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Tech Chassis - Aerodynamics For Dirt RacersWritten by on October 16, 2012
Traditional thinking holds that aerodynamics are only important to the NASCAR Cup guys because they are going so fast. For tight bullrings, which are typical for Saturday-night racing, where the speeds are slower, aero just isn't as important. And when it comes to dirt track racing, unless you're in a Sprint Car with a giant wing on top, slapping a spoiler on the back is about all you can do.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, aerodynamics play a larger role on how your race car behaves the faster you are going, but even on tight, low-speed racetracks taking advantage of a few aero tricks can help you gain an advantage on the competition. When NASCAR Sprint Cup teams regularly spend entire days at a wind tunnel trying to determine the best way to shape the top of the front fenders, you'd better believe that there are things you can do on your dirt car where the rules are much less restrictive when it comes to the things you can do to the body.
To find out more we spent an afternoon in the race shops of Kyle Strickler Motorsports. Strickler is one of the most successful Dirt Modified drivers in the country when it comes to the IMCA/UMP style cars. In fact, Stricker is so successful he's one of the few IMCA/UMP Dirt Modified drivers in the country who is doing it as a full-time job. And his results speak for themselves: When we spoke with Stickler it was still barely mid-season and he'd already won 22 events across the country.
Besides winning races, Strickler also earns his keep building and setting up cars, as well as consulting for other racers who want to improve their performance on dirt. His latest venture is High Side Bodies & Fabrication, a company that—you guessed it—sells race car bodies for Dirt Modified cars. Strickler builds bodies designed to take full advantage of aerodynamics based on his years of racing, as well as wind tunnel testing with Dirt Late Models.
Strickler agreed to share with us many of the aero tricks he incorporates into his bodies. Some are the basics, but still useful, while others are only suitable for specific situations, but again, still useful. Depending on your rule book, you may be able to use all the tips or just a few, but any and all should help keep your race car planted to the track so that you can make more use of the available horsepower.
01. How you position your hood depends a lot on whether you will be able to run a rear spoiler. If you are running a rear spoiler, consider the roof a directional device. Make the roof so that it is slightly convex (rounded so that its highest point is in the center and sloping down on both ends) if you can get away with it. This helps guide air coming off the roof onto the rear spoiler. If, however, you aren't running a rear spoiler then the roof becomes a downforce device. Make the roof as long and as wide as possible and put as much rake into it as possible. Do this by making the rear of the roof as high as allowed by the rules and the front as low as possible, but still high enough that you can get into and out of the window opening safely. Moving the roof forward and back helps move the downforce forward and back on the chassis. Generally, Strickler says he likes to move the roof forward until it starts to block his view of the flagstand from the driver seat.
02. Notice how the right-side door panel is cambered out approximately 15 degrees. This way when the car rolls over on the right side through the turns the door panel is vertical, helping increase side force. If the door panel is vertical when the car is sitting at ride height, when it is rolling through the turn the bottom edge of the panel will be inboard the top edge—which actually funnels air underneath the car. You also want to make sure you run a skirt along the bottom of the door panel that is set so it nearly touches the track surface when the car is going through the turns. This helps seal off what becomes the leading edge of the car to keep air from getting underneath the car.
03. The right-side sail panel should also be considered an extension of the door panel and rear quarter. Make it follow the same line as the door panel as long as possible. That means you have to make the curve to join the sail panel to the roof fairly sharp and as high as you can get it.
04. Strickler follows the same train of thought with the lower portion of the A-pillar on the right side as he does the sail panel. Again, it might not be much, but anything you can do to help generate side force as the car slides through the turns will help plant the right-side tires.
05. The purpose of a rear spoiler is obvious, so we won't bore you with a discussion on how one works. One interesting difference from the norm is that Strickler never runs any braces on the front of the spoiler if he can help it. Remember, as the car slides through the turns on a dirt track, air travels along the length of the rear spoiler as much as it travels over it. Any brace on the front of the spoiler disturbs the air moving down the spoiler, reducing how effectively the spoiler can produce downforce for the rest of its length. If the spoiler does need bracing, Strickler recommends using horizontal straps that provide minimal obstruction to air moving laterally along the spoiler.
Matters of Balance
When we talked to Strickler, before he would even begin talking about aerodynamics he stressed the need for maintaining proper balance. "Sometimes it is possible to overload either the front or the rear of the car when it comes to aerodynamic downforce, depending on what the rules allow," Strickler explains. "If you cannot get the grip between the tires and the track balanced from front to rear, you can be better off by backing off on the downforce generated to get the car back into balance so that you aren't always too loose or too tight. It can be tough to give it up sometimes, but I've seen how it can make you faster."
As an example, Strickler points to a weekend racing at County Line Raceway in North Carolina. County Line allows its Modified classes to run an 8-inch tall rear spoiler. After struggling through the hot laps session to find the right balance for the car, Strickler says he eventually realized the tall spoiler was simply too much for the Modified chassis given the racetrack and conditions. At the last minute his crew bolted up a smaller 5-inch spoiler and proceeded to set the track record.
