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The Tre Esse Globes Collection by Zoffoli
The Tre Esse Globes Collection is a series of beautiful world globes and bar globes that are free renditions of terrestrial globes. This means that the globe maps are not exact copies of 16th or 18th century maps. They are stylized vintage globes which feature mythological beings and graphic illustrations.
Tre Esse-Firenze (formerly Tre Esse-Santelli), a company that manufactured Italian globe bars, opened in 1966 in Florence – 17 years after Zoffoli. It produced beautiful bar globes for many years until it sadly shut its doors in 2012. While in itself this is very unfortunate, however, Zoffoli was able to purchase its designs, drawings, molds and other materials and is now keeping the Tres Esse Italian globe bars and name alive for the world to enjoy.
It is also important to mention that Tres Esse had earlier purchased the designs of another manufacturer of Italian globe bars that closed in 1989 and as a result was able to produce Universal Globe brand bar globes, so by acquiring Tres Esse, Zoffoli is keeping two brands alive. Zoffoli is now the sole remaining Italian manufacturer of bar globe furniture.
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A delegation led by Egyptian Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) Head Karam Gabr was received by Jordan's Minister of State for Media Affairs and government spokesperson Faisal Shboul. In the meeting, Shboul and Gabr emphasized the importance of strategic cooperation between Jordan and Egypt for King Abdullah II and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
Jordan and Egypt seek to maintain distinguished relations and coordination and cooperation at the highest levels. The importance of joint coordination and seeing eye-to-eye on various issues, especially Palestinian issues and frameworks of mutual cooperation, was stressed by Shboul. By launching joint initiatives to control content on social networking sites and reduce the media's lost advertising profit, he expressed hope to boost bilateral cooperation in the media field.
Various directives issued by President El-Sisi have always insisted that Jordan's national security is integral to Egypt's national security, and have emphasized the need for strengthening relations in various fields. In pointing to Jordan's constant efforts to enhance Arab action and achieve regional stability and security, he praised Jordan's continued support for Egypt and its stances.

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Numerical Integration
Calling Sequence
Optional Arguments
Outline of the Numerical Integration Polyalgorithm (1-D Integrals)
Special (List) Syntax for Multiple Integrals
The Method Names
evalf(Int(f, x=a..b, ...))
evalf(Int(f, a..b, ...))
evalf(Int(f, list-of-equations, ...))
evalf(Int(f, list-of-ranges, ...))
evalf(int(f, x=a..b))
algebraic expression or procedure; the integrand
name; the variable of integration
a, b
endpoints of the interval of integration
list of equations [x1=a1..b1, ..., xn=an..bn]
list of ranges [a1..b1, ..., an..bn]
(optional) zero or more options, as described below
The most common command for numerical integration is evalf(Int(f, x=a..b)) where the integration command is expressed in inert form to avoid first invoking the symbolic integration routines. It is also possible to invoke evalf on an unevaluated integral returned by the symbolic int command, as in evalf(int(f, x=a..b)), if it happens that symbolic int fails (returns an unevaluated integral).
All numerical integration calling sequences can also be accessed directly from the int command by using the numeric option.
You can enter the command evalf/Int using either the 1-D or 2-D calling sequence. For example, evalf(Int(1/(x^2+1), x=0..infinity)) is equivalent to evalf∫0∞1x2+1ⅆx.
The integrand f may be another unevaluated integral, that is, multiple integrals are supported. A special list syntax (see below) can be used to specify multiple integrals, rather than using nested integrals. Integrals expressed in the standard non-list notation are referred to as 1-D (one-dimensional) integrals including the case of nested 1-D integrals.
If the integrand f is specified as a procedure or a Maple operator, then the second argument must be a range a..b and not an equation, that is, a variable of integration must not be specified.
Various levels of user information are displayed during the computation if infolevel[`evalf/int`] is assigned values between 1 and 4.
Additional options may be specified as equations. (For backward compatibility some options are accepted as values rather than equations, as specified below.) An option is one of the following forms:
method = <name> or <name>
digits = <posint> or <posint>
epsilon = <numeric>
methodoptions = <list>
maxintervals = <posint>
The specification method = <name> (or simply <name>) indicates a particular numerical integration method to be applied. The methods that can be specified are described below. By default, a hybrid symbolic-numeric strategy is applied.
The specification digits = <posint> (or simply <posint>) indicates the number of digits of precision for the computation. Some additional guard digits are carried during the computation to attempt to achieve a result with <posint> correct digits (although a larger tolerance can be specified by using the 'epsilon' option). By default, the Maple environment variable Digits specifies the precision for the computation.
The specification epsilon = <numeric> specifies the relative error tolerance for the computed result. The routines attempt to achieve a final result with a relative error less than this value. By default, the relative error tolerance which the routines attempt to achieve for the final result is
where digits is the precision specified for the computation. In attempting to achieve this accuracy, the working value of Digits is increased as deemed necessary. It is an error to specify 'epsilon' smaller than the default value above, and for any value larger than 1e-3 the value 1e-3 is used instead if the method in use is deterministic (i.e. not the MonteCarlo or Cuba methods).
Note: For some integrands, the numerical accuracy attained when computing values of the integrand may be insufficient to allow the value of the integral to be computed to the default tolerance eps (even though the computation is using some number of guard digits). In such cases, specifying a larger tolerance (relative to the setting of digits) via the 'epsilon' option may be helpful. Alternatively, increasing Digits and fixing 'epsilon' may provide the desired answer (see the end of the examples section).
The specification methodoptions = <list> specifies a list of zero or more options that are specific to a method selected with the method option. In particular, if the _d01ajc or _d01akc method is selected, one can supply an option of the form methodoptions=[maxintervals = <posint>] to specify a maximal number of subintervals that can be used internally by those methods.
For backward compatibility, the option maxintervals = <posint> for the _d01ajc and _d01akc methods can also be specified as a separate option, as an argument to Int directly, rather than in the methodoptions option.
In the default case (no particular method specified), the problem is first passed to NAG integration routines if Digits is not too large (that is, if Digits <= evalhf(Digits)). The NAG routines are in a compiled C library and hence operate at hardware floating-point speed. If the NAG routines cannot perform the integration, then some singularity handling may be performed and control may pass back to the NAG routines with a modified problem. Native Maple routines are invoked if the NAG routines cannot solve the problem (for example, if Digits is too large or if the integrand involves functions for which hardware floating-point evaluation is not supported).
The native Maple hybrid symbolic-numeric solution strategy is as follows. The default numerical method applied is Clenshaw-Curtis quadrature (_CCquad). If slow convergence is detected then there must be singularities in or near the interval of integration (perhaps in the complex plane). Some techniques of symbolic analysis are used to deal with the singularities. For problems with non-removable endpoint singularities, an adaptive double-exponential quadrature method (_Dexp) is applied.
If singularities interior to the interval are suspected, then an attempt is made to locate the singularities in order to break up the interval of integration. Finally, if still unsuccessful, then the interval is subdivided and the _Dexp method is applied, or if the method was already _Dexp or _Sinc then an adaptive Gaussian quadrature method (_Gquad) is applied.
For the limits of integration, the values infinity and/or -infinity are valid, and a symbolic-numeric strategy attempts to deal with singularities. Techniques employed include variable transformations, subtracting out the singularity, and integration of a truncated generalized series near the singularity.
No singularity handling is attempted in the case where the integrand f is specified as a procedure or a Maple operator.
A numerical multiple integration problem may be specified in a natural way using nested one-dimensional integrals, for example:
evalf( Int(...(Int(Int(f, x1=a1..b1), x2=a2..b2), ...), xn=an..bn) )
where the integrand f depends on x1, x2, ..., xn. Such a problem may also be specified using the following special multiple integration notation with a list as the second argument:
evalf( Int(f, [x1=a1..b1, x2=a2..b2, ..., xn=an..bn]) ) .
