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Researcher and thought leader Dr. Brené Brown offers a powerful new vision that encourages us to dare greatly: to embrace vulnerability and imperfection, to live wholeheartedly, and to courageously engage in our lives.
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly…who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly."
—Theodore Roosevelt
Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable, or to dare greatly. Whether the arena is a new relationship, an important meeting, our creative process, or a difficult family conversation, we must find the courage to walk into vulnerability and engage with our whole hearts.
In Daring Greatly, Dr. Brown challenges everything we think we know about vulnerability. Based on 12 years of research, her book argues that vulnerability is not weakness but rather our clearest path to courage, engagement, and meaningful connection. The book that Dr. Brown's many fans have been waiting for, Daring Greatly will spark a new spirit of truth—and trust—in our organizations, families, schools, and communities.
Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW, is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. A nationally renowned teacher and speaker, she is also the author of The Gifts of Imperfection and I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn't). Her groundbreaking work has been featured widely in the media, including PBS and NPR.
©2012 Brené Brown (P)2012 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
"A wonderful book: urgent, essential, and fun to read. I couldn't put it down, and it continues to resonate with me." (Seth Godin, New York Times best-selling author)
"In Daring Greatly, Brené Brown refers to herself as both a mapmaker and a traveler. In my book, that makes her a guide. And I believe the world needs more guides like her who are showing us a wiser way to our inner world. If you'd like to set your course on being more courageous and connected, engaged and resilient, leave the GPS at home. Daring Greatly is all the navigation you'll need." (Maria Shriver, New York Times best-selling author)
"Important information - painful narration"
I am listening to this book in 5-10 minute bursts. Brown's research and insights are super-interesting and powerful. But. The narrator is so syrupy and treacly that I had to take frequent breaks to shake off the sap...I am going to have to buy the print version of this book; I just can't handle the narration. How could the director of this production have allowed this? The book is ABOUT vulnerability-the words are powerful enough-straight-forward reading would have been appropriate. The narrator takes important insights into human chracter and makes it sound like a high school production of an episode of As the World Turns...bummer...
Fulfillment and Exuberance
"Love Brene Brown, didn't like the narrator"
This is an amazing book. I have listened to and loved Brene Brown's other two books and they have been so helpful to me in my life. However, I don't like this narrator at all. I would have loved if Brene Brown had read all of her books herself because I like her voice and so much of this information includes her personal experiences. The narrator of the other two books wasn't as good as having Brene reading herself, but that narrator was much better than this one. However, the content of this book is fantastic so I am putting up with the less than desirable narration.
I knew this was going to be a good book, I kept listening to it and thinking "why is this so annoying to listen to?"
I thought it was the book, but then I realized the narrator is awful. She has this nagging condescending tone that literally drove me crazy, I stopped the book about 1/3 of the way through and couldn't finish it. Looks like this book won't get read or it will be on hard copy.
"Would be WAY Better with Brene Brown's Narration"
I was spoiled by listening to Brene Brown's voice and personality in The Power of Vulnerability (excellent listen). I then purchased this book to listen to and the narration is dull and hard to listen to. I wish Brene would re-record this book with her voice!
Haven't finished it yet, will have to buy the actual book or get it on Kindle to get through it. Can't handle the narrator for much longer than 10 minutes.
"Narrator makes a good book bad"
I'm going to have to return this one and buy hardcopy. Totally prefer to "read" audibly, but this narrator is painfully annoying to listen to. Every. Single. Line….is said with such overdrawn earnest that it becomes incredibly distracting to absorb what's being said. I gave 5 stars on the story simply because the content that I was eventually able to get through was quite good. I'm projecting that had the narration been better this would have been a terrific book.
"Please let the author read her book!"
Fantastic content but poorly narrated.
I really enjoy Brene Brown's research but this book would have been enjoyable if not for the reader. She's a painful listen.
"Great message, really painful narrator"
I find Brene Brown amazing and inspiring. I love her other books and the information she writes about has been a great help to me. And....I had to get this book in print because the narrator was very poorly suited for this amazing book and powerful message. I was so excited for this book to be released on audio, but I can't get through Karen White's just so darn sweet and melodramatic reading. I would buy this book again on audio if it was re-recorded with Brene as narrator, or the narrator from Brene's previous books.
Only if it's a Mary Higgins Clark Mystery
"Narrator ruins good book content."
Sadly, I can't answer because I had to stop listening. I think this book contains relevant observations about society today. However, I'm going to have to go purchase a hard copy. The reader approaches this content with drama and emotion that is completely inappropriate. This is non-fiction and should be read that way.
Any number of simple even-speaking narrators would have been fine. Perhaps even Ms. White could be fine if someone had given her the feedback to rein in (!) the syrupy emotional delivery.
"Positive Listening Experience"
A very insightful book and listening experience based on many years of research and Brown's work with individuals, groups and couples. Listening has the power to facilitate change in the listener's life through altered perspective and new points of view on concepts of vulnerability.
I read all the negative reviews here on Audible about the narration and I am not sure what people are talking about. Maybe my recording has been redone--a newer version??-- but I thought that Karen White did a fine job reading the book. I guess I have heard some really difficult narrators recently-- but I was fine with this one. I suggest just to be sure listen to the sample before buying the book.
I think the information provided in the book far out weighs any issues with the narrator. A difficult subject but definately worth the listen.
"Similar to "The Gifts of Imperfection""
I had read "The Gifts of Imperfection" some time ago and thought that was terrific book. As I was reading "Daring Greatly," I didn't feel the content was much different from her other book. I looked at the descriptions for both books and they have the similar themes - 1) shame, authenticity, belonging, courage, compassion, connection and 2) vulnerability, imperfection, courage, engagement, connection. I think the first book provided more depth and guidance. I think this book provided the stories and examples that allow the readers to see themselves in those situations.
