a commitment by a group of Harpenden residents to transform the lives of some of the poorest people in sub-Saharan Africa.
The schools are currently focusing on projects about clean water, with the charity explaining the impact of dirty water on people's health.
Ms Hollick added: "Before the villagers would have walked for miles to get water, which even then may not have been clean. Now they can just pump the water out of the borehole in their village, meaning children can go to school and they are less likely to get sick."
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Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean you're free to forget about sun protection. When shopping for back-to-school supplies, make sure to add a broad-brimmed hat, UV-blocking sunglasses, and sunscreen to your shopping cart. Children in elementary school usually have outdoor recess between 10 AM and 2 PM, a time when the sun is especially intense. Just one severe sunburn in childhood doubles the chances of developing melanoma later in life. So while preparing for school, make sure to remind your children about the importance of seeking the shade and applying sunscreen before going outdoors.
"The sun's ultraviolet rays don't go away when the summer is over," said Perry Robins, MD, President of The Skin Cancer Foundation." Children spend a great deal of time outdoors throughout the school year – walking to and from school, and during recess, after-school sports and field trips. We encourage children to develop a year-round sun protection regimen to lower their risk of developing skin cancer later in life."
Although sunscreen is an essential part of a complete sun protection program, you may need to check with administrators before sending your children to school with a bottle. Many schools prohibit students from bringing in sunscreen and some require a doctor's note. Others not only allow sunscreen but may provide it for student use. To ensure your child can take advantage of available sun safety measures, download The Skin Cancer Foundation's sun protection form and have your child's doctor sign it.
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Kanye West's plans to executive produce a black version of the Muppets with fellow Chicago rapper Rhymefest were recently revealed. SOHH caught up with Fest to get the details on the upcoming Comedy Central show called "Allligator Boots."
"Alligator Boots is like something that when you hear it you want to laugh," Rhymefest said of the title. He and Kanye tried to specifically avoid a title that would limit their show to an urban or hip-hop audience.
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"Alligator Boots" already has a slew of comedians such as David Allen Grier, Rashida Jones, Aries Spears from "Mad TV" and Earthquake signed on to lend their voices. It will be co-executive produced by Rhymefest, Kanye and Dan Kellison of Jackhole Productions ("Crank Yankers," "The Man Show").
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Each week, the show will have a new guest host come on and interact with the puppets. The first show will feature Ye and Kim Kardasian. An exact date for the debut has not been determined but Fest says fans can expect it sometime next year. "For now we're just going to say 2009."
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The NFLPA has trained what seems like everyone to understand that the NFL will be locking out the players. If you look at the NFLPA website, it even says "Lockout Watch" at the very top.
But can you blame them? The NFL has taken steps to give the perception that they are in lockout preparations -- doing the TV deals to guarantee payment in 2011 even in the absence of football, writing coaches contracts with protection from a work stoppage, hiring the NHL "lockout lawyer", the American Needle case and hiring Troy Vincent, former NFLPA president.
The players on Wednesday took legal action against the owners regarding the TV contracts they've negotiated arguing that the creation of the "lockout fund' comes at the expense of the players -- a violation of the 1993 agreement between the two sides -- and that the NFL "left money on the table" in order to secure guaranteed payments in 2011 thus not maximizing revenue -- another violation of that 1993 agreement.
With the players taking legal action against the owners, how will this affect the CBA negotiations? On the surface it seems that this would hurt the negotiations.
DeMaurice Smith said during a conference call Wednesday it would not affect the discussions between the two sides but declined to elaborate.
Upon further review, it may actually help the chances of avoiding a work-stoppage.
Look at this way: Arguably the league's biggest advantage over the players is the presence of the $4 billion "lockout fund' that they'll receive regardless of whether there's football. This allows them to make payments on their stadiums and pay whoever it is they need to pay. In fact, with no costs, they could actually see a "windfall of profits" as Smith calls it.
If the players win this case -- and that money is put into escrow and unable to be touched by the league -- they lose arguably their biggest bargaining chip. This would potentially push the owners into a higher level of urgency to get a CBA deal done and eliminate much of their leverage.
So in the end, what might be best for the game would be a win for the players in this case.


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Don't know if anybody owns the game Madden 13 here, or even a console to play with. But if you do, you can mix in the discussion about player ratings in Madden 13. Which players you think are under or overrated and maybe you have a overall rating in mind for Madden 14 (25). I'll kick off with how I see things.
Da'Quan Bowers - 75 overall -> should be in the 78 - 80 range
Mason Foster - 75 overall -> should be in the 80 range
Davin Joseph - 88 overall -> should be 90 at least
If no one have interest in these type of discussion, i'll delete this.


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Along with finding cocaine in the shoe of one man, authorities also were confronted at a residence by a suspect with a handgun.
The operation's goal was to target 21 suspects who had outstanding warrants in the community, and those suspected of selling controlled substances.
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El Centro, CA - The Imperial County Sheriffs Department has determined that the male subject in a video sent to their attention was 34 year old Anthony Sanchez of Heber, Ca. Friday afternoon Mr. Sanchez voluntarily came to the Sheriff's Office and was arrested and booked into the Imperial County Jail on Felony Child Abuse charges, a violation of California Penal Code Section 273a(a).
The Imperial County Sheriffs Office is investigating video footage sent to them on YouTube showing an adult using a belt to strike a child a number of times. Lieutenant Scott Sheppeard says "the video footage had been put onto YouTube prior to the notification of our agency." He says "we have been actively investigating the incident since the time it was reported Wednesday."
