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"Only 2.9% of our actively contributing users on drupal.org are Individual Drupal Association members." If you use Drupal professionally please consider becoming a member.
In this article Larry Garfield gives us a great look at the wins in Drupal 8 as well as many areas for improvement in future versions. Well worth reading.
A must read post from Dries. Also take a look at the comments where a lively discussion is happening.
A nice high level summary from John Ennew.
YesCT share MidCamp's plans for live captioning at the 2016 event and is looking for other camps to share their experiences.
Vijith Assar interviews Dries Buytaert in this post on Medium.
Ivan Zugec shows us how to build contact forms in Drupal 8. No custom code or contributed modules required.
Gábor Hojtsy discusses the Localization client module and how you can use it to contribute translations back to the community.
Drupal 8 Is Out -- Let's Get the User Guide Done!
Tom Friedhof shares ActiveLAMP Drupal 8 process and dev stack.
March 17-20, 2016 in University of Illinois in Chicago.
February 25-17, 2016 in San Diego.


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You are here: Home / A Confident Mom / What is Your Spiritual Gift?
1 Corinthians 12:10 “To another the working of miracles, to another prophetic insight ([a]the gift of interpreting the divine will and purpose); to another the ability to discern and distinguish between [the utterances of true] spirits [and false ones], to another various kinds of [unknown] tongues, to another the ability to interpret [such] tongues.” Amplified Bible.
Ephesians 4:11 “And His gifts were [varied; He Himself appointed and gave men to us] some to be apostles (special messengers), some prophets (inspired preachers and expounders), some evangelists (preachers of the Gospel, traveling missionaries), some pastors (shepherds of His flock) and teachers.” Amplified Bible.
It could be argued the gifts given by Jesus before He ascended into heaven, as listed in Ephesians 4, are given to some, not all, but some people, for the purpose of building up the body of Chris for the work of the ministry. I do not feel confident enough in the interpretation of this verse to claim those gifts were given to everyone.
In 1 Corinthians 12:10, the case could be made that those gifts, as given by the Holy Spirit are given to all, each gift available to each believer, as needed, according to the will of the Holy Spirit, and for His purposes at any given moment. So those gifts rise up as needed and leave us when they are not needed.
The gifts listed in Romans 12 are foundational gifts, given to each one, by God as He created us for the purpose of taking our place as a member of the body of Christ. Just as our toes, fingers, heart, lungs, and eyes were created right from conception to fulfill their specific duties as members of our body; we were created with specific foundational gifts meant for our use as we fulfill our jobs as members of Christ.
While the gifts from Christ and the Holy Spirit can flow and change within us as needed; the foundational gifts are those we are given at birth, they are part of who we are, our character, and our motivations. They do not change. They influence our behaviors and who we become.
Perceiver: One who discerns truth readily and declares God’s will to others. Perceivers know what is right and long to see God’s people living in righteousness.
Teacher: Researches and digs out the truth of God’s word and shares it, usually in creative, easily understood ways.
Exhorter: An encourager and admonisher, cheering God’s people on to fulfill their call and to reach their highest potential.
Giver: Shares whatever resources he has available to anyone in need. Usually very talented at making and keeping money.
Administrator: A leader, organizer and director. Highly motivated to get things done.
Compassion: The gift of mercy and empathy, a compassion person is very sensitive and loving. Slow to anger and quick to forgive.
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Christ is working in us and our children to build us up into His inheritance (Ephesians 1:18 says “the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints”,) He wants us to be worthy of being His inheritance, giving us the equipping we need to be formed into His image. In order to make that happen, we have been given special gifts, unique gifts, which contribute to the building up of our character.
Spiritual gifts are the movement of God’s grace within us.
So the gifts of God, Christ and the Holy Spirit are movements of His grace among us. Since God is fresh and new every day, He is constantly moving in our lives, drawing us every closer to Him, doing a new thing in our lives. That tells me that trying to pigeon- hole our children into one label or one type of gift is limiting their potential and God’s ability to give them different gifts at different times as the need arises.

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Milwaukee's Khazaddum have released the official video for new single "The Deathless Crown," a track from forthcoming album Plagues Upon Arda. The band will release the album on August 19. Following the 2015 In Dwarven Halls EP, the album offers a deeper glimpse into the tragic world of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Incorporating symphonic orchestration throughout the album in order to illuminate the epic scale of the story told within, the nine-track opus delivers a barrage of crushing death metal that bears witness to the harrowing tales of the denizens of Middle-Earth.
Plagues Upon Arda was recorded at No Passenger Studio by Spencer Fox and Trae Titus.
Album cover art by Kosta Djordjevic and digitally painted by Matt Zeilinger.
All other art by Luka and Kosta Djordjevic.

