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AlunaGeorge were the most blogged-about artist of 2012.
The 'Your Drums, Your Love' two-piece topped a chart compiled by MP3 blog aggregator The Hype Machine.
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137 music blogs formed the survey, which listed Haim in second place and Lana Del Rey in third.
AlunaGeorge and Haim feature on the BBC's Sound of 2013 longlist alongside 13 other artists including The Weeknd, Palma Violets and Savages.
AlunaGeorge have also been shortlisted for the Brits Critics' Choice Award 2013.
"Being the most blogged artist in the UK - it's just weird," George Reid told BBC 6 Music. "As you can gather, I'm slightly lost for words on that one."
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The transit police officer who was shot during a showdown with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects says he hopes the Rolling Stone cover story on Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (joh-HAHR' tsahr-NEYE'-ehv) doesn't glorify him in readers' eyes.
The transit police officer who was shot during a showdown with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects says he hopes the Rolling Stone cover story on Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (joh-HAHR’ tsahr-NEYE’-ehv) doesn’t glorify him in readers’ eyes.
Officer Richard Donohue told NBC’s “Today” show Thursday that he was surprised at the cover of the magazine’s Aug. 1 edition. The close-up of Tsarnaev looks more like one of the rock stars that usually grace the magazine’s cover.
Donohue criticized Rolling Stone’s cover choice. In his words: “They could’ve picked anybody else. There’s a number of people they could have picked for an arts and entertainment magazine than an alleged bomber.”
Rolling Stone editors said in a statement that the story falls within the traditions of journalism and the magazine’s commitment to serious and thoughtful coverage.
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Since its inception, and throughout its history, psychoanalysis has been defined as a psychology of conflict. Freud’s tripartite structure of id, ego and superego, and then modern conflict theory, placed conflict at the center of mental life and its understanding at the heart of therapeutic action.As psychoanalysis has developed into the various schools of thought, the understanding of the importance of mental conflict has broadened and changed.
In Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Conflict, a highly distinguished group of authors outline the main contemporary theoretical understandings of the role of conflict in psychoanalysis, and what this can teach us for everyday psychoanalytic practice. The book fills a gap in psychoanalytic thinking as to the essence of conflict and therapeutic action, at a time when many theorists are re-conceptualizing conflict in relation to aspects of mental life as an essential component across theories.
Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Conflict will be of interest to psychologists, psychoanalysts, social workers, and other students and professionals involved in the study and practice of psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, cognitive science and neuroscience.
"In this major contribution to the field, the editors have taken the fundamental psychoanalytic premise of conflict as a central organizing construct for purposes of comparing and contrasting a broad array of psychoanalytic perspectives on personality development, psychopathology and therapeutic action. Their approach provides a kaleidoscopic perspective that illuminates both intriguing connections and subtle difference among diverse psychoanalytic approaches. Bringing together outstanding contributions from some of the leading figures in the field, the editors have produced a superb volume that is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of psychoanalysis." - Jeremy D. Safran, Ph.D., Chair & Professor of Psychology, The New School for Social Research
"Psychoanalytic approaches differ in the way they deal with conflict-- with some believing that conflict can be resolved and others rejecting such a prospect. Indeed, no psychoanalytic approach fails to conceptualize conflict, and one can reasonably conclude that conflict is fundamental to a psychoanalytic way of thinking about human beings and about treatment. Yet, it is surprising to realize that conflict has not been the subject of more focus and reflection. Until now, Christian, Eagle and Wolitzky have done an extraordinary service to the field by collecting essays from different psychoanalytic orientations-- Contemporary Freudian, Object Relations, Self Psychology, Relational, Lacanian and Attachment-- written by some of the most original thinkers in the field. Treatment issues are central, but the book also covers neurobiological and developmental issues as well. For psychoanalysts who long for dialogue across psychoanalytic orientations, this book is exemplary, and deserves a wide audience." - Elliot Jurist, Professor of Psychology and Philosophy, the Graduate Center and the City College of New York, the City University of New York, and Editor of Psychoanalytic Psychology
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The basic mission of Psychological Issues is to contribute to the further development of psychoanalysis as a science, as a respected scholarly enterprise, as a theory of human behavior, and as a therapeutic method.
Over the past 50 years, the series has focused on fundamental aspects and foundations of psychoanalytic theory and clinical practice, as well as on work in related disciplines relevant to psychoanalysis. Psychological Issues does not aim to represent or promote a particular point of view. The contributions cover broad and integrative topics of vital interest to all psychoanalysts as well as to colleagues in related disciplines. They cut across particular schools of thought and tackle key issues, such as the philosophical underpinnings of psychoanalysis, psychoanalytic theories of motivation, conceptions of therapeutic action, the nature of unconscious mental functioning, psychoanalysis and social issues, and reports of original empirical research relevant to psychoanalysis. The authors often take a critical stance toward theories and offer a careful theoretical analysis and conceptual clarification of the complexities of theories and their clinical implications, drawing upon relevant empirical findings from psychoanalytic research as well as from research in related fields.
The Editorial Board continues to invite contributions from social/behavioral sciences such as anthropology and sociology, from biologcal sciences such as physiology and the various brain sciences, and from scholarly humanistic disciplines such as philosophy, law, and ethics.

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) vaccine advisory panel has voted to give Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine emergency approval.
It’s the last crucial decision before FDA authorizes the shot to be given to Americans, a historic step toward controlling the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., which set another grim record with more than 3,000 deaths recorded Wednesday.
Now, the FDA itself will have to accept the committee’s recommendation and Commissioner Stephen Hahn will have to sign off on the emergency approval.
Officials typically take the recommendations of these expert panels, and the FDA is expected to authorize the shot, perhaps as early as tomorrow – but there’s no guarantee the final verdict will come before the weekend.
Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s vaccine arm, said it could be ‘days to a week’ between the committee vote and the FDA’s decision to give actual authorization to the vaccine.
Once it does, Pfizer’s vaccine could ship to every US state and territory, escorted by U.S. Marshals, within 24 hours, Operation Warp Speed Officials have promised.
Co-lead of the vaccine initiative General Gustave Perna said there would be ‘shots in arms’ within 96 hours of authorization.
After nearly nine hours of deliberation on Thursday, 17 members of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted in favor of issuing emergency use authorization for the first coronavirus vaccine to be distributed in the U.S.
Four committee members voted against emergency approval and one person abstained from the vote.
They concluded that the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks for Americans 16 and older.
If the FDA formally authorizes the shot, as expected, the U.S. will be the third Western nation to start distributing a coronavirus vaccine.
UK regulators approved Pfizer’s jab last Wednesday, and gave the first doses on Tuesday. Canada approved the same vaccine on Wednesday.
Seventeen out of 23 scientists on the FDA advisory committee voted to recommend emergency approval of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine, based on this question, on Thursday
Assuming FDA officials sign off on the panel’s recommendation, Pfizer’s shot could be authorized with in ‘days to a week’
Scientists on the FDA’s COVID vaccine advisory committee spent all morning listening to arguments for and against it.
The main sticking points: Some experts wanted to make a last minute change to the recommendation and vote on only authorizing it for people 18 and older.
Others were deeply concerned about two reports of severe allergic reaction in two Britons who received the vaccine the first day it was given out in the UK.
Experts also grappled with whether the shot had been sufficiently tested in black, Latinx and Native American people. They were concerned as much over whether these groups would trust the vaccine as they were that it might actually be dangerous to them.
And concerns about how to advise pregnant women – who were not recruited to Pfizer’s vaccine trial – were raised.
In the hopes of resolving these questions, the experts made it very clear that they wanted Pfizer to continue running trials even after the shot is authorized.
That could be difficult, because these trials require people to sign up to take a placebo – a sham vaccine.
Now that the vaccine will be available outside of trials, experts worry people won’t have any incentive to join them or stay in them with a 50/50 chance they are getting the placebo.
The committee’s vote in favor of the vaccine came after the deadliest day to-date in the US, where more than 3,000 fatalities were reported on Wednesday
Daily cases are hitting near-record highs in the US too, and more than 15.5 million Americans have been infected
But ultimately, none of these concerns outweighed the larger issue: Americans need protection against COVID-19, and the need it as soon as possible.
‘The UK and Canada are already rolling the vaccine out. It’s time for the FDA to be a fast follower,’ a former FDA official and current President of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest told DailyMail.com in emailed comments.
A separate advisory committee met last week and recommended that vaccines go first to health care workers and nursing home residents and staff.
