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Linux Games: OpenArena

Are you a fan of Arena (and Arena-like games)? Do you long to play these games on your Linux box? Are you one of those that proclaims that Linux can not and will not have games? If any of these apply then I am happy to show you OpenArena.

Yes, this game is based on Arena which, I understand, is an ancient game (with respect to the aging properties of computer software), but that does not preclude the game from being fun. And if you like the first person shooter, with GL graphics, OpenArena is for you. But don't think OpenArena is just for Linux. You can run this game on Linux, Windows (32 bit only), and OS X.

Before we get into this you should know the hardware requirements of this game. For it you will need: a minimum equivalent 3DFX Voodoo2 8MB. No ATI Rage cards. You will also need a minimum of a PII 233MHz processor, with at least 96MB of RAM. If you meet those requirements, prepare to install and blow away your opponents.

Installation of OpenArena is actually quite simple. You will be shocked to know the steps are as follows:

  1. Open up your Add/Remove Software tool.
  2. Search for "openarena" (no quotes).
  3. Select OpenArena for installation.
  4. Click Apply.
  5. Sit back and watch the progress bar.

I will warn you, the files to be downloaded are quite large, so the sitting back portion of the installation will take quite some time.

Once installed, you will find OpenArena in your Games sub-menu of the Applications menu in GNOME.

Tricks for running the game

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It's not really necessary to get into the mechanics and play of the game. Most people know how to play a first person shooter. There are some things you will want to know when playing this game in Linux.

If you're like me, you don't generally play games in full-screen mode. By default OpenArena runs in full screen. To get OpenArena in windowed mode (see Figure 1) you need to hit the the <Alt>Enter key combination once the game has loaded. After you have switched to windowed mode, you will have to manually switch back to full screen, otherwise the game will always run in windowed mode.

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When you are running in windowed mode you will notice you can't get your cursor out of the game window. The only way to manage this is to get the OpenArena console window to drop down. To get this hit the Shift<Esc> combination which will lower the console onto your screen (see Figure 2).

Connect to server

If you want to play some multi-player action all you have to do is, from the main window, click the Multiplayer option and then click the Specify button. From this new window you will enter the address of the server you want to join. For a list of servers take a look at the server listing on the OpenArena site.

Final thoughts

It's not WoW but at least you can get your first person shooter thrills without having to run a game through Wine or a virtual machine. OpenArena is a fun game that, for many, will be nothing more than nostalgia. No matter the reason, you should give this game a go.

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  1. gokudomatic said on October 1, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    dang! I thought for a second that you were talking about The Elders Scroll : Arena
    This would have been fun to have an mmorpg like that running in linux. Or even simply running.
    So, it’s a lan fps game like Cube? that’s always nice. But I won’t give this game a go because of my strong dislike for multiplayer in fps games.

  2. lautig said on October 2, 2009 at 4:14 am

    es increible como los de linux hacemos tanto con tan poco

  3. Rick Smith said on October 2, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    It’s basically Quake 3 Arena. Same code. Q3 maps and models will work but there might be some missing textures. I play a lot and let OA run in spectator mode on a new install for burn in. You might have trouble getting 3d working with older Radeon cards, since ATI no longer supports them.

  4. Robert said on October 2, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    Quake 3 Arena. So old that it now resides in the foggiest of memory banks, and its Quake legacy is forgotten.

    Wow. That just makes me feel old…I remember when it first came out (with Unreal Tournament, the first version, as the competitor) in 1999, in all of its glory. Everyone was talking about its revolutionary curved surfaces and high polygon count!

  5. gokudomatic said on October 2, 2009 at 11:22 pm

    old, old… quake 3 was way more recent than half life and counter-strike.

  6. LukeRazor said on October 3, 2009 at 2:50 am

    OpenArena is a fine effort but right now you can get a better game in your browser, works fine for me on Ubuntu 9.04/Firefox

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Readable Improves Online Readability

A website's layout, style and formatting may improve or decrease its readability. Black text on a dark background, or distracting menus are just two of the elements that reduce the readability of textual information.

The Firefox add-on Readable, a direct port of the bookmarklet Readable, falls into the same category of tools such as TidyRead, Paragrasp or Readability for the Firefox web browser. The basic principle is always the same.

The script removes elements on the screen that are not necessary to access the core information posted on the website. Or, it extracts the main article or textual content and displays it in its own style that is optimized for reading.

Update: The Firefox extension is no longer available. You can still use the bookmarklet that is linked in the summary box below the article in all modern web browsers though.

Some scripts and extensions do that automatically with barely any configuration options, others like Readable offer an impressive collection of options to create a custom solution best suited for each individual usage scenario.

The Firefox extension places an icon in the Firefox status bar that triggers the action. A click on the icon extracts the main text from the page and overlays a bare-bones version of it on the screen.

The main text, links and images are included in the new version, everything else is removed automatically.

A right-click on the icon opens the configuration menu with options to change the font type and size, the width of the overlay box, the inner margin and the color theme.

It can happen that the add-on is not able to extract the information properly. You can then highlight the information that you want to read first before you click on the icon in the status bar. The add-on will then process only the highlighted parts of the website and ignore all other web elements.

The bookmarklet offers the same functionality. Well, that's not entire true as it lists more configuration options than the Firefox extension.

Among the additional options are the inclusion of video contents, transparency settings, text line height and image alignment.

So what should you use: The Firefox add-on or the bookmarklet? The bookmarklet offers several advantages, mainly better configuration options, the fact that it is not loaded into memory during browser start and that is is compatible with other web browsers as well. The small downside of the bookmarklet is that its configuration page is not that easily accessible.

Interested users can download the Readable bookmarklet from the official website, and the Readable add-on from the Mozilla Firefox add-on repository.

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  1. Ram said on March 17, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    I dislike the floating frame dialog that now appears urging me to use the add-on whenever I use the bookmarklet for the first time. This is due to my clearing all cookies every time I shut down Firefox, but so annoying. WIsh they would stop that.

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Move some extension icons into the Hamburger menu

The Chromium web browser and browsers based on it such as Google Chrome are not very flexible when it comes to placing extension icons in the interface.

Extension icons are always displayed in the main toolbar of the web browser. You can right-click those icons to hide them, or use drag and drop to change the position of icons on the toolbar.

What you cannot do is move them to another toolbar, or create a folder of sorts and move some of them inside.

Google resolves the "too many icons in the toolbar" issue by limiting the available space. You can resize the space by moving the mouse cursor on the end of the address form of Chromium and either move it to the left or right to increase or decrease the space that extensions have at their disposal.

The Chromium team is testing a new feature currently in the browser that looks very similar to how Mozilla handles icons in the Australis Hamburger menu.

It replaces the right arrow icon that users need to click on to display overflow tabs with a place in the Hamburger menu instead.

What this means is that all extension icons that do not fit on the main toolbar are displayed in the Hamburger menu instead.

Here is how this looks like

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As you can see, space on the toolbar is reserved for a single extension only. The two other extensions that display icons in the toolbar have been moved to the menu instead from where they can be accessed.

You can use drag and drop to order extensions, for instance by dragging one of the extensions in the menu to the toolbar.

The feature is experimental which means that it is not clear if it will ever find its way into Chromium or Chrome natively. To use it right now, you will have to run Chromium with the --enable-extension-action-redesign parameter.

To do so on Windows, you would right-click the Chromium shortcut, select properties from the context menu, and add the paramter chrome-parameter to the target field. Make sure there is a space between chrome.exe and the parameter.

Restart Chromium and the feature is enabled in that version. It is likely that this is also working in Chrome Canary and Dev, or that it will be made available shortly.

