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Are you really ready to quit?April 28, 2013 on 11:35 am | In Holiday drinking, Law, abuse, alcoholism, binge drinking, codependent, domestic abuse, drinking, drugs, drunk, elder drinking, marijuana, police, probation, recovery, underage drinking | No Comments
In the early days of my recovery, I couldn't stay sober. I'd get 90 days of sobriety or maybe even more, then finally six months. Cause for celebration! Out I went, drunk and sick. My sponsor told me "You don't want to quit drinking." I denied it, but deep down, I knew he was right. I'd get drunk then come back, dragging my drunken butt in to hide behind the apron of mother AA.
Getting sober isn't a matter of just quitting drinking. It has to come from, as it says in the 5th chapter off Alcoholics Anonymous, from an HONEST desire to stop drinking. Not because a few days before Christmas you got drunk again and screwed up your family's enjoyment of the holidays.
Right now, you may be feeling stronger after the drunk of a few days ago. So, now is a good time to get drunk. "No, wait! One more day. By that time most of the wounds I inflicted on me and my family over the holidays won't be so painfull." It's amazing how the next drunk has a way of completely wiping clean the pain of that last drunk!
Don't B.S. yourself. You either want sobriety or you don't. I know what it's like to want to get drunk. There were times when nothing would stop my compulsion to drink, not even an AA meeting. I would hate myself, but I knew that as soon as the meeting was over, so was my sobriety. It's a continuous nightmare. It only gets worse, never better.
Alcoholism is a disease that tells you don't have a disease, all the while pushing you further down the ladder. "This time will be different, than my last drunk." And so, the cycle continues until you have lost everything and even maybe, your life. Alcoholism is a progressive disease AND it only gets worse, never better.
Drinking less, eating before you drink, not drinking until your work is done and so many other attempted escapes from the ferocity of alcohol will only delay the inevitable. Wow! Drunk again, how'd that happen?
Listen, I love you all because I know how bleak things can get. Just stay sober today, go to an AA meeting and don't worry about tomorrow. One day at a time.
Oh, and revisit the video in the blog before this one. It may change your life. Oh, by the way. Smoking a joint then getting behind the wheel increases your chance of having an accident by as much as 50%. It's true.!!
God Bless you my brothers and sisters.
Underage Drinking – Good NewsAugust 2, 2011 on 11:01 am | In Holiday drinking, Law, abuse, alcoholics, alcoholism, binge drinking, domestic abuse, drinking, drugs, drunk, elder drinking, police, probation, recovery, underage drinking | No Comments
The perception is, is that underage drinking in the U.S. is on the rise. Well, the good news is, underage drinking is down dramatically. The proportion of high school seniors who have ever consumed alcohol is down. The percentage of high school seniors who drink at any time is down - way down.
Drinking among 12 – 17 year olds has dropped by 65% over the past 23 years. Over-all underage drinking is down more than ever. College students, who always attract a lot of attention in the press, have the lowest rate of drinking in the thirty eight year history of keeping these records. The proportion of students reporting occasional or frequent beer drinking has dropped to an historic 44.8 %. That's down from 73% in 1982.
This news comes from Professor David J. Hanson – University of New York. To see all his findings log on:
This is great news, but we've got a long way to go. The key is educating our young people of the dangers of alcohol at an early age. Take that from a guy who started drinking at age 12.
"Hoot" Hooten Former Chairman of the Santa Maria, California – Under Age Drinking Task Force
Jeret "Speedy" PetersonJuly 28, 2011 on 10:38 pm | In Holiday drinking, Law, Uncategorized, abuse, alcoholics, alcoholism, binge drinking, codependent, domestic abuse, drinking, drugs, drunk, elder drinking, marijuana, police, probation, recovery, underage drinking | No Comments
What a talented young man he was. Here's the headline:
(Reuters) – Olympic silver medalist skier Jeret "Speedy" Peterson has committed suicide near Salt Lake City. Peterson, 29, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Monday night, shortly after he called emergency dispatch to say he was going to kill himself.
He was a silver medalist in the men's freestyle aerials competition at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada.
Peterson's body was found beside his vehicle on a road just outside Salt Lake City. Police said he left a suicide note, but they declined to reveal the contents of the message.
Peterson's death on Monday came three days after the Olympic athlete was arrested in Idaho on suspicion of misdemeanor drunken driving. He was released from the Blaine County Jail in Idaho after posting $500 bail.
He failed three field sobriety tests, including a walk and turn and a one-leg stand, according to a police report.
Peterson pleaded not guilty in paperwork filed by his attorney to the charge of driving under the influence and the speeding citation.
Peterson gained the nickname "Speedy" because coaches thought he resembled the cartoon character "Speed Racer" when wearing his helmet. He invented his signature jump the "Hurricane," a five-twist and three-flip maneuver that landed him the silver medal in Vancouver.
Peterson's behavior at times got him in trouble with the law and sports officials. In 2006, he was sent home from the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy, after a fight, according to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association.
"Speedy's" death, on the heals of Amy Windehouse's death reminds me of what some old drunk told me years ago about alcohol being an equal opportunity destroyer.
If you're like "Speedy," Amy and me, find yourself in a little trouble, often. It's time for a self analysis.
Do something about it before you waste away your life like me and millions of others who have our disease.
God rest "Speedy" and Amy's souls.
"Hoot" Hooten
Weed vs Booze (by popular demand)February 9, 2011 on 1:26 pm | In Uncategorized, abuse, alcoholics, alcoholism, binge drinking, codependent, domestic abuse, drinking, drugs, drunk, elder drinking, marijuana, police, probation, recovery, underage drinking | No Comments
Robin Wms – Marijuana – click on Airchecks and Production at mynameishoot.com for Robin Williams as he talks marijuna.
Colorado and California lead the nation in marijuana legalization with "weed" clinics in abundance. As a result of this apparent relaxation of the laws governing marijuana sales and cultivation, the discussion among alcoholics is, "well if it's not illegal, then it might be okay…" One guy recently said he lost 6 years of sobriety trying "skank" and had a mental meltdown:
"My doctor tells me that my use of cannabis contributed largely to my mental health problems. I thought that because I had been off the booze for six years that I was OK. I was wrong." — Justin C.
I tried the "weed to succeed" program and even considered Marijuana's Anonymous. Those meetings last 3 hours or 30 minutes, whichever comes first — I joke. I can't remember much about 1997, but I can tell you I was stoned every day, and was constantly one hit away from tilt. I saw one movie that year 3 times, and still can't recall large chunks of it.
Paranoia, doomsday syndrome and depression became a way of life for me, but I finally gave it up and was blessed with sobriety. For me, it was just another escape from reality and a dangerous road to go down because it weakened my resolve to not drink. Not surprisingly, I went back out, which means I went back to drinking.
If you have a drinking problem, you have a drinking problem. All the easier softer ways, will only delay your recovery and could, of course, lead to even worse consequences.
God bless and good luck my friends,
The Most Important DUI Video You'll Ever See!!November 20, 2010 on 1:29 pm | In Holiday drinking, Law, abuse, alcoholics, alcoholism, binge drinking, codependent, domestic abuse, drinking, drugs, drunk, elder drinking, marijuana, police, probation, recovery, underage drinking | No Comments
My friends, I have been blessed, or cursed, which ever, only time will tell. This picture, by the way, is of Mindy & Malo (Hoot) Hot 105 Miami.
After living through forty years of ugly, awful, violent, sickenly embarassing alcoholism, I can tell you I have seen the most significant video on DUI I have ever seen. If you or someone you know has a drinkiing problem, SIT DOWN or MAKE THEM SIT DOWN to view this video.
Anyone who views this video will almost certainly, know they have just seen a LIFE CHANGING event.
I don't mean to harp on you about alcoholism, but I do mean to find the evidence someone needs to make a decision about whether or not they should do something about their drinking.
