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Please, this journal and spread the word so more people can see this.
I just got a note from honey-sempai173 telling me that someone stole my art and he/she sent a link.
I clicked on it and it showed me dA login page, but a fake one. Here it is:
Have a look at looooooong weird address in the address bar:
I didn't type username nor password, 'cos it's a fraud. If you do it by mistake, someone will be able to hack your dA account.
If you by accident get this message from honey-sempai173 or any other suspicious new deviant/or the one with no artworks in their gallery, please report them and never ever type your password in the fake login page window they re-direct you to.
Real deviantart.com login page is www.deviantart.com/users/login (safe to click, but won't be found if you're already logged in)
Remember this.
And for more info, you might wanna check PrinceJose's journal below on How to avoid hackers:
**PLEASE READ** HOW TO AVOID HACKERSPlease add this Journal to your Favourites and share! This way everyone can know how to avoid being hacked!
UPDATE: namenotrequired has informed me that this problem has been detected and fixed. Everything should be okay now. However, I will keep this Journal up just in case it happens again and the hackers find a way around it. Remember to check for the "key differences!"
Have a great day.
Recently, people like J-u-d-a-s have been hacked, having their accounts deactivated. Fortunately, J-u-d-a-s was able to regain control of his account.
I will be telling you how to avoid the same thing happening to you.
First of all, I'd like to say that the hackers are very smart and deceitful. They have made a login page very similar to deviantART's, but with this tutorial, you will be able to see the difference between the two and know whether you really need to log in or if it's a scam.
Can you tell the difference between the two? (Sc
a little comparison of fake and real dA page by MoontheMew
I'm sorry for typing mistakes, I posted this as fast as I could.
+ I'm sorry to people who don't tolerate hacker warning journals. Please be tolerant to people who might not know about this and find it helpful.
Thank you guys


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I have been using the ALFA AWUS036NH with bt5 Gnome for a while, but needed to do a reinstall for various reasons. But now, the card is not being detected by BT. Here is what I have done:
-Re install BT
-Use the Cd that came with the card to install the driver:
------Extract some files
------"make -C /root/something/driver/"
-Some stuff I read on another forum (http://forum.aircrack-ng.org/index.php?topic=7262.0):
------"echo "blacklist rtl8187" | tee -a /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf"*
------"echo "blacklist r8187" | tee -a /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf"*
------*I added ".conf" to the end, because there wasn't a file that didn't have the extension.
------"modprobe -r rtl8187 && modprobe r8187"
So is there something obvious I missed?
Running ifconfig shows wlan0 (my integrated wifi card) but no wlan1. And sometimes even wlan0 disappears, but comes back when I open WICD.
Has anyone noticed how TERRIBLE backtrack-linux's captcha is?

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2007 Audi S8
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- 5.2 liter V10 which produces 444 horsepower and 398 lb./ft. of torque
- Four wheel disc brakes
- Two-tone leather interior with carbon fiber and aluminum trim
- Tiptronic 6-speed transmission
- 20 inch wheels
- Bang and Olufson sound system
- Quattro all-wheel drive
- Quartz Gray Metallic
I don't think I'll get many arguments when I say Audi has become one of the world's premier luxury car producers. Cars like this super low mileage 2007 S8 Quattro feature an award winning combination of quality, sportiness and attractive design that ages gracefully and retains its value well beyond trade in time. Born from Lamborghini's long history of world class performance, its 5.2 liter V10 engine is akin to a modern day muscle car. Benefitting from parent Volkswagen's history of engineering and innovation, its all-aluminum chassis and pressurized air suspension offer first class ride and handling characteristics. And, as a product of Audi's own technology driven focus, its interior is a packed with a five star level of comfort and convenience that you'd expect to find in a car twice its price. If you're in the market for a low mileage, executive level sports sedan that's virtually perfect in every way, this 2007 S8 Quattro is your car!
Despite being five years old, this 2007 Audi S8 looks like it was purchased just a few months ago and feels like a brand new car in every way. Audi's dedication to high quality and high style is evident on every square inch of the car's body, and its super glossy coat of Quartz Gray Metallic provides a modern, tailored appearance which just oozes top tier luxury. The car's finish is the same stuff that covers the brand's $150,000 R8 super car, and as a result, it's deep, rich, and virtually blemish-free. Its doors open and close like a proverbial bank vault. And its sporty shape does an excellent job of translating its relatively large proportions into a buckled down, agile mid-size performance car appearance. There are no glaring chips on its nose, no road rash behind its wheel wells; and despite its 38,218 miles, the car presents as showroom fresh, with very little evidence of road time at all.
In 2005, Audi began re-engineering its entire portfolio to comply with pending European pedestrian safety standards. And the clean and elegant lines on this 2007 S8 are proof that increased government regulation can sometimes produce some of the best looking designs on the road. At the front of the car, Audi's signature S model single frame, vertical strut grille is centered between adaptive Xenon HID and LED headlights and two wide-set, aggressively sculpted fog lights. Inside that grille, a left-aligned "S8" emblem perfectly complements a large Audi emblem which represents the four marques of Auto Union; and at the sides of that grille, integrated headlight washers ride above small amber marker lights. Behind those marker lights, chrome trimmed door moldings combine the shape of the car's sculpted rocker panels with the class of its chrome trimmed door handles and subtle "V10" fender emblems. And like-new glass, sits between a tinted sunroof, satin finished window trim and classy satin finished rearview mirrors. At the back of the car, familiar Audi tail lights hang between an S model exclusive decklid, a second chrome Audi emblem and a second left-aligned "S8" emblem. And a sculpted, chrome trimmed bumper hangs over spotless quad outlet chrome exhaust tips. Audi has long been revered for their excellent combination of executive luxury and autobahn performance; and this S8, with its excellent proportions and high level of detail is a poster child for why that design focus has been, and continues to be so successful.
Originally developed for Lamborghini, the 5.2 liter V10 under this car's long gray hood is one of the smoothest and most technologically advanced powertrains ever put into a production automobile. Audi's version of the engine utilizes an aluminum block, quad cam aluminum heads, a magnesium alloy intake manifold, alloy throttle bodies, fuel stratified injection, Bosch Motronic ignition, a die-forged steel crank and a dry sump lubrication system to turn killer 12.5 to 1 compression into 444 horsepower and 398 lb./ft. of torque. Driving all four wheels via Audi's famous Quattro all-wheel drive system, this big engine was built for people who want the ultimate combination of hair raising performance, world class luxury and living room style comfort. The result is a car which is amazingly quick off the line and pulls well all the way up to its electronically limited 155 MPH top speed all the while coddling its passengers in a first class travel experience. Forget low horsepower, old school British slugs with their clattering exhaust notes that sound like the muffler is full of marbles; this is a highly sophisticated engine which brings no handicaps to the table and performs with the tenacity of a thoroughbred exotic. And with its super low mileage and excellent maintenance, this awesome V10 has a long, healthy life ahead of it!
This Audi isn't just about going fast in a straight line, either. Underneath the car you'll find Audi's familiar all-aluminum monocoque space frame which is bolted to a multi-link suspension that has been equipped with firmer, S8 specific air struts. Behind the engine, a ZF 6HP Tiptronic Dynamic Shift 6-speed automatic transmission is connected to a Torsen dynamic center differential which transfers power to front and rear hypoid axles to form the basis for Audi's familiar Quattro all-wheel drive system. And that all-wheel drive system is aided at the starting line by a 3.31 final drive ratio; in the turns by Servotronic variable assist power steering; and in traffic by four wheel disc brakes which utilizes dual piston front and single piston rear calipers to clamp giant, radially ventilated rotors. Naturally, this S8 comes with a full array of software which makes even the novice driver feel like a pro. The brakes are aided by a standard anti-lock system, electronic brake assist and electronic brake distribution. And the suspension is augmented by a full electronic stability protection system which includes both an electronic differential lock and anti-slip regulation. At the corners, 20 inch motorsports inspired wheels offer a visual complement to the S8's super slick body. And year-round performance is enhanced with z-rated 265/35 Pirelli P-Zero radials, which show only light wear. This Audi was built to deliver agile handling and a taut European ride that is better than anything this side of a Nurburgring track car. And when you take one spin behind the wheel, you'll say two words: mission accomplished!
Open the car's solid doors and you'll find a leather-lined cocoon of luxury which is both upscale and loaded with options. At the center of the car two tone leather rear buckets feature power adjustment and two-tone leather front buckets feature both heat and power adjustment. At the front of the car, a leather topped dash hangs white needled gauges and an attractive combination of carbon fiber and aluminum trim over a leather wrapped center console which features a metal trimmed shifter and buttons for the car's dual zone climate control. At the bottom of the seats, like-new gray carpet is protected by color keyed floor mats. Above the seats, you'll be pleased to discover a positively massive glass sunroof which is bordered by a high quality gray headliner. And at the sides of the seats, fantastic looking tri-tone leather door panels mix more attractive carbon fiber and aluminum trim with slick speakers for the car's 1000 watt, 14 channel ICEpower Bang and Olufson sound system. In front of the driver a leather wrapped, "S8" branded three spoke steering wheel hangs redundant audio controls in front of small aluminum paddle shifters. Behind the cockpit, and assortment of Bang and Olufson speakers hang over an expansive carpeted cargo area. And of course, everything from the rearview mirror to the spare tire cover is in outstanding condition and displays almost no discernible wear.
