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Transmission Courses
There are 3 major components to the Power Plant Training Course Collection. They are Power Distribution, Power Generation and Power Transmission
This site covers the courses associated with
Power Transmission
. It is presented on the technical level and a knowledge of basic electrical theory is assumed. Most courses $65-$85 each...a few higher
Click link to view courses in each area
System Protection Technology
- 25 courses
Electrical Fundamentals
- 4 courses
Condition Monitoring
- 6 courses
Transmission System Operations
- 20 courses
Emergency Table Top Drill
- 6 courses
Grid Dynamics
- 6 courses
Applying NERC Standards
- 14 courses
Systems Operations Review
- 3 courses
Power and Utilities Training - Sample Courses
Principles of Protection
This series of Power Systems Protection courses will train personnel on the principles of protection systems including different schemes used in the protection of generators, buses, transmission & distribution lines, transformers, motors etc.
2101 - Elements of Power System Protection
2102 - Types of Protective Relays
2103 - Monitoring System Conditions
2104 - Fault Characteristics
2105 - Generator Protection
2106 - Transformer Protection
2107 - Bus Protection
2108 - Motor Protection
2109 - Line Protection
2110 - Pilot Protection
2111 - Protection for System Stability
2112- Testing and Commissioning of Protective Schemes
2113 - Power Line Carriers
2114 - Fault Investigation and Analysis
2115 - Introduction to Static Relaying
2116 - Coordination of Protection Devices
2117 - Power Supply for Protection & Control Systems
2118 - Energy Centre Operations
2119 - Telecommunications Protection I - HVSP Devices
2120 - Telecommunications Protection II - Installation and Configuration
2121 - Supervisory Control System (SCADA)
2122 - Inadvertent Trips - Cause and Prevention
2123 - Fault Calculations and Relay Settings
2124 - Testing Techniques
2125 - Programmable Logic Controllers
7101: Electrical Fundamentals, Basic Electricity
7102: Electrical Fundamentals, Properties of AC Circuits
7103: Electrical Fundamentals, Power and Power Facto
7104: Electrical Fundamentals, Three Phase Systems
Transmission Systems Operators
This transmission systems operator training series is aimed principally at power system operators in the new ISO and power pools. However, we also expect interest from the new entrants to the power business such as brokers, traders, and independent generators. For this reason, a certain amount of necessary standard practice material is included in the program to provide a base on which to build the more advanced techniques.
7514 - Interconnection Operation
7516 - Generation Control & Performance
7517 - Aspects of System Operation
7518 - Systems Transactions and Coordination
7519 - Bulk Electric System Restoration I
7520 - Bulk Electric System Restoration II
7521 - Protective Relays for System Operators 1
7701 Plant Maintenance for Operations: Maintenance Management
7702 Plant Maintenance for Operations: On-Line Condition Monitoring
7703 Plant Maintenance for Operations: Vibration Monitoring and Analysis
7704 Plant Maintenance for Operations: Non-Destructive Examination Techniques
7705 Condition Monitoring - Electrical Testing I & II
7706 Liquid Analysis
1101: System Control & Performance Requirements
1102a: Emergency Operations: Western Interconnection
1102b: Emergency Operations: Eastern Interconnection
1103 High Voltage, Safety & Power Systems Operations
1104: Synchronizing Islands
1105: Underfrequency & Undervoltage
1106: Voltage Control
9101 Applying NERC Standards Part I
9102 Applying NERC Standards Part II
9103 Applying NERC Standards Part III
9104 Applying NERC Standards Part IV
9200 Blackout 2003: A Lesson in Emergency Preparedness
9300 NERC Reliability Standards Compliance Awareness
9400 NERC Standard PER-005 System Personnel Training
9600 NERC CIP Overview Training
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We can train single individuals or entire companies with our vast array of courses for a power plant operator. We offer power plant maintenance, operations and control room training. Offering over 300 courses, we welcome corporate accounts and have large discounts and corporate billing available.
Ask me for details and demos for corporate accounts!
Plus we offer Industrial Skills courses!
In 2004 our partner, 360training, acquired Canadian training provider L&K International, a leading provider of power transmission, generation and distribution training to the power, energy and utilities energy worldwide to form the worldwide Technical Skills and Safety division.
We've helped most of the world's best-known power & energy organizations maximize their efficiencies and enhance their training performance. Some of these companies include PacifiCorp, Southern Company, Sierra Pacific, Tennessee Valley Authority, FirstEnergy Corporation, Florida Power & Light, Orion Power, Duke Energy, MidAmerican Energy, Energy Corporation and Puget Sound Energy.
Electric Power Generation, Distribution, and Transmission Industry
Industry Hazards
from OSHA
Many of the specific hazards associated with this industry are similar to those found in other large industries. In addition, workers in other industries have experienced electrocution injuries and fatalities from distribution lines, most notably in the telephone and cable industries (see Hazards for Other Workers). The most important hazards associated with the electric power industry are:
Confined Spaces
Fires and Explosions
Sprains, Strains, and Fractures
Environmental Stress
Power Systems Protection
Power Transmission Courses
Sample Course Descriptions
Knowledge of the NERC standards and the application of these standards in the workplace are important for maintaining reliability and good operating practices. This course is designed to provide you with a practical understanding of each NERC operating standard.
This course gives a practical overview of key NERC reliability standards and promotes a working knowledge of the meaning and purpose of each standard as it relates to operating practices and grid reliability. Just as the Balancing Authority has standards that contribute to controlling Interconnection frequency per area size, this part covers ACE and its values, and how well a Balancing Authority controls its ACE.
As you may know, time is of the essence in correcting deviations, but what constitutes a reportable disturbance or the default Contingency Reserve Period and how is frequency bias calculated? These are just a few of the items covered along with the main responsibilities of a Reliability Coordinator and other essential operating information.
Using a simulated AGC system, this table-top exercise introduces various system events to reproduce an emergency response drill situation similar to those that occur in the actual workplace. During this module, you will be asked to analyze these events and to formulate your own response to an AGC emergency response drill.
Safety requires a particular frame of mind, a personal commitment, an awareness, and full safety compliance, based upon knowledge, training, and experience. The safety of employees and field personnel, and even the safety of the public, depend upon your conscientious and disciplined use of safe work practices in all of your day-to-day operations.
