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A CINDERELLA STORY …7 toads, 1 prince and a pigeon pair
Once upon a time there was a girl called Cinderella. She didn't have an evil Stepmother or anything like that, but she did have an evil STEPCAREER, teaching rude high school boys a nonsensical subject called "Arts and Culture" . Trying to create an appreciation of Mozart in the minds of 15 year olds did not go all that well for her…
Cinderella hated her job and she compromised for her unhappy career
by shopping. She had 8 clothing accounts and she enjoyed using every single one of them every day straight after escaping the school grounds.
Cinderella liked the idea of being a career girl and earning her own money, but still she had to give herself a proper "peptalk" every single morning for years in order to get up , get in her car and drive to go and do that job.
Between the ages of 18 and 37 , Cinderella had seven boyfriends. Toads.
She thought ( at first ) that all of them were changeable and that with a tinker here and there they all showed a lot of potential.
Plus it was important to have a boyfriend as this changed your social standing and it meant that you weren't horrendously ugly.
Cinderella ( during those years ) did not feel that she was entitled to being particularly choosy as far as dating was concerned , so she accepted ( almost ) all dating offers.
After spending time with more than a few of these toads , she asked all of them :" ARE YOU MY PRINCE ?"
Here are their answers in numerical order :
1." Well, I did take a shot at my brother and I was arrested for that after you and me were together for 8 years, but other than my temper, I'm sure that I'm your prince……."
2. " I'm sorry, but someone else is having my baby……….." after a relationship of 6 months…
3. " I'm gonna marry you soon, it's just that I've got no money and I'm using your car to work for MR DELIVERY and to visit my ex wife who smashed all your side mirrors. Jeez, sorry about that…"
4. From Mr Big Ears : " The size of my ears indicate the size of my manhood………wanna see ???" Well, just go show someone else the size of your manhood, why don't you???????
5. " I only meet up with girlfriends in pubs. I don't "do" families and braais………."
6. " I'm the head waiter at this restaurant , but the manager says soon I'm going to manage a whole new branch…..oh, yes, I haven't told my current girlfriend about you yet……….and one last detail, I once spent a night in jail…………….."
7. " I promise you I'm moving out and leaving her in three weeks time, before Christmas………"
It was a sad career in dating, but it sure passed the time….
After all of this , Cinderella decided to give up on ever meeting Mr Right, and she decided to just have a big "jol" at every opportunity. She had her own medical aid and pension scheme and her 8 clothing accounts ……….
So it happened that she was invited to a "girls weekend".
It was fabulous. No man, no pressure, no BS.
While enjoying a drink with her two friends in the hotel pub, her Fairy Godmother saw her and asked : "So, tell me, have you met your prince yet ? "…..
Cinderella took one look at her and thought : " Stay away from me you pubcrawling Fairy…."
But being ever polite, she said : "No. "
"Well, I know who he is. Can he give you a call? "
Cinderella nodded "yes"……
When nr 8 phoned she suggested that they go out for dinner.
"IS DAAR STEAK ?", the farmer asked.
And right away she knew that this was a different kettle of fish altogether……
He came to fetch her in his white 4×4 and together they drove into the suburbs to find a restaurant with great steaks.
Let's just say that Cinderella saw through the meat- eating- rough- exterior of nr 8 , and he grew on her…..
Yes, they did. Every now and then Cinderella's prince makes her so angry that she says "FUCK" and "MOER" , but other than that, she's happy.
She gets coffee in bed every morning.
And more love in her life than she ever thought possible…


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We all know the saying, "You are what you eat." There is even a commercial about the concept: Kids are playing soccer, and the child in a French fry costume is sluggishly chasing the ball while the one in a carrot costume is scoring goals. Though I am a total sucker for a big, greasy spoon breakfast like a lot of us, there is truth to the concept of eating well to feel well, and after eating such a feast, napping sounds more appealing than a day of skiing.
So how can we get some nutrition for our active bodies and fuel for a long day on the slopes while still saving on time out the door? Try the recipe below, and save the ooey-gooeyness and grease for your après activity. I promise you won't look back, or at least not literally; I can't promise you won't be waiting at the bottom of the lift for your lesser-fueled friends.
Recipe: Overnight Muesli
Summary: Already in a lidded jar, this makes a perfect on-the-run breakfast and will keep you moving for the rest of the morning.
- 2/3 cup whole, rolled oats (not quick cooking)
- 1 cup milk of your choice (almond milk works particularly well here)
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ cup fresh or frozen berries of your choice (letting them sit in the muesli overnight lets their juices seep out really nicely)
- Tiny dash of salt and cinnamon
- Add ins:
- Walnuts, pecans, slivered almonds…go nuts.
- Other fresh fruit such as chopped apples or slices of bananas
- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or raw honey
- Shaved coconut
- Dried fruit such as cranberries or raisins
- Hemp or flax Seeds
- Jam or preserves
- Number of servings (yield): 1
- Combine all ingredients in a wide mouth jar (I use pint-size canning jars or old jam jars), screw the lid closed and place in refrigerator overnight.
- In the morning, take the jar out of the fridge and let stand a few minutes.
- Add a little more milk to loosen the mixture (it will resemble pudding at this point).
- Add any of the extra items listed above.
Number of servings (yield): 1

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Craig briefs: State, local partnership key to improving US 6
October 25, 2013
The Colorado Department of Transportation will advertise a project to prospective contractors in February that will improve U.S. Highway 6 east and west of Edwards. Pending a successful contract award, the much-anticipated project will begin in early spring and last through late fall 2014. The project has a $4.4 million budget, according to a press release.
The improvements will extend from Squaw Creek Road (MP 163.1) to just east of Avon Road (MP 170.2). The scope of work includes the following:
■ Providing a 1.5-inch asphalt overlay to resurface the roadway and improve smoothness.
■ Adding 4-foot (minimum) paved shoulders in areas where a wall is not required to improve safety for vehicles and bicyclists.
■ Paving some of the bus pull-outs.
■ Adding short taper lanes next to bus pull-outs for safer access and improved highway mobility.
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■ Constructing a left-turn lane westbound on U.S. 6 at Lake Creek Road.
■ Constructing a sidewalk at the eastbound U.S. 6 Prater Road bus stop.
■ Improving curbs and gutters.
■ Replacing drainage pipes and constructing a sediment trap at Bull Run Road and drainage improvements at Lake Creek Road to eliminate roadway ponding issues.
■ Making Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades at all major intersections.
For information on other CDOT projects statewide, the public may call 511, log onto http://www.cotrip.org or sign up for project/road condition updates in any given area by going to http://www.coloradodot.info and choosing the green phone icon in the upper-right corner.
Craig Lions Club will sell Christmas trees
Christmas trees will be for sale starting Dec. 1 in the parking lot on the west side of McDonald's on West Victory Way. For more information, call Jane Hume at 970-640-5194.


