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But if a bill passed Wednesday by the Texas House of Representatives
becomes law, the penalty for painting graffiti could be more severe.
Juvenile Probation Officer Alberto Alvarez said that fences in nicer
neighborhoods have been hit lately, including one at the home of Dr.
W.J. Bang.
Under current law, marking someone's property without permission is
considered criminal mischief, but the new bill makes it a separate crime.
Criminal mischief can be a misdemeanor or a felony, punishable by up to
life in prison, based on the amount of damage.
The bill would continue to base punishment on the amount of damage
caused by the graffiti. It also would make it a state jail felony to
mark places of worship and human burial, public monuments or community
centers that provide medical, social or educational programs.
The bill, approved on a voice vote Wednesday, goes to the Senate.
Even with stiffer penalties, law enforcement officers still have to
catch those doing the damage and prove it in court, said Alvarez.
He said he has used up three rolls of Polaroid film taking photos of the
graffiti and studying it to determine who may be responsible. Taggers
leave their initials or nicknames that often are tied to gangs, he said.
With escalating graffiti, the community should be concerned about
related gang activity, Alvarez said, quoting an assistant district
attorney who spoke in Pecos recently.
"She recommended to clean it up immediately; it is going to get worse,"
he said.
Saragosa Park "is a mess," Alvarez said, and taggers are now hitting the
adjacent Saragosa Hall, which they have left untouched until recently.
The Evening Optimist Club has kept that building painted and in good
Merchants are not allowed to sell spray paint to anyone under 18, but
Alvarez said he has seen juveniles buying it.
"We are also aware some older people will buy it for them," said County
Court-at-law Judge Lee Green.
Alvarez said that a large number of adult inhalant abusers make it
available to young people.
"There are growing signs of inhalant abuse," he said. "We had two picked
up yesterday for possession of spray paint."
Juveniles who abuse spray paint need treatment, but no facilities are
available in this area, Alvarez said.
Green said it is hard to catch juveniles painting graffiti. In fact,
only three have been caught, and they were sentenced to clean up the
mess they made at Pecos Kindergarten, plus pay restitution.
Much of the tagging is done by problem juveniles who have moved here to
live with elderly grandparents or aunts and uncles, Alvarez said. They
bring their gang problems with them.
"Some of the biggest things done last summer were (by) migrant workers,"
he said.
Signs they painted do not apply to this area, he said. They were related
to Mission, in the Rio Grande Valley.
Locals don't like the rival signs, and they will X them out and paint
their own signs, he said.
Los Angeles has a 24-hour cleanup program using juvenile offenders, he
"We can have juveniles doing cleanup," Green said. "Some are pretty good
He questioned whether they could go onto private property to remove
signs they have left, but admitted it might be considered part of the
restitution ordered by the court.
"That's something to be worked out," he said. "It is of benefit to the
Proving who painted the graffiti is the problem, Alvarez said. They
paint after school and during the night, but not necessarily after
curfew, he said.
"You have to have constant surveillance to see if you can catch some of
them. You could put a surveillance camera in businesses to see who is
buying a lot of spray paint."
The West of the Pecos Museum, located at First and Cedar streets, is in
the process of renovating a building at the corner of First and Oak
streets that will house an exhibit of an authentic chuck wagon, complete
with all the gear that would have been used by a cook to feed cow
punchers on a roundup.
Tom and Evelyn Linebery donated the chuck wagon to the museum about a
year ago, according to Mike Burkholder, West of the Pecos Museum Board
Vice President.
The chuck wagon had been in Evelyn Linebery's family, the Scarborough's,
for more than 100 years, Burkholder said.
Several years ago Hershal Cox donated the building, located on the west
side of Oak Street, that will house the chuck wagon to the museum.
Last week, during a visit with museum officials and Bill Oden, who is
overseeing the building's renovation, Tom Linebery agreed to donate
$17,000 for the project through a family foundation.
When completed, the building will include skylights in the roof and
observation windows in its walls. The chuck wagon and all its gear will
be displayed in the building as if it were in service out on the range.
Visitors will be able to look through the observation windows and view
the exhibit, Burkholder said.
"We're very excited about this project and we're looking forward to its
completion," said Dorinda Venegas, West of the Pecos Museum curator.
"This will be an important addition to our displays.
"We are very fortunate to have such a generous benefactor."
Museum officials expect the project to be ready for visitors by the July
4 rodeo weekend.
The combining of the two events comes after Pecos Chamber of Commerce
officials voted earlier this year to merge the Pecos Cantaloupe Festival
with Night in Old Pecos activities prior to the West of the Pecos Rodeo.
Young ladies who are currently Pecos High School juniors compete in the
Golden Girl Pageant. This year's event is scheduled for June 27, and
under the new plan, girls who are presently in kindergarten, first, and
second grades will also compete for their own Little Miss Cantaloupe
title that night.
The pageant had previously been held in early August, at the start of
the Pecos Cantaloupe Festival.
The festival was combined with the Night in Old Pecos celebration that
takes place prior to the West of the Pecos Rodeo. Problems in recent
years getting enough help to run the festival, along with an earlier
cantaloupe harvest that now coincides with Night in Old Pecos, were
reasons cited for the change.
Applications for the Little Miss Cantaloupe pageant will be available at
the Chamber of Commerce office starting next week, Owen said. There is
an entry fee of $25, and a picture of the contestant should be submitted
with the application.
Little Miss Cantaloupe contestants who have had their applications
submitted and their entry fees paid before the Style Show will be
invited to model in that event as well, Owen said. Last year's winners
and runners-up will also be invited to model.
The Style Show is scheduled for Saturday, May 17.
The Little Miss Cantaloupe contestants will perform a production number
during the pageant, says Owen, and they will each be given a chance to
tell the audience their name, age, and who their parents are.
Elsewhere, heavy rain - up to 10 inches in some areas - swamped cars and
trucks on highways in the eastern Panhandle Wednesday night.
About seven inches of rain fell in two hours in Clarendon, about 60
miles southeast of Amarillo, flooding U.S. 287 and stalling out numerous
cars and trucks, said Leta Thompson, a Donley County sheriff's
``The water in some places is up to the headlights on an 18-wheeler,''
she said. ``All the alarms in town are going off.''
Flood warnings were issued late Wednesday for the eastern Panhandle.
Cars and trucks also were stalled by floodwaters along Interstate 40
about 80 miles east of Amarillo, Ms. Thompson said.
In and around Shamrock, cars and trucks litter the sides of I-40, said
Shamrock police dispatcher Tammy Walker.
No injuries were reported as of late Wednesday, Ms. Thompson and Ms.
Walker said. However, both feared conditions would worsen as rain was
expected to continue falling through most of the night along the leading
edge of the Caprock.
Heavy hail fell in spots around the area, with a six-inch accumulation
reported near Clarendon, Ms. Thompson said.
In the western Panhandle, about 3 inches of hail were reported between
Dimmitt and Hereford, about 50 miles southwest of Amarillo, Castro
County sheriff's deputies said.
Most of the southern half of the state was threatened by heavy rain
today, from the Laredo area to the Beaumont area. Counties covered by
flood warnings were Aransas, Duval, Nueces, Jim Wells, Kleberg, and San
South Texas has been further behind in rainfall this year than any other
region, according to Texas Agricultural Statistics Service reports.
Moist air flowing northward from the Gulf of Mexico was mixing with an
upper level disturbance to trigger widespread rain.
The rainfall was expected to continue through Saturday across most of
the state.
More than 6 inches of rain fell during a 6-hour period at Corpus
Christi, including 1.14 inches that fell early today, making this the
rainiest April 3 on record in the coastal city.
The showers already had let up this morning in West Texas, though the
region was expected to receive more rain through Friday, dampening dry
fields that have filled windy skies with dust recently.
Five Pecos organizations with 54 volunteers and five Balmorhea groups
with about 50 volunteers will join more than 100,000 volunteers
throughout Texas in one of the nation's largest single-day litter pickup
events, according to information from TxDOT.
Pecos Adopt-a-Highway groups cleaning litter off state highways Saturday
include: Frank X. Spencer & Associates, Sheriff's Posse & Polo Team,
Reeves Co. Adult Probation, 4th & Bois'd Arc Church of Christ Youth and
the Juvenile Probation Department.