This course provides an overview of high-voltage power-system operations and will allow you to engage with the material by participating in training exercises requiring the application of system operating knowledge.
NERC OPS Hours: 2
NERC Standard Hours: 1
NERC Simulation Hours: 1
NERC PE Hours: 2
NERC EO Credits: 2
The following course is intended to help you prepare for the NERC Certification Exam. This course will familiarize you with many concepts that you should expect to encounter in the exam.
In this part you will calculate MVA and MVAR. Explain how the WECC algorithm varies from that of NERC. Discuss how sync check relays are used for paralleling between two assumed synchronized sources. You will also describe what automatic synchronizing relays are used for and what manual synchronizing depends upon, as well as the best way to change a phase angle across an open point and in parallel to a synchronous system; showing an understanding of ACE, AGC response, frequency bias effect, and inadvertent accumulation; as well as discussing what conductor resistance is determined by and offering an explanation of the Ferranti Effect. This part also concerns Surge Impedance Loading (SIL) calculation and the condition to which Surge Impedance (SI) refers. You will also explain what determines power flow, transfer stability and thermal limits and how protective gaps aid people working close to the associated EHV line or equipment.
The course also offers a variety of review documents, study tools, and practice exam questions to aid you in your preparation efforts. This course is a tool and to be effective it must be coupled with your study of the NERC Standards and real-time application thereof.
The objective of this course, the first in the series on Condition Monitoring, is to focus attention on the overall maintenance task, the different levels of maintenance required, and the development of Predictive Maintenance with its attendant need for 'condition monitoring'.
Because of our "user friendly" content, impeccable credentials and 24/7 support – we hope you choose Online SchoolRoom to be your eLearning provider
A trusted eLearning provider,
We are dedicated to the support of our students and have help available 24/7.
For Sales or Enrollment Help call 866.959.6230
Since 1971, Online SchoolRoom/360training has provided technical skills training to the electric power industry around the globe. Over 1300 programs in 39 competency areas of transmission, distribution and generation are offered in multiple languages and mediums to improve your plant operations, profitability and productivity. Our courses have received recognition from the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC).
In 2004 360training acquired Canadian training provider L&K International, a leading provider of transmission, power, distribution training to the power, energy and utilities energy worldwide to form the worldwide Technical Skills and Safety division. Technical Skills and Safety Division closes largest single contract in company's history, providing a multi-year training contract to key US defense contractor .
transmission systems operator, interconnection operations, systems transactions & coordination, transmission systems operation
for demos/corporate account prices!
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Electrical Fundamentals Series Pkg
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System Operations Review Series Pkg
Reliability Operator Certification Exam Prep
Applying NERC Standards Series Pkg
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Emergency Table Top Drill
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Olympic swimming heroine Adlington repeated her Beijing success by taking double Commonwealth gold in Delhi in October, while she also won the 400 metres freestyle at the European Championships.
Adlington pipped diver Tom Daley, who also won two golds at the Commonwealth Games, and other leading names in swimming such as Fran Halsall and Hannah Miley to win the aquatics award.
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The cycling award went to a road athlete, with Emma Pooley rewarded for a stunning year capped by victory in the women's time trial at the World Championship.
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Saturday, October 1, 2011 Reception – 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.Dinner, Program, Entertainment – 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel
Please note: tickets for this event are no longer available.
Join us and help celebrate the career of a public transportation industry legend. A special reception and dinner is planned for Bill Millar to celebrate his 40 years in the public transportation industry and 15 years as APTA President.
The gala reception and dinner will take place on Saturday, October 1, in conjunction with APTA's Annual Meeting & EXPO 2011 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel.
Net proceeds from the event will benefit the American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF).
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Bill is a long-time champion of APTF and is an Eight-Star Diamond in the APTF Fellows Program, which was established to provide continued funding of the APTF Scholarship Awards Program.
To attend this event, you must purchase a ticket before September 26, 2011. All tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be available at the door. Except for sponsored tables, all individual tickets will be for general seating.
To receive your tickets, please bring your email confirmation to the APTA registration desk between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 1. You can also pick up your tickets at the event that evening.
Bill in the early days.
The price for individual tickets is $175.
$50 of the ticket price is tax-deductible as a charitable contribution to the APTF.
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If you have any questions, please contact Ann-Marie Glanville at email@example.com or (202) 496-4836.
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Celebrating spiritual diversity and unity - Capital City Hues article
(Capital City Hues is also available in print at libraries and other venues
throughout the Madison area)
Interfaith Awareness Week
Celebrating spiritual diversity and unity
By Laura Salinger
Christmas is everywhere. A whole troop of Santa Clauses hang out at
stores and plastic ones adorn lawns. Lights are strung and car roofs are
weighed down by shedding fir trees. Christmas carols reverberate from
pulsing speakers in offices, banks, and shopping centers. Many enjoy the
cheer that has become a trademark of the Christmas season, but there are
those that would like to remind everyone that December is not only the month
of Santa Claus, but also a very spiritual and holy time for varying
religions and cultural organizations. There is the Wiccan Winter Solstice,
Hanukkah, the cultural celebration Kwanzaa, and the Muslim Holiday
Eid-Ul-Adha - to name a few. There is also a sense that rather than becoming
all-consumed with the holiday season, we need to take a step back and
remember the spirit of unity and goodwill that is reminiscent of this time
of year.
The second floor rotunda in the Wisconsin State Capitol was a reminder
of this. But one had to first avert their gaze from the huge edifice that is
hauled to the Capitol each December. It's impossible to miss the 35-foot
balsam fir State Christmas Tree (donated by the people of the Menominee
Nation) standing stoically in the center of the first floor Capitol Rotunda.
Traveling up the stairs one flight will give you a second story view of the
tree, which peaks up through the balcony of the second floor Capitol
Rotunda. But from early- to mid- December, a display created for the 10th
annual Interfaith Awareness Week also shared
space with the giant tree.
