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Kowloon Hospital's Psychiatric department in Hong Kong invited our team of Environment, Advertisement, and Communication designers to spatially redesign their E.A.S.Y. (Early Assessment Service for Young People with Psychosis) clinic. The clinic also wanted to propose a campaign and tools that would help destigmatize mental illness and promote social integration for patients.
You Talk, I'll Listen is a wellbeing mobile app that provides a safe place for users to share and record their feelings.
Kowloon Hospital (E.A.S.Y clinic)
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
E.A.S.Y clinic's patients
User research
User experience and interface design
Rapid prototyping
Rita Lam
Kristy Ng
Christie Chong (me)
You Talk, I'll Listen – Wellbeing Mobile Application
You Talk, I'll Listen (你說我聽) is aimed towards teenagers and young adults. Because we believe that it is important for all of us to be aware of our own mental health we did not design it to be only for the use of patients or those who have mental illness. The patients that we interviewed also did not want to be viewed as someone special or different, but only as someone who wanted to be listened to. Being understood and knowing that close friends and family care and are listening are important to all of us and not just those with mental illness. You Talk, I'll Listen provides a platform for users to record their feelings, a safe space to share their thoughts, and mood recording features that help them to be more cognizant of their mental health.
Mood Recording
We wanted to game-ify the mood recording feature so the users would be consistent in recording but not see it as a burden.
Moods are constantly changing and our feelings are complex and can not be defined by one mood. So we decided to design an avatar that represents the user's mood that change in form and color as the user records their moods.
The mood character set helps the user visualize their moods as the characters merge in to the user's avatar.
Rewards like hats and shoes that the user can dress up their avatar will be unlocked after a certain number of recordings is another incentive for the users to be consistent in their recordings.
Diary Entries
Along with mood recording, we also want the users to be aware of why they feel that way. It is helpful to look back to see if certain activities or events trigger certain emotions. From there, the users can understand themselves better as they can see what has prompted positive or negative moods.
The diary also allows for a wide range of expression. Instead of limiting the entries to just text, the users can also draw and attach photos and music that represent how they feel.
Privacy settings allow the user the freedom to choose if they want to share their thoughts and who they want to share them to.
The newsfeed allows the user to see and comment on other user's diary posts. You Talk, I'll Listen is meant for a smaller close knit community with people that the user trusts and can receive advice and encouragement from.
Calendar & Overview
The calendar allows the user to their mood change from day to day. They can also submit multiple entries in one day as moods can change throughout the day, the last inputted mood is recorded as the largest circle for that day. Color coding of the moods allows the user to understand their trends quickly as well.
The overview gives the users more numerical data and concrete trends about their mood entries. For patients, this data can be shared with doctors during their appointments so the doctors can quickly understand how the patient has been.
Since most of our team have not interacted with people suffering from psychosis, it was especially important for us to have a level of empathy and understanding for our patients and be aware of the stakeholders in this project.
- Patients
- Family/friends of patients
- Doctors/staff at the clinic
- General Society, those who indirectly interact with the patients
Psychosis is a mental illness that is classified as conditions that causes difficulty in differentiating reality and imagination, with symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia. Psychosis primarily occurs in the teenagers and young adults, ranging from 15 to 25 years old. And although it's mainly caused by a biological hormonal imbalance, onset can be due to stress, trauma, and drug use as well. Because of stigma and lack of education about mental illness, someone suffering from these symptoms may take an average of 1.5 years before going in for treatment. In Hong Kong, there are around 5 in 10,000 new cases for early psychosis every year, however this number doesn't include those who do not seek help.
The clinic welcomed our team to a workshop hosted by the clinic psychologists and physicians to help us gain a greater insight of what a patient suffering from psychosis goes through and the treatment the clinic provides for them. The clinic staff gave us a talk and facilitated activities and role-playing to help us understand how patients, as well as people around them feel and react to the mental illness. We also shared personal experiences about mental illnesses we or family and friends have faced.
Takeaways from the workshop:
- Psychosis is best treated at early onset
- Family members and patients have a hard time accepting the illness
- Hong Kong has a very strong stigma against mental illness, mostly due to lack of education
- Importance of being a good listener and how to show empathy towards patients
Our team also had the chance to interview three patients that have recovered from psychosis to see how we can better fit their needs. It was really eyeopening to see that recovered patients are just like anybody. We asked them a variety of questions such as how their psychosis symptoms were like, how it affected their interactions with others, and how did they think the clinic space can be improved.
Takeaways from the interviews:
- Everyone experiences psychosis differently
- Will to recover comes from patient's mind first, then with the support of friends and family, and then with the help of doctors
- Major support comes from just listening and being there for the patient
- The clinic facilitates small group discussions that help patients reintegrate in to society
- Patients want to be treated like anyone else, don't want the illness to define them
Site Visit
Although the Environment design students would be in charge of the clinic's spatial redesign, it was eyeopening to see the context in which the patients come and visit the doctors. It also helped me better understand the flow for the patient's treatment. The Communication design team also looked for areas in the clinic where we could design a piece that would encourage community building between patients.
Moving Forward
Wanted to design something that:
- Allowed the patients to share their thoughts and have a community that would care
- Involved convenient diary and mood recording anytime/anyplace
- A tool for the patients to be able to look back on prior experiences as a source or encouragement or advice
- Didn't add to the stigmatization of mental illness patients by calling them out as the sole users
We thought of a few ideas including a series of simple comics or motion graphics that would educate the public about mental illness and psychosis, but how to expose the public to this information proved to be a problem. We also thought of designing a physical journal with a paired app, but as we thought of the features, the less the physical journal seemed like a necessity. The E.A.S.Y clinic also had a strong interest in having a mobile app for their patients so from there we started to whiteboard and wireframe possible flows and features.


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Marco Rubio at the moment is trapped in that strange limbo -- let's call it the Biden Zone -- where half of America assumes he's going to be a vice presidential nominee but nothing is official yet. That means despite daily national press and a starring role this week sharing a stage with the GOP's nominee, Mitt Romney, Rubio doesn't yet have the perks of a VP candidate. Like, say, Secret Service protection.
That doesn't mean the threats from yahoos will wait until the nomination is secure, though. Police this morning monitored Rubio's West Miami home and D.C. office after he received "credible" threats yesterday.
Capitol police didn't specify the nature of the threats, the Miami Herald reports, but they were serious enough to warrant the bi-state protection.
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At noon today, Rubio will be back on all the cable news feeds when he gives a "major speech on the future of U.S. foreign policy" at the Brookings Institute. Capitol security will likely have a heavy presence at the speech, the Herald reports.
Mitt: Just make it official already so the Secret Service can step in. That way we can go back to telling the world what a Tea Party-baiting hypocrite Rubio is without having to worry for the guy's safety.
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1. Lovely film about talented Justin Knopp/ Typoretum
2. This year the Leipzig Typotage one-day conference will be devoted to the subject of 'Writing and knowledge'. 12-14.05.2017
3. Kaba workshop at the Letterpress Amsterdam, under the expert guidance of Marina Chaccur and Thomas Gravemaker. 18–19.03.2017, from 10:00–17:00
4. Silkscreen workshop at the Affordable Art Fair Brussels by Unspill/ Obed Vleugels(BE).
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The originally white character Perry White (...) is portrayed by a black actor in Superman vs Batman. Same goes for Johnny 'The Human Torch' Storm, Shield's Nick Fury and even for Harry Potter's Hermione who was played by a black young lady in the stage play. Is it a bad thing, that a originally white character is played by someone with a dark skin? Of course not!
But imagine the controverse when a movie about Muhammad Ali lets the audience see him as a white dude.