The video that has since been taken off YouTube shows a man playing ball in his back yard with a young boy. It appears to be videotaped by a neighbor from a house overlooking the back yard. The adult appears to be playing ball with the child but stops to whip him with a belt or strap to reinforce his apparent displeasure with how the child is performing. The child seems quite distressed. The neighbor is heard to open the window and challenge the man to stop.
Lieutenant Scott Sheppeard of the Imperial Sheriffs Office says no further information will be released until he has updated information or details. KSWT is continuing to follow this story and will post updates as soon as they are confirmed.
There have been reports the person in the video is Imperial Irrigation District Board of Director Anthony Sanchez.
The Imperial County Sheriffs Department has not confirmed Mr. Sanchez is a person they are talking to about this case. KSWT did talk to Sanchez's attorney Ryan Childers and he says he and Mr. Sanchez were in contact with the Sheriffs Office Thursday morning and will cooperate with their investigation however they can.
He says at this point no charges have been filed against Mr. Sanchez and he says if there comes a point if they are filed Mr. Sanchez will turn himself in.
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Focus on the entire product life cycle
Sustainability is more than environmental protection and social engagement. At Henkel, sustainable development starts with the selection of the raw materials for its branded products, involves manufacturing, distribution and communication, and takes the use phase and disposal into account as well, thus encompassing the entire value chain. At an information event on July 1, experts used practical examples to demonstrate how the company exercises its responsibility in its Laundry & Home Care business and why this is so important, especially in challenging times.
Sustainability is not just a question of supporting individual social projects and making charitable donations. It goes a lot further, looking at issues such as where the raw materials for the products are sourced and how much energy is used to produce them, how much energy is consumed during product use, and whether the ingredients are biodegradable. At an information event on July 1, Henkel experts showed how the principle of sustainability is applied throughout all stages of the product life cycle in line with the "Quality & Responsibility" initiative of the Laundry & Home Care business. "Our ambition is to set a new quality benchmark in the marketplace and take the lead in sustainability in the markets we serve," says Dr. Friedrich Stara, Executive Vice President Laundry & Home Care, who is responsible for Henkel's global Laundry & Home Care business. "For our laundry and home care brands sustainability is an key innovation driver and makes an essential contribution to ensuring the future viability of our company."
Example: Raw materialsHenkel has been using ingredients based on renewable raw materials for many years. One example is the ingredients for washing-active substances – the surfactants. These can be manufactured from palm kernel oil. Here, Henkel has been involved since 2003 in the Round Table on Sustainable Palmoil (RSPO). In order to promote a Book & Claim system for palm kernel oil from sustainable cultivation, Henkel became the first company in the world to purchase certificates for the products of its Terra Activ brand. The ingredients of the Terra Activ cleaner range are based up to 85 percent on renewable raw materials.
Example: Production and distributionBased on the 2007 levels, Henkel has set itself the target for 2012 of reducing the energy consumption per metric ton of output by 15 percent and water consumption by ten percent. The volume of waste is also to be cut by ten percent. This can only be done through highly efficient production operations. At all sites, experts therefore regularly improve the facilities and searching for new ways to conserve resources. For example, a new technology for compressed air generation and use helped the site at Vienna, Austria, to reduce its energy consumption by some 45 percent.
Example: Use phaseIn the overall life cycle of many Henkel products, most of the climate-damaging greenhouse gases are not generated during manufacture but during the use phase, for example to heat the water in the washing machine or the dishwasher. Henkel therefore continuously optimizes the formulations of its laundry detergents and household cleaners so that even at low temperatures they already deliver very high performance – such as Persil Actic Power, Somat 7 or Somat 9 do. By selecting low temperature programs, consumers can thus help to protect the climate and save money at the same time.For example, by washing laundry at 30 instead of 60 degrees Celsius, the average savings in climate-damaging greenhouse gases is about 480 grams CO2 per wash cycle. This may sound like a small step at first. But with three laundry loads a week, the savings potential adds up to some 74 kilograms of CO2 per year. This is more or less what a mid-size car would emit when traveling from Hamburg to Frankfurt (400 km). With about 40 million households in Germany washing an average of 155 machine loads per year, the savings potential is impressive.
DisposalLaundry detergents and household cleaners are designed to be used with water and are therefore carried out into the environment along with wastewater. The main factors here are improving the biodegradability and selecting ingredients with the lowest possible ecotoxicological impact. Already in 1958, Henkel launched an environmental program to monitor the water in the Rhine river near Düsseldorf. Henkel has also done pioneering work in developing computer-based prediction instruments for the concentration of ingredients in the environment or in finding substitutes for phosphate.
For the first time Henkel offers users an opportunity to follow the media event on July 1 on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/henkel
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Air King 9718 18 Inch Ceiling Mount Fan
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Give your commercial space the much-needed cooling it deserves this season! The Air King 9718 18 inch ceiling mount fan can provide you with crisp breezes of air without butchering up your wallet for these great reasons:
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The blade, guards, and mounts are all made from powder coated steel. This makes the 9718 durable enough to last and to do its job properly. The 9718 can push up to 3190 CFMs on its high setting! A plastic fan, for example, just wouldn't be able to circulate that much air!
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- Product Dimensions: L: 24.00" x W: 10.50" x H: 28.00"
- Product Weight: 23.10 lbs.
- Product Color: Black
- Application: Ideal for gyms, auditoriums, schools, churches and industrial spaces that need powerful air circulation
- Type: Ceiling Fan , Electric Fan
- Warranty: , 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty
- Max Air Flow: 3190 CFM
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- Diameter: 18 inches
- Watts: watts, 180 watts
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Thank you!
