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The Quickstarter Manifesto
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Quickstarter: it's OK to think small
Today we're announcing Quickstarter. It's an invitation to create small projects—the kind you do mostly for fun. London-based designer Oscar Lhermitte came up with the idea for Quickstarter. He's no stranger to big projects (like the time he literally promised people the Moon). But he also loves doing small ones "that are inherently beautiful because they are simple and manageable." He launched the first Quickstarter project earlier this year as an experiment to see what he could create with a small budget and a limited timeframe. When he offered to come up with a way to help other people create small projects, we were quick to say, "Yes!"
Read Oscar's Quickstarter Manifesto below and start thinking about what you'd like to create.
As a product designer, creative consultant, and backer, I've been involved with many Kickstarter campaigns—some for my own projects and some for other peoples'. This includes large projects that got support from thousands of backers and required a lot of pre-production work, a full support team, and a large budget to come to life. But it also includes small projects—done mostly for fun—that are inherently beautiful because they are simple and manageable.
As exciting as big projects can be, I've learned just as much from doing the little ones. Kickstarter is a great tool to test out experimental ideas—things that don't follow traditional models—and working on a small scale can give you the freedom to experiment and explore new things without putting too much on the line.
This is true for young designers and artists looking to launch their first public project, who might not have the budget to hire a videographer, spend months doing PR, or figure out a complex manufacturing process. But it's also true for seasoned professionals who are looking to shake things up and try something new. So, I'm collaborating with the folks at Kickstarter to launch Quickstarter: a creative prompt aimed at inspiring small campaigns, just for the fun of challenging yourself creatively. Here's what I have in mind:
Quickstarter is fun.
Quickstarter is DIY.
Quickstarter won't take over your life.
Quickstarter is not a job.
Quickstarter is no big deal.
Quickstarter is about thinking small.
Here are some rules that I've come up with to help you get started. Feel free to adapt them to your own needs.
Rules for launching a Quickstarter campaign:
1. The development process—from sketching an idea to launching it on Kickstarter—should take no more than three months.
2. Keep the campaign under 20 days.
3. The funding goal should be below $1,000 (or thereabouts in your local currency).
4. The main reward should be under $50.
5. The video should be shot over one day with whatever camera you have (smartphone highly recommended).
6. Don't do any PR and media outreach (unless you get contacted).
7. Don't run any paid ads on social media.
8. No stretch goals.
9. Include "Quickstarter" in your campaign name.
Hopefully this has you thinking about some fun, small projects you'd like to create. But don't think about it too long—go ahead and Quickstart it!
Feeling inspired? Head here to discover Quickstarter projects. Then, start one of your own.


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Promotion of Social Work and Social Care
Is it time to join the Social Care Strategic Network for Mental Health?
In these challenging times would it help you and your organisation to network closely with other mental health leaders?
Would it be useful to share good practice, discuss how to maximise opportunities arising from policy developments and how to overcome challenges?
SCSN offers these opportunities at a very low cost – if you attend 2 events in a year the membership will have paid for itself.
What is the purpose of the Social Care Strategic Network for Mental Health (SCSN)?
SCSN aims to maximise the knowledge and experience of Social Care Leaders in Mental health to improve outcomes. It has a particular focus on developing and supporting co-produced leadership.
What is SCSN aiming to achieve?
- Promote and develop the role of social care in mental health policy and practice with a particular focus on the contribution of social care in mental health to the social inclusion, self-directed support and recovery agendas.
- Support mental health social care leaders working in a range of roles for a range of different organisations. Assisting leaders to work with each other to resolve barriers to partnerships across Local Government and the NHS.
- Act as a focal point for best leadership practice at national, regional and local levels and work with key stakeholders to achieve this.
- Educate the wider public in the role and responsibility of the social care contribution to modern mental health services.
- Develop, promote and support co-produced leadership
What does it do?
The network, chaired by BASW CEO Ruth Allen, brings together leaders with responsibility for social care in the delivery of Mental Health Services. Network members are able to support each other and to share good practice.
The network offers a series of seminars and learning events. Recent Events have included;-
- "Excellence in social work Leadership"
- "Towards a human rights and empowerment based approach in mental health social care" delivered in partnership with the British Institute of Human Rights.
- A major conference entitled "Co-produced innovation in mental health social care" was delivered in partnership with the National survivor User Network (NSUN) – A wide range of practical, co-produced examples of good practice from across the country were showcased.
- After the AMHP leads conference the next event is the annual residential which provides much valued time for reflection in congenial, rural surroundings. It gives members the chance to genuinely form constructive, supportive relationships with professionals from other parts of the country in similar roles and also the opportunity for in-depth, detailed conversations about key issues. The theme this year is "From Surviving to Thriving: Staying Resilient and Professionally Connected in Challenging Times".
Membership of the network allows members to continue conversations and seek expert ongoing advice through access to a network google group.
Why should I join?
These are increasingly challenging times for leaders working in mental health social care. Being part of a network can assist you in your day to day work, provide you with invaluable new ideas for overcoming challenges and allow you to be part of a national group that promotes social care and social perspectives in mental health.
How do I go about Joining?
Currently there are options for organisational membership and for individual membership. Organisational membership is only£200 per year and this fee entitles up to 6 staff to attend all learning events and seminars free of charge and to attend the conference and the residential at a reduced rate. Individual membership is available for only £50 and this will allow entry to all learning events and seminars and reduced cost entry to the conference and to the residential.
To join the network please e-mail Sophie at email@example.com . If you would like more information you can e-mail Sophie or phone Ben on 07887 651117 or Phil on 07963045795.
You can follow SCSN on twitter @scsnmh or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/scsnmh/

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Frequently asked questions
1. What is your fee?
My fee is $110.00 .
2. Do you have a sliding scale?
Sometimes people want to enter into therapy but may not be able to afford the full fee. I am willing to discuss my fee and find an amount that works for both of us, with the understanding that if your financial situation changes we can revisit the topic.
3. How long is a session?
55 minutes
4. How often will we meet?
In general, meeting once a week works best, and allows you time in between sessions to process what we are working on. In crisis situations or in times of greater stress, some people benefit from more frequent sessions. Conversely, clients who have worked with me for a while sometimes choose to come every other week.
5. What happens if I can't make my appointment?
If you need to cancel your appointment, I ask that you give me at least 24 hours notice. The more notice you can give me, the better. If it is possible for me to reschedule, I will be glad to do so. I charge half of my fee if you miss a session and do not let me know with at least 24 hours' notice. Of course, people don't always know in advance when they are going to be sick or have an emergency. Should unexpected circumstances arise, I am willing to discuss this with you. Your insurance does not cover missed sessions.
6. Will the information that I share with you remain private?
Everything we discuss is confidential. There are a few legal and ethical limits to confidentiality that have to do with child and elder abuse and harm to self and others. I go over these issues in detail with you in the first session. If you wish me to share certain aspects of your treatment with other health care providers, you can sign a release of information.
7. Do you accept insurance?
Yes, you will want to find out about your outpatient mental health or behavioral health benefits.
8. What is the first appointment like?
The first appointment is a little bit different for each client, depending on their needs. I am most interested in hearing about what brought you into therapy at this time. Together we may clarify some goals and talk about ways of working together. I always check in at the end of the first meeting to see how clients are feeling about the experience so far.


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It is finally time for the first round of giveaways at The Pen Addict! I really appreciate all of the support I have had since starting this blog, and it is time I started to give something back to you, the reader. I have four giveaways in total to dish out over the next few weeks, so be sure to keep an eye out.
Everyone knows I am a huge fan of JetPens, and the good people at JetPens have been a big part of the success of The Pen Addict. They have been kind enough to donate three $10 gift certificates to their online store for this round of giveaways - thank you JetPens team!
I'm a pretty simple guy, so I am going to keep the rules for these giveaways as simple as possible:
1. Leave one comment on this post anytime between now, and Thursday night at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. You are limited to one entry.
2. For this contest, I will pick three winners (one for each gift certificate) at random from the comments section of this post. The comments will be numbered in the order they are received, i.e. the first comment is #1, the second #2, and so on. The random number generator at randomizer.org http://www.randomizer.org/ will be used to pick the numbers of the winners.
3. The contest winners will be posted on Friday, October, 17th. The winners will have one week to email me at the email address posted in the right sidebar.
And that's it.
If you have any questions about the contest please email me directly - do not post them in the comments section. If it is an issue that I feel needs to be addressed, I will update this post with any additional information.
Thanks, and good luck!