From Dec. 9-15, numerous events and religious/cultural activities
marked Interfaith Awareness Week - a week devoted to promoting awareness,
understanding and respect for the many different religions in Madison and
beyond. Organized by Rev. Father John Brian Paprock, priest of the Holy
Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission in Madison and director of
Inroads Interfaith Ministry, the weeklong event celebrates religious
diversity and unity among different religions.
Rev. Paprock stands firm in his assertion that recognizing and
appreciating other faiths does not diminish one owns faith. In fact, he
stresses, it further affirms a person's faith. "We have this opportunity to
recognize that people are all different," Rev. Paprock said. "Most religions
say we should treat people who are different with love, trust, honor, and
He further adds that when people reach out to groups practicing
different religions, they often find that they have more in common than they
"We are trained from very young to discern differences," Rev. Paprock said.
"The truth is, we have more in common than we have different. The only way
to overcome ignorance and fear is through knowledge."
The Dane County executive, Madison's mayor, and Middleton's mayor have
all signed proclamations declaring Dec. 9-15, 2007 Interfaith Awareness
Week. The week deliberately coincides with Human Rights Day (Dec. 10), a day
created by the United Nations 60 years ago.
A wide variety of religions and organizations were represented as part
of Interfaith Awareness Week as a testament to the rich religious diversity
that resides right in our own backyards. Here is a small sampling of such
organizations and what they stand for:
The American Hindu Association
The American Hindu Association (AHA) is a non-profit organization
founded to serve Hindus. This Association was established in July 1998 with
the initiative of a few devotees. The devotees attending weekly services are
from various ethnic origins such as Canada, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Sri
Lanka and the United
Hinduism is the ceaseless quest of perfection of the human personality,
at the innermost depth of which is found the truth of God. The sages of
Bharath (ancient India) understood the psychology of the human mind and
devised methods for an individual to attain this knowledge based on his
temperament, background and the time of his existence. This makes the
religion very diverse and maybe even very complex if not seen with an open
mind. But a sincere aspirant will definitely achieve the purpose, if he can
think and apply the wisdom of the sages. This is what the religion is all
about - Practical application of time tested ancient wisdom. Time and again
highly evolved souls enter the realm of our existence to practically guide
and encourage us, they could be avatars (divine incarnations) like Rama and
Krishna or spiritual masters like Sankara, Ramanuja or in more recent times
like Swami Vivekananda, Swami Sivananda or Mata Amritanandamayi.
Bharatavarsha (India) is a spiritual land, many great saints have walked its
soil since time immemorial. The lives of these great souls will inspire and
motivate anyone aspiring for the knowledge of the truth. - (From the
American Hindu Association Website)
The Baha'i Faith
The Baha'i Faith is an independent world religion with adherents in
virtually every country. Baha'is around the world represent nearly all
nationalities, classes, trades, and professions. Its membership of over 5
million is comprised of people living in more than 116,000 localities in
over 188 countries and 45
territories. The central principles of the Baha'i Faith are the oneness of
God, the oneness of religion, and the oneness of humankind. The Baha'i Faith
promotes the unity of humankind and the establishment of worldwide peace
providing solutions to problems that have been barriers to the achieving
these goals. - (From
the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i of the United States)
Westminster Presbyterian Church (on Interfaith Dialogue)
We are called to relate to people of other faiths in full humility,
openness, honesty, and respect. We respect both others' God-given humanity
and the seriousness of their spiritual quests and commitments. It is our
Christian faith in the Triune God and our intention to live like Jesus, not
our cultural standards, that
require this of us. - (From "Interfaith Dialogue," Presbyterian Church,
Temple of Diana
We are a Goddess and woman-centered, earth-based, feminist denomination
of Wiccan religion. A vibrantly creative and evolving Women's Mystery
tradition, Dianic feminist Wiccan tradition is named after the Roman Goddess
Diana (and Her predecessor, the Greek Goddess Artemis) guardian of women and
wild nature. Dianic rituals celebrate the mythic cycle of the Goddess in the
earth's seasonal cycles of birth, death, and regeneration and as Her cycles
reflect women's own life-cycle transitions. - (From Temple of Diana, Inc.)
Unity of Madison
Unity of Madison is a heart-centered Spiritual Community. We live the
Christ Consciousness of Acceptance, Love, Peace, and Joy. Our purpose is to
inspire, nurture, and empower all people in their spiritual growth. We
provide creative worship, joyful gathering and educational programs as we
teach and live the message of Jesus. - (From Unity of Madison)
Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Syrian Mission Parish
Led by Rev. John Brian Paprock
Simply put, Orthodox Christianity is the most ancient expression of
Christianity, kept alive in historical continuity, to the present day.
Neither "liberal" nor "conservative" in the common use of those terms,
Orthodox theology predates many of the current issues dividing churches that
follow a variety of interpretations of Scripture. Much of our faith is based
on oral traditions that continue in the Orthodox Church. If you are visiting
our Sunday service, you will experience a form of worship that dates back to
before the Fifth Century. - (From Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox
Syrian Mission Parish)
Other religions and organizations that were represented included Deer
Park Tibetan Buddhist Center, Dialogue International, Episcopal Church of
Wisconsin, Greater Madison Interreligious Association, Islam, Judaism,
Moravian Church, Roman Catholic Church, Sikh, the Sufi Order of the West,
United Methodist
Church, Wisconsin Satsang Society, Yuletide by Circle Sanctuary, and other
area Pagan churches.
Based on this list, it is obvious that the intention to gather a very
diverse group of religious organizations has been successful. Peace and
understanding, despite differences, seem a common goal. Rev. Paprock best
sums it up in a blog for the Interfaith Society; "We live in a global
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"No halt to ongoing projects" was the headline of the story today. Selangor's Ronnie Liu announced that Class 3 and 4 hillside developments may be an option again when the level of professionalism in the country improves and regulations are followed accordingly. I presume that Class 3 and 4 developments are those that involve steep hillsides and smaller numbers mean less steep slopes but hillside projects nevertheless. (It pays to remember that Highland Towers was built on flat ground) So okay, most of the story is Ronnie Liu's yada yada yada as a politician but the scary bit is where he announced that 144 hillside projects approved by the previous government will continue. Albeit under "the watch of council officers". Ronnie Liu explained that the government could not afford to pay the compensations to the developers if they were to cancel these projects. Yada. Yada. Yada.
