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Chrono & Cash is the newest game from Orangepixel, an arena-based game of thievery across time and space! The obvious comparison with the arena levels and pixel art would probably be Super Crate Box or the closely-inspired Muffin Knight, but the core of the game is very different. Players have to collect items strewn throughout the levels, avoiding the spawning enemies.
Each level repeats three times, with each variation spawning more enemies with trickier spawn patterns. Part of the challenge comes from the fact that the items are meant to be collected in order, with a 10x bonus for collecting the next highlighted item. A bonus is given at the end of a level for collecting all items in order. There's a natural order to collect the items in, which the game discards from the word go, deciding instead to make players criss-cross across the map.
Getting used to the mechanics of Chrono & Cash is the key to success. Learning how the physics work (the character doesn't get much hangtime) and figuring out the tricky enemy patterns is the biggest barrier to success. The jumping always feels low, and the enemy patterns in later levels are difficult to pick up on because they're more complex, and there's less time to pick up on them. Not being able to do anything about the enemies besides barely try to avoid them by jumping over them is frustrating; I do wonder if jumping on the enemies would improve the game. I want to be hesitant in suggesting things for developers to do, as one aspect can have unintended consequences.
Fans of gamer culture references will love the cameo appearances from other indie games in Chrono & Cash, including Commander Pixman from his eponymous game recently released on Android, and Burnie from Scorched Monster. Oh, and the game features iCade support, even on Android, thanks to it just being a Bluetooth keyboard. It gives the game a great arcade feel, to go along with its dificulty level that comes straight from the 1980's as well.
The tightness of the design of Chrono & Cash makes it one of Orangepixel's best games yet; while it still feels far from perfect, I would love to see future titles from the developer go in this direction of laser-focused arcade titles that expand on a simple gameplay mechanic.
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Pine is a terminal based email program. That means that you use it from inside a terminal window by typing:
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This program is especially good when you have low bandwidth access. Some CCRMA users prefer this program to any others. Conveniently, it uses the same IMAP folder as Webmail ('
Here's what it looks like:
It is a very simple program based on the 'pico' text editor. It does take some getting used to however. Its advantage is that it requires less internet bandwidth to work, so it's great for quick reads and access in remote locations. Lots of CCRMA folks love this program, so don't hesitate to ask around. There is no mouse interaction, but lots of arrow and single text key input for navigation and email functions.
With CCRMA Webmail you can access your email from a web browser by visiting:
Type you username and password in the login field and you are in. If it's your first time using the program, it will ask you to specify some settings then bring you to your Inbox. Webmail defaults to the '
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Planet CCRMA Email Clients: Evolution, Thunderbird, KMail
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Sildenafil to Treat HIV-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension
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|Evaluate pulmonary artery and systemic endothelial function in HIV infected volunteers with pulmonary hypertension in comparison to HIV infected volunteers without pulmonary hypertension.
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|Evaluate the safety and efficacy of sildenafil in the treatment of hemodynamic and functional abnormalities in volunteers with HIV associated pulmonary hypertension.
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|Sildenafil to Treat HIV-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension
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|Evaluation of Endothelial and Hemodynamic Function in HIV Associated Pulmonary Hypertension and a Phase I/II Safety and Efficacy Trial of Sildenafil in HIV Associated Pulmonary Hypertension
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This study will examine how blood pressure in the lungs is controlled in healthy people, people with HIV and people with HIV and pulmonary artery hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs, also called PAH). PAH sometimes develops in people with HIV, but it is not known why this occurs or how best to treat it.
Healthy volunteers and patients with HIV infection who are 18 years of age or older may be eligible for this study. All candidates are screened with a medical history, physical examination, electrocardiogram (EKG), chest x-ray, echocardiogram and blood tests. Participants undergo the following procedures:
All participants have a right heart catheterization and forearm blood flow study.
In addition, HIV-infected patients with PAH undergo the following tests to determine the cause of their PAH: CT scan of the lungs, pulmonary function tests, 6-minute walk test, quality-of-life assessment, assessment of difficulty in breathing, exercise testing while measuring oxygen breathed in and carbon dioxide breathed out, blood tests, monitoring of oxygen saturation during sleep for 1 night and ventilation/perfusion scan. For the ventilation/perfusion scan, the subject breathes in a small amount of radioactive aerosol while images are obtained of the radioactivity as it enters the lungs, and then pictures of the lungs are taken from multiple angles. Next, the patient receives an injection of tiny particles of albumin (a protein) containing a small amount of radioactivity and pictures of the lungs are taken that show the pattern of blood flow to the lungs.
Patients with HIV and PAH who may benefit from the investigational drug, sildenafil (commonly known as Viagra), may continue to participate in the next stage of the study. They receive the first dose of sildenafil after completing the forearm blood flow study. They continue the drug for 16 weeks, returning to the clinic 1 week after the first dose and then every other week to monitor the response to treatment and drug side effects. At the end of 16 weeks, patients return to the clinic for a repeat evaluation, including blood tests, 6-minute walk test, echocardiogram, right heart catheterization and forearm blood flow study.
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HIV infection has been associated with an increased prevalence of pulmonary hypertension. In addition, recent data suggests that a state of endothelial dysfunction develops in HIV disease secondary to anti-retroviral therapy and associated dyslipidemia or secondary to direct viral infection of the endothelium. This leads to premature atherosclerosis and possibly contributes to avascular necrosis of the hip. Similar effects on the pulmonary vasculature may be involved in the development of pulmonary vasculopathy.
In this study we plan to invasively characterize the status of pulmonary and systemic endothelial function and determine the mechanisms of pulmonary vascular endothelial dysfunction in HIV disease. To this end we will catheterize healthy volunteers and volunteers with HIV infection with and without pulmonary hypertension and directly measure acetylcholine-dependent blood flow in the pulmonary and brachial artery to assess pulmonary and systemic endothelium-dependent blood flow. Simultaneous measurement of exhaled NO and pulmonary capillary artery NO2 - will allow for complete characterization of the contribution of NO production to endothelium-dependent vasomotor control. We will also use recently developed MRI techniques to measure pulmonary artery blood flow during infusion of acetylcholine (ACH), sodium nitroprusside (SNP) and NG monomethyl-L-arginine (LNMMA) to establish responsiveness to an endothelium dependent vasodilator, endothelium-independent vasodilator and an NO inhibitor, respectively. Volunteers with pulmonary hypertension will have the option to undergo open label phase I/II treatment with sildenafil for 16 weeks and return for a repeat assessment of pulmonary hemodynamics as well as pulmonary and systemic endothelial function.