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Located in the heart of Charlottesville, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Play On! Theater, Downtown Mall, and Scott Stadium. Virginia Discovery Museum and Rotunda are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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In addition to an indoor pool, Sleep Inn & Suites Monticello provides a spa tub and a 24-hour fitness center. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers coffee/tea in a common area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
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Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi is racing against time to try and find a political settlement to the current crisis. According to "Al Sharq al Awsat" newspaper, Mohammed Ismail, a senior aide of Saif al-Islam, the son of Gaddafi, has began an unannounced visit to the British capital, London, for this purpose. According to the report, the envoy presents a proposal in which Gaddafi will have a symbolic title like Queen Elizabeth II in Britain with one of his sons will serve as the chief executive of the Libyan state. Some opposition figures will be allowed to join a national government.
Sources familiar with the details of the Libyan envoy's contacts with a number of Western governments told "Al Sharq al Awsat" newspaper that Gaddafi's son Mutasim, who currently holds the position of Libya's national security adviser, will be promoted to the post of Libyan president while Moammar Gaddafi will hold power symbolically. The sources pointed out that this new offer means that Gaddafi had withdrawn his previous offer to promote his second son Seif al-Islam to the post following the strong rejection by the rebels. The sources said that the offer is still being considered in a number of Western capitals.
An indication to the diminishing status of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is the fact that he had declined to appear in the Libyan media for about 10 days. In that period, he did not make any statements to the press and switched off his mobile phone. At the first days of the revolt, Saif al-Islam appeared on Libyan media on a daily basis.
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This was my favorite soup growing up. It was very brothy and meaty, despite the fact that it was often made with vegetable stock. Porcini mushrooms, prized in Russian cooking for their immense flavor, take center stage here.
I've taken my family recipe and swapped out some onions for shallots' more mellow taste. I added some thyme to highlight the mushroom flavor even further and, finally, to give this already complex-tasting soup even more depth, I cooked some sherry into the mushrooms, letting the alcohol evaporate before adding other soup ingredients. It was my best version yet, one that I will share with my family and friends and be making for years to come. After some tweaks, my favorite soup is even better than before.
My mushroom-soup yen of the season is not satisfied until this soup makes its round. Maybe we will re-create the magic for Hanukkah, but if Christmas is your holiday this month, this soup is great as a first course for any holiday meal.
Porcini Barley Soup With Sherry
Serves 8
1 cup (1 ounce) dried porcini mushrooms
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 small shallots, finely chopped
1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves separated from stem
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup sherry
2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 cup pearled barley
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
3/4 pound potatoes, peeled and diced
Sour cream, for serving
1. In a medium bowl, pour 2 cups boiling water over the mushrooms and allow to infuse 1 hour. Strain over a sieve, pressing out solids; reserve the liquid.
2. In a large stockpot, over medium heat, melt the 2 tablespoons butter and warm the 3 tablespoons olive oil. Sweat the onion, shallots and thyme for 10 minutes until softened and light golden. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the onions to the pot, and cook 5 minutes. Add sherry and cook, stirring, 3 minutes, until mostly evaporated. Add the mushroom-infused liquid, chicken stock, barley, salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer on low heat 1 hour.
4. Add the potatoes, raise the heat to medium, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender. Serve as-is, or with a dollop of sour cream, if you like.
Olga Massov, is a freelance food writer and recipe developer. In her past life, she spent a decade working in finance, but now gets to assist the likes of Melissa Clark and Andrew Scrivani. Olga writes a bi-weekly column for the Cooking Channel blog, and has been featured by Saveur.com, BonAppetit.com, and GourmetLive, among others. Her other work can be found on www.sassyradish.com and her twitter handle is @sassyradish.
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CINCINNATI (AP) -- A southwest Ohio man has been charged with child endangering after he was accused of posting a photo on Facebook showing him with a child and a BB gun.
WLWT-TV in Cincinnati (http://bit.ly/TOpjW5 ) reports Colerain Township police arrested the 22-year-old man Sunday in the Cincinnati suburb after the photo was posted Saturday.
Police said the weapon was a BB gun, but its location posed a risk of harm to the child.
The man's attorney said Monday the photo was a misunderstanding and the child wasn't in danger. He said his client was holding his 1-year-old daughter and playing with the gun with his nephews when a relative photographed them while he happened to be holding the gun.
There was no answer at a telephone number listed for the attorney Monday.


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Hudson derailed by Giants' six-run fourth inning
McCann provides spark with home run in second straight game
SAN FRANCISCO -- Ten days after seemingly doing nothing wrong on the way to notching his 200th career win, Tim Hudson experienced an inning during which it seemed nothing went right.
Hudson displayed his frustration as the Giants chased him during a fortune-filled six-run fourth inning that backed Matt Cain's best start of the season and doomed the Braves in Friday night's 8-2 loss at AT&T Park.
"It was a nightmare inning, obviously," Hudson said. "I didn't make very good pitches to get the inning going. Then when I needed a break here or there, the balls found some holes and some balls made for tough plays. I just had a tough time stopping the bleeding."
Brian McCann's two-run, fifth-inning home run off Cain served as one of the few highlights for the Braves, who had scored at least six runs in five of their previous six games.
Cain surrendered two runs and three hits while completing eight innings for the first time since Sept. 19. This marked the fourth time this season that the Braves were limited to three hits or fewer.
"You've got two great pitchers out there and they're throwing up zeros and that's what you're hoping for is to have them duel it out amongst themselves," Braves bench coach Carlos Tosca said. "Then all of the sudden, it just kind of unraveled for us."
Hudson was charged with eight hits and six runs in just 3 2/3 innings. This marked just the fourth time in his career that he allowed at least eight hits and at least six runs while completing fewer than four innings. But this pitching line did not provide a clear picture of the misfortune Hudson encountered in the process of the forgettable fourth inning.
"It's one of those things, like what else can you do?" Hudson said. "I felt like I made some pitches to get out of the inning. They just had some breaks go their way and it just happened to be all in a row."
Hudson retired the first seven batters he faced and had surrendered just one hit before the Giants began the decisive fourth with five consecutive hits. Marco Scutaro and Pablo Sandoval opened the inning with singles and Buster Posey followed with an RBI double. Those would account for the only balls that were hit hard, until Scutaro chased Hudson with a two-out, two-run single.