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Wouldn't it be marvelous if someone told you that you could dispense with all those overpriced creams and treatments that, allegedly, promote youthfulness, increase weight loss, remove cellulite, wrinkles and saggy, baggy skin? And that the reason you could discard all these gimmicks, whose only effect has been on your wallet, is because you could achieve greater results for free.
What's the catch? I hear you ask. Nothing comes free these days does it? Well, actually, yes it does. And, as the saying goes, "The best things in life are free." Unless you put a price tag on the minutes per day that you would need to allocate in order to fight old age and illness.
Zone Therapy is a quick and simple technique of touching and pressure, the principles of which are based on the scientific fact that the body is an electromagnetic field. When this field is upset, illness and ageing can result. Zone Therapy is a recognized therapy that has been around for years and is not a passing 'fad'.
The world guru in Zone Therapy is Joseph Corvo, a Yorkshire-born practitioner, who has practised his techniques on film stars, Royalty and top politicians.
The body is divided into ten zones – five on the left side of the body and five on the right - which incorporate every organ in the body. Since ageing and illness is caused by a decrease in the electro-magnetic currents running throughout the body, Zone Therapy enables these currents to run freely again and remove crystalline deposits around the nerve endings.
The news that will be of interest to many women, is that by devoting just ten minutes a day to a few simple facial exercises can make you look more youthful, more beautiful and more healthy! In fact, these exercises can be performed anywhere, although it might cause a few odd stares if you carry them out in public! This is not just a question of vanity. Strangers initially judge us by our faces, unfair as that may seem. During interviews, for example, your face is under constant scrutiny and it stands to reason that if you feel confident about the way you look, you will exude an aura of confidence and
The Face Plan
Exercise One
Pucker your lips tightly, leaving a small hole as though you were about to whistle. Shut your eyes and continue to force your lips forward as though you are trying to reach an object in front of you. Hold this position for twenty seconds.
Exercise Two
This exercise involves doing the reverse of the above exercise. Open your eyes wide and raise the eyebrows. Open your mouth as wide as possible, stretching it to its limit and concentrating on pulling every part of your face away from your mouth. Hold this position for twenty seconds, then repeat exercises one and two alternately for two minutes.
Exercise Three
Close your mouth and clench your teeth, then force the corners of your mouth down towards your chin, so that all the muscles in your neck are taut and stand out. Hold this position whilst to keep the upper part of your face relaxed. Next bring the chin muscle upwards, causing the corners of your mouth to contract towards the centre of your face and hold. Do four very slow movements, then eight fast. This exercise improves the jawline.
Exercise Four
Tilt your head back as though you were looking at the ceiling. Next place the palm of your right hand in the centre of your forehead. Try to bring you head back to its normal position whilst resisting with your hand, as though someone were pushing your head back against your will. Repeat this exercise six times in total.
Exercise Five
Bring your head forward onto your chest and place the palm of your right hand on the back of your head. Force your head back up whilst resisting with your hand. Repeat six times initially and then alternate this exercise with exercise four. These two exercises build up the muscles in your throat and neck.
Exercise Six
Puff out your cheeks, as though your mouth were full of water and purse your lips as tightly as you possibly can. As Joseph Corvo says, "Squeeze your mouth to the size of a pea." Following this, slap your face with both of your hands for two minutes. This might sound a trite masochistic, but it works wonders!
For maximum benefit, the above exercises can be used in conjunction with the ten-minute facial massage, which concentrates on key points on the face and will be detailed in part two.
These exercises will do more for your face than any number of expensive creams and potions and the real beauty is that you can practice these whilst watching TV, doing the ironing or undertaking any other task when you are not in public view!
Zone Therapy is the only programme that gives your body a total workout from the inside out. Not only can it make you look and feel younger, but it can alleviate pain, disease and all manner of medical illnesses.
Why not try it. After all, you have nothing to lose except the years.
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Ought not self-professed 'Christians' ask themselves what rabbits and eggs have to do with the resurrection of the Messiah? Or perhaps where the name "Easter" even comes from?
The name "Easter" originates from a Babylonian goddess named "Ishtar", who was also known as "Semiramis" in Babylon, "Ashtoreth" in Hebrew, "Astarte" in Greek, "Ostara" by the Norse, and other names in other cultures. Ishtar is a goddess of fertility. [1] And what do rabbits and eggs symbolize?
As with Christmas and many other allegedly "Christian" doctrines and practices, Easter is another example of pagan infiltration into the true religion of YHWH.
While the date of Easter sometimes falls near to Passover, it is sometimes weeks apart. Easter has acted as a substitute for the Passover observance.
Background: The Legends-Mythology of Nimrod, Ishtar, and Tammuz in Babylonian Mystery Religion
Nimrod built and organized major cities. The Bible notes that these included Babel, Asshur, Nineveh and Calah (Genesis 10:10-12).
When Nimrod eventually died, the Babylonian mystery religion in which he figured prominently continued on. His wife Queen Semiramis saw to that. Once he was dead, she deified him as the Sun-god. In various cultures he later became known as Baal, the Great Life Giver, the god of fire, Baalim, Bel, Molech, etc.
"Later, when this adulterous and idolatrous woman gave birth to an illegitimate son, she claimed that this son, Tammuz by name, was Nimrod reborn." Semiramis "claimed that her son was supernaturally conceived [no human father] and that he was the promised seed, the 'savior'" - promised by God in Genesis 3:15. "However, not only was the child worshipped, but the woman, the MOTHER, was also worshipped as much (or more) than the son!" Nimrod deified as the god of the sun and father of creation. Semiramis became the goddess of the moon, fertility, etc.
"In the old fables of the Mystery cults, their 'savior' Tammuz, was worshipped with various rites at the Spring season. According to the legends, after he was slain [killed by a wild boar], he went into the underworld. But through the weeping of his mother… he mystically revived in the springing forth of the vegetation - in Spring! Each year a spring festival dramatically represented this supposed 'resurrection' from the underworld.
Thus, a terrible false religion developed with its sun and moon worship, priests, astrology, demonic worship, worship of stars associated with their gods, idolatry, mysterious rites, human sacrifice, and more.
