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The preliminary conference is the first court appearance in a contested divorce. At this conference, the lawyers for the parties explain to the judge what issues in the case are unresolved such as child custody, child support, equitable distribution and alimony. The judge then sets a deadline for discovery, which is the exchange of information by the parties prior to trial. Very rarely does the case get resolved at the preliminary conference. The purpose of the preliminary conference is to set a schedule for resolving the case and to let the judge know what issues are in dispute.
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Child Support – Award – CSSA – Shared Custody – First Department Rejects Rule Established in Baraby That in an Equally Shared Custody Case the Parent Who Has the Greater Income Should Be Considered the Noncustodial Parent for Purposes of Support
In Rubin v. Salla, — N.Y.S.2d —-, 2013 WL 1681220 (N.Y.A.D. 1 Dept.) the Appellate Division, First Department rejected the rule established in Baraby v Baraby, 250 A.D.2d 201, 681 N.Y.S.2d 826 (3d Dept, 1998), that in an equally shared custody case the parent who has the greater income should be considered the noncustodial parent for purposes of support. It held, based on the plain language of the Child Support Standards Act, that a custodial parent cannot be directed to pay child support to a noncustodial parent, and that the "custodial parent", in an equally shared custody case, is "the parent who has the child the majority of the time, which is measured by the number of overnight time that parent has with the child." Inexplicably, the Court distinguished the decision in Baraby, although it appears to have rejected its holding entirely.
Plaintiff (mother) and defendant ( father) were the unmarried parents of a 9–year–old son. The mother and father always lived separately. In April 2009, the mother commenced an action seeking sole legal and residential custody of the child, and an order compelling the father to pay child support. The father also sought primary custody of the child. After trial, the court awarded primary physical custody to the father during the school year, with the mother having parenting time on alternate weekends (from Friday after school to Monday morning) and every Thursday overnight. During the summer, the schedule was reversed and the child would live primarily with the mother, but would spend Thursday overnights and alternate weekends with the father. The mother would also have the child each midwinter school break, and the other school breaks were evenly divided. In addition, each parent was given two weeks with the child during the summer. With respect to legal custody, the court awarded the father decision-making authority, after consultation with the mother, over educational and medical issues. The mother was given authority, after consultation with the father, over decisions on summer and extracurricular activities, and religion.
Following the custody decision, the father moved for summary judgment dismissing the mother's cause of action for child support. He argued that, by the terms of the custody order, he was the custodial parent because the child would spend the majority of the year with him. He argued that, as a matter of law, the court could not order him to pay child support to the mother, the noncustodial parent. The father's motion included a calendar showing that during the period from July 2012 to June 2013 there were 206 overnights with the father and 159 with the mother. These custodial periods equated to the child being with the father 56% of the time and with the mother 44% of the time. The mother conceded that the child would reside with the father "most of the time," that the father was the "de-facto custodial parent," and that she may not be the "custodial parent" for purposes of the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA). She also agreed that under a "strict application" of the CSSA, the father could not be ordered to pay child support. Nevertheless, the mother argued that she was entitled to an award of child support because any other result would be unjust and inappropriate.
Supreme Court denied the father's summary judgment motion, finding that an award of child support to the mother was not precluded because the parties had "parallel legal custody" of their son and both spent some time with the child, it was impossible to say, as a matter of law, that the father was the custodial parent for child support purposes. The court also focused on the disparity between the parents' financial circumstances and concluded that, regardless of whether the father was the custodial parent, it had the discretion to award the mother child support because she needed funds to pay her monthly rent and to maintain the type of home she could not otherwise afford without the father's assistance.
In reversing the order of the Supreme Court, Justice Richter, writing the opinion for the First Department, held that under the current child support structure enacted by the Legislature, the father, as the custodial parent, cannot be directed to pay child support to the mother, the noncustodial parent. The CSSA provides for "a precisely articulated, three-step method for determining child support" awards in both Family Court and Supreme Court. Unlike the discretionary system of the past, a court is required to make its child support award pursuant to the CSSA's provisions. Under the CSSA's plain language, only the noncustodial parent can be directed to pay child support. Domestic Relations Law § 240(1–b)(f)(10) and FCA § 413(1)(f)(10) state that, after performing the requisite calculations, "the court shall order the non-custodial parent to pay his or her pro rata share of the basic child support obligation." The mandatory nature of the statutory language undeniably shows that the Legislature intended for the noncustodial parent to be the payer of child support and the custodial parent to be the recipient. The CSSA provides for no other option and vests the court with no discretion to order payment in the other direction.
Justice Richter observed that in Bast v. Rossoff, 91 N.Y.2d 723 (1998) the Court of Appeals addressed how child support awards should be calculated in cases involving shared custody. Contrary to the conclusion reached by the court below, Bast left no other option than to direct payment by the noncustodial parent to the custodial parent. The Court in Bast recognized that there are "practical challenges" in applying the CSSA to shared custodial arrangements. Nevertheless, Bast made clear that even in shared custody cases, courts are required to identify the "primary custodial parent". Bast explained that "[i]n most instances, the court can determine the custodial parent for purposes of child support by identifying which parent has physical custody of the child for a majority of time".
Justice Richter, referring to Baraby v Baraby, 250 A.D.2d 201, 681 N.Y.S.2d 826 (3d Dept, 1998), pointed out that only where the parents' custodial time is truly equal, such that neither parent has physical custody of the child a majority of time, have courts deemed the parent with the higher income to be the noncustodial parent for child support purposes. She noted that Courts have uniformly followed Bast, finding that where parents have unequal residential time with a child, the party with the greater amount of time is the custodial parent for CSSA purposes. The great disparity in overnights here—56% to 44%—stood in marked contrast to the cases cited by the mother where the parents had equal, or essentially equal, custodial time.
Justice Richter found that the Supreme Court ignored its own custody schedule when it stated that the parents here shared "very nearly equal" physical custody of the child. In an attempt to equalize the custodial time, the court focused on how much "waking, non-school time" the child spent with each parent. The Supreme Court suggested that a custodial parent could be identified by calculating the number of waking hours he or she spends with the child. This approach was rejected in Somerville v. Somerville,.5 AD3d 878 (3d Dept 2004). She reached the same result here and rejected the counting of waking hours as a method of determining who is the custodial parent.
Although the Court in Bast did not elaborate on what constitutes a "majority of time," Justice Richter believed that the number of overnights, not the number of waking hours, is the most practical and workable approach. She found that there are sound policy reasons why calculating the waking hours spent with each parent should not be the method used to determine who is the custodial parent. Allowing a parent to receive child support based on the number of daytime hours spent with the child bears no logical relation to the purpose behind child support awards, i.e., to assist a custodial parent in providing the child with shelter, food and clothing. Furthermore, because a child's activities are subject to constant change, the number of hours spent with each parent becomes a moving target. The use of this type of counting approach could also lead parents to keep their children out of camp or other activities simply to manipulate their time spent with the child so as to ensure that they are designated the "custodial parent". An hour-by-hour analysis of custodial time is just not workable and would run afoul of the "greater uniformity [and] predictability" the CSSA was designed to promote.
