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Citizens Opposing Political Corruption
in Montana's Elections
Early Montana politics were always rife with corruption; but in 1910, corporate power peaked with corporate control extending even to local governments, even to school boards. New
legislation in 1909 had allowed the Amalgamated to gain a monopoly over
all profitable industries in Montana.
Arrogant corporate lobbyists expected compliance, not free thinking, from the legislators who would select Montana's U.S. Senator. They were not worried about the populace. There were a few editors of weekly newspapers and union bosses who refused to get in line, but they were considered minor irritants. However, there was a Helena lawyer who had to be stopped.
Thomas J. Walsh had evaded the negative impact of corporate opposition to his political career and was a leader in the Democratic Party. He was a favorite of union members and respected by the average citizen. He'd won their admiration as a progressive in politics and an advocate in court against corporate excess. Walsh refused Amalgamated's annual retainer, which was quite rare among Montana lawyers.
The corporate bosses set about selecting legislative candidates in Republican-leaning counties who wanted to return Carter to the U.S. senate for another term. Then they carefully sorted through Democratic legislative candidates who, for whatever reason, didn't like Walsh. This was hard so they resorted to promoting many Republican candidates in Democratic-leaning counties.
The head political boss, Managing Director Morony, was employed by the Amalgamated to get results. For instance, the Democrats could always count on Deer Lodge county to elect their candidates, but this year seven lawmakers won from the Republican ticket. In this campaign, prominent Democrats employed by the company worked openly for Republican candidates.
A host of holdover Senators proved to be a problem for Morony. Senator W. F. Meyer, Republican from Carbon County, was a special irritant to the corporation. He could not support Sen. Carter, the corporate choice for Congress. When the Legislature refused Carter, anti-Morony members smelled corporate blood. They rose up to get the Senator they wanted.
When the legislature voted again, Walsh had a clear majority of votes. Now the Butte Democrats did as told and dead-locked the Legislature over a minor matter. No winner could be declared. The dead-lock held till late on the final day of the session. The intent was to have no Senator if Carter lost.
Walsh forces negotiated for anyone but Carter. The corporate managers finally accepted a compromise in Henry L. Myers, District Judge Ravalli County.
The corporate publicity agents put out the word that the Amalgamated had prevailed. Company agents arranged an elaborate banquet for Senator Myers to make it appear he was their man. But Myers was a long-time friend of Walsh.
"(C)orporation domination of
Montana politics in 1911 had reached that point in perfection
where an apparent defeat of corporate plans
could be claimed as a corporate victory and the public
be kept in doubt in respect to the truth ; regardless of a
long, honorable record and the positive assurances of the
most competent witness on earth that Mr. Myers was
and would continue to be a representative of the people
of the state and not of any special interests."
J. C. Murphy, The Comical History of Montana, Page 151, Scofield 1912
"The one great, all-embracing political problem before the American people is the preservation of our institutions from falling wholly into the hands of corporate and associated wealth, our cherished system of government from the ignominy of degenerating into a sordid plutocracy."
Thomas J. Walsh, Speech to Democratic Convention, Butte (1906)
Library of Congress Photo
Thomas J. Walsh, U.S. Senator from Montana, was born at Two Rivers, Wisconsin on June 12, 1859. He graduated with a degree in law from the University of Wisconsin 1884 and practiced law in Helena, Montana.
In 1910, he received the most votes to be elected U.S. Senator from Montana. He was not acceptable to the Amalgamated Copper Company and was not elected.
In 1912 when primary elections were established in Montana, Walsh was elected as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate. He served until his death, March 2, 1933.
He died suddenly on a train as he traveled to accept the appointment as Attorney General in President Franklin D. Roosevelt's cabinet.
He is buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Helena, Mont.
American National Biography; Dictionary of American Biography; Bates, J. Leonard. Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana: Law and Public Affairs, From TR to FDR. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1999.


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Is there a reason why we are not able to "unsuspend" our own contacts, and why currently only Constant Contact has that control? This is very inconvenient.
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I just recently had a customer sign up on my web site for our newsletter and now she is "Suspended". If a customer uses a form to sign up why then should she be suspended just because a diffent Constant Contact email (not mine) is rejected?
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Still not acceptable since this contact has never blocked me!

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In the lead up to Christmas this year, there were a lot of blog posts about coping with Christmas and helping your children cope with Christmas.
It was interesting to see how those blog posts covered all manner of topics dealing with;
- Crowds and over-stimulation
- Relatives who couldn't (or didn't want to) understand your child's issues
- "Surprise" Management
- Junk food issues
- Travel difficulties
- Gift-Reaction Management
- General change management (because Christmas throws every routine out)
There were all kinds of discussions about preparing your child and family for Christmas. Some of them, if read by the wrong people would have made the children seem like "spoiled brats" and some were against the very nature of Christmas (in my opinion only).
An Example from our household
I'm quite big on "surprises", so I don't generally like surprise management tactics where you let your child know what to expect as a gift. This year, our kids got a new trampoline. In the lead up to Christmas I did mention a few times that we'll probably have get rid of the old one soon because it looks like it's about to break. In fact, the trampoline cooperated with me by unexpectedly "throwing a spring" at the boys a few days before Christmas. I never hinted that we'd get a new one but hinting that the old one would need to go soon was the way I did my surprise management.
Learning the Hard Way
When I think back to when I was young and the times when I was less than gracious, it seems to me that sometimes surprise management is a bit unnecessary. Sometimes the child simply needs to learn "the hard way".
I can remember one year, asking my parents for a bike. In further discussions, they told me how expensive it was and I changed my mind and told them that I didn't want one. They'd obviously already bought one by then, so I think I probably caused them a lot of discomfort.
It wasn't that I didn't want the bike but that I'd realised that if I got a bike, I'd get less presents generally. It was a greed thing.
On Christmas morning I was initially quite disappointed to find that I had a bike but then when I discovered that I had other presents, I calmed down and relaxed. That bike was the best Christmas present I ever got. I had it for years and I rode it everywhere. My initial reactions are long forgotten but everyone remembers my years of love of the bike.
I find that even as an adult, I have this kind of issue. Sometimes it's greed sometimes it's simply my analytical mind. Sometimes I get a present which doesn't fit into my world and I'm ungracious. I wish I could stop that initial reaction but I can't. Sometimes it takes me a few days, even weeks to become accepting of a present. I can remember my mother getting used to the fact that I had to have a new shirt hanging in my closet for a month or two before I could wear it.
Surprise management would help in some cases because then I could get used to the idea before the "gifting". Unfortunately, that would take away the joy of the initial reaction. I also genuinely love surprises which fit immediately into my world and would resent these moments being taken away from me.
The point is that I adapt. At these times my own surprise management kicks in and I think I learn a lot about myself every time it happens. I don't want someone to "surprise manage" me - and I sometimes wonder if our children feel the same way.
Obviously this isn't going to work for every child but sometimes I think you do need to let the child learn to self-manage. Sometimes they need to understand how the wrong reactions can hurt people and sometimes they need to simply learn to cope by themselves.
It all works out... eventually
It was nice to read all the follow-up posts on people's blogs. I think I only read one "bad Christmas story" and that was all due to unsympathetic relatives. The kids all coped really, really well. In fact, they coped so well that I wonder how much of that coping was due to pre-Christmas preparation and how much was due to the kids simply "coping".
