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Chip began his career in the 1970's as a mover and has learned the business from the ground up. Responsible for moving companies throughout the United States, Chip developed expertise in operations and administration. In 1990, he started Dircks Moving Services along with his brother Rick and is accountable for all of the company's activities.
Chip is active in a number of industry related organizations. In May of 2009, he was named to the Board of Directors of UniGroup, Inc., the parent company of Mayflower Transit. He currently sits on the board of the moving industry's trade group, the American Moving and Storage Association, and he is also on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Trucking Association. In addition, Chip is a member of the Ho Ho Kams, a civic organization in Mesa, and in 1998 he was awarded the Arizona Business Leadership Award from Arizona State University. Chip was recently elected Chairman of the AZ Transportation Education Foundation (ATEF) Board of Directors.
Chip lives in Chandler with his wife Patty and has one son, Matt.
Rick has been in the moving industry for nearly 30 years. In that time, Rick has worked in various sales and management positions throughout the western United States. Rick is responsible for all Sales and Marketing activities for Dircks and personally manages certain accounts.
Rick is very involved in industry and community entities. He is currently the Board Chair, for a second consecutive term, for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in Central, Northern and Western Arizona, a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for WESTMARC, the Arizona State University President's Club and the Fiesta Bowl.
Rick lives in Chandler with his wife Robin and children, Madison and Morgan.
Josh has nearly 20 years of experience in local, interstate, and international trucking and transportation. He has an extensive background in the transportation industry, with previous roles in customer service, dispatch, and operations before assuming multiple corporate leadership roles. Josh is passionate about safety and customer service and understands what it takes to deliver a great outcome for our customers.
Josh is from Southern California, but moved to Phoenix in high school and considers himself a Phoenician. In his free time, Josh enjoys motorcycling, camping, and spending time with his family.
Gary has been in the moving industry for over 30 years. He is a second generation mover having been raised by parents who owned a moving company. Gary's experience ranges from when he was in high school through college, working at the local level. Gary started out washing trucks and sweeping warehouse floors and then on to the local crews and packing crews. Eventually he segued into sales where he spent several years in that position. Continuing to expand his skills and knowledge lead him into management and then on to agent ownership.
Gary's wealth of industry experience also includes tenure at the executive management level of a van line and also in the portable storage industry. Gary and his wife Linda have three grown children and two grandchildren. They are both avid pickle ball players and enjoy just about every outdoor activity.
Brandon joined the Dircks Corporate Sales Team in September 2000 and is a graduate of The University of Iowa. One of the most interesting stories he has about the industry is when US Airways hired Dircks to manage the logistics and moving for the America West/US Airways merger. Brandon was part of the team who decommissioned 3 facilities and opened 4 new ones. Over a 9 month period this team managed office moves for over 3500 people, more than 60 truckloads of record storage and an IT upgrade project that required picking up equipment at over 100 airports around the country and delivering to recycling facilities on the coasts. Brandon is a Rotary member and committee chair and is also in the Iowa Alumni Association. He is married with one child and two dogs.
Brandon has been in the industry for 18 years and is a certified project manager. He was awarded Dircks Sales Person of the Year in 2001,2005 and 2009. He is also a Member of CoreNet and CoreNet Young Leaders and a Board Member of the Commercial Relocation Network (CRN).
Jim has been involved in the Third-Party Logistics Industry (3PL) for nearly 40 years in the state of Arizona. In his experience working for local, regional and national logistics companies, Jim has managed the planning, organizing, directing, staffing and controlling of the marketing and operations for cold storage, dry grocery, consumer/general commodity products and chemical industries. In addition to business development in the public and dedicated warehouse operations, Jim is experienced with value-added segments including packaging and fulfillment services along with the transportation services that are required in today's logistics environments.
Over the years, Jim has been associated with several logistics associations and is a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, a global association designed to enhance and educate today's managers in logistics. Jim also contributes to the next wave of supply chain students by guest speaking at the college level.
As the Customer Service Manager, Jose works with an elite group of Customer Service Coordinators and an exceptional administrative staff to deliver world class customer service to customers.
Jose was born in Manhattan but raised in Long Island. However, he lived in Queens for most of his adult life and is a proud Yankees fan.
Jose loves hiking all around Arizona. When he is not hiking, you can find him working on his Jeep Wrangler that he has had for over 16 years.
Juli has been in the moving industry for about 20 years. She enjoys working with customers and hearing the different priorities and concerns each has about the move process.
She is very involved with a small group at her church, and they have volunteered at soup kitchens, raised donations for various charities and host toy drives.
Juli and her husband Jeff have two daughters Morgan and Carly, and two cats Sophie and Mocha.
Karlie is originally from Mariposa, California, a very small town right outside of Yosemite National Park. She moved to Phoenix in 2014 after attending college in Santa Barbara, California. Karlie enjoys traveling and volunteering with recuse dogs and cats in her free time.
Kathy has over 20 years of experience in the moving industry as a national account coordinator for household goods and international. She has spent the last 10 years as a Relocation Counselor.
Kathy is thrilled to have joined the Dircks team as a Relocation Support Specialist (Inside Sales). Her favorite part is when she is able to interact with the customers.
When Kathy is not at work she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, who include her husband, two children, two stepchildren, four grandchildren, and two dogs. Safe to say Kathy is just as popular with her large family circle as she is at Dircks!
Natalie joined the Dircks team after graduating from Arizona State University with concurrent degrees in Marketing and Supply Chain Management, and a minor in Sustainability. She moved to Arizona in 2013 from West Bloomfield, Michigan, and has been enjoying the desert ever since. Natalie is responsible for managing all marketing initiatives, including branding, partner sponsorships, newsletters and marketing literature, community outreach projects, and our social media platforms and website. In her free time she enjoys hiking trails such as Fossil Creek and Devils Bridge, and spending time with her recently adopted puppy, Brownie.
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Making Quota Next Year Will Be a Breeze If You Make These Investments Now
Discover why inbound social selling tips are a must for your long-term sales prospecting success.
October 26, 2014
Like our sales world, marketing has seen widespread change over the last decade. Inbound marketing tactics like blogs, whitepapers, and webinars cropped up to support outbound tactics like ads and email blasts.
It's easy to see why:
- According to Search Engine Journal, inbound leads cost 60% less than outbound leads
- The Content Marketing Institute reports that 8 out of 10 people identify themselves as blog readers
- 23% of all time spent online is spent on social media sites
To account for this new "self-service" buyer behavior, marketing has shifted to "inbound marketing" and selling has shifted to "social selling." And with social selling, sales pros are forced to market themselves like never before. So it makes sense to mimic our marketing peers and institute "inbound selling" tactics that regularly attract new, informed, and ideal buyers into the sales pipeline, right?
Below you'll find a few social selling tips you can invest in now that will help you attract your ideal buyers in the months and years ahead. The best part is new leads generated from inbound selling only add to the leads you receive from regular sales prospecting efforts. They're the tasty icing on your lead generation cake.
Communicate regularly with your connected connections
Could you identify these connections right now if you had to? If not, you probably also have "insider" connections who work with prospects in your industry. These can be partners, VARs, or anyone else who regularly sells to, or consults with, buyers in your industry.
You don't need to hound these people weekly or try to convince them to refer business to you. Just stay in touch and show a genuine interest in what they're up to. This act alone will naturally spark career-centered conversations which will keep you top of mind when they're connecting with their other peers.
Establish a helpful, expert presence where your buyers are
In case you haven't noticed, LinkedIn recently opened up the publishing platform to everyone, meaning any sales pro can publish expert content that answers the questions prospects are asking.
Don't want to write a blog post? No problem. Search the web for forums, groups, blog comments, Q & A sites, and any other place you can leave your mark. This is exactly how Gary Vaynerchuk built his online wine empire; with social listening and a helpful, non-salesy presence. It takes some time but it's absolutely worth it as the results are often long lasting.
Create a rock-solid referral system
Asking for referrals is something all sales pros know they should do but few actually follow through with it. When you consider that referral business closes more than 70% of the time, it's easy to see why 85% of sales people do not generate enough quality referrals.
There's no need to overcomplicate it. When you satisfy a customer, ask for their help, i.e. a referral. Worst case scenario is they say no, and dealing with no is part of the job description. Your customers are more than willing to give referrals, just ask for a little bit of help, at the right time, with the importance it deserves, thank the heck out of 'em, and repeat. Soon you'll be generating a sizeable chunk of your business strictly from referrals.
Expand your network
Naturally, the more people you're connected to, the better your odds of getting a quality referral or a warm introduction to a prospect. Never miss an opportunity to connect. Make it a point to send new connection requests before you call it a day to ensure you're not letting opportunities to expand your network slip through the cracks.


