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Deaf Heart, confidentiality, vagueness, and transparency

There is currently a discourse within the American Deaf community about the resignation of two Deaf members of the board of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). The members who resigned, Lewis Merkin and Naomi Sheneman, say that the confidentiality agreements they signed when they joined the board prevent them from discussing in detail what happened that they felt they had to resign. They say, vaguely, that they were reprimanded for something they did that was a trifling matter within the norms of Deaf culture, and that, in general, they do not feel the RID board has a Deaf Heart. The resigning members, and others who support embracing the values of Deaf Heart and Native View, demand more Deaf leadership in RID and more transparency from RID.

In an attempt to understand the term Deaf Heart, and to catch up on the conversation regarding Deaf members of the RID board, I sought, watched, and collected a playlist of videos about Deaf Heart on YouTube. I also Googled ‘Deaf Heart’ and read and listed two articles below (actually, I had read one of them when it came out last month, and I’m still not sure I understand). I’m sure this is not the complete discourse on Deaf Heart and the Deaf RID board member resignations; this is just all I was able to find. If you know of any other vlogs or blog posts I should add, please let me know. In the meanwhile, I hope these references help others who want to get the news and listen to the discourse.

Each of these videos touches upon the concepts of Deaf Heart and/or Native View, though none of them defines it. The first video in this playlists seeks clarification from the diverse membership of the Deaf community (including Deaf people, interpreters both hearing and deaf, people with Deaf family members, social service providers, and others) about Deaf Heart. Deanna Donaldson, the author of this first vlog, requests answers to four questions about Deaf Heart, and invites vloggers to make additional comments for up to two minutes. Her invitation goes out to Houston, Texas, but as it is on the World Wide Web it is a good prompt for vloggers everywhere, and I encourage people to post video responses. I would like to see what people have to say about this thing called Deaf Heart.

An observation that might make for another whole blog post is the vagueness in which these vloggers couch their discussion of these confidential issues. Anyone who thinks ASL is not a vague language, or there is no vagueness in ASL, will see that people can in fact use ASL to be vague. I invite those who know ASL — which, by the way, you have to do to be able to watch these videos (sorry) — to note the vague language and tell me what you see.

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The -isms & -ists of Oralism & Oralists

Since so many people responded on my blog to the first video about this topic, “Re Oralism vs Speaking” that I embedded in a blog post, I have been responding and thinking about this issue. One thing that stands out for me is the meaning of the suffices -ism and -ist. These can simply mean “system” or “practitioner” but they also have loaded connotations of strong belief systems and prejudices– and the people who espouse such attitudes and prejudices.

My view is that there is nothing wrong with any mode of communication, be it ASL, signed English, or speaking and speechreading. Although I realize that “oralism” is a hot-button issue with many deaf people for whom it carries heavy emotional associations, I believe that if all of that emotional baggage is put aside, it can be seen that speaking and speechreading are simply ways of communicating. (To quote from William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, “…there is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so.”)

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Dennis Cokely "Culturally Rich Realities" Workshop

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This was the first time I had photographed a presenter giving a workshop in sign language. Those who know American Sign Language (ASL) can guess what Dr. Dennis Cokely was talking about. Those who don’t know ASL– well, they can have even more fun guessing. I don’t want to give away the content of his workshop to those who know ASL; rather, I encourage them to take his workshop themselves! As for those who don’t know ASL, there would be so much lost in translation if I simply said, “Dr. Cokely is signing X,” that I would be guilty of oversimplifying his message. And his workshop “Interpreting Culturally Rich Realities” is all about not oversimplifying any interpretation! I thank Dr. Cokely for his permission to photograph him as he worked.

While I don’t want to give too much of his workshop away, I do want to use these photos to help myself and others who took his workshop recall some of this repeated points. One of the things Dr. Cokely repeatedly discussed was having multiple lexical items in one’s “mental files” to choose from when confronted with signs or words that represented “culturally rich realities,” or words that are not easily conveyed from one culture/language to another in a 1:1 ratio.

As a photographer of a speaker presenting in ASL, I used the textual analysis and predictive skills I’ve developed as an interpreter to study Dr. Cokely’s rhetorical devices so that I would be prepared with my camera to capture him at the very moment when he would repeat one of his themes. As an instructor, he was very deft at using repetition to drive home a point.

You may view my set of photos of Dennis Cokely on Flickr.

Thoughts on “pre-screening” ITP candidates

The “attitude” of an interpreter toward ASL and Deaf Culture is highly valued by the deaf consumers we serve. Hence, an ASL ITP should teach the attitudes and cultural values that are desired by deaf consumers. Some say that one way to weed out “unsuitable types” from ITP’s and from the interpreting field is to pre-screen candidates to ITP’s to check for personality suitability. I disagree with this. I believe it is prejudiced and discriminating to disallow students to enter an ITP based on some personality inventory delivered and interpreted by people who are not licensed psychologists. For that matter, even if one brought in licensed psychologists to “pre-screen” candidates, I would be offended.

Some people claim that deaf consumers “used to” naturally select interpreters who were suitable and weed out those who are not, but “so much has changed in the last several years” that the deaf culture is no longer fulfilling this function and that it now must be taken up by college faculty. For one thing, where is the evidence that the deaf community no longer weeds out unsuitable interpreters? There are still many processes by which deaf consumers can assert control over who interprets for them. If enough deaf consumers refuse to work with an interpreter, that interpreter will not work. There are grievance processes in place. I would bet that most ITP’s don’t even have the luxury of turning away students because not that many people are clamoring to become ASL interpreters. If you teach in a community that really has that many people who want to become ASL interpreters, why not allow them into the program, teach them what they need to know, send them on their way, and let the free market sort them out? (more…)


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Emilia Clarke’s Brother Bennet Clarke Is A Cameraman On Game Of Thrones

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Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen) has done some romantic scenes multiple men over the course of Game of Thrones: Jason Momoa (Khal Drogo), Michiel Huisman (Daario Naharis), and recently Kit Harrington (Jon Snow). Doing any romantic scene with Harrington was particularly hard for Clarke since the two are actually really good friends in real life. What’s more is that Harrington’s wife, who happened to be Rose Leslie (Ygritte), a previous love interest of Jon Snow is also close friends with the two. But this is not the only awkward thing for Emilia Clarke on set.