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Over the first weekend of December 2018 after mass we signed greeting cards and appeal letters for five prisoners of conscience from different parts of the world. All were women and, increasingly, it is the case that women are prominent in campaigns for human and environmental rights around the world. 251 cards, and an appeal letter for each case with multiple signatures, were sent before Christmas from parishioners of St. Peter’s Church in Bromsgrove.
Marielle Franco dedicated her life to defending the rights of women, black, LGBTI and other marginalised people in Rio de Janeiro. A well-known city councillor who grew up in a favela, she also fearlessly denounced police abuses and extrajudicial killings.
On the evening of 14 March 2018, Marielle and her driver, Anderson Pedro Gomes, were shot dead as they drove home from a public debate. The killings appeared to be carried out by skilled professionals, and experts say the bullets belonged to the federal police. However, there has been no independent investigation and no one has been brought to justice.
Brazil is one of the deadliest countries in the world for human rights defenders – at least 70 were killed in 2017. The perpetrators are rarely brought to justice.
Atena Daemi in Iran, criticised capital punishment on social media, handed out leaflets, and took part in a peaceful protest against the execution of a young woman. The authorities claimed these activities were evidence of criminality, and Atena is now serving a seven-year prison sentence. Her sham trial lasted just 15 minutes.
Since being jailed in November 2016, Atena has been beaten, pepper sprayed and placed in solitary confinement. Earlier this year, she went on hunger strike in protest against her transfer to the notorious Shahr-e Rey prison, a former industrial chicken farm. Atena, a friend of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in prison, is now back in the women’s ward of Evin prison, but her health has deteriorated alarmingly.
Dozens of human rights activists have been imprisoned in Iran amid an intense crackdown by the authorities. Many others face surveillance, interrogations and drawn-out prosecutions.
Nonhle Mbuthama in South Africa, for over a decade has led a peaceful struggle against a company that wants to mine on her community’s ancestral land. As a result, she has faced intimidation, harassment and death threats. A fellow campaigner has been killed.
Nonhle is a member of the Amadiba traditional land community, which has communal land rights in the Eastern Cape. Around 5,000 Amadiba people face forced eviction and the loss of their homes, livelihoods and way of life if Mineral Resources Commodities is granted a licence to mine titanium on their land.
Nonhle co-founded the Amadiba Crisis Committee, an organisation that defends the community’s land rights. In March 2016, ACC chair, Sikhosiphi ‘Bazooka’ Radebe was shot dead outside his house. Shortly before his murder, Sikhosiphi was told that his and Nonhle’s names were on a ‘hit list’.
Pavitri Manjhi in India is defending the rights of her indigenous Adivasi community to remain in their ancestral home and keep their farms and livelihoods. Two companies want to drive the community off the land to make way for power plants. As head of the village council, Pavitri has filed nearly 100 formal complaints against the companies, the agents of which have allegedly defrauded villagers of their land.
Geraldine Chacon in Venezuela, always wanted to defend other people. Aged nine she dreamed of being a lawyer. At 14 she stood for her local youth government and at university she started a network of Amnesty activists. Geraldine went to work for the Community Ambassadors Foundation, an organisation that empowers young people in deprived areas of the capital, Caracas. ‘Any injustice she saw, she fought against,’ says her mother.
On 1 February 2018, the 24-year-old was arrested at her home in Caracas by armed intelligence officers. It was part of a widespread crackdown on government critics and human rights activists.
Geraldine spent four months in prison in appalling conditions: she could not even get a drink of water when she needed it. She was conditionally released on 1 June, but her case remains open and she cannot leave the country. She could be re-arrested at any time.
More recent cases of women being attacked for their defence of human rights in their own countries are the subject of current campaigns by Amnesty.
Azza Soliman, subject of one of our previous campaigns, now faces years in prison on dubious charges. Her freedom is severely limited by an asset freeze and a travel ban until her trial. Azza has been one of the most prominent women’s rights defenders in Egypt since the 80s. Her organisation the Centre for Egyptian Women Legal Assistance (CEWLA), set up in 1995, campaigns for legal equality of Egyptian women.
In Saudi Arabia, 29-year-old Israa al-Ghomgham – along with four activists – faces execution for simply taking part in non-violent protests. Israa’s home was raided in December 2015. She’s been imprisoned ever since, along with several others. Now she faces the death penalty for peacefully defending human rights.
Across the world women’s human rights defenders like these face threats, harassment, smear campaigns and even death just because they are women who speak out. They are targeted not only because of their activism, but because of their gender, hoping this will silence any criticism.
All of these women are the subject of current campaigns by Amnesty International, either to help their families, or to secure their freedom, or to protect them from harassment or future imprisonment. If you wish to learn more and /or to support them through these campaigns, just go to the Amnesty website and put the individual’s name into the search engine on the site and it will take you to the latest information on each person and ways to support the campaigns.
The group came into being in 2004, with the encouragement of the parish priest, Fr. Patrick Branagan. We meet to discuss local, national and international justice and peace issues and plan activities, in the context of Catholic Social Teaching. http://www.catholicsocialteaching.org.uk/ We welcome all who share our aims.
Please click http://justice-and-peace.org.uk/ for more information.
New members are always welcome. If you are interested in getting involved, come along to our meetings which are usually held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Parish Centre at 7.30 pm.

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text: Police arrested four people and seized large quantities of explosives, electrical fuses and timers in several homes in northern Lebanon on Thursday, a police statement said. An official close to the investigation said those detained were members of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party, a pro-Syrian Lebanese political party. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media. The police statement said Prosecutor General Saeed Mirza ordered authorities to raid the homes in the district of Koura after receiving information of explosives stashed there.

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I have Adobe Creative Cloud but rarely make the full use of it. I mean, I use the obvious stuff like PhotoShop, LightRoom and Premier and to a lesser extent Illustrator and InDesign, but that is about it. What a waste!
Anyway I thought that I would have a go a Portfolio. Essentially Portfolio takes a selected collection of images from LightRoom and turns it into a web site which can then be displayed to the world using Behance. It was so simple.
Create, with the option of having a Behance site.
So if you have Adobe Creative Account, give Portfolio a go. The Behance site is free, so you have nothing to lose.


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The BISSELL SpotBot Pet carpet cleaner has preset cleaning cycles that automatically spray, brush, and remove both surface and tough pet stains and odors. Push a button and enjoy hands-free, permanent pet-stain removal. Deep Reach Technology gets the carpet cleaning formula deep into carpet fibers, while the hand-held hose and cleaning tool are perfect for upholstery, stairs, and auto interiors. You’ll love your clean carpets almost as much as you love your pets.
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Four thousand one hundred square feet of comfort with 1600 square feet on the main floor, 900 square feet in the two bedroom loft and 1600 square feet in the finished walkout basement.
The rim joist, second floor framing, and roof are insulated with closed cell polyurethane insulation which fully adheres to sheathing and wall studs for a seamless insulation barrier.
It prevents air infiltration, reducing penetration of dust, pollen and allergens into the home.
It enhances the home's strength.
R value does not accurately describe the comfort level of this log home. The Thermal Mass of the 8" logs means an even heat throughout and a slow change in temperature. In-floor heat graces all three floors utilizing a Steffes 5140 with air handler to accommodate the air conditioning. This ETS (Electric Thermal Storage) system harnesses heat during off-peak billing hours for use during higher-priced peak billing hours. It qualifies for off-peak rates which bill out at .04/KWH at this location. Three manifolds monitor the heat distribution and temperatures for each of the three floors. A fourth manifold is in place for a future heated garage.
Following are the actual heat bills which include hot water costs for the three baths, two kitchens and laundry. The 130,000 BTU fireplace which graces the great room was used leisurely.


