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Shui Loves Me, Shui Loves Me Not
By Rebecca Chappell
Photo by Paul Brody(Published in the February 2010 issue)
Have you lost that loving feeling? It may be your bedroom's fault. Practitioners of the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui (pronounced fung shway) believe that what goes on in our lives is a reflection of our personal environments. By successfully balancing the flow of energy, or chi, in a space, it is thought that we can attract the life of our dreams.
"When you walk into a room and instantly feel safe, comfortable and happy, that's good Feng Shui at the most basic level," explains Tamara Romeo, owner of SouthCoast Feng Shui Design in Del Mar. "In a bedroom, there are specific indicators of good and bad Feng Shui. For example, are you sleeping well? Are you and yourpartner intimate as often as you'd like to be?"
If your answer to that second question is, "No," read on. Just in time for Valentine's Day, Romeo shares these tips for how toprime your bedroom for love by incorporating Feng Shui.
What are some basics of good bedroom Feng Shui?
Open your windows every day to let air and sunlight circulate through the room. This invites positive energy and naturally clears the space of any lingering smells. Make sure to have a supportive headboard or a wall behind your head versus a window or open space to encourage feelings of safety and security. And avoid positioning your bed under "hanging" items such as beams, ceiling fans and chandeliers. Our subconscious mind finds these things uncomfortable. Plus, it hurts if you hit your head while having a little fun!
What might lead to bad bedroom Feng Shui?
People try to multi-purpose their bedrooms with televisions, exercise equipment or work-related items, and that's a big no-no. A bedroom's purpose is to be a warm, welcoming sanctuary of love. Items in the space that represent any activity other than sex or sleep create an opposite, negative energy. Also, water creates an energy field of too much emotion. In the bedroom, it can create problems in a relationship, including lack of passion, because water cools fire. Keep water images, fountains and aquariums in more active areas of your home.
What else should be avoided?
Don't keep any furniture pieces in the bedroom that symbolize "downer" moments. If you can afford to, throw out that old mattress, or at least the bedding from your last relationship, and get new ones. Also, move photos of your family and friends out of the bedroom. This is your love den-no one needs to be looking at your cousin's wedding photos or your son's first communion. Any artwork should be romantic, soothing and represent a happy couple.
What colors or accessories work best?
To achieve balance in the room, start with soothing skin tones ranging from light cream to velvety brown. The goal here is to promote the best flow of energy for sleep, as well as sexual healing. Then incite passion with "fire" elements-hot colors such as crimson, coral or fuchsia, and plenty of candles. If you're afraid you may forget to blow them out, you can find battery-operated candles that work on a timer. Leather and animal prints also represent fire. So, for example, you could incorporate a leather headboard or zebra-striped throw to "heat things up." Another fun accent piece would be a red feather boa. That's something that definitely has a few purposes in the bedroom!
Any tips for the chronically single?
Make room for romance by clearing out clutter. This includes saying goodbye to your junior-high collections of dolls and stuffed animals. Look at the art throughout your home. Solitary figures convey messages of independence and thus remaining a "single." Be sure to display art that shows two people, two animals, or whatever inspires you, and place items around your home in pairs, especially in your bedroom. Finally, have nightstands and lamps on both sides of the bed. It not only makes the space appear balanced, but also creates the energy of being part of a pair. Your partner will get the message to "stay" when the room feels like it is already meant for two, rather than just one.
Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall
Mirrors in the bedroom can definitely enhance your sex life, but in Feng Shui, mirrors represent the element of water. And because a bedroom is a warm, dry, nurturing space, Romeo says we should avoid cooling it down with water-related items. Mirrors also tend to reflect and bounce energy around the space, detracting from the relaxed atmosphere we are trying to create. Therefore, Romeo recommends having no more than one mirror in your bedroom, and a small one if possible. If that doesn't cut it for your shag sessions, Romeo suggests buying a wardrobe mirror. Simply bring it in the bedroom for a sexy romp, then move it back to the closet when you're done. Yeah baby, yeah!


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Stop the presses! The cow just jumped over the moon. Pigs are flying. Hell froze over. Who kidnapped me and replaced me with an OEM shill?
The answer isn't that I've gone insane. It's that I looked deeper into the subject and realized it can be easily turned around from being a negative thing for franchise dealers to being something that helps savvy dealers tilt the playing field in their direction.
There have been plenty of posts on these forums, throughout LinkedIn, and on the general automotive blogosphere that call out the obtuse OEM mandates to use accepted vendors (often deemed acceptable because of relationships and deal-making rather than quality) for things like websites, PPC, chat, social media, and most other marketing components. Not all OEMs are doing it, but the trends point to this being the case universally at some point in the future. Most dealers complain and rightfully so. Heck, I've complained about it myself.
Something has been brewing in me lately. It started as a subtle seed and was emphasized when I started looking at the numbers. What I found so interesting was this: you can tell the difference between the dealers who are succeeding and the ones who are not based upon the amount of effort they put into enhancing their OEM-mandated marketing elements. While most dealers begrudgingly accept the OEM mandated products and services and leave it at that, others are taking what they're given and making them better.
Think of it like racing stock cars. If everyone is given the same cars with the same engines, it comes down to driving skill and a bit of luck to determine who wins in a race. If one of the drivers takes their stock car and modifies it within the limits that still keep them compliant, they now have an advantage. This is the same with OEM-mandated marketing. Just because you have to use the same website provider as your competitors doesn't mean that you are forced to keep everything equal. In nearly all cases, dealers can do something about it that can give them the edge.
The wonderful part about this is that they can often make these enhancements and see increases in sales without the competition having a clue about what they're doing. On the surface, the difference between an incredibly search optimized OEM website and one that doesn't know how to spell "SEO" can go completely unnoticed. In fact, there might be no visible difference between the sites, but through proper content creation, landing page optimization, and offsite signals, two competing websites that look nearly identical can show performance numbers on opposite ends of the spectrum.
I saw a real-world example of how enhancements can work by looking at what DealerRefresh columnist Daniel Mondello has done. Three websites. Same brands. Same market. The one that he has enhanced is dramatically outperforming the competition based upon enhancements he's done to the OEM websites and the PPC strategy. The most beautiful part of it is that he's been able to do this without increasing the budget. He has taken what he was given and put in the effort and strategic fortitude to make it perform incredibly better.
Keep in mind that I'm not promoting the concept of breaking the rules. There are boundaries and I strongly recommend that dealers stay within those boundaries. Some will try to push those boundaries for SEO, for example, by adding content to their website that's not approved. In those situations, a dealership might believe that their hands are tied because they can't do anything for an organic search bump, but this isn't the case. There are no compliance issues with offsite content and link earning, and despite the cries of many who are calling links or even SEO itself dead, the experts over at Moz have recently been singing a different tune. Dealers can optimize their sites while staying completely compliant.
In the first episode of Mad Men, Don Draper had to build a smoking campaign while the government was limiting what they could say about cigarettes. He was faced with an industry that had 6 companies who "couldn't say anything that sold cigarettes." His solution was to differentiate his brand from the others by playing by the rules while enhancing the results. I would never suggest that dealers follow the lead of 1960s tobacco companies or listen to advice from a television show, but moral of the story is similar. If everyone is given the same rules, the successful companies will find a way to make those rules work for them. Dealers can do the same thing with their OEM mandates.
