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Do you need to eat 100% raw food for success? How much raw food is best?

Recently the New York Times ran an article in their online blog section entitled “Growing Up on Raw Foods” where the author discussed whether or not it is safe to raise children on a 100% raw food diet. I found this article to be very interesting for a number of reasons and I am so happy that it highlights some important factors to consider when transitioning to a raw food or vegan diet.

All information in this article is for educational purposes only.
It is not for the diagnosis, treatment, prescription or cure of any disease or health condition.

How much raw food do you need to eat for success?

Getting Iron and B12 on Vegan or Raw Foods

First, the author points out that children who eat a vegan or raw food diet have higher risk of anemia and vitamin B12 deficiency. As many of you know, I am a huge advocate of eating dark leafy green vegetables, which in my opinion, are the most important food to add to any diet, whether it be a vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, Paleo, diabetic, heart healthy or weight loss diet. In fact, I wrote an article called My Boyfriend Followed my Raw Food Diet and Got Anemia to try and get people thinking about eating more leafy greens for a good vegan source of iron. B12 is also a valid concern (and actually meat eaters are often deficient in B12 too due to low absorption); for that I always recommend a high quality B12 supplement. Note: I do not recommend liquid B12 supplements because many people develop gum sensitivity and/or nerve pain in the teeth from B12 in liquid form.

Accepting your % of raw food

But, the highlight of this article for me was to read about how some well-known raw foodists are changing their 100% raw food status and are eating more cooked food in their diet:

“Some longtime raw-food evangelists are rethinking their devotion. Jinjee Talifero, who runs a raw-food education company with her husband, Storm, in Santa Barbara, Calif., was 100 percent raw for most of the last 20 years, until about a year ago, when financial and other considerations made it difficult to continue feeding their five children, ages 6 to 19, that way. “It was always like a borderline thing to keep enough weight on them,” she said, and getting proteins from cashews and almonds was proving too expensive.

Her children also ran up against social problems. “They were socially isolated, ostracized and simply left out,” said Ms. Talifero, who now incorporates cooked food in the family’s diet.

Sergei Boutenko, 29, a filmmaker in Ashland, Ore., ate only raw from 9 to 26, and for years his family preached the virtues of the diet. But, he said, “there was this constant hunger,” and the raw children he met seemed “underdeveloped and stunted.”

He now eats about 80 percent raw, with occasional meat and dairy. “When it takes 15 hours to make a raw food lasagna that wipes out two days of your life, it’s better to just make a vegan or vegetarian lasagna and move on with your day,” he said.”

The Daily Mail UK website had an article on raw food recently where Australian raw food advocate and follower of a fruitarian or 80-10-10 diet Freelee the Banana Girl explained that she remains ‘raw until four’ – meaning she eats no cooked or heated food until 4pm.

These articles make me so happy because finally, the raw food world seems to be letting go of the 100% perfect raw food pedestal. Even Gabriel Cousens (author of Conscious Eating) says that you can get the same results with eating an 80% raw food diet as you can with 100% raw food, but it will just take you a little longer to get there.

A high raw food diet is usually more than 2/3 or 66% raw food, and 80% is excellent

The conclusion: It’s ok to eat a high raw food diet, as long as you focus on quality of food and:

  • Choose organic fruit and veggies wherever possible
  • Prepare your food with loving intention
  • Avoiding processed foods and chemical food additives
  • Eat cooked food without guilt (because you are 100% human!)
  • Cook your food in healthy ways without heated oils, frying or charring the food

Remember, balance is the key to success. As Dr. Bernard Jensen says, “One cup of coffee won’t kill you, but one glass of orange juice won’t cure you either.”

What’s my % of RAW?

I was 100% for 2 years until I started traveling more and then I dropped down to 90% raw to accommodate my schedule, eating plain steamed veggies, an occasional plain baked potato or organic brown rice. After 8 years on the raw food path, I now sit comfortably at a high raw food diet which means I eat 85-100% raw food. My daily diet consists of green smoothies, green juices, huge salads, sprouts, nuts, seeds, fresh wheatgrass shots, homemade sauerkraut, kombucha and occasionally some organic cooked black beans, chickpeas, steamed vegetables, veggie soup with homemade broth, organic brown rice or red quinoa. I mostly follow the Hippocrates Diet or Ann Wigmore style of eating. Technically speaking, I am not a vegan because I do eat raw organic honey and other bee products like royal jelly on occasion. I made some mistakes with my raw food diet nutritionally along the way, and I’m going to reveal all my lessons learned in a new ebook, so stay tuned!

If you’re going to keep your new diet habits as a healthy way of living for life, it has to be a sustainable for life. Many experts agree that you have to eat at least 50% raw food to start seeing and feeling results (more energy, improved skin, better digestion, anti-aging & cellular repair, reversal of disease). Whether you’re eating 60 percent, 80 percent, 90 percent or 100 percent raw food, the most important thing to allow yourself to be is 100% human. As you go through the years of your life, your percentage of raw food may increase or decrease, and that’s okay! No matter what, the percentage of raw food that you are eating should feel right for you.

> Are you trying to transition to a raw food, vegan or vegetarian diet and feeling overwhelmed with all of the different opinions out there?

> Are you struggling emotionally and socially with changing your diet and feeling isolated or confused?

> Are you eating a healthy raw food or vegan diet and still feel tired, have trouble sleeping, or suffer from skin problems, hair loss, brittle nails, digestive problems, anxiety, depression, infertility, or dental problems?

> Do you want to change your diet but simply don’t know where or how to begin?

For more on how to start a raw food diet, how to do a detox at home or what minerals you may specifically be deficient in, book a private health consult with me via Skype.

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To read the New York Times article in its entirety, go here: Growing Up on Raw Foods

To read the Daily Mail UK article in its entirety, go here: ‘I lost 3st eating vast “mono meals”: Controversial diet guru who consumes 5lb of potatoes in one go says single-food feasts are key to weight loss and health

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Loni Jane Anthony pregnant and eating 10 bananas a day: She says “80:10:10 diet saved my life”

A pregnant woman eating 10 bananas a day in Australia is making world-wide news and stirring a lot more than raw cacao and acai bowls… Loni Jane Anthony is a 25-year old pregnant blogger and instagram sensation, famously known as “10-bananas-a-day” Loni Jane.

Loni Jane was recently featured on in Australia where she discussed her the details of her “extreme diet,” considered even more extreme to many because she is now 26 weeks pregnant.

“It all started about three years ago. I started getting skin infections, acne and putting on weight which was weird because I’d always been so slim. I wanted to sleep all the time and ended up with a whole range of health problems including candida overgrowth, hormone imbalance, irregular periods and hair loss,” she said.

She says that years of a party-hard lifestyle with excessive partying, drinking and alcohol left her sick and desperate for a solution. She turned to the 80-10-10 diet, a diet created by Dr. Doug Graham consisting of low-fat, whole, fresh, uncooked fruits and vegetables after her health hit rock bottom.

“It wasn’t for weight loss or for a quick fix. I was internally really sick; I was killing myself slowly. If I’d kept living that lifestyle I would’ve ended up with a disease like cancer or early ageing. So giving up that food was really quite simple for me,” Loni said.

“I came across the 80:10:10 Diet from an extreme fruitarian. She really taught me that you can live and thrive on this lifestyle by just eating higher carbohydrate vegetables, fruits and juices, and keeping your diet low fat. You even keep good fats low to keep your blood sugar stable. It’s been amazing.”

Loni also tried the Paleo Diet and Gerson Therapy before converting to 80-10-10 or “811,” a low-fat, plant-based diet – which is 80% carbs, 10% fat and 10% protein.

Now 26 weeks pregnant with her first child, Loni Jane says The 80:10:10 Diet ‘saved her life.’

“I usually wake up about 4.30am-5am and have up to two litres of warm water with lemon. I let that go down for two or three hours. In summer I like to eat half a watermelon to get hydrated,” she said.

“If I don’t have watermelon I’ll have a big smoothie with at least five bananas, but usually more than five because organic bananas are smaller, and about a litre of filtered water. I also always have oranges in the morning being pregnant. I’m obsessed with eating oranges.