I am a gay male. Likely I'm one of the oldest users on tumblr. I'm 74. Yes, young readers seventy four. I have been with my partner Carl for 47 years now.
Please know that while we both know technology very well, we are also trying very hard to remember, and use correctly, the new dialogue that has grown. So, if any words appear here that are not considered correct…it is not because I refuse to use them. It's because I haven't heard them. Or seen them. Or am emotional enough while writing this that I simply use "old fart" words.
We have both been through it all. The hiding because it was illegal, the fear and pain of the loss of fifteen different friends and acquaintances from A.I.D.S. The times when you literally (not virtually) could not walk the streets without meeting someone that had a sign, or a pamphlet that declared A.I.D.S was God's way of "ridding the earth" of homosexuality. We lived through the burning of homes, and clubs, and bars. We lived through the beating deaths. I lived through a beating that nearly lost me my right eye and left me completely deaf in the right ear. Carl lost several jobs because "he must be…" or "we know." We lived through hatred that was terrifying and sickening and unimaginable to some today.
The hatred is still there. The overt and the subtle. Things are, however better (it's a terrible word, I know). Carl and I married. We debated making it very public, but decided on a personal ceremony. The photos are filled with our friends who are 90 and…well…have a few pages stuck together, to new friends who are young enough to be our grandchildren.
Carl and I are in a variety of fandoms. Yes, we are trekkies-we bought our first color television just for Star Trek. Now Carl loves Supernatural (and thinks it's gone so far down the crapper that they've actually made Naomi an Alien). I like Teen Wolf and we both watch Sherlock.
The opening statement made by the anon is so, so true. And to us, it is a new form of hatred. I read fanfic and write it. Carl and I both enjoy all forms of fanworks.
Here's the kicker… Neither of us is a Sherlock/John shipper. We both see Sherlock and John as two men who have a very unique and incredibly strong friendship. Here's the irony: I have been called a homophobe for not shipping Sherlock and John. I received hate messages in my (now deleted) Sherlock blog when I answered 'do you ship Johnlock?' with the single word 'no'. It was oddly amusing: "Homophobe", "die cis scum!", "go kill yourself", "you must be a lonely, fat, hag".
When straight people go out of their way to "prove" that John and Sherlock (and other fandom characters) are gay, and do so with the cry of "if you don't ship it, you hate gays!" It is an ironic form of hatred and, in a way, homophobia: These straight people are so determined to show that they aren't homophobic, that they fail to see how damaging their fetishization and "look at how accepting I am!" is. That, queers can actually see a friendship between John and Sherlock (and any other fandom characters). That seeing a friendship, and not shipping John and Sherlock is simply that… Seeing a friendship.
When you demand, dear straight people, that others ship Johnlock, and demand that if you don't "ship" you are homophobic… You are the one that is showing intolerance and hate: Your quest to prove that you're on "our side" only proves your ignorance, your desperation to been seen as an ally, and the fact that you don't actually see queer issues, or respect those that are queer.
You only want to see two guys have hot (or painfully bad, and painfu,l considering the how…painfully it is written the majority of the time) sex.
Read it; learn things.
Ok so y'all know by now that I don't watch TV and barely even know what "shipping" means but I've got mad respect for my elders and this guy knows what's up with gay fetishization by straight folks.
Wish the OP's URL was on this post. Wanna follow. And give him a great big hug. And a high five for being right.
This man is my fucking hero and I can only hope to be as great and eloquent as him some day.
#it's either blatant denial of actual gay relationships#or fetishization#people who are hateful towards those who fit into gay stereotypes#and those who need to perpetuate them even when there are none#god you basically can't fucking win as a queer person#like every time i watch tv i see something homophobic and i'm just like u r g h#sighs
These Women Are About To Tell You Some Things That Are Absolutely None Of Your Business
Holy shit women on fire. This video gave me chills. If you do nothing at all today - watch this!
this shit is fucking A+++++++++++++++++ omg perfection
Things parents forget to tell their children:
- Bodies are hairy. No matter the gender, your face will have hair and that is more than okay.
- Your butthole is going to have some hair too. And maybe your nipples. And your tummy. And where ever else.
- Stretch marks. Those are a thing. Everyone gets 'em. If you don't, you probably don't have skin.
- Vaginas smell. Every vagina has a scent. Don't worry about it! (Unless something seems wrong, then go get it checked out! No need to feel embarrassed or ashamed.)
- Vaginas come in all different shapes, sizes, colors, flavors. All are beautiful.
- Penises come in all different shapes, sizes, colors, flavors. All are beautiful.
- You don't need to shave anything if you don't want to. It's tooootally not mandatory.
- Sometimes people get butt acne.
- You can have a vagina and want short hair and think dresses are just the worst.
- You can have a penis and want long hair and think dresses are just the best.
- You can wear whatever you want and style your hair however you want.
- You can even think whatever the hell you want.
- People might tell you that you are a girl because you have a vagina. People might tell you that you are a boy because you have a penis. People will tell you what your gender is. But in reality, you don't have to be that gender. You don't have to be either of those genders.
- You are what you are and it's just the worst thing if you try and hide that.
