Nothing against her I love love love her and I spent nearly a grand to go see her, so she damn well better be there..

but I was having a bit of a nervous twinge last night.. After I bought the plan ticket to Oregon.. My best friend who I love love LOVE moved back to Oregon to be with her mom and siblings after a break up with my other best friend.. So anyway Im spending a week of my spring semester along withmy spring break to go see her and I’m having issues about being an adult and buying a plane ticket and showing up and having her have one of her moments or somethng and forget to get me or forget I was coming in or something..

So I contacted my only other friend in Oregon who is 2 hours away from where I’m going, in Medford, he’s in Albany.. So he’s trying to calm me down because I’m all talking about how if for some obscure reason should she bail on me can I count on him to at least come get me and/or keep me company while I figure out what Im going to do..

Im no where near good at being an adult..

 In retrospect, I was just freaking out because I’ve never gone somewhere like this without that safe guard ya know?

So next semester for 2 weeks March 5th to the 21st I’m going to Medford, Oregon.. LoL.. Woohoo!

In the Kingdom of Light there were twin boys named Shay and Dawn.

Shay and Dawn would play in the light of the sun, in the light of the stars, in the silvery light of the moon.

Wherever there was light, there were Shay and Dawn.

They would dip their toes in rays of sunshine.

They would twirl their fingers in the twinkle of stars.

They would swirl around in the glimmer and shimmer of moonlight.

Shay and Dawn were always together.

The boys loved each other very much and never tired of chasing beams of light from the moon, stars, or sun.

The boys had only one wish that they could be together forever in the light they loved so much.

Because the boys had this wish, they decided to visit the King of Light, and ask him to grant their wish.

One day they decided to make the journey to the King of Light’s castle. It was a marvelous castle, shinning and twinkling like diamonds on the hillside.

The boys were granted entrance to see the King, and when they saw him, they nearly fell down because of his brightness.

The King was the most beautiful light they had ever seen.

He shone from head to foot. He seemed to walk on rays of light.

The King was brighter than the sun, twinkled more than the stars, and his glow out did the moon.

The King asked the boys, “why have you come to see me?”

And Shay and Dawn answered him by saying, “We have come to ask you to grant our wish. We love to play in the light together and we wanted to know if you would allow us to be together in the light forever?”

The King took a liking to the boys, and because they had traveled so far, and loved the light and each other so much, he decided to grant their wish.

The King said, “Because of your love for each other, I will grant your wish, for you and all people.

From now on you will be called Shadow, and you will follow all people when the light is bright.

That way your love will be a witness to everyone when they walk in the light of the sun, they will see their shadow, and remember the love you have for each other and for light.”

The End..

Little star lived in space with all the other stars and planets. Most stars were shiny and bright and made patterns in the sky, but try as she might, Little Star couldn’t shine as brightly as the other stars. One night when the other stars were dancing around the moon Little Star set off to see her friend, Twinkle.

Now Twinkle was a wishing star and could make Little Stars wish come true. She wanted to be the brightest star in the universe! But Little Star couldn’t find Twinkle anywhere and she started to cry. Would she ever be as bright as the other stars ?

Suddenly she heard a friendly voice calling out ,”Little Star, Little Star grab hold of my tail and I’ll take you for a ride!” It was Corky the comet. Corky had a long silvery tail and was always rushing through space. Straight away Little Star leaped onto Corky’s tail. It was time for an adventure!

“Where are we going?” Little Star asked Corky. “We’re going to visit my old friend Mr. Sun, the biggest and brightest star of all.” Little Star was so excited she nearly fell off Corky’s tail. As Corky sped through space Little Star could feel the warm glow from Mr. Sun getting closer. “We’ll fly once around Mr. Sun and then it’s back home for tea” bellowed Corky.

Little Star couldn’t wait. As they got nearer Corky heard Little Star shout out ,”Hello Mr. Sun.” Mr. Sun slowly turned around to see who was there. “ Well if it isn’t my old friend Corky… and who have you brought along to see me today?” he said with a warm and friendly voice. “This” said Corky, is my new friend Little Star.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you Mr. Sun “ said Little Star. “ I wish I was big and bright like you.” Mr. Sun chuckled to himself.