The Pecos groups will probably begin cleaning area roadways around 9
a.m. and continue work until about noon, according to Pecos
Adopt-a-Highway Coordinator Joel Baeza.
Adopt-a-Highway groups in Balmorhea participating in the cleanup
Saturday include: the Balmorhea Fire Department and the Balmorhea I.S.D.
(PAL and student council).
Because some of the groups are also involved in the 10th Annual Reeves
County Health Fair this Saturday, their organizations will do a cleanup
on Saturday, April 12. Participating in the cleanup next weekend are:
Leadership Pecos, Class of 1994-95; the Balmorhea Chamber of Commerce;
and Toyahvale Desert Oasis.
Balmorhea Adopt-a-Highway groups will begin their cleanup around 8 a.m.
and will finish up by noon, said Jess Matta, Balmorhea Adopt-a-Highway
"How long it takes them to finish depends on how many volunteers a group
has and how dirty the highways are," Matta said.
The Trash-Off coincides with Texas' wildflower season and kicks off Keep
Texas Beautiful Month and Keep America Beautiful Month.
Glen Larum, spokesman for TxDOT's regional office in Odessa said that
110 clubs and 2,000 volunteers in the Permian Basin would be
participating in the clean-up effort.
Joint efforts of TxDOT and Keep Texas Beautiful have resulted in a 72
percent reduction in litter on Texas roads and a savings to taxpayers of
two to four million dollars per year in litter pickup costs.
``No Austin lawmaker was around when we painted it (the house) three
times ... so what makes people in Austin think they are so smart they
need to tell me, or 10 million other people, what they can or can't do
with their property?'' Rogers wrote to Sen. Jerry Patterson.
Patterson is sponsor of a proposal, approved 24-6 Wednesday by the
Senate, to allow homeowners to take out a second mortgage to fund their
children's college education, start a business or do almost anything
Voters would get the final say on the issue on the November ballot if
the House also approves the proposed constitutional amendment.
``It just galls me that I am told by my Legislature that they have
appointed themselves my financial guardian,'' said Patterson,
``It's my house. It's my equity. It's my decision. ... It's mine. Leave
me alone.''
Sen. Steve Ogden, however, said he's seen firsthand the trouble people
can get into by borrowing against their homes.
``In my own family, out of state, they lost their home because of home
equity lending,'' said Ogden, R-Bryan.
Those relatives, who are in their 60s, took out a second mortgage to
start a business that failed, he said. That picture could have been
repeated across Texas in the 1980s oil bust if the Texas Constitution
didn't restrict second mortgages, he said.
``A lot of my fellow Texans, I think, were glad in the oil bust they
hadn't mortgaged their homes to go start an oil business when oil was
supposed to go to $100 a barrel,'' Ogden said. ``This constitutional
amendment would make it much easier to get in way over your head.''
Texas is the only state that doesn't allow general home equity lending.
The state Constitution allows home equity loans only to pay for taxes or
home improvements, in a provision passed to protect Texans from losing
their homes in bad economic times.
``For 158 years, I would argue that this (restriction) has served us
well,'' Ogden said, adding that he has heard no push from the public for
a change.
``The primary group that's behind this change is the bankers,'' he said.
``It's in their self-interest to get better security on their loans.''
Opponents also said the elderly, who may face family pressure to borrow
against their homes, need the current constitutional protection.
``Say Grandma's got a little grandson who's a spoiled brat, who's on
drugs, who comes to her and says, `Grandma, my bootie is going to prison
unless I get me a $50,000 criminal defense lawyer,''' said Sen. Gonzalo
Barrientos, D-Austin. ``Grandma can get a $50,000 loan on her $80,000
house to pay for the little brat's defense lawyer.''
Patterson said that currently, that hypothetical grandmother could face
pressure to sell her home to come up with the money.
If the constitutional amendment passes, Patterson added, elderly people
could benefit because they could borrow against the equity in their
homes for things they need, such as nursing care.
Without access to second mortgages, Texans can be forced to borrow at
higher interest rates to get other types of loans, Patterson said. He
said they also are denied the ability to deduct second mortgage interest
from their federal income taxes.
The Senate in 1995 approved second mortgage legislation. It died in the
The proposed constitutional amendment on second mortgages is
The enabling legislation is SB173.
"There will be people lined up at the door by 7 a.m.," Ontiveros said.
"Between 1,000 and 1,500 people attend the fair each year, whether its
good weather or raining or snowing."
The hospital has been the site of the Reeves County Health Fair for a
decade because it gives the public a chance to come in and see the
medical facility and take advantage of no-cost or low-cost screenings on
an annual basis, according to Ontiveros.
While the health fair is held at the hospital each year, it is put
together by a committee of 15 people, coming from of many different
organizations in the area. The committee plans the event according to
the needs of the community, obtains donations for the expenses involved
in the health fair and helps set up booths and banners for the event,
said Ontiveros.
"Our health fair is so popular because of the many low-cost screenings
available," Ontiveros said.
Around 50 organizations will have booths at the health fair, offering
services such as blood sugar tests, blood typing, immunizations, blood
pressure checks, a wide variety of information and much more.
The hospital will have nine booths representing some of the services
offered by the hospital such as; surgery, EKG's, laboratory, business
services, dietary, nursing, home health and ladies auxiliary.
Pulse Oximetry will be offered by the hospital's surgery booth. Visitors
to the surgery booth will place their finger in a devise which measures
oxygen in the blood and gives information regarding the functions of the
At the EKG (electrocardiogram) booth people can get an EKG without a
physicians order and have it interpreted for $7.
By filling out a form at the hospital's nursing booth you will receive a
five-page personality assessment that will tell you what kind of
personality you have, and more.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the hospital will be selling popcorn. The
proceeds will be used to purchase equipment and improve conditions at
the hospital.
Representatives will introduce the Reeves County Hospital Home Health
Service at the health fair.
The service provides health care for patients in their homes, Ontiveros
said. Brochures and other information will be available.
Children will enjoy the free face painting booth operated by hospital
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A collection of survival tips which could help you survive anywhere on earth
Posts Tagged 'dew'
Sourcing Water from PlantsSome plants collect water for their own consumption and can provide the survivor with a really good fresh water supply. Other plants yield drinkable water or sap which can also be extracted and consumed.
Water Collectors
Some plants have leaves which are cup-like in shape; such that they will collect pools of water in their leaves.
Plants which grow leaves directly from the trunk, like most palm varieties, some ferns and bromelaides (from the pineapple family, these are usually small plants which grow on the side of other, larger, trees), often have leaves which are designed to catch rain and channel it down to the base of the leaf, where it meets the trunk. The water pools there so that the tree can slowly absorb it. These kind of trees and plants are often, but definitely not always, found in tropical areas and can provide a useful source of water. One great example of this is the Traveler's Tree (Ravenala Madagascariensis). This comes from the banana family and can hold up to 1–2 liters (2–4pt) of water which pools between the leaf stalks where they attach to the tree.
Banana plants hold a descent amount of water in their trunk. This can be accessed by either slicing off the trunk at about 30cm (1ft) from the ground or by inserting a tap into the trunk. To tap a banana plant, take a 20cm (8in) length of bamboo, about the diameter if your thumb, ensuring that it is hollow all the way through. Sharpen one end with your knife and insert the bamboo tap firmly into the banana plant at about a 70 deg angle to the trunk of the plant. This will allow the water to start running out of the trunk and down through the tap. Create a water trap underneath the end of the tap, by placing a large leaf or piece of plastic over a depression in the ground, for the water to drip into and leave it for a few hours before returning to have a drink. The water may taste like green bananas but it is drinkable.
Other water bearing trees are the Boabab tree (often known as the tree of life), found in Australia, Africa and Madagascar hold a very large amount of water in its trunk. This tree also provides shade and edible fruits.
Extracting Water from Tree Roots
It is possible to get water from the roots of some trees by removing the bark, cutting shavings into a pile and pulping the root shavings with rocks then squeezing the water out of the pulp and letting the water drip into your mouth.
The roots of some trees will yield more water than others. Some trees with a higher water content are: the blood wood, the water tree and the desert oak; all found in Australia.
This method works if you are desperate but uses a lot of energy for the yield.
