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六曜 ROKUYO – A warning
"It's bad luck to be superstitious." (Andrew Mathis)
We don't want to be seen as promoters of the idea of Rokuyo – we reject the notion that it has any mystical power at all.
Here we explain why.
六曜 ROKUYO – A warning
Some refer to it as science, some pseudoscience, and some consider it religion. Whatever it is, Rokuyo suffers the same basic problem as astrology.
Many people believe that the alignment of distant planets on their birth date can affect their lives. Maybe it can, but compared with what's happening on this planet, while we are living our lives now, must surely have infinitely more impact on our lives than astrology. And yet people change their actions according to some ancient sage's interpretation of distant planets. Very strange behaviour.
Before we delve into astrology too deeply, let's look at some fundamental flaws:
- Orientation: Astronomers of old had a geocentric belief that Earth was at the centre of the Universe, and the heavens rotated around the inside surface of a gigantic spherical ball. There is little similarity between this imagination and the observations of today's scientific astronomers. Astrologers, however, retain this geocentric concept.
- Calibration: The zodiac used today was formulated some 2,500-3,000 years ago and since then, the Earth has changed its tilt (by about 30° to the west) as it revolves around the sun, due the moon's gravitational pull. Its axis no longer points to where it did when the Babylonians mapped the heavens. So if the solstice points were remapped when you were born, your star sign would be different.
- Celebration: When is our birth date? That is, when do we become beings? Or souls? Why should the zodiac be based on the time we take our first breath of fresh air? Are we not a being before that? At conception perhaps? Twins share the same 'birth sign', yet often have different personalities and talents. And, of course, different luck!
- Rationalisation: Why should the position of distant planets on our birth day, have any effect at all on our lives? Why not the altitude, weather, air pressure, the local level of xenon gas in the air, magnetic field, or any other of the countless components of our very first environment? Why should we accept that the local environment has no significance, yet the position of stars thousands of years ago and billions of miles away dictate our future? The only force distant stars and planets have is their own gravity. This has negligible effect on Earth.
Thousands of years ago planets were considered gods and their brilliance and mystery gave people astrology. We have now lost touch with these gods, but some people still hang on to the ideas.
The same arguments apply to Rokuyo.
Therefore since the world has still
Much good but much less good than ill,
And while the sun and moon endure
Luck's a chance but trouble's sure,
I'd face it as a wise man would,
And train for ill and not for good.
A E Houseman
Somebody emailed us recently, asking which Rokuyo day it was on their wedding date, twelve years ago. They're now divorcing and wondered if their marriage failed because their wedding was on the 'wrong' day. It's useful to be able to put the blame on somebody or something else when things go wrong. Similarly when things go right, it's tempting to say "That proves Rokuyo / astrology / tea-leaf-reading works!"
But let's see how this stands up. Here are seven world famous events from the past few years:
- Terrorist attack in New York on 11 September 2001. Rokuyo day: shakku. Bad luck all day (except at noon), which seems to support the Rokuyo pattern. And yet this was very good news for the people who orchestrated the attack. So the 'support' for Rokuyo can be rather subjective.
- Tsunami disaster in Asia on 26 December 2004. Rokuyo day: sakigachi. Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon. Oh dear... The earthquake that created the tsunami occurred at 7:59 in the morning. This doesn't fit in well with Rokuyo. Let's look at another example:
- Hurricane Katrina smashed into Louisiana on 29 August 2005 and claimed 1,836 lives. Rokuyo day was again, sakigachi: good luck in the morning. Well, the hurricane made landfall in the morning, so there's another misfit for Rokuyo.
- Cyclone Nargis on 2 May 2008 was much more devastating. 146,000 deaths officially recorded before the government stopped counting and thousands more people are missing, presumed dead. And the Rokuyo day? Lucky taian!
- The 2010 Haiti earthquake was on 12 January 2010. This was a tomobiki day, which is supposed to be good luck all day, except at noon. But an earthquake is no respecter of time and struck at 4:53 p.m. It is estimated that over 300,000 people died.
- The Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded at 21:56 on 20 April 2010. Eleven people were killed and many injured. The subsequent oil spill. in the Gulf of Mexico is now considered the largest environmental disaster in US history. The Rokuyo calendar shows it was sakimake, which is supposed to bring good fortune in the afternoon. It didn't.
- Finally, returning to Rokuyo's home here in Japan, the 2011 Tohoku earthquake. This killed thousands and led to a tsunami, which killed thousands more. The earthquake also caused one of the world's biggest radiation leaks from the Fukushima nuclear power station. The earthquake struck on 11 March 2011, another tomobiki day, which is supposed to unlucky only at noon. The magnitude 9 earthquake struck at 2:46 p.m. and the resulting 15-metre-high tsunami reached the shores a few hours later, wiping towns and villages off the map.
Of course, nobody is suggesting that disasters and terrorist attacks are just 'bad luck'. Quite the opposite – for the shareholders of matériel suppliers, such an event is extremely 'good luck'. (Not to mention the hundreds of scam websites that always spring up within days of any disaster, to siphon donations to relief efforts.)
For Cyclone Nargis it's less easy to see any good fortune from the event. The government has become more open to foreign aid since the disaster, but little else to support the notion that taian had any good luck for the nation. Many people will never recover and yet some Western companies will benefit from piecemeal reconstruction. And this brings us to the point we are trying to make:
Good fortune for one person almost invariably means a penalty for somebody else. Of course, everybody wants to have good luck and fortune – it's in our sorry greedy nature.
Remember Salim Sdiri of France? No? Well, I'm sure Tero Pitkämäki of Finland will.
13 July 2007 (Friday 13th, generally bad luck but also Tomobiki – good luck all day, except at noon) saw them at a GIAAF Golden League meet in Rome's Olimpico Stadium. Tero's sport is the javelin; Sdiri's sport is the long jump.
Tero threw his spear 80 metres, and Sdiri caught it. In his back, straight into a kidney! Talk about unlucky Friday 13th! Of course, if it struck him a few centimetres higher it would have killed him, so he was lucky there. And being out of the competition meant the other long jumpers had a better chance of winning. So lucky for them too.
And staying with sport: The opening ceremony of 2008 Olympics in Beijing was deliberately chosen to be 8 p.m. on 8 August (8/8/8/8); eight being an auspicious number. On the same day, people went onto the streets around the world to recall the 20th anniversary of a protest on 8 August 1988 (8/8/88), when millions of Burmese had marched throughout the country calling for an end to military rule. After that march, three thousand protesters were executed.
But isn't astrology just a bit of innocent fun?
Well, perhaps it may be, but taking astrology seriously can have tragic consequences.
Consider how many people have consulted astrology to determine the sex of an unborn child, and aborted the baby if the result was undesirable.
Accuracy of an astrological prediction of a baby's sex is at best only 50%.
