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Moral and Ethical Consideration (3)

Posted by Cynic | Posted in Anarchism / Voluntaryism, Cynicism, Philosophy, Uncategorized | Posted on 06-08-2018

Moral and ethical consideration can only be given in degrees of reciprocity.

That is, a rock cannot give any moral consideration to you when it falls on your head, and you cannot give any real moral consideration to that rock.

Similarly, mosquitoes do what mosquitoes do, and if a mosquitoes bites you, it’s only being a mosquito. There is no moral judgement here. It bites you. You swat it and kill it. The mosquito chose a bad target.

The mosquito has no moral consideration for biting you, and your swatting of the mosquito isn’t a moral consideration.

The same applies to hungry animals. We don’t blame a wolf for being a wolf. Neither do we blame anyone for killing a wolf to defend themselves.

These are not moral or ethical considerations except for some very silly people.

Wolves, mosquitoes and other creatures do not view others in terms of any morality or ethics.

Now, take the common spider in your home. If it’s not bothering you, it’s a good thing to have. It eliminates pests such as flies and mosquitoes. It’s a benefit.

However, should that spider overstep its “rightful role” and intrude into the wrong space, we kill it. Without any moral consideration.

That is, when the spider intrudes into our “space” too far, it puts itself in peril.

The same goes for higher order creatures such as mice, rats, racoons, bears, etc.

When bears intrude on your property and threaten your family, you shoot them. This isn’t a question for sane people. This is a question of self preservation.

The purpose here wasn’t to argue an infinite number of cases. The purpose was to argue a general case for moral/ethical considerations and reciprocity. Specifically, in cases where there is no reciprocity, there is no moral consideration.

(There are other cases, however, in the interests of moving along quickly. they are ignored.)

Editing and Charitable Reading

Posted by Cynic | Posted in Anarchism / Voluntaryism, Cynicism, Logic | Posted on 31-12-2014

It seems that fewer and fewer people today are capable of actually reading, and even fewer are capable of a charitable read. The concept of a charitable read is important, but seems to have been lost.

Today I read a simple article that you can find here. In it, I found this:

“And sorry, we can’t yet tell you what’ll [sic] be,” the post reads, in part.

In there “[sic]” indicates that the editor has detected an error. You can read about that here.

From the quotation, there is nothing grammatically wrong about it. Truncating some and expanding some, we can derive this:

We cannot tell you what will be.

There is no error there. In fact, a charitable read would be to possibly infer that the speaker is making an allusion to Doris Day singing “Que Sera, Sera“.

This assumption may not be correct, but it doesn’t change the grammatical correctness of the sentence. If my assumption is correct, the speaker has been rather eloquent, and the editor has been rather ignorant.

Though the sentence does have a certain “flavour”, there is no error.

This indicates to me that editors are sometimes ignorant of English grammar, and unwilling to entertain the idea of English grammar structures that don’t fit into a strict set of prescriptive criteria.

Abstracting this to a bit more of a higher level, I have seen in many cases where readers are unwilling to try to understand the speaker, and instead interpret the speaker in the worst light possible. This is the exact opposite of a charitable read, and is anathema to any kind of productive intellectual discourse.

If you are unwilling to try to understand the person you are speaking with, there is no point in even talking. Simply admit that you are a closed-minded asshole and walk away. That saves everyone a good amount of time.

Poison in Alternative Media: The Real News and Reason TV

Posted by Cynic | Posted in Anarchism / Voluntaryism, Awake, Cynicism, Idiotic Statements, Logic, Philosophy, Rant | Posted on 02-05-2014

The alternative media delivers a far more accurate and better picture about what is going on in the world, but there are times when they have catastrophic failures and present the same talking points that you would expect from the bobble heads on MSNBC. No matter the source, one must always be vigilant to think critically about what is being said and not blindly trust a source simply because they’ve been correct in the past.

I recently saw 2 extreme failures (or perhaps lapses in judgement). One failure led me to abandon a particular source, while another caused me to lose a lot of respect for a journalist who I would otherwise consider near impeccable.

In what can only be considered a bubonic nuclear train wreck, Jaisal Noor of The Real News interviewed Mark Potok of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). The SPLC is a leftist hate organisation that targets pretty much anyone that isn’t a neo-liberal communist. While they may “get it right” about some organisations, they group together people like Judge Andrew Napolitano and Ron Paul with organisations such as Stormfront.

Jaisal’s interview stopped short of being completely obsequious, but was never-the-less simply pandering to the extreme agenda of the SPLC. Listening to Mark Potok spew his venom and hatred either makes you vomit uncontrollably, or laugh hysterically at his lunacy.

This is that interview:

The lies and deceit out of Mark’s mouth start quick and never stop; he doesn’t waste much time before getting to “racist and anti-semitic”.

But do watch for yourself. If you wonder about any of the points Mark makes, you can easily do a tiny bit of digging to discover that he is lying or twisting the situation.

The comments below the video are filled with people unsubscribing from The Real News.

I got into a mini-discussion on Twitter with Jaisal, condemning his choice to give a platform to a hate group.

Of course the land issue became “HE’S A RACIST”:

your nut job rancher hero is a raging racist

Which should come as no surprise. The left invariably resorts to name-calling as it loses the debate due to a lack of logic, reason, and supporting facts/evidence.

But whether or not someone is or isn’t a racist has no bearing on their property rights. Though you wouldn’t know this if you’d ever heard any of the rhetoric from the left. For the left, it seems that natural rights are contingent upon your agreement with them.

Had Jaisal taken the time to actually look into what Cliven Bundy said, he would be hard pressed to accuse him of being racist. You can find Cliven Bundy’s remarks here:

And here with a full transcript of what he said, which you can compare against the convenient snippets found in the left-wing media:

For the full video, which is over an hour long, check here:

One of the problems with the left is that leftist rarely ever give anything a charitable read. Their goal is to root out anything that could possibly be (mis)construed as other than what it is so that they can exploit it for political purposes. No big surprise there.

But, all the evidence is readily available and out in the open for anyone to verify.

I was pretty shocked to hear Nick Gillespie in this video:

Reason.TV and Nick Gillespie are generally pretty darn good. They’re still pretty statist, but minarchism is a good deal closer to sanity than the authoritarianism preached by the left-wing communists and the right-wing fascists. (Is there a difference between them?)

The article for the video is here:

From the video:

“Racist rants by federal land moocher Cliven Bundy…”

Seriously Nick? Really? At that point I figured that I’d stepped into the twilight zone. I lost a lot of respect for Reason and Nick there.

Speaking about Cliven Bundy and Donald Sterling:

They can go fuck themselves.

Apparently Nick got his news about Bundy from Salon and MSNBC.

NOTE: I don’t watch professional sports. I have zero interest in the athletes, coaches, or team owners. I’ve not read anything significant about Donald Sterling or the accusations against him, and have nothing to say on that topic. So, maybe Nick is right about Donald going off and fucking himself. I don’t know.

Nick is way off base in his comments about Cliven Bundy. But aside from Nick accusing Bundy of being racist, perhaps more concerning are his accusation that Bundy is a “moocher” and assertion that the land belongs to the federal government. Nick’s accusation there is eerily reminiscent of what one would expect to hear out of the SPLC, while his assertion is flat-out statist.

