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Awake vs. Conscious: How They Differ & Why it Matters
It seems like a very abstract idea to think of being awake as something completely different than being conscious, but they actually are two very separate functions.
Just opening our eyes when it is time to get up each day gives us the impression we are mindful of what we see and how we feel, even if we may need a cup of morning coffee first to feel that way.
Then at night as we lay down to try to sleep, we may momentarily feel ourselves begin to lose our conscious state and we equate this with not being awake anymore. So, is there really any difference between the two?
Awake vs. Conscious
When trying to define the idea of wakefulness and consciousness, the problem of subjectivity when it comes to things that each of us experiences and how we experience them arises.
If we were to look up the meaning of consciousness in any dictionary, the word included in its meaning that sets it apart from wakefulness is "quality." So, consciousness can be said to have an added element of this within the scope of our experiences.
You can say that to be conscious is to function in a state of being enveloped in the content of life that surrounds you and makes you more than just awake but aware as well.
One of the most well-known experts in the study of the idea of consciousness is William James. He puts forth the idea that any state of our consciousness must have an element of analysis to it in order for it to be defined in those terms.
So, he believed that a conscious state was one that was a series of perceptions coupled with our thoughts and emotional responses to what we are experiencing and how we can control it and monitor it all at the same time.
So, as we monitor our surroundings, we are focusing our attention on specific things and using our critical thinking skills such as identifying a problem, assessing how to solve it, and then making a decision about how we will act on it.
This can only happen if it is coupled with an element of conscious control of our thoughts and ways in which we react to things around us.
This differs from just being awake, which is more of a scientific functioning of our brain. Being awake can simply mean that you are taking in some form of stimulus from the environment that you find yourself in or even your own internal thoughts.
According to Medical Daily, this is why there is some question about whether individuals who are considered unconscious while they are in a coma state can still take in external stimuli and actually are in some form of wakefulness but cannot physically respond to it.
Experiment With Awake vs. the Conscious States
For many years, individuals have performed experiments on themselves to try to understand consciousness and wakefulness. You can also try to do this on your own to give you a better understanding of the two concepts.
Pick an evening that you are able to go to bed fairly early but are also able to fall asleep quickly and wake up early enough in the morning that it will not be light out yet.
Make sure that before you go to bed, you close your blinds so that when you awaken the room will be completely dark.
Then, as you awaken in the morning, make sure to make a mental point of remembering the exact second that you felt conscious. Make up a trigger phrase like "up now" or even the word "conscious" and say it as you make this mental note.
Ask yourself in that moment: Am I completely aware of my surroundings or am I still a bit hazy from sleeping? If the answer is that you feel like you are completely awake, then the odds are, you awakened earlier but your brain was not conscious for a period of minutes until that moment you said the trigger word.
If your answer is that you still feel hazy, then you have probably experienced being awake and conscious all at the same time just as you said your trigger word.
If you experiment with this a half a dozen times, you will likely begin to feel that consciousness and wakefulness are happening simultaneously, and gradually your awake state will seem to occur before you actually became conscious.
This proves that, to be conscious, there must be an element of content (the trigger word in this case) added to the state of being awake. Think of waking up to the alarm on your phone; you hear it, and simultaneously are forced to be conscious by the sheer act of reaching and shutting it off.
If you try this, report your findings. I will keep a log of everyone's results and report them in a blog in the near future.
You can also consider a brain supplement, which is not necessarily a bad thing to try, especially if you are tired constantly and don't seem to be able to find the time to practice some physical and mental exercises that will help you fully engage instead of just being awake.
Maybe you find that your job is so boring that by the middle of the day you can't help but begin to disengage in the activities you are performing and you are starting to feel like your co-workers are noticing.
Are there things you can do to combat restless nights that put you in a state of wakefulness in the middle of the night and conscious of every sound and every minute ticking away on the clock, only to go through a day of torturing yourself with trying to stay awake? Yes.
This is no way to function on a daily basis. There are a few things you can do to try and alleviate the problem.
We've previously written on how to stay completely conscious and engaged at work.
Try any of those tips, or consider an over-the-counter supplement that will help you to not only stay awake and focused but remain conscious of your surroundings and effective in your activity.