“At lunch I usually like to have a mono meal, meaning one type of fruit, which is really good for digestion and goes straight through you. At the moment it’s mangoes I’m hooked on so my meal for lunch will be at least five or six mangoes. I might then have a salad later depending on how active I am that day.

“Dinner is always a huge salad with a tahini dressing. If I decide to have something cooked I’ll have it on the side like at the moment my crispy no-fat potatoes are divine.”

“I feel like now I can share who I really am and I’m not trying to hide behind alcohol and partying. I don’t need to alter my state and get drunk to feel like myself or to have fun. I didn’t quit alcohol altogether but it’s no longer five days a week, it’s more like once every five months.”

“If you live your passion people will see that. I’m just living it, and living exactly what you see, and that’s what inspires people I think. Because I’m at an age where most people are out getting super-drunk and taking heaps of drugs and having no self-respect, so I like to inspire girls because I was once in that position as well.”

So, the big question… is this ok? Is it safe for a woman to be eating 10 bananas a day while pregnant? First I should say that I’m happy to hear of any story that gets us talking more about fruits and vegetables! Loni Jane is a very pretty girl. It sounds like she’s feeling great during her pregnancy and I hope she’s getting her iron levels tested and regular health check-ups to make sure the baby is ok.

From my own point of view, I personally think Loni Jane is a bit too thin and she looks very thin in her pregnancy photos, but just that’s my opinion. Of course, some woman can be very thin and healthy while pregnant. The most important thing to do while pregnant is have regular doctor visits and make sure the baby is developing at the right rate, that the heart rate is ok and that the mother is not anemic or mineral deficient.

When I see photos like this, I worry more about the implications of what kind of image this puts out to young girls and women. I’ve worked with many women with eating disorders and I’ve seen the obsession with flat-belly “selfie photos” all too often… I’ve also worked with many women who had drug and alcohol addictions, and went straight from that addiction into a strict and regimented 100% raw food diet. Replacing one addiction for another keeps an obsessive-like behavior, it isolates a person from family and friends, and keeps them locked into a “perfection-seeking” lifestyle. Often these women will binge and purge between raw food and junk food, desperately trying to find a stable middle-ground. Underneath that can be a real lack of self-value, self-worth and self-love. Some women will even combine their 100% fruitarian diet with getting breast implants, cheek fillers, lip fillers and botox but then profess their love of raw food and living a “natural life.” When young girls see an image of a size 0 women with size D silicon gravity-defying breasts drinking a green juice or holding a handful of bananas, it just doesn’t give plant-based diets or raw food a good name. How do we find a balance, when it’s clear that sex and beauty sell? In truth, there is no easy solution.

It’s definitely important for pregnant and breast-feeding mothers to get enough fat, protein and calcium in their diet. If a pregnant women is vegan, vegetarian, fruitarian or raw foodist, she should be extra attentive to her nutritional needs. Eating 10 bananas a day while pregnant is perfectly fine. (How many women eat 2 bagels, a bag of cookies, ice cream and cake while pregnant…and no one bats an eye?) However, in the early stages of pregnancy, it’s especially important to avoid too many high Vitamin C foods. High doses of Vitamin C can stop the body from making progesterone, the main pregnancy hormone. It could be dangerous for young pregnant women to follow Loni’s diet if they eat too many mangoes and oranges thinking they are doing the right thing, when in fact the high amounts of Vitamin C could trigger a miscarriage. It’s also not a good idea to go straight from a SAD or meat-eating diet into a 100% raw food diet at the onset of pregnancy and this can stir up a lot of toxins from the natural detox effect and that’s not good for a growing baby.

In Loni’s case, she seems to be doing well at 26 weeks and I wish her all the best. She’s got a creative eye and her photos of raw food are great! I’m happy that she is bringing a lot of attention to eating a more plant-based diet and she sounds like she’s pretty grounded in her approach to dealing with her new-found fame.

What do you think? I look forward to reading your comments below!

Related Article: Is it safe to detox while pregnant or breastfeeding?

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My boyfriend followed my Raw Food Diet and got Anemia!

Before I met my boyfriend, he was a normal meat-eating guy and definitely a sugar and bread addict. Luckily, once we got together, he was open to trying my “rabbit salad” and “strange smoothies” ie. raw food style of eating. To his surprise, he immediately felt better and without any pressure from me, he decided himself to go on a high raw food and vegan diet! It was really great to witness his transformation. In the last 2 years, his energy levels improved, his skin cleared, his digestion improved immensely and he continues to look younger and younger. Because of such positive results, he even joined me on a 10-day and 14-day juice fast. Most recently, he completed a 21-day water fast with me in Vilcabamba, Ecuador.

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It is not for the diagnosis, treatment, prescription or cure of any disease or health condition.

The Results of His Blood Test. It’s easy to become anemic on a Raw Food Diet if you don’t eat GREENS!

Over the last 6 months, however, he was starting to feel exceptionally tired. My schedule was pretty hectic with a lot of travel and we initially thought it was from all the buses, planes and changing hotels which would make anyone tired (including me!). But it just seemed to get worse. So, when we arrived to Israel, he went to the doctor and ordered some standard blood tests. The result: Low Red Blood Cell Count (RBC), Low Hemoglobin, and Low Hematocrit. What does that mean? He has a case of iron-deficiency anemia.

Vegan foods high in IRON: Cherries, Organic Apricots, Molasses and Leafy Greens

What is Anemia?

Anemia can occur for a few reasons, but is most commonly associated with a lack of iron in the blood. Iron is an essential part of hemoglobin, and low iron levels result in decreased incorporation of hemoglobin into red blood cells. Because hemoglobin normally carries oxygen from the lungs to the capillaries, anemia leads to hypoxia (lack of oxygen) in organs. This can make a person feel lethargic, dizzy, weak, generally unwell and even a bit foggy in the brain.

Did the Raw Food Diet fail for him?

The truth is, although my boyfriend followed me on the raw food journey, he never really liked eating dark leafy greens. He didn’t like the taste of spirulina, in fact, he hated it. So, he wasn’t eating enough greens, either powdered or fresh. In the morning, he would make a big batch of fresh fruit smoothie, pour out some for himself, and then add the green superfoods and leafy greens for me. One of my “go-to” snacks is always a handful of dried organic apricots. But he never really liked those either. Being a former refined sugar lover, he would choose organic dates instead. It’s easy to see that he was simply not getting enough high-iron content foods in his daily diet. So, I don’t think the raw food diet failed him and I do not think that a vegan or vegetarian diet is dangerous to his health. He just wasn’t attentive to getting all the minerals his body needs. (And he also wasn’t listening to me saying “You need to eat more greens!”)

As a side note, the last time I was tested for iron, it was just below the threshold of being too high! The doctor actually told me to stop eating red meat! I didn’t say a word but silently laughed to myself, because I haven’t eaten meat in over 21 years!! I knew it was from my daily Green Smoothie. Somehow my body knew how to hold on to just enough iron and not have too much. When we give the body what it needs, it knows what to do…that’s the internal intelligence of our healing system!

What now?

The blood test results were a big wake-up call. The same day that he received the results, my boyfriend immediately started adding spirulina to his smoothies and started taking a liquid iron supplement. After only 2 days, he noticed the difference. His energy levels picked up and he had an easier time waking up in the morning. Now he is also making a conscious effort to eat more greens in his diet as well. He is not eating meat and has no interest to eat meat, but he did decide to try some plain vegan seitan (with no added flavors so no flavor enhancers). He cooks the seitan with some olive oil, organic cumin and cayenne pepper and adds it to a big raw food salad. (Note: Seitan contains wheat and is not a good option for anyone who is a celiac or sensitive to gluten.) He seems to be remembering to take his daily B12 supplement now too because he is just overall more aware of the importance of getting all the nutrients he needs!

