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"Can someone Bipolar
If you are Bipolar - does that
sentence bother you?
I bet that if you are Bipolar
it does, however understand that if you were not Bipolar are
were living with someone that is constantly angry or depressed
you might also wonder if they cared about your feelings -
On the other side of the pole
in depression we can be so self-absorbed by what is wrong
with us and our lives that we sometimes appear to be uncaring.
It might be easy for a person living with us to wonder if
we can love.
This is a real question that
I stumbled on while searching the web on day - and it does
bother me.
What really bothered me about this question is that this questions
shows that there is still a great deal of misunderstanding
when it comes to the term Bipolar instead of appreciating
the Bipolar mind - fear and wrongful judgment are placed on
the creative minds of those that do not deserve it.
Truly, unbalanced Bipolar people
can be tough on their partners, friends and families - but
not able to love?
This is really asking
a Bipolar person care about someone else?
It also means that this person
may not be dealing with someone who is Bipolar, they may actually
be dealing with someone who has been diagnosed as Bipolar
when really they are much more than just Bipolar.
For example, a common error
is to confuse a Bipolar person with someone with Borderline
Personality Disorder which, according to Medterms.com, is
much less known but much more common, especially in young
women but found in men as well. The Borderline personality
may also suffer Bipolar tendencies but is not just Bipolar,
and that makes a huge difference in behavior.
Bipolar polar means "two
poles" not "lack of feeling" in fact, a Bipolar
person is usually suffering from "over-feeling"
though often, self-absorbed.
There is a difference between
a mind that feels extreme happiness and sadness to a mind
that feels no love.
Bipolar people are fabulous
at love. We love to be in love! It is exciting and can often
send up on our "high ride" or what used to be called
the "manic" state. We are not often good at staying
in love. Not because we stop loving but because we see ourselves
in the "mirror of someone else's eye" and we may
not like what we see. We also need quiet time
more than
most people do. We need this "space to be alone"
to maintain balance and if we do not get it (as when we are
in a relationship) this in itself can throw us off balance
into cycles of mania and depression.
Let's look again at the words
that set off the panic in most people's minds and what the
words actually mean.
"bi" means
in this case "two"
"polar" = having a pair of equal and opposite
charges - in this case the poles of happy or sad.
"depression" = the down cycle = deep sadness
"bi" means
in this case "two"
"polar" = having a pair of equal and opposite
charges - in this case the poles of happy or sad.
"depression" = the down cycle = deep sadness
Now here is the word that sends
FEAR into the hearts of those who still see Bipolar people
as the homeless, rambling maniacs of the world.
Mania originally comes from the word "madness"
and can mean "insanity" [Origin: 1350-1400; ME <
L < Gk manía madness; akin to MAENAD, MIND ] Dictionary.com
Unabridged (v 1.1)
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random
House, Inc. 2006.
"mania" or "manic"
- for most people with Bipolar "Disorder", this
is the up cycle (usually happy but if the "up" period
is overused the person can be angry & agitated)
Just because the word is used
to describe the up cycle does not MEAN that everyone who is
experiencing a period of mania is insane.
When searching Dictionary.com
I found this simple explanation of "mania" that
I like much better.
*1. Excessive
excitement or enthusiasm; craze: The country has a mania for
Unabridged (v 1.1)
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random
House, Inc. 2006.
And this is how MANY Bipolar
people experience the "high wave".
We are not running down your
new girlfriend with our car or talking to imaginary friends
or banging on your office door screaming profanities.
We are simple this: 'super excited".
If it is anything else then
often it is mixed in with something more. What is reported
is often the extreme high end of mania. It is the rare few
who go "too high" and end up hospitalized that you
hear about - it is not the majority of us that are holding
down jobs.
What you will usually see in
a Bipolar person is this.
1. We can do too much and
spend too much and talk too fast when we are "up".
2. We are vulnerable to addictions because it is an attempt
to stay on the "high energy".
3. We are creative and wonderful to be around - most of
the time.
4. We can fall into a deep and debilitating depression.
5. If we try and fail too many times we might give up, stay
flat and not dare the high again.
6. When "over worked", "out of balance"
we can become angry.
7. We can multi-task and problem solve at an incredible
8. We are your lawyer, your doctor, your major, your author,
your artist, your mother/father/child/sister/lover. We are
there, mostly hidden.
9. Unless you live with us - you will not know us as having
pain because we are usually fun-loving around others
always at home. This is because the "other" side
of the adrenaline high has to eventually show itself - so
that happens when we can no longer hold up the "high".
1. We can do too much and
spend too much and talk too fast when we are "up".
2. We are vulnerable to addictions because it is an attempt
to stay on the "high energy".
3. We are creative and wonderful to be around - most of
the time.
4. We can fall into a deep and debilitating depression.
5. If we try and fail too many times we might give up, stay
flat and not dare the high again.
6. When "over worked", "out of balance"
we can become angry.
7. We can multi-task and problem solve at an incredible
8. We are your lawyer, your doctor, your major, your author,
your artist, your mother/father/child/sister/lover. We are
there, mostly hidden.
9. Unless you live with us - you will not know us as having
pain because we are usually fun-loving around others
always at home. This is because the "other" side
of the adrenaline high has to eventually show itself - so
that happens when we can no longer hold up the "high".
For example, this state of being
super-excited is supercharged and hard on the body and mind
- we don't even stop long enough to breathe deeply
little gasps between sentences and thoughts.
If we try to stay "super-excited"
for a long period our body and mind will suffer exhaustion
and at this point "super-excited" can become "angry"
or "negatively charged"
This is what I consider to be
someone with Bipolar tendencies that is "out of balance".
A person with Bipolar tendencies
that is "in balance" may still ride smaller waves
of higher and lower energy but does not "super-charge".