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Manhunt for alleged JW Abuser Continues Did Jehovahs Witnesses Protect Him?
On April 22, 2005 we reported the manhunt for Rick McClean. A recently disfellowshipped Jehovahs Witness. The news reports following have omitted any reference to his long involvement with Jehovahs Witnesses. In a recent Fox news report a very ominous comment was made at the end of the newscast. It was reported by Theresa Bowen, Despite an alleged twenty year history of sexual offenses he doesnt have a criminal history. You can watch the news cast here,
At silentlambs we have reported time and again the cover up of child abuse within the organization. Many s tori es relate the silencing of victims while pedophiles would go on to molest multiple children of unknowing parents. Elders remain silent at the instruction of Watchtower Policy on keeping confidential any information that might protect children from child molesters. Why? The administrative arm of Jehovahs Witnesses (Governing Body) dictates that not only are untrained lay ministers investigate the crime of child rape, but also that they use a biblical edict of requiring two eye witnesses before the child can be believed. To see a description of this policy that ran on the JW website see this link, http://www.silentlambs.org/education/usapositiononabuse.cfm
If there are not two eye-witnesses to the actual crime of child rape, and the perpetrator denies the charge, the child is told biblically they must threat their molester as an innocent man. This was highlighted in an article of the Watchtower dated 1997. You can read the article at this link,
http://www.silentlambs.org/education/WhyReportBad.cfm The admonition to leave it in Jehovahs hands, clearly means to remain silent and not do anything to the biblically dictated innocent man. The effects on the victims has been horrendous and thousands have reported being raped while feeling helpless to do anything about it.
In the recent case of Rick McClean more information continues to come in to show the extent of how WT Policy not only protected this man but allowed him access to numerous victims according to news reports. A discussion forum noted this comment regarding McClean,
I am a very concerned mother. I knew aka Rick McClean for several years. He spent many years with our family. We attended the same Kingdom Hall as he did. My children were exposed to him although the elders knew of his private confession , though the congregation did not have a clue, other than the elders and those privy to such information. Not once was I told to watch out for him. He held a position as a ministerial servant. They appeared to be the "perfect family". Thinking that he was just trying to be spiritually upbuilding to my family, he abused that. I wish that Jehovah's Witness elders would have warned me even if they didn't choose to mention his act of a prior molestation. I feel very victimized and hope he is caught. There were many young girls in the Alpine Kingdom Hall when he attended. I hope they all get the help that they will need as they grow into adults.
A very concerned and frightened mom.
Another comment from someone in that says they were in his congregation makes this statement,
He was a pioneer and was well-known by many current elders and CO's and PO's around North San Diego County .
These comments show that not only was McClean a member of the congregation but he also held positions of trust by being a pioneer and Ministerial Servant that no doubt allowed him further access to children. It was stated the McClean was disfellowshipped in the summer of 2004. If you put two and two together it had to be for his crimes against children. Knowing the directives of the organization apparently there were either multiple instances that allowed for the biblical edict of conviction to apply or he confessed to his crime. At that time why wasnt he reported to authorities? If this matter were addressed properly how many children could have avoided being molested by this monster? The evidence to this point seems to indicate once again Watchtower Policy has allowed children to be hurt and protected another pedophile. True to form elders will remain silent on the extent of his crimes and avoid any comment to media or police to help apprehend this fugitive from justice. Thanks to misapplication of the first amendment they can get away with it. For comments on the First Amendment se this link, http://www.silentlambs.org/newsletter/NewsLetterItem.cfm?SendoutID=177
The disgrace they bring on God and their organization shows where their true loyalties remain.
Below are additional articles on the story.
POSTED: 8:38 am PDT April 22, 2005
UPDATED: 9:00 am PDT April 22, 2005
SAN DIEGO -- Authorities asked for the public's help in finding a fugitive suspected of sexually assaulting young girls for decades.
An arrest warrant issued in San Diego three months ago accuses Frederick McClean, 54, of four counts of child molestation and an allegation of
lewd acts with a child younger than 14.
McClean is a predator who gains children's trust, then exploits it for his sexual gratification, police and prosecutors allege.
Though he most recently lived in the Riverside-area community of Winchester , detectives believe most of the alleged crimes occurred in San Diego County .
One alleged victim, now an adult, reported that McClean assaulted her more than 100 times, starting when she was 5 and ending about seven years later, said Brian Lucio of the U.S. Marshals Service.
"Investigators believe McClean has committed these devious acts over a 20- year period and ... has no reason to stop," he said.
The last known sighting of the suspect was in September, when he made contact with his ex-wife, Lucio said. Authorities believe he went into hiding because he realized that criminal charges against him were imminent.
McClean, the former owner of a race car restoration and sales business, may be driving a small, dark-colored pickup truck or a 1955 Chevrolet, license number 4WQH018.
He is an experienced camper who has frequented the Anza-Borrego and Cuyamaca Mountain areas. Authorities believe he may be hiding in northern San Diego County or southern Riverside County .
McClean is white, 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
Officials asked anyone with information on his whereabouts to call Deputy U.S. Marshal Tom Maranda at (619) 557-6620 . Anyone spotting McClean is urged to consider him dangerous and to immediately call 911.
Brother Frederick McClean, aka Rick McClain was a member of the congregation in Vista and Oceanside , CA during the last 25 years. He's on the loose at this moment with the newscasts here in San Diego showing his mug all last night and today still. Write ups in this morning's San Diego Union Tribune and North County Times.
sought in 8 child molestation cases
Law enforcement asks public's help
Pauline Repard
April 22, 2005
Authorities are looking for a fugitive suspected in eight child molestation cases covering 20 years in North County and Riverside County .
Frederick McClean, 54, was described as a sexual predator who knows the law is after him and has nothing to lose.
"Those kind are the most dangerous," said Brian Lucio, spokesman for the San Diego Regional Fugitive Task Force. "He'll do anything to get away."
A warrant for McClean's arrest was issued in January based on a Sheriff's Department investigation. Lucio said the task force has been unable to find McClean and now is turning to the public for help.
Investigators believe McClean may be hiding in North County or south Riverside County , Lucio said.
In May, a woman reported to Riverside County sheriff's deputies that McClean had molested her more than 100 times when she was 5 to 12 years old, Lucio said. McClean, who is married and has children, lived in Winchester , north of Temecula, at the time.
An investigation revealed seven other alleged victims, most of them from North County , Lucio said. The case was turned over to San Diego sheriff's detectives.
McClean knows a warrant was issued for his arrest and told family and friends that he would rather die than go to jail. He asked one person to buy him a gun, and, though that person refused, authorities assume McClean has obtained one some other way, Lucio said.
Lucio said investigators fear McClean will continue to find child victims while he is on the run.
"Predators like this don't stop just because a warrant was issued," Lucio said. "He finds families and establishes a trusting relationship. He takes on the role that if they (children) have any problems to come to him."
McClean once owned a race-car restoration business, specializing in Lola chassis Can-Am racing cars from the 1960s and 1970s. He is an experienced outdoorsman who has frequented the Anza-Borrego desert and Cuyamaca Mountains , Lucio said.
McClean may be driving a small, dark pickup and may have a 1955 Chevrolet with California license 4WQH018.
Anyone with information about McClean is asked to call Deputy U.S. Marshal Tom Maranda at (619) 557-6620, ext. 240.