It turns out that her elder brother Bennet Clarke has become a cameraman of the TV show Game of Thrones. It’s quite easy to imagine the level of awkwardness that Clarke would feel while shooting an intimate scene with the actor.

Having A Brother On The Shoot Is Not Always Fun

Bennet Clarke is a camera assistant on the sets of Game of Thrones. She had to steer him away from the set whenever she was shooting romantic scenes with Kit Harrington. She revealed this information on her recent shoot of Jimmy Kimmel Live. Clarke says Bennet would tease her during the shoots saying “Oh, I’ll swing by”. Which she really was never in favor of as it would have made things more awkward if Bennet actually had to shoot her romantic scenes. When Jimmy Kimmel asked her who would be more embarrassed if they were to work on those scenes together? She said with laughter:

Definitely Him.

Going Behind The Scenes With Bennet Clarke

Bennet Clarke does not have many collections of photos on his Instagram profile however there are some amazing photos of the Game of Thrones Set. The senior Clarke shared a fun fact that The Red Dragon cameras given to Game of Thrones are named after Danny’s dragons.

He also shared a behind the scenes picture of Day 1 shoot for season 8.

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Ladies’ Night Out

Friday had come—pay day,
Ladies’ night out for the three musketeers,
Or so they’ve been nick-named by their husbands.
A car with two boisterous women inside pulled up the driveway.
The horn honked raucously.
A younger woman came out of the house and climbed in
While waving goodbye to Mr. Goodbar, the nosy neighbor,
And the three musketeers were off.

Turning onto Fifth Avenue,
They arrived at their favorite shopping mall and piled out.
Wandering store to store, the women relived their teen years once again.
Doris found herself a new dress.
Kit-Kat (Katherine) got lost in mounds of classic movies.
And the youngest of the trio, Baby Ruth,
Was selected to receive a free mani-pedi!
To celebrate, her girlfriends took her to the jewelry store for something special.

Hours later, Mr. Goodbar could hear snickers, giggles, and chuckles
As the car returned to the driveway.
Baby Ruth got out and said good night to her friends,
Then entered the house and called out,
“Oh, Henry! You won’t believe what I found tonight!
Isn’t it lovely!”

Written in response to Lillian’s “Brand Name Noodling” challenge at d’Verse Poets’ Pub. I chose the candy bar category and wove ten name brands into my poem: Pay Day, 3 Musketeers, Mr. Goodbar, 5th Avenue, Kit Kat, Baby Ruth, Mounds, Chuckles, and Oh, Henry!

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So many possibilities – The Last Jedi

If you’re reading this there is a very good chance you’ve had a crazy TLJ day just like I have. First the TLJ tickets drop and then the new theatrical poster releases and lastly, the trailer itself.

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Anti Reylo vs … Me?

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I’ve started using Instagram as a way to connect with fellow Star Wars fans. One of the posts I made on Instagram seemed to really get up someone’s nose regarding the whole “Reylo” relationship that Kylo Ren and Rey fans are hoping will happen in The Last Jedi. I will reiterate that I AM not a supporter of either group in this – my support goes to the Star Wars fandom as a whole, not any particular group. It wasn’t my intention to do or say anything that would offend people but I guess if you post something, anything online you’re fair game for criticism whether you welcome it or not.

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Tales of the Jedi – Golden Age of the Sith

I’ve started reading all of the Old Republic comics. I decided that if I want to understand as much as I can about the Star Wars universe, I might as well start at the beginning. These comics also have relevance to SWTOR (the game that I play) and it’s actually pretty cool getting to see who all of the important characters were and what their roles were in the SW galaxy as a whole. Now I can look at the armour sets in the game and know the background behind the characters that wore it.

My Star Wars addiction knows no bounds it seems. I have now become a member of the Marvel website and I am subscribing to read their comics. I’ve actually always been a huge comic and manga fan so I am happy to be going back to my “roots” so-to-speak.

Anakin Skywalker vs Darth Vader

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The inner conflict between light and dark is a constant theme used many times in the Star Wars universe. Why do we enjoy watching someone struggling with their “inner demons” so much? I think it’s because it’s much safer for us to navigate the darker side of the psyche with fictional characters.

In Anakin Skywalker’s story we are able to see how the inner conflict of one character can influence so many others; Padme, Obi-wan, and even the Jedi order itself. I have always revered the way Anakin suffered for so long without giving in until the conflict was finally too much to bear. Think about it. Whilst we may not face the same kind of struggles as Anakin, we are constantly exposed to situations in life where our choices influence not only our own paths but the paths of others. We are both Anakin and Vader every single day. From this post on Instagram. Image Credit.

The Balance

This ideology of Good versus Evil, Dark versus Light. Does it really need to be there? If I decide to paint myself White and act with cruelty and malice, would it make any difference if I was painted white or yellow or green? No, it would not. And the opposite is also true. Therefore, for me, it is beyond the dark and the light and goes deeper. The Eastern principle of Yin and Yang fits the Star Wars characters so much better than light and dark. One cannot exist without the other, a person cannot be whole without both influences present and a star cannot shine without the darkness. Taken from this post of mine on Instagram. Image credit.