Because of what happened, I will also take an iron supplement for 1-2 months to help get my body back on track just in case I am deficient as well. With over 8 months of non-stop traveling to Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil, we did not always have the chance to eat as much variety in our diets. For that reason, I could now be low in iron too. Living in one place makes it very easy, and I am now happy to be having 1 green juice, 1 Green Smoothie and 1 fresh wheatgrass shot per day along with my normal salads and fruit.

Vegan Sources of Iron

There are definitely vegan and vegetarian food options that are naturally high in iron, like cherries, dark leafy greens, molasses and/or organic apricots. Green superfoods like spirulina, chlorella, dulse or kelp are also good sources of iron. Having some organic powdered greens in a Daily Green Smoothie is a great way to get a healthy daily dose of iron. Rotating greens helps to get all the nutrients you need, so be sure to switch out your greens between kale, spinach, bok choy, parsley, beet greens, collard greens, Swiss Chard and whatever other edible fresh greens you can find in your local farmer’s market or organic supermarket. If you are new to a vegan or raw food diet, it’s a good idea to get your blood tested in the first 6 months to be sure you are getting all the nutrients your body needs.

Do you Need to Take a Supplement?

Whether you take an iron supplement is really up to you, but I don’t think it’s necessary if you are attentive to eating greens in your daily diet. If you do decide to take an iron supplement, be sure to find one in liquid form because iron tablets (or pills) tend to have a constipating effect. If you become pregnant, you will need more iron and for sure, you should consider taking an iron supplement.

Example of Ferrum Chromotose Iris

In the Science of Iridology, we have a subtype by color called Ferrum Chromotose which shows an inability to store iron. An example of this subtype is shown here. You can see the “tiger striping” or light brown and dark brown stripes in the iris. This is an inherited trait, and if I see this marking during an Iridology Analysis, I will always advise the client to be attentive to getting enough iron in their diet. It should be no surprise that my boyfriend has this marking in his eyes and I do not. If you have this marking, you are more likely to suffer from anemia, especially when there is a lack of high-iron content foods in the diet.

On a daily basis, the only nutritional supplement I take is a B12 complex. I personally think it’s important for everyone to take a daily B vitamin complex, including meat-eaters. Most B12 is lost in the process of cooking and many people (especially meat-eaters) have reduced or limited absorption capabilities.

Need more guidance? I offer personalized nutritional counseling, health coaching and Iridology sessions by Skype and email to help you achieve your best health ever!

Here’s to your health!

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Another important milestone for stroke has been reached with the recent approval by NICE of alteplase for acute ischaemic stroke.1 This welcome decision provides a much needed boost for those struggling to implement acute stroke intervention, for acute stroke intervention is certainly struggling. The sad truth about alteplase for acute ischaemic stroke is that treatment is still unavailable in a surprisingly large number of large hospitals in the UK and elsewhere.

The decision by NICE was based on a rigorous examination of the randomised controlled trial (RCT) data, and it is reassuring to note that this was based, not on the main positive trial,2 but on independent systematic reviews of the totality of the data. For those not familiar with these data, the main concern has been that most of the evidence of the effectiveness of alteplase within the 3-hour time window is based on one study—the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) study.2 However, concerns about this study have been examined in an independent reanalysis of the NINDS data and the main findings confirmed.3 The large postmarketing surveillance audit of alteplase in Europe, SITS-MOST, has also been reassuring: provided that alteplase is delivered by doctors trained and experienced in the management of acute stroke, results …

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10 Ways to Make Music with your Child in the New Year

create-musical-play-instruments-children-800x800As 2013 gets underway, we think about the things we want to do in our lives that will make a positive impact on our family and ourselves. One of the ways we can do this is to make music a part of our family’s daily life. We are all born with the aptitude for making music, just as we are born with the aptitude for learning to talk.  However, if we are not in an environment that encourages and supports language development, our children will not be stimulated to speak. The same can be applied to developing our music skills. In order for our children to develop musically, they need to be in a musically rich environment on a regular basis. The most important time for learning is between the ages of 0-5 when children process information rapidly, efficiently and joyfully. They are absorbing everything in their environment and they absorb everything that their primary caregivers are doing (Mommy, Daddy, Grandparents, Nannies, and Teachers).  They want to be just like the important grownups in their life. If we as the adults, are modeling that music making is fun, and if we are making it a part of daily life, just like talking and walking, then we are helping to give our children the disposition to want to make music too!  The most important thing we can do to help our children develop musically is to model that music making is fun and that it is something that we love to do on a daily basis, for the joy of it!

Here are 10 easy ways to start making music at home with your child in the new year that will bring greater joy and connection in your family and set your child on the path to becoming a confident, joyful music maker for life:

1.)   Sing hello and goodnight to all the things in your child’s room and around your house when your child wakes up in the morning and when she goes to bed.

2.)   Turn on your favorite music and move around the room (hold your child if she is small enough) and exaggerate your movements – walking, marching, stomping, waltzing and tippy-toe-ing. Your strong, purposeful movements will give your child a clear model for how to move to the beat with her feet.

3.)   Play many different styles of music (contemporary, jazz, classical, folk) and invite your child to talk about how the different styles of music make her feel, and what type of movement does it inspire her to make. Use items to move with, such as a scarf, and ask your child how each prop makes her want to move.  Most importantly, model moving to the different styles of music yourself, then your child will be inspired to move, too.

4.)   Have a “Jam Session”. Pull out all of your pots and pans, plastic containers and wooden utensils and enjoy playing along with these “instruments” to your favorite music. Making music together is a stress reducer and can be a great way to connect with each other at the end of a busy day.

5.)   Play your favorite music when you are driving in the car and sing along!  This will help EASE the trip and create musical memories for you both, especially on a long road trip during a family vacation.

6.)   Say, “I love to hear you singing” or “I love to hear you playing the drums/shaker/guitar” instead of saying “You sound great.” When you do this, you will be giving your child unconditional musical love, that honors their “process” of singing/playing/moving instead of the “result” of how they sound or how they are playing/moving.

7.)   Make a fun musical instrument to enjoy during a “jam session”, or make a few and have your child give them as birthday/holiday gifts to friends or family members.

8.)   When singing, explore the song mixing fast with slow, high with low, and loud with soft.  When we put these opposite sounds and experiences right next to each other, it helps your child better understand the difference between the two. Children learn what is by what isn’t.  They have to have the contrast to learn. When using a high voice and a low voice to sing, this also helps your child explore her vocal range and practice using her high voice. As a culture, we tend to speak in a low tone voice, so it is good to practice using and maintaining your high voice!

9.)   Make up songs to ease your daily transitions that you go through with your child, such as cleaning up, leaving a play date or the park, and the bed and bath routine.  This will help both you and your child feel calm and have fun, too.

10). Start a lullaby ritual with your child at bedtime. Sing right into your child’s ear and hold her close. Your voice is the most important voice your child wants to hear, regardless of how you think it sounds! This loving ritual will help you and your child connect, it will ease her into bed, and it will create special memories for years to come!

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Marching Band First Aid Sign-ups

Thanks to freshman parent Kim Thompson for coordinating our first-aid volunteers for band camp. Please see her note below:

Dear Marching Band Families:

Please help us provide basic first aid help for our kids during the 3 weeks of Band Camp. You do not need to have medical experience – having been a parent is quite enough! The kids’ needs are usually cuts, blisters, sunburns, over-heating…..

I am told that for the past 3 years no one has passed out – BUT – with the heat and intensity of camp it is a possibility, so we need to have responsible adults on hand to help when it appears someone is becoming faint or near exhaustion! (You will need to get the student out of the sun, provide help with with cooling off, elevating the feet, and re-hydration, etc.)

You may also need to help with blisters, sunburn, bug bites, splinters, aches and minor sprains.

Please volunteer for one or more shifts – you can share with a friend if you need to! The shifts are from 8-12, 1-5 and 6:30-9 (the first week only).