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Put the onion, jalapeno and garlic in a food processor and finely chop. Add the tomatillos, avocado and salt and pulse until chopped but still chunky. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the coriander.
Heat a hob or outdoor grill to medium-high. Mix the olive oil, chipotle or chilli powder and salt in a large bowl. Add the prawns and toss to coat. Grill the prawns until translucent, about one and a half to two minutes on each side.
Grill the tortillas until slightly charred and pliable, about 20 seconds per side. (Alternatively, wrap in a damp paper towel and heat in a microwave.)
Spoon the sauce on the tortilla, then top with about 2 or 3 prawns and a sprig of coriander. Serve 2 tacos per person, with a lime wedge on the side.


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There are two main ways people prefer to work in Scala:
- Using an IDE.
- Using the command line.
The following tutorials will walk you through the setup process for whichever way you prefer.
However, if you just want to jump directly into Scala without installing anything, skip the guides on this page and check out:
- Our interactive introduction to Scala on scala-exercises.com, or
- Scastie, Scala in the browser, with access to all Scala compilers and all published libraries!
Setting up and getting started with Scala
If you prefer working in an IDE…
IntelliJ is the most commonly-used IDE by Scala developers. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through downloading and setting up IntelliJ with the Scala plugin, and we'll get you started with your first Scala project, complete with unit tests!
- Getting Started with Scala in IntelliJ
- Building a Scala Project with IntelliJ and sbt
- Testing Scala in IntelliJ with ScalaTest
If you prefer working on the command line…
If you prefer using a text editor like emacs, Vim, Atom, or Sublime Text, then the best way to compile, test, and run Scala code is by using sbt, Scala's build tool.
- Getting Started with Scala and sbt on the Command Line
- Testing Scala with sbt and ScalaTest on the Command Line
Next Steps
Once you've finished these tutorials, check out:
- The Tour of Scala for bite-sized introductions to Scala's features.
- The Scala Book, which provides a set of short lessons introducing Scala's main features.
- Learning Resources, which includes online interactive tutorials and courses.
- Our list of some popular Scala books.
Getting Help
There are a multitude of mailing lists and real-time chat channels in case you want to quickly connect with other Scala users. Check out our community page for a list of these resources, and for where to reach out for help.


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Main concepts in this post:
- --userdir NetBeans command line switch
- opening multiple instances of NetBeans IDE
- Netbeans about dialog box
This post answers questions like:
- How to open two NetBeans IDE simulteneously?
- What is NetBeans user directory?
- What is the --userdir NetBeans command line switch?
- How to know the current user directory of NetBeans?
- How to use same NetBeans installation to open two instances?
Many a times we need to look two projects at the same time in NetBeans IDE. If both the projects are open in two seperate NetBeans IDEs that will be easier to look into one IDE instance having one project and code into the other instance of the IDE for the other project.
The NetBeans IDE maintains one user directory for one instance. The trick is to make seperate user directories and make shortcuts of NetBeans IDE to start the instances in those seperate user directories. Through these shortcuts we can pass the instruction to the IDE about what user directory to choose while running the instance.
Let us take an example. We will create two directories
1. D:\nbuserdir1
2. D:\nbuserdir2
Now we will create two shortcuts on the desktop which can be done by copying the NetBeans shortcut in the start menu and making two copies with dufferent names. Now we will right click on the shortcuts and will choose the properties. Then we will change the execution path and add the additional part to that command as
<netbeanscommand> --userdir D:\nbuserdir1 for the first shortcut
<netbeanscommand> --userdir D:\nbuserdir2 for the second shortcut.
Now we are ready to execute the NetBeans IDE in two instances. When we double click on those instances we will have two seperate IDEs running simulteneously.
To check which user directory is currently used by the running IDE we can open the Help > About diablog box. This dialog box will also show us the user directory used by the running instance.