The varied “flavours” of Social Media

Since throwing myself headfirst into the maelstrom that is social media, I’ve come to learn that not all social media platforms are actually “social”. I’ve also learned that each social media platform has it’s own “flavour” and not all of them are going to whet your appetite. In fact, some of them will leave you wondering “what the hell?” more times than you can count. Continue reading → The varied “flavours” of Social Media


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Sexual harassment can happen to anyone and at any time in the workplace. Supervisors, employees, and customers can all either be victims or perpetrators of harassment in the work place. Employees can be harassed by anyone in the workplace. In the modern world half of the women in the workplace have experienced some form of harassment. The issue of harassment also affects employees in the form of high staff turnover,   and lack of individual or team productivity. Sexual harassment is a serious issue in the work environment since it can affect even the employees who have not fallen victim to the vice. This course aims at providing an understanding of what every employee and employer needs to know on the matter sexual harassment.

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Good morning!

A beautiful clear day greeted us here on the Garden Route this morning making it easy to put a “smile on your dial”.

Today is a very special day for the whole of South Africa as today we celebrate Mandela Day by giving back to those around us and especially those in need with 67 minutes of service.

Many people take Mandela Day a step further and celebrate July as Mandela month.

The Good News, South Africa featured a lovely article on the Mandela bikers. These lovers of two wheels and a roaring engine have been travelling through South Africa to help bring awareness to gender issues and lend a helping hand (literally) at various places in need. Helping included painting buildings, tending vegetable gardens and lots more.

See the full story here

Not forgetting the man that inspired all this, Tata Madiba – may you get well soon and enjoy resting in your own home – it is our turn to take South Africa to better places now!

Also seen on The Good News – Some of South Africa’s top executives are doing their part for youth development and crime fighting- this time on two wheels and no engines. The Change a Life cycle tour kicked off recently in Kwazulu Natal. The tour helps raise funds for various crime fighting initiatives including youth offender mentorships.

See the full story here

Coming closer to home, I read a very interesting blog by Alistair Grant about the Robberg Vlei (right here in Plett) and its wildlife. The vlei sounds like a nature lovers and birders paradise!

Our featured photograph (showing a semi aerial view of the vlei area0 is courtesy of the Eden to Addo Initiative, as seen on

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And on a much less serious note – no more dry last minute braais!

Plettenberg Bay can now legally sell liquor on Sundays – see the full article in the CXpress or online

Please remember to drink responsibly.

I hope you too find these articles interesting and inspiring.

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  • A healthy habit of eating salad about 7 times a week is a bit counterproductive if the greens are drenched in dressing.  Reducing the amount of salad dressing from three tablespoons to one will lead to savings of more than 1000 calories a week – and the loss of about 16 pounds in a year.
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India link to Sri Lanka Easter attack? Suspects travelled to Kashmir & Kerala, obtained training in terrorism, says island nation’s Army chief

Colombo: Some of the people who carried out serial blasts in Sri Lanka had travelled to India and possibly obtained training in terrorism in Kashmir and Kerala.

Sri Lanka’s army chief Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayke claimed this during an interview with the BBC.

Indian security agencies have been pursuing the link since shortly after the attacks in the island nation.

The army commander said the bombers had gone to India, travelling to Bangalore, Kashmir and Kerala state, according to the information available with Sri Lanka authorities.

Asked about the possible aim of those visits, Senanayke replied: “It would have been for some sort of training or to establish links with other organisations outside the country”.

In India, counter-terror agencies such as the National Investigation Agency have conducted searches in parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where they have picked up several people for suspected links to the Islamic State – the Syria-based terror group that claimed liability for the attack.

According to Indian officials who have not to be named, at least two of the suicide bombers had travelled to India in 2017.

A Union home ministry official did not comment on the Sri Lanka Army chief’s remark.

“Sri Lanka hasn’t shared any such information with us. Importantly, Sri Lankan security agencies themselves have ruled this out after investigation,” a senior official in the security establishment, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said.

Till now, Indian investigators have not mentioned a Kashmir link to the Lankan bombers, though leads were still being followed.

One of the key suspects who is believed by Indian officials to have visited India is Islamic preacher Maulvi Zahran Bin Hashim – leader of Sri Lanka National Towheed Jama’at (NTJ) and the ringleader of Easter Sunday attackers.


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62 years of DB

Post by GeoffDEAL » Mon Apr 09, 2012 1:04 pm

This year is 62 of David Browns only on this farm any others with only DBs for a long time ? 1690t 1394 1494 1200 1200 30c and two 30c to restore first was a cropmaster new in 1950 it was traded on the 30c also had a red 990 was traded on a 1200 my father also had a x engine Case some years before the DBs would be great to still have that !

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Post by richbug » Mon Apr 09, 2012 4:19 pm

Family has had DBs of some sort on the place since the late 60's, but have had other makes too, mostly Case.
Users: 780, 1210 Bottle Opener, 1494 4wd open station with 74L, 990, 1394, 1194 High Clearance, another 1394, 1194 LCG, 1290 with 56L, 900, 885 with LS8, 885, 1190

1200, 900 projects, 780,

Parts: 3800, 1200, 1394, 1412, 1490, 770, 885, 990SEL, Red 990I,

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RE: 62 years of DB

Post by GeoffDEAL » Sun May 13, 2012 10:21 am

Hi again any long time DB owners out there

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RE: 62 years of DB

Post by maverick » Sun May 13, 2012 12:19 pm

46 years of DBs on our place.
1966 880 Selectamatic
1972 990
1967 880 parts

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Post by calvin » Sun May 13, 2012 12:25 pm

In our family it has been about 50-60 years of db grandad bought a d25 new.
3 pot , 4 pot and the MIGHTY 6 POTT!