The rest of the article is actually quite good. He nails 3 good points with good support and arguments. The “meat” of the article isn’t objectionable – it is his use of racism and Bundy as a “launch pad” for the article that is off-base.

While the first case with The Real News is more akin to a drinking glass full of poison on a generously prepared banquet table, the second case is far more subtle/insidious. Nick slips in a poison pill into what otherwise would have been a wonderful, tall glass of freshly squeezed juice. i.e. Where The Real News had an entire episode full of poison, Reason.TV merely poisoned a portion of the episode.

I won’t be watching any of The Real News anymore. The magnitude of the lack of judgement in giving the SPLC a platform is simply far too much to continue to attribute any credibility to them. i.e. There is no point in watching complete garbage and trying to make sense of it.

On the other hand, I’ll still continue to watch Reason.TV and read Reason. However, I will certainly be much more suspicious about what they report from now on.

Everyone has a lapse of judgement or makes an error every now and then. Expecting otherwise would be foolish.

I suppose the take-away lesson from the above is that even from sources that you would normally trust, it is still best to listen and read with a critical mind and not simply accept what is being presented to you. (This blog post included.)

At the end of the day, we are all responsible for our own beliefs and actions. Very often we are deceived into believing horrible things. But it is not the “being deceived” that is the fault – it is the refusal to see through a deception that is a fault. This requires that we question our beliefs with the same or greater vigilance that we would apply to the messages we receive through others and the media, be that mainstream media or the alternative media.

Killing Cops is OK. Sometimes.

Posted by Cynic | Posted in Anarchism / Voluntaryism, Awake, Cynicism, Philosophy, Police, Police State, Politics, States | Posted on 08-09-2013

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V is for VoluntaryThe topic of violence really sets a lot of people off. Those that love it, get upset when you point out that they participate and endorse it. Those that abhor violence, get testy when the topic of defense comes up.

The first of those is easily seen in any discussion of tax with a statist. Lots of those out there, and not hard to find.

The other case, where people advocate violence for defense (outside of the state), isn’t so common. But there are 2 good examples out there.

The first, and best known, is Larken Rose’s “When should you shoot a cop?” (Video at CopBlock)

He raises some good questions.

A more recent phrasing of the question is by Chris Cantwell in his article, “Concord Police, Go and Get Your Bearcat“.

Chris says the obvious when it comes to defending yourself:

So what to do? It’s a terribly unpopular thing to say, but the answer, at some point, is to kill government agents. The government agents know that, and that’s why they want a tank.

There really isn’t anything very controversial about what they’ve said, i.e. If the state initiates violence (aggresses) against you, you are well within your rights to defend yourself or resist that violence with violence.

If someone is trying to kill you, or attacking you and could kill you, you’re a complete moron if you refuse to use lethal force to save your own life (or that of another person).

Rudolph Rummel is a political scientist that has done a great deal of research on democide (governments murdering people).

He estimates that in the 20th century alone, about 262,000,000 people were murdered by various states/governments.

Those 262,000,000 people stand as a testament to the moral validity and moral imperative of defending yourself and/or other people with violence, and with deadly violence if necessary.

To put that somewhat into perspective, the Nazi murder of Jews represents about 2% of the total number of civilians murdered by government. About 50x more people were murdered that people never talk about.

Ignoring the topic of using violence against the state because violence is detestable, is simply irresponsible. Those that say, “it can’t happen here,” are most likely the ones that most need to discuss the topic. Larken Rose goes over the topic in detail in his video, “It Can’t Happen Here“.

The debate on the topic needs to happen. People need to think about defensive violence against the police and the state.

Nobody is saying, “Run out and kill the first cop you see.” Nobody is saying, “Kill every cop you can.” Nobody want to run around killing people. Well, that’s not really true – it appears that our governments love killing people and really get off on it, but let’s assume we’re talking about sane people – you know – voluntarists and anarchists. 😉

Dear Mr. Paul Krugman, About Bitcoin…

Posted by Cynic | Posted in Awake, Banking, Cynicism, Money, Politics, Rant | Posted on 15-04-2013

Dear Mr. Paul Krugman,

I read your recent piece about Adam Smith and bitcoin.

Once again, it seems all roads in economics come down to the roads.

Perhaps, Mr. Krugman, you can explain how without roads, goods and services can be delivered to people efficiently?

It appears that you agree with Adam Smith, and that you two might agree with some other similar arguments. For example, when it comes to corn, as Smith uses, we might take it that wealthy land owners with large estates aren’t putting their land to the best use. For that matter, how much space does anyone need? Perhaps it would be better to bulldoze all the estates, and the suburbs? By moving people into small cubicles, we can free up land for more productive uses, like GMO corn from Monsanto. Because as we all know, if it isn’t patentable, it’s not worth anything. Why not maximize profits for all we can?

Silver and gold as currency? Surely jewelry has no value. Keeping silver & gold as a currency can’t serve any purpose, can it? Neither is silver used in any industrial applications? It must not play any part in electronics, because Adam Smith told us that silver isn’t valuable, and since he’s dead, he must be right.

No, Mr. Krugman. You are just another symptom of the problem. You perpetuate outright lies. Well, if you believe them, then they’re not lies, but I’d bet that you’re not a complete and total moron.

Silver and gold have many real world applications. Please try to educate yourself and find out about the industrial applications of silver and the worldwide silver production capacity.

When it comes to Bitcoin, Mr. Krugman, perhaps you would do well to understand what cryptography is, what its applications are, and try to understand how cryptographic analysis of numbers and verifications of transactions creates a currency that is based in mathematics (cryptography) that cannot be debased like how the USD and the JPY are being raped by central banks at the moment.

You make a fool of yourself when you open your mouth with such utterly incompetent and ignorant drivel. Or rather, you appear to be a fool to people who understand the issues. Would I be wrong to guess that doesn’t include the readership of the New York Times? Because otherwise, I’d bet that you’d have kept your mouth shut.

Santa Claus exists, and so does the Easter Bunny!

Posted by Cynic | Posted in Awake, Cynicism, English, Language, Philosophy, Religion | Posted on 31-12-2012

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Most people don’t enjoy lying, and even with good intentions, lying to children still doesn’t seem quite right. So how can you tell a kid that Santa does exist and remain truthful? It’s surprisingly easier than one might expect, and certainly makes more sense than to deny his existence.

First, it helps to understand the different ways in which we understand ‘existence’.

The first and most obvious is physical existence. The chair you are sitting on either has a physical existence or it does not, in which case you wouldn’t be sitting on it. This is in some ways rather uninteresting, unless you like arguing simply for the sake of arguing, in which case it provides a never ending source of argumentation bliss.

A second, and perhaps more interesting way that we understand existence is in terms of non-physical existence, such as when you have an idea, or your teddy bear has a cute name. You can quickly examine how people talk about these things in these simple examples:

I have an idea.

The implicit assumptions are that there is an idea that exists, and that you possess the idea.

My teddy bear’s name is Kant.

Again, the teddy bear possesses something, a name. But in order for the teddy bear to possess that, it must necessarily exist.

