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More Arias Juror 17 Revelations

There are far more certainties than mysteries in the Travis Alexander homicide.

For example, it’s known that Jodi Arias murdered Travis Alexander in cold blood, that she spent a considerable amount of time planning and executing the homicide and covering it up.  She in fact spent years obfuscating her crime with a variety of tall tales.  Jodi Arias will spend the rest of her life in prison for this crime.  These are facts.

They had a tumultuous relationship; that’s a fact.  Travis was ambivalent about it but remained to some degree involved with her; another fact.  This trial costs Arizona taxpayers, of which I am one, millions of dollars; another fact.  Avoiding the death penalty, she saves AZ and Federal taxpayers more millions of dollars; yet another fact.

There are a few mysteries left.  Did Travis know she came to his home that night to kill him?  Where did she dump her weapons? What was the killer intending to do with the gun she had hidden in her rental car when she was arrested?  Where/how did she dye her hair enroute on her murder trip?

And now one more has been added to that short list.

Why did Juror 17 lie to get on that jury before refusing to effectively deliberate, thus saving Jodi Arias from the Death Penalty?

With new information coming to light this weekend, I’ve formed a distinct opinion which is that Juror 17 in the Jodi Arias retrial was, by definition, a stealth juror.

A stealth juror or rogue juror is a person who, motivated by a hidden agenda in reference to a legal case, attempts to be seated on the jury and to influence the outcome.

(that’s actually an interesting wikipedia: read here )

Once it was uncovered after she single handedly hung the sentencing retrial jury, that the flamboyant prosecutor Juan Martinez had actually prosecuted her first husband and sent him to prison, the alarm bells started blaring in my head.

There was discussion online whether this revealed something about that juror and her disclosure prior to being seated.  What questions were asked of her, was she lying by omission or flat out lying or confused about the questioning process?

Now it’s clear, she was flat out lying but the question is why?  And the second question is, what charges are going to be filed against her for lying to get on a high profile trial?

Of course since the scales of injustice always swing toward murderers defendants, this will bear no consequence to the lying conniving butcher Jodi Arias who benefited by this stealth juror’s agenda.  I also know that if Jodi had in fact been sentenced to death and some kind of egregious juror misconduct like this were uncovered after the fact, it not only would be appealed on ad to the point of nauseum but, she’d likely be afforded a new trial over it.

Close-up of the number 17 in red paint

I was once interviewed for the prospect of jury duty in the very courthouse where Jodi Arias was tried.  I did my duty on that rainy morning, took the day off work, drove downtown, found parking and walked in the rain in to the “holding room” and waited waited waited.  My name was called to appear in a courtroom.  It was a sex crime. I was shuttled in to the jury box with 11 others to be questioned in voir dire about my possibility to serve.

Now let’s be clear on something right now.  I will never serve on a jury where a victim of any kind is involved.  I’m biased and I know it. I don’t consider this any kind of character flaw or something to be ashamed of or “worked on”.  It’s in my makeup now after having navigated the system as a victim for over 25 years now.  I have zero objectivity and I’m ok with that.  I would be a great juror for the State and a terrible juror for the defense.  Let me just say it, as a natural leader I’d be a great foreperson but with no objectivity whatsoever.  Your basic nightmare. I’d never try and pass myself as anything other than I am.  A biased victim in the system who knows some things and one thing I know is that is NOT easy to convict an obviously guilty person.

The Judge opened the questioning by going through all of the players–starting with himself–asking us to raise a hand if we knew anyone in the courtroom.  When he got to the prosecutor I’d already eyeballed her and smiled inside.  I remembered a weekend a few months prior where we had worked on a team together–a team remodeling another prosecutor’s bathroom.  In fact it was our prosecutor Cathy Hughes.

Remember when that show Trading Spaces was in full swing?  Well Cathy and I cooked up a plan one night to do a fast inexpensive redo on her guest bath and we had an absolute ball.  She gave us $800 I believe and we added wainscoting, paint, a new sink, a corner cabinet, lighting and a new mirror. She assembled a team of her friends and about 5 or 6 of us participated over a long weekend. It was a blast.

And close quarters as we took turns moving in and out of that small space performing our various tasks.

I looked to the prosecution table and there was Jeanette–one of the women on that team. I remember her well because she was a bit bossy and got in an argument with another defense attorney over something like what tool to use for what.  I found it all pretty funny and entertaining and I’ll never forget her.

“Do any of you know the prosecutor?” he asked and my hand shot right up.

The Judge looked at me with surprise like “oh really?” and I’m not sure Jeanette even recognized me.

“How do you know the prosecutor?” he queried.

“I did a Trading Spaces remodel on another prosecutor’s bathroom awhile back and she was part of the team”.

(I still find that moment funny)

I don’t know how he kept a straight face and I did note a twinkle in his eye as he released me.  I think I heard a few sighs as I slipped out the door being set free.

And I took that rainy day to go to the movies.

In all seriousness, had it gotten past that phase I would have honestly admitted that I have no objectivity in a trial where a victim is involved because of my extensive past with the judicial system and violent crime. That I would not naturally be able to objectively consider the defense’s case and that’s just the truth.  The unabashed and unashamed truth.

As I’d gone through that process myself in that very courthouse I was familiar with the protocol and was very suspicious of Juror 17.  How could she not have raised her hand when asked if she knew the prosecutor and he was the very person who sent her first husband to prison?  Let’s face it, Juan Martinez no shrinking violet.  The fierceness which blasts from his diminutive stature alone is memorable.  Plus he’s been in the news for years on this trial. How could she not remember him?  Or claim she didn’t “know” him?

(I ran in to him in the airport after the trial and we had a nice visit.  He’s always been very friendly and supportive to me.  Trust me, I was not the only person who recognized him either)

She did not raise her hand because she was lying, I believe. She did not do what any reasonable person in her circumstance would do that day; any reasonable honest person I mean.  Instead, she chose to stay mute.

It has now come to light that this initial questioning “do you know the prosecutor?” was not only asked but there is video confirmation it was asked.

“I see no show of hands” Judge Stevens confirms as this stealth juror sat there in silence, hands down by her body, withholding this secret, thinking/feeling what?

(this poster was created by @jodimindtricks on twitter and I handed a poster style quality copy of it to Juan Martinez the day he handed down his closing argument in the first trial- he loved it)

Juror 17 chose to remain on that arduous jury for months and she chose to refuse to actually openly and actively participate with her fellow jurors when the time came down to get busy.

The question remains:  why?

What was in it for her?  What is in it for her?

I think simple revenge is just that:  a simplistic answer.

I have some forming opinions that relate to co-dependence, manipulation, women who are drawn to felons (she has married two of them we know) and opportunism.  I will keep those to myself for now, until more information may come to light in the coming weeks and months.

What I know for sure is an investigation is demanded and a consequence is in order. If she gets away with this unchecked and unexplained then this adds another rotten cherry to the top of the shit sundae of the Arias trial.  Not to mention the message it sends to other potential agenda’d jurors.  And we paid for it. All of us taxpayers here in Arizona paid for every last dime of it, including the paltry per diem this stealth juror received at our expense.

This isn’t some John Grisham novel–this is real life and my (and your) real money.  Real victims, real murder, real abuse of the system.

She’s made her own mess.  As I addressed in my open letter, she has created an interesting consequence of her own.  It will become a secret in her life, one that was extremely traumatizing to her fellow jurors and I suspect her, that she won’t easily be able to talk openly about.  Ever.

The rest of her peers will be able to openly speak to their friends/family/coworkers/reporters about their experience on this arduous jury over all those months. The frustration, the agony, the PTSD they are still suffering from those images and having to confront evil like that month after month.

Juror 17‘s land of opportunities to process all of this are very very slim.

Then again, she will have Maria De La Rosa, Kirk Nurmi, Jennifer Willmott, one local reporter who championed for Arias and of course the murderess herself should she need a shoulder to cry on.

Good luck with that Juror 17.

I will say this, if anyone pays her one red cent for any interview or even one word as apparently her felonious husband has been requesting, there will be a consequence.

Even if it’s just right here on this blog spouting my opinions for victims, true victims everywhere, this will not go unchecked.  Before anyone has a cow, my only weapon is my keyboard but I do use it with abandon when it’s a cause I feel passionately about.  Usually this is related to how victims are treated-at least that’s my cause for now.

I look forward to hearing more about what’s been done about this assault to the jury system in my County.  The place I live and work and expect to be protected and safe.

I guess she’s going public with an interview tonight on my local news.  I’ll be setting my DVR with interest.  I’m suspicious for sure.  I’m sure she’s lawyered up.  I’m sure she has some after-the-fact bullshit explanation. I’m curious about who her lawyer is–if it’s a certain entertainment lawyer who’s been following this case, then all bets are off.

And I’ll be curious about who is interviewing her too.  Lots of weird stuff with certain local reporters with one at the helm of that Nasty Ship of Fools.

Lots of certainties in this trial and to that list, Jodi Arias and her supporters were not devoid of local media support.

