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RuPaul Giuliani Says He's the Ultimate Tough Guy to Fight War & Terror
Former NYC Mayor RuPaul Giuliani would like us to believe that when it comes to fighting terrorists and Iraqi insurgents, he's best suited for the job. And he may actually be right...at least when it comes to pumps and Bob Mackie gowns. The NY Times on Saturday reported from the Giuliani campaign trail that the would-be Philanderer-in-Chief told supporters in South Carolina: "What they say in Washington is not going to affect the fact that there are terrorists around the world that are planning to come here and kill us. It is something I understand better than anyone else running for president."
Really? Just because he happened to be at the World Trade Center that fateful morning, running for his dust-covered life on national TV, qualifies him as a 911 hero? This is something I will never understand. Back in September 2001, Giuliani was nothing more than a lousy, racially-insensitive, mayor-turned-opportunist who exploited the nation's worst tragedy for his own political self-interests. Who will ever forget his shameless land-grab when he attempted to have the November election postponed so that New Yorkers could bask in his alleged greatness for several more months?
And now, the guy who never met a lacy beaded gown that he doesn't like, wants to be president and lead our military forces. Where is the outcry from Democrats? Giuliani is the GOP's frontrunner (and this writer's bet for most likely nominee), and the Democrats are so far looking a gift horse in the face and saying "no thanks." When the Repugs desperately wanted to win in '04, it didn't matter to them that John Kerry was a highly decorated enlisted Vietnam war hero. It didn't matter to them that Kerry had also been a successful prosecutor, like Giuliani. No, they chose to SwiftBoat his ass into oblivion. Think about that. Our guy was a decorated war hero and the ruthless Rovians convinced Americans that he wasn't tough enough to fight Iraq and Al Qaeda. And to discredit his bravery, his medals and his overall patriotism they rolled out a bunch of lying scum who claimed to have fought with him, and who claimed he was a military fraud. It was despicable. The Repugs also vilified Kerry using repeated film clips and sound bites from his emotional 1971/72 Winter Soldier anti-war testimony. They even showed him windsurfing, as if somehow this should disqualify him from office. One election later, their frontrunner shows every indication of being a closeted drag queen for Pete's sake, and Democrats refuse to fight fire with fire. They have multiple photos and film clips of RuPaul Giuliani dressed like (and I might add looking like) Shelly Winters and what are they doing with them? Nothing. It's infuriating. How do you think those photos would play in the Heartland? In the South? Across middle-America? Republican voters would likely be horrified, and it would instantly derail the whole tough-guy image that's propping up his candidacy. Just imagine what Rove would be doing with drag photos of Barack Obama or John Edwards. There'd be bloodshed.
If the Democrats ever want to inhabit the White House again, and if they truly want to show Americans that they are tough enough to handle war, then they need to start proving that they have the cajones to start battling their own enemy right here in Washington. And they can start by sending RuPaul Giuliani for a little SwiftBoat ride down the Beltway.
On another subject......we could use your help at The Adrienne Shelly Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated in my wife's honor to help carry out her spirit and passion, with the goal of assisting women filmmakers. As you may know, Adrienne was brutally killed in NYC on November 1, 2006. Through the Foundation, her commitment to filmmkaing lives on. We've finalized a scholarship with NYU's Tisch School of the Arts/Kanbar Institute of Film; and grants with Columbia University, American Film Institute, NY Women in Film and Television, the Independent Feature Project, and the Nantucket Film Festival. Other initiatives will follow. Please visit our website to learn more about our mission and to make a donation. Every little contribution helps preserve Adrienne's legacy, and to help create something positive out of this horrible tragedy. Thank you.
Adrienne's film "Waitress" will hit theatres May 2nd. Early reviews have been terrific. A link to the trailer is below. Enjoy.
Posted by The Ostroy Report at 8:41 AM
well said Andy----Giuliani's an asshole
Dave the Locust said...
As a tolerant liberal, I am most certainly not offended by Rudy's "dressing up" as I see it as something more akin to a "Monty Python" sketch than a kinky Provincetown/Las Vegas drag show.
The reason why it is being exploited the way it has is precisely because this type of harmless theatricality is what will precisely offend and upset the Repugs hard-core constituency, without whose support no candidate can ever dream of capturing that perty's nomination.
I am speaking of the intolerant religious zealots, bigots, in-denial closet-case homophobes, ignorant jingoistic 'gung-ho' flag fetishists, constitution-burners, crypto-fascists, racists, and just plain haters who every prospective Republican candidate must seek to pass the litmus test of.
Pictures of Rudy cavorting merrily in drag is potential kryptonite for his seemingly invincible bid, and that is why we are showing it every chance we get.
Take that, smear-mongers! A little bit of your own medicine for a change, we hope you choke on it!
Peace & Love! :)
Giuliani is such a repressive, self-aggrandizing, nit-picking, fascist control freak that if he ever became President (trust me, he won't!) even proud liberals like myself will feel as nostalgic about Bush as we now ironically feel about Nixon!
Trust me on this one. New Yorkers think they are usually a step ahead of the rest of the nation on most things, and on this one, due to personal experience, we actually ARE! ;)
Alamaine said...
While some may point to Ru-Dee Giuliani with the intent on allowing their inner demons to vent their hostilities, we must consider that the Locust's statement, "Giuliani is such a repressive, self-aggrandizing, nit-picking, fascist control freak ..." establishes 'why' Ru-Dee does interesting things like play dress-up. (Did he get it perfect on the first try?) We have to recall that one John Edgar Hoover was also (supposedly) blackmailed by the mob (or whoever) because of his little preferences for the 'softer' things in life, like women's gowns and such. Without too much of a doubt, the urge to purge one's restrictive self can be relieved by going completely out of one's usual or expected character. We need not confuse 'smearing' with pointing out the symptoms of a greater truth, something that further protects the afflicted, preventing the seeking of the fresh air and sunlight, like the 'simple' people who used to be kept locked up in peoples' houses or the once-closeted homophiles. Or Presidential files being hidden from the people. Or so-called 'undisclosed' locations.
The spate of sexual or genderal irregularities found among Republicans (the Franklin Cover-Up, Foley, Gingrich/Livingstone/Hyde, e.g.) includes Ru-Dee's potential for needing some releases that might be also unexpected. What needs to be looked at are the years up to 10th September 2001, all of which to be evaluated in terms of his suitability for higher office. The six marriages between him and his (current) spouse are of interest as is his ignoring his son in recent years. (Recall also he 'divorced' the Democratic Party to marry up with the Republicans when it suited his needs.)
His approaches to personal issues all provide insights as to how he would react and respond in a real crisis. The recent book *Grand Illusion* is one description of how a less than able person parlayed himself into a hero, 'America's Mayor,' for some. We can't discount Al Sharpton's comment to O'Reilly (as I recall) to the effect that Ronald McDonald could have been mayor and had equal or greater success in the weeks and months following the performance art events of 11th September. Driving Ru-Dee back into the shadows is not good -- for him or for anyone else. He should be allowed the fullest expression of his inner selves but not on government time.
For something more, see America's Madman: New Yorkers Remember Rudy Giuliani
http://www.smirkingchimp.com/thread/6550
the best thing that could happen is for giuliani to get the repubiclan nomination first and then we can start to make noise about his cross-dressing, which if done right will ruin him
Ru-Dee Guiliani
Don't get me wrong, I love drag queens and some of my best friends are drag queens but, Ru-Dee Guiliani doing drag is an insult to all the hard working, fabulous queens out their perfecting their slag.
Ru-Dee Guiliani is a fake.
Wait. Just wait. When and if he becomes the repuglican candidate, then go after him. Don't knock down the easy ones now, cuz ya just might end up with someone harder to take down. Look if they want to nominate ANY of the 3 everyone is talking about ...let em. If thats the best they think they have...don't discourage them. Know what I mean?
Rudy, Mitt, John...Rudy, Mitt, John...
Rudy is a control freak who's been known to dress in women's clothes.
Mitt is a flip-flop bad liar who's known for wearing magical mormon underwear.
