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Dear Arlene, Just saw your blog and love to talk with you about cancer. What kind did you have and where are yu now with it? Mine is vulva cancer. Sincerely, Wendy
I am in remission of non- hodgkins lymphoma for 1 1/2 yrs now. Just lately i have been experincing fatigue & a feeling of weakness that comes & goes. I had that before finding out that I had cancer & did experience the weakness off & on shortly after chemo. Here I am experiencing it again for about four days. I just had two cataract surgeries. I don't know if that has caused the fatigue & weakness. Anyway I have an appointment with my oncologist a week from today. I have appts every 3 months yet. I am so afraid that due to these symptoms that the cancer might be back. It will be a long wait until next Friday.
I have Non-Hodgkins Lymphomia I have been in remission for a year now(which is a huge Blessing). I am still having to deal with fatigue/my fibro and arthritis are out of control pain wise/ can't seem to be able to get my strength or energy back. Chemo brain is my daily visitor.
would like to hear from those that share the same long term side effects that I do. or would just like to talk...thank you
Facebook has allowed me to reconnect with friends that I haven't seen in years. One even has cancer, so I can understand what he is going through. It has also allowed my friends to ask me questions on Facebook than they can in person. Interesting-huh!!!
I found that Facebook was a good place for me to write and kind of vent about my Cancer. I told my friends who wanted to read about it all of the things I was going through and how I felt and once I was done with treatments how the depression kicked in. I have many friends that sent encouraging words and I know you get lots of that from your family, but it sure helped hearing it from friends from high school or relatives that live far away. I read as much about my cancer so that I was in the know, I wanted to know everything to expect as no one in our family has had Breast Cancer. I put out on my site that day after my surgery that everything went well and I was already up and about. I let everyone know how my body looked and I thought my new breasts looked like aliens because I had a tram flap done. Once I got my nipples done everyone was excited for me also and some told me I should do a crazy thing with my tattoo that will happen in 4 months. I think that being able to share is a major part for those of us with cancer.. Like one of the others said, some people just dont' get it they try but if you have not had to deal with it you just dont' get it.
Very happy I can share and I know someone is reading it and understanding exactly what I am talking about...
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RE: Social Media: I found Facebook to be very disturbing for me during treatment, and to some extent even now. I had to actually force myself to stay off of it for my sanity. All my old, athletic friends were still out accomplishing what I wanted to do but couldn't. I felt like my life was over and I was very jealous. I also had to deal with some obvious facial disfigurement so my self esteem was in the toilet. I stayed off the "cancer" websites because it just got to be overwhelmingly depressing - I was trying to concentrate on my successes, not whining about how screwed I was. My salvation was a supportive husband and a good psychologist who specializes in oncology. I think there is a "flip" side to social media - be careful.
I have bule duct cancer and would like to hear of others treatments. I had strong radiation 5 days in a row and nothing since. I feel like i am waiting while my cancer grows.
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I have been fighting Multiple Myeloma since 2008 and it has been a up & down ride. I have always been the strongest one in the family, so everyone was quite surprised when I broke down in tears &depression. However, I have come back unto myself and have been fighting strong since. Many of my family and friends have said that I look good for someone with cancer, but it my determination besides taking care of myself as if I am not at all ill that shows to those outside. I have been through spine surgery and had to learn to walk all over again, I'm just getting back on my feet after being in a wheelchair since January. I have been in this battle for awhile and I believe with the grace of GOD, family and friends, I will continue until he calls me home....
I have used online support and also information found online to help with my 3 year battle. I do not use FB mainly due to my privacy concerns. I have a FB account but it is very limited. This support group has been life-saving as there were no face to face groups in my area. In a way social media and online options are nice because I find I can really open up and "talk". I most appreciate reading that many others have similar thoughts and fears. As someone stated in this trail, people who have not had cancer sometimes just don't get it, I know they try to but it is different when you actually are on this path.
Also, my family used Caring Bridge to communicate about my brother's battle and death while fighting Multiple Myeloma and it was a huge gift for him, our family, and the hundreds of people who knew him and loved him. It was very easy to use and keep other's up to date. It also allows photos which people enjoyed.
