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"allow_anon_votes": false, "disqus_auth_disabled": false}, "realtime_enabled": true, "request": {"username": "", "is_global_moderator": false, "sharing": {}, "sort": 4, "forum": "scobleizer", "is_initial_load": true, "is_authenticated": false, "timestamp": "2009-12-17_07:11:05", "remote_domain": "", "page": 1, "is_moderator": false, "display_username": "", "points": null, "subscribe_on_post": 2, "moderator_can_edit": false, "is_remote": false, "is_verified": false, "missing_perm": "locked"}, "realtime_paused": false, "posts": {"9640717": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hi Robert, I don't think you're a bad Dad. But rather than pushing aside the XBox and getting out the camping gear - just talk. I think your son still thinks you're cool (even if his friends do think you're a porn star). Have fun and continue to involve him. And enjoy that car.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_03:56:26", "killed": false, "user_key": "9d21912a45fa96b9bf1a1ff4e5600a3e", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640718": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Thanks for supporting the suffering German industry:-) BTW you don't get a BMW 325 for only 40'000 bucks here in Germany.<br><br>Next time buy a Mercedes, it preserves it's value much longer...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_04:31:34", "killed": false, "user_key": "0f73420c03e8e253f428f89c113f76ff", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640719": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Mr Scoble, you sent shivers down my spine. Not that I doubted any capacity for such feelings on your behalf, but because I seldom read such frank and heartfelt concerns being expressed these days. I don't know if I could muster this much honesty myself, although at times I am no less afflicted by them.<br><br>But never feel guilty over the talents you have and the perks they bring. Living in the lucky part of the world is not your fault. Not knowing what to do with that gift or abusing it would be the wrong.<br><br>I seldom comment on your blog and especially refrained from it during the past few weeks. But you're a good, clever and sensitive man Scoble. Any family would be happy to have just half the dad, husband, etc. that this must make you.<br><br>I guess it's late at night where you are; the dark and vulnerable hours. But take your time and find out how all this affects you and what you want to make out of it. I'm certain you will do the right thing.<br><br>Take care. Best wishes from across the globe.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_04:37:28", "killed": false, "user_key": "f3779921d5b15b69e8578518c39edbc7", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640720": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, stay encouraged. I appreciate your work at Microsoft alot! Your an excellent role player!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_04:42:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "3277f2fc63c3c733c28d07fe15589786", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640721": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Helping people is the real issue. Be happy is another important one. Best wishes especially in these days. Jean-Luc from Paris", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_04:46:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "71c31bac265829777b1d65e26eecaabe", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640722": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Mate, Robert (dare I call you that, not having ever met you), you sure know how to leave nothing unsaid on your blog.  Most people question these things internally, but asking the questions out loud produces a greater likelihood of their being answered, so props for that.  Takes guts though, man, it takes guts.  Well done.<br><br>Above all, I hope your next week goes as uneventfully as possible.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_05:42:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "97227955a184f0f8217e100381be53c3", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640723": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Wow. I live in the UK and neither me or any of my friends have a new car. Actually thinking about it I think most stuff we buy is second hand (eBay)... you are lucky that you can show your love with lavish gifts.<br><br>Maybe you need to get back to basics, grab some pasta, chopped toms and plenty of meat. Go wild on the cooker and down a couple of bottles of the cheapest red wine you can lay your hands on.<br><br>Get your family and mates round, get them pissed and cook for them. And try to do it on a regular basis.<br><br>Cheerey buy bye<br><br>monk.e.boy", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_05:50:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "62644b26e9eedfdf135e07b0cadc8b25", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640724": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hi Robert<br>I dont know u or Maryam and you dont know me. However, if been reading both yours and Maryams blog for a while and I have to tell you that you're lucky to have her and she deserves everything you can give her beeing it materialistic or emotional. So you you bought something that from an economical perspective maybe wasn't the best decision - who cares! In the long run its only money and I'm sure you will be fine. She surely deserves it.<br><br>I gues my point is Maryam loves you and she just want you to be happy and healthy. So in my mind that is all you have to have on your mind when you decide what you want to do with your life.<br><br>So many of us use way to much energy thinking about the from things when we make important life decisions. Stuff like \"what will people think\" or \"will I make my mark in the world\". We do so many things for the wrong reasons. We are so worried about everybody else when what we should concern us self with is your selfes and our loved ones.<br><br>When you makes your choices just fell in your stomach what makes you happy and forget about everything else. If you're happy Maryam will be happy. The same goes for your son. It doesn't matter what you do together with him - you just have to be happy about what you guys are doing. Trust me he can feel if you're happy and if you're happy he will be happy spending time with you no matter what you're doing.<br><br>So just follow what makes you happy and everything else will take care of it self.<br><br>Anyway thats my opinion.<br><br>Kasper, Denmark", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_05:50:26", "killed": false, "user_key": "0109d64f79372c9a6373d88c61808409", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640725": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "as a european guy in his early twenties, with my teenage years still close by i'd recommend you NOT to go camping with your son. you should say no to things that you think he should not do, but you should ask him what he thinks about things you want to do. even if you will not listen to him. remember you can still out-argument him ;o)<br><br>in my teenage years, i wanted a dad that respected me, by showing that he cared about what i was thinking (about decisions in the house, things i could do, or we as a family).<br><br>but then again: for teenagers, nothing is good, so you will just have to go through it :o)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_06:08:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "27182431bd24e9053599874c6d25490c", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640726": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Welcome to Scoble v4.0 (or whatever the number might be). Embrace the questions. Don't be in a rush to answer. Life is always in beta.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_06:44:38", "killed": false, "user_key": "1856960f9cd563f993de3828178f098f", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640727": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Dear Robert<br>You are a \"Mensch\" - I have found that it's all about the Questions - and you are asking the most important ones.<br><br>Yours Rob", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_06:55:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "aa7f1cbf09d380f2a7ccc11354411686", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640728": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Wow, great post.  First, everyone has the same questions as you do, almost all the time.  I actually fear becoming immobilized at times due to inaction and overthinking.  This is because, as you know, life is short and there's just not enough time to only work and there not be enough time to accomplish all of your goals.<br><br>Part of life is having a nice car, though...so congrats on that purchase.  And also congrats on the $1,100.00 a month of alimony coming back into your pockets.  The devastation known as divorce can set anyone back, and some people never even recover.<br><br>Anyways, I definitely see with posts like this why your blog is so popular, your thoughtfulness really shines through.  Thanks, and keep up the great work.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_07:15:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "b7492916c29fa99cfe5a14506d3b5fae", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640729": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Good for you, I think it was a fantastic purchase. There is certainly something to the cliche of \"you only live once\".<br><br>Why look back retrospectively and say what if when we are here now and able to enjoy it.<br><br>Cheers,", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_07:25:54", "killed": false, "user_key": "a5ef84c6347a45a91ef7dd5a76601a13", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640730": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert:<br><br>Death of a loved one ranks right up there on the stress-o-meter with moving, marriage, divorce, changing jobs, and acquiring a mortgage.  Take the time you need to get things sorted out, and don't burden yourself with (perhaps hasty) lifestyle decisions.<br><br>Grief is a process; it is divided into stages, and no two people go through the stages at the same rate or in the same fashion.  Once again, take the time you need.  We'll be here when you get back.<br><br>--Ken--", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_08:19:13", "killed": false, "user_key": "74a7f7df364cef450f1892649ac6add4", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640731": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "You are so doing the right thing. At this precise point in your life a bit of \"vroom vroom\" distraction is just what you need. Take you new car, a nice road, a few good stopping places and go for it.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_09:04:18", "killed": false, "user_key": "aa767cf7b29bf5640d6de5c2d0a1e558", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640732": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>Echoing Ken, this is surely a time to assess where you are in your own life. But blogging makes your internal process a public matter that others can/must react to. As a veteran of corporate culture with just a few years on you, I'd advise not talking about job offers openly.<br><br>Take that trip to Yellowstone and let the little voice inside guide you. Then let us know the outcome. Take care.<br><br>Brian", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_09:05:47", "killed": false, "user_key": "2f32b7086a69d3a925f56088c7646621", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640733": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "In one of Lance Armstrong's books, after he goes through an extreme schedule of chemotherapy, and has against all odds, survived the ordeal - he writes about the odd sense of guilt that you feel as a survivor. That part of you wants to suck the marrow out of every moment in life. However, part of you still wants to lounge on the couch, mow the lawn, and just be a person, without the pressure of making every moment count. He concluded that you simply can't live every moment like it was the last. Very interesting concepts, and his books are well worth a read.<br><br>With regards to the BMW. They always say that in times of extreme emotion, don't make any big decisions.<br><br>My personal view is that if I really want to feel I am experiencing my life - really living - That the answer is never in anything outside of myself or my family. Not a possession or a trip. One expression that I have really come to appreciate over the years - \"wherever you go, there you are\"<br><br>Have fun!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_09:18:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "61b6ce595d16f869b70ee4642ed22f55", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640734": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I really can relate to what you are going through with life changes and sorting out what is important.  Being a good dad (in my silly perspective) is the best focal lens to view the rest of your life.  It puts a light on what is right for work, what is the bond between you and Maryam.<br><br>When you are with you son, try to see the world through his eyes.  Learn from his questions, desires, and quest.  Help him build a passion or passions and that may help you see yours.<br><br>I had the opportunity to work in a fellowship with a U.S. Senator who looked at ever decision she made, every vote she made, every bill she worked on through the lens of how this would impact her child.  What would help her child's future, ensure his future, and the children that would be grandchildren.<br><br>I take this to heart, or try to.  Let your son grow through you and your quest to understand and sort it out, he will need that skill as he goes through life.  We need the skills to make decisions in our lives and we need lenses to make sense of these decisions.  For you it may be your son, Maryam, happiness through work, or a combination of all of them.  How do you see the world?  How do you want the world to be? How do you want the world to be for your son?<br><br>Our world goes to hell when we think of ourself, but our world becomes great when we think of our action as those that impact others whom we are connected to.<br><br>I absolutely love the focus you put on your aunt and her year at 65. There is great good in that.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_09:19:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "3c12736e0c35b720100f3d91a6e5fc08", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640735": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Last November I finally decided to take a serious amount of time off work to try to recover from the ME that up until then I had only been managing (and not very well). Every now add then there has to be a life laundry on the mind, a reckoning of those balance sheets, a tidying out of the storecupboards of the soul. In many ways it doesn't matter what conclusions you come to, what you throw and what you keep. All that really matters is to have the contemplation, because the only life that brings us pleasure is a mindful one, in which we feel ourselves deeply and honestly engaged.<br>I began my blog in order to watch myself process emotions and experiences and it's been an enlightening and enjoyable journey so far. I look forward to what you have to say when you return. It'll be encouraging for us all.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_09:34:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "ba987bc03ac7f23aa240f41bce2aa294", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640736": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "No advice, questions are good, and you're asking good questions.  Enjoy your time off, and maybe take another week.<br><br>I've been able to switch my schedule to 4x 10-hour days... which has allowed me to spend more time with my kids, and be more focused on work. Pretty cool thing.  I'm happier here, my boss and my family are both happier with me.<br><br>Not saying that something like that would necessarily work for everyone - I happen to have some flexibility to take advantage of... the point I'm going for is it pays to work creatively with your employer to come up with something positive.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_09:37:25", "killed": false, "user_key": "24f4550b1f2d5673c99034b830c5c6ba", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640737": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert - my thoughts are with you, Maryam and your family during this sad, sad time. After a recent loss a friend told me something so simple, yet very wise.  \"Treat yourself well; do good, gentle things for yourself.  Grieve the way you need to, not the way others think you should.\"<br>Buying Maryam a Beemer?  You are right, life is short and she's a wildly special lady that deserves good things.  I'm sure you will both enjoy it.<br>Safe travels", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_09:46:10", "killed": false, "user_key": "b26f51e79be5b2072dc6ad5df098e42d", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640738": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Two Books:<br><br>The Fountain Head by Ayn Rand<br>Atlas Shrugged By Ayn Rand<br><br>And once you've read them, and start to see the guiding philosophy behind them, go read some of her non-fiction to see how it can all come together in a completely non-contradictory way.<br><br>At that moment, when you can actually KNOW the right course and even more importantly know WHY it is the right course, your self-doubt will go away so long as you live by the law of non-contradiction.<br><br>It's hard to have someone die that you're very close to. But it is also a really good time to examine your philosophical system and expand your understanding of yourself and the universe.<br><br>And BTW, there is absolutely nothing wrong with buying a really great car, of that's what you want, and it will improve your life in some way. If it does that, then more power to you, and don't feel guilty for a second.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_10:03:46", "killed": false, "user_key": "e9f9d285cafcdc46416b3b2f62a7beec", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640739": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Our most precious asset is time. Time is not money; time is not fungible. Objects and sentiments do not substitute for lost time. The clock ticks and moves on. Spending time with those we love, and passions we care about, is the best that we can give, and I believe, the most rewarding. Take care.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_10:06:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "eedb113fd884d0d8751220a79e0239c0", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640740": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I met Robert a couple of years ago while at the Microsoft campus. I'm here to tell everyone that he's just as engaging and interesting in person as he is on his blog. I read his blog for more than just the Microsoft technical insights. Robert, I read your blog because I like you! Although we are not \"friends\" from the old school view, I look at you as a new school friend.<br><br>In pondering the human condition, I've come to realize one truth. We live today. We don't live in the past and we never, ever live in the future; so live today as tomorrow is never promised to come.<br><br>I'm sending a prayer out to you and your family in your time of mourning. Robert, you make a difference everyday in this world. I appreciate the work you do and want to say thanks. Take care and God bless.<br><br>Herschel<br><br>PS: Take a video of you and Maryam riding in that nice car and post that!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_10:40:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "ff0eb14189bbc1754983c610b5895ae4", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640741": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, I hope you don't regret buying the car. Thinking about my own mortality just makes me want to get rid of my possessions -- you can't take them with you.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_11:14:33", "killed": false, "user_key": "aeaca12f98b972376b0959b0ab2dfc8a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640742": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert-<br><br>My condolences on your loss. Its unfortunate that events such as this cause us to reflect upon ourselves and the paths we've chosen. I lost my dad last year and know most of what you are sensing and questioning. The questions are big and the answers are even larger. To be honest, the answers don't come right away - but hopefully, when they do - you'll either see that you're already on that path or pretty close by.<br><br>-Paul", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_11:23:46", "killed": false, "user_key": "2b96bc7880e4842152423cb6205194dc", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640743": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Like John Lennon wrote:<br><br>Life is what happens when you'r e busy making other plans\"", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_11:32:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "c489355ab8af522634fdef64206a3954", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640744": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert:<br><br>My family sends our sincere condolences to you and yours in this time of grief.<br><br>Seize the day . . .<br><br>John S.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_11:32:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "5d99a348ff4f89bacc29fb56ef83e6ea", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640745": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert - the introspection and self-examination is healthy, and you're better for it. I don't have any words of wisdom for you, since we all must come to our own separate peace with the world and our places in it... I just wanted to wish you well and hope that you find the wisdom and direction and calm that you're looking for.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_11:34:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "6d57c2ebdae87af70cb20a8bb2fc6420", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640746": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, we sat next to each other on a plane flying back to Redmond about a year ago.  I was interviewing for a role at Corp; just left MSFT after 4.5 years in the field.<br>You are right, life is temporary, therefore it is critical to enjoy the blessings around you (especially the people in your life), give back, and know what is next.  There is eternal life in a better place!  Will you have it?  Do you know and do you know him (JC)?<br>Gods blessings to you!  I enjoy your blog and would love to have you sign your book one day!<br>J. Stame", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_11:38:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "fbb758881c17101443c454d33179504b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640747": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Ever thought about taking a yoga class?  The relationship you'll have with yourself after mind, body and sould comes together is powerful.  Yoga is the only thing that helped me survive through my career.  Worth a shot and you have a week.<br><br>MC", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_11:39:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "a00388f13b87b55dc5cb29678d91f6dc", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640748": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Sounds like your mom is a great teacher, still. :-)<br><br>And good idea to buy Maryam a new car, that investment will pay you back a million times over!<br><br>Maybe I'll drive up to Montana to hang with y'all next week.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_11:40:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "2378b474e8eadf5da80e86c2bbc75a74", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640749": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Yellowstone is a great place for reflection.  I usually go a couple times a year (being 2 hours away is nice).<br><br>A week off sounds well deserved.  Best of luck with everything.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_12:04:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "42f0f15a0b15712229ae859f75922d42", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640750": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Brian: good advice. I made a decision to live my life in the public square and that decision has always brought back rewards that money simply can't buy. Look at the comments on this thread.<br><br>Sometimes it's really hard to know what to put here and what not to put here. When I figure that out, I'll probably write that too! :-)<br><br>As to material things, yeah, you can't take them with you. And, for the past two weeks my mom didn't care about experiences or material things or how hard she worked in her store (although, it's interesting, she had a lot of friends and customers come by and visit her who DID care that she put the time in with them).<br><br>All this stuff is a good lesson to learn, it refocuses on what's really important.<br><br>Yeah, Dave, she continues to teach me a lot. Looking forward to seeing you in Montana!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_12:30:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "456636993483a10e9b50ffe17733de4a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640751": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Mr. Scoble.  I just want to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers.  Takingg time off sounds like a good idea.  I can't imagine the pain of all of this, but I hope this week gives you some peace.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_12:31:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "8881d7fb041a5b70822a2ea2b1b21961", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640752": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>I've received a lot of criticism from people about the non-technical things on my blog (parenting, love, etc), so it encourages me to see you doing the same thing.<br><br>WRT raising teenagers, it's been accurately compared to nailing jello to a tree. Regardless of how well you do it, it's messy, and you have no idea if you're successful or not. My oldest is about to graduate, and the younger brother is finishing his Freshman year. I feel just as clueless sometimes, and just as much as you, I doubt my ability as a dad.<br><br>There are any number of books that I (or others) can recommend, but the reality is that as long as you're searching, you'll find what you're looking for. Pity the fathers who don't care enough to take the step back that you've taken now.<br><br>Be safe,<br><br>Tim", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_12:33:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "a983a252753ca5ff141589fcd2b280d0", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640753": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "All the best to you and your family Robert. No answers here, but if YOU figure anything out, please let us know here. But I think life is like that. Just when you think you have figured it out, comes another curve ball.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_12:56:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "35e156845af26eb52d00e3531c47c157", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640754": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Good luck.  There's nothing more important than figuring out what's important to you, and doing it.<br><br>-k-", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_13:03:22", "killed": false, "user_key": "847c5c5c5df9de2d2708e860617585a8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640755": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br><br>the questions are good. Take the time to let the questions roll around in your head and your heart, and don't be in a hurry to get to answers. Emotions and thoughts will appear and disappear over the next few months... examine them, think about them, and give yourself some time for this to become a part of who you are.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_13:08:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "89e99ae8ec1aa318ccb8119881446ecf", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640756": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "All the best. I understand the questioning of life that comes with facing tragedy. Having, myself, survived cancer and then seeing my partner through it, too, I wrote a post on my blog called \"A Philosophy for Living \" that you may find helpful:<br><a href=\"http://janandmicki.wordpress.com/2004/12/22/a-philosophy-for-living/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://janandmicki.wordpress.com/2004/12/22/a-p...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_13:08:36", "killed": false, "user_key": "2ab1dca9b2a947180fd97fc5b3533c9b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640757": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Rather than camping, which I suspect most kids would view as a bit lame (no offence!), offer to take your son snowboarding. (NB: *not* skiing. No cool teenager wants to be seen skiing.) Even better if neither of you can do it already - it'll give you an experience to share as you learn together. And yes, that does mean you'll have to do it too. :) You're in a great part of the world for it, so make the most of it.<br><br>Hope you have a great time whatever you get up to.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_13:13:04", "killed": false, "user_key": "d6aed243e3217bf4fb49017c9e1db52c", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640759": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Mal, thanks. Patrick doesn't like snow sports, unfortunately. I'm hoping some peer pressure gets him to go skiing sometime. But, in July it's a bit hard to go snowboarding or skiing anyway.<br><br>He loves Xbox, though, and so do all the kids in the neighborhood, so I'm sure we'll have some fun times.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_13:28:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "456636993483a10e9b50ffe17733de4a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640760": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, your thoughts reminded me of one of my favorite passages that might be encouraging as you reflect upon life:<br><br>LORD, make me to know my end,<br>And what is the measure of my days,<br>That I may know how frail I am.<br>Indeed, You have made my days as handbreadths,<br>And my age is as nothing before You;<br>Certainly every man at his best state is but vapor.<br>Surely every man walks about like a shadow;<br>Surely they busy themselves in vain;<br>He heaps up riches,<br>And does not know who will gather them.<br><br>Ps 39:4-6", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_14:07:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "61fcda6377c3941f33130902c15ba27e", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640761": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, your thoughts reminded me of one of my favorite passages that might be encouraging as you reflect upon life:<br><br>LORD, make me to know my end, And what is the measure of my days, That I may know how frail I am. Indeed, You have made my days as handbreadths, And my age is as nothing before You; Certainly every man at his best state is but vapor. Surely every man walks about like a shadow; Surely they busy themselves in vain;<br>He heaps up riches, And does not know who will gather them. (Ps 39:4-6)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_14:20:59", "killed": false, "user_key": "61fcda6377c3941f33130902c15ba27e", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640762": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Bob:<br><br>\"Life is difficult\", I think that is one Scott Pecks great truths and the opening line in his book, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior. He also said, \u201cProblems do not go away. They must be worked through or else they remain, forever a barrier to the growth and development of the spirit.\u201d<br><br>You are going through one of those great times, great opportunities in life for reinvention of yourself. I see this journey as having started for you awhile ago. Sometimes just when you think you have things figured out, circumstances arise that show you that no, maybe you don't. Like when Candy and I had filed for divorce and a week later she died in a car accident.<br><br>I am proud of you for taking up the challenge. I urge you to not seek answers too soon. Sometimes the best time is spent defining the question(s) and listening, just listening.<br><br>Enjoy life, the new car and the time off. Much love to you, Maryam and Patrick.<br><br>~Steve and Sue Sloan", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_14:25:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "eacdc1483362a0a660a1f4e6b639028a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640763": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "\"Actually, I was totally shocked when the bank approved the purchase.\"<br><br>You're stressing a $40,000 loan? Are they paying people in peanuts over at Microsoft?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_15:46:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "624808c46c63d7e2776511b0893f2626", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640764": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "FYI - Bob has been paying through the nose for alimony to his ex-wife and child support. He is a good guy who bends over backwards to do the right thing.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_15:58:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "eacdc1483362a0a660a1f4e6b639028a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640765": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I think you're probably going to get burned by this girl at some point down the road.<br><br>Hopefully you'll realize that women are evil when that happens.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_16:05:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "c913687cdb74d51cdec9bc430d454fa2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640766": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I was simply making an observation. What does doing the right thing have to do with a car loan?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_16:18:10", "killed": false, "user_key": "624808c46c63d7e2776511b0893f2626", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640767": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Will, I make less than $100,000 a year. Yeah, I don't expect to have banks just hand me $40,000. This is the first time in my life that I've been so fortunate.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_16:37:59", "killed": false, "user_key": "456636993483a10e9b50ffe17733de4a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640768": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Good for you for getting the car. Trite, but true, life is too short to deny simple things that bring so much pleasure. Enjoy your time with your son. In the end, it is the time you spend that matters, not so much what you do. Maybe there is something he has always wanted to do or try that you can learn about together (and no I do not mean something else in Second Life :-) !", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_16:38:09", "killed": false, "user_key": "12e2d0745b90cd05c40dddf21d569588", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640769": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Mikey: I've been burned by women before. I still like them! :-)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_16:46:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "456636993483a10e9b50ffe17733de4a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640770": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hey Robert...<br>That you're asking these questions now, rather than later in life, shows you're on the right track.  Figuring out what will make you happy (and, necessarily, insure the happiness of the people you care for) is a task best done when you have the opportunities and options and time.  I've been in software since high school days in the mid-70s and I'm speaking as someone that's waited way too long to start looking for the answers for those very same questions.  The time you spend with your son is precious to you both -- don't spend too much of it in front of the Xbox (though I've done that exact same thing; watching him play GTR).  What was most rewardinng to me was to do something, anything, where he would be challenged, so I could see him overcome those challenges.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_17:15:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "64349d5beaf5cf484f6af7530ff11d74", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640771": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I have no teens, both my parents are still with me and my daughters are still in diapers but I believe the bible text from the Psalm is incredibly appropriate. Here's another:<br><br>Yeah though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, thy rod and they staff they comfort me.<br><br>Be comforted Scoble, the depth of dark is not eternal.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_17:17:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "9226fabdacf6a45e24adb426649a8c33", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640772": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Gosh, your post brought up some stuff that we've been wrestling with lately. Husband works LONG hours and wants to be with his family more, and now we have an opportunity to do that this summer. It's scary yet exhilarating at the same time to not be working for \"the man\" anymore, yet when I look at the baby faces of our kids and realize that those baby faces will not be there much longer, I know that we're making the right decision. You'll never regret something that you do out of love for someone else.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_18:38:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "e260593795213a8a71f4a034b6c1b1d3", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640773": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I am sorry to hear about your loss Robert. Perhaps one of the things we need to remember is that loving what you do, loving who you are, accepting what you can and can't do.. all of these are really A-OK.<br><br>It is when we can't accept ourselves that life must teach us this lesson.. sometimes over and over and over again.<br><br>Anne", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_19:08:25", "killed": false, "user_key": "f0a31a11a398efed569b778285ffcae5", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640774": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "You're invited too. Please read my post from today. Don't miss the comments. :)<br><br>Blessings,<br><br>Shirley", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_20:04:28", "killed": false, "user_key": "15fb499c604b57b1aa76850239ab285a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640775": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Live your Life as if you are Living your Second Chance.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_20:07:44", "killed": false, "user_key": "e269f8fc394921a78b1f93e11be09899", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640776": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I heard this is a great book to help with questions like yours.<br><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401301932/sr=8-1/qid=1148677217/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-5700749-9226542?%255Fencoding=UTF8\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401301932/sr=...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_20:57:10", "killed": false, "user_key": "d6a0989ad830a4df74cde80234df700e", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640777": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, my condolences on your grave loss. As far as finding answers to the questions you have, my experience has showed that seeking these answers just results in more questions. Carpe Diem, though cliched and over-quoted, is the best thing you can do to get you through this time of grief and introspection. I do wish you luck in finding answers though; if you find answers, I'll be buoyed by the hope that one day, I'll be as fortunate.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_21:36:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "3af6377feb65f03d2455cdf9c70ca538", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640778": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "As for raising kids, I'm reminded of a line from \"Parenthood\" given by Keanu Reeves' character Tod:<br><br>\"You know, Mrs. Buckman, you need a license to buy a dog, to drive a car - hell, you even need a license to catch a fish. But they'll let any butt-reaming asshole be a father.\"<br><br> Not saying all us father's fit that description, but the paradox is baffling.  Kids don't come with an owner's manual. We all make it up as we go along, hopefully keeping the good examples our parents taught us and just doing what we think is right.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_23:09:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "c489355ab8af522634fdef64206a3954", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640779": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert - It is 11:47pm here. On my left, I have a copy of your book, half way done with it. On my right, I have your blog. I don't think you need to fret about what life is and what you SHOULD be doing. You, as you are, have brought together a huge number of people, affected their lives in a positive way, and have me - a complete stranger, wishing you well.<br>Good night.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-26_23:49:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "61b6ce595d16f869b70ee4642ed22f55", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640780": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert:<br><br>I solved the $40,000 BMW problem by purchasing a classic old M series... less than 20K and twice the fun.<br><br>Anyway, death of parents takes a long time to get over - even if you are not close.  It comes back at you in strange ways - even years later.<br><br>Take care of yourself - we love what you write and are selfish about wanting to see it !<br><br>Take care,", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-27_00:05:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "mediadude", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640781": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert;<br>Great post and great comments (mostly). When you get back I want to here about your experience with the car dealer! Having bought 30 some cars over the years I know there is always a fun story involved.<br>Enjoy your time off and once again, thanks for sharing. Great to read someone who can make you refect a bit!<br>Mikey, you need to pick yourself up, dust it off and get back to life. BIG theme in these latest posts, (and rightly so), LIFE IS SHORT. Get past the bitterness, NOBODY is worth that!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-27_00:56:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "172bfe93c3bc2d947f1ff4ddf47e2076", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640782": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Another parent of a teenager? I read some of the comments, being interested after having read your post.<br>I'd love to hear some feed back from others here in this world of thoughts and matched phrases. From my desk I have a view of the back yard and a tarp covered antique car. I can't even remember the kind it is,,,not being mine. And the apartment complex and all their dog walking tenants through the alley. That's if I wear my glasses. Yesterday I browsed about fifty or so blogs. Some worth going back to. I count this as one more. Thank you.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-27_10:24:28", "killed": false, "user_key": "5ff2d1ca2cdb949ad8b82432e2ad23cd", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640783": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Oh...and being about 24 hours later than the others...and new to this ...I hope I'll be forgiven for adding a second note. An untitled ditty I wrote a few weeks back for someone that was rather sad on Mother's day.<br><br><br>In every cloud a wisp of hair from mothers float<br>In ever blade of grass and drop of rain<br>I see the eyes of love smiling once again<br>In every storm that passes<br>In every star at night<br>In every leaf that trembles<br>As a bird takes flight.<br>In every smiling child<br>whose eyes see what we should<br>I can see my mother telling me<br>It's all good.<br><br>Lint, nature...all good.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-27_10:35:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "5ff2d1ca2cdb949ad8b82432e2ad23cd", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640784": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Great questions to ask.  I've found that we only begin to find true happiness when we have the courage to ask these questions of ourselves.  Next time you see those young Mormon missionaries riding by on their bikes, you should get their perspective and thoughts on this.  I'm not saying you should subscribe to their beliefs, but their it is worth hearing.  Besides, then you get more stuff to blog about.  ;-)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-27_12:30:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "55e5368bc30e599aecf8d63c4c93c83b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640785": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Good for you Robert. You know this kind of realization makes your heart lighter and life way simpler. It is all about attitude.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-27_15:31:28", "killed": false, "user_key": "e1e765ce2c1f10367aaca71412e4c067", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640786": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "As for the parenting thing, I would say it takes sucking things up.  I was never close to my dad.  To be fair, I made it a little difficult by not being interested in the things he is interested in, but you know, even if I hate baseball, if he dragged me out to a game once in a while, I would appreciate it.  A meal together or something.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-27_17:59:25", "killed": false, "user_key": "2a6cdafa71efc999f271cfe1b36e31cf", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640787": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hey guy,<br>Isn't it shocking when you lose your parent(s) that it just hits you... you're all grown up? No one to go to for trust worthy advice, no one to hear you complain and actually care that you are hurting or have the history behind all those thoughts and feelings. I hear you. Just this week was my mom's 3yr anniversary of her death, and my dad 7 months before that. Three years! That totally freaks me out. It can't be true! But it is, and life keeps going by, and our kids get older and more invested in life itself. I have to be honest though. I couldn't have gotten through all this stuff without having faith in  Christ. It was too much to bare. Too much to let go. Too much to miss. I am so thankful when I see them in my dreams. Its so very cool to see them talking, touch them, smell them. Oh so real. What a gift when you wake and smile for it. I am so sorry for your loss. But pray you have that faith and belief that you will see your mom again in heaven one day. It is real comfort and gives hope and strength to go on. I hope too that you are sharing whats most important with your son, and you know that now to be memories that you shared with your parent. On earth, that's whats left. In heaven, there is so much more we can't know, but can believe. God bless, and sleep with a smile.<br>j", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-27_20:12:36", "killed": false, "user_key": "e988a278b765c016d6e30009219fd19a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640788": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I bought a brand new Corvette convertible on a whim a few years ago, and although it was incredibly expensive, and most of my friends thought I was crazy and chalked it up to a \"mid-life crisis\" thing, the best part of an experience like this can be summed up this way:<br><br>Cost of the base MSRP of a BMW 325i Sedan = $30,900<br>Cost of the BMW 325i loaded with options = $38,195<br>Cost of the look on your ex's face = price-less<br><br>Enjoy it! And, don't look back (although you might want to look in the review mirror once in a while...)!<br><br>Brian M", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-27_20:32:06", "killed": false, "user_key": "bc7e8859ef986caaf8b7383700085327", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640789": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I think you're making a good choice to take time off and think. It's what everyone could use at some time or another :)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-28_04:16:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "a8ed2f51332944ef2ab891ffecdc9347", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640790": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert,<br>This is the best time to pray.You need to ask God to guide you in whatever you doing.He's the only one who can give you the satisfaction and meaning you are yearning for.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-28_21:44:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "bcd8afb46c98782af984801f919f1371", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640791": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Congrats!  Once in a while rewarding oneself or one's spouse is definitely worthwhile.<br><br>Check out the Economist.  They have an excellent article on how us middle income folks are no longer shopping just in our traditional price range.  Purchases are bifurcating - buying up-market luxury products while simultaneously buying down-market frugal dollar-saving bargains.  Starbucks = upmarket success, GM = stuck in the middle market failure.  Lesson here is for companies to figure out how to go upmarket and downmarket without aliening customers and not staying stagnent in mid market.<br><br>Back to techie stuff - for $40K I assume you upgraded to iDrive and GPS Nav system?<br><br>I just bought a new 325i two months ago and love it.<br><br>But also hate it!  Maybe you can talk to the guys at the BMW tech center in Palo Alto about my pet peeves:<br><br>1. The blue-tooth handsfree works but uses a proprietary protocol for phonebook data exchange so my cellphone (Sprint PPC-6700 running on EVDO and Windows Mobile) won't upload the phonebook to the screen.<br><br>Maybe you can get them to opensource the data exchange protocol so someone can write a decent uploader for all Windows Mobile phones.  (I'm assuming their going to remain clueless about actually fixing it themselves.)<br><br>2. Darn thing (the computer/nav/gps) is OEM'd from Siemens (not bad in itself) but is based on a closed Java architecture (bad).  I knew it would be too good to be true, but I was hoping for an embedded WinCE or WinXP that could be enhanced.<br><br>3. The car industry took years to add cup holders, so their rate of innovation is no surprise.  But, why the heck can't they replace the CD-ROM player in the radio/stereo with a DVD-ROM?  For only about $20 more the MP3 data mode could play an 8GB Double-layer DVD-R instead of a 600MB CD-R. (Actually, I found you CAN play a data DVD, but you have to take out the GPS data from the DVD drive.  So, you have great tunes and get lost, but if you want to know where you're going you can't have a lot of music :-)<br><br>4. Anyone that complains about stupid \"gothas\" in PC's or software should step back and look at the archaic decisions made in these products.  Exactly which numbskull wouldn't approve putting a USB plug into any of these car radios?  Duh!  put all your music on a usb flash drive and just stick it.  Seems simple enough. Maybe in 10 years they'll have it.<br><br> (Afterall, all these car mfg are patting themselves on the back for having added sinking 50cent audio in jack.  Only took how long to do that????)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-29_00:55:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "0979762f820565aeb88a20cff94aab93", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640792": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "after reading your blog recently i can only refer to my feelings . you are a wonderful human being , sir scoble .....", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-29_02:28:36", "killed": false, "user_key": "e9da9975f6bae1ee0bd854be00893f8d", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640793": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "If the blog doesn't server you, you aren't serving anyone else.  I'll stop readying if I know you're family or friends have ever suffered because of this blog.  It\u2019s not a threat, it\u2019s a promise.  Audience controls media\u2026 and blog are mass media\u2026 if not you wouldn\u2019t leave your diary lying on the front sidewalk.  At the end of the day the vanity of a blog must be addressed. At the end of the day, know why I need to know what you are thinking\u2026 why its important to your family I know this\u2026 and could we both live better or worse without it.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-29_03:59:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "06b10516d670673901d2de0b1da001d6", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640794": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "It's so important to be asking yourself those questions!  All of the answers will come.<br>Ken", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-29_06:43:10", "killed": false, "user_key": "6abc52cc8d1d857a4733063b18d0607e", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640795": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "My folks were the kind that saved, saved and saved.  Not only money but all the nice pressies we bought them when we grew up and got good jobs and could afford to show them how thankful we were.  My mother had a secret \"stash\" of brand new clothes, etc that she was saving for a \"special\" occasion.  Then they suddenly got sick and they died within four months of each other.  I uncovered the stash.  I was a little peeved that I had spent all that time and money and it sat in a closet.  Sooo - I wear the stuff.  I eat my Sunday dinner off of wedding china, I enjoy all the stuff I work very hard to buy.  I even went through a convertable car phase - and I loved it!!  Unfort Ireland and convertables dont go together soo well  ha ha.<br><br>Live -- dont stash.  K", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-29_10:05:33", "killed": false, "user_key": "dcf20f1729fc0df193aa57b11752e9d2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640796": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "My heart goes out to you Robert for the loss of your mother.  You are an amazing guy and I hope you know how many people wish you the best.<br><br>It's great that you are taking time off and will have time to put life into perspective.<br><br>You may not realize what a big impact you have in what you do today.  I and other teams at Microsoft find you invaluable.  We work so hard on our products and we want our products to connect to our customers and have an impact.  Our biggest bottleneck is often being able to connect to our users without them only seeing a big corporate facade (the one the Slashdot crowd likes to bash).<br><br>Your Channel 9 videos and this blog are amazing.  You bring people together and bridge perspectives.  My and my team now have a blog for our product and it's wonderful, and this has been in large part because of your and Leah Pearlman's blogging efforts.<br><br>I wish you the best with your time off to contemplate life.  As you look to what you as a person do exceptionally well, it wouldn't surprise me if ends up being \"connecting people and bridge their points of view\".<br><br>Whatever you come up with, I think life is about knowing what you can do uniquely well, and then the joy of life comes from focusing your life and efforts around having that ability have a beneficial impact to the world and those around you. (Both in your personal and professional life)<br><br>-Bryan", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-29_10:26:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "0340ae43d43f750d9bcea4ebe2be8ad1", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640797": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hey Robert, we met once at Reboot in Copenhagen last year, and I have been following your work on your blog as well as your videos for some time. Your work is inspiring to a lot of people from around the world. The fact that you mix tech with life on your blog is very inspiring to me, at least. Technology is there to be infused with life, be used in life - it cannot be just some separate theoretical field.<br><br>Firstly: My deepest condolences for your loss. To lose your parent is a horrible experience, and it is just right that you spend this next week or two working those questions.<br><br>I don't know quite what to comment here, there have already been written many wise things. But I can say that I resonate well with your questions. How can we do more for the world, and for those we love?<br><br>Stay healthy and enjoy the time with your family. Greetings from Oslo!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-29_13:53:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "571a8e6148d0b7fd28be6cd8911df968", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640798": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Well amigo, your mother was right, you have to live enough... so what that the car was expensive... so what that you have to pay all this money... welth has to be distributed in order to be evaluated... you are happy... your wife is happy... your kids are happy... the bank is happy... and furthermore the banker wishes you good health in order you to pay them back the loan... so you just made a good friend that care about your health... isn\u2019t that wonderful...<br><br>Regarding your son my friend, I believe that things are simple... because when they are such, life is worth living... your son, as all kids, before and during his revolution is just a pretender of you... after he finishes with this unavoidable genes process he will be again a pretender of you... so just be yourself... enjoy it and have fun... don't bother your mind... nobody else beside your relatives care about you... after all we born alone and we die alone...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-29_14:41:04", "killed": false, "user_key": "74d746f3b3a55580f80cb840efb27a79", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640799": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Sorry to hear about your mom. I lost my father suddenly, and then, soon after, my brother. It was a strong 1-2 punch. But it helped me learn there is a big difference between pleasure and happiness. A BMW is pleasure. Hugging your kids and your wife is happiness. Go for the happiness, and the pleasure will follow. Go for the pleasure, and the happiness will remain elusive.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-29_15:24:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "d963135544dbca94334ef14178c47736", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640800": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Yeah, put the XBox away and take your son camping. It's a memory he can carry with him always. I can't say I remember all the times I was gaming with friends and family...you know?<br><br>Take care.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-29_22:42:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "63ddd1a6a778df688e8b110020619d76", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640801": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Great post. Just asking the question hurles you in the top percentage. Living, loving, caring... There are no absolute answers, only guesses.<br><br>Care about youself, you are the base for everything you are, you think and feel. If you are ok, then you can nurture others. If you are not ok then you feed off others. It's all about the energy flows. If you don't leak energy then you can shine and inspire.<br><br>Cry in public. It's humbling.<br><br>When looking inwards and finding a fear, face it. It's developing. Fear is an energy drainer.<br><br>Listen to your kid, learn something from him. Makes him confident.<br><br>Question God. Question the scriptures. Feel God rather then believe in he/she/it. Find your God in a different religion, same guy just different robes. Study Islam. It will raise your understanding.<br><br>If you work with your hands, get a 'thinking' hobby, if you are a 'thinking' worker get a hobby with your hands.<br><br>And don't take yourself so damn seriously :) Even Einstein could stick his tounge out and have a laugh!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-30_04:34:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "36085e0313d5f771fb0a13a81f367f72", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640802": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, you should live the moment. Go for it!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-30_06:29:49", "killed": false, "user_key": "Jack_Yan", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640803": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "That's a good decision, Robert, and thanks for becoming a client! :-)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-30_20:18:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "4556a42d71a742a0a0a08472fb0d524e", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640804": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "You're not doing anything good by working for a massive corporation that colludes with the Chinese government to censor information (Gates met with Hu Jintao, a dictator, in his home a few weeks ago), a corporation that turns over records on its users to the government, a corporation that stifles competition, and of course, a corporation that makes shoddy products.  If you have a lot of money, donate it to relief organizations.  Invest it in ways for people to better their lives, to bring about social change, in citizen-based independent media or something... for christ's sake don't buy a BMW.  Ride a bus.  I have so very little respect for people like you.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-31_21:19:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "991d7844e01d726a64b216048d0847f1", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640805": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "sorry about your Mum robert life is hell but what we do at the point of worries is what makes us diffrent making maryam happy is a good thing she is worth it and B.M.W stand for be my woman good choice the reason I am writting this is why dont the top people at Mirosoft realise who you are and what you are doing for them realy you are the voice of Microsoft . But I think people dont know what they have until they got it no more. take the time off and enjoy yourself as time dont repeat itself . keyvan", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-05-31_22:22:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "fcac7e7acdb1f8a45b6fa722ec37c509", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640806": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Sorry about your mom. It was interesting to read how this prompted you to do something that you wouldnt have normally done. I had one similar incident couple of weeks back.<br><br>Me and my friend were involve in a biking accident where we hit an old lady who wandered right across the road. She went in to a coma and died soon after. Somehow this resulted in me buying a cellphone that i wanted to for a long time. I am a very basic cell user - i dont even send text messages - and kept thiking that purchase would simply be a waste. Two days after the incident something just dragged me to the store and i ended up buying the phone. ( BTW, i have still not used most of the 'advanced' features in my new phone).<br><br>I am reminded of a quote from your Book - \"everything doesnt change. Something changes and it impacts lot of other things\". How true!!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-06-03_23:55:42", "killed": false, "user_key": "aaa1c400b7e02bea94b84ce889e72dbd", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640807": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "hey man, dont sweat it.  Your a neat guy, and you treat your woman cooly.  Just love people.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-06-05_03:35:47", "killed": false, "user_key": "414b68e8cdf5cdd7bba66b60c8f7a6d5", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640808": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "There are important things in life that never should be ignored and be given importance. I know, its so many. I'll just point one important factor to soothens life. Share your life with someone special, check out webdatedotcom. See someone there that might interest you to be with.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-06-22_12:45:47", "killed": false, "user_key": "30dcfd102e2a07519373a18eb8c6e5d0", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640809": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Was glad to visit on yours site! It have a good design. I compare this site to another: <a href=\"http://www.ukusi.info/z4-07/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.ukusi.info/z4-07/</a> and <a href=\"http://www.kusok.info/2000-z3/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.kusok.info/2000-z3/</a> ; the design last to me is more pleasant!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-06-23_16:57:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "b3f0799da28cde34a54f712b548e70fe", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640810": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Robert, I would like to say don't worry about it, your probably just like the x-man Longshot. With a pure hearts intention everything works out, even the longest shot. But I know I think about stuff like that myself.<br><br>None of us probably have to, but we still do, and THAT'S what tells us that we are on the right track.<br><br>Good luck, love that your are sharing it with the world. Maybe we can't excel all the time, but if we manage to step up and save the day and sweep some people of their feet every now and then, we don't have to worry.<br><br>Andr\u00e9 Hedetoft<br>Movie-geek<br>Blogging about geek porn over at <a href=\"http://www.andrehedetoft.com/geekporn\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.andrehedetoft.com/geekporn</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-07-15_00:25:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "2ec38ec02c91cb32b215c1de5a5221d0", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640812": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "There are a lot of thoughts swirling about in your head, and feelings in your heart. Lots of questions and maybe the answers aren't as readily available. There is a great book called \"When Life Changes or You Wish It Would\" by Carol Adrienne that I found to be really useful when one of the many times change appeared in my life. It's an easy read, you may find that it makes total sense or at least helps to ease your mind a bit.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-07-05_03:18:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "858634cf741f3ed326c4338cbd66c5cf", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640813": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Life is short, enjoy your money and the joy that Maryam<br>is experiencing driving when she's driving her new BMW.  I purchased a new Lexus, and it's a wonderful experience.  We deserve it!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-07-08_08:56:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "d420bc4643715ff09db55cd0cb3a48e8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640814": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "It true at times of grief when you loose someone near and dear to you. you cant help but to sit back and want to watch the world go by, contemplate your navel, or what ever. Time seems to fill a void left in your heart, where you summise, and catorgorise your own existence, into slots, of life ,love, wealth, family etc, and so forth. What we have to remember though is we are loved by those who know us and care, if they didnt care they would not be there, life is to short, live each day as it comes, do with it what you will, be happy and enjoy your life and family after all is said and done, those dearly departed from us would want nothing less", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-08-13_09:23:04", "killed": false, "user_key": "e3912d7846cd2dd8f462422609996d85", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9640815": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I hope things are going better for you now that time has passed.  I was actually caught by the title of your blog, and thought I'd read and post comment.  This is only the second time I've done this.<br>I think that when you are at a point in your life you can really sit back and enjoy it, then do so!  If it's not hurting you or anybody else, then do it!<br>My husband and I have four kids 6 and under, so something like buying a brand new car would'nt go well for us, but God willing, we will live to see our kids out of the house and then THE FUN BEGINS!!  : )<br>Even at that, I find myself being too impulsive sometimes to because my husband works for our local police department here in Lebanon, and even though it's a small town (14,000 people) I find myself worrying sometimes that he may not be here tomorrow.  Things can go from normal to erratic in a matter of seconds at a police department.<br>Anyway, you are not alone with your thoughts and questions.  *Everyone* has them, even Christians, who relatively \"know where they are going\" but it's still scary to think about all that will go on that you could miss out on.  I think the biggest thing is that life will still go on no matter if you are here or not.  I can't bear the thought of missing *any* of my childrens' milestones if I happen to die.  And the fact is, life would still go on.  I think that's the most unsettling thing of all.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": false, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2006-08-16_04:53:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "f09704439402c5938ac0371aaf5a2de4", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "3 years ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}}, "integration": {"receiver_url": "", "theme": 4, "reply_position": true, "disqus_logo": false}, "timer": {"timer_url": "http://localhost:8005", "thread_id": "18355566", "user_id": "anonymous", "forum_id": "125200", "hash": 1804398843009835352}, "thread": {"total_posts": 0, "paginate": false, "per_page": 0, "slug": "the_questioning_of_career_life_family_love_follows_grief_taking_a_week_off_of_blogging", "num_pages": 1, "days_alive": 0, "realtime_paused": true, "id": 18355566, "num_posts": 97, "closed": true, "queued": false, "killed": false}, "reactions_limit": 10, "context": {"show_reply": false, "use_fb_connect": true, "forum_facebook_key": "faaf467d0f47abde553c3b8e0e1b3570", "use_yahoo": false, "subscribed": false, "use_twitter_signin": true, "use_openid": false, "realtime_speed": 5000}, "reactions_start": 0, "settings": {"debug": false, "disqus_url": "http://disqus.com", "media_url": "http://media.disqus.com"}, "media_url": "http://media.disqus.com"};
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	var flags = parseInt(hash.substring(0, 4), 10);
	var seqno = parseInt(hash.substring(4, 24), 10);
	var data  = hash.substring(24);

