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What are adolescents thinking?

Historically, medical professionals have seldom asked them directly about basic matters of health. A University of New Mexico researcher wondered if an anonymous study would better pinpoint adolescent concerns.

“Adolescents’ own reports on their health care experiences are rarely used in efforts to measure adolescent health care quality," said Mary M. Ramos, MD, MPH, an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics. "But, what concerns them is important in providing preventative health care counseling.”

Between 2011 and 2013 Ramos administered an anonymous electronic survey to 87 youths who attended UNM clinics. Questions included demographics, health risk behaviors and discussions with providers on recommended adolescent anticipatory guidance topics.

Results showed that not only do adolescents have concerns about their health care experiences, they are willing to share them when asked in protective settings.

More than half those surveys reported at least one unmet need for preventive counseling within the past year and 40 percent indicated an unmet need for emotional well-being counseling. Sexually experienced adolescents were more likely than those without sexual experience to report an unmet need for preventive counseling on an emotional well-being topic, according to the report.

The results showed that not only are collecting youth reports important, but it is feasible, in a busy clinic, to collect and use that information, Ramos said.

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July 27, 2005

Contact: Luke Frank, Senior Public Affairs Representative, 505/272-3679

ALBUQUERQUE , NM UNM Hospital (UNMH) has been named one of the most-wired hospitals and health systems in the U.S. for the second consecutive year and three years total.

The accolade is based on a national hospital survey that measures the use of information technology (IT) to accomplish key goals, including safety and quality; customer service; business processes; workforce; and public health and safety, according to the American Hospital Association.

Out of the 1,255 hospitals represented in the survey, only 100 were selected for this special recognition. UNMH is one of only 13 organizations in the six-year history of the program that has made the Most Wired list three times, and is the only facility in New Mexico to be recognized this year.

"We're enormously proud of the national recognition for our progressive work in improving patient care information and processes within the UNMH system," remarks Ron Margolis, chief information officer for UNMH. "Ultimately this translates to better health care for New Mexicans and an overall more efficient system within our medical care facilities."

The American Hospital Association contends that "most-wired" hospitals use a wider array of IT tools that can include computerized physician order entry; bedside electronic medication matching; automated alerts and reminders; physician portals and electronic patient surveillance and more.

"UNMH has a mission to serve all New Mexicans first with compassion, then quality and efficiency," adds hospital CEO Steve McKernan. "Striking a balance between high-quality patient care and financial responsibility in delivery of care is a tremendous challenge for a public hospital. Our evolving IT systems advance both. "

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center provides added value to health care through leadership in providing innovative, collaborative education; advancing frontiers of science through research critical to the future of health care; delivering health care services that are at the forefront of science; and facilitating partnerships with public and private biomedical and health enterprises. For more information on the UNM Health Sciences Center , visit .


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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Memory Game

So, have you ever been trying to make a connection with a student and they just sit there and look at you like you're crazy?  For the most part, students respond in a positive way as soon as they realize you are there to help solve a problem.  However, sometimes students are oppositional or scared or just plain shy, which puts a road block between the student and yourself.  I have found that turning the situation or problem into a game usually removes the road block.
One game I have found that almost all students enjoy is memory.  The cards in the photo above make up the Feelings Memory Game.  When students turn over cards or get a match  the perfect opportunity is created to get them talking about how they feel.  In this game I used the following emotions: worrying, anger, happiness, scared, silly, excited, sad, and surprised.  By the end of the game, I know what the student is thinking with each emotion, as well as what may trigger these feelings.  This game is in The Emotions Hub packet in my TpT store
The following are a few things to consider if you want to incorporate games into working with students.
~The amount of time in which it will take to play the game.  It is more beneficial to start and finish the game in one sitting.
~Use games that have easy rules to follow and simple scoring.  This will allow conversation to flow fluidly.
~Use games that will keep students engaged and on topic.
~When playing with a group, use games that can be played with a variety of ability levels.

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Old Navy Base

Pavilion Canopy, Riverfront Park, Old Navy Base, North Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved

Located on the Cooper River, the pavilion at the Riverfront Park offers an ideal setting for outdoor concerts. A huge canopy overhangs an open space creating a striking venue for music performances. The park was developed after the navy yard closed in the 90's so that the property would not fall into disuse. In addition to the concert pavilion, a playground, a military memorial, art installations, fishing piers, boardwalks, and plenty of wide greenspaces are included in the park.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Three Wooden Window Screens, Al Ain Palace Museum, Al Ain, UAE
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Although I have never been to the Alhambra of Granada, Spain, I imagine its design is rich in fanciful patterns, like these window screens in Sheikh Zayed's palace in Al Ain.

It maybe difficult to see at first, but this image actually shows three separate wooden window screens, on three separate planes, in three separate rooms and courtyards, all lined-up to make an intricate design within my frame.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Hopscotch Light

Garden Path, Middleton Place, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved

A garden path at Middleton Place is dappled with afternoon light...
Impressionist painters' light, some might say.
But the spots of light and shadow make me want to
try a game of hopscotch.

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Pokémon Go legendary creatures return for new event

Pokmon Go’s legendary trio of Groudon, Kyogre and Rayquaza will feature in a new event which begins today.

Rayquaza is the currently-featured Pokmon in legendary raids, but will be joined by December’s Groudon and January’s Kyogre for Pokmon Go Legendary Week.

The event – which is actually longer than a week, and will run from today until 5th March – will see developer Niantic total up the number of each legendary Pokmon defeated.

If more Rayquaza are defeated than Kyogre and Groudon, then the game will offer windy weather-boosted Pokmon such as the sought-after Bagon in eggs from 5th March to 16th March.

If more Kyogre or more Groudon are defeated, then Pokmon which prefer sunny or rainy weather will be preferred.

Rayquaza is the creature which the community will likely most want to win out in this battle, as players search for Bagon to finally evolve their Salamence (which do not spawn wild).

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not an empire builder? that's ok.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

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i recently read an article in glamour magazine written by actress zosia mamet. in the article she explains how our culture is particularly obsessed with "making it" and how if you "settle" for anything less you're somehow a failure. the article was written particularly for women, and i can only speak for myself, but i get it. i have been feeling that way for a while now. my day job is in admin and when i tell people this i get the general "oh" and head nod. the conversation usually ends there until i ask them what they do and they rattle on about their brain surgeon/criminal defense lawyer/organic farmer/baby teething ring inventor career. i say "oh" and give a head nod.

am i just being hyper self-conscious? or is zosia on to something? does success mean the same thing to every woman?

personally, i don't want to be the CEO of any company. i don't want to work 70+ hours a week. i don't want to be glued to my work phone or attend fundraiser dinner after fundraiser dinner. but yet i feel this unspoken (sometimes spoken) pressure to do all of those things. before breakfast. in high heels.

i have been stressing out lately about my work/career future. what does it look like? what should i be doing right now to take the next steps? i feel paralyzed by the choices and also the lack of choices it seems. is anyone else in this boat? does anyone else feel the pressure to DO DO DO? but, along the same lines, does anyone else feel content with not being the "it" girl? how do you battle those opposing thoughts?

for me, the best way i know how to combat those thoughts is to give them over to the Lord. my worries are not completely gone, but they are in much better hands than my own. if i want to Lord to lead me and guide me in my life, it doesn't make sense for me not to pray and give my insecurities and stresses over to Him. it seems the more i try to figure this particular area out on my own, the less clarity i have. since i have been more aware of that, i have felt more peace as i work in my current job and wait for the opportunities that lie ahead.

if you'd like, take a few minutes and read zosia's article. it was a really great and encouraging read, and it helped me realize that i am not the only one who struggles with this "success complex".

success doesn't necessarily come in the form of a big paycheck or shiny plaques or your name in the credits. success means working hard, yes. and success means trying and doing your best, but i think it really looks different for everyone. if you're a mom, maybe success means getting your little one down for an afternoon nap. if you are a student, perhaps success means working on that huge paper for a few solid hours before taking a break. this past weekend, success for me meant taking a big box of crap to goodwill. and i wasn't even wearing heels.