Endothelial cells will be isolated using novel flow-cytometry methodologies developed over the last two years at the NIH intramural division utilizing combinations of positive and negative selection based on specific surface markers for activated T cells and endothelial cells and markers of cell viability. Endothelial cells will subsequently be interrogated using amplified real time PCR methodologies and affymetrix based gene expression profiling developed in our laboratories. The levels of expression in endothelial cells of HIV virus, HHV8, eNOS, caveolin, HO-1, endothelin receptors A and B, and endothelin 1, in addition to other proteins regulating vascular homeostasis and cellular host defense (i.e. epidermal growth factor, transforming growth factor beta, platelet derived growth factor and interleukin-6), will be assessed.
These studies will provide insights into the mechanisms of pulmonary artery endothelial dysfunction and suggest rationally designed therapies targeting viral load, HHV8, and/or the NO/endothelin pathways. These studies have the promise of opening the door to the study of pulmonary artery endothelial dysfunction at the physiological, cellular and molecular level.
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A) Individuals with hemoglobinopathies
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
This topic was suggested by one of my readers and given that it's not only frequently a source of parental concern but can also cause major social issues, I thought it was well worth covering.
The Extremes
Like all aspie traits, the ones described here don't necessarily apply to everyone. People with aspergers are individuals too and there's no reason to expect that any generalisations hold true.
One thing that I've noticed with many aspies that I've come into contact with is that they tend to cling to the extremes of permissiveness more than their neurotypical counterparts.
For example; most NTs learn that nudity isn't socially acceptable from an early age and will generally avoid it. By their mid to late teens however, many NTs push at the boundaries of social acceptance without crossing them in any major way.
In this situation, there are two extremes and you often find aspies clustered at both. On the one hand, there are the shy, prudish aspies who consider it a big deal to unbutton the top button on their shirt, or to wear shorts. At the other end of the scale, there are aspies who think nothing of nudity and aren't concerned who sees them. Surprisingly, there are also a number of confusing individuals who constantly flip between the two extremes.
Causes of Concern
Both types of aspies create social issues with the "prudish" type often being subjected to bullying over their appearance. They also often have problems attending gym/P.E. classes. These aspies often face longer-term life and relationship issues because social rejection in the teenage years can often have lasting consequences. All too often, these people have major issues with dating and with meeting people. In this regard, some of worst problems stem from their conservative dress sense and the fact that they would never set foot in many of the places where social/dating activities are conducted (pubs, clubs, dances etc).
Unsuprisingly though, it's the more "relaxed" types of aspies who tend to get themselves into the worst trouble. There's no mistaking the problems that females who are just a little too forthcoming when talking about adult issues or who flirt inappropriately attract amongst the less controlled members of our society. Male issues tend to be more likely to involve the police, or violence.
Growing Up Permissive
Your aspie's tendencies will generally start to become obvious from an early age, typically around 5 or 6 years. My children for example are sent outside fully clothed to play but frequently when I look out of the window, I see the discarded piles of their clothes on the ground and find them happily jumping around stark-naked on the trampoline where all our neighbours can see them. No amount of correction seems to get the message through.
Even worse, they seem to have an unhealthy fascination with their organs and with "potty talk" when their peers have mostly outgrown this. The big problem with this delay is that it brings us uncomfortably close to puberty. When such frolicking and talk ceases to be innocent and becomes altogether more dangerous.
Like all children, aspies are curious about their bodies and those of others around them. It's fairly normal for children to show themselves to others ("You show me yours and I'll show you mine"). Unfortunately, this is where the sexual and social delays and fascination with the wrong subjects can cause big problems. It is not uncommon for an aspie child to remain focussed on the "show and tell" stage for much longer than their peers.
I remember this stage myself and I remember how my friends had outgrown such things and I eventually asked a child who was several years younger to show and tell with me. It was all innocent but you can imagine the social implications had that other child's parents caught me. I hadn't grown out of that stage by the time I stopped but I had started to fear the punishments that awaited me if I got caught. I'm not keen on negativity as a deterrent but in this case, it was pseudo-fear that did the trick. Certainly I'll be impressing on my children that such behaviour past a certain age will involve the police.
The other issue affecting teenagers with Aspergers is obsession. Aspies are well known for forming fixations on objects, concepts and even people. These obsessions need to be monitored carefully lest they get out of control.
Again, it's not at all uncommon for aspies to develop sex obsessions, even without a partner. Most of these obsessions are perfectly safe behind closed doors but if they are even discussed openly, there could be social problems. Aspies have a tendency to say just a bit too much.
I think that it's much more critical that the "birds and the bees" be discussed with aspies than with NTs as aspies have more naievity and greater scope for trouble. Of course, I'm still not sure what the right age for this discussion should be.
41 comments:
- Rachel said...
Great post, Gavin. I hadn't given the issue much thought, as it's been a blessedly long time since adolescence for me.
I've always been at the modest end of the spectrum. Partly, I hate the way close-fitting clothing feels. I just can't wear it. But mostly, I've always felt unsafe in clothing that is too tight or too revealing. I've never known what kind of signals I'd be putting out, and I've never known how to deal with the responses I might get. It's always felt too complicated and scary.
I've always been of the philosophy that people should like me for who I am, not for what I look like or how I'm dressed. As a woman and an Aspie, it's been very empowering to take that approach. My husband thinks I'm beautiful in a snow parka, and I like the way I look when I dress comfortably. That's all that's important to me.
- March 27, 2009 at 7:53 AM
I'd like to point out that many aspies are asexual, as in not interested in sex, really. Myself included. I never had any sexual feelings or desires (save for a few weeks after coming off birth control). I'm quite content to be on my own, and have no need for a sexual partner. I guess if obsession are one extreme, this is the other.
- March 27, 2009 at 7:53 PM
- Gavin Bollard said...
That's true, many Aspies are actually Asexual and I did cover this a while ago but left it out of this post only because when they're teenagers, aspies usually aren't thinking about sexual orientation. It's baser than that.
You're probably right though and I guess I should have raised it because it sits near the people who won't wear shorts but often results more from a lack of desire than deliberate repression.
- March 27, 2009 at 10:59 PM
- Khelben said...
"I'd like to point out that many aspies are asexual, as in not interested in sex"
According to Wikipedia, people who have been classified as asexual actually do have sex, some of them: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asexual
B.t.w. well written article Gavin! (If I saw some grammar errors I would point them out. :))
- March 28, 2009 at 6:56 PM
- Rachel said...
In my experience, modesty and asexuality do not sit near each other, and modesty isn't usually about repression. For me, it's always been about safety, privacy, and personal/cultural self-expression. I wear long skirts rather than shorts, but I've never leaned toward the asexual side of the spectrum. It's important not to make any assumptions based on how people choose to dress, especially women.
