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Let's Talk: What are You Reading This Fall?
Okay. It's time to call it. The long days of summer are gone, and with them went the endless opportunity to take on a new project or adventure, no matter the time. For the next few months, the daylight hours will be spent mostly at work, with our free time coinciding with the dark, crisp nights of the season. The perfect time to do a little whittling or carving by the fireplace, or perhaps time to start a pot of your famous chili and cast iron cornbread. Or, when you just have a few spare minutes to yourself, read a great book.
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School Supplies: The Essential Tools You Need to Remain a Lifelong Learner
I spent solid twenty-five years of my life in school. It began in kindergarten and I then headed straight from high school into undergrad, a master's degree, and then a Ph.D (I know, I know...) One of the things I truly miss now that I'm no longer an enrolled student is the optimism and excitement that comes with shopping for school supplies. Nerd or not, there is something that is just exciting about having fresh notebooks, new pens and pencils, bags, folders––all the "stuff" of school. Adult life may entail the occasional new notebook, but there isn't a season for it in the Fall where everything is potential, and all the success and mistakes are in the future.
That we don't do this as adults is a shame. Because there is every reason for all of us to be ready for school. The longest project in a any maker's life is the constant, endless craft of oneself. And there is no way to make progress on this project without the proper tools. I think most people dedicated to craft have slid into a life of learning whether consciously or not. And there's no reason not to prepare ourselves with supplies to complete this project well. But, of course, a life of learning is not the same as preparing for a school year. It has a different set of requirements and it calls for some different kinds of supplies.
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Book Review: Michael Pollan Turns from the Stomach to the Mind
For years now, Michael Pollan has become the authority on the relationship that human beings have to food in the modern mechanized, industrial world. He has written on gardens, the inter-relationship between specific plants and their human users, the food systems that operate in our world, the ethics of our diets and the deeper meanings behind our cooking traditions. In short, he has become one of the most influential authorities on what we put in our stomachs. In the process he has helped foster a whole new approach to food that has manifested in artisenal pickle shops, kombucha in every store, and a renewed focus on locality in our food
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It's Never Too Late to Learn a New Language, and It's So Completely Worth It
"One does not inhabit a country; one inhabits a language. That is our country, our fatherland –– and no other." –– Emile Cioran
We're living at a weird time when it comes to the question of learning a new language. On the one hand the world is becoming so globalized, so intercultural, and so communicative, that there has never been a more relevant time to learn Korean or Farsi or Finnish. On the other hand, digital tools for translation––both in written and spoken forms––are becoming so capable and intuitive that language is no longer the high water mark for understanding a culture.
For centuries of especially European history, learning languages was a crucial part of being an educated and informed person. After all, in a world full of different languages, it was a necessity to be able to communicate. But in a bizarre way, global society has actually made us LESS dependent on learning a foreign language. English has become the internet's lingua franca, and tools like Google translate and other translation software has made navigating multi-lingual spaces easier. And tools like Duolingo give us exactly the amount of language access we need, which seems to be enough Spanish or French or Mandarin for our vacations. Language courses and requirements are disappearing from schools and unless you are born into a family that speaks a language different from the culture around you, its harder and harder to learn.
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How (and Why) to Get Rid of Books
I really should kick this off with a big disclaimer: I'm a book guy.
I grew up in a book house—my dad is a professor and the author of several books, and my mom worked in a library when I was a kid. Bibliophilia is in my genes—my toddler already goes straight to her books immediately on waking up. I love places where books live—I've haunted libraries, bookstores, and free book spots in every town I've ever lived in. I read books in multiple languages—I'm literate in German, with passable French and Spanish skills. I even write books—I've got several novels in progress, including one story with a finished draft that I completely scrapped instead of sending to an agent because it wasn't quite there yet.
But recently, I've ditched at least 300 volumes from my personal library, some of which I had owned for over 15 years.
If you're trying to downsize too, read on for 10 tools to help you winnow the chaff from your personal library. But first, a brief aside to answer the why.
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Ten Great Food Moments from Ten Great Books (with Recipes!)
The best kind of writing, fiction or otherwise, is the kind that produces a strong mental image of what you're reading about. It's vivid and concrete; it's why metaphors and parables exist. To quote Strunk & White: "The greatest writers—Homer, Dante, Shakespeare—are effective largely because they deal in particulars and report the details that matter. Their words call up pictures."
One of my favorite ways that writers bring their stories closer to reality is when they plop descriptions onto my mental dinner table. Maybe it's because I just love eating, so I don't need a lot of arm-twisting to think about food; maybe it's that I like it when the lines between fiction and reality blur, like Mac Barnett waxes about in his TED talk "Why a good book is like a secret door." Regardless, I'm fascinated with collecting moments of characters interacting with their victuals.
Here are some of my favorite food mentions in books, linked up with recipes.
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Old School Burns: Ancient People Had Some Amazing Insults and Jokes
Here's something that is completely useless for your everyday life. It will not help you dress well, or create a perfect mothers day gift, or fix your shoelaces, or build a dynamically-planted garden, or anything of the sort. But if you are at a dinner party or out with friends or in a mixed group and you wanna bring out something funny, erudite and pretty out of the ordinary, nothing works like an unexpected joke from an ancient figure whose quotes usually end up chiseled into marble.
Fair warning: some bawdiness follows. Despite the editors of ancient manuscripts, real people in the ancient world weren't above off color jokes.
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Meet Angelo Pellegrini, the Original Maker Almost No One Knows About, but Totally Should.
You can barely imagine what the world was like in the proto-suburbs of the Pacific Northwest for a child who had traveled there––entirely on his own, with his mother at home and his father awaiting him––from a small Tuscan village. This was before "a small Tuscan village" was even a thing on the radar of America at large. And it was before America had its culturally and politically dominating century. It was before anyone knew what the Pacific Northwest would become, foodwise.
And yet, that is where Angelo Pellegrini settled. His childhood of 12 or so years in Tuscany gave him an uncanny experience to bring to pre-depression America, including an adult life that coincided with the Cold War in which his heritage could not have been less relevant. He was born at just the right time to enjoy America in a way that few others had. But he was also born just a bit too early to have been the celebrity he would have been if he had emerged in the age of Alice Waters and the Food Network.
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Five Shakespearean Speeches Every Man Should Know
So, I'm gonna throw down and get controversial for a sec: William Shakespeare was the greatest playwright and poet who ever spoke English, and I'd relish a comment-fight-to-the-death in the comments anyone who disagrees (not really, but I encourage the conversation).
To argue the man's merits feels redundant; the work speaks for itself. The Bard's plays are so influential that he's taught us how we understand storytelling and character development in the modern and post-modern world. His words have become so ubiquitous that I'd bet good money everyone reading this knows unique phrases from at least 4 of the 5 speeches below (also lots of movies take their titles from his phrases). I challenge any man considering himself an educated member of our society read these speeches and attempt committing them to memory. You'll find them helpful in more than a few settings.
