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'All My Organs Shut Down' | Maryland Man Shares His COVID Survival Story, Says He's Grateful For Second Chance BALTIMORE (WJZ) — COVID-19 has sickened almost half a million people in Maryland, killing more than 8,700 in our state alone. Darnell Davis considers himself one of the lucky ones. After almost dying last year, the realtor said he has no long-term problems. READ MORE: WATCH LIVE: Gov. Larry Hogan Expected To Sign 223 Bills Into Maryland Law Tuesday, Including One Legalizing Sports Betting Darnell Davis in the hospital; photo courtesy Darnell Davis WJZ Investigator Mike Hellgren spoke to Davis one year after he left Shock Trauma. “Standing here, the world is brighter to me, different to me. This has been a transformative experience,” Davis told Hellgren. He now walks four miles a day and cherishes every day after his long COVID-19 battle. “They told my wife easily around three times to make funeral arrangements for me,” he said. “My lungs collapsed. My heart stopped working. I had renal failure. All of my organs shut down.” It started with a cough and days of weakness, then a positive COVID test at Pimlico. His wife—knowing he was at higher risk because of his diabetes—took Davis to GBMC in Towson. He initially did not want to go. “She gave me the ultimatum,” he said. But even in the hospital, Davis’ condition got worse and a ventilator was not enough. He needed a special treatment called ECMO—extracorporeal membrane oxygenation—essentially artificial lungs because his were not working. Tubes inserted into his body connected to the machine and brought oxygen into his blood. The only available ECMO was at Shock Trauma in downtown Baltimore and getting there from GBMC was risky. Darnell Davis in the hospital; photo courtesy Darnell Davis “They told my wife that if she decides to keep me here, I’m dead. That if she allows them to transport me, there’s a 90% chance that I won’t even survive the transport from GBMC to the University of Maryland,” Davis said. “That’s how fragile a state I was in.” He made it to Shock Trauma alive — barely. READ MORE: 33-Year-Old Man Charged In Death Of 2-Month-Old Zorii Pitts But the most difficult part of his journey was yet to come. “This is real. I didn’t know it could be as devastating to the human body,” Davis said. For 17 days, the ECMO machine took over, supplying Darnell with oxygen as a team of specialists monitored him around the clock. He eventually was able to breathe again without ECMO. First, he was on a ventilator then was able to breathe on his own. Darnell Davis and his wife; photo courtesy Darnell Davis “When you had a first conversation. Were able to talk to your wife? What was that like for you?” Hellgren asked. “I just cried. Yeah, I just cried,” Davis said. “I just got to see her again.” Darnell is now back at work and feels better than he has in years. “I don’t have any lasting effects,” he said. “I don’t have any fatigue, the fogginess, anything like that.” He got vaccinated as soon as he could: Pfizer at the Baltimore Convention Center. Davis getting his vaccine; photo courtesy UMMS Davis has this message to those who are reluctant to do the same: “I would rather you get sick for two days because of the vaccine than to go through what I went through. I would not wish this on my enemy, literally. I mean that with everything that’s in me. If Covid didn’t kill me, I’m pretty sure the vaccine won’t.“ He can’t wait to hold his newborn grandson and live his second chance at life to the fullest. Davis’ grandson; photo courtesy Darnell Davis “The love I have for my family, my wife, my children, I wasn’t ready to go. And I never said it, I just did it,” Davis said. “I’m not the same person I was when I went in. I have more empathy, compassion and love. If anyone you know doesn’t believe how serious COVID is, tell them to give me a call.” If you want more information about how to get a vaccine here in Maryland, click this link. MORE NEWS: 3-Year-Old Boy In Critical Condition After Bowie Shooting For the latest information on coronavirus go to the Maryland Health Department’s website or call 211. You can find all of WJZ’s coverage on coronavirus in Maryland here. Source link Orbem News #Chance #coronavirus #coronavirussurvivorstory #Covid #covid-19 #darnelldavis #grateful #Health #hes #Man #Maryland #Organs #shares #SHUT #Story #Survival

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johanhellgreninteractivity · 5 years

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How can notions of "interaction aesthetics" be significant for interaction design practice?

Introduction

The purpose of this essay is to explore the concept of interaction aesthetics within the context of interaction design. This essay further argues for the value of establishing a common vocabulary for interaction aesthetics while simultaneously highlighting potential issues that might arise from such a system. To support my argument, I draw upon real-world examples and Lenz, Diefenbach & Hassenzahl’s writings on this subject.