I’m keeping my eye on that too.

If We the People who are paying to keep our communities just and safe lose the ability to speak out about it…well, let’s just say we’re not going to.  Lose that ability.  At least I’m not.

31 thoughts on “More Arias Juror 17 Revelations

  1. Before anyone has a cow, my only weapon is my keyboard but I do use it with abandon when it’s a cause I feel passionately about. (respectfully snipped from your amazing post above).

    Thank You Kathy for all of your blog posts, Twitter posts, WS posts etc. You’re a true victim advocate. I’m so proud of you I may just pass on this interview (I’m in WI) although it may not even be available to me here. I will await your feedback and critique. I’ve never been disappointed in your great talent as a writer.

    God Bless You Our Kathy ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

  2. spellbound4

    Looking forward to your review of this juror’s interview tonight. Thank you so much for being our Bad-Ass Gal! Someone has to do it..

  3. Nancy B

    Tonight Juror # 17 will be interviewed on ABC 12 @ 10PM
    I find it especially disturbing that several media reports have stated that no wrong-doing has been elicited from the court’s investigation thus far. These vague reports seem to indicate that the court’s investigation has been completed; which is a stunning conclusion, that I will never buy. The above video is proof positive of her lack of candor and that it was calculated, IMO.

  4. Suzie

    Amazing as always. If Juror #17 isn’t investigated to the FULLEST then there is a bigger conspiracy than we think. The voir dire in and of itself is proof positive that she wanted on that jury for a reason. She needs to suffer the consequences of denying the tax payers of Arizona, and the Alexanders, a true a just conclusion to this farce of a trial. And I for one hope it happens.

  5. I was able to take a look at her facebook page prior to her taking it down. She was active on facebook during the trial because she posted pics, commented, etc just from what I was able to see on her public posts and the dates of those. She had ‘liked’ and unusually large amount of news channels. We know when we “like’ something on facebook, the likelihood of it coming through our newsfeed is great. If we check ‘notify me’ on the same box we check ‘like’ …all their posts will come through our newsfeed.
    Seems when Det. Flores raised the concerns about finding out when she ‘liked’ some of these things..including…The Secret..etc etc…it was said it would take 2 weeks to find out that info. So its not been long enough for that to have taken place…..dont know how anyone could reach the conclusion she was not investigating, exposing herself to things she was told not to, etc during her time as a juror.
    Did she not look at her newsfeed during the trial? Because the news of the trial in her area would have been all over her newsfeed with those things ‘liked’.. When I turn on my facebook, it automatically goes to the newsfeed, instead of directly to my page.
    You would think since she chose to participate on facebook like she did, she would have gone through and unliked those things to prevent likely exposure.

    I love the way you write and how your mind works. Thank God for people like you who stand up for whats right.

  6. Gail

    Awesome post! I love your blog and your wisdom… I believe it is probably therapeutic for you to be able to express yourself through this blog, but believe me, you are helping a lot more people than just yourself get through a lot more than just this case… jmo… ❤ take care!

  7. berkshiregrl

    Your unique insight is especially valuable here. You know how the system works, which means you know the players and the moves.

    Although I live across the country I see through your eyes, the filter of common sense and the obvious acts of the manipulators, whether the manipulator is Jodi Arias, biased reporters or Juror # 17..

    What do we know? We know Juror 17 LIED. The only possible purpose of the lie was to get on the jury. There is no remotely reasonable reading of her actions that would permit the adjective “truthful” to apply to her recitation of her respective husbands history of felonious interactions with the AZ justice system.

    She had already been with her first husband for several years when he encountered the Maricopa country attorneys office, where Juan Martinez was involved in a case against hm, a case which included charges for several violent felonies, including 1st degree murder, the same charge that Jodi Arais was found guilty of and thus the same charge that was the underlying offense in the case Juror 17 was trying to become a juror on.

    So, you would need to ask, whether it can actually innocently happen that a prospective juror tells the story of her two husbands and their respective felony charges but somehow “forgets” the series of other violent felony charges that happened while she was with husband #1 and the fact that those felonies were being prosecuted by the prosecutor standing in front of her in court and that her husband was sentenced in connection with those crimes on the day after their marriage?

    The obvious, and only rational answer is, “No”. It is not credible. It did not happen. It was not innocent. And we can all easily see what DID happen. A prospective juror lied to get on the Jodi Arias penalty phase jury. That’s what happened.

    And if I were an AZ taxpayer I would be furious. And if I were an AZ resident who believed in a fair, transparent and honest justice system, I would be furious. And the fury extends beyond the state border but it is up to the people within the border to ensure this is not swept under the rug.

    I have watched this trial and retrial and the manipulative shenanigans of the defendant, her defense team, biased alleged “journalists”, a less than professional “mitigation specialist” and now the blatant malfeasance of Juror # 17.

    It is hard to take in. It is hard to accept the failures of the system we rely on for justice. But it is also imperative we do so.

    Many people, within and without the system, are invested in maintaining the illusion of fairness and justice and an unbiased system. But, hopefully, other people are equally invested in ferreting out the TRUTH.

    The trial, this retrial especially, was a travesty of justice. The constitution was cast aside by the trail judge to allow a convicted murderer to give secret testimony. Victims rights were cast aside to allow a liar continents away to submit testimony that could not be cross examined that accused the murdered victim of sensational, unsubstantiated and ridiculous charges that were clearly lies. The defense was held to no schedule and thus allowed to try and create mistrial by juror loss. And it goes on and on. It seems to never end.

    And now Juror #17 has been coached and prepped and will submit to a friendly fake “interview”. It really doesn’t matter what prepared lines she parrots. The truth is already there for all to see. It is merely a question of who can be bothered to look.

  8. visitor

    In all fairness, anyone could legitimately claim that when asked if you “know” someone, if you don’t know them personally (i.e. friends, neighbors, co-workers, someone you had personal conversation with), then the answer could be “no”. The question was not asked if they had ever “seen” the prosecutor before. Because even I would have to say yes to that, since I’ve seen him on TV and watched the trial. If you’ve ever been inside a courtroom, you’ve “seen” the judge, the attorneys on both sides, and maybe have some involvement with them, but you don’t technically “know” them.

    • I suspect that’s exactly the kind of semantics slicing and dicing we will hear from this juror. I’ll put it in perspective from my own experience. If I was asked for jury duty and the defense attorney was the attorney who defended my sister’s killer was defending the defendant and I was asked if I “knew” him according to your logic it would make sense to indicate that I did not. I don’t know him personally or work related or socially. But I spent very “loaded” time around him in a court of law so would naturally feel it my duty to disclose this. Naturally I would assume I was being asked that question as a first line to determine my level of objectivity related to my personal knowledge of any of the players. That assumption would be correct.
      I will respectfully disagree with your assertion being “in fairness” as I find it so far out of field it’s not even in the same territory.
      But thanks for reading and sharing.

      • visitor

        Your point is well taken. Just to clarify, I share your anger about the “cageyness” of J17 and think she should have never made the jury. Did she have a “moral” duty to contemplate her full history with the prosecutor? Yes. Did she legally “lie” about “knowing” him? Probably not. And because you get such wide assortment of characters in the jury pool, they really need to spell everything out in the clearest terms and they absolutely don’t. If they did, they would have a strong legal basis to charge someone like her because she couldn’t deny it. They left too much grey area. See, if JM or the judge or *someone* had spelled out the issue as clearly as you did for the “juror went wrong” post or the discussion above, it would be more effective.

        In legal matters, everything needs to be very precise. If we know that “not guilty” is not the same as “he didn’t do it”, why should “know” be the same as “have sufficient exposure such that I have an opinion”.? If that’s what they want, that’s what they should ask. In fact, they should ask a series of questions instead of just one, and not in a simple show of hands.

        Believe, me, I know how it looks like “splitting hairs”. But if you want to avoid this, they should tighten up the system.

        Can we at least agree that there was so much botched about the whole affair from start to finish?

      • pilcherje

        “loaded time” Such a perfect analogy.
        Not that far removed from ‘observing’ the actions and words of Nurmi, Willmott and Arias from the confines of my own home. It was enough to “know” their ideals are not representative of my character. In other words, I formed opinions, distasteful opinions during this “shit sundae” of a trial with Arias. Some words can’t be printed here, so I’ve stolen your opinion, it’s cleaner than mine. I’ve formed an opinion about Juan Martinez too, whom I have great respect. His quest for justice for an act that was/is unjust, is squarely up my alley.

        I don’t need to “know” any of them personally to form those opinions, I’ve “seen” them in action, I’ve heard their words. I don’t think I’d be far off the mark either to say…they’re the same in person as they are in their chosen professions and Arias – she’ll never be anything else than what she was to begin with, evil. I’ll never forget any of the players.