Please enjoy the Rokuyo pages, but put no faith in the system. Don't even be tempted to dabble in it. Rokuyo, invented by some unknown philosophers hundreds of years ago, is no match for the power you can generate within yourself to change your life. Be assured that you will get much more benefit in life by putting faith in yourself, your family, your friends, and of course, your God.
(This page was updated on 6 June 2006. That's 6/6/6, supposedly the mark of the Devil. And yet nothing unusually bad happened on that day...)
"Experience and wisdom are the two best fortune tellers." (Anon)
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Oylegate-Glenbrien G.A.A. and camogie clubs launched their super fundraiser draw recently at their clubhouse.
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When John Akers ran IBM in early 1989, he began a campaign to focus on customers. To emphasize that goal, he invited Donald Keough, a client and president of Coca-Cola, to speak at an IBM meeting.
Embarrassingly, when pictures and statistics about IBM were presented, one slide showed senior executives with a bottle of Pepsi.
Keough told them: "You and your associates are talking about awareness of the customer, and yet as a group you are oblivious to one of your customers who is standing right here on the stage."
The IBM employees applauded Keough for his sincerity, and Akers was damaged by a blunder that so obviously challenged his appeal to think about customers.
Lesson: If you want to be taken seriously, stay resolute about continuity and align your actions with your words. Sending mixed messages not only confuses your workers, but also undermines your cause.
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The Post's expansion of high school coverage over the past few years has done a great service by highlighting the accomplishments of many talented student-athletes and their coaches. The Post's "High School Passer Rating" (debuting Nov. 12) does a disservice.
Aside from the absurdity of creating a statistic that compares quarterbacks with no variable to account for the fact that some play against the competition of small private school leagues and others in massive public school districts, do we really need another statistic of any kind in youth sports? Another way for high school athletes and coaches to compare themselves or rank themselves against one another while losing focus on why prep sports exist in the first place? Why bother trying to include "glorified intangibles" such as leadership, poise and penchant for heroics? Perhaps because that's why the games are supposed to be played -- to teach our young people how to compete, control their emotions in the heat of competition, become leaders and care as much about their teammates as their own success and statistics.
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Being pretty is without a doubt really important
There are also teachers who discriminate based on your looks
If you're pretty, even your littlest acts get noticed and the kids treat you well
You will easily make friends and the sunbaes won't ignore you either
If you want to have an easy and comfy school life, you gotta better up your looks
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- If you're pretty, the female teachers will nag you so much about your make upㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋEven if you only put on liptint, since your face stands out more than your friends' the teachers will still pick only at you
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- I feel like pretty kids will make friends even if they just sit there doing nothingㅋㅋㅋMy friend is like that. She just stands there doing nothing but the kids come to her and it really doesn't feel weird at all, she hangs out with both girls and guys comfortably.. As soon as she changes pictures, there are at least 10 people talking about itㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ she lives in another world
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- More than just being pretty, if they're pretty and lively they'll receive even more attention
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- Do you think they'll only get favoritism in school? They'll have better opportunities for their entire life
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- The kids who have a big group of friends and play well are the ones who are both pretty and kind, they're often short with white skin and really skinny..
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Sepp Blatter will doubtless seize the chance to move on from a scandal-ridden summer but it will take more than a week on Copacabana to restore Fifa's reputation or his embattled leadership.
The life ban handed down to Mohamed Bin Hammam allows Fifa to claim that it has acted decisively when handed evidence of corruption.
Never mind that the case against the Qatari was circumstantial, or that Jack Warner evaded sanction by the simple act of handing in the Fifa blazer he had worn for 30 years. And never mind that Bin Hammam's prosecution was hugely politically expedient to Blatter, removing his rival for the presidency on the eve of the election.
Bin Hammam's ban, and Warner's exit stage left, is a significant moment for Blatter's Fifa. Both men were key allies, one funding his election campaigns and the other delivering crucial votes from the Caribbean.
Blatter will need new alliances now but will claim that, when challenged with evidence, he cleaned house. He said the same when executive committee members Amos Adamu and Reynald Temarii were banned after being exposed discussing payments for votes in the 2018 and 2022 World Cup election.
With three executive committee members banned and one resigned in disgrace Fifa's problems look less like one-bad-apple than a whole orchard of rotten fruit. But these bans only treat the symptoms of Fifa's malaise, not the cause.
The root problem of what looks increasingly like endemic corruption is the cosy system of patronage fostered by Blatter and a lack of accountability and transparency. The flawed and unsatisfactory World Cup bidding process exposed it beyond doubt.
Blatter calls Fifa a family and runs it like a private club. As FA chairman David Bernstein learned to his cost, dissenting voices are quelled by the acquiescence of the majority happy to go with the flow, accepting lucrative grants that sustain the game but come at a price.
The flaws in Fifa's governance are everywhere and only root-and-branch reform will address them. Blatter is fond of saying that Fifa's problems are the result of the executive committee members sent to him by the confederations, but he has indulged them for too long for that excuse to wash.
Next week for example Fifa's host will be the charming Ricardo Teixeira, a man who has been exposed for corruption by his own national congress but still rules the Brazilian game, and is organising the 2014 World Cup.
Blatter has promised to address these structural issues with a "solutions committee" but his best idea so far has been to recruit Placid Domingo, a ludicrous suggestion that raises genuine doubts about his sincerity.
Better that Louis Freeh, the former FBI director who led the Bin Hammam investigation, offer some advice that will allow Fifa to claw back some credibility. Whether Blatter will listen is another matter.
The challenges facing the game around the world are too serious for him not to.
In Europe the games booming popularity has seen a commercial explosion that strains its integrity and its roots. In Africa and Latin America young players are harvested as ruthlessly as the natural resources targeted by colonisers in another age.
And across the globe a match-fixing scandal that has touched 50 countries already is unfolding, threatening to rob the game on the field of credibility.
In short, football is crying out for leadership. It needs a world governing body that governs, not a dysfunctional family flying first-class. But is is not likely to happen until the patriarch has gone.


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More than 30,000 are expected to attend the Gay Days at Disneyland that runs from Friday to Sunday.Since this event is not marketed by Disney directly, and you won't find it on the Disney website when you order your tickets, a lot of families get a big surprise every year when they show up on Gay Days weekend. They get to explain a lot of things to their kids they hadn't planned to explain just yet.
Gay Days Anaheim features event throughout the Disneyland Resort, including a book-signing on Saturday by Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch. Lynch, star of the hit TV show "Glee," is scheduled to sign copies of her book "Happy Accidents" at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. Gay Days is not an official Disney event.
Gay Days organizer Eddie Shapiro said Gays Days, in its 14th year, has gained tacit understanding from Disney.