The Greatest Christmas GiftNovember 5, 2010 on 11:58 am | In Law, abuse, alcoholics, alcoholism, binge drinking, codependent, domestic abuse, drinking, drugs, drunk, elder drinking, marijuana, police, probation, recovery, underage drinking | No Comments
Unfortunately, this time of year between Thanksgiving and New Year's, is a very dangerous period for alcoholics and their families. I ruined a lot of seasons for my family, either by not being there for them, or being there but, not all there. Then, of course, there are the dangerous ramifications of being on the road… Drunk!
There couldn't be a better gift for you and your family, than sobriety. Easily said, but not so easily done. So, now is the time to take advantage of my 100% off sale on sobriety. Give me 90 days of AA meetings and if you're still not satisfied and think you have to drink, I'll personally refund all your misery.
At www.mynameishoot.com/ resources and links page, you'll find a variety of ideas to help you get through the holidays. If you're anxious about Thanksgiving, Christmas or the biggest night of drinking OF ALL, New Years, now is the time to either quit drinking or put a few well known tips to work, that may help keep this time of year, safe for you and others.
Personally, I tried everything I could to keep drinking, and never considered not driving, or not drinking over the holiday period. So think about being honest with yourself. If you have decided to drink anyway, make your intentions known and try to find a designated driver. Being more responsible during this time of year will at least show your friends and family that you're doing something about your drinking.
Holiday Tips from Others on www.about.com/alcoholism
Visitors to the Alcoholism site at About.com over the years have shared their personal tips on dealing with the pressures of the Holiday Season. Click on their names to read their suggestions. More holiday ideas are listed in Part II.
Have Fun!
The holidays are supposed to be a happy time, there many ways to have fun without drinking and have a safe and sober holiday.
For those you know who are in recovery – to encourage them through the holidays – there are many online recovery gift shops available where you can find that special gift for that special person.
"Things your problem drinker doesn't want you to know"September 30, 2010 on 12:05 pm | In Law, abuse, alcoholics, alcoholism, binge drinking, codependent, domestic abuse, drinking, drugs, drunk, elder drinking, marijuana, police, probation, recovery, underage drinking | 1 Comment
I don't know how I survived in my drunken world. Everything around me was crumbling. Alcoholism is a fatal illness in more ways than one. When someone you know appears to have a drinking problem," I mean no disrespect when I say, "Run as fast as you can and don't look back!!" That is number one.
Once you've had the requisite "talk" and he/she says he/she will do something about it, that's when you (2) must demand to know exactly what he/she intends to do to stop drinking. Of course, unbeknownst to you, he/she may, at first, go underground wi th his/her drinking. So there will likely be more out-of-town business trips, for secret drinking. No one will know. No harm no foul, right? When you find out, you break-up, (3) or threaten to. Year in and year out, that will be the scenario you'll exist under. (refer to number one recommendation)
The alcoholic is very crafty and will give you a variety of reasons causing him/her to drink. Job pressure usually tops the list. "It's just a passing phase; I'll cut back, maybe if I find a job in some other town, I'll be okay." Greener pastures. The alcoholic is constantly tries to outrun his self, but when he/she gets to the greener pasture, the old drunk shows up.
You need to know what to do if your loved one is a problem drinker. If you think he/she is a problem drinker, he/she probably is. You MUST KNOW WHAT TO DO..! Find Alanon on my resourses page at mynameishoot.com. This is a take-no-prisoners illness and you need to take it as seriously as you can. I don't mean to be so dark, but I have to. Alanon is for the non-drinker in an alcoholic family. You'll quickly learn what others have done and are doing to survive in an alcoholic environment.
God bless you my beautiful friends. If you're suffering, I have some solutions. Send me a note; it'll be just between you and me. email@example.com
Lawn Mower Driver TaseredSeptember 6, 2010 on 5:00 pm | In Law, abuse, alcoholics, alcoholism, binge drinking, codependent, domestic abuse, drinking, drugs, drunk, elder drinking, marijuana, police, recovery, underage drinking | No Comments
Steve's no stranger down at the station house. All he wanted is to get some oysters down on the corner. He was "Fixen" to do so when the long arm of the law, interceded.
Are You An Alcoholic?September 1, 2010 on 11:02 am | In Law, alcoholics, alcoholism, binge drinking, codependent, domestic abuse, drinking, drugs, drunk, elder drinking, marijuana, police, probation, recovery, underage drinking | No Comments
Should I cut down on my drinking? Or Quit?
With fall here, screaming kids back to school and Labor Day behind us, it might be a good time to assess whether or not you're drinking too much. The dangers of not knowing where you stand on the "Drunk O Meter," could be catastrophic. You could lose everything; your family, kids, job and worse yet, your life or someone else's life. The thing about alcoholism, as we say in my recovery program, is that it is the only disease that tells "you don't have a disease."
Here are a few things to consider: First, visit my site www.mynameishoot.com, then do a little self evaluation. If you have been drinking at a level that is considered high risk or heavy drinking, usually described as five or more drinks in one sitting, then you may want to consider making a change to your drinking pattern. — Or quit altogether. But which is the best choice for you? Should you try moderating your alcohol consumption, or should you try to quit?
Many people do learn to moderate their drinking and are successful in returning to a low risk drinking pattern. There are support groups for those who are trying to cut down or moderate their drinking. One of the best resources I've found, covering all aspects of drinking is, www.about.com/alcoholism.
When Cutting Down Doesn't Work
If you try to cut down, but find that you cannot stay within the limits that you set for yourself, it may be best to quit instead. One of the main reasons that people decide to quit drinking and seek help to do so is because they find they have lost the ability to control the amount they drink; and that is the description of alcoholism!!
You are the person who is in the best position to make the decision of whether to cut down or quit. If you can consistently drink one or two drinks and no more, then you may be able to cut down to a low-risk drinking pattern. But if you find that those first two drinks usually trigger an urge for more, chances are moderation is not an option.
When Quitting Is Advised
There are other reasons that quitting drinking may be a better option for you than moderation or cutting down, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Please visit "Resources and links" at www.mynameishoot.com to see what may work best for you. Completely anonymous. Our thanks to www.about.com/alcoholism for the many resources they provide to those of us who have been dealt the alcoholism card.
I love you guys,
Rock Star JeopardyJuly 14, 2010 on 5:20 pm | In Law, abuse, alcoholics, alcoholism, binge drinking, drinking, drugs, drunk, elder drinking, marijuana, police, recovery, underage drinking | No Comments
Three of Rock 'n Roll's baddest boys play Rock Star Jeopardy…. Hilarious!!!
Check out this hilarious parody of Jeopardy – Keith Richards, Ozzy Osbourne and Marilyn Manson compete in, "Rock Star Jeopardy"
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Vanishing twin syndrome is a condition in which one of two fetuses
disappears sometime during the first 12 weeks of a pregnancy.
Early in a multiple pregnancy, it is possible for a woman to
miscarry one fetus and to notice some vaginal bleeding or to notice nothing
unusual. Sometimes the embryo or fetus is reabsorbed by the mother's
Vanishing twin syndrome may be caused by too little of the hormone
that supports pregnancy (human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG). It does not
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Stephen Q. Miller, District 3 Supervisor of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors Arizona native and resident of Pinal County for more than 40 years, Stephen Q. Miller took office in January 2013 as District 3 Supervisor representing the Casa Grande region. Supervisor Miller was nominated by his peers on the board to be the first Chairman of the now five-member Pinal County Board of Supervisors. Miller served more than ten years on the Casa Grande City Council, giving him valuable experience in public service, budget management and leading government out of more than one fiscal crisis. Miller's professional experience was in the lumber and truss manufacturing business and as a licensed home and commercial builder in Arizona and New Mexico. Miller is past president of the Western Pinal Republican Club and has remained active in civic and political causes throughout his career. He has volunteered with the Casa Grande Food Bank for more than 15 years. While his children were young, Miller was very involved with little league and youth baseball. Miller was a founding member of the Casa Grande Soccer Club, the community's first travelling competitive league. With his wife Laurie, Miller raised three grown children who, as adults now, also call Pinal County home. They have four grandchildren.