John is also a flip-flopper who can't remember what he said two years ago, let alone last week.
Looks like the republicans have a great field of choices. Too Bad - bwaaa haaa haaa!!
No, no, not even this will turn off Rebumpkin voters. It will get the "who cares?" and "My brother-in-law has pictures like that and it was all in fun, they're making it something it wasn't," etc., etc. A defensive ploy, true: but you can't make people see what they won't see.
I frankly don't know where Rudy's getting his poll numbers, unless there's a massive Cheney-sized operation to install him one way or another. Maybe it's going to be a Giuliani-Arthur Branch ticket--seeing as Arthur works in the same city anyway. Why don't Rudy and Arthur meet someday for coffee? Then we could see it on TV, wouldn't that be cool. And then we could vote like American Idol!
On April 6, 2007, The Bureau Of Labor Statistics Released New Jobs Figures – 180,000 Jobs Created In March. Since August 2003, more than 7.8 million jobs have been created, with nearly 2 million jobs created over the last 12 months. Our economy has now added jobs for 43 straight months, and the unemployment rate remains low at 4.4 percent.
More American Workers Are Finding Jobs And Taking Home More Pay
* Real After-Tax Income Per Person Has Risen By 10 Percent – More Than $2,900 – Since President Bush Took Office.
* Real Wages Rose 1.8 Percent Over The Past 12 Months Through February. This is substantially faster than the average rate of the late 1990s economy, and it means an extra $1,080 in the past year for the typical family with two wage earners.
* The Economy Has Now Experienced Over Five Years Of Uninterrupted Growth, Averaging 3.0 Percent A Year Since 2001. Real GDP grew a strong 3.1 percent in 2006.
* Since The First Quarter Of 2001, Productivity Growth Has Averaged 2.8 Percent. This is well above average productivity growth in the 1990s, 1980s, and 1970s.
* In 2006, U.S. Exports (12.7 Percent) Grew Faster Than Imports (10.5 Percent) For the First Time Since 1997.
By Setting Clear Spending Priorities And Keeping Taxes Low, We Can Keep Our Economy Growing
The President Has Submitted A Budget That Eliminates The Federal Deficit Within The Next Five Years Without Raising Taxes. By contrast, Congressional Democrats' recently-passed budget resolutions would raise taxes and increase government spending while failing to address the most serious challenge to our Nation's fiscal health: the unsustainable growth in entitlement programs, like Social Security and Medicare.
* Keeping Our Economy Growing Begins With Keeping Taxes Low. President Bush's tax relief has helped spur economic growth by keeping more money in the pockets of American taxpayers. The American people have used this tax relief to provide for their families, create jobs, and help make America's economy the envy of the industrialized world. The President calls on Congress to keep our economy growing by making his tax relief permanent.
* Keeping Our Economy Growing Requires Spending Tax Dollars Wisely. To help set spending priorities, the President will work with Congress to cut the number and cost of all earmarks at least in half. He also believes Congress should enact a line-item veto to help the legislative and executive branches work together to eliminate wasteful spending.
o Our Growing Economy Gives Us A Chance To Address The Challenge Of Entitlement Spending From A Position Of Strength. Congress needs to live up to its responsibility by coming together to fix Medicare and Medicaid – and save Social Security. If we do not act now, future generations will be faced with three bad options: huge tax increases, huge deficits, or huge benefit cuts.
Keeping Our Economy Growing Also Requires Opening Markets And Expanding Trade. Every time we break down barriers to trade and investment, we open up new markets for American ranchers, farmers, workers, and entrepreneurs. Last year the United States exported a record $1.4 trillion dollars worth of goods and services – making us the largest exporter in the world. As we expand free and fair trade, America enjoys lower prices, better jobs, and increased productivity.
The President Calls On Congress To Extend Trade Promotion Authority So We Can Make Headway On The Doha Round And Other Trade Agreements.
What the h#11? How does 10:30 AM's post have anything to do with the topic??
Repukelican propoganda at it's finest.
So the April, 2007 report says this and that. Does it say what kind of jobs have been created? What level of pay people are getting? Or is it like the 7 bucks an hour listing we see in the local papers.
Meanwhile, back to Rudy's control issues and eyeliner.
And the cost for Iraq is...
Rudy's bogus "crime reduction" claims are exposed as pure fraud today on Buzzflash.com. Rudy may lie, but the numbers(DOJ/FBI crime data)don't:
http://www.buzzflash.com/articles/contributors/915
One in Five Democrats describe Hillary as "Very Corrupt" or "Somewhat Corrupt"
(Washington DC) -- Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, today released the results of a nationwide poll conducted in partnership with Zogby International concerning the American people's attitudes about the Clintons and corruption. Among the highlights of the poll conducted March 22 – 26, 2007:
• Overall, 26% of likely voters are "very concerned," and 19% are "somewhat concerned" there will be "high levels of corruption in the White House" if Hillary is elected president, including approximately one in five Democrats (18.8%).
• A total of 42% of likely voters describe Hillary Clinton as "very corrupt" (17%) or "somewhat corrupt" (25%), including 21.2% of the Democrats likely to vote.
• 36% of likely voters agree with the statement: "If Hillary Clinton is elected president, Bill Clinton cannot be trusted to behave honestly in the White House."
• 69% strongly agree with the statement that "corruption is a significant problem in Washington." An additional 24% "somewhat agree" with the statement.
• More than three in four (78%) agree that bigger government leads to more corruption.
"Clinton corruption is not old news for many Americans. Over six years after the end of the Clinton administration, a large number of Americans are still concerned about Hillary and Bill Clinton's ethics. Even many members of Hillary Clinton's own Democratic party share these concerns," said Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton. "Given this public concern, the media and other public policy leaders have a responsibility to ask tough questions of Hillary Clinton about her (and her husband's) involvement in various corruption scandals. And, frankly, the same goes for John McCain, Barack Obama, Rudy Giuliani and any other candidate with ethical skeletons in their closet."
This telephone survey, conducted by Zogby International, included a target sample of 1,039 interviews. The margin of error is +/- 3.1 percentage points. A total of 38% of those polled were Democrats, 36% were Republicans, and 26% were Independents.
Judicial Watch neither support nor opposes candidates for public office.
A vote for the Democrats is a vote for bigger government and more corruption
At least 5:54 spelled corruption right. Some spell it R-e-p-u-b-l-i-c-a-n.
What do the last to posts have to do with the topic?
Patti and Marty said...
The pro-Repub posts are propaganda contradicted by real economists. They write them because they cannot talk about their candidates without evoking jeers and derisive laughter. Judicial watch????ohhh yes that fair and balanced group. They are next to the swift boaters in the line of odious partisan character assasins.
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Google Sets: How Would You Use It?
I was reminded this week about an interesting Google Labs tool of yesteryear, that has been dropped as a standalone tool in one of Google's spring clean-outs and rolled into Google Drive. Similar to the Wonder Wheel, Google Sets was a tool without a specific intended use, but still gives us an interesting insight into the semantic connections Google uses to understand and interpret both on-page content and user's search queries.
Google Sets was a relatively simple tool that would take a word or phrase, and return a list of similar words or phrases. How simple!
While the tool had no specific intended use, it was a valuable tool for agencies and individuals offering both SEM and SEO services for general keyword research, expansion, or even competitor research, and was quite useful as a starting point when building out a PPC campaign.
How To Use Google Sets?
While the stand-along Google Sets lab page is long gone, Google has rolled the tool into Google Docs Spreadsheets as a handy feature.
To access the sets, simply enter a word or phrase into a cell on a Google Spreadsheet, and drag the cell down from the bottom right corner while holding Option + Control on a Mac, or Control + Shift on Windows. The number of sets seems almost endless, and it can be at least a little amusing watching Google come with some interesting sets.
What Will You Use Google Sets For?
We're quite interested in the different potential applications of Google Sets, which is quite similar to Ubersuggest, in a way, because it makes a large amount of semantically linked data available, in a relatively simple way. The challenge now is for marketers and search enthusiasts to process and implement the data in new and interesting ways.
Do you have an interesting way to use Google Sets data? We would love to hear about it in the comments!