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~ Queer College of Art
In Xenophily and Computational Denaturalization (2017), Patricia Reed deconstructs the direct feedback loop between concepts and actualisation, highlighting the need for collective change to come on a conceptual level if we aim to see concrete change in the physical world. In order to do this Reed draws our attention to: the inequalities in the formation of universal givens; the importance of the process of alienation away from our current human condition; the significance of redefining the future ex-centric human position in regards to life on earth and intelligence; and the significance of mechanic intervention in regards to "average objects" utilising the hypothetical as a means of critiquing current inequalities.
Reed begins the paper by addressing the direct connection between the construction of universal givens on a conceptual level and how these inequalities actualise in the physical realm. Here we begin to see what Reed describes as:
"these current crises did not suddenly appear out of nowhere, but are the result of human making; a deeply uneven making, whose, acute consequences disproportionately follow well-trodden trajectories of historical domination."1
The oppression of marginalised communities alongside many other damaging "givens" such as changes in global temperature are not naturalized forms of inequality that the regimes of power enforcing them would like us to believe, but are constructed by humans. In order to change our future possibilities we must strive towards naturalised and institutionalised laws that govern current human conditions. Reed eloquently textualises this for us by stating "enduring transformation is enabled at this conceptual level plotting who we are, where we stand, who/what composes a "we," and how we understand coexistence, humble first steps need to be taken."2 Reed offers the example of how current dominant gendered clichés materialise in digital personal assistants taking the role of the "complacent woman, politely absorbing any abuse thrown at "her" whilst duly enacting "her" task in sorting out your calendar."3
"Without the attentive embrace of fallibility, perspectives ossify into entrenched naturalisations of what is, confusing the accounting of a world with the world as such, like gazing at an object from a single, particular position and insisting on consolidating that view with the object's full dimensionality."4
Reed goes on to elaborate the collective tools needed in order to create future possibilities without the limitations of current socially ingrained inequalities. In order to create universal change of a conceptual level we must alienate ourselves from current human conditions, while redefining the current position of humans in relation to all life on earth and intelligence. We no longer define the limitations of knowledge and machine intelligence must be embraced in order to move past current inequalities in the physical realm. For Reed the future planetary condition depends on our ability to negotiate our current anthropocentric position and embrace a Copernican humiliation. Just as the introduction of early scientific technology allowed the understanding that earth is not in fact the centre of the universe, current machine intelligence must allow us to view the human from an ex-centric position. Here Reed refers to alienation not in its commonly accepted negative context but as an essential tool in moving away from what is. Making the important point that "alienation can never be"total": it expresses the quality of a relation, and not a thing unto itself; something is alienated from something else, and to properly understand it requires reflection in at least two directions."5
We see an interesting link between Reed's emphasis on an alienated subject and how we view queer as a politics of fluidity. Here we could understand the subjects of marginalised and oppressed communities, the subjects with fragmented identities, in flux, socially regarded as performed, who do not have the privilege of legal, educational and medical representation and are in a constant state of alienation. We could see alienation here as those subjects who do not occupy the normative or dominate position in a socially constructed linear line of authenticity.
Reed comments on the current material condition as being one in which we are confronted with "average objects" of "ungraspable proportion (both large and minuscule)."6 In order for us to effectively engage with these objects we must conceptualise from an alienated, hypothetical position that does not take current inequalities as the limitation of future possibilities. Reed draws on Wendy Hui Kyong Chun when stating "Chun's central call is for uncertainty to become an enabler of activity because of the capacity of the hypothetical, rather than instrumentalized for inertia."7 The regimes of power alongside the changes in planetary conditions infiltrate at every level of reality, whether micro or macro, visible or invisible. What Reed draws our attention to here is that future collective demands must aim to address the effect and influence "average objects" have on every level.
In concluding the paper Reed highlights the necessity of future human/ machine alliances. In order to move through and evolve past the state of "changeless change" we must effectively begin hypothesising new perspectives. We must replace the hemophilic automation of familiarity with the strive to overcome concepts capable of denaturalising current universal givens that control human conditions.
1. Reed, 2017
2. ibid.
3. ibid.
4. ibid.
5. Reed, 2017
6. Reed, 2017
7. Reed, 2017, Chun, 2015
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I took my time, running my fingers along the spines of the books, stopping to pull a title from the shelf and inspect it. A sense of well-being flowed through me as I circled the ground floor. It was better than meditation or a new pair of shoes- or even chocolate. – pg 90, Chapter 9 of Jane Austen Ruined my Life by Beth Pattillo.
Isn't that just exactly how you feel in a quiet library or an excitingly large bookstore, even if you have no money or borrowed out as many library books as you can take? *Sigh* If only I could take such time out and just enjoy some old, musty smelling books in a solitary room full of the dear things. At the moment we are so busy with normal life that it seems to me I only get to enjoy a book on weekends. So, for the rest of this week, my dearest Mother and I have decided to take an internet break. I will be back next week with some new inspiration, and hopefully more tantalising posts to share with you.
Till then and fair-thee-well,


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Back injury forces Clarke out of India tour
Back Injury Forces Michael Clarke Out of India Tour. A chronic back inquiry has forced Australia captain Michael Clarke out of the One-Day series in...
A chronic back inquiry has forced Australia captain Michael Clarke out of the One-Day series in India. George Bailey will captain the side in his absence. Australia play seven One-Day Internationals and a Twenty-20 in India, starting Oct 10. Callum Ferguson replaces Clarke in the ODI squad.
The National Selection Panel Tuesday also added Nic Maddinson to the T20 squad. Commenting on the changes, national selector John Inverarity said: "Michael was very keen to captain the ODI team to India but unfortunately he hasn't progressed enough to be available for selection."
"His replacement is Ferguson, whose form in 50-over cricket during the last Australian summer was impressive, scoring 271 runs at an average of 45 and a strike rate of 70 in the RYOBI CUP, along with an additional three matches for Australia A against the England Lions in February, scoring 149 runs in three innings at 49.66 with a strike rate of 91," Inverarity said.
"Bailey will captain the ODI team in Michael's absence. Brad Haddin will be George's vice-captain." Australian team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris updated on Clarke's injury: "Michael Clarke has a longstanding low back injury that requires ongoing management."
"During the recent England ODI series his injury flared up again and has been slow to improve with his regular treatment regime," he said. Australian T20 squad: George Bailey (Captain), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Xavier Doherty, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Brad Haddin, Moises Henriques, Mitchell Johnson, Nic Maddinson, Glenn Maxwell, Clint McKay, Adam Voges, Shane Watson.
Australian ODI squad to play India: George Bailey (Captain),Nathan Coulter-Nile, Xavier Doherty, James Faulkner, Callum Ferguson, Aaron Finch, Brad Haddin, Moises Henriques, Phil Hughes, Mitchell Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Clint McKay, Adam Voges, Shane Watson.


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Monday, November 27, 2017
Moving It Forward
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love your pineapple blocks - wish I could knit - I have accepted I can't and went back to crochetReplyDelete
Sock knitting is addictive...one little skein of yarn and a lot of knitting = 1 pair of socks. Except -- wool socks are way too hot for me in Central Va. Well, sometimes we have some really cold weather and then they are wonderful. I hope you have lots of fun knitting more socks. Try some of the self-patterning yarn -- it's fun to see how the colors make the pattern.ReplyDelete
I love the colorful pineapple blocks. I bought the ruler a few months back but haven't used it yet. Looks to be a great way to incorporate all kinds of color.ReplyDelete
Those pineapple blocks are so pretty and colorful! I have certainly enjoyed your progress on them! Thank you so much for sharing!ReplyDelete
Love your socks and blocks. You have been busy.ReplyDelete
Those socks look toasty. Your Pineapples are so pretty.ReplyDelete


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two swings were the difference Tuesday night, as WKU Baseball
lost to No. 15 Vanderbilt by a score of 3-2. With the visitors leading 2-0 going
into the bottom of the sixth, the Commodores hit a pair of homeruns and held on for
a one-run win.
Lefty Troy Newell got the start for the Hilltoppers, holding the hosts scoreless in
his three innings of work. He allowed only two hits and struck out one, using a tidy
46 pitches in the most productive outing of his first season on The Hill.
Reliever Michael Darrell-Hicks followed with a zero in the fourth, leading into
WKU's scoring frame. In the top of the fifth, Nick Brunson led off with a walk and
Steven Kraft was hit by pitch to put runners on first and second for Jacob
The junior rolled a ground ball that was misplayed by the third baseman for an
error, and Brunson came around to score on the error. After Vanderbilt thwarted a
double-steal by throwing out Kraft at third – with Rhinesmith safe at second –
Richard Constantine lined an RBI single to right field to score a second Hilltopper
run for a 2-0 lead.
The third man out of the WKU bullpen, Michael Martin, posted a scoreless fifth to
hold the lead for one inning, but found trouble in the sixth.
Pat DeMarco led off the inning with a solo homerun, his fourth of the season. Then,
Stephen Scott struck out but reached on a wild pitch. The next batter up, Connor
Kaiser, hit a first-pitch homerun to left-center to give the Commodores a 3-2 lead.
The combination of Maddex Richardson, Jacob Green and Ben Morrison got the final
nine outs for the Hilltoppers without allowing a run. That trio racked up five
strikeouts and allowed only five baserunners.
Luke Brown walked to lead off the sixth inning, but he was caught stealing. The
final 11 WKU hitters were retired by the Vanderbilt bullpen, as the SEC club held on
until a 3-2 final score.
Topper Notes
* Richard Constantine extended his hit streak to four games, tying a season
high. He has reached base safely in 13-of-14 games and drove in at least one run
in 4-of-5 games.Nick Brunson earned his third straight start at third base and
walked twice. In his previous 22 plate appearances, the JuCo transfer had not
drawn any walks.
* Steven Kraft led off the game with a single for the third time in the past
four contests. He also reached had a walk and hit by pitch later in the evening,
raising his on-base percentage to a team-high .486 mark. The senior has reached
base in 21-of-22 games.
* Giving up homeruns is unusual for Michael Martin. In 71.1 career innings
coming into the game – split between UC Irvine and WKU – the righty had given up a
total of only two homeruns.
* Michael Darrell-Hicks and Jacob Green each notched their second consecutive
scoreless outing. Meanwhile, Ben Morrison has not given up an earned run since
March 4, five outings and 12.1 innings ago.
Topper Quotes
* "Troy did a great job. He has continued to improve, his last three outings it
seems like he's continuing to get better and better. He has more confidence and is
filling that strike zone up. He was able to beat some bats today and I was
encouraged by what I saw from him." — Head coach John Pawlowski
* "The bullpen came in and made the pitches they needed to make except for one
situation in one inning. Our guys played hard and competed. They came down here
with a goal in mind, a purpose in mind, but unfortunately we were unable to win
this game tonight." — Head coach John Pawlowski
Up Next
WKU hosts Marshall for a Friday-to-Sunday set in Conference USA action from April
13-15. First pitch on Friday will be at 5 p.m., followed by 1 p.m. start times on
Saturday and Sunday. All three games will be streamed on CUSA.tv