        I was objective about #17 in the beginning, too many questions. I was waiting for answers. The information highway was full of comments. None which were verifiable, with exception to documents regarding #17’s husbands…those were the only things that kept my suspicions on alert about #17. After listening to her interview, “People don’t even know me” – she’s right, I’ve never seen her…but I know her by her decision to remain as a prospective juror in spite of the events in her life surrounding her ex-husband, someone she had an invested interest in… and her ‘interests’ in crime shows, news and those involved. One she says she doesn’t recall from her own experience – Juan Martinez.

        That interview wasn’t an interview in the sense of relevant questions. But it did reveal #17’s hesitations in response to some innocuous questions. She ‘lied.’ That’s what my gut says. I wouldn’t have been questioning the odds of selection for the Arias penalty re-trial phase had I NOT been following the case. But #17 did. I’m awaiting further information. Whether there will be any fallout, legally, remains to be seen. I’d like to know if #17 attended her then soon to be husbands trial in front of Juan Martinez.

        To the “entertainment lawyer,” yes, he’s quite entertaining. Speaking of fools, I guess he forgot that he could have responded within his “TwitLonger” format in response to you…instead, I found his response distasteful in less than 140 characters. Funny how he always seemed to be in front of the cameras for an interview. And in 2014 – one of his TwitLonger comments caught my eye, I had saved his page – its when I suspected something about to unfurl regarding the death penalty and those involved with tabloid media…a picture with Arias comes to mind as does a personal ranting on and on about Juan Martinez with information being fed from the defense to that “wanna be” journalist #tabloidhack #killerlover. #FriendofZervakos. Even during the final phase.

        I know you Kathy by your words and actions through the Peterson trial and the Arias trial, your blog and FB, your words hit home. You know how I feel about your experience with Cindy and through our conversations. Finally, I had the pleasure of meeting you here in Seattle…you’re as down to earth as they come…and when something shakes the foundations you were built from, you rise with every ounce of integrity that I’ve come to know. Thank you for being you.
        xoxo ❤

      • spellbound4

        Very well said, Pilcherje. Thank you for sharing.

        (hope this goes with your Prost. If not,the I apologize in advance)

  9. Kat

    Besides your eloquent analysis of Juror #17 versus the State of AZ Justice System, I was reading along when suddenly appearing before my eyes was a faux jeweled number 17, my heart stopped for a brief second as lo and behold …..a knife and a gun. Goose bumps! Wow!!

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    May 2, 2014 10:59 am

    u fucking bitch u are laughing nw bt ill get the last laugh and u cn mark my words on that! u think jodi showed no remorse u havent seen shit yet cunt!

    • visitor

      “and u cn mark my words on that!”

      That sounds like he is channeling some other person who used the EXACT SAME PHRASE on TV… I wonder who… it was a female and she referred to being convicted by a jury….hmmm….. any clue? You have to go back a few years, it’s not contemporaneous but it is very PARRR ticular. And very de-edifying.

      • too funny. yes it was a parrticularily funny message.
        So much for Einstein. properly put she would dis edify him.
        Or when Juan was asking he about the day he was banging his head against the wall or bathroom cupboard doors and she said “I tentatively approached him” Juan says “tentatively?? but she doesn’t catch it. Not then and not PRIOR.

      • visitor

        I hate to get so off-topic, but now you have me wondering. What is the issue with “tentatively”? It seems to fit there if you use it as I imagine it which is “unsure, careful, hesitant”, etc. Can you help me out? Or, I should say, can you edify me? (Which is the CORRECT use of that term) 🙂 And please be contemporaneous.

      • you know to give you the exact statement she made in which she used that particular word, I’d have to go back prior and find it on the video again. However, if my fog is lifting, as I did just wake up, she had no hesitation ‘going quickly’ to his aid, to ameliorate the situation. Image, She goes running up the stairs concerned about what the banging is, finds him banging his head again hard surface says she wants him to stop so….. she “tentatively” approached him. So yes by your definition even, the word was a strange choice of verbiage.

      • feel free to go off topic visitor…no rules here except be nice to everyone and esp to/about victims. I too find this killer’s word choices so unusual . I chalk it up to the sociopath’s inability to truly feel normal human emotions so they are always mimicking and getting it wrong even if by a touch.

  11. visitor

    I don’t have a twitter, so I want to comment here to offer you guys a little chuckle for some relief going into the weekend. I made a note during the TV movie. In the morning “Jodi” tells “Travis”, “where are you taking me for breakfast?” and “Travis” is like “cocoa puffs are in the kitchen.” Oh, Snap!. You just *know* the producers threw that in there on purpose…. I wonder who caught it…

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You find everything you need right here - https://github.com/magudb/Gavel-Docker-Compose

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High potassium level

  • Definition
    • High potassium level is a problem in which the amount of potassium in the blood is higher than normal. The medical name of this condition is hyperkalemia.

  • Alternative Names
    • Hyperkalemia; Potassium - high; High blood potassium

  • Causes
    • Potassium is needed for cells to function properly. You get potassium through food. The kidneys remove excess potassium through the urine to keep a proper balance of this mineral in the body.

      If your kidneys are not working well, they may not be able to remove the proper amount of potassium. As a result, potassium can build up in the blood. This buildup can be due to:

      • Addison disease. Disease in which the adrenal glands do not make enough hormones.
      • Burns over large areas of the body
      • Certain blood pressure lowering drugs, most often angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers.
      • Damage to muscle and other cells from certain street drugs, alcohol abuse, untreated seizures, surgery, crush injuries and falls, certain chemotherapy, or certain infections.
      • Disorders that cause blood cells to burst (hemolytic anemia)
      • Severe bleeding from the stomach or intestines
      • Taking extra potassium, such as salt substitutes or supplements
      • Tumors
  • Symptoms
    • There are often no symptoms with a high level of potassium. When symptoms do occur, they may include:

      • Nausea
      • Slow, weak, or irregular pulse
      • Sudden collapse, when the heartbeat gets too slow or even stops
  • Exams and Tests
    • The health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask about your symptoms.

      Tests that may be ordered include:

      • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
      • Potassium level

      Your provider will likely check your blood potassium level and do kidney blood tests on a regular basis if you:

      • Have been prescribed extra potassium
      • Have chronic kidney disease
      • Take medicines to treat heart disease or high blood pressure
      • Use salt substitutes
  • Treatment
    • You will need emergency treatment if your potassium level is very high, or if you have danger signs, such as changes in an ECG.

      Emergency treatment may include:

      • Calcium given into your veins (IV) to treat the muscle and heart effects of high potassium levels
      • Glucose and insulin given into your veins (IV) to help lower potassium levels long enough to correct the cause
      • Kidney dialysis if your kidney function is poor
      • Medicines that help remove potassium from the intestines before it is absorbed
      • Sodium bicarbonate if the problem is caused by acidosis
      • Some water pills (diuretics)

      Changes in your diet can help both prevent and treat high potassium levels. You may be asked to:

      • Limit or avoid asparagus, avocados, potatoes, tomatoes or tomato sauce, winter squash, pumpkin, and cooked spinach
      • Limit or avoid oranges and orange juice, nectarines, kiwifruit, raisins, or other dried fruit, bananas, cantaloupe, honeydew, prunes, and nectarines
      • Avoid taking salt substitutes if you are asked to eat a low-salt diet

      Your provider may make the following changes to your medicines:

      • Reduce or stop potassium supplements
      • Stop or change the doses of medicines you are taking, such as ones for heart disease and high blood pressure
      • Take a certain type of water pill to reduce potassium and fluid levels if you have chronic kidney failure

      Follow your provider's directions when taking your medicines:

      • DO NOT stop or start taking medicines without first talking to your provider
      • Take your medicines on time
      • Tell your provider about any other medicines, vitamins, or supplements you are taking
  • References
    • Kamel KS, Lin SH, Yang SS, Halperin M. Clinical disorders of hyperkalemia. In: Alpern RJ, Moe OW, Caplan M, eds. Seldin and Giebisch's The Kidney. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2013:chap 51.

      Seifter JL. Potassium disorders. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 25th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2016:chap 117.


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Threat Explorer

The Threat Explorer is a comprehensive resource consumers can turn to for daily, accurate, up-to-date information on the latest threats, risks and vulnerabilities.

04 September 2019
05 September 2019
Infection Length:
Systems Affected:
Ransom.Hybirdmy is a Trojan horse that encrypts files on the compromised computer and demands a payment to decrypt them.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version 04 September 2019 revision 005
  • Latest Rapid Release version 04 September 2019 revision 016
  • Initial Daily Certified version 04 November 2019 revision 050
  • Latest Daily Certified version 04 November 2019 revision 050
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date 11 September 2019
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Once executed, the Trojan creates the following file:
  • [PATH TO FILE]\__CryptTemp

The Trojan creates the following registry subkeys:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedScripts\BIN_01
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft.NETFramework\SecurityFolders\UserPassword
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft.NETFramework\SecurityFolders\UserPassword
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft.NETFramework\SecurityFolders\UserAgent
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft.NETFramework\SecurityFolders\UserData
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft.NETFramework\SecurityFolders\v4.0.6012

Next, the Trojan creates the following environment variables:
  • VS100WOW64MODE
  • VS110WOW64MODE

The Trojan encrypts files on the compromised computer.

