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Walton Marine - Island Packet Brokerage
The Boat House
United Kingdom
Walton Marine - Island Packet Brokerage
The Boat House
United Kingdom
Island Packet
For more than 30 years, Island Packet has been building full-keel bluewater cruisers in a signature beige gel coat color that sets them apart in any anchorage. These boats have a reputation for strength with their solid glass hull construction, versatility of the cutter rig, and practicality due to little exterior teak and clear deck layouts. The line includes models from 36 to 48 feet with aft and center cockpit designs that enjoy a very loyal owner following. There is also a twin-cockpit motorsailer, the SP Cruiser, which has been touted for its livability. On the horizon is an upcoming model designed by Tim Jackett of Tartan Yachts fame and destined to be called the Blue Jacket 40.
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The Island Packet 350 is the result of extensive hands-on design, building, and sailing expertise at Island Packet combined with the feedback from owners with millions of miles of cruising experience. This boat has been set up by the current owner to sail anywhere with ease and is complete with all the extras for Mediterranean sailing and a comfortable life on board.
|Hull Material
|12 ft
|Max Draft
|4 ft 3 in
|Engine Make
|Engine Model
|Engine Year
|Length at Waterline
|29 ft 4 in
|Length Overall
|36 ft 10 in
|Number of Berths
|Number of Engines
|Max Bridge Clearance
|48 ft 4 in
The Boat House
United Kingdom
She has been set up and commissioned to sail anywhere with ease and is complete with all the goodies for a comfortable life on board.
After a period of channel hoping and Solent sailing for two years she was sailed cross channel from Chichester for a period of sailing in Brest and Brittany and then down to the La Rochelle area.
We moved to Golf Juan (adjacent to Cannes) in the South of France where she is permanently moored.
She has safely carried us through all kinds of weather conditions including a spell of 56 knot winds all without any problems with the vessel or with its equipment, only with the crew!!
Extensive cruising along the whole of the French Riviera, the Porquerelles, the calangs through to Marseille, the Italian Riviera, together with trips to Corsica and Sardinia.
The vessel is fully equipped for Mediterranean sailing with sun awnings high powered anchor and chain, bow thruster, and mooring equipment for stern to moorings, the normal in the Med.
Spares engine parts on board as supplies are both poorly available and expensive in France.
There is the possibility of the use of a mooring for 12 months in the South of France with the Sale of the vessel.
Bow thruster
Variable pitch 3 blade Brunton propellor
External seat cushions for helm and rear seats
Camping Gaz conversion
Fully fitted carpets throughout
Cruising Chute
Water filter
Leather covered wheel
Foldaway cockpit table
Sun awning from mast to Bimini
Folding passarelle
Electric Anchor winch with controls
Main 45lb anchor + 60m chain
Spare 35lb CQR anchor + 50m chain
15lb Kedge anchor + 5m chain + anchor line
GPS + RS322 connection
ST60 repeater at chart table
DSC + VHF radio
Raymarine Pathfinder radar at helm and chart table
Raymarine ST6000 Autopilot
Forward facing echo sounder
ST60 wind, depth, speed, log and digital compass
3.5kw Fischer Panda Generator + control switchover panel
Battery management and monitoring system
Dry out legs - expanding with hull attachments
Spares kits for Yanmar and Fischer Panda
Eleven opening ports w/screens - polished stainless steel, safety glass
Five deck hatches - forward cabin, salon, head, aft cabin, galley-Lewmar (acrylic & aluminum)
Three deck ventilators (Dorade type) w/screensLLarge forepeak with louvered access
Large forepeak with louvered access door & overhead deck pipes, light, drain to bilge, Starboard shelf to direct rode aft; center divider with attachment for rodes
Forward cabin with privacy doors to salon & head compartment. Large double Pullman berth w/teak shelves outboard, stowage under. Dressing seat, cedar lined hanging locker with shelf over, bureau with shelf over. Two opening ports plus overhead hatch, deck vent, varnished teak & holly sole
Forward head with shower (electric drain pump), teak trim, curtain on track, large vanity with polished stainless steel sink, teak shower seat, storage cabinets, opening port & an overhead hatch, toothbrush holder with cup, toilet paper holder, integral recessed lighting
Main salon with L-shaped pull-out double settee berth to starboard, single settee berth to port, teak cabinets & book shelves outboard of both settees. Large stowage areas behind & under each settee. Cedar lined hanging locker with shelf over. Deluxe drop leaf table folds against bulkhead rack (with bottle stowage) for unobstructed 4' wide varnished teak & holly sole. Large overhead hatch, numerous opening ports, deck vents & overhead handrails
Navigation station with table at aft end of port settee, nav light, generous nav/electronics cabinet with master A-C/D-C electrical panel plus room for owner installed equipment
Chart stowage drawer beneath starboard settee
Aft cabin with privacy door to main cabin. Large athwartship double berth with teak shelf outboard, integral overhead reading lights, stowage lockers under. Cedar lined hanging locker with shelf over, bureau with shelf over, two opening ports plus overhead hatch, varnished teak & holly sole
Courtesy/night lights with switch by companionway
All interior cushions of upholstery grade dual density foam covered in premium designer fabric
Removable teak companionway ladder w/engine access from all sides
Storage rack for companionway drop boards
Molded slip resistant cabin sole adjacent to companionway, galley & nav station, w/draining grate in front of ladder. Teak grate lifts out for dust pan, dust pan lifts for bilge sump access with light
Teak bulkheads, cabinetry, trim - select grain with hand rubbed oil finish
Teak louvered cabin & locker doors - deluxe trim; push button safety latches on locker doors
Molded fiberglass interior headliner with textured finish, teak trim
Teak & holly sole in main salon, forward & aft cabins - varnish finish
Large Galley with u-shaped design and high pressure laminate surfaces, teak sea rails on all edges
Ice box - top loading, injected froth type urethane insulation throughout, lift-out shelf, electric drain pump, inside light with manual switch
Gimballed two burner LPG stove with oven - black finish stainless steel deluxe safety type with sealed burner top, lift off cover with storage rack below, stainless steel guard rail with harness hooks. Pot and pan locker under
Double stainless steel sink with deluxe polished finish, hot & cold pressure water tap, manual pump, retractable spray unit
Roll-away trash bin, teak paper towel holder & soap rack
Deluxe teak dish rack & cutlery drawers
Large storage areas above & below counter, two large drawers beneath icebox, dry storage locker
Cockpit instrument access cabinet
Microwave oven - AC voltage
100% hand laid high modulus fiberglass construction throughout with special gelcoats for durability. All gelcoats applied using premium high volume, low pressure application equipment for exceptional finish quality, reduced airborne emissions
Island Packet?s exclusive PolyClad? 2 hull bottom gelcoat system with 10 year limited warranty for osmotic blisters
Hull molded in one piece utilizing a proprietary pressure fed application system w/high modulus triaxial glass, unified w/an engineered interior grid structure and molded structural base unit
Deck laminate cored w/advanced PolyCore? - a proprietary microsphere & resin matrix with 10 year limited warranty for rot and delamination (an industry first)
Exclusive Durashield? deck, hull topside and interior gelcoat system with superior gloss retention and resistance to fading and crazing
Deck attached to integrally molded hull flange w/bolts, lock nuts, & urethane adhesive sealant
Deck hardware thru-bolted w/aluminum backup plates
Two-tone deck - low-glare light ivory with integrally molded light tan slip resistant surface (premium coarse diamond pattern)
Light ivory hull with matching co-extruded, hi-impact vinyl rubrail, s.s. striker, choice of boot stripe color (urethane finish)
Teak cap rail w/stainless steel striker, teak cap on bowsprit
Deluxe helm console with guard/handgrip, compass, single lever engine control, space for dealer/owner installed electronics
Contoured cockpit seats, coaming storage boxes and bins, seat hatches with push button latches, locks, and support struts, molded helm seat with teak top, cushion and backrest. Two stern rail seats
Molded fiberglass sliding companionway hatch w/sea hood, latch inside, exterior hasp and lock
Integral molded dodger mount on cabin top
Companionway drop boards of solid teak, center drop board fitted with fixed port with etched logo (safety glass), captive safety
lock-in pin with holder, interior storage rack
All exterior teak treated with Sikkens Cetol? teak finish
Two 2" cockpit scuppers
Cockpit ice box - foam insulation, hinged lid
Fresh water cockpit shower/wash down (cold only)
LPG deck storage bin with 10 Ib. aluminum propane tank (plus room for spare), drain overboard