I am 42 yrs old female and have accepted Cancer in my life with positive spirits.since 3 yrs before,I was diagnosed for Post Cricoid Carcinoma wherein I have taken up 33 sittings of radiation and 6 cycles of cemos.Again diagnosed for Ca after 1 year and went through laryngo esophagectomy & pharyngo gastric anastamosis surgery lost my voice,within 5 months ca recurred wherein again induced with 12 cycles of erbitux cemos and 8 cycles of mitotox cemos,Now by gods grace I am free of Ca since 1 year and resumed to work and busy with my routine.The truth behind the success of my survival is the moral support I received through my husband,sister and my kids.I would like share all my thoughts shortly. 4 Steps to fight easily Cancer War are as follows Step1.Create a happy environment,never gain sympathy from others
Step 2.Build confidence,respect you and trust your body
Step 3.Keep yourself occupied
Step 4.Eat Healthy food stuffs
Oh, I forgot.. Is he on Coumadin? If he is, go to the Home page here at the Mayo Clinic and make sure he is n ot eating high Vit K foods, which will also cause clots and swelling. He should also have Pain Management, maybe Morphine 30mg, it works quickly. Talk with your medical team about these issues. I am also re-learning how to walk because I had to have surgery to remove a crushed disc on my spine due to the tumors, so to fight paralysis, I work out with PT in the pool which has worked wonders...from wheelchair to walker and then on to cane. Please speak with them..I came from a stage 4 (27000 cells) to stable (41 cells)...
Lucy, I fight swelling in both legs all the time during & after treatment. Has your husband had a Doppler lab? This checks for blood clots in the legs and pelvic regions. Also his food must be checked for high sodium, this works against the chemo & radiation causing swelling. He must stay active to circulate the fluid so it does not pool in the ankles or thighs. Sometimes walking up & down the driveway works for me, when I can walk it without tiredness. Also, since he is taking Lasix 2x a day, make sure he is drinking plenty of fluids, especially pure water. Last advice, it is better to cook his food at home, instead of buying prepared food from the stores. They have too many chemicals in them that contraindictate the meds and can cause the meds to work or not, besides leaving more chemicals in his body for the cancer to latch onto. Many blessings to you and your husband..
I had a FB page in my second year of my cancer fight. This page has helped me connect with Breast cancer survivors & friends, family. Even my college buddies from all over. It does help fight depression which can rise before you know it. However with all the prayers, blessings, and the jokes, I have pushed forward and am now in my 4th year. Still here!
Without the encouragement and support of my online friends, I honestly do not know how I would've managed to get thru my chemo or radiation. And, if you feel like "complaining" (to non-cancer people they sometimes view it like that) you can say anything you like and people are there to listen. Wide awake in the middle of the night????? Then just type in your status as "Is anyone out there - I need to talk" -- or some such phrase......and you'll more than likely receive a reply. Now that I'm free of cancer I'm online to provide support & encouragement to others. As well, I give some girls suggestions for friends in similar circumstances. Although I didn't have breast cancer, any time I see a "pink" photo or ribbon, I add them. As well, I send them a short 'bio' of what my cancer fight was -- and occasionally I get one back. Because I don't automatically add a friend request, I feel my introduction gives people an idea if they want to add me or not!!!!
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Thank you Lynn for responding. My husband is taking two Lasix a day. It seems it comes and goes but never entirely. He has stage 4 cancer. Started in the left lung and was only caught because of terrific pain in leg and inability to walk. He also had lesions in his head which with that cyberknife so far so good. Has no chest pain but is in constant pain with the knee. He had extensive surgery and replacement of femur. If you can think of anything else I certainly would appreciate it. It is so frustrating for me. Thank you
My oncologist gave me diuretic shots to help ease the swelling. It helped a lot. The steroids that were part of my treatment made me retain water.
What causes swelling in legs after radiation and chemo treatment and how to eliminate it. Thank you
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Thread: What is (qualifies as) Sci-Fi ?
October 3rd, 2012, 06:15 PM #31
Just found this:
Through a discussion (and links) on M. John Harrison's blog, I found this two-part interview with Paul Kincaid, and it is spot-on for this discussion: highly recommended.
October 3rd, 2012, 06:49 PM #32
October 3rd, 2012, 08:44 PM #33
I searched on "science"
The word is used a total of 80 times and only two instances do not appear as either "science fiction" or "science fictional".
