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Where has rap star Missy Elliott been for the past three years?
Mostly at home, quietly battling Graves' disease, she says in the new issue of People magazine (the story currently only appears in the magazine, not on the website).
An autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid, the ailment was so debilitating that Elliott, 39, couldn't write or drive a car.
"I couldn't keep the brake down and almost crashed," she tells People, adding that she couldn't "even use a pen." Elliott revealed that she also suffered severe mood swings, dizzy spells, lumps in her throat, bulging eyes and hair loss.
Radiation treatments have helped her cope with the symptoms (Graves' is incurable), and so has exercise, which led her to shed 30 pounds. "My thyroid is functioning, so I haven't had to take medication in about nine months. [But] you live with it for the rest of your life."
The singer is also slated to be the subject of the June 29 season premiere of VH1's Behind the Music, in which she'll open up about being molested as a child. "I remember it like it was yesterday," she tells People.
UPDATE: Missy has just sent us this statement:
"There have been some inaccuracies reported in regards to my diagnosis with Graves' Disease, so I wanted to clear things up. I was diagnosed with Grave's Disease about three years ago, but it really hasn't slowed me down at all. I rocked my performance on VH1 Hip Hop Honors' tribute to Timbaland last year. I've written and produced a bunch of Grammy-nominated, #1 hits for artists like Keyshia Cole, Monica and Jasmine Sullivan. I toured the UK, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. And on top of all that, I'm working on my new album. I feel great. Under my doctor's supervision, I've been off medication for about a year and I'm completely managing the condition thru diet and exercise."
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We need to be able to let users show menus in the sitemap, but have different titles than what shows up by default where the menu actually exists. We would like a "sitemap title" option on the menu edit form so that they can specify a title to use specifically for that page.
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Hi Campradll
I used your given patch but its does not over ride the title sitemap menu. Please tell the solution for it.
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Hi Vikram
Its working fine . We have reviewed the patch given by camprandall. There is no issue in it.
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I agree the patch is working it was my mistake.
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@frjo another one, should I incorporate to dev and push it in? Thanks!
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Finally, new variables are being adding without being deleted in hook_uninstall().
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Actually, what about having a single variable (array) to store all of these? Then we could declare it with the Variable module, and wouldn't have to worry about uninstalling? See #1545422: Expose configuration options to variable module to enable per language settings for an example.

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Man struck and killed on Oakland freeway
Updated 8:10 am, Wednesday, January 15, 2014
(01-15) 07:31 PST OAKLAND -- A motorist struck and killed a man walking on Interstate 580 in Oakland early Wednesday, authorities said.
The victim, a 35-year-old man whose name wasn't immediately released, was seen "staggering about" in the lanes of eastbound I-580 at Edwards Avenue shortly after 1 a.m., said California Highway Patrol Officer Daniel Hill.
A few minutes later, the CHP was notified that the man had been hit by a Chrysler 300.
The driver of the car, a 28-year-old Oakland woman, stopped after the crash. She told officers that the man had walked from the slow lane "directly into the path of her vehicle" in the fast lane, Hill said.
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NORTH SYDNEY — There's a new show in town.
The Emera Centre Northside will host movie night Wednesdays for the remainder of the summer.
The centre, which is operated by the Northside Community Civic Centre Society, is able to provide this entertainment with money from Emera, the parent company of Nova Scotia Power.
Along with providing $100,000 for exterior and interior signage in 2012, Emera has committed $5,000 to be spent on a community event each year as part of the naming agreement.
"It's up to us to come up with the event and we think this is a good project. It's difficult to come up with something that is for everybody in the community, but it seems everyone likes movies," said Lyndon Johnston, who serves on the 12-member board of directors.
He researched a number of outdoor movie night events, in particular the Atlantic Film Festival in Halifax.
"In those areas it seems to have done rather well. It's a nice way for the community to get together."
Emera Centre summer movie nights will feature five movies, the titles will be listed on the centre's website, www.emeracentre.ca, once the equipment arrives from Ontario.
The board has purchased a 20x11-foot screen, a projector and the rights to the movies.
"This was a first for us, so there was a lot of planning and we only got approval a week ago to go ahead with the project," Johnston said. "We have a great board, they will be the ones operating the projector, setting up the sound equipment and making sure everyone is comfortable."
The movies, which will be shown in the side parking lot, are family-orientated and will be free to the community. Moviegoers will be asked to park in front of the centre and bring their lawn chairs.
The week of the Cape Breton Farmer's Exhibition, movie night will be on Sunday.
"It's really about providing families with something they can enjoy together at no cost," said board member Jim MacNeil. "The canteen will be open so they can purchase popcorn and refreshments."
The ice at the Emera Centre Northside will be installed on Aug. 18, in time for hockey school.


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A newly released report ranks Burlington and South Burlington 40th among 386 U.S. metro areas in density of high-tech start-up companies.
The report, released by the Kauffman Foundation and Engine last month, shows that the region's density of high-tech companies surpassed some of the more prominent clusters such as San Jose and Seattle.
Based on 2010 data, the top-ranking metro areas include Fort Collins, Colo., Cheyenne, Wyo., and Salt Lake City, Utah.
In the 2010 data, the Burlington area ranks 40th for high-tech and 56th for the Information Communication Technology (ICT) subset of high-tech, out the 386 metros, said Ian Hathaway, author of the report.
"That's pretty good," he said. "It means that the ranking is driven more by the miscellaneous component of high-tech, which includes aerospace, pharmaceuticals, scientific R&D services, and engineering services."
Hathaway bases the density research on a location quotient, where 1.0 is the average density for the entire country. The data was taken from the National Establishment Time Series at the University of North Carolina. The report shows that 78 metro areas have a density quota higher than 1, which means the intensity is greater than the United States as a whole.
Vermont's high-tech start-up density for 1990 was 0.9 compared to 1.3 in 2010, and the ICT start-up density for 1990 was 0.4 in 1990 compared to 1.1 in 2010, according to the report.
Technology entrepreneurs tend to spring from larger companies where they worked and the entrepreneurship in Vermont is likely a result of that, Hathaway said.
"It's not the 25-year-old tech geek that is commonly portrayed in the press," he said. "It's the 40-something who's put in his/her time for a big company and wants to go out on his/her own or to put forward a way of doing things better."
There has been a lot more entrepreneurial activity in the state over the past 15 years, and many startups have relied on creative sources of capital, according Eli Moulton, a partner with Merritt Merritt and Moulton, a law firm in Burlington that provides legal and business advice for new companies.
Moulton says the mid-career start-up theory accurately explains the development in the state in the past couple of years.
"Vermont has few very big employers, and one of the ways to stay in the region if you have been laid off is to start your own business," Moulton said.


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TRAVELLERS have been threatening the picturesque Avon Meadows in Pershore by setting up camp on the local nature reserve.
A group of travellers pitched two caravans and two tents on the private meadow during the evening of Wednesday, June 25, much to the horror of local people, by chopping through a chain.
But quick action by Pershore Town Council, Wychavon District Council and the police saw the group, who are thought to have been on the move following the Appleby Horse Fair in Cumbria, off the site by Friday morning.
Town councillor and vice chairman of Wychavon Val Wood said the reaction made it clear the authority is not a soft touch.