	if (this._lastHash !== hash) {
		this._lastHash = hash;
		this.log('recv: ' + hash);

		this.log(' flags: ' + flags);
		this.log(' seqno: ' + seqno + ' len: ' + hash.substring(4, 24).length + ' (' + hash.substring(4, 24) + ')');
		this.log(' data: ' + data + ' len: ' + data.length);

		this._lastSeqno = seqno;

		if (flags & this.WRITING) {
			this._accumMsg += data;
			this.sendFlag(this.ACK, seqno);
			if (flags & this.FIN) {
				this.log('recv finished: ' + decodeURIComponent(this._accumMsg));
				this.receiveCallback(decodeURIComponent(this._accumMsg));

				this._accumMsg = '';

				this.sendFlag(this.READY | this.ACK, this._lastSeqno);
			}
		}
	}

	return {
		flags: flags,
		seqno: seqno,
		data: data
	};
};

FragmentPacket.prototype.sendRawPacket = function(packet) {
	if (/MSIE/.test(navigator.userAgent)) {
		this.writer.name = packet;
	} else {

		this.writer.location.href = this.writer_url + '#' + packet;
	}

};

FragmentPacket.prototype.sendFlag = function(flag, seqno) {
	this.sendRawPacket(this._zerofill(flag, 4) + this._zerofill(seqno, 20));
};

FragmentPacket.prototype.send = function(msg) {
	this._send(0, encodeURIComponent(msg));
};

FragmentPacket.prototype._send = function(packetNum, msg) {
	var that = this;
	var recvBuf = this.recv();

	if (packetNum === 0) {

		if (!(recvBuf.flags & this.READY)) {
			this.log('client is not ready, waiting...');
			window.setTimeout(function() { that._send(packetNum, msg); }, this.WAIT_TIME);
			return;
		}
	} else {

		if (!( (recvBuf.flags & this.ACK) && (recvBuf.seqno === this._lastSeqno) )) {
			this.log('waiting for ack from client...');
			window.setTimeout(function() { that._send(packetNum, msg); }, this.WAIT_TIME);
			return;
		} else {
			this.log('received ack: ' + this._lastSeqno + ' ' + recvBuf.seqno);
		}
	}

	var flags = this.WRITING;
	var num_packets = Math.ceil(msg.length / this.MAX_DATA_LEN);
	this.log('num_packets: ' + num_packets);

	if (num_packets === packetNum) {

		this.log('message successfully sent!');
		this.sendFlag(this.READY | this.ACK, this._lastSeqno);
		return true;
	}

	this._lastSeqno++;

	if (packetNum == num_packets-1) {
		flags |= this.FIN;
	}

	var data = msg.substring(packetNum * this.MAX_DATA_LEN, (packetNum+1) * this.MAX_DATA_LEN);
	var packet = this._zerofill(flags, 4) + this._zerofill(this._lastSeqno, 20) + data;

	this.log('sending raw packet: ' + packet);
	this.sendRawPacket(packet);

	return this._send(packetNum + 1, msg);
};

FragmentPacket.prototype._zerofill = function(num, width) {
	var retval = num.toString();
	var retval_len = retval.length;
	for (var i = 0; i < width - retval_len; i++) {
		retval = '0' + retval;
	}
	return retval;
};

var PostMessagePacket = function(receiver, receiveCallback, id, receiverId) {
	var that = this;
	this.receiver = receiver;
	this.receiveCallback = receiveCallback;
	this.id = id;


	this.receiverId = receiverId;
};

PostMessagePacket.prototype.createListener = function() {
	var that = this;

	var listener = function(e) {

		if (!that.id) {
			that.id = e.data;
			return;
		}


		var id = e.data.split(';')[0];
		if (id !== that.id) {
			return;
		}
		var data = e.data.substring(e.data.indexOf(';') + 1);

		that.receiveCallback(data);
	};

	if (typeof window.attachEvent == 'function') {
		window.attachEvent('onmessage', listener);
	} else if (typeof window.addEventListener == 'function') {
		window.addEventListener('message', listener, false);
	} else {
		throw new Error('No method found to create event listener for PostMessagePacket.');
	}
};

PostMessagePacket.prototype.send = function(msg) {



	var needs_reget = false;
	try {
		if (typeof this.receiver.id == 'undefined' || typeof this.receiver.postMessage == 'undefined') {
			needs_reget = true;
		}
	} catch(e) {


	}
	if (needs_reget && typeof this.receiverId != 'undefined') {
		this.receiver = document.getElementById(this.receiverId).contentWindow;
	}

	var packet;
	if (!msg) {

		packet = this.id;
	} else {
		packet = this.id + ';' + msg;
	}
	this.receiver.postMessage(packet, '*');
};

PostMessagePacket._last_unique_id = null;
PostMessagePacket._get_unique_id = function() {
	var id = (new Date()).getTime();
	if (id == PostMessagePacket._last_unique_id) {
		id++;
	}
	PostMessagePacket._last_unique_id = id;
	return id.toString();
};

var JsonRpc = function() {

	this.ids = {};

	this.objectToJSON = function(obj) {
		var json = '';
		var results = [];

		if (obj === undefined || obj === null) {
			return 'null';
		}

		switch (obj.constructor) {
			case Object:
				for (var property in obj) {
					if (obj.hasOwnProperty(property)) {
						results.push(this.objectToJSON(property) + ': ' + this.objectToJSON(obj[property]));
					}
				}
				json = '{' + results.join(', ') + '}';
				break;
			case Array:
				for (var i = 0; i < obj.length; i++) {
					results.push(this.objectToJSON(obj[i]));
				}
				json = '[' + results.join(', ') + ']';
				break;
			case Number:
			case Boolean:
				json = obj.toString();
				break;
			case String:

				var specialChars = {'\b': '\\b', '\t': '\\t', '\n': '\\n', '\f': '\\f', '\r': '\\r', '\\': '\\\\'};

				json = obj.replace(/[\x00-\x1f\\]/g, function(match) {
					var ch = specialChars[match];
					return ch ? ch : '\\u00' + match.charCodeAt().toPaddedString(2, 16);
				});

				json = '"' + json.replace(/"/g, '\\"') + '"';
				break;
			default:

				json = 'null';
				break;
		}

		return json;
	};

	this.createHandler = function(send_func, registered_funcs) {
		var that = this;
		var handler = function(message) {

			try {
				var rpc = eval('(' + message + ')');
			} catch(e) {
				alert('bad JSON: ' + message);
				return;
			}
			if (rpc.method) {

				if (!registered_funcs[rpc.method]) {
					return;
				}

				var retval = registered_funcs[rpc.method].apply(null, rpc.params);
				if (rpc.id) {
					var response = {
						result: retval,
						error: null,	// TODO
						id: rpc.id
					};
					send_func(that.objectToJSON(response));
				}
			} else if(rpc.result) {

				if (!that.ids[rpc.id]) {
					return;
				}

				that.ids[rpc.id](rpc.result);
				delete that.ids[rpc.id];
			}
		};
		return handler;
	};

	this.execute = function(send_func, method, params, response_callback) {
		response_callback = response_callback || null;
		var id = (response_callback) ? (new Date()).getTime() : null;

		var request = {
			method: method,
			params: params,
			id: id
		};

		send_func(this.objectToJSON(request));

		if (id) {
			this.ids[id] = response_callback;
		}
	};
};
JsonRpc = new JsonRpc();

var ParentMessenger = function(childUrl, receiverUrl, container, receiveCallback) {


	if (navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Safari') >= 0 && parseInt(navigator.userAgent.substring(navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Version/') + 8), 10) == 3) {
		throw new Error("unsupported.");
	} else if (window.opera) {
		throw new Error("unsupported.");
	}



	if (!receiverUrl &&
		navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Gecko') >= 0 &&
		parseFloat(navigator.userAgent.slice(navigator.userAgent.indexOf('rv:') + 3, navigator.userAgent.indexOf('rv:') + 6)) < 1.9) {
		throw new Error("unsupported.");
	}


	if (/msie/i.test(navigator.userAgent) && !/opera/i.test(navigator.userAgent)) {


		if (document.domain == window.location.hostname) {
			receiverUrl = '';
		}
	}

	var that = this;
	this.childUrl = childUrl;
	this.receiverUrl = receiverUrl;
	this.container = container || document.body;

	this.packetHandler = null;


	this._ready = false;
	this._error = false;


	var _createReceiverForFragmentPacket = function() {

		that.receiver = document.createElement('iframe');
		that.receiver.src = receiverUrl;
		that.receiver.id = 'receiver_' + (new Date()).getTime();
		that.receiver.name = that.receiver.id;

		that.receiver.frameBorder = '0';
		that.receiver.frameSpacing = '0';
		that.receiver.style.borderStyle = 'none';

		var receiver_onload = function() {
			var receiver = document.getElementById(that.receiver.id).contentWindow;

			try {
				receiver.document.body.innerHTML = '';
			} catch(e) {

				that._error = true;
			}
			receiver.document.body.style.padding = '0px';
			receiver.document.body.style.margin = '0px';

			var child = receiver.document.createElement('iframe');
			child.id = 'child';
			child.name = 'child';
			child.src = that.childUrl;

			child.frameBorder = '0';
			child.frameSpacing = '0';
			child.style.borderStyle = 'none';
			child.style.width = '100%';
			child.style.height = '100%';
			receiver.document.body.appendChild(child);

			that.child = receiver.document.getElementById('child').contentWindow;
			that.receiver = receiver;

			that.packetHandler = new FragmentPacket(that.receiver, that.child, that.childUrl, false, receiveCallback);

			that._listener = that.packetHandler.createListener();

			that.packetHandler.sendFlag(that.packetHandler.READY, 0);

			that._ready = true;
		};

		that.receiver.onreadystatechange = function() {
			if (this.readyState == 'complete') {
				receiver_onload();
			}
		};

		that.receiver.onload = receiver_onload;







		if (Dsq.Utils.ie) {
			if (that.container.clientWidth === 0) {

				var _waitForWidth = function() {
					if (that.container.clientWidth > 0) {
						Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(that.container.id);
					} else {
						window.setTimeout(_waitForWidth, 100);
					}
				};
				_waitForWidth();

				that._once = false;
				that.receiver.onresize = function() {
					if (!that._once) {
						Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(that.container.id);
					}
					that._once = true;
				};
			}
		}

		that.container.appendChild(that.receiver);
	};


	var _createReceiverForPostMessage = function() {

		var receiver_onload = function() {

			that.packetHandler.send();
			that._ready = true;
		};

		var id = PostMessagePacket._get_unique_id();
		var receiverId = 'child_' + id;


		ParentMessenger['_receiver_onload_' + receiverId] = receiver_onload;

		that.container.innerHTML += '<iframe ' +
			'src="' + childUrl + '" ' +
			'id="' + receiverId + '" ' +
			'name="' + receiverId + '" ' +
			'onload="ParentMessenger._receiver_onload_' + receiverId +'();" ' +
			'></iframe>';

		that.receiver = document.getElementById(receiverId).contentWindow;
		that.packetHandler = new PostMessagePacket(that.receiver, receiveCallback, id, receiverId);
		that._listener = that.packetHandler.createListener();
	};

	if (typeof window.postMessage == 'function') {
		_createReceiverForPostMessage();
	} else {
		_createReceiverForFragmentPacket();
	}

};

ParentMessenger.prototype.sendMessage = function(message) {
	var that = this;
	if (!this._ready) {

		window.setTimeout(function() { that.sendMessage(message); }, 10);
		return;
	}
	this.packetHandler.send(message);
	return true;
};

Dsq.NewFrames = function(url) {
	this.url = url;
};

Dsq.NewFrames.prototype.init = function(onFailure) {
	var that = this;

	try {
		this.messenger = new ParentMessenger(this.url, Dsq.jsonData.integration.receiver_url, this.container, this.receive_callback);
	} catch(e) {
		if (typeof onFailure == 'function') {
			onFailure();
		}
	}

	if (typeof onFailure == 'function') {
		var iId = window.setInterval(function() {
			if (typeof that.messenger == 'undefined') {
				window.clearInterval(iId);
				return;
			}
			if (that.messenger._ready) {
				window.clearInterval(iId);
			} else if (that.messenger._error) {
				window.clearInterval(iId);
				onFailure();
			}
		}, 10);
	}
};

