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Q: How do you list instance names for SQL Server when you have the server name? there can be multiple instances of sql server on a machine. I'm trying to identify every instance of sql server engine running on any given REMOTE machine. all the other answers in other questions ONLY address local machine.
I have seen SqlDataSourceEnumerator and it searches a network, I know the computer I want to search.
I have seen SmoApplication.EnumAvailableSqlServers but it requires the 'instance name' which is what I'm looking for
How do you interrogate a machine for SQL Server instance info with .net?

A: This blog shows how to list instances of sql server installed on a machine using System.ServiceProcess;
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/sqlserverfaq/2009/03/07/how-to-detect-sql-server-instances-features-installed-on-a-machine/
the missing key for me was that the ServiceController.GetService() static method has an overload that takes a string 'servername'
class InstanceInfoRetriever
    {
        public IEnumerable<string> GetInstanceNames(string serverName)
        {
            var servicenames = new[] { "MSSQL", "SQL Server" };
            var services = ServiceController.GetServices(serverName);
            var sqlservices = services.Where(s => servicenames.Any(n => s.ServiceName.Contains(n)));
            return sqlservices.Select(s => s.ServiceName);

        }
    }

A: Try the following
Dim dt as dataTable= SqlDataSourceEnumerator.Instance.GetDataSources()

For each dr as datarow in dt.Select("[ServerName] = '" & strServername & "'")

Msgbox(string.Concat(dr("ServerName"), "\\", dr("InstanceName"))))

NEXT

Where strServername is the machine name
Or try using Linq
Dim lst as List(of string) = SqlDataSourceEnumerator.Instance.GetDataSources().where(Function(x) x.servername = strServername).Select(Function(y) y.Servername & "\" & y.Instancename).ToList()


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// CLARITY_STUB void System.Collections.Stack/Clear()
void (::CLRX::NtSystem::NtCollections::tStack::mcode_itClear)(const ::CLRExec::Frame &frame, ::CLRVM::TValValue< ::CLRX::NtSystem::NtCollections::tStack >::Type bThis0)
{
	CLARITY_NOTIMPLEMENTED;
}

// CLARITY_STUB System.Object System.Collections.Stack/Peek()
::CLRVM::TValValue< ::CLRX::NtSystem::tObject >::Type (::CLRX::NtSystem::NtCollections::tStack::mcode_itPeek)(const ::CLRExec::Frame &frame, ::CLRVM::TValValue< ::CLRX::NtSystem::NtCollections::tStack >::Type bThis0)
{
	CLARITY_NOTIMPLEMENTED;
}

// CLARITY_STUB System.Object System.Collections.Stack/Pop()
::CLRVM::TValValue< ::CLRX::NtSystem::tObject >::Type (::CLRX::NtSystem::NtCollections::tStack::mcode_itPop)(const ::CLRExec::Frame &frame, ::CLRVM::TValValue< ::CLRX::NtSystem::NtCollections::tStack >::Type bThis0)
{
	CLARITY_NOTIMPLEMENTED;
}

// CLARITY_STUB void System.Collections.Stack/Push(System.Object)
void (::CLRX::NtSystem::NtCollections::tStack::mcode_itPush)(const ::CLRExec::Frame &frame, ::CLRVM::TValValue< ::CLRX::NtSystem::NtCollections::tStack >::Type bThis0, ::CLRVM::TValValue< ::CLRX::NtSystem::tObject >::Type param0)
{
	CLARITY_NOTIMPLEMENTED;
}

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Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Discovert. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Discovert and, of course, Discovert synonyms and on the right images related to the word Discovert.
Discovert Dis*cov"ert, n. An uncovered place or part. [Obs.] At discovert, uncovered. [Obs.] --Chaucer.


Subclass of SQLQueryException used for parse errors in the sql. These are not associated with a particular object but indicate that the text doesn't parse, rather than the parsed query isn't buildable.
Gets the offset that the first error occurs at in the sql.


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Up 'till now, I don't know why Crescendo is named Crescendo and why Silence is named Silence, as for Hush, Hush I'm guessing it has to do with fallen angels and Nephilim and they're supposed to be a secret to humans, so hush, hush? Finale is pretty straightforward, I think, since it's the last book of the series, hence the finale?
From the third book, we know that war is waging between fallen angels and Nephilim, and that Nora has to pick a side, to go with her own blood, or side with Patch, her fallen angel boyfriend. It seemed obvious Nora wouldn't help the Nephilim in any way, after learning all that's been going on with the Black Hand, but as the story progresses, it gets a little more complicated.
There are training involved, more secrets, traitors, and the first ever archangel encounter! Ain't that great?
I'm not going to go into detail as to what happened, because I just finished reading the book like 2 hours ago, there are things that stood out to me and has been lingering in my mind after the book ended. First of all, I love the ending. It ended with an epilogue, which is my favourite kind of endings. Vee got married to this guy called Gavin whom she met in England, I suppose, since her wedding was held there. It was kind of bittersweet because I really thought she was going to end up with Scott.
Oh Scott. I started really liking him in Silence, and now he's gone 😦 Why? I didn't like, feel really emotional when he got killed, because he was in the middle of a fight and all, and it happened so fast, I was just in shock. (Hunger Games: Mockingjay spoiler alert!) Kind of like how Suzanne Collins killed Finnick in Mockingjay, I was just, huh, really? What? Yeah. And I kind of hoped in the epilogue Vee was marrying Scott actually, like somehow he managed to survive.
Speaking of Vee, I was shocked when I found out she was Nephilim. When she was all nonchalant when Nora told Vee the truth about everything, I was like, NO WAYYY! And quickly skimmed through the next few paragraphs, until she said she recently found out she was Nephilim. Now Nora doesn't know anyone human anymore except her mom. Ha.
And then there's Marcie. She died in the end too. I kind of feel sorry for her, and I didn't expect her to burn those feathers, really. I was just beginning to see her as those bratty girls acting bratty because a) she just was, or b) she only acted that way out of self defense. Turns out the author wanted to make her truly unlikable, but she really is pitiful though.
In the end, Dante was the culprit all along. I remember I guessed it was someone else (certainly not Dabria), but I forgot. Detective Basso maybe? Because Nora sensed something strange off of him, and I immediately pinned him as being evil. (Turns out he was an archangel! How could Nora have not known, seeing how she was around Pepper for more than one occasion?) Anyway, I think Dante was worse than Hank in some ways. I mean, he wanted to rule both fallen angels and Nephilim, like are you crazy? It would be interesting if devils suddenly show up and be like, "So I've heard someone has been playing around with my devilcraft. Is it you, Dante?" Yeah, that would totally freak him out. It's kind of sad though, because I really thought he was on Nora's side. He seemed so devoted, training her and all, also protecting her from other Nephilim. And then the scene where he was fighting with Nora, he just transformed into a monster.
Oh I just remembered something about Nora being kidnapped… multiple times. In this book alone, she was kidnapped once by that Cowboy Hat Nephilim and almost got kidnapped again by Pepper, and a couple more times in the previous books. It came to a point where I went, "What? Again?" Maybe the author secretly finds Nora annoying too, so she wants her kidnapped as a way for her to make up for it 😉 I kid, I kid.