The moral here? Easy: When it comes to racing the only thing that matters is how quickly you can get around the track. Take advantage of everything you can—aero, chassis, engine, you name it—but if anything gets in the way of lowering your lap times, ditch it like a bad habit.
Yes, there is such a thing as aerodynamics for dirt cars. here's how to take advantage of it.
Aerodynamics play a larger role on how your race car behaves the faster you are going, but even on tight, low-speed racetracks taking advantage of a few aero tricks can help you gain an advantage on the competition.
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<strong> 07. </strong>The air moving past the driver and the cockpit is incredibly dirty. You can help clean it back up and guide the air back to the spoiler by building a "bullet" behind the driver seat. But a sheetmetal bullet like this also serves a second purpose. Air that falls into the driver's compartment is no longer on the deck creating downforce. The bullet can actually help divert that high-pressure air away from the driver's compartment and back onto the deck.<strong> 08. </strong>Strickler races this car in races at many different tracks and under many different sanctions, so it races both with and without a spoiler. But if you regularly race without a spoiler, extend the sail panel all the way to the rear of the car if the rules will let you. But if you always run a rear spoiler, shortening the sail panel at the rear will help more air get to the spoiler so it can generate more downforce. Since Strickler races both, he went with the long sail panel.<strong> 09. </strong> The rules will often allow a maximum hood height that's higher than the minimum deck height. By taking advantage of this difference, you can create a lip between the hood and the deck like you see here. This ridge creates an aerodynamic dam that catches the high pressure air created by the spoiler and holds it against the deck.<strong> 10. </strong>Most Dirt Modified rule books don't allow a dropped deck so we got this shot of a Dirt Late Model. A dropped deck like you see here creates angles to help produce more downforce at the rear of the car, and the downward angled sheetmetal from the sides also helps keep funneled toward the spoiler instead of falling off the sides of the deck.<strong> 11. </strong>The lack of fenders creates a small nose, so most Modified racers struggle to create adequate front downforce. One way to increase the efficiency of the front of the car when it comes to down force is to build a chin spoiler that seals against the track to keep as much air as possible from getting underneath the car. And remember, downforce on the straights isn't where you need it. Make sure the front is sealed to the track when the car is at attitude through the turns.<strong> 12. </strong>Any air that does get underneath the car needs to be evacuated out as efficiently as possible. Besides leaving the rear of the car open, you can also open up the left-rear wheel opening as much as possible or raising the lower edge of the left-side rear quarter-panel. On the opposite side of the car, keep the wheel opening on the right rear as tight to the tire as possible to keep the air out.<strong> 13. </strong> Now that many Dirt Modified classes allow a plastic MD3 aero nose, fabricated noses are often now allowed to have metal fins like you see here. The right side fin helps create side loading, so make sure you have the side of the nose cover as much area as possible and seal off the front suspension as closely as you can get it. Meanwhile, the fin on the left side helps keep the air on the nose to create front downforce.<strong> 14. </strong>Aerodynamically, the firewall can be like trying to push a sheet of plywood down the track. You can help guide at least some of the air away from the firewall by creating an angled lower lip below the hood like you see here.<strong> 15. </strong>Rules will often allow some leeway in terms of how the roof is mounted. If you can, create a bit of a lip on the left side between the roof and the window frame while keeping the right side flush. Think of it like a very small Sprint Car winglet. When the car is sliding at an angle through the turns, air hitting this ridge will create downforce, which is nicely centered on the chassis.


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Jefferson County Port Authority member Geary Bates told board members they need to get up and running quickly, and to do that they need an office. He said they'd looked at rental spaces closer to the downtown, but the costs were "pretty significant."
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Gentile reiterated that it's just an option at this point, stressing that no decisions have been made.
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After the meeting, Bates pointed out the Port Authority meets today.
"Commissioners have the authority to do what they want," he added, saying the group is looking at a transitional plan to get the operation up and running as quickly as possible.
"The port authority can be good for the community," Bates said. "But we've got to get on track ... we've got to get a place for people to work, a website, a phone. Why spend money (to rent space) elsewhere when this is here?"
Gentile, meanwhile, said the county commissioners haven't yet made any funding decisions for the new budget year, and that includes financial support for Progress Alliance. That organization, which has scored numerous business and job development successes over the past 18 months, gets about 52 percent of its funding from the business community and fundraisers, with the remainder coming from local governments, including the county. It will be phased out once the port authority is fully functional.
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Gentile, meanwhile, told the airport authority he's "really happy with operations" at the airport, which has benefited tremendously from the shale oil and gas boom.
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The board also recommended that commissioners sign off on hiring Michael Baker Jr. to serve as the engineering consultant for a five-year period and were told that the hangar apron rehabilitation project came in nearly $30,000 under budget. The final tally for that work was $384,000, significantly less than the $414,000 that had been budgeted.