At the end of the day, this is not an endorsement of OEM mandates. Call it an effort to see the glass half full. Mark it down as a decision to make the best of a situation that I find to be obtuse. There are OEM mandated programs and websites that are great, but most of them are mediocre at best. Individual dealers who are savvy and aggressive enough have an opportunity to use this to their advantage, but as a supporter of the industry as a whole I find a good portion of the OEM mandates to be damaging to their dealers.
In short, I'm not a supporter of the programs, but we're all just men and women who don't have the power to change it. Our opinions will fall on deaf ears so we might as well take advantage of the sliver of a positive that the situation can yield.
What are some of the things that you have done with your required marketing components to give your dealership an edge over your competitors?
Do you believe that the OEMs are going to get more restrictive or less restrictive in the future?
Are message consolidation, cost-savings, and consistency really worth it for OEMs to mandate how their dealers handle their marketing?
Chime in with the poll question in the forums: Are OEM-Mandated Marketing Programs Good or Bad?

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Malaga Weather January Averages, Spain
Malaga is a major city and holiday resort, which is the capital of the Province of Malaga in Andalucia in southern Spain. It lies on the Mediterranean Costa del Sol ("Sunshine Coast") and is the southernmost of the large cities in Europe. It is one of the oldest cities in the world, dating back to approximately 770 BC, and it is the main economic and financial centre of southern Spain. Tourism, construction and technology are the main factors that contribute to the prosperity of Malaga.
Malaga has a subtropical Mediterranean climate, which is one of the warmest, driest and sunniest in Europe although it is not quite as dry as the south-east of Andalucia, thanks to its proximity to the North Atlantic Ocean, which means that the region is sometimes prone to significant rainfall from mid-latitude depressions during the winter half-year.
Temperatures are moderated significantly by the neighbouring Mediterranean Sea, which helps to keep the winters somewhat milder than further inland, while often restricting the intensity of the heat during the summer months. In winter the Malaga Mountains to the north help to shelter Malaga from cold northerly winds.
The mean maximum temperature ranges from 17°C in January to 30°C in July and August, and on average August is slightly hotter than July, due to the tendency for the sea to be at its warmest during August and September. Extremes of cold are very rare and the lowest temperature recorded in the city centre is -0.9°C on the 19th January 1891.
Extremes of heat are also quite rare but they do occur, particularly when a sluggish southerly flow brings hot air up from the interior of northern Africa, and 43.3°C was recorded on the 13th August 1881. In the 20th century there was only one instance of snow in Malaga, on the 2nd February 1954.
The mean annual precipitation is 526mm, and most of this falls between October and March. Rainfall amounts can vary considerably depending on how far south the jet stream is, and consequently, how far south frontal depressions from the North Atlantic Ocean track.
Thus, while the months of the summer half-year are consistently very dry, in the winter half-year some individual months are very wet while others remain mostly dry. Much of the rain tends to be heavier and over with more quickly than is normal in central and northern parts of Europe.
Sunshine totals average 2815 hours per year, making Malaga one of the sunniest spots on the European mainland although not quite as sunny as some of the Mediterranean islands. This amounts to approximately two-thirds of the possible sunshine amount and is approximately twice the amount of sunshine associated with most of the northern half of Europe.
The mean daily sunshine duration range from 10 or 11 hours during July and August to between 5 and 6 hours in December. The winter months feature about three times as much sunshine as is typically experienced over central and northern Europe.
Malaga does not have an especially humid climate, and the average relative humidity ranges from 73% in December to 59% in June. The average sea temperature ranges from 16°C in February to 24°C in August, which makes diving and snorkelling attractive during summer and early autumn.
Weather hazards in Malaga are relatively rare but during the winter half-year the levante wind, a strong east or south-easterly wind associated with depressions tracking eastwards through the Mediteranean Sea, can cause some damage near the coastal strip. The sirocco wind, associated with a significant southerly component, brings hot, dry and dusty conditions up from northern Africa.
What's the Weather Like in Malaga in January?
January is typically the coldest month of the year in Malaga although compared with the UK it's quite sunny and mild. And with an average of five hours of sunshine, you'll get five times more than in northern Europe.
How Hot Is Malaga In January?
The daily average temperature for January is 13°C with highs of 17°C in the warmest part of the day and lows of 7°C overnight.
Does it Snow in Malaga?
There is no record of snow in Malaga in January and a large majority of Januarys remain frost-free, Although a minimum of -0.9°C was once observed near the city centre on the 19th January 1891.
Is January Wet In Malaga?
January is typically one of the wettest months of the year, with a mean precipitation total of 81mm falling over an average of eight days.
How Warm Is The Sea In January?
The average sea temperature in January is just 16°C which is on the cool side for swimming.
Hotels for Malaga in January
Vincci Seleccion Posada del Patio
Malaga boasts a significant number of good accommodation options although there are also some unreliable ones, so choose wisely. The Vincci Seleccion Posada del Patio at Pasillo Santa Isabel 7, 29005 offers luxury 5-star accommodation and has many amenities including a bar with occasional live music and a fitness centre.
Malaga Hotel Picasso
A good hotel for access to the various attractions associated with Pablo Picasso is the 3-star Malaga Hotel Picasso at C/ Acacias de Guadalmar, 153, 29004, which is located in the Guadalmar beach and is surrounded by a quiet residential area.
Hotel California
A good inexpensive romantic retreat is the Hotel California at Paseo de Sancha 17, 29016 which serves a continental breakfast and has 2.5 star accommodation.
Hotel Solymar Malaga
Those on a tight budget are well catered for and can consider the Hotel Solymar Malaga at Calle Ferraz, 29002, which is a small hotel close to the beach and within walking distance of the city centre.
New Villa Fantastic Views
Self-catering options are numerous, and include the New Villa Fantastic Views, 2+1bed Private Pool, which is located on the edge of the town of Coin, about 25 minutes from Malaga Airport, and has a private swimming pool.
Beaches for January for Malaga
January is not generally a good time of year to hit the beach although on a fine day, it can be pleasant enough outdoors for a spell of relaxation, especially with very few tourists on the beach at this time of year.
La Arana
La Arana beach has a big rock and a cove and watchtower, from which you can enjoy spectacular views over the sea.
Pedregalejo Beach
The Pedregalejo Beach is a sandy beach parallel to the Malaga promenade and boasts numerous restaurants nearby, as well as a playground.
Restaurants and Bars for Malaga in January
Marisqueria el Kaoba
There are many good restaurants in Malaga, and the Marisqueria el Kaoba at Av. Salvador Allende 31, 29017 is particularly highly-regarded by customers for its range of fish and seafood, with an emphasis on local products.
Julia Cupcakes Malaga
Those after a pleasant snack can try out Julia Cupcakes Malaga at C/ Carreteria 53, 29008, a bakery themed around American-style cupcakes and pastries which also has a house speciality, the "Antonio".
Casa De La Antigua Guardia
Malaga has some good wine bars, and one of the most reliable is the Casa De La Antigua Guardia at Alameda Principal 18, 29005. This is the oldest tavern in Malaga, dating back from 1840, and there are ample opportunities to drink sweet and reasonably priced wines.
Picasso's Show Bar
For those after a livelier bar, Picasso's Show Bar at Local 14 Plaza Ibensa, Benalmadena has frequent afternoon and evening shows, and show nights are mostly held on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays featuring drag queens and vocalists, among other attractions.