Similar to the FDA’s process, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has to sign off on the vaccine and the recommendation for who gets it first.
US states have been told to prepare to receive the first 2.9 million doses of Pfizer’s vaccine next week.
Some American experts, including Dr Anthony Fauci have criticized the UK for approving Pfizer’s vaccine with little review (although Dr Fauci apologized for his comments).
Others, on the other hand, have bristled at the lengthy U.S. process, that comes as COVID-19 accelerates and kills thousands of Americans a day.
The independent advisory committee met today to discuss the findings of Pfizer’s trial, almost three weeks after it was submitted for emergency authorization and days after it was approved by the UK and Canada.
The FDA advisory panel spent all day discussing the merits and potential issues of Pfizer’s vaccine
The scientists spent all morning hearing arguments from people on the issue, including a woman whose husband committed suicide after while he was on anti-depressants, who said the entire trial was ‘one big human experiment’ and that big pharma was the only winner.
Twelve people were invited to speak this morning before the panel.
Twenty-three separate scientists, doctors and industry experts on the advisory committee will then vote on if the vaccine should be approved. Then, the FDA will consider their recommendation and finally make a decision.
It prolonged an already slow response from the US to get the vaccine off the ground that has angered millions of Americans while COVID cases continue to soar.
Wednesday marked the deadliest day of the pandemic with 3,045 deaths.
Tens of thousands more are expected throughout the winter before a vaccine becomes widely available.
Johns Hopkins professor Mark Makary MD said there was no reason for the delay.
‘There’s a war on, but you’d never know it from the agency’s weeks-long review.
‘We are in a health emergency. The U.S. will soon exceed 3,000 deaths per day from COVID-19 and in the time that the FDA has been reviewing the vaccine trial data, some 35,000 people will have died in the U.S. from the virus,’ he wrote on Thursday.
Speaking at the virtual meeting on Thursday, Peter Doshi, one of the experts, questioned how long it would last.
‘Preventing COVID for two, three months is one thing but protection needs to last much longer.
‘After six months or a year, will it still hit the FDA’s 50 percent threshold?
‘It’s hard to say,’ Peter Doshi, of the University of Maryland, said.
The scientists also heard from ‘panelists’ including Kim Witczak, who founded the organization Woody Matters in memory of her late husband who committed suicide while on anti-depressants.
Another expert called it ‘one big human experiment’ and said the only guaranteed winners were big pharma.
‘The public is the real world clinical trial – it is one big human experiment.
‘The only ones who have 100% immunity in this are the pharma companies, they get all the benefits of sales without any legal liability should something go wrong,’ Kim Witczak from Woody Matters, said.
Another moral dilemma will be what to do with the 22,000 trial participants who didn’t get the vaccine and were given a placebo.
The only way to prove if a vaccine works is to compare it to a placebo and the study ought to continue after emergency authorization so scientists can better understand the long-term effects of it.
But Pfizer cannot stop the placebo participants from getting the vaccine once it becomes available to the public.
The panelists questioned how the company will stop those people from leaving the trial to get the vaccine. That would protect them from the virus but it would end the study and therefore offer no future data on the long term effects of the vaccine.
Pfizer’s current plan is to offer the vaccine to trial participants who got the placebo, telling them that they received the sham shot, once they are eligible to get it under the emergency approval.
Pfizer submitted to the FDA for emergency approval on November 23. This is how many people have died since then from COVID
In other words, once the FDA gives the vaccine emergency approval, a health care worker who signed up for Pfizer’s trial could ask the trial runners if they got a placebo shot.
Pfizer would reveal what the participant got and offer the real vaccine.
But the problem with this is that Pfizer could soon be left with no placebo participants, and those who found out they did get the shot could start acting dangerously, going maskless and ignoring social distancing because they assume the vaccine protects them, explained Dr Steven Goodman, a Johns Hopkins University bioethicist.
FDA wants Pfizer to continue to study how well the shot works, and losing the placebo group would get in the way of that.
Dr Goodman proposed an odd solution: once they would be eligible for the shot outside the trial, give volunteers who got a placebo the real shot, and give those who unwittingly got the vaccine a placebo shot.
Sarah Christopherson National Women’s Health Network said there still was not enough data.
‘We have serious concerns that moving onwards with [emergency authorization] based on so little data on so many of the communities hardest hit by this virus.
The UK approved the vaccine last week and people started receiving the shot on Tuesday. Above, a woman in Cornwall, England, receiving the vaccine on Wednesday
‘It will do little to assuage legitimate concerns in those communities about taking those vaccines,’ she said.
It comes as a study revealed fewer than 25 percent of African Americans said they would take the vaccine despite the death rate from COVID among black people being three times what it is among whites.
Eighty percent of the trial participants were white.
Fewer than 2,000 African American people actually received the infection and only 131 Native American people received it.
The breakdown is almost on par with the general population; 76 percent are white, 13 percent are black and 18 percent are Hispanic.
During Thursday’s talks, they also commented on there was no information about if the vaccine is safe for pregnant women and how they were ‘aware’ of reports of two British healthcare workers having anaphylactic shock and would continue to monitor it.
We are aware of the reports of anaphylactic reactions and we are continuing to collect information to monitor the situation closely
The scientists also heard from ‘panelists’ including Kim Witczak, who founded the organization Woody Matters in memory of her late husband
The US recorded its deadliest day since the pandemic began on Wednesday with more than 3,045 deaths and hospitals around the country are filling up.
The UK and Canada have both approved the vaccine and the first people in the world received it in England on Tuesday but no firm date has yet been given for when Americans can expect to have access to it.
Speaking on all three of the major morning shows – Good Morning America, Today and CBS This Morning – FDA Commissioner Steve Hahn refused to give an approval date on Thursday or be drawn on how long the process will take.
‘I’m not going to prejudge what the advisory committee says.
‘This is an advisory board, it’s not binding to the FDA but we think their input is really important so we want to hear the scientific and medical discussion and then incorporate that into our decision making.
‘We can act quickly and we intend to – we understand the urgency of the situation.
‘There may be issues, medical, scientific issues that we have to address after the discussion and we will do so.
‘We want to make sure that we make the absolute best decision for the American people,’ he said on Good Morning America.
He then told Today that the vaccine met FDA standards, but that they still want to hear from the advisory panel anyway.
‘Our initial assessment is that this is a vaccine that does meet our criteria… But we do want to hear from the vaccine advisory committee,’ he said.
One source of discussion at Thursday’s committee meeting will be that two British healthcare workers suffered an allergic reaction after receiving the shot.
Hahn said that is the kind of thing they want to look more closely at before approving the vaccine.
There is still no date for when people will actually start receiving the vaccine.
The federal government had said that the first doses would go out this month.
Nursing home staff and residents will be the first to receive it then it will go to healthcare workers.
After them, the general public will have access to it.
Another potential roadblock will be whether or not there are enough doses of the vaccine to go around.
The government is actively in talks with Pfizer, Moderna and other vaccine companies to try to acquire as many doses as possible.
There remains a huge amount of skepticism around the vaccine in the US.
Many fear it was politically motivated and rushed out to try to help President Trump’s election chances.
The experts all say this is not the case and that they will be among the first to receive it when it’s available.
But a huge 41 percent of the public say they are not yet convinced that it’s safe.
‘This is concerning to me… We need to get to herd immunity, and that requires a substantial percentage of Americans to be vaccinated,’ Hahn said on Thursday.
In a preliminary analysis posted online on Tuesday, one group of FDA scientists said it was safe.
Among the 20,000 people who were given the vaccine in Pfizer’s global trial, 137 had allergic reactions but so did 111 people who were given the placebo, leading scientists to dismiss it as a potential hazard.
Four people did get Bell’s Palsy after receiving it, a type of facial paralysis, but the trial scientists said it was not necessarily the jab that caused it and was on par with the general rate of Bell’s Palsy in the wider population.
But Britain’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) on Wednesday warned people with a severe allergy to food or medicine not to get it.
In America, that applies to at least 200,000 people who have food allergies and many more who have drug allergies.
The two healthcare workers who were affected both carry EpiPens but no other information has been given. They are now said to be recovering well.
British scientists have told the public not to panic and say the vaccine is safe but there is still a large amount of skepticism surrounding it.
It also raises the question of whether the US was right to take longer in approving the shot, despite receiving pressure from Americans to give it the go-ahead because Britain had.
On December 3, Dr. Fauci warned that the Brits had moved too quickly.