Additional optional arguments may be stated just as in the case of 1-D integration. Also as in 1-D integration, the integrand f may be specified as a procedure in which case the second argument must be a list of ranges: [a1..b1, a2..b2, ..., an..bn].
Whether a multiple integration problem is stated using nested integrals or using the list notation, the arguments will be extracted so as to invoke the same numerical multiple integration routines.
The optional argument method = <name> (or simply <name>) accepts the following method names.
method = _DEFAULT
equivalent to not specifying a method; the solution strategy outlined above is applied for 1-D integrals; for multiple integrals, the problem is passed to the _cuhre method and if it fails, then the problem is treated via nested 1-D integration.
method = _NoNAG
indicates to avoid calling NAG routines; otherwise follow the _DEFAULT strategy.
method = _NoMultiple
indicates to avoid calling numerical multiple integration routines; compute multiple integrals via nested 1-D integration.
Maple Methods
Specifying a method indicates to try only that method (in particular, no NAG methods and no singularity handling).
method = _CCquad
Clenshaw-Curtis quadrature method.
method = _Dexp
adaptive double-exponential method.
method = _Gquad
adaptive Gaussian quadrature method.
method = _Sinc
adaptive sinc quadrature method.
method = _NCrule
adaptive Newton-Cotes method "quanc8". Note that in contrast to the other Maple methods listed here, "quanc8" (method = _NCrule) is a fixed-order method and hence it is not recommended for very high precisions (e.g. Digits > 15).
NAG Methods
Specifying a method indicates to try only that method (in particular, no singularity handling and no Maple methods).
method = _d01ajc
for finite interval of integration; allows for badly behaved integrands; uses adaptive Gauss 10-point and Kronrod 21-point rules.
method = _d01akc
for finite interval of integration, oscillating integrands; uses adaptive Gauss 30-point and Kronrod 61-point rules.
method = _d01amc
for semi-infinite/infinite interval of integration.
Multiple Integration Methods
These methods are for multiple integrals over a hyperrectangle, that is, the limits of integration are finite constants.
Specifying a method indicates to try only that method (in particular, do not revert to nested 1-D integration).
method = _cuhre
dimensions 2 to 15; ACM TOMS Algorithm 698.
method = _MonteCarlo
Monte Carlo method; for low accuracy only (less than 5 digits of accuracy); NAG routine 'd01gbc'.
method = _CubaVegas
Vegas method; for low accuracy. For details and method-specific options, see evalf/Int/cuba.
method = _CubaSuave
Suave method; for low accuracy. For details and method-specific options, see evalf/Int/cuba.
method = _CubaDivonne
Divonne method; for low accuracy. For details and method-specific options, see evalf/Int/cuba.
method = _CubaCuhre
Cuhre method. For details and method-specific options, see evalf/Int/cuba.
The following integrals are computed to higher precision.
The following command returns an error because procedure f is invoked with argument x, a symbolic name.
f := proc(x) if x < 2 then 2*x else x^2 end if; end proc;
f ≔ procxifx<2then2*xelsex^2end ifend proc
Error, (in f) cannot determine if this expression is true or false: x < 2
When the integrand f is a procedure, the following syntax should be used.
Note that the following command also works by delaying the evaluation of fx via unevaluation quotes.
Multiple integrals may be expressed as nested one-dimensional integrals.
Numerical multiple integration may also be invoked using a list syntax.
When low accuracy is sufficient, the Monte Carlo method may be used.
Only trust about 3 digits when epsilon = 0.5e-2.
The following integrand has a region near x=0.5 where evaluation incurs catastrophic cancellation to the extent that the function cannot even be evaluated to 1 significant Digit at standard precision.
Note that evalf fails to compute this integral with default settings.
So to compute the value of this integral to 10 digits, we need to add significant guard digits:
So we add 15 digits to assure we get the answer to 10 digits:
In the following example, the default setting for the maximum number of subintervals, 500 in this case, is not enough for successful integration using the NAG method for oscillatory integrands, _d01akc, which would be suitable for this integrand. By supplying a higher upper bound, we can get successful completion with this method.
Error, (in `evalf/int`) NE_QUAD_MAX_SUBDIV: The maximum number of subdivisions has been reached: max_num_subint = 500
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hashinit, hashdone -- kernel hash table construction and destruction
#include <sys/systm.h> void * hashinit(u_int chains, enum hashtype htype, bool waitok, u_long *hashmask); void hashdone(void *hashtbl, enum hashtype htype, u_long hashmask);
The hashinit() function allocates and initializes space for a simple chaining hash table. The number of slots will be the least power of two not smaller than chains. The customary choice for chains is the maximum number of elements you intend to store divided by your intended load fac- tor. The LIST... or TAILQ... macros of queue(3) can be used to manipu- late the chains; pass HASH_LIST or HASH_TAILQ as htype to indicate which. Each slot will be initialized as the head of an empty chain of the proper type. Because different data structures from queue(3) can define head structures of different sizes, the total size of the allocated table can vary with the choice of htype. If waitok is true, hashinit can wait until enough memory is available. Otherwise, it immediately fails if there is not enough memory is avail- able. A value will be stored into *hashmask suitable for masking any computed hash, to obtain the index of a chain head in the allocated table. The hashdone() function deallocates the storage allocated by hashinit() and pointed to by hashtbl, given the same htype and hashmask that were passed to and returned from hashinit(). If the table contains any nonempty chain when hashdone() is called, the result is undefined.
The value returned by hashinit() should be cast as pointer to an array of LIST_HEAD or TAILQ_HEAD as appropriate. hashinit() returns NULL on fail- ure.
These functions are implemented in sys/kern/subr_hash.c.
queue(3), hash(9), malloc(9)
A hashinit() function was present, without the htype or mflags arguments, in 4.4BSD alpha. It was independent of queue(3) and simply allocated and nulled a table of pointer-sized slots. It sized the table to the largest power of two not greater than chains; that is, it built in a load factor between 1 and 2. NetBSD 1.0 was the first NetBSD release to have a hashinit() function. It resembled that from 4.4BSD but made each slot a LIST_HEAD from queue(3). For NetBSD 1.3.3 it had been changed to size the table to the least power of two not less than or equal to chains. By NetBSD 1.4 it had the mflags argument and the current sizing rule. NetBSD 1.5 had the hashdone() function. By NetBSD 1.6 hashinit() sup- ported LIST or TAILQ chains selected with htype. FreeBSD has a hashinit() with behavior equivalent (as of FreeBSD 6.1) to that in NetBSD 1.0, and a hashdestroy() that behaves as hashdone() but checks that all chains are empty first. OpenBSD has a hashinit() compa- rable (as of OpenBSD 3.9) to that of NetBSD 1.4. This manual page was added for NetBSD 4.0.