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The method for teaching mathematics to students with disabilities includes an interactive program with a synthesized speech output and voice input, the interactive program being designed with different predetermined modules for different skills (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) and for different levels (i.e., beginner, intermediate, expert) and for different modes of learning (i.e., tutorial, testing), the interactive program describing the mechanical process for setting up the problem as if the user had no disabilities and breaking down the problem into smaller and easier problems and querying the user as to the answer to those smaller problems.
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/401,976, filed Mar. 10, 1995 now abandoned.
repeating said outputting, responding, indicating and repeating steps until all of said plurality of problems for solution in said selected problem area module have been solved.
2. The method of teaching mathematics to a student with a disability as claimed in claim 1 wherein said responding by inputting an answer step comprises the use of a standard computer keyboard.
3. The method of teaching mathematics to a student with a disability as claimed in claim 1 wherein said responding by inputting an answer step comprises the use of a mouse.
4. The method of teaching mathematics to a student with a disability as claimed in claim 1 wherein said responding by inputting an answer step comprises the use of voice recognition software wherein the user speaks the answer.
5. The method of teaching mathematics to a student with a disability as claimed in claim 1 wherein said expert skill level comprises queries of the highest level of difficulty and the student is given a time limit for responding to said queries.
6. The method of teaching mathematics to a student with a disability as claimed in claim 1 wherein any of said outputting an initial query step, said responding to said initial query step, said indicating whether said input answer was correct or incorrect step, said outputting a second query step or said step of repeating said responding, indicating and outputting steps can be interrupted by a step of reviewing said steps and said prior input answers.
7. The method of teaching mathematics to a student with a disability as claimed in claim 1 wherein any of said outputting an initial query step, said responding to said initial query step, said indicating whether said input answer was correct or incorrect step, said outputting a second query step or said step of repeating said responding, indicating and outputting steps can be interrupted by a step of advance viewing the next steps.
8. The method of teaching mathematics to a student with a disability as claimed in claim 1 wherein said responding to said initial query step by inputting an answer further includes a step of indicating in said answer the spatial position of said answer by indicating in which column a digit should be placed and whether the answer requires a carryover to another column or a borrow from another column.
The present invention relates to a method for teaching mathematics to students with disabilities.
The ability to solve simple arithmetic problems is essential for the average individual in our society. For example, knowledge of basic addition and subtraction is essential for an individual to engage in conventional commerce and to live and work independently. It is essential for an individual to know if he/she is receiving correct change at the local grocery store or to be able to balance his/her checkbook. Individuals with certain disabilities such as blindness, however, have an extremely difficult time learning and retaining the basic mechanics of arithmetic.
Then, the numbers in the "ones" column are added together and the sum written under the total line drawn beneath that column, the "tens" column is then added, etc., until eventually a total is reached. If the total of any one column is greater than 9, the tens digit is carried over to the next column to be added with the numbers in that column.
Many disabled people, however, cannot master the fundamentals of this mechanical process. If a blind person tries to perform this addition problem in braille, one problem encountered is that writing the "carry-over" from the previous column above the column to the left is very difficult, if not impossible. A blind person loses the advantage of containing the information in a logical format, a format that guides the problem-solver step-by-step through the problem and minimizes the amount of memorization required and which utilizes the immediately preceding answers to contribute to the end result.
A person who is blind has the inconvenience of the medium to deal with since they cannot read printed material. A person who has other types of physical disabilities may not be able to create the symbols required or may have difficulty keeping the columns straight or putting the carry-over number above the correct column.
There are still further difficulties associated with attempting more complex mathematical problems such as division, multiplication, calculus, etc. A person with severe physical disabilities may find it almost impossible to learn these forms of higher math.
Blind individuals have been taught to use an abacus to learn the concepts of math, and demonstrate to an instructor that the process has been learned. The abacus contains tangible information that can be manipulated and retrieved. However it does not create a permanent record, such as on a piece of paper. Moreover, the results of a mathematical problem using an abacus do not lend themselves to review or correction. The steps taken are transient, they cannot be retraced or followed after they are completed. It is a technique that is out of the mainstream, and not readily understood.
Braille has been used for decades to read literature and other static, nonchanging information. It is relatively easy to read or retrieve, but it is very difficult to create or manipulate. One can change a braille character, but you cannot add or remove braille characters. Furthermore, there is not enough room between the characters or lines of characters to insert a temporary number.
Braille requires a mechanical apparatus to create the dots, but when the paper is placed in this apparatus, the information it contains cannot be read. Thus, the data must be read, then placed in the braille writer and updated, then removed and read, then placed back in to add more, etc. This is very clumsy, time consuming, and distracting. It does create a permanent record, but it is also very odd and not easily understood by the typical instructor.
Electronic or mechanical calculators have been and are being used by blind and learning disabled people, especially those that verbalize their output. The disadvantage of using a calculator is that it does all the work for the student, it does not force the student to learn or understand the process. It does not create a record of the steps taken to show the instructor that the student understands the process.
Additional prior systems developed for instructional use for persons with disabilities have included the use of special keyboards or a mouse having tactile feedback in conjunction with computers for blind users, for example. Such systems, however, have never addressed the difficulties of teaching mathematics as opposed to other subjects to persons with disabilities.
There is therefore a significant need for a method of effectively and efficiently instructing persons with disabilities in the field of mathematics for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills at a minimum. There is also a need for a method of instruction which will enable cognitive retention of mathematical skills and processes over time.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an effective and efficient method of instruction of mathematics for individuals with disabilities such as blindness, or who lack the physical mobility required to use a standard paper and pencil method of learning mathematics, or those with learning disabilities that inhibit complex, cognitive functions.
It is a further object of the present invention that such a method of instruction be effective in providing cognitive retention of mathematical skills over time.
It is an additional object of the present invention to utilize a synthesized speech output computer system to assist in the teaching method.
It is a still further object of the present invention to provide a method of teaching that will replicate the mechanics of mathematics functions found in normal human cognition.
To achieve the objects and in accordance with the purpose of the invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, a method of teaching mathematics to a student with a disability is provided, comprising the steps of: using an interactive process to output a plurality of queries to the student, said pluralities of queries being output one at a time; selecting a predetermined one of two different modes of teaching of said interactive process, a first predetermined mode of teaching being the tutorial mode for initial learning of a concept by the student, a second predetermined mode of teaching being the testing mode for testing whether the student comprehended the concept in said first mode; selecting a predetermined one of three skill levels of said plurality of queries, a first skill level being a beginner level, a second skill level being an intermediate level and a third skill level being an expert level; selecting a predetermined one of a plurality of problem area modules for instruction, said problem area modules comprising a plurality of problems for solution in the basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; outputting an initial query to the student for response, said initial query being a subpart of a first mathematical problem in said predetermined, selected one of said plurality of problem areas; responding to said initial query by inputting an answer to said subpart of said first mathematical problem; indicating whether said input answer was correct or incorrect and outputting a second query representing a second subpart of said first mathematical problem if said input answer was correct or a reiteration of said first subpart of said first mathematical problem if said input answer was incorrect to the student for response; repeating said responding, indicating and outputting steps until the student solves the first mathematical problem; and outputting a second-level query to the student for response, said second-level query being a subpart of a second mathematical problem in said predetermined, selected one of said plurality of problem areas; and repeating said outputting, responding, indicating and outputting, repeating, and outputting steps until all of said plurality of problems for solution in said selected problem area module have been solved.
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate one embodiment of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
FIG. 1A-C is a flowchart detailing the flow of steps involved in the method of the present invention.
The present invention overcomes the deficiencies in the prior art. The method of the present invention teaches mathematics to a student with a disability, such as blindness, by using an interactive process to output a plurality of queries to the student, one at a time. The interactive process of the present invention will retrieve from memory a selected problem module containing a series of problems, like a typical homework assignment or classroom test.
The invention forces the user to learn the correct steps in solving a mathematical problem, it creates a permanent record of the steps and results that can be reviewed and/or corrected at a later time. It presents data in a standard form that is easily recognized by teachers and other students. It reinforces a skill that can be used throughout the life and career of the individual. It is easy to manipulate, "user friendly", and can accept and present information in a variety of ways to suit a variety of individuals: voice output or large print or braille for those who cannot see, voice output and highlighted text for people that are learning-disabled, and voice input (from commercial products) for those that cannot use a keyboard or mouse.
