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ISIS and the Price of OilAndy Waldock Follow |
Every market has built in fear premium. This shows up empirically through the skew of an option chain. The idea is that two strike prices with the same expiration date that are an equal distance away from the market's current price should have the same value, everything else being equal. We can also measure this through common sense. The skew is aligned with a market's fear. This is what creates the fat tails on index put options as well as call options in the grains. Historically, fear in the Middle East leads to higher oil prices as the possibility for supply disruptions increases in times of uncertainty. This week, we'll examine how oil prices affect ISIS and how this could affect the oil market as a whole.
ISIS is by far the most profitable terror organization in the world. ISIS has claimed many oil fields in eastern Syria and along the Iraqi border. These are their most productive wells and are believed to be filling their coffers to the tune of more than $1,000,000 per day. This number is a bit conservative as some estimates suggest they're earning more than $40,000,000 per month. Recently, news reported in The Guardian quoted our own Undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence at the U.S. Treasury, David Cohen, "several million dollars per week from the sale of stolen and smuggled energy resources." I always find the context interesting when foreign papers quote our own leaders. ISIS oil money has been a much bigger talking point internationally than it has been domestically. We see this dialogue as the basis for building a cooperative agreement to drive down the price of oil rather than driving out ISIS via boots on the ground.
ISIS is becoming a full fledged business. They're paying not only fighters and commanders but also engineers and roughnecks. Their purpose so far has been clear; capture oil fields they can easily bring online. Once up and running, they're selling oil on the black market. Based on a range of estimates, they're getting between 20%-40% of the oil's value. That is too big of a discount for end users and smugglers to pass up. Ironically, many reports including The Wall Street Journal report that ISIS is selling the captured oil back to Syria's President Assad. I think this bears testament to two things. First, it shows how quickly deals can be made when it involves daily energy needs. Secondly, it shows how deeply entrenched ISIS has become in the Middle East oil markets. Other destinations for smuggled oil include Turkey, Jordan and Iran. I'd expect Turkey's purchases to increase as they feud with Russia. Much to my surprise, Israel is claimed to be the number one importer of ISIS oil as a percentage of total imports. A recent article in the Arabic paper, Rai al-Yum cites Russian sources and a paper trail leading from the Iraq/Syrian border through an individual broker and ending up at the same collection site as open market oil. This provides Israel with some degree of plausible deniability even if their books show this oil was purchased at black market prices between $15-$18 per barrel.
|ISIS oil routes according to The Guardian.
Shifting gears from the problem and moving towards the solution brings up the laws of economics. There are two options. The first, we're already employing. Air raids have increased considerably since the Paris attack. Previously, these have been only mildly effective due to the rapid movement and re-deployment of the portable refineries ISIS had been operating. Recently, as they've expanded their production base to include fully equipped oil fields pumping as much as 30,000-40,000 barrels per day, Western strategy has shifted its focus. Thanks to precision guided bombs and missiles combined with a working intelligence of the primary ISIS held oil fields, the new plan focuses on hitting high value, hard to replace sections of the oil drilling and refinery works rather than the wholesale bombing of the fields in general. The purpose behind this is to force these primary fields to shut down production for months, rather than days. We'll see how effective this tool is in fighting ISIS.
This leads us to the second option for fighting ISIS. Where the first option focuses on impacting the supplies they can sell on the black market, the second solution takes the opposite approach by limiting demand. The world has never been more efficient in its total operations or had access to as much petroleum and petroleum products as it does, now. This is why oil prices fall from $150 a barrel to less than $40. Roughly speaking, ISIS appears to be selling for a 50% discount. The discount is so steep because they need to make their product economically attractive in a negatively politically charged environment. Returning to economics, increasing the global supply of oil would squeeze the margins ISIS is receiving from their ill gotten sales. Considering the major backlash of doing business with ISIS, those countries may be interested in open market oil at a lower price. The global production capabilities are certainly in place. What would happen if OPEC, Russia and the U.S. agreed to glut the market thus, limiting both the profit potential for ISIS as well as courting their black market destinations back towards open market oil without the negative political context of doing business with ISIS in the first place? I'm no politician but if we continue to coordinate ISIS oil attacks at their critical components thus increasing their cost of production while flooding the market with oil and driving down the price of free oil on the open market then, maybe we can stem the tide of the growing movement and return to focusing on individual terrorists rather than watching a terrorist organization lay claim to large swaths of economically important sovereign lands. This could be the first time in history that a Middle East oil war sends oil prices lower.
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Explanation of the Rusting of Iron
When iron rusts a spontaneous redox reaction occurs, between the oxygen and iron. If water is added the rusting occurs more rapidly.
When water is added to iron, an electrochemical cell is created that has a distinct anode and cathode. If an iron nail is placed in agar or gel in which ferric cyanide ions and phenolphthalein indicator have been placed, the ends of the nail turn blue and the middle of the nail turns red. The blue colour is caused by ferricyanide indicator reaction with the iron ions, and the red colour (pink) is due to reaction between hydroxide ions and phenolphthalein. How are these ions produced.
At one spot on the nail (the Anodic site of our electrochemical cell) Iron loses electrons (is oxidized) to form iron (II) ions.
At another spot on the nail the oxygen in the air combines with water and forms hydroxide ions.
In the presence of oxygen the iron further oxidizes at the anode (loses electrons) to become iron (III) ions.
The iron (III) ions and the hydroxide combine to form rust ( flaky brown substance) .
Notice that water is required for the reaction at the cathode but produced in the overall reaction. It therefore is acting like a homogeneous catalyst, to speed up the rusting of iron. In essence the water and oxygen make it easier for iron to rust.
As with an electrochemical cells the electrons flow from the anode to the cathode. Oxygen and water are both need to speed the rusting process in metals.
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No matter what happens tonight in Washington, the Mets received a huge break because Major League Baseball and the Players Association reached an agreement that would allow them to pursue outfielder Yoenis Cespedes throughout the offseason. Cespedes' contract limited the Mets to a five-day window after the World Series to sign him.
According to the original provision, the Mets wouldn't have been allowed to sign Cespedes until May 15, and by that time he would have been signed. Considering their record, there's no way the Mets would have been able to reach a deal with Cespedes in those five years.
However, Cespedes in under contract now and the Mets have his undivided attention. With how he has produced, he is worth bringing him back, even if it costs a lot.
If Cespedes leaves, the Mets will have the familiar problem of needing a power bat in the outfield. Michael Cuddyer will be gone after 2016 and Curtis Granderson will be gone in two years. All their young pitchers are under their control for several years, so there will be available money.
