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Would you rather be the next Micheal Jackson (more likely to be miserable). Or the next Justin Bieber (still able to make a lot of money)?
Micheal seem to be miserable all his life, he spent that last years of his life trying to beat the young genius image that he once was.
Justin seem to be more happy, because he is too smart to know people are talking behind him.
Those are two equal option. No choice is better than other. I think both are the same. It's just the other form of life. But what would you rather choose, and why?
http://www.hulu.com/watch/35641#i0,p0,d0 Here is a link to an anime named Mushi-shi, it is very peaceful, it's kind of on the Justin Beiber side. If you have time, I recommend you watch it, and tell me about your thought.
Aug 4 2013: Simon Le,
There are MANY more than the two choices you propose for the life experience. If you open your mind and heart to genuinely explore, perhaps you may discover other choices.
Simon Le,
You changed the topic question after many people responded to your original topic. I don't think that is a very good practice.
Aug 4 2013: I do not agree Simon Le, that if one focuses on helping others, s/he can do more. We cannot give to others, something we do not have in ourselves, so it is important to take care of ourselves, with respect, if we want to give that gift to others....in my humble perception and experience.
Aug 4 2013: :)))))))))))) Isn't the purpose of the human race is to enjoy themselves. Invading the universe and creating as much as other human fellow as possible is just another point to secure our human future and therefore can enjoy ourselves even more! :))
Some enjoy their lives like most other. Some take the obligation to to help other as a way to enjoy themselves. :)) funny human.
Aug 4 2013: One may just find the physical unified theory with out any compassion or a clear sense of purpose. They do it because they can. That may open the door to greater destruction.
Didn't you say I am seem to be the only one thinking of it at the moment? I said some one else just may thinking of it, and their reason is reasonable too.
Aug 4 2013: Simon Le,
I do not agree that compassion opens a door to destruction, nor do I believe that destruction opens a door to compassion.
If you think the idea is reasonable, so be it. You said in another comment that you thought it was "stupid".
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" I mean it's just a thought :)) a stupid thought "
Aug 4 2013: HA?!!!! I say one could just do a great deal of help with any compassion. Like the one man who created the atomic bomb. Or Einstein who has the best sense of compassion but created the theory that open the possibility to the atomic theory.
When I say it stupid, it mean it may not happen, so it is stupid . But it may happen, then it's not stupid. But I hope it never happen, therefore I called it a stupid thought.
Aug 4 2013: OK Simon Le....call it what you will.
EDIT, regarding comment below.
I do not use any "trick" to get what I want at any time Simon Le, and I do not believe that is helpful. I am not trying to "prove" anything Simon Le......just trying to have some kind of reasonable conversation, which does not seem to be evolving, so I am finished.
Aug 4 2013: There are two ways to reach what you want.
Like in Buddhism or Confucianism, they reach what they want by complete change their way of wanting , compromise it for the greater good. So they can reach their maximum peak of happiness.
Another way to be happy is to get what you want ( If that is what you really want, and you will really happy if you get it) you use trick and knowledge , logic and time to get what ever you want. Thereby reach their maximum happiness .
One can't not prove either one is superior to the other.
Aug 4 2013: When one think of seeking destruction as a way to reach their own personal need, other can not just come in and change his will with out killing him. His reason are legitimate (if only we reach that point I was talking about). Well, we can always use trick or our own philosophy to change his way of thinking, and that's only possible if he has a weak mental ability. If he has greater mental abilities , then we are kind of on the doom side , are we not?
Aug 4 2013: Pointing out the holes in your reasoning is impossible. You're not reasoning anything out; you're going round and round in circles. Your whole basic premise is untenable. A person intelligent and compassionate enough to want to help others and to see how they can do that is much more likely to be happier than a person who, clever or not, is selfish and narrow minded.
Aug 8 2013: No, I mean you have the will to enjoy life as it is, rather than fight for some thing that may makes you much more miserable. It's great. You should read some Buddhism and Confucianism books or watch some videos, the two are not against other religions. So if you follow Christianity, or you are a atheist, I hurt to read those book. Here is 40 min www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un_TQumIx3E (Confucius biography) and think if you like him or not :)))) Then this is a 2 hour http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qaKd0kMHAs Confucius saying, I think it's worthy 10 years work on it to understand and apply it fully. Here is two other alternatives videos, if you don't like the guy voice.
Aug 5 2013: I don't see your point exactly. As an artist? Neither, I choose to do what I like to do and if people like it, so be it, but I won't do stuff just because they like it. And I can't see the "misery" in that, in fact, I'd be really miserable as Justin Bieber. Well, unless I'd be ignorant and call my "work" special that truly deserves all the attention.
As a person? Misery is relative. I don't suffer from apathy and I certainly do not believe that "genius mind" is really all that depressing. I guess it's mostly based upon individuals. Though my idea of fun would probably be seen probably quite wicked and pointless, but I just do what ticks me and doesn't untick anyone else. Or at least I try not to untick anyone else.
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Aug 4 2013: no. I have yet to meet anyone in my travelings that wish nor want to be perceived as foolish,(of course the exception is ones want to 'act' foolishly).
if my genius means I could contribute to the happiness and well being of millions around the globe.....I would have to say yes. Now, when and if someone were to knock at the door to my home and present this option, I'll revisit your question Simon.
Aug 4 2013: The only suggestion I can think of is that you might consider using your time to sit in a quiet corner and ponder over such weighty questions as 'is it better to keep my fingers from typing so many inane sentences and perhaps be thought a fool, than to pour words out in a frenzied stream and prove it?'
Aug 4 2013: I choose genius. I was born with a beautifully brilliant mind and have a gift of an exceptional thought process that many do not share. I could and would be of great help to fellow human beings. The miseries you suggest I will incur will not last a life time. This brilliant mind of mine will quickly recognize the awesome and true realization that helping others brings more joy and self-satisfaction then any of my other endeavors and/or accomplishments !
Yes Simon..I definitely choose genius
Aug 4 2013: And since now you are a genius, you know better, if there is problem in the world, I will call you up with out you want it or not, and you must want it. To the contrary, I will honor you, both in peace and war time, and you are worthy of a genius regardless of what most of the other think.
Aug 4 2013: Let's take a Nobel Prize at an example, let's look at it as an ultimate way to serve society. To get that prize, you have to do a lot of learning and training. Doesn't seem like you will like to get the most happiness, isn't it?
Otherwise, you can choose to be the cool guy in high school right now. But it doesn't seem like you are going to be very helpful, isn't it?
Chances are, you could win the lottery, but you are most likely to invest that in education in hope of be more useful in helping people. Or you could be a fool and spend it all in a stupid car to get more chick.