Included with the sale of this slick Audi flagship is a set of original books and manuals.
In short, this S8 Quattro is an awful lot of car for the money. And with only 38,218 gently used miles, it still feels as solid as the day it rolled out of the showroom. For people who appreciate the very best of luxury, performance and technology, the S8 is a home run. And this 2007 S8, with its low mileage, vast array of options and asking price that is roughly half of what it cost new, is a grand slam!
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RA's Michaelangelo Matos talks to the label manager behind the vaunted New York imprint.
The prolific producer has crafted one of the best records of the year. RA's Holly Dicker catches up with Travis Stewart to find out about his many sounds.
The Troubleman and Italians Do It Better head talks about some of his cherished tunes.
One of the designers behind Honest Jon's and Mo Wax's iconic sleeves takes us on a tour of his career thus far.
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Investing for the Long Term
Our society has become increasingy short-term focused, perhaps most exemplified by quarterly earnings. But the solution to many of the biggest challenges facing our country – from the economy to the environment, to improving health – requires long-term thinking. The same principle can be applied to funding for basic research.
Our story of a recent success in gene therapy underscores the need to take a long-term view. Anyone who has followed the 20-year-old field of gene therapy knows that the road has been extremely rocky. Initially heralded as a means to cure many genetically based diseases, much like an overhyped stock offering, gene therapy fell sharply out of favor after some troubling clinical failures.
But as the New York Times reported on Nov. 5th 2009, successes in giving new genes to correct specific inherited diseases suggests the technology may have a bright future after all. A French research team used gene therapy based upon a tool developed at the Salk Institute to effectively treat adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) in two Spanish children. The French scientists used a safe version of the deadly AIDS-causing virus to deliver healthy genes into two young boys – children who otherwise faced likely death before adolescence from the progressive brain disease.
Our own Professor Inder Verma first imagined this unexpected use of the fearsome AIDS virus back in 1993. After several years of experiments employing the Salk's highly creative and collaborative brand of science, he published seminal papers on his viral vector discovery. And 11 years after Verma's inspiration, the viral vector was used to treat two kids half a world away. Their deteriorating condition appears stabilized.
The history of Inder's scientific feat and its ramifications is the subject of our Inside Salk cover story. But it is the 2009 science policy context of that discovery that I am most eager to underscore. You see, a basic science breakthrough has a life cycle, and that cycle is typically far longer than one would expect. It took about 15 years from Inder's first Aha! moment to the report of encouraging treatment of these children. No one could have accurately predicted the precise, convoluted path from original idea to human use.
When Salk scientists publish their groundbreaking work, the implications can take years or even decades to become manifest. Thus, my take-away message is that basic science requires long-term investment and long-term perspective.
Unfortunately for the Salk Institute and other basic science bastions, federal funding for fundamental research is flattening. Increasingly, there is pressure on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to funnel more dollars toward translational science in the belief it may provide more immediate application to patients. While this may be true in some cases, the history of breakthrough treatments of various diseases is that the road is generally long and full of many unanticipated detours.As a member of the Scientific Management Board of the NIH, it is my role to persuade our federal policymakers to once again more fully embrace the long-term view and not short-change basic research. I believe wholeheartedly that the knowledge base and discoveries developed through superb basic science are essential to the American innovation and leadership we have all come to expect. Limiting the opportunity for scientific ingenuity to flourish is not a smart strategy.
At the same time, under the most optimistic scenarios we cannot anticipate the same kind of growth in federal funding for biomedical research we experienced in the last decade. Hence, there is a growing and urgent need for private foundations and individual philanthropists to invest in basic research, particularly in the type labeled high-risk and potentially high-reward. Exceptionally valuable are unrestricted gifts and contributions to our endowment that give us the flexibility to invest in the bright ideas of the future Inder Vermas – those whose out-of-the-box schemes will ultimately lead to innovative and effective treatments for serious disease.
Thanks to our many private contributors who understand the long-term nature of basic research, the Salk continues to move science forward. Inder Verma's breakthrough in gene therapy is just one compelling example of how your support of the Salk Institute is, in the long run, a valuable and extremely wise investment in improving human health.


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If you haven't seen the slideshow of photographs from the July Fourth Celebration in Campbellsville, then stop reading here. Go to www.cknj.com and do so now.
I'll wait.
I lost count sometime after loading 100 photos into the slideshow. There are pictures of those who participated and those who attended events during the weekend.
We all know the shape our economy has been in lately. And that means advertisers have reduced their spending, which in turn reduces the amount of space we are allotted in the newspaper.
One of parenting's biggest challenges is when to protect your kids from life and when to let them learn the truth about it.
This is a regular challenge for most parents. When I was dating, it was unclear how much I should disclose to the boys or when I should introduce them to a woman I was seeing. When their mother abandoned them and literally disappeared, did I tell them the truth about her (mental) instability or gloss over it?
I watched her stop at the edge of the yard beneath the tree. The rabbit, perched at the edge of the woods nibbling clover, wasn't aware of Maggie's presence ... yet.
But it wasn't long before the rabbit realized something new was near, and it hopped quickly back into the woods.
With the different sizes of rabbits making their appearance in the past couple of weeks, it didn't take long for us to realize there must be a family of rabbits making their home in our woods. It also didn't take our border collie, Maggie, long to realize it either.
Exactly how many hit singles does a singer need for people to forget that he was likely a child molester? If you only have a couple is it okay to rob a store or maybe to beat your wife? Perhaps Huey Lewis gets a free pass on a speeding ticket but Paul McCartney could murder a hobo with nobody thinking negatively about him.
Given all I know about food and the food system as an adult, it seems slightly funny that as a child, with parents who diligently packed me a brown bag lunch every day, I was jealous of the kids who ate school lunch. I wanted the pizza, the sloppy joes and the tater tots ... and not my crummy turkey sandwich on whole grain bread.
I suppose that's because I, along with many Americans, had yet to learn the real impact of unhealthy food on children.
Kentucky is not alone in its financial misery. From the East Coast to the West Coast, states are facing enormous revenue shortfalls ranging from hundreds of millions to billions of dollars, and many have been forced to slash key programs and raise taxes.
In Kentucky, where our projected shortfall for the coming year has been officially set at $996 million, or 10.7 percent of our General Fund budget, I'm recommending we do neither.
At a special City Council meeting a couple of weekends ago, Campbellsville resident Tonya Young expressed surprise that she was the only resident at the meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to give final approval to the creation and implementation of a 1 percent occupational tax. Young was opposed to it. She thought others would be too.
And I'm sure others are opposed to the new tax. But Young hit the nail on the head when she asked, "Do citizens just believe it would do no good to come?"
Sunny afternoons, chasing lightning bugs at twilight, swimming at the lake, fun vacations, hanging out with friends ... students look forward to all the fun things that come with summer.
But some choose to do something else with their summer break. Some go on mission trips; some travel to exotic places; some even spend their summer simply helping others.
If that's the case with you, the Central Kentucky News-Journal would like to know about it.
Finances. That has become my least favorite word of late. It's never accompanied by anything good.
Like many Kentuckians, I'll be watching closely as our legislators return to Frankfort today to tackle Gov. Steve Beshear's proposed budget, among other things.
I have to commend Beshear for his budget. It's lean, but spares the most crucial areas, like education, from drastic cuts.
A skate key. It was a passport to sidewalk rollerskating for children of the 50s and 60s. I had great times rolling up and down my sidewalk with a song in my head. These skates, however, were not easy to manage. As a matter of fact, they were exasperating.
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American Sign Language Tour
03.08.2014 2:00 pm
We would like you to join us for another ASL tour at the Museum of Photographic Arts on Saturday, March 8. We have 2 brand new exhibitions that recently opened. Please share this information with your family, friends and anyone that knows American sign language. A Deaf docent will lead this tour in ASL ONLY.
We are offering two tours the same day. The first tour will be from 11:00am - 12:00pm and the second tour will be from 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Kindly RSVP to Jazmyne Lemar for a tour at firstname.lastname@example.com or 619.238.7559 x230.


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EL notes: Dickerson on learning Curve
Pittsburgh prospect adjusting to outfield, Double-A pitching
By David Driver / Special to MLB.com | June 11, 2013 6:00 AM ET
Maybe it's the weather. Maybe it's the adjustment to new pitching. Whatever the case, Alex Dickerson has proven to be a slow starter in the Pittsburgh Pirates system.
"Last year was a train wreck to start," said Dickerson, who hit .235 for most of April and had only two homers during the first two months of the 2012 campaign for Class A Advanced Bradenton.
But he bounced back to finish at .295 with 13 homers and 90 RBIs, earning a promotion to Altoona to start this season. Lo and behold, he hit just .185 in April before batting .264 in May for the Curve.