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Previously going under the more auspicious title The Hand Job, the indie comedy The To Do List has finally be unvieled and we've got the first still, teaser and release date announcement. The directorial debut from Funny or Die writer and producer Maggie Carey follows Aubrey Plaza (who proved she can handle a lead role in this year's Safety Not Guaranteed) as a high graduate who vows to become sexually literate before venturing to college.
With quite a great cast of Andy Samberg, Donald Glover, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bill Hader, Connie Britton, Alia Shawkat, Johnny Simmons, Mae Whitman and even The Avengers' Clark Gregg, this "release date announcement video" doubles as our first teaser, packed with funny bits. Set for a Valentines Day debut, it should be great counter-programming to A Good Day to Die Hard and I wouldn't be surprised if we see it pop up at Sundance. Check out the red band teaser below.
The To Do List hits theaters on February 14th, 2013.
Are you looking forward to checking this one out?
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Jess Hagemann is an award-winning author and accomplished biographer. With an MFA in Creative Writing, Jess taught writing at the university level before starting Cider Spoon Stories in 2015.
The first memoir she ever ghostwrote was her Grandpa Jack's, about his years as a Kansas state arson investigator. Jack passed away just days after finishing the project; his wife says it gave him the peace he needed to let go, knowing his story was set down and he would not be forgotten.
Cider Spoon Stories takes its name from Jess's Midwestern roots. She grew up in a time and place where people sat in rocking chairs on the front porch, sharing stories over mugs of hot apple cider. Those memories feel warm, safe, and intimate: the kind of experience that Cider Spoon Stories replicates.
Ask Jess about collecting ghost stories in India, earning her black belt, or the time she accidentally cut off her toe.
Jess did a wonderful job with my manuscript. The story entirely sucked me in and is very elegantly written. She laid the framework to dig further into my own memories. Nikki N. (August 2019)
Jess has been my chief instigator, guide, mentor, editor, cheerleader, and accountability buddy. There is no one word that describes how Jess brings all this and more to the writing process, but 'angel' comes pretty close. Ron W. (June 2019)
If you were here to see the puddles of tears I'm producing right now … my book is beautiful. I adore the way Jess mixed in the images at the end of the story. It helps highlight the relationship she described so eloquently in words. I'm overwhelmed. A million thank you's. Alicia R. (January 2019)
I want to extend my sincerest gratitude. I learned so much from working with Jess as a coach. Today I am writing freelance, with a blog, a podcast, and more to come. I've even had the opportunity to get paid for a bit of creative writing! I feel like I'm on my way, thanks in no small part to the inspiring example she sets for others. Tal L. (October 2018)
Jess gave me just the direction I needed, and with it, the encouragement and motivation to hit the gas pedal. Susan J. (May 2018)
Jess is lovely, and her editing was so helpful! She helped me cross the finish line and reach thousands of women with my book. Tanya T.(January 2018)
I hired Jess to write our staff profiles. She's a professional storyteller, and nailed the articles. Reading them, I felt myself tear up in a few places. This has been a great experience. I hope we can do it again. Nancy M. (November 2017)
Jess is so professional, so creative, and such a visionary! I never in a million years would have known how to put my story into book form, but she makes it seem effortless. Rachael M. (June 2017)
I have a new weapon in my arsenal: Jess Hagemann. Dan B. (January 2017)
[When editing my memoir manuscript,] Jess hit on several very key points. I appreciate her advice and admire her expertise. Her honest constructive criticism lends credibility to her complimentary comments, which are also very thoughtful and appreciated. Lionel D. (December 2016)
Jess is like a compass. She serves people by helping them navigate their stories—and that's so powerful. I really appreciate how she interjects with great ideas and so clearly understands where I'm trying to go. When I share my story with Jess, my whole body shifts into a deeper space and I relax. Jenna K. (November 2016)
Jess sharpened my manuscript to a razor's edge. Her editing advice was awesome. I wrote a good first line; she made it great! I'm actually kind of bewildered by her ability to comprehend and clarify the physics of the new world I created in my fantasy novel. Chris P. (September 2016)
Cider Spoon Stories helped me grow so much as a screenwriter. Before starting the script [with Jess], I felt very lost and very much an amateur. Now I believe this screenplay has the potential to be produced. Craig H. (August 2016)
Kathy Sokolic, REALTOR®, interviewed Cider Spoon Stories in July 2016.
The [book] project was fun from the beginning. Jess is professional, articulate, and great to work with--overall, amazing! She created the container, organizing all the details in a wonderful format. I could not have put the book together without her. Richard M. (April 2016)
Jess did exactly what I was looking for: made the content far more engaging than I was ever able to do on my own. Josh E. (March 2016)
Jess is so easy to work with! She is very personable and asks thought-provoking questions. It was not difficult to get in contact with her, and she was always on time. We had an excellent experience with Jess and would highly recommend her! Penny M. & Ella M. (December 2015)
This project has been so much more than I expected, and I can't tell you how pleased I am. I started out wanting to share some stories for my grandkids for when I am no longer here (many years from now!), but I know myself well enough to doubt that I would ever take the time to do it. And now, the book does that and more. I'm sure they will cherish it 40 and 50 years from now. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Kevin T. (September 2015)
As an entrepreneur, author, and father, I choose to surround myself with individuals of high character and mental fortitude. That is the reason I hired Jess for my book project. Her professionalism and expertise make her stand shoulders above the rest. I will continue to utilize Jess's talent for future projects, as I have unwavering confidence in her abilities. Tommy H. (September 2015)
After breakfast this morning, Mary called a family meeting and spoke about the project of writing her life story. She then distributed all the copies of the book, and found there was such a demand we need to order more! A momentous time! Sandy W. (July 2015)
Very good. Jess used language I couldn't use. But, as that famous philosopher Reggie Jackson said, "If you can do it, it ain't braggin'." Barry L. (June 2015)
Jess worked with my mother to tell her story and it was a very rewarding experience. My mother at first didn't know why anyone would want to know her story. Jess was wonderful in explaining the power of a person's story, especially for the person's family. Needless to say the story-telling has energized the whole family and it has energized my mother, too. It has been a treasure hunt of wonderful stories. Some old photos helped encourage stories and the entire process has been a gift to all involved. Jess is an excellent listener and writer. We look forward to finding others in our family who we might encourage to tell their story ... it has been such a special experience. Beth W. (June 2015)


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March 16, 2015- Albany, GA- Albany Technical College will hold their annual spring National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) induction ceremony on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, beginning at 6pm, in the Kirkland Conference Center.
NTHS is the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement and technical education. The organization also offers scholarships every year to its members.
Keynote speaker for the ceremony will be Dr. Kuanita Murphy, Executive Director of the Randolph County Family Connection, Inc. A native of Cuthbert, Georgia, Murphy is extremely involved in local, regional, and statewide initiatives. She is the publisher and Editor-in-Chief for Rural Leader magazine, a digital publication highlighting leaders in small rural communities, both nationally and abroad. She is also an author and columnist, contributing weekly for the Cuthbert Southern Tribune, The Citizens Times, and the Metro-Gazette. Her artistic career encompasses a series of prolific work, including unique two- and three-dimensional art chronicling various aspects of history.
A 1993 graduate of Randolph-Clay High School, Murphy holds a bachelor's degree and master's degree in History from Valdosta State University. She also holds a Doctorate of Management degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix. Her dissertation title was "A Phenomenological Study on Leadership in Rural Communities." The study explored the lived experiences of rural leaders in six counties in Georgia, including Calhoun, Clay, Quitman, Randolph, Stewart, and Terrell.
Fourteen Albany Tech students will be inducted at Thursday's ceremony. Students eligible for induction into the NTHS must be enrolled at Albany Tech; must have completed two consecutive quarters of coursework, a minimum of 24 credit hours; must have at least a 3.5 GPA overall and must have made no lower than a B on any course exam. Eligible students must also exemplify the personal qualities of an honor student: safety conscious; working well with others; dependable; trustworthy; responsible; honest; takes pride in work; exhibits good citizenship; and makes a neat and clean appearance. In addition, the student must be recommended by his/her advisor and must maintain the required grade average to remain a member of NTHS.


