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Brendon Ayanbadejo, the Baltimore Ravens linebacker who became one of the sport's most vocal supporters of marriage equality this year, was asked by Fox Sport's Alex Marvez whether when he thinks an NFL player will come out while still playing the field.
Basically, Ayanbadejo's not sure, mostly because he thinks there's a far lower percentage of gay people among players than among the general population.
Regardless of when this hypothetical player comes out, though, Ayanbadejo's convinced he'll be able to make some serious cash selling his story.
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Marvez: …How long do you think it will be until the first active gay NFL player emerges?
Ayanbadejo: That's a good question. I don't know. I have a whole theory that some people would believe is kind of counterintuitive to a lot of stuff that I preach about LGBT rights. In no way am I trying to offend the LGBT community. But my theory after playing in the NFL for so long is that there are certain traits NFL players have and don't have.
Now, if there's a negative thing about NFL players, we tend to be angrier (than non-players). We clearly have higher testosterone because you have to genetically to play this game. With that comes bipolar (disorder), split personality and certain negative things. That's not everybody, but I think the rate is higher than the general population.
I believe that there are not as many gay people in the NFL as in the regular population. This is a discussion I've been having on Twitter for quite some time now. Some people say, "You're stupid." But even though there is not yet a proven gay gene, I believe people are born gay. It is a natural phenomenon.
There are definitely gay players in the NFL. I'm not saying that there are not. Some people say the gay guys in the NFL aren't coming out because they're scared and worried about what's going to happen to their careers. But I think the first person who comes out and says they are gay, everyone is going to write a book and do stories about them. They're going to make a lot more money by saying they're gay than by not saying they're gay. But are we ready to hear that? Is that person going to be comfortable to do that? I don't think they are right now because of society and the way things are.
Eventually, I think there will be someone. But the number (of gay players) is so minute. If they say the regular population is 7 to 9 percent (LGBT), in the NFL it might be 3 percent. I could be completely wrong, but I've played for so long and so many others have. When you hear players coming out that are retired, they are few and far between. Why wouldn't we hear about more players if it's the same percentage like in the regular population?
What I'm saying is controversial. There is no proof. It's just my theory.
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Welcome to the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Kutztown University!
The College of Visual and Performing Arts engages students in a wide variety of visual and performing art forms in the development of artistic skills, critical thinking, visual and verbal communication skills, historical perspectives, problem-solving, individual growth and academic excellence, preparing them to contribute to the diverse global environment.
We are committed to preparing creative students for the diverse global environment. Dedicated faculty challenge students to strive for excellence and develop their individual voice. Graduates are skilled practitioners who blend critical thinking skills with historical perspectives to make an impact in their chosen vocation.
Sharadin Arts Building provides world-class studio and teaching spaces for the visual arts. Schaeffer Auditorium, renovated and expanded in 2013, and Old Main are home to the music programs. Communication Studies and Electronic Media reside in Rickenbach Learning Center.
Visual Arts programs are fully accredited by NASAD, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Music programs are fully accredited by NASM, the National Association of Schools of Music.
We invite you to explore this site to learn why KU is the right place to develop your artistic, creative, and expressive passions.
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Faculty Highlights
Communication Studies Professor Dr. Andrea Mitnick was granted her second Fulbright Award. In spring 2014, she will present lectures on interpersonal communication, leadership and American media to both students and faculty at the Budapest College of Communication, Business and the Arts.
Student Highlights
The KU Wind Ensemble performed an evening concert at the Kennedy Center as a featured university ensemble for the Washington DC International Music Festival on April 22, 2013.


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Each directory works on search engines. In other words if you want your site to show up on various search directories then you will need to send in a submission. You need to take advantage of search engines to make your website seen. The world wide web is very big, and sites can get very lost if they do not understand this process. Directories like Yahoo, Google and AOL are easy to use and very popular among internet users.
Social Bookmarking is a method users use to organize and manage their resources online. This is also know as tagging and can help boost your ratings and the traffic to your site. This is not sharing the content of the sites, but works like a referral system for web users. This can be used along with other search engine optimizers to make your website more visible to the public.
Social Networking is the way forward today. Most website have blogs to help direct traffic to their website. These blogs are there to share information and get people interested in the company, or business. Social networking can be very lucrative for any business, it is a quick and easy way to get your name know. Branding the name of your website and company should be a priority for any business owner. Social networking is a powerful tool, so do not underestimate the power of the social networking platforms. People rely on these platforms to give them all the latest information, so use it to show people who you are.
Article submission can be very successful if you use it correctly. The articles will need to be rich in information and completely unique. Keywords are important, but remember not to use keywords excessively. The articles must not be very long so try to stick to about 500 word article, and add a catchy title for good measure. Readers want short article that give them the information that they want and need while keeping them entertained. SEO article are an art from in its own theses days, so play around and have a look at similar website to help give yo an idea of what is wanted.
Links are used to help direct traffic to your site. They are popularly used in articles and blogs to direct people to the site where the information was attained. Links are exactly what they sound like. They link people to the site that have valuable information. The site popularity is also important, the more links you can get the better. You want people to link their articles and blogs to your site. People should be able to find you easily and then want to come back to the site.
SERP reports are what keep you in the 'know'. They are ranking reports and will help you keep track of the rise and fall of the site. With SERP reports you want daily rank tracking and progressive graphs to show you the progress of the site. This knowledge can be very important to you keeping a strong flow of visitors to the site. You want SERP reports that are branded with your label and give you white label options. This information can be used to establish what is tracing people to your site.
]]>Keyword research is a very important aspect of marketing these days. In order to generate more traffic flow to your website you must have keywords that spark lots of hits on popular search engines such as google or yahoo and that also bring you the 'right' traffic. Keyword research is about choosing the words that apply to your business and that also are optimized for generating business. This research is not something that you can do once and be done with; you have to constantly test, experiment and improve on your keywords. This may all sound overwhelming to you right now, but if you take it one step at a time you will find that it is not all that complicated.
First you need to come up with some keywords for your business to test. Be creative, spend some time brainstorming and think up any and all of the keywords that a consumer might type into a search engine when looking for the services or product that you offer. This should include phrases and words that are considered both targeted and broad. What are you and your website hoping accomplish? Try to compile a list with words that explain all the products or services that your website offers. Focus on terms that are not over used but are relevant. Skip words that are overly generic such as 'food' or 'clothes'. Not only are these keywords exceptionally hard to compete for, but they will not bring you high conversion rate traffic. Remember, it's not just about getting traffic to your website, but getting the right traffic. You don't want to get people to your website that will not be interested in what you are promoting. If you are having a hard time coming up with ideas, don't be afraid to ask past customers or friends for help. It is helpful to get their insight on the words that they think of when they think of your website or business.
