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An anovulatory cycle is a menstrual cycle during which the ovaries do not release an oocyte. Therefore, ovulation does not take place. However, a woman who does not ovulate at each menstrual cycle is not necessarily going through menopause. Chronic anovulation is a common cause of infertility.
In addition to the alteration of menstrual periods and infertility, chronic anovulation can cause or exacerbate other long term problems, such as hyperandrogenism or osteopenia. It plays a central role in the multiple imbalances and dysfunctions of polycystic ovary syndrome.
During the first two years after menarche 50% of the menstrual cycles could be anovulatories.
It is in fact possible to restore ovulation using appropriate medication, and ovulation is successfully restored in approximately 90% of cases. The first step is the diagnosis of anovulation. The identification of anovulation is not easy; contrary to what is commonly believed, women undergoing anovulation still have (more or less) regular periods. In general, patients only notice that there is a problem once they have started trying to conceive.
Temperature charting is a useful way of providing early clues about anovulation, and can help gynaecologists in their diagnosis.
The World Health Organization criteria for classification of anovulation include the determination of oligomenorrhea (menstrual cycle >35 days) or amenorrea (menstrual cycle > 6 months) in combination with concentration of prolactin, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and estradiol (E2). The patients are classified as WHO1 (15%) - hypo-gonadotropic, hypo-estrogenic, WHO2 (80%) - normo-gonadotropic, normo-estrogenic, and WHO3 (5%) - hyper-gonadotropic, hypo-estrogenic. The vast majority of anovulation patients belong to the WHO2 group and demonstrate very heterogeneous symptoms ranging from anovulation, obesity, biochemical or clinical hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance.[1]
Hormonal or chemical imbalance
This is the most common cause of anovulation and is thought to account for about 70% of all cases. About half the women with hormonal imbalances do not produce enough follicles to ensure the development of an ovule, possibly due to poor hormonal secretions from the pituitary gland or the hypothalamus. The pituitary gland controls most other hormonal glands in the human body. Therefore, any pituitary malfunctioning affects other glands under its influence, including the ovaries. This occurs in around 10% of cases. The mammary glands are also controlled by the pituitary gland, so lactation can also be affected. The pituitary gland is controlled by the hypothalamus. In 10% of cases, alterations in the chemical signals from the hypothalamus can easily seriously affect the ovaries.
There are other hormonal anomalies with no direct link to the ones mentioned above that can affect ovulation. For instance, women with hyper or hypo-thyroidism sometimes have ovulation problems. Thyroid dysfunction can halt ovulation by upsetting the balance of the body's natural reproductive hormones. Polycystic ovary syndrome (also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome) and hyperprolactinemia can also cause anovulatory cycles through hormonal imbalances.[2][3]
Functional problem
This accounts for around 10-15% of all cases of anovulation. The ovaries can stop working in about 5% of cases. This may be because the ovaries do not contain eggs. However, a complete blockage of the ovaries is rarely a cause of infertility. Blocked ovaries can start functioning again without a clear medical explanation. In some cases, the egg may have matured properly, but the follicle may have failed to burst (or the follicle may have burst without releasing the egg). This is called luteinised unruptured follicle syndrome (LUFS). Physical damage to the ovaries, or ovaries with multiple cysts, may affect their ability to function. This is called ovarian dystrophy. Patients who are suffering from Stein-Leventhal syndrome (also referred to as polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS) can also suffer from anovulation.[4] Up to 90% of cases of anovulation are caused by PCOS; this syndrome is usually hereditary.[5][6]
Weight loss or anorexia can also cause hormonal imbalance, leading to irregular ovulation (dysovulation). It is possible that this mechanism evolved to protect the mother's health. A pregnancy where the mother is weak could pose a risk to the baby's and mother's health. On the other hand, excess weight can also create ovarian dysfunctions. Dr Barbieri of Harvard Medical School has indicated that cases of anovulation are quite frequent in women with a BMI (body mass index) over 27 kg/m2.[7][8][9] Unfortunately, not only does excess weight have a negative impact on ovulation itself,[10] but also on treatment efficacy and outcomes of ART (assisted reproductive technique).[11][12]
Signs and symptoms
Anovulation is usually associated with specific symptoms. However, it is important to note that they are not necessarily all displayed simultaneously. Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) occurs in about 20% of women with ovulatory dysfunction. Infrequent and light menstruation occurs in about 40% of women with ovulatory dysfunction. Another potential symptom is irregular menstruation, where five or more menstrual cycles a year are five or more days shorter or longer than the length of the average cycle. Absence of mastodynia (breast pain or tenderness) occurs in about 20% of women with ovulatory problems. Also possible is increased body mass and facial hair, which is relatively easy to treat, and is often associated with PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome.
Fertility awareness and LH measurement
Symptoms-based methods of fertility awareness may be used to detect ovulation or to determine that cycles are anovulatory. Charting of the menstrual cycle may be done by hand, or with the aid of various fertility monitors. Records of one of the primary fertility awareness signs—basal body temperature—can detect ovulation by identifying the shift in temperature which takes place after ovulation. It is said to be the most reliable way of confirming whether ovulation has occurred.[13]
Women may also use ovulation predictor kits (OPKs) which detect the increase in luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that usually indicates imminent ovulation. For some women, these devices do not detect the LH surge, or high levels of LH are a poor predictor of ovulation; this is particularly common in women with PCOS. In such cases, OPKs and those fertility monitors which are based on LH may show false results, with an increased number of false positives or false negatives. Dr Freundl from the University of Heidelberg suggests that tests which use LH as a reference often lack sensitivity and specificity.[14]
The treatment of anovulation is termed ovulation induction and is usually quite efficient. The main treatments are clomifene citrate and gonadotropins.
Clomifene citrate
Clomifene citrate (or clomid) is the medication which is most commonly used to treat anovulation. It is a selective estrogen-receptor modulator, affecting the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis to respond as if there was an estrogen deficit in the body, in effect increasing the production of gonadotrophins. It is relatively easy and convenient to use.[15] Clomifene appears to inhibit estrogen receptors in hypothalamus, thereby inhibiting negative feedback of estrogen on gonadotrophin production.[16] It may also result in direct stimulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis.[16] It also has an effect on cervical mucus quality and uterine mucosa, which might affect sperm penetration and survival, hence its early administration during the menstrual cycle. Clomifene citrate is a very efficient ovulation inductor, and has a success rate of 67%. Nevertheless, it only has a 37% success rate in inducing pregnancy. This difference may be due to the anti-estrogenic effect which clomifene citrate has on the endometrium, cervical mucus, uterine blood flow, as well as the resulting decrease in the motility of the fallopian tubes and the maturation of the oocytes.[17]
The standard dosage for first-time takers is 50 or 100 mg of clomifene per day for five consecutive days, starting early in the menstrual cycle, usually on the third to fifth day counting from the beginning of the menstrual period. In case of amenorrhea, a period can be induced by intake of an oral progestin for 10 days. In absence of success, the dosage can be increased in subsequent cycles with increments of 50 mg. However, at a dosage of 200 mg, further increments are unlikely to increase pregnancy chances.[18]
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a molecule which is structurally similar to luteinizing hormone (LH). LH is secreted by the pituitary just before ovulation occurs, whereas hCG is released during pregnancy. On its own, hCG is not very effective in inducing ovulation, but when combined with clomifene citrate, it is much more effective. The results associated with this method have been described as "quite encouraging".[19] HCG should only be administered at certain points in the cycle, around the time of ovulation, and only if the infertility diagnostic has indicated that the problem is related to the release of the egg.
Human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG) is a very powerful treatment for infertility. It consists of a combination of LH and FSH. From menopause onwards, the body starts secreting LH and FSH in large quantities due to the slowing down of the ovarian function. This excess of hormones is not used by the body and is expelled in the urine. HMG is therefore collected from the urine of menopausal women. The urine then undergoes purification and a chemical treatment. The resulting hMG induces the stimulation of several ovarian follicles. This increases the risk of producing several oocytes during the same cycle, and thus the risk of multiple pregnancies.
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH or recombinant FSH) is now used as a replacement for hMG. Although hMG is a combination of FSH and LH, FSH is the only active component that has an effect on ovulation. However, until recently, it was not possible to produce pure FSH. FSH is now administered in a similar way as hMG, at a specific point during the cycle, and it requires medical monitoring. It is therefore important to fully understand a woman's cycle, and to be able to accurately anticipate menstruation and ovulation dates. FSH is also sometimes useful for women who are suffering from PCOS.