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To all the amazing staff, thank you all so much for making our honeymoon so enjoyable. It was just perfect. We loved the beach BBQ's. Nothing was too much trouble. We look forward to returning to The Sarojin some day soon. Thank you - 02.05.13 C & D / Ireland
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Thank you to all the wonderful staff at The Sarojin for making our honeymoon so absolutely perfect. It really is a truly magical place. All the small details do not go unnoticed. We look forward to returning again. - 04.05.13 N & S / UK
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Thank you for a truly wonderful stay. The genuine and friendly staff who were more than happy to meet our every need added to the beautiful location to make a magical and memorable final week of our honeymoon. - 05.05.13 K & M / UK
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Thank you to everyone at The Sarojin. I have been dreaming of coming here for years and it is just as good as I expected with a few extra little touches too that make it a very special place to stay. - 05.05.13 P & D/ UK
It was great stay with beautiful people. Thank you so much to all kind staff here. We'll be back definitely!! - 05.05.13 A & T / JP
Thank you to all at The Sarojin for making our honeymoon that extra bit special. All the small details incredible, from breakfast to excursions. Only regret is that we didn't stay longer. We will be back. - 08.05.13 K & J / IE
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Dear all, Thank you very much for a wonderful stay. We considered it our second honeymoon. For us The Sarojin became a great example of "People make the difference". Thank you for your kindness and for your service/ hospitality. We hope to return in the future. Best wishes - 10.05.13 T & N / NL
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Everyone at The Sarojin. A fabulous return visit- still as peaceful & amazing as we remembered! Will be visiting again soon! Thanks to Kob for great service by the pool, Jack as an excellent tour guide and Apple for the best massage!! See you soon. - 12.05.13 L & I / UK
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! To all at The Sarojin for making our special holiday very, very special!!!!! We cannot thank you enough for your care & kindness over the past two weeks. We will return one day soon. With our best wishes to you all - 12.05.13 C & D / UK
Dear Sarojin- Team, our wonderful holiday unfortunately ends today. We experienced a beautiful, calm resort and we checked out all areas. One day in out holiday life: Wake up with the sound of frog service, jogging on the beach with beach- boy service. Lovely breakfast with Mon service team Kop: Pool service on each edge of the pool and Ficus, Kop is the man for everything. Room service, twice a day, excellent Renting motorbike, reception service, thanks for supporting and friendly guys at entrance/ exit of resort. Relaxing in the spa, great massage service with experienced therapists, on the desk- fun with Joe. Everyday very exhausting, finally dinner at the Edge/ Ficus. From the whole team you can expect 100% of doing their best at all times. Thanks to all for an unforgettable holiday. We wish you the very best for your future. Take care! R605 - 14.05.13 J & J / Germany
To all the lovely staff at The Sarojin, Thank you for creating the most memorable holiday & honeymoon from the trips we did with the Adventure staff, being greeted so warmly at reception, the wonderful hands of the massage therapists, the chefs and the staff at the Edge and Ficus for providing the best service and dining experience, the very attentive pool and beach team and the house keeping staff who made our stay so relaxing & comfortable. The Sarojin is a truly magical and special place which we will always hold close to our hearts. We hope to see you again soon. All the best. - 17.05.13 A & A / UK
To all the team at The Sarojin, Thank you so much for an amazing few days, we loved every minute of it. It is such a beautiful place and we are delighted to have spent part of our honeymoon here. We hope to return again in the future. Cheers & Slainte - 17.05.13 C & B/IE
To the awesome Sarojin staff, thank you so much for giving us the perfect honeymoon! The food, service, smiley gardeners, saluting security, singing wildlife, attention to detail….. all absolutely perfect. We have had two unforgettable weeks, worth every penny & every mozzy bite One day we will be back. - 17.05.13 N & B / UK
To everyone at The Sarojin, many thanks for an outstanding stop at your hotel. Kind people, good food and quiet moon: all the recipes for a memorable stay. - 18.05.13 C & F / France
To all at The Sarojin. We would like to thank you for making our 25th wedding anniversary one to treasure & always remember. From the moment we arrived we felt very welcomed by all & the resort & surrounding gardens are amazing. The food is the best quality. The staff are all friendly & helpful. We will be back. Thank you once again - 18.05.13 L & S / Australia
To everyone at The Sarojin. Thank you all so much for a lovely 5 night stay. The garden walk is a most & the waterfall meal was truly breathtaking. Thank you all for your hard work. Best wishes - 18.05.13 S & D / UK
To everyone at The Sarojin, Thank you very much for nice treatment and food. I enjoyed everyday here and look forward to coming back for next vacation. Thank you again for making my first trip to Thailand fabulous. - 19.05.13 S & B / Korea
To Everyone at The Sarojin, Thanks for making the 2nd week of our honeymoon so amazing. Everyone has been so helpful & friendly. We couldn't have asked for anything more! We hope to be back in the future. - 20.05.13 K & D / UK
Thank you everyone at The Sarojin, we had a wonderful time here. Everything was very fine, we relaxed very well. The spa was excellent. And we enjoyed the tour to the orphanage. It's nice to see the children smile. Thank you for the tour. We hope we can come back soon. - 24.05.13 C & M / Germany
Thank you for the most wonderful stay, you and the entire team made our honeymoon an enjoyable and memorable time. We really appreciated your kindness and your smiles. You have a piece of paradise here at The "Sarojin" and we hope we will be able to return very soon!!!! Once again our sincere gratitude!!! - 24.05.13 H & N / Switzerland
To all the wonderful staff at Sarojin. Thank you so much for the perfect week. We loved the country, the food, the weather but most of all we loved the people who made our stay a truly magical holiday. Long after the fans are worn out, we will remember the beautiful smiles that greeted us each morning and the excellent service, with genuine warmth. We look forward to coming back one day. - 25.05.13 M, M, S & B /Australia
To all the staff at The Sarojin, you are wonderful. You have made our stay here truly special. Thank you for your smiles and always wonderful service. It made up for the lack of sunshine. - 27.05.13 A & P / UK
Dear Whole Sarojin Family, Many thanks for 16 wonderful stay at The Sarojin. I was our second stay at the Sarojin. We will come back. - 29.05.13 T & B/ Germany
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Dear Sarojin Team. This was our first but not the last visit to The Sarojin. My wife and I wanted a quiet bit of paradise to spend our 5th wedding Anniversary and the Sarojin was perfect for that. Completely away from the hustle and bustle of everyday lives; The Sarojin is an oasis of calm that we both enjoyed. Also, special thanks for the cake on my birthday! My wife and I were both surprised. - 31.05.13 Y & / Australia
Thank you very much for this wonderful honeymoon. All the staff made our stay more than perfect. The hotel is amazing. We had an unforgettable time here and we will definitely come back! A special thanks you to Ben and Nam who made our daytrip with elephants a unique experience!! - 31.05.13 S & P / Belgium
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Thank you all for making our stay a memorable one, from the amazing service, food, spa and grounds. We leave feeling very relaxed with wonderful memories of our time here. Special thanks to all who made our day trip & waterfall dinner happen, including Sea, Note for their great service and Jack & Moo for their tour guide knowledge. - 31.05.13 A & K / Australia


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Poor Tyler, 15
Margo Lanagan, well known short story author, should stick to short stories. This novel is a collection of short stories in chronological fashion set in the same world. The attempt at a novel created parts that were slow and unnecessary as well as the most boring plotline on the planet. The last few chapters were excellent but that was it. Nominate? No. 1Q How did it get published? 1P Yech! Forced to read it. Tyler, 15Geez, I tried, Tyler. If lashings of good and bad sex, witchcraft, time-slippage and people-turning-into-bears are too boring, I don't know what else I can add that will lift Tender Morsels for you.


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IWF Heads to Capitol Hill to Set the Record Straight About the Wage Gap
Gives "Sweet" Reminders That Women Are Not Shortchanged And Have More Choices And Opportunities Than Ever Before
(WASHINGTON, DC) — Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act. But instead of spending the day celebrating the many opportunities enjoyed by today's empowered woman, the far left will be painting a false picture of women as victims in need of more support from Uncle Sam.
The Independent Women's Forum (IWF) is fighting back with facts … and treats! This morning, IWF is headed to Capitol Hill to set the record straight on the wage gap and ensure our nation's leaders get a balanced, honest discussion.
To highlight the rainbow of choices and exceptional opportunities women have today, IWF will be handing out 600 donuts and bags of Skittles with a message. Attached to the bags of Skittles is a "Dear Daughter" letter (see below for full letter), which sets the record straight about the wage gap, life's many choices, success and opportunity ahead of a girls life, a wage gap fact sheet that also explains the adverse consequences of passing legislation like the Paycheck Fairness Act, a video promo and QR code that leads people to a short, three minute video debunking the wage gap, and a message highlighted in the colors of the rainbow to women today that reads:
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act and women across the country should celebrate the sweet choices and opportunity they have.