“It will be a long time before you’re as big as me “ he said, “But you’ll be much brighter sooner than you think “ he said, winking at Corky. Then Mr. Sun reached out his long shimmering arm and shook hands with Little Star, and as he let go a strange thing happened. Little Star felt all tingly inside, her eyes lit up and suddenly she started to glow brighter and brighter.

“Looks like Mr. Sun has cheered you up a bit”, said Corky. Little Star gave Corky a big smile then turned around to wave goodbye to Mr. Sun. “ Thank you for making me bright and shiny”, shouted Little Star.” You always were”, said Mr. Sun ,”you just had to feel it inside.” Then with a whoosh from Corky’s tail they shot off through space and before Little Star knew it they were back home just in time for tea.

The End

                      *********************12/03/07**********************

So, now that I’m trying to do things in it and Chris isn’t around, I can’t do a damned thing which is making me soooooo mad! You have no idea.. All I want to do is resize it.. Then post it online.. Where is myhead and why cant I figure it out?!

I got the picture, but since the book isnt for the program we’re running, so it’s almost pointless.. Im sooooooooo upset..

Either way, I’m going to look at the book and see what’s up..

Spina bifida is a birth defect that involves the incomplete development of the spinal cord or its coverings. The term spina bifida comes from Latin and literally means “split” or “open” spine.

Spina bifida occurs at the end of the first month of pregnancy when the two sides of the embryo’s spine fail to join together, leaving an open area. In some cases, the spinal cord or other membranes may push through this opening in the embryo’s back. The condition can typically be detected before a baby is born and treated right away.

Types of Spina Bifida

The causes of spina bifida are largely unknown. Some evidence suggests that genes may be involved, but in most cases there is no familial connection. A high fever during pregnancy may increase a woman’s chances of having a baby with spina bifida. Women with epilepsy who have taken the drug valproic acid to control seizures may have an increased risk of having a baby with spina bifida.

There are two forms of spina bifida — spina bifida occulta and spina bifida manifesta.

Spina bifida occulta is the mildest form of spina bifida (occulta means hidden). Most children with this type of defect never have any health problems. The spinal cord is often unaffected.

Spina bifida manifesta includes two types of spina bifida, meningocele and myelomeningocele.

Meningocele involves the meninges, the membranes responsible for covering and protecting the brain and spinal cord. If the meninges push through the hole in the vertebrae (the small, ring-like bones that make up the spinal column), the sac is called a meningocele.

Myelomeningocele is the most severe form of spina bifida. It occurs when the meninges push through the hole in the back, and the spinal cord also pushes though. Most babies who are born with this type of spina bifida also have hydrocephalus, an accumulation of fluid in and around the brain.

Because of the abnormal development of and damage to the spinal cord, a child with the myelomeningocele form of spina bifida typically has some paralysis. The degree of paralysis largely depends on where the opening occurs in the spine. The higher the opening is on the back, the more severe the paralysis tends to be.

Children with spina bifida often have problems with bowel and bladder control, and some may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or other learning difficulties, such as hand-eye coordination problems.

Diagnosing Spina Bifida

Expectant parents may be able to find out if a baby has spina bifida by taking certain kinds of prenatal tests. The maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test, performed between the 16th and 18th weeks of pregnancy, measures the amount of alpha-fetoprotein that the fetus produces. The doctor will measure the amount of AFP in the mother’s blood. If the amount is high, the test is repeated because in many cases, high AFP readings are false. If the amount is high once more, another test or tests will be done to double-check and confirm the diagnosis.

Doctors may also use ultrasound to see if a baby has spina bifida; in some cases, the spinal defect can be seen on the ultrasound study. Amniocentesis can also help determine whether a baby has spina bifida. A needle is inserted through the mother’s belly and into the uterus to collect fluid that is tested for AFP.

Maternal folic acid deficiency has also been linked to spina bifida, and researchers believe that many cases of spina bifida could be prevented if women of childbearing age consume 0.4 milligrams (400 micrograms) of folic acid every day, and continue to take it throughout the first trimester. Good sources of folic acid include eggs, orange juice, and dark green leafy vegetables. Many multivitamins contain the recommended dose of folic acid as well.