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About Us
Austin Wheelchair was established in 1999 in Austin, Texas as a provider of custom wheelchair and rehabilitation equipment. Founded by Raymond Yarbrough and Donald Yarbrough, the company has progressed from a small custom wheelchair provider to a full service DME.
Upon closure of Seton Home Medical Equipment in Austin, Texas, Austin Wheelchair purchased Seton's rental assets and assumed the client base associated with the equipment. Austin Wheelchair is also the exclusive vendor for Seton's extensive charity base.


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Medical questions & health advice by board certified doctors
"Is the dry air at my work making my skin crack between my fingers?"
I work in a warehouse and its super dry and dusty all the time. The skin between my fingers is cracked open and stings all the time for the past month or so. Is the dry air making this happen? What can I do about it?
This sounds a lot like eczema! Eczema is a condition in which the skin becomes dried out and inflamed. Mild cases just case patches of redness and itching, however when it becomes more severe, this can lead to cracking and splitting of the skin, which is what you are experiencing! Eczema occurs primarily because of lack of moisture in the upper layers of the skin. Therefore, the most important way to treat it is through moisturizing! Unfortunately, most people do not sufficiently moisturize, because they use lotions and creams which are not sufficiently thick or sticky to really protect the skin. The best moisturizers are things like hydrolated petrolatum, which have a greasy "vaseline" consistency. These should be applied multiple times throughout the day and especially after washing your hands (hot water and soap makes skin dryness worse). You also may want to try to limit your hands' exposure to irritating chemicals and substance. You might be able to do this by wearing gloves while at work, for example. Finally, a topical steroid cream is probably necessary. You could start with over the counter hydrocortisone cream, but if that doesn't work then you will need to see your primary care doctor for a stronger medicine.
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Adult coloring is one of my top hobbies. I have gained many benefits from starting to do this hobby. Little did I know, that Oriental Trading has a wide selection of adult coloring products when I created my Adult Coloring Guide. When they provided me the chance to gain some of their products in exchange for product reviews, I decided to get a bit creative with the adult coloring projects I did in order to make DIY Gifts Using Your Adult Coloring Projects for my loved ones.
They have a nice wide selection of adult coloring books. I had a hard time only selecting a few. However, I had some ideas of what I was planning on doing for others so that helped with the selection process.
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Here are the books I got:
Geometrical Design 1 Adult Coloring Book
Relax by indulging in the hot trend of coloring for grown-ups with this adult coloring book. A new form of therapy takes shapes when you step away from computer screens, smartphones, televisions and pick up colored pencils and lose yourself in these geometric patterns. Before you know it, the stress of your day will be forgotten for far less money than a traditional therapist! Paper. 8 1/2″ x 11″ 48 pgs. Cover artwork may vary, but contents are the same.
Adult coloring books are the perfect way to release a little stress. Keep one in your desk when you need a little color therapy at lunch, after big meetings or whenever you're having a tense day. They're also a fun and relaxing way to pass the time in doctor's office waiting rooms, during playtime with the kids or on the commute to work. Includes 60 different designs. Paper. (2 pcs. per unit) 8 1/4″ x 8 1/4″ 120 pgs.
Friendship Adult Coloring Book
Full of soothing scenes and detailed designs on each page, relieve your stress with this Friendship Adult Coloring Book. Printed with quotes about friendship on every page, give this adult coloring book as a gift, or keep it for yourself to enjoy on a rainy day. Includes 24 illustrations. Paper. 9″ x 11″
Mindware® Mystery Mosaics – Coloring Book 3
Let this activity book keep your students busy for hours! Learning games from Mindware® are educational and entertaining, and they're also great adult coloring books for teachers to enjoy. Mystery Mosaics Coloring Books are filled with 18 amazing designs disguised as numbered squares. At first glance, you will have absolutely no clue what each completed image might turn out to be…follow the number guide, apply color and watch the incredible mosaic picture take shape! This book will build the visual perception skills of the most creative puzzlers. Check out more fun and stimulating games and activities from Mindware®. Includes 18 designs. 8 1/2″ x 10 1/2″
Mindware® Color Counts – Animals Coloring Book
Mindware® coloring books are a wild way to liven up your school supplies! Filled with original, hand-drawn illustrations of animals, these coloring pages incorporate the color-by-number concept and are fun adult coloring books, too. Great for animal lesson plans, fantastic hidden images reveal themselves as you color. Once you've completed the numbered designs, try the un-numbered version of the illustration to add your own unique style. Each design, printed on artist-quality paper, creates a frame-worthy finished product! This Mindware® art activity is a soon-to-be favorite addition to your activity books. Includes 23 perforated pages including 8 fold-out pages that extend to a 10″ x 15″ size.
I did try to use their Sharpie® 80's Glam Marker Pack on my adult coloring projects, but I couldn't quite get them to work as well as the Sharpie® Ultra Fine Point Marker Set I got from Amazon. I also use a wide range of gel pens, but you can check those out on my Adult Coloring Must Have Guide post.
DIY Gifts Using Your Adult Coloring Projects
There are a wide range DIY Gifts Using Your Adult Coloring Projects for your loved ones that you can make using your current projects.
Door Decoration
This one is rather simple because you just get a basket (which you can find at many local thrift stores) and fill it full of moss, flowers, and leaves. Then you take your colored animal and place it on top. Let all of that dry and add wire on the back so that you can hang it up.
Table Decoration
You can decorate a table with finished pieces. This process is actually easier than I anticipated. The first thing you do is add Mod Podge® in a consistent direction and ensure that it is SMOOTH. Then add your project to it after the glue has had a few minutes to dry. Be sure to add it gently. GENTLY remove the air bubbles and securely seal all the sides. Then cover it with another layer of Mod Podge®. Let it dry for overnight. Then cover it with Shellac.#DIY #Gifts Using Your #AdultColoring Projects http://sharinglifesmoments.com/diy-gifts-using-your-adult-coloring-projects #crafts Click To Tweet
Tile Project
We found some tiles at our local thrift stores. I thought it would be neat to apply my kids' artwork to a tile. It will be nice to display it for years to come either on my kitchen wall or somewhere else. The process is the same as the table.
Make a Calendar
You can create a calendar using all of your adult coloring projects as images and add them to monthly calendars for them. This way they can appreciate your hard work and love for them all year long. If you'd like to get a FREE 2017 calendar please sign up for our newsletter. I promise not to invade your inboxes to much.
DIY Plant and Pen Desk Spinner
You can also make them a DIY Pen and Plant Desk Spinner. You can learn how to make this HERE.
Which of these DIY Gifts Using Your Adult Coloring Projects do you like best?
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Fantasy Hologram Lingerie Model Explores Shop At Night [Video]
25 May, 2012
Emma Hutchings
In Brief
This vision can be seen walking around in a Paris shop and heralds a new type of window display.
A hologram lingerie model can be seen walking around in Paris lingerie shop Empreinte after it has closed. This new type of window display plays on the viewer's fantasy, when at night the woman appears in the shop wearing lingerie from its range, before disappearing in a shower of stars. Take a look at the magical model in the video below:


