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Employing an effective control strategy can increase the efficiency of a heat pump system. Numerous approaches can be taken to implement an enhanced control scheme; examples of which include capacity control techniques, improved expansion valve control and optimised secondary side control.
A product survey of commercially available heat pumps revealed little diversity amongst packaged heat pump models. Some of the more sophisticated models employ hot-gas bypass capacity control, manual stepped control of the indoor fan speed and automatic stepless control of the outdoor fan speed. Advanced control devices, like inverter driven variable speed compressors and electronic expansion valves (EEVs) were only evident in higher-value units, like multi-split air conditioning systems. However, there is evidence to suggest that some of these technologies are being employed in packaged heat pump units. Midea, an Asian manufacturer, have incorporated an inverter driven compressor and an EEV in a range of split unit air conditioners and packaged heat pumps.
The capacity control techniques that are most likely to be employed in the SHERHPA project are traditional on/off compressor control, possibly with twin compressor utilisation. Although stepless capacity control is technically viable, it is unlikely that it will be considered in the current project. Considering control of refrigerant expansion, it is most likely that thermostatic expansion valves will be incorporated in all of the SHERHPA prototypes. Although EEV devices are technically feasible, their use is only
justified where significant variation in capacity is expected, and where the additional financial cost is not an issue for the control strategies proposed, thermostatic devices are likely to moderate superheat satisfactorily. Secondary side control is of interest to the SHERHPA project. Controlling the motor speed of the secondary fans and pumps can produce a reduction in the condensing pressure at lower ambient conditions, thereby minimising compressor power consumption. Decreased condensing pressure is achieved by increasing the flow of the secondary fluid. Therefore, the reduced compress or power consumption is achieved at the expense of increased fan or pump power consumption. As a result, an optimised control scheme must be developed, which minimises the total power consumption of the compressor and the fan or pump. Control of brine circulation rate or evaporator speed may also offer potential, and should be considered.


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Nissan Motor Company Ltd. on December 3 announced the launch of the all-new 100 percent electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF, which goes on sale December 20 at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. It will be followed by the United States, also in December, and in select European markets in early 2011. Release in other global markets is set for 2012.
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Nissan LEAF is a newly developed EV designed for the mass market, offering new mobility for a sustainable zero-emission society. Achieving outstanding environmental performance as a zero-emission vehicle with no tailpipe emissions, including CO2, Nissan LEAF is powered by a lithium-ion battery and an electric motor. It provides unique driving experience, delivering strong, smooth acceleration performance and quietness comparable to luxury vehicles in every speed range. It also offers superior handling stability realized by its excellent weight balance.
As a specifically designed electric vehicle, Nissan LEAF supports the comfortable life and completely new values that an EV provides. With enough interior space to accommodate five adults, Nissan LEAF features a driving range of 200 km (on JC08 mode), enough to satisfy the needs of most customers. Nissan LEAF also utilizes an advanced IT system, providing customers with convenient functional support.
The price of Nissan LEAF starts from 3,764,250 yen, including the consumption tax. Since customers in Japan are eligible to receive up to 780,000 yen through government EV incentives for fiscal year 2010, the consumer's net price for Nissan LEAF starts from 2,984,250 yen. Nissan LEAF also qualifies for preferential tax breaks under the Japanese "tax system to promote the diffusion of environmentally friendly vehicles" as next generation automobiles, thereby fully exempting it from the automobile acquisition tax and automobile weight tax until fiscal year 2011. Since it also qualifies for the "Automobile Green Tax Scheme," the automobile tax is reduced by 50% for one year starting from the next fiscal year following registration.
To help ensure comfortable, convenient and safe use of the new EV, Nissan offers a "Nissan zero-emission Support Program" for individual customers. The program which includes EV-IT communication charge, maintenance support such as regular inspections and the first car safety inspection, charging at Nissan dealers, discount service for Nissan Rentacar and emergency support in case of trouble - at the monthly rate of 1,500 yen. For corporate customers, Nissan provides "Nissan EV Fleet Maintenance Service."
Nissan dealers nationwide also provide "one-stop service" - from vehicle purchase to arranging for the preparation of a charging environment for detached houses. In addition, 200-volt normal charging is available at about 2,200 Nissan dealers nationwide. About 200 of these dealers are equipped with quick chargers that can charge the battery up to 80% of its full capacity in about 30 minutes. At least one quick-charge unit is available within a 40-kilometer radius throughout the country for the convenience of Nissan LEAF drivers.
With the goal of becoming a global leader in zero-emission mobility, Nissan, in conjunction with Renault, has signed more than 80 partnerships for zero-emission mobility with governments, municipalities and companies worldwide.
Key features of the new Nissan LEAF are:
Onboard EV service (while driving)
Offboard EV service (before and after driving)
Other Key Safety and Environmental Technologies
Price: X: 3,764,250 yen/ G: 4,060,350 yen, including consumption tax
Nissan Zero Emission Web site

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Team QMJHL Announces Leadership Group
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, in association with the Canadian Hockey League, announced today that Pierre-Olivier Joseph of the Charlottetown Islanders will serve as Team QMJHL Captain for the 2018 CIBC Canada Russia Series that will take place in Sherbrooke and Drummondville.
Serving as Joseph's three assistants will be: Acadie-Bathurst Titan captain Noah Dobson, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies captain Rafaël Harvey-Pinard and Antoine Morand, who wears the "C" for the Halifax Mooseheads.
Joseph has been the Charlottetown Islanders captain for the past two seasons after wearing an "A" during his sophomore campaign. Selected in the fifth round of the 2015 QMJHL Draft, the 19-year-old defenceman flashed his skill early in his QMJHL career and convinced the Arizona Coyotes to make him their first-round pick, 23rd overall, during the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He is no stranger to having a letter on his jersey after serving as Team QMJHL's assistant captain during last year's CIBC Canada Russia Series.
Dobson, the 6ʻ03ʺ defenceman, was for his part taken with the 12th overall pick of the latest NHL Draft by the New York Islanders. After winning both the President Cup and Memorial Cup with the Titan last season, Dobson will be taking part in the CIBC Canada Russia Series for the second time this year.
While Harvey-Pinard has not been drafted by any NHL team yet, he did receive an invitation to the latest Vegas Golden Knights training camp. A perfect example of perseverance, he was formerly drafted by Rouyn-Noranda in the eighth round of the 2015 QMJHL Draft. Harvey-Pinard will also be taking part in the CIBC Canada Russie Series for a second straight year.
As for Morand, the Anaheim Ducks made him their second-round pick, 60th overall, during the 2017 edition of the NHL Draft. Just like Dobson, he was a key member of the Titan team that won both the President Cup and Memorial Cup last season. He joined Halifax as part of an off-season trade before eventually being named captain of his new team. Morand is truly a veteran of the CIBC Canada Russia Series, this year marking his third straight time as a member of Team QMJHL.
In 15 years of competition against the Russian National Junior Team, the OHL has a record of 24-5-1 in this series following a 5-2 loss in Owen Sound and a 4-2 victory in Sudbury last season.
The 2018 CIBC Canada Russia Series is supported by title sponsor CIBC, the Official Bank of the CHL, along with associate sponsors Kia Canada, Sherwin-Williams, Cooper Tires, and Kubota Canada. All games will be broadcast nationally on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.
2018 CIBC Canada Russia Series Schedule:
Game 1 – Monday November 5 at Kamloops, BC
Game 2 – Tuesday November 6 at Vancouver, BC
Game 3 – Thursday November 8 at Sarnia, ON
Game 4 – Monday November 12 at Oshawa, ON
Game 5 – Tuesday November 13 at Sherbrooke, QC
Game 6 – Thursday November 15 at Drummondville, QC
For event information including how to purchase tickets please visit http://chlcanadarussia.ca.


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Bike bill passes
Brooklyn transportation advocates rejoiced as Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed the Bicycle Access Bill in City Hall.
"This is huge!The biggest thing that New York City could possibly do to open the doors of the workplace to cyclists," said Brooklyn resident and Transportation Alternatives spokesperson Wiley Norvell."It focuses on the right point of contact for building managers and it focuses on access instead of bike parking."
The passage of the bill represents a victory for Brooklyn Councilmember David Yassky (D-Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg) who sponsored the bill and has been lobbying colleagues in City Council and the Mayor for the past few months.