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Or this:
var countries = repository.Find(somePredicate).OfType<City>().ToList();
So I only ever have to declare one Find method. You can think of the Location class as my "aggregate root".
Without using an abstract class, this is what my repository contract would look like:
IQueryable<City> FindCities();
IQueryable<State> FindStates();
IQueryable<Country> FindCountries();
This is what my repository contract currently looks like (and I want to keep it this way):
IQueryable<Location> Find();
So, any better ideas than having all those union's? An
IQueryable<T> extension method which can dynamically chain on multiple IQueryable's?
Remembering I also have a Service Layer which performs the filtering/collection projection (delayed execution). The repository needs to return "queries", not concrete collections.
Appreciate the help.


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Where can I find the best deal on a 250GB (or larger) SSD hard drive?
I've been looking for an SSD hard drive for my MacBook Pro so I can code Deals.Woot faster: http://deals.woot.com/questions/details/3db412bd-4dd5-4d30-a1fb-d56284cfbbfe/what-ssd-drive-should-i-buy-for-my-macbook-pro
I need it to be at least 250GB. Intel or OCZ prefered.
Is it possible to find this drive for less than $500?
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didn't realize they had that size yet. I'm behind the times.
The maximum size cap for ssd's is 256 GB, so that only leaves the 250 and 256 GB sizes.
I found this auction on ebay for a 250GB OCZ Vertex, and maybe it may stay below your budget(thanks for posting that btw): http://cgi.ebay.com/OCZ-Vertex-250-GB-SATA-II-Solid-State-Drive-SSD-2-5_W0QQitemZ320456298721QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCC_Drives_Storage_Internal?hash=item4a9caf10e1#ht_5658wt_1165
Deals on 80GB drives have just started appearing, so it will be a real stroke of luck to find any deal.
@snapster: @lukeduff was telling me today about 1TB SSD drives that are scary fast using RAID and PCI Express. Nearly $5000 right now: http://bit.ly/6Jd9rm
@shawnmiller: Link doesn't work for me.
@catbertthegreat: Try this one (and only $3500)
@shrdlu: When I saw that thing with that much capacity, I drooled a little, then I saw the price tag and had a mild stroke.
@shawnmiller: Since you need this to compile this site faster, can't woot maybe, I don't know, foot the bill?
@catbertthegreat: Well, now you know they exist, so you should be able to find one for @shawnmiller (I think the one I posted isn't actually available until restocking, but the site's reasonably trustworthy).
@shrdlu: Problem is that @shawnmiller needs this to fit in his laptop. 256GB is the limit for 2.5 inch notebook drives. All these bigger ones are 3.5 inch.
Alright here are OCZ's most powerful and highest capacity SSDs
This one is mac approved(Newegg price of $825.00):
This one is max performance for the size requirement(Newegg price $829.00, wrong picture, right part number):


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Does "to be on the rise" have any other meaning besides "to start", "to begin" and "to be getting momentum"?
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Does "to be on the rise" have any other meaning besides "to start", "to begin" and "to be getting momentum"?
A different shade of meaning than 'gaining momentum' would be improving, advancing or gaining in some desirable trait. "My fortune is on the rise" -> my situation is improving. "His star was on the rise" -> he was becoming more famous.
I never really thought of it as a metaphor for beginning - rather, it is simply a statement that your fortunes (or those of the subject) are improving.
'to be on the rise' is a phrase for indicating progress, particularly in a way that catches attention and evokes admiration or jealousy or other emotions.
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I have a question: how many shaders are usually active at the same time in one scene in modern games?
I mean: I know that multiple shaders are being used (switching between them in each frame). And it's common that you draw objects "by the shader":
- Draw all objects with shader1
- Change shader1 to shader2
- Draw all objects with shader2
And still, I know it's not as simple (glow effect for whole scene, render to texture etc.), but I guess we can assume it works that way most of the time, right?
That approach ("group by the shader") is good because the shader switching is expensive operation.
So, from one side you cannot have too many shaders, because you want to render the scene fast. But on the other hand you need many different shaders (or uber-shader with branches - quite similar) for skin, metal, water etc.
So - how many (and which) different shaders would the theoretical, modern, third person, 3d detective game for PC (DirectX 11 if it matters) use? It would be 5, 20 or more like 100 active shaders (I count only active, at some "frame X", shaders)?
In my sample game, I would use about 9-11 per frame (count it as different, small shaders or one uber-shader - doesn't matter now):
- Skin shader
- Eye shader (not too much? but they are different)
- Metal shader
- Ground shader
- Snow/rain shader (if required)
- Water shader (if the water exists in scene)
- Glow shader (only when some special effects are involved)
- Light emiter shader (street lamps etc.)
- Standard shader (for all other, just standard shading)
- Standard shader with normal maps
- 2D shader (for GUI etc.)
Is it "much" or "not many"? Did I forget about some important shaders that I would need?