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EDL's Tommy Robinson 'Will Definitely Form New Group' After Quitting
Tommy Robinson will definitely form a new political group after stepping down as leader of the English Defence League, his personal assistant has told IBTimes UK.
Helen Gower also told our reporter that, although Robinson informed his support staff of his decision to step down a week ago, the rest of the EDL had no idea that he and deputy Kevin Carroll would be resigning.
She was speaking after Robinson announced that he is quitting the far-right movement due to "the dangers of far-right extremism" and the need for "better, democratic ideas" in the fight against Islamic extremism.
Gower said: "No-one had any idea apart from myself and other support members. Tommy told us last week.
"He told us that he didn't feel protests were achieving anything any longer and had gone as far as they could.
"A new group, that isn't street-based, is going to be formed. Tommy is definitely going to be in the new group, and Kevin will be in it too."
Gower also admitted that Robinson's announcement had caused chaos within the movement he founded in 2009.
"At the moment people are a bit bemused by it all as no-one knew it was happening, so the reaction isn't very good. A lot of people are concerned because we've got Bradford this Saturday, and obviuously Tommy and Kevin will not now be attending that.
"I have no idea whether the group will go on, all the regional organisers will need to discuss stuff and decide on how to proceed."


text: Crystal Coast. Big news in real estate mortgage rates came at the end of the month of May. The average 30 year fixed mortgage rate hit a yearlong high at 3.99 percent. The last time 30 year rates were that high was May 2, 2012 when it was at 4.02 percent. Ironically last year's figure marked an all time low for mortgage interest rates….


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Entertainment, Arts & Culture
There's no shortage of things to do for every person and every taste. There's live music all over the place, from national acts to jazz and classical ensembles to local bands. The arts community is thriving. In fact, there's more to do than time to do it. Check it out!
Performing and Fine Arts
The Arts Partnership is a collective of artists, arts-related businesses and non-profit arts organizations in Cass and Clay Counties. They are an excellent resource for learning more about the arts in Fargo-Moorhead.
Here are a few performance organizations to get you started…
Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre
Fargo Moorhead Opera Company
Fargo Moorhead Symphony
Fargo Moorhead Choral Artists
Little Country Theatre at NDSU
Trollwood Performing Arts School
F-M Ballet
Gooseberry Park Players
Straw Hat Players
Minnesota State University Moorhead Theatre
Concordia College Theatre
Theatre B
Attractions and Entertainment
Of course there are tons of concerts and other entertainment options to fill your nights (and days). And you'll have to check often so you don't miss your favorite performing act.
Newman Outdoor Field – FM Redhawks
Maple River Winery
North Dakota Horse Park
Red River Valley Fair
Buffalo River Speedway
Red River Zoo
The Fargo Theatre
Marcus Theatres
Sunset Lanes
West Acres Bowl
The Bowler
F-M Curling Club
Thunder Road – Family Fun Park
River Keepers
Looking for a little history or art to appreciate? Here are some great local options.
Bonanzaville USA
Comstock Historic House
Fargo Air Museum
Hjemkomst Center
Plains Art Museum
Rourke Art Gallery
Roger Maris Museum
The Children's Museum at Yunker Farm