"Thanks to everyone pulling together Wychavon, the town council, police and others immediately visiting the site and in some cases spending the night there, the travellers were persuaded to leave, the last one departing Friday morning.
"I think they soon realised they had chosen the wrong space, no one could get on and with the rainy weather we reminded them it was a flood plain.
"Worcestershire has a long history of providing permanent sites for all travellers together with transitory pitches and it seems unfair such provision can make us appear to be a soft touch. But not in this case."
The local nature reserve and car park is owned by the town council and rented by Wychavon District Council.
Jack Hegarty, managing director, said: "Working with the police we took immediate action in an attempt to clear this important wetland conservation area and car park in Pershore.
"We take a firm but fair approach to the gypsy and traveller community but do all we can to ensure they move quickly when on illegal sites. We are very thankful to the Police and Pershore Town Council."
The arrival of the travellers comes as Mid Worcestershire MP Sir Peter Luff voices his own concerns that too many travellers are coming to Worcestershire and "making a mockery" of the county.
The Conservative MP said he is deeply concerned about the number of times travellers are exploiting loopholes in the law and targeting parts of the county.


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If you're a consummate engine tuner and know how to take advantage of minute changes in timing during a quarter mile pass, then the Programmable Digital-7 Plus is the ignition for you! All of the standard programmable features such as Individual Cylinder Management, Step Retards, Rev Limits, Shift Points and more are included in the Plus version but you also get more. Much, much more. A MAP sensor is required for the boost circuit. The Ignition is supplied with wiring harnesses, mounting hardware, an RS232 computer harness and the Pro-Data+ software on a mini CD. Note: Illegal for use in NHRA classes except Pro Mod. The Programmable-7 Series of ignition controls has been updated with the Power Grid Ignition System
- Map a complete timing curve for every gear.
- Output to activate a device through rpm, time or pressure inputs.
- Automatic magnetic pickup compensation for crank triggers or distributor pick- ups.
- Program your engine's firing order for ease of setting the cylinder-to-cylinder timing.
- There is a cam sync output for fuel controllers or data acquisition.
- Vacuum advance and boost retard is selectable through a MAP sensor.
- Program an rpm limit that is ramped in during the launch.
- Select the rpm limiter value in rpm/seconds.
- Acquire 20 seconds of run data including two seconds prior to launch.
- View all ignition events in a new Launch History window including the retard sum, manifold pressure, rpm, shift points and more.
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An overnight cruise is usually a cruise to nowhere which offers all of the great features of a longer cruise without losing your well deserved vacation time. It's the perfect way to getaway for one or two nights and sample gourmet dining, luxurious spa treatments, and great entertainment. You can play a few hands at the casino or dance the night away in one of the nightclubs.
An overnight cruise is a great time to party with friends or co-workers. A cruise to nowhere is a great place for a bachelor or bachelorette party. Spending a day or two at sea is a wonderful way to enjoy special celebrations, anniversaries and birthdays. A cruise to nowhere is also a great opportunity to experience cruising for those who have never sailed before. On an overnight cruise to nowhere you can have fun, be with friends and leave the stress behind.
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Will it be a white Christmas in D.C.?
AccuWeather studied data from 1981 to 2010 and determined that there is a 75 percent chance that there will be snow on the ground in New England, the upper Midwest and the Rockies. So anyone dead set on a snowy Christmas should probably go to Minneapolis, Minn., Buffalo, N.Y., or Burlington, Vt. Chicago only has a 40 percent chance of a white Christmas. D.C.'s chances are far lower.
Is the U.S. building a Death Star?
More than 13,000 people signed a petition on WhiteHouse.gov saying the Obama administration needs to begin work on a "Star Wars"-style Death Star by 2016 if America is to gain "space superiority." A Death Star, petitioners said, would create thousands of jobs and strengthen national defense. The petition already has more supporters than almost any other on the White House site, and if it gets 25,000 signatures by Dec. 14 the government would have to give it serious consideration.
What happens if the U.S. Supreme Court votes in favor of same-sex marriage?
Nine states now allow same-sex marriage or will soon. But if the Supreme Court decides in the two cases it is now considering that marriage is a constitutional right, then the other 41 states would have to allow it. Even the 30 states that have actually written same-sex marriage bans into their constitutions would have to reverse their stance. Activists liken this decision to the court's rulings on desegregation and abortion, which also forced states to change their laws.


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Agreement on new border agents will help eliminate backups at Western New York crossings
More good news on the Peace Bridge front came the other day with word of U.S. Customs and Border Protection plans that include increasing the number of agents at the border between Buffalo and Canada in the coming months.
Customs and Border Protection said the process for hiring the new officers will be complete by Sept. 30, 2015. The sooner, the better.
More agents mean fewer headaches and hassles for those trying to cross the bridge, due to an increase in efficiency. It also places a much brighter green signal for the regional cross-border economy – tourist, business person or truck driver.
The statistics made clear that new staffing was urgently required, especially at the Peace Bridge. Average wait times at Customs nearly doubled from fiscal 2012 to 2013, rising to nearly six minutes. Peak wait times were much worse, rising to 26.4 minutes from 17.9 minutes. There's an economic cost to that, as Rep. Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo, and Rep. Chris Collins, R-Clarence, both made plain. Soon it should improve.
While construction is under way this summer to improve bridge access on the American side, some U.S.-bound cargo will continue to be pre-inspected on the Canadian side of the bridge as part of a demonstration project that would result in a permanent move of that truck pre-inspection process to the larger Fort Erie Plaza.
Meanwhile, motorists can bask in the latest news from Customs and Border Protection about the additional agents.
There are no specifics on the number of new agents for the Buffalo region or where they would work, but as News Washington bureau chief Jerry Zremski reported, a source with knowledge of the situation said the region can expect about 100 new agents who will work at the Peace Bridge in Buffalo. That is in addition to those who will be assigned to the bridge in Lewiston and two others in Niagara Falls.
Elected officials, especially Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., get much of the credit for this fantastic bit of news. Schumer has been dogged. He helped secure an additional $165 million in the fiscal 2014 federal budget to fund an additional 2,000 agents nationwide. Schumer took the lead in persuading the Department of Homeland Security to select Fort Erie for one of two pilot projects for pre-inspections. He also added an amendment to the Senate-passed Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill in June 2013 that will make the preclearance pilot programs permanent if deemed successful.
The Customs and Border Protection announcement last week gave the first sign where the additional staff would be assigned. The 2,000 agents will be assigned to 44 "ports," according to the agency, across 18 states, including four in New York: Buffalo, Alexandria Bay, Champlain and the John F. Kennedy International Airport area in New York City. The agency indicated the Buffalo port includes the Peace Bridge, Rainbow Bridge, Whirlpool Bridge and Lewiston-Queenston Bridge.
The allocation will be based on need, which should mean the Peace Bridge. Higgins and Collins have been ardent advocates of extra staffing at the Peace Bridge.
As Higgins noted, the Buffalo-Canada border makes homeland security and economic activity an even greater urgency. More agents will help bring peace of mind to travelers and greater security in an on-time arrival at a business meeting or a Sabres or Bills game. Or, home.
It's nice to have positive news about the Peace Bridge.