- March 30, 2009 at 8:08 AM
- Aspergic Medic said...
HI everyone. Happy world autism awareness day! Ive chosen today to start my new blog. Please have a look
- April 2, 2009 at 10:51 PM
- Amanda Cannon said...
I'm still looking into it and revising it. The theory is a lot more complicated than just that, and I need to learn a lot more about evolution, genetics, etc. (which won't be hard because I plan to major in biology). I'm looking into whether it was a gene that existed in prehistoric times or if it was a mutation, and if it was, what gene could have mutated and when. I'm also looking into the possibility of primates having autism, because I don't know if it's even possible or not, and if not, why not. I agree with this statement: "I believe that the reason that Aspergers has survived and flourished in recent years owes a lot more to the fact that our current (Western) environment has changed and now is more suitable for the mutation/adaptation than before." I'm trying to figure out how it all started and if the gene was present when humans were subjected to natural selection a lot more than we are, how the gene could have survived. Any help with this would be much appreciated.
- April 4, 2009 at 1:27 AM
- Gavin Bollard said...
Have a read of my "Deer Example" in Finding the Boundaries of Aspergers. It explains a bit about my feelings on the Evolutionary approach.
- April 4, 2009 at 1:31 AM
- Mara said...
Hello, everyone.
I'm an Aspie's mom, and I am trying to get as much information as I can. Last year, my (then) 13 year old son, who was living with his father, was taken to a psychiatric hospital because of his aggressive behavior. That is when he was diagnosed with Asperger's. That was also then that he started "acting out" sexually. Since then he has been released ans is living with me now. He accepts that he has a sexual compulsion which is very hard for him to control. It embarrasses him, and he feels guilty and hopeless.
Does anyone here know of any type of therapy that has been successful on similar cases? I would appreciate any suggestions.
- May 17, 2009 at 2:57 AM
- ethan davidson said...
It seems clear to me that some aspies will wear loose clothes because they fight tight clothes uncomfortable, and others will prefer to wear none at all for the same reason.
I've always been on the more "obsessive"side when it comes to sexuality, from an early age (9), I just wanted it.
But I also knew that "you can't always get what you want" no matter how much you want it. And so, I was able to keep coercive and highly agressive behaviore to the realm of fantasy. Thus, I was often viewed as shy, even uninterested, because I never knew just where the line was. Realy, men are put in a pretty difficult situation of being expected to know when to be assertive and when that behaviore will earn a restraining order. Its no wonder that so many of us ere on one side or the other, too agressive or too shy.
- October 24, 2009 at 3:22 PM
- JLG said...
i do go around in undies around the house alot. wondered why. and i had my first crush in year 3. never stopped. boys in primary, girls in secondary, men again in uni probably.
my sexual urge, thoughts, (frequent/doesn't quite stop and sometimes they merge into fantasies)
urmmm TMI.
i've pretty much always been interested in sex, but i cover it up with smancy language and sniggering just to appear 'normal'. only my best friends know that i'm not prudish or conservative.
still i wouldn't give up Asperger's though. makes life interesting if a little scary.
- November 1, 2009 at 5:40 PM
I'm an aspie and 19. Great article, btw!
I had my first crush at around 4, but the first major one occured when I was 7 or 8. Still, I was pretty asexual until about 15.
What advice do you have for someone who really wants a sex life, but doesnt know how to get one?
- February 20, 2010 at 6:40 AM
- Gavin Bollard said...
It's hard to provide advice for someone who simply wants sex for the sake of it.
If you were much older and "running out of time", I'd suggest that "there are probably services available for you" but at 19, you have plenty of time, so just take things slowly.
Just meet people and be friendly, nice etc. and see where it goes. There's not much else you need to do.
The most important things though are to;
1. Not seek sex itself, you'll end up disappointed. A "relationship" is much more satisfying.
2. Don't set your sights too high. Sure, you might want a supermodel but unless you're super-rich and a supermodel yourself, it's probably unattainable. Be satisfied with someone who is at your level.
3. Don't set too many criteria. Every time you add selection criteria to a partner (eg: Only Blonde girls accepted - or only aspie girls) you automatically exclude a whole lot of people. You might be excluding your "perfect partner" on a whim.
Good luck.
- February 20, 2010 at 9:42 AM
No I'm not just looking for sex for the sake of it. I do want an actual relationship. Sorry if my previous post came off as otherwise
- February 20, 2010 at 10:16 AM
- Gavin Bollard said...
That's ok, I was just trying to cover all bases because I'm often asked that question too.
- February 20, 2010 at 1:48 PM
Gavin and others, great article, great blogsite! Thank you.
I have a 13-yr-old aspie son who definitely has a sexual obsession w/a particular article of clothing. If it didn't harm anyone, I wouldn't worry about it but it belongs to his older sister and she was so freaked out, she moved out of the house. Any advice for how we can redirect him? We are in counseling.
- March 3, 2010 at 3:23 AM
i have aspergers my self, and feel free to talk to me about it. i see some moms and other people looking for people without aspergers for help for people with it. and frankly, not to be disrespecting, someone with out it would know nothing. gavin, this arctical is great. and if you dont have it you hit the nail on the head. exepet for one thing, there is a 3rd extream. i dont know what to call it but its more of a dominance trait. this is what i tend to have. i have an obsesion with being the best, and will kill myself to become it. this aplies to everything. sports, school, dances, ect. and to the evolution person. the gean was there in aciant times. it is the same gean that controls autistic traits. in fact its 100% the invinronment that determans it. in fact, alot of verry sucsessfull people had had the aspergers trait, good and bad. for example, good people, such as ben franklen(sex obsessed by the way) george washington, abraham lincon, and rosevelt. there has been bad people. example, hitler, stalin, mao, and napolian. so in an aciant sociaty, wouldent it be possible that the envoroment is so harsh that all people show the dominance quality of aspergers? and its only "flurishing" because the environment got easyer, so the traits less sucsessfull start to apear?
- March 3, 2010 at 7:30 AM
- Gavin Bollard said...
Unfortunately for his sister's sake, you'll have to get to the bottom of things. You need to find out for certain whether the fascination is ONLY with the article of clothing or it it's with his sister.
If it's simply with the article, you're best off arranging for it to be "lost". It's likely to be painful with possible tantrums and blame but it's necessary.
Once the item has been lost and complained about, you can set about finding a replacement - a similar article for your son. Since this time, it won't have come from anyone, it should be more "bearable".
