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131: A Rite of Alchemical Fusion of the Demiurgic Mason and Sage (Pentacles of East and West)
Here is a Rite of Alchemical Invocation, fusing the Demiurgic Opposites of Blue-Violet Mason or Trickster (the Tarot "Wheel of Fortune") and Orange-Yellow Sage or Scholar (the Tarot "Chariot"). An imbalance in the Mason's Understanding results in excessive Rebellion or Melancholy; an imbalance in the Sage's Wisdom results in excessive Conformity or Lunacy. Properly balanced and fused, they form the Monadic Divine Holy Sister (Or Grandmother), KAELhI-MAERh.
This invocation is best used within the East and West Pentacles (generated by the Rays and Subrays in Opposite relationship), particularly the West Pentacle's North-Northwest point in Crystal-Month of Early-Winter: Sage's Death (ca. December 5-7), and the East Pentacle's South-Southeast point in Planet-Month of Early-Summer: Mason's Death (ca. June 4-6).
The Rite is best used during the corresponding hours of 10:50 P.M. to 11:00 P.M., and 10:50 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
"Armorum Rex" is the the Body-Temple's King of Arms, Officer of Fire; "Praelata" is the Prelate, Officer of Water; "Ostiarius" is the Usher or Door-keeper, Officer of Air; and "Cancellaria" is the Chancellor, Officer of Earth. "Decanus" or "Decana" is the Dean, Officer of the Quintessence.
If used in Early-Winter at Sage's Death (ca. December 5-7), the celebrants should form a pentacle with the Decana (Dean) at the Western Point (Mid-Fall Equinox), the Cancellaria (Chancellor) in the North-Northwest (Taurean-Equinox Capricorn), the Praelata (Prelate) in the Northeast (T-E Pisces), the Ostiarius (Usher) in the Southeast (T-E Gemini), and the Armorum Rex (King of Arms) in the South-Southwest (T-E Leo).
I trace the Pentacle of the West from the North Pillar of the West Gate of Mid-Fall, to the Northeast Angle of Late Imbolc, to the South-Southwest Angle of Late Summer, to the North-Northwest Angle of Early Winter, to the Southeast Angle of Early May, to the South Pillar of the West Gate of Mid-Fall.
If used in Early-Summer at Mason's Death (ca. June 4-6), the celebrants should form a pentacle with the Decana (Dean) at the Eastern Point
(Mid-Spring Equinox), the Praelata (Prelate) in the South-Southeast (Taurean-Equinox Cancer), the Cancellaria (Chancellor) in the Southwest (T-E Virgo), the Armorum Rex (King of Arms) in the Northwest (T-E Sagittarius), and the Ostiarius (Usher) in the North-northeast (T-E Aquarius).
I trace the Pentacle of the East from the South Pillar of the East Gate of Mid-Spring, to the Southwest Angle of Late Lammas, to the North-northeast Angle of Late Winter, to the South-southeast Angle of Early Summer, to the Northwest Angle of Early Hallows, to the North Pillar of the East Gate of Mid-Spring.
In either event, the Decana then continues:
UWNh-EIMh! UWNh-EIMh! UWNh-EIMh! KAELhIMAERh, Carver of Wisdom, Mason and Sage of the Body-Temple, and Architect of the Celestial City of Salem, our Divine Holy Sister! KWNhRhI you are, PAERhIKLAEA you are, you of the Diamond Body!
UWNh! UWNh! UWNh! UWNh KWRW KWRWNh! As our Demiurge the Mason, you are our Indigo Lady, you Diamond-Sculptor, Carver, Critic and Crone of us all! Your name is K'ali, is Cailleach, is Coatlicue, is Cybele, is Kiva, is Kubera, is Hecate; is Iekuw, is Kwu-skri, is Tvastri, is Visvakarma, is Krittika, is Nike, is Nicholas, is Loki!
(Armorum Rex)
You are reborn in Star-Month at Mid-Summer Solstice at the maturation of your mother, the Amber Sage!
A fortnight later in Summer-Wane your mother helps you shine at your Epiphany as the Indigo Orbs!
In Crystal-Month at Winter-Start you betrothe the Violet Smith and at Winter-Wax, you offer the conformist eye of Amber Sage, your mother, to divine wisdom and are bound to your quest for the Sapphire! On the third day you marry the Violet Smith!
A fortnight later at Mid-Winter you achieve the Sapphire, and attain the World Diamond and the Crystal crown when your mother the Amber Sage descends into the Underworld! Thus is her elitist conformity healed by your earthy craft!
You mature in Metal-Month at Mid-Winter, when you attain the Pewter and your daughter, the Amber Sage, is reborn!
A fortnight later at Winter-Wane, you help your daughter, the Amber Sage, shine at her Epiphany!
In Planet-Month, after your daughter the Amber Sage betrothes the Yellow Creator, she gives your right buttock and foot unto divine understanding at Summer-Wax, and upon the death of your rebellious melancholy, your daughter and son marry on the third day!
A fortnight later at Mid-Summer, your daughter the Amber Sage is crowned with the Lunar Crown as she helps you to ascend into the Overworld! Thus is your rebellion healed by her wisdom!
EIMh! EIMh! EIMh! EIMh PIRhI PIRhIMh! As our Demiurge the Sage, you are our Amber Lady, you Scholar, Enlightener, and Wisdom-Giver of us all!
Your name is Lyrrh, is Pralaya, is Philhippei, is Pwll, is Arianrhod, is Luna, is Selene, is Soma, is Daksa, is Meirh!
You are reborn in Metal-Month at Mid-Winter Solstice at the maturation of your mother, the Indigo Mason!
A fortnight later at Winter-Wane your mother assists at your Epiphany as you gain your Silver Ring!
At start of Planet-Month at New Summer, you are betrothed to Yellow Creator, and a fortnight later at Summer-Wax you offer the rebellious buttock and foot of Indigo Mason, your mother, to divine understanding, and are bound to your quest for the Moon! On the third day you marry Yellow Creator!
A fortnight later at Mid-Summer you attain the Moon, the Body of Wisdom and the Lunar Crown as your mother the Indigo Mason ascends into the Overworld! Thus does your wisdom heal her rebellion!
(Armorum Rex)
You mature in Star-Month at Mid-Summer, when you attain the twelve Amber Orbs and your daughter, the Indigo Mason, is reborn!
A fortnight later at Summer-Wane you help your daughter the Indigo Mason shine at her Epiphany!
In Crystal-Month, after your daughter the Indigo Mason betrothes the Violet Smith, she offers your eye unto divine wisdom at Winter-Wax, and upon the death of your conformist lunacy, your son and daughter marry on the third day!
A fortnight later at Mid-Winter, your daughter the Indigo Mason helps you to descend into the Underworld as she is crowned with the Crystal Crown! Thus is your elitist conformity healed by her earthy craft!
UWNh-EIMh! UWNh-EIMh! Mason or Sage; Sage or Mason: As the one matures, her shadow is reborn; as the one triumphs, the other dies. Heaven or Earth, Light or Dark, Above or Below: If we favor the one or the other, we too are bound to birth, death and rebirth. Therefore let us marry Heaven and Earth together, that as the Divine Architect we be anointed Mason-Sage forever after the order of KAELhIMAERh, Sister of Woman, eternal and immortal! So may it be.