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Tour Time : 9:30am & 2:15pm (afternoon tour left late - read about it below!)
Guests from : MSC Divina cruise, Carnival Splendour cruise, Westin Hotel, Plantana Condos, Caribbean Club Condos, Marriott Hotel, Comfort Suites Hotel
Star Stingray : Frosty
Our hearts were heavy that the wind had not yet died down and we expected choppy conditions again for our guests. How we wish the perfect weather for all our excursion guests!
However, the Caribbean sun was doing her best to lighten everyone's spirits, and put on quite a show. Today we visited our "Secret Garden", a beautiful snorkel site which Captain Mario has recently discovered, and boy we were not disappointed! An absolutely gorgeous display of coral formations and tropical fish - this stop was a great highlight of the tour.
Stingray City Sandbar was hugely enjoyed by our guests despite the gusts of wind, and Frosty played a big part in bring smiles to their faces! This is what vacations in Grand Cayman are all about.......
Our afternoon tour ran approximately 30 minutes late as we had stopped to rescue two people in distress. The choppy conditions had taken their toll on their small boat and they were sinking rather quickly despite the best of efforts. Most of our afternoon guests were wonderfully understanding, although some preferred to cancel. Nonetheless, a super time was had and we were hugely rewarded with a beautiful sunset at Starfish Point where the Grand Cayman sun took our breath away, yet again!


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Beginning from week seven of your pregnancy, your baby's baby teeth actually take shape. Then the cells are transformed to perform different functions -- all before your baby is even born.
After your baby is born, enamel and dentin are still forming so it takes a few months before the teething process is underway. (Trust us, you'll know when it happens!) The root will take several more years to be firmly established.
Your baby will have 20 primary baby teeth: 10 in each jaw. By the time the child is 2 or 3, a complete set of baby teeth should be in place. Small gaps should lessen as the jaw continues to grow. Remember, baby teeth are indispensable. Your child will have his front baby teeth for about 5 or 6 years, the molars for ten years.
They're the placeholders for permanent teeth, and any missing teeth can affect jaw alignment and bite for life. That's why keeping baby teeth in good shape is important to the oral health of permanent teeth.
The appearance of your baby's first tooth is an exciting landmark! Nature has its own schedule for every child's mouth. Although at birth, babies already have 20 primary teeth, they appear at different rates. Some teeth arrive early and others a bit later.
Having some general guidelines and recommended care at each stage of development is helpful for caregivers.
Teething begins and your baby's gums may be sore because the teeth are getting ready to break through the gums. Signs to watch for include redness, fussiness, sleeplessness, drooling, and perhaps some loss of appetite.
The four front teeth (incisors) usually appear, followed by other front teeth. As soon as the first tooth erupts, it may be cleaned with a clean, wet washcloth or wet gauze. The gums should also be gently wiped. If a toothbrush is used, it should be an appropriate size and soft-bristled. Use only water with the toothbrush at this time. Schedule your child's first dental exam by his or her first birthday (and definitely no later than 16 months of age).
Baby is getting a mouthful! Incisor baby teeth and canines are common; first molars also can make their entrance. Wean your baby from the bottle to prevent "baby bottle tooth decay."
Canines, first molars, and second molars are expected. Schedule your child's dental exams every six months. Help your child form good oral hygiene habits; teach them how to brush.
All the primary or baby teeth should be in place. Some of the permanent teeth are getting ready to take their place. Your child likely needs help with some areas of brushing, like the inner surfaces and way in the back. Make sure to check your child's teeth after brushing is complete. By age five, your child is ready to floss with your help.
The "toothless grin" stage begins as primary teeth are lost over several years. Permanent teeth emerge, usually beginning with the upper and lower molars. You may want to consult with an orthodontist about any potential needed correction.
The wisdom teeth need to be evaluated for proper placement and whether the size of the jaw can accommodate them.
Scheduling dental exams every six months is an important part of every stage of the developing mouth and plays an active role in good oral hygiene practices.
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It was a busy day at our house. I was room mom for the first grade Halloween party and of course had to stop by each of the other boys parties to say hi. The school has an annual Halloween parade with all of the kids in their costumes which is really cute. All the kids line up with their class and parade around the outside of the building for the parents to see. Apparently no one in our neighborhood is employed because it is standing room only! I will post those pictures when I have more time. After school we picked up Happy Meals and came home to get ready to trick or treat. As you can see we got tons of candy (and this picture is just the banned nut stuff!!!) We went out around 5 and came home around 7. We would have done the last half hour but Lake insisted that "We have ENOUGH candy now!!" I hope to hold that over his head at some later date! Everyone was exhausted from a big day and a lot of sugar. Usually we pile all 4 bags into one big pile in the middle of the floor but just as me picking the costumes has been banned...this was a fight too. The boys insisted on keeping their own pile separated. I should have known this was coming because we stopped at home midpoint to empty the bags (a conscientious mom probably would have called it a night and that was enough...but....)and they were all concerned how i was piling it! I guess that they are really growing up!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Happy Halloween!
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
Cool or Tacky?!
There is a house in Naperville that we drive by each Halloween. This is the first year that all 4 boys really appreciate the decorations. I'm pretty sure what I think of it but the boys just LOVE it! The yard is full of decorations for Halloween. And when I say full I mean FULL! Not quite the subtle, tasteful fall adornment that I prefer but the boys love it! What do you think?
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Wordless Wednesday
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Trunk or Treating...
Our church has an annual fall festival/Halloween party and we have been taking the boys almost since the beginning. The festival has lots of craft stations, cookie decorating, bouncy house, games, pumpkin decorating etc. At the end people in the church line up their cars and give out candy...it's called trunk or treating. The boys love it and I have to say it is a really efficient way to get candy! Logan's costume hasn't come yet and he refused to dress up in anything other than BEN 10 so he just tagged along in regular clothes. The other boys were Super Heros. Here are a few shots of them.
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Do you think it bounces?
First let me start that Landon loves basketballs. If you ask him what he wants to be when he grows up ...he wants to be a basketball player. He likes to watch them go into the hoop. He likes to sit on them and roll around and even just likes to hold them. He also loves to throw them really hard at the ground and see them bounce up. Well...not all basketballs bounce. Last Saturday we all went to Hobby lobby to look for a lamp. Again...taking 4 boys along to Hobby Lobby wouldn't be my first choice but Steve wanted to go for some reason... (possibly not wanting to be left home alone with 4 little boys while I went off shopping?!) we arrived and off Steve went with three of the boys and Landon followed me over to the "sports" themed section. He immediately went to a resin basketball bank and grabbed it and threw it with all of his might onto the floor to see the "bounce." Well...unfortuately it was made of resin and not of rubber...the look on his face was priceless...it was a mix of confusion that the ball didn't bounce and a look of horror to see what my reaction was going to be with the pile of debris laying in front of us? Well...hopefully I passed the test. I didn't wig out since I knew that he really thought it was just a real basketball for bouncing. I tried to use it as a lesson and we went to find someone to help us clean it up and offer to pay for it. We ended up with a really nice manager who cleaned up the pieces and was actually more concerned that Landon was hurt (he wasn't.) We didn't have to pay for it (well...I was buying 4 banks anyway so I think they knew they were already getting their money's worth out of me!) Landon said "Uh oh...I'm sorry" and we were quickly forgiven. Now when he sees a basketball he mentions Hobby Lobby and tells me "It didn't bounce!"
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Sunday, October 26, 2008
Happy Birthday Kim!
When my mom told me that I was going to be a big sister I remember specifically requesting that it needed to be a sister. I did not want a brother and was adamnent about that fact. Fortunately I got one and 34 years ago my sister was born. She wasn't quite big enough to play with but eventually she was entertaining enough if I wasn't unfortunate to be babysitting her every Friday night while my parents went out. Her we are on her 2nd Halloween. She would have just turned one a few days before. Happy Birthday Kim!!
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Friday, October 24, 2008
Word Wall Challenge!
Logan is in first grade this year and every Friday they have a spelling test which they call the Word Wall Challenge. He brings it home every Friday and today it was a 5/5! He typically does well but I was worried this week because usually I make him practice every night and this week I didn't since grandma and grandpa were visiting. He still did great and even got the bonus words! Yea Logan!!
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
Halloween 2007 3 little monkies jumping on the bed...
One fell off and bumped his head...momma called the Dr. and the Dr. said..."NO MORE MONKIES JUMPING ON THE BED!!" This story has been a favorite of the boys as long as I can remember. Steve used to read it to them in their 2 month NICU stay almost daily. They have grown into the story and get lots of daily jumps in on their beds. Somehow so far...we haven't had to call a real doctor but who knows...I'm sure that the day will come!
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Where's the fire?! Halloween 2006
This is one of my favorite Halloween pictures of the boys. This is Halloween 2006.The costumes were warm (and reusable..they were real raincoats!!, the wagon fun to create, and they seemed to have fun and got lots of candy which is the point right?
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Monday, October 20, 2008
Halloween 2005
This isn't my favorite picture from our Zoo themed Halloween back in 2005 but it will have to do...my scanner isn't working and I don't have the better one saved on this computer. The boys were zoo animals and the wagon was decorated as each animal's habitat. In case you can't tell...they were an elephant, a giraffe, and lion and a gorilla. Steve and I each had shirts with Zoo Keeper on the back. They were a bigger hit than the animal costumes!
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Sunday, October 19, 2008
Logan's first Halloween 2002
Since yesterday I was mentioning how little the boys have changed since last year...I thought I would post some pictures of Logan from his first Halloween and how much he has changed! Now remember that Logan was only 14 months old when the triplets were born but he did have a whole year all to himself. He was the most photographed baby that existed. Typically I took him to Picture People on the 14th of every month for a "monthly" shot plus special occasions for the whole first year. The first few months I took sometimes every other week. Aaah...the luxuries of one child! Needless to say once the triplets came the professional photo shoots slowed waaaay down. I still took lots of pictures but taking 4 kids to the mall was not at the top of my to do list. His first year he was SuperMan/baby! Looking at poor Logan in the pumpkin costume...photos were not on the top of his to do list either. Enjoy!
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Saturday, October 18, 2008
Last year at Jonamac...
I was talking to one of my friends about photos this morning and I mentioned how little my guys have changed over the last year...Here is a picture from the pumpkin farm last year. Take a look and see if you agree. Maybe a little taller but still pretty much the same!
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Friday, October 17, 2008
The enthusiastic writer...
Lake is loving school. He is the first one ready in the morning and he never complains about going! Somedays he is even waiting in the car when I finally get everyone else out there. Lake seems to love writing in school. He comes home and draws and writes for hours. Last week he decided to label everything in the house. The kindergarten classrooms have everything labeled to help kids learn to read so Lake has decided it would serve some purpose here also...he can read well but his spelling is still a work in progress:
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
The Planting Project
We did a small project of pumpkin planting. Well... we didn't actually plant pumpkins...we planted flower seeds into tiny ceramic pumpkins that we broke the tops out of (it was a kit!!) and then all we had to do was water them. The boys loved it and didn't make too big of mess. They love watering it everyday and we saw some sprouts yesterday. We may have flowers by Thanksgiving!
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
The Great Pumpkin Hunt
Last weekend we ventured out to our favorite pumpkin patch/apple orchard called Jonamac. We have been going for the last few years and the boys really look forward to it. This year we went a little earlier than usual and there were actually pumpkins left! Of course being the bargain hunter that I am...I already had a porch full so we were good on that either way! We had a great day and fit in a lot of activities. The boys have definate likes and dislikes so we split up for awhile. We did a petting zoo, rode ponies, rode the apple train, played in the hay maze, raced ducks in a water trough, crawled through tunnels, played on the slides, picked apples, searched for pumpkins, did the apple slingshot, and much more. Here are some photos from the day!
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Halloween 2004
Since I've been busy reading There was an old lady who swallowed a fly today (the same copies are starting to cycle back in...)I thought I would share another
Halloween picture from the past...Here are the 3 little pigs and the big bad wolf circa 2004! This is the choo choo wagon that I decorated to look like the pig houses. This was the ideal vehicle to take 4 toddlers around the neighborhood. I'm going to miss that wagon this year. I finally parted with it this summer and it should be interesting how long we will be out without a ride!
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New Beginnings
Patterson Levitch, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
On May 11, 2017, seniors from the girls soccer team played their last game on the Trojan home turf. Due to a game cancellation, the boys game was moved to May 16th, when a total of eight seniors, escorted by their parents, walked on their field for one last time. Both games resulted in hard b...
Midlothian Returns Its Best Boys Soccer Team in Years
Lucas Via, Sports Editor
February 27, 2017
Over the course of the past few years, Midlothian's soccer team often consisted of a youthful group of athletes. These young athletes, however, have matured, and now the Midlothian Boys Soccer team boasts the best squad in years. Experienced seniors includeL Hunter Lemon, Peti Koppanyi, Michael Sout...
Boys Tennis Conference Champions!
Daniel Wines, Sports Contributor
June 1, 2016
Congratulations! Matthew Cousins: Conference Individual Singles Champion Matthew Cousins and Kael Rison: Conference Doubles Champions