‘In all fairness to so many of my UK friends, they kind of ran around the corner of the marathon and joined it in the last mile,’ he said.
‘I think that would be a good metaphor for that…because they really rushed through that approval. I love the Brits, they’re great, they’re good scientists, but they just took the data from the Pfizer company and instead of scrutinizing it really, really carefully, they said, ‘OK, let’s approve it, that’s it.’ And they went with it.
‘In fact, they were even rather severely criticized by their European Union counterparts who were saying, you know, ‘That was kind of a hot dog play,” he said.
He then apologized for his remarks and said they were driven by competitiveness.
On Wednesday, after the British cases became public, Fauci said he was ‘concerned’.
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A recent study at the University of Saskatchewan has found that the urban myth of the freshman 15, or the weight that people gain after high school, may be truer than students would like it to be.
Erin Barbour-Tuck, a U of S scholar who completed her PhD in kinesiology in early September, along with her supervisor Adam Baxter-Jones, found that young adults, people aged 18 to 28, are likely to gain anywhere from 2 to 17 pounds for males and from 4 to 26 pounds for females. In an email to the Sheaf, Barbour-Tuck says that fat mass plays an important part in this study.
“Fat mass gained from the years 18 to 28 is approximately one to eight kilograms [of] total body fat and one to five kilograms trunk — waist — fat,” Barbour-Tuck said. “During the years of 18 to 28, about 45 per cent of females and 30 per cent of males become overweight for the first time.”
Beginning in 1991, one study that Barbour-Tuck and Baxter-Jones gained data from originally looked at changes in bone dimensions through maturation as it related to fractures. The study began with 250 participants, predominantly from white, middle-class families and still collects data from 130 of the original participants, over a quarter of a century later. Barbour-Tuck became part of the study in 2014 when she started her doctoral studies.
Barbour-Tuck reveals that the weight gain in young adults has a high correlation to fat ratios in childhood.
“In a nutshell, we found that the more fat mass … that you have as a child and adolescent, the more fat mass you will likely gain as a young adult, and that is even in kids that were considered to be ‘normal weight,’” Barbour-Tuck said. “Eighty-five per cent of overweight and obese adults were not overweight or obese as children.”
Noting the overall changes in diet and physical activities since 1991, Barbour-Tuck reveals that children today may face even greater potential for weight gain than those found in the study.
“Today, our kids likely have more fat at the same body mass index and a greater waist circumference for the same BMI,” Barbour-Tuck said. “This is a problem because fat mass is more closely linked with disease than BMI — waist circumference even more so.”
Further, Barbour-Tuck says socio-economic standings today will play an important part in determining future average weight gains for young adults.
“We are seeing a growing division between the socio-economic status groups… While overweight and obesity rates have plateaued overall, there are certain subgroups who are still experiencing increases in not just overweight and obesity [rates] but related diseases like diabetes,” Barbour-Tuck said. “Much of the elevated risk in these groups is linked to disparities in health and health-care information, healthy food, practitioners, opportunity and resources for sports.”
Although diet and activity can change the outcome of the weight gained during early adulthood, Barbour-Tuck states that much of the equation is beyond an individual’s control, as genetics are also a determining factor.
“Diet is certainly a stronger factor in fat mass and weight loss. However, both have implications for health — particularly heart health — beyond simply the kilograms on the scale,” Barbour-Tuck said. “Genetics is a major player. Somewhere between 40 and 70 per cent of our body composition is genetic or hereditary.”
However, Barbour-Tuck states that the choices people make as young adults matter more than their fat mass as adolescents when it comes to weight gain, whether it be a freshman five or a freshman 15.
“I hope [students] take away that they have the ability to change their trajectory of health from childhood — for good or bad,” Barbour-Tuck said. “The lifestyle choices you start making for yourself now have a greater likelihood to be permanent than those of adolescents. So choose movement over sitting still, choose more real food, eat more veggies, and get some sleep.”
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Labour came under sustained pressure from the Tories over its tax and spending plans on Wednesday, with a series of ministers claiming the party would raise inheritance tax and be unable to fund its campaign promises.
The opposition was accused by Boris Johnson of planning to halve the threshold at which tax on inheriting estates is levied, while Phillip Hammond and David Davis claimed that voters would face a £45bn tax and borrowing “bombshell” under Jeremy Corbyn.
Labour insisted on Wednesday evening that it was yet to finalise its manifesto policy for inheritance tax. However, the shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, earlier told the BBC that Labour would be reversing some of the Conservatives’ recent “tax giveaways”, which have included raising the threshold so that couples can pass on homes worth up to £850,000 to their children tax-free.
Corbyn’s party is conscious of his popularity with younger voters, who struggle to afford to get on the property ladder, and has repeatedly stressed the unfairness of Britain’s tax system.
The Tories immediately seized on the suggestion that Labour could be considering reducing the threshold to £425,000 a couple, with Johnson, a former London mayor, tweeting: “Corbyn wants Inheritance Tax raid on HALF of London! Don’t risk Labour coalition of chaos propped up by Lib Dems and SNP.”
Labour sources said the policy was yet to be fully worked out, but inheritance tax could be one source of the extra revenue the party will need to fund its pre-election pledges. A Labour spokesman said: “We will be setting out our plans in our manifesto.”
Earlier in the day, Hammond and Davis launched a deliberately provocative poster, warning that voters face a £45bn tax and borrowing “bombshell” under Corbyn.
Although Labour’s manifesto has not yet been finalised, the chancellor and Brexit secretary presented a 17-page dossier on what they say are spending promises made by Corbyn or another shadow cabinet minister.
The promises highlighted include restoring nurses’ bursaries, abolishing university tuition fees and boosting infrastructure spending. The two ministers were speaking in Westminster against the backdrop of a deliberately provocative new campaign poster, featuring a larger-than-lifesize photograph of Corbyn and a giant bomb.
It said: “No bombs for the army, but one big bombshell for your family,” in a deliberate echo of the party’s “tax bombshell” 1992 election poster, which was credited at the time with helping the Tories to win a tight election.
Hammond urged voters not to jeopardise the hard work of the past seven years by handing power to Labour, saying: “We are still dealing with the consequences of Labour’s recession.
“All the progress we’ve made over the last seven years could easily be lost, if we make a wrong turn now. The only reliable way to get debt falling and to keep our country on track to a better future is to continue as we have done, reducing the deficit, so that we live within our means.
“Jeremy Corbyn has made clear that he takes a different view. He says that we should not be afraid of debt, or borrowing. That is exactly the attitude that got us into such extreme economic difficulty in the first place.”
McDonnell has sought to ensure that all Labour’s pledges are fully funded, including by reversing plans to cut corporation tax and capital gains tax. But the shadow home secretary, Diane Abbott’s stumbling performance on LBC radio on Tuesday, as she sought to explain how the pledge to hire 10,000 new police officers would be paid for, played into the Conservatives’ narrative that Labour cannot be trusted to manage the public purse.
“The prime minister has made it clear that she will make no commitments on spending or taxation that she cannot deliver,” Hammond said. “That is the yardstick of responsibility on which all political parties should be judged – and by that yardstick, Jeremy Corbyn has failed.”
Davis said the £45bn black hole was a result of adding up the costs implied in every statement made by Corbyn and his team that voters would reasonably conclude amounted to a policy pledge. He accused Labour of “pledging populist policies for everyone and ducking difficult decisions”, and the cumulative effect of statements by shadow ministers in recent months was “a huge scorecard of spending commitments”.
But Labour’s campaigns chief, Andrew Gwynne, said: “Their claims are so flimsy that even the most cursory reading reveals error after error: claims that don’t add up, things they say are Labour policy which aren’t and blatant misrepresentation of policies which we have clearly set out how to pay for. The whole thing isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.”
Hammond refused to be drawn on his own tax plans, amid speculation that the Conservative manifesto will not repeat the sweeping pledges of the 2015 general election not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT. Instead, he simply repeated his insistence that the Conservatives are a “low-tax party”.
Theresa May ruled out raising VAT at the weekend, after she was pressed on the issue, but Hammond has said he needs the “flexibility” to respond to the state of the economy.
He was forced to tear up his March budget, amid an outcry over plans to increase national insurance contributions for the self-employed, which appeared to break the 2015 manifesto pledge.


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February 5, 2018, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. and Beyond Parallel—
Satellite imagery analysis shows that North Korea continues to develop its conventional military forces in targeted areas. Construction on a new hovercraft base near Yonbong-ni could indicate a significant escalation of the navy sniper brigade threat to the ROK islands in the West Sea and ports along the coast.