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Nicole Westbrook performed her truly atrocious, over-produced song "It's Thanksgiving" on Access Hollywood, gaining her another
15 2:30 minutes of anti-fame. While I don't completely understand parents paying for their bratty kids to create silly, over-priced tracks by ARK Music, I'm not going to argue against it — do what you do. However, singing the song live for a few minutes of fame seems to send the message that you really don't need talent to get a bit of attention.
Going on Access Hollywood is OBVS something a seventh grader would get excited about but something about the whole thing bothers me. Ultimately Nicole and ARK alum Rebecca Black are just having a bit of fun but the one really cashing in is Patrice Wilson, the mastermind behind it who knows he can capitalize off people making fun of these cheesy videos.
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Featured Trail: Redding Spy Rock Loop Ozark Mountains Arkansas
This 8.5-mile loop trail is located 18 miles north of Ozark, off Arkansas Highway 23 and was featured in Backpacker Magazine, so I am told, some years back. You will get a beautiful drive through the Ozarks on your way to the trail head at the Redding Campground. The trail itself is just a little over 6 miles but there is a side trail you will not want to miss that will take you to Spy Rock.
I did this one early October and there was still a lot of greenery on the trail but there are likely benefits to hiking it in any season. I could see fall and winter making a nice time to hike during leaf off and especially after a good rain as there was a lot of potential for waterfalls when I was there. The campground itself does not have any services except toilets that I noticed. The trail is somewhat maintained but I would bring a map (see link below) to be safe as the markers were a bit dated and faded and I had a hard time locating them once the sun started to set.
Starting from the campground, head east. You will come to a trail sign that directs to west or east trails and you can choose which route to take for the loop around. I took the west trail and it was pretty good as it kept Spy Rock a little past halfway for the hike and offered a solid rewarding view. You will come out of the woods to cross the state highway 215 and then immediately head back into the woods for a semi steep climb up the ridge. Once up the ridge you will hike along the edge of the bluff for a while with some very nice and very quiet views of Spy Rock and Bowden Hollow. The one thing I can definitely say about this hike is that it was QUIET. Very peaceful, and very relaxing! You can really hear yourself think on this one.
You will eventually come to an old forest road. Cross it and then reenter the woods. I got a little turned around here because the trail on the other side of the road was not well marked. It is not a direct crossing but a little staggered. If you are climbing up what would normally be a creek bed/water fall when wet (as I did) then you are missing the trail and need to go up the road about 15 yards.
Remain on the trail and the side spur to Spy Rock is well marked with a sign. You have to take this. Spy Rock has an awesome mountain vista view of the valley below. A lot of campers through the years have fashioned a nice camp sight here too so if you are camping this is a good location. There are some good spots here for hammock campers and a nice burn pit already made. When I was there I noted that a collection of tools had even been developed and was taken care of by campers as they came through. If you use them please pay it forward and keep them looking nice and protected.
Spy Rock is a good place for a little break even if you aren't camping. I took a chance to do some writing there and then moved along. Once you retrace your route on the Spy Rock Spur get back on the loop and continue in the direction you were going. You are going to pass a junction to the Ozark Highland's Trail pretty soon. If you are up for a side trip and have the time this is a nice turn to take, otherwise stay on the trail.
Continuing on the loop you will soon pass a creek whose water availability varies with the weather and next you are going to be back at highway 215. The crossover is a little staggered. Once you make it you will be in a pine forest of the river bottom and almost done. The trail in this area is very hard to make out so stay aware if you are hitting this after sunset.
My two cents on this trail are 1) don't miss Spy Rock and 2) don't do this one in a hurry. I am not sure what it is about this one but it seems especially given to solitude compared to many others in the area. Take advantage of that and move down the trail slow and easy.
Anyone out there know this history of Bowden Hollow or Spy Rock? I have hunted the web and the books I have and can't find anything out there. I would love to hear from you if you know.
Directions to trail head: I 40 to Ozark AR. Go 14 miles north on Hwy 23 and right (east) on Hwy 215 to the Redding Campground. The trailhead is in the south west corner near the Mulberry River.
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Aguero open to English move
Sergio Aguero says he would be happy in England or Spain after stressing his desire to leave Atletico.
By Phil Seery
Last Updated: 15/07/11 10:58am
Sergio Aguero has revealed he would be happy moving to England or staying in Spain after reiterating his intention to leave Atletico Madrid.
The Argentina forward, who has been strongly linked with Real Madrid this summer, as well as Chelsea and Manchester City, confirmed on Thursday that he is looking for a new club.
Juventus are also thought to be chasing his signature, but that option now appears less likely.
He said: "I have made clear in my statement that I do not see myself at Atletico.
"I will seek the best for me, I know that my representatives are working and for now I don't want to think about it. I will do something after the Copa America, when I am able to think calmly.
"But if I said I saw myself at Atletico, I'd be lying. I'd prefer to play in Spain or England, those are the two best countries."
The 23-year-old would not rule out a move to Atletico's city rivals Real Madrid, insisting his current club was "his place of work" and that his only true loyalty was to his first professional club Independiente back in Argentina.
Aguero told Radio La Red: "I don't see myself (staying) at Atletico. I could not go to Racing (Club de Avellaneda) because I am (loyal to) Independiente. I arrived there aged eight and I want to retire there. But Atletico has been my place of work in Spain.
"I have given everything for the shirt and I have had a lot of fun but as far as my future is concerned, don't bet on anything."


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perfume, braclet, necklace.
How long have you been together if it's been more than 6 months I say get her a silver necklace something enduring. How does she act toward you is she loving and doting or is she sexy and sensuous. If loving and doting then a delicate heart charm would probably be appropriate if sexy and sensual a crystal in the shape of a heart of a teardrop. These are just guesses mind you but I suppose you could kinda play the card of letting her choose.
Jewelry can be tricky...if it's too extravagant she might feel inadequate about her gift for you. Watch what she wears and keep it simple. No rings, unless you are that serious.

Does she have a hobby? You could safely go that direction - that will show her that you pay attention to what she likes to do.

Avoid gift cards. They spell "I had no idea what to get you and I only spent 10 minutes to thinking about it".

Write something lovely for her. That might be the favorite part!
You could always go shopping with her and see what she gets excited about. Go to a few different cool stores. Go to a jewelry store and say you need to get something for a sister/cousin... and see what catches her eye :). Go to a few jewelry stores if you're not finding the right one, ha. If you go with jewelry that is. Think deeply about her personality, her likes and dislikes and pick what you feel will be the best, most heartfelt gift!
A simple necklace maybe? silver preferably as gold is a bit much for first Xmas gift then maybe some little things like music cd, a book and a xmas stocking with things lke fluffy socks and silly little gifts like that.

Don't go OTT, she will be embarrassed, stick to what you know.
Pay attention to what she likes...her interests...and make it something genuine. Something that shows you made an effort and didn't just pick some random thing. Personally, I don't like jewelry...but that is just me...I would rather have the money that you spend on jewelry go towards a nice romantic dinner, or weekend getaway...
dontt get a ring, she will get cofused so get something that is sweet like her and tell her you love , if she dosnt like the gift she should like the thourt
Jewellery is always appreciated but try to make sure you get something that matches her. For example if she always wear silver thing don't go for gold.

Keep it something simple as then she can wear it with most things.

Do not go for a ring as that could cause confusion about the message you are sending and also you would need to know her ring size.

Earrings or necklaces are usually your safest bets.