Now, it is pretty much trivial to change the name of your teddy bear from Kant to Immanuel. Naming is a specific case of something called an “expletive performative”, that is, the act of doing so makes it so. When you name your teddy bear, poof! It’s name is what you just gave it. Your naming made it so.

The idea of non-physical existence isn’t a radical notion, and has many examples that are firmly entrenched in society and law. The entire concept of intellectual property (IP) relies on this. Copyright and patent law assume “intangible assets”.

For example, Disney “owns” Mickey Mouse. But for Disney to have ownership, Mickey Mouse must have some kind of existence, i.e. non-physical or intangible existence.

So it should be relatively obvious that we do have another sense of the word “exist” for non-physical things.

Then how does this relate to Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy? Pretty simple. They all exist. Just not as physical entities. Sure, there are physical manifestations of them. You can see a physical manifestation of Santa at the mall around Christmas time, or on a TV Christmas special, or perhaps in a Santa Claus cookie. Are they still Santa? Certainly. As manifestations of the idea of Santa.

Substitute in there Mickey Mouse or some other “fictional” character and you can get the same result.

So, yes, there is a Santa Claus. And yes, Santa Claus does exist. When you’re a very small child, your initial reaction is to assume that Santa is a physical entity, which is natural enough. Later, we often drift into disbelief. However, as thinking adults, we can grasp how Santa does exist, and how we can use the idea of Santa to make this world a better place.

For those that are wondering, yes, I believe in the existence of leprechauns, pots of gold at the end of the rainbow, unicorns, fire-breathing dragons, talking dogs, and yes… there most certainly is a God.

The question really isn’t about whether these exist or not – the question is about what you do with their existence. Do you help make the world a better place with them? Or do you retreat into some flavour of cynicism and piss on everyone else’s parade?

Frank’s Dogs

Posted by Cynic | Posted in Awake, Cynicism, Logic, Philosophy, Politics, Software | Posted on 29-09-2012

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          Illustration by April Russo

Graham had heard all about “Frank’s Dogs” from a bunch of friends that were raving about them. Kim had raved to Graham, “The best hotdog you’ll ever taste!” And that was probably the worst thing Graham had heard.

But the county fair didn’t come around more than once a year, and this time, Graham was determined to get one. And maybe a cool beer or 12 to go with it.

He set off for the county fair, paid the admission fee, and started wandering about the fair grounds looking for “Frank’s Dogs”. Rides, games, food booths, crafts booths, farmers’ produce booths, preserved goods… All manner of fun was there to be had.

Passing “Ryan’s Relish” and then “Marvin’s Mustard”, Graham spied “Frank’s Dogs” and made a beeline for it. The line was a bit longer than he really wanted to bother with, but, “What the hell,” he thought, “I’ll at least be able to say I tried one.”

Graham waited and waited. The looks of sheer joy on people’s faces as they left with their hotdogs only made him hungrier.

By the time he got to the booth, he was pretty hungry. “One hotdog, please,” Graham asked of the young woman behind the counter. “Here you go. That’ll be $15.” Graham’s jaw fell slack. “What the…” he stopped himself before screaming out several profanities, then figured that he’d waited so long that he might as well just pay the exorbitant price. “Here you go,” said Graham, handing the woman a $10 and $5 bill. Glancing up, he saw the menu consisted of only 1 thing: Hotdog $15.

Stepping aside for the next person in line to get to the counter, Graham looked for condiments, but found nothing at the booth. There was an odd pay machine though, and it looked like it accepted coins. Examining it closer, Graham saw the sign, “Napkins $4”. A glazed look overtook his face with his jaw still slack. “Damned if I’ll pay $4 for a napkin,” he said out loud. A few people turned and gave him scornful looks. Amongst the murmurings of the crowded line, Graham thought he could make out something like, “Pfft, cheapo!” and “If you can’t afford Frank’s dogs, don’t buy them.”

Walking back the way he’d come in with his hotdog from Frank in hand, Graham thought to himself that there was no way he was going to spend $15 on a stupid hotdog and not have some decent mustard on it at least. Some sauerkraut or onions would be nice, but mustard was a must!

Stepping up to the counter at “Marvin’s Mustard” he saw a plethora of mustards. Hot. Spicy. With horseradish. Creamy. All manner were available. Graham sampled a few, then settled on “Marvinelously Mild” and asked for a medium sized jar that would still fit in his pocket, even after a few pints of beer that he fully intended on having. After all, having spent $15 on a hotdog, what was another $6 for a nice sized jar of gourmet mustard?

The clerk at the counter handed him the jar, took his money, and seeing that he had a hotdog, offered him a flat, wooden popsicle stick to spoon out some. “We don’t have any plastic knives. I hope this is ok,” the clerk remarked. “Works for me,” replied Graham, “And where can I find a beer tent around here?” The clerk began to give Graham directions as Graham popped open the lid of the mustard, scooped out a generous portion, and slathered it on his hotdog. Putting the mustard jar in his jacket pocket and thanking the clerk, Graham turned around to go grab what would probably be more than a few beer.

Graham took a step towards the beer tent, and looked down at his hotdog, satisfied that he had finally gotten his “Frank’s Dog” after years of hearing people blather on about them.

No sooner had he tried to raise his delicious, but expensive, treat to his mouth, than someone grabbed his wrist, yanked it forward, and wiped the mustard off Graham’s hotdog.

“I’m sorry sir. But that’s not a regular hotdog. You’re not permitted to accessorize it with condiments that aren’t pre-approved by Frank.” Incredulously, Graham slowly looked up at a young man wearing a “Frank’s Dogs” shirt.

Graham protested, “But it’s my hotdog. And let go of my wrist!”

The man let go of his wrist and continued, “I see that you have some of Marvin’s Mustard there. Please note that you are in violation of the Frank’s Dog’s eatery agreement, and you must now eat your hotdog in front of me as you’ve already been found in violation. Any further attempt to put unauthorized condiments on this Frank’s Dog will force me to call the police.”

“Huh?” Graham couldn’t believe his ears.

The man in the Frank’s Dogs shirt continued, “Listen, just eat your Frank’s Dog. I don’t want to have to call the police, but I will if I have to.”

“The POLICE?!?”

“Yes. The police.”

“What for? I should call them on you!” Graham stood stunned in disbelief.

“Sir, you cannot simply use any condiment that you want on a Frank’s Dog. There are rules and policies that you must follow.”

“Policies?!?” Graham was simply paralyzed by what he heard, and hadn’t even noticed that once the man had scraped the mustard off from his hotdog, had also let go of his hand.

“Yes sir. You see, you don’t actually own that Frank’s Dog. It belongs to the Frank Company. You merely are paying for the limited right to eat it as it is delivered to you. No more. No less.” The man motioned with his hand for Graham to eat his hotdog.

“Wait a second… I paid $15 for this f***ing hotdog, and I’ll g*****n well eat it as I f***ing see fit!”

The man sighed, as though he’d heard that before. “Hey, I’m just doing my job here. This isn’t my fault. I need food on the table just as much as you do, and, well, this is doing it. I can only tell you what I’m allowed to tell you, and I will have to call the police, and they will put you in jail. Please just eat your Frank’s Dog.”

Graham heard the desperation in the man’s voice and eyes. He wasn’t kidding. “How the heck do I go to jail for putting mustard on this?”