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How to re-recruit your staff back into a new hybrid work environment
By Robert Half on 28 December 2020
Office spaces all over the country are still eerily quiet as a significant proportion of the workforce continues to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
But, as Australia continues to effectively mitigate the worst effects of the virus, companies are starting to think about what happens next – particularly around how employees can make best use of a hybrid home and onsite working arrangement.
A survey shows that up to 60% of Australians would prefer to work two to three days at home and use the office for the rest.
As government restrictions and health advisories continue to evolve around the world, it's unlikely we'll see a race to 'go back to normal' because we're completely redefining 'normal' when it comes to where, when and how we work.
Over the past several months, employees have re-shaped their lifestyles to suit working-from-home arrangements and, at the same time, employers have invested heavily in improving their technology infrastructure and processes to make remote work as efficient and comfortable as possible.
When the game has changed so much, more companies are turning to the idea of hybrid solutions which would see employees return to the office for a few days a week – provided regulations allow.
As we head into 2021, it will become increasingly important for organisations to put strategies in place to 're-recruit' their employees back into the office on their mission to strike the right balance between working from home and the central office environment.
Addressing the question of 'why'?
Dividing working hours between the office and home could achieve a more varied approach to professional development, networking, and collaboration opportunities while still improving work-life balance and managing pandemic-related health and safety concerns.
A report by Boston Consulting Group emphasises that hybrid work models will be the future of work post-COVID-19, having the potential to supercharge business productivity and engagement among the workforce. The report also says well-balanced hybrid work models which deliver a multitude of benefits to businesses and employees will allow organisations to better recruit talent, achieve innovation and create value for stakeholders.
In 2021, the constructive impacts of implementing hybrid remote-onsite workforces could drive investment in new opportunities while positively influencing 'reimagined' company cultures. In an effort to re-recruit your employees back into the office, leaders should clearly communicate the new business goals, types of exciting projects and upskilling opportunities teams might be involved in as they become empowered by a new virtual and in-person working environment.
How can companies make it happen?
When encouraging workers to return to the office, it's vital to appreciate there won't be a one-size-fits-all approach – everyone will now need different things to facilitate a smooth transition back. For example, working parents who have found it easier to balance childcare arrangements in recent months might have different requirements and expectations compared to your youngest recruits.
Continuing to support staff through flexible hours, mixing remote workdays with office days or even offering onsite childminding facilities could make a huge difference to re-recruiting employees who have or are planning future families. What's more, we've also seen a generation of new parents enjoy quality time at home with their newborns, so expectations might have changed around what companies can do to support both maternity and paternity work and leave arrangements.
Flexible working arrangements which reduce the time spent commuting each week could also open opportunities for employees to live further away from the office. Whatever the circumstances, keeping the dialogue open with individual employees will be essential for successfully bringing staff back to the office when needed, whether it be on a full-time or part-time basis.
Crucially, re-recruiting employees as they return to the workplace will require a high level of sensitivity and responsiveness to individuals' fears and opinions about a COVID-safe return to the office. To ensure all employees feel comfortable, companies should consider staggering start and finish times, so people can avoid peak hour travel, and a rotating approach to remote work and office work, so the office is never crowded. Employees who live with elderly relatives or people with underlying health conditions should also be offered more tailored support. It remains vital for all employees to feel safe so addressing people's concerns and continuing to provide the necessary support is key to building an engaged and productive workforce.
Leading with your company values front of mind could also help motivate employees as they return because they will truly experience what it means to be a part of the organisation. For example, holding regular conversations with staff and being open to adjusting their working practices as needs change could turn core values such as trustworthiness, fairness and a positive culture that celebrates individuality into something more visible (and worth returning for).
The pandemic has changed the working world for good, and while we've proven remote work can be effective, there will continue to be many questions around the perfect balance between home and the office to maximise the benefits to both companies and employees. And this balance is likely to be different for different people. Showing that you acknowledge how times have changed and planning for how returning to the office will work for individuals in a new normal will be essential for successfully re-recruiting staff.
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Q: TypeError: Cannot read property 'members' of undefined in discord.js I'm trying to create a javascript discord bot that will give the user a role when clicking on an emoji of a specific comment (react role), but i'm getting this following code error
code:
client.on('raw', async data => {
    if(data.t !== "MESSAGE_REACTION_ADD" && data.t !== "MESSAGE_REACTION_REMOVE") return
    if(data.d.message_id != "612715176122384414") return

    let canal = client.guilds.get("612380691522387985")
    let cara = canal.members.get(data.d.user_id)

    let novato = canal.roles.get('612715206400802837')

    if(data.t === "MESSAGE_REACTION_ADD"){
        if(data.d.emoji.name === "✅"){
            if(cara.roles.has(novato)) return
            cara.addRole(novato)
        }
    }

    if(data.t === "MESSAGE_REACTION_REMOVE"){
        if(data.d.emoji.name === "✅"){
            if(cara.roles.has(novato)) return
            cara.removeRole(novato)
        }
    }

})

error:
(node:1324) UnhandledPromiseRejectionWarning: TypeError: Cannot read property 'members' of undefined
    at Client.client.on (C:\Users\Ori\Documents\Discord\TesterBot\bot.js:133:22)
    at Client.emit (events.js:203:15)
    at WebSocketConnection.onPacket (C:\Users\Ori\Documents\Discord\TesterBot\node_modules\discord.js\src\client\websocket\WebSocketConnection.js:317:17)
    at WebSocketConnection.onMessage (C:\Users\Ori\Documents\Discord\TesterBot\node_modules\discord.js\src\client\websocket\WebSocketConnection.js:296:17)
    at WebSocket.onMessage (C:\Users\Ori\Documents\Discord\TesterBot\node_modules\ws\lib\event-target.js:120:16)
    at WebSocket.emit (events.js:198:13)
    at Receiver.receiverOnMessage (C:\Users\Ori\Documents\Discord\TesterBot\node_modules\ws\lib\websocket.js:789:20)
    at Receiver.emit (events.js:198:13)
    at Receiver.dataMessage (C:\Users\Ori\Documents\Discord\TesterBot\node_modules\ws\lib\receiver.js:422:14)
    at Receiver.getData (C:\Users\Ori\Documents\Discord\TesterBot\node_modules\ws\lib\receiver.js:352:17)
(node:1324) UnhandledPromiseRejectionWarning: Unhandled promise rejection.

This error originated either by throwing inside of an async function
without a catch block, or by rejecting a promise
which was not handled with .catch(). (rejection id: 1)
(node:1324) [DEP0018] DeprecationWarning: Unhandled promise rejections are deprecated. In the future, promise rejections that are not handled will terminate the Node.js process with a non-zero
exit code.