By which you can probably guess that I see no need for a new positivism or new progressivism (actually, those are two very different things. By positivism may we be thinking of the logical positivism of the Vienna Circle, a philosophy of science that proved inadequate as an account of what science actually does?
So that is the problem with the stuff being called "science fiction."
I think the problem is pretty much the same as what Kurt Vonnegut was saying in 1965. But technology has changed since then and now the "science fiction" and "fantasy" movies and television shows are not full of cheezy special effects so it is not embarrassing for mundanes to watch.
October 3rd, 2012, 09:36 PM #34
I really have no dog in this fight, but . . .
. . . to say "in the entire article he never really says anything about science or what authors are doing with science in their stories" does not seem to comport with remarks such as:
- . . . the writing of science fiction as though it were fantasy, primarily as a way of escaping the rigor of the former.
- If you are writing a science fiction story, then the science fictional elements need to be intimately connected with what the story is about.
- . . . as each new work comes along we identify it as science fiction or not depending on how closely it conforms to the set of characteristics we have already labeled science fiction.
- The other crossover element that I criticized, and it is a different aspect of the same issue, is the number of stories that use the affect of fantasy in what is ostensibly a science fiction story.
- Using the tropes of fantasy to resolve a science fiction story is just a way of waving your hand and saying it doesnt matter, because anything can happen, all it takes is the whim of the author.
And those are just from skimming less than all of the first half of his remarks.
- . . . the writing of science fiction as though it were fantasy, primarily as a way of escaping the rigor of the former.
October 3rd, 2012, 10:29 PM #35
October 4th, 2012, 01:11 AM #36
You will find the die hard hard SF fans and writers are even tougher than I am on this. I've been around a bit and seen some really extreme opinions.
October 4th, 2012, 01:38 AM #37
October 4th, 2012, 10:45 AM #38
This is a SCIENCE fiction story:
Omnilingual (1957) by H. Beam Piper
It contains tropes but there is science also.
October 4th, 2012, 11:52 AM #39
By "troupe" I believe the author was referring to the common, or some might consider over used, standards of science fiction. You are quite right in your assessment of anti-gravity and tractor beams. Don't forget to include all FTL, communication with aliens, bipedal humanoid aliens, beam weapons, and a whole host of other things. With science fiction, if you start to eliminate those, you should end up with Hard SF, cutting out the implausible and leaving just the science. If you cut out the troupes and what you have lacks science, you have either migrated to literary fiction or fantasy and away from science fiction. That is this guys complaint, that by avoiding the troupes, avoiding the future, and avoiding science, there is a modern crop of "science fiction" that isn't really science fiction at all. I happen to agree with that part of the article.
He also goes on to complain about stories and what message they might give and I think he reads too much into that. Steampunk is not about whitewashing our past, it is an offshoot of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells work. More of an homage to them than a deliberate attempt to rewrite our past. And I do consider steampunk to be science fiction when the science element is there. The key in my thinking is the science, be it hard SF or just the troupes common to the softer end of the genre.
Again, a reminder. I am just sharing my opinion, not saying anyone else is wrong.
October 4th, 2012, 04:11 PM #40
This gets circular. As always.In order for me to consider a story science fiction, it must be based on known, theoretical, or plausible science.
"When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, "it means just what I choose it to meanneither more nor less."
The only constraint on "science"--by definition--is that it describe impersonal laws by which the cosmos appears to operate, which laws have been derived from exercise of the scientific principle. If those laws in an sf tale are drastically different from those we know or guess right now, a nod toward why we haven't yet seen them manifested would be nice, but that's about the limit, and it's not even truly a requirement.
Any other restraint is entirely arbitrary and personal, and not well connected to the consensus concept of what "science" is.
Mind, as I (and Kincaid) stress, for a science-fiction tale to be truly science fiction, the differing laws must somehow affect the tale such that it could not be told absent those differences. For example, a tale in which FTL is commonplace that really could, with little touching-up, be set in the early days of the historical exploration of our own world, with space ships replacing sea-going ships as merely a way to put the characters in a new and unfamiliar place, is scarcely sf--it is just a mundane tale with fancy window dressing.