I believe that Bipolar is NOT just two poles!
I believe that Bipolar is actually multi-levelled and that
many people have lesser waves and so do not show problems
in their lifestyles and I believe that the majority of people
diagnosed as Bipolar can learn to level out the waves enough
that they do not create problems in their lives.
Balanced Wave Riders still receive
all the talents of the creative person
with none of the
ramblings of the overachieving burnout maniac.
Being "up on the high wave"
means different things. For some, it is simply solving a puzzle
at work that sends you on a slightly elevated "good mood'.
For some the pulse quickens a little more than normal, the
rate of speech increases and they 'start doing" - everything
and anything.
It has been reported in medical
journals that for the EXTREME high waves - this can mean hallucinations
and paranoia
think of this stage as an overdose of adrenaline
that the brain cannot deal with. But don't jump to the conclusion
that ALL Bipolar people are like this as soon as you hear
the word "Bipolar" or manic depression (which is
what Bipolar used to be called but came with too much stigma-
still does)
I believe this to be the EXTREME
case that is the main focus, the one documented - because
it is the one that creates problems for others and often ends
up in the hospital - and I believe that at this point they
are no longer just Bipolar - at this level they have reached
such a height with their adrenaline in their minds and body
that the mind can no longer handle or interpret what it is
experiencing and it crosses over into something beyond "normal
Bipolar' into "near Schizophrenia ".
Unfortunately, still too often
the stigma of being Bipolar interferes with our being accepted
into other peoples lives. The balanced Bipolar person is a
person who can help your company exceed. The balance Bipolar
person does not have anger and if fascinated with the world
and how it works. The balanced Bipolar person does not go
into deep depression. Does this mean they are no longer Bipolar?
No. They are still Bipolar and if they are out of balance
they can ride the unproductive waves again and fall back into
depression. Millions of people are Bipolar
perhaps it
is simply the end result of "having to multitask"
our way through life.
"Can someone Bipolar love?"
Yes, we can love, deeply and
passionately - we just often don't know how to keep love.
What we have trouble with is
staying in a relationship, because we often need extra "space"
to think and to keep our emotions in check - in a relationship
that is insecure that does not allow this space we will begin
to tilt the scales of balance.
We also "absorb" the
negative emotions, meaning that we observe them, often subconsciously
enough to "pick them up" as ours. We often need
the quiet time to realize that these are not our feelings
and to release them. For example, another person's bad day
might feel like "our fault", "we have done
something wrong" and this does not feel good. It makes
us want to stay away from people sometimes. If we don't have
quiet time to release these feeling - we can "spew"
them out in anger and not know where the anger came from.
A borderline personality would
be much more prone to "not care" or not be able
to control their actions enough to think about how others
might feel. The Borderline personality acts as is without
thought and would be the likely one to push into your work
place, banging on your door calling you names for example
- rather than pull back.
I feel disappointed that so
many people still do not understand the Bipolar mind and often
mistake Bipolar tendencies with much more invasive illnesses.
I admit that someone who moods vary from high to low (sometimes
rarely seeing the mid-wave) can be very difficult to live
with and often we prefer solitude. I realized what bothered
me about this question was the misinformed judgment that the
question represented. Bipolar Disorder
Let's look at the guideline
differences - (not an exact science - my loose interpretation).
I have backed up my writings with some quotes and links for
further study at the end of this newsletter.
Okay - it is definitely not
this clear cut of a division. Both Borderline Personality
and Schizophrenia can also be Bipolar.
The Bipolar person could AT
THE HIGHER levels have some troubles with the perception of
reality and also act in a disruptive manner.
Too many people hear the words
Bipolar and think THE HIGHER levels - where many of us are
normal members of the community and business world.
We are creative people. That
creativity does not just show up in the "art world"
in artists, writers and musicians. Bipolar swings of mood
show up in massive numbers in the entrepreneurial spirited
business man or women. Bipolar hits both men and women almost
Borderline Personality is largely found with young women.
Bipolar personality is credited
with some of the greatest works, discoveries and solutions
in the world. Borderline Personality and Schizophrenia are
mainly nonproductive as they cannot perform in any environment.
Can someone Bipolar love?
Yes, we can love and we can
feel pain and we can cry and we can get angry and we can feel
If you are living with a Bipolar partner or family member
- we will cover this in the October newsletter but for now
remember that it is not right for us to make others around
us suffer for our "out of balance" life patterns.
It is up to us to make sure that we are balanced to the best
of our abilities. Bipolar is not an excuse for anger or violence
in any form.
A diagnosis of Bipolar does
not give a license to make others miserable. There are things
that can be done to improve balance and that is the responsibility
of the Bipolar person to seek ways of balancing.
We are lucky if we have a partner willing to help - too often
I hear men and women using Bipolar as their excuse for anger
or bad treatment of others and sometimes the loves that love
a Bipolar spouse want to "excuse them" because they
cannot help it. If you partner is constantly angry and/or
abusive....there may be much more than Bipolar "disorder"
going on. If your partner is paranoid and obsessively jealous
... there may be much more going on.
Don't mistake, what may be a
need for counseling on "other issues" as symptoms
of Bipolar Disorder and violence.
For example: your espouse may
have suffered trauma as a child and the jealously and anger
may stem from that.
Brain injuries and even blood
sugar out of balance can also create violent/angry behavior.
My main point is that most people who are Bipolar as so in
such a subtle way that they do not even notice it and it is
not a problem for them. It is when they get out of balance
that the up and down waves reach a higher and lower level
and it starts to create a problem for them. This is where
we start to record the person as "being bipolar".
To me Bipolar is much more of
an internal struggle than some of the other ailments that
we might encounter.
Bipolar "Disorder"
is so internal that we, ourselves, must often be the main
instruments for our self-improvement.