Dsq.NewFrames.prototype._execute = function(method, args, callback) {
	var that = this;
	if (typeof that.messenger == 'undefined') {
		return false;
	}
	JsonRpc.execute(
		function(msg) { that.messenger.sendMessage(msg); },
		method,
		args || [],
		callback);
	return true;
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame = function(container, parent_post_id) {
	var that = this;
	this.container = container;
	this.parent_post_id = parent_post_id;

	var sendFunc = function(msg) {

		Dsq.Debug.log('Dsq.ReplyFrame.sendFunc');
		that.messenger.sendMessage(msg);
	};


	var postComment_onSuccess = function(response) {
		Dsq.jsonData.posts[response.message.id] = response.message.post_meta;
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.users[response.message.post_meta.user_key]) {
			Dsq.jsonData.users[response.message.post_meta.user_key] = response.message.user_meta;
		}


		var reply_position = (typeof(disqus_insert_wrt_sort) == 'undefined' 
			? (Dsq.jsonData.forum.reply_position ? -1 : null) 
			: (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 2 ? null : -1));
		
		if (response.message.post_meta.approved) {
			Dsq.Post.insert(response.message.post_meta.parent_post_id || reply_position, response.message.id, response.message.post_meta.message);
		}

		Dsq.Templates.postComment_onSuccess(response, parent_post_id, response.message.id);
	};

	var postComment_onFailure = function(response) {
		Dsq.Popup.popModal(response.message, 'Error');
		Dsq.Templates.postComment_onFailure(response, parent_post_id, response.message.id);
	};

	var editComment_onSuccess = function(response) {
		var post_id = parent_post_id;
		var message = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + post_id);
		
		message.innerHTML = response.message;
		Dsq.Templates.toggleEdit(post_id);
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};
	
	var editComment_onFailure = function(response) {
		var post_id = parent_post_id;
		
		Dsq.Popup.popModal('Sorry, there was an error editing this comment.', 'Edit Error');
		Dsq.Templates.toggleEdit(post_id);
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};

	var getUserByEmail_onSuccess = function(response) {
		var msg = response.message;
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(parent_post_id);

		if (msg.username) {

			Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(parent_post_id, 'login', {
				'username': msg.username,
				'display_name': msg.display_name,
				'avatar_url': msg.avatar_url,
				'verified': msg.verified,
				'email': fields.email.value
			});
		} else {

			Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(parent_post_id, 'register');
		}
	};

	var validateAuth_onSuccess = function(response, auth_choice) {
		Dsq.Templates.postComment(parent_post_id, null, true, auth_choice);
	};

	var validateAuth_onFailure = function(response, auth_choice) {
		var pid = parent_post_id ? '-' + parent_post_id : '';
		var msg = response.message;

		if (auth_choice == 'register') {
			var fields = ['email', 'username', 'password'];

			for (var i = 0; i < fields.length; i++) {
				var field = fields[i];
				var errorDiv = Dsq.$('dsq-' + field + '-errors' + pid);

				if (msg[field]) {
					errorDiv.innerHTML = msg[field];
				} else {
					errorDiv.innerHTML = '';
				}
			}
		} else if (auth_choice == 'login') {
			Dsq.$('dsq-lightbox-errors' + pid).innerHTML = '<p>We couldn\'t log you in. Please verify your login.</p>';
		}
		
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};

	this.receive_callback = JsonRpc.createHandler(sendFunc, {
		'postComment.onSuccess': postComment_onSuccess,
		'postComment.onFailure': postComment_onFailure,
		'editComment.onSuccess': editComment_onSuccess,
		'editComment.onFailure': editComment_onFailure,		
		'getUserByEmail.onSuccess': getUserByEmail_onSuccess,
		'validateAuth.onSuccess': validateAuth_onSuccess,
		'validateAuth.onFailure': validateAuth_onFailure,
		'reload': function() { window.location.reload(); }
	});

	this.url = Dsq.Urls.REPLY +
		'?' + (new Date()).getTime() +
		'&f=scobleizer' +
		'&t=the_questioning_of_career_life_family_love_follows_grief_taking_a_week_off_of_blogging' +
		'&ff=' + Dsq.Thread.ff +
		'&default_text=' + encodeURIComponent(disqus_default_text) +
		'&ifrs=' + encodeURIComponent(disqus_iframe_css);
	if (this.parent_post_id) {
		this.url += '&parent_post=' + this.parent_post_id;
	}
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype = new Dsq.NewFrames(Dsq.ReplyFrame.url);

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.post = function(author_name, author_email, author_url, authenticate, sharing_services, subscribe) {
	this._execute('postComment', [author_name, author_email, author_url, authenticate, sharing_services, subscribe]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.edit = function(post_id, message) {
	this._execute('editComment', [post_id, message]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.setState = function(parent_post_id, depth) {
	this._execute('setState', [parent_post_id, depth]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.getUserByEmail = function(email) {
	this._execute('getUserByEmail', [email]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.validateAuth = function(auth_choice, email, username, password) {
	this._execute('validateAuth', [auth_choice, email, username, password]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.authenticateFacebook = function(session, forum_url) {
	this._execute('authenticateFacebook', [session, forum_url]);
};

	Dsq.Facebook = function() {
	var that = this;

	var handleSessionData = function(session) {

		var forum_url = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;




		if (typeof disqus_facebook_forum != 'undefined') {
			forum_url = disqus_facebook_forum;
		}
		Dsq.frames.reply_0.authenticateFacebook(session, forum_url);
	};

	var onLogin = function() {
		FB.Connect.getSignedPublicSessionData(handleSessionData);
	};

	this.login = function() {
		FB.Connect.requireSession(onLogin, true);
	};
};
Dsq.Facebook = new Dsq.Facebook();


	






Dsq.Themes = {};

Dsq.Themes.narcissus = new function() {
	this.addPostContainer = 'dsq-form-area';
	this.textareaContainer = 'dsq-textarea-wrapper';



	
	this.header = function() {
		var comments_count, total_posts, num_posts;
		var html = '';
		var missing_perm_tmpl;

		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.missing_perm) {
			missing_perm_tmpl = Dsq.Templates.missingPermissions();
			if (missing_perm_tmpl) {
				html += '<div class="dsq-missing-permissions">' + missing_perm_tmpl + '</div>';
			}
		}

		total_posts = Dsq.jsonData.thread.total_posts;
		num_posts = Dsq.jsonData.thread.num_posts;

		if (total_posts) {
			comments_count = Dsq.FmtStrings.SHOWING_COMMENTS_FULL(total_posts, num_posts);
		} else {
			comments_count = Dsq.FmtStrings.SHOWING_COMMENTS_WITHOUT_PAGINATION(num_posts);
		}

		html += ' \
		<div id="dsq-comments-title"> \
			<h3>' + comments_count + '</h3> \
		</div> \
		';

		html += ' \
		<div class="dsq-options"> \
			<span class="dsq-item-sort">'
				+ Dsq.Strings.SORT_BY + ' \
				<select id="dsq-sort-select" onchange="Dsq.Thread.sortBy(this.value);"> \
					<option value="hot" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 4 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.POPULAR_NOW + '</option> \
					<option value="best" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 3 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.BEST_RATING + '</option> \
					<option value="newest" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 2 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.NEWEST_FIRST + '</option> \
					<option value="oldest" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 1 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.OLDEST_FIRST + '</option> \
				</select> \
				&nbsp; \
			</span> \
			<span class="dsq-subscribe-email"> \
				<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/email.png" style="width:12px;height:12px;vertical-align:middle"> \
				<span id="dsq-subscribe">'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.subscribed
						? '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(0); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.UNSUBSCRIBE + '</a>'
						: '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_BY_EMAIL + '</a>')
				+ '</span> \
			</span> \
			<span class="dsq-subscribe-rss" style="width:12px;height:12px;vertical-align:middle"> \
				<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/bullet-feed.png" alt="" /> \
				<a href="http://scobleizer.disqus.com/the_questioning_of_career_life_family_love_follows_grief_taking_a_week_off_of_blogging/latest.rss">' + Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_BY_RSS + '</a> \
			</span> \
		</div> \
		';

		
		

		return html;

	};
	
	this.footer = function() {
		var html = '';

		html += Dsq.Templates.pagination();

		
		
			html += Dsq.Templates.realtime();
			html += Dsq.Templates.showThreadSettings();
			html += Dsq.Templates.postBox();

		html += Dsq.Templates.reactions();

		
			html += Dsq.Templates.trackbacks();
		


		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator) {
 			html += ' \
				<div class="dsq-global-moderator-extras">'
					+ '<strong>shortname:</strong> ' + Dsq.jsonData.forum.url
					+ '<strong>thread id:</strong> ' + Dsq.jsonData.thread.id
					+ '<strong>thread slug:</strong> ' + Dsq.jsonData.thread.slug
				+ '</div> \
			';
		}

		return html;
	};
	
	this.realtime = function() {
		var html = '';
		
		if (Dsq.jsonData.realtime_enabled) {
			html += '<div id="dsq-realtime-options" class="dsq-options">'
					 + Dsq.Strings.REALTIME_UPDATING_IS + ' <strong id="dsq-realtime-status" style="text-transform: lowercase">' + Dsq.Strings.ENABLED + '</strong>. \
					 <a href="#" id="dsq-realtime-toggle" style="text-transform: capitalize"></a> \
					</div>';
		}

		if (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
			html += ' \
				<div style="display: none" id="dsq-realtime-alert" class="dsq-realtime-alert"><span id="dsq-realtime-queued"></span> <a href="#" id="dsq-realtime-show"></a></div> \
			';
		}
		
		return html;
	};

	this.showThreadSettings = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) {
			return '';
		}

		html = '<div id="dsq-thread-settings" class="dsq-thread-settings">' + Dsq.Strings.MODERATOR_OPTIONS;
		html += '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.showSettings(); return false;">' + Dsq.Strings.SETTINGS + '</a>';
		html += '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.showModeratorActions(); return false;">' + Dsq.Strings.MODERATE + '</a>';
		if (Dsq.jsonData.forum.reactions_enabled && Dsq.jsonData.reactions.length === 0) {
			html += '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Reaction.reportMissingReactions(); return false;">'
						+ Dsq.Strings.REPORT_MISSING_REACTIONS
						+ '</a>';
		}
		html +='</div>';

		return html;
	};

	this.postBox = function(post_id, use_fallback_iframe) {


		var html;
		var display_sharing_options = Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated;

		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated && Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled && !Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post) {
			return '';
		}
		
		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote) {


			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.hasOwnProperty(Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain)) {
				display_sharing_options = false;
			}
		}
		
		if (post_id) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];				
		}
		
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';

		var _requestUserInfo = function() {
			var html;



			var user_has_email = false;

			html = '<div class="dsq-request-user-info"> <!-- // If authenticated --> \
				<a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT + '?ctkn=' + Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN + '" class="dsq-request-user-logout">' + Dsq.Strings.LOGOUT + '</a> \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td rowspan="2">'
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '<a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE + '">' : '')
								+ '<img src="' + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR + '" width="48" height="48" class="dsq-request-user-avatar">'
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '</a>' : '')
						+ '</td> \
						<td class="dsq-request-user-name">'
								+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
									 ? '<span class="dsq-badge-small dsq-badge-' + Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain + '">' + Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain + '</span>'
									 : (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_verified
											? '<span class="dsq-badge-small dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span>'
											: '<span class="dsq-badge-small dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span>'))
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? ' <a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE + '">' : '') 
								+ Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username 
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '</a>' : '')
							+  (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote && user_has_email ? ' <small>(<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.remoteAccountSettings(); return false;">change settings</a>)</small>' : '')
							+  (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote && !Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? ' <small>(<a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/info/" target="_blank">change name</a> or <a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/avatar/" target="_blank">picture</a>)</small>' : '')
						+ '</td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-request-user-stats"> \
							<span><big>' + Dsq.jsonData.request.comments_count + '</big> ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.comments_count == 1 ? 'comment' : 'comments') + '</span> \
							<span><big>' + Dsq.jsonData.request.likes_count + '</big> ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.likes_count == 1 ? 'like' : 'likes') + '</span> \
							<span><big>' + Dsq.jsonData.request.points + '</big> ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.points == 1 ? 'point' : 'points') + '</span> \
						</td> \
					</tr> \
				</table> \
			</div> \
			';
			return html;
		};

		var _loginOptions = function() {
			var html;
			html = ' \
			<div class="dsq-authenticate"> \
				<p class="dsq-autheneticate-copy">'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
					? Dsq.Strings.YOU_ARE_COMMENTING_AS_A + ' <a class="dsq-help" title="Click for more information" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges(); return false">Guest</a>. ' + Dsq.Strings.OPTIONAL + ': ' + Dsq.Strings.LOGIN_BELOW + '.'
					: Dsq.Strings.REQUIRED + ': ' + Dsq.Strings.PLEASE_LOGIN_BELOW_TO_COMMENT + '.')
				+ '</p> \
				<ul class="dsq-login-buttons">'
					+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-disqus.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Facebook.login(); return false;"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-facebook.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Twitter.startTwitterConnect(); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-twitter.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.requestURL(); return false" ><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-openid.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_yahoo ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Yahoo.startYahooConnect(); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-yahoo.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
				+ '</ul> \
			</div> \
			';
			return html;
		};

		if (!Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {


			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {



				return '<div id="dsq-form-area" style="display:none"><div id="dsq-textarea-wrapper"></div></div>' + _loginOptions();
			} else {
				return '';
			}
		}

		html = ' \
		<div id="' + (post_id 
			? 'dsq-reply-post-' + post_id
			: 'dsq-new-post')
		 	+ '" class="dsq-post-area"> \
			<div class="dsq-dc-logo"> \
				<a href="http://disqus.com/comments" target="_blank"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/disqus-logo.png"></a> \
			</div>'
			+ (post_id 
				? '<h3>' + Dsq.Strings.REPLYING_TO + ' ' + userData.display_name + '</h3>'
				: '<h3>' + Dsq.Strings.ADD_NEW_COMMENT + '</h3>')
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated 
				? _requestUserInfo()
				: _loginOptions() )
			+ '<div id="dsq-form-area' + pid + '">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-textarea"> \
				<div class="dsq-textarea-wrapper" id="dsq-textarea-wrapper' + pid + '"></div> \
			</div>'
			+ (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated
			? ' \
			<div class="dsq-post-fields"> \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-left"><div class="dsq-input-wrapper"><input id="dsq-field-name' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (disqus_def_name ? disqus_def_name : (Dsq.jsonData.session.name ? Dsq.jsonData.session.name : Dsq.Strings.NAME + '" class="dsq-placeholder')) + '" onfocus="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'name\')" onblur="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'name\')" /></div></td> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-right"><div class="dsq-input-wrapper"><input id="dsq-field-website' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (Dsq.jsonData.session.url ? Dsq.jsonData.session.url : Dsq.Strings.WEBSITE + ' (' + Dsq.Strings.OPTIONAL.toLowerCase() + ')" class="dsq-placeholder') + '" onfocus="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'website\')" onblur="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'website\')" /></div></td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-left"><div class="dsq-input-wrapper"><input id="dsq-field-email' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (disqus_def_email ? disqus_def_email : (Dsq.jsonData.session.email ? Dsq.jsonData.session.email : Dsq.Strings.EMAIL + '" class="dsq-placeholder')) + '" onfocus="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'email\')" onblur="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'email\')" /></div></td> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-right"> \
							<div class="dsq-subscribe"> \
								<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.chooseSubscribe(' + post_id + '); return false" class="dsq-subscribe-menu"><span id="dsq-subscribe-select' + pid + '">' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.subscribe_on_post ? Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_TO_ALL_COMMENTS_BY_EMAIL : Dsq.Strings.DO_NOT_SUBSCRIBE_TO_COMMENTS) + '</span> <small>&#9660;</small></a> \
								<ul class="dsq-panel" id="dsq-subscribe-menu' + pid + '"> \
									<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.setSubscribe(2, this, ' + post_id + '); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_TO_ALL_COMMENTS_BY_EMAIL + '</a></li> \
									<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.setSubscribe(0, this, ' + post_id + '); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.DO_NOT_SUBSCRIBE_TO_COMMENTS + '</a></li> \
								</ul> \
								<input id="dsq-subscribe-on-post' + pid + '" type="hidden" value="' + Dsq.jsonData.request.subscribe_on_post + '" /> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
					</tr> \
				</table> \
			</div>'
			: '')
			+ '<div class="dsq-post-footer"> \
				<div class="dsq-sharing-options" ' + (!display_sharing_options ? 'style="display:none;"' : '') + '> \
					<button type="button" class="dsq-button-small" onfocus="document.getElementById(\'dsq-post-button' + pid + '\').focus();"><span>' + Dsq.Strings.SHARING_OPTIONS + ' <small>&#9660;</small></span></button> \
					<div class="dsq-panel"> '
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.twitter !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.twitter.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-twitter' + pid + '"'
								  + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.twitter.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-twitter' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Twitter</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.facebook
								&& (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.facebook.enabled === true ||
										(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote && Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'facebook'))
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-facebook' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.facebook.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-facebook' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Facebook</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.yahoo !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.yahoo.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-yahoo' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.yahoo.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-yahoo' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Yahoo!</label> \
								</div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.tumblr !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.tumblr.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-tumblr' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.tumblr.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-tumblr' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Tumblr</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.wordpress !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.wordpress.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-wordpress' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.wordpress.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-wordpress' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Wordpress</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.movabletype !== undefined
							  && Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.movabletype.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-movabletype' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.movabletype.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-movabletype' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Movable Type</label> \
							   </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.typepad !== undefined
							  && Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.typepad.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-typepad' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.typepad.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
								  <label for="dsq-sharing-typepad' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' TypePad</label> \
							   </div>'
							: '')
						+ '<div><a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/connections/" target="_blank" class="dsq-configure-options">' + Dsq.Strings.CONFIGURE_OPTIONS + '</a></div>'
					+ '</div> \
				</div>'
				+ '<button type="button" class="dsq-button" id="dsq-post-button' + pid + '" onclick="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, false)"><span>' + Dsq.Strings.POST_AS + ' '
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username
					? Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username
					: Dsq.Strings.GUEST)
				+ '</span></button>'
				+ (post_id
					? '<button type="button" class="dsq-button" id="dsq-cancel-button' + pid + '" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleReply(' + post_id +', this)"><span>' + Dsq.Strings.CANCEL + '</span></button>'
					: '')
			+ '</div>'
			+ '</div>' // end dsq-form-area
		+ '</div> \
		';
		
		return html;
	};




	this.appendPost = function(post_id) {
		var html = '<div id="dsq-append-post-' + post_id + '"></div>';
		return html;
	};

	this.postPrependHeader = function(post_id) {
		var html;
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		
		html = ' \
		<table> \
			<tr> \
				<td id="dsq-header-avatar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-header-avatar" onmouseover="Dsq.Post.dropProfile(' + post_id + ')"> \
					<a id="dsq-avatar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-avatar" href="' + userData.url + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.show_avatar
					? '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.users[_meta.user_key].avatar + '" alt="" />'
					: '')
				+ '</a> \
				</td> \
				<td class="dsq-comment-header-meta"> \
		';

		
		return html;
	};
	
	this.postAppendHeader = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var html;
		var parent_display_name = '';
		
		if(_meta.parent_post_id) {

			var _parent_meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[_meta.parent_post_id];

			if (_parent_meta) {
				var parentUserData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_parent_meta.user_key];
				parent_display_name = parentUserData.display_name;
			}
		}

		html = ' \
		<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/moderator.png" class="dsq-moderator-star" title="Moderator" /> \
		<span class="dsq-comment-header-time"><a href="#comment-' + post_id + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.permalink(' + post_id + ')" title="Permalink">' + (_meta.is_realtime ? Dsq.Strings.JUST_NOW : _meta.date) + '</a></span> '
		+ (_meta.parent_post_id && parent_display_name
			? '<a href="#comment-' + _meta.parent_post_id + '" title="Jump to comment">in reply to ' + parent_display_name + '</a>'
			: '')
		+ '</td> \
		<td id="dsq-like-pts-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-comment-header-likes">'
		+ (_meta.points
			? _meta.points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(_meta.points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this.'
			: '')
		+ '</td> \
		</tr> \
		</table> \
		';
		return html;
	};

	this.preBody = function(post_id) {
		var html = '';
		return html;
	};

	this.postFooter = function(post_id) {
		var html;
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		if(_meta.killed || !_meta.approved) { return ''; }
		
		html = ' \
		<div class="dsq-comment-footer" id="dsq-comment-footer-' + post_id + '"> \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer-left">'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator
					? '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.moderateOptions(' + post_id+ '); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.MODERATE + '</a>'
					: '')
				+ '<a href="#" id="dsq-post-report-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-post-report" onclick="Dsq.Post.report(' + post_id + ', false); return false;">' + Dsq.Strings.FLAG + '</a> \
			</div> \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer-right">'
				+ (_meta.votable 
					? '<span id="dsq-like-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-like">'
					+ (!_meta.up_voted
						? '<button type="button" class="dsq-button-small" onclick="Dsq.Post.rate(this, ' + post_id + ', 1)" >Like</button>'
						: 'You liked this.&nbsp;&nbsp;')
					+ '</span>'
					: '')
				+ (_meta.can_reply && !_meta.has_replies && _meta.from_request_user
					? '<button type="button" class="dsq-button-small dsq-post-edit" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + ')" >' + Dsq.Strings.EDIT + '</button>'
					: '')
				+ (_meta.can_reply
					? '<span class="dsq-comment-footer-reply" id="dsq-comment-footer-reply-' + post_id + '" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleReply(' + post_id +', this)"> \
						<button type="button" class="dsq-button-small">' + Dsq.Strings.REPLY + '</button> \
						<button type="button" class="dsq-comment-footer-reply-tab">' + Dsq.Strings.REPLY + '</button><span></span> \
					</span>'
					: '')
			+ '</div> \
		</div> \
		';
		
		return html;
	};



	
	this.showRetweets = function(id, limit, element_id /* Optional */) {
		var source, html = '';

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			if (reaction.id === id) {
				source = reaction.retweets;
			}
		}

		if (source) {
			if (limit === 0) {
				limit = source.length;
			}

			for (var j = 0; j < limit; j++) {
				var rt = source[j];
				html += '<a href="' + rt.url + '">' + rt.author_name + '</a>'	+ ((j === (limit - 1)) ? '.' : ', ');
			}
		}

		if (element_id === undefined) {
			return html;
		}

		var element = document.getElementById(element_id);
		element.innerHTML = html;
		return element;
	};

	this.showMoreReactions = function(reactions, has_more, start, limit) {
		var link = document.getElementById('dsq-show-more-reactions');
		var container = link.parentNode;
		container.removeChild(link);

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = reactions[i]; i++) {
			var el = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (el) {
				container.innerHTML += el;
			}
		}

		if (has_more) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = start;
			var l = limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			container.innerHTML += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions" class="dsq-show-more-reactions"><button type="button" class="dsq-button-small" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</button></li>';
		}
	};

	this.generateReactionHTML = function(reaction) {
		if (reaction.body === null || reaction.body == '') {
			return;
		}

		if (reaction.author_name === '') {
			reaction.author_name = '&nbsp;';
		}

		if (reaction.url === '') {
			reaction.url = reaction.get_service_url;
		}

		var item = '<li class="dsq-comment dsq-reaction" id="dsq-reaction-' + reaction.id + '">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-comment-header"> \
			<table> \
			<tr> \
			<td class="dsq-header-avatar"> \
			';

		if (reaction.author_url && reaction.author_url !== '') {
			item += '<a target="_blank" href="' + reaction.author_url +'" class="dsq-avatar">';
		}

		if (reaction.avatar_url && reaction.avatar_url !== '') {
			item += '<img src="' + reaction.avatar_url + '"/>';
		} else {

			item += '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/noavatar92.png"/>';
		}

		var service_icon = (reaction.get_service_name == 'trackback' || reaction.get_service_name == 'pingback' ? 'rss' : reaction.get_service_name.replace(' ', ''));
		item += (reaction.author_url && reaction.author_url !== ''
				? '</a>'
				: '')
			+ '</td>'
			+ '<td><cite class="dsq-comment-cite">' + reaction.author_name + '</cite> <span class="dsq-comment-header-time">' + reaction.date_created + '</span></td>'
			+ '<td class="dsq-comment-header-likes"></td>'
			+ '</tr></table></div>' // end dsq-comment-header
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-header" \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-reaction-header-left">'
							+ '<img class="dsq-service-icon" src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/reactions/services/' + service_icon + '.png" />'
							+ ' From <a class="dsq-service-name" target="_blank" href="' + reaction.url + '">' + reaction.get_service_name + '</a> '
							+ 'via <a href="' + reaction.source_url + '">' + (reaction.source == 'backtype' ? 'BackType' : 'UberVU') + '</a>'
						+ '</td>'
						+ '<td class="dsq-reaction-header-right">';

			if(reaction.retweets) {
				var num_retweets = reaction.retweets.length;
				if (num_retweets > 0) {
					if (num_retweets == 1) {
						item += 'One more retweet from <a href="' + reaction.retweets[0].url + '">'  + reaction.retweets[0].author_name + '</a>';
					} else {
						item += (num_retweets + ' more retweets from ');
						item += '<span id="dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '">';
						var n_tweets = (num_retweets > 3) ? 3 : num_retweets;
						item += Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(reaction.id, n_tweets);
						if (n_tweets != num_retweets) {
							item += '</span> <a onclick="Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(' + reaction.id + ', 0, \'dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '\');'
								+ 'this.parentNode.removeChild(this); return false;" href="#">Show all</a>';
						}
					}
				}
			}	
			item += '</td></tr> \
			</table> \
			</div>' // end dsq-reaction-header
			+ '<div class="dsq-comment-body"> \
				<div class="dsq-comment-message">' + reaction.body + '</div>'
			+ '</div> \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer"> \
				<div class="dsq-comment-footer-left"> \
				</div>'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator 
					? ' \
					<div class="dsq-comment-footer-right"> \
						<button type="button" class="dsq-button-small dsq-hide-reaction" onclick="Dsq.Reaction.hide(' + reaction.id + ')">Hide</button> \
					</div>'
					: '')
			+ '</div>'
		item += '</li>'; /* Reaction HTML ends */
		return item;
	};

	this.reactions = function() {
		var html, reaction;

		if (Dsq.jsonData.reactions === undefined || Dsq.jsonData.reactions.length === 0) {
			return '';
		}

		html = '';
		for (var i = 0; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			var item = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (item) {
				html += item;
			}
		}

		if (Dsq.jsonData.has_more_reactions) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_start;
			var l = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			html += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions" class="dsq-show-more-reactions"><button type="button" class="dsq-button-small" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</button></li>';
		}

		return '<h3 id="dsq-reactions-title" class="dsq-h3-reactions">Reactions</h3><ul id="dsq-reactions" class="dsq-reactions">' + html + '</ul>';
	};
	
	this._popupGeneric = function(content) {
		return ' \
		<div class="dsq-popup-container"> \
			<table> \
				<tbody> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-tl"></td><td class="dsq-popup-b"></td><td class="dsq-popup-tr"></td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-b"></td> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-body"> \
							<div class="dsq-popup-content"> \
								<div class="dsq-popup-title"> \
									<button type="button" class="dsq-button-small" style="float:right" onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true)">Close</button>'
									+ content['header'] 
								+ '</div>'
								+ content['body']
							+ '</div> \
							<div class="powered-by"><a href="http://disqus.com/comments/">Powered by <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-logo.png" alt="Disqus Comments" style="margin-bottom:-5px" /></a></div> \
						</td> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-b"></td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-bl"></td><td class="dsq-popup-b"></td><td class="dsq-popup-br"></td> \
					</tr> \
				</tbody> \
			</table> \
		</div> \
		';
	};



	
	this.chooseSubscribe = function(post_id) {

		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var menu = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-menu' + pid);
		
		menu.style.display = menu.style.display == 'block' ? 'none' : 'block';
		
	};
	
	this.setSubscribe = function(value, el, post_id) {

		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var input = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-on-post' + pid);
		var select = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-select' + pid);
		var menu = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-menu' + pid);
		
		select.innerHTML = el.innerHTML;
		input.value = value;
		this.chooseSubscribe(post_id);
	};
	
	this.getFormFields = function(post_id) {

		var fields = {};
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var name = Dsq.$('dsq-field-name' + pid);
		var email = Dsq.$('dsq-field-email' + pid);
		var website = Dsq.$('dsq-field-website' + pid);
		var username = Dsq.$('dsq-field-username' + pid);
		var password = Dsq.$('dsq-field-password' + pid);

		fields = {
			'name': name,
			'email': email,
			'website': website,
			'username': username,
			'password': password
		}
		
		return fields;
	}
	
	this.validateFields = function(post_id) {
		
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) { return true; }
		
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		
		var nameField = fields.name;
		var websiteField = fields.website;
		var emailField = fields.email;
		
		websiteField.value = (websiteField.value == Dsq.Templates.placeholder['website']) ? '' : websiteField.value;
		
		var v = [{

			validator: Dsq.Validators.name,
			value: nameField.value
		}, {

			validator: Dsq.Validators.email,
			value: emailField.value
		}, {

			validator: Dsq.Validators.url,
			value: websiteField.value
		}];
		
		return Dsq.Validators.validate(v, function(e) { Dsq.Popup.popModal(e, 'Oops...') } );
	};
	
	this.checkExistingUser = function(post_id) {
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);		
		Dsq.Popup.loading(post_id);
		
		if (post_id) {
			Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].getUserByEmail(fields.email.value);
		} else {
			Dsq.frames['reply_0'].getUserByEmail(fields.email.value);
		}
	};

	this.validateAuth = function(el_clicked, post_id, auth_choice) {
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		var email = fields.email ? fields.email.value : '';
		var username = fields.username ? fields.username.value : '';
		var password = fields.password ? fields.password.value : '';
		