Justice Richter wrote that in finding that the father could be considered the noncustodial parent, the motion court improperly focused on the parties' financial circumstances rather than their custodial status. Neither the CSSA, nor Bast v. Rossoff, allows for economic disparity to govern the determination of who is the custodial parent where the custodial time is not equal. Moreover, there was no support for the mother's argument that in shared custody cases, a court has the discretion to determine the custodial parent based on what is "just" and "appropriate."
The New York No Fault Statute Encourages Couples to Pursue their Desire to Divorce
"No Fault" Divorce in New York makes it Psychologically Easier to Divorce
In the past, many couples were hesitant to divorce in New York even though they were ready and willing to divorce one another in a friendly manner. The reason for this was due to the fact that they were forced to assign "blame" on one another in order to meet the statutory requirements of "fault" previously required.
In October, 2010, the New York Domestic Relations statute was amended in order to allow a divorce based upon the "irretrievable breakdown" of the marital relationship for the past six months under a new provision under Section 170 (7) of the Domestic Relations Law of the State of New York. Now, instead of accusing one party of physical or mental cruelty, abandonment, adultery or a refusal to engage in intimate, martial relations otherwise known as constructive abandonment, one party now simply has to allege that the couples no longer "gets along."
Many couples truly interested in obtaining a divorce in the past simply delayed or even forgot about their desire to end the marriage since the very thought of making what in many instances was a falsie accusation against the other was a repugnant thought. Under the new amended statute, such false and unsubstantiated allegations has become a dinosaur relic of the past. New York has finally joined the rest of the country in enabling its residents to obtain a divorce from one another in a friendly, non-accusatory manner.
The new law has most definitely caused an "uptick" not in the number of people interested in obtaining an uncontested divorce in the New York State but rather in the number of people who are actually seeking out and obtaining final judgments of divorce. Professionals handling and processing divorce cases no longer have to perform the so-called "wink and the nod" when listening to their clients tell them how their spouse either, abandoned them (physically or sexually) committed adultery or behaved in a cruel and inhuman manner towards them.
New York has not only joined the other 49 states in finally allowing its citizens to obtain a "no-Fault" divorce but it has truly entered the new millennium in allowing true democratic freedom and truth to prevail in the world of matrimonial law.


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The curators and editors of Chicago Woman magazine are taking names and finding all of the good stuff that you want—from pantry goods made in Chicago to independent boutiques and designers.
Come to shop, eat and have fun. Be inspired and see what great makers in Chicago are doing. Between shopping, sip on Sunday cocktails, grab lunch, visit the beauty bar, watch our live taping from the market, stop by the kids activities, and relax in the design lounge. Children under 12 are free.
Past Events
The first annual Artisan Food Festival featuring artisanal foods created and produced right here in Illinois. Our mission is bringing food products and producers together to celebrate the bounty of our great state.
Many of us remember a day when farms mixed with our houses and neighbors produced our corn. Well, development happens and soon the farms are pushed further and further from our sight. We love our conveniences but crave many elements and the nature of those past times. This festival invites us as a community to rejoin farm fresh favorites with our more sophisticated pallets and ways of dining.
On this one special day, we will join in incredible food, drink, chef's demos, tasty samples, dance, and music, with items to purchase, food to enjoy, and much much more. The evening will culminate in an extravagant gala in the Butterfly Garden designed and hosted by celebrity chef Katie O'Reilly from the "Katie O's Food Carnival" TV Show. Themed "under the star filled sky", the gala will feature farm to table ingredients produced right here in our great state.
Hip Hip HOG-RAY, Chicago's Bacon Bash returns!
Come to The Drake in Oak Brook to dig into a veritable pork-a-palooza of delectable treats! Bacon and pork-inspired dishes from some of the best restaurants and chefs in the Chicagoland area including: Eddie Merlot's, Michael Jordan's Restaurant, Katie O' Reilly's Food Carnival, Whisk, Ronero, Pork & Mindy's, Green St. Grille, Son of a Butcher, McWethy's Tavern, Barrel House Social, Lee N' Eddies, Rack House Tavern, Famous Dave's,Two Fat Guys, McQ's Bar & Grill, Adobe Gila's, Connie's Pizza, Cupcakes for Courage, Simply Appetizers, and more to be announced!
4th Annual Mac & Cheese Fest 2017
Saturday, November 4th – UIC Forum
Who doesn't love max & cheese?
Chicago Reader's 2017 Best Food Festival Runner-up!
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Yelp & Salvation Army's WinterFest!
It's a WEAR A COAT/GIVE A COAT party!
We're partnering with the fantastic Salvation Army to kick off their bell ringing season and do good for the city of Chicago. We'll be heading to the rooftop of the beautiful new Bulley & Andrews building for a night of food, drinks, fun, a celebrity guest and doing good!
Come celebrate the start of holiday season with Yelp. Bring a coat to donate (or if you'd rather just donate money to the Salvation Army, that's absolutely fine).
The 8th Annual Taste of the Gold Coast
Cece & Melinda with Raymi Productions
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CDT)
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Join CS magazine on June 1st for the ultimate gourmet burger competition between the city's top restaurants at Exhibit on Superior.

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Murray E. G. Smith
Murray E.G. Smith is Professor in the Department of Sociology at Brock University. His publication history spans the fields of theoretical and international political economy, classic sociological theory, Marxist theory, social movements, and the sociology of health and illness. He is the author of numerous books, including Marxist Phoenix, a collection of new and previously published essays on the Marxist-socialist project, forthcoming from CSPI in 2014, and the editor of Early Modern Social Theory (CSPI, 1998). He has also contributed over a dozen book chapters, and has published widely in academic journals, including Labour/Le Travail, Science and Society, and Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology. Smith has been active on the socialist left in Canada for over thirty years, where he has advocated for social change and participated in a variety of progressive movements.


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Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada
This season Agatha Ruiz de la Prada presents her frames collection, a mix of materials, colours and prints in trendy shapes frames. All them at the service of the comfort and practicality.
A collection composed by metal frames, acetates frames and a mix of both. You can appreciate the cared details in every frame part in elegant and unique way. laminated in metal, acetates fronts frames mixed with metal temples, exclusives Havana's tips and metal details are some of them. Regarding to the front frames we can find the classic Cat eye shape and the seventies inspiration


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Strategic directors 'likely' breached the law – FMA
Six Strategic Finance directors are likely to have breached the Securities Act, the FMA says.
The financial markets regulator has concluded its investigation into Strategic, which went into receivership in March 2010 owing around 11,000 investors $383 million.
The finance company directors included Kerry Finnigan, Graham Edward Jackson, Marcel Aubrey Lindale, Timothy John Rich, Denis Grenville Thom and David John Wolfenden.