We cannot lie on the couch and
expect that our loved ones will fix us. Nor is it right to
yell at our families making them feel like they are walking
on egg shells. If we can balance - those tendencies do not
have to be in our lives and the do not have to surround our
loved ones in insecurity not knowing where the next explosion
of angry words will occur.
If you are in depression now.
I am not saying that this is not hard. You are right - it
is really hard to try to pull yourself out - but you must.
No one else will do that for you and your depression will
not help fix anything. Prevention is the key. All you can
do now is the little bits that you can. Take a walk, take
a shower....little bits until you finally come back to mid-level
and are able to make some lifestyle changes - but don't take
it out on your loved ones.
See October's newsletter for
more on "Living with a Bipolar Husband, Wife, Family
member or Friend" for more inside the mind views on how
to deal with certain situations.
Take care
Remember, I am accepting stories for future book and examples.
If you are in a situation that you think the world should
know about please send me your story. Your name can be kept
confidential and is not necessary.
References for this article:
Borderline Personality
"While less well known
than schizophrenia or Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness),
BPD is more common, affecting 2% of adults, mostly young women."
A serious mental illness characterized
by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships,
self-image, and behavior. This instability often disrupts
family and work life, long-term planning, and the individual's
sense of self-identity.
Originally thought to be at the "borderline" of
psychosis, people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
suffer from a disorder of emotion regulation.
characterized by abnormalities
in the perception or expression of reality. It most commonly
manifests as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre
delusions or disorganized speech and thinking in the context
of significant social or occupational dysfunction
Bipolar Disorder
is not a single disorder,
but a category of mood disorders defined by the presence of
one or more episodes of abnormally elevated mood, clinically
referred to as mania. Individuals who experience manic episodes
also commonly experience depressive episodes or symptoms,
or mixed episodes in which features of both mania and depression
are present at the same time. These episodes are normally
separated by periods of normal mood, but in some patients,
depression and mania may rapidly alternate, known as rapid
* Mania definition on Dictionary.com
American Psychological Association
mania. (n.d.). Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Retrieved
August 31, 2008, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/mania
Chicago Manual Style (CMS):
mania. Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1).
Random House, Inc. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/mania
(accessed: August 31, 2008).
Modern Language Association (MLA):
"mania." Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random
House, Inc. 31 Aug. 2008. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/mania>.
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Dear people,
I'm looking for a new camera to take on our bicycle tours.
We use two cameras: mine, a Canon Powershot s3 is
and hers, a Nikon D40.
now, she bought the D40 about a year ago, and since then I've been slowly realizing how SLOW my trusty Canon is (startup, shutterlag, lens (f-stops and motorized zoom)) compared to the D40.
This year we took a lot more pictures of wildlife than 'normal' and yes, shutterlag / motorized zoom prevented me from taking lots of pictures, the camera just wasn't FAST enough D**N it.
I've been looking around a bit and yes, compacts / superzooms have improved, but mostly in megapixels and zoomrange, NOT speed as such.
So I was surprised when I found about about the so-called micro four thirds cameras:
a bit bigger than the superzooms, but smaller than a D40, ANDwith interchangeable lenses, handzoom (YEAH!), a bigger sensor and faster than the superzooms.
examples are the Olympus Pen E-PL1 , E-P2 and the Panasonic GF1.
Now, we can (I should hope so) look at test pictures and decide if the quality of the images is enough better than that of the Canon to warrant a buy decision.
However, given that we tend to cycle on bad roads (think ripio in Patagonia etc.) AND that this year we had one of the lens elements of the D40-lens vibrate loose I would like to hear if people over here own one (or more!) of these cameras and lenses and what their experiences, both good AND bad are.

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Whether you are coming to campus for a band camp, a sports camp, or a sit-down meeting in one of the auditoriums, you and your guests are encouraged to take some time and use some of the athletic facilities provided at our Central campus.
P.B. Wood Golf Practice Range and M.L. Atcheson Putting Green
The P.B. Wood Golf Practice Range and M.L. Atcheson Putting Green are becoming one of the premier golf facilities in the Upstate. Whether it's working hard at your game, or relaxing in the beautiful sunshine, the golf complex boasts all the amenities needed to improve your golf game, which include a two-tiered tee box, 350-yard driving range with eight target greens, artificial putting green with green side bunker, credit/debit card-friendly automated ball dispenser, a gazebo and a picnic area.* More details>>
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Serving the Southern Wesleyan University campus as the major recreational facility, the gym is one of the most used facilities on campus. The newly remodeled entrance area and the new wood basketball floor provide an attractive and functional facility for sports or working out.
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Open fields for any type of group activity, the soccer field with ample parking, the cross-country track, the baseball diamond and the softball field combine with the tennis courts near the residence halls to provide students and guests with opportunities for plenty of physical activity to balance the time spent in meetings. In the residence halls, as well as in the lobby of the Campus Life Center, large television lounges and computer labs are available for down time and for checking email while you are away from your home or office. Also, an indoor swimming pool near the campus is available for rent to groups.
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A Loomis man has been arrested for insurance fraud after staging an auto theft and collecting insurance money.
Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones announced today that James Adkins, 44 of Loomis, Justin Highsmith, 33 of Fair Oaks, James Peacock, 38, Kori Feinstein, 33, and Kevin Johnson, 37, all of Sacramento, were arrested and each charged with one felony count of insurance fraud including providing false statements in support of an insurance claim. Feinstein and Johnson were also charged with one felony count of possession of stolen property and vehicle theft. Bail for Johnson is set at $100,000 and for the other suspects $40,000.