"In a city in which one in eight kids has asthma, this bill is a long overdue step towards reducing carbon emissions, improving public health, and building a sustainable transportation infrastructure," said Yassky.
Airspace reform
Following the collision of a helicopter and a small plane over the Hudson River, Brooklyn Rep. Jerrold Nadler last week sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Randolph Babbitt requesting specific regulatory changes which are essential for improving the safety of New York's congested and dangerous airspace.
"Last Saturday's horrific crash is a powerful wake-up call to the FAA that we can no longer allow the free-for-all that currently imperils our local airspace," said Nadler, the senior member from the Northeast on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, who inked the letter along with 14 of his House colleagues.
"We are calling on the FAA to immediately implement major regulations on New York's airspace to prevent future tragedy," he added.
At a minimum, he continued, the FAA must require the installation of the Traffic Collision Avoidance System and a Mode C Transponder on all aircraft that seat less than 10 people.
"The FAA should carefully review Saturday's incident and determine what additional changes can be made to improve the management of the region's air space," he said.
Nine people died in the August 8 collision.
A perfect knit
The Knitting Factory is about to jump the East River.
Owners of the famed TriBeCa music house announced recently that they will be moving from their historic Manhattan spot – where they spent the last 22 years testing the mettle and moxie of up-and-coming bands and singers from Sonic Youth to Jeff Buckley and Elliot Sharp — to Williamsburg, where they will take up residence at the former site of the Luna Lounge at 361 Metropolitan Avenue.
The new Knitting Factory is expected to open on September 9. The Brooklyn-based band Les Savy Fav will be the first to perform at their new venue.
For more information, visit their website at http://www.knittingfactory.com.
Green history
Brooklyn has been first at claiming many things. Now it can claim that it's home to the city's first "green museum."
Members of Rafael Vinoly Architects, the team responsible for the expansion of the Brooklyn Children's Museum in Crown Heights, announced last week that their project has been certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver, meaning that their design has proven to be both environmentally responsible, sound and enriching to its outlying community.
The designation makes the Brooklyn Children's Museum the first LEED-certified museum in the city.
Social services bill passes
A bill sponsored by two Brooklyn lawmakers to improve social services to children was signed into law last week.
State Sen. Velmanette Montgomery and Assembly member Joan Millman sponsored the bill in their respective houses of the legislature that removes the special powers granted to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (SPCC) in the 1870s.
The new law, signed last week by Gov. David Paterson, ensures that all child protective services are overseen and regulated by the state.
"We finally have in place a measure of accountability to our children that has been missing for far too long," said Montgomery, who chairs the Senate Committee on Children and Families.
Money for Prospect Park playground
One of Prospect Park's kiddie playgrounds is getting a $1.8 million makeover in capital money received through City Councilmember Bill de Blasio's office.
The Vanderbilt Playground, located just inside the borough's most utilized and central large park, is by the intersection of Vanderbilt Avenue and Prospect Park Southwest. It is one of seven playgrounds in the park.
The money is slated to go toward both traditional and non-traditional play equipment as well as separate water features for toddlers and older children.
Additionally, picnic tables will be relocated to a location where they are easier to maintain, and new seating, drinking fountains and fencing will be added to the playground. There will also be new plantings and increased Park security lighting.
"It is our responsibility to ensure that we provide quality outdoor space for our children to allow them to interact with the world and engage in healthy activity. An active lifestyle is essential to their future development," said de Blasio.
Help is on the line
City Comptroller and mayoral candidate William Thompson said that since his office established a Foreclosure Prevention Hotline two years ago, 689 homeowners living in Brooklyn have called for help.
The Helpline links callers with United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) certified counselors in their specific neighborhood.
Thompson also established the Community Action Center, in which members of his office received in-depth training on how to handle foreclosure cases, and monitor each case to ensure help is provided.
The 689 Brooklyn calls was second in the city to Queens, where 865 homeowners called the helpline.
The Foreclosure Prevention Helpline number is (212) 669-4600.
Food for kids
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn has teamed up with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to present the Lowering Urban Nutrition Costs for Healthy Eating at Schools (LUNCHES) Act, which is federal legislation designed to ensure that more children in high-cost areas, including New York City, receive free school meals.
The new legislation comes as Congress prepares to vote on the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act, which will decide the future of school lunch programs.
According to Quinn's office, Brooklyn schools will be greatly affected by the vote, as New York City is the country's largest customer of school lunches.
"Preventing our most vulnerable youth from going hungry is one of the fundamental responsibilities of city government," said City Councilmember Lew Fidler.
"New York City families have been hit hard by the recession, and now more than ever we need to make sure our children have access to healthy meals," said Quinn.
"By making a few key improvements, we'll be able to provide free meals to tens of thousands of additional students," she said. "We can make it easier for children, infants, and pregnant mothers to enroll in meal programs, and improve the nutrition level of food we serve in our schools."
Lutheran's got heart
Health professionals recently toasted Brooklyn's newest STEMI Center at Lutheran Medical Center in Sunset Park and its clinical partner in cardiac care, Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan.
STEMI, or ST segment elevation myocardial infarction, is a type of heart attack where the coronary artery is completely blocked off by the blood clot.
The key component of an active STEMI Center is primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), otherwise known as angioplasty, a procedure that quickly restores blood flow to the heart muscle within 90 minutes of the patient's arrival at a designated receiving hospital.
Working closely with Mount Sinai, the cardiac center at Lutheran is now staffed by trained primary PCI experts and is fully operational, 24-hours-a-day, for cardiac emergencies and urgent intervention.
"When a heart attack strikes, a nearby STEMI center can mean the difference between life and death," said Wendy Z. Goldstein, president and chief executive officer of Lutheran HealthCare.
Lutheran Healthcare farmer's market on
Lutheran HealthCare (LHC) and Harvest Home Farmer's Market, Inc., announced last week they will continue their weekly farmer's Greenmarket will through Nov. 19.
The farmer's market is held every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Lutheran Lane (55th Street) between 1st and 2nd Avenues.
The open-air market will feature fresh vegetables, fruits, organic breads and more from N.Y. area farmers. Additionally, the Lutheran market will also offer health information and screenings from the medical center, the health center network, and affiliates. To help increase access, the market will be approved to redeem most meal and benefit programs like WIC, EBT, Health Bucks, and others.
"With the creation of this new Greenmarket, and along with our community partner Harvest Home Farmer's Market, we hope to provide our surrounding community with fresh food and healthy ideas," said Wendy Z. Goldstein, president and CEO of Lutheran HealthCare.
Field of Dreams to wait
Students at one Brooklyn high school can look forward to a new football field, but it will probably have to wait for the 2010-11 season.
The new synthetic turf practice field to be installed at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School, at 5800 20th Avenue, will cost $3 million.
City Councilmember Simcha Felder, who represents the area, sent out a press release that he secured $750,000 for the field with the remainder of the funding allocated by Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
The field will be a state-of-the-art one, according to material released by Felder's office, and should be instrumental in ensuring the survival of the school's football program.
"This practice field is a prime investment in our children and the community," contended Felder.
However, the School Construction Authority, who will spearhead the work, referred all calls to the Department of Education.
DOE spokesperson Marge Feinberg said preliminary signage work has been done, but it appears the capital funds on such types of work aren't released until January.
"So we hope to move forward on a contract sometime after January," she said.
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This is a recorded version I created as a back track, today I improvised over it adding the mandolin part. Recording the back tracks to songs you like to play, and/or finding from other resources is a great way to practice.
The use of triplets, a useful trick
Below is a video where I demonstrate a trick I have learned for implementing triplets. Below is some sheet music and tabs for some Major scales as played on the mandolin. The G major scale and A major scale that are used in the above video are included.
Jethro Burns' pinky workout!
This little warm-up routine is great for building strength in one's little finger. Repeat it, make variations but make sure the notes fretted by your pinky ring clear. I got this from, "Jethro Burns Mel Bay Complete Mandolin Book," by Jethro Burns and Ken Eidson. One of my favorite resources for playing outside the bluegrass […]
Performance of flamenco with a flatpick
Here I play my Ibanez hollow body electric guitar. This video starts with a performance than introduces the harmonic minor scale which I plan on expanding on in the future. Enjoy. Questions and comments encouraged.