Other treatments in anovulation
The gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) pump is used to release doses of GnRH in a pulsatile fashion. This hormone is synthesised by the hypothalamus and induces the secretion of LH and FSH by the pituitary. GnRH must be delivered in a pulsatile fashion to imitate the random secretion of the hypothalamus in order to fool the pituitary into secreting LH and FSH. The GnRH pump is the size of a cigarette box and has a small catheter. Unlike other treatments, using the GnRH pump doesn't usually lead to multiple pregnancies. Filicori from the University of Bologna suggests that this might be because gonadotrophins are absent when the treatment is initiated, and therefore the hormones released by the pituitary (LH and FSH) can still take part in the retro-control of gonadotrophin secretion, mimicking the natural cycle.[8] This treatment can also be used for underweight and/or anorexic patients;[20] it has also been used in certain cases of hyperprolactimenia.
Tamoxifen affects estrogen receptors in a similar fashion as clomifene citrate. It is often used in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. It can therefore also be used to treat patients that have a reaction to clomifene citrate.[21]
Bromocriptine acts in a completely different manner to the other treatments mentioned above. It does not induce ovulation, but reduces the production of prolactin by the pituitary.[22] Bromocriptine is only prescribed in cases of overproduction of prolactin (hyperprolactinemia).
Corticosteroids (usually found in anti-inflammatory drugs) can be used to treat anovulation if it is caused by an overproduction of male hormones by the adrenal glands. Corticosteroids are usually used to reduce the production of testosterone.
Several studies indicate that in some cases, a simple change in lifestyle could help patients suffering from anovulation. Consulting a nutritionist, for example, could help a young woman suffering from anorexia to put on some weight, which might restart her menstrual cycle. Conversely, a young overweight woman who manages to lose weight could also relieve the problem of anovulation (losing just 5% of body mass could be enough to restart ovulation). However, it is widely acknowledged by doctors that it is usually very difficult for PCOS patients to lose weight.
Previously, metformin was recommended as treatment for anovulation in polycystic ovary syndrome, but in the largest trial to date, comparing clomiphene with metformin, clomiphene was more effective than metformin alone.[23] Following this study, the ESHRE/ASRM-sponsored Consensus workshop do not recommend metformin for ovulation stimulation.[24] Subsequent randomized studies have confirmed the lack of evidence for adding metformin to clomiphene.[25]
Prevention of multiple pregnancy
The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) notes that the aim of ovulation induction should be mono-ovulation and not over-stimulation of the ovaries . The risks associated with multiple pregnancy are much higher than singleton pregnancy; incidences of perinatal death are seven times higher in triplet births and five times higher in twin births than the risks associated with a singleton pregnancy.[26][27] It is therefore important to adapt the treatment to each individual patient.[28]
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome may be particularly at risk. Multiple pregnancy occurs in approximately 15-20% of cases following cycles induced with gonadotrophins such as hMG and FSH induced ovulations.[29]
During ovulation induction, it is recommended to start at a low dose and monitor the ovarian response with vaginal ultrasound, including discernment of the number of developing follicles. A cycle with supernumerary follicles is usually defined as one where there are more than two follicles >16 mm in diameter.[29] It is generally recommended to have such cycles cancelled because of the risk of multiple pregnancy.[29] In cancelled cycles, the woman or couple should be warned of the risks in case of supernumerary follicles, and should avoid sexual intercourse or use contraception until the next menstruation.[29] Induction of final maturation (such as done with hCG) may need to be withheld because of increased risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome(OHSS).[29] The starting dose of the inducing drug should be reduced in the next cycle.[29]
Alternatives to cancelling a cycle are mainly:
- Aspiration of supernumerary follicles until one or two remain.[29][30]
- Converting the protocol to IVF treatment with embryo transfer of up to two embryos only.[29]
- Selective fetal reduction. This alternative confers a high risk of complications.[29]
- Proceeding with any multiple pregnancy without fetal reduction, with the ensuing risk of complications. This alternative is not recommended.[29]
Associated conditions
For most women, alteration of menstrual periods is the principal indication of chronic anovulation. Ovulatory menstrual periods tend to be regular and predictable in terms of cycle length, duration and heaviness of bleeding, and other symptoms. Ovulatory periods are often accompanied by midcycle symptoms such as mittelschmerz or premenstrual symptoms. In contrast, anovulation usually manifests itself as irregularity of menstrual periods, that is, unpredictable variability of intervals, duration, or bleeding. Anovulation can also cause cessation of periods (secondary amenorrhea) or excessive bleeding (dysfunctional uterine bleeding). Mittelschmerz and premenstrual symptoms tend to be absent or reduced when a woman is anovulatory.
- ↑ NADIR R. FARID; Evanthia Diamanti-Kandarakis (26 March 2009). Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Springer. p. 243. ISBN 978-0-387-09717-6. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ↑ Legro RS (February 2007). "A 27-year-old woman with a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome". JAMA. 297 (5): 509–519. doi:10.1001/jama.297.5.509. PMID 17284701.
- ↑ Alexander NB, Cotanch PH (September 1980). "The endocrine basis of infertility in women". Nurs. Clin. North Am. 15 (3): 511–24. PMID 6777763.
- ↑ Rotterdam ESHRE/ASRM-Sponsored PCOS Consensus Workshop Group (January 2004). "Revised 2003 consensus on diagnostic criteria and long-term health risks related to polycystic ovary syndrome". Fertil. Steril. 81 (1): 19–25. doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2003.10.004. PMID 14711538.
- ↑ Azziz R, Woods KS, Reyna R, Key TJ, Knochenhauer ES, Yildiz BO (June 2004). "The prevalence and features of the polycystic ovary syndrome in an unselected population". J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 89 (6): 2745–2749. doi:10.1210/jc.2003-032046. PMID 15181052.
- ↑ Hull MG (September 1987). "Epidemiology of infertility and polycystic ovarian disease: endocrinological and demographic studies". Gynecol. Endocrinol. 1 (3): 235–245. doi:10.3109/09513598709023610. PMID 3140583.
- ↑ Barbieri RL (November 2001). "The initial fertility consultation: recommendations concerning cigarette smoking, body mass index, and alcohol and caffeine consumption". Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 185 (5): 1168–1173. doi:10.1067/mob.2001.117667. PMID 11717652.
- 1 2 Filicori M, Flamigni C, Dellai P, et al. (October 1994). "Treatment of anovulation with pulsatile gonadotropin-releasing hormone: prognostic factors and clinical results in 600 cycles". J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 79 (4): 1215–1220. doi:10.1210/jc.79.4.1215. PMID 7962297.
- ↑ Imani B, Eijkemans MJ, te Velde ER, Habbema JD, Fauser BC (July 1998). "Predictors of patients remaining anovulatory during clomiphene citrate induction of ovulation in normogonadotropic oligoamenorrheic infertility". J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 83 (7): 2361–2365. doi:10.1210/jc.83.7.2361. PMID 9661609.
- ↑ Hamilton-Fairley D, Kiddy D, Watson H, Paterson C, Franks S (February 1992). "Association of moderate obesity with a poor pregnancy outcome in women with polycystic ovary syndrome treated with low dose gonadotrophin". Br J Obstet Gynaecol. 99 (2): 128–31. doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.1992.tb14470.x. PMID 1554664.
- ↑ Crosignani PG, Ragni G, Parazzini F, Wyssling H, Lombroso G, Perotti L (March 1994). "Anthropometric indicators and response to gonadotrophin for ovulation induction". Hum. Reprod. 9 (3): 420–3. PMID 8006129.
- ↑ Fedorcsák P, Storeng R, Dale PO, Tanbo T, Abyholm T (January 2000). "Obesity is a risk factor for early pregnancy loss after IVF or ICSI". Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 79 (1): 43–48. doi:10.1080/j.1600-0412.2000.079001043.x. PMID 10646815.
- ↑ Freundl G; Godehardt E; Kern PA; Frank-Herrmann P; Koubenec HJ; Gnoth Ch (December 2003). "Estimated maximum failure rates of cycle monitors using daily conception probabilities in the menstrual cycle". Hum. Reprod. 18 (12): 2628–2633. doi:10.1093/humrep/deg488. PMID 14645183.
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- ↑ Lord JM, Flight IH, Norman RJ (October 2003). "Metformin in polycystic ovary syndrome: systematic review and meta-analysis". BMJ. 327 (7421): 951–0. doi:10.1136/bmj.327.7421.951. PMC 259161. PMID 14576245.
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- ↑ Nugent D, Vandekerckhove P, Hughes E, Arnot M, Lilford R (2000). Nugent D, ed. "Gonadotrophin therapy for ovulation induction in subfertility associated with polycystic ovary syndrome". Cochrane Database Syst Rev (4): CD000410. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD000410. PMID 11034687.