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The Joy of Unpacking your Library
I am unpacking my library. Yes, I am. The books are not yet on the shelves, not yet touched by the mild boredom of order. I cannot march up and down their ranks to pass them in review before a friendly audience. You need not fear any of that. Instead, I must ask you to join me in the disorder of crates that have been wrenched open, the air saturated with the dust of wood, the floor covered with torn paper, to join me among piles of volumes that are seeing daylight again after two years of darkness, so that you may be ready to share with me a bit of the mood - it is certainly not an elegiac mood but, rather, one of anticipation - which
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7 Things I'm Totally Obsessed With This Month (April 2018 Edition)
These are thoughts, the artwork, the news stories, the tools, the food, the conversations, and whatever else we just can't get out of our heads this month.
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An Embarrassment of Riches: Why You Should Love Your Local Library
It seems like a cliche now, but for what feels like a generation we've been living with the idea that libraries are dead. The idea of a library, for many of us, is of a kind of museum full of things that might be curiosities. But like many brick-and-mortar institutions of old, we don't need what's inside. This point of view is understandable, but it is a huge mistake. Because libraries are not falling behind our digital way of thinking––they were way ahead of all of us in realizing how we would wish information to be available and how we wanted to engage it. Think about it: Libraries collect all kinds of information, all kinds of media
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Crafting Yourself: Why the Stoics Will Help You Become a More Productive and Creative Maker
"As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters." – Seneca
The Project
Suppose you are getting ready to start a really big project––a project that will require an immense amount of time and effort, a project that has so many parts and components that you are certain that you will lose your way and make mistakes. It is just that big. And yet the one thing you can be certain about is that the materials for this project are precious and you will not be able to re-start the project once you begin––you'll have to keep forging ahead even if you make mistakes. It will be the summative production
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Yes, Every Man Needs A Journal. Here's Why.
I spent some time last week making a few DIY journals, and it made me think a bit about why I always have a stack of them filling my shelf. After looking through a few in the pile, I decided yes, they're definitely worth the effort. Here are a few reasons why.
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18 Essential Cookbooks That Belong In Your Library from Now Until the End of Time
Let's start with this: I like to eat. Really, really like it. I have all the respect in the world for people who can live by the adage "consume for nutrition, not for taste," but I will never be able to count myself amongst 'em.
I'm a level-10 introvert who works from home, and often, the process of procuring food for myself is the only thing that gets me out of the house during the dark days of winter. I live in Portland, Oregon, one the greatest food cities in the country, and I have a list in my phone of to-be-visited food establishments a digital mile long. It's updated almost daily.
And, because I like to eat, I like to cook. I'm a full-time DIY blogger who gets to make cool stuff, photograph and write about it every single day, and, yet, a Tuesday night dinner compiled from whatever's in the fridge often feels like the most creative thing I do all week.
So... cookbooks. They're fantastic, and they provide both inspiration and a depth that you can't find on food blogs or Pinterest. (And I love food blogs.) You don't have to buy all of these, but you should definitely check them out from the library or peruse next time you're at the bookstore. Because they read as well from cover-to-cover as a novel, and they'll actually teach you how to eat better.
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8 Things I'm Totally Obsessed With This Month (January 2018 Edition)
These are thoughts, the artwork, the news stories, the tools, the food, the conversations, and whatever else we just can't get out of our heads this month.
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The Best IKEA Hack I've Ever Seen
Laura and Craig from The Makerista take these Billy bookshelves that we've all seen before and transform them into what looks like an entire built-in wall unit. This really is the most impressive DIY IKEA renovation I've seen yet.
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What Cultural Icons Did You Experience Too Late to Appreciate?
I burned out early on Halloween movies this year. I watched mostly duds with a few mediocres sprinkled in, and realized I'd spent enough time in shakycameraland for one season. Not being even remotely ready for the annual sacrament of candy cane-fueled holiday classics (it's too early, even for me), I decided to spend this season of limbo - cold enough to need to be inside at night, but too early for Christmas merrymaking - raiding the public library, and watching that list of films I've been meaning to see for twenty years, but simply hadn't gotten around to it.
It hasn't gone as planned.
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Okay, Let's Talk: What's Your Favorite Stephen King Novel?
So... I realized something over the weekend. I was listening to a podcast that had intended to have a conversation about the new Dark Tower movie, but since it was, apparently, completely boring and not worth discussing, they decided to chat about their favorite Stephen King books, movie adaptations, mini-series, etc. And it hit me:
I have never actually read a Stephen King book.


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Sunset Celebration at Mount Vernon
May 23, 2013
This weekend, Mount Vernon will have their Sunset Celebration. If you haven't yet been to Mount Vernon, it's a quick drive from the Lake Ridge/Woodbridge side of the county, and worth the drive from the West End. The property is beautiful and historic, and if you have scouts, be sure to look up the badge requirements! Here are the details for a beautiful weekend:
Historic Mount Vernon invites visitors to sip wine while watching the sunset on George Washington's home! Sunset Celebration at Mount Vernon, an event over Memorial Day weekend (May 25 – 26), offers a rare opportunity to visit Mount Vernon after the daytime crowds have departed. Visitors may take evening tours of the Mansion, relax and enjoy wine and desserts available for purchase on the lawn overlooking the Potomac River. Delight in 18th-century music, dancing, games, and wagon rides. Stroll the lantern-lit grounds from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and immerse yourself in the 18th century as the sun sets on the plantation with costumed residents like the charming Lady Washington. This family-friendly event celebrates the beginning of summer on the plantation.
Tickets are $18, adults; $12, children ages 6-11; and free for five and under. This event requires a separate ticket from daytime admission. Annual passes are not valid for this event. All activities, with the exception of food and wine, are included with admission to this event. Tickets may be purchased online in advance at
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It's not just about the pounds. Certainly, a sensible diet and exercise are important. But what determines whether someone carries her wish into reality? What sticks with her as she makes her daily choices? What makes successful change possible, practical, and real?
Paradoxically, it's about the imperceptibles that may not seem "real" but are at the heart of anything that is, in fact real. There is no real perfect size, "as seen on TV" or in the pages of Vogue. Whether they approve or disapprove, other people's opinions a are not reality. It's what we think about ourselves that determines our lives, our actions, and what is real for us.
Weight loss is about thought, imagination and the willingness to accept and celebrate Love. Finding the love inside, instead of in another bowl or plate of whatever. Weight loss is a spiritual journey. And it is in this realm that outcomes are determined. Every woman brings carries her own story, imagines her own own limits, desires her own liberation.
In our culture, all beings share Oneness. Call it the truth of who we are. Spiritual bliss. We also share a common misconception of wrongness, belief in separation and lack, insufficiency, and the definite lack of the bliss we all desire! Insufficiency-a feeling that "I am not enough" or "it is never enough" is a false belief that's gotta go.
In weight loss coaching and guided imagery, I help my clients connect at a very deep level with the essential truth of the spiritual nature, their sufficiency, their beauty, their feminine power and strength, their highest motivations, their successful selves. I help them find the spiritual warrioress who perseveres and triumphs in creating a new way of engaging with the mystery of life and living in her own skin in a way that celebrates the beauty that shines from within.
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Denver Housing Authority Ramps Up Redevelopment Plans
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This past week, Denver real estate has made headlines through a series of diverse moves that encompass both major sales and development news. One of these top headlines was regarding the sale of the JW Marriott Hotel in Cherry Creek.