Initially, the student-user selects one of two different modes of instruction for the interactive program. A first instructional mode is the tutorial mode. In the tutorial mode, the simulated instructor will give the student-user more explicit hints/advice for solving the mathematical problems presented. And, in this mode, the student can consult a built-in calculator function to give him the correct answer to the problem presented if he asks for it or to tell him that he has correctly answered a problem.
The second instructional mode is the testing mode. In the testing mode, the hints, help and calculator function are eliminated. In this mode of operation, the student tests himself to determine if he has comprehended a concept which he was attempting to learn in the tutorial mode.
The next step in the process of the present invention is for the student-user to select one of three different skill levels for instruction/teaching depending on the student's expertise in a given mathematical skill. A first skill level is the beginner level. If this skill level is selected, the problems will be the easiest ones to solve, the simulated instructor will provide the student with the longest possible period of time in which to answer the questions. A second skill level is the intermediate level. If this skill level is selected, the problems presented to the student will be slightly more difficult than those in the beginner level and the simulated instructor will allow slightly less amount of time within which the student must provide an answer to a given problem.
A third level of instruction is the expert level. The expert level of instruction will present the problems in a more cryptic form and will set time limits for each problem to encourage the student to work quickly.
The next step in the interactive process of the present invention is for the student-user to select one of a plurality of problem area modules for instruction. Each module comprises a plurality of mathematical problems for solution. Each module presents problems for instruction in a different category of basic mathematical skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. As a student's skills advance, problem modules include calculus, geometry, etc.
In order for the student to make these selections and to answer the problems which will be presented, the present invention is designed to accept input from several devices, to suit a variety of individuals, i.e., different input devices being envisioned for use by students with different types of disabilities. The standard computer keyboard is one of these devices. Also, the mouse, or other point and click devices, will be supported. Voice recognition input systems will be used for people that are not able to use their hands.
The keyboard will be configured to control the pace and direction of the dialog. The user may want to review the steps and answers given so far, or look ahead to see what problems lie there. The particular keys for these tasks will be definable by the user, but the default can be defined by such items as arrow keys and other cursor-movement keys, the "<" or ">" keys, and mnemonics like Cntrl+N for "Next step" and Cntrl+P for "Previous step. "
Other keys will be used to interrogate the simulated instructor, such as the Cntrl+Q keys for "ask me the current question" or "?" for "what column are we in now?" These keys will also be definable by the user. Communication by the student will be accomplished through a set of key words, either spoken verbally or entered by keyboard. They can be abbreviated and represented by one or two letters. The Key Words can be stored in an alphabetized list which can be retrieved by the student at any time. For example, one key word is "Below" which is abbreviated by the letter "B." As the user types a "B," the word "Below" will appear on the screen and/or be spoken by the voice of the voice simulator. The method of the present invention will use the proper terms for the mathematical function being performed.
Once the student-user makes all of his selections, the simulated instructor outputs an initial query to the student for response, the initial query representing a subpart of a first mathematical problem in the selected problem module.
The present invention will be able to present data as output to the student-user in several ways. Voice synthesizers, like those used by "screen readers" by blind people, will be used for people that are blind, vision-impaired, or learning-disabled. Enlarged and highlighted text or graphical symbols on the computer monitor will be used for people that are vision-impaired or learning disabled. Tactile devices like refreshable Braille displays will be used for people that prefer this method or for someone that is both deaf and blind.
These output modes are in common use today in the disabled computer-user community. The method of the present invention will be able to support or function with these products.
The student will respond to the initial query by the simulated instructor by inputting an answer to the subpart of the first mathematical problem. The simulated instructor will then indicate to the user whether the user's input answer was correct or incorrect. The simulated instructor will output a second query representing a second subpart of the first mathematical problem in the selected module if the user's input answer was correct or will reiterate the first subpart of the first mathematical problem if the input answer was incorrect. The user will then respond to the simulated instructor's second query, to which the simulated instructor will indicate if the user's answer was correct or incorrect.
The responding, indicating and outputting steps will be repeated until the student solves the first mathematical problem in the selected problem area module. The simulated instructor will then output a second-level query to the user representing a second mathematical problem for solution, and the iterative process will then repeat itself until all problems in the selected module are solved.
For example, the process for teaching subtraction in the Test Mode can be illustrated as follows. In the "Test" mode, the student will have to determine where to put the results of each intermediate step, and what step to perform next and will tell the "simulated instructor."
Instructor: "We want the answer to 4096 minus 1976."
User: "Align Larger Over Smaller."
Instructor: "Okay, 4096 is written over 1976, they are aligned."
User: "=0 Below Column 1."
Instructor: "Okay, I put the 0 below column 1."
User: "=2 Below Column 2."
Instructor: "Okay, I put the 2 below column 2."
User: "=1 Below Column 3, borrow 1."
Instructor: "Okay, I put the 1 below column 3, borrowed 1."
User: "=2 Below Column 4."
Instructor: "Okay, I put the 2 below column 4."
The answer will be placed into the file that the problems came from, or a copy of it, so it can be printed later.
In the above example, it is assumed that the student-user was not using a computer keyboard and was required to verbally tell the simulated instructor where to put the answer for each subpart. The voice recognition software will interpret the spoken words and generate the appropriate commands to the interactive program of the present invention. In the alternative, users who are not blind and/or blind users who are familiar with spatial concepts and a "screen reader" can move a mouse/cursor as an input device to the proper "columns" location, such as below the column to be subtracted. Then, the user can press a designated "give me the data here" key which will cause the simulated instructor to respond with the digits to be handled in that column.
When the user is working with a selected problem module, only the answer itself to a given subpart is important, not the placement of where the answer is written.
The user may "unlock" himself from the restrictions of the interactive process at any time and may "look at" the problem in free-form using the cursor keys or mouse or voice input command such as "Review mode, Column 1, read result" to select a segment of the problem to be reviewed. For example, when the process is "working on" column 3 in the above subtraction example, the user will be able to move the cursor to column 1 and read the answer placed there.
If the user had selected the tutorial mode instead of the testing mode with respect to the subtraction module illustrated above, in this mode, the simulated instructor will tell the student-user what step is being taken to solve the problem, what should be done with the data, and will prompt the user for an answer. If an answer is given by the user, the simulated instructor will tell the user what is being done with the answer to that subpart, i.e., "placing answer below column 2." If the user asks for help, the simulated instructor will describe the current column being worked on (i.e., ones, tens), will tell the user the top and bottom digits, will point out to the user if a borrow must occur, and will prompt the user for an answer. Once an answer is given, the simulated instructor will then move to the next step in the process continuing to coach the user. If the student-user is still confused, the "previous" key or voice command may be used to go back to the previous step and review the step with the answers. An illustration of the same subtraction problem illustrated above is provided with respect to the tutorial mode.
Instructor: "We want the answer to 4096 minus 1976. I will align the two numbers, 4096 over 1976, so that their columns of digits line up. Then we can easily subtract each column. What is the answer for column 1, 6 minus 6?
Instructor: "Very good, I put the 0 below column 1. Now, we must subtract the numbers in column 2. What is 9 minus 7."
Instructor: Very good, I put the 2 below column 2. Now we must subtract the numbers in column 3. What is 0 minus 9."
Instructor: Okay, the answer is 1, but you must first borrow 10 from the previous column, making the problem 10 minus 9.
Instructor: "Now we will subtract the numbers in column 4, what is 4 minus 1, having borrowed 1?"
Instructor: "Very good, I put the 2 below column 4. There is no more data. The final answer is the numbers below each column, which is 2120."
More complex problem modules are provided such as in the area of geometry. Here is an example of how the process of the present invention would handle the question "What is the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle whose legs are 3 inches and 5 inches" in the testing mode.
User: "Present as A squared+B squared=C squared."
Instructor: "Okay, A squared+B squared=C squared."
User: "C=square root of 34."
Instructor: "C=square root of 34."
Below is the same problem done in Tutor Mode: Instructor: "Problem, right triangle. Find length of hypotenuse. Side A=5 inches. Side B=3 inches. We will use the Pythagorean Theorem, A squared+B squared=C squared, A and B are the shorter sides, the right-angle sides. C is the length of the long side, the hypotenuse."
"A=5, what is A squared?"
Instructor: "Very good. B=3, what is B squared?"
Instructor: "Very good. A squared=25, B squaed=9, what is A squared+B squared?"
Instructor: "Very good. 34=C squared, what does C equal?"
The "Very good" after each correct answer may be useful initially, however, many users may become annoyed by it. This feature will be configurable by the user, a setting known as Verbosity will control the amount of verbiage in these dialogs. More expert users will probably want less verbiage. The student will also be able to make adjustments to the simulated voice to make it easier to understand with adjustments in the volume, rate and pitch, etc. Moreover, to encourage beginners and to relieve frustration, rewards may be built into the process for good performance by the student and sympathy for "not-so-good" performance. The simulated voice of the instructor can produce sound effects, such as a standing ovation, congratulations from a celebrity, or a cartoon character ("yabba dabba doo ").
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the method of the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. Thus, it is intended that the present invention cover the modifications and variations of this invention provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.