October 4th, 2012, 05:09 PM #41
There is no call to be insulting. Your reference to a fairy tale talking egg is hardly helpful. It more calls into question why you are being so insistent you are right and I am wrong. My opinion is based on a long association the science fiction genre.
And science it not a static thing, but it does attempt to make sense of the natural order of things. If you want to use science to differentiate one type of fiction from another, then you must have a definition of science. I listed the types of science because they are very different. My opinions have been shaped by several hard SF readers and writers. Hard SF is required to stick to just proven science. You can project forward, but only with what we know to be true. Soft SF includes the theoretical (where the mathematical proof has been established, but is as yet untested) and the plausible (where modern methods are used to extrapolate a theory for something like FTL travel, anti-gravity, etc, that has yet to be arrived at by any theoretical scientist). Star Trek's warp drive was in the plausible category back in the 60's, but now it is in the theoretical. Most of the "troupes" of science fiction are in the plausible. Things that you can imagine that if science devoted enough time to, it would become theoretical, and then maybe proven, and then maybe reality. I do not limit the realm of science by my definitions.
I do draw a line between science and fantasy. Clark's comment that any sufficiently advanced technology can be mistaken for magic does not mean that the reverse holds true, that anything seen as magic can be accomplished given sufficiently high technology.
I also maintain (I am again citing my own opinion) that there is no such thing as a story where science is so integral that it cannot be slightly altered and have the same story in a different setting. Stories are about people, read by people. It doesn't matter if you are talking about a hard sf story or a space opera, anything can be reset to a different time, place, or genre and will require the same amount of effort. I think science must be integral to the setting more than to the story set within that setting.
Opinions are wonderful things when you let other people express theirs without resorting to insults. I have no interest in insulting anyone here and I expect the same in return.
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October 4th, 2012, 05:28 PM #42
He also seems to remember a time when all (or a lot) of science fiction was pure, linked to the real world, and tried to examine it. Which is not the field I am familiar with.
October 4th, 2012, 08:02 PM #43
Oh, my.
If you want to use science to differentiate one type of fiction from another, then you must have a definition of science.
I gave one:
Impersonal laws by which the cosmos appears to operate, which laws have been derived from exercise of the scientific principle.
"The wicked flee when no man pursueth."
--Proverbs 28: 1
October 4th, 2012, 08:30 PM #44the critic Nader Elhefnawy was quick to point out that the singularity is really little more than a professional dodge:
To throw up one's hands in confusion is a convenient way of avoiding the serious social and ethical and political questions raised by our problems (as with our ecological crisis). This can seem an understandable response to their genuinely intimidating largeness, but the feeling of being overwhelmed hardly seems to account for the whole tendency.Contemporary science fiction is not interested in science, culture, history, ideas or real human psychology. Not really. To be interested in such things requires engagement not only with the world but also entire bodies of knowledge generated by hundreds of fevered human minds. Incapable of taking anything seriously and unwilling to risk disapproval by writing anything that might be deemed in any way political, genre writers spend their days like performing dolphins; pushing a load of battered toys around the pool while undemanding audiences roar their approval. Occasionally, a particularly well-trained dolphin receives a celebratory bucket of fish heads in the ballroom of a beige mid-Western hotel.Similarly, few writers have completely abandoned writing about either the future or science, it is just that these ideas now lurk on the periphery rather than in the foreground of the text. I am not calling for a complete re-think of the science fictional enterprise, rather I would like to see the genre seize this historic opportunity and rediscover its heritage of engagement and prediction.
October 5th, 2012, 03:46 AM #45
Your middle quote does have a core of truth in it, but misses the point that this situation is no different from the past. It seems to be a pessimism based on a filtered memory/canon.
A lot of the modern SF I read has the ideas infused in the story, forming a whole with the story. Which to me is a preferable solution to having the ideas at the forefront, blocking the view so to speak.

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So, nVidia is being Cox blocked?
This is simply a slander. It says little about Alan, but much about Michael.Alan has been very vocal about rejecting the NVIDIA-requested change as he doesn't want NVIDIA's binary -- but widely-used -- graphics driver to support the DMA-BUF infrastructure.
It sounds like a lot of people here would rather be using BSD.