Symptoms of Spina Bifida

Babies who are born with spina bifida occulta often have no outward signs or symptoms. The spinal cord does not protrude through the skin, although a patch of hair, a birthmark, or a dimple may be present on the skin over the lower spine.

But in other forms of the disease, there are obvious signs. Babies who are born with the meningocele form of the disease have a sac filled with fluid that is visible on the back. The sac is often covered by a thin layer of skin and can range in size from the dimensions of a grape to those of a grapefruit.

Babies who are born with myelomeningocele also have a sac-like mass that bulges from the back, but a layer of skin may not always cover it. In some cases, the nerves of the spinal cord may be exposed. A baby who also has hydrocephalus will have an enlarged head, the result of excess fluid and pressure inside the skull.

Treatment of Spina Bifida

Children with spina bifida occulta usually need no treatment.

In cases of spina bifida manifesta, the treatment largely depends on the type of spina bifida a child has and how severe it is.

A child with the meningocele form of the disease usually has an operation during infancy in which doctors push the meninges back and close the hole in the vertebrae. Many children with this type of spina bifida have no other health problems down the road, unless there is nerve tissue involved with the sac.

Babies born with the myelomeningocele form of the disease need more immediate attention and typically have surgery within the first 1 to 2 days of their lives. During this first surgery, doctors typically push the spine back into the vertebrae and close the hole to prevent infection and protect the spine.

A baby who also has hydrocephalus will need an operation to place a shunt in the brain. The shunt is a thin tube that helps to relieve pressure on the brain by draining and diverting extra fluid.

In addition, some children need subsequent surgeries to manage problems with the feet, hips, or spine.

The location of the gap in the back often dictates what kind of adaptive aids or equipment that a child with myelomeningocele will need down the line. Children with a gap high on the spinal column and more extensive paralysis will often need to use a wheelchair to move around, whereas those with a gap lower on the back may be able to use crutches, leg braces, or walkers.

I that that’s all for right now.. Maybe more later.. 

2.) Should there be such a thing as “intellectual property”? Have you ever used materials in a way that was against copyright? — I’m pretty sure, right clicking on a picture and then pasting it onto a site that makes a code for it that you can use on your myspace might be one of those ways. I do it anyway though. I listen to pirated music too.. If there’s a way to get something with out paying outrageous prices and it’s quality I believe it’s a good way to do things.  

3.)  Have you ever been unable to use something because copyright law prevented it?–Also, there are ways to make it to where you cant right click and save image. One time this page I was on wouldnt let me copy the highlighted text I wanted. I want to highlight it, right click print selection, but it popped up with a message saying something like, “You can’t steal that it’s not nice” and I had to print the WHOLE page for the one little exserpt I wanted.. =(

Other than that I don’t know if I’ve ever knowingly broken a copyright law. I might have unknowingly but I’m not sure on that either..

I think however that I’m going to start with frogs, and lead up to stalkers, or vice versa. I haven’t really thought this through, just slapped me in the face a few minutes ago..

Well, let’s start with frogs.. Here’s some stuff on getting your first frog..

Frogs Can Be a Lot of Work

Frogs need to be fed on a regular basis. Keep in mind where your food source is going to be. Generally speaking, this isn’t going to be as easy as picking up a package at your local grocery store! In addition, if you get a frog that eats live bugs, expect to have a few stray bugs running around the house now and then! The larger frogs can be even more work…Many of the larger species feed on mice and this can be a less than fun experience if you aren’t prepared for it! Frog tanks need to be well cleaned to prevent illness. For more information on this topic, visit the Frog Doctor page to read about frog health. Also, keep in mind that each pet has special needs for Housing. You can read about setting up a terrarium for your pets in the Housing Your Pet Frog page.