Another thing worth noting, when a team reaches the playoffs after a long dry spell, it doesn't experience the benefit until the next year (2016). With the schedule now out and the Mets in the midst of a crucial series with Washington, people are already looking forward to next year.
If the Mets let Cespedes slide through their fingers, there's no telling how this would impact ticket sales.
Since joining the Mets, July 31, for minor league pitcher Michael Fulmer, Cespedes is hitting .311 with 13 homers and 31 RBI in 34 games. He's been an impact player since joining the major leagues, so what he's doing isn't a fluke.
Alderson earned his money with the trade, but keeping him is the real coup.


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My first thought was kazoos. Seriously. (Wow – I never thought I'd use the words "kazoos" and "seriously" right next to each other. That's weird.)
Anyway, kazoos are fun and silly and just what people need to let loose a little. But they're kinda expensive for about thirty seconds of use. Also, have you ever been trapped in a car with a five year old and a kazoo for any period of time? It's torture. Since I do have friends with kids, into whose hands the kazoos will inevitably fall, I nixed that idea.
Next I thought about ukuleles. Seriously.
There's a group of school-aged kids who play in an awesome ukulele band in my town. They're really upbeat and fun. Unfortunately, I have given the Mister limited veto power over wedding decisions, and he chose to exercise it on the ukulele band. I mean, where is his sense of adventure and folly for heaven's sake?! Also, the uke band was a tad expensive for thirty seconds. So I couldn't really put up a fight on the veto.
What do kazoos and ukuleles have in common (other than the obvious fact that someone utterly insane thought of using them at a wedding)? They're both noisy! (Am I the only person who likes tap better than ballet, because it's noisy?) So! If I could come up with something loud that would not offend the Mister's delicate sense of wedding suitability, we'd both be happy.
Enter . . . the bagpipes! Talk about LOUD! And they have the added benefit of jiving with our shared Scottish heritage. Our Presbyterian church has its own Scottish heritage, so they practically have a bagpiper on retainer. She (yes, SHE!) is a talented cute lass who agreed to play something upbeat for us as we run from the church to the getaway car.
But I was worried – without something to throw, would the wedding guests feel cheated? Should they have something to hold to make our escape more festive? Tune in to our next installment for the shocking conclusion of When Butterflies Attack . . . .


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Bieber's delight at charity success
The Baby hitmaker is a dedicated supporter of Pencils of Promise, which helps to build educational establishments for needy children across the globe.
And he's delighted his efforts to help publicise the charity have paid off - officials have announced they have now founded 20 schools for poverty-hit kids.
Taking to his Twitter.com blog, Bieber writes, "AWESOME!! We have 2GETHER built 20 SCHOOLS for Kids in Need!! We can MAKEACHANGE!! @pencilsofpromis (sic) great job."
And bosses at the charity are equally impressed with Bieber's work on their behalf - in a video message posted online, Pencils of Promise founder Adam Braun says, "Hey - J.B. Fever Team!... I just wanted to say thank you to all of you guys... It still means a lot to me that you believed in Pencils of Promise from the very start... Now we have more than 20 schools we have built together. Just wanted to say that I'm really excited about everything we are doing together."


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Elizabeth Robb Makes the Dean's List at The University of Toledo
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Elizabeth Robb, a Athletic Training major and a resident of Toledo, OH, was among nearly 3,000 students from The University of Toledo who made the Spring 2011 Dean's List.
The Dean's List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who earn a 3.5 or above GPA for the semester.
The University of Toledo, established in 1872, is a diverse, student-centered public metropolitan research university. The University is home to more than 23,000 students across 14 colleges and three primary campuses. The University offers more than 230 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs and is the center of 15 Division 1-A Rocket athletic teams. For more information visit www.utoledo.edu.


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Ferco is a specialist spectator seating company with offices all over the world - including the UK, Malaysia, Australia, Singapore and China.
Source was tasked with bringing together two separate websites and domains to create one global website under a new design whilst facing the additional challenge of communicating ideas to different 'key' personnel in several time zones.
The priority for Source was to create a very clean and modern looking website with a simple and intuitive navigation that belies the vast quantity of product information available by providing a clear and uncluttered user journey.
As this project reached its final stages Ferco asked Source to design a seating maintenance app for use in cinemas that could be adapted for roll-out across their other sectors.
"From the outset, Source demonstrated a clear understanding of our values and our various target markets over different geographical locations and produced a proposal that was thorough yet flexible. This together with a comprehensive project and management plan ensured that we were fully involved in both the development and progress throughout our project.
"In addition to our design requirements, an easy, intuitive content management system was one of our priorities and Source's user-friendly CMS is just that.
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New 'The Walking Dead' Season 3 Photos Are More of a Tease Than You Know
We're exactly one month from the October 14 premiere of 'The Walking Dead' season 3, which promises to leave behind any of the fan contention of the previous season and carve its way into the halls of TV greatness. But before we get there, we have only the photos and TV spots to dissect, some more clue-filled than others. As new promotional stills of our favorite characters new and old hit the web, what's to discover between the lines?
As we gear up to fear the dead and fight the living, Yahoo TV has their hands on a couple of brand-spanking new photos from 'The Walking Dead' season 3. Some of them might seem innocent enough, but one in particular caught our eye. Across the four new stills, we see close-up shots of Daryl and his arrows, Glenn and Maggie looking like farmer and wife, The Governor reclining in his chair, and Rick surveying the prison with Carl.
So what's so special about that? Well, as we previously caught a glimpse of in the Comic-Con 2012 trailer, The Governor reclining in his quarters may not be ordinary relaxation. Fans of the comic books well know some of the Governor's more disturbing traits, one of which was to recline in the living room of his apart flipping through channels. And while we won't give it away just yet folks...he didn't have a TV. Of course, AMC's vision of The Governor may not follow the comic in that regard, but it's a juicy image to pour over nonetheless.
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June 25, 2009
I love the guilty pleasure of a simple tie. Makes it easier to build up your arsenal of warriors while your other obligations try to gather your attention. Time is always at a premium in the summer, and fishing never seems to get enough of mine. Or at least as much as I would like.
Fishing the bottom does not come without its caveats. Rocks, deadheads, and other snags mercilessly devour flies like Oprah at an all you can eat buffet. In some reaches it seems you're losing flies faster than you can tie them on. Time to get busy at the vise.
The same acrylic latch hook yarn from MCG Textiles that I use for creating custom dubbing blends make up the tail and body sections of this pattern. A wire rib helps secure the wrapped yarn to the hook. A simple glimmer chenille thorax and a beadhead finishes off the pattern. For a different look, I tied a few with bead chain eyes and a peacock herl wingcase. Maybe the brown colored ones will resemble larval crawfish? At any rate, they are damn close enough to resemble simplified swimming nymphs. Hopefully they will fish just as effective.