by the way, if you are a high-profile working woman who is wheeling and dealing with the best of them, i salute you. seriously. you are a rockstar. we need each and every one of you. some of the best businesses are run by women, and i am beyond inspired by all of the creative women out there who are making it happen. they work hard and i applaud them. this is more of a personal issue than it is me ranting at successful business women. not the case at all. i just get frustrated that this expectation of being all that you can be and then some seems so prevalent around me. thoughts from you, my readers? i'd love for you to weigh in!

what didn't make it to emma's instagram

Monday, June 23, 2014

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hey, all! happy monday. i hope everyone had a good weekend. did you get into anything fun? mine was a mix of family, friends, food, fun. apparently, my weekend was brought to you by the letter F.

last monday, i was honored to do a little guest post for emma over at the hippie memoirs. i had such a fun time putting it together, and i am so excited that i get to feature her on humming right along today! i can't remember exactly how i found emma's blog. i was probably browsing comments on someone else's post and clicked on her name. i am so glad i did because it led me to her wonderful blog! it was one of those times when i knew immediately that i had stumbled upon a really great space. emma is creative and inspiring and has excellent taste in music. she loves the Lord and her friends and family. her instagram feed is flawless, and she has a great sense of style. oh, and she's super sweet and kind and has been such a dream blog friend! she is moving to nashville this summer and there may or may not already be talks of an epic road trip in our future. fingers crossed.

today, emma is going to be taking over my "what didn't make it to instagram" series. but first, a little Q and A with the lovely girl so we can all get to know each other a little better. and heeeeere's emma!

1. What do you most like to do in your free time?

I love to travel and explore, even if that means just jumping in the car and driving without intention. I'm also a big reader and I love spending time in bookstores and coffee shops. And then, of course, hanging with friends, listening to records, and writing. I'm also pretty addicted to online shopping :)

2. What creatively inspires you?

Lots of things inspire me! It can be a great book, a song, a design, or even an individual. I feel like I am most inspired by people who live without limits and embrace life to the fullest.

3. Do you like to cook/bake? If so, what is your favorite thing to make?

I definitely bake more than I cook. My favorite thing to bake would have to be cupcakes. One summer I worked my way through a cookbook making a different cupcake each week!

4. Why did you start blogging? And how has your blog changed over time?

I wanted to be able to combine my love of photography and writing and have a place that was all my own where I could document my life. I was inspired by other bloggers and thought a blog would be a good creative outlet. Over the years I think I've definitely become more concrete with my blog posts. My blog is still first and foremost a place for me to write about my life, but it has also become a place to express myself and to meet super rad people (like Lacey)! Another thing that's changed since I first started blogging is that I don't pressure myself to post everyday. That just became so much of a hassle and it was to the point where I was posting content just to post. Now I try to put up around 4 posts a week which gives me a nice breather and is a way to ensure that each post is thought out rather than just thrown together.

5. What are your top three albums or artists of all time?

This is such a tough one...

"Underneath" by Hanson
"Dreamboat Annie" by Heart
"Barton Hollow" by The Civil Wars

6. Who do you admire and why?

I definitely admire my parents and my pastors. There are several people in my life who have gone out and chased their dreams no matter what the odds and they've done so without compromising their character or their beliefs. Those are the type of people that I admire most!

7. What is your favorite movie?

My favorite movie would have to be "Across the Universe". The music, the sets, the story- I love it all! Other than that, I pretty much love anything starring Rachel Mcadams.

8. Sweet or savory?

I'm definitely a sweet-kind of gal. Bring on the sugar!

9. What are some things on your summer bucket list?

So far I have a few trips planned but I definitely want to do more traveling, I'd love to see the fireworks in DC for the 4th of July, I want to spend as much time at the beach as possible, and no summer is complete without a Ferris wheel ride!

10. What is your recipe for happiness?

I think that happiness is found in loving yourself, in loving life, and in loving others. Although it's not always the easiest thing to do, if we strive to love, even in the toughest situations, we will be rewarded with happiness in one way or another.

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Top left: Hair always looks its best after the stylist does it.
Top right: Flipping through "The Kinfolk Table" for recipe inspiration.
Bottom left: Nothing better than a cold Starbucks on a hot day. (I take my black tea with a dash of lemonade. It's so good!)
Bottom right: I love front porches decked out in American Flags during the summer time.

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Top left: Puppy Kisses are the best kind.
Top right: It wouldn't be a proper Sunday night without a bubble bath.
Bottom left: Some days, getting out of bed is the hardest part.
Bottom right: This weathered little building outside of my office always reminds me of something out of a movie.

emma, thank you for being such a wonderful friend and guest posting for me today! i love all of your non-instagrams! it's fun to see what you're up to, and, hello, that starbucks drink actually does sound really delicious. i might just have to try that myself. please head on over to emma's blog and follow her along on all of her adventures. she's the real deal!

blackberry blackberry

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

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dan and i took a day trip home to see my family in southern pines this past saturday and had a lovely time. my parents have a little garden in their yard as well as a blueberry and blackberry bush. neither berry is quite ripe (maybe a couple more weeks?), but now i can't stop thinking of blackberry desserts! do you guys have any favorite blackberry recipes? or even another kind of berry dessert that you like to make? here are a few that sound quite delicious to me.

blackberry oatmeal crumble bars

chocolate blackberry cake

cherry, blackberry, and almond crisp

blackberry cheesecake

lemon blackberry tart

summer fruits, make my dreams come true.

guest post-10 things i love

Monday, June 16, 2014

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hey, ya'll! happy monday and all that. hope you guys had a great weekend! did you get into anything fun?

i am guest posting over on the hippie memoirs today. the ever cool miss emma and i have become bloggy friends and have coordinated a couple of fun guest posts for you guys. she has a series called "10 things i love", and today i am taking it over! head on over to read a little Q and A about yours truly and then see what i'm currently digging.

make sure you read through her posts and get to know her! she is super creative and sweet and has the best taste in music. basically, i want to be her. or at least be her friend so she can rub some of that coolness off on me. thank you, emma!

internet gems. part six.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

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black and white photos in color. this is blowing my mind.

apparently recent country music is just one big audible vine. (credit goes to lori for this one.)

this coffee cart is craaaazy, and i want it. right, emma?

this girl is funny (and awkward), and her outfits are on point. her friday confessions are always entertaining.

a playlist that ROCKS. so many good tracks. do yourself a favor and click on that link. DO IT.

on this blog you will find the cutest little boy in all the land. don't pretend not to be interested. have a look for yourself.

i attempted to make homemade turkey meatballs last night, and they left a lot to be desired. i don't know where i went wrong except probably when i thought i could make homemade turkey meatballs. this little recipe looks much more doable. it's a shrimp. on a chip.

people magazine just made my day by putting jimmy fallon and his adorable baby on their most recent cover. this guy makes me LAUGH.

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surprise date

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

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my man surprised me with a date to the north carolina museum of art on friday night. i showed up at his apartment wearing a dress and he was like "we have to go somewhere nice with you looking that good." or something to that effect. seriously. where did this kid come from?

i hadn't been there since high school so it was really cool to look at all of the new stuff. i'm not a high brow art history expert so i'm sure much of the art appreciation was lost on me, but it was still fun to walk around and ohh and ahh over certain pieces and scratch our heads at others. (art is a loose term, yeah?)

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is there an art museum close to any of you that you have been to? do you have a favorite artist or exhibit? a favorite time period of art?

june mix

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

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hey, babes. it's still spring, but it feels like summa summa summatime. every year i am determined to get through summer with a smile on my face. i somehow think i am going to start magically liking it. i think "this year will be different. i will not have to wipe sweat from my brow when i walk from my apartment to my car." and every year i am DEAD WRONG. but it's ok because i just got the cutest maxi dress from target, and when i feel sad about the dog days of summer, i will pull my dress out and put it on. in my air conditioned apartment.

let's do this thing with the music already.

june mix

runaway : mat kearney

black out days : phantogram

lady luck : pickwick

do : young man

saint catherine st. : sea wolf

slow motion : phox

feels like coming home : jetta

time to run : lord huron

where the spirit left us : okkervil river

lay your cards out : polica

happy june tunes!

much thanks

Monday, June 9, 2014

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welcome to the shortest post in history. just wanted to thank you guys for following along this little blog of mine. i don't always have the most exciting things to say or, let's be honest, the most consistent posting schedule, but i am so flattered and excited that you guys take the time to stop by and share your sweet comments. you guys are the best! thank you for reading and humming right along.