Active Frogs

Probably one of the biggest mistakes I hear about is people who go out and buy a “cool-looking” frog which then proceeds to eat, sleep, and generally sit like a lump of clay. The reality is, a lot of frogs don’t really do much, and they aren’t exactly something you can snuggle up with either, so you need to keep that in mind when choosing an appropriate pet. Frogs may be cute or grotesque, but you can’t teach them tricks, take them for walks, or make them speak on command. Frogs which aren’t particularly active will quickly become a boring pet. The novelty will wear off and you’ll be left with a blob that eats a lot. When looking for a pet frog, particularly for the beginner, I strongly urge you to choose ACTIVE breeds. This means, search for a species that doesn’t just sit around all day. Aquatic frogs, certain treefrogs, and the less “fat” frogs are better choices.

Never get a Frog You Don’t Know

There are many many species of frogs, and many have very individualized pet care needs. Some frogs need to hibernate during the winter, others do not. The pet care needs will change everything from what you need as far as tank set-up to what you have to feed them. In addition, many frogs look really really cute in the stores, and then you bring them home and in a few months they’ve grown in monstrous proportions and it isn’t nearly as nice as you thought it was going to be:
A personal example:
I saw the cutest little frogs in the pet store called “Pixie frogs”- wow! They were these tiny little green things (almost an inch long in size) and even their name was cute….
The next day I went to an Annual Reptile and Amphibian show that took place at out local Science And Industry Museum…there I saw that those same sweet little frogs that I saw in the pet store the day before GROW to become these incredibly FAT frogs about 8 inches long!!!!! That means those cute things would have been eating mice and big ol’ bugs and such…something I was utterly UNprepared for!!!
The Pixie Frog is a nickname for their Latin name, (Pyxicephalus adspersus), Their common name turns out to be The African Bullfrog.
So, the moral of this story is, find out about the frog you want to get BEFORE you get it!

Recommended Frogs for Beginners

For the first frog encounter, I strongly recommend the African Dwarf Frog. These guys are small, active, cute, and about as difficult to maintain as a tank of goldfish. You also don’t have to deal with live bugs and they can be kept in the same conditions as goldfish for extended periods of time…(as long as there is a cover!) Dwarf frogs are very easy to take care of once they’ve become used to their new home. As with all fish, expect the first couple of weeks for adaptation time (many times pet stores will sell frogs that are already sick, or that are very very small and which may be a bit fragile in the first couple of weeks.) My sister had terrible luck with the baby frogs until she learned to wait for 2 weeks before she names her new pet (Usually, by then you can tell if the frogs will make the long haul) The best recommendation here is to get them at a decent size. Avoid really skinny ones or ones that are as small as your pinky-nail. In addition, if the frog doesn’t give the pet shop owner a really hard time when the net goes into the tank, it may indicate some initial signs of being in less than perfect condition.
Don’t confuse these with African Clawed frogs, which look very similar when small. The clawed frogs get quite large and actually are illegal in some states (Like in Oregon and California!) For a beginning frog owner who wants to get the full terrestrial frog experience, Oriental Firebellied Toads are an excellent choice. These guys are fairly simple to care for, in so far as they can survive fairly well off crickets with vitamin supplements, and they are incredibly active critters. They also don’t get too large. Finally, there are no hibernation requirements for this species and they do well in temperatures that people generally are happy to have in their homes. Unless you live in an icebox or in extremely hot climates, this species of frog won’t need special climatization for it’s terrarium. You’ll need to find someone who can handle crickets when you go away on vacation for a week or more to take care of them though, but keep in mind crickets are much easier than frozen mice! (Finding a frog sitter for my Firebellies proved to be fairly difficult for me, until I found a friend who actually works at the pet store where I buy the crickets and he was nice enough to take care of them for me while I was out of town!)

A good Tree Frog for beginners is the White’s Tree Frog. This frog has a funny personality and seems to be quite a popular pick. It should be warned however, that some children bore of the whites tree frog despite its funny personality, simply because they tend to just sit around a lot. (Once I even got a letter that said “Whites Tree Frog-What a blob of nothing!”) Much of the behavior of the frogs however, can be traced to how much they eat (and how fat they get!). In addition, the Whites Tree frog is one of the few frogs that is fit to occasionally be handled, and it certainly has warmed the heart of many frog enthusiasts!
In addition to dealing with crickets, the Whites tree frogs need a little more care than the Firebellies need, simply because they live best with humidity and are happiest when the tank is sprayed with water once or twice every day. However, as far as Tree-Frogs go, they are by far one of the easiest to deal with and hardiest species available to be kept as pets!