Water from Bamboo
Bamboo will usually yield an excellent supply of water in the hollow stems, between the joints. Water can be located by tapping the stem about 7-10 cm (3-4 inches) above a joint. If you hear a dull sound then they will most likely have water inside. You can shake the stems and listen for water inside too. Aim for thick stem bamboo. Water is most likely to collect in older, yellower stems. When you locate water, cut a notch just above the bottom joint and the water will run out freely. This water will be clean and good to drink as-is.
Water from Vines
Some vines can yield a reasonable supply of drinking water. The general characteristics of such vines are rough bark and off-shoots of about 4-6cm (1-2in) thickness.
Always be weary of plants with a sticky, milky sap as this is usually poisonous. Vines are no exception so observe this when trying various vines for water.
To get water from a water-bearing vine, simply cut a deep notch in the vine, as high up as you can, (it is important to cut the top first or else the vine will act as a vacuum and suck the water back up the vine) then cut it completely through at the base. At this point the water should begin to run out. Check that it is not sticky & milky and then collect the water in a container or let it run/drip straight into your mouth. Do not put the vine in your mouth as some vines can irritate your lips.
When the water has stopped flowing, cut a section off the bottom end to release water still inside the main vine. Repeat this until all water has been released.
Water from Cacti
Whilst most cacti have a fluid content, not all cacti yield fluid which is safe to drink. Some cacti can be very poisonous; like the the giant Saquarro cactus found in the California and Arizona regions of North America and in Mexico. On the other hand, the Barrel cactus is an exception to the "Avoid milky sap " rule. This life saver can yield around a liter (2 pints or 33oz) of drinkable sticky milky sap. The best way to handle cacti is to cut off a piece to expose the inner flesh, then either cut chunks out pf the center to mash or suck the moisture out, or to cut and mash the flesh, while still in the base, till there is enough liquid to collect or drink then repeat.
Always be very careful when handling cacti as you really don't want to get the spines stuck in your skin as they can be almost impossible (especially the fine ones) to get out in a survival situation and if left, they can cause weeping sores which can quickly turn septic.
Cactus fruits such as prickly pears can also provide liquid.
The liquid in some cacti can be tasteless and sour in other varieties.
Finding and Collecting WaterWater will always follow the path of least resistance so common sense should tell you that a good place to look for water would be low points in the landscape such as valley floors and gullies. When in any type of hilly terrain, these places are ideal places to look.
If there is no river, stream or pool of water on the valley or gully floor, look for places where clumps of green vegetation or trees are growing and dig there. You are likely to find water, or at least moisture, below the surface. Once you dig into the moist ground, leave the hole to rest for a few minutes which will allow the water to pool in the bottom for collection and drinking.
Water can also be found in dried riverbeds by digging on the outside bend. Chances of finding water in this situation are increased if there outside edge of the bend is protected by overhanging rock or log, or the area in which you dig is sandy; or has some form of green vegetation growing along the sides.
You should only need to dig about 50 – 70 cm (2ft) max. Any deeper and you run the risk of wasting precious body fluid through exertion. Survival is also about knowing when to cut your losses and continue you search elsewhere.
In coastal areas, digging about 100 mt (330ft) back from the high tide line will produce drinkable water. It will still be a bit salty but drinkable. The best results will come from sandy areas such as dunes.
Water seeping from rock walls (a seep) can easily be collected and can provide a reasonable amount of drinking water; ferns or vegetation growing out of a rock-face will often indicate a seep. The survivor can be almost certain to find a seep inside a cave or lava tunnel.
Collecting Water from a Seep
It is possible to sip the water straight from the rock, depending on how fast water is being released. Often there will only be a light seeping of water so you can also lay a piece if fabric or clothing over the seep until it is saturated and then wring the water out of it, either into a container or straight into your mouth.
Another method is to use a wick to divert the water into a container. To do this, place a container (cup, old discarded plastic bottle or even a broad soft leaf folded at the edges and pinned with twigs to form a container) securely near the seep (a man made container such as a discarded bottle could be hung from a string) lay a piece of string, cord, strip of fabric or shoelace across the rock where the water is seeping in such a way that it gets wet (this is the WICK). If the rock is vertical, secure the wick so that it does not fall off then put the hanging end in the bottle/container and leave it for a few hours. Before long, the wick will absorb the water to the point of saturation and the water will start to trickle nicely into the container. This method can be very effective and having a few of these set up can yield quite a good amount of water.
Natural Springs
Springs occur where a flow of underground water breaks (or springs) through the grounds surface.
A spring can yield several hundred liters of water per day, even during a heavy drought, and can be a lifesaving find for the survivor.
Areas where granite rock bands or shelves break through the surface of the ground, and rocky cliffs should be searched for the presence of a spring. Look for the direction that the bands of rock are layered. Any spring water will actively move underground along the lines determined by the rock bands. This will give you some idea of where to look. A spring could look like a flow of water coming from a point in the rock or ground, or it could just look like a boggy patch of ground. In cliffs, it is worth investigating any areas where there is an excess of green vegetation growing.
Collecting Dew
At night or early morning, dew drops usually cover smooth surfaces such as leaves, grass, tree bark & and man made waste such as glass, tin/ iron and plastic. This can be an excellent supplementary source when collected. You can either soak this up with fabric or clothing or, if you are confident that it is safe, lick it directly from the source. Be careful though not to cut your tongue and some leaves are irritants and can cause your mouth to swell.
A reasonable amount of water can easily be collected by tying clean clothes around your legs and walking through long, dew soaked, grass at night or in the early morning. The liquid can then be wrung out into the mouth or a container.
Dew traps can be created by digging a hole in the ground about shin deep and placing a sheet of plastic, tarpaulin, leather or vinyl from a car seat or large leaf over the hole so that it sits in the hole and makes a depression. you will probably need to weigh down the edges with logs or stones. Leave it overnight and you will often find a pool of water in the morning.
Collecting Rain Water
When water is in short supply it is important not to overlook the small sources. Lots of little bits add up to a lot and these small water sources can greatly improve your chances of survival. Look for:
- Hollows in the fork of a tree, rock or ground where rainwater or dew may have pooled
- Trees, ferns and palms where broad leaves join the trunk as rain water or dew will often collect there
- Leaves which are shaped such that they hold small reservoirs of water
Rain traps are essentially the same as the dew trap however and can be used to catch and pool rain rather than dew, however when it is raining, any large smooth surface should be exploited (Tarpaulins, Plastic, Bamboo roofing, Large leaves etc) should all be fashioned in a way that they catch and channel rain from a wide area into the rain trap. Large sea shells, bamboo halves, sliced lengthwise also make good rain traps.
All rain water, no matter where you are in the world, is good to drink, as is.
If you are injured and cannot move, wrap a piece of fabric, like a strip torn from the bottom of a t-shirt, around the base of a tree and insert the loose end into the opening of a bottle or cup. The fabric will draw in moisture released by the tree and, once saturated, start dripping into the bottle/cup.
Watching for signs of water
There is a lot to be learned from watching animals as they go about their daily business I'm their environment. If you know what to look out for, you can pick up on tell-tail signs which will lead you to water, give you early warning if wild fire is near, help you to find salt and many more useful things.
- Birds flying low and fast are usually heading toward a water source.
- Birds flying from water are usually full and will often fly from branch to branch; fluttering and zig-zaging.
Honeybees nesting in the wild choose nest sites close to water supplies. Honeybees cannot survive without water as they use water to cool the hive, maintaining a temperature of around 35dec (C) or 95(F) preventing the wax from melting, water is mixed with pollen and honey to feed the young and to dilute their own food supply when the sugar levels are in excess of 50%. In hot climates, bees will require up to 2lt (2.1qts) per day. Bees will build their hive within 500mtrs of a sustainable watersource which could prove to be valuable to the thirsty survivor.
Honey is also a valuable survivor food which is rich in vitamins and a great energy source. Honey can be smeared over cuts providing protection from dirt and germs and properties which will hasten the healing process.
Tracks and Trails
- When you find converging game trails, following them, in the direction of the arrow that they make where they meet, will lead to water.
Man Made Objects
In the desert you should always look underneath any man made objects you may come across such as a sheet of iron or the like, it may have been placed there on purpose to cover the entrance of a well or bore. This is common practice amongst locals in arid places.

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5 Things That Will Make Your Meditation Practice A Million Times Easier
I recently went hiking with a friend who was visiting Los Angeles from New York. On our trek, she started telling me about how tough it is for her to meditate. "My thoughts are all over the place," she said, as if she were in pain.