Harmonic minor, it's fun
As I get into practicing scales I have found that my ear prefers some over others. The pentatonic was great when all I wanted to do was play like Dickie Betts, but eventually one can get bored with it. This weeks blurb is the first installment of an example of a scale that my ear […]
One of a kind style and sound from Aaron Weinstein
Last week I discussed imitating styles, listening to other instruments, and how that facilitates etching out one's own unique sound. This week I am posting an example of a one of a kind sound in action. Aaron Weinstein is an amazing mandolin player as well as a phenomenal violin player. On the mandolin he does […]


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CORANZ Rates Political Parties On Outdoors and Environment
CORANZ Rates Political Parties On Outdoors and Environment
NZ First ranks as the political party most attuned to New Zealanders love of outdoor recreation and the environment, while National ranks bottom equal with the Maori Party. That is the result of an election charter "question and answer" independent survey by the Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations of New Zealand (CORANZ). Seventeen questions relating to outdoor recreation and the environment were put to all parties.
Of parties currently in Parliament NZ First, on 94 out of 100, was well ahead of United Future, (76) followed by Labour (64) and then the Green Party (58).
National, ACT and Maori parties failed to respond with answers despite a reminder after closing date. Of parties not in Parliament the Outdoors Party scored 76 and Opportunities 64
CORANZ co-chairman Bill Benfield said NZ First showed a strong empathy with most issues and on big issues like a population policy showed a willingness for public debate on "bigger issues.".
Another topic which recently emerged among economists was replacing the old monetary-based GDP with a wider ranging Genuine-Progress-Indicator (GPI) embracing a fuller quality of life by measuring not just economic, but also social and environmental factors.
"NZ First welcomed debate on the two subjects of population and GPI which was positive whereas both Labour and National rejected them," said Bill Benfield, CORANZ co-chairman.
The Green Party scored well in some areas but overall polled below its potential because of disagreement with charter points such as recognising deer and trout as valued wildlife and sporting species and another, being supportive of eco-toxins.
"They unfortunately are still hung up on the anti-introduced phobia. Illogical because humans are introduced as are sheep, cattle, potatoes and petunias," commented Bill Benfield.
Big game management (i.e. deer, chamois, tahr, wapiti etc) as practised in every other country was totally rejected by the Green Party.
However a main discussion point and a disappointment to the assessment panel was National as the major party of government and its failure to respond at all.
Another judge CORANZ co-chairman Andi Cockroft added that National were even sent a reminder after deadline. Similarly the Maori Party while at least acknowledging the reminder, also did not respond.
"It's extremely disappointing because much of the current outdoor recreation-environment debate naturally centres around government policy since the National Party has headed government for the last nine years," said Andi Cockroft.
Voters could draw their own
conclusions he said.
"Did National just not rank outdoor recreation and the environment highly, or did they consider the government had too much to answer for, particularly around issues like "dirty rivers", gutting of the RMA, sea fisheries mismanagement, foreign ownership, toxic substances and more far-sighted issues looming like a population policy and discarding the monetary based GDP for a Genuine Progress Indicator embracing economic, social and environmental measurements?"
Commenting on the Maori
party's lack of response he said it would have been
fitting for Maori because of their oft-stated cultural
empathy with the environment. The Maori party had been part
of the National-led government and had some measure of
responsibility for policy and decision making around
fisheries, degraded rivers, foreign ownership of high
country and other issues.
Both CORANZ co-chairmen urged all New Zealanders and particularly those who enjoyed the outdoors, to vote.
"It's imperative and it's urgent because each three years between elections sees a slide downhill in terms of the environment and outdoor recreation."
It has been estimated a million New
Zealanders enjoy the outdoors in one form or another such as
sea or freshwater fishing, hunting, shooting, tramping, 4
wheel driving, mountain biking and others sports. A Horizon
survey a few years back revealed fishing had five times more
participants than rugby.
"Outdoor recreation is not a small self-interested sector but the major sporting activity for Kiwis," said Andi Cockroft.


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Monday, March 22, 2004
Non curo. Si metrum non habet, non est poema.
"I don't care. If it doesn't rhyme, it isn't
a poem."
You are a type A personality. You like bright
things, you don't call in sick to work, and you
have devastating opinions about art.
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Actually, I'm not at all opposed to free verse, but if the final words are all the same it is NOT a sestina!
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Julie R. Enszer
A Midsummer Night's Press, 2010
In her first collection, Julie R. Enszer offers poems that are as unabashedly erotic as they are unabashedly feminist. Whether responding to queer cultural icons, fantasizing about sex, or mourning illness and loss, these poems are sweet and sultry, fierce and tender. From demonstrations on the streets to bedroom romps, these smart and sexy poems interweave narrative and lyrical moments with the political and the sensuous. Handmade Love renders a world that delights in the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people and tells queer life stories sublimely and generously.


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Director of Elementary Schools
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Shannon Vaught, M. Ed.
Director of Middle Schools
Lisa G. Jonas
Reading Recovery Consortium Leader
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G. Wesley Poole, Ed. D.
Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations
Richard Skeens, M. Ed.
Director of Transportation & Food Services
Tracy A. Webster
Food Services Coordinator
Teresa H. Wassum
Textbook Coordinator & Instructional Secretary
Educational Services
BradHaga, M. Ed.
Director of Personnel & Human Resources
Susan Hill, M.Ed.
Director of Special Education
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P. G. Rigney
Educational Support Services, Homeless Liaison, Foster Care Liaison
Gretchen B. Robinson, RN, MSN, NCSN
School Health Coordinator
Jessica Crockett, M. Ed.
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Educational Support Services Coordinator
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Receptionist/Secretary of Health Services
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Mar 7, 2019
Sports Direct seeks to remove Debenhams board
Sports Direct has said it want to remove all the current members of the Debenhams board except one, and appoint its boss Mike Ashley to run the business. If Mr Ashley were appointed to the Debenhams board he would step down from his roles at Sports Direct. In a statement, Sports Direct said it had called a general meeting of Debenhams to appoint Mr Mike Ashley to the board of directors of Debenhams, and to remove all of the current members of the Debenhams board. It said that if Mr Ashley were to be appointed to the board of directors of Debenhams "During this business critical period for Debenhams", Mr Ashley would carry out an executive role, and would focus on the Debenhams business, "Including building a strong board and management team". Mr Ashley, who founded Sports Direct, has been taking an increased interest in Debenhams.
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The Truth, and Nothing but the Truth
Jeff was afraid of something or someone. He told his family and friends this, but yet no one has been able to get to the bottom of this truth, the mystery of Jeff's disappearance.
"I wish we knew what to do. Actually for the first month, I felt paralyzed. I couldn't get out of bed. I kept thinking I would wake up and he would be back," Wanda shares the realities of this experience. "It was hard to watch the media attention on Lori Hacking. Jeff had disappeared just before she did from the same city. I knew that the situation was completely different and the police had reason to suspect foul play from the beginning. During this time I prayed for her family."
While Wanda prayed and started research on the Internet looking for missing person's resources, Jeff's co-workers banded together and wrote testimonies, trying to convince anyone who would listen that there was more to Jeff's story.
"Jeff's case is such a mystery. Here is a wonderful young man, father, son, brother who vanished. His life was going great. Jeff had a great job, wonderful son, loving family, and a good relationship with his girlfriend," Wanda explained. "Everyone who knows Jeff does not believe he walked away from his son, his job, or his family. He had so many positive things in his life he was looking forward to."
Wanda was right in that those who knew Jeff did not believe for a moment that he left willingly. His co-workers, people who knew him for years, were quite sure there was more to the story.
"One truly remarkable thing about Jeff is his loving, caring relationship with his son. In the years I have known Jeff, he has given up a higher paying job and relocated several times to accommodate his son. Jeff lived each day for his son. The only way he would not be with his son would be against his will." L.S.
"I spoke to Jeff several days before he disappeared. We talked about a staffing study and other work he was doing for the Tower. There was nothing unusual about his demeanor or behavior – no nervousness or anxiety." L.W.
"Jeff was very stable. I saw him the afternoon before he disappeared and he said he would see me early the next day. Jeff would not disappear willingly. He loved work and his son; he had long-term plans at work." K.W.
The morning of Jeff's disappearance, June 8th, 2004, Jeff was planning on meeting his ex-wife before he went to work. Phone records indicate he was in the area of the planned meeting at 6am. On July 15th, 2004, Jeff's truck was towed from the same neighborhood in which he was going to meet his ex-wife. Jeff's bank accounts and credit cards were never touched.