There is so much good news for women and girls that it is really unfortunate that the alarmists, traditional women's groups and some lawmakers in Washington continue to paint society and the workplace as hostile toward women and girls.
Women are not shortchanged; women are outpacing men educationally, soaring to the top of nearly every profession, running for office, influencing public policy, and acting as the breadwinners for the families.
We all know that making choices can be difficult. But it's the ability to choose a path based on personal values that makes us human.
As women today, we know we have more choices and opportunity than ever before. We aren't victims. Our earning potential is in our hands.
IWF staff and volunteers will be handing out the sweet reminders from 7:30 to 11 a.m. outside of the Union Station Metro stop in Washington D.C.
Sabrina Schaeffer, executive director of the Independent Women's Forum, said, "There is so much good news for women and girls today and despite what radical feminists and groups on the left tell you, women are not victims in need of special protection from government. Women are outpacing men educationally, soaring to the top of professional fields, running for office, choosing to lean in or lean out of their careers, are the leading consumers and are increasingly becoming the breadwinners. Choices can be difficult to make throughout life, and all choices come with tradeoffs, but women today have more choices and opportunity than ever before. We aren't shortchanged, our earning potential is in our own hands and that is something to celebrate."
*"Dear Daughter" letter from the Independent Women's Forum
Dear Daughter,
I want to talk straight with you about the wage gap. A lot of people are going to tell you that you are only paid 77 percent of what a man makes because you're a girl. I want you to know that's just not true. The much harder truth is that how much you earn depends mostly on the choices you make.
When you go to college be aware that the major you choose will make a big difference in your future earning potential. Engineering and computer science just pay better than psychology and social work. Later, you might want to start a family and choose to work less outside the home when you do. You might want more flexibility and a job that pays less but works better for your schedule. Today girls like you have more opportunity and choices than ever before – just remember, all choices come with tradeoffs.
Too often we measure success solely by our salaries. But that's not how I want you to see your life. You can be President, run a major company, or choose a career that doesn't pay as much but that you find fulfilling. You can be a career woman or a stay-at-home mom, or anything in between — I'll be just as proud of you. I just want you to be you and to take responsibility for your choices.
There are people who will treat you unfairly because you're a girl. And there are people who will treat your little brother unfairly because he's a boy. But we are all protected under the law from gender discrimination, and you should never fail to defend yourself.
Just remember: It's the ability to choose that make us free. All the wishing and laws in the world can never eliminate the need for us to make tradeoffs, and often government intervention hurts the very people they say they want to help.
In the end, the world is what you make of it.
Independent Women's Forum is a non-partisan, 501(c)(3) research and educational institution dedicated to building awareness of the ways that women benefit from limited government, personal liberty, and economic freedom, and by countering those who seek to ever expand government in the name of protecting women.


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2001 Baldhead Sarah Bellam Hoodie
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An experience in Cuba led Badu to let go of her signature headpiece.
After an unexpected encounter with a priest who didn't quite look like one, she realized that external experiences weren't nearly as dynamic as inner ones. So, Badu stopped wearing the wrap and shaved her head. "At that moment, I became what I was, and not what I had on," she said.
The "Sarah Bellam" phase of her career was captured by artist Jackie Musial and is printed on the shirt's front. "BADU" is written in Old English on the back.
The sleeves have ribbed cuffs, drawstrings, and a roomy front pocket.
Photos by Tony Krash (@tonykrash).


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I don't want to dismiss this dullness (of the 'same old', which takes its cue from the status-quo of the everyday life), far from it, I'd like to isolate and define it as a real and steady instrument of power that materializes as a soft violence on citizenship, one that refrains the citizen's freedom of choice (which is obvious if we just glance at and listen to the choices). Voting, no matter how it has been treated in times past, continues to stand as both, the citizen's voice and weapon of combat, their freedom and responsibility. The question that remains then, is how are these citizens able to proceed when those who speak for them, those who represent them - all of the political parties - practice such soft violence?
So, in light of this still undigested question, the first way of conveying my thoughts about the election is through the blunt dialog of untamed tongues:
And secondly, through another dialog of a more indirect approach (or sermon of sorts), via an excerpt from Stanislaw Lem's Memoirs Found in a Bathtub:
" "And here you thought you were a prisoner in a labyrinth of evil, where everything was pregnant with meaning, where even the theft of one's instructions was a ritual, that the Building destroyed only in order to build, to build only in order to destroy the more -- and you took this for the wisdom of evil... Hence your mental somersaults and contortions. You writhed on the hook of your own question mark to solve that equation of horror. But I tell you there is no solution, no equation, no destruction, no instructions, no evil -- there is only the Building -- only -- the Building --""Only the Building?" I echoed, my hair on end."Only the Building," he echoed my echo, shivering."This is not wisdom, this is a blind and all-encompassing perfection, a perfection not of man's making but which arose from man, or rather from the community of man. Human evil, you see, is so petty and frail, while here we have something grand and mighty at work... An ocean of blood and sweat and urine! One thundering death rattle from a million throats! A great monument of feces, the product of countless generations! Here you can drown in people, choke on them, waste away in a vast wilderness of people! Behold: they will stir their coffee as they calmly tear you to shreds, chat and pick their noses as they outrage your corpse, and brew more coffee as it stiffens, and you will be a hairless, worn-out and abandoned doll, a broken rattle, an old rag yellow and forgotten in the corner... That is how perfection operates, not wisdom! Wisdom is you, yourself -- or maybe two people! You and someone else, that intimate flash of honesty from eye to eye..."I watched his deathly pale face and wondered where I'd heard all this before, it sounded familiar. Then I remembered -- that sermon, the sermon about choking, evil and the Devil, the sermon which Brother Persuasion told me was intended as provocation..."How can I believe you?" I groaned. He shuddered."O sinner!!" he screamed in a whisper. "Dost thou still double that what may be a harmless conversation or joke on one level doth constitute, on another, legal action and, on yet another, a battle of wits between Departments? Verily, if thou followest this line of thought, thou shalt end up nowhere, since here anything, hence everything, leadeth everywhere!"..."What are you saying?""You still don't understand? I'm an agent provocateur because I'm a priest. Only as your agent provocateur am I, a priest, allowed to say what I've said here. Of course, we expect you to cooperate..." (170-172) "


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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
I'll see your tag Shamae, and I'll raise you three more...
2. Have you ever smoked? Yes, a few months ago. It was SOOO good. It had been years since my husband and I smoked…MEAT in our smoker.
3. Do you own a gun? No way Jose. Unless you're a burglar…then I have 4.
4. Favorite type of Food? Mexican FOREVER!
5. Favorite type of music? My XM is preset to 80's music on 8, Highway 16 (country,) Classic Rock, Top 20 on 20, and Holly (all Christmas all the time!)
6. What do you think of hot dog? I try not to think about a hot dog…I just dig in and EAT!
7. Favorite Christmas movie? ELF, hands down…best movie EVER.
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Orange juice…but since we don't keep it in the house, water.
9. Can you do push ups? Probably.
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? A ring my husband bought me in Cabo last year.
11. Favorite hobby? Writing/blogging
12. Do you have A. D. D.? Nope.
13. Do you wear glasses/contacts? Nope.
14. Middle name? Only the boringest middle name ever invented…Ann
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment: 1) I should probably be packing instead of doing this. 2) Is there chocolate in the house? 3) Why aren't the boys in bed?