I'm not advocating a complete absence of pre-Christmas preparation for your child. I certainly had a good talk with my kids about showing appreciation for gifts and about not having a meltdown. The general rule was, be good on the day because "we can fix it later". I talked about one child getting a "better" present, or someone getting something they already had or didn't like. I also covered sharing and what to do if one of their gifts suddenly broke.
I think that talk was critical.
I also talked to the boys about taking time out, what to do if they felt stressed or overloaded.
This year, since we were at our own house, that was less critical but it was still a discussion worth having. At least the boys know that they have somewhere to go if it all gets too much.
I just feel that to go much further is to over-manage and that children will find their own ways of coping. Sometimes they can surprise you with their abilities and after all, if you don't let them exercise their coping skills, how are they expected to develop them?


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Sunday, January 11, 2015
Sunday Thoughts: We Are the Light of the World
After mulling over a lesson for a week, I usually have an explosion of thoughts in my head. You get to be privy to those thoughts here. (Aren't you lucky? Ha Ha!)
This week's lesson was about how Jesus is the light of the world and that we should also light our world with His love.
In John 8:12, Jesus tells us that He is the light of the world.
In Matthew 5:14, Jesus tells us that we are the light of the world.
If He is the light of the world, then how are we also the light of the world?
This question took me back to a couple of years ago when Sassy was in kindergarten. Her kindergarten curriculum taught this truth so completely that I was really able to understand it.
Jesus IS the light of the world, like the sun lights our physical world. The sun is the light source for our solar system.
We are also the light of the world, but like the moon. The moon gives off no light on its own; it only reflects the light of the sun shining on it. We should be reflecting Jesus in our world. Matthew 5:16 tells us that our light shines through our good works. If we are followers of Jesus, those around us should see Jesus in our words and actions.
We each have a circumference of light around us. This circumference surrounds us wherever we go, and those who are close to us as we go throughout our day should see that light.
This really made me reflect and ask myself, "Is my light shining brightly EVERYWHERE I go? Or are there some times and places where I let it get dimmer?" My goal is to shine my light with good works everywhere I go.


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Let's breathe some new life into our second and third day traditions.
I'm sure you know the feeling. The big day (or days) are over. There's a pile of gift wrap that has been lovingly stuffed into green plastic garbage bags ready for the curb. And, oh, the fridge is crammed full of delicious leftover holiday food.
Of course you're going to be making turkey or ham sandwiches. A hearty leftover soup is waiting somewhere in your very near future. And, there will undoubtedly be a late night carcass picking session or two.
Odds are some of you may have gotten a shiny new, unstained cookbook for a gift. Excellent. I'm thinking that copy of Eleven Madison Park doesn't have a great recipe using day old poultry. Looks like you may have to wait to use that new book until you have some room in the fridge for some fresh ingredients. Until then we have some ideas.
We all have our holiday leftover traditions. But, what if you're looking to put a new spin on some day old eats? I think we can lend a hand. Here are a few books that can help you dazzle your family and impress your hungry houseguests.
If you have a great resource for leftover dishes, by all means share. We would love to retire that old turkey tetrazzini recipe.


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I can only imagine how much this thing is gonna cost when made available, probably like 200 grand or so or more. Wonder if Insurance will cover it? Probably not. Being that all kinds of implants are done like this for pain I'd think FDA would move along fairly fast especially given our situations? I would think if this works as good as is said there could be a lot of fundraisers to raise the necessary money for people in need to have this done. I just hope the people in control of this technology don't try to take advantage and way overcharge for this. I am hoping to see some kindness in human spirit so we can all take advantage of this and live better and more healthy lives than we are currently living. Can you imagine even the reduction of pressure sores and UTI's in gaining back some movement? Increase in bowel and bladder control would be huge also. It would make us a lot more healthy.
Amazing that this sort of thing had been tried before with no meaningful results and that as it turns out they were simply hitting the spinal cord up with too much electricity. The nervous system is a delicate thing and as was proven in the results of these experiments just a small 10 volt signal with very low current and low frequency was all that was needed to make things happen. Call me crazy but in reading all the docs, I'm a believer in this technology. Now I kick myself for not having gone to medical school to become a researcher. I knew all along that between Electrical stim and maybe magnetism the spinal cord would respond. When I was first injured I was rolling around the hospital in my wheelchair with magnets duct taped to my back around the injury site in hopes it would help out, that was 1981. What has been proven here in these experiments makes perfect sense to me. Gonna be real interesting if this works in a injury of over 30 years like me. I can't even begin to imagine voluntarily moving a leg after so long, but from the sound of it, it could happen. I still have a huge amount of spasticity and do FES training every other day, although I think my knees are blown out pretty good at this point so may need em replaced if I'm to walk again.
Hopefully Dr. Young will chime in on this thread. I'd think this would be a natural for combination therapies.


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Remember when as a kid you dreamed about your parents putting your little sibling up for adoption? Well, the Miami Heat have pretty much actually done that. According to several reports, the trade of Mario Chalmers to the Memphis Grizzlies is all but official, bringing to end the point guard's more than six seasons with the team.
Chalmers was originally taken as the 34th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, but his rights were acquired by the Heat. Chalmers didn't waste any time establishing his role as mischievous
By Chalmer's third season he would, of course, find himself an important role player on one of the most talked about teams in NBA history: The LeBron James-era Miami Heat. Chalmers soon found himself a bit of the butt of joke after people noticed how often teammates LeBron James and Chris Bosh would end up yelling at him during playoff games.
Mario Chalmers' career highlight film: pic.twitter.com/xuvWFzXx1y— Racial Draft (@TheRaceDraft) November 10, 2015
Dwyane Wade never quite yelled at Rio as much as Bosh or LeBron, but he wasn't afraid to goof on Chalmers in Instagram comments.
Why does Chalmers get treated like this? pic.twitter.com/LEMSFXv2Eg— Hidden Azar (@Nigerianscamsss) November 10, 2015
Or on Twitter:
@DwyaneWade have you yelled at Mario lately?— VP3 (@VSalomon22) July 6, 2015
Let me get on that right now... @mchalmers15 whaaaaaat in the world are you doing!!!!!! https://t.co/nzKFxLt0Ao— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 6, 2015
In fact, in 2013 when the Heat traveled to the White House after winning the NBA Championship, even Barack Obama had to jokingly address the frequent yelling.
Chalmers has had some other notable odd moments during his time with the Heat: He has a daughter named Queen Elizabeth. He once bought Drake's condo. One time he blamed a poor performance on crab dip.
He's also made his mark on the Heat's record books. He shares the record for single-game three-point field goals, a feat he achieved in 2013. He's 4th overall for three-pointers made in franchise history, and 5th for both assists and steals. He also leads the team in both three-pointers made and attempted in the post-season.
But Chalmers' aka Rio AKA Super Mario (AKA Super Nintendo Chalmers?) time with the Heat has now come to an end. The team is sending him to Memphis along with forward James Ennis. In
Heat fans, however, are gonna miss that little bro.
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Despite all my complaining, I'm going to miss Mario Chalmers. The little kid who always tried hard.— R33D (@iReedifer) November 10, 2015
As many times as I've said I hated Mario Chalmers, I'm actually gonna miss him #goat— Gabe Perez (@GabePer) November 10, 2015
I will miss Mario Chalmers dribbling baseline and then doing something really fucking stupid. But I will miss him anyway.— daiana. (@missdaiana) November 10, 2015
A legend is gone :( pic.twitter.com/BqhLKxefaR— Steph (@StephGhost) November 10, 2015


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Welcome home Breezy! To commemorate Chris Brown's return from prison, the singer's friends and family threw him a surprise party in L.A. How cute! Karrueche, Big Sean, Tyga and other celebrities close to Chris came through and partied with him.