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  1. vux777 said on July 7, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    Hi Martin,
    There is one more action that users can do with extension icons
    It’s possible to drag end of ominibar to the right (or left if hidden) to hide some or all extension icons on the bar

  2. Niks said on July 7, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    You might wanna publish this . Filehippo now includes download manager/installer like cnet/download dot com did .

    1. Martin Brinkmann said on July 7, 2014 at 10:49 pm

      Can you provide me with a link to a download where this is the case. It does not seem to be enabled on many.

      1. Niks said on July 7, 2014 at 10:51 pm

        Media Player Classic Home Cinema 1.7.6

        BitTorrent 7.9.2 Build 32241

        TeamViewer 9.0.29947

        You want screenshots ?

      2. Martin Brinkmann said on July 7, 2014 at 11:00 pm

        Yes please, I’m not getting this for the files you have listed.

      3. Niks said on July 7, 2014 at 11:09 pm

        For Teamviewer

        [Links removed, thanks!]

  3. Ray said on July 7, 2014 at 11:09 pm

    Nice, didn’t know about that command switch. Hope it also works for Opera.

    Is it really called the Hamburger menu or is this something you just coined, Martin :)

    1. Martin Brinkmann said on July 7, 2014 at 11:13 pm

      No that is the real name :)

  4. GunGunGun said on July 8, 2014 at 5:13 am

    Finally, Chrome copied from Firefox.

  5. Trebuchette said on July 12, 2014 at 5:12 am

    I hate the hamburger SO MUCH. It’s the ugliest thing in the world (oh, LINES! Maybe it’s an editor!) but the worst infraction of that dumbass icon is the complete LACK of consistency between apps and websites who use the damned things. (Just saw it on Time magazine’s website, AND on a new browser I’m trying for mobile — now THAT’S crazy, to see an android browser with icons for “home”, bookmarks, etc and even settings, plus a hamburger menu for no reason, framing Time Mag’s website with it’s own hamburger that supposedly helps you navigate the site BUT FAILS…aargh!)

    I don’t use Chrome, but for all the things for it to copy from Australis!!! (I dumped FF and use Pale Moon; got sick of all the updates and the resulting updates of add-ons for the updates… just, NO!). But when I WAS on FF 29, I dragged that damned burger out FIRST THING. At that time, a few releases ago now I guess (last month?), I opted to use an add-on that allowed me to customize my menu bar, and CTR, to get some functionality out of FF. That was a great extension (and too bad it doesn’t work in FF ESR/Pale Moon, *or* FF 30 and up). When that bit the dust, well, so did my attempts at trying to force FF to be customizable.

    Don’t others see how incredibly anti-intuitive and stupid the “ux” for the hamburger really is? OMG they have it TWO TIMES on Facebook, lol! I’m half expecting hamburgers to get hamburgers WITHIN the hamburgers. Who designed that? Can someone call a name? A team? WHO did this to the internet? Whoever it is, go stand over there with Al Gore, “inventor” of the “Web”. /rmde

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Nana Akufo-Addo won’t destool chiefs

President Mahama and Dr Omane Boamah have run out of sensible campaign messages hence alleging on their campaign tours that Nana Akufo Addo will destool chiefs if he is voted as the President of Ghana in the 7 December 2016 general election.

On President Mahama’s campaign tour to Suhum in the Eastern region to solicit votes from the people for his tentative re-election bid, he had this to say, “Nananom, if he (Akufo-Addo) becomes President and you criticize him, he will destool you”. This lie told by the President is echoed by Omane Boamah, another liar who is as incompetent and corrupt as his master President Mahama.

If a long rope falls into the hands of an unwitty person, it does not take long for him to make a noose to hang himself. This is exactly what is happening to President Mahama and his NDC cabals.

The bible is true when it says in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 that there is a time and season for everything; a time to be born and a time to die, etc. President Mahama, who claims to not listen to anyone who has never been the President of Ghana or elsewhere before, is now begging chiefs with lies to vote to accord him a further 4-year term as President to come to insult their intelligence for they have never been Presidents before.

The NDC have run out of useful campaign messages because they have never had any and also, they have been caught out on the falsities of their propaganda hence reaching for the mother of all lies; telling chiefs what has never crossed the mind of Nana Akufo Addo who champions the prevalence of fundamental human rights for all in Ghana.

Is President Mahama not the one who goes round with his chest puffed out proclaiming that he has won election 2016 already? If he has won the election as he asserts, why then does he go and lie to some chiefs with intent to get them to vote for him? What does he need their votes for if he has won the election already, being miles of millions of votes ahead of Nana Akufo Addo and NPP; Usain Bolt that he alleges to be?

If President Mahama and his bunch of greedy bastards and babies with sharp teeth, courtesy of former President J. J. Rawlings, can’t stand the heat in the kitchen, they had better get out.

The intensity of the blowing wind for change that is turning into a hurricane or a tornado is too scary to be faced by President Mahama hence his resignation to seek shelter in the bosom of the chiefs but clothed in a fluffy robe of lies that makes it even much easier to be whisked away by the wind.

The character of President Mahama is what is chasing him out of the presidency. His character stinks – incompetence, corruption, cluelessness, infatuation with lawlessness and practice of selective justice, nepotism, cronyism and consciously or unconsciously encouraging crimes in the country – Alfred Agbesi Woyome swindling Ghana of GHC51.2 million and the Montie 3 (Messrs Salifu Maase aka Mugabe, Alistair Nelson and Godwin Ako Gunn) threatening to kill and rape Supreme Court judges.

Does he have to tell lies in addition to the V8 cars he has donated to the individual chiefs before being able to get their votes? This is a trait of an incompetent leader.

Nana Akufo Addo is never the person that President Mahama is describing to the chiefs. He respects the views of others. He is not a dictator and will listen to the divergent views of everybody before he makes his well-informed decisions.

Now, President Mahama and his bunch of NDC liars have lied so much so that they have run out of convincing lies.

Does President “Me ntie Obiaa me be dii bi keke” Mahama think Ghanaians will forever remain fools or possess short memory for him to play on our intelligence? No, we shan’t remain fools all of the time.

We are now going to show him the exit from the presidency and government to prove a point to him. He is a goner for insulting our intelligence by his blatant corruption and cronyism that have impoverished almost every Ghanaian except those closer to him by NDC party affiliation.

Listen to this audio-visual (song) by Aseibu Amanfi on how President Mahama disrespects Ghanaians. Watch the video clip using the link below.

Please fellow Ghanaians, debunk President Mahama and Omane Boamah’s message to the chiefs in Suhum and other places.

The battle is the Lord’s is working now. You cannot deceive or mock God, President Mahama.

Rockson Adofo


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Britain’s gay community has made groundbreaking progress in terms of acceptance and equality in recent years, but there’s a dark cloud that’s been raining on our parties and parades since the early 1980s. Although we rally together to raise awareness and funds to dissipate that cloud, there are people out there who still shun those individuals who get caught out by the storm.

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“For most HIV-positive men in Britain the problems we face are societal rather than medical,” adds Tom Hayes, editor of beyondpositive. “For example, I was diagnosed three years ago, I’m on treatment and I’m undetectable and stable. Sorted. Unfortunately, as a publicly out and positive gay man, I still face stigma and sometimes abuse when it comes to my HIV status. I’ve been called all sorts of names and heard rumours that would make your toes curl. This can be incredibly damaging.”

FS surveyed over 250 HIV-positive gay men about their experiences, and 96% admitted to feeling stigmatised for being HIV-positive. What’s worrying is how many said that other gay men are most culpable, with many believing there’s greater stigma on the gay scene than anywhere else. 82% of those surveyed said they’ve faced stigma on gay dating apps and websites, and 30% in gay pubs and clubs, compared with18% who’ve faced stigma at work.