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Post by tomwill » Sun May 13, 2012 12:35 pm

Our family has had David Browns for 58 years Jan 1954 my Father bought a new DB 30D SERIES one he worked it for 15000 hours the tractor is now in Sydney getting restored.Cheers Tom Williams

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Post by Guest » Sun May 13, 2012 12:40 pm

When my Father started farming in his own right, buying the farm that he worked on for 16 years preivious, in March of 1961 he started with a secondhand 1956 30D which was traded back to the dealer for a brand new Selectamatic 880 in April of 1967. Then came the need for a loader tractor whereupon a second hand fully refurbished 4 cylinder 880 Implematic with AL2 front loader, bucket and fork was purchased in 1969. That tractor did many years trouble free service, cleaning out dung every spring from the covered yard that the cows over wintered in and was 5 feet deep and took several days to clean out. It also did a lot of field work and loading bales with a Lawrence Edwards 'Perry Loader'. This tractor broke a crank whilst rolling ploughed ground one day and was then, as it was, traded back for an 885 VQ with L8 power loader, fork and bucket in 1976, it was only 2 years old and that one was used until 1997 when I gave up milking and replaced with an E plate 1394 with QD90 loader. In 1978 we bought a brand new 995 VQ2 trading back the 880 Selectamatic that was by this time well worn out. The 995 was replaced in 1995 with a Second hand 1983 1394 which was kept until 1996 when sold on privateley and replaced with a much cheaper to buy, a 1983 1490 2wd which I still have. The 1394 and QD90 loader was sold when I started letting my land out. I still needed a handy loader tractor and found privateley a pre-Q 1212 with L12 front loader and bought in 1998 a very low hours 1294 on a B plate. These tractors, the 1212, 1294 and 1490 I still have. So, that's continuous David Brown tractor use on the same farm from March 1961 to date, 51 years.

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Post by philipday » Sun May 13, 2012 3:16 pm

My father bought his first DB 950 in 1960/61 straight from DB's London Showroom where it had spent two years impressing foreign dignatories. It was replaced in the showroom by one of the new 950 implematics and was a bargain at Â£450-00 to say it was two years or so old but was unused.It was joined by a 990 implematic in 1965 and then a 996 in 1972 and a 1212 in 1980, the latter three have since gone to tractor heaven but the 950 remains and has been joined by a 780,885 and 1212.Our main tractor now is a John Deere 6520 with all the DB's having to play some part throughout the year on our dairy farm.

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Post by gixxermatt » Sun May 13, 2012 9:29 pm

we had our 1st db in early 60s, was a 950 from then on we have had 990 imp, 990 sel, 885, 780, 1200 , 995, 996,1212, 1412 , 1290 , 1690 , 1690 t x 2 ,1394x 2 , 1594 x 2 . in my collection / on farm now is 5 990s,780,885 1190 995x2 delux, 2290, 1494 still use most off em occasionly, carried the case make until last year when we got a valtra n series
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Post by thomasven » Wed May 16, 2012 9:20 pm

we had a diesel cropmster and a db albion trailer which was the first tipping trailer in the area! then we traedd in the cropmaster and got a 30D then we tradded that in and got a 900 then that was traded in for a 950 then we traded that for a 990 implematic with a loader then we bought a second hand 880 implematic which was soon changed for a 880 selectamatic which we still have today then we traded in the 990 for a 1200 then we bought a 1210 q cab which we still have today then we traded in the 1200 for a 1210 with vq cab then we traded in the 1210 vq for a whitr 1494 which was sold last year we then strayed for a little while and bought a zetor 7745 which was then changed for a renault ares 550rx then i recently bought a db1200 and a db 25d
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It’s our last full day up north, we’ve got things to do! We pack up the Jeep with beach towels, food, cold drinks and head toward Sturgeon Bay.  After a picnic lunch we cruise through tunnel of trees on our way to Harbor Springs; we park by the water then explore the quaint little town on foot. More than a century old, this waterfront community was once a thriving port-of-call for steam ferries and passenger ships carrying people from Detroit and Chicago to Little Traverse Bay. At one time a lumber mill, gristmill and toothpick factory took up real estate at the head of the harbor. Today beautiful historic structures grace the community, people come from all over to enjoy swimming, sandy beaches, boating, fishing and golfing.

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Going south on M 119 we then turn west on 31, Stafford’s Bay View Inn is our landmark, making a left on Encampment, we are now in Bay View. Founded in 1875 the Bay View Association of the United Methodist Church  is nestled into 337 terraced acres featuring more than 30 public buildings, nearly 450 cottages and 2 inns that have been in operation since the early 1900’s. Originally formed as part of the Methodist Camp Meeting movement, it is now part of the Chautauqua movement. Educational programs of lectures and music began in 1886, in time programs for children and classes were added. By the late 1800’s Bay View Association had a Chautauqua series summer university attracting tens of thousands of visitors to the “intellectual and scientific culture and the promotion of the cause of religion and morality.” During this time the early “tent city” was transformed into the lovely Victorian resort community you see today.

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The best way to experience Bay View is to stroll the shady, tree-lined lanes, taking in gingerbread laden cottages finished with crisp white trim, screen doors and lacy curtains. Each cottage is a different color; sunflower yellow, navy blue, white, grey. Rocking chairs and wicker furniture fill expansive porches, baskets of flowers hang from fancy trim, red geraniums fill a flower box. A sky blue beauty literally matches the sky today, the third floor of the turret is open to the outdoors, the view must be spectacular. Grand cottages are reached by concrete steps built into the hill, fish scale siding, ornate railings and gobs of spindles adorn the residences. Leaseholders are here from May through October, the community is closed November through April and the cottages must be vacated.

