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Slide Over A Bit More - Responsive Design
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I've played some more since I wrote Slide Over A Bit , most notably from the perspective of developing a web app that acts as a Slide View widget. This post addresses some of the issues. In particular: Offline web apps, a feature of HTML 5. Responsive design - writing a web app that works well in Slide View mode while still looking OK in Full Screen mode. Remote hosting. I wrote a better... [More]
Slide Over A Bit
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The last post hit both the "Mainframe" and "Performance" aspects of this blog. This one is firmly in the "Topics" category. [1] You might've noticed a slew of announcements from Apple recently, and iOS 9 and OS X 10.11 "El Capitan" delivery. [2] I'd like to talk here about one feature of iOS 9 that is more useful than it appears at first... [More]
CICS and Batch DB2 Identifiers
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DB2 Accounting Trace names are a(n endless) [1] source of fascination to me. As many of you know, bridging the gap between DB2 and callers and the environment is permanently an imperative for me. These names might be cryptic but they can usually be related to non-DB2 concepts. As I'm about to explain this to colleagues at work I thought I might as well explain it to the world (or at least my... [More]
What's The Latency Really?
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In What's The Latency, Kenneth? I talked about Coupling Facility Link distance and OA37826. The whole supposition was that you might want to know about really long links. A recent situation showed me that short distances might be a different and interesting matter. So what's a microsecond or two amongst friends? Well, 1μs represents 100m of distance and 2μs represents 200m. This is,... [More]
The Right Curves?
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In true IBM fashion this post features graphs without scales. [1] My aim is to share a rhetorical device I used in a recent customer workshop. I hope you find it useful. [2] The customer was worried about a piece of hardware whose responsiveness had deteriorated over the past year, but got better in recent days, coinciding with some tuning changes they'd made. This graph shows that:... [More]
Tally Ho!
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Numbers are key to what I do; They're the basic data I use as evidence. Without them it's often just supposition. And nowhere is this truer than when trying to reduce bad [1] habits and reinforce good ones. So a while back I invested a small amount of money in a very nice little app: Tally, a Simple, Eyes-Free Counter for iOS . So this post is about why I like this app and also a... [More]
IMS Though My Eyes
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Editorial Preview As a matter of chance, over the past few months I've been involved in a number of situations where IMS has been an important component of the customers' infrastructure (and I'm about to be involved in another one). Although I hope my customers don't think I think of them only as test data it's been good to have their data move my story forward: Several nice... [More]
z Systems Technical University, Dublin 18-22 May 2015, Slides
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As most people know, I thoroughly enjoy conferences and learn a lot. The Dublin one 18 - 22 May was no exception. It was great to meet up with old friends, connect with potential new ones and have a couple of compromising photos of myself and friends to prove it. But you probably don't care much about that - unless you're in those photos. So here are the slides from the three... [More]
The Unfit Bit? :-)
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I've put off writing this post for a while. Largely because it might sound like boasting. The truth being I have very little to boast about. But here goes anyway. I'm a fitful [1] exerciser. It's not that it's painful but that it's not interesting. I've never found a sport I enjoyed watching nor partaking in. But with that characteristic it's been a... [More]
Sysplexes Sharing Links
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Just a brief one this time. A customer recently asked me how to detect Sysplexes sharing Infiniband links. [1] It arose when discussing the information in the new(ish) Channel Path Data Section in RMF's SMF 74 Subtype 4 record. The question really boils down to "how do I detect in RMF / SMF different Sysplexes using the same identifiable link"? [2] My first suggestion was the... [More]
Remember The Milk: Automatic For The People?
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This post is one where I really don't speak for IBM. [1] It's also one that's firmly in the "Topics" category of "Mainframe, Performance, Topics", [2] being about the emergent fields of iOS Automation (and Web Automation). And, while I give Remember The Milk a "could try harder" score I'm actually a big fan of what they do. Like many... [More]
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Being about Coupling Facility structures, maybe this should be called "re Structuring". Standing on the shoulders of giants, as I do , it is with some temerity that I rethink one of their designs. And it's only because you might find it helpful that I mention it now. Since the dawn of time coupling facilities have contained four kinds of structures: Lock Cache List Serialized... [More]
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Regular readers of this post will have noticed the masthead [1] changing. I thought it appropriate to replace the zEC12 (and zBX) graphic with the new z13. I've also taken the opportunity to weave in a little gag. The blog's title remains "Mainframe Performance Topics" but you'll see I've injected a couple of commas in the masthead. These commas make all the... [More]
False Contention Isn't A Matter Of Life And Death
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It's more like someone rich lighting their cigar with a hundred dollar bill. Seriously, this post is about Coupling Facility Lock Structure False Contention and why it matters. It is, of course, inspired by a recent customer situation. Before I explain what False Contention is, and then go on to talk about its impact and instrumentation, let me justify the title by asserting Lock... [More]
And Now In Colour
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As you know, we turn data into reports and try to make sense of it. One thing we've not done before is use colour in our textual and tabular reports. So here's what I've learnt about how to make B2H use colour. Our Reporting Process But first a word or two about how we get these reports. We collect SMF data into engagement-specific VSAM-based performance databases. We use... [More]
What's The Latency, Kenneth?
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OA37826 really is the gift that keeps on giving: I got really nosy about Coupling Facility links when it came out [1] , though most customers didn't get the added benefits of CFLEVEL 18 for a while. This post is about a customer installation which pointed out another benefit of the instrumentation. [2] Customer Example I've simplified the customer situation a little - in a way that... [More]
As Alike As Two Peas In A Pod
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… or probably more. I was going to use "Send In The Clones" but I've already used it - and someone who shall remain nameless once misremembered it as "Let There Be Clones". Let there be clones, indeed. So, how do I detect cloned CICS regions, for example? (And if you want to know why I'm asking that question now it's an enforced rereading of CICS... [More]
CICS XCF Traffic Analysis - A Suitable Case For Treatment
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In He Picks On CICS I mentioned XCF traffic and CICS. This post is about a customer situation where looking at this traffic was important. Often I'm looking for topology (maybe "tourist information" to some of you). This time I have another motivation: Performance. In this customer saving z/OS CPU is important. [1] I've noticed that the Coupling Facility CPU has XCF... [More]
Proposed "DB2 Through My Eyes" Presentation
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Some WLM Questions
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As I'm working with a couple of colleagues on a performance study I thought I'd list some "starter set" questions I'd ask about any customer's WLM policy. [1] Before you go too far with this post you might like to read Analysing A WLM Policy - Part 1 and Analysing A WLM Policy - Part 2 but I don't think I'm repeating myself much here. So here are... [More]


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An East Bay legislator's bill to streamline the teacher firing process has made its way to the governor's desk, but its fate is uncertain now that a Los Angeles judge has ruled that current teacher tenure, dismissal procedures and layoff protocols are unconstitutional.
Assembly Bill 215 unanimously passed the state Assembly on Thursday, following unanimous passage in the Senate on Monday.
The bill, which had twice been torpedoed in different iterations over the past two years, was partly inspired by this newspaper's report on a Brentwood special needs teacher convicted of child abuse yet not fired.
"We all agree that the current dismissal appeal process takes too long and costs too much money," bill author Joan Buchanan, D-Alamo, the Assembly Education Committee chair, said in a statement. "The only ones who benefit are attorneys. The public demands a process that is fair and efficient and responds to the needs of school districts to efficiently manage their work force. Buchanan was not available to comment on how the court decision earlier this week might impact her bill, but Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Judge Rolf Treu stayed his decision to allow the appellate process to continue. AB 215 will continue on its track as well, although Gov. Jerry Brown has not indicated whether he would sign it.
Buchanan told the Sacramento Bee she hopes legislators could work out a compromise rather than let the court decision strike down long-standing teacher rights.
"I think it's always better if you can bring everyone to the table to find a solution," Buchanan said. "It's certainly better than having a solution imposed on anybody."
In his ruling, the judge called the current dismissal process "tortuous," citing evidence heard in court that firings can take from two to almost 10 years and cost between $50,000 and $450,000, leaving many districts to allow ineffective teachers to remain in classrooms.
Treu said the current dismissal statutes were "so complex, time consuming and expensive as to make an effective, efficient yet fair dismissal of a grossly ineffective teacher illusory."