After Posey laced his double to the left-center-field wall, Sandoval scored the game's second run when third baseman Juan Francisco could not get Hunter Pence's infield single out of his glove. Brandon Belt followed with a chopper that bounced over Freddie Freeman's head and traveled down the right-field line for an RBI double.
"At any moment, I was just a pitch or two away from getting out of the inning with just giving up two or three runs," Hudson said. "They just had some breaks go their way right there late in that inning."
Hudson's miseries were intensified when he intentionally walked Brandon Crawford with one out and then saw Cain sneak an RBI single through the right side. Two batters later, the veteran pitcher saw his night end with Scutaro finishing what he started with a two-run single to left.
"It was just one of those games where in one inning they got a couple pitches to hit and got me in a jam," Hudson said. "Then a couple of breaks go their way. Then a couple more pitches to hit that got me out of the game. It was just one of those nights where one inning cost us the game."
Hudson has now lasted fewer than five innings in three of his first eight starts. But in each of his other five outings this year, the 37-year-old has allowed three runs or less. He had allowed two runs or fewer in five of his previous seven career starts at AT&T Park.
"He's tough," Scutaro said. "He can throw you any pitch at any count and his ball moves a lot -- sinkers, cutters, splits -- and everybody knows what a great pitcher he is. So for us to have a big inning was huge for Matt."
Cain's only costly mistake came when McCann drilled a 3-2 fastball into the water located beyond the tall right-field wall. The only other Braves player to hit a ball into McCovey Cove was Rick Ankiel, who did so with his decisive 11th-inning home run in Game 2 of the 2010 National League Division Series.
More importantly, the Braves are already seeing encouraging signs from McCann, who returned from offseason shoulder surgery on Monday. He has hit his first two home runs of the season in the first two games of this series and shown signs he is capable of being the offensive force he was while winning five Silver Slugger Awards.
"His swing looks really, really good," Tosca said. "He's really confident up there."
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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July 30, 2012
Central Detroit Christian co-founder Lisa Johanon '82 talks about the faith-based ministry's efforts to provide spiritual and urban renewal to the neighboring community.
July 25, 2012
Christianity Today interviews Associate Professor of Music History Johann Buis in a report on the worldwide growth of gospel music.
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Did you know?
At 2200km, the Orange River is South Africa's longest.
If you've never been white water rafting before, South Africa is the perfect place to give it a shot. If you have experienced this rush at some stage, you'll enjoy seeing how your South African adventure measures up.
Generally speaking, a white water rafting expedition involves a mix of navigating through rapids at high speed and enjoying the scenery along the calmer sections of water in-between. As you enter each powerful section of white water you'll feel your pulse racing and sense of balance tested. Then it's out of the power zone with a sense of accomplishment as you drift into flat water again. If you do happen to take a tumble, be happy in the knowledge that your white water tales will have more of an edge.
Some of the better known rivers for white water rafting in South Africa are the Orange River (Northern Cape and Western Cape), the Vaal River (Gauteng and Free State), Doring River (Western Cape), Blyde River (Mpumalanga), and the Umkomaas and Bushman's rivers (both in KwaZulu-Natal).
More experienced rafters should look into expeditions along the Blyde River, which are known for their intensity.
When rivers are in spate, distances of up to 12km can be comfortably completed within 2 hours, allowing participants to experience a wide range of scenery and wildlife.
South Africa gets the majority of its rain during the summer months between October and April, making these months premium white water rafting periods (outside of the Western Cape, which experiences winter rain).
The inflatable boats used for rafting expeditions in South Africa vary in size, from one-person boats to those that have space for up to 10 paddlers. Required equipment consists of helmets, life jackets and paddles, while certified operators keep a basic first aid box on board. Safety procedures are always explained before the start of an expedition, preparing participants for any emergency situations.
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What to pack
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Where to stay
Zulu Waters Game Reserve in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands offers white water rafting to guests as part of their packages.


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Yes, we've heard it all before. This is the year you'll hit the gym, lose that 20 lbs, and finally finish that book you've been meaning to read. That's all great--if you stick to it--but what about your grilling and barbecue resolutions? Will you smoke a whole pig? Or master a certain style? Let us know!
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John Roberts' summer vacation
"Debts that can't be repaid won't be."
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"Debts that can't be repaid won't be."
Michael Hudson
"Ignorance of the loan is no excuse" is not bad at all, sir, not bad at all.
rm2gro makes some good points in comments
Overall, for a few thousand dollars, our system of law is being promoted world-wide. A sort of soft power. Likewise, "student-loan funded vacations" is a bit cynical. Others might suggest that it is a GOOD thing to broaden a vision by travel. Travel to Europe was and still is a big thing for college students these days. They are not even simply 'traipsing' here — they actually are learning something. They also aren't being FORCED to spend their money this way. Finally, I think Roberts don't need the $15K. It is an incentive again to promote American law.
If Roberts doesn't need the fifteen grand, can I have it?
no. It's mine.
What about non-dischargable debts, like student loans to go to law school? If they can't be repaid, will they?
Eh, in my experience the law students who go to summer study programs overseas are the ones whose parents are paying tuition. If you're borrowing a significant fraction of your tuition, you're trying to get summer clerkships or other, hopefully paying, positions during that time.
My experience was that the kids going on trips where the ones who couldn't find real work at home. The idea was it looked better to at least study abroad over the summer rather than do some non-legal job to pay the bills.
Let's not forget that Roberts has routinely gone to Congress begging for higher pay for the federal judiciary at least in part because of grumbling that "it's almost impossible to educate your family on that kind of money." At the time all federal judges were making at least $165k I believe.
So it's hardly surprising that the guy has a warped (or incredibly cynical) view of the US labor market in general, not just the legal labor market.
hey, i had professor lazarus for environmental law years ago! i had no idea he was doing junkets with the chief justice.
"with very few exceptions, I know nothing about the formal legal material that I haven't gleaned from reading the casebook and the teaching manual. This is how much preparation I'm doing this summer for the classes I'll teach this coming academic year: None."