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Interests:Service Technician at First Tech Computer, Minneapolis, MN. One of the premier Apple Specialist dealers in the USA.
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Description: AAD-2004 was developed as a dual function drug to remove excess free radicals and PGE2, the key mediators of nerve injury in Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). AAD-2004 is a potent microsomal prostaglandin E2 synthase-1 (mPGES-1) inhibitor and spin trapping molecule. Anti-symptomatic and disease-modifying potential of AAD-2004 has been verified in animal models of AD, ALS, and PD. AAD-2004 also shows anti-depression effects comparable to fluoxetine.
Deal Structure: In April 2012, Global Neurotech (GNT) Pharma announced a strategic relationship with Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC) . TTC will represent GNT Pharma exclusively in Japan in promoting its products and technologies in the area for neurological and inflammatory diseases.

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Desert Boots can really take your breath away. Your first time putting them on feels great, but the first stain, the first scuff or layer of dirt can really hamper your enjoyment. The problem is that most desert boots are made of suede leather; a notoriously delicate material that can suffer under the use of certain cleaning products. The overwhelming paralysis at the idea that you'll wreck your boots can wreck your enjoyment, and all the while, dirt and marks will build up. Thankfully, there is an answer to this. There is a quick and easy way to clean your boots without damaging such a soft, breathable material.
You simply need the right tools for the job. A shoe brush can really do wonders even without any sort of cleaning fluid. Much of the dirt and marks you can expect from day to day wear can be removed using a good brush while maintaining much of the integrity of the material. When brushing, one should keep the strokes going in the same direction. Suede has a habit of changing its shade depending on the way it's brushed. If you brush in two different directions, you'll get two different colours.
For more stubborn marks and stains, you can use cleaning products that are specifically made for suede. The main products that we at DesertBoots.com use are from the Woly range. The Suede Velours Gum Cleaner can be used much like an eraser. It's a hard block that can be rubbed against the marked area, which is then cleaned off with a light brush or sponge.
These specialised products can work wonders but are not a necessity. Woly's Combi Cleaner and other combi cleaners like it are multi-purpose products that can be used for a wide variety of shoes, from smooth leather to fabrics. It even freshens up colours so that all your shoes and boots can look their best. The last step to keeping your boots clean is to prevent dirt clinging on in the first place. One of the keys to this is an expert application of a suede and leather protective product to defend against water and dirt. Not only will this keep your boots clean, but they'll last longer than ever.


