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LIFE CAN BE TOUGH ONE. Recently, when I went to McDonald's I saw on the menu that you could have an order of 6, 9 or 12 Chicken McNuggets. I asked for a half dozen nuggets. "We don't have half dozen nuggets," said the teenager at the counter. "You don't?" I replied. "We only have six, nine, or twelve," was the reply. "So I can't order half dozen nuggets, but I can order six?" "That's right." So I shook my head and ordered six McNuggets TWO. I was checking out at the local Wal-Mart with just a few items and the lady behind me put her things on the belt close to mine. I picked up one of those "dividers" that they keep by the cash register and placed it between our things so they wouldn't get mixed. After the girl had scanned all of my items, she picked up the "divider," looking it all over for the bar code so she could scan it. Not finding the bar code she said to me, "Do you know how much ...

In an ideal world, individuals who are truly disabled would find quick access to disability benefits and medical care. Unfortunately, the disability benefit system as it is currently administered by the social security administration does not operate in this fashion. Most social security disability and ssi disability claims will be denied at the initial claim level. And most ssd and ssi claimants will need to pursue their claim at least as far as the ALJ hearing level. Having said that, though, you can, nevertheless, increase the chances of winning a social security disability or ssi benefit claim by doing the following: By finding out if your personal physician will support your disability case and, if so, by having your doctor complete a detailed statement as to why you are disabled and unable to work. By submitting copies of your medical records (including the most recent updates) when you apply and each time you appeal. By cooperating fully with the Disability Examiner working on y...

Have your treating physician complete an RFC form on your behalf. RFC stands for residual functional capacity. RFC forms are used by DDS examiners (each examiner must have their unit physician or psychologist complete the appropriate physical or mental RFC form before a claimant's case can be closed) and carry great weight, particularly at hearings held by Administrative Law Judges. To learn more about RFC forms, click the "Disability Definitions" tab on the menu below and from that page read the definition titled "residual functional capacity form, or rfc". http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/more-ssa-advice.html

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Bipolar mixed states. What are they? Essentially, though many experts will quibble on the finer details, mixed states are depressive episodes that are "soldered to" manic behavior. The bipolar person will have high engery levels, racing thoughts, trouble sleeping, all elements of hypomania or full blown mania----yet instead of euphoria or grandiosity, the individual will be filled with negative emotions, typically expressed as irritability or even, in some instances, as extreme anger or even rage. From "My Social Seciroty Disability SSI blog"

Bipolar Disorder, Social Security Disability, and Mixed states I'm currently doing a bit of reading on Bipolar Disorder and for this purpose I've purchased half a dozen books. I suppose I come by my interest in this malady honestly. As a former disability examiner, I saw bipolar disorder as an allegation on quite a few cases (though, in all honesty, I don't seem to remember seeing as many bipolar cases at DDS a few years ago as the statistics for my website indicate there must currently be.) But aside from my site and my former occupation, I am (I just posted this same information in a comment-response to someone else's comment) connected to several individuals who have bipolar disorder. One is my mother-in-law who was only diagnosed at the age of 60 and who had had a history of incredible shopping sprees (a prime symptom of bipolar manic behavior). The second individual is my brother-in-law who was also diagnosed late in life with the condition and has been (sounds unb...

TOP 10 TRAITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE We have all read about people who are successful briefly. They win a gold medal, make a fortune, or star in one great movie and then disappear.…These examples do not inspire me! My focus and fascination is with people who seem to do well in many areas of life, and do it over and over through a lifetime. In entertainment, I think of Paul Newman and Bill Cosby. In business, I think of Ben and Jerry (the ice cream moguls)…As a Naval Officer, husband, businessman, politician and now as a mediator and philanthropist on the world stage, Jimmy Carter has had a remarkable life. We all know examples of people who go from one success to another. These are the people who inspire me! I've studied them, and I've noticed they have the following traits in common: 1.They work hard! Yes, they play hard, too! They get up early, they rarely complain, they expect performance from others, but they expect extraordinary performance from themselves. Repeated...