Things to Do in Malaga in January
Museum of Glass and Crystal
January is a good time of year to try out one of Malaga's impressive museums. The Museum of Glass and Crystal at Plazuela Santisimo Cristo de la Sangre boasts approximately 700 objects of glass and crystal, dating from Egyptian and Roman times to the present, in an 18th century palace. There are many colourful samples and there are paintings and stained glass windows to check out. The museum is closed on Mondays, but from Tuesday to Sunday it is open from 11am to 7pm, and visits are guided.
Museo Automovilistico De Malaga
A good museum to try for automobile enthusiasts is the Museo Automovilistico De Malaga at Avda Sor Teresa Prat, which features numerous classic and ancient cars, many of which have been done up to reflect art. This museum, too, is closed on Mondays and also on Christmas Day and New Year's Day, but is open from 10am to 7pm on Tuesday to Sunday.
Plaza Mayor
If you enjoy bowling take a visit to the Plaza Mayor. This complex contains a bowling alley with promotional offers for games of bowling, 20 screen cinema, leisure centre, restaurants and a few shops.
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Rafael Nadal to face David Ferrer in Mexican Open final
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Rafael Nadal beat fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro in straight sets to reach the final of the Mexican Open.
Nadal, who has only recently returned from a seven-month injury lay-off, will face defending champion and top seed David Ferrer of Spain in the final.
The 11-time Grand Slam champion was runner-up at the Chile Open before winning the Brazil Open two weeks ago.
He was ruthless against Almagro, who dropped serve just twice in the match, to wrap up a 7-5 6-4 win.
Nadal will now go in search of his 38th clay-court title against his compatriot Ferrer, who has won 19 consecutive matches in the Acapulco event and is looking for his third title of the year.
Nadal said: "It's a very, very happy moment for me to be in another final, three in a row now since coming back. It's something I couldn't think of before the start of the season because I really didn't feel very well with my knee.
"This week has been very emotional for me. I'm starting to feel freedom to run for almost every ball, so that's the best possible news for me and I'm enjoying the tennis."
Looking ahead to Sunday's final against Ferrer, who recently overtook him to become the world number four, Nadal added: "It is going to be probably the toughest match that you can expect today on clay, because he's amazing and one of the players of the moment.
"I will try my best but I know after seven months it's going to be very difficult to win."
Ferrer was made to work hard for his place in the final by Italian Fabio Fognini - his 6-3 6-7 (5) 6-1 victory coming in two hours and 23 minutes.
The 30-year-old Spaniard saved three break points in the opening game of the third set before powering to victory.


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Play Report: Adeptus Custodes and Space Marines versus Imperial Guard: Suffer not the Heretic to Live
by Ramanan Sivaranjan on June 17, 2018
Tagged: warhammer 40k minis actualplay
Evan and I managed to get together again after quite some time to continue playing some Warhammer. In a change of pace, he designed the narrative mission we would play ahead of time. In the past, I've tried to inject a narrative on top of the Open War missions we would randomly generate and play. What he came up with was a lot of fun, and also a lot more narratively interesting.
He tweaked the rules for the Ambush mission described in the core rulebook, adding a lot of narrative flare. Briefly, the Scribeguard (Imperial Guard) had spoke a great heresy against the Emperor of Mankind, and would now have to face the agents of his wrath. The Anti-Heretic Shield Company His Light From Holy Terra (Adeptus Custodes) and the newly awoken Primaris Space Marine Chapter the Blood Marmots were sent to ambush these blasphemers and make sure none would live to speak again. Evan would win outright if he could get half his infantry off the board, and it would be a draw if even one of these blasphemous units managed to escape. The Custodes would win if they could kill all the Scribeguard infantry outright.
My cousin was in charge of playing the Space Marines, so Evan added a twist to the whole battle. Every time the Space Marines fought the infantry of the Scribeguard, they ran the risk of being turned to their side. As Evan descirbed it, "Every time any Blood Marmot unit participates in a fight phase with a Scribeguard unit, roll a dice for each Blood Marmot unit at the end of the phase to test the the Marines' loyalty. On 5+ their Blood Marmots hear all the proof they need that the Emperor is perhaps actually maybe dead and they turn against the Custodes."
Evan's Army had grown since we last played. He now had two tanks and a whack of newly painted and kitbashed models. My army was as follows:
- Shield Captain
- Vesilus Praetor
- 4-Man Custodian Guard Squad
- Captain in Gravis Armour
- Primaris Ancient
- 5-Man Intercessor Squad
- 5-Man Hellblaster Squad
Captain Styx of the Blood Marmots gave the order that began the attack. Missiles pummelled the ground from an orbital strike. The sounds of bolter fire filled the air. The Hellblaster squad to his right let loose arcs of molten plasma from their weapons. The tank they hit answered back, obliterating the unit.
After the first round Jana and I were worried this game was going to be a cake walk for Evan. His tanks made quick work of what we had hoped would be our tank-killing unit, the Hellblasters. Evan's infantry were quick footed and began their sprint towards the end of the board. We were lucky that the orbital strike Jana called in hit both of Evan's commanders (though no one else!) which meant he couldn't give any orders to his units that first turn. My Custodian Guards were a bit out of the way initially, as I wanted them out of the view of the tank. I probably could have been more aggressive with their placement.
The Custodian Guard surged forward, tearing through some helpless Scribeguard infantry on their way to the tank that had moments earlier killed their comrades. Their power weapons quickly turned the weapon to scraps. Their rage would not be satiated till all these traitorous heretics lay dead.
Then it felt like things were flipping. My custodian guard charged forward and managed to kill the infantry Evan had sent forward to block their path. They consolidated towards the tank, and were able to kill it the following round. This continued from round to round. They removed a lot of models from the board. The Captain in Gravis armour also made his way towards the infantry and started cutting them up with his power sword. Evan's army was crumbling, but he still managed to get a couple models past us: a single infantry, and a commander.
Evan also had one more tank, which managed to kill off two of my Custodian Guard. His Augmented Ogryn Bodyguard killed the last one. And just like that things and turned once more. Jana and I really needed that unit alive to shoot the two models that were fleeing. At the back of the board we still had a lot of heavy hitters: Jana's Captain in Gravis Armour, my Shield Captain, and my Vesilus Praetor. (These 3 units were a little over half the points of Evan's entire army!) Unfortunately, those units were all either out of range or didn't have line of sight to the models fleeing.
The last round was full of funny dice rolls. Jana need a 3 to make a charge and failed by rolling snake eyes. Evan's sole model in one of his units killed himself while shooting overwatch as part of that very charge. Evan almost lost his unit closest to the board because he rolled a 6 when making a morale check. (He used a command point to re-roll, his last one) This same unit then failed to flee because Evan only rolled a 1 when rolling to advance. He ended up getting a draw by having his commander command himself to "move! move! move!"—this let him take two move actions, and allowed him to clear the board.
This was a really fun game of Warhammer. Perhaps the most fun I've had since we've started playing.
For these walking demigods failure was an impossibility. Shield Captain Casius reflected on this briefly as he watched a commander of the Scribeguard scurry away. If failure was impossible than this must be the will of their long silent master: he wanted them to burn this heretical house to the ground.


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The following academic paper highlights the up-to-date issues and questions of Essay On Kerala. This sample provides just some ideas on how this topic can be analyzed and discussed.