I know it's not one number ("always use 3 shaders!"), but I wonder what is the scale (5, 100?) and which factors are important (I consider the PC game only)?


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Consider a commutative ring $A= ( \mathbb{R}^n , + , \times) $, where $+$ is the usual one. Assume further that $ \times $ is continuous (with respect to the usual topology). Let $H$ be the set of non invertible elements of this ring.
For $k \geq 0$, what is the largest integer $n=n(k)$ such that $\mathbb{R}^n$ can be endowed with a ring structure as described above, for which the corresponding $H$ is a vector space of dimension at most $k$ ?
For example, in the $k=0$ case we are looking for a field, and it is thus well-known that $n(0)=2$ (realized by $\mathbb{C} \simeq \mathbb{R^2}$). More generally, I can show that $n(k) \leq k + 2$ holds for any $k$ (hence showing that the quantity $n(k)$ is well defined !).
Is it true that $n(k) = k+2$ holds for all $k \geq 0$ ? In particular, is there a ring structure (as described above) on $\mathbb{R}^3$ such that $H$ is a line ?
Up to now, the only lower bound I have is the trivial $n(k) \geq n(k-1) \geq \cdots \geq n(0)=2$.


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Don't let chilly temperatures keep you from cheering on your favorite team with the Columbia NCAA Ascender II Men's Softshell Jacket. This jacket will keep you feeling toasty and dry, even when the weather isn't cooperating with your outdoor plans. Omni-shield technology repels water while also wicking away sweat to keep you dry. This full zip jacket also has a bungee cord hemline so you can insulate from the cold, as well as a soft fleece lining to further shield you from the chill. You'll be able to show your school pride with an embroidered NCAA team logo on the chest. Demonstrate what a diehard NCAA fan you are even when the temperatures plummet with this advanced softshell jacket.


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We know that the universe is approximately 13.7 billion years old. What methods did we use to discover this? How sure are we about its accuracy?
The correct version of your first sentence would be something like:
Every work quotes slightly different values for the age, depending on methods, observations used, assumptions, etc. As example, the first results from the satellite Planck report an age of 13.813, with an uncertainty of 58 million years (0.5%, to my knowledge one of the best).
So, first question is answered.
About 100 years ago a number of people realized that our Galaxy is not the only one in the Universe and that the all1 other galaxies are receding from us with a speed increasing with distance (credit for this work is generally given to Edwin Hubble for his Redshift-Distance relation for galaxies formulated in 1929). This together with the theoretical results from general relativity, brought scientists to believe that our Universe is expanding. Which means that in the universe's past it was smaller, much smaller than it is now 2.
The age of the Universe depends on the rate of expansion at each time. To have this, you must estimate the mean composition of the universe (in various components like radiation, matter, dark energy, and curvature) and the present day expansion rate (also known as the Hubble Constant). Once you have this, it's easy3 to compute the age of the Universe.


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The sperm cell can be seen here inside the fallopian tube. Since sperm can stay active and alive inside you for up to 72 hours, it's possible to get pregnant even if you don't ovulate for two to three days from now.
Use the time around ovulation to put some excitement and spontaneity back into your sex life. With all the recommendations and restrictions, not to mention old wives' tales, that supposedly maximize conception rates, it's easy to forget that sex is meant to be enjoyable. If you're hell bent on conceiving, then the fun can get forgotten. You might want to try different positions, times, or places for sex. If you and your partner aren't usually that adventurous, this is a good opportunity to try varying things a little.
Try to have sex every 24-48 hours. If your partner ejaculates regularly, it will encourage the production of quality sperm. The benefits of abstaining have been greatly overstated in the past. It is true that not having sex for up to seven days can boost the number of sperm, but research now shows that abstinence can impair the motility (swimming ability) of sperm, especially if the sperm were already borderline. The longer the period of abstinence, the more marked the effect will be. So have fun and if you conceive that's a bonus!
Having an orgasm could boost your chances of conception.
One theory is that the female orgasm is an evolutionary device designed to convey semen into the cervix as the uterus contracts. If the woman climaxes up to a minute before her partner, or she doesn't orgasm, she will retain less semen than if she comes at the same time or after him.
It seems that how you have sex can help conception. Positions that maximize penetration, such as rear entry, may work best since sperm is then deposited as close to the cervix as possible-languishing too long in vaginal secretions can lead to a sperm's early death. If the man is on top, the woman could try placing a pillow under her buttocks to raise her pelvis and aid the movement of sperm toward the cervix. Woman-on-top positions may lead to leakage of sperm. Avoid using lubricants because they can adversely affect sperm.
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As the title says- I'm wondering if anyone is aware of a website used for learning dialects and internet lingo?
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There's a zokugo dictionary here, which includes both normal slang and internet slang. Of course, it's all in Japanese.
I haven't been able to find any other resources for this sort of thing, though.