It's entirely Nvidia's fault they're in this situation - there's no reason the Linux kernel devs should accommodate them. David was nice enough to write GPL code to solve a need for the kernel, if Nvidia wants the functionality they can play by the rules or they can write their own and ask Intel to use it.
Guys, once again:
Kernel devs did not pick the kernel licence yesterday. They (Linus) picked it more than 20 years ago. They can't change it.
Binary kernel module using internal stuff like DMA-BUF violates the GPL, and nobody would be allowed to distribute that without risking a devastating lawsuit. That's the way it is. Renaming symbols just clarifies this, but does not in any way change the GPL, which prohibits it.
What Nvidia wants is some kind of tacit approval that this violation is "OK" so in the case of a lawsuit they can claim that they were acting in good faith and were misled. What Alan wants is for them to take the responsibility for the violation. If they think that it's legal for them to call kernel code from their binary module, they should simply ignore the symbol names. After all, there's nothing to worry about, right?
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I don't know if Linus has already taken part in the discussion but if he hasn't then I think he needs to make a decision. I wouldn't normally support closed source but he called on NVIDIA to do something and now they're trying to do the best that they reasonably can and the community is blocking it. I wouldn't be surprised if they turn around and say "well fuck you too."


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DOVER — When lifetime Dover resident Ruth Keene took her birthday "Queen's seat" Wednesday afternoon at the First Parish Church hall in Dover, she was filled with gratitude to be surrounded by loved ones as she celebrated a birthday milestone.
She said while she remembers certain stores and pharmacies that were formerly established in the city, she's mostly enjoyed "general living" in Dover.
Her late husband and two brothers all served in the military. As such, she's spent a great deal of her life as an independent woman taking care of herself and being proud of her family, community and country.
Greeted by numerous family members, painting students and friends on Wednesday, Keene received just as many hugs. She also saw much appreciation and, to her cheerful delight, was the recipient of a large cake in her honor.
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The Hemet courthouse handles civil, small claims, family law, probate, and traffic cases, but not criminal trials, which are currently handled in Murrieta, more than 20 miles away, or in courthouses even further away. The current Hemet courthouse is overcrowded, substandard in size, and physically deficient, and the property surrounding it is too small to accommodate further additions or renovations.
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Where will the courthouse be located?
Approval of two potential sites is a standard part of the State's site selection process for courthouse projects. The local Project Advisory Group, which includes members of the local community in addition to representatives of the superior court and the AOC, has validated the selection of two potential sites for the new courthouse.
The first proposed site consists of approximately five acres in the Menifee Town Center, which is being developed near Newport and Haun Roads, approximately two blocks from Interstate 215 in the City of Menifee. The proposed courthouse site is in that development on Sherman Road, in an area envisioned as a future government center. This site was chosen for its proximity to the freeway and its location central to the vast area to be served by the future courthouse.
The second proposed site is in the Hemet Redevelopment area. The second site consists of approximately eight acres near Devonshire and Buena Vista Streets, approximately two blocks north of Florida Street and two blocks east of State Street.
What is the current status of site selection?
In November 2011, the State Public Works Board (SPWB) approved the first site in Menifee. The AOC will submit the second site for SPWB approval early in 2012. SPWB approval allows the AOC to undertake further due diligence, environmental assessment under the California Environmental Quality Act, and negotiations with sellers that will ultimately result in finalization of the site. Site selection and environmental review, as well as site acquisition, which also requires SPWB approval, must be completed before architectural design of the new courthouse can begin.
Who is the architect for the project?
The project will be designed by Perkins+Will Architects, a nationally recognized firm established in 1935 with extensive experience in Southern California. The firm's design experience spans civic and cultural, corporate, commercial, healthcare, and education clients. In April 2010, ARCHITECT Magazine ranked Perkins+Will number two for its commitment to sustainability and green design. Among its Southern California buildings are the Rampart Station and Harbor Station for the Los Angeles Police Department, House Ear Institute, Wallis Annenberg Research Center, and the Neuroscience Research Building at the University of California, Los Angeles.
What is the size of the new courthouse?