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Our walk continues, we pause at the Happiness Is….. cottage decked out in bright yellow, orange and green, just looking at it really does make you happy. American, state and college flags shift in the breeze, many cottages are in the hands of third and fourth generations of a family. We come to the cottage I consider the Queen of all the Victorians, you can see it from 31, it’s this rambling, gorgeous, burgundy and cream doll house plastered with fine Victorian details, the wrap around porch is stunning. In the campus area all is quiet at Evelyn Hall and the John M Hall auditorium. A small group of tuxedo and gown wearing teenagers have gathered at the Terrace Inn. The front doors are open, we follow the trail of concrete stairs to the lobby, tonight is the local prom, it’s being held in the 1911 restaurant inside the Inn. The room is magnificent; the wooden floor gleams, columns are wrapped in white lights, wooden beams criss cross the ceiling, crystal chandeliers glow, they’re going to have a wonderful time.

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Although the Bay View Association is only open to Christians, all of the programs are open to the public including the nationally renowned Music Festival which has been running for over 100 years. You are welcome to attend Sunday morning worship services, weekday religion and life lectures and musical performances.  There’s a real sense of tranquility here, folks work in their garden, sit in a comfy chair drinking lemonade, everybody waves or says hello. The view of the bay is stunning. It’s exactly the way I imagine summers were a century ago.

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A little further west is Bay Harbor. For more than 100 years, a cement plant and mining operations filled over 1,200 acres and 5 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline; industry left leaving a no-mans land of vacant, scarred property some described as a moonscape on Little Traverse Bay. In 1993 David V Johnson began the task of turning this forgotten land into one of the most luxurious residential communities in existence, it became the largest land reclamation project in North america. You’d never imagine it to be anything other than the extraordinary, year-round resort we see today. The greater community is made up of low-density neighborhoods, nature preserves, a marina, golf course and business district, all on the water’s edge. The Village Hotel offers boutique hotel rooms with a panoramic view of the bay. A small shopping area includes high-end boutiques, eateries and a coffee shop. The water is a deep turquoise, perfectly landscaped homes are carved into the natural setting, it looks like a postcard.

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After a little r & r back in Charlevoix at the Earl Young cottage we are renting, we follow the tribe of sunset worshipers to the beach. I never tire of a Lake Michigan sunset, no two are the same. Sitting on a brick wall we watch as the sun descends, a lone wooden boat passes in the horizon. As the sun drops out of view the sky takes on the warm hues of summer; splendid, dazzling, memorable, as this whole trip has been. We close the night out in town at the Bridge Street Tap Room. Offering 32 taps of Michigan craft beer it takes us a few minutes to decide. Kris is having Short’s Soft Parade and I’m drinking Right Brain CEO Stout. We have fun thinking back over the last few days; the beautiful sights, tasty food and friendly people have made this a trip to remember.

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UP NORTH: From Tip to Traverse…..

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We awoke to the sound of absolutely nothing; all that peace and quiet, we slept later than planned, “Up North” will do that to you. Today would be spent in the Jeep, enjoying another scenic ride. We made the decision to take a direct route up to the ring finger area of the mitten, also known as Sturgeon Bay, then enjoy the slow pace and picturesque views along the water coming back down; this was a good plan. Lakeshore Drive runs along Sturgeon Bay for miles, the length of it remote beach, finally ending in Wilderness State Park. Cars pull off and park roadside; swim suit wearing pedestrians carry beach bags and towels, looking for their own private stretch of beach. It was hot, the temperature near 90 when we left Traverse City, the warm sand squeaking as we walked, the water clean and clear. Finding a spot not too close to anybody else we laid our towels out on the soft sand and sat down; again finding ourselves staring out into the aquamarine lake. I find it a daunting task grasping for words to describe such a scene; remarkable, dazzling, and resplendent come to mind. Lake Michigan is a force, a living, breathing entity, it draws me in and takes me under its spell; no matter how many times I see it, I can never get enough. The drive ahead will provide us with marvelous views of both lake and land; M-119, the Tunnel of Trees

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Because of our late start, it was already lunch time; Cross Village was just ahead, it is one of the oldest settlements in Michigan, but what has really put it on the map, so to speak, is a unique restaurant, built high on a bluff overlooking the big lake, serving Polish Food for over 90 years; this my friends is Legs Inn. Referred to as an “architectural marvel”, the building is the hard work and dream of one Stanley Smolak, a Polish immigrant who created the furniture and structure from tree stumps, limbs, roots, driftwood and stones he found in the surrounding area. Cross the threshold and enter a fantasy land of nature tamed into whimsical usefulness and purpose; tables, chairs, ceiling timbers and benches, it is an incredible sight! This was our first visit ever where there wasn’t a line to be seated. The business has grown through the years and now includes manicured gardens and outdoor dining; it was a perfect August day, we headed straight for the patio. Tourists mill about on the lush green lawn, posing for photos by the different hand carved totem poles, perennial beds, and most popular, standing by the wall that overlooks the lake. Service was swift; before we knew it we were scooping up forkfuls of bigos, golabki, and dutifully dipping pierogi into cups of sour cream. Along with the combination plate we indulged in apple and cheese nalesniki; everything was outstanding. No time to linger, we have over 27 miles of fantastic, twisty, and winding road ahead!

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At first glance the road appears to be a single lane, as a center line is non-existent; with a little give and take, it is accommodating to two-way traffic. Lining the roadway are mature trees giving you the feeling of driving through a forest; the largest ones actually meet over the road creating a tunnel. Adhering to the eastern shoreline, the pavement rewards us with awe-inspiring glimpses of Lake Michigan.