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40 HP Yanmar? 3JH3E diesel - three cylinder, fresh water cooled, rubber isolation mounts on reinforced fiberglass bed with integral oil drip pan, mechanical fuel pump, fuel filter, Balmar? 110 amp twin fan alternator with digital echo-charger, 3 blade prop
Racor? fuel filter with water separator, jacketed fuel lines w/swedged ends, auxiliary electric fuel pump w/momentary switch for servicing
Extensive sound control in engine compartment with premium lead lined foam insulation
Engine and head intake strainer - bronze
Recessed cockpit instrument panel w/electric tachometer, engine monitoring gauges & warning system, hourmeter - removable acrylic cover. Additional recess with cover for owner/dealer installed equipment
Single lever engine control mounted on pedestal
3 premium AGM (absorbed glass mat) sealed 12 volt house batteries, 1 premium AGM dedicated engine start battery (all Group 27) w/momentary parallel switch at engine control to house bank for emergency starting. Stainless steel hold down bar
Deluxe electric panels w/battery switch, circuit breakers for D-C & A-C systems, D-C & A-C gauges, battery test system, reverse polarity protection, indicator lights, elec. pump controls, LPG control, battery charger control
A-C 30 amp dockside power system w/inlet breaker, polarity protection, 50' shore power cord, numerous interior outlets protection, interior breaker, galvanic isolator Marine converter/battery charger - Charles? 5000 series 30 amp, UL approved, temperature compensating, three step electronic charger
Numerous 12V interior lamps and (3) courtesy lamps with rocker switch at companionway; dome lights in cockpit lockers, forepeak, ice box, bilge
Water heater - 6 gallon marine type w/engine heat exchanger & A-C operation, UL approved, foam jacketed hoses
Pressure water system w/hot & cold water tap in galley & head, shower in head, cockpit (cold only)
Manual water pump in galley
LPG stove system w/10 Ib. aluminum tank (in draining deck storage well), remote solenoid safety shutoff, gauge
Marine head (Raritan?), with large seat and bowl, triple walled sanitation hose, direct overboard discharge or bypass valve into holding tank
30 gallon (U.S.) welded marine aluminum holding tank w/sealed interior, deck pump out fitting
100 gallon (U.S.) welded marine aluminum fresh water tank w/deck fill, tank mounted gauge
50 gallon (U.S.) welded marine aluminum fuel tank w/shut off valve, deck fill, tank mounted gauge. Preplumbed for additional pick up/return
Fuel, water and holding tankage below cabin sole maximizing storage space & minimizing trim changes
Deck fittings for water, fuel, waste - stainless steel w/deck key
Electric bilge pump w/auto switch, premium Ultimate? magnetic reed float switch
Manual bilge pump - Mounted in cockpit near helm
Shower drain pump - electric w/switch
Ice box drain pump - electric w/switch
UL approved bronze thru-bolted flanged seacocks on all thru-hulls below waterline; ball valves on all thru-hulls in boot stripe
Electrical D-C grounding system for rig and underwater metals
UL approved marine, pretinned color coded wiring
Foredeck light-mast mounted
Masthead anchor light, nav lights
Pre-wired: anchor windlass power supply and remote control wires; VHF antenna cable in mast & interior; fan and speaker wires throughout interior; refrigeration wire
Messenger pre-run for cabin back mounted electronics
Sails: Roller furling main for standard in-mast system, 130% roller furling genoa, roller furling staysail - high modulus Dacron
Genoa & staysail sun panels in choice of Sunbrella? colors
Genoa gear, including tracks, blocks, sheets and Harken? furling system
Staysail gear including blocks, halyard, sheet, Harken? furling system and Hoyt self vanging boom
Jib halyard winch on mast, Lewmar? 16C 2-speed
Mainsail gear, including halyard on mast led to Lewmar 16C winch; main sheet traveler w/4:1 control system led to cockpit; roller furling lines, sheet, and spare main halyard led to cockpit through stoppers to Lewmar 30CST winches
Spare main halyard (on roller bearing masthead sheave) led to cockpit through stopper to Lewmar? 30 CST winch
All halyards internal; color coded running rigging, convenient coaming storage bins for lines
Boom vang
Winch handle -10" lock-in chrome - Lewmar "PowerGrip?"
Jib sheet winches (2) Lewmar? 40 CST 2-speed
Mid-boom sheeting for unobstructed cockpit & dodger installations
Wheel steering - console mounted Whitlock "Premier XL" rack & pinion direct system w/"Monarch" style hood for electronics
installations, wheel brake, stainless steel wheel. Guard, single lever engine control. Emergency tiller with storage brackets in sail locker
Compass, Ritchie? with custom Island Packet nav grid
Welded stainless steel double bow rail & stern rail, stanchions, stern rail with twin seats, stainless steel flag staff & holder
Double lifelines w/side gates, full length stainless steel cabin top hand rails
Teak step pads at lifeline gates with reefing line hold down recess
Hinged padeyes (4) for cockpit harness attachment
Stern gate w/quick release hook
Swim ladder - stainless steel transom mount w/rubber treads
Two SeaSafeTM patented stainless steel anchor rollers w/chocks and hinged deck pipes to forepeak
Four 12" mooring cleats, two 10" spring line cleats, chocks & flush mount stainless steel chafe guards
Twin backstays for easy stern boarding & unobstructed helm seating
Topping lift-adjustable
Keel stepped mast, all anodized spars


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Audrey Lynn Millar, PT, PhD, FACSM
Chair & Professor
Department: Physical Therapy
Office Location: 338 FL Atkins Building
Phone: 336-750-2664
Fax: 336-750-2192
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Curriculum Vitae
Lynn Millar has taught in Physical Therapy since 1987, starting in Texas, then teaching 20 years at Andrews University (Michigan), before joining WSSU in August, 2011. Lynn has been active conducting and supervising research in diverse areas of physical therapy. While specialized in Exercise Physiology, she has expanded her expertise into Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and arthritis throughout the years. She has published numerous articles and presented regularly at the state, regional and national level. In addition to research articles, Lynn has authored several chapters related to arthritis, and one book,
Action Plan for Arthritis. Lynn has been active in the American College of Sports Medicine, serving on regional and national committees. She has also been involved in the Michigan chapter of APTA, serving in several capacities.
Educational Background
Research and Project Interests:
Additional Information:
Research Design – DPT 7202
Differential Diagnosis – DPT 8301
Health & Wellness – DPT 8101

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Photos and Description of this 1 bedroom holiday apartment in Benalmadena - Casinomar 01
Property details
building and outdoor:
Modern, comfortable apartment block Casinomar 01. In the resort Benalmadena Costa, 300 m from the sea, 300 m from the beach. For shared use: garden, swimming pool angular (01.01.-31.12.). Outdoor shower, garden furniture. In the house: reception, lift. Parking at the house. Shop 20 m, grocery, restaurant 10 m, bus stop 20 m, railway station 1 km, sandy beach 300 m, shingle beach 600 m. Golf course 2 km, ice field 1 km. Nearby attractions: Parque de la Paloma, Tivoli World 2 km, Teleferico 2 km.
Casinomar, 2-room apartment 80 m2, practical and comfortable furnishings: living/dining room with 1 double sofabed and TV. 1 room with 1 double bed. Kitchenette (oven, 4 ceramic glass hob hotplates, microwave, freezer). Bath/bidet/WC. Air-conditioning, forced-air heating.
- Suitability:
- pets not allowed


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Riccardo Boccalero
On top of its game
Cisalfa Sport wins the race for customer loyalty with SAS® Analytics
As Italy's largest sports retailer, Cisalfa Sport provides a wide array of apparel, footwear and equipment to help its active customers reach the top of their game. And, thanks to SAS® Analytics, the purveyor of sporting accoutrement is solidifying its place as the top seed in the competition for customer loyalty and profitability.
The strength of SAS Analytics supports our sales strategies and provides us with a detailed view of our client portfolio.
Riccardo Boccalero
On your marks …
With an ever-expanding customer base and consistent annual business growth, Cisalfa Sport, with 170 retail outlets located throughout Italy, has accumulated an enormous volume of customer data on the 1.7 million members of its Action loyalty-card program. In order to put the data to good use, the company acquired SAS Analytics to analyze purchasing behaviors, improve customer segmentation to support targeted marketing programs, and perform market basket analysis to optimize its in-store product mix and store organization.
"Knowing the client means understanding the market, promoting the right products at the right time and increasing sales," explains Riccardo Boccalero, CIO, Cisalfa Sport. "Leveraging customer intelligence is a winning strategy, especially during difficult economic times. The challenge for companies today is to sustain growth. Customer intelligence is the lever for acquiring new customers and creating loyalty.