The proposed new courthouse will house nine courtrooms, space for court administration, the court clerk, court security operations and holding, a jury assembly room, and building support space in approximately 116,300 square feet. The proposed building will be two to three stories tall, surrounded by landscaping and parking. The building may have an enclosed penthouse to conceal roof top mechanical equipment. The proposed site of the new courthouse will also include associated surface parking for visitors, jurors and court staff.
Will the new courthouse be a parolee release center?
The replacement Hemet court is being planned as a full-service courthouse. The release of parolees is handled by the county probation department.
In 2009, the State set up a three-year pilot program for parolee reentry pilot courts in seven California counties, using federal grant funds. The current participants are courts in Alameda, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, and Santa Clara. Riverside was never part of this program, and there are currently no funds or plans to expand it. In short, there are no plans for this courthouse to take part in any parolee release program.
Will the new courthouse be energy-efficient and sustainably designed?
All courthouse projects funded by SB 1407 are being designed to achieve a LEED* Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. This is a third-party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high-performance "green" buildings. More information on LEED
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The AOC will contract with a construction manager at risk to provide preconstruction services and then to manage construction of the project. The selection of that firm and their work on the project will include local outreach to ensure qualified local first-tier and lower-tier subcontractors and suppliers have the opportunity to bid on the construction work.
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DURHAM — If the Oyster River Cooperative School District reaches a high school tuition agreement with Newmarket, Barrington or Deerfield, taxpayers could see a revenue stream of at least $400,000 per year, according to superintendent Dr. James Morse.
In his model the sending towns would have to pay $14,500 per student in the first school year. The school district would not include school bus services for that price. Morse is open to the idea of providing busing to towns that chose to enter into a contract with the district, he said.
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Chris Hadfield continues to be awesome, explaining how sound influenced his time in space. Outside of the ISS, of course, the near vacuum of space prevents any sound waves from propagating. Hence, no sound in space.
But inside the ISS, there is sound, precious sound.
Think of it! When an astronaut finds time to sit quietly and stare back down at their home beneath them, when the radio calls and equipment checks are over, I can imagine they becomes acutely aware of the sounds around them. Each beep, each whir of a fan, these are unconscious reminders that "Yes, I am a human, in a machine, in space!"
Like sitting on the beach, listening to the waves, hearing every bird and every breeze, from your perch above the planet.
If you'd like more "sounds in space", I made a video about that.
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Agriculture and biotech giant Monsanto (MON) has become the poster child for genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The St. Louis-based company has led efforts since the 1990s to make GMOs part of the nation's diet. It also dominates the market for genetically modified crops, supplying farmers across the world with its corn, soy, sugar beets and […]
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The K&L Industries Sun Dolphin Pro 120 Bass Boat offers a rugged, UV-stabilized, high-density polyethylene deck and hull with 2 swivel seats for padded fishing comfort. It features carpeted casting decks, multiple storage compartments that include an aerated livewell for holding your catch. It comes pre-wired for an electric trolling motor(not included) and includes a built-in rear motor mount, oarlock sockets and anodized aluminum handrails.
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The story takes place around the 30's in Shanghai. Hui Man Keung is a young man who comes to Shanghai to make it a place of his own. There, he met Ting Lik and the two eventually partnered in the entertainment business. There in Shanghai, he also met the love of his life, Fung Ching Ching. She is the daughter of Fung King Yiu aka Shanghai's Hero. Things get complicated as Ting Lik killed one of Shanghai's boss. In order to remain in Shanghai in one piece, the two decided to work for Fung King Yiu. The story goes on from there with plenty complications and conflicts to keep your eyes glue to the TV.
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You know you've got a big dick when you can shove it past the face guard on a football helmet and still get it into your teammate's mouth. Just ask Connor Kline; he has no trouble fucking Josh Bang's face right through his protective gear. Bangs bobs up and down on Kline's cock then stands up and whips out his giant 10-incher. Kline gets on his knees and takes all of it down his throat like a true champ. It looks like Kline will go on sucking Bangs' big one forever until Bangs orders Kline on his knees so he can fuck his big muscle-butt. Bangs mounts the horny hunk, slams his dick in his ass, and pounds him mercilessly from every angle. The young jocks fuck hard until Josh reaches a boiling point. He pulls out and jerks a load all over his buddy's washboard abs followed by Connor who pulls a thick one out of his own massive cock.
