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Zombie Parasites Invade our Bodies

Many have heard the telling tales of the Walking Dead and Zombie Apocalypse. These stories of horror makes your flesh crawl right up your body as you imagine those days of past when those you worked with told of tales where they experienced a graveyard nightmare right up to the early morning hours.

Tales that tell of relieve as darkness fades and the sun rises above the Superstition Mountains located just a few miles away from the desolate prison complex hidden in the Sonora desert.  This huge prison complex lies just about an hour away as the crow flies from the sprawling metropolis of Phoenix Arizona. 

Hearing nightly and horrifying stories of freaked out not-so-human creatures killing each other and mutilating those still human makes you want to go down to your local gun store and buy you enough guns and ammo to kill them all. Facing the twilight of day, they will walk wherever they dare. Some will enter your neighborhood located so close to the prison grounds. A fenced off perimeter where the  razor wire divides the darkness and hides the reality of horror and fright so close to home.

Working the graveyard shift makes you vulnerable to those creepers that seek out the living and eat the raw pinkish flesh like a glutton at a sushi bar. Seeking the unnatural will only bring your death and mourning as a human without a gun is no match for the supernatural being that dwell there in those hollow prison walls built to keep men in and strangers out.

Offering strangers that come into the hood a gun to protect themselves form these creatures that roam is the only sanity to the madness that surrounds you. Your instinctual level to survive supersedes the willingness to surrender and fall prey to these flesh-eating non-living things that seek to gorge on unsuspected humans for their nightly meal.

Such are the many cultural tales of the undead walking among the mortals of this Earth. Mutated beings showing up unexpectedly inside circles of society not too far away from where the death house rings a bells each time a human is executed or injected with the yellow and clear poison driven into their veins through tubes and needles designed to take away the pain forever.

Every night when the sun goes down, it is just a matter of time before the zombies show up to feed upon those unprotected and unarmed against their razor sharp teeth and bear-like claws as they mutilate they meals and stuff themselves until the sun comes up and drives them away to the darkness for another day. What are these creatures that lurk out there and what created their being as these zombie like monsters rule the very ground they walk on in a dead and mindless manner?

One must understand how zombies can be formed or created and within the prison grounds there are the exact ingredients necessary for such a mutation to begin and create the zombie population. Zombies are parasitic by nature. They are fairly common and roam many places unnoticed by those that turn out their lights inside their homes and shelters.

Zombies are turned into mindless freaks because of the conditions that exist around the prison grounds that breed toxic waste and excess feces infested materials with a variety of bugs and matter eaten by cats and dogs

Huge black crows that frequent the trash bins and small rodents and varmints that roam freely through the trash containers and storage bins waiting for the weekly haul by the Waste Management trucks to take it away and dump it nearby in another toxic waste ground only five miles out of town but a short enough distance for zombies to walk and invade the neighborhood uninvited and often undetected.

Dragging their dead like limbs down the road these mindless zombie like slaves to blood and flesh seek out those who body temperature is warmer than theirs. Infested with parasites they transfer the carriers from one place to another and harvest their progress during the day as when we are awake they sleep and when we are asleep, they walk.

Devoted to terrify humans they are troublesome and often unpleasantly smelly as they approach the streets under the cover of black and darkness. A two pronged attack that is often unnoticed these zombie do their harm through contamination of foods and the transfer of infections usually left untreated by unaware victims that will fall to their poison as the toxic waste breeds inside their intestines and covert their hearts and body into mindless creatures of doom. Rats and cats and dogs and birds can carry the parasite to wherever it lives whether in a home or a barn, a field or a store. It’s the beginning of the end where the venomous fluids created by these parasites invades and swims inside the blood streams of humans that will fall victim before the end of a two night stand and often less than that.

Intentionally designed to eat the brain and create the mindless status, it is filled with a green liquid that has replaced the red corpuscles in our blood. The transformation is silent and as the parasite takes over the freaking brain swells until it bursts intentionally making a splatter pattern that allows the parasites to seek new hosts as they crawl off the walls. Slowly but effectively they creep into the food and feces of these animals and small household creatures that we so lovingly stroke, pet and kiss without knowing they are infecting our systems with the poison that will kill us before too long. This parasite is programmed to kill us and we don’t even know it.