You Are Curling What you lack in athleticism, you make up for in concentration. And while curling isn't much more of a sport than bowling, you *can* win a gold medal for it! What Winter Sport Are You?

There is a joke in which someone is shown a vision of hell, and he sees a long table at which are seated people with very long spoons bound to their hands, far to long to reach the plate of food set before them, so all are frustrated in their inability to feed themselves, and slowly die of starvation. Then, he is shown a vision of heaven. He sees the SAME long table, and people with long spoons tied to their hands, BUT the difference is that each person dips his spoon into the plate of his neighbor across the table, and then places the food in his neighbor's mouth, so all are fed and satisfied. Sometimes I suspect that right and wrong, good and evil, are the same banquet, with the same utensils, but everything depends on how we choose to deal with the situation; on how we play our hand, the cards which have been dealt to us. (The above is an excerpt. Read entire post at http://literarydiscussions.myfreeforum.org/ftopic237.php)

Thought for the Day in the form of poetry A good friend recently made me aware of this poem. While it doesn't totally exemplify all of my beliefs, I love the meaning of it. I find it both inspiring and challenging. Invictus by William Ernest Henley Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. Out of the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced or cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds, and shall find, me unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. posted by Deni H .

I am creative. I am not a good writer. That is why I blog about other people's blogs. It pleases me to show off great work and great love that is put into those blogs. As for me today, I am fucking tired of my life as it is. Waiting on disability and not working, sometimes makes me crawl out of my skin...I am not suicidal (thank God for medication cocktails), just in case you are worried about me... The rest is all history...Maybe if I push myself a little everyday I could fill my blog with my own crap and therefore not have to "steal" other peoples work to bring to my own blog... What da ya think?

Another great post by someone in my blogring... Onset of reality Wednesday, August 16, 2006 This is a poem I wrote for the art gallery that displays work by people with mental illnesses. STEP Art Gallery Art fills the walls Halls and halls Paintings, poems, photography Collages provide A window inside The mind behind the intensity The drawings shown Imagine the unknown Framed, they hang with dignity Next to the frame Is an artist's name Displayed with guts and sincerity Many will come Unafflicted, some Merely to look at the beauty The power to create Does not discriminate Let us celebrate creativity posted by pjbrubak at 4:44 PM

A blog worth blogging again... A little crazy...aren't we all? : "It's been brought to my attention that I have been neglecting to write about my life, and have been boring you all with countless articles and book reviews. Sorry about that. I guess I really didn't think that I had that much of a following? So WHY have I been passing the buck? The articles I have come across interested me so I thought I'd pass them on. The book reviews? The same. I want to share. But yeah, I have been passing the buck. For good reason? Not really. I find that I write more when I am depressed, thus presenting only one side of the story. I mean, I AM BIPOLAR if you hadn't noticed. Who has time to write then they're feeling good or better-than-good-hypomanic? So let me run with that for a moment. I write when I'm depressed. I write about the bad in life. I write about the deepest darkest things I want out of my head. I put it all right there on the internet for you to read....

BiPolar Daily(ish): Lamictal : "Lamictal A lot of people have been arriving at this blog via the Lamictal keyword. So I thought it might be a good idea to re-assess my Lamictal (known as Lamictan in my home spot, South Africa) experience. I've been on it for 1 year and 9 months now, and the last time I think I spoke about Lamactil was when I'd crossed the one year mark. So here goes: Easing Depression The best thing about Lamictal is that it has definitely taken the sting out of the bad downs. I'm told that whereas other stabilisers are more effective at controlling the ups, Lamactil is better where the predominant pole is depression. In fact a danger with BiPolar (I'm told) is that Lamictal can sometimes fuel the highs. Truth be told, I hit about 2 weeks of severe mania about 6 months after starting the medication, with occasional small flights into psychosis. (Man, would I have loved to chronicle those in this blog but unfortunately it was pre BiPolar Daily). Hav...