According to investigators from the California Department of Insurance, in May 2010, Adkins filed a claim with his insurance company and credit union alleging his 2002 Cadillac Escalade was stolen. Adkins then made statements to the insurer and law enforcement that his Cadillac was stolen from his residence in Sacramento. Approximately six weeks before filing his insurance claim, investigators allege that Adkins, Highsmith and Peacock staged the theft.
Investigators further allege that in April 2010, Johnson purchased Adkins' Cadillac, and after he became aware it was reported stolen in July 2010, attempted to hide the vehicle from law enforcement officials who had contacted him to inspect the vehicle. According to investigators, Johnson purchased parts from other salvaged vehicles and swapped the parts onto the Cadillac in an attempt to hide its true identity. Johnson and Feinstein then allegedly went to the California Department of Motor Vehicles and re-registered the Cadillac as a 2004 GMC Yukon.
After interviewing witnesses and conducting an investigation, the Department of Insurance's Auto Fraud Task Force discovered Highsmith and Peacock assisted Adkins in this owner give-up insurance fraud scheme. It was also discovered that Johnson used a local auto repair facility to assist him in switching out stolen parts on the vehicle.
The insurance company ultimately denied Adkins' claim, but would have paid approximately $26,000 if the fraud had not been discovered.
Adkins, Highsmith, Feinstein and Johnson were arrested in Sacramento County and booked into the Sacramento County Jail. Peacock is currently in custody serving time at Lancaster State Prison in Los Angeles County on an unrelated matter.
This case was investigated by the Department of Insurance Organized Automobile Fraud Interdiction Program from the Sacramento Regional Office. The Sacramento County District Attorney is prosecuting this case.


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I commute on my bicycle as much as possible. One day last week, I wound up meeting my wife at her work for lunch. True to form, I rode my bike that day. Well, after lunch, we went around the museum to meet some of the folks that she works with, one of which was a guy named 'Steve'.
Steve noticed that I was wearing my cycling jersey and MTB shorts, and asked me about riding. As it turns out, he rides every weekend with his father, and they usually do about 15 miles, and since the weather had been exceptionally nice that past weekend, they rode 20. At this point, I had not said anything about the distance I normally ride (20 miles, round trip to work, more if errands are included). This particular day, I had already ridden about 22 miles, and still had a few more to go. So, I was trying to be encouraging about the fact that he was riding, and to not mention the fact that his long ride is less than what I do most days. I'm rather proud of the fact that I'm a commuter, but I also want to encourage others to get out and ride. I definitely don't want to make others feel that "if I can't do what he does, then I just shouldn't bother."
Of course, Steve asked me "So, how long is your ride to work?" So when I answered, I felt like I needed to downplay my usual distance, just because I didn't want to put him off of riding.
So, I love riding a bike and I try and encourage other to do so (or at least to get out and move), probably like most of you. Do you all ever downplay the distance you ride or feel bad about telling others how much you ride so as to not make them feel guilty that they don't do what you do?


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I likey muchly
Repped for the walk through and Liked for the finished look
***updated some more tips***
I've been requested to draw a mountain lake with a rider using magic to cross it, and an army in pursuit.
here's a step-by-step walkthrough of what i did:
1) make a 3d topography using google sketchup:
*** to make the angles all wacky i changed the field of view angle from the normal 30-45 degrees to 60-75 degrees, this makes that fish eye lens look to the perspective.
2) make a very crude drawing to illustrate the general idea. send for approval:
3) start drawing outline and general topography:
4) finished B&W:
*** the water color is an extra layer of light gray set on "multiply" transparency.
5) color:
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1) B&W lines (set on multiply)
2) Base color layer (set on multiply)
3) Dark tones (set on multiply)
4) Light tones (set on screen)
5) Fog & clouds (set on screen)
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I likey muchly
Repped for the walk through and Liked for the finished look
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Please take my critiques as someone who Wishes he had the Talent
The process is indeed really interesting, thanks for sharing
You're using SketchBook Pro right?
I'm painting on a laptop, and not a very strong one, so when the painting was rather detailed and there were more than 3-4 layers it just became so slow it was getting really annoying. sketchbook pro is not as strong or versatile, but it's just really fast and comfortable (besides, i don't know how to use ~95% of Photoshop features).
it is a interesting process, sure!
I want to give it a try as soon as possible: i am not a pro using Sketchup (yes, i'm not a pro at all, indeed!), but i think you have described a simple and straight linear, yet fully functional, way to create an artistic looking 3d terrain. Thank you for sharing.


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Word on the street is that homemade baby food is the way to go – not only is it cheaper, but it's actually not very time-consuming at all. A few friends have told me that it only requires an hour a week… or even less. The secret? Make baby food out of food that you eat, too. That way, you're not doing double duty – you're just prepping dinner for everyone. And then pureeing it for the baby, of course.
What foods do babies find delicious? Here are a few suggestions! (But remember that different solid foods are best for different ages – check out this website for solid food charts by ages.)
- Bananas: Bananas contain significant amounts of Vitamin C and Vitamin B6. They're high in fiber and taste simply delicious. Plus – no baking and pureeing required. Just mash up and serve to baby. Some children who are allergic to latex are also allergic to bananas, so talk to your doctor if your child has a known latex allergy.
- Sweet Potatoes: Sweet potatoes are actually one of the healthiest veggies around – they are simply packed with nutrients. Sweet potatoes are high in Vitamin A, beta carotene, and potassium. Baking a sweet potato maintains more nutrients than boiling it.
- Peas: Here's a fun fact – a cup of peas contains as much protein as a tablespoon of peanut butter. Peas are also good sources of calcium, iron, and Vitamin A. Steam or boil the peas before pureeing them.
- Squashes: Squash must be baked or roasted and pureed before serving to baby. An excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium, and folate, squashes like acorn and butternut are tasty, too.