Buchanan's bill aims to expedite the removal of teachers engaged in egregious misconduct, such as child abuse, sexual abuse and certain drug crimes. It requires the first hearing on a dismissal to be held within six months. The legislation has support from teacher's unions and reform advocates, unlike earlier versions.
In 2012, Senate Bill 1530 was killed in Buchanan's education committee and AB 375 last year was vetoed by Gov. Jerry Brown.
"The goal of this bill is to simplify the process for hearing and deciding teacher dismissal cases," Brown wrote in his 2013 veto letter of AB 375. "I share the authors' desire to streamline the teacher discipline process, but this bill is an imperfect solution. I encourage the Legislature to continue working with stakeholders to identify changes that are balanced and reduce procedural complexities."
Contact Matthias Gafni at 925-952-5026. Follow him at Twitter.com/mgafni.

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Motive unclear in Superior murder-suicide
Police in Superior, Wis., have released details on an apparent murder-suicide. They believe an Iraqi war veteran shot and killed his pregnant wife, 13-month-old daughter and three dogs before taking his own life.
Police are still searching for a motive in the shootings, which happened Tuesday at the family's Superior home.
Superior Police Chief Floyd Peters identified the three who died as Matthew Magdzas, 23, his wife April Oles-Magdzas, 26, and their daughter Lila, who was 13 months.
Oles-Magdzas was also pregnant and due to give birth to the couple' second child this week.
"It is with heavy hearts that we meet with you concerning the incomprehensible tragedy that we discovered in our community yesterday afternoon," said chief Peters, who added that three dogs were also dead of gunshot wounds.
The mother of April Oles-Magdzas called 911 from the couple's home on Wednesday afternoon to report the deaths.
Family members of Oles-Magdzas told MPR News the couple had marital problems.
Her father said the two had separated for a few weeks, but seemed to be working things out. He said his daughter recently told him that things were getting better with her husband.
Oles-Magdzas attended Carlton High School in Carlton, Minn., and worked as a cheerleading coach at Duluth East High School.
Matthew Magdzas was a veteran of the Wisconsin National Guard who returned from Iraq three years ago. He enlisted in 2004 and was assigned to the Superior-based 950th Engineer Company. Magdzas had been in a non-drilling status for about a year.
Magdzas' unit escorted convoys between Kuwait and northern Iraq and saw a lot of combat. He earned a Purple Heart for service with the Guard. At least two members of his unit were killed in Iraq, according to Wisconsin National Guard Lt. Col. Jackie Guthrie.
"It's a war zone and people see violence," said Guthrie. "I can't speak for Matthew and tell you what he did and did not experience. This is a sad day for the state of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin National Guard."
The Veterans Administration wouldn't say whether Magdzas was receiving services at any VA facilities, but his wife's family members say Magdzas suffered a back injury and was also believed to have post-traumatic stress disorder. They say he was receiving disability payments from the VA.
Police have no record of calls to the Magdzas residence, and say Magdzas had no adult arrest record in Superior.
Neighbor Mavis Hoskins said the family seemed happy, but Matthew Magdzas appeared "distant." She recognized his look from her nephew, who has also served in the military.
"I saw him and his wife and the baby with the stroller, walking down the street. And they seemed so in love and so happy, but yet there is always that distance, you know?" she said.
Hoskins is working on plans for a memorial service in the neighborhood.
Family members of April Oles-Magdzas say they are hoping to hold funeral services at a church in Cloquet once the police investigation is complete.


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MongoDB::Connection - A connection to a MongoDB server (DEPRECATED)
version v0.704.1.0
MongoDB::Connection is DEPRECATED as of version 0.502.0 of the MongoDB CPAN distribution. It is no longer maintained and will be removed in a future version. Use MongoDB::MongoClient instead.
The MongoDB::Connection class creates a connection to the MongoDB server.
By default, it connects to a single server running on the local machine listening on the default port:
# connects to localhost:27017
my $connection = MongoDB::Connection->new;
It can connect to a database server running anywhere, though:
my $connection = MongoDB::Connection->new(host => 'example.com:12345');
See the "host" section for more options for connecting to MongoDB.
Core documentation on connections: http://dochub.mongodb.org/core/connections.
Server or servers to connect to. Defaults to
To connect to more than one database server, use the format:
An arbitrary number of hosts can be specified.
The connect method will return success if it can connect to at least one of the hosts listed. If it cannot connect to any hosts, it will die.
If a port is not specified for a given host, it will default to 27017. For example, to connecting to
localhost:27017 and
$conn = MongoDB::Connection->new("host" => "mongodb://localhost,localhost:27018");
This will succeed if either
localhost:27017 or
localhost:27018 are available.
The connect method will also try to determine who is master if more than one server is given. It will try the hosts in order from left to right. As soon as one of the hosts reports that it is master, the connect will return success. If no hosts report themselves as masters, the connect will die, reporting that it could not find a master.
If username and password are given, success is conditional on being able to log into the database as well as connect. By default, the driver will attempt to authenticate with the admin database. If a different database is specified using the
db_name property, it will be used instead.
Only supported in MongoDB server version 1.5+.
The default number of mongod slaves to replicate a change to before reporting success for all operations on this collection.
Defaults to 1 (just the current master).
If this is not set, a safe insert will wait for 1 machine (the master) to ack the operation, then return that it was successful. If the master has slaves, the slaves may not yet have a record of the operation when success is reported. Thus, if the master goes down, the slaves will never get this operation.
To prevent this, you can set
w to a value greater than 1. If you set
w to <N>, it means that safe operations must have succeeded on the master and
N-1 slaves before the client is notified that the operation succeeded. If the operation did not succeed or could not be replicated to
N-1 slaves within the timeout (see
wtimeout below), the safe operation will fail (croak).
Some examples of a safe insert with
w set to 3 and
wtimeout set to 100:
- The master inserts the document, but 100 milliseconds pass before the slaves have a chance to replicate it. The master returns failure and the client croaks.
- The master inserts the document and two or more slaves replicate the operation within 100 milliseconds. The safe insert returns success.
- The master inserts the document but there is only one slave up. The safe insert times out and croaks.
MongoDB server version 2.0+: "majority" and Data Center Awareness
As of MongoDB 2.0+, the 'w' parameter can be passed strings. This can be done by passing it the string "majority" this will wait till the majority of of the nodes in the replica set have received the data. For more information see: http://www.mongodb.org/display/DOCS/getLastError+Command#getLastErrorCommand-majority
This can be useful for "Data Center Awareness." In v2.0+, you can "tag" replica members. With "tagging" you can specify a new "getLastErrorMode" where you can create new rules on how your data is replicated. To used you getLastErrorMode, you pass in the name of the mode to the 'w' parameter. For more information see: http://www.mongodb.org/display/DOCS/Data+Center+Awareness
The number of milliseconds an operation should wait for
w slaves to replicate it.
Defaults to 1000 (1 second).
w above for more information.
If true, awaits the journal commit before returning. If the server is running without journaling, it returns immediately, and successfully.
Boolean indicating whether or not to reconnect if the connection is interrupted. Defaults to
Boolean indication whether or not to connect automatically on object construction. Defaults to
Connection timeout in milliseconds. Defaults to
Username for this connection. Optional. If this and the password field are set, the connection will attempt to authenticate on connection/reconnection.
Password for this connection. Optional. If this and the username field are set, the connection will attempt to authenticate on connection/reconnection.
Database to authenticate on for this connection. Optional. If this, the username, and the password fields are set, the connection will attempt to authenticate against this database on connection/reconnection. Defaults to "admin".
# set query timeout to 1 second
my $conn = MongoDB::Connection->new(query_timeout => 1000);
# set query timeout to 6 seconds
This will cause all queries (including
find_ones and
run_commands) to die after this period if the database has not responded.
This value is in milliseconds and defaults to the value of "timeout" in MongoDB::Cursor.
$MongoDB::Cursor::timeout = 5000;
# query timeout for $conn will be 5 seconds
my $conn = MongoDB::Connection->new;
A value of -1 will cause the driver to wait forever for responses and 0 will cause it to die immediately.
This value overrides "timeout" in MongoDB::Cursor.
$MongoDB::Cursor::timeout = 1000;
my $conn = MongoDB::Connection->new(query_timeout => 10);
# timeout for $conn is 10 milliseconds
This is the largest document, in bytes, storable by MongoDB. The driver queries MongoDB on connection to determine this value. It defaults to 4MB.