"While this is not a Disneyland Resort-sponsored event, we work with Gay Days organizers to ensure exemplary guest service, as we do with all large groups," said Disney spokeswoman Betsy Sanchez.
Shapiro said more than 1,000 rooms have been booked in the three Disney-owned hotels; there are discounted tickets to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
"It's not dissimilar from any other large group that comes in," Shapiro said. "Except we hope to be more fabulous."
Back in the early days of this blog it happened to me and I wrote about it here.
If you find yourself in there and you don't want to throw away your expensive tickets, there are some fun family games you can play like "Guess the Gender" or "Which One is the Guy?". Those will keep you going all night.
Back when I worked there sights that will be regularly on display this weekend would have gotten people summarily tossed from the park. Things have changed since 1975, that's for sure.


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About Black Angus Steakhouse - Ventura
Great for steak and so much more… Black Angus Steakhouse has built its reputation on providing a Genuine American Steakhouse experience to remember. Our Chefs are proud to serve only Black Angus steaks that are carefully aged, fresh-cut daily, and grilled over an open flame.
Our other specialties include a variety of succulent seafood, fall-off-the-bone Baby Back Ribs and our famous slow-roasted Prime Rib. Whatever you're craving, we pride ourselves at Black Angus Steakhouse for superior quality, friendly service, and great food. It's more than a tradition - it's our passion every day. Black Angus offers a full array of menu items that are naturally gluten free. Ask for their Gluten Free Trail Map.
Ventura, CA 93003
Dining Style:
Casual Dining
Steakhouse, American
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday &Saturday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 11:00am - 9:00pm
BullsEye Bar opens at 11:00am on Saturday & Sunday
Cross Street:
Main / Telephone Rd.
Dress Code:
Casual Dress
Price Range:
$30 and under
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
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(805) 644-7323
This Black Angus Steakhouse features the BullsEye Bar, a casual sports bar concept within the restaurant, which boasts 10 to 12 hi-def flat screen TVs and offers various types of viewing zones. Each seat in the bar offers Guests the ability to watch different sporting events simultaneously. Free Wi-Fi is also available for fantasy sports players, as well as an ongoing calendar of sports-related promotions and contests.
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MONDAY – FRIDAY: Best Happy Hour in town! Let loose from 3pm to 7pm in our bar and enjoy $4, $5 and $6 Drink and Full-Size appetizer specials.
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WEDNESDAYS: Join us every Wednesday for our signature slow-roasted Prime Rib dinner and Sky-High Mud Pie dessert for only $18.99.
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Black Angus Steakhouse - Ventura Ratings and Reviews
Since I was alone for Thanksgiving, I wasn't about to cook. Thankfully, Black Angus had a turkey dinner. It tasted good and I appreciated that they had both light and dark meat in the meal. I appreciated having somewhere to go for turkey dinner. Thank you, Black Angus!
We were celebrating my mother's 91st birthday. The service was extremely slow. We were there for over two hours. The waitress would take a glass to refill it and wouldn't be back for 20 minutes. The filets were a joke. Finally, the waitress forgot the birthday dessert that would have made it a little celebration. On the plus side, the hostess and busboy were both great!
We go here often and have never had a complaint until this trip. I asked for a rib-eye and was given a prime rib (and over cooked for what I asked for at that). When I pointed it out to our server, she argued that "No, its what you asked for" before walking away.
I even get my office there to celebrate birthdays etc... even though the wait can be somewhat lengthy at times. I feel its worth it.
You also can't find a better "deal" than the campfire feast for two, even with the upgrades that my husband and I ALWAYS do! Its marvelous.
The food was, as always, excellent.
Disappointed this time compared to other visits to this restaurant. We were given a table next to the waiting area., so we had lots of traffic passing across a halfwall, plus people waiting to be seated tended to congregate RIGHT THERE so didn't feel comfortable talking. One section of the restaurant is all high-walled booths, which are very quiet and private, so this table in the bar area was, by comparison, very noisy. Luck of the draw, but every other time we've been in the high-walled booth section, so this was striking.
The other challenge was that it took them an extraordinarily long time to get our food out. We've gone their on Friday night before, and meal pacing is always excellent. Not this time. The food was good, but just barely warm enough to enjoy by the time it came out.
The campfire feast is always a favorite when there is a coupon involved. The filet mignon we had was tender and well seasoned. As a diabetic, it is good that you have vegetable options verses more starches. Although I wish you had sugar-free desserts as an option.
We waited a few minutes to be seated for our reservation. The server had a large table with a birthday next to our party of 5. I don't think the management knows how to support staff members when they have a large party. Our server was stressed out and seemed overwhelmed. She didn't apply the coupon for our free kids meals at the end of the meal and crumpled up the bill impatiently when we brought it up to her. The fried zucchini was not very good. The macaroni and cheese for kids is a little too Parmesan cheesy for kids. The margarita was weak and my mother ordered a second one when we got our food and did not receive it until after everyone was finished eating and after the waitress asked about dessert. I have good memories of all of the Black Angus restaurants from when I was younger and I was hoping to share that experience with my children. However, in the end, this experience was expensive and not very good. I expected fine dining but what I got was expensive steak house version of Carrows.
I am a fan of their Grilled artichoke so I bought it and was not disappointed. I ordered ribeye with broccoli and a side salad. The ribeye was cooked to perfection and tasted fabulous. There were two medium-sized pieces of broccoli on the plate and it did not look like a decent size portion of broccoli and those two pieces were undercooked. However, they were fresh. All-in-all I am not disappointed. I go to Black Angus because their ribeye never disappoints me.
People in the front were very friendly when we arrived for our reservation. We were seated within 5 mins of our arrival. The ladies whose helping our server (Jo Ann D), forget to bring sweet&low for our coffee, also there were no saute onions and mushrooms on my steak which I ordered. However, Jo Ann D was very quick to fix the problem. That is why I give our server 5 stars for service.
I'm not that into chain restaurants, but I have to say that the food was really good. The rib eye was so favorable. Green beans and salads top notch. It's not really pretty inside, but if you find yourself in Ventura and want a steak, it was surprisingly good.
All was very good. My New York steak was ordered medium and when the server delivered my steak she asked that I cut it in the middle to make sure it was correct. When it was cut it was closer to well done than medium. She offered to take it back and bring a properly medium cooked steak. I thanked her, however I'm not a complainer and declined her offer. Shortly thereafter the chef/manager came out and agreed that it was not medium. Without any discussion he said he'd take off the charge. That was a big deal to everyone at the table and elevated what might have been a mediocre meal to excellent based on going over the top. Thank you to all involved; you've kept regular customers pleased.
I was so worried about going here after I read the reviews. I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived. After a 5 minute wait we were seated. Our drunk order was quickly taken. Our server was Salyna C. She was super friendly and very efficient. She made it a wonderful night. We ordered the artichokes as an appetizer. They were ok. The steaks were all good. The chocolate torte and cookie were awesome for dessert. The mud pie had too much of a coffee taste for my son. I would definitely go back.