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Have you heard the latest buzz on CBD oil? ??
Well I hadn't either until I was reading through some online Blogs where the product was being reviewed for Chronic Pain. So I immediately contacted the company, The Fay Farm and was asked to review 2 of their Products.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
As I do with most products that may offer some kind of hope or may be a useful tool for my pain, I get pretty excited. I find this reaction rather comical as many of the things I try end up not working and I waste money. I guess it is just the optimist in me that is holding on to some hope that one of these days, my disease (CRPS/RSD) will be cured.
What makes me an expert on Pain??
Just a little information about the disease that I have so you understand the pain level I live with on a daily basis. (CRPS or RSD Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or Regional sympathetic Dystrophy.) The pain associated with this disease is ranked higher than natural childbirth and amputation. Most of the days I feel like my feet (the limbs that are affected) are on fire. Recently I have had to take a leave from work due to the severity of the pain. With CRPS, you also deal with highly sensitivity called alloydonia (where the covers can't even touch my feet and I can't get shoes and socks on). Somedays even touching my feet is not possible. I have also been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and have pain body wide.
Products I am Reviewing:
The 2 products I was asked to review are The Warming CBD Muscle Rub & The Rejuvenation Lotion (also contains CBD oil). The Warming CBD Muscle Rub claims: is a best seller at The Fay Farm and has been designed for anyone with rheumatoid arthritis,
fibromyalgia, muscle and joint stiffness, strained, sprained and tired muscles. Infused herbs with both warming and cooling essential oils provide deep soothing relief. Made with organic in¬gredients: Sunflower oil, castor oil, olive oil, beeswax, shea butter, menthol, camphor, cayenne pepper, arnica, essential oils of rosemary, eucalyptus, peppermint, ginger, cassia, and clove (The Fay Farm)
The Rejuvenation lotion, The Fay Farm describes it as a blend of herbs and essential oils designed to relieve joint and muscle pain. Use our Rejuvenation Lotion when applying to areas that need to be absorbed quickly, like hips, knees, shoulders, etc. Notes of vanilla from peru balsam essential oil complimented with a delicious top note of camphor makes for a mild, almost decadent aroma. Made with organic ingredients: Purified water, hemp oil, grape seed oil, apricot kernel oil, emulsifying wax, stearic acid, argan oil, magnesium, white sesame oil, jojoba oil, essential oils, 200 mg. CBD oil, fennel, licorice, turmeric, valerian, gluconolactone and sodium benzoate (certified organic preservative).
Finding out if this really works….
My product from The Fay Farm arrived within 2 days! It was well packaged and I instantly loved the label. Fate would have it that I had just gotten home from my Physical Therapy session in the pool and I was exhausted & in quite a bit of pain. I collapsed in the recliner and opened up the Muscle Warming Rub and gently rubbed it on my feet. Within minutes the pain in my feet had subsided about 5 points on the pain scale! (I was in an 8-9 level of pain and went down to a 3-5). I thought it was a fluke and decided I would have to keep trying this for a week before I got on the internet and sing it's praises.
My dad happened to be at the house around the same time. He has Lyme disease and recently has had 2 knee and a hip replacement due to his joints deteriorating. He was also a skeptic but rubbed a little of the muscle warming on his aching knee. One hour later I got a text, saying he was in Walmart, walking around with no pain. Days later he was still raving about the relief that the rub had given!! ( guess I know what he will like for his birthday!)
Still Skeptical?
So was I. I continued to use the Warming Muscle Rub and continued to get results. Every single time I used it, I felt better and it lessened my pain. I liked the smell and it was small enough to put in my purse on the go. This was my favorite of the two products and I honestly recommend the product to everyone even if you don't have chronic pain! This product will take care of any sore neck or back ache you may encounter.
For The Rejuvenation lotion, I tried to use on my feet but it caused them to have a burning sensation (with RSD this is typical of most things so I want to caution those of you who may use that lotion on your RSD/CRPS limb). When I rubbed on my back or my legs when they were pain, it also dulled the pain and didn't burn like it had on my feet. Overall, I would use this for aches and pains before I would go to bed at night.
So what is this CBD oil stuff any way???
This stuff worked so well that I began to get interested in the CBD oil and did quite a bit of research. (Those of you who live with a Chronic Pain, you know you end up doing a lot of research yourself and even "enlightening" your medical team.) If you type in CBD oil in Pinterest you will find tons of blogs and articles on CBD oil for fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Health Review reports: Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive component of Cannabis that seems to have a wide range of therapeutic benefits. CBD is naturally occurring in the Hemp plant and according to the United States own government patent #6,630,507 "it supports the nutritional health of aging bodies. Cannabinoids are found to have particular application as neuroprotectants, for example in limiting neurological damage following stroke and trauma, or in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease."
So it is a part of the cannibis plant but CBD is not the component that gets you high… that is THC. CBD typically has less than 1% of THC so rubbing this oil on your feet is not going to make you feel anything, except for a decrease in pain. Much of the research actually shows that we are finding out that for the last 70 years we didn't know much about the Cannabis plant & the healing components that CBD provides.
Other areas where CBD may be helpful includes:
Fibromyalgia, CRPS/RSD, Anxiety, Inflammation, Spasms, Sleep Disorders, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetes, Alcoholism, MS, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Epilepsy, Neuro Disorders, Parkinson's (just to name a few)
But that isn't the only thing that makes The Fay Farm products special!
This is a direct quote from Michael, co-owner of the Fay Farm, "I would like to stress that the difference in our products is not because of the CBD oil we use. There is a variation in quality that can be perceived in the final product, but the true difference maker in our products is our infused herbs. No other company our size or larger infuses herbs the way we do and that creates the entourage effect that amplifies the beneficial properties of the CBD used. There is also a tipping point that gets reached with efficacy in terms of concentration of CBD used in a topical. Between 25 to 30 milligrams per ounce of topical solution, efficacy is maximized. More CBD added does not appreciably increase the effect." These products are definitely something special!
Go ahead and get ya some!
In Conclusion these two products that I reviewed, The CBD Muscle Warming & The Rejuvenation Lotion are both going into my regime of tools that I use to manage CRPS and Fibromyalgia pain that I have. I don't know about you but I spend thousands of dollars on prescriptions from big pharma every year and this is offering so much hope for many diagnosis without the Side effects!!! You heard it here first… This is the Bee's Knees and I am sure this is not the last CBD oil product that I will review..so stay tuned!
Order Here: The Fay Farm is offering a 10% discount & free shipping (to the US only-
sorry Virgin Islanders). Just type in "theinvisiblewarrior" when you checkout and the discount will be given. So what are you waiting for??????
Seriously though… order it!
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Beverly Hills, CA
Last week, I was able to take part in the Maxx50 challenge at TJ Maxx. They gave me a $50 gift card and told me to see how much I could find at the store for fifty dollars. If you saw the takeover I did, then you probably noticed that the options were endless. From beach towels, to designer tops- they truly have everything for the upcoming season! I grabbed a nautical beach bag for my Mum, a lace embroidered top for my sister and yes, I even found this floral dress for myself. It's such an easy throw-on-and-go piece for spring and I adore the ruffle off-the-shoulder detailing. The colors are light and beautiful and it's as perfect for your upcoming Easter brunch as it is a casual day of shopping. Oh and the best part? It's 16.99. I found it in the store and couldn't find the exact same one online but I linked some very similar options for you guys below.
Happy Monday!
Dress: c/o TJ Maxx (Found in store/ linked similar styles below)
Sandals: Coach (on sale here)
Clutch: Forever 21
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The Birth of the Bloat: When I First Discovered My Gut Problems
While I've always suffered from food allergies, my gut troubles really began my junior year of college. I was attending fashion school, simultaneously completing my bachelor's degree at a traditional 4-year school, and was holding a 3-day per week internship at a top fashion publication on top of my classes. To say I was a busy 20 year old was an understatement. Combine that with moving into a dorm that was the size of a cracker box with 3 other girls and you can kind of imagine how any stomach problem could go from zero to 100+ real fast. I didn't even know it then, but I am an HSP (highly sensitive person), so as you can imagine, this highly sensitive belly was not happy.
REWIND - Let's backtrack a bit here. By 19/20 years old (the age I was my junior...a.k.a. gut freak out year) we had already established my severe dairy allergy and my corn sensitivity. Because of my allergies and slight OCD separate dishes and separate sponges from my living mates were totally necessary and those came with some major "she crazy" vibes. I've since learned to embrace this about myself, but was not there yet then. So this was definitely a stress point. Oh, and let's not forget about the long distance boyfriend (who we will not speak any more of, as it was not Nic, the handsome man who makes his appearance in my Instagram stories from time to time).
Now that you're caught up, back to the gut story -- 2 months into my NYC experience I got to the point where my digestion was so slowed, and my bloat was so awful I literally could barely eat anything. So as all mommy's girls do, I called my own mommy freaking the f*** out one morning. That morning was the straw that broke the camels back. I had tried laxatives, magnesium drinks, the whole shebang and nothing was flowing. If you didn't already know, Mommy's are miracle workers. From across the country (in California) my mom made me a same-day appointment with one of the best gastroenterologists in NYC. I was in a cab and on my way before I could even get nervous about going to the doctor...I'm not a fan of the doctor, blood, or needles. Since I had coffee (duh) and managed to eat a few bites of apple that morning -- here's where it gets graphic -- they had to give me not one, but two enemas and were unable to sedate me all the way to take a look up my rear end. To be completely honest, the experience was kind of traumatic, for reasons best not to explain here. Even though things got messy the doctor and his team were really great. He explained I had IBS-C and this wasn't abnormal. It was just something I would have to learn to deal with to ensure a 2 week stop of food would never happen again. He told me to try taking the gluten out of my diet and put me on fiber pills, nightly Miralax, probiotics, and a heavy dose of magnesium. His advice was extremely helpful and got me through my crazy, but totally exhilarating NYC moment (a year). I returned home to California for the summer and then moved back to the midwest to finish up my senior year of college, in my very own apartment thank you very much. I've never been good at sharing #halfanonlychildsyndrom and the added stress of roommates, aside from my lovely boyfriend is more than my stomach can take. After a case of the stomach flu, I decided I didn't want to be on the fiber pills that were crazy orange colors and laxitives. I knew that couldn't be good for my system. That's when I started taking triphala. I had been doing some research on organic options and stumbled across this amazing ayurvedic blend. Ever since my discovery, I've been almost totally gut issue free as a result of following a gluten-free diet, taking a probiotic with breakfast and my other vitamins (like b-complex) and then the high dose of magnesium and triphala** in the evening.
It worked like a charm...until it didn't. Like everything in life, your body is constantly changing. If you've been following me on social at all. You would know that the past couple months have been flare up central for me and I have no idea why. It started slowly. For the past year, instead of my normal IBS-C, which meant getting totally constipated and having to relieve my body with an enema or the waiting game, I started throwing up. Then those about once-per-month vomit spells (sometimes in line with my period, sometimes not -- kind of thought I was onto something for a bit there) turned into gnarly sulfur burps. If you've ever had these, you know how disgustingly miserable they are. These bad boys lead me to stay away from cruciferous veggies and high sulfur foods. That brings me to the point I've been at for the past couple months, terrible bloat with no constipation, and sometimes major discomfort. Discomfort to the point where I can't do anything. I can't think about conquering the day, I can barely think about getting out of my pajamas...and if I do, it's to put on high waisted yoga pants. When it got to that, I knew I was out of my league. There's only so much "self treatment" one can do when they need to live their life. That's when I went to see the doctor and started my most recent gut journey.
To be continued with updates from my CT scan, colonoscopy, and MRI asap.
If you have ever experienced similar issues or are going through a guy journey of your own, I encourage you to share about it in the comments below. If you have questions or want to learn more about something I mentioned feel free to leave those there too or email me at email@example.com
Be well and don't forget to smile!