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The Champion 2 Main Battle Tank was designed by Kruttz Metalwerks in response to North Mirthan's acquisition of American M1 Abrams tanks. The Champion originally rolled out in 2002 with 50 units. In 2004 the updated Champion 2 rolled out just in time for the Rattack War, where it proved an adequate match for the North's M1 Abrams. The 2A1, 2A2, and 2A3 variants saw upgrades to electronics and weapons to combat newer M1A1 Abrams tanks. the current 2A4 has added an active protection system and improved frontal armor.The first upgraded units were put into service in 2012, with final upgraded units rolled out in 2015.
The commander sits in a cupola with 360 degree view. Using a hunter-killer system, the commander can highlight targets to the gunner via digital interface, for rapid acquisition of multiple targets. the turret is Electro-mechanically stabilized, meaning that even if the rest of the vehicle moves, the turret will always face the same way.
The rear of the turret has been extended from the original King Bear Frame. not only does it house more ammunition, but also has a mechanical assist for the loader, to make loading quicker. The magazine is also blast shielded. should an enemy shot hit the magazine, the blast will channel upward and be forced out of the vehicle through breakaway panels.
The main gun is a L55 Rheinmetal 120mm smoothbore gun made in Germany. Capable of firing fin stabalized HEAT rounds, High Explosive, or armor piercing Sabot rounds made from solid Tungsten. The gun is electro-mechanically stabilized. it will always stay at the same elevation, and always pointed at the same target.
Another key feature is the addition of side skirts to the sides. the armor is composed of composite material overlaid with ceramic and reactive armor blocks.
Unlike most tanks, the Champion 2 places its engine in front. Giving the crew a rear escape hatch which also can be used for battlefield resupply. To improve upon the Champion 1 hatch, the Champion 2's hatch is built as a movable piece of armor, thus eliminating (or significantly reducing) it as a weak spot. The front mounted engine significantly increases crew survivability. It is accessible to all crew members.
The Lower hull is shielded with the PLATE-M mine protection system. the track is reinforced steel-Titanium alloy coated in high density composite rubber to reduce noise
The Champion 2 features working suspension, 'nuff said
The Armor across the tank is much the same as the Champion 1, although thicker in most places. It contains an updated ceramic tile arrangement to absorb heavy rounds. the Laminate steel skin of the tank is resitant to the spall generated by an RPG, thus reducing its effectiveness against the vehicle. the turret and front sections are sloped to deflect incoming rounds. and new curtain of armor has been added under the turret to protect the turret Ring.
Atop the turret is the DEFENSOR system, a pair of Hard kill launchers on either side are capable of launching a charge loaded with silicate fiber shards. A charge is launched towards an incoming missile or rocket. It explodes and destroys the projectile.
In addition to hard kill launchers, DEFENSOR features a soft kill system, which uses electro magnetic discharge to interfere with guidance of incoming missiles.
The crew compartment contains 4 men. a Gunner, Driver, Loader, and Commander. The crew compartment is well defended from heavy ordnance with ceramic tiling and thick composite armor. the inside is lined with laminate steel to prevent spalling and fragmentation. This particular part of the tank has reactive armor components that explode upon impact, the shockwave forces shrapnel out, and away from the inside of the vehicle. The tank is fully sealed against Chemical and Nuclear threats.
The back of the turret holds ammunition for the main gun, away from the crew, while also accessible to the gunner
An additional magazine is in the crew compartment, it does not feature fancy safety measures, as the crew compartment is already the most protected part of the tank. Tanks assinged to light armored battalions have the magazine removed, allowing them to carry a group of up to 4 additional soldiers.


