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- Emma Stone: But people do always ask that. They ask who is my style icon, what's the one thing that I can't leave my house without. I'm always like, "My clothes!" I can pretty much leave without anything. It's fine as long as I'm not naked.
- Andrew Garfield: I don't get asked that—
- Emma Stone: You get asked interesting, poignant questions because you are a boy.
- Teen Vogue: It's sexism.
- Emma Stone: It is sexism.
I know I'm not the only woman who has experienced the "Smile!" phenomenon. Mention such an incident to any woman on the planet and prepare for a stream of obscenity-laden anecdotes and suggestive hand gestures.
In the top ten of female peeves it's right at the top. I'd rather hear a frat boy scream, "show me your t-ts" than have one more middle-aged nincompoop command I say cheese in precisely the same spirit of "fun" that a movie cowboy pulls out a gun and tells the town drunk to dance.
Is this the most annoying thing a man can do to a woman? - Lifestyle - MSN CA (via greaterthanlapsed)
Agree. I hate when men tell me to smile as if I need to put on a mask for them so that they feel better about themselves. If women look happy then apparently they are happy, everyone gets along, and the world is clearly 'right' again. F—that. I smile plenty but certainly not to make others feel more comfortable. That's not my job. That's not any woman's.
(via agradschoolbreakup)
THIS. Ordering me to smile does not make me want to smile. What it does is make me want to punch you in the nuts. Repeatedly.
(via lostinhistory)
Telling me to smile makes me want to tell the dude to fuck off and let out my inner bitch.
(via boehnertroll)
When you have Resting Bitchface, you hear "smile" quite often. I've taken to smiling maniacally like the Joker and crossing my eyes, which usually makes these assholes scurry off in fear.
(via squeetothegee)
I, too, suffer from Resting Bitchface, with periodic bouts of Apparently Intensely Sad. I am so damned sick of people asking what's wrong—I like your tactic. Will have to try it.(via politeyeti)
the myth of the perfect 1950's woman
While in the middle of an anti-sexism reflective essay, I can't help but sound sexist.
I am a feminist also, so hear me out.
Women in the 50's CARED about how they looked, they were well presented, classy and had pride in themselves. They put a face of make up on (which I am not saying is essential) and they cared about their figure. Sure they had more time than most women do in this day and age. What I am saying is that majority of women I see (take note I live in logan) don't have any pride or care in themselves anymore. I applaud feminist movements and all that but why must we be rough about it? You can follow any trend you want, but do it properly? Oh man. I have dug myself a hole.
**edit: women were actually taught how to take care of everything.
Hopefully you don't take this the wrong way. I just think "what is the point of living if you can't even take care of your insides and outsides??"
I get what you're saying but as a feminist I think you can begin a further critique of these subjects, assuming you actually want to push further in your examination of sexism etc. As another blogger pointed out, think about what you're really picturing in your head. I'm guessing you weren't alive in the 1950's- neither was I. So what is your "ideal world" based off of? Tv shows and movies from that time period, or shows and movies now made to replicate that time period?
Our american collective memory has only remembered in all these things, the story of the middle-class, white american family. Not all women and men lived like this. Those tv shows and well known photos aren't an accurate reflection of the average American life. Most women didn't wear immaculate makeup everyday. Sure, they might have been more dressy, but my own mother still remembers when they (the girls) were first allowed to wear pants to school. Not even jeans: just pants. We tend to associate skirts and dresses with being "more classy/dressy" because they are more traditionally feminine, it may seem like these women were perhaps "more classy," but really their choices were just more constricted.
And to say, as people often lament, that women suddenly started going to work just this century is one of the biggest myths we have fallen into believing. Only in the middle and upper class was this true- women in the lower class/near or at poverty were already working from the time they were teenagers. But their stories are forgotten because they are either not white, or weren't upper or middle class.
"Women in the 50's CARED about how they looked" Women today still care, they just are more likely to care in the sense that they dress more to please themselves rather than just look pleasing to other people. Why is your mind telling you that women don't care enough about how they look now/should spend a lot more time caring about how they look to other people?
"And they cared about their figure." This feels like body policing. Turn on the tv- switch to any channel whose demographic is adult (like, not Disney etc). Count how many diet commercials you will observe within a single half hour, and then try to tell me that women today don't care/aren't worried about their figure. And don't forget, as a feminist, to examine intersecting privileges here; there is often a direct correlation between poverty and the ability to maintain a healthy diet.
One Thursday last month, during the lunch hour at H.D. Woodson Senior High School, half a dozen teenage boys have gathered to eat pizza and talk about hollering at women. "From where I come from, you holler at a girl," one student tells the group. "A girl can't be too upset when a guy is paying attention to her." "It depends on the type of girl and whether she has respect for herself," another says. "Some girls will say, stop. But they like it, for real." "If she's wearing short shorts, booty shorts, short skirt, with the thong showing, she wants it," another guy says. "Can't blame it on the boy. She knows what she's doing.
"But what if it's hot out?" This is Kedrick Griffin. He's here to play the 37-year-old devil's advocate on a subject that's generally considered normal behavior for a teenage boy in the District of Columbia. This exercise has come almost at the end of a year-long District program called the "Men of Strength" club—MOST Club, for short. The same pattern is repeated with groups of boys in public middle and high schools across the District: Come for the pizza, stay for the deconstructions of masculinity.
I can't even begin to express how much I love this.
it is so so so important that people are doing this. i'm grateful to all programs like this.
I'm so glad this is happening
(Source: lunagemme)
A lot of people seem to implicitly think that racism, misogyny, and homophobia are fairly rare things in our society. The corollary to this is that racist beliefs are only held by racists, and racists are the sort of extreme aberrations from mainstream society who burn crosses on people's lawns. So when you say that what person X said is offensive, they think "No way! Person X wouldn't burn a cross." I think this is where "it wasn't intended to be offensive, so it must not be offensive" comes from.
This worldview presents a double whammy, because even if you can convince them something is technically problematic, it's not related to any systematic problems in our society, so it's still no big deal. A comment by Autumn Harvest on No Cookies For Me: Blatant Sexism *Isn't* Benign, Thank You… (via cultureofresistance)
(Source: betternotperfect)
Art of Transliness: 5 More Common Bad Habits to Stop Now
In February we wrote a post called "5 Common Bad Habits to Stop Now" that was a gentle reminder to our followers that even the best of us slip up but that we should be careful of the words we say and our behavior towards others. Here are some more common bad habits that I myself find falling into that should probably be stopped:
1. Slut shaming. This kind of misogyny is still unfortunately quite acceptable in our society and wildly common. Even the most sexually liberated people I know have a point at which they consider a woman (it is mostly, but not always, directed toward woman) a "slut", "whore", or otherwise too sexual. For some this is after said woman has had sex with 5 partners (or 10, or 20), for others this is when a woman has engaged in something "kinky" like a threesome, when a woman has accidentally gotten pregnant, or when she dresses in a certain way (yup, even if she's never had sex). Not only is this sex negative, because of the double standard it is often just plain woman negative. I could continue to talk about this, but FinallyFeminism101 already has a really good post about it that I'll just link to.