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Saturday, February 28, 2009
I'm having the most boring weekend i think i've ever had the misfortune of experiencing. Lastnight and tonight, I have spent by myself b/c everyone is busy, the parents are away, and unlike me, people are busy doing stuff.
To pass the time i baked cookies, which turned out to be a huge fucking mistake b/c they took forfuckingever and i still have to ice them - which i am all entirely too lazy to do. They can fuck themselves. I'll ice them later.
I vaccumed and realized my legs were sore from standing for too long from baking them. Then i showered and felt better...and then i realized that i had no plans for the second weekend in a row and now i feel so bored that i could start a fire somewhere.
I am watching The Duchess for the second time.
I want tea, but am in a debate as to whether or not i want to go to Timmies or make it myself. Lets face the facts: something tells me i'm entirely too lazy to get up, put shoes on, and a coat, and get into my car and drive to tims.
But another part tells me i'm too lazy to get up and boil water.
Fuck my life - again.
Today i've eaten a bagel and chips, and some cookies that i made. That's it. I am starving b/c of my lack of motivation and down in the dumps attitude.
Did i mention that i got an email Thursday night telling me a dear friend is dying? I did. That probably has something to do with it.
Fuck my life, and fuck the email.
What else? Yesterday afternoon i managed to entertain myself by watching Ace of Base music videos on Youtube. It was fun, and i managed to dance in my spot on the couch with such enthusiasm that i hurt the back of my neck headbanging. I went to Jenna's for dinner and that was it.
That's about it. I hope you guys are all having a better weekend than i am...but it seems like everyone is having a shit couple of days.
Let our shite reunite and form some semblance of happiness.
Here are 2 random websites to pass your time. The first one is a favourite of mine, aptly called "FUCK MY LIFE", about shitty things that happen to normal people: http://www.fmylife.com/
Second, for anyone who gives a shit about 18th century gossip, try this gem that i stumbled upon during my regular random google search (the side bar sites are great): http://georgianaduchessofdevonshire.blogspot.com/
Good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
McDonalds McGoodness
First things first: I'M DONE CIPRO - somebody fire a cannon, hark make the angels sing - SOMETHING - i am done! I have been on cipro exactly 20 days. And to be honest, i'm slightly afraid that i am finished now b/c i have the creeping suspicion i'll be sick in a heart beat. Is that terrible that i am thinking that? Probably.
Upon a moment of reflexion (anthropological word...muhahaha) i realized just how sick i was, and i'm 100% convinced i was a stone's throw away from being in the hosptial. I feel better, but not totally. The tightness is gone, but i'm still coughing and blah blah blah. What can i do? Well, I celebrated by going to McDonalds. I got a happy meal, and a collectors toy (which truth be told was only got b/c i had every intention of giving it to jocelyn...but then i saw it was a wizard of oz collector and i'm contemplating my generosity on it..)
So yeah, McDonalds was a great choice, as I have lost 5lbs since being on cipro since it has stolen my appetite. What else? There's nothing else to mention...except that my computer is getting fixed once again *cue rage* and it was supposed to be back in my custody on Tues but there has been no word on its exact whereabouts. I must look into that. For now i am getting by on my mum's ancient Acer laptop.
Stop laughing.
That's about it. Hopefully my computer comes back soon.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Nana turns 80
For those of you who are familiar with my nana stories, she is a crazy lady who doesn't hear half of what you say, and employs the much fabled but widely used smile-and-nod technique. This technique comes in quite handy especially over the phone, since she can't see your face when you talk to her and she misses 99.9% of what you say. I say this with total affection: for anyone who knows me, knows I love my nana to peices and would give her a portion of my brain so she could remember things a little better than she does, if i could. But that doesn't stop me from having fun with her, esp. since she never clues in to when I'm doing it.
Like today.
So i'm on the phone with nana, wishing her a happy birthday, when i asked her what all she has done today. It went like this:
Me: Hi nana! happy birthday!
Nana: Thank you dear! It's so sweet of you to call an old gal on her birthday!
Me: What are you talking about nana? You're 25 remember?
Nana: I wish! A ha ha!
Me: What did you do today, nana?
Nana: Well...your papa and I spent much of the day at the wart specialist. Your papa has warts on his foot and i have to help him take care of them..
Me: *promptly stops eating peanuts*
Nana: So we're coming to your house Sunday! Don't make too much food!
Me: Don't worry nana, I only baked you 3 cakes this year.
Nana: *smile* uh hah? Yes.....*silence* So what are you all eating for supper tonight?
Me: Well, there's no food in the house, so we're probably going to eat eachother.
Nana: *silence* Uh hah? Yes.
Pretty soon after that the conversation ended. Nana clearly didn't get the fact that i stated we would be eating eachother for supper. Just like the time over Christmas when i asked her if she wanted gin to drink and she smiled and said, 'uh hah'.
Oh nana, I love you to peices and i'm sorry i get laughs at your expense. You truely are the best person ever. Happy 80th! I can't wait to see you Sunday, esp. since I now know you can see me after your laser eye surgery....b/c i didn't know you were blind for the last 15 years!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
I told Meghann this and she said that it was bad, but good in the fact that it probably bumps me up on the list. I was kind of indifferent to it, said i hope so, and then she confessed that if i got done, that would leave her all alone on the list to suffer without me without her dearly beloved Canadian friend.
I told her to shut up. I told her to shut the fuck up right now, and yet she swore that she would be super happy for me. But when i told her she initially wouldn't be, she admitted that she'd be jealous. I said of course, and that if she got hers before me i'd be mad as hell, and then i'd eventually be happy.
At least i'm honest.
So today was a long day. Up at 7, meet Dave at 8, get in TO at 10, physio from 10:30-12pm, Spiro at 1, then Dave had clinic at 2, got in at 3, came out at 4, we left at 4:30, got home at 7. The weather was shit and i feel cynical about it all, yet bizarrley happy and at peace with everything. Why? Why not? Maybe admitting my horrible selfish thoughts to someone, and having them reflected back, makes me feel less alien. Nobody wants to feel like an alien.
Despite the fact that my day was essentially blah, it was great. There was no rush for anything, it consisted of a lot of waiting, sitting, talking with other transplant/hospital cronies, catching up, it was great.
I am finally done Tobi. FINALLY! Somebody please shoot a cannon and rejoice with me. No more Tobi for a month - woo hoo! I'm still on cipro, i still feel like crap, yesterday i looked like i had jaundice in my eyes, but i'm happy.
So there.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Happy Family Day?
For myself, I'm spending the day isolated in my room, with my dad downstairs, my mum tanning and picking up Timmies, and my sister at the gym. Maybe we will see eachother tomorrow.
So far today I have slept in, showered, weighed myself, discovered i've lost 5lbs, and made a huge pot of mac and cheese which i will soon regret in the imminent future. Most people are likely not spending it with their families, and in most cases they are most likely spending it away from them - like myself - and trying not to get on eachother's nerves by being annoying (which I can attest to).
My friend Robert deduced that the holdiay should thus be called "Lazy Fuck's Day" instead of "Family Day" in order to get the meaning across clearer. Parliament should be forgiven for confusing its citizens with such a title, since we all know we need that day off but the only way to make it sound legit is by claiming it as a 'family oriented holiday'. I'm not fooled; i don't think any member of the gov't is spending it with their fam. They're prob on their blackberry wondering how fast they can get away from them before they become driven insane.
Which is why i am holed up in my lair.
That's about it.
Happy Lazy Fuck's Day.
Friday, February 13, 2009
I have asthma: i've always had it, from the day I was born, till the day my lungs are replaced, I will be asthmatic, and for the most part, that doesn't bother me. But it does annoy me when i wheeze non-stop and i sound like a canary.
No lie. First the Neb Crisis is solved temporarily, and since that resulted in a temp. happy medium, something had to go wrong, so my asthma decided to step in and be a total bitch. I've been wheezing every single day for the last 4 days.
I've taken all my meds: every inhaled, every puffer, every physio, and CPT thing, I have done, but nope, asthma is acting like a total fucking bitch and being extremely annoying. If this shit keeps up i'm ringing up my resp. doc and begging to come in. I can't deal with it; i'm done. I'm fed up.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
I am so excited! Words cannot describe the sense of elation that I feel. I was so nervous for this for some strange reason. It's not like a uni exam or a medical test, where you go, do it, get it over with, and it doens't really affect you afterwards in any way, shape or form; it's driving, and i'm pretty much fucked if i haven't got a liscence. I hate being dependent on people, so i'm uber stoked that I no longer need to take any more liscence tests until I am 80 or unless by some bizarre chance Ontario changes their driving liscencing laws.
I am feeling a little better. Like a diligent little child I held to my promise and rang up my co-ordinator today. I told her i was feeling slightly better but still really out of breath, and that i had felt really really sick and was unsure as to whether or not i was really sick with some other horrible affliction or if it was the effects of being on so many meds at once. She said that the codeine in the Tylenol 2 is the most common thing that makes people feel like they're going to puke their guts out all over the place ( i didn't mention that i made me feel like i had epilepsy though...), and that could potentially be the culprit that has made me feel like such shit. She then left it up to me as to whether or not i'd pop in for clinic on Mon and i said "if you think that I should..." and i said "ok i will", but then she remembered Monday is "Family Day" and everything is closed so....She said that if i still feel really short of breath and like Cipro isn't doing it's job, to ring up my respirologist and see her ASAP which I think i most likely will do.
IV meds next? Most likely.
Other than that i have been good. I am going to see the new Friday the 13th movie on Friday the 13th and will by all accounts scream my head off with Krystal and Jess and end up making a spectacle of myself.
I must say that i find it ironic that they place such a scary emphasis on Friday the 13th and yet the very next day it's Valentine's Day and that somehow makes it all better.....
Monday, February 9, 2009
Tylenol 2 should come with a warning
"Taking Tylenol 2 may cause you to feel, one or all of the following:
-like you're floating
-like you might fall over
-like you may vomit all over the place
-like you may have a seizure
-like you have a shaking disorder
-lack of appetite
-afraid for your life
-like you have a scary virus that may or may not kill you
If you experience any or all of these symptoms, good luck."
That being said, I am also on a lot of antibitics. That horse pill, Cipro is messing me up I think. While the lungs feel less stuck to the rubs today ( a pleural adhesion, thanks Alice), i keep getting increased pain as the day goes on.
My assumption is that i've got whatever virus is plaguing everyone at the moment. But for now i'm gonna go shake somewhere else.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Honesty is the best policy
In the lungulars.
Anyone who knows me knows that I have an extremely hard time telling my parents - especially my dad - about just how shitty I feel. My mum is easier to tell b/c she won't break down and feel guilty about it and feel bad to my face. I know she does - it's natural - but to my face she listens and is great about it. But when I tell my dad he shakes his head and gets upset and I hate to see that, b/c i feel like it's my fault. I know it's not my fault, and i know he knows I don't think that, but I feel bad for making him feel bad, and b/c of that feeling of badness I just don't bother to tell him just how bad the badness is until it goes away.
Or not at all.
The standard convo about my lungs day to day goes like this:
Dad: How are you feeling today?
Me: The usual. You?
Dad: *sigh* Are you sure?
Me: Yes. *walks away*
But today when I came home from picking something up, I sat on the stool and huffed and puffed and dad said,
Dad: How are you feeling?
Me: I feel like shit.
Dad: *sigh* Well you better call the hospital tomorrow
Me: I have to anyways *walk away*
Don't be concerned about the me 'walking away' bit. That's just how it is. I don't really like sharing my illness feelings with my dad in his presence more than is strictly necessary. I know that's probably weird, and probably unhealthy, but I know that my parents feel bad that I am sick like this and there is nothing they can do. I don't want to have to make them feel bad by wallowing in my crappy feelingess in front of them, so it's easier for me to vamoosh and wallow somewhere else, where I can at least be creative.
I have been on Cipro and while I am less productive, it is still the same colour and i still feel horrible. I feel like my lungs are stuck to my ribs, and someone told me that they probably are. So tomorrow after my lesson, I will ring up my co-ordinator and tell her, and then I will plead with her to not admit me until after Weds, as I have a test then that HAS to be done and out of the way. That is my bargain and I hope it gets accepted.
In other news, the neb compressor scenario has been dealt with temporarily. My dear friend Sarah has been kind enough to lend me her extra compressor until I am done Tobi, and in that time I will try to get mine fixed. The fact that I actually went to length to procure another one speaks volumes for my frame of mind and initiative, b/c usually I would just leave it and stop Tobi altogether and fuck it all. But the fact that I managed to borrow one to complete Tobi tells me that something serious is most likely wrong with les lungs.
And if we're gonna be honest, if I do end up getting admitted, at least i have more or less accepted that i can no longer do this on my own. That is the game of lung disease, and sometimes you must accept help.
Other than that I hope you're all well.
Before I go, this is just one reason why i'm so afraid of whales. Good luck not dying:
I've come to realize that I'm afraid of bizarre things. First sharks, then sharks miraculously breaking out of my bathtub drain and then eating me, or a snake biting my ass as it slithered up the toilet pipe after it escaped from a neighbours house, and now humpback whales, sperm whales, sinking on a ship, being in explosion, oceans, sea monsters, getting murdered and iceburgs.
I blame google for many of my 'things i'm officially scared of' afflictions.
Friday, February 6, 2009
The Horrible Nebulizer
I don't know if it's officially died or what, but if it isn't my neb cups are that are acting like douchebags, then it's the compressor itself, b/c it takes 10 minutes to turn my Tobi into vapour and after inhaling it for 45 minutes, the meds havent gone down one bit.
I found an old neb cup/mask thingy under the sink in a plastic bag and tried that out, to see if it was the tubing, but no, good old, expensive douchebag compressor appears to be the culprit. And regardless of who's ruining what, i'm using the old neb tubing and cups and i'm pretty sure that i never washed them the last time i used them, b/c they taste like Hypertonic Saline.
Fuck my life.
This is very frustrating b/c i didn't get any Tobi yesterday, and if this shit keeps up tonight i am going to abandon tonights thing and have to trek out and get a new compressor most likely. It sucks, b/c compressors aren't cheap either.
I have other stuff to blog about but i'm just annoyed with my stupid compressor. GAH!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
The Best Confessions Ever
Random confession #1:
"I have a whole bunch of pot cookies in the freezer that I'm not allowed to eat now because the druggist says NO. I wanted to have fun, but for obvious reasons couldnt smoke pot.
So I ate it.
It tasted like skunk."
Random confession number #2:
"It is an ugly baby.I went and saw it and it looks weird, not like my own. Its eyes are black and its head is long. It's a funny looking baby. Even its mouth is weird. You should look for it on Facebook"
I heart pot cookie and ugly baby confessions!
Anyways, I had to get up at 5:30AM (underscore, italicize, bold to showcase the hours' importance) to leave to meet Dave at 6am, so we could depart for the big TO at 6:30 am, so i could make my echo appt at 9am, and subsequently make and complete my physio appt. at 10:30am. And wonders of all wonders, even though I took 2 Meletonin's at 9pm lastnight, and i went to bed at 9;30, i did not sleep a wink and I saw every waking hour and every waking minute, right up until 5:14am when i decided i may as well get out of bed and be miserable with my cat.
I don't know why I couldn't sleep. I tossed, i turned, i got tangled in O2 tubing, i slept on my favourite side, and my arm fell asleep, then my legs got uncomfortable and i couldn't stop thinking, and i had a song in my head and the same part played over and over, and then i got thinking about Jenn (Findingher....follower of this blog and dear friend, who is NOT doing well AT ALL and it breaks my heart beyound all comprehension). It was a horrible night, and a long day, and I'm wondering why at 10:24pm i am still awake. It's no wonder that I sound like Barry White at the moment. But it is a wonder as to why my body is as sore as it is...i feel like I fell down a hill and bounced off a rock.
I started Cipro today. All the way to TGH i resisted the urge to beg Dave to pull over so i could puke. Sometimes I wonder what is worse: the sudden urge to puke on the 401 and Gardiner Expressway, or being hit with the shits on the 401 and Gardiner Expressway. I'm pretty sure i would puke in a heart beat over trying public defication. That's just me.
So yeah, I called TGH monday complaining that i wasn't feel well - at all. Monday I was more productive, and I was so out of breath that putting my shoes on sitting down I honestly thought my heart would explode b/c i couldn't catch my breath, so onto Cipro I went. The giant horse-pills them. So far I don't feel better, but my waist-line does.
That's about it. It seems like everyone is sick, whether it be with the flu, pneumonia, or just plain sickness, everyone's got it, and if you don't it will catch up with you so just stop running.
If there's one thing I can say before signing off on today's blog, is that please send prayers, or vibes, or w/e you have, to Jenn Walsh in Massachusettes.
Jenn, you are a fighter, and you have sat and bitched with me over countless hours about the pain of trying to get listed, and being listed, and testing, and sleep issues, and the overall crappiness that comes with lung disease (she has CF). You are my fellow Virgo and a total rockstar, and I treasure the friendship that we have. And i hope that our friendship will continue and that you get a new liver and some new lungs. God knows you are a kind soul and that my heart breaks knowing that you are suffering in the hosptial. I AM PRAYING FOR YOU. Never forget that. We are ALL praying for you.
Monday, February 2, 2009
And Cipro makes 4
I woke up to the phone ringing. It was TGH, saying they had scheduled and echocardiogram for this Thurs. I was shocked, as I had no idea i had one at all. I rang them up and told them this and they said, "Oh we just made it today." I informed them that this Thurs didn't suit me and was fortunate to get it switched to this Weds instead so that's good.
I've been very out of breath today, and it has nothing to do with Tobi. I've been on Tobi for 15 days now so it shouldn't be crippling me. The best indication to me of my dying lungs was when i sat on the floor to put my runners on, and I was so out of breath I thought I would explode. Talk about being kicked when you're already down, eh? I also noticed that I have been coughing up some more lung goo than usual, and considering the fact that I am already on Septra, and Zithro, and now Tobi (all antibiotics), and i'm MORE productive, i figured i was sick and rang up my co-ordinator at TGH and she said i need to go on Cipro so that makes 4.
Another annoyance is this damn floating pain in my lung, which I've determined isn't pleusiry, but rather is attributed to a floating ball of goo. Said ball of goo is most likely a mucus plug but it's easier for me to envision it as a ball of goo instead, just floating around aimlessly which I'm sure it doesn't do. Either way, i'm trying to get it out, but am clearly not trying hard enough if i'm sitting here bitching about it.
So that's how today's been. It was goregous out today (did I say that?), clear sky, sunny, +3*C, and I didn't wear mitts or need to turn the heat on in the car! YAY!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Bless You, Anasthetic
Let us all hold hands and thank Whoever- It-Was who discovered anasthetic. The link as follows is The 18th Century Guide to Amputations, Operations, and Other Medical Tips. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1130463/Revealed-The-18th-century-guide-amputations-operations-medical-tips.html
Does this make me feel better about my unfortunate decision last year to watch Awake the day before being listed? No, b/c that is an experience that still haunts me to this day. Does it make me thankful that anasthetic was invented so that people like me who need surgery can do it (relatively)pain free? Yes. Does that quell my fear of being conscious with my eyes closed giving the illusion of sleep? NO.
(And before I go, if you would please scroll down to the previous entry entitled "You Know You're Canadian When..." and go to #44, I can proudly announce that that statement proves to be true today! At a balmy 5*C today, my sister and mother tried to force me outside and enjoy how 'warm' it is. I think i may go so far as to crack a window open tho. Seriously.)
So thank-you, Mr. Whoever-You-Are for your brilliant gift of anasthetic. You are responsible for millions of pain-free operations since your marvelous creation. Keep up the great work, Whoevever-You-Are.


