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For the past few days, I have been trying to search what happens in canonical interviews just to prepare myself for ours. I found about three useful websites and that's it. No more, no less. That's why today, I'll be sharing our own.
Honestly, I shouldn't even be blogging about my wedding right now because I have hundreds and hundreds of beauty products waiting to be reviewed. I'm not kidding. The list is now at 200. But hey, I need to jot this down now because with the type of memory I have, this will all be forgotten in a week.
Anyway, our church of choice is St. Benedict in Ayala Westgrove Heights in Silang, Cavite. I swear they have one of the nicest and most helpful contact persons ever. I emailed months ago for interview and pre-cana seminar dates and ate Irene was very responsive and immediately scheduled us for August 5, 12 and 19. She said that we needed to be interviewed first by the parish priest before we can attend pre-cana seminars. Oddly enough, this isn't the case for every church. Some prefer pre-cana seminars first before canonical interviews.
Anyway, our church of choice is St. Benedict in Ayala Westgrove Heights in Silang, Cavite. I swear they have one of the nicest and most helpful contact persons ever. I emailed months ago for interview and pre-cana seminar dates and ate Irene was very responsive and immediately scheduled us for August 5, 12 and 19. She said that we needed to be interviewed first by the parish priest before we can attend pre-cana seminars. Oddly enough, this isn't the case for every church. Some prefer pre-cana seminars first before canonical interviews.
Anyway, here's what happened...
We were scheduled for 9 a.m. and we arrived around 8:45 a.m. Since the office was still closed, we just decided to kill time by counting the rows for our florist, Amelia Blossoms, and tried to imagine how our P/V will utilize the space without getting banned in the church. Lol. They're pretty strict but I'm all up for the rules.
Anyway, the office opened around 9:10 and immediately, ate Irene and ate Chie gave us questionnaires for the canonical interview. This was an exam guys! An essay-kind! I hate essays. I hate trying to explain stuff and expounding on things which is weird -- because you know, I blog... and I guess that's why my blog was noted for being straight to the point -- BUT ANYWAY, there was an exam! Haha. My fiance joked about how the questions were harder than his board exam. I begged to differ since I was kinda prepared. I researched! Remember? Special thanks to my fellow Wawies for answering my queries online .
It's a whole jumble about ourselves and the marriage that we're expecting. There was a when and how did we meet? What were the qualities that attracted you to your fiance? What are you expecting from a marriage? What are your apprehensions about marriage? How do you feel about secrets, past relationships, debts, etc.? Why did you decide to get married in a church?
It's really a whole mix of things and I decided to answer in bullet points. Also, I'm not an affectionate person. I have difficulty expressing my feelings whether it be by action or by words. I thought I was prepared, but somehow, Father always caught me off guard.
Now that we finished answering the questionnaire, we then went inside a small office where the words one-on-one meeting was given a whole new meaning. It was a small little square room with three chairs -- obviously one chair facing two, where my fiance and I would be sitting, and a table in the middle with a box of tissues. I jokingly said "So do people cry here? Because there's a box of tissues in the table" something I shouldn't have said because yes, I did cry during the interview.
After a few minutes, the parish priest finally came into the room. He was nice, a little funny, but you can still feel the strictness and authority from him. We were glad to know that we had one thing in common which was we all studied at University of Santo Tomas. We had some small talk about the car park, how the heck it's been commercialized and how restaurants have been piling up around Dapitan. I felt like Father was almost the same age as my sisters because they both talked about the small canteen at the back of the main building.
Anyway, Father explained to us the documents we needed and the timelines. Along with that, he also made sure that our wedding suppliers weren't banned from St. Benedict. He asked about my dress and how it shouldn't be revealing, backless, high slits etc. I couldn't fully explain it yet because my first fitting is on October and I don't have any idea how my gown looks like right now... but it also gave me the notion that I should get tubes for the infinity dresses that my bridesmaids are going to wear. I can't let them run around the church backless as Father quietly implied. He also asked if we had a choir and how it wasn't necessary as there were only two or three songs needed to be sung. He asked how much we already spent and that we shouldn't bother hiring a choir anymore to at least save us a couple thousands. Aside from that, he told us what were the grounds for an invalid marriage such as being blood related, shot-gun weddings where grave threat was put on one of us, and full consent since we're of the right age.
So, how did our interview take two hours?
Father asked us how our relationship started. So we had to day dream and think all the way back to 2010 and how we met. Apparently, my fiance had a "love at first sight" thing for me mentioning how he felt something different and that he wanted to know all about me. BUT you can't just tell Father that it was love at first sight. Father was very specific on follow-up questions like how did you feel, what was it like, describe it more... like how am I even supposed to describe a feeling like that? I swear the explaining part is probably the most difficult. It's like explaining how magic feels, how love feels.
He then went on to ask about how I felt about my fiance during that time. I honestly told Father that I already knew that he had a crush on me. I mean, imagine college and some random guy gets introduced to you. The intention is already there. Father asked me if there was an attraction during that time etc., and I was like nope, Father, there's really none. Had I known that Father was looking for how that love-spark came about, I would've changed my answers. Lol. Kidding. I'm happy with how our interview went.
Anyway, going back, Father then asked like how did I have a "this is it" moment or how I fell for him. I told him when I introduced him to my sisters during 2010 is when I knew that something was different. Ooops, wait, Father asks again, how did I know that something was different and why would I introduce him to my sisters. So of course, we had to go to a side story of how I was doing a project for our Theology class -- because you know, UST -- and it was about marriage and how we were supposed to interview a married couple et cetera, et cetera -- Gosh, Father really wanted it in chronological order. Sigh. I should have been more prepared as my memory is rusty as heck.
He then asked if we ever broke up and why. I answered with tears because the reason that we broke up was that after six years of being together, I felt like he really wasn't ready for marriage. I was obviously eager for it because I had sick parents and I wanted them to be part of my day. There were times where I felt like I was actually begging my fiance to get married since I already knew that my mom wasn't going to be here for another two years. I don't know... I just felt like there was a clock ticking and that I wouldn't make it in time. It was also a little heartbreaking whenever my bed-ridden mom would mention that I'm getting married soon... which of course, wasn't true at that time. No proposal nor plans were made or even thought of during that time. So, there... I broke up with him.