And don't forget a card, a simple note to say you care in your own words is often worth more than the present.
Jewelry is nice, if she's into that. Basically the key to gift giving is figuring out what she appreciates and cares about. Does she have a passion or a hobby? What types of music does she like? Maybe you notice she loves wearing fluffy socks lol i dunno! I wouldn't worry about it overly so though. As long as you put forth an effort I'm sure she'll love whatever you get. Even you don't get her anything ya know.. it's your guys's love that matters, not material presents. :)
a nice ring, necklace, gift card to the store she shops at the most.
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by life last year….
I took more than one break from blogging….
but the final kick in the old arse came recently
when I was chatting with a family member….
very kindly,
these are the ideas that keep me awake at night!!!
I'm a sick woman…..
but then just proceed as normal
using products in your pantry….
I don't actually measure all this stuff
but just in case you're obsessive or something……
baking soda about 1 cup
Don't do the next step until your kettle has come to a boil…
when it has, turn it off and then
pour in the vinegar…
it will bubble all up out of the drain and then go back down…
all that bubbling is loosening stuff in there..
when the bubbling stops, pour in the boiling water
yes, the whole thing…
done…clean drain…
If it's your first time
(I'm sure you'll look back on it fondly…as we all do)
you may need to repeat the process…especially if it's a bathroom sink…
they tend to have LOTS of sticky stuff in there…
soap, makeup, hair products, toothpaste
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If there is one word with which we can summarize the beauty of Buddhist thought, that word is Dharma. We cannot read a book about Buddhism without encountering this term, yet its definition is as slippery as its appearance is ubiquitous. In which sense is Master Han Shan using it when he talks about pursuing the Dharma in order to transcend life and death?
Everything in the universe is subject to change. There's only one exception: death always follows life. Isn't it strange that people haven't noticed this, that they conduct their lives as though they're going to live forever, that death is nothing to worry about? Of course if they really want to live as long as they obviously expect, they'd better pursue the Dharma. Life, death, and change itself are transcended in the Dharmakaya."
If there is one word with which we can summarize the beauty of Buddhist thought, that word is Dharma. We cannot read a book about Buddhism without encountering this term, yet its definition is as slippery as its appearance is ubiquitous. In which sense is Master Han Shan using it when he talks about pursuing the Dharma in order to transcend life and death?
Of course we all know we're mortal, but how many of us choose to live with that knowledge, in full consciousness, day by day, moment by moment? Only the few who are truly enlightened. The rest of us unwittingly fight to distract our attention from the reality of our short lives: we attach ourselves to a career, seek friendships, join social groups, keep occupied with sports or hobbies or sex or reading, eating, talking or watching television -- anything to help us forget that we are mortal and that our existence in this world is so sadly brief.
But when the knowledge of death presents itself to us consciously and fully we are led inevitably to a final act of surrender. What we surrender is the unsustainable fight against what's real; through surrender we find salvation and we discover Dharma, that state of awareness that frees us from fears that arise from an imagined separation of self. Of all the definitions Han Shan could have used, he chose the most difficult one: the Dharma of this changing universe. He never studied physics and knew of no nuclear structures but he could observe the constancy of change and this, he decided, was one way in which we could transcend Samsaric Change and enter Nirvanic Permanence.
It is perhaps useful to look at a few of the more common definitions of Dharma -- doing so may help clarify Han Shan's meaning.
In its most ordinary sense, Dharma refers to things that are, of themselves, independent of our judgments. For example, a fried egg is a fried egg no matter what we might think or feel or believe of it. This notion of "fried egg reality" is outside our limited senses of taste, touch, smell, sound, sight, and thought. In Buddhist terminology, we would say it is outside the skandhas, those groupings of forms comprised of the material, the sensual, feelings, reflexes or instincts, and conscious acts such as thoughts. "Fried egg reality" is a transcendental reality, one that can only be visited directly with the mystic's inner eye. To the rest of us, it challenges the imagination to consider that there may be something beyond our interpretation of reality, something that does not depend on our senses to exist, something that is outside our mind's literal and temporal modalities. To act in accordance with Dharma, in this sense, is to act according to a higher principle or Law, one that is above our personal interpretation and evaluation. We might access "fried egg reality" exactly as we would access anything in the Platonic realm of Perfect or Ideal forms. And in this sense, also, we find our "nature in and of itself," that we are sentient beings, and privileged to be so. In addition, Dharma means that it is our duty to fulfill this nature in accordance with the specifications of that ideal. To do less than that is to immerse ourselves in samsaric illusion by limiting ourselves to frail sensory definitions. And this is exactly the problem: those senses are inherently limited. Even our thoughts are dependent on all previous thoughts and experiences and are thereby as limited as any other sense perception. Seldom do we break through these barriers into the realm of originality, the realm of genius, which already, by its name, seems a strange and mysterious spiritual state.
In the second sense of the term, Dharma is the law, the truth conveyed by the Buddha Himself. These are his teachings and when we follow them we follow the Buddhadharma: the path of virtue and righteousness that we recognize as the Eightfold Path: Right Understanding, Right Thought, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Meditation. The Buddhadharma gives us the law and we follow it. This brings us back to the meaning Han Shan had in mind when he spoke of a universe in flux; for through contemplation of this Dharma, we are able to distinguish Shakti from Shiva, Illusion (or Maya) from the Eternal; the changing from the changeless: we begin to understand life and death as elements of this flux and consciousness itself as the divine Will that is aware, permanent, and unmoved.
To Han Shan, to understand the ephemeral nature of phenomena (dharma-things) as they slip into and out of existence, and to understand the Logos of Power and that which obeys the Law through its very act of changing, was to apprehend Dharma in its most sublime meaning. Here, in what physicists still call "flux," we can begin to appreciate Master Han Shan's words. By looking inside the nature of this flux and not simply at the external manifestations, that part that we experience with our senses, we begin to transcend the very nature of change itself and thereby experience directly a changeless, formless, and timeless reality. In this reality we make a fully conscious discovery that we are immortal, i.e., that we are not separate, distinct, "individuals" but more like a hologram of which any fragment contains the whole. The entire universe is likewise "contained" within even the smallest part.
So, taken together as meaning ultimate reality -- as truth conveyed by the Buddha's teachings, and as righteousness, virtue, and duty -- Dharma means, simply, "reality." Not the reality we westerners tend to think of in empirical terms, as "of the senses" and of knowledge and memory, but rather as described by St. John of the Cross as the complete and total Reality that combines what cannot be known by the senses and mind with what can be known, i.e., the eternal and the ephemeral.
Our western approach to understanding reality has traditionally been through the study of science. We refer to the action of Dharma as Power -- the forces that create, in time, the "10,000 things" as Buddhism quaintly describes the myriad changing objects of the material/energy world. We then refer to the rules that govern the way that this Power is directed as Law. Together, they are one inseparable unit -- Power and the Law Power obeys -- for we note that forces are not self-directed, that they conform to the habit of behavior, i.e., to physical Law. While we admit to not knowing all the laws, we have no doubt that the material universe conforms to clear and concise rules of both predictability and unpredictability. So accustomed are we to this, in fact, that we tend to take the connection between law and its enactment for granted. We think of an airplane, for example, kept aloft by both the burning fuel (power) and by the lift created from the resultant wind or propulsion. The laws that govern the plane's takeoff and lift and keep it airborne are the laws of aerodynamics. Come safe landing or disaster, the plane can violate neither these laws nor the essential connection between Power and Law, a connection which is not phenomenological, but mystical.
It is in this intermediate realm that physics meets metaphysics: the interplay of Shiva and Shakti. Out of this, consciousness new insights have led physicists into new areas of exploration such as quantum physics, chaos theory, and string or M theory, each of which, in their own way, acknowledge this cosmic dance of the dharmas.
One of the earliest examples of a "flux dharma" in our western culture appeared in the literature of the early Greeks: "Everything is made of smaller things so there must be a smallest. We'll call this fundamental constituent an atom." Of course there were no laws governing the behavior of these atoms -- they were simply there in our minds to explain the existence of matter in ways that enabled us to conceptualize this nebulous thing called matter. The atom fit this need in the psyche for hundreds of years until, during the conclusion of the 19th century, revolutionary scientific thought and experiments from people like Michelson, Röntgen, Becquerel, Thomson, Plank, Millikan, Rutherford and Einstein overthrew the notion of an atom as the fundamental constituent of matter and set the groundwork for today's indescribably complex science, a science replete with distinct physical laws.
Yet the scientific community, at large, still seeks to find the lowest common denominator -- the smallest "building block" that it hopes will lead to a Grand Unified Theory, one that will explain the behavior of all phenomena and consolidate all the known laws into one. Some theorists think it may come from Superstring Theory, or M-Theory, which considers all matter to be, ultimately, composed of exceptionally small, string-like multidimensional "bubbles," whose shapes, or properties, are dependent on the specific resonance, or energy-state, of the string. The mathematics that describes these strings tells us that they do not exist in our physical universe, the universe of the senses, but cross over into multidimensional spaces which can only be concieved through complex mathematics, or exceptionally deep intuitive insight.
We have conceptualized the fundamental building blocks of matter to be so small, in fact, that we no longer have any tangible sensory input (e.g., from experiments) to even hint at a scientific validation of it. We are told by the experts that there is not enough raw energy on our planet to allow us to test Superstring theory with present technology. But Dharma says it doesn't matter since the quest of finding the Grand Unified Theory in Superstrings, or any other model of any kind, is like the proverbial dog chasing its tale. We're still stuck with outward manifestations which, while no longer limited to our sensory perceptions, are still limited to our mental ones. Thoughts, too, are part of the skandhas... the "heaps" of mechanisms and patterns by which we perceive and appreciate the illusions of the changing universe.
The Dharmakaya, literally, "truth body," is the principle that governs phenomena and is one of the three bodies comprising the Trikaya in Mahayana symbolism. Although physicists acknowledge that reality cannot be perceived directly by the senses alone since the senses are limited to functioning within three-dimensional space, they often fail to acknowledge that the mind, itself, and the thoughts and theories it construes, are limited in the same way. Yet something new has been evolving in recent years that is leading some scientific theorists to reconsider the old propositions of traditional scientific inquiry and lean toward a more intuitive approach toward an understanding of reality, an approach that begins to dovetail with venerated mystical spiritual practices, like Chan.
Michio Kaku, in Hyperspace, has suggested that Superstring theory can be considered capable of being validated based on its intrinsic beauty and mathematical elegance alone, rather than relying on the more traditionally accepted sensory "observables." He further conjectures that this "beauty," in and of itself, may be the underlying essence of reality. And Itzhak Bentov, who wrote in everyday language about the relationship between phenomena and consciousness in Stalking the Wild Pendulum, has added a new twist, bringing the Dharmakaya directly into the equation: "Our objective reality is composed of a void filled with pulsating fields. If we stop the pulsations of the fields, we get back to the absolute."
It doesn't require an understanding of modern physics to pierce the veils of the mind and get a glimpse of the Dharmakaya, yet science does show the Dharmakaya's footprint to those whose minds are adequately freed from constraints imposed by models and knowledge. When we see all physical and mental forms as constantly changing, the mind gains the ability to either grasp or release any of those forms. We see our friend, Sally, on the street one day and identify her as the same Sally we saw five years ago at a party, but, in fact, since that time most cells in her body have died and been replaced with new ones ... is she really the same Sally? The microcosmic flux may be less easily seen in the macrocosm on our time-scale, but it is only our degree of perception that is the limiting factor. We must even be careful when we say "I think …" when our thoughts are equally subject to the vagaries of change.
This changing universe is what must be transcended in order to gain independence from change itself. It is a mystical journey rather than one of the mind or body. And how we venture out on that journey is the domain of the numerous mystical traditions that have been preserved for thousands of years by many of our great world religions.
While conventional physics allows us to define the problem of Dharma, it doesn't allow us to solve it. Physics remains self-limiting in describing reality simply because it is constructed from our limited sensibilities and reasonings. We are all in our own "Black Box" from which our enlightenment wishes to free itself, but cannot, simply because the methods we so often use to try to free it are confined to the scope of the mind. So we turn to alternate methods. Many of those we look to are rooted deep within the symbolism of ancient yogic traditions dating back several millennia; some of them have embedded themselves in our Chan tradition.
A glance at some photographs of art objects (2600-1900 BC) excavated from the ancient Indus River Valley civilizations shows us the time-honored symbols of Buddhism: the wheel of the Dharma; Shiva (Law/Yang/Logos/Male) sitting alone and Shakti (Power in the form of the tiger/Yin/Eros/Female) standing. We note also that words accompany these icons, and we can only imagine that they are sacred words . . . mantras. The elephant, for example, suggests Airavata, that is commonly depicted on the earth or root Chakra, the abode of Shakti, and is associated with the mantra Lam, the aindra-bija or sound element of that Chakra.
Of the most time-honored traditions in all Buddhist schools and many non-Buddhist schools alike, there is a common and highly esteemed practice for the spiritual inquirer who seeks deeper insight and understanding into the realm of the Dharmakaya: sound. The Surangama Sutra alludes to the notion that even the Buddha taught techniques of sound meditation as his own preferred methods for entering the Dharmakaya.
Sound meditation techniques encompass a wide variety of forms, from chanting various mantras and scriptures, to listening to the pulsating rhythm of the heart. Some techniques are more common than others depending on the specific school or sect; in the Chan tradition we acknowledge all forms as legitimate but emphasizing that it is the effort of the will to concentrate on sound that holds the key to success.
In order for the mind to transcend duality, it must first, through sheer will-power, become self-aware and view the macrocosm in the microcosm. It must engage the universal eye of Pure Consciousness: the Will behind vibration. It must discover the connection between Power and the Law Power Obeys. This is the Doctrine of Recognition: through practice of these techniques we transcend the illusion of fixed physical forms and perceive directly the flux of the Dharmakaya. The mind's inner eye no longer sees birth and death, but the essential nature of change itself.
While the Mahayana describes ultimate reality in terms of "voidness", the Doctrine of Recognition formally refers to it as Parispanda, a divine pulsation of consciousness or, as Paul Muller-Ortega describes it, as "the ecstatic throb that stirs the stillness of the absolute." Sound meditation through the chanting of mantras is the chief vehicle used to achieve the state of liberating wisdom, a state in which the practitioner becomes one with Shiva (Pure Consciousness).
While this model may be highly evolved and complex, it differs on the surface from the traditional Mahayana techniques used to bring the devotee to union with the absolute … but, model aside, the absolute is the absolute regardless of how we choose to describe it and regardless of the model we use to find it. It remains that sound meditation is an important and powerful vehicle for us as we move toward what the Buddha called supreme enlightenment, the abode of the Dharmakaya.
As a reminder, the success of any spiritual practice depends upon our willingness to follow steadfastly the particular model or approach used. Our Chan practice begins with humility, devotion, and a deep desire to move beyond our existence as pre-programmed, conditioned beings in a constantly changing, shifting world of forms, feelings, and thoughts. Whether we look at Kashmiri Shaivism, Kundalini yoga, Roman Catholicism, or traditional Zen and Daoist mystical practices, we find that the spiritual symphony is scored with mantras and other forms of sound meditations. Through mystical regimens we begin a new journey, one that starts with learning to concentrate the mind … one that guides us into ever expanding levels of awareness.
Sound meditation remains one of the most valued techniques and is still taught in Chan monasteries all over the world. We can illustrate the technique with a mantra: Om, mani padme hum, "the jewel is in the lotus." We begin by taking a natural and relaxed deep breath. As we exhale we say the words of this mantra slowly, hanging onto the "mmm" sounds a little longer than we would if we were speaking. We put our lips lightly together so that we can feel their vibration along with the resonance in the skull, jaw, and throat. A low, relaxed voice, is used and the mantra is repeated for a minimum of five to fifteen minutes. If we need to take a breath in the middle of the mantra, we do so naturally, without letting the attention slip away. While there are many levels of meanings to this important and sacred mantra, it offers a practical example of how sound meditation works. With devoted practice of this simple technique, we soon discover the jewel of understanding and the blossoming of Dharma wisdom.