Here’s what you need to bring for each shift:

  • a chair and something to do for yourself
  • a spare bottle or 2 of Gatorade and water (to help keep our small stash of emergency rehydration stocked)
  • a bag of ice for the cooler (for keeping the cooling towels, ice packs, and a few other choice supplies cool – please keep the ice in the bag so that it stays clean for drinks if needed)

All other needed supplies will be stocked and ready for your use each day. The kit and cooler will be in the “Hospitality Closet” of the Band Room and you will get them out and return them at the start and end of each shift. (The last volunteer of the day empties the cooler and send the towels home with my son for washing!) Feel free to donate anything you think has been overlooked or shoot me a text or email about any concerns/questions: Kim @ 310-210-7636 or I will contact you before your shift(s) to go over details!

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The Rhubarb Triangle And Other Stories: Photographs By Martin Parr

04 Feb - 12 Jun 2016

‘arguably Britain’s greatest living photographer’
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The Hepworth Wakefield presented the largest Martin Parr exhibition in the UK since 2002, comprising more than 370 photographs that spanned the past 40 years.

The exhibition displayed a chronological overview of Parr’s celebrated works, including rarely seen images from his series The Non-Conformists taken at the beginning of his career reflecting his experiences of living in Yorkshire, and The Last Resort, documenting leisure time in the seaside town of New Brighton.

The Rhubarb Triangle, a new commission, lay at the heart of the exhibition; it comprises a series of photographs taken over the last 12 months in an area of countryside known as ‘The Rhubarb Triangle’ between Wakefield, Morley and Rothwell in West Yorkshire, which is famous for producing early-forced rhubarb.

Parr’s photographs capture all aspects of the rhubarb business, from the back-breaking work of moving the rhubarb from field to shed, the freezing cold and exhausting labour of picking the vegetable by candlelight (or occasionally by head-torch), and the consumption of the rhubarb by coach parties and food tourists.

The exhibition was accompanied by a publication on The Rhubarb Triangle featuring an essay by Martin’s partner, Susie Parr.

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Samvel Avagyan

Armenia’s Alcohol Lobby Seeks Easing of TV Adverting Restrictions

Armenian MPs with connections to the alcohol import business have introduced legislation that would remove bans on TV advertising for these products.

Arman Sahakyan, one of the MPs who drafted the bill, is the president of a company called Sovrano, which imports alcoholic beverages, and was the president of the cigarette importer Vidis Distribution from 2008 t0 2012. Vidis was the official representative of Philip Morris International in Armenia.

According to the Armenian government’s website, all the MPs who drafted the legislation belong to the ruling Republican Party of Armenia.

MP Samvel Farmanyan, who introduced the bill, represents a media holding group in Armenia.

What we thus have is a working lobbying uniting the alcoholic beverage industry and the media.

If passed, the bill would allow for TV advertising of beverages containing more than 20% alcohol from 10pm to 6am.

The bill’s sponsors argue that advertising during these hours would not target minors and would pull in one billion AMD in advertising revenue for the financially strapped TV stations.

Right now, legislation only allows for TV advertising of brandy produced in Armenia; this in order to spur domestic production of the beverage. Current laws do allow for strong alcoholic beverages to be advertised in newspapers, except on the first and last pages, and in magazines – except for cover ads.

When compared to other countries, restrictions on alcohol ads aren’t that strict. As of January 1 of this year, even Russia has banned all alcoholic beverage ads, including beer, in the print media. Online advertising for strong alcoholic drink has also been banned.

The World Health Organization has adopted several laws obligating all member states to decrease the damaging influence and role of alcohol in the spread of non-infectious diseases.

It is believed that alcohol aids in the spread of non-infectious diseases, and in the increase of assaults and traffic accidents.

Based on this, Armenia’s Ministry of Health has publicly opposed the bill.

Surprisingly, during a January 9 cabinet session, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan defended the bill.

The pluses and minuses of alcohol advertising

Evidence has shown that the drastic and unsubstantiated restriction of alcohol leads to the growth of the black market trade and the spread of drugs.

The medical sector has yet to prove that a moderate use of alcohol poses a health risk. In fact, some studies argue the opposite.

Nevertheless, when it comes to alcohol advertising, the minuses outweigh the pluses.

Not everything being sold in Armenia stores is high quality. In fact, many of the hundreds of vodka brands on the store shelves are not as advertised - they’re rip-offs of better known brands.

Do we actually want advertising for low quality and potentially dangerous alcoholic beverages?

Let’s face facts. Government monitoring of what is being sold to consumers here in Armenia is spotty at best.

There are large quantities of sham vodka being imported to Armenia that is bottled in Russia. And it’s freely sold in stores and supermarkets.

I would suggest that the government prioritizes the regulation of the alcohol beverage market before even considering a relaxation of the advertising laws.

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DECEMBER 2017 – Air Force completes delivery of 24 F-16s to Indonesia

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — After nearly five years, the Ogden Air Logistics Complex completed regeneration work on the last six Block-25 F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft for the Government of Indonesia.

The delivery is the result of an aircraft acquisition and refurbishment agreement approved by the U.S. government to deliver a total of 24 Block-25 C and D variant F-16s to the Indonesian Air Force.

The aircraft, formerly flown by U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard units, had been warehoused by the Ogden ALC’s 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group located at Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson, Ariz.

The jets will depart on a five-day transoceanic flight and will require mid-air refueling and two overnight stops before arriving in Indonesia.

In addition to Hill AFB’s Ogden ALC, the F-16 System Program Office, Defense Logistics Agency and several other Defense Department organizations contributed to the success of this acquisition program.

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Day 02- The meaning behind your LiveJournal name.
Day 02- The meaning behind your LiveJournal name.

Way, way, waaaaaaay back in the day, I was a Sailor Moon fan. It was actually my gateway anime!

My username was actually created for another site that I don't really use anymore. When I needed a username, I wasn't sure what to pick, and my best friend (at the time) Rachel said, "Well, how about something related to Sailormoon?"

It's not that I like Sailor Mars and Sailor Venus the best, but they just happened to have meanings that I liked a lot to their names. So, from Hino Rei and Aino Minako, Hinoai was born! LOL It's kind of a boring story, isn't it? But the truth. ^^ Many many years later when I needed a username to sign up for livejournal, I decided to use it again for my account here. But it had been such a long time that it didn't really have any connection to Sailor Moon anymore. It was more like, me.. Even my best friend (still) Lauren called me "Hi-chan" sometimes.. in public! XD; The first time that I heard it, I was like, "..what? XD"

Now, it's my own through and through. But I guess in a way, Sailor Moon will always be close to my heart. =D I owe Mrs. Takeuchi (or should I say Mrs. Togashi now?) quite a bit. ^^

...Now I really want to watch some shoujo anime!

Day 01 - A recent picture of you and five interesting facts about you.
Day 02 - The meaning behind your LiveJournal name.
Day 03 - A picture of you and your friends.
Day 04 - A habit that you wish you didn’t have.
Day 05 - A picture of somewhere you've been to.
Day 06 - Favorite super hero and why.
Day 07 - A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you.
Day 08 - Short term goals for this month and why.
Day 09 - Something you’re proud of in the past few days.
Day 10 - Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad.
Day 11 - Another picture of you and your friends.
Day 12 - How you found out about LJ and why you made one.
Day 13 - A letter to someone who has hurt you recently.
Day 14 - A picture of you and your family.
Day 15 - Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play.
Day 16 - Another picture of yourself.
Day 17 - Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why.
Day 18 - Plans/dreams/goals you have.
Day 19 - Nicknames you have; why do you have them.
Day 20 - Someone you see yourself marrying/ being with in the future.
Day 21 - A picture of something that makes you happy.
Day 22 - What makes you different from everyone else.
Day 23 - Something you crave for a lot.
Day 24 - A letter to your parents.
Day 25 - What I would find in your bag.
Day 26 - What you think about your friends.
Day 27 - Why are you doing this 30 day challenge.
Day 28 - A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?
Day 29 - In this past month, what have you learned.
Day 30 - Who are you?
Vickytoldtojoinlj on September 15th, 2010 04:14 am (UTC)
At least you had a clever story behind your name. Mine is kind of obvious, thus really boring. :P
Yamiko Michiyamiko_michi on September 15th, 2010 04:41 am (UTC)
aw sailor moon was my first anime too I was obsessed with it and thats how I got my pen name at first too xD Michi for michiru/neptune who was my favorite. almost everyday I think of changing the name but I use it everywhere so its hard to part with xD
Hino+ai is so cute really inventive definitely easy to lift out of smoon :)
Janellechibi_rei on September 15th, 2010 05:21 am (UTC)
Ah kindred spirits then. I bet you can guess where my [lame] username came from then?