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That's because his dreadlocks measure 6-foot-3.
Guinness World Records recently named Muthu the man with the longest dreadlocks in the world.
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If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact one of the coordinators.
Please Note: All of these sites have areas specifically designated spots for hanging that is not to be altered in any way by the artist. Our member exhibitors are not to be making any new holes in our hosts' walls. Thank you. Any questions, please contact the site coordinator before you bring your work to the exhibition site. It is also very helpful if you can go see the site before you hang your show.
Carol Corliss has pastel paintings on exhibit at Long River Studios, in Lyme, NH http://longriverstudios.net/carol_corliss.html
Heidi Hernes is exhibiting at the Connecticut River Bank in Langdon, NH through January 2011.
Many MAAA members are exhibiting work at the 63rd Annual Members Exhibition at the Sharon Arts Center, Peterborough, NH. Opening reception is Friday, January 7th from 5-7 p.m. The show runs until February 26th.


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Pluto and its large satellite, Charon, have not been visited by spacecraft (although they may be the target of a proposed mission in the early twenty-first century). This 3-D view of Pluto and Charon was created at the Lunar and Planetary Institute using a map of Pluto's surface created by Marc Buie and Alan Stern from Hubble Space Telescope (HST) images. Pluto is 2300 kilometers across, and Charon is 1200 kilometers across. The smallest features detectable on the Pluto map are roughly 200 kilometers across. In this view, the Pluto-Charon system is shown from the side, with the north pole of each object pointing toward the right. This view is similar to that of HST in 1994, when the image map was obtained. Charon, represented by a gray sphere, is in front of Pluto and orbits from top to bottom across the scene. Latitude and longitude lines have been added to aid in viewing the stereo effect.
Pluto and Charon are probably composed of roughly 50% rock and 50% ice. The bright and dark spots may be deposits of nitrogen, methane, carbon monoxide, or carbon dioxide frosts and ices. Water ice has also been detected. The frost patterns may be seasonal deposits formed by Pluto's thin atmosphere. Whether impact craters or volcanos exist on the surface is not known.
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GamesThatGive was founded in 2008 by Adam Archer and Kris Goss, great friends and self admitted geeks. GamesThatGive was built around the belief that great companies, and their customers, want to make a difference. Even beyond that, they want to help others make a difference.
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LAND O'LAKES — After classes ended Friday, Pasco County school officials began the time-consuming job of removing all the registered students who never showed up from their attendance books.
The effort is more critical this year than ever before: Schools must meet voter-mandated class-size restrictions by the time the state officially counts heads the week of Oct. 11.
Superintendent Heather Fiorentino is insisting that the school district meet the class-by-class requirements rather than face the penalty of about $3,000 per student over the cap. And she says she's fairly confident this can happen without disrupting kids' education too much.
"Unlike other districts … that are moving students around, we are in the process of moving teachers around," Fiorentino told the School Board on Tuesday. She referred to neighboring Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, which have begun telling families they could not register in certain schools that are overcapacity.
During the summer, principals received set numbers of teaching positions they would be allowed to hire. They also were urged to hold some of those positions open until student enrollment became more certain.
As a result, Fiorentino said, the district has been able to assign unfilled positions to schools with more students than expected, such as Fivay High and Odessa Elementary, without having to transfer teachers.
"We are looking at the schools that are right now of the most critical needs and trying to transfer some units from school A to school B," assistant superintendent Jim Davis said.
That's helping to take care of the extreme cases of classroom crowding, although it does mean some students have to change their course schedules. Davis noted that some kids do not want to switch class periods.
But the district cannot promise students they'll be sitting next to friends or taking a course at a specific time of day, he said, as the focus remains on ensuring they get the classes they need to progress academically.
Board chairman Allen Altman said some parents have raised concerns that their children might not have access to some courses, such as advanced placement or honors, because of the class size rules. They worry that the classes might have too many students to meet the mandate, but too few to validate hiring another teacher, he said.
"I want to be sure we are not doing anything to hinder a student's opportunity," Altman said.
The district is using various options, including hiring part-time teachers and getting current teachers to voluntarily teach an extra period for pay, Davis said. Students can take other avenues, too, such as enrolling in the online version of the course, or taking a dual-enrollment class at Pasco-Hernando Community College.
In the middle schools, the choices are fewer.
The hiring of teachers to part-time slots, usually in one-course increments, is helping, assistant superintendent Tina Tiede said.
"We're in pretty good shape," she said.
But some specialty courses such as Spanish have waiting lists, Tiede said, noting this has happened before. The big difference, she continued, is that many of the teachers for special courses, such as music and art, will need to have certifications to also teach basic courses such as reading or math.
Otherwise, the class size requirements could end up eating away at the electives staff.
Elementary school principals plan to meet this week to discuss how they will deal with the situation when they "get down to one or two more kids and can't afford more teachers," assistant superintendent David Scanga said.
The state will begin processing the official class size data in mid-October and should be done with it on Nov. 12 — 10 days after voters decide whether to continue the rules as-is or to relax them. A judge is scheduled to hear arguments Wednesday on whether to allow the referendum, known as Amendment 8, to remain on the ballot.
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"I will ask five people to buy or borrow the next Worldchanging book to discuss together but only if 10 other people will do the same."
— Daniel Haran
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The crew at worldchanging (http://www.worldchanging.com/) are gearing up to collect their bright green wisdom in a book which they hope to have ready in only two months. Read their announcement here: http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/00...
I will gather a group of 5 people to read their book, even if I have to loan them a copy, and invite them to discuss it over a meal. I'm not necessarily expecting the group to do anything else worldchanging together: if we are individually inspired, more hopeful and connected, it will be a great start.
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[3]Hawk's Tavern [4] is a welcomed addition to Mill Valley, in our book. There has been a need for more casual fare than what's offered up at Bungalow 44 [5], Buckeye Roadhouse [6] and the newish (awesome!) El Paseo [7]. It seems like Hawk's Tavern has really hit the nail on the head. With the advice and guidance of the Tavern-Master himself, Tyler Florence, Chef Michael Thiemann has taken the menu TF created and serves it up in a great way.
On New Years Eve day, while en-route to San Francisco from the North Bay, I remembered this new little gem I'd heard about and not 10 minutes later we were seated in a cozy corner of Hawk's Tavern [4] with beverages in hand. We settled on a few items to share, each were good-sized portions and tasty. My personal favorite was the spilt pea soup. It had a really innovative, mediterranean flare that was super palate pleasing. My better half said that the house made lemonade was super-yum and tasted like it came from a little kid's neighborhood stand (the real stuff, not crystal light) plus, it was adorned with a cute, striped paper straw.
Hawk's Tavern [4] has a gastropub base with creative, California flare– a winning combo! We're looking forward to our next visit when traveling through Mill Valley and craving some comfort food.
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Perfect Clutch Stop in 30 seconds? Less then $5...
