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Sunday, 9 February 2014
Oops, we cheated and bought a rug. I just have a real thing for kind of ugly South American rugs.
Plus it was from Sam & Naomi's garage sale, so money in good hands, I think.
$10 isn't exactly a big deal, but this week I have seriously hit a rut with this no spending thing.
We got burger fuel one night when we still hadn't had a chance to do dinner at 9.30pm. I was tempted to buy a lotto ticket ! (but didn't) & when I lost my cellphone a couple of days ago, I tried to convince myself that buying an iPhone off my friend was essential.
I think it will take time to change my attitude towards consuming. I have a lifetime of flippant spending habits to undo.
We're also starting to work out what is realistic & what isn't. I've managed to bend the rules to allow a maximum of $10 a week on gardening supplies. Seeds, seedlings, sheep pellets, mulch & bamboo stakes are a huge part of my life, haha. I think if it has a return, then it's worth the small output.
However, the rules are that I can only spend the money if it's really necessary, & I have to ask around first to see if there are any spares floating around going unused in our community of friends & family.
Baby steps.
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We don't often use this space to write about sports, but the juxtaposition of Major League Baseball's latest performance enhancing substance scandal against the awe-inspiring performance of the youngsters competing in this year's Little League World Series is simply too glaring to ignore.
In an era that seems to be defined by extremism, violence, corruption and global conflict, the annual convergence of bright-eyed ballplayers on tiny South Williamsport, Pa., is a welcome reprieve from what is so often a dark and dangerous world.
The tireless efforts of unpaid Little League volunteers – from the folks selling Cracker Jacks and Cokes to the umpire behind home plate – help to remind us that baseball is about more than overpaid MLB superstars who can't stop cheating, and a players union that becomes more shameless with each passing year.
Since the 1947, Little League has enabled kids from as far away as Taipei, as troubled as Tijuana and as close to home as Orchard Mesa, Colo., to transcend the petty differences that so often divide us grown-ups and play the game we all love.
But the annual competition is about more than just baseball for these kids. It's about making new friends and learning about the importance of things like hard work, good sportsmanship and fair play – timeless values underscored by a patch sewed on to each player's jersey emblazoned with the words "I Won't Cheat."
Unfortunately, too many of the big league stars that these young ballplayers look up to seem to have forgotten those principles – lost in a sea of multimillion dollar contracts, steroids and scandal. And that's too bad.
We hope a few of those big league heroes take some time to catch a LLWS game or two this week on ESPN and ABC — and stop to reflect on the immense responsibility they bear as role models for these aspiring young sluggers.

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Many years later, Doraemon successfully completed its mission, set out to return to the 22 century, and Nobita, can only use his own power to achieve the happiness he wants the future. Like a lot of sad but inevitable outcome, like, we will grow up the same. Perhaps when we relieved, smiled, used to open the familiar door, our mind will always flash inadvertently some of the screen, so that the sight becomes blurred ... ... Maybe it is tears Maybe it's back. "I am a doraemon, from now on, a lot of advice!" All the original, have not changed ah. Life if only as early as that, I hope he will always accompanied me.
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Alcohol Effects on the Body »
Do you have what you affectionately refer to as an alcoholic liver? Or does your body hate the effects of alcohol? Whether you suffer from alcoholism or only enjoy the occasional drink, this video will show you how drinking really effects your body.
Transcript: You savor the first sip-and the multiple sips after-but what does your body think of that alcohol fix?...
You savor the first sip-and the multiple sips after-but what does your body think of that alcohol fix? Your body reacts to alcohol as it would to a poison. In other words, it works as hard to get it out as you work to get it in! First, the liver changes alcohol into acetaldehyde, a highly toxic substance. This then turns into acetate, a harmless substance that is passed out of your body in your urine, and-more minutely-in your breath and sweat. This process is hard work, and it means that your liver can't focus on its other job, which is sending energizing glucose to other areas of your body. That's why you feel tired, weak, and disoriented following a booze binge. And take note: It takes the liver of a 150-pound person two hours to metabolize one beer! The bottom line is that alcohol does a number on your body. So drink smart!More »
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Drinking and Driving »
Someone is killed by a drunk driver every 45 minutes. Does this make you MADD? Learn more about drunk driving, from what blood alcohol level really means to how drinking and driving can irreparably change your life.
Transcript: Here's a sobering thought: In the USA, every thirty minutes someone is killed in an alcohol-related motor...
Here's a sobering thought: In the USA, every thirty minutes someone is killed in an alcohol-related motor vehicle accident. What's even more frightening is that the majority of those deaths occur when someone between 18- and 20-years-old is behind the wheel. So drinking and driving is clearly a terrible idea. But it's important to understand why. Alcohol is a depressant, and, as such, it can have a serious impact on your driving capabilities. For starters, alcohol causes your eye muscles to function more slowly. This means that it becomes difficult to track objects properly, and it impairs your night vision. Also, because alcohol is a depressant, it causes you to react more slowly, to say, a person in the middle of the road. In a similar vein, it causes your coordination to decrease, meaning that your brain may want to hit the brake, but your foot will be too slow to do so in time. And, as you may already know, alcohol can cause you to nod off and lose concentration. These are just a few of the reasons why you should not drink and drive.You might be surprised how quickly you will hit your BAL number. A 120-pound woman, for example, will have a BAL of .08 after just two drinks over the course of an hour. A 180-pound man will hit the same blood-alcohol level around his fourth drink during an hour. And remember that a "drink" equals one 12-ounce beer, one 5-ounce glass of wine or a single ounce of liquor-amounts much smaller than what you're probably used to consuming! With this information at your fingertips, it just makes sense to call a cab or hand over your keys to a truly sober friend.More »
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Staging an Intervention »
So, someone you care about is drinking too much and you want to have an intervention. While interventions can work, a person who abuses alcohol must be willing to stop drinking. Here are tips for convincing your friend that its time to quit drinking.
Transcript: You've probably seen an intervention in a film or television show. In real life, an intervention is...
You've probably seen an intervention in a film or television show. In real life, an intervention is a big step, and not one to be taken lightly. If someone you care about has a serious problem with drinking or drugs, you may feel that the only way to help is to stage an intervention. An intervention is when an addict's friends and family get together to confront a loved one about the seriousness of his or her addiction; while also communicating how much he or she means to them. The hoped-for outcome is that the addict will recognize the reality of his situation and get treatment. Some of these meetings end with acknowledgment of the problem by the addict. But, unfortunately, interventions can also be met with intense anger, denial, and disbelief. If unsuccessful, an intervention can create a large rift between the addict and family members and friends, possibly leading to problems that were not present before. For this reason, it's vital to go about an intervention with as much knowledge and preparation as possible. For starters, contact a trained professional to help stage an intervention. Try the National Intervention Referral's website as a resource. In the past, interventions were staged by a counselor and loved ones to take the addict completely by surprise. Today, however, many professionals recommend telling the addict in advance that you are speaking with a counselor about his or her problems with addiction. That way, when the intervention does occur, he's less likely to feel ambushed by the talk. Whichever way works best for you, try to pick a time when the person you're planning the intervention for will be sober and in a comfortable environment. Practice the intervention with the counselor, discussing what everyone will say, and rehearsing responses to potential reactions by the addict. An intervention is not the time to seek revenge for past transgressions. Instead confront your loved one as kindly and honestly as possible. Recognize that whether the person you care about gets help or not, you may need counseling after the fact, and that's OK. Ask your intervention counselor to make a recommendation, or contact your college's health center to find someone with whom you can talk.More »
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Seeking Help for Alcoholism »
If you've decided to confront a drinking problem, whether you join a support group or go into rehab depends heavily on your circumstances. But seeking help for alcoholism is a necessity. Watch this video to learn more.
Transcript: Does the idea of an alcohol support group conjure up images of sad, over-caffeinated people sharing intimate...