Karrueche also showed love for her boo on IG with pictures of them smooching. Reunited and it feels so good! Check out pictures from Chris Brown's celebration after the jump.
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International Double Taxation
The issue of double taxation is one facing the majority of companies operating in both the public and private sectors in the European Union.
Due to the fact that each of the EU member states has the right to develop their own tax systems, it is no wonder that the possibility of double taxation is present with 28 different tax regimes being applied. This means that a company operating in several member states would be taxed on the same income within these various states; therefore, it is easy to see the complexity of the matter. It is important to work with an international law firm to determine how to properly manage double taxation across the globe.
To date, there have been several strategies put in place to address the issue of double taxation; however, they have not proven useful or effective in all situations. The result of these strategies was, in fact, a significant increase in administrative costs for each company and a burden on overall financial spending. To resolve this challenge facing cross-country economic relations, the European Commission launched a public consultation regarding how double taxation mechanisms can be improved.
The consultation was completed in the early months of 2016, closing on May 10th, and aimed to gather opinions from member states on particular economic issues.
The issues included the relevance of removing double taxation for multinational enterprises; the effectiveness of the double taxation dispute resolution strategies; as well as how these strategies can be improved to resolve double taxation situations.
It must be noted that the consultation was also utilized to address the debate of cross-border tax avoidance schemes where multinational establishments attempt to evade tax by moving from one member state to another.
This was a particularly important area to approach as it identified the implementation of the recently accepted Action Plan for a Fair and Efficient Corporate Tax System paper; as well as the tax avoidance system as introduced in January 2016.
Of course, while the debate regarding tax avoidance among multinationals was at the forefront of many member state representatives' minds; the primary issue at hand was consultation regarding double taxation and the complexity of the tax planning systems.
The final result of the consultation uncovered the negative impacts of cross-border investments and financial operations; thereby proposing an initiative for improving double taxation dispute resolution mechanisms including inception impact assessments. The publication of this initiative was released to the general public in June of 2016.


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In the handout packet I give to attendees, there are five informational sheets.
By Elaine Pereira
Alzheimer's Reading Room
The first is a essentially a cover page reinforcing that I donate from each copy sold of I Will Never Forget to help support Alzheimer's research.
Next is a two-page sheet on dementia vs. Alzheimer's summarizing the multiple causes of dementia, many of which are treatable if detected early enough, as well as Alzheimer's.
I emphasize that Alzheimer's is a "real, progressive, neurological disease" and not a normal part of aging.
The next two detail how understanding, processing and using language in meaningful ways continues to deteriorate as dementia/Alzheimer's advances.
Language is a highly sophisticated skill requiring the complex integration of hearing what is spoken, encoding the meaning, formulating an appropriate response and verbalizing it all in nanoseconds. My article, When Words Fail: Five Alternative Approaches to Talk to Someone with Alzheimer's posted on the Alzheimer's Reading Room in October, 2013.
Along with communication through the senses, there is a parallel article Interpreting the Words of Someone with Alzheimer's - Don't Take Them Quite so Literally, a true story shared at a community event a few years ago. It's my favorite because it's so real.
The last one, also from the Alzheimer's Reading Room, is invaluable: The Alzheimer's Questionnaire.
Time and time again, this handout has been instrumental in helping individuals break through the walls of denial and embrace the reality of their loved ones with compromising dementia.
Tears of Acceptance
A few months ago I was speaking to a group of family members and caregivers. One woman in particular intrigued me. I noticed over the course of the evening that she was engrossed in reading something and making notations in the margins. Occasionally a tear or two would stream down her cheek, gracing her face before dripping onto her paper.
After the presentation this woman approached me and admitted that she had been taken aback by the succinctness of the Alzheimer's Questionnaire.
"I skimmed through it the first time focusing on the questions highlighted in yellow.* I was so stunned by how many applied to my mom that I went back through it carefully a second time and then a third. I answered 'yes' to virtually every revealing question giving Mom a score of 21!
"I've failed her!" As the tears began to flow again, I hugged her.
I had so been there. Cloaked in denial and ignorance, I too had missed all the clues. If I had had access to a user-friendly tool like the Alzheimer's Questionnaire, maybe I would have recognized and accepted Mom's decline and need for increased supervision sooner, much sooner.
"You haven't failed her." I said reassuring to the woman - Sherrie. "Like me, it just took you a little longer to get on board with the reality of your mother's decline. But coming tonight was a huge first step and now you're moving forward in her behalf."
Key Questions that Are Eye Opening
The Alzheimer's Questionnaire asks 21 questions to which you answer 'Yes' or 'No' with regards to the behavior of your loved one.
Each 'yes' answer gets 1 point except for 7 items that are weighted assigned with 2 points for a 'yes' reply. (*The 2-point questions are highlighted in yellow.) They are considered the most significant, although I found certain other questions extremely revealing also.
6. Do they suspect others of hiding or stealing items when they cannot find them?
9. Do they become more confused when not at home or when traveling?
12. Does your loved one have trouble remembering to take medicines or keeping track of medications taken? Y = 1 N = 0
14. Are they having trouble using appliances, such as the stove, phone, remote control, microwave? Y = 1 N = 0
As Sherrie and I reviewed her responses, she admitted being suspicious that her mother was inconsistent with taking her prescriptions. Sherrie had taken over that responsibility a year earlier. And I agree; medication mistakes can be life threatening.
I have no doubt that Sherrie put the wheels in motion immediately to relocate her mother into a secure setting with more services all because of The Alzheimer's Questionnaire! I had done exactly the same thing once my long overdue epiphany brought me the clarity I needed too.
Read more in the irresistible true story I Will Never Forget. The author donates from each book sold to help support Alzheimer's research. "Help Me Help Others. Buy a Book!"
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And let's face it -- sometimes no matter how well we care for these bodies, they still fall to some sort of illness because life is busy and fast and it doesn't always lend itself to taking good care of ourselves by sleeping well and preparing food well and the like. {If you haven't my tips at staying well, you might want to read about preventing illness through healthy lifestyle choices!}
Because I've learned so much thus far on our extensive health journey through personal experience as well as research, I thought a short guide to restoring health when you're under the weather was in order.
{Note: We're not talking serious bacterial infections or illnesses that are life threatening here, just to be clear.}
While sick, here's where you should spend your time:
The Bedroom
We often grumble because most of us just don't have time to be sick.
But I think we have to reframe our mindset: when we fall sick we must tell ourselves that we can't afford to NOT take the time to be sick -- to rest, to heal.
Illness is the body's way of alerting us that we are run down, worn out!
Getting sick is a signal that something needs extra care and attention -- our bodies! And when we become ill repeatedly, I think we need stop and revaluate how we're operating on a day-to-day basis, which is what I had to do a little more than a year ago when repeated illnesses took a turn toward chronic conditions as that eventually happens when the body becomes worn down enough.
Those who routinely focus on deep nutrition, stress relief, adequate rest and exercise aren't off the hook, though, when they are down and out! Just because we're not repeatedly getting sick doesn't mean we don't need to stop and accept these times of illness, too, letting ourselves have sick days where only the truly important is tended -- children and rest.