A third-round pick in 2011 out of Indiana University, Dickerson went 3-for-4 with two homers and seven RBIs on June 2 at Portland and added another multi-hit game Sunday.
"There are more advanced scouting reports [at Double-A], so you know what you're going to get every night," Dickerson said. "This is the [time] to get acclimated, make all the important adjustments and see how they are going to pitch me."
The 23-year-old California native was part of a Poway High School program that produced a slew of Division I products. One of his assistant prep coaches was former Major Leaguer Tom Brunansky, an All-Star outfielder who hit 271 career homers and is now the hitting coach for the Minnesota Twins.
So how did he end up in cold-weather Indiana?
"I was not highly recruited," said Dickerson, who had back surgery and did not play as a sophomore in high school.
But he has no complaints about how things worked out, even though he did not join his high school teammates at major colleges in California.
"The campus [at IU] just screamed college [environment] to me. I loved the atmosphere. I went out there and I don't regret it at all," he said of playing for the Hoosiers. "They gave me the chance to play every day."
Dickerson won the Big Ten Triple Crown in 2010 and was named a First-Team All-American. He began his pro career in the New York-Penn League with State College and hit .313 with three homers and 19 RBIs in 150 at-bats.
Though he played first base last season, Dickerson has been used exclusively in right field by Altoona.
"He does a pretty good job out there," said Larry Broadway, Pittsburgh's director of Minor League operations. "We can always move him back to first."
"I'm comfortable in both spots," Dickerson said. "I've played [in the outfield] my whole life until pro ball. I hadn't played first base until I was drafted. I'm trying to show my versatility."
At the plate he has had some strange splits. The lefty swinger is batting .294 against southpaws and .197 against right-handers. He's hitting .198 with the bases empty and .277 with runners in scoring position, and .255 on the road and .188 at home.
"This is only his second full season," Broadway added. "He's facing some older pitchers. He has to learn some things" at the plate.
In brief
Free and easy: Portland's Drake Britton did not allow a hit until the seventh inning in a 6-0 win at Erie on Wednesday, improving his record to 4-5 while lowering his ERA to 4.50 with his season-high eight-inning effort. "It was weird," Britton told The Portland Press-Herald. "I was more relaxed and joking around in the dugout. Usually I like to concentrate, but I was just free and relaxed. It was an awesome place to be."
Well-adjusted: Cuban defector Henry Urrutia, a 26-year-old outfielder making his Minor League debut with Bowie, appears to have a chance to be in Baltimore by September. He had four hits in four at-bats, including two homers, on June 4 at Harrisburg and hit .439 over a 10-game span through Sunday. He batted .348 in May and was hitting .350 after collecting three hits Sunday in a wild, 11-10 loss to New Britain.
Moving on up: Altoona manager Carlos Garcia told his team after Friday's 3-2 loss to visiting Binghamton that Andrew Lambo was being promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis. "I guess that's his style," Lambo told The Altoona Mirror about how Garcia broke the news. "I guess he likes to give clubhouse promotions. [He] doesn't really like to call you in the office. I've never seen that before." The 24-year-old outfielder was hitting .291 with a league-high 14 homers and had reached base in 28 straight games.
David Driver is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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Troy Collins works up a sweat boxing in the gym when his personal trainer Ty Roderick sneaks up behind him and wrestles him onto the workout bench. It's obvious the only muscle Ty wants to work on today is the one growing in Troy's singlet. Ty massages and licks Troy's cock then takes it in his mouth and bobs up and down on the thick hard tool, driving Troy mad. Ty stands up and strips to reveal his own fat 8-incher which Troy greedily sucks to the base. The real workout begins when Ty bends over and Troy shoves his cock in his trainer's ass. He fucks him jack-hammer style then lies back on the bench so Ty can ride his cock. Ty pumps a load out of Troy's dick with his ass then stands up and jacks off onto Troy's chest.
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Issue No 91
| Summer Quarter | July/August 2013
On Campus Housing
Indira Pranabudi - Indonesia
Indira Pranabudi - Indonesia
Indira Pranabudi is from Indonesia. She came to Green River College winter quarter 2012, just after she finished her O-levels. "I always wanted to go to college in the U.S. An agency in Indonesia told me that I could finish high school and go to college at the same time. I looked at several community colleges and chose Green River after reading the transfer testimonials."
Indira is majoring in Computer Science and transferring to Brown University in the fall. "I am interested in technology - something that can change the world. I want to use technology to help provide education to more Indonesians. Indonesia is the 4th most populous nation in the world and a lot of them are living in poverty. I want to give an opportunity to them."
When asked why she chose to go to Brown, Indira said, "I like their open curriculum. I can major in Computer Science and explore other interests. I can meet people who are psychology majors. Also, Brown was ranked one of the Happiest Colleges in America."
When asked about Green River, Indira said, "Green River was a really good stepping stone for me. I am not a very outgoing student, but I always wanted to do something that would have an affect on others." Green River gave her that opportunity. She got a job on campus as Marketing Assistant in the International Programs Office, where she excelled in writing blogs and creating Video Logs (vlogs). Check out Cooking on a Sunday. She also started a Muslim student club and a photography club.
"People are really friendly and welcoming at Green River. You can try new things and meet a lot of different people. If you start out at a big university, it is harder to meet people. The class sizes at Green River are smaller and instructors are really helpful."
Indira (center) and her friends created a Photobooth during the last week of school.


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I have part of the problem solved, but now with a new problem:
My mistake on the above was that I should have re-booted after:
When I re-boot, the system tries to build the modules library using linux-source - that is the solution to the "make error" described above. However, the modules build is unsuccessful and breaks with below (from /etc/driverloader/log):apt-get install build-essential linux-headers-`uname -r`
DriverLoader version 2.50
In file included from /usr/src/linux/include/linux/wireless.h:72,
from /usr/src/linux/include/net/iw_handler.h:200:
/usr/src/linux/include/linux/types.h:13:2: warning: #warning "Attempt to use kernel headers from user space, see http://kernelnewbies.org/KernelHeaders"
make[1]: Entering directory `/usr/src/linux-source-126.96.36.199'
WARNING: Symbol version dump /usr/src/linux-source-18.104.22.168/Module.symvers
is missing; modules will have no dependencies and modversions.
CC [M] /usr/lib/driverloader/modules/dldrmod.o
/usr/lib/driverloader/modules/dldrmod.c:28: error: 'MUTEX' undeclared here (not in a function)
make[2]: *** [/usr/lib/driverloader/modules/dldrmod.o] Error 1
make[1]: *** [_module_/usr/lib/driverloader/modules] Error 2
make[1]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/linux-source-220.127.116.11'
make: *** [all] Error 2


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- The term "act of union" is used as a euphemism for sexual intercourse
- This article is about sexual intercourse in humans and its societal implications. For biological copulation in general, see copulation.
Sexual intercourse, specifically coitus, is the human form of copulation. The term sexual intercourse refers to a wider range of sexual activities than the term coitus, which only refers to male-female genital sex. See Human sexual behavior for a discussion of the broader sense of sexual intercourse and list of sexual positions for the wide variety of sexual activities that exist. See the terms frot for male-male genital sex and tribadism for female-female genital sex. "Genital sex" as used here refers to genito-genital sex, among BDSM/fetish practitioners the term "genital sex" can mean any sex involving the genitals including anal, oral, manual, etc., as opposed to those based on toys, costumes or fantasies.
Coitus may be preceded by foreplay, which leads to sexual arousal of the partners, resulting in the erection of the penis and natural lubrication of the vagina.
To engage in sexual intercourse, the erect penis is inserted into the vagina and one or both of the partners move their hips to move the penis backward and forward inside the vagina to cause friction, typically without fully removing the penis. In this way, they stimulate themselves and each other until orgasm and ejaculation are achieved. Penetration with the penis is also known as intromission, or by the Latin name immissio penis.
A detailed description of the physiology of sexual arousal and orgasm can be found in the article Human sexual response cycle.
Sexual reproduction Edit
Coitus is the basic reproductive method of humans. During ejaculation, which normally accompanies male orgasm, a series of muscular contractions delivers semen containing male gametes known as sperm cells or spermatozoa into the vault of the vagina. The subsequent route of the sperm from the vault of the vagina, is through the cervix and into the uterus, and then into the fallopian tubes. Millions of sperm are present in each ejaculation, to increase the chances of one fertilizing an egg or ovum. When a fertile ovum from the female is present in the fallopian tubes, the male gamete joins with the ovum resulting in fertilization and the formation of a new embryo. When a fertilized ovum reaches the uterus, it becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus, known as endometrium and a pregnancy begins.
Heterosexual intercourse (coitus), where both participants are believed to be fertile, should always be considered likely to result in pregnancy, unless adequate contraceptive (birth control) measures are taken.