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In all the hoo-ha and excited fashion flagellation that has been generated since Joan Juliet Buck's incredibly ill-conceived profile of Syrian first lady Asma al-Assad ran in Vogue last year, culminating this week in a mea culpa/excuse of a behind-the-scenes explanation in Newsweek that gave the on-line community yet another reason to castigate fashion (sucker! appears to be the general opinion, not incorrectly), one thing has struck me: why was anyone surprised by this? Read more
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- Commentary -- Demystifying the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Boys
Commentary -- Demystifying the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Boys
Child sex trafficking is a phrase with which most of us are familiar and in many ways a fashionable topic to discuss in the media nowadays thanks to the publicity the issue has generated from celebrities and activists, as well as from websites like Backpage.com and Craigslist which have sparked furor for allegedly facilitating trafficking.
Yet, in thirteen years since the adoption of the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) – which defined anyone less than 18 years of age induced to perform a commercial sexual act as a victim of trafficking and not a criminal – one group has been noticeably and consistently ignored in all of the research, policy and practice…young boys.
Just how many young boys fall victim to commercial sexual exploitation (CSEC) in the United States is a contentious issue, particularly because there is still a lack of sound data for both boys and girls and adequate ground-level research in the field to produce accurate numbers. Thus, the child sex trafficking industry to date remains largely unevaluated and misunderstood, according to an Institute of Medicine report released last month.
Moreover, the tendency for organizations and anti-trafficking groups to inflate trafficking statistics and focus attention on women and girls rather than other high-risk groups like boys and transgendered youth, hinders the ability to locate these hidden populations and ultimately results in the misappropriation of resources that should be better spent on actual evidence-based research and rescue operations:
Ronald Weitzer, Professor of Sociology at George Washington University and author of ' Sex Trafficking and the Sex Industry: The Need for Evidence Based Theory and Legislation, explained to AlterNet how misallocating resources exacerbates the issue:
"NGOs have figured out that they can appeal to the public, donors and funders if they emphasize sex trafficking of girls. These organizations have a vested interest in defining the problem in one way over the other. Using the term women and girls frequently has a very clear purpose in attracting government funding, public and media attention but boys who are victimized are being ignored because most of the resources are devoted to girls," Weitzer said.
In an increasing effort to address this gender gap, experts have begun to focus their attention on external factors that cause boys to fall under the radar, identifying a number of sociological and cultural reasons that contribute to the problem.
In the recently released study, " And Boys Too" produced by the anti-trafficking group, End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and the Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purpose (ECPAT-USA), researchers found through anecdotal evidence that boys enter a life of trafficking around the same time as girls at approximately 11-13 years of age. Of the 40 informants contacted in the ECPAT study, almost half (18) said they would serve boys.
This is consistent with the findings of a previous John Jay College and Centre for Court Innovation study in 2008 entitled, ' Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in New York' which revealed that as high as 50 per cent of commercial sexually exploited children in the United States are boys.
Perhaps the most shocking revelation to come out of that study was that while 87 percent of the 4000 sample of children interviewed expressed a desire to exit 'the life', a great number of youths perceived their 'work' as a curious and fascinating lifestyle, rather than being coerced into it by a pimp. In fact, most boys were not 'pimped' in the traditional sense but instead recruited by familial procurers or "friends" who didn't manage their work per se but rather facilitated them by offering shelter or referring them to buyers in exchange for clients or a share of their earnings.
Such a narrative is certainly not one we hear about very often, particularly in the media, which tends to focus on the conventional pimp that preys upon and kidnaps children off the streets. Nonetheless, it is one that licensed independent clinial social worker Steven Procopio who is heavily involved in developing CSEC programs for boys, is most familiar.
"These boys can have pimps, either men or women, but generally as the boy ages out into his late 20s, he may rent an apartment with several other boys in the life and in exchange for those younger boys having shelter and a room to sleep, they work for the older boy. The other scenario is the fee-for-service drive-by-pimp -- a guy will drive his car, ask a boy if he wants to make some money for the evening, pimp him out and then at the end of the night he may never see that person again. In other situations, families may pimp out their boys to support their drug addiction," he told Alternet.
Similarly, sex trafficker survivor Tina Frundt, the founder of anti-trafficking non-profit Courtney's House and Frederick Douglass Award recipient from Freed the Slaves says such accounts are in line with her own personal experience as a sex trafficking victim and street outreach service provider.
"Boys can have a 'mama', just like girls call pimps 'daddy'. Usually the mama is a transgendered male, but it doesn't have to be like that at all. In a family controlled situation, the trafficker may even be his grandma, who tells the boy 'we all make money together, we're in this household and you have to contribute. With boys/transgendered we find that most entered trafficking between the ages of 6 and 10, usually mislabeled as a child abuse case. My organization gets 8-11 referrals per week. How many are boys? I have an even number of everything [it's 50-50]. The traffickers are online too all over Backpage.com and Craigslist and it's like kiddy porn but we're not even looking for boys online or offering them any services, so we're missing it," she told AlterNet at " The Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Trafficking on Minors" seminar hosted by Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Centre in New York last week.
Such findings, which illustrate that young males are equally as present as girls in this sex trafficking industry, raise the question - why aren't we offering boys better protection? Or more importantly, why do they have such little contact with the anti-trafficking community?
According to the ECPAT-USA report, the answer lies in the fact that service providers and institutions incorrectly perceive boys as having more agency to take care of themselves in exploitive sexual situations with policymakers failing to even acknowledge the existence of male sex workers at all.
ECPAT-USA's Executive Director, Carol Smolenski, who has worked in the industry for 20 years, explained this mindset to AlterNet.
"CSEC has evolved into a discussion about girls, while boys are virtually invisible in scholar discussion. There are cultural and gender reasons as to why we see females as victims of trafficking whereas males are viewed as the perpetrators and dominant in the relationship because they are seen as the primary engines behind sex trafficking as 'pimps' and 'johns'….But boys are also dominated in the same way as girls because of the imbalance of power between adults and children," she said.
The ECPAT study also revealed that boys are more reluctant to declare themselves as victims or report incidents of exploitation to avoid the potential stigma associated with being viewed as gay.