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Buying a cape or saddle is an investment. And since the good stuff usually costs a fair amount, you need to know how to care for your hackle. Whether you buy from us or someone else, follow these five guidelines and your feathers can, and should, last for many years.
1. Pests
You're trying to mimic bugs, not get taken advantage by them! Insects cause more damage to feathers than probably any other factor. And they can munch the feathers away very fast. Being critter-free now does not guarantee that the feathers will remain that way in the future.
Denny Conrad gave this advice:
"We strongly recommend that all fly tying material are put in a zip lock bags and placed in a zero degree freezer for at least one week, then remove, allow out for one more week then re-freeze for another week. Do this twice a year. After this freezing treatment you can use the zip lock bags to store them in and add a mothball to each bag or a piece of dog or cat flea collar."
The first freeze kills the living bugs. Refreezing a week later kills any bugs that hatched after the first freeze.
Rodents can cause destruction too. Feathers are fantastic insulators, and hold heat very well. As such they are an ideal material for nests. This may or may not be an issue depending on where you store your supplies.
2. Light and UV Damage
Over time, light can cause significant damage to your feathers. Have you ever pulled a painting off the wall that had hung there for many years, only to find the wall discolored where the painting had been? Sunlight can "bleach" out the colors of the feather, causing them to appear dull. If exposed long enough the UV damage can be bad enough that it even makes the feathers brittle. Small amounts of exposure is fine but prolonged dosages must be avoided.
Another problem is that sunlight and heat can turn feathers brittle. If that happens, the only thing you can do is throw them away and buy new.
The best prevention is to store your feathers in air-tight containers out of direct light and extreme heats. We even prefer to keep them out of direct artificial light while in storage.
3. Storage
Proper storage is very important. We recommend using air-tight plastic containers. Some people even suggest avoiding wood containers. Wood typically is not a problem, especially if the feathers do not have direct contact with the wood. While I have personally never had any issues with wood, there is always the chance of the wood or finish staining the feathers.
Birds have natural oil glands. The skin on a cape or saddle can "perspire" oil overtime. The oil could possibly stain lighter colors. A simple prevention is when storing, place the skin-side of two capes together, rather than stack the skin side on top of the feather side of another cape. Or place a sheet or two of white paper underneath the skin side to absorb any oil secretion.
4. Dust Control
A little bit of dust if fine. After all, how many of us have seen chickens take a dust bath? But then doing so also can wear away their feather quality and then they look mangy. One reason is because dust is comprised of miniscule particles that can damage the feather. (Think of small chunks of sandpaper scrubbing away at the feathers.)
There's another reason to avoid dust. If your feathers are near any place you cook, chances are that grease will collect on the dust. It can be washed but is not fun to remove. If left unattended long enough the dust/grease goo combines to become a sticky glue-like substance that is so difficult to remove it is often just easier to throw the item away and buy new.
5. Washing and Cleaning
Let's face it. The chances of spilling something on the feathers is bound to happen at some point. After all does anyone truly obey the no food or drink rule at the bench? The good news is most common household liquids will not stain feathers if rinsed quickly enough, even with the lighter colored feathers. The reason is because a quality feather like we produce has natural oils that aid in repelling stains.
To dye feathers, you use either very hot liquids and/or certain chemicals. It takes several minutes for the dye to set. So again, cleaning the spill quickly is important and in most cases you can prevent staining.
A lot of our customers ask if it is okay to wash the skins and feathers. And we always answer: Yes! If the feather cannot hold up to water then it is not suitable for fly tying.
Here are cleaning steps from the previous owners of the flock:
What do you do if you spill something on a skin? Is it ruined? Do not despair, just wash the skin! When they are first processed they are washed and dried. Here is how we do it. Fill both kitchen sinks about half full of hot water, as hot as your hands can handle, adding a bit of dish soap (I prefer Dawn because it aids in the removal of greasy fat) to one and about ¾ cup of white vinegar to the other. Immerse the skins into the soapy water, allowing to soak all feathers completely. Then gently wash by hand or use an old toothbrush, to remove any foreign materials. Once cleaned, gently squeeze the excess water out and place into the vinegar rinse. Allow the skin to soak for about 10 minutes or so. Then did it several times to rinse away the soap. Again gently squeeze out excess water. The best way to dry the skin is to pin it to a piece of cardboard. We have found the cardboard to provide a good drying back, as it will absorb the water and any excess oils from the skin. Position the skin, do not stretch to it's normal size and shape, placing as few a number of pins as needed to hold it in place. You may then brush and or comb the feathers into their natural position. Hang the cardboard up in a heated room: it takes 2 to 3 days to dry. If you are doing a freshly skinned bird, one you have done yourself, you will want to allow them to dry for about 7 days
In the unlikely event you loosen feathers from the skin, do not worry. The sole purpose of the skin is to hold the feathers in place. Nothing more. Just simply collect the feathers that come loose and store them in insect-proof containers. They can be used for several years to come if properly cared for.
What We Do
To protect your investment, we follow these same guidelines. All hackle is carefully stored in air-tight containers out of the sun in a climate controlled environment. The feathers that leave our hands are insect-free…what happens once they arrive at your house is up to you.
– originally posted on http://www.clearwaterhackle.com/how-to-care-for-your-hackle/