Either way, you are taking the necessary steps toward achieving a way of life that allows you to be consciously involved in your most important moments.
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Dark Jewels: Mining The Gifts Of 8 Difficult Emotions
In Brief
- The Facts:
Our difficult emotions are not just unpleasant experiences. They have hidden gifts, including the capacity to transform our lives into more joy and wholeness. They impart wisdom and compassion we can't find living on, or fearfully clinging to, the su
- Reflect On:
Which emotions do you have trouble feeling or accepting in yourself and others? These might be the frontiers you need to embrace and enter to more fully embody your life.
Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It is a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.
—Pema Chodron
Unless we look into and skillfully navigate our dark sides, we can't become our fullest selves. Consequently, we can't truly love ourselves and the world as much as we are capable. Following Pema Chodron's reasoning: if we cannot bear our own pain, how can we bear the pain of others? If we are afraid of our own suffering, how can we genuinely stand with another in theirs and thereby be the friend possible?
Below I list eight natural, universal emotions that at first blush we might feel like avoiding. This list is a kind of treasure hunt, revealing what we get to discover when we welcome and allow these at first uncomfortable feelings to be, and eventually change us from our depths on up through our heart and mind. For this growth to happen, we first have to be honest with ourselves—to be aware of what we are feeling and able to name it. Then we can embrace the feelings and go from there.
Notice how each "negative" emotion mentioned below informs us of our care. To welcome and work with our shadow emotions enables us to care more. Caring also requires sensitivity. So, if we have a sensitive heart, we will likely feel all these difficult emotions in good measure. And, when we learn how to intimately, courageously and patiently dance with them, they give us more heart and more inner power. Each emotion is therefore a portal to fulfill our capacity for greater love—love for ourselves, for those we love, and the Earth itself.
Difficult Emotion #1: Guilt
Guilt is usually a signal that we have acted, or might act, inappropriately. Guilt brings us back to our values, morality, and care for one another. Guilt shows us where we have acted poorly and can do better. Guilt keeps us accountable to one another. Guilt (that we have done wrong) need not become shame (that we are wrong or bad). We can harvest the lesson in our guilt (oftentimes along with our remorse), make amends, and forgive ourselves. For example, if I feel guilty that I wasn't fully honest with you and this cost you, I might make an amend and confess my shortcoming.
Sitting with guilt allows the sting of wrongdoing to impress a lesson upon us, or to change our hearts for the long term. Guilt need not be self-hatred, self-condemnation, or endless regret. It can be a mature reckoning and opportunity for more integrity. Note, guilt can also be a symptom of depression and OCD, in which case it's best to notice it and not ruminate on it or try to mine it for wisdom.
Difficult Emotion #2: Anger or Rage
Almost every instance of anger arises because something we treasure has been threatened or taken away. It shows us what we care about and how we feel violated. Anger is the smoke alerting us to the fire of where we have been hurt. Anger shows us where our boundaries are, and welcoming the energy of anger helps us set boundaries. Anger protects what we love and shows us how much we care and value what is rightfully ours, or what is another's. In the face of abuse, for example, anger or even rage, is an appropriate response. It protects our vulnerability.
Sitting with anger, without acting it out violently (unless appropriate in the moment to set a strong boundary) empowers our functional ego, or sense of self. It's good, however, to make sure we get the facts straight before we let our anger take over, so we are not acting out on false assumption. With all this said, I find anger one of the less remunerative emotions to perpetuate. I try to get the lesson, hear the message from anger, then try to skillfully express, discharge, or let it go (not suppress or perpetuate it in thought and heart) as soon as possible. In excess, anger ages, wears us down, and burns bridges of support. At the same time, not embracing and discharging anger in healthy ways can sabotage and age us even more quickly.
Difficult Emotion #3: Fear
There is helpful and unhelpful fear. Helpful fear shows us our limits and where our limits for self-protection are, and therefore, what we care about. Fear of heights, or walking at the edge of a cliff, help us be careful so we don't hurt ourselves. This is helpful fear. We all have limits, and healthy fear tells us when to stop and what to avoid, or to be careful in proceeding. Sitting with helpful fear shows us how to take care of ourselves and others, how to avoid harm. Unhelpful fear should be confronted, skillfully, and in good timing, so it doesn't prevent us from achieving our goals. Asking that someone special out on a date or taking the steps to follow through on a dream, despite the fear, is confronting unhelpful fear and not letting it hold us back. We can't help feeling unhelpful fear, and sometimes rather than try not to feel fear, the way to conquer it is simply to "Feel the fear and do it anyway."