The deal, which came in at a total of $72.6 million means that the 196-room hotel is now under the ownership of DiamondRock Hospitality Co. The hotel was built back in 2004 and remained under the ownership of developer Charlie Biederman until 2006 when it was sold to Denver-based Sage Hospitality Resources.
Also making news this week was the Denver Housing Authority which has received a $22 million grant that will aid in the organization's plan to redevelop South Lincoln Homes. In a statement to The Denver Post, HUD regional administrator Rick Garcia noted that the grant is indeed a positive indicator for the Denver Housing Authority. Financing for the massive redevelopment project will be capped at around $91.7 million and developers are planning on raising that amount through different channels. One of these will be the city's Home Fund, while other additional funds will be directed from the Colorado Home Fund, the sale of $40 million in low-income-housing tax credits and several debts.
The plan calls for redevelopment of the 17.5 acre-site into 457 residences after the preliminary phase which will involve demolishing the existing 182 units. Out of the total number of residences, 200 will be directed to public housing and 104 will be workforce units while 147 units will be sold as market-rate. The remaining six units will be offered as affordable housing.
The Denver Post recently reported on this project's criteria for affordable and workforce housing. Public and affordable housing will be available to households making less than 80 percent of the area median income, while workforce rates will be made available to those in the 50-60 percent area median income margin.


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When you have a special needs child, no public school will ever be able to fully cater to their needs. Private schools do exist for many types of special needs, but they can be expensive and often still not fully adapted to your child's specific situation. Therefore, you might find yourself wondering how to get your child the education that they deserve in a format that works for them. Homeschooling a special needs child is a very advantageous choice for many parents who can afford the time and resources to do so. A homeschool program will allow children with special needs to have their specific needs addressed and also avoid many obstacles that they would face in a traditional classroom. When it comes to children with learning disabilities or other severe impairments, sometimes a parent who understands their special needs is the only one who can teach the child.
Homeschooling for Your Child
You need to be certain that you have the time to homeschool your child if you decide to do so. If you have a job that you cannot afford to leave, or a schedule that doesn't leave time in the day for a homeschool program, you might want to consider private schools or tutors that can assist your special needs child instead. However, if you are able to homeschool your child, you can find many advantages to this form of education. Here are some considerations when determining what is best for your child:
- Talk with the child, if possible, about what would work best for them.
- Ask doctors, counselors, family and friends if they feel it is a good solution.
- Find other families that homeschool special needs children and find out how it works for them.
- Consider the sacrifice that the child will make in not having a traditional education, including social interaction, and make sure that you have a way to counteract that loss.
- Can you afford a private school or special needs program for your child? If not, homeschooling your special needs child might be a cost-effective alternative.
- You know your child better than anyone else. When they have special needs, it is often hard for others to understand them, making education a difficult process.
- Your child will be able to learn at THEIR pace, and explore areas that interest them more freely than they would in a public school system.
- Are you capable of giving your child the best education they can get, in spite of their needs? Many parents have the best of intentions. However, truly understanding the needs of your child and their educational stumbling blocks is essential to your success.
Network with Others to Learn about Special Needs Education
There are millions of parents out there with special needs children. Having the ability to find a support group or other organization will allow you to gain insight into the homeschooling process as well as the educational needs and learning capabilities of your child. As a teacher, you may be required to put your parental role aside, which can create tension for many families and students. By getting to know other people with special needs children, you can learn which educational options worked best for them and how homeschooling has helped their children. There are many situations that can occur when it comes to educating a special needs child. Taking the time to talk with others and learn about these potential problems and benefits before you get started will allow you to have a better sense of the advantages of homeschooling a special needs child and whether it is the right option for your family.
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As brick-and-mortar bookstores struggle to carve out their own unique niches in a market overrun by discounted online book buying opportunities, the UK-based Booksellers Association is hard at work helping their shop owners keep up. With everything from assistance in setting up the new mandatory pension plans for their employees to helping store owners play royalty-free discounted music through their speakers, the organization strives to make life as simple as possible for these small business owners.
Now, the BA is helping indie bookstore owners level the playing field, at least in some regard, by teaming up with Yodel Direct to offer easy shipping at a 20% discount. This partnership will allow store owners to schedule a package pickup online in order to increase the volume of shipments they can devote time to.
According to the Booksellers Association's website under the special section for saving members money, the partnership announcement was posted:
"We are delighted to re-introduce to BA members a parcel service from Yodel. After a break in providing parcel rates to BA members, Yodel are just about to launch Yodel Direct to bookshops. Billed as the new, simpler way of accessing Yodel parcel collection and delivery services, www.yodeldirect.co.uk allows you to book colletions online, without the need to hold on the phone to place bookings, and it also allows you to track deliveries online. For those times when you need personal help, there is a live chat option on the site, with a real person able to help you with queries.
"We are delighted to announce that we have negotiated a special Booksellers Association member discount of 20% off all services.
"Booksellers on the old Yodel rates will be able to carry on accessing those till the end of 2013, thereafter the BA scheme will be replaced by Yodel Direct."
As companies like Amazon announce same-day delivery in the UK, Sunday delivery, and more, booksellers have been feeling the pinch as consumers click-to-buy and find their packages waiting for them after work. This partnership will help erase some of the consumer concerns about shopping locally for book purchases.
Mercy Pilkington is a Senior Editor for Good e-Reader. She is also the CEO and founder of a hybrid publishing and consulting company.


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Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We want to kickstart your day the right way by treating you to fluffy ricotta pancakes, gooey eggs, or even a couple of cheeky freshly baked pastries. Open from 8am Tuesday to Sunday
With our delicious dessert menu, we have now become a destination to meet and finish your evening. We are serving stunning desserts in the bustling dining room, relaxed art gallery and vibrant rooftop bar until late.
Happy Hour at Bar Sagra with drink specials from 5:00 – 6:00pm on Wednesday – Saturday. Come and unwind 'the Italian way'.
6:00 – 9:00pm we're offering Aperitivi Italiano as a little sipper to whet your appetite.
Liked our freshly baked bread? Pick some up from the deli. Along with our delicious oils & vinegars, cheeses & antipasto and home made meals. We have your home catering and family meals coveted.
Don't forget to check out our daily board for some delicious take home lunch & dinner inspirations, wine specials and sweet treats fresh from our well stocked food and wine store.
Reckless Romantics is a solo exhibition by the artist Jo Darvall at Sagra Gallery, opening June 18th, 2016. This show comprises oil paintings and hand-made artist's mono prints on chinne colle, depicting the spectacular NSW inland bush area along the Tuross River. The core works in the exhibition were developed from drawings and watercolours that Jo created on a painting and camping trip in December 2015.
Jo Darvall is widely known in the Melbourne art scene as an artist and founding member of the Trust 'Artists for Kids Culture' established in the 1990's with Roar artist David Larwill and others. For the past seven years she has been living in Western Australia where she has further developed her "art practice and reputation, won awards and had works collected by a number of major Australian and International Collections". She is very excited by the idea of returning to home turf and sharing her new insights and feelings with friends and family both immediate and beyond.