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What's the difference between the old and the current 'GetIt' button on Firefox
1. We added a very simple but practical function: When more than one video had been monitored on a page, you can choose the video you want to download by click the drop-down arrow of 'GetIt' button. Click the menuitem, then the download progress would be triggerred.
2.'GetIt' button would never affect your mouse action. Hover your mouse on the YouTube videos, it will appear the 'GetIt' button after monitore a video. You can click it and download the video. If you undo, 'GetIt' button will disappear after 4 seconds.
We will keep working on this issue.
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I was a single mom of three sons. And now as adults, they're all rich in authenticity, integrity and self-knowledge. Sometimes, I think they turned out great in spite of me. But there is one thing I purposefully passed on to them, knowing it would help. I taught them how to argue effectively.
There's a funny thing about parenting. We're doing the best we can, while at the same time we have an inkling that our kids may need therapy later. We try to get it all right, but it's not likely that they won't drag unresolved issues along into adulthood – just like we did.
So what's the answer? Knowing that perfect compatibility only happens in fairytales and that conflict is normal in relationships. Plus the tools for arguing in a constructive way – which means resolution without casualties.
One of my friends argues ineffectively. And it's painful to watch. He doesn't identify the real issue. He bullies his partner by doing most of the talking and by making her wrong, so she doesn't feel safe and doesn't open up to him. He doesn't ask questions, so he never grasps her perspective. And he only uses you-statements: criticizing, accusing and blaming.
Like I said, it's painful to watch. My husband and I offer a relationships training, and we'd love to sign my friend up. Here's what we would share with him.
There are specific steps for handling conflict.
The first step is to make two agreements, right up front.
An agreement that a problem exists that affects both of us, so it's not just the other person's fault. Asking, "Do you agree that we share a conflict?" can result in the first Yes, after many Nos.
And an agreement to do whatever it takes to resolve the problem. "Are you willing to do whatever it takes, with me, to work this out?" can result in the second Yes.
With these two agreements, we're halfway to the solution! And without them, there's really not a clear way forward.
My friend doesn't make these agreements because he'd rather hold onto his belief that it's all about his partner. He doesn't acknowledge that her perspective is also valid. And he doesn't commit to do whatever it takes.
The next step is to respect each other's responsibilities: "I won't tell you how to fulfill your role. And please let me take care of my responsibilities without interference." It has to be sincere, without sarcasm.
To get to this point, my friend would need to drop all blame. Then he and his partner could spend their energy focusing on each other's strengths. They could join forces to find a win-win answer, by asking solution-oriented questions: "What can I do to help? What do you expect from me? What can I expect from you? What solution will serve both of us?"
The next step is to agree on what action to take, and then to keep the agreements.
What makes agreement possible?
In an ideal world, conflict gets resolved before it escalates into an argument. But since most of us don't live in that world, we need to know what makes arguing successful.
Name the real issue.
We can identify what we're really arguing about by asking ourselves: "Why am I choosing to be upset?" Saying, "I'm angry because you did this!" won't work. That's just a way to manipulate the other person into doing what we want. We need to examine our belief because that's the source of our reaction.
My friend believes that his partner is wrong. He hasn't figured out that she's right from her standpoint, which means no one is wrong. He also believes he's entitled to his reaction. Believing that we're entitled to bash other people always results in casualties. And children are the biggest losers in households where ineffective arguing is the norm.
Make it safe for everyone.
Guaranteeing safety means agreeing right up front that anything can be said without getting whacked for it, now or later. Criticizing, blaming and shaming are off-limits. It means arguing without making anyone wrong. Think about it. It's refreshing, and it's transformative!
Take turns talking and listening.
It won't work to think: "How can I get this person to change for me?" But it will work to think: "How can I change?" As we change in relation to a situation, everyone else involved changes along with us. We need to ask ourselves: "What am I willing to give, and what would I like to receive in exchange?"
Drop resistance.
Pushing against someone or something won't get us satisfactory results. My friend associates inner strength with force, so he pushes hard against his partner. Ultimately, his efforts work against him and he misses out on finding his real power.
How do we drop resistance? By letting people be who they are without wanting them to change for us.
Find common ground.
Arguing effectively requires finding something we can agree on about the issue. It's not about deciding who's right. Needing to be right means that we've already made the other person wrong, and the argument is doomed.
If our goal is to win, we've already lost.
At the moment, my friend still has a desperate need to be right because he believes being right proves that he's all right. When he figures out that he doesn't need to make anyone wrong, he'll begin to enjoy finding solutions. And harmony will become the norm in his household. And that will be wonderful to watch!
When we feel safe and connected, finding common ground is easier than it sounds. Even when it seems impossible to agree on an issue, we can still say Yes to the other person.
The bottom line is that understanding our partner's perspective and feelings matters more than what we're arguing about. And by making that a priority, we can't lose.
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Are You Building These 3 Mailing Lists?
Ask any savvy marketer, and they'll tell you that the profits lay hidden in your mailing list.
This is no secret.
But while everyone knows the money is in the list, not everyone knows you should be building multiple lists. So let me ask you…
How many lists are YOU building?
Below you'll find the three lists you should be building at an absolute minimum.
Take a look…
The Marketing Partners List
Your affiliates and joint venture partners are some of the most valuable relationships you have in your business. After all, one really good partner can add tens of thousands of dollars to your bottom line. So you can bet it's worth nurturing these relationships.
Plenty of marketers make the mistake of not getting their marketing partners on a list.
They depend on third-party services, JV blogs or Facebook groups. All of those platforms are okay, but you really need to have a list too so you can reach out by email.
The Customer List
If a marketer only has one list, often it's the customer list. That's because this is one of your biggest assets. The easiest sale you can make is to an existing customer, so it makes good business sense to follow up with your customers via email.
The Prospect List
Here's another popular type of list. Most marketers know to set up a lead page and capture their leads on a mailing list. But most marketers don't segment this list.
See, here's the thing…
You can increase your conversion rate by making offers and writing emails that directly appeal to different segments of your market.
Let me give you an example…
You set up two lead pages in the dog training market.
One offer is for an obedience training guide, while the other is for a trick training guide.
Some of your market will take the obedience guide, some will take the trick training guide, and some will take advantage of both offers.
They key here is that you segment your list by which type of guides each member of your list was interested in.
Now you can send out "how to" emails and promos for products that directly match your readers' interests.
End result? A better relationship with your lists, fewer unsubscribes, and more sales.
The Bottom Line…
The money truly is in the list, but a smart marketer knows the key to profits is to build multiple lists.
At the very least, you should have a marketing partner list, prospect list and a customer list. You can then segment each of these lists for better conversions.
Now is a good time to start, so log into your email service provider account and start setting up your lists!
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The Lunar New Year has me thinking about endings, beginnings — and cycles that don't really have a beginning or an end.
My career as a newspaper reporter is over, and given the violent contractions that American newspapers experienced in 2008, many believe we're witnessing the end of an era of the entire industry. Should I be relieved I got out when I did? There are times I can't help but feel as if I moved out of town just before an earthquake hit.
I always had a love-hate relationship with daily journalism. When it was good, it was exhilarating to have a job that allowed me to learn something new week in and week out, to have the responsibility and privilege of framing an issue or an event. What I loved most was when fascinating people not only let me into their lives, but let me into their lives knowing that I was a reporter and would be writing about their aspirations and their darkest demons.
When daily journalism was bad, it was soul-suckingly bad — the long hours, the loved ones you neglected again and again. And for what? So that you could bust your ass for a story that maybe 25 people read? So that you chose your battles with editors, and still lost the ones that mattered most to you? I saw all the little and big sins committed in journalism — sometimes out of necessity, on occasion probably out of intent, but overwhelmingly because reporters and editors and photographers and copyeditors work on a deadline with limited resources.
I volunteered this year to proctor the writing exam that applicants to Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism are required to take as part of the admissions process. The J-School is where I started out in the magazine concentration and ended up being drawn instead to the newspaper track. A newspaper was pretty much the last place I ever saw myself working. I didn't think I worked fast enough or acted gutsy enough to cut it in the daily grind — and maybe that's exactly what drew me to the field.
After the final set of applicants took their tests this weekend, I realized I was both inspired and reassured that there are still people out there who want to study journalism. Surely, they've read about the unsustainable business models. Given all the layoffs and furloughs, they must know they'll have greater job security, and can make a lot more money, in another field. And yet…
The applicants shrugged off all the talk about whether journalists will become irrelevant in a world increasingly populated by bloggers and citizen reporters. They refuse to see death when they look at the news industry — what they discover instead is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a transformation, a new beginning. Even if news is eventually distributed only online and through iPhones, BlackBerrys and Kindles, the impact of the words themselves will still be the same.
I think "The Bullets in My In-Box," a piece in the Sunday New York Times about reporting on the latest war in Gaza, beautifully illustrates why we'll always need good reporting and good writing — why we'll always need good journalists. Ethan Bronner, who has written about the Arab-Israeli conflict for more than 25 years, walks us through how a war of language complicates a reporter's ability to tell a story:
No place, date or event in this conflicted land is spoken of in a common language. The barrier snaking across and inside the West Bank is a wall to Palestinians, a fence to Israelis. The holiest site in Jerusalem is the Temple Mount to Jews, the Noble Sanctuary to Muslims. The 1948 conflict that created Israel is one side's War of Independence, the Catastrophe for the other.
For every example you can point out about irresponsible journalism, there's an example like this one — a reporter such as Bronner who has devoted his career to understanding entrenched conflicts. He's a journalist who understands he must scrutinize his choice of who to interview, which telling detail to use, which example to lead with, which name to use. And he knows that no matter how well he does it, there will be someone criticizing him — and his field.