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We find ourselves in Good Hart; a series of small businesses make up the miniscule town. We park roadside, the appeal of the Northern Crepes cart too much to resist; something sweet to follow up our lunch. We stretch our legs with a walk through Primitive Images, a splendid cabin circa 1840 that was moved from Quebec and rebuilt on this spot. Beautiful pieces of furniture made from Birch, Willow and Hickory twigs, etched glass pieces, and an antler chandelier are all browse worthy. In the back the Good Hart and Soul Tea Room resides; we purchased cold drinks then retreat back outdoors for a simple, delicious, butter, sugar and cinnamon crepe. A Studio is filled with more good things, catering specifically to women; scarves, T-shirts, shoes and jewelry, it’s all lovely.  This charming little group of shops is totally unexpected and a fantastic find on a road that is a destination in itself.

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A little further south we find ourselves in a tight horseshoe curve known as Devil’s Elbow, the corners of Kris’s mouth tilt up in a grin as he maneuvers the Jeep. Here and there it is possible to pull over and take in the surroundings; the alluring waterscape, picture perfect farms, and gorgeous countryside. We arrive in Harbor Springs, a well-known resort town that looks like it would be right at home on the east coast. We drive up to the top of the bluff; a residential area with grand old homes and enjoy the remarkable view of Little Traverse Bay. Cutting back through town the sidewalks are crowded with tourists; cars drive up and down the main street in search of parking; wedding guests meander toward the large white tent near the lake.

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M-119 ends at Bayview, part of the Chautauqua movement, it was founded by a group of Methodists to be used as a retreat, it is sensational! There are said to be 440 cottages, most built in the high Victorian style. We parked by one of the community buildings and hit the pavement; you have to go on foot to see all of the amazing details. The array of colors make each cottage unique, many are surrounded by well-tended gardens; plan on spending at least an hour walking around. Now on US 31 we arrive in Petoskey; we ascend into the gaslight district with its wonderful view of the bay. Petoskey is the largest town on this coast, its quaint downtown area is made up of several blocks of shops, restaurants, hotels and cafes. If your sweet tooth is calling, there are plenty of places you can pick up some fudge or ice cream. A visit to American Spoon is a must; in addition to their vast selection of jams, jellies, sauces and salsa’s you can also indulge in Gelato or sorbet, yum!

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And onward we go…..In Charlevoix we check out the whimsical homes built by Earl A Young; the largest concentration located along Park Avenue, Clinton and Grant Streets. Built entirely of stone with cedar shake roofs, they are known as fairy or mushroom houses; no two are alike. As we walk I am continually pointing and saying “make sure you get a picture of that” door, or window or chimney. I’d love to see the inside! Next we take a quick stroll through downtown; standing on a strip of land that separates Lake Michigan from Lake Charlevoix, the vista is awe-inspiring; there needs to be a word  just for this! Throughout the entire day I have seen nothing but smiling faces; of course the ice cream and fudge may have something to do with that……When you visit this area the beauty gets right into your system; it soothes you. We planned the day as a drive, but each one of these attractive old-fashioned towns is worthy of a day spent roaming in and out of shops, a walk on the beach and a fabulous meal.

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After a stop at the condo to freshen up for dinner we mosey back to Traverse City for dinner. Because of the film festival everything is staying open late, lucky for us because it almost 10 pm. We wanted something light; FireFly on Cass has a broad menu that includes sushi, just what we were looking for. The place was packed, but a table for two was easy to come by. After a wonderful meal we roamed around on foot, the streets still thick with festival-goers. We popped into Phil’s on Front for coffee and dessert, if you like chocolate be sure to stop in any time of day….We split a piece of the Northern Star, along with really good coffee and live music it was a relaxing way to end a perfect day.

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ALEDO, Texas (CBS11)  – On this, the nine-year anniversary of the “Miracle on The Hudson,” the day US Airways flight 1549 landed in the Hudson river with 155 people on board, a North Texas woman is reflecting on the experience that changed her life.

US Airways Flight 1549 crashes in Hudson River. Rescue crews surround the US Airways plane where passengers can be seen being rescued on Hudson River. Airbus A320-214 flying this route struck a flock of Canada Geese during its initial takeoff, lost engine power and landed in the Hudson River off Midtown Manhattan.(Photo By: John Roca/NY Daily News via Getty Images)

Karin Rooney and her then-boyfriend Chris were visiting New York City for a fun few days to see friends and work on their personal relationship with one another.

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“Although we never said it was kind of a big trip with regards to figuring out where we were going,” said Rooney.

Soon after they took off from LaGuardia Airport the plane suffered a devastating bird strike.

Rooney remembered that moment saying, “The plane shook. I looked at Chris and I just knew something was wrong.”

All 155 people on board survived and it was that event that brought Rooney and her now husband Chris together.

The two married and live in Aledo now with their three children.

Rooney event wrote a book called, “Sink or Swim” about her ordeal.

While people like Karin and Chris have had their lives changed by the event aviation experts in Dallas are hoping it never happens to any other air travelers again.

Chris Perry from Dallas Love Field says they recorded 180 strikes at the airport in 2017.

He says the city has now purchased a $1.7 million infrared radar to help detect obstruction in the air space and detect it within a five-mile radius.

Perry added, “Just what we’re doing behind the scenes to try and help with safety and convenience around here at Love Field.”


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Isn’t it ironic…..don’t you think?