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As most of you know already, we've had a brand new jersey made and boy-oh-boy is it ever cosmic!
We've been wearing the same team-kit for two years; our old purple, grey, and white Carhartt shirts have had their day. We've always wanted to make the switch to something more technical which is why we contacted Milltag.cc. As a company who have collaborated with top bike companies, frame makers, and artists, we knew they'd be on hand to help us realize our design. And as ever, a Cosmic design is always looking to take things that little bit further!
So, how were we going to make multi coloured fades, photo realistic universe print, and new Cosmic graphics, all fit onto a new jersey? (If I would've had my way there would've been polka dots, cyber animal print, and optical illusions but I had to draw the line on this one!) The jersey fit and shape we'll discuss very soon when we officially launch it. But for now, I wanted to give you an insider of the artwork which went into it:
This is the template which we submitted. This is the standard layout used by Milltag. All artwork was created in Adobe Illustrator apart from the universe print which had to be life size in Photoshop. There are actually 2 versions of the jersey. The cycling version which I first designed, then a newer non-elasticated, 2″ longer body and pocket free version which we developed for polo. The version above is the polo version.
We decided a tribal pattern could be nice so I created our own aztec print based on technology and mathematical algorithmic patterns! These turned out great and we immediately placed our favourite onto the collar.
We wanted the jersey to be fun and have a few Cosmic takes on our favourite logos. On the first edition jersey you'll find these logos hidden in the pockets alongside a sweet lo res jpeg image of the Cosmic Spirit Animal created by the spirit animal chief, Max. What do you mean you don't have a polo spirit animal!? pft!
I think this "Cosmickx" logo turned out great: Future t-shirt print? Let us know in the comments below!
Alongside sponsors logos, we began developing some number ideas. We also thought a turquoise / aqua iris would work well too.
The jerseys have come out exactly as we wanted. And the great thing with these jerseys is that the imagery is applied using a paper print technique. That means a lifesize print of each section of the jersey is printed out in exact colour, and is then heat transferred onto the white fabric. This technique enables you to print full colour and achieve impressive results. Though typically, people tend not to push it to it's limits, like we have. It's even possible to print photographic artwork…
Milltag are the experts in this field and were on hand throughout the process to provide their expertise. They are a small independent company, proud of what they do so if you need team shirts making, these are the guys to go to. And what you'll get will be lightweight, breathable, and anti-bacterial. And don't worry about your design as all you need is a few ideas and they'll make it happen.
Here are a few other things we've been working on. Taking the 'C' from our font and giving it the triangle treatment. You might've noticed something similar on our new Cosmic Godz fundraiser tee (available on the Milltag site and you know you need one!!!)
And then there's some pattern prints using our font which I've been messing about with. Endless Possibilities!
Keep It Cosmic


text: St Georges is a leafy, inner eastern suburb located about 5km from the CBD, properties in the area tend to be large, free-standing family homes with the average house price generally exceeding $950,000. With a population over 1,400 as at the last census, residents' enjoy the local, hilly walking trails accessible from Sunnyside Road and into Beaumont. Seymour College and Linden Park Primary School are located on the cusp of the suburb and Glenunga International High School is also close by. Cosmopolitan Burnside Village Shopping Centre offers a variety of shops, boutique cafes and fashion is only a 5 minute drive away.


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Issues based collection and review of data
Our client, a major life insurer, was invited to make a submission on issues being investigated by a Royal Commission and was provided with only six weeks to make its submission The issues being investigated by the Commission covered a ten year period.
So that it could prepare its submission, our client required us to collect, review and summarise ten years' worth of data and documents in a three week period. We were also required to prepare concise summaries identifying the likely key issues of interest to the Royal Commission as well as advise the client on key commercial, legal and strategic issues.
Our Legal Project Management team developed an issues based document identification, collection and review process which ensured that the issues of most interest to the Royal Commission were identified early and the review of documents relating to those issues was prioritised.
To facilitate this intense document collection and review exercise we included a dedicated Project Management Professional™ on the team to monitor and track the process and refine it as necessary. This also ensured we used the right resources at the right level to complete the work efficiently and with the highest quality.


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|Rebbe Nachman of Breslov taught…
"The main completion of the soul is accomplished when it is able to remain down below even after it has already departed above [after death]. This is the reason why one must leave behind a blessing: either a child or a student, so that one's G-dly awareness can remain down below even after his soul ascends on high."
|What does this mean to me?
|The Midrash teaches that the purpose of creation was because G-d desired "a dwelling place in the lower worlds." It was not enough for angels to attain knowledge of G-d; human beings with all of their struggles and all of the concealment that they face are the ideal agents for this mission.
Rebbe Nachman taught that all of our hard work to attain this awareness cannot be only a personal attainment; every spiritual achievement is meant to be shared so that its light can spread further and further, making the "lower worlds" a fit dwelling place for G-d. And before we leave this world, we need to find a "blessing"—our own child or a student who is like a spiritual child of our own—to carry the light of that awareness further when we are no longer able to do it for ourselves.
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Cancer Makes It Hard To Keep Your Job & Pay The Bills
Filed in: Critical Illness |Income Protection
01. January 2016
Before she developed a breast tumor, Tara Cernacek assumed that anyone who was diagnosed with cancer would want to quit their job and stay home.
But that all changed with her own diagnosis.
"Work was a saving grace for me," Cernacek says. "It got me out of thinking about being sick. It made me feel productive. And it gave me the money for treatments."
After her breast cancer diagnosis, Tara Cernacek wanted to keep working for a "sense of normalcy."
Cernacek isn't alone. Nearly three out of four cancer patients and survivors say they want to stay with their jobs and feel that work helps with recovery, according to a recent survey conducted by Harris Poll.
Like Cernacek, nearly two-thirds of survivors say that they needed to work through their treatment period to make it financially.
That doesn't mean it's easy to stay on the job. Many people receiving cancer treatment face daunting challenges related to their career — among them, fatigue, 42 percent, pain and discomfort associated with treatments, 26 percent and slowed mental processing, or chemo-brain, 20 percent. And they may fear that disclosing a cancer diagnosis could put their job prospects at risk.
At least 61 percent of patients and survivors checked "somewhat agree" or "strongly agree" to the statement: "I feel like disclosing my cancer diagnosis will negatively affect my chances of getting hired."
Sense of normalcy
When Cernacek was diagnosed she told her boss and fellow employees, most of whom rallied around her in support. "I got a lot of help from them meeting deadlines," she remembers. Her boss wasn't especially happy about her needs for flextime, but allowed it.
Eventually though, the company downsized and laid a number of workers off, including Cernacek. "I didn't realize how much I needed work for internal reasons until that happened," she says. "When I got laid off, I got so depressed. I felt useless.
Work had given me a sense of normalcy."
That sense of "normalcy" becomes very important when "your life is in crisis," says Lillie Shockney, an associate professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, administrative director of the Johns Hopkins Breast Center and founder of Hopkins program, Managing Cancer at Work.