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December 21, 2012 marks the end of Mayan calendar and many individuals around the globe are
expecting something to happen. The news is filled with anticipation of cataclysm and prophecies of
doomsday. In response to many inquiries we have about the end of the 5,125 year cycle, Edgar Cayce's
A.R.E. is hosting a free global event celebrating the dawning of a new age.
In addition to a day full of activities at our Virginia Beach headquarters honoring December 21, 2012,
A.R.E. will be offering a free live video presentation featuring internationally renowned speaker and
bestselling author John Van Auken available to participants around the globe with internet access. The
live-streamed lecture "The Prophecies of 2012" is available from 3:30 p.m. (eastern time) until 5 p.m. at
EdgarCayce.org/2012. Other presentations available only in Virginia Beach include Understanding the
Mayan Calendar with Murray Summers; a Drum Circle with JP Amonte; Earth Changes by Laura Jackson;
and Beyond 2012 with Peter Woodbury. Download the full Schedule of Events (pdf). For a list of all daily
activities at A.R.E. in Virginia Beach, visit EdgarCayce.org/ScheduleHQ.
The Mayan Date of Destiny began with a discovery about the culture that invented what is known as the
Long Count Calendar. On the Pacific coastal plain of Chiapas, Mexico, a few miles from the Guatemala
border, the astrological observatory of the Izapa civilization was used for a thousand years to record the
Long Count Calendar on monuments and ceramic vessels. While most of the dates refer to local events,
like the crowning of a specific king, some of the monuments refer events that occurred at the beginning
of the current "World Age" a date which has been correlated by scholars to August 11, 3114 BC.
Using a complex system of measurements of time, we can calculate when their calendar reaches a new
zero point – at the end of 13 Baktuns, their measure of time which equals 5,125 years. At this point, a
new cycle of time commences. For the Maya, the rising, passing, and descending of the Milky Way in the
sky marked major points in the cycle of time and on August 11, 3114 BC, a new Solar Age began and the
Sun Lord was reborn.
While there are no specific markings or statements about the year 2012 on the archaeological artifacts
at Izapa, there are numerous images that portray a rare celestial alignment that appears in the skies in
the years around 2012. This galactic alignment marks the December solstice and the rebirth of the Sun
Lord. Read the full story of The Mayan Date of Destiny in the Ancient Mysteries section of our website.
John Van Auken, is an internationally renowned speaker, long-time staff member, current director at
A.R.E., and the popular leader of A.R.E.'s tours to Egypt and other sacred sites. He is a regular
contributor to Venture Inward magazine and is the author of several bestselling books including From
Karma to Grace, Edgar Cayce and the Kabbalah, and his newest, 2038: The Great Pyramid Timeline
Prophecy. His extensive knowledge of the Cayce readings, the Bible, world religions, and ancient Egypt
mysticism is combined with years of experience as a teacher and meditation retreat leader to bring you
a deep understanding and practical insight.
A.R.E. Members will be able to download the full presentation in the online member section in January.
In Kevin Todeschi's book Edgar Cayce on the Akashic Records, he states that Cayce foresaw a promising Aquarian Age which he described as "the Age of the Lily." He says that "the readings depict this collective future as an age of purity when individuals, at long last, will come to understand their true relationship to the Creator. It will be a time in the history of the world when each individual realizes her or his responsibility toward all others. Regardless of the standing of any particular nation, there must "be the greater consideration of each individual, each soul being his brother's "keeper" (3976-18). That consideration will lead to what Cayce called a "leveling" in which humanity will understand that all are equal and "that each man will live for his fellow man!" (Edgar Cayce Reading 3976-29)
Sharon and Lily
I was particularly struck by his phrase, "The Age of the Lily," as I have a 10-year-old granddaughter named Lily, and I have often pondered what kind of world her generation will inherit. It seems relevant to contemplate this benign prophecy during this pivotal year of 2012. When one reads the newspapers, it is easy to become disheartened by the rampant violence and cruelty that the human race seems capable of. It is an enormous comfort to believe that, in spite of the way things look, we are nevertheless slowly growing in awareness of our oneness with all things. Edgar Cayce said, "For you grow to heaven, you don't go to heaven." (3409-1) and it is precisely this growth in consciousness that will eventually bring about the peace we all desire deep in our hearts.
The realization of our connectedness with one another will bring in a collective future of unprecedented prosperity and peace. I don't know if it will happen in my granddaughter's lifetime, but Cayce could see this future unfolding in the Akashic Records as the souls of men awakened to their true relationship with God. Cayce says that "Man can only begin, then, within himself." (3976-23) We have come into this dimension to evolve and expand our consciousness, and it is up to each of us to help bring about this eventual transformation within ourselves.
What kind of world will this future be? We would imagine that it would be one where we would all be aware of our relationship to the whole. No one would go hungry, no one would be without shelter, and no one would be without opportunities for education or medical care. A time when the planet would be respected and treated with loving care. A time when the advances of science would be used to encourage a feeling of oneness throughout humanity. Science would view the basic stuff of the universe to be consciousness and put paramount importance on how our thoughts affect each other.