I’m in a ‘Jagged Little Pill’ kind of mood tonight.  It just seems like a lot is happening right now, and the upcoming holidays aren’t exactly helping my continual attempts to maintain balance in my life.  As much as I love spending time with my family (they are a pretty cool bunch, I must say), I would equally-as-much love to just have a peaceful quiet solo Thanksgiving – spent in bed with Chipotle & Netflix *insert fist pump*.  Ironic to some maybe…..but not so much to me.  I value my solo time like a prized possession.  Alas, my presence is expected elsewhere and my attempts at trying to provide some semblance of an alternate explanation for my desired whereabouts are being sorely misunderstood…..because people want to see me and I’m supposed to help cook…….& I don’t even particularly like to cook……  Le sigh.  And so I will be making the trek to fulfill my familial duties for the day & my solo vacay will have to be put on ‘pause’ for another occasion.  In the meantime, having Alanis to sing/scream along with in the car will certainly help make the car trip that much more enjoyable 🙂


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History of Morehouse College, written on the authority of the Board of Trustees, by Benjamin Brawley.

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This digital compilation was developed in support of the NYPL website, "The African American Migration Experience," a sweeping 500-year historical narrative from the transatlantic slave trade to the Western migration, the colonization movement, the Great Migration, and the contemporary immigration of Caribbeans, Haitians, and sub-Saharan Africans.

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Brawley, Benjamin Griffith (1882-1939) (Author)
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Date Issued: 1917
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Classical renormalization of the point charge

Date of Award

Summer 2016

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Engineering Physics

First Advisor

Dentcho A. Genov

The objective of this dissertation is to renormalize the electron's self-energy, which is paradoxically infinite as a consequence of its point-charge description. We seek renormalization through the notion of a polarizable vacuum, a non-constant permittivity of free-space. A self-consistent model is possible when following three simple ansatzes: the permittivity of free-space converges to the constant value Eo for large (classical) distances, the electric potential of the electron converges to the Coulomb potential for large (classical) distances, and the electron's mass is purely electromagnetic. The three ansatzes provide a self-consistent model that abides by classical electromagnetism, provides short range corrections to classical theory, and renormalizes the electron's self-energy to follow the energy-mass relation.

Corrections to the Coulomb potential necessarily implies interaction energy corrections, which would contribute spectral splitting of an atom, such as positron. For this reason, we calculate the energy levels of the positronium atom with the renormalized electric potential and compare the first order contribution to the so-called Darwin term of relativistic quantum mechanics. The Darwin term can be interpreted as a shaking or jittering of the electron. We were able to simultaneously account for classical Coulombic interaction, pair annihilation (for the first time classically), and agreement with the Darwinian energy shifts.


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Computational Analysis and Modeling

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Katie Evans

Calcium in its ionic form is very dynamic, especially in excitable cells such as muscle and brain cells, moving from the high concentration exterior of the cell to much lower concentrations inside the cell, where calcium is used as a second messenger. In brain cells, and neurons especially, calcium is a key signaling ion involved in memory and learning with excitatory neurotransmitters such as glutamate turning neurons "on." Glutamate excites the neurons in part by causing large and dynamic changes in the intracellular calcium concentration. While these dynamics are essential for normal signaling in the brain, excessive and sustained elevations in neuronal intracellular calcium are related to neuronal injury including long-term neurodegenerative processes. Helping to regulate these dynamics in the brain are the glial cells known as astrocytes. Astrocytes aids glutamate transporters, and in this way, diminish the time that neurons are exposed to glutamate, thus also shaping the calcium dynamics in neurons.

Here we describe an in vitro cell culture system composed of rat brain cortical neurons with different densities of astrocytes which we have used to statistically and mathematically analyze the intracellular calcium dynamics in individual neurons. With the proposed applied statistical and mathematical tools we now provide a system for predicting: 1) whether the order of repeated glutamate stimulation alters neuronal intracellular calcium dynamics and 2) how the presence of different densities of astrocyte modulates neuronal brain dynamics. We anticipate that this combined experimental/analytical approach will also have utility in understanding various brain diseases such as brain tumors.


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(Spoiler warning: This essay covers plot points of the recent L.O.E.G. storyline.)

Ok, can someone tell me just what the hell Alan Moore is doing??

The last few weeks saw the long awaited publication of LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN: CENTURY #3: 2009.  I believe that this brings the series to a close although Moore has announced that he may do “hidden cases” stories.  After reading this issue, all I can do is think, “What?  Is that it?”

The series’ first began in 1999 with a six issue limited series published by America’s Best Comics and seemed to make some sort of sense back then.  The League was a group of characters from literature who were brought together to fight a threat to the world.  Featuring Mina Harker (from Dracula), Allan Quatermain (from H. Rider Haggard’s novels), Captain Nemo (from Verne’s novels), the Invisible Man (from H.G Wells’ novel of the same name) and Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde (from Stevenson’s short novel), the League was successful in saving the day despite their differences and past demons. There were hints about previous Leagues having existed through the centuries made up of other legendary literary characters.  For all of its idiosyncrasies, it was a pretty straight forward plot and relatively easy to follow.

Even the second series seemed to make some sort of sense with the same team now taking on the Martians from H.G. Well’s War of the Worlds.  There was the usual amount of ‘in-jokes’ featuring other characters and concepts from literature but these didn’t get in the way of the story.  You could still enjoy the comic even if you didn’t know who everyone lurking in the panels was supposed to be.

That all changed with the third series, The Black Dossier.  Rather than a straight-forward story, Moore presents a sort of ‘sourcebook’ for the series which attempts to encapsulate previous events as well as taking the lead characters of Mina and Allan into the 1950’s.  The major shift came with the introduction of Moore’s version of the “The Blazing World”.

Originally conceived by Margaret Cavendish, the Duchess of Newcastle, in her 1666 novel, the Blazing World was a utopian kingdom in another world reachable through the North Pole.  In Moore, typically, it becomes much more and is overseen by Shakespeare’s wizard, Prospero from The Tempest.

Reading The Black Dossier is like drinking a Pan-Galactic Gargle-Blaster or “…like having your brain smashed out by a slice of lemon wrapped round a large gold brick”.  Simply said, other than the framing storyline with Mina and Allan, it just doesn’t make a whole lotta sense particularly if you haven’t grown up in England in the 40s and 50s.