What I mean is, a genius or a fool in my way of though is not define by by his/her IQ. For example: a Wall street worker is very rich because he is very smart, but he doesn't help any one, so he is a fool for he only wants to be happy himself. But now, he has to worry about losing money, or about his son in law may be a gold digger, so he may not be very happy, but that's is not likely to happen, and I call him the fool.
In the other hand, If a man spent 50 years of his life on researching on a vaccine that could save millions, and even though he may not find it, he is still a genius. And he spend all that time, not with his family, but with his research, so he is not likely to be maximize his happiness, but he just might find the vaccine.
You are more likely to choose path, but if you can do both then that's great, but most people are not that lucky, so you have to choose the path and take the chances. So head or tale?
See the point I want to show here, you can't see the future so you can only choose one path because you are playing with chances.


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so cute!!
We did this a while back and it was a lot of fun. Aubrey also enjoyed making them jump.
I just love this chubby hand in the picture :) The origami frog brought some memories from my childhood - making these things in my own kindergarten and feeling jealous of my friends who actually understood folding instructions. I could read, but I couldn't make a stupid frog. Even today I would probably be challenged to make it without having very detailed instructions at hand. I am extremely challenged at 3d manipulations - it's almost like a disability. On another hand, my husband designs his own origami patterns, so there is still genetic hope for Anna. So... the frog, I challenge you to submit to me. LOL


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The Psychology Department extends a warm welcome to our newest faculty member, Professor Heather Brenhouse, who will be joining our Behavioral Neuroscience area this semester!
The Department newsleter, Psych NUws, was able to track Professor Brenhouse down for some Q&A, and here's what they learned.
What is your background?
I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and attended high school in New Jersey. I received my BS in Psychobiology from Binghamton University in New York, I have an MS from Rutgers, and a PhD from Northeastern. I did my post-doctoral research at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School, then stayed at Harvard as Instructor and Assistant Professor until I came to NU.
How did you become interested in psychology?
My mother took a college course in introductory psychology when I was a freshman in high school. She absolutely hated the course, but I would sneak away with her textbook and read it instead of doing my own homework. In school, I fell in love first with biology, and then neuroscience, during discussions with my 12th grade biology teacher about the mind-body connection.
What made you want to earn a PhD and have a career in research?
I started in university as a pre-med student, but after my first experience as an undergraduate researcher in a laboratory, I quickly realized that the discovery side of science was what excited me the most. I spent some time between degrees working at biotech companies. By watching my peers and my superiors, I learned that being a PhD would set me up with the freedom to design my own research and to figure out exactly what it was about the brain that I wanted to know, which to me was a dream job.
I started out only driven by my fascination for how the brain works, but during my time at McLean Hospital, I have seen what an impact this kind of research has on people who are at risk for, or suffer from, psychiatric disease. So, what drives my research now is the possibility of protecting at-risk people from ever spiraling down into a lifetime of struggling with mental illness.
What kind of research do you do?
I study animal models of brain development and of the interaction between the environment, the brain, and the body's other biological systems (immune, endocrine, etc). My research involves how the normal development of the brain through juvenile and adolescent stages can be altered by early experiences, and how these changes can set the brain up for vulnerability to diseases such as schizophrenia, depression, and addiction.
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Hunting season.4 Reviews
I don't want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make ...
I scrunched my face, repulsed by the smell, "I have no money"
He studied me, "Skyler Olsen?".
I gasped, a homeless dude knew my name in a dark football field in Jersey if now wasn't the time to run like crazy then I don't know when is.
He sighed, "Never thought this is how we will meet again"
Oh so I know him....OK...Not that I remember but he obviously knew me.
"You don't remember me?", he moved next to me.
I took a step back and shook my head.
He chuckled bitterly, "Well I changed, you however didn't"
I frowned, forget that he knew me, now is the time to run while you're still not a victim to a severe cannibalism.
"Johnie Daredell", he sat next to me with a thump, "Belleville high school?"
I wrinkled my eyebrows, trying to remember...Johnie Daredell...Johnie Daredell...Johnie Daredell....Johnie Dardell...
It rang a certain bell but a very distant one..."Johnie Dare-bottle?!"
Johnie fucking Dare-bottle! Who would've fucking guessed! He was Gerard's drinking buddy back in high school, getting trashed with him all the time! Mikey and I hated him! I held him responsible for Gerard's drinking habits!
"How are you?"
Oh he's doing great, Skyler, just stopped by to say hello on his way to his mansion. Gah.
Johnie chuckled again, "Could've been worse. What do you do here anyway?"
"I dunno", I said truthfully, "I felt like going home"
"So you came to a football field? You never were the football field kinda chick", he was looking at me with a funny look.
He was different, and I don't mean he was supporting the homeless look kinda different but the difference came from within, you could feel the weariness on him, his exhaustion bounced off his skin and his eyes glowed with helpless/
I wondered if I wore my feeling too, did I look as desperate as I felt? Can you touch my sadness? Can a stranger walking down the street tell I've given up like I can see it on Johnie?
"I missed Jersey, it'll always be home"
"I'd give anything to get the fuck out of there", he sighed, leaning on the bench behind.
I chuckled, "Someone once you told me you can get out of Jersey but you can't get the Jersey out of you"
"You can always try", he smiled.
I shrugged, I always took Jersey for granted, like it's a fucking state where can it possibly go? And sure enough, it didn't go anywhere, after all the drama and the loses Jersey was still there in all it's glory and it was home.
The smell was familiar, and I knew the streets like the back of my hand, and in a way it was comforting cause it was familiar, I could see me and Frankie chasing each other in school yard on the first day of school, and I heard my childish laughter when Ray stole Mikey's lunch and a rush of smells and tastes and words rushed through my mind, all happening in Jersey.
So maybe Jersey was the place you must likely get infected with HIV while walking barefoot on the beach but it was my only connection to the people I loved most in the whole wide world.
"You still hang with G?"
"I married him", I bit my lip at the lie but I still didn't know how I'm supposed to explain my status, but 'we got married but it turned out you need a marriage license and the fucking priest ripped us off' sounds a little too long and a little more then lame.
Johnie nodded with a nostalgic smile on his face, "So how is he?"
"As usual", it wasn't a lie but it wasn't the truth either.
"And that annoying brother of his?"
"He's good"
I frowned.
"He always how to cause trouble and get away with it"
He offered me his paper bag, i didn't have to think hard what was in it, it was a bottle of vodka.
I bit my lips, I could practically feel the soothing drink burning it's way to my stomach, spreading through my veins, hitting every cell, making them heavy and numb and flowing to my brain, surrounding it in a sweet mist, making me forget everything, "Just one sip", and foolishly I accepted.