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Jerry Brown on Adoption
"Current law allows the courts in cases of necessity and good and compelling cause to make available information regarding the birth of children who have been adopted.
"This bill would radically change the law to require when both an adopted person and the natural parent each request from the Department of Health information with respect to identity of the other that a meeting will be arranged between the two without any requirement of just cause, without any notification to the adoptive parents and without any judicial review.
"By bypassing both the protection that the courts now provide all parties in this sensitive area and by ignoring the rights of adoptive parents, this bill would have a chilling effect on adoptions and a disruptive effect on family relationships."
Veto Message, AB 4200 by then Assemblyman Bill Campbell, a Hacienda Heights Republican.
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Knit a couple Pearl a couple.
I haven't made any beanies in a couple years. The ones I used to make would have the bottoms that rolled up. I have a bunch of people who want one, but dont like the rolled bottom.
I haven't made any beanies in a couple years. The ones I used to make would have the bottoms that rolled up. I have a bunch of people who want one, but dont like the rolled bottom.
After a day of crocheting me some granny squares... I have decided to try my origanal beanie again... I have worked about a quarter of it already and now I am going to ask for suggestions...
I casted on 92... Any suggestions on how to decrease... the pattern says to:
k1 *k2t knit 11*
k1 *k2t knit 10*
k1 *k2t knit 9*
and so on till I get to about 15 stitches total...
Does this seem right and if not, any other ideas, or any ideas in general?
As I had stated before, I had so many ideas going thru my head that I couldn't focus on one project and see it through. So... I pulled myself together and started on a beanie, because that is what I had initially wanted to make.
I started it on Saturday evening and was flying thru it and then I just started making stupid mistakes cause I wasn't paying attention to the pattern. I tore it apart and started over... I ended up doing this 3 times, just because I wasn't paying attention...
Then I finally get it right and everything and I get to the point here I start to decrease at the top and it just doesn't work. The decreases are not lining up and it's just didn't work...
It should have only taken me 2 evenings to finish this beanie. It's just a simple, nothing but knitting, beanie. Needless to say that frustration is setting in and I tore it up and put it aside for a while. I don't know what went wrong this last time because the whole thing was great till the decreases and I fallowed the pattern to the T.
So... I am moving on from that beanie to another on that I found on knitty.com. It's a very simply beanie and I hope I can make this one work.
Wish me luck.
I only started to learn to knit several weeks ago and I really haven't gotten to far into it. I have basics down pretty good, but the only thing that is holding me back is that I am finding that it takes a while to finish a project. I also just learned to crochet and that is a much quicker medium, but I do enjoy knitting much more.
I'm just going to have to learn to have some patience and not rush it. I have so many ideas running thru my head at the moment that I can't concentrate on just one thing at a time. hehe.
Well anyways... Wish me luck and I hope I can find some help and moral support on here.


