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Thursday, March 27, 2008
Does Your Child Know She or He is Autistic?
Does Your Child Know She or He is Autistic?
Very interesting question, and one that we haven't quite mastered yet. Whenever I've brought it up in conversation my one 12 year old daughter just doesn't want to talk about it.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Autistic mum’s baby taken into care - icWales
Autistic mum’s baby taken into care - icWales
We have a very long way to go.
Food advertising
Not exactly a big surprise, but food looks different than it does in advertising.
Advertising Vs Reality - A Product Comparison Project | Funtasticus.com
Incredible purses
Kathleen Dustin:: Exquisite Evening Bags
Check out the vegetable ones...they're unbelievable. I wish that I had any kind of artistic talent at all.
Line Rider - Transcendental™ by TechDawg
YouTube - Line Rider - Transcendental™ by TechDawg
It's been a while since I've played LineRider, but this really is the best video that I've seen yet. I can't imagine how much time it took to make.
via Neatorama
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Elephants as photographers
Elephants snap pictures | Watch out Nelly's about | The Sun |HomePage|News
Unbelievable...they strapped cameras to elephants, and got incredible pictures. Another good article about it here.
Bad news about Iraq's health care system, and a bit of hope
Made A Difference For That One: A Surgeon's Letters Home From Iraq: Red Cross report on Iraq
And an organization that's actually doing something to help
And the direct link to Severus Worldwide. Check them out- there are worse causes to contribute to.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Match It For Pratchett
Match It For Pratchett
The SF community has come up with a LOT of ways to help fight Alzheimers, in wake of Terry Pratchett's diagnosis. There's even a cool t-shirt to buy for a good cause!
My (Jewish) husband couldn't believe how well he nailed this
Jewlicious � Blog Archive � Stuff Jewish People Like
I can say from my own experience that "Ailment OneUpmanship" is NOT a myth. Funny as anything, and if you haven't checked out Stuff White People Like yet, do!
(With apologies to ck, who I originally called a "she".!)
I want to see this!
Television | Poignant "Autism" has joyful message | Seattle Times Newspaper
Autism: The Musical. About a group of autistic kids who put on a musical, and it sounds like it might even be fairly autism positive. Should be interesting!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Cancer victim Chantal Sebire found dead at home | The Daily Telegraph
Cancer victim Chantal Sebire found dead at home | The Daily Telegraph
I admire her so much for what she tried to do to get euthanasia legalized, but I'm glad for her that her pain is over.
Diary of a pedalist
Trauma Queen � Diary of a pedalist
Para-bikes...the experience of an EMT on bicycle duty. I love Kal :-)
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
The Joy of Autism: In Adam's Words...
The Joy of Autism: In Adam's Words...
Another amazing video from Estee Klar-Wolfond and her son Adam at the Joy of Autism.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
At least she has a PhD from Google- Jenny McCarthy hits Canada
Jenny McCarthy on CityTV Toronto talking about autism Mar. 14th 2008
I don't even know what to say when I see her, but this is a good rebuttal to pretty much anything she says. It upsets me more than I can say that a lot of people now consider her the "face" of autism parents.
Biff's Question Song (Stand-up Comedy)
This is great...I'd never even heard of it before! "Biff" from Back to the Future answers all of your questions.
YouTube - Biff's Question Song (Stand-up Comedy)
via List of the Day
Wow- I'd hate to see what he would have done to my kids
PUBLIC ENEMY NO.1 - New York Post
CITY SUED FOR CUFFING 4-YR.-OLD NAP NIXERS
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Wellcome Image Awards 2008 - Gallery
Fascinating images showing the best in new medical imaging techniques.
This is the internal structure of an HIV particle, shown through cryo-electron tomography.
There are some spectacular images, that certainly change the way that we look at the human body.
Wellcome Image Awards 2008 - Gallery
I Am Joe's Functioning Label
Asperger Square 8: I Am Joe's Functioning Label
Fascinating post about autism, via Ballastexistenz
Friday, March 14, 2008
Friday dose of weird/cute animals
I have no idea what some of these are, but they're interesting, at least!
Dark Roasted Blend: Funny Animals, Part 10
When a Brain Scientist Suffers a Stroke - Well - Tara Parker-Pope - Health - New York Times Blog
Unbelievable video. It's one of the most interesting talks that I've ever seen, and well worth 18 minutes of your time if you're at all interested in how the brain works.