One thing led to another and let me tell you something, when Skyler says she'll have just one sip, it really means one sip per second! So you do the math cause she can't. Oh and she starts to talk funny...
I was telling him about Gerard and our problems, he told me how he lost everything he had cause of gambling.
"We're missing two things", I heard Johnie's voice say but I couldn't see him and freaked, "Johnie?"
"Music and the tree"
"Where are you?", I moaned.
An arm suddenly appeared in front of me, waving. I waved back, I wondered if it was attached to anyone, "Johnie?"
"I'm here", his voice boomed from under me but it couldn't possibly be Johnie cause the bleach was under me so unless he morphed into a fucking wooden crappy bleacher there's no way...Or was there?
"Johnie", I cried out.
"What the fuck?", he slurred.
My head followed the voice and I came face to face with Johnie who was lying on the next bottom bleacher, "You're so fucked up I don't even remember her name", he smiled stupidly.
I rolled over to look at him and rolled all the way down to the ground landing on the sand, "I flew!"
"You crushed", Johnie laughed.
I laughed too and then he laughed again and before I knew it, we were taking turns to fly.
He climbed up the top bleacher and then land on the ground with a loud crash sound and then I'd do the same.
"We need a tree", he sat and put his head into his palms, his dirty hair hung over his hands.
"It's the 24th, where would you find a fucking tree?", I sipped air from the empty vodka bottle, recovering from a rather painful 'landing'
Johnie stood up and began walking...Well walking is a rather strong word...Making his way to the north exit of the field.
I wondered if it be really smart to follow a drunken homeless guy who claimed we need a tree fuck knows where, I mentally shrugged...Oh it wasn't mentally...Anyway, I...Umm followed him.
He broke in a song, it echoed through the ally we were walking in 'I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for Christmas is you'
The words rang loudly but it wasn't Johnie's voice that filled my head, it was Gerard's version of the song.
How funny is that, fate I mean. Johnie had a good voice, it was kinda loud in a drunk sounding way but a lot worse singers were being played on TV, it could've easily been Johnie who made it big and Gerard could be a drunk homeless dude.
Who gets to say who gets to be homeless and who gets to live their dream.
Is it really fair?
But I didn't get to ponder long about it since we reached the woods in the end of the town.
"Got an ax?", he yelled over his shoulder casually.
Shit! He's gonna murder me with an ax...Kinda cool, "What for?", I asked suspiciously.
"The tree", he pointed at one of the few lamp posts.
Oh he's gonna murder the tree not me...I'm such a fucking paranoid!
We entered the dark woods. Shadows and all kind of hooting and howling hunted the woods, it's like a fucking zoo of spirits.
"We need a Christmas tree", he decided, standing in front of an oak.
"That's an oak tree", I rolled my eyes at his idiocy.
"Always a smart ass", Johnie snapped.
"Basic Christmas knowledge", I shrugged.
"Well where are the christmas trees?", he glared at me.
I shrugged.
Johnie muttered something about an ax as I wondered around to look for a Christmas tree when I heard a slamming sound.
I looked around startled to see Johnie's body slide down the oak, before I could manage to move any of my limbs, he got up and staggered away only to run into the tree again, "What the fuck!"
I ran to him only to see him slam into the tree for the 3rd time, "Stop!"
His face was covered in blood, a big wound was gracing his forehead, his nose bled and deep cuts were carved deep into his dirty face, "What are you doing?"
"I need an ax...Lena needs a Christmas tree..", his glazed eyes were looking beyond me, "I loved you...Blue eyes..."
I frowned, he was trying to knock down the tree.
I dragged him up to his feet but before he ran into the tree again I caught him in my arms, he started to cry and his body relaxed in my arms.
We stood like this for a while, I couldn't blame him for crying, his life was pathetic even more then mine but on some level it was our own fault.
Who asked him to drink? Who asked him to gamble? Who asked me to leave Gerard? Who asked me to allow my mother's words to sink so deeply? Why couldn't I let Gerard's words sink in instead?
Not one word of him telling me how loved I was sank in.
The song Johnie sang earlier echoed in my head again, bringing tears to my eyes.
My eyes burned, the tears felt like they were freezing with the cold winter wind.
A gun was fired not far from us and shattered our embrace.
"Get off the property!", a shadowy figure approached us but however dark it was, I couldn't ignore his rifle.
"Property?", Johnie called back, "The woods are public property!"
The wind was knocked out of me, that man was carrying a loaded guys and he argues with him?! How the fuck do I get involved with these idiots!?
"I count to 3", the man stopped behind another big oak tree, "If you punks don't get off my property, I will shoot you"
"Give me your best shot, motherfucker", Johnie position himself in front of me and raised his arms in the air, challenging the man to fire at him, I tugged on his dirty coat but he won't budge.
"Let's go, John!", I cried out, I didn't want to die like a deer on hunting season!
Johnie's eyes were sparkling, catching the moons rays.
At the sound of the man cocking the rifle, I finally managed to push John to run and we ran faster then the wind, like a fucking bunnies.
Breathless and panting we reached a lit street, it was empty and we could collapse on the pavement without risking looking stupid.
I looked around, we were still not far from the Way's house.
But sure enough, the 'wood' we wondered in was a private park at the edge of the town.
It belonged to a rich family, one of the owners won't bother with us but the servants sure as fuck would've shot us.
I looked at Johnie, his bloody face was washed with tears and sweat, I didn't know what to do with him. Take him home? To the hospital? We weren't friends but I couldn't just fucking leave him on the street.
"Do you have a place to stay?"
Johnie shrugged, "Go home, bitch"
OK...Nice much?
"Johnie", I exhaled, my heart rate going sky high, wasn't he talking about ax's earlier?
"Go away, fucking bitch!", he stood up and began walking away.
I remained on the curb, watching his back going into the darkness.


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From Proteopedia
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) interconverts pyruvate and lactate with concomitant interconversion of NADH and NAD(+). Although crystal structures of a variety of LDH have previously been described, a notable absence has been any of the three known human forms of this glycolytic enzyme. We have now determined the crystal structures of two isoforms of human LDH-the M form, predominantly found in muscle; and the H form, found mainly in cardiac muscle. Both structures have been crystallized as ternary complexes in the presence of the NADH cofactor and oxamate, a substrate-like inhibitor. Although each of these isoforms has different kinetic properties, the domain structure, subunit association, and active-site regions are indistinguishable between the two structures. The pK(a) that governs the K(M) for pyruvate for the two isozymes is found to differ by about 0.94 pH units, consistent with variation in pK(a) of the active-site histidine. The close similarity of these crystal structures suggests the distinctive activity of these enzyme isoforms is likely to result directly from variation of charged surface residues peripheral to the active site, a hypothesis supported by electrostatic calculations based on each structure. Proteins 2001;43:175-185.