Babel was the origin of an idolatrous system that swept the world. The Bible says of her, "Babylon… the nations drank her wine; Therefore the nations are deranged" (Jeremiah 51:7). The Bible often speaks of the Satanic religions which came from her. The ancient Greek historian Herodotus "witnessed the Mystery religion and its rites in numerous countries and mentions how Babylon was the primeval source from which ALL systems of idolatry flowed.
Tammuz was the son/husband of Ishtar:
tam'-uz, tam'-mooz (tammuz; Thammouz):
(1) The name of a Phoenician deity, the Adonis of the Greeks. He was originally a Sumerian or Babylonian sun-god, called Dumuzu, the husband of Ishtar, who corresponds to Aphrodite of the Greeks. The worship of these deities was introduced into Syria in very early times under the designation of Tammuz and Astarte, and appears among the Greeks in the myth of Adonis and Aphrodite, who are identified with Osiris and Isis of the Egyptian pantheon, showing how widespread the cult became. The Babylonian myth represents Dumuzu, or Tammuz, as a beautiful shepherd slain by a wild boar, the symbol of winter. Ishtar long mourned for him and descended into the underworld to deliver him from the embrace of death (Frazer, Adonis, Attis and Osiris). This mourning for Tammuz was celebrated in Babylonia by women on the 2nd day of the 4th month, which thus acquired the name of Tammuz (see CALENDAR). This custom of weeping for Tammuz is referred to in the Bible in the only passage where the name occurs (Ezek 8:14).
Pagan Easter Celebration Continues After Europeans Are Converted to Christianity and Adopted into "Christian" Practice
The Britannica Encyclopedia (1934) states:
"EASTER (es'ter). Ostara, or Eastre, was the goddess of Spring in the religion of the ancient Angles and Saxons. Every April a festival was celebrated in her honor. With the beginnings of Christianity, the old gods were put aside. From then on the festival was celebrated in honor of the resurrection of Christ, but was still known as Easter after the old goddess." [2]
Origin of Lent - 40 Days of Weeping For Tammuz
Alexander Hislop, in his work The Two Babylons, says this of the origin of Lent:
"Whence, then, came this observance? The forty days' abstinence of Lent was directly borrowed from the worshippers of the Babylonian goddess. Such a Lent of forty days, "in the spring of the year," is still observed by the Yezidis or Pagan Devil-worshippers of Koordistan, who have inherited it from their early masters, the Babylonians.
Such a Lent of forty days was held in spring by the Pagan Mexicans, for thus we read in Humboldt, where he gives account of Mexican observances: "Three days after the vernal equinox...began a solemn fast of forty days in honour of the sun."
Such a Lent of forty days was observed in Egypt, as may be seen on consulting Wilkinson's Egyptians. This Egyptian Lent of forty days, we are informed by Landseer, in his Sabean Researches, was held expressly in commemoration of Adonis or Osiris, the great mediatorial god. [...]
Among the Pagans this Lent seems to have been an indispensable preliminary to the great annual festival in commemoration of the death and resurrection of Tammuz, which was celebrated by alternate weeping and rejoicing, and which, in many countries, was considerably later than the Christian festival, being observed in Palestine and Assyria in June, therefore called the "month of Tammuz"; in Egypt, about the middle of May, and in Britain, some time in April. To conciliate the Pagans to nominal Christianity, Rome, pursuing its usual policy, took measures to get the Christian and Pagan festivals amalgamated, and, by a complicated but skilful adjustment of the calendar, it was found no difficult matter, in general, to get Paganism and Christianity--now far sunk in idolatry--in this as in so many other things, to shake hands."
Origin of the Easter "hot cross bun" cakes
From Hislop's The Two Babylons:
"Such is the history of Easter. The popular observances that still attend the period of its celebration amply confirm the testimony of history as to its Babylonian character. The hot cross buns of Good Friday, and the dyed eggs of Pasch or Easter Sunday, figured in the Chaldean rites just as they do now. The "buns," known too by that identical name, were used in the worship of the queen of heaven, the goddess Easter, as early as the days of Cecrops, the founder of Athens--that is, 1500 years before the Christian era. "One species of sacred bread," says Bryant, "which used to be offered to the gods, was of great antiquity, and called Boun." Diogenes Laertius, speaking of this offering being made by Empedocles, describes the chief ingredients of which it was composed, saying, "He offered one of the sacred cakes called Boun, which was made of fine flour and honey."
The prophet Jeremiah takes notice of this kind of offering when he says,
"The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke me to anger." Jeremiah 7:18
And who is the "queen of heaven"? Semiramis/Ishtar/Astarte, as noted by Hislop and others:
"Then look at Easter. What means the term Easter itself? It is not a Christian name. It bears its Chaldean origin on its very forehead. Easter is nothing else than Astarte, one of the titles of Beltis, the queen of heaven, whose name, as pronounced by the people Nineveh, was evidently identical with that now in common use in this country. That name, aas found by Layard on the Assyrian monuments, is Ishtar."
Worship of Ishtar and Tammuz is an Abomination to YHWH
"And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim: And they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of the people that were round about them, and bowed themselves unto them, and provoked the LORD to anger. And they forsook the LORD, and served Baal and Ashtaroth." Judges 2:11-13
Let's look at this passage from Ezekiel for a moment:"He said also unto me, Turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations that they do. The he brought me to the door of the gate of the Lord's house which was toward the north; and, behold, there sat women weeping for Tammuz. The said he unto me, Hast thou seen this, O son of man? turn thee yet again and thou shalt see great abominations than these." Ezekiel 8:13-15
You see, the Lord is condemning this practice of worshipping Ishtar and lamenting for Tammuz, and calls it a great abomination Easter worship is an abomination to God. Let's reflect back upon the story of Ishtar and pick out some of the key points. Notice the resemblance of the story of Ishtar to that which is written in the Gospel about our Savior, Jesus Christ.
As Ishtar descended, she was stripped and humiliated; Jesus was stripped and beaten in humility. Ishtar was killed and hung on a stake; Jesus was crucified on a stake. Ishtar was resurrected after three days; Jesus rose from the tomb on the third day. By now it should be quite obvious to you why Easter is in fact the worship of Ishtar.