"With SAS, we've acquired analytical techniques for segmenting and profiling clients to support our marketing initiatives," he continues. "We've also built analytical models for market basket analysis to help influence purchases, optimize stock management and increase our cross-selling and up-selling activities."
Get set …
In tandem with its implementation of SAS Analytics, Cisalfa completely redesigned its point-of-sale layouts by sport category, instead of by product category, to make customers shopping experiences more intuitive.
"Market basket analysis techniques were used at pilot sales points to verify the benefits of the new layout in terms of better visibility, greater cross-selling opportunities, increased average purchases and overall volume of sales," says Boccalero. In addition, Boccalero says client profiling and segmentation allows the retailer to personalize its contact management initiatives through targeted marketing campaigns.
"The strength of SAS Analytics supports our sales strategies and provides us with a detailed view of our client portfolio," he explains. "Using analytics helps us to easily analyze and evaluate the performance of our marketing campaigns and measure redemption rates. Furthermore, by implementing a multichannel strategy supporting our e-commerce site, we have embarked on a new chapter in managing and leveraging the data from our online channel."
Needed a solution to analyze customer purchasing behaviors, improve customer segmentation to support targeted marketing programs, and perform market basket analysis to optimize its in-store product mix and store organization.
- Increased customer loyalty and sales
- Enhanced customer segmentation and marketing
- Optimized stock management
- Improved cross- and up-selling capabilities
The results illustrated in this article are specific to the particular situations, business models, data input, and computing environments described herein. Each SAS customer's experience is unique based on business and technical variables and all statements must be considered non-typical. Actual savings, results, and performance characteristics will vary depending on individual customer configurations and conditions. SAS does not guarantee or represent that every customer will achieve similar results. The only warranties for SAS products and services are those that are set forth in the express warranty statements in the written agreement for such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Customers have shared their successes with SAS as part of an agreed-upon contractual exchange or project success summarization following a successful implementation of SAS software. Brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies.


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In The Next 100 Years, Friedman turns his eye on the future. Drawing on a profound understanding of history and geopolitical patterns dating back to the Roman Empire, he shows that we are now, for the first time in half a millennium, experiencing the dawn of a new historical cycle.
©2009 George Friedman; (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
"A unique combination of cold-eyed realism and boldly confident fortune-telling....Whether all of the visions in Friedman's crystal ball actually materialize, they certainly make for engrossing entertainment." (Publishers Weekly)
"Good Start - slow end"
Good start and good topic over all. The main problem was that it dragged on towards the last third..... and the length made it hard for me to keep all the interconnected pieces together in my head. Probably could have been cut down a bit IMHO.
I am an avid listener. I listen between 75-100 hours per month on my iPhone: 60% fiction to 40% non-fiction.
"Are we seeing thos playout?"
Friedman offers us a prognostication of the future 100 years. His fortunetelling is based upon geopolitical factors rather than hocus-pokus or astrogeology. He offers very sound reasons for his thinking the future history lines. Given that this book was published in 2010 and only four years into it, we already see some seeds of truth. Four years is only 1/25 of the span but at least he is off to a great start. Given this a listen, it will make you think -- especially about the middle east and the far east. I give it a thumbs up.
"I already have a crystal ball"
Starts out fairly interesting, but after a while, the assumptions are built into a house of cards that just can't sustain the author's conclusions. While the author seems to have a good grasp of military history, he's significantly less clear on economic issues.
"Fascinating and Objective"
Unlike many "futurist" tomes, Friedman's objective analysis of wide ranging events processed within the framework of geopolitical thinking, shines through once again in this positively engrossing book. I would encourage the reader/listener to set aside any preconceived notions they might have, and listen carefully to Friedman's thought process.
As the author emphasizes many times, the leaders of any nation are faced with an extremely narrow range of options with which to secure their nation's vital interests. This drives their decision making in ways that are seldom captured effectively by the media or political spin doctors. Check your biases at the door and you will not only learn why international events transpire in the ways that they do, but how to assess and analyze how national transformations and conflicts will likely unfold in the future.
Friedman's writing style is excellent, and I found this particular audiobook to be particularly well narrated by Mr. Hughes. Highly recommended to anyone interested in current/future events.
"Interesting topic but a boring book"
I listened to the first two hours and then started to skip forward but it did not seem to get any better. I have bought many books from Blackstone Audiobooks and they have all been good or very good. These predictions of the future did nothing to spark my imagination and were generally uninteresting. I have about 30 books in my wish list and I had to spend a credit on this.
Friedman, the brain behind STRATFOR, a private intelligence service, lays out the next century. This is geo-politics on a grand level. Russia waning, China in turmoil, Poland vs. Turkey, Japanese moon bases, and Mexico reclaiming Texas. It makes me look at today's headlines in a different fashion.
"perspicacity - ability to draw sound conclusions"
Again, Friedman gives us his best shot (a good one) regarding the tendencies of a populated planet. Sweeping and at the same time humble in his assessments, the reader senses responsible opinions and, as such, they are acceptable and absorbable into his own frame of reference. In other words, the book is quite excellent.
"Overall Excellent - BUT... American-centric"
I thoroughly enjoyed this book however, I was intrigued at the blind spots that emerge when viewing the future from such a US perspective. Living in Australia, I guess I see Asia, America and Europe in a very different way. Some assumptions about the people are not consistent with my reality and my knowledge and experience of these regions. Having said this, I was very impressed with the sheer depth of knowledge of George Friedman
"I hope this author is wrong"
Yes, because he gives logic and facts to back up his predictions. Whether I agree with his conclusions or not, I have to agree that they are plausible.
This one is my first
He read the book in a voice that sounded as though the author was speaking. Not overly emotional or bored sounding, but as though he believed what he was saying
No, I didn't see the book as trying to inspire action.
The book was not mainly about the technical advances of the next 100 years (although there was a little of that there), but was rather about the cyclical nature of political relationships and conflicts, and how they might play out over the next 100 years. In my opinion, the author gives too little importance to the technical advances, but sees these advances as simply adding a new dimension to the same political relationships that have been going on for hundreds of years.
The author believes that power struggles and wars will be our fate in the future just as in the past. I hope that he is wrong.
mostly nonfiction listener
"Think Ahead"
This month Bryan Alexander has a terrific article out " Apprehending the Future: Emerging Technologies, from Science Fiction to Campus Reality" in Educause Review Alexander writes about the various methods that we try to understand the future, where Friedman is about scenarios rather then methods. 100 years may seem too far to look ahead, the but the exercise of looking towards the future is one of the best ways we have to understand where we are today. I'd like to see the 100 year lens applied to education and technology. Friedman is all about looking at the next 100 years of geopolitics, of war, and somewhat of the economy.
I have some agreement with Friedman in terms of a coming labor shortage and the massive consequences of a rapidly aging society. I'm not sure if Poland will become the major power that Friedman predicts (but I do agree about Turkey). A fun book to get lost in, a good read for any of us who enjoy predicting the future in our own little worlds.
"American-centric but interesting"
In this book Friedman lays out an interpretation of world history (mainly modern history), adds in some currently known facts and statistics and then extrapolates this model forward to describe the drivers for world events in the near future.
As Friedman admits, this is shamelessly, uncompromisingly and sometimes almost offensively pro-US -but (if you can) set this aside this there are a number of interesting conclusions drawn about the driving causes for key events in world history. These conclusions are then joined and scenarios for the future are constructed and presented in a concise and flowing manner.
I liked this book. While I might like to question his interpretation of some historical events and even though many individual facts, forecasts and conclusions were not new to me, Friedman finds patterns and extends them into the future in a logical and consistent manner which I have not seen elsewhere and I found thought provoking. I shall be looking for other similar books to add to my library.
Definately worth listening to.
"The next 100 years as it applies to the USA"
This book reminded me of those American war films where no other allies were involved in WW2 or mattered much. The writer presents statistics to forecast how the world during next 100 years will be dominating by the US even more than in the second half of the 20th century. Only two years after publication (2009) we see that as an unlikely scenario, due in part to the colossal US debts that threaten to engulf it. I was amazed the writer also seems to dismiss China as some kind of 'passing phase'........ Mmmmm I don't think so. In summary: written by an American purely for Americans presumably to cheer them up.
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Body Odor-An Unpleasant Encounter
Biology 103
2002 Second Paper
On Serendip
Body Odor-An Unpleasant Encounter
Melissa Brown
"What is that smell?" you ask.
"It is absolutely disgusting," you reply to yourself as you continue walking along. Then you realize that this smell just keeps on following you, from classroom to lunchroom to dorm room, even in the courtyard. Then it hits you that garbage has not been following you everywhere but you are the cause of that disgusting smell; you have body odor. What is this phenomenon of body odor? According to John Riddle, Body odor is the term used for any unpleasant smell associated with the body(1).