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Around 50 people rallied today at Vance Monument in to mark International Worker's Day. Press release follows photos.
Organizers Plan May Day Rally for May 1st
Asheville, NC—Employees from around the Asheville-Buncombe area will honor International Workers' Day on May 1 here in Asheville with a rally, speeches and moving picket to City Hall. The rally begins at 4 p.m. at the Vance Monument, downtown Asheville. The moving picket will end at the Pack Memorial Library where organizers will facilitate a collaborative conversation on labor and workers rights within our community.
The rally and march is in part an act of solidarity. Workers of 80 different countries celebrate the day every year to commemorate the Haymarket affair of 1886 in Chicago. Local workers have remembered May Day with rallies for at least the last couple of years.
"We organized this because all of us involved feel very strongly about issues that affect working folks," said Asheville resident, Dana Oglesby. "We realize the struggles that people in our community face are the same as those faced by workers everywhere because of economic injustice and disempowerment."
Workers from Nepal to Iceland celebrate International Workers' Day, or May Day, on or around May 1 every year to remember the history of workers' struggle around the world. The day commemorates those who have fought for the things we take for granted today: A minimum wage, a 40-hour week, unemployment, insurance and the National Labor Relations Board.
The day is also a time to reflect on how much further we have to go. Workers still fight against abusive bosses, low pay, job insecurity and alienation. These problems are often amplified for undocumented workers, and we here in the Asheville and Buncombe area often excuse those problems for the "good" of our local businesses. International Workers' Day has become a symbol for worker empowerment through international solidarity, and organizers of this year's event hope to reach out to all communities who deserve better jobs, better pay and greater control over their own lives.
"We understand that rallies and pickets alone will not create the political change and economic justice we need," said Dominic DeRose, a student at Warren-Wilson. "We must implement a diversity of tactics to create necessary change," he added.
"To that end, our plans include a meeting in the Lord Auditorium in the basement of Pack Memorial Library with the intention to join local community members and workers together to plan for a better future."
Participants this year will include representatives from Just Economics, the Asheville Homeless Network, the Industrial Workers of the World, Freedom Road, Earth First and the International Socialist Organization.
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I've just seen that Dizzee was on Radio 1 today. His album is out shortly and Jo Whiley went to the Dirtee Stank HQ to chat and that.
I don't know how but, as is usually the case when Rascal's the topic, Wiley was lingering. I heard him on a track called Tupac Robot Club Rock by the Filthy Dukes. Nope, I've never heard of them either, but Wikipedia cites they're a 'synthopop' band. Granted, Wikipedia isn't the most trustworthy source but, then again, I'm in a rush.
Tupac Robot Club Rock
I could well be quite late on this, but still I thought the track was pretty decent. There wasn't time to properly gauge opinion though since Dizzee talked straight after (about 1h 10 mins) about Kate Moss, Kanye West, and a deluded girl asking whether he's single at the moment. Christopher Reeve apparently once said that 'once you choose hope, anything's possible' and - fair enough - he did go on to become Superman, but a pint of cold realism for the lady over there please.
A chap from Gloucester asked if Dizzee would ever make a grime album again:
'Grime to me in the first place was me just putting all the types of music I like together, and I'm still doing that.'
There's a few grime-heads out there holding onto Reevesian hope. But to all intents and purposes, that looks like a no.
Why did Dizzee leave Roll Deep?
'The fact that I'd already made an album and that everyone was dilly-dallying around...the fact that wherever Wiley got his album (was) because of me'.
Wiley did alright on Tupac Rock Club. And he's a grown man now, making his own way. People would call him bitter and childish.
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DoS Attack in Small HTTP Server ver. 1.212 Vulnerability
USSR Advisory Code: USSR-2000047
Release Date:
June 16, 2000
Systems Affected:
Small HTTP Server ver. 1.212 (maybe others)
The Ussr Labs team has recently discovered a buffer overflow memory problem in the Small HTTP Server.
What happens is by preforming an attack with a malformed url information to port 80 it will cause the
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The http Server (Port 80) service has a overflow in the GET command
[email@example.com$ telnet example.com 80
Trying example.com...
Connected to example.com.
Escape character is '^]'.
GET /[buffer]
Where [buffer] is aprox. 65000 characters.
and the process containg the service crash
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It was an Ebay find, sold as vintage but cheap enough. I suspect it is one of those things made to look vintage from the Far East (there was another very similar one for sale at the same time).
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Lovely new (to me) sewing box and I have started on a border
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A 73-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the death of a man in New Mills.
The 61-year-old victim, who has not yet been identified, was discovered on the A6 Buxton Road, near to Newtown Primary School, at around 1.30am on Sunday.
Police are currently questioning the 73-year-old.
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Scout hut gains support from town council
Fri, 19 Aug 2016
WEST Berkshire councillors have admitted they "must do better" when examining planning proposals, following criticism from Newbury residents.
Last week, members of the western area planning committee approved a final application to complete a 64-bed care home in London Road.
Residents are expected to take up occupancy at the home from September, after members of the planning committee approved plans for a heating, lighting and air-conditioning plant on the site.
Councillors voted in favour of the plans, submitted by developer Noosa Developments Limited, to erect 21 roof cowls and two screens to obscure the air condenser units from view – details that had initially been overlooked when the home was granted planning permission in 2013.
The nursing home has had a contentious development history with strong objections from neighbouring residents who, at one point labelled the plans a "gross over-development", as well as the initial contractor going bust in December last year.
Addressing the committee, Angelika Rivero, who lives near to the development, said residents would now be churlish to object to the final additions.
She did, however, urge councillors to examine every detail of future applications, claiming neighbours were now left with a "clumsy" effort to conceal the air conditioning units and ventilation flues.
"This is what happens when you allow a half-baked plan to be passed," she added.
Hilary Cole (Con, Chieveley) said: "This has come to committee really because of the frustration the local residents have suffered and the anxiety that it has caused them.
"It's about our process and I think it does make you think about the process.
She added: "It does make me think we need to double check when developments like this come in so we have all the bases covered at the time."
Jeff Beck (Con, Clay Hill) added: "I would like to place on record the very constructive comments by Ms Rivero and in the old school boy terms, it's a case of we must do better."
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19/08/2016 - 20:08
If the planners spent less time in the Cow & Cask, the town would look quite different today!
19/08/2016 - 14:02
This highlights the incompetence of West Berkshire Council's high level professional staff, greedy developers and local politician's. A mix for planning mayhem and disaster which can only get worse.
19/08/2016 - 09:09
Did the paid employees of WBC highlight these issues to the councillors - after all that is their job - or should they also "do much better"?