After all humans and rats, cats, dogs and crows aren’t all that much different. They each have an internal system that we can test for drugs and see how they react under different conditions. Many don’t realize these parasites invade the intestines and live there until its time to kill. One should wonder how many times we have transferred or transplanted a virus or bug infested with this parasite and realize that no matter where they go, you cannot hide from them any longer.

Leadership is not talking but doing it

Imagine that our lawmakers are our leaders of the present and the future. Imagine they are innovators and finding ways to protect us and keep us safe as well as finding ways to keep us from paying higher taxes and misspending more money on wasteful projects or government expenses. Imagine they are doers and not talkers. Every now and then you have to roll the dice in your life and go do something courageous or bold. Not only does this make your time on Earth more interesting but is demonstrates you are willing to leave the pack and lead by example.

Everybody has a dream. Some dream of becoming a fireman, a policeman, a teacher or a doctor and some, yes some dream of being a politician that can make a difference in someone’s life. Everybody deserves the chance of being a leader but only real leaders step up to fill the void when the calling is difficult or perilous. Leaders make things happen, making something happen creates action so it fair to say that action verbs are greater in value than nouns or titles.

Lawmakers are not necessarily leaders. One would expect them to be to some degree but many fail the role elected for by their constituents. By the end of the day or session, nothing was accomplished and their identity is of those that do nothing. Leaders create opportunities for improvements, savings or wellness whether social, economic or wellness and safety.

To become a better leader you have to become an innovator and finding productive ways about experiencing as many creative thinking cycles of actually doing something as long as you can. When faced with challenges you must act; you must learn and you must follow through to finalize your solution. The sooner you learn the sooner you get it done.  In doing something about the challenges facing us you become a learner. You begin to know more about the resolution at hand and the matter in general.

The more you do, the more you learn. Making mistakes is part of the process but not making the same mistake is progress you can count on. Taking action helps you think. The more you think the more gets done. The more gets done the better you become at solving the problems for those that depend on you as an elected official. Innovative leadership is about doing, not talking.

Are You Boring the Bored?

Have you evaluated yourself lately and determined maybe you need to change your way in having conversations with someone lately? Let’s look at these signs and determine the facts if you are bored or the cause of the boredom – either way there is a need for change if you want to make your conversations more exciting.

Sign #1 – do you repeat your responses with – Oh really? That’s interesting? That’s funny? Or maybe hmmm is that so? – It means your conversation is disengaged and not interesting.

Sign #2 – do you ask simple questions like “where or when did that happen? Where is it? How do you get there? – It means they are trying to be polite not curious at all of your topic.

Sign #3 – are there any interruptions to your words? If there are that’s a good sign but if there aren’t any interruptions, you are being boring.

Sign #4 – Do people paraphrase you or ask for clarification on your words? If they are sincerely interested, they will ask you to elaborate on your words and ask questions.

Sign #5 – Talk time out of balance – who talks more? You or the other persons? For the sake of balancing the conversation, allow interaction equally to share the information being discussed.

Sign # 6 – Observe the body position – are you face to face with the other person? Are they looking away? Are they trying or pretending to be interested in your conversation? Check their attention span and follow their eyes going into space, rolling or gazing elsewhere.

Sign # 7 – Observe the posture – are they slouched or leaning against something as you are speaking? Are they vertical and attentive? Are they fidgeting and looking away or laying down? They are giving you clues you are being boring.

 

Source: Gretchen Rubin - writer

 

 

Racism & Decision-Making inside Prisons

 

Recent racial unrest inside Arizona prisons have been brewing heavily since a new direction came about with the appointment of a new director in 2009. It is with reasonable suspicions that the reason for this racial unrest is because of environmental decision making by those in power to decide the fate of over 40,000 prisoners housed inside Arizona prisons. This article will cover three main areas of decision making influences that might apply to the recent behaviors by Afro American prisoners as well as Mexican Americans and Native American prisoners. The dynamics are fluid and much focus must be on these elements to carry out its purpose of how the decision making instruments play into these events and events of the past.