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It was my first time to attend a concert at the Hollywood Bowl. I didn't know what to expect. There were thousands of people all trying to get in with their blankets and picnics. The people were patiently waiting to get in and have security check their bags. It almost felt like I was going to a baseball game. We made our way to the West gate entrance. We picked up our ticket, went through security and made our way to our box.
Many people were already there enjoying conversations and food. We enjoyed our picnic of chicken, mashed potatoes, cheese and crackers, smoked pheasant, chocolate, tangerines, and Just Chill drinks. Soon the LA Philharmonic came on stage, followed by guest conductor, Sarah Hicks.
We all stood as the orchestra played the "Star Spangled Banner" to open the nights festivities. I along with most of the crowd sang along to the beautiful melody. As we sat back down music from the past began to play. In celebration of our countries 237th birthday the concert hosted a variety of classic Americana songs.
Just before intermission the LA Philharmonic performed the songs to salute the Armed Forces. As each song began, Sarah Hicks called out the branch of service men & women that called it theirs. The veterans of each branch stood as the crowd recognized them with applause thanking them for their service. Many veterans were in the crowd that night. it was neat to see them spread out throughout the stadium.
Intermission came and went with the stretching of our legs. The crowd stood and chatted as we all waited for the second half of the concert where Josh Groban would sing and fireworks would follow.
The crowd loudly cheered as Josh Groban came out on the stage. It was the first time I'd heard him live, and it was fantastic that he sounds just as good live as he does on his recordings. Some artists don't sound quite the same, as I have noticed, my ear being trained from growing up in a musical family to hear the slight differences that many can't recognize. No ones perfect, but I have no complaints from the performance given.
My brother is also a fan of Josh Groban, and since he couldn't be at the concert because he was in Washington, I decided to call him on one of my favorite songs, "February Song." I hoped he would be able to hear some of the concert alright. On this song Josh Groban plays the piano and sings at the same time, a talent that few have, but I would say most girls would swoon over any guy who could play and sing as effortlessly as Josh Groban did.
Cuban jazz trumpeter, Arturo Sandoval, joined Josh Groban for two number, "Un Alma Mas", and "Broken Vow," which was phenomenal! There's something special about a beautiful trumpet sound, it could be that I have a soft spot for it as I played the trumpet and was always trying for the perfect sound, but it moves me. "Broken Vow" was full of emotion and I believe it was before this song that Josh Groban had the crowd laughing. He was giving an introduction when he said something along these lines," I know most of you here are on a date because the 4th of July is a romantic holiday," the crowd laughed, "What? Patriotism is sexy!" the crowd continued to laugh, "but this next song is a break-up song." Break-up song or not josh Groban and Arturo Sandoval are an amazing musical pair.
Josh Groban got the crowd moving showcasing his amazing musical team and his skills on percussion during "Voce." He was later joined by the Tribe of Judah for "I Believe," which gave the song a nice gospel feel. What Josh Groban concert would be complete without "You Raise Me Up," during which he had the crowd sing along. He gave us one last encore before the fireworks singing "Smile."
The LA Philharmonic than took full control of the stage as they performed John Philip Sousa songs, "The Washington Post," "Semper Fidelis," and "The Stars and Stripes." Along with the classic Americana music was an incredible display of pyrotechnics by Souza. They lit up the night sky behind and above the Hollywood Bowl. Although I attended the concert on the 3rd of July it felt like a true 4th of July celebration!
I can't wait for my next Hollywood Bowl experience. Visit the Hollywood Bowl website to purchase tickets, and learn more about their upcoming concerts.


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BARRINGTON — A large gathering of family and friends came together recently to celebrate the presentation of the Girl Scout Silver Award to Camden Lee Tillinghast, a member of Cadette Troop 12046 of Barrington. Joel Sherburne, a family friend, served as master of ceremonies.
After the opening ceremonies, Joel introduced Camden, an A student at Somersworth Middle School and a 13 year member of the Roger E. Cardin Jr. American Legion Post 114 of Barrington. Among honored guests were Camden's advisors, Beverly and Ellis "Sarge" Lowry, Andrea Lowry, and Ilene Lowry Massingham. Also introduced were Jackie Cilley, Camden's friend, and Camden's great-grandmother, Dorothy Fitzpatrick of Kittery, Maine.
Joel then outlined the requirements to earn the Silver Award, the second highest award a Cadette can earn. Continuing on, Joel proceeded to list Camden's accomplishments during her six years as a Girl Scout — 199 try-its, badges, and IP'S along with to many patches to count. As a Jr., she earned the Bronze Award. She is CPR/First Aid certified and babysitter certified. She has earned the Cadette Challenge Pin, Jr. and Cadette Leadership Pin, Safety Award Pin, Girl Scout Program Aid Pin and Patch, Presidents Award for Educational Excellence, Community Service Pin within Girl Scouts, and the Community Service Award Pin for service outside Girl Scouts. Andre Lowry, a Silver and Gold Award recipient presented Camden with her Silver Award pin.
Andrea then challenged Camden "to go for the Gold.". She also stated she and her family would be there to help and give any guidance she would need to reach her goal. Joel read a citation from Gov. John Lynch honoring Camden for her accomplishments in scouting and for receiving the Silver Award. Commander Clayton Bousquin of the American Legion Post 114 and Camden's grandfather presented her with a certificate of commendation for her service to the Post and her active participation to the Girl Scout organization. Jackie Cilley spoke of Camden's accomplishments through scouting and how scouting can only help her in the future of any endeavors she pursues and her perseverance in obtaining the Silver Award. Bonnie-LeeBousquin, Camden's co-leader and grandmother, read a poem called "A Penny and the Girl Scout Story." She then presented Camden with a 2012 penny to commemorate her earning the Silver Award and to remember that 2012 is the 100th birthday of Girl Scouting, The Year of the Girl.
Camden received many beautiful gifts and she, in return, presented "Sarge" with the history of the cemetery she restored as her Silver Award project. A homemade clay bear charm bracelet was given to "Sarge's" wife Beverly and Camden gave her grandmother a Silver Award music box. Joel was really surprised when Camden presented him with a pumpkin floral arrangement she made especially for him to thank him for giving her the Rochester Fair Ambassador Choice Award for a pumpkin floral arrangement she had made for the Girl Scout booth. Camden thanked her advisors and everyone for attending her award ceremony and to enjoy the food that Andrea and Ilene furnished for the evening.
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BARRINGTON — A large gathering of family and friends came together recently to celebrate the presentation of the Girl Scout Silver Award to Camden Lee Tillinghast, a member of Cadette Troop 12046 of Barrington. Joel Sherburne, a family friend, served as master of ceremonies.


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This year's Winter Guide comes right on time. The days are shorter, the air is chillier and, as of the time of this writing, snow was finally in the forecast. Those of you who long for the pure, piney solitude of first tracks on the Taos steeps can use our updated, improved ski grid to branch out to other locations (Sipapu usually opens first!) or explore some of the top local destinations for great snowshoeing. If you're less thrilled about traipsing around in the cold, at least learn how to bundle up—or just cozy up at one of Santa Fe's welcoming bars for some inner-warming libations. Finally, if you do nothing else, read Anicca Cox's soaring tribute to winter in northern New Mexico—an homage to the truly incomparable magic of a Santa Fe winter.
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In last week's journal club we read about a recent paper in Psychological Science with a very clear message: It should be the norm for researchers to post their data upon publication. In the article, the author (Uri Simonsohn) lays out the major reason why he thinks posting data is a good idea: It helps our field catch scientific fraud in action (e.g., fabricated data). Simonsohn details some methods he has used in the past to catch fraud in the paper and on his new blog over at datacolada.org (I'll have mine blended!).