The late Jock Hobbs, an ex-All Black captain and a former chairman of the New Zealand Rugby Union, was also a director. The FMA excluded him from investigations in June 2011 due to illness leading to his death last March.
FMA says the apparent breaches relate to statements made in a registered prospectus, investment statement and in an advertisement between March 2008 and August 2008.
The regulator has notified the directors of its findings and has agreed to provide them with an opportunity to respond to FMA's proposed claim before civil proceedings are filed. The agency has yet to say if any charges will be made.
"FMA's role as a publicly-funded litigant, acting in the public interest, necessitates this announcement to keep the market and investors informed," said FMA Head of Enforcement, Belinda Moffat.
Strategic lend large amounts of money to property developers and investors in commercial, industrial and residential property in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands.
Loans were made through term loans, bridging loans and development and construction loans, in a mixture of first, second and third-ranking facilities.
In August 2008 Strategic placed a trading halt on all its securities and iIn December 2008 went into Moratorium.
In March 2010 Strategic went into receivership.
To date the receivers have distributed to secured debenture investors 10 cents in the dollar. The receivers have launched civil action against Strategic directors and are now engaged in settlement discussions with the directors on a without prejudice and confidential basis in accordance with a formal process.


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please let the real Cabral speak,not you fake-jokers
this is what Antonio wrote:
"...Second, the time when i said Lopes taked EPO it wasn´t a doping substance (as Jerome confirm it). Third, Lopes didn´t use it with direct connection with progressing performance, but with kidney treatment.
It´s nowdays, the case of many runners that take substances for wealth treatment and desase treatment."
"..What banned list? Excuse me, with al respect but you are a ignorant at this respect. Lopes used EPO it when it was dicovered a decade (or so) before his best performances, 2 decades of first mention at scientific community begins to talk about this new type of drug, and almost 3 decades of beeing a benned substance. So, don´t how you undestand that he use it exclusively for treatment targets and he stop it sooner, that can´t have eny effect on his training capacity or his performances."
so in what period of time did he use it?


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Top pic of McKenzie Westmore and J. Anthony Kosar by Nicole Wilder-Shattuck, courtesy Syfy.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Face Off Episode 505 Critique
As we prepare to watch tonight's episode of Face Off, here is my critique of last week's episode 5 of Face Off Season 5 on Syfy.com. In this challenge, artists had to create a "Mother Earth Goddess character inspired by their own mother." They brought me back as a special guest star to not only introduce the challenge with some advice, but also mentor the contestants with Mr. Westmore and McKenzie during the walk through. I was honored to be asked back on the show for this reason, and it was so cool to see everything from the other side and spend some time with Mr. Westmore and McKenzie. I think that overall everybody did an excellent job with this challenge, incorporating nature in a beautiful way, I only wish the contestants tried bringing the prosthetics onto the face a bit to transform the models face rather than just relying with the model's already pretty features. Congrats to Laura and Lyma, both in top looks with Laura taking the win, and both of them listened to our advice. Watch the vlog critique here:
Be sure to send in your viewer questions for me to answer during these web critiques on the Face Off Facebook page HERE, and watch me critique all the odd numbered episodes of Season 5, returning to critique episode 7. Also, during the episodes all season long on Tuesdays at 9/8c, tweet LIVE with me on Twitter @KOSARTeffects to show our support of the contestants and cheer them on as we all watch together!
Thursday, September 12, 2013
KOSAR at IlluXCon Sept 11-15
Come visit me at IlluXCon in Allentown, PA this week at the Allentown Art Museum, and see one of the largest displays of original Fantasy / Imaginative Realist art in the world! I can't tell you enough how honored I am to be included in this elite group for international artists, the best of the best! I have my sculptures, including Boaris Frankenswine, and Smokey Joe & the Inferno, and others, as well as a few new pieces. I have been juried into the Main Show that takes place all week, one of 4 sculptors selected (one of 54 artists total). There is also the Weekend Salon, which includes 36 additional artists on Saturday and Sunday, and Friday night Showcase featuring 80 additional artists for one night. I have only ever seen pictures of this show, but to see it in person and the scale of these original paintings and sculptures is overwhelming and inspiring. My tables are between the amazing Thomas Kuebler and Vincent Villafranca. I just got here yet I can't wait to get back in the studio to create, I am so inspired! As fantasy art and special effects go inspire the creation of each other, today, Thursday September 12, from 1pm to 4pm, I will be doing a Make-Up FX demonstration, transforming Orbit Art Driector Lauren Panepinto into an Evil Sorceress before she does some portfolio reviews! More info on IlluXCon HERE
Pictures courtesy IlluXCon, and copyright their respective artists.
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Royal Roads
Saturday, April 13 @ 10:45am
We return to Royal Roads University for this fast season opener in 2019. Register today to get in on all the fun.
Cobble Hill
Saturday, May 4 @ 10:45am
It's fast, it's tough, it's got everything all in one! This is Cobble Hill Mountain!
Saturday, June 8 @ 10:45am
We're back to Nanaimo in 2019! We've come back to the Harbour City to show off it's epic trails around Westwood Lake!
Transfer Beach
Saturday, July 13 @ 10:45am
This Summer classic is sure to put a smile on your face! Great trails and even better scenery! Don't forget to enjoy our post race BBQ!
Mt. Washington
Saturday, August 10 @ 10:45am
Want to experience some amazing alpine running? Mt. Washington has it all! Beautiful views and course that will challenge all abilities!
Mt Tzouhalem
Saturday, October 19 @ 10:45am
It's blast to run in the Tzou! Mt. Tzouhalem packs all the best single-track and downhills you could ask for!


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Brookdale Flagstaff
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Brookdale's mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve with compassion, respect, excellence, and integrity. We provide Assisted Living and Memory Care for seniors requiring assistance.
From Phoenix: Follow I-17 N to W Forest Meadows St in Flagstaff; Turn left onto W Forest Meadows St; Turn right onto S Woodlands Village Blvd; Destination 2100 S Woodlands Village Blvd is on your righ


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Many investors, including Paul Tudor Jones or Stan Druckenmiller, have been saying before last year's Q4 market crash that the stock market is overvalued due to a low interest rate environment that leads to companies swapping their equity for debt and focusing mostly on short-term performance such as beating the quarterly earnings estimates. In the […]
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Panoro Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: PML, Lima: PML, Frankfurt: PZM) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Panoro Trading (Cayman) Ltd. ("Panoro" or the "Company") are pleased to announce that they have received the ninth Early Deposit payment of US$750,000 as part of the Precious Metals Purchase Agreement (the "Cotabambas Early Deposit Agreement") with Wheaton Precious Metals International Ltd. ("WPMI"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM.TO) (WPM.TO), in respect of the Cotabambas project located in Peru. The principal terms of the Cotabambas Early Deposit Agreement are as described in the Company's press release on March 21, 2016, whereby WPMI will pay Panoro upfront cash payments totalling US$140 million for 25% of the payable gold production and 100% of the payable silver production from the Company's Cotabambas Project in Peru.