First thing we need to do is to look at the “geographical equity” where the racial composition of their executive hierarchy and decide whether or not it is culturally balanced or not. It is suggested that the “geographical equity” inside Arizona is much different than many other states including neighboring states such as New Mexico and California. This racial and geographical influence has impacted community cultural thinking and behaviors negatively and is often in conflict with the minorities housed inside their local prisons.  There is no doubt this creates tension between staff and prisoners daily and will eventually create a level of resistance or rebellion in some form or another.

Look at the race of the director, the deputy directors, the regional directors and the wardens. You will see a definite pattern of white supremacy numbers versus the minority races living inside Arizona. These numbers will suggest an unequal racially impacted “environmental protection” from abuse or harmful behaviors and acts for those of color thereby it is reasonable they will be treated different than others.  It’s a human trait to do so and Arizona has publicly announced their status on immigration and human [civil] rights.

Looking further into this disparity we find this lack of racial equality numbers has severely impacted the minority’s ability to balance what is known as the “procedural equity” process.  This is a major influence in decision making from the top on down. Going around the geographical locations where the prisons are located you will see the larger facilities are dominated by white administrators and thereby controlling the majority of the prison population and in a position of control or impose repeat and severe disciplinary actions that may result in higher custody scores, reject inmate grievances citing no basis for such findings,  more frequently imposed placements in administrative segregation, job parity and general opportunities to work or program within the entire prison population.

Last but not least is what is called the “social equity” factor where there are conflicts with the sociological order related to race, ethnicity, class, culture, customs and traditions, lifestyles and political power in the geographical regions or the state. This influences decides who gets the safe jobs, better housing, exposures to hazards or bio chemical risks etc. and as government, in this case, the prison management team makes these decisions, those prisoners that are poor will be more at risk of abuse and neglect than those with stronger social or political ties within the state and the regions they are housed.

Therefore, when you put it all together you have formulated a decision making methodology for your own level of “environmental justice” that impacts each race in a different manner or level. This “environmental justice” impacts protection level, prevention of harm, the burden of proof, proof of intent and other factors that play into due process and equality in the manner justice is delivered. Using this criterion to make decision on security, programs and educational benefits or programs, those of color are not in a position to attain the full benefit of all privileges and plans offered inside Arizona prisons. Still, even with federal discriminatory laws in place, Arizona prisons still houses their prisoners based on race, ethnicity or color. All you have to do is check the housing rosters and see how they pair up the races to balance the environment.

Politicians ~ Apathy and Greed

 

After spending over twenty five years in public service I don’t believe that a person’s morality diminishes with tenure. It has also been my experience that during this term of career growth someone’s confidence increases exponentially that allows you to make better decisions along the way. It is this confidence that impacts so heavily and so dramatically on your moral compass and your basic instinct to tell right from wrong.

H ence there is a powerful balance for the need or desire to maintain political acceptance within a circle of friends, organization or government that creates the temptation to use what powers your position offers to help others. In addition to finding shortcuts to political bureaucracy your help or desire to help others should be within the legal limitations provided and not push the envelope of corruption or abuse of resources to create fear or destroy the credibility of others as it is this access to power that is in all actuality the very same power that keeps you in office or position.

Therefore a person that follows their own conscience is the type of politician that will maintain self control to preserve his or her own reputation for being honest and above reproach. Their knowledge lies on the fact that once there is any doubt in their reputation, integrity or credibility, the public will not take it lightly and focus on everything you do as they illuminate any improprieties causing you the potential embarrassment, humiliation and darkness to find a place to hide to avoid prosecution or persecution by others. The fact is you will stand alone as not one wants to defend someone or be associated with someone that is of ill repute and condemned as a corrupt politician.

Of course there are those that step over this line without hesitation and scurry into the darkness fulltime to avoid any undue attention and interests into their transactions, decision making and executive orders. Although there focus is to stay out of the negative public eye they are in fact hiding the negativity in their character and morality that eventually it will be disclosed and subjected to harshness that begins with rumors and innuendos that are hard to control and elevate into cries of being a dishonest public servant and demands of resignation or removal from office if elected.