Introduction. ?Kerala has a unique Geographical position. ?Kerala has a rich culture and is the meeting point of many types of ideologies, Ideas and religious views. ?Travelers, merchants and rulers visited kerala and influenced its History. ?Story Behind the birth Of Kerala. ?Parasurama the 6th Incarnation of Lord Vishnuthrew an axe far into the sea and commanded the sea to retreat.
?The land that emerged from the waters became Kerala. ?From where does the term kerala come from ? ?Sanskrit scholars derive the name from "Kera or coconut",which is a staple product of kerala. Others say it is derived from the Tamil word "Charal" meaning Mountain slope. ?Arab and Persian writers and early Malayalam and medieval Tamil Literature say that the word kerala means the land of hills and mountains. Traditional sources.
?Early history of kerala is based on traditions. The two major sources are : ? Archaeological Sources. ?Archaeological survey and excavations were started in Kerala by Ward and Conor in 1819. ? there are 3 relics of the Historical period found in the various parts of Kerala. They are : 1. monuments 2. coins 3. inscription. ?Monuments. 1.
Stone images of Buddha, reflect the culture of kerala during the Buddhist era. 2. Religious monuments : Temples , Churches, Mosques and Synagogues. 3. Palaces – famous Padmanabhapuram palace in Kanyakumari district and Dutch palace in Fort Cochin. 4. Forts and historical sites. ?Coins. ? Many foreign and indigenous coins have been found in kerala.
• Rast is the oldest of them. •Roman coins are the oldest Foreign coins. •Rulers of Travancore and Cochin Had their own independent coinage. •Dutch copper coins and British Indian Coins give valuable information to historians. ?Inscriptions . Throw light on the political,Cultural, and social life of the People of Kerala. 2. Give insight into working conditions of local assemblies, how temples were managed, Relationship between the landlord and tenant and functioning Of educational institutions. 3. Some inscriptions testify the liberal policy of religious tolerationfollowed by the ancient rulers of Kerala. ?Sangam Age(1-500 A. D. ) ? Sangam Literature was composed, In which the Works of poets and writers threw light upon cultural, economic, political, Social and other aspects of the kingdoms of the South. Through these works we get to know what happened during the first 500 years of Christian Era : I. there was monarchy and patrilineal system of succession, II. Women were well educated and had a good position in society, III. Monogamy was the norm, widow remarriage was permitted, Child marriage was not there. ?No division of society into high and low castes,there was no untouchability, ? Rice was the staple food, people had no restrictions regarding beef eating and other non-veg items. Rice-wine was a popular drink. ?It was rare to find Brahmins though some were there as Aryan Brahmins in the royal court. Agriculture was a major occupation and due to trade with countries like Rome, they flourished as a prosperous set of people. Post Sangam Period (500-800 A. D. ) ?Main rulers of this period were Cheraman Perumal and Kulasekara Alwar. ?The former became a Vaishnavite Poet and the latter accepted Islam and went to Mecca. ?Adi Shankara (788-820 A. D. ) lived and propogated the Advaida philosophy during this period. ?After the creation of Kerala it was believed that Parasurama planted sixty-four joint Brahmin Families and gave them rules which would govern them. The Brahmins invited rulers called "Perumals " to rule them and each ruler was appointed for a period of 12 years to rule over them. The Kollam Epoch (800-1200A. D) ?Politically Kerala was under the Cholas and Pandyas. •A temple was constructed at almost every town and village in Kerala
• the Quilon calendar was introduced during this time in 25 July 825 A. D. ? Festivals like onam and vishu came to be celebrated. ? The 9th century A. D. saw Malayalam growing as a distinct language. ? Educational institutions like "Salai" came into existance. ? This period also saw the grow of trade and commerce. There was trade between China and Kerala. ?Tenant system was prevalent whereby the feudal lords enjoyed life at the cost of the poor tenants. ?Sales and tax on vehicles fetched a revenue for the state. ?Ravi Varma Epoch (1200-1500 A. D) ? During this period the land relations showed certain important features : ? Increase of intermediaries as temporary holders of land. ?Increased measures to expand cultivable land and enhance income from land. ?The emergence of cash money in obtaining land rights. ?Traditional landowners held the right of ownership of land. ?Pledging of land of debt on interest. Agriculture was the main occupation. ?There were other occupations like ritual-cum-medicine men, astrologers, washer men and so on. ?There was growth of trade and trading centres; ?Trade was at 3 levels : ?Transport system was essential for trade and in this context there were many boats, ships; even bridges over waterways was essential. ?Portugese Rule In Kerala. ?Political authority was fragmented by the time the Portuguese came to kerala. ?In 1498, Vasco-do-Gamma reached Kappad near Kozhikode. ?Portugese, was the first to achieve a stronghold in Kerala ?
A number of battles were fought between the provincial rulers and the Portugese. In 1524 Gamma was appointed the Portugese viceroy of Kerala. ?Apart from commerce, they were also interested in imparting their faith to the people. ?Many people were forced to convert. ?In 1550's , St. Francis Xavier converted many fisher folk and other socially backward sections along the coastal regions of southern Kerala. ?The chiefs in the state (except the Muslims to whom the Portuguese were hostile) did not resist the conversion as long as they had freedom to do trade and commercial activities and the economic fabric of society was not disturbed. The Portuguese used their own tactics of divide and rule policy for fulfilling their commercial interests in the state. ?New towns had risen and old towns decayed. eg. Calicut, Cochin, Chaliyam gained importance while Quilon and Cranganore languished. ?Crops like cashewnuts, tobacco, custard apple, guava, pineapple and papaya were introduced. ?Gunpowder increased the importance of artillery. This brought unemployment among the Nairs who were well trained in swords and shields. •They established seminaries and colleges in Cochin, Angamali and Cranganore. For gtting Christian priests. •St.
Francis Xavier translated Catechism into Malayalam. •Fearing ?The Dutch in Kerala. ?Dutch East India Company was established in the year 1592. ?In 1604 they came to the Malabar coast. ?There was rivalry btw Cochin and Kozhikode during that time and they took advantage of this situation. ?However like the Portuguese their involvement in the local politics was minimal. ?However they had conflicts btw Marthanda Varma of Thiruvithankur and Samuthiri of Kozhikode. ?The Dutch had the main power over the Trade activities. ?Pepper and spices were exported by merchants only after the consent of the Dutch people. They constructed forts and factories here like the Portuguese. ?They sold Indonesian spices and sugar to those ships which were going to Cochin. It turned out to be a success. ?But this didn't last for long as it declined from 1783 and was completely stopped by 1793 due to poor demand. ?Conclusion ?The History of kerala is very essential part of the heritage of the state and country as well. ?If we study History well then we would know about the real background in which our state developed through the years. ?We can also see the contrasting practices that were in vogue during the ancient and medieval and the present kerala society.


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Want to know the most stressful thing that happened to me during my recent pregnancy? Being diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes.
Of course, like most things in life that feel like the 'end of the world' at the time, it turned out to be a HUGE blessing. On three levels.
First, it's forced me to overcome my fear of needles. Testing your blood sugar 4 times a day will do that.
Second, it helped me understand why I gained a crazy amount of weight during my first pregnancy. (Hello 20kg / 40lb) So much that I had lots of strangers asking me if I was having twins towards the end.
Third, it really gave me a first hand understanding of how different foods influence my blood sugar levels.