The Trojan does not encrypt files with the following names:
  • bootmgr

The Trojan does not encrypt files in the following locations:
  • %SystemRoot%
  • %ProgramFiles%
  • %ProgramFiles(x86)%
  • %ProgramW6432%
  • %SystemDrive%\Boot
  • %SystemDrive%\Config.Msi
  • %SystemDrive%\MSOCache
  • %SystemDrive%\PerfLogs
  • %SystemDrive%\ProgramData
  • %SystemDrive%\Recovery
  • %SystemDrive%\Users*\AppData
  • %SystemDrive%\Users*\Contacts
  • %SystemDrive%\Users*\Favorites
  • %SystemDrive%\Users*\Links
  • %SystemDrive%\Users*\Searches
  • %SystemDrive%\Users\Default
  • %SystemDrive%\Users\Public
  • %SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings*\Application Data
  • %SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings*\Cookies
  • %SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings*\Favorites
  • %SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings*\Local Settings
  • %SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings*\NetHood
  • %SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings*\PrintHood
  • %SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings*\Recent
  • %SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings*\SendTo
  • %SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings*\Start Menu
  • %SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings*\Templates
  • %SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users
  • %SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings\Default User
  • %SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings\LocalService
  • %SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings\NetworkService

The Trojan does not encrypt files with the following extensions:
  • .dll
  • .exe
  • .ini
  • .lnk
  • .sys
  • .mui

The Trojan uses Internet Explorer to visit the following URL once encryption or decryption has finished:
  • http://10.[REMOVED].2.247/count02

The Trojan demands payment for the files to be decrypted.

Symantec Security Response encourages all users and administrators to adhere to the following basic security "best practices":

  • Use a firewall to block all incoming connections from the Internet to services that should not be publicly available. By default, you should deny all incoming connections and only allow services you explicitly want to offer to the outside world.
  • Enforce a password policy. Complex passwords make it difficult to crack password files on compromised computers. This helps to prevent or limit damage when a computer is compromised.
  • Ensure that programs and users of the computer use the lowest level of privileges necessary to complete a task. When prompted for a root or UAC password, ensure that the program asking for administration-level access is a legitimate application.
  • Disable AutoPlay to prevent the automatic launching of executable files on network and removable drives, and disconnect the drives when not required. If write access is not required, enable read-only mode if the option is available.
  • Turn off file sharing if not needed. If file sharing is required, use ACLs and password protection to limit access. Disable anonymous access to shared folders. Grant access only to user accounts with strong passwords to folders that must be shared.
  • Turn off and remove unnecessary services. By default, many operating systems install auxiliary services that are not critical. These services are avenues of attack. If they are removed, threats have less avenues of attack.
  • If a threat exploits one or more network services, disable, or block access to, those services until a patch is applied.
  • Always keep your patch levels up-to-date, especially on computers that host public services and are accessible through the firewall, such as HTTP, FTP, mail, and DNS services.
  • Configure your email server to block or remove email that contains file attachments that are commonly used to spread threats, such as .vbs, .bat, .exe, .pif and .scr files.
  • Isolate compromised computers quickly to prevent threats from spreading further. Perform a forensic analysis and restore the computers using trusted media.
  • Train employees not to open attachments unless they are expecting them. Also, do not execute software that is downloaded from the Internet unless it has been scanned for viruses. Simply visiting a compromised Web site can cause infection if certain browser vulnerabilities are not patched.
  • If Bluetooth is not required for mobile devices, it should be turned off. If you require its use, ensure that the device's visibility is set to "Hidden" so that it cannot be scanned by other Bluetooth devices. If device pairing must be used, ensure that all devices are set to "Unauthorized", requiring authorization for each connection request. Do not accept applications that are unsigned or sent from unknown sources.
  • For further information on the terms used in this document, please refer to the Security Response glossary.
You may have arrived at this page either because you have been alerted by your Symantec product about this risk, or you are concerned that your computer has been affected by this risk.

Before proceeding further we recommend that you run a full system scan. If that does not resolve the problem you can try one of the options available below.

If you are a Norton product user, we recommend you try the following resources to remove this risk.

Removal Tool
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Infected Windows system files may need to be repaired using the Windows installation CD .

How to reduce the risk of infection
Check out our extensive collections of helpful advice and tips on how to stay safe online .

If you are a Symantec business product user, we recommend you try the following resources to remove this risk.

Identifying and submitting suspect files
Submitting suspicious files to Symantec allows us to ensure that our protection capabilities keep up with the ever-changing threat landscape. Submitted files are analyzed by Symantec Security Response and, where necessary, updated definitions are immediately distributed through LiveUpdate™ to all Symantec end points. This ensures that other computers nearby are protected from attack. The following resources may help in identifying suspicious files for submission to Symantec.

Removal Tool

If you have an infected Windows system file, you may need to replace it using the Windows installation CD .

The following instructions pertain to all current Symantec antivirus products.

1. Performing a full system scan
For information on how to run a full system scan using your Symantec product, follow the guidance given in the product's Help section.

2. Restoring settings in the registry
Many risks make modifications to the registry, which could impact the functionality or performance of the compromised computer. While many of these modifications can be restored through various Windows components, it may be necessary to edit the registry. See in the Technical Details of this writeup for information about which registry keys were created or modified. Delete registry subkeys and entries created by the risk and return all modified registry entries to their previous values.
Writeup By: Yusuke Kudo


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September 4, 2017 / 12:25 PM / in 2 years

UPDATE 2-German cartel office deepens steel investigation, searches firms

* Cartel office says carried out searches in flat steel

* Salzgitter, ArcelorMittal say units were searched

* Thyssenkrupp, Kloeckner say were not searched (Adds ArcelorMittal, German steel federation)

FRANKFURT/DUESSELDORF, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Germany’s competition regulator said on Monday it has widened an investigation into a suspected violation of antitrust laws in the steel industry, with ArcelorMittal and Salzgitter confirming searches at some of their units.

The investigation expands an ongoing cartel office inquiry, which already covers makers and sellers of stainless steel, car manufacturers and suppliers as well as companies in the forging sector.

“I can confirm that the cartel office has carried out searches in the area of flat steel on Aug. 22, 23 and 24 at seven companies as well as three private homes,” a spokesman for the cartel office said, confirming reports by monthly Manager Magazin and daily newspaper Rheinische Post.

“There is suspicion of anticompetitive collusion between the companies,” he added.

ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steel producer, said searches had taken place on its premises in Germany, adding it was fully cooperating with the authorities.

Salzgitter, Germany’s second-largest steelmaker, said several of its units had been searched on Aug. 22 on suspected violation of antitrust rules.

Larger peer Thyssenkrupp and steel distributor trader Kloeckner & Co both said they had not been searched.

Manager Magazin said, without citing any sources, that the most recent investigation also included the German Steel Federation, an industry association. A spokesman for the federation declined to comment. (Reporting by Christoph Steitz and Anneli Palmen; Editing by Maria Sheahan and Andrew Heavens)

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July 3, 2018 / 3:53 AM / 2 years ago

Trump moves to block China Mobile's U.S. entry on security concerns

SHANGHAI/HONG KONG (Reuters) - The U.S. government has moved to block China Mobile from offering services to the country’s telecommunications market, recommending its application be rejected because the firm posed national security risks.

The move by President Donald Trump’s administration comes amid growing trade frictions between Washington and Beijing. The United States is set to impose tariffs on $34 billion worth of goods from China on July 6, which Beijing is expected to respond to with tariffs of its own.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) should deny the state-owned Chinese firm’s 2011 application to offer telecommunication services between the United States and other countries, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) said in a statement posted on its website.

“After significant engagement with China Mobile, concerns about increased risks to U.S. law enforcement and national security interests were unable to be resolved,” said the statement, quoting David Redl, assistant secretary for communications and information at the U.S. Department of Commerce, which NTIA is part of.

China Mobile, the world’s largest telecom carrier with 899 million subscribers, did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment on Tuesday.

However, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang, in response to a question about China Mobile at a daily briefing, said: “We urge the relevant side in the United States to abandon Cold War thinking and zero sum games.”

China always encourages its companies to operate in accordance with market rules and to respect the laws of the countries it operates in, he said, adding the United States should stop putting “unreasonable pressure” on Chinese firms.

Another Chinese firm that has been caught in the crosshairs of the trade spat is ZTE Corp.

China’s No. 2 telecommunications equipment maker was forced to cease major operations in April after the United States slapped it with a supplier ban saying it broke an agreement to discipline executives who conspired to evade U.S. sanctions on Iran and North Korea.

ZTE is in the process of getting the ban lifted and recently announced a new board, but its settlement deal with the United States is facing opposition from some lawmakers in Washington.