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
PORTSMOUTH — Democratic lawmakers from Portsmouth disagreed Monday on the question of whether New Hampshire should allow casino gambling.
Cali-Pitts cautioned that gambling will not come as a "quick fix" to New Hampshire's budget problems. The lucrative fees associated with licensing a new casino wouldn't be paid to the state immediately, she said.
"To me, the devil is in the details," Cali-Pitts said.
Fuller Clark joined Wazlaw in speaking against casino gambling. She questioned whether it would be prudent to divert government resources away from other New Hampshire businesses, such as restaurants and companies that service tourism and recreational industries.
"People only have so much expendable money outside of their daily activities, and what impact will that have on the state economy?' she said.
Fuller Clark also raised concerns about casino "proliferation." Allowing one casino could open the door to a legal challenge against the state from a community seeking permission for another casino project, she said.
"It's a very complicated and complex issue, but I believe for the long-term health for the state of New Hampshire that this is not a direction that I could support," she said.
"After two years of incredible challenge, in terms of relationships in the building, we're setting a new tone, and I think so far it's going very well," Norelli said.
State revenues are beginning to rebound, Norelli said, but only modestly. The state's best option is to lay the foundation for a "21st-century economy" by investing in infrastructure and education, she said.
As chairwoman of the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, Pantelakos has been attending hearings concerning one of the most contentious issues facing lawmakers this year: New Hampshire's so-called "stand-your-ground law."
A bill that would repeal the state's existing law was the subject of lengthy and animated hearings in Concord last month. Pantelakos said she supports the proposal to strike the law.
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I have been hearing about key lime pies for a while and I have been wanting to try one. Unfortunately I had been unable to find them, that is until last week. I was bit surprised when I saw them at the grocery store and I grabbed a bag of them immediately. A key lime pie is a pie that is made with key lime juice, egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and a pie crust. The leftover egg whites are commonly used to make a meringue topping. I decided to skip the meringue topping to keep things simple and the pie was really easy to make. Once you have a pie crust you pretty much just need to mix everything and then bake. The hardest part was juicing all of those little key limes. The key lime pie turned out great! It was a little bitter on the first day but it mellowed out nicely on the second day. The key lime pie was nice and cool and creamy and full of an amazing lime flavour. I served the key lime pie with whipped cream. The sweetness of the whipped cream and the graham cracker crust went well with the tartness of the key lime pie. This pie is disappearing quickly!
Key Lime Pie(makes 6+ servings)
Printable Recipe
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup key lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 graham cracker crust (prebaked)
1. Whisk the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, key lime juice and lime zest in a large bowl until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
3. Bake in a preheated 300F oven until set, about 20 minutes.
4. Let cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Graham Cracker Crust(makes 1 pie crust)
Printable Recipe
8 large graham crackers
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup melted butter
1. Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor until they become crumbs.
2. Mix in the sugar.
3. Mix in the vanilla and the butter.
4. Pour the mixture into a pie plate and press it down firmly.
5. Bake in a preheated 375F oven until it just starts to brown, about 8-10 minutes.
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Leave it to Reformed people to miss the point. When Paul describes the body of Christ as a body, part of which includes hands, ears, and so forth, we are quick to mark our territory — we are the brain …Read More
It's Not About You
After a particularly difficult marriage counseling session early in my first year of ministry, I called a mentor to debrief and decompress. He patiently heard me out and then offered a convicting assessment: "It sounds as if you're more concerned …Read More
The Heresy of Self-Centeredness
Self-centeredness has no place in the church. That ought to go without saying. But from the dawn of the Apostolic era until today, self-love in all its forms has plagued the fellowship of the saints. A classic early example of …Read More
Consider Your Opponent
I became convinced of the truth of Reformed theology while attending Dallas Theological Seminary — the flagship institution of dispensational theology. Some of my fellow students accused me of being apostate when they discovered that I had rejected dispensationalism. Having …Read More
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Unbelievers, even though their hearts and minds are opposed to God's truth, sometimes have more spiritual insight than we give them credit for. At least that is what I learned as a junior in college. As a religion major at …Read More
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John Newton (1725–1807) is best known today for his great hymns (including "Amazing Grace" and "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken"). But in his own day, he was perhaps more highly prized as a letter writer — "the great director …Read More
Someone is Wrong on the Internet
It takes two to tango, and that doesn't even include the band. Our choices, our behaviors, are rarely as discreet as we think they are. Not only do our decisions bleed into our other decisions, they touch on other people's …Read More
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Controversy exists because God's truth exists in a world of lies. Controversy is the plight of sinners in a fallen world, who were originally created by God to know the truth, love the truth, and proclaim the truth. We cannot …Read More
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- Compile, record, and code results or data from interview or survey, using computer or specified form.