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From the beginning, when Jeanie Waters launched 3rd Degree Screening in Council Bluffs in 2012, she knew that its success would require both commercial and government contracts. Waters, whose company provides background checks, drug tests, and field investigation services for clients worldwide, turned to CIRAS for help with the government part.
The specialists in CIRAS' Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) exist to help Iowa businesses understand what it takes to sell to the government.
Happy Tuesday. Politics, indexes, wage subsidies and replacement chickens. These are the chief topics we find on CIRAS news wires today.
Sometimes, you just want to know.
Cline Tool, based in Newton, recently completed a 15-month project with CIRAS to evaluate its safety plans and procedures. The result? Cline now has a new Safety Committee to address safety procedures, processes, and compliance moving forward. And its Board of Directors is much more confident after being reassured that Cline has a strong program in place that meets OSHA requirements.
Happy Friday. Today's collection of Stuff We Find Interesting includes some politics, some gloomy economic forecasting and many, many words about how cool Des Moines is (now).
Happy Wednesday. We assume you're up-to-date on all things Sarah Palin. But we've got a few additional caucus-y tidbits, as well as some 3D printing and a good old fashioned courtroom fight in the making.
Happy Tuesday. Today's Digest offers a bit of happy fatalism, with articles that describe horrible economic news alongside bright outlooks for the future. At least the caucuses will be over soon….
Happy Tuesday. CIRAS Digest returns from holiday vacation this week with a slightly thicker waistline and a pile of gloomy prognostication to peruse.
The evolution of manufacturing is occurring bit by bit across Iowa—including, among other places, at a metal door factory in Mason City.
Curries, part of the Sweden-based ASSA ABLOY Group, is where roughly 490 production workers go each day to produce steel doors and frames.Since 2012, the company has been working steadily to automate the final phase of its door-handling process—a manual labor-intense procedure that tends to spawn high turnover and can cause the kind of muscle injuries that are common in an aging workforce.


A money-saving plan which sparked an alliance between Warwickshire Police and West Merica Police will come to an end.
Police Staff and Police Community Support officers fear their jobs could be cut under plans to end the agreement.
Warkwickshire Police have said they are shocked and disappointed at being handed notice to terminate the agreement by West Mercia Police.
The two forces both shared services to cut costs in 2012 to enable them to better cope with budgets but now they say the alliance will end.
The two forces now believe withdrawing the alliance would ensure they can work more effectively in the future.
This does run the risk of increased costs for both forces who would usually share services resulting in cuts to roles. This has not been confirmed but it is a real worry for Police Staff within both forces.
The forces say they will share some services, but they are not sure how that will look at the moment.
Frontline policing won't be impacted by the changes but back office staff and support staff could be impacted, Members of police staff were today briefed before details released to the media.
West Mercia PCC John Campion said "This has been a carefully considered decision with communities in mind, and both the Chief Constable and I, are in agreement that this approach will enhance and improve the service moving forward.
Following the announcement Warwickshire Police Chief Constable Martin Jelley, said: "I am surprised and disappointed at having been served notice by the West Mercia PCC and Chief Constable terminating our strategic alliance arrangements. This is clearly a decision which has been taken solely by West Mercia's PCC and Chief Constable and one which myself and the Warwickshire PCC do not support.


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Boustead Securities Appoints Robert Maley As New Senior Managing Director & Announces Plans to Open New York Office
February 5, 2018 @ 4:11 pm By Samantha Hurst
On Monday, Boustead Securities, a California-based investment banking firm that advises clients on IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, and restructuring assignments in a wide array of industries, geographies and transactions, and its affiliate, FinTech Clearing, announced it has appointed Robert Maley as its new senior managing director.
According to Boustead Securities, Maley previously served as President and Head of Investment Banking for a regional broker/dealer and RIA. He brings senior level experience in financial services and risk management, including as a Director Investment Banking Advisory for Compliance-Risk Concepts, and was the President and CEO of Gilford Securities, as well as the President and CFO of Gilford Financial Corporation. Speaking about Maley's appointment, Boustead Securities CEO, Keith Moore, stated:
"We are looking forward to working with Robert to build the New York and East Coast presence of Boustead Securities. Robert's experience covers a broad spectrum of investment banking services, from developing clients, conducting offerings, to compliance, and leadership. We are fortunate to have Robert, with his experience, industry relationships and skills, lead our expansion into New York."
The company also reported that through his previous work with IPOs, secondary transactions, and private placements, Maley has originated, executed, and closed more than 100 lead transactions, over $2.8 billion for client companies, has participated in more than 600 offerings as co-manager or underwriter, as well as raising over $1.6 billion of private equity investment in an Asian real estate fund. He commented:
"I believe Boustead Securities' Capital Markets solutions are helping to bring back small-cap initial public offerings (i.e., IPOs). Those efforts, along with the firm's approach to raising capital, were the key reasons why I chose to join Boustead."
Boustead then added it has announced plans to open its New York Office and The company previously bought Flashfunders and has handled True Leaf along with completed several other Reg A+ offerings.
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Lendio Funds 500+ Businesses In One Month
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TAMPA, Fla. -- As part of the coverage for the Republican National Convention, Times Community News conducted interviews with the GOP delegates from the 27th and 28th Congressional districts. First up: Dr. Greggory DeVore, a fetal medicine specialist from La Cañada Flintridge.
I live in La Cañada. I am a physician specializing in maternal-fetal medicine. I am a consultant to obstetricians and evaluate unborn children with ultrasound. I have a web site, www.fetal.com, that explains my practice. I also lecture throughout the world, teaching doctors about fetal ultrasound.
The candidate who receives the most votes in each congressional district has the option of suggesting individuals whom they would like to represent the views of the candidate, in my case, Gov. Mitt Romney.
I believe it is important to experience the process of participating at a national level in the selection of the candidate to represent the Republican Party running for president. In addition, it will give me an opportunity to see how the process works and, by participating, to better appreciate the founding principles of our government.
The most important issue facing the GOP is the economy and the impact of Obamacare on patients, physicians and the healthcare community.
Unfortunately, Southern California will not play an important role in the presidential election at this time. However, Southern California will play an important role in electing Republicans to serve in Congress so that conservative views can have a voice in governing and creating laws by which we must all abide.
The main issue we need to focus on is how to prepare our children and grandchildren for the future. If we encourage an entitlement society where benefits are not earned but "provided," then we will never allow those less fortunate to experience the fortunes that await them when they work toward goals that have educational and economic implications.
At the present time, the Latino community approaches over 50% of the population in the state. Many of my patients are Latino and want their children to have a future that offers opportunity for success. Republicans need to show and teach those less fortunate than themselves how this can be accomplished for the next generation.
This is done through education, and providing a pathway to success that includes enhancing the self esteem of our youth, and inspiring the next generation to strive for higher goals, and allow them to experience the American dream.