As they had no proof of foul play in Jeff's case, it was difficult to convince the authorities that Jeff would not leave of his own accord.
Wanda relates the difficulties that go beyond emotional issues: "The feeling of being powerless is very frustrating. No one would listen when we told them Jeff was in danger. It would help if law enforcement was trained to better deal with missing person cases. By the time they realize something's wrong, it's basically too late. Weeks and months are gone, and any evidence gone."
Despite the hardship in dealing with the loss of someone you love in this manner, Wanda has been open to learning from her experience. "We realize the incredible amount of strength we actually have. My husband has been wonderful and supportive of the tremendous amount of time this has taken from our family. Some families would not have been able to deal with this but I think it's actually brought us closer. We are here to support and love each other.
I have also become more aware of my surroundings. I actually look at the people around me as I go about my daily life.
Life is precious, don't squander it. You need to stay positive and have hope that you will find your loved one, or find out what happened. Having a missing loved one is living with loss every day: a loss that doesn't go away. When someone close dies, there are rituals with a funeral or memorial to help you say good bye. You feel the loss but you have closure. When you don't know what happened, it's so hard to move on. You live with the ambiguity of this loss. You try to remain hopeful that your loved one will one day walk back into your life. It's like a roller coaster ride of emotions that you can't get off."
"One thing that Jeff loved was life. I know he would want us to enjoy our families and the lives we have before us. I think it would upset him if he thought he was the cause of such distress in our lives." Secure in her knowledge of what her brother would want of her, Wanda chooses to live and love life.
After her aunt died, she found this writing from an anonymous author among her possessions. Now Wanda keeps it with her everywhere she goes, ever mindful of her brother and the love they share.
"Believe in Life, Not Loss
Believing in Life means we can trust-trust in nature and rhythm of life with all its constant change. We believe in transformation, change, and purpose.
Believing in life means we're not in bondage to the past. No matter what we've done, what decisions we've made, we set ourselves free to trust ourselves now. We trust what we feel, we trust what we know, we trust what we think we need to do next. Believing in life means we trust that the lessons we're learning are real. They're valuable and Divinely ordained--even when learning a lesson means feeling pain.
Believing in loss means we focus on the grief, on the pain, on the tragedy, on the inescapable reality of certain events. Believing in loss means we get fixated on what was taken from us, what we did wrong. We judge ourselves and our lives harshly. Believing in loss often means we stay stuck. We're afraid to let go of a person, place or thing that's no longer right for us because we're afraid to lose anything more.
Do you believe in loss? Or do you believe in life?
Believing in life means it's okay to let go. We can trust where we've been. We trust where we're going. And we're right where we need to be now. Believe in life."
Jeff would certainly be proud of his sister, her efforts to locate him, and the graceful acceptance of her painful life's lessons.
How ironic that Wanda while searches for the truth about Jeff, she finds a truth about life.
You can read more about Jeff, and see additional photos on his family's website for him: http://www.helpfindjeff.com/


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By Josh Redd, DC on April 12, 2017
Sadly, eating organic food and using non-toxic household and body products is not enough to keep us toxin-free when working to manage Hashimoto's low thyroid. While those measures certainly are necessary, the truth is we are overwhelmed with unprecedented levels of toxins in our air, water, food, and environment. Numerous studies connect toxins with many health problems, including Hashimoto's low thyroid, cancer, neurological disorders, obesity, and hormonal imbalances. Studies show humans carry high levels of hundreds of toxins in their bodies. We likely carry far more than that considering the tens of thousands in our environment, they just haven't all been tested. Children contain a higher body burden of toxins and toxins are found in umbilical cord blood and breast milk. Some research links specific toxins, such as BPA found in store receipts and plastics, directly with development of Hashimoto's low thyroid.


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The myth of the "ugly" male body
The body is meant to be seen, not all covered up.
-Marilyn Monroe
You might be surprised, but the vast majority of straight men do not have any awareness of their own physical attractiveness whatsoever. A man may know what it is to be appreciated as a provider and/or confidant; he may know what it feels like to be loved and adored, and looked up to as a leader and role model, but I can assure you with good authority that very few men have actually had the sense of being longed for in a physical sense. You see, we boys have been indoctrinated by society into thinking that the female body is a work of art worthy of display, while the male body is a horrendously hideous hunk of junk, practical enough for the menial tasks of killing sabre-tooth tigers and skinning wooly mammoths, but nowhere near comparison to the female body in terms of aesthetic attractiveness. In other words, while the female body is an indication of The Creator's artistic genius, the male body is a representation of His artistic mistakes. In this essay, I attempt to debunk the myth of the male body's aesthetic inferiority, and maintain that the male body is no less beautiful and worthy of physical longing than the female body.
Unless you've been living under a rock, it should come as no surprise that contemporary Western women enjoy more fashion freedom than their male counterparts. The average woman's wardrobe contains a vast array of garments which exist in all shapes and sizes, and these range from sleeveless blouses to backless tops, from suits to trousers and ankle socks. When you compare it with the average man's highly restrictive choice of garments (no skirts, no backless tops, and Lord forbid you wear anything other than a conservative 3-piece shirt and pair of long slacks on formal occasions), the world of fashion does seem pretty bleak for the boys. Is it any surprise why many of us guys wear women's clothing? It's because we can't find anything that suits us within the rigidly defined norms of male fashion! In fact, with the exception of that one rule of decency which forbids women from exposing their bare breasts in public (a double standard no less, but soon to be abolished in our highly feminist society), I think most of us can agree that women have much more leeway as to how much skin they can expose in public. It certainly doesn't help with the running dogs of the patriarchy, the so-called guardians of male dignity, rambling on about how men should cover up to be cool. Here's a snippet of what a male blogger whose name I will keep anonymous has to say about men showing off their physiques through their clothing:
"They wear tank tops all the time (the ones they call ''wife beaters'')... or those sleeveless T shirts. These are the same guys that wear Under Armour shirt to the gym (hint... all of us look much more muscular in those shirts, but they are really corny). Make sure and wear fashionable clothes that ''happen'' to show off your nice physique. Maybe a fitted short sleeve vintage T shirt instead of a tank top. Wearing clothes that are blatantly meant to show off muscle mass make you look totally cheesy. Show off your body in the context of ''good fashion''.
However, this same blogger contradicts himself with regard to handing out fashion advice to women:
'I think women are too conservative at times. There are times when it is appropriate to wear skimpy clothing, especially if you are in great shape. You won't look good forever, so enjoy it while you can!''
So let me get this straight. This guy is basically saying, "If you're a bloke, then please cover up. Nobody wants to see your ugly male body anyway, especially not women! But if you're a woman, then please bear all! Because everybody wants to see the beautiful female body as opposed to the horrid male body which is better left to the imagination." I don't know about you, but from what I can see, the undertones of his advice simply reeks of patriarchal conditioning. So this guy is basically saying that a woman who shows off her body looks sexy, but a man who shows off his looks stupid. It's funny though, how these so-called straight male fashion gurus seem to have the world all sorted out, especially since "the world" is a phenomenon that occurs through their rigid, hetero-normative viewpoints. Perhaps they haven't considered that women also possess libidos, and that straight women also lust after the sexualized male body in the same way men lust after the sexualized female body. Don't believe me? Then go ahead; go and pay Madame Josephine's a visit on Hen's Night, and see what I mean! And check out what this lady had to say about the current trend of today:
The male body is an exquisite miracle that should be honored. I, for one, am so tired of the female body and it's glamorous position in our society. Give it a rest girls and let they guys turn it on.
...When I see the male form, I stare in awe at the incredible beauty of the shape, form and texture. It's not strength, power or any of those other typical male associated attributes that stand out, it's the sexuality, the passion, the way they are enjoying the way they look and sharing it with others, particularly me.
...I can't describe how sick I am of having to see the female body sexualized all over the place. I can't go anywhere without being exposed to the images of scantily clad women posing in provocative ways. It's everywhere, t.v., magazines, movies, games, anywhere and everywhere. It just doesn't reflect what I want to see when I go out into our over-the-top commercial society.
The fact is that:
"Males have always determined and governed the rules of modesty—both for women and for themselves. Men have always decided, in this and every other culture, how the body will be displayed, and where, and to what effect."
