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TODAY'S TRIVIA - - -
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How did "archer fish" get their name?
What exactly are "El Nino" and "La Nina"?
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ANSWERS TO YESTERDAY'S TRIVIA - - - -
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How do insects walk up walls?
According to Scientific American's "Ask the Experts" column,
insects have several advantages that permit them to walk up
walls. First is size. While larger animals are more
influenced by gravity, tiny insects are more influenced by
surface forces, such as adhesion and drag. Insects also have
other tricks. Some have tiny bristles or hairs on the bottom
of their feet or segments that have clawlike structures that
help the insect grip tiny irregularities in what appear to
us to be entirely smooth surfaces. Some insects have special
adhesive pads, containing hairs that secrete an oil
substance, that help them to "stick" to smooth surfaces.
What are "snapping shrimp"?
"Snapping shrimp" are shrimp with one normal-sized claw and
one extremely large claw that they use to stun prey, defend
territory, and even communicate by making snapping noises.
Scientists have shown interest in them because the snapping
sounds they make can actually interfere with underwater
scientific instruments and military instruments used to
track submarines. They live in tropical waters. Dutch and
German researchers have studied how the shrimp make the
snapping sound. It is not the mere snapping together of the
two parts of the claws that does it, they say, but rather
the sound of small bubbles collapsing when the shrimp clamps
the claws together. The researchers suggest that the shock
wave generated by the collapsing bubbles when the shrimp
closes its claws is how the shrimp stuns its prey (crabs,
worms, other shrimp).
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1. STRANGE BITS AND PIECES!
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2. Here's To Think On ...
with Ken Darby
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Be Nice!
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3. MEDICAL COLUMN by Karin Henderson
Health Question About
Fibromyalgia & Arthritis
PART 1 of 5
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4. THE SAGA OF PINEHILL by Ken Darby
Village council
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5. WHY DO WE SAY IT?
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6. THINK ABOUT THIS TODAY!
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Here's To Think On ...
with Ken Darby
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Be Nice!
An elderly man lay dying in his bed. While suffering the
agonies of impending death, he suddenly smelled the aroma of
his favorite Italian anisette sprinkle cookies wafting up
the stairs.
He gathered his remaining strength, and lifted himself from
the bed. Leaning against the wall, he slowly made his way
out of the bedroom, and with even greater effort, gripping
the railing with both hands, he crawled downstairs. With
labored breath, he leaned against the door frame, gazing
into the kitchen.
Where if not for death's agony, he would have thought
himself already in heaven, for there, spread out upon waxed
paper on the kitchen table
were literally hundreds of his favorite anisette sprinkled
cookies. Was it heaven? Or was it one final act of heroic
love from his devoted Italian wife of sixty years, seeing to
it that he left this world a happy man?
Mustering one great final effort, he threw himself towards
the table, landing on his knees in a crumpled posture. His
parched lips parted, the wondrous taste of the cookie was
already in his mouth, seemingly bringing him back to life.
The aged and withered hand trembled on its way to a cookie
at the edge of the table, when it was suddenly smacked with
a spatula by his wife......
"Back off!" she said, "They're for the funeral."
Wow! Even condemned prisoners get one last meal and one last
wish before being hung. Do you think this lady would have
missed one cookie? Surely she could have been nice enough to
let him have some?
It reminds me of a movie I saw once, called Roadhouse, with
Patrick Swayze in it. In the movie he was training bouncers
on how to keep order amongst a drinking crowd. His
instruction was "Be Nice". He was quite willing to beat any
offender into a pulp, but he required his people were nice,
first, and after.
I always took that as good advice in any situation. It does
not matter how riled up you are on the inside, Be Nice.
That old platitude that you can catch more flies with honey
than you can with vinegar is really a deep down truth more
of us should practice.
When you give love, rather than hatred or anger, who can
fight back? When you are kind to those who would harm you,
do you not diffuse them?
How many times can you turn a returned product negotiation
into a lifelong customer. How is it that you react to
someone who treats you nicely. Do you go back for more? I
do.
In all jobs, in all countries, at all times there can easily
be found things to get your anger up. But why? What does
that accomplish? Be nice. Get the matter corrected and
everyone benefits, especially you.
Is there a family where a husband and wife have never
fought? Be nice. Let the other person vent. Be nice, forgo
your anger, hear them out, and soon normal relationships
will return.