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Friends Groups Voice Concerns Over Lack of BLM Employees Dedicated to National Conservation Lands
Last week, forty-three members of the Friends Grassroots Network (FGN) sent a letter to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) leaders in Washington, D.C. expressing concern over the decreasing amount of staff resources allocated to protecting, preserving and enhancing the National Conservation Lands. The letter was followed by a call between three members of the FGN, Steve Ellis, Deputy Director of the BLM and Carl Rountree, National Conservation Lands Director. Joe Neuhof (Friends of Colorado Canyons Association), Sharon Baur (Friends of Joshua Tree Forest) and Josh Ewing (Friends of Cedar Mesa) represented the FGN on the call.
The Friends Grassroots Network is made up of nearly 60 place-based groups, each of which are active stewards and advocates for a local unit of the National Conservation Lands and for the system as a whole. Each day these groups and their volunteers work to protect and restore the National Conservation Lands through education, engagement and advocacy.
The FGN representatives on the call highlighted examples of BLM positions that are currently vacant or consolidated, and the consequences of those vacancies on the land and local communities. Many members of the FGN have witnessed neglect, degradation and abuse of the National Conservation Lands due to a lack of BLM capacity. Steve Ellis and Carl Rountree expressed thanks for the hard work of the FGN and the strong partnerships they have developed with BLM. Ellis and Rountree promised to share the letter and examples with other leaders within the BLM. Click here to read the official letter and examples.
The Conservation Lands Foundation would like to thank the Friends Grassroots Network for their hard work and dedication. We would also like to thank the BLM for their time and attention dedicated to this issue, and for all they do as stewards of the National Conservation Lands.
Cattle in Cedar Mesa damage cultural resources- breaking down walls and coating sites in manure. Despite the support of ranching permit holders and the willingness of volunteers to pay for and construct fences, two proposed by BLM rangers and supported by Friends of Cedar Mesa have gone more than three years waiting for administrative approvals.


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In conjunction with the 2017 PROTOTYPE Festival, NYU Skirball Center presents the N.Y. premiere chamber opera Breaking the Waves by composer Missy Mazzoli and librettist Royce Vavrek. Set in the Scottish Highlands in the early 1970s, the work is based on the 1996 Academy Award-nominated film by Lars von Trier.
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Digital soil mapping in a mountainous area with mixed land use (Humor catchment - Eastern Carpathians, Romania) using soil-landscape systems, fuzzy logic and evironmental covariates
The proper evaluation of soil resources, especially in mountainous areas, is very important for the suitable development of the local communities, which host traditional sustainable agriculture. Nonetheless, regarding the preservation of traditional sustainable agriculture and the introduction of a modern development plan to the area, an actualized and detailed distribution of soil cover is crucial. Soil legacy data is not always available at the right scale and spatial cover. To overcome such obstacles, the most suitable approach is the use of digital soil mapping for supplementing soil information. Sparse soil information is available for the Humor catchment, Eastern Carpathians, Romania, therefore we used a soil-landscape system approach, which when coupled with a fuzzy logic-based assignment of soil to landscape system and a raster GIS representation model of the landscape environmental layers (SoLIM model), allow the continuous spatial modelling of the soil classes. The result was validated against available soil maps and soil profiles and it was shown to better represent spatial distribution of the soil cover, although further work is needed to better sample soils representing local conditions which because weren't predictable in the applied model, were included as punctual occurrences.
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- Illustrated Lyric Sheet for a Song Dedicated to Workers
- The lyrics to a song are illustrated with figures, a sculptural monument and flags.
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Channel surfing the vast cultural wasteland: Barbara Walters puts her retirement on hiatus on Wednesday as she returns for her annual celebration of celebrity, "The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2013" on ABC.
Rather than try and second-guess who Barbara finds fascinating, let's set some guidelines on who ought to be excluded. We'll keep it general: Anyone who twerked. Anyone who allowed someone else to twerk up against them on TV. Anyone caught taking a selfie. Anyone who thought it was news that someone took a selfie. Anyone who would agree to be interviewed as being "fascinating."
More surfing: Crooner Michael Buble returns for his "3rd Annual Christmas Special" on Wednesday. Buble's guests include Mary J. Blige and Cookie Monster.
Michael, it doesn't bode well for a fourth annual when the highest-profile Muppet you can snag for your show wears blue fur and works for snickerdoodles.
And yet more: With a live production of "The Sound of Music" a ratings success for NBC, the network is said to be considering other Broadway favorites.
We survived Carried Underwood as Maria, but please, NBC, don't makes us watch Miley Cyrus and Cookie Monster in "Phantom of the Opera."


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The Homeschooling Family is a Rapidly Changing Demographic ***EDIT***
The demographics of homeschooling parents are changing, writes Kathleen Berchelmann for ChildrensMD. No more is teaching children at home something only done by the religious or those whose homes are too rural to make going to a high-quality school practical. Professionals like lawyers, doctors, and even public school teachers are increasingly turning their back on the traditional in favor of teaching their children themselves.
More than 2 million children around the U.S. are homeschooled, a number that is 75% higher than it was in 1999. And the number is expected not just to grow, but to grow exponentially over the next decade — especially since the advent of free virtual public schools and quality curriculum all around the country.
Even so, the stereotypes surrounding families who choose to homeschool are so persistent that Berchelmann herself hid her own homeschooling efforts from her colleagues for over a year, afraid that she might get tarred with the same brush.
The difficulty was compounded by self-doubt. As a full-time professional, Berchelmann wasn't at all certain that the experiment would pay off.
More in the following link.......... http://www.educationnews.org/parenting/the-homeschooling-family-is-a-rapidly-changing-demographic/
Do you home school?
How many of you actually read more in the link I provided?
I'm sorry they have failed one of your children. :(
Quoting mommaTLC186:
My oldest and youngest go to public school. I just pulled out my middle son (autistic) two weeks ago and I'm homeschooling him. The public schools have failed my 13yr old.
Quoting NiamhWitch:
My oldest is 6. We have been informally homeschooling him since he was 3. My older daughter just turned 3 in January and we have started homeschooling with her as well.Quoting Anonymous:
How long have you been home schooling?Quoting NiamhWitch:
We homeschool. :-)
We have been homeschooling for six years now. I have friends from many different fields of expertise. I love the variety I have found while homeschooling. I have so many great homeschooling friends I can lean on for support.
That is great. :)
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We have been homeschooling for six years now. I have friends from many different fields of expertise. I love the variety I have found while homeschooling. I have so many great homeschooling friends I can lean on for support.