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Dairy Free Orange Cake
I whipped up this recipe the other day when I was making a pinata. It is absolutely delicious and I recommend eating it with whipped cream or alternatively greek honeyed yogurt (even though both are dairy) and strawberries. I rate this recipe at 5 stars as I had absolutely no issues with it. Enjoy my delicious cake recipe that provides you with your vitamin C, without the heaviness of dairy and fat.
1 cup of Self Raising Flour
1 cup of Almond Meal
1 cup of White Sugar
1 Egg (not necessary but good for binding)
1 cup of Fresh Orange Juice
The Rind of all oranges used for juice
- Preheat fan force oven to 180 degrees celsius. Use a 21 by 21 cm cake tin with a height of 5cm and cut a piece of baking paper that covers the bottom and sides of the inside of the cake tin. Put aside.
- Grate the orange rind (which is only the orange outer skin, not the inner white) and put aside. Use a hand grater and grate onto a plate. Squeeze orange juice into a cup and put aside.
- Measure the flour, sugar and almond meal and place into a large mixing bowl. Then add egg, orange juice and rind. Stir using a wooden spoon until the ingredients are combined and their are no more lumps of flour.
- Pour mixture into cake tin and then place in the oven for 20 mins. If it isn't cooked at 20 mins, place in oven again for another 5 mins. Note: Cake doesn't rise a lot and is very moist. Be careful not to overcook and lose the moistness.
- Remove from oven and leave to cool.