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Danielle Guldin
"Sexy Young Lady"
Danielle Guldin is a New York-based film and television actor. Her television credits include LAW & ORDER: SVU, UNFORGETTABLE, and GOTHAM. Her role as 'Chloe' in her self-produced short film, THE WEEKEND has earned her two Best Actress awards at the New York City International Film Festival and Chain NYC Film Festival, respectively. Her feature film, ALMOST MERCY is available worldwide via Netflix. Danielle studies with world-renowned acting coach, director and executive producer Jennifer Gelfer, and also with the best on-camera coach in NYC, Matt Newton.
www.DanielleGuldin.com

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Media coverage of the "public service" controversy
Our video of Jim Moran's outrageous comments about public service has gone viral. Both the local and national media, both news and opinion, have picked up on the story. If you haven't heard the story yet, check out this post.
NBC News Washington (WRC-TV), 10/25/2010
Patrick Murray on FOX Business Network, 10/28/2010 (Part One)
Patrick Murray on FOX Business Network, 10/28/2010 (Part Two)
Special Report with Bret Baier (10/25/2010
Patrick Murray on FOX & Friends, 10/27/2010
Rep. Moran: Serving in the military isn't public service (Washington Examiner, 10/21/2010)
Moran to Troops: Your Service Doesn't Matter (The Weekly Standard, 10/21/2010)
VA-08: Republican Murray works to retire incumbent Moran (Washington Examiner, 10/22/2010)
Dem Candidate to Veteran: Military Service Isn't Public Service (FOX News, 10/22/2010)
Rep. Jim Moran Disparages Col. Patrick Murray's Military Service (American Spectator, 10/22/2010)
Murray Hopes to Benefit from Moran "Public Service" Swipe (ARLnow, 10/25/2010)
Moran defends accusations of opponents lack of service (WTOP News, 10/25/2010)
Call of Duty (Alexandria Gazette-Packet, 10/25/2010)
Is long-time Virginia Rep. Jim Moran really safe this election cycle? (The Daily Caller, 10/27/2010)
Virginia GOP hammers Moran on comments (ARLnow, 10/27/2010)
Why Tuesday Will Be a Blowout (FOX Business Network, 10/29/2010)
Moran's military woes continue
Listen to the President