I agree that posting data will make it harder for people to fabricate data. However, my favorite reason to increase norms for posting data has nothing to do with data fabrication.


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Breastfeeding benefits toddlers and young children…
nutritionally, immunilogically and psychologically.
source : http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html
* Nursing toddlers benefit NUTRITIONALLY
* Nursing toddlers are SICK LESS OFTEN
* Nursing toddlers have FEWER ALLERGIES
* Nursing toddlers are SMART
* Nursing toddlers are WELL ADJUSTED SOCIALLY
* Nursing a toddler is NORMAL
* MOTHERS also benefit from nursing past infancy
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Nursing toddlers benefit NUTRITIONALLY
* Although there has been little research done on children who breastfeed beyond the age of two, the available information indicates that breastfeeding continues to be a valuable source of nutrition and disease protection for as long as breastfeeding continues.
* "Human milk expressed by mothers who have been lactating for >1 year has significantly increased fat and energy contents, compared with milk expressed by women who have been lactating for shorter periods. During prolonged lactation, the fat energy contribution of breast milk to the infant diet might be significant."
— Mandel 2005
* "Breast milk continues to provide substantial amounts of key nutrients well beyond the first year of life, especially protein, fat, and most vitamins."
— Dewey 2001
* In the second year (12-23 months), 448 mL of breastmilk provides:
o 29% of energy requirements
o 43% of protein requirements
o 36% of calcium requirements
o 75% of vitamin A requirements
o 76% of folate requirements
o 94% of vitamin B12 requirements
o 60% of vitamin C requirements
— Dewey 2001
* Studies done in rural Bangladesh have shown that breastmilk continues to be an important source of vitamin A in the second and third year of life.
— Persson 1998
* It's not uncommon for weaning to be recommended for toddlers who are eating few solids. However, this recommendation is not supported by research. According to Sally Kneidel in "Nursing Beyond One Year" (New Beginnings, Vol. 6 No. 4, July-August 1990, pp. 99-103.):
Some doctors may feel that nursing will interfere with a child's appetite for other foods. Yet there has been no documentation that nursing children are more likely than weaned children to refuse supplementary foods. In fact, most researchers in Third World countries, where a malnourished toddler's appetite may be of critical importance, recommend continued nursing for even the severely malnourished (Briend et al, 1988; Rhode, 1988; Shattock and Stephens, 1975; Whitehead, 1985). Most suggest helping the malnourished older nursing child not by weaning but by supplementing the mother's diet to improve the nutritional quality of her milk (Ahn and MacLean. 1980; Jelliffe and Jelliffe, 1978) and by offering the child more varied and more palatable foods to improve his or her appetite (Rohde, 1988; Tangermann, 1988; Underwood, 1985).
Nursing toddlers are SICK LESS OFTEN
* The American Academy of Family Physicians notes that children weaned before two years of age are at increased risk of illness (AAFP 2001).
* Nursing toddlers between the ages of 16 and 30 months have been found to have fewer illnesses and illnesses of shorter duration than their non-nursing peers (Gulick 1986).
* "Antibodies are abundant in human milk throughout lactation" (Nutrition During Lactation 1991; p. 134). In fact, some of the immune factors in breastmilk increase in concentration during the second year and also during the weaning process. (Goldman 1983, Goldman & Goldblum 1983, Institute of Medicine 1991).
* Per the World Health Organization, "a modest increase in breastfeeding rates could prevent up to 10% of all deaths of children under five: Breastfeeding plays an essential and sometimes underestimated role in the treatment and prevention of childhood illness." [emphasis added]
Nursing toddlers have FEWER ALLERGIES
* Many studies have shown that one of the best ways to prevent allergies and asthma is to breastfeed exclusively for at least 6 months and continue breastfeeding long-term after that point.
Breastfeeding can be helpful for preventing allergy by:
1. reducing exposure to potential allergens (the later baby is exposed, the less likely that there will be an allergic reaction),
2. speeding maturation of the protective intestinal barrier in baby's gut,
3. coating the gut and providing a barrier to potentially allergenic molecules,
4. providing anti-inflammatory properties that reduce the risk of infections (which can act as allergy triggers).
Nursing toddlers are SMART
* Extensive research on the relationship between cognitive achievement (IQ scores, grades in school) and breastfeeding has shown the greatest gains for those children breastfed the longest.
Nursing toddlers are WELL ADJUSTED SOCIALLY
* According to Sally Kneidel in "Nursing Beyond One Year" (New Beginnings, Vol. 6 No. 4, July-August 1990, pp. 99-103.):
"Research reports on the psychological aspects of nursing are scarce. One study that dealt specifically with babies nursed longer than a year showed a significant link between the duration of nursing and mothers' and teachers' ratings of social adjustment in six- to eight-year-old children (Ferguson et al, 1987). In the words of the researchers, 'There are statistically significant tendencies for conduct disorder scores to decline with increasing duration of breastfeeding.'"
* According to Elizabeth N. Baldwin, Esq. in "Extended Breastfeeding and the Law":
"Breastfeeding is a warm and loving way to meet the needs of toddlers and young children. It not only perks them up and energizes them; it also soothes the frustrations, bumps and bruises, and daily stresses of early childhood. In addition, nursing past infancy helps little ones make a gradual transition to childhood."
* Baldwin continues: "Meeting a child's dependency needs is the key to helping that child achieve independence. And children outgrow these needs according to their own unique timetable." Children who achieve independence at their own pace are more secure in that independence then children forced into independence prematurely.
Nursing a toddler is NORMAL
* The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that "Breastfeeding should be continued for at least the first year of life and beyond for as long as mutually desired by mother and child… Increased duration of breastfeeding confers significant health and developmental benefits for the child and the mother… There is no upper limit to the duration of breastfeeding and no evidence of psychologic or developmental harm from breastfeeding into the third year of life or longer." (AAP 2005)
* The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends that breastfeeding continue throughout the first year of life and that "Breastfeeding beyond the first year offers considerable benefits to both mother and child, and should continue as long as mutually desired." They also note that "If the child is younger than two years of age, the child is at increased risk of illness if weaned." (AAFP 2001)
* A US Surgeon General has stated that it is a lucky baby who continues to nurse until age two. (Novello 1990)
* The World Health Organization emphasizes the importance of nursing up to two years of age or beyond (WHO 1992, WHO 2002).
* Scientific research by Katherine A. Dettwyler, PhD shows that 2.5 to 7.0 years of nursing is what our children have been designed to expect (Dettwyler 1995).
References [see also position statements supporting breastfeeding]
MOTHERS also benefit from nursing past infancy
* Extended nursing delays the return of fertility in some women by suppressing ovulation (References).
* Breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer (References). Studies have found a significant inverse association between duration of lactation and breast cancer risk.
* Breastfeeding reduces the risk of ovarian cancer (References).
* Breastfeeding reduces the risk of uterine cancer (References).
* Breastfeeding reduces the risk of endometrial cancer (References).
* Breastfeeding protects against osteoporosis. During lactation a mother may experience decreases of bone mineral. A nursing mom's bone mineral density may be reduced in the whole body by 1 to 2 percent while she is still nursing. This is gained back, and bone mineral density may actually increase, when the baby is weaned from the breast. This is not dependent on additional calcium supplementation in the mother's diet. (References).
* Breastfeeding reduces the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. (References).
* Breastfeeding has been shown to decrease insulin requirements in diabetic women (References).
* Breastfeeding moms tend to lose weight easier (References).


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A Contemporary, Rustic Wedding at Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Tarrytown, New York
Vincy and Fong's midsummer wedding was a rustic, elegant affair laced with plenty of personalized and unexpected touches.
Fong popped the question at Blue Hill at Stone Barns under a sky full of fireflies just as the sun was setting. The couple fell head over heels for the locale—so when it came to plan their summer nuptials, they knew they wanted to share the serene spot with their family and friends. "Not a lot of people get to have their wedding a few hundred feet from where they got engaged, so it made it extra special for us to be able to share our memories with our guests while creating new ones," Vincy says.
