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As Party Secretary governing Chongqing (formerly Chungking), a sprawling megalopolis of 30 million people, Bo appeared to be on the way up. He was a member of the national 24-member governing Politburo and was expected by many to be appointed to the all-powerful nine-member Standing Committee of the Politburo. It is very unlikely, to say the least, that that will happen now.
No official explanations have been given for the abrupt purging. China's official news agency Xinuanet provided this bare-bones announcement of Bo Xilai's removal and replacement:
Zhang Dejiang has been appointed Party chief of Chongqing, replacing Bo Xilai, according to a decision of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee announced Thursday. Bo will no longer serve as secretary, standing committee member or member of the CPC Chongqing municipal committee.
The decision was announced by Li Yuanchao, head of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, at a meeting of officials in Chongqing on Thursday, according to a report on xinhuanet.com. Li said the CPC Central Committee made the decision after discreet consideration and based on current circumstances and the overall situation.
Unlike the typical stiff, stolid Communist Party leader, Bo is known for his casual, western style of political showmanship. A charismatic and cultured "princeling" who comes from the ranks of privileged Party members from the era of Mao Zedong, Bo speaks fluent English and mixes easily with politicians and business leaders from the United States and Europe. But his style can be deceiving. Bo is no "liberal" bent on moving China toward greater political openness, transparency, and improved human rights. To the contrary, Bo had caused considerable alarm at home and abroad with his populist appeals to rekindle the violent Communist zeal of Mao's "Cultural Revolution." As we reported last August ("Kissinger Sings Convergence Theme With China's "Red Song" Choir"), Bo hosted Henry Kissinger at Chongqing's huge propaganda festival aimed at reigniting revolutionary fervor and Party devotion.
Other Party leaders, apparently, saw Bo's showboating as an attempt to build his own cult of personality, something that could threaten their collective leadership process.
Wang Lijun's foiled defection
There is another likely cause for the timing of Bo Xilai's fall from grace. It involves Wang Lijun, a high-profile protégé and political sidekick of Bo Xilai. As Vice Mayor and Chief of Police of Chonqing City, Wang Lijun had carved out an image as a fearless crime fighter, waging war on the city's powerful Triad gangs and corrupt officials. Wang had become one of China's most famous figures, a hero to many. And his aggressive (many critics say brutal) anti-crime program was a centerpiece of Bo's "reform" platform.
On February 6, Wang donned a disguise to slip past the secret police teams keeping surveillance on his residence and drove four hours to the U.S. Consulate General in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province. According to some reports, Wang arrived at the U.S. Consulate around 9:00 p.m. and asked for asylum but was denied after the consul sought direction from U.S. Amb. Gary Locke in Beijing, who then checked with the White House. Having learned of Wang's whereabouts, Bo reportedly sent 70 police cars and more than a hundred police officers to surround the U.S. Consulate. Bo's "invasion" of a neighboring province and jeopardizing of foreign relations apparently upset not only the CPC officials in Chengdu but in Beijing as well. Sichuan's provincial police and national police were sent in to expel Bo's Chonqing police from Chengdu.
At about 6:00 p.m. the following day, February 7, Wang Lijun left the U.S. Consulate and was taken to Beijing by the Vice Minister from the Ministry of Public Security. Did the Obama administration deny Wang asylum? If so, why? Was it merely to prevent a hiccup in Sino-American relations? Did the administration throw a defector to the wolves in order to have a smooth smile-fest event for what was then the pending visit of China's Vice-President Xi Jinping?
The U.S. State Department has not provided any information on the Wang Lijun case, aside from this transcript of a daily press briefing on February 8 with Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland:
QUESTION: — specifically these reports coming out of China that a deputy mayor of Chongqing had sought refuge at the consulate in Chengdu and that there had been an unexpected increase in security personnel around the consulate for a while. What can you tell us about any of this?
MS. NULAND: Well, I think you're referring to reports about the vice mayor of Chongqing — right — City. So his name is Wang Lijun. Wang Lijun did request a meeting at the U.S. Consulate General in Chengdu earlier this week in his capacity as vice mayor. The meeting was scheduled, our folks met with him, he did visit the consulate and he later left the consulate of his own volition. So — and obviously, we don't talk about issues having to do with refugee status, asylum, et cetera.
QUESTION: Okay. But — so can you tell us exactly when that meeting took place?
MS. NULAND: I believe — we're here on Wednesday — I believe it was Monday, but if that is not right, we will get back to you.
QUESTION: Do you have any information about what — have you had any subsequent contact with him? Because there's some questions about his whereabouts.
MS. NULAND: Yeah. To my knowledge, we have not.
QUESTION: And aside from any possible thing that you couldn't talk about on asylum can you tell us what he did talk about there? What was the purpose of this meeting?
MS. NULAND: Frankly, I don't have anything at the moment on the substance of the meeting.
QUESTION: Can you say why you said he used — why you used the term, "he left the consulate of his — on his own volition"?
MS. NULAND: Well again, there has been some reporting to indicate that that might not have been the case, but it was the case.
QUESTION: Okay. The reporting being that he had been forced to leave or that had been dragged out, or —
MS. NULAND: There's been unusual reporting about all of this. So just to reaffirm for you, that he walked out, it was his choice.
Of course, if the Obama administration refused to grant Wang Lijun asylum, as reported in various accounts, then was the choice to leave really "his choice"?
What has become of Wang Lijun? China Daily, the CPC's official English-language newspaper, does not shed any light on his current status or whereabouts, merely offering this report today concerning his replacement:
The Central Committee of the CPC has decided to remove Wang Lijun from the position of deputy mayor of Chongqing, a senior official with the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee confirmed on Thursday.
Wang's removal is being handled according to procedures, the official told xinhuanet.com.
He Ting, deputy governor and police chief of Qinghai province, has been nominated to replace Wang as deputy mayor of Chongqing.
Photo of Bo Xilai: AP Images
Related article:
Kissinger Sings Convergence Theme With China's "Red Song" Choir


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In a carefully written, blame-shifting statement, McGwire said, "I wish I had never touched steroids ... It was foolish and it was a mistake. I truly apologize. Looking back, I wish I had never played during the steroid era."
McGwire said he took steroids during the 1998 season when he hit 70 home runs, then a record.
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Story highlights
- New companies seek to help Web users take better control of their personal data
- One company, Personal, says users could one day trade data for perks, cash
- Singly offers data lockers that developers will use for personalized apps
- Google, Facebook and others have made billions by harnessing user data
It's a truth of the modern digital age: If you're using a Web service for free, you're not the customer. You're probably the product.
The sites we visit, the videos we watch, the purchases we make and the items we reward with a Facebook "like" or a Google "+1" -- all of that, and more, eventually melds together into a data set that lets many of the world's most popular Web companies get to know us better.
And they're using it to make billions of dollars.
But what if Web users could reclaim their online data and benefit, or maybe even profit, from it?
That's what a group of new startups want to happen. They say that instead of giving away data to tech titans who turn around and use it to target advertising, users should get something in return.
"I think what's happening now is that, finally, people are becoming aware of how their data's being used," said Shane Green, CEO of a company called Personal. "And in the future, they're not going to be just giving this stuff up."
With Personal, users can import data from sites like Facebook and LinkedIn and info like their Web-browsing histories and purchases to a secure "data vault." From there, they can pretty much add anything they want, from computer passwords to medical information to emergency contacts for the babysitter.
One feature even allows people to enter ID information like Social Security numbers, promising that they'll never have to spend time filling out an online form again.
From there, they choose who to share with, be it the aforementioned babysitter or co-workers or family members.
But Green sees a future in which they could choose to share it more publicly, in exchange for cash or other benefits.
So, for example, if someone had been searching websites to buy a particular make and model of car, they could choose to make that publicly known. Car dealers using the site could then theoretically send targeted deals or offers.