January 25, 2018, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. and Beyond Parallel—
North Korea has one of the largest special operations forces (SOF) in the world with specially trained, elite soldiers numbering close to 200,000. Among these unique special operations forces today are two navy “sniper” brigades. North Korean hovercraft units—a key element in supporting navy sniper brigades' offensive operations—have evolved and become more threatening over time as a result of restructuring, modernization and construction of new bases closer to the Northern Limit Line.
December 21, 2017, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. and Lisa Collins—
In July and September 2017, unconfirmed reports circulated about dramatically fluctuating gasoline and diesel prices in North Korea. There were also reports that China was planning to suspend or limit fuel exports to North Korea. Analysis of satellite imagery from around this period indicates that a fuel suspension of any significant length does not appear to have affected Pyongyang.
December 5, 2017, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. and Lisa Collins—
On November 24, 2017, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang told reporters that the Sino-North Korean Friendship Bridge will be closed temporarily in the “near future” for repairs. A detailed analysis of DigitalGlobe satellite imagery from November 24th shows no activity on the bridge—repair or otherwise.
November 6, 2017, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. and Lisa Collins—
In October, it was reported that North Korea was secretly operating factories inside the Kaesong Industrial Complex without notifying the South Korean government. Satellite imagery shows that while there may be some token industrial activity occurring, the complex is not operational in any real sense of the term.
November 2, 2016—
Heavy rains triggered by Typhoon Lionrock hit the northern part of North Korea in late August. Extensive damage to infrastructure and agricultural fields occurred as a result. Examining satellite imagery is helpful in assessing the extent of flood damage.
April 22, 2016—
Dandong, China, remains the epicenter of cross-border economic transactions between China and North Korea, where regular boat, railway, and road traffic is witnessed... Dandong, China, remains the epicenter of cross-border economic transactions between China and North Korea, where…

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An Austrian startup called Deus has unveiled an electric hypercar with some amazing performance numbers at the 2022 New York International Auto Show.
The hypercar is called Davis Vian, and is involved in the development of the industry’s Stallworth Italdesign and Williams Advanced Engineering.
The van shown in New York is just a joke. There is still a lot of development to be done as Deus only plans to start delivery in 2025, so keep these checkbooks aside for now. Production will be limited to 99 units.
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Performance targets include more than 2,200 hp of output and 1,475 pound-feet of torque, which will make the Vion the world’s most powerful production vehicle by a significant margin. The next closest remake is the Nevera 1,914 hp. Deus said future owners could look forward to 0-62 mph acceleration and speeds of more than 248 mph in 2.0 seconds.
The exterior design is seldom groundbreaking, though an interesting element is the use of infinite symbols to frame front dishes and rear vents. Similarly, the interior design is also somewhat conventional, although there is an infinite inspiration here as well. The Infinity Mirror is used for accents on dash and door panels, creating an appearance that varies with the viewing angle.
Most of the technology behind Deus is provided by Williams Advanced Engineering. Former technology arm of the British company Williams Formula One. It was acquired in January by the Australian mining company Fortescu Metals Group, which will use the engineering company’s expertise to develop eco-friendly freight trains, mining trucks and industrial heavy mobile equipment.
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Italdesign has supported Deus in building this initial concept, and will continue to work with the company towards production. Italdesign is owned by Volkswagen Group but operates as an independent design firm, as it was managed under the direction of founder Giorgetto Giugiaro, who today runs the rival design studio GFG Style. Italdesign, for example, recently worked with Nissan on a 50th anniversary project for the GT-R. Italdesign is also working with modern DeLorean on its new DMC-12.
Recently, Italdesign has teamed up with Williams Advanced Engineering to develop a modular EV platform. The EVX platform can deliver up to 1,341 hp.
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CHANGING OF THE GUARD: ESPN.com's Ed Hinton wrote a "monumental crossroads for NASCAR and its surrounding society occurred this past week" as Trevor Bayne won the Daytona 500. NASCAR fans "let go" of Dale Earnhardt with "every imaginable documentary, column, story, remembrance and fan salute on the 10th anniversary of his death." Then, as "suddenly as the postrace fireworks over the backstretch, we exploded into celebration of the youngest (20) -- and by all indications the nicest -- winner of the Daytona 500 so far." The governing body's "movement to transform the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing into the National Association for Squeaky-Clean Auto Racing has been afoot for a quarter-century or so." But Hinton added, "Is that what the public really wants?" (ESPN.com, 2/24).
SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE: ATP Int'l Group CEO Brad Drewett has "praised Dubai for leading the way in the promotion of men's tennis in the region." Drewett, speaking at the Dubai Duty Free Men's Open, said, "We think the growth of our tournaments in Asia and specifically in the Middle East in the last ten years has been terrific, starting with this tournament that has been so dominant in the world of tennis." Discussing the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in January, he added, "To have these two great, strong events here is good for men's tennis. And in terms of Asia, China has been a great success for the ATP. ... I think the strength of the game in this area is very clear." Earlier this week, Dubai was voted as "the best ATP 500 tournament for a record seventh time in eight years by the players" (GULF NEWS, 2/25).

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Ted Nugent, Leigh Steinberg, Davey Lind and Mark Peacock Spoke in Support
On Tuesday, July 16 SafetyHeroes.org welcomed over 200 active and retired members of local law enforcement, fire and military personnel to the 5th Annual SafetyHeroes.org fundraiser at City National Grove of Anaheim. Notable attendees including Ted Nugent, Leigh Steinberg, and Davey Lind along with organization Founder and event producer, Mark Peacock, all delivered moving presentations and over $15,000 was raised in support of the cause.
The fundraiser attendees included members from various LA and Orange County Police Departments, Huntington Beach Fire, Orange County Deputy Sheriffs, U.S. Marines, U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, Firearms Training Associates, Combat Ready U.S.A. and more. SafetyHeroes.org Founder, Mark J. Peacock of The Law Offices of Mark Peacock in Newport Beach opened the evening welcoming guests and introducing members of Semper Fi Fund with a touching video detailing the organizations efforts. Double leg amputee, MSgt Davey Lind, USMC (Ret), presented his touching person story and how Semper Fi Fund provided priceless assistance in his recovery process. Notable Sports Agent, Leigh Steinberg, also spoke about the importance of supporting those injured in the line of duty and their families. American guitar legend and activist, Ted Nugent, made a special appearance and presentation to Semper Fi Fund prior to his concert at the City National Grove later that evening.
Multiple Taylor guitars, original artwork and other collectible items signed by Ted Nugent were part of the silent auction that helped raise funds for the cause. Other bidding items included sports lessons and outdoors activities donated by various Olympic athletes that were in attendance at the event including two-time USA Olympic kayaking team member, Cathy Marino and Olympic track cyclist, Connie Paraskevin among others.
“Semper Fi Fund would not be able to provide the necessary resources and support to the injured service personnel and their families without the selfless assistance of individuals like Mark Peacock and SafetyHeroes.org,” commented Kerry-Ann Ellington, Community Outreach Representative at Semper Fi Fund. “Mark donates countless hours and efforts to make this fundraiser more successful every year and we cannot thank him and all of the donors enough.”
The Semper Fi Fund directs urgently needed resources to post 9 11 members of the Marine Corps, Army, Air Force and Coast Guard who serve in support of Marine forces. The non-profit provides relief for financial hardships that arise during hospitalization and recovery as well as assistance for those with perpetuating needs. The programs provide support in a variety of ways including service member and family support, specialized and adaptive equipment, housing and transportation, education and career transition assistance, therapeutic arts and Team Semper Fi.
Those interested in becoming involved and learning more about SafetyHeroes.org contact email@example.com.
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This stuff is good! The high point of the Red Velvet experiment. It’s lovely and sweet but with a tiny bit of a tangy soft cheesy flavour… as you would expect! I have to say I wasn’t too interested in Soft Cheese Frosting until I ate it. It was lovely. Put it on a cupcake today!
Makes enough to frost 12 cupcakes.
300g icing sugar
50g unsalted butter
125g cream cheese
– Mix together the icing sugar and the butter until it is well combined and no buttery bits can be seen.
– Add the cream cheese and mix until totally combined with no lumps. You want to beat it for a fair while but be warned that if you over beat it it will become runny.