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[LDHA_HUMAN] Defects in LDHA are the cause of glycogen storage disease type 11 (GSD11) [MIM:612933]. A metabolic disorder that results in exertional myoglobinuria, pain, cramps and easy fatigue.[1]
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1i10 is a 8 chain structure with sequence from Homo sapiens. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA.
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- Read JA, Winter VJ, Eszes CM, Sessions RB, Brady RL. Structural basis for altered activity of M- and H-isozyme forms of human lactate dehydrogenase. Proteins. 2001 May 1;43(2):175-85. PMID:11276087
- ↑ Maekawa M, Sudo K, Kanno T, Li SS. Molecular characterization of genetic mutation in human lactate dehydrogenase-A (M) deficiency. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1990 Apr 30;168(2):677-82. PMID:2334430


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Yeah, cord cutters aren't real and are of no concern:»Dish Boss Ergen: Cord Cutters Very Real
Indeed. Cord-cutting simply isn't happening in any significant or measurable way.Its the "cord nevers" (could you invent a more awkward term?), who may actually become relevant, as they grow and couple up and multiply and play house, and try their best to avoid buying double/triple-play.


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For freshman, I think it's really important to take each day at a time! When you come to college, it's not an instantaneous transition--you're not going to have new best friends or be used to living without your parents immediately. Don't get too discouraged by the changes that you're experiencing, and make sure that you try everything! You get out of college what you put into it, so it's important to get out on campus, get involved, and experience the different opportunities that are available to you on campus.
I'm from Portage, MI. I went to Portage Northern High School and graduated in 2011. In high school, I was involved in Forensics, a speaking sport, and was a varsity swimmer. I was also very involved with academics and volunteering, being an IB Diploma student.
When I applied to college, I went on tours everywhere I applied and also met with advisors at each University I was looking at. When I toured Western Michigan University, I was determined not to like it--being from Portage, Kalamazoo seemed too close to home to me! However, as soon as I toured, I loved the campus and the feel of the University. The tour definitely changed my mind about Western! I also loved how everyone at Western really made sure that all my needs were met and that I was comfortable on my tour. As it got closer to decision time, I narrowed my choices down to two schools--WMU and another school. Being interested in Speech Pathology, I wanted to sit in on a class and see if it was something that I was truly interested in. I sat in on a class and within five minutes, I knew that Speech Pathology was what I wanted to study and WMU was where I wanted to go!
College life at Western is so much fun! I love being involved on campus. One student organization that I am involved in is the Honors College Programming Council. With that, I help plan events and programs that the Lee Honors College puts on for its students. It's a great way to meet fellow Honors College students here on campus. I'm also involved in undergraduate research here on campus. I just finished volunteering on a project here at WMU in Speech Pathology!
Living in the residence halls is also really fun! It's great to live surrounded by fellow students and friends, and it's also very convenient to have my classes and the library five minutes away! In my free time, I love hanging out with my friends in the residence halls, reading, and attending awesome events on campus!


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Choking during oral... my boyfriend thinks it's hot when I choke?
so I get self conscious when I give my boyfriend oral; I can deepthroat, but I sometimes choke and I get really embarrassed - but he tells me he thinks its hot... do most other guys think it's hot too?
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mostly in porns girls are always choking when they give oral. so maybe that's why he likes it. also it makes a guy feel like his d*** is really big that's why you choke on it.
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No, and neither does your boyfriend. What he means to say is that he really loves the effort, that the fact that you want him in your throat is really appealing to him. The choking part is just a side-effect. He doesn't really want you to be uncomfortable.
If your boyfriend thinks it's hot when you choke while giving him a boyfriend it's because he watches porn a lot, and if that's the case then he's kinda forgotten what's normal and what's not to the point that he gets turned on to stupid stuff like that now. If you still like choking once in awhile when you deep throat him that's fine because that's up to you. It has absolutely nothing to do with giving a great bj. So no, I don't find it hot when a girl chokes when giving oral because isn't choking something that's not comfortable and what usually leads to puking? It's like saying that a guy finds it hot when a girl hurts when having sex because it's like she's a virgin. A normal isn't suppose to get turned on when his girl hurts trying to pleasure him.
It's a little arrogant of you to judge what people should or shouldn't find attractive while having sex. you shouldn't be judging this guy, saying he only gets turned on to stupid stuff because he watches porn. Choking or gagging can be just as pleasing to a guy's ears as when a girl moans during sex. They both add to our ego because it feels like our penis is big. I don't watch porn at all and I find it extremely hot when a girl gags on my d*** or even talks to me with my d*** in her mouth.
Then you're not normal. I can tell I wrote that fast by the typos I made. But no, because most guys would wonder what was going on down there if their girl was choking. They'd be more like, "Omgggg I hope she doesn't start not liking doing that." Choking signifies rough play and often dangerous play. Talking with your d*ck in your mouth is not choking. Choking is always unplanned. I'd say you have a weird sense of enjoyment if you enjoy a girl choking on your d*ck.
yeah its really hot
Definitely hot and yes it does show that extra little effort. Try using some Vick's chloraseptic spray like ten minutes before hand that will basically numb your throat a little and you should loose the gag reflex.
It's really hot, IF you don't get self-concious about it. It can be a turn on because it shows us you're really trying to take it all in. Also, it can help you drool and give a sloppier BJ, which is also a turn on. The wetter the better. So, don't be embarassed, just keep going and stay focused. It's really sexy.
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Are you d? D as in dick or d as in BIG DADDY. I just don't know anymore
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LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – Lubbock ISD is considering a plan to rebuild Murfee Elementary School and replace it with a new elementary school capable of holding 650 students or more, KCBD NewsChannel 11 has learned.
"If in fact this materializes, we would move Murfee students to Haynes for about a year and once the new school is built we'll bring them back into Murfee," said LISD Superintendent Karen Garza.
The new elementary would help bring high-tech, local education "into the 21st century." Once completed, students from Haynes Elementary would be moved into the new Murfee. We're told no teachers would lose their jobs.
Murfee and other projects would be paid for with a $220 million bond election that would "touch every school" in the district. Officials have told KCBD, NewsChannel 11 that this bond election would not call for an increase in taxes.
LISD is about to make final payments on old debts so the new proposal would not increase taxes. Murfee would just be one of many projects on the list. The election could be as early as November 2010 and construction could begin as early as in June of 2011.
The district met with a certain group of parents Wednesday and Thursday to explain and get feedback. Officials will offer to meet with all parents of the two schools in the coming week.
LISD School Board Vice President Steve Massengale encouraged concerned parents to call and ask questions. "If you have concerns contact your principal, contact your trustee, all questions are good questions and everyone's here available to answer those questions," he said.