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

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linking up with jenna and anne today for a "currently" post!

cooking: i cooked up a storm this past weekend. my boyfriend was in colorado for several days, and i thought it would be nice to stock him up with a few meals upon his return. i made sesame garlic pork loin, classic potato salad, pasta salad, and shortbread chocolate chip macadamia nut cookies. he was not the only one who benefitted from this cooking frenzy.

watching: castle season four on netflix. i have no idea who even watches this show, and i am really behind in the series so i don't think i will ruin anything if i say THEY FINALLY KISSED. that's all.

planning: weekend trips. i don't have a big vacation on the horizon, so i am looking forward to planning some short weekend trips to the beach, my hometown, charleston, charlotte, etc. weekend trips are sometimes my favorite trips because the planning/travel time is usually pretty minimal and you can really focus on enjoying your time there.

reading: still working my way through the ghost at the table and just started evolving in monkey town. good reads so far! and since we're on the topic, i mentioned in this post my goal to read a minimum of one book a month this year. i am happy to report i am still on track! we're in june and halfway there. don't fail me now, good intentions.

wearing: this new maxi dress. it has pockets for my necessary items. lip gloss and chocolate. i am the happiest girl on the block.

head on over to the link-up to see what everyone else is "currently" up to!

coffee talk

Monday, June 2, 2014

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on friday i was craving coffee from one of my fave coffee places, bean traders. it's right next to a grocery store and as i needed to get some orange juice see where this is leading.

i got an iced coffee and on this very rare occasion i put half and half in it. i always drink my plain coffee black, but i was feeling indulgent so go full fat or go home.

i love this coffee shop for several reasons. it's super close to my house, it's literally across the plaza from my gym, they have tons of tables and seating areas for working, and they have the most amazing caramel lattes. i have taken both my mom and my dad here for coffee dates, i have taken my roommate, i have taken out of town friends. this got me thinking. i want to take YOU on a coffee date. yes. i would like to treat both you and i to coffee here. this is what we might talk about...

i would probably tell you that i'm very happy to be chilling with you at a coffee shop because is there anything better? friends + coffee = deep soul happiness.

i might ask you if you're learning anything cool lately-a new hobby or a book that's interesting you or maybe something in your spiritual life.

i'd tell you about this class i'm taking next week about finding and creating work you love. because i need help in that area. not so much the finding work i love but the creating it part. i'm trying to jump start my craft hobby into more than just a hobby! i would also ask if you had any advice for me.

you would have to tell me about your summer plans. i'd want to know if you have any vacations or trips planned-big or small. i love to travel so it's fun for me to hear about other people's adventures.

and since we were at a coffee shop, i'd ask you what you go-to coffee drink of choice was. important issues, people. important issues.

so, how about it? coffee on me?

this coffee date post idea was inspired by betsy! check her out over here.
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Hungarian Helsinki Committee wins prestigious human rights award

Index reports that the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, a non-governmental organization that provides legal support to migrants and refugees in Hungary, is a co-winner of the 2017 Calouste Gulbenkian Prize, which was handed out today in Lisbon.

The Gulbenkian Foundation honored the Hungarian Helsinki Committee together with Australian lawyer Jane McAdam, for “their invaluable respective contributions towards defending human rights, in particular those of refugees.” Both the Hungarian NGO and McAdam will each be awarded the sum of 50,000 Euros.


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Shauna is a member of the Blood Spiral as one of the members of the Blooded Circle alongside Wind under Rassimov. She particularly has an axe to grind against the Casterwill family, desiring to destroy Sophie Casterwill.

Shauna and her brother, Rassimov, have had family disputes with the Casterwill family spawning from the centuries-long conflict between the Casterwills and the Blood Spiral. Shauna was called by Rassimov to ambush Dante Vale's team and she was also present when Rassimov fell on purpose in one of his own traps. S1E24

She later took part in several Blood Spiral missions, such as the recovering of Void, the search for the Legendary Titan of Rebirth Phoenix and recruiting new members for the Brotherhood. source? Although surprised by her brother´s betrayal and death, she fought against the Huntik Foundation and the Casterwill family when they reached the Spiral Mark. source?

She is not one to be described as "delicate." Shauna is angry, bitter, and determined. She will get the job done. However, her determination is sometimes clouded by personal issues. She often has trouble fighting the urge to stamp out Sophie Casterwill, as opposed to following her objective. This was demonstrated right from the moment she was introduced in The Secret of Two Generations she was shown to have trouble controlling her temper when her brother told her and Wind that there would be a Casterwill among the enemy.

Shauna respects her brother's wishes albeit with some reluctance. If it were not for him, she would be completely feral. Her loyalty to the Blood Spiral is stronger than her bond with her brother, she callously remarked following her brother's death, after he revealed his true motives, "serve[d] him right". source? She also seems to have some respect for her partner Wind.

Shauna is extremely fast, very strong, and quick of mind. As a member of the Blood Spiral Brotherhood, she has access to a multitude of the powerful Blood Spiral spells such as Newfury. Among her Hecto-Titans, Shauna can invoke Ash to attack the opponent while evading attacks.On her first appereance she defeated the combined efforts of Lok Lambert and Sophie Casterwill, and according to Lok, Shauna is even faster than Rassimov.

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  • Shauna's name is the feminine form of the name Shaun, which means "Jehovah's gift" or "Jehova is gracious" in Irish.

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Wednesday, 14 March 2012

The fundamental factors necessary to maintain good Health are: Exercise Breathing, and Nutrition.

When I was young, and growing up in the beautiful and natural countryside in the heart of Ceylon, a small rural village called "Gurutalawa" there were no "supermarkets" only a village stores. In the towns, cities and larger populated areas there were "multi-product stores" and they cannot be compared to the "supermarkets" of today. Food today, as with all other products offered in supermarkets, are based upon the tried and tested business model “stack it high, and sell it cheap". Food and products generally are rarely grown or made in the country in which the supermarket is located, but which are rather imported from abroad, very often in countries and regions by people being paid poor wages.

We knew that much of the food we purchased and valued so much was grown by the Ceylonese, and very often local farmers. We enjoyed access to village so small, family owned, "high street" or village shops greengrocers, bakers etc which offered only fresh, natural produce, sold by traditional shopkeepers who truly cared about the customer not their money. In stark and sad contrast, the foods to be found in today's so called "supermarkets" are grown in massive volume, and heavily contaminated with a chemical cocktail to artificially increase growth density and size yield and to ward off or kill insects and plant diseases none of which are remotely natural.

The traditional specialist store has become extinct, to the detriment of humanity. Even foods labelled as "organic" which is really no more than a marketing ploy are not entirely natural, just more natural than today's "mass produced" products. Not only are such mass produced foods lacking in nutrition, especially compared to the truly naturally grown counterparts, but also the chemical cocktail that permeates through this food can be not only toxic, but also "systemic" spread throughout the body, including brain and cumulative the body cannot remove them so they increase in concentration and deadly toxic effects throughout the course of a life. These foods are allowed to be grown and sold only due to the fact that the large, multi-national agro-chemical cabals control governments and other agencies who "bend the rules" without any regard for human life or wellbeing.

In all of these factors we must always consider that those multi-national cabals, banks and governments who would seek to control humanity for their own purposes, are in a very, very tiny minority compared to the 7 billion people living on this planet. Those directly behind all these atrocities in fact most likely number in the thousands. However we must all accept equal responsibility. While people use and encourage supermarket chains, banks, and so on, and continue to elect the very governments  who perpetuate,  encourage  and accept payment from those who would seek to control the Human race, then  everyone is equally responsible, and everyone must accept the potentially dire consequences. There can be no finger pointing or apportionment of blame. The cabals, banks and governments only get away with what they are getting away with because they are supported by the population as a whole through implicit and willing participation. A further insidious and highly dangerous trend over the last few decades in particular is the rise and spread of so called "fast food" and other so called outlets known as "ready meals" sold by the supermarkets.