All of the day's details paid tribute to the rustic setting, from the potted seating assignments to the farm-to-table menu and floral arrangements, filled with fresh fruits and vegetables. "Being a really practical man, Fong is reluctant to buy me flowers. We always joked about buying veggies and tying a ribbon around it," Vincy says. "For our engagement, Fong contacted a florist and had her build an arrangement with things she grew in her garden. It was all edible, and we made a salad out of it the next night!" The pair carried over that idea for the wedding day decorations. Vincy's bouquet was a vibrant green bundle of artichokes, kale, broccolini and chili peppers, and fresh raspberries were woven throughout the centerpieces.
Other fun-filled elements included animal place card holders and seating charts planted alongside chili peppers and herbs in a vintage apple crate. Vincy even designed all of the stationery herself—a modern-meets-rustic invitation suite with gold geometric detailing.
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Okay, I'm still learning programming, and I have this assignment where I have to create a class Message, which 4 instance variables: sender, receiver, subject and body. I have to implement a constructor that takes four parameters and initializes the attributes accordingly.
I have to implement a method isValid() that returns true only if: the Message object on which the method is invoked has a non-empty sender and receiver, and at least one of the body or subject must be a non-empty string.
Along with a toString() method. I understand all this, and here is my code so far. I have no idea what I am doing wrong.
public class Message { String sender; String receiver; String subject; String body; public Message(String sender, String receiver, String subject, String body) { this.sender = sender; this.receiver = receiver; this.subject = subject; this.body = body; } public Message() { this.sender = null; this.receiver = null; this.subject = null; this.body = null; } public static void main (String[] args) { Message trying = new Message(); trying.sender = "sendername"; trying.receiver = null; trying.subject = "Hi"; trying.body = null; System.out.println(trying); System.out.println(trying.isValid()); } public boolean isValid () { boolean flag = false; if (sender.length() > 0 && receiver.length() > 0) flag = true; if(subject.length() >0 || body.length()>0) flag = true; else flag = false; return flag; } public String toString() { return ("From: " + sender + "\n" + "To: " + receiver + "\n" + "Subject: " + subject + "\n" + "Body: " + body); } }
When I run this, I get a runtime exception (it compiles, but when I run) I get this:
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
|The AP reports that what makes Playas, New Mexico an ideal training ground is the fact that it is a real town with real people living there.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is spending $22 million dollars per year on a terror training program within a real town in New Mexico where helicopters buzz overhead in the middle of the night, mock nuclear explosions are drilled and "suicide bombers" are taken down by SWAT teams who pull citizens out of their homes.
The AP reports that what makes Playas, New Mexico an ideal training ground is the fact that it is a real town with real people living there.
There are a number of families in the town that are totally unconnected to the training and go about their daily lives while martial law scenarios are played out around them.
"Just a few years ago it was a ghost town abandoned after a large mining company pulled out," the AP's Rich Matthews reports. "Today, it's a training ground for the unthinkable: Nuclear attacks, invasions and suicide bombings in the United States."
"We have helicopters in the middle of the night flying overhead and explosions that can take place at all hours," resident Kim Kvame says. "It gets to be a part of the background noise that just lets you know you're home after a while."
So, SWAT teams and troops running around with choppers circling overhead, sounds real homely.
Why does the Federal government believe that terrorists would be residing in sleepy small town America?
Why is it important to train SWAT teams to pull people out of homes in American towns?
The answer is simple, because the Federal government sees the citizens of America as possible insurgents or terrorists.
We have previously reported on the Homeland Security initiative titled ENDGAME, which sets as its goal the removal of "all removable aliens" and "potential terrorists."
Playas is owned by New Mexico Tech, constituting a division of the university's Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center. There are plans to expand the center dramatically in the near future.
In 2004 New Mexico Tech bought the town using a $5 million grant from the Department of Homeland Security to begin converting the town into the nation's primary counter-terrorism training facility. Read all about it and view more pictures here.
|Playas, New Mexico
We have previously reported on many incidents where purpose built mock American towns and cities have been used for so called terror training, yet in this case the Feds have gone a step further.
This is not the first FEMA terror training program to raise serious questions.
In May 2006, we exposed the existence of a nationwide FEMA program which is training Pastors and other religious representatives to become secret police enforcers who teach their congregations to "obey the government" in preparation for the implementation of martial law, property and firearm seizures, mass vaccination programs and forced relocation.
A whistleblower who was secretly enrolled into the program told us that the feds were clandestinely recruiting religious leaders to help implement Homeland Security directives in anticipation of a potential bio-terrorist attack, any natural disaster or a nationally declared emergency.
The first directive was for Pastors to preach to their congregations Romans 13, the often taken out of context bible passage that was used by Hitler to hoodwink Christians into supporting him, in order to teach them to "obey the government" when martial law is declared.
|It was stressed that the Pastors needed to preach subservience to the authorities ahead of time in preparation for the round-ups and to make it clear to the congregation that "this is for their own good."
It was related to the Pastors that quarantines, martial law and forced relocation were a problem for state authorities when enforcing federal mandates due to the "cowboy mentality" of citizens standing up for their property and second amendment rights as well as farmers defending their crops and livestock from seizure.
It was stressed that the Pastors needed to preach subservience to the authorities ahead of time in preparation for the round-ups and to make it clear to the congregation that "this is for their own good."
Pastors were told that they would be backed up by law enforcement in controlling uncooperative individuals and that they would even lead SWAT teams in attempting to quell resistance.
Though some doubted the accuracy of this report at the time due to its fundamentally disturbing implications, the story was later confirmed by a KSLA 12 news report, in which participating clergy and officials admitted to the existence of the program.
In 2002, FEMA sought bids from major real estate and engineering firms to construct giant internment facilities in the case of a chemical, biological or nuclear attack or a natural disaster.
Okanogan County Commissioner Dave Schulz went public three years ago with his contention that his county was set to be a location for one of the camps.
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Vikings Turn to Josh Freeman as Starting QB This Week
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Josh Freeman will be the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night against the New York Giants.
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier made the announcement after practice Wednesday. Frazier said Christian Ponder will be the backup, not Matt Cassel.
Freeman will be the third starter in the last four games for Minnesota, assuming he makes it through the week without problems.
Freeman was cut by Tampa Bay on Oct. 3 and signed by Minnesota five days later. The 25-year-old started 59 games over four-plus seasons with the Buccaneers. The former first-round draft pick got a one-year contract with the Vikings (1-4).
Running back Adrian Peterson was missing from practice because of a personal matter. Frazier said he expected him back on Thursday.


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Educators, law enforcement officials meet at school safety summit
There was a meeting of the minds Monday between educators and law enforcement.
Students, teachers and emergency personnel attended the Regional School Safety and Security Summit at Badger Middle School in West Bend, organized by Superintendent Ted Neitzke.
VIDEO: Educators, law enforcement officials meet for school safety summit
"We have a representative from Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Milwaukee Police Department, West Bend Police Department, fire departments in Milwaukee, West Bend," Neitzke said.
North Fond du Lac Superintendent Aaron Sadoff wants to learn more.
"They want to share what they know, not to scare, not to intimidate, but hey, so you know that you can do better. An informed public is a safer public," Sadoff said.
The topics ranged from surviving an active shooter to the latest drug trends.
Milwaukee police Officer Mitch Ross said communication is essential. He works at the Fusion Center, a group designed to share critical information.
"They're like a melting pot of resources. From local law enforcement, again state, and tribal and federal law enforcement agencies, all working together disseminating and putting information out," Ross said.
It was the second year of the summit. The West Bend School District said it hopes to grow it to an even more widespread group next year.


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I'd imagine this would be fun to serve on Halloween.
Though I myself just wouldn't be able to get it down.