The next step in the process is to learn how to use tools for online keyword research. Don't worry, they are not complicated. In fact, they are going to be doing most of the work for you. Keyword research tools are very helpful as they allow you to easily find out how many times a keyword is searched for and the percentage of searches that converted into sales. They may also turn you to words and synonyms that you might have forgotten or not thought of. Google Suggest and Thesaurus are good places to look up synonyms to the keywords that you already have. There are many keyword research tools out there to choose from; such as Google Adwords, Wordtracker, KeywordDiscovery, and Overture. Bear in mind while checking the popularity of a keyword you also need to find out how competitive the keyword is in terms of ranking. You know the saying "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer"? That applies to keyword research. You need to understand the competition to find out how much work and effort it will take for your website to rank well using that keyword. You need to find the amount of websites that are competing for your keyword and how big and strong they are. It comes down to finding out whether or not the keyword is worth your effort. If you find that it would take more work than it's worth, move to the next keyword on your list.
The third step in keyword research is to finalize your list of keywords. Now that your lists of keywords have been tested, you need to find out which ones you will keep on your final list. It is helpful to create a chart to show you visually the number of searches, the total conversion rate and the strength of the completion for each keyword. With the help of these three numbers you can find the keywords that are the best for your website and the ones that need to go. First pick out the keywords that are most relevant to the subject of your website. These keywords are the ones that you should keep on your list. Scrap all the words that will not bring qualified traffic. You don't want to bring traffic to your website if they are not looking for what you are offering. You need to make a few phrases out of a combination of targeted keywords and broad terms to achieve a higher conversion rate. Using broad terms are critical to mix in with your targeted terms because they tell the consumer what is that your website offers. If your company sells tennis shoes you may think that it would be a good idea to use it broader search terms such as "shoes" and "tennis shoes". Those words are vital as we mention earlier because they tell people what it is that you offer. But if you use the broad keywords alone, customers will come to your website not knowing exactly what kind of shoes you offer. Are they golfing shoes, basketball shoes, running shoes, soccer shoes, men's or women's shoes? Typically it is easier to get a better ranking through using targeted terms. They can also help make you appear to be an expert on the subject and bring more traffic through the search engines when you have a strong string of targeted keywords mixed with broad keywords. Targeted terms you could use for your shoe business may be "women's soccer shoes", "black running shoes", or "men's extra wide shoes". When you combine the broad keywords with strong targeted ones you will find that the traffic it generates will be people who are ready to make a purchase.
After you have done all this you should have a list of 10 to 20 keywords that you can then optimize into your website content. There are a few steps to doing that so that your website is still reader friendly, but we will save that for a later time.
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Luckily, strategies for keeping both the search engines and human visitors happy often go hand in hand. All of them, if used effectively will yield your website more visibility and more traffic.
Penguin Friendly Tips for Success
• Keep a Clean Site: This means make sure your website is free of any possible spam, malware or viruses.
• Don't Over Use Keywords: Sometimes this is called, 'keyword stuffing.' When keywords are overly used, search engines think they are being manipulated.
• Avoid Low Quality Links: As mentioned earlier, paying for massive amounts of links from link farms should be avoided. Links from questionable forums and article marketing sites are no longer desirable.
• Quality is Key: Keep your content rich and informative. Readers and search engines both love to see valuable content right from the beginning of the page.


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Chianti Cecchi is characterised by a red ruby colour, which tends towards garnet red when aged. On the nose it is intensely aromatic with notes of violets. On the palate it is well balanced with the classic signature of Chianti which make it such a good match with food.
A mellow yet richly flavoured red wine with hints of juicy red fruits and a velvety palate.
Succulent berry fruit and slight vegetal flavours gives way to silky soft tannins and excellent depth and concentration.
Ruby red colour with garnet hues; intense and persistent aromas; on the palate, full bodied, dry and velvety, with black-cherry flavour and dried fruit on the lingering finish.
Gravello is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Gaglioppo, it was the first red from Calabria to win the coveted Tre Bicchieri award from Gambero Rosso. It is deep red in colour, with a powerful perfume of cedar and cassis. The palate is extremely rich and complex with blackcurrant and blackberry fruits married to tobacco, spice and great concentration. The tannins provide great structure to the wine but are supple and ripe.
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I would like to take a moment to thank everybody that has written to me. I was surprised and glad that someone actually read my mumbo-jumbo. It's really appreciated.
My column for this month...I would like to start off with something that happened months ago. I had a friend named John (not real name) who I loved to hang around with, but he didn't know I was bi (or as I phrase it a bi guy with a preference toward guys). He really wasn't ready to know so I never told him. Then one day, he sat with me when I was with some of my gay-friendly friends. John had never sat with them and this was the first time he sat with me. On the good side, no one said a thing about my preferences. On the bad side, he was very uncomfortable with what my friends were talking about (which were gay topics). John still talks to me and wonders about me. He has never sat with my friends again. For a few days, the rumor mill was running around saying I finally got a boyfriend and he was good-looking to boot (Explanation: Since he was the first guy any of my friends had seen me around a lot they saw as my first boyfriend here at college and they thought that for my first time that I did a good job. However, John and I were just friends.)
I've never been a big fan of rumors. People are so unwilling to learn the truth by going to the horse's mouth. They are more willing to listen to an idiot (NOTE: It's not always an idiot. It could be the friend who doesn't have all their facts straight) and accept it. The point of the above story is that people should get their facts straight or at least ask the person what's going on.
Yet rumors are still get around. The current one (among a handful of people that I don't even know well): I wanted to start a relationship with a guy who didn't want one with me. Even though, this one is a little true I don't like strangers knowing my personal business. Who knows what the rumor of it is now? Funny that none of said people failed to mention that the guy was so unwilling to be with me that he slept with me while he was going with someone else. I just found out about the other person a few days ago so my self-esteem isn't actually doing great. I have another boyfriend now, but the fact that the first guy was messing around with someone when he was suppose to be with me isn't sitting well with me (Me loving honesty and all that). The last guy who messed me up like that left serious emotional scarring that still hasn't completely healed and it happened five years ago!!!
Mr. Jerk (a la two-timer) probably won't see this or probably he will. Who knows? To this day, I have more knowledge about him now than I had two weeks ago. I could use said knowledge to tear him apart. But you know what? I'm not going to do it. This isn't five years ago and I'm not a kid anymore. Like I said before, I have a boyfriend now. I'm more mature from the experience. I'm moving on.
Still, the knowledge is still in my mind and I could use it anytime. And behold, the power of knowledge: It can help you or hurt you.