The man sighed and responded, “The product is the exclusive intellectual property of Frank’s Dogs and subject to the terms and conditions of use. Any violation of the terms and conditions of use will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”

Graham’s eyes had now focused across the way at “Frank’s Dogs” where he saw another sign that was much larger than the menu, and began to wander towards it. The man followed along-side him. Stepping up to the edge of the counter on the left side of the line, he read the heading, “Terms and Conditions”. The text below was in a much smaller font, and barely readable. Graham grabbed the counter and leaned over it to see that the wide sign extended down to the grass on the ground.

Spinning around to face the man, Graham exclaimed, “You mean that this isn’t my hotdog?”

Sighing again, the man responded, “No. It does not belong to you. You have the right to eat it as explained by the ‘Terms and Conditions’ listed behind you. And amongst those terms and conditions are restrictions on the condiments that you can garnish your Frank’s Dog with.”

“It’s a hotdog!” Graham exclaimed. “Who cares?”

“Sir, it’s a Frank’s Dog, and special conditions apply. Please just eat your Frank’s Dog so that I’m not forced to call the police. The recipe and method of cooking are the proprietary property of Frank’s Dogs, and your purchase of a license to eat a Frank’s Dog is implicit acceptance of the Terms and Conditions.”

Graham looked blankly at him and asked, “So, I suppose you’ll be adding drinks with special terms and conditions as well?”

“Actually, we already have, it’s just that today we ran out of the kool-aid.”

I hope you liked the story, and more so, I hope it helped to cast some light on some current issues with intellectual property (copyright, trademark, patent, licensing, etc.). There are attacks on your freedom right now, and they are not significantly different than those in the story above. If you think that the above story is outlandish or an exaggeration, well, I really am sorry, but it isn’t. These laws already exist. Please stand up for your rights. Stand up for freedom.

The following is a short list of some excellent web sites where you can find out more about the issues:

Thank you,

SOPA & PIPA are Anti-Free Speech

Posted by Cynic | Posted in Cynicism, Internet, Logic, Philosophy, Politics, Rant, Uncategorized | Posted on 20-01-2012

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Free Speech Crosshairs - SOPA - PIPALet’s get things straight. SOPA and PIPA are NOT about piracy. They are against suppressing free speech. They are tools for a totalitarian/authoritarian government to silence opposition. They are anything but what the mainstream is trying to push them as.

There are plenty of laws already in effect that target copyright infringement. So they are obviously not creating laws that are already in effect. Why would you have 2 laws that say the same thing?

No. SOPA and PIPA are new. They introduce extremely vague language that would effectively allow the government to snipe sites that express dissent.

This isn’t rocket science. These people aren’t totally incompetent. They are smart enough to come up with trojan horse legislation like this and they shouldn’t be underestimated.

Don’t oppose SOPA and PIPA just because you think that they will protect you from piracy. Oppose them because they will be used to silence dissent. Oppose them because they are the tools of dictators and fascists. Oppose them because you believe in freedom. Oppose them because you believe in free thought and freedom of expression. Oppose them because you have a conscience.

I make my living off of intellectual property like copyright. These bills are not there to protect me. These bills are there to silence me and people like me that don’t tow the party line.

Also, please make certain to vote against anyone running for office that has ever supported these bills. SOPA and PIPA are merely symptoms of the disease. The real disease are the people that introduced the bill, the people that supported the bill, and the system that allowed all of this to happen. Vote for people that are willing to stand up for principles and do what is right. Vote for people that have a conscience. Vote for people that believe in freedom. Vote for people that will fight for freedom.

Posted by Cynic | Posted in Cynicism, Internet, Money, Philosophy, Politics | Posted on 20-01-2012

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Then do itHopefully you’ve been following the SOPA/PIPA debate… In a recent BBC article Richard Mollet, Chief Executive of the Publishers Association, talked about how little value Wikipedia was and how noticeable and dramatic it would be if “rights holders” had a black-out. From the article:

Echoing the statements of rights holders in the US, Richard Mollet, chairman of the Publishers Association, criticised the blacked-out websites for not engaging “constructively” in the piracy debate…

He argued that while Wikipedia was a valued resource, it would be more noticeable to the world if rights holders were to switch off their content for a day.

“Think what you would lose.

“If you walked around the streets of America or Britain with no creative content available to you, because rights holders had decided to shut up shop, you would be deprived of the BBC, cinemas, radio, bookstores and so on.

“What’s at stake when rogue internet sites are available to people and revenues are deprived is a great deal more than the excellent but nevertheless more limited Wikipedia.”

Well then, DO IT!

See how people react. There are many alternative media sources out there. Their shoes would be filled before the day was done.

Please click the graphic above – download it – share it. Let’s see if these guys have the balls to follow through.

Infinite Disappointment in Bill Gates

Posted by Cynic | Posted in Cynicism, Money, Philosophy, Windows | Posted on 08-01-2012

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Bio-warfare I used to think that Bill Gates was a philanthropist and humanitarian. He’s anything but that. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation just bought 500,000 shares in Monsanto.

Here’s a mainstream media link:

And something probably a bit more reliable and honest:

Monsanto is an utterly evil corporation that creates bio-weapons, patents them, then passes them off as food. Their bio-weapons are toxic to animals, toxic to humans, and toxic to the environment. Do a few searches to find out just how evil they are.

I will be working to extricate myself from the Microsoft world as soon as possible and in every way that I possibly can.


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10 Simple Tips on Speaking English Fluently and Confidently - D English Link (DEL) Puchong, Malaysia

10 Simple Tips on Speaking English Fluently and Confidently

Malaysia is a multi-language nation and we are taught at least Malay and English since primary school. Some of us speak more than 2 languages besides our mother tongue. However, how many can actually speak fluent English and confidently? According to research, learning a second language now can help slow brain ageing. Speaking English fluently is important as not only it is the international language, most of us will have to converse in English nowadays with others especially in the business world.

For some, mastering the English language as a second language can be quite frustrating. Fear not! Learning to speak English confidently can actually be easy, AND FUN!! Here, we present you the 10 Simple Tips on speaking English fluently.

1. Think in English

Thinking English is one of the tips on Speaking English Fluently and Confidently - D English Link (DEL) Puchong, Malaysia

As tempting as it sounds, thinking in your own language then translate it won’t do good if you’re aiming to speak English fluently. We know many native speakers besides English tend to construct a sentence in their mother language and converse it in English. The outcome is the awkwardness of the sentence structure. Even in writing, many Chinese or Malays will use sentence structure they learned in Mandarin or Bahasa Melayu. This will only make the whole English sentence sounds far off.

Try to think in English anywhere, anytime. One of the tips for thinking in English is to describe your surroundings when you are taking Grab and looking out the window. You can even come up with your own fun ways to think in English. Once you are used to thinking in English, it’ll be 10x easier for you to speak English fluently.

2. Talk to yourself in English

Every one of us talks to ourselves every day without realising. Do this often, but of course not in the public, you’ll earn stares. You can read aloud from your favourite books or speak out loud with your own thoughts in English on topics you’re interested in. If you want to go the extreme, you can even practice communicating in English in front of the mirror with a recording device. By doing so, you can review your tone, pronunciations and even accent. Listening back to how you sound helps you to be aware of your strengths and weaknesses in speaking English fluently.