So today I thought I'd share some of the more surprising revelations I've had over the last 6-odd months of testing my blood sugar first thing in the morning and then again after (almost) every meal…
6 Surprising Lessons from Monitoring my Blood Sugar Levels
1. Eating low carb makes a huge difference to weight gain during pregnancy.
During pregnancy the placenta puts out chemicals which decrease the effectiveness of insulin which means your blood sugar is naturally higher (to feed the baby). So when you eat carbs during pregnancy you end up with a bigger spike in your blood sugar than you would normally get which leads to more weight gain.
This is why eating low carb during pregnancy makes a huge difference. I ended up 6kg (12lb) lighter at the end of this pregnancy compared with my first. And the only change I made was to be (mostly) low carb and monitor my blood sugar.
2. The effects of a high carb meals last a long time.
This really surprised me but having a higher carb meal in the evening would mean my fasting blood sugar levels the next morning were higher than normal as well.
3. Low GI foods still increase blood sugar.
Just because a food is considered to be low GI doesn't mean it won't cause a spike. The spike just won't be as big as with higher GI food.
4. It is possible to make delicious, low carb AND sugar-free sweet treats.
When faced with no alternative I really got into baking with stevia during this pregnancy. The secret I've found is to use a pure stevia powder instead of stevia mixed with sugar alcohols like Natvia. I like the powdered form because I found it doesn't have the aftertaste or gritty texture of Natvia. It can be a little tricky to convert recipes but mostly they turned out fine.
I've been toying with the idea of doing a low-carb / sugar-free / gluten-free baking book. If that's something you'd be interested in let me know! Either in the comments below or shoot me an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
5. Speed of eating makes a difference.
I had a few long restaurant meals where I didn't worry about carbs (a girl has to have some fun) and was surprised that my blood sugar was fine after the long leisurely lunches and dinners Phew.
6. Quantity makes a HUGE difference.
I was reminded on a few occasions having a few bites of dessert or pizza isn't going to wreak havoc. Little indulgences here and there are fine. And I found I enjoyed them even more than normal because there was the element of the 'forbidden'.
Where to from here?
Given the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes is super high in women who have had gestational diabetes, I'm on a mission to avoid that fate.
So the plan is to stay (pretty much) low carb / high fat. Same as during my pregnancy but not quite as strict. And make sure I get enough exercise. For now that's trying to do my 10000 steps every day. But longer term I'm planning to get back into running.
It's amazing how only a few days after the birth, my blood sugar levels decreased. I've also noticed that I'm less sensitive to carbs than I was during pregnancy.
Will keep you posted…
Egg Noodle 'Pad Thai'
Pad Thai is probably the most famous Thai noodle dish which I absolutely adore. Unfortunately it's traditionally made using rice noodles which are delicious but very high GI. Fortunately I've found an alternative, inspired by Sydney paleo chef Pete Evans… Make 'noodles' using eggs so they're super filling, blood sugar-friendly and delicious. Win win win!
enough for: 2
takes: 20 minutes
6 eggs
1 tablespoon soy sauce for eggs & 2 tablespoons for dressing
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
handful bean sprouts and/OR 1 bunch coriander (cilantro) (chopped)
handful roasted peanuts
1. Stir eggs and 1 tablespoon soy sauce together in a medium bowl.
2. To make the noodles, heat a medium frying pan on a medium high heat. Add enough egg mixture to cover the base of the pan. About 1/4 – 1/3.
3. Cook your egg 'pancake' until mostly set, then turn and cook on the other side for 30 seconds or until cooked through. Remove 'pancake' from the pan and place on a clean plate.
4. Repeat with the remaining mixture until you end up with 3-4 'pancakes'.
5. Stack the pancakes up and roll into a log. Slice into ribbons as fine as you can be bothered.
6. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, ketchup and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium bowl. Toss in egg 'noodles', beansprouts (if using), coriander (if using) and peanuts and serve.
sugar-free – use 1 tablespoon tomato puree instead of the ketchup. Or a handful of halved cherry tomatoes.
nut-free – replace with shredded cooked chicken.
carb lovers / more substantial – cook rice noodles according to the packet and toss in at the end. Or serve with steamed rice.
more veg – toss in finely sliced carrot, red capsicum, snow peas and/or mint leaves.
ps. Are you interested in low carb / sugar-free baking?
If you'd definitely want to buy a Stonesoup healthy baking book, do let me know in the comments below. Or via email firstname.lastname@example.com. It's an idea I'm excited about but I only want to do it if there's enough other people excited about it too!


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It's National Delurking day! A celebration of all of the lovely lurkers who hide in the shadows and read, but never make themselves known.
Today is your day to pop your head out into the sunlight and say hi in the form of a comment. An opportunity for you to break your silence and be heard!
Come out of the woodwork and join the join the party. I promise that I don't bite. I try to entertain you the rest of the year, today is your day to entertain me and let me know you are here with a big loud YOP!
You need not have an account to leave a comment. Just click comments and then mark the name box. You can leave a message as Bob or Marge or whoever you would like to be. Just give me a shout to say you are here.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Come out, Come out, Where Ever You Are
It's National Delurking day! A celebration of all of the lovely lurkers who hide in the shadows and read, but never make themselves known.
21 comments:
- Tara R. said...
Hey chicka! Happy De-Day!
- January 14, 2010 at 8:56 AM
- Tom said...
What about people who aren't really lurking, but specifically hanging around to ride on the coattails of someone rocketing to nationwide celebrity?
- January 14, 2010 at 10:10 AM
- As Cape Cod Turns said...
Holla! I am here, but that's really not a surprise, right?
- January 14, 2010 at 10:10 AM
- Aimee said...
I'm a super-lurker, but in honor of the day, HI!
I'm here, lurking your blog.
- January 14, 2010 at 11:46 AM
- The Father of Five said...
- January 14, 2010 at 11:50 AM
- Heather said...
Saying hi. I usually just read you in my reader. :)
- January 14, 2010 at 12:11 PM
- Otter Thomas said...
I have alreayd been de-lukred a long time ago. I am here anyway.
- January 14, 2010 at 12:42 PM
- chess h said...
Howdy. Yawp backatcha. Hope all are well up your way-- we're doing okay here, except that Lena is wasting away without the recipe for your twice-baked potatoes. :)
- January 14, 2010 at 1:19 PM
- Melisa Wells said...
Stopping in to de-lurk (ha, duh) and tell you that I am once again safely ensconced only four exits down the interstate from you.
- January 14, 2010 at 2:47 PM
- de-I said...
Oh such false advertising! I still am recovering from the bite marks...not to mention the head bruises from being forced into the Whack-a-Weasel box.
- January 14, 2010 at 2:49 PM
- WhiteBullie said...
I am here weaselmomma! I was lurking earlier but unable to comment.
- January 14, 2010 at 4:07 PM
- WeaselMomma said...
@ Tara ~ It's one way to get the stalkers out of the shadows, thanks for reminding me.
@ Tom ~ I like them too, but can I tell you a secret? They are riding the wrong coattails. Don't tell them though. I like the hype and fanfare.
@ Sue & Father of 5 ~ You're not lurkers, but I'm still glad to know you are around.
@ Heather ~ Thanks. I have a love hate relationship with my reader.
@ Pixie 13 ~ I'm happy to have you around. Never fear piping up and saying hi.
@ Otter ~ Yeah, there's no pushing you back in the shadows.