2. Belittling, shaming, and criticizing trans* individuals whose identities, expression, or way of life isn't like yours. Femme ftms, stealth guys, FAAB guys who don't identify as transgender, and trans* people who have a non-traditional transgender narrative have all caught a lot of flak recently from other transguys on tumblr. Just because you can't imagine being happily stealth or willingly wearing a dress while identifying as male doesn't mean it isn't right or good for other individuals. Stop identity policing!
3. Making assumptions about other people. Assumptions are all too often based on stereotypes and are often wrong and/or insulting. Instead of assuming how someone identifies, what someone means by something, or how someone feels, ask them!
4. Rape jokes and comments that take rape and sexual assault lightly. We've mentioned this before, but rape jokes are in incredibly bad taste. Most of the people who make comments like "I just really got raped by that test" or "I raped that paper" probably don't mean to offend, but saying things like these makes light of rape and can be triggering/upsetting for people who have been sexually assaulted. Try to be sensitive to these issues.
5. Racism. I'm not talking about the explicit racism of our forebears that pretty much everyone recognizes as wrong, but that subtle, insidious racism that still pervades our society. That off-color joke you like to tell? It isn't okay just because you "dated a black guy", "like mexican food", or "went to china and taught english". Most white people (even the most well-meaning among us!) have some implicit racism to work through, and education is a pretty good start. The Good Men Project ran a good article recently about race that had some suggestions on where to start to educate yourself about race.
All of this.
(Source: theartoftransliness)
Something that bugs
When autistic women explain their differences…by saying really sexist things about allistic women. Urgh. Really, really not cool.
I've always thought my history is somewhat unusual for an autistic woman in that most of my friends, when I've had them, have been girls/women. I get the impression that that's not so common? Sigh—one more thing that causes me to doubt my diagnosis.
In the past I have been hurt—sometimes quite badly—by allistic girls/women whom I've thought to be my friends. It sucks, and I understand the feeling mystified by the complexities of social interactions amongst groups of women. But to repeat sexist canards is not okay. I also think there's a danger of promoting a particular image of "the default autistic women" which marginalizes autistic women who may have more stereotypically feminine interests.


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Um, have you seen Kristen Stewart on the cover of Marie Claire Australia? If you haven't take a little gander over to the left at Robert Pattinson's girlfriend and discuss. When I look at this I see KStew's signature beach-waves and smoky eye. I see a dress that has a tad more coverage than her Breaking Dawn Part 2 getup. What I really notice is that arm. That ridiculously skinny arm.
Listen, Kristen. I'm not trying to call you out. But erm, how do I say this nicely ... you're looking a little slender. Sure it could be the work of Photoshop and maybe you're a little meatier than meets the eye. I wouldn't toss out the idea that maybe the stress of the last few months is getting to you, though. Between a full-blown cheating scandal and the release of the final Twilight installment filled with interviews, press tours, and meet-and-greets, maybe it's time to focus back on yourself again before things get out of control.
I think it's safe to say that we've all been through stressful times in our lives. We feel overwhelmed, like the world is collapsing and there's nothing we can do about it. You're constantly on the go with no time to yourself, and as a result, you neglect your body.
Sometimes that means you forget to eat altogether. It could mean you stop working out. It could mean that instead of eating sort of healthy, you turn to fatty foods, a pint of Ben & Jerry's (or three) -- whatever your poison. Although it's hard, it's important to take some time to stop, look around, and evaluate what's happening.
The solution? It may not be easy, but try your best to plan in advance. Try to exert extra emotions out on a quick run or cardio workout instead of the fridge. If putting off food is your problem, bring small snacks around with you to stave away hunger and make it your goal to finish them all throughout the day. Something is always better than nothing.
Kristen, being a megastar has got to be megaridiculous. Throughout all the chaos, though, don't forget to take care of yourself.
Do you think Kristen's looking a little slim? How do you handle stress?
Image via Marie Claire
If she's stressed out about being publically judged, expressing passive aggressive concern about her appearance and offering unsoliticited advice might not be the best way to help.
If she's not using drugs/alcohol to deal with the stress she should be fine. Time heals.
It has to be just the shot... I have seen recent pic and she looks fine. Actually a little bit more curvy. And personally I don't think she is that bad anyway. I am skinney and I can eat forever and not gain a pound. People need to give it a rest already! Stop being so mean to her... And maybe it is stress, being hounded by papp all the time and having fake stories written about your life, and a huge press tour and now promotion for OTR... I would be stressed too!
^^^^^ that.
That was my first thought, that it was photoshopped. She's always be on the thin side, but HEALTHY thin, not Victoria Beckham/Katie Holmes thin. Although stress and travelling could cause you to lose weight a la Kelly Clarkson when people were saying she lost weight cos of her new boyfriend. She was just busy on the road and performing, meaning less time to boredom snack. Either way, Kristen should be fine.
anyone ever think this photo could have been taken during her filming of being pregnant in Breaking Dawn 1? I'm sure some or most shots were photo shopped, but I'm sure she lost as much as she could to get into character.


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His winning word was "knaidel" — a German-derived word.
Arvind has finished 3rd each of the last two years. And both times he was eliminated on a tricky German word.
So when he won, he looked stunned.
He just kind of stood around for a little bit, and then basked in the confetti without expressing much emotion.
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The Beasts Lair
[my night out with Trez I had saw her again. Then I did the unthinkable and stayed with her. I knew I shouldn't have, but a desire over came me to protect RoseMary like none I had ever felt before. Tonight I was back out on my own, not even with Trez, Tohr was going to turn me into a punching bag if I didn't start adhering to his rotation assignments. I just couldn't bring myself to be around my brothers, not when I was so out of control with my other self. The beast seemed to be having a mind of its own as of late. Making it more difficult to keep him at bay. Which was why staying with RoseMary was a bad idea as well. That didn't stop me from spying on her. I was looking in her window now. I kept telling myself it was to ensure her safety, but in reality it was the only time I felt calm. I was a selfish bastard.]
[After an hour or so I broke from RoseMary's dwelling and dematerialized to an alley downtown. The sickening sweet stench assassinated my senses. Growling and pushing back my trench to make it easier to grab a weapon as I spun around to find the location of that awful smell. I couldn't see anything, or anyone, but I knew one of those fuckers were hidden somewhere. Taking long strides to the darker back of the alley when I felt myself unable to go any further. Unable to move except a few feet. What the. Then I heard a deep male voice, taunting me. ]
"There he is in all his glory. The most handsome and strongest of all the brothers, yet I was able to capture you so easily."
[the Omega's voice seemed to be right at my ear, but as I looked around all I could see was about 20 lessers. I should have listened to Tohr.]
"Ah, yes listening to your brothers may have delayed this run in with one another, but I have an offer I think you can't resist."
[Spitting through a clenched jaw] There is nothing you could offer that I would accept. My brothers will find me and a way to end you. We already stopped your little helpers in Old Country.
"Yes, that was a pity. Such great loss." *the omega's eyes began to glow.* "I should have been able to grab you then. Complications in my plan. I've handled those as you can see. Now won't you come with me. The sun is rising and I've yet to offer you my gift."
Fuck you. I'm not going anywhere with you. [I could feel my body burning as I attempted to call on the beast and shift, but nothing happened. And in that second I knew what he had to offer. The only thing I ever wanted, but at what cost?]
"You are smart, too."
[just then I finally saw the Omega's black robe as the lessers parted for his entrance.]
"Shall we."