If this is true, the driver will attempt to find a master given the list of hosts. The master-finding algorithm looks like:
for host in hosts
if host is master
return host
else if host is a replica set member
master := replica set's master
return master
If no master is found, the connection will fail.
If this is not set (or set to the default, 0), the driver will simply use the first host in the host list for all connections. This can be useful for directly connecting to slaves for reads.
If you are connecting to a slave, you should check out the "slave_okay" in MongoDB::Cursor documentation for information on reading from a slave.
You can use the
ismaster command to find the members of a replica set:
my $result = $db->run_command({ismaster => 1});
The primary and secondary hosts are listed in the
hosts field, the slaves are in the
passives field, and arbiters are in the
arbiters field.
This tells the driver that you are connecting to an SSL mongodb instance.
This option will be ignored if the driver was not compiled with the SSL flag. You must also be using a database server that supports SSL.
Sets the type of object which is returned for DateTime fields. The default is DateTime. Other acceptable values are DateTime::Tiny and
undef. The latter will give you the raw epoch value rather than an object.
Connects to the mongo server. Called automatically on object construction if
auto_connect is true.
my @dbs = $connection->database_names;
Lists all databases on the mongo server.
my $database = $connection->get_database('foo');
Returns a MongoDB::Database instance for database with the given
$master = $connection->get_master
Determines which host of a paired connection is master. Does nothing for a non-paired connection. This need never be invoked by a user, it is called automatically by internal functions. Returns the index of the master connection in the list of connections or -1 if it cannot be determined.
authenticate ($dbname, $username, $password, $is_digest?)
$connection->authenticate('foo', 'username', 'secret');
Attempts to authenticate for use of the
$dbname database with
$username and
$password. Passwords are expected to be cleartext and will be automatically hashed before sending over the wire, unless
$is_digest is true, which will assume you already did the hashing on yourself.
See also the core documentation on authentication: http://docs.mongodb.org/manual/core/access-control/.
my ($insert, $ids) = MongoDB::write_insert('foo.bar', [{name => "joe", age => 40}]);
Low-level function to send a string directly to the database. Use MongoDB::write_insert, MongoDB::write_update, MongoDB::write_remove, or MongoDB::write_query to create a valid string.
my $cursor = $conn->recv({ns => "foo.bar"});
Low-level function to receive a response from the database. Returns a
MongoDB::Cursor. At the moment, the only required field for
$info is "ns", although "request_id" is likely to be required in the future. The
$info hash will be automatically created for you by MongoDB::write_query.
A function that will forces the server to flush all pending writes to the storage layer.
The fsync operation is synchronous by default, to run fsync asynchronously, use the following form:
$conn->fsync({async => 1});
The primary use of fsync is to lock the database during backup operations. This will flush all data to the data storage layer and block all write operations until you unlock the database. Note: you can still read while the database is locked.
$conn->fsync({lock => 1});
Unlocks a database server to allow writes and reverses the operation of a $conn->fsync({lock => 1}); operation.
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This software is Copyright (c) 2014 by MongoDB, Inc..
This is free software, licensed under:
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Current Theme Song (aka what's currently playing on my ipod right now): Kiss From a Rose by Seal.
Yep, you heard me right, and it was awesome. Okay, well it wasn't Hollywood Hollywood in the sense of California and all that, but I did get to go behind the scenes and on set to see a short film production being made. They were redoing a scene from Fight Club (yes, with Brad Pitt) for a directing project for their film school class. It was the famous "kiss"/lye scene where they were making soap. My "Guess My Adventure" photo of what looked like a rock party gone horribly wrong came from that scene.
It was very cool, and as Shannon Messenger can attest on many occasions (she originally was studying to be a screenwriter in a top movie program), the movies aren't everything you expect. Here now, I get to give you the inside scoop (a very small scoop, at least).
First of all, in the movies, there is a lot of waiting. I mean, the filming of the scene itself takes a relatively short time in comparison. This photo you saw yesterday? They wanted me to take it as a reference shot of everything that was on the counter, since there would be thrashing and twitching and all sorts of movement around, and they had to be able to line up all the pieces again in a psycho jigsaw puzzle for the next take. Continuity is vital, and takes so much more prep-work than you'd think. One poor girl had to sweep up the "lye" (baking soda) after every take and put it back in the jar. Low budget can mean a lot of work.
Some Movie Magic tricks:
Gross, slightly disturbing meat locker door? = covered in Pero and hot chocolate powder.
Tallow? = generic bar soap cut up beyond distinction.
Other misc. props? = raided from everyone's apartments. That means free. :)
Also, it is really funny to see just what is beyond the camera lens, just out of sight.
Electrician's tape to hold up the creepy, flickering single light bulb they brought in. (they even had a machine that made it flicker. Very cool).
Creepy "mood" lighting.
A $5000 camera that they treated like a baby, and for good reason. Oh, and by the way, all that trash and props to make the place look dingy? Yeah, from all sorts of sources you don't want to know about. One kid even went dumpster diving for an old pizza box that never made it into the shot. Ah, the life of Hollywood.
Speaking of stars, the actors were really good, like really good. I was impressed. I'm not sure if it is this way with all cast and crew relationships, but there was a lot of easy and open conversation between them. It was a really fun environment to be in (but hot. That is something that doesn't translate to the final film. Stuffy too).
The back room you never see with all sorts of cords. Lots and lots of cords. They had color-coded tape too for different aspects of the production.
I got up close and personal behind a lens camera. I even got to be a boom operator!
The ever elusive and amazing director. :)
His name is Matt Knect and he is working to be a movie producer. I don't have the final video of the night I was there with them , but here is a demo reel of what he is capable of. There really isn't anything he can't do. If you can think of it, almost guaratneed he can do it, and do it with a crazy amount of skill (just look at that lighting! These aren't any cheesy,backyard productions). Right now he's in school, but keep an eye out for his name in a few years. I know you'll be seeing it. So if you or someone else is thinking of doing a book trailer or any kind of video, I wouldn't rule him out.
Greenlight Reel from Mystery Box on Vimeo.
So overall, a total blast and a crazy awesome experience. :)


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Apply for a new Address This flowchart demonstrates the process your address application will follow. Please refer to it and then select the appropriate option below.
Is the property on a Public Road?
Please apply for a Driveway Permit and included will be the assignment of a new address.
Is the property on a Private Road?
Please fill out and submit a New Address Application.
Want to check if the property is on a Public or Private Road?
The County Street Index can help!
The health and safety of the citizens of Grand Traverse County is a high priority for the County Board of Commissioners. Exact location is the most important factor in enabling all Emergency Services to properly respond to what you need in an emergency situation. This is especially important in being able to properly locate and identify homes and businesses for calls such as fire, heart attack, falls, and injuries to children and police responses in an emergency. We would be remiss in our responsibility of public safety if we failed to endorse and encourage the program of numbering houses and buildings as a valuable aid to the Emergency Services in our fast-growing community.
Therefore, County Ordinance Number 6 (PDF) was adopted to establish a county wide street and road numbering system, to provide a central point to issue a control numbering and to facilitate locating the address in times of need. The ordinance requires each home or business to be numbered and to have that number displayed on the building and mailbox/post. Furthermore the ordinance provides legal remedies which can include fines, penalties and other actions as may be necessary in the event of a failure of compliance.
Numbers at least 1-inch high that are reflective or contrasting in color. Groups of mailboxes must be in sequential order. If a box is not on same street as residence, it must have the assigned number and street name of the residence.
Numbers on houses or buildings must contrast to the background and not less than 3 inches high. The numbers must be plainly visible from the street.
A post is required if your mailbox is not adjacent to your driveway or house numbers cannot be seen. The post must be not less than 6 feet above the level of the street, adjacent to the driveway. Your assigned premises numbers shall be placed on both sides of the post and plainly visible from either direction or approach and must be contrasting in color or reflective and shall not be less than 3 inches in height.
Helpful Information
If you do not know what your proper road address is, you may contact the Grand Traverse GIS Office at 231-922-6873.


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OK, Shapelings, lots of you have been asking where we might be going on a book tour, and the answer is, we have no idea yet.
Well, we have one idea. There will definitely be an event at Re/Dress in Brooklyn on June 5. Other than that, nothing's firm yet. So we need a little help from American readers. (Apologies to non-American readers, but right now, we can't afford to tour anywhere else.)