@ Chess ~ It's not hard or fancy. Bake potatoes until well fluffy inside. Cut in 1/2 while hot & scoop from shell. Add milk, sour cream, bacon, shredded cheddar, butter, salt and pepper (all to taste - you can switch up cheeses too) Spoon bake into shells and bake until golden on top ~ Tada! No tricks involved.
@ Melisa ~ It's good to have you back. I hope to see you soon.
@ De-I ~ You're not looking to get Your $19.95 back are you?
- January 14, 2010 at 4:12 PM
- ericdbolton said...
Present and Accounted for.
- January 14, 2010 at 4:33 PM
- andrea said...
I guess I'll say too today but I'm a faithful follower and reader even when i don't comment :)
- January 14, 2010 at 4:45 PM
- michaelsmommy said...
I'm here!!
- January 14, 2010 at 4:52 PM
- Vodka Mom said...
It's WHAT?
I never know anything around here.
- January 14, 2010 at 5:06 PM
- terri said...
Dear WeaselMomma, Hi! It's me, Marge! Just stopping by to say I love your blog!
Love, Marge (a.k.a. Terri)
- January 14, 2010 at 5:53 PM
- Michelle said...
Wait a second. You want me to comment on two separate posts from you in a single day? Sheesh. Oh. Wait. I just did.
- January 14, 2010 at 6:27 PM
- Stormy.Stark said...
I feel like the Whos from Horton Hears a Who but we are here, we are here! I stumbled on your log a few months ago and adore it. Your writing style and stories are wonderful!
- January 14, 2010 at 7:42 PM
- Unknown said...
I've read/watched all of your posts since I subscribed a few weeks back but have only commented once or twice, so yes, I guess I'm semi-delurking :)
- January 14, 2010 at 9:51 PM
Alice, visiting from Tom's Being Michael's Daddy is here. I enjoy both your posts and Matilda the Hun's post.
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Remember when I used to have a business that was all about helping people get home-cooked dinners on the table?
Lately it feels like I have done a 180. I hardly pull out a pot or a pan, except sometimes to cook an egg for our dog Suerte, who is deficient in albumin, according to our vet. My biggest marketing client is a restaurant group. And, I have been eating out so often that I've even started writing about restaurants. Isn't it strange how quickly things can change?
The past year, in which the second child's bedroom upstairs has emptied (we miss you, Celia, but there are so many fewer odd socks around the house), we have gone from two dogs to one (RIP Jessie), and I've entered a new decade of life, has been all about embracing change. I'm doing my best to go with it.
Last week was the biggest one yet in my freelance career, so I wanted to share a couple of new pieces with you, my dear reader(s) (Hi mom!).
I wrote about where to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in Santa Barbara, and this time The Washington Post also included my food photos, which I am working on improving.
I also had my premiere "First Taste" column in Bethesda Beat for Bethesda Magazine about Lucy, a new Ethiopian restaurant that's about a 10 minute drive from our home in Chevy Chase. (By the way, I love writing for Bethesda Beat because I'm an avid reader and because the commenters are so passionate and fun to read.)
Writing about restaurants makes me admire gifted food writers who I read religiously like Tom Sietsema and Tim Carman of The Washington Post, and David Hagedorn of Bethesda Magazine. It's not easy to describe food without repeating the word "delicious", and I'm such a softie that I have a hard time writing a negative word about a place, especially when I know that each restaurant owner and chef has worked umpteen hours and faced hurdles they never could have expected in bringing their culinary dream to life. It's a hard existence, and often so different than the fantasy they likely had about opening a restaurant, especially when staff quits unexpectedly, a water heater breaks during a busy lunch service, a gust of wind blows a patio umbrella into a car or pedestrian, or a health inspector shows up without warning.
Running a restaurant, I have learned from working with the Silver and Silver Diner restaurant group for more than a year, and speaking with many restauranteurs and chef-owners, is challenging beyond our wildest expectations and 80 percent fail within 5 years.
So, tonight, I'm dragging some friends with me to try another new spot in Bethesda, and I'll keep my fingers crossed that it survives longer than the odds predict, and that someone else's entrepreneurial dreams can be realized, and that I can find some original and compelling words to describe it tomorrow before my deadline.
Thanks for sharing this exciting journey with me! I can't tell you how grateful I am for the support of friends and readers like you.


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- They are glad to see us. Florida loves visitors. At the first Welcome Center and everywhere else we have felt nothing but a friendly response.
- It is warm here. Unseasonably warm at the moment. Which is completely fine with us. We hoped it would be nice and it is.
- The breezes are nice. Everyday we have a little wind and the gentle breezes are great. One of life's pleasures - a warm day and a gentle breeze.
- The oranges are cheap here. Yeah - no surprise there but the oranges and grapefruit are great and they don't cost much. At the Welcome Center, the OJ was free!
- They have good flea markets here. We visited the one in Dade City and another a few days ago in Hialeah and thought they were both very good.
- The highways are great. The roads we have traveled from Jacksonville to Tampa to Miami have been quite impressive. They maintain them well.
- The mow the aprons along the highways. This tells me that the state budget is holding up pretty well since they mow along the highways and dividers. Some states we have visited in the last couple of years have quit doing that.
- Rest areas are nice. In fact, in some stretches of highway, they are building huge, new, nice rest stops. Again, the state is doing some things to attract more visitors.
- There are a lot of snow birds here. Yeah - no surprise there. It is crowded most every where so we will avoid Walmart at mid day and yesterday we got caught in commuter traffic from Miami.
- The campgrounds have been good. We are in Miami now at a City Park (Larry and Penny Thompson) and it is not yet full. It is $32 a night and one that we definitely will come back to.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Roadrunner Reflections: First 20 Days in Florida
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Glad the kids got in safely! Sounds like you two have found paradise...at least for the winter. Enjoy your visit with the family. Merry Christmas.ReplyDelete
Enjoy the Keys! I look forward to your postings and pictures. We lived in Marathon for 12 years...a great place to be in the winter!ReplyDelete
wow nice rate this time of year... may have to call and see if they have availability for Jan 22nd for an extended stay... glad you are enjoying sunny Florida I know we are...ReplyDelete
Welcome to our home state ~ we definately love visitors and glad your havin' fun in the Sunshine State!!! Happy Holidays!!!ReplyDelete
Travel safe
Happy Holidays to you, Randy and Pam!..may your Christmas season be filled with love and happiness!!..enjoy your time with Adam and Kelly!!..ReplyDelete
When you say 'BWI' do you mean British West Indies? Just wondering as I am very familiar with some of the islands.ReplyDelete
After the last couple cool winters in Texas, Florida is sounding better all the time..ReplyDelete
Sounds wonderful, Randy, especially with your kids joining you for Christmas. I keep saying, one of these years we are going to winter in Florida with the MoHoReplyDelete
We lived in Florida 14 years and even if the budget is bad - those highways get mowed. Tourism is the biggest industry :)ReplyDelete
Looks like you are enjoying the lovely Florida temperatures and keys will be awesome!ReplyDelete
Happy Holiday from all the folks at Frying Pan Farm Park. Have a safe and wonderful New Year! We all enjoy checking in on your adventures.ReplyDelete
Just discovered your blog! How can I resist a blog by Randy & Pam?ReplyDelete
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I thought of you and this post again today after driving California's Highways 101 and I-5. Sure made me miss those sweet, glass smooth Florida highways. I would gladly pay the toll fees for roads like those.ReplyDelete
- Mark BensonJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:19 AM
There is surely ample activities one can be part of in United States. Last time I went for a cheap flight to Miami; I also found the things in the above post interesting and definitely they tempt one to visit the destination again.ReplyDelete
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People with multiple sclerosis (MS) may not be at higher risk of developing two of the three cancers that occur most commonly in people with MS, breast and colorectal cancer, than people who don't have the disease, according to a new study published in the November 25, 2020, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
However, the study did find that people with MS had a higher incidence of bladder cancer.