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- ↑ Palomba S, Orio F, Nardo LG, et al. (October 2004). "Metformin administration versus laparoscopic ovarian diathermy in clomiphene citrate-resistant women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a prospective parallel randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial". J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 89 (10): 4801–4809. doi:10.1210/jc.2004-0689. PMID 15472166.
- ↑ Legro RS, Barnhart HX, Schlaff WD (2007). "Clomiphene, Metformin, or Both for Infertility in the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome". N Engl J Med. 356 (6): 551–566. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa063971. PMID 17287476.
- ↑ Thessaloniki ESHRE/ASRM-Sponsored PCOS Consensus Workshop Group (March 2008). "Consensus on infertility treatment related to polycystic ovary syndrome". Fertil. Steril. 89 (3): 505–522. doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.09.041. PMID 18243179.
- ↑ Johnson NP, Stewart AW, Falkiner J, et al. (April 2010). "PCOSMIC: a multi-centre randomized trial in women with PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome evaluating Metformin for Infertility with Clomiphene". Hum Reprod. 25 (7): 1675–1683. doi:10.1093/humrep/deq100. PMID 20435692.
- ↑ Bergh T, Ericson A, Hillensjö T, Nygren KG, Wennerholm UB (November 1999). "Deliveries and children born after in-vitro fertilisation in Sweden 1982-95: a retrospective cohort study". Lancet. 354 (9190): 1579–1585. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(99)04345-7. PMID 10560671.
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- ↑ Eshre Capri Workshop Group (2003). "Mono-ovulatory cycles: a key goal in profertility programmes". Hum. Reprod. Update. 9 (3): 263–274. doi:10.1093/humupd/dmg020. PMID 12859047.
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- ↑ Albano, C.; Platteau, P.; Nogueira, D.; Cortvrindt, R.; Smitz, J.; Devroey, P. (2001). "Avoidance of multiple pregnancies after ovulation induction by supernumerary preovulatory follicular reduction". Fertility and Sterility. 76 (4): 820–822. doi:10.1016/S0015-0282(01)02379-2. PMID 11591420.


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Entrance to Bukit Wang
Compartment 24, Bukit Perangin Forest Reserve.
12 km from Jitra or 40 km from Alor Setar.
Accessible by road.
Type Of Forest:
Lowland Dipterocarp Forest
Elevation : 100 m a.s.l
Special Features:
The 1.5 km long Sungai Tosak and its fabulous rocky outcrops are the main attraction to this recreational forest. It is a popular spot for relaxing dips, picnics and other recreational activities.
A wide variety of flora and fauna that encompassed the lowland dipterocarp forest could be found here.
There is a 3 km track that surrounds this recreational forest and also a 15 km track that connects to Puncak Janing Recreational Forest.
'Permatang Seraya' is a natural stand of meranti seraya (Shorea curtisii) with an average diameter of over 120 cm.
There is a rock cliff that offer a range of challenging activities such as rock climbing and absailing.
Other attractive features are a reflexology path and natural stretches of enchanting palms.
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Joshua Tehee
Fresno's Linden Publishing has a new imprint, debut novel
Stephen Provost knows enough about the publishing business to know you have to be targeted with manuscript submissions.
It's what he did with his first book, "Fresno Growing Up," which is in its second printing and still selling well.
So, when it came time to shop around his latest work – a fictional paranormal thriller called "Memortality" – he first sent it to publishers he knew worked in the genre.
"And got a couple of rejections," says the Fresno native, now living in Arroyo Grande.
It was a shock when "Memortality" was picked up by Fresno's Linden Publishing as the first book on its new fiction imprint, Pace Press.
The publishing company started in 1980, printing woodworking books for hobbyists. Over the years it has carved a niche doing historical nonfiction, with a heavy focus on California. That includes a series of books by local water colorist Pat Hunter and historian Janice Stevens. And also Provost's "Fresno Growing Up."
The idea of expanding into fiction had been percolating around the office for awhile, says Linden's Publishing's chief editor Kent Sorsky.
Provost's book was the catalyst to make it happen.
"It was sort of a no brainer," Sorsky says. The company has all of the infrastructure in place. It is set up for the editing, design and promotion work and has a distribution deal with Ingram Content Group that puts its books in stores across the state.
With "Memortality," it has a fun, cross-genre mystery thriller that sticks in your head, Sorsky says.
"You read it before bed and find yourself thinking about it at work the next day," he says.
"You find yourself immersed really quickly."
Without giving it all away, the book's central character has a photographic memory and a psychic gift that allows her to project those memories back into real life. The idea came, oddly enough, from Provost's work in nonfiction. He wrote "Fresno Growing Up" (and an upcoming book on Highway 99) to give readers the chance to actively relive history. In "Memortality," he explores that idea from a fictional standpoint.
"What if people could literally relive history?" Provost says.
The fact that Provost can move between fiction and nonfiction and make both compelling is a testament to his writing chops, Sorsky says.
It's learning process. Fictional and nonfiction works are evaluated and marketed differently, Sorsky says. So, the company is still feeling things out, though it already has a release date set for a second novel, a legal thriller from local attorney/retired judge James A. Ardaiz. It will be out in October.
The imprint will pick up the pace over the next year, Sorsky says.
"No pun intended."
Sorsky hopes to have a half-dozen new books scheduled for 2018.
Already, he is getting submissions. The bulk of those have been from locals, Sorsky says.
"We're come to learn there are a heck of a lot of writers in the Fresno area," he says.
Those interested in submitting work can email Sorsky directly at email@example.com because that is the type of company this is.
"We all enjoy reading at the end of the day," he says.
Joshua Tehee: 559-441-6479, @joshuatehee


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This group insists on their gay identity, indeed they put a spotlight on it. That's kind of the point of their movement. WE ARE GAY AND CATHOLIC. Some go even further and insist on calling themselves "queer." The Church teaches there is no "gay identity." We are children of God -- first, last, and always, and the Church frowns on anything else. Even more dangerous than insisting on a "gay identity" is their implicit support for "coming out." Recent studies have shown that 80 percent of those who as adolescents identified as "gay" are fully heterosexual by their mid-twenties. Studies show that same-sex attraction is remarkably plastic ... The New Homophiles insist that God made them gay, though the Church does not teach that. They insist that they have special gifts given to them through their same-sex attraction. That is certainly not in Church teaching. And they want Church teaching to reflect these assertions, which would amount to a change in Church teaching.
Monday, January 5, 2015
An Open Letter to Austin Ruse
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Well, I don't know if you can expect Austin Ruse (fitting last name BTW) or his magazine to print an entire interview verbatim.ReplyDelete
But when it's been pointed out to him over and over that those he calls the New Homophiles accept Catholic doctrine on homosexuality, for him to continue asserting that they want doctrinal changes — without citing specify doctrinal declarations and quoting explicit calls from NH's for changes to the doctrines — it seems likely that Austin Ruse is either a dishonest man, unconcerned about being truthful, or living in his own fantasies. I'd be willing to consider a more benign explanation if anybody can invent one.
And considering that the Catechism says that there are "[h]omosexual persons," it's just stupid of him to quibble about people who fall within that category a.) stating that they do and b.) using a readily understandable colloquial word to refer to the category.
IOW, the man isn't worth worrying about anymore. It's too bad he misrepresents us to his readers, but plainly he will not be persuaded to do otherwise as he has become too convinced of his mistaken vision. It has become obvious that trying to get him to do either is wasted effort. It's a case of invincible ignorance on his part.Replies
His surname is admittedly unfortunate, but that is not his fault (nor, strictly speaking, a fault at all). People have lived down worse names -- Saint Gertrude, for instance.Delete
As far as his being either dishonest or living in a fantasy world, I don't think either hypothesis is necessary; and I'd gently remind you of the first two commenting guidelines here. People wind up with incomplete or misleading information all the time for perfectly innocent reasons. I'll concede that it's becoming difficult to believe in Mr Ruse's bona fides due to the unpleasant treatment he has offered us, and it seems highly probable (not certain) that he is guilty of rash judgment, but I don't think we need to make further assumptions than that. After all, it is unfair assumptions about ourselves that this piece is largely complaining of.
Do you know where the study is that Ruse quotes? I've read about it in a lot of anti-gay christian blogs but I can't find it anywhere. I suspect either the study was very badly done or it is being used incorrectly. But since i can't find it, I can't read it so I have to assume it was made up?ReplyDeleteReplies
Let's wait for a link before accusing anybody of so serious a sin as lying.Delete
I wasn't actually accusing him of lying. I was thinking more along the lines of an urban legend kind of thing. I've seen the so called study referenced in a wide variety of evangelical blogs but I have never been able to track down its origin and no one ever seems to provide a link to the study.Delete
Given that 3-4 percent is the usually accepted number of gay people in society, if 80 percent of teen boys who identified as gay identify as heterosexual by adulthood, that would put the number of self identified gay boys at around 15 to 20 percent. That is a pretty high number.