First, questions:
1) Do you own/work for/frequent a venue (bookstore, plus-size boutique/bar) that might be interested in hosting an event with us? Can you put us in touch with someone there?
2) Do you attend/work for a college that might be interested in having us come to speak about body image/lead a workshop/whatever? Do you know who to talk to about that?
3) Do you live in a city where you suspect (or better yet, know for a fact) we could get a large audience to come out for an event? If so, where?
And now, caveats:
1) Our publisher is contributing precisely $0 to our travel fund, so this whole tour will be coming out of our own pockets. Realistically, that means we might only be able to hit a few cities, and they will probably be the big ones that everybody goes to. If we had unlimited time and money, we would LOVE to visit the little ones nobody goes to, but that's just not feasible right now — with the exception of college towns where the colleges will pay to bring us in as speakers. (If you know of a great venue or think we could get a great crowd in a smaller city, please do mention it! We'll consider anything! Just be aware that there are some pretty severe time and money limits going on here, so we don't want anyone to be surprised and disappointed if it turns out we just hit a few big cities on the east coast, plus our hometowns.)
2) In light of the above, there will probably be very few events at which both of us will be present. The Re/Dress shindig will be one, and we will probably both be in Minneapolis at the end of June, so we'll try to organize something there. Otherwise, it's likely to be just one of us.
All right, take it away, U.S. Shapelings. Where should we go? Who might want to host us? What kind of fatty networks do you know about in your hometown?
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The State of Arizona is for all intents and purposes shutting down, and is in the slow motion process of seceding from the Union. This has been clear to me as I've traveled across the state numerous times over the last few years. In previous posts, I've noted that the Interstate 40 rest stops are closed, most of the state parks are closed, and the state is motivated to sell its state buildings to raise cash. In addition, Arizona recently passed an
All that, followed by the recent "Show Your Papers or Go To Jail" law -- which ultimately may never go into force, but we'll see -- is a form of defiance that comes naturally to some Arizonans, but which flies in the face of a developing national conscience and consensus about some basic principles of living together in a civilized society.
Arizona dissents.
Says, "Fuck you." The State Motto.
The point here is that the old (white) farts that have proliferated there don't want to pay taxes, don't think they should have to, don't want to follow rules imposed on them, and they are refusing to conform to the developing basic rules of American society. They are declaring their Independence from a society, and ultimately from a country, they loathe and despise, and they are in essence defying anyone to do anything about it.
The precipitating cause is the Endless Recession that Arizonans have no easier way of escaping than anyone else, but perhaps the model is that Cranky Old "Get Off My Lawn" Man, Sen. McCain. Who does nothing much but crab, complain, fuss, and preen on the TeeVee whenever he gets the chance.
Texas Governor Rick Perry has been flirting with the Secessionists since the election of that Colored Man to the Presidency. Of course many other Southerners like to toy with Secessionist hoo-hah; it's what they do. It's who they are. But what's going on in Arizona, while as White Supremacist as anything in Dixie, is not from that same animus. Instead, Arizonans are acting on their Old West cussedness. It's their animosity toward being told what to do, or being prevented from doing what they want. Cf: Old Man McCain.
They continue on this route, Arizona will indeed secede. Set itself up as an independent republic (of some sort). The Devil take the hindmost.
Contrast with New Mexico next door, where the Neo-Liberal government of Bill Richardson and the Democrats (Dems all the way down) has decided to "stay the course" as it were, by taxing the poor. Smart. Some budget cuts, program tweaking, hours reduced, etc. But most everything is still open, the Welcome mat is still out, and things are going on pretty much the way they always have, only now shoppers are paying a sales tax on food and cigarettes cost $7 a pack and so on.
The point being to raise the cost of living for those least able to afford it, and to do everything possible to ensure the continued comfort and convenience for the rich.
A Del Webb community has just opened in Bernalillo. The first and so far only in New Mexico. Arizona is creeping into New Mexico, and I wonder if the locals have any idea....


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So I have two main characters coming your way from the new BioShock game 'BioShock Infinite'. This is the third installment to the game series and to be honest with you, it looks like a lot of fun. The lesson that I will be submitting is on "how to draw Brooker", step by step. His full name is Booker DeWitt and he is what you call a changed man. What changed him was the things that he saw during the Battle of Wounded Knee. The events that he saw made Brooker turn to drinking and gambling leaving him useless for a while. In the game he is what you call a private investigator, and he is forever taunted by disturbing visions of New York being under attack. He is a cool character, and I have seen the preview for this game several times. I can't help but to think what it's like to play BioShock Infinite. I think you will enjoy this lesson on drawing Brooker DeWitt especially if you're a BioShock game fan. Enjoy people and peace out!
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Nicotine, caffeine for ADHD and Dyslexics
An episode of Truth About Dyslexia
By Stephen Martin
Welcome to The Truth About Dyslexia podcast, up to 20% of the population could be dyslexic - I wanted to share my journey, what I am learning, doing and understanding to see if it can help other adult dyslexics.
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Welcome to The Truth About Dyslexia podcast, up to 20% of the population could be dyslexic - I wanted to share my journey, what I am learning, doing and understanding to see if it can help other adult dyslexics.
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#askstephen - undiagnosed childhood dyslexia and it's effect
Late diagnosis is huge in t world of dyslexia and today I answer a question on how it can effect your future
December 5, 2019
Putting the washing in the fridge
Feeling off balance, disorientation and dyslexia. You know those super dyslexic minded days...
December 4, 2019
Updatecast - ADHD Meds, postcards and a handbrake
It's update time find what's working and not in my crazy little life.
December 2, 2019
'So What?' A podcast for the silly season
Anxiety ramps up over the mad season. What can you do to slow down and keep driving in the right direction?
December 1, 2019
My morning routine and how to create one
When we wake up our minds start going , we grab our phones and the day can feel lost before it starts- here what I do to kick the day off.
November 26, 2019
Dating apps and letting your mind loose
Many of us try and quiet our mind as that is what society tells us. What if we made more time for it to run free how would that look.
November 25, 2019
I broke on friday
These are the hardest podcasts to recite - but I feel the most valuable. Talking about when something did not go to Plan. You may relate to this.
November 24, 2019
Shot Gun Approach
Helping the neurodiverse reach there goals in a way that works for them and they enjoy the journey :)
November 21, 2019
Imposter Syndrome
A reminder on how imposter syndrome effects dyslexia and adhd and a little visualisation technique that helped me out.
November 19, 2019
Secret to eternal happiness
You've been asking for it so thought I would tell you the secret
November 19, 2019
Dyslexia and pets
Can animals reduce stress or increase it? I have a little story to tell and my thoughts
November 17, 2019
Am I good enough? Really?
Dyslexia can make us feel un accepted, mis understood and sometimes mad. It's tough. I wanted to talk about and experience I just had.
November 12, 2019
Distractions and everyday addictions
In today's episode I had a curious moment and just flowed with it. A friend helpers and I learned 2 key lessons.
November 11, 2019
Control your attention it's simple but not easy
Understanding how attention plays a part in your life is so key to gaining success.
November 10, 2019
Inspired action, fibre and a river
Force vs flow - I want to share a metaphor and something I am seeing to often appearing in peoples life
November 6, 2019
The future of Dyslexia
I wanted to share some thoughts on how the world is shaping up for dyslexics. Many of us have anxiety about the future but let's see how it may look.
November 5, 2019
#AskStephen - How to dial up your creativity & Lateral Thinking for Dyslexics
Great question in the group. This strength we all have even if you can't see it or you don't use it. Many may struggle with confidence around it. Here's my take.
November 4, 2019
Dyslexia & the gig economy
Ask Me a question and I will answer - this first question comes from mike about how to start a part time business.
November 3, 2019
An 'aha' moment in our journey
We really stepped into our purpose and started to see the puzzle pieces coming together. I am so excited, grateful and fulfilled and wanted to share why.
October 30, 2019
Think big, start small
Can you make a massive shift beyond your comfort zone? Dyslexia can effect our confidence and in this podcast I share some of my key experiences and what I am becoming aware of.
October 29, 2019
4 Step Formula
I want your opinion on this - awesome people. This is how I have changed my life. Does this sound like it could help you?
October 28, 2019
Finding my purpose, letting go in the river and a dog that humps too much
In this episode we are are going to talk about finding your purpose and what works for me. We also have a special guest.