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink: Diet Pepsi, Crystal Light and Milk
17. Current worry? That I'll forget an important diabetic supply on our trip.
18. Current hate right now? My neighbor's butt ugly mid 80's Pontiac coupe.
19. Favorite place to be? In my husband's arms.
20. How did you bring in the new year? Counting down with Dick. Poor Dick, besides having an awful name…he really shouldn't be on TV anymore.
21. Someplace you'd like to go? New York
22. Name three people who will complete this. Joanne, Lora and Nicole...and EVERYBODY!
23. Do you own slippers? Yup…and they're pink! 'Cause I'm a girl…just in case all these boys that surround me forget.
24. What color shirt are you wearing? White
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? I don't know. I hope I do.
26. Can you whistle? I used to…now I can't. Five years ago it just up and disappeared. No joke.
27. Where are you now? In my living room.
28. Would you be a pirate? If Johnny Depp asked me to…you bet your sweet treasure map I would.
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? None…because I wouldn't even torture myself with my singing.
30. Favorite Girl's Name? Like what? A little baby girl's name…I'm not even sure I know what that is.
31. Favorite boy's name? Is this a trick question? I'll give you a hint…the boy's names I like start with M, J, B and L.
32. What is in your pocket right now? A Target receipt and a used test strip.
33. Last thing that made you laugh? My 6 year old saying to me…"There's smart…and then there's Kmart smart." (This is in no way endorses Kmart…I can't stand the place.)
34. What vehicle do you drive? Saturn Outlook
35. Worst injury you've ever had? I fractured my foot my Freshman year playing basketball, the week of Homecoming. I had to go to the dance on crutches and my date danced with another girl all night. {SOB}
36. Do you love where you live? LOVE. IT.
37. How many TVs do you have in your house? 3. But none in the bedrooms! Firm rule around here.
38. How many computers do you have in your house? My laptop, and my husband's work laptop. (And one laptop hiding in the closet for my boys for Christmas.)
39. If you changed your job, what would it be? A phlebotomist or a school councilor.
40. If you were granted three wishes, what would they be? 1) Duh, a cure for diabetes. 2) A foolproof cure for Melanoma/cancer. 3) A brand spankin' new 5 bedroom house with a ginormous kitchen that has plenty of cupboard space for like 5 crockpots.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Tis the season.
Thankfulness mostly consists of words.
Gratitude is putting your thankfulness into action.
I'm all about words people. You all know that. I write for many reasons…to help others, but mostly to help me. If I am honest, my blog is all for me. Sometimes I feel selfish about the amount of time I spend nurturing it. It's a place I can accomplish something…a place to be thankful. But am I really showing how grateful I am for my blessings by just sitting here? Surly the world/my family would benefit from me getting off my butt and making a difference.
So I made a list of what I am thankful for…a very very long list. And then I went back and found a way to turn my thankfulness into action.
So today…I get up. I show my house the gratitude I have for it by vacuuming its floors. I will lovingly hang up the clothes to show my gratitude that we have so many of them; I can fill up ten loads. I will wash the breakfast dishes to show my gratitude that I had the means to feed my children. I will clean my toilet to show my gratitude for indoor plumbing. (Seriously…there are those in the world that don't have this!) I will take a shower to show my gratitude for my body. I will do these things and then go help at the school Thanksgiving parties to show my gratitude for public education.
So here I go. Putting it all into action!
Gratitude bites.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
It's a milestone for all of us.
I remember holding back the tears on his first birthday. He was so tiny and skinny…but he was there. Alive and there to celebrate.
We almost lost him when he was diagnosed. He was 8 months old when all of his symptoms came to a head. Subject to the dreaded Ketoacidosis, his breathing was hard and labored and he was so dehydrated they couldn't find a vein. A surgeon was called in to cut into his ankle so they could find one. It was an awful awful experience. I often explain the day this way: If you would imagine you are standing on a cliff, with your toes clenched over the sides on a gusty day…that's where I was. Ready to fall…fall into despair and on the edge of completely losing it. When the doctors swooped in, and he started seizing…I fell apart, I had to leave. My hysterics weren't helping the doctors, or J. The nurses pushed me into the waiting room and I knelt on the floor and sobbed and prayed. I often feel guilty I wasn't there with him every minute…but at that moment, I wasn't strong enough. I was only a puddle of emotions.
I am stronger now.
And so is J.
He is such an amazing kid.
He is strong, funny, smart and stubborn. He is a tween through and through…but a momma's boy at heart. He was bolusing himself in Kindergarten, he was guessing correct insulin amounts in 1st grade, and counting carbs in 2nd grade. In third grade he lied to me for 3 weeks, calling me with fake blood sugars. We found out it was because he hated being last on the playground. We fixed the problem by having his teacher excuse him 5 minutes before snack, but he will forever have me double checking his meter because of it. He was put into the gifted and talented program in 4th grade and has done all he can to pass without effort ever since. He has spent the last two years getting good grades by doing the bare minimum. If it's not math, he is not interested. He is a leader, a mentor on the lower grade playground and a voracious reader. He has no tolerance for bullies. He has stood up to more than one on his own behalf, and for others.
Diabetes does not define him. It is a small inconvenience, but is not the determining factor on how he lives his life. He has no idea how amazing he is. He doesn't know that when he had contests with his brothers, on who had the better blood sugar number, he made diabetes easier for them. He doesn't know that going first to have his set put in, and smiling saying, 'it doesn't even hurt,' helped his brothers to be brave. He doesn't know that his bravery and his nonchalance about what he endures have served as a wonderful example to B and L. Diabetes is all he has known. He doesn't lament his life, wishing he was without it. He has done something I don't think I ever could…he has accepted diabetes as part of who he is. I see it as something foreign, something I wish would go away. He sees it as his normal…right down to his soul.
Happy birthday sweet boy.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
A hug in the mail...
Sweet Nicole from over at The Ride of Our Lives With Type 1 Diabetes, sent me this necklace to commemorate World Diabetes Day. I got it at one of my darkest hours, and it was everything I needed at that moment. Some love from a friend. I put it on and didn't want to take it off. I am not too proud to admit I slept in it that night. It was the hug I needed to get through the moment.
Thank you Nicole. Your gift was so thoughtful and sweet. I too wish I had gotten it before World Diabetes Day...but you know what...I think I got it on the day I was supposed to. It was just the right medicine for me.
Thank you dear friend!!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Why Meri is so awesome.
1) I like turtles and owls…at a distance. Come on! That is endearing, in a completely random kind of way.
2) I like eating. I am willing to go out to eat at any given time. I am the perfect lunch date.
3) I love my family. I will fiercely protect them in any situation.
4) I love my friends. I will always do what I can to help if ever I am needed.
5) I drive on fieldtrips even when I don't want to.
6) I will make you cookies at 9 at night if you get a hankerin'
7) My kids never wear dirty socks or underwear to school.
8) I love to laugh. A date to a comedy club rocks in my book.
8.5) I gag easily. Some people think this is entertaining.
9) I make the most awesome pot roast ever. (I only made it once, but man, it rocked.)
10) I will comment on you blog even if I don't know what I am talking about. And let's face it, Comments=Love
11) I will always give you a second chance; unless you are in the car in front of me in traffic and you're driving like an idiot…then you're on your own.
12) 9 out of 10 times I'll bolus correctly for Chinese food.
13) I like to play games. (Mostly because I usually win.) Hence, I don't like playing with my husband, because he always wins. (Unless we're partners.)
14) I will drop everything and go shopping with you anytime.
15) I don't like mean people.
16) I'll split a meal with you if you're not that hungry. I will also split two meals with you if you want to try 2 different things.
17) If we have a date to meet, I'll probably be early.
18) I laugh at commercials and cry when I listen to the radio.
19) If you need me to, I'll pray for you every day.