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Professor Lisa Sandlin Wins 2016 Hammett Prize
Move over Stephen King, University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Professor Lisa Sandlin is your 2016 Hammett Prize winner.
The International Association of Crime Writers awards the prize each year. Sandlin was nominated for her novel "The Do-Right."
The award puts her in good company. Previous winners include literary giants such as King and Margaret Atwood.
Sandlin, a Writer's Workshop professor in the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media's School of the Arts, admits that she wasn't expecting to win. She and her fellow nominee, Michael McCann, author of "Sorrow Lake," believed that Richard Price was the likely winner. Price, a novelist and screenwriter for film and television, notably the famous HBO series "The Wire," has a long list of awards to his name.
"We were scoping it out, you can't help but do that," Sandlin said. "We were just happy to be nominees."
Best-selling author Harlen Coben wasn't in attendance, but Price was.
"We figured (Coben) had enough connections to know that he didn't win," Sandlin said.
One can only imagine Sandlin's excitement when she heard her name called.
"My jaw dropped to the floor," she said.
The award was five years in the making. Sandlin began writing the novel in 2011, thanks to being commissioned by Akashic Books in Brooklyn, New York.
"The Do-Right" takes place in 1973 in Beaumont, Texas, Sandlin's hometown. The classic noir follows an unconventional pair of detectives as they uncover the dark corners of the Cajun-influenced town, dominated by big oil companies.
Retailers carrying the book include Barnes and Noble, the Bookworm, and Amazon. The book will make its international debut in 2017, with a German translation. Sandlin hopes for more translations to follow.
A sequel is already on the way. If things go well, it could turn into a trilogy.
The Hammett Prize isn't the only award "The Do-Right" has won this year. In September, Sandlin also took home the Shamus Award from the Private Eye Writers of America.
"My colleagues in Writer's Workshop do such fine work in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and screenwriting," Sandlin said. "My detectives are pleased to be in their company."
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Yarn It & Haberdashery Brings New Products and Classes to Columbus
One Columbus woman's long-time dream is coming true this weekend with the opening of Yarn It & Haberdashery in Grandview.
"I've always had it in my mind that I would want one [yarn store] but didn't seriously look into it until about 4 years ago," says Esther Hall, owner and curator of the shop. "Being on Craft Wars and actually vocalizing it to the public made me really pursue it. I just didn't think it would happen so soon. I figured it would be more like some sort of retirement store."
This Saturday, May 31st, the store opens to the public. A grand opening celebration is planned for June 22nd.
"I'll be the only yarn store in Columbus to offer dyeing classes!" says Hall. Irina Grebennik is assisting with setting up the kettle dye in the classroom area of the store.
What else will you find?
"Yarn, lot's of yarn," says Hall. "But also everything a knitter and crocheter will need to accompany their yarn such as needles, hooks and notions for their projects. There is also a splash of sewing items for repairs and simple sewing projects."
The shop will also host monthly tea gatherings, knit-alongs for the community, and a range of knitting classes, crochet, felting, dyeing and spinning, plus will be one of the only places with public access to a knitting machine.
"Knitting machines are a fascination for people and even if you don't knit on two sticks I can show you how to whip out a scarf or a pillow using one of my knitting machines in less than an hour," she says.
Hall has carefully curated brands that Yarn It & Haberdashery will offer, bringing some to Ohio for the first time and giving other brands their Columbus debut.
"First in Ohio will be Be Sweet, Loopy Mango and Ewe Ewe yarns," she says. "For the Columbus area, new brands are Erika Knight from the UK, Ozark Hand Knits, Knit Collage and Shibui."
All of the brands fit her company's philosophy of partnering with hard-working, small artisans. In the same vein, Yarn It & Haberdashery will offer Tastefully Dirty Skincare from Tiffany Meyer and have parties for Jamberry Nails by Ruby Harper.
"All things that us knitters like," says Hall.
She is also excited to host trunk shows for many artists from all over.
"Columbus is fortunate to be the host of The National Needle Arts Convention held only twice a year," she says. "This means that all the yarn vendors come here and I'll be able to host a good amount of trunk shows right around that time that no one else will be having."
Creative displays in the shop's window will be the norm at Yarn It & Haberdashery.
"That is one of the things I miss the most about my favorite past job- window displays at the 5th Ave, NYC Anthropologie store," says Hall. "I want to take my passion from that and put it back into making a gorgeous window displays for everyone to enjoy. I'm also planning to continue my support of the arts community by inviting different artists to work with me on them."
With Yarn It & Haberdashery, Hall hopes to build a stronger community and new connections for people who have the same love of craft. She's also looking to inspire others to try something new and think outside of the box with color choices, patterns, and to embrace the freedom to work without a pattern.
"I am providing high quality yarns and fibers and working with a lot of other small businesses in the industry," she says. "I have purposefully avoided being a stockiest for a lot of the larger yarn companies. It's a risk but I think being where we are, our customers will appreciate the fresh breath of new products and fibers."
Yarn It & Haberdashery will be open most days from 11am to 7pm, near Grandview at 1093 W. 1st Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43212. Opening day will be Saturday, May 31st from noon to 7pm. At the grand opening celebration on June 22nd, enjoy pastries from Pâtisserie Lallier, door prizes for the first 10 people, and free gifts for people spending over $100.


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It may seem like the new 2015 Audi has gained a trunk and lost it's roof. At least in North America where the hatchback variant is replaced by a four-door sedan, which will be accompanied by a cabrio. Although an A3 hatchback is available in Europe it probably won't make it to our shores. The good news: if you're yearning to get into a small hatchback-style Audi then you'll be happy to know that the Audi Q3, a Compact Crossover, will also be released later in the year.
The Audi A3 was produced in 1996 for the European market. It debuted in North America in 2006 as a five-door hatchback and was facelifted only once in 2009. Since we'll only get the A3 Sedan here it is compared to the outgoing Audi A3.


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Floral fringed maxi kimono: Style Moi || Bull skull tee: Style Moi || Bandit shorts in 1955 wash: One Teaspoon via ShopBop || Necklace: Urban Outfitters || Boots: Vagabond
I got really excited about this gorgeous kimono and cute little print tee when I received the package from Style Moi - it's not only because those two are like being made for being worn together, it's also because both items are so my style. I really love southwestern inspired or biker prints on shirts and so am I loving this tee. On top of that the kimono is what dreams are made of - its golden main color and popping floral print is perfect for summer! Flowers never get old, right? I also love its asymmetrical fit, it's shorter in front and longer at the back. This year maxi kimonos are probably my favorite, I love wearing those together with shorts and tees or bralets. I don't want to forget mentioning my beautiful shorts, they're my third one teaspoon pair (Now I have them in almost every color wash.. Black, light and medium blue) and probably my favorite one. I love the buttoned front, destroyed effects and visible pockets! One Teaspoon shorts are the best ones, I think there are no other shorts existing which are more comfortable, durable or fitting than these.


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Extensively updated evaluation of current and future network technologies, applications and devices

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Choosing the Right Sterilizer and Options
Choosing the correct autoclave can be a daunting task. Here we will guide you through the key components in choosing your next sterilizer. Consolidated offers a wide selection of options to suit your needs. Our strength is in customizing your investment.
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New Foyles at Birmingham's Grand Central station now open!
Posted on October 05, 2015 by Sophie O'Neill | 0 comments
Well, actually it's been open since the weekend. Situated right next to the new John Lewis, it's in a prime location in Birmingham's brand new Grand Central Station. At 4,300 sq ft, holding 15,000 titles, with a digital platform allowing customers to order from their catalogue of 800,000 titles, Foyles are calling it a "model store for the future".
Hurry down there and order some Inpress publisher's books today!
If you can't get there today, you can see some pics here and hurry down another day.