"Years ago, to hear a young woman speak out against commercial sexual exploitation was almost unheard of and even now girls and boys are still so stigmatized or treated as figures of ill-repute. Over the years, however, we have seen how this has changed for girls and now females can be very outspoken and adamant to shine light on what has been done to them. We have the same trajectory to go through for boys in order to breakthrough the barrier. It is still hard to find young men who are survivors to come forward to discuss this because it's traumatizing. It is important to support boys and their willingness to be thought of as survivors to bring this discussion along," Smolenski said.
Likewise, male sexual abuse is still a taboo topic that many people don't want to talk about let alone read about, as Cameron Conway explained in, " Human Trafficking - The Other 20%":
"Filmmakers who document the horrors of sex trafficking [say] their work wouldn't be accepted if it instead highlighted the abuse of boys. 'The public isn't ready for it,' I've been told. Truth is, we only speak about the victimization of boys when it's forced on us by breaking-news scandals like those of Jerry Sandusky or The Boys Scouts of America, he wrote.
The situation is further aggravated by the fact that there are fewer emotional resources and male-focused service providers out there for boys to access, as Anthony Marcus, Associate Professor of Anthropology who was part of the research team in the highly regarded John Jay College New York study and subsequent Atlanta study revealed to AlterNet.
"Boys don't feel there's a way or a place to tell their story – as a girl you can be a survivor of trafficking. If you're a boy, you tend to keep it a secret and suffer in silence. Since we released the study, middle-aged men came forward and said 'this happened to me and I didn't know how to process it'. Some were struggling with gay sex or weren't sure if they were gay whereas sexuality preference was never an issue for girls," he said.
Procopio adds that most male victims of commercial sexual exploitation have a history of complex trauma that begins long before they even become trafficked, usually beginning with a dysfunctional or neglectful family. Moreover, the chief danger ascribed to boys is HIV rather than violence:
"These boys enter the system for various types of reasons - as a runaway they may come into the system for oppositional behavior or difficulties with the criminal justice system. But the underlying reasons are that they come from homes where they are subject to multiple traumas in their childhood, sexual abuse, substance abuse or domestic violence. In other scenarios, the youth is asked to leave because of gender identification. It is a long process to heal and then to attempt to find services that these boys need in order to get out of the system such as long-term stable housing, education, job-placement, compassionate behavioral health and medical care – is extremely difficult," he told AlterNet.
Weitzer echoes that sentiment.
"In this country we do not have adequate services for those people who are homeless or otherwise on the street. There is not a lot of focus on harm reduction and few resources are invested into that area by the government. To the contrary, these hidden populations are seen as dispensable and have no clout to demand services. What fills the gap are NGOs but they are scattered around – they are not in every city and can't handle the workload themselves. They are resource-poor and as a result these people on the street don't get the services they need," he said.
Instead, the government continues to focus its time and resources on attempting to criminalize commercial sex, which according to Marcus only aggravates the situation for boys by raising the stakes:
"Boys, under duress from pimps, are much less capable of knowing how to deal with it than girls. If a pimp is coercing a boy, it is much harder for that boy to report it to authorities, particularly if the boy is not certain of the extent of the relationship in the first place. His facilitator may have helped him, or he may have got into it on his own accord. If he goes to a social worker, he's probably going to have to go to trial and make a clear case that he was kidnapped and it is never a clear-cut case like that. "This 'all or nothing' approach is not the best way to coax a victim into the yogurt," he said.
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A common problem across many of today's virtual infrastructures is the waste of resources due to the phenomenon known as VM sprawl.
Virtualization has created tremendous levels of flexibility in today's modern data center. However, because it's so easy to provision new virtual machines, many organizations are experiencing the unintended consequence of that flexibility. VM sprawl is the proliferation of virtual machines, many of which were created for short-term use, then later forgotten and left to become orphaned or zombie virtual machines.
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Almost every VMware environment struggles with VM sprawl to some extent, and as such are wasting precious and costly computing and storage resources that could be repurposed to other virtual machines or applications. But some administrators are reluctant to delete virtual machines out of fear they might be needed again someday -- which sounds a bit like virtual machine hoarding, doesn't it? While this is a known problem across virtualization circles, it's a problem that never seems to get resolved.
Announced just ahead of VMworld, CommVault, a data storage software company, introduced a new virtual machine archiving capability aimed at helping virtualized enterprises and service providers tackle VM sprawl.
While a number of specific tools and management software products currently on the market address this very problem, many of them are simply reporting tools that identify problem areas where an administrator should take action. But CommVault seems to be taking a different approach to solving this issue by integrating it into their existing Simpana software platform.
What's interesting and unique about this is that as a backup and recovery tool, CommVault has visibility into all of the data under management. This allows the software to identify those virtual machine disk files that have been sitting idle, then automatically kick off customizable, policy-driven process to eliminate those stale or orphaned virtual machines causing VM sprawl.
The company claims its VM Archiving feature is an "industry first" in that it aims to rein in the problem through intelligent archiving. As a bonus, VM Archiving is being made available at no additional cost to those customers already using CommVault to protect their VMware environments.


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BRAINS, snout and pig cheek will be on the menu at Accrington and Rossendale's pop-up restaurant.
The 'Beasty Boys' menu will be coming to the college's Eatery 1853 – a pop-up restaurant to showcase variety meats. Nose-to-tail dining will be the order of the day when the menu brings a special brand of cooking to the restaurant.
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One thing goes through the mind every time you sit at a Preen show: Why are more people not paying attention to this label?! Seriously. Every season since spring 2008, husband-and-wife team Thea Bragazzi and Justin Thornton have schlepped over from North West London to show in New York, and almost always unfailingly show a collection that somehow manages to push an idea of very grown-up glamour without sacrificing their British—i.e., somewhat experimental and let's push it a bit and subvert said glamour—roots. Yet they've not had the kind of acclaim they, quite frankly, should be getting. Preen had a lot to live up to with fall, since their Spring 2011 collection—a hard-edged hippie trip of delicate Moroccan tile–print chiffon blouses and long skirts, mixed up with billowing plissé dresses, and sculpted blazers—took what they usually do to a whole new realm.