The aesthetics of interaction

Up until quite recently the human experience of interacting with a machine or piece of software was shaped mainly by technical constraints and necessities, the possibility space offered to designers was delimited by hard factors such as functionality, cost, size, weight and so forth. However, in recent years the emergence of a vast array of affordable and miniaturized new technologies have to a significant degree untethered the possibilities of interaction from these constraints, resulting in a high degree of freedom in actually designing the aesthetics of an interactive object. It is now possible to create interactions that are not merely functional, but also beautiful and emotionally satisfying in much the same that has long been possible with user interface design. This development in turn makes interaction aesthetics an emergent field worthy of study and discussion. (Lenz, Diefenbach & Hassenzahl, 2014)

Lenz, Diefenbach & Hassenzahl (2013) describe how current attempts to discuss interaction aesthetics tend to focus on specific aspects of an interaction without providing a holistic view. In order to remedy this situation, they propose a kind of standardized vocabulary of interaction aesthetics which describes different types of interactions using different attributes that scale between two extremes, for example slow to fast or direct to mediated. They further categorize these attributes into why, what and how-levels. The why-level focuses on the subjective emotional experience created by the interaction, the what-level describes the actual purpose of the interaction, and the how-level deals with how the interaction is designed.

Two real-world examples

Direct versus mediated

This first protype we created during the course consisted of a virtual humanoid stick figure that a user could move across the screen using one joystick to control each leg. The purpose of the joystick walker was to explore how a user might experience having direct control of a virtual characters limbs, that is to say the direct opposite of the heavily mediated type of movement controls found in many video games. As opposed to simply abstracting movement control into a directional input, this prototype allowed for discrete control of each leg using two separate joysticks. This prototype could be said to invert the conventional “how” of controlling a virtual character in order to explore how this affects the “why”.

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According to Lenz et al. (2013) mediated interaction creates a sense of remove from the object of interaction, as if the user is merely triggering some action rather than directly creating and controlling it. Direct interaction on the other hand creates a “close relationship between the human and the thing being manipulated.” (ibid, 131)

This prototype demonstrates the value of having access to a vocabulary that both allows a designer to accurately define the nature of an interaction and grants access to its antonym and the wide gradient of possible modes of interaction in between both extremes. This is especially true when it comes to an interaction such as virtual character movement control, where the norm is entrenched to such a degree that it becomes difficult to imagine any other kind of interaction. Simply having access to a pre-defined opposite encourages a designer to expand the scope of their inquiry.

However, this example also raises the issue of the relativity of language and the great extent to which words are interpreted differently based on a person’s individual experience. While our prototype was arguably very direct compared to a traditional movement control interaction where a user would push a single stick to make a character move in a direction and we discussed the design as if we were moving from one extreme to other, it is in hindsight possible to imagine interactions that exist even further out on both sides of the axis. Thus, the scope of the gradient between two extremes expands and contracts based on context and the experience of the persons involved in a design process.

Instant versus delayed

The text-based compass was a phone-based prototype created with the purpose of navigating around places of interest in an urban environment while simultaneously facilitating spontaneous discovery by only showing the direction towards a location as opposed to traditional map applications that give the user precise directions to their destination. The compass rotated in concert with the yaw of the user’s phone, just like a traditional magnet- based compass would as one turn it. However, it further tracks the pitch of the user’s movements and tilts the on-screen content in accordance. However, the navigation system does not actually take the relative elevation of destinations into account, the tilting is purely aesthetic. The rotation on both axes does not precisely track to the movement of the user’s phone, it was intentionally made to gradually interpolate towards the current rotation of the phone. The interaction could thus be said to be both fluent and delayed, but it was the delay that was our main focus.

Instant interaction creates a feeling of physical connection and oneness with the object being interacted with, whereas delayed interaction promotes an awareness of what is happening during the interaction and imbues it with a sense of greater importance, that the interaction itself is something worthy of paying attention to rather than just the result. (Lenz et al., 2013)

As our prototype was intended to promote a sense of slow-paced casual discovery, we attempted to design it to create just the kind of feeling that Lenz et al. (2013) ascribe to a delayed interaction. However, in practice this approach rather ended up creating a feeling of sluggishness and lack of precision for the user, the delayed reaction of the compass led to the impression that it was struggling to lock in on the correct direction. This example demonstrates how it is key to view these terms in a wider context of already existing similar

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interactive objects, in this case our prototype emphasized attributes that conventional navigation tools try their hardest to minimize and thus generated a sense of performing poorly compared to what a user might be accustomed to.

Conclusion

The above-mentioned examples clearly illustrate the value for designers of establishing a common vocabulary for describing the aesthetics of interactions, especially, as was frequently the case during the course, when intentionally attempting to build knowledge by subverting and working against established norms for common types of digital interaction.