It's no secret that we love to help women make good money decisions so they can live their lives to the fullest and build a secure future for themselves and their families.
That's why we are so pleased to announce we've received the 2016 Women's Choice Award® for Financial Advisors!
The Women's Choice Award® is the premier recognition award for well-qualified advisors who are committed to the women's market and serving their female clients.
Achieving this award reaffirms our commitment to providing clients with extraordinary service as we address the special financial needs of women and their families.
Women earn less, live longer, spend more time away from work, and need more money in retirement than men. They desperately need access to objective, smart and unbiased financial advice so they can live their lives to the fullest and meet their financial goals.
Even though this award was given to us in recognition of the exemplary service we deliver to women, it underlines the commitment we make to all clients, and symbolizes the integrity, knowledge and service excellence we strive to deliver to each and every person we have the privilege to serve.
Advisors who qualify for the Award go through an extensive evaluation process using 17 objective criteria. The award is based on an exceptional customer service experience, knowledge, overall satisfaction and other criteria. In addition, the advisor is required to submit letters of validation, substantiating their good standing at their current firm and/or the advisor's clients are surveyed to obtain client feedback regarding service and practices.
The Women's Choice Award® Financial Advisor program was created by WomenCertified Inc., the Voice of Women, in an effort to help women make smart financial choices. The Women's Choice Award Financial Program is based on 17 objective criteria associated with providing quality service to women clients such as credentials, experience and a favorable regulatory history, among other factors. In prior years, Women's Choice Award® Financial Advisors and Firms represented less than 1% of financial advisors in the U.S. Financial advisors do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Women's Choice Award Financial Advisors, though they may have paid a basic program fee to cover the cost of a comprehensive review and client survey. The inclusion of a financial advisor within the Women's Choice Award Financial Advisor network should not be construed as an endorsement of the financial advisor by WomenCertified Inc. or its partners and affiliates and is no guarantee as to future investment success.
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Congratulations Mari and team! This award is very well deserved. I know first hand the rigor and excellence that are at the foundation of serving clients well at Adam Financial. The commitment to female clients' financial well being is not just about the numbers, but about the understanding, calm, and confidence that come when clients feel the satisfaction of getting their financial house in order. Kudos to you all.
Congratulations on the Women's Choice Award for Financial Planners!
I know I'd be one lost woman without your financial guidance.
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Scientists have found that feminine beauty affects her menstrual cycle. Conducted a public poll shows that both men and women believe that a woman's face looks most attractive in the most fertile days. Craig Roberts (Newcastle University) and colleagues decided to find out how women's attractiveness varies throughout the menstrual cycle to see whether it is possible for her to judge woman's fertility, says the journal Nature. Dean Ornish M.D is actively involved in the matter. By the way, the animals there are certain signs by which the females 'talk' about their fertility. For example the female chimpanzee genital area becomes swollen and pink. Filed under: Dean Ornish M.D. For the experiment, were selected about 50 women aged 19 to 33 years. Each woman was photographed twice.
In the first photo a woman was in a period most favorable for conception – after about 8-14 days after the first day of the menstrual cycle, and the second – even after 14 days. Then, 125 women and 125 men were asked to rate on a photo the woman looks more attractive. Photography in the most fertile period was selected as 51% -59% as of men and women. Scientists are still uncertain, as guided by the respondents in their assessment. Perhaps the decisive role played by color and skin condition. The fact that previously performed studies have shown that during ovulation women skin is lighter. Scientist Ian Penton-Voak of the University of Stirling His found that during ovulation women prefer men who are look manly, while during the rest of them nicer men with softer features. Men may use other indicators, such as smell, to determine the extent of fertility partner. Other Experiments show that in the days close to ovulation, a woman's face and chest become more symmetrical.
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Forbidden Planet: 50th Anniversary Edition (Ultimate Collector's Edition) DVD Review
by Chris McEneany Nov 26, 2006
Forbidden Planet: 50th Anniversary Edition (Ultimate Collector's Edition) DVD (2013)
Forbidden Planet's lush Cinemascope photography is splendidly restored here by Warner's engineers with a virtually flawless anamorphic 2.40:1 transfer. There may a smattering of very fine grain, but there is no print damage on show with an image that positively gleams with colour and vitality.
For a kick off there is now much more detail available in the backgrounds - such as the dials and readouts on the bridge of the space cruiser, the contents of the fruit bowl in Morbius' house and the exotic vegetation outside in the garden. The Id Monster is more sharply defined, as are the multitude of laser bolts flashing across the screen. Robby's mechanisms are bestowed more attention from the transfer, too, really captivating the eye with all their clickings and turnings. Panning shots no longer suffer the old NTSC judder that the original R1 did, with the image remaining blissfully smooth and flowing throughout the action sequences. Fabulously deep blacks add immeasurably to the atmosphere and help to maintain a good contrast that, in turn, delivers an image with plenty of depth and scale. Pebbles and stones, dust clouds and side-arms have all become much more apparent with the clean-up job that the film has received, and the majestic matte paintings seem to blend in with the sets much better and more cleanly than before. The desert landscape is bewitching and the vast Krell underground complex is even more inspiring than ever before.
Clean, sharp edges bring the sets and the characters to colourful life and the film benefits from that warm, well-produced MGM sheen, the same buffed-up, rosy-cheeked health that made last year's The Wizard Of Oz re-release such a pleasure to view. I have yet to see the HD version of this release but, to be honest, this SD disc is simply glowing. Very impressive for a film from the fifties.
The picture for the full-screen The Invisible Boy is very good, too. Again, virtually untouched by age - save for a couple of wavering vertical lines of the blink-and-you'll-miss-them variety - this transfer is clean, crisp and displays excellent contrast. There is absolutely no grain to speak of and if there is some occasional hazing on the patterns of certain characters' clothes, then this is compensated for with the overall clarity and robustness of the image.
Now, all you purists out there don't be put off by the new DD 5.1 mix. It may not make the most dynamic use of a speaker set-up, but this track still adds a terrific new dimension to the film, beefing up the effects and the weird score and spreading some depth and space to the dialogue and ambience.
Some nice effects are things such as the blast shutters at the Morbius household thudding shut across the frontal array, the bubbling of the electronic score from all around the set-up and the impressive weight afforded the frantic crackling and humming of the huge Krell machinery. Voices track the speakers around the room, although this can sound a little bogus sometimes, with certain portions of dialogue coming over as falsely booming. But the overall sound design has received a Krell-like boost and the results are beneficial in the main.