Satan has taken the truth about Christ and overlaid it with the worship of Ishtar, bringing it into the church through the traditions of men and presenting it as the celebration of Easter, a transliteration of the word Ishtar. Satan knew the purpose of this earth age and has tried repeatedly to subvert God's plan. He tried to corrupt the seed line in the garden so that Christ could not be born and die on the stake.
Satan failed at that attempt, so he used his offspring, Cain and the Kenites (the sons of Cain) to propagate false religions and myths that have a resemblance to the truth. In order to create confusion and disbelief so as to deceive God's children. For every positive there is a negative, and Satan is the Great Imitator.
Remember, Satan's whole thrust is to be worshipped as God. Let's for a moment review a few more of the characteristics of Ishtar, not losing sight of the story of Ishtar and what the ritualistic worship of her represented, the resurrection of the dead god. Ishtar was also known as the Queen of Heaven (there is a large denomination that openly prays to the Queen of Heaven). Ishtar was connected to the planet Venus, called both the "morning star" and the "evening star." Ishtar was worshipped as female in the morning and male in the evening. You should also note that in Isaiah 14:12, Lucifer, another name for Satan, is called the son of the morning. The name Lucifer itself means "the morning star." Ishtar is also called the goddess of fertility, from another one of her notorious legends. As the legend goes, an egg fell from heaven one day and landed in the Euphrates river. Some fish managed to roll the egg to shore, hence the tradition of rolling Easter eggs.
Then several doves (a symbol of the Holy Spirit) descended from heaven and incubated the egg and hatched the goddess Ishtar, the goddess of Easter. The egg became the universal symbol for fertility, and as such can be traced to pagan ritual and worship worldwide. Like the egg, the rabbit became part of the Easter tradition because it too was a symbol of fertility in ancient Egypt.
Last Trumpet Ministries: "The Pagan Origin Of Easter"
The Restored Church of God: "The True Origin of Easter"
The Two Babylons by Alexander Hislop, Chapter III, Section II, "Easter"
Watchman Willie Martin Archive: "Ishtar/Easter"
ChristianAnsweres.Net: "Where did "Easter" get its name? Where did the concept of an Easter egg and bunny originate?"


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Lumen Optical opens first storefront at the Shops at Kildeer
While internet shopping certainly offers its perks, sometimes you just can't beat the in-store experience.
Internet retailers seem to be realizing this too, as more and more online-only companies begin to launch test stores in cities around the country. Amazon opened its first physical book store in 2015, with a second location planned for Manhattan later this year. Men's clothing provider Bonobos launched a showroom-style store in 2011. The online makeup subscription Birchbox launched a beauty boutique in 2016. And BaubleBar opened a store-within-a-store concept in select Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom stores in New York. Now, one more name can be added to the list.
Lumen Optical, the boutique spinoff of 1-800-CONTACTS, launched its own brick-and-mortar concept last April at Kimco's The Shops at Kildeer in Kildeer, Illinois.
The internet goes physical
The clicks-to-bricks trend has been picking up steam, despite the continued popularity of online shopping. While the convenience of web-based retailers is certainly a perk, physical stores have benefits that online simply can't master. They provide individual attention, the ability to try on and sample products, and experience-based opportunities, rather than simply sales.
Brick-and-mortar spaces are perfect for any retail store that has a lifestyle or experience component. At Lumen, for example, you can buy glasses, or you can take an eye exam. This penchant toward experiences makes it especially easy for health- and wellness-based retailers to thrive in brick-and-mortar environments, since individualized input and hands-on participation is often encouraged in these industries.
Why Lumen Optical works
While many online retailers begin their clicks-to-bricks journey with small pop-up stores in big cities, Lumen decided to jump right in with their first store, leasing a 3,024-square-foot outparcel at the Shops at Kildeer. It was one of several companies who had checked out the space, located in a high-end shopping center in the suburbs of Chicago.
Rather than simply moving all of its inventory to the physical store and calling it a day, Lumen takes advantage of everything the online retail experience is missing. For example, the store offers high-tech eye exams, serves fruit-infused water, and helps with personalized eyewear advice based on eye type and prescription. Lumen also makes their lenses in-house, meaning that they can have them ready in 24 hours—in many cases, that's faster than online delivery.
Not only that, but the store has taken an active interest in the community it chose to build its physical presence in. Lumen's eye exams are designed to be more affordable, so residents with and without insurance can take care of their vision needs. The store also participated in a Shooting Stars summer program to give free eye exams and glasses to 20 local children in need of vision care.
Since opening at the Shops at Kildeer, Lumen has opened another two stores across the northern Chicago suburbs, with the possibility of opening more as time goes on. While they may have started out online, in many ways, these clicks-to-bricks stores do a great job of reminding retailers exactly what the strengths of brick-and-mortar are. Certainly, Lumen Optical has seen the benefits.
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Why It's OK to Toss Your Kid's Favorite Book
Writer Daniel B. Smith says he's read The Very Hungry Caterpillar to his daughter 796 times , and I'm here to tell him to put the book down and step away. I'm the expert, and I hereby declare that if your kid's favorite book fills you with loathing and despair. then it's OK for that book to mysteriously disappear.
It's a dangerous life, being a children's book. All kinds of perils await. You could fall into the bathtub, say, or slip from a parent's hand above the recycling, or just topple down behind the bookcase amidst the dust bunnies and teeny tiny Lego pieces. Not that that's what happened to Goldilicious , or Snowmen at Christmas after its 40th reading this past July. Oh, no. And Snappy Little Springtime , with its predictably perky rhymes by committee and ripped and shredded pop-ups? I'm sure it's still on the bookshelf somewhere. You're just not looking hard enough.
Mr. Smith's wife rightly defends The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his daughter's attachment to it. Kids like repetition. They like regularity, and rhythm. Making the same delightful discoveries turning the pages of the same delightful book every single night for weeks and months and years on end fills our progeny with a sense of security and a conviction that all's right with the world. I said so myself, when I coauthored Reading with Babies, Toddlers and Twos with reading expert Susan Straub. So here I am, author, expert, and DoubleX' s resident authority on children's picture books, and I say: So what?