October 27, 2019
I lost 11kgs in 2 months
I wanted to talk about an epic result I have had and what I did to create it. It was different to what I normally would do and surprised even me.
October 23, 2019
Defensive, the wrong picture and a football game
2 stories that have effected me in the last 2 days and how I overcame them... this is a goodie.
October 22, 2019
What I'm trying at the moment, the 'perfection barrier' and sound waves
These episodes are some of the most popular and update on what myself and Vanessa are doing and also what I am testing in my life to make an impact on my dyslexia and adhd.
October 21, 2019
Nicotine, caffeine for ADHD and Dyslexics
A question I seeing in the ADHD and dyslexia world more and more is does caffeine and/or nicotine have a positive impact on these challenges? I'm no doctor but here is my personal view and experience.
October 20, 2019
Dyslexia, being sick and the 'anger monster'
Can being sick increase dyslexic symptoms? Do you have to be more aware? Here is what I learned from being sick as a dog.
October 19, 2019
Why is it so hard to accept compliments?
Vanessa host's her first podcast on why dyslexics find it so hard to truly accept compliments. While Stephen's voice recovers. Enjoy!
October 15, 2019
Addictive nature, a great man and never give up
Not the podcast I had chosen for this morning, one of the hardest I have done but I needed to get it out.
October 13, 2019
A lion, a kitten and inside out congruency
Survival mode truly deserves its own super podcast and I was glowing on this one also a shout out to our very little twitter following at @dyslexiatruth
October 8, 2019
Energy, the gym and a brand new mental excersise
What is actually helping make true change in your life? Doing the small things makes the biggest changes. Remember small hinges, swing big doors.
October 7, 2019
Owning your environment (and my hangover)
Life is not always filtered Instagram photos, many lessons are painful and hard and just blah!
October 6, 2019
Breaking through to true acceptance(of dyslexia)
Is it a gift? A disability? Is dyslexia more a shift? In this podcast I talk about my thoughts to help inspire you to feel awesome.
October 3, 2019
Your work, meetings and are you in the right job?
Dyslexics struggle with being in meetings, work in general and sometimes picking what to focus on.. I touch on these (and throw in a few fun tangents along the way).
October 1, 2019
Ever say ok, when you should say no way
This happens to me more that I am willing to be conscious too. (I'm trying). The right brained mind is easily led when someone changes the pictures, throws in a bit of emotion and stirs it about.
September 30, 2019
Three things to not say to a dyslexic
Had one of these come up the other day (actually most days) so I thought it would be a great top for the dyslexics of the world and also partners of dyslexics
September 29, 2019
Brain dumps, waves and visualisation
One of my mid week random podcasts on all the interesting stuff I am testing and trying - give some of them a go and see how they help.
September 24, 2019
Hard questions and accepting the answer
I think we are all this way a bit. I was like it for a very long time and my mum reminded me of it.
September 23, 2019
Flipping the bird to a 65 year old lady and what I learned...
Haha I can only imagine where you dyslexic minds are good on this one 😂... enjoy
September 22, 2019
One of my best podcasts...
I'm feeling so in the zone at the moment. This podcast is a mind shifter I feel. Dyslexia, adhd or what ever amazing right sider you are I hope this adds a little bit of a new perspective to you.
September 19, 2019
Update - ADHD Meds, Visualisation and getting over that broken feeling.
We all love a dyslexia update - the things I'm trying, what's working and the ramblings of someone who wants to help. It has been an interesting journey this last couple of months!
September 17, 2019
Alcohol and Dyslexia
Beer, wine, spirits... how does alcohol and dyslexia fit together. I want to share my experience drinking as a dyslexic the good and the bad. (Who thought I was going to say ugly :) have a listen I hope it helps give you perspective.
September 16, 2019
Dyslexia, food and nutrition
What should you eat to help dyslexia? Does a dyslexic benefit from certain vitamins and minerals and I'm gunna talk about a couple of nutritional tests that helped me gain clarity on my diet.
September 15, 2019
Motivation... what is the biggest driver
Motivated one day, completely lost the next. What can we use from our understanding of motivation to hey the dyslexic community really succeed.
September 11, 2019
Rehearse Your Day
Could taking 15 more minutes in bed in the morning help you create the day you've always wanted? This is a real goodie :)
September 9, 2019
Are traditions keeping you stuck?
I was considering some of the choices my mind has made and why. They don't always seem to make sense... let's look at it together.
September 8, 2019
Does gratitude actually work for picture thinkers?
Gratitude is something we are all told to do. But not often do they tell you how to make it work for dyslexics and the adhd community. Here's how I make it actually work for my brain.
September 5, 2019
Wham Bham.. that is an experience
Learn from my experience on these adhd pills - do they work? What are the side effects? Do they stop your creativity? Are the pharmaceutical companies out to get us?
September 3, 2019
How it went...
My first day on ADHD meds. Wowsers that was an experience....
September 2, 2019
ADHD Meds.. Day 1
Scared & Uncertain it's time to give these a go. Will it be a placebo or will it be a scene from the movie 'limitless' let's find out together.
September 1, 2019
2 sides of a coin
Ever feel you are a robot, repeating a pattern that you are not even conscious of? Here is how it presented itself in my life recently.
August 30, 2019
Lie, lie, lie ..... truth
Love this episode - looking to change, and take that step outside that head of yours - this is the best way to get started.
August 28, 2019
Dyslexic fonts.. do they work?
You may or may not have heard of dyslexic fonts. The question many ask is do they make a difference. Here is my personal review
August 27, 2019
I got diagnosed with....
Your stomach sinks, your brain shoots off in 100 directions and it takes a bit of time to process. I am already dyslexic what now.... in this episode we dive in to it.
August 25, 2019
Random episode - visualisation, a lesson from my trip and the future..
I went all in on the words in the title so maybe just listen.
August 20, 2019
Interview with Empire Media
Good interview with Nic from Empire Media as a way to help more people understand dyslexia, what it's about and more. Audio came out pretty well too.
August 19, 2019
Pot of olives syndrome
This happens to me a lot and not just with olives. It's important to recognise this happening in your head as sometimes a pot of olives is just a pot of olives.
August 18, 2019
3 Ahhh Moments
So I had a meeting with Vanessa (my dyslexic coach) and I got 3 penny drop moments that I wanted to share. The first one seems so simple but the example helps it really sink in.
August 13, 2019
Could pictures be the answer?
Having spent years overthinking in words.m - I think it's time for a change.
August 12, 2019
The Headphone Challenge
Will this challenge help me? Will it allow me to control my focus and get more (something) done? Let's see...
August 11, 2019
Show don't tell... your mind
If you wanted a friend to buy you a drink at a bar but started speaking French to them, would you expect them to get you the right drink? So why do we do this to our minds... let's dig in
August 8, 2019
How I created real life change by doing just 1 thing.
Change in our heads feels hard as a dyslexic. We over analyse or do the opposite and go all in. Both seem to have the result of no or short term change. Here is how I am working to change that.
August 6, 2019
Do you ever feel fake?
It's like you are a chameleon changing shape to stay safe, becoming a character. This is a deep one my dyslexic friends - buckle up.
August 6, 2019
Feels good? Does that mean it is good?
Ever let you feelings take over like an elephant running this buffet table? The dyslexic brain can be a beast. How can you start practicing understanding.
August 4, 2019
Thinking vs Feeling: Who's driving?
I love this metaphor more than anything . What do you think...
July 30, 2019
Purpose or Puppies: what are you choosing?
I'm a bit challenged at the moment, my mind is different and it does not think like the average -so how do I find purpose?
July 29, 2019
What's working for me...
In today's podcast we do a little update on the Truth about dyslexia and I talk about 2 techniques having s super positive effect on me - right now.
July 28, 2019
Deer In Headlights Syndrome
Where did that come from? That picture was not in my head!! Let's talk about deer in headlights syndrome and how to see it clearly.
July 23, 2019
Are dyslexics messy or super tidy.. and why
Let's dig in to a misconception of dyslexia and help you start to see it for what it really is.
July 22, 2019
Cheat, lie and steal - Fix Your Brain
What can you do to get past those negative feelings, I'm seeing some signs of this technique being a winner - now I just have to remember to keep doing it!
July 21, 2019
I'm Not Lazy!
Has anyone ever told you that you're lazy (got the right you're :))? I have and I hate it. I call myself lazy it's been drilled into me. Here is what I'm thinking about at the moment.