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked, post_id);
		
		if (post_id) {
			Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].validateAuth(auth_choice, email, username, password);
		} else {
			Dsq.frames['reply_0'].validateAuth(auth_choice, email, username, password);
		}
	};

	this.lightboxUpdateEmail = function(post_id, new_email) {
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		fields.email.value = new_email;
	};

	this.lightboxAuthenticate = function(post_id, auth_choice, auth_data) {
		var title, body;
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';

		if(typeof(auth_data) == 'undefined') {
			var auth_data = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		}

		d = auth_data;

		switch(auth_choice) {
			case 'register':
				var suggestedUsername = d.name.value.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9-]/g,'').toLowerCase();
			
				title = Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post ? 'Optional:' : 'Required:';
				title += ' Register a <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-profile.png" alt=Disqus Profile" />';

				body = ' \
				<ul class="dsq-lightbox-register-reasons"> \
				<li>Verify your comments</li> \
				<li>Edit and delete comments</li> \
				<li>Manage comments and replies</li> \
				</ul> \
				';

				body += ' \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-fields"> \
					<table> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Email</td> \
							<td><input type="text" value="' + d.email.value + '" onchange="Dsq.Templates.lightboxUpdateEmail(' + post_id + ', this.value)" /><div id="dsq-email-errors' + pid + '"></div></td> \
						</tr> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Username</td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-username' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + suggestedUsername + '"/><div id="dsq-username-errors' + pid + '"></div></td> \
						</tr> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Password</td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-password' + pid + '" type="password" /><div id="dsq-password-errors' + pid + '"></div></td> \
						</tr> \
					</table> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-switch-auth"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(' + post_id + ',\'login\'); return false">Login instead</a></div> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-lightbox-errors' + pid + '" class="dsq-lightbox-errors"></div> \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-submit"> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-post"><button type="button" class="dsq-button" onclick="Dsq.Templates.validateAuth(this, ' + post_id + ',\'' + auth_choice + '\')">Register and Post comment</button></div>'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
						? '<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-skip"><button type="button" class="dsq-button-small" onclick="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, true)">Just post as a Guest</button></div>'
						: '')
				+ '</div> \
				';
				break;
			case 'login':
				title = Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post ? 'Optional:' : 'Required:';
				title += ' Login to your <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-profile.png" alt=Disqus Profile" />';
				body = '';
				
				if(d.avatar_url) {
					body += '<div class="dsq-lightbox-recognized"><table><tr>';
					body += '<td><img src="' + d.avatar_url + '" alt="" /></td>';
					body += '<td><span class="dsq-badge ' + (d.verified ? 'dsq-badge-verified' : 'dsq-badge-registered') + '">' + (d.verified ? 'Verified' : 'Registered') + '</span></td>';
					body += '<td>Hey <strong>' + d.display_name + '</strong>, is that you? Login below to claim this comment.';
					body += '</tr></table></div>';
				}

				body += ' \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-fields"> \
					<table> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Username or Email</td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-username' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (d.avatar_url ? d.username : '') + '" /></td> \
						</tr> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Password <a href="http://disqus.com/forgot" target="_blank">(cannot log in?)</a></td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-password' + pid + '" type="password" /></td> \
						</tr> \
					</table> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-switch-auth"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(' + post_id + ',\'register\'); return false">Register instead</a></div> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-lightbox-errors' + pid + '" class="dsq-lightbox-errors"></div> \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-submit"> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-post"><button type="button" class="dsq-button" onclick="Dsq.Templates.validateAuth(this, ' + post_id + ',\'' + auth_choice + '\')">Login and Post comment</button></div>'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
						? '<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-skip"><button type="button" class="dsq-button-small" onclick="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, true)">Just post as a Guest</button></div>'
						: '')
				+ '</div> \
				';
				break;
			default:
				break;
		}
		Dsq.Popup.lightbox(body, title, post_id);
		Dsq.$('dsq-field-username' + pid).focus();
	};
	
	this.buttonsToRestore = [];
	this.setLoadingButton = function(btn, post_id) {
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		if (btn) {

			var loadingBtn = document.createElement('button');
			loadingBtn.id = btn.id + '-loading';
			loadingBtn.innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-lite.gif" alt="" /> ' + Dsq.Strings.JUST_A_MOMENT;
			loadingBtn.className = btn.className + ' dsq-post-loading';
			btn.parentNode.appendChild(loadingBtn);
			btn.style.display = 'none';
			var cancelBtn = Dsq.$('dsq-cancel-button' + pid);
			if(cancelBtn) { cancelBtn.style.display = 'none'; this.buttonsToRestore.push(cancelBtn); }
			this.buttonsToRestore.push(btn);
		} else {

			var buttons = this.buttonsToRestore;
			for(var i = 0; i < buttons.length; i++) {
				buttons[i].style.display = 'inline';
				Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(Dsq.$(buttons[i].id + '-loading'));
			}
		}
		
	};

	this.postComment = function(post_id, el_clicked, force, auth_choice) {
		var append_id = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);

		if (Dsq.Templates.validateFields(post_id)) {

			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated && !force &&
				((!Dsq.Utils.readCookie('skipped_auth') && !disqus_skip_auth && !Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled) || !Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post)) {
				Dsq.Templates.checkExistingUser(post_id);
				return false;
			}
			var params = [];
			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
				params.push(fields.name.value,
					fields.email.value,
					fields.website.value);

				if (auth_choice == 'login' || auth_choice == 'register') {
					params.push({
						auth_choice: auth_choice,
						username: fields.username.value,
						password: fields.password.value,
						email: fields.email.value
					});
				} else {
					params.push(null);
				}

				params.push(null /* sharing options */, Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-on-post' + append_id).value);
			} else {
				var service_checked = function(name) {
					var el = Dsq.$('dsq-sharing-' + name + append_id);
					return (el !== null && el.checked === true) ? '1' : '0';
				};
				params.push(null, null, null, null, {
					tw: service_checked('twitter'),
					fb: service_checked('facebook'),
					tr: service_checked('tumblr'),
					wp: service_checked('wordpress'),
					mt: service_checked('movabletype'),
					tp: service_checked('typepad'),
					yh: service_checked('yahoo')
				});
			}

			var frame = Dsq.frames['reply_' + (post_id ? post_id : 0)];
			frame.post.apply(frame, params);

			if (el_clicked) {
				Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked, post_id);
			}
			
			if (force) {
				Dsq.Utils.createCookie('skipped_auth', true);	
			}
			
		} else {
			return false;
		}
	};

	this.editComment = function(el_clicked, post_id) {
		var edited_message = Dsq.$('dsq-edit-textarea-' + post_id).value;

		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked, post_id);
		Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id].edit(post_id, edited_message);
	};

	this.toggleEdit = function(post_id) {
		var body = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-body-' + post_id);
		var message = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + post_id);

		if (!Dsq.Post.stateEditToggled[post_id]) {


			message.style.display = 'none';
			if (Dsq.$('dsq-edit-' + post_id)) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-edit-' + post_id).style.display = 'block';
			} else {

				var edit_area = document.createElement('div');
				edit_area.id = 'dsq-edit-' + post_id;
				edit_area.className = 'dsq-edit dsq-textarea';
				edit_area.innerHTML = ' \
				<div class="dsq-textarea-wrapper"> \
					<textarea class="dsq-edit-textarea" id="dsq-edit-textarea-' + post_id + '">' + message.innerHTML + '</textarea> \
				</div> \
				<div class="dsq-save-edit"> \
					<button type="button" onclick="Dsq.Templates.editComment(this, ' + post_id + ')" class="dsq-button-small">Save Edit</button> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-edit-iframe-' + post_id + '" style="display: none"></div> \
				';

				body.appendChild(edit_area);

				if (!Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id]) {
					var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
					Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id] = new Dsq.ReplyFrame(Dsq.$('dsq-edit-iframe-' + post_id), post_id);
					Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id].init();
					Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id].setState(post_id, _meta.depth);
				}
			}
		} else {

			message.style.display = 'block';
			Dsq.$('dsq-edit-' + post_id).style.display = 'none';
		}
		
		Dsq.Post.stateEditToggled[post_id] = !Dsq.Post.stateEditToggled[post_id];
	};
	
	this.edit = function(el, post_id) {

		Dsq.Templates.toggleEdit(post_id);
	};

	this.toggleReply = function(post_id, button) {
		
		if(!this.stateReplyToggled[post_id]) {

			if (Dsq.$('dsq-reply-post-' + post_id)) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).style.display = 'block';
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.postBox(post_id);
				var container = Dsq.$('dsq-textarea-wrapper-' + post_id);
				if (!Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id] && container) {
					var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id] = new Dsq.ReplyFrame(container, post_id);
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].init(function() {

						Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.postBox(post_id, true);
						Dsq.$('dsq-form-area-' + post_id).innerHTML = '';

						var theme = (typeof disqus_frame_theme == 'undefined') ? 'default' : disqus_frame_theme;
						Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(Dsq.$('dsq-form-area-' + post_id), post_id, {theme: theme});

					});
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].setState(post_id, _meta.depth);
				}
			}
			Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).className = 'dsq-append-post';
			Dsq.$('dsq-comment-footer-reply-' + post_id).className = 'dsq-comment-footer-reply-active';
			
		} else {

			Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).style.display = 'none';
			Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).className = '';
			Dsq.$('dsq-comment-footer-reply-' + post_id).className = 'dsq-comment-footer-reply';
		}
		
		this.stateReplyToggled[post_id] = !this.stateReplyToggled[post_id];

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie && this.stateReplyToggled[post_id]) {

		}

		Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED, {
			postId: post_id,
			opened: this.stateReplyToggled[post_id]
		});
	};
	
	this.moderateOptions = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		
		if(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator && !Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator) { return false; }

		var html;
		
		html = ' \
		<div class="dsq-moderate-options"> \
		<table>'
		+ (_meta.email ? '<tr><td>Email</td><td>' + _meta.email + '</td></tr>' : '')
		+ (_meta.ip ? '<tr><td>IP address</td><td>' + _meta.ip + '</td></tr>' : '')
		+ '<tr> \
			<td>Actions</td> \
			<td><ul>'
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.moderator_can_edit
				? '<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + '); Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false;">Edit Comment</a></li>'
				: '')
			+ '<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.removePost(' + post_id + ', 1); Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false;">Delete Comment</a></li> \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.reportSpam(' + post_id + '); Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false;">Mark Spam</a></li> \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.blacklist(' + post_id + '); return false">Block User</a></li> \
			</ul></td> \
			</table> \
		</div> \
		';
		
		html += '<p>Go to the full <a href="http://disqus.com/comments/moderate/" target="_blank">moderate panel</a> for more options.</p>';
		
		return Dsq.Popup.popModal(html, 'Moderate Options', post_id);
	};
	
	this.placeholder = {
		'class': 'dsq-placeholder',
		'name': Dsq.Strings.NAME,
		'email': Dsq.Strings.EMAIL,
		'website': Dsq.Strings.WEBSITE + ' (' + Dsq.Strings.OPTIONAL.toLowerCase() + ')'
	};
	
	this.handlePlaceholder = function(evt, el, key) {
		var placeholder = Dsq.Templates.placeholder[key];
		var className = Dsq.Templates.placeholder['class'];
		
		switch(evt.type) {
			case 'focus':
				if(el.value == placeholder) {
					el.value = '';
					el.className = '';
				}
				break;

			case 'blur':
				if(el.value == '') {
					el.value = placeholder;
					el.className = className;
				}
				break;
			default:
				break;
		}
	};
	
	this.paginate = function(page, el_clicked) {

		var extra_params = '';

		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined') {
			extra_params += '&per_page=' + disqus_per_page;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_sort != 'undefined') {
			extra_params += '&sort=' + disqus_sort;
		}

		Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML += '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
		
		if(el_clicked) {
			Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked);
		}
		
		Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ 'the_questioning_of_career_life_family_love_follows_grief_taking_a_week_off_of_blogging'
			+ '&p='		+ page
			+ extra_params);
	};
	
	
	this.rate = function(el, id, vote) {


		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_votes) {
			if(vote == 1) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-like-' + id).innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
			}
			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/vote.js'
				+ '?post_id='    + id
				+ '&vote='        + vote);
		} else {
			Dsq.Popup.login('To rate, please log in');
		}
	};

	this.voted = function(post_id, points, vote) {

		Dsq.$('dsq-like-pts-' + post_id).innerHTML = points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this.';

		if(vote) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-like-' + post_id).innerHTML = 'You liked this.&nbsp;&nbsp;';
		}
	};




	this.postComment_onSuccess = function(response, parent_post_id, post_id) {
		var approved = response.message.post_meta.approved;

		if (parent_post_id) {
			Dsq.Post.toggleReply(parent_post_id);
		}

		Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);
		
		if (approved) {
			Dsq.Post.incrementPostCount();
			Dsq.Post.outlineComment(post_id);
		} else {			
			var unapproved_msg = 'Thanks for posting!\
	 Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.\
			';
			Dsq.Popup.popModal(unapproved_msg, 'Comment awaiting approval', post_id);
		}

		var sharing_results = response.message.sharing_results;
		var sharing_errors = '';
		for (var service in sharing_results) {
			if (sharing_results.hasOwnProperty(service) === true) {
				if (sharing_results[service].error === true) {
					sharing_errors += service + ', ';
				}
			}
		}

		if (sharing_results.facebook && sharing_results.facebook.callback) {
			FB.ensureInit(function() {
				FB.Connect.streamPublish('', sharing_results.facebook.attachment);
			});
		}

		if (sharing_errors !== '') {
			var message = 'Your comment was posted, but there were errors sharing with the following connections: ';
			message += sharing_errors.replace(/,\s$/, '');
			message += '<p><a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/connections" target="_blank">Configure your connections here</a></p>'
			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, 'Sharing options');
		}

		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};

	this.postComment_onFailure = function(response, parent_post_id, post_id) {

		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};
};




// TODO: It might be faster to use string methods to find all <li (...) </li> blocks and pass to Dsq.PostHandler manually.
Dsq.CommentsHandler = function(str, head, post_id, content, tail, offset, s) {
	var prepend_post = Dsq.Templates.prependPost(post_id);
	var append_post = Dsq.Templates.appendPost(post_id);

	content = content.replace(Dsq.POST_RE, Dsq.PostHandler);
	Dsq.Templates.postLoopCounter++;
	head = Dsq.Templates.Filters.commentContainer(post_id, head);
	return prepend_post + head + content + tail + append_post;
};

Dsq.PostHandler = function(str, h_head, post_id, h_content, h_tail, b_head, b_content, b_tail, offset, s) {
	var prepend_header = Dsq.Templates.postPrependHeader(post_id);
	var append_header = Dsq.Templates.postAppendHeader(post_id);
	var prepend_body = Dsq.Templates.preBody(post_id);
	var append_body = Dsq.Templates.postBody(post_id);
	var append_footer = Dsq.Templates.postFooter(post_id);

	b_content = b_content.replace(Dsq.POST_BODY_RE, Dsq.PostBodyHandler);
	return h_head + prepend_header + h_content + append_header + h_tail + b_head + prepend_body + b_content + append_body + b_tail + append_footer;
};

Dsq.PostBodyHandler = function(str, head, post_id, content, tail, offset, s) {
	content = Dsq.Templates.Filters.commentContent(post_id, content);
	return head + content + tail;
};

Dsq.MediaPostHandler = function(str, args, offset, s) {
	args = args.split(' ');
	if(args[0] == 'seesmic') {
		return '<br />' + Dsq.Templates.mediaSeesmic(args[1], args[2]);
	}
	return '';
};


/**
 * Shorcuts
 */
Dsq.$ = function(element) { return document.getElementById(element); };
Dsq.$b = document.body || document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0];


/**
 * Dsq.Debug: Logging functions.
 */

Dsq.Debug = new function() {this.log=function(s){};this.profile=function(f){if(typeof f == 'function')return f();else return eval(f);};};


/**
 * Dsq.Urls: URL paths
 */
Dsq.Urls = new function() {
	this.LOGIN = '/profile/login/';
	this.LOGOUT = '/logout/';
	this.REPLY = 'http://scobleizer.disqus.com/the_questioning_of_career_life_family_love_follows_grief_taking_a_week_off_of_blogging/reply.html';
	this.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE = '/AnonymousUser/';
	this.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR = 'http://media.disqus.com/images/noavatar92.png';
};
// Dsq.Urls

/**
 * Dsq.Validators: Validation for form fields
 */
Dsq.Validators = new function() {
	this.VALID_EMAIL_RE = /^[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+(\.[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+)*\@(([a-z0-9\-\_\+]+(\.[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+)*)+\.[a-z]{2,}|([0-9]+\.){3}[0-9]+)$/i;
	this.name = function(name) {
		var error = false;

		if(typeof Dsq.Templates.placeholder !== 'undefined' &&
		   name == Dsq.Templates.placeholder.name) {
			error = true;
		}
		if(name.length <= 1) {
			error = true;
		}

		if(error) {
			return "Please enter a name to comment.";
		} else {
			return true;
		}
	};
	this.email = function(addr) {
		if(Dsq.Validators.VALID_EMAIL_RE.test(addr)) {
			return true;
		} else {
			return "Please enter a valid email to comment.";
		}
	};
	this.url = function(addr) {
		if(!addr || addr.indexOf('.') != -1) {
			return true;
		} else {
			return "Please check your website URL (this field is optional).";
		}
	};

	this.validate = function(bulk_validation, failure_callback) {
		failure_callback = failure_callback || function(e){ alert(e); };

		for(var i = 0; i < bulk_validation.length; i++) {
			v = bulk_validation[i];
			ret = v.validator(v.value);
			if(ret !== true) {
				failure_callback(ret);
				return false;
			}
		}
		return true;
	};
};

/**
 * Dsq.Utils: Generic utility functions.
 */
Dsq.Utils = new function() {
	this.ie = /msie/i.test(navigator.userAgent) && !/opera/i.test(navigator.userAgent);
	this.ie7 = (document.all && !window.opera && window.XMLHttpRequest) ? true : false;
	this.ie6 = (!window.XMLHttpRequest) ? true: false;
	this.webkit = navigator.userAgent.indexOf('AppleWebKit/') >= 0;
	this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache = {};
	this._styleSheet = null;

	this.gebiFromElement = function(el, id, tag) {
		// This only method only helps IE.
		if(!this.ie) {
			return Dsq.$(id);
		} else {
			var cacheKey = el.id + '-' + tag;
			tag = tag || 'div';
			if(typeof this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey] != 'undefined') {
				collection = this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey];
			} else {
				collection = el.getElementsByTagName(tag);
				this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey] = collection;
			}

			for(var i = 0; i < collection.length; i++) {
				if(collection[i].id == id) {
					return collection[i];
				}
			}
			return null;
		}
	};

	this.execOnReady = function(func) {
		var node = document.createElement('document:ready');
		try {
			node.doScroll('left');
			func();
			node = null;
		} catch(err) {
			setTimeout(function() { Dsq.Utils.execOnReady(func); }, 10);
		}
	};


	// Courtesy of http://www.quirksmode.org/js/cookies.html
	this.createCookie = function(name,value,days) {
		if (days) {
			var date = new Date();
			date.setTime(date.getTime()+(days*24*60*60*1000));
			var expires = "; expires="+date.toGMTString();
		}
		else var expires = "";
		document.cookie = name+"="+value+expires+"; path=/";
	};

	this.readCookie = function(name) {
		var nameEQ = name + "=";
		var ca = document.cookie.split(';');
		for(var i=0;i < ca.length;i++) {
			var c = ca[i];
			while (c.charAt(0)==' ') c = c.substring(1,c.length);
			if (c.indexOf(nameEQ) == 0) return c.substring(nameEQ.length,c.length);
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.eraseCookie = function(name) {
		Dsq.Utils.createCookie(name,"",-1);
	};

	this.deleteNode = function(node) {
		if(node) {
			this.deleteChildren(node);
			if(typeof node.outerHTML != 'undefined') { node.outerHTML = ''; }
			else if(node.parentNode) { node.parentNode.removeChild(node); }
			delete node;
		}
	};

	this.deleteChildren = function(node) {
		if(node) {
			for(var x = node.childNodes.length-1; x >= 0; x--) {
				var childNode = node.childNodes[x];
				if(childNode.hasChildNodes()) { this.deleteChildren(childNode); }
				if(typeof childNode.outerHTML != 'undefined') { childNode.outerHTML = ''; }
				else node.removeChild(childNode);
				delete childNode;
			}
		}
	};

	this.findPos = function(obj) {
		var curleft = 0;
		var curtop = 0;
		if (obj.offsetParent) {
			do {
				curleft += obj.offsetLeft;
				curtop += obj.offsetTop;
			} while (obj = obj.offsetParent);
		}
		return [curleft,curtop];
	};

	this.getWindowSize = function() {
		var windowWidth = -1;
		var windowHeight = -1;

		if(typeof(window.innerWidth) == 'number') { //Non-IE
			windowWidth = window.innerWidth;
			windowHeight = window.innerHeight;
		} else if(document.documentElement) { // IE 6+ in 'standards compliant mode'
			windowWidth = document.documentElement.clientWidth || document.body.clientWidth;
			windowHeight = document.documentElement.clientHeight || document.body.clientHeight;
		}

		return [windowWidth, windowHeight];
	}

	this.getScrollPos = function() {
		var scrollWidth, scrollTop;

		if(document.documentElement && (document.documentElement.scrollTop || document.documentElement.scrollWidth)) {
			scrollWidth = document.documentElement.scrollWidth;
			// IE is weird here.  If no doctype is provided, document.body.scrollTop is 0,
			// otherwise document.documentElement.scrollTop is 0.
			scrollTop = document.documentElement.scrollTop || document.body.scrollTop;
		} else if(document.body.scrollTop && document.body.scrollWidth) {
			scrollWidth = document.body.scrollWidth;
			scrollTop = document.body.scrollTop;
		}

		return [scrollWidth, scrollTop];
	}

	this.addEventListener = function(instance, eventName, listener) {
		var listenerFn = listener;
		if (instance.addEventListener) {
			instance.addEventListener(eventName, listenerFn, false);
		} else if (instance.attachEvent) {
			listenerFn = function() {
				listener(window.event);
			};
			instance.attachEvent("on" + eventName, listenerFn);
		} else {
			throw new Error("Event registration not supported");
		}
		return {
			instance: instance,
			name: eventName,
			listener: listenerFn
		};
	};

	this.removeEventListener = function(event) {
		var instance = event.instance;
		if (instance.removeEventListener) {
			instance.removeEventListener(event.name, event.listener, false);
		} else if (instance.detachEvent) {
			instance.detachEvent("on" + event.name, event.listener);
		}
	};

	this.fixIframesIE = function(id) {
		var disqusThread = Dsq.$(disqus_container_id);
		var iframes = disqusThread.getElementsByTagName('iframe');

		if(id) {
			var container = Dsq.$(id);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-content');
		}

		for(i = 0; i < iframes.length; i++) {
			if (container) {
				iframes[i].style.width = container.offsetWidth;
			}
		}
	};

	this.getElementsByClassName = function(oElm, strTagName, strClassName) {
	/* Credit: Jonathan Snook [http://www.snook.ca/jonathan], Robert Nyman [http://www.robertnyman.com] */
		var arrElements = (strTagName == "*" && oElm.all)? oElm.all : oElm.getElementsByTagName(strTagName);
		var arrReturnElements = new Array();
		strClassName = strClassName.replace(/\-/g, "\\-");
		var oRegExp = new RegExp("(^|\\s)" + strClassName + "(\\s|$)");
		var oElement;
		for(var i = 0; i < arrElements.length; i++) {
			oElement = arrElements[i];
			if(oRegExp.test(oElement.className)) {
				arrReturnElements.push(oElement);
			}
		}
		return (arrReturnElements);
	};

	this.postToUrl = function(url, post_data, opt_redirect) {
		var form = document.createElement('form');
		var iframe_container = document.createElement('div');
		var id = 'dsq-temp-iframe-' + (new Date()).getTime();

		form.method = 'POST';
		form.action = url;
		if (!opt_redirect) {
			form.target = id;
		}
		iframe_container.innerHTML = '<iframe style="display:none" name="' + id + '" id="' + id + '"></iframe>';

		for(var key in post_data) {
			if(post_data.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				var input = document.createElement('input');
				input.name = key;
				input.type = 'hidden';
				input.value = post_data[key];

				form.appendChild(input);
			}
		}

		Dsq.$b.appendChild(iframe_container);
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(form);
		form.submit();
	};

	// Strips integer id from id of element in the form ('some-id-###')
	this.extractId = function(e) {
		var chunks = e.id.split('-');
		if(chunks.length <= 1) {
			return 0;
		} else {
			var retval = parseInt(chunks[chunks.length-1]);
			return !isNaN(retval) ? retval : null;
		}
	};

	this.getStyle = function(el, styleProp) {
		if(el.currentStyle) {
			var y = el.currentStyle[styleProp];
		} else if(window.getComputedStyle) {
			var y = document.defaultView.getComputedStyle(el, null).getPropertyValue(styleProp);
		}

		if(y == 'transparent' || y == '') {
			this.getStyle(el.parentNode, styleProp);
		} else {
			return y;
		}
	};

	this.execScript = function(url, append_qs, container) {
		var script = document.createElement('script');
		append_qs = typeof append_qs == 'undefined' ? true : append_qs;
		container = container || Dsq.container;

		if(append_qs) {
			var j = (url.indexOf('?') >= 0) ? '&' : '?';
			url += j + (new Date()).getTime();
		}
		script.type = 'text/javascript';
		script.charset = 'UTF-8';
		script.src = url;
		container.appendChild(script);
		return script;
	};

	this.pluralize = function(num, singular, plural) {
		return (num != 1) ? plural || 's' : singular || '';
	};

	this.getRequestParams = function(queryString /* optional */) {
		var pairs, tuple;
		var params = {};

		queryString = queryString || window.location.search.substring(1);
		pairs = queryString.split('&');

		for (var i = 0, pair; pair = pairs[i]; i++) {
			tuple = pair.split('=');
			params[tuple[0]] = (tuple[1] || true);
		}

		return params;
	};

	this.addCssRule = function(selector, styleText, index) {
		var stylesheet;
		index = index || 0;

		if(!this._styleSheet) {
			var styleEl = document.createElement('style');
			document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(styleEl);
			this._styleSheet = styleEl.sheet;
			if(!this._styleSheet) {
				// IE does not like our newly created stylesheet.
				this._styleSheet = document.styleSheets[document.styleSheets.length-1];
			}
		}
		stylesheet = this._styleSheet;

		if(stylesheet.insertRule) {
			var ruleText = selector + ' { ' + styleText + ' }';
			if(index == -1) {
				index = stylesheet.cssRules.length;
			}
			stylesheet.insertRule(ruleText, index);
		} else if(stylesheet.addRule) {
			stylesheet.addRule(selector, styleText, index);
		}
	};

	this.forEachIn = function(obj, callback) {
		for(var key in obj) {
			if(obj.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				callback(key, obj[key]);
			}
		}
	};

	this._interpolateGlobalContext = {
		// values that get used a lot and are global to the request
		'profile_url': Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE,

		'disqus_url': Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url,
		'media_url': Dsq.jsonData.settings.media_url,
		'request_username': Dsq.jsonData.request.username,
		'request_display_username': Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username,
		'forum_name': Dsq.jsonData.forum.name
	};

	this.renderFromContextStack = function(key, contexts) {
		// Returns the first instance of `key` in the array of objects `contexts` or else ''
		for (var i=0; i<contexts.length; i++) {
			if (contexts[i][key] !== undefined) {
				return String(contexts[i][key]);
			}
		}
		throw new Error('key ' + key + ' not found in context');
	};

	var that = this;
	this.interpolate = function(fmt, opt_localContext) {
		// Interpolate `fmt` named-format string with an assumed global context.
		// Based on `interpolate` in django.views.i18n
		var contextStack = [opt_localContext || {}, that._interpolateGlobalContext];
		return fmt.replace(/%\(\w+\)s/g, function(match){
			return that.renderFromContextStack(match.slice(2,-2), contextStack);
		});
	};

	this.stripTags = function(s) {
		// Removes HTML tags from `s`
		return s.replace(/(<([^>]+)>)/g,"");

	};

	this.assert = function(b) {
		if (!b) {
			throw new Error('Assertion error.');
		}
	};

};
// Dsq.Utils

/**
 * Dsq.Popup: Popup helper functions.
 */
Dsq.Popup = new function() {
	this.timeHide = new Array();
	this.timeShow = new Array();
	this.activePopup = {};
	this.profileCache = {};
	this.statusCache = {};

	this.showTimer = function(post_id) {
		// clear the hide timer
		clearTimeout(this.timeHide[post_id]);

		// start the timer
		if(!Dsq.Popup.profileIsOn && !Dsq.Thread.adminIsOn) {
			this.timeShow[post_id] = setTimeout("Dsq.Popup.popProfile(\"" + post_id + "\")", 400);
		}
	};

	this.hideTimer = function(post_id) {
		// clear the show timer
		clearTimeout(this.timeShow[post_id]);
	};

	this.updateProfile = function(username) {
		// Callback from /embed/profile.js
		if (this.statusCache[username]) {
			var statusEl = Dsq.$('dsq-profile-status-' + username);
			statusEl.innerHTML = this.statusCache[username];
			statusEl.style.display = 'block';
		}

		if (this.profileCache[username]) {
			var _cache = this.profileCache[username];

			var _genhtml = function(text) { return '<span><big>' + text + '</big></span>'; };
			var _no_comments = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_COMMENTS(_cache.comments_count));
			var _no_likes = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_LIKES(_cache.likes_count));
			var _no_points = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_POINTS(_cache.points));

			var statsEl = Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-user-stats-' + username);
			statsEl.innerHTML = '';

			if (Dsq.jsonData.users[username].registered) {
				statsEl.innerHTML = _no_comments + _no_likes;
			}
			statsEl.innerHTML += _no_points;

			var activeSites = '';
			for (var i = 0; i < _cache.active_sites.length; i++) {
				var site = _cache.active_sites[i];
				activeSites += '<li><a href="' + site.url + '"> \
					<img src="' + site.favicon + '"/ width="16" height="16"/></a>\
					<a href="' + site.url + '">' + site.name + '</a></li>';
			}
			if (activeSites !== '') {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + username).innerHTML = activeSites;
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + username).innerHTML = 'This site.';
			}

			var moderatedSites = '';
			for (var i = 0; i < _cache.moderated_sites.length; i++) {
				var site = _cache.moderated_sites[i];
				moderatedSites += '<li><a href="' + site.url + '"> \
					<img src="' + site.favicon + '"/ width="16" height="16"/></a>\
					<a href="' + site.url + '">' + site.name + '</a></li>';
			}
			if (moderatedSites !== '') {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-moderated-' + username).innerHTML = moderatedSites;
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-moderated-wrapper-' + username).innerHTML = '';
			}
		}

		// Reposition popup after full HTML is rendered
		if(Dsq.Popup.activePopup && Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el) {
			Dsq.Popup.initPopup(Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el, Dsq.Popup.activePopup.id, Dsq.Popup.activePopup.type);
		}

	};

	this.showCookieMsgs = function() {
		var title = '';
		var message = '';
		var numAlerts = 0;