While ZTE has been hit hard by the ban as almost a third of the components used in its equipment come from U.S. suppliers, China Mobile, according to an analyst, will not be hurt much if blocked since it derives most of its income from home.

The impact of the ruling on China Mobile’s business is “very tiny”, said Ramakrishna Maruvada, a Singapore-based analyst with Daiwa Securities. “This doesn’t move the needle.”

China Mobile Communications Corp, a state-controlled firm, owned almost 73 percent of China Mobile as of December, according to Thomson Reuters data.

China Mobile shares closed down 2 percent on Tuesday, their lowest close in more than four years, after news of the NTIA recommendation to block the firm’s U.S. entry.

The NTIA said its assessment rested “in large part on China’s record of intelligence activities and economic espionage targeting the U.S., along with China Mobile’s size and technical and financial resources.”

FILE PHOTO: A woman uses her mobile phone in front of a China Mobile office in downtown Shanghai October 22, 2012. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo

It said the company was “subject to exploitation, influence and control by the Chinese government” and that its application posed “substantial and unacceptable national security and law enforcement risks in the current national security environment”.

U.S. senators and spy chiefs warned in February that China was trying, via means such as telecommunications firms, to gain access to sensitive U.S. technologies and intellectual properties.

Such concerns, however, are not deterring China’s Xiaomi Corp which is set to press ahead with plans to enter the United States next year, saying its U.S. connections should help it skirt political resistance.

Reporting by Brenda Goh in SHANGHAI, Sijia Jiang in HONG KONG and Beijing Monitoring Desk; Additional reporting by Ben Blanchard in BEIJING; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman and Himani Sarkar

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Cough and Respiratory Homeopathic Remedies – Part I

Homeopathic Remedies for Coughs and Respiratory Issues - Part 1 of a two part mini-training with Sue Meyer of Homeopathy for MommiesJoin Sue Meyer for this very informative podcast about coughs and respiratory homeopathic remedies. She talks about understanding the type of cough and which remedy will be good to use based on the symptoms of the cough.  Be sure and get the helpful handout that goes with this podcast for your homeopathic notebook!

You can get more in-depth descriptions of remedies like this in Sue’s Crash Course in Homeopathy! Sue has developed a 10-Class AUDIO Series based on her book, Homeopathy for Mommies, that gives you a “Crash Course” in learning how to use homeopathy to treat acute conditions in your family.  Click Here to see more!

This audio is for educational purposes and is not intended in any way to be a replacement for, or as a substitute to qualified medical advice. If you think you are suffering from a medical condition consult your doctor or other qualified persons.

The content of the Homeopathy for Mommies Radio post or page, including text, graphics, images, or information contained in text or audio, or other content, is offered on an informational basis only. No content is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should always seek the advice and guidance of a qualified health professional before changing or making any adjustment to any medication or treatment protocol you are currently using.

Stopping any medication or treatment protocol you are currently using.
Starting any new medication or treatment protocol, whether or not it was discussed on the Homeopathy For Mommies Radio show, page or post on this website.
Information on this site is informational and not as specifically applicable to any individual’s medical problem(s), concerns and/or needs.
These products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to treat or prevent disease.
In each audio remedies are recommended. We are not claiming that the product will cure any of these problems or disorders. We are merely reporting that people have used the product to aid these conditions.

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Downtown density is critical for more resilient and efficient cities and three-story townhomes are among the most sustainable building types. These 14 units will be built in downtown Pensacola –  the contemporary features reflect the honest construction techniques of the historic area, and passed a rigorous set of guidelines from the Architectural Review Board. A mix of two-bedroom units and three-bedroom units, many have a roof deck. Materials include painted brick, wood windows with thin frames, steel-framed balconies, and wood trellises at the roof deck.

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Drew Carey’s in Cleveland

A pickin’ and a grinnin’ lyric
Drew Carey’s in Cleveland
With a big mug of beer.
He’s on t.v.
Coming in clear.

With a smile on his face
At the Drew Carey place
Drew’s telling his jokes
For all kind of folks.
He’s getting his yucks
With his oh aw shucks.
Drew Carey’s in Cleveland
Drinking his beer.

Mimi’s on the prowl
With her clownish scowl
At Winfred-Lauder.
Drew takes a powder
Away from his cube
To avoid their feud.
Drew Carey’s in Cleveland
Drinking his beer.

With Oswald and Lewis
And Kate, they’re the truest
Of friends in a bar
Where the keg is a star
And guzzling it down
Is the Talk of the Town.
Drew Carey’s in Cleveland
Drinking his beer.

Then Mimi bursts in
To the bar with a grin
And throws a big pie
Letting it fly
To splatter Drew’s face
In his drinking place.
Drew Carey’s in Cleveland
Drinking his beer.

Now Kate really pissed.
She puts up her fists.
“You’re ’bout to go down,
You sad little clown,”
Kate says with a frown.
Beats Mimi to the ground.
Drew Carey’s in Cleveland
Drinking his beer.

Now Mimi got wise
After that night’s demise.
She left Drew alone
Till Kate went and gone.
Then Mimi is back
Gives Drew such a whack.
Drew Carey’s in Cleveland
Drinking his beer.

Drew Carey’s in Cleveland
With a big mug of beer.
He’s on t.v.
Coming in clear.

Short Story Wednesday: The Kingdom of Masques

Short Story Prompt: “The Hunger Artist” by Franz Kafka

Once the folk of the Kingdom of Borodomo were in pursuit of the better. Then the apathy came. It was a disease that spread through the kingdom like a yawning wind from the north. So contagious it was that it left not one in the land free from the plague of indifference. It stayed so long the citizens came to believe it had always been a resident. As the generations passed, people forgot the time before the wind yawned its way into the kingdom. They wore their apathy like a boy scout wears his merit badges.

The King of the South came visiting his cousin, the King of Borodomo. The South King, we’ll call him Irving. Irving saw the apathy. The King of Borodomo’s people looked, and acted, so unlike themselves. Where some once began their day with a “hey, turn that frown upside” kind of face, now they wore a full-scale, indifferent face. There were no more frowns in the kingdom, and the smilies all wore were fake, as fake as a three dollar bill. The people just were not themselves. Something had to be done, and the King of the South knew just what.

The two kings were feasting one night. I believe it was a Thursday. Irving leaned over and spoke plainly to his kingly buddy, “Your people are oh-so oh so. You know they’ve built a cage, and they’re afraid to leave it, even though the door has been thrown open. It wasn’t always so. Now everybody is everybody else.”

“‘Tis true, ’tis true,” Chuck, the King of the Borodomonese, said to his kingly friend. “What to do? What to do?” Then he yawned one of the greatest yawns in the history of the kingdom.

“Once upon a time ago,” Irving said, “my kingdom was thusly thus. Then a miracle came. It came in the form of a maker of masks. Since then, my citizens have worn masks. Each day I proclaim that some will wear sad faces. Some ugly faces. Some happy faces. Some lustful faces. Some endearing faces. Some smile. Some sunny. Each puts on their mask and walks about acting as the mask directs.”

“I would dearly love to acquire a mask maker such as the one you have.”

“Can be done,” Irving disclosed. “Matty, the mask maker, has a brother. I shall send him to you a fortnight from this night.”

Chuck yawned his agreement to the proposal.

Some days later, Irving returned to his kingdom in the south. A few days after that, the mask maker’s younger brother, Watty, knocked on the Gates of Borodomo. As he marched his way up to Chuck’s Palace on the Hill, the people watched. If it had been possible, they would have shown their rejoicing. For indeed they were glad. Truly glad. They hated their apathy as much as any people have ever hated a thing. But the folk could only yawn their approval, and nothing more.

Soon Watty set up shop and started turning out mask after mask. As commanded, the Borodomonese lined up at his door and waited to retrieve their bag. Each was given a bag of masks: a smilie, a frown, a thoughtful, a distressed, a happy, a moody, a joyful, a curious, a hopeful, a generosity, a fearful, an indulgent, a love, a sympathy, an amusement, a relief, an embarassment, an eny and a sad.

Each morning the Borodomonese were ordered to put on a new mask for the day to come. If they wore a lustful mask for the day, their behavior turned to lust for that day. If they wore a hopeful one, one could not find a hopefuller fellow than the wearer. At the end of twenty days, they were to return to Watty’s shop and exchange their bag for a new one.

There was only one condition. When they took the old mask off and replaced it with the new, they were not to view themselves in a mirror. If they did, they were told that the magic of the mask disappeared.

However…haven’t you noticed there is always a however in these kinds of tales. However there was one among the folk who refused to wear a mask. He suspected that something was rotten in Denmark, even though he lived in Borodomo. His name was Jack and he was a kitchen knave in the Palace on the Hill. Since he did kitchen knave kinds of things deep in the palace, no one saw him.

From time to time, he sneaked upstairs and peered out through the palace windows to the valley below. He usually did this early in the morning because he wanted to catch the sunlight. There was little sunlight in the depths where he worked.