[and before I could respond I felt myself being taken, unable to stop it. The growl that I let loose was sure to be heard by one of my brothers; It reverberated off the bricks and every Caldwell building downtown…or just the box I seemed to be stuck in. Could they hear me? Would they be able to find me trapped in whatever devise the Omega had made? My last thought before I just let myself give in for the time being was that of @HisSpicyFemale's face. Then I prayed to the one person I loathed as much as the Omega that my nightmares stayed away while I was in this damn #TohrtureTrap .]
::The club was crowded, music pulsed and vibrated off the walls. The dance floor was huge…and packed. There was an electric look and feel to the place. Mostly dark but with neon underglow at the tables and the bar. A balcony that set up over the dance floor as laser beams danced across the floor, bouncing off the moving, gyrating bodies. It's then when my eyes met his…I could pick him out of a crowd anywhere, no matter how long it had been that I had seen him. Our eyes locked, my heart jumps, body heats up. I want to walk toward @HollywoodRhage. But I am locked in place. I don't know how long we stood staring at one another. I broke away needing a drink, or something. But when I looked back he was no longer standing there. Shaking my head, thinking I was just dreaming of him once again. I turned back to dancing.
Over the next few weeks, it was back to the usual. Working at the coffee shop during the afternoon as I attended the last bit of my classes during the day. Yet I couldn't get the thought of @HollywoodRhage from my mind. I found myself always drawn back to the look in his eyes of seeing him at the club, and the draw of needing to go to him. Most nights I would work till I was so tired I would drop into bed. But tonight I had stopped off at the gym on the way home. Working out, and running hoping to cure the need for the sexual tension that had build within me. With all my thoughts on @HollywoodRhage. Pushing myself as hard as I could to try and clear my thoughts. That's when I looked up and and saw him. Cleaning up and walks up to him::
[she had been in the gym longer than usual tonight. How I longed to have her safely at the mansion working out with me there, where I could join her for a shower after. The thought had me so distracted I almost missed her leaving, but luckily @HisSpicyFemale walked right up to me. No fear in her eyes, but of course she saw the most handsome warrior of them all, not the beast that lingered on my back and threatened even her life if he decided to show his scaled head. Her sweet voice was like one of Phury's melodies, he was playing as of late, to my ears. "Are you stalking me?" That was a loaded question. Was I? Yes. Reaching in my pocket I grabbed a tootsie pop and unwrapped it.] Maybe you just go everywhere I need to go? [cocking a brow as I stuffed the tootsie pop in my pie hole. Words have never been an issue for me but at this moment with @HisSpicyFemale in front of me I couldn't find the words to explain myself.]
::Watching the reaction playing over @hollywoodrhage face as I asked him if he was stalking me, I only knew of one place or maybe two that I had seen him. Starbucks and now the club, and this is the second time we have spoken. I wasn't scared of him, though I knew I should be, and before I could think too hard about it I spoke again:: come over for a drink? ::Biting the inside of my cheek, as I realize I asked him home::
[I wanted to chastise @HisSpicyFemale for inviting me to her place but another part of me ached to do just what she had asked. Taking the tootsie pop from my mouth I flashed my pearly whites at her to] Lead the way [even though I already knew it. She may have no regard for her safety, but I did and walking along side @HisSpicyFemale felt better than stalking behind her. The evening was cool and there was a comfortable silence that blanketed us as we walked to @HisSpicyFemale's place.]
::Blushing up at @HollywoodRhage, finding it silly that I wasn't nervous to bring this stranger home with me. That I felt at ease with him, as if we had been together for a long long time. I turned and started leading us toward my place. Mentally going over what I had to drink at home, and eat. Quietly wondering if the reason you had stuffed the candy in your mouth was you were hungry. Not voicing my thought, just glancing from time to time as we walked. Enjoying the cool evening after the work out, over my heated body. Softy shaking my head, knowing the tension I had was now back more now than ever. Softly laughing as we reach my door.:: Here we are…
[taking a look around @HisSpicyFemale and I's surrounding, as I did every evening I followed her home, to ensure no one was around her property that was a threat. Not that @HisSpicyFemale had a reason anyone would be a threat to her it was just out of habit.] Nice place. [though I had been here many times before the words seemed like the best response as I walked in after @HisSpicyFemale, this time invited in the place seemed different. Maybe because for once I didn't feel like a stalker.] How long have you been here? [not having had @GlovedLheage look into her yet, I was curious to know everything about @HisSpicyFemale. I was drawn to her as a sense of calmness flooded over me, as it always did in @HisSpicyFemale's presence.]
::Biting my cheek as I closed the door, looking around suddenly feeling nervous and worried that you wouldn't like it. That the place is too small, or something else. I quickly fix a few things I see out of place, trying to cover the edge to how I feel. :: I have been in the city here for a few years, my family….they use to have a farm but…::turning away I let my voice drop:: they passed and I choose not to stay and sold it. Now it's just me. ::clearing my throat I look back:: would you like a drink? Or some food? I can cook us something? ::Heading off for the kitchen before you answer expecting you to follow:: I can pretty much fix anything, as long as I have the food. ::starts going through my cabinets looking to see what there is and what you would like. A warm smile across my lips, glancing to @hollywoodrhage from time to time::
[listening intently to @HisSpicyFemale, for once not wanting to interrupt with one of my entertaining comments, truly wanting to get to know @HisSpicyFemale. Hearing of her loss makes me want to pull her into my arms, but I know that's not my right…just yet. Nodding my head when @HisSpicyFemale offers food and following her into her kitchen.] I'll eat just about anything [flashing my pearly whites at @HisSpicyFemale before she sticks her head into the fridge to find something. She closes the door after retrieving a plate of thawed chicken and I watch as she cleans then begins to fix some fried chicken. My stomach growls at the thought of some food. Leaning against her counter I encourage her to continue her story.] Tell me about this farm? [listening as @HisSpicyFemale's story begins to unfold, even after the chicken is done cooking we're still siting at her dinning room table chatting, until I feel the pull of the sun beginning to rise. A silent curse fills my thoughts. How am I going to dematerialize now? Or if I stay explain why @HisSpicyFemale has to close every drape. Caught in my own thoughts when I feel @HisSpicyFemale's warm touch on my arm and her voice. "Are you okay?" Shaking my head no.] Yeah, fine I just need to… [brows tensing] Can we close the widows. [I really shouldn't be staying, but I wasn't ready to leave @HisSpicyFemale just yet.] I'm allergic to the sun. [blurting out the first thing I could think of when I got a weird look from @HisSpicyFemale.]