		Dsq.Utils.forEachIn(Dsq.jsonData.cookie_messages, function(k, v) {
			if (!v) return;

			switch(k) {
				// Cookie: Twitter
				case 'post_twitter':
					if (v === 'error') {
						title = 'Twitter Error!';
						message += '<li id="dsq-msg-twitter-error">Oops, we couldn\'t tweet this comment. Please check your <a href="http://disqus.com/account/services">account settings</a>.</li>';
					} else {
						var _msg = v.split(':');
						title = 'Tweeted!';
						message += '<li id="dsq-msg-twitter-success">Your comment was successfully tweeted. <a href="http://twitter.com/' + _msg[0] + '/status/' + _msg[1] + '">Click here to view the tweet</a>.</li>';
					}
					break;
				// Cookie: Unapproved Post
				case 'post_not_approved':
					title = 'Comment awaiting approval by a moderator';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-post-not-approved">Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.</li>';
					break;
				// Cookie: Profile Found
				case 'post_has_profile':
					title = 'Use your existing commenter profile';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-post-has-profile">You have just posted your commment as a <span class="dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span>, but you may already have a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile.<br /><br /><a href="http://disqus.com/claim">Log in and claim this comment!</a></li>';
					break;
				case 'user_created':
					var _data = v.split(':');
					title = 'Profile created!';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-user-created">You have just created a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile, the best way to claim, manage, and track your comments all over the web. \
					<br /><br />A confirmation is being sent to <strong>' + _data[1] + '</strong>. Please check for this email in order to verify your profile. \
					<ul class="dsq-list-tick"> \
						<li>Your username is <strong>' + _data[0] +'</strong>. <a href="http://disqus.com/people/' + _data[0] + '/" target="_blank">Click here to view your public profile</a>.</li> \
						<li>Be sure to set your profile picture, as well as connect your <span class="dsq-badge-facebook">Facebook</span> and <span class="dsq-badge-twitter">Twitter</span> accounts. <a href="http://disqus.com/account/" target="_blank">Click here for account settings</a>.</li> \
					</ul> \
					</li>'
					break;
				default:
					break;
			}
			numAlerts++;
		});

		if(numAlerts > 1) {
			message = '<ul class="dsq-list-bluebullet">' + message;
			message += '</ul>';
			title = 'Thanks for posting!';
		}
		if(numAlerts > 0) {
			if(typeof(disqus_cookie_msgs) == 'function') {
				disqus_cookie_msgs(message, title);
			} else {
				Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
			}
		}
	};

	this.helpBadges = function(post_id) {
		var html = ' \
			<ul class="dsq-popup-help"> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span> has a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile with a confirmed email address.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span> has a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile, but has not yet confirmed his or her email address.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span> is not logged in with any account and has not claimed his or her comments.</li> \
				<li class="dsq-help-otheraccts">Other accounts</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-facebook">Facebook</span> is using his or her Facebook profile via Facebook Connect.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-twitter">Twitter</span> is using his or her Twitter profile via Twitter Sign-in.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-openid">OpenID</span> is using his or her OpenID.</li> \
			</ul> \
		';

		this.popModal(html, 'Help: Types of Commenters', post_id);
		return;
	};

	this.permalink = function(post_id) {
		var header = 'Link to this comment';
		var body = '<strong>You are anchored to</strong>:<br />' + document.location.protocol + '//' + document.location.host + document.location.pathname + document.location.search + '#comment-' + post_id;

		this.popModal(body, header, post_id);
	};

	this.login = function(header, body) {
		var h = header || 'Login or Register';
		var b = body || '';
		b += Dsq.Templates.frameLogin({id: 'dsq-popup-login'});
		b += '</iframe>'; // HACK: Sometimes there is something funky with the IFRAME SRC that causes no end tag
		this.popModal(b, h, null, true, 'dsq-popup-login');
	};

	this.blacklist = function(id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		var title = 'Add to Blacklist';
		var message = ' \
		Adding this person to the blacklist will block him or her from commenting on this site. Check the following types that you would like to add to the blacklist:'
		+ (userData['registered'] ?
			'<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
				<input id="dsq-blacklist-username" type="checkbox" checked> \
				<label for="dsq-blacklist-username"><strong>Username</strong>: ' + userData['username'] + '</label> \
			</div>'
			: '')
		+ (_meta.email ?
			'<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
				<input id="dsq-blacklist-email" type="checkbox" checked> \
				<label for="dsq-blacklist-email"><strong>Email address</strong>: ' + _meta.email + '</label> \
			</div>'
			: '')
		+ '<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
			<input id="dsq-blacklist-ip" type="checkbox" onclick="Dsq.$(\'dsq-blacklist-ip-warning\').style.display=\'block\'"> \
			<label for="dsq-blacklist-ip"><strong>IP address</strong>: ' + _meta.ip + '</label> \
		</div> \
		';

		message += ' \
			<p id="dsq-blacklist-ip-warning" style="display:none">	\
				Note: Blocking this person\'s IP address may also unintentionally prevent others, who share his/her IP address, from commenting on this site. \
				This may include people who are sharing the same computer, living in the same house, or using the same Internet provider. Only block an IP address as a last resort. \
			</p> \
		';

		message += ' \
			<p style="text-align:center"><button type="button" onclick="Dsq.Post.blockUser(' + id + '); this.disabled=true; this.innerHTML=\'Just one moment...\'">Add to Blacklist</button></p> \
		';

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
	};

	this.remoteAccountSettings = function() {
		var body = '';
		// Set up IFrame.
		var params = {};
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/_auth/embed/remote_settings/';
		var attributes = {id: 'dsq-popup-account-settings'};
		if (typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}

		body = Dsq.Templates._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
		this.popModal(body, 'Account Settings', null, true, 'dsq-popup-account-settings');
	};

	this.popModal = function(message, title, post_id, use_listener, extra_classes) {
		var container = document.createElement('div');
		var header, body;

		Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);

		if(typeof(title) == 'undefined') { title = ''; }
		if(typeof(use_listener) == 'undefined') { use_listener = true; }

		if(post_id) {
			container.id = 'dsq-popup-message-' + post_id;
		} else {
			container.id = 'dsq-popup-message';
		}

		header = title;
		body = message;

		container.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.popupModal(header, body);
		Dsq.Popup.initPopup(container, post_id, 'message', extra_classes);
		if(use_listener) {
			Dsq.Popup.popupListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', Dsq.Popup._closePopup);
		}
	};

	this.popAlert = this.popModal;

	this.loading = function(post_id) {
		var title = Dsq.Strings.JUST_A_MOMENT;
		var body = '<div style="text-align:center; padding: 5px 0 10px 0"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading.gif" alt="" /></div>'
		Dsq.Popup.lightbox(body, title, post_id);
	};

	this.lightbox = function(message, title, post_id) {
		// Wraps Dsq.Popup.popModal

		var overlay = document.createElement('div');
		overlay.id = 'dsq-overlay';
		overlay.className = 'dsq-overlay';
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(overlay);
		
		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title, post_id, false, 'dsq-lightbox');
	};

	this.popProfile = function(post_id, userKey) {
		var post = Dsq.jsonData['posts'][post_id];
		if (post && post.has_been_anonymized) {
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('This message was anonymized by its previous owner.', 'Anonymized', post_id);
			return;
		}

		if(post_id) {
			userKey = Dsq.jsonData['posts'][post_id].user_key;	
		}
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][userKey];
		var elId = 'dsq-popup-profile-' + userKey;
		var container = document.createElement('div');

		if(this.activePopup.el) {
			this._closePopup(null, true);
			if(this.activePopup.linkClicked) {
				this.activePopup.linkClicked = false;
				return;
			}
		}

		container.id = elId;
		container.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.popupProfile(userKey);

		this.initPopup(container, post_id, 'profile');
		this.popupListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', this._closePopup);

		if(!this.profileCache[userKey]) {
			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/embed/profile.js'
				+ '?username=' + userKey
				+ '&anon=' + (userData['registered'] ? 0 : 1)
				+ '&f=' + Dsq.jsonData['request'].forum);
		} else {
			this.updateProfile(userKey);
		}
	};

	this._closePopup = function(e, force) {
		var activePopup = Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el;
		var id = Dsq.Popup.activePopup.id;
		var link = 'dsq-avatar-' + id; // HACK: Specific to profile toggle target

		// HACK: This event should be gone if there is no active popup.
		if(!activePopup) {
			return;
		}
		if(force || !Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, activePopup.id)) {
			// TODO: This is breaking iE?
			if(Dsq.Popup.popupListener) {
				Dsq.Utils.removeEventListener(Dsq.Popup.popupListener);
			}
			
			// Kill overlay
			var overlay = Dsq.$('dsq-overlay');
			if(overlay) { Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(overlay); }
			
			try {
				Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(activePopup);
			} catch(e) {
				// HACK: IE6 throws an error when using deleteNode() with a node containing a <table> in the html.
				activePopup.parentNode.removeChild(activePopup);
			}
			Dsq.Popup.activePopup = {};
		}

		if(!force && Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, link)) {
 			Dsq.Popup.activePopup.linkClicked = true;
		}

	};

	this.initPopup = function(popup, post_id, type, extra_classes) {
		popup.className = 'dsq-popup dsq-popup-' + type + ' ' + (extra_classes ? extra_classes : '');
		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6 || Dsq.Utils.ie7) {
			// HACK: We can't modify the body before it's ready, so we need
			//       to use an IE-safe "DOMReady" workaround before loading
			//       our popup.
			Dsq.Utils.execOnReady(function() {Dsq.$b.appendChild(popup); });
		} else {
			Dsq.$b.appendChild(popup);
		}

		popup.style.display = 'block';

		var xPos = (Dsq.Utils.getWindowSize()[0] - popup.offsetWidth) / 2;
		var yPos = (Dsq.Utils.getWindowSize()[1] - popup.offsetHeight) / 2;

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) {
			yPos += Dsq.Utils.getScrollPos()[1];
		}

		popup.style.left = xPos + 'px';
		popup.style.top = yPos + 'px';

		Dsq.Popup.activePopup = {
			'el' : popup,
			'id' : post_id,
			'type': type,
			'linkClicked' : false
		};
	};

	this.isClicked = function(e, id) {
		var t = e.target || e.srcElement;
		while(t && t.parentNode) {
			if(t.id == id) {
				return true;
			}

			t = t.parentNode;
		}
		return false;
	};
};
// Dsq.Popup

/**
 * Dsq.Templates
 */
Dsq.Templates = new function() {
	/*
	 * Counter keeping track of the number of posts iterated over.
	 */
	this.postLoopCounter = 0;
	this.filters = {};
	this.addPostContainer = 'dsq-post-add';
	this.textareaContainer = 'dsq-post-add';

	this.registerTemplate = function(name, func) {
		this['$$_' + name] = func;

		if(typeof DsqLocal.Filters != 'undefined'
		&& typeof DsqLocal.Filters[name] == 'function') {
			// Push filters to this.filters to unify code.
			this.filters[name] = this.filters[name] || [];
			this.filters[name].push(DsqLocal.Filters[name]);
		}

		this[name] = function() {
			var ret;

			if(typeof DsqLocal.Templates != 'undefined'
			&& typeof DsqLocal.Templates[name] == 'function') {
				ret = DsqLocal.Templates[name].apply(this, arguments);
			}

			if(ret === undefined) {
				ret = this['$$_' + name].apply(this, arguments);
			}

			if(this.filters[name]) {
				var args = [ret];

				args.push.apply(args, arguments);
				for(var i = 0; i < this.filters[name].length; i++) {
					ret = this.filters[name][i].apply(this, args);
				}
			}

			return ret;
		};
	};

	this.registerFilter = function(name, func) {
		this.filters[name] = this.filters[name] || [];
		this.filters[name].push(func);
	};

	/**
	 * Dsq.Templates.Filters
	 */
	this.Filters = new function() {
		this.commentContainer = function(post_id, s) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			var classes = [];
			if(Dsq.jsonData.request.page > 1) {
				classes.push('dsq-append');
			}

			//
			// Extra classes used for custom themes
			//

			if(_meta.depth) {
				classes.push('dsq-comment-child', 'dsq-depth-' + _meta.depth, 'dsq-parent-is-' + _meta.parent_post_id);
			}


			//

			if(_meta.author_is_creator) {
				// TODO: We need to deprecate the "special" class since it is not properly prefixed.
				classes.push('special', 'dsq-special');
			}
			if(_meta.author_is_moderator) {
				classes.push('dsq-moderator');
			}
			classes.push(['dsq-odd', 'dsq-even'][Dsq.Templates.postLoopCounter % 2]);

			s = s.substring(0, s.lastIndexOf('>'));
			return s + ' class="dsq-comment ' + classes.join(' ') + '" style="margin-left:' + _meta.depth*30 + 'px">';
		};

		this.commentContent = function(post_id, s) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			if (_meta.killed) {
				return '<em>Comment removed.</em>';
			} else if (!_meta.approved) {
				return '<em>This comment was flagged for review.</em>';
			}

			s = s.replace(Dsq.MEDIA_POST_RE, Dsq.MediaPostHandler);
			return s;
		};
	};

	//
	// Thread
	//
	// TODO: These need to be stripped of all Django template tags.

	this.authPost = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {
			return '';
		}
		var result = [];
		result = result.concat([
				'<div id="dsq-auth"',
						Dsq.jsonData.integration.reply_position ? 'class="dsq-auth-bottom"' : '',
						'>',
					'<div class="dsq-by">',
						'<a href="http://disqus.com" target="_blank">',
							(Dsq.jsonData.integration.disqus_logo ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img src="%(media_url)s/images/embed/by-disqus.png" alt="discussion by DISQUS">') :
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img src="%(media_url)s/images/embed/dsq-button-120x19.png" alt="discussion by DISQUS">')
							),
						'</a>',
					'</div>',
					'<div class="dsq-auth-header">',
						'<h3 id="dsq-add-new-comment" class="dsq-h3-addcomment">',
								Dsq.Strings.ADD_NEW_COMMENT,
						'</h3>',
						'<div id="dsq-login">',
						(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated && Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
								? '<p class="dsq-login-message" id="dsq-login-message">You are commenting as a <a class="dsq-help" title="Click for more information" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges(); return false">Guest</a>. You may select one to log into:</p>'
								: '')
		]);
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
			result = result.concat([
							Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
								'<a id="dsq-login-toggle" href="%(disqus_url)s%(login_url)s?next=article:%(thread_id)s" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false"><img class="dsq-login-icon" src="%(media_url)s/images/dsq-profile-btn.png" title="%(log_into)s" alt="%(log_into)s"/></a>',
								{login_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGIN, thread_id: Dsq.jsonData.thread.id, log_into: Dsq.Strings.LOG_INTO_DISQUS}
								),
							'&nbsp; ',
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ?
								'<div id="dsq-fbc-login" onlogin="DisqusFbcParentController.onLogin()" size="medium" background="light" length="short" style="display:inline; margin-right:7px"></div>' :
								''
							),
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
									'<div id="dsq-twitter-login" class="dsq-twitter-login" onclick="Dsq.Twitter.startTwitterConnect();" style="display:inline; cursor: pointer"><img src="%(media_url)s/images/twitter-signin-short.png" style="margin-right:7px" /></div>', {}) : ''),
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
									'<div id="dsq-openid-login" class="dsq-openid-login" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.requestURL();" style="display:inline; cursor:pointer;"><img src="%(media_url)s/images/openid-login-button.png"/></div>', {}
								) : '')
			]);
		}
		result = result.concat([
						'</div>', // dsq-login
					'</div>', // dsq-auth-header
					'<div id="dsq-authenticated" class="dsq-authenticated" ',
						Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated ? 'style="display:block"' : '',
						'>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-pic">',
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">' +
																			'<img class="dsq-post-avatar" src="%(avatar_url)s" alt="" /></a>',
																			{avatar_url: Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR,
																			url: (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
																					 ? Dsq.jsonData.request.url
																					 : Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE) }),
						'</div>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-info">',
							'<ul>',
								'<li>',
									(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(
												Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">%(request_display_username)s</a>', {url:Dsq.jsonData.request.url})
										  )
										: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(
												Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(profile_url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">%(request_display_username)s</a>')
											)
									),
								'</li>',
								'<li class="logout">',
									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img class="dsq-login-icon" src="%(media_url)s/images/dsqicon12.png" alt="%(logged_in_as)s"/>&nbsp',
											{logged_in_as: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username)})
										: ''),

									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="%(logout_from_disqus)s">',
											{logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN, logout_from_disqus: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGOUT_FROM('DISQUS')})
										: ((Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'twitter')
												? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('using Twitter (<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="Logout">Logout</a>)',
												 {logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN})
												: ((Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'openid')
													 ? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('using OpenID (<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="Logout">Logout</a>)',
													 {logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN})
													 : ''
													)
											)
									),

									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote ? Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGOUT_FROM('<span class="logo-disqus">DISQUS</span>') : ''),
									'</a>',
								'</li>',
							'</ul>',
						'</div>',
					'</div>'
		]);
		if (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect) {
			result = result.concat([
					'<div id="dsq-fbc-authenticated" class="dsq-authenticated">',
						'<div id="dsq-fbc-profilepic" class="dsq-authenticated-pic" uid="loggedinuser" type="FB.XFBML.ProfilePic" size="square" facebook-logo="true"></div>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-info">',
							'<ul>',
								'<li>',
									'Logged in as <span id="dsq-fbc-name" uid="loggedinuser" type="FB.XFBML.Name" linked="true" useyou="false"></span>',
								'</li>',
								'<li class="logout">using Facebook Connect <a href="#" onclick="javascript:DisqusFbcParentController.logout();return false;">(Logout)</a></li>',
							'</ul>',
						'</div>',
					'</div>'
			]);
		}
		result = result.concat([
				'</div>', // dsq-auth
				'<div id="dsq-toolbar-items">',
				'</div>'
		]);
		result = result.concat([
					//
					//
					//
				((!Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post && !Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) ?
					// Needs to be translated:
					('<p id="dsq-no-anon-msg">Required: Please log into <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> ' +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ? 'or connect with Facebook ' : '') +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ? 'or sign in with Twitter ' : '') +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ? 'or sign in using OpenID ' : '') +
					Dsq.Utils.interpolate('to comment on <strong>%(forum_name)s</strong>.</p>')) :
					''
				),
				'<div id="dsq-post-add"></div>',
				'<div style="margin:10px 0">',
				((Dsq.jsonData.forum.use_media) ?
						'<a href="#" id="dsq-media-link" onclick="Dsq.Post.showMenu(this, false, \'media\'); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.USE_MEDIA + ' <small>&#9660;</small></a>' :
						''),
				'</div>'
		]);
		return result.join('');
	};


	this.header = function() {

		var html = '\<h3 id="dsq-comments-count" class="dsq-h3-commentcount">\
	 <span id="dsq-num-posts">97</span> Comments\
	 &nbsp;\
	 <span class="dsq-item-feed">\
	 <a href="http://scobleizer.disqus.com/the_questioning_of_career_life_family_love_follows_grief_taking_a_week_off_of_blogging/latest.rss"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/bullet-feed.png"></a>\
	 </span>\
	 </h3>\
	 <div id="dsq-options" style="margin:15px 0">\
	 <span class="dsq-item-sort">\
	 Sort by\
	 <select id="dsq-sort-select" onchange="Dsq.Thread.sortBy(this.value);">\
	 <option value="hot" selected="selected">Popular now</option>\
	 <option value="best" >Best Rating</option>\
	 <option value="newest" >Newest first</option>\
	 <option value="oldest" >Oldest first</option>\
	 </select>\
	 &nbsp;\
	 </span>\
	 <span class="dsq-item-cp"><a href="http://scobleizer.disqus.com/the_questioning_of_career_life_family_love_follows_grief_taking_a_week_off_of_blogging/">Community Page</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>\
	 <span class="dsq-item-subscribe">\
	 <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/email.png" style="width:12px;height:12px;vertical-align:middle">\
	 <span id="dsq-subscribe">\
	 <a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1); return false">Subscribe by email</a>\
	 </span>\
	 </span>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-alerts">\
	 <p>Comments for this page are closed.</p>\
	 </div>\
		';

		

		
		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) { 
			html = ' \
			<div class="dsq-alert-message dsq-upgrade-message"> \
				<strong>Disqus upgrade available.</strong> Hi ' + Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username + ', this message is being displayed to you because you are a moderator of this site. <a href="#" onclick="Dsq.$(\'dsq-upgrade-message\').style.display=\'block\';this.style.display=\'none\';return false">Click here for details.</a> \
				<div style="display:none; margin-top:10px;" id="dsq-upgrade-message"> \
					A new theme is available with added features. <a href="http://disqus.com/comments/settings/' + Dsq.jsonData.forum.url + '/?p=customize">To change your theme, click here</a> and choose the theme Narcissus. \
					If you do not upgrade, you are missing out on features such as: real-time commenting, new sign-in integrations, and an upgrade interface. \
					<strong>This message will automatically go away in one week.</strong> \
				</div> \
			</div> \
			' + html; 
		}
		return html;
	};

	this.footer = function() {
		var html = Dsq.Templates.pagination();

		
			html += Dsq.Templates.authPost();
		

		html += Dsq.Templates.reactions();

		
			html += Dsq.Templates.trackbacks();
		

		return html;
	};

	this.pagination = function() {
		var html = '';
		
		if (Dsq.$('dsq-pagination')) { Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML = ''; }
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.thread.paginate) { return ''; }

		//
		// TODO: num_paginator still uses the template tag for pagination, 
		// 		while append_paginator does it all in JavaScript.
		//		This should all be in JavaScript.
		//

		if (Dsq.jsonData.thread.num_pages > 1 && Dsq.jsonData.request.page < Dsq.jsonData.thread.num_pages) {
			html = ' \<a class="dsq-paginate-append-text" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.paginate(Dsq.jsonData.request.page + 1, this); return false">Show more comments...</a>\
	 <button type="button" class="dsq-button-small dsq-paginate-append-button" onclick="Dsq.Thread.paginate(Dsq.jsonData.request.page + 1, this);">Load more comments</button>\
			';
		}
		
		if (Dsq.$('dsq-pagination')) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML = html;
			return '';
		} else {
			return '<div id="dsq-pagination" class="dsq-pagination">' + html + '</div>';
		}
	};

	this.trackbacks = function() {
		var html = '';

		if(typeof DsqLocal != 'undefined' && DsqLocal.trackback_url && DsqLocal.trackbacks) {
			var trackbacks = DsqLocal.trackbacks;
			var trackback_url = DsqLocal.trackback_url;
		} else {
			var trackbacks = [
			
			
			];
			var trackback_url = 'http://scobleizer.disqus.com/the_questioning_of_career_life_family_love_follows_grief_taking_a_week_off_of_blogging/trackback/';
		}

		html += '<div class="dsq-item-trackback">Trackback URL&nbsp;&nbsp;<input class="dsq-trackback-url" onclick="this.select()" readonly="true" value="' + trackback_url + '"></div>';

		if(trackbacks.length) {
			html += '<ul id="dsq-references">'
			for(var i = 0; i < trackbacks.length; i++) {
				var trackback = trackbacks[i];
				html += '<li><cite><a href="' + trackback.author_url + '" rel="nofollow">' + trackback.author_name + '</a></cite> \
						<p class="dsq-meta">' + trackback.date + '</p> \
						<p class="dsq-content">' + trackback.excerpt + '</p></li>';
			}
			html += '</ul>';
			html = '<h3 class="dsq-h3-trackbacks">Trackbacks</h3>' + html;
		}

		return html;
	}

	this.showRetweets = function(id, limit, element_id /* Optional */) {
		var source, html = '';

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			if (reaction.id === id) {
				source = reaction.retweets;
			}
		}

		if (source) {
			if (limit === 0) {
				limit = source.length;
			}

			for (var j = 0; j < limit; j++) {
				var rt = source[j];
				html += '<a href="' + rt.url + '">' + rt.author_name + '</a>'	+ ((j === (limit - 1)) ? '.' : ', ');
			}
		}

		if (element_id === undefined) {
			return html;
		}

		var element = document.getElementById(element_id);
		element.innerHTML = html;
		return element;
	};

	this.showMoreReactions = function(reactions, has_more, start, limit) {
		var link = document.getElementById('dsq-show-more-reactions');
		var container = link.parentNode;
		container.removeChild(link);

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = reactions[i]; i++) {
			var el = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (el) {
				container.innerHTML += el;
			}
		}

		if (has_more) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = start;
			var l = limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			container.innerHTML += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions"><a href="#" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</a></li>';
		}
	};

	this.generateReactionHTML = function(reaction) {
		if (reaction.body === null || reaction.body == '') {
			return;
		}

		if (reaction.author_name === '') {
			reaction.author_name = '&nbsp;';
		}

		if (reaction.url === '') {
			reaction.url = reaction.get_service_url;
		}

		/* Reaction HTML begins */
		var item = '<li class="dsq-reaction" id="dsq-reaction-' + reaction.id + '">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-header">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-header-avatar">';

		if (reaction.author_url && reaction.author_url !== '') {
			item += '<a target="_blank" href="' + reaction.author_url +'">';
		} else {
			item += '<a target="_blank" href="#" onclick="return false;">';
		}

		if (reaction.avatar_url && reaction.avatar_url !== '') {
			item += '<img src="' + reaction.avatar_url + '"/>';
		} else {
			item += '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/noavatar32.png"/>';
		}

		var service_icon = (reaction.get_service_name == 'trackback' || reaction.get_service_name == 'pingback' ? 'rss' : reaction.get_service_name.replace(' ', ''));
		item += '<img class="dsq-service-icon" src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/reactions/services/' + service_icon + '.png"/>'
			+ '</a></div>'
			+ '<cite><span>' + reaction.author_name + '</span></cite>'
			+ '<span class="dsq-header-meta"><a class="dsq-header-time">' + reaction.date_created + '</a></span>'
			+ '</div><div class="dsq-reaction-body">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-message">' + reaction.body + '</div>'
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-footer">From <a class="dsq-service-name" target="_blank" href="' + reaction.url + '">' + reaction.get_service_name + '</a> '
			+ 'via <a href="' + reaction.source_url + '">' + (reaction.source == 'backtype' ? 'BackType' : 'UberVU') + '</a>'
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator ? '&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;<a class="dsq-hide-reaction" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Reaction.hide(' + reaction.id + '); return false;">Hide</a>' : '') + '</div></div>';

		if(reaction.retweets) {
			var num_retweets = reaction.retweets.length;
			if (num_retweets > 0) {
				item += '<div class="dsq-reaction-retweets">';
				if (num_retweets == 1) {
					item += 'One more retweet from <a href="' + reaction.retweets[0].url + '">'  + reaction.retweets[0].author_name + '</a>';
				} else {
					item += (num_retweets + ' more retweets from ');

					item += '<span id="dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '">';
					var n_tweets = (num_retweets > 15) ? 15 : num_retweets;
					item += Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(reaction.id, n_tweets);

					if (n_tweets != num_retweets) {
						item += '</span> <a onclick="Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(' + reaction.id + ', 0, \'dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '\');'
							+ 'this.parentNode.removeChild(this); return false;" href="#">Show all</a>';
					}
				}
				item += '</div>';
			}
		}

		item += '</li>'; /* Reaction HTML ends */
		return item;
	};

	this.reactions = function() {
		var html, reaction;

		if (Dsq.jsonData.reactions === undefined || Dsq.jsonData.reactions.length === 0) {
			return '';
		}

		html = '';
		for (var i = 0; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			var item = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (item) {
				html += item;
			}
		}

		if (Dsq.jsonData.has_more_reactions) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_start;
			var l = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			html += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions"><a href="#" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</a></li>';
		}

		return '<h3 class="dsq-h3-reactions">Reactions</h3><ul id="dsq-reactions" class="dsq-reactions">' + html + '</ul>';
	};
	
	this.missingPermissions = function() {
		return '	<p>Comments for this page are closed.</p>\n';
	};

	//
	// Post
	//

	this.prependPost = function(post_id) {
		var html = '<div id="comment-' + post_id + '"></div>';
		return html;
	};

	this.appendPost = function(post_id) {
		var html = '<div id="dsq-comment-reply-' + post_id + '"></div>';
		return html;
	};

	this.postPrependHeader = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(null, post_id);
			var html = '';
			var hiddenThreshold = 3; // Define # of services to show before stuffing them in hidden div