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A Rare Case of Gas Gangrene Survival
Mr Tariq Khusrou, a middle-aged businessman from Dubai underwent a hair transplant at a salon in Hyderabad. He was cautioned about some mild rash on the forehead, which he need not worry about. But the rash spread over the forehead, face and was moving down the neck.
Within 3 days, he was admitted to CARE Banjara ICU under the Critical Care team led by Dr Venkat Raman Kola. He was diagnosed with 'gas gangrene', a life-threatening condition in which gangrene develops and amputation is the only solution. Gas gangrene is rarely reported and has a mortality rate close to 100%. Here, amputation was not a choice as the affected area was the face and the neck. He also had a compromised airway. His airway was secured with an emergency tracheostomy. Repeated debridement and procedures were done by the Plastic Surgery Department, led by Dr Gnaneswar. High dose antimicrobials, organ support and team work for eight weeks helped the patient to survive. Dr Soma Raju, CMD, was the guiding force in providing multi departmental inputs, even from external organizations such as LV Prasad Eye Institute for orbital tissue management.
This was an example of the high standard of teamwork by the CARE Critical Care team. At one point, it was touch and go. But finally, Mr Khusrou began to respond to treatment. His son wrote a long, eloquent letter to the hospital about the experience and the family's joy and gratitude to the CARE doctors. His sister wrote a poem, eulogizing the doctors, and presented it to Dr Venkat and Dr Gnaneswar.
Excerpts of the letter capture the sentiments of the family:
"…Today the word victory calls to our minds names of men like Dr Venkat and Dr Gnaneswar and their entire team of soldiers for emerging victorious in tackling a deadly disease like 'gas gangrene'. The world of science and medicine hath their victories no less renowned than the victories of war. To conquer a disease and save a life is indeed a renowned victory — far more worth winning than the most famous military triumphs."
Ode to Dr Venkat and Dr Gnaneswar
Like a shower of fresh blossom, despite all odds victorious you come
With a duty to perform, each human is destined.
Bless'd are those who truly serve mankind.
From dawn till the dark velvet pall, yours is the noblest task of all.
You are a saint in disguise, When to the ailing souls medicines you prescribe.
Moments of joy, hours of grief we did share,
Whenever we needed you, you were always there.
Like an angel from the firmament blue,
For the tormented souls like soothing dew,
Smiling like a flower betwixed the thorns.
A messiah for the poor downtrodden forms.
Simple souls with hearts of gold, No finer men indeed, the world can hold,
Even if we search the whole vast land, With a lantern in our hand,
We cannot hope to find, Someone as strong as you, And yet so gentle and so kind.
An aura of dignity is yours charismatic personality.
In your simplicity lies the real beauty, No appreciation is really worth,
The noble deeds you do,
May the choicest blessings of almighty God shower upon you.
Life is precious indeed, you enhance its aesthetic beauty.
Making the aching hearts an abode of peace and tranquility.
You wipe those tears of pain, And make us smile again.
We pray to God, e'en the breeze that carries a tingle of gloom,
Never shall blow across your room.
Many radiant days, upon you shall dawn,
And smile upon you, the rays of many a lovely morn.
Happiness, joys, ecstasies, all alight upon you together,
And may you live a hundred years, serve the human race forever.
Sameena Khusrou Baig (Mr Khusrou's sister)


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BALTIMORE — Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson remains hospitalized in Florida with a shoulder injury following a freak fall from a stage.
Robinson fractured his scapula in the fall, which occurred on Friday night during a player reception in Hollywood, Fla. before the annual Joe DiMaggio Legends Game.
The 74-year-old Robinson did not receive a head injury, his representative, Diane Hock, said Monday.
"He's resting comfortably," Hock said.
Robinson was sitting at a table on a raised stage that had a curtain behind it. He leaned against the curtain, thinking there was a wall behind it. There was no wall, and Robinson subsequently tumbled backward off the stage and landed awkwardly on his back, the Palm Beach Post reported.
Robinson spent his entire 23-year career with the Baltimore Orioles and lives in Baltimore. He received 16 Gold Gloves, helped the Orioles win two World Series and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1983.
In March 2011, Robinson was hospitalized and received emergency surgery after he developed an infection and fever. He spent two weeks in the hospital. Robinson was successfully treated for prostate cancer in 2009.


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Can Bugs Talk?
Jason Moon of the New Hampshire Public Radio, reports that researchers at the University of New Hampshire are studying communication strategies of American Burying Beetles.
These beetles are named because they bury corpses of small dead animals next to their eggs, which then serve as food as their offspring hatch. As the beetles bury the corpse, they make noises. Scientists hypothesize that these noises serve as a form of communication between the adult beetles. However, the beetles are deaf, so why would they make a noise that they cannot hear? Researchers hypothesize that they are actually communicating with each other through vibration.
By aiming a "laser vibrometer" at the insects while they are positioned on a nylon screen, researchers can study these vibrations. Scientists estimate that there are millions of insects that communicate through vibration and they are just scratching the surface. Possible applications to studying this type of vibrational communication including determining if the vibrations emitted from wind turbines affects insects and if vibrations can be used as an insect repellent.
Moon J. (2017) Can Bugs Talk? New Hampshire Scientists Go In Search of Answers. New Hampshire Public Radio.


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The Body Shop's Regular Body Butters are already fantastic, but after this product came out their body butters are absolutely unbeatable. I have had this product and tested it for about 3 months now. Just incase if you guys want to know, I prefer wearing this product at night. This is definitely the coolest body moisturizer I have ever seen because the product is split into two halves. One half is the regular (and amazing!) body butter that you can buy by itself individually and the other half is a thicker and has a more balm-y texture to it, kinda like a lip balm but for your entire body. The thinner body butter texture, which BTW is thick anyway, is supposed to be used for the entire body and I personally find it very moisturizing for the skin. The thicker body butter is supposed to be used for the parts of your body that get dried up the most, like your elbows, knee caps, etc. This product works EXTREMELY well for clearing out the chapped, stone dry parts of your body and the moisture in your skin lasts very, very long.
This product works absolutely fabulously and has a lovely scent to it (I have the scent Floral Acai, but there are more scents to choose from), I think this product is suitable for dry to normal-dry to normal skin types. If you have oily skin, I would probably not suggest this since it is very, very, very moisturizing. It would probably make your skin a little too greasy.
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The seven defendants agreed to refund additional money made from their chain letter and to stop sending them out.