Have a customer who is irate? Be nice, be calm, provide your
customer with an opportunity to accomplish what they are
trying to accomplish. They will remember you before all
others.
Once I enrolled in a plan where I was going to use a
service. Better judgment took hold of me about three weeks
later. For the sole purpose of preventing another payment
from coming out of my account, I cancelled. Guess what?
Within a week I found, to my surprise, my original payment
had been returned, unsolicited.
I now have need of a program. As I was surfing I found
several I could use, however, I also found that this man I
had already dealt with had one that would do the job. Even
though it was not quite up to the number of features some of
the others had, guess who I am going to deal with. You're
right. He has already established his integrity, his honor,
his business policies, with me. I go where I know I will be
treated nice.
Be Nice!
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To succeed in Seek, Ask, Knock you must keep the
image of your objective, the picture of your goal, in
your mind every waking minute. It is worth the price.
---- Ken Darby
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MEDICAL COLUMN - - - -
by Karin Henderson
Health Question About
Fibromyalgia & Arthritis
PART 1 of 5
HEALTH QUESTION: Hi there, I have a question. I had an x-ray
confirming I have "degenerative lippings" in my neck. Is this
Osteoarthritis? I am 32, what can I expect to happen in the
future as I age?
(1) Will this cripple me?
(2) I also have fibromyalgia.... which is painful, but at least it isn't
degenerative!
(3) Any help you can offer in answering my questions is greatly
appreciated... as I have searched a bunch of different websites,
but none actually specify what "degenerative" lippings are.
(4) Since I have had the Fibromyalgia in my upper back, I have the
degenerative lippings, I have had constant "bloatedness"
(5) I now have a sluggish bowel, occasional swelling of my
leg calves, eyes sore & swollen, jaw aches, inflamation in
my shoulders, neck & upper back. I never sleep well, wake
sore and unrefreshed. I feel like I am 90
(6)! Thanks so much for you're time.
MY ANSWER: (1) This is a very common question. I suggest you do
some research and visit your family doctor or other health care
provider. Through a variety of tests and examinations, you will
receive a diagnosis. If you are curious as to how your symptoms
compare with the term Osteoarthritis, visit this Medline site.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000423.htm
Here we find that arthritis deals with the cartilage of the
affected joint (knees, elbows, fingers, toes, etc.) The actual
joint gets roughened and becomes worn down (usually both
surfaces). As the disease progresses, the cartilage becomes
completely worn down and the bone rubs on bone. This sounds very
painful! It's like running your car with only the wheels and no
tires.
We also learn that "Bony spurs usually develop around the
joint." So any smooth flow of motion is now "interrupted" by
pain caused by the misalignment of the tissue that surrounds it.
Doctors may also refer to this as degenerative arthritis or
degenerative joint disease.
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Karin Henderson is a registered nurse and is thePEBBLE's
columnist for our MEDICAL COLUMN.
We appreciate her input very much. Thanks Karin.
You can send Karin questions at
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THE NET'S BEST KEPT SECRET
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THE SAGA OF PINEHILL
by Ken Darby
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Eloise Henry, age 18 when the story began
and David Wylie, age 20, were selected by a
stranger in town to take a dangerous trip,
together. The idea was that each was to take
only the clothes on their back and go
anywhere in the world where the stranger
took them. They were to be left there to find
their own way home. They had no money,
no identification, and no idea where they
were. If they arrived back home, there
would be a million dollars waiting in each
of their bank accounts
The story deals with their adventures along
and leads to the only way they could survive.
The story leads to many friends, many adventures
and many places.
The Saga Of Pinehill, The Adventure
is now in bookstores. A controversial and powerful story.
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As you read enjoy. It continues . . . . . . .
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The villagers had spoken. The teaching assignment was
on.
"You realize this might tie you down, Billy." Sonora
wanted to make sure Billy knew all the responsibilities.
"Honey, you know and I know we have to do what we can
right where we are. You and I are going to live here. That
means we can do something constructive right in our own
backyard. If one of us gets called away the other is there
to keep the continuity going. Teaching this is not like the
rigid hours one might find in a school back in the States.
We are going to play and have fun with the kids. They won't
have homework, books, or memory work. This is the school of
life. Each will progress at their own speed. I know what you
are saying and I am happy to oblige. I have to stay here
because of you, anyway, you sexy siren you."