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How do they get all that water in Vegas?
I just got back from a ladies weekend in Las Vegas and if there is one urban query I took away from the whole trip, it was: where on Earth do they get all this water in the middle of a desert??
Maybe it is because we were staying at the Bellagio Hotel, where every hour a giant man-made pond spurts water into the air to the tunes of Celine Dion and Faith Hill.
Bellagio Fountains spurting along to Celine Dion
All of the major hotels consume massive amounts of water and that doesn't even include household water consumption in a city of almost 2 million people. Everywhere you look there are water fountains, water falls, water displays, even canals. Las Vegas has made water into an art form.
Apparently the city of Las Vegas gets 88% of its public water from Lake Mead, a reservoir created by the Hoover Dam (however most of the casinos do not use the water from Lake Mead, but from their own aquifers). Currently, Lake Mead is 80 feet below it's normal level from 10 years of drought.
No doubt being on constant drought watch would explain why, according to a recent study by Yahoo Finance, Las Vegas is now the wisest water smart city in the country.
Major hotels, like the MGM Grand, have begun installing low flow toilets and shower heads are in every guest room, with drought-resistant landscaping and smart water features outside. And at the Bellagio, those majestic fountains spray well water instead of tapping into the city's fragile drinking supply.
One of the most innovative and well publicized conservation programs in the Las Vegas Valley promotes the removal of turf - thousands of homeowners are realizing that having a lush lawn in the middle of the desert is probably not the most sustainable way to live.
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According to Doug Bennet of the South Nevada Water authority, "the principal thing we are doing is asking people to change their landscaping. So more than 40,000 properties in the valley have converted their lawns to other types of ornamental landscaping, like desert landscaping. That is saving us 8.5 billion gallons of water a year."
All of these water conservation efforts have not stopped the Southern Nevada Water Authority from applying for water rights in several basins in Nevada and the Snake Valley in Utah as part of a plan to send water to Las Vegas through a 285-mile long pipeline.
Opponents of the pipeline say it is time city leaders developed plans for sustainable communities that recognize a hotter climate and dwindling water supplies.
This is probably something you won't be thinking about when you are partying until 4am and lying poolside, but definitely gives you a greater appreciation for Vancouver's rainy climate (maybe).
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The Africana Studies Department focuses on the historical transformation of African peoples as they spread throughout the Atlantic World and beyond. Central to the department is the exploration of the experiences of African peoples with subjugation and liberation as well as their struggle for self-determination and self-expression.
A concentration in Africana studies consists of 11 courses: 220, 221 (or History 141 for the Classes of 2010, 2011 and 2012), 301, 381 or 382, one course focusing on gender and sexuality at the 200 or 300-level, one 400-level seminar, 549 (beginning with the Class of 2013), 550 and three approved electives. Only one 100-level course will be accepted and the other two electives must be at or above the 200- level. Concentrators are encouraged to have a basic working knowledge of an appropriate language other than English. The department will accept study abroad and/or coursework in overseas programs toward the concentration with the approval of the chair. Before electing a concentration in Africana studies, students must meet with the chair to design a program of study, planning in advance so that they will be able to complete prerequisites for courses counting toward the concentration.
The Senior Program in Africana Studies is an interdisciplinary, year-long project culminating in a thesis, performance or exhibition. The department must approve the project in the fall of the student's senior year. Any member of the department may supervise the Senior Project. Students who have an average of 3.3 (88) or higher in the concentration may receive honors through distinguished work in 550. A complete description of the Senior Program is available from the chair.
A minor in Africana Studies must include 220, 221, 381 or 382, one 400-level seminar and one elective.
The following courses may be used by concentrators and minors to fulfill their core and elective requirements. Certain variable topics elective courses from other disciplines not listed may be substituted with permission of the chair. Please consult the appropriate departments and programs for full descriptions of courses, requirements and prerequisites.
101F Introduction to Africana Studies.
Examines the nature, methods and development of black/Africana studies. A comparative and interdisciplinary introduction to the study of African and diaspora cultures and history. Emphasis will be on an exploration of some of the key texts and issues. Section 02 - Writing-Intensive. Limit of 20. Section 01: Westmaas Section 02: Merrill.
103F Principles of Geoscience: Geology and Human Events in North Africa and the Middle East.
An interdisciplinary study exploring the influence of environment, water resources, climate change and bedrock geology of North Africa and the Middle East on prehistory, history, international relations and prospects for the future. Special emphasis on developing GIS skills. (Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning.) (Proseminar.) Three two-hour class sessions per week. Required field trip to the Adirondack region. Not open to students who have taken any other course in Principles of Geoscience. (Same as Geosciences 103.) Maximum enrollment, 16. Tewksbury.
105F Blackness in American Popular Culture.
This course explores representations of blackness in American popular culture. Readings and films serve as a point of departure for questioning what constitutes popular culture and considering its function in our society. Using an interdisciplinary lens that takes into account social, political, cultural, and historical realities we interrogate how representations of blackness circulate and assess how they impact individuals and the larger society. The course is organized thematically, covering popular culture in a variety of contexts from print media to visual arts. C Thompson.
Performing Blackness.
Focuses on the revolutionary work of performance artists in the Diaspora and the ways in which they use the arts as a form of political dissent, dissidence, celebration and social change. A look at the historic interrelationship between identity, social change and the performance arts, considering artists' creative powers as consumers, producers, critics, supporters, objects and subjects of "art" as expressed in selected examples of contemporary visual art, theatre, music, film, spoken word poetry and other texts. (Writing-intensive.) Maximum enrollment, 20.
Introduction to Afro-Latina/o History and Cultures.
Examines Afro-Latino culture and history, developing a broad historical overview while focusing on the continuing demographic changes of the present generation in and across the Americas. A focus on important historical and cultural links between African Americans and Latinos of African descent. Exposure to a variety of historical, literary and artistic sources, and the perspectives of important scholars and theorists, permits a critical introduction to the works and ideas that have formed the core of the growing field in Afro-Latino/a studies. (Writing-intensive.) Maximum enrollment, 20.
140S Understanding Caribbean Carnival.
Introduces the Carnival tradition in the Caribbean, examining the rise of Carnival from its slavery and post-emancipation roots; the political and historical dynamic associated with Carnival customs; the complex cultural expressions forged by Carnival's unique mix of folklore and religion including vodun, dance and dress styles, satire and musical forms like reggae and calypso; the interrelations between the economic and cultural products created by Caribbean peoples, and the spread, content and impact of modern Carnival to large North American cities. Westmaas.
160F History of Jazz.