Ok so after reading all these threads about clutch stops I decided to give it a shot... I have an 01 325xi (sedan) so I don't know how many other applications this will work PERFECTLY for but it should work on all begining E46's til mid 01 in the sedans. (the coupe may be a little different but not much and the post-mid 01's I don't know how much play you have with the magnetic switch so you should experiment a little). I ran to Lowes right by work and played around for about an hour on my lunch break until I finaly found the perfect things. You need 2 parts, no glue, and less then 30 seconds install time. Part #1 is in the drawers with all the other bolts, its called an "Elevator Bolt" 3/8" x 1 1/2" it is blackish in color (price $0.97). Part #2 is a few isles over in the adhesive bumpers for furniture, its called "Grippers" 1 1/2" Self-Stick the part # is "7384" from SoftTouch (price $3.04). The grippers package has 8 little discs in it so you can make 8 clutch stops
Assembly: Take elevator bolt out of package. Take 1 disc out of package. Remove sticker covering adhesive from disc. Center disc on elevator bolt and press on.
Installation: unscrew your factory clutch stop by hand (the black thing behind your clutch pedal on the floorboard). Screw in your newly assembled one all the way (just hand tight you don't need to wrench tighten it it isnt going anywhere)
You're done. No glues, no mess, etc. This setup is the perfect height, it doesn't require any adjustment of the clutch switch for the ignition (my car doesn't have cruise so can't test that obviously). The best part about this is it looks a lot more professional then most of the homemade ones i've seen pictures of on these boards. Enjoy.
Being less then $5 and less then 30 seconds of install time (and probably less then 2 minutes of shopping time now that I told you all the part numbers) you should have NO reason to not go do this right now... I was kinda skeptical but this has been the best mod for the money anywhere.
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March 26, 2007
Cellular, Tissue and Gene Advisory Committee
Federal Drug Administration
Ms. Gail Dapolito
Executive Secretary
Dear Committee Members,
This letter is in reference to the March 29th hearing on approval for the active cellular immunotherapy (ACI) treatment Provenge.
I am a seven year prostate cancer survivor who witnessed the deaths of my father and both grandfathers from this sinister prostate cancer disease. I have seen the devastation of this disease up close and personal for much of my life, and it is not a pretty picture. As an African American I am in the midst of a prostate cancer epidemic within all our communities and we need help – now. With a death rate 140% higher than for other men, coupled with a comparable level of suffering and quality of life loss, our need for new and innovative treatments is desperate and unparalleled relative to any other type of cancer in terms of the death rate disparity.
I have written two books and founded PHEN in efforts to address the African American prostate cancer disparity. PHEN is on a continuing quest to identify treatments and other strategies to help eliminate this disparity. PHEN has interfaced with three biotech companies over a three year period to better understand the potential benefits of ACI as a treatment. A treatment that could help reduce the deaths and suffering caused by the African American prostate cancer epidemic conditions. We invited the CEO's of two of these companies, including Dendreon, to present at our annual "African American Prostate Cancer Disparity Summit" on Capitol Hill. Through these efforts we gained a good insight into the clinical trial results for Provenge. After closely studying these results, our position is that Provenge should be approved because of the treatment advantages it provides when compared to chemotherapy treatments which are now the only choices for men with late stage prostate cancer.
We understand, appreciate and respect the challenges before the committee members to analyze all the data and information before you and make the right decision. As a prostate cancer survivor, and on behalf of other survivors, I cannot stress strong enough the immediate need for relief from a disease that during its latter stages is relentless in taking away our quality of life, and then our lives. All prostate cancer survivors live in fear of a cancer recurrence and with a hope that should that happen our lives, and the quality of our lives, can be saved. This is our real world, in what I refer to as battling the killer within.
Relative to current treatments available for hormone refractory metastatic disease, data shows that treatments with Provenge allow patients to maintain a much higher quality of life. If Provenge did not exhibit a survival benefit at all, the quality of life benefit alone would represent a tremendous help and improvement for survivors. However, Provenge clinical trials show a statistically significant survival benefit which represents increased hope.
We ask that the committee understand, appreciate and respect the real life needs of prostate cancer survivors, and approve Provenge to make it immediately available to help reduce the suffering currently experienced by men with hormone refractory metastatic disease. Would it be a right or moral decision to deny any prostate cancer patient faced with the possible end of his life the relief that Provenge has proven to provide now? What is the benefit in waiting?
During its deliberations, we also ask that the committee strongly
consider the urgent needs of a segment of the
The prostate cancer survivor community is excited that active cellular immunotherapy could eventually provide a broader range of treatment options to help us fight this disease and maintain our quality of life. We are prayerful that the dawn of this new era will be launched with the immediate approval of Provenge.
I appreciate the committee's consideration of the positions and arguments which I have outlined on behalf of myself and PHEN constituents from across this country.
Respectfully Submitted,
Thomas A. Farrington
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With 1.7 million copies of the Dexter novels sold, and ever-increasing critical acclaim, Jeff Lindsay returns to his groundbreaking and beloved character with his most entertaining book yet. Get ready for a grisly send-up of Hollywood, and a full dose of dark Dexter wit.
Lights. Camera. Mayhem. You won't find this story on television.
Hollywood gets more than it bargained for when television's hottest star arrives at the Miami Police Department and develops an intense, professional interest in a camera-shy blood spatter analyst named Dexter Morgan.
Mega-star Robert Chase is famous for losing himself in his characters. When he and a group of actors descend on the Miami Police Department for "research", Chase becomes fixated on Dexter Morgan, the blood spatter analyst with a sweet tooth for doughnuts and a seemingly average life. To perfect his role, Chase is obsessed with shadowing Dexter's every move and learning what really makes him tick. There is just one tiny problem...Dexter's favorite hobby involves hunting down the worst killers to escape legal justice, and introducing them to his special brand of playtime. It's a secret best kept out of the spotlight and away from the prying eyes of bloated Hollywood egos if Dexter wants to stay out of the electric chair. The last thing he needs is bright lights and the paparazzi...but even Dexter isn't immune to the call of fame.
Jeff Lindsay's razor-sharp, devilish wit, and immaculate pacing prove that he is in a class of his own, and this new novel is his most masterful creation yet.
©2013 Jeff Lindsay (P)2013 Random House Audio
"Should be renamed "Dexter is a D-Bag""
Dexter is a totally different person in this novel. Previously he has always had admirable qualities despite his many flaws. In this one, he's just terribly annoying and for lack of a more sophisticated word, a real jerk.
I just really didn't like the whole direction of it. Dexter falls in love with a famous movie star? What?
Of course. I'm hooked on the Dexter series regardless of how disappointing this one was.
Oddly enough, Dexter!
If you're looking to read a Dexter book, please don't make this your first.
"Dexter Doesn't Deliver..."
i don't know. This didn't feel like a Dexter novel to me. Re-read the first 3 books again instead.
The characters all seem to have wandered off their respective paths and the novel suffers for it. He spends the whole book with his passenger asleep for some reason. Not much resolution or even a hint of resolution in the end.
it was fine.
I felt much like the passengers role in this novel. Occasionally he flutters a little, but not much else happens.
Wait to see if Jeff Lindsay writes another Dexter novel to complete this story and assure us all that Dexter is not a deliberate douche.
I'm an avid reader since childhood. I'm a retired science teacher, retired nuclear plant worker and grandmother of three. I love mysteries.
"Stumble, stumble, fall..."