The Invisible Boy's mono track poses no problems with its transfer, either. Again, very clear and crisp and producing a fine level of dialogue, a warm musical score and some firm weight behind the effects and bombastic moments.
Although I'm disappointed that there isn't a commentary track - I'm sure a retro-chat from Leslie Nielson would have been a hoot - this release really does epitomise the tag of Ultimate Edition. If the additions of The Invisible Boy and the episode of The Thin Man weren't enough, we get three documentaries and a plethora of Deleted Scenes and Lost Footage.
Disc One contains the main attraction and a number of cool extras. First up, we have the Deleted Scenes (13.08 mins). Culled from a workprint of the film, the sequences shown here were either entirely removed, or were later re-tooled. We are treated to some rough, or alternate takes of scenes without FX and to some good extended cuts that reveal deeper levels of character and, in one particular case, adds some important dialogue that explains one of Cmdr. Adams' slightly confusing remarks to Jerry Farman during the approach to Altair-IV. Some of these scenes are in poor shape and have the Lap Dissolve cards in place to signify the edits to be made. It's all nice to see, though.
Then we get the Lost Footage (9.15 mins) Here we are presented with some very rare test footage dug out from MGM's vaults. With explanatory notes describing what we are looking at and the film's wacky score playing over the top, there is some excellent stuff on display. The space scenes look wonderful even in their unfinished state, and you can clearly see where Gene Roddenberry got his visual influences from for the Enterprise's transporters and planetary fly-bys.
MGM Parade has two segments which, with a Play All option, run for 6.14 mins. Walter Pidgeon introduces black and white excerpts from MGM's promotional footage reels and offers a somewhat lazy narration about the forthcoming film and supplies some on-set reporting, including an introduction to Robby.
The Thin Man: Robot Client TV episode (25.30 mins). Presented in full screen 1.33:1, and in extremely good, clear condition, this shows a story in the long-running and popular series of screwball investigations in which our hero, Robby the Robot appears to be behind some nefarious goings-on. If you are into The Thin Man, you'll have a blast. If not, hey ... there's still Robby the Robot to enjoy.
Lastly on this disc, we get a Theatrical Trailer Gallery which is a full-on cavalcade of rip-roaring 50's sci-fi classics that you can view with a Play All option, or individually. This is terrific stuff, folks. As you know, I am a major fan of these movies and some of my absolute favourites (which I've already covered in the Retrofest) are hauled out with lots of portentous voice-overs, scratchy prints and copious OTT editing. Barring the trailer for The Thing From Another World (my overall favourite sci-fi movie from the era) which comes over as terribly overdrawn and tedious, this is marvellous fun. The end of the world has never been so exciting. For the record the trailers are for The Thing, The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms, Forbidden Planet, The Invisible Boy, Them! (another total classic - see separate review), The Black Scorpion and The Time Machine (also reviewed).
Disc 2 contains the film The Invisible Boy and the three documentaries.
TCM Original Watch The Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and Us is 55 mins long and has 12 chapters. Narrated by Mark Hamill, this feature takes an emphatic, but enjoyable look at the political and philosophical values of the films released in this audacious and creative decade. With input from Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott and James Cameron, we discover the rather frightening representation that these films gave to the paranoia of the Cold War times and the dawning of the Atomic Age, and how movie-makers translated such fears into monsters, mutations, madcap effects and plentiful metaphor. All our favourites get a good mention, including The Day The Earth Stood Still and the terrific Invaders From Mars. Great feature, folks, and I loved every minute of it.
Amazing! Exploring The Far Reaches Of Forbidden Planet is only 26.31 mins long but packs in an awful lot of reminiscences from the likes of Leslie Nielsen, Anne Francis (who still looks lovely even now!), Earl Holliman and Richard Anderson about their experiences making this classic all those years ago. But the real meat of this feature are the contributions from the film's many illustrious fans. People such as John Carpenter, who was surely influenced by the film's electronic score, Dennis Muren, Phil Tippet and John Dykstra who developed a passion for special effects after being wowed by the film's visuals, Star Wars sound engineer Ben Burtt loved the Id monster's aural menace, novelist and film-tie-in-specialist Alan Dean Foster, movie historians Rudy Behlmer and Bob Burns and then the likes of Joe Dante and John Landis, whose only work these days is appearing on DVD retrospective making-ofs. Check out the great conceptual artwork for the monster from the Id, especially the one that depicts Morbius' head on top of a two-legged monstrosity - very reminiscent of the gruesome guises adopted by The Thing in John Carpenter's version. Too brief by far - I could watch this stuff all day and never get bored - this is still packed with fascinating titbits, and even if it ultimately comes across as more of a fan-fest than a fully-fleshed retrospective, there is enough genuine love and affection for the film to make it worthwhile. It is also nice to hear from Bebe Barron who, along with her husband, created the wonderfully weird electronic score - or tonalities, as it is credited in the film.
Robby The Robot: Engineering A Sci-Fi Icon is 13.44 mins of cut and paste snippets from the same interview sessions already featured, although this is all new material and provides more air-time for Joe Dante, Behlmer, Holliman, Burtt, William Malone and John Carpenter. We do get to hear from Robby's creator, Robert Kinoshita and get to see lots of different conceptual designs and early posters. It is quite cool to finally see the man who got to wear the robot suit, a little fellow called Frankie Darro, who had to have his face painted black so that it wouldn't show from inside Robby's chest. And we get to see Robby as he is today - still in good nick, just like Anne Francis - and have a recap of his career so far. But what is really interesting is hearing from Fred Barton, who has made a living out of building and selling Robby The Replica, and we get to see the finished, full size model in action too. Outstanding.
Very enjoyable all round, folks.
The Ultimate Edition also comes housed in a wonderfully evocative tin box with eight lobby cards for Forbidden Planet and nine for The Invisible Boy contained in a space-illustrated case, and the smart little Robby the Robot miniature. But, just when you thought "Ahhh, look at how cute he is!" you will then find a one-sheet advertising that full sized version that Fred Barton sells. That's full-sized, folks! Seven feet tall, no less, and automated with sounds and lights and moving parts. Just how cool is that? Sadly, even for me, this would be a step too far into a financial dimension that my bank account has not gone before, so I'll just have to make do with its little cousin.
All in all, this is an exemplary package of features for the grandfather of all sci-fi movies. Very worthy, fact-packed and fun. And the whole set looks great on the shelf. When will they get round to doing one of these all-singing, all-dancing special editions for The Thing From Another World, though?
First rate, folks. I've waited a long time for a special edition of Forbidden Planet to come along, and when it did, it didn't disappoint. I know there's no commentary, but just look at all the other goodies on offer. The fun deleted scenes and lost footage make up for the slightly superficial making of, and the additions of The Invisible Boy and The Thin Man are nice for completists, like me.
One of the greatest sci-fi films ever made and a truly magnificent DVD release, too. Forbidden Planet is also available in HD, but whichever version you opt for, you are in for a real treat. A personal favourite of mine, a fondly recalled classic and a darling of the critics, as well. I can't recommend it enough. Forbidden Planet is essential - a box set with free grin-of-satisfaction value thrown in.