You can have a penis and want to have a vagina and it's ok. You can have a vagina and want to have a penis and it's ok.
here's a screen cap of a correspondence between a woman named telisha cobb and senator campfield, who is at the forefront of tennessee's "don't say gay" bill (actually called the classroom protection act), a bill which would require teachers, counselors, etc. to inform parents if their children are gay, or even if they ~appear~ to be gay. (here is some more information about it.) she posted it on her facebook (easier to read!) and is urging others to share it so the word can get out about what an unbelievable asshole this dude is (if it wasn't already obvious enough).
in case you're having trouble reading the screen cap, it says:
Senator Campfield,
I am writing to you as a mother, active citizen and born & raised Tennessean. You are an embarrassment to our great state. Folks all over the country and here in Tennessee are looking at the bills that you are proposing in shock. They are the most ignorant and morally lacking legislation that could be proposed this year. It is clear that you are targeting homosexuals and low income families with hogwash legislation. You need to search your heart, your values and your Christianity to find a better way to represent us as a whole. We will do everything in our power to make sure you are not here in 2014. There are numerous grass root parties that are making their voices heard.
his super classy response to her email reads:
You seem to have some serious, deep anger issues. Have you ever thought about therapy? I hear they are doing some wonderful things with medication these days.
Yours in service,
Sen. Stacey Campfield
like come on. you've gotta be kidding me here.
so! if you wouldn't mind reblogging this and spreading the word, that would be great! telisha wants others to spread this around as much as they possibly can. this is a totally inappropriate and unprofessional way of addressing criticism and more people need to know about this dude and what he's trying to pull.
Wow. That's some bullshit.
man people who talk about how headcanoning characters as trans ~changes everything about them~ will never not make me mad
a trans girl is a girl
a trans guy is a guy
and like exploring the idea of jade and roxy as trans girls or dirk and jake as trans guys would be really interesting considering their weird upbringings??? how do carapacians conceptualize gender and how does roxy relate to that vs all of the older earth culture stuff she reads about? how would dysphoria present itself in jake when he was basically raised by movies, where the only representations of trans people you're gonna find are "gross" "crossdressing" "men" "pretending" to be women?
would alpha!rose have known through her visions or whatever that roxy and dirk would be trans or would roxy have been left a huge stash of menstrual products that she didn't need while dirk wound up having to fashion pads out of discarded seagull feathers (!!!SADSTUCK!!!)
no but clearly ppl only write trans characters for fetishization
even the fans who are actually trans
glares fucking daggers at my inbox
Trans Etiquette 101: No Offense, But That's Offensive
1. Ask permission to ask questions. Even if you think you know they are comfortable answering, they may actually not be or maybe not in that setting, and it is just rude and pretty off-putting to not ask. Say, "Hey do you mind if I ask you some things about your transition? I've been a little curious – feel free to not answer or say no."
2. Avoid private and personal questions. Even a so-called open book like me doesn't want to discuss my sex life with most anyone. If you really want to know about trans men and sex, ask in general terms – i.e. "Are many trans men 'stone butch' in bed?" vs. "Are you stone butch in bed?" BIG difference.
3. Do not ask questions that in any way challenge the trans person's gender identity or expression or could obviously lead to dysphoria. Do NOT, for example, ask if a trans man will grow to be 'average male height' or if a trans woman is uncomfortable with the size of her hands. I've gotten, "Are you ever going to look your age?" Ouch, honey.
4. Phrase your questions in a way that affirms a trans person's gender. And avoid anything that defines the trans person in terms of who they once "were." This is pretty simple, actually. Instead of asking if someone is "still legally female," ask what the steps are to becoming legally male and if they have completed them.
5. Avoid comparisons to non-trans people and never use the term "real" in distinguishing between transgender and non-transgender people. "Cisgender" or "non-trans" are the only appropriate ways to signify non-trans status.
6. If it is a general question, try Google first. There is a lot of information on the internet and an open trans person should not be a stand-in for your own research.
7. Do not ask what the person's birth name was. There is absolutely no reason for you to need to know this and it is likely something this person wants distance from. It is a particularly offensive question when phrased, "What is your REAL name." After all, Sebastian is my real name and has been since I started asking people to use it.
8. Request specific permission to ask questions relating to genitalia, even if you've already received general permission to ask other personal questions. "Are you comfortable discussing your genitalia?" Chances are they aren't. After all, do you want to talk about yours? But some people are and I acknowledge that there is definitely education needed on the topic so I am not opposed entirely to asking questions, as long as you get extra permission first.
9. Be wary of your phrasing. If you aren't sure how to talk about trans issues, you need to announce that in the beginning. Be open to correction and don't get defensive if a trans person is offended by something you say. As a heads up, don't refer to a trans person as their previously-assigned gender – don't say "when you were a girl" to a trans man for example. A more accurate and safer route is "before you transitioned" or "when you were living as a girl."
10. Be aware of your setting. These are private conversations. Don't approach someone at a crowded party or in algebra class and expect them to have a trans chat with you.
11. Be sensitive to the person's comfort level throughout the conversation. If they've given you permission but are obviously growing uncomfortable discussing things, don't press. Be grateful for the information you've gained and change the subject.
12. Respect the person's privacy. Unless this person stated otherwise, the personal information they gave you is not for you to share with the world.
Always worth a reblog.
Yes. (I am grateful that my first trans friends, in London in the early 80s, did not mind my incredibly personal questions.)
desertmint replied to your post: biochip: t34lbloods: by the way if you guys are…That's… seriously what people are focusing on with this update? I've been too busy drowning in FRIENDSHIPPY FEELS and CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT to browse the tags.
yeah, I had to get off the tag last night because I was so grossed out by it.
all I've seen on my dash is people being right of course because my dash is awesome but I still just don't give a shit, like anyone whose opinion of Dirk is going to change based on what they think his sexuality is is a huge asshole so who cares.
especially when you consider that Dirk grew up 400 years in the future, so you can't even talk about his sexuality affecting his life in ways that it affects queer people now, because he didn't grow up in a culture that stigmatizes queerness. he didn't grow up in a CULTURE, period. why would you ever assume that he would have the same cultural referents for gayness?