VANCOUVER, Sept. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp. ("Wheaton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has joined the United Nations ("UN") Global Compact. Launched in 2000, the UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world, with more than 9,500 companies and 3,000 non-business signatories based in over 160 countries. As a participant, Wheaton has committed to voluntarily aligning its operations and strategy with the ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and to take actions that support broader UN goals, including the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Precious metals stocks have been on fire over the last few months, and you don't have to dig deep to know why. Essentially, investments like gold and silver represent safe-haven assets during times of uncertainty or turmoil. With the raging U.S.-China trade war, along with multiple geopolitical flashpoints, there's plenty of both descriptors to go around.Primarily, one of the biggest catalysts for precious metals stocks to buy is the inversion of the yield curve. Specifically, the yield for the longer-maturing 10-year Treasuries dipped below the yield of the shorter-maturing 2-year Treasuries. Therefore, what we have is a nonsensical economic condition: a riskier (based on time exposure) asset offers less reward than a more stable or predictable one.That kind of circumstance invites investor fears, which is bullish for precious metals stocks to buy. However, what could really send this commodities sub-segment to the moon is the Federal Reserve's response.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsNaturally, the central bankers don't want this circumstance to continue; otherwise, no one in their right minds would buy 10-year Treasuries. First on the Fed's agenda is to flatten the yield curve. And at this point, that can only be accomplished by cutting benchmark interest rates further. Theoretically, this should drive down the 2-year Treasures' yield below the 10-year bonds. * 10 Companies Using AI to Grow But will this work? I'm not a central banker so I'm not an expert on this topic. But what I do know is that such actions are inflationary. And based on the present fiscal and economic circumstances, this is the only lever the Fed can pull.In layman's terms, gold and similar commodities will moon. Thus, here are eight precious metal stocks to consider. Barrick Gold (GOLD)Source: Shutterstock Precious metal stocks such as Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) have certain risks that the underlying physical bullion markets do not; namely, the human element. Therefore, it pays when loading up on commodities-based stocks to buy to consider a heavier allocation toward established, stable names. With a long history and a market capitalization nearing $34 billion, GOLD stock certainly qualifies.Aside from its sheer size, what I like about Barrick is its quality of international exposure. Although geopolitical risks in their African projects exist, for the most part, the mining company is exposed to stable administrations. We're talking names like Canada, Chile, Australia, and the U.S.Plus, GOLD stock is bringing home the goods for stakeholders. On a year-to-date basis, shares have jumped over 46%. And since the beginning of June, they're up 51%.Ordinarily, I'd avoid such technically hot assets. However, GOLD stock is likely riding on unprecedented series of fundamental tailwinds. Newmont Goldcorp (NEM)Source: Piotr Swat/Shutterstock Many investors understandably avoid precious metals stocks because of the reputation of speculative mining projects. But like any sector, it's the quality of the individual company that matters. And with Newmont Goldcorp (NYSE:NEM), you have the provenance of nearly a century of experience. Thus, even if we see the return of a bear market in the metals, NEM stock will probably stick around.But I'm almost certain that such pessimism is far out into the future. For the near-to-intermediate term, Newmont Goldcorp should attract significant investor dollars. On a YTD basis, NEM stock has gained over 16%. That may not sound like much until you consider that since the beginning of May, shares have jumped nearly 35%. * The 8 Worst Stocks to Buy Before the Trade Turmoil Cools Off Moving forward, I see strong gains ahead despite the already impressive performance. The majority of Newmont Goldcorp's projects are located in the stable regions of North America and Australia. Four projects are in South America, while only two are levered to Africa. Therefore, even if geopolitics rears its ugly head, NEM stock should find significant insulation. Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)Another top name to add to your list of precious metals stocks to buy is Agnico Eagles Mines (NYSE:AEM). While some of the top-tier miners have some exposure to geopolitical risks, AEM stock is arguably almost completely insulated. I say this because Agnico Eagles has mining projects only in Canada, Finland, and Mexico. None of these countries strike me as dangerously unstable.But what really stands out about AEM stock is that the underlying company does not engage in forward gold sales. Forward sales are commonly used in sectors like commodities to help businesses predictably flatten the target assets' volatility. However, with Agnico Eagle, the eschewing of forward gold sales is a long-standing policy. Thus, buying AEM stock gives you full exposure to the gold spot price.In prior years, that was a raw deal. But at this juncture, this is exactly what you want. Already, the gold price has shot up over $1,550. Just a couple months ago, it was under $1,300. And with nothing indicating a headwind to this run, AEM stock gives you cheap exposure to the yellow metal. Royal Gold (RGLD)Although it's an incredibly hot name right now, Royal Gold (NASDAQ:RGLD) is an interesting play. And in my opinion, RGLD stock still has significant upside remaining.Most precious metals stocks to buy in the mining sector are risky because of the unknown. This is especially true for companies specializing in gold exploration: sometimes you hit pay dirt, and sometimes you don't. Because of the unpredictability involved, these investments can be incredibly volatile. But with RGLD stock, the underlying company mitigates the wildness through its streaming business model.Instead of actively mining for metals, Royal Gold instead has streaming and royalty agreements with miners. Typically, a company like Royal Gold will pay an upfront fee in exchange for future deliveries of a particular asset. * 7 Tech Industry Dividend Stocks for Growth and Income Because of this inherent risk mitigation, RGLD stock has outperformed many other physical mining-centric organizations. For instance, on a YTD basis, RGLD shares have skyrocketed nearly 61%. With bullion markets likely headed higher, Royal Gold might still be a bargain. Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM)If you're looking to precious metals stocks for protection in the markets, it's natural to only focus on gold. However, as my sit-down with commodities expert David Morgan illustrates, silver has tremendous potential right now. As proof, since my interview with the godfather of silver investing, the target metal has shot up over 18%.Of course, the silver spot price is more volatile than gold. But if you want exposure to this exciting metal but with some risk mitigation, consider Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE:WPM). Formerly known as Silver Wheaton, WPM stock is no longer just a pure-play silver equity. However, the company still enjoys one of the biggest silver streaming businesses in the world.As I mentioned above for Royal Gold, WPM stock is intriguing for this streaming model. Unlike every other mining outfit, Wheaton doesn't have the associated onerous overhead costs. Management knows what their outlays are because they are negotiated ahead of time. That's a huge plus for WPM stock because pure miners operate under a cloud of uncertainty. First Majestic Silver (AG)Source: Shutterstock In my view, silver is the cryptocurrency of precious metals stocks to buy. Although it has the same monetary fundamentals as gold - silver was at one point "real money" - it also seems to have a mind of its own. Nevertheless, for me, the outsized potential for silver is enough to accept the risks. If you have a similar mindset, you should take a look at First Majestic Silver (NYSE:AG) and AG stock.For starters, First Majestic Silver lives up to the hype of precious metals stocks levered to the white metal. Since