Father asked how long our breakup was... we estimated it was about a month. He then asked what my fiance was feeling during that time. He answered like there was something missing in his life that a month was long enough to reflect on the things he wanted in life et cetera et cetera. Hmmm... I wonder why Father didn't bother to ask me. I guess my answer didn't matter anyway as I was just too busy with over time and work during that time.
It was also during the span of our breakup that my mom passed. We were still "civil" with each other and having petty talks, so he was still the first person I told. I still also remember what he said when I told him the news of my mom passing... he answered "sige, punta na ko jan." It was a nice gesture to hear, but I stopped him from going as he was all the way at work in Bataan and I was in Laguna. The next day, he was at the wake.
If it wasn't for my mom passing, I don't know if we would ever get back together. Like would we be able to really reflect if we didn't break up? Would we know that something was missing in our lives? Was that the realizations that Father wants to hear? Like something wasn't complete when we lost each other for that time?
Father was very specific with the dates. From the months to the years. He wanted our story to be told in chronological order and he kept pinpointing where did love start. Where did our love bloom? How did our love grow? How do you know that you love this person? What does love feel? Those were some of the questions he threw at us which was pretty hard to answer from a non-affectionate person like me.
I think he was really, really testing if love was present and if our love can still grow. There was an instance where he mentioned like after seven years of being together, do you think your love has grown? How? I swear he really did ask that question. Aside from finding a needle -- which is love -- in our haystack of seven years, there were questions basing off from our parents as role models like what were the attributes that we would want to have, what can we contribute to the world and to our own family? It's probably the most abstract morning I had this 2017. It was more difficult than a job interview and I can't move on from that day. Haha.
In the end, I think we passed? I think Father signed the paper... so, that's a good sign right? Haha! Did he really see how there was "love" between me and my fiance? I really hope so. Because there are couples who fail and they are endorsed to another priest and would have to go through the whole interview process again. I'm glad we passed even though I'm not the most expressive person and my answers were horrible. I'm glad that Father saw a little spark between my fiance and I.
It was quarter to 12 when we went back to the parish office to settle some papers and I can't believe the interview took about two hours. I was a little hungry, so off to Peri Peri Solenad we go.
Six months to go until #MajRegRoadToMarriage! Pre-cana seminars happening next week!


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This second article of a three part series by Lisa Shobhana Mason will give you great tips for writing and sending your first pen pal letter. You can read her first post, The Art of the Handwritten Letter, to get information on finding a pen pal.
Letter Safety
Many pen pal matching sources are free, while others may charge a small membership fee. They are usually run by letter loving individuals who want to share their passion with the world. In either case, these resources are not in a position to run background checks on potential pen pals. I've corresponded with dozens of people and have yet to have anyone show up on my doorstep without invitation. These days a lot of personal information, including your address, can often be found on the Internet. However, if you have safety or privacy concerns around corresponding with a stranger there are a few precautions that you can take.
- Rent a post office box- For a small fee, you can keep your home address private and you can support our financially challenged USPS. Contact the post office nearest you for rates and details.
- Use a nickname or alias, but before you do, check with your postal carrier to be sure that you will receive delivery of mail addressed to that name. This is more likely to be an issue if you live in an apartment rather than a house.
- If you are under 18, you should check with a parent or legal guardian before joining a pen pal service or posting personal information on the internet.
Getting Started with Your First Letter
Your first letter to your pen pal should be more like a preview of coming attractions rather than revealing the entire story of your life. Introduce yourself with a few basic details. Always keep in mind that you should save some information for future letters. A little mystery goes a long way toward keeping up an interesting correspondence. For example, in your introductory letter you might reveal that you live with your boyfriend and in subsequent letters you might tell the story of how you met or reveal a funny story from your courtship. Revealing the whole story all at once can not only be overwhelming for the reader, but it leaves you less to write about in the future.
Ask questions! Remember that you're not writing a monologue! You're participating in a dialogue. Including at least two or three questions in every letter keeps the dialogue going and lets your pen pal know that you're really interested in getting to know them and learning more about his or her life.
Identifying Your Inner Letter Writer
I find that a really great letter writer usually falls into one of the following categories:
- The Adventurer– You are someone who travels frequently or you're very involved with community activities. You write about your travels. You describe that local customs and cuisine, and tell your pen pal about the sites that you visited. If your adventures are closer to home, you write about local festivities and their history. Every city or town has its own unique celebrations, observances and local characters. You know that what may be commonplace to you, could be completely new and interesting to the person that you're writing to.
- The Researcher– You're an avid reader and really you're into a particular topic, author or genre of literature. You write about what you've read, what you've learned, and why you're so fascinated by this topic. If your pen pal shares your interests then you completely geek out over your favorite things. If your passion is something that is new to your pal, your enthusiasm may inspire him or her to want to know more about the subject at hand. The Researcher also includes film buffs and music enthusiasts.
- The Chatty Cathy– You're a BFF who shares the details of your daily life, like what you made for dinner last night and the pros and cons of your latest date. You like to ask your pal for advice and suggestions and you ask a lot of questions about his or her daily activities. You are comfortable discussing just about anything and you are easy to get to know.
- The Mail Artist– Writing a long a detailed letter is not necessarily your thing. You're more into creating a beautiful piece of mail art using items like rubber stamps, washi tape and bits of ephemera. From creating your own stationary to adorning an envelope to choosing which stamps to use, your love of the letter is more about craft than content. You are best suited to corresponding to someone who is equally crafty. You can exchange mini works of art, as well as sharing crafty tips, techniques and sources.
My next and final article will feature a profile of one of my favorite mail artists. She will share how she became interested in mail art and will show us some of her favorite works. Until then, happy corresponding!
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"Fashion is the ultimate expression of self."
Surprisingly, my blog's namesake Coco did not say this one. Actually, it was D.C.'s very own fashion queen (and my friend) Elaine Mensah, owner of SVELTE LLC, founder of Fashion BS, and one of the creators of Put on the Gloves.
Elaine continued to say, "What better way to celebrate Capital Queer Prom and the Trevor Project, but with the most fashion-forward formal attire and accessories."
The first-ever Put On The Gloves Fashion Show took place at the fabulous (and fashionable itself) Town Danceboutique.