Of course, if the obsession is with his sister, then this technique will fail and you'll need to seek medical assistance as such an obsession could become dangerous or damaging over time.
- March 3, 2010 at 7:43 AM
My 16 year old son is having difficulties understanding his thaughts and feelings. When he was around 9 I caught him "trying out" my underwear. I was naturally horrified at the time and told him so. However this did not stop him and now he has developed an obsession with swimwear. He wears the swimsuit discreatly under his normal clothes.
He has told me on a couple of occasions that he would rather be female. He is in no way feminine and I wonder if he is troubled by puberty and sexual urges.
He is often of very low mood and hates himself one day, the next day it's all forgotten about and he's talking about girls he likes.
Very confusing for him and me both as I don't know how to support him.
- May 19, 2010 at 12:10 AM
I have a 13 years old Step son, I am not full time with him and from 2 years ago I am seeing him every weekend. He loves me so much and he hugs me so hard and some times he is asking me if I can lay down with him and he really like me to caress him.it is important to mention he is not seeing his mom now for about 4 years.
As he is a teenager, I want to know it is possible he has sexual crush on me? If the answer is yes how should I deal with that?
- May 20, 2010 at 3:09 AM
- Gavin Bollard said...
It's entirely possible that your stepson has developed a crush on you.
There's really only one way to deal with such a crush. You need to think about what sorts of things a mother would and wouldn't do with her son.
It's probably ok if he has a crush on you provided that you don't cross the boundaries and keep the relationship paternal.
If your stepson says anything that is too far out of line and you feel you need to respond to it, make it clear that "I'm your mom" but try not to embarrass him or harm your relationship with him unless you're forced to.
- May 20, 2010 at 10:54 AM
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- November 11, 2010 at 2:09 AM
I am the mom of an aspie. My 16 year old son was just suspended from school for playing with himself in class. After talking with him, he tells me he has "urges" that he can't control and they outweigh consequences at imes. Is this a problem anyone else has faced???
- May 13, 2011 at 4:17 AM
- Dan said...
Dear Gavin
I have Asperges but only my parents know this and I choose to live a normal life. Everyone thinks I'm normal but a bit quirky but I know deep down my issues and have always worked around them.
I was in a healthy 3 year relationship when I stated emailling women. This did not satisy me greatly and I didn't like doing it but it went on and on. I met a woman, even though I didn't really want to becauser I love what was at home for me but I couldn't stop myself.
My partner found the messages, my relationship is over for good, I have people who want to kill me and I am on the brink of suicide.
Why did I do this? I love her and now I'll never see her again. She is 99% of me and my life is over. WHY?
- November 21, 2011 at 11:48 PM
- Gavin Bollard said...
There's not a lot you can do right now. If you can't patch the relationship up - and that really depends on what happened and how forgiving your partner is - then you'll need to move on.
The grass never is greener on the other side and there is always temptation.
You have to deny it. That's a matter of honor. The alternative isn't viable long-term.
Obviously you feel sad and suicidal now. That's a normal part of break up. You need to find someone close to talk to - ideally from the same gender so it doesn't become a "rebound". This will help you to get over your dark thoughts.
When you're ready, be strong, try again and stay committed.
- November 22, 2011 at 8:13 AM
My 12 year old daughter has mild Asperger's. She told me yesterday that she's bisexual. Is sexual orientation an issue in general for aspies? Is this possibly just a phase/obsession or more likely a long-term issue? She told a friend who was uncomfortable and told an adult who then told me. She has few friends and I'm afraid this revelation may have ruined this and associated friendships. Help!
- December 13, 2011 at 8:05 AM
- Gavin Bollard said...
12 is a bit young for a child to fully grasp the implications of such a statement.
Provided that she's not sexually active, it's probably a good thing to just "accept and move on".
It will probably change later on in life. If you argue against it, she'll be less likely to tell you this sort of thing in future.
It's probably more likely that she's simply describing how she relates to people or who she finds attractive.
I guess it's probably more likely to be a phase but there are quite a few bisexual aspies around. It's just to early to be concerned yet.
- December 13, 2011 at 8:51 AM
My 15 yo son is aspie and seems to have an obsession with grabbing at girls breasts. we'veg talked with him about how this is gong to get him into serious trouble, taught him about appropriate and inappropriate touch, given consquences (such as no computer)as a result of his touching and we're running out of ideas! Has anyone else faced this and got any good ideas?
- September 2, 2012 at 9:21 PM
I´m 17, FTM transgender, gay, and with Asperger´s.
I think this article was accurate in many ways, especially with the discussion of teenage sexuality.
I´m on the high end of the libido spectrum, I think, because I´m a porn-watcher and I masturbate frequently and I have highly violent sexual fantasies. I like sleeping naked and walk around naked in the house when I can, but my parents freak out so I don't walk around like that anymore. One could also say that I have a slight obsession with my friend. I talk about my sexual fantasies with her, which I suppose falls into the "say[ing] just a bit too much" category. I sometimes like touching her, nonsexually, but don't touch anyone else and don't like being touched (except in a few occasions when I have asked to be touched in a specific way).
- December 20, 2012 at 5:47 AM
I have mild asperges. Sexually I have asexual traits although my orientation is bisexual. Most people who are supposed to be "hot" of either sex do not turn me on. Body parts alone do not turn me on.. when i find a person attractive then I love physical contact but only with a few people. An attractive person will often become my special intetest but it is the whole of them not just their body.
- June 20, 2014 at 11:47 PM
- Erika Katsumoto said...
I am an aspie, and at one point, my obsession was sex. Not any desire to have it, but the workings if the human body in anything to do with reproduction. I read an old "human sexuality" textbook cover to cover
- July 27, 2014 at 10:51 PM
- shiku said...
Am a 27 year old Aspie..for the past 4 years i have identified as gay and only dated women..but since the beginning i just felt all confused about it..i dont know what i think of the opposite sex..sometimes i get scared of liking the opposite sex coz i dont know what i would do..I never dated much when i was in my teen years and early twenties..but when i discovered i might be gay i was able to commit and have a normal relationship..my problem is that even when am emotionally connected romantically sexually i dont want to touch girls..or i want but dont know how..then i begin to doubt my sexuality and this gives me depression coz i cant seem to be able to con
nect romantically with the opposite sex..this caused the end of my 21/2 year relationship which i didn want to end..i keep thinking maybe its coz i didnt go through the whole straight stage getting curious about boys..any thoughs/advise on this??
- December 2, 2014 at 1:28 AM
I am female Aspie. Altho had masturbated compulsively around age 5-6 did not know sexual info until feelings resurfaced around age 15 & I began compulsively reading romance novels.