You've done the repetition thing. You've been held prisoner by Eric Carle, or Sandra Boynton, or Margaret Wise Brown for long enough. Change is also good. New experiences are good. Daddy's sanity is very good. Mr. Smith, if that book suffers a tragic fate, your daughter will grieve, and then move on. You can console her with The Pigeon Wants a Puppy , Bark, George! , or the madly illustrated classic fairy tales collected in Yummy! . We legions of fellow reading-aloud parents are behind you. You are not alone. Just don't tell your wife I said so.
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Writing in Slate, Marc Oppenheimer has a thoughtful piece about bringing his young daughter to synagogue:
I don't kid myself that Rebekah has some unusual, precocious spirituality. She loves ritual, as all children love ritual. Nothing, except milk and maybe Graham crackers, is more comforting to a toddler than a fun routine enjoyed at predictable intervals. Little boys and girls love the sense of mastery that comes with repetition. They're so proud to finish our sentences as we read them a book for the 50th or one 100th time ("old lady who was whispering…" "hush!"). If we skip bath time, they know. But as much as I love seeing my daughter get excited about any of her routines, I acknowledge that there is something a little more complicated, for me, about religious enthusiasm. After all, I want her to be an enthusiastic reader and an enthusiastic bather. But I want her to be thoughtful and critical about religion. Although I've never asked, I think most of my fellow synagogue parents are atheists (as I am, about half the time). Is it wrong to educate our children in prayers whose value we feel ambivalent about?
I recognize these sentiments. My parents sent me to Sunday school for quite a few years. As I recall, I hated every second of it. Parts of the Torah work well as fiction (the story of Joseph is a good yarn independent of whether any of it is true), but even as a kid it did not seem plausible to me to believe the supernatural parts. That is not to say I am not now grateful that my parents gave me a religious education.
A while back there was a movie called Other People's Money. Danny DeVito played a cutthroat corporate raider targeting a company owned by Gregory Peck. He developed a relationship with Peck's stepdaughter, played by Penelope Ann Miller, who was also the lawyer protecting Peck's interests. Miller asks him why, since he is so hostile to lawyers, he has so many lawyers working for him. DeVito replies, "Lawyers are like nuclear weapons. The other guys have theirs, so I have mine. But once anyone starts using them, they f*ck up everything."
That's pretty much how I feel about my Judaism. The other guys have their religion, so I have mine. If we could all just agree to keep things in their proper place, everything would be fine. I elaborated on my thoughts about Judaism in this post.
Oppenheimer writes:
Beleaguered clergy tend to have two responses. First, they are thankful that children bring in parents who otherwise would never join a religious community. But, second, they can't help but feel used: They're supposed to educate children in the value of religion, even as the parents–who may be golfing or shopping while the children are at confirmation classes–signal in all sorts of ways that religion doesn't really matter. Such behavior cheapens religion, makes clergy hate their jobs, makes children cynical, and leads to jokes like the one about the father who says to his son, "You hate Sunday school? Well, I hated Sunday school, you hate Sunday school, and someday your children will hate Sunday school–that's tradition!"
Actually, I suspect a fair percentage of the clergy don't really believe their own dogmas. And since community building is one of the main purposes of religion, there are probably a fair number who think participation is the important thing, independent of what their parishioners believe.
After devoting some time to answering his own question, Oppenheimer closes with
It is always possible, of course, that children take religious teaching to heart in a way that, as they age, makes their parents uncomfortable. By exposing my daughter to Judaism, I take the risk that she will believe all of it, literally. For some Jews, this would be the perfect result, but not for me: I want my children to grow into mini-mes, skeptical but enthustiastic! Questioning but curious! Proud but not chauvinistic! I hope she'll develop my religiosity, in which devotion, beautiful in its own right, need not be tested against rationality. Alas, that's probably a vain hope. My daughters are young yet, but from what I hear, children surprise us. Sometimes the surprise is that they heed our teachings too well. I know a faithful Catholic who is horrified that her son became a priest; lots of good liberals are upset that their children are radicals. My daughter may not turn into the Jew who I vigorously pat myself on the back for being–but that's just another way of saying that she won't be me. In the meantime, I can expose her to activities I love–and I love the mysterium of Sabbath services–trusting that when she turns them to her own ends, she'll do so in a way that makes sense for her, though perhaps not for her dad.
The mysterium of Sabbath services never did much for me, alas, and the target of your devotion has a lot to do with how beautiful it is, but otherwise I like this paragraph. My parents wanted me to have a Jewish education, and they probably would have been okay if I had become, say, a Reform or Reconstuctionist rabbi. But a strange look indeed would have greeted any announcement that I had gone Orthodox.
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T.I. is certainly a scene shaker when it comes to the rap game. That's why it's no surprise that he was one of the few honored at last night's ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Legends Mixer in Atlanta, happening at the beginning of BET's Hip Hop Awards weekend.
Hosted by Jermaine Dupri and Devyne Stephens, the ASCAP Legends Ball honored, along with Tip, Michael Maldin, Kendall Minter, Noontime, and 90s singer-songwriter & ex-TLC manager Pebbles.
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December 15, 2004
Australia sets up 1,000 mile Marine Identification Zone
Australia is to establish a Maritime Identification Zone. This will extend up to 1,000 nautical miles from Australia's coastline. On entering this Zone, vessels proposing to enter Australian ports will be required to provide comprehensive information such as ship identity, crew, cargo, location, course, speed and intended port of arrival.
The zone will be managed by a new Joint Offshore Protection Command being developed as part of efforts to beef up protection of Australian offshore oil and gas facilties.
Australian Prime Minister John Howard gave details of these measures in a speech in Perth, Western Australia, today.
I am pleased to announce that Australia's offshore maritime security is to be further strengthened through a series of linked initiatives that will be implemented progressively through 2005.
Howard said that the measures, recommended by the Government's Taskforce on Offshore Maritime Security, build on previously announced border protection and maritime security initiatives.
"They focus, in particular, on the protection of Australia's offshore oil and gas facilities, and on ensuring that any terrorist threat to Australia's maritime assets and our coastline can be quickly detected and defeated," said the Prime Minister. "In implementing these initiatives the government is committing a further A$10.6 million [about US$8 million] to the more than A$187million [US$142 million] we have committed to upgrading offshore maritime security since July 2004.