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"Oh what a girl can do". This is the saying on the top of a Samoa's Girl Scout cookie box in case you were wondering. How cute, right? "Oh what a girl can do". Well, I'll tell you what a girl can do! She can sit outside of every store you shop at while you're trying to get in shape for bikini season with a bunch of mouthwatering, delicious, heaven in a box cookies! Then, she plays her little Jedi mind tricks on you and flashes a sweet innocent smile as she says "would you like to buy some cookies?", leaving you powerless to say anything but yes! That is how these cupcakes came to life. So I guess in this case, thank you little girl scouts for manipulating me into buying one… two… ok fine, i bought THREE boxes of Samoa's so that I could make this amazing Samoa Cupcake!
This cupcake recipe took a lot of time and research to come up with. In other words, I ate a lot of Samoa's cookies (hey it was for the research!). I decided to do a little tweaking to one of my classic vanilla cupcake recipes and came up with this TO DIE FOR cupcake! I'm not kidding… this may be the best cupcake I've ever had (and I'm not just saying that because I made it)! If you love Samoa's cookies (everyone does, right?) then you're going to absolutely love these!!! And on top of it all, it's easy to make!
- 10 Samoa's cookies
- 1 2/3cups all purpose flour
- 1/2tsp baking powder
- 1/4tsp baking soda
- 3/4tsp salt
- 1stick butter (melted)
- 1cup dark brown sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4cup coconut yogurt
- 3/4cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4cup semi sweet chocolote chips
- 1/2cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4tbsp butter
- 1/4cup heavy cream
- 2sticks butter
- 3 cups confectioner's sugar (sifted)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla
- 7 Samoa cookies (halved)
- 1/4cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2cup Caramel Sauce
- 1/4cup Melted chocolate
- For the cupcakes: Sift dry ingredients together. Melt butter. Stir sugar into butter. Add egg whites, yogurt, milk, and vanilla and mix. Slowly mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Stir in coconut, chocolate chips, and crushed cookies. Fill liners with 3 tbsp batter each. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
- For the Caramel Buttercream: Over medium heat, melt sugar until golden brown and smooth. While stirring, add butter (cut into chunks). Remove from heat and stir in cream. Measure out 1/2 cup caramel sauce into separate bowl and set aside for garnishing. Set aside and let cool. Meanwhile, mix butter on medium speed until fluffy. Stop mixer and add confectioner's sugar. Mix on low speed until smooth. Add vanilla. Beat on high for one minute. Turn speed down to low and slowly add half of the caramel sauce.
- For the garnish: Place coconut flakes onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 300 degrees for 5 minutes. Toss flakes. Bake for another 5 minutes or until desired golden brown color and crispness. Pipe buttercream on cupcakes. Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes. Drizzle with melted chocolate and remaining caramel sauce.
I know what you're thinking… the ingredient list looks intimidating, but trust me it's an easy recipe! I won't lie though, this recipe may be easy, but it's not quick. Fear not, it's worth it! If you measure out all of your ingredients ahead of time it will make things go by quicker! Prep all the ingredients and start measuring everything out to save some time! You want to take all of your cold ingredients out of the fridge first to bring them to room temperature. It's also a good idea to set your oven to 350º before you start baking to ensure even heating throughout.
Let's get started! First, crush up the Samoa's cookies. I placed them in a plastic bag between a kitchen towel and beat with my rolling pin (it's a great way to get out some aggression). Or you can just break them up with your hands! They don't need to be fine crumbs. Break up the cookies into small chunks so you can really get the Samoa cookie flavor in every bite!
In a medium-sized bowl, melt the butter and stir in the sugar. Then, add in the egg whites, yogurt, milk, and vanilla.
Slowly mix in the sifted dry ingredients. Once combined, add the crushed cookies, chocolate chips, and coconut flakes.
Fill each cupcake liner with about 3 to 3½ tablespoons of batter.
Bake at 350º for 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Now onto the most amazing caramel buttercream you'll ever taste! Step number 1: make caramel sauce. Add the sugar to a small pot on the stove and cook over medium heat. Start stirring once the sugar turns a nice golden caramel color.
Stir until smooth. Then, cut up the butter into chunks and add to the sugar. It will start to bubble, don't worry that's normal!
Once it's smooth, take the pot off the heat and add the heavy cream. When it's done it should look something like this…
Measure out ½ cup of the caramel sauce and save that for garnishing. Pour the rest into a small bowl and let cool.
Congratulations, you just made caramel sauce! See how easy! Now let's make the buttercream so we can combine the two together for some melt in your mouth amazingness (on here, that's a word)!
First, start off by whipping up your softened butter in a mixer on medium speed. Get it nice and fluffy! Then, turn off the mixer and start adding your sifted confectioner's sugar. It's very important to sift confectioner's sugar when making buttercream to avoid lumps! Mix on low speed until combined and add the vanilla. Make sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula. Then, beat on high speed for one minute.
Once the buttercream is nice and smooth, in a slow steady stream, add the cooled caramel sauce on low speed (remember to save the ½ cup of caramel sauce for later).
My mouth is already watering. Is yours? Now all you need to do is toast some coconut flakes on a single layer in a baking sheet at 300º for 5 minutes. Toss them around to ensure even cooking (not burning), and bake another 5 minutes until you get the desired golden toasty color you're looking for.
Melt some chocolate chips in the microwave and pour into a plastic ziploc bag with the tip cut. Pour the caramel sauce that you set aside into a ziploc bag and cut the tip as well. For the buttercream I used a piping bag with a star tip (Ateco #848).
Start assembling your cupcakes by piping the buttercream, sprinkling with toasted coconut flakes, drizzling your chocolate and caramel sauce, and top it all off with half of a Samoa cookie! If you thought Samoa cookies were good, just WAIT until you try this cupcake!
If it comes time when all the little sneaky girl scouts have disappeared and you can't find these cookies anywhere, you can always make them! Here's a link for homemade Samoa cookies. She has great step by step tutorials and pictures! If that seems like too much work for you to make cookies and cupcakes, no worries! If you leave out the crushed cookies this cupcake will STILL taste like a Samoa!
…I just realized I was getting on the girl scouts for seducing me with these cookies right before bikini season, but now I'm passing on the torture to all of you right as Spring has started! OOPS! Oh well, you're going to love these anyways! Enjoy


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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Bruce Golding on "Is Jamaica Homophobic?"
Originally published on BigThink.comVideo also available via the link above
Why are homosexual acts illegal in Jamaica?
Bruce Golding: It is rooted in a number of things. Firstly, we are a predominately a Christian country and a fervently Christian country. It may not be reflected entirely in terms of how we live sometimes, but we are passionately committed to certain basic Christian principles, which [...] homosexuality.
But we have become quite tolerant. We are tolerant provided that homosexual lifestyle does not invade our space. And what do I mean by that? Persons who wish, because of their own inclination, to live in a homosexual relationship, do so in Jamaica and there are many such persons in Jamaica.