Skip the Pharmacy, Visit the Garden and Kitchen
We've been programmed to turn to medicine when we're under the weather because we live in a society that has it at its fingertips.
But medications are sometimes more detrimental than helpful when it comes to viruses and general flus and colds because they often stop the body from doing the job it's supposed to do when we are sick: usher out the foreign invaders causing the illness!
While decongestants, antihistamines, fever reducers and other over-the-counter medications may help in extreme situations where very high fever or histamine reactions become dangerous, most of the time they end up hindering the body in its mission to rid itself of illness. Remember, mucus carries things out of the body as does diarrhea and vomiting and low-grade fever. So let your body do its job unhindered!
Again, I'm NOT advising against OTC medications when truly needed to help bring a body out of a dangerous situation. But for the general uncomfortable ones, letting the body do its job and aiding it through the use of herbs and food will be more helpful to healing rather than band aiding the symptoms.
Here are two places to visit instead of the pharmacy:
The Kitchen:
"Let food by thy medicine and medicine be thy food." Hippocrates
|Best Chicken Soup Ever Recipe
Instead of getting out of bed when sick to vacuum the floor, put your energy to better use: walk into the kitchen, toss a whole chicken into a big pot with water and simmer all day morning or afternoon. Grandma's chicken soup may be some of the best medicine available, chalked full of important minerals and nutrients that are deeply healing to an ailing body.
Also healing are cultured food and drink like water kefir. Those aren't as easy to whip up in a short time period, but if you have a Whole Foods or health food store nearby, I highly recommend sending someone out to grab you a jar or few of Bubbie's Sauerkraut, some fermented kimchi or kvass. Remember, there's a HUGE link to gut health and immune health -- 80 percent of the immune system begins in the gut! So at the very least, double or triple up on a seven-strain probiotic and take it right before bedtime.
Fresh vegetables and fruits {low sugar is best}, healthy fats like avocado, pastured butter and eggs and coconut oil also have a large place in your diet, as they are richly nourishing, providing the body not only with antioxidants but also minerals and nutrients.
|Water Kefir Recipe
What to avoid in the kitchen, especially while sick: sugar, including that of high-sugar fruits, grains {most of them} that rapidly turn into sugar when digested and pasteurized dairy as it can promote even more mucus production when you're already on overload. Processed and packaged foods should be out, too, especially while ill.
The Garden or Herbalist:
Herbs are powerful, so they must be carefully {especially if pregnant or nursing} used but in general, I opt for herbs before heading to the pharmacy. Whole-food-based supplements are powerful, too, and can be used to help nurture the body while sick.
Here are a few of both I keep on hand for my specific body; I recommend working with a naturopath or practitioner to find out how to best help your specific body, but in general, the following should be beneficial for many:
Green Pasture Blue Ice Fermented Cod Liver Oil
Cod liver oil gives those of us in the sun-deprived northern hemisphere during winter a natural but powerful dose of vitamin D, which is actually a hormone regulator and crucial component to T-cell regulation.
Oil of Oregano
Oil of Oregano is a powerful anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-inflamatory. When sick, I place two drops of high quality oil of oregano into a small glass of water two-three times per day and drink. For babies or children, you can drop one drop into olive oil, rub it onto the soles of their feet and cover with socks once or twice per day.
Mullein Leaf Tea
Mullein leaf tea, when left to steep for 15 minutes or more, helps naturally bring relief to the respiratory system. Research has shown that mullein has antiviral properties effective against the flu virus. It calms and eases sinus irritation and coughs, as well as acting as a natural probiotic for the nasal passages.
Congaplex by Standard Process
Congaplex is a blend of whole-food derived minerals and vitamins that naturally support immune system function; it's only available through health practitioners so you'll have to visit the Standard Process site to find someone near you, but this specific blend is extremely helpful in helping the body naturally strengthen and fend off illness.
Garlic Oil
Perfect for relieving intensely painful earaches, we rely on garlic oil mixed with some sweet oil. You can read about how to make your own here.
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender essential oil is great for relieving pain and inflammation. We've kept a good-sized bottle -- about as big as my thumb -- for the past year, and we've found it to be highly effective in reducing head-ache pain and bringing relief to minor burns.


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AMA Pans Naming Best 'Party Schools'
The Princeton Review should stop publishing an annual ranking of top "party schools" because it ignores the risks of heavy drinking and offers a skewed view of college life, the American Medical Association says.
The college admissions and test-preparation company "should be ashamed to publish something for students and parents that fuels the false notion that alcohol is central to the college experience," said Richard Yoast, director of the AMA's Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse.
The Review puts out its "Best Colleges" guide every August based on a survey given randomly to tens of thousands of students. Students rate their own schools in 63 categories, with the "party" designation based on consumption of alcohol and marijuana and other criteria. The result includes rankings in categories such as "Lots of Beer" and "Hard Liquor."
Yoast said it amounts to a careless exercise that legitimizes student drinking.
"Students who are looking for little more than a good time may be influenced by this ranking, and the 'party school' designation becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy," Yoast said.
Princeton Review, which is not affiliated with Princeton University, disputed the criticism and said the rankings would continue. This year's edition is due out Tuesday.
Last year, the University of Tennessee topped last year's list of party schools, followed by Louisiana State University, the University of California-Santa Cruz, Florida State University and the University of Colorado.
"We are simply reporting on the conditions that exist on these campuses," said Robert Franek, the company's editorial director. He said the Review ranks schools on academics and a wide array of other subjects, and would be negligent not to report on campus social life.
He noted that the guide also ranks the top-20 "Stone-Cold Sober Schools," where students say there is little drinking. Franek also said some schools have instituted changes to stem binge drinking after appearing on the list of top party schools.
Binge drinking is often described as four drinks within an hour for a female or five drinks in an hour for a male. A recent study estimated 44 percent of college students admit to binge drinking, and nearly one-fourth of those binge frequently.


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We have added this page to our website after being contacted by Margaret Freeman who sang with the choir in the 1960s. We would be delighted to hear from anyone who has been connected with Bude Choral Society and if anyone has photos to share we would be absolutely thrilled to create even more memories to share!
A big thank you to Margaret for sending us a lovely message telling us about her days in Bude Choral Society ..........
My name is Margaret Freeman nee Sillifant and I am the owner of the Choral Society photo which appears on Nostalgic Bude. I notice that you made a comment re what we used to sing. I can remember some pieces and if you are interested, I will tell you and also give you my list of singers identified so far.I have a feeling that your conductor John Hobbs was a soloist at some of the concerts.
A lot of people were connected with the Grammar School and it was Mr Davies who taught Latin who asked me to join. He is not in the photo as he was not well for some weeks. I remember this because I played the piano in assembly while he was absent.
The practices were usually in Central Chapel rooms but in Flexbury rooms on a few occasions. As I could read music I was placed in the alto section and I sat by Betty Keefe, the alto soloist in the photo. As we got on really well, she asked me if I would play the piano for her when she was asked to sing in various local halls around the area. As you can imagine some of the pianos were in terrible condition so we had interesting times!!!
Although I was in the choir for only a couple of years before going to train to become a teacher, the experience inspired me to keep my interest in singing.I have been in Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir since 1982 and am now in the tenor section!!! Our conductor, Steven Roberts also conducts Honley Male Voice Choir and they performed a few years ago in Bude Central during the Cornwall Male Voice Festival. Together with his third choir, Altrincham Choral Society, we are singing in Huddersfield Town Hall on March 10th in a concert featuring Lesley Garrett and the BBC Songs of Praise winning junior school choir. I would not have been able to be part of this occasion if I had not had a good start to my choral experiences, Therefore to Bude Choral Society, I am eternally grateful.