"This is good news for people with MS, because earlier studies have shown a link between MS and breast and colorectal cancers," said study author Ruth Ann Marrie, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada, and a member of the American Academy of Neurology.
"While we did not find that link, our study did show that people with MS had a 72% greater risk of developing bladder cancer."
The study looked at health records of 53,984 people with MS and 266,920 people without MS in Canada.
Each person with MS was matched with five people without the disease.
Researchers then used cancer registries to estimate incidence of breast, colorectal, bladder and 12 other cancers among the people in the study.
After adjusting for factors like sex, education and socioeconomic status, researchers found that cancer incidence and mortality rates did not differ between the people with MS and without MS for breast and colorectal cancer.
Bladder cancer was a different story.
When researchers looked at the years 2008-2017, the incidence of bladder cancer was 25 cases per 100,000 person-years in the group with MS, and15 cases in the group without MS.
Person-years take into account both the number of people in the study and the amount of time each person spends in the study.
After adjusting for factors like age, sex and socioeconomic status, people with MS had a 72% greater chance of developing bladder cancer than those without the disease.
"The increased risk of bladder cancer in people with MS may have to do with the fact that people with the disease are more likely to have urinary tract infections and use catheters," Marrie said. "However, more research is needed to confirm our findings."
A limitation of the study is that although the results were adjusted for people having multiple medical conditions at the same time, researchers were unable to account for differences in health behaviors such as smoking, diet and physical activity.
Also, the study did not account for the possibility of specific MS-modifying therapies contributing to peoples' cancer risk.
Source: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY


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The Spring of 2000 brought more new insights. The vision that came opened my eyes to how this symbol was working and how we could accelerate many forms of healing and raise tools to a higher potential.
In this particular vision, I was shown a 6-sided, elongated geometric shape repeated and connected (similar to the form a honeycomb takes), first in two dimensions, then in 3D. It formed a matrix containing channels which connected from 3D to the 4th, 5th, and 6th dimensions, and then just formless energy. Along those channels were dark spots signifying distorted energies. I saw the light pushing through the channels but as it snagged on the blocks, the light was altered and not all of it could be experienced in its wholeness. Each time the light pulsed, it would repeat the altered pattern. This meant that even as these distortions were being cleared in the third and fourth dimensional bodies, they could be recreated if the block existed at a deeper dimensional body.
This opened my eyes to why we recreate conditions in our life–physical, emotional, mental, relationship, financial, etc.–all energies manifested here. Samuel Hahnemann, the father of homeopathy, said: "Change the energy and you change the matter." The frequencies must affect the source that creates the distortions. Many frequency-based remedies and tools affect 3rd and 4th dimensional bodies–this life with its subtle bodies mental, emotional, spiritual, and all other lifetimes with their subtle bodies. Sometimes this is enough; often it is not.
In the vision I was shown that our symbol in gold opened communication between all of the dimensional bodies–gently clearing as well as broadcasting and balancing what was put with it. The vision showed me the 4th-8th dimensional bodies clearing the related blocks within minutes. I also noticed that energy now had to clear this physical dimension. Whether it was color chords, homeopathic remedies, crystals, essential oils, affirmations, prayers, or Reiki, I saw vibrations translated and balanced for what was needed at each level.
This is the healing proclamation that was given to me to use while holding the symbol and focusing on the issue: "This issue or energy and all energies and issues attached to it at all levels of my being, be healed and made whole in divine love energy to infinity."
Later, in my own multi-dimensional clearings, I found that drinking lots of water and moving the body helps facilitate smoother release of these energies. Herbs and other various supplements were of great use in supporting my organs of elimination. It became very clear to me why I needed all of the other tools I had been using. Now, with the symbol, those tools can be more effective. I use Reiki cloth to enhance the modality that I am working with, not to replace it.
* * * Mary Hoyer is a Reiki master who has also been weaving for over 45 years. Her tapestries are in private and corporate collections including Rudnicke & Wolfe, Chicago; and Amoco Oil, London, England. ReikiWeave Products is a small company begun by Mary Hoyer and dedicated to attuning all to the healing energies within. Our textile products accelerate healing and open intuition by means of raising frequency, balancing energy, and removing multi-dimensional blocks at all levels of being. For the full range of products, including those beyond our textiles, please visit our Products section of this website. The mission of Mary Hoyer Reiki Weaver is to spread the message, energy, and effect of the Tibetan symbol of Divine Love. According to mystics, saints, and masters, there is only one answer to the problems and challenges of the world:
"Love is the answer, no matter what the question."TM
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Encircling those in need with protection and care
Bringing a spiritual perspective to daily life
Scattered thinly across the arctic tundra of Greenland and a handful of other forbidding, far-north locales, small herds of musk ox are making a comeback after teetering near extinction some decades ago. Their peril, unsurprisingly, was from over-hunting by humans, a practice now largely banned. But not much else is a threat. Not the harsh winters. Generally, not even their main predator, the arctic wolf. That's due to a system of defense from which the rest of us can learn. Their code of survival is not "Every man - or musk ox - for himself!" It's very much the opposite. Their action sings with care for one another.
When an arctic wolf is on the hunt, what's the musk ox response? The bulls and the larger cows stand shoulder to shoulder, encircling those most vulnerable, those most in need of protection, those that the wolf might most easily target. They're not left out in the cold to fend for themselves. Not for a moment. They're ensconced in the center of the circle. Surrounded by a sure defense that marshals the strength of every strong member of the herd.
That pattern in nature is one we've seen repeated by humanity countless times over the past week. Yes, horrifying images have flooded our television sets, our newspapers, and the Internet. But, increasingly, images and stories come through of almost unimaginable courage and heroism to reach and protect them. Firemen who put themselves at enormous risk as they got additional hundreds of office workers to safety. Or rescue workers, also at great personal risk, digging through the rubble hours and days after the initial tragedy and finding victims alive.
Or people like Tom Burnett, Jeremy Glick, and Mark Bingham. These passengers - along with the help of other passengers - on United Airlines flight 93 that crashed in Pennsylvania, apparently rushed the hijackers, thwarting them from crashing the plane into its intended target. Who knows how many hundreds or thousands of lives were saved.
These heroic deeds, where those most vulnerable have in many instances been encircled, protected, and cared for, illustrate a higher power. The presence of the Almighty shelters, organizes, responds. Needs get met. Horrible situations have some of the horror reduced. Rescues that seemed impossible do occur. That doesn't erase the tragedy. But perhaps it hints at a higher power at work, a divine power which, as we understand it more clearly, will reveal to us its healing presence more completely. Every glimpse of this encircling presence of God - which we're able to express more of the more we're aware of it through prayer - helps bring deliverance to those in most need.