July 16, 2019
Getting out of a Funk
I feel like I'm in a funk and it's not easy to escape. Felt like that? So here is what I am trying.
July 15, 2019
That Gut Wrenching Feeling
Ever felt that way when you are stopped and don't feel like doing anything? You do anything to avoid that feeling. Anything...
July 14, 2019
Does coaching work for dyslexics?
My experience at a meeting I had and a few realisations that may help the penny drop.
July 9, 2019
Interview With Rich Rowley - We Talk Neurodiversity, Education and the Workplace
Another gripping, interesting and fun interview. A story of not fitting in to helping change the planet.
July 8, 2019
I feel like I'm avoiding something..
Ever had this feeling in the pit of your stomach about something you know you are avoiding? Here is how I'm feeling..
July 7, 2019
Bonus: The power of conversations
How do you lubricate your mind to get through challenging decisions and problems. I was reminded of it when I was not even looking for it.
July 4, 2019
Do you ever feel lazy?
I do. I get told it, I internalise it and it makes me feel bad. Here my experience being dyslexic and being called lazy. I hope it resonates.
July 2, 2019
MIQ - Focus and find answers
Many dyslexics struggle with focus, self trust and are stuck in a specific part of there life. This MIQ technique is designed to help you find those answers.
July 1, 2019
Fail Faster - The secret to dyslexic learning
The schools system has failed us, but how can becoming comfortable with failure help a dyslexic succeed.
June 30, 2019
Technique for breaking through walls (my experience)
Ever feel like you can't get past a barrier? Hitting your head against a wall? Maybe you want to not finish something and move on to the next? Give this a try.
June 26, 2019
Rules, rules, rules.... No
How do rules make you feel? I had an experience last night that made me wonder how I actually think about rules.
June 25, 2019
Intuition: best friend or worst eney
Dyslexics have the power of intuition a right brained skill. But is it a benefit or a weakness?
June 24, 2019
Dyslexics are tactical not strategic: How to get more from doing less.
After a meeting the other day I was reminded of a challenge I have. One many dyslexics will have and could be a key to unlocking better results.
June 23, 2019
Supercharging your creativity for dyslexics
No matter what you do as a day job, embracing your creativity will bring you happiness, freedom, joy and could even change the world.
June 18, 2019
Fault, Blame and Pain
How blame hurts a dyslexic and the relationships and work they do. My experience and what is one of the biggest factors in improving my life.
June 17, 2019
Lists..they don't have to be boring
Why lists will change your life and help get your where you want to go.
June 16, 2019
Truth about dyslexia update
In this episode I Update our community on where we are going and share what we learned from an event about workplace dyslexia and neurodiversity
June 12, 2019
Creating stories about others.. (and how to stop)
Is your brain making up stories that are just not true? Could they be causing anxiety and lost friendships and relationships...
June 10, 2019
I spilt coffee over my foot... dyslexia??
Ouch... that burns... you may say 'Stephen, how does spilling coffee on your foot be a dyslexic thing' well we show you in this podcast..
June 9, 2019
Dyslexics are great at focussing
In this episode we look into dyslexics and focus and look at why we are so good at it....
June 5, 2019
Stop walking in circles
Do you ever feel you are trying super hard but not actually getting anywhere? In this podcast I look at it and throw in a cool story.
June 4, 2019
Click... it makes sense
In this podcast we talk about a concept for a 'game changing 'audio book and I want to know what you think👍
June 3, 2019
Changing The System To Succeed At Work
Dyslexics struggle in jobs because they approach it like school, but I think there is a better way to succeed.
May 28, 2019
Should you talk to others about Dyslexia?
In this podcast we dig into communication, community and has moments.
May 27, 2019
Do Dyslexics have improved intuition?
In this episode we look at intuition and how the dyslexia brain interprets situations - lots of examples and stories in this one.
May 26, 2019
Running a Business as a Dyslexic with Flavio H
Dyslexics make great entrepreneurs but we also have a bunch of challenges others don't - In this video we look at how to solve those bumps in the road.
May 21, 2019
Does Context shift our emotional state?
A lesson I learned that I have just not seen before that is having a profound effect on my life !
May 20, 2019
Dyslexic Goal Setting Case Study
Here a real life update on what is working, what is failing and how I am succeeding moving closer to my goals.
May 19, 2019
Tasmanian Devil Mode
My favourite podcast in a while! This podcast talks about how to supercharge your strengths and a bunch of other random stuff too!
May 16, 2019
Neurodiversity and how to be proud of it
I dig deeper into the crazy world of neurodiversity and give you a heads up on my next live interview .
May 14, 2019
Emotion vs Behaviour
Is the way you act hurting others around you? Is it possible to change? Here is what I have discovered and how I'm using it.
May 13, 2019
Depression - A dyslexic definition
Open your eyes to what depression really is. I tell a couple of stories to help you look at your own life.
May 13, 2019
Coffee Chat - Dyslexia, confidence & Self Esteem
Stephen and Vanessa share a cup of Coffee (we actually had one each) and talk about self esteem challenges.
May 7, 2019
Confidence and Overthinking
Dyslexia has a wealth of challenges. But none more than overthinking. How can you combat this in your life.
May 6, 2019
Building confidence by doing less
Dyslexics struggle with confidence and certainty. In this episode we talk about an experiment I am trying on myself and what is working and what is not.
May 6, 2019
Truth About Dyslexia Update
Come along on our mission to change the lives of dyslexics across the world. Join the community.
May 3, 2019
Comparison, anxiety and dyslexia
What a cocktail of pain that is! Let's dig in to if comparison helps or hinders the life of a dyslexic.
April 30, 2019
They Dyslexic Comfort Zone
Is sticking to your comfort zone the right thing or should you be smashing through it every day? Why I think many experts are just plane wrong.
April 29, 2019
The 'Who Cares' Method
Overthinking leads to anxiety in a dyslexics life. It can be paralysing. This method is simple to do and it will surprise you how well it works.
April 28, 2019
Does getting feedback effect your motivation?
As dyslexics we we picture driven animals - but we go through extreme motivation followed by a loss of motivation. Does feedback make a difference?
April 25, 2019
Can you tell someone they are Dyslexic?
As you learn more you are going to put 2 and 2 together with some people close to you. But how do you even start the conversation on Dyslexia? We answer this in the podcast
April 23, 2019
Stopping fights over nothing
Have you ever had a fight and found that you were both talking about something different? Find out why dyslexia takes the up a notch and a tip to start fixing this problem
April 23, 2019
Should I tell my boss I'm dyslexic?
This can be one of the scariest questions we ask ourselves. Here is a few thoughts on how to deal with it.
April 21, 2019
Mark Bowden Interview
Epic interview with international speaker Mark Bowden on how he has succeeded inspite of Dylexia. This is my favourite podcast so far! It is a must listen.
April 16, 2019
Not Obvious Dyslexia Symptoms
I want to start digging deeper for you. To help you understand what is actually happening in the dyslexic brain.
April 15, 2019
Looking backwards is important
Enjoy a birthday reminisce and setting my goals for my 34th year on this planet. Can I achieve this massive goal?
April 14, 2019
Struggle to finish things you start?
Dyslexics are like spark plugs we start cars, but a car needs an engine to run. In this episode we talk about persistence - how it works for dyslexics and how it doesn't.
April 9, 2019
Why are we not perfect?
Dyslexics struggle with self love and self confidence so so so much and I wants to speak on it again. My learnings and my struggle.
April 8, 2019
Speed kills results in dyslexics
I was reminding this weekend of a pattern in my life I keep Running and I managed to change it to improve a result.
April 7, 2019
The Biggest Dyslexic Problem
I have been trying to find words for this podcast for a while. I hope this relates.
April 4, 2019
Does this bother you?
A listener writes in and we talk about how a noisy work place can destroy a dyslexics productivity.
April 2, 2019
Listener Question
Let's answer a question, from one of our daily listeners that I know many people will face. Does this effect you?
April 1, 2019
Frustration and the ice cream story
People frustrate me. I know they can't help it. In this episode I share one of my greatest frustrations.
March 31, 2019
Words vs Emotional Intuition
Have you ever felt this way? Your emotions spike and you can't quite work out why? In this episode we touch on why it happens
March 28, 2019
Metaphor of the year
Quick update on the new community and a metaphor that blew my mind for explaining dyslexia.