"Even though people may say you should just go home and rest, sitting at home and dwelling on your cancer is not emotionally healthy," Shockney says. "Plus, most people have a second, extended family at work. They spend as much time with their co-workers as they do with their actual families."
In many cases, work is very much tied up with a person's identity, says Rebecca Nellis, chief mission officer at Cancer and Careers, a non-profit organization that provides help for people who want to work during and after cancer treatment. "Cancer becomes a mortality crisis that becomes an identity crisis that becomes a financial crisis," she says.
A big part of the financial crisis is the fact that insurance coverage is often linked to the patient's job, and most plans have co-payments and deductibles, Shockney says. In the case of critical illness insurance however this is not the case and benefits are related to the diagnosis of a cancer or a critical illness condition.
Patients getting treatment often can't do their jobs in exactly the same way as they had before the cancer, Nellis says. That's where the Americans with Disabilities Act can come in. Employers are supposed to make accommodations that allow the worker to do her job.
But not every employer wants to make accommodations - not everyone in leadership positions knows what the laws are."
Cernacek suspects that her cancer might have had something to do with the loss of her job, with several months of treatments remaining. A new position was found for every other administrative assistant, she says.
Job hunting challenges
The layoff left her searching for a new job when she was looking especially ill. "I still didn't have all my hair back," she says. "My skin didn't look good.
I did temporary work from home, but it wasn't bringing in enough money. Even after I got much better it was a two-year job search."
With a large gap on her resume, job hunting was a challenge. Cernacek wasn't comfortable telling prospective employers about her cancer.
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Magnesium isotope systematics in Martian meteorites
Tomáš Magna, Yan Hu, Fang-Zhen Teng, Klaus Mezger
Earth and Planetary Science Letters
In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 26 July 2017
• The Martian mantle has an estimated δ26Mg of −0.27 ± 0.04‰.
• Inner Solar System planetary bodies have identical bulk Mg isotope compositions.
• Clinopyroxene accumulation responsible for slight δ26Mg variations in Martian samples.
• Slightly higher δ26Mg found for crustal breccia NWA 7034.
• Narrow δ26Mg range precludes large-scale recycling in Martian history."
"Magnesium isotope compositions are reported for a suite of Martian meteorites that span the range of petrological and geochemical types recognized to date for Mars, including crustal breccia Northwest Africa (NWA) 7034. The δ26Mg values (per mil units relative to DSM-3 reference material) range from −0.32 to −0.11‰; basaltic shergottites and nakhlites lie to the heavier end of the Mg isotope range whereas olivine-phyric, olivine–orthopyroxene-phyric and lherzolitic shergottites, and chassignites have slightly lighter Mg isotope compositions, attesting to modest correlation of Mg isotopes and petrology of the samples. Slightly heavier Mg isotope compositions found for surface-related materials (NWA 7034, black glass fraction of the Tissint shergottite fall; δ26Mg > −0.17‰) indicate measurable Mg isotope difference between the Martian mantle and crust but the true extent of Mg isotope fractionation for Martian surface materials remains unconstrained. The range of δ26Mg values from −0.19 to −0.11‰ in nakhlites is most likely due to accumulation of clinopyroxene during petrogenesis rather than garnet fractionation in the source or assimilation of surface material modified at low temperatures. The rather restricted range in Mg isotope compositions between spatially and temporally distinct mantle-derived samples supports the idea of inefficient/absent major tectonic cycles on Mars, which would include plate tectonics and large-scale recycling of isotopically fractionated surface materials back into the Martian mantle. The cumulative δ26Mg value of Martian samples, which are not influenced by late-stage alteration processes and/or crust–mantle interactions, is −0.271±0.040‰−0.271±0.040‰ (2SD) and is considered to reflect δ26Mg value of the Bulk Silicate Mars. This value is robust taking into account the range of lithologies involved in this estimate. It also attests to the lack of the Mg isotope variability reported for the inner Solar System bodies at current analytical precision, also noted for several other major elements."


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JTC, the corporate, fund and private client services provider, has announced it was granted a licence by the Financial Services Commission in Mauritius, from where it will service Africa and India in particular.
JTC (Mauritius) Limited will build on JTC's existing services for private and international clients. The local office will focus on establishing and servicing Mauritius Global Business Companies, funds, listings of securities on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius and private client structuring.
The firm has a dedicated Africa team that has serviced clients and their advisers in East, West and Southern Africa for the past quarter century.
Philip Burgin, group head of Client Services said: "Obtaining this licence and investing into Mauritius reinforces our commitment to providing our clients and investors with a truly international service. Many of our clients are based in Africa and have shown a keen interest in Mauritius as a service centre. We are now able to fully meet their requirements."


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An enigmatic ruler, the Charles II: Art & Power exhibition at Buckingham Palace offers a fascinating exploration of the Restoration monarch and his relationship with art. Taking place just a few minutes' away from The Rubens at the Palace, the pieces on display are part of Charles II's staggering art collection. Here, Curator of Paintings, Louise Cooling, shares some insider insights.
How did the idea for the exhibition, Charles II: Art & Power come about?
"Charles II: Art & Power is the latest in a series of exhibitions organised by Royal Collection Trust to focus on the collecting habits of members of the British royal family. Royal Collection Trust had never curated an exhibition dedicated to Charles II's activities as a collector; the last major exhibition on this subject was The Age of Charles II, held at The Royal Academy of Arts in 1960, so it seemed that it was a good time to examine his activities in this area and assess his impact on the Royal Collection."
Famously described as the "merry monarch," what kind of ruler was Charles II?
"Charles II was certainly shaped by his experiences during the civil wars, the execution of his father and the years spent in exile. His primary goals as king seem to have been securing the authority of the restored monarchy, while achieving peace and stability in the country. As a man he was said to be witty, generous and accessible, and as a king, he had the common touch and understood the importance of retaining the popular appeal that had helped restore him to the throne."
What kind of role did the arts play during the reign of Charles II?
"The Restoration court must have been a burst of life and colour after years of the puritan Commonwealth regime. Charles II surrounded himself with beautiful women, actors, scientists, poets, writers and artists, and the court became a centre for artistic patronage. Although Charles is certainly best remembered as the 'Merrie Monarch', and undoubtedly spent time in the pursuit of pleasure, he also had an enthusiastic interest in science and technology; he was patron of the newly-established Royal Society and was recognised as an expert in naval matters. He was also an active supporter of the visual arts, an avid reader of literature and an important patron of the theatre. By restoring the magnificence of the royal palaces and collections, and by reviving the ceremonies and pastimes enjoyed by his royal predecessors, Charles II was using art as a means by which to emphasise the legitimacy of his rule and glorify the Stuart dynasty."
What leading artists of the time were an important part of the king's court?
"Charles II recognised the importance of establishing his court as a centre of artistic patronage and the need to appoint official artists. Within weeks of his return to England in May 1660, he invited to court two of the leading artists in Britain, portrait painter Peter Lely and miniaturist Samuel Cooper. Dutch-born Lely was sworn in as 'Limner and Picture Drawer' to the king only three weeks after Charles II's return, and in this role, Lely was responsible for creating the official likeness of the king. The miniaturist Samuel Cooper was the most celebrated British artist of the time. Shortly after his Restoration, Charles commissioned a profile portrait from Cooper which was used for the new coinage. Three years later, Cooper was appointed 'Limner' or 'Picture Maker' to the king and painted miniatures of many of the most prominent courtiers.