I stopped her in the middle of our hike. "Relax," I said. "Take a few deep breaths. Can you feel the breeze? Can you feel the presence of the trees and mountains?"
"Yes. Yes, I can," she said. It seemed like she was sinking into a deep abyss.
I smiled and said to her, "Now you are meditating!"
Meditation isn't some complicated phenomenon. If it seems complicated, then you're probably taking it too seriously. Meditation is a state of relaxation wherein you experience your awareness and become a witness to all of your thoughts, emotions, and inner chatter.
These five tips are all you need to get started on your meditation journey:
1. Relax.
Before you learn to meditate, you need to learn to relax. Hopefully that won't be too tough! You can relax by reading, writing, listening to music, or simply sitting in nature near a tree or a beach. Whatever relaxes you, go for it. Meditation begins with the relaxation of your mind, body, and soul. Start carving out some time every day to do nothing but relax.
2. Don't fight your thoughts.
As you begin to meditate, your thoughts will certainly try to bother you. Meditation creates an outlet for our thoughts to exit our minds. Of course, these thoughts don't always leave so smoothly. They may create some havoc and uneasiness, but if you fight with them, they won't leave. Instead, simply watch your thoughts and be mindful of each one as it passes by. Don't accept or reject any of them. Continue to witness your thoughts, and eventually you will experience stillness.
3. Listen to music, or sit in silence. It's your call.
Some meditators slip into calmness in complete silence while others need the support of music. Both ways are fine! Tap into what works for you. If you want to meditate with music, I suggest using a natural soundtrack of singing bowls, waterfalls, or bird chirps. Music can play a significant role in moving you toward a meditative state.
4. Choose a mantra.
A mantra is a sacred sound that helps you connect with your higher self. Preferably, you should receive a personal mantra from a guru or a spiritual teacher. But to start, there are many universal mantras that you can use as a beginner. A YouTube search for "gayatri mantra" (mantra for wisdom) or "shanti mantra" (mantra for peace) will lead you to many soothing sounds. In addition, you can always choose a statement in English to repeat, such as I am pure awareness or I witness my consciousness.
5. The right questions matter.
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At the Rink: Ducks at Canadiensby Sean Farrell
MONTREAL -- The Anaheim Ducks look to put a rare lopsided loss behind them Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.
Anaheim ended a seven-game winning streak with a 6-2 loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. The Ducks lead the NHL with a 21-7-5 mark for 47 points.
"Good teams bounce back and we consider ourselves a good team," Anaheim coach Bruce Boudreau said after the morning skate. "We've had a good stretch here but we don't want it to end on a bad note. There's a lot of character and pride in that room and I know we're going to put our best foot forward (Tuesday)."
The Ducks wrap up their five-game road trip Friday at the Ottawa Senators.
Forward Emerson Etem will play against the Canadiens in place of Kyle Palmieri, who sustained a shoulder injury Tuesday. Etem, who was recalled from Norfolk of the American Hockey League on Wednesday, has two goals and four points in 21 games this season with Anaheim.
"He's played great games for us. We just want to see it on a daily basis," Boudreau said. "We want to see the consistency of his speed, the consistency of his physical play; the consistency all the time rather than teasing us one minute and it's great, and then the next minute it's not so great. And I think that happens to an awful lot of young guys."
Rene Bourque will face Montreal for the first time since he was traded to Anaheim for defenseman Bryan Allen on Nov. 20.
Playing on captain Ryan Getzlaf's line, Bourque has one goal and three assists in 12 games. He had two assists in 13 games with the Canadiens before he was assigned to Hamilton of the AHL on Nov. 10.
Forward Lars Eller will be a game-time decision for Montreal, which has won the first three games of its five-game homestand. Eller has missed four games because of an upper-body injury. Eric Tangradi will draw into the lineup if Eller is unable to play.
The Canadiens will honor Saku Koivu in a pregame ceremony. Koivu, who was Montreal's captain from 1999-2009, spent his first 14 seasons in the League with the Canadiens, and five with the Ducks before retiring at the end of last season.
Here are the projected lineups.
Rene Bourque - Ryan Getzlaf - Devante Smith-Pelly
Matt Beleskey - Ryan Kesler - Emerson Etem
Andrew Cogliano - Rickard Rakell - Jakob Silfverberg
Patrick Maroon - Nate Thompson - Tim Jackman
Scratches: Mark Fistric, Dany Heatley
Injured: Francois Beauchemin (broken finger), Corey Perry (knee) Eric Brewer (broken foot), Kyle Palmieri (shoulder), Sheldon Souray (right wrist)
Max Pacioretty – Alex Galchenyuk – Brendan Gallagher
Jiri Sekac – Tomas Plekanec – Dale Weise
Brandon Prust – David Desharnais – Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau
Michael Bournival – Manny Malhotra – Eric Tangradi
Alexei Emelin - Sergei Gonchar
Scratched: Mike Weaver, Bryan Allen, Lars Eller
Injured: None
Status report: Beauchemin took part in the morning skate but Boudreau ruled out a return against Montreal. "(Beauchemin) is being really smart about it," Boudreau said. "There's a lot of things he could do, he could play, but if it's not ready to go and he got it banged the wrong way and he's out eight to 10 more weeks, we're losing a really important piece to the puzzle, and we want to make sure that he's right before he comes back in and that finger's healed." ... Weaver missed the past three games because of a concussion. He is available, but will sit out along with Allen, who will miss his sixth game in a row.
Who's hot: Getzlaf has two goals and three assists during a three-game point streak. Kesler has five goals and three assists in his past six games. ... Galchenyuk had a first NHL hat trick Tuesday. Pacioretty has one goal and four assists in his past three games, including the primary assist on each of Galchenyuk's three goals Tuesday.


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By Sarah Cook
"In that opening shot Gaga seems to literally become the screen – and, as the camera pulls back, what was once the screen is revealed to be the performer on the stage. This blurring between the screen itself and the performer on the stage suggests a kind of transgression of the screen." ~Meghan Vicks, from her and Eddie McCaffray's initial discussion of Gaga's VMA performance
I want to start by agreeing with Meghan's observation – in fact, the longer the camera stayed right up against Gaga's face, the more uncomfortable I felt. Was it just me? I became incredibly anxious for the camera to back away, and to see her body, the stage, the surroundings…
It didn't help that MTV online was a bit tenuous throughout the VMA airtime, taking forever to post each performance (which was supposed to happen immediately after it occurred), and only offering a live-stream of alternative cameras: a couple backstage views, a view of the audience, a few different rooms, etc. For me, this became the most interesting part of the whole experience: I found myself anxiously searching various online sites for a chance to live-stream Gaga's performance, and I clicked repeatedly through all the different live cameras that MTV offered, trying to see which one was the most promising at any given moment. It became a race to see Gaga live, or to at least figure out which source would allow me to see her performance the soonest.
But here's where it got especially weird: once Gaga started performing and I had yet to find a live stream, I realized I could hear her faintly in the background from these random MTV cameras. Each camera had a slightly different volume of sound, but none of them were loud: so while the visual cues were completely absent, the echo of "Applause" in the background told me she was onstage at that moment. I clicked ever more rapidly to try and see what I was only slightly able to hear. I clicked over to something called the "Talent Lounge." There, I saw a bar with the phrase "Good Vibrations" written along the front. There were three small TV screens hung up in various corners of the room – they looked about a half-inch big on my computer screen – setting a kind of sports bar vibe. I was about to click onto a different camera when I realized those three small TVs were all broadcasting Gaga's performance: multiple Gagas, and yet they were all so tiny! And so, my first taste of Gaga as Gaga as Gaga was through computer through video through TV, all these layers of technology that gave me what I desired only by lining up just so.