			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == hiddenThreshold
					? '<li id="dsq-drop-hidden-' + post_id +'" class="dsq-drop-hidden"><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="dsq-drop-services"> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank"> \
						<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>';
			}

			if(i >= hiddenThreshold) {
				html += '</ul></li> \
				<li id="dsq-drop-more-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-drop-more"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.dropProfileMore(this, '+ post_id + '); return false"><small>&#9660;</small></a></li> \
				';
			}
			return html;
		};

		return ' \
			<div class="dsq-header-avatar" id="dsq-header-avatar-' + post_id + '" onmouseover="Dsq.Post.dropProfile(' + post_id + ')"> \
				<a id="dsq-avatar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-avatar" href="' + userData.url + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">'
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.show_avatar
				? '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.users[_meta.user_key].avatar + '" alt="" />'
				: '')
			+ '</a>'
			+ '</div> \
		';
	};

	this.postAppendHeader = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];

		return ''
			+ (_meta.author_is_moderator
				? '<img class="dsq-mod-star" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/bullet-star.png" title="Moderator" alt="" />'
				: '')
			+ '<span class="dsq-header-meta"> \
				<a id="dsq-time-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-header-time" href="#comment-' + post_id + '" title="Permalink">' + _meta.date + '</a> \
			</span>';
	};

	this.preBody = function(post_id) {
		return '';
	}

	this.postBody = function(post_id) {
		// TODO: Deprecate flagging conditional
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		return ''
			+ (_meta.edited
				? '<p class="dsq-editedtxt">(Edited by a moderator)</p>'
				: '')
			;
	};

	this.postFooter = function(post_id) {
		// TODO: Use media should be conditional
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		if(_meta.killed) { return ''; }

		return ' \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer" id="dsq-comment-footer-' + post_id + '"> \
				<div id="dsq-points-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-likedtxt">'
				+ (_meta.points
					? _meta.points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(_meta.points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this comment.'
					: '')
				+ '</div>'
				+ '<ul class="dsq-comment-options dsq-list-style">'
				+ (_meta.votable
					? '<li class="dsq-list-first dsq-rate" id="dsq-rate-cont-' + post_id + '">'
					+ (!_meta.up_voted
						? '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.rate(this, ' + post_id + ', 1); return false;">Like</a>'
						: 'You liked this.') + '</li>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="dsq-report' + (!_meta.votable ? ' dsq-list-first' : '') + '" id="dsq-post-report-' + post_id + '"><a href="#" class="dsq-post-report" onclick="Dsq.Post.report(' + post_id + ', false); return false;">Report</a></li> \
				</ul> \
				<ul class="dsq-list-style">'
				+ (_meta.can_reply
					? '<li class="dsq-list-first"><a href="#" id="dsq-reply-link-' + post_id +'" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleReply(this, ' + post_id +'); return false;">Reply</a></li>'
					: '')
				+ (_meta.can_reply && !_meta.has_replies && _meta.from_request_user
					? '<li id="dsq-edit-el-' + post_id + '"><a id="dsq-edit-link-' + post_id + '" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + '); return false;">Edit</a></li>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="' + (!_meta.can_reply ? 'dsq-list-first' : '') + '" id="dsq-more-el-' + post_id + '"><a id="dsq-more-link-' + post_id + '" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.showMenu(this, ' + post_id + ', \'more\'); return false">More <small>&#9660;</small></a></li>'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.use_media
					? '<li id="dsq-media-el-' + post_id +'" style="display:none"><a id="dsq-media-link-' + post_id + '" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.showMenu(this, ' + post_id + ', \'media\'); return false">Use Media <small>&#9660;</small></a></li>'
					: '')
				+ '</ul>'
				+ '<div id="dsq-reply-bar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-reply-bar" style="display:none"> \
						<div id="dsq-reply-bar-items-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-reply-bar-items"> \
						</div> \
						<div id="dsq-reply-bar-auth-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-reply-bar-auth"> \
							 \
								 \
								 	<a href="#" class="dsq-help dsq-reply-req-opt" title="You are commenting as a Guest. You may choose to log into an existing DISQUS Profile, your Facebook, Twitter or OpenID account to comment on Scobleizer" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges(); return false">Optional:</a> \
								 \
								<img class="dsq-login-icon" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/dsq-favicon-16x16.png" alt="" /> \
								<a id="dsq-reply-login-' + post_id + '" href="http://disqus.com/profile/login/?next=article:18355566" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false">Login</a> \
								 \
									&nbsp;or&nbsp; \
									<img class="fb_login_image" src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/images/fbconnect/login-buttons/connect_light_small_short.gif" alt="Facebook Connect"/> \
									<a href="#" onclick="FB.Connect.requireSession(DisqusFbcParentController.onLogin); return false;">Connect</a> \
								 \
								&nbsp;or&nbsp; \
									<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/twitter-signin-icon.png" alt="" /> \
									<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Twitter.startTwitterConnect(); return false">Sign-in</a> \
								 \
								 \
							 \
						</div> \
					</div> \
					<div id="dsq-reply-' + post_id + '"></div> \
			</div> \
		';
	};

	//
	// Iframes
	//

	this._makeAttributes = function(attributes) {
		// Makes a tag attributes string out of an object.
		// Caller is responsible for making sure nothing needs to be escaped.
		var result = [];
		for (key in attributes) {
			result.push(' ' + key + '="' + attributes[key] + '"');
		}
		result = result.join('');
		return result;
	};

	this._frameGeneric = function(base_url, params, attributes) {
		if(typeof(disqus_callback_params) == 'undefined') {
			disqus_callback_params = '';
		}

		var default_params = {
			// TODO: These should be moved to Dsq.jsonData.
			'f'				: 'scobleizer',
			't'				: 'the_questioning_of_career_life_family_love_follows_grief_taking_a_week_off_of_blogging',
			// Do we need encodeURIComponent here?
			'ifrs'			: encodeURIComponent(disqus_iframe_css),
			'to_redirect'	: encodeURIComponent(window.location),
			'cbp'			: disqus_callback_params,
			'ff'			: Dsq.Thread.ff,
			'fc'			: Dsq.Thread.fc,
			'ac'			: Dsq.Thread.ac,
			'default_text'	: disqus_default_text
		};

		base_url += '?' + (new Date()).getTime();
		// Add params to default_params.
		if(params) {
			for(var key in params) {
				if(params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
					default_params[key] = encodeURIComponent(params[key]);
				}
			}
		}
		// Build querystring.
		for(var key in default_params) {
			if(default_params[key] && default_params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				base_url += '&' + key + '=' + default_params[key];
			}
		}

		return [
			'<iframe marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" frameborder="0"',
			(' allowtransparency="true" src="' + base_url + '"'),
			this._makeAttributes(attributes),
			'</iframe>'].join('');
	};

	this.frameLogin = function(opt_attributes) {
		var params = {};
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/embed/login.html';
		var attributes = opt_attributes || {};
		attributes['class'] = 'dsq-post-login';

		if(typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
	};

	this.frameReply = function(post_id, extra_params, attributes) {
		// Returns the HTML for a reply iframe. Called by Dsq.Iframes.setReplyIframeToContainer
		var _meta = (typeof post_id != 'undefined') ? Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] : false;
		var base_url = Dsq.Urls.REPLY;
		var params = {
			'def_email'		: disqus_def_email,
			'def_name'		: disqus_def_name
		};
		if(extra_params) {
			for(var key in extra_params) {
				if(extra_params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
					params[key] = extra_params[key];
				}
			}
		}
		if(_meta) {
			params['parent_post'] = post_id;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined') {
			params['per_page'] = disqus_per_page;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
			attributes['class'] += '-authenticated';
		}
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
	};

	this.frameEdit = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = (typeof post_id != 'undefined') ? Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] : false;
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/embed/edit.html';
		var params = {
			'p' : post_id
		};
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, {'class': 'dsq-post-edit', 'name': 'dsq-edit_' + post_id + '-frame'});
	};

	//
	// Menus
	//

	this.menuMore = function(post_id) {
		// TODO: "Remove post" button should hide menu.
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		return ' \
			<li><a href="#comment-' + post_id + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.permalink(' + post_id + ')">Link</a></li> \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">Profile</a></li>'
	+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator
		? '	<li class="dsq-menu-sep"></li>' + (_meta.email ? '<li class="dsq-admin-email">' + _meta.email + '</li>' : '')
		+ '	<li class="dsq-admin-ip">' + _meta.ip + '</li> \
			<li class="dsq-menu-sep"></li>'
		+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.moderator_can_edit
			? ' <li class="dsq-admin-edit"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + '); return false;">Edit Comment</a></li>'
			: '')
		+ ' <li class="dsq-remove"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.removePost(' + post_id + ', 1); return false;">Remove Comment</a></li> \
			<li class="dsq-report-spam"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.reportSpam(' + post_id + '); return false;">Mark Spam</a></li> \
			<li class="dsq-block-user"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.blacklist(' + post_id + '); return false">Block User</a></li>'
		: '');
	};

	this.menuMedia = function(post_id) {
		return ' \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleMediaReply(this, ' + post_id + ', \'seesmic\'); return false;">Record video</a></li> \
		';
	};

	this.dropProfile = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(null, post_id);
			var html = '';
			var hiddenThreshold = 3; // Define # of services to show before stuffing them in hidden div

			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == hiddenThreshold
					? '<li id="dsq-drop-hidden-' + post_id +'" class="dsq-drop-hidden"><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="dsq-drop-services"> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank"> \
						<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>';
			}

			if(i >= hiddenThreshold) {
				html += '</ul></li> \
				<li id="dsq-drop-more-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-drop-more"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.dropProfileMore(this, '+ post_id + '); return false"><small>&#9660;</small></a></li> \
				';
			}
			return html;
		};


		var menu = '<li class="dsq-drop-showlnk"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">Expand &#8663;</a></li>';
		var pointsMessage = '';
		if (userData['registered']) {
			pointsMessage = 'with ' + userData['points'] + ' points (more points are better).';
		}

		if (userData['is_remote']) {
			var domain = userData['remote_domain_name'];
			menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' is a ' + domain + ' user ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
			menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-' + domain.toLowerCase() + '">' + domain + '</span></li>';
		} else if (userData['registered']) {
			if (userData['verified']) {
				menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has a verified commenter profile ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
				menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span></li>';
			} else {
				menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has a registered, but unverified, commenter profile ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
				menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span></li>';
			}
		} else {
			menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has not claimed this commenter profile." onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()"><span class="dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span></li>';
		}

		menu += _includeServices();
		return menu;
	};

	//
	// Popups
	//

	this._popupGeneric = function(content) {
		return ' \
		<div class="dsq-popup-content"> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-top"></div> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-body" class="clearfix"> \
				<div class="dsq-popup-body-padding"> \
					<div class="dsq-popup-header"> \
						<a class="dsq-close-link" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/modal-close.png" alt="" /></a>'
						+ content['header']
					+ '</div>'
					+ content['body']
					+ '<div class="powered-by"><a href="http://disqus.com/comments/">Powered by <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-logo.png" alt="Disqus Comments" style="margin-bottom:-5px" /></a></div> \
				</div> <!-- padding --> \
			</div> <!-- body --> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-bottom"></div> \
		</div> \
		';
	};

	this.popupProfile = function(user_key) {
		var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(user_key, null);
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][user_key];
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var html = '';
			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == 0
					? '<h4>Connections</h4><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li> \
					<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" title="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" /> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>'
				+ (i+1 == userServices.length ? '</ul>' : '');
			}
			return html;
		};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<table> \
				<tr> \
					<td> \
						<a class="dsq-profile-userurl" href="' + userData.url + '"><img class="dsq-popup-profile-avatar" src="' + userData['avatar'] + '" alt="" /></a> \
					</td> \
					<td> \
						<div class="dsq-popup-profile-user"> \
							<h3>' + userData['display_name'] + '</h3> \
							<div class="dsq-popup-profile-user-stats" id="dsq-popup-profile-user-stats-' + user_key + '">Loading...</div> \
						</div> \
					</td> \
				</tr> \
			</table> \
		';

		bodyHtml = ' \
			<div class="dsq-popup-profile-state"> \
				This is a&nbsp;<span class="'
					+ (userData['registered']
						? (userData['verified']
							? ' dsq-badge-verified'
							: (userData['is_remote']
								? ' dsq-badge-' + userData['remote_domain_name'].toLowerCase()
								: ' dsq-badge-registered')
							)
							: ' dsq-badge-guest') + '">'
			+ (userData['registered']
				? (userData['verified']
					? 'Verified'
					: (userData['is_remote']
						 ? userData['remote_domain_name']
						 : 'Registered')
					)
				: 'Guest')
			+ '</span>&nbsp;commenter profile.'
			+ '&nbsp;<a class="dsq-profile-userurl" href="' + userData.url + '"><strong>View more comments </strong></a>'
			+ (!userData['points']
				? '<p class="dsq-popup-notice">If this is you, <a href="http://disqus.com/profile" target="_blank">claim it now</a> to manage your comments.</p>'
				: '')
			+ ((userData['registered'] && !userData['verified'] && (Dsq.jsonData.request.username && (Dsq.jsonData.request.username == userData['username'])) && !userData['is_remote'])
				? '<p class="dsq-popup-notice"><strong>Alert</strong>: You have not verified this account. <a href="http://disqus.com/verify">Verify it now.</a></p>'
				: '')
			+ '</div> \
			<div id="dsq-profile-status-' + user_key + '" class="dsq-popup-profile-status" style="display:none"></div> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-profile-snapshot"> \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td> \
							<div id="dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-wrapper-' + user_key + '"> \
								<h4>Most active sites</h4> \
								<ul id="dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + user_key + '"> \
									<li>Loading...</li> \
								</ul> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
						<td>'
							+ _includeServices()
							+ '<div id="dsq-popup-profile-moderated-wrapper-' + user_key + '"> \
								<h4>Moderator of</h4> \
								<ul id="dsq-popup-profile-moderated-' + user_key + '"> \
									<li>Loading...</li> \
								</ul> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
					</tr> \
				</table> \
			</div> \
			';

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.popupReblog = function() {
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<cite><span>Reblog this comment</span></cite> \
		';

		bodyHtml = ' \
			<div id="dsq-reblog-form" class="dsq-reblog-form"> \
			</div> \
		';

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.popupModal = function(title, message) {
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<h3>' + title + '</h3> \
		';

		bodyHtml = message;

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.alertContent = function(name, post_id) {
		var alert = {
			'post_not_approved': {
				'title': 'Comment awaiting approval by a moderator',
				'message': 'Thanks for posting. Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.'
			},
			'post_has_profile': {
				'title': 'Use your existing commenter profile',
				'message': 'You have just posted your commment as a <span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span>, but you may already have a <span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span> commenter profile.<br /><br /><a href="http://disqus.com/claim">Log in and claim this comment!</a>'
			}
		};
		return alert[name] || false;
	};

	//
	// Actions
	//

	this.voted = function(post_id, points, vote) {
		// Update number of points
		Dsq.$('dsq-points-' + post_id).innerHTML = points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this comment.';

		// Update link text
		if(vote) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-rate-cont-' + post_id).innerHTML = 'You liked this.';
		}
	};

	this.subscribed = function(status) {
		var title, message;

		if(status) {
			title = 'Subscribed!';
			message = 'You have subscribed to this comment thread. New comments will be sent directly to your email inbox, where you may read and respond by email.';
			Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe').innerHTML = ' \
				<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(0); return false">Unsubscribe</a> \
			';
		} else {
			title = 'Unsubscribed';
			message = 'You have unsubscribed to this comment thread. New comments will no longer be sent to your email inbox.';
			Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe').innerHTML = ' \
				<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1); return false">Subscribe by email</a> \
			';
		}

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);

	};
	
	this.highlighted = function() {
		Dsq.Popup.popModal('This comment has been highlighted.', 'Highlighted comment');
	};

	//
	// Media
	//

	this.mediaSeesmic = function(id, thumb) {
		return ' \
			<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_preview" class="dsq-seesmic-preview"><a href="http://www.seesmic.com/video/' + id + '" target="_blank" class="see_link">&nbsp;</a> \
				<div style="display:block;width:160px; height:120px; border:none; background-image:url(http://t.seesmic.com/thumbnail/' + thumb + ')"> \
					<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_hide" class="seePlayOverlay" style="display:none;"><img onclick="see_play_video(\'' + id + '\',false)" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/seesmic/stopOverlay.png" width="50" height="50" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; padding-top: 30px; padding-left: 50px" alt="" /></div> \
					<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_show" class="seePlayOverlay"><img onclick="see_play_video(\'' + id + '\',true)" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/seesmic/playOverlay.png" width="50" height="50" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; border:none; padding-top: 30px; padding-left: 50px" alt="" /></div> \
				</div> \
			</div> \
			<div id="' + id + '_content" style="display:block; width:100%; padding-top:5px"></div> \
		';
	};

	//
	// Callbacks
	//

	this.postComment_onSuccess = function(parent_post_id) {
		// Increment post count
		var num_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-num-posts');
		var total_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-total-posts');
		
		if (num_posts) { 
			num_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(num_posts.innerHTML) + 1;
		}
		if (total_posts) { 
			total_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(total_posts.innerHTML) + 1;
		}
	};
};
// Dsq.Templates


/**
 * Dsq.Post
 */
Dsq.Post = new function() {
	this.openedMenu = {};
	this.menuEventListener = null;
	this.stateReplyToggled = {};
	this.stateEditToggled = {};
	this.stateRecordLink = {};

	/**
	 * Inserts a new post into the document.
	 *
	 * @param after_id {Number}	Insert a post before specified id.  If after_id
	 *							evaluates to false, then post in the front.  If
	 *							after_id is -1, post at the end.
	 */
	this.insert = function(after_id, id, message, author) {
		// Skeleton template from thread_posts.html.
		var skeleton = ' \
			<li id="dsq-comment-%(id)s"> \
				<div id="dsq-comment-header-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-header"> \
					<cite id="dsq-cite-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-cite"> \
						<a id="dsq-author-user-%(id)s" href="%(author_url)s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">%(author_name)s</a> \
					</cite> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-comment-body-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-body"> \
					<div id="dsq-comment-message-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-message">%(message)s</div> \
				</div> \
			</li> \
		';
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
		var _user_meta = Dsq.jsonData.users[_meta.user_key];
		var markup = Dsq.Utils.interpolate(skeleton, {
			id: id,
			message: message,
			author_url: _user_meta.blog,
			author_name: _user_meta.display_name
		});
		var div = document.createElement('div');
		markup = markup.replace(Dsq.COMMENTS_RE, Dsq.CommentsHandler);
		div.innerHTML = markup;

		if (after_id === -1) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-comments').appendChild(div);
		} else if (!after_id) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-comments').insertBefore(div, Dsq.$('dsq-comments').firstChild);
		} else if (Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + after_id)) {
			// Get next node after "after_id", so we can insert before it.
			// If "after_id" is the last comment, the target node is the
			// last node.
			
			// var append_post_id = Dsq.Templates.appendPost(after_id).replace('<div id="','').replace('"></div>', '');
			var append_post_id = 'dsq-append-post-' + after_id;
			var node = Dsq.$(append_post_id);
			while (node = node.nextSibling) {
				if (!node || node.nodeType == 1) { // 1 == Node.ELEMENT_NODE
					break;
				}
			}
			if (!node) {
				node = Dsq.$(append_post_id);
			}
			node.parentNode.insertBefore(div, node);
		}
	};

	this.incrementPostCount = function() {
		
		var num_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-num-posts');
		var total_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-total-posts');

		if (num_posts) {
			num_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(num_posts.innerHTML, 10) + 1;
		}
		if (total_posts) {
			total_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(total_posts.innerHTML, 10) + 1;
		}
	}
	
	this.outlineComment = function(post_id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className += ' dsq-comment-outline';
		setTimeout("(function () { Dsq.Post.clearOutlineComment(" + post_id + ") })()", 3000);
	};
	
	this.clearOutlineComment = function(post_id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className.replace('dsq-comment-outline', '');
	};

	this.showMenu = function(el, id, name) {
		var anchorPos = Dsq.Utils.findPos(el);
		var menu = document.createElement('ul');

		if(this.openedMenu) {
			if(this.openedMenu.linkClicked) {
				this.openedMenu.linkClicked = false;
				return;
			}
		}

		switch(name) {
			case 'more':
				menu.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.menuMore(id);
				break;
			case 'media':
				menu.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.menuMedia(id);
				break;
			default:
				break;
		}

		// Add menu to document body
		menu.id = 'dsq-menu-' + id;
		menu.className = 'dsq-menu';
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(menu);

		// Position and show
		anchorPos[1] += 15;
		menu.style.left = anchorPos[0] + 'px';
		menu.style.top = anchorPos[1] + 'px';
		menu.style.display = 'block';

		// Set global reference
		this.openedMenu = {
			'el' : menu,
			'id' : id,
			'name' : name,
			'linkClicked' : false
		};

		// Set listener
		this.menuEventListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', this._hideMenu);
	};

	this._hideMenu = function(e) {
		var el = e.target || e.srcElement;
		var openedMenu = Dsq.Post.openedMenu.el;
		var id = Dsq.Post.openedMenu.id;

		if(!id) {
			var link = 'dsq-' + Dsq.Post.openedMenu.name + '-link';
		} else {
			var link = 'dsq-' + Dsq.Post.openedMenu.name + '-link-' + id;
		}

		if(!openedMenu) {
			return;
		}

		if(!Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, openedMenu.id)) {
			openedMenu.style.display = 'none';
			Dsq.Utils.removeEventListener(Dsq.Post.menuEventListener);
			Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(openedMenu);

		} else {
			// Hide the menu if a link was clicked inside the menu.  We can't
			// completely remove the menu until the onclick event on the link
			// fires, but the menuEventListener will prevent multiple menus
			// from polluting the DOM.
			if(el && typeof el.href != 'undefined') {
				openedMenu.style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.Post.openedMenu.el = null;
			}
		}

		if(Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, link)) {
 			Dsq.Post.openedMenu.linkClicked = true;
		}
	};


	this.getUserServices = function(user_key, id) {
		if(!user_key && id) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
			user_key = _meta.user_key;
		}
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][user_key];
		var userServices = [];

		// Keep a full list of supported services. This is the order they will display in the drop-profile.
		// Each service must have a corresponding case in _buildServiceUrl()
		var supportedServices = ['blog', 'twitter', 'facebook', 'tumblr'];

		function _buildServiceUrl(serviceName) {
			var data = userData[serviceName];
			var services = {
				blog:		function(d) { return d; },
				twitter:	function(d) { return d; },
				facebook:	function(d) { return d; },
				tumblr:		function(d) { return 'http://' + d + '.tumblr.com'; }
			};
			return services[serviceName](data);
		}

		for(var i = 0; i < supportedServices.length; i++) {
			if(userData[supportedServices[i]]) {
				var serviceUrl = _buildServiceUrl(supportedServices[i]);
				userServices.push({'name' : supportedServices[i], 'url' : serviceUrl});
			}
		}
		return userServices;
	}

	this.dropProfile = function(id) {
		var dp = Dsq.$('dsq-drop-profile-' + id);

		// IE6 needs JS to display/hide. All other browsers use CSS.
		if(dp) {
			if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) dp.style.display = (dp.style.display == 'inline') ? 'none' : 'inline';
			return false;
		} else {
			dp = document.createElement('ul');
		}

		dp.id = 'dsq-drop-profile-' + id;
		dp.className = 'dsq-drop-profile';

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) { dp.style.display = 'inline'; }

		var container = Dsq.$('dsq-header-avatar-' + id);
		dp.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.dropProfile(id);
		container.appendChild(dp);
	};

	this.dropProfileMore = function(el, id) {
		var hiddenItems = Dsq.$('dsq-drop-hidden-' + id);

		hiddenItems.style.display = 'inline';
		el.parentNode.style.display = 'none';
	};

	this._updateReplyLinks = function(el, id) {
		// Update "reply / cancel" links based on state.
		var displayDict = {};

		if(id) {
			if(this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				el.innerHTML = 'Cancel';
				displayDict['media'] = 'inline';
				displayDict['edit'] = 'none';
			} else {
				el.innerHTML = 'Reply';
				displayDict['media'] = 'none';
				displayDict['edit'] = 'inline';
			}
		}

		for(var key in displayDict) {
			if(displayDict.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				var	linkEl = Dsq.$('dsq-' + key + '-el-' + id),
					spacer = Dsq.$('dsq-' + key + '-spacer-' + id);

				if(linkEl) {
					linkEl.style.display = displayDict[key];
					if(spacer) spacer.style.display = displayDict[key];
				}
			}
		}
	};

	this._updateMediaLinks = function(el, id) {
		// Update "use media / cancel" links based on state.
		var appendId = (id) ? ('-' + id) : '';
		var link = Dsq.$('dsq-media-link' + appendId);

		if(this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
			link.innerHTML = 'Cancel Media';
			link.onclick = function() { Dsq.Post.toggleMediaReply(link, id); return false; };
		} else {
			link.innerHTML = 'Use Media <small>&#9660;</small>';
			link.onclick = function() { Dsq.Post.showMenu(link, id, 'media'); return false; };
		}
	};

	this.toggleReply = function(el, id) {
		// Create reply IFrame
		if (window.disqus_use_postmessage) {
			if (!this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				// Create IFrame if it doesn't exist.
				if (!Dsq.frames['reply_' + id]) {
					var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id] = new Dsq.ReplyFrame(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-frame-' + id), id);
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id].init();
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id].setState(id, _meta.depth);
				}
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id).style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'none';
			}
		} else {
			// DEPRECATED
			if(!this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				// Reply toolbar
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id), id);
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.Iframes.hideAllInContainer(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id));
				if(this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
					// HACK: Cancel media before canceling self.
					this.toggleMediaReply(Dsq.$('dsq-media-link-' + id), id);
				}
			}
		}

		this.stateReplyToggled[id] = !this.stateReplyToggled[id];
		this._updateReplyLinks(el, id);

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE('dsq-reply-' + id); }

		Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED, {
			postId: id,
			opened: this.stateReplyToggled[id]
		});
	};

	this.toggleMediaReply = function(el, id, xtype) {
		id = id || 0;
		if(id) {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-post-add');
		}

		if(!this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
			Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, id, {xtype:xtype}, 'dsq-post-video');
		} else {
			Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, id);
		}
		this.stateRecordLink[id] = !this.stateRecordLink[id];
		this._updateMediaLinks(el, id);

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(); }
	};

	this.edit = function(el, id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + id).innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.frameEdit(id);
		el.parentNode.style.display = 'none';
		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE('dsq-comment-message-' + id); }
	};

    this.rate = function(el, id, vote) {
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_votes) {
			if(vote == 1) {
                Dsq.$('dsq-rate-cont-' + id).innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
            }

            Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/vote.js'
                + '?post_id='    + id
                + '&vote='        + vote);

		} else {
			Dsq.Popup.login(Dsq.Strings.TO_RATE_PLEASE_LOG_IN);
		}
    };

	this.report = function(id, confirmed) {
		if(confirmed) {
			Dsq.Utils.postToUrl('http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/the_questioning_of_career_life_family_love_follows_grief_taking_a_week_off_of_blogging/post_report/', {'post_id': id});
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('Thank you. This comment has been flagged for moderator attention.', 'Successfully flagged');
			Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(Dsq.$('dsq-post-report-' + id));
		} else {
			var title = Dsq.Strings.FLAG_INAPPROPRIATE_COMMENT;
			var message = Dsq.Strings.ARE_YOU_SURE_YOU_WOULD_LIKE_TO_REPORT_THIS_COMMENT_TO_A_MODERATOR + '? \
			<br /><br /> \
			<button type="button" onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true)"><strong>' + Dsq.Strings.NO + '</strong>, ' + Dsq.Strings.NEVER_MIND + '</button>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<button type="button" onclick="Dsq.Post.report(' + id + ', true);"><strong>' + Dsq.Strings.YES + '</strong>, ' + Dsq.Strings.FLAG_INAPPROPRIATE_COMMENT + '</button><br /><br />'
			+ Dsq.Strings.THIS_WILL_FLAG_COMMENTS_FOR_MODERATORS_TO_TAKE_ACTION + '. \
			';

			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title, id);
		}
	};



	this.showAlert = function(id, msg) {
		var msgEl = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + id);
		var alert = '<div class="dsq-comment-alert">' + msg + '</div>';

		msgEl.innerHTML = alert + msgEl.innerHTML;
	};

};
// Dsq.Post


/**
 * Dsq.Thread
 */
Dsq.Thread = new function() {
	this.fc = null;
	this.ff = null;
	this.ac = null;

	
	this.adminIsOn = false;

	
	
	

	this.hlComment = null;
	this.hlCommentClass = null;

	this.getNextComment = function(el) {
		var start_id = el.id;
		while(el = el.nextSibling) {
			if(el.id && el.id.indexOf('dsq-comment-') != -1 && el.id != start_id) {
				return el;
			}
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.getActiveCommentId = function() {
		if (document.URL.indexOf('#comment-') >= 0) {
			var anchor = document.URL.slice(document.URL.indexOf('#') + 1);
			return anchor.replace('comment-', '');
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.highlightAnchor = function() {
		var i = this.getActiveCommentId();
		if (i == null) return false;
		var id = 'dsq-comment-' + i;
		var hash = window.location.hash;

		// Toggle the hash incase the comment isn't available when the page loads
		// for WebKit-based browsers.
		if (Dsq.Utils.webkit) {
			window.location.hash = '';
			window.location.hash = hash;
		}

		this.hlComment = Dsq.$(id);
		// Adding this conditional guard pending #289
		if (!this.hlComment) {
			return;
		}
		this.hlCommentClass = this.hlComment.className;
		this.hlComment.className += ' dsq-hl-anchor';

		setTimeout("Dsq.Thread.highlightClear()", 3000);
	};

	this.highlightClear = function() {
		if (!this.hlComment) {
			return;
		}
		this.hlComment.className = this.hlCommentClass;
	};

	this.login = function(toggle) {
		// toggle id is #dsq-reply-login-[id]
		var postId;
		if(toggle.id.indexOf('dsq-reply-login') != -1) {
			postId = toggle.id.slice(16);
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + postId);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-post-add');
		}

		if(toggle) {
			if(toggle.className == 'dsq-login-active') {
				Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed(container, postId);
				toggle.className = '';
			} else {
				Dsq.Iframes.showLoginIframeInContainer(container, postId);
				toggle.className = 'dsq-login-active';
			}
		} else {
			Dsq.Iframes.showLoginIframeInContainer(container, postId);
		}

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(); }
	};


	this.paginate = function(page, el_clicked, per_page) {
		// Use extra_params to pass any override parameters that we need to persist.
		var extra_params = '';

		// "Per page" can either be overriden by providing it as an argument
		// (per-call) or setting the disqus_per_page override variable (global).
		if(typeof per_page == 'undefined') {
			per_page = null;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined' && per_page === null) {
			per_page = disqus_per_page;
		}

		if(typeof disqus_sort != 'undefined') {
			extra_params += '&sort=' + disqus_sort;
		}
		if(per_page !== null) {
			extra_params += '&per_page=' + per_page;
		}

		Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML += '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
		
		if(el_clicked) {
			el_clicked.style.display = 'none';
		}
		
		Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ 'the_questioning_of_career_life_family_love_follows_grief_taking_a_week_off_of_blogging'
			+ '&p='		+ page
			+ extra_params);
	};

	this.sortBy = function(sort) {
		var disqus_script = document.createElement('script');
		var disqus_date = new Date();

		if (location.hash != '') {
			location.hash = '#disqus_thread';
		}

		if(typeof(disqus_url) == 'undefined') {
			disqus_url = disqus_href;
		}
		disqus_script.type = 'text/javascript';
		disqus_script.src = 'http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ 'the_questioning_of_career_life_family_love_follows_grief_taking_a_week_off_of_blogging'
			+ '&sort='	+ sort
			+ '&title='
			+ '&'		+ disqus_date.getTime();

		Dsq.$('dsq-comments').innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading.gif">';
		Dsq.container.appendChild(disqus_script);
	};

	this.subscribe = function(status, email) {
		// `status` is an int -- 1 to subscribe, 0 to unsubscribe
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || email) {
			// If authenticated user OR anonymous email provided

			if(email) {
				Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);
			}

			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/subscribe.js'
				+'?status=' 	+ status
				+ '&slug='		+ 'the_questioning_of_career_life_family_love_follows_grief_taking_a_week_off_of_blogging'
				+ '&email=' 	+ encodeURIComponent(email));