“I get more prejudice from gay men than anyone else” says Sam, 29 from Sheffield. “The way I see people talk, no one actually cares about the health element – it’s the stigma of having the virus.”

“We are still pariahs amongst gay men,” agrees Stewart, 46 from Cambridgeshire. “Publicly, gay men support fighting HIV and its stigmas, but one-on-one it’s completely different. Negative guys feel it’s perfectly acceptable to treat you differently, and the poz guy is completely understanding of this. I find it incredibly selfish and insensitive. The moment you say ‘I’m poz’ you see a look you’ll never forget, as well as a sudden change in how they treat you. I’ve had it happen too many times. I refuse to allow myself to be treated like diseased meat any more. I’m much better than that.”

“Mostly from gay men,” agrees Malcolm, 45 from London. “Gay men who won’t touch you with a bargepole for sex, or block you instantly on an app, but will happily shag the next bloke on there that they know NOTHING about. I prefer guys to know I have HIV; I’m more comfortable with them knowing the facts. But that’s quite remarkable, given that the first guy I told – before he came round – got extremely nasty with me and even threatened to report me to the police for not disclosing earlier.”

“People don’t understand how they discriminate,” says JR, 46 from London, “and it’s about the usage of words like ‘HIV-neg only’, ‘clean only’, ‘HIV free you be too’.”

“HIV is associated with ‘being dirty’,” adds Kym, 27 from London. “In chatrooms or apps people refer to HIV-negative being as ‘clean’. It is very inconsiderate towards HIV-positive people.”

“I’m constantly seeing comments like ‘clean only’ on dating sites, which implies positive men are ‘dirty’,” agrees Dale, 25 from Leicester. “Men with HIV are also branded as ‘slags’ by other men in the gay community, even though not all of us slept around prior to contracting it. We’re also shamed for our supposedly risky behaviour.”

“Being looked upon as dirty, diseased, a risk not worth taking, below standard,” says David, 32 from Glasgow. “It’s horrific. I’m no longer judged on me, but on three letters.”

 “Being asked ‘are you clean?’ when chatting to guys. Being ignored or blocked when I have disclosed my status,” says Richard, 44 from Cardiff.

“’Clean’ – the word alone causes animosity amongst the gay community,” agrees Stuart, 42 from London. “I’ve had guys ignore me immediately.”

“The stigma is not just from the heterosexual communities,” confirms Andre Smith of Positive East. “Some HIV-negative gay men feel that HIV-positive men threaten gay communities – in terms of health and in general perceptions of gay men. Such negative attitudes can have a damaging psychological and emotional effect on HIV-positive men when it comes to dating, sex and relationships. The fear of rejection is ever-present.”

Billy is 32 and from Eastbourne. When he was diagnosed HIV-positive he felt that life wasn’t worth living, largely because he felt he’d never have any sort of relationship again. “Having HIV puts guys off even just meeting me. Basically it makes dating impossible as I’m very upfront with it.”

“I find people wanna date,” says Sam, “and when I disclose they say things like ‘I’ve got to look after number one, hope you understand’. As an undetectable guy, I don’t know what more I could do.”

“I’m reluctant to meet new people and have to go through the painful process of telling them,” adds Stuart. “One guy who I was dating was holding my hand when I told him. He immediately withdrew his hand from mine and I said, ‘It’s OK, I’m pretty sure they have proven you can’t get it by holding someone’s hand.’”

 “People run a mile, leaving you feeling really not good about yourself,” says Paul, 35 from Manchester. “After four months of seeing someone, he drifted away after I told him. He said it wasn’t a problem at the time, when it clearly was. People generally won’t meet me if they know.”

“It’s so difficult to get over the belief that you’re damaged goods and no-one will want you now,” admits Ben, 30 from Middlesbrough. “I met a guy, he knew about my status beforehand, hooked up, used a condom – and then the next day he regretted it massively: I was a dirty bastard and scum of the earth.”

“I can’t remember the last time I went out on a date,” says Ant, 36 from London. “Potential suitors read those three scary letters on a profile and run away. I’ve been single since I split with the boyfriend I was with when I was diagnosed.”

“I don’t bother to even try to date,” says Jamie, 44 from London. “I’m fed up of being put down by gay men and their stupid opinions about HIV.”

Not only does stigma impact gay men who are HIV-positive, it also discourages others from testing. “Based on my experience as a sexual health counsellor for gay men, I know for a fact that the stigma around having  HIV discourages many from testing,” explains Positive East’s Andre Smith. “The dominant reasons being a fear of rejection from friends, family, sex partners and wider society. Some of the HIV-positive guys I work with experience considerable anxiety around the ‘disclosure’ issue, which is nearly always founded on a fear of rejection.”

“Myths and misconceptions about what it’s like to live with HIV are still rife, even within the gay community,” adds GMFA’s Matthew Hodson. “Everyone needs to take responsibility for sexual safety. It’s just not going to work if you think that it’s only the responsibility of men living with HIV. For one thing, men who are diagnosed and on treatment are very unlikely to infect their partners. Men who have not been diagnosed, however, will have a much higher viral load, especially if they’ve only just been infected themselves, and are therefore much more likely to pass the virus on to their sexual partners.”

“Knowing your status allows you to make properly informed decisions,” Andre continues. “If an HIV-positive guy is on meds and uses protection with sexual partners, there is no obligation for him to disclose his status if he chooses not to. Likewise, gay men who have not tested but use protection are keeping themselves and their partners safe. The danger and potential for the virus to keep spreading is when both negative and positive guys choose not to use protection.”

The issue of disclosure is one that challenges many HIV-positive gay men. “It’s hard to tell potential partners: if you do it too soon they get scared, but if you wait too long they feel they’ve been ‘deceived’,” says Brian, 35 from London. “You can get screwed either way, and need to build up a very thick skin to be totally comfortable disclosing it. Sometimes poz-only parties and app hook-ups feel like the only place you can be accepted.”

“There is a constant battle internally about whether to tell somebody or not if you’re dating,” says Dale. “You don’t want to be shunned or rejected, but you don’t want to lie. Sexual partners you may have had in the past suddenly don’t want to touch you any more, despite reassurances that their opinion has not changed. The only success I have had is by dating other people with HIV.”

“I have told others for dating purposes, and none have ended well, so I only go with positive people now,” agrees Sam.

If you find disclosure difficult, and non-disclosure a burden on your conscience, then only dating other HIV-positive men is another solution – but surely a better solution is for us all to tackle the stigma?

“The stigma itself is an attitude, a combination of fear and ignorance, but a powerful one that seems to reach deep into the psyche of society,” says Andre Smith. “If a gay man discloses that he has diabetes, cancer, or a similar life-threatening illness, the response he would likely meet with would be empathic, sympathetic and supportive. It is unlikely that he would unilaterally experience the same response after disclosing his HIV+ status, largely because the global media spotlight has associated being HIV-positive with so many negative and fear-based connotations.”

“Many people take their diagnosis particularly badly, not because they’ve now got a long-term manageable condition, but because they’ve got a stigmatised condition,” agrees beyondpositive’s Tom Hayes. “They’d have few problems telling their friends that they had diabetes or epilepsy, but HIV is something entirely different.”

“Until Ebola came along, HIV was probably the most stigmatised of all infections,” says GMFA’s Matthew Hodson. “Even within the gay community you will hear people blaming others for acquiring HIV, in the way that you would never hear someone talk about a smoker who has cancer, for example. Some of the early, particularly doom-laden HIV prevention campaigns probably contributed to this. But I also think that for some people it’s tied to their own internalised homophobia. Many of us grew up hearing that it was inherently wrong to be gay, and I think some of those negative associations become inextricably linked to the way that we think about HIV.”