The society in Jamaica in general do not want to be… do not want it to be flaunted.
They don't want it to be sort of thrown into the face, because there are some real fears.
There are some real fears.
The basic unit of a society is a family, and there is a passionate concern in Jamaica about protecting the integrity of the family.
And it is felt that encouragement or recognition of the appropriateness of the homosexual lifestyle is going to undermine the effectiveness of that family unit and, in that process, undermine the basic fabric of a society.
But I think much of what has been carried in the international media in terms of homophobia in Jamaica is grossly exaggerated. Homosexuals in Jamaica, they live and they enjoy their relationship.
They are intermingled with heterosexuals, they have normal relations with heterosexuals, but they do have their private relationships.
And so long is that is so, I don't believe that the people in Jamaica are going to be particularly perturbed.
What is illegal in Jamaica is buggery, which is in fact making homosexual acts illegal. There have been very, very few prosecutions; very, very few. And in most instances, there are prosecutions because there is a complaint by a victim. So that it's not the flashpoint issue that many people in the international media claim that it is.
Recorded on September 25, 2010
Interviewed by David Hirschman
HOME REMEDIES for yeast infections and UTIs .... GYNOISSUES.
Infections in the urinary tract are caused when bacteria from the rectum go into the urethra and into the bladder. Bacteria transfer takes place during sex, fondling and defecation and wiping. In women, the short urethra (a tube that connects the urinary bladder to the genitals) makes entry of bacteria into the bladder easier.
Yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of candida, and are exacerbated by warm, moist conditions. Things like birth control pills, improper drying of underwear, use of scented soaps and the wearing of non-cotton underwear can help yeast to thrive. Many women get recurring infections, and more and more, they seek out at-home treatments to minimise the discomfort and to avoid repeatedly visiting the doctor.
For UTIs
Gynaecologist at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Professor Horace Fletcher said women who hold their urine are at greater risk of getting UTIs because the bacteria get a chance to grow and increase. The bacteria can even go into the kidneys through the urethra.
Dr Fletcher said one of the best ways to prevent a UTI is to empty the bladder regularly. This flushes out the bacteria. It also helps if the woman drinks a lot of fluids.
• Women should empty their bladders before and directly after sex.
• They should not hold their urine for an inordinately long period.
• They should wipe themselves from front to back after passing stool never back to front, as this will transfer faeces from the anus into the vagina.
• Drink adequate amounts of fluid to flush out bacteria. Cranberry juice is believed to reduce infections. However, most clear fluids like coconut water, spring water and apple juice will flush out the bladder. Some scientists, however, believe that cranberry juice (or dried cranberry or cranberry sauce) also prevents the bacteria from sticking to the bladder wall.
For yeast infections
While there are ways in which you can tackle the problem of yeast infections at home, you have to first ensure that what you have is actually a yeast infection. You can usually tell this if you have had one, or several, before. If you're unsure, it's best to visit your doctor. Some symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection are:
• An unusual thick, odourless, whitish vaginal discharge.
• Burning on the vulva during sexual intercourse.
• Uncontrollable itching and a burning sensation in the vagina and the skin surrounding the vagina (vulva).
• Unexplained swelling and redness of the vulva.
• Burning sensation during urination.
Home remedies for yeast infections
Some of these remedies have been tested and tried by women for ages. If symptoms persist, it's best to visit your doctor.
• Yoghurt is said to be very effective in treating and preventing yeast infections when added to your diet and when added directly to the vagina. An easy way is to simply dip a clean tampon into yogurt and insert it into the vagina overnight. Ensure that the yoghurt used is plain with no flavourings, sugars or fruit, and that it also contains live cultures.
• Garlic is said to have antibacterial and antifungal properties. Just like yoghurt, garlic may be used both as a dietary supplement and also directly applied to the vagina. Yoghurt and garlic are the two leading choices among yeast infection home remedies. Women who have used it advise that you either eat a clove of fresh garlic once or twice per day at the onset of yeast infection or apply garlic directly to the vagina. A fresh garlic clove can be wrapped in gauze and inserted into the vagina overnight for treatment, until the symptoms ease.
Was LA Gay and Lesbian Centre correct? (Observer Letter) .... Mr. West at it again
On September 18, UNAIDS reported that there was a more than 25 per cent decline in new cases of HIV in 22 of the most affected countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Michel Sidibe, UNAIDS executive director, said that "the world was making real progress towards achieving the sixth Millennium Development Goal (MDG6) of halting and reversing the spread of HIV/AIDS by 2015.
The picture is, however, not as encouraging among men who have sex with men (MSM). HIV epidemics are advancing among MSM in both resource-rich and resource-poor countries and also in countries like France where homosexuality has been legal since 1791.
In September 2010, the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States stated , "Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) represent approximately two per cent of the US population, yet are the population most severely affected by HIV and are the only risk group in which new HIV infections have been increasing steadily since the early 1990s ... MSM have consistently represented the largest percentage of persons diagnosed with AIDS and persons with an AIDS diagnosis who have died."
In 2006 the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Centre, recognising the unique challenge HIV presented to the gay community launched an ad campaign stating:
" HIV is a Gay disease. Own it. End it". The campaign was controversial and divided the gay community which had sought to change the stereotypical image of gay men being promiscuous and most likely to be infected. Despite the controversy, the LA Gay and Lesbian Centre insisted that their campaign was supported by fact.
In 2006 LA public health data showed that three out of four HIV cases were the result of gay sex.
Why are MSM in developed countries unable to achieve the successes of the resource-poor countries of Sub-Saharan Africa? What does the epidemiological data indicate about HIV in MSM? Was the LA Gay and Lesbian Centre correct in its conclusion?
W West
Cuba - Ten Years Fighting HIV/AIDS and Reaching Out to Gays
HAVANA, Oct 12, 2010 (IPS) - Raúl Regueiro remembers every detail about the creation, 10 years ago in Cuba, of the project for the prevention of HIV/AIDS among men who have sex with men, and the way the initiative crossed the boundaries of purely health-related concerns to address the question of social inclusion.
"Although homosexuality had been mentioned before, up to that point no work had been done with men," Regueiro told IPS. A co-founder of the project, Regueiro's idea is now applied in 14 provinces on the island and involves around 1,700 volunteer health outreach workers who act as direct links with Cuban communities.
"It was the first time the people most affected by HIV/AIDS participated in a programme that was focused on educating people and on other aspects as well," recalls Regueiro, who is now assistant to the United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) programme to combat HIV in this Caribbean island nation.