$46,000 in 90 days
The charges stem from an alleged scam in which letters offering a report for $5 explaining how to make "$46,000 or more in the next 90 days" claimed the program was legal. Those responding to the e-mail questioning the legitimacy of the claims were told to contact the FTC's associate director of marketing practices. The FTC said consumers who paid the $5 got instructions on how to start their own chain letters withthe hopes of recruiting thousands of others via spam.
Eileen Harrington, the real FTC associate director for marketing practices, today said: "I am the associate director for marketing practices, and these chain letters are illegal."
'Eileen spams'
The FTC said internally it has been calling the chain letters "Eileen spams."
The FTC claimed that the chain letter scheme had been continuing since September 2000, when the commission notified 1,000 e-mailers to cease sending the letters. In October 2001, the FTC, trying to determine if the e-mails were ongoing, said it sent $5 to some e-mailers who earlier had been warned to stop.
2,000 others involved
The FTC said it plans to warn more than 2,000 others who allegedly are still running the scheme to stop.
Ms. Harrington said the FTC intends to take enforcement action. Today's annoucement "should be viewed as a warning to spammers who are sending out mail using deceptive headers and deceptive subjects," she said.
The FTC said it also will begin an education campaign about illegal chain mail scams.


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Lana - ballerina
What a sweetheart...I had to post this one also. Lana spotted my little tutu and had to put it on and dance around like a ballerina...isn't she sweet?!!
Prints like this make for great wall art in the child's bedroom
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With the holidays coming up, you finally have a chance to update your collection of family photos. However, the responsibility of capturing those festive moments in a mantel-worthy way comes with a good bit of pressure. Thankfully, you have two important factors on your side: technology and Crowdtap.
Thanks to technology's great advances, the cameras on our phones and tablets make taking photos easier than ever. Combine that with our foolproof tips, and your photo frames are as good as filled. Ready for us to drop some knowledge? Read on!
One of the most popular recent trends, of course, is the selfie phenomenon. A large percentage of social networking now involves sharing self-portraits with one arm extending just out of frame. While most phones have a built-in timer settings, there is an element of fun that selfies (solo or group) have that posed portraits seems to lack. Don't be ashamed to give this format a try. If you're expecting a lot of guests, a selfie stick can come in handy. It can even be slightly angled out of sight, if you're a self-conscious selfie-snapper.
The difference between a pro photo and an amateur one comes down to the lighting, even when you're using a cell phone.
Good lighting practices are key to taking an attractive portrait. Think back to the last time you tried to take a photo with your phone (or even camera) and were unhappy with the result. Even if you didn't like your outfit, or your smile was a little off, your lighting was mostly likely the main culprit that drove you to pressing the delete button as fast as possible.
Even if you're not trying to be the next big photographer here's what you need to know:
Make sure you have enough light. That essentially means that you need to have some contrast between your subject and your background.
You need that light in the right areas.This is essential because if your lighting is directed from the wrong spot, your risk the photo looking washed out. That being said, anyone who tells you to take your photo out in the middle of a sunny day is doing you a disservice:
Never shoot at high noon, when the sun is at its highest peak. This will cast harsh shadows upon your subject. Not to mention there will be a lot of squinting. If you're taking photos outside, overcast is ideal, or either before or after high noon.
Use natural light when you can — it's *naturally* more flattering. Try shooting next to a window with the lights off, or step outside. Look for shade, like under a porch or next to that tall tree you love.
Pose naturally, but definitely pose. If your subject feels weird about posing for photos, it will translate on camera. Luckily, you'll probably have wine and turkey on hand to help. Crossed arms may seem like a good go-to pose but unless your subject is a ham with personality to match, try to avoid this. Have them put one or both hands in their pockets and lean against a wall — it'll make your subject look carefree and comfortable.
Try switching up your angles. Instead of shooting head-on, try angling your phone or even changing your own height to get a dynamic portrait. You might think shooting from the ground up will cause a double chin, but if shot from far enough away, your subject will look taller and more confident.
Consider your background. Good backgrounds are hard to find. You might be perfectly satisfied with using the nearest white wall that doesn't have a stain on it, but it's not very interesting. Find a nice wallpaper or plant, or even your Thanksgiving table. Don't worry about kicking people out of the background if they're far enough away and are engaging with each other.
Apart from these pro tips, do your best to capture the fun of family time. Snap a good mix of candids and posed shots, and don't spend all of your time behind the camera.
We'll have more tips on capturing candids before the holidays are over. For now, stuff yourself with good food and even better memories.?


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*NOTE: This is a campaign designed to bring new players into the hobby and, as such, is using simplified Pathfinder rules. Ages of players range from young children to the mid-40s, so a broad horizon of play possibilities are needed. The approach to the campaign is to set up a sandbox with many a directions to travel, then let the players go where they will. Below are a set of pre-generated characters designed for the new players. If any players prefer to create their own character that's perfectly acceptable as well. *
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The Bandit Kingdoms are an array of diverse, petty fiefdoms spread throughout a border region between the forces of Good and Evil. Surrounded by evil empires, grasping kingdoms and religious zealots, the warlords of the Bandit Kingdoms stop their in-fighting only long enough to repel a concerted invasion of their own territories. After a mutual threat has declined, they are back to bickering among themselves or raiding their neighbor's lands.
These intrepid adventurers have various reasons to strike off from the relative safety of their homes to find a new life in the Bandit Kingdoms. Wealth, shame, conquest and escape from servile bondage all impel our party of ruffians to seek their fortune as adventurers.
The characters will start in a chance meeting at the gates to an isolated keep on the edge of civilization. Each character has their own reason for travelling to such a gods forsaken place, and each has their own goal. Splinter Keep is located just within the Tangles, an impenetrable forest of thorny vines and scrub. The forest has resisted encroachment by humankind for centuries, quickly overgrowing whatever dwellings are made beneath its eaves and driving out those who would tame it. Splinter Keep itself is relatively new, having only been started a decade prior by a retiring adventurer named Castellan Kendall. Honor Kendall nominally owes fealty to Earl Reynard of the Tangles, though he is mostly autonomous.
Just beyond the edge of the forest is the great Rift Canyon, a deep gorge stretching some 200 miles east-west and up to 30 miles wide at its center. The gorge is riddled with caves and caverns which are rumored to go deep beneath the surface of Oerth, some leading to the gates of the Abyss itself. Foul beasts, fiends and terrifying monsters regularly issue forth from the rift to wreak destruction on the lands above. A rag-tag group of defenders, the self-styled Guardians of the Rift, are dedicated to keeping the monsters at bay and eventually clearing the entire Rift of their presence.