A wonderful team of talent helped Elaine produce the party, including Eboné Bell, Daniel Townsend, Ashley Arias, Tedd Davis, and Vanessa Reed. Each was dedicated to the noteworthy goals of the Trevor Project and Capital Queer Prom. Globetrotting Fox 5 anchor Will Thomas and WPGC personality Anji Corley did a terrific job of both hosting the show and entertaining the standing-room only crowd.
With beats bouncing by DJ Natty Boom, the crowd went wild for special guests, Grammy Award-Winning Vocalist Mya (Harrison) and Real Housewives of D.C. star Catherine "Cat" Ommanney.
Native Washingtonian Mya, and her handsome dancing dude duo, treated the guests to her powerful new single "Love is the Answer" and surprised us with a favorite classic "Superstar."
Unfortunately, a favorite stylist of mine, Phillip Bloch (I remember watching him on the Look for Less as a mini-fashionista), was snowbound and therefore unable to join in on the night's fun.
Nevertheless, all the models, stars, and hosts got super primped and primed by the talented sponsors James Cornwell Styling and Make Up For Ever. (Boy, was I jealous!)
Congrats to the host committee (all listed below) who provided everyone with fabulous night for a fabulous cause.
Every single penny of the evening's proceeds went to fight for the freedom of LGBT youth so they can express themselves without fear through fashion and enjoy one of American's most beloved social traditions: prom night.
Be sure to also keep your eyes out for the newest "starlets" of the now booming Washington reality show, the Drag Queens of D.C., featuring Shi-Queeta Lee. Lee joined the professional models and as they strutted their "stuff" both on and off the runway.
Thanks again to the entire host committee for helping bullied youth Put on the Gloves: Jeanie Adkins, Ashley Arias, Daniel Arrieta, Andrew Barnett, Ebs Burnough, Michael Clements, Tim Coburn, Sheena Cole, Ellen Coppley, James Cornwell, Ruthi David, Michael Dumlao, Cyndy Esty, Dan Ezell, Maggy Francois, Angell Garrigan, Sonya Gavankar, Lisa Jones, Yusef Khatib, Aba Kwawu, Jaana Moilanen, Sean Patrick Nohelty, Vanessa Reed, Kristina Roman, Kelly Schofield, Daniel Scully, Joan Sherman, Ginny Sullivan, Catherine Sumner, Lisa Marie Thalhammer, Daniel Townsend, Liz Tutwiler, Eboné Bell, Daniel Townsend, Tedd Davis, and Elaine Mensah.


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The State of Utah 2016 Legislative session is considering two medicinal cannabis bills:
Bill SB0073 - To allow the use of the whole cannabis plant
Bill SB0089 (S01) - To allow the use of a single cannabinoid extract Cannabidiol (CBD)
Many of my patients, family, and friends have asked me about which of these two bills I support. My answer to everyone is the same at this time — I do not discuss my support for either bill. Due to my unique qualifications as an American Board of Anesthesiology board-certified Anesthesiologist and board-certified Pain Management Physician, I offer only data regarding this topic. It is presently in the hands of the Utah legislators to make the decision — I remain neutral in my support of these bills to better serve as a resource for those who need more information from the standpoint of a medical expert. I will express my opinions in November when I cast a ballot.
I encourage all people to become more informed on any topic that interests them. I have posted educational links below.
I have been asked by many people what was on the slides handed to the Senators at the February 4, 2016 senate sub-committee meeting. Because I have received so many of thee requests, I have posted the slides below.
Slide show presented to the Utah Senate Sub-Committee on February 4, 2016 during SB73 hearing:
Much of the summarized information regarding the known receptor binding properties of the compounds in cannabis is found in this journal article, which summarizes a great deal of research:
Many people have pointed out that the United States does not have guidelines on how to prescribe medicinal cannabis. Many of our current medical treatment guidelines use the infrastructure of other nations' guidelines as a framework to build our own. I found this article to be useful in helping others understand how it is being used outside of the United States:
I have also found this data pool useful in keeping up-to-date on current research regarding medicinal cannabis.
"The purpose of the Center is to coordinate rigorous scientific studies to assess the safety and efficacy of cannabis and cannabis compounds for treating medical conditions. The CMCR is the result of Senate Bills SB 847 (Vasconcellos, 1999) and SB 295 (2003), passed by the State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Gray Davis. The legislation enabled a program overseeing objective, high quality medical research that will enhance understanding of the efficacy and adverse effects of marijuana as a pharmacological agent." - CMCR
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The Come Away With Me star recently welcomed a little one into the world, according to E! News, but the name and sex of the child have yet to be revealed.
Norah previously kept mum about her first child, a son, when she first gave birth in February, 2014. Although she has remained silent about her private life, she has shared a number of photos and videos of her kid on social media, but has never showed her son's full face.
The father of her two kids is her longtime partner, a musician who she has refrained from naming in interviews.
Norah, the daughter of Indian music legend Ravi Shankar, has a busy second half of 2016 lined up - in addition to caring for her newborn, she recently announced a European tour, which will kick off in November (16).


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Educational series from SisterLove, Merck shows 'everyone has a story'
ATLANTA — Atlanta-based reproductive and sexual health organization SisterLove and drug maker Merck have collaborated to create a mini-documentary and educational HIV/AIDS treatment and care resource.
"Everyone Has a Story," launched last March, is an educational capacity and skills-building initiative for healthcare professionals and HIV-positive women. EHAS uses video-based storytelling to empower individuals to address stigma, navigate disclosure, build strong relationships with providers and live healthier lives. EHAS includes a DVD with five topical vignettes, workshop materials (preparation and facilitator's guide, slide deck, group activity worksheets) and a treatment adherence journal.
To learn more about the program and HIV, view the EHAS videos here.
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Senate designates October as National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution naming October as National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month. The resolution was sponsored by Sens. Diane Feinstein, D.-Calif., and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and urges communities to carry out programs and activities to educate parents and youth of the potential dangers associated with medicine abuse.
"While over-the-counter and prescription medicines are safe and necessary when used properly, too many teens are abusing these drugs to get high," stated Gen. Arthur Dean, chairman and CEO of the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America. "That's why we commend the U.S. Senate for passing this important resolution."
Over the course of October, CADCA coalitions across the United States will be holding events to educate their communities about the dangers of medicine abuse and to discuss solutions to the problem. "These grassroots efforts can spur a nationwide dialogue about prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse in communities and among families across the country," Dean said.