Does the idea of an alcohol support group conjure up images of sad, over-caffeinated people sharing intimate details of their lives. If so, this video will help you learn the real deal about seeking support.Support groups for alcoholics come in many forms, but they all have one goal in common: helping the addict to get well and to stop or greatly reduce their drinking. Perhaps the most well-known sobriety group is Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA. AA is an international foundation that believes alcoholism is a disease. To beat the illness, the group recommends that alcoholics abstain from all alcohol for the rest of their lives. Alcoholics Anonymous uses twelve steps to help users quit their addiction and make amends with those they have hurt by drinking. AA incorporates prayer and references to a "higher power"as part of its healing process. Due to these religious undertones, a 1996 court order ruled it illegal for parole officers or other authorities to require AA attendance. If you're uncomfortable with spiritual references, Alcoholics Anonymous is not the only support group available to you! Some alcoholics prefer a group like SMART Recovery, an acronym for Self-Management And Recovery Training, which does not believe that alcoholism is a disease, and which keeps religion out of the healing process. Instead, SMART Recovery approaches alcohol abuse as a mental issue, and seeks to change a person's mindset about drinking. There are some recovery programs which are not designed for alcoholics, but rather, for people who have abused alcohol in the past - and who are now ready to commit to reducing their drinking. Moderation Management, or MM, is an example of this type of program, and has been helpful for many college aged people. The rundown of the different alcohol support groups could continue for many videos, which means there is bound to be a program out there that will work for you. Because there are many different types of alcohol support groups, you are certain to find one that will work for you. To find your best support, talk to your college's health center, or search "Self Help Group Locator" on the internet.More »
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The End Result of Alcoholism »
Many people are able to responsibly use alcohol. However, repeated alcohol abuse or a diagnosis of alcoholism can both lead to severe consequences. Here, we'll look at what addiction can mean to your body--from cirrhosis to cancer.
Transcript: Here's a sobering fact: Each year, there are 85,000 alcohol-related deaths, and over 7,000 involve people...
Here's a sobering fact: Each year, there are 85,000 alcohol-related deaths, and over 7,000 involve people who are not yet 21.Consumed in moderation, alcohol can act as a social lubricant. Unfortunately though, for many young people, drinking isn't always done in moderation. You're probably already familiar with some of the more immediate negative effects of drinking. Because alcohol depresses your central nervous system, it will sedate you. Though you may feel excited when drinking, in actuality alcohol is a CNS depressant. This means you'll experience reduced inhibitions, slurred speech, decreased muscle coordination, and impaired judgment. An incident of heavy drinking can result in alcohol poisoning, during which your body can fall into a life-threatening coma; or even in extreme circumstances, death.Alcohol consumption is a factor in nearly 50 percent of American car accidents, which is why many alcohol-related deaths - and injuries - occur in a motor vehicle crash. Over the long-term, continued alcohol consumption can lead to potentially life-threatening liver disorders, like hepatitis, which is an inflammation of the live...or cirrhosis, which is an irreversible and progressive scarring of liver tissue. Drinking can also lead to cancer. It's been directly linked to liver, rectum, breast, colon, throat and mouth cancerAnd if these life-threatening ailments don't give you pause, you should also know that excessive, habitual drinking can lead to permanent erectile dysfunction or loss of fertility for both sexes! Excessive consumption has also been linked to emotional and mental health issues. Studies have shown that heavy drinkers are more likely to be divorced, unemployed, and even suicidal than people who drink in moderation. Still, this doesn't mean you can't have a good time. What it does mean is that you need to smart about when, where, and how much you drink.More »
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Exercise Addiction »
Exercise addiction can be defined as an obsession with fitness. Believe it or not, excessive exercise can be harmful. Watch this video to find out more.
Transcript: Exercise is a good thing, right? Well, most of the time but like the old adage says, you CAN get too...
Exercise is a good thing, right? Well, most of the time but like the old adage says, you CAN get too much of a good thing! According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, most adults should exercise about thirty minutes daily. For children, that number doubles, to about sixty minutes of physical activity each day. But for some people-most often females between ages 12 and 19 the recommended amount of exercise is never enough. Hypergymnasia is a condition characterized by a person's compulsive desire to exercise well beyond what is considered normal and healthy. A person with this condition typically has a skewed body image and tries to achieve an impossible goal by exercising in a rigorous manner. Often, hypergymnasia is coupled with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. Also called "obligatory exercise" and "anorexia athletica," this condition causes sufferers to lose all enjoyment of exercise. Instead, physical activity becomes an obligation that is not to be shirked, even in the face of sickness or injury. If a person with hypergymnasia misses even ONE workout, she is bombarded with feelings of guilt and anxiety. Often, individuals with the condition will abandon social, work, and school commitments in order to exercise. Physical activity becomes SO important, in fact, that sufferers define self-worth and success in terms of performance. It's not uncommon for compulsive exercisers to also struggle with very poor body image. In addition, excessive exercise can damage muscles, bones, and joints, and when these minor injuries aren't permitted time to heal, long-term damage can result. Even more disturbing, too much activity places stress on the heart, particularly when an eating disorder is ALSO present. In extreme cases, this can lead to cardiac arrest. Females are PARTICULARLY at risk for physical problems, as anorexia athletica can disrupt the hormone levels in their bodies. This can lead to premature bone loss as well as the cessation of their menstrual periods. While this is upsetting, people with hypergymnasia CAN and DO improve with treatment. Psychotherapy can help patients establish a healthier relationship with both exercise AND eating. In fact, an estimated 80-percent of those treated for anorexia athletica experience vast improvements or complete recoveries. If you, or someone you love, show signs of hypergymnasia, don't stay silent! Make an appointment with a mental health professional immediately!More »
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Understanding Addiction »
Understanding addiction is essential in helping, treating, or even living with an addict. Learn more about what addiction really is by watching this video.
Transcript: Addiction is a chronic mental illness that can be hard to treat, but there are resources and treatments...
Addiction is a chronic mental illness that can be hard to treat, but there are resources and treatments that can help. But before you can address the problem, how is addiction defined? Addiction means different things to different people. Some of us use the word to describe our affection for designer shoes or our inability to put down our Blackberries. But while it may begin as a bad "habit," real addiction goes far beyond that. Addiction is the compulsive need to engage in a certain activity or use a substance. Alcoholism, drug addiction, compulsive overeating, workaholism, and compulsive over-exercise are all examples of addiction. The use of said substance or activity creates a feeling of euphoria, or a "high," for the addicted individual. Addictions have a dual nature: On one end, the addiction is physical. The individual engages in the activity or takes in the substance to get the rush of brain chemicals needed to feel high. On the other end, the addiction is psychological. The addict needs their activity to help them cope with life, and intense anxiety is felt in the absence of their addictive substance or activity. While we tend to think of people being addicted to substances like narcotics or nicotine, other common addictions include: sex, shopping, eating, or gambling. And many addicts have more than one addiction. An addict will engage in their addiction even when it's clear that using the substance or engaging in the activity is against their own best interests. Addiction is often seen as a moral failing by the general public, but is understood as a disease by the medical establishment. Control is the central issue. An addict reaches a point at which they can no longer "control" how often or how much they will engage in the activity or use the substance, no matter how strong their willpower. Like other chronic diseases, addiction tends to grow worse over time. When addicted to something, the body becomes dependent on the substance or activity and needs increasing amounts to feel the same kind of rush. For people with severe addictions, a rehabilitation program can help overcome the initial stages of addiction. Conquering addiction is a challenging lifelong process. It's not impossible-but it can take time. Many addicts relapse more than once before getting sober for good. Much like dealing with diabetes, heart disease or other chronic diseases, recovering from addiction sometimes requires full lifestyle modification. That means adopting healthy habits and steering clear of destructive ones, often requiring an addict to make new friends, in order to remove themselves from the people and places associated with the addiction. It also means dealing with the emotional difficulties that drove you to drink or gamble or do drugs in the first place. Counseling sessions and 12-Step recovery programs can help. Peer-support programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous have some of the highest rates of continued recovery. If you think you, or someone you love, may have a problem, speak with a trusted health professional, or contact your local AA chapter they can help you find resources in your community, to help battle your addiction.More »
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Addiction Symptoms »
How can you know if a friend or loved one has an unhealthy addiction? There are some obvious and some not so obvious indications. Watch this video to learn about addiction symptoms.
Transcript: So you think that someone you know is suffering from addiction, but how can you know for sure? Find out...