		} else if(!email) {
			// If anonymous user and no email has been provided yet, prompt for email

			var title = 'Subscribe to this comment thread';
			var message = ' \
				New comments will be sent directly to your email inbox! \
				<div class="dsq-subscribe-submit"> \
					<p><strong>Enter your email address below.</strong></p> \
					<input type="text" id="dsq-subscribe-email"> \
					<button type="button" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1, Dsq.$(\'dsq-subscribe-email\').value)">Subscribe</button> \
				</div> \
			';

			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
		}
	};

	this.showSettings = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) {
			return;
		}

		/* The form has to be re-designed when more options will come out. */
		var html = 'Automatically close comments after <input size="3" id="dsq-thread-days-alive" value="' + Dsq.jsonData.thread.days_alive + '" type="text" /> days. Existing comments will still be displayed.<br /><br />(Using 0 days will disable this feature)<br /><br />'
								 + '<button type="button" onclick="Dsq.Thread.updateDaysAlive();" class="dsq-button-small"><span>Save</span></button>'
								 + '<span id="dsq-thread-settings-status" class="dsq-options-status"></span>';

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(html, 'Settings');
	};

  this.showModeratorActions = function() {
      if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) {
          return;
      }

      var html = '<div class="dsq-moderate-options"><table><tr>' +
                 '<td>' + Dsq.Strings.ACTIONS + '</td><td><ul>';
      html += '<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.toggleClosed(); return false;">' +
              (Dsq.jsonData.thread.closed ? Dsq.Strings.OPEN_THREAD : Dsq.Strings.CLOSE_THREAD) +
              '</a></li>';
      html += '<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.toggleKilled(); return false;">' +
              (Dsq.jsonData.thread.killed ? Dsq.Strings.RESTORE_THREAD : Dsq.Strings.REMOVE_THREAD) +
              '</a></li>';
      html += '</ul></td></tr></table></div>' +
              '<p>Go to the full <a href="http://disqus.com/comments/moderate-threads/" target="_blank">moderate panel</a> for more options.</p>';
      Dsq.Popup.popModal(html, Dsq.Strings.MODERATE_OPTIONS);
  };

	this.updateDaysAlive = function() {
		  var days = Dsq.$('dsq-thread-days-alive').value;
		  var status = Dsq.$('dsq-thread-settings-status');
		  Dsq.Utils.postToUrl('http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/update_days_alive.js', {days:days,thread:Dsq.jsonData.thread.id});
		  status.innerHTML = 'Saved!';
		  window.setTimeout(function() { status.innerHTML = ''; }, 1000);
	};

  this.toggleClosed = function() {
      Dsq.Utils.postToUrl('http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/toggle_thread_closed.js', {thread:Dsq.jsonData.thread.id});
      window.setTimeout(function() { window.location.reload(); }, 500);
  };

  this.toggleKilled = function() {
      Dsq.Utils.postToUrl('http://disqus.com/forums/scobleizer/toggle_thread_killed.js', {thread:Dsq.jsonData.thread.id});
      window.setTimeout(function() { window.location.reload(); }, 500);
  };
};
// Dsq.Thread

Dsq.Events = function() {
	var obj = {};

	// Private
	var handlers = {};
	var getHandlers = function(event) {
		if (handlers[event] === undefined) {
			handlers[event] = [];
		}
		return handlers[event];
	};

	// Public
	// Value keys : postId, node, xtype
	obj.REPLY_IFRAME_CREATED = 1;
	// Value keys : postId, opened
	obj.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED = 2;
	obj.fire = function(event, opt_value) {
		if (!event) {
			throw new Error('Unknown event');
		}
		var value = opt_value || {};
		for (var i=0; i<getHandlers(event).length; i++) {
			getHandlers(event)[i](value);
		}
	};
	obj.addHandler = function(event, callback) {
		getHandlers(event).push(callback);
	};

	return obj;
}();

/**
 * Dsq.Realtime
 */
Dsq.Realtime = new function() {
	var initialized = false;
	var interval = null;
	var last_checked = Dsq.jsonData.request.timestamp;
	var new_posts = [];
	var ongoing_request = false;
	var prev_script = null;

	function updateNewPostCount() {
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-alert').style.display = new_posts.length ? 'block' : 'none';

		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-queued').innerHTML = new_posts.length
		+ ' new '
		+ Dsq.Utils.pluralize(new_posts.length, 'comment', 'comments')
		+ Dsq.Utils.pluralize(new_posts.length, ' was', ' were')
		+ ' just posted.';

		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-show').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.SHOW + ')';
	}

	function insertNewPosts() {
		var post_id = null;
		var after_id = Dsq.$('dsq-sort-select').value === 'oldest' ? -1 : null;

		for (var i=0; i<new_posts.length; i++) {
			post_id = new_posts[i];
			Dsq.Post.insert(after_id, post_id, Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id].message);
			Dsq.Post.incrementPostCount();
			Dsq.Post.outlineComment(post_id);
		}
		new_posts = [];
	}

	this.enableInterval = function() {
		interval = setInterval(Dsq.Realtime.check, Dsq.jsonData.context.realtime_speed);
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-status').innerHTML = Dsq.Strings.ENABLED;
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.PAUSE + ')';
	}

	this.disableInterval = function() {
		if (interval) {
			clearInterval(interval);
			interval = null;
		}
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-status').innerHTML = Dsq.Strings.PAUSED;
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.RESUME + ')';
	}

	this.toggleInterval = function() {
		if (!interval) {
			Dsq.Realtime.enableInterval();
		} else {
			Dsq.Realtime.disableInterval();
		}
		return false;
	}

	this.initialize = function() {
		if (!initialized) {
			initialized = true;
			Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').onclick = this.toggleInterval;
			if (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-show').onclick = this.show;
				updateNewPostCount();
			}
			if (Dsq.jsonData.thread.realtime_paused) {
				Dsq.Realtime.disableInterval();
			} else {
				Dsq.Realtime.enableInterval();
			}
		}
	}

	this.show = function() {
		insertNewPosts();
		updateNewPostCount();
		return false;
	}

	this.check = function() {
		if (!ongoing_request && Dsq.jsonData.realtime_enabled) {
			if (prev_script) {
				prev_script.parentNode.removeChild(prev_script);
			}
			ongoing_request = true;
			prev_script = Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/18355566/realtime.js?timestamp=' + last_checked);
		}
	};

	this.update = function(timestamp, posts, users) {
		ongoing_request = false;
		last_checked = timestamp;

		if (users) {
			for (var user_id in users) {
				if (users.hasOwnProperty(user_id)) {
					if (!Dsq.jsonData.users[user_id]) {
						Dsq.jsonData.users[user_id] = users[user_id];
					}
				}
			}
		}

		if (posts) {
			for (var post_id in posts) {
				if (posts.hasOwnProperty(post_id)) {
					if (!Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id]) {
						Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] = posts[post_id];
						new_posts.push(post_id);
					}
				}
			}

			if (Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
				insertNewPosts();
			} else {
				updateNewPostCount();
			}
		}
	};

}();

// DEPRECATED
Dsq.Iframes = function() {
	// Different style of object from the above. Hoping to switch to this for some reason.
	var obj = {};

	// Private
	var showIframeInContainer = function(container, id, markup) {
		// Look through container for iframes, hiding them, except show one that matches id
		// If none of them matched id, create a new iframe using markup and insert it.
		// Returns the iframe node if and only if it was newly created.
		var found = false;
		for (var i=0; i<container.childNodes.length; i++) {
			var child = container.childNodes[i];
			if (child.nodeName == 'IFRAME') {
				if (child.id == id) {
					child.style.display = 'block';
					found = true;
				} else {
					child.style.display = 'none';
				}
			}
		}
		if (found) {
			return;
		}
		// The iframe wasn't found, so construct it and add it to the container.
		// Don't use innerHTML because it might reload iframes
		var div = document.createElement('div');
		div.innerHTML = markup;
		var iframe = div.childNodes[0];
		div.removeChild(iframe);
		container.appendChild(iframe);
		return iframe;
	};

	// Public
	obj.makeReplyIframeId = function(opt_postId, opt_xtype) {
		var id = 'dsq-post-add-iframe';
		if (opt_xtype) {
			id += '-' + opt_xtype;
		}
		if (opt_postId) {
			id += '-' + opt_postId;
		}
		return id;
	};
	obj.makeLoginIframeId = function(opt_postId) {
		if (!opt_postId) {
			return 'dsq-login-iframe';
		}
		return 'dsq-login-iframe-' + opt_postId;
	};
	obj.makeReplyIframeName = function(opt_postId, opt_xtype) {
		var name = 'dsq-reply-frame';
		if (opt_xtype) {
			name += '-' + opt_xtype;
		}
		if (opt_postId) {
			name += '-' + opt_postId;
		}
		return name;
	};
	obj.showReplyIframeInContainer = function(container, opt_postId, opt_extraParams, opt_className) {
		// Construct the id so we can check if it's already present.
		// Hide any other iframes we find, and show this one if it's found.
		var params = opt_extraParams || {};
		// use xtype in the id and name so we can distinguish media replies from text replies:
		var id = Dsq.Iframes.makeReplyIframeId(opt_postId, params.xtype);
		var name = Dsq.Iframes.makeReplyIframeName(opt_postId, params.xtype);
		var attributes = {
			'id': id,
			'name': name,
			'class': opt_className || 'dsq-post-reply'
			};
		var markup = Dsq.Templates.frameReply(opt_postId, opt_extraParams, attributes);
		var iframe = showIframeInContainer(container, id, markup);
		// It was newly created
		if (iframe) {
			Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_CREATED, {
				postId: opt_postId,
				node: iframe,
				xtype: params.xtype
			});
		}
	};
	obj.showLoginIframeInContainer = function(container, opt_postId) {
		var id = Dsq.Iframes.makeLoginIframeId(opt_postId);
		var markup = Dsq.Templates.frameLogin({id: id});
		showIframeInContainer(container, id, markup);
	};
	obj.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed = function(container, opt_postId) {
		if (Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {
			obj.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, opt_postId);
		} else {
			obj.hideAllInContainer(container);
		}
	};
	obj.hideAllInContainer = function(container) {
		for (var i=0; i<container.childNodes.length; i++) {
			var child = container.childNodes[i];
			if (child.nodeName == 'IFRAME') {
				child.style.display = 'none';
			}
		}
	};

	return obj;
}();