Monitor founder Mary Baker Eddy wrote: "God gives the lesser idea of Himself for a link to the greater, and in return, the higher always protects the lower. The rich in spirit help the poor in one grand brotherhood, all having the same Principle, or Father; and blessed is that man who seeth his brother's need and supplieth it, seeking his own in another's good" ("Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," pg. 518).
We want to encircle every survivor, every victim, with whatever awareness we can muster of the divine presence.
Instead of prongs of a musk ox, we'll employ prayers to the Most High. Holy messages of assurance, of strength, of courage, pour in from the heavenly Father to fill our every prayer. God's protecting power, cherished in consciousness as real and present, helps ring the most vulnerable, even the whole national community, with a mental and spiritual shield that keeps it safe and helps the healing process begin.
Yes, it's easy now to buy into fears and stories of heart-wrenching outcome. If you can, it's better, though, to fill prayer with the Almighty's assurances that He is on the scene. His presence resurrects our hopes, fortifies our confidence, strengthens our resolve. We all have the same Father, the same Principle, the same divine presence encircling us with protection. Knowing this in prayer will aid us in ministering to one another, especially those in greatest need, helping them to feel surrounded by love and care.


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Canyon Crest Academy students in Carmel Valley win 2016 Regional Science Olympiad Competition
Six Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) teams participated recently against 26 local high schools in competitions featuring 23 events balanced between earth science, biology, chemistry and physics. The CCA teams brought home a total of 71 awards, including 11 gold, 5 silver, and 6 bronze medals. Science Olympiad is a national non-profit organization dedicated to create a passion for learning science by supporting district, county, state and national level competitions with an emphasis on teamwork and a commitment to excellence. With this achievement, CCA earned first place in the regional competition and thereby qualifies for the state Science Olympiad tournament to be held in April.


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Teresa Hiser new supervisor at MM
(Local News ~ 02/14/13)
Teresa Hiser is the new supervisor of the housekeeping/laundry department at Monette Manor. Teresa has worked in housekeeping for almost four years. She will be assuming the position of former supervisor, Lavern Austin, who retired...
Manila Nursing Center welcomes new administrator
(Local News ~ 02/14/13)
A reception welcoming new administrator Jerod Straver was held at the Manila Nursing Center Thursday evening. Straver, a native of Trumann, is a 2010 graduate of Arkansas State University. Manila Nursing Center staff hosted the reception serving refreshments and welcoming the community to meet the new administrator...
Blytheville Police reports -- 2-14-13
(Local News ~ 02/14/13)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
Jay'Den Dai Quan Canada
(Obituary ~ 02/14/13)
Jay'Den Dai Quan Canada, 1, of Memphis, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Memphis.
Robert L. Campbell Sr.
(Obituary ~ 02/14/13)
Mr. Robert L. Campbell Sr., 83, of Blytheville, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Impromptu meeting violated FOI law
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/14/13)
Regarding the article about last week's meeting of the Mississippi County Quorum Court, I was appalled to see the words "In an impromptu meeting of the Finance Committee ..." This is clearly a violation of Arkansas' Freedom of Information Act, which states that notice of all meetings of public bodies, including committee meetings, must be given at least two hours prior to anyone who wishes to be notified...
Theatrical show at Gosnell council meeting
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/14/13)
I attended the Gosnell City Council meeting this past Tuesday night (Feb. 12). During the meeting, questions went unanswered, a theatrical show was put on and citizens were left with more questions. I am writing to just ask, where is morality anymore? What happened to representing your constituents instead of seeking your own agenda? What happened to leaders that cared about what voters want? What happened to electing people with ethics to political office?...
What not to say to your Valentine
(Column ~ 02/14/13)
Saying the wrong thing can get you in the doghouse with your significant other on Valentine's Day.
Murder suspect arraigned
(Local News ~ 02/14/13)
A $150,000 bond has been set for 17-year-old Rodney Willis, who was charged with first-degree murder for his role in the murder of a Blytheville man in December.
Gosnell has plan to repair tornado sirens
(Local News ~ 02/14/13)
According to the city's new police chief, Darrell Watkins, a plan is in place to repair the city of Gosnell's tornado sirens. During Tuesday night's city council meeting, it was discussed that none of the sirens are currently working.
County poised to spend $14.5M for steel mill
(Local News ~ 02/14/13)
The board of the Great River Economic Development Foundation met Wednesday to discuss the recommendation to appropriate county funds for Big River Steel, the new mill which John Correnti recently announced plans to construct near Osceola.
Blytheville finance director gets bonded
(Local News ~ 02/14/13)
As of Jan. 25, city of Blytheville finance director LaVera Kuykendall is bonded through efforts of local insurer, United Agencies.
Lady Tigers secure regional berth
(High School Sports ~ 02/14/13)
BAY--The Armorel Lady Tigers defeated the Black Rock Lady Zebras, 66-42, Tuesday night in the opening round of the 1A-3 East District Tournament. The Lady Tigers outscored the Lady Zebras, 42-19, in the second half on their way to the victory and a spot in the Regional tournament next week at Hillcrest...
Pirates advance to final
(High School Sports ~ 02/14/13)
BROOKLAND -- The Gosnell Pirates advanced to the conference 3-4A District Tournament championship thanks to a 59-52 win over the Pocahontas Redskins Wednesday night in the district semifinals. The Redskins, who are the only team to beat the Pirates since Christmas, led for most of the first half before Gosnell exploded for a 26-point third period to take control of the game...
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Houlihan Lawrence, the leading real estate brokerage north of New York City known for its dominance in Westchester and Greenwich, now has an exclusive helicopter partner, BLADE, the sleek private aviation startup hailed by some as "the Uber of Helicopters."
The partnership, which begins this month, will bring prominent exposure for properties listed with the firm, appearing to BLADE fliers throughout their various platforms. Houlihan Lawrence clients can also receive a special discount on BLADE services, which include helicopter, jet and seaplane service from New York City to destinations including the Hamptons, Nantucket, Miami and the Bahamas.
While the three-year-old aviation firm and a 130-year-old brokerage started by the founder of Sarah Lawrence College might have seemed an unlikely pairing, that was hardly the case.
"Working with BLADE was a natural alignment," said Anne Marie Gianutsos, CMO of Houlihan Lawrence. "Both brands embrace common core values: Innovation, discretion, and a commitment to providing our clients the finest white-glove service possible."
Houlihan Lawrence property videos will play from the firm's Instagram feed in BLADE lounges, where the firm's quarterly print magazines will be available for in-flight reading. The firm has also produced a bespoke digital lifestyle publication to display on iPads at lounge bars and on BLADE One jets.
Founded in 2015 by Warner Music veteran Rob Wiesenthal, BLADE has seen a rapid ascent into the pantheon of luxury brands. The fashion-forward, digital-first brand company lets clients book services on demand using their proprietary mobile app. Options include booking by-the-seat, crowdsourcing an already-scheduled flight or chartering your own private flight. Membership is not required.
"Together, we are pushing boundaries of grandeur," explained Greg Ramey, director of marketing at Blade. "Through cutting-edge technology and access to a discerning clientele, we are delivering the utmost in service, experience and entertainment."
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Located in Orlando, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies is a 285-bed facility designed to serve the specialized needs of women and babies. The 11-story, multifaceted hospital specializes in high-risk births, taking every precaution and using every means available to ensure the safety and comfort of mother and baby. It is one of the largest birthing centers in the United States.
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