So you think that someone you know is suffering from addiction, but how can you know for sure? Find out how doctors diagnose addiction, and learn more about what you can do if you, or someone you know, is struggling with addiction. Addiction is a compulsive dependence on a substance, like drugs, or on a behavior, like purging. The path to addiction begins with experimental or recreational use. Maybe you tried cocaine because your friends were doing it. Or perhaps you started gambling during a weekend trip to Atlantic City. You never know when, or if, addiction is going to take hold. That's part of what makes experimenting so risky. Some people can engage in addictive behaviors and never become dependent. Other people can become addicted the first time they try something. Having a family member who is an addict or alcoholic greatly increases YOUR risk of developing an addiction. Many people with an addiction problem do NOT know they have one. No matter what warning signs are present, addicts tend to be blind to their own disease, often finding excuses for their behavior when pressed. People with an addiction might say that all of their friends drink, smoke, do drugs or gamble as much as they do. Or, they might say that they can stop ANY time, but just have no DESIRE to quit. If you think you might have a problem, or know someone who does, here are some of the most common warning signs of addiction. People who are addicts have a compulsive need to use alcohol, drugs or engage in the problem behavior. Hallmarks of addiction, or increasing dependence can include: preoccupation with the substance or activity, the person planning their whole day around said substance or activity, and using more of the substance or participating more frequently in the activity than before. Addicts have a difficult time controlling their use, even though they often have a desire to cut back. They may try to stop, or make deals with themselves that they're ONLY going to drink so much-and then fail. People with a substance or behavior addiction will continue to use even when doing so leads to negative consequences, like losing a job or hurting a family member. Often, they spend a significant amount of time trying to cover up their activities. For instance, if a person has an alcohol problem, they may hide their liquor, avoid phone calls because they're hung over, or downplay how many drinks they've had. The signs for addiction are the same, whether one has a problem with alcohol, prescription drugs, street drugs, or behaviors like binging, purging, spending, gambling or sex. If you think that you, or someone you care about has an addiction problem, talk to someone whom you trust, who can help you find an addiction program in your area.More »
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Genetics and Addiction »
Anyone can become addicted to drugs, alcohol or even sex -- it crosses all nationalities and socieconomic groups. But some people are more predisposed to addictions than others. Watch this video to learn more about genetics and addiction.
Transcript: No matter how old you are, how much money you make, or what color your skin is, you can develop an addiction....
No matter how old you are, how much money you make, or what color your skin is, you can develop an addiction. Everyone, from low-income single moms to middle-class straight-A students. from rock stars like Amy Winehouse, to media personalities like Rush Limbaugh can succumb to addiction. Millions of American will become addicted to a substance or behavior in their lifetime. And while we're all technically at risk, there are certain factors that make some of us more susceptible to addiction than others. Consider it a product of nature and nurture. Genes and environment both play a role in deciding who will develop an addiction-and who will not. Let's start with genetics. If a close family relative, like your mom, dad, sister or grandparent, has a problem with addiction, you are at greater risk, too. But how much greater? Scientists estimate that genes are a critical component of a person's vulnerability to addiction. But that means that there is also a key component of withstanding the potential of addiction that lies within a person's own hands. So even if you have so-called "addiction genes" in your family, you are not destined to become an addict. But you do have to be more careful when it comes to using and abusing substances. A few things that have been shown to help safeguard against future addictive behaviors include: A stable family life and close relationship with one's parents, sit-down family meals, and adequate parental involvement and supervision, can all help to keep kids off the path of addiction. Of course, we can't blame our parents for everything. It's probably no surprise that whom we hang out with can greatly determine whether we'll begin using addictive substances. If our friends get into drugs, alcohol, dangerous dieting or sex, chances are, we will too. Junior high and high school are times of sometimes intense peer pressure; it can feel much easier to go along with the crowd rather than find new friends. Perhaps that's why adolescents are at greater risk of addiction. Another high-risk group are those with psychological conditions like: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and ADHD, who often turn to drugs, alcohol or other mood-altering activities in order to escape their feelings. Identifying and treating symptoms of these and other psychological conditions early on can help prevent people from self-medicating with illegal substances. Even if none of these risk factors apply, that doesn't mean one is immune to addiction. Certain substances and behaviors, like cocaine and heroin, are more addictive than others. Remember that the only way you can avoid addiction for sure is by not abusing substances or behaviors in the first place.More »
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Living with an Addict »
Living with an addict is not easy. In fact it can be a lot more frustrating for you than for the addict you are caring for. Watch this video to find out more.
Transcript: Living with, or caring for, someone with a substance or behavioral addiction, can be stressful and traumatizing....
Living with, or caring for, someone with a substance or behavioral addiction, can be stressful and traumatizing. Just because you recognize a family member has a problem doesn't mean he or she is willing to change. If you find yourself coping with the addiction of a family member, the most important thing you can do is to take care of yourself. Here's how: First, address the situation. Covering up your family member's addiction, or pretending it doesn't exist, allows the behavior to progress and worsen. Know that your loved one will most likely deny any problems, but it's okay to let them know you're concerned about their health. Second: find someone you can talk to. Living with addiction is extraordinarily stressful, and you shouldn't have to go through it alone. Opening up to a psychologist, clergy person, or support group can help you take stock of the situation and gain perspective. Consider joining Al-Anon or a similar peer support program, where other people dealing with a loved one's addiction can share their stories. Having a network of people who have been through similar experiences can help you to navigate day-to-day issues. Third, don't forget about yourself. It's easy to neglect your own needs when you're living with an addict. You might be so caught up in the worry for the other person that you don't take care of your most basic needs. Make sure you're getting enough rest, eating a balanced diet; and exercising. It may sound like an odd recommendation, but regular physical activity helps relieve your stress and anxiety, and builds self-esteem-all of which can help you cope with your loved one's addiction. Next, don't blame yourself. You can offer to help your loved one find treatment programs and encourage them to get better, but you can't make them change. An addict will get and remain sober only when he or she is ready. Remind yourself daily that it is not your fault. You did not cause them to get sick and you cannot make them get better. Finally, don't take on their problems. It's hard to watch someone you love slip into a spiral of bad decisions and consequences. And it's natural to want to help. But covering up for them, or straightening up their messy situations, isn't going to help them or you. Protecting them from their own actions may, however, keep them from realizing how bad their problem is. If they have to hit bottom in order to seek out treatment, you have to allow that to happen. Recovery is a process that can take a long time. The addiction didn't happen overnight, and getting sober won't either. As hard as it may be, try not to judge their addiction. Addiction is a disease that requires lifelong vigilance. Figure out what your own personal limits are as well. Just because you love someone doesn't mean you have to put up with their addiction. You just have to decide what's right for you.More »
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Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Teens »
Teenage alcohol and drug abuse should be cause for concern among parents. While sampling drugs and alcohol may seem harmless, using them could turn into a lifelong addiction. Watch this video to learn more.
Transcript: The teen years are a time of newfound independence, as kids begin to become adults, venturing out into...
The teen years are a time of newfound independence, as kids begin to become adults, venturing out into the world, making their own decisions. It's also a time many will experiment with drugs and alcohol. Experimenting with drugs and alcohol is nothing new for teens. Consider these statistics: by the age of 14, 41 percent of kids will have had at least one drink. The average American boy will take his fist sip of alcohol when he's 11, while American girls try it a little later, by age of 13. The average teen begins drinking regularly just before turning 16, around the time they get their learner's permit and driver's license. Drinking or using drugs before the age of 15 triples their risk of becoming addict. Consider this sobering stat: right now, three million teenagers in the U.S. are alcoholics. And that's just one substance. Teens today have greater access to a lot more drugs than ever before. And many of them can be found right inside your house. High school and college students have been known to abuse ADHD drugs like Ritalin to help them study or control their appetite. They might try steroids to help them bulk up. Or they snag their parents' prescription painkillers from the medicine cabinet because they've heard you can get high off of them. Teens' brains are not yet fully developed. Pot, alcohol and other drugs can impair brain development and lead to permanent changes in the teenaged brain. Taking drugs at any age can lead to addiction. But teenagers are at even greater risk. The younger you are when you start using drugs, the greater your chances of developing a dependency. Parents need to stay involved in their kids' lives, and let them know early on about the dangers of drug use. Providing your teen with a stable home environment and a close, loving relationship is the best thing you can do to prevent alcohol and drug abuse. Establishing rules and boundaries is a key part of that. Even if they don't like it, kids need to know what's expected of them and what is acceptable behavior. Peer pressure can also play a big role in substance abuse. Whether a teenager is a misfit or runs with the popular crowd, having a low self-esteem and feeling like they don't fit in can make them try things in order to look cool. If all of their friends are doing it, there's a good chance that they will do it, too. That's why it is imperative for parents to keep the lines of communication open. Common signs of alcohol or drug abuse in teens include: withdrawing from family and friends, doing poorly in school, discipline problems, anger, and hostility. If you suspect that your teen is using any illegal substances, even if he or she is just experimenting, talk to them immediately. If their behavior continues or worsens, seek professional help. Remember the sooner you can get them help, the better their chances of kicking an addiction.More »
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Drug Abuse and Mental Illness »
Drug abuse and mental illness are related. Watch this video to learn the association between drugs, addiction and mental illness.