“HIV infection is still largely associated with behaviours such as homosexuality, drug addiction, prostitution and promiscuity – all of which are already stigmatised in many societies globally,” adds Andre.

“There are a whole set of judgements that still come as standard with HIV,” says Tom. “These can stop people being able to reach out for support when they need it most.”

While enlightened laws and policies are key in the fight against stigma, the gay community must also turn the spotlight upon itself and address the prejudices that come from within – particularly the attitudes of negative men towards positive men,” Andre Smith explains. “Stigma and discrimination will continue to exist as long as communities have a poor understanding of HIV and AIDS and the suffering caused by negative attitudes both within and outside the gay community.”

“If we are to make real progress in tackling stigma we’re going to need to have more people be open about their HIV status, so we can tackle the ignorance that still surrounds living with HIV,” Matthew Hodson adds. “I believe it’s up to everyone to help make that possible. Don’t gossip, don’t bitch, don’t judge them for it, or pity them or treat them like a china-doll. Ask them why they told you and then work your way forward from there.”

“The tool to help the gay community tackle both the stigma and the rising number of new infections is already with us,” says Tom Hayes. “It’s me, it’s you, it’s your friends. At a time when 1 in 8 gay men on the London gay scene, and 1 in 12 on Birmingham and Manchester’s scenes are HIV-positive, it’s almost certain that everyone knows someone living with HIV – even if they don’t realise it yet. If you’re HIV-positive, find the courage and confidence to talk to your friends and family about HIV. If you’re HIV-negative, don’t be afraid to ask your HIV-positive friends for information and advice.”

“Be honest about it and talk it out,” says Stuart. “Most men who are poz are on meds and are harmless, yet you treat us as if we are responsible for putting you at risk. We want you to stay negative despite the way you treat us. The men that you select because they tell you what you want to hear are your biggest risk.”

“We are still people with feelings and aspirations in life, and there is no need to avoid us,“ says Dale. “We do not want to infect other people, quite the opposite, and we believe in HIV prevention just as much as everyone else. Stigma is hurtful; it’s like being forced back into the closet and dealing with all that pain and torment again.”

One of the main things that came out of the FS survey was the amount of gay men living with HIV who, after they became positive, felt less attractive, undesired, less sexual or looked at themselves in a non-attractive light.

“When I became positive I immediately felt less attractive. I felt ugly and that no-one would want to touch me. This was the hardest thing about becoming positive. Everyone enjoys sex and when your life becomes sexless then it’s a major problem,” says David.

“Self-esteem is a major issue with regards to HIV stigma. If people feel awful about themselves (whether HIV-positive or HIV-negative) then they are less likely to care about their health and the health of others,” says FS editor, Ian Howley.

Ian adds, “HIV is just a virus. It’s the stigma that we associate with it that’s the biggest problem. If you were to develop lung cancer no-one would make you feel bad about smoking. If you were to develop liver disease from drinking too much, no-one would make you feel bad about it. But we seem to, as a community, shame people for becoming positive. This needs to stop. The best way to beat stigma is to educate yourself about HIV. Strip back your fears, your thoughts and get to know the real effect of HIV in our community. Be the solution, not the problem.”

FS SAYS: Stigma creates fear and fear can hurt us all.

Do you think the only people who are affected by stigma are HIV-positive people? Nope. One of the biggest problems with stigma is the effect it has on gay men who don’t test for HIV. About 16% of gay men who have HIV don’t know they have it. Why? Well for many reasons:

  • Some may not think they have put themselves at risk so don’t bother to test for HIV.
  • Some may have taken risks but think they don’t have HIV because they don’t have any symptoms yet.
  • And others think they may have HIV but are too scared to find out, so they don’t test.

Fear is driving these men, who would rather not know, away from testing and potentially from life saving treatment. Getting tested doesn’t change your HIV status. It just makes you aware of what it is.

Why is fear a bad thing?

Undiagnosed gay men are the most infectious. These men account for nearly 80% of new infections. So around 16% of positive men are accounting for 80% of new diagnoses. If there was less stigmas associated with HIV then it would be easier for people to test.

And if people test and find out they are HIV positive then they will be put on medication which will suppress the virus and eventually they will become undetectable. This means the chances of them passing on HIV to other people is very slim.

So by stigmatising HIV-positive men we are creating barriers that prevents our community from ending HIV transmissions once and for all.

Don’t treat HIV-positive men like they are a disease.

If someone tells you they are HIV-positive, the chances are they are undetectable and unlikely to pass on the virus. They will most likely be on medication and many men with HIV look after themselves better than most other guys.

Don’t ask them how they ‘got it’.

The answer is likely to be, “I had sex”. Asking someone how they became positive is stigmatising as it’s making them feel like they are bad for having sex. You wouldn’t ask someone how they got diabetes, so don’t ask how they became positive. Just understand. Ask them why they are telling you. If the person wants to share their story with you, they will.

You won’t catch HIV from:

  • Kissing someone who has HIV.
  • Touching someone who has HIV.
  • Hugging someone who has HIV.
  • Talking to someone who has HIV.
  • Smiling at someone who has HIV.
  • Being in the same room as someone who has HIV.

Do you see where we are going with this?

The best thing you can do is know exactly how HIV is spread and what ‘undetectable’ really means.

For HIV transmission to occur as a result of sex between men, the following need to be the case:

One of the men must have HIV and have a viral load high enough to transmit the virus. If he is undetectable (extremly low viral load) then the chance of him passing on HIV is very small.

The sex must involve body fluids (blood, cum or anal mucus) that contain sufficient quantities of HIV transfered from the positive partner to the negative partner.

The most common way for this to happen is when you fuck without condoms.

Words can be hurtful and as many of the HIV-positive men in the feature stated, they feel angry, hurt, awful when people use terms like ‘clean’, ‘DDF’ and ‘HIV-free’ on dating apps and the like. So do the following:

  • Drop ‘Are you clean?’
  • Drop ‘Drug and disease free’.
  • Drop ‘HIV free’.

If you want to mention that you’re HIV-negative, just say that, and include the date you were last tested.

For example: ‘Neg. Tested 28/11/2014’.

A simple change in attitudes within our community can go a long way to overcoming stigma.


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The victory takes Shillong Lajong's total to 21 points from 17 matches..

Abdoulaye Koffi (58’), Saihou Jagne (73’) and Leonce Dodoz (90+6') scored a goal each as Santosh Kashyap-led Aizawl bowed down to Lajong in a 2-1 result at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Monday.

The two north-eastern outfits opted for two changes each as Novin Gurung and Kynsailang Khongsit replaced Alen Deory and Abdoulaye Koffi for the hosts and Lalchhawnkima and Hmingthan Mawia came in for Lalrosanga and Masih Saighani in Aizawl’s defence.

Lajong had a clumsy start to the match as the shaky defensive line allowed Leonce Dodoz to penetrate the box in the seventh minute. Novin Gurung wasn't alert on the ball which caused trouble as Dodoz charged into the 18-yard-box before taking a shot from the left-side that tested custodian Nidhin Lal.

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It took the home side 20 minutes to get a shot on target when Redeem Tlang, who replaced Hardy Cliff in the 13th minute, attempted a long-range strike. Positioned just outside the Aizawl box, Tlang released a left-footed effort which went through an awkward bounce off the ground and forced goalkeeper Avilash Paul to pull off a decent save.

In the 42nd minute, Tlang was in the limelight yet again when he met with Novin Gurung’s cross from the left. However, the 22-year-old couldn’t keep the ball on target as the delivery sailed over the bar.

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In the second half, Abdoulaye Koffi was introduced by Lajong and it turned out to be a vital change as the 26-year-old found the net in the 58th minute. Getting his head to the cross sent by Saihou Jagne from the right side, Koffi sent the ball beyond the reach of Avilash Paul to claim the lead.