It is a fact that nutritional diseases such as obesity, diabetes, colon and other cancers, heart diseases, liver and kidney diseases, allergies etc are not only accelerating at an alarming rate, but also afflicting people of ever younger age. Child obesity is rife. An increasingly higher percentage of the population is now classified as "clinically" or "morbidly" obese. Fast food generally is largely responsible, along with unhealthy lifestyles generally. Fast food may not be too toxic, in an of itself, but fast food lacks any useful nutrition and is also full of saturated fats. Pre-prepared, often ready cooked and packaged supermarket foods are a different matter, and perhaps one of the most insidious trends. Notwithstanding how and where these "meals" are prepared, in order to render them suitable for supermarket shelves, they are heavily adulterated with preservatives, artificial colours, artificial flavours, artificial preservatives and other toxic chemicals.

Again, humanity is collectively responsible. If people did not purchase and eat these "products" there would be no market for them, and they would no longer exist. Humanity must take the lead by initially no longer supporting the international cabals, banks and other "special interests" and become self-empowered. If we refuse to support these entities, they will die plain and simple. If we continue to support these entities, then the "future" of humanity is uncertain at best, catastrophic at worst, and any situation in between. Human Beings are "designed" to eat meat and dairy products and digestive system is actually "designed" to eat natural plant foods, this is a fact.

How natural is it to drink milk designed for a young baby calf until it is fourth months old? Cattle have a totally different anatomy and digestive system compared to that of Humans and the mother's milk is "designed" by nature accordingly. The same applies to "dairy cow" milk derivatives including cheeses, yoghurts etc.

If you cannot grow your own crops, you can definitely grow your own seed sprouts, which can be grown in the home, with very limited space, and in just a few days. Seed Sprouts are super-foods, and natural foods, containing all the nutrients the Human Body requires to remain fit and healthy in every way. Humanity is fully empowered to make all these changes. Depending on what Humanity chooses, collectively and individually. One Person Could Make All The Difference. Please Do Whatever You Personally Can To Potentially Make That Difference By Sharing This With Everyone You Know, And Ask That They Do The Same.

The need for ample exercise is self-evident and well documented generally. If we do not engage in sufficient regular exercise there can be many ramifications. As well as not "burning" and converting energy, and the muscles becoming progressively weaker, one of the most important life-sustaining organs in the body the heart also becomes weak leading to heart disease, respiratory issues and other consequences that can profoundly impact Heath.

Breathing however is also an absolutely crucial, life-sustaining bodily function. This may, to most, be self-evident, after all, if we do not breathe, then we "die". Now, the primary role of breathing for the physical body is to allow Oxygen to enter the lungs which in turn oxygenates the blood, ensuring that all every vital organ and cell in our body is supplied with Oxygen, which is crucial for Life almost All Life. If the brain is starved of Oxygen, for even a few minutes, the brain will first become damaged, and will then cease to function altogether. The same for the Heart.

When we exercise or engage in "physical exertion", we breathe harder and faster than is the norm, causing the heart rate to increase so that sufficient oxygen enters the body to supply the vital organs which are working hard and burning energy. Now most people perceive breathing as self-evident a natural, automatic process. While this may be true, breathing varies considerably in both quality and effect. There are various "types" of breathing:

Throat Breathing: This is the type of breathing that most people have become accustomed to, yet is the unhealthiest. Although Breathing is an automatic process under the control of the Subconscious Mind, the Subconscious Mind, as we know, never makes decisions as to how best to do anything. The Subconscious Mind will accept the quality of breathing that the Conscious Mind, the Ego; is most used to, which becomes "normal".

Breath is the coming and going of Life and Death. As such a high and central focus is placed upon "right breathing" among other disciplines. Breath also brings Energy in to the body. Shallow breathing, of the sort that many people are accustomed to, therefore only brings a fraction of possible Energy in to the body in any one breath.

Chest Breathing: Chest breathing is a more healthy way to breath. In chest breathing the rib cage is visibly moving in and out, resulting in more oxygen and the Energy coming in to the body, and being more widely distributed.

Many might believe that all breathing takes place through the nose or mouth. However, due to the porosity of skin, and the fact that what people think of as "skin", like all physical matter, does not actually exist as such, we can breathe in through any part of our body or the whole body, by focusing breath on that part of the body. In this way we can breathe Energy directly in to a major organ for example and focus it within that bodily organ. This is a very powerful form of self-healing. There is no disease whatsoever, known or yet to be known, that cannot be completed, permanently healed through the Power of Mind and Right Breathing. We may discuss this in more depth in future, but for now we have focused on our main subject of more "conventional" breathing.

Tuesday, 6 March 2012

I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again.

#1. Be Real
Call it being authentic. Call it being yourself. The fact is that few things are as powerful as standing in the presence of a person who is really comfortable in their own skin. What I am suggesting is that you speak with your unique voice and that you live under your true values and that you present the real you to the world around you. Please trust me on this one. I promise you that when you get to the last hour of your last day, you will regret having lived the life society sold you versus the life that you knew deep within was meant for you.

#2. Smile
Sure this sounds obvious. But what makes greatness is the daily executing around simple ideas. And if smiling during good and hard times was so easy, then why is it so hard for most people? But no matter where you are, a quick and genuine smile to a stranger always connects, Uplifts.

#3. Use People's Names
A person's name is the sweetest sound to their ears. And yet, it's so very easy to forget to go the extra mile and remember and then use someone's name. World-class communicators get that when they address people by name, it brings them closer and makes them stand out.

#4. Look People In The Eye
Okay. I really need to rant mildly on this one. Sure we all have our smart phones, iPads and PCs. But this new way of communicating where our mouths move while we speak to the person in front of us but our eyes stay on the screens before us sends a message to that person that they just are not that important. The best gift you can give a customer teammate loved one is the gift of your presence. In this age of easy digitization, giving the human being you're communicating with 1000% of your attention is a spectacular method to lead the field. So, look people in the eye. Engage with what they are saying. Make them feel special. No, make them feel for the brief moment they interact with you, that they are the most important person in the world.

#5. Be Honest
Again, simple, I know. But leadership and success really does come down to the daily doing of a series of fundamentals staggeringly well. Be the most honest person you know. Let your ethics drive your behaviour. And please remember, anyone can be honest when times are easy. The true measure of your leadership is how honest you are when everything's falling apart.

#6. Choose Good Words
Walked into a new restaurant that advertised breakfast until 11:30 am. It was 11:50. I asked the man behind the counter: "Is it possible to still get breakfast?" His instant reply: "Absolutely not." Now I understand this man wasn't trying to be rude. He was most likely unskilled with his words. Just not a great communicator. But his words had impact (as all words do). A more effective communicator could have said, "I wish we could but we've just switched over to the lunch menu. I think you will love it. Common in and give it a try." It's all in the language. Instead, his words caused me to try his competitor and to think that this is a restaurant that just doesn't care that much.

Six pretty fundamental yet powerful ways to amp up the impact of your communication focused on appreciating relationships. Try them. Apply them. And innovate around them. Those around you will be grateful you did.


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Friday, April 17, 2009

Kid 1 got accepted to Interlochen summer camp for the arts. She will be studying classical voice under some of the best instructors in he country for 6 weeks.

Until a few weeks ago, I had no idea what Interlochen was...I still don't know much, but those in that world say its a very good thing.

Way to go kid.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Journal it...