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Greenville, South Carolina is close to a few great food cities. It's an hour from Asheville and two from Atlanta. Charlotte is a 20 minute plane ride, and drives into the surrounding country can put you in front of some pretty serious barbecue. But restaurants in Greenville haven't defined the city as a food town (yet!), even though it hosts the high-profile Euphoria Greenville food festival every year, which I attended for the first time last weekend. But let me say this: there's cool stuff happening in Greenville, including restaurants pouring natural wines, coffee shops roasting phenomenal coffee, and the best baked goods I've had in a minute. You just have to know where to look. Here are five spots to hit, whether you're in town for the day, the weekend, or the rest of your life.
Methodical Coffee
I was in Greenville for three days, and I stopped into Methodical Coffee six times. If that isn't enough context, I bought a pin there. With their logo on it. For my jacket. The shop in downtown Greenville was my first stop every morning and my welcomed revival every afternoon. It hits the mark on every level. The beautifully designed space, with geometric wallpaper, minimalist menu, and blue and white china feels deceptively expansive, from the second story loft to the white marble counters below. The record player is constantly being flipped by employees, spinning tunes from Vampire Weekend to David Bowie to Tame Impala. The pastries are top notch, and the coffee, which they roast about ten minutes away, is smooth and powerful. This isn't just a great coffee shop. It's one of the best I've been to in the past few years.
Bake Room
Oh, yeah, those pastries I got at Methodical? They're baked at a small bakery called Bake Room, run by Wade Taylor, who sources local grains to bake naturally leavened breads and pastries. Taylor's morning bun is an absolute masterpiece, much lighter and flakier than the traditional bun, with a top that gets the old-fashioned doughnut treatment, tossed in cinnamon sugar. Eating it is something like hearing Marvin Gaye for the first time. The exterior of Taylor's croissants shatter perfectly, and his chocolate chip monkey bread resembles miniature layered croissants more than cake, rendering everything I used to love and appreciate about monkey bread useless.
Bake Room doesn't have a retail space at the moment (just a production bakery), but you can find their pastries at Methodical and buy their bread (and pastries) at their booth at the Greenville Saturday Market, until they sell out.
Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery
North of downtown, along the Reedy River, you'll find Swamp Rabbit Grocery & Café. In the parking lot, you'll see a concession stand known as Swamp Pizza, where you can order pies like the Okra Winfrey on covered picnic tables, and inside, there's a small counter that slings sandwiches on very good house-made bread. But the real star of this place is the grocery. Shelves are lined with local produce (much of which I saw being unloaded by local farmers and carted in), meats, cheeses, beers, and wines captivate your attention until you remember you have to be somewhere. If you're going to get any Greenville souvenirs, I'd suggest making them the culinary kind.
Birds Fly South Ale Project
The beer scene in Greenville isn't as robust as other small cities. There are a few breweries making pretty traditional styles, but the airy, converted cotton warehouse where Birds Fly South brews is the exception. Head brewer and cofounder Shawn Johnson balances the tap list with the IPA tendencies of today's beer drinkers and unorthodox funky, wood-aged saisons and sours. With names like ISM, Purple Cellphone, Wolves in the Piano, and Sometimes Buffaloes, Johnson brews ales that encourage second, third, and fourth sips before being able to say anything about them. And after the fourth? It's probably just: Damn. That's good.
The Anchorage
Dinner at The Anchorage was the best meal I ate in Greenville. Hands down. The young restaurant in West Greenville serves food that defies any categorization. The vegetable-focused mural on the outside wall (painted by Elizabeth Kinney) makes you think typical farm-to-table awaits. The inventive cocktails include off-the-wall amaros, until you discover the bottles of Pét-Nat and natural Gamay on the back of the menu. Dishes like the charred okra or brown butter grits with scallions might make you think they're serving contemporary Southern food, while a red shrimp scampi with grilled bread lays down hints of the Mediterranean. But then you eat the grilled octopus, with crispy kale, in miso-chile sauce and lose your mind. The commonality is: letting the flavors of local ingredients speak for themselves.
The entire menu of small-ish plates is one that encourages exploration, and with their affordable prices, that's totally doable. My advice? Sit at the bar upstairs and order slowly, persistently, and always with drink in hand.
If You Still Have Time, Check Out: Greenville Beer Exchange for a very well-curated craft beer headquarters, Mike & Jeff's BBQ for some no-frills smoked meat, Golden Brown & Delicious for brunch and lunch moves, and The Village Grind for Pinterest-y coffee shop vibes.


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There's this bill in Nevada entitled, AB 230. It would require that all school districts offer a comprehensive, age-appropriate and medically accurate sexuality education curriculum. Parents may opt their children out of this coursework without penalty.
State Senator Ruben Kihuen from Las Vegas said that in Latino homes, "it's taboo to talk to your kids about sex. You just don't." But then something crazy happened! Sherman Frederick, Las Vegas Review Journal Contributor wrote:
"As easy as Nevada girls are, you see, Nevada's Hispanic girls are really, really easy. That comes from the mouth of Sen. Ruben Kihuen, D-Las Vegas. According to him, that's because Hispanic parents never talk to their children about sex."
WHAT?! Is that what the Senator REALLY said?
AB 230 would make comprehensive sex education available to students. Now, don't freak out. Comprehensive sex education classes don't teach kids HOW to have sex. It just means the classes are age appropriate and medically correct. Ideally, conversations about sex, our bodies and sexuality are already happening at home. Since a very young age we should be talking about good and bad touching, have a basic understanding about body parts and what to do if we don't feel safe.
The article written by Sherman Frederick suggests that only Latinas are having sex, becoming pregnant and that it isn't society's problem but their parents and their culture. Are you angry yet? This is a micro aggression that sheds light on a larger problem and comes at a perfect time. May is National Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Month. Teenage pregnancy is a systemic issue, that affects all races, because yes, all races have sex. This in no way is to dehumanize teen moms. I've had the pleasure of working with some of the most badass moms ever.
Latinas do not report having sex more than white women, but are at higher risk for pregnancy because they have significantly lower rates of contraceptive use. This disparity in contraceptive use is based not on simple preference, but is closely connected to social and economic inequity. What's the real problem? We conducted research and found some statistic that may answer this question.
No one makes the decision to become a mom at a very young age. A mixture of being undocumented or not, having little to no comprehensive sex education, not having access to contraceptives, emergency contraceptives and abortions lead to unplanned pregnancies. If there is anything that the New York Young Mom's group has taught me is that they DID make a decision, and that was to not terminate their pregnancy; however, many have little to no choices. This decision, whether you agree with it or not, should be respected and supported. Having or not having sex doesn't make us "easy" or "prudes", it means we are fierce women who decide what to do with our bodies. Geez, can we get some respect?
There is a trend in all these teenage pregnancy discussions. Often times ads, articles or discussions about teenage pregnancy target the person rather than than the issue. Teen moms are usually portrayed in racists ads that use women of color or their children against them. They're blamed for living in poverty, for their partner leaving, for not finishing high school. ARE YOU SERIOUS? All these things existed way before they became moms. Teen parents didn't create poverty. Parents can divorce/separate from each other at any point in their relationship. Students drop out for many reasons, instead of targeting one group of people, why not provide more resources and support for students to stay and finish high school? Yes, teenage parents CAN finish high school and college with the right support system.
How does unplanned pregnancy, sex and comprehensive sex education classes work together?
My Grandmother would melt down the barbie doll's body before giving her over to my mom to play. She didn't want my mom to see the lumps her breasts made under her clothes or the curve of her butt. There was no discussion about sex or body parts at all.
I had a friend awhile ago, we were both 13. She didn't know what "having sex" and "virginity" meant. Her mother taught her that "losing your virginity" is when someone "touches your belly button". I'm not joking. This is a true story. I only knew of the misinformation when we were watching TV and someone on the show mentioned the word virginity. She looked at me confused and asked what did touching someone's belly button have to do with the show we were watching.
I was inappropriately touched when I was in school. I knew that what was happening wasn't correct because these were my "private areas" and without guilt or shame I told my teacher and my mom. All hell broke loose of course. What if I hadn't known that what was happening wasn't correct? What if I hadn't known that I could trust my teacher, my mom, and ask for help?
My seven year old sister recently started taking swimming lessons every Tuesday. Every Monday night my mom lists all the things she needs to remember before changing into her bathing suit the next day. "Make sure you're alone in the bathroom stale", "no one should be dressing you", "If anyone follows you inside what do you do? Who do you tell?", "If you do not feel okay, do you promise to tell me?". She also reminds her about the ordinary things, "did you pack your goggles?", "Don't forget your towel". It's a routine now, and my sister always responds with the same "I know mom I knowwww" while she rolls her eyes and packs her things.
These are examples of how sex, sexuality and our bodies are constant topics of importance. We can't ignore it or pretend that by not addressing it it'll go away. They come in various situations. We need to teach our children that sexuality and sex is normal and natural. Lets be honest, regardless of race, many parents do not talk to their children about sex, sexuality, their bodies etc. We live in a world where everything is sexualized and we can't just turn sex off. We have to address it. It's crucial to have sex conversations from an early age. This will open the dialogue flow, not shut it down. How do we expect our kids to tell US when something is troubling THEM, but we're unable to talk to them?
So now maybe you're asking yourself, "what do we do?"
While these conversations sometimes aren't happening at home, they should be happening in school. Sex and our bodies shouldn't be taboo. We're naturally curious about sex and about each other even. If we create a safe environment at home and in schools for children to discuss these things, and know themselves, they'll be able to make well thought out and informed decisions in the future. Decisions that involve – but are not limited to – touching someone who hasn't given you permission to, saying "no", having or not having sex. Having comprehensive sex education classes won't push kids to have sex or in anyway encourage it. Students will be well educated and armed with all the necessary tools to make informed decisions. And why is that a bad thing? Don't we want our children to grow up to be independent individuals who can think for themselves and have control over their bodies, and most importantly, their futures? We aim to raise warriors who will be changing the world, whether they decide to start a family or not.
The Nevada bill AB230 is taking the right steps into addressing a much bigger issue. Before writing or talking about teenage pregnancy we must educate ourselves and ask, what's the real problem?