(Kevin Esser, Baggy Pants)
It's interesting to note that in Ancient Greece and Rome, it was not the female body that was glorified as it is today, but rather, the male body. Ancient Greco-Roman society was of the impression that the male body was essentially more artistically pleasing than the female form, in the same way that contemporary Western society is of the impression that the female body is more artistically pleasing than the male form. Of course, it is important to note that these societies were under a powerful gay influence (I don't mean to sound homophobic, but many of the big men of Ancient Greece were actually homosexual men; prior to the advent of Christianity, homosexuality in Greco-Roman society was not at all considered taboo). As Esser puts it, it was men who have always more or less been the governors of the body's modesty. In that regard, Ancient Greece and Rome could well be said to have been no less patriarchal than contemporary Western society; the only difference being that while the former was a gay male patriarchy which catered for the homosexual male gaze, the latter is a straight male patriarchy, which caters for the straight male gaze. In my humble opinion, neither of these phenomenon is healthy; both of which undoubtedly end up repressing a certain segment of the population from expressing their sexuality, and a certain segment of the population from enjoying the aesthetic value of the opposite sex.
If you were to observe the trend from the 60s, onwards to the present day, you would notice that boys and men did enjoy a brief period of liberty with their bodies during the liberal era of the 60s, onwards to the 80s. It was the era of Jimi and Elvis, an era which celebrated freedom and diversity over conformity. In fact, I even managed to get hold of a photo of a male model from the 1960s in a (manly) dress! (Fig. 4) Men proudly strutted around the beaches with their speedos and short shorts, which came in a wide assortment of colors from red to yellow. They weren't afraid of donning tank tops and tight tees, of growing long hair and toying with the androgynous.
The original Flower Child exuberance gave way, in the Seventies, to the feral excess of punk and glam, a carnival of hedonism and sexual ambivalence featuring the likes of Queen, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, David Bowie. Long hair on girls, long hair on boys. Short-shorts on girls, short-shorts on boys. The teen idols from these years—tender boytoys such as Davy Jones, David Cassidy and his brother Shaun, Leif Garrett, Tony DeFranco—were the perfect avatars of this new androgyny.
There was a unisex worship of the id, a unisex celebration of the Body Erotic that reached its heyday with disco, with Village People and Frankie Goes to Hollywood, with macho men doing the milkshake and having fun at the YMCA. Suddenly, remarkably, gay and mainstream were one and the same, no segregation, no distinction between queer and straight, an entire culture cheerfully and unwittingly homo-eroticized. The hetero aesthetic and the homo aesthetic had become indistinguishable among young males—in matters of music, hairstyles, and, yes, clothing—no thought or care given beyond looking good and feeling good.
(Esser, Baggy Pants)
Hell, it was not until recently when I discovered that straight women DID indeed desire the male body, and that most straight guys were wrong in their assumptions that women had no interest whatsoever in the male body. Until of course, that fateful day 2 years ago when my dad remarked that there was a woman who was checking me out. At the time, I still could not believe that women saw the male body in the same way men regarded the female body - it was all too incredulous for my patriarch-indoctrinated mind. But secretly, I had hoped that it was true; that I might be longed for by women in the same way I longed for them. Soon, I would meet women who were honest enough to voice their desire for the male body; women who were not ashamed of admitting that they found the male body, and mine in particular, to be attractive. (Many men are actually under the assumption that all women are asexual, in that they have absolutely no visual interest in men) And it wasn't as if I am some single-digit bodyfat underwear model-esque type either. I'm a boy with a healthy weight for my body type, with good muscle tone, but I'm not unrealistically lean either.
In that bygone era, the dark ages of conservative, homophobic tyranny had yet to befall the world. The baggy surfer shorts which have become a uniform of sorts for beach-going men of today had not yet come into existence, and all men, regardless of their sexuality and/or body type, wore speedos without shame. Our forefathers enjoyed a much greater degree of personal liberation than we do today, and would doubtless be ridiculed in this present day and age, in today's highly conservative, hetero-normative era of GQ and Esquire.
It is not only men who have bought into the notion that the male body is detestable, and should be deliberately kept hidden away from the naked eye. It seems that some women also seem to regard the male body with a certain disgust that resembles that of our hardcore conservative brothers. In the article by The Guardian UK writer Jess Cartner-Morley titled The male cleavage: put it away, boys!, the author seems to be highly critical of even a slight display of male chest.
I have tried, really I have, to look on the bright side and welcome this development as a step toward gender equality. But (a) is it not a little depressing that of everything women have contributed to civilisation, it is displaying your naked chest that men have picked up on, and (b) well, just, eew. I can't take it any more. Those photographs of Cowell in his boxfresh white drawstring trousers and mirrored sunglasses, an overgrown Ken doll dressed unconvincingly for kung fu, were bad enough, but then Cowell has long famously struggled with the concept of where one's waistband should sit, so it is only to be expected that he would misjudge how much chest to display. No, the final straw came when Jude Law – the 11th best-dressed man in Britain, according to GQ magazine – took Sienna out for dinner in Mayfair, dressed in a V-neck sweater slashed as low as a wrestler's vest. Gentlemen, please. Put it away.
How any heterosexual woman can come up with something like this is beyond me. It does not seem, in this case, that the author is simply pointing out a fashion faux pas made by men. It would seem that her vilification of male sexual expression results not from personal sentiment, but rather, through social conditioning, which manifests itself in the highly prudish manner we as a society treat the male physique. It almost seems as if the author is deliberately going out of her way to vilify the male body with choices of words, such as "ew", in order to conform to social expectations of her gender. You certainly don't hear of men telling women to "cover up"; it would certainly be unusual, for instance, of a man saying something to the extent of, "ladies, I've tried. I've tried really hard to appreciate your boobs, to be visually turned on by your bodies, but I just can't! So please, for the sake of us all, and for the sake of your own dignity, please cover up"! I imagine that a man who said something to that extent would either A) Have his sexuality thrown into question B) Be regarded as a fundamentalist religious nut whose delicate sense of propriety is offended by the slightest display of female flesh. C) Be labelled a sexist misogynist pig who has no right to tell women what to wear. But it would seem that it is perfectly acceptable, heck, even admirable, for women to say that men should cover up, which reflects the misogynistic attitude that implies women have absolutely no interest in the male body, that they have sex not because they enjoy it, but simply to please their husbands/boyfriends. (Which is an extremely male chauvinistic as well as misandrist way to look at it, because you're implying the notion of woman as a prostitute who rewards the man in her life with her body, and the man as a pimp who provides for his wife/girlfriend in exchange for sensual and visual pleasure)
Boys in contemporary Western society have been taught that women are a type of being which exists on a higher plane of existence than themselves; we're taught that women are more gentle, less aggressive, more hygienic, less animalistic, etc (Homer and Marge Simpson for instance; while Homer and his son Bart are bumbling incompetent slobs, his wife and daughter are the complete opposite), and that the female body is a work of art, while the male body is something disgusting best kept hidden away. You see it on TV all the time; the stereotype of the male body as grotesque is certainly nothing new. In the last scene of The Hot Chick (2002), Rob Schneider's body is portrayed as a hairy, sweaty, bumbling lump of flesh; the very caricature of humanity. On the other hand, his female counterpart, dressed in a tux, is seen as being possessed of a certain dignity which is the very anti-thesis of Schneider's cross-dressing portrayal. The message is clear: While women can successfully pull off men's clothes without making fools of themselves, the male body is so ugly that if men were to try donning clothes of the opposite sex, they would simply fail, and be humiliated in the process.
And then there is the school of thought which maintains that women are interested in the male body, but they are only interested in ONE particular type of male body (e.g. Calvin Klein models with <10% body fat). The obvious lack of "plus-sized" male models gives men the impression that in order for women to desire their bodies, they have no choice but to strive for that "ripped" ideal, despite the fact that it may not be in their genetic cards. You certainly do not hear of men being told to "love their bodies". The moment a man brings up his body issues, he more often than not gets rebuked. He is often told (by other men no less) to "stop making excuses", that everyone can get a six pack if they try hard enough. (That may be true, but the fact is that six pack abs may not be healthy in the long run for certain individuals, it would be like naturally curvaceous Marilyn Monroe trying to attain and maintain Gwyneth Paltrow's naturally slender frame; not a healthy pursuit at all). Society has finally began to admit that female beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, and this is reflected by the success of the so-called "plus-sized" female models, e.g. Crystal Renn and Lizzie Miller. However, society still lack a solid "plus-sized" male modelling scene, which is an issue that I feel needs to be addressed, for the sake of men who do not meet the impossible-for-some ideal espoused by Abercombie/Calvin Klein/etc. I mean to say that while women of all shapes and sizes are beginning to be represented in the media, society still has a very skewed perception on what the ideal male body should look like. To you boys out there who have been trying for six pack abs, you need to realize that you may be hotter than you think you are; just as straight men can appreciate the aesthetic beauty of different female body types (don't believe that men are only attracted to thin women; that is absolute bullsh*t), women are not only attracted to male bodies with six pack abs and V-cut torsos. Male beauty also comes in different shapes and sizes, and to say that a Calvin Klein model has a better body than say, me, for instance, would simply not be a valid comparison. That would be like saying Kate Moss has a better body than Mae West, when in fact neither is essentially "better" than the other. They are simply different, that is all.