Srsly I've wanted to change it for yeeears but I can't think of anything good.
calliopem_eratocalliopem_erato on September 15th, 2010 06:13 am (UTC)
How about that? It was my best friend who pulled me to anime thanks to Sailor Moon and Yu Yu Hakusho (ironically the creators ended up marrying one another as you're aware).

This was why I ditched my X-Men, Generation X comics during college as I found anime much better.
Hi-chan (火ちゃん)hinoai on September 15th, 2010 11:43 am (UTC)
OMG, Generation X... I LOVED that comic! At least until about issue 10, where it started dropping off in writing and drawing quality, sadly. I really wish that they would release good TPBs (actually numbered AND complete, like manga) for it. I would SO buy them.

Ahhhh, so nostalgic...
calliopem_eratocalliopem_erato on September 15th, 2010 09:16 pm (UTC)
Oh wow, I thought I was the only person who loved that comic. The first few issues were really good but it became dragging after a while so I stopped altogether. White Queen/Emma Frost was my favorite along with Banshee. Also Jubilee's cool and Synch since he's normal when it comes to personality.

Now I am trying to find a way to sell ALL of my X-titles.

Hi-chan (火ちゃん)hinoai on September 15th, 2010 11:06 pm (UTC)
I was a huge fan of Penance and M! Did you ever see the made-for-tv movie? As bad as it was, I was totally obsessed with it!

If you're selling your collection, you should take it to a local comic book shop and see what you can get. Sometimes you can get a lot of money for back issues, especially of rare series! ^^ Somewhere back in America I think I still have GenX, Gen13, Sonic, and Animal Mystic all waiting for me.
calliopem_eratocalliopem_erato on September 16th, 2010 06:11 pm (UTC)
I wanted to see the movie but well I'm from another country so I wasn't able to see it on cable. How bad was it?

I bought Gen13 out of curiosity and wished I was able to buy the Gen13 and GenX crossover.

I have a bunch of comics some of which have chromium, prism and hologram covers. I'm not sure if going to a local comic store in the Philippines works the same way as in the US, but maybe I'll just advertise it online.
Melissa D. Johnson: Ami - Sweet Flowersmippa on September 15th, 2010 02:01 pm (UTC)
That sounds almost exactly like my story. I was completely neck-deep into the X-Comics and Sonic the Hedgehog until Sailor Moon (and Ranma 1/2) came along!
calliopem_eratocalliopem_erato on September 15th, 2010 09:21 pm (UTC)
Good thing we have something in common. It was just the stories in the X-titles have become more of a soap opera and I think I was dismayed when they released that age of Apocalypse thing. It screwed things up.

I've been collecting X-titles since I was 13 but stopped when I was 20. I'm now 30 and I want to get rid of my collection. Too bad my nephew prefers PSP games.
Hi-chan (火ちゃん)hinoai on September 15th, 2010 11:08 pm (UTC)
I still have all of the Sonic comics somewhere, too =D
Cynical Kitty: Beauty and the Beast- Belle with Booksmoonbeamdancer on September 15th, 2010 06:18 am (UTC)
Sailor Moon is fucking awesome and it was my gateway manga and anime, too. :) I met a ton of friend through that manga and still own it.
Gottisgottis_chan on September 15th, 2010 07:30 am (UTC)
My username also comes from Sailormoon. >_> My first online name was Sailor Gotland. Somewhere down the like it morphed to Gotland-chan, then to Gottis-chan (my LJ name now.) and finally, now I'm mostly only known as Gottis. :D;;;
Hi-chan (火ちゃん)hinoai on September 15th, 2010 11:44 am (UTC)
LOL! Omg is Gotland the name of a star..?
Gottisgottis_chan on September 15th, 2010 11:44 am (UTC)
XD Nope, it's the island where I live. *dorks forever*
Neffiline: Ayu chocolate smileneffiline on September 15th, 2010 12:52 pm (UTC)
Sailor Moon was always my favorite! And to this day, it remains my favorite even if I haven't read the mangas or watched the anime in a looonnng time!

I had really silly usernames in the past too! This one (Neffiline) has no meaning what-so-ever, I just came up with it on some random days. Sometimes I wish I would pick stuff that meant something .____.'' Lol
neofeliss on September 15th, 2010 01:38 pm (UTC)
Not gonna lie, when I saw those fancy pants new covers for the manga, I squealed like a happy little girl. X3 That's the new printed version, right? For the anniversary?

It amazes me how much of an impact Sailor Moon had on little girls like us. <3 It was my first anime, next to Pokemon, and it was pretty much my LIFE. I can remember pleading with my mom to let me bid on eBay for the figurines. XD
Hi-chan (火ちゃん)hinoai on September 15th, 2010 11:12 pm (UTC)
I remember hearing way back then that there were movie versions too (only the first two seasons were on tv, this was before Cartoon Network even started showing them), and I called or went to every video store that I could find in the city looking for them! LOL, I didn't understand that just because a distributor didn't have the rights, it wouldn't be available in America! I looked forever and ever and ever and never got anywhere T-T
超ちゃ人: cute: Love Song <3chochajin on September 15th, 2010 02:35 pm (UTC)
Hehe. Sailor Moon was my gateway, too, I guess XD
And I know exactly what you mean that the username is completely YOU by now :3
秋野　ふじこakinofujiko on September 15th, 2010 03:20 pm (UTC)
Ooh I never realised. I love how it sounds like such a unique name just from a combination of those two names.
Sailor moon kinda influenced my name as well. xD
usagi_moon: SM Our Lightusagi_moon on September 15th, 2010 07:52 pm (UTC)
Hee hee, nice story, and omg. Sailor Moon is still close to my heart to this day as well. :) Love your story. :D
Christina: Sid Vicious.totenkopf on September 15th, 2010 10:33 pm (UTC)
Ah. . that explains it :) I've always kind of wondered where you got your user name from :)
Mine. . is German, for Death's head/Skull. Also, because history is one of my favorite subjects. . especially WWII. ^^' I don't know why I find that part of history interesting. . just always have.

and. Sailor Moon was my first anime too. . ♥ I'll always love it. Then it was Dragon Ball Z :p
em_btchem_btch on September 15th, 2010 11:56 pm (UTC)
Sailor moon was my gateway anime/manga too! As well as dragonball z, loved em both. they're also the 1st reason I started learning japanese. Almost 10 years ago I bought all of the original sailor moon manga, and now I can actually read them all! :P
em_btchem_btch on September 15th, 2010 11:56 pm (UTC)
Bah, didn't mean to reply to a reply. Sorry!
momiji redmomiji_red on September 17th, 2010 01:14 am (UTC)
This post made my day! Sailormoon was my gateway too!
sleep_deprivedyurasama_love on September 18th, 2010 12:32 am (UTC)
Haha, my LJ username is unrelated to Sailormoon, but everywhere else I use "Hotaru-hime" for Sailor Saturn.


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Portrait of African-American historian Carter ...

CARTER G. WOODSON, Historian. As a scholar, author and founder of the Association for Study of Negro Life and History, Dr. Woodson deserves a place of honor at the Exposition as the chronicler of the achievements of the Negro race. Prior to his efforts no scientific and organized plan of recording the share of the Negro in the history of America had ever been made. Histories and text books were written as though the black man had been a passive and unsharing factor in our civilization. Prepared for his life work by the best education Harvard, the University of Chicago, the Sorbonne in Paris, and Heidelberg Universities could give, Dr. Woodson set to work to bring to light these dark pages of American Achievement by Negroes. As a result of his capable work more than half-a-hundred volumes of authentic and important historical records are now available in the libraries of the world. He organized the Associated Publishers to publish the historical writings of colored scholars, issued pictures of outstanding Negro figures, and established the annual celebration of Negro History Week.”