Transcript: A certain percentage of people who try drugs or alcohol stand a chance of becoming addicted, but for...
A certain percentage of people who try drugs or alcohol stand a chance of becoming addicted, but for those with psychological disorders, like depression, anxiety or schizophrenia, that number can climb to as high as eighty percent. Addiction and mental illness often go hand in hand, in fact, fifty percent of the people who seek treatment for addiction ALSO have a mental disorder. Addiction is a complex brain disease that involves compulsive and often uncontrollable cravings for a substance or behavior. People who are addicted will do almost anything to satisfy that craving, even if it results in tragic consequences. What accounts for such destructive behavior? Addiction changes the brain's structure and the way it functions. It deteriorates the SAME areas of the brain that malfunction in many mental illnesses. While scientists are STILL trying to understand the connection, we do know that people with psychological conditions are at greater risk for developing an addiction. Here's how the numbers stack up: 20 to 50 percent of people with depression or anxiety ALSO have an addiction. For people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or antisocial personality, addiction affects between 40 to 80 percent. The question here is: Does drug abuse LEAD to mental illness, or are people with mental illnesses MORE SUSCEPTIBLE to addiction? Some research shows that people with schizophrenia, for instance, are more sensitive to the effects of drugs, and that they may become addicted more quickly. Other studies show that people with a particular gene are more likely to develop schizophrenia if they smoke marijuana regularly. If you have schizophrenia in your family tree, you MIGHT want to warn your family members about the possible connection. People who have a mental illness may also try to treat their symptoms by taking mood-altering substances. For example, take depression: people who are clinically depressed have a hard time getting pleasure out of things that most people find enjoyable. That's because their brain's so-called reward system isn't functioning properly. Mood-altering drugs can temporarily stimulate that area of the brain, allowing depressed people to feel better -at least momentarily. Because they feel so bad normally, depressed people might be more likely than people without mental illnesses to chase after that feeling. Chronic drug use can also WORSEN the symptoms of mental illness. Alcohol is a well-known depressant. Abusing it can lead to major depression. Methamphetamine abuse can cause anxiety, paranoia and psychosis. Overusing marijuana is sometimes associated with anxiety, depression, hallucinations, and in some cases, schizophrenia. People who suffer from mental illness AND addiction stand the best chance of getting sober if they treat both conditions simultaneously. Learning how to deal with the difficult emotions of mood disorders is paramount to staying sober. When looking for a substance abuse program or counselor, make SURE they are licensed in treating emotional disorders as well. The failure to treat a disorder can SIGNIFICANTLY jeopardize a patient's chances of success, so if you, or someone you love may be suffering from addiction and/or a mental condition, please seek help immediately!More »
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Friday, August 28, 2015
Northwoods 2015
Not a lot of takers this year, probably because we scheduled the weekend before Gnomefest. Madison Steve called in sick on this one, leaving just Andy, Nate and myself. Nate got to the cabin during the day on Friday and did a bit of scout riding, while Andy and I did our usual horsing around plus fish fry at the Hilltop, arriving just before 21:30. The three of us shot the breeze until turning in around 23:00. We all apparently needed some shuteye, because nobody got up until 08:00; and even though we kept breakfast simple, we didn't get legs over bikes until 10:30.
No cabin to cabin this time, just a day loop, but practically all new territory. Andy had been obsessing over the route rather intensively for a couple of weeks, and it did not disappoint. Some choice gravel and paved roads to an abandoned railbed running through Powell Marsh up to Mercer, then a bunch of snowmobile and ATV trails and gravel out to the northwest, with a stop at Lake of the Falls. Then a loop back to Mercer, returning home via the railbed and some pavements.
But for the main highways, there was almost no motor vehicle traffic. We were passed by maybe a half-dozen cars on the back roads, and encountered maybe 8 ATV's (mostly UTV's actually) on the trails, in 4 groups. Our pace was brisk, but there were plenty of stops for pictures, eating, and wayfinding. A steady south wind helped keep the moving average speed up. One stop at a resort bar offered Miller High Life shorties and plenty of bemused looks from the locals. Adventure cycling is apparently not a very popular activity in those parts.
Out at the far end of the loop, the hour started to get late, so we cut off a few miles of the planned route and turned into the wind for home. Made another stop at the grocery store in Mercer to fuel up. Found some high-quality swampwading on the return route, and had to turn on the lights for the last few miles of pavement. Popped open a couple of beers back at the cabin, took a group photo, and jumped in the lake to wash off the swamp.
Seventy-two miles, nine and a half hours out.
Photos on Flickr.
Posted by Michael Lemberger at 8:30 AM
2 comments:
- Kate Geisen said...
These trips of yours sound a lot like the kind my group of friends does around here. Awesome tradition! :)
- Michael Lemberger said...
We're working on something now that will be a little bigger.
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Sirius: A Novel About the Little Dog Who Almost Changed History
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Written By: Jonathan Crown
Narrated By: Mark Meadows
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date: October 2016
Duration: 7 hours 6 minutes
A highly original, tragicomic novel as seen through Sirius, an extraordinary dog who helps his Jewish family escape from Germany to California, becomes a Hollywood star, and ultimately contributes to Hitler's downfall.
Levi, a fox terrier, lives with his family in a grand townhouse in Berlin. Each day he enjoys a walk through the neighborhood, where people greet him by name. But the year is 1938, and Berlin is no longer safe for Levi or the Liliencrons, his Jewish owners. They rename him Sirius, after the constellation, to protect him.
One night, Nazi troops storm the city and begin to search houses. Sirius alerts the family, and they manage to flee to California. In his new home, Carl Liliencron becomes a chauffeur and Sirius befriends everyone from Humphrey Bogart and Cary Grant to Rita Hayworth and Jack Warner. He is renamed Hercules and becomes a canine movie star. Little does Sirius know that he'll soon have to perform his most difficult acting role yet, when through a series of exceptional events as World War II unfolds, he winds up at the right hand of Hitler himself. Can Sirius help the German resistance, derail the Führer, and reunite with his family? Or is the cost of peace too high?
With charisma, heart, and delightfully spry prose, Sirius is an enchanting fairy tale about love and humanity and a roving exploration of a momentous historical moment. Like My Dog Skip and The Artist, this feel-good novel will make you stand up and cheer.


text: Welcome back to Gaming with Killatia where we are review a retro arcade game called Magic Sword. Developed and released by Capcom in 1990 it was later ported to the Super Nes a few years later and was bundled with Final Fight in 2010 for the xbla and psn released called Final Fight Double Impact! Can Magic Sword stand on its own two feet or was there a reason it needed the help of Mayor Mike Hagger to get some love for this lesser known title? Watch to find out!


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President Donald Trump insists his move to accelerate an investigation into foreign-produced steel imported to the US has "nothing to do with China," but Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross cast China's influence on the US market as possibly requiring tariffs.
An ongoing probe by the Commerce Department into cheap steel imports is now a priority for the Trump administration, following the signing of a presidential memorandum on Thursday.
President Trump made use of the seldom seen Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which authorizes the president to cite national security reasons for ordering restrictions on imported goods. In his instructions, he left Commerce 270 days to complete a probe into whether imported steel threatens national security.
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"Steel is critical to both our economy and our military. This is not an area where we can afford to become dependent on foreign countries," Trump said, surrounded by US steel executives, Reuters reported.
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, a former steel executive, told reporters the inquiry would likely be wrapped up much sooner than its early 2018 deadline. Whether it goes quickly or not, however, US-China relations stand to be impacted as a "new strategy" to deal with North Korea is carried out.