But it does match the number of males who engage in some kind of sexual experimentation with another boy during adolescence.
That says to me that someone probably took the number of boys who have had a sexual encounter with another boy (usually mutual masturbation) and then relabeled them as "identifying as gay" and then compared that to the number of self identified gay adult men in order to reach the conclusion Ruse makes.
So, no, I don't think he was lying. But I do think he is of such an anti-gay state of mind that he was willing to accept and urban legend as true without doing the basic research that any legitimate author would do.
That is possible. If and when a link is posted, a better evaluation will of course be available.Delete
Mr Ruse's "15 minutes" graffito really does not show him in a favourable light. He should be aware of a few things:ReplyDelete
1. Same-sex attraction is not a matter of scant consequence to the person who has the tendency, celibate or not; and one's attractions are not easily erased or muted by opening up the catechism and reading to oneself the pertinent paragraphs.
2. He scorns today's gay Catholic writers for thinking that they've discovered the spiritual benefits of chastity. In a very important way, they have. Are not the timeless truths of the faith in constant need of being rediscovered, from generation to generation? Isn't that what makes modern conversion stories (C. S. Lewis, Merton, Heather King) so compelling? Do we scorn those writers for thinking they've discovered Christianity?
3. To take issue with Republicans does not make one a Democrat. This one seems obvious, but I begin to think that Mr Ruse is (pardon the internal rhyme) obtuse.
On the other hand, you, Mr Blanchard, may just be one of the best writers on the planet. I shall moderate the praise a bit: in your laudable attention to nuance and detail, your solicitous verbal precision, your agility of intellect, you remind this reader of the best moments in the writing of the late Fr Richard John Neuhaus.
Please pardon all errata of orthography, for which auto-correct, and not my own dimwittery, is doubtless to blame.Replies
> Are not the timeless truths of the faith in constant need of being rediscovered, from generation to generation?Delete
Exactly. I've always imagined that when St. Francis appeared, more than a few catholics probably would have shaken their heads with suspicion and perhaps scorn: "Don't we have twelve centuries of saints and monks before us? Do we really need this extravagant guy to teach us something new, does he really pretend to having discovered what christian poverty is about?"
That is almost exactly what did happen; both the Franciscans and the Dominicans, when they were first minted, were very much looked askance at by many contemporary Catholics, the established religious orders not least, given the extreme divergence between the ideal of a monk and the ideal of a friar (as G. K. Chesterton touches on in his excellent biographies of St Francis and St Thomas). Much the same thing happened when Aquinas proposed an Aristotelian, as opposed to a Neo-Platonic, Christian philosophy.Delete
As to being compared to Fr Neuhaus, gosh. I don't know what to say. I'm very flattered.
Sorry, if I end up posting twice..i thought I just did but it disappeared..trying again..ReplyDelete
First, many thanks for the good jokes about my name. I sure can learn "tone" from you guys!
Second, all of what i have said has already been cited in previous columns of mine and others. Still, I will gather them all up and publish them in a new column. Of course, the response of the NH will be along the following lines: "We don't all think the same things in the same way." "That is not what we mean." "You don't understand us." and so on..." Still, i will put it together..already regathering quotes.
By the way, are you now really comparing yourselves to St. Francis and St. Dominic? Or are you going to deny that one too? Hubris anyone?Replies
It might curtail the protracted, mutually-frustrating back-and-forth if you have further dialogue with the writers at SF or Gabriel before writing the article. If you're thinking they'll just dismiss or qualify whatever you're going to write, why not bring it to them first and arrive at a place where they say to you, "Yes, that is a good explanation of what I believe" before posting something that claims to represent their views but leaves them feeling misrepresented? Seems like that would benefit everyone.Delete
Hi, Gabriel:ReplyDelete
I have seen Austin Ruse's articles and been wanting to say something but couldn't figure out what to say. Seriously. Pascal Emmanuel Gobry has probably said what needed to be said.
Guess I can say, I think you and your friends are awesome.
This may seem a bit off-topic, but it points to the bigger picture - look at things in the light of the divine immensity. Here's an account I ran into of a young man who died over 30 years ago but you can see something incredible in him, even in the little photo attached to the article. The article is associated with a Christian pacifist web site.
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2015 at 5:27 PM
The problem Mr. Ruze is that the tone of your articles often comes off as less than charitable (although I assume that wasn't your intent). I appreciate your depictions of identity in Christ first and foremost. It is also important to constantly evaluate ourselves and to make sure that is our first priority. However, (and this may be a generational thing) many of the homophiles are not using descriptive terms like gay as a primary description. It is at best tertiary and often is used to help evangelize many who have already left the church. However, rather than jumping to conclusions about a terms connotation, ask what they mean by the term. Then, we can have a debate about the pros and cons.ReplyDelete
Additionally, I can appreciate the concerns of hubris and martyr complexes. It is important for any person to avoid falling into the sin of pride. However, the Church's culture (Not the orthodoxy) has been less than ideal for people who aren't called to the marriage vocation or to the religious vocation. Attacking people who carry the cross of same sex attraction and telling them to basically shut up, suck it up, and hide in the corner isn't going to help. There are lots of questions that we are going to have and support from the Church and its members are essential sustaining in this struggle. Now there is a happy medium between being fixated on the issue of homosexuality/Same sex attraction and dealing with other important issues in Church culture, but for many years it has been treated as THE ISSUE that must not be talked about.
Finally, there seems to be a strong push for people with this cross to seek reparative therapy. Reparative therapy has harmed many individuals in the past and caused them to lose faith, and it is has helped some making it a very loaded issue. I understand that Christ has the ability to take away from same sex attractions (and he has done it for some which should be celebrated). However, he doesn't necessarily promise that. It is possible that this will be the thorn in my side for the rest of my life. He does promise to give us the grace to overcome and resist any temptations (but not that they will necessarily go away). I hope this gives some perspective from a young male (24) dealing with this particular cross and builds some bridges to conversation between all of us to help us grow in our faith.
P.S. Hopefully this is somewhat eloquent (I'm an engineering major) on the topic although not necessarily succinct. :)
Among Augustine's greatest defenses of orthodox Christianity was his insistence that humans can only respond to God through His grace. This entails, of course, that God works through human faults, as he works with, well, humans. Paul was a murderer and proud, but when Christ called to him, he called to him in his entirety, his murderous past, pride, and all. Augustine saw this truth as necessary for the distinction between human frailty and divine sovereignty. If Ruse has a difficult time accepting that God might be able to take an intrinsic disorder and bring good from it, then Ruse's problem is most importantly with God and His Church, and only secondarily with anyone else. (I hope the conditional nature of that last sentence is clear enough; it isn't a condemnation of anyone particularly)ReplyDelete
Would you be surprised to know that you, Gabriel, have said some of the things you now say you've never heard the New Homophiles say?ReplyDelete
I would, yes. Would you furnish me with an example?Delete
I will be publishing a column and will include them.ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm not sure having a conversation with people like Ruse is really productive. Gabriel, I think you can certainly defend your stand against people like him. But a conversation is pretty useless. He really doesn't have any biblical ground to stand on and is working for his own presuppositions more than anything else. And I find people like that are not very good at reading for content or having a conversation. They tend to pick up on a word or phrase that sets them off and then not be able to let go, which I suspect his upcoming column will be full of, as his past ones have been. Overall, though, let him rant. What he is doing is showing such a pitiful attitude that he is actually turning people away from his point of view.Delete
Surely we are all working for our presuppositions. Otherwise, why go to the trouble of presupposing them? Admittedly, if we're unwilling to surrender such presuppositions no matter what evidence is presented to us, that's problematic, but we don't know that of Mr Ruse.Delete
Now, I'll concede -- I have conceded, in writing the above post -- that I have not been impressed with his work on this subject to date, and have said in so many words that I won't continue trying to converse, unless he begins interacting in a way that shows a clear endeavor to communicate with the fairness and thoroughness proper to the subject (and to the stated or hinted-at charges of our being less than orthodox). However, the upcoming column, which we ought not to pass judgment on before we have read it, is precisely such an opportunity; if it proves fruitful then we have all gained something. And if not, well, we can burn that bridge when we come to it, if there's nothing else to be done.
Well spoken, Blanchard. I found his writing off-putting in the extreme. Even if he were to object to our terminology, it seems repulsive to put the word gay in a state perpetual quotation through a piece meant to address us. Very few CHristians these days (thank heavens) pop down to the local mosque even to proselytize with little leaflets of "You 'Moslems,' as you might like to call yourselves..."ReplyDelete
The condescension is bested perhaps only by the sort of imperialist rhetoric that spawned the White Man's Burden. It's the siege-complex, portcullis Christianity that the world has rightly rebuffed us for. Mr Ruse, we do seek engagement, but not combat. Lower your arms; we bring none.
