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The Real Client List
In an earlier blog, I briefly addressed the consumers of sexual massage, hobbyists. And, though I provided a brief definition that addressed this issue from a massage industry standpoint, just to be...
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It’s Not about Sex
Sometimes, people don’t know, or forget, that the crime of rape isn’t necessarily about sex. Yes, I know it involves a sexual act, but rape is more a crime of violence and control, and that’s why I...
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Businesses Ending Slavery & Trafficking (BEST Alliance)
January is human trafficking awareness month, so we decided rather than focus on the negative aspects of this terrible crime it might be appropriate to shine the light on those who are making a...
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Washington Anti-Trafficking Response Network (WARN)
January is human trafficking awareness month, so we decided rather than focus on the negative aspects of this terrible crime it might be appropriate to shine the light on those who are making a...
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Seattle Against Slavery (SAS)
January is human trafficking awareness month, so we decided rather than focus on the negative aspects of this terrible crime it might be appropriate to shine the light on those who are making a...
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Washington Engage
January is human trafficking awareness month, so we decided rather than focus on the negative aspects of this terrible crime it might be appropriate to shine the light on those who are making a...
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Bad Paper / Bad Clients
Despite some of the potential for problems that I speak of on this blog, the good news is that massage is still a wonderful way to make a living and quite safe. I suspect that much of the safety is...
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Butch’s Continuing Education (CE) Classes for Massage Practitioners
Upcoming Personal Safety for Massage Practitioners (CE) Class This class focuses on what massage practitioners can do to stay safe in their workplaces. The class is 2.5 hours long and satisfies 2.5...
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Facebook Combat League
I recently wasted fifteen minutes of my life I won’t get back watching a new television show, The Robot Combat League. I’m guessing its modeled after a movie that was out awhile back where contestants...
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Upcoming Ethics (NCBTMB) (CE) Class & MassageNerd.tv
Upcoming Ethics (NCBTMB) (CE) Class Title: Massage & Prostitution -What’s going on? This fascinating and informative class satisfies 5 hours of the Washington State ethics requirement. Saturday,...
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Weary Massage Workers of Cambodia
The attached article from the Jakarta Globe about Cambodia’s Weary Massage Workers serves as a reminder of how fortunate we are here in America and also provides insight into the desperation that can...
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Unique Strategies & Solutions
In the past, I have commented on the program that the Bellevue, Washington police department has successfully used to go after illicit massage businesses in their community. Through this strategy they...
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The Client List & Who Cares
At age 62, it’s more and more difficult to keep up with pop culture, though I have found that if I can just manage to notice the obvious once in a while, others may think I’m really “with it.” I mean,...
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MassageNerd
Background Having a message that may resonate for others is nice, however getting it to where it can be heard, contemplated and hopefully turned into something actionable at some point is something...
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Personal Safety Considerations are Important for Massage Therapists
As we continue to move forward with our efforts to address the issues of illicit massage through information and legislation we want to also acknowledge that we do not do this work alone. These efforts...
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The Value of Site Surveys
For several years now I have on occasion conducted what I refer to as site surveys of different communities or regions to try and accurately assess the nature and severity of illegal activities as they...
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