Functions of sex beyond reproductionEdit
Humans, bonobos[1] and notably dolphins[2] are all species known to have non-reproductive sex, apparently for the sake of pleasure. All three engage in heterosexual behaviors even when the female is not in estrus, that is, at a point in her reproductive cycle suitable for successful impregnation. Likewise, all three sometimes engage in homosexual behaviors.[3] That is not to say that homosexuality and non-reproductive heterosexuality are limited to these three species; rather, they are unusual for female receptivity to sex independent of estrus.
In both humans and bonobos the female undergoes relatively concealed ovulation, so that males generally do not know whether she is fertile at any given moment. There is said to be a functional advantage to sex anytime for social reasons rather than reproductive ones. The emotional attachment between the partners, encouraging them to stay together over a long term, often allows them to support each other in cooperative tasks, such as raising their offspring.
Humans, bonobos and dolphins are all intelligent social animals, whose cooperative behavior proves far more successful than that of any individual alone. In these animals, the use of sex has evolved beyond reproduction to serve additional social functions. It may be that sex reinforces intimate social bonds between individuals to form larger social structures. The resulting cooperation encourages collective tasks that promote the survival of each member of the group.
Sexual driveEdit
The urge of adult humans to have sexual intercourse is seen by some as being a physiological need similar to needs such as food, water and air. See, for example, Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
At an emotional level sexual intercourse is often, though not always, seen as the ultimate physical expression of feelings of romantic love between two humans. In many cultures, mutual romantic love often forms a formalized or informal partnership, a full sexual relationship within this partnership, procreation or adoption of children, and subsequent parenting. Romantic love is not limited to those of opposite sexes, and also occurs among those of the same sex.
On a biological level, an increasing amount of research is demonstrating that a man's sex drive (and sexual attractiveness to women) is closely linked with hormones such as testosterone. A man can boost his testosterone naturally through reducing (or eliminating) smoking, alcohol, certain drugs such as most anti-depressants, emotional stress, simple carbohydrates such as white sugar, and dietary sources of estrogen such as soy. He should also avoid exposing his testicles to too much heat such as from a hot tub. Conversely, eating a diet of 70% fruits and vegetables and 25% to 30% meat boosts a man's testosterone, as does drinking more water, lifting weights, sunbathing, and meditation. [4]
Sexual intercourse is also often decoupled from romantic love and/or from a wish for procreation. Casual sex, often used to satisfy a physiological need, is common although it is censured by some as being promiscuous and morally questionable. The sex industry is the commercialization of sex, usually casual and including prostitution.
Sexual-intercourse difficultiesEdit
While being well suited for effective stimulation of the penis, intercourse is less well suited for effective stimulation of the clitoris. Many women, up to 70 percent[5] rarely or never have orgasms during intercourse without simultaneous direct stimulation of the clitoris. Disregard of this fact is seen as the most common cause of female anorgasmia.
Anorgasmia is the inability to achieve orgasm. It is much more common in women than men and usually needs attention from both partners over a long time span to solve. Many women, especially younger women with little sexual experience, have difficulty achieving orgasm. Whether a woman considers anorgasmia a problem or not is highly individual; the popular notion that both partners should achieve orgasm in "normal" intercourse may contribute to a woman's concern over anorgasmia.
Some males suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED), or impotence, at least occasionally. For those whose impotence is caused by medical conditions, prescription drugs such as Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra are available. However, doctors caution against the unnecessary use of these drugs because they are accompanied by serious risks such as increased chance of heart attack. Also, using a drug to counteract the symptom—impotence—can mask the underlying problem causing the impotence, and does not fix the problem. A serious condition might be aggravated if left untreated.
A more common sexual disorder in males is premature ejaculation (PE). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Food and Drug Administration) is examining the drug dapoxetine to treat premature ejaculation. In clinical trials, those with PE who took dapoxetine experienced intercourse three to four times longer before orgasm than without the drug.
The American Urological Association (AUA) estimates that premature ejaculation could affect 27 to 34 percent of men in the United States. The AUA also estimates that 10 to 12 percent of men in the United States are affected by erectile dysfunction.
Vaginismus is involuntary tensing of the pelvic floor musculature, making coitus distressing or impossible.
Dyspareunia is painful or uncomfortable intercourse; it can be due to a variety of causes.
Sexual morality and legalityEdit
Various laws, moral rules, and taboos concern sexual intercourse. See sexual morality for a detailed discussion.
Unlike some other sexual activities, sexual intercourse has rarely been made taboo on religious grounds or by government authorities, as procreation is inherently essential to the continuation to the species or of any particular genetic line, which is considered to be a positive factor, and indeed, enables most societies to continue in the first place. Many of the cultures that had prohibited sexual intercourse entirely no longer exist; an exception is the Shakers, a sect of Christianity that has very few adherents at current. There are, however, many communities within cultures that prohibit their members to engage in any form of sex, especially members of religious orders and the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church and lamas in Buddhist monasteries. Within some ideologies, coitus has been considered the only "acceptable" sexual activity. Relatively strict designations of "appropriate" and "inappropriate" sexual intercourse have been almost universal in human culture for thousands of years. These have included prohibitions against specific positions, but even more often against:
- Intercourse among partners who are not married (this is referred to as fornication)
- Intercourse between two people wherein at least one of them is married, but where neither is married to the other (called adultery)
- Sexual intercourse with a close relative (called incest). This may also be called inbreeding in slang terms, the term applies more towards animals.
Some cultures and religions also prohibit or at one point prohibited sexual intercourse during a woman's menstrual period; one such religion is Judaism, wherein the main sacred text laid specific instructions for behavior during and after this period, including explicitly forbidding sexual contact.
Often a community adapts its legal definitions during case laws for settling disputes. For example, in 2003 the New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled that same-sex relations do not constitute sexual intercourse, based on a 1961 definition from Webster's Third New International Dictionary, in Blanchflower v. Blanchflower, and thereby an accused spouse in a divorce case was found not guilty of adultery based on this technicality.
Most countries have age of consent laws specifying the minimum legal age for engaging in sexual intercourse. Sexual intercourse with a person against his or her will, or without their informed legal consent, is referred to as rape, and is considered a serious crime in many cultures around the world, including those found in Europe, northern and eastern Asia, and the Americas. A consequence of this is that it may be illegal to have sex with someone who is intoxicated, because that person cannot give his or her informed consent. Sex, regardless of consent, with a minor (a person under the age of consent) is often considered a comparable or equivalent crime to rape or sexual assault, especially in instances where the older partner is not him- or herself a minor. The age of consent varies from country to country and sometimes even within the same country; generally, the age of consent is set anywhere between thirteen and eighteen years of age.
Religions have often established standards and mores for sexual intercourse, usually encouraging monogamy and marriage.
In Judaism, sex is seen as a natural act, similar to eating and drinking. It is said that if it is done properly - as with the eating of a meal on Purim, or the drinking of four cups of wine on Passover - it can be considered a holy act. Likewise, it is also seen as illicit and sinful if the sexual acts do not follow the guidelines of Jewish Law. The Torah states, "...it is not good for man to be alone"(Gen 2:18) which implies to many the importance of intimacy, love, and healthy sexual companionship. Judaism regards adultery as forbidden by God, with the Torah prescribing death for those caught engaging in it; over the centuries, Jewish religious scholars (see Rabbi) have derived and interpreted additional restrictions, laws and endorsements from the basic ones established in the Torah.
In the Christian faith, sex outside marriage is officially condemned with varying degrees of severity. This has often been interpreted by Christian denominations as forming part of a prohibition against sex acts committed solely for pleasure, and has led to the Roman Catholic Church's highly controversial condemnation of artificial forms of contraception. See (for example) [1].
Many Christian denominations have, over time, developed and changed their approaches to sex and sexuality. Within the modern Catholic Church, for example, the disallowance of sexual intercourse between non-married people is generally seen as stemming not from a belief in the inherent sinfulness or negativity of sex itself, but rather from a belief that sexual intercourse is the most sacred act a man and a woman can physically share. Thus, in order to fully experience this sacred bond, it is believed that one's sexuality should be saved for the person with whom one intends to spend the rest of one's mortal life. However centuries of advocating celibacy among Catholic clergymen as a "higher way" of life have led many throughout the church's existence to associate clerical asceticism with a general religious disapproval of sex, though it is also of note that Catholic clergymen are also prohibited from marrying. By contrast, the Shakers continue to advocate absolute celibacy, both in and outside of the clergy, which has played no small part in the diminution of their ranks over the years.
In Islamic societies, open or public sexuality is generally forbidden due to Qu'ranic or hadith-related prohibitions. In Shia Islam, there is a practice of Mut'a or Misyar, a temporary marriage that can be as short as a day or as long as several years. The term "Mut'a" is derived from the Arabic word for pleasure, and is often used in sexual courtship amongst the youth in such regions as Iran. With rising levels of sexual freedom in Islamic societies, there has been a corresponding rise in temporary marriages within the greater Sunni world amongst the youth; although not accepted by the wider society, known as 'Arfi marriage. In Islamic theology, sex is seen as a need similar to that of eating. In the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims must abstain from both eating and having sex from dawn until sunset.