A study of jazz from its origins (its African heritage, blues and ragtime) to 1950. A survey of jazz styles, including New Orleans and Chicago styles, boogie-woogie, swing, bebop and cool jazz. Not open to seniors. (Same as Music 160.) Woods.
The Mestizo Metropolis: Racialization and the American Global City.
Focuses on the strategic roles that emerging Latino/a and African communities play in urban centers like Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami and San Antonio. Explores how both groups establish and maintain distinctive social and cultural identities in the American metropolis. Film, literature, art, architecture and the media will examine the varying forms of cultural expression and representation of both groups. (Writing-intensive.) Maximum enrollment, 20.
African Americans and Cinema.
Exploration of the history of cinema produced by African Americans and the representation of African Americans in cinema. Topics include early cinema, D.W. Griffith's Birth of a Nation; Oscar Micheaux and the "race films" of the 1920s-1940s; early jazz films; Richard Wright's Native Son as novel and film; Hollywood "problem pictures" of the 1940s-1950s; radical 1960s-1970s experiments by William Greaves, Melvin Van Peebles, and the "LA Rebellion"; Daughters of the Dust; Spike Lee, and Marlon Riggs. Course hosts visits by accomplished filmmakers and scholars. (Same as Comparative Literature 202 and Art History 202.)
African-American History to 1877.
Traces African-American history from the slave trade through the end of Reconstruction. Course material will include secondary and primary sources, including slave narratives, court documents, photography, music, and advertisements. The course will consider broad themes, including agency and resistance, the relationship of race to categories of gender, class, and sexuality, and the meaning of freedom. (Same as History 203.)
204S African-American History from 1877 to the Present.
Examines the history of African Americans in the post-emancipation United States, looking closely at black communities during periods of industrialization, migration, war, and globalization. Lectures and discussion will draw on primary sources, including films, novels, poetry, radio and television, and speeches. Conversations will focus on the diversity of experiences and identities that have comprised the African-American experience in the United States. (Same as History 204.) Day Moore.
The Politics of Difference.
Emergence of "race" and "culture" as terms and associated concepts from history of colonial relations and in 20th-century anthropological thought. History and development of interrelation among terms and concepts with attention to historical and cross-cultural contexts, including space, class and gender, cultural racism in contemporary Europe, diversity and multiculturalism in contemporary U.S., and additional cases elsewhere in the world. Prerequisite, one course in anthropology. (Same as Anthropology 214.)
218S Politics of Africa.
Comparative examination of the domestic politics of sub-Saharan Africa. Central focus on explaining the recent rise of both multi-party democracy and state collapse across the continent. Examination of the colonial legacy, the nature of the African state, ethnic conflict, class divisions, the role of the military and the problems of economic underdevelopment. Prerequisite, 112, 114 or Africana Studies 101. (Same as Government 218.) Olarinmoye.
South African Women: Contemporary and Historical Issues, 1913-Present.
Examines historical and contemporary isuues affecting South African women in the pre and post-Apartheid eras. There is an urgent need for critical reexamination of the nature of citizenship and gender in South Africa as mediated by structures of power: the state, the nation, the family. The legacy of political transformation shaped by the social movements women developed during the anti-apartheid struggle will be explored through various forms of cultural production: literature, art and film.
220F Imagining Africa.
The idea of Africa historically has served as a metaphor for exoticism, sexuality or savagery in western discourse. In the contemporary world, it has been imagined as the site of seemingly insoluble problems such as the collapse of the state, genocide and famine. The course explores popular notions of Africa and its relationship to a global African Diaspora. Carter.
221F Africa in Diaspora.
Examines the experience of African people in the Americas, Europe and Africa from the 13th century to 1968. Themes include slavery and resistance, the return to Africa, freedom after emancipation, the struggle for democracy and a place in civil society, the struggle against empire and imperialism, migration and immigration, race and color ideology, revolution and rebellion, and the struggle for civil liberty. Explores the historical meaning of being black in the Atlantic world and how African people have shaped and been shaped by the historical developments of the past seven centuries. H Merrill.
222F Race, Gender and Culture.
A critical philosophical examination of the normative categories of race, gender and culture. Topics include the origin, character and function of racial, gender and social identities. Analysis will focus on questions concerning the malleability of these identities, as well as questions concerning their psychological and social significance. (Writing-intensive.) Prerequisite, One course in philosophy, Africana studies or women's studies. (Same as Philosophy 222 and Women's Studies 222.) Maximum enrollment, 20. Franklin.
Black Female Voices: Writing Women of Color in the African Diaspora.
Explores the different ways black women have struggled for equality, constructed their own identity and understood their own place in American history. Emphasizes critical thinking about African American women's history and focuses on the many forms with which we tell the stories of women's lives. (Same as American Studies 223.)
Gender, Space and Identity in the African Diaspora.
Examines the centrality of space and gender in the taken for granted ways we think about the world and its organization. How does gender intersect with class, race and other power relations embedded in the places where we live our daily lives? Explores how men and women come to occupy different places in the world – literally and figuratively – or occupy the same places in different ways. Case studies focus on the spatial scales of the body, home, public spaces, the workplace, borders, diasporic and spaces of migration, and the nation and state across the African Diaspora. (Same as Women's Studies 224.)
229S African American Women's Fiction.
In this course, we will explore the literary contributions of 20th century African American women fiction writers. More specifically, we will examine the shared and distinctive ways in which Black women writers represent the politics of Black womanhood in their writings. In addition to analyzing representations of Black female identity within the works of Zora Neale Hurston, Ann Petry, Toni Cade Bambara, Alice Walker, Gloria Naylor, J. California Cooper, and others, we will trace specific themes such as: race, gender, class, power, and privilege. Courtney Thompson.
230F Black Internationalism: The Making of Black Political Culture.
An examination of the development of a vibrant black political culture that was transnational in scope and predicated on the shared experiences of people of African descent. Drawing upon the networks of communication created by the spread of ideas, news and rumor during the slave revolts in the Caribbean at the end of the 18th century, as well as writings that included novels, political tracts, speeches, newspapers and magazines in the 19th and 20th centuries. (Writing-intensive.) Prerequisite, 101 or one course in government, history or sociology. Maximum enrollment, 20.
Geographies of Race and Gender.
Examines how "natural" differences of gender and race are created through discourses, images and everyday practices in particular spatial contexts. Using historical and fictional texts, ethnographies, theoretical discussions and films the course explores the production of racial and gender differences in European development and imperialist expansion. Focuses on three historical periods in the production of racialized and gendered geographies: plantation/slave societies in the Americas, African Colonialism, contemporary globalization and ethnic diversity in Europe. (Same as Women's Studies 233.)
Black Women Activists Writing Change.