Men's fashion only comes in one type these days: Fitted/Baggy and ALWAYS painfully modest. The men's department is devoid of backless tops, short fitting shorts, tube tops, etc. It almost seems as if there is no market for figure-hugging/daring cuts in the straight men's wardrobe. Women often remark how boring men's fashion is, and I have to agree. And don't tell me it's because women aren't interested in viewing the male body, and men aren't interested in showing their bodies. They ARE interested, but for some reason, it seems that most women aren't too keen on voicing their desire for the male body, and men don't seem to keen on voicing their desire for personal liberty. We like to condemn the fundamental Muslims for their repression of female sexual expression, but have we considered that we are indeed a case of pot calling the kettle black? Perhaps some day we may even be covering men's heads with the contemporary male version of the Hijab, lest any sight of male flesh were to upset the delicate sensitivities of the patriarchal male gaze.
My point in writing this hub was not, as many people seem to think, in order to place men in a subordinate position to women, nor to place women in an authoritative position over the male body. I simply want to make people aware that the male body is in no way any less beautiful and worthy of display than the female body, and that men would do well to realize that their bodies have a wonderful kind of beauty that is not only appreciated by gay men, but also by straight women. It has perhaps been one of the most reassuring things for me to know that straight women desire the male body in the same way straight men desire the female body, and that I didn't need to look like a single-digit bodyfat Calvin Klein man in order to be construed as having an attractive body. And if you really love your husband/boyfriend, you will take my advice and tell him how beautiful he is in your eyes. You will tell him how much you long for his body, how much you long for its touch, its smell, its taste, its texture. You will tell him that his body is a work of art, no less desirable in any way than yours.
Silly goose, you contraddict yourself "MAN'S BODY ARE UNATTRACTIVE PERIOD", then "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and "THE WOMEN WHO FIND MAN ATTRACTIVE ARE THOSE LIVING IN FAIRYTALE LAND"
While this last part "NOT ALL WOMEN ARE ATTRACTED TO BULKY, MUSCULAR OR EXTREMELY MUSCULAR HAIRY MAN. MAN'S BODY ARE NOT THAT PLEASING TO EYE, ITS TRUE WHEN IT COMES TO SOME PEOPLE.. OF COURSE NOT ALL MALE BODIES ARE THE SAME, SOME ARE ALRIGHT AND GOOD LOOKING. THERE ARE UNATTRACTIVE FEMALES TOO." is reasonable, but consistent with the idea that there are various kind of beautie for men and women, not that men are unattractive period!
Ben, nope about what, have you read the whole points of the whole article? You might agree on some and less on others.
Homosexual men of ancient Greece exalted the beauty of the male muscular body and set the paarameters of male beauty which they celebrated and promoted among themselves while heterosexual men set the parameters of female beauty.
Well, I have lived in Saudi Arabia and Oman and have traveled in just about every other Middle Eastern country. In the southern coastal city of Sallalah, Oman, I have seen Swedish and Norwegian males there running around the beaches in Speedos . On the beaches of Dubai men and women wear whatever they want. (I do have a weird photo on a Dubai beach of a little Emirati boy in a Speedo next to his mother wearing a giant condom from head to toe, so perhaps you could argue that the male is the sex object in the Islamic cultures) You can often see Russian males and females in g strings on the beach in Dubai. I defy you to find males on Minneapolis beaches in the summer in even Speedos. When I was last in Miami Beach a few years ago there were only a few males there in Speedos, while most women were in bikinis. In Saudi Arabia it is possible for males to buy Speedos in the souks and they are worn on private hotel beaches by men around Saudi Arabia, whereas I have never seen Speedos sold in the Target or Walmart stores around the USA (in Miami you have to go to Cuban specialty shops, and it is the Cuban males who almost exclusively wear such attire.)
I was once at a private hotel beach in Jubail, Saudi Arabia where there were little Saudi girls in bikinis and little Egyptian boys in Speedos running around thoughtlessly chasing each other. In Muscat, the capital of Oman, on the beaches males are seen in Speedo bikinis alongside western women in bikinis. So, really, if you are a young male and want to wear a Speedo to the beach and don't want to be scoffed at by American prudes, head to the Middle East
Bravo!!! It is like you stoled the words right out of my mouth. I am completely in agreement. I am so sick and tired of being looked at like I was a freak by both men and women when I wear a bathing suit or shorts that don't go down to the calves!!! I mean I might as well jump into the water with a pair of pants on. I do have to give credit to Latino men. Straight Latino men in Miami do not seem to have this hang up. When I moved back to NJ ( thirty miles from Manhattan) I could not believe how the men all dress so similar and drab. It is like they are all so afraid of being labeled "homo" that any kind of style, color or form fitting clothes is anathema. Like I said this is thirty miles from the biggest city in the United States. Now I can only imagine how restrictive it might be in a small town in the Bible belt.
Wow Thomas! It seems like when it comes to the bisexual group, they all agree that men are more attractive. Interesting!
That is a nice article but you saying that males are hairy and lumpy and I don't know what is kind of homophobic from you. I cannot believe that you cannot see beauty in handsome and hot men just like women can see beauty in other women.
In my opinion, men are more insecure about their sexuality because as you said their where a lot of gay men who also dominated past societies.
So men created this illusion that men are ugly and women are beautiful in order to ease homophobia among them....if you come to think about it, why would they ever create that myth? Other than homophobia. And women are easily controlled and influenced by men and adapt men's beliefs. I am a bisexual male (not gay) i am atrracted to both genders and I am not afraid to say that men are naturally wayyy better looking than women and it's the case in most mammals. Lions vs lioness. It is because females are the selectors and the males are the ones who should catch the attention of the female. Men are taller, more majestic looking and mainly made of muscles , women on the other hand are made of fat, lumps of fat. When i hit the beaches i fail to see how women bodies are aesthetically pleasing at the least. Doesn't mean I'm not sexually attracted to them. But yeh....you get the point.
The male body is highly sexualized and shown all over and when women lust after sexualized male bodies, they get ostracized for it, thinking that men should be the ones pursuing women only and that men aren't prizes nor objects for women. It's true that men hate being objectified by women because it emasculates them.
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I enjoyed your post. Ive always thought that there was something wrong you know. but the only thing is though is it will take 25 to 30 years in america for every one to see males an equal lust and beauty females maybe even longer. Im 28 ill be old! but I hope this catchs on more and more with everyone in the world.
Frankly I don't understand why men are waxing or shaving their chest! I was making out with a guy and took his shirt off and I was so turned on by his chest hair - I realized that most men had been waxing or shaving their chests. I told him "wow! You have so much chest hair it's so sexy!" yet days later he STILL kept asking me if chest hair was a good thing or not. He always wore shirts buttoned to his neck to cover the hair. I say SHOW IT OFF - many women will be turned on by it. I didn't even know what a turn-on it was until I saw it/touched it!
I love this hub:) I have to say that I love the male body!!! And I'm not picky, they don't have to be totally muscular for me to be interested at all!! In fact, I don't mind a belly on a guy as long as he's not obese and unhealthy. But I love a man's physique. I love the way there muscles are shaped compared to ours, I love their hands, the hair on their bodies, their chests, and their muscular legs. And even if they're not muscular, I still enjoy a man's body. It reminds me of the dragon-slayer, so that is very sexy to me, but it just reminds me that they were made to compliment us (and I don't mean in words, I mean a man and a woman together), and accompany us in life. I think men are very sexy and I have no problem saying it. But you're right, many people joke that men's bodies are disgusting but I don't agree with that at all.
I was very happy to read this article. My wife always tries to compliment me about my body, which is something I look forward to. I'm sure that almost all humans, as sexual beings, would appreciate their partners' bodies, regardless of gender!