"We'd love to see it sort of filtered ... where you're commanding the best deals, the best discounts -- and even direct compensation -- for the chance to meet me this way," he said.
Intriguing, maybe. But is that just a way to invite digital junk mail?
"That couldn't be further from the vision we have," Green said. "The model that's going to emerge is one where people, in a much safer and more controlled environment, let some of their data filter out and decide what kind of people will be able to even reach them at all. And when they do, they won't know their identity."
The problem, at least so far, is that Web players like Google and Facebook are already getting a lot of that data for free.
"The killer app isn't here yet," William Hoffman, who is working on a data study for the World Economic Forum, told the New York Times. But he says that might soon change.
"I'm willing to bet that within the next 12 months, something big will catch on," he said.
Jason Cavnar's company, Singly, doesn't aim to one day earn users a direct payout. In fact, he says, it doesn't even need to combat the Web's current data-scraping model.
"The price of using free Web services shouldn't be our privacy. But until there are market solutions, I don't see that trend changing," he said. "What we're doing is more about actually making the data you create useful."
Like Personal, Singly lets users compile all their data in one place via a sort of data locker. (The Locker Project is its ongoing open-source effort to let developers change and improve it.) They cite some of the same convenience benefits of doing so that Personal does. (Both projects, it should be noted, are in their early phases.)
But what Singly has set out to do is let developers create hyper-personalized apps that would use that information.
"We're trying to create a new push for creativity, a new push for experiences," he said. "We're starting to see the power of personal apps, but there are not nearly enough of them.
"We want to make sure the creator has less of an engineering challenge to making your data awesome."
Green started Personal in 2009. At the time, he said, friends in the tech industry told him that it was folly, that he'd never convince many people to care about how their data is used online.
Fast-forward three years, and just a week's worth of headlines tell a different story. Members of Congress and dozens of state attorneys have publicly questioned Google's new privacy policy, which will pull data from its many products into one user profile.
President Barack Obama unveiled an online bill of rights aimed at protecting users' privacy on the Web and says legislation could be next.
And on Facebook, which has been no stranger to data-sharing controversy, some users are bracing for a change to the Timeline feature that they fear will make their past activity too easy for others to find.
"I think that it's a perfect moment now," Green said. "I think there's a whole perfect storm happening for companies like ours."
For older Web users, he said, the fear was always that someone was tracking them online and could do something harmful with the information. Now, more often than not, users resent the fact that billions of dollars are being made on information they're giving away for free.
"It's not even about the money any more," he said. "It's about the principle. I think that's the emotional vein that people are tapped into right now."


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For this tutorial, you'll need to download some of sloth86's tools: AOExtractor, AOInject and EMG Swapper, as well as piecemontee's Asset Explorer (aka, SF4Viewer). You'll also need a paint program that can view/edit EPS files, such as Photoshop. UPDATE (6/20/2012): the links for sloth86's tools are dead. You can now get the AO tools here and the EMG Swapper here.
Once you have your tools, open your desired costume file (*.obj.emo) in the Asset Explorer. I'm going to be using Chun Li's default costume (CNL_01.obj.emo):
As you can see in the picture above, I've already toggled off her 'Ring' model, which has left the visible AO darkening on her 'Skin_arm' model, which I intend to fix.
So, next we'll want to select that darkened model, right-click and choose 'raw dump' to get the raw EMG model. Name it something informative with the .emg file extension and click 'save.'
While we're here, take note of which EMG model we're extracting, counting from the top. For me, it's the 10th one. We'll need this information later, so write it down or something.
Next, open the AOExtract tool. You should see a window like this pop up:
In the first field, put in whatever you just saved your dumped model as. In my case, 'skin_arm.emg.' The other options can be left at the default values, unless you just feel like changing them. (Subdividing triangles will make your EPS file look a little nicer, but it takes longer and is unnecessary)
Click 'Extract' and you should end up with a new file, in my case 'new.eps.'
Open your new EPS file in Photoshop and you should see something like this:
Those triangles you see correspond to the triangles used to make the model (just like the UV map, if you're familiar with those). As you can see, some of them are particularly dark, while others are lighter, just like we saw in the Asset Explorer window.
So, using the dropper tool, pick a medium color (we don't want a dark shadow, but we don't want it all bright like a highlight, either). If you're familiar with using hex color values, EFEFEF is a pretty good, generic match.
Once you have your color, you can either use the paint bucket tool to change each triangle by hand, or you can just paint over the whole thing, like I did.
Once you're all finished, we need to 'Save As...' and choose the bitmap (BMP) format, with OS/2 compatibility, 24-bit and no compression.
Next, open the AOInject tool. You should see a window like this:
In the first field, enter the name of your dumped EMG model, in my case, skin_arm.emg. In the second field enter the name of our modified, blank AO map, in .bmp format. The third field can keep its default value.
Click 'Go' and you should be left with a new EMG model that we can view in the Asset Explorer:
As the pic shows, it's all one uniform gray color, instead of having light and dark areas.
However, now we need to actually get this unshadowed model back into our character model. For this, we turn to the EMG Swapper tool.
Open it up and you should see a window like this:
In the first field, enter the name of the character model you're working with, in my case, CNL_01.obj.emo. In the second field, enter the number of the model we're replacing (remember the thing we wrote down earlier??), in my case it's number 10. In the third field, enter the name of your modified model (the one we injected the new AO map into), in my case 'blank.emg.' The last field can be left with the default value, unless you want to name it something else.
Click 'Go' and you should be left with a new EMO file, which we can view in the Asset Explorer:
Our model fits right in and doesn't have any messy shadows for nonexistent objects anymore. Mission accomplished!
Unfortunately, you can see that her hands still have darkening, which creates a seam next to our modified object, but using your newly found AO mapping expertise, I'm sure you can fix it on your own. ;-)
That's it. Good luck, share your work and ALWAYS MAKE BACKUPS!


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koontz1973 wrote:dolomite13 wrote:1) fanatics and Wizards rely on you having a favored territory.
2) you can lose your race and not recover it hence also lose a favored territory.
And as I have said, nukes change a lot of games. These are not huge and you should not concern yourself with it. Having each of the races slightly different means you get different strategy for them.
True I will say I am good with game play then.


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Foreign Study: Germany Exchange is Wunderbar
By Kathryn LoConte Lapierre
With more than 60 percent of undergraduates studying overseas, Dartmouth is well known for its foreign study programs. And since 2000, Thayer School Professor Horst Richter has been encouraging advanced undergraduates and graduate students to participate in the Germany Exchange Program he and German colleague Heinrich Kreye established between Thayer School and the Helmut Schmidt University in Hamburg. So far, 13 Dartmouth students, 33 Helmut Schmidt students, and another six from Munich have done the exchange, which includes opportunities for internships.
Christabell Makokha '11, one of the most recent participants, completed an internship at a materials science lab in Hamburg, where she worked with students from Japan and Brazil, as well as Germany. "The lab was so international, and because of that, I learned there was no one way of doing something. Just because I do it one way in the United States doesn't mean they do it that way in Japan," she says.
Focusing on biomedical engineering, Makokha worked on cold-spray technology for using titanium dioxide powder to kill bacteria. "If you spray it onto a surface at the right temperature, the surface will also have bactericidal activity," she explains. "The problem is that once you spray the powder on a surface, it's gray and dull. You don't want that if you're going to be using it in a hospital, for example. Most people associate being gray and dull with being dirty, and it's just depressing, too. My task was to figure out a way to smooth the surfaces and make them shiny and incorporate color into the powders but still maintain bactericidal activity. We developed our own protocol, and they basically told us, 'Okay, go and work miracles.' "
Doing so in Germany added to the challenge. "You have to navigate life in a completely different culture," says Makokha. "The first few weeks it was scary, thinking I was going to mess everything up. But it challenged me a lot because I was with the Ph.D. students and graduate students who know so much, and because of that I was more motivated. It fortified my desire to become a biomedical engineer."