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HTC One X
HTC One X is the latest flagship smartphone powered by first Quad core (tegra 3) processor. It represent HTC's most premium mobile experience with a new level of iconic design and amazing camera and authentic sound experience. One X packs 4.7-inch HD WXGA display with the resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The powerhouse of HTC One X are NVIDIA's 1.5GHz Super 4-PLUS-1 quad core Tegra 3 processor with an integrated fifth Battery Saver Core and 1GB RAM. One X will run Google's latest Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) and new Sense UI 4, the new version of HTC's user experience that is introducing HTC ImageSense, a new suite of camera and imaging features like Superfast capture, f2.0 lens for best quality pictures, Video Pic (Concurrent Video/Still Capture) and Dropbox integration with HTC Sense.
For multimedia, HTC One X will feature an 8 Mega Pixel camera at back with an f/2.0 lens and 1080p video capture capability. There is also a VGA camera at front for video calls. Other features included are NFC technology, 32GB in-built storage, Wifi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, HSDPA mobile connections, accelerometer, proximity sensor, GPS and 1800 mAh battery. HTC One X will be available globally from leading mobile retailers by April 2012 and will challenge other quad core powered smartphones like LG Optimus 4X HD, ZTE Era and Samsung Galaxy S III. Stay tune for updates or follow @harrym20 on twitter.
Update : Google's next update 'Jelly Bean' (Android 5.0) will be launched by Q3 of 2012 and new quad core powered devices will be getting the update by the end of 2012.
Update : HTC have announced that all HTC One customers will get up to 25GB of free storage for 2 years on all Sense 4.0 devices. That's enough to keep more than 10,000 high quality photos. Dropbox is also integrated throughout HTC Sense 4, so its even easier to edit, save & share your documents.
Update : Orange UK have announced that HTC One X will be available from the network by the end of Q2 of 2012.
Update : HTC One X will be available from all the leading UK mobile operators. O2 & T Mobile have confirmed an April launch. Three & Vodafone are getting the device by May of 2012.
Update : HTC will roll out jelly bean update for One Series during Q4 OF 2012. One X is expected to get the upgrade during November 2012.


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By Derrick Ferree
When Your Mind Takes You on the Ride of Your Life
I'm a spy unlike any other, gifted with supernatural, psychic abilities and able to connect telepathically with the most beautiful woman this world has seen. I'm destined to, at least in part, prepare the world for End Times. Not only is there prophetic cosmic danger in the near future for all of us, but there has to be a group in control setting such a course in motion; a group that doesn't like me and my dashing wife-to-be. Luckily, I've set up a network to connect us all (those of us working against the evil) who understand my coded language. They are connected to Hollywood, independent news sources and the music industry. Much of what these would-be strangers, celebrities and news anchors are saying fits the code. Clearly, they are understanding my calls for help as my estranged female fantasy and I desperately wait for them to organize so that our mutual superpowers may combine to fight evil and fulfill the prophecy.
You know, I did work in TV in LA, and I did talk to some people when I was an activist on the streets. And, it is prophetic, and I am smart, too smart to be wrong. So clearly, I'm right. I've tested it out this time. I've been direct with the trustworthy people on the internet who find these bipolar adventures believable. I've kept it secret from family and friends because they would get caught in the crosshairs, not because they would calmly explain to me that I'm on a path leading back to the ward.
But I've been good. I've held down steady, productive work, and I'm fine. Never mind the binge drinking that would allow these delusions a resting place in my mind and silence the voice of reason. I'd find news to validate my visions, and it would be real; as real as possible so that I wouldn't have to accept that I'm not a character in X-Men or a prominent character in End Times lore. But some of my visions have come to pass. I must warn the people and save the girl!
(Sigh) Yikes. I can't believe that was/is me sometimes.
The problem is/was/will be that life to those of us with these, kind of, enjoyable bipolar delusions are going to crave them again. Especially in the aftermath of an episode where everything one has worked for, typically, is ruined, and the path back to that decent place in society is seemingly blocked. Usually, with such a bleak future carved out, the old delusions must be the solution, and we'll try to make it that. It comes from a lack of respect for what is good. Having lost a lot, I'm here to say, don't give up on what minor joys come from self-sustainability and productivity. There is no better feeling than independence, and all of us who've been in a ward for more than a week know that is true. Never forget the alternative, and never make the alternative an escape from the beauty of a simple healthy life.
Unfortunately, those of us with Bipolar I get the joys of schizophrenia with long-term ups and downs. It feels like a never-ending roller coaster ride, and the trouble, when not treated properly, is actually enjoying the ride. Now, life in general is a bit of a roller coaster, but I've begun to feel like those without mental illness fail to realize that they were born in a seat with functioning seat belts. We're not broken. We're just in a bad seat, but there are ways, thankfully, in today's world, to make that seat more comfortable. And there are times we should realize that the ride is serenely steady. It's fine to be just getting through the day.
There's a reason why superheroes remain fiction. It's because they can't sustain what we see on film. No one can. Remember that. There's a reason we don't have superpowers, because if we did, it would never stop. Some of us know how terrifying that is when the delusion spirals into paranoia—and it will. Realize that everyone, not just the mentally ill, has problems navigating life's more tedious times. Patience and care will balance and guide you.
A few days of adventure are not worth trading a few years separated from the life you should be living. This mantra helps me now, and maybe it can help you on your journey. So, buckle up.