Other notable artists at the Restoration court included John Michael Wright, painter of the magnificent portrait of Charles II displayed in the exhibition; the celebrated father and son marine painters Willem van de Velde the Elder and Younger, and the Flemish artist Jacob Huysmans. Charles II also employed important artists and craftsmen on the building and decoration works at several royal palaces."
How did Charles II use his extensive art collection to his advantage?
"For Charles II, art was both something to be enjoyed and something that could be used for political ends. He had grown up surrounded by his father, Charles I's remarkable art collection, and subsequently spent 14 years in exile at some of the greatest courts in Europe, so Charles II was acutely aware of the importance of art as a visual symbol of magnificence. He understood that art could be used to project a powerful image of royalty and promote the legitimacy and authority of the restored monarchy."
What, in your opinion, are the highlights of the exhibition?
"That's a difficult choice in such a rich and diverse exhibition! Abraham Blooteling's mezzotint of Charles II is one of my favourites. It marks the pinnacle of mezzotint production in the 17th century and showcases how effective mezzotint was in translating painterly techniques into printed form. There are so many beautiful painted portraits in the exhibition too, but I think my highlight would have to be that of Elizabeth Hamilton, Countess of Gramont by Sir Peter Lely. It's one of the earliest of the Windsor Beauties and is exquisitely painted; I particularly like the contrast between the swathes of shimmering coral silk against the Countess's very pale skin. Lely's portraits are so evocative of the sensuous and luxuriant atmosphere of the Restoration court"
Why is the exhibition of interest to visitors in 2018?
"Apart from being full of spectacular works of art including paintings, drawings, prints, books, tapestries, and furniture; Charles II: Art & Power is a fascinating insight into the world of Restoration court. Most of us have a pretty stereotypical view of the Restoration as the reign of the 'Merrie Monarch', but this exhibition shows that there was more to Charles II and demonstrates that he was central to re-establishing the monarchy as a popular and much-loved institution."
After viewing the exhibition, return to The Rubens at the Palace for Royal Afternoon Tea in the Palace Lounge.All images © Royal Collection Trust: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2017.


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by PamFord Davis
5/20/2009 / Family
At times in our lives some things just seem to be out of reach, meant for somebody else; we dream they could be for us. As a child you may have wanted a pony, or a go cart. Maybe your eye had been on a ballet dress. Did you ask for it at Christmas or just hide it way in your daydreams?
This is a story about an experience I had as a young girl. First I need to share memories about an aunt and uncle. They owned and operated a small town store, "Rices Grocery." They were parents of two adopted daughters and lived in a big beautiful brick home connected to the grocery store.
Our home was only a few miles away and most of our families supplies were purchased there. My Uncle Alex would work with a wide grin wearing a mans clean white apron. I watched him fascinated as he cut or ground fresh meats and then wrapped them in white paper secured with twine.
A favorite place for all children is the candy counter. My Uncle Alex or Aunt Dorothy would patiently wait as we each made our choice from bubble gum, root beer barrels, licorice, peppermints, fireballs, jawbreakers, tootsie rolls, or maybe a big candy bar. With a dime or a quarter that was a major decision.
At Christmas time there were toys for sale that we would add to our wish lists. Two that I remember were a "Smokey The Bear" teddy bear and a large doll that I did get and named "Nanette." She looked like an actress Nanette Fabaret, who years later would have the role of Marys' mother on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."
My aunt was a school teacher and helped in the store when she was not teaching. I liked the occasions when I had a chance to visit with them. One time she called and asked if I could come to spend the night. Another girl was going to be in their home and she wanted me to keep her company. That was a special treat!
I remember very little about our playing together except for bicycle rides. Back at home with five children we owned only second hand bikes, that Dad had lovingly repaired and painted for us. While at my aunt and uncles I rode a bike owned by my cousin, Martha. It was an English style with hand breaks.
Riding it was wonderful; the thin rimmed tires seemed to glide over the driveway. The hand breaks were a luxury I had never known! After that visit I wanted an English bike of my own. That dream was never realized.
As I think about that disappointment today I think maybe that was a good thing. If I had been able to get one, it would have been exciting for a short time. Then as the newness wore off, I'd be looking for fun someplace else. None of our toys can fully satisfy us. Only God can do that.
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Persona 4 the Golden Animation's 3rd TV Spot Narrated by Dōjima, Adachi
posted on by Sarah Nelkin
Aniplex began streaming the third TV spot for the Persona 4 the Golden Animation television anime on Wednesday. The commercial features narration by characters Ryōtarō Dōjima (voiced by Unshou Ishizuka) and Tōru Adachi (Mitsuaki Madono).
Adachi: I heard, Dojima! You're going to be taking care of your nephew, right?
Text: Finally, they're coming back!
Dojima: Yeah. Get along with them, OK?
Adachi: What~? Oh, but they're high school students. what kind of high school life did you have, Dojima?
Dojima: If I had to describe it in one word... It was golden.
Aniplex USA will stream the series on Aniplex Channel, Hulu, Crunchyroll, and Daisuki as it airs in Japan and describes the story:
Spring. Far from the city, time flows peacefully in this rural town.The cast will star Daisuke Namikawa as Yū Narukami, Showtaro Morikubo as Yōsuke Hanamura, Yui Horie as Chie Satonaka, Ami Koshimizu as Yukiko Amagi, Kappei Yamaguchi as Kuma (Teddie), and Kana Hanazawa as Marie.
As the cherry blossoms scatter in the wind, a young man named Yu Narukami steps off the train at Yasoinaba Station. Yu has come to this town, where his uncle lives, for family reasons; he will be transferring into the local high school, Yasogami High.
And so begins his school life...
The shopping mall after school. A series of murders taking place in town. The Midnight Channel, airing late at night...
What lies in store for Yu and his friends "this time around?"
Before directing this new anime series, Tomohisa Taguchi worked on the opening and the important parts of specific episodes in the first Persona 4 The Animation series. The first anime's Seiji Kishi will serve as chief director of the new anime.
Shoji Meguro is returning from the game series and the first anime to compose the music of the new series alongside Tetsuya Kobayashi, a collaborator of his since Persona 3 the Movie #2 Midsummer Knight's Dream. Series script supervisor Jun Kumagai worked on the scenario of every episode of the first series. Character designer Masaru Shindō worked as a key animator on episodes of the first series.
The anime will premiere in Japan on July 10.
Thanks to Kagayaki for the embedded video.
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My Story: A Treatment Journey For Chronic Pain
Since my article for the National Pain Report about giving up pain medication, I've been asked "How have you managed your pain without the medication?"
My post-surgical treatment journey started out with occupational therapy and a personal trainer. I have always believed that I could stave off just about anything with vitamins and hard work. I had a lot to learn! My physical journey, however, was only half the battle.
The other half?
What was inside of my head.