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I found 3 more Rigardo Avatars on my computer... well there all really just different cuts of the same image but they all look great. Sadly I don't know the artist.
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I have/will edited these images into my previous Rigardo Avatar post. Purely for archival purposes, so all his avatars will be together.
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Never would have happened, and not because of the blood loss! Rather she was missing a portion of her spinal cord and vertebrae! Imagine trying to stand up missing either of those...it cannot be done. First off, Jean's torso would have simply flopped over, and secondly, there's no way her legs would've reacted no matter how many mental commands she sent. Sigh...I suppose for storytelling's sake I'll let it pass, but man, when I see those images, it's hard not to think about the issue.
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I've thought the same way as you ever since I saw Clare getting impaled in the gut in the first episode (or was it the second) in the anime (which I saw before I read the manga). In fact, the fact that Clare got the same wound as Jean did told me instantly that Jean wasn't dead and would come back later. Though I did look to see if there was a logic behind the spine wounds and this is what I found.
Spine injures have effected others too though... Helen, Ophelia, Duff, and Luciela too (let's ignore Beth due to the possible effects of the Pole thingy). So let review them all to track the history of spine wounds on Claymores to see if there is a logic behind there ability to walk again. All lived survived the initial wound, except Luciela but that was more to do with her being out of power and being unable to heal her wound. Likely the explain to there survival is that yoki signals/energy doesn't just travel via the spine but can flow through the flesh too and take over bodily functions (such as walking and maintaining a heart beat). So the brain can control the body with Yoki usage even without a spine, though as evidenced by my first two examples a lot of yoki is required to do so.
Also there does seem to be a bit (stress the bit) of logic as to how survives a spine wound and who doesn't. I've noticed 2 factors that effect ones chance to survive... the size of the wound and the size of one's remaining Yoki. (Plus the plot but ignoring that logic it's just two factors.)
Clare spine wound (from chapter 3) was her only injury and we all know Clare does have a reserve of Yoki (like due to Teresa). Now Clare didn't get up and walk after her wound but she does stand up... and soon collapses again. Some of her movements before healing would require a spine. However her movements where slight, so kind of forgivable if you account for her half yoma side. Also she hadn't partially awakened yet, so this might explain why she had to push 30% yoki release to heal herself and why she didn't walk. Also Rubel didn't seem to surprised by the wound... so I can only guess that spine wounds near the gut aren't fatal to Claymores if they have yoki to spare for healing and clearly if they aren't killed after getting the wound.
In the spoiler pay attention to Clare's lower body after receiving the wound... and ignore the text.
Spoiler for Lots of pages from Chapter 3 - Clare's wound to healing:
The next to get a spine wound was Helen, who had at this time partially awakened but she still couldn't walk. She did get up and collapse right away. Also when she was falling after attempting to walk her knees moved to break her fall, so she did have minor control of her lower body just not full control and clearly she had full use of her arms even though the wound was high. Eventually, when watching Clare fight she was clearly sitting up and by the end of the fight she's clearly standing. So Helen was able to heal her wound slowly and stand again but she wasn't able to summon the ability to stand right after regaining consciousness.
In the spoiler pay attention to Helen's upper and lower body (due to her wound being higher on the spine) after she receives the wound... and ignore the text and just pay attention to her body and her limbs.
Spoiler for Helen's wound - to standing again (panels without Helen left out):
This brings use to Ophelia who was able to kill a single digit awakened being, by herself, with her head on backwards (in a literal sense). Which breaks every law of human anatomy, since having your neck broken is in many ways like being beheaded, since signals can no longer travel down the spine to the rest of the body. My theory as to her being able to do this was her yoki's power level. She was fresh, or put another way she hadn't really used any of her yoki yet in battle. So she had her full powers at her disposal, which where considerable, and no other wounds to worry about. Also note, Ophelia waited a bit before going after Clare to fully heal herself and regain some lost power. So this clearly implies that at high levels of yoki power, even offensive warriors such as Ophelia and Jean, can do a bit with a broken neck (aka spine injury). The likely cost of this though is massive usage of ones yoki and the bigger the wound the more yoki required to heal, so healing quickly would be essential for survival. Which is also why Ophelia took the time to properly finish healing.
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The next on our spine injury list is Duff who had a huge portion of his neck blown off. After his injury he seemed to go limp... which is odd when you think about Ophelia but Ophelia's injury was only a snapped neck when Duff had a huge his spine blown away. So now explaining Jean walking gets trickier but isn't flat out impossible, if you don't get too critical of the details. Now Duff also had other injuries besides his neck and had been fighting for a bit... so he had used a large portion of his yoki and his neck wound was massive when Ophelia's was very light in comparison.
Spoiler for Duff's injury to his evac, in the end he looks limp:
Next on our list is Jean but lets skip her and go to Luciela. Who had virtually no yoki left and was near death, which she stated herself... kinda. Clearly she died from her inability to use her own yoki being to sustain her body/life, Raphaela did that for her later...
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Now Jean... Now Clare standing proven that Claymore can stand (even if it's humanly impossible ). Helen indicated given some time they can fully heal high up spine wounds. Ophelia proved Claymores can move after a spine injury, and indicated that her massive yoki was the reason why. Duff and Luciella proved that massive spine wounds can kill or at the least incapacitate even the strongest warrior especially if there weakened enough prior to the wound.
Now Jean was impaled with a much larger arm then Clare was (Yoma girl arm vs Massive Loin arm), so what she had to heal was far greater then what Clare needed to... hence how long she was out of the picture and her comment about it being a fatal wound. Jean was a single digit like Ophelia but not on her level so walking isn't a stretch but surviving the wound was but she didn't. Also Jean had one trait in spades... willpower which likely played a factor in her walking again. Also after Clare impales her Jean seems to be held up by Clare's blades and not standind.
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Now please don't bring up Beth since it's clear the pole creature made her stand again.
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I decided to post my Colored Panel Clare avatar collection (with a few anime pics thrown in) on photobucket. These are just pics I found on the web, so I'm not the artist.
I'm too busy at the moment but in the next week or two, I'll edit this post with the artist of each (like I did with my previous posts)... since I want to confirm the artist for a few of them. That will require some backtracking my web surfing route and since I'm now using a my PC that will be a bit harder.
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Erm, sorry to bother... I'd appreciate if someone could make a sig of Flora for me (:P Choice of picture free, but I'd like the colours to be: black, green and silver. Oh, and her name and title "Windcutter Flora" somewhere. Thanks anyway ^^
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BTW... there is that colored Flora pic on the back of volume 10 is an official colored panel...
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Sadly though my favorite Flora panel isn't among them ... here it is...
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Charming early 19th century English Samuel Alcock 9-piece china dessert set with a wide hand painted leafy border and center highlighted in gilt.
Samuel Alcock started his firm in 1822 at the famous Hill Pottery at Burslem. His ware was very good quality and richly decorated, but because his earlier pieces were not marked, many of his items are attributed to other more popular potters. His firm was very successful in the 1840's and employed over 400 workers. Although after his death in 1848, the firm continued for a while, it eventually sold out in 1860, but his pieces remain hard to find and very collectible to this day.
The set is in good condition with some wear to the gilding and painted enamel. More details are noted below:
2 lozenge shaped bowls: 11 1/4 Length by 8 1/4" Height (one bowl with staple repair to crack, some wear to the gilding and paint enamel
1 shell shaped bowl: 9 1/4" Height by 8 3/4" Width (some wear to gilding and enamel)
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text: Do You Have Faith In Miracles? "This book presents her special connection with the Lord. Many events are uplifting moments that she believes to be miracles or direct communication from Jesus." --Kirkus Reviews "The number seven is believed to be God's perfect number, representing completion. Mary Johnson believes that being the seventh daughter in her family has given her special connection to the divine." --BlueInk Review Can Miracles Really Happen? Can Faith Really Guide Our Lives? Is There A Higher Power? Mary Alicia Guillory-Johnson can attest, unequivocally a yes to all of the above. The minister, counselor, and former local TV host shares her personal stories and insights in a unique new book, Mary the Seventh Girl: Extraordinary Miracles in an Ordinary … [Continue reading...]