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Malik Newman, Jaylen Brown among 53 invited to US Junior National Team minicamp
By Raphielle JohnsonSep 23, 2014, 12:55 PM EDT
Tuesday morning USA Basketball released the list of 53 players who have been invited to attend Junior National Team minicamp, which takes place October 4-5 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Among the 53 players are 16 Class of 2015 prospects, including five-star prospects Jaylen Brown, Isaiah Briscoe and Malik Newman. Five players on the list were members of the U17 team that won the FIBA U17 World Championships this summer, with eight playing for the team that won the FIBA Americas U18 title.
"I look forward to working with a new group of players in October," USA Basketball Developmental national team head coach Don Showalter said in the release. "We have expanded the group to include players eligible for three different age groups, and within that mix we have some players who already have USA Basketball experience and who have won gold medals as well as a lot of players who are new to USA Basketball."
The Class of 2018 has the highest number of players invited to the camp (20), with there also being 17 Class of 2017 prospects who received invitations. The camp will help USA Basketball begin the process of filling rosters for two 2015 international events, the Nike Hoop Summit and the FIBA Americas U16 Championships. Other events to be taken into consideration are the 2016 FIBA U17 World Championships and the 2016 FIBA Americas U18 Championships.
Below is the full list of players who have been invited to participate in the camp.
Chase Adams (Marian Central Catholic H.S. (2018)/Park Forest, IL)
Marvin Bagley, III (Corona del Sol H.S. (2018)/Tempe, Ariz.)
Michael Barber (The Veritas School (2018)/Jackson, Miss.)
Brian Bowen (Arthur Hill H.S. (2017)/Saginaw, Mich.)
Isaiah Briscoe (Roselle Catholic H.S. (2015)/Union, N.J.)
Jaylen Brown (Wheeler H.S. (2015)/Alpharetta, Ga.)
Jordan Brown (Wood Creek H.S. (2018)/Roseville, Calif.)
Marquis Brown (Simeon Career Academy (2018)/Chicago, Ill.)
Troy Brown Jr. (Centennial H.S. (2017)/Las Vegas, Nev.)
Jalen Brunson (Adlai E. Stevenson H.S. (2015)/Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Villanova commit
Harrison Butler (Mater Dei Catholic H.S. (2018)/Huntington Beach, Calif.)
Wendell Carter Jr. (Pace Academy (2017)/Fairburn, Ga.)
Matthew Coleman (M.F. Maury H.S. (2017)/Norfolk, Va.)
Trevon Duval (St. Benedict's Prep (2017)/New Castle, Del.)
Nojel Eastern (Evanston Township H.S. (2017)/Evanston, Ill.)
Henry Ellenson (Rice Lake H.S. (2015)/Rice Lake, Wis.)
Jalek Felton (Mullins H.S. (2017)/Mullins, S.C.)
Darius Garland (Brentwood Academy (2018)/ Nashville, Tenn.)
Chris Giles (Plano West Senior H.S. (2017)/Plano, Texas)
Carte'Are Gordon (St. John Vianney H.S. (2018)/St. Louis, Mo.)
Jaylen Hands (Mater Dei Catholic H.S. (2017)/Chula Vista, Calif.)
D.J. Harvey (DeMatha Catholic H.S. (2017)/Bowie, Md.)
Markus Howard (Perry H.S. (2017)/Chandler, Ariz.) – Arizona State commit
Chase Jeter (Bishop Gorman H.S. (2015)/Las Vegas, Nev.) – Duke commit
Brandon Johns (East Lansing H.S. (2018)/Lansing, Mich.)
Luke Kennard (Franklin H.S. (2015)/Franklin, Ohio) – Duke commit
Joshua LeBlanc (Madison Preparatory Academy (2018)/Baton Rouge, La.)
Ira Lee (Sierra Canyon School (2017)/San Pedro, Calif.)
James Lewis (Flat Rock H.S. (2018)/Atlanta, Ga.)
Tyler Lydon (New Hampton School (2015)/Pine Plains, N.Y.) – Syracuse commit
Charles Matthews (Saint Rita H.S. (2015)/Chicago, Ill.) – Kentucky commit
EJ Montgomery Jr. (Montverde Academy (2018)/Port Saint Lucie, Fla.)
Malik Newman (Callaway H.S. (2015)/Jackson, Miss.)
Reginald Perry (Maclay School (2018)/Tallahassee, FL)
Michael Porter Jr.(Father Tolton Catholic H.S. (2017)/Columbia, MO)
Cameron Reddish (The Haverford School (2018)/Norristown, Pa.)
Ivan Rabb (Bishop O'Dowd H.S. (2015)/Oakland, Calif.)
Nazreon Reid (Roselle Catholic H.S. (2018)/Asbury Park, N.J.)
David Sloan (Taylor County H.S. (2017)/Campbellsville, Ky.)
Javonte Smart (Scottlandville H.S. (2018)/Baton Rouge, La.)
Cassius Stanley (Sierra Canyon H.S. (2018)/Encino, Calif.)
Diamond Stone (Dominican H.S. (2015)/Milwaukee, Wis.)
Caleb Swanigan (Homestead Senior H.S. (2015)/Fort Wayne, Ind.)
Allonzo Trier (Findlay Prep/Tulsa, Okla.) – Arizona commit
Jarred Vanderbilt (Victory Prep (2017)/Houston, Texas)
Connor Vanover (Arkansas Baptist H.S. (2018)/Little Rock, Ark.)
Paul Washington (Lone Star H.S. (2017)/Frisco, Texas)
Jimmy Whitt (Columbia-Hickman H.S. (2015)/ Columbia, Mo.) – Arkansas commit
Austin Wiley (Spain Park H.S. (2017)/Hoover, Ala.)
DJ Williams (Simeon Career Academy (2015)/ Chicago, Ill.) – Illinois commit
DeShang Williams-Weaver (Cy Falls H.S. (2018)/Houston, Texas)
Robert Woodard (Columbus H.S. (2018)/Columbus, Miss.)
Stephen Zimmerman (Bishop Gorman H.S. (2015)/Las Vegas, Nev.)
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When I dance, I look almost identical to Beyonce. And I mean identical. In many ways, when she becomes Sasha Fierce, she's actually just becoming me.
If you're big at school, you've really got two choices. You're going to be a target. If you go to school, and you're me, you go, 'Right - I'm just going to make myself a bigger target. My confidence, it will terrify them.' That's how I felt in school.
You can either hope and pray you don't get picked on, or you can, in a way, almost make yourself a bigger target, because it's harder to bully something that's really big. It's easy to bully something that's small and frail.
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Родились
 в 1726 году во Флоренции — Тереза Вестрис, итальянская балерина.
 29 апреля 1727 года в Париже — Жан-Жорж Нове́рр, французский танцор и хореограф, основоположник современного балета. День его рождения 29 апреля по решению ЮНЕСКО отмечается как международный день танца.
 18 апреля 1729 года во Флоренции — Гаэтан Вестрис, итальянский хореограф и танцор.