During the night, ALL night, I would FANTASIZE, or IMAGINE ONLY in my BRAIN -- (without any touching of my body such as masturbation, etc.) And was able to achieve quite easily complete orgasms (more than one...) At this point, I should probably point out that I would try desperately to stop the whole process because I was raised very strict Catholic
My process of "getting off" was MAGICAL to me because it included much romantic imagery, music... But at the same time it seemed "weird" or "sick" for the following reasons:
the orgasms I reached were achieved only when I imagined what the MAN in the fantasy was experiencing, NOT what I as the WOMAN would be feeling. ALSO -- the orgasms I reached were what I imagined my dad was feeling watching the romantic and sexual activity -- and a male cousin(!) not ME as the FEMALE involved in the scenario/story.
I'm writing on your blog Gavin, because I feel such emptiness now. When I reached the age of about 19, all the intense sexual feelings stopped. I don't know if the novelty of fresh youth hormones everything new first learning about life at the tender age of 15 has worn off forever. Or the harm done when I made myself stop when I was a little girl of age 5 (I did not know what was happening, but I "knew" it was something wrong because I felt so animal-like when doing it) Esp when my mom snuck up on me & smacked me!
While I have been in a healthy loving relationship with a man for many years (I am age 52) -- we cannot share any real physical intimacy. He doesn't pressure me. But I miss the MAGIC of it all. I also need to point out that I was diagnosed 28 years ago with schizoaffective disorder, and OCD. Just wanted to share & see if there are any helpful comments out there. Thank you for your wonderful blog -- the first I've found EVER on this type subject.
I just don't understand what happened??? How can a person have such intense romantic/sexual feelings and then POOF! completely gone forever. I have tried all kinds of methods to get the feelings back like different reading, visual, even porn in desperation. Maybe I am now "asexual"? I have been hospitalized nearly 300 times for my psychiatric problems and also had at least 50- ECT ("electro-shock" treatments) after college. I am currently unable to work or drive. But I am doing extremely well in all other areas now with therapy and medication. I wonder if there is hope. Or maybe I can just be happy with an asexual but loving lifestyle.
- July 6, 2015 at 3:34 PM
I am a step mom to a 16 yr old in which his father and I share his 15 yr old sister...He has been caught pulling her top down while she was sleeping and peeking through cracks in doors and recently has been caught trying to take pictures of her under the bathroom door while she got dressed after showering...I have also found very inappropriate messages and videos he is sending to random people on social media...Our daughter is terrified and we have since been out of the house, leaving his father to care for him. I have tried to have conversations with him in regards to this and previous incidents, he doesn't want to talk with me. He has sent videos to young girls, older women and even a guy...his father believes that he's seeking any kind of attention...I believe he's becoming obsessed with his sister...we have not always lived in the home. We have lived with them for 4 years...my question, is it possible that he doesn't understand that they are brother and sister???
- July 13, 2015 at 9:23 AM
- Gavin Bollard said...
Anonymous, it's certainly possible that your stepson doesn't see his sister as "technically" a sister and this needs to be worked on. Additionally, there's a bigger problem that his sexually aggressive behaviour is not acceptable to anyone in society.
He needs to understand that there are consequences to his actions and that those consequences could be life-changing. If he does these things to someone else, there's a pretty good chance that he could be jailed, fined or at the very least be given a criminal record which would affect his chances of employment.
It's really a "dad's place" to have that kind of talk and it's best done in a non-threatening environment without everyone else listening in. Perhaps he could go somewhere with his dad for a boys day out which includes some frank talk.
- July 13, 2015 at 2:49 PM
I'm a divorced mother of a 15 yr old aspie boy. Lately he has really noticed that he is not quite like the other kids. He wants so badly to fit in, and often tries to copy or mimic others behaviors in order to look like everyone else. The problem is that it is generally the wrong time, wrong place, or wrong person that is is with. He is also becoming increasingly obsessed with girls, sex, having a girlfriend, etc. Just looking for some advice on how to help him in this time. He currently sees a therapist, but she seems to want to focus on his defiant behavior. He plays sports and I have generally always tried to put him with his non-identified peers in hopes that he can start to notice their behavior and adapt. We talk constantly about what he sees, hear, feels in an effort to help him process. But lately, with the girls and sex issues, he is not wanting to confide in me until he is caught doing something he shouldn't.
- September 21, 2015 at 7:43 AM
- Unknown said...
Thanks for the article I've been diagnosed with aspergers for 3 years and also my name is Gavin
- January 9, 2016 at 1:24 PM
- sheri said...
My daughter is having obsessive thoughts about sexual desires. Not sex, she things making out is sex. But every night she is worried she will have thoughts about naughty things. I tell her its perfectly normal but she is still obsessing. Any help would be appreciated. She is 13 with aspbergers.
- January 20, 2016 at 4:56 PM
- Unknown said...
My son is 16, he will be 17 in January. He has never cared for sex or talking about it made him sick to his stomach. He won't wear shorts or go swimming. He wears 3 shirts, regardless of how hot it is. Tonight he had a bad headache and asked me out of the blue if there is teachers who would show or teach kids like him about sex. My jaw dropped, I was caught so off guard. I work in law enforcement and I am trying so hard not to tell him he is freaking crazy for asking me that...I calmly said not that I am aware of but if he wanted me to ask his physiologist if he knew. He snapped for me not to tell anyone. I am worried I want to approach it correctly and not have him be upset but to be aware. Help!!!!
- July 1, 2016 at 2:27 PM
I have an aspie 16 year old who has always been very modest about himself. He always wears jeans and has 3 shirts on, no matter how hot it is. He asked me tonight if there was such a thing as a teacher who could show him or teach him how to have sex. I work in law enforcement and it took everything in me to come up with a sensible reply. I told him not that I know of and we could ask his physiologist if he knew. He shut that down immediately but asked if I could him how I breastfeed him when he was little. He hasn't been breastfeed since he was 1. I don't know what to say to that!
- July 1, 2016 at 3:31 PM
- Gavin Bollard said...
Hi Anonymous,
You have a 16 year old boy. Talking about sex is going to happen. If he has a dad that he can talk to, then that's probably the easiest route. If not, then you need to be open with him.
Most kids learn all about sex from school. Schools often have sex education classes, which don't go into detail, and of course kids talk about sex in the playground.
Kids with Asperger's syndrome however usually find friendships and social disucssions difficult. As a result, they are often excluded from normal playground conversations.
Most kids with Asperger's would deal with this "gap" by looking at pornography but if you work in law enforcement, the chances are that your restrictions on such material have been more successful than most parents.