"By using peer education as a tool, men who have sex with men (MSM) themselves urged each other to practice safe sex," said Regueiro, who was at the meeting that founded the MSM-Cuba programme in August 2000, at the National Centre for Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS.
The AIDS epidemic, which in its initial stages mainly affected gay men, rubbed salt in a particular wound in Cuban society.
After the period of state-sponsored homophobia in Cuba in the 1960s and 1970s, the appearance of the first cases of HIV/AIDS in 1986 became another excuse for the rejection of gays, who were already vulnerable members of society. This was exacerbated by compulsory quarantine of those who contracted the infection, a practice that continued into the early 1990s.
In Cuba, eight out of 10 HIV-positive people are men, according to official sources that have recorded about 13,000 cases in this country of 11.2 million people.
Out of the total male HIV-positive group, over 80 percent have sex with other men, equivalent to 7.6 percent of all Cuban males in the 12-49 age range, according to a 2009 study by the National Statistics Office (ONE).
And about 60 percent of the HIV-positive males said they were bisexual. The study also found an increasing trend within the group toward living with stable partners.
A previous ONE study in 2006 found that the MSM-Cuba HIV/AIDS prevention programme had saved about 3,000 men from becoming infected with HIV.
Scientific research into MSM behaviour and the training given to health outreach volunteers through the programme also led to greater recognition and visibility for this segment of the population. Educational strategies for MSM about HIV/AIDS were discussed at the "highest level of the government," Regueiro said.
The expert, who was national coordinator of the project until early last year, described how specific prevention actions targeting gay and bisexual men were adopted by provincial and municipal governments, organised as the Working Group to Prevent and Fight HIV/AIDS (GOPELS).
The actions have had the greatest impact among gays, as they tend to be more open than bisexual men about their sexual orientation.
This may be the reason for the considerable increase in condom use by MSM, either with their stable partners or in occasional encounters, which was documented in the 2006 and 2009 ONE studies. However, consistent condom use is still below the 75 percent level necessary for controlling the epidemic, according to a 2003 Canadian research study.
Yoire Ferrer, who helped launched the programme in Santiago de Cuba in the southeast of the country, said the initiative has been "extremely useful" for the national health service and is unique in terms of its "coverage level and the links established with sexual minorities."
"We have capacity-building and management programmes at all levels, and we promote recognition of sexual diversity and encourage respect for and acceptance of gay, bisexual and heterosexual men," Ferrer told IPS in an e-mail from Santiago de Cuba.
Health interventions among populations suffering from discrimination encompass "the whole range of sexuality-related elements, and help improve quality of life by addressing issues like self-esteem and empowerment, focusing on the individual as a social and sexual being," Omar Parada, a co-founder of the project, told IPS.
Parada, a mechanical engineer by profession who coordinates the MSM-Cuba programme in the eastern province of Granma, regretted that "many MSM are staying the closet." In his view, community work and social inclusion efforts should be expanded.
"We should not limit ourselves solely to issues related to STIs, HIV, self-esteem and empowerment," said Parada, who added that what is needed is "a multi-directional agenda that embraces advocacy, discrimination and human rights."
In the past 10 years, the programme has done a great deal of research on sexual minorities, especially MSM, in spite of the fact that within academia "there is still a lot of discrimination, rejection and fear about these issues," Andrey Hernández, the present national coordinator of MSM-Cuba, told IPS.
According to Hernández, the programme has a constantly updated map of MSM meeting places that men frequent in search of spontaneous or paid sexual encounters with other men. Although some work has been done to understand this segment of society, sociological approaches are still very timid.
Over time, MSM-Cuba "has become a voice, a representative, an open door to generate relationships, including friendships, while fomenting personal growth," Regueiro said.
"The HIV/AIDS epidemic has shown how important community participation is for any effective response," he said. (END)
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Bisexuality does not reinforce the gender binary
Bisexuals have been unfairly accused of reinforcing the notion that there are only two genders and thereby oppressing trans people. But those who make such criticisms of bisexuality are actually the ones doing the marginalizing, writes Julia Serano.
originally published on
The Scavenger
10 October 2010Increasingly these days, I come across people who are ostensibly bisexual—in that they partner with both women and men—but who refuse to identify with that term.
Now this, in and of itself, is not necessarily a bad thing, as words (and especially identity labels) evolve over time and invariably go in and out of fashion.
What does bother me, however, is the explanation that is often given for this lack of identification: That the word bisexual supposedly "reinforces the gender binary," or "reinforces the notion that there are only two genders."
As a bisexual-identified trans woman*, I find this argument extremely problematic for a number of reasons.
While there may be an infinite number of potential genders, there are two general types of sexed bodies: female and male. Granted, there is a lot of variation within, and some overlap between, these categories (e.g., intersex people, trans people who physically transition from one sex to the other).
However, this variation and overlap does not automatically invalidate the existence of female and male bodies, but rather it simply means that these categories are far more complex than most people are willing to acknowledge.
In addition to this, we live in a society where all people are automatically (and often nonconsensually) read as either female or male, and where different assumptions, expectations and restrictions are placed on a person based upon which of these two sexes they are perceived to be.
The reason why I identify as bisexual is two-fold.
First, on a physical level, the attraction that I feel toward male-bodied people feels very different to me on a visceral level than the attraction that I feel toward female-bodied people. And having sex with a female partner feels very different to me than having sex with a male partner.
Such feelings are difficult to put into words, and I am not quite sure what the source of this difference is, but presumably it is related to what makes exclusively homosexual or heterosexual people attracted to one sex or the other, but not both.
I know that some people describe themselves as pansexual, which may work well for them, but I personally am not a big fan of that label with regards to my own sexuality, as it erases the way in which my attraction toward women is different from the attraction I experience toward men (and vice versa).
The second, and far more important reason (at least for me), why I embrace the word bisexual is that people perceive me and react to me very differently depending on whether the person I am coupled with is (or appears to be) a woman or a man.
In the hetero-mainstream, when I am paired with a man, I am read as straight; when I am paired with a woman, I am read as queer. In queer settings, when I am paired with a woman, I am read as lesbian/dyke/queer and viewed as a legitimate member of the community.
But when I am paired with a man (especially when the man in question is cisgender), then I am not merely unaccepted and viewed as an outsider, but I may even be accused of buying into or reinforcing the hetero-patriarchy.
So in other words, the "bi" in bisexual does not merely refer to the types of people that I am sexual with, but to the fact that both the straight and queer worlds view me in two very different ways depending upon who I happen to be partnered with at any given moment.
This aspect of the bisexual experience is not captured by the word "pansexual," nor by the more general word "queer." In fact, I regularly call myself queer, and when I do, people often are surprised when I mention that I date men (as though in their minds, bisexuality does not truly fall under the queer umbrella).