Not complaining. In fact, very blessed. My cup runneth's how:
- In the throws of an acquisition in Puerto Rico. Comes with 7 great employees, 20% more business and a footprint that gives us the entire Caribbean Basin.
- We close on PR April 30, prepping a retirement party for the outgoing "man", and prepping to bring the family down on May 1 for the party and the weekend.
- Looking to buy a building in S. Florida to get out of our rent situation and build some long term equity. Narrowed down the hunt to a primary, now trying to deal with financing, looks like we'll move our office in November if all goes as planned.
- In two weeks Kid 3 and I go on his 12 year old trip. He was gracious to Dad and wants to stay local...a day at Disney, a Day at Disney Quest and Nick Hotel, and Day 3 at Adventure Island at Universal...staying at the Contemporary one night and Nick the next.
- Just hired a new sales associate that is really working out...and putting pressure on one I should have fired long ago...may still need to fire.
- I've eaten 7 lousy meals in a row, with a couple of bad snacks mixed's this do ya:
Wed. afternoon, Duncan Donuts combo, coffee and two donuts on the ride south to get me through, Burger and Fries for dinner at Sports Bar, Pancakes for Breakfast, McDonalds for lunch, BBQ club sandwich and fries for dinner, Eggs and Chicken for Breakfast, Burger and Fries for lunch and about 4 servings of Recees Pieces this afternoon...I was doing well for about 3 and 1/2 weeks and just blew it. Thank goodness I still excercise.
- How bout my Rays going into Beantown and taking 2 of 3...nice way to start the season.
- Spanish Lessons are cutting into my reading.
- I'm having a hard time churning through my book on John Adams...Atlas Shrugged is next (all 1200 pages of it) bride is begging me to read The Barbarian Way again...says that my current state of grace would make it a much better read than 3 years ago.

Thats all for now...

Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Top 10 in my bracket...

My friend and second college (suitemate) hosts the mother of all brackets for the NCAA tournament. 58 participants this year.

Yours truly finished tied for 7th.

(Pops collar for the first time ever - not usually very good at these things)

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Not the Van Halen song...the country.

I was blessed with the business opportunity to spend all of last week in Panama. Although I spent 75% of all the available daylight time in meetings, the 25% was really nice, and my wife was able to come along...100% of her time unscripted.

Highlights included dinner at one of the Canal locks overlooking the Canal operations, some group volleyball in the pool, lots of quality time with my wife...

but by far the coolest takeaway was a tour we took into the Rain Forest.

It was 6.5 hours long tip to tip. We arrived a boat launch by way of a nice ride with our tour guide in his car. At the boat launch were several dug out canoes. And when I say dug out, I mean hand dug out from a large tree, approximately 4 feet in diameter and 30 feet long. Each canoe had a 30 hourse outboard and a driver. Up front was kind of a mate...he helped people in and out and worked this long pole to get us out of tight spots.

Did I mention that neither had any clothes on, except what appeared to be a home made thong with a washcloth hanging in front? These guys looked the part...tribal ink everywhere, chisled bodies...had they spoken english, I may have felt my marriage may be in jeopardy.

Anyway, the scantally clad hosts took us upriver to a waterfall to go swimming. Once we beached the canoe, we hiked about a 1/4 mile inland to this beautiful 50' waterfall with a lagoon at the bottom. Since the natives set the tone for attire, figuring out where to change for a swim wasn't a problem. Needless to say, our modesty found us finding a nice large, smooth rock to set a spell and watch nature at its finest. A few minutes into our stay, almost as if staged, 5 9-10 year old Indian boys, dressed like Dad, hike up and proceed to start diving off cliffs and playing king of the mountain on this fallen log. It was just fun watching them have fun.

After water sport, we hiked back to the canoe and set off for their villiage.

They took us up to a large hut, elevated 5' off the ground (to protect from animals). No water, no power, no heavy problem. These folks had it wired. This hut was masterful, and all of the others were too. The chief proceeded to explain to us how they live, how they get their materials, what they do to earn money (host tours and sell their wares - carvings, baskets, beads, etc.). As he is talking they fed us lunch...fried fish and plantains (a native banana)...very tasty.

This chief has been in charge for 12 years...he runs unopposed and the tribe loves him. He's 48 years old and early in his tenure he went into Panama City for a month to learn Spanish. Once he knew Spanish, he went to America to figure out how to host tour groups. Then came back and taught his tribe with the goal of being totally self sufficient from the Govn't. They charge $25 per person for the tour, and they price their wares based upon how long it takes to make - the going rate is $1 per day.

We bought a basket for $40 and a carving for $35. Our guide says that you can negotiate...but it felt kind of crappy telling someone their time was worth $0.83 per day, not a dollar. So we paid list price.

The lessons were countless. Lots of thinking goes on in 6 hours in the rain forrest. I'm sure those Indians are plenty wise too...they get to think all day.

I would be happy to answer any questions...

Monday, February 02, 2009

A Prophet Ministry

Thoughts come in waves.

Recently my friend posted about a book titled "Why I'm not Emergent, by two guys who aren't" or something like that. I didn't read the book and probably won't, but was very impressed by the quote that Brent posted from the book. My paraphase, which I've quoted 100 times since reading it is...

"Now that we know how many belly button hairs we have, it's time to transform. The Gospel is about Transformation, not wallowing in our issues."

So on a date the other night, we were talking about the need for a "prophet ministry". I mean, I know it sounds harsh, but its like we just find ourselves solving everyone's problems that we hear about. Biblically, it is a gift, right? And if managed effectively, it could work right? The councelling ministry is made of all mercy-gifted people...and they are great at dealing with grief issues, moral dilemas, etc. The prophet ministry could be where you send people that don't listen to the counselor. So you get a nice gently dose of "I hear you, have you considered trying this?" And if that has no send them over to see Jeremiah.

Like the young couple who are tapping into the benevolent fund, we know that the wife could substitute teach at the local Christian School, while the husband stays home with the kids to recoup. Jeremiah would tell 'em..."you should be ashamed of yourselves for tapping that's not for you."

And the couple with marriage problems...who seem to have really strong personal Christian convictions, but just can't cross over to give their spouse some grace...Jeremiah could solve that problem in like 30 minutes...just imagine.

So I mention my idea to the Executive Pastor and Chairman of our Deacon Board last night in passing...'cause they tend to be the resevoir for this type of stuff...and they chuckled and said something polite.

But at the core...I seriously doubt that people really want to change. And I can't figure out why.

So, here's what I want from you...

1. Is there a place for a "prophet ministry" in the local church?
2. Why do people seem content to stay screwed up?

Friday, January 23, 2009

More on "Me, Myself, and Bob"

Let's just say that the last 40 - 50 pages of "Me, Myself, and Bob" rocked my theology. Well, rocked may be a strong word...but strongly reinforced my current view on things may not have been as attention grabbing.

The book is definitely worth reading and buying...but the end makes it a must read for our "earn our way into the Heaven Hall 'o Fame" crowd that permeates middle class Christianity.

Vischer goes as far as to say that his mid-America conservative Christian upbringing created a cauldren in him that was equal parts ambition, God pleaser and Christian. He says his MTV inspired vision to become a Christian Walt Disney was so out of whack theologically, and so intoxicating in the moment, that he didn't even realize how outside the lines he had gotten. It took losing everything ($44 million business to a $12 million judgement against him, followed by a requisite auction of everything of value in the company - that's a $56 million swing or loss - literally overnight) for God to get his attention and to realize that God doesn't need him.

God "reveals" his plans for us very selectively. Until then, our part is to do what Noah did before God revealed his plan to him..."Noah was a righteous man. Noah walked with God."

Frankly, I'm a planner. I have long range plans, intermediate plans, annual plans...most of which feed a master plan that I hope will get me on a different plane or level...maybe even to the Christian Cooperstown.

I need to do better at "walking with God".

Thanks Phil.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Books I'm Reading

Outliers by Malcom Gladwell. I'm biased here, but Malcom Gladwell is my favorite author. He could write poetry on toilet paper and I would buy it. His previous two books The Tipping Point and Blink were homeruns. I might like this one best of all. The premise is on what makes people successful. He takes the age old arguement of nature vs. nurture and turns it on its head. It's not just the obvious...that both make exceptional people...but how exceptionally successful people got some amazing breaks, and how societies can learn from what breaks can be orchestrated. I like books that make me think, and this one did that.