That's just the kind of insight Richter hoped students would gain from the program. Students need the opportunity to practice their field of engineering to discover if it is a good fit, he says. "Many years back," he recalls, "I had a student who wanted to become a chemical engineer. So we got her an internship at one of the big chemical engineering companies, and after that summer she came back and said that she would do anything, but not chemical engineering. And so I always encourage our students to get a little bit of industrial experience. They need to really find out just what is in a company or how you work intensely with other engineers inside a research lab."
German student Christian Busch, a master's student at Helmut Schmidt University, knows exactly what he wants: to combine automotive engineering with materials science. Most of his work during his exchange experience at Thayer School has been with Professor Douglas Van Citters '99 Th'03 '06 and with the Dartmouth Formula Racing (DFR) team. "We have a Formula student team in Germany, but the focus is different from the project I do with the Formula Hybrid racing team here," says Busch.
His thesis is about the development, testing, and simulation of lightweight carbon fiber parts for the racecar. "At the moment, a lot of parts of the chassis and frame are made out of heavy steel. And the main point is to improve the weight and the performance ratio of the car," he says.
Busch's work with the DFR team appears to be mutually beneficial. He gained experience in a new area of automotive engineering, and he hopes it will give Dartmouth's racecar an edge at the Formula Hybrid International Competition May 1–4. "The Dartmouth team does not have a lot of experience with these kinds of adhesive connections," he says. "The Formula Hybrid guys invited me to the competition, which I'm pretty proud of, and I'm excited to see how the part I designed performs."
Busch found this kind of project work instructive. "In Germany it's pretty theoretical," he says. "There are lab classes but no projects until the fifth term. When you're only working from a theoretical aspect, it's pretty hard to imagine how something is going on, how something fits. Here, though, you have to think like an engineer to solve a problem from the beginning. With a project, everything is connected, and you know how to design it, how to calculate all the processes, and how to manufacture it. It's pretty important for engineers to see the result at the end, to have it in their hands."
Busch would like to see more Germans study overseas. "A lot of people don't see the point of going to other colleges if you can work on the same project in Germany. But it's not only to work on a project. It's to see the country, to meet new friends, to improve your language or learn new languages. You get in contact with other cultures," he says. "So I want to promote this exchange program, and not only with Dartmouth, but in general."
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Police: Officer Shot Man Trying to Attack Police
RAPID CITY - Rapid City police say a man is in critical condition after an officer shot him outside the public library when he tried to attack them with a butcher knife.
Police say they responded to the library about 6 p.m. after multiple callers reported that a man in his early 20s had thrown a rock through a library window and was in possession of a large knife.
They say that when the man aggressively attempted to attack responding officers, Officer Jerry Moore fired several shots to stop the attack. Moore is a 25-year veteran of the department.
The officers were not injured.
The investigation has been turned over to the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation.
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Huskers Fall to No. 20 Northwestern
Evanston, Ill.-The No. 34 Nebraska women's tennis team was defeated by No. 20 Northwestern on Sunday in Evanston, Ill., ending NU's run toward the ITA National Indoor Championship. The Huskers (1-1) fell in a hard-fought match to Wildcats (2-2) by a score of 7-0. Despite the sweep, the match was extremely competitive and saw Nebraska fall in several close matches.
The day started off with doubles play at the No. 3 position, where Jennifer Holmberg (NU) and Janine Weinreich (NU) were defeated by Maria Mosolova (NW) and Belinda Niu (NW) by a score of 8-3. Mary Weatherholt (NU) and Patricia Veresova (NU) then dropped a competitive match to Elena Chernyakova (NW) and Brittany Wowchuk (NW) at the No. 2 position. The 6-5 final score featured multiple lead changes, but Northwestern was able to edge the Husker duo at the end. The No. 1 spot featured another close match between Linda Abu Mushrefova (NW) and Nida Hamilton (NW) and NU's Madeleine Geibert and Stefanie Weinstein, but Nebraska was again defeated by a score of 8-6.
Play then shifted to singles action, where the Huskers struggled and were unable to win any of the matches, despite several very close scores that nearly saw NU prevailing. At No. 1 singles, Mosolova took the victory by a score of 2-6, 2-1 after Weatherholt was forced to retire from the match. Shortly thereafter, Weinreich was narrowly defeated by Stacey Lee at the No. 5 position by a score of 6-4, 3-6, 1-0. The No. 6 spot notched another loss for the the Huskers, as Holmberg fell to Hamilton, 6-2, 6-1. No 2. singles saw Geibert fall to Wowchuk, 6-3, 6-3. At the No. 3 position, Veresova was defeated in a competitive match by Nui, 6-1, 6-7, 1-0. Northwestern then sealed the deal with another close victory at the No. 4 spot, where Kate Turvy defeated Weinstein, 6-4, 3-6, 1-0.
Nebraska will have several days to prepare before a series of home matches this weekend at the Nebraska Tennis Center. The Huskers will take on Wyoming on Friday, Feb. 4 at 5 p.m. and Illinois State on Sunday, Feb, 6 at Noon.
1. Maria Mosolova (NW) def. Mary Weatherholt (NU), 2-6, 2-1 (retirement)
2. Brittany Wowchuk (NW) def. Madeleine Geibert (NU), 6-3, 6-3
3. Belinda Niu (NW) def. Patricia Veresova (NU), 6-1, 6-7, 1-0
4. Kate Turvy (NW) def. Stefanie Weinstein (NU), 6-4, 3-6, 1-0
5. Stacey Lee (NW) def. Janine Weinreich (NU), 6-2, 6-2
6. Nida Hamilton (NW) def. Jennifer Holmberg (NU), 6-2, 6-1
1. Linda Abu Mushrefova/Hamilton (NW) def. Geibert/Weinstein (NU), 8-6
2. Elena Chernyakova/Wowchuk (NW) def. Weatherholt/Veresova (NU), 6-5
3. Mosolova/Niu (NW) def. Holmberg/Weinreich (NU), 8-3
Order of Finish
Singles (1, 5, 6, 2, 3, 4)
Doubles (3, 2, 1)


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I've stumbled upon a fantastic collection of programmes on the British Army on bbciplayer, some modern, and some archive. Apparently, unbeknown to me, BBC4 have launched an 'Army Collection', many of which are available to view online. Only, I'm afraid to say, to those of you watching in the UK. But to those of us sitting up in bed suffering from a hideous case of man-flu, its a goldmine!
One series I know will be very popular is The Paras, a famous 1982 documentary. There is also a set of 30-minute regimental histories, covering amongst other the Grenadiers and Coldstreamers, the Paras and the Gurkhas. Some of it is a little basic, and as usual with anything Regimental in the British Army, everyone's own Regiment is of course the best ever bar none. But when you watch the 'In the Highest Tradition' programmes, you realise that all Regiments have their own, equally barmy, traditions and claims to fame. I also realise I could never have made an officer – silver service is not my style, give me take-away any time.
The BBC have also made available a great set of programmes from the Silver Jubilee in 1977, including the Scots Guards Trooping the Colour on Horse Guards. My personal favourite is the Queen reviewing the 4th Division of the British Army of the Rhine on the Sennelager training area in Germany. It involved 578 tracked vehicles, over 3,000 troops, and 27 Regiments. Incredible stuff, and something we will probably never see the like of ever again – it would be unthinkable to bring together a division for just a review! 3 Regiments of Chieftan Main Battle tanks, 1 Recce Regiment, and 4 armoured infantry Battalions in 432 AFV's, as well as supporting arms, including Gazelle and Scout Helicopters. Abbott 105mm guns, M109 155mm guns, 175mm guns, Lance nuclear missiles, Engineer AFVs including bridge laying equipment, RAMC Field Ambulances, REME in Armoured Recovery Vehicles, Stalwarts, you name it.