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Chanel Sari Dore Rouge Coco Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches
Chanel Sari Dore Rouge Coco Lipstick
Chanel Sari Dore Rouge Coco Lipstick
Chanel Sari Dore Rouge Coco Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a lightened orange with a little peach that has a lot of white micro-shimmer and a semi-frosted sheen. It applies nearly opaque, and it has a very reflective finish, so it can be worn by itself quite easily without looking flat. It is a new and limited edition shade from the Cote d'Azur Collection, which is online-only at this time–but you never know if it'll pop-up in-stores (as SoHo eventually did, at least at select locations).
Rouge Coco is a slightly drier formula, because most of the shades are frost finishes, but I don't find it drying–it's just not moisturizing. It has a light vanilla-rose scent that's rather faint but still detectable. It doesn't seem to linger, though. On average, Rouge Cocos last four hours on me. I like the formula overall, and the shade range tends to be very wearable with a wide variety of colors from pinks to browns to reds.
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FINAL THOUGHTS: This is one of the more wearable versions of orange I've come across; I actually think it may be an orange that's appropriate for even cool skin tones, because it doesn't pull too orange. The Rouge Coco formula is most suitable for those with relatively healthy lips; if your lips are dry and cracking, I would recommend opting for a more moisturizing formula (perhaps Rouge Allure, if you want to stay within Chanel).
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We had just passed through some of the most demanding terrain I have ever crossed and we were just a day off what we were sure was the end of what felt like more than an epic Expedition. It felt like a giant eye opener as regards to life. A rare insight into a unique world few people knew anything about. Sheikh Saleem Hamid Ambe Somota Al Mahri was one of the reasons for this rare insight and understanding. Earlier that day he had told us about this British man which had passed through at least 40 years earlier with his Al Mahra guides and people were still talking about them today. I wondered if this had been the legendary Wilfried Thesiger and his two companions Bin Kabina and a name I have forgotten. Sheikh Saleem didn´t know, but he did remember the days the British ruled this area. Much better than today he said. Everything worked as compared to today when the area is under Yemeni rule. The Al Mahari Bedu see themselves as belonging to the Gulf people, not the Yemenis. And they´re very different. I would call them a unique people who´s land is seperate from the rest. It definitely feels like the oldest place with the oldest thoughts and habits I have ever travelled through and come across during my 25 years of exploration through over 125 countries.
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We needed Mabkhout, because through him we had, first of all, full protection and identity of his tribe, the Kel Shat.
It's 50 degrees Celsius and in the shade, it's 43 degrees.
From 6 days ago, we have now advanced.
Three days on Isla del Sol, in Lake Titicaca; natural beauty and Inca legends
Differences in daily life between Canada and Peru
Iquitos: the largest and most popular jungle destination in Peru
Madrid's Festival of San Isidro has morphed from a religious procession to a full scale arts festival


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Corps members in Bauchi State have been applauded for donating essential items to prisoners and assisting to secure their release through the legal Aid Community Development Service Group of the scheme.
The Controller of Prisons, Bauchi State, Alhaji Sidi Muhammad said this when the Bauchi State NYSC Coordinator, Alhaji Musa Abubakar, visited him.
Muhaamad assured Abubakar that he would ensure that his men are drafted to oversee the upcoming elections and to particularly provide protection for corps members on election duty.
He called for the sensitisation of corps members participating in the exercise to avoid acts capable of endangering their lives.
In his remarks, the state coordinator, Abubakar, expressed appreciation for the controller's assurance to help protect the corps members during the elections. He also called on other security agencies to give priority to the corps members' safety during the election.


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- Perfect for any room where you need some extra style and seating
- We recommend avoiding light color fabrics, so the base can really pop
- Base is available in an antique gold or chrome finish
Some images may show custom design and/or fabrics. If you'd like to order with those or other custom options, please contact us.
- Glamour Queen
- Fresh Traditional
- Updated Vintage
Great for:
- Tight seat and back provides maximum support
- The firm seat and back are surprisingly comfortable for sitting on, but this piece isn't ideal for lounging on to watch TV for hours
- Lower back may not be high enough to rest your head on
- Since the arms are straight, you may need an extra pillow for comfort when leaning up against them
Seat Depth Back Support Arm Height
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- Choose the antique gold base for a more traditional vibe and chrome to make it lean towards modern
- No cushions means easy maintenance: less fluffing and rotating
- Tufts tend to collect dust, so you will need to occasionally vacuum with a soft brush attachment. (Do not use a brush on our Duke fabrics.) Dust leather with a clean, dry cloth.
- Choose the antique gold base for a more traditional vibe and chrome to make it lean towards modern
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Huawei P9 and P9 Lite: here are the solutions to known problems
the P9 as its variant the P9 Lite Huawei demonstrated all their great qualities. Nevertheless, many users have fairly common problems. We all compiled them into this article, as well as solutions to resolve them quickly.
Huawei P9/P9 Lite: notifications are not
the problems related to notifications are known both on the P8 and the P8 Lite. P9 and especially P9 Lite owners complain of not being able to receive notifications of applications when sleep mode is activated. Beyond that, there is the difficult interaction between the interface of the Huawei and Doze, one of the novelties of Android 6.0 Marshmallow mode.
So, what to do? Go to the app management Tel > protected Applications and select the application for which you want to receive notifications even when the screen is off. Another solution: select the power save mode. If the problem persists, go to settings > Applications > advanced settings > ignore battery optimizations. Press accept > applications , and then select the applications of your choice, and again press accept.
Huawei P9 / P9 Lite: the touchscreen is unresponsive to orders
your P9/P9 Lite touchscreen is unresponsive to orders? For the moment is not the cause the cause of this problem, but in some cases it seems to happen after installation of an update.
If you notice that the screen does not react or by rebooting the device or restoring it to factory settings, it will take you to be patient and wait for the next update for – maybe – to solve this bug or turn to customer service.
Huawei P9/P9 Lite: the automatic screen rotation works not
automatic rotation, this is one of the built-in default Huawei quick setup. By switching landscape for a video game or a movie, your P9/P9 Lite screen does not automatically fit even if you have selected the right mode? Here's what to do.
- Make sure the function is enabled in settings > display > Auto-Rotation of the screen
- make sure that the application you are using supports this feature (this is not the case for all).
- restart the device if the problem persists. Do a restore to factory settings only after saving all of your data with a backup.
Huawei P9/P9 Lite: the screen turns black with some applications
some users are found with a totally black screen using some applications. This may be due to running several applications at once. Often, the problem is solved with a simple reboot of the smartphone.
If you have again the problem using an application, open the phone management application to clear the cache and close the applications that you do not use. If you encounter the problem again, uninstall the application and then reinstall it.
Huawei P9/P9 Lite: problems with the installation of a new launcher
If you want to have an app drawer a tap on your P9 or P9 Lite will be required at an alternative launcher. The problem, it is that once installed, to use it you first need to enable it in settings. Go to settings > Applications > advanced settings > app. to use default > manage interface (launcher).
In this menu you can select the launcher that you just downloaded and, once the window pop-up that informs you of the closed energy consumption increase, the launcher is ready for use.
Huawei P9/P9 Lite: problems with the camera
some users have encountered problems with the camera that does not allow them to switch to Photo mode to video mode, or so the video mode can not open. In the first place, he must make sure to have enough space in the internal memory, and then try to go in settings > Applications > camera > storage > clear cache . Restart your smartphone, and if the problem persists you can do a factory restore or install an alternative photo application.
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Spider Blues? A Cure at London Zoo
Spider Blues? A Cure at London Zoo
The London Zoo wants to help any aracnophobes out there regain some of their sanity. After a four hour class, students can graduate proudly, knowing that nothing that walks on eight legs is their enemy.
From April to October, the zoo sponsor classes at about $150 a person. For some, it's worth the time and expense because their fear of spiders is so great that it really does interfere daily life.
One participant reported that he chose the class after realizing that he was unable to enter his own backyard shed. Other class members ranged from children to the elderly – all in search of the same magical cure for creepy-crawly nightmares.
Group members discussed their fears, waiting for the main event: group hypnosis. About halfway through the class, all participants lay on the carpeted floor and underwent a half-hour hypnosis session. Afterwards, they all trudged toward the Bug House, to interact with spiders in a new way.
The spider zone inside the zoo consists of open boxes and bins with spiders, and the class members were encouraged to let the spiders get to know them. First by gently nudging, then letting spiders crawl up and down arms, the intrepid members of arachnophobia school all came out with a new respect, and even affection, for their former dreaded enemies. They also received certificates of completion.