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1. Everlane
I don't know about you but I can feel the winds of change blowing all around in business. Blame it on those fabled millennial consumers and their pesky morals and optimism, or the influence of the established challengers like Patagonia and Warby Parker, wherever we turn we're seeing a direct-to-consumer online brand with an ethical bent, shaping up to shake up the incumbents. It's a good time to be studying challengers that's for sure.
This retail revolution is particularly true in the world of fashion. We could write a post on the 20 fashion brands challenging how clothes are made and sold – but we don't have the space - so here's one we couldn't not mention…
Occupying that 'simple quality classics' sweet spot that Gap lost a long time ago, (think Pheobe Philo-esque well cut basics in good fabrics), online brand Everlane's challenger mantra is 'Radical Transparency', and radical it is indeed.
The concept is simple. For each product on the Everlane website the production price is broken down and the markup clearly stated. So I can see that my dream stripy top actually costs $16 to make ($7.83 in materials, $4.11 in labour, $1.97 in taxes and $2.47 in transport) with Everlane's marked up retail price of $48 dramatically positioned against the old-guard 'traditional retail' cost of $80.
They extend this transparency throughout by profiling each of their factories on their website, so you know where your clothes are coming from as well as how much they cost. These days the customer isn't going to accept trade-offs so by challenging the big guys on price, quality and ethics Everlane is making the choice an easy one.
Launched in 2011 with a simple cotton t-shirt, Everlane now stocks over 200 items, works with 14 factories in 5 countries and it is reported that in 2015 sales tripled to hit $36 million. All without any traditional advertising.
An innovative on-brand approach to the convention of the January sale (a pay what you want sliding scale) and a refreshing approach to the Black Friday madness (donating all the trading profits from Black Friday to their factory workers ) have kept them on our radar at Challenger Project HQ over the last few months. We look forward to seeing how else their commitment to transparency plays out as they continue to grow.
For radical transparency.
For killing email with kindness.
For figuring out how to be both global and local.
For setting a new standard for 'Challenger Banks'.
For making Amazon's weak spot a competive advantage.
For promising to make Apple look small time.
For breaking the taboo around menstruation.
For paving the way for a new generation of belief-led brands.
For a fresh toke - sorry take, on the cannabis category.
For taking the showroom concept to another level.
For bringing color and advance to not-drinking.
For creating a financial platform to one day rival Wall Street.
For 'Drink no Evil' and sticking it to Coke.
For at least attempting to get some of us off the grid.
For standing up to the UK's Big 6 Energy firms.
For being anti-antivirus.
For giving Uber a bloody nose in 2016. (We hope...)
For flipping the rules of dating.
For elegantly positioning cable as a thing of the past.
For being the 'Real & Human' challenger in FMCGs.