Maybe they would have created the "etheronic machine" that Cayce predicted in a reading 443-5. He stated that it would eventually be possible to create a machine that could read the Akashic Records that are "written upon the skeins of time and space." Each individual would be able to access his or her own past lives and see how they are impacting the present life. People would understand their relationships with the important individuals in their life and be able to work toward healing them.
They would be humbled by the realization that they alone are responsible for their circumstances and would be motivated to express love and compassion toward all living creatures.
In this wonderful future, everyone would realize that just as Cayce stated, "time and space are literal only to the consciousness of the finite mind" ( 2000-3) and that "viewed from the spirit, much of time and space in a material concept loses its relationship—and becomes now" ( 2981-1). If what we consider the past and future is really only now, then as Kevin Todeschi says, "Since time is ultimately an illusion, past lives would have to be fluid as well. Ultimately, we should be able to change our past-life experiences as readily as we can create our tomorrows." Imagine how liberating that would be—to realize that there is no pain, no regret, no memory that cannot be ultimately healed. Imagine how wonderful for all of humanity to realize that ultimately our consciousness in not limited but able to become aware of other realities happening now within the soul's journey?
During this year of 2012, rather than feeling helpless in regard to the world situation, let us concentrate on Cayce's promise of a future where we all manifest our spiritual essence on a daily basis. Cayce says that in "the passage of a soul through time and space, through this and that experience" the purpose is to provide opportunities to express mercy, love, and patience toward one another. (Edgar Cayce Reading 938-1) How wonderful to imagine a future time on Earth in which we all are striving to do just that!
Sharon FalkSharon Falk's grandmother introduced her to the Edgar Cayce's readings when she was a teenager, and she has studied his work ever since. She has had several articles published in Venture Inward magazine and is a longtime member of the A.R.E. Sharon is a retired teacher, has an M.F.A. from George Washington University, and loves to paint as well as write. She currently lives in Gig Harbor, Wash., with her husband and their cat, Mittens.
Mark your calendars:
Our own John Van Auken will be the featured guest on Coast to
Coast AM on Thursday, May 20 from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. EST (that's really
the early morning hours of Friday May 21).
will be speaking with George Noory about "Edgar Cayce's Prophecies" including
Cayce's prophecies for the years 2012 and beyond, beings from other planets, the Giza
pyramids, other ancient mysteries, the fifth-root race, and his new book and
DVD Edgar Cayce and the Kabbalah.
John is an internationally renowned speaker, longtime staff member, and a
current director at A.R.E. A popular leader of A.R.E.'s life-changing tours to
Egypt and other sacred sites, he is also the author of several best-selling books,
including Edgar Cayce on the
Revelation, Toward a Deeper
Meditation, and his newest Edgar Cayce and the
Kabbalah. In addition he is a regular contributor to the Ancient Mysteries column in Venture Inward magazine.
His extensive knowledge of the Cayce readings, the Bible, world religions,
Gnosticism, and ancient Egyptian mysticism is combined with years of experience
as a teacher and meditation retreat leader, to bring you a deeper understanding
of this ancient mystical tradition that enhances the understanding and skill of
today's spiritual seeker.
You can listen to the show online on CoasttoCoastam.com.Be
sure to let your friends know! It will be amazing.
Just what did Edgar Cayce say about the topic? Bottom line is that the actual date "2012" is not
discussed by the readings. However, the readings do offer information on our progression into the
Aquarian Age and what this transition between ages may be all about.
The readings state that eventually one hallmark of this New Age could be described simply as "purity."
(1602-3) It is important to point out that we're not going to wake up on December 22, 2012 (the day
after the Mayan Calendar ends) and think "Oh my gosh – we've entered an age of purity." Instead,
there is a gradual transition between ages. It's quite possible that it will be a generation or two from
now that humankind finally looks back and says, "You know, it appears that the real change started to
occur around the end of 2012…"
Another important factor to keep in mind is that in all likelihood December 2012 will come and go and
many individuals will be convinced that "Nothing happened." The world might look very much the
same on December 22 as it did on December 21. But the Edgar Cayce readings suggest quite a different
possibility. In fact Cayce states that only those who really accept the responsibility of this new age and
actually begin to apply it "Will even become aware of what's going on about them!"
In addition to purity, the readings suggest that the Age of Aquarius is ultimately one of globalization in
terms of understanding that each individual is responsible for every other individual. Ultimately, a time
will come in our collective history when we become cognizant of this fact. Nations will understand their
responsibility to all other nations and the citizens who live in those nations. One of the concepts
contained in the Cayce readings is that ultimately everyone in the earth is a brother or a sister. And a
conscious realization of that fact is part of the promise of the next age.
In addition to globalization and purity, the Edgar Cayce readings also state that spiritual consciousness
will reach such a height of development during this period that eventually each individual will be able
to communicate directly with the Divine.
