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Research Statistician working for government in health, medical and policy research. Think of me as an economist stuck in a statistician's body.

After family and work, I am an avid fibre arts designer, compulsive knitter, and a general handywoman. Current

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Autos > Fuel Economy How to make your own biodiesel: 1 of 5
Biodiesel, a fuel that is made from vegetable oil, will run on any unmodified diesel engine. The reason for making biodiesels are plenty; gain a sense of greater ownership and control over how your vehicle runs, your car tends to run better due to the higher cetane rating of biodiesel and it's ability to lubricate better tha... More..
Sports & Recreation > Summer Olympics London's 2012 Olympics logo: What were they thinking?: 10 of 31
The London 2012 Olympic Logo is a good logo- it is unique, it stand out, and it has people talking. It has artistic value; the contrast of blue and white is subtle yet present, the balance of geometry is a wonderful metaphor to the world coming together, it has balance and movement, and most of all it is easily reproduce abl... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Thoughtful gifts for the someone who's depressed: 12 of 26
A thoughtful gift for someone who is depressed is one that is able to teeter between condescending and enabling. Depression is a difficult condition to have, no easier than some more accepted conditions such as breast cancer, heart disease, or diabetes. Think of the person without depression, as that person is the same as th... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing How to get considerably smarter within a week: 6 of 13
For one to be smarter, they must be less stupid. This statement is not just a play on words. It's an inverse perspective that gives this debate more texture. 'How to get smarter,' is a one dimensional phrase with the assumption that all movement is linear and unlimited. The road from smart to stupid is a continuum in unlimit... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care Canadian Health Care: Experience and effects: 6 of 12
The Canada Health Act defines the delivery of health services in Canada to be administered with these five criteria: Public Administration, that health care delivery must be "administered and operated on a non-profit basis by a public authority" (Section 8). Comprehensiveness, that the provinces' health care insurance plan m... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder How mental focus and exercise can beat Bipolar Disorder: 3 of 6
Mental focus and exercise can help in the management of bipolar, but it will not help one beat bipolar. As someone who is bipolar, really bipolar, my initial reaction to this statement is that if mental focus and exercise 'cured' bipolar, two avenues should be immediately explored. First, there might have been a misdiagnosis... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Quilting: A creative process or pattern regurgitation: 3 of 6
The Actualized Quilter. I recently signed up for an online course in self expression through quilting. I did not find it very stimulating. I did not find that it took me to new places. I noticed it took others to new places. Why? I signed up for the course thinking I could be taught to be more creative. I realize now that on... More..
Food & Drink > Seafood Recipes Recipes: Imitation crabmeat seafood salad: 1 of 1
Here is a recipe that is just perfect for that potluck at work, or a BBQ in your neighbor's backyard. Simply combine: -250 grams of imitation crab meat, roughly chopped -2 cups frozen green peas, thawed but cool -half of a red onion, chopped -red, yellow, or orange pepper, chopped -half cup mayonnaise -quarter cup of sour cr... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder: Illness or excuse?: 54 of 107
Bipolar is an illness that threatens those who do not have it more than those who do. It threatens them as it brings on having to deal with the unknown. Fear often has roots in ignorance. The medical community is often timid in treating those with bipolar. In treating us, they would have to trust us. And hey, aren't we menta... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Best strategies for parents of preschoolers to use in working with teachers: 4 of 7
The role of the parent is to advocate for their child; the school teacher will advocate for the children in the classroom, the principle will advocate for the children in the school, and the superintendent will advocate for the children in the division. Learning this is a key to having a successful working relationship with ... More..