"The advantage of the word gay is that it doesn't alienate the audience."ReplyDelete
I completely disagree. You've entirely alienated me.Replies
I'm quite sorry to hear that. Would you mind explaining why and how a little more?Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 29, 2015 at 6:23 AM
The real tragedy is that there are people who'd rather want gay people (celibate or not, Christian or not) to simply not exist in God's good earth. That's why they try so hard to deny and silence us, ruin our reputation and credibility as best as they possibly could. Hence, the uncharitable articles written by Austin Ruse and comments made by people like him. That's is exactly what is happening in Uganda, Russia and other countries who will at all cost persecute, rape, torture, and exterminate gay people.ReplyDelete


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I was a late-comer to Sixth Sense, I caught it on DVD as my first introduction to the creative genius of Shyamalan.
Thus far, all of the movies that M. Night Shyamalan has released have ranked as some of my most favorite. His directorial style and presentation has been impressive & captivating. I look forward to each release with his name stamped on it. In my house, his name means "quality work."
With each release you definitely get the impression that here is a guy who really loves to make movies, from the actors he chooses to work with, the locations he shoots, the props used, and onward to most minute details. No compromises. He is passionate about it all.
After all that though, the thing that impresses me most are the stories he presents in these films. He may be a filmmaker first and foremost. However, the one aspect that sets him above the rest to me are the stories he chooses to tell.
It is the stories that captivate me the most in his work. I have the impression that if a story doesn't cut it, he's not making the film.
Now, of the films he's made (that I have seen) he has written virtually all of them: The Sixth Sense; Unbreakable; Signs; The Village; Lady in the Water all have that one thing in common--the solid base of a powerful story. (Apparently he wrote the screenplay for Stuart Little, a nice movie but unoriginal, relying more on effects and the actors involved I believe then the story. Still, as I say, a nice movie if unmemorable in my opinion.)
Like most, I enjoy a good action movie with stunning effects, but I won't watch them repeatedly in most cases. For me, the intricacies of a well written & crafted storyline will win the day every time.
Not everyone shares this view unfortunately which is probably why more movies with this element are not written these days. Apparently Lady in the Water was not as well received as it should have been. I don't read movie reviews or watch review shows so I am basing this on the observation of others. I have to ask, what's not to like? Ooops, it had action. It had effects. It had some killer acting. But not enough--particularly action I suppose. The story was central, and I guess that wasn't enough for some critics?
Who cares? Well, I do. Simply for the fact I mention above. If story based movies are not well received, less of them will be made. It's a real shame and it diminishes our culture. How many cop & gangster, alien & terminator shows do we really need? Let's find some balance here please.
My favorite recent television show, Heroes, falls in line with this balance. I love the storyline. I love the plot twists. The first season of that show, and the ending was simply amazing. I was hoping beyond hope that they (the writers) could make it work--that they could, particularly, make the ending work. And they did! It ended so well to me that if they never had another season for whatever reason it still would have been one of the best television runs I have ever seen. The story worked. The writers did it. Incredible.
So I end here. Writers go forth! You rule. When you make it work, we all win. Tell us the stories that entertain. Tell us the stories that captivate. Tell us the stories that inspire, that motivate. Tell us the stories that matter.
Then hope the producers don't ruin your work...


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Sunday, October 07, 2007
Jury Duty
I've been called a number of times, but never chosen. Sometimes I would go and sit and wait, only to be told that no jury would be needed, which I discovered usually meant that the defendant had decided to plead guilty, most likely a plea bargain. If that happened, I would be out of the court house by 10, so I always dressed for work -- a skirted suit, heels, and a brief case. Sometimes they would have a jury and alternates empaneled before they got to me. And several times I would actually get to the questioning part and the defense attorney would ask me my highest level of education and I would say I have a Masters and he would object to me as a juror and I would go to work. After this had happened a few times, and once a man who I knew had a Ph.D. was questioned before me and selected, I asked an attorney friend what was up with this. And he told me that defense attorneys do not want a woman of my age and education level because we wouldn't have a post graduate degree unless we were willing to go against peer pressure. We were much more likely than women with less education, younger women, and men of all types to have a disciplined mind. It meant we wouldn't lose track of a piece of the prosecution's case if the defense tried emotions and tricks. Which was certainly flattering, but also frustrating, since I've always believed that jury duty is like learning the issues before voting -- a good citizen does it.
And so it stood until Friday. When I was called for grand jury selection. Now, I've never been called for the grand jury before, and I've never been called in Alaska before, either. So, I have no idea if the petit jury selection here is the same as in California or the grand jury selection anywhere else is the same as here. There was a pool of 60 people, out of which they selected 18 regulars and then 18 alternates (six for each of the three months this grand jury sits). Names were drawn, no questions were asked, and that was that. So, I'm a grand jury alternate for December. Since many people leave the state in December, and grand jury* members are allowed to do that, the likelihood of an alternate being called is higher in December than any other month. Since the grand jury meets one day a week, I might be called up to four times, although that is unlikely.
At last. I can feel like a good citizen.
* In Alaska, the grand jury hands down felony indictments, and in a single day may hear the prosecution case in six cases. So, one day's work would have nothing to do with any other day's work, and continuity of individual jurors is not necessary.
4 comments:
- kenju said...
I have always thought it would be very interesting to have jury duty, but the one time I was actually called, they seated the jury before they even interviewed me. Women with degrees are not often chosen for duty here. Good luck with yours.
- Tabor said...
I had the same experience at least twice. Once I told them I had a Masters and also some post-graduate work, I was dismissed. Geeesh!
- Betty said...
I have always thought it would be fascinating to be on a jury. Especially in a criminal case. Alas, I would never have been chosen because my husband was a criminal lawyer. He's long gone, now, but I've still not been called.
- Mary Lou said...
I was called to jury duty every year until 2001, when I was chosen to serve. THe trial was a week long, and I was the foreman, It was really interesting! especially the voir dire. Since then I have not been called at all.


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I like ScHoolboy Q, man. To be honest, I think he's my least favorite MC in Top Dawg Entertainment, but that's not really saying much because all of TDE's artists are super talented. I think this latest album of his is an improvement, but I still don't feel like he's reached his peak yet. He has a few songs in which he talks about his daughter; I think he could really put together some great music if he explores that relationship more in his songs. Out of all the MCs in Top Dawg Entertainment, he's definitely the most mainstream sounding. That's not a bad thing tho. Mainstream doesn't mean bad. I see a lot of people calling Q trash just because he isn't as introspective as Kendrick, or as… uh… Woke? Yeah, he isn't as "woke" as Ab-Soul, but TDE isn't about being deep and serious all the time. TDE is just about making great music. Maybe Q isn't uplifting people with songs like i or Alright, but he can still rap his ass off. Q is one of the only MCs still making Gangsta Rap these days. The only other current MCs that come to mind when I think of Gangsta Rap are YG & Freddie Gibbs. Well, Jay Rock is gangsta as hell too. You know what I mean tho. We need people like Q to keep Gangsta Rap alive. Anyway, Q's career is far from over, so hopefully the next time I update his Marathon he'll just be improving even more. His discography is already very solid tho. He doesn't have any duds yet, and he hopefully never will. He's dope.
Favorite Song: There He Go
Least Favorite Song: Studio
Verdict: 79%


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Moroni 10,
President Ezra Taft Benson:
We do not have to prove the Book of Mormon is true. The book is its own proof. All we need to do is read it and declare it! The Book of Mormon is not on trial—the people of the world, including the members of the Church, are on trial as to what they will do with this second witness for Christ.
I testify that the Book of Mormon is the word of God; and therefore Jesus is the Christ, Joseph Smith is a prophet, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true, with its authorized servants to perform the ordinances of salvation today, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. ("A New Witness for Christ," Ensign, Nov. 1984.)


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Once you become a parent, New Year's Eve celebrations take on a whole new meaning. For many, the last day of December no longer means a late night out; instead, it means a family dinner at home (because two-year-olds and restaurants aren't exactly friends), a bedtime story or three (which may or may not turn into a debate about bedtime), and perhaps — if you're lucky — fitting in an hour of "me-time," or relaxing with your partner.
For most parents, the goal is getting the little ones to be sound asleep before midnight. Still, that doesn't mean you can't have a little fun before bedtime. With all the excitement of the holiday, it's fun to engage in a family activity that doesn't require staying up late.