I always figured Dexter would die. I'm okay with that. My dream is that he be killed by a serial killer who only kills serial killers... I've been entertained by previous story lines and was ready for Dex to go out with a bang. A pop? No, it's just a whimper.. It's like the author had nothing to say and felt something had to happen anyway. The last 30 minutes may be the worst Lindsay has ever written.There is no way a Dexter fan is going to skip this book but I can't imagine them not being disapointed. Also let me say that I miss the original narrator (Nick Landry?). It's very Stephen King to say I need control over every aspect of my story but I didn't like the change at all. Lastly, the way Lindsay read the chapter headings in his super low voice sounded like farce to me. Insulting even. Dexter fans deserve better. Will there be another book to fix and finalize?
Horrible voice over, Dexter just really not being dexter...... I really can't imagine being more disappointed in this book that I've waited over a year and a half!
Yes after seven pretty good books everyone's entitled to a lemon
The original guy
I would scrap the whole Idea.......

Please give us a better book
"The emotional sociopath who's now all talk..."
Considering it is a book about a sociopathic serial killer, I would like to hear more than 10 minutes of murder & mayhem.
Thankfully, NOT a Dexter book as I believe this is the last one in the series. At least I hope it is because I simply MUST listen to them when they come out, despite the fact that the last 3 have been terribly ridiculous.
Whether they admit it or not, anyone listening to Dexter books listen because they like seeing life through the eyes of a psychopathic serial killer. Therefore, the scenes when Dexter is on the prowl are always the best.
Thanks for the first 2 Dexter books, Jeff, but please STOP already! Maybe take up narrating if you've run out of ideas because your performances are GREAT!
"My least favorite in the series."
I have thoroughly enjoyed the Dexter series; however, I found this one to be predictable, so I finished it more out of obligation than desire. I'm not sure if this is the correct term, but the story seemed to follow a formula or pattern present in past Dexter books. That being said, I'm still going to get Dexter is Dead because I am a loyal fan and hope hope he really mixes things up for the final book.
"Not my favorite dexter book"
this is not a bad book, It just wanted what I expected BUT the ending has me excided for the final book in this series!
"Dumb Drooling Dexter"
A really really stupid Dexter I was two steps a head and I don't have a dark passenger.
Hate reading, but love books. Not a great paradox. Loving audiobooks, & loving audible! It brightens up mundane activities..it's awesome!
"Not enough d-based alliteration for my liking"
Yes, but only those familiar with the Dexter portrayed by Jeff Lindsay throughout his books.It must be noted that the Dexter from the books & Dexter from the Tv Show is very different. Dexter from the books goes on very different adventures and his personality is a little different, also the book's progression is quite different, there's a lot of focus on himself rather than the action at hand. Also, because there's so much bullshit that Dexter is constantly rambling on about himself, and the kind of smooth way that Jeff Lindsay performs the narration, it's quite easy to kind of just tune out and not really listen....whilst also actually listening.I would recommend it to those that have trouble falling asleep. I feel asleep listening to this book on 2 separate plane journeys, and yet was still kind of listening as i slept, when i woke up i hadn't really missed THAT much of the story. So yes, it's not Dexter from the TV show, so those that are expecting that will be disappointed; yet those that love the Dexter Books, then of course they are still going to read/ listen to this. And, those that might want a peaceful slumber might also go for it.
I READ the past 6 books previously, this is the first Dexter book i listened to, was interesting to hear that the author of the book was doing the actual narration. He has a very smooth, but sleepy voice. However, of course he reads the book like i guess he originally meant for it to be read. This might be bad like for myself when i actually READ the book i guess i misconstrued the inflection in the writing so that the thoughts Dexter had presented itself as dark sarcasm. But when read by Jeff Lindsay, apparently how he meant it to be read, you hear that it may not be sarcasm after all. Dexter becomes a character that is convinced he is not complicated (character) yet intelligent whilst in reality you hear that he might only just be reaching the cusp of someone that is intelligent.I think it was better when i thought he was being darkly sarcastic. Instead he genuinely seems to take ages to figure things out, and says dumb things like ' because i had gone to college i knew that 50 was more than 20' That being said, Jeff Lindsay is a pretty good narrator, but he's probably more suited to narrating other people's books rather than his own.
Yes, this book needs a follow-up book. I will of course finish off the Dexter series regardless for my own sense of closure or sense of accomplishment or whatever, but... the previous books were stand-alone stories. I don't know if this one is meant to be a stand-alone story , or if the 8th and final book finishes the 7th book's story arc. But, if the 7th book is a stand-alone story, then it has some problems, & in which case its more pointless than originally thought. That's because several curious things are built up, like another character's 'dark passenger' just like Dexter's but that doesn't seem to lead anywhere where it was a curious development and could have led somewhere much more interesting. -Also the conclusion of the book....well it wasn't an adequate conclusion, thats for sure. I'm hoping the 8th book concludes this story arc, because otherwise this story really is much worse than I thought.
I bought the book because I've enjoyed reading the different story arc that Jeff Lindsay provides with the Book as compared to the Tv Show. I'm a big Dexter fan, so was going to listen to this book regardless of how bad the reviews were. There are 2 reviews with a title called 'Dexter Doesn't Deliver' & 'Should be renamed 'Dexter is a D-bag' ' ; i thought these titles were kind of funny and made me get the book to see if it really was as bad as they say. To be fair, it's not that bad, although it's definitely not as good as his previous books. And I feel as if Dexter in this book does a little bit too much self-reflection.Anyone buying this book as their 1st Dexter book is an idiot. Start from the beginning, get some perspective for character development, that should be obvious. The original books talk a lot about Dexter's 'Dark Passenger' for which in my favourite book of the series 'Dexter in the Dark' he discovers that his dark passenger is a true entity in itself. I would highly recommend this book by the way; but this 7th book seems to forget that, as in 1 of the other reviews... 'his dark passenger seems to be sleeping most of the time'. This is 1 of the things that made the book series very different, yet interesting from the tv show, yet if he's just doing self reflection but not reflecting on his Dark Passenger...then it feels lacking, and kind of boring.

There are too many very high quality audio novels out at the moment for this to get any higher rating in my opinion. As it is, i think this is already a generous rating for this book.
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Suicide bombing kills 5 in Pakistan
A Taliban suicide bomber rammed a car loaded with explosives into a police station in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing five and wounding more than two dozen people, police said.
It was the second attack in as many days against police in Hangu, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that has been hit by militants many times over the past several years.
The dead included one officer and four passers-by, said Rashid Khan, the top police official in Hangu. Most of the roughly 30 wounded in the attack in Doaba town were also passersby, he said.
A Taliban spokesman, Ahsanullah Ahsan, claimed responsibility for the attack. "We will continue our attacks against security forces," Ahsan said.
'Baby Doc' hospitalized in Haiti
Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier was hospitalized after having chest pains, his longtime companion and associates said Thursday without giving details about his condition.
Duvalier, 59, who made a surprise return to Haiti in January after 25 years in exile, was admitted Wednesday night, companion Veronique Roy said. Roy declined to discuss his condition in detail. Asked if it was serious, she said, "I hope not."
Enzo Alcindor, a family friend at the hospital, said doctors planned more tests but it wasn't yet clear when Duvalier would be released.
Venezuela has 179 cases of swine flu
Venezuela's health minister said 179 people have been diagnosed with swine flu in the country. Health Minister Eugenia Sader said Thursday that health authorities are also testing more than 200 other patients to see if they have A H1N1 swine flu.