There is, and always has been, a good deal of controversy about the kind of relationship one should have with someone else before engaging in sexual intercourse. This controversy is somewhat beyond the scope of this article; interested readers are encouraged to read the articles on chastity, evolutionary psychology, and sexual morality for further detail on the matter.
See alsoEdit
Look up this page on
Wiktionary: sexual intercourse
- Synonyms for sexual intercourse – the WikiSaurus list of synonyms and slang words for sexual intercourse in many languages
- Safe sex
- Sexual slang
- ↑ Frans de Waal, "Bonobo Sex and Society", Scientific American (March 1995): 82-86. Available online at: http://songweaver.com/info/bonobos.html.
- ↑ Dinitia Smith, "Central Park Zoo's gay penguins ignite debate", San Francisco Chronicle (February 7, 2004). Available online at http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/02/07/MNG3N4RAV41.DTL.
- ↑ Bruce Bagemihl, Biological Exuberance: Animal Homosexuality and Natural Diversity (St. Martin's Press, 1999). ISBN 0312192398
- ↑ John Alexander, How to Be Her Best Lover Ever (Lulu Press, 2005). ISBN 1411637739
- ↑ Sexual Honesty, by Women, For Women, by Shere Hite (1974)
External linksEdit
- The International Encyclopedia of Sexuality
- Janssen, D. F., Growing Up Sexually. Volume I. World Reference Atlas
- Biology of sexual intercourse
- Dutch Society for Sexual Reform article on "sex without intercourse"
- UK legal guidance for prosecutors concerning sexual acts
- Resources for parents to talk about sexual intercourse to their children
- Planned Parenthood information on sexual intercourse
- Medical Resources related to sexual intercourse
- W. W. Schultz, P. van Andel, I. Sabelis, E. Mooyaart. Magnetic resonance imaging of male and female genitals during coitus and female sexual arousal. BMJ 1999;319:1596-1600 (18 December).
- Social Determinants of Attitudes Towards Women's Premarital Sexuality Among Female Turkish University Students
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snooki and book dont belong in the same sentence.
snooki and book dont belong in the same sentence.
no, in fact, if you wipe your ass with her book your bound to get an std
now that he knows he'll get STD's from the book he will burn them all and have no more money left to buy sufficient toilet paper. sad, sad story:/
home made mop and ink because i used the last of my grog last night and lost my dripstick
so i was just testing it.
what you think ?
i didnt do that shit in black above *SUMO* it was there when i bombed it btw,
your letters looks like shit. nothing to do with the ink, the home made mop actually looks like it's worked ok. but yeah your letters look like shit. lose the arrow, the halo, the quotes, make the S look less like a 5 and don't have a square O.
and another thing, this shouldn't be in the chat thread
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damn there is a fucking seed by my weed. I'm gonna have plants.
hmm maybe not so good, i have now 4 seeds. F*ck
anybody redeem credits yet? how long does it take fo that shit to go through?
Anybody go black friday shopping? Copped a couple Diamond tee's for cheap.
^no, but I sold some black friday deals. Free gram of hash for every sale of 20
yeah im getting the mags... really wanted to get some clothes, but turns out that 50% are women's, 30% I don't like, and the remaining 20% that I like aren't available in XXL ô_o
lol yo! whats good with reddeming credits? I clicked all the shit and it said itd send it to webmaster, but I aint got an email, or a pm, or nothin about it... It hasnt been 24 hours yet, but If i dont make an order in the next day or so I wont have any money to do it
aight, sounds grood
im not a dealer. I just had the homie hook up
Say I use my credits right now to get the sampler pack or whatever I have earned. Would I have to start from 0 again once I made the "purchase"?


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College Notes: Feb. 23, 2009
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences to honor professor with career research award
University of South Carolina professor Dr. Geoffrey Alpert will receive the Bruce Smith Sr. Award from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences March 11 during the academy's annual conference. The award recognizes involvement and contributions made to the field of criminal justice.
Alpert is nationally recognized as a leading authority on police violence, use of force, pursuit driving and training. He has written 15 books and more than 100 research articles during his 25-year career. Alpert joined the faculty at the university in 1988, having taught at universities in Colorado, Florida, Georgia and Washington.
Two offices earn recognition for young alumni campaign
The University of South Carolina's offices of Annual Giving and Publications and the Pursuant Group have been recognized by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education for a campaign that highlights philanthropy by young alumni.
Presented in Atlanta, the Grand Award for Educational Fundraising and Direct Mail recognizes the Face of Y'all campaign, which is credited with increasing the university amount of donations and number of young alumni donors. Since 2008, the campaign has been highlighted in numerous publications, including Currents magazine, Successful Fundraising, Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration and Advancing Philanthropy.
Giving to Carolina from the graduates of the last decade is up 36 percent in dollars and 18 percent in donors compared with this time last year. The second year of this campaign starts this spring. The Pursuant Group is a Dallas, Texas-based Communications company.


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FTC Announces Google Settlement; Blocks Patent Enforcement and Closes Investigation
Google Inc. has agreed to change some of its business practices to resolve Federal Trade Commission concerns that those practices could stifle competition in the markets for popular devices such as smart phones, tablets and gaming consoles, as well as the market for online search advertising.
Under a settlement reached with the FTC, Google will meet its prior commitments to allow competitors access - on fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory terms - to patents on critical standardized technologies needed to make popular devices such as smart phones, laptop and tablet computers, and gaming consoles. In a separate letter of commitment to the Commission, Google has agreed to give online advertisers more flexibility to simultaneously manage ad campaigns on Google's AdWords platform and on rival ad platforms; and to refrain from misappropriating online content from so-called "vertical" websites that focus on specific categories such as shopping or travel for use in its own vertical offerings.
"The changes Google has agreed to make will ensure that consumers continue to reap the benefits of competition in the online marketplace and in the market for innovative wireless devices they enjoy," said FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz. "This was an incredibly thorough and careful investigation by the Commission, and the outcome is a strong and enforceable set of agreements."
"We are especially glad to see that Google will live up to its commitments to license its standard-essential patents, which will ensure that companies willing to license these patents can compete in the market for wireless devices," Leibowitz added. "This decision strengthens the standard-setting process that is at the heart of innovation in today's technology markets."
Google is a global technology company with more than 32,000 employees and annual revenues of nearly $38 billion. The FTC also conducted an extensive investigation into allegations that Google biased its search results to disadvantage certain vertical websites; and that Google entered into anticompetitive exclusive agreements for the distribution of Google Search on both desktop and in the mobile arena. The agency decided not to take action in connection with these allegations.
"The evidence the FTC uncovered through this intensive investigation prompted us to require significant changes in Google's business practices. However, regarding the specific allegations that the company biased its search results to hurt competition, the evidence collected to date did not justify legal action by the Commission," said Beth Wilkinson, outside counsel to the Commission. "Undoubtedly, Google took aggressive actions to gain advantage over rival search providers. However, the FTC's mission is to protect competition, and not individual competitors. The evidence did not demonstrate that Google's actions in this area stifled competition in violation of U.S. law."
In response to the agency's concerns about several of its business practices, Google has agreed to take the following steps:
Google will not seek injunctions to block rivals from using patents essential to key technologies
In 2012, Google paid about $12.5 billion to acquire Motorola Mobility (MMI), including MMI's patent portfolio of over 24,000 patents and patent applications. These patents have been a significant source of revenue for at least a decade, and hundreds of MMI's patents are essential to industry standards used to provide wireless connectivity and for internet-related technologies. These standards are essential for smartphones, tablets, gaming systems, operating systems, and the increasing number of devices offering wireless connectivity or high definition video.
Development and use of these types of standards is a cornerstone for many high-tech markets, and encourages innovation and investment in high-tech products, according to the FTC's complaint. By agreeing to standards, companies can ensure that the numerous components of a device or a technology network can work together seamlessly, often called "interoperability."
Setting a standard, however, can have the effect of giving market power to the owner of a patent that is deemed essential to the standard, according to the agency. That patent - even if it is only on a small component of a much larger and more complex device - can be used to "hold up" a licensee for an excessive royalty. To avoid this problem, technology companies involved in setting a standard commit to license standard-essential patents on "fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory" terms - known as FRAND terms.
The Commission's complaint alleges that Google reneged on its FRAND commitments and pursued - or threatened to pursue - injunctions against companies that need to use MMI's standard-essential patents in their devices and were willing to license them on FRAND terms. Specifically the company pursued injunctions in federal district court and at the United States International Trade Commission ("ITC") to block competing technology companies from using MMI standard-essential patents.
The FTC alleged that this type of patent hold-up is what the standard setting organizations sought to prevent by instituting FRAND licensing requirements. According to the FTC, if left unchecked, this type of patent hold-up can lead to higher prices, as companies may pay higher royalties for the use of Google's patents because of the threat of an injunction, and then pass those higher prices on to consumers. This may cause companies in technology industries to abandon the standard-setting process and limit or forgo investment in new technologies, according to the agency.