3. Practice with a friend or partner

Practice with a friend is one of the tips on Speaking English Fluently and Confidently - D English Link (DEL) Puchong, Malaysia

As the title suggested, get a fluent English-speaking friend to practice on, or better yet, a native speaker. The more you communicate in English, the better your speaking skills will be. Many online sites offer the opportunity to voice chat with another user, make use of that. If you prefer a real-life English oral practice, you are always free to find an experience English classes near you

4. Read more English books and newspaper

Reading English books not only can broaden your perspective on the world, you are able to open your mind to new English vocabulary. Start reading by picking something you’re interested in, either fan-fiction or even a game book.

You can always just stick to the all-so-reliable newspaper. Not only will it improve your English, it’ll update you on the current issue which will be very handy when communicating with clients in your work field and show professionalism.

5. Watch English television shows and movies

Watching television shows or movies is one of the tips on Speaking English Fluently and Confidently - D English Link (DEL) Puchong, Malaysia

One of the fun ways to learn English is to watch television shows or YouTube videos! Doesn’t it sound great? According to Netflix, Malaysia is one of the top countries that binge-watch these shows in 2017. Watching your favourite show in English is another way to improve your English fluency. You should choose those with English subtitles so that you can check up new English phrases at the same time.

It is recommended to mix up your choice of shows, from horror, romance, comedy or action genre. Besides the entertainment shows, you can also watch the news report, online tutorials or even TedTalk. This will help you to understand a more “formal” style of English while balancing out your learnings with an “informal” style of English.

6. Write in English daily

Writing is a great way to practice new English vocabulary and getting grammar right in your head. Write something new you learned that day and create sentences to familiarise yourself with the new words. It does not have to be something long like an essay. You can write it as short as a short reminder-to-self or even a diary. Not only will you be able to learn new English words and put in into daily conversation, you get to keep a record of your daily life.

7. Learn English songs

Learn English songs is one of the tips on Speaking English Fluently and Confidently - D English Link (DEL) Puchong, Malaysia

Do you still remember the global fame song “Despacito”? Ever since the releasing of “Despacito” sung by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber, the tendency of people learning Spanish has increased profoundly. People tend to learn things faster if it involves something they like and in melody.

Most Malaysians have the habit to sing in the shower (Yes, we are all guilty of doing so). Start singing along to your favourite English song and get ready to improve your English fluency. You will get familiar with English language’s rhythm, tone and beat by doing so.

8. Learn English idioms and phrases

We all know what “You can’t judge a book by its cover” means. Communicate with English idioms not only makes you sound smarter, it is also one of the fun ways to learn English. Try looking into common idioms that you can practice in daily conversation because if you dont know them, it’s almost impossible to understand them. Once mastering the English idioms, you can start to communicate using them in English because idioms explain a situation without being lengthy.

Learning phrases also makes life easier. For example, normally you would say “how do you feel today?”, but with phrases, it’s shortened to just “what’s up?”. Therefore, do not neglect learning phrases too!

9. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes

Don't be afraid to make mistakes is one of the tips on Speaking English Fluently and Confidently - D English Link (DEL) Puchong, Malaysia

You learn the most by making mistakes, so it’s good to have a fluent English-speaking friend around to point out your mistakes. Take note of the grammar mistakes, especially when conversing with strangers or clients. Many Malaysians are embarrassed to speak English as they think they will make countless mistakes. However, making mistakes only means making progress. So do not be afraid to converse in English as practice makes perfect, it will only make you speak more fluently and confidently.

10. Motivation and Consistency

Motivation is a very important key to gaining English-speaking fluency, as well as consistency. You need to have the passion to feel the drive, without passion and motivation, learning English can be gruelling. Always remember what is the motive behind that thrives you to start speaking English and mastering it.

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Speaking English fluently, as a second language speaker, doesn’t have to be so difficult. With our 10 simple tips, you are able to speak English fluently and confidently in no time. By following these tips, keeping your passion alive and being open to corrections, you can learn the English language and even grow to become very proficient in it.

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What? All the pasta dishes at PocoLoco are $12 or less?

We are talking about restaurant quality Italian dishes, with the chef having prior experience at several higher-end Italian establishments.

For those searching for affordable, enjoyable Italian fare, you can find it right at PocoLoco, with locations at the heartlands of Jurong Snow City Level 2, and Ang Mo Kio Blk 408 Avenue 10. Truly a hidden find. Snow City?

(A NEW PocoLoco Pizzeria is in the works, so look out here for updates.)

When I asked the co-owner how they managed to serve prices that value-for-money, it was a combination of location (lower rentals compared to the city area and malls), finding suppliers on long working relationship, fine-tuning of kitchen processes, and fuss-free service.

Therefore, instead of dishes being served course by course, food items may be served “more casually”. Well, suitable for sharing then.

I glanced through the menu. You can have a Lasagne for $8, Aglio Olio for $9, Vongole for $10, Squid Ink Pasta for $12, Beef Carpaccio for $12, and even a Beef Tenderloin at $20 with truffle cream sauce, which are all considered wallet-friendly.

In addition, portions are hardly considered small, and reasonably quality ingredients are used.

Accordingly, many ingredients are imported from Italy itself, and components such as sauces, stock bases and dressings are cooked from scratch. I can attest to that. The cheese used, for example, are not pre-packed flakes but shaved back in the kitchen.

This was also my first time venturing to Jurong Snow City. While getting there might require some effort (could be a 10 – 15 minutes walk with sweat from Jurong East MRT Station), the ambience of PocoLoco Microbrewery was welcoming.

It looked suitable for big groups of friends and family to have a chillaxing day’s out, or dinner with food and wine in an informal environment.

The outlet at Jurong is also a Microbrewy, so you can have unique home-brewed beers ($7 – $8 per glass) to go along with your fare.

Here are some of the 10 signature food items I tried at PocoLoco Jurong:

Granchio – Crabmeat In Pink Sauce ($12)
My favourite pasta of the lot. The Crabmeat Pasta came al dente, with generous portion of sweet crab meat swimming within, all tossed in a creamy sauce added with tomatoes.

PocoLoco managed to strike a balance for the sauce, otherwise it could have been too rich and heavy, or diluted.

Close your eyes, and you could imagine having this at another restaurant, easily double the price.

Manzo – Pasta With Beef In Truffle Cream Sauce ($12)
Another popular value-for-money dish, cooked using long-flat soft ribbons of Tagliatelle.

The beef slices here were sautéed in white wine and flavoured with parsley and truffle essence. My feedback was, the bite of the meat could have been tenderer, then it would be perfect for its price.

Zafferano – Seafood Pasta With Saffron Sauce ($12)
This was the co-owner’s favourite. He commented that you won’t find Saffron Sauced Pastas in more mass market restaurants.

Having worked in several Italian restaurants before, he insisted on including this in the menu as he wanted customers in the heartlands to experience “more authentic Italian flavours”.

The addition of saffron gave this pasta a characteristic flavour and brighter yellow colour – which could get some getting used to some.