So, did fall get there too? Not quite. There was certainly plenty that was on a par, like the black blouses scrolled with folksy embroidery, the Scottish cashmere twinsets in colorful cuboid prints, worn with long, lean skirts, all of which was inspired by the art movement of San Francisco. And some of the severe fifties-Dovima-by-way-of–Hubert de Givenchy looks, such as the strictly shaped trompe l'oeil dresses with their contrast backs, and high jeweled necks, looked as chic as the original references, but located in the here and now, and not some retro costume fantasy. What didn't work? The hems that dipped and dived, amplified by the tiny "skirts" that rather awkwardly sat over some of the looks, fragmenting them in a way that wasn't terribly flattering. Still, in their desire to articulate and refine their idea that clothes can look womanly without resorting to cliché, please, can everyone start sitting up and really take notice of these two? They're absolutely worth it.


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It's a zoo out there on the high street right now. Lisa Haynes rounds up the animal cuties.
By Lisa Haynes
Last year, jumpers took on a life of their own, dominating winter wardrobes. And this season they're back in full force, but gone are the snowflakes and Christmas trees, replaced by a Noah's Ark of statement creations.
From festive reindeer and penguins to domestic dogs and cats, there's a woollen work of wildlife art to please everyone.
Yep, quirky knits are cool again. They're the type of jumper you might expect to find in a nine-year-old's wardrobe, except super-sized for adults to join in the fashion fun.
The trend began at Burberry's autumn/winter catwalk when countryside characters adorned woolly knits and, sitting on the front row, actress Kate Bosworth flaunted a statement owl jumper that peeped out above the waistband of her skirt, marking the start of fashion's ongoing obsession with the majestic birds.
Now, the trend has moved on from the countryside theme to just about anything cute and cuddly. Time to wrap up in this season's 'It knits'.
:: Twit twoo
Owls are undoubtedly the standout creature feature of this season. If you can't afford Burberry's £795 cashmere owl, hoot for joy over Internacionale's bargain sweater, £9.99 (0141 522 2020).
:: Squirrel style
It is possible to be cute and glam, as Monsoon's animal offerings demonstrate. Their striking cobalt blue Nutkin jumper has a striking sequinned squirrel motif, £49 (www.monsoon.co.uk).
:: Flopsy fashion
Hop to it - Topshop's knitted mirror bunny motif jumper has double the adorable factor. And the piece de resistance? The two floppy bunny tails at the back! £46 (0844 984 0264/www.topshop.com).
:: Wonder wings
Fashion's favoured feathered friend returns in the form of mittens. Take flight this winter with Awear's cosy owl handwarmers, £10 (www.awear.com).
:: Kool for cats
Nail the geek chic look with an academic-looking cat. Louche at Joy's Kat intarsia jumper is quite the 'spectacle' in festive red, £45 (www.joythestore.com).
:: Spot the difference
Forget 101 Dalmatians... just one's enough to make this jumper look extra strokeable. Go waggy-tailed over Joules's Marsha doggy intarsia jumper, £69.95 (www.joules.com).
:: P-P-P pick up a penguin
If there's one bird that gets everyone cooing, it's the penguin. Prepare for compliments aplenty when you waddle around town in Awear's cosy grey penguin intarsia jumper, £35 (www.awear.com).
:: Panda Pom-poms
Swap autumnal leaves for bamboo shoots with Littlewoods's knitted panda hat. The pom-pom ears and squeezable nose are sure to brighten up dark wintry mornings, £15 (www.littlewoods.com).
:: Style Aviary
Don't get into a flap over winter layering. Use a statement owl to bring your woolly pieces to life, like Marks & Spencer's owl motif jumper, £35 (0845 302 1234).
:: Dear deer
Run wild through the woodlands in George at Asda's reindeer jumper. There's even an embellished 3D bow around the neck for extra cuteness, £14 (0800 952 0101).
Get the look
Kelly Brook put a spin on the traditional party dress in a glam one-piece. Get her Kelly Brook for New Look cross-over cut-out back jumpsuit for £44.99 (www.newlook.com).
Buy it now
Step out in blue suede shoes (with matching clutch) for a good cause. Dune's limited edition True Blue set in eye-catching cobalt is £135, with £50 from every sale donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust. Available November 26 (www.dune.co.uk).
Fashion flash
:: Lingerie Letdown
Brief your man before he shops for your underwear drawer this Christmas. British women have collectively received more than £100 million of lingerie gifts that languish unworn and unloved in their top drawers. One in five women has never worn a piece of lingerie purchased by a partner, according to the survey by online lingerie retailer Fox & Rose. The poll of 1,600 British women revealed that two thirds have received lingerie as a present from their partner, with men splashing out an average of £42 per set.
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NEW YORK - Justin Verlander will grace the cover of Sports Illustrated for the third time in the magazine's baseball preview. SI predicts that the Washington Nationals will defeat the Tampa Rays for the 2013 World Series in the April 1, 2013 issue of SI, on newsstands Wednesday. The SI Baseball Preview, which has six regional covers including one of Nationals' ace Stephen Strasburg, features 42 pages of scouting reports with standings and playoff predictions, stat projections from rotowire.com and takes on every team from rival scouts.
In a profile on why the Nationals will win the World Series, senior writer Tom Verducci says that the they look a lot like manager Davey Johnson's 1986 Mets team—and that the similarities will extend through October.
Verducci writes: "Like the '86 Mets, the 2013 Nationals are the best team on paper at the start of the season. And like that championship team, Washington has young power pitching, a deep bullpen with multiple closers, a blend of power and speed, and an unmistakable swagger."
In addition to Verlander and Strasburg, David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays, CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees, James Shields of the Kansas City Royals and Clayton Kershaw of the L.A. Dodgers will be featured on SI's regional covers.
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Dissecting the Draft: Clint Frazier (Player Report)
Clint Frazier | OF | Loganville HS (Loganville, GA)
Grading Out:
Frazier in 140 characters or less:
Elite bat speed; lacks phys. projection; potential five tool talent; + offensive profile; needs reps, but above-average upside in CF; gamer.