I know it's been awhile, but for some reason this site is still in my top sites in Safari even though I haven't visited in two months, lol. Yes, it seems if you read the internet, women seem disinterested, or admiring at most, of male legs, yet they don't turn them on like pecs or something. Yet how come butts are seen as sexy? Very interesting. There's no innate reason WHY women should show off their legs and not men, historically it was the other way around. Anyway, maybe it's good for me since I don't like my legs, they are bowed and my lower-legs/tibia are so short for my height. Not many men think about having 'sexy legs' yet for some women this is an obsession! Strange world we live in!
I think that they both have their purpose and they both look good according to what someone feels is good looking to them. I like a man who is not in shape, and has a belly (to kiss and rub) legs with some power so they can handle their business with me,,,I'm just saying. Arms that can handle me from tenderness to protecting. A mans body can look one way and if his mind is something that is not attractive to me, the body doesn't mean anything and serves no purpose and is unattractive. Let a man know how to hold me, caress me and protect me and he has me.
Lol I love the internet. The post you quoted was written by yours truly, i'm 'Trimac20' lol...
It's something I have noticed. Very little interest in male legs. Most women, when listing body parts that turn them on, seem to list pecs, abs, even butt, for seldom legs. I've wondered about this, I mean men like women's legs, but how many women seem to show very little interest in ours?
The question is, is it a chick and egg scenario, is it because women show little interest that men's legs aren't displayed, or is it because male legs aren't just covered up, but also de-emphasized/marginalized? Even in underwear ads, sometimes it's just waist up. Having 'sexy legs' seems like a female thing, and legs have become almost a female body part. Of course we know this wasn't always the case.
My father is Malaysian and I've been many times. I haven't noticed the rampart old fashioned gender roles, but maybe it's because of the people I know? Maybe Muslim society is more conservative in that respect.
I'm from Perth, btw, and my dad's from Penang. What about you? You been in Australia long?
I hardly ever wear formal wear, so I'm not really 'hip' to the conventions involved, but I'm not surprised. I'm in Australia too, and the Brownlow Medal ceremony is a good example. If a bloke wears a colourful tie that's considered 'daring'. Yet the WAG's go to town, they 'own' it I suppose. It's nice to see beautiful ladies dressed well, but I'm a bit turned off by how they make the whole thing a fashion show. It's about footy, for goodness sake, they've got their spring carnival or fashion shows or whatever. Being married or in a RS with a football player does not make you any more important.
I dunno if I'm a flamboyant 'metrosexual' - my attitude to fashion is largely apathetic, in some ways, but I do care of course. I don't have any super short shorts but have a pair that goes above the knees, I have a couple of oddly coloured pairs of pants, but other than that it's conservative because that's what i can find. I'm not going to go out of my way to find a more daring style. Actually my 10 year old pair of boardshorts could probably use replacing, I often complain about how heavy they are when waterlogged when swimming. I've been to the clothing option section a few times and it feels way more liberating swimming in the buff. I'm a bit worried about crabs, though, if you know what I mean. I've had grabs nip my toes in waist-deep water, and i was glad it was just my toe! lol
Yes, it seems today only in the gay sphere where male flesh is actually truly celebrated. Despite women's professed love for the male form, 'raunchy shots' of males seem to restricted to the same old topless shots of just men topless. Women don't express much desire to see much more. Sure it's probably complicated, but a lot of it is because the male body is not portrayed as sexy, but funny, gross or rude. Why do women complain about fat, ugly men, but don't seem to complain about fat, ugly women at the beach? They tolerate women in skimpy outfits but don't like men wearing speedos. Can you imagine if a man said 'ladies, I'd prefer it if you covered up. I don't mind seeing men showing off though, the more the better. And I'm perfectly straight!' Imagine that!
I do find it odd that singlets are seen as too casual for men to wear in many situations...I mean isn't it men who like to work on their arms.etc? Don't get why women show off more arm, especially in formal situations.
You have may a point...some women might be threatened...in nature it is the males who are the show-offs, the preening peacocks, the colourful, eye-catching ones, but in our upside down society women have taken on the role of the peacock. In fact that's one reason why many women won't accept bisexual men: a fear they will leave them for a man, or competition from other men. It seems the female gender has 'owned' a liberal, flamboyant style of dress that emphasizes their form and sensuality. We're so conditioned that the same looks 'odd' on men. A lot of women are so artificially made up that they actually turn me on LESS. I prefer women with a natural beauty: don't mind a bit of makeup, but not so much that you're in a disguise. I don't feel threatened by a woman who earns more than me or is stronger than me at all, indeed i've found that even in these liberated times most people still conform to gender stereotypes and roles. Even in GLBT circles (I have a couple of friends) conform. Maybe there are more important things to worry about, but as a straight male having trouble in the dating world this is a topic that comes up. I don't go to the gym - I did briefly - but i'm not one who wants to work out JUST to attract women. I want to do it for myself, for my fitness. Anyway, yes, it's rather annoying seeing women always half naked while the only sexy shots of men show is torso.
Great article Berenice, it articulates my thoughts perfectly!
I have expressed the opinion that male fashion circa 2012 in the Western world is restrictive/repressive, but a lot of people don't seem to take me seriously. 'Yeah, but men are allowed to topless on the beach, women aren't' seems to be a common response. Mentioning short shorts just gets the typical conservative response, even, surprise surprise, from supposedly straight women. If they were really straight, wouldn't they want to see more male skin, at least a fit, attractive male? I've also noticed that 'sexy' shots of men seem to almost always JUST portray the torso/upper body...why don't women find our legs, butt, let alone genitals, sexy?
I do agree a lot of it is a result of the male-centric heteronormative paradigm that dominates society and culture. Ever since the commercialization of sexuality for advertising etc, the female as sex object as been shoved in all of our faces, male, female, young, old. As the blogger in the article 'Women seeing women as sexier than men' has observed this has not surprisingly effected women's sexuality, how they see themselves and who and what they associate with sexuality...as for your idea that Ancient Greece was dominated by gay men. I don't quite agree. I mean in some ways, I think this society is actually dominated by a female perspective/point of view/experience: look at all the top pop stars, for instance. Yet this female viewpoint is largely still influenced by the patriarchal tradition. Anyway, I think the ancient Greeks just had a different perspective towards aesthetics: I just want to say it's perfectly possible to be a straight male and find the male body as aesthetically pleasing as the female, and be able to separate what turns you on from what you think is beautiful. For some reason, men have trouble calling another man 'beautiful' without the fear of feeling some sort of attraction to him.
But yes, it's an insidious double-standard/example of sexism (and there are many cutting BOTH ways, even today, we've still a long way to go) that not many people realise or even seem to care that much about. Most men seem content to be not seen as sex objects, to have the burden (and in some ways power) of being sex objects squarely on the shoulder of women. I think this is leading to inequalities in the dating world and is somewhat related to bisexual/lesbian chic among women, which I believe mirrored the situation in Ancient Greece when male bisexuality was rampart and the male form was the 'body beautiful.' Has anyone else noticed this?
Thanks for the very wonderful hub for sharing! you did a bang-up job posting topic like this.. supahhlike :)
A very interesting hub. When I was struggling in puberty I despised my face and also my body. It seems I can call myself lucky to love my body today!?
Thanks for writing down your thoughts and sharing them with us.
PS: Your (great) content would be easier to scan and read if you used some sub-headings in your article :-)
That's me again; I'm really into your texts.
I'm one of those women that LOVE the male anatomy (well, most heterosexual women do, right?), and I'm very outspoken about it. The male body is the most beautiful, attractive, lustful thing in all of creation. I adore every inch of it. :)
About male sensuality (demeanor)... I find it ridiculous that a woman can, is expected and encouraged to be sensuous and provocative, "passive", seductive and insinuating (without being too aggressive, of course, unless you want to be taken and treated "the wrong way") even dance/strip to her male... but men should never do that to their women (heteronormative here, because society would accept easier or understand a lot more a gay/bi man being sensuous and/or dancing/stripping to his male partner)! Now I don't think anyone "should" do anything... but the prejudice against male sensuality is gross and castrating. Well, sexism is one of the most horrible things in this world.
Hi I'm a gay male and I thought this was a great blog!
I'd like to blog about this sometime.