CADCA is a partner of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association's StopMedicineAbuse campaign to increase parental awareness of teen abuse of OTC cough medicines containing dextromethorphan. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse's 2011 Monitoring the Future Survey, approximately 5% of teens have abused these medicines — sometimes as much as 25 times the recommended dose — to get high.
"Over-the-counter cough medicine abuse is a behavior that often goes undetected by parents," CHPA president and CEO Scott Melville said. "The mission of our StopMedicineAbuse campaign is to educate parents about this issue and to encourage them to talk to their teens and to safeguard their medicines. We thank the Senate for bringing medicine abuse to the national forefront so that we can all work together to raise awareness."
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Former P&G exec joins Orabrush board of directors
PROVO, Utah — Tongue cleaner manufacturer Orabrush has added Shekhar Mitra, former Procter & Gamble SVP global prestige and beauty and corporate innovation, to its board of directors.
Under his leadership, P&G saw the creation and development of a number of successful consumer products, such as Crest Whitestrips, Crest ProHealth, Aleve Analgesic, Prilosec, and Old Spice Clinical Strength, among others. To date, Mitra has been awarded more than 50 patents and was part of P&G's Global Leadership Council as well as its Top New Business Innovation Team where he was charged with creating renewed innovation strategies and a pipeline of ideas for new business development.
"It is difficult to find a company whose team has the right combination of genuine passion and innovative ideas for the new digital world, but I feel like I definitely have found that with Orabrush," Mitra said. "This team is poised to change the way that brands market and advertise online, and I am honored and excited to help them find new ways to build on the incredibly strong foundation they have already laid."
Initially, difficulties in reaching its consumer base and selling its patented tongue cleaner through traditional marketing channels prompted Orabrush to develop its inventive "reverse marketing model," which has helped the company cultivate an online fan base through the use of YouTube videos. After nearly three years, the company has amassed more than 48 million channel views and is ranked as the one of the top subscribed sponsor channels on YouTube — just behind brands like Apple and Old Spice. Orabrush has transformed its online support into worldwide distribution at more than 30,000 retail locations.
"Moving forward, I see Orabrush continuing to reinvent the way that brands reach and engage with consumers, and we are working to create an infrastructure that can support that growth and expansion of our model," Orabursh CEO Jeff Davis said. "Shekar has made a name for himself as an innovation strategist and creative organization leader. He has a proven track record of enabling breakthrough category creating innovations. Our team will benefit greatly from his wealth of knowledge and breadth of experience, and we are all thrilled to have the opportunity to work with him."


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NAPLES, FL (Dec. 19, 2013) – U.S. Antique Shows, the world's largest producer of indoor antique shows, recently announced their latest partnership agreement with the Rapaport Group. The Rapaport Group is an international network of companies providing added value services that support the development of free, fair, transparent, efficient, competitive and ethical diamond markets.
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Rapaport's jewelry trading platform and brokerage services provide an efficient platform for companies to trade jewelry, granting buyers access to jewelry from around the U.S. and providing suppliers with the ability to sell jewelry to a large buyer base. The Rapaport Group will be selling a large assortment of closeout, estate and signed jewelry at The Original Miami Beach Antique Show in January.
"The Rapaport Group is very happy to be sponsoring the antique shows in 2014 and supporting the vital role they play in the diamond and jewelry trade. We look forward to working together and assisting the industry to trade estate and antique jewelry in the most efficient and effective manner," said Director of Global Trading Ezi Rapaport.
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Beneath towering Pacific clouds a rolling surf laps the shore of southwestern Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, wetting the toes of a pristine primordial jungle. From this white sand and rock-strewn shoreline to the cloud-brushed peaks on the eastern horizon stands the tallest rainforest in all of Central America. This is Corcovado National Park — protecting 41,788 hectares (103,216) acres of fresh water lagoons and swamps to cloud forest.
Constrained within this tropical wilderness is an immense biodiversity. Braced by impressive wall-like buttresses fanning outward across a darkly shaded forest floor, centuries old rainforest giants stretch skyward upon massive trunks, wrapped in woody vines and leafy climbers. In the lowlands stands of giant cashew trees impart a cathedral-like magnificence.
While the lowlands of Corcovado provide excellent opportunity to view rainforest inhabitants, one will only see the smallest percentage of what is so evident audibly. Thus it is often through the continuous symphony of sounds so characteristic of rainforest that the diversity and sheer numbers of animals are best revealed. This continuum of vocalizations and utterances from the dark greens of magnificent forest embodies the very essence of rainforest experience.


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watch Army Wives series, season & episode of Army Wives TV Show
Army Wives
About a woman who marries a soldier and moves her family onto an Army base, where she becomes friends with other women whose husbands are in the military. Casts are Wendy Davis, Brian McNamara, Terry Serpico, Kelli Williams, Catherine Bell, Alyssa Diaz, Joseph Julian Soria, Sterling K. Brown, Torrey DeVitto, Ashanti, Elle McLemore, Jesse McCartney, Sally Pressman, Drew Fuller, Kim Delaney, Brooke Shields, Katelyn Pippy, Brigid Brannagh.