Most of us are concerned about how we look especially, how we smell so body odor which can be a potentially fatal blow to a person's social life is not a welcome addition to one's ingredients for success. It is this human fear of being excluded that led to the invention of the term, body odor. In the 1910s and 1920s, advertisers highlighted people's discontent with the things around them and with themselves in order to encourage them to buy their products. A group of advertising men used the term B.O. to mean body odor in a women's deodorant advertisement for their product, Odo-Ro-No. It played upon women's sentiments that beauty was important to achieving their main goal in life: a husband.
Listerine, which today has mundane advertisements with bottles of Listerine and a voice talking about the results of laboratory research that show Listerine's ability to combat gingivitis, cavities and so on, also used this approach. Listerine had an advertisement that showed "pathetic Edna" who was approaching her "tragic" thirtieth birthday and was always "a bridesmaid and never a bride" apparently because she suffered from Halitosis or bad breath (of course it could not have been personality problems that was hindering Edna's romantic progress!). As a result of this ad, Listerine's sales went from $100,000 a year in 1921 to more than $4 million in 1927. Body odor is a major concern for most people and even those who do not suffer from it are concerned about preventing body odor because of its negative social consequences.(2)
People are very sensitive about how they smell. Humans do not appreciate the power of a bad smell as much as skunks appreciate theirs. The striped skunk which is known in the scientific community as Mephitis mephitis accurately shoots a narrow stream of yellow fluid, butyl mercaptan, up to 10 feet at a threat. If the fluid hits the eyes of the threat it may cause temporary blindness. Even if the skunks misses, which is rare, the musk will cause nausea, gagging and general discomfort. (Perhaps next time you are at a party and you receive some unwelcome attention, you should raise those armpits or let out a breath of air to your unsuspecting predator.) Most people however, try to do quite the opposite and purchase expensive perfumes to mask odors and create a sensual smell that will attract the opposite sex. They spend a lot of money buying perfumes like Object of Desire by Bvlgari and they do not realize that the fluid that skunks emit is commercially used as a base for perfumes because of its clinging nature.(3) This makes me wonder whether if it is only by having a bad smell that we can get a good smell.
So what exactly causes us to have that bad smell? Most of the causes are related to lifestyle choices. If you use drugs, toxins or herbs such as alcohol and cigarette smoking, you body will smell. Also if you eat certain foods such as garlic and raw onions you will have an unpleasant breath. You can also develop body odor by simply sweating excessively or practicing poor hygiene. A couple other causes of body odor include: tooth or oral conditions such as periodontal disease and gingivitis. Also, there can be inborn errors of metabolism for example, aminoaciduria. Most of these problems are a result of a decision that the sufferer had made about how he chooses to lead his life. If he chooses to be a chain smoker he will smell like a cigarette. If he chooses not to shower or wash his clothes then he will have a pungent smell. If he chooses not to practice proper dental hygiene then he will have Halitosis. However, if he sweats excessively because he has a fear of social situations then his cause of body odor cannot be as easily rectified. In addition, people who suffer from aminoaciduria also cannot easily change their lifestyle to rectify their body odor because aminoaciduria results from an enzyme deficiency. We should not judge or marginalize people because of their smell because the cause of it may go beyond poor hygiene.(1)
Almost everyone has received a compliment about the perfume that he or she is wearing. This shows that people react to scents and that a pleasant scent encourages a favorable perception of that person. New research has shown that some individuals are highly sensitive to smelling a component of body odor which is called androstenone. Furthermore, if the person can easily smell androstenone then he will decide whether or not he likes the person based on the smell. What is androstenone? It is a human pheromone which is a chemical attractant that is in body secretions like perspiration. Men release large quantities of androstenone while women omit small amounts. So men are more likely to be judged by their smell than women. According to the study, fifty percent of people cannot smell androstenone at all and one half of them can only catch a whiff and enjoy the scent. Those who can smell androstenone, on the other hand, do not like the smell and compare it to urine or perspiration. The study went on to show that there was a correlation between the ability to smell androstenone and the androstenone-smeller's judgment of the person. In other words, if someone can smell androstenone on someone else and finds the smell unpleasant then he will dislike the person.(4)
Clearly, there is a lot at risk if one has body odor since man is a gregarious animal then body odor can make him unable to maintain or even start relationships. We have realized this so there are number of ways to eliminate body odor. One of the most rudimentary ways to get rid of body odor is to wash with both soap and water especially in the groin area and armpits which are more likely to smell. The best soap to use is a deodorant soap which impedes the return of bacteria. Showering, as well as, washing your clothing regularly will help to prevent body odor. In addition, we should wear natural fabrics like cotton which absorb perspiration better than synthetic materials like polyester. Athletic apparel makers like Nike and Adidas are adopting this idea in their clothing design by creating materials that cause the sweat to evaporate faster.
You should also use commercial deodorants which mask underarm odor or use antiperspirants which reduce the amount of perspiration. If these fail then you should turn to France, the land of fine perfumes and "Le Crystal Nature" which is a chunk of mineral salts that helps to keep bacteria under control without irritating the skin. A more serious approach to fighting body odor is Drionic which is an electronic device that plugs up overactive sweat ducts and keeps them plugged for up to six weeks.(5) There are many ways to avoid having body odor. The easiest way to find out what is available to you is to take a stroll in your local Eckerd, CVS or Riteaid.
Body Odor is a major concern for human beings. It is one concern that affects men and women to almost the same extent. We are concerned about our smell because people judge how we take care of ourselves by our smells and use this information to decide whether we are worthy of friendship because of it. We need to pay attention to how we smell not only because of social interactions but because odors from our body may alert us to a medical problem like a urinary tract infection or periodontal disease. It must be noted however that much of the hype about body odor comes from marketing consultants who need to sell their companies' product and play on our insecurity. Try to avoid being caught up in this web of commercialism while at the same time taking good care of your body.
1) Body Odor. It gives basic information about Body Odor.
2) It provides information on the less renowned tidbits of history.
3) It provides information about the striped skunk.
4) It provides information that otherwise would not get a lot of attention.
5) It provides online information about problems that affect teenagers
01/22/2006, from a Reader on the Web
I have been searching for an answer about this one person I work with. He smells intensely of a vinegar like substance, but honestly I would have to say he smells like pickles. half the people I work with say the same thing. It is so intense that I get a headache and a stomache and he is unbearable to be near. I cannot find anything on the internet that would explain this, and I do not have the guts to ask the poor guy, because honestly I cannot even be near him. Any speculation on this matter????? Thank you
Additional comments made prior to 2007
Western culture need to avoid of escalation of hatred and wilingness to take advantages over other using somebody's personal issue as their body/breath odor! Where every house or apartment, everyone has access to bath, shower. Where there is no hygiene issues! This attitude can be fueled by nuslim nations. So one should think about this ... Reader on the web, 1 April 2006
I have the same problem with one of my employees who is from Nepal. I think it could be the spicy food they have, another employee addresses the matter to me since I'm the manager but it is a very delicate matter and I feel sick if I stay 3 foot close to this person. Besides this is a high end retail store and also had customers commenting on the way this person smells. I'm going to have to let her go but wonder if there is anything this person can do to get rid of that horrible odor ... Yolanda, 26 April 2006
i have just noticed a body odor of vinegar. I saw reference to another person about same problem. This just started in the last few days and I am trying to find a reason. Any suggestions? Supplements? thanks ... Tom, 15 July 2006
see alot of people with posted requests for body odor issues. Mr.
Chan has won the Geneva award for his invention in the medical category
for a product that cures body dor. A press release was issued and
maybe some of your readers would benefit from it.
Here it is below:
Dr. Mist winner of several awards including the Geneva Award for itsí invention in the medical category is currently marketed as a deodorant is also used as a multi-function hygiene product. As a deodorant, there is absolutely no staining, no aluminum, alcohol, oils or fragrances and it flushes out toxins. Customers are moving away from sticks and gels which stain their clothes and lasts part of the day. Dr. mist will last for days, even if bathing is not possible (ie: patients in hospitals, campers, etc)
Dr. mist is a new invention based on floatation technology that works like an anti-perspirant, but still allows the pores to breathe. As recently featured on the news, it is also very effective athlete's foot, soothes mosquito and insect bites, accelerates healing in wounds, clears up acne and pimples with visible results in 24 hours and soothes skin irritation ... Claudette, 13 September 2006
I had bad breath and body odor since I was born. Spent more than 20 years and thousand of dollars trying to find what was missing in my system until I saw Dr. Brenda Watson describing what happens when there is not enough intestinal flora in the body. What happens? Vitamins along with impurities go straight to the blood causing the odor. So that is what was missing in my system.