#actually if anything in the upd8 surprised me it was him saying jane had a 'natural advantage' #for being a girl #because why would you assume that #it's interesting to me because dirk is the history buff #he grew up in the 25th century but he does have a lot of secondhand cultural knowledge of the 21st #so imagine growing up gay and not thinking much of it #and then discovering that the way you feel would have made you part of a marginalized group in the era your friends live in#THAT must be weird #so like it totally makes sense to me that dirk would be like 'why do we have to throw the word gay around' #'why does it even have to be a thing' #he must have assumed that jane had a 'natural advantage' because he knew how things were in jake and jane's time #this stuff is what's interesting to me not the BUT IS HE GAY OR NOT bullshit #what if you had some friends from a different culture and you found out that like #smiling when happy was something that they considered odd and it would cause people to lump you in with a marginalized group#like something that you'd never even thought about #how weird would that be#and how pissed off would you be that it was something you even had to think about
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Residents can get rid of their
unused and old prescription medications at the Dispose-a-Med event, hosted by the
Pima County Sheriff's Department on Saturday.
Prescription and
over-the-counter tablets, capsules, liquids, and creams can be collected anonymously
and for free from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Pantano Christian Church, located at 1755
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Metal or glass inhalation
aerosol bottles, syringes and epipens will not be accepted. Items will not be
The Pima County Sheriff's
Department collected approximately 1,553 pounds of unused or expired
prescription drugs in 2012, according to department officials.
reveal that teenagers abuse prescription drugs more than any other illegal drug
except for marijuana. They may have free access to these drugs from friends and
relatives, medicine cabinet raids or from "pharming parties," where
teens barter legal drugs and get high, according to a news release.
one in five teens report intentionally misusing someone else's prescription
drugs to get high, officials say.
department encourages disposing of these medications because flushing or
pouring them down a sink cause ecological harm as wastewater treatment
facilities are not designed to remove those drugs.
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October 31, 2013
Gina M. Paige explained that the organization, African Ancestry, started with Dr. Rick Kittles, genetic researcher at Howard University who was interested in isolating the gene that caused prostate cancer, one of the leading causes of death in our community. He found this research methodology applicable in other genetic detective research and so in 2003 African Ancestry was founded with Ms. Paige.
January 5, 2013
This year, on the 150 anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, we all need to heed the words of Sister Jayne Cortez: "And if we don't fight / if we don't resist / if we don't organize and unify and / get the power to control our own lives / Then we will wear / the exaggerated look of captivity …" And don't miss Wanda's excellent, no holds barred reviews of "Django Unchained," "Lincoln and "Red Hook Summer," plus Dr. King birthday events listing and much more
March 8, 2011
There is no possibility of understanding what is happening in Libya within a Eurocentric framework. Libya's system and the battle now taking place on its soil stands completely outside of the Western imagination. The battle that is being waged in Libya is fundamentally a battle between pan-African forces on the one hand, who are dedicated to the realization of Qaddafi's vision of a united Africa, and Libyan Arab forces who look toward Europe and the Arab world for Libya's future.


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Frank V. Bright
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Office: 511 Natural Sciences Complex
Phone: (716) 645-4180
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Lab website: http://www.ubbrightgroup.com/
- B.S., University of Redlands (1982)
- Ph.D., Oklahoma State University (1985)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Indiana University (1985-87)
- Visiting Professor, School of Chemical Engineering, Georgia Tech (1994-95)
Awards & Honors:
- 3M, Inc. Non-tenured Faculty Award (1988-91)
- UB, SUNY Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Award for Excellence in Teaching (1998)
- Eastern New York Section of the American Chemical Society Buck-Whitney Medal (1999)
- SUNY Chancellors' Award for Excellence in Teaching (2000)
- SUNY Outstanding Inventors Award (2002)
- New York Section of the Society for Applied Spectroscopy Gold Medal (2003)
- American Chemical Society Akron Section Award (2003)
- Niagara Frontier Intellectual Property Law Association, Technical Societies Council of the Niagara Frontier, "2003 Inventor of the Year, Life Sciences" (2004)
- A. Benedetti-Pichler Award in Microchemistry from the American Microchemical Society (Nov. 2005)
- Jacob F. Schoellkopf Medal, WNY Section, ACS (2006)
- "Most Promising Technology" Smart Start Venture Forum, UNYTECH, Universities of Upstate New York Venture Forum (2007)
- Entrepreneurial Spirit Award (2008)
- Visionary Innovator (2x) ( 2008)
- Niagara Frontier Intellectual Property Law Association, Technical Societies Council of the Niagara Frontier, "2007 Inventor of the Year, Physical Sciences" (2008)
- SUNY Distinguished Professor (2008)
The primary theme linking all our research work is that significant improvements in analytical methods and materials will derive from a deeper understanding of the key molecular-level events and processes that are involved.
Research Summary:
Current efforts in our laboratories focus on the following research topics:
- Sensors, Arrays, and Detectors
- Tailored Materials
- Environmentally Friendly Chemistries
- Chemical Analysis of Things As They Are
- Instrumentation
Sensors, Arrays, and Detectors
Many researchers are seeking to develop new tools that can detect and quantify the concentration of a wide variety of target analytes within a sample.