- Review data obtained from interview for completeness and accuracy.
- Explain survey objectives and procedures to interviewees and interpret survey questions to help interviewees' comprehension.
- Identify and report problems in obtaining valid data.
- Identify and resolve inconsistencies in interviewees' responses by means of appropriate questioning or explanation.
- Meet with supervisor daily to submit completed assignments and discuss progress.
- Ensure payment for services by verifying benefits with the person's insurance provider or working out financing options.
- Assist individuals in filling out applications or questionnaires.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Inkjet printers — Computer inkjet printers
|Notebook computers — Laptop computers
|Photocopiers — Copy machines
|Scanners — Computer data input scanners
|Special purpose telephones — Multiline telephone systems
Technology used in this occupation:
|Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Jenzabar EX; SAP Business Objects software
|Medical software — Electronic health record EHR software
|Office suite software — Microsoft Office software
|Project management software — Creative Research Systems The Survey System; FluidSurveys; Qualtrics Research Suite software; SaaS SurveyMonkey
|Word processing software — Microsoft Word
|English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
|Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
|Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
|Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
|Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
|Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
|Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
|Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
|Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
|Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Work Activities
|Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
|Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
|Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
|Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
|Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Work Context
|Telephone — 98% responded "Every day."
|Contact With Others — 97% responded "Constant contact with others."
|Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 93% responded "Every day."
|Spend Time Sitting — 82% responded "Continually or almost continually."
|Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 53% responded "Extremely important."
|Time Pressure — 48% responded "Every day."
|Work With Work Group or Team — 59% responded "Extremely important."
|Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — 47% responded "Every day."
|Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 56% responded "Continually or almost continually."
|Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 65% responded "Extremely important."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
|These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
|Related Experience
|Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include sheet metal workers, forest fire fighters, customer service representatives, physical therapist aides, salespersons (retail), and tellers.
|SVP Range
|(4.0 to < 6.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|High school diploma or equivalent
|Less than high school diploma
|Bachelor's degree
Interest code: CES
|Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
|Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
|Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
Work Styles
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
|Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Work Values
|Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
|Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
|Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Related Occupations
|Medical Records and Health Information Technicians Bright Outlook
|Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
|Bill and Account Collectors
|License Clerks
|Customer Service Representatives Green
|Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
|Receptionists and Information Clerks
|Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
|Medical Secretaries
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2014)
|$14.81 hourly, $30,790 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|205,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Average (8% to 14%)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- Information Clerks . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.


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tbravery wrote:I'm trying to make my album fields display as <artist> - <album>. Is this possible with this script? Can someone show me how? Somehow I made all my artist fields display as albums (I realized what it was doing and force closed mediamonkey to prevent it from doing further damage)
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by Steegy » Thu Mar 08, 2012 3:00 pm
zephyr wrote:Quick q's re this and right click for scripts:Should ExtractFields be available via the right click scripts menu?If so, how can it be added? Right click mentions type 0 scripts only... not sure if this is possible.Thanks in advanceZ
by Steegy » Thu Mar 08, 2012 2:53 pm
lobojon wrote:After upgrading from MM3 to MM4 two weeks ago.After attempting to "install" it like I did in MM3. The Ctrl-Alt-X function did not work, nor did tools/scripts/extract fields show up.After reading in the forum that it no longer works on MM4.Am I mistaken?
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Rednroll wrote:...Now, there's been some instances where I would like to be able to remove the "[<year>]" information I added via running a script but I haven't been able to figure out how to do it.
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lobojon wrote:That is a great idea. I would also like to know which album preceded which when I listen. I wondered about that, but I am still learning the basics, so way out of my league.How do the album names look in your ipod? Are they listed "Year space Album title"? or does the year title not show up in the album name on your ipod and they just ordered chronologically?Whooohooo!


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