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Not all that is gold glitters, not all who wander are lost. --Tolkein Inspiration of the Day: A woman becomes homeless, so she gets into her car and drives. Except she has nowhere to go - so she stays in the car, with all her possessions heaped in the back, sleeping in the front seat, parking in secluded streets. For eight months, no one notices her, because she makes sure she looks respectable. But this is the information age. And even though she doesn't speak to anyone, she can go into a library where she can access the internet and write an online journal - a homelessness blog - which she uses to describe all her unspoken experiences and feelings. [ more ] Be The Change: Read some entries from the 'Wandering Scribe'. [ more ] http://www.wanderingscribe.blogspot.com/ Technorati tags: homeless , homelessness blog , stories

I have an incredible urge to blog on my illness tonight. I could feel the stigma hovering over my soul and bones right after this one meeting I go to on weekly nights. I feel a need to post about what this illness is all about as I perceive a lot of people misunderstand it, and a loty others use it as a club over my head. Those of us that have this illness of bipolar understand! so here is to you all my friends and fellow warriors, bipolars or not. What is Bipolar Disorder ? by Marcia Purse A Layperson's Definition of Manic Depression One textbook definition describes bipolar disorder as: "a major affective disorder in which an individual alternates between states of deep depression and extreme elation." This is misleading in that bipolar disorder - also known as manic depression or manic-depressive illness - is much more complicated than just alternating between depression and elation. The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Menta...

Now this is a nice blog! I wish I had the skills to make my blog shine like this, but for now I will just have to settle for who I am and what I can do... bloggo chicago

19 May 2006 08:49 AM Another Seven Tips For A Good Night's Sleep by Aimee Amodio More from this Blogger Naps can be your best friend or your worst ally. Me, I'm a napper. I can snooze for an hour or two and still get into bed at the usual time with no problem. For some people, taking naps can make insomnia worse. If a nap isn't a good idea for you, you should make a point of getting up and moving around if you feel sleepy and it's not bedtime yet. Skip the shower. A shower tends to wake you up. If you need some help relaxing, try a warm bath instead. A long, hot bath will help relax your muscles and give you some time to be alone and think, if you need it. Personally, I like a ton of bubbles and a good book in the tub with me. A cool room may help you sleep better. I don't know about you, but if I'm too hot, I'm usually too uncomfortable to sleep. I'd much rather burrow down under an extra blanket in a cool room. Keep an eye on the humidity. Ever wak...

I miss you tonight. I thought I was gonna have a date with you about an hour ago, but... here I am, just thinking of you...I am glad you take me in your arms whenever I subside to my urge to explore other worlds and fantasies. I am glad that together, you and I allow my body to receive the necessary rest to revitalize and have one more day of life...God, in th emean time watches, while we embrace each other... Sleep disturbancese are one of the things that characterize my not so healthy condition in life. At this time, I can only hope to do my best to follow the standard sleep hygiene suggestions written when you do a search, but there is definitelly more to it than meets that eye, in th emean time, a few posts regarding the subject matter would not be a bad place to start.

voy a incluir includes/5.php Visit a random site in the ring or the bipolar planet homepage! The Previous 5 member sites of the bipolar planet NetRing: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DarkestFaerieDoll The very personal feelings and experiences of a young Kiwi mum trying to survive the world around her. Bipolar Princess A single mother's diary thru mental illness. Ride along on the Bipolar Roller Coaster Follow the illness and treatment of a young woman with Bipolar I Disorder. This blog exists in the hope of furthering understanding and empathy. See what it's really like to have this illness. Step into her life, if only for a moment. But as you step out, keep in mind that she will never be able to. tolperi 3amTherapy Sessions The ramblings of a happy little lunatic extraordinaire ... covering any and every thing in my life, which is often nothing but sometimes something. 1. bloggo chicago Join Date: September 22, 200...