The Tangles and Rift Canyon are in the heart of the Bandit Kingdoms, or Lands of Free Lords as they call themselves. This is a loose confederation of petty princelings and warlords who fight amongst each other more than they bind together to fight external enemies. Still, they do have plenty of external enemies. The Horned Society to the west is ruled by devil worshippers. To the south and west are the Shield Lands and Furyondy, remnants of the great Aerdy empire still bent on reclaiming their old lands now in the keeping of the Free Lords. In the east are the Theocracy of the Pale and Tenh, also ancient Aerdy strongholds trying to expand westward. And to the north the Rovers of the Barrens, Flannish nomads who where the original inhabitants of the Bandit Kingdoms but were driven out long ago by the Aerdy, forever long for their Promised Home.
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Each player chose one of 7 pregenerated characters as an initial character. Should one of these characters die the player can roll a new character or pick another character from the list. Pre-generated characters will be provided during the first gaming session. The characters chosen are two tanks and a wizard. I'll round out the party by playing a cleric and a rogue. The 4 characters not chosen are now all on the NPC list.
Adventure 1: Reaching Kendall Keep
In which the players are introduced to the keep and attempt to rescue a wounded local youth.


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The Annual Christmas Shopping Crunch
Happy Holidays Everyone!
I'm saying it now because there's so little time between now and Christmas. I don't care if you're reading this in January, July or November, Christmas is COMING and we've got sooooo much to doooooo! Actually, I'm assuming that you, (like most of us), are starting your holiday shopping sometime closer to the actual holiday. Say, Black Friday (day after Thanksgiving) or later. And as we all know, these are the shortest days of the year. Why then, do we (collectively) insist on cramming 39 hours of shopping/baking/wrapping/decorating/paryting into each and every day between now and December 24th? Isn't that the time equivalent of shoveling 10 lbs. of reindeer droppings into a 5 lb. sack?
Didn't we swear last year that we would never do this again and be organized next year so we could relax and enjoy the holiday season? Yeah, right. Right before we swore we'd never spend another New Year's Day hung over. Unh huh...
Seasonal Attention Defecit Disorder
I'd like to lodge an official complaint with the Department of Seasons. Seriously. Whoever thought up the concept October/November/December (aka fall) is a brown-nosing overachiever. He's risen way above his competence level. That asshole needs to be reassigned to a different department. And someone with some sanity (e.g., a working mother) should be put in charge of fall (and winter, spring and summer) activity planning.
You can bet your black patent leather Santa boots December would be a lot more pleasant with a woman in charge. No woman worth her eggnog would cram 80% of the year's social calendar into a single month. Am I right, or am I right?
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Didn't we just carve pumpkins?
It seems like only last week we were carving jack-o-lanterns and sneaking Snickers out of the bowl. This week was Thanksgiving (here in the States, anyway). Yesterday was "Black Friday," which I only recently found out is called that because it is the day retail stores hope to turn a profit (e.g., move from "red" ink to "black") for the year.
From here, it is one hectic, overscheduled day after another. A frenzied, frenetic dash to the end of the year.
Are there ways to mitigate the madness? Absolutely. Every magazine cover at the checkout stand screams its own version of "have yourself a merrily stress-free holiday." I used to buy those magazines -- until I caught on. The tips are merely common sense and utterly, impossibly impractical -- unless you happen to be single, with no family obligations, and lots of money to spend pampering yourself. In other words, not me.
Don't tell me it's my own fault
I know there are people out there (perhaps a few good men, but waayyy too many women) who get all their Christmas shopping done by August. Have you noticed they always make a point of telling you that? Like this accomplishment makes them superior, or their presents any better than yours? Ok, I admit it. I am a bit jealous. I only wish I could be so on top of things.
This year I've been thinking of ways to organize myself better. My goal is to clear at least some to do's off my plate so the plate will be clean for Santa's cookies.
Here's what I came up with:
1. Online shopping. With any luck, I will not have to brave the stores at all. I can do all -- or at least the majority -- of my shopping online. With free supersaver shipping, old Santa in the brown shorts (that's the UPS man in case you didn't get it) will visit me every day! It will also save me money, as I will be less tempted by impulse buy for myself. You know that old "one gift for Johnny, one for moi,one for Jenny, one for moi" syndrome...?
2. Holiday newsletter and cards. For a brief moment I considered going digital on this longstanding tradition, too. After all, I send e-cards for birthdays, job changes, PMS support and "just because" the rest of the year. Would it be so wrong to send my annual newsletter as a PDF attachment? Actually, I think that day is coming. It's just not here yet. No, I still enjoy receiving cards and letters from friends at this time of year. No way around this one: I'm going to have to sit down and crank out my letter, hand address the cards ,and stick on the $.44 holiday themed stamps. Ouch. My writing hand feels cramped already!
3. Striking a work/life balance. Every day before Christmas is like Fridays the rest of the year. Fridays are either dead as a door nail (Jacob Marley reference there for you Dickens fans) or crazy, crazy busy. I can't remember a year when my work went dormant in December. I've always had a LOT going on. If my clients took vacation days it was only because they knew their marketing was in the capable hands of their agency elves (that would be me and the designers). One thing I have learned (the hard way) is to set better boundaries. I don't have to say "yes" to everything I'm asked -- unless it's more pie!
4. Decorating. Could this be the year of the minimalist holiday home? Yes, I think we can do that! We have boxes and boxes and boxes of decorations in the garage. But that doesn't mean we have to put out every single Christmas tsotchke we own. A 4' tree maybe instead of 8'? Skip the nutcracker collection? I don't think the quality of our celebration will suffer.
5. Cooking. Years ago my girlfriends and I used to gather to bake and exchange cookies. It was a nice ritual. They still do it, but I live 3,000 miles away. That's ok. It wouldn't be the same without them. This year I am considering doing 'something culinary' instead of buying all my gifts. Now, those of you who are paying attention will recognize that I am now contradicting myself. Yes, it's true. If I were to cook/bake or otherwise assemble something edible, I would have to go to the store to buy the ingredients. This is true. Obviously, this plan needs more thought. Note to self: Look for food gifts at amazon.com... but not on e-bay!
6. Exercise. Back to the advice in those magazines. They always tell you to limit your alcohol consumption during the holidays. Who are they kidding? The holidays are an open invitation to overindulge! How else are you supposed to get rid of those stupid sugar plum visions dancing around in your head? But it is important to keep your body moving to counteract all that rich holiday food. Hubby and I like to walk after dinner admiring the lights. We want to start our new year off right, not fat(ter).
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I think what bothers me most about the insane pace of the holidays is that it seems to be set by some invisible force. Sort of like gravity, but instead of down, it pulls you forward through December in a blur. You come to somewhere around January 2nd and say to yourself, "What just happened? Did I miss it? Did I have any fun? Did Santa Claus come, or did I dream it?"