I started taking probiotics (the higher the number the best) and multi enzymes and that was the beginning of my cure. Now I added Culturelle Lactobacilus Gg and no more body odor and bad breath.
Please, tell other people so they do not go through what I went through ... Mindy, 31 October 2006
My daughter is told she smells like pickles......we can't figure out what is causing this.....it's not perfume, soap, shampoo or anything else she's putting on externally.....I read your body odor article and the question posed by one of your readers is the same as mine.....why does my daughter smell like pickles??? What can be done about it?? ... Lupe Rodriguez, 7 December 2006
Re: an earlier post
Either he's wearing something that smells of what you described or it could be some form of disease ex. cancer. could be other forms but if you are that concerned. Does he have a desk? write an anonymous letter? it could be a medical problem and you do need to get your views across, because it could save his life ... Jennifer, 3 February 2007
I have recently noticed a slight wiff of vinegar odor from my body. I asked a friend if he noticed it and he said "no". I shower daily and am clean. Any ideas what may cause this? ... Phil, 16 July 2007
Hello there. I have been experiencing an odor for a while now but I still don't know where it is coming from. It occurs mainly when I am around my friends and it doesn't smell when I'm at home or at my doctor. Other people say that they smell it also. Please advise me what to do if you guys ever came across such an experience before. Thanks in advance ... Saf, 2 October 2007
Hi if a person gets upset or nervous why do they smell like a skunk just sprayed them
i accept me the way i am and i will be better
i smell like fish,fecal material,mod,vinegar or i donot now my doctor said i have keratosis pilaris 5 years ago i have that like mix of oil over my back and legs i think is keratin too much!!!! now my skin is darker i think i have a lot toxins in my body i dont know if i have tmau...no insurance no job livin with my family in an apartment peaple is stupid!!!!
well a few days ago i went to a clinic for people (community clinic) where all immigrant, illigals, and low income people go after all the proseces that it takes time they did make a blood test and guess what i got herpesww...
after i paid a lot money with doctors after i go to the hospital i now knows whats my problem....
well i am not the guy i used to be, i was very popular ,party, girls people loved me so much i hope to be again that me and be social again
i dont like to be alone and i dont now nobody (fish guy like me) to talk o have nice time !!!!jesus!
by the way
i have an acid blood because i it a lot of junk food coke bread and all that fast food
know i am going in a detoxification program
with hidrog no name i am not spam
to maximize oxigen in my blood (very dark thick red blood)the more shines the more oxigen
and alkalise my body to be helthe again
i would like to chat with people like me my msn is
Get tested for TMAU. It could
Get tested for TMAU. It could be what's causing you to smell like fish, feces, etc. Stroll down and read some of the comments. Many people are able to identify with you. I smell bad too, but I think mine is anxiety related. Anyway, see if you can try out some of the things that people are recommending when you get some money. Try it out after you get your herpes medicine and see if that is what is truly casuing the odor/ You can type in TMAU in youtube and they have documentaries on it too. You are not alone. Stay strong and good luck :)
Looking for answers :)
Finding Support
Everyone I think it would be great if we started a support group. This issue is extremely hard to manage. I just took my first probiotic today but I am going to visit a doctor soon and a psychologist because I suffer from serious anxiety. Sometimes, it is all just too much. Obviously it has ruined our lives to an extent, but maybe we can all draw strength from each other because obviously the rest of the world does not understand. Email me at . Please stay strong and hang in there. I know personally how difficult it can be.
Also, to my fellow college studuents here, instead of going insane, try going to school online. Just find a reputable one and you can still achieve your dream of going to college. I had to go to school online because my education is the most important part of my existence and not even smelling bad was going to interfere with this dream. I will graduate next year spring with a Bachelors in Psychology and minors in substance abuse and sociology. Hold your heads high and I hope we all find a cure for this soon. Much love.
Looking for answers
finding support
I agree with you we should start a support group. Some times I feel like sharing my situation but to tell you the truth I don't trust anybody.
I have tried to talk to someone about my ob problem, they said they didnt notice it, but soom as other people come around they look at me like I smell. I feel so sad I do not have anyone to talk to. I have to work outside of by home, but I am trying to come up with ideal to work from home. IT WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE SOMEONE TO TALK TO!!!! also, I have tried these amail address I can't get though
you didnt post your email so
you didnt post your email so no one will be able to contact you
i posted several time here and my story is very similar to yours
a support group is a good idea , we should definitely stay in touch with each other
my email is
It's not showing ur e-mail as
It's not showing ur e-mail as well. I guess we have to get creative. Mine is aileen8 at live dot com. Live dotcom is like a derivative of hotmail. I dont know why this website is not allowing us to publish our informaton, but I hope to hear from you soon :)
Take care
you're right my email is
you're right
my email is hacapeti at g mail . com
let create a support group
vinegar sweat smell
Hey everyone, this is happening to me & my neurologist did extensive blood tests. She recommended magnesium gluconate. I feel better, still have fatigue, migraines, twitching, & smell. May take time. For me, i think i may overdo it with vegetables & not enough fruit, so im more mindful of my diet. Before, when i ate more fruits, i swear i smelled like grapefruit: more pleasant. I just got tired of fruit & felt the acid upset my stomach. I too think yogurt shot probiotics help. Good luck.
bodymint ?!
i'm thinking of buying the bodymint pills , does anyone here use them ? do they have any affect ? are they better then chlorophyll pills or charcoal ?
i got the TMAU test done and the results came back negative , so apparently i dont have TMAU or secondary TMAU which is a bad thing cause at least then i would've known what's wrong with me
Losing Job because of Body Odors
I have worked at the same job for eleven years and each of those years it seems as if the smell I have coming from me as gotten worse. Recently co-workers are becoming so hostile about my scent that they call administration and yell out she smells "everyday". I don't know what to do about this because I am hearing rumors that I will either be transferred for fired. My self esteem is so low. In addition to my co-workers there is a neighbor whose son leaves his window open and complains about me constantly to whoever he is living would. It seems as if I can not find peace any where.
I'm sorry about your
I'm sorry about your situation. It is difficult to figure these problems out. I recently lost my job and now have to think about what do I do? Having to go through the job process when you have a problem like this is hard. Then getting to know new people you work with if your lucky enough to get hired. There are nice people out there. And I hope for myself and for you too that we can figure out these problems. You are not alone as you can see from this website. Good luck to you.
I am 19 years old and am too having to live with this horrible stench following me around, i cant see why this has to happen to me as i'm a very clean person. Through out school i was very popular having the freedom ov choice ov any girl i wanted. NOW,, i can't even bring myself to go out in public, i am parrenoid wenever i hav to get withing breathing space ov another person. I hav friends but i know wot they think of me, so i just stay home alone. It hurts so much wen u cant even sit in the same room as ur mother/father without them not being able to stand the smell or hide the fact that it bothers them as it is so overpowering. I know it is not in my mind as i hav had people tell me that i f**k*ng stink!!! TBH i dont see any future for me, i cant even go to the doctors as i can't stand the hurt/humiliation ov sitting in the waiting area of the surgury. The thing is with this living hell, is that it afects me so much mentally and it dont half make me feel lyk i'm a weirdo becouse wotever this is has made me the person i am 2day. I think people may think i'm a bit weird because i dstance myself so much and even can't bring myself to socialise with family/friends, i dont know if they realise its because of this stench. Mostly i can't smell anything but i always get a wiff of either lyk a fishy, fecal, cheese or sort ov a weird burning smell. I just feel so alone and i don't know how i hav lasted this long as i have no 1 to talk to about it as its bad enough just knowing wot people think ov me.