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If I remember correctly, (and my translation of cream cheese into a Norwegian product is correct) I think I’ve tasted cakes with this stuff on before, it was pretty good! Surprising, as you didn’t expect cream cheese to be on a cake, but it was good. 🙂
Cream cheese/soft cheese, if you can spread it easily and it comes in a tub not a triangle you’ve got the right stuff.
I agree, it’s an interesting frosting to try to describe because there is a little bit of a cheese-like taste but only in the same way you get it in cheesecake. Sweet cheese… which sounds disgusting but in reality is so so good, especially paired with something sweet in and of itself.
Yup, that sounds like what I was thinking it was… I rarely eat cream cheese actually… Only if we have “cracker night” for dinner 😛
It sounds weird, and might take some verbal convincing to get people to try it, but I like it… Well, in moderate amounts of course 😀

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The tall pine seen here is the same as the pine tree in the center of yesterday's image, but from a different angle of view. This place is on an edge of Elmwood Park, along Happy Hollow Boulevard. It is a small depression in the landscape that looks rural in the right season and the right light. Beyond the trees is a deep ravine in which runs a small creek. This is an image that could be cropped square, as well. I am categorizing it today as cityscape, although it looks more like a landscape.
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Lived here for a year, have nice neighbors and have not had one problem. I work, shop, and go to church in the Woodlands.And yes some of my mail come addressed with The Woodlands on it. If you drive though here which I have many times its mostly families and there is quite a few law enforcement that lives in the neighborhood. Yes it's an older neighborhood but would much rather live here than an apartment anytime. Ive heard what goes on in the area apartments.
Only in the suburbs of Houston will a neighborhood built in the 1970s be referred to as older. I'm glad you like the neighborhood too. Are you also getting sick of the cops camping out on Glen Loch all the time?
Hey boooo I live in Panther Creek and we have had car break ins / house break ins and a garage drug bust. BTW We have lived in Panther Creek since 1989. Now buying from an original owner in TLTR. Every neighborhood has bad apples it is a matter of what the rest of the neighborhood is willing to put up with.
It's ashamed people have to be so elitist. Timberlakes/Timberidge was here long before the Woodlands. There are many good people who live there.
TImberlakes/Timberridge is not part of the Woodlands it has it's own HOA and isn't part of the Woodlands property, but they are not the only subdivision/city that borders the Woodlands, Shenandoah also borders the Woodlands.
It's ashamed that anyone has to judge another area. The Woodlands is not filled with rich people, that is a misnomer, the Woodlands has subsidized housing.
The Woodlands is nearly built out on the east side of Kuykendahl. It won't be too long and all the lots for new construction will be gone. Then, we all will be "older homes."
And over on my side of Kuykendahl they are making new roads, right now they are working on Creekside Forest and digging out roads for more homes!!
We moved from an "older" home in Panther Creek, some people kept their homes up, others had to be "prompted" by the Township to keep their homes up. I just don't get it, if you don't want to keep up your yard, even just cutting it and keeping your house neat don't buy one.

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So my birthday is coming up on July 8th. My birthday wish this year is that everyone donates money or time to their local LGBTQP...
I’m transgender. My girlfriend has supported me from the time we got together, celebrating my “transliness”, even finding tips to help me transition easier. When I got my packer, she laughed at it and asked me to take it off. I felt humiliated, but did so. Ever since then, she begs me to take it off if we start to become intimate. (The term there is “if”; our intimacy has been on a steady decline ever since then.) Now that I’m on testosterone, she’s shying away even more. It seems that being able to afford a decent quality binder has really halted anything. She’s even refusing to kiss me more than once or lay against me. A few nights ago she said that something was bothering her and to not get offended. She admitted that she is a lesbian, and only got with me originally because I was female bodied. She says that she’s fallen completely in love with me, but is no longer sexually attracted to me unless I take my packer and/or binder off. She coaxes the binder off by offering a back massage. (Seeing as I have pulled every muscle in my back and slipped 2 discs, I can’t refuse.) I have absolutely no idea what to do. I’m humiliated. She says that she will always love me, but is sexually frustrated. She doesn’t want to leave me because she loves me, but would rather have sex with a girl. Any advice or..?Molias replies:
I’m sorry to hear that things have been so strained between you and your girlfriend when it comes to your transition. Gender transition is a pretty intense experience; a good thing for you, to be sure, but it’s still full of a lot of changes in a relatively short period of time. And it can be tough, even for folks who want to be supportive and are happy for you, to adjust to those changes as quickly as they’re coming.
For some people, too, it’s a very different thing to be supportive of the idea of trans people, or of trans acquaintances and friends, and to see a loved one go through that process. You’ve probably had a good while to sit with your thoughts about your own identity, get excited about the physical changes that testosterone will bring, and try out changes to your gender presentation. But even if your girlfriend’s known that you were trans for a while, she still hasn’t known as long as you have, and the reality of it may be startling or jarring to her as changes become more apparent.
There’s a process some cisgender folks go through, consciously or not, of “mourning” their “lost” sister, son, girlfriend, father, etc. when a loved one transitions. To be honest, I personally roll my eyes at this a bit because I didn’t die or vanish when I transitioned, and didn’t feel like I was mourning anything at all - I was celebrating! Even so, I don’t have to like or agree with it to understand that it happens.
Your girlfriend may just be taking a while to really understand and process the changes you’re going through. It also sounds like she’s been thinking a lot about her sexual orientation and what it means for her identity if she’s in a relationship with someone who is not a woman.
Your girlfriend is entitled to whatever feelings come up for her right now, around you, your transition, and her own identity - there’s no way any of us can control our feelings and emotional responses to things that happen in our lives. However, while your girlfriend has the right to her feelings, no matter what they are, it’s also her job to manage them in a way that is not excessively hurtful to you.
She doesn’t have the right to be disrespectful by laughing at your packer or anything else you wear that makes you feel happier and more comfortable. That’s really not okay.
Read the rest from Molias at Scarleteen here.
I identify as a Black, queer woman. My Blackness makes my story all the more problematic for some people. The assumptions that are made about Black women’s reproductive decisions mean that I will receive less compassion and acceptance than my white counterparts for having had an abortion—especially because I’m not repentant about it. As organizers we are not always aware of our implicit biases but there are plenty of white people who in an effort to make abortion safe and accessible are reaffirming negative stereotypes about women of color. This happens through negligent storytelling that says there is a right and wrong way to have the need to access an abortion.
The narrative that abortion gives women and transpeople an opportunity to live the rest of our lives, to become a doctor or a lawyer or whatever isn’t true for everyone. For some of us, abortion just provides one more day. One more day to live our lives exactly the way we want to. For some of us the decision isn’t political, it’s essential. It is essential to taking care of the children we already have, to circumventing difficult medical experiences or to just not be pregnant. There is nothing heroic about having an abortion. It is an essential part of reproductive health care.
Every year on the anniversary of my abortion I take off of work. Not to grieve but to celebrate: because of my right to choose, I am living my best life. Making the decision to have an abortion didn’t mean I had the rest of my life, it just meant that I had one more day to live exactly the way I wanted and for that I’m grateful.
My best friend gave me a blowjob and I don’t know what to do about it. It started off at some college party a few months ago. We got drunk and had to get a ride to my place. He stays far away in the boondocks and the designated driver didn’t want to drive that far so I told my best friend he can sleep by my house. While we were laying down and watching TV I told him about how my girlfriend gave me head for the first time last night. Next thing I know, he’s giving me an example of when his ex-girlfriend sucked him off and he starts nuzzling his nose in my pelvis area. One harmless example lead to another and my penis ended up in his mouth.
At the moment, I didn’t think much about how it will affect us. I just let him and he did it for a very long time. It was almost about a full half-hour when I came. He swallowed and everything. And then it hits me that my BEST FRIEND just gave me a blowjob. He went to the bathroom to wash his mouth and stuff and while he was doing that I just laid down and fell asleep in order to avoid talking about it.
When we woke up the next morning he was already awake and playing Playstation. We started laughing about how trashed we were last night and he sneaks in a question about how much I remember from last night. I told him not much and then I left it alone. I don’t think he believed me. Ever since then, it’s been extremely awkward between us. Whenever he comes over we never really talk about stuff like we used to and most times I’d find reasons to uninvite him. I even went as far as saying I have to walk my dog. There’s no way he can’t tell I’m purposely avoiding him.