Physical Description:
Medium frame; filled. Wiry, quick twitch strength. Power in hands/wrists. Athletic build and moves well on the field.
Frazier is relatively new to the outfield but possesses the tools to grow into an above-average center fielder. The Georgia Bulldog commit has plus straight-line speed, tracks well, closes even better, and has steadily improved his finishing (letting fewer balls escape him as he has gains experience and comfort in center). He will need reps in order to improve his reads off the bat, but if he can clean-up his first step he should have no issues adequately covering the gaps. His aggressive approach to the game paired with his medium, albeit muscular, frame could make him a risk for injury over the course of the long pro season, but this concern is secondary to the upside inherent in a quality up-the-middle defender with plus offensive upside. The raw arm strength is an easy plus, even with some tendonitis concerns, but his accuracy comes and goes (though it is improved this spring over what he showed last summer).
Frazier has the best bat speed in the entire draft class and produces easy plus raw power in-game at the amateur level. His in-game utility will be tested against advanced arms, however, and will hinge on his ability to (1) find consistency in his path to contact, and (2) rein in his sometimes overly-aggresive approach. Currently, Frazier can collapse the back side some when gearing-up to drive the ball. When the bat comes off plane, his bat speed coupled with the slight collapse can lead him to produce top spin off contact, which will limit his carry and negatively affect his power utility. While he has a strong track record and produced very well against quality arms throughout the summer circuit, his aggressiveness this summer (against inconsistent competition) has led to more empty swings than you'd generally expect to see. There is risk in the hit tool due to the aggressive approach and violent barrel delivery but, with reps and pro instruction, Frazier's is a profile that could produce a high average and 25 plus homeruns a year, with plenty of additional doubles. He's solid out of the box and runs the bases well.
Off the field, Frazier doesn't necessarily look the part of a potential 1-1 draft prospect, but it takes very little time for him to win you over once you see him in action. His ceiling is an all-star level center fielder that fits in the top half of a first division lineup, and his skill set is varied enough that there is room for him to grow into a valuable Major League piece even if aspects of his game ultimately fall short of their lofty potential. Outside of the tools, Frazier stands out for his energetic and hard-nosed approach to the game, and should be well suited to handle th rigors of the minor league developmental arc. Highly motivated and supremely talented, he is an easy early-1st round prospect that should get strong top five overall consideration. A team willing to absorb some risk could five years from now find themselves the happy employer of a perennial all-star.
Projected position: Average to above-average center fielder on first division team
Suggested draft slot: Early-1st Round; consideration for top 5 overall
Nick J. Faleris is an author of Baseball Prospectus. Follow @NickJFaleris
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THERE might have been a groundbreaking change in the way one school in Radcliffe is being run — but life in the classroom and playground for pupils is back in its normal routine.
The new term has signalled a fresh start for Radcliffe Primary School in Coronation Road, which has become the first academy in the borough, and is being sponsored by Bury College Education Trust.
Staff and parents were vocal in their objections in 2012 when the Government announced it would force the school to become an academy.
But having begun life as an academy, headteacher Mr Tim Power says he is confident the school could match or exceed national benchmarks in 2014 and 2015 in partnership with Bury College and its principal, Charlie Deane.
He said: "Our new signage is up and the brand is there for all to see.
"This is a new start for our academy school and we are embracing the opportunity.
"Myself and Mr Deane have had really positive, strategic conversations about moving the school through good and to outstanding.
"The future for us is very different, but very exciting."
Radcliffe Primary had previously been rated "good" but in May 2012 Ofsted inspectors judged the school to be "inadequate" and placed it in special measures.
Ofsted found pupils' attainment, the school's leadership and teaching quality lacking but parents and teachers argued Radcliffe Primary had received one bad report and would be able to improve.
But this report prompted the Department for Education to decide to turn into an academy, despite attempts to reverse this.
Mr Power added: "Radcliffe Primary School's performance in reading, writing and maths for year six pupils moved from 34 per cent in 2011 to 67 per cent in 2012 — a swing of 33 per cent.
"Was this due to being a sponsored academy? No.
"In 2013 the year six measure was 68 per cent. Do we aim to be close to or beyond national benchmarks for 2014 and 2015? Absolutely.
"Can we do it working in partnership with Bury College? Absolutely."
The school have kept their own name, uniform and logo and will gain improved outdoor provision and wireless internet connectivity.
Earlier this month, the DfE revealed more than 400 primary schools had been paired up with academy sponsors last year – bringing the total to 645 nationally since 2012.
The DfE spokesman also said the recently-published primary school league tables showed sponsored academies had improved their performance by three per cent against an overall improvement in all schools of one per cent.
The spokesman said: "The best way to turn around the stubborn underperformance that exists in some schools is to bring in a sponsor.
"These sponsors bring with them experience, strong leadership, knowhow — and a track record of success.
"It is vital we continue to raise standards so all children leave primary school with a thorough grounding in reading, writing and maths so they can thrive at secondary school."
Elton Primary School in Bury is also set to become an academy after it was placed in special measures in May last year, and a partnership with Bury College is also being considered.


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HOUSTON - A Japanese study found dog owners and their pets swap oral bacteria which could cause gum disease and tooth decay.
When researchers analyzed dental plaque in over 50 dogs and their owners, they found human bacteria in the mouths of dogs.
Canine bacteria was also detected in the mouths of humans, even those who didn't have that much direct contact with their dogs.
There's nothing Zack Bryant loves more than big, wet, sloppy kisses from his pup.
He told Local 2, "I'm very affectionate with my dog. (I kiss him) at least 20 times a day, at least, and right on the mouth, too!"
But the new study has some dog owners thinking twice about the affects of those smooches, not just on themselves, but on their dog's health.
Robert Ball said, "If they want to lick, then I turn the cheek."
Gena Tribble, Ph.D., is an oral microbiologist with UTHealth School of Dentistry. She said she's not surprised by the findings, but isn't buying the assertion that swapping bacteria with your pet could lead to gum disease and tooth decay.