Status: Ended
Released Date: June 3, 2007
Genre: Drama
Network: Lifetime (MyLifetime, IMDb)
Latest episode: Army Wives Season 7 Episode 13 – All or Nothing
Season: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, All Episodes
Army Wives Series Details
List of Army Wives episodes
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Season 7
- S7Ep13: All or Nothing 6/9/2013
Holly reaches out for help when Tim goes missing; Denise catches Michael in a compromising position; Latasha and Quincy get news about his career; Gloria is pulled between Hec
- S7Ep12: Damaged 6/2/2013
Latasha worries about Quincy's future; Gloria agrees to go on a date with Hector; Denise volunteers for a relief mission; Holly begins to worry about Tim's behavior; Michael a
- S7Ep11: Adjustment Period 5/19/2013
The men return from Afghanistan, but not all come home unscathed. Holly is excited to reunite with Tim but he struggles to readjust to life on the home front. Quincy's injurie
- S7Ep10: Reckoning 5/12/2013
Everyone rejoices when the troops get orders to return to Fort Marshall. Maggie bonds with Caroline after getting her out of a tough situation. Latasha worries about the unexp
- S7Ep9: Blood and Treasure 5/5/2013
The tribe gathers for Claudia Joy's dedication ceremony. Denise gets caught up in an emergency at the hospital. Michael and Kat bond at a non-work function. Patrick reluctantl
- S7Ep8: Jackpot 4/28/2013
Despite their best efforts, the tribe falls short of their fundraising goals for Claudia Joy's garden until Gloria discovers Holly has a hidden talent that could help them. He
- S7Ep7: Brace for Impact 4/21/2013
After an awkward conversation with Jackie, Gloria decides it's for the best if she calls things off wit Patrick. Denise tries to help ease the tension between Gloria and Jacki
- S7Ep6: Losing Battles 4/14/2013
When Denise helps Michael sort through Claudia Joy's clothes for charity, the pain of losing her best friend resurfaces. Eddie's impending deployment prompts Caroline to insis
- S7Ep5: Disarmament 4/7/2013
Gloria meets a new guy at the Hump bar. Jackie's son comes home with some surprising news. Denise and Frank celebrate another anniversary apart. Joan has a disagreement with L
- S7Ep4: Hearth And Home 3/31/2013
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- S7Ep3: Blowback 3/24/2013
News of an explosion in Afghanistan rocks Fort Marshall; Joan is surprised by her new orders; Denise gets more than she bargained for when she agrees to watch David and Sara E
- S7Ep2: From the Ashes 3/17/2013
The tribe tearfully comes together to say good-bye to a loved one. Roxy and Gloria befriend a young Army wife. Roland is offered an amazing opportunity to expand his research
- S7Ep1: From the Ashes 3/10/2013
The seventh season begins with Fort Marshall soldiers and workers mourning the loss of one of their own.
Season 6
- S6Ep23: Onward 9/9/2012
The troops learn they are returning to Afghanistan. News spreads that Fort Marshall will be merging with an Air Force base. Kevin is helped by a medical breakthrough. Charlie
- S6Ep22: Domestic Maneuvers 8/26/2012
Roxy and Trevor plan for the future; Roland's treatment of Marcus causes problems with Joan; Sophie becomes the target of Kevin's frustration; fertility issues leave Charlie a
- S6Ep21: Handicap 8/19/2012
Kevin is forced to return home, and he takes his frustration out on Jackie. Meanwhile, Roland treats Marcus without telling Joan; and Trevor gets new orders.
- S6Ep20: The War at Home 8/12/2012
The tribe deals with consequences from the centennial celebration; Roxy and Trevor take Drew home from the hospital; Denise and Roland suspect that one of David's friends is b
- S6Ep19: Centennial 8/5/2012
Military dignitaries visit Fort Marshall to celebrate its centennial. Meanwhile, Hector and Gloria deal with the repercussions of Penny's return; and Roxy and Trevor worry abo
- S6Ep18: Baby Steps 7/22/2012
Roxy goes into labor, and she and Trevor argue about his military career. Meanwhile, Denise considers becoming a nurse practitioner; and Jackie becomes frustrated with how eas
- S6Ep17: Hello Stranger 7/15/2012
Pamela & Chase invite Roxy and Trevor to meet them in Miami; an arrogant doctor blames Tanya for a patient's near death and Jackie's daughter visits from boarding school f
- S6Ep16: Battle Scars 7/8/2012
Claudia Joy helps retired veterans with their legal problems; Roxy worries about Cody's depression; Trevor urges Hector to see a marriage counselor; Nicole gets upset when Cha
- S6Ep15: Tough Love 7/1/2012
Trevor's buddy Cory arrives at Fort Marshall with his wife to have surgery on his burn injuries; Hector tries to reconcile with Gloria; Jackie gives Claudia Joy lessons at the
- S6Ep14: Fatal Reaction 6/24/2012
Claudia Joy recovers from surgery; David communicates with Marcus behind Roland and Joan's back; Trevor worries that Roxy is taking on too much while pregnant; a beach trip tu
- S6Ep13: General Complications 5/20/2012
Michael is promoted to Corps Commander, and Audrey tells Claudia Joy that she helped get him the promotion and she wants payback. Meanwhile, Frank questions his resolve as a s
- S6Ep12: Blood Relative 5/13/2012
Denise offers Claudia Joy her kidney, but Frank thinks it's too risky. Meanwhile, Roland and Joan meet with Claudia Joy to discuss the legal issues surrounding David's biologi
- S6Ep11: Fallout 5/6/2012
Roland meets a man who claims to be David's biological father; Michael investigates the incident at the African orphanage; Jackie sinks deeper into her prescription-pill addic
- S6Ep10: After Action Report 4/29/2012
Denise worries about Frank when he returns restless from Africa; Jackie is overwhelmed with her Army duties; Roxy and Trevor give financial help to Gloria and Hector; Roland a
- S6Ep9: Non-Combatants 4/22/2012
Nicole negotiates a resolution to the conflict with the militia in Africa, but then she is wounded. Meanwhile, Frank, Trevor and Hector evacuate the last remaining Americans b
- S6Ep8: Casualites 4/15/2012
Tanya and Dr. Hanson try to save the life of a wounded soldier. Meanwhile, Denise and Jackie visit the injured man's family; Roland learns that Charlie is in a relationship; a
- S6Ep7: System Failure 4/8/2012
Claudia Joy experiences medical complications related to her diabetes. Meanwhile, Frank gets involved in a political upheaval in Africa; and Finn
- S6Ep6: Viral 4/1/2012
David is involved in a sports-related accident with a classmate, which leads to controversy. Meanwhile, Claudia Joy's dislike for Jackie damages her relationship with Denise;
- S6Ep5: True Colors 3/25/2012
Roxy is given an opportunity to be more involved in the Army; tension escalates between Claudia Joy and Jackie; Gen. Clarke chastises Joan for not combining the bases quickly
- S6Ep4: Learning Curve 3/18/2012
Claudia Joy is threatened by Denise's friendship with Jackie Clarke and confides in an old friend; Roland is given a unique opportunity at the Youth Activities Center; Roxy ad
- S6Ep3: The Best of Friends 3/11/2012
Trevor has difficulty adjusting to new houseguests; Denise encounters an old friend on the base; Pamela struggles with being so far away from Chase.