Other treats include 'how to make a Royal Marine officer', the life of a Household Cavalry Corporal of Horse, the Pathfinder Platoon in training, training in the Royal Marines Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre, Panorama behind the scenes at Sandhurst, and the Army in Belize and Borneo.


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How Pinterest Thinks You Should Make S'mores
What you think S'mores are, and what Pinterest knows S'mores to be, are two very different things. You might have grown up with the standard graham cracker, Hershey bar, and marshmallow combo over a fire, but things have changed. A quick search on Pinterest makes things very clear: S'mores' identity has matured and grown in a way your childhood dreams failed to imagine.
Give a warm, hearty welcome to cakes, rice crispy treats, popsicles, and French toast that have taken on a new, gooey role for dessert.
These imaginative desserts pose a serious questions: have s'mores broken free of their campfire role and now can only be identified by their three magical ingredients? Is anything with marshmallow, chocolate, and graham cracker considered a s'more?
If you're more of a purist looking for simple twists on the classic, however, check out Faith's backyard S'mores gathering she hosted for her sister's birthday last summer.
Top Row
- S'mores Layered Cake – Engnatalie
- S'mores Rice Crispy Treats – Dessert for Two
- S'mores Popsicles – Love Grows Wild
- Indoor S'mores – Dessert for Two
- Grilled S'more Banana Boat – Neighborfood
Middle Row:
- S'mores Milkshake– Spoonful of Flavor
- S'more Fudge Bars – The Little Epicurean
- S'more Stuffed French Toast – BS in the Kitchen
- S'mores Ice Cream Cake – How Sweet Eats
- S'mores Mini Dippers – Kevin & Amanda
Bottom Row
- S'mores Cream Puffs – Spache the Spatula
- S'mores Ice Cream Sandwich – The Chic Table
- Pumpkin S'more Doughnut Muffins – Bakers Royale
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Monza Harry wrote:I would have to agree that wouldn't be my favourite choice either [5/16" in single shear]. When I read this in your Project Journal I thought these were bottom mounted like a regular H-Body, and then my thought was to put a "cap" over it to add two more screws (4 per side, think of something like a rod cap or a "pillow block" and a solid rod) that idea would still work but would be more work than just welding a stop under your current crossbar, it will mean a repaint/powder coat but wolud be pretty low effort "Band-Aid" repair. I still think I would build some sort of arrangement to constrain that shaft which would be replaced with solid. You appear to have very little "Real Estate" to work with so this will be tight! Another option would be to find some larger Ineer Diameter bushings so you can use a larger cross bar. Sorry that is all I have, please keep use posetd. Harry
283vega wrote:How about a cross bar with more material at the ends where it broke.JUst the tip same diameter with 3/8 bolts.
cosvega76 wrote:Might be worth a call to ARP and see what they may have for strength in a 5/16" bolt.
hammerdown7 wrote:Personally I think the design of the a-arm is wrong. The mounting bolts should be vertical, not horizontal.
We can fix that, we have the technology! ! Harryavewhtboy wrote: I assure you my car will not pull the front wheels off the ground!!!
TurboKen wrote:does your car have the rubber bump stops on it? They should help keep the a arm travel from bottoming out. Also which shocks do you have, it sounds like maybe they're too long? Or the compressed side should be slightly shorter.
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Q. What are the requirements when replacing 2-wire receptacles?
A. The requirements are contained in 406.3(D)(3). Where no equipment grounding conductor exists in the outlet box for the receptacle, such as old 2-wire Type NM cable without an equipment grounding conductor, existing nongrounding-type receptacles can be replaced in accordance with (a), (b), or (c):
(a) Another nongrounding-type receptacle.
(b) A GFCI-type receptacle marked "No Equip¬ment Ground."
(c) A grounding-type receptacle, if GFCI protected and marked "GFCI Protected" and "No Equipment Ground."
GFCI protection functions properly on a 2-wire circuit without an equipment grounding conductor because the circuit equipment grounding conductor serves no role in the operation of the GFCI-protection device. See the definition of "Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter" for more information.
Caution: The permission to replace nongrounding-type receptacles with GFCI-protected grounding-type receptacles doesn't apply to new receptacle outlets that extend from an existing outlet box that is not connected to an equipment grounding conductor. Once you add a receptacle outlet (branch-circuit extension), the receptacle must be of the grounding type — and it must have its grounding terminal connected to an equipment grounding conductor of a type recognized in 250.118, in accordance with 250.130(C).


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1. separateness - noun
· the state of being several and distinct
Synonym(s): discreteness, distinctness, severalty
Hypernym(s): separation
2. separateness - noun
· political independence; "seeking complete political separateness for Taiwan"
Hypernym(s): independence, independency
3. separateness - noun
· the quality of being not alike; being distinct or different from that otherwise experienced or known
Synonym(s): otherness, distinctness
Hypernym(s): difference
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June 14, 2012
January 27, 2013
Honolulu Museum of Art
Exhibition Overview
Featuring the work of
Joel Albanez • Tricia Allen • Bong • Mike Ledger • Keone Nunes • Lucky Olelo • Richie Lucero • Sado • Sua Suluape Toetuu, Aisea • Billy Whitney
Be part of Tattoo Honolulu: Share your ink with us and the world on our Tattoo Honolulu blog.
Tattooing is art. After decades of being viewed as a mark of the marginal, tattoos have gone mainstream and are winning over the art establishment—including the Honolulu Museum of Art. The lines between ink on skin and paint on canvas or pencil on paper have been blurred with tattoo artists reaching the skill level of other artists. Now the Honolulu Museum of Art breaks new ground with an exhibition focusing on Hawai'i's high quality of tattoo art—and how it sprouted from the islands' mix of cultures rich with tattoo traditions.
The museum is in the unique position to draw upon its world-class collection to place contemporary tattooing within an art historical context. By linking the past—through works such as 19th-century prints by Jacques Arago depicting tattooed Hawaiians—with the present, the museum hopes to expand cultural awareness not only about the art of the tattoo, but also the rich cultural traditions it is based on.
"Most artists believe that the basis of great art is drawing," says Jost. "And tattoo artists in Hawai'i are incredible draftsmen. They use this skill to create extraordinary tattoos. Add to that Polynesian, Asian, and military cultures, and the result is that Honolulu is now recognized as one of the world's tattoo meccas. We are getting this recognition because the artists are great. It is a topic so vast, with so many cultural influences, that the entire museum curatorial staff is working as one team to create this exhibition."
Home to the centuries-old Hawaiian kakau tradition, prototypical American tattoo artist Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins, and the many tattoo traditions found in Japan and throughout Polynesia, Honolulu was destined to develop a corps of sought-after tattoo artists creating a visual language derived from all these cultures.
The exhibition presents 10 tattoo masters as contemporary artists, revealing their skills, ideas and sensibilities through photographs of the bodies on which they have drawn.
In addition, the exhibition highlights tattooing's foundation of rich and diverse cultural traditions found in Hawai'i today—Hawaiian, American, Japanese and Polynesian cultures will be featured. These smaller, focused galleries will link to works of art that are sources for Hawai'i's contemporary tattoo artists. For example, on view will be 19th-century Japanese woodblock prints that are the source of many contemporary tattoos. The curators also focus on military and mariner tattoo traditions, 18th-century western drawings depicting Pacific Islanders bearing tattoos, textiles and their rich link to Polynesian tattoos, and the specialized, beautiful tools used by the artists.