To remedy this concern, Google has agreed to a Consent Order that prohibits it from seeking injunctions against a willing licensee, either in federal court or at the ITC, to block the use of any standard-essential patents that the company has previously committed to license on FRAND terms.
Google will remove restrictions hampering advertisers' management of their ad campaigns across competing ad platforms
Under a separate commitment, Google has agreed to remove restrictions on the use of its online search advertising platform, AdWords, that may make it more difficult for advertisers to coordinate online advertising campaigns across multiple platforms.


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Washington : Government Printing Office
|Public Law 89-653
|Menominee Indians. Grants.
|Public Law 89-653
|74 Stat. 867. 25 U. S. C. 891.
|Sec. 2
Page 1067
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That in order to compensate the State of Wisconsin and its political subdivisions for extraordinary expenses occasioned by the termination of Federal supervision over the affairs of the Menominee Tribe of Indians by the Act of June 17, 1954 (68 Stat. 250), as amended, there are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, and for each of the three succeeding fiscal years and, when appropriated, to be paid by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to the State of Wisconsin—
(a) on account of joint school district costs, $150,000 per annum;
(b) on account of public welfare benefits (including administrative costs, public assistance, indigent medical care services, child welfare, veterans services, surplus commodities, general relief, and the services of State hospitals, mental institutions, and industrial schools), $100,000 per annum; and
(c) on account of health and sanitation services (including hospitalization of the tubercular, employment of a public health nurse and a sanitary aide, immunization against communicable diseases, collection and disposal of garbage and refuse, and collection and recording of vital statistics), $100,000 per annum.
The grants authorized by this section shall be made at such times, in such amounts and on such terms and conditions as the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare deems appropriate. Payment of said sums, or any part of them, however, shall be conditioned on assurance by the State that its use thereof will supplement and will not replace or diminish State assistance that would otherwise be available for the purpose stated. The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare is authorized to issue such regulations as he may determine to be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
Page 1068
(a) The Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, is authorized to complete the construction of sanitation facilities in Menominee County, Wisconsin, which construction was commenced by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare pursuant to the authority contained in the Act of April 4, 1962 (76 Stat. 53).
(b) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated the sum of $450,000 to carry out the provisions of this section.
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Murdered Attorney Left His Mark in Toms River, Friends Say
How is it possible?
Many friends of Dustin Friedland back in his old hometown of Toms River keep asking the question as they ponder his senseless gunshot death in a shopping mall parking garage Sunday night.
Friedland, 30, was a 2002 graduate of Toms River High School North whose life was blossoming: a young attorney with a solid career in a Neptune firm, a wife, and a place to call home in a tony section of Hoboken, with the lights of Manhattan close enough to touch.
That all came crashing down as he exited the Mall at Short Hills with his wife after a shopping excursion. Police say two suspects left him with a fatal bullet in the head and sped off in their late-model SUV, which was found later in Newark.
According to Ben Giovine, a contemporary who now heads the Toms River Board of Education, Friedland had the kind of charisma that spoke of going places, even among his peers in school and in Boy Scouting.
"He was always a go-getter, and just had a great zest about him," Giovine recalled. "He just could always light up a room. He had a great, great way about him."
In addition to a memorable character suddenly gone, there's the shock of a life taken just as it was beginning to bloom.
"I think it's hard for anyone at any age," Giovine mused, conceding an early moment of disbelief before the facts began to surface and confirm his suspicions.
"But when you have someone who was just getting started with their life…it makes anyone of any age try to come to terms with what occurred. It leaves me speechless, and I'm sure it's left everyone else speechless. It's something that should never happen."
- Short Hills fatal carjacking victim graduated from Toms River HS North / Asbury Park Press
- Short Hills Mall Carjacking Victim Identified Himself As Toms River Native / Toms River Patch


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Monday, February 6, 2012
How to Return to Writing After a Long Break
Hello! I am back, after what I realized was my first extended blog break in five years. Five years! My how the time flies. I haven't been idle this past month as I have been hard at work finishing Wonderbar #3, but it still feels a bit strange to be getting back to the blog game.
To that end, I thought I'd tackle one of the most dangerous moments for any writer: The long break.
I've known writers who hit their stride, were interrupted for one reason or another, and then days turned into weeks turned into months and they were never able to get back in the saddle. All that work was squandered. Breaks = kryptonite achilles heel termite ridden ankle breaking weakening things. Don't let long breaks destroy you!
So. Once you break your writing rhythm, how do you get it back?
Here's how I do it:
1) Know that your first day back will not be productive
You must know that your first day back after a long absence will not be as productive as a normal day. This is okay. Knowing is the first stage of not panicking and not getting down on yourself. Don't set page goals, don't be hard on yourself. Just focus on getting your rhythm back. That's all you need to accomplish.
2) Don't head straight for the novel
Instead of going right back to my novel and feeling the crushing weight of the blinking cursor, I start off by writing something, anything other than fiction. E-mails, blog posts, forum posts, you name it. Chances are you have stuff that has piled up, and it's easier to write an e-mail than figuring out what is going to happen next in your novel.
Don't procrastinate endlessly, but get the words flowing for an easier reentry. Then it's time to...
3) Badger yourself into opening up your novel and getting started again even if it feels like you are peeling off your own skin.
It can feel so incredibly intimidating to start again. You might not remember where you left off. You had gotten used to filling your time with episodes of Downton Abbey.
Writing is hard. Getting back into writing is really, really hard.
Do whatever you have to do to get that file open. Cursing and threats of bodily harm against yourself are perfectly acceptable. So are rewards. Just get the dang file or notepad open.
4) Start somewhere easy
When you do crack open the old novel, start somewhere that will get things flowing and keep your confidence high. Know a scene you want to write but aren't there yet in the plot? Write it anyway. Need to do some revising to get back into the rhythm? Awesome, start there.
Writing a novel is full of tasks large and small, everything from figuring out the whole freaking plot to making sure the chapters are numbered properly. Tackling one of those smaller tasks still gets you closer to the finish line, and sometimes they can help you get back in rhythm.
5) Don't get down on yourself
Remember, the first day back is just about getting back into it. It's not going to be your best day. It might not be fun. But you did it. You're back in the saddle, which is why it's so crucially important to...
6) Follow up with a good day of writing
You slogged your way back into writing. Don't waste it! Chase it as quickly as possible with a good, solid, uninterrupted, productive chunk of time. Now you'll have momentum. So keep it up!
Also: Shouting, "I'm back, baby!!" is strongly encouraged.
What about you? What's your favorite technique for getting back in the writing groove?
Art: "A Love Story" by E. Phillips Fox
69 comments:
- Josin L. McQuein said...
It's a bit like rehab after a major injury, isn't it.
Take it slow.
Make steady progress.
Don't expect to start at your former level.
Etc, etc, etc.
- February 6, 2012 at 10:24 AM
- Robin Reul said...
Great advice! For me, whenever returning to a work I have been away from for awhile, whether it be a book I've not worked on for months, or a WIP I've had to put aside for a few weeks because life got in the way, I start by reading it from start to finish. Re-reading what's there refreshes my mind, and while I'm reading, inevitably I start to notice little things I want to edit, or ideas spark that I want to include. It puts me back in the skin of the characters anew. If I'm still struggling, I will often read or re-read a book that has similar subject matter to what I've written and see what the author did well and why it's working. I take notes and try and find ways to bring the same momentum to my own story.
- February 6, 2012 at 10:25 AM
- Rebecca Bradley said...
This is a timely post for me. January seems to make my mind feel leaden. Great advice and a great time of year for it as I imagine I'm not the only one who feels this way.
- February 6, 2012 at 10:28 AM
- Rashad Pharaon said...
Good to see you blogging again! To get back into the rythm, I like to throw myself into a story's prologue (which I end up never using). It's just enough to warm up the engines for the first day or two before I type out: C-h-a-p-t-e-r--1.
- February 6, 2012 at 10:37 AM
- Donna Yates said...
These are all great suggestions. The most important thing, as you said, is to just do it.
- February 6, 2012 at 10:38 AM
- L. Shanna said...
Love this! And glad you're back!
- February 6, 2012 at 10:39 AM
- Anna said...
Welcome back! And thanks as always for the helpful tips.
- February 6, 2012 at 10:39 AM
- Ada said...
All so true. Thanks for spelling it out like that. I totally agree with the first commenter: it is a lot like rehabbing an injury. And you know what. Rehab = not a great time at first.
- February 6, 2012 at 10:44 AM
- Mr. D said...
Good to have you back.
- February 6, 2012 at 10:45 AM
- Veronica and Thomas said...
Welcome back Nathan! We've missed your humor and suggestions! BTW your twitter comment about Madonna last night made my husband about roll off the couch laughing!
- February 6, 2012 at 10:46 AM
- Christy Farmer said...
Great advice! That first day may not be productive, but the advice is solid:
Just start!
Welcome back, Nathan!
- February 6, 2012 at 10:48 AM
- Jesse Koepke said...
By long break, you mean the gap between today's writing and tomorrow's, right? This is a great list for even a break over the weekend. Thanks, Nathan.