Honestly, I can deal with the fact that he’s gay. I always wondered about him because he can never really keep a girlfriend and he seems more attached to his guy friends than his own flavor-of-the-week girlfriend. Speaking of his “girlfriends”, he’s recently been parading his heterosexuality around me. He’s supposedly having sex with different girls everyday. It’s not that hard to believe since the girls he mention are attracted to him and they’re also promiscuous. It’s just that he’s really starting to lose respect for me. I don’t know how to tell him that without him thinking I’m secretly crushing on him or something. I really do miss him. We’ve been best buds since 4th grade and now he’s a stranger in every sense of the word. I’m scared that if I force him to admit that he’s gay then he’s going to shut me out forever.
How should I confront him about our friendship and everything else that happened over the past few months?
Read the answer at Scarleteen here.
Hi! I am a 15 year old female and I think I may be bisexual, I have talked to a couple friends (who are straight) that I trust, They either said “It’s just a phase don’t worry” Or “There is only one way to know and that is to have sex/kiss another female.” But I don’t know any lesbian girls to do that with! I’m pretty sure it’s NOT a phase but I need to know how to find out if I’m bi or not. My school/parents are not very accepting of lesbians, bi’s and gays, so I wouldn’t be able to talk to my parents. Another thing is I’m secretly sort of wanting to do something with a girl. Please help me!I feel so lost!Robin L. replies:
Have all of your straight friends had sex with a guy if they’re girls, or with a girl if they’re guys? If not, how do they know they’re straight?
See how silly that is? Hopefully they will, too. It’s not sound to make orientation something anyone needs to “prove” with sex for a whole lot of reasons. Not only does that add something pretty dehumanizing to people’s intimacies, sexual orientation is about feelings, not actions. It’s about what sexual or romantic feelings we have with or about people in terms of their gender. If we do or don’t have sex with those people — or do with people outside any given gender group we feel attraction towards — doesn’t prove or disprove anything about our or anyone else’s orientation.
A bisexual person is usually defined and self-defined as either someone who can be or is attracted to men and women alike, or to someone of any gender, though not always at the same time. Sometimes people think that bisexuality means being attracted to everyone at once, or just everyone, period, and feel fear and mistrust of bisexuals because of that. While there certainly wouldn’t be any reason to be fearful or judgmental of someone who earnestly was attracted to the whole wide world (what’s so scary about someone who thinks everyone is loveable and sexy, anyway?), for most bisexuals, just like for most of everyone else, attractions to people of any given gender are usually about more than their gender, and attraction to a given gender usually means to some people of that gender, not all people.
A bisexual person also isn’t always attracted to each gender equally or in the same way. For example, a woman might be attracted to women most of the time, but occasionally find men attractive or experience an attraction towards a specific man. Or, a bisexual guy might find that he feels stronger or more frequent emotional or romantic feelings towards men, but stronger or more frequent sexual attraction to women.
It is frustrating that people dismiss things that they don’t like or believe in, or that are inconvenient for them (or that they feel scared of) as being “just a phase”. That said, your bisexuality could be just a phase, but not in the way that your friends mean. And the same is true of your friend’s heterosexuality. The same is true of any aspect of sexuality for anyone, not just our orientation.
Sexuality is what we call fluid. Think about water, how it’s always moving, changing form based on the temperature around it and other factors like wind.
Sexuality is kind of like that. It can change based on where we are in life, what’s going on with us, or random factors that we can’t really figure out. So, if a type of sexuality is a phase for one person, it’s a phase for everyone. If bisexuality can be a phase (and it can), so can heterosexuality. That sexual fluidity applies just as much to people who identify and live as straight. I’d say, though, that your friends saying this is a phase probably isn’t so much about them understanding all of this as it’s about biphobia—a fear of bisexuality or bisexual people—or heteronormativity, which is a giant word that basically means the belief that everyone is inherently straight and the action that society being set up for straight people as a default.
Read the rest of this great answer from Scarleteen volunteer Robin here.
I’ve noticed in my personal life that all my friends don’t necessarily “come out”–over the last few years, a few have just started dating people of the same gender. Most did not announce a change in their orientation. Some identify as queer, while others simply say, “That’s who I fell for.” This isn’t to say that the concept of coming out is “a white thing”–that would be incorrect as well. But rather, the spectrum of ideas discussed is a little broader in communities of color. I don’t normally hear the term “same-gender loving” outside of black and queer spaces. I read about aggressives in Vibe, years ago–I didn’t start hearing the term “butch” until I encountered stories from other communities. So perhaps there’s another element not being considered around Ocean’s conception of self: racialized experiences.
Read the rest at Racialicious here.
My Son Looks Like a Girl. So What?
My 12-year-old son has hair halfway down his back, and the fact that the bottom half of it is currently pink does not seem to be clarifying anything for anybody: everyone, everywhere assumes he’s a girl.
This is fine with him when people are nice about it, or when someone tells me how beautiful my daughters are (“a compliment is a compliment” seems to be his sensible motto). It’s less fine with him when people are dolts, like the security guy in the airport who said, “What’s your name, sweetheart?” then recoiled from Ben as though he’d suddenly found himself hitting on RuPaul. Or the guy at school who pinned him to the ground and cut off all his hair.
Oh, wait. That didn’t happen to Ben. But it did happen to somebody, and I’m thinking of it in the wake of President Obama’s fully evolved support of gay marriage alongside Mitt Romney’s apology for his bullying of a schoolmate: “There’s no question that I did some stupid things in high school, and obviously, if I hurt anyone by virtue of that, I would be very sorry for it and apologize for it,” although Mr. Romney also says, “the thought that that fellow was homosexual was the furthest thing from our minds back in the 1960s.”
Even looking back 50 years, Mr. Romney’s claim that the boy’s sexuality was not part of the equation feels implausible to me. Because that’s always the point with children who don’t look right, right? It’s that the refusal by some men and women to dress the part means that the great human drama (a k a heterosexuality) can’t be cast correctly. If we don’t know which is which, how we can pair up everyone in properly reproductive two-by-twos, Noah’s Ark-style?
Read the rest of this great post from Catherine Newman at the New York Times here.
A new report looking at bisexual inclusion and equality issues has found that of all the larger sexual identity groups, bisexual people have the worst mental health problems including higher rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicide. This has been found in the UK and internationally, and is linked to experiences of biphobia and bisexual invisibility.
The report, led by Dr Meg Barker, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at The Open University, found that bisexual people experience biphobia, distinct from homophobia. Attitudes towards bisexual people were found to be more negative than those towards other minority groups, with them often being stereotyped as promiscuous, incapable of monogamy, a threat to relationships and spreaders of disease.
Dr Barker said, “Government policy and equalities agendas generally consider lesbian, gay and bisexual issues together. However bisexual people often face prejudice from within lesbian and gay groups as well as heterosexual communities. They are invisible – not represented in mainstream media, policy, legislation or within lesbian and gay communities. Government and communities need to single out bisexual people as a separate group in order to address this equality gap.”
Although the attitudes and behaviours of others, and exclusionary structures, cause issues for bisexual people, the report found that there are many positive aspects to bisexual peoples’ experiences – the ability to develop identities and relationships without restrictions, linked to a sense of independence, self-awareness and authenticity. Bisexual people also speak of their acceptance and appreciation of others’ differences and feel well-placed to notice and challenge social biases and assumptions beyond sexuality.
Stonewall Policy Officer Alice Ashworth said: ‘We’re delighted to endorse this report, which builds on Stonewall research looking at the distinct experiences of bisexual people. Bi people will be pleased to know that researchers really do understand their needs. Now it’s important for service providers, the media and employers to take those needs seriously – we hope this important work helps them to do that.’
The Bisexuality Report: Bisexual inclusion in LGBT equality and diversity was written by Meg Barker, Christina Richards (Senior Specialist Psychology Associate at the West London Mental Health NHS Trust), Rebecca Jones (Lecturer in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at The Open University), Helen Bowes-Catton (PhD student in the Psychology Department at The Open University) and Tracy Plowman (independent scholar) – all of BiUK, with Jen Yockney (of Bi Community News) and Marcus Morgan (of The Bisexual Index).
The full report is available at: http://www8.open.ac.uk/ccig/files/ccig/BisexualityReport_final.pdf

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Syracuse native and Brooklyn musician Jonah Smith says he got the idea from reading a story in Billboard magazine that chronicled Jill Sobule's outreach to her fans to finance her CD. Here in Syracuse, I've written about Ceili Rain leader Bob Halligan doing much the same.