The exhibition reveals that the museum itself plays a part in tattoo culture—Japanese iconography tattoos created by O'ahu artists are often based on works that can be found at the Honolulu Museum of Art. "At one Honolulu tattoo studio, we saw on a shelf books used as visual references and design inspiration—and they included the museum's catalogue of Japanese prints from the Lane Collection. The tattooists didn't even know that the original art was less than 10 blocks away," says Jost.
"Because tattooing has not been considered part of the art historical canon," says Jost, "the museum staff worked with many local experts and artists to understand the artform and learn firsthand how the apprenticeship system is alive and well in Honolulu, resulting in high-quality art. Our goal is to help these artists receive acclaim."
One of those experts is part-time Honolulu resident Don Ed Hardy, who was a student of Sailor Jerry. Although now retired from tattooing, Hardy remains revered as a tattoo artist and has an encyclopedic knowledge of the history of tattoos.
This exhibition is supported by
The Atherton Family Foundation and Modern Luxury Hawai'i
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I think we're slowly getting there, but there are still a few more installments to come in what feels like a never-ending movie blitz.
Melancholia (2011)
Lars von Trier makes some strange films, and Melancholia is one of them. To be honest, had I watched this film a few years ago I would have categorised it as another contrived arty farty film that bores with pretentious pretty images and little substance, but I guess as I get older I am starting to appreciate these kind of things better.
I'm not sure if this is a spoiler but Melancholia is actually an apocalypse movie. Well, it's actually a family drama disguised as an apocalypse movie, so don't expect to see any asteroids or Bruce Willis blowing stuff up. The first half is set at Kirsten Dunst and Alexander Skarsgard's dysfunctional wedding, where a lot of melodrama happens, and the second half is about the aftermath and how they deal with their impending doom.
I'll admit, there is some interesting stuff here. The film is lovely to look at and full of, um, melancholy, as the title suggests, and Kirsten Dunst has arguably never been better as the depressed bride. But it's not really my type of movie, and there is a lotta fluff. I mean, can we really say it's not gratuitous to have a naked Kirsten Dunst laying on the grass under the moonlight? Not that I'm complaining, but still.
3 out of 5
One Day (2011)
One depressing film to the next. One Day is based on the book of the same title by David Nicholls and focuses on the relationship between Emma (Anne Hathaway) and Dexter (Jim Sturgess, not the serial killer), following them every day on July 15 from 1988 to 2011.
That sounds like an interesting idea for a novel but a potentially and brutally boring one for a movie if handled poorly. Fortunately, Danish director Lone Scherfig (An Education) has enough tricks up her sleeve to keep the film compelling enough to keep me intrigued for the majority of its 108-minute running time. The dialogue is crisp and the chemistry between the two leads, powered by strong performances, feels genuine, although Hathway's accent has apparently been criticised for its inconsistency.
On the other hand, there is the unavoidable monotony of the film's structure and the occasionally strained melodrama that is more infuriating than romantic. I have to admit that the ending got to me, which was surprising because I didn't really believe I cared about the characters until then.
3.25 stars out of 5
The Whistleblower (2011)
The Whistleblower tells the true story of Kathryn Bolkovac (Rachel Weisz), a US police officer who goes to post-war Bosnia to work for a security company under the UN where she discovers a shocking human trafficking ring. When she tries to lift the lid on the crimes she finds herself being stifled by the UN at every turn because it does not want to lose its lucrative security contracts.
I was really captivated by this powerful film from start to finish, although I suspect it was more the harrowing subject matter than anything else. It's revolting what some people would do to make a buck and watching officials perpetrate abuse against the very people they were paid to protect is deeply disturbing.
This bleak but inspiring film is driven by a super performance from Rachel Weisz, even if she is far too pretty to play the role. In many ways, it's a typical woman-against-the-system type of movie, but I found it surprisingly effective due to the sense of paranoia and frustration created by debut Canadian director Larysa Kondracki. I'd definitely recommend catching this on DVD if you haven't already.
4 stars out of 5
50/50 (2011)
Seth Rogen movies are often hit and miss for me, but 50/50 might very well be the best Seth Rogen movie ever because he's only a supporting character. Thankfully, 50/50 is dominated by the wonderful Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who continues to demonstrate his range as Adam, a 27-year-old who finds out that he has cancer. The film is based on the real-life experiences of screenwriter Will Reiser and is directed by Jonathan Levine, who has done a bunch of films I've never heard of people.
I'm not ordinarily a fan of comedy dramas, or dramedies, as they are known, because they tend to be stuck painfully in the middle by being neither truly funny nor dramatic. But if they're all like 50/50 then maybe I would have loved them from the beginning.
This is a real eye-opener and crowd-pleaser that manages to be both genuinely funny and moving. How people deal with cancer is an interesting area that is seldom attempted in cinema, let alone a young man who has his entire life ahead of him, with all those hopes and dreams waiting to be fulfilled. You would think it's destined to be a bleak film or a disturbing black comedy, but 50/50 reflects life and all its amusing complications and contradictions far better than anyone could have expected.
Perhaps the film works so well is because it contains jokes that worked in reality. I know the fact it's a true story is likely to be the reason why Rogen shines as Adam's best friend, because he played the same role in real life to Reiser. He essentially plays himself, generally insensitive, crass and vulgar, but shows flashes of humanity and decency when he needs to. He's funny in doses but doesn't annoy, which is when he's at his best. Rogen should consider retiring right here because it's unlikely he'll ever top this performance.
This is a thought-provoking, sweet and touching film that's as good as any comedy or drama I've seen this year.
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A republic is a representative form of a democracy. What sets apart a republic from a true democracy is that in a republic leaders are elected and those leaders actually handle the day to day decision making of the government. In a pure democracy the people hold a forum to decide nearly every issue. A republic can take many forms and how the members of the ruling body vary from one to another. A example of a republic from ancient days is the Pre-Empire Roman Republic.
In science fiction, "republic" may refer to:
- The Old Republic
- The New Republic
Historical Examples
There is the Roman Republic that was lead by the usually appointment designated Senate as the major ruling body of the system. One of the best modern examples is the United States of America still currently in operation.
The Republic system under the United States.
The Rules of the Republic that is the United States of America, are laid out by the Constitution of the United States. Before the framing of this system the country was ruled by a very simplified version of what was very similar to the Roman system with only one vote per member state. Under the Constitution the system was expanded into a system involving three branches with many checks and balances to try and keep any one branch of the system from becoming too powerful.
The Three Branches
The Executive Branch is made up of the President of the United States and the members of his cabinet and other officers. The power of the Executive is to enforce the laws passed by the Legislative Branch. One key power granted to the President is the Veto Power. This allows the President to not allow a passed law to be put into effect. The President also has the power to appoint members of the Judiciary or other Federal Offices when a vacancy is found there.
The second Branch is the Legislative Branch made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. This branch has the power to pass laws and almost all of the business of actually running the country originates from here. If a law is vetoed they can overturn it if 2/3 of both houses vote to overturn the veto. They are also responsible for approving an appointment by the President to Federal Offices before they go into effect. They also have the power to Impeach a Member of the government if a crime is deemed to have been committed and can remove them from office.
The last branch is the Judicial made up of the Supreme Court of the United States and other lesser courts. It is the duty of the Supreme Court to decide whether a law passed by the Legislative Branch is valid. If they deem it in conflict with the US Constitution then they can declare if Unconstitutional. The Cheif Justice presides over any impeachment proceeding.
Republics in Fiction
In function most fictional republics are either based on the US Constitutional System or the Roman Senatorial System. The best fictional example of the later is the Galactic Republic of Star Wars. Even this does contain some portions of the multi-branch system of the US as a Central Court is mentioned. The United Federation of Planets appears to be a Republic-like system but how the Federation Council functions or is appointed is never adequately explained to really be sure.