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Many significant changes will happen in comparison with the second trimester.
Approaching delivery iron, vitamins and antioxidants contributions are even more important for coping with the postpartum period. It is also important to increase food with Omega 3, as it plays an important role in developing your baby's brain, forming their retinas, and central nervous system. In addition, it will help to combat postpartum depression and avoid the possibility of developing preeclampsia or cesarean section.
Fish such as sardines, anchovies, salmon, supplements with fish oil, tuna, dark green vegetables, bread, eggs, sunflower oil and nuts.
These problems are common in this period. Consuming fibers is essential for improving intestinal health and feeling better. There are foods like flax seeds, sesame seeds, wheat, bran, lentils, wheat germ, rye and soybeans, which are rich in fibers.
For cramps eat more phosphorus, calcium and potassium.
Foods containing plenty of calcium like milk, yogurt and cheese will be helpful.
Most foods contain phosphorus, but there are foods high in phosphorus include legumes, soy, whole grains, nuts, meats and fish, yeast, organic dairy, egg, artichokes, parsley and garlic among others.
Foods containing potassium in abundance are: soybeans, crushed tomatoes, pistachios, beans, peas, figs, prunes, parsley, almonds, chickpeas, lentils, avocado, walnuts, pine nuts, ketchup, chestnuts, mushrooms and hazelnuts.
It may also be that the idea of childbirth causes so much anxiety, you might have trouble sleeping or even insomnia.
To avoid it, you must remove coffee and caffeinated drinks or large amounts of protein, it is important to take light meals and if possible, drink a glass of warm milk before bedtime.
As pediatrician’s advice, taking vitamin D and having a good Mediterranean diet protects the unborn child from asthma.
Foods containing vitamin D: milk, yogurt, margarine, fat derivatives, cereals, bread, sardines, anchovies, tuna, fatty cheese, mushrooms and eggs.
Copper is an essential trace element for the proper development of the fetus during pregnancy and for breastfeeding. Foods such as seafood, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains, soybeans and cocoa are rich with this component.
It is advisable to drink more fluids during pregnancy to help the body to compensate for the increased blood volume. Avoid drinks such as coffee, tea or alcoholic beverages while you are pregnant as it might harm the developing fetus.
Tips:Ask your doctor about the suitable types of exercises for this period.

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LONDON (REUTERS, THE TIMES, LONDON) - Two of South America's deadliest forwards are still expected to be fit for the World Cup despite a premature end to their respective domestic seasons.
English Premier League champions Manchester City on Tuesday (April 17) said Argentina striker Sergio Aguero will likely miss the rest of their term following knee surgery.
Aguero, who has not started a match since City's 1-0 league victory over Chelsea on March 4, injured the knee in training a month ago, and then aggravated the problem after a challenge by Ashley Young in the 2-3 loss to Manchester United on April 7.
He played the final 24 minutes against Liverpool in City's 2-1 Champions League quarter-final, second-leg defeat last Tuesday, but was in so much pain that he could barely walk afterwards so City sent him to see a specialist, who advised he undergo keyhole surgery .
Aguero is likely to miss City's final five games of the season, the last of which comes on May 13 away to Southampton.
Argentina's first World Cup group-stage game, against Iceland, does not take place until June 16, so Aguero remains confident he will have time to get back to his best for the tournament.
Earlier on Tuesday, Aguero tweeted: "Recovering from an arthroscopy on my knee. Fully motivated to get back soon to the field."
With the title wrapped up and City's Champions League campaign ended by Liverpool, the club should be able to cope without their all-time leading scorer, who has 199 goals for the club after scoring 30 in all competitions this season.
On Tuesday, injured Brazil striker Neymar has revealed May 17 as the date he has set for a return to training following foot surgery.
The Paris Saint-Germain star is currently recuperating in Sao Paulo after undergoing an operation on a fractured metatarsal suffered during a 3-0 French Ligue 1 win over Marseille on Feb 25.
The world's most expensive player at €222 million (S$359.9 million) expects to be training exactly a month before the five-time champions play their World Cup opener against Switzerland on June 17.
"I get my final exam, if I'm not mistaken, on May 17 and then I'll be free to play," he told reporters at a news conference in Sao Paulo.
"I had an exam last week, it is all perfect, evolving well, so I hope that continues so I can get back as soon as possible... I am having treatment every day, and from the moment I start training, I am going to work harder than I ever worked because this is a dream that's coming up, it's a World Cup.
"I've waited four years for this chance, it's close and I hope to get there in great shape."
Neymar, who has scored 28 goals in all competitions for the French champions this season, also admitted he was apprehensive about kicking a football again after almost three months out.
"Of course, doubts exist and I feel them too sometimes, but that's normal for a guy who has had the first surgery of his career. It's very difficult for me not playing and not training.
"I am more rested, that's the upside. We have to see the positive side of things."

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The UK lacks an effective strategy for dealing with the challenge of low-paid work, despite the economic recovery, according to research by The Work Foundation.
Its report, Rising to the challenge: a policy agenda to tackle low pay, highlighted that low pay now effects 5.1 million (21%) employees and that more than a quarter of low-paid employees remained stuck in low pay for more than a decade.
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) should be given a wider remit to reduce the proportion of the workforce in low pay (currently at 21%) to a level close to the OECD average (17%).
The LPC should increase the national minimum wage at a faster rate than average earnings over the next few years, given the strength of the recovery.
Government should set out best practice by having its departments and local authorities aiming to become living wage employers.
FTSE companies should be required to publish the proportion of staff paid below the living wage.
Strengthened HR support for small and medium-sized enterprises to offer advice and guidance on job design and HR practices to better manage and support low-paid staff.
Kathryn Ray, senior researcher at The Work Foundation, said: “Low pay is a problem for both individuals and for society.
“Low pay affects 5.1 million employees and has remained at around this rate for the past 20 years.
“The UK urgently needs a new strategy, one which not only focuses on minimum and living wages, but also looks at giving low-paid workers the training and support needed to ensure they have a realistic chance at career progression.