Difficult Emotion #4: Remorse
Remorse is related to guilt. It signals us that we have made a mistake, caused harm, or could have done better. Remorse arises because we care; otherwise we wouldn't care how our actions affect others. Sitting with remorse allows it to teach us a heartfelt lesson. The remorse we feel because we didn't take the time to review the pesticide-impact report accurately, or because we didn't make the call that would have prevented a disaster, can all be good medicine. It's important to allow remorse and not excessively beat ourselves up about it, which also gives us the opportunity to practice forgiveness. Remorse is tinged with sadness, which arises from caring, which is why it's a good sign to feel remorse; it means we have a heart, care about life, and have a moral compass.
Difficult Emotion #5: Despair
Despair is tough and humbling. Sometimes we can't help but despair. Despair has an element of giving up, and this total or partial surrender can bolster our capacity for letting go of unnecessary control. When we do, we can find inner strength we didn't know we had, as well as outside support in those who come to our aid. Inside despair is the kernel of faith. Despair can be a path to what we might call God or Spirit, which is often our own resiliency and trust that things will somehow work out when we have given up, or feel like we have nothing left.
It's important to have support and to self-motivate when appropriate so that despair does not unnecessarily turn to depression and self-harm. Falling apart in the arms of despair can be a powerful way to contact our depths and find that invisible inner fortitude. This is best done with people who can stand by us, hold us, and keep our heads above water, if indeed we are afraid of figuratively drowning. When we have support and can weather its storm, despair also reveals what we care about and who unconditionally cares for us.
Difficult Emotion #6: Worry or Anxiety
Worry can be unrealistic or realistic, and shades of both, just like fear. Noticing what we worry about can show us what we care about; otherwise, why would we bother to worry? Some are worrywarts, in which case it's helpful to try not to worry as much, while preserving the kernel of care in worry. Sometimes it's appropriate to act in order to reduce worry. If I'm worrying about having left the gate open, getting up and closing it abets my worry. Other times, when our worry is more unrealistic, we don't need to act as much as we need to bring our minds back into balance. Sitting with realistic worry shows us what we need to do to protect ourselves and others, even if it's as simple as closing the gate or moving a glass from the edge of the table. Worry brings out the care in our hearts or our fear of harm. Controlling negative and anxious thinking, getting the facts straight, and breathing deeply all help keep worry from becoming exaggerated, unrealistic, and getting the best of us. Worry is our hearts thinking out loud about what we care for.
Difficult Emotion #7: Grief
Grief is the price we pay for the privilege of love. Yet, it's only a temporary cost, for I consider grief the most soul-making of the emotions. Grief takes us down into ourselves; it is the polisher of our souls. Grief dissolves our pain, which making it invaluable for living as a sustainable person. For if we don't clear our hearts of pain, the tendency is to poison the world and others with the hurt we didn't allow it to dissolve. Within grief is the blossom of rebirth from suffering and loss. The more we grieve, the more we can love; and the more we love, the more we feel the sting of loss. To deny grief is to deny love. While most of us don't want to feel the drag, dullness, and despair of grief, it is a natural and healthy reaction to loss. Grief is a symbol of our love and when we can welcome it, we give our hearts the opportunity to break and grow as wide as the world. Grief work is an aspect of grief that I describe as intentionally entering our past pain, especially that from childhood, that has not been resolved. This work frees our lives from the inside out as nothing else can. Grief is merely the other side of feel-good love and is always in fluid communication with it.
Difficult Emotion #8: Envy or Jealousy
Envy, as the desire for what someone else has, points to our fulfillment. It brings out our longing and desire and shows us what we want and what we can work for to make our lives better or more enjoyable. Of course, it's important to make sure that what we are envious of is something we truly want and value, and not just an excuse to hate on someone. Sometimes we feel a heavy dose of envy because we don't want to work for the success another has. Yet, once we admit our admiration for someone else's success or freedom, we can use that inspiration to work to acquire what we envy, and admire our own progress and achievements.