- S6Ep2: Perchance to Dream 3/4/2012
Denise fights for her life after a hurricane hits the hospital; Pamela searches for a place to live after her apartment building is destroyed; Joan gets overwhelmed trying to
- S6Ep1: Winds of War 3/4/2012
The sixth season begins with the tribe preparing to leave Fort Marshall, but Roxy isn't prepared to move. Meanwhile, Joan gets the fort ready for a hurricane; and Denise and F
Season 5
- S5Ep13: Farewell to Arms 6/12/2011
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- S5Ep12: Fireflight 6/5/2011
Emmalin and Michael's disagreement about their futures puts Claudia Joy in the middle. Meanwhile, Denise goes back to work, and Trevor thinks about attending Officer Candidate
- S5Ep11: Drop Zone 5/22/2011
Claudia Joy receives news of her Bar results, while Joan and Roland continue their journey into adopting David. The troops of the 23rd Airborne Division prepare for a night pa
- S5Ep10: Battle Buddies 5/15/2011
Pamela and Claudia Joy try to get a homeless vet to tell the whole truth about what happened to her to help her get her life back on track. A hidden truth at the law firm make
- S5Ep9: Countermeasures 5/8/2011
As the 23rd comes home to Fort Marshall, Roxy finds herself in big trouble. With Trevor coming home she hopes to delay news of the truck stop as long as possible. When one of
- S5Ep8: Supporting Arms 5/1/2011
Claudia Joy receives news good news about her tumor. Roxy and Pamela butt heads over Roxy's relationship with Witt. Roland and Joan talk further about whether she should have
- S5Ep7: Strategic Alliances 4/17/2011
Claudia Joy and Chandler try to help an Army wife who is being threatened with deportation. Roxy finds a way to cut costs and move forward with the truck stop. Roland and Joan
- S5Ep6: Walking Wounded 4/10/2011
Claudia Joy copes with memories of Amanda. Roxy considers expanding her business. Pamela and Chase monitor their behavior in front of their kids. Roland doubts his professiona
- S5Ep5: Solider On 4/3/2011
The aftermath of the unexpected loss of Jeremy leads to life-changing decisions for the wives....and Roland. Pamela understands she's still in love with Chase and they decide
- S5Ep4: On Behalf of a Grateful Nation 3/27/2011
The wives support each other as Denise and Frank deal with the loss of their son Jeremy.
- S5Ep3: Movement to Contact 3/20/2011
Claudia Joy begins her first day working as an associate in Professor Chandler's law firm, but the day takes an unexpected turn when he yells at her. Roxy feels that Pamela ma
- S5Ep2: Command Presence 3/13/2011
Pamela makes a decision about her future. At Claudia Joy's law school graduation, Professor Chandler (guest star Harry Hamlin) offers her a part time job working as an associa
- S5Ep1: Line of Departure 3/6/2011
Denise has her hands full with her newborn baby while getting ready to meet her future daughter-in-law. Claudia Joy prepares to send Emmalin off to college. Roxy is having pro
Season 4
- S4Ep18: Forward March 8/22/2010
In the fourth season finale, Denise goes into labor while on the phone with Jeremy; Claudia Joy receives disturbing news as Emmalin prepares for graduation. Pamela reconsiders
- S4Ep17: Murder in Charelston 8/15/2010
Pamela becomes involved in a murder case and is tasked with accompanying an out-of-town detecive (Gabrielle Union) around Charleston. Elsewhere, Michael informs Claudia Joy he
- S4Ep16: Mud, Sweats & Tears 8/8/2010
Dr. Jill Biden (as herself) visits the fort and discusses challenges face by military families with a deployed relative; Denise is caught in the middle when her sisters come t
- S4Ep15: Hearts & Minds 8/1/2010
A very pregnant Denise stresses over Frank and Jeremy's absence; Joan's doctor allows her to spend a day alone with her daughter. Elsewhere, Emmalin prepares a video to submit
- S4Ep14: AWOL 7/25/2010
An AWOL soldier is arrested after missing her deployment, and Grant Chandler (Harry Hamlin) takes on the case. Elsewhere Jeremy falls for a nurse in Afghanistan.
- S4Ep13: Army Strong 7/18/2010
Denise and Frank learn the sex of their baby. Joan has difficulty accepting the fact that she has a traumatic brain injury and is unable to deploy with her unit. Pamela consid
- S4Ep11: Safety's First 6/27/2010
Everyone on post is on high alert as Fort Marshall is on its 99th day without a fatality. Joan finally goes to the doctor and learns what is causing her symptoms. Denise is mo
- S4Ep10: Trial & Error 6/20/2010
An advocacy lawyer whose case against the army puts Claudia Joy and Michael in a place they'd never been before on different sides of the army. Now that Denise is expecting, J
- S4Ep9: New Orders 6/13/2010
Roland plans a trip day trip to Savannah with Joan but when the babysitter backs out last minute Frank volunteers to watch Sarah Elizabeth. Pamela
- S4Ep8: Over and Out 6/6/2010
Joan is very anxious to return home after rebuilding schools in Iraq. She hopes to receive orders allowing her to rejoin the unit she commanded before she was injured. A broke
- S4Ep7: Heavy Losses 5/23/2010
Pamela isn't sure if she should believe Chase about the effort he is willing to put into their relationship in order to make it work. Claudia Joy begins taking steps to finish
- S4Ep6: Evasive Maneuvers 5/16/2010
Marisol Evans moves to Fort Marshall hiding a dangerous secret; rumors of suspected domestic violence began to surface and the army wives hope to underscore the importance of
- S4Ep5: Guns & Roses 5/9/2010
As Claudia Joy as begins preparations for the annual mother's day brunch, Michael gets a visit from his aunt Edie and the reason for the unexpected visit comes as a shock to b
- S4Ep4: Be All You Can Be 5/2/2010
Claudia Joy runs into an old friend while visiting a college campus with Emmalin; Roland prepares for Sara Elizabeth's first birthday; Pamela weighs her options about divorcin
- S4Ep3: Homefront 4/25/2010
Lenore causes big trouble at a breakfast after hearing news that Emmalin was at a party on post where one of the girls was drinking. Terrence Price, now a fugitive, returns su