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Photographer Esther Havens found her path to success by wandering.
Call it her legacy or just pure intuition but, in 2004, something told Esther college was not her true calling. She had years of darkroom experience and wanted to start assisting and learning from working photographers. So she packed all her belongings into her Honda Civic and moved from Dallas to Austin. She knew no one in Austin but an architecture photographer she had had lined up an internship with after they met at the Southwestern Photojournalism Conference. Yet, within a couple years, she had enough photography work to quit her barista job and freelance full-time.
Now, just seven years later, Esther is a humanitarian photographer who travels all over the world to document people in their surroundings and share their stories. She has worked in over fifty countries, most of them third world, for over a dozen non-profit organizations and companies, such as charity: water, TOMS Shoes, Warby Parker, A Glimmer of Hope, Food for the Hungry, and many more. Her work has been published in the The New York Times, L.A. Times, National Geographic, and Forbes, to name a few. And, when she’s not jetting across the globe on assignment or to teach photography workshops, she is invited to speak at conferences across America.
Citygram chatted with Esther about how she got to where she is today, and what she’s learned along the way.
For how long have you been practicing photography?
I’ve been in business since 2007, but I’ve always been shooting. I remember setting up my brothers and sisters and taking pictures of them with film in the 80s — I would do the same with my cats. Poor things! I’ve always loved capturing beauty.
How did you first become interested in humanitarianism and when did photography become your way of reaching out to the world?
I was first on a career path for myself. I wanted to be a photojournalist and travel the world. As I slowly began down that path I realized it was very self focused and I was using people living in poverty for my gain.
I’ve always loved capturing beauty.
I would be thinking about capturing a “great” photo of someone in a village for my portfolio. I was in a village in Congo shooting for an organization when it hit me all at once. I snapped the shutter on my camera and stared at the image before me on the LCD screen of my camera. I was excited about the shot I had just captured. It was a little child with his belly sticking out looking sad and lonely. I had no idea what the child’s name was or the story – I just knew the child was getting food at the feeding center we were nearby. It was that moment that changed the way I photographed. I stopped shooting for myself and began photographing for them. You see the definition of humanitarian is “concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare.” That is what I wanted to focus on.
What do you love most about photographing people in their environments?
What I love about photographing people is capturing beauty and hope. There are so many hard situations out there, but I always seem to be looking for the hope in people. What makes them keep going? What gives them joy? I love capturing stories of who they are. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been in a village and someone will say “You came all the way from America to photograph me?” Of course I did! It makes a person feel so valued. My goal in my work is to show that people are real. I don’t want to make up a scene that doesn’t exist and I think that cameras overseas have done that for too long.
So many times the photos that you see of people living in poverty is just their expressions reacting to a camera being in their face which is usually SHOCK. I mean, can you imagine what it would be like if this girl with blonde hair jumped out of a car and came up and started taking photos of you? I would probably have an angry expression on my face!
How do you connect with the people you photograph?
The interesting thing about connecting is there are many universal expressions that are understood around the globe and don’t need words. I try to make people feel comfortable and let them know why I’m there, what I’m doing, what the photos are for. They are wondering all the same things that you or I would. If they give me permission to take their photo, I work on being vulnerable with them and we bring trust to each other. That is when I am able to really capture who people are.
If I have only this one moment with this person, what am I going to do with it?
I make a lot of faces at people and act pretty silly most of them time. I’ve had some very serious women end up dancing with me by the end of my time with them. I always think of it this way…. If I have only this one moment with this person, what am I going to do with it? People are so much more valuable than a photo. I would rather walk away having brought joy to that woman’s life than having taken the best photo in the world. It’s about them each and every time. I try to create a trust for them to share their story with me.
Do you have a favorite story or experience from any of your trips?
In Murunji I met a little boy named Jean Bosco who was walking to a dirty hole in the ground for his water. It was so gross. I couldn’t even imagine drinking it. Yet this was all he had. charity: water had just funded a well in their village and I was able to rejoice with the community as we hit the aquifer and water spewed into the sky. The drilling team put a water pump on it and the village had clean water. It was beautiful to capture. I went home with that story and charity: water used it everywhere. People know Jean Bosco’s story and tell it to others. They tell his story and raise money for water wells. His story changed others’ stories by providing them with clean water.
I truly believe that stories have the power to do this. They have the power to change people’s perspective, connect and see the world differently. I’ve now traveled to over 50 countries and see so many programs and what I truly believe is making a difference in the lives of those living in poverty is jobs. I meet so many families who want to work. They want to pay their own bills and send their own children to school. They dream of owning a business that supports themselves. The more we focus on creating entrepreneurs in developing countries, the more we are going to see people rising out of poverty situations.
What is one thing you have learned from your travels to third world countries?
We are all the same. Women on the other side of the world talk about many of the same things that we talk about here. And that people all have struggles and they are all valid.
Oh gosh, the people would be the part I enjoy the most. I love just sitting and talking with new friends. I get to walk alongside so many beautiful souls and tell their story to the world. I get to see people’s lives change for the better constantly. There is so much joy in that.
This article originally published in The Wander Issue of Citygram Austin Magazine.
Enjoy a special photo essay from Esther in the full issue here or by downloading the FREE mobile issue designed specifically for your iPhone or iPad in the App Store today.


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I have my first truly smart smartphone. You early-adopters blazed a trail for your great-grandma and me; it was a quantum leap I was finally ready to make. It's so smart it makes all those tough decisions. Do I want to know each time someone comments on my Facebook post? Uh, what do you think I should do, Phone?
*Coming ever-closer to being as smart as the phone, but never quite reaching it.
If it's not apparent, Zus is a 12-volt car charger with two USB ports. Nonda claims that Zus charges two devices twice as fast as a standard car charger.
So, charge times were a thumbs-up, but what about this car locator application? Could I, a novice to the 21st century, navigate finding the app, installing it, opening it, and actually using it?
Yes! Easy-peasy. The only glitch was user error, when I first installed the wrong app, instead of the one called (ready?) "Zus."
If you don't use a smartphone, probably not. It's still a fast charger, and I like that about it. You decide what fast mobile charging is worth to you.
If you never leave your car, probably not.
If you enjoy the Mall of America, or just routinely lose your silver Prius in a crowd, probably so. When you turn off your engine it sets itself, so if you can remember to take your phone with you you're covered.
Zus doesn't care whether it gets power while you're parked. It will still guide you home.
So, truthfully? I'd buy it, if these folks hadn't already sent me one.
I didn't get any money from using or reviewing Zus, but I did get one free unit. I told you honestly what I think of it. If you follow one of my several, excessively-linked paths to Nonda.co, you'll get $5 off your purchase, and I'll take myself out to McDonald's. If enough of you choose to buy one, I could pack on five pounds before Memorial Day.
No smart for for me yet, still a dump phone looks like a good item though.
You're welcome, OAT! I hear you about the phone - it took a while.
A smart car user only understands the importance of charger. We used to take the help of charging stations to run our vehicles in perfect condition; therefore we need smart chargers plugs or USB ports. I found this article very informative and while go through the review of this product I could say that hybrid car users should follow some of the points from here and understand the importance of keeping smart car chargers.