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Jack Straw: "International community should accept the division in Cyprus"
UK Former Foreign Affairs Minister Jack Straw called on the international community to accept the division in Cyprus, so that the two communities in Cyprus could develop their relations. Straw gave an interview to Anadolu Agency (AA) and said "If a bi-zonal, bi-communal, happy and united island is possible, it will be the best solution" when he was reminded of the problems faced in the negotiation process. Stating that, however, especially the Greek Cypriot side did not want to accept this, which was observed 10 years ago in the referendum for Annan Plan, StrawRead More
Ahmet Davutoğlu: "There will be no hesitation in using our rights"
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu reiterated the support of Turkey to the TRNC and said that both peoples have equal rights in the exclusive economic zone of the island and there will be no hesitation in using these rights. Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu added that Turkey reiterates its call for peace, solution and intensified negotiations at once in Cyprus and said: "If this is not possible a joint committee should be established and the natural resources should be used for promoting peace. If the Greek Cypriot side say 'no'Read More
Coffee Cup Conversations
Have you ever found yourself saying, "I never knew that about so and so"? Sometimes you can be pleasantly surprised by certain things you learn about a friend or acquaintance. I have known Zeki Çeler for many years and always thought of him as a man solely interested in Cypriot culture – in particular folk dancing. However, his relatively recent entry into politics was a surprise to me, but that was before I heard from his own mouth that he actually has a degree in political science and public administration.Read More
Anastasiades' brilliant geostrategic adviser
By Loucas Charalambous (Sunday Mail 23 Nov 2014) I THINK I may need to seek the help of a psychiatrist. Some of our president's incurable obsessions have been pushing me to the brink of madness. One of these is appointments, which he engages in with carefree abandon; his all-time favourite verb is 'appoint'. It does not matter whether the committees, sub-committees and councils that he thinks up are needed, nor how much they cost. This does not interest him, as long as can keep appointing people to new positions. EveryRead More
Syrian Refugees are rescued
A Tanzanian flagged ship, named 'Haj Zaher', that was carrying Syrian refugees called for SOS the pervious night with the danger of sinking and drifted to the north of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus' s Tatlısu coast. The ship was brought to Kyrenia Tourism port with a successful rescue operation by the TRNC and Turkish teams. The TRNC Coast Guard Command headquarters who received the mayday call on Sunday, had sent a boat from Kyrenia and two boats from Famagusta to the rescue. Turkey's coast commander headquarters who received the sameRead More
BIDEN: "USA supports efforts for uniting the island under the UN leadership"
US Vice President Joe Biden said: "USA supports efforts for uniting the island, as a bi-communal and bi-zonal federation under the UN leadership." Biden also said: "If there is political will at present, there is a potential for a solution which will be for the benefit of the region including Turkey and the all the people in the island. In order to achieve this it is necessary to decrease tension and return to the negotiation table." After the working dinner he had with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ,Biden madeRead More
Cricket returns to North Cyprus this Sunday
League Cricket returns to North Cyprus this Sunday with the TRNC welcoming the Nicosia Cricket Club. The game will be played at their home ground, the Pia Bella Stadium, near the New Harbour in Girne, starting at 11am. Captain Danish Afridi and the selectors are faced with a difficult choice as they have 3 games in 3 weeks. They had planned to use some of the development players for the fixture, as the game's long term growth is their major priority. However, the very real possibility of winning their firstRead More
TRNC organizes promotional activity in the UK
Deputy Prime Ministry, Economy, Tourism, Culture and Sports Ministry organized a promotional activity named 'Road Show' with the cooperation of Turkish Airlines. According to the information given from the Ministry, the 'Road Show' organized with the contributions of Deputy Prime Ministry, Economy, Tourism, Culture and Sports Ministry and with the transportation sponsorship of the Turkish Airlines and took place in 3 separate centers. First part of the activity took place in Edinburgh, second part in Belfast and the last part in Dublin.
Tatlisu blood donor day
The first Tatlisu blood donor day was held on – 17th November 2014 – at the new ambulance station in Tatlisu. After some advertising of the event in various forms of the media it was good to see so many people turn out ready to do their bit! Four members of the CESV were there to assist the team if required. They were also there to hand over a pulse oximeter and a portable sphygmomanometer to the ambulance crew on duty. Phlebotomists from Lefkosa set the session up which started atRead More
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Results & updated league table following matches played on Thursday 20/11/14. Postponed match between O'Live Bar & Ayse Café Bar now scheduled for Friday 28/11/14. Results for matches played on 20/11/2014 Carlsberg Winter Darts League 2014/2015 League Table 24/11/14 LEAGUE P W L F A DIFF PTS BAROOSH FLYERS 8 THE PARK KARSIYAKA 1 BAROOSH FLYERS 9 9 0 68 13 55 68 JESSICS 6 EUCALYPTUS 3 TOLGAS 8 7 1 56 16 40 56 JESSICS 8 8 0 50 22 28 50 O'LIVE BAR V BAROOSH BANDITS——MATCH POSTPONED EUCALYPTUSRead More
Toys are not just for children and not just for Christmas.
The dogs at the KAR Rescue Centre are sad and bored. They need you to make them some toys and playthings. Plastic bottles, old rags/socks tied in a knot, unwanted soft toys are just a few ideas. The centre is full to bursting and not many of the dogs get a chance to be taken for a walk. Toys and playthings will give them much needed stimulation and fun. A constant supply is needed as they won't last long with the chewing, throwing about and tug-of-wars that will give themRead More
"Natural Resources around Cyprus belong to all Cypriots"
Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Taner Yıldız said that natural resources around Cyprus belong to all Cypriots. Minister Yıldız attended a conference in Rome which was organised by EU Term President, Italy and European Commission on the issue of ' Building Europe-Mediterranean Energy Bridge: Strategic Importance of Europe-Mediterranean Natural Gas and Electric Network' . Answering a question regarding the energy sources on the off shores of Cyprus , Yıldız said that natural resources around Cyprus belong to all Cypriots. Furthermore, Yıldız emphasized the importance of cooperation in theRead More
Dinçyürek discussed TRNC Water Supply Project with Veysel Eroğlu
Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Hakan Dinçyürek stated that TRNC Water Supply Project is named as the project of the century which will make great contributions to strengthen the life quality, socio-economic structure and agriculture in the TRNC. Dinçyürek met with Turkish Minister of Forestry and Water Management Veysel Eroğlu in Ankara. Stating that TRNC Water Supply Project costs about 1.5 billion lira, Eroğlu said that the issues regarding Water and Forestry will be discussed and added "When the water arrives from Turkey, it will be distributed for drinkingRead More
"If the Greek side is devoted and sincere to reach a federal partnership, it should act to make it possible''
President Derviş Eroğlu emphasised that Turkish Cypriot side is at the negotiation table, however the time for Greek Cypriot side to decide what they want has already passed and added that "if they are devoted and sincere to reach a federal partnership, they should act in that direction to make it possible" At the speech he gave on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of the declaration of TRNC, President Eroğlu stated that one of the happiest days of Turkish Cypriots is 15th of November 1983. Eroğlu said that "itRead More
Bozkır: "EP resolution has no validity for us"
Turkish EU Minister and Chief Negotiator Volkan Bozkır stated that the resolution of European Parliament (EP) has no validity for Turkey. Bozkır made evaluation during a reception was held before the voting of the EP resolution, containing also the issues concerning the activities of Turkish seismic research vessel Barbaros Hayreddin Pasa, at the General Council. Stating that the incorrectness of the resolution was expressed during the meetings with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini and European Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement NegotiationsRead More
Çavuşoğlu: "Greek Cypriot side's exploring natural gas while negotiations were going on is not sign of good will"
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu stated that Greek Cypriots' exploring natural gas while the negotiations were going on in the island is not a sign of good will. On a TV program Çavuşoğlu answered questions and said exploration studies in the Eastern Mediterranean have no validity and added that those countries have made such an initiative due to their current conjuncture. Çavuşoğlu added "We have warned before that if they announce an exclusive economic zone, we will send our vessels there. Their steps do not contribute to a solution". Hochstein:Read More
Current opportunity should be evaluated
Vice President of Atlantic Council, a US based think tank, Damon Wilson said that there is a special window of opportunity for the solution of the Cyprus problem and this opportunity should be evaluated. At a meeting with a group of journalists from both sides of the island that took place at the Cyprus Community Media Center (CCMC) in the buffer zone, Wilson said that US Vice President Joe Biden knows and follows the Cyprus issue very well. Adding that US President Barack Obama is also interested in the CyprusRead More
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Recently, leading up to and including the "Remembrance Day" celebration/commemoration events, a great deal has been made in the press and media about the bravery of the common soldiers and other servicemen who sacrificed their lives, especially during World War One. I have never gone against popular opinion (oh, yes you have cry people who know me!), but, while some service men and women, or even many of them, were indeed brave, but, in trench warfare, the "common (British) soldiers" were forced to advance across "no-man's land" with the optionRead More
KAR flight only winners
Catherine and John Hunter claimed their free flights from Ercan to Stansted from Libby Main, Destination Expert and Sales Representative at Cyprus Paradise on the 13/11/2014. Catherine and John have been living permanently in North Cyprus since May this year. They live in the beautiful village of Karsiyaka and have been visiting the island since 2004. They bought 2 raffle tickets for the Cyprus Paradise KAR draw at the Black Olive café in Alsancak. They like to support all the local charities and didn't believe in their hearts of heartsRead More
Coffee Cup Conversations
When you meet someone for the first time, the first few minutes have a great influence on how we perceive that person. We only get one chance to make the right impression. The warm and colourful persona of Mo Davies hit me like a breath of fresh air the instant we met and shook hands. Her short hair tinted mauve, her large earrings and warm smile announce her presence in the room. My recent meeting with Mo was in regards to the "Heart N Art" art exhibition that she isRead More


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No.3 point scoring team - 2 Victory Points
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No.6 point scoring team - 1 Victory Point
No.7 point scoring team - 1 Victory Point
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Born in Jerusalem in 1689 (5449?), Yaakov Culi moved to Constantinople, Turkey, where he found adequate facilities and financial backing to publish the scholarly output of his learned grandfather, Rabbi Moses ibn Habib, including classics such as Get Pashut and Ezrat Nashim.