The breast feeding question is actually quite a good one - the answer to this is usually, from reading books while you're pregnant, plus a little instruction at the hospital .. and if you're lucky, from pre-natal classes.
It's not something that comes entirely naturally and you have to practice and make a lot of mistakes before you get it right. For your son to choose that as a comparative question is quite clever.
If your son is a reader, you probably should get him a good book or two on sex. It's probably not a bad idea to also get him books on driving and other "adult life-skills" at the same time so the conversation becomes about "growing up" and being an adult, rather than about sex.
You do need to talk to him about sex and in particular about protection as I've noticed that kids today don't have the "aids-fear" that my generation had. Kids today seem to think that protection is only to prevent pregnancy.
If your son is not a reader, and he's reached the right age in your country (usually 16 or 18), you could allow him to watch some pornography. If you have great internet blocking at home, it might be better to get a DVD rather than dismantling the blocking. This has the added advantage of allowing you to watch it first and know exactly what he is seeing.
That way, you can allow him to watch it on his own.
If you do allow pornography, be sure to explain that it's not "real". That people generally won't allow the things that are shown to happen - particularly when they are degrading. Remind him that these are models and actors. They're getting paid and they're using special effects, multiple takes and people with generally better bodies than the general public.
If nothing else, you should at least be reassured that the sex-crime rates in countries with relaxed pornography laws have not increased as rapidly as those in countries with greater restrictions.
It's not the ideal solution but it might be the safest for him.
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Nootropics depot (haven't used but seems ok)
Should just spring for pre-mixed first time. Can be a pain to make the spray.(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3698753&forum_id=2#34264865)
i tried some in college that was actually brought from russia and it was sorta meh - had an effect so mild i couldnt tell whether it was placebo or not
but perhaps that wasnt a strong enough doze(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3698753&forum_id=2#34264998)
can you expound on hows this one is different from regular semax? they dont seem to have any information on it
Works longer, smoother.(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3698753&forum_id=2#34266665)


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I always liked the Canadian national anthem. Think it has a nice melody. I heard a real Canadian sing it in beautiful Banff at their national PHE (Physical and Health Education) conference this month, and she really belted it out with pride.
The conference was terrific. It was attended by 1,000 dedicated professionals, a nice mix of university pedagogy people, elementary and middle school practitioners, and a smattering of high school folks. All of them appeared to love their jobs, and yet, they experience some of the same challenges we do in the states (e.g., lack of administrative priority for PE, not enough elementary specialists, classroom teachers responsible to instruct PE but lacking some of the resources to actually do it, secondary people who place coaching first instead of teaching, just to name a few).
So while there were many similarities, there were some differences. What we refer to as Standards, they call Outcomes. Their provinces seem to have more autonomy when it comes to receiving funding then our states do, the weather is (generally speaking), colder more often, so outside activities are less frequent. And, I couldn't help but notice that the % of overweight teachers appeared to be far lower than ours. I give them credit for walking the talk.
I presented a session called, "SPARK's Greatest Hits," but the surprise was that our greatest hits consisted of our unique teaching strategies rather than the terrific activities we're known for. I incorporated a variety of content and instruction examples into 3 main themes:
1. Talk Less
2. Disguise and Differentiate
3. Modify Traditional Sports
One of our SPARK trainers there, Dan Cooney, led a session called, "Disguising Fitness." It was a dynamic sampling of activities from elementary through middle school and the attendees had a great time "playing up a sweat."
The handouts are posted on this website https://sparkpe.org/MovingMountains.pdf
If you are one of the very nice people I met at the conference, or at Mt. Royal College in Calgary, where I presented on several topics the day prior to leaving for Banff, I hope you'll stay in touch with us at SPARK and take advantage of all the resources we have to offer.
If you're one of the unfortunate few that hasn't visited Canada for vacation or for professional growth, I strongly recommend planning a trip one day. I think you'll find the people are more than accommodating, the physical educators are top notch and happy to share ideas, and the scenery (especially in Banff) is something very special.
Thanks to my new Canadian friends for a great trip, and special kudos to my fantastic hosts, Bill McGregor and Harry Deboer of School Specialty Canada, who made it all happen.
"Oh Canada, We Stand on Guard for Thee!"
-Paul Rosengard


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You take a book for your very own personal collection. In return, you give (or swap/trade) the librarian a book review of that book within a month.
Have questions? Talk to librarian Greg. Find him at the branch, call the library at 415.355.5660, or email email@example.com


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Republican representative sorry for 'disrespectful' emailUnion Leader State House Bureau
April 17. 2013 9:52PM
CONCORD - A second-term state representative has apologized for referring to women as "vaginas" earlier this month in an email to fellow House members.
Rep. Peter Hansen, an Amherst Republican, used the term in an April 1 email discussion with other House members about the so-called "stand-your-ground" law, which would be repealed under a bill passed by the House and now before the state Senate.
Hansen's comment, which has been widely reported nationally, was made in reference to a speech given on the bill on the House floor last month by another lawmaker.
The bill now under consideration by the Senate would repeal the current state law that allows the use of deadly force by someone who "reasonably believes" deadly force is about to be used against him.
Hansen's email focused on his belief that women and children are less able to retreat from threatening situations than himself, which, he argued, is a reason to retain the stand-your-ground law. But the lawmaker used the term "vaginas" referring to women, instead of using the word "women."
Hansen emailed the media on Wednesday saying, "I deeply regret the comment included as part of a recent email. It was inappropriate, disrespectful, even hurtful. I offer my sincerest apologies to everyone offended by the inappropriate comments and content of that correspondence."
Gov. Maggie Hassan said at a press availability Wednesday, "First and foremost, especially in a democracy with a citizen Legislature that is as strong and vibrant as ours is, it's really important for people to treat each other with respect and as equals.
"I'm disappointed in the language that Rep. Hansen used, I think it offends and takes us away from the important task of making sure that we debate with civility," Hassan said.
New Hampshire's political leadership has not only a woman as governor, but women also serve in both U.S. Senate seats and both U.S. House seats. The Speaker of the House is also a woman, as is the chair of the state Republican Party.
Tuesday night, House Republican Leader Gene Chandler called Hansen's comments "repugnant and unbecoming of an elected official. They have no place in public discourse.
"Rep. Hansen's comments in no way reflect the opinions of House Republicans or the Republican Party," Chandler wrote in a statement.
He called on Hansen to apologize and said, "We need to focus on finding real solutions to solve New Hampshire's problems rather than engaging in unproductive and unprofessional discussions via email."