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The 964th DANWAKAI(program)Announcement of the 964th DANWAKAI
(Danwakai: ERI Holds "Danwakai", a monthly meeting where its members present their
most recent academic and technical achievements, on a Friday of every month.
Danwakai is open to the public.)
Date: Friday, 13 October 13:30-
Place: ERI Bldg.2, 5th floor, Conference room1
1. 13:30-13:45
TITLE: Probing density structure of fault fracture zone with muon detector borehole in a borehole
AUTHOR: *Katsuya YAMAZAKI(Kanagawa University), Akimichi TAKETA
and Kentaro OMURA (NIED)
SUMMARY: We show current status and results of the muography detector
Which is installed in the borehole at Atotsugawa fault fracture zone.
2. 13:45-14:00
TITLE: OpenSWPC: An open-source integrated parallel simulation code for modeling
seismic wave propagation in 3D heterogeneous viscoelastic media
AUTHOR: *Takuto MAEDA, Shunsuke TAKEMURA (NIED) and Takashi FURUMURA
SUMMARY: We have developed an open-source software package, Open-source Seismic
Wave Propagation Code (OpenSWPC), for parallel numerical simulations of seismic
wave propagation in 3D and 2D (P-SV and SH) viscoelastic media based on
the finite difference method in local-to-regional scales.
3. 14:00-14:15
TITLE: A possible explanation for the coseismic electromagnetic signals
AUTHOR: *Hengxin REN・Yaochong SUN (Southern University of Science and Technology),
Makoto UYESHIMA, Qinghua HUANG (Peking University)
and Xiaofei CHEN (Southern University of Science and Technology)
SUMMARY: The combination of electrokinetic effect and scattering effect is
a possible explanation for the coseismic electromagnetic signals associated
with natural earthquakes.
4. 14:15-14:30
TITLE: Development of Historical Felt earthquakes Database Using Historical
AUTHOR: Akihiko KATAGIRI, Rei MIZUNO (HI, UTokyo), and Akihito NISHIYAMA


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Rick Schaier's Instagram handle, victoriancow, is full'a his collages (made with documerica photos?), paintings, and other well-curated mash-ups. He must be a busy dude because he's apparently also in these bands: Miniature Tigers, Alvin Band, and Spooky.
The first image I posted below -- the one with the Poseidon Nasa man -- caught my eye particularly because Mad Men was all about the moon landing last night (which is amazeballs; we have been to the moon: a leap for man(woman)kind, and all that). As for the second one: I love the colors and all the feathered dirty blonde ennui it's got goin' on.
To see more of Schaier's paintings, collages, etcetera, visit his Instagram account.


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gustatory center
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gustatory center
The center, primarily in the parietal lobes, that feels and interprets taste. Synonym: taste center; taste area
See also: center
a point from which a process starts, especially a plexus or ganglion giving off nerves that control a function.
accelerating center
one in the brainstem involved in acceleration of heart action.
appetite center
located in the hypothalamus; controls appetite.
auditory center
the center for hearing, in the more anterior of the transverse temporal gyri.
cardioinhibitory center
one in the medulla oblongata that exerts an inhibitory influence on the heart.
deglutition center
a nerve center in the medulla oblongata that controls swallowing.
diaphragmatic center
see diaphragmatic tendon.
emetic center
located in the reticular formation of the brainstem, this center controls vomiting.
eructation center
controls eructation in ruminants; located in the medulla oblongata.
expiratory center
one of the four respiratory centers (see below).
germinal center
the area in the center of a lymph node containing aggregations of actively proliferating lymphocytes.
gustatory center
the cerebral center supposed to control taste.
inspiratory respiratory center
one of the four respiratory centers.
lymph node germinal center
centers in lymph nodes where lymphocytes are produced.
medullary respiratory center
the center in the medulla oblongata that coordinates respiratory movements.
motor center
any center that originates, controls, inhibits or maintains motor impulses.
nerve center
a collection of nerve cells in the central nervous system that are associated together in the performance of some particular function.
center of ossification
see ossification center.
perineal center
see perineal body.
reflex center
any nerve center at which afferent sensory information is converted into efferent motor impulses.
respiratory c's
a series of the centers (the apneustic, pneumotaxic and medullary respiratory centers) in the medulla and pons that coordinate respiratory movements.
center-surround retinal organization
the arrangement of cells in the receptive field of the retina; the sensitivity of a certain spot in the retina is affected by what is occurring in adjacent areas.
swallowing center
deglutition center.
thermoregulatory c's
hypothalamic centers regulating the conservation and dissipation of heat.
vasomotor center
a combination of two centers in the reticular formation of the brainstem; includes a pressor and a depressor center.
vomiting center
see emetic center (above).


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In the modern age, the communication is much more than just talks. The type of communication has gone beyond oral and written forms. There are many other ways where one can have fast communication in the forms of written letters, emails and also video files. The basic mobile devices were having a limit of the form of communication by talks and written texts only, and that is why the smartphone emerged. With the evolution of the smartphone, the mode of communication has changed to a large extent. Now the majority of the users use applications such as messengers and emails only, as the internet has made them easier. It has played a pivotal role in the surge of smartphones, and today the basic phones are almost vanished from the market. Looking at more possibilities of larger market share the makers also have jumped into the field of production and sale of smartphones. One of the major players these days is the Oppo.
Oppo is yet another Chinese brand, and it is primarily based in the Guangdong province of China in the year of 2004. This is one of the newest brands in the Indian market, but it is slowly making its own customer base in India. The Oppo phones are gaining popularity because of their impressive and uncontested camera quality. The phones are itself marketed using the termselfie phones. This phone has the most advanced features, and if you are looking for a camera phone, then this might be just the perfect phone for you.
The Oppo F5 is has been recently launched andwill focus on the youth with 3 special function which is AI Beauty Technology. Thus, if you are thinking of buying a new high-end phone, before deciding on which phone to invest in it is imperative to know and weigh your choices. The all new Oppo F5 might just be the perfect choice for you more so if you are a teenager studying in college. Here is a list of detailed specifications that will help you to know about the phone.
Display and Screen
The Oppo F5 flaunts a big display screen of 6.0-inch (15.24 cm) which is an IPS LCD multi-touch capacitive touchscreen. It consists of a full HD display with a sharp screen resolution of 1,080 x 2160 pixels along with a density of 402 pixels per inch. The display screen is further covered by Corning Gorilla Glass v5 protection to secure it from scratches and minor knocks. Due to the larger screen and brilliant resolution, the user can have a better view of images as well as video clips.
The Oppo F5 has the 64-bit 2.5 GHz octa-core processor which is seated on a MediaTek MT6763T chipset to ensure a smooth performance. This processor is further paired with a massive 4GB RAM and Mali-G71 MP2 graphics processor. It is definitely a big boost to the high-end gaming requirements and also for running multiple applications at the same time. The phone runs on Android v7.1 (Nougat) operating system. The device is known for effective software with the help of which the user can enjoy multiple applications at the same moment.
With the smartphone, a quality camera is always expected by the users, and this company knows this fact very well. The Oppo F5 has a 16MP primary camera and is also equipped an array of features like Phase Detection autofocus, LED flash, Continuous Shooting, face detection and touch to focus, IPS Control, HDR shooting, etc. The phone clicks images and videos have a very high resolution and of superior quality. The 20MP front camera with AI-enabled beauty technology and this technology ensures taking perfect and impressive selfies. Due to its amazing camera result, only this device is much known as a camera phone.
Battery and Storage
The Oppo F5 consists of a 3,200mAh Li-ion non-removable battery. This restores the charge for a very long period,and you can enjoy added entertainment even when there is no charging facility around. The device is much in the debate due to its high battery backup.
The internal memory space of the smartphone is 32GB which can further be expanded up to 256GB with the help of a microSD card. This is enough to save a large number of media files and data files which include music files, films, etc. It also helps the professional users to have a number of images that can be used for the professional purposes.
Connectivity options
When it comes to connectivity, the options available are 4G (supports Indian bands), advanced Wi-Fi 802.11, a/b/g/n/n 5GHz, mobile hotspot, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS with A-GPS and a micro USB through a 2.0 slot. These connectivity options prove much useful when it comes to having the transfer of data to different devices.
The Oppo F5 price in India is 18990, and it definitely falls under the high price range phones available in the market.
The new Oppo F5 is perfect for teenagers or people belonging to a low age group. The phone has a stunning look and looks very smart otherwise. Coming to the configurations, this has a rather impressive configuration and a sturdy body as well. The configurations are updated and will ensure that your phone performs without any hindrance or backlogging. Oppo phones are best known for their front camera or selfie shooters. The high-resolution camera helps you to click the best high definition quality selfie, and the rear camera is equally remarkable. The battery backup is fairly well, and you have accentuated storage options as well. Moreover keeping the customer base in mind, the screen of the phone is protected with a gorilla glass which will make sure of protecting the phone without causing any damage to it. If you are looking for a phone now, then this might just be your perfect choice and all the more if you are a teenager.