It takes effort to resist this force. But it can be done. There will always be added pressure at this time of year. I've learned to scale back my expectations. I've learned to simplify plans and concentrate on simple joys.
It may sound cheesy, but the Hallmark Channel shows Christmas movies every night. Hubby and I have our own collection of probably a dozen Christmas movies. We've made our own ritual of choosing which to view each night -- with a blazing fire in the fireplace, and our cats on our laps.
Come to think of it, Christmas doesn't have to be crunch time at all. If I follow my own advice, it can be downright calm and cozy! So more than likely, you will be hearing the words "Happy Holidays" from me at least one more time in the next 30 days. In fact, you can count on that!
How Do you Handle the Holidays?
Do you get caught up in the seasonal insanity?
great hub MM well done
See you on the tree!
I voted that the holidays don't faze me, but it's not really fair because I'm Jewish. Is that really how you spell, "tsotchke"? Anyway, my wife wants a leather bag, but there is no tree, no Hanukkha morning, so if it comes in January it's still all good. No stress.
Love this hub!
I love the holidays, I cannot afford do do as much as I would like to, but for me the magic never fades.
It involves a great deal of hustle and bustle. It is all worth it in the end.
We have our own version of this in India, where the 'festive season starts somewhere in September and moves relentlessly through to December! Fortunately I'm not one of the traditionalists who need everything to go by the book so I'm pretty much stress free...till long forgotten clients start waking up in December and want everything to be done yesterday!!
I just give her the money, say that's that, get something for everyone. Then I say, shut up, what can I do? Pimp myself? In that case I would probably have to offer refunds for poor performance problems. Seeing no light in my stubborn budget wall, she mopes around, comes to her senses, goes shopping and in the meantime, decides to punish me in the classic passive aggresive style of women everywhere. That little tactic will last until the new year. That's okay. I got my beer.
Fun article and oh so true. Thank you. Always threaten to do less, but still manage to put on an almost
Hollywood production.
I'm not allowed to rant cause I'm in retail. Thanks for doing it for me.
Christmas... the best of times and the worst of times. It fly's by so fast and leaves us all gasping as it takes it's toll. You didn't mention the football season, which I think adds even more speed to the equation. Hey, maybe it's just a guy thing, I don't know.
Your hub was spot on and quite witty and fun, as always. An oasis in the face of the chaos that is December. May we all emerge intact, once again and live to fight another year, or... hang in there, it could be worse. Happy Holidays to you and yours...
First of all I have to say your avatar is a hottie! YOU GO GIRL!!!!! And second I agree that it is a hecktic time of year and I can already see the mad chaos at the stores today when I went shopping. Its ridiculous and everyone waits to the last minute to get everything they need. I am sure the Online Shopping is good but from my own experience working as Customer Service Manager and Office Manager at a place that only sold ONLINE merchandise,...its crazy and alot of times orders get mixed up or sent to the wrong place or the wrong items are sent because X-mas time is the most busy time all year for most online retailers and they hire additional "seasonal" workers for the warehouses thus meaning there is going to be shipping errors. So I just advise.....buy at your own risk! Its a heck of a time getting replacements or refunds..I know I used to be the one who handled that too!
Great huib, really enjoyed the frenetic tone of your writing..LOL If you put so much thought into the season, you are definetely going to have a successful one. Not sure about the stress free though. I doubt that you can change it because I really think you enjoy it. Merry Christmas to you and yours..
Yes I think Christmas is losing its true meaning and I buy all year round and go for sentimental rather than pricey or to impress gifts. As I go through the year I look for things that just has someone's name on it in my heart. I really hate to see people who dread what should be the most wonderful day of the year...along with Easter.
I'm an outward "humbug" festive frustrate, smply because I can't get organised. Or rather, I just don't want to do all the work involved. Think it's just me and my angel this year as our children (and their children)are in different countries, but thank goodness for skype. Have a good one MM and keep up the hubs
Something very strange is happening. A couple days ago, I posted a comment on this hub - a positive one...and nothing. I don't see it on here, and no response. I posted a new hub about computers on Saturday, and have had only one response, from a frind I hyperlinked it to, but none from any hub buddies. Have I been somehow blackballed?
You don't have to approve this, but could you please send me an answer of some sort. Either by email johnrasor @ cox .net - I did it this way so as not to creat a link, so just put it together - or a comment on my latest hub... Thanks... John (Muderboy)
I really enjoyed this hub, complete with a reference to reindeer poop! LOL
I think the reason we do things is as important as what we do.
Are we busy to accomplish something (closer family, better relationships) or are we spinning our wheels because we are told too by the corporations that profit from it? Really now, if companies offered what people truly need at a fair price why does it take them over 10 months to make a profit?
I'm trying something different this year. Don't hold me to it but - it is something I am really working on and hope to accomplish. For every dollar I spend on Christmas stuff, decorations, gifts, etc. I will give away a dollar to someone who really needs it. Watch this video. Maybe you will see why.
Oh, too funny, and too true. I always try to avoid getting caught up in the rush. It never works.
MM, OMG! Love it - you made me laugh!
I must agree with lmmartin - I do as little as possible these days, and it's easy that way! A nice meal with friends and a few gifts exchanged - no son is a grown up! That said - your approach is hilarious as usual! tra la la - ha ha ha - tis the season for true insanity!
I'm one of those who decided, years ago, I wouldn't buy into it -- the buy!buy!spend!spend! part. My grandchildren have so much and get so much that one more gift from me won't be noticed. I wait until I am with them, and take them out to choose their own gifts. I'm asked by some around me, all breathless with exertion as they try to live up to some holiday fantasy, "Are you ready for Christmas?" I'm always ready. The day consists of a nice meal with whomever happens to be around.
Contrary to programming from the media -- we don't HAVE to follow the crowd, make the day about gifts and spending. Since I dropped out of the holiday rat race, the day has become a spiritual time, one where I have the luxury of relaxation and reflection on the true meaning of the day.
A very amusing but true view of the season. Good luck and best wishes to all.
I forgot how funny you were! Don't stay away so long. I need a good laugh once and a while. Great hub.
"...we insist on cramming 39 hours of shopping/baking/wrapping/decorating/paryting into each and every day between now and December 24th?"
I shop on line and have my assistant Innkeeper trim the tree, bake cookies, and decorate. And my daughter's cooking Christmas dinner this year. Sorry, but I do remember those days!! TeeHee And, remember, I'm in my seventies
Two years ago we started doing stocking stuffers only as gifts and bringing potluck dishes for Christmas dinner. I still buy for my only grandchild (duh!) but apart from that, we scaled way back and wow, did it ever make the day more enjoyable.