After Hansen apologized, Chandler wrote: "I commend Rep. Hansen for doing the right thing and issuing a heartfelt apology for the comments contained in his email. House members are often very passionate about the issues we deal with, and in the heat of the moment, may misspeak or say things they later regret. House members need to hold themselves to a higher standard and refrain from engaging in this type of discourse via email or otherwise. Rep. Hansen has indicated he is sorry and meant no malice towards anyone or group, and I take him at his word. I look forward to getting back to the business of the people of our state without these types of distractions."
State Democratic Party spokesman Harrell Kirstein said, "How long will it take before Kelly Ayotte, Jeb Bradley and other Republican leaders finally denounce these shockingly inappropriate comments? Their silence is deafening as New Hampshire Republicans continue to be a shameful national embarrassment."
Hansen is married and has two children, according to his brief biography on the nonpartisan "Live Free or "Die Alliance" web site. He writes that he has a bachelor's and master's degree from Rivier College.
Hansen made headlines in January 2011 when he held an intruder at gunpoint in his home. The intruder, Eldon Spikes, had testifed in 2010 that he had been with the perpetrators of the 2009 murder of Kimberly Cates in Mont Vernon when they bragged about the killing.


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2012 Solution Provider 500
Solution Provider 500: Evolve, Adapt, Thrive
As the business of being a solution provider evolves, channel partners continue to put the customer first, as they reach for new technological heights. This year, the integrators with the highest revenue in North America are part of CRN's Solution Provider 500 list.
SP 500 Award Winners
Profiles of the companies that earned special distinction at our Solution Provider 500 Awards.
The 2012 Top 50
Formerly the VAR 500, the Solution Provider 500 is our annual ranking of the top solution provider organizations in North America, ranked by revenue.
The 2012 Solution Provider 500 database can be purchased by contacting Laurie Condon (East Coast), or Nora Uriarte (West Coast), or by purchasing the CRN Tech News App for iPad in the App Store.
Solution Provider 500 Awards: Honoring The Best
This year's awards are presented at the SP500 conference in Charlotte, N.C., honoring companies in six technology practices. Awards also are given out for business transformation, executive of the year and company of the year.
How To Build A High-Performance Culture
From CRN's Solution Provider 500 conference, here are a few tips on how to develop the traits of a high-performance culture within your own solution provider organization.
SP500: Transformation Is Key To Business Survival
Transformation needs to be a core competency of solution providers today.
VAR CEOs See More M&A Madness Ahead
At CRN's SP500 conference, solution provider CEOs say market pressures from the cloud computing services revolution is causing record merger and acquisition activity.
SP500: Five Tips To Act Like A High-Priced Consultant
Solution providers should charge based on value, not volume, to protect their margins, said consultant David Stelzl at the Solution Provider 500 conference.
CIOs To VARs: We Don't Have Time To Be Cloud Experts
A panel of CIOs at CRN's SP500 conference says educating and informing them about the latest cloud technology is the key to winning them over.
SP500: Social Media Changing The Way IT Is Consumed, Says IBM
IBM recently completed its bi-annual CEO study of more than 1,700 global CEOs from 18 industries. For the first time in the study's history, since 2004, "technology factors" was chosen as the leading external force that impacts the organization.
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Yesterday, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Kia revelead a fully customized Kia Sorento SX at the 2012 Vancouver International Auto Show at BC place.
On hand were Whitecaps FC president Bobby Lenarduzzi, chief operating officer Rachel Lewis and a number of Whitecaps staff to see this stylish vehicle for the first time. Also on hand were 'Caps players Etienne Barbara and Alain Rochat. Everyone was delighted with the intricate details and features of the new special edition vehicle, which recognizes the distinct details of the 'Caps brand.
The special edition 'Caps Sorento vehicle will be present at select 2012 Vancouver Whitecaps FC matches and at a variety of promotional events and venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
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CITYFLO 550 - San Francisco, USA
Entering revenue service in June 2003, the BART extension project utilised CITYFLO 550 to provide connections between the existing BART system and San Francisco Airport.
BART represents a milestone in interoperability with CITYFLO 550 and the existing BART train control system. This extension project consists of an additional 4 stations and the installation of 6 CITYFLO 550 wayside control regions.
In total the BART extension project covers 10 km of track, with 38 vehicles passing through 9 stations.


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As Libya on Saturday marks one year since the capture and death of longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi, a battle is brewing in and near the city of Bani Walid, where the Libyan army and militia from the city of Misrata are preparing to attack one of the last strongholds of Gadhafi supporters.
A 48-hour cease-fire went to effect Friday to allow civilians to leave the city, which lies about 100 miles southeast of Tripoli, the capital, after an assault on Thursday by the government and the militia forced hundreds to flee, left at least 20 people dead and dozens more wounded.
Thursday's assault came after Bani Walid leaders failed to hand over men wanted by the Libyan government for the abduction, torture and death of Omran Shabaan, a militia member from Misrata who helped to capture a wounded Gadhafi from a drainpipe. Shabaan died in a Paris hospital last month shortly after his release from several months in captivity.
The exact number of fatalities and injuries in fighting before the cease-fire went to effect was hard to determine, with both sides giving disputed figures and facts. The cease-fire itself follows divisions in the government over what action will be taken – a sign of the continuing chaos that has ruled in Libya since Gadhafi's government was toppled.
"There has been no news on how many people were killed today, but the humanitarian situation in the city remains problematic," Nasser Al Hawary from the Libyan Observatory for Human Rights, told McClatchy.
Pro-Gadhafi partisans in the Tripoli neighborhood of Abu Salim say they are trying to track events in Bani Walid by telephone.
"Two of my friends were killed on Thursday," an Abu Salim resident, who asked that he be identified only as Mohammed because of security concerns, told McClatchy by phone. "The situation in the city is very bad. People are short of medicine, food and water. We spoke to members of our family there yesterday, but we have been unable to contact them today."
Bani Walid was a center of pro-Gadhafi sentiment during last year's rebellion and was the last major city to hold out after other Gadhafi enclaves had fallen, including Sirte, Gadhafi's hometown, where he died on Oct. 20, 2011.
The city was encircled several weeks ago and its leaders given a deadline of Oct. 5 by Libyan authorities to hand over the wanted men or face the use of force. This deadline was extended to Oct. 10 as tribal elders tried to resolve the matter peacefully.
But the enmity between Bani Walid and Misrata goes back decades, predating the anti-Gadhafi revolt, in which the two cities took opposing sides.
Those hard feelings have been on display throughout the standoff. Bani Walid officials at one point agreed to hand over the men on Tripoli's wanted list but in return demanded that hundreds of people from Bani Walid held illegally in Misrata detention camps be released.