Ok, so I am bipolar. What does this mean? It means that anything and everything having to deal with my new diagnosis is going to get posted here: news, tratments, blogs of other bipolars, ideas, thoughts and ramblings. Thats what it means. Technorati tags: bipolar disorder

House plants is a term collectively given to a group of foliage or flowering plants that will tolerate indoor conditions for different periods of time. They will give you superb value if you give them correct conditions. They will even assist in making your environment more healthy by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and will certainly add a wonderful feeling to your indoor environment. House plants given proper care, are easy to grow and very rewarding. SEVEN HINTS TO SUCCESS There are seven ways to achieve success with House plants. Watering and feeding are the two key ones. Collectively these two factors hold the answer to keeping your House Plants happy and healthy. More indoor plants are killed by overwatering than any other single factor. 1. Watering The amount of water your plant requires depends on the temperature and the time of year. Generally speaking, plants require far more water while they are growing or during flowering times than they do during their resting ...

IN THE NEWS: from The Free Dictionary For Some Patients, Seeing Is BelievingA new study found that patients who see pictures of the plaque accumulation in their own arteries are more likely to adhere to a treatment regimen. Patients in the study had their arteries examined by electron beam tomography ; they were shown the resulting scans and informed of the severity of the blockage. Researchers found that the amount of plaque seen on the scan was an independent predictor that a patient would stay on lipid-lowering medicine . More on the subject...

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US Census Press Releases : "Florida�s Flagler County Fastest-Growing Once Again Flagler County in Florida, located along the Atlantic Coast between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, was the fastest-growing county for the second year in a row with a 10.7 percent population increase from July 1, 2004, to July 1, 2005, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Flagler, with 76,410 residents, also led the nation with a 53 percent population increase since Census 2000. According to the estimates, all but one of the top-10 fastest-growing counties between 2004 and 2005 are located in either the South or the West, with Lyon, Nev. (near Carson City), ranking second at 9.6 percent; Kendall, Ill. (in the Chicago area), third at 9.4 percent; Rockwall, Texas (near Dallas), fourth; Washington, Utah (the lone county in the St. George metro area), fifth; Nye, another Nevada county, sixth at 7.4 percent; and Pinal, Ariz. (near Phoenix), seventh at 6.9 percent. Rounding out th...

The Pledge of Allegiance I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. "Juro lealtad a la Bandera de los Estados Unidos de América y a la República que representa, una nación al amparo de Dios, indivisible, con libertad y justicia para todos." http://www.defendamerica.mil/ Taekwondo Code of Conduct El Codigo de Conducta del Taekwondo Be loyal to your country. Se Leal a tu Pais. Respect your parents. Respeta a tus Padres Be faithfulness to your spouse. Se leal a tu pareja. Respect your brothers and sisters. Respeta a tus hermanos y hermanas Be loyal to your friends. Se leal a tus amigos. Respect your elders. Respeta a los ancianos Respect your teacher. Respeta a tus Maestros Be honest and always stand for justice. Se Honesto y siempre defiende la justicia. Be courteous. Se cortes. Never take life unjustly. Nunca tomes la vida injustamente. Be l...

If any other president would be in power and in command of our troops, I'd also stand by him. It is the right thing to do. I will explain on my next post why.

Hostility on all sides - World - smh.com.au : "Hostility on all sides Email Print Normal font Large font March 18, 2006 Page 1 of 3 Single page American are blaming their President for the country's tarnished image on the world stage, writes Michael Gawenda. Stress shows George Bush has aged visibly since the start of the war. Photo: Reuters AMERICA is at war. This is a wartime national security strategy required by the grave challenges we face This strategy reflects our most solemn obligation: to protect the security of the American people.' George Bush, on the third anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq, now looks and sounds like a president who goes to bed at night and wakes wondering whether, in the face of yet another crisis in Iraq - more sectarian violence, more atrocities, more dead US soldiers - the patience he has asked for from Americans will be forthcoming. The Bush swagger - that strange stiff-shouldered walk, chest out, arms by his side - is now rarely ...