Ross explained the probe was a response to Chinese imported steel rising to 26 percent of the US market, "despite repeated Chinese claims that they were going to reduce their steel capacity," Reuters reported. Steel shipped directly from China makes up just 2 percent of American steel imports, but other countries that process Chinese steel also export it to the US, the New York Times reported.
Any national security implications are unclear, as the Department of Defense has long required its procured steel be made in the US. In 2009, a rule change allowed imported steel to be purchased, but it had to be finished or treated in the US. In 2013, that rule was reversed, so that once again, the military acquired only steel produced, from beginning to end, within the US.
Reuters reports that the Pentagon's annual steel needs make up less than 0.3 percent of the industry's output by weight. US Navy shipbuilders Lockheed Martin Corp. and Huntington Ingalls Industries are reportedly the military's largest consumers of steel.
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In October 2001, a similar Commerce investigation determined there to be "no probative evidence" that imported iron ore and unfinished steel put national security at risk, according to Reuters.
China may wish to avoid a trade war with the US, but cutting back on steel production could prove to be quite costly itself. Chinese steelworkers represent 0.6 percent of that country's labor force, or 4.7 million workers, based on 2014 figures, the New York Times reported. For comparison, US steelworkers comprise less than 0.02 percent of the US population, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stocks for US steelmakers shot up following the presidential memo signing. US Steel Corp. stocks rose 8 percent, while AK Steel, Cliffs Natural Resources, and Steel Dynamics were up more than 2.5 percent each, CNBC reported.
Steel stock prices have been erratic recently, as the Trump administration's much-touted massive federal spending on infrastructure has run up against political reality, as healthcare and tax reform remain higher priorities, despite a slow pace in Congress. CNBC reports that earlier this month, US Steel stocks had their worst day since June 2016, dipping more than 9 percent.
China was targeted in a US Steel statement welcoming Trump's memo signing Thursday.
"For too long, China and other nations have been conducting economic warfare against the American steel industry by subsidizing their steel industries, distorting global markets, and dumping excess steel into the United States. The effects have been staggering," the statement said.
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The White House echoed those concerns.
"The artificially low prices caused by excess capacity and unfairly traded imports suppress profits in the American steel industry, which discourages long-term investment in the industry and hinders efforts by American steel producers to research and develop new and better grades of steel," the presidential memorandum reads.
China produced over 808 million metric tons of crude steel in 2016, far ahead of the next closest, Japan, which produced nearly 105 million metric tons, according to the "Monthly crude steel production 2016"report from the World Steel Association. The data shows the European Union produced about 162 million metric tons, while the US produced 78.6 million metric tons.
China produced 72 million tons last month alone, a new record, according to Reuters.
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act has only been acted on twice before, by presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, who cited national security risks amid the 1970s energy and oil crisis, Bloomberg reported.


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Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin and her husband, Todd, chose some unusual names for their five children:
- Track, 19
- Bristol, 17
- Willow, 14
- Piper, 7
- Trig, 4 months
Track and Trig are boys, while Bristol, Willow and Piper are girls. Todd explained the origins of the names in a recent interview with People:
Sarah's parents were coaches and the whole family was involved in track and I was an athlete in high school, so with our first-born, I was, like, 'Track!' Bristol is named after Bristol Bay. That's where I grew up, that's where we commercial fish. Willow is a community there in Alaska. And then Piper, you know, there's just not too many Pipers out there and it's a cool name. And Trig is a Norse name for "strength."
But wait…in an earlier MSNBC interview, a Palin spokesperson had stated that Trig was a Norse name meaning "true" and "brave victory." (Was that a flip-flop?) The Bad Baby Names Blog takes issue with both definitions:
Trig doesn't appear to be any kind of "Nordic" name, as the family claims. There's "Trygg", a Norwegian name which means "safe" or "reliable" – but there's unfortunately no "brave victory."
Regardless of its meaning, Trig was the name of the baby's great uncle, KTUU News learned from Sarah Palin's father. He also mentioned that one of Trig's middle names, Paxson, was chosen in honor of Paxson, Alaska — home of the Arctic Man snowmobile festival.
Several sources, including the NY Daily News, have suggested that Piper's name was inspired by the Piper Super Cub, a bush plane popular in Alaska.
Odd names tend to elicit strong reactions — mostly negative reactions, in this case. For instance, Rachael Brownell calls the names "bizarre." Debbie Schlussel says they're "[w]hacked out and pretentious. And frankly, stupid." Nancy Friedman asks: "Do we want someone with such poor judgment in naming to be a heartbeat away from the presidency?"
How do you feel about the names? If you're in the U.S., will they have any influence on the way you vote?


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Many different anomalies are described, usually as incidental and infrequent findings: left-sided IVC, double IVC, azygos continuation of the IVC, circunaortic left renal vein, retroaortic left renal vein, circuncaval ureter, absence of the entire IVC and finally, absence of the infra-renal segment of the IVC when there is selective injury to the supracardinal system. Recognition of these anatomical variants can avoid significant morbidity during abdominal surgical procedures, liver or renal transplantation, placement of caval filters and varicocele scleroterapy. Agenesis of the infra-renal segment of the IVC is a rare anomaly (15 cases described by imagiology in the english language literature between 1957 and 1999). Of these, only two reports described persistence of the suprarenal segment, such as in this case.
Absence of the IVC was found to be associated with 5% of cases of deep venous thrombosis in patients below 30 years of age, thus representing a rare risk factor for idiopathic deep venous thrombosis.
In this particular case, CT was sufficient for diagnosis. Angiography, which remains the most accurate diagnostic technique, may provide further characterisation of these malformations.
Contrast-enhanced CT scan 1cm above the aorta bifurcation showing absence of the inferior vena cava. Collateral circulation has developed through an ingurgitated umbilical vein (white arrow) and through a...
Pelvic contrast-enhanced CT showing an ingurgitated right inferior epigastric vein (white arrow). Dilated left superficial epigastric and thoracoepigastric veins are also shown (arrowheads).
Abdominal contrast-enhanced CT: reperfusion of the umbilical vein (white arrow). Venous drainage of the lower body also occurs through a dilated retroperitoneal vein (arrowhead).
Abdominal contrast-enhanced CT: confluence of both renal veins at the origin of the supra-renal segment of the inferior vena cava. Reperfusion of the umbilical vein (white arrow) is seen. The right retroperitoneal...
Abdominal contrast-enhanced CT. In this scan, the right retroperitoneal vein shows an axial course, entering the inferior vena cava. Reperfusion of the umbilical vein (white arrow) is seen. As an incidental finding a...
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To obtain a planning-related volunteer position in the Winter term of the 2012/2013 school year. I am looking to add to my professional skills and diversify my experience within the planning process.
Brandon Langille
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To obtain a planning-related volunteer position in the Winter term of the 2012/2013 school year. I am looking to add to my professional skills and diversify my experience within the planning process.
I am currently in my fourth year in the Urban and Regional Planning Program at Ryerson University. My interests in planning include a wide range of public policy and planning related issues: municipal policy process, civic engagement, active transportation design, zoning and land-use designation.
Skills include:
Project management and leadership
Ability to complete report research, writing, and design.
Policy writing and analysis
Ability to work in large or small groups
Capacity to take direction and recognize goals
Technical skills include:
Strong Working knowledge of Adobe CS5, AutoCAD, Word
ArcMap and other GIS related programs
Powerpoint and Prezi Presentations
Municipal legislation and by-law analysis
I was elected the Vice President of Student Affairs as part of the current 2012-2013 RAPS team. Our mandate is to make the student experience for the School of Urban and Regional Planning a more positive, efficient and successful experience. Some of the projects we have planned for the next semester at Ryerson include guest lecture series, urban planning related game/movie nights, off-campus socials, and the annual School of Urban and Regional Planning Expo. The expo is designed to bring students from other planning school and programs in Ontario to participate in workshops, experience lectures from leaders in the profession, and to act as a networking event.