- Pumpkin: Technically another squash, pumpkin is also a fruit – not a veggie! Pumpkins are notable because they contain loads of Vitamin A, beta carotene, potassium, and iron. You'll need to bake or roast pumpkin and puree it, but in a pinch, you can always use canned pumpkin.
- Avocado: Avocados are packed with healthy fats, as well as key nutrients such as folate, potassium, iron, and Vitamin E. Bonus: you don't have to cook avocado to feed it to baby; simply mash it up. But like bananas, children who are allergic to latex may also be allergic to avocados, so talk to your doctor first if you know your child has a latex allergy.
Choose organic foods whenever possible, and don't forget to follow the 'four day rule' – introduce a new food and then wait four days to confirm the child is not allergic. Introducing several new foods at once can make symptoms confusing.
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So as I am planting trees and vegetable garden... it occurs to me that If I am not careful, I could end up with a big water bill.
That said, I want to find a way to figure out just how much water I'll be "spending", how much I can "bank" and how much I can expect to get from the sky or the ground (little).
What I am really look for is data I can plug into EXCEL. If I can geek it up and base my watering schedule on type/age of tree and average daily temperature by month I should be able to figure out how many gallons I will need (more or less).
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Do you have a pool? If so, that will kill your water bill. Also, we have kids, so we have to wash a lot of clothes, and bathe a lot of stinky kids (and us too) so that also kills your water bill.
We always use our backwash water from our pool to water our grass, raised beds or trees. Its usually full of algae which is also good for the plants. We use primarily enzymes to keep the pool clear and only use chlorine when we absolutely have to in the hottest part of the summer. Even if we all only owned one outfit and showered as a family (weird) we would never use less then the minimum allotment. Bummer.
What I am really looking for is a way to plug in the kinds of trees I am planting into the formulas provided in this document:
It would be awesome to put together a website that could give you a water use calculation for a yard based on the formulas allowing users to input their data--if there is not already such a site out there that I cannot find.
We are just two people, no pool, will be using shower water to irrigate backyard fruit trees or supplement watering.
Wow, that really is geeking out. Would be a great tool to have a website that walked you through it.
found this. You'd probably have to input your own estimated values for fruit trees and veggie gardens as it only calculates for lawn water, but this seems like a nice tool...
I imagine you all are getting tired of seeing me posting references to the same booklet over and over...but...the Landscape Watering by the Numbers PDF (FREE online resource can be found here: http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/region/arizona/100-ways-to-conserve...) can walk you through the basics of calculating water use. Of course how much water you need will vary by season, soil type, plant species, plant maturity, etc - so at best you will be calculating a moving target. But these calculations are very worthwhile to do!
Have you estimated how much rainfall you can harvest from your roof yet? Brad Lancaster has posted some good info on doing various calculations on his website: http://www.harvestingrainwater.com/rainwater-harvesting-inforesourc...
(the link to the AgriLife RWH Calculator was broken on Brad's site but I included it here.)
Plus you will probably start thinking about getting as much greywater you can to your yard and of course the outdoor shower will soon follow...
outdoor shower coming in late february, installed gutters on front of house this month, backyard in march, looking for good deals on tanks larger than 55 gallons.
i was looking for the watering by the numbers doc... we should make it a sticky somewhere on the site


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Weatherford's COROD® continuous rod is one of the leading well optimization solutions for reciprocating and progressing cavity pumping (PCP) applications. With over 25,000 installations spanning the past 40+ years, COROD continuous rod's engineered solutions are a proven and viable method for optimizing artificial- lift systems the world-over.
As a Weatherford Rig Assistant you will have the opportunity to work alongside a rig operator to facilitate the safe and efficient operation of Weatherford's Corig™ unit, a standalone, well servicing solution. Weatherford provides our Rig Assistant's with a solid foundation of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, serving as the starting point to a fulfilling career in the oilfield services industry.
- Assists in the installation and servicing of wellsite equipment, including continuous rod, downhole pumps and wellhead drives.
- Participates in all drills at the required frequency.
- Ensures proper handling, use and maintenance of equipment and tools on the Corigunit; informs Rig Operator if any equipment/tools are required.
- Drive a one-ton crew vehicle with crew trailer in a safe manner to well site locations.
- Understands environmental and health and safety hazards; complies with all environmental and safety procedures as set by the Company and the industry.
- Communicates all safety, operational and environmental concerns to the Rig Operator or Field Supervisor.
- Maintains a clean working area: wellsite/lease, rig, truck, and doghouse.
- Ensures all paperwork, e.g. rig tickets, time sheets, etc. are filled out correctly and submitted in a timely manner.
- Observes job procedures and identifies problems or concerns, suggesting areas for process improvement.
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- Relocation to the Lloydminster/Provost region.
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- Valid class 5 driver's abstract with clean driving record (Class 3 Operators license preferred).
- Uncompromising attitude to safety performance and service quality excellence.
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A local high school teacher was selected last week as a Project Lead the Way Master Teacher.
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Missoula has been no stranger to bears over the last few weeks and Thursday was no exception. Vivica Crowser with Montana Fish Wildlife and parks said there's recently been a sort of "bear roundup" because bears are on the hunt for berries and fruit trees.
Missoula Sentinel High School was recognized on Friday for leading the state in dual enrollment.
The 2015 Montana State Speech & Debate Tournament is being held at Sentinel High School on January 30-31st. Right now the Missoula County Public Schools are trying to raise awareness about the event and reach out to the community for volunteers to judge as they are in need of lots of volunteers. Yo...
Today, Dr. Alex Apostle informed staff, students and parents of Sentinel High School of his decision to formally appoint Ted Fuller as Principal, and Margo Duneman as Assistant Principal, joining Brian Fortmann, who is currently serving as Assistant Principal.