Me, Myself, and Bob by Phil Vischer. First, he's my age (plus or minus a few months) so his entire upbringing brings tremendous nostalgia. Second, he's a creative type, raised in Christian circles who became an exceptional success in his field...if you've read previous posts, you can see this has been an angst issue for me lately. Probably the neatest thing is that he gives credit to MTV for inpiring him. He watched it a lot. And as a churchy-youthgroup-kid he felt moral tension watching Madonna gyrate to "Like a Virgin" in the 80's. Rather than spray paint her garage door with "repent" (his words), he said I need to do he made Veggie Tail videos. That's just cool...and he was 15 when he got the calling. Oh, and the financial lessons of this book are priceless.

Czar by Ted Bell. I'm a sucker for Bourne-like male-oriented entertainment...and that's what Ted Bell gives you. A mindless, action packed, respite from reality...for me, it filled the void over the holidays until 24 started up again. And, it was a great read.

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Tuesday, July 24, 2007

"Mo Miles" Hybrid Car Stolen!

Hard to believe this, but my beloved "Mo Miles" Honda Civic hybrid car was stolen this past weekend. Apparently, the police recovered the car somewhere in the middle of Cincinnati. I plan on picking it up sometime tomorrow, and I'm hoping the damage is minimal. At one level, I'd like to believe folks are so crazy about hybrid cars here in Cincinnati that they want to steal them, but the reality, I think, is that "Mo Miles" was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Well, actually, it was right in front of my house. Losing this car would have been tragic. This car has been the subject of so much drama throughout it's brief, yet storied, career.


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The General Dental Council (GDC) is consulting on draft new statutory rules regarding registrants' indemnity arrangements. The proposed rules cover the information that dentists and dental care professionals applying for registration or restoration, or seeking to renew their registration, will need to provide to the GDC about their indemnity arrangements. The requirement for GDC registrants to have indemnity has been in place for many years. It is set out in the 'Standards for the Dental Team' as something that is expected of GDC registrants. The consultation is open from 8 December 2014 - 9 January 2015 and you can respond here: The GDC's priority is that patients who suffer damage should be able to recover any money they might be entitled to through compensation, in the event of a successful claim

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I'm Definitely Not Dead

I woke up really early on Wednesday morning for no reason.  In retrospect, I can see it was probably my body's way of telling me that I might die later that day, so I better get the hell up and start enjoying the shit out of life.

My life that morning was not particularly enjoyable.  I felt like my internal organs had been punched by someone who is really enthusiastic about punching and therefore punches a lot.  In fact, they love punching so much that when they finished punching my internal organs, they moved on to punching my skin and all my muscles and also my eyes.

I don't own an accurate thermometer, but I once calibrated the thermometer I own using an accurate thermometer.

The thermometer read 102.3, so by my calculations, I was running a fever of about 103.5.  I took a couple aspirin and tried to get some work done.  That's when I wrote/illustrated this post.  I may have also responded to a few emails.  If you got an email from me last Wednesday that didn't make a lot of sense, I apologize.  I wasn't drunk.  I was just very ill.

I eventually gave up on trying to be responsible and just sat on the couch staring off into space really intensely.

That evening, my friend called to ask me if I'd like to meet her and another friend for drinks.  I didn't feel much like drinking, but I was feeling a little better and I'm almost tragically impulsive, so I was like "heck yeah I'll meet you guys for drinks!" Then I staggered into the bathroom to try and clean myself up enough to go out in public.

At the bar, I ordered tea because I was really, really cold and even though I'm impulsive and irresponsible, I know enough not to complicate illnesses with alcohol.  The bartender looked at me like I was the first person ever to order raspberry tea in a bar.

I was able to enjoy my tea for approximately five minutes before I started to feel emergency-nauseous and had to run to the bathroom. The next little bit is kind of a blur for me. I know that I passed out in the bathroom. I don't know how long I was out, but my first thought upon waking was "OH MY GOD I HAVE A BRAIN TUMOR!!!!!! I KNEW IT!!!"

I knew I should probably go to the hospital, but I'm still too poor for insurance, so I tried to convince myself that I was okay and I should just crawl home and sleep it off.  I tried to stand up, but I ended up head-butting the wall and crumpling to the floor again.  I lay there on the ground staring at some graffiti that just said "poop poop poop poop poop."  I started wondering whether that would be the last thing I ever saw.  It was a depressing thought for a few reasons.

After several more unsuccessful attempts at getting to my feet, I finally made it.  I used this as an excuse to not go to the hospital.  "Hey, look at me!" I thought.  "I'm doing great!

I staggered out of the bathroom and toward my friends.  I remember my limbs making all sorts of spastic movements as I tried to glide along and look like nothing was wrong.  I ran into the wall and ricocheted off into the other wall.   It felt like I was competing against my need to go to the hospital:  if I could stay upright, it meant I was fine and goddamn it, I was not about to lose that game and give up the entirety my newfound income just to make sure I wasn't dying.

I finally made it back to the bar and collapsed onto it.  That's when I lost the game and decided to go to the hospital because I was legitimately scared of dying.  That's also where things get hazy again.  I remember the next 20 minutes in little clips.  There's me lying face down in a puddle on the bar, blowing little bubbles in it while trying to breathe.  Then I'm being carried out of the bar.  Then I'm being driven to the hospital.  I was breathing really fast; I remember that because once we got to the hospital, the intake nurse kept yelling at me to slow down my breathing and I couldn't.  My entire body was shaking convulsively and I felt more cold than I have ever felt in my life.  My blood pressure was 70/35.  When I caught a glimpse of those little numbers on the screen, I immediately regretted ever knowing anything about medicine because my knowledge only contributed to making me feel positive that I was going to die.  "Well," I thought, "this is it.  My last words are going to be 'fuck you, I can't breathe any slower!'"  It was all very dramatic.

As is often the case with medical emergencies, it was not immediately apparent what was wrong with me, so the doctor called for tests. Lots and lots of tests.

Blood samples are easy because they are passive.  You just lie there and let the nurses stick needles in you until they are done.  But urine tests require your active participation.  When you are in the throes of death like I was, providing a urine specimen is a veritable quest.  I could have rewritten The Iliad about my experience peeing into a cup.

I was still having a lot of trouble maintaining consciousness, so the doctor had to supervise me in the restroom.

I knew I had reached a pretty low point in my life.  There I was, halfway unconscious on a toilet; trying my hardest to pee into a tiny plastic cup and not on my own hand or the floor.  It sounds like a very simple goal to accomplish, but it isn't. I was crying quietly and drooling on myself.  I didn't even care that a stranger was standing there watching the whole pathetic situation. In that moment, I had no dignity.

Despite my herculean efforts, the urine test didn't tell them anything.  The blood test showed a slightly high white blood cell count, but other than that, it was normal.  The only thing that even hinted at what could be wrong with me was my heart.  After looking at my EKG, the doctor was like "Your heart is being weird." And I was like "Why is it doing that?"  And the doctor was all "I don't know."

Four hours later, I wasn't dead and the doctors still couldn't figure out what was going on, so they sent me home.

As I'm sure is the case with many of you, I walk that thin line between hypochondriac and a normal level of concern about my health.  So when I go through a terrifying medical saga only to come out the other side with a tentative diagnosis of "weird heart," I panic a little.

The past week has basically just been a string of moments in which I feel almost positive that I'm going to die.

I still don't know what is wrong with me, but I'm definitely not dead and I'm feeling a lot better, so that's good.

The Alot is Better Than You at Everything

As a grammatically conscientious person who frequents internet forums and YouTube, I have found it necessary to develop a few coping mechanisms.  When someone types out "u" instead of "you," instead of getting mad, I imagine them having only one finger on each hand and then their actions seem reasonable.  If I only had one finger on each hand, I'd leave out unnecessary letters too!