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The big bee bummer: Marla Spivak at TEDGlobal 2013
Love A Bee
Our supermarket produce aisles would look very, very bare without bees. As MacArthur Fellow Marla Spivak explains on the TEDGlobal stage, this is something we should all be extremely concerned about: the dramatic drop in bee populations that's been taking place over the past seven years. (ReadThe New York Times' take
on the especially scary drop in just the last year.) In the United States alone, shares Spivak, while there were 4.5 million bess in 1945, thee are now about 2 million.


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Production on a third season of Netflix's "House Of Cards" has been delayed until mid-June pending the outcome of two separate Maryland Legislature bills.
Should they go forward, it would ensure another season of lucrative state tax breaks for the political drama. The series received more than $11 million in Maryland tax credits for Season 1 and is expected to receive anywhere up to $15 million for Season 2.
MRC is reportedly seeking a tax credit for Season 3 in line with the second season's $15 million. That's presently impossible as Maryland's current cap is $7.5 million. The two bills would effectively raise that ceiling to either $11 million or $18.5 million.
MRC has issued a letter effectively saying that incentives must be approved if the production is to stay in the state. It's estimated that production on the first two seasons contributed around $197 million into the local economy in fiscal year 2013.
Speaking of the series, it has been confirmed that around 2% of U.S. Netflix users 'binge watched' all thirteen episodes of the second season of the series last weekend. Based on subscriber estimates, that works out to around 668,000 viewers.
Between 5-15% of all subscribers watched at least one episode, with the average viewer having watched three episodes thus far.
Source: Deadline


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A big congratulations to Rob and Deanna for completing their PADI Open Water Diver through e-Learning with Roatan Divers!
Rob and Deanna completed their theory prior to their arrival with PADI e-Learning so that they could get in the water right away once they got to Roatan. Deanna was a bit nervous at first, but with each successful dive she grew more and more confident, and she and Rob were so comfortable by the last dive of their course that they went for an extra fun dive after their course was done. They got to see awesome things on all of their dives, including loads of turtles, rays and lobsters!
Great job, Rob and Deanna! Looking forward to seeing you next time for your Advanced Open Water Diver course!


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So, you're saying that your comment that banks were "forced to make loans" ISN'T true? Because they weren't, ya know. But I'm sorry that you don't know how to argue well.More Fail. You dishonestly claimed that I said it was the sole cause. I said nothing of the kind, which makes you 100% wrong. What was that about not arguing well? Quit while you're behind.And those causes, in your mind, are tied to banks being forced to make loans? Because if so, you're wrong. And I've also "posted at length about the causes of the crash", actually I was foreseeing it back in the fall of 2006, before it became a political issue. You, I'm guessing, notsomuch.There you go again. I researched the very first piece of legislation that aided the crash...all the way back to the mid-70s. Do some reading of what I've actually said sometime instead of applying the PA Ridiculous And Stupid Stereotype Filter. It's why the left side of the aisle here is such a joke.Dope, you're not even worth wasting the time to put any effort into arguing with. All you ever do is ad hominem. ROTFL. Says the guy who started it all in this thread. You replied to me and did so in an insulting manner. That means no whining from you if I decide to reply in kind.Sorry, but you're not allowed to ride in, insult someone, and then not get anything in return. Life don't work that way. You actually lived in my penalty box for years...I only took you out because you seemingly were posting reasonably polite things during the election. Now that it's over with, you seem to feel like you can run around the Fool and blast whomever you want with whatever invective you can think up.Life's too short to bother with that. I swear, sooooo many left wingers think they're entitled to insult anyone they choose.
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It's been a nice, long weekend, though I've been busy, it hasn't felt like I've gotten all that much done. Still, it was nice spending some time with the folks. Mom is very lonely, since she recently lost her dog, Austin. (R-I-P Austin.) He was such a cute little guy, now we all miss him. She got to spend some quality time with Chase and he loved that, I'm sure, so all is well again.
Been trying to keep off line for a bit now. Not posting too much but still staying active. It's hard to do photography and not do a lot of it online but lately it seems like, between the TV set and the Facebook pages, I'm spending way too much time wasting away and not enough time getting stuff done. I'll have to fix that.
In the meantime, this is my Aegean Sea shot a la Snapseed.
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During the time Jesus was on the earth he met many different people. As a result of these meetings, the people's lives were changed. No one more so than Zacchaeus the tax collector.
Being a tax collector in those days made you very unpopular with everybody. Your job was to take money from the people and hand it over to the Romans, who as the occupying force were unpopular with the locals. Zacchaeus the tax collector was rich because he took more money off the people than he needed to and kept the extra money for himself. But he was not happy.
He discovered that Jesus was coming to his town and felt the great teacher might help him. Zacchaeus was determined to meet him but when he got to the place where Jesus was due to arrive, there were crowds of people there first.
Zacchaeus being short of stature, could not see over the heads of the crowd. And no one was going to let Zacchaeus get to the front. In desperation he climbed a sycamore tree in order to get a better look. In doing that he opened himself up to ridicule. However he thought it would be worth it.
And it was, when Jesus passed by his tree and informed him that he would be visiting Zacchaeus later that day.
Zacchaeus was surprised that out of all the people Jesus could have spent time with, Jesus chose him. The people had wanted Zacchaeus to change his ways but they were not prepared to give him the time of day.
Jesus however was different. He made time for Zacchaeus. And as a result of Jesus' kindness towards him, Zacchaeus repented and volunteered to pay back several times over the money he had cheated the people out of.


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The photo above is taken from an episode of Waajeed's Dilla Breaks video series. It's from the recording sessions for D'Angelo's second album, Voodoo. Left to right: DJ Premier, D'Angelo, Jay Dee and Alchemist. Late 90s, New York City.
As the title says the photo speaks more than anyone could do with mere words. Jay Dee's vision struck much deeper chords within the hip hop world than you may think, or realise. I particularly like the fact that Alchemist is in this picture, as he's someone I feel is too often ignored. As Samiyam put it to me in L.A earlier this year, if you don't think someone like Alchemist belongs alongside the new school of producers than you are gravely mistaken and you don't really know shit.
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The United States Congress is made up of two distinct houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate is made up of 100 senators, two from every state, who are elected to the Senate every 6 years on a rotating basis, meaning that 1/3 of the Senate is up for election every 2 years. The House of Representatives features 435 members who are elected every 2 years.
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