In the 67th minute, Aizawl had the golden opportunity to register the equalizer when custodian Lal messed up an easy save from Albert Zohmingmawia’s cross. After he fumbled, Lalram Hmunmawia took a shot on the rebound but it went in vain.

The Reds didn’t stay quiet and slotted in the second goal of the evening in the 73rd minute, courtesy of Saihou Jagne. Getting the better of defender Alfred Jaryan, the Swedish-Gambian striker made his way into the box before poking the ball into the net.

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In the dying moments of the match, Lalthathanga came close to destroying the hosts’ chances of a clean-sheet when he released a shot from inside the box. However, Nidhin Lal did well to parry it away.

Lal finally fell prey to an Aizawl attack in injury time as he failed to collect Andrei Ionescu’s shot which allowed Leonce Dodoz to shoot the ball into the net from the loose clearance.

The goal came too late for the visiting side as Lajong walked off with full points at the full-time whistle, thereby doing the double over north-eastern rivals Aizawl.

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Lenovo has announced Vibe K4 Not with 5.5 inch of display at resolution of 1920×1080 with Gorilla Glass 3. Lenovo K4 is the successor of K3 Note which got quite good sales last year.

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Lenovo K4 Note is powered by an octa-core MediaTek MT6753 SoC, coupled with 3GB of DDR3 RAM. There’s 16 GB of internal storage and microSD expansion up to 128 GB.The camera on the back is 13 megapixel ISOCELL with phase detection autofocus, f2.2 aperture and two tone LED flash. On the front is a 5 megapixel sensor. It is backed by a 3,300mAh battery.

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They spent time with the Art Club students reviewing artwork and taking student ideas for an upcoming art project in Valdosta, The Valdosta Project. The Valdosta Project is a community art project that will be constructed in Smith Park at the intersection of MLK Blvd and Hwy 84 East in May. The project is funded by the Valdosta Public Arts Advisory Committee and the Georgia Council for the Arts. Jeff Mather will be directing the project, but it is up to the community to develop and create the piece. For more information on Mr. Mather and his projects please visit the Community Built Association’s website:


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Mood Therapy: Smashing Berries

Kristen Doyle, Dine & Dish / Kids Cuisine – There is nothing out there that is quite as gratifying to me as smashing, kneading, chopping, beating, etc. the heck out of food. When I am stressed, give me a recipe that calls for doing something inhumane to the ingredients and by the time I have an end product, my stress is gone.

This morning, my kids were not getting along at all. From the moment they woke up they were bickering with each other about every little thing. They were apparently frustrated with each other and needed a quick intervention. I decided to try to distract them some. They could help me make breakfast, and while doing so, they could relieve some of their obvious stress by smashing some strawberries. I got out two bowls and divided the berries among them. I gave them each a vegetable smasher and they went to town destroying their own little bowl of berries. Instead of fussing and arguing, I heard giggling and laughing. Before I knew it, the first step to our breakfast muffin recipe was done and the moods of my children had changed dramatically.

Together we finished adding the ingredients, stirring it up and making the muffins. We ended up having a lovely breakfast of delicious Berry Smash muffins. The kids were so proud of their part in making breakfast and I was just thrilled to have a morning where the bickering was squelched from the start.

For your own at-home therapy session, give this recipe for Berry Smash Muffins a try:

Berry Smash Muffins (from Recipezaar)

  • 1 2/3 cups fresh strawberries
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

  1. Heat oven to 425 F.
  2. Put a paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups, or grease just the bottoms of 12 muffin cups.
  3. Slightly smash strawberries in large bowl, using fork.
  4. Stir in sugar, oil, and eggs until mixed.
  5. Stir in other ingredients just until moistened.
  6. Spoon batter into muffin cups.
  7. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown or toothpick poked in center comes out clean.
  8. Cool 5 minutes.
  9. Loosen sides of muffins from pan if needed, and take them out of the pan.
  10. Makes 12 muffins.
  11. Tip: If you do not have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen strawberries that you have thawed and drained.

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Alisa is the founder of, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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Saoirse (Saoirse_Redgrave) | 26 comments Mod
Take a moment and please introduce yourself. If you have links to your website or stories you're sharing with readers, please include them in a reply here.

Thanks and Greetings!

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Deborah Blake (deborahblake) | 2 comments Hi. My name is Deborah Blake and I am the author of three books on Witchcraft from Llewellyn (just sold the fourth). But I am still struggling to find an agent for my fiction work, as yet unpublished (mostly paranormal romance, humorous romance and fantasy).
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Hi Deb and Summer! Glad you're both here!:-)

Summer, can you give us a link to check out the story you're working on? I'll gladly give it a look later this week. :-)

I'm Shannon Reinbold-Gee (of course ;-) but I sometimes write as Saoirse Redgrave. I've been writing for what feels like forever and have been published in some art and craft magazines (US and Canadian), newspapers, and children's magazines.

I just started entering writing contests this year (partially Deb's influence) and got an Honorable Mention through (they do several contests a year--definitely check them out)and currently have two stories on the Finalist list over at ("Of Storms, Seas and Pirates" and "13 to Life: A Werewolf's Tale"). So I'm crossing my fingers and editing a lot. ;-)

I blog most often at:

I also have an AuthorsDen site:

I QuillPill a tiny (tiny) bit...

I'm on DeviantArt...

I also freelance through .

Busy, busy! :-)

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Brandy Maske | 3 comments Hi, my name is Brandy and I have been writing for a long time, but my mind likes to freeze up! I would love to have my work published and have been told it's really good, but I'm either scared of failure or scared of success.

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Hi Brandy!

I'm glad you decided to join us. :-)

I think the occasional freeze-up is pretty natural and yeah, I'd guess you're on target regarding the reason--the only time I get sort of blocked is when I've found out I've placed in a contest or when something important's happening. For me it's definitely fear of success and don't they say "Knowing is half the battle?" ;-)

So what are you doing to get yourself past that fear? How can we help you here? :-)

I look forward to your answer--and seeing some of your writing.

Take care!

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Heather | 9 comments I'm Heather Bell, hello!!

I have been published in numerous literary magazines for poetry and short stories (most notably Barnwood, recently and a forthcoming publication in the Columbia Review - the oldest and most prestigious literary magazine in the United States! Eee! - )

I have two books of poetry currently done, which can be purchased here: (Verve Bath Press makes the most BEAUTIFUL handmade books) and here: (a darker collection).

By the end of this month or next month I will have out my third book, flash fiction, done by Paper Hero Press/Achilles Chapbooks. You can get a sneak peek of it here: . I am also doing a full length short story/flash fiction book with them by the end of 2009 (around 200 or so pages).

If anyone needs any help with the literary magazine part of publishing, let me know (not sure what genre everyone is about here...).

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Kate (KateHammerich) | 4 comments Hi! I'm Kate Hammerich. I've been published in the Susquehanna Review and I've got a book of poetry published here:

But for reading my more recent poetic endeavors, go here: or here: which I will be updating soon!

I would love to have a book of poetry published, or to find magazines interested in what I write. I think the the biggest roadblock I've had to getting published is not finding a publisher interested in poetry, but finding someone interested in the exact type of poetry I'm writing. Which is not that obscure, believe me! Maybe I'm not obscure enough...

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Heather | 9 comments Miss Kate!!
You know I think you are talented, lady. It is going to be my new endeavor to find some publishers that I think would be interested in your work.

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Thank you so much for joining us here. Congrats on getting into Barnwood! I may not have my finger on the pulse of literary mag. scene, but even I've heard of Barnwood--good job! I'll mention it here since you didn't--Heather's also a finalist at for her story "A Testament for Living." So we've both been blooded there. ;-)

Hi Kate :-)--It's obvious Heather likes what you do (and that speaks volumes to me).