Thousands of Montana schoolteachers will be in Missoula Thursday and Friday for the annual MEA-MFT educational conference.
Three teenage males are sought by Missoula police after they were surprised by a teacher who caught them in the act of allegedly burglarizing a classroom at Missoula Sentinel High School.
Missoula's own Victoria Valentine, the reigning Miss Montana, has been in Atlantic City New Jersey for the last two weeks, competing in the Miss America Pageant.
Missoula Public Schools have had some administrative shuffling after the principal and vice principal of Sentinel High School were suspended for committing what the school system is referring to as an "ethics violation of board policy."
Dale and Doreen Stevenson have seen two children graduate from Missoula Sentinel High School, first their daughter Mikayla two years ago, and now their son Ethan.
830 seniors will be receiving diplomas this weekend in high school graduation ceremonies.
Officials from Missoula County Public Schools and the Missoula Education Association announced on Tuesday, that the two sides have tentatively reached a one-year contract agreement.


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Found an issue that confused me a bit. While playing I randomly had a popup error with Bloomberg in the title as the game crashed, unfortunately didn't screen cap it. Upon reloading the title I came across this as I was connecting to a new game:
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College students work to complete the PV installation and electrical wiring for SCE&G's solar project at Boeing's North Charleston plant last summer. (Photo/SCE&G)
Published Dec. 5, 2011
Cayce-based South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. flipped the switch on the largest single rooftop solar installation in the Southeast during a dedication ceremony last week at The Boeing Co.'s North Charleston plant.
Kevin Marsh, chairman and CEO of SCANA, and Jack Jones, Boeing South Carolina vice president and general manager, flip the switch on the rooftop solar project. (Photo/SCE&G)
The 2.6 megawatt system is made up of more than 18,000 thin-film photovoltaic solar laminates that cover 10 acres on the roof of the 14-acre building.
"This project is a classic example of working with our customers to supply their energy needs, but with a new twist," said Kevin Marsh, chairman and CEO of SCANA, parent of the power company. "SCE&G for the first time is supplying a facility with 100% green power."
Electricity generated for the site is enough to power about 250 homes, SCE&G said.
The power company began installation of the solar system on May 16, the same day Boeing workers started moving into the building.
Under the arrangement with Boeing, SCE&G will own and maintain the solar generation system and will supplement the solar-generated energy with power from its system resources, coupled with green attributes from its North Charleston biomass generator, to meet all of Boeing's energy requirements.
The North Charleston plant is the only location in the world capable of assembling commercial aircraft with 100% green power, said Jim Landreth, SCE&G vice president of fossil/hydro.


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Technology | Responding to gay rights activists, Apple pulls Exodus International's iPhone app
Apple removed a Christian group's iPhone app from its iTunes Store Tuesday night after more than 150,000 people signed a petition criticizing what they labeled a "gay cure" app.
"We removed the Exodus International app from the app store because it violates the developer guidelines by being offensive to large groups of people," Apple spokesman Tom Neumayr told FoxNews.com.
The app, created by Exodus International, a Christian ministry that uses biblical teaching to help those struggling with same-sex attraction, initially came under fire after Truth Wins Out, a gay rights group, called it "hateful and bigoted" toward the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. That group then initiated a petition drive to remove the app at the website Change.org.
Prior to its removal, the app had received a 4+ rating from Apple, meaning that it did not have any objectionable content and was suitable for users of all ages.
"We are extremely disappointed to learn of Apple's decision to deny equal representation in the public square," said Exodus President Alan Chambers in a statement. "Discrimination of thought and belief obstructs essential dialogue and authentic diversity."
He noted that Apple provides hundreds of apps specific to the LGBT community and offers the Gay Christian Network's podcasts through its iTunes store.
"Ultimately, this issue comes down to what we, as a culture, believe about equality and the freedom to express our beliefs," said Chambers. "It is our hope that Apple will reconsider its decision and allow our organization to be part of the ongoing conversation about the challenging issues many face today."
In a statement, Change.org editor Mike Jones said that he was "thrilled" that Apple removed the Exodus app: "The message Apple is sending here is clear: There is no place for 'ex-gay therapy' on the Apple platform."
Jeff Buchanan, Exodus' senior director of Church Equipping & Student Ministries, said gay rights activists have grossly misrepresented the app in an effort to incite a response, adding that Exodus does not aim to force people to change their lifestyles but "help those who have unwanted same-sex attraction."
"We love the gay community," Buchanan said. "[Exodus is] about accepting those who are gay and explaining the love of Christ to them."
The app, which was an extension of the group's website, allowed iPhone owners to directly access information about ministry events, news, blog posts, videos, podcasts, and the group's Facebook page. One feature addressed bullying from a biblical perspective.
A similar petition drive at Change.org last November influenced Apple to pull an app created by the Manhattan Declaration-a document affirming Christian belief in the sanctity of life and marriage. (See "iAttack," Dec. 2, 2010.) The website, which promotes causes such as same-sex marriage and abortion, collected nearly 8,000 signatures from people who said the app was anti-gay and oppressed a woman's right to choose.
Despite a petition of more than 46,000 signatures asking Apple to reinstate the Manhattan Declaration app, it has yet to return to the iTunes Store.
"I think this is a grave concern to many Christian organizations and churches that share our traditional biblical worldview," Exodus' Buchanan said. "Whose to say [Apple] won't target the apps of other churches since they seem to be dictating what is acceptable?"


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I had a Hellkite Overlord from the FTVragons and it wasn't warped at all.
I had a Hellkite Overlord from the FTVragons and it wasn't warped at all.