::Tilting my head and giving @HollywoodRhage a strange look after having asked if he was ok. Just shaking off the oddness, I quietly answer:: I don't mind closing them, but the living room….well I don't have a way to block the morning sun there. ::Looking to you, my story about my family long forgotten. Not wanting you to have to leave so soon. But unsure if inviting you to my room is the right call. Looking between your eyes before a moment.:: the only room I can make fully dark is my bedroom…::my voice drops to a whisper:: your welcome to…to stay there. If you like? ::not waiting to hear the answer I quickly raise from the table and start to clean up. And head for my room. Making it dark, pulling my curtains closed. My heart racing in my chest, it felt as if it was going to jump from me. I didn't know if @HollywoodRhage would take my offer or if he was going to tell me it was best to go. I knew it was right to go slow, but the thought of sleeping in his arms felt right.::
[like a damn peeping tom. All I needed was binoculars to seal the deal. Well I had followed @HisSpicyFemale every night she came home, just to make sure she made it safely. So why did tonight feel like I was invading her privacy. My cock wasn't denying it was enjoying the show, I couldn't seem to turn around and I called this ensuring her safety. Tonight @HisSpicyFemale was just stripping in the middle of her room for anyone to see. Okay not anyone, just anyone looking in her window. The shower must be warm enough because she finally retreated to her bathroom. Usually she just went to bed. Maybe if I was quiet enough I could gather some information, see what @GlovedLheage could find on @HisSpicyFemale. I hadn't expected her to remember me, but the other night when our gazes locked I saw the look in her eyes. She remembered me well. It had been over a year since I last saw her. I would have thought for a human I'd be a distant memory. I waited a few minutes to ensure @HisSpicyFemale was in the shower then picked her front door lock easily. Creeping through her house I made my way to where I saw she sat down her purse, found her wallet close to the top and snapped a picture of her I.D. to send to V.
Instead of getting the hell out of dodge my ass crept further into the house. I just wanted to make sure she was okay. That's what I kept telling myself. Okay? Yeah she's perfect she has a 6'8" vampire in her house that she hasn't seen yet and if she does the scream will be catastrophic. Waking every neighbor within the 10 mile radius easily. Goal: should have already left so for now it was not to get caught. Pushing the bathroom door open I caught a glimpse of her in the fogged up mirror washing her body. How I longed to be the one caressing her naked flesh. The shower turning off was my que to exit. The sun would be coming up shortly anyways. Perhaps the next visit she'd invite me in like those human movies that try and depict vampires.]
[after pulling on my trench to cover my weapons I took long strides to exit the mansion doors before @Tohrs_Vengance could demand I team up. Then, once outside I quickly dematerialized downtown to @TreztheMoor's club. Inhaling a breath of the chilly city air, there wasn't a trace of baby power. Not again. Come on give me at least three. Two for me and one for @TreztheMoor? Was that too much to ask for? I had lingered outside the club long enough. JM's female let me inside the back door, after giving me shit for star gazing, and I easily found myself at @TreztheMoor's door.] Ready when you are. [flashing my pearly whites at @TreztheMoor as I leaned against his office door frame.] Hurry up I have an itch to scratch and unless you wanna do it… [@TreztheMoor cracked a grin before cutting me off.]
{grinning at @HollywoodRhage} No, I'll pass on the itch scratching thanks. {pushing away from the desk I stand up and grab my coat, and pulling out the daggers Vishous had given me for occasions such as these} After you @HollywoodRhage , I'd hate to be blamed for you missing out on any lessers, {motioning ahead of me} Tell you what, we won't head back to the Mansion till you get that itch scratched tonight. Deal? {half-smirking at @HollywoodRhage as we leave the club and step out into the cool night air looking around trying to pick up a scent of tell-tale baby powder.}
This is why you're my favorite. [taking a grape tootsie pop out of my pocket and unwrapping it then popping it in my pie hole while Trez grabbed some shit. Ever since his brother took his place the brotherhood had stepped in to help. However, I found him most helpful in getting away from facing what I needed to. Trez didn't ask many questions just was ready and willing to hit the streets with me whenever. No schedule no nothing. I made the meetings because if I didn't my brothers would really be on my ass. I knew they wouldn't take me doing as I am though much longer. They hadn't allowed Z when he was more of a handful than I am currently. Trez and I walked outside and found ourselves having to walk a little further to find any action.] Any news on your situation?
{As we walked outside seeking out the sickly sweet smell we both needed to exorcise our demons, the crisp cool air merely invigorating us further. We never asked the other why, we just knew and understood that we both needed this} No, nothing. I haven't heard from iAm since he left to take my place with the Princess. I have no idea if they're keeping him from contacting me, or if it's his choice. I'm still pissed at him for doing it, even if he thought he was saving me. Who knows if it worked. The s'Hisbe could show up any day at any time without any warning. What is it that the humans say? Up shit's creek without a paddle? {we both stop dead in our tracks as the scent hits us at the same time, turning the corner seeing you grin around your tootsie pop} Have you always been a sick bastard Rhage? {wanting to laugh, but holding it in as we approach four lessers surrounding a civilian vampire down an alley} After you, this is your party after all.
Sounds like it [my lips peel back and a growl leaves me at the scent of that sickly sweet smell. We round the corner and I push back my trench. Grabbing my daggers. Tonight I hoped for the hand on hand combat and that the beast would stay at bay giving me the opportunity to have this fight on my own. Plus I didn't want to have to worry about putting another in danger again.] Always [a sinister smirk graced my lips as I maneuvered around Trez and stalked down the alley, daggers tightly held in my palms. I didn't give the first one even a moments chance before I stabbed him from the back through his heart. The bright light momentarily throwing me off balance. Not the beast. No, just the lesser going back to his maker. I saw Trez out of the corner of my teal peepers beating the shit out of another then I caught one trying to run off. I beat feet and caught him before he could exit the alley.] Going somewhere? We just got here. [the fourth lesser held onto the civilian vampire like it would save his life. Once I finished the one in front of me and Trez his, we'd both finish that one off. Grinning at the lesser in front of me. The need to destroy and quickly before the beast also joined the party took over.]
{watching @HollywoodRhage move down the alley and stab the lesser in the back, the flash going off as the lesser gets sent back to the Omega. It's like poetry in motion, one of the lessers tries to make a run for it and I move in up close and personal. Forgetting about the daggers in my coat, I beat on the lesser with my fists. Feeling the bones break beneath my blows. Slick, oily black blood oozing from his mouth and nose. I continued to pound him, beating him like I was tenderizing a side of meat. I needed this, turning my head I see @HollywoodRhage is finishing off his second lesser, as mine falls to the ground no longer fighting back; I pull out the dagger, place it in my palm and stab him in this heart. The flash blinding me momentarily. I get up off the ground as @HollywoodRhage is walking back towards me but his gaze is going through me. I turn and see another lesser holding the civilian as a shield in front of him. Standing side by side with @HollywoodRhage facing off with the last lesser, waiting for Rhage to make the first move}
[nodding, once Trez joins me, for him to go left as I go right. Stalking our prey. I began to feel the beasts hum. Not a good sign. We needed to make quick work. The lesser couldn't keep an eye on us both so when he turned his attention to Trez I made my move.] Get the civilian out of here. [grabbing the lesser by the throat, he let go of the vampire. I didn't get time to play with him because I knew my time was short. I quickly stabbed his ass back to the Omega then found myself bent over trying to catch my breath and fight off the beast. Almost forgetting @TreztheMoor was with me until I heard him right next to me.]