What good was I if I couldn't go to work anymore? I had fought so hard to earn my degree and land that great job. Suddenly, I couldn't even lift pans to bake. My daughters had to help me wash my hair in the sink. Simply brushing my teeth was a painful struggle. As time dragged on, it only got worse.
It was time to think about trying something different.
Together with a really great doctor, I moved forward onto trying lidocaine gel. Not only was this a sticky mess that never did soak into my skin, but it was horribly difficult to apply since I have allodynia which is hypersensitivity to touch.
The agony of applying it was not worth whatever relief it promised. The same could be said about the custom-compounded Ketamine cream. I had high hopes for this goldmine in a tub! At $200 per ounce, I fought my insurance company to pay for it. I tried really hard to tolerate the physical application process in order to see if it would benefit me before its brief 30 day expiration.
It didn't.
Next came the TENS unit. I think that was a means of distraction. I still don't quite understand that one, but my insurance company paid a lot of money for that little guy! ?
It was at that point that my doctor strongly recommended that I try the meds to "break the cycle of pain" as I referenced in my last article. Many of you have written to me asking if I tried other combinations of meds before I gave up. Yes, of course I did. I have a fantastic doctor that works as my partner. There were the nerve stabilizers, narcotics, anti-depressants, sleep aids, anticonvulsants, steroids-many different kinds in many different combinations and dosages. The meds simply were not the solution for me.
I then went to the Stellate Ganglion block. That was a pretty scary experience for me. I didn't realize that I would not be sedated until I arrived. Whoops-someone missed that memo! This process involves sticking a big needle through the front of my neck, while lying on my back, to get to the front side of my spine with a shot of lidocaine. They had to be sure to go to the side of my voice box and my trachea. They told me when I could breathe and swallow. I was instructed to "blink hard" if I felt something odd. I could see my reflection in the Fluoroscan, which was really the last thing that I wanted to see! I looked like Frankenstein with that needle sticking out of the side of my neck! The process seemed like it took hours, although I am sure it didn't. They warned me to let them know if my mouth tasted like metal. What does metal taste like? They also warned me about what my face would look like. Whoa! Half of my head was paralyzed! Luckily that was temporary. The block didn't cut the pain either-but what an experience!
Next I tried a lidocaine infusion called a Bier Block- also very scary! I needed a tendon surgery on my CRPS arm, so they combined the surgery and the Bier Block all in one. For this procedure, they put a double cuff at the top of my arm to stop the blood flow, punctured my arm in several places, and used a spiral motion to drain the blood from my arm. They then filled my arm up with lidocaine while quickly performing the tendon surgery. There is a method to this madness. The science is timed. They know exactly how long it will take my body to metabolize the lidocaine once they let the cuff go and allow the blood to flow back into my arm. This was successful and did provide me with two weeks of reduced pain levels. The problem is that it was quite an invasive procedure to endure every two weeks for the rest of my natural life.
It was suggested that I have a Spinal Cord Stimulator implanted at this point.. As much as I hated having CRPS in my arm, I could not bear the thought of having it in my spine as well. The SCS surgery opened up an opportunity for the CRPS to spread to my spine. I understood the risks and benefits and decided against that option.
I wanted a less invasive treatment option and found Calmare Therapy. This seemed like the perfect choice for me! It was drug-free and non-invasive. Calmare Therapy is an electrical stimulation that works to scramble the pain signal in the brain. It tricks your brain into thinking you are not in pain. I was skeptical. I went in there thinking it would not work. To my surprise and delight-it did! It reduced my pain to virtually nothing while I was connected. Once the machine was turned off, the pain returned. It took quite a few treatments for me to have reduced pain while not connected to the machine, but it worked.
I used that technology for two years. So why did I stop? In my case, Calmare provided exactly what it advertised-pain relief. Anyone with CRPS knows that this disease is so much more than simply pain. Calmare was not able to address the horrible exhaustion, it was not able to alleviate full body affects I feel every time the barometric pressure changes, it was not able to help my body heal from injuries, and it could not prevent the inevitable and unpredictable flares. I was still sick. I was grateful-but I still kept looking through research and my daily advocacy in our support groups.
During the late Spring of 2014 while planning the Power of Pain Midwest Pain Summit, I learned about a new treatment. I went to The Neuroscience Center in Deerfield, Illinois to solicit them to be sponsors for our Conference because I knew they offered Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and I wanted that represented at our Conference.
While asking Dr. Steven Best for money, he casually mentioned that he had "TMS w/Ketamine" that could effectively treat pain. "Wait-what is that?" My thoughts began to ramble-out loud. "I'm not doing ketamine. That is a horse tranquilizer!" Followed by, "You said TMS w/Ketamine, what is that and why haven't I heard of it?" "Is it really possible that there is a treatment that I haven't heard of?" To make a very long story short, he explained to me that he had combined two treatments, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and IV Ketamine simultaneously, and had patented that technique into a new treatment. The two have a synergistic effect on each other. We sparred about it for a while. I didn't believe him. True story! Clearly as a doctor he knows a lot more than me and I was not able to argue with him for long, so I ended up challenging him to "prove it" to me.
I was irrationally terrified of the ketamine portion of the treatment. The TMS didn't intimidate me. I went in to the clinic and watched 16 different patients receive treatment (with their permission of course) and I interviewed 4 of them. Go ahead-call me a big chicken! It is all true! The thought of putting a dissociative drug into my body, and not being in complete control, froze me with fear. You know how this story ends. I conquered my fear and became a patient.
My desire to get better was bigger than my fear of the unknown.
This treatment is not a quick fix, by far. There are some diagnostic tests done first. They take a look at the brain to see how much damage there is and what needed fixed. No one else had done that! Such a bittersweet baseline. We can't fix it if we can't see it's broken, but it stinks that it is broken! This treatment starts in the brain, which is the source of the problem. It works on the inflammation in the brain. Once the brain is functioning properly, then the brain can begin to heal the body. It was a 6 month long process that took a lot of commitment, but every symptom that I had has been lessened.
I am not cured. Such a thing does not exist at this time, although I will never lose hope! I still need to be careful to take very good care of myself and feed my body with rest and good nutrition. Since these treatments, I am now able to go without wearing compression sleeves or braces to keep the world from touching me, I can wash my own hair, I can feed myself with that arm, I can dress myself without assistance, and I can achieve almost a full extension of that arm. You can no longer see my disability, although I prefer to call it a "challenge."
It's a long story – but most journeys with chronic pain are long ones, aren't they!
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@Catherine Nichols Pogorzelski- Thank you for your comments and your concern. I had SPECT Brain Imaging done. SPECT Brain Imaging has nothing to do with contrast dye. If you would like to learn more about SPECT Brain Imaging, you can visit http://www.pathfinder.md. This is the clinic located inside of The Neuroscience Center where I had my imaging done.
@Dr. Mandel- Thank you for your kind comments. Please note that the treatment that I receive is different than what you are offering. This is Combination Therapy; not straight ketamine infusions.
@Mary Waters- To answer your question, The Neuroscience Center in Deerfield, Illinois is currently the only place doing the Combination Therapy of TMS with Simultaneous IV Ketamine. Dr. Steven Best invented this technique and holds a patent on it. Their website is http://www.neuroscience.md.