I've actually noticed that men are more likely to go naked or half naked than women. I also have seen men moon more. I don't know why it seems to be far more of a male thing to expose that part of the body. I actually haven't noticed many men saying they think the male body is disgusting more just not sexually exciting or interesting. Actually in primitive societies only the males are allowed to be naked. I would like to mention that I find both women and men to be aesthetically attractive. Would that make me bisexual? No it doesn't appear to be b/c I've never had an erection to a woman or the thought of unclothing her as much as straight men have or even men unclothing other men even though they say they're completely heterosexual!
I sometimes think a lot of straight guys I grew up with are more gay than I am straight by their actions.
Believe it or not, I think near universal aversion of men to the idea of wearing a Speedo comes from gang culture. In today's competitive world, hardly any men want to run the risk of being "dissed" over what they wear to the beach. Time was when men's swimsuits, even if they were trunks, were far more revealing than most women's suits, because most women wore one-piece suits. Even surfers wore little short trunks that were hardly more modest than Speedos. Guys did care about being cool then as now, but it was an understood thing that we could drop the attitude at certain times, and a hot afternoon at the beach, or by the pool, was one of those times.
Today young men can never drop the act--not for a single moment ever. During those wistful "liberal" times, nobody much cared what you wore to swim in, or to lie out in the sun afterwards. It was understood that you went to the beach to be comfortable and have a good time--and that was the main determining factor in swimwear. Now, by contrast, we are obsessed with what others think, and how we look to them.
To any women here, I know many of you don't like the way we look in speedos or even briefer suits, but if that's the case then consider: picture yourself at the beach right now; let's suppose it's 85F, the water's perfect, and the drinks are cold. Now, do you want to have yards of extra fabric billowing around your legs, or clinging to them cold and wet when you emerge from the water? Probably not. And it isn't any different for us men.
Nice hub! I find it fascinating that the female body has been so sexualized and not the male body. I think women are still not expected to be sexual in the same way as men, so women may not be as open in their expression of desire for men, even though it's there. Too bad for men, as I'm sure this decreases their self-esteem. Just as people like all sorts of female body types (not just the fashion model ones!), I think different male body types appeal to different women (and men). Personally, I have a thing for the back of the neck - don't ask me why! :)
is it possible for straight men to see beauty in another mans physique? I mean many men say I wanna look like that guy; it's a sign of envy yet it covers up the underlying appreciation and desire of the others physique. Do woman do the same thing, do they say OH that girl is pretty, etc. etc? Can males and females participate in same sex physique evaluations?
Throughout nature, the male of a species is the beautiful, adorned one. Think the colorful plumes of the peacock as opposed to the plain peahen. The lions mane. Examples are endless, but humans in today's society dress and adorn the woman for show. This was a truly great hub! Very thought provoking.
First off, I enjoyed what I had read. This being said, I didn't read it all. I stopped at 1,000 words. "Why if I enjoyed it" you may ask. Well I believe the problem is you didn't break it up.
My advice is to separate "themes" into different capsules. For example; What is beauty? How is beauty seen in society? Double standard between men and women. Opinions on the web. History of beauty... exc. I believe it will make it easier to follow and much enjoyable.
Next, I am going to disagree with women being able bare themselves in public, despite feminist views. I am no expert, but, I believe it will increase aggression towards women. For the same reason they (feminists) wish to eliminate pornography. Regardless of their views, a majority of men will see women as sexual objects, and will increase problems in society.
I believe this is a good hub and has potential to be better. Hope I helped!
I think you have confused sexual attraction and beauty.
and hey we deserve live eye candy as well...why should only men get that satisfaction?! :) Great article!!!
I cannot but agree with this.I work out a lot. I've got a sculptured body, but not the one of a bodybuilder but the one of an athlete.I've got the v-shape, the muscles and the orderliness. I also put a lot of work in my facial features. And the respose from girls has been huge! When I wear a tight-fitting shirt and jeans that lay emphasis on my super-well-proportioned, slim and gorgeous physique all the girls in the college stare at me, smile at? me and always give me compliments. It has been very easy for me to get a girl because girls ask me out quite often.So my advice to every men outh there: work on your physique, posture, confidence and, quite importantly, on being noble. In return girl will appreciate you highly.
It would be great as a guy to hear a woman or the person you love say that. It really boost up the confidence a notch, and it will increase the appreciation too. Great stuff
The male body is much sexier than the female body. Women have ugly lumps of fat on their chest and a bunch of holes for private parts. And we bleed for a week every month. Men have muscular chests and tight asses. :)


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On this day in music history: April 22, 1968 - "MacArthur Park" by Richard Harris is released. Written and produced by Jimmy Webb, it is the debut single release and the biggest hit for the Irish born actor. Fresh off the success of writing major hits for The 5th Dimension ("Up, Up And Away", "Carpet Man") and Glen Campbell ("By The Time I Get To Phoenix"), songwriter Jimmy Webb sets his sights on writing something even more ambitious. Inspired by his recent break up with longtime girlfriend Susan Horton, he conceives the idea of writing a cantata, a suite of interconnected songs expressing his feelings over the loss of the relationship. Once it is complete, he offers it to The Association for their second Warner Bros album "Birthday". When the band realizes that the cantata will take up one entire album side, they decide to pass on it. Not long afterward, Webb meets actor Richard Harris ("A Man Called Horse", "Gladiator"), at a fundraiser in Los Angeles. Harris, having recently portrayed King Arthur in the film adaptation of the musical "Camelot", expresses interest in making a record. Webb plays the section of his cantata titled "MacArthur Park" for Harris, who loves it immediately and wants to record it. The basic track is recorded at Sound Recorders in Hollywood, CA with members of The Wrecking Crew on December 21, 1967, with further overdubs recorded on December 29 and 30, 1967. Webb takes the finished track to London to record Richard Harris' vocals there. The finished song, consisting of four distinct movements clock in at seven minutes and twenty seconds, more than twice the length of the average hit single of that time. Initially, ABC/Dunhill Records is extremely hesitant to issue it as a single because of its length, but sense they have something special on their hands. One of the labels promotion men play a dub of the track for WABC Program Director Rick Sklar in April of 1968. When the staff of the station hears the song and reacts positively, Sklar agrees to put it in rotation. From its first airing, public response is overwhelmingly positive, forcing ABC/Dunhill to quickly scramble to get records pressed and into stores to meet demand. Entering the Hot 100 at #79 on May 11, 1968, it peaks at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 on June 22, 1968. The accompanying album "A Tramp Shining" is also a major success, peaking at number four on the Billboard Top 200 on July 13, 1968. "MacArthur Park" becomes a pop standard, being recorded by numerous artists, including a cover version by Donna Summer that hits number one on the Hot 100 in November of 1978. "MacArthur Park" is certified Gold in the US by the RIAA.
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I had been to see 'Camelot' the first musical I ever saw at the cinema and very affective it was too if a tad tired dated and cloying now and for a moment became inspired by Richard Harris and indeed enjoyed all his acting performances ever after from 'A Man Called Horse' up to and including his Professor Dumbledore . . . . . but there is no doubting the strangeness of this song by the legendary Jimmy Webb a fine songwriter and piano player but that this was inspired by a breakup with his then girlfriend it was also also inspired by something else surely!
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A game that was over before it was over
I can't let the week pass without drawing one more theological lesson from Arkansas' ransacking of (then) #2-ranked Auburn last Saturday. The fourth quarter of that game was a perfect illustration of the already-not yet. You'll recall that Jesus has already won a decisive victory over sin and death and evil. That's what Paul tells us in Colossians 2:15. "He (God the Father) disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him (Jesus)." But then in Hebrews we learn, "We do not yet see all things subjected to him." Put together, we come to see history like a war that is won, even though there is still fighting in the outlying provinces...a game that is won even though there are still a few plays to be run.
So it was last Saturday, as I watched Auburn's offense try to run a few plays in the 4th quarter. The Razorbacks had so thoroughly whipped them at the line of scrimmage that the game was over before it was over. "Ears" Tuberville was still pacing the sidelines and peering through his squinty eyes covered by little-bitty sunglasses, but the 87,000 in Jordan-Hare knew the truth and were already hitting the road to Talladega.
Inspiration for this already-not yet came to me while listening to this excerpt from David Wells at the recent Desiring God conference. "So it was at the cross. This game has been locked up. The outcome cannot be changed. What we are seeing now is the last, futile moves of the enemy, not one of which is going to change the outcome that happened at calvary."
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