{As @HollywooodRhage signals me to go left, we tag team the lesser, stalking him, confusing him till we catch him off guard. I pull the civilian out of his grasp so Hollywood can send his ass back to the Omega. The civilian runs off into the night, so I go to check on @HollywoodRhage as he leans over breathing heavy} You okay my man? Come on, let's get you out of here. I think you need to let off some steam at The Iron Mask. What do you say? Let's go for a walk. Drinks on me. {I throw @HollywoodRhage 's arm over my shoulder so he can lean on me as we head back in the direction of The Iron Mask, walking slowly. No conversation needed. I knew about his Beast, if that was the problem now or not I wasn't sure, all I knew was that he never talked about whatever it was and I respected that.}
[shaking my head to clear it, the beast's hum slowly dissipated. Drinks. How I wish I could do just that but then we'd be right back to where we currently are, me bent over fighting off the beast. But, some fucking sounded right up my alley and Trez's club was just the place.] Yeah, yeah lets get going. [flashing my pearly whites as I leaned on Trez and we headed back his club. By the time we got back it seemed like every human and vampire alike was out in Caldwell, without a care in the world. Dry humping each other on the dance floor or pounding shots at the bar. Trez had done a good job taking care of Rehv's establishment. I had let Trez go back to his office and headed to the roped off VIP section. It used to be all my brothers here with me, drinking and fucking away the night before and after a good fight, but tonight I was alone. And I was beginning to feel sorry even for myself until I looked up and saw her red hair. It could be any random red head but a sense of calm washed over me. I knew it was her, it was @HisSpicyFemale and I couldn't take my eyes off her.] #LoversRewritten #ShadowOfTheBeast
::It had been months that I had seen the tall, brooding, undeniably appealing stranger from the alley. Even with my many, many trips to Starbucks where I had first seen him. I hadn't laid eyes on him again, though no matter what I did I was unable to get his face out of my mind. It was like I was drawn to him, a need to see him. I always find myself looking for him as soon as I get to Starbucks, or take the short cut down the alley we had our encounter in. Would I ever see him again? Could I get this man out of my mind?::
RoseMary, you need to get your head back in the game here. The summer is over, we have school to finish. ::Scolding myself for getting side tracked again. I needed to get laid or find a man to get my head cleared of the stranger, who was called @HollywoodRhage. I couldn't think of his name without feeling heat wash over me and a thrill of danger and passion spike deep within.
Groaning looking around, I needed to get out of the house. Sitting here with my books was only going to drive me crazy. Quickly packing things up. It was time to make my way to Starbucks, coffee and people watching, maybe..just maybe… Shaking my head..no I would not let the thoughts shift that way. I would be social, and enjoy my coffee. No thoughts of /him/. With that last thought, making my way out, heading up the alley and to Starbucks. Here I would spend the evening.
After having many coffees, finding I was full of energy. I needed to burn it off before I knew I would sleep, with that I head home. Changing and making my way to the club, and making my way to the dance floor and letting myself get lost in the music… :: #LoverCursed


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On Sunday, March 3, the preservation committee of the Ormond Beach Historical Society will host an open house at the Three Chimneys archaeological site. The event, which only happens once a year, is free to the public, so please come out and visit this historic place in downtown Ormond Beach at 715 W. Granada Blvd. The society's experts will be there from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. to fill you in on this unique piece of local history.
The Three Chimneys is the name given to the first sugar mill and rum distillery in what is now the United States. Constructed in 1766 on a British land grant by the employees of Sir Richard Oswald, an absentee landlord who ordered five plantations built around Ormond. The mill on West Granada operated until about 1780 and then reopened in 1803 to run for seven more years. Although the mill and distillery sits less than a hundred feet off busy Granada Boulevard, it was left mostly undiscovered until the 1990s. Then members of the historical society began to clear away the overgrown brush and investigate the historical significance of the place. Soon the 7.59-acre tract was purchased by the state and a 50-year lease was negotiated with OBHS to care for the property.
Under the guidance of Dr. Philip Shapiro, the head of the preservation committee, much work has been done to stabilize the ruins and in 2011 it was added to the National Historic Register. Recently interpretive signage was added to better explain the history of the nation's first rum distillery. The long-term goal is to turn the Three Chimneys into a state park for all to enjoy.
An interesting sidelight to the Three Chimneys property was the take- over by local entrepreneur Billy Fagin in 1914. Billy was a bit of a character and was half brother to John Anderson, builder of the Hotel Ormond. Mr. Fagin built a log home on the property and made a valiant attempt to turn it into a tourist attraction. He filled a pit with alligators and built a stairway to the top of the tallest oak tree. For a small fee, Billy would allow visitors to view the ruins and climb to the top of the tree to see the Atlantic Ocean a few miles to the east. The brick chimney from his home still stands on the site.
If you have always wanted to visit one of our local sugar mill ruins, but found it to be too difficult; this is a great opportunity. The Three Chimneys is only a short walk from parking and in a compact area.
In other history news, on Tuesday March 5, I will be at the New Smyrna Beach Library to discuss my new book "The World's Greatest Beach."
In the book, I detail the people and events that have affected our beach since the first settlers arrived.
Because racing is a big part of the beach's history I go in depth to cover all the great land speed record attempts and tell how it evolved into a stock car racing venue. I talk about the huge effect the tobacco companies had on the beach and our local economy and the impact of the Great Depression.
Surfing, rock and roll, Bike Week, spring break, hippies, sharks, hurricanes and the rogue wave also are touched on. My talk begins at 2 p.m. and I expect it to be a fun afternoon. Stop and say hello.
Dan Smith is on the board of directors for the Ormond Beach Historical Society and The Motor Racing Heritage Association and is the author of two books, "The World's Greatest Beach" and "I Swear the Snook Drowned." E-mail questions and comments to firstname.lastname@example.com or call (386) 441-7793.
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So, last month I got an e-mail asking if I could do a sketch commission and well, I ended up never doing it do to school. And because I felt bad about it I did them a free sketch instead.
The characters belong to Well-Behaved-Women and if I'm correct they are from her children's book that should be coming out soon (or may already be out I'm not sure.)
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Pattern Of Axis Shifts, Earthquakes, & Timewave Zero Correspondence
So I'm not normally one to pass on predictions because there is way to many variables that need to be in place for predictions to come true but since this one has to do with the Earth, they tend to be a little more accurate so I figured I'd pass this along. For those of you who aren't familiar with the Timewave Zero App, it's basically a program analysis past Earth Experiences and based off this information can predict when something is going to happen (but not what will happen). Enjoy and we will talk again soon.
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As spring training draws closer, teams are finalizing contracts with arbitration-eligible players. The Phillies recently signed Cole Hamels to a 1-year deal for $15 million to avoid arbitration. There's an advantage to finalizing a deal prior to an arbitration hearing, where the team (in this case the Phillies) emphasizes a player's foibles to win their proposal. Hunter Pence finds himself in this position: with a looming arbitration hearing and no contract. Historically, the Phillies have been very good at avoiding messy arbitrations with players. They would be wise to finalize the deal with their young right fielder, but at what cost? How do you measure Pence's value to the club?
Pence made just a shade under 7 million in 2011, split between the Astros and the Phillies. He's coming off of a career year in which he hit .314/.370/.560–pretty impressive for someone with a swing that would make Tom Emansky cringe. Hunter certainly has a lot of ammunition at the bargaining table, but his full value goes beyond his stat sheet.
When Pence arrived in Philadelphia last July, he ignited a clubhouse that looked lethargic at times. Of course the Phillies were well on their way to play in October, but once Pence was inserted into the lineup, the Phillies' offense was re-awakened. The Phillies led the league in runs scored the last two months of the season. More importantly, the team was showing a spark that was reminiscent of 2008. Pence was the ignition the team needed.