The title of this group studio project was 'Lower Don Greenway: Ecological Infrastructure for the Evergreen Brick Works and Lower Don Trail'This studio project involved undertaking an extensive inventory of existing conditions along the Lower Don Trail and its surrounding area. Our task was to create a visually compelling and engaging narrative centred around the Lower Don Valley. Our research included documentation of the area's cultural and ecological assets, as well as an exploration of its evolution over time to help the audience understand the future potential of this vast resource. This project is part of an ongoing relationship between Ryerson University and Evergreen Brick Works within the framework of an "Open Studio" under the guidance of Professor Nina-Marie Lister. This work helped build a foundation for future studio groups and to continue a conversation between the City of Toronto (through the TRCA), Evergreen, and the users and visitors of the valley. Our project consisted of two main components, the first being a series of panels which were displayed at Evergreen Brick Works on November 19th. These informative panels were accompanied by a set of public participation boards. The second component of the project used the results of the public's engagement with the exhibit and built on the narrative of the valley with a comprehensive visual timeline and a collection of case studies that can be applied to the inspiration for the master planning process. As a requirement of the studio course, both sections of the project were presented to our peers and a panel of experts and professionals within related fields. Since that time, Evergreen has asked that the project be re-printed, so that it may be installed within the Brick Work's welcome centre at the beginning of February.
I have recently begun volunteering for my local ward cycling advocacy group. Since moving to Toronto in 2009 I have been using my bicycle as my primary mode of transportation. This has opened my eyes to the inadequacies our city experiences in terms of cycling infrastructure and safety. It has also spurred my interest in focusing my education at Ryerson to studying cycling as a means of creating change within cities.
The cycling issues in Ward 18 are similar to those experienced by other neighbourhoods and wards within close proximity to downtown. My focus for cycling advocacy in Ward 18 is to work closely with my fellow volunteers, grow our membership base, and use my planning expertise and design skills to help create reports, flyers, and online discussion through twitter and facebook.
The main task I was given at CUI included participating in a research project entitled 'The Importance of Investing in Downtowns'
Work on this project included:
I had the pleasure of working with the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas on an analysis of Toronto's use of the BIA model.This work was done in association with Ryerson University through the 3rd year Client Studio. I was part of a large group working towards a final report due in March, 2012.
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Some of the notable senior planning courses I have taken at Ryerson include:
Melbourne is a beautiful city with many parallels to Toronto and other Canadian cities. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and appreciated learning in an international context.


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It was the one season in which his young ward needed protection other than youkai. Sesshomaru knew he'd need to get something warm for Rin soon. Being a taiyoukai, Sesshomaru barely even felt the cold, but on the other hand, a young ningen like Rin could die a freezing death in a few hours in Winter's harshest. A new kimono, a fur pelt, and some Winter boots, Sesshomaru decided, running his eyes over Rin when she was busy picking flowers. He set out that afternoon, when both Rin and Jaken were taking a daily break from traveling.
He forgot. He admitted it.
Sesshomaru had not been in the prescense of a ningen other than Rin, that he'd forgotten normal human behavior. Screaming with tortured fear, the youngsters shot towards their mothers, who in turn huddled up their child, their faces showing the same terrified expression of their offspring, and ran inside their hut. Men rushed outside to see what had caused the commotion, and once seeing the powerful and elegant taiyoukai, started trembling, but grabbed a few weapons, taking up a fighting stance.
Sesshomaru neither glanced right nor left as he strode confidentally through the village. But inside, he was starting to regret this a bit. Why did he have to do this all for a ningen? Had he forgotten they were a bug-level speices? But not Rin. Sesshomaru froze, his eyes shocked, but that was done inwardly. Who said that?
I did.
It was his conciousness. Damn you! But he refused to accept what he said. Oh, sure, his conciousness smirked. If you don't love Rin, why are you buying her a kimono for Winter? You can't stop me from saying that. You may be able to defeat foes physically, but you are weak with mental things. Sesshomaru's claws cracked, and some ningens in the village ran away screaming. If only there were a way to crush my conciousness without hurting myself, thought Sesshomaru, annoyed. But now,
he had more things to worry about than his baka conciousness.
"Yamete-yo, ningens," Sesshomaru ordered, the words merely issuing out of his mouth.
Other than that, nothing else showed on Sesshomaru's face. He strided up to a tailor in her stand. The tailor quavered violently as she bowed, but to Sesshomaru, this only sickened him even more. Both physically and mentally.
"W-W-What do you require, m-my lord?" Trembled the tailor.
"A Winter kimono, a fur pelt, and a pair of Winter boots for a 7-year-old."
Is it for a human or a youkai? The thought suddenly sprang to the tailor's head, but she dare not ask, for fear that her head would be rolling in less than a microsecond.
"How tall is she, my lord?" Asked the tailor, a bit of bravery returning to her.
Sesshomaru made a horizontal hand and put it to his waist. The tailor nodded and replied, "I shall have it ready in a few hours."
"Ready, my lord," Called the tailor.
Sesshomaru, who had been leaning against a wooden house with the ningen men still warily surrounding him, jumped up at once.
Sending a growl, that made the men leap back a few steps, he walked over to the stand and observed. Rin's kimono was mostly a silver-white, with indigo and black flowers, and a sky blue obi. The boots were brown with white fur, and likewise, so was the fur pelt. Nodding with satisfaction, Sesshomaru threw a few coins at the tailor, and sped off faster than the ningen eye could follow. Within seconds, a onnanoko spotted him, and a warm greeting cut the air.
Rin sensed something was wrong. She'd been with Sesshomaru-sama long enough to know his emotions, regardless of his stonelike face. She ceased her leaps and jumps, and hopped over to her warden.
"Sesshomaru-sama, what's wrong? Daijobu desu ka?"
Sesshomaru did not answer as usual, but Rin waited, vowing to not leave until she heard her lord give an answer.
"It's nothing, Rin," Said Sesshomaru, after a long time.
Rin nodded slowly, and backed off.
Why is she so worried about me? Wondered Sesshomaru. I hardly pay attention to her, yet she pays so much to me. The balance is unfair.
So you do care about her, his conciousness smirked again. Sesshomaru growled quietly. He'd forgotten this side of him. Ah well. He'd try to deal with, as he did a little something before settling down for the night.
Rin stared. Who could have given this to her?
The Winter kimono was of the finest silk, and must have taken a few hours of extremely concentrated and hard labor. She put it on. It fit perfectly. She draped the warm, fuzzy fur pelt around her, and slipped her slender feet in the boots. Still, Rin was determined to find who had given this savior, this gift to strike against the cold and bitter snow of Winter. Her eyes fell on the fur pelt, and suddenly, she knew the answer.
Creeping over to a silent statue, Rin piped up, "Domo arigatou gozaimasu, Sesshomaru-sama."
Sesshomaru didn't move, but inwardly, he was smiling at his ward's satisfaction.
"Dou itashimashite, Rin."
Sesshomaru sank down and wrapped his own pelt around Rin, who snuggled up on it happily, before falling asleep immediately. Sesshomaru remained awake, casting brief glances to Rin. His conciousness merged into one with his own self.
Hai, I guess you're right, conciousness. I care about her. Immensly.
baka: stupid/idiot
daijobu desu ka: Are you ok?
domo arigatou gozaimasu: thank you very much
dou itashimashite: you're welcome
fuyu: Winter
hai: yes
kimono: the Japanese, traditional dress
ningen: human
onnanoko: girl
-sama: used for extremely respected people
taiyoukai: great demon
yamete-yo: Stop (it)
youkai: demon
(Author's note: I hope you all are having the greatest Winter break!! Merry Christmas!)


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Local economists on Monday forecast a modest rise in interest rates as stocks fell on the first day of trading since Standard & Poor's Rating Services downgraded U.S. debt, expressing pessimism about policymakers' ability to avoid a long-term fiscal crisis.
"We certainly expect interest rates to go up," said Walter Lane, an associate professor at the University of New Orleans who chairs its economics and finance department. "But it's not clear, exactly, how much it's going to be up."
A rise in interest rates would be good news for holders of Certificates of Deposit, but bad news for those looking to borrow money, analysts say.
While Lane wasn't taken completely caught off-guard by the downgrade, the first in U.S. history, he said the credit rating agency's outlook on the adjustment was significant. Standard & Poor's "simply said that the plan that the Congress and the president came up with is not sufficient to get us back on track," he said.