My son-in-law always springs for prime rib which he takes a lot of pride in cooking (it's delicious) and the rest of us bring sides and desserts. On Bill's side we have brunch, not necessarily on the 25th but close enough for jazz, and we all pitch in.
I was getting to the point where I hated Christmas. Now it's fun again. I haven't sent cards in years. Great hub! You really gave me a laugh. I hear ya. :)
Blink your eyes a couple of time and it's all over for another year (which is also just a few blinks it seems) as the whole hullabaloo starts all over once more... I love it, love it, love it
once again a fab hub MM
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Hey Mighty Mom! Nice hub. Here in the Netherlands it is exactly the same (or worse). However, what bothers me most is the impact it has on young children. It's not all fun for them. It's stressful and I am always happy that it is January again. It would be nice to have Christmas in February....
This hub was too cute. And just what I needed right now, a little humor. Thanks, Mighty Mom!
This is a great hub. It does seem like Christmas comes so fast. I try to keep is simple but that all depends on how whether or not I'm doing Christmas dinner. Have a wonderful stress free Christmas.
I know. I'm happy for what I have. I just wish I had more for my kids and wish and hope my older kids get over the whole mood they're in and find a few hours for their actual father and younger half brother.
Oh, and you really should stay OUT of those religious forums if they actually GET to you. If the people want to stand on soapboxes so much let them actually sit down and write a hub.
By the way, Cooke2cook says she loves Pollyanna!
Hey, two women in my life talking about me when I'm not here. Gee, it's almost like being married again! (Sorry. I didn't really mean that--lol!)
As to your hub, all I can say is if you can AFFORD Christmas this year focus on THAT plus! I might not get to see two of my kids this Christmas because my daughter may not WANT to see me and my oldest son might not CARE about seeing me and my youngest son who lives with me might not have much of a Christmas since his grandparents just put a new roof on my house, his mom will be out of a job by Christmas and I still don't have a FT job. (My writing only takes care of keeping a roof over our heads right now.)
Oh well, not gonna cry like a sis. I guess we should all just be glad if we live to see another Christmas, right? Being alive is something to be happy about, right?
Thanks, MM, for an awesome hub. I love your antics and your no-holds-barred approach to everything under the sun. You are, afterall, MM, right?
Here's to your success and all of the Thank Yous that people may have forgotten to give to you as a courtesy and by the way...Happy Holidays :D
I am a fan through your online friend wsp2469. I believe you know we write together almost daily. I saw you had a new post and just had to check it out. I am sure he will be coming up with one here soon. You two are like a tag team. Happy holidays to you and yours!


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But my doctor told me that it's absolutely normal and that cervical mucus during pregnancy usually increases with each new pregnancy. Apparently, it's even normal to see mucus plug in the first trimester since it's something that's constantly being produced. I'm glad I went in though, I feel so much better.
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@SarahGen-- I'm not a doctor or expert and I urge you to ask your doctor about this. But I'm guessing that it's just implantation bleeding finding its way out through cervical mucus.
When the fetus attaches to the uterus, something called implantation bleeding occurs. It's actually one of the very early signs of pregnancy. It's mild bleeding but can last for a while for some women. In others, it may show up as spotting or simply pink or red mucus. If mucus is dark red, that means old blood is finding its way out.
If this continues though or if you start having actual bleeding, please rush to the hospital. Bleeding in the first trimester can be a sign of miscarriage so it should not be taken lightly. But a few instances of pink or red mucus is probably nothing to worry about.
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What causes pink or dark red cervical mucus in early pregnancy?
I'm only a few weeks pregnant and I've noticed this. Is it normal?
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Only 3 percent of fast-food meals for kids nutritiousDecember 23rd, 2008 - 3:12 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) Only three percent of kids' meals served at fast-food restaurants met federal dietary guidelines in the first ever study to examine the nutrient quality of such meals in a major metro market.Michigan State University's Sharon Hoerr, a food science and human nutrition researcher, teamed up with economist Sharon O'Donnell and paediatrician Jason Mendoza from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston to assess the nutritional status of kids' meals in the Houston market.
The small percentage of meals that did meet dietary guidelines included fruit as a side dish and milk, and nearly all were deli-sandwich meals. They also had about one-third the fat, one-sixth the added sugars, twice the iron and three times the amount of vitamin A and calcium as did meals not meeting the criteria.
"This report is the first to characterise and compare the nutrient quality of all combinations of fast-food kids' meals in a major metropolitan market," Hoerr said. "Because 25 percent of children aged four to eight years consume fast food on a typical day, the diet quality of kids' meals offered by fast-food companies contributes significantly to their overall health and well-being.
"Two trends motivate the need for an evaluation of the nutrient quality of fast-food kids' meals: the increased prevalence of childhood obesity and the amount of food consumed away from home," said Hoerr.
The team assessed the quality of kids' meals in the fourth largest US city by using nutrient values provided by the major fast food companies, the seven nutrient criteria from the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and dietary guidelines for sodium, fibre, added sugar and trans-fat.
"We chose Houston because its fast-food restaurants include 12 of the 13 national and regional fast-food companies, represented by 477 restaurants that sell kids meals," O'Donnell said. "Virtually every meal combination is offered in this market, so it provides a pretty comprehensive snapshot of what's out there."
Of the meals that did not meet the NSLP guidelines, more than 65 percent exceeded guidelines for total fat, 75 percent were deficient in calcium, 82 percent were deficient in iron and 85 percent were deficient in vitamin A, said a Michigan State release.
"This suggests that parents should carefully read the nutrition information to determine what is included in these meals," Hoerr said. "Sparing use of dipping sauces and other condiments will also help to keep sodium, added sugars and fat low."
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Banggood just announced the Eachine Wizard X220S which is an upgraded version of the super popular Eachine Wizard 220. The original Wizard is already a very proven design with great performance and durability.
The upgraded Eachine Wizard X220S will be available both as an RTF package where everything you need to fly is included except for FPV goggles aswell as a ARF package which means that only the quadcopter and it's core components are included, no lipo, transmitter or receiver.
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Arm carbon thickness: 4mm
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Although the quadcopters are quite similar there are some major differences which you can read about in this brief comparison.
The x220S motors are slightly bigger 2206, vs the old 2205. This means that the x220S is probably more powerful but also a bit more power hungry. The old 4 seperate 20A ESCs has been replaced by a 4 in 1 30A ESC to handle the more powerful motors. 30A is more of a standard nowadays and 4 in 1 ESCs are getting more popular so it's good to see Eachine picking this up. A 4 in 1 ESC also makes for a cleaner build with less wires. Together with the bigger motors the X220S is also shipped with 5051 3-blade propeller instead of the old 5040.