Howard said the Australian Government will assume direct responsibility for counter-terrorism prevention, interdiction and response in all offshore areas of Australia. State governments' focus would be on their clear responsibility for initial counter-terrorism incident response and security arrangements within ports.
"The Australian Defense Force will take responsibility for offshore counter-terrorism prevention, interdiction and response capabilities and activities, including the protection of offshore oil and gas facilities and the offshore interdiction of ships," said Howard. "At present, the arrangements for Defence Force involvement in counter-terrorism in Australia's offshore areas are in response to specific requests from civil authorities. The Australian Customs Service will retain responsibility for civil maritime surveillance and regulatory roles currently undertaken or coordinated by the Coastwatch Division of the Australian Customs Service."
"To ensure an integrated approach that can draw, as necessary, on the full range of Australian Defense Force and Customs capabilities and make the best use of available resources," said Howard, "a Joint Offshore Protection Command, will be established by March 2005. The Joint Command will be responsible for the implementation, coordination and management of offshore maritime security."
This new single Command will link the Defense Force responsibility with that undertaken by the Coastwatch Division of the Australian Customs Service. The Command will be responsible to the Chief of the Defense Force for its military functions and to the Chief Executive Officer of Customs for its civil functions. The Director-General of Coastwatch, Rear Admiral Russ Crane, will also be the Commander of the Joint Offshore Protection Command.
"Based on cooperative international arrangements,including with neighboring countries," continued Howard, the Australian Government also intends to establish a Maritime Identification Zone. This will extend up to 1,000 nautical miles from Australia's coastline. On entering this Zone vessels proposing to enter Australian ports will be required to provide comprehensive information such as ship identity, crew, cargo, location, course, speed and intended port of arrival. Within Australia's 200 nautical mile exclusive economic zone, the aim will be to identify all vessels, other than day recreational boats. The collection and coordination of this maritime information will improve the effectiveness of civil and military maritime surveillance in support of key tasks such as border and fisheries protection, as well as counter-terrorism response and interdiction. The Zone will be managed by the Joint Offshore Protection Command at an additional cost of A$4 m over four years. The protection of Australia's oil and gas facilities is a key focus of the Australian Government's priorities to enhance offshore maritime security.
A programme of augmented security patrols of Australia's oil and gas fields in the Timor Sea and on the North West Shelf, will be implemented as a matter of priority. The introduction of these additional patrols takes into account the threat assessments prepared by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, and the economic value of these facilities. The patrols will use available Defence Force and Customs patrol assets, which will be increased by the acquisition of the two additional Armidale Class Patrol Boats announced in September 2004.
Some of the oil and gas facilities in the Timor Sea are in areas where Australia shares jurisdiction with Indonesia or East Timor. The Minister for Foreign Affairs will be writing to his counterparts to advise of our intentions to work with those countries in introducing these mutually-beneficial enhanced counter-terrorism security measures.
The Australian Government will continue to support the further development of multilateral and bilateral agreements to strengthen offshore maritime security and counter-terrorism measures.
The direct protection of each offshore platform through the provision of appropriate on-site security measures is an industry responsibility. It represents the final element in the Government's integrated approach to enhanced offshore maritime security. To assist industry, the Maritime Transport Security Act 2003 (MTSA) will be extended to apply to offshore oil and gas facilities to provide the necessary advice and oversight in the implementation of any necessary additional security measures. This task is being coordinated by the Department of Transport and Regional Services and will be completed for formal implementation by 30 September 2005.
The maritime security plans that are to be developed in accordance with the MTSA will have regard for the special nature and location of these offshore facilities, the practical needs of operators and the need to complement, rather than duplicate, existing risk management and safety plans.


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(KMOV.com) – Police evacuated a 20-story office building in downtown St. Louis after a caller stated there was a bomb in the building.
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Schenectady police probe infant's leg injury
SCHENECTADY — City police are investigating a suspicious injury suffered by a nine-month-old child over the weekend.
The infant's upper leg was fractured near the femur or hip, police department spokesman Lt. Mark McCracken said Tuesday..
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How to Hypnotize Someone
Hypnosis is very real, but it takes practice and a suggestible partner to work effectively. While the old movie version of hypnotism with a stopwatch or a swirling vortex is outdated and incorrect, the power of hypnotism is not. It can be used to influence others, and self-hypnosis is used frequently to change unwanted behaviors like smoking or overeating.
Myths Regarding How to Hypnotize Someone
Hypnotized people are not actually sleeping. They are still awake, but their subconscious mind is more aware and has stepped to the forefront where it's accessible. While it may look like the person is sleeping, it resembles a trance where other distractions are simple to ignore. This ability to ignore others during hypnosis is the reason it looks like the person is asleep.
People under hypnosis are not robots. They won't follow all your whims and outrageous commands. They are not mindless robots who have been programmed with the flick of a switch, but they are more easily directed with the right suggestions.
Relaxed Setting to Hypnotize Someone
The person must be comfortable and relaxed. It's possible to hypnotize someone when he or she is distracted, if you're experienced enough, but it's simpler when they are in a comfortable setting where they can close their eyes while letting your words and images wash over them. It also helps to have them in non-restrictive clothing, too.
Images to Hypnotize Someone
When using hypnosis, it's important to have a script detailing how the session should progress. Carefully choosing the right image is paramount to success. This should happen long before the session. Many hypnotists use water as part of their induction process. Have the subject imagine water lapping over them gently and washing away stress is a powerful image. Some hypnotists have the subject walk up or down stairs. Each level represents a deeper level of trance.
Correct Word Choice to Hypnotize Someone
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Excelsior Awards
The Excelsior Award and Excelsior Award Junior are the only nationwide (and now including the Republic of Ireland!) book awards for graphic novels and manga where school children decide the winners by rating each book as they read it (according to Story, Artwork, Characters and Dialogue). Now in its eighth year, the award attracted over 250 schools from all over the UK and Ireland in last year.
Registration for 2019 opens in November 2018, with the new shortlists being announced a month later.
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