If I come across a person who seems to completely ignore the existence of apostrophes and capital letters and types things like "im an eagle and im typing with my talons, so dont make fun of me cuz this is hard," I like to imagine that they actually are an eagle typing with their talons.  It would be a hassle if you had to hop in the air and use your feet to karate-chop two keys simultaneously every time you wanted to use the shift key to make a capital letter.   Also, eagles lack manual dexterity, so I can understand why they'd want to leave out apostrophes.  Eagles are all about efficiency.

But there is one grammatical mistake that I particularly enjoy encountering.  It has become almost fun for me to come across people who take the phrase "a lot" and condense it down into one word, because when someone says "alot," this is what I imagine:

The Alot is an imaginary creature that I made up to help me deal with my compulsive need to correct other people's grammar.  It kind of looks like a cross between a bear, a yak and a pug, and it has provided hours of entertainment for me in a situation where I'd normally be left feeling angry and disillusioned with the world.

For example, when I read the sentence "I care about this alot," this is what I imagine:

Similarly, when someone says "alot of _______", I picture an Alot made out of whatever they are talking about.

If someone says something like "I feel lonely alot" or "I'm angry alot," I'm going to imagine them standing there with an emo haircut, sharing their feelings with an Alot.

The Alot is incredibly versatile.

So the next time you are reading along and you see some guy ranting about how he is "alot better at swimming than Michael Phelps," instead of getting angry, you can be like "You're right!  Alots are known for their superior swimming capabilities."

Someone Should Probably Kill This Post With Fire

I put up a poll a couple days ago to try to gauge how you guys would feel about me putting a couple ads on my blog.  I allowed you to pick multiple answers, so the data might be skewed slightly, but even still, the results were a little surprising to me:

Don't you think you guys are being a little melodramatic about this?  Did you know that 224 of you are dead now?

You should really try to die less easily.

And to the 162 of you who are going to come to my house and kick me in the face (even though half of you are probably dead right now due to overlap in the results):  I'll be wearing a steel-reinforced hockey mask.

Anyway, the ads are up.  There are three of them.   I know next to nothing about SEO, so the ads that show up are going to be pretty random.

And in case any of you are worried, this is as far as I'm going to go with monetization on this blog.  (I had to bold this next part because even after posting about this on Facebook, Twitter and my blog, I am still getting comments/emails about how I better not put pop-ups on my blog.)

You will never see me write a paid review of anything.  I will never molest you with pop-ups or pop-unders or anything that flashes or moves or causes my page to freeze.  There will be no pop-ups or moving things.  None.  Ever.

That little box of text in the sidebar is it.  That is what I was making a big deal about.

That being said, I do want to make this whole advertising thing more entertaining for you guys.  So what I'm going to do is run AdSense until I can get some direct advertisers who will allow me to design my own ads.  So, direct advertisers, here is a sample of what I can do for you, based off of product-requests from my readers (via Twitter and Facebook):

While I recognize that I probably won't be getting advertising from Macintosh or Adobe Illustrator, it doesn't hurt to court them a little.  However, someone needs to take down Charmin Ultra because their thinly-veiled dingleberry jokes are getting kind of annoying.

IN OTHER NEWS:  I haven't been posting as frequently.  You have probably noticed this.   I knew I wouldn't be able to keep up that crazy 7-day-a-week posting schedule I had going last month, but I think I can manage 3 or 4 posts a week pretty indefinitely once my life settles down a little.  So just in case you were worried, this lapse in posting doesn't mean my blog is in its death throes.  On the contrary, it means that my blog is doing so well that I've been too busy to write a post every single day.

I have been inundated with emails about Spaghatta Nadle, so here you go, weirdos.

Spaghatta Nadle encounters the comments section of icanhascheezburger...

And now two guest strips by Boyfriend:

Okay.  This post was a monstrosity.  All the separate parts were okay, but when I put them together it just came out all weird.  Like putting A1 steak sauce on a banana.

UPDATE:  I've been asked a few times about whether clicking the ads makes me money.  The answer is yes, but you can't just go clicking on every ad because you like me.  I wholeheartedly appreciate the sentiment, but Google classifies it as click-fraud and I'll get in trouble.  However, if you see something that interests you, feel free to take a look at it.


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11 November, 2009

Music News Net is reporting that Josh will be joining a host of other stars to pay tribute to Neil Young at the 2010 MusiCares gala to be held in Los Angeles on Friday 29 January, 2010. Other stars performing include Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones, k.d. Lang, Dave Matthews, Red Hot Chili Peppers, James Taylor, John Mellencamp, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Wilco, and Jackson Browne.

Back in 2008, Josh joined Neil at his Bridge School Benefit where they shared the stage in this great version of Harvest Moon.

And should you wish to re-live the memories of Josh's other Bridge School performances (including performing with the Smashing Pumpkins), you can go to this blog entry.

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My career—my passion—is entirely focused on doing anything I can to Empower, Inform, Connect Creative Professionals™. I’m extremely lucky that I’m able to make a living doing that through writing books and articles and appearing at conferences and in videos and webinars. I love doing all that, but in all of those activities there’s one thing missing—discourse. In all those media it’s me doing the talking and everyone else the listening, reading, or watching. Out of all the different types of work and projects I do for the creative professional community, the most interactive is my training and consulting, but even that is limited to certain companies and groups, in certain places. I want to have a conversation with any designer who has the time to sit down for an hour and talk, no matter where he or she happens to be at the moment.

So, inspired by my friend Mordy Golding’s Fridays with Mordy weekly webinar, I’ve started Tuesdays with Pariah, a Designers’ Discourse.

In these weekly free web connect sessions I’ll be sometimes instructing in software like InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, or something else, and at other times talking about the business of design, such as intellectual property rights for creatives, helping non-Web designers get online, tax considerations for freelancers, and anything else that you bring up. Throughout the presentation and after, Tuesdays with Pariah are a conversation where I hope to learn as much from you as you learn from me. Think of it as a bunch of creative folk getting together over virtual coffee and talking, teaching each other something new, or debating different sides of an issue designers face.


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Braille NT Greek Resources

Links to resources found on the Web, upcoming events, get-togethers, and other cool stuff that Greek lovers should know about.
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This site Bartimaeus Alliance of the Blind, Incorporated has braille resources, including grammars, Greek NT, etc.

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I am studying for an MTh at Oak Hill Theological College, London, England. My current goals include gaining fluency in reading Koine Greek, and possibly doing some research in the grammar/discourse of the NT.

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Welcome to the forum, Joe! Your interests coincide with the forum's almost to a T.
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Monday, July 20, 2009

Generations and Evangelism

Generations and Evangelism

MEDIA ADVISORY, July 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- Generational differences affect the way people interact, whether at the grocery store or around the dinner table. World Gospel Mission wants Christians to explore how those differences affect evangelism.

During this month on the Unsolved Ministries in Missions blog, WGM is asking believers to discuss how generational characteristics might change their approach when sharing the message of Jesus Christ.

"It's obvious that someone from the Baby Boomer generation and a Generation X-er think differently about many things," says Tim Rickel, vice president of Development. "We need to talk about these things in light of sharing the gospel."

Cross-generational evangelism, generational differences both in the United States and in other countries, and seeking unity in the body of Christ are all part of the discussion. Participants can look at information from Barna Group, one of evangelical Christianity's most trusted statistics source, Christianity Today, the Bible, and other sources to delve into this "unsolved ministry."

"Rather than be alarmed at the way a 16-year-old looks at life as compared to the way a 60-year-old would, we need to explore those differences because they can help us find ways to talk about Jesus with people of all ages, from all places, and from all backgrounds," says Rickel.

Have some ideas about reaching out to people from different generations? Join the conversation.

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World Gospel Mission disciples believers to become missions-active Christians. As an interdenominational missionary organization, WGM partners with individuals, small groups, college groups, and churches to intentionally address the physical and spiritual needs of individuals and communities. Learn more here.

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Monday, January 26, 2015

Musical Monday: M.I.L.O. - "Farvel til 09"

 Some friends of mine met Milo Martin, aka M.I.L.O., a few years ago at the GI Film Festival in Washington, DC.  They watched his film at the Canadian Embassy, then went to dinner with a Canadian Admiral.  Yeah, filmmakers live weird lives.