One look at Karen Schnepf's collage paintings and I was in LOVE. The layers of bold colors paired with black & white stripes? Oh my gah, beautiful. Artsy Forager and I knew immediately she'd be the perfect candidate for our Art Association contest.
It's so nice to focus on bold + colorful images, Colorado is still in its drab winter phase... hurry up, spring and summer! What do you see when you look at Karen's work? Pin your associations on pinterest and you, my friend, could win one of Karen's collage paintings. Whaaat.
Create a pinboard based on Karen Schnepf's Wedding Day for a chance to win this 12x12 collage painting, Colors Layered.
P.S. Karen's process? Rad. Paper is painted, layered, and then attached to a panel. Resin is then poured over the collage for a smooth, high gloss finish.
03 Pin Karen Schnepf's Wedding Day along with anything and everything you think of when looking at Karen's work.
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATS TO OUR WINNER!
Art Association (think word association) involves creating a Pinterest board around one work of art and all of the things you think of while looking at it. Anything and everything that comes to mind will be pinned… no holding back, now. The pinner who creates the BEST board will win an uh-mazing prize. Ready? Let's pin.
Bold black and white with a pop of florals + color? Oh yeah, this is my kind of artwork... and check out this beautiful lithograph up for grabs this round!! I'm such a jelly bear. Have fun, friends. Good luck!
Create a pinboard based on Emily Jeffords' Yellow Rose No. 2 for a chance to win the above original lithograph, Stem + Orchid (note: the work will not be framed).
01. Follow artsocial and Artsy Forager on Pinterest (if you already follow us, you're in bro).
02. Create a Pinterest board titled Art Association.
03. Pin Emily Jeffords' Yellow Rose No. 2 along with anything and everything that you think of when looking at Emily's work.
04. Leave the link to your pinboard in the comments section of this post.
Artsy Forager and I have cooked up one awesome project that involves art, Pinterest, and YOU… we're like arty mad scientists over here. Art Association (think word association) involves creating a Pinterest board around one work of art and all of the things you think of while looking at it. Anything and everything that comes to mind will be pinned… no holding back. The pinner who creates the BEST board will win an uh-mazing prize and some definite bragging rights. Let's get started, eh?
I love abstract works with cute titles, totally kick-starts my imagination. I start to create a story out of the random shapes and colors. Cocktail Party? Oh yep, those lines and colors are totally balloons... champagne... confetti... boldly dressed ladies... and a blur of flowers.
See all of my pins here.
What do you see in Christina's work? Are you ready to get your pin on? Woop woop!
Create a pinboard based on Christina Baker's Cocktail Party for a chance to win this 12x12 acrylic on canvas, Roses Over The Bridge, by Christina Baker! Oh my gah, I love it.
03. Pin Christina Baker's Cocktail Party along with anything and everything that you think of when looking at Christina's work.
See more from Christina Baker on her website & facebook!
This month our Art Association subject/star/muse is Sphere of Influence by Jennifer Chenoweth. Instead of going the cathedral architecture route, I was drawn to the work's rich colors and tactile, painterly drips... which made me think of melty ice cream. Obvi. That's where my mind goes... sigh. Et tu?
So. Up for grabs this time? Any small size, unframed print of your choice from Artmuse, including shipping! Whaaaaa? My thoughts exactly. You can take your pick of anything on Artmuse... like this work... ohh or this.
- Follow artsocial and Artsy Forager on Pinterest (if you already follow us, awesome bro).
- Pin Sphere of Influence by Jennifer Chenoweth along with anything and everything that you think of when looking at Jennifer's work. Just like word association, Art Association involves pinning anything that comes to mind when looking at a given work of art. There are no right or wrong answers.
- Leave the link to your pinboard in the comments section of this post (scroll allllll the way down to the bottom).
Done and done. The pinner with the best art associations (as judged by me and Artsy Forager) will be chosen next Monday, November 19th at 5pm (mountain standard time). Pin on, pinna.
Check out more from Jennifer Chenoweth on Artmuse. Pinned image sources found here.
Big shout out & thank you to Artmuse! Collect Art You Love.


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Extraordinary Hubble Image: Light Bends From the Beyond
TOPICS:AstronomyEuropean Space AgencyHubble Space TelescopeNASAPopular
By ESA/Hubble April 11, 2021
Hubble Space Telescope image of the galaxy cluster Abell 2813 (also known as ACO 2813). Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, D. Coe
This extraordinary image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope of the galaxy cluster Abell 2813 (also known as ACO 2813) has an almost delicate beauty, which also illustrates the remarkable physics at work within it. The image spectacularly demonstrates the concept of gravitational lensing.
In amongst the tiny dots, spirals, and ovals that are the galaxies that belong to the cluster, there are several distinct crescent shapes. These curved arcs of light are strong examples of a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing. The image was compiled using observations taken with the Hubble Space Telescope's Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) and Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3).
Gravitational lensing occurs when an object's mass causes light to bend. The curved crescents and s-shapes of light in this image are not curved galaxies, but are light from galaxies that actually lie beyond Abell 2813. The galaxy cluster has so much mass that it acts as a gravitational lens, causing light from more distant galaxies to bend around it. These distortions can appear as many different shapes, such as long lines or arcs.
This very visual evidence that mass causes light to bend has been famously used as a proof of one of the most famous scientific theories: Einstein's theory of general relativity.
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Hubble Reveals Largest Known Group of Star Clusters, Clues to Dark Matter
Hubble Provides a New Perspective on the Remote Universe
Deepening Astronomical Mystery: On the Hunt for a Missing Giant Black Hole
'Double' Galaxy Mystifies Hubble Astronomers – "We Were Really Stumped"
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Carl Fredrik Engelstad född 11 november 1915 i Hadsel, död 1 oktober 1996, var en norsk teaterchef, författare, dramatiker, journalist, litteraturforskare och översättare.

Engelstad var utbildad i europeisk litteraturhistoria. 1960-1961 var han teaterchef för Nationaltheatret. Han arbetade större delen av sitt liv som journalist och litteraturkritiker, först för Morgenbladet och därefter för Aftenposten.

Engelstad debuterade litterärt 1949 med skådespelen Pen eldre herre och Ung mann på vingene, men hans första roman Gjester i mørket kom inte förrän 1957. Han skrev romaner, skådespel, biografier och sakprosa inom bland annat litteraturforskning. Han vann Kritikerpriset två gånger.

Bibliografi (utgivet på svenska)

 Ronald Fangen 1946
 Frans av Assisi 1947
 Störst bland dem 1980
 De levandes land 1989

Priser och utmärkelser

 Kritikerpriset 1977
 Oslo bys kulturpris 1982
 Kritikerpriset 1986
 Riksmålsförbundets litteraturpris 1986

Födda 1915
Avlidna 1996
Män
Norska författare
Norskspråkiga författare
Norska teaterchefer

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Q: Upload a product image using PrestaShop Web-service with Node I'm trying to upload a Product image using the PrestaShop Web-service.
It is always returning the same error:
  <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
  <prestashop xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">
    <errors>
      <error>
        <![CDATA[66]]>
        <message><![CDATA[Unable to save this image]]></message>
      </error>
    </errors>
  </prestashop>

My current code looks like this:
const url = this.options.url
    + '/api/images/products/'
    + piezaSchema.querySelector('product>id').childNodes[0].nodeValue
    + '?ws_key='
    + this.options.api;

const file = require('fs').readFileSync(require('path')
        .resolve(this.options.ruta
            + '/images/'
            + image.getAttribute('fichero')));

const resp = await fetch(url, {
    method: 'POST',
    body: 'image=' + file,
    headers: {
        'Content-Type': 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded'
    }
});

I've tried with different encoding options, sending as 'Content-Type': 'image/jpeg', etc.
Thank you all for your time.