Besides the obvious advantage of engendering a more precise discussion during the design process, adhering to an established vocabulary of interaction also provides a designer with a toolkit of precise terms that allow one to define discrete attributes that can describe both practical and experiential aspects of an interaction and place them on a scale between two extremes, thereby facilitating experimentation and a wider scope of designerly inquiry.

However, any such usage of these terms would still unavoidably be highly contextual and must be interpreted in relation to similar phenomena and the individual experience of both designers and users. For example, while the transitional animations featured in iOS generally last less than half a second and could thus be described as fairly fast they might still be perceived as slow by a user who is accustomed to the even more rapid animations found on Android devices. Therefore, it might be valuable to expand on the vocabulary of interaction aesthetics by attempting to clearly delineate between which terms are absolute and which are relative, e.g. temporally fast versus merely feeling fast. Despite the existence of a common vocabulary for interaction aesthetics, designers must continually make sure that everyone involved has a shared understanding of the terms involved. Lenz et al. (2014) touch upon this problem when they caution against using terminology that does not build upon well-established definitions.

This objection does by no means render the concept of a vocabulary for interaction aesthetics useless, but it is an unavoidable problem that must always be taken into account when making use of such a system. Words are inherently imprecise and highly contextual, but a commonly agreed upon set of terms would still be a significant improvement over a situation where definitions are different between individual designers or at the most agreed upon among a small group.

References

Lenz, E., Diefenbach, S., & Hassenzahl, M. (2014). Aesthetics of interaction. Proceedings of the 8th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction Fun, Fast, Foundational - NordiCHI 14. doi:10.1145/2639189.2639198

Lenz, E., Diefenbach, S., & Hassenzahl, M. (2013). Exploring relationships between interaction attributes and experience. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Designing Pleasurable Products and Interfaces - DPPI 13. doi: 10.1145/2513506.2513520

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grvyrdmama · 5 years

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dawnajaynes32 · 7 years

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3 Degrees of Inspiration: Mari Kanstad Johnsen, Eva Jauss & Raby-Florence Fofana

Editor’s Note: This is part 66 in Emily Potts’ inspirational series. Every other week she features three artists whose work offers fresh, fun, and stimulating creative inspiration. Each artist picks the next link—someone who personally inspires him/her. Check out the sixty-fifth part in the series, featuring Marika Maijala, Eva Lindstrom & Joanna Hellgren.

Joanna Hellgren is inspired by …

Mari Kanstad Johnsen

I’m inspired by the illustrator Mari Kanstad Johnsen because of her playfulness and experimenting in pictures. I’ve seen her book illustrations since a few years and now follow them daily on Instagram. There is an energy about them that I love, the lines, the colors, the perspectives and the humor. It looks so easy! They make me want to work, but then it’s difficult, of course.

I first heard of the book Natten (The Night, Rabén & Sjögren), written by Sara Villius, before I knew it was illustrated by Mari. It was another artist, Ester Eriksson, who told it from memory to her baby, while we were walking in the forest. It has a beautiful text, that kind of keeps growing. After you read it a few times, you almost want to continue it with new questions. Then I got the book for my own child. The pictures are wonderful! They look spontaneous in the brush strokes: You see the wind blow in the dark trees, the warmness of the happy fat little dog, and the heaviness of the owl, landing silently on the roof.

The Sudden Cats is a picture book written by Helge Torvund (Magikon) about two children whose grandfather sometimes suddenly becomes a cat. They start a band with the same name. It is already a funny idea, but Mari’s pictures make it even better. This book has a nice mix of techniques, ink paintings, pencil drawings, digital paintings and collages, and they work beautifully together. For a picture book, it is very long and gives the pictures the space they deserve.

Mari Kanstad Johnsen is inspired by …

Eva Jauss

Her work has this wonderful combination of cleanness and playfulness. Something strange or funny often appear when you take a closer look. In many ways, Eva’s work contrasts how I work (which involves more planning). I enjoy seeing work from other artists who have very different approaches and processes to image making.

This is for a theater in Switzerland. The little details and ideas make me smile.

This is a clear, simple idea, very beautifully visualized for Die Zeit.

Eva Jauss is inspired by …

Raby-Florence Fofana

Raby-Florence inspires me equally in a professional and personal way. She has such a wonderful sense of arranging and combining colors and shapes—graphic design and illustration merge seamlessly. Her work is playful, witty, and sensitive at the same time. Graphic, yet organic and tactile. Plus, it matches her personality so precisely [and] this really blows my mind.

