#ken steele

[martiove]

Nie mówiłem o nieobecności głosów, po części dlatego, że myślałem, iż ich zniknięcie może być chwilowe. Ale zachowywałem to również dlatego, że chciałem nadal mieć wybór: wrócić do świata, który znałem, tego w którym się mną opiekowano, czy pozostać wolnym od głosów i zmierzyć się z wyzwaniami nowego życia. Wolność, która przyszła wraz z byciem „normalnym”, była groźna. Podobnie jak wielu innych uzależniłem się od systemu i wiedziałem tylko jak korzystać z jego opieki. Chroniony przez system opieki nad chorymi umysłowo, od którego zależały wszystkie aspekty mojego życia, nauczyłem się co mówić i jak się zachowywać […] W trakcie pierwszych paru miesięcy od poprawy wielu ludzi […] zaczyna czuć się źle. Przyczyną jest często uzależnienie od systemu. Trzeba to dostrzec, żeby móc to zwalczyć.

Ken Steele, Dzień, w którym umilkły głosy. Moja walka ze schizofrenią, s. 216

[martiove]

Moja terapeutka i […] wielu ludzi zaczynało postrzegać mnie jako dorosłego mężczyznę, ale w rzeczywistości czułem się jak dziecko – dorosłe dziecko. Zwykłe zadania stanowiły dla mnie takie wyzwania jak rozwikłanie tajemnicy kosmosu dla innych. Chociaż w minionych latach pracowałem w wielu kuchniach, to miejsca te były w pełni wyposażone i wszystko, co musiałem robić – to gotować. Zorganizowanie mojej własnej kuchni było inną sprawą. Teraz ode mnie zależała ocena, gdzie staną szklanki, gdzie mam ułożyć produkty spożywcze... Potem, kiedy już ułożyłem wszystko na swoim miejscu, ktoś mi powiedział o wyłożeniu półek papierem, więc musiałem opróżnić półki, położyć na nich papier i potem ustawić wszystko z powrotem. Z rąk wypadały mi filiżanki i zbierając ich skorupy, czułem się tak, jakbym trzymał w rękach moje rozbite życie.

Ken Steele, Dzień, w którym umilkły głosy. Moja walka ze schizofrenią, s. 215

[martiove]

Te wydarzenia były w nas obecne, przywrócone do życia, nierozwiązane i znów bolesne. […] Zrozumiałem, że to, co przemilczane, często komunikuje więcej niż to, co powiedziane.

Ken Steele, Dzień, w którym umilkły głosy. Moja walka ze schizofrenią, s. 223

[pookiestheoneliveson]

Ken Steele Uncensored series (6 photos)

[thebriefingroom-blog]

Careerism a growing trend

University students increasingly interested in outcomes

While a university’s reputation remains an important factor, students are increasingly pragmatic and are contemplating what they will get out of their education.

In the classroom, pharmacology and toxicology students at the University of Toronto learn about the scientific and therapeutic aspects of drugs. Thanks to the service learning component of their course, they put those lessons to use on the front lines of the Toronto Harm Reduction Task Force and treatment centres.

“Learning by experience is becoming more and more an integral part of the university culture,” says Lisa Chambers, director of U of T’s Centre for Community Partnerships. Students in a broad range of disciplines are signing up for courses that offer a service learning component.

Once considered the domain of community colleges, service learning has exploded at U of T over the past five years. The number of courses offering students an out-of-classroom component has grown dramatically. Nearly 2,000 students participated over the past academic year.

“Students are in a pretty competitive environment and feel this kind of experience will help set them apart,” she says. “Some want to try on a career.”

While a university’s reputation remains an important factor, students are increasingly pragmatic and are contemplating what they will get out of their education.

“More universities that offer co-op programs are trying to grow those offerings because they’re increasingly critical to students who want both the opportunity to do a bit of earning while at school but also who want that work experience to ensure they’re employable upon graduation,” says Ken Steele of Academica... Read More

[kensteele-blog]

A Basic Overview of the Rules of Soccer by Ken Steele

by Ken Steele

Soccer, one of my favorite hobbies, got its start in the mid-1800s. The Laws of the Game were drafted in 1863, and these 17 rules of soccer remain key to the outcome of a match. I have compiled a list of these rules for beginning soccer players who want to attain a comprehensive knowledge of the basic conventions of the game.

1. Field of play: The soccer field must be between 90 and 120 meters long and 45 to 90 meters wide. The shape of the field must be rectangular.

2. Soccer ball: The ball can be made out of leather or any comparable material, and it must have a circumference of between 68 and 70 centimeters.

3. Number of players: Each team can have 10 players and one goalkeeper on the field at any given time. In official matches, only three player substitutions are allowed throughout the course of the game.

4. Equipment: Soccer players must wear a jersey or shirt, shorts, socks, shin guards, and footwear. Additionally, the two teams must wear distinguishing colors.

5. Main Referee: This judge of the game must enforce the official rules of soccer with regards to the match.

6. Assistant Referees: Situated on either side of the playing field, assistant referees must be available to assist the main referee in his decision-making abilities.

7. Duration of play: Soccer games include two halves that last 45 minutes, with a 15-minute intermission in between.

8. Start and restart of play: A kick-off, throw-in, goal kick, corner kick, indirect free kick, direct free kick, penalty kick, or dropped ball must take place in order to start, stop, or restart play.

9. Out-of-bounds and in-play: The soccer ball is in play on the field unless it crosses a boundary, a referee stops it, or there is a penalty.

10. Scoring: A soccer ball’s entire circumference must pass the goal boundary to score a goal.

11. Offside: An offside happens when a scorer from one team is closer to the goal than the ball and the second-last defender before the ball is in motion for a pass.

12. Fouls: Referees supervise the game vigilantly to watch for fouls or misconduct. The team that initiates the foul must face a penalty.

13. Free kicks: Caused by a foul or a handball, free kicks are chances for a player to make a shot at the goal, unobstructed by defenders except for the goalkeeper.

14. Penalty kicks: These types of kicks are for when a player fouls within the 18-yard box on the field, near the goal. The other team is then able to try to score a goal through a penalty kick, pitting the offensive player against only the goalkeeper in a short-range situation.

15. Throw-in: After a ball goes out of bounds, the opposing team of the last player to touch the ball must throw the ball in bounds in whatever direction he or she decides.

16. Goal kick: This method is used when a ball passes the opposing team’s byline.

17. Corner kick: A corner kick is implemented when a defending team allows the ball to cross their byline behind the goal, after having touched it last. While there are other specifications that guide the game of soccer, these 17 rules are the major laws of the game.