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As a positive youth development program, C.A.T.S. was created in partnership with youth. When youth are partners with adults in making decisions, the likelihood that the decisions will be accepted and become part of their every day lives increases. Youth are more likely to be effective at engaging peers and have greater impact. The empowered youth in C.A.T.S. identify and respond to peer needs which helps them become empathetic and future focused.
As youth led peer educators, teens volunteer their time and talent in the program delivering positive strategies for success in avoiding risk behaviors and establishing healthy relationships.
Because of leadership opportunities, schools cooperatively release students from school as part of their community service programs.
How program success is measured is of interest to many. One of the tools we use is the Youth View Survey which gauges student's motivations and aspirations. Another way we access program success is the number of years that students volunteer in the C.A.T.S. program. The average student who begins in
tenth grade remains in the program three years.
Fifty-four C.A.T.S. high school members completed the Youth View Survey. The Youth View OST Survey was developed by Summit Education Initiative and is designed to measure students' motivations and aspirations which are broken into scales:
- Mastery Orientation: focuses on personal growth and improvement.
- Self-Efficacy: measures how confident students are in their ability to do well in school.
- School Value: measures how students see school in relation to future successes.
- College-going Identity: looks at students' expectations for further education.
- Future Self: measures how clearly students see their future.
- Sense of Belonging: measures how connected, respected, and safe students feel in their out-of-school program.
The means for all of the scales are in the High range as shown in the table below.
100% of the participants said they would recommend this program to a friend of family member.
As the C.A.T.S. program enters its 30th year, we think this too may be a good measure of success…not only of the program but more importantly of the student volunteers.


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I've been involved in operational upgrades and changes to software systems in a large organization, and it can take an incredible amount of time and planning and change preparation.
In a short video, Eric Schmidt and Douglas Merrill talk about Google Apps (video), and explain how it was easily adopted by Google as their enterprise software.
A nice peek into how Google works, and a nice piece of marketing for Google Apps.
The switch took a couple of months.