Jealousy, which is feeling threatened that what we cherish will be taken away or injured, is often accompanied by anger. In wanting to possess, jealousy shows us what we value, what we want to protect, what we would feel pain in losing. The element of anger, or even worry, in jealousy helps us set boundaries and limits to protect what we want and care about. Marriage, or committing to monogamy, are examples.
The Takeaway
I hope this deeper glimpse into difficult emotions allows you to lean into and appreciate them for their uncommon gifts and not throw out their wisdom with the bathwater of knee-jerk reaction of temporary discomfort. Yes, they can be difficult and bring us down, but when we wisely work with them, and for long enough, they release their nectar, transform us into better and kinder people, and initiate us to our shared humanity. Their benevolent darkness gifts us depth and beauty we can't otherwise find in the sunny side of life alone.
Jack Adam Weber, L.Ac., M.A., is Chinese medicine physician, having graduated valedictorian of his class in 2000. He has authored hundreds of articles, thousands of poems, and several books. Weber is an activist for embodied spirituality and writes extensively on the subjects of holistic medicine, emotional depth work, and mind-body integration, all the while challenging his readers to think and act outside the box. His latest creation is the Nourish Practice, a deeply restorative, embodied meditation practice as well as an educational guide for healing the wounds of childhood. His work can be found at jackadamweber.com, on Facebook, or Twitter, where he can also be contacted for medical consultations and life-coaching.
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50 Years of Near Death Experience Research Suggests That The "Soul" Is Real
In Brief
- The Facts:
50 years of research conducted by scientists into Near Death Experiences is summarized below. The research shows that consciousness, or the soul, or something continues to have awareness after "death."
- Reflect On:
Evidence of sensitive and touchy topics in science have always been dismissed and ridiculed. Why, no matter how strong the evidence, are discoveries ridiculed or swept under the rug? Are our minds that closed?
Nikola Tesla once said that, "The day science begins to study non-physical phenomena, it will make more progress in one decade than in all the previous centuries of its existence."
Fast forward to today, and we now have hundreds of notable world-renowned scientists studying "non-material" science. Science the birth of quantum mechanics, the mysteries of consciousness have been at the forefront of scientific study, and we now know today that consciousness plays a crucial part, in several different ways, when it comes to perceiving what we call our physical material world.
Most of our founding fathers of science, especially physics, were all spiritual mystics. Max Plack, a physicist who originated quantum theory, regarded consciousness as "fundamental," and matter as "derivative from consciousness." He said that "we cannot get behind consciousness. Everything that we talk about, everything that we regard as existing, postulates consciousness."
Eugene Wigner, a physicist and mathematician told the world that "it was not possible to formulate the laws of quantum mechanics in a fully consistent way without reference to consciousness."
With all of this being said, there is still a resistance to the new discoveries that non-material science is making, especially when it comes to topics on the umbrella of parapsychology, like telepathy, remote viewing (which was used by the US government for intelligence purposes for 25 years), for example, near death experiences (NDE's) and much more.
Here is a video of CIA contracted Physicist Russel Targ sharing everything he knows about ESP.
"Despite the unrivalled empirical success of quantum theory, the very suggestion that it may be literally true as a description of nature is still greeted with cynicism, incomprehension and even anger."
– (T. Folger, "Quantum Shmantum"; Discover 22:37-43, 2001)
This is, again, perhaps why so many scientists are coming together to create awareness about this and emphasize some very important points about non-material science.
You can read more, in detail, about that here.
Near Death Experiences (NDE's) are one area of study under parapsychology and non-material science. What happens when we die? Does some aspect of us survive death? Some non-material aspect, like consciousness, for example? Does consciousness originate in the brain, or is it a receiver of it?
It's been the topic of discussion in philosophy and theology for years, and in the 20th century it has become the subject of scientific research. One of the people responsible for starting this initiative was Ian Stevenson, who, as the Chair of University of Virginia's Department of Psychiatry, in 1967, created a research unit within the department to study if anything of the human personality survives after death.