Here are some kid-friendly crafts to do with your little ones to ring in the New Year:
Create a Photo Booth
You don't have to hit a big party to have a photo booth opportunity — you can create one right at home with your kids. Use a solid colored roll of craft paper to create a backdrop, and then decorate it: you may write the year, the words "New Year's Eve," use bright stickers, and more.
Look around your home for fun props or costume pieces to use, like hats, boas, or silly glasses. You can even design your own mustaches from construction paper, and tape them to straws to hold up for the picture. Have your kids take turns posing — and make sure you get in a few of the photos, too. This is not only an entertaining activity in the moment, but it leaves you with fun memories you can look back on for years to come!
Design a Wishes Jar
Who says you need to have just one or two resolutions? As we turn the calendar page, the new start is all about dreaming big, right? Capture that feeling with your own wishes jars. Take small glass or plastic jars (you can even clean and re-purpose peanut butter or pickle jars), and then provide supplies for the kids to decorate them. Go for press-on numbers that spell out the new year, stickers, paints, and markers. Once each child has decorated his or her wishes jar, grab some paper and have each kid write down new wishes for the upcoming year. If you make this an annual activity, you can read back over your wishes the following New Year's Eve.
Make a Memory Game
You know what they say: The family who plays games together builds lasting memories together. Have each family member pick their favorite 5 photos from the entire year. Print two of each photo from your computer, and tape each paper photo onto thicker card stock. Write the name of the year on the back, and then place the card photos face down in a random order (with the years facing up). Now you have your very own personalized matching game! Take turns flipping cards over (two cards per turn), and trying to remember where the matches are located. Make it an annual game; each New Year's Eve, bring out the set and have everyone add one favorite photo from the current year. Your game will slowly grow, naturally becoming more challenging as your kids get older.
Build a New Year's Eve Ball Drop
Your kids don't have to stay up late to watch the ball drop in Times Square – you can create your own at home. Start by cutting out a long, narrow sheet of paper (approximately 18 inches long and 6 inches across). Write a countdown vertically along the paper, starting with 10 at the top, and ending with zero; don't forget to add the words "Happy New Year!" Have your kids draw the numbers; or stencil the numbers in advance, and have the kids color and decorate them. Finally, cut a circle piece of paper (this will be your "ball") and let the kids decorate it with markers, glitter, or stickers. Take turns moving the ball from the top to the bottom, and counting down from 10.
Create Noisemakers
For a fun, musical craft that isn't actually all that noisy, try designing noisemakers with your little ones. You just need paper towel rolls, foil, decorative tape (like printed or decorated duct tape), and small objects that will make a little noise when shaken (beans or coins work well). Close off one end of the empty paper towel roll with foil, and then pour your noise items into the open end — fill the roll about one-third full. Seal off the open end with foil, and then decorate the roll with tape, stickers, and markers. Put some fun music on, and dance around with your noisemakers. Your kids will have a blast shaking them around the house to "ring" in the new year — a simple, inexpensive way to celebrate.
Embrace Your Children's Excitement
Welcoming the New Year as a parent can feel very different from your celebrations before kids — but in many ways, celebrating with your kids is a lot more fun. Allow yourself to soak in their youthful excitement for the holiday and remember how big and impressive an entire year felt when you were young; after all, starting a brand new year is a wonderful thing! Try to make the night memorable for your little ones, by planning activities they'll enjoy and that bring you closer as a family. Some of their best memories when they're older may be from those New Year's Eve nights of their childhood.


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DNS-320L ShareCentre 2-Bay Cloud Network Storage Enclosure
A Complete Home Storage Solution
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The ShareCenter™ 2-Bay Cloud Network Storage Enclosure is the perfect home solution to share, stream, manage and back up all of your digital files by creating your own personal Cloud. Remotely connecting to your ShareCenter™ cannot be easies, simply download the free mydlink™ Access-NAS mobile app. The NAS mobile app, allows you to access your files and stream music, video and photo content to your smartphone or tablet from anywhere around the world. Plus, the simple and intuitive hardware design lets you easily add up to two 3.5" SATA hard drives to your device without the use of any tools, making the ShareCenter™ a powerful, scalable solution for your home or office.
More Than Just a Network Attached Storage
The DNS-320L includes smart library applications that allows you to organise your music and photos effortlessly. Experience the full benefits of managing your files with the built-in applications such as My Music, My Files, My Photos and P2P downloads. You can manage your P2P downloads, view your photos, stream music, access your files, either within your home network or remotely via mydlink™, whereas My Surveillance allows you to record and manage videos from mydlink™ cloud cameras.
mydlink™ - Anywhere Access
Configure your ShareCenter™ for ultimate remote access and management in the palm of your hand – simply log into your personal account via mydlink.com or mydlink™ Access-NAS mobile app on your iPhone, iPad or Android device and access or share digital content to your computer, tablet, and smartphone from anywhere.
- Create your home personal cloud storage and share files using a safe and secure system
- Simple and secure file access and management through mydlink.com
- View photos, stream music and manage P2P downloads via mydlink.com
- Transfer files and media between your ShareCenter™, PCs, smartphones and tablets
- Remotely stream and upload/download media with your smartphone and tablet
- No special network configurations required
- Free App available for iOS and Android devices
- Embedded NVR supports real-time monitoring, recording and playback of surveillance video using mydlink™-enabled Cloud Cameras
- Supports up to 4 D-Link Cloud Cameras
- Supports recording modes including continuous, motion-detection,and scheduled recording
- Supports snapshot capture and zoom in/out from live video
mydlink™ Easy Remote Manager
Experience the full benefits of managing your files using mydlink Remote Manager. Conveniently access your NAS applications - My Music, My Files, My Photos, P2P downloads via mydlink™ from anywhere. You can manage your P2P downloads, view your photos, stream music, and enjoy the versatile remote accessibility ShareCenter™ delivers.
My Surveillance
Easy Installation and Setup
This enclosure supports 2" internal SATA HDDs up to 4TB capacity and installing them is as simple as popping the top and sliding them in. Push the latch button to access the drive bays, then just slide your drives into place and you're ready. A convenient USB port on the back of the ShareCenter™ can be used to either share a USB printer with an entire home or office, or attach an external USB storage drive for easy one-touch backup. You can also connect an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to monitor power levels and ensure the safety of your data in the event of a power failure. Plus, you can copy the contents of a USB dongle at the touch of a button.
Stream Digital Media with Built-in Media Server
Back up your digital media files to the ShareCenter™ for safekeeping, and enjoy the benefits of the built-in DLNA Certified UPnP AV media server. Stream digital content to compatible media players such as the PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, or directly to a smart TV. You can also enjoy photo, music, and video streaming remotely through mobile devices.
Powerful Performance and Flexibility
Four different hard drive configuration modes are available (Standard, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1), which allow users to choose the configuration best suited to their needs. Standard mode creates two separately accessible hard drives. JBOD combines both drives to create a single, easy to use volume. RAID 0 combines both drives in a "striped" configuration, which provides maximum performance when using a Gigabit Ethernet connection. RAID 1 creates a copy of your data on both drives, providing maximum protection; if one drive fails, the unaffected drive continues to function as a single drive until the failed drive is replaced. The DNS-320L is hot-swap enabled meaning you can easily replace a failed drive and your data will automatically be copied to the new drive, allowing the ShareCenter™ to return to its full.
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Approx. Growth Height: 55cm
Approx. Growth Spread: 1m (3ft)
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Soil Requirements: moist
Flower Colour: Lavender
Flowering Period: July - August
Foliage: Deciduous
Size on Arrival: Varies depending on the season from an empty looking pot in winter to full leaf in spring/summer
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Bring your preshooler(s) aged 0 to 5. Relax and enjoy a visit with other parents/caregivers while your child(ren) play(s) with other children. Each week has structured activities such as storytime, sing alongs, simple crafts, followed by a free playtime. ...
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Family Photography
Taking photos of families and children should be fun for everyone. If you are looking for relaxed family photography in Sussex and Kent then do get in touch with me.
When I arrive I spend time getting to know everyone before the camera even comes out.
I aim to create a fun and relaxed session and will chat to you beforehand about choosing a location and the right clothes to wear.
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Cheryl Cole is 'definitely in the line-up' for the US version of the X Factor, according to Simon Cowell's pal Sinitta.
SiCo's right-hand woman let slip that the Girls Aloud star will take her place on the judging panel when the show is launched Stateside next year stating that Chezza 'is being considered' for the role.
Speaking to The Metro at the MOBO Awards nominations launch, the Eighties star revealed: "I know she is definitely in the line-up and is being considered."