"I think that's what it's a comment about: The growth of our debt, and it's also a comment on the lack of faith in the ability of our government to continue to govern and get things under control," Lane added.
Standard & Poor's, which on Monday lowered credit ratings of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and other agencies tied to long-term American debt, is considered by some experts to be the "platinum standard, when it comes to national governments," said Ira Solomon, dean of the A. B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University.
Solomon, in Denver this week attending an annual conference of the American Accounting Association, said it's possible that the move would've had a less stirring effect if it had come from another rating agency, like Moody's, which recently confirmed its top rating of Aaa for American debt.
In some regard, he said it's possible that the downgrade could prove to be "a good thing, in the vein that a wake-up call for our leaders in Washington, D.C."
Friday's news was also on the minds of many people at the accounting conference, he said. The general mood was "just tremendous frustration among the people here," whom Solomon described as nearing a point of "throwing up their hands and saying it's hopeless."
"What's lost in all of this is even if they stretch that number and they get to $3-or-$4-trillion, we're still going to grow a deficit by a huge amount, $8-to-10 trillion, and that is unsustainable," he said about congressional efforts to rein in U.S. fiscal policy.
President Barack Obama, in his first public comments on the credit rating downgrade, said Congress needed to show "common sense and compromise" as legislators work to reform taxes and entitlement programs in the months ahead.
"Markets will rise and fall," President Obama said. "But this is the United States of America. No matter what some agency may say, we've always been and always will be a triple-A country."
Meanwhile, the stock market fell at the opening bell, with the Dow Jones industrials quickly dropping 250 points. That trend continued for most of the day, with the Dow ending the day down 634 points.
Meanwhile, as a result of the downgrade, Solomon expects that interest rates could increase modestly over the short-term, but that it's difficult to tell how much. "There are so many forces that are interacting here to impact interest rates that it's very hard to tell."
The Mortgage Bankers Association has been predicting a slow rise in interest rates for 30-year fixed mortgages, which stood at 4.5 percent last week and are expected to rise to 5 percent by the end of the year and 5.5 percent by the end of next year.
Michael Fratantoni, vice president of research at the Mortgage Bankers Association, said that the events of the past few days have made that forecast a little more cloudy.
Treasury rates, which normally run about 1.5 percentage points below mortgage rates, have been dropping, but there's not much room for mortgage rates to fall further, so the spread appears to be temporarily widening, as it did in 2008, he said. Over the medium term, or about the next six months, the Mortgage Bankers Association expects that treasury rates will go up, and the spread between treasury and mortgage rates will return to normal, so mortgage rates will go up, as forecast.
"We're still expecting six months from now for mortgage rates to be higher than they are today, maybe about 5 percent, but the path that we're going to take to get there is really unusual," Fratantoni said.
Business writer Rebecca Mowbray contributed to this report. Richard Thompson can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 504.826.3496.


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Green Cycle believes that waste management must play an integral role in sustainable development.
It is essential that our economies become more circular to ensure material security for our future and to alleviate poverty, especially in rapidly growing, industrialising cities such as Lagos. Better resource management is needed to improve the efficiency of our use of energy and materials and to increase recovery of secondary materials, reducing waste as well as demand for primary extraction.
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More important than the economic losses of our waste is the damage on public health and the environment. Billions suffer from the effects of poor water and air quality due to inadequate sanitation and inefficient waste management systems (or no provision of waste management at all). It further shows the imbalance in our society that the negative effect of humanity's vast consumption is pushed on the poor who have no access to many resources and receive little benefit from their use.
The concept of a circular economy is important in that it helps us to visualise a resource cycle in which waste could be avoided. Eradicating waste is a long-term goal which may not be entirely possible, however, any progress towards a circular economy such as closing material loops and generating energy from organic wastes will show significant financial, environmental and social gains.
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Green Cycle aims to become the first formal electronic waste recycler in Nigeria. E-waste is a hazardous waste that due to current methods of material recovery is causing serious environmental and public health damage. The area in Accra where Ghana's informal sector tackles the waste stream, called Agbobloshie, is one of the most polluted sites on the planet. Nigeria is generating over a million tonnes annually, whilst Africa's production is expected to triple within a decade and will be higher than that of the EU. Although the situation sounds intimidating, this waste holds an opportunity. Electronics contain precious and semi-precious metals which provide the economic incentive for effectively recycling that can efficiently retrieve the value and prevent toxic materials from polluting the environment.
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Crazy '08
1908 was the greatest season in baseball history. With thrills on the field and drama off the field, the players, the teams, the owners and the times themselves all conspired to make 1908 epochal.
Consider: Both leagues had multi-team pennant races that lasted until the last day of the season. Honus Wagner had perhaps the greatest season ever. Christy Mathewson and Mordecai Brown locked horns in fabulous pitching duels throughout the season. Ed Walsh struck out 15 batters in a crucial game early in October, only to lose to Addie Joss's perfect game. Personalities abounded, from Mathewson and John McGraw to Tinker to Evers to Chance. It was Cy Young's last good year, Walter Johnson's first and Ty Cobb's second season.
It was the era of Ragtime. Take Me Out to the Ballgame was written. The first Model T rolled off the assembly line, the first passenger airplane flight soared. Mother's Day was celebrated for the first time and the Boy Scouts were formed. And, back on the baseball field, 1908 was the year a young player named Fred Merkle made the most famous mistake in baseball history. Truly, 1908 cannot be beat for pure baseball drama.
Don't believe me? Then read Cait Murphy's engaging telling of the 1908 season: Crazy '08. Murphy's detailed research and easy-going writing style make this book an entertaining synergy of detailed research and flowing storyline. If you are a baseball researcher, you might find something new in Murphy's copious notes. If you just like a good baseball story, 1908 may be the best baseball story of all, and Murphy tells it well.
Murphy centers her story around the passionate Cubs/Giants rivalry of the time. Any rivalry that included John McGraw and Johnny Evers was sure to be intense, but Murphy doesn't focus solely on the major players. She includes stories about many of the colorful minor players, such as Fred Tenney literally stealing first base (from second base) and third base coach Dummy Taylor getting ejected from a game for signing a curse word.
She also covers the stories off the field, such as the evolution of the game (spitballs and stadiums, gloves and team names, etc.), crooked ownership and crooked politics. And the noxious influence of gambling on the sport, which would come to a head 10 years later, is given full attention, just as future baseball historians will talk about steroids in the 1990s. Murphy even throws in a few "Time Outs," stories that give you a feel for the times, such as Emma Goldman's career, race riots in Springfield, Illinois and the first infamous female serial killer, Belle Gunness.
But Murphy is smart enough to let the drama on the field drive her story. Even though you know what's coming (spoiler alert: Fred Merkle didn't touch second on a game-winning hit and the Giants eventually lost the game and a pennant), you can't put the book down. And that's the ultimate compliment.
Cait Murphy was nice enough to sit down and exchange e-mails with us last week. Here's the chat:
THT: Let's start our conversation with a "softball": What is your background and what started your fascination with 1908?
Murphy: I work as an assistant managing editor at Fortune magazine—think of it as general assignment editor. Prior to that, I was a social policy and then energy correspondent at the Economist in London; and then an editorial page editor at the Asian Wall Street Journal in Hong Kong. But I have been a baseball fan longer than I have been a business writer. I inherited a love of the game from my father, who grew up a couple of long fly balls from Wrigley Field (Gabby Hartnett was an upstairs neighbor). I grew up playing in our backyard and on various local teams, including one year as one of the first girls to play Little League. I also played in college—an energetic if not particularly skilled second baseman. I am a Mets fan.
THT: Well, that must be one reason 1908 appeals to you so much. The Chicago/New York axis is a key part of your book and the 1908 Cubs/Giants rivalry was probably as intense as any two-team rivalry in baseball. I'm sure Red Sox/Yankees fans would disagree with that, but do you see parallels between the present-day Yankees/Red Sox rivalry and the Cubs/Giants rivalry of 1908? By the way, I live a little north of Wrigley too, and I'm also a Mets' fan. Go figure.
Murphy: In some ways, the Giants-Cubs rivalry might have been more intense. Remember, in 1908, players could not change teams so they tended to stay with them longer. When Johnny Damon went from the Red Sox to the Yankees, the reaction was basically a shrug. I cannot imagine Johnny Evers voluntarily joining the Giants.