His research investigated multiple hundreds of children who claimed to recall past lives and there are many examples. These children are able to give remarkable details about their past lives, and in some cases include describing how they died, locating past family members of who they used to be that are still living, and more details that would otherwise be impossible to describe.
You can see some specific examples in an article we've previously published, linked below:
6 Extraordinary Cases of Kids Who Remember Their Past Lives
Here is a video of Dr. Bruce Greyson speaking at a conference that was held by the United Nations. He is considered to be one of the "fathers" of near death studies. He is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Neuro-behavioral Science at UVA. In the video he describes documented cases of individuals who were clinically dead (showing no brain activity), but observing everything that was happening to them on the medical table below at the same time. He describes how there have been many instances of this – where individuals are able to describe things that should have been impossible to describe.
Another significant statement by Dr. Greyson posits that this type of study has been discouraged due to our tendency to view science as completely materialistic. Seeing is believing, so to speak, in the scientific community. It's unfortunate that just because we cannot explain something through materialistic means, it must be instantly discredited. The simple fact that "consciousness" itself is a non-physical "thing" is troubling for some scientists to comprehend, and as a result of it being non material, they believe it cannot be studied by science.
To access some of the published research in this area, you can refer to this article.
Below is a lecture that was filmed at the UVA by the medical department. It features Jim B. Tucker Bruce Greyson Edward F. Kelly J. Kim Penberthy, from the Division of Perceptual Studies.
Large studies have shown that a significant amount of people who have been clinically dead, experience some type of 'awareness' during that time. For example, one patient – a 57-year-old man at the time, despite being pronounced "dead" and completely unconscious, with no detectable biological activity going on, recalled watching the entire process of his resuscitation.
On a side note, Certified Master Hypnotherapist Michael Newton developed a technique to regress his clients back in time to recall memories from their past lives. During this process he stumbled upon a discovery of enormous proportions. He was able to bring the souls back to the place where they go before their next life — a life between lives. Out of 7,000 regressions, a large majority had eerily similar recollections of a place that many of them called "home."
You can read more about that here.
The proofs for the existence of worlds beyond this one go well past this topic and this article, and this cited research.
A New Groundbreaking Documentary About Post-Materialist Science
It's interesting because as far back as 1999, statistics professor Jessica Utts at UC Irvine, published a paper showing that parapsychological experiments have produced much stronger results than those showing a daily dose of aspirin helping to prevent heart attacks. Utts also showed that these results are much stronger than the research behind various drugs like antiplatelets, for example.
This new film, called Expanding Reality can be purchased here.
"Expanding Reality is about the emerging postmaterialist paradigm and the next great scientific revolution. Why is it important? Because this paradigm has far-reaching implications. For instance, it re-enchants the world and profoundly alters the vision we have of ourselves, giving us back our dignity and power as human beings. The postmaterialist paradigm also fosters positive values such as compassion, respect, care, love, and peace, because it makes us realize that the boundaries between self and others are permeable. In doing so, this paradigm promotes an awareness of the deep interconnection between ourselves and Nature at large. In that sense, the model of reality associated with the postmaterialist paradigm may help humanity to create a sustainable civilization and to blossom." – Mario Beauregard, PhD, from the University of Arizona
These people have exhausted their own resources in order to make Expanding Reality for the world, show your support by purchasing the movie HERE. You won't be disappointed.
The Takeaway
The takeaway here is to recognize the evidence existing suggesting the soul, or consciousness, or some type of awareness exists after death. Now, what consciousness encompasses, might be different from the soul, etc, but those are much deeper discussions to be had.
When will science recognize something that's clearly observable given the witness testimony and similarity of the experiences, and that phenomena that can't be explained can still be real?
The parameters of modern day science really prevents us from moving forward, which is why we are seeing such a large growth in non-material science, the next step after quantum physics.
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Beyond Space & Time: Quantum Theory Suggests That Consciousness Moves on After Death
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If You Do One Thing At Christmas Make It This: Acts Of Kindness
Gentleness and kindness will make our homes a paradise upon earth. C. A. Bartol
As we enter into the 'silly season' I felt inspired to write about what I wish Christmas could mean for everyone.