20) I like country, alternative, top 20, religious and R&B music. I think this shows I'm flexible.
21) I'm not a quitter.
22) I know that a bean burrito with sour cream at Taco Bell is 56 carbs.
23) I have an opinion about almost everything, but I accept the fact that my opinion isn't always right.
24) I think people getting hurt is funny. Hence my affinity for Funniest Home Videos.
25) When I clean, I clean right, or I don't clean at all.
26) I won't tell you gross stories while you are eating. I am polite that way.
27) If a doctor is being stupid, and doesn't know anything about diabetes while they pretend they do, I will tell them so.
28) I will stay on the phone for hours to fix a problem with a bill or a service. I'm a fighter.
29) I don't let my kids watch Yo Gabba Gabba or Courage the Cowardly Dog.
30) I am honest.
I am glad I am me! (That is how my 2nd grader had to end his essay about himself when he was 'star of the week' at school. So I'm ending mine this way too. It's kinda' like self affirmation- like Stewart Smalley on Saturday Night Live. "Your good enough, you're smart enough, and doggone it! People really like you!")
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
The Things I Take For Granted...
I walk around all day feeling sorry for myself.
I wonder if normal will ever reveal itself.
I go through the motions, I'm barely even there.
I think I've done all I can do, to give my family care.
I think how no one understands why I am always sad.
I think that I'm alone and no sympathy is had.
I wonder why no one cares to ask about my life,
Of how my day is going, or even wonder of my strife.
I paint a picture of a life that is bitter, tired and sad.
But truth be told, when push comes to shove, my life is not so bad.
I take for granted everyday my sons smiles and their glee.
I take for granted all that is done to help my family.
I take for granted that there are those who treat me oh so dear.
I take for granted my husband's love, he always makes it clear.
I take for granted that I'm strong enough to do what I need to do.
I take for granted, when it comes to T1, the world just doesn't have a clue.
I take my house for granted, and the warmth it provides for me.
I take my God for granted as he listens to my pleas.
I take for granted I can walk, and see my boys each day.
I take for granted I can laugh and giggle while they play.
I mostly take for granted all the blessings that we have,
So is it any wonder that no sympathy is had?
Why would one feel sorry for one who has it all?
I have a family who is wonderful and we always have a ball.
I have what I've always wanted, so now's the time to be content.
I can't live this way anymore, I must the bad forget.
For surely you can understand, and for this I am truly glad,
That in my life, it is clear, that the good outweighs the bad.
It's all about perspective and not seeing all the good.
It's all about focusing on what I think I should.
Shall I continue to hate the things that throw a wrench into my plans?
Or shall I count my blessings and continue doing what I can.
I can't control those around me or the world I see.
But I can control one important thing, and friends, that thing Is me.
Feeling sorry for myself will only tear me down.
I'm sick and tired of my face and this insipid frown.
I'm going to stop taking for granted my life and my family,
It's time for me to make a stand and start living happily.
Pity party's over…
It's time to take in the view
Let not the sadness tarry
To my cheer, I will be true.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
World Diabetes Day 2009
We went out for dinner in the city and ya, we were pretty much a spectacle. Dinner was awesome and we were able to share our story and our blue pride with some other customers at the restaurant and on the street.
I bought the boys these glow sticks/flashlights/whistles for the big day. We had a blast trying to make blue circles with them on the way to the San Francisco Ferry Building...
We made it to the Ferry Building and were a tinsy bit underwhelmed with the blue...but it was cool none the less...
There wern't as many people as I expected, but once we joined the group, the energy was electric. There was such a feeling of community and good will. :)
We got there just in time for the small speeches to commemorate the day. When I saw Manny Hernandez from Tu Diabetes, I felt like a groupie at a rock concert. Ya, he's that great!
And to top it off I met the fabulous Miss Amy from Diabetes Mine. What an awesome woman with a beautiful family to boot. (My camera was on a weird setting.) Her daughter thought it was funny when I told her in my world, her mother was a rock star.
It seriously turned out to be like the best night ever. It couldn't have been nicer. And really Joanne, I could have sold a dozen of our shirts! They were a big hit!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
November 6th
We were really young…I was 19 at the time and he was 21. He was my best friend and our relationship was easy. I was used to drama and guys ignoring me while we dated, but Ryan was different. He was always thoughtful. He was always kind and polite, and he only treated me with respect.
He called me at Macy's on November 6th, 1992 and asked for me to stop by after work. I didn't get off until 9:00 that night but he insisted. I reluctantly agreed and continued on with my day. It didn't even faze me that my Mom and my sisters came by to say hello. (My Mom wasn't a big mall shopper.) They had silly grins, but I was clueless. (Ryan had asked for my hand earlier from my father, and of course my father practically THREW me at him. My parents LOVE Ryan.)
His proposal was simple. He changed out of his life and bakery uniform of jean shorts and white shirt into a shirt and tie. He asked me immediately and I (obviously) said yes.
I couldn't wait to be married to him. We would have a great life. We would be adults. We would make our own decisions. Life was going to be all smiles and adventures. We had love, what more did anyone need?
And as I look back on the past 17 years…WOW!!!!!!!....it has been hard. Really, really hard. With 5 pregnancies, (one that didn't work out, and one that was especially worrisome,) and the bakery, (that he worked 15 hours a day in,) and diabetes diagnosis, (Four, if you include my brothers,) and cancer, (My husband's mother survived breast cancer and my husband had a serious Melanoma that required chemo this year,) and everything else that life threw at us…man, it's been REALLY REALLY hard.
But even through the pain and the stress and the uncertainty of life…love has remained. And as hard as life has been, I still have my best friend beside me. He still wears his jean shorts and white T-shirts and he still dotes over me like when we were first married. And we have 4 beautiful boys…who relish every minute of their lives…and who, because of diabetes, appreciate the little things…like brownies with M&M's on top for their classes on Friday.
Looking back, would I change anything? Mostly I would change things about me. IF I could relive it all…I would worry less...I would take my frustration out on my husband less…I wouldn't try so hard to be perfect…or to impress those around me. I would have accepted that my best was good enough and I probably would have let my kids have friends over in a house that was not as neat as a pin.
I would tell myself everyday…that hard times don't last forever…that there will be good times around the corner…and that life is too precious to waste with constant worry and self loathing.
I would appreciate the little moments more…and I would appreciate all the wonderfullness that I've always had right in front of me...
Thursday, November 5, 2009
My Mini Breakdown
I was up all night with the boys, all were super high. All went to bed with perfect numbers and then JUMPED up to completely random highness. (Steak and noodles for dinner…it made no sense.) Generally, lately, I can go back to sleep after testing, but not last night. Last night I was up for hours…thinking…stewing…
L's teacher has been "concerned" about his blood sugar numbers lately. For the past 5 school days, for some reason, he is jumping to the high 300's or 400's at snack time. Problem is, he dives after snack so it's a delicate situation to try to get him to a decent number at 10:30 without him going low before I pick him up. And since a different parent brings in snacks every day, I never know how to bolus his breakfast. (Uh uh,I can't bring him his own special snack, because to L that is just a cruel punishment.) So I'm figuring it out. And I'm inching closer to where I want him to be. But now L's teacher wants to know what his BG number is at snack. Because she is "concerned." Concerned about what? That he is neglected…that he is getting poor care? He hasn't been acting out, he is (surprisingly) a wonderful student. Yesterday, when I came in after school, I spoke to her about trying to balance his boluses and the fact that I'm trying different things. "Good," she says, "It's really been on my mind lately." (Great, I'm sorry to take up a small part of your brain to worry about my son. My ENTIRE brain worries 24/7 about him.) I told her I've tried one more thing to help him at snack, but he has an Endo appt in the city next week and hopefully they will be able to give me more insight. "Oh GOOD!!!" She exclaims.