Frogs NOT Recommended for the Beginner

Poison Frogs are absolutely NOT a beginners frog. Even though these frogs lose their toxicity in captivity, their care is very complicated and these fragile beings have very specific requirements for healthy captivity. I don’t even want to write up any care sheets because I myself am not expert enough to tackle the complicated procedures for proper care of such breeds. Expensive frogs in general should not be a frog considered by the beginner because a frog that costs over 50 bucks is a high investment to make when you are still learning about frog care. Even if you’ve read all there is to read about frog care, you really ought to start with an easier breed before taking on the more expensive breeds like Red-Eyed TreeFrogs and such.

Frogs captured in the wild should be a frog that you KNOW, otherwise you take the risk of not knowing the proper temperatures, diet, etc. I often am asked about frogs that naturally appeared in an outdoor pond where weather patterns lead to pond ice-overs. I don’t think it’s a good idea to “save” frogs from an environment where they naturally occurred in the first place. I suspect that the types of frogs that appear in such climates probably hibernate in the colder months.

Frogs that get FAT, like Horned (Pacman) frogs, Budgettes Toads, and Bullfrogs can get to be pretty boring as pets for the beginner. The Budgettes toad can also pack a good wallop of a bite when it’s full grown, so watch those fingers! This doesn’t mean you absolutely should not get some of these for pets, (Pac Man Frogs, for example, while somewhat “boring” to some, are also very hearty and not as prone to the usual frailties of other types of frogs) but I’d really think carefully about how long you’re going to retain interest in this type of frog before you’ve made any sort of commitment by going out and getting such a pet….

Well that concludes frogs.. Do’s, Don’ts, all kinds of information.. How about Stalkers now?

Here we go.. “The following 6 categories have been defined by P. E. Mullen. However, even Mullen asserts that
these are not entirely mutually exclusive groupings, and the placement of an individual is a matter of
judgment. Like sexual harassers, stalkers may fit more than one profile, or begin with one approach
and move to another.”

Rejected Stalker

The most common, persistent and intrusive of all stalkers, the rejected stalker is obsessed with
someone who is a former romantic partner or friend, and who has ended their relationship with the
stalker, or indicates that he or she intends to end the relationship. Depending on the responses of the
victim, the stalkers goals will vary, and the rejected stalker usually struggles with the complex desire for
both reconciliation and revenge. As Mullen writes, “A sense of loss could be combined with frustration,
anger, jealousy, vindictiveness, and sadness in ever-changing proportions.” This stalker may be very
narcissistic, and may feel humiliated by the rejection. In most cases, they will have poor social skills
and a poor social network. They are also the most likely to try to harm the victim in some way, and may
employ intimidation and assault in their pursuit. They may become jealous if their victim enters or
continues a romantic relationship with another person. A history of violence in the relationship with the
partner is not uncommon.

Resentful Stalker

This stalker is looking for revenge against someone who has upset them–it could be someone known
to the stalker or a complete stranger. The behaviors are meant to frighten and distress the victim. The
stalker views the target as being similar to those who have oppressed and humiliated them in the past,
and they may view themselves as someone striking back against an oppressor. Or, the victim could be
a professional believed to have cheated or abused the stalker in some way. Often irrationally paranoid,
this kind of stalker can be the most obsessive and enduring. While the least likely to use physical force,
the resentful stalker is the most likely to verbally threaten the victim. They may use personal threats,
complaints to law enforcement and local government, property damage, theft or killing of pet, letters or
notes on the victim’s car or house, breaking into the victim’s house or apartment, or watching the victim’s
movements.

Predatory Stalker

The least common of all the stalkers, this is the classic sexual predator whose plan is to physically or
sexually attack the victim. They are motivated purely by the desire for sexual gratification and power over
their victim. This type of stalker is sexually deviant, has poor social skills, and usually has lower than
normal intelligence. They usually will not have any direct contact with the victim while they are stalking
them. This stalker may engage in such behaviors as surveillance of the victim, obscene phone calls,
fetishism, voyeurism, sexual masochism and sadism, exhibitionism. The victim can be either someone
the stalker knows, or a complete stranger.