Haven't really had a chance to investigate any Realms stuff, but I remember Exiled and especially Relics, at least among people I know, warping pretty quickly. A fair few of the Fire and Lightning cards (since I bought that and Graveborn) seemed to get a little of it fairly quickly after being unpacked. Could be bad runs, or something. That or I just don't put them in a more secure place fast enough.
Actually, a lot of the foils in general have been a little different. The last few from AVR I got had a bit of... I guess Gaussian blur? around the text -- the ink looked very lightly smudged, I guess. I think my foil Talrand (that I'd gotten at the pre-release) had this problem, too, actually. There's no real downturn in the quality on the card, but they have that weird effect to them. Actually, it looks pretty cool, in a way.
I don't have any cards like that.
Anybody go to FMN tonight, I was going to go but decided I'd rather chill at a friends place. So I'm going to help him make a deck (the one he has now is a R/W/B deck that is very different). He runs 2 Angel of Glory Rise and a shiz ton a Black Zombies (kinda weird right). But anyway after we fix it I will post it up here for rating.
Last edited by the3rdH0kage; 24th November 2012 at 2:35 AM.
I've started posting Deck Primers in the RMD sub-forum. Each one examines and breaks down a different deck in the current Standard Environment. Here's a list of planned/finished Primers I've got ready.
Bant Control (posted)
Grixis Control (posted)
Jund Midrange (coming soon)
Red Deck Wins/Rakdos Deck Wins (coming soon)
Naya Midrange (coming soon)
Four Color Control (coming soon)
Azorius Aggro (coming soon)
Selesnya Aggro (coming soon)
What I'm essentially doing is breaking down the deck by card choices and the strategies that accompany them.
Additionally, aside from the above-listed decks (which are the ones I've made and worked with since the new Standard season), I can also analyze requested deck archtypes that I haven't put up there for people who are interested. So if you want to take a look at Esper Tokens, Junk Tokens, Junk Reanimator, 4 Color Reanimator, or any other sort of archtype, I can do that as well.
So I'm thinking of building a new deck. I'll build a R/G deck. I'll test tomorrow at school. Then post the deck
Im going to make it R/U/G, while splashing in the other 2 color's courtesy of Druid's Repositiory and Transguild Promenade
Last edited by the3rdH0kage; 26th November 2012 at 5:14 AM.
Got a few packs today, opened a foil Mizzium Mortars and a (non-foil) Sphinx's Revelation in one of them. The others were mediocre.
I'm currently trying to build BG Scavenge as just a "fun" deck. It seems to be leaning a bit toward Jund, though.
Mine was origanally a R/G then a R/G/B/R, then a 5-color. and now a R/G/U. and that was the pst 15 minutes. But anyway nice pulls.
Druids' Repository - this is a 3-mana enchantment that does nothing the turn it comes into play. You'd rather play something with board-impact. What that "something" is really depends on what type of strategy you're playing.
Transguild Promenade - this is just terrible in constructed (It's fine-ish in limited/draft for mana fixing). This is a land that costs 1 and comes into play tapped. It's like paying 2 for a Birds of Paradise that can't block or have equipment/enchantments.
Corpsejack Menace and Primordial Hydra. He'd then use Essence Harvest to hit you for ~48 points of life-loss while gaining that much in life himself. It was a pretty cool deck.
I actually don't have Essence Harvest (I didn't even think of it) or Hydra in my build (or have Hydra at all!). I ended up leaning a little red so I could have some decently-buffed Unleash effects and possibly Fling if I can finagle it in.
I think Essence Harvest is WAY better than fling. It increases your life, decreases your opponent's and lets you keep your biggest creature. Primordial Hydra + Corpsejack Menace is a pretty good combo. Since instead of just doubling the +1/+1 counters on the hydra each turn, Corpsejack Menace triples the hydra in size every turn.
P. Hydra has 4 +1/+1 counters and you have Corpsejack on the field. During your next upkeep, the counters would double to 8 (putting 4 +1 counters on it). Instead, corpsejack puts 8 +1 counters on the hydra, making it a 12/12. During your following upkeep, it'll become a 36/36. Then you essence harvest and win.
Pretty fair point; my main use for Fling is for a killing blow, but it leaves me massively open to Syncopate, etc.; I also need to get some ramp in here, which shouldn't be too hard because Arbor Elf and Farseek are available. The hope would be to set up T4 Corpsejack T5 Hydra(3) a lot faster. Okay, maybe "a lot" is too much to hope for, but setting that up T3,4 would be a significant boon.
e: So, maybe can the red. Especially with no Stomping Ground in Standard yet.
e2: Possibility: T1 Tomb, Arbor Elf T2 Slitherhead, Altar's Reap(Slitherhead), T3 Corpsejack, T4 Hydra(3), Scavenge Slitherhead to Hydra, T5 Harvest?
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No I'm not using Chromatic Launturn, I'm thinking of adding 2 of the Guildgates though, and maybe some of the M13 Dual lands.
Get Chromatic Lantern if you can, getting any color of mana from your lands is a huge boost. Also, I recommend getting the RTR duals if you can, especially if you have ways of searching for them, e.g. Farseek. Guildgates are a passable substitute if you can't get the duals, and they're usually boosted by Gatecreeper Vines. Sadly, nothing else even remotely significant really interacts with them.
I'll have the Gates in until I can get the right cards (Lanturn and the RTR Dual lands)
If you're playing RUG, the better lands to have are the Innistrad duals and M10-13 duals. The only Shockland in those colors is Steam Vents (R/U). Breeding Pool (U/G) and Stomping Grounds (R/G) won't be out until Gatecrash. You should look to pick up some Rootbound Crag (M13 R/G) and Hinterland Harbor (Innistrad U/G). They'll both come in untapped off of Steam Vents.
I'm interested in seeing these 2 decks once they're up.
I'll post a very bad rough draft later. But like I said it's a VERY BAD ROUGH DRAFT.