Which is where everything starts to go wrong.

By the time that LOEG CENTURY #1: 1910 rolls around, this aspect takes over the series.  So much so that you can’t read it without having an atlas open next to you.  Supposedly, this first issue sets up the plot for the entire CENTURY series in that a wizard, Oliver Haddo (Moore’s equivalent to Aleister Crowley borrowed from W. Somerset Maugham’s novel, The Magician), is conspiring to bring forth a ‘Moonchild’ who will usher in an eon of unending terror.  The problem is that the first issue is a disjointed mess with characters who seem to have no idea what they’re doing and then several of them breaking into song while they’re doing it.

In CENTURY #2: 1969, ol’ Haddo is still trying to bring forth the Moonchild (after jumping through several bodies) and the League is still ineffectively trying to stop him.  Set in the backdrop of the psychedelic 60s, the characters run through a series of incidents that seem designed primarily for Moore to make commentaries than for any plot to be developed.  Other than Mina’s disappearance at the end, I don’t see much point to this issue at all.

Finally, in CENTURY #3: 2009, the Moonchild is revealed and there’s a big fight and then it’s all over leaving me, as a reader, wondering, “Why’d I bother with this?”

(Spoiler Alert)

After the end of the second Century volume, it comes as no surprise that the Moonchild is Moore’s warped version of Harry Potter.  I’m not a huge fan of the Potter franchise but, obviously, Moore is less so as his version ends up leaving a nasty taste in one’s mouth and I can’t help but think that Moore has an axe to grind here and does so with a measure of vindictiveness.  Not content to make Potter the villain, Moore has him wipe out virtually everything in the Potter-verse.  To make matters worse, Mina and Orlando (the only remaining members of the League) are sent by Prospero to stop the Moonchild.  (Allen shows up just in time to get barbequed.)  As they are fighting the giant Moonchild (why is he a giant?  Well, why not?), a shadowy figure emerges from the Blazing World and pretty much defeats the Moonchild all by herself.  The figure is a stand in for Mary Poppins who wields so much power that one wonders why Prospero didn’t just sent Mary in the first place.  The victory does not belong to the League or to the reader but to the seemingly endless horde who are delighted by the game of trying to figure out “who’s who in that panel”?

Which leads me back to my original question; “What the hell is Alan Moore doing?”

I’ve always felt that Moore’s weakest points are his endings.  He tends to build tension and drama up to such an extreme that the endings are more of a letdown than anything else.  I have to wonder if Moore loses interest halfway through and just slogs on until it’s over.  And, with the overwhelming abundance of “in-jokes” and “cameo appearances”, they become the primary focus rather than the plot.  Without them, Moore could have probably told the same story in about 100 pages rather the 250+ pages these three volumes constitute.

I cannot help but wonder if Moore has fallen victim to the “Stephen King Paradox”.  This is the concept that someone like Stephen King becomes so powerful in their field that they are no longer edited.  Few would argue that many King books would have been improved by a more aggressive editor and I feel the same happening here.  Moore is still a god among comic readers who can pretty much get away with whatever they feel like doing and that is the main problem with the LOEG series.

It is self-indulgent.  It is Alan Moore showing off about how clever he is and all the great things he’s read and rammed into the story.  He’s forgotten that the primary focus is to entertain and LOEG no longer does that.

In many ways, I feel that Moore is doing to the readers what the Moonchild does to Allan Quatermain in the first panel on page 58.  (If you’ve read the book, you know what I mean.)

–Sam Gafford

(All opinions expressed are simply those of the author.  If you disagree, I’d love to hear why.  I’m sure that many readers will feel that I simply don’t get it.  To which I reply, “There’s a difference between not getting it and not liking it.”)

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Thread subject: :: Antlered Richardia fly from Mindo cloudforest, Ecuador

Posted by pbertner on 13-04-2011 04:11

Antlered Richardia fly:
So you see the 'normal' Richardia sp. of the last few pics and you think, "Wow could nature be any more strange and beautiful?" And then WHAM a f*%$ing antler comes out an eye!
Nothing says don't f$#@ with me like spikes coming out of one's eyes.

Thanks for looking and commenting,

Posted by pwalter on 13-04-2011 07:24

Really nice shots!

Posted by ChrisR on 13-04-2011 09:56

That's incredible - I wonder what purpose they serve?

Posted by Paul Beuk on 13-04-2011 10:33

The same purpose as deer antlers.

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 13-04-2011 15:17

Paul Bertner, you know you are a very lucky guy to testify such event!
This is a WOW event. In the Lauxaniidae we also can see comparable events but in the genitalia part with the eversible glands.

Posted by John Smit on 13-04-2011 15:37

Indeed a Richardia and mosty probably an undescribed species.


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How do SSDI and SSI payments differ?

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The two programs are financed differently.

Employment taxes primarily finance Social Security retirement, survivors and disability insurance benefits.

Generally, we pay Social Security benefits to eligible workers and their families, based on the worker’s earnings.

Meanwhile, general taxes fund the SSI program, which serves the needy. SSI eligibility depends largely on limited income and resources.

The following answer is Attorney Walter Hnot’s annotated response to the previous answer.

SSI equates to $735 (2017) a month, while SSDI can be anywhere from 0-$2,663, but averages around $1,200.  SSI is dictated by a statute each year, while SSDI is an averaging algorithm of the past 35 years of what you have earned, and paid taxes on.

SSI Figures…

Unrounded annual amounts for—

Monthly amounts for 2017

2017 a

Eligible individual

Eligible couple

Essential person

The unrounded amounts for 2017 equal the unrounded amounts for 2016 increased by 0.3 percent.