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Great news: the trainer trend is here to stay! These are the details to look out for when investing in your next pair of kicks.
With the likes of Balenciaga and Raf Simons leading the way, the 'ugly' trainer trend hit the streets as soon as it appeared on the runway. Shunning our previous penchant for 'less is more', the 'ugly' trainer champions all that's unconventional, including super-clunky soles and bold colours. How to wear them? With delicate summer dresses and shorts - opposites attract after all.
The sock-boot trainer flies the flag for futurism with its ultra-streamlined silhouette. Like walking on a cloud, its bouncy, lightweight sole is contrasted with a sleek, stretchy material upper that effortlessly moulds around the foot and up the ankle. Look for embellishments and Velcro straps to add detail, and team them with tailoring and sleek lines.
Thanks to the likes of Rihanna and the resurgence of all things 90s, the gum-sole trainer is set to be key for summer. It's a nod to the skate scene, so choose low-top and creeper silhouettes. Thanks to their tan rubber sole these kicks should stay clean no matter how many times you wear them (a lot, we're guessing), and the neutral base lends itself effortlessly to a range of colourways to suit all outfits. Pair with cut-off denim and a T-shirt for a relaxed look.
A 'safer' take on the 'ugly' trend: the retro trainer. It's time to dig out your old PE kit. Chunky silhouettes, skinny laces and bold and bright colours all come into play for a look that's become a favourite with the street-style set. Why? These are the trainers that will elevate just about every outfit with a touch of the unexpected.
Perfect for summer, ice-cream shades is the colour trend to covet. From bubble-gum pink to pistachio green, trainers have also embraced the candy colour trend that we saw all over the Spring/Summer 2018 runways. So swap your neutral kicks for these sugary shades: not only are they a subtle way to add some colour into your outfits, but they'll also lend a dose of femininity to simple separates.


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March Madness Flash Fiction: (A CONVERSATION) by @medicmsh
TODAY'S BREW: The Vanilla of France
By Julie
Mark is elusive as hell but find him https://twitter.com/medicmsh. He's a phenomenal supporter of my lizard keeping habits.
by the Elusive Mark
Well, hello there! This is a nice surprise. Did you come here on purpose, or is this just a happy accident?
Mmm. Well, that's unexpected. To be honest I may have to address that eventually.
Well, can I interest you in a cup of tea?
Well, I'll do my best to explain.
Simple question: what kind of rig do you use?
Full-immersion! Nice! I was an early-adopter for the direct neural set myself. Those things itched after a couple of days of continuous play, though.
Ah, NO.
Well, of course I'm dead! Physically, anyway. At least as far as I know.
How should I know? You want me to check your pulse?
Take your time; I'm not going anywhere.
So, were you able to clear that up "am I dead" issue to your satisfaction?
Um, "I'm very happy for you?"
It's just that from my perspective, it's a fairly fine distinction. Technically, you're alive, and I'm dead, but to all practical purposes, by which I mean "in here," who can tell the difference?
Well, I can't create new program elements – no new scenery, if you want to look at it that way. But I can meander here and there pretty comfortably, and there's a certain amount of behind-the-scenes freedom too. You know, all the little Easter eggs and accidental spaces.
Be my guest! Take a seat, pull up a chair, whatever.
Oh, for the love of… I don't know! This isn't the Land of Faerie; it's just a very well written program. You…
Look, sit down, or not; have a cup of tea and a wheel of cheese, or not. I honestly don't know if it'll have any effect on you out-of-game. I don't exactly have the ability to do field research on this stuff. I am, as far as I know, a statistical sample of exactly one. With a corresponding predictive utility of precisely zero.
Well, I suspect that whatever happened was almost instantaneous, but I simply don't know. There's a bit of a blank space. I was doing my dailies, some farming, a little bit of exploring, chatting with other players, and then, there was – well, just way too much of everything. Color, sound, pressure, everything you get through the rig, but all at once. Maybe I got electrocuted?
Yes, I really am pretty confident that I am very much dead. You see, I can't log off. I can't exit. I'm not uncomfortable, I'm not inconvenienced, I just can't get out of the game.
It's surprisingly comfortable. Lots to see; plenty of people to visit with. I didn't used to do battlegrounds, but I've gotten reasonably proficient at those, even though there's still always some idiot who thinks the key to victory is controlling all of the roads…
Well, if you prefer to stand, then by all means, stand. As for me, I'm sitting down, and having tea.
Do I worry about death? News flash: to the best of my knowledge, I'm already dead. I think re-killing me would take a surprising amount of effort in real life.
Well of course I "could" get unplugged, or deleted, or disconnected, or whatever. Then again, before, I could get hit by a bus, catch some rapidly progressive form of encephalitis, or be eaten by an escaped zebra. Or hippo. Whatever. The point is, existence is inherently risky. There's not much point in fretting about it.
Yes, but all my bills are set up on auto-pay, and I've not only got money in the bank, but I've got a surprisingly high credit limit on my primary card. I don't think anyone's going to go to the trouble of cancelling this service unless the charges get declined. And at fifteen a month, it'll take a good long time to get there. Could be years before whatever-it-was gets sorted out.
Yes, I suppose I will get shut down eventually. Nobody lives forever.
Why would you want to do that?
Well, that's, friendly, I suppose. Somewhat bizarre. I mean, how do you know this isn't the world's most complicated reverse-Nigerian-prince scam, designed to play on your sympathies precisely so that you'll offer to pay my monthly account fees?
Oh. Well in that case, fire away! I'll look on it as having acquired a patron. Frankly I've always wanted one of those. Never did sign up for that online thing though. But if you find all this interesting enough to fund me at the low low rate of fifteen a month, who am I to…
Wait a bit.
Now here's what's got me wondering. You certainly don't know who I am – but by the same token, I don't know who you are. "Can't hurt a dead man," as the saying goes – but passing over my account name and password pretty much puts you in a position to kill a dead man, if you were so inclined. At least, I think it does. Because as friendly as your autopay offer is, I suspect that if you were to actually log on, I'd be… Well, I don't really know where I'd be.
That's a reasonable guess, but neither one of us is sure, and I'm the one taking the bigger risk, wouldn't you say?
Well, death by annihilation, if you log in, whether by accident or intent, or if you delete my account.
So, perpetual slavery, if you decide you want me to start fetching things for you in-game? Make me an undead gold farmer? That's your plan! You chat me up, gain my trust, I give up my account information, and you own me, don't you? "Go farm this mount." "Go fetch those raw materials." "Go sell all your gear, mail me the gold, and go out and start ALL OVER AGAIN." You know what, I'm on to you!
Oh, you think being dead puts me at a disadvantage?
{…Color. Sound. Pressure. Everything. All at once…}
Hm. Odd. I feel like I was talking to somebody, but there's nobody here but me.
Well, teatime…