March 26, 2019
The brains need for normality
We are so built to normalise what is around us. It leads to us getting stuck. How can we break the cycle.
March 25, 2019
Is dyslexia a learning disability?
I get this question a lot and see it plastered every where online... but many answers seem to miss the point. This is my point of view.
March 24, 2019
Do we actually overthink?
Dyslexics usually see themselves as overthinkers - in this podcast I challenge the idea and look at what we actually do.
March 20, 2019
Is Donald Trump dyslexic?
Whether you love him or hate him l.. you can't miss him. But why is he like how he is... and the big question is he actually dyslexic..
March 19, 2019
My imperfect weekend
I want to share the challenging weekend I had. Have you ever felt like this?
March 18, 2019
Fight vs Flight - How I am dealing with it
Many dyslexics struggle with anxiety which is the pre cursor to fight or flight. How do you deal with this overwhelm? Here is what I do
March 12, 2019
Organised Chaos wears us out
Many dyslexics live in organised chaos. Ok the outside it looks ok but in the inside it can cause turmoil - we look in to this in the episode.
March 11, 2019
Games not goals update
Dyslexics can struggle to reach goals, so why not turn them into games. Here is an update with the 3 month goal principle.
March 10, 2019
Take less advice
I had a massive realisation that will change my future and hopefully other dyslexics. Enjoy the episode.
March 4, 2019
Salad changed my habit
How can a simple salad have such a massive effect on my life? I answer how dyslexics develop complex habits from experiences and how to start changing that.
March 3, 2019
I suck at relationships
Dyslexia effects the way our brain thinks. So in turn it effects the way we deal with relationships - let me share some experiences I have had and I hope they help.
February 28, 2019
Is Mike Dyslexic?
In this episode I want to talk about a guy on Married at First Sight Australia who to me is obviously Dyslexic. If you don't watch the show you will want to after listening to this.
February 26, 2019
Dyslexic teenagers becoming adults
Leaving school is tough. Here is how I experienced it and the 3 things I would change (once my time machine works).
February 24, 2019
Making Money as a Dyslexic
Dyslexics are bad at asking for money, we also make up the largest sub group of millionaires - what do you need to know to start making money.
February 20, 2019
Adult Dyslexia and the effect
We bring in coach extraordinaire Vanessa Victor to give her thought on how Dyslexia 'actually' affects adults and the misconceptions that go with it.
February 18, 2019
Overthinking stops me sleeping
Dyslexia can lead to an overactive mind. This can be a benefit, but when trying to fall asleep it is not. Here is what I have tried to help fall asleep.
February 17, 2019
How I Prioritise
Dyslexics struggle to prioritise what to do next - here is what I do to get out form overwhelm
February 12, 2019
Rollercoaster of life
As a dyslexic it feels like I am on a constant rollercoaster? Does it for you? Here is a technique to slow that rollercoaster down.
February 10, 2019
Am I an egotist?
I though I was all about ego but I was wrong - listen to my aha moment and see if you are in a similar boat.
February 7, 2019
Relationships with Dyslexics
How do you get the most out of a a relationship with a dyslexic? The episode for dyslexic partners
February 6, 2019
Meet Peter
A dyslexic author looking to make a difference by sharing his story - our first interview!
February 4, 2019
Activating Meditation?
Can Meditation give you more benefit than just taking 10 mins out in a day....?
February 3, 2019
The right decision?
Does the right decision ever exist? Something ran through my dyslexic brain last night that may help with anxiety. Try it :)
January 29, 2019
Does THC help dyslexics?
Let's look at the world of dyslexia and cannabis. Does it help?
January 27, 2019
Less Is Less
How can you remove anxiety and achieve more - bonus rant for the week from a dyslexic mad man :)
January 22, 2019
Richard Branson Talks
One of the original members of Made By Dyslexia and an idol to so many. How did he deal with Dyslexia as a child?
January 20, 2019
Experience costs time
Why can't I get it right? It's not perfect enough - I quit :)
January 15, 2019
Mind, body and c.....
What is the missing part many dyslexics miss that can bring you more peace. This technique works for me and i know it will help you.
January 13, 2019
3 Entrepreneur Techniques for Dyslexics
How can dyslexics start a new idea, product of business so it actually works - here is my experience and 3 must know tips.
January 6, 2019
My 3 Goals
What are my goals? How did I set them? Find out how my dyslexic brain has decided on what I want - this case study may help you.
December 30, 2018
Achieve Your Goals
Ever feel like you don't achieve your goals? We explore a way of thinking which you will love.
December 28, 2018
Is Santa Dyslexic?
The question we have all been asking finally Answered!
December 20, 2018
2019 Visual Goals
How could dyslexics set goals to give them a chance of actually achieving them? A must listen going in to a new year.
December 17, 2018
Are we Hypocrites?
Are dyslexics prone to being hypocrites? My story about how I found the answer.
December 9, 2018
Visually Remembering Names
Dyslexia means we can remember faces but not always names - here is.l a 2 step technique I use to help change that.
December 2, 2018
Story about Stories
How the dyslexic stories our mind create can hurt you - my story on the soccer pitch.
November 29, 2018
Nothing ever changes
Why does it seem nothing ever changes? It's frustrating!!! Here's an idea to fight it.
November 26, 2018
Deciding what's important
A common problem for dyslexics is setting a sequence of importance. I have been reminded of this as I plan my parents 65th birthday....
November 18, 2018
Dyslexia & Self Worth
How we understand non physical words can shape more of your life than you realise or this is what I found out....
November 12, 2018
How To Succeed With Dyslexia
I want to be rich. So how am I going to adjust what I do to get there? Learn how I am going to train my dyslexic brain.
November 4, 2018
A Delicious Story
How cooking a ham could help you see your subconscious programming.
October 30, 2018
Creating Change for Dyslexics
Creating consistent change that lasts - my dyslexic solution.
October 22, 2018
Life Gamification and Dyslexia
Dealing with perfectionism and mistakes kills me as a Dyslexic - Could Life Gamification be the answer.
October 16, 2018
Self control: A Story
How does Dyslexia effect self control? Here is a story of one of my experiences.
October 8, 2018
The Invisible Wall
A small hinge that swings big doors when it comes to communication. Turning off your mouth.
September 26, 2018
Changing a Habit with Tong Lin
How can sitting with pain, help you to change a habit - here is my experience and a great tool for Dyslexics.
September 21, 2018
The Pain And Pleasure of Routine
When out of your comfort zone.. what happens to your routine. listen to this story.
September 12, 2018
When Things Fall Apart
My most honest post yet. Learning from lifes challenges.
September 3, 2018
Travelling With My Toolbox
Great tool i added to my dyslexic toolbox as I travelled the world.
August 27, 2018
Our Pictures Can Lie
What would happen if you could rewrite the incorrect programming in your head? How would that change your life
August 15, 2018
Dyslexic Superpowers
What strengths really stand out for Dyslexics and what do you have to cultivate?
August 8, 2018
Relationships & Dyslexia
Some days you want to hit your head against a wall... but there is hope. Dyslexics can have great relationships.
July 28, 2018
A Story That Changed My Life
Dyslexic thinking can effect your communication with others. I try in this episode to explain it with a story.
July 20, 2018
Visual Learning - The Dyslexic Advantage
This trick has helped me actually remember what I listen to in audio books and podcasts. Give it a go yourself.
July 17, 2018
The Power of Disappearing
With guest host Vanessa Victor - this is our best podcast. Learn about how disappearing works.
June 27, 2018
Does Dyslexia run in the family?
An answer that may both shock you and improve relationships. Here my experience.
June 21, 2018
Adult Dyslexia Quiz
Our adult dyslexia quiz is live. We are looking for some feedback. Visit https://truthaboutdyslexia.com to give it a try.
June 19, 2018
Ups & Downs
Ever feel fantastic one day & want to hide under the covers the next. Find out why here.
June 9, 2018
Mimicking - Staying safe
This is something I notice I do and I wonder if you can relate?
June 8, 2018
Requests vs Demands
What are requests vs demands? Why do they matter when you are dyslexic?
May 28, 2018
Being Socially Awkward
Ever felt like people don't get what you are trying to say? Like you understand it but they don't.. that is the topic of today's dyslexia session.