text: Eclipse Community Forums - RDF feed https://www.eclipse.org/forums/ Eclipse Community Forums How can I test with selection at PropertyTest? https://www.eclipse.org/forums/index.php/mv/msg/374430/910267/#msg_910267 I use PropertyTest in my project. It work fine with(selection), iterate and test. In this condition, receiver argument of PropertyTest::test() is only one object. But, In my case, I need all collection because of transation. so, I used with(selection) and test, except iterate. But, MyPropertyTest::test() is not called. Also, when I used only test, MyPropertyTest::test() is not called. How can I test with all selection?]]> Byeongwook Kim 2012-09-09T05:16:53-00:00 Re: How can I test with selection at PropertyTest? https://www.eclipse.org/forums/index.php/mv/msg/374430/910850/#msg_910850 iterate element any more. PW ]]> Paul Webster 2012-09-10T13:54:40-00:00 Re: How can I test with selection at PropertyTest? https://www.eclipse.org/forums/index.php/mv/msg/374430/918388/#msg_918388 It's work when I use IStructedSelection type. But I have a another problem. I want to test when popup menu appear. But test is called when item is selected. So I debug. I use CommonNavigator. When I selected item test is called at WorkbenchSourceProvider.fireSourceChanged(). How can I solve this problem.]]> Byeongwook Kim 2012-09-21T01:27:06-00:00 Re: How can I test with selection at PropertyTest? https://www.eclipse.org/forums/index.php/mv/msg/374430/918470/#msg_918470 I use activeMenuSelection as with variable instead of selection. Is it right? But It has a another problem. PropertyTester is called when application losted focus during popup menu is displaying. Why called at that time?]]> Byeongwook Kim 2012-09-21T03:35:30-00:00


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Dean's Blue Hole
"The world's best freediving location."
Imagine a salt-water swimming pool, with warm, calm waters that run 203m (660 ft) deep, populated by snapper, jacks and colourful tropical fish, patrolled by a school of silver-plated tarpon and visited by curious rays, turtles and tiny seahorses. An underwater cathedral festooned with light and life. This will be your classroom, your playground, your sanctuary...
Dean's Blue Hole is the deepest Blue Hole in the world, and the second largest underwater chamber. It is enclosed on 3 sides by a natural rock amphitheatre, and on the fourth side by a turquoise lagoon and powder white beach. Swell and wind don't reach inside the Hole, and visibility is usually between 10 - 30 meters (30 - 100 feet). At the surface the Blue Hole is 25 x 35m (80 x 120 feet), but opens out after 20m (60 feet) into a cavern with a diameter of at least 100m (330 feet) - we still haven't found the edges!
It is still unknown how Dean's Blue Hole was formed exactly, as it is almost twice as deep as any of the other cents in the Caribbean that were formed when limestone chambers caved in from above. One hypothesis is that a much deeper cave slowed and moved upward as its ceiling eroded away.
A school of tarpon hang in the shadows at 20m (65 feet) and friendly turtles sometimes come into the hole for a break from the ocean currents. The coral caves and sand banks on the side of the entrance harbour all kinds of tropical reef life, from tiny shrimps up to groupers and snappers.
CBS News 60 Minutes | "Exploring the depths of Dean's Blue Hole"
Written article here.
Getting Here
It is best to search for flights at http://www.kayak.com with Nassau airport (NAS) as your destination.
Once you have established that route, there are 2 airlines who fly daily to Deadman's Caye Airport (DMC), Long Island from Nassau.
Deadman's Caye airport is about 5-10' from the Blue Hole. DO NOT get off the plane if it makes a stop at Stella Maris airport in the north of Long Island (which is an extra hour's drive).
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When I found myself in a bit of snack slump last week, I came up with this crunchy quinoa recipe to satisfy my mid-afternoon munchies. Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fat, a handful of this crunch sticks with me and tides me over until my next meal. If you've read my book, you know that I'm as devoted a snacker as they come. I wrote an entire section of The Pure Kitchen solely based on healthy nibbles. Eating in between meals keeps me feeling energized and steady-Eddy all day long.
I wanted a chewy, crunchy snack that wouldn't spike my blood sugar, so I chose to sweeten this quinoa crunch with stevia. If you'd prefer to use maple syrup or honey, I'm sure a tablespoon or two of that would work just fine here.
Quinoa, a grain-like seed containing all of the essential amino acids, offers an impressive nutritional profile. Boasting vitamins and minerals as well as fiber, it pairs perfectly with the heart-healthy walnuts and coconut in this recipe. Soaking the quinoa in advance not only helps to hydrate and soften the seeds, but also makes them easier to digest.
Instead of using an egg to bind the clusters together, I whipped up a quick mixture of applesauce and flaxseed to work like "glue." I also did this in my Grain-Free Cranberry Walnut Granola recipe and it worked like a charm.
More crunchy nibbles you'll love:
- Simple Spice-Roasted Chickpeas from The Balanced Platter
- Peanut Butter & "Jelly" Munch from Tasty Eats at Home
- Crunchy Chili Chickpea Chips from Daily Bites
- Carob or Chocolate Coated Almonds from Whole New Mom
Quinoa Crunch
Makes 1 1/2 – 2 cups
Enjoy this healthy snack by the handful or sprinkled over fresh fruit, applesauce, or smoothies for some added crunch. For extra sweetness, stir 1/2 cup raisins or other dried fruit into the mixture upon removing it from the oven.
1/2 cup quinoa, covered with water and soaked at room temperature for 5-6 hours
1/2 cup raw walnuts, pecans, or almonds, chopped
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
15 drops liquid stevia
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Drain the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. Rinse well and drain again, pressing on the grains with the back of a spoon to remove as much water as possible. Transfer the drained quinoa to a mixing bowl and stir in the walnuts, coconut, cinnamon, and salt.
In a small bowl, combine the applesauce, flaxseed, and stevia. Stir the applesauce mixture into the quinoa mixture to thoroughly combine. Spread the mixture out evenly on the baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden brown and crunchy. Cool completely on the baking sheet. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.


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So who won the men's title according to TV broadcasters around the world?
Russian commentators are furious.
NBC(USA) is giddy.
Canada is siding with Evan because their next biggest hope is a 3A-less Chan.
Chinese commentator believes the result is a joke.
British commentators were shocked by judges' decision.
How about other countries?
Hungarian? German? Swedish? Spanish? Turkish? Japanese?
I know Eurosports broadcasted the men's final in multiple-languages. I'm just curious to see what the other countries' commentators had to say about the results.


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Our flashback photo of last week shows Sir John Compton with the island's first Governor Sir Frederick Clarke. The Governor and Sir John had just finished plating a pair of trees in Constitution Park in Castries. On 27 February 1967, Saint Lucia became an associated state of the United Kingdom gaining the right to have its first local Governor. Sir Frederick Clarke is also the father of Lady Janice Compton.
The ladies in our flashback photo this week new nothing of "selfies" yet alone cell-phones and Facebook when this photo was taken. Who are the eight pictured here? Can you also tell us when this photo was taken and what was the occasion.