Realising that she may have said to much, she quickly added: "I don't know if I can say. This is how I got my ass in trouble a few weeks ago. See my mouth, my lips aren't moving,"
It is thought that the music mogul wants 27-year old Cheryl to be by his side on the US shows, with UK guest judges Katy Perry and Nicole Scherzinger thought to be the 3 Words singer's closest competition for the job.
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'SNL' Coneheads Reunite for State Farm -- It's Last Night's New Ads
Among the new releases, the two hammiest characters on TV make appearances: Max Greenfield, Schmidt on "New Girl," stars in a spot for McDonald's Sirloin Third Pound Burger, and Jim Parsons, Sheldon on "The Big Bang Theory," stars in another Intel spot, this one for the i7 Processor.
And, reunited after a long hiatus from their "Coneheads" characters, Dan Aykroyd and Jane Curtin appear in a spot for State Farm. The alien couple famous for "Saturday Night Live" sketches and a 1993 film bicker as Aykroyd takes a late-night phone call with State Farm. "With whom are you communicating?" Curtin asks.
Aykroyd responds, "Jake from Planet State Farm."
As always, you can find out more about the best commercials on TV at Ad Age's Creativity.
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THE Wish List Fund is organizing a gala dinner at La Meridiana del Alabardero on the Golden Mile in Marbella on April 17 to raise funds to redecorate the dormitories at the Ciudad de los Niños children's home in Malaga.
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If you can't make the event but you are a business who can do anything to help with the redecoration so that funds can go even further, we'd love to hear from you.
For example, Julie and Steph of the Yorkshire Linen Warehouse are taking part by donating all the soft furnishings for the dormitories.
There will also be a Sponsored Walk to Kudus Bar, La Mairena on Sunday April 25 at 10.30am from Opencor in Elviria.
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It is the time of year that mothers look forward to with mixed emotions. It hails a return to the scheduled life that school brings; a return to the early mornings and hopefully not too late nights of homework. It also brings with it soccer games and dance practices; piano lessons and study groups. Jam packed schedules that keep you on your toes.
I find that I enjoy both the laziness of summer and the hectic craziness that is the school year. Summer allows for late nights and lazy mornings, with little else but fun to be had. The school year brings with it a routine that brings order back into our family. It always seems that the change of seasons, from summer to the school year and vice versa, comes at just the right time. I am excited to get back to the routine; I am hungry for it. Yet, in May I couldn't wait for the freedom of summer.
What are your favorite things about back to school?
Here are some of mine:
-New Pencils
-The smell of books (yep I am weird like that, I like to go to the book store for the smell as well as to find something new to read)
-The excitement for learning
-The reminder to spend time one on one with each child, helping them with their school work
-Watching as new concepts seem to "click" in the minds of my children
-and lastly (but of course not least) a few hours of semi-quiet each day (I still have two at home and one of my school-age children is going into Kindergarten, which is still half day here in Utah)
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In an effort expand Middlesex County's ongoing traffic and pedestrian safety initiatives, we welcome you to the Middlesex County Comprehensive Traffic Safety Website (CTSP). The CTSP Website is a one-stop shop for all traffic and pedestrian safety measures and information within the County. All County residents are encouraged to learn about traffic and pedestrian safety information and know emergency numbers for the areas in which they live. Our program continues to innovate and new initiatives throughout the county to ensure that our streets, roadways and bridges are safer, properly maintained and meet the needs of our residents and visitors. On behalf of the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, we hope that this website will provide our residents and all those that traverse through our county the information they need to better ensure their safety whether as a pedestrian, pedalcyclist or as an occupant in a motor vehicle.
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Planned outage this Sunday
Hello all, your friendly Ozblogistan tyrant here.
To perform some important maintenance on the site, it will be necessary to deactivate all Ozblogistan blogs temporarily on Sunday afternoon. I am expecting to take the site down around 2pm, central standard time, for up to two hours.


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…and what it is, is a little weird. Now Dianne Feinstein has reneged on her pledge to vote for cloture on Judge Alito, and announced that she will support a filibuster instead. I don't know how to interpret the Democratic Senators who are lining up for a filibuster, except as a manifestation of the power of the crazy left within that party.
John Kerry helped get this ball rolling by taking time out from the World Economic Forum in Davos to urge a filibuster. It's a cheap shot, of course, but I wonder whether Kerry is doing a little snowboarding while he's in Switzerland, and if so, whether he's wearing his yellow flower power zipper pull.
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Well you know we're suckers for Transnational sounds and here's something very interesting, a compilation redefining 90's pop music from Russia in a myriad of new Transnational dance styles and genres.
Everything from Future Bass, Nu Electronica through to Trap and Juke from a bunch of contemporary Russian producers!
Plus it is free!
Appealing to Russian pop-heritage of the 90s always seemed to be ambiguous. One could laugh, one could seriously call it "reincarnation". But obviously no one could deny, that this tendency reached everyone who loves underground electronic music in Russia.
Russian Ghetto Compilation Vol.1 is a reflection of this tendency. We gathered 20 tracks from different producers all over the country in order to redefine forgotten pop melodies from the past and give them a new life by means of ghetto music.
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Hungary Climate and Weather
Hungary has a temperate climate with three climatic zones: Mediterranean in the south, Continental in the east and Atlantic in the west. In general, winters are cold, cloudy and damp or windy, and summers are warm - sometimes very hot indeed! March, April and November are the wettest months. The number of hours of sunshine averages 2209 a year - among the highest in Europe. From late April to the end of September you can expect the sun to shine for about 10 hours a day. August is the hottest month (average temperature 21 C) and January the coldest (-2 C).


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Philip Simmons-Master Blacksmith
Philip Simmons, Master Blacksmith from Charleston, SC recently celebrated his 98th birthday.
Sunhead projects has been tagging along with Mr. Simmons (with camera & audio equipment in tow) for about 5 years. We have gathered over 65 hours of footage with Mr. Simmons...Interviews, birthdays, drive-arounds, talking with kids and relatives.
This video is a short "promo piece" that gives the flavor of the full-length 60-minute version. We are currently seeking funding for the "Cofee Table Book" and the Video DVD.
Learn more about our project here:
Videography: Mark McKinney
Interviewer: Steve Lepre
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The amount of data on AT&T Inc.T -0.61%'s network has grown 50,000% over the past 6 years. In response, AT&T is looking to new technology to help improve customer experiences, reduce costs and become more efficient.
AT&T has invested $140 billion in its wireless and wireline networks over the past six years, said Victor Nilson, vice president for Big Data at AT&T, speaking at the Hadoop Summit conference in San Jose Tuesday. The company collects 30 billion data points per hour in order to measure network quality that it feeds back into improving customer experience.
For example, when a cell tower fails, it can be difficult to figure out exactly how it is impacting customers because calls are often handed off to nearby towers. AT&T researchers created a tower-outage analyzer that gives the company an accurate, data-driven picture of the customer experience across the whole area impacted by an outage. The tool has been used to prioritize and escalate repairs to cell towers based on how it impacts customer experience. AT&T learned that some outages involving a significant number of towers had little customer impact, while others with fewer failed towers had a bigger impact.
This article has been extracted from http://blogs.wsj.com, please click on this link to read the article in full http://blogs.wsj.com/cio/2014/06/03/att-uses-big-data-to-improve-customer-experience/
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For everything that moves by road, rail and water, BBA has a suitable portable extinguisher. We transport fire safety. Often these extinguishers are located outside and are exposed to all kinds of weather influences.
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This places high demands on the quality of both the extinguishing agent as well as the equipment. We can advise you on which extinguishing agent is most suitable. This concerns the extinguishing qualities but also issues such as frost resistance or the desire to use the most environmentally-friendly agent possible. But there's more. Those wishing to comply with the NEN2559 standard will have to have the extinguishers maintained annually. And if you think that is just about a visual check, you are mistaken. Make sure that in case of a calamity, your insurer will not be able to point out to you that your equipment didn't meet the standards!
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My brother in law was moving boxes at work and he was bit by a spider. He said that his hand went numb for 10 minutes and that it felt like a needle went through his hand. On Tuesday he said his finger was itchy and it looked like there was something white in his finger and today Wednesday he said it hurt and there was a red mark. Today he caught it at work and described it as this It's head is black with a reddish brown outline the tail part is black with white stripes. He works in Massachusetts but the company he works for gets deliveries from Kentucky. Do you know what kind of spider bit my brother in law?
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"Spiders! Ack!." Josh Larios is icked out by spiders. But little does he suspect, when he confesses his fear on his blog, that the world will deluge his website with questions, advice, and anecdotes about the little eight-legged terrors.