The number of reported cases has grown since 12 were announced last week, with possibly one death. Sader said all of those now being treated have "light cases" and none are in intensive care.
German military conscription near end
Lawmakers in Germany's lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, voted to formally end military conscription. The change is the most significant since the German military was founded in 1955. The country was completely disarmed following the Nazis' World War II defeat.
Lawmakers from Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling coalition, supported by the Green party, passed legislation suspending national conscription from July 1. From then on, Germany's military will rely only on volunteers to fill its ranks. The force will be trimmed from 250,000 to 185,000 troops. The upper house is likely to approve the measure.
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|SSHS biology students planning 'eco-education' trip to Costa Rica
|Faith Huffman | News-Telegram News Editor
Nov. 16, 2006 - While most of us are busy making holiday plans, a group of Sulphur Springs High School students and their parents are looking a bit further into the future — July 17, to be exact.
While summer seems a long way off, Chrystal Reneau and 18 of her advanced placement biology students know their deadline will be here before they know it.
The students, who must raise $2,300 each, have signed up to accompany Reneau to Costa Rica, where they will embark on an environmentally educational expedition, with their ultimate goal being to observe and to help preserve endangered sea turtles and their environment during crucial nesting periods. The group, which is twice as large as the one that made the trek last year, will begin the 10-day trip getting to know their tour guides in the comfortable country setting of the Atenas and Central Valley. During the remainder of the trip, Reneau's students will be at the mercy of local tour guides who are responsible for the group's travel and accommodations.
"Accommodations at the turtle projects are very simple — there may not be electricity, and while there is running water, hot water is not likely to be available," Eco Teach's website notes in the itinerary for the group's three nights on the Caribbean coast.
The students will also stop in a cloud forest, eat a typical Costa Rican farm meal and visit a butterfly garden.
During their two nights with the turtle project, Reneau and her students will patrol the beach in search of nesting sea turtles and hatchlings. They will conduct population studies, tag turtles, transplant eggs to a protected area and release hatchlings into the ocean — provided the turtles choose those two nights for nesting, as endangered species nesting does not follow a set schedule.
During their two days in Parismina, the students and their teacher will explore canals for wildlife, hike in the forest and play soccer or volleyball. They may also have opportunities to build a hatchery or clean the beach of debris, making it safe for the turtles to nest and then return to the sea.
Then, it's on to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca on the southern coast where the group will spend the next two days taking in the beaches, rain forests and a cultural heritage with "Afro-Caribbean and indigenous influences." They'll spend a day in the Bribri community located in the Talamanca mountains and soak up the "local flavor" found on the streets of a small Caribbean town.
Nights six and seven will be spent in the northern lowlands of Arenal Canal. The travelers will stop for lunch and white water rafting on the Sarapiqui River en route to Fortuna, located at the base of the Arenal Volcano.
They'll begin a hike from the base of a waterfall in Fortuna, swim in fresh pools, visit an organic farm and maybe even see red-hot lava that runs down the sides of the volcano, which erupts several times a day.
Nights eight and nine will be spent on the Monteverde Cloud Forest. During the days, the visitors will hike the trails of Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, take ziplines between trees and explore the biological diversity on the continental divide.
This year's group includes Brittney Bell, Emily Bouyear, Jentri Broumley, Kassie Carroll, Jacob Cooper, Allison Hefner, Chaz Hinkeldey, Aly Jackson, Lauren Longino, Morgan McCormick, Olga Martinez, Danielle Morgan, Maci Murray, Elise Rascoe, Brant Small, Jenna Davis, Price Orwosky, Rachel Riley and Trenton Kennety.
Since the group can consist of 20 members, there are two spots left open by students who have notified instructor Reneau that they will not be joining the group after all.
In order to ensure students are properly outfitted and provided for, each one is responsible for raising $2,300, which covers all transportation, lodging and food needs for the trip. Each student is responsible for organizing and implementing their own fund raisers. In addition to individual fund-raisers, students have been asked to provide three items for a Bake Sale to be held outside Community National Bank on Fridays, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. The bake sale will provide yummy treats just in time for the holidays. Ideally, the attractively wrapped and labeled confections will be priced at $20-$25 each. The sales will begin at approximately 8 a.m. and will last through the afternoon, or until items are gone. If the bake sales go as planned, the two events would each raise about $1,200, giving the students a good starting place for their personal fund raising efforts.
The students have also planned a Turtle Race, fashioned after the popular duck race held during the city's annual fall festival. The eco-group's parents have obtained permission from city and county officials to release small plastic turtles in the civic center creek Saturday, April 28, to coincide with Kids Safe Saturday at the high school. Turtles will be sold at a small cost and the turtle that crosses under the bridge first will be declared the winner. A small portion of the proceeds from the Turtle Race will be used to cover race-related expenses, with the remainder benefiting the SSHS students who sold them.
Currently, the 18 members of the SSHS Eco Teach Environmental Education Expedition crew are selling Sunset Candles for $20. For each candle sold, $7.50 is donated to their trip expenses. Candles are available from any of the students or by contacting the school or Jennifer Caudle, Britney Bowen's mother, through Nov. 21, the last school day prior to Thanksgiving. Candles will be delivered on Dec. 11.
While other ideas such as car washes, selling sundaes at school lunches, school bake sales one day a week, concession stands at certain ball games, auctioning a group of kids for work projects, raffles, candy sales, turtle "nesting yards" are being tossed around, only the Holiday Bake Sale, the Turtle Race and the candle sales have been confirmed.
Community members and businesses are encouraged to help support the AP biology students and their educational development through these fund raisers. Donations are also welcome. Contact the students, their parents or Chrystal Reneau at SSHS for more information.
Students can still sign up for the trip by contacting the Reneau at 903-348-1175. Donations to assist the students may also be made by calling Reneau, or checks payable to "Costa Rica Fund" may be mailed to Chrystal Reneau, Sulphur Springs High School, 1200 Connally St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.
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You know that scene where Regina George tells that random girl, "Oh my gosh, I love your skirt." and then turns to Cady and is all "That is the ugliest effing skirt I've ever seen in my life." ?
I did that. I remember doing that exact thing to girls at school ALL. THE. TIME.
"Cute shirt? Is it new?"
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"Super cute."
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"What kind of loser wears a sequined top with khakis?"
Or many, many variations on the same theme. So, to sum up, the reason I first wanted to see Mean Girls is also the reason I'm going to hell.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers are taking a hard look at branding
The father was livid. His 14-year-old son returned from a sleepover with multiple outlines of a 3-inch nail seared forever onto his torso.
A young adult acquaintance showed the boy how to brand himself, the boy's family later told state Rep. Keith Gillespie, a York County Republican.
The father went to police, but state minimum age limits for tattoos and piercings don't address high-temperature branding of human flesh, the man learned. A bill Gillespie introduced this fall would change that, barring anyone from branding someone under 18 except with parental consent.
"It's burning the skin. It creates a third-degree burn," said state Rep. Martin Schmotzer, D-Whitehall, a bill co-sponsor. "I just don't think, from a health standpoint, from a safety standpoint, that this is a very good thing."