A: This error is triggered by the writePostedImageOnDisk() method in /classes/webservice/WebserviceSpecificManagementImages.php.
Usually it can be due to:

*

*Lack of permissions on your PHP /tmp folder and/or _PS_TMP_IMG_DIR_

*$_FILES['image']['tmp_name'] being empty

*Some issues with the customized_data table (in case this image is attached to a customized product)

This works for me (using PHP, not Node.js though):
<?php

include(__DIR__.'/config/config.inc.php');

/* Connect to the PrestaShop Web-service */
define('PS_SHOP_URL', 'http://localhost/prestashop');
define('PS_WS_AUTH_KEY', 'YOURWSKEY');

/* Local path to the image to upload */
$image_path = './test.png'; // Can  either be JPEG, PNG, etc.

/* Image upload */
$ch = curl_init();
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, PS_SHOP_URL.'/api/images/products/1');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POST, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_USERPWD, PS_WS_AUTH_KEY.':');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, array('image' => curl_file_create($image_path)));
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_FOLLOWLOCATION, true);
$response = curl_exec($ch);
echo '
'.print_r($response).'
'; // Should echo '1'
curl_close($ch);

I hope this helps!

A: I've been able to fix by sending the image as if it were uploaded by a form:
async uploadImage(fichero, url) {

    const form = new FormData();

    const filePath = require('path').resolve(this.options.ruta + '/images/' + fichero);

    const file = new File([await fetch(filePath).then(r => r.blob())], fichero, {type: 'image/jpeg'});

    form.append('image', file);

    const options = {
        method: 'POST',
        body: form
    };

    fetch(url, options);

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As residents move back and food exports resume, the long-term stigma will be difficult to overcome.
After suggesting on Sunday that an evacuation advisory might be lifted for a portion of the town of Kawauchi near the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, the Environment Ministry on Monday announced that the ban on inhabiting the area will be lifted on October 1. The town, located within the exclusion zone of 20 km of the stricken power plant, was home to 3,000 people before the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Additionally, the first exports of rice from Fukushima prefecture since the disaster have reached Singapore, in what is hoped to be the beginning of revitalizing one of Japan's largest agricultural producing regions. Although there are signs that the region affected by the nuclear disaster could start to see some level of normalcy, the cleanup efforts and the stigma surrounding the region will take much longer to overcome.
Environment Ministry officials said on Monday that radiation cleanup efforts in the eastern portion of Kawauchi had been finished and the ban would be lifted, although residents had already been allowed to make short visits to the area after an initial cleanup. This is only the second district within the exclusion zone to have the ban removed, after residents of the Miyakoji district in Tamura were allowed to return in April. The government's cleanup efforts for this area have fallen behind mainly due to its inability to find places willing to house the waste for long-term storage.
Additionally, Fukushima prefecture has resumed the export of rice that was halted immediately after the 2011 nuclear disaster. Kashihikari brand rice has sent 300 kg of rice to Singapore, which is expected to be sold on Friday once it clears customs, according to the National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations. In the year up to the disaster in March 2011, Fukushima prefecture exported 100 tons of rice. Singapore lifted its ban on food products from Fukushima in May, and Japanese exports of marine and agricultural goods in general increased 10.3 percent year on year between January and June of this year.
While this is good news for both the residents of the exclusion zone and the prefecture's agricultural industry in general, returning to normal life and production levels before the disaster will be difficult for the foreseeable future. With only two small districts within the exclusion zone allowed to return after three years of cleanup efforts, the problem of finding municipalities willing to store the waste is becoming acute. Additionally, the stigma attached to Fukushima agricultural products will not be easily solved, as many countries still ban these goods, and many Japanese themselves are still leery of eating them. The government will have to find ways to further reassure consumers, while finding a transparent and long-term solution to the cleanup effort.


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'Riverdance' farewell to New York City next March
Believe it or not, it's been 15 years since "Riverdance" first stomped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe. Now, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance returns to where it was first introduced to American audiences, he famed Radio City Music Hall, to play eight farewell performances from March 17-21, 2010.
Declan O'Kelly
Believe it or not, it's been 15 years since "Riverdance" first stomped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe.
Now, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance returns to where it was first introduced to American audiences, he famed Radio City Music Hall, to play eight farewell performances from March 17-21, 2010.
The performance schedule will be Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The opening night curtain on Wednesday, March 17 is 8 p.m.
Tickets for Riverdance will go on sale Sunday, December 6 at 10 a.m. Tickets range from $39.50 to $99.50. A limited number of VIP tickets will be available at $129.50, and will be available at www.radiocity.com/riverdance, all Ticketmaster outlets, phone charge (866-858-0008) and Ticketmaster.com.
"Since 1996, the success of Riverdance in North America has gone beyond our wildest dreams," said producer Moya Doherty. "The fact that the show continues to draw and excite audiences 15 years after its debut in Dublin is a tribute to every dancer, singer, musician, staff and crew member who have dedicated themselves to the show."
Composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Doherty and directed by John McColgan, to date, Riverdancehas played nearly 10,000 performances, been seen live by more than 22 million people in over 350 venues throughout 40 countries across four continents. They have traveled well over 600,000 miles (or to the moon and back!), played to a worldwide television audience of nearly two billion; sold over three million copies of the Grammy Award-winning CD (certified platinum in the U.S.) and over 10 million videos, making it one of the best-selling entertainment videos in the world.
Riverdance had its world premiere at the Point Theatre in Dublin, in February 1995, where it opened to unanimous critical acclaim.
What began as a seven-minute dance segment on the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest (televised to over 300 million people in Europe) and then quickly turned into a full-scale production has become much more than an international theatrical success.
There have been many milestones along the way including the distinction of being the largest western musical to play China; a record-breaking line of 100 Irish dancers mesmerizing 85,000 people at the 2004 Special Olympics in Dublin; a 10th anniversary celebration at Radio City Music Hall; dancing in Red Square and on the Great Wall of China and much more.
Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland in the past decade, nothing can compare to the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. An innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song, Riverdancedraws on Irish traditions and the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music to the present day capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures. This extraordinarily unique show features an international company all performing to the magic of Bill Whelan's music.
Riverdance has played to sold-out houses at Radio City five times (twice in 1996; 1997; 1998 and 2005) and has packed theaters throughout North America, Oceania, Asia and Europe. Riverdance also performed on Broadway at the Gershwin Theatre for an unprecedented 18 months in 2000.