Smith has posted a website dedicated to raising funds, and says he's received "a considerable amount of money in small increments from fans enticed by the prospect of getting immediate access to a digital copy of the record with exclusive bonus tracks."
But his goal to help him release and market the CD "Lights On" is $50,000, so he's added incentives. For example, for $5,000 a fan will get a private house concert. A $100 donation nets a digital copy of the record, a signed CD upon release and a limited edition T-shirt.
Says Smith: "My goal with this project is to be able to create a stronger connection with my fans and to be able to bring them more music, faster by allowing them to have direct access to it."
Here's what I wrote in The Post-Standard from an interview with Smith in November:
JONAH SMITH RETURNS FOR HOMECOMING CONCERT
Last time through his hometown of Syracuse, Jonah Smith was the opening act for Martin Sexton at the Palace.
This time around, Smith's the headliner. As coincidence has it, Sexton's also playing the same night, again at the Palace.
So Smith has scheduled his two sets for a late start Friday night at the Westcott Theater. The Stacks open at 10 p.m., then comes Smith with his soulful voice and keyboard work.
"I think Martin will hit around 9. I'll do my first set at 11, " Smith says from his home in Brooklyn. "It's going to be a late night jam."
Smith is done recording his next album, which he'll title "Lights On." He's decided to split from Relix Records, the label that put out his last, self-titled CD.
"A lot of the material on this one is a lot more, oh, I don't want to say it is political, but it is broadening my scope as far as songwriting, " Smith says.
Smith says he's still friends with the folks at Relix. After all, they helped him become an established touring act when they were publicizing "Jonah Smith."
"One thing about being with Relix those years: They were supportive of helping me out on the road for tours that weren't necessarily beneficial economically, but were good for my growth, " Smith says. "Now I can go out and not lose money."
He says preliminary meetings about the new CD gave him the feeling that Relix was not 100 percent excited about releasing it. So Smith says he's got his attorney shopping for another label. Another possibility, he says, is releasing the CD himself.
Smith says he's interested in discovering the vibe at the recently reopened Westcott. He's psyched, he says, because he used to hang out at the former movie theater when he attended Nottingham High School.
It'll be a family affair at the Westcott for the opening act. The Stacks are Mark Stack, Smith's touring guitarist, who's also a Syracuse native, and Stack's sister, Melissa Ahern.

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MEET GOLDIE!! **Please Note: This is a courtesy post for another rescue; different adoption fees/policy apply.
Goldie is an itty bitty pitty. She will forever be your puppy at a fully grown 30 pounds. She prefers humans over dogs. She loves to cuddle, and would do great as an only dog. She loves to ride in the car, and play dress up! She comes with a free dress! She is very well behaved and would love to sleep in the bed with you, or next to it. She likes to play in water, unsure of swimming. She doesn't chew and will do great when left alone in the house.
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Here's analysis via Hedgeye CEO Keith McCullough in a note sent to subscribers earlier this morning:
"The 10-yr Treasury yield crashed on Friday's jobs bomb (that was in line with the change in Janet’s favorite labor market indicator index, more on that below) to 1.71%, which implies that A) the data is beating the Fed’s forecasters, big time, YTD and B) if she hikes into this, she’s going to implode all of the illusions of real growth (i.e. the aforementioned reflation trades)"
More on Yellen's favorite indicator...
The "Labor Market Conditions Index" contracted for the fifth straight month to down -4.8% in May. Meanwhile, the prior month was downwardly revised from -0.9% to -3.4%.
In other words, not good.
(For more on how the Fed could interpret all of this, check out "5 Charts: How Last Week's #JobsBomb Is Impacting Global Markets.")


Need to know how to replace palmrest and keyboard on HPDV6000
Close the laptop and flip it upside down on a table. There will be 3-4 screws on the bottom with a rectangular icon embossed next to them that looks something like a keyboard. Remove these screws.
Flip the computer back right side up and open the display as far as it will go. Look at the top of the keyboard and see if there are four small plastic sliders between keys on the top row of keys. Most models have these, but not all. If you do have them, use a small flat bladed screwdriver to slide them towards you appoximately 1/8 inch.
Finally, gently pry under the top of the keyboard(where the F keys are) to pivot the keyboard out of the computer. With some models there is double sided tape under the keyboard so there may be some resistance. However, don't force it to hard or you will break it if you missed a screw. With a few models, there will be 1 or 2 screws hidden under access panels, i.e. memory, hard drive, etc. so be careful of this. If it doesn't come off relatively easy, search for more screws on the back.
Finally, you need to remove the cable from the motherboard. There is a plastic compression connector for this that you will need to gently pry out with a small flat bladed screwdriver. This will release the tension on the cable and it can easily be pulled out afterwards. If you try to pull it out before releasing this you will almost certainly damaged the cable.
The palm rest is part of the top cover assembly. You will have to remove a lot of the guts of the laptop to get this out. Here is a link to the service manual where you can find some good drawings and the proper procedure:
It also describes keyboard removal but there are a few steps not covered very well which is why I added the above paragraphs. Read More At : ThinkPad X41 Tablet PC...


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Dec. 20 - Year in review in gifts and grants; tentative agreement reached in strike
“Discover, teach, heal.” UCI Medical Center Healing Garden in Orange. Photo by Dr. Tan Q. Nguyen
UCI ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS
2022 in review: gifts and grants
The Anteater work ethic is widely recognized, earning the campus a number of gifts and grants to support its priorities. This was UCI’s second-highest year for fundraising, with more than $223 million collected. The Brilliant Future campaign, which supports scholarships, research, educational facilities and other initiatives, now tops $1.3 billion from over 86,000 donors.
Healthy celebrations recipes
Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute Executive Chef Jessica VanRoo created some healthy recipes to celebrate a special occasion. These delicious dishes can make every day a celebration in a tasty, healthy way.
UC NEWS AND GENERAL NEWS
New UC policy on abusive conduct in workplace
After several years of effort, including extensive systemwide discussion review, a new Presidential Policy on Abusive Conduct in the Workplace will become effective Jan. 1. This policy applies equally to faculty, staff and student employees.
UAW strike update
The University of California and the United Auto Workers have reached a tentative agreement regarding the graduate student researchers and academic student employees contracts. Union members are expected to vote on the tentative agreements in the coming days. FAQs and updates are available on the provost's continuity webpage. Systemwide information is available on UC’s strike page.
CVS, Walgreens limit purchases of children’s pain-relief medicine
As a result of increased demand, CVS is restricting both in-person and online purchases to two children’s pain relief products. Walgreens has limited online purchases to six over-the-counter fever reducers per transaction, but it does not have an in-store purchase limit.
UCI IN THE NEWS
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A post-Reconstruction proposal that would have restored power to the people
The Washington Post, Dec. 19
Cited: Brook Thomas, Chancellor's Professor emeritus
MERS: What to Know About the Virus and if it Will Spread After the World Cup
Healthline, Dec. 16
Cited: Dele Ogunseitan, professor and University of California Presidential Chair
OC Registrar of Voters recognized for efforts assisting a voter on Election Day
The Orange County Register, Dec. 19
Cited: Claire Foster, School of Law student
UCI Humanities tweets: The School of Humanities faculty have been hard at work this year! Check out these 6 books our faculty have published recently!
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There are many suggestions to take into account during travel through Asia. First of all, you have to be prepared with respect to the crowds, specifically during pinnacle season. It is best to choose less-known beautiful pinays and less-crowded places. Although you should visit popular attractions, it might be advisable to try something totally new. You should know of the fact that most Southeast Parts of asia do not have a tipping way of life, so you will likely be asked not to leave a tip in restaurants or pubs. However , when you’re staying at a hotel or perhaps hiring a tourist guide, you’ll probably be anticipated to leave a idea. Be prepared to offer a tip, since many of these countries are still enduring poverty.
Another important Asian travel around idea is to costume appropriately. Many holy sites require visitors to don modest outfits. Long shorts are recommended, and you should wear them over shorts. Also, be sure to wear scarves and a shawl. Also, keep in mind that riding an elefant is not an ethical encounter, as the animals in many cases are abused and traumatized.
If you intend to travel to a lot of of Asia’s rainy regions, you might like to consider providing insect repellent and a bug net. While many individuals don’t experience any serious illness even though in Asia, it’s continue to important to take a package of diarrhoea medicine or perhaps rehydration choice. Remember to likewise carry enough water and sunscreen as the sun can often be extremely tough.