Pennsylvania forbids tattooing and body-piercing minors without parental consent. Gillespie has 24 co-sponsors for his bill, which he said would mirror existing body-art rules. It also would prevent people from guiding youngsters to brand themselves, he said.
Branding often involves a hot metal implement held against the skin, leaving permanent scars in some design or pattern. Whether the practice has gained major traction was unclear Friday.
At Alter Ego Body Art Studio in Dormont, owner Dave Spik said it's no more popular than it was a decade ago.
His shop brands someone perhaps every four months — and never anyone under the age of 18, Spik said. He said branding ranks a distant third behind tattooing and piercing "on the body-modification totem pole."
Spik called the branding bill "absolutely paramount."
"I think it is a necessity because there are people out there who don't care about children," he said.
State Rep. Harry Readshaw, D-Carrick, is among the bill's co-sponsors. He dubbed it "common-sense legislation."
"I think we have to be very cautious with young people just going out and doing this on their own," Readshaw said.
Violators would be charged with misdemeanors. Gillespie said the proposal likely will be discussed in the next legislative session in January.
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The St. Cloud Cathedral boys and the Willmar girls won the team titles at the invite.
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You can count on one hand the number of listed company takeovers in Australia that have involved three separate bidding parties since 2009. That is what makes the posturing between would-be suitors
Sydney-based Trust Co, which dates back to 1885, provides wealth management, estate planning and other trustee services, in a sector that looks ripe for at least another round of consolidation.
The last large listed takeover that involved three battling suitors was the bumper sale of
More recently, in 2011, the Oaks Hotels & Resorts group was subject to three separate takeover offers, while other companies that have attracted a trio of different bids in the past five years include environmental technology company
There are a limited number of industry sub sectors that are ripe for further consolidation, but in the trustee services market there is a hunger for scale and earnings growth. For some of the players the move to take out Trust Co is likely defensive, as sitting idle when the industry is on the cusp of a big ownership change may be more damaging.
For IOOF, steered by deal enthusiast
The end of the profit reporting season, a strong rally in IOOF's shares and a statement of issues from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on Perpetual's proposed deal spurred IOOF into action. A cost benefit analysis showed now was the time to act, ahead of a scheduled decision by the ACCC September 19.
A higher offer with a compelling cash component, of up to $100 million, dealt a blow to the Perpetual camp. But the tussle is not yet over.
The question mark around the ACCC's position also makes things interesting. Some suggest if IOOF were confident of the regulator knocking back Perpetual's offer, the company would have waited until after the decision to initiate its bid. That would involve banking on a retreat in the target's share price.
Others say the regulatory uncertainty is key to IOOF's timing as it may help expedite the board's decision on its proposal.
Then there is Equity Trustees – which is conducting two-way due diligence with Trust Co. The Melbourne-based company doesn't want to be left as a small fish. It was the first suitor to go public with a takeover proposal for Trust Co, and has already bettered its all-scrip offer in response to Perpetual's bid.
Defence advisers – in this instance Flagstaff Partners – are brought on to create as much price tension as possible and bidding contests typically bring higher fees. Price tension is also a boon for Trust's shareholders, including Milton Corp and Australian Foundation Investment Company.


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Personal Development
EFT for Loving Others
Robert Elias Najemy
In order to love, accept and feel unity with loved ones and other important persons in our lives, we will need to overcome all inner obstacles. We might be talking here about love partners, children, parents, siblings or even friends or coworkers.
Before explaining this process, I would like to point out that we very likely will need to also engage in this same process towards loving and accepting ourselves if we are in order to succeed in loving others in this way. This is true because our greatest obstacle towards loving ourselves is our own self-doubt which allows others' behaviors and expressions stimulate our fears about our self-worth. We then lose our love towards them.
A. Discovering What We Need to Work on
1. Our first step is to realize when and in relationship to which behaviors we lose our feelings of love, acceptance and unity with others. Chose the first person you would like to be able to love more steadily and unconditionally.
2. Now, make a list of his or her behaviors, which annoy you or cause you to distance yourself, become defensive or close your heart.
Possible Annoying Behaviors
Here is a brief list of some common reasons we might feel anger towards someone:
1. When others do not agree with us.
2. When they do not understand us.
3. When they obstruct us from satisfying our needs. (A need could be psychological, such as the need for acceptance, respect or self-esteem)
4. When they do not respect us.
5. When they think they are superior.
6. When they try to control or suppress us.
7. When they criticize us.
8. When they tell lies or gossip about us.
9. When they harm us or someone close to us.
10. When they have evil intentions or ulterior motives.
11. When they are negative, complaining, whining, criticizing etc.
12. When they think they know it all.
13. When they give us advice we have not asked for.
14. When they play the role of the victim, the "poor me," and want attention.
15. When they do not take care of themselves or carry their share of the load.
16. When they make mistakes.
17. When they do not keep their promises or appointments.
18. When they are weak and dependent.
19. When they act in an egotistical and selfish ways, disregarding our or others' needs
20. When they use us or others.
21. When they are cold and insensitive.
22. When they are not responsible to their word or responsibilities.
23. When they are lazy.
24. When they ignore our needs.
25. When they reject us.
Other reasons____________________________
B. Also, consider the following possible obstacles towards remaining open and loving:
1. We feel vulnerable and are afraid of being hurt if we are open and loving and prefer to keep an emotional distance,
2. We do not want to give the other the idea that he or she can do whatever he or she likes with us.
3. We would like them first to ask for forgiveness or at least realize their mistakes.
4. We fear we will lose control over them by letting them be too relaxed with us.
5. We want to place the blame for our dissatisfaction with ourselves or our lives on someone else who is "responsible".
6. We falsely believe that love requires that we must let this person do whatever he or she wants – regardless of ethics or justice – and that this would be totally unacceptable.
7. We have identified with the role of the victim and need to feel hurt and abused.
8. We are in the role of the interrogator and need to find others' faults.
9. We are afraid of intimacy because we fear:
a. Being abandoned
b. Being suppressed
c. Being hurt
10. We are afraid of expressing love, because we fear that there will not be the adequate response from the other and we will feel rejected.
11. We cannot believe that the other could possibly love us.
12. We have been seriously hurt by this person and cannot overcome this bitterness.
Other ___________________________
Note: Loving does not mean that we are obliged to allow others to do whatever they want, even it is unjust or unethical. We can feel unlimited love for them while we also assertively confront them concerning such behaviors. This is actually for their own good, as evolving souls. This is also important for us and our society as a whole.
This should be done steadfastly but also with as much love and understanding as possible
Having made a list of the other's behaviors, which cause you to close up, now chose the one want to first work on.
C. Having chosen which person and behavior we want to be able to continue to be loving towards, we can employ a number of possible methods such as:
1. Analyzing what we believe which causes us to lose our love when they behave in this was and transform that belief.
2. Discovering our childhood experiences, which have conditioned us to feel that way and transform our childhood interpretation of those experiences. (For this we might find professional help through regressions, rebirthing, EMDR, TFT and EFT.)
3. We can use positive affirmations, which will allow us to love the other even when he or she is behaving in that way.
4. We can realize that basically we lose our love when we fear and overcome that fear. (Some possible fears are mentioned below)
5. We can keep a high level of energy by eating healthily, exercising and / or dancing regularly, as well as by regular breathing exercises.