May 28, 2018
20 Things To Know About Dyslexia
Learn some key attributes of Dyslexia and some added bonuses
May 21, 2018
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I wanted to share my experience with dyslexia and how i was diagnosed. As well as give you a taste of what to expect going forward.
May 16, 2018
The Dyslexia Misconception
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I was thinking about taking a yellow marker to mark up some key disgusting bible passages in the gideon bibles I find, but there are so many. I might be up all night doing that. What do you suggest?
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Write little notes like "use reason, not religion" or write down what's wrong with the key passages-I've done this before.
FFRF sells stickers to put on bibles in hotel rooms -- you could try that.
Put these FFRF stickers all over the bibles!
I make up my own stickers before each road trip, I print them of 2X3 inch Avery stickers.
Bill Hicks said it best
Do y'all have different books of the Bible than I do? Are y'all Gideons? Who are the ******' Gideons? Ever met one? NO! Ever seen one? NO! But they're all over the ******' world puttin' Bibles in hotel rooms. Every hotel room- "This Bible was placed here by a Gideon" When?! I been here all day. I ain't seen ****! I saw the housekeeper come and go. I saw the minibar guy come and go. I never laid eyes on a ******' Gideon. What are they- ninjas? Where are they? Where're they from? Gidea? What the **** are these people?
I'm gonna capture a Gideon. I'm gonna make that my hobby. I'm gonna call the front desk one day. "Yeah. I don't seem to have a Bible in my room." -Bill Hicks
sorry about all the *'s of profanity, he liked to let it flow. As for what to do with them, I usually just push it back farther in the drawer so I don't have to see it. However, the FFRF sticker is a great idea. I can just see all the angry gideon faces :)
Another Bill Hicks fan? Awesome.
As for what to do with it? I'll bet it's great for swatting roaches, silver fish, and house flies.
Need some privacy from room service and housekeeping? Just wedge that sucker in the bottom crack of the door and make a handy dandy doorstop!
People making too much noise in the parking lot at night? I'll bet it is heavy enough to make a nifty keen projectile if you have a good throwing arm.
The possibilities are limitless!
The bibles in hotel rooms are gifts. Take them and toss them into the garbage can as you leave the room.
Are those thin onionskin pages good for rolling fatties? If not a smoker of any sort, how about origami? Personally, I've just chucked it a few times and covered it with trash so no one would come along and rescue the thing. How about inserting little markers throughout with catchy phrases like "incest", "murder", "wife-pimping", "child abuse", "Hung Like a Horse", etc., for handy reference for the next person to check it out?
Write a little note on the inside front cover, a la Joe Orton, saying: "If you like the idea of having sex with your daughter, this book should appeal to you," and direct them to the story of Lot and Sodom. Do not tell them that this particular geographic region was prone to explosions of mephitic gas seeping up from the desert floor, and whatever you do, try not to read between the lines that Lot lied about the pillar of salt; he just left her behind. The sin of Sodom was its xenophobia: you did not refuse a traveler your wife for the night, and Sodom was well known to the nomadic tribes as an inhospitable city. Now, be sure that the following is included in whatever you write in the inside front cover: "Although some would have you believe the Sodomites were homosexuals, they were like Governor Brewer of Arizona, and isn't it a bit silly to think God would condemn gays in the same chapters of Genesis where He blesses the sexual union of Lot with his own daughters?"
I recall staying at a motel where the Gideon had the most profane markings in ink, things like "This book is a crock of shit!" and "Every word is a Lie" and "There is no God, he is bullshit," and so forth. My only thought was, surely the management divides rooms up between smoking and non-smoking and they try to read the guest to decide for themselves whether you are a believer or an asshole. They put thusly marked Gideons in all the rooms where the assholes stay. That way, we feel right at home.
I get really irritated by the obligatory bible in hotels/motels, this is just another way society is integrated with historically biased religious practices.
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On "The Front Row" this week, Anupama Chopra chats with Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra, writer Prasoon Joshi, advertising executive Sam Balsara and L'Oreal's head of consumer products Satyaki Ghosh about actors, brand endorsements, and the narrowing gap between the two.
Here is an edited transcript of their conversation.
Anupama: Parineeti, you've only had two releases but you've already signed four brands. Today, how important are brand endorsements for an actor? Are endorsements a key sign of success?
Parineeti: I became an actor in 2012, which is a year where the consumer-actor distance became very small. Endorsements play a very, very big role for actors like me. I feel only doing films today is not enough. We are in a time and age where we have become brands ourselves who are then used to sell other brands. When I was only a consumer and not an actress, a year and a half ago, seeing a celebrity face made a difference when I made a purchase. So, today when I am an actor and I am given an offer, I never say no because I also want to be that much closer to my audience.
Anupama: Sam, you had once said that you are a great believer in exploiting the power of Bollywood in building brands. What in your mind are fruitful brand-actor connections?
Sam Balsara: I think the one who succeeds is the one who uses the celebrity to promote the brand. The best example that I can think of celebrity advertising is when Aamir Khan was used for Coca-Cola some years ago with that famous "panch" campaign. I think the point to note is that I remember Coke first and then I remember Aamir. Unfortunately, when not-so-experienced creative people handle brands and celebrities, we remember the celebrity and not the brand. Now, that to my mind is a bit of a disaster.
Anupama: One of the things that has always bothered me is why so many of our leading male superstars endorse "baniyans" (undershirts). I have never understood the phenomenon. If you are an A-list actor and making lots of money, do you really need to be selling inner wear? Is there any line when it comes to endorsements?
Prasoon Joshi: But why shouldn't they sell a baniyan, it's such an essential part of life. Everybody needs it.
Parineeti: We are doing it for the people who will actually come and watch our films and every one of them wears a baniyan.
Sam Balsara: Let me answer that from a brand's prospective. What is the reason brands choose actors? They want to somehow project a highly differentiated product. Now how to differentiate a baniyan is the costumer's mind? At the end of the day, a baniyan is a baniyan is a baniyan.
Anupama: Prasoon, you told me a great story about going to Dilip Kumar with an ad and he refused you saying, "Hum ishtiharon ke liye nahi bane hain" (I am not made for advertisements.) But today entire acting careers are made of ads and not films. Is this a healthy state of affairs?
Prasoon Joshi: In my head there's no difference between a great film and a great campaign. There is a story, there is a product. Film is also a product. If a good film and a good story gets a very good star like "3 Idiots" and Aamir Khan had a great fit, you have a winner. People remember the 3 Idiots first and Aamir second. Sometimes you see a film becoming a blockbuster without a star, like "Vicky Donor" last year. That can happen in a product also. If you have a great actor and a great celebrity whom people love "woh sone pe suhaga hai" (that's the icing on the cake)
Anupama: Parineeti, if you were offered a role that was really dark and edgy, would you hesitate to take it on because somewhere in your mind you think it may impact your endorsements? Does that influence your choice of roles?
Parineeti: One hundred percent, it does. And I would never do brands that affect my film image. It's a two-way thing. I am doing both with the equal love and passion and because I want to be a certain person in the audience's mind. I am equally committed to both.
Anupama: Satyaki, would an actor's choice of roles influence your decision to use him or her in a campaign?
Satyaki: If there is a role that the actor thinks is really edgy but she wants to do it, we've never gone back to anybody to say that, "Why did you do that?" because personally I believe that the consumer today is quite evolved. They understand that the actors are playing a character. They can differentiate between what an actor stands for and what is the brand they endorse.
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- Can I save as a RAW file ?
- Is an interchangeable lens for an SLR camera compatible ?
- How to attach the camera unit to the GXR body.
- Is it possible to playback the movie from the GXR on the television/DVD recorder that has the SD memory card slot ?
- Details on the DIRECT button.
- About the SCENE modes.
- Does the GXR with GR LENS A12 50mm have aperture priority mode?
- What is the [Multi-P AUTO] (multi-pattern auto white balance)?
- Is an antiblur function available with the GXR with GR LENS A12 50mm ?
- Is a Self-Timer option available ?
- Details on the flash modes.
- Is Flash exposure compensation available ?
- About controlling the flash manually (Manual Flash Amount).
- Details on the setting for flash timing (Flash Synchro Settings).
- Does the GXR have an optical viewfinder ?
- What is the material of the camera body ?
- What is the size and rate of view of the picture display ?
- Can the cable release (cable switch) be used ?
- Is PictBridge (Direct Printing) supported ?
Recording memory / Battery
Picture Quality / Size
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