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What are important components to look out for in a contract?
In reviewing a written contract, there are several things that the parties need to be on the lookout for:
- The identity of the parties. Each of the parties needs to be expressly identified. If you are dealing with a corporate entity, you need to make sure the complete name of that corporation is stated in the contract. The only way to confirm that you have the complete name of that corporation is to call the state agency that supervises corporations to get the complete name. In addition, the contract should expressly identify the position of the person signing on
behalf of the corporation, so that it is clear that he or she is a corporate officer and therefore has the authority to sign.
- Consideration. The consideration must be expressly stated in the document.
- Governing law. It is a good idea to state in the contract what state's law is going to control this contract in the event there is a dispute that arises. This is important if you are entering into a contract with a person or entity that is not based in the same state where you are.
- Time of the essence. A time of the essence clause is significant if you are interested in prompt performance by the other party. If prompt performance is not a big deal to you, then you may not want a time of the essence clause. If there is a time of the essence clause in the contract and either party does not comply with the time requirements set forth in the contract, then that is considered to be a material breach of the contract.
- Survival. The term survival means that if one party to the contract were to pass away before there has been complete performance, then the obligation set forth in the contract would apply to the estate and heirs of that person.
- Modification. It is a good idea to expressly state in the contract that any modification of the contract must be in writing and must be signed by both parties. That eliminates any possibility of there being any oral modification which may be the subject of a later dispute.
- Waiver. A waiver is an intentional relinquishment of a known right. It is generally a good idea to have a waiver clause in the contract that says that the failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this agreement shall not be interpreted as a Waiver of any other default or breach of the same or similar nature. This will help prevent a situation in which a waiver of strict performance of a contract provision on one occasion will constitute a waiver of future breaches by that other party.
- Severability. This term means that if any provision within the agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, It will not effect the enforceability or validity of the other provisions in the agreement. Suppose for instance that a particular paragraph in your contract was determined to be either unenforceable or illegal by a court, that conceivably could invalidate your entire contract unless you have this clause within the contract.
- Assignability. The general rule is that any contract may be assigned unless the contract expressly says otherwise. Assignment of a contract essentially means that you are selling your rights under the contract to another part. For instance, if the contract that you are entering into is a contract for the purchase of an automobile, then you may sign a written contract agreeing to buy that automobile for a certain price. You may then assign it (sell it) to another party unless the contract says that assignment is not allowed. What you ore selling in this instance is the contract, not the car. You need to decide whether want a non-assignment clause within your contract.
- Integration. An integration clause in a contract says that this contract contains the entire understanding of the parties and that the parties expressly agree that there are no oral or written warranties, or relied upon other than what is expressly said within the written agreement including any post-contract discussions (discussions or communications that took place after the contract was signed) are not to be relied on by the parties. The word integration in context means that the entire understanding of the parties is integrated into the one document.
- Attorney's Fees. Attorney's fees are typically only recoverable if expressly provided for in the contract or if provided by statute. You should consider whether you want to be able to recover your fees if a dispute arises and if you do make sure to include an attorney's fee provision within the contract.
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I originally planned this past week to be a 4 workout week because I knew that this week was likely to be a 3 workout week. I'm now having 4 workout weeks be the norm and 3 workout weeks to be rarer instead of how it used to be the other way around. But this week was another one where my body was telling me stuff and I just had to listen. So I had 3 workouts and they weren't all up to my normal abilities.
Monday was a strength day. I knew I'd be going to Disneyland that day, plus I was dealing with some hip pain and nausea, so I decided to walk the entire workout. It was probably a smart choice for me because a lot of the work was longer segments on the hills. I can do running on hills for short bursts, but I definitely can't really do longer running on hills just yet. Most of my walking was at 6, 8, or 10% and it was tough to feel like I was getting a good workout in because I'm so used to running.
We also had one cardio block on the rower and it was a pretty fun challenge. The goal was doing 100 meters in as few pulls on the rower as possible. Doing as few pulls is tough because your brain is telling you to go super fast to get it done. But really you have to take your time and take long pauses at the beginning and end of each stroke. It's an exercise in patience and I'm getting better at it. The goal was to be able to do 100 meters in under 10 pulls and I knew I could do that since on these pull challenges I usually average 10 meters a pull. In the time we had on the rower, I had time to do 4 attempts. 2 of those attempts were at 8 pulls and the other 2 were at 7 pulls. I'm pretty happy with myself with that effort.
Once on the floor, I focuses on heavier weights since my cardio wasn't as good as normal. We did have rowing on the first block with 200 meter rows (I did them between 40-42 seconds each time). The second and third block on the floor was mainly arm work like pull overs, triceps, upper cuts, and raises. And the last block was all ab work like planks, crunches, and toe reaches. Even though I felt disappointed with my cardio, I knew I'd be doing a ton of steps at Disneyland and I feel pretty happy with what I was able to do on the floor.
Wednesday was a run/row day and I was pretty excited about it. I knew it was going to be a very difficult run/row, but it was a great opportunity for me to prove to myself that I've made some really great progress. On the running part, it started with .25 miles, then .5 miles, then 1 mile. And the rowing was 1600 meters, 800 meters, and 400 meters. I had a feeling I wouldn't get through the mile so I put my energy toward the first 2 segments. I was able to run the .25 mile run pretty easily (it's still so crazy to me that running that has become easy to me now) and then I headed to the rower.
I checked my records, and my previous PR for 1600 meters was almost 2 years ago and it was 8:15.2. I had a feeling I could do it in under 8 minutes flat and set that as my goal. Distance rowing is still tough, but I'm getting better at it since we've had some more opportunities for it. And I think the endurance I've been building with my running is helping my rowing too. I tried to not focus on the rower while I was rowing because I knew I'd be on there for a while. I finally looked down at around 6 minutes thinking I would be close and I was much closer than I thought I could be to being done! So I decided my new goal would be to go all out for the end and maybe be able to take a full minute off my 1600 meter row. I think I was in a bit of shock when I was done.
I did just over 1:02 faster than my old PR! That's pretty insane and I think that it was a really great time for me. I knew I'd PR on my row, but to think I could PR by that much is mind-boggling. I was pretty exhausted after that row, but I still wanted to do my best on the next running segment. I'm not sure how I did it, but I managed to run the entire .5 mile run too. I did the 800 meter row in 3:27.5 which is less than half the time it took me to do double the distance so that was pretty great too. And I only got started on the mile run by the time it was time to switch.
The floor work had an interesting set up. There were 4 blocks and the first 3 blocks all started with a minute of timed work like squats, pushups, and rowing on the straps). After that, we had about 4 minutes to do 2 different moves. The moves after the timed work was mainly arm work and a lot of it was rowing (which seemed mean after doing so much rowing during the run/row). The very last block on the floor was timed ab work like crunches and leg lifts. We also had a 90 second plank hold to finish which felt pretty easy considering all the plank work I did in my challenge last month. I'm happy that planks have gotten so much easier for me and I'm excited to see what other plank progress I'm going to make soon.
Friday was another run/row day but it was also a strength day so that meant hills. I originally planned to do all the running as running and it started off great with a .5 mile run which was at a flat road treadmill (which is 1%). I actually was able to get my speed up and did it at 4.7 mph instead of my usual 4.5 mph. Next was a 450 meter row which I wasn't too worried about since I was focusing on the next run segment.
Next was supposed to be .4 miles at 2% and I assumed I'd be able to do it. But my body was saying otherwise and after less than a minute I had to switch to power walking. It was disappointing because I was so set on running, but I'm really learning to be patient with myself and knew it would be best to not run. My body was hurting from some hip pain plus I had eaten too much the night before (more on that in a future post), but I was hoping that I could overcome that. But once I started walking I was feeling better so I know I made the right choice. I did the 350 meter row, the next run segment (as a walk again), and just had enough time to finish a 250 meter row when time was called. I didn't get all the way down the run/row assignment, but I got almost done which is pretty good for me.
Once on the floor, I again wanted to do heavier weights because I felt like I had to make up for what I didn't do on the treadmill. We started with lateral lunges and I was able to use 20 pound weights in each hand. It wasn't easy and I had to take breaks, but I got through the entire set. I did my front raises with 15 pound weights (usually I use 12 pounds) and I even used weights for my hip bridges and scissor kicks which I usually do without weights. In the second block, I wasn't using much heavier weights than normal, but I didn't go easy on myself either. And we ended with a core blast with a medicine ball and I went for the 10 pound one instead of 8 pounds. I felt like I really made up for my lack of running with weights.
Leaving Friday's workout, I had every intention of making it on Saturday. So I probably didn't go as hard for that workout than I would have if I had known I was going to skip Saturday. But Saturday morning things changed and I knew it would be best for me to not work out that day. It's not easy for me to listen to my body because I'm always trying to push myself, but I'm trying and I'm seeing the results when I do pay attention.
I'm a bit paranoid about not hitting my workout goal for the year, so I might try to see if I can fit in another workout this week. It might not be possible and I might have to be ok with 3 workouts for 2 weeks in a row. It's not the end of the world, but I'm so set in my plan that it can be hard to deviate from it. But this is all a lesson in patience, listening to my body, and not being too hard on myself. It's just tough for me to do that sometimes.


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