SOURCE: American Negro Exposition Official Program And Guide Book. The exhibition was held at the Chicago, Illinois Coliseum From July 4 To Sept.2, 1940. American Negro Exposition Program and Guide Book. Chicago, IL: Exhibition Authority, 1940 (35).

[1]Called “the first real Negro World’s Fair in all history” (1), Woodson was featured in the Literature section of the general exhibits as the foremost scholar (in the scientific study) of African Americans. Public domain. Published 1923-1963 with notice but no evidence of copyright renewal found.

RECOMMENDED READING: James L. Conyers, Jr., Carter G. Woodson: A Historical Reader, New York: Garland Publishing, Inc., 2000.


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Rest in Me, Walk in the Spirit, Hidden Treasures in My Word are Being Revealed

My children, I want you to stop striving in your flesh, because your fleshly  efforts amount to nothing without My Spirit. Begin to enter into My rest at all times now, even in the midst of chaos and death that you will see. My peace and life overcomes anything the enemy can throw at you! I know this goes against everything that your human mind tells you but you must listen to what the Holy Spirit whispers to you. My perfect peace passes all understanding for those that keep their hearts and minds fixed on Me always!

Nothing catches Me by surprise! I am here with you in the midst of all of it as well. Do not believe the lies of the enemy, he wants you to fear, so that he can have an open door to do his will in your life, stealing, killing and destroying. I know the next thing that will happen in your life and in everyone’s lives across the globe and I will work all things to the good of those who love Me and are obedient to My ways. These are the ones who walk by My Spirit and not after the flesh, they are the called according to My purpose. For whom I foreknew, I also predestined to be conformed into My image, that I might be the firstborn among many brethren. You are My brothers and sisters! Rejoice for the time of your transformation is nigh at the door! The enemy’s attacks are increasing now and will increase even more but the power that raised Me from the dead lives within your being and you have the power to overcome even as I did! Draw from that power not from the power of your flesh. I know your flesh is tired, but when you are weak I AM STRONG!

Yes My children, you are in the time of great change even now but you will see even more drastic change in the blink of an eye, very soon. My children, I do not want you to be running to and fro in the chaos after the kick-off event takes place. This is why I tell you of these things beforehand. It is written that cataclysmic events, man-made/fallen angel destruction, war, economic collapse, famine, disease, persecution even unto death, great earthquakes, floods and many other things shall take place before My coming. What is written shall NEVER pass away! Heaven and earth shall pass away but MY WORD SHALL NOT PASS AWAY! Behold, I make all things new, that is what I do! I never stop!

My Children, seek Me now and learn of the mysteries that I long to tell you. What has been hidden is now being revealed for it is the appointed time, the time of the end and they have been sealed until now. My Word has many treasures hidden in it that are yet to be discovered. It is My glory to conceal a matter, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter. I have made you kings and priests; Yes! a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, My own special people, that you may proclaim My praises for I have called you out of darkness into My marvelous light. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops. My remnant/bride shall be revealed all in the coming days, though no single man will be revealed everything. These things can only be revealed in the Spirit, so the enemy cannot know them. These revelations will not be written in documents, books, blogs or websites; they will be written upon the hearts of My remnant/bride. I shall reveal these things in the secret, intimate, inner chamber: the very core of your beings, in the most holy place, where only you and I can be. My truth is unveiled to you My bride!

Let My words give you hope and strength, even though the time of shaking is upon you! All that can be shaken will be; spiritually and physically.

I will do all that I have said and all that which is hidden!

I am coming and My rewards are with Me!

I do not delay!

Jesus Christ

Yahushua ha Mashiach

Zechariah 4:6b (NKJV)
‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’
Says the Lord of hosts.

Job 4:12 (NLT)
This truth was given to me in secret,
as though whispered in my ear.

Isaiah 26:3 (NLT)
You will keep in perfect peace
all who trust in you,
all whose thoughts are fixed on you!

Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV)
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

John 3:16-18 (AMPC)
16 For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life.

17 For God did not send the Son into the world in order to judge (to reject, to condemn, to pass sentence on) the world, but that the world might find salvation and be made safe and sound through Him.

18 He who believes in Him [who clings to, trusts in, relies on Him] is not judged [he who trusts in Him never comes up for judgment; for him there is no rejection, no condemnation—he incurs no damnation]; but he who does not believe (cleave to, rely on, trust in Him) is judged already [he has already been convicted and has already received his sentence] because he has not believed in and trusted in the name of the only begotten Son of God. [He is condemned for refusing to let his trust rest in Christ’s name.]

John 10:10 (NKJV)
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

Romans 8:1 (NKJV) There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

Romans 8:4 (NKJV) that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

Galatians 5:16 (NKJV) I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

Galatians 5:25 (NKJV) If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

Romans 8:28-29 (NKJV)  And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.

Romans 8:11 (NKJV)
But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.

2 Corinthians 12:10 (NKJV)
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Matthew 24:34-36 (NKJV)
Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.

Revelation 6 (whole chapter)

Revelation 21:5a (NKJV)
Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.”

1 Corinthians 4:1 (NKJV)

Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

Colossians 1:24-27 (NKJV)

I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church,  of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God,  the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to His saints. To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Isaiah 45:3 (NKJV)
I will give you the treasures of darkness
And hidden riches of secret places,
That you may know that I, the Lord,
Who call you by your name,
Am the God of Israel.

Proverbs 25:2 (NKJV)
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

Revelation 1:6 (NKJV)
and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 5:8-10 (NKJV)

Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. And they sang a new song, saying:

“You are worthy to take the scroll,
And to open its seals;
For You were slain,
And have redeemed us to God by Your blood
Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation,
And have made us kings and priests to our God;
And we shall reign on the earth.”

1 Peter 2:9 (NKJV)
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

1 Corinthians 4:5 (NKJV)
Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.

Daniel 12:8-10 (NKJV)
Although I heard, I did not understand. Then I said, “My lord, what shall be the end of these things?” And he said, “Go your way, Daniel, for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. Many shall be purified, made white, and refined, but the wicked shall do wickedly; and none of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall understand.

Matthew 10:26-27 (NKJV)
Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops.

Psalm 25:14 (NKJV)
The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him,
And He will show them His covenant.

Psalm 91:1-2 (NKJV) He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust.”

Hebrews 12:25-29 (NKJV)

See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven, whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, “Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but also heaven.” Now this, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of those things that are being shaken, as of things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. For our God is a consuming fire.

Revelation 22:12 (NKJV)

And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work.

Psalm 24:8 (NKJV)
Who is this King of glory?
The Lord strong and mighty,
The Lord mighty in battle.

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  1. This confirms today’s word given to Glynda:

    Search for It

    Watch now as I reveal some of the mysteries and details you seek about what is coming. These will be found in unexpected places.

       It is the glory of God to conceal the mysteries of the end of time, but I will allow you to search it out and discover some of these mysteries.

       Study now and show yourself approved.

    Proverbs 25:2
    2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.

    2 Timothy 2:15-16
    15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
    16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

  2. Thank you Lord for this message and thank you Jeff for posting. I still have problem, I don’t know how enter in the spirit.
    God bless you all.

  3. Jeff,
    I was at A conference called ” soul care” yesterday. I was reminded that we areHis son’s and daughter’s and we did nothing to earn that. He. Based us across as the universe to tell us how much he loves us and adodores us. On top of that we are a royal priesthood, and a holy nation. There are so many things that we have in Christ that come the “kick off event all this promises are still yes to all of us who are in Christ Jesus. The foundation is sure and secure. Isn’t it so awesome!

  4. This word is confirmation to what I have been getting from the Lord as well. He said that “Thing’s will be revealed, hidden thing’s revealed. Question’s answered for My Covenant people.
    Hidden thing’s will be made known. Circumstance’s will change for My people who know Me.
    The hidden thing’s are going to be revealed on both sides of the coin.
    Thank you brother for sharing this! God bless you! shalom, Valerie

  5. I believe that we have to see in visions, or strongly sense, that God, and His presence, are always with us, and that He makes us, perfectly righteous in His eyes, just by our faith in Him too, before, we will be able to rest with Him.