I have the same symptoms
I have the same symptoms...Please send me ur condition now.. Are u using something that makes you better?
dude...assuming you are a
dude...assuming you are a dude :)
BO is not as big a problem as you make it out to be. everyone stinks to one degree or another...if you seem to have a problem only when around people then it is more social paranoia than the actual odor. More than trying out medications i suggest you go work out at the gym regularly...it helps immensly. believe me i know, i went through the same shit you are going through. as for taking that first step to the gym, its upto you, but once you do i GAURENTEE it will work. All the shit in your body come out through the sweat, itll smell, but hey...who doesnt in a gym
hey!look, god had a reason
hey!look, god had a reason for creating both of us. I have been like you and have all of the symptoms since a while back and i'm in my 40's now. i'm a nurse so i go in and out of patients rooms socialize with a lot of ppl daily and go to class. how do i do it? i came to realize that i have tried everything i can so far. i bathe constantly use all kind of different soap and deodorant i think the only difference between me and you is i don't really give a danm about what anybody say about me because the world is about me and not the fuckers whose got any negative shit to say about me. I love me a lot, it brings me down sometimes but you know what i can't f..ck.. help it because i dont know what it is. i can't walk outside because the minute i step outside i smell like a fish even right after a shower and deodorant. i'm leaving my life and anyone feel my being bothers you move the hell outta the way cuz i'm here and i aint going anywhere. but if you know a cure for it let me know. god put me here and i'm staying, depression is not a word in my vocabulary nor am i intimidated by fuckers. adopt that attitude and you will allright. chin up whatever you try, be the best/greatest at it so your boss can't fire you because you are an asset. the person you will meet who is going to love you will never smell you it is a proven fact. my husband has no idea that i smell cus he can't smell me at all never has but my kids can. so f... the rest of the world. don't isolate yourself. you are somebody!!! just don't give up trying to find a cure.
Thank you so much for that
Thank you so much for that impowerment!!!!!! Your story sound like mine except for me standing and syain Move out My Way CauseIm Not going Nowhere. I know God love me and im Highly favored please email me i just want to talk to a person that know what i went through. Notice went through. I love ur strenght plz contact me
Getting Rid Of BO
I know how bo is, i used to have it and it's pretty horrible. Once thing that helped me what to eat healthier foods, that alone probably decresed it 30-40%.
i have this problem where i have lots a flatuence and i cant smell it but others can...i isolate myself from friends and being in an relationship because this condition gets to me...i have went to different doctors some say its my diet or because im stressed...iv tried changing my diet nothing has changed..i feel very frustrated with this condition because no one understands what im going through...but it never makes me wanna die...at first i was afraid to go back to skool but im actually starting tomorrow and im excited!!!! im gonna try my best not to let this condition get in the way of enjoying my life anymore
hey you're just like me. I'm
hey you're just like me. I'm a male by the way. I'm starting school soon too. And I hate that I smell. I wish you have a wonderful life. Stay strong.
im giving help
hmm anyone with body odor can put any amount of agua oxenada (the fluid you put to your wounds and it bubbles) to a pail with water and use it for bathing..:))
My awful reality
I'm 18, and I've had this 'problem' since I was 11. It just came out of nowhere – it was sudden, it was strong, it was offensive. I have seen various counsellors since the age of 13 because of it. It is deeply upsetting. I've even been contemplating suicide since I was 14 because of it (attempted at 15). From what I've heard, the smell varies from flatulence, to faeces, to rotting fish and even strong BO. I have tried absolutely everything I can to mask the smell. I even go through a deodorant in 1-2 weeks just trying to mask the smell emitting under my arm pits. It's been a traumatising experience. At 15, I developed severe social anxiety, right up to the point where people think I'm a joke now. I even get called retarded from time to time. And I'm at the point where I actually believe it. And what makes it worse, is that my family absolutely refuse to believe it's 'real' – they insist that there is no smell, and that it is all in my 'head'. Despite this, however, I've heard snippets of them breaking this belief. This one time, when I was in the car (around 12 or so), my dad sniffed heavily and directly said to me: 'Phoar, you smell like a fish market!'. It's so ironic that only a few months later, he denies the entire thing as ever occurring. Sometimes, I really hate my family for being such cowards. I feel so worthless. Last night, I went clubbing for the first time with my friends – we got to the club, and these two men I walked passed sniggered and one yelled sarcastically: 'Something smells nice – is that you?' whilst the other one went: 'Oi – go home and brush ya teeth'. Me, being use to this kind of treatment, sort of just ignored them, right up to the point where they walked past me and went: 'You need to see a doctor man, there's something WRONG with you – something really wrong with you'. I'm never going nightclubbing again – I've never wanted to kill myself so badly.
Who wants it?
Actualy you said "I've never wanted to kill myself so badly." And this is realy awful reality. Have you ever thinking about to see a psychatr?
Shonise that guy was a jerk.
Shonise that guy was a jerk. As someone said, get tested for TMAU at the doctor. I feel awful for you. I've lived with anxiety and B.O for a while now so I complete understand. Stay strong and best wishes. You have a great future ahead of you so just hang in there even when its tough.
Bad B.O.
Keep your head up. I know it is hard, as I am going through something similar. I even left college and went to school online. I wish I could give you an answer to why we are having this problem. As a matter of fact, I went to Family Dollar today and this lady behind me just kept rubbing her nose and then she started sniffing her shower gel because I smeeled so awful. It's an awful reality when close family and friends don't believe you. I've been suffering with this since I was about 13 and now I'm 22, so I understand what you are going through. Just be strong and if I find something that works, I'll post it for you and everyone to see.
i feel you ppl
i am expieriencing the same problem. i dnt even know if i can trust again. through this continuing curse on my life, i have learned alot about people. self-centered and insecure are those who persecute us. it has also resulted in me becoming a cold person. the rejection i was paid for something beyond my control got me rich in focus. i promise today that i will utilise this life to the full and not give a damn about what another nose says about me. be strong
Suffering too
Wow, I can't believe other people are suffering like this, a situation a couple years ago triggered the sense that I might smell. My family and friends, even friends of friends say I don't smell but I always sense something unpleasant. Like you guys, when I'm on my own outside I seem to notice someone being uncomfortable or hearing someone say something about my smell. I try to tell myself it's my paranoia that's causing me to "see" and "hear" these reactions and ignore anything to the contrary, but its happened so many times I don't know how to deal. My stress level is constantly high and all I want to do is get away. Unlike others who feel guilty for making others uncomfortable, I find myself hating others for being so cruel. I was watching a Trimethylaminuria documentary on Youtube and the fact that this little boy's Tmau will only get worse absolutely broke my heart. I wish there was something that could really stop this whether it's real or in my head, though I'd rather that I'm going crazy.
Suffering too
It does get worse with age. Last week I thought I was going to die and might as well if I can't support myself and my son any longer. That's when I started reading on this sight and I saw that some people were having some success with activated charcoal tablets. I bought some a few days ago and I feel better on day two of trying these. I had four or five yesterday and have only had to use two today so far. Trying to just use them as needed as I take other medicines that I am concerned it will remove...the last thing I need is to be suffering like this and my anti-depressant stops working. So far this year I have lost 40 lbs. trying to get my body healthy so that I do not suffer from this; only for the odor to get stronger and stronger. At least I am 40 lbs. lighter and still smelly. I was cutting sugars, eating lots of vegetables and fruits and leafy greens. Now I realize that many of the things I was eating contained significant amounts of choline. I have tried everything and some days I just don't know what to eat anymore. Looks like I will be losing some more weight. I will continue to drink lemon juice through a straw and take the charcoal and see how it goes. I have never experienced anything quite like the smell I was emitting last week. I have got to get well enough to get back out there and work or I'm not sure what I will do. So tired of this isolation and all of the sickness that comes with this disease or whatever it is.
Just try to stay strong.
Just try to stay strong. Everyone on here understands what you are going through. Finding this forum has given me a small sense of hope to know that I am not alone. I intend to get over my problem by hell or highwater. I am going for a physical and I'm bringing all of these posts on here with me so if my doctor tells me any BS, I'm dipping in my bag for the hard evidence (mountains of printed information). Best wishes for you and your son.
Remember to stay strong and I will keep...
please help, BO
Its comforting knowing that im not alone. I have had this problem since 12 years old. Started with puberty. As you all know it has been a living hell. Its no wonder why they call us paraniod or crazy. I am 38 yrs old. I dont know how I survived so long with this humility. I recently started a job where I sit in a room with 30 people. Its been 3weeks and the coments have been so unbearable now I want to walk out and kill myself but I have 3 kids to support. Im sure they will find a reason to let me go. How can I go home and tell my family I got fired because I smell. All I think about is suicide but that is not the answer. I dont understand why there is no medical research to solve this problem. WHY WHY WHY!!! Theres got to be a solution. PLEASE WILL SOMEBODY FIND A CURE.
please help, BO
I quit my job last July for the same reason. My boss said I smelled like poop and he was making gestures to other managers (like holding his nose when he was standing behind me) and things like that. The economy had just started crashing and I had already taken a job for half the pay of what I am used to. I just couldn't keep going in there every day. I have seen gynecologists, gastrointestinal and all kinds of doctors and tests but still no relief or cure. I changed my diet and lost 40 lbs but nothing made any difference in the smell. I take a multitude of vitamins and probiotics, many mentioned on this site but still struggle terribly every day. I have taken 2 good paying jobs since and lasted a week at one and then only 3 days at the next. The smell was so overpowering that one girl asked to be moved to another area. I have a five year old and because I quit those 2 jobs I lost my unemployment. I don't know how to support myself like this when I used to make good money and now cannot work in the office. I admire you for hanging in there. I just don't seem to be able to go to work like that every single day without relief. It is so painful. I feel isolated and depressed and I am not sure what the future holds for me and my son. We're going to be living in a cardboard box soon. How do people go on like this every day?
