DIODE is a blog written by adults with developmental disabilities working in Portland, OR. DIODE is affiliated with Full Life and Portland Supported Employment.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
News in the gaming world
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Activities at Full Life
Activities include: Outings, Making art, Dance classes, Theater Practice, and a whole lot more.
Outings Include: Library, Goodwill, Fredmeyer, and other stuff.
Full Life does Flash TV Outings as well as in-house Flash TV recording.
Be sure to stop by when you have a chance to see all our amazing stuff.
Untill Next time
Cya
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Full Life Amazon Sales Drop
try looking again. We have a wide variety of books for sale. A couple of examples include:
1.Digital Fortress A Thriller by Dan Brow, and
2.Stephen King The Dark Tower 5 Wolves of the Calla
Come and check it outwhen you all have time
Until next time
Cya
Monday, December 12, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Digimon Masters review
Today i am gonna show you guys a a video on Digimon Masters
I am gonna show you how to hatch a Digimon egg
Note that at the time i did this video i was playing on the Korean server of Digimon Masters
Here it is
DMO hatching tutorial
Some of the game was translated to english at the time
Enjoy!!!
Minecraft Art by myself
Of course I was using the thing called "Creative Mode" due to not wanting to spend forever to get all the colored "Wool" that was needed.
NOTE: I use a few different usernames throughout the web.
NOTE2: I should update this post every time I add another picture (unless *gasp* I lose access to this blog)
EDIT: Picture added to post...
EDIT2: Remember, Blogspot users can comment on my post (of course spam will be removed).
EDIT3: Website has been taken down, so I removed the link.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Singularity? what singularity?
- First and foremost if you ask me is that while machines are catching up to human in their processing power. The fact that at this current time to the best of my knowledge computer process' things in a linear fashion while the human brain is very nonlinear in its processing. Considering this with the fact that both types of processing has it's advantages. I feel that at least some A.I.s will form a symbiotic relationship with us this may range anywhere from an equal partnership to a master pet relationship.
- When you consider that prosthetic technologies are progressing near if not on par, with robotic technologies, and the fact that some people have already opted to implant some tech into themselves, I feel the role of cyborgs in the singularity should definitely be considered
- Now last but definitely not least, although highly speculative is at least how I see it is that the base programing of a machine, will in my view act a lot like our instincts do after all a robot to put life above all else is unlikely to come to the same solution then one that was designed to put security first.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Winter Driving
It is that time of year again when we have to start thinking about winter weather driving. Whether it is commuting or traveling, you want to be prepared. AAA has created a winter weather driving list from information that they have compiled. While it is starting to get colder remember these following tips for driving and dealing with winter weather.
AAA recommends the following winter driving tips:
- Avoid driving while you're fatigued. Getting the proper amount of rest before taking on winter weather tasks reduces driving risks.
- Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage.
- Make certain your tires are properly inflated.
- Never mix radial tires with other tire types.
- Keep your gas tank at least half full to avoid gas line freeze-up.
- If possible, avoid using your parking brake in cold, rainy and snowy weather.
- Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface (wet, ice, sand).
- Always look and steer where you want to go.
- Use your seat belt every time you get into your vehicle.
Tips for long-distance winter trips:
- Watch weather reports prior to a long-distance drive or before driving in isolated areas. Delay trips when especially bad weather is expected. If you must leave, let others know your route, destination and estimated time of arrival.
- Always make sure your vehicle is in peak operating condition by having it inspected by a AAA Approved Auto Repair facility.
- Keep at least half a tank of gasoline in your vehicle at all times.
- Pack a cellular telephone with your local AAA's telephone number, or roadside assistance of your choice, plus blankets, gloves, hats, food, water and any needed medication in your vehicle.
- If you become snow-bound, stay with your vehicle. It provides temporary shelter and makes it easier for rescuers to locate you. Don't try to walk in a severe storm. It's easy to lose sight of your vehicle in blowing snow and become lost.
- Don't over exert yourself if you try to push or dig your vehicle out of the snow.
- Tie a brightly colored cloth to the antenna or place a cloth at the top of a rolled up window to signal distress. At night, keep the dome light on if possible. It only uses a small amount of electricity and will make it easier for rescuers to find you.
- Make sure the exhaust pipe isn't clogged with snow, ice or mud. A blocked exhaust could cause deadly carbon monoxide gas to leak into the passenger compartment with the engine running.
- Use whatever is available to insulate your body from the cold. This could include floor mats, newspapers or paper maps.
- If possible run the engine and heater just long enough to remove the chill and to conserve gasoline.
Tips for driving in the snow:
- Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. Don't try to get moving in a hurry. And take time to slow down for a stoplight. Remember: It takes longer to slow down on icy roads.