These promises of the future are still a ways off. Since there is a transitional period between ages, we
cannot expect there to be peace on earth and good will toward all perhaps even anytime soon. I think
we need to be aware that there will be set-backs. There will be ongoing challenges between nations
and people, but gradually these things will change. Because the promises of an Aquarian Age that
embody purity, globalization and our direct connection to the Divine are our collective destiny.
As the 2012 date draws near, I'm certain that we will hear more and more publicity about the topic,
with everything ranging from unrealistic expectations of heaven on earth to doom and gloom end-of-
the-world prophecies. But neither of these approaches is the premise in the Edgar Cayce readings.
Instead, we are about to undergo a gradual transition between ages. A transition in which we need to
apply those things in our personal lives that we hope to have embodied in a "New Age of Peace and
Enlightenment" or we will not experience them.
In terms of the approach to application suggested by the readings, the Cayce material contends that all
of humankind regardless of religious background or spiritual inclination can share a common ideal, and
that ideal is simply that to the best of our individual abilities and understanding we can love God, we
can love one another, and we can love ourselves. In terms of practically applying this ideal in our day to
day lives, I think Cayce would simply quote from the fruits of the spirit – faith, hope, patience,
gentleness, longsuffering, and love.
All of this is ultimately what 2012 and the New Age is going to be all about.
Kevin Todeschi is
A.R.E.'s Executive Director and CEO. As both student and teacher
of the Edgar Cayce material for thirty years, he is the author
of over twenty books, including his most recent, God In Real Life: Personal Encounters with the Divine, and
the bestselling Edgar Cayce on the Akashic Records. Known for his ability
to explain complex subjects in a straightforward and easy to
understand manner, Kevin is popular for his insight and his sense
of humor.
Copyright 2009, Kevin J. Todeschi
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TEMPLE (January 17, 2013)—After 11 years in office, Temple Mayor Bill Jones III announced Thursday he will step down on May, a year before the end of his current term.
"I will be leaving office to spend the time necessary on my business interests. I have today submitted official notice to the Temple City Council and the City Secretary," Jones said in a prepare statement released Thursday morning.
"Much has been completed since I have been in office. I accomplished the objectives that were the reason that I originally decided to run for the position, and with the help of others, we accomplished so much more. I will miss serving the community, but I need to spend time on my business to develop the future for those that depend on the success of the companies. It is a good time to turn over the reins," he said.
The announcement means the Temple City Council will have to call a special election on May 11, concurrent with the regular city election.
Filing for both elections begins on Jan. 30.


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Endometriosis (en-doe-me-tree-O-sis) is an often painful disorder in which tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus — the endometrium — grows outside your uterus (endometrial implant). Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries, bowel or the tissue lining your pelvis. Rarely, endometrial tissue may spread beyond your pelvic region.
In endometriosis, displaced endometrial tissue continues to act as it normally would — it thickens, breaks down and bleeds with each menstrual cycle. Because this displaced tissue has no way to exit your body, it becomes trapped. When endometriosis involves the ovaries, cysts called endometriomas may form. Surrounding tissue can become irritated, eventually developing scar tissue and adhesions — abnormal tissue that binds organs together.
Endometriosis can cause pain — sometimes severe — especially during your period. Fertility problems also may develop. Fortunately, effective treatments are available.
The primary symptom of endometriosis is pelvic pain, often associated with your menstrual period. Although many women experience cramping during their menstrual period, women with endometriosis typically describe menstrual pain that's far worse than usual. They also tend to report that the pain has increased over time.
Common signs and symptoms of endometriosis may include:
The severity of your pain isn't necessarily a reliable indicator of the extent of the condition. Some women with mild endometriosis have extensive pain, while others with advanced endometriosis may have little pain or even no pain at all.
Endometriosis is sometimes mistaken for other conditions that can cause pelvic pain, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or ovarian cysts. It may be confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that causes bouts of diarrhea, constipation and abdominal cramping. IBS can accompany endometriosis, which can complicate the diagnosis.
See your doctor if you have signs and symptoms that may indicate endometriosis. The cause of chronic or severe pelvic pain may be difficult to pinpoint. But discovering the problem early may help you avoid unnecessary complications and pain.
Although the exact cause of endometriosis is not certain, several possible explanations include:
Several factors place you at greater risk of developing endometriosis, such as:
Endometriosis usually develops several years after the onset of menstruation (menarche). Signs and symptoms of endometriosis end temporarily with pregnancy and end permanently with menopause, unless you're taking estrogen.
The main complication of endometriosis is impaired fertility. Approximately one-third to one-half of women with endometriosis have difficulty getting pregnant.
For pregnancy to occur, an egg must be released from an ovary, travel through the neighboring fallopian tube, become fertilized by a sperm cell and attach itself to the uterine wall to begin development. Endometriosis may obstruct the tube and keep the egg and sperm from uniting. But the condition also seems to affect fertility in less-direct ways, such as damage to the sperm or egg.