The Bani Walid officials also demanded that Misrata militiamen not be allowed to enter the city, a condition the Misrata militiamen found unacceptable. The Misratans then began firing Grad rockets into Bani Walid on Tuesday despite government orders to wait.
"The situation in Bani Walid could be resolved peacefully, but the Misrata militias don't want to resolve this through negotiations. They prefer to fight," Hawary told McClatchy.
There are fears that the fighting could spill over to other parts of Libya. Bani Walid is home to the Warfalli tribe, which is the largest tribe in Libya, numbering more than a million people scattered throughout the country.
It is too simplistic, however, to call all Warfallis pro-Gadhafi. Some Warfallis fought against Gadhafi forces, with the largest militia in Bani Walid named for an attempted coup against Gadhafi in 1993.


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Americans think destination weddings are less stressful to plan and more fun than traditional ceremonies and that beaches are the ideal spots for boosting the romance factor.
Those are the findings of a survey released this week along with the announcement of a new Expedia online wedding-planning service featuring Hawaii, Mexico (Cancun, Riviera Maya and Los Cabos), Jamaica or the Dominican Republic.
Expedia and marketing firm Northstar surveyed 1,000 single or engaged people in what they're calling the American Altar Report. It found most would consider a destination wedding and that the stress level for wedding planning ranks up there with working on taxes or going on a job interview.
The most popular location for an away ceremony: beaches, specifically Hawaii and the Caribbean. Mountain lodges and vineyards or country settings follow.
Most in the survey said guests shouldn't be expected to fly for more than six hours and they should be given at least seven months' notice to attend a ceremony.
Just to kick the tires, I checked out the Expedia weddings page and found places on Maui such as the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and the Ritz-Carlton in Kapalua. Each entry lists number of guests that could be accommodated, whether the resort has indoor and outdoor facilities, when it's high season and other helpful details.
Users can register to receive more customized information too.
Although most survey respondents said they would prefer a destination wedding, 68% thought it would be pricier than a traditional one and 42% were afraid guests wouldn't come.
What didn't folks like about traditional weddings? Long church ceremonies (32%), "experiencing same rituals over and over" (25%) and lack of anything special or memorable (25%) were some of the complaints.
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CTA ridership was down 3.1 percent in February compared to February 2012, marking the third straight month of declining CTA ridership.
Bus ridership dropped 4.9 percent in February while rail ridership saw a 0.6 percent dip, according to a ridership report posted this week to transitchicago.com.
The CTA said the weather was worse in February than in February 2012, which saw "exceptional, above average growth" in part because of unseasonably warm weather.
The agency said riders tend to use the system more in better weather. CTA spokeswoman Tammy Chase said the CTA saw "incredible growth years" in 2012 and 2011 and predicted a slowdown in 2013.
CTA ridership was up 2.4 percent in 2012 compared to 2011.
"Ridership is not just going to keep going up every month," Chase said. "On top of that, January and February are being compared against the same months the prior year, which had huge growth -- that set the bar pretty high -- due to unseasonably warm weather that year."
System ridership was down 1.9 percent in January compared to January 2012 and down 1.8 percent in December compared to December 2011.
In January, the agency raised the price of unlimited passes including the 30-day pass, which increased from $86 to $100.
In December, the CTA implemented its crowding reduction plan, which included cutting more than a dozen full or partial bus routes and adding service to 48 bus routes and all but two rail lines.
The CTA has said that these changes are not related to ridership declines.
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Regular readers will know I have a thing for American, brands like Rugby Ralph Lauren and BBlessing as well as Stateside blogs such as Mister Mort and Secret Forts. So it's with great pleasure that I (hopefully) introduce to you Burkman Brothers. Stumbling across them on the blogosphere it seems that New York has been alight with talk of them this year. Super-handsome, real life brothers, Doug and Ben create American clothing with genuine love of detail and finish – their madras fabrics for example are all woven in South India. With a history that includes designing for Gap this isn't edgy stuff but the attention to detail and consistent aesthetic are really refreshing. Check out the gorgeous current Spring/Summer collection lookbook here – great use of colour and the Indian setting is a perfect foil.
The label is apparently available from Liberty in the UK but at the time of writing there is no sign. Let's be hopeful that a mass of BB stock is on its way for AW09.


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Bring the milk to a boil (this is to kill any other bacteria that has grown in the milk so only the good culture that you add will grow) in a stainless steel saucepan, stirring all the while so it does not scorch. Have a sinkful of ice water ready. As soon as the milk comes to a boil remove it from the heat and place the pan in the ice water (let some of the water out of the sink if the pan is tipping). Stir occasionally until it cools to about 120 degrees (I never use a thermometer. Put a clean finger in the milk. You should be able to hold it in there for 30 seconds without it feeling "hot"). Now stir in your yogurt starter, using a clean spoon or wire whisk. This should bring the temperature down a few degrees, too.
You can keep the milk in the saucepan or transfer to a clean/sterile glass jar. Put on the lid and set in a warm place (about 115 degrees) to incubate. Good places are: gas oven with pilot light, electric dehydrator, on a heating pad (set to low with a towel on top of the pad), or use a commercial yogurt maker. If you are in Arizona, just put it outside! To contain the heat, it is helpful to wrap the jar in a few layers of blanket or towels. Let it sit undisturbed for 7-8 hours. The longer it sits, the more sour it will become (and the more acidophilus there will be!).
There is nothing in the world like eating a bowlful of freshly made, still-warm yogurt.
Here are a few ways you can enjoy yogurt:
SWEET LASSI (pronounced "Luh'see")
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp. lemon juice
4 ice cubes
few drops stevia
Place in blender jar and blend until smooth. For variation, add a handful of berries or half banana.
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 tsp. black salt (more or less to taste)
4 ice cubes
Place in blender jar and blend until smooth. This is a very refreshing drink for a hot day. Also, instead of ice cubes you can just add cold pure water.
CUCUMBER-TOMATO RAITA ("rye-tah")
2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled
2 medium tomatoes, ripe and firm
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley or cilantro
2 tsp. minced fresh mint leaves
2-3 Tbsp. milk or water
1/4 tsp. sea salt
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 tsp. pepper
dash cayenne
Peel cucumber, scoop out and discard seeds. Chop cucumber into 1/4" dice or shred, using coarsest blade on your shredder.
Blanch tomatoes in boiling water just for a minute. Remove skin. Cut in half, scoop out seeds and discard. Chop into fine dice.
Combine all ingredients and let sit for one hour before serving. Adjust to taste with salt and pepper. Add more milk if you desire thinner consistency.
Serve with any Indian meal (very cooling with spicy food!).
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