    Like the Scriptures say, blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 If you search for God, with all of your heart, then you will find Him. Jeremiah 29:13 The Lord your God is with you, wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

    God has been giving me visions, of, The Father, and Jesus, and The Holy Spirit, and the Angels, around me, and around other people, lately, which is very comforting to me, and helps me to experience more rest, and relaxation in my life, because of these revelations.

    God is invisible, and we need Him to reveal Himself to us in a visionary, or Spiritual way, and through hearing His voice, speak, comforting, words to us.

    Like Jesus said, we live by the words which proceed from the Mouth of God. Matthew 4:4 Like Jesus said, My sheep, hear My voice. John 10:27 Come to Me, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:28-30

    We need to seek God to help us to experience Him with us, in new, and powerful ways, like He revealed Himself to Noah, or Abraham, or we will not be able to handle, the difficult, judgment on the wicked days ahead, like Noah did during the flood, and Abraham did during the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.

    We need to let God cleanse us from our sins, with the blood of His own Son Jesus, and draw close to Him, so that He will draw close to us, and hear His voice direct us, in how to best prepare, for doing the work of His Kingdom, through the more difficult times which are coming for us, in our future, now.

    Here is a link to a video, with some Christian music, about resting in God, on it, if you want to check it out,

    Resting With God Music

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Unchained Malady
Tim and Jill Fighting
Production Info
Directed By: John Pasquin
Written By: Billy Riback
Episode Info
Season: 1
Episode: 19
Air Date: February 25, 1992

Unchained Malady is the nineteenth episode of the first season of Home Improvement. It originally aired on ABC in the United States on February 25, 1992.

Tim gets a chain mail and throws it away. Bad luck soon follows him. He dyes his hands green and Jill beats him up, decking him in the face with a knockout punch, giving him a black eye and a disfigured face

Tim: "Try to hit me in the face.  Come on"

Jill: "Tim!  I am not gonna fight you!"

Tim: "You're not gonna fight me; I'm just gonna show you how much skill it takes to hit a moving target."

Jill: "I don't want to hit you!"

Tim: "I didn't say you were gonna hit me; I said you were going to TRY to hit me."

Tim (While playfully touching Jill's hair): ''"Ding, ding."

Jill: "Stop that!"

Karen: "Nail him!"

Tim: "Come on."

Jill (Raising her fists into a fighting pose): "Alright."

Tim: "Good."

(Tim and Jill fight and Jill tries to land a punch on Tim)

     Tim: "Come on, hit me.  What's your problem?  Honey?"

     Jill: "I'm gonna get you."

     Tim: "Oh, I'm so scared, I'm shaking in my boots."

     Jill: "I am!"

(Jill struggles to land a solid punch on Tim as he dodges):

     Tim: "See?  It's a science.  I'm outhinking you."

     Mark: "I blew a bubble!"

(Tim looks away briefly and Jill throws a powerful right hook):

     Jill lands a solid right hook on Tim's face and then proceeds to beat him up:

(Loud punches are heard as they land on Tim's face as it starts to swell and turn black and blue)

(Tim is knocked out with two black eyes and a horribly disfigured face while Jill shakes her hands)

Jill: "Ah!  Ah!"

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The ongoing increase of the human population accompanied by growing numbers of livestock to feed this population, as well as human invasion into natural habitats of wild animals makes humans and animals progressively vulnerable to host-switching pathogens. Global trade as well as climate changes can contribute to pathogen transmission, e.g. through import of infected vectors or expansion of habitats for arthropod vectors such as mosquitoes and midges.

Preparedness needs training

Preparedness needs expertise in many areas. At surveillance sites early detection and identification of viruses involved in outbreaks is crucial. Screening of different animal species and humans who have been in close contact with (diseased) animals for known or yet undiscovered viruses will also aid preparedness. Novel viruses in these populations will have to be evaluated for their pathogenicity in susceptibility studies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I am asked a myriad of questions that I don’t always know how to answer in the moment, as there are so many possible ways to answer.  However, hopefully the following will help answer some of the more common questions asked of myself or my family.

Why did we create this Web Site?

At first, creating this website began as a way to connect with others through a blogging experience, learn about my injuries and how to have a better quality of life; it was difficult for me to locate my blog posts or keep them organized, so we opted to change it from a “blog format” to a “website format” with tabs and drop-down menus to help me locate my posts easier and make it more user friendly.

The website then evolved in a way, to something that made me feel useful in my life again, and helped me keep track of information. Documenting and researching my injuries for myself, helped me realize that others might benefit from the information that I came across, without having to do all of the work to find it for themselves – if they had those same injuries; it gave me a feeling of hopefully being able to continue to make a difference in this world, despite my “new normal” and physical limitations.

Sharing what I learn through my recovery journey, self-advocacy, and survival experiences became my way of coping and healing on the inside.

Why did we name the Web Site “Hope TBI”?

HOPE was the primary thing that has helped me get through life, however this whole life altering event took that word to a whole new level of meaning for me. Before I could get my thoughts together I would see that word hanging in my hospital room and it became what helped me go on when I was feeling overwhelmed. I have always appreciated acronyms throughout my life.  As I improved and gained a new appreciation for my life and each one of my senses, I had a lot of time for reflection. I thought how could I help others find HOPE?  What would stick?  How could I incorporate this word into helping others?  So HOPE became “Helping One Person Excel”. Then it just came to me. Through all the help I have received, or haven’t received and whether it was effective or ineffective, it still impacted me and my life in some way.  All of the things that had happened and that would continue to happen was all geared to one goal for me….gaining my independence back.  Even if that initially only meant being able to advocate for myself medically, or depend on my family to do so. So since I endured a closed head injury/traumatic brain injury (TBI) and that seems to have been a catalyst to a host of changes;  how could I marry this whole experience with giving someone HOPE and not lose the essence of where it all began for me.

So HOPE  became “Help One Person To Excel” and TBI became “To Be Independent”

“Help One Person To Excel – To Be Independent” seemed to work nicely.

Is the picture involving the Cherry Blossom Trees significant?

Yes.  You can see the story about this experience here:

What do you hope to accomplish with this Site?

To provide a place of inspiration,  resources, educational information, the opportunity to give others the power to make informed decisions about their care, and to bring awareness to Polytrauma and Traumatic Brain Injury in general.

This is dedicated to those that are survivors and may feel alone in their recovery.  You are not alone!

This is dedicated to the healthcare providers or caregivers of anyone experiencing Trauma (in this case, specifically related to MVA injuries sustained by Site Moderator).

This is intended to be a place of HOPE.hopeswuare

How Can I make a Physical or Financial Donation or Contribution?

There are costs involved with running a website, acquiring or gaining access to research papers, printing, advertising, etc.  If you like what you see here and would like to contribute to keeping this Website active and growing, please consider making a contribution.

Donations can be made in a variety of ways.  If you have further questions on helping to support the growth of this website, or wish to sponsor a fundraising event,  please submit your inquiries to

Contributions can also be made to another human being who is going through an experience like this.  Be supportive, be available, be a listening, be a friend.  Learn all you can and help where you are able.  Treat others the way you would want to be treated if you were in that same situation.  Be compassionate, do what is right – don’t just look the other way. Advocate in ways that are possible.

Do we Accept Guest Bloggers/Authors?

Yes.  Please contact with your submission(s)and legitimate demographic information (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email).

These may include articles, poems, etc.

What Has Changed Since the wreck?

Everything.  Literally everything.

How am I doing now?

I would say that I am doing better than I was January 4, 2014 (the day of the wreck) when brought into ER, but not as well as I was before then.

I would also say that I attempt to remain as goal oriented and as positive as possible. This is a daily endeavor and I do not always accomplish this goal.

I would say that the desire to get back what was taken lingers strongly in the forefront of my focus…though my focus is easily distracted nowadays.  I would say that it is hard to distinguish between the me I used to be and the me I am now, and I am having to reinvent myself.