One reason is John McGraw, who really was a lightning rod for criticism and dislike—much of it deserved. Also, in this era, there was a general rivalry between Chicago and New York. The latter—and this has not changed much—saw itself as the center of everything important in America. Chicagoans, with their acute sense of civic pride—something that also has not changed much—were having none of it.
In general terms, though, the rivalry is similar—two good teams frequently in combat for the same prize.
THT: I've sat in Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium for Red Sox/Yankees games, and the intensity is overwhelming. But one of the things your book makes clear is that a fan might fear for his health and even life if he went to a ballgame in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Between fights in the stands and fires in the park, ballgames weren't the safest places to be.
Murphy: One of the reasons that I consider 1908 a turning point in baseball is that this is the year ground was broken for Shibe Park in Philadelphia—the first modern ballpark. and also the first fireproof one, made of steel and concrete. This matters because in the late 1800s and early 1900s, fire was a real problem. Sportsman's Park in St Louis went up five times in the 1890s and in 1894, a fire at Boston's Huntington Avenue Grounds (home of the Red Sox) got out of control and consumed the better part of 12 blocks.
The worst ballpark tragedy, though, was not a fire, but the result of shabby construction. In 1903,a portion of the grandstand at Philly's Baker Bowl collapsed, and 12 people died. As baseball grew, it needed to do better than this—and beginning in 1908, it did. By 1915, almost every team had a new, fireproof ballpark, and two of these—Wrigley and Fenway—are still in use today.
Fans back in the day were just as passionate as now, and the stands were not as tightly policed. Throwing glass pop bottles at players and umps was common; in 1907, umpire Billy Evans suffered a fractured skull from one and nearly died. But they could also be more engaged in a highly entertaining manner – for example running out of the stands to do handsprings after a great play.
As everything, the record is a mixed bag.
THT: Yes, one of the last things I ever wanted to be was an umpire in those days. The abuse they took was terrible. But, as you point out in your book, the umpiring profession remained relatively free of the taint of gambling, even during the Black Sox scandal. Do you attribute that to anything in particular?
Murphy: Umpires are the game's unsung heroes. In only one case, back in 1882, has an umpire been found to be dishonest. This is remarkable, given the temptations and the difficulties of their work.
In 1908, umpires were paid comparable rates to ballplayers—from about $2,400 to $4,500—but they were not treated well. For example, in the winter meetings before the season started, the NL President suggests (but does not require) league owners to provide umps with a shower/bath. One asks, "hot and cold?"
Umpire training was sketchy, and frankly a number of them were not very good at their jobs. There was a rough weeding out process, though, as bad ones would be abused from the benches so much they tended to leave pretty quickly. Even Pulliam acknowledged that many of them were not up to standard—but he was right to vouch for their honesty.
Finally, umpiring could be very solitary. In 1908, more than half of all games were presided over by a single ump—a situation that was ludicrous. No one man could see everything all the time, and I think the events of 1908 were a large factor in the leagues finally, belatedly and grudgingly going to a two-ump system in 1910.
THT: Speaking of umpires, Hank O'Day had quite the year, didn't he? He took a lot of heat for the Merkle game, but he seemed to handle it as well as he could. Plus, as you point out in the book, the real story occurred several weeks before, when he ruled on a similar play in a game involving the Cubs.
Murphy: Hank O'Day was widely regarded as one of the best umps in the game, and on Sept 23, he committed one of the great acts of courage between the lines: calling Fred Merkle out for failing to touch second as the winning run (apparently) scored. O'Day was comfortable making the call because he was looking for it, and he was looking for it because a similar situation had occurred on Sept 4.
In that game, between the Pirates and the Cubs, a Pirates rookie named Warren Gill failed to touch second as a winning run scored, said Johnny Evers, and should therefore be called out. O'Day did not see the play (he was working alone) and he refused to call what he did not see. But the argument went all the way up to the league offices, and was also covered in the baseball press. So when the exact same thing happened on Sept 23, O'Day was ready to make the call.
And the rest is history.
THT: It was also a heads-up play by Evers, who presumably remembered that O'Day was the umpire on the 4th. As a former second baseman, did you have a particular affinity for Evers?
Murphy: Well, Evers was widely known to be nervous, humorless and extremely unpleasant to umpires. So I hope there is not too much affinity!
Both during and after his career, though, Evers wrote (or put his name to) a number of articles on baseball, and one excellent book, Touching Second (a reference, of course, to the Merkle game). This is an excellent book; it was recently reprinted. It gives great insight into the thinking behind the "inside game" and also tells some great stories. So perhaps as fellow hacks, we do have something in common.
THT: You did so much research for your book; by my count, there are 60 pages of sources and footnotes. How long did it take you to write the book? What were some of your favorite findings during the research?
Murphy: From conception to publication, it was more than four years—although I didn't work on it full-time for any of that period.
Most of the book is based on looking at newspapers and magazines of the era, which is how I came across things like McGraw getting a "souvenir" of a piece of rope used in a lynching and Joe Cantillon of the Senators being given a wolf by the fans. You can't make this stuff up.
That said, the journalism of the period is not as illuminating as it could have been. For one thing, it was rare for sportswriters to interview players or managers after a game; most accounts have no remarks from the participants. And second, lots of things we would be interested in just didn't get covered; when Frank Smith abruptly leaves the White Sox in June, for example, I would have liked to see stories about why and some remarks from his teammates, etc. This just doesn't happen. Sportswriters are pretty much agents of the ball club they cover, and they don't challenge it much.
THT: Yes, Frank "Piano Mover" Smith (great nickname). Though you did manage to find out that some of teammates also called him "Deserter." Nice work. It seems like you found some wild stories about Rube Waddell, too. Was he just a totally crazy man?
Murphy: I actually wonder if there wasn't something off in Rube Waddell. I write that he has the sociopathic charm of a toddler, and I think that's about right. He appears to have no impulse control and no awareness of how his actions affect other people. Not showing up at games; wrestling alligators; chasing fire engines—none of this really bespeaks a mature man—and I suspect his ex-wives might have put it more strongly.
THT: Speaking of wives, that is one thing you brought to the book: a real female perspective. I noticed that you included sidebars on both Emma Goldman and Belle Gunness (great stuff) and you also wrote of the leagues' need to pull more women to games. Was that actively talked about at the time?
Murphy: Well, in the early 1900s, there was something called "Ladies Days"—women got in for free; Cincinnati even had a section of stands exclusively for women. After the 1908 season, though, Ladies Days were ended—the owners clearly felt that the game had become popular enough that they didn't need freebies any more. (Subsequently, some teams revived the practice.)
When you look at pictures of baseball in this era, the fans are clearly, overwhelmingly male. But there are always a few women and by 1908 baseball had cleaned up its act so that going to a game with sister, girlfriend or wife was totally respectable. It was in 1908 that baseball's anthem, "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" was published, and the verses to this song are all about a young woman, Katie Casey, who had baseball fever; when her beau asks her to go to a show, she says, "take me out…" Even at the time, no one thought it odd that one Katie Casey would feel that way; it was perfectly acceptable and relatively common for a woman to be a fan.
THT: I noticed that you chose to tell your story in the present tense, which is rare for a historical book. What drove your decision, and are you happy with the result?
Murphy: I chose the present tense, because I wanted to give the season a sense of immediacy, a "you were there" feel. And yes, I am happy with the result. Because the book does touch on incidents and issues before 1908, as well—for example in the sections on race, anarchism and the city of Chicago—it helps to keep the season distinct. At least that's the idea.
THT: Last question: Off the top of your head, what is your favorite story or character from 1908?
Murphy: My favorite incident is in mid-July; Giants versus Cubs at the Polo Grounds. The Giants appear to be cruising, ahead 4-1 in the top of the ninth. So Christy Mathewson decides he'll just leave the bench a little early to get his shower in (there are only a couple for the whole team). But the Cubs begin to threaten and John McGraw calls for his ace, Matty. Who of course is long gone. His teammates literally fish him out of the shower; he throws on some bits of uniform (but not his spikes—he is so frazzled he cannot get them on) jogs out. And of course saves the day.
THT: Thank you, Cait. I hope your book is a big bestseller.
References & Resources
To see the 1908 pennant races in action:
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