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Can Fasting Heal a Bacterial Infection?
DISCLAIMER: If you have a bacterial infection you need to see your doctor right away. What follows is not medical advice. It is an account of my experiences. Please be smart when dealing with your biological life. OK? Great. Read on!
I noticed that since I started my keto journey, which includes intermittent fasting, my immune system seemed to be compromised a bit. I was getting more colds. In 2016 – after being keto for 4 months – I came home from Belgium with a whopper of a virus that lasted all summer. I am a primary vocalist for my band, Franklin Brothers, and I couldn’t sing. I thought there might be a connection but I let it slide. On the bacterial side, cuts and scrapes that should have healed were getting infected and requiring antibiotics to heal. Knowing what I know about antibiotics, this scared me a bit. The last two scrapes I had turned into cellulitis, a painful (then itchy) condition where the skin gets infected and spreads. It’s not good.
About 10 days ago I burned myself on the underside of my wrist. It blistered and reddened. Even though I covered it with antibiotic cream and gauze, it got infected and turned into what looks and feels like a cellulitis. Great. More antibiotics.
As a side note, I got a new doctor this year, Dr. Ken Berry. He’s a family doctor in rural Tennessee. He wrote a book called Lies My Doctor Told Me, which I read, and it rang true. He has a program where you can come see him once in person, get blood work done, and so long as you’re not on medications or have conditions that require constant in-person monitoring, he can be your GP and provide care remotely. Having a bad experience with my local doctor who refused to do the research to come out of the dark ages, that was a no-brainer. Anyway, my blood test showed low testosterone. Dr. Berry informed me that when T is low, skin infections take longer to heal. A little research confirmed this. So, I immediately started on a testosterone gel to get my levels back to normal.
Back to the infection. Having this nagging feeling about my immune system being affected by fasting I did some research and I found what, on the face of it, look like two studies with opposite findings.
This article cites a study that introduced fruit flies to a fungus that activated similar genes in humans which affect stress and immunity. It did indeed extend their lives, however it made them more susceptible to infections. Now, bear in mind, this was done on fruit flies. They jump to a couple conclusions. 1) intermittent fasting will have the same effect as this fungus, and 2) this outcome will be the same in humans as in fruit flies.
Last year I came across this article citing a study in which extended fasting for just three days seems to completely regenerate the immune system, which has a net positive effect on bacterial infections.
As I said: on the surface, the findings of the first and third studies seem to contradict each other. Or do they?
Intermittent fasting is different than extended fasting. If you fast for 23 hours, the process of autophagy hasn’t had time to complete. It’s only by fasting for three days that your immune system seems to regenerate itself. That sounds like another phenomena which happens when you don’t complete a course of antibiotics. The bacteria develop a resistance to it. Knowing what I know about resistance and how it happens makes me think there may be something similar happening here. This, however, is just a guess.
If it it’s true that intermittent fasting will make you more susceptible to infection (which seems to be the case with me) and extended fasting can have a positive effect on your immune system which will help fight a bacterial infection, then I should do an extended fast and see what happens to my cellulitis.
Now, before you say “that’s crazy, Carl. You could die!” I ran this idea by my doctor and he agreed I should try it – with the caveat that we should watch it every day. If it gets worse, we stop the experiment and get the antibiotics. A few days isn’t going to make any difference. If it gets better, however, that means something profound. I will have healed an infection that would otherwise have required antibiotics.
On top of fasting, I found that spraying the infected skin in the shower with hot water, as hot as I could stand, had a strange but pleasurable feeling, like you get when you scratch an itch. It also seemed to take the itch away. I don’t know why this is, but I did it twice a day to control the itch. I also applied Cetaphil, a skin moisturizer, to it every day.
Ok, let’s look at some pictures, shall we? This is the first picture I took on May 11, 2018: The day I started fasting. By this time the wound had healed but it was still very sore.
I had actually stopped eating the day before, May 10th, but I had coffee with heavy cream twice in the day. I usually do this to ease into a fast. So, this was technically after one day of no food, but heavy cream. I do have 2 drinks of non-carb alcohol (whiskey) in the evening. I read a study that indicates moderate alcohol consumption activates autophagy. Hey, as long as it doesn’t stop it, I’m all in!
Day two I was all in. No food. Just black coffee, water, salt, and supplements. I also took my first dose of testosterone.
Here’s a picture from day three. This is when I really noticed it was starting to fade.
And here we are at Day 4. Practically gone.
To summarize, I had low testosterone. I was doing a ketogenic diet with IF. I was getting more infections than normal. The third time I decided to intervene with testosterone therapy and an extended fast. I don’t know to what extent each of these interventions helped, but the undeniable result is that I cleared up a bacterial infection that normally would have taken a course of antibiotics, and that makes me happy.
I’m still not convinced it was the fasting 100% and not the testosterone.
You can see that it’s a bit more red.
I am going to do another longer fast (at least 3 days) without the Androgel testosterone therapy, and post my pictures here every day by updating this blog post.
Day 6 – No Androgel. Back to fasting. As you can see it looks a little more red. Yesterday I fasted all day with just a couple zero-carb drinks in the evening. Now this is getting interesting.
Here we are at day 7, or more precisely, after 2 days of a resumed fast with no testosterone. It looks better than it did yesterday, and that’s promising.
Day 8, or 3 days fully fasted (had a break in the middle there) without testosterone. Still continuing to heal.
Again, if you have a bacterial infection, you should talk to your doctor immediately.
Carl, pretty cool, though without more samples and controls it doesn’t show causality. Maybe it was just lucky timing - fasting on the day the infection had run its course and was ready to clear. I suggest some more experimentation to help nail this down. We could start by burning your other wrist similarly and giving it about 10 days to reach a similar state of inflammation. Then instead of fasting do the exact opposite, eat a bowl of sugar. If it starts to appear gangrenous and smells putrid it would provide strong evidence for a diet rot hypothesis!
I got a text from Karen Mangiacotti today. She developed a cellulitis and is going to try fasting for a few days before going for the antibiotics. Hers may be a more pure experiment. I asked her to take a picture of it every day.
Here’s Karen’s cellulitis which she had for 3 weeks prior. 2 rounds of antibiotics didn’t help.
She started fasting yesterday. Here it is today.
I just updated the post (scroll up) with today’s picture. It’s clearly getting better with fasting alone. I’m going to continue to fast without testosterone. Dr. Berry says it takes three to five days for the T to completely leave your system.
One of the side benefits of this fast is weight loss. I’ve hit a new low weight since going keto. 284, or 82 pounds.
So, today is a very good day. I may celebrate tonight with some salt, butter, and a Maker’s on the rocks.


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If you want a flawless complexion fast, we say fake it with makeup. We still stand by our skincare routines, but the results take time! On the other hand, complexion-perfecting cosmetics make everything look prettier in just a few minutes.
So you can imagine how pleased we were last week when Pink Sugar sent over their complete collections of It’s Awesome BB Cream and Dual Finish Face Powder. We could not wait to get shade-matched!
According to our friends at Pink Sugar, both products can be used solo, depending on the amount of coverage you want. But together, they deliver a flawless effect marked by two things: smooth, color-correcting coverage and long-lasting wear.
With the help of 18 girls at the BeautyMNL office, we mixed and matched the 4 shades of BB Cream and 5 shades of powder to customize the best color for everybody’s skin tones.
STEP 1: We each started with a bare face, over which we applied a layer of the BB Cream. A tube of It’s Awesome BB Cream contains green tea extracts, aloe vera, and antioxidants, so it actually improves your skin over time.
STEP 2: After the BB Cream set, we buffed the Dual Finish Face Powder over it for shine control, staying power, and minor color corrections.
THE SKIN TONE: Medium with yellow undertones.
Kim also tried the Dual Finish Face Powder in Shell, which gave her skin more color. This is great for days when she wakes up too pale!


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