I would say I have learned to advocate for myself in a much different way than I used to….in every aspect of my life – not just medically.

I would say that I am grateful every single day for my life and how I get to wake up breathing and with options of new opportunities. medical breakthroughs,  and the healing progress – even if baby steps.

I would say that in many ways I continue to embrace my “new normals” with determination.

What is the prognosis/recovery time?

At first my family was told in 2014 that it would most likely take about 1-2 years for me to be at my medical best as all injuries should be healed by then.  That was before we discovered numerous unhealed and untreated fractures, months after the accident.

Then I underwent a critical and dangerous surgery 10 months after the wreck for unhealed rib fractures (flail chest from the wreck  – requiring plating of ribs 5-10 with 40 locking screws) and the first scapula surgery (as my scapula was still shattered with no healing). This then re-started the recovery clock over.

Then additional spinal injuries were discovered due to ongoing pain and physical limitations overall.  These were discovered about 15 months after the wreck through an MRI (MRI never done prior by the hospital or anyone – just CT Scans and xrays).

This was all initially confusing to me and very angering – for many reasons.  Why weren’t they caught sooner?  Why weren’t they treated sooner? Why weren’t basic tests done given the severe mechanism of injuries I sustained? Why wasn’t I listened to as the patient?  Why wasn’t my family listened to? The why questions seemed to mount day by day.

Injuries continued to be discovered, explored, and treated as time went on (and still do).

Then 2 years after the wreck – still with a shattered unhealed scapula and now nerve damage from delayed treatment…..I underwent 3 more surgeries in 2016 to reconstruct my scapula with a bone graft, shoulder, and acromion repair (two in January and one in May)- which re-started the recovery clock over each time.  I was then told in 2016 it would now be an additional 12-18 months after the final surgery to most likely be at my medical best orthopoedically.

This whole ordeal has been dramatically life changing on every level imaginable.  There are new layers to this all the time that continue to pop up.  Learning to accept that recovery will not be rushed, will not be boxed in to a certain time frame has been difficult to accept.

Additionally, some stubborn and continued injuries have all not resolved.

I survived death twice in 2014…..and several times since. I think I have a pretty good head start on the law of averages here for overcoming. Every day above ground is a good day and I am very optimistic about my orthopaedic recovery and looking forward to the continued and amazing rehabilitation of my right arm again!  We have some other hurdles to overcome, but this is a great start and strong movement in the most effective direction possible, which in many ways will be….I am coming to understand – will be a lifetime venture.

Will I remain in a wheelchair or can I walk?

The short answer is I am no longer in a wheelchair since March of 2015 for the most part.  I had to learn to walk again. I had to use it again off and on later in 2015 and again in 2016 when travelling to Minnesota for my Orthopaedic Surgeries as unable to walk long distances at the train station and airports, due balance issues,  fractures/enormous pain in my back/shoulder and body overall – endurance has been a challenge for sure.

I have been out of the wheelchair more now than in it.  I do use the electric carts at stores as needed, depending on what kind of day it is for my body. I walk with a cane for the most part now, though am endeavoring to not use it as much over time.  I walk at home and in as many places as possible and I am able to tolerate.  I am learning where all the “sit down and resting” spots are (and more bathrooms too).  I still do need the wheelchair now and again as my stamina varies daily &/or weekly.  My personal goal is to eventually be without any assistive devices while maintaining my balance and stamina. I know I will continue to take one step forward and 2 steps backward, but as long as we are still moving forward all is well.

Have All My Injuries Resolved?

No.  I have chronic pain and continual headaches. I still have orthopaedic fracture in my spine as of 2016 that remains unhealed;  I have Neurogenic Bladder (which appears I will have for life);  I have back injuries (2 herniations, some cervical stenosis, and several bulges); I have had hearing loss requiring a hearing aid, vision challenges I am being treated for, etc. I also continue to deal with memory loss, some cognitive challenges, Depression, and PTSD regarding all my injuries and the adjustment to all that has come with that since the wreck. I am grateful for all the numerous strategies in place that help me move forward each day.

What is being done for me?

I have had many Physical, Occupational,Speech, Recreational Therapy sessions.  Counseling to help me adjust to all the newfound changes and other related “schtufffffff”. I have a Physiatrist (Rehabilitation Doctor), Orhopaedic Group/Surgeons, Primary Care Physician, Neuro-Opthalmologist, Neurologists, Uro Gynocologist, NeuroEndocrinologist, Vocational Rehabilitation specialists, and various other professionals working to help me.

How has my experience been regarding healthcare providers?

I do want to say that I have had some amazing providers who have been a testament to their fields and truly took their oath to “do no harm” seriously.  I had some providers who advocated for me – even against their colleagues and the insurance companies and that is how I have been able to recover as much as I have thus far.  I have had providers that actually listened, researched my injury, gave us materials to read, or read materials I brought in regarding new studies or articles my family/I found online. I have had amazingly talented providers who made me feel hopeful about my future, or at the very least were knowledgeable and realistic about what to expect.

I am very grateful for all the healthcare providers I have had.  Even the not so great ones have taught me valuable lessons in self-advocacy. Those that have gone above and beyond on my behalf I am eternally grateful for and words will never begin to express my sincere thanks.

To be transparent though, not everything has been smooth sailing.  I have also had some providers who dropped the ball in their duties.  Some that didn’t listen to me as the patient, or didn’t listen to my family.  I had some that were rude, condescending, seemingly worthless with their obvious lack of involvement/care/follow through, didn’t document properly, got tunnel vision, flat out lied in their documentation and either were not educated in current trends, discoveries, and advances in their field – or they just weren’t interested in doing the work required to advance their knowledge outside of their own comfort zones – some of them by their own admission.  I have had providers that made major mistakes in my care which have, in some ways, affected the outcome of my recovery still.

What am I doing for myself?

Allowing myself to heal.  I have been focusing on what matters most to me – my kids and family, my faith, holding on to HOPE, educating myself about my medical conditions so I can better myself overall, and learning to advocate for myself differently and more effectively.

My ideal vision for myself is being to return to a Vocational Setting that both fulfills me and allows me to make a difference in the world.

What do I remember about the wreck?

Absolutely nothing!  Yes, still!  Absolutely nothing………after talking about this numerous times, seeing the vehicle, revisiting the scene of the wreck to hopefully jog some kind of memories, and reading countless medical reports over and over. I am convinced now that this was/is a blessing….not to remember.

How is Austin (my then 5 year old – now 10 –  Did he get hurt?

Austin’s carseat and the seat he was in got damage to it.  Austin did not get a scratch or even a bruise. He was in a 5 point restraint in his car seat. However, it has affected him in a deeply traumatic psychological and emotional way.  He has had some intense PTSD over this event that he has been treated for.  How could it not?  Yet this tends to be diminishing to some degree as time passes and he gets older. He still remembers and still talks about it sometimes. Perhaps in time his young mind will forget what his heart will always remember.

I often catch myself staring at him, being ever so grateful for my seatbelting skills *wide grin*,  his seatbelt assembly did not fail him like mine did me, and I truly believe that he had angel wings wrapped around him that day in more ways than one. There were many miracles that day…..many!!!!

How Do You Continue To Cope?

I wake up each morning thankful to be alive. I read, I educate myself, I continue to dedicate time to this blog/website and the online support groups which have been and continue to be a Godsend for me. I go to counseling and I advocate for what I believe in.  I cry, I get angry, I struggle, I accomplish little things, I accomplish large things, I keep moving forward.  I spend time volunteering for various non-profit’s as I am able and my body cooperates. I am getting out in the community more and more.  I am buckled right in for this emotional roller coaster of a recovery experience through all of its intricacies.

I am learning to accept myself as I am now, radically accept all the nuances that I continue to face and be mindful to love who that Survivor is and who I am becoming throughout the course of my recovery. I mourn the old me less and less as I get to know the me I am now.  Life goes on and I value my life too much to drown in this sea of pain and limitation. I will survive.

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