Even so, many women with mild to moderate endometriosis can still conceive and carry a pregnancy to term. Doctors sometimes advise women with endometriosis not to delay having children because the condition may worsen with time.
Ovarian cancer does occur at higher than expected rates in women with endometriosis. But the overall lifetime risk of ovarian cancer is low to begin with. Some studies suggest that endometriosis increases that risk, but it's still relatively low. Although rare, another type of cancer — endometriosis-associated adenocarcinoma — can develop later in life in women who have had endometriosis
Your first appointment will likely be with either your primary care physician or a gynecologist. If you're seeking treatment for infertility, you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in reproductive hormones and optimizing fertility (reproductive endocrinologist).
Because appointments can be brief, and it can be difficult to remember everything you want to discuss, it's a good idea to prepare in advance of your appointment.
For endometriosis, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
Make sure that you understand everything your doctor tells you. Don't hesitate to ask your doctor to repeat information or to ask follow-up questions for clarification.
To diagnose endometriosis and other conditions that can cause pelvic pain, your doctor will ask you to describe your symptoms, including the location of your pain and when it occurs.
Tests to check for physical clues of endometriosis include:
Treatment for endometriosis is usually with medications or surgery. The approach you and your doctor choose will depend on the severity of your signs and symptoms and whether you hope to become pregnant.
Generally, doctors recommend trying conservative treatment approaches first, opting for surgery as a last resort.
Your doctor may recommend that you take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen (Aleve, others), to help ease painful menstrual cramps. However, if you find that taking the maximum dose doesn't provide full relief, you may need to try another approach to manage your signs and symptoms.
Supplemental hormones are sometimes effective in reducing or eliminating the pain of endometriosis. That's because the rise and fall of hormones during the menstrual cycle causes endometrial implants to thicken, break down and bleed. Hormone medication may slow the growth and prevent new implants of endometrial tissue.
However, hormonal therapy isn't a permanent fix for endometriosis. It's possible that you could experience a recurrence of your symptoms after stopping treatment.
Hormonal therapies used to treat endometriosis include:
If you have endometriosis and are trying to become pregnant, surgery to remove as much endometriosis as possible while preserving your uterus and ovaries (conservative surgery) may increase your chances of success. If you have severe pain from endometriosis, you may also benefit from surgery — however, endometriosis and pain may return.
Your doctor may do this procedure laparoscopically or through traditional abdominal surgery in more extensive cases. In laparoscopic surgery, your surgeon inserts a slender viewing instrument (laparoscope) through a small incision near your navel and inserts instruments to remove endometrial tissue through another small incision.
Assisted reproductive technologies, such as in vitro fertilization, to help you become pregnant are sometimes preferable to conservative surgery. Doctors often suggest one of these approaches if conservative surgery is ineffective.
Finding a doctor with whom you feel comfortable is crucial in managing and treating endometriosis. You may also want to get a second opinion before starting any treatment to be sure you know all of your options and the possible outcomes.
If your pain persists or if finding a treatment that works takes some time, you can try measures at home to relieve your discomfort.
Some women report relief from endometriosis pain after acupuncture treatment. However, research is sparse on this — or any other — alternative treatment for endometriosis. If you're interested in pursuing this therapy in the hope that it could help you, ask your doctor to recommend a reputable acupuncturist. Check with your insurance company to see if the expense will be covered.
If you're dealing with endometriosis or its complications, you may want to consider joining a support group for women with endometriosis or fertility problems. Sometimes it helps simply to talk to other women who can relate to your feelings and experiences. If you can't find a support group in your community, look for one on the Internet.
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Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation (PCI)
The Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Last Modified: May 8, 2013
My doctor is suggesting I have radiation to my brain to prevent cancer from going there. Is that standard practice? Should I be concerned about the effects on my brain's function?
Charles B. Simone, II, MD, Radiation Oncologist at Penn Medicine, responds:
Radiation therapy to the brain when there is no known brain cancer there is often performed for patients with small cell lung cancer. This is termed "prophylactic cranial irradiation" and has been shown to decrease the chances of patients developing future brain metastasis and improve their overall survival, provided patients have cancer that is well controlled elsewhere, including the chest. For non-small cell lung cancer, prophylactic irradiation is much less commonly done. It can decrease the future brain metastasis risk, but its impact on survival is still not fully known, and many studies have not shown a survival benefit with this prophylactic treatment. There has been little research into the effect of this treatment on brain function long term, but it overall appears to be a safe treatment with benefits in small cell lung cancer that generally far outweigh the risks. Short-term memory loss is the most commonly observed late neurologic toxicity following prophylactic cranial irradiation, but this is often mild, particularly if the brain irradiation is delivered after chemotherapy is completed, and not at the same time as chemotherapy.
This question and answer was part of the OncoLink Brown Bag Chat Series. View the entire Focus on Lung Cancer transcript.
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