January's opening price, AG stock has soared over 91%. And since the beginning of August, First Majestic shares have popped up over 14%.As I've mentioned with the other sector players, I don't like to engage such strong momentum. But I keep going back to the Federal Reserve's inability to do anything but cut interest rates. That's inflationary for gold and should be exponentially so for silver. * 7 Stocks to Buy Down 10% in the Past Week Finally, on a fundamental note, First Majestic primarily focuses on Mexico's mining market. Close to home and a vital U.S. trading partner, I don't foresee major problems there. Therefore, AG stock also provides some measure of geopolitical insulation. Sibanye Gold (SBGL)Source: Money Metals via FlickrSibanye Gold (NYSE:SBGL) has significant operations in South Africa, which is both a blessing and a curse. Obviously, South Africa is exceptionally endowed with natural resources, including multiple robust gold mines. That naturally bodes well for SBGL stock. But on the flipside, the country's class and race dynamics have caused substantial conflicts, including mining-related labor strikes.Recently, such strikes over job losses and pay cuts have negatively impacted Sibanye Gold. As a result, SBGL stock hasn't seen the explosive returns that other precious metals stocks have witnessed over the past few weeks. Nevertheless, Sibanye has serious potential, as judged by its explosive YTD return of over 110%.Now, you might say that among this sector's stocks to buy, superior options exist. However, very few companies have the kind of robust exposure to the other precious metals, platinum and palladium. In particular, palladium is an incredibly rare commodity and Sibanye is the world's second-largest producer of it. Thus, I like my chances with SBGL stock. Norilsk Nickel PJSC (NILSY)Source: Shutterstock I'm going to be completely blunt: Norilsk Nickel PJSC (OTCMKTS:NILSY) is a ridiculously speculative name among precious metals stocks. Therefore, I wouldn't buy NILSY stock unless you fully understand that you're taking a gamble. Even then, I wouldn't allocate all of my "stupid" money on Norilsk.With these caveats out of the way, I'm still very intrigued with the potential upside opportunity in NILSY stock. Russia has the largest stockpile of palladium in the world. As such, Norilsk Nickel is the world's top producer of this rare commodity.Why am I so big on palladium? First, it's incredibly rare. Up until recently, one troy ounce of palladium was worth more than the equivalent size of gold. And while the yellow metal is on a run due to global economic fears, palladium still has a chance to regain its crown.That brings me to my second point: palladium has multiple uses and should be a relevant commodity in the 21st century. The metal is both resilient to atmospheric influences and is extremely ductile. These properties lend themselves to high-tech usage, which is why I'm even considering NILSY stock.As of this writing, Josh Enomoto is long the physical precious metals mentioned in this story. 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So many things out there that I never knew existed.
A discovery makes it clear why someone first believed in reincarnation--There are just too many cool things out there to do and be for one lifetime.
Thanks to the Ephemera Fest, I learned about the existence of "zines." They are these artistic booklets of pictures and words, put together in thematic ways. All I know is that, in this world, there was something I'd never experienced before, and it made me realize that I've become too domesticated in my little place in the spinning system.
I used to be a risk-taking, book-devouring, new-trying explorer and now my days consist of what I will eat and what part of the house I will clean. It's enough to make a grown woman cry and cry and cry.
I want to laugh and learn. I want to go places and do things--real things--that others are doing. Maybe that's why I write. I can live hundreds of lives through my writing. Each time I begin a new book it is a version of reincarnation.
Maybe this time I'll get it write :)
But what am I missing? Never stop learning is ingrained in me. I couldn't stop even if I wanted to. Yet, documentaries on TV aren't the same as living the experience. How do I do it though? I've got responsibilities and compromises to make. How do I get out there and experience this life I've been given? How do I make it matter? I'm not necessarily talking about leaving a legacy. How do I make my life fulfilling?
My grandmother knew hers was fulfilled because of the family she loved and the love she received in return. Man, I really miss her.
Maybe I'm just hitting a crisis stage. I didn't get the job. So what? So, now, if I want a position like it, I have to go out of my comfort zone and find some place else. That's a good thing, right? Then, why does it feel so wrong?
I think I stay in my comfortable world for fear--not of the unknown--but of the known. There's an adjustment period with change, and I'm afraid this time won't be an easy switch.
The only thing missing is my courage. Oh, and funds. No funding for the wild, new, and crazy things either. :/
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Yesterday, I gave you the division breakdown. Now let's see what I think will happen to the Conference at large, and how the playoff seeds will be.
1. San Jose
At my other blog, Second City Hockey, I picked the Canucks here. I've decided to change that to have the Sharks just pip them for top spot. The Sharks only have to deal with one other taem that's worth anything in their division, Los Angeles. I think Anaheim, Dallas, and Phoenix will take huge steps back this season, meaning a lot of easy points gobbled up. The Sharks made a couple of interesting moves, and while they're not as good as some would have you believe, they do improve the team. Martin Havlat, when he's in one piece, is one of the more exciting players around. Problem is, he's never in one piece. But some kids they have will be a year older and improving.
2. Vancouver
They won't be as good as last year, but this is by far the worst division in the NHL and they will feast like a grizzly at a company barbeque. They've pretty much stood still from last year, while the Sharks and Hawks have caught up. Ryan Kesler and Mason Raymond are going to miss large parts of the season. And that Game 7 loss in the Final will affect them more in playoff time than all their wins before it. But that won't matter in the regular season where they can rack up the points.
3. Hawks,
Written a little about them.
4. Los Angeles
Maybe the most talked about team in the offseason, all the bills of promise come due now for the Kings. A loaded defense, a trade for Mike Richards, promising kids, and two really good goalies. This is the year the Kings deliver on it all and announce themselves as a real problem for the West and NHL.
5. Detroit
And their final stand will fall against the new rising power in the West, Los Angeles.
6. Nashville
For no reason other than wonderful coaching and players sticking to a system, the Preds worm their way into the dance again.
7. St. Louis
The only thing that's kept the Blues back the past two years are injuries and a boatload of kids who didn't know how to be pros. You can only cross your fingers about the former, but they're working on the latter. A bevy of rugged scoring forwards, the Blues might be the most unpleasant team to play against. They get it right this year.
8. Anaheim
One line and a good goalie sneaks the Ducks in at the last minute, but that's all there is here. They'll have Columbus nipping at their heels, but the Jackets simply awful defense will hold them back.


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Having moved to Zurich it would seem whilst giving up old bad habits due to geography I have developed new ones. Lets say that I like most Paddies had tendency to overuse the old spreadable deliciousness that is Irish Butter. Not a problem here however as Swiss butter is more akin to tasteless smeg and has not become a staple in our refrigerator. Huzzah! The flip-side of this is mayonnaise on the continent is so delectable that I am developing a slight addiction. Husband's tearing of a piece of bread and handing it to me sees me reaching into the fridge to pour a dollop of my Thomy mayonnaise on top (that's all I need) and scoffing it down. Sometimes I even just pour a little on a spoon and swallow. I've stopped looking at Husband now whenever I do this but I can feel his eyes piercing the back of my skull with judgement. I don't care.