Was visiting the Ventura area and was delighted to find this hidden gem. I was expecting a more upscale ambiance, but the inside was warm and friendly. Not too casual like a Texas Roadhouse, but not too formal like Ruth's Chris.
We have a toddler, and they sat us at a table where it looked like a toddler had been prior, floor was messy, so at first I was really questioning this.
Our waitress came to the table and took our drink order, and was fantastic the entire time.
The food came out perfectly, and the steaks were delicious. I'm a huge fan of beef (no steak sauce for me as it ruins the flavor of beef) and this place did not disappoint. The beef had a great rich flavor to it, I wish there was one of these near me in Michigan.
This restaurant was very crowded but we were able to book a table at the last minute. The service was very quick considering how many guests were there. The food is always good and so are the drinks! We went there to celebrate a 8th grade graduation and a dance recital. The campfire feat is always a favorite, a lot of food and a lot of choices. This is our go too restaurant when we are in Ventura.
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The Mobile Suit Variations (モビルスーツバリエーション), simply known as MSV to fans, are variations on the mechanical designs seen in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam; specifically those of the Universal Century during a period known as the One Year War. These mobile suit variations are official designs, and included detailed histories and in many cases even have detailed backstories given for their pilots. Some were meant for a cancelled original series in 1983, and a few were even originally intended to appear in Mobile Suit Gundam, but their appearances were cut due to storyline alterations. While never seen in their own animation series, most of the MS models (as well as the backstories and pilots created for them) are considered canonical, and a few were later seen in other side-stories, manga, or video games. In a few cases, MSV designs even made brief appearances in Zeta Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ.
The MSV concept would be repeated on a more limited scale for Zeta Gundam, Gundam ZZ, Char's Counterattack, Gundam F91, and Victory Gundam, with both the number of designs and the detail of their backstories significantly reduced. In addition, "Kunio Okawara's MS Collection", known to fans as "M-MSV" (Missing-Mobile Suit Variations), is similar to the MSV concept but spans from the One Year War through the Gryps Conflict. It was not until Gundam SEED's MSV series (the first for an Alternate Universe series) that the original MSV formula, with detailed backstories and pilots, was duplicated.
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MSV (Mobile Suit Variations)
Also known as MSV (1983), the variations from the One Year War, considered to be official and canonical.[citation needed]
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- FA-78-1 Gundam Full Armor Type
- PF-78-1 Perfect Gundam
- RGC-80 GM Cannon
- RGC-80-1 GM Cannon Test Type
- RGM-79L GM Light Armor
- RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom
- RMV-1 Guntank II
- RX-77-3 Guncannon Heavy Arms Type
- RX-77-4 Guncannon II
- RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam
- RX-78-3 Gundam "G-3"
- TGM-79 GM Trainer
- FF-3 Saberfish
- FF-6 TIN Cod
- FF-S3 Saberfish
- Flatmouse
- Flydart
- AF-01 Mongoose
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- EMS-05 Agg
- MS-05A Zaku I Early Type
- MS-06A Zaku II First Mass Production Type
- MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type
- MS-06D Zaku Desert Type
- MS-06E Zaku Reconnaissance Type
- MS-06E-3 Zaku Flipper
- MS-06F Zaku Minelayer
- MS-06F Zaku II Dozle Zabi Custom
- MS-06FS Zaku II
- MS-06G Zaku II High Mobility Ground Type
- MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type
- MS-06K Zaku Cannon
- MS-06M (MSM-01) Zaku Marine Type
- MS-06R-1 Zaku II High Mobility Test Type
- MS-06R-1A Zaku II High Mobility Type
- MS-06R-2 Zaku II High Mobility Type
- MS-06R-2P Zaku II High Mobility Test Type
- MS-06RP Zaku II High Mobility Test Type
- MS-06T Zaku Trainer Type
- MS-06V Zaku Tank
- MS-06V-6 Zaku Tank Green Makaku
- MS-06W Worker Zaku
- MS-06Z Psycommu System Zaku
- MS-07A Gouf
- MS-07B Gouf M'Quve Custom
- MS-07C-3 Gouf Heavy Arms Type
- MS-07C-5 Gouf Test Prototype
- MS-07H Gouf Flight Test Type
- MS-07H-4 Gouf Flight Test Type
- MS-14B Gelgoog High Mobility Type
- MS-14C Gelgoog Cannon
- MSM-04G Juaggu
- MSM-04N Agguguy
- MSM-08 Zogok
- MSN-01 Psycommu Test High Mobility Type Zaku II
- MSN-02 Perfect Zeong
- YMS-07A Prototype Gouf
- YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type
- YMS-09 Prototype Dom
- YMS-09D Dom Tropical Test Type
V-MSV (Victory Gundam Mobile Suit Variations)
The V-MSV (1993) series features variations from the from the Mobile Suit Victory Gundam TV series.
League Militaire
- LM111E02 Gun-EZ Improved Type
- LM111E02 Gun-EZ Prototype
- LM111E02 Gun-EZ Land Use Type
- LM111E02 Gun-EZ Late Production Type
Earth Federation Forces
- RGM-119 Jamesgun Early Production Type
- RGM-119D Jamesgun Desert Type
- RGM-122 Javelin Early Type
- RGM-122 Javelin Mega Spear Loading Type
- RGM-122 Javelin Prototype
- RGM-122C Javelin Cannon
Zanscare Empire (BESPA - Ballistic Equipment & Space Patrol Armory)
- ZM-S06G Zollidia Kai
- ZM-S06GD Zollidia Desert
- ZM-S06S Zoloat Early Production Type
- ZM-S08G Zolo First Mass Production Test Type
- ZM-S09GE Tomliat Reconnaissance Type
- ZM-S19S Shy-Tarn Local Guard Division Type
- ZM-S22S Rig Shokew Beam Rotor Equipment Type
- ZMT-S06G Zolorotor
After War Gundam X Hyper Guide
The Gundam X Hyper Guide (1996) series features variations from the from the After War Gundam X TV series, Unlike other variation series this only features variations/Upgrades of the Gundams' that appeared in the anime rather than featuring variations of Mobile Suits, Mobile Weapons and Gundams' alike.
Mobile Weapons
GAMES MSV (Games Mobile Suit Variations)
The GAMES MSV series features variations that usually only appear in Gundam video-games, the series is published in Gundam Ace magazine.
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The review cited leadership and management deficiencies at two department offices, poor coordination among officials and confusion in Washington and in the field over who had the power to make decisions that involved policy and security concerns.
The attack killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans. The report could tarnish the tenure of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who said she would adopt its recommendations.