More of Margaret's memories.
I think that "Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal" by Roger Quilter was in Betty Keefe's repertoire as I remember having to practise that. She used to come to my parents' home in New Road in Stratton. We used to have a good laugh and I continue to be a member of the "gigglers" even though I am in the middle of a load of fellas!!! I remember trying to stifle my laughter when the lady to the left of Sheila Eaton used to follow the soloists but was usually on the wrong page.!! Soloist Following was against the rules anyway and again I am indebted to BCS for that training!! I also remember two regular concert attenders whom I think were brothers called Legg. They always sat at the front of the audience but often caused amusement because they would fall asleep!!!
My recollections of the repertoire, as I was in the choir for only two years, my list is not long. The first piece I sang was the choral version of "Carmen". We also performed "Elijah" which is still my favourite oratorio and Rossini's "Stabat Mater", I cannot remember if there was always a Christmas concert. My first encounter with "Messiah" was not until 1982!!! We are singing this once again on April 7th but at least this time, I have the increased interest of learning the tenor part!
I am wondering if anyone remembers the existence of The Bede Haven Singers?* This group was formed sometime during Sept '64 to July '65. It consisted of eight people as far as I can remember. They were Lucille, Betty, David Williams, Iwan Davies, myself plus I believe Roberta Noyes, maybe Mr Blatchford and an unknown male. We sang two concerts - one in Stratton Church and one in the Grenville Hotel. The only piece I can recollect is "Dance A Cachucha" from the Gondoliers!! I also wonder who can remember going to a choir dinner at Lewtrenchard Hotel? This would have been in July '65.
(* John Hobbs remembers the group being called 'The Budehaven Singers' rather than the Bedehaven Singers.)
Here are the names of most of the members of the choir in the photo.
Front Row: Soloist Geoffrey Savage, Soloist Lucille Opie, Soloist Roy Edwards, Soloist Betty Keefe, Lil Gillett, unknown, Sheila Eaton, Janet Budd, Jackie Dredge.
Second Row: Eric Willy, Conductor Ronald Thewlis, Mrs Frank Brock, Unknown, Marjorie Walters, Unknown, Agnes Martin.
Third Row: Sue Coxon, Roberta Noyes, Betty Stabb, Unknown, Unknown, Hilda Eddy, Ivy Joll, Mary Jewell, Ray Guscott, Unknown.
Fourth Row: Kathleen Beswetherick, Unknown, Zena Sloman, Nell Davey, Unknown, Margaret Sillifant, Mrs Morgan, Unknown, Margaret Hobbs.
Back Row: Arnold Lomax, Michael Balston, Tom Ible, Unknown, David Williams, Tony Guscott, Reg Morgan, Tony Blatchford, Les Stoner, Jack Davey.


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Pep's now more dangerous than ever.
This has to go down as a major turning point in Pep Guardiola's career and Manchester City's evolution to reach European Champions status.
Guardiola first reluctant to abandon his philosophy and style, decided Manchester City weren't quite ready to go toe to toe with the mighty Barcelona who have played the Guardiola way for such a long time.
But Pep didn't abandon it all, our full backs still pushed up field and our center backs moved out wider to stretch Messi, Suarez and Neymar but, we resorted to the long ball tactic over the heads of Ivan Rakitic and Sergio Busquets. Barcelona being Barcelona had no answer to a team as evenly matched and able to counter at devastating speed, playing long ball. City forced error after error out of Barcelona fighting for second balls, in turn Rakitic and Busquets started to suffer as a result.
If only we played the same way against Spurs, Southampton and Celtic, this is however great news for Manchester City and extremely bad news for the English Premier League and the rest of Europe. Pep Guardiola has finally adapted his philosophy to tame the beast he created with his own two hands.
Manchester City are now a more dangerous Manchester City, a City that will now adapt at will. This is the dream I've had since we first tried to sign Pep, I knew his one flaw was that he wouldn't adapt no matter where he would go. A dream I thought would never come to pass, boy am I glad it did.
We're 6 new signings away from perfection, two new full backs, a center back, a defensive midfielder, a winger and a striker. We already have right back Pablo Maffeo, we already have striker Gabriel Jesus, that just leaves a center back, left back, a defensive midfielder and a winger to replace Fernando and Navas.
Manchester City are still a work in progress but, what a great time to be a Citizen.


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Dr. Yaker is a Plano, TX lower body lift surgeon helping to transform the bodies of men and women following weight loss. While losing weight is an exciting event for many patients, it can also create new challenges as the body adjusts to the smaller size. Individuals struggling with loose and excess skin may consider a lower body lift to improve their contour and shape. Sometimes referred to as a body lift 360, this surgery removes excess skin from the lower abdomen, hips, lower back and buttocks. The lower body is then pulled up, and the underlying tissue tightened to create a smooth and toned effect, essentially redefining the lower body.
"40, 4 Kids, Breast Reduction 3/10/16 ~ Adios B(r)EASTS of Burden! - Dr. Yaker came recommended to me by a friend I trust explicitly that had him perform lipo on her. She has met numerous other women that have had work by him also, and they all gave him a glowing review, too! I follow my gut instinct, and I had a really positive feeling about Dr. Yaker & his staff. I highly recommend him! - - Breasts have been an issue for me pretty much my entire life. At the age of 8, my breasts began to form and I became very self conscience about it because it wasn't happening to any of my other friends. I remember asking my mom to buy me a bra, and she ignored me and refused to. I became really ashamed as I could not hide my growing breasts. Fast forward to Jr. High school and the dreaded locker room. I was 11 years old and I STILL did NOT have a bra. I was so embarrassed. When I was 12, my mother finally took me bra shopping. This same year, my mother who was very small chested (and small framed) decided to get breast implants. I'll never forget her talking with our neighbors about getting it done and the husband said "Why, because your daughter is bigger chested than you are?" And she told me THAT comment was what sealed the deal for her to get one.By 13 I was wearing a 34C and getting a TON of negative attention from boys. I hated it. I wore clothes that would purposely hide by breasts. The next year when I was in high school, I remember being a friend's house in the pool and I was wearing a bikini. The guys were calling me "Droopy", because by comparison to my friend's who were smaller and perkier, I was droopy. THAT made me even MORE self conscious. By the age of 18/19 I was wearing a D cup. I never exposed my breasts and always tried to hide them, even in intimate situations - and even now at age 40 - I do the same to this day!Over the years, my weight has fluctuated - between having an underactive thyroid & Hashimotos, to 4 children, they look beat down and have literally had the life sucked out of them. But aside from the emotional issues I have had in regards to my breasts throughout the course of my life, and aside from the cosmetic aspect of their appearance, never finding bras that fit quite right and support them - they have been causing a lot of physical issues for me. I have to wear 2 bras at a time - an underwire one, then a sports bra over the top, so that I can have some lift and support. Clothes NEVER fit right - I have to get larger sizes to accommodate my breasts, and I am limited to what types of clothing I can wear. No cute off the shoulder, strapless, back cut outs, etc. The under boob sweat is ridiculous, and I have dermatological issues now - fungal growth that smells (totally disgusting & foul) and irritation, chafing and painful skin erosion. I have been to a neurologist because I was getting headaches with a vengeance again and I was having issues with my left arm going numb and tingling. Turns out, I have a pinched nerve, likely from the bras I wear to support the weight of these beasts. Creating tension in my neck/shoulder & upper back. I also have very dense, fibrocystic breasts. I often have breast pain. For my yearly mammo, I am then always referred out to get an ultrasound. This past year, my right breast (which has been getting smaller, actually) found 2 cysts in it. Both my mother & her mother have had breast cancer, so also by getting a reduction, it will help to reduce the risk.I'll never forget breast feeding my children I was so embarrassed because my boobs hung so low, I had to support my boob to hold it up AND the baby. Needless to say, I am at a point in my life that they are wreaking so much havoc on me in every way, I need to be free of them! I want to become more active and just be FREE of these damn things!Despite having letters from physicians, and test results, BCBS denied coverage for this procedure stating they felt it was only cosmetic. I appealed, and then requested an IRO which I have not heard back on yet, but even if I go broke getting this done, it will be worth it to me. Of all the stories I've read and others I've spoken with, I've yet to have someone say they regretted getting this done. It still hasn't really sunk in for me yet that this is happening, because I can't imagine having the freedom this will bring me. Just in looking at clothes on-line I realized my perspective in how I look for clothes is changing. I've always been so limited and would skip past stuff because I knew I wouldn't be able to wear it.I have read so many amazing testimonies on this site, and I can't wait to share the rest of my journey with you!Steph"- T. / RealSelf / Feb 24, 2016