It's a slippery slope though, I envision my future one where I begin purchasing industrial size tubs of the stuff and eating it with my hand. The weight will pile on, I'll start wearing muumuus, I won't be able to see my penis anymore and I'll cry all the time because I can no longer fit through the door frame. Ok seriously, this now needs to stop!
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Derek and I love to watch movies together. It's a great way to not only relax and let our worries go for a while, but it almost always it leads us into great discussions, which in turn prolongs our "couple time." Win, win!
I just discovered that another film is being released (today!) from the creators of God's Not Dead. I am excited!!!
I'm so thankful for all of the great Christian movies that are being released these days. It's been so hard to find good, clean movies to watch in the past decade – much less faith based movies that are well done – so I am truly grateful to see the influx of these family friendly films.
I love movies based on faith, because it reminds me that I need to be diligent in keeping my priorities straight. So many times we take for granted the fact that we have the freedom to express and live out our beliefs, that we fall into a ho-hum attitude, and our Christian walk becomes lukewarm or sometimes even non-existent. How sad that must make our Creator!
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Yesterday, as did hundreds of other authors, I sat by my phone, desperately hoping for a call. I didn't get one. (Okay, my husband called to ask what color paint I wanted in for the dining room, but that didn't really count. 😉 ) Slowly, I watched the finalists for RWA's RITA award appear on my computer screen, and didn't see my name.
That was a little sad. This was the first time I'd entered, and I'd thought RADIANT DESIRE had a shot. It didn't sell thousands of copies, but it got really lovely reviews, and I had the feeling that if the judges read the book, maybe they'd score it high enough for it to final.
But at the end of the day, as I scrolled through the list of names, I had a little relevation. None of the names were from small presses. They were all Big Six publishers and imprints–Grand Central, Avon, Ballantine, etc. Being the analytic type, I mused on that a little, and why that might be.
Here's what I came up with:
It could be a basic law of percentages.
I don't know how many authors from small presses entered, compared to the Big Six, but I suspect we were a minority. Entering the RITA is expensive: $50 for the entry fee, and then you have to buy and ship five copies of the book. That can run you in the nature of $100, particularly when you have a small print run, so your book isn't set to mass-market prices. Many of the Big Six publishers foot the bill for that. Small presses–and small press authors–can't afford it.
But even if small presses are percentage-wise, a smaller portion of the entries, I would think percentages would put at least one or two small press books on there. So that doesn't ring true for me.
It could simply be coincidence that there's no small presses on the list. However, I think this happens every year. So I doubt that as well.
It could be quality. That's the next most obvious answer. Those small press books just aren't as good as the Big Six. The small presses get the leftovers that weren't good enough for NY.
I tend to doubt that, as well. Without being too defensive, I'll tell you about RADIANT DESIRE. I wrote this book for NY. My agent adored it and was eager to sell it. We submitted widely, and had a lot of the same response from editors: this is a lovely book, but it doesn't fit the paranormal sub-genre. Paranormal readers want dark, alpha male stories, not stories about humans and faeries. We don't think we can break it out of the midlist.
Determined not to leave my book under the bed, I went to Entangled Publishing, a small, boutique publisher with an eye for quality and a willingness to take stories that didn't fit squarely into the mainstream. I had a fabulous developmental editor, Libby Murphy, who made the book shine. Entangled's incredible cover guru, Heather Howland, created a gorgeous, ethereal, beautiful cover that has been universally adored.
So, modesty aside, I don't think it's quality. I've never believed that there happen to be exactly as many "top tier" books as there are slots for publication by the Big Six. I believe there are fantastic, wonderfully written books that don't fit into an editor's list, or may not have the potential for a huge, NY market. They may never find a home in NY. They may find it with a small press.
Yet after dismissing percentages, coincidence, and quality, what's left? What about prejudice? Do the RITA judges mark down small press books simply because they're from a small press?
Let's assume right from the start that RITA judges are smart, well-read, well-meaning people, many of whom are themselves published by the New Publishing (e-books, small press, etc.). I certainly don't think they deliberately mark down a small press book. I do think, however, that it influences their score–in several ways.
We judge RITA books with a single number. I believe that number really comes from our gut. I bet if you asked a RITA judge to mark a book after the first two pages, and after reading the entire book, the scores would be remarkably similar. And I think the name of the author on the book, the publisher of the book, and the look of the cover, has something to do with that gut reaction. I think books that were enormous hits, written by popular authors that received top scores from reviewers, get a better gut reaction than books no one has heard of. If you settle in with a book with "NY Times Bestseller" on the cover, you probably start out with a different scale in mind than if you settle in with an unknown small press book. Or if you crack the spine of a book from Ballantine, and you know dozens of people who were rejected from Ballantine, you probably unconsciously assume the quality of this book must be good, to have gotten past all those gatekeepers along the way to publication.
It's natural. It's inevitable.
And as you start reading, there's a good chance that book is going to have emotional appeal. There's going to be some quality to the book that attracts you the same way it attracted a NY editor and publisher. I don't think it's as simple as saying the book is going to be higher quality than a small press book–I've already said I don't think that's the case. But this book has been carefully chosen as one that has the highest likelihood of appealing to the biggest number of romance readers possible. So the deck is stacked in its favor.
And isn't that the point of publishing?
The purpose of the RITA is to "promote excellence in the romance genre by recognizing outstanding published romance novels and novellas." I think it's natural for sales, gut feeling, and emotion to play into that determination. I don't think the RITA can or should be some unemotional measure of "writing quality"– I think it must embrace feeling, emotional reaction, and broad crowd appeal. And based on this, I think an enormously popular book, and yes, a book published by a Big Six house, will have a better shot at winning a RITA.
So I'm not saying a book with a smaller audience can't final in the RITA. Many of them do. I'm also not saying it's not fair that a small press book is much less likely to final.
I've just realized it's part of the nature of the contest.
It should be — it's part of the nature of publishing.


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Meet Leslie, Your Enchanted Gardener
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Leslie Goldman, "Your Enchanted Gardener," Plants Seeds of Success for super Ripe People and their Dreams. Leslie is a noted ceremonialist in the eyes of Mother Earth and a full time blogger. He records his ongoing activities and mystical adventures on the Plant Your Dream Curezone (13 million page views) and he writes about his Projects and Sponsors as part of the Non GMO, Organic & Fair Trade Shopping Guide on Plant Your Dream Word Press (1 million page + views).
Leslie travels in a 1968 Volkwagen van, a celebrity in her own right. A conversation starter, this classic 68 is on The Enchanted Garden Mobile's Journey to Win Back Our Sacred Seeds. Leslie is called California's Johnnie Appleseed. "Their" mission–he and his vehicle- is to alert Rare Seeds, individuals living out their soul purpose, to the power that comes from growing out original heirloom seeds. Growing these seeds honors biodiversity of the gene pool and keeps vibrant the unique cultural history carried forward in each seed. Growing these seeds reconnects us to our own #RareSeed nature and showers us with plant Blessings.