One fine morning he was early. The sun was not up yet. Jack happened to catch King Chuck in his jammies as he hurried to his Changing Closet. Curious, Jack followed the king. He peeked into the Changing Closet. Chuck removed his mask for the day, one that was a smilie.

The knave caught a glimpse of the king’s face. As Chuck took off the mask, all the smiles the king’s face contained were sucked away by the mask. The king would never know a smile again. What was left was a complete blank of a face. The new mask was a sad one.

Jack tried to hold back the gasp. But the king heard it. He turned to see Jack. Jack had committed treason. But the king was confused about what to do. So he called his guards. They hurried to the king.

“Arrest the knave,” the king said sadly.

Two guards, who wore happily masks, happily arrested Jack.

A trial was held. The judge in his reluctance mask reluctantly sentenced Jack to death. It was the thing to do, so the judge did it.

Jack held his tongue about what he had seen. Being a good guy, he did not want to embarrass his liege lord. But he knew something must be done. In his cell, he debated with himself all the night long the night before his execution. What was he to do?

The next morning was a fine morning. The kind of morning just right for an execution. The flowers were budding and blooming. The birds chirped up a storm. Like Goldilocks said of the porridge, the day was just right.

Jack was led to the scaffold by two guards. Everyone in the kingdom was in the Palace Square to bid the kitchen knave farewell. They all had on their fine morning masks. Sitting beside the king was Watty. Since he had never seen an execution, he was curious.

Jack stood on the scaffold and turned toward the king. “Your Majesty,” he said. “I have done that which was forbidden to do. I have seen his majesty’s face maskless. For that, I go to my death, holding no ill-favor toward my liege lord. Before I lose my head, I belief it is in accord with custom that I be granted one request. Once that is done, I shall gladly retire to my death.”

King Chuck, being a just king, said, “I grant your request if it be in my power to do so.”

Jack smiled. Somehow he had been immune to the apathy his fellow citizens had caught. Though he was maskless, there was nary an apathetic bone in his body. He bowed his thanks. Then he asked, “Your Majesty, my request is this. Before I take my leave, I would request that I be able to see all maskless, except for Your Majesty. Can you grant me this one request and I will gladly go to the ax happy.”

“I gladly grant your request,” King Chuck said. “All in this Square will remove your masks.”

Watty protested, “Your Majesty, that cannot be. If the people remove their masks, the masks will lose their power.”

King Chuck thought about this. It was the day he wore his thoughtful mask. So thinking was appropriate. Finally he made a decision. “Watty, your protest has been noted. I cannot refuse a last request. Though he is but a kitchen knave, he is a loyal citizen. So I command everyone’s mask be removed. I want see the true faces of my people. Since I would not request an act from my people that I would not do, I too shall remove my mask.”

The king counted to three, then off came his mask. All in the Square did the same. The king’s mask sucked all of the sadness out of King Chuck. The people’s masks sucked all the fine mornings out of them.

The king was the first to notice the evil the masks were doing. Suddenly he was not apathetic anymore. His blood was boiling. He was angry. All the people saw what the king saw. And they too were angry. Though some had worn their angry masks, the unmasking of the deception was such that their anger returned. The king shouted, “Release Jack and arrest that deceiver, Watty. We will have an execution. It will be his.”

Watty slipped off the stage and out through a side door. The guards cut Jack loose. And Jack was off after the deceiver. Just as Watty reached the Kingdom Gates, Jack blocked his exit and faced him down.

“Get out of my way,” Watty said, pulling out his sword.

“Stop before I run you through with that sword,” Jack commanded.

Watty slashed his sword at Jack. Jack ducked and threw the mask maker off his balance. He grabbed the sword away from the deceiver and whacked him hard against the bottom. Soon Watty stood on the scaffold, pleading for his life.

“Tell us,” King Chuck commanded, “and tell us true. How did you come about this evil? I will spare your life if you reveal this thing.”

“It be my brother Matty’s plan. He raised the wind with its apathetic disease and sent it your way. Then he sent me with the masks. When all in this kingdom had lost  their emotions, they would not be up for a fight. Then King Irving could conquer your kingdom and enslave your people.”

Within days, King Chuck called on his allies. Together they raised a mighty army, then marched to the South. So the South was defeated and left barren in days long ago.

Do Animals Have Souls?

What a question! Of course, they have souls. Just look into your horse’s, you cat’s and your dog’s eyes.

I know when I look into my cats’ eyes I see souls looking back at me. Sometimes those souls are saying, “I love you. I love you a lot.” Sometimes they are saying, “What the hell do you want?” And other times they are saying, “Man, that was a good rat. Yum.” Or sometimes they are saying, “What a great day. Enjoy, just enjoy.” Then they go off and run or jump into the bird bath just for a drink of water and they enjoy their complete catness.

I am sure that if you looked into a horse’s eyes you might see those eyes saying, “Gee, I love to run. There is nothing quite like it.” Or “Man, you need to lose some weight. Everytime you ride me, my back hurts for a week.”

Or a dog’s soul saying to his master, “You may be an s.o.b., but you’re my s.o.b.” They love us unconditionally, never holding back. I remember seeing a movie called “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale”. Hachi’s master had died, yet Hachi waited for years for his master to return on the evening train. They were friends, and the dog loved his friend more than anything.

So you can’t tell me that if there’s a life after death that there won’t be animals there. I am not going to believe that. Because a life after death without my cats ain’t any kind of life at all. So there. That answers that question. So on to the next one. Do people have souls?

Maybe. Then again maybe not. At least for some.

Short Story Wednesday: The Train Station

Short Story Prompt: “Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway

The American stepped off the train and into the warm afternoon sun. One of the Guardia Civilia stood at attention beside the door of the station. The Spanish policeman eyed each of the passengers, measuring them for trouble. The American had other business on his mind than any trouble he might make for Franco and his Fascists. He stepped onto the wooden platform. The station looked run down, paint peeling off its walls. Walking into the bar, he ordered Anis del Toro. When it came, he threw back his head and downed the liqueur with one try. The cold, licorice taste went down fast and filled him with a momentary contentment. It was time to get on with what he had come to do, he reminded himself.

Grabbing a taxi nearby, he asked the driver to take him to the inn where he was lodging. Once settled in and after a good meal, he walked back to the station, and then on into the arid landscape behind the building. The afternoon was now evening and shadows were everywhere, then it was night. The night soon shrouded him with its darkness. His eyes adjusted to the darkness and prodded the hills in the distance, hills that did indeed appear to be elephants. It was too late to know if they were white or some other color. He dropped his knapsack and sat down on a large boulder.

The hills drew his eyes toward them. He found himself peering further and further into the past. It had been one long stretch of time, thirty years of it since the girl. It had been thirty years since the girl spent that afternoon with him in the train station. Thirty years since she had said those hills in the distance reminded her of white elephants. Thirty years since he had convinced her to have an abortion and she died of an infection from the abortion, her head on his lap in a compartment on a train to Paris. It had been thirty years of regret. Each day since that afternoon, he had relived every moment of that afternoon, detail by detail, one moment after another whittling away at any kind of life he tried to live since.

They met in the Prado. She was a nineteen-year-old English student, sketching Velázquez’s painting, “Las Meninas”, and he, a twenty-five-year-old architect from Chicago, come to Spain to study the architecture. The previous six weeks he studied and sketched the Alhambra, the heart and soul of Moorish Spain. On his way back to Paris, he stopped in Madrid for a few days to get to know that part of Spain better.

While strolling through the galleries, he came up behind her, her long black hair falling from her beret to her waist. She was deep in her work with pencil and sketchbook. He sat down on a wooden bench, unable to take his eyes off that girl. Hours must have passed, but they seemed like only minutes. He took out his own sketchbook and drew the lines of her image, though he knew that there was no way he could put what he felt onto paper.

The girl stood up, straightened her skirt, then turned toward the American. Her smile filled an open face.

“You like Velazquez’?” she asked from across the room.

He walked over to her. “I do. Very much.”

Her eyes looked back at the painting. “How can anyone deny that is perfection? Every artist before and since should bow in his presence.”

“Even Rembrandt?”

“Even Rembrandt,” she said.

He suffered a momentary loss for words. Then she put out her hand. “My name is Lina. I come from Bristol.”

“Do you believe in love at first sight?” He had never believed in it until that afternoon.

“Well, yes. And no,” she answered.

He got up his courage and asked, “Would you like to get a drink?”

“I am thirsty. And hungry too.”

“Good,” he said. “I found a place around the corner that serves a good paella.”

For the next six weeks, they began each day and ended each night together. The days she spent in the Prado, sketching the painting she loved so much, losing herself in the scene before her. Some days he wandered the city, taking in the sights and the sounds. Others he strolled through the halls and sketched the contours of the museum. Mostly he sat and watched the girl, never tiring of this girl he had fallen in love with.

Then one night over drinks and cocido madrileño, she said, “I’m pregnant.” They were hesitant words, and they were words that dropped like a bomb into his lap.

He choked down his food, then drank some water.