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Benjamin H. Berkley, Esq.
From as far back as he can remember Benjamin Berkley was always fascinated by law. Growing up in Long Beach, New York his daily schedule revolved around grainy black and white reruns of Perry Mason, who with the help of Della Street, solved the most complicated of crimes imaginable – wining cases for their all but convicted clients. So it was no surprise to his family and friends that upon High School graduation, young Ben Berkley chose law as his career path.
After years of intense study Benjamin Berkley earned his Juris Doctorate degree and has practiced law for over forty years, specializing in Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Social Security Disability Appeals.
In addition to being admitted to the State Bar of California, he is also licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court. He maintains his office in Fullerton.
Ben always enjoyed writing but never seemed to have the time to pen the book he wanted to write. His days were filled with building his law practice and spending time with his wife and two children. It wasn't until Ben's uncle became ill that he realized how important it was for him to write "MY WISHES, A PLANNING GUIDE FOR THE INEVITABLE."
Since writing "My Wishes," he has written three other self- help books: "The Complete Executor's Guidebook, Winning Your Social Security Disability Case, and Before You Say I Do Again, A Buyer's Beware Guide to Remarriage, as well as his first novel, "Against My Will," which was published in 2012.
Ben's second novel, "In Defense of Guilt," scheduled to be released in the early fall of 2018, is the life changing novel about Lauren Hill, a driven defense attorney who has never lost a case. Representing a man accused of throwing his wife overboard on a cruise, chic, elegant and sophisticated Lauren begins to artfully present her case. But as Judge Howell morphs into God, (seen through Lauren's eyes only) her life of infidelity, poor parenthood, and self-absorption is questioned by the Almighty as he charges Lauren with committing the seven deadly sins. But is this real or fantasy? Is Lauren on the edge of a nervous breakdown or is God presiding and ultimately deciding Lauren's fate? "In Defense of Guilt" is a story of survival, self- discovery, justice, and ultimately about love.
Ben is also a contributing writer for the Huffington Post.
- Against My Will
- In Defense of Guilt (coming Fall 2018)
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- Before You Say I Do Again
- A Buyer's Beware Guide to Remarriage
- My Wishes: Your Plan for Organizing and Communicating Your Family's Needs
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Ever watch two people having a conversation, and neither of them are talking about the same thing?
A while back, I was having a conversation with a friend about politics. It started off pretty even keeled, but the longer we talked the more heated it became. I would make a point. My friend would make a point. Then I would make another point. Then so would my friend. And so that cycle of point-counterpoint continued, each of us building up our points as if there were an imaginary judge that would declare a winner.
Eventually, I had a moment of clarity: neither of us were actually disagreeing; we were actually having two parallel conversations that agreed with one another. However, instead of talking with each other, we were talking at each other. Instead of having a joint conversation, we were having a competitive conversation. While I was trying to draw my friend into my conversation, my friend was trying to draw me into his conversation.
What I had wanted was to be heard. But every time my friend built upon his point, I felt like mine had been ignored. And so I would repeat myself. And it turned out my friend was doing the same thing. We were both talking, but not exactly about the same things. If a conversation is supposed to be a two-way street, my friend and I were each driving separately on two completely different streets.
When I realized what was going on, I brought it up. I laughed and said, (paraphrasing):
You know, it sounds like we're arguing about something, but I'm not sure we are. I think we're actually agreeing with each other about different points. What you're saying supports what I'm saying, and I think what I'm saying makes a good case for you as well.
My friend thought this over, and agreed. And with that, the individual points we had been accruing became team points. By recognizing our conversational disconnect, we were able to create a mutual conversation: we were able to merge our conversational streets together.
In this conversation, we agreed more than we disagreed. But when this conversational disconnect happens during conversations with significant disagreements it can make a bad situation even worse. I experienced this first hand a while back with another friend during an intense argument, which took a familiar course: I would make a point, my friend would make a point, and, as the argument got more and more heated, we both got angrier and angrier.
It was only after we exchanged harsh words that we realized (almost too late) there were two different conversations taking place. Only after this realization were we able to start talking about the underlying issues that we disagreed about. It was only then that we were able to turn an argument into a conversation. Had that realization not set in, we both would have gone our separate ways and a good friendship would have ended.
Both agreements and disagreements are part of any given conversation. But conversations are about more than just those agreements and disagreements. They are about our engagement with one another as we share information and build relationships. This means that conversations are not zero-sum: in a conversation, being right or wrong does not create winners and losers (that's the purview of debate). Rather, conversations are an opportunity to create value through interpersonal exchange.
Considering how often we talk with one another, we ought to be good at having conversations. And good conversations are often easy to have, and easy to take for granted. However, our most important conversations are often the hardest for us to have, and have the most at stake if they go sideways. When we fall into a conversational trap, like a disconnected conversation, that's when we take something that can create value and turn it into something that can destroy value.
So, when you are in a conversation, keep in mind: are you driving on the same road as others in your conversation? If not, merge the conversational roads together. Talk with each other, not at each other. Dig deep into your conversational toolkit, and be creative in creating a positive conversation.
If you are interested in learning more about creating positive conversations, two books I highly recommend are Difficult Conversations and Crucial Conversations. Both cover conversations from slightly different angles, and complement each other quite nicely. For more resources, or if you have some you'd like to recommend, contact me.
Recommended Books:
Patterson, K. (2011). Crucial conversations: Tools for talking when stakes are high (2nd ed.) [Unabridged Audiobook].
Stone, D., Patton, B., & Heen, S. (2010). Difficult Conversations: How to discuss what matters most (2nd ed.) [Kindle]. New York, NY: Penguin Books.
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Fathers Battling Child Support With A Divorce Attorney in Northport
When it comes to divorce, men arguably get the short end of the stick. Although the tide has slowly started to shift over the past several years, men still aren't necessarily favored during the divorce proceedings. This reality can be even more difficult to handle when children are involved. When children are involved, one of the biggest topics during the divorce will be child support. Many fathers feel mistreated during the child support portion of the proceedings and tend to have a number of unanswered questions. Let's address a few of these concerns to help you and your Divorce Attorney in Northport.
First of all, how long do you actually have to pay child support? You generally only have to pay child support up until your child is no longer a minor, which in most cases is when they turn 18 years old. However, the need for child support payments may cease if the child decides to join the military. Sometimes, ex-spouses will remarry, and the stepparent will make attempts to adopt the child and become their new legal parent. This process legally terminates your parental rights, and therefore there's no need for you to continue paying child support.
Some fathers feel that if they were never married to the child's mother, they shouldn't be required to provide financial support to the child. Although this might make sense to some, the law sees it much differently. The condition of marriage doesn't dictate whether or not you're obligated to provide financial support to your child. Since you played a part in bringing the child into the world, you bare the responsibility of providing financial support. In some cases, you don't have to even be blood-related to be considered the father of the child. If the child was born, and you considered the child to be your own, you've established that you're the child's parent.
The amount of support that a father is required to pay is usually the most talked about thing. Each state has guidelines that they follow in order to determine an amount. States usually factor in your current income and the expenses related to the child. It's the goal of the states to make sure the child continues living the life they had before the divorce, and that the child receives the care and support he or she needs. Consult with a Divorce Attorney in Northport for more information.
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What You Have to Know About After Bloom Care for Orchids
Once an orchid plant flowers, proper care should be taken so as to make sure that the plant blooms again, because every orchid genus needs different growth requirements for re-blooming.
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Last Updated: Jul 28, 2017
The vanilla pods or essence we use for cooking actually comes from an orchid, Vanilla planifolia.
Contrary to the common belief that orchids are very difficult to maintain, growing them is fun and easy. There are certain tips for growing orchids; the plants should be provided with necessary conditions like, optimum light, water, humidity, temperature and nutrients. Since they are native to the tropical climates, you may face problems while planting them in colder regions. However, problems can be overcome, if you understand the basic plant growth factors and requirements.
After Bloom Care Tips for Orchids
After the orchids have bloomed, you can either retain the flowering stalks or spikes for some time, or cut them at the base. If you want to keep them, the plants should be fed regularly as you did before. There are chances of developing new spikes from the previous stalks.
It is to be noted that flowering stalks developed in this way will not be of the same quality as the original blooms. In other words, the flowers will be slightly smaller and the number will be lesser as compared to the first blooms.
By cutting the stalks at the near base, the plants are allowed to save energy for the next blooming cycle. This way, you an ensure optimal size and vibrant color of the next blooms. Regularly check for disease development in the cut portion; you can use mild fungicides in case disease signs are present.
An after bloom care tip for orchid plants is maintaining healthy roots, which can be achieved by careful evaluation of the roots. There is no doubt that a healthy root system is necessary for proper growth and maximum bloom production of any flowering plant and orchids are no different. The best way is to unpot the plants and remove the brown or black roots (if any). You should retain maximum healthy roots, which are either white or green in color.
General Care Tips for Orchids
- For maintaining healthy orchid plants, there should be proper water drainage. They are epiphytes and roots will decay in waterlogged soil. You can remove the dead scales and leaves regularly.
- Like other flowering plants, orchids have two major stages, viz., the quiet period and the blooming period.
- In the former case, the plants develop leaves and store maximum energy for the blooming phase. Thus, after the quiet period, the orchids flower, which may last for about 6 - 8 weeks.
- Seeing the orchids bloom gives immense pleasure to the growers. But one of the major challenges is, caring for the orchid plants after flowering and inducing them to bloom again. Not many people know the caring instructions to make the orchids bloom in the next season.
Orchids can be grown as a part of outdoor gardening as well as indoor gardening. Many hobbyists prefer growing them in greenhouses and container gardens. Since orchids are slow-growing plants, one should be very patient and follow proper orchid care tips. For better results, you can repot the orchid plants after every blooming cycle.