Скончались
 6 августа 1721 года — Хунольд, Кристиан Фридрих (), немецкий поэт и либреттист для опер.
 4 мая 1722 года — Клод Гилло () (р. 1673), французский художник, сценограф и автор костюмов для оперы и драматического театра.
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Christmas at the Stanford house was very merry this year!
We decided to stay home for the first time, and it really was such a joy!
Papa and Gigi decided to come on up and have a spend-the-night party, so it worked out!
Delicious, yes! But, what was I thinking!!! Turkey babysitting is intense, y'all!
Finally, Christmas morn dawned! Having an almost 3-year-old and an 8-month-old was really interesting. One ripping into her gifts and the other one playing with the wrapping paper!
It was such so special to have a casual. meaningful Christmas sitting at home, reading the Christmas story, eating yummy food and enjoying each other's company! We didn't even finish opening our presents until late in the afternoon. Slowing down has become such a wonderful thing, to me, and this Christmas was definitely one of those special times.
These pictures are so good and I love their jammies!!! They look just like the ones I remember wearing! Where did you get them?
Thanks Katie! I loooove pictures! I got the girls jammies at our local consignment sale. Sweet's outfit was worn by Scoot her first Christmas.


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package org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.codeInspection.control;

import com.intellij.codeInspection.ProblemDescriptor;
import com.intellij.openapi.project.Project;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiElement;
import com.intellij.psi.tree.IElementType;
import com.intellij.util.IncorrectOperationException;
import org.jetbrains.annotations.NotNull;
import org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.codeInspection.BaseInspection;
import org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.codeInspection.BaseInspectionVisitor;
import org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.codeInspection.GroovyFix;
import org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.codeInspection.utils.EquivalenceChecker;
import org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.codeInspection.utils.SideEffectChecker;
import org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.lang.lexer.GroovyTokenTypes;
import org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.lang.psi.api.statements.arguments.GrArgumentList;
import org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.lang.psi.api.statements.expressions.*;
import org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.lang.psi.api.statements.expressions.path.GrMethodCallExpression;
import org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.lang.psi.util.PsiUtil;

public class GroovyConditionalCanBeConditionalCallInspection extends BaseInspection {

  @NotNull
  public String getDisplayName() {
    return "Conditional expression can be conditional call";
  }

  @NotNull
  public String getGroupDisplayName() {
    return CONTROL_FLOW;
  }

  public String buildErrorString(Object... args) {
    return "Conditional expression can be call #loc";
  }

  public GroovyFix buildFix(PsiElement location) {
    return new CollapseConditionalFix();
  }

  private static class CollapseConditionalFix extends GroovyFix {
    @NotNull
    public String getName() {
      return "Replace with conditional call";
    }