We have set about to develop new integrated chemical sensor array systems for simultaneous multi-analyte detection. In collaborative efforts with colleagues across UB we are focusing on the following research topics:
- The chemistry within sol-gel-derived xerogels
- Tailored xerogel-based sensors and biosensors
- New types of molecularly imprinted xerogels
- Small, low power light sources, sensors, and detectors
- Integrated systems
Students who carry out research in this area become exposed to modern instrumentation, pin-printing strategies, templating/imprinting schemes, biomolecule handling, electronics, codesign, assay development, and materials chemistry.
Tailored Materials
New materials are at the heart of numerous technologies. In our laboratories new materials are under development for chemical sensor platforms, to decrease bio-adhesion on ocean going vessels, and to improve wound restitution.
In collaborative efforts with Professor Detty in this Department we have been developing advanced types of anti-fouling materials for use in fresh water and marine applications.
In a multidisciplinary team effort with researchers across campus and colleagues at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, we are developing novel resorbable laminated repair membranes for accelerated and sustained wound repair.
Students who conduct research in this area become exposed to modern instrumentation, biomolecule handling, biochemistry, bioengineering, bioassay development, materials chemistry, and interfacial chemistry.
Environmentally Friendly Chemistries
There is clear economic, environmental, energy-related, and political motivation to replace or at the very least minimize the use of certain liquids solvents.
Supercritical fluids (SFs) and room temperature ionic liquids (ILs) represent two alternative solvent systems that have attracted significant attention.
Our research group is focusing on the following topics:
- Oligomer/polymer tail and junction point accessibility, dynamics, and mobility in SFs and ILs
- Solvation at interfaces in contact with SFs and ILs
- Protein behavior in ILs
Students that conduct research in this area become exposed to modern instrumentation, polymers, surface chemistry, high-pressure chemistry, ionic liquids, and supercritical fluid science and technology.
Chemical Analysis of Things As They Are
Spectroscopic measurements are at the heart of many assays. Unfortunately, it is impossible to obtain accurate analytical information by using traditional spectroscopic techniques without performing a significant amount of sample pre-treatment before the measurement step.
We are developing multi-photon excited fluorescence techniques (MPEF) to allow "chemical analysis of things as they are".
Students that conduct research in this area become exposed to modern ultrafast laser instrumentation, assay development, and novel sample handling strategies.
Much of our research relies on state-of-the-art instruments. In cases where the requisite instrument is available commercially or available in other laboratories, we will either purchase the instrumentation or we will travel to those laboratories and collaborate. However, when the instrumentation for our needs is not available elsewhere or usage is impractical, we will design and construct our own instrumentation.
A partial listing of the major instrumentation that is available in our research laboratories includes the following:
- SLM model 48000 multi-harmonic Fourier instrument (frequency domain). This system is capable of routine steady-state fluorescence anisotropy and intensity, picosecond time-resolved fluorescence anisotropy and intensity decay, and phase-resolved fluorescence measurements.
- Hybrid SLM model 4850 fluorimeter. This system uses frequency-domain cross correlation detection with photomultiplier tubes or time-domain detection with a microchannel plate photomultiplier tube and time correlated single photon counting. The system is capable of steady-state and picosecond (frequency- and time-domain) fluorescence measurements under one-, two-, and three-photon excitation conditions.
- Femtosecond Ti:sapphire laser system. This system consists of a Coherent model Mira 900F Ti:sapphire laser, a cw argon-ion pump laser (Coherent, Model Innova 400), a pulse-picker (Coherent, Model 9200), and a second and/or third harmonic generation system (CSK, Model Super Doubler/Tripler). The system produces 100-200 fs long pulses at 725-950 nm (fundamental), 363-475 nm (second harmonic), and 242-317 nm (third harmonic). Average powers in excess of 1.5 W are possible.
- An IBH model 5000-W-SAFE with flashlamp (40 kHz), LED (1 MHz), and diode laser (1 MHz) excitation. This system is capable of performing picosecond and nanosecond time correlated single photon counting fluorescence measurements.
- A home built time-resolved fluorimeter. This system consists of N2 pump laser (PTI, Model GL-3300) and a dye laser (PTI, Model GL-301l). Detection is performed with a fast-wired photomultiplier tube and a 200 MHz digital oscilloscope (Tektronix, Model TDS 350). The dye laser output is tunable between 350 and 800 nm and produces 500 ps long pulses at 5-10 Hz. The system is ideal for recording time-resolved intensity decays when the excited-state lifetime exceed 50 ns.
- Two SLM model 8100 steady-state fluorimeters. These systems are capable of routine steady-state fluorescence anisotropy and intensity measurements.
- HP 8452A diode array spectrophotometer. This system is used for recording routine UV-Vis electronic absorbance spectra.
- Chromex model 250 cmi Raman system with CCD detection and custom high-pressure interface. This system is used for recording routine Raman spectra. Excitation is at 514.5 nm (argon-ion laser).
- Two (2) CCD-based Olympus BX-FLA fluorescence microscope. These systems are used for diagnostics and for reading our pin-printed chemical sensor arrays.
- A Cartesian Technologies model ProSys 5510 pin printer system. This system is used for forming chemical sensor arrays and for performing high throughput materials screening campaigns.
- CW argon-ion laser (Spectra-Physics model 164).
- CW intracavity-doubled argon-ion laser (Lexel Lasers model 95 SHG).