I am so happy that you are doing so much better..now that being said, I have this mess in my left leg and I am getting much worse. Tendons tearing all over my body.Having more trouble with my thinking and the stability of my entire body. My biggest issue is finding a Dr. who really knows something about CRPS at all. They often act like they do but they have no idea. My question for anyone is, does anyone know a Dr who treats with this Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and IV Ketamine simultaneously. Or even the Ketamine in Baltimore MD. Please someone I need help. Thanks so much.
Ur story is almost just like mine. I weaned myself off OxyContin this yr. It took over six wks to go withdrawal symptoms. My whole body hurt. But it did distract me from my RSD pain. I am on no RSD meds. I sent away for cards that told Dr's what the symptoms are. I was still working then as a Certified Pharmacy Tech in the hospital so I put a card in every Dr's mailbox. I got a poster w/RSD info on it and gave it to my Doc & we hung it in his room at the clinic. I am all about educating everyone I can. It's just another distraction from my pain. That's how I cope 14yrs later. I watch TV, I am on Facebook & have 4 dogs ages 11yrs, 6yrs, 11 months & 6 months. The more I do at once the better because I don't focus on my pain. That's how I cope without RSD meds. Th ey all have unpleasnt side effects. When I first got it I got myself signed up for a clinical research program at NIH in Maryland. Unfortunately I didn't fit the criteria & the Dr that was in charge wanted me but it wasn't his upto him. They did send me home w/a walker, they made me a special boot w/sheepskin inside, a grabbing tool for getting things out of reach & a shower chair. Plus they flew me & my husband out made sure I had a wheelchair every airport and on the taxi ride there we saw the Capitol for the first time. I just read that the clinical trial ended this yr. I search for clinical trials all the time. I haven't been to the dentist since my injury because I'm terrified. Two wks ago one of my molars broke so I got one of my RSD pamphlets & brought instructions on how to care for an RSD patient. She actually thanked me & it's in chart now. I too am scared to get poked w/a needle, or iV. I won't risk it. I am only going to do oral meds. Right now I am looking for a new Dr. Oh and did I mention I have horrible brain fog? It took me 2 hrs to complete this post. Distract distract. Oh & my silver lining with RSD? My handicapp license plate in Dec when Xmas shopping when it's snowy, slippery, & cold w/ a wind chill of -30 degrees.
You said it all, "Your desire to get better was bigger than your fear of the unknown." Good for you. You mastered your fear and reaped the benefit. Dr. Best inspired you to overcome your bias against ketamine. I am so glad for you. We see many pain patients in our clinic, Ketamine Clinics of Los Angeles, and many of them share your former fear of ketamine.
Those who overcome their fears are able to benefit from this modern, effective, rapidly acting treatment. We often give the ketamine first because it works so rapidly. The patients are then able to pursue a course of TCS in relative comfort.
Exactly HOW are they "checkign the brain?" Are they giving MRIs with contrast? If so, THIS could be the cause and source of your pain as it is in me! HIgh amounts of Gadolinium SEVEN yes 7 years post last MRI !
You are lucky you got a doc to lsiten to you about talking with other patients re: ketamine treatment, Dr Schwartzmann in Philly would make his patients signa non-discolsure agreement, I said " Heck no!" to that one and no iplants to body as too invasive for me, I have done HBOT for IC etc and ti helps! I also have TENS unit it helps too ! CRPS down left side of body! http://gadoliniumtoxicity.com/2015/07/05/study-reports-increasing-signal-intensity-within-the-brains-of-patients-with-ms-after-multiple-injections-of-macrocyclic-gbca-gadovist/
FDA eyes risks of gadolinium contrast brain deposits
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Plinth-raising helps 1.33 lakh char households escaping floods
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Over 5.17 lakh extremely poor people of 1.33 lakh char households have been effectively escaping floods following plinth-raising in the low-lying riverine char islands on the Brahmaputra basin in recent times.
It became possible following raising plinths of houses under the Chars Livelihoods Programme (CLP) to help these beneficiary char families in escaping floods as well as saving properties during floods in ten riverine northern districts.
According to official sources, the CLP has been working with extremely poor households living on riverine island chars with comprehensive approaches to improve livelihoods since 2004 in association with a number of NGOs on the Brahmaputra basin.
The UKaid through the Department for International Development (DFID) and Australian Government through Australian Agency for International Development have been jointly funding implementation of the CLP that will be ended by this year.
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Development and Cooperatives and management through Maxwell Stamp Plc, the CLP is being executed by the Rural Development and Cooperatives Division.
Plinth-raising of houses has factually became blessings for the beneficiary landless char families to achieve self-reliance through various income generation activities and lead better life bidding permanent good-bye to decades-old extreme poverty.
According to CLP sources, 55,000 households under phase-I (2004-2010) and over 78,000 households under phase-II (2010-2016) have been brought under the programme to improve livelihoods of the extremely poor char households by 2016.
Beginning with plinth-raising, the multi-dimensional CLP activities are being implemented by different NGOs in the riverine char islands to assist the char people in adapting with adverse situations amid changing climate to improve livelihoods.
Agriculture and Environment Coordinator Mamunur Rashid of RDRS Bangladesh, one of the CLP implementing organisations, said CLP is being implemented on char areas in Kurigram, Bogra, Gaibandha, Sirajganj, Jamalpur, Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Rangpur, Pabna and Tangail districts.
"The comprehensive programme has been helping the have-nots group char people in adapting with climate change to achieve self-reliance through various income-generating activities under adverse situations beginning with plinth raising" he added.
Talking to BSS recently, CLP beneficiaries Anwara Khatun, Delwara Khanom, Parul Begum and Aklima Khatun, of different char villages narrated as how they escaped floods for the ninth consecutive time during the last rainy season.
Beneficiaries Kajoli Begum, Lal Banu and Shahera Begum of Ghughumari Char and Halima Begum of Char Krishnapur in Kurigram, Rahela and Kulsum Begum of Purbo Char Gunai village in Rangpur termed plinth-raising as their savior during floods.
"We remained safe with our all properties, essentials and cattle-heads and also helped our neighbours providing shelters during the recent floods on our raised plinths like in the previous years," smiling char women Mamtaz and Jahura said with satisfactions.
Former Astomirchar union chairman Sohrab Hossain said floodwaters could not inundate houses of the CLP beneficiaries who also have access to sanitation, safe drinking water, healthcare, hygiene and nutrition for mothers and children in char areas.
Chilmari upazila chairman Shawkat Ali Sarker, Bir Bikram, said char people have been escaping floods successfully for plinth-raising of their houses under the comprehensive CLP that also assists them in becoming self-reliant amid adverse situations.
Executive Director of Northbengal Institute of Development Studies Dr Syed Samsuzzaman said the CLP's plinth- raising has been effectively helping the char people in escaping floods, saving properties and improving livelihoods.
Editor of the Weekly Juger Khabar being published from Chilmari in Kurigram Nurul Amin Sarker said the CLP beneficiaries are rearing domestic animals, poultry birds and cultivating vegetables, fruits on raised homesteads to change their fortune.


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