Pence was in the headlines recently for his remarks during a local radio interview in which he stated it was World Series or bust for the 2012 Phillies. I'm sure Pence was unaware that Jimmy Rollins is the prognosticator on this club, but this was different than Rollins' previous claims to division titles and win totals. Every Phillies fan would agree with Pence's statement, after experiencing five straight post season appearences. Phillies fans have come to expect greatness, and will settle for nothing less. But, this is coming from a member of the ball club who has only been wearing red and white pin stripes for half a season.
Pence has set the bar for this season, pushing the chips all in. He'll certainly be getting a raise through arbitration or striking a deal with management, but his greatest value to the Phillies is not found in the box score. His value lies in the energy he brings to the field day in and day out, elevating the level of play for him and his teammates. World Series or Bust? The fans are right there with you Hunter….
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I'm not one to ever skip breakfast. I truly believe the old adage that claims it's the most important meal of the day. And, being someone who likes to get my workout done before 9 a.m., it's important that I fuel the rest of my day the proper way.
Raise your hand if you've heard or uttered the words "I'm on a detox" this year. Everyone? Okay. Well, have you ever taken a moment to ponder what, exactly, are these dastardly toxins we're desperately trying to purge? Are they a legitimate threat? Should everyone indeed be doing a detox,
There's no arguing — we're amidst the golden age of coconut oil. Between the "oil pulling" craze and cooking your meals to slathering the stuff on your hair and face for hydration, it's taking over the world, one $7 jar at a time. But, in the spirit of all things old school and cost effective,
A new study cautions that eating a diet rich in animal proteins could be as harmful to health as smoking. Not quite, other researchers say, but it's still a good idea to go heavy on the greens.
Antibiotics have a reputation for being a cure-all. They've been prescribed for everything from cuts and scrapes to sore throats and gonorrhea, so it can be difficult to parse what, exactly, they fight. To make matters more confusing, phrases like "antibiotic resistance" and
A new study cautions that eating a diet rich in animal proteins could be as harmful to health as smoking. Not quite, other researchers say, but it's still a good idea to go heavy on the greens.
Today is World Sleep Day, designed to make us all celebrate sleep and, presumably, try to get a little bit more of it. But even if you can't catch more shuteye than usual, here are the five most important things you need to know in order to make the resting hours you do get count.


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What The Papers Say - 14 November
Naismith, Howard, McCarthy and Coleman in today's media round-up.
International duty beckons for many Everton players, several of whom feature in Thursday's newspapers.
Steven Naismith appears in the Daily Mail describing how he was humbled after receiving a letter from a soldier in Afghanistan in 2011.
The forward has helped launch and donated his own money to an initiative helping injured veterans back into employment.
Tim Howard also speaks to the Mail ahead of the international friendly between USA and Scotland, with the Blues goalkeeper revealing light-hearted banter between himself and Naismith in the build-up.
The Independent looks at Ross Barkley's rise to the England senior squad, having been in the Three Lions Under-20 squad that faced Chile five months ago.
The Mail reports from the Republic of Ireland press conferences, with new assistant boss Roy Keane discussing the similarities he shared as a player with Everton's James McCarthy.
In the Liverpool Echo, Seamus Coleman talks up the forthcoming Merseyside derby and the meeting of minds between Roberto Martinez and Brendan Rodgers.
And lastly, the Daily Star and Daily Express link the Blues with a loan move for former Tottenham forward Clint Dempsey.
With Seattle Sounders' general manager confirming the US international's contract permits a temporary switch in the MLS off-season, Everton, Aston Villa and Fulham are all linked.
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To be honest, Tamarin, I had an article written in that very tone before I ended up writing this one instead. Yes, it gives in game functionality for real money, and yes, they have said on the forums that they don't do that, but Blizzard has always categorized auctioneering with vanity pet collectors and vanity achievement collectors. It's not something that seems core enough to protect from the "no in game advantage for real money" guideline.
Still, I can afford to buy every single BoE in the game many times over, and if I had the desire to have multiple raiding toons, I could buy them into very decent starter raiding gear without having to do nearly as much grinding of 5 man content as normal players. If this doesn't count as a core in game advantage that shouldn't be purchasable, then I don't know where Blizzard draws the line.


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After just over three years as the Bills' general manager, Buddy Nix has stepped down, leaving a vacancy that will likely be filled by Assistant General Manager Doug Whaley. Nix will act as a special assistant to the new general manager according to the team. While it's not official that Whaley will be elevated to the post of GM, that seemed to have been the intent when Whaley's contract was extended a few months ago. Buddy Nix was hired as a national scout by the Bills in early 2009 and was elevated to the role of general manager at the very end of 2009. Under Nix, the Bills went 4-12, 6-10 and 6-10 respectively from 2010 through the 2012 season, finishing last place in the AFC East all three years. The Bills have not finished better than fourth place in their division since 2007. "I've made this decision to step away from the General Manager's position because I feel it is the right time," Nix said in a team statement. "By the 'right ti...
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Pakistan: Now or Never?
Perspectives on Pakistan
U.S. military a threat to Pakistan -poll
U.S. government and military leaders worry that the next attack on the homeland will emanate from western Pakistan, believing al Qaeda to have reconstituted there.
But Pakistanis worry too for their security and their fear is the U.S. military itself.
A couple of polls on what ordinary Pakistanis think of the U.S. campaign against al Qaeda makes for interesting reading, coming as it does ahead of the second U.S. presidential debate between candidates Barack Obama and John McCain where Pakistan will likely figure high on the foreign policy agenda, as it did in the previous round.
More than four in 10 (45 percent) of those polled by Gallup said the U.S. military presence in neighbouring Afghanistan was a threat to Pakistan. Only 17 percent said the United States did not imperil their country while a sizeable 38 percent did not have an opinion
A decisive moment : India, Pakistan on different paths
The irony is hard to miss. Just as Pakistan is struggling with the fallout of the first known breach of its territorial sovereignty by U.S. ground troops and all the odium associated with it in a proud nation, India has been welcomed into the nuclear high table, almost entirely at America's behest.
Two unrelated events but coming days apart seemed to underline the divergent paths the two nations are embarked upon. One has a gun pointed to it; the other is being wooed.


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can you past you setting?I use debian too, it stable but i get about 10% packet loss went there is moderate traffic on the connetion.
please start new thread in forum & I'll refer to it from the original post.
i use the normal ppp from debian stable
Done, but what is this tread for? saw the topic and assumed that was the place for my question :P
Yes but if it's specifically for Debian... let's just keep all of it in one place rather then mixing all vegetables in the stir-fry --TSI Martin - TekSavvy Solutions Inc.Authorized TSI employee ( »»TekSavvy FAQ »Official support in the forum )
Anyone up for taking all this infor and turning it into a Officail FAQ?--Middle Age: The time between I don't care and medicare
Just curious if anyone would find a use for a MLPPP setup guide under FreeBSD 7.x and mpd5. I've been using it since moving to TSI but I never see anyone else us it. I'd be happy to write up walk through for fBSD 7.x/mpd5/pf if there is enough interest.-RizTheInterTubes.ca
1 ) Something to add is Mikrotik is another router capable of MLPPP, but it is certainly advanced level.2 ) I think it would be good to delete this, as well as every other reply to the thread and just keep the main message.