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More commonly known as BJJ, it is a martial art centred around ground fighting and grappling. With similarities to other combat sports such as judo, BJJ has been heavily integrated into the more modern sport of mixed martial arts. With an emphasis on skill and finesse, its history paints a picture of experimentation and evolution.
The first ever recorded jiu-jitsu school was owned by Geo Omor and was opened at the turn of the 20th century. Also implementing judo into its training, the word was quickly spread of the new sport amongst boxers, wrestlers, and other combat athletes. Carlos Gracie, who coined the fame for the family name, first discovered the sport in 1917 and quickly spread word to his brothers. The Gracie family would go on to have the most decorated ancestry in the sport, opening gyms across the world that bear their name.
Although commonly seen in conjunction with other styles of MMA, BJJ primarily avoids the use of striking and instead focuses on submission holds. There are three main ground positions that are employed: side control, full mount, and guard. Both side control and mount are positions assigned to the grappler with top control, while guard is implemented while the fighter is on his or her back.
Submission holds are the main source of attack in BJJ and are implemented in a variety of forms and methods. Joint locks are holds involving a limb, applying pressure in the opposite natural direction of the joint. Common joint locks include Armbars, Americanas, Omoplatas, and Kimuras, which are all basic holds for every fighter.
Strangles or choke holds are the second form of submission, focusing on the neck of the opponent. The fighter will cut off the breathing by applying pressure to the windpipe, causing his or her opponent to temporarily lose consciousness. If the fighter does lose consciousness for that short period of time, the bout is over and he or she is declared the loser.
The standard uniform used in the sport of BJJ is the judogi, commonly referred to as a "gi". These may differ from similar combat clothing as they require a tighter fit, especially around the cuffs of the jacket and pants. A large selection of BJJ Gi's are available, being a critical component to the sport. Depending on the tournament, there may be specific standards for the gis of the fighters.
Belts are also given out as a part of the uniform and act as a system of grading for the fighters. Depending on the colour of the belt, it signifies a level of skill and accomplishment in the sport. Beginning with white for adults, it evolves to the most prestigious colour of red in the black belt category for the most deserving athletes. It is suggested that the average BJJ practitioner may take longer than 12 years to reach the status of black belt, with some students advancing quicker due to skill and demeanour. With BJJ being implemented in a wide variety of MMA programs, mastering the sport can be a long but rewarding process.


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Male Teacher Appreciation Ideas
My daughter has 5 male teachers...
I need ideas for something to give them.
They all got Starbucks gift cards for Christmas - BORING.
I want something I can make and do for them...
What about altered clipboards?
monogrammed notecards
My younger son has a male teacher this year. The teacher likes to play the guitar. I got lucky.... went to an artisan fair and found a lovely wooden bookmark with a guitar miter-cut into it. So cool! And my son says he liked it... bonus!
Sorry, that doesn't help you much but I'd try to find out what the teacher likes and go from there (as in if a sports fan, make something sports themed or if a music fan, make something music themed)
what about some homebaked goodies? Those are gender neutral and always appreciated.
keyring-made w/ school colors
wife of male teacher here -- my DH LOVES coffee so he ends up with several gift cards, he treated us all to breakfast at the local coffee shop -- where they comped our coffees anyway! Monogrammed cards are excellent -- DH is, as we speak, writing his thank you notes for all his gift cards, I happen to know male teachers love getting a little stationery set. :) Altered clipboard is also an excellent idea -- a calendar for the classroom; personalized $1 frame from Michael's, something your student made!
I gave our male teacher the same thing I give the female teachers... name frame. He loved it. I used fish on it as he loves to fish. It is now displayed proudly in his classroom window. He also got a set of personalized cards during the year from us too.
My roundtuit died a few years ago but I picked up camoflage buckets and camo pencils for a male teacher present and ran out of steam. I always envision making a pencil bouquet.
Food is always a good choice. I know the guys I teach with love it when they get goodies (as long as they know it came from someone "safe").
What about Netflix gift certificates? Everyone likes to watch a good move now and again.
Bookmarks or paper weight are always good. I gave my daughter's male principal one that I made from a big rock I had. I painted it with metallic sliver paint and you can stamp write, or use rub ons for his name or initial. Also for the male teacher I bought a design your own paper weight kit and made a paper weight with the teacher's initial or monogram. You can also do the same with the photo coasters. I gave those along with a small gift card
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A Weymouth school has received a glowing report from Independent Inspectors.
Thornlow Preparatory School was praised for the quality of their pupils' achievements and learning, which inspectors said was excellent.
The team of 4 also found that Students results were consistently above the national averages for their pupils' ages.
The school caters for children aged from 3 to 13.
Naomi Fowke, Headmistress of Thornlow Preparatory School told Wessex FM:
"We are incredibly pleased with our recent inspection report and it was only possible because of the dynamic partnership which exists between teachers, pupils and parents. A glowing inspection report however, does not give room for complacency. Our focus will always be, as it always has been, on ensuring that we continually review what we do and how we do it in order to ensure that we continue to deliver the very best education for all our pupils".
Here's a summary of the reports key findings:
The inspectors praised the quality of learning at Thornlow "Pupils of all ages are willing to learn, happy to cooperate with one another and ready to offer their thoughts."
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"They are enthusiastic about their school and about their learning, courteous to adults and supportive of each other. They respect the views of others, and are interested in the different experiences of those from other cultures".
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"The school's leaders ensure that it meets its aims of exciting and extending the intellect of each pupil and building their confidence and self-esteem in all areas". "Senior staff have been effective in building up a team of well qualified and motivated staff with a judicious balance of youth and experience".
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09 December 2016, Singapore — On December 8th, the inaugural Impact Investment Trailblazer Showcase, hosted by the Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) and the Shujog ACTS program with support from United States Agency for International Development (USAID), brought together over 100 key players in the impact investment ecosystem from across the globe to reflect on the progress of impact investing and celebrate the innovative leaders within the space.
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ICCO Investments Awarded the First-Ever IIX Trailblazer Award for Their Commitment to Impact Investing
09 December 2016, Singapore — ICCO Investments, an investment initiative of the Netherlands-based ICCO Cooperation, received the first-ever IIX Trailblazer Award at the inaugural Impact Investment Trailblazer Showcase for their commitment to redefining finance and generating social impact in the global community.
27 October 2016, New York – Durreen Shahnaz, a Bangladeshi-American entrepreneur and founder of Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) and Shujog, received the Asia Game Changer Award for her pioneering work in changing the game for millions through impact investing.
HYDERABAD & SINGAPORE – Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), Shujog, and global investment firm KKR assisted Banyan Nation ("Banyan") in raising US$800,000 in their first fund raise. This will enable Banyan to scale a business solution which mitigates inefficiencies in India's waste recycling value chain through the use of technology and sustainable business practices to formalize recycling processes.