In this course, we will explore the life writings of 20th century Black women activists. Using the autobiographical perspectives of Emma Mashinini, Shirley Chisholm, Wangari Maathai, Anne Moody, and Mamphela Ramphele as a primary lens, we will investigate constructions of Black female identity and how these women challenged and/or reinforced cultural expectations of Black womanhood. In addition, we will consider some of the different dimensions of their activist work along with relevant scholarship on Black women's tradition of resistance.
238S African-American Theatre from Ira Aldridge to August Wilson.
Study, discussion and oral performance of selected works of drama by African-Americans from the 1860s to the present. Focuses on themes within the plays in relation to the current social climate and how they affect the play's evolution in the context of changing U.S. cultural and political attitudes. (Oral Presentations.) Prerequisite, 110 or 120. Open to sophomores and juniors only. (Same as Theatre 238.) Cryer.
242S The Black Self: Identity and Consciousness.
A philosophical exploration of a variety of historical and contemporary works that illuminate and influence the phenomenological experience of being black. (Writing-intensive.) Prerequisite, One course in philosophy or Africana studies, or consent of instructor. (Same as Philosophy 242.) Maximum enrollment, 20. Franklin.
259F Studies in Jazz.
A study of the life, times and music of selected jazz musicians from 1950 to the present. Emphasis on the range of jazz styles from that era including funky, fusion and free jazz. Prerequisite, 160 or consent of instructor. (Same as Music 259.) Woods.
African-American Popular Music.
A study of the music of selected popular African-American artists, including rhythm-and-blues artists, black gospel soloists and performers of soul music and rap music. Focus on the social issues, musical modes of expression and cultural importance of the artists. Prerequisite, one full-credit course in music. (Same as Music 262.)
Race, War and Society in United States History.
An examination of the relationship between war and racial ideologies in the development of American social relations from the colonial period to the present. Specifically focuses on how issues of race have been central to the ways in which war has been conceptualized and waged both within the United States and beyond. Explores how the social, cultural, regional evolution of the United States is intimately connected to the encounters of various racial-ethnic groups with violence emerging in the context of periods of warfare. (Same as History 268.)
278S South Africa, 1652-2004.
Survey from the first Dutch settlement on the Cape in 1652 through the first multiracial democratic election in 1994. Issues will be explored through the experiences of indigenous peoples, such as the Khoisan, Zulu and Xhosa, migrant laborers from Asia, the "coloured" community, Afrikaners and British settlers. (Same as History 278.) Grant.
301S Knowledge and Method in Global African Studies.
The methods of scholars differ from the creative processes of artists, but the knowledge they produce provides disciplinary takes on the same reality. Examines exemplary works of scholarship, art, literature, music and film, and focuses on the method and/or process by which these works are made. Uses these works to unravel the nuts and bolts of scholarly writing, citing sources, internal citations and organization as students produce their own writing using at least three of the methods/approaches discussed in the class. (Writing-intensive.) Prerequisite, 220, 221 or consent of instructor. Maximum enrollment, 12.
Black Popular Culture.
Examines black popular culture of the African diaspora through an exploration of a series of representations, cultural practices and folk traditions. Participants will interrogate the "black experience" and its legacy in aspects of consumer culture, film, music (jazz, hip hop, blues), television, social class and gender. Considers the methodological and theoretical implications of these approaches for both anthropological inquiry and Africana studies. (Writing-intensive.) Maximum enrollment, 20.
Seminar in e-Black Studies: Race and Cyberculture.
The term "eBlack studies" describes the ongoing application of current digital information technology toward the production, dissemination and collection of historical knowledge critical to the discipline of black studies and to the overall black experience. Explores the future of scholarship, teaching and community work through the use of eBlack studies and explores digital culture as it critically interrogates, interprets, defines and documents the experiences of people of African descent. Applications like Google, Facebook, MySpace and Second Life will be examined. Maximum enrollment, 12.
Pan-African Perspectives in the 21st Century.
A focus on Pan-Africanism as a philosophy, social movement and cultural phenomenon, specifically focusing on the impact of the movement and the thrust for dignity by African peoples globally. Within Pan-Africanism itself the course will seek to redefine critical aspects of Pan-Africanism in light of interventions by African feminists to end the silences relating to patriarchy and gender oppression. (Writing-intensive.) Maximum enrollment, 20.
Reclaiming an Ancient African Past.
Examines the ancient evidence for the Afrocentric claim of the African genesis of Western civilization. Explores the modern political context of and debate around the backlash of eurocentric scholars against these claims as well as the epistemological framing of the sociology of knowledge. (Writing-intensive.) (Same as Classics 308.) Maximum enrollment, 20.
310F Black Women's Experience in the United States.
Examination of the experiences of black women in the United States from 1800-2006. Emphasis on the intellectual history of black women. Topics include the legacy of slavery, the role and influence of religion and the black church, the history of black women's education, the development of black feminism, the roles of and attitudes toward black lesbian and bisexual women, the role and impact of black women in popular culture and music. (Writing-intensive.) (Oral Presentations.) Prerequisite, 101 or consent of instructor. (Same as Women's Studies 310.) Maximum enrollment, 20. Haley.
321F Haiti and the Caribbean.
An introduction to Haiti's history since the 1791 slave revolt and the creation of the Haitian state. Examines the historical, political, geo–political relationships that Haiti held with Europe and its Caribbean and North American neighbors; Haiti's antislavery impact on the Americas and the Caribbean; the consequences of the U.S. occupation of Haiti; Haiti's political and economic tragedy in the 20th century from the reign of the Duvaliers to the consequences of the tragic earthquake of 2010. Prerequisite, 221. Westmaas.
Globalization and African Diaspora in Europe.
Europe is a contested site of identity, citizenship and belonging where postcolonial populations have become increasingly visible. Focusing on the lives people of African descent and the border between Europe and Africa, explores globalization in contemporary Europe while examining such issues as economic and political restructuring, border politics, colonial legacies, national and 'hybrid' identity, transnationalism, the meaning of 'home', humanitarianism and refugees, European immigration policies and detention spaces, and the politics of fear. (Proseminar.) (Same as Anthropology 328.) Maximum enrollment, 16.
Digital History and New Media: Theories and Praxis.
Focuses on the process of creating digital history and the impact of digital media technologies on the theory and practice of U.S. history and critical race theory, broadly defined. Readings, labs/workshops and discussions address the philosophy and practice of digital history, questioning how digital tools and resources are enabling and transforming analysis both in traditional print scholarship, and in emerging digital scholarship across the humanities. (Same as American Studies 330.) Maximum enrollment, 12.
340S Race and American Democracy.
Survey of the role of race and equality in American democracy. Special emphasis on understanding how notions of racial equality have advanced and declined throughout American history and the role of race in current American politics. (Writing-intensive.) Prerequisite, one 200-level course in American politics. (Same as Government 340.) Maximum enrollment, 20. Klinkner.