Leslie is equally inspired tending a few Seed Dreams of his own and others on the 1/3 acre land he shares with others within walking distance of San Diego State University. He names the property an Enchanted Garden intentional Community and its latest projects is the Enchanted Garden Rare Seed Outpost and its centerpiece, the #SacredSuccessCircle where he tend dreams.
A long time Food Activist working with local organic farmers in San Diego. In 2015, he intends to again travel as he did in 2012-2013-2014 to be a teacher at the National Heirloom Expo in Santa Rosa, a gathering place for #RareSeed Seed Freedom advocates.
His introduction to health principles came with training from Dr. Bernard Jensen (1908-2001), an elder in the natural healing arts who inspired him to "Keep The Dream Alive!" That dream is that natural healing and natural health is possible befriending Nature's Original Technology. Leslie is equally inspired by Edmond Bordeaux Szekely (1905-19790, co-founder of Rancho La Puerta, that began as the Essene School of Life around WW2. Both men introduced him to a foundation in health that bridges centuries of understanding the ways of nature.
Food Reform in America
Leslie's current work is dedicated to Food Reform in America through seeing ancient wheat, Job's Tears, and other heirloom plant friends as teachers. He is cultivating a grassroots movement that is Outgrowing GMO through Winning Back Our Sacred Seeds. As a ceremonial, Leslie's personal testimonial is that we are in an emphatic relationship to nature and her plants. The influence of plants as well as our behavior impacts climate. This can include bringing rain even in the midst of drought when we acknowledge seeds as sacred and when we plant them with intention.
Leslie was given a United Nations Peace Medal for the work he would do in his lifetime by then Under-Secretary general Robert Muller around 1983. That work continues as he openly blogs about his personal journey, breakdowns transformed into breakthroughs, and campaigns to inspire the awareness that we are ALL ONE love, growing in the same pot, HIs inspiration has touched many.
The book "The Ultimate Gardener," The Best Experts' Advice for Cultivating a Magnificent Garden with Photos and Stories (HCI, 2009) credits him with six photos. The dedication says, ""To Leslie Goldman, The Enchanted Gardener, for planting dreams and seeds of inspiration. To all those who garden and for those who dream to have a garden one day."
His deep passion to influence the growing out of biodiverse culture is focused through his work with the Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Collection and its Northern California home, the Petaluma Seed Bank. The Baker Creek collection contains more than 1600 @RareSeeds varieties that belong in the hands of Rare Seed gardeners.
As Rare Seeds grow these varieties, we reawaken our awareness that the Earth and the Soul are Soil mates so Plant Your Dream, says Your Enchanted Gardener. Leslie Goldman.
Plant Your Dream Campaigns
The umbrella for Winning Back Our Seeds is his Grow A Healthier Pizza Campaign. and his out reach in his 68 VW Van. The Enchanted Garden Mobiles Journey to Win Back Our Sacred Seeds.
2015 Campaign Projects that guide his journey include Seed Dreams to advance Open Access to Food for All, and Open Access to Food for All Pollinators. At home, he roots the dream for The Enchanted Garden Intentional Community through Projects that include the Enchanted Garden Rare Seeds Outpost, and The Enchanted Garden Pantry, The Pantry introduces and cheerleads for sponsor's products he uses and recommends; Their popularity advances Outgrowing GMOs through creating communities of interest in these beneficial contributions from Rare Seeds. His neighbor community includes nearby San Diego State University where his dream is to increasingly work with the e3 "cream of the crop" environmental advocate students, as well as selected on-campus and off-campus athletes who use the facilities.
His outreach in San Diego includes weekly work at the Farmers' Market, primarily the Hillcrest Farmers Market, Sundays 9-2 pm, and he supports the College Avenue Farmers' Market, Wednesdays 3-7 pm, within a block of my home.
The National heirloom Expo September 8-10, 2015
Baker Creek @Rare Seeds produces the Annual National heirloom Expo, this year September 8-10, 2015. Leslie is a speaker there. as well as opening and closing ceremonialist. and eworks with the youth who attend the Education and Fun Day Activities, this year Sept 10, At the show he gifts the children with Baker Creek Rare Seeds, and is advancing awareness of his own forthcoming Baker Creek Seed packets. Leslie teaches that we can regain our beat with nature through growing heirloom seeds including Kamut® Khorasan Ancient wheat and Job's Tears, two important rare seeds for these times. For beginner gardeners Leslie also teaches about Keep The Beet Media Star, The World's First Talking Beet Plant. He recommends getting a beet from a local organic farmer, planting it in a pot of fertile soil, keeping the beet and eating the beet grains that will continue to grow.
Leslie Shares Blue Ribbons from the World's Fair of Pure Food
As a member of the Baker Creek family, Leslie on his travels acknowledges notable projects, products and produce that he feels are worthy of a blue ribbons from the National heirloom Expo that is called The World's Fair of Pure Food that are included in the Plant Your Dream Blog Non GMO, Organic, and Fair Trade Shopping Guide. Here is one recent story from the Shopping Guide, Julie Cattrell USA Aspirant inspires "Sal Suds Goes to the Olympics."
Enter the Enchanted Garden Mobile and his Managerie of Favorite Plant Friends
Leslie Goldman with Keep The Beet 2010 at City Farmers Nursery. One Beet, Many Pulses. ALL-ONE Love A focalizing element of his travels both locally and on the road is his classic '68 VW van, The EG Mobile. That Campaign is called The Enchanted Garden mobiles Journey to Win Back Our Sacred Seeds
Leslie's Facebook Pages…
Leslie maintains numbers od Facebook pages for himself and contributes to numbers of others. He posts daily on Facebook here. and frequently post Albums of often very special photos that he considers Images of a World at Peace. The Plant Your Dream Blog is his take, Recording a History of Peace on Earth. The 68 Mobile transports a traveling Plant your Dream Seed Dream Pot where those he meets are invited to garden their intentions, planting @RareSeeds to foster their own #RareSeed nature.Among his most esteemed plant cohorts his Keep The Beet Media Star, The World's First Talking Beet Plant. One of his fastest growing Facebook pages is the Dr. Bernard Jensen Facebook page. Leslie was an editor for this acclaimed elder of the natural healing arts, and american father of the non invasive art and science of Iridology, a tool to see internal states through iris markings.