Anyone who is familiar with the history of the bisexual movement can tell you that the reason why some queer people began outwardly identifying as bisexual rather than as gay or lesbian (the two predominant queer identities throughout the '70s and '80s) is precisely because of this insider/outsider issue.
So long as a bisexual woman was only sexual with women and called herself a lesbian, she was accepted. But as soon as she admitted to, or acted upon, her attraction to men, she would be ostracized and accused of being a part of the problem rather than the solution.
This is why the label bisexual came into prominence—as a way to gain visibility within the queer community and to fight against exclusion.
Back in the '50s and '60s, all LGBT people were simply called "homosexual." We were all present during the first queer uprisings and the early days of what was simply called "gay liberation."
But as the movement picked up momentum, bisexuals and trans folks were both thrown under the bus, albeit for slightly different reasons. In a world where the straight mainstream assumed that gay men wanted to be women and lesbians wanted to be men, it is not surprising that many lesbians and gays felt uneasy about the presence of trans people in their movement.
And in a world where the straight mainstream insisted homosexuals could become heterosexual if they simply set their minds to it, it is not surprising that many lesbians and gays felt uneasy about the existence of bisexuals.
While the reasons for bisexual and transgender exclusion from lesbian and gay communities during the '70s and '80s may be somewhat different, the rhetoric used to cast us away was eerily similar: We, in one way or another, were supposedly "buying into" and "reinforcing" heteronormativity.
Transsexuals, transvestites, drag artists, butches and femmes were accused of apeing heterosexist gender roles. Bisexuals were accused of purposefully seeking out heterosexual privilege and (literally) sleeping with the enemy.
According to many lesbians and gays (both past and present), bisexuals and trans folks are not merely assimilationist, but we don't even exist! According to this "homo-normative" logic, trans people are really gay men and lesbians who transition in order to pass in the straight world. And bisexuals are really either heterosexuals dabbling in a bit of sexual experimentation, or gays and lesbians who just haven't fully come out of the closet yet.
It is because of this history of erasure and exclusion that bisexual and trans activists became more outspoken in the late '80s and early '90s, and fought for visibility and inclusion within the lesbian/gay/queer umbrella.
While most queer acronyms include Bs and Ts these days, our communities still remain largely invisible and have little voice in the now relatively mainstream LGBT movement. And the rhetoric that has been used against us for decades (i.e. that we are "assimilationist" and "reinforce heterosexism") can still be heard in gay/lesbian/queer communities to this day.
This is precisely what makes my blood boil when I hear people say that the word bisexual "reinforces the notion that there are only two genders."
First, it insinuates that self-identified bisexuals somehow oppress trans people. While I'm sure that there are some bisexuals out there who harbor anti-trans attitudes, in general, I have found that bisexuals are exponentially more accepting of trans folks, and way more likely than to consider us to be legitimate romantic and sexual partners, than the exclusively homosexual majority in our community.
So the idea that bisexual-identified people are oppressing trans folks is both wildly inaccurate and ahistorical, as it ignores the decades of marginalization both our communities have faced at the hands of the exclusively homosexual majority.
Second, exclusively homosexual people have been accusing bisexuals of "reinforcing" this or that for decades because of who we sleep with, and now we are supposedly "reinforcing the gender binary" simply by calling ourselves bisexual?
Knowing the long history of homosexual attempts to obliterate bisexuality using the "reinforcing" trope, it is difficult for me to view this as anything other than part of the systematic erasure of bisexuality from queer communities.
And can somebody please tell me how the term "bisexual" somehow reinforces the binary, yet "gay" and "lesbian" supposedly do not?
Most self-identified lesbians use that term to signify that they partner with women, but not men. Most gay men use the term "gay" to signify that they partner with men, but not women. So why are gays and lesbians not accused of "reinforcing the notion that there are only two genders"? Oh, that's right, because their identities are accepted and seen as legitimate, while bisexual identities are not.
The funny thing about gay/lesbian/queer folks (and this can also be said about many feminists as well) is that often we are just as prejudiced as people in the straight mainstream, we just use different language to express it.
When somebody is transgender, or transsexual, or bisexual, or engages in BDSM, or sex work, and/or expresses themselves in a feminine manner, we almost reflexively accuse them of "buying into the system" or of "reinforcing" heterosexism/patriarchy/the gender binary/capitalism/insert-evil-hegemonic-ideology-of-choice-here.
For me, the word "reinforcing" is a red flag: Whenever somebody utters it, I stop for a moment to ask myself who is being accused of "reinforcing" and who is not. There is almost always some double standard at work behind the scenes.
And given the turbulent history of who gets to be considered inside and outside of the gay/lesbian/queer community, it does not surprise me that the only people who are never accused of "reinforcing" the hetero-patriarchal-gender-binary are non-feminine, cisgender, exclusively homosexual folks.
The word bisexual may not be perfect, but it does have a rich political history, one that involves fighting for visibility and inclusion both within and outside of the queer community.
If the word does not resonate with you personally, then simply do not use it. But if you happen to forgo identifying with the word, don't dare say that it is because you believe that bisexual "reinforces the notion that there are only two genders," as that claim goes beyond personal statement, and enters the realm of accusation, as it insinuates that people who openly call themselves bisexual (e.g. me) are at best, naive about gender politics, and at worse, oppressing trans people.
If anything, it is the "reinforcing" trope that has historically been used to undermine both bisexuals and trans folks, and we should learn to stop using the very same language that has been used to marginalize us in the past.
Julia Serano is an Oakland, California-based artist, activist, and author of Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity. More about all of her creative endeavors can be found at juliaserano.com.
* In many of my past writings (for example my book Whipping Girl), I have described myself as a lesbian/dyke. What can I say, other than "Things change, people change, hairstyles change..."
Monday, October 11, 2010
Lesbians and Breast Cancer ....
First childbirth
Menstrual history
DietHigh-fat, low-fiber diet increases the risk of Breast Cancer. The risk also increases with women who are overweight. (Nearly 30 percent of lesbians are obese, compared to 20 percent for women overall.)
Genetic Alterations
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Socioeconomic Factors
Environmental Factors
Health Care
Click here for: How to reduce your risk for breast cancer:
War of words between pro & anti gay activists on HIV matters .......... what hypocrisy is this?
Urgent Need to discuss sex & sexuality II
Calls for Tourism Boycotts are Nonsensical at This Time
(2014 protests New York)
Calling for boycotts by overseas based Jamaican advocates who for the most part are not in touch with our present realities in a real way and do not understand the implications of such calls can only seek to make matters worse than assisting in the struggle, we must learn from, the present economic climate of austerity & tense calm makes it even more sensible that persons be cautious, will these groups assist when there is fallout?, previous experiences from such calls made in 2008 and 2009 and the near diplomatic nightmare that missed us; especially owing to the fact that many of the victims used in the public advocacy of violence were not actual homophobic cases which just makes the ethics of advocacy far less credible than it ought to be.