- S4Ep2: Scars & Stripes 4/18/2010
Roland has to both worry about his daughter and figure out how he can support his wife, who is in Germany recovering from injuries. Denise and Frank still support their son as
- S4Ep1: Collateral Damage 4/11/2010
Frank and Denise cope with the aftermath of the shooting incident, and Roland receives upsetting news about Joan's health. Meanwhile, Pamela takes the kids on a last-minute va
Season 3
- S3Ep18: Fields of Fire 10/11/2009
Michael and Claudia Joy prepare for Michael's promotion ceremony. Pamela reaches a breaking point in her marriage. Roland struggles with his increase in both workload and pare
- S3Ep17: Fire in the Hole 10/4/2009
Roxy, Denise, Pamela and Claudia Joy attend a golf tournament where they are confronted with both fierce opponents and Denise's competitive streak. Roland lands in hot water a
- S3Ep16: Shrapnel and Alibis 9/27/2009
Consumed with guilt over the bombing in Iraq, Jeremy returns home. Joan says an emotional goodbye to Roland and Sarah Elizabeth. Pamela and Chase struggle to get along after s
- S3Ep15: As Time Goes By 9/20/2009
When Roxy and Pamela meet two older army wives, Elise (guest-star Lois Smith) and Virginia (guest-star Barbara Barrier), in a nursing home, they get a glimpse into Fort Marsha
- S3Ep14: Need to Know Basis 9/13/2009
Pamela finally gets the answers she's been seeking about Chase's whereabouts. Denise begins EMT training in an attempt to find a new career in the medical field. Jeremy is inv
- S3Ep13: Duty to Inform 8/30/2009
Michael and Emmalin are puzzled when Claudia Joy informs them that she does not want her friends or anyone on post to find out about her medical condition. Trevor begins his w
- S3Ep12: First Response 8/23/2009
Claudia Joy and Denise get into a car accident on their way to a spa weekend. Routine tests from the accident lead to a shocking diagnosis for Claudia Joy. Finn enjoys his fir
- S3Ep11: Operation: Tango 8/16/2009
Claudia Joy and Denise find themselves serving as companions for the widow of a former senator, Mrs. Jean Calhoun (guest-star Kelly Bishop), who is visiting post for a ground-
- S3Ep10: M.I.A 8/9/2009
Pamela's excitement over Chase's upcoming return home is cut short when she loses her wallet, forcing her to spend the day frantically retracing her steps. Roxy is surprised w
- S3Ep9: Coming Home 8/2/2009
Roxy learns that Finn has been struggling in class and has him tested for a learning disability. Claudia Joy accompanies Haneen back to the Middle East to reunite her with her
- S3Ep8: Post and Prejudice 7/26/2009
Joan and Evan compete against each other in Fort Marshall's annual war games exercise. Haneen's surgery is a success. Frank and Denise continue to work on their relationship.
- S3Ep7: Onward Christian Solider 7/19/2009
Pamela tries to get her son's coach to use the better ways to teach the team sportsmanship. Denise and Frank try to repair their marriage. Joan and Evan are pitted against one
- S3Ep6: Family Readiness 7/12/2009
Pamela, Roxy, and Claudia Joy help Joan get ready for her daughter's christening. Lucky the dog arrives at Fort Marshall, and Trevor takes it in, much to Roxy's chagrin. An Ir
- S3Ep5: Disengagement 7/5/2009
Roxy's hope for a grand reopening of the Hump bar doesn't go off without a hitch. Pamela is offered a coaching position on her son's football team. Joan wants to get her daugh
- S3Ep4: Incoming 6/28/2009
Roland gets a job offer. Claudia Joy tries to help Michael bridge the gap between him and Emmalin.
- S3Ep3: Moving Out 6/21/2009
Claudia Joy house hunts as Emmalin's rebellious ways continue. Pamela is also on the lookout for a new place because her kids no longer want to share a room. Elsewhere, Roland
- S3Ep2: About Face 6/14/2009
Denise tries to learn Frank's fate after his unit runs into trouble in Iraq. She turns to Claudia Joy for help, but her friend is busy reestablishing a home base after decidin
- S3Ep1: Best Laid Plans 6/7/2009
Roxy, Denise, Roland and Pamela offer their support to Claudia Joy and Michael, who are unable to leave for Brussels because of Emmalin's disappearance. Roxy struggles to take
Season 2
- S2Ep19: Duty Calls 11/2/2008
The second season wraps up with the Holdens dealing with big changes. Meanwhile, Pamela wonders about her decision to marry into the Army; Betty's long-lost nephew arrives une
- S2Ep18: Departures, Arrivals 10/26/2008
When Joan returns to work she and Roland realize how much parenthood has changed their lives. Meanwhile, things are looking good for Michael on the job, and Roxy's mother drop
- S2Ep17: All in the Family 10/19/2008
Roxy's mother comes back with a man on her arm; Joan and Roland leave their daughter with Claudia Joy and Michael for a date night; and Pamela works with Roxy at the bar to ke
- S2Ep16: Sacrifices 10/12/2008
A young wife whose husband is blind finds a friend in Denise; Joan and Roland search for a nanny; and Emmalin runs into her pen pal, Logan.
- S2Ep15: Thank You for Letting Me Share 10/5/2008
A new wife arrives on base and her competitive streak puts her at odds with Claudia Joy. Meanwhile, Roland and Joan are happy to have Roland's mother visit until she criticize
- S2Ep14: Payback 9/21/2008
Trevor has a minor accident. Frank and Denise decide to separate so that they can figure out how they can save their marriage. Frank heads back to Iraq. Denise needs to find a
- S2Ep13: Safe Havens 9/14/2008
Pamela becomes concerned when her stalker starts talking to her children. Roxy and Roland have a fight after Roland does something once he learns about Trevor's addiction. Jer
- S2Ep12: Great Expectations 9/7/2008
Claudia's dad Randall drops by her house. Joan has a baby shower coming soon. Pamela may have to deal with a fan that goes too far
- S2Ep11: Mothers & Wives 8/17/2008
Claudia Joy's mother makes an unexpected visit; Roland counsels a lonely teenager whose father was recently killed in Iraq; Roxy panics before taking her GED test.