I'm cool on hotdogs. And I'm cool on noodles.
But man.
Monday, March 12, 2012
I'd imagine this would be fun to serve on Halloween.
9 comments:
- Countess VonRauber (Heidi) said...
These are great! I can just imagine how the ones in the 2nd picture look while floating in a pot of water. It could be jellyfish stew. I need to try this ;)
- March 12, 2012 at 10:13 AM
- Countess VonRauber (Heidi) said...
I actually found a Youtube video of these things boiling. It really does look like they are swimming :) Pretty amusing!
- March 12, 2012 at 11:43 AM
- Rot said...
Ha...swimming critters.
Thanks for finding that.
- March 12, 2012 at 11:47 AM
- Scared said...
You don't often see a hotdog that is both beautiful and disgusting. Made my day!
- March 12, 2012 at 3:37 PM
- Marrow said...
I don't know about these.
Something just isn't quite right.
- March 12, 2012 at 3:38 PM
- Shotgun_Mario said...
looks like a piece of postmodernist art.
- March 13, 2012 at 12:22 AM
- Jay's Shadow said...
Nope,sorry. I couldn't eat that even with my eyes closed.... :P
- March 13, 2012 at 7:17 AM
- Sara said...
I tried Haggis recently. I imagine these would be similar going down, lol.
- March 13, 2012 at 1:40 PM
- Wikkedmoon said...
Made me gag just thinking about it.
- March 14, 2012 at 12:37 AM


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between a rock and a hard place
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Related to the concept of the Ancient Greeks: "between Scylla and Charybdis." Originated in the United States before 1918 in southwest, possibly in connection with mining.
Prepositional phrase[edit]
between a rock and a hard place
- (idiomatic, US) Bankrupt.
- (idiomatic) In a difficult and inescapable position.
- (idiomatic) Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.
- 1970, David Sim, "Tangent":
- Husbands, it seems to me, are caught between the Rock of Feminism and the Hard Place of their own marriages […]
- 2008 Sept. 11, Eric Dash and Geraldine Fabrikant, "Washington Mutual stock falls on investor fears", New York Times (retrieved 24 Aug 2012):
- If Washington Mutual needs to raise capital quickly, it will very likely find itself between a rock and a hard place, because credit markets have all but closed their doors to troubled banks.
- 1970, David Sim, "Tangent":
- (facing an unpleasant choice): (caught) between the devil and the deep blue sea, between Scylla and Charybdis, be on the horns of a dilemma; between the hammer and the anvil (principally UK)
in a difficult and inescapable position
having the choice between two unpleasant options
- The translations below need to be checked and inserted above into the appropriate translation tables, removing any numbers. Numbers do not necessarily match those in definitions. See instructions at Wiktionary:Entry layout § Translations.
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GRESHAM, Ore. – Searchers found the body of a young Oregon woman who vanished this week on her way to work and a neighbor has been arrested, Gresham police said late Friday night.
The body of Whitney Heichel, 21, was found on Larch Mountain, a remote, forested area east of Gresham, Police Chief Craig Junginger told a news conference.
After collecting DNA and fingerprints and conducting three interviews over three days, police arrested Jonathan Holt, 24, of Gresham, for investigation of aggravated murder, the chief said.
Holt lived in the same apartment complex as Heichel and her husband.
The Starbucks barista reportedly left her apartment for work at about 6:45 a.m. Tuesday on a drive that typically takes less than five minutes.
Her husband, Clint, called police roughly three hours later. He told investigators he tried to reach Whitney multiple times after her boss alerted him that she never arrived for her 7 a.m. shift.
Police said Heichel's ATM card was used at a nearby Troutdale gas station at 9:14 a.m. Tuesday. Two hours later, her sport utility vehicle was found in a Wal-Mart parking lot with the passenger side window smashed.
Missing Oregon barista's cell phone found; police searching for clues
A child later found her cell phone in a field that lies between the gas station and the Wal-Mart, giving investigators another venue to search.
Police have been searching Larch Mountain since Wednesday, believing that Heichel's SUV was driven there.
"To say that this case brought fear and anxiety to the community is an understatement," Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis told the Oregonian on Friday. "Our law enforcement personnel and our community searched for Whitney as if she were a member of their own family."
Detectives interviewed Holt on Wednesday and Thursday before arresting him during a Friday night interview, the chief said.
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There were "many inconsistencies" in Holt's interviews, Junginger said.
Additional crime lab evidence received Friday morning tied him to Heichel's vehicle, the chief added.
It was not immediately known if Holt was represented by a lawyer.
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Clint Heichel gets a hug from Lorilei Ritmiller, mother of Whitney Heichel, as he breaks down after he attempted to speak at a news conference on Thursday.
Jim Vaughn, a family spokesman, addressed the Friday night news conference, thanking police for their commitment in the case.
"Really, words can't begin to express the sadness that our families are experiencing tonight," Vaughn said.
"Whitney was a very loving person," he added. "She was warm, she was kind, she was everything you would want in a friend, relative, spiritual fellow worshipper."
He asked for privacy for the family, saying "our loss and heartache is too much to bear right now."
Police took no questions.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Mount Airy woman injured afrer crashing during chase
What could have been a simple ticket for not coming to a complete stop escalated into a high-speed chase for county deputies Tuesday night.
According to Patrol Lieutenant Gerald LeFevre, deputies on patrol spotted a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer that allegedly failed to stop at the intersection of Pine and Gaylon Streets at around 8:40 p.m.
"The deputy attempted to catch up with the vehicle, which ended up stopping on Forkner Road," LeFevre said.
The deputy then exited his patrol vehicle and attempted to speak with the female driver, who took off as the deputy was talking.
"The officer returned to his vehicle and initiated a pursuit," LeFevre said.
He added that officers reached speeds up to 85 miles per hour during the pursuit.
Pursuing officers chased the vehicle down Orchard View Drive before the driver turned left on Quaker Road.
"During that time, the vehicle was driving erratically, and shortly after turning onto Quaker Road, the driver lost control of the vehicle, rolling it several times before coming to rest in a wooded area off Quaker Road," the lieutenant said.
Officers on the scene were able to get the driver, who was not wearing a seat belt, out of the vehicle, which they were worried would catch fire as a result of the crash.
"She ended up in the passenger floorboard, and deputies detained her until emergency services arrived to treat her for injuries sustained in the crash," LeFevre said.
The driver, identified as Miranda Lashelle Webster, 27, of West Crosswinds Court in Mount Airy, was charged by Trooper Sonny Hiatt of the North Carolina Highway Patrol with driving while intoxicated, failure to stop for blue lights and sirens, driving left of center, driving with no seat belt and driving on a revoked license.
County deputies also charged Webster with felony fleeing to elude police and reckless driving to endanger.
Webster was subsequently transported to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in stable condition, according to Emergency Services Director John Shelton.
She is expected to be served with the charges upon release from the hospital.


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This Guide is adapted from Carlos Perez's Blog (http://www.darkoperator.com/installing-metasploit-framewor/) (which is a must read) with some additions and fixes to make the setup work on OS X El Capitan. This post should help to alleviate some common issues with installing ruby and the Metasploit Framework on OS X. The main issues being that OS X ships with a newer version of Ruby that is not compatible with Metasploit and the version of libiconv installed with OS X causes issues installing the Nokogiri gem.
Xcode and Command Line Development Tools
The first step is to ensure that Software Update has been run and that OS X is updated. Once OS X has been updated, It is time to install Xcode.
Once Xcode has been installed launch Xcode from Applications and agree to the SDK License Agreement.
Install Xcode developer tools by typing:
xcode-select --install
Click Install in the dialog box that pops up and the package will be installed.
Ensure that the latest versions of the Java 8 JRE and JDK are installed.