- Omnichrome He-Cd laser (325 nm).
- Liconix He-Cd laser (442 nm).
- Brookfield Engineering cone-plate viscometer.
- Over one dozen high- and mid-pressure pumps.
- A cache of high-pressure custom optical cells for supercritical fluid work. Most cells operate up to 300 bar and 350K. One cell is available to operate up to 2,500 bar.
- Six (6) dedicated IBM compatible PCs for off-line data analysis, simulations/modeling, graphics, code development and word processing.
- An extensive collection of optics, diagnostic tools, and shop tools.
All students that study in our research group become exposed to modern instrumentation, instrument design, and instrument construction.
Selected Recent Publications:
Z. Tao, E.C. Tehan, R.M. Bukowski, Y. Tang, E.L. Shughart, W.G. Holthoff, A.N. Cartwright, A.H. Titus and F.V. Bright, "Templated Xerogels as Platforms for Biomolecule-less Biomolecule Sensors," Anal. Chim. Acta 2006, 564, 59-65.
E.L. Shughart, K. Ahsan, M.R. Detty and F.V. Bright, "Site Selectively Templated and Tagged Xerogels for Chemical Sensors," Anal. Chem. 2006, 78, 3165-3170.J.J. Holt, M.K. Gannon, II, G. Tombline, T.A. McCarty, P.M. Page, F.V. Bright and M.R. Detty, "A Cationic Chalcogenoxanthylium Photosensitizer Effective In Vitro in Chemosensitive and Multidrug-Resistant Cells," Bioorg. Med. Chem. 2006 14, 8635-8643.
P.M. Page, T.A. McCarty, G.A. Baker, S.N. Baker and F.V. Bright, "Comparison of Dansylated Aminopropyl Controlled Pore Glass Solvated by Molecular and Ionic Liquids," Langmuir 2007 23, 843-849.
E.L. Holthoff and F.V. Bright, "Molecularly Templated Materials in Chemical Sensing," Anal. Chim. Acta 2007 594, 147-161.
E.L. Holthoff and F.V. Bright, "Molecularly Imprinted Xerogels as Platforms for Sensing," Acc. Chem. Res. 2007 40, 756-767.
T.A. McCarty, P.M. Page, G.A. Baker, and F.V. Bright, "Behavior of Acrylodan-Labeled Human Serum Albumin Dissolved in Ionic Liquids," Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 2008, 47, 560-569.
E.L Holthoff and F.V. Bright, "The Photophysics of 9,10-Anthracenediol and a Bifunctional Sacrificial Template in Solution and Xerogels," Appl. Spectrosc. 2008, 62, 345-352.
P.M. Page, T.A. McCarty, C.A. Munson, and F.V. Bright, "The Local Microenvironment Surrounding Dansyl Molecules Attached to Controlled Pore Glass in Pure and Alcohol-Modified Supercritical Carbon Dioxide," Langmuir 2008, 24, 6616-6623.
Y. Nishiyama, T. Wada, S. Asaoka, T. Mori, T.A. McCarty, N.D. Kraut, F.V. Bright, and Y. Inoue, "Entrainer Effect on Photochirogenesis in Near- and Supercritical Carbon Dioxide: Dramatic Enhancement of Enantioselectivity," J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2008, 130, 7526-7527.
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I finally figured out why I'm so lukewarm on the subject of Amare, and also why I'm not on the same page with so many here re a lot player transactions, Paxson, and various other subjects. Don't get me wrong, I love the company of so many passionate fans and wish I could be in agreement more often. And Walter Payton crystallizes my "problem".
I consider Walter the greatest team sport athlete in history. Not necessarily the best runner, but for sure the best running back. And it comes down to what he did on the plays that he didn't carry the ball. You see, the threat of what he might do could be as potent a weapon as the actual carries, and Walter put as much effort into those plays as he did his head-first goal line vaults over the entire line of scrimmage. When he decoyed, he took the inevitable pounding that came from really selling the fake. When he blocked, he was ferocious. I saw him go up for an overthrown pass into a sandwich and leave both defenders on the ground semi-conscious. He was never less than 100% supportive for any teammate, even those who through their lack of effort were stifling his achievements; same for coaches, mgt, owners, etc.
And I believe that this is the model for a winner. There are at least a dozen running backs I can think of who might be a better pick for any particular play that involves them carrying the ball. But I can't think of one superstar I'd choose over him for an entire game, let alone career. I was disgusted when the end was near and fans were murmuring for him to step aside and let Neal Anderson take over; didn't they realize that Walter was still doing more than Neal would ever be capable of? The truth is, they didn't. They just saw the occasional breakaway that Payton just wan't capable of any longer. The consistent 3-7 yard gains that resulted from really knowing the game weren't good enough.
Contrast that with the mythical scorer who underachieves at all other aspects of the game, and it's easy to see where I'm going with this. I HATE the super-talented but uncaring players who garner the huge NBA money because they are so easy to promote; the majority of fans are pretty simple in their understanding of the game. I wonder what percentage of fans would understand that Duncan is one of the best ever if he didn't have the rings.
So, my tastes run for those who are trying to play Walter's game. MJ was. So was John Paxson. So was Scottie. Iverson wasn't. Shaq usually wasn't. And Amare isn't. I think that what the Bulls have been trying to do for the past five years is put together a team that gets it. I think the 49 win team symbolized the success that's available to any team that just plays the game right. So does Jerry Sloan's consistent success. And Popo's. If you can add just one unstoppable force to that mix, you can win titles. That's the gold ring that so many teams consistently overpay for, and fail to recognize that the crap they put out when not trying destroys the winning attitude bit by bit. Occasionally teams have put so much talent out there they can get all the way to the title game, but come up short when playing a less talented team that plays 48 minutes of good basketball.