Dsq.Twitter = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.startTwitterConnect = function() {
		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=400';
		that._twitterWindow = window.open(Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/twitter/begin/', 'twitterWindow', popupParams);
		that._twitterInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeTwitterConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeTwitterConnect = function() {
		if (that._twitterWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._twitterInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.Yahoo = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.startYahooConnect = function() {
		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=400';
		that._yahooWindow = window.open(Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/yahoo/begin/', 'yahooWindow', popupParams);
		that._yahooInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeYahooConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeYahooConnect = function() {
		if (that._yahooWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._yahooInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.OpenID = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.requestURL = function() {
		var message = '<table class="dsq-openid-form"><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;" rowspan="2"><img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.media_url + '/images/openid-icon-100x100.png" /></td>';
		message += '<td><label for="dsq-openid-url">OpenID URL:</label></td><td><input type="text" id="dsq-openid-url" /></td></tr>';
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9640717" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640717" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640717" href="http://blog.infurious.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">MJ</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9640717" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640717" class="dsq-comment-message">Hi Robert, I don\'t think you\'re a bad Dad. But rather than pushing aside the XBox and getting out the camping gear - just talk. I think your son still thinks you\'re cool (even if his friends do think you\'re a porn star). Have fun and continue to involve him. And enjoy that car.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9640718" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640718" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640718" href="http://www.baubels.net/blog" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lars Fischer</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9640718" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640718" class="dsq-comment-message">Thanks for supporting the suffering German industry:-) BTW you don\'t get a BMW 325 for only 40\'000 bucks here in Germany.<br><br>Next time buy a Mercedes, it preserves it\'s value much longer...</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-9640719">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9640719" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640719" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640719" href="http://nodependenciesnologo.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Napfisk</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9640719" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640719" class="dsq-comment-message">Mr Scoble, you sent shivers down my spine. Not that I doubted any capacity for such feelings on your behalf, but because I seldom read such frank and heartfelt concerns being expressed these days. I don\'t know if I could muster this much honesty myself, although at times I am no less afflicted by them.<br><br>But never feel guilty over the talents you have and the perks they bring. Living in the lucky part of the world is not your fault. Not knowing what to do with that gift or abusing it would be the wrong.<br><br>I seldom comment on your blog and especially refrained from it during the past few weeks. But you\'re a good, clever and sensitive man Scoble. Any family would be happy to have just half the dad, husband, etc. that this must make you.<br><br>I guess it\'s late at night where you are; the dark and vulnerable hours. But take your time and find out how all this affects you and what you want to make out of it. I\'m certain you will do the right thing.<br><br>Take care. Best wishes from across the globe.</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-9640720">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9640720" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640720" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640720">lynn eriksen</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9640720" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640720" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, stay encouraged. I appreciate your work at Microsoft alot! Your an excellent role player!</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-9640721">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9640721" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640721" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640721" href="http://societiq.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">societiq</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9640721" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640721" class="dsq-comment-message">Helping people is the real issue. Be happy is another important one. Best wishes especially in these days. Jean-Luc from Paris</div>\
	 </div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9640722" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640722" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640722" href="http://pluralvision.com/blog/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kyle M</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9640722" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640722" class="dsq-comment-message">Mate, Robert (dare I call you that, not having ever met you), you sure know how to leave nothing unsaid on your blog.  Most people question these things internally, but asking the questions out loud produces a greater likelihood of their being answered, so props for that.  Takes guts though, man, it takes guts.  Well done.<br><br>Above all, I hope your next week goes as uneventfully as possible.</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-9640723">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9640723" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640723" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640723" href="http://teethgrinder.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">monk.e.boy</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9640723" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640723" class="dsq-comment-message">Wow. I live in the UK and neither me or any of my friends have a new car. Actually thinking about it I think most stuff we buy is second hand (eBay)... you are lucky that you can show your love with lavish gifts.<br><br>Maybe you need to get back to basics, grab some pasta, chopped toms and plenty of meat. Go wild on the cooker and down a couple of bottles of the cheapest red wine you can lay your hands on.<br><br>Get your family and mates round, get them pissed and cook for them. And try to do it on a regular basis.<br><br>Cheerey buy bye<br><br>monk.e.boy</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-9640724">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9640724" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640724" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640724" href="http://www.retvig.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kasper Retvig</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9640724" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640724" class="dsq-comment-message">Hi Robert<br>I dont know u or Maryam and you dont know me. However, if been reading both yours and Maryams blog for a while and I have to tell you that you\'re lucky to have her and she deserves everything you can give her beeing it materialistic or emotional. So you you bought something that from an economical perspective maybe wasn\'t the best decision - who cares! In the long run its only money and I\'m sure you will be fine. She surely deserves it.<br><br>I gues my point is Maryam loves you and she just want you to be happy and healthy. So in my mind that is all you have to have on your mind when you decide what you want to do with your life.<br><br>So many of us use way to much energy thinking about the from things when we make important life decisions. Stuff like "what will people think" or "will I make my mark in the world". We do so many things for the wrong reasons. We are so worried about everybody else when what we should concern us self with is your selfes and our loved ones.<br><br>When you makes your choices just fell in your stomach what makes you happy and forget about everything else. If you\'re happy Maryam will be happy. The same goes for your son. It doesn\'t matter what you do together with him - you just have to be happy about what you guys are doing. Trust me he can feel if you\'re happy and if you\'re happy he will be happy spending time with you no matter what you\'re doing.<br><br>So just follow what makes you happy and everything else will take care of it self.<br><br>Anyway thats my opinion.<br><br>Kasper, Denmark</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9640725" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640725" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640725">tom</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9640725" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640725" class="dsq-comment-message">as a european guy in his early twenties, with my teenage years still close by i\'d recommend you NOT to go camping with your son. you should say no to things that you think he should not do, but you should ask him what he thinks about things you want to do. even if you will not listen to him. remember you can still out-argument him ;o)<br><br>in my teenage years, i wanted a dad that respected me, by showing that he cared about what i was thinking (about decisions in the house, things i could do, or we as a family).<br><br>but then again: for teenagers, nothing is good, so you will just have to go through it :o)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9640726" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640726" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640726" href="http://www.converstations.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mike Sansone</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9640726" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640726" class="dsq-comment-message">Welcome to Scoble v4.0 (or whatever the number might be). Embrace the questions. Don\'t be in a rush to answer. Life is always in beta.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9640727" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640727" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640727" href="http://www.smartpei.typepad.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Robert Paterson</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9640727" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640727" class="dsq-comment-message">Dear Robert<br>You are a "Mensch" - I have found that it\'s all about the Questions - and you are asking the most important ones.<br><br>Yours Rob</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9640728" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640728" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640728" href="http://www.blog-republic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Darren McLaughlin</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9640728" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640728" class="dsq-comment-message">Wow, great post.  First, everyone has the same questions as you do, almost all the time.  I actually fear becoming immobilized at times due to inaction and overthinking.  This is because, as you know, life is short and there\'s just not enough time to only work and there not be enough time to accomplish all of your goals.<br><br>Part of life is having a nice car, though...so congrats on that purchase.  And also congrats on the $1,100.00 a month of alimony coming back into your pockets.  The devastation known as divorce can set anyone back, and some people never even recover.<br><br>Anyways, I definitely see with posts like this why your blog is so popular, your thoughtfulness really shines through.  Thanks, and keep up the great work.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9640729" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640729" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640729" href="http://www.graphicalwonder.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Shane Perran</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9640729" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640729" class="dsq-comment-message">Good for you, I think it was a fantastic purchase. There is certainly something to the cliche of "you only live once".<br><br>Why look back retrospectively and say what if when we are here now and able to enjoy it.<br><br>Cheers,</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9640730" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640730" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640730" href="http://www.quietvoice.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ken Nelson</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9640730" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640730" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert:<br><br>Death of a loved one ranks right up there on the stress-o-meter with moving, marriage, divorce, changing jobs, and acquiring a mortgage.  Take the time you need to get things sorted out, and don\'t burden yourself with (perhaps hasty) lifestyle decisions.<br><br>Grief is a process; it is divided into stages, and no two people go through the stages at the same rate or in the same fashion.  Once again, take the time you need.  We\'ll be here when you get back.<br><br>--Ken--</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9640731" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640731" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640731" href="http://www.robmiles.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rob Miles</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9640731" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640731" class="dsq-comment-message">You are so doing the right thing. At this precise point in your life a bit of "vroom vroom" distraction is just what you need. Take you new car, a nice road, a few good stopping places and go for it.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9640732" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640732" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640732">Brian</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9640732" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640732" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>Echoing Ken, this is surely a time to assess where you are in your own life. But blogging makes your internal process a public matter that others can/must react to. As a veteran of corporate culture with just a few years on you, I\'d advise not talking about job offers openly.<br><br>Take that trip to Yellowstone and let the little voice inside guide you. Then let us know the outcome. Take care.<br><br>Brian</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9640733" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640733" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640733">Dan</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9640733" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640733" class="dsq-comment-message">In one of Lance Armstrong\'s books, after he goes through an extreme schedule of chemotherapy, and has against all odds, survived the ordeal - he writes about the odd sense of guilt that you feel as a survivor. That part of you wants to suck the marrow out of every moment in life. However, part of you still wants to lounge on the couch, mow the lawn, and just be a person, without the pressure of making every moment count. He concluded that you simply can\'t live every moment like it was the last. Very interesting concepts, and his books are well worth a read.<br><br>With regards to the BMW. They always say that in times of extreme emotion, don\'t make any big decisions.<br><br>My personal view is that if I really want to feel I am experiencing my life - really living - That the answer is never in anything outside of myself or my family. Not a possession or a trip. One expression that I have really come to appreciate over the years - "wherever you go, there you are"<br><br>Have fun!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640734" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640734" href="http://vanderwal.net/random/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">vanderwal</a>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640734" class="dsq-comment-message">I really can relate to what you are going through with life changes and sorting out what is important.  Being a good dad (in my silly perspective) is the best focal lens to view the rest of your life.  It puts a light on what is right for work, what is the bond between you and Maryam.<br><br>When you are with you son, try to see the world through his eyes.  Learn from his questions, desires, and quest.  Help him build a passion or passions and that may help you see yours.<br><br>I had the opportunity to work in a fellowship with a U.S. Senator who looked at ever decision she made, every vote she made, every bill she worked on through the lens of how this would impact her child.  What would help her child\'s future, ensure his future, and the children that would be grandchildren.<br><br>I take this to heart, or try to.  Let your son grow through you and your quest to understand and sort it out, he will need that skill as he goes through life.  We need the skills to make decisions in our lives and we need lenses to make sense of these decisions.  For you it may be your son, Maryam, happiness through work, or a combination of all of them.  How do you see the world?  How do you want the world to be? How do you want the world to be for your son?<br><br>Our world goes to hell when we think of ourself, but our world becomes great when we think of our action as those that impact others whom we are connected to.<br><br>I absolutely love the focus you put on your aunt and her year at 65. There is great good in that.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640735" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640735" href="http://litlove.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">litlove</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640735" class="dsq-comment-message">Last November I finally decided to take a serious amount of time off work to try to recover from the ME that up until then I had only been managing (and not very well). Every now add then there has to be a life laundry on the mind, a reckoning of those balance sheets, a tidying out of the storecupboards of the soul. In many ways it doesn\'t matter what conclusions you come to, what you throw and what you keep. All that really matters is to have the contemplation, because the only life that brings us pleasure is a mindful one, in which we feel ourselves deeply and honestly engaged.<br>I began my blog in order to watch myself process emotions and experiences and it\'s been an enlightening and enjoyable journey so far. I look forward to what you have to say when you return. It\'ll be encouraging for us all.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640736">Paul</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640736" class="dsq-comment-message">No advice, questions are good, and you\'re asking good questions.  Enjoy your time off, and maybe take another week.<br><br>I\'ve been able to switch my schedule to 4x 10-hour days... which has allowed me to spend more time with my kids, and be more focused on work. Pretty cool thing.  I\'m happier here, my boss and my family are both happier with me.<br><br>Not saying that something like that would necessarily work for everyone - I happen to have some flexibility to take advantage of... the point I\'m going for is it pays to work creatively with your employer to come up with something positive.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640737" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640737" href="http://tidbitsandmore.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Donna Tocci</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640737" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert - my thoughts are with you, Maryam and your family during this sad, sad time. After a recent loss a friend told me something so simple, yet very wise.  "Treat yourself well; do good, gentle things for yourself.  Grieve the way you need to, not the way others think you should."<br>Buying Maryam a Beemer?  You are right, life is short and she\'s a wildly special lady that deserves good things.  I\'m sure you will both enjoy it.<br>Safe travels</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640738" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640738">James Hancock</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640738" class="dsq-comment-message">Two Books:<br><br>The Fountain Head by Ayn Rand<br>Atlas Shrugged By Ayn Rand<br><br>And once you\'ve read them, and start to see the guiding philosophy behind them, go read some of her non-fiction to see how it can all come together in a completely non-contradictory way.<br><br>At that moment, when you can actually KNOW the right course and even more importantly know WHY it is the right course, your self-doubt will go away so long as you live by the law of non-contradiction.<br><br>It\'s hard to have someone die that you\'re very close to. But it is also a really good time to examine your philosophical system and expand your understanding of yourself and the universe.<br><br>And BTW, there is absolutely nothing wrong with buying a really great car, of that\'s what you want, and it will improve your life in some way. If it does that, then more power to you, and don\'t feel guilty for a second.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640739" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640739" href="http://richardrowan.typepad.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dick Rowan</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640739" class="dsq-comment-message">Our most precious asset is time. Time is not money; time is not fungible. Objects and sentiments do not substitute for lost time. The clock ticks and moves on. Spending time with those we love, and passions we care about, is the best that we can give, and I believe, the most rewarding. Take care.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640740" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640740" href="http://www.eclecticismo.com/nwlog" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Herschel Horton</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640740" class="dsq-comment-message">I met Robert a couple of years ago while at the Microsoft campus. I\'m here to tell everyone that he\'s just as engaging and interesting in person as he is on his blog. I read his blog for more than just the Microsoft technical insights. Robert, I read your blog because I like you! Although we are not "friends" from the old school view, I look at you as a new school friend.<br><br>In pondering the human condition, I\'ve come to realize one truth. We live today. We don\'t live in the past and we never, ever live in the future; so live today as tomorrow is never promised to come.<br><br>I\'m sending a prayer out to you and your family in your time of mourning. Robert, you make a difference everyday in this world. I appreciate the work you do and want to say thanks. Take care and God bless.<br><br>Herschel<br><br>PS: Take a video of you and Maryam riding in that nice car and post that!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640741">Chris L</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640741" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, I hope you don\'t regret buying the car. Thinking about my own mortality just makes me want to get rid of my possessions -- you can\'t take them with you.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640742" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640742" href="http://blog.machinima.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Paul Marino</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640742" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert-<br><br>My condolences on your loss. Its unfortunate that events such as this cause us to reflect upon ourselves and the paths we\'ve chosen. I lost my dad last year and know most of what you are sensing and questioning. The questions are big and the answers are even larger. To be honest, the answers don\'t come right away - but hopefully, when they do - you\'ll either see that you\'re already on that path or pretty close by.<br><br>-Paul</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640743">dmad</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640743" class="dsq-comment-message">Like John Lennon wrote:<br><br>Life is what happens when you\'r e busy making other plans"</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640744" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640744" href="http://www.knuckleball.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">John Seals</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640744" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert:<br><br>My family sends our sincere condolences to you and yours in this time of grief.<br><br>Seize the day . . .<br><br>John S.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640745">Christopher Barger</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640745" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert - the introspection and self-examination is healthy, and you\'re better for it. I don\'t have any words of wisdom for you, since we all must come to our own separate peace with the world and our places in it... I just wanted to wish you well and hope that you find the wisdom and direction and calm that you\'re looking for.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640746">John Stame</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640746" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, we sat next to each other on a plane flying back to Redmond about a year ago.  I was interviewing for a role at Corp; just left MSFT after 4.5 years in the field.<br>You are right, life is temporary, therefore it is critical to enjoy the blessings around you (especially the people in your life), give back, and know what is next.  There is eternal life in a better place!  Will you have it?  Do you know and do you know him (JC)?<br>Gods blessings to you!  I enjoy your blog and would love to have you sign your book one day!<br>J. Stame</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640747">ThatGuy</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640747" class="dsq-comment-message">Ever thought about taking a yoga class?  The relationship you\'ll have with yourself after mind, body and sould comes together is powerful.  Yoga is the only thing that helped me survive through my career.  Worth a shot and you have a week.<br><br>MC</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640748" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640748" href="http://scripting.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dave Winer</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640748" class="dsq-comment-message">Sounds like your mom is a great teacher, still. :-)<br><br>And good idea to buy Maryam a new car, that investment will pay you back a million times over!<br><br>Maybe I\'ll drive up to Montana to hang with y\'all next week.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640749">RickG</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640749" class="dsq-comment-message">Yellowstone is a great place for reflection.  I usually go a couple times a year (being 2 hours away is nice).<br><br>A week off sounds well deserved.  Best of luck with everything.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640750" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640750" href="http://scobleizer.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Robert Scoble</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640750" class="dsq-comment-message">Brian: good advice. I made a decision to live my life in the public square and that decision has always brought back rewards that money simply can\'t buy. Look at the comments on this thread.<br><br>Sometimes it\'s really hard to know what to put here and what not to put here. When I figure that out, I\'ll probably write that too! :-)<br><br>As to material things, yeah, you can\'t take them with you. And, for the past two weeks my mom didn\'t care about experiences or material things or how hard she worked in her store (although, it\'s interesting, she had a lot of friends and customers come by and visit her who DID care that she put the time in with them).<br><br>All this stuff is a good lesson to learn, it refocuses on what\'s really important.<br><br>Yeah, Dave, she continues to teach me a lot. Looking forward to seeing you in Montana!</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640751" href="http://www.nickiesnook.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nickie</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640751" class="dsq-comment-message">Mr. Scoble.  I just want to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers.  Takingg time off sounds like a good idea.  I can\'t imagine the pain of all of this, but I hope this week gives you some peace.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640752" href="http://timthefoolman.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">timthefoolman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640752" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>I\'ve received a lot of criticism from people about the non-technical things on my blog (parenting, love, etc), so it encourages me to see you doing the same thing.<br><br>WRT raising teenagers, it\'s been accurately compared to nailing jello to a tree. Regardless of how well you do it, it\'s messy, and you have no idea if you\'re successful or not. My oldest is about to graduate, and the younger brother is finishing his Freshman year. I feel just as clueless sometimes, and just as much as you, I doubt my ability as a dad.<br><br>There are any number of books that I (or others) can recommend, but the reality is that as long as you\'re searching, you\'ll find what you\'re looking for. Pity the fathers who don\'t care enough to take the step back that you\'ve taken now.<br><br>Be safe,<br><br>Tim</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640753" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640753" href="http://connectedworld.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">David</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640753" class="dsq-comment-message">All the best to you and your family Robert. No answers here, but if YOU figure anything out, please let us know here. But I think life is like that. Just when you think you have figured it out, comes another curve ball.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640754">Kevin Werbach</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640754" class="dsq-comment-message">Good luck.  There\'s nothing more important than figuring out what\'s important to you, and doing it.<br><br>-k-</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640755">rick gregory</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640755" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br><br>the questions are good. Take the time to let the questions roll around in your head and your heart, and don\'t be in a hurry to get to answers. Emotions and thoughts will appear and disappear over the next few months... examine them, think about them, and give yourself some time for this to become a part of who you are.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640756" href="http://janandmicki.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Micki</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640756" class="dsq-comment-message">All the best. I understand the questioning of life that comes with facing tragedy. Having, myself, survived cancer and then seeing my partner through it, too, I wrote a post on my blog called "A Philosophy for Living " that you may find helpful:<br><a href="http://janandmicki.wordpress.com/2004/12/22/a-philosophy-for-living/" rel="nofollow">http://janandmicki.wordpress.com/2004/12/22/a-p...</a></div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640757" href="http://www.afterbang.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mal Ross</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640757" class="dsq-comment-message">Rather than camping, which I suspect most kids would view as a bit lame (no offence!), offer to take your son snowboarding. (NB: *not* skiing. No cool teenager wants to be seen skiing.) Even better if neither of you can do it already - it\'ll give you an experience to share as you learn together. And yes, that does mean you\'ll have to do it too. :) You\'re in a great part of the world for it, so make the most of it.<br><br>Hope you have a great time whatever you get up to.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640759" href="http://scobleizer.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Robert Scoble</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640759" class="dsq-comment-message">Mal, thanks. Patrick doesn\'t like snow sports, unfortunately. I\'m hoping some peer pressure gets him to go skiing sometime. But, in July it\'s a bit hard to go snowboarding or skiing anyway.<br><br>He loves Xbox, though, and so do all the kids in the neighborhood, so I\'m sure we\'ll have some fun times.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640760">David Larsen</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640760" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, your thoughts reminded me of one of my favorite passages that might be encouraging as you reflect upon life:<br><br>LORD, make me to know my end,<br>And what is the measure of my days,<br>That I may know how frail I am.<br>Indeed, You have made my days as handbreadths,<br>And my age is as nothing before You;<br>Certainly every man at his best state is but vapor.<br>Surely every man walks about like a shadow;<br>Surely they busy themselves in vain;<br>He heaps up riches,<br>And does not know who will gather them.<br><br>Ps 39:4-6</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640761">David Larsen</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640761" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, your thoughts reminded me of one of my favorite passages that might be encouraging as you reflect upon life:<br><br>LORD, make me to know my end, And what is the measure of my days, That I may know how frail I am. Indeed, You have made my days as handbreadths, And my age is as nothing before You; Certainly every man at his best state is but vapor. Surely every man walks about like a shadow; Surely they busy themselves in vain;<br>He heaps up riches, And does not know who will gather them. (Ps 39:4-6)</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640762" href="http://sloantech.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Steve Sloan</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640762" class="dsq-comment-message">Bob:<br><br>"Life is difficult", I think that is one Scott Pecks great truths and the opening line in his book, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior. He also said, “Problems do not go away. They must be worked through or else they remain, forever a barrier to the growth and development of the spirit.”<br><br>You are going through one of those great times, great opportunities in life for reinvention of yourself. I see this journey as having started for you awhile ago. Sometimes just when you think you have things figured out, circumstances arise that show you that no, maybe you don\'t. Like when Candy and I had filed for divorce and a week later she died in a car accident.<br><br>I am proud of you for taking up the challenge. I urge you to not seek answers too soon. Sometimes the best time is spent defining the question(s) and listening, just listening.<br><br>Enjoy life, the new car and the time off. Much love to you, Maryam and Patrick.<br><br>~Steve and Sue Sloan</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640763" href="http://blog.willasrari.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Will</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640763" class="dsq-comment-message">"Actually, I was totally shocked when the bank approved the purchase."<br><br>You\'re stressing a $40,000 loan? Are they paying people in peanuts over at Microsoft?</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640764" href="http://sloantech.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Steve Sloan</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640764" class="dsq-comment-message">FYI - Bob has been paying through the nose for alimony to his ex-wife and child support. He is a good guy who bends over backwards to do the right thing.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640765" href="http://mikey.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mikey</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640765" class="dsq-comment-message">I think you\'re probably going to get burned by this girl at some point down the road.<br><br>Hopefully you\'ll realize that women are evil when that happens.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640766" href="http://blog.willasrari.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Will</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640766" class="dsq-comment-message">I was simply making an observation. What does doing the right thing have to do with a car loan?</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640767" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640767" href="http://scobleizer.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Robert Scoble</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640767" class="dsq-comment-message">Will, I make less than $100,000 a year. Yeah, I don\'t expect to have banks just hand me $40,000. This is the first time in my life that I\'ve been so fortunate.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640768" href="http://getgood.typepad.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Susan Getgood</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640768" class="dsq-comment-message">Good for you for getting the car. Trite, but true, life is too short to deny simple things that bring so much pleasure. Enjoy your time with your son. In the end, it is the time you spend that matters, not so much what you do. Maybe there is something he has always wanted to do or try that you can learn about together (and no I do not mean something else in Second Life :-) !</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640769" href="http://scobleizer.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Robert Scoble</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640769" class="dsq-comment-message">Mikey: I\'ve been burned by women before. I still like them! :-)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640770">mjb</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640770" class="dsq-comment-message">Hey Robert...<br>That you\'re asking these questions now, rather than later in life, shows you\'re on the right track.  Figuring out what will make you happy (and, necessarily, insure the happiness of the people you care for) is a task best done when you have the opportunities and options and time.  I\'ve been in software since high school days in the mid-70s and I\'m speaking as someone that\'s waited way too long to start looking for the answers for those very same questions.  The time you spend with your son is precious to you both -- don\'t spend too much of it in front of the Xbox (though I\'ve done that exact same thing; watching him play GTR).  What was most rewardinng to me was to do something, anything, where he would be challenged, so I could see him overcome those challenges.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640771" href="http://www.theimajination.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Yorkali Walters</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640771" class="dsq-comment-message">I have no teens, both my parents are still with me and my daughters are still in diapers but I believe the bible text from the Psalm is incredibly appropriate. Here\'s another:<br><br>Yeah though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, thy rod and they staff they comfort me.<br><br>Be comforted Scoble, the depth of dark is not eternal.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640772" href="http://websearch.about.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Wendy</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640772" class="dsq-comment-message">Gosh, your post brought up some stuff that we\'ve been wrestling with lately. Husband works LONG hours and wants to be with his family more, and now we have an opportunity to do that this summer. It\'s scary yet exhilarating at the same time to not be working for "the man" anymore, yet when I look at the baby faces of our kids and realize that those baby faces will not be there much longer, I know that we\'re making the right decision. You\'ll never regret something that you do out of love for someone else.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640773" href="http://thenorwichgroup.blogs.com/mscrm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Anne Stanton</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640773" class="dsq-comment-message">I am sorry to hear about your loss Robert. Perhaps one of the things we need to remember is that loving what you do, loving who you are, accepting what you can and can\'t do.. all of these are really A-OK.<br><br>It is when we can\'t accept ourselves that life must teach us this lesson.. sometimes over and over and over again.<br><br>Anne</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640774" href="http://writenow.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Shirley</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640774" class="dsq-comment-message">You\'re invited too. Please read my post from today. Don\'t miss the comments. :)<br><br>Blessings,<br><br>Shirley</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640775" href="http://search-engines-web.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Search Engines WEB</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640775" class="dsq-comment-message">Live your Life as if you are Living your Second Chance.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640776">X</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640776" class="dsq-comment-message">I heard this is a great book to help with questions like yours.<br><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401301932/sr=8-1/qid=1148677217/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-5700749-9226542?%255Fencoding=UTF8" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401301932/sr=...</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640777" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640777" href="http://manoj.members.winisp.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Manoj</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640777" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, my condolences on your grave loss. As far as finding answers to the questions you have, my experience has showed that seeking these answers just results in more questions. Carpe Diem, though cliched and over-quoted, is the best thing you can do to get you through this time of grief and introspection. I do wish you luck in finding answers though; if you find answers, I\'ll be buoyed by the hope that one day, I\'ll be as fortunate.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640778">dmad</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640778" class="dsq-comment-message">As for raising kids, I\'m reminded of a line from "Parenthood" given by Keanu Reeves\' character Tod:<br><br>"You know, Mrs. Buckman, you need a license to buy a dog, to drive a car - hell, you even need a license to catch a fish. But they\'ll let any butt-reaming asshole be a father."<br><br> Not saying all us father\'s fit that description, but the paradox is baffling.  Kids don\'t come with an owner\'s manual. We all make it up as we go along, hopefully keeping the good examples our parents taught us and just doing what we think is right.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640779">Dan</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640779" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert - It is 11:47pm here. On my left, I have a copy of your book, half way done with it. On my right, I have your blog. I don\'t think you need to fret about what life is and what you SHOULD be doing. You, as you are, have brought together a huge number of people, affected their lives in a positive way, and have me - a complete stranger, wishing you well.<br>Good night.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640780">mediadude</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640780" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert:<br><br>I solved the $40,000 BMW problem by purchasing a classic old M series... less than 20K and twice the fun.<br><br>Anyway, death of parents takes a long time to get over - even if you are not close.  It comes back at you in strange ways - even years later.<br><br>Take care of yourself - we love what you write and are selfish about wanting to see it !<br><br>Take care,</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640781">Tom Nelson</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640781" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert;<br>Great post and great comments (mostly). When you get back I want to here about your experience with the car dealer! Having bought 30 some cars over the years I know there is always a fun story involved.<br>Enjoy your time off and once again, thanks for sharing. Great to read someone who can make you refect a bit!<br>Mikey, you need to pick yourself up, dust it off and get back to life. BIG theme in these latest posts, (and rightly so), LIFE IS SHORT. Get past the bitterness, NOBODY is worth that!</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640782" href="http://kristine1983mcanelly.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kristine</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640782" class="dsq-comment-message">Another parent of a teenager? I read some of the comments, being interested after having read your post.<br>I\'d love to hear some feed back from others here in this world of thoughts and matched phrases. From my desk I have a view of the back yard and a tarp covered antique car. I can\'t even remember the kind it is,,,not being mine. And the apartment complex and all their dog walking tenants through the alley. That\'s if I wear my glasses. Yesterday I browsed about fifty or so blogs. Some worth going back to. I count this as one more. Thank you.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640783" href="http://kristine1983mcanelly.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kristine</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640783" class="dsq-comment-message">Oh...and being about 24 hours later than the others...and new to this ...I hope I\'ll be forgiven for adding a second note. An untitled ditty I wrote a few weeks back for someone that was rather sad on Mother\'s day.<br><br><br>In every cloud a wisp of hair from mothers float<br>In ever blade of grass and drop of rain<br>I see the eyes of love smiling once again<br>In every storm that passes<br>In every star at night<br>In every leaf that trembles<br>As a bird takes flight.<br>In every smiling child<br>whose eyes see what we should<br>I can see my mother telling me<br>It\'s all good.<br><br>Lint, nature...all good.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640784">Kelly</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640784" class="dsq-comment-message">Great questions to ask.  I\'ve found that we only begin to find true happiness when we have the courage to ask these questions of ourselves.  Next time you see those young Mormon missionaries riding by on their bikes, you should get their perspective and thoughts on this.  I\'m not saying you should subscribe to their beliefs, but their it is worth hearing.  Besides, then you get more stuff to blog about.  ;-)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640785">modaz</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640785" class="dsq-comment-message">Good for you Robert. You know this kind of realization makes your heart lighter and life way simpler. It is all about attitude.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640786" href="http://invisiblesun.googlepages.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">urban</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640786" class="dsq-comment-message">As for the parenting thing, I would say it takes sucking things up.  I was never close to my dad.  To be fair, I made it a little difficult by not being interested in the things he is interested in, but you know, even if I hate baseball, if he dragged me out to a game once in a while, I would appreciate it.  A meal together or something.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640787" href="http://www.wels.net/imprint" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">JD</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640787" class="dsq-comment-message">Hey guy,<br>Isn\'t it shocking when you lose your parent(s) that it just hits you... you\'re all grown up? No one to go to for trust worthy advice, no one to hear you complain and actually care that you are hurting or have the history behind all those thoughts and feelings. I hear you. Just this week was my mom\'s 3yr anniversary of her death, and my dad 7 months before that. Three years! That totally freaks me out. It can\'t be true! But it is, and life keeps going by, and our kids get older and more invested in life itself. I have to be honest though. I couldn\'t have gotten through all this stuff without having faith in  Christ. It was too much to bare. Too much to let go. Too much to miss. I am so thankful when I see them in my dreams. Its so very cool to see them talking, touch them, smell them. Oh so real. What a gift when you wake and smile for it. I am so sorry for your loss. But pray you have that faith and belief that you will see your mom again in heaven one day. It is real comfort and gives hope and strength to go on. I hope too that you are sharing whats most important with your son, and you know that now to be memories that you shared with your parent. On earth, that\'s whats left. In heaven, there is so much more we can\'t know, but can believe. God bless, and sleep with a smile.<br>j</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640788" href="http://brianmseo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Brian M</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640788" class="dsq-comment-message">I bought a brand new Corvette convertible on a whim a few years ago, and although it was incredibly expensive, and most of my friends thought I was crazy and chalked it up to a "mid-life crisis" thing, the best part of an experience like this can be summed up this way:<br><br>Cost of the base MSRP of a BMW 325i Sedan = $30,900<br>Cost of the BMW 325i loaded with options = $38,195<br>Cost of the look on your ex\'s face = price-less<br><br>Enjoy it! And, don\'t look back (although you might want to look in the review mirror once in a while...)!<br><br>Brian M</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640789" href="http://swedishfish.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">swedishfish</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640789" class="dsq-comment-message">I think you\'re making a good choice to take time off and think. It\'s what everyone could use at some time or another :)</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640790" href="http://www.emceesolutions.net/pages/emcee-properties.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sam</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640790" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert,<br>This is the best time to pray.You need to ask God to guide you in whatever you doing.He\'s the only one who can give you the satisfaction and meaning you are yearning for.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640791">Robert E Spivack</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640791" class="dsq-comment-message">Congrats!  Once in a while rewarding oneself or one\'s spouse is definitely worthwhile.<br><br>Check out the Economist.  They have an excellent article on how us middle income folks are no longer shopping just in our traditional price range.  Purchases are bifurcating - buying up-market luxury products while simultaneously buying down-market frugal dollar-saving bargains.  Starbucks = upmarket success, GM = stuck in the middle market failure.  Lesson here is for companies to figure out how to go upmarket and downmarket without aliening customers and not staying stagnent in mid market.<br><br>Back to techie stuff - for $40K I assume you upgraded to iDrive and GPS Nav system?<br><br>I just bought a new 325i two months ago and love it.<br><br>But also hate it!  Maybe you can talk to the guys at the BMW tech center in Palo Alto about my pet peeves:<br><br>1. The blue-tooth handsfree works but uses a proprietary protocol for phonebook data exchange so my cellphone (Sprint PPC-6700 running on EVDO and Windows Mobile) won\'t upload the phonebook to the screen.<br><br>Maybe you can get them to opensource the data exchange protocol so someone can write a decent uploader for all Windows Mobile phones.  (I\'m assuming their going to remain clueless about actually fixing it themselves.)<br><br>2. Darn thing (the computer/nav/gps) is OEM\'d from Siemens (not bad in itself) but is based on a closed Java architecture (bad).  I knew it would be too good to be true, but I was hoping for an embedded WinCE or WinXP that could be enhanced.<br><br>3. The car industry took years to add cup holders, so their rate of innovation is no surprise.  But, why the heck can\'t they replace the CD-ROM player in the radio/stereo with a DVD-ROM?  For only about $20 more the MP3 data mode could play an 8GB Double-layer DVD-R instead of a 600MB CD-R. (Actually, I found you CAN play a data DVD, but you have to take out the GPS data from the DVD drive.  So, you have great tunes and get lost, but if you want to know where you\'re going you can\'t have a lot of music :-)<br><br>4. Anyone that complains about stupid "gothas" in PC\'s or software should step back and look at the archaic decisions made in these products.  Exactly which numbskull wouldn\'t approve putting a USB plug into any of these car radios?  Duh!  put all your music on a usb flash drive and just stick it.  Seems simple enough. Maybe in 10 years they\'ll have it.<br><br> (Afterall, all these car mfg are patting themselves on the back for having added sinking 50cent audio in jack.  Only took how long to do that????)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640792">raptor</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640792" class="dsq-comment-message">after reading your blog recently i can only refer to my feelings . you are a wonderful human being , sir scoble .....</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640793">Aaron</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640793" class="dsq-comment-message">If the blog doesn\'t server you, you aren\'t serving anyone else.  I\'ll stop readying if I know you\'re family or friends have ever suffered because of this blog.  It’s not a threat, it’s a promise.  Audience controls media… and blog are mass media… if not you wouldn’t leave your diary lying on the front sidewalk.  At the end of the day the vanity of a blog must be addressed. At the end of the day, know why I need to know what you are thinking… why its important to your family I know this… and could we both live better or worse without it.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640794" href="http://www.chench.com/thelittlethings/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ken</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640794" class="dsq-comment-message">It\'s so important to be asking yourself those questions!  All of the answers will come.<br>Ken</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640795">Katyspice</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640795" class="dsq-comment-message">My folks were the kind that saved, saved and saved.  Not only money but all the nice pressies we bought them when we grew up and got good jobs and could afford to show them how thankful we were.  My mother had a secret "stash" of brand new clothes, etc that she was saving for a "special" occasion.  Then they suddenly got sick and they died within four months of each other.  I uncovered the stash.  I was a little peeved that I had spent all that time and money and it sat in a closet.  Sooo - I wear the stuff.  I eat my Sunday dinner off of wedding china, I enjoy all the stuff I work very hard to buy.  I even went through a convertable car phase - and I loved it!!  Unfort Ireland and convertables dont go together soo well  ha ha.<br><br>Live -- dont stash.  K</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640796" href="http://spaces.msn.com/BryanStarbuck" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bryan Starbuck</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640796" class="dsq-comment-message">My heart goes out to you Robert for the loss of your mother.  You are an amazing guy and I hope you know how many people wish you the best.<br><br>It\'s great that you are taking time off and will have time to put life into perspective.<br><br>You may not realize what a big impact you have in what you do today.  I and other teams at Microsoft find you invaluable.  We work so hard on our products and we want our products to connect to our customers and have an impact.  Our biggest bottleneck is often being able to connect to our users without them only seeing a big corporate facade (the one the Slashdot crowd likes to bash).<br><br>Your Channel 9 videos and this blog are amazing.  You bring people together and bridge perspectives.  My and my team now have a blog for our product and it\'s wonderful, and this has been in large part because of your and Leah Pearlman\'s blogging efforts.<br><br>I wish you the best with your time off to contemplate life.  As you look to what you as a person do exceptionally well, it wouldn\'t surprise me if ends up being "connecting people and bridge their points of view".<br><br>Whatever you come up with, I think life is about knowing what you can do uniquely well, and then the joy of life comes from focusing your life and efforts around having that ability have a beneficial impact to the world and those around you. (Both in your personal and professional life)<br><br>-Bryan</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9640797" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640797" href="http://dltq.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Raymond Kristiansen</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640797" class="dsq-comment-message">Hey Robert, we met once at Reboot in Copenhagen last year, and I have been following your work on your blog as well as your videos for some time. Your work is inspiring to a lot of people from around the world. The fact that you mix tech with life on your blog is very inspiring to me, at least. Technology is there to be infused with life, be used in life - it cannot be just some separate theoretical field.<br><br>Firstly: My deepest condolences for your loss. To lose your parent is a horrible experience, and it is just right that you spend this next week or two working those questions.<br><br>I don\'t know quite what to comment here, there have already been written many wise things. But I can say that I resonate well with your questions. How can we do more for the world, and for those we love?<br><br>Stay healthy and enjoy the time with your family. Greetings from Oslo!</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640798" href="http://apotso.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">apotso</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640798" class="dsq-comment-message">Well amigo, your mother was right, you have to live enough... so what that the car was expensive... so what that you have to pay all this money... welth has to be distributed in order to be evaluated... you are happy... your wife is happy... your kids are happy... the bank is happy... and furthermore the banker wishes you good health in order you to pay them back the loan... so you just made a good friend that care about your health... isn’t that wonderful...<br><br>Regarding your son my friend, I believe that things are simple... because when they are such, life is worth living... your son, as all kids, before and during his revolution is just a pretender of you... after he finishes with this unavoidable genes process he will be again a pretender of you... so just be yourself... enjoy it and have fun... don\'t bother your mind... nobody else beside your relatives care about you... after all we born alone and we die alone...</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640799" href="http://www.PCTALKweb.Net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">RBL</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640799" class="dsq-comment-message">Sorry to hear about your mom. I lost my father suddenly, and then, soon after, my brother. It was a strong 1-2 punch. But it helped me learn there is a big difference between pleasure and happiness. A BMW is pleasure. Hugging your kids and your wife is happiness. Go for the happiness, and the pleasure will follow. Go for the pleasure, and the happiness will remain elusive.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640800" href="http://supercoolgirlie.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">supercoolgirlie</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640800" class="dsq-comment-message">Yeah, put the XBox away and take your son camping. It\'s a memory he can carry with him always. I can\'t say I remember all the times I was gaming with friends and family...you know?<br><br>Take care.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640801">Mrs Beata</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640801" class="dsq-comment-message">Great post. Just asking the question hurles you in the top percentage. Living, loving, caring... There are no absolute answers, only guesses.<br><br>Care about youself, you are the base for everything you are, you think and feel. If you are ok, then you can nurture others. If you are not ok then you feed off others. It\'s all about the energy flows. If you don\'t leak energy then you can shine and inspire.<br><br>Cry in public. It\'s humbling.<br><br>When looking inwards and finding a fear, face it. It\'s developing. Fear is an energy drainer.<br><br>Listen to your kid, learn something from him. Makes him confident.<br><br>Question God. Question the scriptures. Feel God rather then believe in he/she/it. Find your God in a different religion, same guy just different robes. Study Islam. It will raise your understanding.<br><br>If you work with your hands, get a \'thinking\' hobby, if you are a \'thinking\' worker get a hobby with your hands.<br><br>And don\'t take yourself so damn seriously :) Even Einstein could stick his tounge out and have a laugh!</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640802" href="http://jackyan.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jack Yan</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640802" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, you should live the moment. Go for it!</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640803" href="http://alfredo.octavio.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Alfredo Octavio</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640803" class="dsq-comment-message">That\'s a good decision, Robert, and thanks for becoming a client! :-)</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640804" href="http://ansel.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ansel</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640804" class="dsq-comment-message">You\'re not doing anything good by working for a massive corporation that colludes with the Chinese government to censor information (Gates met with Hu Jintao, a dictator, in his home a few weeks ago), a corporation that turns over records on its users to the government, a corporation that stifles competition, and of course, a corporation that makes shoddy products.  If you have a lot of money, donate it to relief organizations.  Invest it in ways for people to better their lives, to bring about social change, in citizen-based independent media or something... for christ\'s sake don\'t buy a BMW.  Ride a bus.  I have so very little respect for people like you.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640805" href="http://www.peoplespoet.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Keyvan</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640805" class="dsq-comment-message">sorry about your Mum robert life is hell but what we do at the point of worries is what makes us diffrent making maryam happy is a good thing she is worth it and B.M.W stand for be my woman good choice the reason I am writting this is why dont the top people at Mirosoft realise who you are and what you are doing for them realy you are the voice of Microsoft . But I think people dont know what they have until they got it no more. take the time off and enjoy yourself as time dont repeat itself . keyvan</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640806">Seshadri</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640806" class="dsq-comment-message">Sorry about your mom. It was interesting to read how this prompted you to do something that you wouldnt have normally done. I had one similar incident couple of weeks back.<br><br>Me and my friend were involve in a biking accident where we hit an old lady who wandered right across the road. She went in to a coma and died soon after. Somehow this resulted in me buying a cellphone that i wanted to for a long time. I am a very basic cell user - i dont even send text messages - and kept thiking that purchase would simply be a waste. Two days after the incident something just dragged me to the store and i ended up buying the phone. ( BTW, i have still not used most of the \'advanced\' features in my new phone).<br><br>I am reminded of a quote from your Book - "everything doesnt change. Something changes and it impacts lot of other things". How true!!!!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640807">Jordan Pruett</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640807" class="dsq-comment-message">hey man, dont sweat it.  Your a neat guy, and you treat your woman cooly.  Just love people.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640808">Jarcened</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640808" class="dsq-comment-message">There are important things in life that never should be ignored and be given importance. I know, its so many. I\'ll just point one important factor to soothens life. Share your life with someone special, check out webdatedotcom. See someone there that might interest you to be with.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640809" href="http://www.pusi.info/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jimm</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640809" class="dsq-comment-message">Was glad to visit on yours site! It have a good design. I compare this site to another: <a href="http://www.ukusi.info/z4-07/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ukusi.info/z4-07/</a> and <a href="http://www.kusok.info/2000-z3/" rel="nofollow">http://www.kusok.info/2000-z3/</a> ; the design last to me is more pleasant!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9640812">Ruby</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640812" class="dsq-comment-message">There are a lot of thoughts swirling about in your head, and feelings in your heart. Lots of questions and maybe the answers aren\'t as readily available. There is a great book called "When Life Changes or You Wish It Would" by Carol Adrienne that I found to be really useful when one of the many times change appeared in my life. It\'s an easy read, you may find that it makes total sense or at least helps to ease your mind a bit.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640813" href="http://rmgales.bloggerteam.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rhonda</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640813" class="dsq-comment-message">Life is short, enjoy your money and the joy that Maryam<br>is experiencing driving when she\'s driving her new BMW.  I purchased a new Lexus, and it\'s a wonderful experience.  We deserve it!</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640810" href="http://www.andrehedetoft.com/geekporn" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">André Hedetoft</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640810" class="dsq-comment-message">Robert, I would like to say don\'t worry about it, your probably just like the x-man Longshot. With a pure hearts intention everything works out, even the longest shot. But I know I think about stuff like that myself.<br><br>None of us probably have to, but we still do, and THAT\'S what tells us that we are on the right track.<br><br>Good luck, love that your are sharing it with the world. Maybe we can\'t excel all the time, but if we manage to step up and save the day and sweep some people of their feet every now and then, we don\'t have to worry.<br><br>André Hedetoft<br>Movie-geek<br>Blogging about geek porn over at <a href="http://www.andrehedetoft.com/geekporn" rel="nofollow">http://www.andrehedetoft.com/geekporn</a></div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640814" href="http://www.mortgages-made-simple.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Cindy Little</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640814" class="dsq-comment-message">It true at times of grief when you loose someone near and dear to you. you cant help but to sit back and want to watch the world go by, contemplate your navel, or what ever. Time seems to fill a void left in your heart, where you summise, and catorgorise your own existence, into slots, of life ,love, wealth, family etc, and so forth. What we have to remember though is we are loved by those who know us and care, if they didnt care they would not be there, life is to short, live each day as it comes, do with it what you will, be happy and enjoy your life and family after all is said and done, those dearly departed from us would want nothing less</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-9640815" href="http://dominyfamilyblog.com/blogger" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">corinnadominy</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9640815" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9640815" class="dsq-comment-message">I hope things are going better for you now that time has passed.  I was actually caught by the title of your blog, and thought I\'d read and post comment.  This is only the second time I\'ve done this.<br>I think that when you are at a point in your life you can really sit back and enjoy it, then do so!  If it\'s not hurting you or anybody else, then do it!<br>My husband and I have four kids 6 and under, so something like buying a brand new car would\'nt go well for us, but God willing, we will live to see our kids out of the house and then THE FUN BEGINS!!  : )<br>Even at that, I find myself being too impulsive sometimes to because my husband works for our local police department here in Lebanon, and even though it\'s a small town (14,000 people) I find myself worrying sometimes that he may not be here tomorrow.  Things can go from normal to erratic in a matter of seconds at a police department.<br>Anyway, you are not alone with your thoughts and questions.  *Everyone* has them, even Christians, who relatively "know where they are going" but it\'s still scary to think about all that will go on that you could miss out on.  I think the biggest thing is that life will still go on no matter if you are here or not.  I can\'t bear the thought of missing *any* of my childrens\' milestones if I happen to die.  And the fact is, life would still go on.  I think that\'s the most unsettling thing of all.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 </ul>\
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Dsq.Debug.profile(function() {
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	}
	Dsq.$(Dsq.curPageId).innerHTML = Dsq.$(Dsq.curPageId).innerHTML.replace(Dsq.COMMENTS_RE, Dsq.CommentsHandler);
}); // Dsq.Debug.Profile

// HACK: Resetting cache because we're done with.
Dsq.Utils.gebiFromElementCollectionCache = null;


	
	
	var dsq_styleEl = document.getElementById(disqus_container_id);
	var dsq_anchorEl = document.getElementsByTagName('a')[0];
	
	Dsq.Thread.fc = Dsq.Utils.getStyle(dsq_styleEl, 'color');
	if(dsq_anchorEl) { Dsq.Thread.ac = Dsq.Utils.getStyle(dsq_anchorEl, 'color'); }
	Dsq.Thread.ff = Dsq.Utils.getStyle(dsq_styleEl, (Dsq.Utils.ie || window.opera ? 'fontFamily' : 'font-family'));
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	Dsq.Thread.ac = encodeURIComponent(Dsq.Thread.ac);
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			Dsq.frames['reply_0'].init(function() {
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				var theme = (typeof disqus_frame_theme == 'undefined') ? 'default' : disqus_frame_theme;
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				// if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(); }
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			Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(Dsq.$('dsq-post-add'));
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	Dsq.Popup.showCookieMsgs();

	
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	var running = false;
	var timer = null;
	var pending = [];
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		timer = setInterval(obj.heartBeat, 100);
	};
	var stopTimer = function() {
		running = false;
		clearInterval(timer);
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	// Public
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		if (!running) {
			startTimer();
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	};
	obj.heartBeat = function() {
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			stopTimer();
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// also used in embed_thread.js:
window.fbIsReady = function () {return window.FB && FB.init;};
// NOTE: This script gets executed again without threadEl
//       set when we are loaded again as the fbc_receiver.
//       In this case, we don't need the hidden container.

if(!window.FB || !FB.init) {
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		var fbDiv = document.createElement('div');
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		fbDiv.style.position = 'absolute';	// This is intentionally not setting display to none as this breaks
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		fbDiv.style.height = '0px';
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			// HACK: This is a workaround FBC's single domain limitation by
			//		 allowing sites to create multiple forums with different
			//		 Facebook API keys.  This must be used in conjunction with
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if(typeof(disqus_callback) == 'function') {
	var callback_params = Dsq.Utils.getRequestParams()['dsq_cbp'] || null;

	// We don't care about any errors in third-party code
	try {
		disqus_callback(callback_params);
	} catch (x) {
		if (typeof(console) != 'undefined' && typeof(console.log) == 'function') {
			// But it would be nice to let developers know about them
			console.log(x);
		}
		// pass
	}

	// HACK: We don't know if the callback wraps our container, which may
	// possibly result in a new DOM element.
	Dsq.container = document.getElementById('dsq-content');
}

// Global event handler for narcissus.
if (Dsq.jsonData.integration.theme == 4) {
	var g = Dsq.Utils.ie ? document : window;
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		// Handle "enter" key on input for post box.
		if ((event.keyCode || event.which) == 13) {
			var target = Dsq.Utils.ie ? event.srcElement : event.target;
			// For Safari bug, detect text node.
			if (target.nodeType == 3) {
				target = target.parentNode;
			}

			if (target.nodeName == 'INPUT' &&
				target.parentNode.className == 'dsq-input-wrapper') {
				var postId = Dsq.Utils.extractId(target);
				Dsq.Templates.postComment(postId, this, false);
			}
		}
	});
}

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