Here's the most recent update:
April 12, 2013 Finally back on my feet after a 3rd bout with cancer. This time I had deal with 9 rounds of chemotherapy , a tough surgery , and more radiation treatment. So October to February was kind of tough... but I'm feeling great now!
During this time kerma continued to grow and thrive...and I was fortunate to spend time with family and all the new grandchildren! And that is the best!
We have also been involved in charitable work , especially co-chairing a major fund raiser for St Jude Children's Research Hospital and a Molecular Testing Research program at MDAnderson in Houston as part of their Moon Shots Program.
This was the last update:
In two days...on August 1, 2011..... I am officially in remission! Woo Hoo! After 2 years, and two bouts with cancer I'm still standing! And kermaTDI is still here and growing!
I'd like to say thanks to everyone who supported us, believed in us...and did the right thing. The doctors and nurses, in Colorado and at MD Anderson and the other hospitals in Houston Texas were amazing... incredible people. And thanks to New York Life!
Here are some videos and links :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWvAlgjRipg&feature=player_detailpage
https://www.facebook.com/stjudessnowangels?ref=stream [we just raised $118K for St Judes Childrens Hospital on March 29, 2013]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMesq-3EHZw
http://www.newyorklife.com/
Scroll through the top window until you see my story
And an article
http://www.newyorklife.com/newyorklife.com/General/FileLink/Static%20Files/2010%20Report%20To%20Policyholders.pdf
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I was in the hospital fighting cancer in 2009 when Charlie was suffering from Cyber Bullies ** [ see a definition of Cyber-Bullying at the bottom of this post ]
Here's my original post from 2009 :
I won't post much as I'm still trying to get the facts.
Short version Charlie is having a medical problem...but Jason, and I will deal with each customer issue.
The timing stinks since I just finished the 4th round of Chemo and I start 6 weeks of potentially grueling radiation at MDAnderson in Houston .....so not the best time for me to try to work and see what needs to be fixed...but I will do what I have to.
I may not have a voice and I'm told I'll get increasingly sick during this fifth round of treatment...so brief emails and ordering from the store may be better for me [ when feasible].
I'm not suprised that Charlie needs a break.... we've been victimized by people we trusted and suffered huge thefts at their hands, while they falsely claim that they are victims.
-We've had people savage us for sport as it its bowling, and we've seen non stop efforts to slander using the most outrageous and cowardly ways possible.
Simultaneously efforts are made to ruin all of our vendor relationships and essentially steal our business. Rather than people coming up with a new business idea , with different products and vendors, and create something new and unique .
I guess infiltrating and stealing is easier for some.
So the timing bites... Charlie's been driven to the breaking point. People have continued to attack us even while I deal with a late stage Stage 4 cancer that is serious.
I do my best to maintain a positive attitude in order to fight this cancer... but people are basically trying to destroy us financially such that I wont have money to pay for medical treatments or health insurance.
I have to say that I am staggered by how low some people are willing to sink as they try to screw us out of our business.... and they are making it harder for us to do our daily jobs.
But I wont give up... I will take care of every order and strive to provide good customer service.
I will have to ask for more understanding as this game is being rigged against us.... and that makes everything a lot harder.
But I will work through this during the cancer treatment and during the recovery period afterward and do the right thing.
But there is a breaking point for cancer vicitims and people with serious helath problems, and for the families, loved ones , and caregivers. And we have tried to maintain at or near that breaking point for a very long time...while others have enjoyed their dirty tricks.
Best Wishes and my apologies in advance!
Paul
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There are various techniques that cyber bullies use to inflict emotional distress upon their target. Cyber-bullies often post false, hurtful rumors in public websites or forums in which other people are inclined to visit and read. The intention of the Cyber-Bully is to spread a humiliation and a mutual dislike for their victim. This humiliates and alienates the target amongst their peers and leaves them feeling emotionally damaged.
Cyber-bullies also directly harass their target through emails and instant messaging. This direct form of cyber-bullying is more inclined to cause fear and paranoia in the victim as the threats are more direct as they are solely targeted towards the victim not an entire cyber community.
Posting pictures over the Internet of the victim without their consent, often with embarassing captions and or editing is another common technique used by cyber-bullies to distress the victim.
Cyber-bullies are also inclined to work together and essentially gang up against the victim. This technique is especially intimidating as it leaves the victim feeling especially isolated.