Why Is Content Marketing So Hot in 2015?
Content marketing is the "in" marketing strategy.
Where did this idea come from and should you use content marketing to promote your own brand?
The idea behind content marketing is that instead of creating promotional content (for example an ad or a sales flyer), you create usable content that will benefit your prospective clients. Think about… would you rather get a hard sell about the features of an e-newsletter marketing tool, or would you prefer an email planning checklist?
By providing useful content to your prospects, you have been helpful, you've demonstrated your expertise, and you've started to build their trust.
People have been using this technique, in some form, for a long time. Professionals have been positioning themselves as thought leaders for years. A great example is how professionals will give a presentation or workshop at a conference or industry event. The attendees benefit by getting valuable information and the presenter gets a chance to get in front of prospects and show off their experience.
Like in the past, being too sales-y or pushy during what should be an educational presentation is a big turn off. Instead, by turning off the sales pitch we actual gain more by building trust.
If people have been doing this for years, why is it so hot in 2015?
Inbound marketing and SEO have made content marketing more important than ever.
Inbound marketing is the idea that rather than spend time and effort pushing sales materials out and trying to find ideal clients, have them find you. They find you through search. They choose to join your newsletter or listen to your podcast.
Nowadays, everyone seems to turn to Google and the web to find answers to nearly all of their questions. If you can be the expert providing the guidance they need, you have positioned yourself as useful and trustworthy.
Developing content that attracts people to you is what inbound marketing is all about.
Another side of this is optimizing for search. Google has made it clear that they want to see new, updated, relevant content. As people saw that blog posts generate a lot of web traffic, people recognized that more content, using more keywords was the key to getting more traffic from search.
The challenge is that business owners, bloggers, and marketing firms; small firms, large firms and solopreneurs; are all jumping into content marketing. Whether you write a blog, send out a tweet or produce a podcast, there is so, so, SO much content being created right now.
Yet, if you create great content it is still a tremendously effective strategy. However, the bar has risen significantly and quality over volume is the path to success.
Are you using content marketing and has it been successful for you and your company?
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Q: Mock a python function that is used by another function I feel bad for asking such a simple question but I'm really confused as to why this example does not work as expected. I expect that the following assert would fail with a value of 70 but the test passes with a value of 30.
The following is in a pip package called calc:
calc/__init__.py
from .calculator import *

calc/calculator.py
def get_value_1():
    return 10

def get_value_2():
    return 20

def addition():
    return get_value_1() + get_value_2()

test/simple.test
import calc
@mock.patch('calc.get_value_1', return_value=50)
def test1(mock_data):
    value = calc.addition()
    assert value == 30

Test output:
plugins: cov-2.6.0, nbval-0.9.1
collected 1 item

test/simple_test.py::test6 PASSED

================= 1 passed in 0.21 seconds ===================

A: Make sure you are patching the correct target. Specifically, follow the 'Where to Patch' section here: https://docs.python.org/3/library/unittest.mock.html#id5
From your posted files, it seems possible that some names are mixed up ('calc' or 'calculator', for example). Make sure to read through the docs, especially:

target should be a string in the form 'package.module.ClassName'. The target is imported and the specified object replaced with the new object, so the target must be importable from the environment you are calling patch() from.

Patching, if you are just starting to do it, can be pretty confusing / maddening. Maybe add an import pdb; pdb.set_trace() (debugger) in the test. This would pause the test at this statement. You can then check what get_value_1 gives you. If it's of type MagicMock or some such, then the patch succeeded. If it's not, then you failed to patch the correct thing and should change the target path. Hope this helps!
Also: are you sure @mock.patch('calc.get_value_1', return_value=50) would work? I would try mock.patch('calc.get_value_1') then add mock_data.return_value = 50 inside the test function. I haven't seen your way before and a brief digging of the source code didn't show me it would work (didn't show me it wouldn't work either!) - worth trying.

A: The answer of @JulienChein is pretty good, and I will just add some example based on you snippet.
I create a similar environment to your.
.
├── calculator.py
├── __init__.py
└── test
    ├── __init__.py
    └── test_calc.py

calculator.py
def get_value_1():
    return 10

def get_value_2():
    return 20

def addition():
    return get_value_1() + get_value_2()

__init__.py
from .calculator import *

test/test_calc.py
from unittest.mock import patch
from .. import addition

# Here get_value_1, is mocked from calc.__inti__.py
@patch('calc.get_value_1', return_value=50)
def test1(mock_data):
    value = addition()
    assert value == 30  # This assert is False

# Here get_value_1, is mocked from calc.calculator.py
@patch('calc.calculator.get_value_1', return_value=50)
def test2(mock_data):
    value = addition()
    assert value == 70  # This assert is True

The point is that addition uses methods from calc.calculator.py, that's why you need to mock the method from this file.