I'm glad both of you could join us here.

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Brandy Maske | 3 comments Well, most of the time, I have a hard time getting past the block and because of that, I had to put down the first novel I started. I just didn't like where it was going and I couldn't think how to make it better. So, I had a dream one night that ignited a new story and I began working on that. Usually when I get a block, I just put the story away and try not to think about it. Then one day, while I am just thinking about nothing, the story just starts to roll in my mind and I have to write. That seems to work for me, but then it creates the problem that it may take months for the breakthrough and that's not very productive.

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Kate (KateHammerich) | 4 comments Brandy,

I think whatever works for you is a good thing. I am a big fan of writing every day, so even if I am stuck on the poem or story I am writing, I try to write something else. A journal entry, a letter, a longer email to someone. The theory that the more you write, the better you get, is pretty true. So if you keep writing something, it might make you better prepared for your story when you decide to return to it.

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Kate and Brandy-- :-)

Kate, I agree with writing something every day. It can be tough, but even if it's nothing stellar it can still be great fodder for something later. I occasionally rewrite scenes from a different character's POV just to get "fresh eyes" on a situation.

Brandy, have you tried to do a sort of guided meditation to get into that zone where the story starts flowing again? I wind up not having much time for that personally, but I've found getting in my car and driving to a friend's place or into town with the radio really low (and hopefully my son really quiet ;-) that it can spark stuff.

I also go out and do some manual labor type stuff to get my head into the right spot again.

Good luck! Also, sometimes having another writer brainstorm about a story with you may help--you don't have to take their ideas, but it may spark your own...

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Hello everyone, my name is Adrienne. I'm thirteen years old, and would fit into the category of apsiring. I do love to write, though. I haven't written any long stories yet, although I do plan on it. I hope by joining this group I can get some good advice!

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Welcome, and we hope we can help by giving you some advice, too. If you have any questions, please ask us. We'll all do our best to answer you promptly and do whatever we can to help you!

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Brandy Maske | 3 comments Kate and Shannon,
Both of those are really good ideas and I am going to try them. I have been trying to write at least 2 pages a day on my book and setting that goal has been helping my progress.

I think I will try writing other things when I get stuck, that sounds like a really good idea to help me kick out the garbage and get to the good stuff!

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Wendy (wendyswore) Hello all, I'm the Mother of 5 small children and I own operate a truckbed farm in Idaho (I'm grunt labor). In my stolen moments of freedom, I write. Currently working on a novel about a farm family in crisis with some native flavor through out. Keeps my brain happy. :) wendy

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Cherry | 1 comments I am a thirty something with an imagination that seems to never stop. I have decided to work on my first serous writing which can be found in the goodreads writing section on my page. I know I have to go back and do a lot of editing on it, but my friends that have been reading it are really encouraging me to pursue publishing this writing. Would love some feedback from others, again, please note I realize a lot of editing for grammatical errors is necessary, just trying to capture the story right now.

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Kristin (Yabadabasinskas) | 1 comments Hello everybody, I'm Kristin and I am a college student who loves to write. I started writing in high school when I became bored with some of the books I was writing. So I started to plot my own stories, stories I would like to read, and took off from there. Unfortunately I do not know how to publish books or to even get started. Any help would be amazing! Also, I have not posted anything yet, but I plan to start posting chapters on my goodreads writing section!

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Dylan (dylanMMG) | 2 comments I'm Dylan and I'm currently majoring photography in college.I enjoy writing stories base on paranormal or adventure themes, but I have yet to fully complete any of them. I use to write poems, but I stopped after I made a book last year. They was short and smooth, but I didn't write long and complex ones for it left me tongue tied trying to get the words right. When I made a decent chapter of one of my stories, I'll post it on this site as a sample.

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I was in the Novelist Contest earlier in the year and was runner up. I think I need to find another writing contest that doesn't involve random votes to determine the winners. If anyone knows of any especially if they are open worldwide that would be great. I live in Australia.
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Recall: Anti-Epileptic Lamotrigine ODT

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Roni Shye, PharmD BCGP BCACP, is a licensed pharmacist in the states of Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
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Manufacturer Impax Laboratories has issued a voluntary recall of one strength of lamotrigine ODT. Lamotrigine ODT is a popular medication used to treat seizures.

This is a class II recall, the most common type of recall, which means that there is a situation where use of the recalled medication may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, but the likelihood of serious adverse effects is small. For more information on the different types of recalls, see our overview here.

Who can recall a drug?

A manufacturer can voluntarily recall their medication, or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can request or require that a manufacturer recall a particular medication. In this case, the manufacturer has voluntarily recalled one lot of lamotrigine ODT 200mg orally disintegrating tablets.

Why has lamotrigine ODT been recalled?

The recall was initiated because some lamotrigine ODT blister packs may be labeled incorrectly. The recalled batch may contain 100mg of lamotrigine instead of the 200mg labeled on the blister pack. This means that you may or may not be getting the full dose with each capsule. If you don’t receive the correct dose, your prescription may not be as effective.

When was the recall initiated?

The affected lots of lamotrigine ODT were recalled by the manufacturer on August 19th, 2016. These lots started shipping in in June 2016, so if you have leftover medication from before that date, yours would not be affected.

Are patients who have taken this medication being notified?

No. This is a class II recall, which means that it isn’t necessary to notify you unless your doctor believes it may have an effect on your health.

If you have concerns that your prescription may be affected, contact your doctor or your pharmacist.

Which products were affected?

In this recall, 1 manufacturer, 1 lot, and 1 strength were affected. The recall will affect the following

Drug: Lamotrigine 200mg orally disintegrating tablet
Manufacturer: Impax Laboratories
Lot: 502240
National Drug Code (NDC): 00115-1529-08

If you have any trouble finding the lot and NDC information on your prescription, please check with your pharmacist for more information.

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Every single day, political turmoil forces people out of their homes and countries. Having to start their lives from scratch, these refugees oftentimes struggle to receive even basic human necessities.

By volunteering abroad with refugee relief, you can make a difference overseas. Typically, these projects will involve working in a refugee camp, teaching English, providing medical assistance (if you're qualified), or supporting organizations -- such as the IRC or Red Cross -- through administrative work.

Keep in mind that there are also lots of ways to get involved long-term with refugee resettlement at home, and you don't necessarily have to volunteer abroad to help the cause.

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Europe / North America

Whether you're in your home country or abroad, volunteers can assist with refugee resettlement (e.g. helping refugees relocated to the country get settled, figure out the bus system, adjust to life in a new place) in Europe and North America.

Northern Africa / Middle East

Refugees from several different conflicts are currently seeking aid in countries like Israel / Palestine, Turkey, and elsewhere in Northern Africa / the Middle East.

Especially if you have proficiency in Arabic, your skills could be of use in this region. Just make sure to check on the current political climate before selecting a destination in this region.

The world’s biggest refugee camp exists in Dadaab, Kenya. Kenya is actually planning on closing the refugee camp, because the “facility housing Somalis displaced… poses a threat”.

Nonetheless, Kenya -- and particularly in Nairobi -- is an option for refugee volunteer projects in mainland Africa.

Burmese refugees have typically taken up temporary residence in Thailand. The refugees arrived in the camps in 1984, and some of them have never left. There remains a demand for volunteers to work with refugee relief in Thailand to this day.

There are also populations of Tibetan refugees in India that volunteers can work with.

Medical Relief

Many of the refugee camps do not have access to proper medical care and medicine. If you have a medical degree or background, helping with medical relief in a refugee camp is a great option to consider.