- The Galactic Republic(Star Wars)
- The New Republic(Star Wars)
- The United Federation of Planets(Star Trek)
- Earth Alliance (Babylon Five)
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There is no medical test for diagnosing autism. A diagnosis is based on observed behavior and educational and psychological testing. As the symptoms of autism vary, so do the routes to obtaining a diagnosis.
Some children are identified as having developmental delays before obtaining a diagnosis of autism and may already receive some services or therapy. Because many of the behaviors associated with autism are shared by other disorders, various medical tests may be ordered to rule out or identify other possible causes of the symptoms being exhibited.
At first glance, some persons with autism may appear to have intellectual disability, a behavior disorder, problems with hearing, or even odd and eccentric behavior. To complicate matters further, these conditions can co-occur with autism.
However, it is important to distinguish autism from other conditions, since an accurate diagnosis and early identification can provide the basis for building an appropriate and effective educational and treatment program.
Because the cause of autism is unknown, autism diagnoses are based purely on observations or reports of behaviors. Unlike many medical syndromes, autism is not a disease. It is not contagious and are not yet treatable through medication (though medicine can help some symptoms).
ASDs are developmental disorders that reflect differences in the way children develop from very early on and that continue to affect developmental into adulthood.
Whether you or your child's pediatrician is the first to suspect autism, your child will need to be referred to someone who specializes in diagnosing ASD. This may be a developmental pediatrician, a psychiatrist or psychologist, and other professionals that are better able to observe and test your child in specific areas.
Often, the time immediately after the diagnosis is a difficult one for families, filled with confusion, anger and despair. These are normal feelings. But there is life after a diagnosis of autism. Life can be rewarding for an individual with an autism spectrum disorder and all the people who have the privilege of knowing that individual. While it isn't always easy, you can learn to help your child find the world an interesting and loving place.
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Dude fucked her brains out like she needed it....love how he scooped his jizz out and made her eat it....so much win...
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you climbed up a tree with your guy, and he fucked you? LMFAO
Just the ''Average girl next door type'' Wouldn't kick her out of bed though.
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four years on and must be well experienced by now.
Still, Fucking Good Vid!
i would love to knock her up
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I have seen another video where she says 58.
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Stock market learning
Stock market learning techniques
Stock market learning tricks
Stock market learning 2018
Most investors jump into the markets without taking the time to do any legwork. They assume by reading a few books, listening to the talking heads on CNBC and following a few so-called experts, they are ready to take on the stock market. The market is a mighty beast that has a win ratio of more than 90%. Only 10% of investors can consistently claim to make walk away with gains.
Stock Market Learning Lesson 2: Get a grip on your emotions The ordinary individual regardless of their background is almost always on the receiving end of the stick when it comes to investing. The reason for this predicament is predicated upon the fact that the typical person leaps before he thinks. In other words, the decision-making process is driven by their emotional state. Emotions and investing are like oil and water, no matter how hard you try they will never mix. Emotional traders are bankrupt traders. Throw emotions out of the window; kill them on sight.
The solution The solution to this dilemma is dangerously simple. In fact, it is so simple that its simplicity is what makes it so hard for the multitude to implement. As we stated emotions should be shot on sight; the acronym shoot and ask questions later is highly applicable in this instance. Emotions should never be allowed to have a seat at the discussion table. To be a successful investor one needs to do the opposite of their useless emotions are dictating. There is simply no place for any extreme deviation from the norm when it comes to investing, and euphoria and panic are extreme deviations from the norm


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WEDNESDAY, July 6
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"Franca Sozzani" (TV-PG, L)
VOGUE ITALIA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF FRANCA SOZZANI IS THE GUEST JUDGE - The final four girls put their personality to the test when they meet one-on-one with Vogue Italia's editor-in-chief, Franca Sozzani. Tyra directs the girls during a motion editorial challenge that requires them to bring their poses to life with movement and emotion. Following this week's double elimination, Tyra premieres her directorial debut of "Disturbato." Franca Sozzani is this week's guest judge (#1511).


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[SatNews] Talk about recycling! These soft drink cans get launched into space...no deposit no return?
York has hosted a space race with a difference - in which pupils competed to squeeze satellite technology into a soft drinks can.
The Priory School in Hitchin Hertfordshire, won the contest run by the UK branch of the European Space Education Resources Office at the University of York.
The unique challenge to students and teachers was to fit all the major components of a satellite, such as power, sensors and a communication system into a can.
Eights schools took part in the UK CanSat Competition at the Resources Office based at the National STEM Centre at the university.
It was the first year that a national competition has been run in the UK – with teams taking part from England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The highlight was the launch event of each CanSat at Elvington Airfield, where the teams presented their designs to a panel of judges.
The Priory School was announced as the winner of the beginners' category and Bearsden Academy, Glasgow, as winner of the advanced category. The Priory School was declared overall winner, meaning pupils will go on to the European contest in Norway in June.
Tom Lyons, a Teacher Fellow at the Resources Office, said: "This project gives students the taste of a real space project. Every school that entered has shown innovation and flair. We hope that the CanSat competition inspires the students to continue their interest in space related projects."


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Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
Dec 28th, 2018
Healthy Snacks for the Road
School's out, the sun is shining, and the open road beckons. When you take off to parts unknown this summer, don't leave your good eating habits behind. Staying healthy while traveling means you can enjoy the trip even more once you arrive at your destination.
Protein and fat: a happy couple
Whether you're cobbling together a series of minimeals between taxis and airport stops, or having a long leisurely lunch on the train, build your repast with the protein-carbohydrate-fat triad. Protein and fat take longer to digest, providing you with extra staying power, while carbohydrates provide much-needed energy to prolong your travel stamina. Keep in mind that sitting on a train or car or on an airplane demands much less energy than your daily work-a-day activities, so listen to your body's needs and eat only when hungry.
- At home, prep bite-sized hunks of cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and edamame (cooked soybeans)
- Buy ready-made single-serving yogurts, protein-rich energy bars, and packs of nuts and seeds
Pack perishables in a small cooler.
Carb(s)—not a four-letter word
Your journey won't be complete without a carry-on of carbs. "Carbohydrates," says Elson Haas, MD, author of Staying Healthy with Nutrition, "are a quick source of energy for the body, easily converted to glucose, the fuel for the body's cells." Make your carbohydrates complex (not refined) by choosing whole-grain pretzels, crackers, cereal, and tortillas, and whole fruits and vegetables.
For fiber, vitamins, and minerals, as well as color for your menu, fruits and vegetables make ideal travel mates.
- Pack fruits that don't bruise easily, such as apples, grapes, pears, and cherry tomatoes
- Dried fruit—raisins, apricots, pineapple, mangoes, papaya, and so on—pack a punch with minerals and fiber
- Tuck into an assortment of sugar snap peas, cucumber spears, and carrot and celery sticks with a side order of salad dressing, hummus, or black bean dip for an abundance of antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins
- For a treat, make your own trail mix with nuts, seeds, dried apples, raisins, dates, chocolate or carob chips, and low-sugar, high-fiber cereal
This trove will come in handy if you find yourself out of food and in the midst of a long layover at the airport or at the tail end of a long drive.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
Drink lots of water before you embark on your journey and by avoiding alcohol and caffeinated beverages while en route. Make water a constant travel companion or sip decaffeinated teas or fruit juice mixed with bubbly water.
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Even though Boulder leaders had planned for a different kind of catastrophic flood than the one that occurred in September, much of their planning and mitigation efforts paid off anyway during the five-day deluge.
Boulder Mayor Matt Appelbaum and City Manager Jane Brautigam described the lessons they learned from September's floods to more than 350 people at the 39th Annual Natural Hazards Research and Applications Workshop in Broomfield on Monday. The four-day conference at the Omni Interlocken hotel brings together researchers and practitioners to talk about disasters, weather and other hazards.