Yup, I let her get to me. This woman is a sweet woman. I really like her. She is my friend. But I let her comments get to me. Do I know she is judging me? No. But when you are up all night with high sugars, and you are feeling like a loser…you feel like she is judging me.
So then L wakes up to a wet bed, and says, "don't worry mom, I put a blanket under me and then I didn't have to wake you up!" Sweet, sweet little boy, who wet his bed because of me, (well really because he was high..but that's not my state of mind this morning.) By this time I'm oozing guilt out of my pores. I'm late making breakfast because I have to bathe L, and I have 15 minutes less to get ready because I am picking up M's friends for school. I'm volunteering today in J's and B's classes and just before I head out the door, I check my blog dashboard to see if there are posts. And there are…and I started reading one…and then I had to stop.
My happy place suddenly became my hell. Tears come. I HATE diabetes! I am a failure! My kids, they don't deserve this. They need a nurse 24/7, not stupid me! The boy's endo appointments are next week and ALL their settings are TOTALLY out of control! Every one of them is having issues. I'm a failure. And again, I HATE DIABETES! If I have to look at the word diabetes one more time…I'll scream!
So I stop reading…and I cry…and I bring my mascara to put on in the car before I get into school, because now it's hopeless to even try.
And then I refill strips in each boy's supply boxes at school. And I turn in doctors papers to the office to give to our school nurse. (Who's only there Tuesday mornings.) And then I realize I forgot to take my TMJ pain meds. And then I help in classes. And then I get a call that L looks low. And I run…I run! Because I changed his settings yesterday and who knows what I will find. And he is 70. And J is 96 and B is 62. And I over did it because I let L's teacher get to me. And I'm having a pity party…and I want to run away…
And then, as it always does, something happens to put my stupid life into perspective.
I find out that my friend at school is in the hospital. She was diagnosed with MS last year, and now last week was diagnosed with Leukemia. She is the hospital indefinitely…she is having chemo. Her husband was laid off last year. She is the bread winner. She probably needs a bone marrow transplant.
And the good Lord slaps me in the face again. Meri, your boys are at school. Playing…laughing. They have two healthy parents who love them. You are doing your best. You can't do better than your best. Meri, you are an idiot. Slow down, you have a great life.
And then I come home and find the strength to read my blogs. And Wendy's dear friend has passed away. She has left her family and her friends too early.
And I am here.
And I will be ok.
And my boys will be ok.
This craziness will pass, and we will be able to find the bolus and basal sweet spots for the boys.
So my pity party is over. I think I can go back to being positive again. I am recovering from my mini breakdown, and my husband got home early and gave me one of his famous bear hugs.
The peace is returning.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Am I crazy to want them to distinguish between the two?!
Am I just sensitive or does the fact that they do not distinguish the difference between Type1 and Type2 bug the pants off you too? They just lump them all together...making statements that could have been accurate...erroneous. The last paragraph really bothered me...why can't they say Type 2 Diabetes instead of just Diabetes? The woman who's quote this is, works with what I assume are Type 2 Diabetics. Does she really not understand that the two are different?
Come on people...and I being too sensitive? AM I?????????????
It's OK to say I am...but boy did it pi** me off.
Immediately after reading this article I wrote this letter. Below is my rough draft, I made a couple changes in my email...but you get the idea. I also know it's really long...but when I want to educate I get spontaneous diarrhea of the keyboard.
Thank you for your article regarding World Diabetes Day. Although much of it is accurate, you failed to distinguish the difference between Type 1, (also called Juvenile Diabetes,) and Type 2 Diabetes. The classification of Diabetes is made in general terms. Many of the statements simply refer to "diabetes" rather than distinguishing a specific type. Because of this, many of the statements in the article are misleading. Almost all the statements and quotes are referring to Type 2, but imply both Types.
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are completely different diseases. Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune disease in which the body mistakenly attacks the islet cells in the pancreas, destroying the body's ability to produce insulin. It has nothing to do with a person's diet, and furthermore, diet and exercise will not reverse it. The statement in the end of your article says, ". People often develop diabetes due to lack of activity, and because of eating prepared, rather than fresh, foods. There is no cure for it, but it is a controllable disease: People need to improve their mobility and nutrition." It is very misleading. This is absolutely NOT the case for Type 1 Diabetics. The purpose of World Diabetes Day is to educate and I feel although this article was written to do such, it certainly was misleading, asserting that both these diseases are caused due to poor diet and exercise.
In a recent study done by the American Diabetes Association they found that only 1/3 of those polled knew that too much sugar did not cause Type 1 Diabetes. Also just 12 percent of those surveyed knew that people with Type 1 Diabetes don't' have to follow a more restrictive diet than the healthy diet that is recommended for the general population. (Side note: Thanks to Le Ann's blog for these facts!)
This article hit very close to home as I have three young children with Type 1 Diabetes. They were diagnosed at 8 months, 2 years and 5 years old. All three boys are on insulin pumps and endure many comments in the community in regards to their condition. We want the world to know that no, they will not grow out of this disease. No, a new diet and exercise routine will not reverse their diabetes or make it more manageable. My children can eat what any other healthy child can eat, and that includes an occasional cookie, cupcake or ice cream cone. They each prick their fingers 10 times a day to keep their blood sugars in check. I wake up at least once every night to check their blood sugars, as diabetes never sleeps. Stress, illness, excitement, exercise and food ALL can fluctuate their blood sugars. They insert a new pump line every 2 days. It is a heartbreaking process that is part of life with diabetes. Low blood sugars cause comas, seizures, headaches, and stomach aches…high blood sugars cause flu like symptoms and extreme thirst. Complications from high blood sugars are one of the few things Type 1 Diabetics have in common with Type 2 Diabetics.
My heart also goes out to those with Type 2 diabetes. My mother and father in law suffer from this disease and it is also, very misunderstood. They lead a very restrictive lives, and it is a very complicated disease to control. I believe Type 2's do not get the education and care that they need and deserve. I once was in line at the pharmacy behind a woman getting pills for the first time after just being diagnosed with Type 2. The pharmacist asked how often she will be checking her blood sugar. The woman replied, she didn't know what that meant, and did not have a monitor to check it. How could a doctor prescribe pills and not give someone a blood sugar monitor? The pharmacist ended up giving her the pills without a monitor. I cannot stress how dangerous this was.
Both Type 1 and Type 2 have a long way to go before the population fully understands the ramifications of both diseases. We hope that World Diabetes Day will help educate, but it will only do so if those reporting have a good grasp on both Types of Diabetes.
I don't know, after reading it again it doesn't do my thoughts justice...but I sent it out to the writer of the article AND the editor. It feels good to say my peace and now I will, hopefully, be able to let it go.
On a brighter and more exciting note...I just found out that they will be lighting the San Francisco Ferry Building in blue on November 14! There will be a ceremony and all are asked to show their blue colors by painting their face blue and putting blue celephane over flashlights. Can I even tell you how excited I am to wear our shirts! I am so excited to go I am honestly bursting!
Yay World Diabetes Day!!!!! Yay for people who get it!!!!! Yay for educating those who dont!!!!
Update: I just got this email...
Hi Meri,
I appreciate the e-mail. Yes, I should have made a distinction between Type
1 and Type 2. I appreciate you pointing this out, and will make the
distinction clear in future articles..
Dan Johnson
*So do I leave it at that, or kindly ask that they put a correction in the paper? *
Monday, November 2, 2009
Goodbye Halloween
L was Luigi. I had no choice. He and his friend decided one day that they would be Mario and Luigi and that was that. I know, you would think I would have more control over my kids…but I'm a sucker.
B was a Knight. Underneath, is his king costume from a couple years ago, repurposed. And on top is what my mother in law brought back from Germany. J wore this costume two years ago. Score! I didn't have to buy anything!