See more explained HERE from a previous post following the Queen Ifrica matter and how it was mishandled
Newstalk 93FM's Issues On Fire: Polygamy Should Be Legalized In Jamaica 08.04.14
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Violence and venom force gay Jamaicans to hide
Violence and venom force gay Jamaicans to hide a 2009 Word focus report where the history of the major explosion of homeless MSM occurred and references to the party DVD that was leaked to the bootleg market which exposed many unsuspecting patrons to the public (3:59), also the caustic remarks made by former member of Parliament in the then JLP administration. The agencies at the time were also highlighted and the homo negative and homophobic violence met by ordinary Jamaican same gender loving men. The late founder of the CVC, former ED of JASL and JFLAG Dr. Robert Carr was also interviewed. At 4:42 that MSM was still homeless to 2012 but has managed to eek out a living but being ever so cautious as his face is recognizable from the exposed party DVD, he has been slowly making his way to recovery despite the very slow pace
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Try to reason with the attacker: Establish communication with the person. This takes a lot of courage. However, a conversation may change the intention of an attacker.
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b) Only give name and address and no other information until a lawyer is present to assist
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World Class Performance and Cutting Edge Technology
Nothing says superbike like the relentless incorporation of cutting edge technology that continually expands the envelope of motorcycle performance. The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS superbike combines anti-lock braking with the latest technological advancements to offer performance that even the most expensive and exotic machines struggle to match. Using information gathered from competingand winningat the highest levels throughout the world, Kawasaki makes race-bred performance available to riders for the street and track. By making the ZX-10R better, riders have the opportunity to be their best.
Kawasaki developed the ZX-10R ABSs electronic steering damper in joint cooperation with Öhlins. Controlled by a dedicated ECU located under the gas tank cover, this damper reacts to the rate of acceleration or deceleration, as well as rear wheel speed, to help provide the ideal level of damping force across a wide range of riding scenarios. The variable damping provides optimum rider feedback by enabling the use of lower damping forces during normal operation, without sacrificing the firm damping needed for high-speed stability. The result is a light and nimble steering feel at low speed, as well as superior damping at higher speeds or during extreme acceleration/deceleration. The anodized damper unit incorporates Öhlins twin-tube design to help ensure stable damping performance and superior kickback absorption. It is mounted horizontally at the front of the fuel tank and requires very few additional components and ads almost no weight compared to previous generations steering dampers.
At first, anti-lock braking might seem a touch out of place on a purebred sportbike. But this system was designed from the start to maximize performance. Once you consider the many benefits provided by the amazing electronic and hardware technology available today, it begins to make a lot of sense.
Kawasaki calls its high-performance anti-lock system KIBS or Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System. The use of intelligent is apropos, too, considering just how smart the KIBS is. It all starts with an incredibly small and light ABS unit that was designed by Bosch specifically with sportbikes in mind. The entire system only adds about 7 pounds of weight compared to the non-ABS machine, and a full pound of that weight is accounted for by the larger battery.
KIBS is a multi-sensing system, one that collects and monitors a wide range of information taken from wheel sensors (the same ones collecting data on the standard ZX-10R for its S-KTRC traction control system) and the bikes ECU, including wheel speed, caliper pressure, engine rpm, throttle position, clutch actuation and gear position. The KIBSs ECU actually communicates with the bikes engine ECU and crunches the numbers, and when it notes a potential lock-up situation, it tells the Bosch ABS unit to temporarily reduce line pressure, allowing the wheel to once again regain traction.
Aside from this systems ultra-fast response time, it offers a number of additional sport-riding benefits, including rear-end lift suppression during hard braking, minimal kickback during ABS intervention, and increased rear brake control during downshifts. The high-precision pressure control enables the system to maintain high brake performance, proper lever feel and help ensure the ABS pulses are minimized.
The rest of the 2014 Ninja ZX-10R ABS is equally advanced. Complete with a powerful engine and lightweight chassis, it also boasts a highly advanced and customizable electronic system that allows riders to harness and experience the ZX-10R ABSs amazing blend of power and razor-edge handling. The system is called Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control.
Motorcyclists have forever been challenged by traction-related issues, whether on dirt, street or track. When talking about the absolute leading edge of open-class sportbike technology, where production street bikes are actually more capable than full-on race bikes from just a couple years ago, more consistent traction and enhanced confidence is a major plus.
The racing-derived S-KTRC system works by crunching numbers from a variety of parameters and sensors wheel speed and slip, engine rpm, throttle position, acceleration, etc. Theres more data gathering and analysis going on here than on any other Kawasaki in history, and its all in the name of helping racers inch closer to the elusive edge of maximum traction than ever before. The S-KTRC system relies on complex software buried in the ZX-10Rs Electronic Control Unit (ECU); the only additional hardware is the lightweight speed sensors located on each wheel.
Unlike the KTRC system on Kawasakis Concours 14 ABS sport tourer, which primarily minimizes wheel slip on slick or broken surfaces as a rider aid, the S-KTRC system is designed to maximize performance by using complex analysis to predict when traction conditions are about to become unfavorable. By quickly but subtly reducing power just before the amount of slippage exceeds the optimal traction zone, the system which processes every data point 200 times per second maintains the optimum level of tire grip to maximize forward motion. The result is significantly better lap times and enhanced rider confidence exactly what one needs when piloting a machine of this caliber.
The S-KTRC system offers three different modes of operation, which riders can select according to surface conditions, rider preference and skill level: Level 1 for max-grip track use, Level 2 for intermediate use, and Level 3 for slippery conditions. An LCD graph in the high-tech instrument cluster displays how much electronic intervention is occurring in real time and a thumb switch on the left handlebar pod allows simple, on-the-go mode changes.
The potent ZX-10R engine is a 16-valve, DOHC, liquid-cooled inline-four displacing 998cc via 76 x 55mm bore and stroke dimensions. This powerplant is tuned to optimize power delivery, center of gravity and actual engine placement within the chassis.
A primary goal of Kawasaki engineers was linear power delivery and engine manageability throughout all elements of a corner: the entry, getting back to neutral throttle at mid-corner, and heady, controllable acceleration at the exit. Peak torque was moved to a higher rpm range, which eliminates the power peaks and valleys that make it difficult for racers and track-day riders to open the throttle with confidence.
Large intake valves complemented by wide, polished intake ports allow for controllable power delivery and engine braking, just the thing to smooth those racetrack corner entries and exits. Camshafts built from chromoly steel further contribute to optimized engine braking and more controllable power delivery. Lightweight pistons mount to light and strong connecting rods. Compression is a full 13.0:1.