6. Sincere spiritual or religious faith can help overcome most negative emotions and remain loving in many situations.
7. We can remember all of the mistakes we have made and understand the other's weaknesses.
8. We can take responsibility as souls in evolution for the reality we are creating.
9. We can correct the disturbed energy field, which is creating these feelings.
Some helpful Affirmations might be the following. You will notice that the affirmations first seek to allow us to understand, accept and love ourselves exactly as we are with our negative emotions and then declare our choice to be free from them. We might need to work with various aspects in order to get totally free.
While working on forgiveness we might need to work various aspects such as:
Working on the Main Emotion or Belief
I. Emotions which we have because or when the other behaves in this way.
A. Even though I feel (emotion) _______ when / because _____ (name of person) _____________ (behavior which bothers us) ___________, I deeply and profoundly love myself.
B. I choose (want, deserve, allow myself, accept, realize that it is in my benefit) to be free from this (emotion) ______.
These emotions will likely change and we will need to work with each emotion as it surfaces. Note especially that we usually feel anger and hate because we first feel fear, hurt, pain, guilt, shame, self-rejection or injustice. So we will likely need to address these in order to get free from our anger.
Working on Other Aspects
While working on opening up to love we might need to work various aspects such as:
II. Emotions we have about the fact that we have these negative emotions towards the other and are not as loving as we would like to be.
A. Even though I feel some guilt (shame, self-rejection, self-doubt) because I have not yet been able to love _____________ even when / though (behavior)___________, I deeply and profoundly love myself.
B. I choose (want, deserve, allow myself, accept, realize that it is in my benefit) to be free from this (emotion) ______.
In other word we want to love ourselves even though we are not as loving as we would like to be. Our experience is that accepting ourselves as we are is a prerequisite for moving forward and improving ourselves.
III. Resistance towards forgiving
Some variation of the following phrases will be appropriate.
A. Even though I feel (emotion of resistance) ____________ about the idea of loving (name of person) ______ even when / though (his or her behavior) ______ I deeply and profoundly love myself.
B. I choose (want, deserve, allow myself, accept, realize that it is in my benefit) to be free from this (emotion) ______.
IV. Childhood experiences similar to this event which make us more susceptible
A. Even though I feel (emotion) ____________ concerning what(name of person) _____ did ________(in Childhood), I deeply and profoundly love myself.
B. I choose (want, deserve, allow myself, accept, realize that it is in my benefit) to be free from this (emotion) ______.
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Taking the Steps in Another's Shoes
Have you ever went to a country where houses are made from tin, mud, and sticks? Not many would want to live in a house with dirt flooring. What I would love to do for a living is build houses for those in need and spread the word of God's love. Giving is the greatest gift I can receive.
Building houses for those who cannot afford it would make a difference around the world. I would not only be providing a safer environment, but I would restore hope in the people. I would be using my talents to spread God's love for the people. Having a sturdy home can improve health too. The most rewarding part is seeing how much my work would be appreciated and knowing that I helped better other people's lives.


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Buffalo Courier-Express
November 10, 1967
Massive Action Urged
King Says Negro In Economic Trap
By RICHARD E. BALDWIN
American Negroes are trapped in, an economic depression more severe than the Great Depression of the 1930s, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Declared here Thursday night as he called for "a massive action program" to bring social justice to the nation.
Dr King, President of the Southern Leadership Conference, spoke on "The Future of Integration" before about 2,500 persons at Kleinhans Music Hall. His talk was sponsored by the Graduate Student Association at the University of Buffalo.
"We are moving toward the day when we will judge a man by his character and ability instead of by the color of his skin."
Martin Luther King Jr., November 10, 1967
$40 Billion Program Urged
The Negro civil rights leader addressing the predominantly white audience suggested the expendaature of $40 billion in the next two years to eliminate slums and poverty for all races in the United States. The federal anti-poverty program for the last full year amounted to $1.6 billion.
"There is a mix-up in our national priorities," Dr. King said. "when we are spending $500,000 to kill one enemy soldier in Vietnam, and only $50 a year to lift each American out of poverty." He suggested that some of the money being spent to put a man on the moon might be better spent "to put a man on his feet here in America."
"Our cities are going down the drain,: he said, and the threatened cuts in the antipoverty program "would be an open invitation to riots. Our winters of delay are the causes of the summers of riots.
Should Condemn Riots Causes
"Revolts grow out of revolting conditions. There are dark nights of social disruption, but it is the policy makers of white society who have created the darkness. Riots are immoral, but we also should condemn the causes of riots, and those causes were not manufactured by the Negro."
Dr. King noted that he disapproved of riots as a means of attaining social justice. "But," he said, disappointment breeds despair; despair leads to bitterness, and where there is bitterness an explosion will develop.
Pushing on Island of Poverty
"Negroes are perishing on an island of poverty in a vast ocean of economic prosperity. Conditions for the masses of Negroes are worsening instead of improving, and we are facing a major depression.
"Negro unemployment is about 16 per cent, which is more staggering that the total unemployment during the depression of the 1930s, and 50 per cent of our young Negro men are unemployed or are earning less than the poverty level.
"Tragically," Dr.
King said,
Says Schools Inadequate
"Many of the schools are so inadequate that the best that is in these young minds can never come out."
Dr. King questioned "whether our nation has the will to overcome poverty. With 42 million poverty stricken persons, the national administration seems more concerned with winning an unjust war in Vietnam than with winning the War on Poverty.
"Struggle More Difficult"
He said the civil rights struggle is more difficult than it was three years ago, "because we were trying to end legal segregation then, but now our struggle is for genuine equality. It did not cost one penny to integrate the lunch counters, but the tragic expressions of racism that we are fighting now will cost the nation millions of dollars."
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Dr. King rejected the notion the Negroes "should pull themselves up by their bootstraps," because the very persons who make that suggestion are often the ones who benefited most by free land grants and government subsidies. He noted that Negroes were given no grants of land or money when they were freed from slavery. No other ethnic group, he pointed out, ever served in slavery "on this nations soil."
Tracing the history of Negroes in America, Dr. King said, "We have made some significant strides but we still have a long way to go as we seek racial justice." He cited some Negro victories in Tuesday's elections and said, "We are moving toward the day when we will judge a man by his character and ability instead of by the color of his skin."
Turning to a discussion of the Vietnam war, Dr. King said the United States is "morally isolated" by its role in the war "and not a single major ally is aiding us there" He said the war is "bringing us closer to World War III. And a nuclear confrontation," and a majority of Americans oppose the war.
He added, however, that he did not feel that a "peace" candidate running in a third political party could be elected president next year. Dr. King said there were a number of "peace" candidates who could be nominated by one of the major parties, and such a candidate would be elected.
"We Shall Overcome"
The civil rights leader concluded that, "although there are difficult days ahead, I have faith in the future, and we shall overcome!"
His talk was interrupted several times by applause, and he received standing ovations when he arrived on stage and when he left.
He was escorted to an awaiting car by six Buffalo policemen-- three of them white and three Negro, including Asst. Det. Chief Floyd Edwards. Dr. King noted that his last police escort was last week when he was taken to an Alabama jail to serve a five-day sentence for his part in a civil rights march.
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