"Dr. Yaker and his staff are the most amazing professionals I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Dr. Yaker is a fabulous surgeon, he is a perfectionist and he has been known to "clean up" other doctors botch jobs as well. I have known Dr. Yaker and his awesome staff for 22+ years. I used him then and I used him again this week. I will never go anywhere else!!! God bless you all!! ??????????"- S.A. / Google / Aug 22, 2018
"I went to Dr. Yaker in 2012 because I was born with Tuberous Syndrome and had no breast tissue whatsoever. My titties was toe up from the flow up. I did my research because I didn't want a refund gap and ended up finding Dr. Yaker through a recommendation. Dr Yaker did my difficult procedure reconstrucively, and after many hours of grueling work, I woke up with big squishy anime boobs. Not a day goes by that I don't skip thanking god because he didn't do shit and thank Dr.Yaker. This doctor deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for titties. I'd attend that ceremony and clap until my hands were sore. 5 Stars."- D.T. / Yelp / Jul 27, 2018
"I went to Dr. Yaker in 2012 because I was born with Tuberous Syndrome and had no breast tissue whatsoever. My titties was toe up from the flow up. I did my research because I didn't want a refund..."- D.T. / Yahoo / Jul 27, 2018
"Had a surgery to remove a big mole from one of my eyebrows. The outcome turned out almost perfect. The staff was nice. The procedure was less than 20 minutes and painless. The doctor was skillful. His assistant was helpful. The price was fair. I would recommend this place to my friends."- A. / Google / Jun 02, 2018
Surgical Technique
During a lower body lift, an incision is made horizontally across the lower abdomen, circling the body. Through these incisions, excess fat pockets will be removed using liposuction and the underlying tissue and muscle will be pulled tight. An experienced surgeon will make every attempt to trim away as much loose skin as possible, while protecting the incision area to minimize scarring.
During/After the Procedure
All lower body lift surgeries are performed under general anesthesia in an accredited surgical facility. The duration of the surgery depends on how many procedures are performed and to what extent. It is common for a surgery of this nature to take 3-4 hours or longer. The recovery can also be quite trying. Most patients will be required to spend a couple of nights in the hospital. It could take 2 weeks or longer before work and normal activities can resume. A lower body lift can create a natural shape and a leaner, more toned figure. Patients who adhere to a healthy lifestyle can enjoy their surgical results for years.
Expected Cost
The cost for a lower body lift will vary. The final cost will depend on how many procedures are being performed and how many stages it takes to complete the process (surgeries that are staged will inevitably cost more). On average, most patients can expect to pay between $10,000-$17,000. During the initial consultation, a detailed surgical plan will be prepared and the costs outlined for each specific case.
Plan Your Procedure
- Average Cost
- $10,000 - $17,000
- Recovery Time
- 2 Weeks
- Average Procedure Time
- 3-4 Hours
- Post-op Follow-up
- 1 Day
- Procedure Recovery Location
- In-Patient
Lower Body Lift FAQ's
How Bad is the Scarring?
While this procedure produces great results, scarring is inevitable. However, every effort is made to create clean incisions and leave a thin scar line. These incisions are also created low to follow the natural bikini line and keep them hidden if a bathing suit is worn. The scars will continue to heal and fade over time. Most patients feel their sleeker, tighter body outweighs the scarring.
Is This Surgery Painful?
Because of the extent of this procedure, patients may feel discomfort during the recovery process. For this reason, patients are required to stay in the hospital for a couple of days to be monitored and will be prescribed pain medication to help minimize pain and discomfort.
Will Insurance Apply?
Yes, insurance may cover some portion of a body lift procedure. For massive weight loss patients, there may be chronic skin infections or other issues caused by obesity. This varies by patient condition, insurance policy and procedure. Patient benefits will be discussed during the pre-op meeting with one of our billing and insurance coordinators.
Best Time for Surgery?
Individuals contemplating a lower body lift will need to be at or near their goal weight. If they anticipate losing a significant amount of weight, this needs to happen first. Once the weight has been lost, a physical will be required to ensure the body has stabilized enough to endure surgery.


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I have started writing my next book. I spent the week getting the outline to an acceptable state, and this morning I got going with the story. It has been several months of world building, research, and story planning, but as commander Helmuth van Moltke said, no plan survives contact with the enemy so we'll see how things go once the plot holes make themselves known, and the characters get ideas of their own. There's no way out but through! Working title at the moment: "The AIWar"
Will definitely have to come up with a better title than that.
Started another one! :)
26 Apr 2019 Leave a comment
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I have started writing my next book. I spent the week getting the outline to an acceptable state, and this morning I got going with the story. It has been several months of world building, research, and story planning, but as commander Helmuth van Moltke said, no plan survives contact with the enemy so we'll see how things go once the plot holes make themselves known, and the characters get ideas of their own. There's no way out but through! Working title at the moment: "The AIWar"
Writing planning is reaching critical mass
02 Apr 2019 Leave a comment
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I've written more than 10 000 words on my new book, but not a single word of description, dialogue, or exposition. Yes, it's all planning.
World-building, actually, I've not even started the outline yet. All I've done so far is work out the details of the setting. I don't like the world-building to govern the plot too much, but I do like it to inform the story. The characters must be shaped by their setting. By now I'm starting to feel as if it's all getting a bit out of control and I need to rein it in and decide what the story is about.
Below is a screenshot that shows all the aspects of the world I've been working out. And this is just the start. There is some hope, though, notice the character section! That's where the heart of the story planning for me.
Is Science Fiction a Dangerous Lie?
25 Mar 2019 Leave a comment
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The research I'm doing for my current WIP book is raising some uncomfortable questions about my responsibilities as a science fiction writer. I wrote about it for the Skolion blog.
Pippin update! Good-bye Giardia
19 Mar 2019 Leave a comment
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We just got the test results back and the giardia is gone! I am so relieved. Pippin is not out of the woods yet, he has all the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome which is apparently not uncommon after a giardia infection. He's doing much better overall, but he's an old dog so we'll just have to take it one day at a time.