Teaching English and Other Skills

Many camps lack the resources for education. By teaching children and adults English, you can help them prepare to adapt to a wider variety of foreign countries and gain a valuable life skill. Certain programs also look for teachers who have other skills to offer, such as teaching IT and general computer skills to the refugees of the camp.

Below is a snapshot of some tips to help you plan your trip volunteering with refugees abroad. For more details, Go Overseas also has a more comprehensive guide on how to volunteer with refugees abroad.

Choosing Your Program

Volunteers can help for as long or as short as they’d like, depending on the volunteer commitment. Some volunteer trips can take place over one week, while some can take place over many months and even up to a year. You should volunteer for however long you’re able to and however long you feel comfortable with.

IRC, the International Rescue Committee, is one of major organizations for refugee relief abroad and at home. You can start planning your trip by browsing some of the programs on the site to get a better idea of what is offered and what suits your skill set.

Alternatively, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, takes volunteers to help refugees in refugee camps. Even if you don’t want to physically go abroad, even donating a small amount of money will go towards the movement.

Questions to Ask
  • Is the company you're volunteering with reputable?
  • What necessary precautions do they take to ensure your safety?
  • How long is the program?
  • How much does it cost?
  • What are your living conditions like?
  • How many other volunteers are there?
  • What is the minimum age requirement?
  • Do they provide transportation, meals, housing, or even a stipend?
  • Do I need a visa to enter my country of choice?
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About the Occupational Therapy department

We aim to enhance, enable and empower young people’s participation in daily tasks by helping them adapt to the challenges they face as a result of illness, developmental delay or disability.

What does this mean?

Children are constantly learning, developing and maturing, whether at school, during play or when they are doing simple everyday tasks like brushing their teeth. As children grow, they continue to expand their life skills and become increasingly independent. Occupational therapy supports this natural process, despite illness or disability, and provides the tools and strategies that promote independence, participation in daily tasks and integration in society.

Our therapy is designed to enable children to master daily tasks and achieving personal goals, be it tying a lace, communicating their needs or using a wheelchair independently for the first time. Engaging successfully with daily tasks contributes to self confidence, health and well being.

Children who experience barriers to their everyday functioning often require extra care and management from those who are closest to them. Parents and carers often take on the primary responsibility for managing and co-ordinating this care. The occupational therapy team supports carers in this role to ensure that they feel able to do this appropriately.

What do we do?

We aim to minimise the impact of illness and disability on young people’s participation in everyday life. The occupational therapy team would like the young people under our care to thrive, develop and grow so that they can live rewarding and satisfying lives.

Our team is experienced in assessing children’s ability to do daily tasks so that we can formulate a treatment plan to address their needs. We are often asked to investigate difficulties in fundamental activities.

Assessment: The aim of assessment is to highlight a child’s strengths and areas of need. The information gathered is used to determine the influence that disability and illness might have on the child's participation in daily tasks.

Advice: At Great Ormond Street Hospital, we offer specialist advice, within specific clinical areas, to support children’s functioning at school, at home and during leisure or play activities.

Treatment: Specialist treatment interventions may be suggested to complement the advice given. This may include splinting and hand therapy, postural management, group therapy and pressure care. In some cases, we may establish new techniques to help the young person to complete daily tasks or recommend specialist equipment to enable the patient to join in with tasks and challenges at home or at school.

Liaison: We will communicate with local services as necessary to ensure the continuation of care and support to young people as they return to their communities. This may include charities, community services and local health professionals.

Discharge Planning: Our team helps with the discharge process. Therapists ensure that children are able to participate safely in their home and school environments after a hospital stay and may put families in touch with agencies that can help to facilitate this.

Who do we work with?

It's important to work in partnership with all those involved with a young person. This is because a child’s functioning can be influenced by the varied physical and social environments they find themselves in. We routinely work alongside parents/carers, teachers, community support services and other health professionals.

Where do we work?

At Great Ormond Street Hospital, we work on a number of wards and service certain outpatient clinics. The occupational therapists form part of the multidisciplinary teams in these clinical areas.


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EB-5 Financing

EB-5 Financing

The rapid growth in the market for EB-5 financing has given rise to increased competition among projects for foreign investors due to the limited number of visas available under the program. This rise in popularity has attracted enhanced scrutiny from federal regulators, including United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the agency primarily responsible for administering the EB-5 program, as well as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Perhaps most importantly, the EB-5 financing market is poised for potentially significant change, as Congress considers legislation to reform the program.

Goulston & Storrs is at the forefront of this trend, counseling real estate developers and owners, as well as lenders and institutional investors, through the EB-5 financing process in a way that is tailored to each client’s goals and avoids potential regulatory and structuring pitfalls. In particular, for first-time entrants into the EB-5 market (including those still considering whether EB-5 financing may be right for their project or organization), we guide our clients with a pragmatic approach that separates fact from fiction.

Our work with leading real estate developers and owners provides Goulston & Storrs with valuable insight into how best to incorporate EB-5 financing into the project capital stack, particularly for projects of significant scale. We advised Samuels & Associates in connection with the EB-5 mezzanine loan financing of Pierce Boston, a mixed-use development in the city’s Fenway neighborhood, which was the first major real estate project to utilize EB-5 financing in Boston.

Congress established the EB-5 program in 1990 to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors seeking U.S. resident visas. It later enhanced the EB-5 program with the introduction of the Immigrant Investor Program (also known as the Regional Center Program), which sets aside EB-5 visas for participants who invest in commercial enterprises associated with federally approved regional centers organized to promote economic growth.

The EB-5 program has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, due in large part to the effects of the global credit crisis. Although neither limited to—nor designed specifically for—commercial real estate finance, the program has been embraced recently as a viable financing source as part of the overall capital stack for development projects. We have also seen an explosion of intermediaries and other service providers, financing sources and other players in the EB-5 space, including regional centers, consultants, marketing agents and specialty providers of bridge financing.

Banks and other institutional lenders have grown more willing to extend senior financing to projects that will include EB-5 financing as mezzanine debt, in part through their introduction of institutional rigor to the process, including consideration of often-thorny intercreditor issues.

Our multidisciplinary EB-5 team, which includes attorneys from key U.S. markets, has deep experience counseling clients in capital markets and securities matters, real estate finance and real estate development. We regularly guide real estate developers and owners, as well as lenders and institutional investors, through the EB-5 financing process, including advising our clients in the following areas:

  • Structure and terms of EB-5 debt or equity financing, including aspects unique to EB-5 financing
  • Intercreditor issues and arrangements
  • Refinancing and other exit strategies, including limitations imposed by the use of EB-5 financing
  • Arrangements with regional centers and other key players in EB-5 financing
  • Structure, terms and disclosure relating to the offering to foreign investors to raise capital, particularly where the project sponsor will have an active role in the offering
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What Official Solicitor and Public Trustee does

We help people who are vulnerable because of their lack of mental capacity or young age to take advantage of the services offered by the justice system. This helps them to avoid being socially excluded.

OSPT works with the Ministry of Justice.

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Janet Peel
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CAP import licences: transfers

The licence rights to import certain products can usually be transferred to another importer, although for certain products, such as garlic imported under quota, transfers are not permissible.

A licence, or extract, may be transferred only once although any remaining balance can be returned to the original (titular) holder.

When a licence is transferred, the issuing authority enters the name and address of the transferee in Box 6 of the original document.

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Project Restore

Agency: City of Greenville
State: Texas
Type of Government: State & Local
  • Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Posted Date: Apr 3, 2017
Due Date: Apr 4, 2017
Solicitation No: 16-17-08
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Bid Number: 16-17-08
Bid Title: Project Restore
Category: Advertisements for Bid
Status: Open

Sealed BIDS addressed to the Finance Department, City of Greenville, Texas will be received at the office of the Finance Department, 2821 Washington Street, Greenville, Texas, until 3:00 p.m. on April 4, 2017. Each envelope should note Project Restore on the outside of the envelope.