Hnag in there and if push
Hnag in there and if push comes to shove, see if you can find a job online doing telecommunications or something. We know it can be hard, but just do the best you can. Don't let them overpower because you have no control over it. When you walk by them just look straight in the direction that you are going and keep your head held as high as you can. You want to provide a home for your son and be the best mom that you can, which I'm sure that you are. Your strength lies in him and in the rest of us that understand and sympathizes heavily with you.
Best wishes and I'll keep....
I suffer 2 from b.o
i'm a 42 yr old women now that has suffered with this since i was 20 frs old i don't know what happened to me having the choice to have my children, or what but it is so isolating and unfair to us but what i found that works is take a shower with oil of olay body wash purple@white bottle and mix a little of comet powder as a cleaser and lightly scrub your body to remove dirt @ TOXINS OFF OUR SKIN IT SEEMS TO HELP I ALSO TAKE ZINC VITIAMS DAILY MAKE SURE U EAT WITH IT,AND CULTURELLE @ MAKE SURE TO SWITCH YOUR DEODERANT TO SECRET SOLID UNSENTED AND LOTION WITH A LIGHT PURFUME LOTION AND YOU SHOULD NOTICE A DIFFERANCE.PLEASE EMAIL ME BACK @ TELL ME IF YOU NOTICE A CHANGE.DON'T EAT FOODS THAT SMELL BECAUSE IT WILL BE LIKE YOU ARE WERING THE FOOD.@ LIMIT THE MEAT YOU EAT TO 2DAYS A WEEK. AND YOU SHOULD BEGAN TO FEEL MORE COMFIDEIT. DOCTORS ARE CLUELESS TO WHAT TO DO @ DON'T CARE THAT YOU SMELL.PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH OTHERS ON HERE
BO Comment-
I totally hear you. I have the same problem and people make fun of me at work, if they see me coming, they go down another hall, they will actually see me coming and turn around and go the other way. People are very cruel, somedays, I don't even want to go to work, because I know what waits for me. I come to work and I try to stay in my cubicle for most of the day. If I need to go to the bathroom or run an errand, I try to make sure noone else is in the hallway and if they are, I try to wait until they past, because this situation is so embarrasing, it hurts my feelings and it makes me want to go into a corner and die. People just don't understand how hurtful their actions and can be and sometimes I don't think they care. Thanks for sharing.
i'm in the exact same situation
i'm in the exact same situation but i'm not gonna feel bad or guilty anymore about something that isnt my fault , fuck everybody else , i dont give a shit what they think or say
tomorrow i'm gonna get tested for TMAU (god i hope i have that ) , and people you dont have to smell like fish to have TMAU/TMAU2 (fecal smell is the most common)
Did you get tested for TMAU
Did you get tested for TMAU and if you did, what were your results?
I just watched an episode of
I just watched an episode of Mystery Diagnosis on The Learning Channel and I am not sure if you have the same exact disease, but if so, this smell can be very dependent on your diet. I would reccomend watching this show.
Hope this helps. It's unfortunate that adults can act so much like immature children.
Hope this helps!
flax seed oil is good to ingest for depression but of course we still have to deal with the real issue which is the odor; Im 25 have had sweat spells come from nowhere and bad breath since puberty; visited many doctors (family practice,ENT,Dentist,psychologist,etc); only one I havent tried is an endocrinologist; changed my diet which helped a little and people have suggested to me to get screened for vitamin deficiencies; you wouldnt believe how much stress can deplete your body's supply; Ive heard MAGNESIUM and ZINC deficiencies are two common ones that can cause a nasty B.O. I would imagine people should be screened prior to self diagnosis, but to be honest,I've never met a doctor that could tell me what was wrong,and only one in my lifetime confessed that he absolutely did not know; Had one tell me in a nutshell that I was crazy because he couldnt smell me;I had a lot more respect for an "im sorry I dont know" as opposed to others that didnt want to admit they had no idea; eat healthy take care of your body which im sure you do; rule out the obvious and venture to the extreme; dont let one doctor give you a ruling on your life without a second opinion; Im still looking for that one magical fix...and dont let people shame you so much to the point you want to die; Ive been there but I had to realize that it's a medical condition; Yet we all want to be accepted, I understand that too; but if you know and love who you are, it is truely more important than you smell; Arent you glad our place in heaven is not determined by the way we smell?do realize that alot of times those people truly dont like themselves and theyre a%&$holes for judging you; some people just arent tactful or sensitive to the possibilities of why you have an odor; I have actually cursed people out in public due to comments; but some people will leave you alone if you pull them to the side or snap in public; for me, its an eye for an eye-Embarrass me, I'll embarrass you; my attitude is everybody has problems and no one's any better than the next; And if i have to go to the extreme because someone is trying their best to humiliate me due to their ignorrance then shame on them and Im ready! :-) You take care of yourself, pray, and keep your head up! You and everyone!
LOOKING FOR ANSWERS and anyone else: try drinking alkaline water...You can purchase tablets or water at any health food store..I've been taking it for week, and people that have complained aloud of my odor have whispered that I smelled a lot better lately...I bought something called CONCENTRACE, which are alkaline drops.FYI, alkaline water will help various odors, as it rid me of musty armpits and lessened my overall offensive BO...Please let me knw if it helps you...S W E E T L A D Y 2 2 2 2 A T H O T M A I L D O T C O M
Feet smell of ammonia
It's a really embarrassing problem that's hugely difficult to get rid of. Sometimes, at the end of a day, my shoes are like a paddling pool and the odour is repellant, including a smell of ammonia.
You should try to scrape your
You should try to scrape your feet with the Ped Egg and use a fungal scrub for your feet. Also do a yeast and fungal cleanse.
I'm going insane..
I have the same problem for about 5 years now, i went from doctor to psychiatry (because the doctor thought it could only be unreal and therefore a mental problem) to dermatologist who tested me for TMAU, tested negative, but found something in my urine wich was tested but not resolved, lost about three jobs due to not coming in because i coudn't take the humiliation, friends (real good friends) an family saying ther's nothing wrong, but sometimes i just see the reactions, an d at work it's far worse because of stress and what it additionally does to your body.
I even mentioned candida to the doctor and dermatologist, they simply won't take that serious, because mostly hiv patients and people who are under a lot of medication could get that, not a person like me, so hey said.
because the doctor said it was mental i went by it and tried to accept it, but after a month or 6, i got a new job, and the symptoms worsened and came back again, although i personally think it never really was away.
i read a note from the doctor once diagnosing me with ocd, because the BO was getting me obsessive, totally false diagnose and everytime i go to a hospital or something the same OCD siagnose is put on the letter that the doctor gives to you for your hospital visit (don't know the exact name, i'm not english)
Now i am officially sick (depressed, totally burned out) and on welfare, no GF, 33 years old, ups and downs, mostly downs though.
Tried suplements, chlorella, magnesium, lots of water etc. for months, at first i thought it helped, but now i just eat and drink what i want because ij ust can't seem to get a straight answer on my problem, it isn't taken seriously or the doctors simply don't know, like i guess most of you heared before.
Never really was a religious person, although through al the sadness i believe in pure Evil by now, still not sure of a God, because he seems to be absent most of my and my familys life.
i'm going for the zinc now, because i haven't tried that before, but i guess it won't help like all other so caled reliefs.
I would want to say to keep your heads up, but have difficulty doing it myself, i just hope someone finds a cure for this.
Iknow how that can be cuz I
Iknow how that can be cuz I can remember when I was younger trying to address the issue and my family made it like it was in my head but as time go by you keep getting the whispers and funny stares and 1year for christmas imagine in front of the class getting some bubble bath and bathbeads as a joke as if you dont bathe HUMILIATED!!!!!!!!!!!!! After that I really couldnt even stand going to school and dropped out soon after but fotunately I recently went back to get my GED and attempted college but dropped out and started online but that didnt work for me and I really want to start back but dont want to go through the embarrasment so
anyone dealing with this and needs to talk feel free because we need each other support because until now I hadnt even face the issue or express what Im going through with anyone since dat time before and noone in family even says anything but my mom died but I believe she knew it was still a struggle for me but just never mentioned it again email me
I feel the same way i deal
I feel the same way i deal with bad body odors that make me exclude myself from people i feel that i cant go to school or be around people because of my promblem i need an answer and a doctor now because this cant stop me not at all.