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I'd like to see a bit of into about the MTU/MRU values that are best for the different situations (single link, two links, etc). Also I'd like to know which directions are round-robin and which directions use packet splitting.
Check out this post for config's for mpd5/pf and your rc.conf. These are taken from my router running FreeBSD 7.2-RELEASE.Install bsd, enable the pf kernel modules and install mpd5 from the ports tree. Update the configs to suit your needs and you should be golden»FreeBSD and Multilink PPPAs always, YMMV.
Using tomato 1.25-mp3alpha6. Need some help trying to connect 3 line mlppp please. Have two lines working. When I try to set up for the third line it connects but does not pull data: only 2 of 3 relevant port lights flash on linksys GL. Switching cables proves all three modems work, just not together.Right now I have it set for 2 lines with MLPPP Interfaces set: vlan1,br0. For the third line, I have set this in every configuration I can think of.Adding ",br1" does connect 3 lines, but the third line doesn't pull. I tried vlan0, br1,br2 and most other combinations of vlan1, vlan0, br0,1 & 2 but no go. I tried to check and un-check the "Reject non-MLPPP connections" option.PS. The two line together only increase the speed to 7.8 Kps. I was hoping for 15 with 3 lines and see it is possible on other posts. I was getting 5.7+ with bell. Comments would be most welcome. Thanks!
I'm looking to set up MLPPP with 1 wet and 1 dry. I've already got something with TSI on the house's wet line so I want to add a dry loop.The question is, what kind of steps will I need to take to add another line. Can I do it myself? In my research I believe there needs to be something done to my demarc (wiring up the secondary line - x coloured cables to black/yellow cables?) and then I need to re-wire one phone line to use these new black/yellow instead of red/green.After/before that I can activate my second line on dry loop and should be able to get a dial tone/connection?I've opened up my demarc and saw white/blue going to red/green. There's also black/yellow hanging loose in the same cabling as the red/green and an assortment of colours that go with the white/blue.If I'm getting it right, I should be able to twist black/yellow and, say, orange/orange-white together and then in a phone jack in the house replace the white/blue with orange/orange-white.Is there anything else to it? It feels like something huge is missing. I can take pictures of my demarc and a phone port in my house if anyone is willing to help.Cheers!
Bell tech always installed me a second jack for free for my second line.
You can't just plug another modem into the switch. You need to set up a new vlan on one of the ports by changing the nvram settings. You might need to create a bridge on that vlan (pppd segfaults if you give it a vlan directly, I don't recall if we auto-create bridges for vlans), and then put that into the device list.I don't recall the instructions on setting up a vlan off-hand.
adding thread to Pfsense 2.0 w/ MLPPP»[working] mlppp in pfsense 2.0!--TSI Martin - TekSavvy Solutions Inc.Authorized TSI employee ( »»TekSavvy FAQ »Official support in the forum )
Yeah, I know. MySQL related issues since yesterday, and I've been too busy with work to resolve them. Should have some time over the weekend to fix it.Edit: Website is back in service.
Hi guys. I'm moving to Milton later this year and am looking at using Teksavvy as my new ISP. Currently i'm with Rogers in Mississauga.In this new house I don't plan on getting a phone line from Bell. If I want to utilize MLPPP can someone help me understand what I need to ask Teksavvy for when I setup my new account? I work for D-Link and am hoping to utilize D-Link DSL modems and a DFL-260 UTM Firewall if possible. Not yet sure if it supports MLPPP, i'll ask around about that internally.Will I need two dry loop lines from Teksavvy, or will one allow me to connect both modems?
All you need is the dryloop lines. Which ever modem you decide to use, it really doesn't matter, as long as at the end of the day it's a DSL compatible modem & both line rates are identical. As for the DFL device, not sure if it does support MLPPP tho.Regards,Martin--TSI Martin - TekSavvy Solutions Inc.Authorized TSI employee ( »»TekSavvy FAQ »Official support in the forum )
To confirm I can expect to pay monthly for DSL Rate + 2 x Band Rates + $4 for MLPPP? Any other costs I should expect? eg. Costs involved with setting up the dry loop? This will be a brand new built house. Obviously costs for hardware and activation are seperate.
Hi guys, I determined today that I'll be looking elsewhere other than D-Link for compatability with MLPPP on a router. I was hoping one of our business class router/firewalls could do it. That said, I was looking at the list of routers that support Tomato (understood that Tomato/MLPPP while it should work with others has only been tested by the developer on the WRT54G). I was hoping if anyone can share their experiences with other routers than the WRT54G, such as the WRTSL54GS or Netgear WNR3500 series routers. I'm looking at these in particular as I like the fact their specs are higher than most with a more powerful processor and higher amounts of RAM.Thanks for providing your feedback!
The HCL for the official Tomato builds is found at www.polarcloud.com/tomato. If you look for the latest release announcement in this forum you'll find a build of the ND version, which I've been running on the ASUS WL-520gu for about a day in total, without incident.I can't comment on the higher-powered models you listed, but if you're looking for something with a little more heft you could always try pfsense, which on an inexpensive alix or atom board would far outperform any mips board for comparable outlay.--db
I'm running it on the Asus WL-520GU, and haven't had any issues.I've also recommended an MLPPP setup to a client company of mine, and have purchased the ASUS WL-520GU to act as the front-end router that will sit just in-front of the corporate firewall.Obviously, right now, since the deployment of Multi-link PPP is not widespread, most small to mid-size equipment vendors have chosen not to include support for MLPPP in their products (SonicWALL, Cisco Linksys, etc.). However, Routerboard supplies an enterprise-class product that apparently supports MLPPP deployments of up to 5-bonded lines: »www.routerboard.com/pricelist.ph···oduct=90The MRRP is roughly $70 USD, so it's actually pretty cheap considering the capabilities. I would rather deploy this product, as opposed to Tomato, because it is "officially" supported by the vendor, and routerboard's products are known for performance and stability.I know there are a few others on here testing out the Routerboard product, so maybe they can fill you in on the details, as I have yet to actually test one out for myself.
pheonixaura .... interesting I just came across another thread that was promoting that mikrotik router and it's OS. I'm currently reading this »www.mikrotik.com/pdf/what_is_routeros.pdfwhich appears to say that you can run the OS itself on an x86 box. Now i'm wondering about making a mini-itx box with this OS. Probably overkill on speed, but hey, then you'd won't be asking yourself if you can do it faster for a longtime But I'm still researching, might find out can't do it this way either. Basically I think right now, I want MLPPP and VLAN in a single box of some sort.
Apparently, RouterOS will support all that.I wouldn't mess around with a miniITX. What for? Now you have to concern yourself with hardware, drivers, etc.Grab the pre-fab unit direct from Mikrotik. You can always phone them first and confirm that it will provide you with all of the necessary feature and functionality you're searching for.If you're set on going the mini-ITX route, why even pay for RouterOS? Just install a free Linux-distro and build a multi-link PPP router yourself... ....or install PFSense (also free), etc. There are even other options as well, such as ZeroShell (Web Interface, so it's easier than using command-line to create necessary rules yourself), Slax Router (another Linux run-off --> »slaxrouter.sourceforge.net/gallery.html), etc.There are more options, but you get the idea. In all honesty, I'm looking for an MLPPP bridge device. I'm waiting for the day when someone (Thompson?) builds a dual- or quad-port DSL modem, with an internal MLPPP bridge configuration, so that it simply provides the MLPPP link, and forwards all other traffic (including DHCP / WAN IP) directly to the firewall sitting behind it.