Asia is a great place to visit, but you should be careful and sensitive. Although many places in Asia are really charming, they will also be overwhelming. You should definitely pay attention to the local ethnicities and customs, and don’t get discovered up in the whims more.
Another thing to keep in mind is to plan ahead and select your locations carefully. Select cities which have been close to the other person, and that happen to be accessible by using direct teaches and nonstop flights. Recognize an attack think about your lifestyle of travelling and your planned actions, as this could make a difference when planning your trip to Asia.
Southeast Asia is a popular destination for backpackers, and a long trip in this region can be quite a great way to save cash. With so very much to see and do, it’s easy to dedicate months exploring the region. If you’re in to hiking or simply basking on the shore, there’s a thing for everyone.
While traveling in Southeast Asia, you should pack lumination. It can also be frustrating to hold a heavy tote that weighs in at you straight down. The best way to avoid this is to pack a lighter-than-usual amount of attire. The region is often hot and humid, and it is best to wear cotton clothing. You can also find economical laundry solutions throughout the region.

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Soft, tender, buttery and with a garlic and herb punch these Sweet Potato Herb Parker House Rolls are a must for any dinner table!
I’m not even going to waste a moment of time today, we are getting straight to the point and down to business. These rolls, you need to drop everything you are doing right this instant – get to the kitchen and make them now.
You might think I’m joking but I’m serious, just thinking about these dinner rolls again makes me excited that I get to make them again in a few days for Thanksgiving. Everything that you dream about in dinner rolls is rolled up into these Parker House rolls. They are soft, tender, served hot, already glistening with butter, include a touch of sweetness from the sweet potatoes and a tiny herb punch.
I also get that working with yeast can be intimating and scary, especially when you pair it with added holiday meal prep stress but I promise coming from a non-bread baker these are the easiest rolls ever to tackle.
To help eliminate the daunting task that comes with making fresh bread, I take a few steps to make my life a little bit easier. Especially when the dinner to-do list is a mile long.
First, do as much ahead of time as possible. Yup, that’s right these rolls do come to the table piping hot but they can absolutely be baked one even two days ahead of time. A quick refresh with some melted butter in the oven is all it takes to make it seem like they just finished baking moments before hitting the table.
The next is to minimize prep: Toss a few extra sweet potatoes in the oven when you make your pies or casseroles and save them for the dough. Keep it in the refrigerator when you’re ready to roll (pun only slightly intended).
The biggest helper though comes from Gourmet Garden Herbs and Spices. They are a staple in my kitchen year round when I need a little fresh herb pick-me-up but don’t have any on hand but are especially perfect for these rolls. The garlic, parsley and basil Stir-in Tubes easily get mixed into melted butter that flavors the interior of the dough. No need or worry about chopping herbs or making sure they are at maximum freshness. Plus I love that it stays fresh for up to 3 months, unlike expense herbs from the store that wilt if you look at them funny.
So now what are you waiting for? Run to the store, grab your ingredients and get baking! I’m telling you, once you’ve had these rolls you’ll be cooking up every possible excuse to add them to the dinner menu.
This post is sponsored on behalf of Gourmet Garden. As always all opinions are my own and thanks for supporting brands that I work with.


SUMMIT, NJ - The Summit Train Station-adjacent Broad Street Garage will close for more than three weeks beginning August 1. Repair work will begin at 3 p.m. on that date and continue through August 23.
Overnight parking permit holders may park in the Broad Street east lot -- situated next to the garage -- during the construction. For alternate overnight parking locations and options, community members are instructed to call City of Summit Parking Services at 908-522-5100 or contact email@example.com.
The Broad Street Garage is located at 301 Broad Street.


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At a first glace this seemed to be a very typical, Erdem collection. Floor sweeping gowns made of satin; puffed sleeves; huge bows in the brightest colours; lots and lots of brocades and lace. A wardrobe suited for a palace dame, you might think. But in fact, the idea behind the collection isn’t that regal, or even conservative, as you might easily suppose. For those more concerned, this collection was deeply connected with the contemporary politics of gender self-identification. Erdem Moralioglu and his parter, Philip Joseph, lately bought a house in Bloomsbury, “and there was a plaque around the corner dedicated to two sisters, Stella and Fanny, who in fact were Frederick Park and Ernest Boulton, who lived as women in the 1860s.” As Sarah Mower teaches in her Vogue feature, “Fanny and Stella, retrospectively honored as heroines of queer London in that plaque, were very publicly out and about in Victorian nightlife. In 1870, the notorious ladies were arrested leaving the Strand Theatre and charged with “conspiring and inciting persons to commit an unnatural offense”—although they were later acquitted.” Not only were the Victorian era-inspired garments a clue for this quite very uncommon reference, but as well a gender-fluid model casting that appeared on the runway. The beauty of craftsmanship and dress-making was embraced in this gorgeous line-up, yes, but as well the beauty of something much, much deeper and humane. “Far beyond any perceived thrill of cross-dressing,” the designer wrote in his press notes, “these were individuals with the courage to explore the power of self-expression.” Powerful.
Collage by Edward Kanarecki.
For Simone Rocha, the spring-summer 2019 show marks the first time she explored her Chinese heritage. During the research, the designer looked at the images of royals dating back to the Tang dynasty and was immensely inspired by their way of dressing and opulent fashion they favoured. But don’t think Simone went for anything too straightforward, like an ‘oriental’ themed collection. In an impressively smooth way, Rocha incorporated the Chinese history elements (like floral patterns from ceramics and emperor-esque volumes) into her signature dresses. While shopping in an antique market in Hong Kong, the designer came across the 16th-century paintings of concubines coming from the same dynasty. Elements from those paints show up in prints and portraits used in the dresses and skirts (slightly obscured by romantically lace trimmed, sheer sheaths). Some chic drama was delivered by the quite heavy-looking veils, made from meticulously embroidered tulle. But taking apart the headwear (and those gorgeous feathered flats!), the pieces that Rocha presented this season are more than welcome in the daily life. That’s the designer’s real charm – she creates stunning, fairytale garments that can be worn for any occasion.
Collage by Edward Kanarecki.


The Detroit Free Press' Sunday edition is dedicated to COVID-19 vaccines. Here's why
At the Free Press, truth-telling is at the very heart of what we do. Although we live in a time when many are not willing to accept the truth, we have a duty as a news institution to keep delivering it. And that is our purpose today: to deliver the truth about COVID-19 and vaccines.
The vaccines are safe and effective, and supported by science. They are widely available, free of charge.
And they can help to end the pandemic and bring us closer to what was once normal.
Yet a large percentage of Americans and Michiganders are unvaccinated. To be sure, some have legitimate questions about the safety of vaccines. We answer those this week in a special reporting project. But many others have passed on vaccinations for reasons of ideology or buying into conspiracy theories. We ask you to consider the health of others, to read into what our reporting has found and to think deeply about it.
We lead today's newspaper with a front-page editorial — an expression of opinion — which is a rare move for a news organization whose lifeblood is fact-based reporting. But this is an extraordinary time that calls for an extraordinary statement — one that calls on all of us who are vaccinated to do more to get friends, family, acquaintances, co-workers and others vaccinated.
Editorial: An appeal to vaccinated Free Press readers
This package gives you all the facts about vaccines and stories of how the virus has afflicted unvaccinated Michiganders as well as some who are vaccinated in what are called breakthrough infections. This project also sheds light on what different communities across the state are doing to fight COVID-19 in schools and workplaces, and provides insight into the debates around vaccines and masking.
The Free Press offers digital subscriptions to our readers, which gives access to our best and most insightful journalism. All of this package is available to anyone on freep.com because of the public service it provides. But digital subscriptions are essential to our ability to deliver news to you, especially work of depth like this COVID-19 project. To our subscribers, we thank you. You share our unrelenting passion for Detroit and Michigan and your support means everything. If you're not a subscriber, please consider it. It's a good deal. Go to freep.com/specialoffer.
And, remember, it is easy to get a vaccine. Text your ZIP code to 438829 for a quick response that tells you where you can get the shot nearby.
In this COVID-19 vaccines project
- Tuesday: Your COVID-19 vaccine questions answered
- Wednesday: Schools, misinformation
- Thursday: Detroit, workplaces
- Friday: Inside Beaumont Trenton, breakthrough cases
- Saturday: Leelanau County
- Sunday: The truth about vaccines, Free Press editorial
Peter Bhatia is editor and vice president of the Free Press and Michigan editor for the USA TODAY Network. You can reach him at email@example.com.