Body Odor
Bentonite & Psyllium, salt water enema, yogurt enema, vitamin C enema, apple cedar enema, they all did no good.
I suspected Crohn's, candida, ulcerative colitis, toxin overload, etc.
My regimen - Drinking turmeric with milk or water for antioxidants, hydrogen peroxide enema for bowel cleanse, and tons of oral probiotic capsules for flora balance.
Avoid alcohol, sugar, and keep low on carb.
And yeah, drinking coconut oil (edible) helps removing many bad stuffs.. Fast and drink coconut oil and see results immediately.
I was the stinky guy, garbage guy, fish guy, metallic odor guy, etc.. Sugar and carbohydrates were my enemy..
After a week of my regimen, I am missing the odor. No odor even if I dont bath for 2 days :).
So it's turmeric, H2O2 enema (food grade dilated to 0.5% at least), and lots of probiotics capsules..
It was never in my head.. It really was in my gut.. Ruined my career.. But am ready to rock again!


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Awesome. Glad everything worked out as planned. I ran my system through a full brew day yesterday and everything worked great!
coalcrackerbrewing.blogspot.comVintage Kegerator Build1 BBL Tippy Dump
I still need to get the pid's for mine but I did a brew with it as well. I wired it the elements upto a couple double pole 30A switches I had lying around. For 5 gallon batches these 5500 watt elements heat up the water a whole lot faster then my bg14's. Once I get this system complete my next task is to clean up my old propane stand and put it up on the market.
Hey guys, going to wire everything up here in the next week or two. Putting together my shopping list now. Had a quick question on the wiring and just wanted some confirmation. Can I put a 50A 240V in my main house panel, run 6/3 wire from the house panel to the spa, and then the SPA panel has the GFCI breaker already in it for protection. Then run 10/3 wire from the spa panel to my control panel, correct?
Does anyone have pictures on how they wired it?
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I just ordered one of these for my E-build. I am going to use an already placed and not used 30A dryer outlet. Can I just wire this up with a cord to plug into the dryer outlet and then place a receptacle into the box to run power to the control panel? The dryer outlet was not GFCI already.
Just looked into replacing the current 2 pole breaker that is already in the box for the outlet with a GFCI and they are $100+. How the hell can you get a spa panel so cheap?
Decided to go with the 10/3, as I am going to need 10/3 wiring for everything else (Spa panel to control box, control box to element).
How many feet of 10/3 did everyone typically use? Also, what bran 30A 2 Pole did everyone use in their main breaker? I think I read somewhere that the breaker in our Spa Panel is GE. Can anyone confirm?
Lastly, is this 10/3 good to use? Does HD or Lowes happen to have it cheaper than $1.20/foot?
All the info you need to do that is in this thread including diagrams and pics.
Good luck with the breakers. In my experience the cheaper ones fail within a year. Usually heat related, feel how hot they get while your brewing.


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Found an expert who likes the Rams a ton
Everyone on ESPN except for that Wickersham fellow likes the Browns, so I set out to find someone who had sonme confidence picking the Rams.
Found a guy. I don't agree with everything in the write-up, altho the Linehan having a nervous breakdown thing is kinda funny:
Reading that gave me more confidence! Hope we can pull out a victory!
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-10-26-2007 #2
Re: Found an expert who likes the Rams a tonThe Vegas. Edge: Rams.
Everyone's going to be on the Browns. The Rams suck. I can't imagine a single person willingly backing St. LouisJUST WIN ONE FOR THE FANS
"HIT HARD, HIT FAST, AND HIT OFTEN"Adm. William "Bull" Halsey
-10-27-2007 #3
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Not sure how credible this site is especially when they say Tye Hill is out. In order to do a write up on a game shouldnt you know the injuries at least? Sean Salsbury who I think is a complete doofus said the Browns are going to crush the Rams tonight on gamenight radio. I thinnk it's possible for that as bad as we've been but he failed to recognize how crappy Clevelands defense is. Only having six sack is a positive for Bulger he might actually get some time.Just Fix It
-10-27-2007 #4
Re: Found an expert who likes the Rams a ton
I never heard of the guy, but then there are a lot of people I've yet to hear of.
His credibility? No idea. But anybody that picks the Rams to win can't be all bad?
Cleveland Browns (3-3) at St. Louis Rams (0-7)
Line: Browns by 3. Total: 45.
Walt's Projected Line (Before Week 7): Browns -3.
Walt's Projected Line (After Week 7): Browns -4.
Sunday, 1:00 ET - Buy Tickets
The Game. Edge: Browns.
Injuries: BROWNS: OUT: OT Ryan Tucker, C LeCharles Bentley, LB Willie McGinest. RAMS: OUT: OT Orlando Pace, CB Tye Hill.
A frustrated Scott Linehan stated Monday that he's going to borrow a couple of trick plays from Rutgers in an attempt to beat Cleveland. Odd. Here's something weirder. Linehan, who looked like he was one more injury away from having a nervous breakdown, stated, "It's all about wins, not about stats." Yeah, that's great he feels that way because his team has neither. His two quarterbacks have five touchdowns, 15 interceptions and 25 broken ribs. None of his running backs gain more than four yards per carry. The offensive line has allowed 24 sacks, while the entire scoring unit is averaging 11.3 points per game. Phew... Thank God it's not about stats because the Rams would be 0-7 or something!
It's a shame that the Rams are winless because they have the talent to compete in a mediocre NFC West. It's just that the talent is injured. Four of the top six offensive linemen are out. Bulger is barely walking. Jackson is hurt. Asking any second-string offense to put up more than two touchdowns in a single game is ridiculous. But I feel St. Louis can break out of its slump on Sunday because the Browns can't stop anyone. They have only six sacks, so Bulger should be able to operate freely in the pocket, throwing into a secondary ranked 29th against the pass. Steven Jackson and Brian Leonard will also establish a solid ground attack; Cleveland gives up close to five yards per carry.
The reason the Browns are 3-3 is because of Derek Anderson; the Oregon State alumnus has 14 touchdowns to just eight picks. He doesn't get sacked much, thanks to a pair of potent targets - Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow Jr. - and an effective rush game. Jamal Lewis, averaging five yards per carry, should be able to trample the Rams' pathetic defensive front (18th versus the run), allowing Anderson to capitalize with play-action.
That said, I'm not confident in Anderson and the Browns to win as a road favorite. Since when does Cleveland deserve to be laying points as a visitor? With tons of money flowing toward the Browns, I'll take the desperate Rams, who have fared well in the role of a home underdog over the years. This is a great spot for St. Louis, as Cleveland could be looking forward to its battles against Seattle, Pittsburgh and Baltimore the next three weeks.
The Psychology. Edge: Rams.
The Rams are being compared to one of the worst teams of all time. They need to win. Meanwhile, I consider this a Breather Alert for the Browns. Following this "easy" game, they play Seattle, Pittsburgh and Baltimore.
The Vegas. Edge: Rams.
Everyone's going to be on the Browns. The Rams suck. I can't imagine a single person willingly backing St. Louis.
Percentage of money on Cleveland: 83% (31,000 bets)
The Trends. Edge: Rams.
Zero Trend: 0-7 (or worse) teams are 10-1 ATS since 2000.
Zero Trend: 0-7 (or worse) teams are 5-0 ATS vs. non-losing teams since 2000.
Marc Bulger is 5-1 ATS as a home dog.
Opening Line: Browns -3.
Opening Total: 43.5.
Weather: Dome.
Fantasy Spin.
Start Em: Torry Holt, Jamal Lewis, Braylon Edwards, Kellen Winslow Jr.
Sit Em: Both Defenses.
Prediction: Rams 24, Browns 21
Rams +3 (5 Units - Double Money Pick)
Over 45 (.5 Units)RnD
-10-27-2007 #5
Re: Found an expert who likes the Rams a ton
Sterling Sharpe picked us to win on NFL network, so there is another supporter. LOL, we will take all we can get.
-10-27-2007 #6
Re: Found an expert who likes the Rams a ton
Has leCharles ever played a down for the Browns?
Wasn't he their big FA signing last year out for the season in minicamp or something?
-10-27-2007 #7
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quote:The Psychology. Edge: Rams.
The Rams are being compared to one of the worst teams of all time. They need to win. Meanwhile, I consider this a Breather Alert for the Browns. Following this "easy" game, they play Seattle, Pittsburgh and Baltimore."
WOW!!!!!! I can't imagine we being worse than the 70's TB Bucks.:ramlogo:
-10-27-2007 #8
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