- February 6, 2012 at 11:06 AM
- Rick Daley said...
For me, I need to completely remove all distractions. I wake up early while the house is quiet and hit the computer. No email, Facebook, Twitter, blogging, or surfing until I met my starting goal (which may be as few as 500 words).
WORD VERIFICATION: inkies. Writers who prefer pen and paper to the computer.
PS My book THE MAN IN THE CINDER CLOUDS is only $1.99 on Kindle!
- February 6, 2012 at 11:08 AM
- Matthew MacNish said...
I've always found other creative writing to be the answer. Especially fun, easy stuff like flash fiction. But I also like how you point out that writing anything, even email, is still writing, and is better than not writing.
Nice to have you back, NB, and for the Clippers to be in first.
- February 6, 2012 at 11:36 AM
- Ann Best said...
I can't add anything to this. You just have to sit down and write something! Hope you enjoyed your break.
Ann Best, Author of In the Mirror & Other Memoirs
- February 6, 2012 at 11:40 AM
- abc said...
How did you know about the Downton Abbey?!
- February 6, 2012 at 11:45 AM
- Vanessa K. Eccles said...
I loved this post. It was just want I needed to hear. I've been on a long break, for about six months because of school, and I think this advice will help me get back into the swing of things. Thanks! :)
- February 6, 2012 at 11:49 AM
- Hiroko said...
After a break from writing, I'll often skim over what happened last in the novel and brainstorm how to continue. I like preparing myself for not just the first day return, but for the rest of the writing days that follow.
- February 6, 2012 at 11:56 AM
- Steph Damore said...
Hope you had a wonderful break. I'm terrible at getting back to it. Hoping to gain some ideas here.
- February 6, 2012 at 12:13 PM
- Bryan Russell said...
I'm with Robin; reading your work is helpful. If you start reading your work, you'll start seeing the story inside your head again. The characters will start moving and talking. Now you're back inside the story, and when you read up to that blank page in the manuscript it will feel much more natural to simply continue on, putting the new words on the page to fill that blank space.
- February 6, 2012 at 12:22 PM
- Vera Soroka said...
This is a timely post. I've been writing but had a week and a half off before getting back to another ms to hopefully finish up this month. This one has been like pulling teeth out of a wild horse. Today is awful. I just can't seem to see any point but yet I can't let this one go. Keep going I guess and hope I figure it out.
- February 6, 2012 at 12:54 PM
- ~Sia McKye~ said...
It's hard to get back to it when you've been away, that's for sure.
I also start slow. I write other things--god knows I have enough of those to keep me occupied. I also try to write something fun that loosens me up.
I'm realistic and know while I might have been putting out a couple thousand or more words when I was in the groove, I'm not in that groove yet. First I have to get all the dust out of that groove and I hate housekeeping.
I love your idea of writing a scene you've been thinking of adding even though you're not there in the story yet.
Yes, I do mutter and shout. I've been known to threaten death and destruction, and channel Captain Picard--Make it so, #1.
Enjoyed your points, Nathan, they were good ones.
Sia McKye OVER COFFEE
- February 6, 2012 at 1:06 PM
- Steven J. Wangsness said...
Good advice, Nathan. Now that my mystery novel TAINTED SOULS is up and running on Kindle, and I'm done will all the formatting for Smashwords, too, I really have excuse for not getting back into the writing of the work in progress.
That doesn't mean I won't find an excuse, of course....
- February 6, 2012 at 1:35 PM
- Pamala Knight said...
Thanks for the great advice Nathan. Nice to have you back.
- February 6, 2012 at 1:48 PM
- Stephonavich said...
You have so much good stuff that honestly, I was glad to catch up on it without the added pressure of "keeping up". Thank you for coming back to it, but also thank you for letting me catch up!
- February 6, 2012 at 1:49 PM
- Catherine said...
Thanks for the encouragement. I've been on such a long hiatus (2 months!) from my novel and, besides a few blog posts, have done very little writing, to the point that I don't even know if this comment is grammatically correct.
- February 6, 2012 at 1:53 PM
- Melanie said...
A lot of times I'll listen to specific music while writing a certain novel. If I take a break, I'll get back into it by first listening to that music again, think about my characters. Then I'll read what I wrote previously, make a few edits until I get to the place I left off, and then I'm back!
- February 6, 2012 at 4:26 PM
- Mira said...
Yay! Nathan's back! Nathan, with his intelligence and fun, interesting discussions and his wonderful humor. Yay!!
I missed you, Nathan!!!!!
And you're right. 5 years is too long without a break. So, I'm really glad you took a rest and please do take many more breaks in the future so you can rest and be energized.
But in the meantime, it's so nice to have you back!
I really like this post, especially since I'm struggling with it. I was writing before Grad school, but I've had a terrible time getting back to it. It's validating to have you write a whole post about this, and I appreciate the suggestions here alot - thanks!
- February 6, 2012 at 4:27 PM
- Robena Grant said...
Glad you're back, and that you got to work on book #3.
I like the advice. Especially the bit about writing out of order. I sometimes do that and write a scene that is a few chapters ahead. Just seeing the word count increase is enough to make me feel good, and get me back into the work with enthusiasm.
- February 6, 2012 at 6:16 PM
- Susy said...
Good to see you had a productive break!
I had to go back and start small with a new short story before tackling the novel head on.
Short story = fun, short sharp and getting me in shape to climb that jolly mountain again aka novel
- February 6, 2012 at 6:51 PM
- Sigal said...
Thanks! I really needed to hear this. Going to take your advice and tackle something small in the novel tomorrow.
- February 6, 2012 at 7:25 PM
- Karen said...
I haven't been away from my WIP but my computer crashed and burned over the weekend and took all my backups with it. (Lesson learned not to trust my computer with my backups.) I do have some work saved in another location but it's not everything. Trying to start again is really difficult after this major blow.
Imagine my delight when I read your post. Your advice is so timely and gives me comfort that I will recover and get back into the groove. A big thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
- February 6, 2012 at 7:33 PM
- Cathy Mealey said...
Fortunately there are a finite number of Downton Abbey episodes...
- February 6, 2012 at 7:42 PM
- Sommer Leigh said...
I'm very happy to see you back Nathan!
- February 6, 2012 at 7:55 PM
- Janne said...
YAY! Nathan is back! I'm sure I speak for many people when I say I missed your posts!
- February 6, 2012 at 7:56 PM
- wendy said...
Welcome Back, Stranger. :)
Nice to read you again. This post couldn't be more timely as I started back on Winter Roses again only last week...after some positive self-talk. The novel is finished, but it always needs fine-tuning. When I sent the first chapter to you, Nathan, a year ago, I managed to paste one of the paras in the wrong spot. (Concentration not everything it could be.) I didn't find it hard to get back in the swing, except I'd forgotten some of the finer points. Luckily I'd done illustrations for the story, and that jogged the memory. 'Oh, that character has a dimple in his chin.'
- February 6, 2012 at 7:59 PM
- BeccaLathorn said...
Staring at my keyboard usually works.
- February 6, 2012 at 8:10 PM
- Natalie Aguirre said...
I need to follow your advice. Because I'm being pulled in too many directions which don't include my manuscript.
- February 6, 2012 at 8:28 PM
I once went through a serious family crisis and had to stop writing for three months. I spent three months watching a family member in the ICU. Editors were great. They told me to take my time and not to rush. But I started to worry how I would write again. I'd never taken that much time off.
But it just happened. One day the family crisis started to get better and I started to write again. Writing actually took me away from all the intense drama I'd been dealing with. It was therapy. When you experience this once, you always know that even if you have to stop for a while, you'll go back eventually. It's a good feeling.
- February 6, 2012 at 9:23 PM
- Nancy Kelley said...
Thank you, Nathan. I'm trying to get back to my novel after two months off. I've had several false starts--hopefully your advice will make my next attempt more productive.
- February 6, 2012 at 9:44 PM
- D.G. Hudson said...
Treat it like an old friend you haven't seen for a while.
Start with short fiction, as some others have said.
Nice to see you back, Nathan.
- February 6, 2012 at 10:22 PM
- TeresaR said...
Sometimes it's hard to get back into writing after getting up to get another cup of tea.
This was an awfully great post for your being out-of-writing-shape from your break. :)
- February 6, 2012 at 11:23 PM
- Ishta Mercurio said...
"I'm back, baby!" LOLOL!
Great post. Josin summed it up well. I usually start with revision, and then go to that scene I've been itching to write but haven't gotten to yet. The trick is keeping the momentum going, isn't it? Not stopping when you're this close to finishing. Maintaining that momentum once you get it back is key.
Welcome back to the blog!
- February 7, 2012 at 12:13 AM
- Imogen said...
I find that when I've been away from writing for a bit, just sitting down and writing something, a few words in the novel, a character sketch, a thought for a story, or even not writing but listening to writing music gets me going again. When I sit down and put my fingers to the keys with my earphones in, I know it's time to work, and I do. Force of habit I think.
- February 7, 2012 at 12:17 AM
- Donna OShaughnessy said...