Sonora struck out at him but he knew it was coming and
stepped out of her way, laughing. Then the chase was on.
They ran past the others, past Billy's hut and out onto the
hill before the plain. The herds were getting full now. You
could hardly see the grasslands. The sight stopped them in
their tracks. It was awesome.
The pair of them hugged.
"Oh no you don't, Mr. Hendricks. You aren't going to get
me going that easy. Remember, I can get you so hot you have
trouble behaving yourself. Do you want me to do that in
public?"
"Sure." Billy laughed. "What man wouldn't?"
She slapped at him again. This time she knew he was
going to duck so she watched and when the time was right she
got him.
"Owww! You're mean, woman. I thought you loved me and
desperately wanted my body? Don't destroy it before you get
it." And he was away, laughing. Sonora, laughing, was right
on his heels. They ran up to her place where Kenyata and
Mombudo were settling in for a beverage.
"You two at it again? Just can't keep your hands off
each other, right? Here, sit and have a drink."
"So, it looks like you have taken on a chore, Billy.
Have you any plans?"
"Sure, Mom. I intend to play with the kids, just like
Mazunta and Eloise do in South America, and Amenti and Reno
do in China. This is not going to be a rigid structure of a
school. We'll sit and talk some, we'll play some, I'll take
them on trips and show them things. I'll take them to see
the wars and fights in other villages and what the kids do
in those villages, then I'll take them to see the kids over
at Maz's and Eloise's to see what the kids are like there.
Every step along the way they will be able to make choices
of their own based on what they see. Then we'll talk and
talk and talk about these things. For every lesson they will
be shown real life examples. I think it will be great fun,
especially if some of the adults come along.
One thing we aren't is a babysitting facility. The kids
will go home when they have to. This is not an orphanage,
although, in many ways, that has huge advantages. We have to
make this whole thing fun, and it will be, for everyone."
"I think so, too, actually. I'd like to help and I think
even the old grump here will help." Kenyata was referring to
Mombudo.
"Hummppfff!" He knew when she was teasing and when to
keep quiet. He had a wide smile on his face, even so.
The days were hot and sunny. Billy and Sonora, even
Hemno, went for walks and talks. Life was good in this
village. Often they would go partway down the long hill just
to watch the herds. There was always something new there.
Just as the villagers had agreed, on the second day,
early in the morning, there were a bunch of kids outside
Billy's hut. He had been up early, had a bite and was
sitting outside waiting.
The kids didn't know what to do. The situation was
awkward for the first few minutes.
"I'll tell you what. I don't think everyone is here yet.
Why don't you guys sit down right there, in a half circle.
We'll talk and wait for others." Billy pointed to an area he
had prepared for the kids. They sat in a semicircle and he
sat in the center in front of them.
"So, I bet all your parents forced you to come to
school, right? Well, I don't want you to think of this as
school. I want you to think of it as fun. That's what we are
going to do. We're going to have fun. We'll do some work.
We'll go look after some of your parents cattle. We'll do
some travel. We'll draw water at the well for your Mothers.
All these things we will do has a lesson for us. Then we'll
come back here and sit and talk. We're going to discover a
world you never knew was right in front of you. Sound like
fun?"
"Mr. Billy, my Mom is not so sure you teach us right.
What can I do about that?"
"Can your Mom come join us?"
"I don't know. Can I ask her?"
"You sure can. So can any of the rest of you if you
think that would be a good idea. Also. If you want to send
your folks over to speak with me after you go home, feel
free. We are all in this together." Billy knew there were a
couple of adults behind him. They were faltering, not
knowing if they should join in.
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TOMORROW - - - School
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WHY DO WE SAY IT?
Kibitzxer: Where did the "kibitzer" get that name?
The term comes, via Yiddish, from the German Kiebitz -
meaning a peewit or lapwing - and the allusion is to such a
bird's sitting on one's shoulder while one plays cards. "The
note of a peewit" says John Burroughs "Is a human sigh and
the bird's two-syllable call frequently conveys that idea.
Often the bird seems to be saying "Dear me" in a tone which
is plaintive and resigned rather than a petulant and
impatient.
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HA! HA! HA!
Teacher: Jeff, have you been copying Johnny's test again?
Jeff: Yes, but how did you know?
Teacher: On question #1, Johnny put down "I don't know". And
you put down "Me neither".
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