If this is a new area, you better check with Teksavvy support on DSL service availability. Very often new areas don't get DSL service right away so you may have to get stuck with Rogers for a while (happened to me a couple of times).
Pardon me if I'm asking a question that's already been answered and I missed it...Is this also available in Western Canada, specifically Vancouver?
Hai Guyz!Don't forget router config!»mlppp.teksavvy.com/Screenshots on how to set up tom/mlppp. The miscellaneous settings are important for performance
HiI'm thinking of switching to teksavvy, and I want to know it it is possible to enable MLPPP on a Asus RT-N12 router using third party firmware such as Tomato or DD-WRT. I know that their are some builds that support the Asus RT-N12, I just don't know if MLPPP is supported in these builds.


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"Though much better dressed [than Robert]," Littlefinger quipped. "Lord Renly spends more on clothing than half the ladies of the court."
It was true enough. Lord Renly was in dark green velvet, with a dozen golden stags embroidered on his doublet. A cloth-of-gold half cape was draped casually across one shoulder, fastened with an emerald brooch."There are worse crimes," Renly said with a laugh. "The way you dress for one." (A Game of Thrones, 191-192)


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Here are the details on Friday's local open houses.
The home at 306 Canterbury Lane will have an open house from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday. The four bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home is listed at $745,000. The house features a finished basement with a wet bar and a gourmet kitchen.
The home was built in 2011 and sits on 0.42 acre of land.
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With an upcoming wedding that means I'm also going to start with my fitness goals again as well. I'm tired of always going back to being lax when I get comfortable in a relationship. Just because I'm with someone doesn't give me the right to give up on myself and the goals I put out for myself. I gave up meat for lent and haven't looked backed since, now I'm ready to get things back on track and get my butt in gear!
I started getting my craft room back in order as well...wow, this has been a HUGE undertaking! I've been working on my room for over two weeks now....never really realized how much I've accumulated over the years! Last night I was organizing chipboard letters and discovered I have enough to last me for the next year or more! Inconceivable! I also discovered things I've been "missing" for the last few years, funny how things turn up once you unpack boxes that have been here since I moved into my house back in 2007!
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May 10, 2013The bottom line is that I play games to have fun. While I found the handling and tracks fun, I have no desire to play a game whose difficulty curve turns it into a second job because it demands near-perfection from the outset. Chances are, if this game is for you, you've already bought it.
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Jan 17, 2014If you like rally and you like sim-like racers, this game is actually quite good. The physics are fairly good: decently realistic, never too frustrating, and quite rewarding when you get it right. It's fun to go from tarmac to gravel and "feel" the difference. I wish it had longer stages and more of them, but whatever. I got Dirt 3 and this at the same time and I'm spending much more time on this. You can sit down, spend 35 minutes and do an entire rally of 7 stages, which is pretty enjoyable.… Full Review »
Sep 27, 2013Just picked this up and was suprised after middling reviews. Much Purer rally than Dirt and the handling is good. Tough for new players? Maybe but I guess that what practise is for. It's not a bad game because it presents a challenge.… Full Review »
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Just bought this game and the car engine sounds don't work in game, even once the patch is installed. Cars feel slow and pants, really disappointing. DIRT3 is utterly superior.… Full Review »


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The Audio Collection will attempt to represent a cross-section of experiences from the First World War, through oral history interviews with veterans, their families, and those who served the War effort at home. Presently the collection contains an array of segments of interviews with World War One veterans and will soon be expanded to include the voices of other people accounting their personal experience of this historic event.
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
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What changes are being made to NASDAQ rebates for adding displayed liquidity?
Pending Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, The NASDAQ Stock Market® (NASDAQ®) will introduce rebates for Designated Retail Orders providing displayed liquidity in securities priced $1 or more. Effective Friday March 1, 2013, Designated Retail Orders will earn the following rebates for adding displayed liquidity:
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What is a Designated Retail Order?
A Designated Retail Order is an agency or riskless principal order that originates from a natural person and is submitted to the Exchange by a Member, provided that no change is made to the terms of the order (e.g., price or side of market), and the order does not originate from a trading algorithm or any other computerized methodology.
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Retail Orders that add displayed liquidity will receive an "e" liquidity code.
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The world order has finally reconciled itself! Barbie no longer thinks "Math class is tough!" Now she's lighting up cubicle jockeys with her smokin' bod and her tight pants! She will be fetching lattes for no one.
I actually like Barbie, to be honest. I know she's supposed to be evil and make little girls feel badly about themselves, but I had about 20 Barbies when I was an impressionable young thing and I've never had body issues. Besides, how can you not respect a girl who can maintain that posture and walk around 24/7 on her tip-toes with a rack like that? Barbie's a badass, I don't care what the angry hippies say.
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Math, Science, and Girls: Can We Close the Gender Gap?
Girls' Math Anxiety Undermines Performance in Other Subjects
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Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Reviews
Chicago Tribune
What places it a sizable cut about the routine is its spectacular visual effects, the best since Stanley Kubrick's 2001.
Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4
New Yorker
There's no breather in the picture, no lyricism; the only attempt at beauty is in the double sunset.
New Yorker
George Lucas, who made American Graffiti, has put together a sci-fi film that draws on any number of associations. Star Wars is both amazing and familiar.
TIME Magazine
A grand and glorious film that may well be the smash hit of 1977, and certainly is the best movie of the year so far.
A magnificent film. George Lucas set out to make the biggest possible adventure fantasy out of his memories of serials and older action epics, and he succeeded brilliantly.
Time Out
Has distinct limitations, but the current return to a cinema of spectacle and wonder is wholly encouraging.
Los Angeles Times
It is, all in all, hard to think of a place or an age group that would not respond to the enthusiastic inventiveness with which Lucas has enshrined his early loves.
Chicago Sun-Times
Lucas fills his screen with loving touches.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/4
Houston Chronicle
Compelling backstory, exciting action and pleasantly archetypal characters.
A dynamic entertainment, efficiently and exuberantly setting up its mythic tale of heroes and villains, rebels and rogues, princesses and monsters, good and evil.
USA Today
A pop-culture landmark!
Full Review | Original Score: 3/4
Chicago Tribune
A grandiose and violent epic with a simple and whimsical heart.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/4
Like some indefatigable King of the Hill, it stands alone and triumphant, regardless of the many imitators that assail its position.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/4
New York Times
It's fun and funny.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/5
Detroit News
Twenty years later, George Lucas' loved saga of the war between good and evil in a distant galaxy returns in digitally enhanced and augmented form.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/4
The New Republic
His work here seems less inventive than in THX 1138.
San Francisco Chronicle
Darth Vader and his James Earl Jones voice is a bad egg no matter how much we know about his screwy upbringing.
Backgrounds in some sequences are now more populated than they were, and it's fun to see all the creatures that make up the "wretched hive of scum and villainy" that Alec Guinness' Obi-Wan Kenobi describes.
Chicago Reader
None of these characters has any depth, and they're all treated like the fanciful props and settings!
Washington Post
George Lucas has made the kind of sci-fi adventure movie you dream about finding!