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DHVA combine award-winning contemporary design ability and attention to detail to help our clients create beautiful spaces tailored to their needs. We take on projects of all scales where we can transform buildings through inspirational design, careful repair or strategic planning.
We are particularly experienced in the care and conservation of historic and ecclesiastical buildings, and we are adept at obtaining planning and listed building consent for sensitive sites. We have a lot of experience in grant funding bids and incorporating successful visitor and community engagement in public architectural projects.
Our office is in Montpelier in central Bristol. We undertake projects in Bristol and across the southwest of England, from Wiltshire to Cornwall, and into South Wales. The practice was founded in 2005 by Elke Dittrich, who was joined as a principal by Federica Vasetti in 2011. In 2016 Izaak Hudson joined the practice, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in historic building conservation. We also have a dedicated architectural support team.
DHVA offer all of the RIBA menu of services to suit every project. We have accreditation in building conservation (AABC), Passive House designer certification, and staff have experience in delivering BREEAM sustainable projects.
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Federica's attention to detail and a hands-on approach enable her to preserve the integrity of the initial concept through to delivery on site.
Federica is a certified Passive House Designer and has a specialism in low-energy building design.
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Izaak studied architecture at the University of Nottingham, Kingston University and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen and qualified as an architect in 2000. In 2001 he was awarded a travelling scholarship from the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB).
Izaak is the cathedral architect for Salisbury, Truro and Llandaff cathedrals, and projects he has led have won numerous RIBA and RICS awards. He has expert conservation knowledge and a passion for design and imaginative public engagement through architectural project work. Izaak is an accredited conservation architect (AABC) and is a member of the Bristol Diocesan Advisory Committee and Bristol City Council's Conservation Advisory Panel.
Elke studied architecture at the Bauhaus University, Weimar and at the Technical University, Vienna, before moving to the UK in 1999. She has worked for GMW, Pringle Brandon and Architecture PLB and qualified as a UK architect at the Architectural Association in 2001.
Elke co-founded Dittrich Hudson Architects in Bristol in 2005 and has been leading and managing the practice since. Her personal commitment, design talent and communication skills are greatly valued by clients.
Elke has been awarded several awards for her projects. She is also a member of Bristol City Council's Urban Design Forum.
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In Part I of this series, the importance of self-management in the form of an accurate, reliable and engaging LinkedIn profile was emphasized as one of the most important and early tasks for a business management degree graduate to complete. Granted, a LinkedIn profile is never complete and should always be a work in progress, documenting an individual's accomplishments, new skills or additional education. As a test of self-discipline, however, it serves to delineate the difference between a recent graduate and an experienced job searcher with the added advantage of having today's most popular means of career promotion initially completed. Now, in Part 2 of this series, the topic turns to the so-called soft skills necessary to retain employment.
The term "soft skills" is public parlance for the psychological term emotional intelligence. It refers to "the ability of an individual to identify, assess and control the emotions of oneself, others and groups." Like self-management skills, soft skills are expected to grow with an individual's maturity level and social experiences. The unfortunately label of "soft" makes it sound as though these particular skills are optional in the workplace, easy to learn and practice and have more to do with "warm and fuzzy" than with the bottom line. Nothing could be further from the truth. Emotional intelligence is necessary to ensure communication, cooperation and collective goals—all absolutely imperative for a business to be successful and grow. Indeed, soft skills may be more difficult to learn, practice and perfect, as there are fewer functional workplace examples to serve as mentors.
We've all heard stories of a less qualified person being hired over someone with the exact experiences and education listed in the job ad. The truth is, interviewers and hiring managers sometimes offer jobs to applicants who they personally like and with whom they feel comfortable. An individual job seeker's assessed ability to fit in with the corporate culture is also a strong indicator that a job might be tendered.
Finally, hiring managers look for specific traits demonstrated by LinkedIn profiles, employment history or the job seeker's deportment. These traits include attitude, reliability, attitude, potential, know-how, past performance, work ethic, team skills, humility and lastly, tech ability.
It seems that a job seeker's best chance of being offered a position with a particular company would be to fit into the overall company culture and demonstrate good old-fashioned work values. Lastly, they should be able to answer a telephone and turn on a computer.
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January 16, 2019 By Susan Roy
The Fundamentals of Methadone Clinics
Whether you're currently struggling with an addiction, care about an addict or simply want to know more about what's being done to deal with the opioid crisis, chances are good you've heard about methadone clinics.
In the United States, an estimated 350,000 people receive daily methadone doses from one of the 1,460 federally-regulated methadone clinics. In spite of the increased adoption of methadone as a treatment for addiction and the ever-growing opioid death rate in America, methadone clinics continue to be the target of protests and debates over the belief that methadone clinics are simply government-approved drug dealers.
What Is Methadone?
Methadone is a long-acting synthetic opioid analgesic that's used to treat severe pain, for example, for patients with advanced forms of cancer. It's also widely used to treat opioid addiction; in the right dose, methadone is highly effective in reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms among people who are addicted to fentanyl, heroin, hydromorphone and oxycodone.
Unlike opioid drugs, methadone doesn't produce the typical high that opioids do. Following the initial induction period, patients who receive methadone under medical supervision typically report that they feel normal. Because methadone has a much longer half-life than opioids, patients usually take a dose once daily.
Methadone was developed in the late 1930s by German chemists who were searching for a powerful nonaddictive painkiller that could be used as an alternative to morphine. First named Hochst-10820, methadone was successfully used to reduce heroin withdrawal symptoms among WWII soldiers in the United Kingdom during the 1940s, and it became legal as a prescription medication in the United States in 1947.
The Effects of Methadone
While methadone is chemically similar to addictive opioids such as heroin and morphine, the effects it has on users are significantly different.
The most notable characteristic of methadone is that it is highly effective in altering how the brain and the nervous system respond to pain — it lessens the perception of pain signals without producing the tell-tale euphoric high associated with traditional opioids. Methadone also blocks the euphoric effect of other opioids that may be taken concurrently, which provides people struggling with opioid use disorder a powerful deterrent against taking codeine, oxycodone or other opioids while on methadone.
When prescribed by a licensed addiction specialist and taken in the proper dose, methadone tends to produce few side effects; however, users may feel uncomfortable during the first week or so of their methadone treatment. Symptoms like light-headedness, nausea, constipation and diarrhea are relatively common, but the intensity of these symptoms is significantly milder than patients with OUD would experience if they went "cold turkey" off all forms of opioids.
Some people who use methadone report experiencing weight gain related to water retention and increased caloric intake, while others complain of dry mouth, difficulty urinating and vision problems — all issues usually resolved by modifying the dose of methadone.
Methadone and Addiction Treatment
Methadone has been widely used in addiction treatment programs since the 1960s following the establishment of the world's first methadone maintenance treatment program in Vancouver, Canada, in 1959. During the 1960s, methadone was used to treat heroin addicts in New York.