This project combines her work as a graphic designer and illustrator. She developed the corporate design in collaboration with graphic designer David Nagel, and also provided all the illustrations. I love the composition of the poster—the combination of typography and illustration, and especially the way of arrangement of the illustration.

The shapes in this artwork feel so tactile, they almost seem to float. I would love to able to shake it and see what happens with all these beautiful shapes once they are in motion.

This concludes 3 Degrees of Inspiration.

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viralhottopics · 8 years

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13 Ridiculous True Stories Of Cooking Mistakes And Kitchen Screw-Ups

Cooking isn’t for everyone.Even for those of us who claim to be great at it mess up every now and again.

If you’re not careful, the tiniest lapse in judgement can ruin an entire meal, or even worse, end up hurting you or damaging your home! Safety in the kitchen is the first thing you should look out for, always. Saving the soup on the stovetop is not as important as putting out the fire in the oven.

I’m definitely guilty of making very silly mistakes in the kitchen all the time. Right off the bat, I’ve done #1 on this list at least once before. Sometimes when you’re on autopilot early in the morning or after a long day, things happen. I can’t say that I’ve ever come close to setting my kitchen on fire like some of these stories, but I’ve definitely goofed up.

Have you ever done something as ridiculous as the folks on the list below? Hopefullyeverything worked out okay for you in the end, just as it did in all of these stories!

Please SHARE with your family and friends on Facebook to see if they have any funny cooking mistake stories, too!

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“Frying bacon while nude. I ended up standing at one end of the room, jousting the food with my spatula.” LucyLooseMay

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“Injected an entire Thanksgiving turkey with dish soap. I went to clean the bowl I was going to make the marinade in and put a squirt of dish soap in the bottom. Well I forgot to clean it out then mixed the marinade and proceeded to inject the dish soap marinade into the turkey.

“Didn’t realize what had happened until I started to eat the perfectly cooked turkey with 15 other people. It sucked.” Crisscrosshotsauce

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“Tried straining boiling pasta by putting my hand on the edge of the pot and dumping the pasta against my hand.” newstrim

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“Trimming strawberries… trim leaves, leaves into trash, strawberry into bowl. trim leaves, leaves into trash, strawberry into bowl. trim leaves, leaves into trash, strawberry into bowl. trim leaves, strawberry into trash, leaves into bowl. trim leaves, strawberry into trash, leaves into bowl. trim leaves, strawberry into trash, leaves into bowl. trim leaves, strawberry into trash, leaves into bowl. trim leaves, strawberry into trash, leaves into bowl.

“Why are there leaves in with the berries?!?” NoAstronomer

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“Sauted habenero peppers and basically pepper sprayed myself.” LesterLong

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“I cracked the eggs directly into the trash can and then stared at my empty bowl absolutely confused.” iizzzzii

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“I put all the ingredients for an amazing pot roast in to a crock pot. Came home excited to smell the aromas only to find that I forgot to plug it in. Had to throw the whole thing away.” sjgzg

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“Used tablespoons instead of teaspoons. That was one salty chicken.” maevetron

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“I thought a clove of garlic meant a whole bulb. The tzaziki sauce recipe called for 2 cloves. It was inedible.” Alcopaulics

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“Made myself a cheeseburger. When I put the cheese on the burger, forgot to unwrap it. It was only until I took a bite out of it that I noticed my plasticwrapedcheeseburger.” yosol

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“Ok so the other morning me and my wife were making breakfast and I was in charge of making the biscuits and gravy. I get the biscuits going and fry up some sausage for the gravy. Sausage gets done and I add the milk and four. I stir and stir but it doesn’t thicken up. No problem, just got to add more flour. So I do. I stir and it doesn’t thicken. So I add more. And more. And more. It never thickens. Instead it turns off-white and slimy.

“I’ve used almost all the flour now, made a mess, and it’s still nowhere near gravy. I tell my wife our flour is obviously defective and take my horrible concoction and dump it. When I come back she’s almost crying from laughter. She went to put up the flour and seen that I hadn’t been using flour at all. I’d been dumping cup after cup of powdered sugar into a pan of sausage and milk.” Metroid_PrimeRib

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“I was trying to make cranberry syrup. I had to boil cranberries on the stovetop, then strain the liquid into a bowl and discard the solids. I forgot to put the bowl under the strainer, so I ended up with a strainer full of mushy cranberries and no liquid. Felt like an absolute moron.” ostentia

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“I used what I thought was pepper when making a soup at my parents house. Turned out it was sand my mom had brought back from the Oregon Coast the week before.” ali344

Have you ever made a mistake in the kitchen like one of these? Please SHARE with family and friends to see what kinds of stories they have, too!