She explained, "The actual processes that lead to disease are much more complicated than just having some exposure to those bacteria."
Tribble said humans' diet and hygiene are more likely to blame. Still, she advises using common sense when puckering up to Fido.
She added, "After you've been licked by your dog, you might want to wash your hands before you eat or wipe your face, and I don't think there's any need to isolate ourselves from animals. They provide far more benefits than they do negative consequences."
Whether you're an affectionate dog lover or not, Tribble recommends regular tooth brushing for both you and your dog.
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John Pienaar has revealed that a mutiny took place during last night's weekly meeting of the PLP: Here is his report from Five Live: I will bring you any more details I pick up later in the day.
The decision to suspend and disown expelled MP Phil Woolas, found guilty of lying by a special election court, has provoked what Labour MPs and former ministers are describing as a "mutiny" against the Labour leadership at Westminster.
Today, Mr Woolas is engaged in raising cash for a legal challenge to the court ruling whoich led to his sacking. He told me he had already received pledges of support from "dozens of colleagues" – many of whom had promised to begin fund raising efforts of their own.
Deputy Labour leader, Harriet Harman, faced a backbench revolt at last night's private meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party.


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A MAN staged a three-hour roof-top protest on Weymouth seafront.
Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to Weymouth Esplanade at 4.30am yesterday where a man in his twenties was on the roof of the Royal Hotel.
The road was closed between the junctions of Gloucester Street, King Street and Turton Street and members of the public were asked to stay away.
Residents in the nearby area were woken up by shouting, including a tirade of abuse aimed at 'the system, the government and David Cameron'.
Police officers said the man was safely negotiated down from the roof and was 'safe and well' by 7.12am yesterday.
Officers confirmed a 25-year-old man, of no fixed abode, had been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and was being questioned by officers. Speaking at the time of the incident, a spokesman for Dorset Police said: "This incident has now been safely concluded.
"The man has been negotiated down from the roof safe and well."
Dorset Police had earlier apologised to the public for any inconvenience they experienced from the closed roads but said: "Dorset Police appreciates the disruption this will cause during the morning and apologises for any inconvenience caused.
"However, the priority lays with the safety of public, the man on the roof and officers."
George Joseph, who lives close to the Royal Hotel, said he went out to see what had happened as the police had closed the roads off, and saw the man on the roof of the hotel.
He said: "He was just screaming and shouting, I couldn't really make out what it was."
A resident of Gloucester Mews, who did not wish to be named, said the man woke her up and she heard him shout an expletive laden tirade against authority.
Things then went quiet for a bit, before she heard 'two or three smashes'. She added she also heard 'giggling'.
She said that she looked out and saw an ambulance in the street.
She said: "I saw him on the roof.
"He was standing up by the chimneys.
"At points he was just leaning against the chimney and just yelling."
Another resident of Gloucester Street said they heard 'loud shouting'.
Joyce Wilke from Country Kitchen Cafe in Gloucester Street said they had to go round the road closures to get to work.
She said that Gloucester Mews was taped off and there were police cars and an ambulance.
She said: "It was all taped off.
"There was a police car across the corner by Gloucester Mews so people couldn't get down."
She added she saw around six police cars in total and an ambulance.
The Royal Hotel did not wish to comment.


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This is a great mat for beginners who are still learning the various asanas. It shows the most popular ones, such as Tree and Plank, and it tells how long the practitioner should stay in them. The mat makes practicing at home a cinch. YogaAccessories.com
Aurorae Ultra-Thick
2 / 10
Beginners and those with knee and joint problems would benefit from a mat that's on the thicker side. Not only is this Aurorae mat 1/4 inch thick and extra-long (a plus for taller yoga enthusiasts), but it also has a focal point printed on the mat to help with balance. Amazon.com, $35
YogaAccessories Extra-Thick Deluxe
3 / 10
This mat offers 1/4 inch of padding and is seventy-four inches long, which gives your body that much more room to stretch out and feel completely at peace during restorative poses. Customer reviews on Amazon praise its thickness but warn that the mat isn't as sticky as you might like. Amazon.com, $20.95
Manduka Black Mat Pro
4 / 10
Manduka, maker of some of the highest-rated yoga mats around, also has a 1/4-inch-thick mat, but it boasts a remarkably sticky surface as well—even, according to its description, during particularly sweaty sessions. Because of that, the Manduka model might work well in Bikram yoga classes. Amazon.com, $90
Breathe Rabbit Flap
5 / 10
Speaking of Bikram, Breathe mats are specifically formulated to be nonslip and water-absorbent, making them ideal for those hundred-plus-degree rooms. The Rabbit Flap acts as a mat and a towel, soaking up excess sweat while maintaining a sticky surface on which to move. BreatheMat.com, $60
Jade Harmony
6 / 10
Jade specializes in yoga mats made with nontoxic materials. The Harmony line eschews questionable PVC for natural rubber derived from rubber trees. BarefootYoga.com, $69.95
Hugger Mugger Earth Elements
7 / 10
Hugger Mugger trades out PVC, rubber, and latex for thermal plastic elastomer, a new material that sustains the mat's structure while allowing for future biodegradation. Keep it covered up in the sunlight if you want to prevent that from happening). Amazon.com, $52.37
8 / 10
Eco-conscious yoga fans who want to avoid harsh ingredients, like phthalates and heavy metals, in their gear might look into CleanPVC products. And the plethora of pretty colors to choose from might make them feel even happier about their decision. MatsMatsMats.com, $19.99
Yoga Stick-e Mat with 3-in-1 Strap
9 / 10
As the name implies, the strap has multiple uses. Not only does it help with alignment when pulled across the center of the mat (something beginners could use), but it also serves as a handy hanger and shoulder strap, which means this mat is apt for on-the-go yoga practice. Amazon.com, $49.99
Jade Travel
10 / 10
No need to forgo yoga sessions on vacation, when you can use a mat that's designed specifically for travel. This one is a mere 1/8 inch thick, making for a lighter mat (it's Jade's lightest mat available, in fact) that you can take on the road easily. Amazon.com, $49.45