Intimacy Seeker

The intimacy seeker seeks to establish an intimate, loving relationship with their victim. To them, the
victim is a long sought-after soul mate, and they were meant to be together. Also, they may have the
delusion that the victim is in love with them–usually called erotomania. They may interpret any kind of
response from the victim as encouragement, even negative responses. This stalker may write letters,
send gifts, or call their victim. They may believe the victim owes them love because of all they have
invested in stalking them, and is very resistant to changing their beliefs. The intimacy seeker has an
inflated sense of entitlement, and if they recognize they are being rejected, this stalker may become
threatening, or may try to harm the victim in some way, sometimes using violence. (In this way, they may
become a rejected stalker, see above.) This stalker may become jealous if their victim enters or
continues a romantic relationship with another person. After the rejected stalker, the intimacy seeker is
the most persistent type of stalker. They are usually unresponsive to legal sanctions, viewing them as
challenges to overcome that demonstrate their love for the victim.

Incompetent Suitor

The Incompetent Suitor desires a romantic or intimate relationship with the victim but is impaired in their
social and courting skills. This stalker may be very narcissistic, and cut off from victim’s feelings (lack of
empathy). The incompetent believes that anyone should be attracted to them. Typically, this stalker will
repeatedly ask for dates, or call on the phone, even after being rejected. They may attempt physical
contact by trying hold the victim’s hand or kiss the victim, however, the will not become physically violent
or threatening. The incompetent suitor is less persistent than others, and is likely to have stalked
numerous others in the past, and will probably do so in the future. They will quickly stop stalking if
threatened with legal action or after receiving counseling.

Erotomaniac and Morbidly Infatuated

This stalker believes that the victim is in love with them. They believe this even though the victim has
done nothing to suggest it is true, and may have made statements to the contrary. The erotomaniac
reinterprets what their victim says and does to support the delusion, and is convinced that the imagined
romance will eventually become a permanent union. This stalker may suffer from acute paranoia, and
typically chooses a victim of higher social status. They will repeatedly try to approach and communicate
with their supposed lover, and is typically unresponsive to threats of legal action of any kind. Without
psychological treatment, this stalker is likely to continue with their activities.

Cyberstalking and Cyberstalkers

Cyberstalking is an extension of the physical act of stalking; however, the behavior occurs using
electronic mediums, such as the Internet and computer sypware. Someone who is physically stalking
an individual may employ cyberstalking as another means to pursue, harass, or force contact. Or,
cyberstalking may be the sole means of surveillance and pursuit of the victim. The stalker may join
forums they know their target frequents, and pose as someone else in an attempt to contact their target,
or they may contact other members to get information about the target or defame their character. They
may use spyware to access their target’s computer and the personal information contained within.
Given the vast distances that the Internet spans, a “pure” cyberstalker will never move beyond electronic
mediums and into physical stalking. Still, this does not mean that the behavior is any less distressing,
frightening, or damaging, and a cyberstalker’s motives can fit any of the categories described above.
Moreover, given the ability of individuals to ‘mask’ their identity when using the Internet, linking the
harassment to one particular individual can be difficult. Programs that mask IP (Internet Protocol)
addresses, and anonymous remailers are merely two examples that hinder the identification of the
stalker and their (digital) location.

Well, now we’re looking at the source of the page people, the you know right click on the page and click view page source information. We’re looking for certain coding things.

View the source—

1. Are they using CSS? … I’m really thinking they they aren’t.. I’ve looked at 3 pages and not found anything that looks like it..
   
2. Can you find any tables, font tags, or other “old-school” code? … there were classes, and tags and what not..
   
3. Does the “print preview” look significantly different from the visual site (are they using a print style sheet)? … The print view, showed the links in different colors, and the avatar was there, but it didnt show the background picture or anything it looked more like list..

 Well, YouTubes font is simple and easy to read. Headings are bigger, with the text that follows a bit smaller so it’s known that it’s the subtext. http://www.youtube.com