- S2Ep10: Duplicity 8/10/2008
Joan is restricted to bed rest with pregnancy complications; Trevor is upset when his injury prevents his return to combat; Frank senses a change in Denise when he returns hom
- S2Ep9: Casting Out the Net 8/3/2008
Denise reevaluates her relationship with Getti when she learns Frank is coming home on leave from Iraq; Roxy enrolls in Roland's class to obtain her GED; Pamela befriends a jo
- S2Ep8: Loyalties 7/27/2008
Roland is accused of inappropriate behavior with one of his students; Roxy hires a new waitress and is sued when she fires her for flirting with her husband; Pamela is stunned
- S2Ep7: Uncharted Territory[ 7/20/2008
The sex of Roland and Joan's baby is revealed. Roxy is given the task of rebuilding and reopening the Hump Bar. Pamela has suspicions of Chase's colleagues after a party shows
- S2Ep6: Thicker than Water 7/13/2008
Claudia Joy helps a soldier who is reluctant to deploy to Iraq; gossip spreads that Denise and Getti are having an affair; Betty learns her cancer is spreading and tells Roxy
- S2Ep5: The Hero Returns 7/6/2008
Trevor returns home a hero but is conflicted; Frank, still in Iraq, puts Denise's bike up for sale without her permission because he becomes worried about Denise's newfound in
- S2Ep4: Leaving the Tribe 6/29/2008
Roland is offered a job as a high school counselor after he starts helping Emmalin with her pain and helping some of her friends; Denise makes a new friend after bonding with
- S2Ep3: The Messenger 6/22/2008
Finn develops a crush on Claudia Joy and asks her out on a date; Denise bonds with a wounded soldier named Mac; Chase tells Pamela and their kids that he has to leave on anoth
- S2Ep1: Would You Know My Name 6/8/2008
Following the aftermath of the bombing at the Hump Bar, the wives struggle to put their lives back together. Pamela introduces her listeners to the details of tragedy and copi
Season 1
- S1Ep13: Goodbye Stranger 8/26/2007
Amanda breaks up with Jeremy saying that she needs to think about school and since he is going away soon, it is better for them not to be together. When she gets home, she adm
- S1Ep12: Rules of Engagement 8/19/2007
When Roxy gets assaulted by a drunk at the bar Roland defends her, causing a fight and ends up in jail. Joan bails him out, but he still refuses to return home and work on the
- S1Ep11: Truth and Consequences 8/12/2007
General Grayson and his wife visit the post and Lenore takes the chance to sabotage Claudia Joy even more. The rumors get so bad that Amanda has to even ask Claudia Joy if Mic
- S1Ep10: Dirty Laundry 8/5/2007
Claudia Joy's old friend, Hannah White, returns to the post to attend a memorial for fallen soldiers and her husband is one of the soldiers being honored. Controversy begins t
- S1Ep9: Nobody's Perfect[ 7/29/2007
Joan returns to the army base and surprises Roland with her new found attitude. Roland begins to remorse over his affair with the magazine reporter. Denise argues with Frank o
- S1Ep8: Only the Lonely 7/22/2007
Infatuated with Jeremy, Amanda is upset when her parents, Michael and Claudia Joy, tell her they want her to go on a family vacation to Montana. Frustrated, Amanda reaches out
- S1Ep7: Hail & Farewell 7/15/2007
After a childhood filled with broken promises, Roxy has a hard time trusting that her mother, Marda, is sober. To surprise her daughter, Marda enlists Pamela to help plan a bi
- S1Ep6: Who We Are 7/8/2007
Denise gets a welcome surprise. Claudia Joy and Michael become concerned when they learn of their daughter Amanda's relationship with Jeremy. While playing with the boys, Trev
- S1Ep5: Independence Day 7/1/2007
Roxy learns that Marilyn, Fort Marshall's biggest gossip, is having an affair, but promises to keep Marilyn's secret. At Claudia Joy's annual Independence Day picnic, Pamela i
- S1Ep4: One of Our Own 6/24/2007
In shock over her husband's copter crash, Denise desperately wants to go to Frank, and only Claudia Joy can persuade her that it's best to stay home. Unfortunately, the trauma
- S1Ep3: The Art of Seperation 6/17/2007
Claudia Joy's daughter Amanda gets arrested at a war protest. And Claudia Joy isn't the only mom with problems: Denise has a showdown with Jeremy and lies about his West Point
- S1Ep2: After Birth[ 6/10/2007
When she arrives at the hospital, Pamela learns that the couple who paid her to be a surrogate are out of town and can't pick up the twins right away; Claudia Joy offers to ho
- S1Ep1: A Tribe is Born 6/3/2007
After only a four day courtship, Roxy impetuously decides to marry Pfc. Trevor LeBlanc and moves with her two kids to his Army post. Floundering in her new life as an Army wif


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Robot arms controlled with feet
If you've ever needed an extra pair of hands, researchers in Tokyo, Japan might be able to help. Jane Ross reports.
VIDEO SHOWS: PEOPLE USING METALIMBS ROBOTIC ARMS, SCIENTIST EXPLAINING HOW METALIMBS WORKS, EXCERPTS FROM METALIMBS PROMOTIONAL VIDEO If you've ever felt like you needed an extra pair of hands, researchers in Japan might just have the answer. "MetaLimbs" are a set of wearable robotic arms controlled by sensors attached to the feet. Scientists from the University of Tokyo and Keio University showed off the prototype for their project at an emerging technology showcase in Los Angeles. (SOUNDBITE) (English) YAMEN SARAIJI, PHD STUDENT OF MEDIA DESIGN AT KEIO UNIVERSITY IN TOKYO, JAPAN, SAYING: "We have a set of trackers attached to each foot and it measures the position, orientation as well as the toes' motion. So when the user moves his limb, his feet, the limbs, the robotic limbs will be moving echoing the same motion. Of course we can finely tune so it doesn't have to be one-to-one, it can be nonlinear. Plus, like, he can grip objects by moving his toes." The robotic arm system, which is worn like a backpack, also recreates the sense of touch in the robotic hands using haptic feedback. (SOUNDBITE) (English) YAMEN SARAIJI, PHD STUDENT OF MEDIA DESIGN AT KEIO UNIVERSITY IN TOKYO, JAPAN, SAYING: "If the limbs touch an object, we have a sensor attached to the palm of the hand as well as to the thumb. So when he grabs an object, he can feel the feedback back on his feet." (SOUNDBITE) (English) JISU KIM, SIGGRAPH CONFERENCE ATTENDEE, SAYING: "I think it was great, actually. You could feel the, kind of, sense when you touch with the robot arm and you can feel it on the foot too. So it was quite a great experience." The MetaLimbs technology is still in the proof-of-concept phase, but researchers hope it won't be too long before you can get your hands on an extra set of arms.