Perhaps the biggest difference is the new Omnibus F4 V3 flight controller. The F4 has a more powerful processor which lets you run faster PID loops than the F3 board. This board running Betaflight (pre flashed) is an absolute beast. Apart from a faster processor the F4 Omnibus board also includes OSD which is great news. An OSD had to be retrofitted to the old x220 but now it's integrated into the Omnibus F4 flight controller board and can be configured through Betaflight GUI. This means even less wires, yay!
The included battery in the RTF package is upgraded to a 4s 1500mah lipo. The difference between 3s and 4s is like night and day and a must for seasoned pilots.
The fpv camera is also upgraded to the awesome 800TVL hs1179.
If you are thinking about either upgrading or buying a brand new quad I would totally recommend going for the new X220S instead of X220. There are so many new, great features and just the F4 FC with integrated OSD alone makes it worth picking the new X220S.
If this is you first drone grab yourself either a pair of Fatsharks or the cheaper Eachine EV800 800×480 FPV Goggles
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Merry Christmas everyone. It's Holiday Season already!
I want to wish everyone with ITP a joyous, full filled, and delightful Christmas. I hope your friends and families are well and that you are healthy and happy enough to enjoy this Holiday time.
I want to send out a special thank you for all your support and positive energy. Thank you for reading, sharing, commenting, and contributing to this ever growing website.
I can't believe 2016 is nearly over. Our year began under very intense circumstances, waiting in Sydney for our little high-risk bub to be born.
ITP and also Antiphospholipid Syndrome played an enormous part in my pregnancy and BIRTH. I spent many hours in the hospital, in and out of appointments, blood tests, and OB check ups.
Living with a newborn has also had its challenges. My platelets have been up and down all year. I've been stressed, exhausted and sleep deprived.
My son and I have been more unwell this year than we've ever been in our lives. He picks up coughs and germs and viruses from daycare which have played havoc on my suppressed immune system.
When life has been particularly crazy, I've FORGOTTEN MY MEDICATION, drug I've needed every day for the last 8 years.
Being a mother with ITP, I certainly worry more than I used to. My health is more important than ever, and when my platelets are low I am extra careful.
It's stressful and scary and I am always thinking about how ITP can or might effect my life.
Exciting Dates for 2017
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In 2017, I would like to move my focus away from ITP. I feel like ITP consumed so much of 2016, that I don't want to waste another minute I don't have to on it.
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Demands to help isolated pensioners after 85-year-old lies dead at home 'for six weeks'
Neighbour left traumatised after finding Patricia Simoni's body
05 October, 2017 — By Tom Foot
Donald Hill outside Patricia Simoni's home
THERE are new calls to tackle isolation and loneliness among the elderly after an 85-year-old woman was discovered dead in her home, six weeks after the authorities had last heard from her.
Patricia Simoni's body was found by her neighbour who knocked on her door in Agincourt Road, South End Green, on Monday, after concerns about her welfare had been raised by a council rent officer. Ms Simoni is said to have spoken with an "American twang" but little is known about her life or whether she has family. Neighbours told how a package had sat outside her front door for more than a month and she had placed thick bedspreads up against her windows in the weeks before her death.
Donald Hill, who lives a few doors up from Ms Simoni, discovered her body. He said he had been asked to carry out the check by an officer at Camden Council and it has left him feeling emotionally "scarred".
"I am the sort of person who stops and helps elderly people when I see them in the street," said Mr Hill. "But I had never seen this woman before, I didn't know who she was or who it looked like – and I've lived here for more than 25 years." Mr Hill added: "When I got there, the smell, it was overpowering. I knew I had to do something, so I broke the window pane. As soon as I realised what had happened I called the police. I can't get it out of my head. I feel like, emotionally, I have been scarred by this."
The council has denied that it had asked Mr Hill to visit Ms Simoni.
Mr Hill said only that morning he had been to a doctor to discuss a referral for post-traumatic stress disorder following the death of his twin brother, Ronald. That afternoon he had been liaising with Camden's coroner about an inquest into the death of a friend who was under the care of the mental health service.
"There is a common theme here – and that is mental health," said Mr Hill, who believes the council or police should conduct all welfare checks on residents who have not been seen.
Earlier this year the New Journal reported a heartbreaking portrait of life for elderly residents who are stuck in unsuitable council flats, after a doctor warned the Town Hall that some are living like prisoners locked up in solitary confinement.
Dr Benjamin Bromilow, a GP in West Hampstead, had told a council inquiry how patients sometimes only left their homes in medical emergencies because they lived on upper floors, while others appeared to be hoarding items just because they had no physical means to declutter.
Gary Jones, chief executive of Camden Age UK, said questions remained about "the state pulling back because of cuts, or people baulking at the costs of care". He added: "Occasionally also communication between agencies and people breaks down, and someone is left without. These are issues for our community generally. We at Age UK Camden help with befriending, activities and volunteering opportunities. Keeping active and planning ahead are important, for example, dealing with loss and change like bereavement, hospital stays are challenges. Some people need a bit of encouragement to join in and do stuff, whether from family, neighbours or formal services. If you haven't seen an older neighbour for a while, there's nothing wrong with knocking."
A Camden Council spokesman said its officers always worked with the police "in these sad circumstances to gain access as quickly and safely as possible". He added: "We do not ask residents to go and check on tenants and would never ask residents to enter a tenant's flat. This was a distressing incident and we have offered support to the resident who made the discovery."


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As you know, I am now a freshman at Copenhagen Business Academy and living in Denmark, so if you are interested, I have made another blog here, where I post everything about starting your life in Denmark. If you are interested in getting to know more about student life here and more, go check it out.
Meanwhile, I wanted to give you a little preview of my new room that I share with Katrina. It is not big, but very comfy and that is quite enough. :)
Since I don't have any shelves yet, I keep all of my things on a window sill. In the green box I keep all of my accessories. I never thought that I could survive with such few things but I'm doing well and it feels quite nice to start "a new life" and leave some things behind.
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Sometimes, all you need is a little comfort food with a twist. I have to say that I was a little skeptical of this recipe, but I have not been disappointed from this source yet, so I figured I'd give it a go. It also didn't need a lot of ingredients, and can be easily adaptable to what I like/dislike. The recipe says to use a 2-3.5 quart crock pot, and mine is a 2 quart. I actually didn't have to downsize this recipe though (Although I could've; I'm going to be eating it for a long time.)
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon cornstarch or instant tapioca I used tapioca because that is what I already had.
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