“I haven’t had my period.” she said nervously, afraid of his next words.

“It’s okay. I love you, and no matter what, we’ll work this thing out.”

Later he suggested an abortion. It came with the moment of doubt that he wasn’t sure he wanted to be a father, that doubt he later regretted. It seemed the only way to get back to the way it had been those first days in Madrid.

Before they left Madrid, they decided to stop at a little town in the Valley of the Ebro. She wanted to see the hills and the dry valley, measure its colors and its light with her eyes. It was summer and she was working on a painting. “It has good light,” she said of the valley.

A friend told him of the fishing there and the catfish and the wild carp. While she was painting, it would give himself some time to be alone so that he could figure things out. There was no better way to be alone than going fishing.

On the train to the valley, they did not talk. In the valley, they talked and their talk was filled with dread. Back on the train, they did not talk again. They knew what they had to do. In Barcelona, they found an abortionist.

In the room, not the cleanest of rooms, he almost backed out of what was about to occur. But he didn’t. As she lay helpless on the bed, he held her hand. He poured all the love he could summon into that small hand of hers. After thirty years, he still felt the grip of her strong fingers grasping his hand. He still heard the screams as the abortionist pulled the baby out of her. When it was done, she looked up at him. Her face was radiant, her eyes shining her love on him.

He knew he had made a mistake. He should have insisted that she have the baby. On the train to Paris, her head became hot. She trembled from the chills running through her small body. Then she was dead, her spirit lifted out of that fragile body he had loved so much.

He came back to the present and turned his eyes from the hills. He reached into the knapsack he had with him and pulled out a revolver. Sitting on the rock, he thought about what he had to do. It was the only way for him to find any peace. It would be such a relief. He reached into the knapsack again and pulled out a box of shells. He took out six and popped one into each of the chambers on the cylinder. Then he tested the gun, aiming and firing one shot at the hills. He placed the warm muzzle against his head, then he stuck it into his mouth. Yes, that was the right way to do this. He pulled the hammer back, cocked the gun and waited. What he was waiting for, he was not sure. Thirty minutes passed, then an hour, and still he waited.

From the hills in the distance he heard a “Don’t”.

“Why not?” he said to the hills.

“Please don’t, Matthew,” the hills said.

He thought about the words for several minutes, mulling them over in his mind. He pulled the barrel out of his mouth. “I can’t go on like this,” he said to the hills.

“But you have to. You just have to.”

“Oh, my God.” He slid off the rock and onto the dirt. He cried for a good long time. He took the gun once again and pushed the barrel into his mouth, then cocked it.

Another “Please” came from the hills,. Then they went silent.

It was the final plea that did it. He dropped the revolver in the dirt, then dejectedly headed back to the town.

The next afternoon he caught the train to Madrid. From his compartment, he watched the hills like white elephants recede into the distance. It was on to the Prado and “Las Meninas”. After that, he didn’t know. He just didn’t know.

Short Story Wednesday: A Day in the Life Of Martha 270

Short Story Prompt: “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut

Monday, April 7, 2025.
6:00 a.m. The alarm went off inside his head. “Mr. Patterson, it’s time to wake up,” the Voice said. He rolled over on his side and said forcefully to the chip inside his head, “Leave me alone, Martha.”

6:02 a.m. “Sir, it’s time to wake up,” the Voice went off again like an alarm clock with a sharp beep that he could not put on snooze. “Okay, okay,” he climbed out of bed. He went into the bathroom and quickly relieved himself.

6:05 a.m. Patterson stumbled down to the kitchen. He poured water from the tap into the coffeemaker. “Sir, you have to use distilled water. You never know what poisons they put in the water these days.” “Yes, ma’am,” he responded. He went to the pantry and pulled out a gallon bottle of water, then poured the water into the coffeemaker. “Happy now?” he said to the Voice. The Voice came back, “Sir, please do not be smart with me. I am only doing my job.”

6:30 a.m. The Voice reminded Patterson that it was time to shower. He showered and dressed.

7:00 a.m. Patterson headed for the front door. “Sir, are we not eating breakfast this morning?” He answered, “I’m just going to stop at Krispy Kreme for a couple of donuts.” “Sir,” Voice said firmly, “donuts are bad for you. Loaded with sugar. How many times am I going to have to remind you. Now fix yourself a healthy breakfast.” He said begrudginly, “Okay, okay.” While Martha played some morning motivational music, he prepared an omelet. Once his breakfast was on the table, he opened his tablet and read the Wall Street Journal.

7:30 a.m. Bing! a soft reminder went off in his head, letting him know it was time to leave for work. He placed his dishes in the sink, did a quick brushing of his teeth, straightened his tie and went out to his BMW. He said to Voice, “Lock the house please, Martha.” The Voice obeyed.

7:35 a.m. Patterson’s BMW headed up the interstate on-ramp and followed the flow of the traffic. The robotic driver corrected the car’s speed to the flow of the other cars. The traffic eased along at a steady pace, each car driven by its own robotic driver. Thanks to technology, there were no more traffic jams or pile-ups. “Martha, could I have the market report?” he requested. The radio came on with an update of the financial news.

8:30 a.m. The BMW pulled into his parking spot at The Company. He checked his digital for the time. It was good to be early this Monday morning. He had a meet-and-greet with a major investor that afternoon. The extra time would give him a head start on his preparation.

8:35 a.m. Patterson entered the door of the office of the Vice President for Financial Affairs, his office. He said hello to his administrative assistant. “Helen, can you cancel any appointments I might have today.” It was not a question; it was a request. “I have a big meet at 3:00, and I need the time to prepare.”

Helen looked up from her work. “Yes, sir. All but one. You are to report to HR102 at 9:00.”

He said, “Cancel it.”

“No, sir. It’s an order from upstairs.”

He argued, “I’ve got to prepare for this meeting.”

Martha interjected, “Sir, you are to report.”

Shaking his head, he said, “Since it seems I have no choice, I’ll go. But there will be hell to pay if this meet-and-greet don’t go well this afternoon.”

“Sir,” the inside of the head said, “you will still have plenty of time. I can help as well.”

“Okay, I’m going.”

8:50 a.m. Patterson got on the elevator and pushed the button for the 13th floor, the Human Resources Floor.

8:52 a.m. Patterson stepped out of the elevator on the 13th floor. The receptionist showed him Room 102, better known throughout The Company as the Interrogation Room.

8:53 a.m. Patterson entered Room 102. A man and a woman, both wearing dark glasses, sat behind a table, facing the door. “Have a seat, Gregor,” the woman said. “We can call you Gregor, can we not?”

“Yes.” Patterson took his seat. “I have an important meet with a client today. Can’t this wait?”

“Not really,” the woman said, “but this won’t take long. Less than thirty minutes.” Then the man, his hands folded on the table, asked,” Are you happy with your work here at The Company?”

“I am,” Patterson said. “Quite happy.” His palms sweated.

8:55 a.m. The woman asked, “Gregor, you are happy with your office? With Helen, your administrative assistant? With the perks of your title, such as the BMW? With the support you are getting from The Company? You do like it here, don’t you?”

“Yes,” Patterson said, wondering why the third degree.

“Then what seems to be the problem, Gregor?” the man asked. There was a smirk in his voice.

8:56 a.m. Patterson looked confused. “There’s no problem.”

“Gregor, we have been receiving reports from the Martha 760 that you are not happy. She says you have been not giving her your full cooperation. You’ve been arguing with her. Is this true?”

8:57 a.m. Patterson answered, “Ah, c’mon guys. I have been following Martha’s instructions to the letter.”

“Yes, but you are not getting into the spirit of the program,” the man said.

“I am. I can assure you absolutely that I am,” Patterson said.

“We hired you,” the woman said, “right out of college to be our youngest vice president ever. We are paying you a very lucrative salary with very good benefits. I hope you appreciate that.”

8:58 a.m. “I do,” Patterson responded, “I do.”

The woman continued, “There was only one condition on which you were hired. That we implant the Martha 270 chip in your head. And that you follow her instructions to the letter and in the spirit of the program. You did agree to this, did you not?”

8:59 a.m. Patterson was starting to get scared.

“Would you like a glass of water, Gregor?” the man asked.

“No, no, no,” Gregor answered. “Yes, I agreed to that.”

“Then why are you resisting?” the woman asked.

“I didn’t think it would be so hard,” Patterson said.

“But it isn’t,” the man said. “It’s very easy. All you have to do is listen to the Martha 270 and respond positively.”

“You know,” the woman said. “You have been upsetting Martha 270. You don’t want to do that, do you?”

9:00 a.m. “I didn’t know,” Patterson said.

“She doesn’t deal well with conflict, Gregor.” The woman smiled

“You don’t mind apologizing, do you?” The man was not asking a question. He was making a demand.

“Of course not, and I promise I will do better,” Patterson said.

“Then all will be well,” the man said.

“You play your cards right,” the woman added, “you could very well be the youngest CEO of The Company. You would like that, wouldn’t you? You haven’t changed your mind?”