When a Brain Scientist Suffers a Stroke - Well - Tara Parker-Pope - Health - New York Times Blog
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Parents: 'Ashley treatment' successful - UPI.com
Parents: 'Ashley treatment' successful - UPI.com
A follow-up to a difficult story from last year. I wouldn't presume to judge whether they did the right thing or not, but it also seems that "Ashley's" quality of life is better now.
There are an incredible amount of difficult decisions to make when you're raising kids with special needs, to say the least.
Autism and vaccines | Salon News
Autism and vaccines | Salon News
Excellent article on the recent vaccine decision
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
I'm doing my happy dance
CaringBridge.org - niebler
My daughter got an all-clear on her 3 year cancer anniversary yesterday, and we're now down to yearly checkups! It's hard to believe that it was 3 years ago.
We are so blessed, and so very, very lucky.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Anchor Vs. Reporter
Anchor Vs. Reporter
There's obviously a little bit of history here.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Brilliant!
Food Court Musical at Improv Everywhere
I am not usually a fan of Improv Everywhere, but this is brilliant. Watch the video first, and then check out their webpage for the backstory.
Animal Magnetism: 9 Critters that owe their names to celebrities
mental_floss Blog � Animal Magnetism: 9 Critters that owe their names to celebrities
I knew about Gary Larson, but I had no idea about Harrison Ford and Jerry Garcia. Cool!
(This is one of my favourite blogs, by the way- there's always something interesting going on there).
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Sci-Fi Techs Versus The Iraq War
SuicideGirls > News > Geek > Sci-Fi Techs Versus The Iraq War
Wow- 10 Trans-Atlantic tunnels and an orbital hotel for part of the price of the Iraq war? That's sad.
Saturday, March 08, 2008
Possibly the stupidest idea I've ever seen
Tree jewelery. It has to be a joke.
http://copyranter.blogspot.com/2008/03/tree-jewelry-yes-tree-jewelry.html?
http://listoftheday.blogspot.com/2007/10/found-porn.html
Found porn is always funny...I don't know whether I like electric willies or the manhole cover better :-)
http://listoftheday.blogspot.com/2007/10/found-porn.html
Friday, March 07, 2008
Syringe Fights
Fun in the Emergency Department
Syringe Fights � WhiteCoat Rants
10 Most Beautiful Bridges in the World
Neatorama � Blog Archive � 10 Most Beautiful Bridges in the World
A pleasant surprise to find a local bridge in there!
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Monday, March 03, 2008
A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver: Vignettes From The ER
A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver: Vignettes From The ER
A great post from Ambulance Driver...the old lady is hysterically funny.
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Iraq war could cost more than World War Two, says top economist | the Daily Mail
Iraq war could cost more than World War Two, says top economist | the Daily Mail:
"For example, the war costs as much every four hours as the annual research budget for autism."
Now I'm depressed. Not that I wasn't before, but that sure puts my life in perspective.
You've got to hand it to Fox news...they really never lose sight of their goals
YouTube - Fox News Runs Obama Rally Video During Sex Offender Story
I wonder how that production meeting went down..."and near the end, we'll just have a quick flash to Obama!" Weird.
Saturday, March 01, 2008
My Menopause Blog � My Menopause Blog: Obit For My Period
My Menopause Blog � My Menopause Blog: Obit For My Period
I'm really enjoying this woman's writing :-)
Thursday, February 28, 2008
TED 2008: How Good People Turn Evil, From Stanford to Abu Ghraib
TED 2008: How Good People Turn Evil, From Stanford to Abu Ghraib
Some extremely disturbing new pictures from Abu Ghraib that I wish I hadn't looked at, but a fascinating talk.
More feedback for CBS as Lowe's pulls advertising from Big Brother
2008 February � The “R” Word Campaign
(This looks like a good website too!)
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Blind Irishman sees with the aid of son's tooth in his eye - Yahoo! News
Blind Irishman sees with the aid of son's tooth in his eye - Yahoo! News
I think that this is possibly the oddest medical headline that I've seen, and that's saying something.
Medical student gives a speech to the families of those who have donated their bodies for study purposes
vitum medicinus ::: a life of medicine: This memorial service is unique in that it is so much more.
I can't count the number of people that I know who are organ donors, but refuse to check off the "give my body for study" box on their form as they think that all that medical students are going to do is play pranks with their bodies. I think that I'll save a copy of this speech.