Fegato d’oca – Risotto With Foie Gras ($15)
Medium-grained Carnaroli rice was used. The risotto was cooked by boiling the grains with home-made broth in a low flame – such that it would become slightly creamy with the right bite.

If you love creamy, cheesy food, this is for you.

Funghi – Sautéed Mushroom ($6)
Simple things done well. Just Portobello mushrooms cooked in garlic, olive oil, parsley, and then sautéed in white wine. But so inexpensive, so good.

Capesante – Baked Scallops With Capsicum Puree & Flavoured Butter ($12)
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Baked scallops accompanied with capsicum puree and flavoured butter, as capsicum creates a pleasant contrast between its spicy savour and the plump sweetness of the scallops.

According to the Chef, only sashimi grade Hokkaido scallops are used because they are sweet, succulent, yet firm to the bite.

Gamberi – Sautéed Prawn With Butter, Garlic And Lemon ($7)
I liked that the sautéed prawns had a touch of lemon juice, as the slight tanginess added this lift to the taste.

Pollo Alla Millanese – Breaded Chicken With Arrabiata Sauce ($15)
The mains here include Chicken Tender with Masala Wine ($15), Beef Tenderloin with Rucola Salad ($20), Beef Tenderloin with Gorgonzola or Truffle Cream Sauce ($20).

There will be seasonal special and fresh catch of the day written on the blackboard at the side, so you can look out for those if you are a regular here looking for something new.

Tiramisu ($6)
This was seriously not bad, surprisingly. The signature Italian dessert was served in a cup, garnished with thin layer of cacao powder, with soft and smooth texture.

The trace of the Italian sweet liqueur was distinct, yet not overpowering, making this a satisfying way the meal.

Lava Cake With Vanilla Ice Cream ($10)
If you are one of those who likes to video (or ‘boomerang’ your lava cakes), get your cameras very ready. The FLOW came fast and furious for this home-made lava cake, which had a thinner than usual ‘skin’, and lava-gush like a river.

There are both chocolate and a seasonal special Matcha option. The choice was obvious for me.

If you love some drinks with friends, all the beer here are brewed in-house with exclusive flavours. Look out for the particular green Verde ($7), a light-bodied lager brewed with seaweed barley malt.

Did I add that if you choose to sit outdoors, you would be presented with a view of vast greenery? As though that you are having a Italian meal picnic in the midst of it all.

PocoLoco Microbrewery – Jurong
Snow City Level 2, 21 Jurong Town Hall Road Singapore 609433

(Alight at Jurong East Station on the East West Line and walk 10-15 min or transfer to Bus No. 335 or 66.)
Tel: +65 8438 3833
Opening Hours: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm Daily
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PocoLoco – Ang Mo Kio
408 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 #01-779 Singapore 560408
Opening Hours: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Tel: +65 8436 3363
Reservation Online – PocoLoco Ang Mo Kio

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  4. I have to say this is the worst food I ever had. After seeing this recommendation page, I went and ordered the crabmeat pasta and the filet mignon steak with added fois gras. Not only were the portions extremely small, the taste was bland, the tenderloin was tough and overcooked, the fois gras was just a thin sliver smaller than your thumb, and the pasta had no crabmeat in it. The price was extremely high $16 for the pasta, $30+ for the steak. I would have gotten a better lunch at macdonalds. This is the worst experience I ever had.

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There are chicken wings, and there are ‘Thai’ chicken wings – chicken wings that are halved, marinated in fish sauce and deep fried. And I swear by Greyhound Famous Fried Chicken Wings, that this is a must-visit every vacation to Bangkok, especially if you are heading over this Songkran. Greyhound is a Fashion-meets-Food café. First established in Thailand in the 80s as a casual men’s wear outlet, they have expanded to food business in 1997. Quoted by the Fortune Magazine as “the Hottest Seats in Bangkok”, Greyhound Café is the first fashion café in Bangkok offering the......

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evaluated the CoolSculpting prior to and right after pics of individuals who underwent only one CoolSculpting treatment method virtually a decade earlier.

Your overall health - Besides your physical appearance - is essentially reliant on a very well-balanced food plan and normal exercising. CoolSculpting should not take the position of either of such, but somewhat work as an assist that can help you attain your aims.

4 Several years ago I had liposuction on my thighs... Study A lot more 4 photographs 31 responses ten customers discovered this practical I'd to test It! bronson48 Made 15 days in the past It has been definitely irritating to invest several hours exercising and ingesting the ideal food plan daily, only to learn that layer of Excess fat that doesn’t appear to burn off, no matter what I attempt. That essential bulky belt space never goes absent and heading under the knife wasn't an selection for me. When I read that C... Study Much more 1 Photograph two customers located this beneficial No matching final results Exhibit far more assessments

Chances are you'll begin to see changes as promptly as 4 weeks just after your remedy, and will expertise probably the most dramatic final results following two months, but Your whole body will flush out Unwanted fat cells and proceeds doing this for as many as four to 6 months following treatment method.

Several see effects soon after just one therapy, but others may need a couple of to reach their unique ambitions. A trained member of our team will operate with you to customize an suitable program all through your initial consultation, in which treatment spots and the number of sessions is going to be decided. Q: Exactly what are the hazards on the treatment?

Lots of people, following looking at the outcome from their CoolSculpting treatment, acquire a lot better care of them selves. Even so, if you do get bodyweight, you could get it evenly all over Your whole body, not only within the addressed places.

, manufactured visual assessments of quantity alterations in human body Unwanted fat of Cryolipolysis individuals utilizing CoolSculpting before and just after pics. They concluded that Cryolipolysis with CoolSculpting “is a safe, well-tolerated, and helpful noninvasive Unwanted anchor fat removal methodology that on normal brings about 39.six cc of fat lack of the treated flank at 2 months after one therapy cycle.”*

They concluded that Awesome Sculpting delivers prolonged-expression, “strong success Regardless of all-natural fluctuations in entire body bodyweight.”* Amazing Sculpting doesn't, having said that, negate the necessity for a wholesome everyday living type. Eating plan and exercise is usually recommended to optimize your effects and keep your slimmed seem.

When questioned about her hopes once the treatment, Allerton stated she wished her abdomen to "be slightly 4 pack this calendar year and not merely a two pack."

Whilst the Unwanted fat cells which might be dealt with drain from the human body, there remain other encompassing Excess fat her latest blog cells which can develop, so a affected individual has to take care of a wholesome diet plan and exercising.

Other Health professionals CBS Information spoke to that had no fiscal romance Along with the products stated there was continue to no magic capsule for weight-loss, but they all agreed that for the correct affected individual CoolSculpting operates.

A Great Sculpting remedy from SKINNEY Medspa normally will take about an hour and can certainly be done throughout your lunch crack.*¹

This is among the exceptional times in which the academics CBS News spoke to all agreed that the course of action works if It is really applied on the appropriate clients, reviews CBS Information' Vinita Nair.

*Outcomes regarding therapies talked over on this page are certainly not certain, and final results may perhaps differ from particular person to individual.

Even so, It is an invasive course of action and may require a 7 days or two of Restoration. CoolSculpting doesn't involve medical procedures and for that reason has no downtime.