9:01 a.m. “No,” Patterson said, “I haven’t changed my mind.”

“Then it is settled,” the man emphasized. “You will comply with the Martha 270’s instructions. After all, Martha is looking out for your best interest. You think you can do that? Of course you can?”

The man and woman stood up. Both walked around the table. Patterson stood up. They offered him their hands and he shook hands with both. As the man was leading Patterson out to the door, he said, “Or else.”

9:02 a.m. The woman turned Patterson toward her and straightened his tie. “One last thing,” she said. “Don’t forget the party tonight. We’ve got a woman for you to meet. She’s going to make a perfect wife for a future CEO.”

The man added, “And don’t forget to apologize to Martha.”


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This unit will explore the genre, structure, socio-historical context and theological emphases of the Gospels, and the cultural and social situation of the Mediterranean world in New Testament times. The key focus will be on the role of the imagination in prayer, as outlined by Saint Ignatius. When an exercitant prays over a Gospel passage in making the Spiritual Exercises, he or she enters it as a participant. The unit will give attention to early influences leading Ignatius to employ imaginative prayer with the Gospel narratives within the Spiritual Exercises. It will explore the psychology of the human imagination and its relevance to the practice of prayer in life, work and ministry.

Unit Code: DS9071J

Points: 24.0

Unit Level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit Discipline: Spirituality

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Jesuit College of Spirituality

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Learning Outcomes

Outline the basic psychology of human imagining and its value for prayer

Describe the influence of Ludolph of Saxony’s practice of imaginative contemplation upon Ignatius of Loyola and his subsequent writing of the Spiritual Exercises

Articulate the structure and subject outlines of the four Gospels and their particular use of symbols and images

Identify and develop skills in using imaginative prayer that enhances the ministry practice of spiritual directors

Unit sequence

Prohibited combinations: old code/ name: DS9105F Synagogues, Villages and Towns: Using the Imagination in Contemplating Gospel Narratives in Ignatian Prayer

Lectures, seminars, tutorials, small group reflection

Type Description Wordcount Weight (%)

6000 word-essay

6000 100.0

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 3 Aug, 2017

Unit Record last updated: 2019-05-15 07:39:16 +1000


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Above the Line

New Poems
By Joseph Bruchac

These poems of close observation and passionate feeling deeply reflect Joseph Bruchac's Abenaki Indian heritage. Like Thoreau, he is a scrupulous student of nature. Uniquely, however, he brings his own cultural concerns to every observation--not only about preservation of a vulnerable ecology, but about keeping cultural continuity and reaffirming tradition. So many things are observed in this fine collection: an ancient village ruin and a local car wash; kingfishers and red-tail hawks in flight; burial places and a cedar flute. In "The Last Elms" he laments the attack of Dutch elm disease on these stately trees but affirms their continued existence as well: "Each spring I salvage elm branches and small trees cut by roadside crews clearing power lines. From their bark my sons and I make rattles and baskets, trays and bowls. And I know that somewhere in the forest a few tall elms remain." This is vintage Bruchac, a voice of hope and promise in a dark time.

Contributor Bios
Novelist, short story writer, memoirist, and anthologist Joseph Bruchac is the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Native Writers Circle of the Americas and also has received both the Traditional Storytelling and the Prose Writing Awards from the Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers and Storytellers. He is the author of over 100 books for both adults and young readers.


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Please consider donating for some of this merch! We’ve got some back patches (unstoppable! snake), shirts with the Assata Shakur quote, and of course, publications. All money given towards merch goes directly to the cost of printing and mailing to our very large imprisoned readership.

Promotional Stuff

We will periodically make promotional bookmarks and flyers to mail to folks on the inside or to pass around to folks on the outside.

Here’s a bookmark, y’all! (print double-sided and flip to short edge)

We can mail you cardstock bookmarks, or you can print them yourselves and pass ’em on.

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Acle WI quiz on 21st March

Acle Evening WI are hosting a Quiz Night on Saturday 21st March 2020
Chilli/Cottage Pie Night (veggie options available)
@ The Church Rooms, Acle.
7.15 for 7.30pm start.
£10 a head.
Teams up to 8. In aid of Acle Evening WI.
Please call or message  07780681865 to book a team.

Acle WI quiz on 21st March

Acle Evening WI are hosting a Quiz Night on Saturday 21st March 2020
Chilli/Cottage Pie Night (veggie options available)
@ The Church Rooms, Acle.
7.15 for 7.30pm start.
£10 a head.
Teams up to 8. In aid of Acle Evening WI.
Please call or message  07780681865 to book a team.

GNLP – no sites put forward for Upton

No sites were proposed for new housing in Upton.

You can add your comments to the consultation here

From UK Power Networks – preparing for the storm

You may have seen that Storm Ciara is on the way and we are likely to see high winds and heavy rain across the East of England and South East this weekend.

Our electricity network is built to be resilient but extreme weather can damage overhead power lines resulting in some customers losing their electricity supply.  Where this happens we work to restore power as quickly and safely as possible, and we have organised for additional staff in our contact centre and more engineers on the ground to be available to help customers whose electricity supply might be affected by the predicted weather.

You will be able to find regular updates on our website and social media @UKPowerNetworks throughout this period.

Anyone experiencing a power cut should:

·         Call 105 to report power cuts and damage to the electricity network, or 0800 3163 105 (from a corded phone or mobile phone if you have no power)

·         Visit for the latest updates

·         Visit and type in their postcode to view our live power cut map

·         Tweet @ukpowernetworks to report a power cuts or to receive updates

We advise people to stay clear of power lines and report damaged power lines immediately by calling 105 free from either a landline or a mobile phone. If they see electricity lines that are down or causing significant risk to the public they should call 999.

We provide extra help to customers on our Priority Service Register during a power cut.  Households with older or disabled people, those with children under five, or where someone uses medical or mobility equipment that requires electricity as well as other reasons can join the register.  You can find out more information about our Priority Service on our website:

MP Surgeries

Your Member of Parliament

Jerome Mayhew MP

Will be holding open surgeries for the residents of Acle and the surrounding area during 2020

St Edmunds Hall, Acle (NR13 3BU)

  Friday 28 February             10am –  12noon

  Friday 24 April                   10am – 12noon

  Friday 26 June                    10am – 12noon

  Friday 28 August                10am – 12noon

  Friday 16 October               10am – 12noon

  Friday 4 December              10am – 12noon

For further details contact Kate Rushton on 01603 865763

No train service on Acle line from 1st – 16th February

Replacement bus service will be from Norwich Road in Acle, outside the police station

Details here

Shared ownership properties in the Broadland area

For any intermediate tenure properties (such as shared ownership or shared equity) there is a new Help to Buy agent to register with and gives applicants access to any new build or resales of affordable home ownership products across the district:-

For applicants who previously registered with Help to Buy East South East for affordable home ownership products they will now need to re-register with the new agent above as H2B ESE no longer covers Norfolk.

Broadland Back into Work programme

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Interested in attending a Men’s Shed in Acle?

Acle hopes that a Men’s Shed might be set up in the New Year.
What is a Men’s Shed?
Men’s Sheds (or Sheds) are similar to garden sheds – a place to pursue practical interests at leisure, to practice skills and enjoy making and mending. The difference is that garden sheds and their activities are often solitary in nature while Men’s Sheds are the opposite. They’re about social connections and friendship building, sharing skills and knowledge, and of course a lot of laughter.
Sheds are whatever the members (or Shedders) want them to be. Although labelled sheds, they often aren’t sheds at all. They can be empty offices, portable cabin’s, warehouses, garages, and in at least one case, a disused mortuary. Some Sheds are purpose built workshops, but they rarely start out that way. Many don’t have premises at all in the beginning and instead form a group that meets regularly for the social connection, company and camaraderie until they can find somewhere to kit out with tools. Many Sheds get involved in community projects too – restoring village features, helping maintain parks and green spaces, and building things for schools, libraries and individuals in need.
Activities in Sheds vary greatly, but you can usually find woodworking, metalworking, repairing and restoring, electronics, model buildings or even car building in a typical Shed. Sheds typically attract older men, but many have younger members and women too. Whatever the activity, the essence of a Shed is not a building, but the connections and relationships between its members.
If you are interested in finding out more, either to attend or to help run a group, please contact Amie below:
Amie Evans, Development Worker
Adult Social Services
Mobile: 07785 270 373
Facebook: Amie Evans DW

Safer Neighbourhood Area Panel (SNAP) meeting – revised date

The next SNAP meeting is:

Wednesday, 15th January 2020 at 6.30pm at Brundall Memorial Hall, Links Avenue

All residents very welcome to attend

Cuppa with a Copper

Broadland Engagement Officer, PC Vicky Bailey, will be hosting monthly drop-in engagement surgeries, on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, at Acle Library.

The first one will be 10th December from 12.00 to 14.00hrs at Acle Library.

All residents are very welcome to drop in to see PC Bailey to ask about local issues or concerns.