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Stygian Proserpine
"I come in purity from a pure people,
Oh Queen of the Dead;
and I claim descent from your blessed race.
But fate and the star-hurled thunderbolt
overwhelmed me, and now I have flown
out of the sorrow heavy wheel.
I move with eager steps
to touch your Crown, and sink into your lap,
My Great Lady; Oh Queen of the Dead."
"Happy and hlessed you shall be then,
as a God, mortal no more.
You shall be as a young child,
fallen into my own sweet mother's milk."
--fragment of a text from Thurii, in southern Italy, approximately 3rd century bce, relating to the mysteries of Proserpine
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean sea. It is home to its native people, the Sicilians themselves, who are named after the ancient Sicels, but it has been the meeting place of many major cultures, empires, and civilizations. Anciently, it was home to several prominent Greek colonies, and later it became the first holding off of the Italian Peninsula. Then the Romans claimed for their Empire. Western Sicily, especially the city of Syracuse, which was founded by the Greeks and where Socrates himself taught philosophy, still has a more Greek-style culture than an Italian culture, and there are still some pockets that speak Greek as the native language. During the reign of Augustus Caesar, he promoted the idea that the "Roman" people were the people of the Italian Peninsula and also Sicily. Today, Sicily is part of the Republic of Italy, but holds a certain amount of regional political autonomy. Sicilian is still the native language, but standard Italian and Latin are taught in schools.
Here is a brief recap of the story. The lovely girl Persephone, daughter of the, Vegetation Goddess Demeter, was picking flowers by a lakeside when She when was spied by the God Hades, ruler of the Underworld. He was immediately smitten by Her beauty and spirited Her away in His chariot driven by four black steeds, which took Them to His citadel in Tarterus. When Demeter heard of this abduction, She was sadden so much that She neglected Her duties as Goddess of Growing Vegetation until all the plant life began to die away. Demeter subsequently went through Her own sad adventures until Persephone was released in the Spring. Demeter was so happy upon the return of Her daughter that the world's plant life began to renew and grow again. However, there was a catch. Since Persephone had eaten some of the pomegranate, the food of the Underworld, She had to return again to Hades and remain with Him for part of the year. Demeter would miss Her daughter during this time, and in Her sadness, let the world die again until Persephone returned. This was the story of why the seasons changed. It was also the basis for the Eleusinian Mysteries, which were the secret re-enactment of this myth, which led its initiates through a symbolic life, death, and rebirth. The ancient center where these Mysteries were celebrated was in the Greek city of Eleusis, but there is more that is not so well known.
Persephone was known by the name Proserpina to the Latin speaking Romans, which is derived from the word proserpere, which means "to emerge." She was the daughter of Ceres, and Sicily was Her beloved island, the land over which She was Matron. Proserpina's abduction was said to have happened on the banks of Lake Peregusa, where She was picking flowers, which is by the town ofEnna, located in central Sicily. Pluto, as Hades was known in Latin, came forth from the volcanic Mount Etna, near Catania, which is on the coast of Western Sicily, in order to abduct Proserpina. Mt. Etna has figured richly in ancient mythology variously as the forge of the Roman smith God Vulcan, as the prison of the Titans who shake the Earth in their struggles towards freedom, and as an entrance to the Underworld. In Her terror, Proserpina gave chase, trying to escape from Pluto, but was eventually caught at the city of Syracuse. Both disappeared into the Underworld at Aretusa Fountain. Aretusa was a nymph who was turned into a spring by the Goddess Diana, in order to escape the wicked Alfeo who coveted her. In the Mediterranean, wells and springs were thought to be entrances to the Underworld.
The cult of Ceres and Proserpina was among the most celebrated in ancient times in Sicily. Our word "cult" comes from the Latin cultus, which simply means "cultivate" and referred to cultivating relationships with the Gods through offerings and prayers. The Ceralia, or the festival of Ceres, was celebrated anciently in April with a public procession, led by torch bearing priests, to the temple of Ceres. In The Golden Ass by Apulieus, Proserpina is referred to as being the Goddess of the Sicilians. In modem times, the story of Proserpina is known as a "Sicilian folktale" throughout Italy.
Today the area of Lake Peregusa is a Nature preserve. It has a pinewood forest that is a home for several species of birds, and the lake itself can appear red from the abundance of microorgan- isms. In the nearby area, there are Greek ruins dating back to the seventh century BCE. There are even the remains of several copper age huts and a graveyard. The myth of Proserpina is remembered by bronze statues of Renaissance master Bernini's "The Abduction of Proserpina" in the cities of Enna and Catania. Stories of Her are still remembered and told, and the legend of Her continues to echo through the ages.
Mark P.O. Morford and Robert J. Lenardon (1971, 1977). Classical Mythology. White P1ains, NY: Longman, INC.
Gardner, Gera1d. (1974). Witchcraft Today. Secaucus, NJ: The Citadel Press.
Apuleius (1951, 1979). The Transformations of Lucius, otherwise known as The Golden Ass. Translated by Robert Graves. New York, NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Ciao & Blessed Be,
Amra the Lion (Steve Colombo)
Rockford, I1linois; email@example.com
Amra is a hereditary practitioner of Italian Paganism and magick, whose family emigrated from Palermo, Sicily. He has traveled to some of Italy's most ancient sacred site and has done research with the goal of teaching Italian traditions to the Pagan community.
Originally printed in CIRCLE Magazine, Spring 2003 pp 35-36. Reproduced here with permission of Steve Columbo, aka Amra the Lion.
Ceres Damatres
Plutus Somnus
Latin Underworld
The Roman poet, Horace, in his Epodes of Horace (written approximately 30 bce), recounted the story of a powerful Italian sorceress, Canidia. Horus described that certain women gathered in secret to give homage to Proserpine and Diana. These Goddesses granted the women power in magic for participating in nocturnal mysteries.
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Typical Technical Analysis Using Multiple Time Frames
Most experts agree that traders need to use multiple time frames to make an informed trade analysis. There are several time frame charts, ranging from 1-minute all the way to monthly time charts. The confusion usually arises among traders as to which time frame to use. This article will introduce the concept of using multiple time frame charts to make trading decisions.
Multiple time frame analysis is a method of technical analysis where currency price action is monitored using several time frame charts. A conventional multiple time frame analysis will involve the use of at least 3 time frames. The three time frames commonly used are selected according to the "rule of four," which is that a medium-term time frame should first be used (1-hour hour chart), and then two other time frames corresponding to four times the medium time frame, and one-fourth of the medium time frame chart. This gives us the 15-minute chart (for entries) the 4-hour chart for trend determination and the 1-hour chart for the trade setup.
With this in mind, let us look at a typical trade setup using the three different time frames. Before starting, refresh in your mind what is Forex time frame and scalping in Forex trading.
Technical analysis using multiple time frames
The first step is to start with the longer-term time frame, which is the 4-hour chart. This is to determine the trend of the currency pair. The eventual trade SHOULD be in the trend direction of this time frame. Such trades will have a greater degree of success than if it was taken against the direction of the trend seen on the 4-hour chart. The trend as seen on the four-hour chart is less of market noise and more of true fundamentals at play. Monitoring where the market fundamentals have been pointing to in the recent past helps the trader understand what is happening on the 4-hour charts a whole lot better.