Install homebrew by running the following command:
ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"
Once Homebrew installs, run 'brew doctor' to finalize the installation of homebrew.
brew doctor
Once homebrew is installed and set up, the PATH needs to be updated to ensure that all homebrew binaries are executed correctly.
echo PATH=/usr/local/bin:/usr/local/sbin:$PATH >> ~/.bash_profile
Once this is done, load the new $PATH by sourcing it.
source ~/.bash_profile
From here we need to ensure that both versions and dupes are loaded into homebrew (We load in dupes for later, as a dependency for nokogiri is located in here.)
brew tap homebrew/versions
brew tap homebrew/dupes
Homebrew Installs
Before Metasploit can be installed, some more dependencies should be installed via homebrew.
This can be installed either via the dmg from their site, or via homebrew. Homebrew tends to keep their packages updated and it is quite easy to install and manage.
brew install nmap
Install Ruby 2.1.8
Now time for the part the most frequently causes issues. Ruby 2.1.7 is recommended as seen in this file. Since Homebrew doesn't have 2.1.7 as an option, we're going to take whatever 2.1.x it can give us. At the time of writing this, the version pulled was 2.1.8 which works perfectly for us.
brew install homebrew/versions/ruby21
Now, the most important part of the ruby installation, Ensuring that the ruby version you are running is in fact 2.1.8.
ruby –v
If the version of ruby is not version 2.1.8, check which ruby binary is being run by default
which ruby
If the binary being run is not the one from the "usr/local/Cellar/ruby21/2.1.8/bin/" directory, then you will need to modify the "~/.bash_profile" file to adjust your path.
nano ~/.bash_profile
Installing and configuring PostgreSQL
Now, time to install the backend database that Metasploit uses.
brew install postgresql --without-ossp-uuid
If the Homebrew install did NOT complete this for you, the next step is to initialize the database for first time usage.
initdb /usr/local/var/postgres
As of 9.3.5_1 it looks like the homebrew installer wraps up by running this command for you.
Ensure that postgreSQL is set to launch on boot by issuing the following:
mkdir -p ~/Library/LaunchAgents
cp /usr/local/Cellar/postgresql/9.4.5_2/homebrew.mxcl.postgresql.plist ~/Library/LaunchAgents/
Start the PostgreSQL service:
launchctl load -w ~/Library/LaunchAgents/homebrew.mxcl.postgresql.plist
Create a new user msf* and a database msf with the user msf as the owner.
createuser msf -P -h localhost
createdb -O msf msf -h localhost
*Remember this password as it will be used when configuring Metasploit
Configuring VNCViewer
As Metasploit uses vncviewer for its VNC payloads, and OS X comes with a VNC client, we need to create the needed vncviewer file that will call the OS X vnc viewer.
echo '#!/usr/bin/env bash'>> /usr/local/bin/vncviewer
echo open vnc://\$1 >> /usr/local/bin/vncviewer
chmod +x /usr/local/bin/vncviewer
Installing Metasploit Framework
Installing the following gems needed for running the framework:
gem install pg sqlite3 msgpack activerecord redcarpet rspec simplecov yard bundler
Download the framework and prepare the directories:
cd /usr/local/share/
git clone https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework.git
cd metasploit-framework
for MSF in $(ls msf*); do ln -s /usr/local/share/metasploit-framework/$MSF /usr/local/bin/$MSF;done
sudo chmod go+w /etc/profile
sudo echo export MSF_DATABASE_CONFIG=/usr/local/share/metasploit-framework/config/database.yml >> /etc/profile
Using brew and bundler the properly supported gems need to be installed.
bundle install
NOTE: Bundler $PATH seems to be screwed at the moment. If bundler is not in your $PATH try running it from the installed location:
$ find /usr/local/lib/ruby -type f -name bundle
$ /usr/local/lib/ruby/gems/2.1.0/bin/bundle install
Now that the framework has been installed, and proper bundles installed. The database connection needs to be configured.
Save the following into /usr/local/share/metasploit-framework/config/database.yml replace <password> with the msf user's password you set earlier.
vi /usr/local/share/metasploit-framework/config/database.yml
adapter: postgresql
database: msf
username: msf
password: <password>
host: 127.0.0.1
port: 5432
pool: 75
timeout: 5
Now that this file has been created, source bash_profile to load the variables for the database.
source /etc/profile
source ~/.bash_profile
Now, to start Metasploit Framework as YOUR USER to it initializes the schema for the database for the first time as a NON ROOT user. Run this from within the /usr/local/share/metasploit-framework directory.
Once the console loads, ensure that the database is connected by issuing:
msf> db_status
it should return:
[*] postgresql connected to msf
Install Armitage
Execute the following commands to prepare the environment and download armitage to the correct location:
brew install pidof
curl -# -o /tmp/armitage.tgz http://www.fastandeasyhacking.com/download/armitage-latest.tgz
tar -xvzf /tmp/armitage.tgz -C /usr/local/share
bash -c "echo \'/usr/bin/java\' -jar /usr/local/share/armitage/armitage.jar \$\*" > /usr/local/share/armitage/armitage
perl -pi -e 's/armitage.jar/\/usr\/local\/share\/armitage\/armitage.jar/g' /usr/local/share/armitage/teamserver
Lastly, create sym links for Armitage:
ln -s /usr/local/share/armitage/armitage /usr/local/bin/armitage
ln -s /usr/local/armitage/teamserver /usr/local/bin/teamserver
Due to the way variables are handled when using sudo, you will need to give the –E option.
sudo –E armitage
sudo –E msfconsole


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We live in a wonderful time for Jewish art. The orthodoxy of 20th century High Modernism has given way to a chaotic but liberated postmodernism willing to try anything, even serious "ethnic" art. Jewish art can be done by anyone with a bit of gumption – just witness Anselm Kiefer's 2010 exhibition "Next Year in Jerusalem." And even though the commercial galleries generally still turn a blind eye, Jewish art by Jews is booming. More and more artists are coming out of the closet and admitting they have a genuine interest in Jewish subjects and ideas. This is evidenced by a least two national Jewish art groups: The Jewish Art Salon based in New York and the Jewish Art Initiative in Los Angeles. Scholar and author Matthew Baigell proclaimed last year in a lecture at the Jewish Museum that "we are in a Golden Age of Jewish Art." And this renaissance has even penetrated Boro Park in the guise of a handful of frum artists including the tenacious Leah Ashkenazy, reviewed in these pages back in September 2001 and February 2006.
Ashkenazy's path to making art is typical of what are often called "outsider artists." After a lifetime of doing something else (for her raising a family and earning a Masters in Literature from Brooklyn College), then, almost by chance, in 1997, she discovered that making paintings was her passion. Not surprisingly, the subjects she draws upon are her own life – growing up in Romania during the Second World War, the Holocaust, the gnawing tragedies of our time in Israel and around the world including 9/11 and, of course, her grandchildren. Ashkenazy sees the subjects of her art as either tzuris or grandchildren. Either way, it is always deeply Jewish.
On August 9, 2001 a Palestinian terrorist blew himself up in the Sbarro Pizzeria at the corner of King George Street and Jaffa Road in Jerusalem. Fifteen Jews died including 8 children. 130 others were injured. In the devastated restaurant parents, infants, children and grandchildren died together. How could a Jewish artist, especially a grandmother, not react? Ashkenazy was one of the few who did that very year. Sbarro Pizzeria (2001) depicts a state of mind rather than a historical event. Blue lines create a three-dimensional grid that connects the viewer's foreground with a scroll that spans the surface and the burnt sienna space beyond. In the center is a hinged object showing the time just before the bombing with a man about to enter a doorway. Above the scroll are 15 candles burning for the victims. Little figures are dotted across the scroll that reads only "Shema Yisroel." The artist shows the painting accompanied by a text that enumerates our oppressors throughout history who wanted to exterminate us: "Today it is the nature of Ishmael who wishes to do the same. But with G-d's help the result is always the same: Jews emerge to life and cannot be destroyed…The Torah is eternal, therefore so are the Jews." It would seem the blue grid is the structure of Jewish life that will endure the tragedies of Jewish history. Today's artists need to take note that contemporary Jewish history; its triumphs and tragedies as well, desperately needs our artistic reaction.