    public void doFix(Project project, ProblemDescriptor descriptor)
        throws IncorrectOperationException {
      final GrConditionalExpression expression = (GrConditionalExpression) descriptor.getPsiElement();
      final GrBinaryExpression binaryCondition = (GrBinaryExpression)PsiUtil.skipParentheses(expression.getCondition(), false);
      final GrMethodCallExpression call;
      if (isInequality(binaryCondition)) {
        call = (GrMethodCallExpression) expression.getThenBranch();
      } else {
        call = (GrMethodCallExpression) expression.getElseBranch();
      }
      final GrReferenceExpression methodExpression = (GrReferenceExpression) call.getInvokedExpression();
      final GrExpression qualifier = methodExpression.getQualifierExpression();
      final String methodName = methodExpression.getReferenceName();
      final GrArgumentList argumentList = call.getArgumentList();
      if (argumentList == null) {
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WSJ on Gay Teens
See if you can figure out what the Wall Street Journal is trying to do this morning. The article is called "What to Say When Your Teenager Says She's Gay."
What role, if any, should parents and schools play in a child's emerging sexual orientation?
Sparks have been flying around that question this spring.
Early last month, a small group called the American College of Pediatricians (ACP) sent a letter to the nearly 15,000 school superintendents in the U.S., stating that most adolescents who experience same-sex attraction at age 12 no longer do by age 25, and warning that prematurely labeling them could lead some "into harmful homosexual behaviors they otherwise would not pursue." The letter also stated that homosexual attraction and/or gender confusion "can respond well to therapy." What to Say When Your Teenager Says She's Gay
As we have been noting here, the American College of Pediatricians is a hoax group, an anti-gay organization founded by religious right radicals to promote views of sexual orientation that are unscientific and medically unsound. It's not just that they're a small group, they are a fringe group, an extremist group, and a danger. You wonder why the WSJ is quoting their opinion here -- people are ostensibly reading this article to learn what to say to their teenagers when they say they're gay.
The ACP might wish that "homosexual attraction and/or gender confusion" can respond to therapy, but there is no evidence that interventions intended to make gay people straight succeed at all, and at worst such "reparative" therapy can cause immeasurable harm.
The far larger American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) posted a statement saying it is in no way affiliated with the ACP and referred schools and parents to its own publications that urge acceptance of gay, lesbian and bisexual youth. (The ACP was founded in 2002 by pediatricians protesting the AAP's support of homosexual parenting.) The National School Boards Association also backed the AAP's position and warned schools not to be confused by the similarly named groups. And several prominent researchers, including geneticist Francis S. Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, accused the ACP of distorting its research to make its case against homosexuality.
The AAP is the legitimate professional organization of pediatricians. It has 60,000 members, who are primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists. The ACP is estimated to have 200 members. Many are also members of the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH).
Here you go, our county gets mentioned:
Other incidents this spring: One Mississippi high school canceled its prom rather than allow one senior to bring a same-sex date; another refused to let a girl be photographed for the yearbook wearing a tuxedo rather than the customary formal drape, and a group called PFOX (Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays) distributed fliers advocating sexual-reorientation therapy in some Montgomery County, Md., schools.
Montgomery County Public Schools send PFOX flyers home with children four times a year, even though the information on the flyers contradicts health curriculum content and MCPS antidiscrimination policy.
Here the WSJ does something we have seen a lot:
Behind all the incidents is the long-running dispute over when and how sexual orientation develops and whether outside influences can affect it.
This is like saying, "There is a long-running dispute over whether all contemporary living things evolved from earlier life-forms, or whether they were rescued in their current form by Noah's ark." Of course there is research into the nature of sexual orientation, but there is no "dispute" between the ACP's religious view and the AAP's scientific one.
While the development of same-sex attraction isn't completely understood, most medical and mental-health professionals have long concluded that being gay is not an illness and that people cannot choose their true sexual orientation. It seems to develop slowly in early childhood; studies show that on average, young people, gay and straight, first become aware of sexual attraction about age 10.
Experimentation is fairly common in adolescents—and sexual activity isn't the same as sexual orientation. According to the AAP, one survey of 13- to 19-year-olds found that 1 in 10 boys and 1 in 17 girls reported having at least one same-sex sexual experience; but most studies estimate that only 2% to 7% of U.S. teens consider themselves lesbian, gay or bisexual.
"By the time children are 11, 12 and 13, they have a very good sense that their sexual orientation may be different from the majority of their friends," says Ellen Perrin, a developmental-behavioral pediatrician at the Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. "There is no evidence that people could become gay because of external influences," she adds.
That's a good point. You have some idea who you are by the time you get into middle school.
On the other hand ...
The ACP maintains that homosexual attraction is changeable—and dangerous. ACP President Thomas Benton, a Gainesville, Fla., pediatrician, likens homosexuality to drunken driving: "If I was aware that my teenage son was thinking about getting drunk and operating a car, I'd do everything in my power to prevent him from doing that," he says. Dr. Benton also says that schools "should provide an environment that is safe for all children, but they shouldn't promote an agenda. They shouldn't say, 'Let's have a coming-out party.' "
Being gay is nothing like drunk driving, that's the worst analogy ever.
Many researchers who have studied gay and lesbian youth agree that they face a higher risk of mental and physical problems, but they content that those problems stem mostly from social stigma and feelings of rejection.
Researchers at the Family Acceptance Project at San Francisco State University have conducted interviews with gay and lesbian youths and their families, studying the impact of rejection or acceptance across several ethnic groups.
In a survey of 224 these young adults aged 21 to 25, published in the journal Pediatrics last year, those who reported high levels of family rejection during adolescence were more than eight times as likely to have attempted suicide; nearly six times as likely to report high levels of depression; more than three times as likely to use illegal drugs and more than three times as likely to be at high risk for sexually transmitted diseases.
"Families and caregivers have a dramatic and compelling impact on their LGBT children's health, mental health and well-being," says Caitlin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project. She also notes that because gender orientation starts so early, "we tell parents and families that they need to provide a supportive environment for their children before they know who they'll become." If family members make jokes and derogatory comments about people they meet or images on TV, children will internalize those messages and they can have a lasting impact on how they see themselves.
This is a point that cannot be emphasized enough. Rejecting young people because of their sexual orientation can be catastrophic for them.
In some cases, children who grow up believing that homosexuality isn't acceptable may try to deny and ignore their own feelings. "We call it going underground," says Dr. Perrin. "They live that way until they are 30 or 40 and say, 'I just can't do it anymore.' Or maybe some of them their whole life live in a pretend world of not feeling quite right but it's the best compromise they can make to feel accepted."
We have seen a few people like this. Some of them become vehemently anti-gay in order to justify their own discomfort.
And finally, this...
Groups like Narth cite research that sexual reorientation therapy can be effective, but more mainstream organizations say it can do lasting damage.
"If kids get the message that who they are in unacceptable, then they will carry that scar for the rest of their lives," says Gary Remafedi, a professor of pediatrics at University of Minnesota.
"Telling parents that this is an illness, that they should force their children to seek some cure that doesn't exist is quackery and its malpractice."
Dr. Perrin, who works with some young children with atypical gender interests and behaviors, says she advises parents to support their kids' interests, whatever they are, and try to expand them with gender-neutral activities. "I tell them to not forbid boys from playing with Barbie dolls, and don't excessively encourage playing with Barbie dolls," she says. "I say, we have no idea how your child is going to develop in terms of gender identify or sexual orientation, but in either case, your job is accept whatever your child is and support that development."
That does seem straightforward -- unconditional love for your children, what a radical idea!
The Wall Street Journal hits on some good points here, but the casual reader could get a few paragraphs into it before he or she realizes that the paper is quoting a quack and not a real expert. There is also an absurd "fair and balanced" juxtaposition of two viewpoints that exist in different worlds, a religious one and a scientific one, with the comment that there is some dispute or debate between them, and there is not. The development of sexual orientation is a hard scientific problem, and there are researchers around the world studying various aspects of it. It is a fascinating question, and many kinds of hypotheses have been proposed. No serious researcher believes it is something you choose, or something that can be changed.
They seem to have summarized my experience pretty well. Nevertheless, one has to question why they even write this story.
Leon County, Florida (Tallahassee) passes LGBT Human Rights Ordinance
I was born in Leon Memorial Hospital in June of '63. Hurray for my home town.
PFOX President writes letter to Post about Fenty's apology to the peeps for award to Regina Griggs:
Gregg Quinlan's letter to Post
BlackTsunami said...
And in that letter, he told a blatant lie. Par for the course for PFOX:
http://holybulliesandheadlessmonsters.blogspot.com/2010/05/president-of-ex-gay-group-stretches.html
Read the actual court case (not the Box Turtle's interpretation) and you'll see that every word that Quinlan said is true.
Sure, read it here. PFOX sued to force the NEA to let them set up a booth, and the judge upheld the NEA's decision to NOT allow PFOX to do so.
Jim blogged about this case earlier.
PFOX Loses, Announces Great Victory:
This ruling applies to the District of Columbia only. Its Human Rights Act defines sexual orientation in terms of preference and practice, and there is nothing suggesting that the antidiscrimination law applies only to "immutable" characteristics. So this judge reversed a previous ruling by saying that it is illegal in DC to discriminate against "former homosexuals" as well as current ones.
But so what? The NEA never said that PFOX couldn't set up a booth because of their sexual orientation, they said they couldn't set up a booth because NEA doesn't approve of their bigoted message. and cited this relevant part of the DC Superior Court Judge Maurice Ross's decision:
The Court affirms OHR's [Office of Human Rights] ultimate determination that PFOX's application was denied legally. In NEA's judgment, PFOX is a conversion group hostile toward gays and lesbians. Thus, even though PFOX vehemently disagrees with NEA's characterization, it is within NEA's right to exclude PFOX's presence at NEA's conventions...
Furthermore, NEA persuasively argues that its rejection of PFOX's application was proper in light of the facts and Hurley. Indeed, the HRA [Human Rights Act] would not require NEA to accept an application from the Ku Klux Klan or a group viewed by the NEA as anti-labor union or racist... Similarly, military organizations and the Boy Scotts of America are excluded from renting exhibit space at the NEA Annual Meetings because of the positions those organizations take with regard to gay and lesbian rights. The analogy is persuasive because NEA rejected PFOX's application not based on their personal traits, but rather because of PFOX's mission and message. Certainly, other exhibitors at EXPO 2002 were homosexuals or heterosexuals, like the members of PFOX, but they were distinguishable from PFOX because the other exhibitors presented exhibits the NEA deemed to be agreement with its policies. Thus, PFOX's arguments miss the point. The NEA did not reject its application because PFOX's members include exgays, homosexuals, heterosexuals, or members of any other sexual orientation. Rather, NEA rejected PFOX's application because PFOX's message and policies were, in NEA's opinion, contrary to NEA's policies regarding sexual orientation.
Thanks Aunt Bea.
And one more thing - I don't think it's mentioned in the post - but a member of the ACP and NARTH is our favorite seeker of luggage lifters, George Rekers. Rekers has resigned from NARTH and subsequently from the ACP.
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