Winning Impact Enterprises of IIX-N-Peace Innovation Challenge celebrated for building peace across Asia
22 October 2015 –The inaugural IIX-N-Peace Innovation Challenge has concluded with six winning Impact Enterprises across Asia, celebrated for building peace through innovative businesses in Afghanistan, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and the Philippines.
The six winning enterprises demonstrate a wide range of positive social impact, from generating sustainable livelihoods and fair-trade agriculture, to leveraging mobile technology that delivers access to basic healthcare and renewable energy, amongst other ripple benefits to the communities. By achieving these positive social returns, they have shown that business, innovation and technology are critical aspects in building peace and sustainable development.
The IIX-N-Peace Innovation Challenge calls for enterprises to build peace through business and social impact
Manila, 25 August 2015 – The Impact Accelerator™ program in the Philippines, operated by Impact Investment Exchange Asia (IIX), concludes this week with an Impact Showcase of four winning Social Enterprises (SEs).
Attended by regional and international executives, Impact Showcase provided four innovative SEs the opportunity to pitch their businesses to potential investors and ecosystem partners.
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MANILA & SINGAPORE – July 21, 2015 – Impact Investment Exchange Asia ("IIX"), a leader in social development through impact investment, Shujog, IIX's not-for-profit sister organization, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, successfully completed their second social enterprise technical assistance project with Glovax Biotech. Glovax is a fully integrated vaccine company in the Philippines that imports, distributes, and retails vaccines at affordable rates to low-to-middle-income Filipinos.
Singapore, 13 July 2015 – Impact Investment Exchange Asia (IIX) has kicked-off a first-of-its-kind Women's Livelihood Bond due to be launched in early 2016, as part of its commitment to the Clinton Global Initiative.
The Women's Livelihood Bond is the first among IIX's Sustainability Bonds – a series of replicable innovative financial instruments that mobilize private capital for development. Designed to transform the lives of over half a million women in Asia, IIX's Women's Livelihood Bond is set to raise $20 million in capital for a pool of underlying issuers, consisting of Social Enterprises and Micro-Finance Institutions, that focus on empowering women.
With deep sadness we bid farewell to Singapore's Founding Father and first Prime Minister Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. As we lament the loss of a great leader, we simultaneously celebrate his legacy in bringing prosperity to Singapore. Mr. Lee's passion lives on through the great institutions he built in Singapore and the ripple effects of the country's success across the region. His impact on the lives of Singaporeans and the rest of the world will continue for generations to come.


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MELBOURNE, Australia -- Tournament organizers invoked the Australian Open's extreme heat policy for the second day in succession on Saturday as temperatures exceeded 95 degrees.
Under the rule, new matches on outside courts will not start until the temperature eases, although matches already underway must be completed.
New matches will also not begin on the two main courts, Rod Laver Arena and Vodafone Arena, until the retractable roof over both stadiums is closed after current matches are finished.
Third seed Amelie Mauresmo of France had just started her third-round match against unseeded Dutchwoman Michaella Krajicek on Rod Laver Arena when the rule was invoked.
The rule was also invoked on Friday as the temperature soared to 104 degrees.
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There are many ways that a person can go into business for themselves. One of the easiest is a type of business that is called a sole proprietorship. There is virtually no paperwork that is required to start this type of business. As long as you have a product or service to sell, then you can obtain licenses that are required to start selling and get to work. There are some advantages to forming a sole proprietorship and some disadvantages to think about, so be sure to consider these points before finalizing your business structure.
The Pros of a Sole Proprietorship
1. You may not need to notify anyone that you're beginning a business.
If you have a digital business opportunity, such as freelance work, then you can just get to work. Many digital businesses that don't solicit for local customers aren't required to have an operational license because they are being viewed as independent contractors.
2. You don't have to file separate tax returns for your business.
Because the view of the sole proprietor is as an independent operator, filing taxes is easier every year because there isn't two different tax returns that must be filed. Business expenses, deductions, and income are all reported on an expanded tax return document.
3. Your business can still be scalable.
You don't have to just work by yourself if you're an independent contractor. You can hire employees, other independent contractors, and grow your business as large as you want it to be without changing your structure. You will need a tax ID if you hire employees, however, so keep that in mind as you contemplate growth.
The Cons of a Sole Proprietorship
1. Your business income and personal income get mixed together into one pot.
In this business structure, all of your income is considered to come from one source. This means that all of your personal assets are placed at risk if you happen to lose a judgment for some reason. Because of this, larger businesses may wish to look at other business structures.
2. Insurance and credit may be more difficult to obtain.
If you start a business that has more structure to it, then that business has its own credit profile. Under a sole proprietorship, the credit profile of the business is your personal credit profile. If you have a lower than average credit score, then it may become difficult to obtain capital funding that you may need.
3. Everything winds up running through you.
In this business structure, there aren't any other officers who can help to run the business. In the end, you can delegate business decisions as you see fit, but ultimately it is you who will be responsible for the conduct of all employees, the value of the work completed, and your overall business presence.
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International Business Major
The international business major focuses on the political, legal, economic, cultural and infrastructure issues in different countries and how they impact business. You'll learn how to take these differences into account in order to manage the day-to-day operations of an international business and strategically plan for its future. While you'll benefit from UIndy's small class sizes and experienced faculty, you'll also work with others from all around the globe through classes and study abroad opportunities.
Program Strengths
- Faculty have significant international experience. Professors in the program have lived, worked and taught in several countries.
Affiliation with other campuses
- Numerous travel opportunities through spring term and study abroad program
- A diverse campus with students and faculty from more than 60 countries
- Accelerated BS/MBA program that includes an MBA major in international business and allows students to complete both degrees in as little as five years
- Develop skills that foster continued learning in order to keep pace in a rapidly changing global business environment
International Business students and grads have interned or work for:
- Allison Transmission
- Rolls Royce
- Eli Lilly
- FedEx
- Chamber of Commerce, International Trade Division
Potential careers with an International Business degree
An international business degree will give you the skills needed to provide management and professional expertise to business, government and not-for-profit organizations. Jobs may include:
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- International trade specialist
- Import/export compliance manager
- Business development manager
- Small business owner
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On February 11, 2016, an affidavit or declaration regarding motion for authority to obtain debtor-in-possession financing was filed in the bankruptcy case of Sundevil Power Holdings, LLC and its affiliates.
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Declaration in Support of Debtors Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders Pursuant to Sections 361, 362, 363 and 364 of the Bankruptcy Code and Rule 4001 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (A) Authorizing the Debtors to (I) Use Cash Collateral of the Prepetition Secured Parties, (II) Obtain Secured Superpriority Postpetition Financing and (III) Provide Adequate Protection to the Prepetition Secured Parties, and (B) Scheduling Final Hearing ( (related document(s)[16]) Filed by Sundevil Power Holdings, LLC. (Cohen, Howard)
Sundevil Power Holdings, LLC filed for bankruptcy protection, or had an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed against it, on February 11, 2016. The bankruptcy case is pending before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The case number for the lead bankruptcy case is 16-10369. The bankruptcy case is currently assigned to United States Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Carey. The law firm of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. is acting as lead bankruptcy counsel to Sundevil Power Holdings, LLC in the bankruptcy case.