A race-style cassette transmission allows simple trackside ratio changes. An adjustable back-torque limiting clutch assembly is fitted, which allows worry-free downshifts and corner-entry calmness.
Cramming all that fuel and air into this amazing engine is a ram air-assisted fuel injection system featuring large throttle bodies (47mm) and sub-throttle valves, a large capacity airbox (9 liters), secondary injectors that improve top-end power characteristics, and a large ram-air intake thats positioned close to the front of the bike for efficient airbox filling and power.
The final piece of the ZX-10Rs power-production formula is an exhaust system featuring a race-sped titanium header assembly, hydroformed collectors, a large-volume pre-chamber containing two catalyzers and a highly compact silencer. Due to the headers race-spec design, riders and racers looking for more closed-course performance need only replace the slip-on muffler assembly.
With the engine producing a massive quantity of usable and controllable power, engineers looked to the chassis to help refine handling and overall road/track competency. The aluminum twin-spar frame is an all-cast assemblage of just seven pieces that features optimized flex characteristics for ideal rider feedback, cornering performance and light weight. Like the frame, the alloy swingarm is an all-cast assembly, with rigidity matching that of the frame itself.
Chassis geometry offers excellent stability and handling quickness. The front end geometry with rake at 25 degrees and trail at 107mm (4.21 in.) allows light, quick handling and complements the engines controllable power and the frame and swingarms flex characteristics.
Highly advanced suspension at both ends helps as well. Up front is a 43mm open-class version of the Big Piston Fork (BPF). Featuring a piston design nearly twice the size of a conventional cartridge fork, the BPF offers smooth action, less stiction, light weight and enhanced damping performance on the compression and rebound circuits. This compliance results in more control and feedback for the rider just what you need when carving through a rippled sweeper at your local track or negotiating a decreasing-radius corner on your favorite backroad.
Suspension duties on the ZX-10R are handled by a Horizontal Back-Link design that positions the shock and linkage above the swingarm. Benefits include mass centralization, good road holding, compliance and stability, smooth action in the mid-stroke and good overall feedback. The fully adjustable shock features a piggyback reservoir and dual-range (low- and high-speed) compression damping.
Lightweight gravity-cast three-spoke wheels complement the tire fitment. Up front, Tokico radial-mount calipers grasp 310mm petal rotors and a 220mm petal rotor is squeezed by a lightweight single-piston caliper in back. The result is powerful stops with plenty of rider feedback and the added confidence of the KIBS ABS system.
Finally, Kawasaki engineers wrapped all this technology in bodywork as advanced and stylish as anything on this side of a MotoGP grid. The curvy edges and contrasting colored and black parts create a sharp, aggressive image. Line-beam headlights enable the use of a more compact front fairing, while LED turn signals are integrated into the mirror assemblies. Convenient turn-signal couplers allow easy mirror removal for track-day use. The rear fender assembly holding the rear signal stalks and license plate frame is also easily removable for track days. High-visibility LED lamps are also used for the taillight and position marker.
The instrumentation is highlighted by an LED-backlit bar-graph tachometer set above a multi-featured LCD info screen with numerous sections and data panels. A wide range of information is presented, including vehicle speed, odometer, dual trip meters, fuel consumption, Power Mode and S-KTRC level, low fuel, water temperature and much more. For track use, the LCD display can be set to race mode which moves the gear display to the center of the screen.
The ZX-10Rs ergonomics are designed for optimum comfort and control. A reasonable 32-inch seat height, adjustable footpegs and clip-ons mean that this is a hard-core sportbike you can actually take on an extended sport ride and still be reasonably comfortable doing so.
The old saying, power is nothing without control is certainly apt where open-class sportbikes are concerned. But when you factor in all the engine, chassis and ergonomic control designed into the 2014 Ninja ZX-10R, you begin to realize youre looking at one very special motorcycle one that can take you places youve never been before.
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It has been a half century since Kawasaki started full-scale production of motorcycles. Our first motorcycle engine was designed based on technical know-how garnered from the development and production of aircraft engines. Our entry into the motorcycle industry was driven by Kawasaki's constant effort to develop new technologies. Over the years we have released numerous new models that have helped shape the market, and in the process created many enduring legends based on the speed and power of our machines. As Kawasaki's Commitment to Performance and Styling continues to redefine the standards of high performance and riding pleasure, our latest challenges will surely give birth to new legends!


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Doncaster have expressed their sympathy to the family of a supporter who died after he was taken ill during the Sky Bet Championship fixture against Leicester on Saturday.
Ray Dunning, 42, collapsed as he watched his team lose 1-0 to the league champions at the King Power stadium - a result that saw Rovers relegated.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The cold snap has damaged crops for some South Carolina farmers.
State Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers says it will take about a week to determine how much damage has occurred.
Weathers says there may not be much effect on prices because the cold snap did not last very long. But he says another cold snap could raise prices for local crops.
Clayton Rawl Farms in Lexington was able to cover some of their greens to protect them from the weather, but they could not cover everything. Workers at the farm say their greens, onions and cabbage were damaged.
Montez Hilliard of Hilliard Farms in Santee says he faces a major loss. He says the collard green crop suffered heavy damage.
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Classified Moto CM185T (for Tiny)
Recently, the impressive Australian blog Pipeburn.com featured our latest completed bike — Christina Cairo's Honda Twinstar. They pretty much give the full story behind it, but it makes sense to have it on our own blog, too, I suppose.
Some time ago, broadcast producer extraordinaire Christina got the urge to go two-wheelin' right about the time our friends Rex and Norma were selling their pet project Honda. Arrangements were made, and the bike stayed in the family. And we made it our own pet project. Little by little we got to work cutting, unbolting, mixing and matching, until suddenly — a year later — we were finished.
Fittingly, as I write this, Christina is completing Day 2 of her M-Class license course. By 5pm she'll be legal to hit the streets on her elegant Tiny Moto.
The bike started life as a faux cruiser that was visually ahead of its time. And by that I mean that even though it was a 1978 model, it looked very "eighties". We swapped out the wheels for 18-inchers front and rear to give it a level stance. Then we removed everything that didn't need to be there. The tank was snagged from an old Suzuki dirt bike and nickel plated to prevent rust. After some waffling on color, we decided to do a copper stripe on top of the tank. Worked out nicely and matches the seat crafted by our friend Roy Baird.
There are lots of little bits of personality on this diminutive moto, including a quick release nickel-plated basket that incorporates an old Cypress Gardens water ski. The taillight is made from a stainless steel fishing rod holder that I snatched from my ancient Aquasport before it went to boat heaven…
What this one lacks in power, it definitely makes up for in character. We're psyched that it's going to Miss Cairo. —JR