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What's It Like To Be Addicted To Cocaine
January 28, 2014 | 3 Comments » | Topics: Life
My wife was addicted to cocaine. I should rephrase that, my now ex-wife was addicted to coke. We were married a very short time, three years, but we have a child together… so I've had to deal with her, her temperament, moods, druggie boyfriends, and addictions until our son turned 18. We met when I was 26 and she was 22. I had one more year left in the Marines and had met my future wife at a party where she did a monstrous line of coke. I had naively thought that she could walk away from drugs if she wanted, at any time. I was so very wrong. It took her almost 20 years to kick her addictions: alcohol, drugs, and sex. It would start with one drink on a Friday night with girlfriends. By the end of the night, she would have progressed from a drink to coke to whatever drug was also available to leaving with strangers to having sex with strangers for more drugs and she would find a way home by Tuesday or Wednesday.
This went on for our three year marriage. I had enough of her lies and threw her out and filed for divorce. Living with her was horrific: lies, lies about lies, drugs, small plastic bags turn up in the laundry, lethargic behavior for days after a binge, STDs, etc. It was horrible. I did the best I could to shield our son, but I know that I wasn't successful. Our son was a bed wetter until he was 14. I tried my best to keep a decent house, but money was always missing. She turned to stripping, which meant more drugs and druggies. I had to drop out of college for the time being.
After filing for divorce, we had a long and tenuous custody battle. She somehow lied enough to remain a sympathetic figure to the court. I agreed to shared custody when I didn't have enough money to fight for custody any longer. I had even sold my car to pay for the lawyer fees. We shared custody as I tried to rebuild my life. Eventually I went back to school, dated (or dated as well as a person with a crazy ex- can date), met a wonderful woman, married, bought a home, etc. All the while, our son was living in a drug den part-time. She would lie about stuff that our son would mention; her family would lie to cover up for her, because they knew I would take her back to court if I had any proof; our son started lying to cover up her drug use. She would cry and plead with him that she would get help. We tried the counseling route as a large extended family (my wife, ex-wife, me, and our son), but my ex- would lie about everything to the therapist. This went on for over a year.
Finally her lies fell apart and we had irrefutable proof of her drug, sex, and alcohol addictions. We immediately got full custody and got our son on a better path. He was in 7th grade when he came to live with my wife and I full time. We put him in the best schools we could afford, paid for tutoring, and tried to provide a normal life. Soon after he moved in with us, he stopped wetting the bed. This was a good and hopeful sign. He excelled in high school and is now a freshman in college. He won partial academic scholarships for engineering school and is doing a little better than average (mostly As and Bs) in their honors program.
About two years after my ex- lost custody, she must have hit rock bottom and started to clean up. She eventually cleaned up and got married. She and her husband sued us for custody of our son in his senior year of high school. Our son said it was because her new neighbors looked down on her because she didn't have custody of him. They must have surmised that there was something wrong with her for not having custody. It was another long and tough fight, but we prevailed–but at the emotional expense of our son. Again, it was another emotional and financial nightmare for our family. I felt like I was a slave to a recovered drug addict… fighting her every step of the way.
Cocaine ruined almost twenty years of my life, stunted our son's life, and indelibly colored all of my relationships… all of them. I have never done any drugs, except smoke pot five or six times when in high school. I feel like coke destroyed my life, hurt my son, and hurt my new wife (she had to deal with my coke-head ridiculous ex-wife with frequency). I abhor drugs. They took all my money, made my life a living hell, and turned my then-wife into a cheat, whore, and liar. My ex- had a somewhat bright future when we met. She had dreams, she was pretty, and she wanted so much from life. Coke and her drug-use turned her into a monster.
I haven't spoken a word to her since our son turned 18. I have no idea how she is doing, but I really don't care. We are all still recovering from her b*llshit. My son turns 19 next month and will be starting his second semester in engineering school. He has trouble with female relationships and is in counselling to help him along. Luckily, he is a caring and empathetic young man. The bad part is that he has no tools to cultivate any kind of relationship with women. So he just doesn't date and I feel he's probably terribly lonely at school. He has friends, but they all have girlfriends and boyfriends. None of them know how bad he had it as a child. It all goes back to his mom's coke habit. Maybe one day we'll all recover and be normal. (Quora)