Excellent advice. Wish I'd had it 6 months ago but no worries. I am sure I'll use it the next time I get sidetracked on my novel. Life sure gets in the way of writing about life.
- February 7, 2012 at 12:51 AM
- Donna Amis Davis said...
Timely word, Nathan. Thanks! I need to get back to my novel after a long break. So want to finish it this year!
- February 7, 2012 at 3:44 AM
- J.C. Martin said...
Welcome back, Nathan! And this post comes at a most opportune time. When I finished my final edits for my novel and subbed to my publisher at the start of January, I thought I deserved a break and rewarded myself with one. Well, I'm still "rewarding" myself, and finding it hard to get back in the swing of things! Time to get butt back into chair...
- February 7, 2012 at 3:53 AM
- Hillsy said...
Hey dude, welcome back.
Hope you better anyways - "sick as a dog" is rarely a good description for anyones state of health.
WV - Phaltio: (I can't, it's too easy!!!)
- February 7, 2012 at 4:21 AM
- Lauren said...
Welcome back, Nathan!
For me, rereading what I've already written gets me back into writing mode.
- February 7, 2012 at 8:58 AM
- Ainsley Shay said...
great post!! we expect so much from ourselves and sometimes we need to give ourselves "permission" to ease back into the routine of writing great.
- February 7, 2012 at 10:05 AM
- Nadine said...
This post came at the perfect time. I've just sat down and am short several handfuls of hair from trying to "get back into it". My writing-return methods are similar to Robin Reul up above--I like to read through the entire novel, just to remind myself what I've written, why I love it, who I've missed in my novel, and to put me back into the right world before I try to expand it.
I also like to read snippets from a favorite novel to get my imagination spinning again and thrust my brain into the love of writing/reading/words/etc.
- February 7, 2012 at 11:09 AM
- Elmer Escoto R. (Likantropo) said...
Great advise. And to me, its timing is just perfect. I retufned last night to my text after six months. It's not easy. But this advice came in with encouragement. Thanks!
- February 7, 2012 at 1:20 PM
- Kevin said...
It's pretty much like you said. I just sit down, me and my blank screen and start writing. What I start with might be crap and might have to be revamped later, but at least it's a starting point.
When writing a long piece, I go back and re-read what I wrote the previous day, to get myself back into the grove of that piece before I start on today's writing. Might slow me down a little, but at least I feel like the style and quality is consistent.
- February 7, 2012 at 2:14 PM
- Meghan Ward said...
Welcome back, Nathan! Did you finish Wonderbar 3? Your tips are great and timely for me since I've been on a book-writing break for a couple of months now. Drinking wine also helps to loosen up the flow of prose those first couple of days back :)
- February 8, 2012 at 1:06 AM
- Nathan Bransford said...
Yep, done with the first draft of #3!
- February 8, 2012 at 1:32 AM
- Peter Dudley said...
You forgot the whiskey.
I find the more I drink, the better I write.
Also, the more I drink, the better I sing, the better I dance, the better I look, and the smarter I am.
It's miraculous, really.
- February 8, 2012 at 2:09 AM
- Gary Taylor said...
Just stopping by to say, "Thanks! I needed that."
Didn't know I missed your sage-ness 'til you showed up again.
My issue isn't the break, it's worse: getting started after several false starts through the year.
- February 8, 2012 at 9:26 AM
So, in the "good times" department, I stopped work on my novel on October 18th. I didn't return to it until the end of January, but I FINALLY finished a first draft shortly thereafter.
The thing is, I stopped working on it because problems in my personal life became absolutely overwhelming.
They remain overwhelming.
But at a certain point, I realized that I was looking at having both a permanently unfinished novel AND a personal life that's a mess. It seemed to me it would be better to have a completed novel and a personal life that's a mess.
So I got back to work on it.
Here's the upside - when you're looking down the gaping maw of what might be a truly gut wrenching future, opening up the file of a novel just no longer ranks too high on the things that suck scale.
And again on a silver lining point, revision is going really well. Luckily for me, it's a dark story, and God knows I've got a lot of fuel for the fire these days. At least I can do something productive with it.
- February 8, 2012 at 10:28 AM
- Nathan Bransford said...
Hope everything gets better, anon.
- February 8, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Thanks, Nathan...glad you're back to blogging. We writers need you!
- February 8, 2012 at 11:50 AM
- The 44 said...
I relate to the writing dark things comment... I let my inner demons get some excercise and wear off some energy that way...
I may be the only one like this, but I find long times away from writing to be like any other time of writing. I just sit down and write.
The only time I was really affected by this was while writing my first novel, which still needs divine intervention to make it readable but thats another story (no pun intended).
- February 8, 2012 at 2:54 PM
- Dawn Montgomery said...
I definitely needed this advice six months ago. Unfortunately, I was one of those who jumped back in and was frustrated b/c my word count was terrible. I couldn't believe how much my writing had changed.
I also changed the way I work, b/c my old way didn't work out any more. It was tough and slow going, but it's good to be back.
Welcome back!
- February 12, 2012 at 9:10 PM
- Kristina Emmons said...
I heart Downton Abbey!
I do all the same things when I've had a long break. I do tend to start with writing a long email! Then I have a long painful conversation with myself that I really should open the dang file. Then eventually I do, but don't really look at it for a time. Then I tiptoe around a few scenes to see if they need revision. Then I try not to stop working for a large chunk of time (say, 20 minutes, which seems like forever!)
I'll say, it's painful to get back into it!
- February 16, 2012 at 2:44 AM
- Christine Senter said...
I really needed this post as I've been out of the writing game for over a year. I really want to get back into writing but I feel stuck. Thanks for posting this
- March 25, 2013 at 9:52 PM
Often I put he said she said first, when the dialogue needs to be first. So that is something easy to check for to get back into the grove. :)
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Thank you so very much for this article. It's been extremely helpful to me.
With these guidelines I should be able to gain the confidence I need to get
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|Viale Aldo Moro Trav, 95030 Nicolosi (Catania), Sicilia, Itálie
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For this reason the apartment is fully equipped, brand new, with full kitchen and two spacious bathrooms, private terrace and garden, parking. Inside you will find air conditioning, heating, free internet wi-fi access and TV, and all the accessories to make your stay comfortable. Outside there are table and chairs for outdoor dining. And if you require something more, you can just ring at the next house, where we live, and we will be happy to help and meet your requests.
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The apartment is nicely decorated; there wasn't a coffee machine, a cutting board and a sharp knife for cutting bread. The apartment had air conditioning and plenty of room. The place is fine. For skiing is fine. The owners are friendly and benevolent.
Highly recommended. Very clean and well equipped (with a wonderful spacious shower!). Rosario and his family were very friendly and helpful and Nicolosi is a delight.
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Très bon séjour dans le studio de Rosario. Il nous a très bien accueillis. Le studio était fonctionnel et très bien entrenu. Nous avons également bien profité de la terrasse... Nicolosi est très bien situé pour visiter l'Etna...
La casa di vacanze della famiglia Navarria è situata sul versante sud dell'Etna e quasi immersa nel bosco di pini e di ginestre dei vicini Monti Rossi. È moderna, funzionale, eppure conserva le caratteristiche della zona: Il pavimento, le mura, le terrazza - tutto è in basalto nero proveniendo delle masse laviche del suolo. C'é tutto che ci vuole per un soggiorno anche a termine medio o lungo. Il sito è ideale per gite sul vulcano e per conoscere Catania e la sua provincia, ma anche la spiaggia e i tanti siti archeologici e antichi all'interno dell'isola sono raggiungibili.
I signori Navarria ci sono accolti con massima gentilezza e rispetto amichevole. La casa è molto consigliabile. Ci siamo trovati molto bene.
Nous sommes ravis de l'accueil et de l'hébergement chez Rosario!
Grand studio bien équipé et remis à neuf.
Quartier très calme.Point de départ idéal pour visiter la sicile orientale...
Nice an calm accommonation with nice contact to Rosario. Nicolosi is optimal to have the shortest trips to Mount Etna, Catania or Taormina.
Rosario est vraiment quelqu'un de très gentil et serviable ! nous sommes arrivés très tard à Nicolosi (vers 23h) suite à un problème de bagages et Rosario était là pour nous accueillir et il nous a aussi beaucoup aidé pour résoudre notre problème.
Le studio est très propre et suffisamment grand et bien équipé, l'endroit est très calme, pratique pour aller voir l'Etna et partir en excursion. Nicolosi est une petite ville agréable.
Merci à Rosario pour son accueil, sa gentillesse, pour les indications fournies pour nous aider pendant notre séjour.
Nous recommandons Etna Holidays !
What a fine place to stay. fresh air, the Etna in vieuw! Rosari and his lovely wife are very friendly and willing to help you with everything. The apartment is as new, tastefull decorated, well equipped with everything jou need, and very clean. It tells you these people care about others and their surrounding. So when I will be old, I will come and live at their nice place!
My wife and I had a very nice and comfortable stay in Nicolosi. EveryThing was as described and in very good order. Rosario was an attentive host.
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