Nerine Dorman on Skolion
18 Mar 2019 Leave a comment
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Skolion has a new blog! Skolion is a writers' cooperative. We write speculative fiction, horror, fantasy, or science fiction. You can read Nerine Dorman's explanation of what Skolion is all about at the brand new Skolion blog.
Pippin's Giardia Saga
12 Mar 2019 Comments Off on Pippin's Giardia Saga
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This is a long post! For practical information on how to treat a dog that's sick with giardia, scroll down to the end and look for "Giardia advice and information".
My dog, Pippin, is twelve. I used to love it when people asked his age because of their surprise at the answer. Until recently he was an active, healthy dog and he did not look old at all. I walked him for an hour in the mornings and about forty minutes in the afternoon.
In December there was a sewage spill in the vlei and Pippin got into the water despite my attempts to stop him. I can't be sure that's where it started, but it seems very likely.
He started getting diarrhoea. I ignored it at first because he likes eating rubbish and has had runny poop before, although not often. But when it didn't clear up, I took him to the vet.
The vet prescribed the antibiotic Metronidazole. Pippin had several courses. Initially it seemed to help but each time the diarrhoea came back, like clockwork, 5 days after the last dose.
The vet got Pippin's poop tested and we had an answer. Giardia. A single celled parasite that thrives in water contaminated by sewage. I was happy to get a diagnosis. The vet was confident that the correct medication would clear this up.
Long story short, it didn't. Pippin went through two courses of the anti-parasitic medication Panacur and some more Metronidazole – by now I've lost track of how many courses of antibiotics he's had. Each time the symptoms came back, like clockwork, 5 days after the end of the treatment. I quarantined Pippin in a clean room and blasted my house and backyard with disinfectant, threw away all his bedding and toys, in case he was reinfecting himself. Didn't make any difference.
His symptoms got worse. Not just diarrhoea, but blood. And getting him to take the medication was stressful for everyone involved. Pippin hated being quarantined too. It was a bad time.
I made mistakes, some of which might explain why the medication didn't work. Before the giardia diagnosis the vet recommended an anti-diarrhoea medication called Diomec. I continued giving Pippin this stuff, not realising that it contains kaolin and prevents medication from being absorbed.
I also didn't realise that the fluid medications, Panacur and Rhonidazole, have to be shaken really, really hard because the active ingredient settles into a sort of gunk at the bottom of the bottle. I couldn't figure out why the doses I was measuring out didn't add up to the volume of the (opaque) container. When I did eventually figure it out, even shaking didn't do the trick, I had to stir the damn stuff with a chopstick. The fact that it took me so long to realise this might mean he just didn't get enough of the active ingredient.
I kept Pippin out of our backyard in case it was contaminated with the giardia cysts. Every time he needed to pee or poop I had to take him for a walk. We developed quite a bond over this. Pippin would come over and look at me meaningfully, I'd get up from whatever I was doing and take him for a toilet walk.
I grew jealous of the random dog poops that I saw lying around outside. If only Pippin would produce something so firm and brown! I also had to be extra careful to clean up his poop as I didn't want other dogs getting infected.
To Pippin's alarm I had to wipe his bum for him for him each time he pooped to stop infected poop from spreading onto his coat and into our home. He also got washed for the very first time in his life. He accepted this and everything else with dignity.
The vet tracked down a new type of medication, another anti parasitic drug called Ronidazole. I gave Pippin a seven-day course of this, which was fairly traumatic as it became progressively more difficult to persuade him to take the medication. It's a fluid that I either mixed with his food, or, eventually, squirted directly into his mouth. The stuff made him feel groggy and he quickly got very good at detecting its presence.
It's a few days after his last dose and so far he's doing OK. I've decided not to go on with any treatments even if the giardia comes back. It's too traumatic. I'm going to keep him as comfortable as possible, but not do anything that will upset him further.
UPDATE! We just got the test results back and the giardia is gone! I am so relieved. Pippin is not out of the woods yet, he has all the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome which is apparently not uncommon after a giardia infection. He's doing much better overall, but he's an old dog so we'll just have to take it one day at a time.
Giardia information and advice
The symptoms of a giardia infection are diarrhoea, often yellow, often with mucus, often with blood. In the early days the diarrhoea can be intermittent. The only way to diagnose it is with a fecal sample. Don't wait till your dog is very sick before doing this. Get a diagnosis as early as possible.
Disinfecting and preventing infection
If a dog is infected the parasite will colonise its gut and produce cysts, which are like tough, microscopic little eggs that can survive outside of water and outside of the dog. These cysts contaminate the dog's poop.
If a dog (or a cat) sniffs and or eats poop contaminated poop or licks contaminated soil they can get infected.
The cysts survive outside for quite a while but they prefer wet, cool conditions. They'll last for a few days on dry sand in direct sunlight, but for weeks in shaded soil.
To stop giardia from spreading, pick up poop as quickly as possible and disinfect the area thoroughly.
You can kill giardia cysts with diluted bleach, (1 cup in four liters of water), or a cleaning solution that contains Quaternary ammonia, like F10 Veterinary disinfectant. F10 works well because they have a range of products that are easy to use, for example a soap for washing your hands or your dog, a spray for soft upholstery that doesn't need to be rinsed off. F10 is also comparatively eco-friendly as it's biodegradable and smells OK, a sort of piney scent that fades quickly.
Disinfect everything that might be contaminated and wash the dog, especially its bum, on the last day of treatment.
There are different strains of giardia and apparently it is very unlikely, (although not impossible) for a human to get infected by the type of giardia that dogs or cats get. Humans and birds get the same type of giardia, but it's unlikely that a dog will get giardia from eating bird poop.
What medication to use
Your vet will guide you here. Panacur seems to be the most widely successful although in my case it didn't work. That might be because, as I described above, I made some mistakes in giving it.
The importance of probiotics
Dogs can be infected with giardia without getting sick. There seems to be some evidence that it's not the giardia that is the problem but the "bad" bacteria in an animal's guts. If the gut bacteria isn't healthy, the giardia can open up the way for that bad bacteria to attack. That's why it's so important to establish a healthy gut by making sure that a dog is getting enough probiotics. Unfortunately the treatment, antibiotics or anti parasite medications, kill the "good" bacteria so its a catch 22.
From my experience with Pippin I doubt that treating a dog only with probiotics will help much. You have to actually kill that parasite once its taken hold but the probiotics make an enormous difference to how quickly the dog recovers. As soon as I started giving Pippin probiotics he improved remarkably.
Oh, and just giving a dog live yogurt is not enough as it doesn't contain all the different types of bacteria needed. A good probiotic for dogs is Protexin, it contains multiple strains of bacteria. I also use Pro-Kolin and Canigest but both contain kaolin so shouldn't be given while the dog is getting medication. Pro-Kolin and Canigest are good for helping with diarrhoea. You can give a dog human probiotics, but you need to check that it contains the right strains. Look for the following:
- Enterococcus faecium
- Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Lactobacillus casei
- Lactobacillus plantarum
- Bifidobacterium bifidum
- Bifidobacterium animalis
Pro-kolin and Canigest both contain Enterococcus faecium and Protexin has got pretty much all of them. Protexin also seems to be tasteless and easy to mix into food without the dog realising.