Yeah, I'll agree, Dream Team one isn't going to lose to anyone, ever. So much talent, they can beat you playing one on one every time down the court. It's just not the model I'd choose for building a team.
Walter, wherever you are, thanks for epitimizing everything I ever thought was good about sports. I could go on for hours on this topic, but I have to go to work. To all my friends at Blogabull (yes, I really like all of you, even you, Exult), have at it. Hope to have a lively blogalogue with you later!


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Cole and I were out and about the other day and decided to stop and take a few photos.
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PARALIMNI - A 41-year old Bulgarian woman who gave birth alone to a baby she said was stillborn is under arrest at Famagusta Hospital in Paralimni on suspicion of manslaughter.
The woman, who has been in Cyprus for four months, was taken to hospital by her employer on Saturday suffering from uncontrolled bleeding.
She is reported to be out of danger, but remains in hospital where she was placed under arrest, initially for hiding a birth and then yesterday midday on suspicion of manslaughter.
The drama unfolded after the woman told doctors that she had given birth, but that the baby was dead.
Police visited her home at Sotira where she worked as a farm worker and found the dead baby girl wrapped in towels and sheets, in the dustbin.
State pathologist Eleni Antoniou who carried out a post mortem on the baby on Sunday morning said that it appeared that the baby had been born alive, but said that that this would be established beyond any doubt once more definitive tests were carried out.
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Dark edge on pictures
Have recently moved into the world of MF via a Mamaiya 645 Pro. However have just 3 films returned and most have very distinct dark band on the right edge of the frame running from top to bottom.
I dont believe this to be vinnetting as its not in just the corners.
I also understand on the mamiya the movement of the curtains is left to right as opposed to vertical.
Looks like it will have to serviced but can anyone shed any light (excuse the pun) on this problem.
Hoping its not terminal.
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Try to orient the neg in the film back?.... now try to see exactly where the bar is in relationship to the back?
You may need light seals, a pretty common problen in old MF cameras. THe foam rotts n gets gummy like tar. Is that the condition of the seals on your camera?
You can repalce the seals yourself. Get the Jon Goodman kit form Interslice. The kit has the foam in several thicknesses n strips, self stick, sheets. Clean out the old stuff n install the new, your're good to go.Anyone can make a digital print, but only a photographer can make a photograph.
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are these on the negs?or are these scans of the pictures you are looking at? if so post an example
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Were you shooting flash with a wide angle lens and no wide angle diffuser? There are lots of things that could be causing this. Let's gather all of the info on this. It's probably something simple.
Is this on all of the negs or is this intermittent?
Was the same lens used for all of these shots?
Roughly what kind of lighting was used?
Have the batteries been replaced lately?
Is the transition line from image to dark band DISTINCT or kinda fuzzy?
That oughtta get us started.Thank you. ChrisW
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We've seen it before. A need addressed usually results in some sort of a solution, however circuitous or less traveled the path might be. Certainly, with today's geopolitical climate being what it is, and whether you ascribe to any doomsday theories about the end of oil supplies or not, the often roller coaster and volatile price at the pump is certainly driving research into not only alternative fuel sources, but in the direction of energy replacements as well. Enter the idea of the hybrid and electric outboard.


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I know we need most likely a 3-0 streak to get into the playoffs.... our Schedule presents some oportunities facing teams that might not be at full strength and we might just be able to pull it.
However a 2-1 might still be enough..... here I present the combination of results that makes a 2-1 enogh for us.
We need 3 things:
A Baltimore loss visiting Pittsburgh in 2 weeks,
Miami droping 2 of it´s last 3 games. Looking at their schedule it seems pretty viable. They have a visit at Tennessee then host the Texans and the Steelers.
And a Jets loss either against Atlanta, Indy or Cincy.
We aren´t in the Driving seat anymore, but things still seem reachable!!
The good thing is that we only need to wait till Thursday to take the needlo off our toe!!
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Buckeye, I used that term in regards to homosexuals while describing a homosexual act. I agree that it is colorful, but to put the entire conversation in context, you would need to read the entire thread. Fudge packing, homosexuality, butt love, is all sin, no matter how you describe it. I guess I felt the need to not be so politically correct concerning a disgusting act that is being attempted to be past off as a loving act. God is no part of that.
By the way, due to an accident, my wife totally agrees with me that anal sex is just not a good thing
a man lies down with another male as he would a woman it is a detstable thing their own blood is upon them - kill them without fail.
Maybe you should read what it says instead of having me spoon feed it to ya
BucsGuru that is very true. We aren't bound by the old law any longer but are under undeserved loving kindness through faith in the ransom - that is explained in Hebrews by Paul (not the spouter of lies). However when a man asked Jesus what he needed to do to gain everlasting life Jesus answered "you know the laws, honor thy mother and father, put no other gods before God etc". He also cleaned all foods previously off limits when he stated its not what goes in a person's mouth that makes them unclean but what comes out...all sorts of lies, adulteries, murderous plots etc. So we have to use discernment and holy spirit to guide us toward the right path. Heck, even Peter made the mistake regarding circumcision and was rebuked by Paul - and Peter was an Apostle! If he could make a mistake so can we. So its not crystal clear concerning all these things but one thing is - Jesus is our lord and saviour and there is not another name under heaven that save us.