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Testable Stories in the INVEST Model
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JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor, Interior Design
Competition Number: 9692SE
Position Type: Tenure Track
Department: Interior Design
Competition Closes: March 6, 2015
The Department of Interior Design is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor. The teaching responsibilities of this position include teaching and research in one of the following areas: building systems, sustainable design, lighting, or materials. The successful candidate will be an innovative leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The position will commence August 15, 2015.
The Interior Design program has an integrated, holistic, team-based approach to design education. Faculty in the program actively engage in curriculum review, course development and the implementation of department initiatives such as bridging the program with other design institutions, associations and industry. The program is transitioning from a CIDA accredited Bachelor of Applied Interior Design degree to a Baccalaureate Interior Design degree program. The new BID program is anticipated to start in the Fall term 2015.
The Department of Interior Design & Art History currently offers a Bachelor of Applied Interior Design degree program. The department is moving towards a Bachelor of Interior Design degree program that is more holistic. The ideal applicant will be able to teach courses at the introductory, intermediate and senior level and bring background, experience and strong skills in pragmatic and theoretical interior design.
Since opening in 1910, Mount Royal has embraced change in order to meet the needs of the people and community it serves. At Mount Royal, students experience high quality education enhanced by smaller class sizes, personalized learning and a single-minded dedication to premier undergraduate learning. Mount Royal is known for its collegial working environment.
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Live theater has the power to move you to tears and laughter and sometimes at the same time.
Live theater has the power to move you to tears and laughter and sometimes at the same time.
Neil Simon's "Lost in Yonkers" may arguably be the prolific playwright's best work. Set in 1942, the autobiographical, 1991 Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play chronicles the turbulent year Simon and his older brother live with their overbearing German-Jewish grandmother. Their widowed father, Eddie, is forced to go out on the road to earn the money to pay back a loan shark for his dead wife's cancer treatment. The boys' saving grace is their childlike, loving aunt Bella who lives with her stern mother in an antiseptic apartment above the family's candy store.
With "Yonkers," Simon moves beyond his reputation as a comic genius and the master of clever one-liners and running gags to the stature of a serious and skilled dramatist. As you'd expect the play has strong comic overtones, but it's more of a drama than a comedy. Simon creates a compelling portrait of the relationships in his dysfunctional extended family and "Lost in Yonkers" resonates with warmth and poignancy.
Simon's sparkling humor is reflected this coming-of-age tale. The two boys crack that "kissing Grandma is like putting your lips on wrinkled ice cream" and describe their Aunt Bella's flighty mind as "closed for repairs." But the pain and sadness of the human condition is depicted in moving, memorable scenes.
Deftly directed by Millie Sheerin the Academy of Performing Arts' production is first-rate. Front and center is Karen Riquinha's compelling portrayal of the mentally challenged, 35-year-old spinster Bella. The expressive actress imbues Bella with childlike innocence, vulnerability, and an aching loneliness. Riquinha effectively conveys Bella's instability with emotions that can turn on a dime and her heartbreaking desire to fulfill her womanly longings for love and children. Despite her slow-mindedness Bella is keenly perceptive and sensitive to the pain of her family members.
Karen McPherson delivers a brittle portrayal of the steely, cold-hearted Grandma Kurnitz, who takes tough love to an extreme, raising her children without love to make them survivors. The actress establishes her character's overbearing presence with her cross expressions and a mean streak that make her family cower with fear. Yet McPherson reveals a crack in Grandma's stern demeanor revealing an embittered woman traumatized by her experiences of growing up in Nazi Germany and losses in her life. The confrontation scene between Bella and her mother is emotionally charged and the highlight of the play.
Cole Perry plays Artie, the 13-year-old outspoken, smart-mouthed Neil Simon character, with an appealing irrepressible quality. The young actor has some of the best one-liners in the script and delivers them with wonderful expressions. Vaughn Yerkes lends a touching sensitivity to the older brother Jay.
Brian Dudley is excellent as the anxiety-ridden, uptight Eddie, who reverts back into the role of a little boy intimidated by her domineering mother.
Jefferson Thomas wonderfully captures the edgy, tough-talking Louie, Eddie's older brother, who is a bag man for the mob. Thomas exudes machismo and talks in an amusing heavy New York accent.
Racine Oxtoby makes the most of her small role as the timid, asthmatic Aunt Gert.
Peter Earle's nostalgic set of a very neat Yonkers tenement complete with doilies on the upholstered furniture and family photos plastered on the walls.
Some of the scene changes are clunky and the play drag in spots, but this is a sterling production not to be missed.
What: "Lost in Yonkers"
Where: Academy Playhouse, 120 Main St., Orleans
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'It could be worse' is what I told myself; however, in retrospect, 'it' was pretty bad.
I began getting sick about 3 years ago. At first, I disregarded the warning signs, figuring I was just insanely overworked (going for 2 undergrad degrees in 4 years, working/volunteering/school clubs/activities/interning 70+ hrs/week) and needed to pull back the reins. Mid 2009 was when I began realizing that 'pulling back the reins' wasn't cutting it, and perhaps there was more than met the eye. Despite this realization, I continued to brush everything off for another year or so. Looking back, it was a bad decision, I know. But when you're in college, insanely busy, and invincible (ha), thoughts like this don't necessarily cross your mind.
Until about six months ago, I'd feel better one day and horribly worse the next. One month I'd feel great, followed by 3-4 days of feeling like garbage. Such as in that one time last year when I got horribly sick at a hotel in the middle of nowhere Michigan. It took an insane amount of effort to walk down the hall for ice chips and open my laptop to Google the nearest urgent care. You know, just in case.
What does 'feeling sick' entail? I have a hard time describing the feeling, but here's my best shot: It felt like: A. I had been punched in the stomach 947 times & B. My body couldn't regulate temperature, fluctuating between intense chills and feeling hot/clammy. Sometimes this happened after eating/drinking, other times out of the blue.
When I finally went to the doctor, she pressed/poked my abdomen without finding anything glaring, so she ran a blood test to rule out 'anything else'. When the blood tests came back clear, she recommended I see a gastroenterologist.
The gastro. recommended an ultrasound as well as a HIDA scan – an imaging procedure that tracks the production & flow of bile from the liver > intestine. You lay on a table as a tracer (a radioactive chemical) is injected. Over the next hour, a gamma camera takes pictures of the abdomen as the tracer passes through the body. It wasn't painful in the moment, but it did leave me feeling sick for the rest of the day and into the next.