J was the cowboy riding a horse. M wore this three years ago. We dug it out of our costume box, and what do ya know…it still worked. Double score! Another costume I didn't have to buy!
M didn't dress up this year. TRIPLE BONUS! Well, he wore a skeleton shirt I got at Kohls for 5 bucks. (Man, I sound really cheap right now. Probably because I am…when it comes to Halloween.)
After the whirlwind of school parties and parades, we went to our church party Friday night, where the boys got TONS of candy. That night two were high, one was right on target. The next day we had wonderful sugars, until Halloween night…J was in the 300's all night…B and L did really well. I tried not to let it bother me yesterday. I told them pick out 20 of their favorite pieces and we'll give the rest away to the homeless shelter.
And then it hit me…
The boy's next Endo appointments are on November 11th. Veterans Day.
At the appointment they will download their blood sugar numbers for the past two weeks. That will include Halloween and the gazillion of parties that went along with it. Very sucky.
I know, I know…they will understand…but it is still sucky.
I survived…barely. There were some very sweet moments in there, and I am thankful that it was such a fun experience all around for them…but there was no a-ha moment that changed my mind about the holiday.
Saddest Moment: All four boys spent TWO hours trading their Halloween candy to each other. Bartering for their favorite pieces. They sat in a circle and took the whole process very seriously. I came in and said, "You know all that candy you are trading for is going to go." They all looked at me perplexed. "Mom," B said…"we are having fun…we know we don't get to keep it all." L said, "Ya mama, it's just fun to pretend!" Yup…I'm a loser.
Funniest Moment: J's costume was such a big hit that he got THREE times the candy as the rest of the kids. They would give B and L one or two pieces, and then J would get a handful at almost every house. I asked him after one house…"What J…you didn't say 'no thank you, I'm diabetic' and hand it back to them?" (Said sarcastically of course.) And J said, "I may be Diabetic mom, but I'm not stupid. This costume ROCKS!"
Good Mom Moment: I let them carve their pumpkins themselves. (EVEN B and L used those special knives and carved them by themselves.) I didn't help AT ALL. I didn't give suggestions, I let them carve on the ugly side of the pumpkin, I didn't even wince when J gave his a uni-brow. If you knew me 10 years ago you would be impressed. I used to want everything to be nice. I'm totally over it. (I even let them pick out ugly pumpkins at the pumpkin patch!:)
(Side note: We carved pumpkins and went trick or treating at my in laws, those background decorations aren't my doing.)
So now that Halloween is over we can all concentrate on more important things...like Christmas!!!!
I LOVE CHRISTMAS…and that is written with no sarcasm what so ever! I love buying presents, I love the decorations, I love the feeling of that time of year! YAY CHRISTMAS!!!!
SEE! I'm not such a scrooge after all! It's just Halloween is stupid, that's all.


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Get More Value from Blogging, part II: The Compounding Value of an Archive
Posted: - Modified: | blogging, tips, web2.0, writingPaul Gillin invited me to do a tweetchat on the professional and personal value of blogging on March 3, 2011 (2pm-3pm EST, #infoboom). When I brainstormed some of the things I'd like to talk about, I ended up with a big list: not just the value I get from blogging, but also tips for how you can build that too. I hope you enjoy this blog series!
Update: Added quote from Donald Knuth, thanks to Mohamed!
The value of blogging: Part II: Archive
Blogging provides value immediately and in the long run. Blog posts are saved in a chronological archive that can be browsed, searched, and organized into categories. The more you write, the more valuable this archive becomes.
1. Search
But men are men; the best sometimes forget.
What did I ever do before writing? I'm not sure, but it probably involved reinventing the wheel again and again. My blog archive saves me time that I would've wasted re-solving problems. I can't tell you how many times I've searched my blog for notes. I've even come across answers to things I'd completely forgotten solving.
It's not a perfect system, but it's better than nothing. Sometimes I don't remember the words I used. I have a sneaky suspicion that Google might not have indexed all of my blog's pages, too. But I can usually turn up what I'm looking for, and that's good enough to keep me writing.
- Whenever you solve problems that took you a lot of time to figure out, spend a few extra minutes to write up your notes.
- When writing, think about whatever keywords you think you might use when searching. Use as many of them as you can, either including them in the text or using them as categories/tags for your post. That increases your chances of finding information again.
2. Review
What is past is prologue.
Where did all that time go? If you've ever asked yourself that question or struggled to fill in the boxes during annual performance reviews, you might find a blog useful.
I use my blog for weekly, monthly, and yearly reviews. My archived notes make it easy to remember what I was working on and what I achieved. As a result, annual reviews are more fun than painful. This helps set a rhythm for my life, too.
Regular reviews keep me on track. I can review my plans and see how I'm doing, or change them if my priorities have shifted. I can tell when I've been procrastinating something for a while (it shows up on multiple reviews!) and I can think about whether or not I really want to do it.
- Build a habit of weekly reviews, then include monthly and yearly reviews as you get the hang of it.
- Use your review time to reflect on your past and plan your future.
3. Growth
Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.
Benjamin Franklin
Writing about my decisions helps me review them later. For example, I wrote about limiting my blog posts to one a day. A year later, I revisited that decision to see if it still made sense for me. I've got notes about what I want to do with IBM and some of the reasons why I love my husband, and I add to those regularly. Being able to read through my blog archive makes it easier to remember the reasons for my decisions and to detect when things are changing.
Written accounts allow me to compare my past selves with the present. How have I improved my skills? How have I changed my mind? What have I lost and what have I gained? I can trace my stick-figure skills from my first such presentation in 2008 to my most-recent presentation through the evolution of my sketches. (I've gotten better at drawing quickly, but I don't draw with many colours as I used to.)
- Write down your reasons for a decision. Set a reminder to review your decision and see if it's worthwhile.
- Write about your feelings and experiences to help you revisit them.
4. Overview
The very act of communicating one's work clearly to other people will improve the work itself.
Donald Knuth
How do you know what you know? If you were to make a list of things you could teach other people, you'd probably be able to quickly list some recent items, but you might forget to mention things you learned several years ago. Blog archives can help you remember what you know so that you can build on it, combine it with other ideas, or share it with other people.
My archive helps me get a sense of what I know about a topic and how to organize that logically. I can see the gaps that I need to learn and document. As I revise, I improve my understanding.
By looking at what I tend to write about, I can get a sense of where I pay attention and how that attention changes over time. I can also use my archive to slowly build resources for summary posts with links to details.
- Use categories to organize your posts so that you can view them by topic.
- Review your posts by category to see if you can write a better summary.
- Plan what you want to learn, write about the details, and then review your archives for the overview.
4. Value
A good blog archive's value goes beyond the value of its individual posts. When people come to your blog because of a search result or a referral, they can explore your archives to learn more about the topics they're interested in and about you as a person. This is the compounding value
- Make it easy for people to discover related posts. Use a plugin that lists similar posts, or include links to relevant posts when you write. Encourage people to use categories to browse your archive.
- Keep writing, even if it's one tip at a time. Over the years, your archive can become a valuable resource.
5. Rediscovery
I've written enough that I don't remember what I've written, and I enjoy rediscovering myself. It's weird, isn't it, getting to know yourself like that. I enjoy flipping through my past posts and hearing my past self. She's very much like me: perhaps a bit deeper into open source (time and the ability to freely participate), less confident in the kitchen, but cheery and reflective all the same. I don't flip through my archive frequently, but it's fun to bump into my old self through random posts or "On this Day" posts.
- Write. Yes, even about the everyday things, the little memories. You never know what might make you smile in the future.
- When you have more posts, try plugins like Random Posts or On This Day to help you bump into older posts.
- Consider printing out a paper copy of your posts for easier flipping through. I do this every year.