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by Rosemary Haefner Vice President of Human Resources CareerBuilder.com Ever get that sneaking suspicion one of your co-workers isn't being straight with you? Your instincts may be right. Nineteen percent of workers admitted they tell lies at the office at least once a week, according to CareerBuilder.com's new "Honesty in the Workplace" survey. Fifteen percent of workers reported they were caught in a lie at the office. When asked why they felt compelled to bend the truth at work, respondents cited the following reasons: To appease a customer (26 percent) To cover up a failed project, mistake or missed deadline (13 percent) To explain an unexcused absence or late arrival (8 percent) To protect another employee (8 percent) To get another employee in trouble or look better in front of a supervisor (5 percent) But be warned: Nearly one-in-four hiring managers -- 24 percent -- say they have fired an employee for being dishonest. It may seem cliche, but honesty is the bes...

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Their is really something wrong - we have a Geography teacher in Colorado teaching leftwing anarchy theory and half our kids can't find their butts with both hands. Just two weeks ago it took me about ten (10) minutes to show on a map the US/Mexican border to a 40 something man who expresses political opinions and votes. In my college geography class at the end of the Vietnam tragedy 1/3 the class could not find Vietnam on a map. We just lost 58,000 dead there. It would take way too long to detail the blind mans bluff committed on the American national landscape. Christopher Columbus had a better world vision than the BMOC sitting next to me who was graduating that semester. God help us. BoB ps: remember 9/11 ........................................................................ The Assault on American Youth by Oliver North Washington, D.C. -Washington, D.C. – The last Global Geographic Literacy Survey, assessing the geographic knowledge of 18-24 year-olds in nine different cou...

We may never know all the good a simple smile can do. May no one ever come to you without going away better and happier. May everyone see kindness in your face, in your eyes, in your smile...Love is fruit in season at all times.--Mother Teresa Brought to you compliments of http://www.thoughts.com/.

I have moved on. I am taking care of business, not as I would've thought I needed to, but as I now need to. listening to those around me, some with words of encouragement and support, heeding their advice. Some with words of concern, concern for themselves and their issues... Stop. Listen. Learn. These words stuck in my mind since I heard them from a friend sharing about the things that work for him. Today is a day full of promise, hope and action... There IS plenty of time...when I live in the now moment. It is eternal living. Here and now. Always. Sometimes we need plan for tomorrow, but Living is done today.

I dislike endings. I am sure you do as well. Today I put closure to my biz website... It was not really hard at all...I kinda felt relief... Relief from all th eresponsibility that was aassociated with a business that generated some income, but not enough of it to pay my bills... A new era in the life of Ed is here. I ran into some health challenges, but am gladly taking care of the situation. Perhaps my karmic background was such that it all is working out the way it is supposed to...Not the way "I thought" it was going to... So, all is in Divine Order. All was in Divine Order, even when I did not know it.

Ok, so I admit it...I have neglected my blogs...each and everyone of them... Anyway, I hope I can come back here and update these as I can and am able to... I have ran into some health problems that needed to take priority in my life. Thank God for good doctors and dedicated folks in the medical profession! Today is the first day of the rest of my life...What do I want to do with it? Certainly not waste it in trivial and superfluous matters...

The pic of Tom Hanks as Forrest on the left here is just part of my emulating FG's character...It has absolutely everything and nothing to do with this post... Referring to a goal I had set for myself on self actualization... Self actualization is happening for me in ways I could not have predicted a few months back...At the start of a new year, a lot of people decide to engage in the old fashioned activity of setting "New Year resolutions"...Well, I like to go against th epack on this one...At least for now...Oh, but wait, I can still change my mind and decide it will be good for me to set a few of them...Well, nah... I'd be contradicting myself...right? Well...It could be that my statements are right or wrong, It really does not matter... It definitelly will not matter 100 years from now... To turn the topic a little on annother subject, I tried posting a couple of entries onto a couple of my blogs, however that practice did not work earlier today...I will try it ag...