The Grow A healthier Pizza Starter Kit
Much of my Food Reform Teachings are expressed on recycled Pizza boxes. These documents include the Enchanted Garden Club Membership and the Sacred Seed Prayer. Both these are part of his ongoing inspiration to create a Grass Roots movement of inspired gardeners to Outgrow GMOs through Winning Back Our Sacred Seeds. This is the essence of what is called the Grow A Healthier PizzaStarter Kit.This wordy packet needs a facelift before going on for production by the Baker Creek Heirloom Seed CompanyThis package needs a new facelift before it goes to Baker Creek for Production as one of their Seed Packets.Say these words when you Plant Your Dream
Thank you for supporting our Spring, Summer and Fall 2015 activities. and Art Gifts. Together we are planting #OpenAccessToFod for All! & Winning Back our Sacred Seeds! June and July, we will be focusing on work at home at the Enchanted Garden Intentional Community as well as participating in Sacred Seed Gatherings at various locations. How Fast Can A Dream Grow? ~As Fast as a Blade of Grass! The harvest of ancient KAMUT® Khorasan wheat began June 10, 2013. I honor each seed of the Harvest and where it goes on the Plant Your Dream Blog.
"I am your Mother Earth. You are my pride and joy. I am the sparkle that was in your father's eye when your mother first looked into his eye and they made you from my substance. I had something in mind when I inspired your mother and father to touch each other. I am your Mother Earth. I made you to speak for me. I made you to speak for me now. I made you to know this earth as your home."–From the Rebirth of Mother Earth, Leslie Goldman, Your Enchanted Gardener
Being a Member of the Enchanted Garden Club is a Natural Birthright. Leslie Plants Seeds of Success for Super Ripe People and Their Dreams. He Sees and Seeds various humanitarian campaigns that his spirit calls him to address. Leslie writes daily on the Plant Your Dream Blog on Curezone.com. Plantyourdream.net is a sponsor site. Finished Chapters of the book, "Grow A Healthier Pizza" are linked here
The Art Gift Program is another Fundraiser
In the last year, I set in motion Art Gifts as Projections toward fundraising. I have given 24 x 36 Art Gift canvases to inspired and inspiring individuals and institutions, such as the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine San Diego, as well as the Petaluma Seed Bank, and Frey Organic Winery. This is the basis of part of his funding for Campaigns, including projects at home and on the road.
The Kelly Shea Art Gift
"How Fast Can a Dream Grow? As Fast as a Blade of Grass!" is one 24 x36 Art Gift. This was presented at #ExpoWest to Kelly Shea, a government outreach liaison from Horizon Organics. Kelly has advocated for GMO Labeling, and inspiring future generations of organic farmers. he is a major support to GMO education advocates.
Art Gift to the Petaluma Seed Bank
"How Fast Can a Dream Grow?" also was gifted to the Petaluma Seed Bank and hangs behind the cash register. Individuals who would like to support The Enchanted Garden Projects can make contributions and be noted on the Plant Your Dream Blogs as contributors to these Art Gifts to the designated individuals and Institutions.
Art Gift to the Frey Organic Winery
Another current Art Gift canvas says "Plant A Seed! Grow A Whole New World!" This Art Gift is intended to inspired Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Awarness. It was given to Katrina Frey in 2014 to as a #SeedDream to inspire the growth of Biodynamic Farming and Gardening, as well as Support the growth of Biodynamic Products coming into the marketplace. This Art Gift was inspired by Peter Dukich, a dedicated Biodynamic Elder who made biodynamic compost for more than 50 years.
Funding Projects at home and for the National Heirloom Expo
Leslie Describes his Funding Projects for Stabilizing his 1/3 acre home site and his projected August and September travels and tour, and lists his National Heirloom Expo #SeedDreams on his #PlantYourDreanBlog WordPress site, Winning Back Our Sacred Seeds with Leslie Goldman National Heirloom Expo 2015.Leslie Goldman at the Luther Burbank Home and Gardens, 2012. That's me! I aspire as Your Enchanted Gardener to plant Success for Super Ripe People and their Dreams. I admire Luther Burbank very much. This is my work in the world.
Leslie Goldman at home at the Enchanted Garden, age 65, the rocking chair i am sitting in is currently broken. I look forward to its repair, sitting in it, in my old age, once I get there, telling stories to kids about how through the people I knew, loved, and with who I planted dreams, we brought in 1000 years of peace that they are now enjoying. I am now 67 as of May 2015
LINKSBIO NOTE UPDATE MAY 20, 2015WINNING BACK OUR SACRED SEEDS, THE LIFE CONNECTION STORYin process…May 20, 2015WINNING BACK OUR SACRED SEEDS, NATIONAL HEIRLOOM EXPO MATERIALS FOR 2015A TRIBUTE TO THE FREY FAMILYWhy Frey Wine Belongs on the Top Shelf where Great Wines are Sold!NATIONAL HEIRLOOM EXPO SPEAKER PAGETO BE ADDEDCHEWING ON FOOD SAFETY: A NATIONAL CONVERSATION IS NEEDEDHUFFINGTON POST2014 ACTIVITIES


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The Supplement: Tutorphil's 'Visitations' (Part 1)
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Now there is no excuse for you not having a Blog M. Gomm.ReplyDelete
I can only imagine the stir these images would have caused at the dawn of photography when phantasms and ghosts flitted from the celluloid.
These images have a certain rorschach test quality, what can you see in the vortices and wormholes. To me they bring to mind Dr Who, Stargate, Terminator etc. Connections to other worlds is Phill an inter-dimensional wanderer I wonder?
These images are beautiful! Looking forward to Part 2 :)ReplyDelete
Wow these are great!ReplyDelete
After commuting to london everyday lately I see a lot of graffiti that makes no words, they're just pointless tags. But these- They look like 3D versions in a one time only moment, they look great, last no time at all and don't ruin the surroundings. As if you've tagged yourself in the air but in an intellectual way instead..... If I'm making any sense while I'm this tired :)
Beautiful! :)ReplyDelete
I follow Nat's point. :]ReplyDelete
It feels like someone or something has just landed and you are about to ask , what's next? As if these images captured the turning point.
Such pleasing images, especially the bluish ones!
CGI was used! 'Cool Glowey Items'. I like the three where the night sky and stars are visible, they look like embryonic wormholes.ReplyDelete
Wowwwwww! I want to meet these visitors! :DReplyDelete
These are awesome. They feel like brush strokes.ReplyDelete
Ethereal results. The brown and white ones look painterly while the orange one looks like fireflies. The blue ones look celestial and aquamarine. Really cool.ReplyDelete
Nice words, you lot - ta very much! :DReplyDelete
These are like 3d paintings Phil. Having seen them being captured only adds to the mystery. Almost impossible to predict how these are going to come out. I love that you stayed on the spot and allowed the Orbs to just sit in the corner of the image for some of them. Massive success, the horsebridge needs a visitation from these asap... PReplyDelete


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After a few days of twitter rants, questions floating and endless memes about the skill of Drake's pen. The Toronto ambassador steps in the booth and clears the air as he lets us is on a few thoughts crossing his mind.
"Cops are killing people with they arms up and your main focus was trying to harm us."
The OVO Sound general tends to move at his own pace, that smooth delivery throughout shows his admitted quiet cockiness to match his stance of "We eating, they ain't about to starve us". Nobody really expected the release but we all knew the wheels were turning in some way, he didn't get "Jimmy to put 20 million on it" without knowing what he's out here doing.
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