- Drive slowly. Everything takes longer on snow-covered roads. Accelerating, stopping, turning - nothing happens as quickly as on dry pavement. Give yourself time to maneuver by driving slowly.
- The normal dry pavement following distance of three to four seconds should be increased to eight to ten seconds. This increased margin of safety will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop.
- Know your brakes. Whether you have antilock brakes or not, the best way to stop is threshold breaking. Keep the heel of your foot on the floor and use the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.
- Don't stop if you can avoid it. There's a big difference in the amount of inertia it takes to start moving from a full stop versus how much it takes to get moving while still rolling. If you can slow down enough to keep rolling until a traffic light changes, do it.
- Don't power up hills. Applying extra gas on snow-covered roads just starts your wheels spinning. Try to get a little inertia going before you reach the hill and let that inertia carry you to the top. As you reach the crest of the hill, reduce your speed and proceed down hill as slowly as possible.
- Don't stop going up a hill. There's nothing worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy road. Get some inertia going on a flat roadway before you take on the hill.
- Stay home. If you really don't have to go out, don't. Even if you can drive well in the snow, not everyone else can. Don't tempt fate: If you don't have somewhere you have to be, watch the snow from indoors.
You do not want this to be you.
http://youtu.be/EaksWCnHaDMBefore you travel here are road conditions for
Oregon http://www.tripcheck.com
Washington http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/
California http://www.dot.ca.gov/
Idaho http://itd.idaho.gov/
Nevada http://www.nevadadot.com/
Monday, November 7, 2011
happy cup coffee roasters portland
It's called Happy Cup Coffee Roaster.
Here is a link to were all our deals for cheep coffee in Portland, Oregon.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Full-Life/169345064453
Happy Cup it makes us happy.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
waves for me
Monday, October 24, 2011
The beast within
the chaos of life
Thursday, September 29, 2011
A story made while in High School
NOTE: Please leave me a comment if you wish to use or publish this in any way.
“About how far is it?”
“About a half-hour away.”
The thunder rumbled.
“Is God angry?” my son asked.
After a little bit of time, “&$#*@ GOD!!! WHY DON'T YOU JUST LEAVE ME ALONE?!?!”
The lights went back on, and shortly after, my dad came back to rejoin us.
“What was that all about?” my mom asked him.
“I don't know,” he replied. “It keeps going out more and more often.”
“Wha-why?” I asked half-asleep. “It's Saturday.” I rolled over.
“GET UP!” she yelled as she tore off the blankets.
I fell out of bed, and almost did a face-plant on the floor.
“C'MON! WE DON'T HAVE ALL DAY!”
I heard my dad mumbling things. “Is God angry?” I asked.
“Yes, and I will fight him. I don't care what he thinks.”
“God will win.”
“DON'T EVEN GIVE ME THAT BALONEY! NOW GET IN THE CELLAR!!!”
My family and I, except my dad, went in the cellar... I never saw him again.
“Huh-what?”
“Is God angry?” my son asked again.
“Yes he is, and I will accept his judgment. C'mon, we'll get in the cellar.”
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
US Culture
One good example of both how prevalent these values are and how they can result in drastically different but culturally constant subcultures depending on when where and which one is given priority. Is one of the darkest and bloodiest chapters in US history the civil war. With the Confederates holding the States individual rights more important then the nations unity and the union holding the nations unity in priority. With that said the whole reason it became an issue is because the Confederates held the Majority's cultural rights over an minority's Individual freedom. another more positive example of the influence of these two values in action is the structure, strategy's, and tactics of the US military. Which encourages tactical initiative of the individual soldier/squad but also expect Loyalty to your fellow soldiers, the military,and the nation as well an adherence to the overall Strategy.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Grimhaven Cronicals
Date: evening of Kingsday 1st day of 4th moon of falling sun GC2 yr3
Greetings and salutations to all my loyal readers out there, I Martin Trueye summit to you my evaluations of our most current batch of drop-ins based on their current and on-going actions. As you all no doubt already know this batch comes from the soulshowers that started a couple of nights ago and if my divination are correct (which they most often are) peaked last night with a whopping 20 souls bring the current number of drop-ins up to 35.
They were of course greeted none other than the spunky owner of the Drunken Wrench the Gnome Morjet, the dour but diligent proprietor of the bloody apron clinic Narrea (who per my request has furnished me with a copy of their dossiers), and of course a detachment of city watch that the higher up deemed sufficient to quell any unruly ones that should be in the batch. Morjet being the good hostess she is provided the new comers with a fine fest (at her own expense I might add) and don’t ask me how, but she also managed to get the miserly half-orc owner of the slumbering pony Scrog to offer them a free room for a night albeit with only a cot.