Also, December's FNM foil. Couple months late for optimal release, but hey, I'll take it.
Nice a non legal card. Still pretty nice though and shiny.
Odd timing for the release of Gitaxian probe, ain't it? It's an entire year too late...
That said, I wont be getting it. MTG clubs in portugal rarely ever get the promos on time, and usually just get a few leftovers. Sole reason why I got a promo Memnite during September, when I was much more willing to get the Lingering Souls promo...
BTW, working on a few morbid and Zombie decks made mostly from the Innistrad block, plus Disciple of Bolas, Desecration demon and a random other card I may think off.
Been thinking on the new Gatecrash Spoilers. They definately feel like "Mythic" mythics. Except maybe Domri, but he(she?)'s a Planeswalker so she(he?)'s excused. Domri seems okay for standard (we'll see how the rest of the set spoils out). But she/he's definately made for my Animar EDH.
Borborygmos is just crazy power in Reanimator and EDH. He'll be my choice general for a RG deck.
Aurelia is also crazily powerful, she could be top contender for a Naya midrange deck. She hits for 6 every turn and pretty much grants double strike to your guys (but also untaps your arbor elves and stuff).
Enter the Infinite is hilarious. I'll grab two or three when they are dollar-cheap and build a mega Ramp to the Infinite/Omniscience deck with Axebanes, Elves and Gatecreepers. Could be hilarious.
Dragon Tyrant seems like a nice target for my Yore-Tiller Nephilim EDH. The whole "I steal your artifacts) could be hilarious with generals like Jor Kadeen or when paired with Mycosynth Lattice.
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Traded a Primordial Hydra today for a Worldspine worm. But I'm getting another Hydra soon so it's good.


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- Scanned: Over 7000 Inpatient and Outpatient Adult Echocardiograms
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Hello all, looking for some advice.
I have a 2013 SuperSIX with Rival that I love. I have the opportunity to purchase a friends Di2 7970 because he is upgrading to DA 9070, and install it on my SuperSIX. The purchase price for the Di2 7970 is $1000.00 for the full group, including pedals. I am sure this is a great price, I am just wondering if I should use the money for a great wheel set instead of the group set.
would you go from SRAM Rival to Di2 7970?
would you go from Fulcrum Racing 7 to nice light climbing wheel?
Thanks for the help.


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Luzerne woman charged with stealing $34K from Noxen fire company
A 42-year-old Luzerne woman has been charged with taking more than $34,000 from the Noxen Volunteer Fire Company while serving as its treasurer.
Robin Ann Gorton-Parrish served the fire company as treasurer for 2½ years.
According to court documents, Noxen Fire Chief Lewis Hackling attempted to cash a check for $1,140 for supplies needed for this year's Rattlesnake Roundup but was told by First Liberty Bank that the fire department did not have sufficient funds.
Hackling discovered that $2,100 in cash that should have been deposited after an April breakfast never made it to the bank, records show. The following month, only $990 of the $5,322 raised at a pow-wow appeared in the department's account.
According to a police complaint, Hackling confronted Gorton-Parrish about the checkbook, saying he was afraid other checks were going to bounce.
Records show that Gorton-Parrish responded via text message that she was sorry for what she did and asked if she could pay the money back. Gorton-Parrish said she had a gambling problem and needed help for her addiction, records show.
An examination of the fire department's bank account suggests that between April 11 and June 13, Gorton-Parrish wrote and endorsed a number of checks to herself, according to court documents. A police complaint alleges that in at least two instances, Gorton-Parrish forged the signature of Noxen Fire Company President Charles Womer.
She also allegedly made multiple cash withdrawals with an ATM card.
Court records say the total amount of unauthorized checks written by Gorton-Parrish is $16,532, and that cash was also taken in the amount of $17,651, for a total amount of funds missing of $34,183.
Gorton-Parrish faces felony charges of theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception and forgery. She is free on $50,000 unsecured bail pending a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Wyoming County.
- Bob Baker
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Hi, I'm on tour in India. Western bike shops are nearly non-existent or unrealiable (if anyone knows of one in Mumbai please let me know. I am using avid single digit brakes and the problem I am having is that when I ride the brake arms wobble side to side and cause the pad to rub on the front rim. It only happens on the front. Also, I know that it is the arms that wobble because it is not only audible, but it is very much visible, so I don't think it's a problem with the wheel. I have tried giving more slack to the cable, but it seems that they still wobble far enough to hit the rim. Here are my possible ideas as to the problem:
- My panniers in the front are misbalanced by weight ( I have tried a few times to pack them as evenly as possible)
- My rack (old man mountain front lowrider AC which connects to the brake bosses) is malfunctioning, but I doubt it because I have retightened all the screws
- the rocking of the front shock is causing the arms to wobble
- I simply haven't gotten used to riding steady with front panniers (I've done a bit of touring before so I hope this isnt the problem)
- My most likely guess is that the springs pushing the brake arms out have lost their tension and are too weak to control the brake arm from coming against the rim while riding. If this is the case how do I fix this? Do i really need all new brake arms??
If anyone knows what to do please help.
That was the more pressing issues and part 2 of my worries deals with spokes. From what I understand, if my spokes are nice and tight it will be unlikely that I will brake one. On my rear wheel the spokes on the drive side are very tight, but the non-drive side has a bit of play. Can I get away with just tightening the non-drive side or is that going screw up the balance of the wheel? On my front wheel the spokes were a little loose and I believe that due to the weight I was carrying it was causing the wheel (or the rim I should say) to flex when I was standing up and peddling causing the bike to rock side to side. Ive tightened the spokes up, but now I'm wondering if I went overboard and tightened them too much. When are spokes too tight? How can you tell when you have the correct amount of tension?