Anyway, M.I.L.O. is an internationally famous rap artist, from Denmark, who joined the military to fight the Taliban.

This music video was shot using footage from his time in Afghanistan, and is kind of his "going away" to his family, before he left.

Just watch it and remind yourself every damn day that:
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Fangs, Fur & Fey Giveaway Hop: Complete Set of Unlikely Friendships for Kids
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Fangs, Fur & Fey Giveaway Hop: Complete Set of Unlikely Friendships for Kids

Welcome to the Fangs, Fur & Fey Giveaway Hop!
This week-long blog hop has a very special and interesting theme: Fangs, Fur & Fey. With over 100 blogs participating, you'll have plenty of chances to win a nice prize, including books and gift cards! After entering my giveaway, please use the linky at the bottom of this post to visit other blogs and see what you could win from them!

I have the perfect books to give away for this hop: a complete set of Unlikely Friendships for Kids by Jennifer Holland. A $24 value!

In this new children's book series, the New York Times bestseller Unlikely Friendships is rewritten for younger readers in large print and shorter sentences. It consists of three hardcover chapter books: The Monkey and The Dove, The Dog & The Piglet, and The Leopard & The Cow, each featuring five heartwarming and inspiring stories.

The chapter book format is perfect for young readers, who are likely to gain a sense of accomplishment from the short and easy to digest stories. Although the books are intended for kids ages 7 and up, younger ones can enjoy the stunning photos inside each book and read the intriguing stories with the help of their parents. By revealing the unusual ways in which animals of different species help each other, the books teach children about love, friendship, and the amazing bond between all living creatures.

To encourage independent reading, each book includes an Animal List featuring black silhouetted pictures of the animals in the stories along with a brief description of the animal, and a Word and Phrase List with definitions of difficult words throughout the books.

Unlikely Friendships for Kids books can be purchased at $7.95 each. Any book in the series alone makes a great gift for young animal lovers. The complete set is only better!

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North Iceland Scarf Tunnel Project Completed

North Iceland Scarf Tunnel Project Completed

When the new tunnel in Hédinsfjördur connecting the towns Ólafsfjördur and Siglufjördur opened in Fjallabyggd municipality in north Iceland on Saturday, a, 11.3-kilometer long hand-knitted scarf was stretched through the tunnel.

Frída Gylfadóttir with her scarves. Photo by Tina Bauer.

The scarf was the idea of local artist Frída Gylfadóttir. "The scarf symbolizes the soft, warm, human connection between our towns, which should be cherished," Gylfadóttir explained. The original goal was to knit a 17-kilometer long scarf for the entire length of the new road but as 11.3 kilometers proved long enough to stretch exactly from the mouth of the tunnel to its end, the knitters left it at that.

The new tunnel means a lot for the people of the region. "The road runs 60 kilometers through the highlands. We live in Siglufjördur but my husband works for the fish factory Rammi which also has offices in Ólafsfjördur. In winter it sometimes takes six hours to drive there and back—through the tunnel it only takes ten minutes," Gylfadóttir said.

From Siglufjördur. Potos by Tina Bauer.

The new tunnel also makes the peninsula Tröllaskagi more attractive for tourists. Until now Siglufjördur, the northernmost town on the Icelandic mainland, was a dead-end.

As a result, few tourists traveled there, not even to pass through the town, which is populated by 1,200 people and has notable museums, including a folk museum and an award-winning herring museum.

Residents have high expectations for the new tunnel. "That is probably why people reacted so positively to the scarf project," Gylfadóttir said.

In January of this year she started recruiting knitters. "An incredible 1,025 people have contributed. The youngest is ten-year-old Haukur Orri Kristinsson and the oldest is 94-year-old Nanna Franklínsdóttir."

From Ólafsfjördur. Photo by Tina Bauer.

People from all around the world sent in scarves, including Canada, the US, Norway, Estonia, Germany and Switzerland. Sometimes just a short piece of fabric was contributed and other times 700 meters was sent in. "Everyone has their own personal reason for knitting,” Gylfadóttir said.

Later the scarf will be cut into individual parts and sold for a good cause. The giant project could be financed mainly because wool company Ístex gave Gylfadóttir a discount on yarn.

Gylfadóttir and her husband moved to Siglufjördur in the early 1990s. "We wanted to stay only one year but we’re still here," she said, explaining that the warm-hearted people and the cohesion in the town were the reasons for them deciding to stay.

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Hamlet: The Shakesperience by William Shakespeare

Hamlet: The Shakesperience

By William Shakespeare

  • Release Date: 2012-11-01
  • Genre: Theater
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A Hands-on Experience with Shakespeare
Experience Hamlet in an unexpected and exciting new way with The Shakesperience, which combines an engagingly touchable interface + remarkable audio + photos and illustrations to create an interactive Shakespeare experience unlike any you’ve ever seen.

Get Into Reading Hamlet Faster
Our at-your-fingertip features allow you to more quickly immerse in and engage with the text.

At Your Fingertips
•Complete glossary with embedded explanations (more than 1,300 terms!) allows you to immediately translate words you don’t know into contemporary English •The result? Reading Shakespeare is easier and you’ll “get” the play much faster. Simply put, we’ll change the way you read Shakespeare.
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First in a line of groundbreaking ebooks, Hamlet: The Shakesperience takes you from the page to the stage with audio embedded right in the scenes.

Shakespeare’s plays come alive in performance, and you’ll hear some of the world’s best, including:
•Sir Laurence Olivier’s breathtaking 1948 performance as Hamlet •An historic performance by Sir John Gielgud  •Sir Derek Jacobi acts as your narrator and explains the differences between each performance – you’ll experience scenes changing based on how they’re performed! •And much, much more
Our visuals come directly from some of the best performances with galleries that burst off the page with photos, production notes, set renderings, and costume designs.

The BEST of the iPad
The Shakesperience makes magic happen with all the best features of your iPad, including:
•Touch, tap, and swipe your way through the play •Feature-packed but in a compact file size and no wifi needed! •Full highlighleries that can be swiped and enlarged bring the play to life
Developed with leading Shakespearean scholars and ideal for students, Hamlet: The Shakesperience’s dynamic special features enhance the experience and make it the most friendly and fascinating Shakespeare you can imagine:
•How does an actor “Speak Shakespeare”? Former voice coach to the Royal Shakespeare Company Andrew Wade shows you  •A full cast of actors explains how they approached their roles •Hamlet as performed - the view from the director’s chair of Kenneth Branagh •Hamlet in pop culture, including the most famous soliloquy in history — “To be or not to be.”
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Terri Bourus is a Professor of English Drama at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis where she directs the IUPUI-New Oxford Shakespeare Project. She is the Founding Director of Hoosier Bard Productions, the theatrical arm of the New Oxford Shakespeare, and is a General Editor for the NOS project. Dr. Bourus has published widely on Shakespeare’s texts and on Shakespeare in performance, especially Hamlet, and on Theatre History (Middleton, Fletcher, and Shakespeare). She recently directed Young Hamlet (based on the First Quarto of Hamlet), and Shakespeare's so-called "lost" play, The History of Cardenio. Dr. Bourus is the recipient of several prestigious university research and teaching awards including the Research Trailblazer's Award, the Claude Rich Excellence in Teaching Award, and seven Indiana University Trustees' Teaching Awards.

  • It's gimmicky and full of errors

    By Philologist
    Anyone who buys a full length video of a good performance of Hamlet, such as Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi (not full length), Oliver 1948 Hamlet and get an Arden Edition copy to read will be better off. There are errors in vocabulary and explanation that tells me the preparers of this iPad edition did not consult scholarly editions. For example hold it a fashion and "toy in blood" is incorrectly explained as "idle fancy, toy connotes childlike" even though anybody who could understand without this explanation: Laertes basically saying "Due to his youth he is flirting with you, making an amorous sport out of you." When read carefully his following words confirm this without a doubt. ACtually this speech lasts a long time and Laertes struggles to scare and talk sense into sister, even though he himself in Paris he is a player.