In a world where we have so much focus on material goods, (and never is this more obvious than at Christmas time) I think its time to touch on something that is far more important.
And that is, have you ever thought about what exactly the true meaning of Christmas might be? What do you think it is? Being with family and friends? Eating a lot of good food or going away somewhere nice? Yes it can be all of that, but for me, it is more about giving.
Not the giving of expensive presents to family members and friends, but instead, giving to those that need it most.
Yes, I know that is a cliche, but its a valid one, and it is so very important right now.
Only We Will Make The Changes Needed
Looking at the state of the world, with all of it's chaos, more and more people are suffering. Homelessness is reaching unprecedented levels in many 'first world' countries, there are more than 114,000 people living on the streets alone in California (with likely even more since those terrifying fires a few weeks ago), and in the UK, it has recently been reported that 1 in 200 people are homeless. Hungary have recently declared that homelessness is a crime.
We are countries with access to enormous wealth, yet our governments are cutting funding for important programs to look after our most vulnerable people.
A great man shows his greatness by the way he treats little men. Thomas Carlyle
Seeing that this has become a global problem, and one that is not improving, it has become clearer to me, that only WE can really make the differences needed now. It truly sits on our shoulders as individuals to make more of a conscious effort to help those around us.
We have to stop waiting for others to sweep in and make these changes, we have to help do it ourselves.
I know, many may say 'I am struggling myself to survive' or ' I don't have any spare money', but kindness to others can be totally free.
For inspiration, please watch this beautiful and touching clip below that really lets you feel the power of kindness. I am sure that even by watching this clip, many of you will be inspired now to go and do something for someone in need. I was inspired to write this article after viewing this clip and I know it will create a domino effect!
You know, it's not actually that hard to be kind. You just have to have your mind ready to see an opportunity for being helpful to someone else.
Being kind to others, is actually a gift to yourself, the joy you feel in your heart when you do something nice and thoughtful for others, is a truly amazing feeling. It literally gives your heart a big happy bursting feeling. It feels like real love.
Science Shows Kindness Is Good For You
There actually is scientific evidence that being kind is very good for your own health, and for the other people who experience your kindness. Kindness can also create a domino effect, and your act alone could end up helping many people, perhaps hundreds of event thousands.
Giving beats any short lived feeling you get from buying something material when you know that you have made a difference to someone else, especially when it helps them when they are at their lowest point.
If I have spare change in my bag, I do try and give to homeless people, (or instead buy them a meal) and despite that some will say 'we shouldn't encourage it' I feel this is very unfair, as we never know their back story and how they ended up on the streets.
I think many of us turn our backs on them (like I used to) because if we really thought about it, we are probably petrified that we could end up like that. For this reason alone, if you can, give, because would you not hope that people would help you if you were in the same position?
A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money. John Ruskin
Kindness unites people like nothing else can and it is what we desperately need to bring our fractured societies back together. With so much division between us now, what can heal this is our acts of kindness.
Everyone Matters
Every single person wants to feel that they matter, it's embedded into our consciousness. When a stranger does something kind for someone they don't know it is even more special, because it was their way of saying 'I see you, I don't know you, but I care and you matter to me'
I have had many people be kind to me, in times of severe depression, where I nearly ended my life, I always had people show me that I mattered to them and not to give up.
I know this is what got me through those very dark times. Their acts of kindness, made me realise I wasn't worthless or truly alone, which brought me to be here today.
I am very lucky now to have this opportunity here at Collective Evolution to now be able to share important things with millions of readers around the world.
Who Will Benefit From Your Own Ripple Effects?
What if no one had of been kind to me when I was so low and in a desperate place? Would I not be here today? I really believe no, that I wouldn't be. We all are capable of creating positive ripple effects that can literally go around the world.
This is the power we all have, that you have, to impact someone else's life positively, and maybe even many other peoples lives.
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Aesop
Kindness comes in so many forms, and we are all capable of doing many of them. You just have to open your heart and want to make the effort to do it.
I hope this Christmas you experience kindness in action, and could maybe even consider making a pact to continue this long after the festive season is over.
Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be dead by midnight. Extend to them all the care, kindness and understanding you can muster, and do it with no thought of any reward. Your life will never be the same again. Og Mandino
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Members of the Congress Preparatory Committee met at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Jeju, Republic of Korea, from 11 to12 April.
The meeting was hosted by the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province in coordination with the Korean Organizing Committee (a Committee established by both The Ministry of Environment of the Korean Government and the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province). This was an excellent opportunity for a group of IUCN Councilors to visit the venue of the next World Conservation Congress that will take place from 6-15 September 2012.
Key discussions focused on the Congress structure and the design of the Forum, in addition to various updates on Congress Preparations.
On the first day of the meeting, an interesting and lively discussion took place between the Committee members and 10 high-school students from Jeju, giving the young people the opportunity to better understand the 2012 World Conservation Congress objectives, IUCN activities and conservation in general. This was followed by a Presentation from the Jeju Provincial Council.
The Host Country, represented by the Korean Organizing Committee and Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, also provided a detailed update on their plans and expectations.
The outcomes of the meeting will be reported to the IUCN Council, taking place in Gland, Switzerland from 23 to 25 May 2011.
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N.B The online Call for Contributions for Forum sessions will commence mid-May. Please visit www.iucn.org/congress to submit a proposal.

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Man Drowns In Arkansas Rock Quarry
Man Drowns In Arkansas Rock Quarry
MAYFLOWER, Ark. —
Authorities said a 28-year-old man has drowned at a rock quarry near Mayflower.
Maj. Andy Shock told the Log Cabin Democrat the man was swimming with his girlfriend's three children when he went under the water about 6 p.m. Sunday.
Shock said the children told investigators they turned around and didn't see him, so they looked for him in the water. After finding him, they tried to pull him out, but could because he was too heavy.
The children ran to their home nearby and called for help. Sheriff's deputies and rescue crews searched for the man and found him several hours later.
The victim's name wasn't released.
He is from Guatemala, and his girlfriend told investigators he doesn't have family members in the United States.


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posted by Thom Holwerda on Tue 22nd May 2007 21:05 UTC, submitted by Nix_User
LinuxHelp has reviewed PC-BSD. "PC-BSD is turning out to be an excellent alternative to other desktop operating systems. After testing and using PC-BSD for some time now, I can't but admire the sheer amount of work that is put into creating, developing and molding an OS for the lay person albeit with a strong slant towards FreeBSD. The fact that PC-BSD is able to accomplish all the tasks expected by an end user - be it using the Internet for communication, listening to music, watching movies or using it for recreation purposes holds it in good stead as a viable desktop operating systems."


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As most people know, in addition to teaching Karate, I am the head of the Hawaii Karate Museum. I should say the "head", hands, and feet.
I enjoy Karate research very much and find it personally rewarding. I also feel that it is important to collect and preserve old Karate books, articles, weapons, and artifacts so that future generations of Karate students will have access to these treasures.
However, there is one aspect of my "work" that is particularly difficult -- that so many of the elderly people I meet and become friends with die. Each year, people I know pass away. I am only 50, but I know many people in their 70s, 80s, and 90s. Year by year, the group of elders grows smaller.
A man I knew died a few years ago. I recently heard that his widow just passed away. They were such a warm and friendly couple. I miss them very much. Although I knew them only briefly, they feel like relatives.
A 90 year old man came to one of my exhibits a few years ago. It was hard for him, but he wanted to show respect to his father who was included in the exhibit. His father had learned from Itosu Sensei. Not long after that, the man died. I can still see his face, standing before his father's photo, a photo he himself had allowed me to copy to include in the exhibit. He was so proud that his father was receiving some recognition.
I used to speak to an elderly Sensei on the telephone. Actually, I spoke to his wife and she would relay the questions. I thought it was because he was not comfortable in English. Actually, it was because he was bedridden and almost deaf. He did not want anyone to see him in such a condition.
We all grow old. That is inevitable. But how we grow old is something we can work on. We cannot control it, but we can do our best to be healthy, to be in good shape, to keep mentally alert, and to have a positive attitude. We can do our best to help others. There are things we can do... while we have time.