As part of a plenary session, Appelbaum described how the city's extensive amount of open space, multi-use creek paths, high-hazard property acquisition and collaboration with other organizations helped mitigate the effects of the flood on the city, and assisted in the rebuilding process afterward.
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Discontinue PEP?
Dr. Bob,
I've read your forum for questions about PEP, as I am currently taking it, and I have one for you. I had receptive protected anal sex on Saturday with a guy, and the condom broke. We found out after he already had an orgasm inside of me, so I was definitely exposed to his semen. He had an HIV test 4 months ago that was negative, and although he denied unprotected anal sex since then, I was concerned and got PEP that night, with a negative baseline HIV test.
He then got tested the following Monday, two days later, with a rapid HIV oral test that was negative. He described the situation at the clinic and was also given a PCR RNA test, which I was surprised but happy to hear about.
I am thinking of discontinuing the meds because I am extremely nauseous and it is interfering with my responsibilities. Since the risk is so low, I don't know if PEP is worth it.
In the meantime, I am considering stopping the Kaletra because it is definitely making me sick as I take it in the evening and get the same symptoms, continue the Truvada until his PCR comes back in a week or so, and then stopping it altogether if it is negative.
- Is starting a 3 regimen PEP and then going to a 2 regimen PEP worse than just starting at 2? They offered me just Truvada or Truvada/Kaletra and I chose the latter, but am regretting that, as the studies show no difference in outcomes from using a PI or just nucs.
2)Does it sound reasonable to stop PEP after a negative antibody test, even though it can't account for the previous 3 months? Is it crazy to continue PEP after a negative PCR test?
Thanks so much.
WIth gratitude, A concerned inquirer
Hi Concerned Inquirer,
These are exactly the kinds of questions you should be discussing with the HIV physician specialist who is monitoring your course of PEP. As I have frequently stated in this forum, anyone who has had an HIV exposure significant enough to warrant a course of PEP should be followed by an HIV specialist physician. (See below.) An HIV physician specialist is best equipped to evaluate and document your actual degree of risk; advise whether PEP should be discontinued or modified; evaluate and manage all intercurrent symptoms, including those related to PEP side effects and/or toxicities; and arrange for and interpret post-PEP follow-up tests.
From the limited information you provided, I agree PEP would not be warranted if your top gun tests HIV-antibody negative and has an undetectable quantitative HIV plasma PCR RNA.
To answer your specific questions:
Cutting back immediately to a two-drug regimen in this case is reasonable. (I doubt you need PEP at all.)
A negative HIV-antibody test from the source is extremely encouraging. Add an undetectable PCR RNA and I would advise it's perfectly reasonable to discontinue your PEP.
Good luck.
Dr. Bob
PEP meds timing slip-up ... help! (PEP AND THE NEED FOR HIV SPECIALIST, 2009) Sep 23, 2009
Dear Dr Bob,
I asked this question a few days ago, but didn't get a response, maybe cos I go the day wrong (d'oh) ... I've been wracking my brain since this happened. I'd be tremendously grateful if you could give me some advice!
After a relatively low risk encounter in a sauna in the early hours of Sunday the 13th (5 seconds of insertive anal after someone sat on me without my permission; I'd seen this guy bottoming with someone else previously), I was prescribed PEP and started my regimen of Truvada and Kaletra within 6 hours of the exposure.
So far I've taken my meds religiously at 9am (Truvada + Kaletra) and 9pm (Kaletra), as close to the 12 hour mark as possible, never more than 10 minutes out ... I've been informed that I can vary my dosage time by about one hour on this regimen without worrying.
The morning of day 7 of the regimen, I slept through my alarm. A friend phoned me and woke me up, which struck me as weird, and I immediately realised and took my meds at 10:40am.
Is my delay of between 1hr 40m and (as far as the treatment leaflets are concerned) 40m cause for significant concern?
Most of the questions regarding missed or lapsed doses on these forums refer to people who've been on meds for ages, and my documentation from the healthcare provider simply says "don't miss meds and take them on time", with lots of scary language. Am I at significant risk for PEP failure, as far as the science is concerned, due to this lapse?
Response from Dr. Frascino
Setting aside the issue of whether PEP should have even been recommended for such a "relatively low risk encounter," your concerns about a one-hour-forty-minute delay in dosing is not a problem. This will not affect the efficacy of your PEP regimen. As I have mentioned frequently in this forum, I do recommend that anyone who has had an HIV exposure significant enough to warrant a course of PEP be followed by an HIV specialist physician for a number of reasons. (See below.) Such a specialist could have easily calmed your fears over issues, such as a delayed or missed dose. He would also more completely evaluate your HIV-acquisition risk and advise whether PEP is really warranted.
Now that we have that cleared up, I was wondering exactly how sauna-boy managed to impale himself on your throbbing tallywhacker without your permission???
Good luck!
Dr. Bob
Will PEP help me (PEP AND THE NEED FOR HIV SPECIALIST, 2009) Jun 24, 2009
Dear Doctor Frascino,
I had written to you earlier also. I do understand that sheer volume of mail does not permit you to answer every mail.
I made the mistake of seeing a sex-worker and had vaginal intercourse with her. I used a condom, and I think did not break or tear during the act which lasted for 12-15 minutes, but what really bothers me is
She applied baby oil for lubrication; oil is known to make latex very porous and considering the duration was 12-15 minutes.
The condom, though latex, did not state "for disease prevention" - per CDC.
I do not know of her HIV status, and upon asking she got nasty. But due to occupation she would certainly qualify as 'high risk'
This was on a Saturday, June 20, and after visiting several ERs I was able to get Truvada prescribed - which I started on the 60th hour.
What are my chances ? and should I request my Physician to consider a 3/4 drug combination ?
I would also like to note that I found the website, answers to queries, and information on PEP very useful. Something that the government should have been doing. I also wanted to share with you that - So you and your foundation can continue to offer support and help, I will make a financial contribution to the foundation.
Response from Dr. Frascino
From the information you provided I would not have recommended a course of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
You are correct that oil-based lubricants applied to latex condoms can cause the latex to denature making them more likely to fail (break). However, your condom remained intact per your report.
Most sex workers are well versed in safer sex practices and know to use latex (or polyurethane) condoms. (Then again they should also know not to use oil-based lubricants on latex!)
My advice now that you've been started on Truvada as PEP for a questionable exposure (at best) is that you consult an HIV specialist. He will review your exposure history in greater detail and advise whether PEP should be continued or modified. If you continue with PEP, he will monitor you for side effects and toxicities. He will also set up and interpret post-PEP HIV testing out to six months. I'll reprint below some information on the desirability of having an HIV specialist involved in supervising those who have had an HIV exposure significant enough to warrant a course of PEP. As mentioned above, I would not have recommended PEP!
Good luck. Thank you for your interest in making a donation to the Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation (www.concertedeffort.org).
Be well!
Dr. Bob
EMS Exposure (PEP AND THE NEED FOR HIV SPECIALIST) Mar 2, 2009
A patient of mine had projectile vomiting and some of it landed in my mouth and eyes. There was no way I could have avoided this. I do not think there is a risk of HIV transmission, however, the hospital put me on Viread and Combivir as a precaution. The patient was homeless, intoxicated, and not forthcoming of his medical history.
What do you think of this situation?
Response from Dr. Frascino
Vomitus (like saliva, urine, tears, sweat, nasal mucous and feces) is not considered to be a risk for HIV transmission unless there is visible blood present. PEP was most likely not warranted. As with all people who have had a potential exposure significant enough to begin a PEP regimen, I recommend you be evaluated and followed by an HIV specialist physician. (See below.) He will take a detailed history and advise whether or not PEP should be continued or modified. Also, since you know the potential source patient, he could be contacted and asked to undergo HIV screening.