4 parts on my abdomen had been treated While using the more recent/ larger sized applicators. The pain during treatment method wasn’t as terrible ... Read through Far more 7 photographs

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It appears highly-priced. I notice that no one has responded with any details concerning fees. I’m looking to have a truth Check out below – I don’t need a reaction from any Medical practitioners -They are really all seeking to market this at the most $$ they're able to get.

In unilateral breast enlargement scenarios or in scenarios with suspicious, modern deformities or hardening, a breast biopsy could possibly be essential prior to continuing With all the CoolSculpting.

Hi i wanted to check with does this coolsculpting Focus on individuals who experienced c section would so like for this to operate on me but when it only functions on individuals that don’t have Youngsters then surgery it's. . be sure to let me no ty..

CüR Laser and Pores and skin is led by a health care health practitioner, Dr. Kumar Shivdasani. Coolsculpting isn’t a medical process, so our technicians aren’t medical Physicians. At CüR Laser and Skin, we’re among the busiest Coolsculpting clinics inside the Greater Vancouver place so rest assured your technician will be quite skilled and knowledgeable. Along with the technician may well quite nicely be me! -Chloe

Except as expressly necessary by legislation, Allergan disclaims any intent or obligation to update these ahead-seeking statements.

Subcutaneous Extra fat lies under the skin and functions as padding and being an Vitality reserve. CoolSculpting will only Focus on the subcutaneous Extra fat

This is certainly variable based upon numerous elements, which include how much extra fat is next to the belly, and what A part of the belly is most impacted – whether or not it’s higher or reduced – or the two.

We don’t advocate Coolsculpting® for persons whose BMI is bigger than thirty simply because there'll be an excessive amount of Unwanted fat from the goal click resources region to notice a variance following treatment method. You may be a prospect for Liposuction rather. The Coolsculpting® process will not likely reduce your pounds or handle weight problems. Compute your BMI:

Asking about the cost is legitimate. Why is there such a dilemma in publicizing what processes Expense? Is the concept “if It's important to request You'll be able to’t afford it” applicable below?

About CoolSculpting for guys CoolSculpting® is The good, most innovative, non-surgical way to shed those annoying bumps and bulges of stubborn Fats.

The professional medical consensus and scientific research concur: at the time fat cells are frozen and excreted from your body adhering to a CoolSculpting cure, All those Body fat cells are gone for good.ⁱ

CoolSculpting cuts down stubborn Unwanted fat bulges and sculpts appealing contours employing a Harmless and productive system often known as Cryolipolysis (Cryo = freeze + lipo = Body fat moved here + lysis = cell Dying.) This scientifically verified procedure ⁱ capitalizes on a discovery produced by Harvard Experts that chilly temperatures can freeze Body fat cells with no harming the pores and skin and encompassing tissue.

You could begin to see variations as promptly as three months just after your therapy, and may working experience the most extraordinary success right after 1 to a few months. Your system remains flushing Unwanted fat cells and may continue on doing so for nearly 4 to 6 months after treatment method.

So how did it do? I stumbled on this seeking a way to remove this stubborn tummy and sides. Did it in fact perform?

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We have been in network with a number of insurance policies strategies, and we provide various types of dental financing with credit offered in time frames that in good shape your requirements. We are satisfied that will help you navigate your dental insurance policy and alternative payment choices.

We are aware that the price of treatment might be bewildering. In combination with featuring a variety of in-office payment options to fit your budget, we also Provide you up-front Price tag information on your treatment in advance.

We all know that your time is effective for you, and that’s why we offer prolonged Business office hrs on decide on days, appointment reminders, and A fast turnaround time on calls and appointment requests. We've been joyful to reply any issues or worries inside the Workplace, around the mobile phone or by way of e mail.

Botox® functions by blocking nerve impulses towards the injected muscles. This decreases or “quiets” the muscle mass exercise that causes moderate to significant traces to type.

Botox® can be a prescription medication which is injected discover this info here into muscles and utilized to temporarily strengthen the appearance of moderate-to-significant frown strains and wrinkles.

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may be the course of action for you personally. The browlift smoothes strains and creases inside the forehead when opening up the eye region.

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all-natural visual appeal. Our purpose is to produce a safe and cozy natural environment in which our clients will generally acquire the highest standard of treatment and care. We pledge to repeatedly teach ourselves to maintain our procedures present-day and powerful.

Excellence site in educational training and medical coaching permits me, as a nurse practitioner, to supply top quality health and fitness care to people."

Botox® productively treats wrinkles which are brought on by muscle contraction like frown strains, crow’s feet, forehead creases and neckbands.

By communicating clearly what you can hope during read this your treatment method, we are often able to alleviate dental anxiety. We encourage you to definitely convey headphones and songs to pay attention to throughout your treatment method and inquire us about sedation options.

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Dr. Leslie Predmore will give every single consideration in your worries generating you a husband or wife while you go after and customize

We all know that your time is valuable to you, and that’s why we provide prolonged Office environment hrs on pick days, appointment reminders, and A fast turnaround time on phone calls and appointment requests. We are content to answer any questions or fears in the Business office, more than the cellphone or by way of email.

We provide natural and organic and fair-trade gourmet espresso, tea, specialty drinks and lightweight fare during the day. While in the evenings we offer a variety of craft beer and select wines though we debut artists and feature neighborhood talent.

Browse A lot more "I am able to at last in good shape into my new clothes! The improve is impressive. I'm a new female. That you are really a gifted surgeon. My deepest thanks."

Botox® correctly treats wrinkles which are a result of muscle mass contraction including frown strains, crow’s toes, forehead creases and neckbands.

*Unique success may well range. Search for health-related suggestions before starting any company like a fat loss software or med spa cure.

When you wander through our office, you'll notice that everything is cleanse, at ease and completely sterilized. Your basic safety and comfort are our precedence.

From your entrance Business to the Test space, our follow is manufactured up of pros who take your oral wellness very critically. Applying state-of-the-artwork products intended with basic safety and efficiency in mind, we can supply major-notch care.

Utilizing a wonderful needle, Botox® description is injected into muscles to Increase the search of good lines and wrinkles. Pain is often negligible and brief. Previous to the injection, your health practitioner may possibly prefer to numb the region with an ice pack and patients could possibly come to feel a slight stinging With all the injection. The entire process normally takes close to 15 minutes.

Allergan, the makers web link of Botox® and Juvéderm®, have acknowledged our med spa as being a leading ranked observe dependant on high-quality and high quantity functionality. This implies you are able to trust within our skills for the injectable treatment plans, and which you can often be certain you might be finding reliable products.

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Most clients are out and in in the Business office with minimal downtime. Unintended effects associated with the injection contain localized soreness, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/bruising. In order to even more decrease affected person downtime, please eliminate the subsequent goods out of your food plan and Way of living one week before treatment:

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The treatment employs managed cooling to eradicate stubborn Extra fat that resists all efforts by diet plan and workout. The effects are confirmed, apparent, and lasting—so you can look fantastic from every single angle.

Often, no matter how powerful your work out or rigorous your diet program, you can't seem to ditch stubborn Fats. Most of us have sure problems parts exactly where flab builds up and will not shed, despite our best initiatives. Wouldn't it's wonderful if you might cut down Individuals dilemma spots with out

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evaluated the CoolSculpting in advance of and following photos of clients who underwent only one CoolSculpting treatment practically ten years earlier.