These are the most helpful articles I found on:
General information on giardia in dogs and how to deal with it
Cross infection of Giardia in humans, dogs, and birds
The importance of probiotics in treating giardia
My overflow bin is overflowing!
11 Mar 2019 Leave a comment
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My overflow bin is overflowing! Seems autumn is here. It's been pouring with rain since early this morning. Feels surreal after all this hot, dry, windy weather. Having a little trouble switching off my internal "GO GET THE BUCKETS AND FILL ALL THE CONTAINERS" alarm.
Manybooks Interview
26 Feb 2019 Leave a comment
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Check it out! I got featured as "author of the day" at Manybooks. You can read the interview here:
Birthday Swim
05 Feb 2019 Leave a comment
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My sister took me to Silvermine for my birthday and we swam in the dam there. The water was just perfect.
The Devil Thorn method of planning a book
17 Jan 2019 Leave a comment
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I've started planning my new book. I always do a lot of planning before I even start the outline, and a lot of outlining before I start the first draft. And no matter how much planning I do, I always have to go back to the drawing board halfway through that first draft, because, as Helmuth von Moltke the Elder said, no plan survives contact with the enemy.
I used to use the Dog Walking method of story planning. This meant going for lots of long walks with my dog, Pippin, while I thought about the story. Now Pippin is a little bit sick and twelve years old, and not really up to hour-long walks anymore. This forces me to use the Devil Thorn method, which involves clearing our neighbourhood of every single devil thorn plant I can find, while I think about the story.
Don't worry though, I still take Pippin for walks. He gets into our car via a ramp to save his hips and spine from jumping, and gets driven to Park Island or the Vlei for short outings.
And the book? It's not a sequel to any of the books I've already written. It's something completely new.
Backyard wildlife
11 Dec 2018 Leave a comment
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I got the concrete removed from our backyard. At the moment the biggest plant is the dusty miller, and it's just flowered, and is popular with the bees. I watched this one do a complete grooming session and then tuck into the flower 🙂
The Bullet
05 Dec 2018 Leave a comment
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We've been living in Costa da Gama for about a year and a half now. It's quite a change from Woodstock. For example, about a year ago, we found a small and unexpected hole in the roof above my writing room.
This was the hole before we patched it over.
We'd just had work done on that part of the roof and had inspected it thoroughly, and this was definitely a new hole. I suspected it was a bullet hole, partly because the taxi war in the area had been heating up and it's not unusual to hear shots fired.
Well – today I found the bullet.
I found it behind the compost bin, next to the wall just under where the hole had been. It must have gone through the roof, and then down the outside of the wall. If it had gone just 5 cm to the right, it would have come out into my writing room and gone through the budgie cage.
Just as well it didn't.
Thank You!
30 Nov 2018 Leave a comment
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Thanks so much! To * everyone * who came to my book launch, you have no idea how much I appreciate your support. Also to Brendon, Andries, Marijke, Tallulah, Nerine, all the members of the Skolion Street team (you rock!).
Thanks as well to the venues: The Field Office in Woodstock (and especially Genevieve, who tracked down some escaping wine glasses all the way to Calitzdorp, but that's a whole other story) and Rolling Wood in Muizenberg, such a great vibe.
And of course – last but not least – to all my readers out there in the world
I'm now all book-launched out, and will be creeping back into my shell for a bit. I have an idea for a new book…
Eroded Language in "The Strange"
26 Nov 2018 Leave a comment
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My favourite part of world building — the process of creating a setting for a story — is making sure that any words or names I have to make up are convincing. Most of us have a keen an intuitive sense for when a word is "fake", and when you come across a name for a place, a person, or even a type of food that seems obviously made up, it pulls you out of the story. I wrote about the layered use of language in The Babylon Eye here, to explain how the words, titles, and place names reveal the history and hierarchy of that world. In The Strange I had an even bigger challenge, creating not just one, but an entire universe of alien worlds. These worlds had to feel deeply foreign and, well, strange, without being so distant, removed, or alien that they don't evoke an emotional response.
For example, consider Orm Embar, the name Ursula le Guin chose for one of the dragons in her Earthsea series. We don't know the etymology of this name but to me, "Embar" evokes "ember", a quiescent seed of fire that might flare up if breathed upon, and "Orm" has echoes of the word "orb", which seems large, timeless, and ancient. Both are appropriate for the dragon they describe.
I could never create this kind of resonance with completely made up language, so my Strange World had to use words that sounded familiar, and drew on existing languages from our world. The names and terminology also had to show evidence of history. For example, in our world the names of letters, numbers, the days of the week are from ancient cultures that used to have great influence but have now faded into obscurity. The symbols and names that remain are the teeth, the bone fragments, the stone beads that are left behind when the body itself has been eroded away.
As was hinted at in The Babylon Eye the Strange is not a single world but a network of many places that have been conquered, colonised, freed, vanquished and re-colonised. Multiple civilisations overlapped, blended and erased one another. Some places have multiple names, old names, drawn from ancient language like Aramaic, Accadian and Somali, as well as the newer names given to them by conquerors. The newer names are often latinate, as Latin was a bridge language between warring foreign cultures in the Strange.
Traces of this history can be seen in the architecture of places like the Gremium (the Gremium is another Eye, a sort of hub between the worlds), where ancient infrastructure is layered on top of even older carvings. But its history is also evident in the name itself. "Gremium" is the new name, and is derived from the Latin word for "lap". The old name was Samad Uurka, which is a warping of the Somali words for "Sky" and "womb".
There are many worlds, all with names, and all the world names are preceded by the word "Dhulka" which is Somali for "ground" or "soil". So for example, the Strangeworld name for our world is Dhulka Serragio. "Serragio" was derived from the Latin word for sawdust, a substance used in arenas to mop up the blood of gladiators. That name seemed, to the Strangers, appropriate for our world. The people in my stories tend not to use the word "dhulka" for "world". They refer to the various worlds as "niches", which evokes an entirely different attitude and set of associations.
There are many examples of this layering throughout the book. Titles of petty prison officials are derived from numbers in ancient, twelve-base systems: esseret is Accadian for "ten". Military titles are from the more modern Latin-base languages: for example the para-military slave-train guards in The Strange are called pugios, which is Latin for "dagger".
Why are the prison-officials' titles rooted in the language of the older, conquered civilisation, while the enslaved slave-guardians bear titles in the language of the conquerors? I can guess, but I'm not sure, just as nobody can every really be sure of the etymology of many of the words and titles in our own world.
Keeping the Stakes Personal
21 Nov 2018 Leave a comment
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In fantasy, and science fiction to a lesser extent the stakes tend to be ridiculously high. The quest must succeed or THE UNIVERSE WILL END or ALL HUMANITY WILL LOSE FREE WILL. While I appreciate that as a reader, it doesn't work for me as a writer because I embed my stories in a world similar to the one we live in.
And here's the thing about the world I live in:
The doomsday scenarios are real and multiplying. Climate change. Species extinction — I could go on but I won't. Imagine reading about a heroine who is fighting climate change. It's tough, it's exciting, but in the end she succeeds! Yay! Climate change is reversed. You close the book and glance outside to see your half empty rainwater tank and smell the fumes of your neighbour revving his car.
It makes the story seem empty and fake.
That's why, while I write about the very real problems that we all face, they are not doomsday events that needs to be vanquished. I prefer to keep the stakes personal and intimate, the kind of thing anyone might believably face and care about. Protecting your little brother. Finding a missing person. Or looking for a lost dog.