Five (5) tracts of vacant land, as is, currently zoned residential located at the following address:

Property ID Address
78837 3912 Cornelia
78835 3923 Park
72028 3116 Park
42071 4622 Pickett
42073 4618 Pickett
Minimum bid is $125.00 per lot. The City of Greenville will ONLY provide free of charge, a water and sewer tap for each property. Bidder MUST obtain, as his own cost, a Building Permit within six months of Notice of Award to bidder. The City of Greenville will only transfer a Deed once a Residential or Commercial dwelling is constructed according to the City of Greenville Code of Ordinances on the lot and a Certificate of Occupancy is granted by the City of Greenville. The City will provide a legal instrument to accomplish this task. This RFP is offered on an All or None basis for all Five (5) tracts/ lots. All properties are offered on an as is, where is basis without warranty. Noncompliance of any, and/or, all of the above will result in rejection of bid.

After the expiration of the time and date sealed bids will be opened by representatives of the City in the City Council Chambers, 2821 Washington Street, and publicly read aloud.

The City of Greenville reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals received, to waive technicalities and minor irregularities, to re-bid, to proceed otherwise when in the best interest of the City. The City will award the bid to the most qualified bidder. All bids will be subject to approval by the Greenville Independent School District, Hunt County and the Hunt County Hospital District.

Publication Date/Time:
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Opportunity History Original Synopsis Nov 15, 2018 9:17 am Solicitation Number : 47PH0818R0007

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Bid Due: 12/17/2018

Opportunity History Original Synopsis Oct 25, 2018 3:08 pm Solicitation Number : W9126G-18-R-0369

Department of the Army

Bid Due: 11/26/2018

Opportunity History Original Synopsis Nov 06, 2018 1:14 pm Solicitation Number : W9126G-19-B-0002

Department of the Army

Bid Due: 1/21/2019

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Bill Action Taken

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1953 House Relating to maximum penalties under the Washington industrial safety and health act. Signed Wed, Mar. 21, 2018
2008 House Relating to the budgeting process for core state services for children. Signed / Partial Veto Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
2009 House Relating to providing higher education support for gold star families. Signed Wed, Mar. 21, 2018
2015 House Relating to modifying the lodging excise tax to remove the exemption for premises with fewer than sixty lodging units and to tax certain vacation rentals, short-term home-sharing arrangements, and other compensated use or occupancy of dwellings. Signed Fri, Mar. 23, 2018
2016 House Relating to access to midwifery and doula services for incarcerated women. Signed Tue, Mar. 13, 2018
2057 House Relating to the services and processes available when residential real property is abandoned or in foreclosure. Signed Wed, Mar. 28, 2018
2087 House Relating to worker safety on roadways and roadsides. Signed Fri, Mar. 9, 2018
2097 House Relating to limiting disclosure of information about the religious affiliation of individuals. Signed / Partial Veto Wed, Mar. 28, 2018
2101 House Relating to increasing the availability of sexual assault nurse examiners. Signed Thu, Mar. 15, 2018
2143 House Relating to expanding opportunities for higher education students. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
2177 House Relating to creating the rural county high employer demand jobs program. Signed Fri, Mar. 23, 2018
2208 House Relating to authorizing criminal background investigations for current and prospective employees and contractors with access to federal tax information. Signed Fri, Mar. 9, 2018
2229 House Relating to the applicability of dental practice laws to integrated care delivery systems. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
2256 House Relating to the online availability of foster parent preservice training. Signed Fri, Mar. 9, 2018
2257 House Relating to prohibiting maintenance of certification from being required for certain health professions. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
2261 House Relating to housing authorities. Signed Tue, Mar. 13, 2018
2269 House Relating to tax relief for adaptive automotive equipment for veterans and service members with disabilities. Signed Wed, Mar. 21, 2018
2271 House Relating to the processes for reviewing sexually violent predators committed under chapter 71.09 RCW. Signed Wed, Mar. 21, 2018
2276 House Relating to notification of wildlife transfer, relocation, or introduction into a new location. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
2282 House Relating to protecting an open internet in Washington state. Signed Mon, Mar. 5, 2018
2285 House Relating to establishing a reporting process for the department of natural resources regarding certain marbled murrelet habitat information. Signed Fri, Mar. 23, 2018
2298 House Relating to wastewater operator certifications. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
2307 House Relating to requiring confidentiality in the release of sensitive fish and wildlife data. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018
2308 House Relating to civil legal aid. Signed Fri, Mar. 9, 2018
2313 House Relating to providing the chiropractic quality assurance commission with additional authority over budget development, spending, and staffing. Signed Thu, Mar. 22, 2018

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GSA Sales Outperforms Overall Government Contract Spending in FY 2013

Released sales figures for fiscal year (FY) 2013 as reported to GSA by contractors show that despite a challenging year in the government marketplace, GSA performed better than overall government contract spending by approximately 3%.

In FY 2013, government contractors faced sequestration, budget cuts, and budget uncertainty that resulted in about a 10% reduction in government contracts as compared to FY 2012. In comparison, GSA Schedule Sales decreased by only 7% during the same period with total sales of $34.8 billion.

With the budget uncertainty for FY 2014 now behind us, government agencies are ready to spend again, and with the short supply of procurement dollars, more agencies are turning to GSA to save money, reinforcing GSA Schedules’ place as the preferred contracting vehicle.

GSA Schedule sales are expected to increase as well because of GSA’s marketing efforts to agencies and as they are increasingly being used by state and local governments.

Of special interest is that GSA Schedule vendors consistently outperform government contractors not on GSA Schedules. In FY2013, for instance, GSA Schedule vendors that actively marketed and sold to the government averaged $2.5 million in GSA Sales.

The following is the FY 2013 performance of several GSA Schedules. To see the performance of all GSA Schedules Click Here.

GSA Sales Reported by Schedule

Two GSA schedules that had increased sales in 2013:

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FY 2012 Sales

FY 2013 Sales

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Schedule 520

Financial and Business Solutions (FABS)

Schedule 36

The Office, Imaging and Document Solution

Two GSA schedules that had decreased sales in 2013:

Schedule Title

FY 2012 Sales

FY 2013 Sales

% Change

Schedule 70

General Purpose Commercial Information Technology Equipment, Software, and Services

Schedule 874

Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS)

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Binghamton University (S.U.N.Y.)

Harpur College of Arts and Sciences

Comparative Literature

PO Box 6000

Binghamton, NY 13902

United States

Program Information

Degrees Offered:

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Options to fit your interests. Options to fit your future. Our students work confidently in one or more foreign languages. Their interests are transnational and transcultural. They come from around the world, bringing unique and varied intellectual questions. They develop their knowledge of literary theory and literary traditions to work confidently in one or more foreign languages. The flexible structure of Binghamton’s Comparative Literature program lets you shape your own curriculum, working with faculty in related departments such as Art History, English, and Philosophy. You’ll be able to tailor your coursework to your career ambitions, whether they’re academic or vocational. M.A. students may complete their degree in three semesters. They may focus on translation studies, and in this case they need to complete the graduate certificate in translation in conjunction with coursework in Comparative Literature. Doctoral students may focus on literary studies or on philosophy, literature, and the theory of criticism (PLC). (Doctoral students interested in translation should explore Binghamton’s PhD in Translation Studies.) We invite you to learn more about the options available in Comparative Literature at Binghamton University at our Graduate School website. And we encourage you to connect with our director of graduate studies.

Binghamton University - SUNY is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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Classification: Doctoral/Research University—Extensive

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