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The short: this post is a summary of the mechanics of Lyme and how it contributes to chronic illness. I am not a doctor or scientist. I write from my own research and experiences.
So, What's the Deal with Lyme?
People usually think of Lyme disease as: you were bitten by a tick so now you have this single infection called borrelia burgdorferi, and a round of antibiotics will take care of it for good. (I will refer borellia burgdorferi as just "Lyme" to save myself a lot of typing and to save you a lot of reading). And in case you didn't see this coming: Lyme isn't nearly that simple. If it was, there wouldn't be thousands of people disabled by and dying from it. The really hip Lyme people also know that, more likely than not, when you picked up "Lyme," some nasty co-infections like Bartonella, Babiesia, and Ehrlichia probably tagged along.
So now, you not only have true Lyme as well as several co-infections from that tick/mosquito/flea bite, but your body is also about to undergo a butt-load of secondary problems at the hands of those infections. First off, Lyme knocks out your immune system, so then you are more susceptible to infections than your average, healthy person is. And I'm talking so many infections. Your average, untreated Lymie is likely walking around (or crawling around) with:
- Parasites (I know it sounds gross, but they are more common than you'd think)
- Bacterial infections like E. coli, H. pylori, reoccurring Strep, and resistant Staph/MRSA
Viral infections like Herpes/HSV-1 (aka. the thing that causes cold sores), reoccurring mononucleosis, and Human papillomavirus/HPV (aka. that thing that causes those innocent looking plantar warts and those not-so-innocent cases of cervical cancer)
Because a Lymie's immune system doesn't work properly anymore, infections that the body of your average person would fend off, that most healthy people have in their system (like HSV-1 and HPV) become a really big problem. Not to mention, over time these free-roaming infections wreak havoc on body systems like the immune system, the gastrointestinal system, the nervous system, and the liver and other organs involved in body detoxification.
Subsequently, damage to these systems then causes the tissues to hold on to even more viruses, bacteria, and other environmental toxins such as heavy metals and molds that would normally be shuttled out of a healthy body. Basically, the once-functioning human body becomes a cesspool of toxins, and things quickly start to break down.
Why do Some People Get so Sick from a Tick Bite When Others Don't?
The short answer:
because life isn't fair, that's why.
The long answer:
the theory goes that a lot of people are actually walking around with a little bit of the Lyme bacteria in their system as the result of a bite from an infected deer tick, spider, mosquito, etc. But, most of those people will not develop "Lyme disease" as we know it, because they have some genetic and biological advantages on their side, as well as some decent luck, apparently. A lot of people technically have Lyme but it doesn't cause them any worse for wear until their immune system buckles for some other reason. Many Lymies report being bitten by a tick but not developing major symptoms until a decade later when they came down with a case of mono. Then, the floodgates of illness were broken and all kinds of other infections and ailments came crashing down on them. You see, it takes a very specific set of circumstances to weaken the body, such as: a genetic "cocktail" that predisposes a person to detox poorly, a bout of intense emotional or psychological stress, and physical stressors like overworking your body or acquiring other viruses that then cripple the immune system. Those who fall victim to Lyme usually have a "perfect storm" of genetic issues and life stressors that brings them to develop the full-blown disease.
This theory explains the phenomena that some people seem to be healthy all their lives, while other unfortunate souls seem to get any and every physical problem that one could have. It seems that the healthy usually stay that way most of their lives and the sick usually just get sicker until they find the right medical intervention. It isn't fair, but it is the truth.
Well, congratulations, you made it through another Spoonie-related post! I do not intend for this to be a Lyme-focused blog, but I felt that I should cover this topic right off the bat to educate those who aren't familiar with this illness and what it can do. But fear not, there are many lighthearted and positive posts coming your way, stay tuned!
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Very cool and I love the infographic!
There are times when city dwellers need a break from the concrete. So our group, formed from members of the Primal Chicagoans Meetup group, headed to the edge of the suburbs to a neighborhood surrounded by forest preserves. There was grass! Trees! Insects! It was a great change for many of us and the perfect background for a Grokfeast. Our hostesses turned her house into a temple of food and good times. Her yoga studio held a table of Grok-approved cookbooks that members brought to browse during the afternoon. Another room, dubbed a "man cave," played the Chicago Bears game (which nobody sat down to watch, of course). Mostly we spent our time outside in a backyard perfect for playing with several four-legged friends.
Tree climbing: We had been eying that tree since lunch started. It was just asking to be scaled.
Memory card game: We wanted to jumpstart our brains as well as our bodies. A card game that involved matching pictures in a game of speed had people jumping out of their chairs with competitive spirit.
Disc: Enough said.
General rough-housing with dogs: Members brought their furry companions, who, when no one was looking, ate a stick of our Kerrygold butter off the counter. They ran around with yellow mustaches for the rest of the day! That didn't stop us from playing a buttery disc keep-away game with them.
Coconut water blind taste test: We compared six brands of coconut water in a blind taste test, ranking them from 1 to 5. We even cracked a real coconut! (See video) But found no juice inside (wrong kind for that).
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85% vs. 90% chocolate test: This was an important comparison to make. We could be saying we're kidding, but the difference between 85% and 90% dark chocolate was huge! And you could have almost twice as much of the 90% with the lower sugar/carb content! We also learned how to eat dark chocolate and enjoyed every crumb.
Cookbook display: Sometimes you just don't know if you want to spring for that cookbook until you see it in person. Members brought books from their libraries for people to preview. We had more than a dozen cookbooks!
You put your right foot in…
The best recipe… it's purple!
A note from the maker: This is a great side dish or a great meal. The key to the taste is duck fat. Most people know cabbage is full of nutrients, but few appreciate the taste and health benefits of duck fat.
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Very cool and I love the infographic!
The infographic is amazing! It really organizes it well. 🙂
Love this! Well done guys! Who's up for a Grok fest in NYC? Any takers for Central Park?
Rebecca – Are you aware of all the Paleo meetup groups in NYC? There are a few but the main one has 1250 members at this very moment: http://www.meetup.com/Eating-Paleo-in-NYC/
Looks like they are doing a MovNat session in Central Park tomorrow. Check it out!
WOW it looks like you all had an awesome time! The food looks delicious too.
I am so jealous!! Anyone in Colorado who wants to make a meet up? Maybe there is one already… I could use more friends who don't judge me and my generous consumption of red meat or stare incredulously at my Vibrams.
Where do you live in Colorado? There are 6 in Colorado as of about 2 weeks ago.
A list of all the Primal related meetup groups can be found here:
You're welcome 🙂
Thanks for the props! If you ever come on down to Chicago, join us! We'd be glad to have you.
Yayyy! This was super fun to go to! Thanks to everyone who participated! (I'm the one in the red Huskers sweatshirt in the ending group photo)
Looking at the pics you all look so healthy and vibrant! Grok on.
So sorry I missed it!! 🙁
I'm going to treat myself having some of that duck again. (I'm the one in the backwards baseball cap)
Oh, I am the one in the "I eat heart healthy saturated fat" t-shirt (green) right behind the O in Chicago (the dogs ear is covering it up…
-if you look at the second to last photo.
Todd! Where did you get that t-shirt?? 🙂
Go to PrimalToad.Spreadshirt.com
I thought of the slogan and had someone design the logo for me 🙂
Love the infographic. This looks like so much fun.
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Was the recent London Bridge terror attack actually the result of a tragic misunderstanding? Dartford IT engineer Ernie Pools believes that he knows the true identities of the three attackers shot dead whilst allegedly attacking random strangers on London Bridge and in Borough Market – and claims that they weren't actually Jihadis, or even Muslims. "As soon as I heard about these so called attacks, I feared the worst," he told top tabloid The Shite. "Then when my three mates. George, Johnno and Del didn't come home that night and stopped answering their phones, I was sure it was them who had been shot the police. It was all a terrible mistake and now the authorities are trying to cover it up with their fake stories of Jihadis and deadly terror attacks!" According to Pools, his friends were part of a Jihadi terror re-enactment group, who had been planning to meet up with another group in London, for a mock terror incident. "They were playing the Jihadis, obviously – they'd blacked themselves up and had some rubber knives," he recalls. "They were also very proud of their fake suicide bomb belts – they thought it hilarious that the supposed explosive containers on them were actually empty beer cans!" The trio were expecting to be confronted by a group of fellow re-enactment enthusiasts from Hounslow, who were going to be dressed as armed police officers, carrying paint ball guns. Sadly, however, the fake Jihadis instead ran into a group genuine armed policemen and died in a hail of bullets.
"I've subsequently found out that the lads from Hounslow never turned up – they got pissed in a pub in Ealing and ended up getting nicked for being drunk and disorderly, impersonating police officers and the possession of offensive weapons," says Pools. "So my mates were busy running around with their rubber knives in vain. I mean, they just thought they were having a bit of fun, then some bastard calls the real cops and they end up brown bread!" Not surprisingly, Pools' claims have been met with incredulity. "They killed eight people, for God's sake! How could they do that with fake knives? That must have been an incredibly realistic re-enactment," declares Hubert Kripps, Conservative MP for The Serpentine. "Not only that, but let's not forget that the bastards kicked it all off by running people over in their van! Was that part of their planned re-enactment. What kind of person re-enacts extremist terror attacks, anyway? This man's story is utterly ludicrous, not to mention offensive!" Pools remains adamant that the three attackers were actually part of a re-enactment group, pointing out that it is actually a very common past time. "Lots of people apparently enjoy dressing up as Nazi soldiers on their weekends and fighting fake battles with others dressed as American GIs," he says. "I don't think that dressing up as Jihadi terrorists is any more offensive or ludicrous than wearing an SS uniform. These re-enactment societies cover all sorts of historical periods, from Romans through the American Civil War to Vietnam. Some of them, like the Sealed Knot, are quite respectable. Just because Jihad terror re-enactment societies are in their early days doesn't mean that they are any less legitimate than any of the others."
Pools also points to the fact that the dead so-called terrorists were wearing obviously fake suicide bomb belts as further evidence that they were in fact part of a re-enactment group. "In that photograph of that alleged Jihadi lying dead in the street, you can clearly see that those are empty beer cans on his belt," he says. "When I first saw it, I thought that the police had shot Duff Man from The Simpsons by mistake!" He has also given The Shite's readers an insight into the workings of his local Jihadi re-enactment society. "The lads had originally wanted to be part of one of those World War Two re-enactment groups," he explained. "But all the stuff they would have needed was really expensive – deactivated guns, uniforms, that sort of stuff. Those groupds expect it all to be authentic. So the guys had a brainwave: terrorists and Jihadi fighters don't have expensive uniforms and weapons: they look like ordinary people and use stuff like cars, knives and bombs to kill people! It was a much cheaper way to play soldiers!"
Pools explained that his friends hadn't originally wanted to play the terrorists, preferring to be portray police officers or SAS troopers. "Fake police uniforms are easier to get hold of and you just need to dress in black and wear a balaclava to be an SAS guy," he muses. "The trouble was that when the group was formed, nobody wanted to be the crazy extremist guys – they always get shot! Originally, they tried to persuade Mr Khan and his sons from the local curry house to play the terrorists, a bit like how that Vietnam re-enactment group in Guilford got the waiters from their local Chinese takeaway to play the Viet Cong. But Mr Khan thought that was a bit racist and threatened to ban them from his restaurant. He also didn't want to risk having the Anti Terrorist police investigate him again. So my mates agreed to black up and pretend to be the Jihadis."
According to Pools, the group's initial re-enactments went off without incident. "Of course, they all took place locally, on local disused industrial estates and the like," he recalls. "But then they got over-ambitious and organised this event in London, with those guys from the Hounslow group. I did try to warn them, but they just wouldn't listen! Then they obviously had too many beers and the van went off the road on London Bridge and it all just unravelled!" Indeed, Pools claims that he tried to persuade his friends to pick a different era for their terror re-enactments. "I told them that it would be safer if they just did Irish accents and pretended to be IRA bombers – that's far enough in the past now that people don't get so wound up about it," he sighs. "But no, they wanted to be cutting edge and contemporary. They reckoned that Jihadists were crazier and more fun to play than Irish terrorists. Look where it got them, eh?"


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