The second step is to look at the 1-hour chart. This chart chronicles the moves within the larger trend. This time frame is a marriage between price action on the shorter and longer time frames. The 1-hour chart is where you should get your trades set up, and where you should be monitoring your trades when they are active.
The third step is the trade execution, which is done using the 15-minute chart. Even though there is more market noise here, previous analyses done on the higher term charts as described above will ensure you are only in when the market noise is in your favor.
Take a look at the illustration of what we have just explained from the charts of the EURUSD below for Friday December 2, 2011.
Step 1
Trend analysis shows that EURUSD is in a confirmed downtrend. A coordinated interest rate cut by several central banks across the major world economies which provided more dollars for governments, business and banks at a cheaper rate was the fundamental triggering factor for the sudden strength in the US Dollar 48 hours earlier.
Step 2
The 1-hour chart shows a bearish engulfing pattern which occurred at the same time that a Stochastics cross >80 occurred. This also occurred at R1 resistance.
Step 3
The third step is the trade execution. If you look at the 1-hour chart, you will notice that the bearish movement for the day started at 10AM EST. At the same time, there was a bearish pinbar and another bearish candle, which together formed a bearish harami. Trade should be opened at the next candle, which eventually turned to a bearish one in keeping with the downward trend bias for EURUSD on the day.
This is a great example of how to apply technical analysis using multiple time frame charts in your Forex trades. Practice until this becomes your second nature.
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4 Responses to "Typical Technical Analysis Using Multiple Time Frames"
I've been using multiple time frame charts since the mid 1980's and once I discovered the power and focus that gave me, I've never looked back. I use weekly, daily, hourly, and 15-minute time frames. My best trades occur when all four charts are either overbought or oversold at the same time. I also use the hourly as my trade chart.
Great article! Was wondering if you'd be able to provide some advice. When deciding how to trail your stop, do you use the middle time frame or the smallest? Your help is much appreciated!
Hello David.
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to reply.
You mentioned you trade weekly,daily,
hourly and 15 minute time frames and your
best trades are when all four charts are either overbought or oversold at the same time. Wouldn't that involve a lot of waiting?
Peter Nicholas.


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When the temps drop it's time to break out my cold weather running gear. I am not talking my speedo, I am talking warm merino wool layers. Below are my favorite recommendations for outfitting yourself for a run in the cold.
The Head. My go to hat is Rapha's Merino Hat. This hat is awesome, double layer around the ears and single layer at the top. It keeps your ears nice and warm, but allows heat out through the top. Wool is king IMO when the temperatures drop and having a great wool cap is a must. The hat retails for $55, which is pretty steep for a hat, but it's well worth it. After I run I usually just rise it out and leave it hanging in the shower to dry. The other advantage of wool is it doesn't tend to smell like other sport apparel using different materials.
The Eyes. Yep running in the cold can certainly make you tear up. This year I am wearing Oakley Flack Jacket XLJ in polished white prescription glasses that were sent to me from Rob Tavakoli of SportRx. SportRx offers a huge selection of prescription sunglasses & eyewear from all the major name brand companies. Rob & SportRX setup me up with Day & Night (transition) prescription lenses that start out clear and get darker or lighter depending on the lighting conditions. The glasses also have an ultra-premium antireflective coating that repels dirt, oil, water and of course glare. The advantages of these glasses is they don't fog up, they keep bugs and stuff out of your eyes (Not that it matters much when it's cold), they get lighter or darker depending on the lighting conditions and they stay put on your face. Lastly because they are prescription glasses, I can actually see more of my surroundings. My world has become a bit more in focus. This is especially helpful during the early morning runs and late evening runs where light conditions aren't optimal. I highly recommend the Oakley Flack Jackets XLJ for running and if you need prescription sport glasses, SportRX is a great place to get them. Oh and one last thing about the glasses. They do in fact help keep your eyes from tearing when running in cold weather. A really nice benefit.
The Body. I use a layering system that usually consists of a base layer, a mid layer and then an outer layer (Usually a jacket when it's really cold or a vest if it's not as bad).
- Outerwear – Right now my Jacket of choice is the Brooks Silver Bullet. It keeps the chill off and breaks any wind that may be present.
- Mid-Layer – Under the jacket for my Mid-Layer I am usually wearing Icebreaker stuff. They have a fantastic merino wool mid-layer line. Icebreaker uses a fabric weight ranging from 120 – 380. I find the 150, 200 and 260 to be the best weights for a mid layer. Again depending on temperature. I will normally wear a long sleeve mid-layer top with a zipper collar. That way, if you do get hot, you can vent out a little heat by unzipping.
- Base Layer – For the Base Layer I will again choose Icebreaker or Rapha's Merino Base Layer.
Note: I haven't review any of the Smartwool line of cloths or Patagonia or many other brands from running companies like Inov-8, Smartwool seems the obvious choice as does Patagonia, since they are both leaders in merino wool apparel.
The Hands. I am a mitten type of guy. There are a wide range of mittens out there, but the ones I like usually have a windproof outer shell with some sort of soft material inside.
The Legs. I typically like to keep my legs covered in winter when running. I am not a big fan of the tights, so I opt for a more relaxed pant setup. Normally this involves wearing some type of running shorts and then either a sport pant or merino wool Tracer pant from Icebreaker. When it's really cold the wool pants rock.
The Feet. Wearing a wee bit larger shoe size in the winter will allow you to wear warmer merino wool socks that may or may not work in your existing shoe setup. My feet typically don't get cold when running, but I have opted to start wearing wool. So far my favorite wool socks are from Rapha, Smartwool and Swiftwick Pursuit Four. What is cool about the Swiftwick line is the socks are made in the US and you can get different lengths based on you preference. I like a higher rising sock in the winter, so the Pursuit Four works great.
As for shoes, I haven't really purchased cold specific shoes. That said, shoes which have a lot of venting on top will be cooler to run in than say something made out of Gore-Tex. Using a trail specific shoe might be the best option, since it will have more traction than a typical road shoe should you encounter slippery or icy conditions. I am currently running in two completely different shoes. On Running's Cloud Surfer and Patagonia's Everlong. The On's are more of a cushioned road shoe while the Patagonia Everlong's are a light weight trail shoe.
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Op-ed: Insurers taking advantage of Illinois employers
The National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI), a non-profit, non-partisan organization made up of the nation's leading experts on social insurance, recently released a report documenting substantial reductions in the cost of Illinois workers' compensation. And it is clear that the insurance industry is taking advantage of employers in Illinois.
The NASI study examined the trend that followed a 2011 overhaul of workers' comp in Illinois. At the urging of the state's leading business organizations, bipartisan majorities of Illinois lawmakers acted at that time in an effort to reduce costs for Illinois employers. The resulting legislation forced workers to forfeit longstanding rights in exchange for insurance companies being transparent with pricing and passing savings along to employers in the form of rate reductions. Unfortunately, the insurance companies are not holding up their end of the bargain.
Total benefits paid to medical providers and compensation paid to injured workers fell 19.3 percent between 2011 and 2015, NASI found. This is the second largest drop of overall costs in the country during this five-year period. Throughout the rest of the country, according to NASI, total benefits paid during that time actually increased by 2 percent.
Medical costs in Illinois declined 23.3 percent, representing the greatest decrease in the U.S., over the five-year time period. Illinois also experienced the third largest decrease in benefits paid, compared to payroll, and the tenth largest reduction in employer costs for workers' compensation, again relative to payroll, during the same time frame. NASI found that employer costs for workers' compensation grew at a much lower rate in Illinois as compared to other states – 3.8 percent here versus 21.6 percent nationally.
A co-author of the NASI report said of the experience in this state: "In 2011, workers' compensation benefits paid per $100 covered wages were 10 percent higher in Illinois than in the rest of the U.S.; in 2015 they were 13 percent lower. Costs to employers (per $100 covered wages) were 8 percent higher in Illinois in 2011; in 2015 they were 5 percent lower."
But while costs across the board have dropped dramatically, profits in the insurance workers' compensation market in Illinois have jumped. In 2015, insurance companies had a profit margin of 17.2 percent, generating nearly a half a billion dollars.