YouTube - "Unforgettable" - Trailer
This looks like a fascinating documentary. I'm always amazed at my daughters' memory skills...it's not unusual for either of them to come out with statements such as "Remember when we went to the park on August 18th, 1999 and met the little boy with the blue overalls and purple shirt? He was cool." It makes them rather difficult to deal with sometimes, as you definitely can't forget promises that you've made, or explanations that you've given!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Teen Brain May Be Wired for Moodiness
Teen Brain May Be Wired for Moodiness
I don't think that this is really a surprise to any parent.
Great Wired article on autism
Autism Blog � Mainstream Media & Autism : � Autism news and opinion
(you can download it as a .pdf)
Sunday, February 24, 2008
The Craziness You've Heard People Say in Their Sleep
The Craziness You've Heard People Say in Their Sleep:
"Apparently I talk in my sleep as well. According to my manager, and corroborated by my phone's outgoing call log, I attempted to call off work one morning because I didn't like the smell of peaches."
Some of these are great. Of course, my husband regularly tries to protect us from the Russian Revolutionaries who are apparently coming to sack our house, find recipes for cake for when the Queen comes over later that day, and insists that I write reports for a company that doesn't exist, so maybe I have a finer appreciation for them.
And my daughter just told me that when her asthma was bothering her the other night I told her to go and get her puffer from the gas station in the basement.
Apparently someone's not familiar with the effects of brownies
List Of The Day: Video Of The Day: Stoned 911 Call
And yes, obligatory rant about how they weren't charged because he was a police officer, but it's a pretty funny video :-)
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
Hubble peers into the Great Eye of Sauron | The Register
Hubble peers into the Great Eye of Sauron | The Register
Worth it just for the headline, but the picture is pretty amazing too.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
My spam of the day
Email: "Hello Jeanette!
Create voluptuous and dramatically defined lashes with no clumps in sight with NEW Define-A-Lash® Volume Mascara."
I'd like to thank them, because it is a priority in my life at the moment. After all, with one kid suffering from pneumonia, neurotic kid off on a 3 day field trip with monster bullies from school, and my son eating himself and attacking everyone else in sight, my main thought when I get up in the morning IS how to improve my lashes.
I guess that it's an improvement over telling me that my penis isn't big enough to satisfy my girlfriend.
Maybelline New York: Products: Define-A-Lash Volume Mascara
I am in love
Apartment Therapy New York | AT Europe: London Close-up - The Amazing Staircase
We live in a massive house at the moment, and there is STILL not space for all of my books. This is going on the wishlist.
Coolest kid toy EVER!
A dinosaur that you can ride on that MOVES.
Yes, children need to play outside, use their imaginations, and not be tied to bought toys...etc. etc. But damn, I want one of these. In adult size. I may have to start a day care just so that I can justify getting one.
I am in love
Since my grill is currently buried under 3 feet of snow, and I am a carnivore, I WANT ONE!
Good Eatin: A Steak Toaster. Did You Hear Me? I Said a Steak Toaster
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
The Next Slum?
The Next Slum?
Very interesting article. If you're at all interested in this topic, I'd also recommend the documentary "The End of Suburbia". While it's about peak oil and what could possibly happen to society when oil becomes more expensive and less available, there are also some fascinating ideas about the future of suburbia, and new things that are happening in urban planning.
Yayyy- Stephen Fry has a podcast!
Stephen Fry � Blog Archive � PODGRAMS
He's one of my favourites :-)
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Absolutely terrifying
I generally think that police do the best job that they can, but I sure wouldn't want to fall into the hands of this sheriff's office.
YouTube - Everything by the Book
Friday, February 15, 2008
Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle
Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle
Just keep clicking on it...I laughed.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Why are pageant people such freaks?
Tyra : Pageant Mom Insults Young Feminist's Love Of A Good Book
Telling a girl that she reads too much? Odd.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Trauma Queen � Fuck study.
Trauma Queen � Fuck study.
A great hamster video from Kal at Trauma Queen.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Damn, if you even vaguely like CCR, don't watch this.
A view from the mushroom...: <u> I wanna gnu, have you ever seen Lorriane.</u>
I will never hear this song the same way again.
If you know any autistic adults, please encourage them to fill out this survey
Study on Adult Sexuality in Autistic Individuals
There is so little information on sexuality and autistic individuals, and it certainly becomes a more pressing issue as our children age.
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