You may even see final results once three weeks just after your Preliminary CoolSculpting therapy. Probably the most spectacular results will seem immediately after two months. And The body will keep on to flush Fats cells for 4 to 6 months right after cure.

In contrast to usual liposuction or maybe a tummy tuck, Interesting Sculpting isn't going to need a lengthy Restoration interval.* A lot of Cool Sculpting purchasers routine their method throughout their lunch crack and after that go back to function Later on. Be happy to go about your typical functions as well as work out straight away right after your cure.*

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Numerous A large number of people today go through liposuction every year, but a comparatively new remedy called "CoolSculpting" statements to eliminate Body fat without surgical procedure.

Compared with with diet or workout exactly where the Excess fat cells are diminished in measurement, with CoolSculpting, when the taken care of Unwanted fat cells are absent, they're long gone forever.

After 1 session, the dealt with location will steadily surface smoother and much more toned Read Full Article in excess of the class of the following six months. The majority of the frozen Unwanted fat cells will Normally do the job their here way from your body in the main two months, but several see some Fats reduction right after just 4 months!

They concluded that Cool Sculpting gives very long-time period, “strong success Inspite of purely natural fluctuations in overall body fat.”* Awesome Sculpting does not, having said that, negate the need for a healthy everyday living type. Diet plan and training is suggested to improve your results and retain your slimmed search.

Though the Body fat cells which might be addressed drain from the human body, there remain other bordering Fats cells that can expand, so a patient has to keep up a balanced diet and exercise.

Slight strain and recognizable chilly might turn into evident all through your CoolSculpting therapy. These quickly go away. You might also come to feel sensations of deep pulling, tugging, or numbness.

CoolSculpting is effective for equally Males and girls. It’s specially created for stubborn locations. A visit this web-site gentler, nonsurgical substitute to liposuction, CoolSculpting works on nearly any wished-for space.

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Remember when women were called the ‘weaker sex’ – check out this historic film!

It is amazing the terms that were accepted as normal in describing women in the past. My how times have changed!

This commercial for the 1940 Chevrolet and the new Chevrolet gear shift is so funny. It was made at a time when women used to be looked down upon as the “weaker sex” and though it was obviously meant to show that women are more capable than we think, it falls well short when measured against today’s standards.

A 1950s Housewife: Marriage and Homemaking in the 1950s

Phrases like here’s to the ladies, the fair and the weak; the little woman; weaker sex; frail creature; women’s work is not for sissies; clinging vine; would never be used in nor accepted in a commercial by young women today.

I especially enjoyed the ergometer and the powder puff invention at the end.

Here is the long complete version of the film below:

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Monday, February 16, 2009

"Fourteen" by C. Dale Young

I'm in love with C. Dale Young's "Fourteen."

You can find it in OCHO #22: Dear America, Don't Be My Valentine!

Bless me Father, for I have sinned. It has been
six days since my last confession. I let a guy
cheat off of my science test because it made me
feel smarter. And I ignored my Mother telling me

to be home by 9:00 pm. I don’t really even know
why she asks such things. And I continue to have
impure thoughts, sometimes every hour. I let a
girl kiss me, a boy, too, but we all had our clothes on.

And this may not be a sin, but I knocked Mike down
on the basketball court just as he was making a jump,
just to be able to help him up, help him back
to the locker room. His knee got twisted. It swelled

until it looked like a softball. It was so swollen.
He let me hold ice to it until his folks came.
I liked holding the ice to it. But I found myself
having impure thoughts, Father, strange thoughts.

I sat there holding the ice and staring at his knee
and up the legs of his shorts. I could see
the white edge of his jockey shorts and more.
I had to look, Father. I had to look.

Forgive me, I couldn’t help it, the staring.
It was like the time last week, after the game,
when I couldn’t help but watch the soap suds
under your chin just before you washed off.

I sat on a bench in my towel and watched you, the
shape of your back, your arms, your chest. I know
this is wrong, Father, watching you in the shower.
But I only watched the soap. I only watched the water.

Lisa Allender said...

I love this, Dustin. C. Dale Young? I'm enthralled.
I myself am working on several poems for a collection entitled "Communion" or "Sacrament". Two of them (so far) deal with the Sacrament of Reconciliation(Formerly referred to as "Confession"), so this piece of C. Dale Young's really resonates with me.

C. Dale said...

Dustin, I am deeply flattered. Um, wow. Thanks.

Dustin Brookshire said...

Lisa-- I hope you're healing swiftly. I miss seeing you out at the lit events/etc.

C. Dale-- It is such a great poem. I think you should record it and post the recording in your blog.

C. Dale said...

Dustin, I don't even know how to do that. Hahahaha.


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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Grace is gone

Mark Grace, heart of the many Cub teams he was apart of in his Chicago tenure, sang the stretch today at Wrigley and cut my heart out.

As all Cub fans know and what truly makes the "Take me out ..." song during the seventh-inning stretch the Cub's own, is the changing of the words "Home Team" to "Cub-Bees." It is as essential to the Cubs as pinstripes and ivy, Old Style and losing. It is the American flag lapel pin of sports. It shows your allegiance to the team and fans and is always, ALWAYS required. It may be contractually obligated for would-be stretch singers.

If there were a list of 5 people in this world who know this unequivocal fact, Mark Grace would be 3 of those people.

Yes, Mark Grace is an EX-Cub. All the good ones since 1980 are. Dawson, Maddux, Eckersley, Wood, Sosa. (Note: Mr. Company Man Sandberg is the only one I can think of who didn't leave.) Yes, Grace won a World Series with Arizona and now he's the tv color man but if I thought he still had some ivy in him.

As a song itself it was beautiful. The man knows his "Take me out to the ball game." Perfect rhythm. Perfect pitch. Perfect cadence. Right in time with the music. The excitement mounted as I wondered if he would move through "Cub-bees" smooth and comfortable like an old leather chair, or blow my eardrums of anticipation with a barrel-chested "CA-HUUUBBB-BEEEEEES" bringing the wrigley crowd to a frenzy and a tear to my eye.

I felt the soft "Huh" sound slip into my soul, nearly undetected. Momentary confusion was severely removed by the hard steel of betrayal, sliding between my shoulder blades and firmly into my heart.

"Ooome Team" finished the blow. Loud and sure. Not even a hint of regret in his dead eyes. As he wiped the blood of the knife he said, "Kerry Wood, welcome back," as if to say to his old teammate - "Sucker! Want to see my ring?"

I want to say the fans immediately dropped their beers and charged to the booth to carry out retribution on this traitorous son but they just took another sip. I at least expected my beloved spokesman Pat Hughes to decry the hateful deed but not a word. I haven't missed Ron Santo or Harry Carey more than at this moment.

At least the Cubs didn't let me down and have given me a renewed hope in this ramshackle team. They responded immediately with two runs for the lead and, though giving one back to the D-bags in the ninth, scrapped their way through to assure the victory and the series win.

The game-ending strike out came like a triage plasma bag, jerking me back from the light. Whatever doesn't kill us makes us stronger. How strong remains to be seen but I have renewed hope for this team. Goodbye mr. grace ... and watch your back.

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