Good luck.
Dr. Bob
pep and the worst year of my life. (PEP AND THE NEED FOR HIV SPECIALIST) Jul 13, 2008
I'm a bit nervous because I just took PEP and I don't know what the side effects are so maybe you can help out with it.
I've been having pains in my right abdomen for about a month now but my liver enzymes are normal. I'm still a bit scared because it is where my liver is.
Yesterday, I has receptive anal sex with a stranger. I put a condom on him and he was doing what he was doing. Then he said, I THINK SOME ONES COMING, So I look around, there was nobody there and looked behind me. Saw that the condom with lube was on the floor and his zipper was zipped up. Didn't think anything of it. Went home and pooped. I saw a glob of his semen in the toilet and was going to kill myself.
My possible exposure before this one was 4 months ago. It was anal receptive without condom with a guy I barely knew who I can't get in touch with. I came down with flu symptoms and was told to test at 3 months and then 6 months and then a year because I got really sick.
So my result was negative today before I started pep. I wanted to know if my testing window period will change for the sexual encounter that took place 4 months ago or should I trust in a 4 month negative??????
PEP treatment is 1 month.
When should I test again.
Should I stop taking the pep?
Does pep have hiv in it that will effect me if I have previously been exposed(4 months ago), ruining my chances of being negative?
I've had the worst luck any guy can have. I didn't have sex for 4 months and the one day I decided to cruise, I got violated.
Will pep have a bad effect on me if I am infected and don't know it from the 4 month issue?
I know that you're the only one that can answer these questions for me.
Response from Dr. Frascino
Why would you think I am the only one who could answer your questions! Your questions are not uncommon or particularly challenging. Any HIV specialist should be able to help. I'm a bit concerned by your first statement, ". . . I just took PEP and I don't know what the side effects are . . . ." The prescribing physician (hopefully an HIV specialist) should have explained potential side effects at the time the medications were recommended. I can't specifically answer this question, because side effects are different from person to person and also the range of potential side effects differs depending on which antiretroviral medications are in the PEP regimen. I'm also concerned about several of your other questions, such as "Does PED have HIV in it?" Questions like this demonstrate a profound lack of understanding of post-exposure prophylaxis and antiretroviral therapy. (The brief response is no, of course these medications do not contain HIV!)
Your multiple concerns clearly demonstrate why I strongly recommend that all folks who have had an HIV exposure significant enough to warrant PEP have an HIV specialist involved in their care. The HIV specialist will:
Evaluate and document the HIV risk exposure.
Recommend PEP if warranted.
If PEP has already been started, the HIV specialist will revise, optimize or suggest discontinuation of the PEP regimen as indicated.
Evaluate and manage all PEP-related side effects and toxicities.
Evaluate all symptoms, including potential acute retroviral syndrome symptoms, occurring during the course of PEP therapy.
Arrange for and interpret post-PEP HIV testing.
My advice to you is to contact an HIV specialist. He or she will specifically address all your concerns in detail. I would also suggest that you be a bit more discerning regarding your sexual partners. When that last jerk said "I THINK SOME ONES COMING," apparently he was talking about himself! If he managed to ditch the condom without your realizing it, you really need to pay more attention to "what he is doing while he's doing what he's doing," particularly when he's "doing" you!
Good luck!
Dr. Bob
ARS or PEP side-effect? Jul 3, 2008
Hi Doc,
Thank God for you and this website! Quite concerned over the following:
I'm on PEP (Kaletra and Truvada) after a potential exposure (4 days ago) and noticed yesterday for a time (and again today) that my face is quite warm and I feel flushed. I have had the usual loose stool, stomach-related side-effects of the meds but I'm REALLY hoping that you can tell me if a slight temperature might also be a side effect and not a result of the "ARS" I see so many here concerned about. Obviously self-diagnosis is a BIG mistake, as is worrying and stressing but I'd very much appreciate your honest opinion.
Many thanks
Response from Dr. Frascino
Your question graphically demonstrates the reason I suggest anyone who has had an HIV exposure significant enough to warrant a course of PEP be followed by an HIV specialist. The HIV specialist can document your true degree of HIV risk, optimize PEP regimens, evaluate and manage all PEP-related side effects or toxicities, monitor for and evaluate any possible ARS symptoms and arrange for an interpret all post-PEP HIV tests. Having to take a course of PEP is indeed stressful. Having an HIV specialist involved can significantly reduce that stress. I cannot evaluate symptoms or make diagnoses over the Internet. What I can tell you is that "feeling flushed" and actually having a significant fever are two very different things. Also, even if you were to have an elevated temperature, there are many conditions other than HIV that could be the cause. I can also advise you that symptoms four days after exposure would not be related to HIV. It takes weeks, not days, for the symptoms of acute retroviral syndrome (ARS) to appear.
Dr. Bob
condom broke during the act Jan 20, 2007
First, Thank you so much for this forum.
about 4 days ago i had vaginal sex with a woman who i later discovered to be very high risk. the condom broke during our act and it was less than 3 or four minutes later that i finished. i don't know if she was hiv positive and have no way of finding out. the following day I went to the emergency room and was perscribed ATRIPLA. and of course i am not feeling very well at all on it. I go to the bathroom often and have the symptoms of a low fever at times during the day. cottonmouth, sore throat ...
I live in san francisco, and am wondering if I should have a follow up visit with a specialist in the area. And How I would find such a doctor.
Also was my risk and exposure high enough to warrant such a drastic step as ATRIPLA?
And of course I am completely freaking out that one stupid drunk moment has damaged my body to such a degree, has anyone built a time machine yet?
Response from Dr. Frascino
Personally, I feel anyone who has had an HIV exposure significant enough to warrant a course of PEP should be followed by an HIV specialist, if possible. The HIV specialist would:
Evaluate the risk to see if PEP was really warranted.
Optimize the PEP regimen.
Evaluate and manage PEP-related side effects and toxicities.
Arrange for and evaluate post-PEP HIV testing.
Living in San Francisco, you have many options from which to choose regarding HIV specialist. Certified HIV/AIDS specialist physicians in your area can be located by consulting the American Academy of HIV Medicine Web site, www.aahivm.org.
Finally, if you do find that time machine, let me know. I know millions of folks who want to go back to 2000 and 2004 and recast their presidential vote.
Good luck.
Dr. Bob


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An underage drunken driver who rear-ended an off-duty San Antonio police officer on Fredericksburg Road, running over his motorcycle and dragging him an estimated 100 yards, was ordered Monday to serve 180 days in jail.
Pipe Creek resident James Michael Bennack, who turned 21 last month, was initially charged with intoxication assault causing serious bodily injury and failure to stop and render aid for the wreck one year ago.
The intoxication assault charge was later replaced with a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated after discussions with the officer determined that there was no serious bodily injury, prosecutor Michelle Martin said.
Officer Albert Trevino, who was wearing a helmet, was taken to the hospital for road rash, soft tissue damage and a fractured foot, but he was released after spending one night there for observation, court documents state.
Prosecutors agreed last month to recommend probation in exchange for Bennack's no-contest plea to the hit-and-run offense. He also agreed to a two-year driver's license suspension and to pay restitution to the officer.
State District Judge Philip Kazen on Monday ordered the jail time with work release as a condition of probation.
Bennack was arrested after a witness followed his pickup from the wreck scene and directed police to a nearby apartment complex. When officers arrived, he said, "Sir, I did it. I hit the guy on the bike." A blood test nearly three hours after the wreck revealed a blood alcohol level of .14. The legal limit for those of drinking age is .08.
Since then, Bennack has come to terms with the fact that he has an alcohol and marijuana problem, and he has completed treatment, defense attorney Wallace Ferguson said after the hearing.
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