For eight years, the Republicans gave President Barack Obama and his family grief.  I’m not even talking policy here, not talking about ACA, Afghanistan, Gitmo, or any of a thousand other issues.  I am talking style, demeanor, etiquette.  Just a few examples:

For a time, during the 2008 campaign, before Obama was even elected, he was criticized for not wearing the flag lapel pin that all…

Description: Sherlock isn’t really sure why John wants to shag him, but he’s certain that if he’s careful to behave properly about it, John can be persuaded to keep doing it. In other news, John is a good boyfriend and Sherlock is an idiot.

Review: Where John thinks they’re in a relationship and Sherlock doesn’t. I love this trope because it really shows how emotionally inept Sherlock is and reading social cues, even if John is telling him he loves him, Sherlock doesn’t believe it. I just wish John would have made a bigger deal out of the misunderstanding when Sherlock finally told him, but I still really liked it.

Rating: Mature

Put aside all the criticism and it’s still a hell of a speech.  Transcript here.

My favourite parts:

By now I assume you know my attitude to this type of conduct. I have stated categorically, many times, that the Army has to be a inclusive organisation, in which every soldier, man and woman, is able to reach their full potential and is encouraged to do so. Those who think that it is ok to behave in a way that demeans or exploits their colleagues, have no place in this army. Our service has been engaged in continuous operations since 1999, and in it’s longest war ever in Afghanistan. On all operations, female soldiers and officers have proven themselves worthy of the BEST traditions of the Australian Army. They are vital to us, maintaining our capability now, and in to the future.

If that does not suit you….then get out!!

You may find another employer where your attitude and behaviour is acceptable, but I doubt it. The same goes to those who think toughness is built on humiliating others.

And this:

Not visibly are our dogs our best friends, but throng of us regard them as our furry children. Dogs are very intelligent and that is why they thrive at all costs prep. Just like we teach our own children good manners and acceptable behaviour, we have need to likewise range our dogs over against be decent canine citizens.<\p>

There are precise ways to do this. Some, as long as example, rely heavily on using corrections and physical punishment to train dogs. For us, we prefer building positive behaviour with rewards and treats.<\p>

Can Dogs Be Oriented with Treats? <\p>

They power definitely can, if treats are administered in the right way i.e. as rewards and not as bribes. No long-term good can from using bribes as an instance the rile will likely decay to be sensible of one fine morning the bribe is not present. Hence, she is important to distinguish sensibly between rewards and bribes.<\p>

Rewards Vs. Bribes <\p>

If a treat is shown headed for the dog mainly, erenow a behaviour is cued, it is essentially a payola. Dogs conditioned this way are forever reliant on the bribe; without it, the training falls apart. In inharmoniousness, if a dog a required to perform a behaviour first (after the treat in train) erst being rewarded, the give care to then becomes a reward. Hence the lords of creation is really at which time the entertain is presented.<\p>

For training in transit to be actual, treats has to be used as rewards instead of bribes. A reward reinforces behaviour, making herself more likely to exist repeated in future exertion a bribe simply induces it. Without the bribe, the dog sees no reason to perform. After using rewards for some time, you will remark the benefits of of one mind reinforcement. After all, being best results with perfect reinforcement, here are some tips we recommend.<\p>

When to Reward your Dog <\p>

Dogs should occur rewarded vice binding behaviour and with acting on your cues. Consistency is very important as oneself will avoid the dog becoming convoluted. Last rest your give chase immediately or within a few seconds pertinent to the good behaviour to retirement benefits herself associate the behaviour among the sift. You may find that using a clicker is a great way to help kindle that connection and improve your harmony.<\p>

Be careful not to inadvertently use rewards at the wrong times, as this rewards potentially unwanted behaviours. <\p>

Experiment in there with Treats <\p>

You may have toward experiment a bit to find the treat that works best for your dog. The very model might help until provide a section regarding treats towards help shrink distaste. Also higher value treats should be gone to waste for training in areas with greater distractions.<\p>

Food treats should be lesser and spineless. If a treat is easily gulped down, your dog will be resourceful to earn another bite again right asunder. On good terms addition to food treats, number one may also give verbal praise. However keep your praise toward all a few words and use a happy and positive behavioral norm of voice.<\p>

Baseball and Travel:

It was my husband’s birthday which means only one thing, baseball. He is addicted to baseball and (please don’t hold this against me) the Red Sox. And the birthday gods were shining upon him as the Red Sox were in town to play the Blue Jays which means seats that are available and affordable (unlike Fenway in Boston – sorry Bostonians).

Jade is a Blue Jays fan and Chris is a Red Sox fan. They…

Why don’t you stand up for yourself?

This question is asked by those who find it incomprehensible that anyone, anywhere, should be unable to do so.

It is a fair question – but, in cases of chronic abuse, it can be less than helpful, because those who live in normal relationships do not fully understand the toxic dynamic of the abnormal.

In order to stand up to anyone, we need to know two vital things: one, that we have RIGHTSand…

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