In 1964, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved methadone for use in medication-assisted treatment programs for people diagnosed with OUD. Methadone is one of only three drugs (the others are buprenorphine and naltrexone) that are FDA-approved for the treatment of OUD.
In the United States, methadone is often distributed under the brand names Dolophine (tablets) and Methadose (concentrated liquid). When dispensed at a methadone or MAT clinic, methadone is often mixed with juice and consumed on-site. This ensures patient compliance with the prescription and prevents the resale of methadone on the street.
How Is Methadone Administered?
As stated, a methadone clinic is a facility that distributes methadone to individuals in need, often on a daily basis. You may be wondering why this is necessary, and why methadone can't be picked up at the pharmacy counter like any number of other prescriptions – including opioids like oxycodone. This is a fair question, but the nature of methadone makes this concept a benefit to patients.
Methadone is a synthetic analgesic drug that's similar in form and function to a low dose of morphine. As such, it's addictive and must be managed by professionals to avoid ongoing addiction challenges. Those suffering with opioid addiction must visit the clinic every day to receive a dose of methadone.
This is usually nonnegotiable; patients can't collect several days at once. Methadone must be given in single doses by a nurse, physician or physician assistant. Generally, methadone is administered in pill form but can also be an injection.
In theory, anyone with proof of addiction can go to a methadone clinic, but depending on the area, this pipeline can differ. Some clinics require a positive drug test, while others may require participation in a treatment program or diagnosis by a doctor.
Is It Possible to Abuse Methadone?
Despite the advantages of methadone in helping those addicted to opioids such as heroin, oxycodone and morphine, methadone can be and is abused. This is the primary reason for the control of methadone in the clinic environment.
Methadone acts on the same receptors in the brain that are triggered by the ingestion of opioids. This provides a similar sensation to taking drugs, helping to stabilize the nervous system in a way that diminishes the need to use opioids for those attempting to overcome addiction.
When used properly, methadone can be a valuable tool, but abuse is possible. If available at a high level, methadone can be abused just like any other similar substance, including causing the intoxication for which opioids are known. Those who have trouble getting access to preferred drugs can turn to methadone if necessary, leading to abuse when left unregulated.
Side Effects of Methadone
While methadone has many benefits for those attempting to overcome their addiction to opioids, some side effects are associated with ongoing methadone use. Methadone can cause:
Not all users experience these side effects, but they are to be expected for those using methadone regularly.
The Stigma of Methadone Clinics
Despite the fact that the death toll from the opioid crisis in America continues to rise, methadone clinics continue to be highly controversial and stigmatized among lawmakers, government officials, the general public and even some members of the recovery community.
In general, biases related to methadone are largely due to ignorance rather than malice. As users take methadone to manage addiction, not get high, MAT doesn't indicate continued addiction.
Instead, it's a very effective tool to promote cessation of heroin or prescription opioids due to the ways in which methadone affects the brain. Long-term relapse rates are far lower for those receiving MAT than those who choose alternative forms of treatment; methadone users are 4.4 times more likely to remain in treatment and 33% less likely to test positive on future drug tests.
Methadone use as part of a medically supervised OUD program is similar to how nicotine patches and gum are used to help tobacco users quit smoking — something that is widely accepted among medical professionals and the public alike.
Unfortunately, the stigma around methadone clinics and MATs for opioid addicts has been linked to a number of deaths, including that of Robert Lepolszki of New York, who died of an opioid drug overdose in 2014 at the age of 28. In 2013, Judge Frank Gulotta, Jr. ordered that Lepolszki, who was arrested on drug-related charges, be terminated from his methadone treatment program — an order that Lepolszki's parents feel deprived their son of the medication (methadone) he needed to save him from an opioid overdose.
Judge Gulotta defended his order to terminate Lepolszki's access to methadone, stating that MATs "are crutches — they are substitutes for drugs and drug cravings without enabling the participant to actually rid him or herself of the addiction."
Alternatives to Methadone
Methadone is a very popular and highly recommended way to treat opioids addiction, but it isn't the only option. Some doctors are now encouraging opioid addicts to use alternatives to methadone, the most popular of which is Suboxone.
Suboxone is a relatively recent option to address opioid dependence. A combination of buprenorphine and naloxone, Suboxone can be seen as a safer and milder alternative.
As naloxone, a common antidote for overdose, is a component, suboxone is a beneficial way to address dependence without eliciting the high that methadone can provide. For this reason, Suboxone is less addictive while still targeting the opioid receptors in the brain.
In spite of this, Suboxone can be abused as well. Any substance that impacts opioid receptors in the brain can stimulate side effects that maintain addiction.
In extremely high doses, the impact of Suboxone can somewhat rival standard opioids. While the expected high is not generally available, the bodily response is, helping addicts to feel well again.
Subutex, the trade name for buprenorphine, is also an alternative to methadone. However, as Subutex doesn't include the benefits of naloxone, it's a less popular alternative for those who want to diminish the chemical draw to opioids because the consequences are generally on par with methadone.
Choosing a Methadone Management Plan
While methadone can positively impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of people annually, it's not a choice that should be made by an individual. Due to the nature of methadone, a trained professional should guide treatment. If methadone is a potential option in your treatment, be sure to speak with those involved in your addiction management to find the right path forward.
Want to Learn More About Methadone? Call Us
To learn more about opioid use disorder, methadone and treatment options for people who are addicted to heroin, hydromorphone and other opioids, call us here at FHE Health, start a live online chat, or complete our online contact form. Our team of compassionate, professional addiction and mental health experts are available to take your call 24/7, 365 days a year.
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How Did the Airplane Change the World?
Credit: Attributed to Wilbur Wright and/or Orville Wright/Other
The airplane has changed the world in numerous ways, especially by increasing the speed of travel, aiding international business and making the world more connected and globalized. Before the invention of airplanes, most people would never travel to faraway places because of the sheer amount of time it took to sail across oceans or to drive through countries. The airplane changed that.
In modern times, people can travel much faster. This has lead to the spread of culture, where more people visit foreign countries. The acceleration of travel has also played a large role in the development of international business. Before the airplane, it was very difficult for businesses to operate on an international basis because their representatives couldn't conduct important business deals in person. Now, the airplane has made it possible for business representatives to visit foreign countries and conduct their business abroad, another way the airplane has influenced a more globalized world.
The invention of airplanes also greatly changed the course of modern warfare. Without airplanes, there would be no air force. Planes played a major difference in World War I, and since then, planes have been used to transport soldiers, emergency supplies and spy on enemies abroad. Space travel is also connected to airplanes. Without airplanes, space travel wouldn't have been conceivable. Much of what is known about the universe wouldn't have been attainable without mastering the aeronautics of the planet's atmosphere.
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Recently you may have noticed a trend in our blogging around Bulgur with Turmeric and Cinnamon, but who can blame us? Sunnyland Mills is all about eating healthy and giving our bodies the benefit of nutrition-packed foods. Turmeric has long proven benefits to healthy heart and mind and packs terrific flavor when added to Bulgur wheat.
Try this recipe for Crispy Turmeric and Herb Bulgur Cakes at Tasty Kitchen. These bulgur cakes have a delicious crispy outside and a moist, tasty inside from the broth and the turmeric.