Neither the ultrasound nor the HIDA scan produced abnormal findings, so the gastro. took a stab in the dark, suggesting gallbladder removal, 'to see if it would help'. I was actually pretty shocked by this, as we had not come anywhere near determining the cause(s) of the issue(s), yet she was suggesting I have an internal organ removed…? I felt like she was treating me like a number/science experiment, which I obviously was not cool with. I questioned the recommendation and her response was: 'Well then, try eating really well, take care of yourself for a month and see how you feel. Either way, let's just go ahead and set up an appointment with a surgeon.'
'Oh, haaiiiil no.' is what I thought. There was little to no logic behind her recommendation and I already did eat really well *thanks for asking*.
This is more or less what I wanted to tell her:
Instead of the surgeon, I opted to get a 3rd, 4th, 19th, and 437th opinion a la other doctors, specialists, and nutritionists. They all had a variety of interesting theories/diagnosis: Sounds like a peptic ulcer. You were just in Argentina? Maybe you picked up H. Pylori. Celiac. Gallstones. Liver Failure? Leaky gut syndrome. Ovarian Cyst. Gastric Lymphoma. Gastritis! Hyperthyroidism! Kidney stones! Cholecystitis!
As interesting as the theories were, various tests proved them all wrong.
At this point, let me just say this. Years of phantom sickness is, ummm, not fun. I'll admit, it was hard going to a new doctor every 2 weeks. It was hard having doctor after doctor completely stumped. It was hard not knowing what was going on or how long it would last. It was hard to feel helpless. It was hard to think about a potential life of chronic pain, of not understanding it, and not being able to manage it. It was hard to be "healthy" on paper, but be dealing with this mystery ailment.
Here's one thing that helped keep me in check – a quote. Thank you, Haruki Murakami:
'Don't feel sorry for yourself. Only assholes do that.'
I kept as much as I could on the DL to the general public, mainly because nothing made sense and there were no answers. There were, however, instances when I did need to offer a bit more detail and well, these moments were the woooorsttt. Why? Because there was almost always a suggestion/
You probably have a gluten allergy. One time I had a friend in college who was allergic to sulfates – maybe you are too. Maybe you're allergic to wheat. It sounds like you have an ulcer. Awwww *sad frowny face* I hope you feel better soon! You should try meditating. Have you gone to the doctor? What about acupuncture? Maybe you should pray about it. This drink is easy on the stomach – just try a sip! I know of a great body cleanse – want the recipe? I've heard acai berries do wonders. How about a multivitamin? Tums!
At first, I always responded with: That's a good idea, but I've already tried – doesn't work. Nope, not that either. Yeah, I've been to a nutritionist and she was stumped. No, I don't have a stomach ulcer. You're right, it IS so weird! No, gluten is not the problem; I eat pasta like it's my job. Yes, I've already had a blood test. Etc. Etc. Blah. Blah. Blah…
After a few months, I changed my default response to these magic 4.5 words:
Thanks, I'll try that.
And you know what? It worked. At the end of the day, all people want to do is help. Of course it's appreciated; however, the conversations got exhausting. The topic was exhausting, the situation was exhausting, and attempting to explain something that made no sense was exhausting. Those 4.5 words allowed the person to 'help', allowed me to show gratitude, and allowed us both to move on.
Solving the mystery.
The doctors weren't finding anything and I wasn't interested in medicating symptoms (not causes) long-term, so, I began scouring every last nook and cranny of the internet, searching for anything that could lead me to a clue. My research led me to believe that food allergies could be the culprit; however, because my insurance would not cover food allergy testing (although they would cover an unnecessary gallbladder removal surgery, figure that one out), I opted for the old fashioned elimination method. One by one, I eliminated the common food allergy sources: Lactose, wheat, eggs, soy, dairy, sugar, gluten, etc.
Unfortunately, none of these were the cause.
Plan B: Food journal. Let me say this: tracking every last ingredient of every last food/drink is one of the most time-consuming tasks. EVER. But I did it. During this time, I read anything and everything I could about the gut, digestive system, autoimmune disorders, and honestly all things gastro-related. I scoured article after article after article after article about all things nutrition – the slow food movement, GM food effect on the gut, etc.
What I learned through this research was CRAY.
To spare the details, I'll simply say this: Once one learns how food is made and the affects of processed food on the body, it's nearly impossible to stomach (so punny) 99% of the garbage that's out there. Processed food is full of insane/horribly destructive chemicals that, over time, damage/ruin the gut lining/your entire body. Needless to say, I immediately eliminated anything and everything that was genetically modified. I made Whole Foods my second home and stuck to meals primarily consisting of veggies, fruits, beans & meat. Oh yeah, and the occasional hamburger, ice cream, and/or pasta. Sorry, just couldn't give that up. (: (…all organic/all natural though, so it's ok, right?)
Anyway, after a month or so, I analyzed the journal. The difficulty was that my adverse reactions were not consistent; however, I did find 3 trends: alcohol (ALL types, unless the enthanol was cooked out), Mexican food, and synthetic vitamins. So, I eliminated all alcohol, almost completely elimited Mexican food (minus bland stuff – i.e. rice, beans & veggies – just no sauces/spices), and replaced the synthetic vitamins with the vegan/vegetarian versions.
6 months has passed since these changes and you know what? I feel better now than I've ever felt.
Thank god.
While yes, I did revamp my diet to fix the problems, I must say that after learning all that I have about food/nutrition, my entire relationship with food has changed. After understanding the affects of genetically modified grossness, it was almost impossible not to. The majority of what I eat now is all-natural, organic, crunchy granola goodness. I'm hyper aware of everything I put into my body, won't purchase anything if I can't read an ingredient listed on the label, and cook as much as I can from scratch.
In case you were curious, my opinion of/relationship with conventional Western medicine has also been completely altered by this experience. I'll let you take a stab at what this entails. Here's a hint.
Every cloud has a silver lining.
The long and short of it is this: food allergies can take a long time to surface and cause a lot of damage along the way. Basically, food allergies can & do f-up the entire body for a long time.
While yes, discovering & eliminating the main causes of my sickness was a huge contributor to me getting better, it was only part of the whole. A few additional changes I've made: regular exercise, sleeping at least 7 hours a night, and not biting off more than I can chew. Might not seem like much, but for me, the collective changes have made a huge difference.
While it took 3 years to sort everything out, I'm finally back on track *knock on wood*. This type of thing doesn't happen overnight…it's an arduous process, to say the least. It took many years, many doctors, and (sadly for my wallet) many dollars, to figure out what was up; however, figuring out/fixing the root cause has been nothing short of a Christmas miracle and worth every last penny.
I'm thankful for everything these past 3 years have taught me, and hope be onward and upward from this point forward!