Under today’s standards and morality, it has gotten so hard to be a positive leader in such a negative society. Today elected officials, as well as many non-elected bureaucrats come into office with a public presumption they will quickly become just another rotten apple in an already decaying orchard which will happen if the public becomes complacent and allows you to conduct clandestine operations without drawing attention to yourself or your office.

In any situation where there is power and temptation it comes down to fundamental reasoning that if you expect less from others you get less and if you perpetuate the qualities of apathy and greed, you will fall to the same qualities as those around you neglect to take care of business in an efficient and lawful manner and take you down with them.

 

 

Stress and Fatigue = Burnout

This article is written for those individuals that enjoy career and life’s challenges and have a toolbox of talent and skills to make a difference somewhere and worthwhile to improve on encounters to maximize their contributions to their own self and that of the organization they belong to as they face the daily issues that works overtime to defeat them in spirit and morale called stress and fatigue.

Defining your abilities to face personal challenges means you have a responsibility to remain fit and alert throughout the work day as well as your personal activities. Everything you do is a reflection of your character, your abilities, skills and knowledge how to handle adversity and overcome barriers in your personal life or in the workplace. There are no exceptions and no gaps in this circle of your life.

Lack of sleep is a prerequisite to burnout or being unable to meet your work standards or expectations. It is not just the mere fact of not getting enough sleep but the consequences of running on empty to address these stress issues that exist in the workplace. Remember that no matter where you work, there are extreme business practices and political cultures defined by cultural expectations that measure success and productivity.

It stands to reason that burnout is unacceptable as standards to perform are based on another person’s expectations to meet the bar they set for your success ladder to exist. Burnout impact your work ethics, your abilities to complete tasks given in a timely manner and your energy drive to hang in there for the long run. Most organizations go for the marathon and not the sprint. This impacts your accomplishment severely if you burn the candle at both ends either professionally or socially. The bottom line is your actions and activity must prove you can do it all when tasked with the responsibilities and assignment for those special projects.

You must strive to remain to be in self-control of your own actions and energy. You must be willing to show at a moment’s notice you are a capable performer and ready to meet the challenge head on. In other words, you must be better than the others and prove you are the right person for the challenge, the promotion and the career change when that decision comes around the table to be made.

Setting up an office setting that is conducive in productivity, keep scheduled appointments and be ready to be mobile are important decisions to be made and are critical when you have to respond with a moment’s notice. Act like if you are a Boy or Girl Scout, you must always be prepared.

In order to remain fresh you must plan to have some down time. Some quiet places where you can sleep, rest, read, walk or just meditate to stay focused on your life. You must always be ready to hit the fast track and respond minute to minute to challenges given to you because of your ability and knowledge how to handle them. You must remain untired and always relaxed for that is the state of mind you can be most effective.

Learning how to deal with fatigue and stress are the two most important elements of a successful career plan and the rest will fall into place as you focus on meeting the challenges head on and be successful in all those endeavors you choose to undertake and successfully complete with a satisfaction of doing it the right way and with the right level of enthusiasm and energy,

The success also impacts the personal home front and is an important element of your life not to neglect. Learning how to be rested, flexible and creative with high energy does not only apply in the workplace. It applies at home as well as you learn to balance the two for a complete life rather than a singular position of working only for a career.  Working a high stress job that is not managed impacts how you deal in your relationships with spouses, kids, and family.

How we structure our life at home or at work is about personal health and reducing the role stress plays in your daily activities. We already know that high stress impacts high blood pressure, heart diseases and diabetes and must be under control at all times. When you are untired your health increases and allows you to perform at a maximum level rather than adequate or mere meeting the standards set.  Being untired affects your decision making, your role within the workplace or family and avoids disasters or accidents to keep you safe.

Sleep deprivation impacts the unconscious mind [mental performance] as it destructively impacts our ability to control our own emotions, our moods, and our ability to focus on problem solving issues at hand. It impacts cognitive abilities and stands in the way of failure or success for those individuals that desire a better career and an improved quality of living.