Post-Conflict Truth, Reconciliation and Social Justice: South Africa and Rwanda.
Explores moments of political and social violence in contemporary eastern and southern Africa, and efforts to promote peace-building and social justice in the aftermath of violent conflicts including creating institutions that will foster lasting peace, stability and reconciliation. In the context of South Africa and Rwanda, explores a variety of international and national mechanisms for pursuing peace-building and justice, including apologies, truth and reconciliation commissions, war crimes tribunals, reparations and reconstruction. Maximum enrollment, 12.
Unraveling Cleopatra.
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373S Black Women Activists Writing Change.
In this course, we will explore the life writings of 20th century Black women activists. Using the autobiographical perspectives of Emma Mashinini, Shirley Chisholm, Wangari Maathai, Anne Moody, and Mamphela Ramphele as a primary lens, we will investigate constructions of Black female identity and how these women challenged and/or reinforced cultural expectations of Black womanhood. In addition, we will consider some of the different dimensions of their activist work along with relevant scholarship on Black women's tradition of resistance. Prerequisite, Introduction to Africana Studies or a 200 level course in Africana Studies on gender, women, or sexuality. Courtney Thompson.
Ancient Egypt.
A study of the history of ancient Egypt and of its interaction with other ancient African kingdoms, including Nubia, Kush and Punt. Examination of Egypt's prehistory, language, social and gender relations, and cultural development. (Writing-intensive.) Prerequisite, 240 or Africana Studies 101. (Same as Classics 374.) Maximum enrollment, 20.
381F Freedom.
This course offers a broad, interdisciplinary exploration of the concept of freedom in the U.S.. Ultimately, it is designed to provide students with an appreciation for the ways in which our understanding of freedom---what it represents and what it requires-- continues to evolve. (Writing-intensive.) Prerequisite, 220, 221 or consent of instructor. Maximum enrollment, 20.
382S Global African Social Movements.
A broad, interdisciplinary introduction to global social and political movements in Africa and the Americas throughout a 200-year period from the revolutions at the end of the 18th century to the modern political and social movements. Addresses theories of social movements, their racial and cultural formation, the variations in type and consequence of movements, and the contexts in which they arose. Examples of movements to be studied are the anti-slavery movement, the Pan-Africanist movement, the women's movement and the rise of modern NGOs. (Writing-intensive.) Prerequisite, 101, 220, 221 or consent of instructor. Maximum enrollment, 20. Westmaas.
405S Seminar: Black Feminist Thought.
Interdisciplinary examination of the tradition of black feminist thought as it spans African and African-American heritages. Exploration of how black women are not simply victims of oppression but visionary agents of change. Areas examined include history, literature, music, art, education, sociology and film. Prerequisite, one course in women's studies or consent of instructor. (Same as Women's Studies 405.) Maximum enrollment, 12. Haley.
435F Seminar in Urban Worlds.
An important part of the black experience in the Americas has been shaped by and unfolded in complex black urban worlds. As a symbol of an imagined black experience the notion of the ghetto often serves as a flashpoint in popular culture, policy debates and social memory. Explores the idea of the isolated inner city community or ghetto in history as well as the great creativity, challenges and triumphs of black urban life. Prerequisite, 220, 221 or 381. Maximum enrollment, 12. D Carter.
495S Topic: TBA.
A course designed to examine race and diversity issues in the sporting world from the early 20th century to the present day. Topics will examine the impact of race and racism in major world sports and the Olympic movement - inclusive of soccer, tennis, boxing, cricket, baseball , and athletics . Open to juniors and seniors only. Concentrators and minors given priority. Maximum enrollment, 12.
549F Senior Seminar in Africana Studies.
Critical evaluation of selected topics in the field of Africana Studies. Culminates in written presentation of a detailed thesis/project proposal. Maximum enrollment, 20. Merrill.
550S Senior Program.
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Remember your internet connection is already filtered by your ISP. It's called Cleanfeed. Regardless I doubt any central filtering system proposed will work (Cleanfeed is already easily evaded). Plus it might fall foul of the Human Rights Act.
Last edited by Geoff; 18th April 2012 at 02:36 PM.
The information gained from the Internet is perfectly safe. The danger lies in individuals use of that information and in this case it is up to parents to teach the difference between right and wrong. Yet again the responsibility of parenting is being passed to the state, very soon our children will be raised in farms only to meet adults when they are old enough.
Now, in the meantime, what are we going to do about those kitchen knives?
All very true, but some people struggle with tying shoelaces, let alone anything that requires a modicum of intelligence to operate....Modern OSs have filters. Most routers have filters. IpCop is free. Thin end of the wedge.
I had to explain this to my Dad who innocently asked me to sign a petition along these lines. I had to decline and explain about the IWF filters all ready in use and how it leads to creep and would rather parents took an interest in what their kids did, like he did at some very awkward moments to me. He seemed a bit crest fallen but accepted it.
Out of interest how many have now read the full report including the transcripts of the oral evidence?
Cleanfeed, of course, blocked a Wikipedia page of a music album because they considered the cover to be a child abuse image, so even the most well meaning of intentions ends up in censorship.
No-one is calling for compulsory filtering here though - at least, not as far as I've read - so this is a different proposition. And whilst I personally wouldn't use it because I'm happier using the Windows Live filter, a lot of people are not even that technical, and just want something to set up once and work without their intervention.
It is just lazy parenting though. And given that I saw my first naughty magazine at about 11 and I turned out relatively normal and capable of healthy relationships*, it's not necessarily the danger that MPs are painting it as. That's politicians for you, though.
Unfortunately yes.... Like for example the moron on the M62 this morning who almost side-swiped me and was picking his nose, and using his mobile at the same time.... Land Rover 1. Frightened little fool 0... and they're allowed to procreate?
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It isn't. [At least, it sounds like they want it on by default]
All the current filters aren't fool-proof and they end up flagging things for stupid reasons.
For example, this thread [and by extension all of Edugeek] would be flagged as adult material because of the "porn" in the title.
All this because people don't want to look after their own children.
Last edited by X-13; 19th April 2012 at 10:01 AM.
Clearly, yes, this is all stuff that needs to be done by the parents not a filter. Unfortunately, back in the real world, there is a significant portion of parents who just don't give a damn.Originally Posted by The article
EDIT: re-reading that quote, it's not actually very clear is it - so it's opt in to access adult material? or it's an opt-in filter? because presumably accessing the adult material is opting out of the filter? if they are genuinely proposing an automatic filter on the internet then yeah, that suddenly shifts into the sinister and my opinion on the matter likewise shifts.
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