Cries from the business and insurance industry for more cuts to the benefits received by injured workers continue unabated. They promote the fiction that the loss of manufacturing jobs and Illinois businesses is due to the cost of workers' compensation insurance, rather than due to multi-decade trends of automation and overseas outsourcing.
The truth is, Illinois is good for business. It's home to 36 of the nation's largest companies on the Fortune 500 list. Only three other states have more Fortune 500 companies. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Illinois is ranked fifth in the country for gross domestic product.
Illinois is especially attractive for workers' comp insurers. There are 332 insurance companies that write workers' compensation insurance policies in our state, which is more than in any other state. Illinois is desirable for these companies because there is little oversight and favorable laws that put their interests ahead of seriously injured workers and their employers.
Reducing benefits to injured workers only will shift the costs of care away from insurers and onto the taxpayers while padding the profits of the insurance companies. And with workers sacrificing their rights, employers would be incentivized to forego responsibility for doing everything they can to ensure safe worksites and working conditions. Legislative efforts concerning workers' compensation should focus not on further eroding protections for the injured, but on improving workplace safety and providing meaningful oversight of workers' compensation insurers.
John P. Scanlon is president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.


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When Deepak Atal, managing director of Amalgamated Plantations Pvt Ltd (APPL), thought of converting Hathikuli tea estate in Assam to an organic one in 2007, his idea was to improve the ecology of Kaziranga National Park, bordering the tea garden.
Five years down the line, the organic tea garden contributes to the greater biodiversity of the world heritage wildlife sanctuary by banning pesticides. At the same time, it is reviving its growth in production slowly.
The tea estates maintained by APPL (largely in Assam and four gardens in West Bengal) are the only surviving plantations links of the Tata Group.
According to Atal, tea production in Hathikuli went down from 8 lakh kg in 2007-08 to 3.5 lakh kg in 2009-10. But, it has signs of improvement of late.
"The Hathikuli estate produced 4.5 lakh kg tea last fiscal and it is expected to produce 6 lakh kg tea by FY14," he said.
Spread over 467 hectares of tea growing area, the estate has in-house bio production and vermi-composting units for organic formulations for soil nutrition, foliage growth and integrated pest management.
The vermi-compost production unit at the estate has an annual capacity of 1100 million tonnes a year, which is touted to be one of the largest such units in the North Eastern region.
Atal pointed out that the company is planning to market its organic tea and organic pepper produced at the Hathikuli estate through modern-format retail stores. "We have already tied up with Walmart and Nilgiris for this," he said.
The project has been given away the "Winds Under the Wings Award" by Sanctuary Asia on November 30 to recognize APPL's efforts to save wildlife.
Reference – http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/features/organic-tea-estate-helps-save-wildlife/article4171459.ece


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Our History Runs Deep-Literally
Our History runs Deep—Literally by Morgan Gates
Vicksburg is most famous for its role in the Civil War of course, but much more happened around Vicksburg than just the turning point of this terrible war. This area is as rich in history as its soil is fertile! Both before and after the war.
Not long ago I had a conversation with a local relic hunter. He had brought in some recently unearthed artifacts and was looking for some information on his finds. Before we go any further let me assure you that these relics WERE NOT found on the battlefield! Relic hunting within any military park is illegal! He was hunting on land owned by his family, many miles from the battlefield, but there were more Union soldiers in and around Vicksburg/Warren County in 1863, than the current population of the city and county combined! So, artifacts can be, and routinely are, found throughout this area.
The objects he had were apparently from the 19th century but seemed to be post war civilian and perhaps connected to an early leader of the post war African- American community whose grave he found on the property. The struggles of the African-American community after the war are yet another layer of the deep history around Vicksburg. Prewar slave laborers knew only their work. They had never dealt with the aspects of daily life that most men took for granted --making a living, finding a place to live, supporting themselves and their families, etc. Post war, they were thrust suddenly into the cold cruel world with very little to no preparation--they had to start from scratch! Over the next few generations they were excluded from white society by racist policies, so they built a society within a society. They built their own communities within the larger white communities, with their own churches, stores etc. They survived and, in many cases, thrived in spite of the forces working against them. The first African- American woman in America to earn a PhD lived in Vicksburg!
Another object he found upon digging even deeper was a stone arrow head in nearly perfect condition. The arrowhead likely was of Choctaw origin, meaning it could have been no more recent than 1830 and likely significantly older. The majority of the Southeastern tribes were removed to what is today Oklahoma by the Indian Removal Act of 1830, yet another layer of history!
Let's delve even deeper, shall we? I am a member of the Historic Vicksburg Advisory Committee, and one of the many projects we are working on is the tricentennial commemoration of Fort Saint Pierre. Established in 1719, this French outpost on the Yazoo River –inside the boundaries of present Warren County – was bigger than the French settlement called New Orleans in 1720. The Fort was built on the site of and even older French Mission dating to 1698.
Deeper yet we dig, Mississippi has a newly established series of road side markers that designate the locations of Native American mounds. These mounds predate even the Choctaw. They are mostly associated with the Mississippian Culture which dates back as far as 800 A.D., but many may be even older than that.
So if you are a lover of history, come on down, for our history runs deep.
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5 Ways Language Can Turbo-charge Your Presentations
It was a dry, hot day in Egypt, I was on a Camel with my friend Steve and we were on our way to see one of the wonders of the world. En-route, I began to rehearse the Arabic greetings I had recently learnt, pausing for breath between the undulating sand dunes on my bumpy ride towards the pyramids.
Opening a presentation with greetings in your audience's native language is a powerful ice breaker usually followed with rapturous applause. A Lady that does this so well is Elise Kanza, Head of Africa for the World Economic Forum.
How to engage audiences with language and culture
Why is Language so powerful? "It is a living, breathing embodiment of a people's culture". To understand language is to understand people; in Nigeria, where I am from, we have over 170 million people and more than 350 languages. 350 languages! You could walk across the street and hear what you know must be a variation of your language. The backstory behind how this variation came about will give you deeper insights into who these people are and what makes them tick. This is a phenomenon that resonates across the globe. Language and culture are intertwined. Language is the hack you need to engage a global audience.
Speaking to a truly global audience
Two years ago, in May 2014 I attended the newly minted "Master Trainer" program at the ATD (ASTD at the time) International Conference and Expo. My small class had a group of amazing participants from 5 continents, we all connected and bonded instantly. We collaborate till this day. Even though we all communicated in English, our first languages and cultures seeped through in our intonations, choice of words and presentation techniques.
Acknowledging these nuances is what will set you apart as a Master Trainer. All of us, members of this mini global village of master trainers, continued to communicate via social media. This exchange of ideas, ideals and goals has led us to set up a global training hub. We hope to use this portal to share culturally relevant, high-level training ideas to equip the global workforce with skills relevant to their jobs.
I have shared below 5 ways that you can do this too:
5 ways that language can help you deliver better training presentations
- A reliable ice-breaker to quickly engage your audience
- Enhances emotional connections making you presentation memorable
- Shows that you prepared and you care about your audience
- Helps you win training pitches by personalizing your offering
- The knowledge of different languages and cultures makes you a more rounded person
Please join our panel session at ATD2016 in Denver, CO; Global Trainers Apply Master Trainer Best Practices (TU316) on Tuesday, May 24 from 3pm to 4pm, room Mile High 2a/3a. Click here for more information session.
To keep up with how language positively impacts global business, visit Rosetta Stone at booth #1846 at ATD2016 and connect with them on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About the author
David Brown is the founder of dbrownconsulting; an internationally recognized consultancy firm specializing in tax, finance, business growth, training and analytics. dbrownconsulting prides itself on its unique insights into African markets.
David Brown worked in Arthur Andersen and KPMG before starting dbrownconsulting ten years ago, which is one of the leading consulting/training firms in West Africa. David leads a team of seasoned consultants/trainers across the region providing solutions for hundreds of national and international companies.
David is a consultant to the World Bank (Oil and Gas Sector) and an ATD Master Trainer who has facilitated accounting, Excel, business intelligence, financial modelling, Power BI training to over 4,000 participants in 4 Continents. He is a speaker at various international events as well as a Microsoft Partner and member of Professional Bodies including ICAN, CITN, CFA Institute, CFA UK Society & CFA Nigeria Society. David is also a Registered Financial Adviser with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) in Nigeria.