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On Going Casting - Model Paid
I love to collaborate with Models and Stylist for my personal work. If you are seeing this page then I've contacted you about a possible shoot together.
I will cut to the chase and present the specifics of a proposed shoot. Sorry for the "form letter" format but I don't want to waste your time going back and forth with details and I want to give you as much info as possible so you know what I'm proposing:
I'm primarily looking to shoot content for my retail boudoir photography (Sweet Audacity) and personal work (Mickle Design Werks). The content will be used on my websites and social media presence. Additionally, if I am considering magazine publication submissions (both on-line and print) for the images from the shoot I will inform you of that intent.
Also, if you are OK with shooting video, I'm also looking to shoot some promotional fusion show reels for my sites as well. Fusion involves short video clips (5-15 seconds in length) mixed in with still images. These would also for the the Boudoir[werks] and Mickle Design Werks brands and my various social media site.
Images to be Shot
I'm most interested in shooting beauty, concept and fashion editorial styled nude stills and video clip. For trade shoots, if you have specific concepts or sets in mind that you would like to shoot, please let me know so that I can try to incorporate them in to the planning for the shoot so that we can have time to shoot them.
Regarding nudity, part of the reason you are seeing this is that you've indicated that you are open to doing nude work. I believe that if you look at my body of work when it comes to the nude form then you will see that I use nudity as a compositional element of the image and as a compliment to the story. I always want the Models that I work with to be comfortable with whats to be shot which is why I've presented these example images so that you have a specific idea of how I approach shooting nudes. If you are more modest than adventurous in shooting nude work, no worries. Once you've made your preference known to me they will be respected, so try to communicate that to me in your reply. Just note which image slide number (captioned at the top of the image) of the kind of images that you would prefer not to do so that I have an idea of your sensibilities. Keep in mind that I do need"Facebook Friendly" content (images that don't get you kicked off Facebook) so I'm not just looking to only shoot you sans clothes.
Examples of some of these kinds images I want to shoot with you can be found here:
Styling is a very important element for my shoot and adds to the production value. Since November of 2013 I've taken on doing the styling for most my shoots which includes hair, make-up and wardrobe.
It's always helps to know if you would want to do it yourself or know of someone that can do hair and/or make-up or can do it well for you. If you are willing to hire a Stylist for the shoot, a good one can be hired for $75-$100. Sometime I am able to get a Stylist in for trade work but they tend to be very selective (like you have to meet Modeling Agency standards) and discriminate with trade work. So if they don't like the Model or the concept they likely won't be interested in trade. If we schedule a shoot, it's helpful to know your skill level when it comes to hair and make-up so I know what we are working with in this area.
Please have a look at my Styling for Photoshoots page for my styling preferences and let me know if you are able to do the looks posted there. On that page you will find specific instruction on how I prefer the styling be done for the shoot. It is very detailed so please be sure give yourself time to read the material and view the videos for our shoot.
Also on the styling page, I have listed wardrobe that I suggest you bring to the shoot. I have plenty of wardrobe items (including shoes and accessories) that I use for shoot and tend to style the shoot ahead of time with those items. If you have particular items that you want to shoot, let me know so that I can include them in the pre-production of the shoot.
My general availability is
Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri: anytime except from 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Tue, Sat, Sun and Holidays: anytime
Specific dates not available are shown here:
I tend to not want to book more than a month in advance of a shoot, preferably within 2-3 weeks.
Length of Shoot
I try to keep model-paid shoots to about 2-3 hours long. Sometimes they can go shorter or longer, so be aware of that.
Add an extra 30-60 minutes for settling in after arrival, styling (if not shoot ready upon arrival) and paperwork.
Images can be shot from my residential studio or on location.
My residential studio is located in Fort Washington, MD:
10838 Hilltop Drive, Fort Washington, MD 20744
I typically will shoot secluded locations at the near by parks or various sets at the house when I shoot in the Fort Washington location.
If I'm looking at another location this will be discussed well in advance of the shoot with you.
Most general questions about working with me is answered in my Statement of Work document:
Shoot Agreement
If we work together you will be asked to sign my Shoot Agreement (aka "Model Release"), You can review it here:
You will be asked to sign it before we shoot. This Shoot Agreement references my Standard Terms and Conditions document so the Shoot Agreement can be kept to a one page document, so be sure to review that as well to make sure you fully understand the terms and polices that you are agreeing to if you want to shoot with me.
I generally set aside a budget for doing Model-Paid Shoots. Compensation can take the form of two options:
1. Straight Payment - Model is only given paid compensation only. Since you are receiving money, DO NOT EXPECT TO RECEIVE IMAGES if you elect this option.
2. Mixed Payment - If the Model desires images from the shoot then we should negotiate a reduction in their normal rate in exchange for these images. This can take various forms (bartering sets, number of images, usage, etc.) so if you are considering this option let me know your specific needs and potential use for the images and let's see if we can come to terms.
Please let me know which option you want to do in your reply if you are interested in working with me.
Image Processing and Delivery and Use of Images
– With Mixed Compensation shoots the image delivery will occur via internet delivery. My default means for delivery is using Dropbox as I can set up a folder for future shoot delivery that way and most people like being able to access images via their computer or mobile device. I have alternatives if you prefer a different means of delivery. Timeframe for delivery can vary depending on the number of images but will be agreed upon and placed in the Shoot Agreement for accountability.
– The Shoot Agreement gives you non-commercial, self-promotional use. So as long as you aren't selling the images or giving them to someone else to make money from them, you are free to use the images as you please for non-commercial, self-promotional. This includes websites, social media, portfolio, etc. If you have a single-person site or are on community sites that allow you to profit from the sale of images or set (e.g. Patreon, Zivity or your own pay site), please feel free to discuss your needs with me. I'm willing to negotiate use on an ad-hoc basis and if we can come to terms we will need to adjust the Shoot Agreement to reflect the negotaited arrangement.
– If you need print images let me know so that I can upload the print resolution files to an online gallery so that you can order and print from my vendors. I take this step to insure a quality print results and allow you to take advantage of the great print prices that my vendors offer. I do not add any mark-up so you will only pay for the cost of printing and shipping. Please allow 2 days for delivery of prints once you place an order. If you have a rush job, please contact me directly so that we can see what we can do for you.
If you are interested let's move forward with booking. Get back to me with 3 specific dates/times that work well for you and I'm open for and we can settle on one of those date/time.
Once we settle on a shoot date, you will fill out this questionnaire so that I can prep the Shoot Agreement and have the info I need for my pre-production of the shoot.
Thanks for your time, I look forward to hearing back from you!


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The seventh annual search for the Monsanto Farm Mom of the Year is underway through March 29.
Monsanto is seeking the mom who exemplifies the definition of a hardworking but loving mother who loves and supports the agriculture industry as much as she loves and supports her family.
"This is the seventh year we've held the America's Farme Mom of the Year contest, and each year we are introduced to the most phenomenal women," Tracy Mueller, Monsanto's corporate brand communications manager, said. "We read every nomination and their stories are powerful, encouraging and hopeful. These women inspire us, and we're proud, humbled and excited to share their stories with the rest of the country."
Anyone can nominate a farm mom through the America's Farmers website by submitting a short essay on how she contributes to her farm, family, community and agriculture industry. American Agri-Women will help Monsanto choose five regional winners who will each receive $5,000. Then, the public will get to vote via the America's Farmers website for one national winner. The national winner will receive an additional $5,000.
"So many women, particularly in agriculture, just focus on what needs to get done, and they do it – no matter what challenges or adversities they may be facing," Donnell Scott, vice president of education for American Agri-Women, said. "They don't do it to get credit or attention. These women have a 'get it done' attitude and love what they do and who they do it for. We love reading about their efforts and are proud to help acknowledge their hard work and contributions."