Jewish history is unfortunately rife with other examples, the Spanish Inquisition and Expulsion being a prime instance. Ashkenazy's painting of the same name is subtitled: The Voice of the Victims (2003). She depicts an imagined stage with the curtain pulled back to reveal a mise en scene of Spanish Jewish history. There are four figures "on a golden stage" made up of dots of Jewish silver and gold. One is King Ferdinand, one is Queen Isabella and another is the despised Torquemada, Grand Inquisitor responsible for the deaths of many Jews burned at the stake and fanatical supporter of the mass expulsion of the Jews from Spain. Paradoxically the fourth figure, smaller than the others and dressed in an elaborate purple costume, is perhaps one of the prominent Jews in the Spanish court still hoping for a reprieve. The ensemble is surrounded by ghostly figures with red threads floating and connecting one another. They are the "voices of the victims," they are the anonymous witnesses of Jewish history demanding to be heard.
Why is Ashkenazy so attracted as an artist to Jewish tragedy? My guess is that while the majority of her adult life was lived comfortably in Boro Park as a dutiful wife, mother and grandmother, her childhood was poisoned by the hatred of the Holocaust that howled around her. And as an artist, sensitive to the beauties of the world, her own childhood experiences force her to react to the sufferings of not only her own people but others too. An artistic sensitivity carries with it an awesome responsibility.


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With the holidays over, winter just feels like, well, winter now. Cold, icy and gray, with a blue sky and a few clouds every so often. I shouldn't complain - for as many freezing days we have, we get just as many gorgeous sunny days.
And yet, it's still winter and I miss wearing flip flops. My hair and skin are so dry and I'm in perpetual need of a pedicure (a manicure, too, for that matter). My nails are sadly neglected! Jamie's feet are actually much nicer than mine since he always wears socks, and I refuse to wear socks around the house, for some reason that I don't even understand, even when my feet are cold.
Yesterday, I woke up to snow - not too much at first, just a light dusting. And although Coloradans should be able to handle driving in the snow pretty well, there are still those who drive like complete morons. Hence, the 300 plus accidents reported yesterday morning in Denver.
When I started out, I didn't think it would be too bad, but once I was on the highway, I saw the nightmare of sliding, skidding and crashing unfold. It took me 45 minutes to drive just 10 miles, and with 40+ miles of my commute still left, there was no way I could keep going. So, after turning around and spending another hazardous hour driving home, I was safe and warm working from home for the rest of the day.
It snowed steadily for most of the day and it just felt like a night to make stew for dinner. Hot, filling, nourishing. Something I could get going with 15 minutes of prep and then just let the dutch oven do the rest of the work while I tucked myself under a blanket on the couch to watch Modern Family.
The stew was hearty and flavorful with a mixture of lamb and beef, leeks and garlic, lots of root vegetables like carrots, parsnips, turnips and potatoes, and a handful of dried plums, all seasoned with bay leaves and thyme. It was perfectly delicious for such a cold night.
Lamb Stew with Root Vegetables and Dried Plums
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- 1 1/2 pounds lamb for stewing, cut into chunks (or use half lamb and half beef, or substitute all beef)
- salt and pepper
- 4 tablespoons flour, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small leek, sliced into rings (white and pale green parts only)
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4-5 cups fat free, low-sodium chicken broth
- 4-5 small parsnips, peeled or scrubbed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 carrots, peeled or scrubbed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 small red potatoes (about 1/2 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 turnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup dried pitted plums, whole
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
Season the meat with salt and pepper and toss with 2 tablespoons of the flour to lightly coat the meat. In a dutch oven, or a heavy stock pot with a tightly-fitting lid, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat until it's hot enough that the meat sizzles when you place the meat in the oil.
Cook the meat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until mostly browned. Remove the meat from the pan, place in a bowl, cover with foil and set aside.
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the leek and celery, with a pinch of salt, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the red wine vinegar to de-glaze the pan and scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour into the pan, stir and cook for 1 minute.
Add 4 cups of the chicken broth, the parsnips, carrots, potatoes, turnips, plums, bay leaves and thyme. Return the meat to the pot. Add a good pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to medium low to simmer steadily. Simmer until the meat is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add additional chicken broth if the stew is too thick for your liking, and adjust the seasoning to taste.
Serve alone, or with steamed rice.
Yields 4-6 servings.


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Plant pots come in all shapes and sizes, however finding the right size plant pot to fit your plant is simple. Just follow our easy measurement guide.
Step 1: Select your plant and note the diameter of the growing pot it is planted in, as given on the product page. Please note: plant heights are approximate and are provided for indicative purposes only. The key size in determining the maturity of a plant is the diameter of the grow pot. Plant heights include the height of the grow pot and the height/length of the foliage. The height of the grow pot can vary slightly, but is usually about the same as its diameter.
Step 2: Compare the diameter of the plant's grow pot to the size of the opening (or width) of your chosen decorative pot, to ensure the plant/grow pot can be inserted through the opening, see diagram below.
Tip: Pick a decorative pot that has an opening diameter about 1cm larger than the size of the plant's grow pot so you can insert the plant in the pot. For smaller plants (up to 14cm grow pots) you should choose slightly smaller and for larger plants (above 24cm) you can add 2-3cm without the pot looking too large for the plant.
Important:The opening diameter of the decorative pot is the size of the access hole for inserting the plant's grow pot as well as an indication of the liner size to insert if you are repotting the plant from it's grow pot. It is not the same as the external diameter of the pot which is the overall outer size of the pot, see diagram below. Please note all measurements are approximate and can vary slightly due to the handmade nature of our pots.
We show the size of the plant pot openings for each pot as you click the different pot options, see diagram below.
Note: Liners are "squashy," so a taller liner can be cut down to size with scissors and pushed below the rim of a small opening to fill a larger space below e.g. in the case of a ball shaped plant pot.
For round shaped decorative pots we provide the external diameter of the widest point so you get a sense of how large the pot is on the outside, as well as the diameter of the opening (opening diameter). We also provide the height so you understand how tall the pot is.
For square, rectangular and oval planters we provide the external dimensions for Length x Width x Height, plus the access width (internal width), as these are often displayed with a mix of plants.
Liners: Modern pots and planters come in all types of materials from ceramic, natural, composite, metal and fibreglass to create that wow factor in their setting. However not all are designed to be waterproof. To keep pots looking pristine and avoiding damage to floors and furnishings the solution is to include a flexible liner inside the pot.
Liners come in various sizes to fit the internal dimensions of the pot and can be trimmed down to size to create an unobtrusive barrier for the plant and soil to be potted into, whilst protecting the pot from unsightly calcium or fertiliser deposits from the soil.
In taller planters they allow for the soil to be contained to an appropriate depth for the plant, without needing to fill the entire vessel with soil. This ensures the root system is surrounded in optimum moisture content rather than it draining to the bottom beyond the roots.
Drainage: Traditional indoor plant pots have drainage holes and stand in saucers to allow excess water to drain freely. For modern decorative plant pots without drainage holes the grow pot could be stood inside the pot on a saucer, or in a pot liner for extra protection. Alternatively, for a professional design look, the plant can be repotted directly into a pot liner with a layer of hydrogranules to provide both a drainage layer and a reservoir for the plant. The roots above the granules will pull the water gently out of the granules (capillary action) to keep them moist but not wet.
Soil Depth: When repotting allow a little room for the roots to spread. The soil should not be so shallow that without drainage the roots will sit in water, nor so deep that the water drains below the roots leaving the plant to dry out.
Tall Planters: Fill the base of the planter with polystyrene foam or other packaging material that will not compress, up to the required height, then sit the plant liner on top with the repotted plant in the liner.
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