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In an ill-advised public relations move, Datuk Seri Shahrizat decides to court bloggers with a dinner to "wow" them! No, I wasn't there and won't be there. The reason being that she's got it wrong. She's placating bloggers for not naming the missing children emergency alert the "NURIN Alert", instead of the wishy-washy Nur Alert!! Since when was missing children a branding exercise? Who cares about her Ministry's brand? What we want is a name that sticks in our minds, prompts us into action and a collective mindset to be on the lookout when a child goes missing. Yes, if her Ministry studied the Amber Alert they would know that this system can only work if the police take charge of it. There needs to be proper guidelines for media, police and the community to make this alert effective. We see none of that. There needs also to be a media blitz so the public knows what to d-. None of this either. What we get are forgettable TV advertisements. She and the police need to go on TV to tell the public about what needs to be done.
But why is she courting bloggers then? It's highly suspect to me. She fears the collective force of them. Hmmm….that smacks of election campaigning. More's the pity! I thought she was better than those who throw up their arms in the air to proclaim "God forbid that I should be like Rosmah!" that smacks of arrogance. Listen, there is nothing noble about being a politician, opposition or otherwise, or about getting arrested for that matter. If politicians and their wives would just throw in some expensive jewelry into the charity coffers, maybe NURIN Alert could be mobilised the way it was supposed to and they'd clean up in the elections. Those who talk about educating the "permata" of our nation just don't get it do they. Hello people! NURIN Alert is about the children. Oh, I forgot, children can't vote!


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Why is a quality Out-of-school time program important for my child?
Children and youth are likely to spend as many hours in their out-of-school program as in school.
Quality programs help your child grow socially, emotionally and physically.
Quality care supports your child's learning. Children and youth in after school programs tend to do better in school. They have high school attendance rates and have greater expectations for their future.
Quality after school programs build links to the community and encourage community service, enriching your child's life as well as your entire community.
Good staff-to-child/youth ratios allow for individual attention and help children build strong relationships with caring adults. Children and youth learn to be more cooperative with adults. They learn to handle conflict by talking or negotiating instead of hitting and fighting.
Children and youth in quality after school programs are less likely to smoke, drink alcohol and use drugs. They are also less likely to engage in deliquent behavior.
You will be more productive at work when you know your children are safe after school, during school vacations and in the summer.
How do I select a quality program for my child?
Begin by reflecting on what you did after school and in the summer as a school-age child. What did you like? How did you feel? What did you learn? Were there safety issues?
Think about your child and family's needs. What type of program would best serve your child and family? Then look for programs that can meet the needs of your child and family.
Start your search by asking friends, family members and school personnel for recommendations.
Contact your local resource and referral agency. They can provide useful information to help guide you in your search for quality programs. www.azchildcare.org or 1-800-308-9000, Monday - Friday, 8:00a to 5:00p.
Look for programs in your area that are dedicated to continuous improvement and are working toward meeting national standards.
Once you receive several referrals you may want to narrow your search by telephoning a number of programs and asking about availability, hours and fees. Ask if they are open on school vacation days and in the summer.


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If you grew up in the United States, there's no way you made it out of high school without reading one of Jane Yolen's books. If you teach young children, there's no way you've never seen her name on a book cover. The prolific writer offers advice, encouragement, and motivation to just WRITE THE DAMN BOOK! Happy writing, friends.
Read the full article here: Grand Master Jane Yolen on Why It's Important to Just 'Write the Damn Book'


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What's Up Wednesday
This last week was a busy one- not only were we winding down wedding season with out last wedding of 2015- but we also zested at Atascadero Bible Church for their youth conference. All in all we fed 450 people in two days- phew!!! Now feeding people for thanksgiving tomorrow is going to be a breeze 🙂 tee hee
Here is a quick pic I snapped at the youth conference- a legit gourmet burger bar! From fig preserves and blue cheese mousse to the basics like pickles, jalapeños, and lettuce.
Then we woke up and headed over to the gorgeous Dana Powers barn for a fall family style dinner for Brooke and Jake.
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- Rachelle Graham claims she waved off Cisse on holiday last week
- But he failed to return her texts she went online and found wedding photos
- Beauty queen believed they had a
futurebut he wed Diallo Awa in Paris
- She said: 'I'm disgusted to learn he got married without me knowing'
- Source close to the player claims that he and Miss Graham not a couple
Newcastle footballer Papiss Cisse has left his on-off girlfriend heartbroken after telling her he was going on holiday only to marry a volleyball player three days later.
Rachelle Graham, 24, a beauty queen and former Miss Newcastle, says last week she said goodbye to the Senegalese striker, 30, believing he was off to spend a month in his homeland.
But after he failed to return her texts she became worried and went online, finding a picture of her love's wedding to sportswoman Diallo Awa, 29, at a yacht club outside Paris.
Secret wedding: Papiss Cisse has left his on-off girlfriend heartbroken after she saw these pictures of his marriage to Diallo Awa three days after he said he was going on holiday
Mystery: Rachelle Graham, a beauty queen and former Miss Newcastle, thought she had a future with the footballer but in fact he was walking down the aisle with an international volleyball player,
More photos of the smiling couple's wedding in Paris have since surfaced, with friends saying they suspect his religion and family prevented the two from having a future together.
They had broken up last year after trolls abused them because it was a
mixed race relationship - but Miss Graham claimed recently they had started seeing each other more regularly again.
She even did a charity skydive to raise money for a community ambulance in the striker's native Senegal.
Miss Graham told The Sun: 'I'm hurt and disgusted to learn Papiss has got married without me knowing after we spent so much time together recently.
'But it's his life and if this is what he has chosen to do there is nothing much I can do about it. I just wish he had the decency to tell me first.
Last night a friend of Cisse said the footballer had not been in a relationship with Miss Graham since the pair split last year.
He said: 'Papiss was not seeing that girl, despite what she says. They may have met socially on occasion since their split but they were not in a romantic relationship together anymore and haven't been for some time.'
His agent Madou Diene was not available for comment last night.
Miss Graham received horrific abuse after news of her relationship with Cisse became public in 2013 and it was reported to police.
Today it appears that she has been targeted again and said that she dated the footballer because she loved him, not for his money.
She tweeted: 'Yes I am upset and hurt as we were very close and I trusted him all these years. I had a good life before I met Papiss and I intend to get that good life back!
'Contrary to what a lot of you think I have never needed his money - I have my own thank you - and I did not date him because of his job and fame.
'I dated him for the same reason most people date someone and anyone who knows me and Papiss will tell you that!
'Now it's time for me to move on with my life and he will do the same. Everything happens for a reason'
Happy couple: Cisse married the sportswoman at a yacht club in Paris, left and right, and are believed to be in Senegal
Success: Miss Graham won Miss Newcastle and also became a Miss England finalist a year ago
Fan: The model, pictured at St James Park with friends last week, is also a huge Newcastle United fan and believed she would have a future with the club's star striker
In 2013 trolls from around the world criticised her for being in a relationship with a black man and a bogus Twitter account was set up in Miss Graham's name.
Miss Graham said at the time: 'At first the messages came from a US website which targets white people who are going out with black people.
'The person behind that may also have set up the fake Twitter account in my name.
'I am totally sickened by it. I cannot believe someone that would do this.'
Cisse's new wife is a Senegalese volleyball star and model who represents her national team and Stade Francais in Paris, where she lives.
She walked down the aisle in a long white dress while the footballer, who earns £40,000-a-week, wore a navy suit.
After the
ceremony there was a lavish reception with cordon bleu catering and three cakes.
But the footballer would not have been drinking because he is
strict Muslim who prays five times a day. a a
Their families, members of his new wife's volleyball team and dignitaries from Senegal also flew to France for the wedding last week.
In trouble: In the run up to the wedding Cisse was banned after spitting at Manchester United defender Jonny Evans
Model: Miss Graham, left as a Miss England finalist in 2013, first got to know the footballer in 2012 and even helped raise money for a community ambulance in Senegal by doing a skydive,
Sports star: Diallo Awa, second left, celebrates scoring with her teammates during the 2014 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Championship Qualifiers between Senegal and Seychelles in Nairobi
Papiss Cisse would have had plenty of time to plan the wedding because in March he was banned for seven games for his part in the spitting storm that also involved Manchester United defender Jonny Evans.
He was fined a week's wages of around £40,000 by
Newcastle, and was banned until May.
In 2013 Cisse, who is one of a number of Muslim players at Newcastle, had refused to wear the club's shirt because it was sponsored by Wonga, as it conflicts with his religious beliefs.
Under Sharia law, Muslims must not benefit from either lending money or receiving money from another person - meaning that interest is prohibited. Interest is not paid on Islamic bank accounts or added to mortgages.
But later an image emerged on Twitter that claims to show the Senegalese forward gambling in a casino.
Eventually he agreed to wear the shirt.
Cisse's agent Madou Diene could not be contacted for comment.