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This was a poem I wrote last year. Was in a bad mood and it came out as a weird poem.
There are times
I stare blankly
Into space
Thinking, contemplating
The oddities of the world
Or maybe in me.
I am distancing myself
From others
Or are others distancing themselves
From me?
Distances between us
Grow and grow more
Will the gap ever bridge?
I was always alone
I still am
Will I always be?
I am different
Or am I?
Sometimes, people around me
Seem so detached
Seem so distant
Or am I the one who is
Detached, distant?
Questions, more questions
I am reeling under them


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ISBN-13: 978-0615220819. The Photographer's Guide to Great Lakes Lighthouses. 96 pages.
The Photographers Guide To Great Lakes Lighthouses is a new concept in "how to" books for photographers. The book will be of interest to those who enjoy beautiful photos of lighthouses and instructional to those photographing lighthouses. It provides guidance and helpful hints for photographing lighthouses in general and 25 central US Great Lakes lighthouses in particular. The chapters for each lighthouse include: distinguishing features, best time of day, suggested compositions, sunset/sunrise, directions, as well as GPS coordinates. There are a total of 128 striking photographs that illustrate the suggestions in the text.
Sample photograph from Great Lakes Lighthouses
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For the First Time, Openly-Gay Man Chosen as White House Social Secretary
(WASHINGTON) -- In a historic "first," President Obama has chosen an openly gay man as his new White House Social Secretary. Jeremy Bernard will be named Special Assistant to the President and Social Secretary, the first openly gay man to hold that title.
"Jeremy shares our vision for the White House as the People's House, one that celebrates our history and culture in dynamic and inclusive ways," President Obama said in a statement. "We look forward to Jeremy continuing to showcase America's arts and culture to our nation and the world through the many events at the White House."
Bernard comes to the White House from the U.S. Embassy in Paris, where he served as Senior Advisor to the Ambassador. Prior to this role, he worked as the White House Liaison to the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The job of social secretary is a unique one, in charge of planning official White House social events. The White House Social Office, located in the East Wing, works closely with the First Lady to coordinate the events – choosing themes, menus, guest list, décor and overall character of White House events. The high-profile state dinners, which take months of planning, are often the highlight of the social secretary's work on display.
'I look forward to working with Jeremy to continue the great work of the Social Office, from fun and educational student workshops to elegant State Dinners that welcome world leaders to the White House," Tina Tchen, chief of staff to first lady Michelle Obama said in a statement. "Jeremy's creativity, perspective, and skills will be a welcome addition to our East Wing team, as we showcase the White House and celebrate America's arts and culture."
This marks Mrs. Obama's third social secretary of the Obama administration, following the departure of Desiree Rogers and Julianna Smoot.
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Together, we can make a difference. But we need active members and donors to ensure we continue to hold the Liberals to account.
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It's been a while since I rocked a shorts look, so what better way to do it than to hit up the classic denim on denim. This is one of those controversial looks- some may love it, some may hate it- but, if like me your obsessed with style, you will know this look totally works!
I really love this ripped shirt, it's so on trend right now and can be mixed and matched with so many outfits. If I had to recommend one item from this look, it would be this shirt!
If double denim wasn't enough of a statement, I thought I would throw in some large, aviator sunglasses which gives this look a real festival feel. With us being in peak festival season and me going to wireless on Friday, (Calvin Harris here I come!) festival outfits are at the forefront of my mind right now and I think this would be perfect! It would even work with a little white bralette underneath the shirt so if you got a little hot, you could wrap the shirt around your waist. I think it goes without saying, but I definitely will not be wearing these heels to a festival, but the great thing about denim is any colour trainer would work.
Sunglasses: Lamoda
Shirt: Topshop
Shorts: Levis
Shoes: Asos


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1. The Sexual Politics of Meat has never been out of print in 25 years.
2. A rock group, Consolidated, created a song "The Sexual Politics of Meat" for their Friendly Fascism CD. [It can be heard here: http://caroljadams.com/audio-video/ ]
3. The Sexual Politics of Meat has been translated into Japanese, German, Chinese, Korean, Turkish, and Portuguese. French, Italian, Spanish, and Serbian editions are in process.
4. For the Bloomsbury Revelations edition, a new afterword has been added discussing recent examples of the sexual politics of meat and their implications. It features 19 new images. http://www.bloomsbury.com/us/the-sexual-politics-of-meat-9781501312830/
5. Examples of the sexual politics of meat can be found throughout the world.
6. Master's and doctoral theses have been written responding to The Sexual Politics of Meat.
7. The Sexual Politics of Meat is considered one of the founding texts in the disciplines of Animal Studies, Critical Animal Studies, and Ecocriticism.
8. The Sexual Politics of Meat Slide Show has been shown on four continents and on more than 120 campuses worldwide.
9. The Sexual Politics of Meat is the subject of two recent anthologies, Defiant Daughters: 21 Women of Art, Activism, Animals, and he Sexual Politics of Meat and The Art of the Animal: 14 Women Artists Explore The Sexual Politics of Meat, in which new generation of feminists, artists, and activists respond to the book. You can learn about them here: Defiant Daughters https://lanternbooks.presswarehouse.com/books/BookDetail.aspx?productID=357873 and The Art of the Animal https://lanternbooks.presswarehouse.com/Books/BookDetail.aspx?productID=454697
10. The Beef Episode of Law and Order: SVU features a fictional author of feminist text on meat eating showing a slide show and quoting almost exactly from The Sexual Politics of Meat. Do you think I should start wearing a scarf?


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So what do you get when you take the oh-so-melodious bass of Morgan Freeman — as impersonated by actor/comedian Josh Robert Thompson — and add a selection of passages from E. L. James' erotic Fifty Shades trilogy? I think the experience of hearing 'Morgan Freeman' say "kinky f–kery" speaks for itself (NSFW):
Faux-Freeman is, of course, not the first to read from Fifty Shades of Grey. Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth all took turns reading passages from the book earlier this summer in advance of the premiere of Snow White and the Huntsman. Ellen DeGeneres recorded a few lines back in April. And then there was Gilbert Gottfried. (Not Iago from Aladdin! That's a childhood ruined right there.)
So if this is going to be a trend, we've got to ask: what celebrity would you like to hear read from Fifty Shades? Personally, I would give anything to hear Michael Fassbender talking about the Red Room of Pain. (Pause for mental sigh.) But if we're going get more thematic — with Freeman being the epitome of the soothing version of Fifty Shades — I'd like to see the cast of The Expendables 2 give it a shot, action-adventure-style. And if we want to get really trippy, then maybe the Oogieloves? What are your picks, PopWatchers?
Read more:
This exists: 'Fifty Shades of Grey' the Magazine
'Fifty Shades of Grey' heats up: Charity orders public burning of the erotic novel
Style & Design: JLo Covers InStyle, 'Fifty Shades of Grey'-inspired lingerie, and more


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- Venue: 1st / 2nd Floor
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" I put it on and I couldn't stop crying. I'm not a very emotional person. But it was this cry I couldn't hold in — I just loved it so much. I think that's how I knew it was the one. It's a beautiful, fitted mermaid wedding dress from Romona Keveza and it has layers of ivory and white, so it feels warm, romantic and very feminine. "
- Lauren Scruggs
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Persian jewelry designer Melody Ehsani is so dope! I've bought a few of her pieces from her line and I will definitely be buying more. I get compliments on her jewelry every time I wear them! And I can NEVER have enough gold jewelry!
Checking in on what's new on her site, I stumbled up on her "Fearless" Collection and am really loving a lot of the pieces I see. Especially the $100 bill ring, luxury iphone 5 case, abstract nail wraps and arabic nameplate! What I love most about her concept of jewelry is that she keeps things fresh while staying on trend and maintains the perfect dash of Persian flare ::insert emoji heart face::.
Check out a few of my favorites from the Fearless collection below:
$100 Bill Two Finger Ring: $60
M.E. x J.S. (Jeremy Scott) Arabic Three Finger Ring: $100
M.E. x J.S. Arabic Nameplate: $75
I Am A Luxury iPhone5 Case: $25
Sketchbook Nail Wraps: $16
Rolee Cuff: $54
M.E. x J.S. m16 Two Finger Ring: $100
To check out the rest of the Fearless Collection you can visit her site, here!