Karate makes me very happy. The loss of so many people I meet, respect, and grow fond of is the most difficult aspect of my Karate "work". I can imagine that other Karate researchers must have felt this, particularly Sensei such as Shoshin Nagamine and Morio Higaonna. The people they interviewed were often not strangers. The lived in Okinawa and interviewed people that could have been their relatives, townmates, or classmates.
When a Karate Sensei passes away, we all lose something. The same is true when a son, grandson, or student of a Karate Sensei, who has carried on his memory and teachings, passes away. We all lose something.
If you know a fine Sensei who is still living, particularly one in his 70s, 80s, or 90s, please take the time to pay your respect and give your thanks to him. Do not miss this opportunity. Life is very short.
For all the relatives and students of Karate Sensei who read this Blog, my respect and thanks to your Sensei!
Charles C. Goodin
The Most Difficult Thing I Do
As most people know, in addition to teaching Karate, I am the head of the Hawaii Karate Museum. I should say the "head", hands, and feet.
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Wild cats amongst us
NOTE: If you're seeking information about photos of a big cougar killed on a Trigg County, KY, highway, the e-mail is a hoax. That big cat has been the star of so many bogus e-mails that it has finally been listed by Snopes.com. Also see the March 10, 2008, Kentucky New Era story: "Mountain Lion Exists Only in Hoax," (subscription required). I hope you enjoy reading this article anyway, though.
Dennis has been watching a show about big cats in the U.S. this morning. To be specific, he's watching a "Monster Quest"show about unexplained repeated sightings of black cats that are several times larger than large domestic cats.
MonsterQuest: Lions in the Backyard
Airs on Monday January 21 04:00 PM
Mountain lions do occasionally attack humans, and when they do it makes headlines across the country. However, it has been reported that people are seeing something else--attacks by large black cats. Pictures and law enforcement encounters prove a big black cat is out there, while it resembles a mountain lion, there is no such thing as a black mountain lion. From Texas to Minnesota to West Virginia, follow the eyewitness accounts and physical evidence of these demon cats. Bones from a carcass that eyewitnesses claim was a huge black cat will be put to the DNA test. One-part history, one-part science and one part monsters discover the truth behind legendary monsters.
Source: Upcoming episodes of Monster Quest on the History Channel
It's been an interesting show. Many of the photographs and videos can be explained or dismissed, but a few cannot. At the end of the show, the bones of the "cat" turn out to be a domestic dog. The official verdict is that most of the "big black cats" are mis-identified bears, dogs, or housecats. A few might be exotic cats, escaped or released from private zoos. Of course, these explanations do not satisfy those who have actually seen the big black cats.
Big cats in northern Nebraska during my childhood
When I was growing up in north-central Nebraska, there were reports of mountain-lion sightings from time to time. Usually, the big cat was observed in or near the wooded canyons of a river or creek.
I am sure that some of the reports were true. The mountain lion (also known as cougar, panther, or puma) was once native to Nebraska. Plenty of suitable habitat could still be found in northern Nebraska in the 1950s and 1960s (and still can be found today.) The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has recently confirmed the return of the mountain lion to Nebraska -- even in and around Omaha, as reported by the Plains Feeder in 2005!
In my childhood, every now and then someone would shoot a bobcat, usually around a canyoned area. Maybe the bobcat was bothering the livestock -- or at least, the rancher was worried that the bobcat might bother the livestock. I think I remember a few photos in the newspaper of dead bobcats laid out in the back of someone's pickup truck. They may have been trophies of an official bobcat hunting season, and I didn't realize it.
Mountain Lions Around Kansas City
My husband grew up near the Missouri River in Independence, Missouri. When he was little, many stories were told of mountain lions along the river, but none of them were ever proven.
Then, about ten years ago, when the Missouri River had a major flood, many reports were made that mountain lions had been spotted in the residential areas near the river. As I recall, a policeman even reported seeing a mountain lion in a little field within Independence.
After so many unconfirmed sightings through the years, many people felt vindicated when a mountain lion was hit and killed on the Interstate in the greater Kansas City area. Even the Missouri Conservation Department has finally admitted that there's evidence of a growing mountain lion population in Missouri.
Bobcats and Cougars in Christian County, Kentucky
Here in Christian County, Kentucky, we occasionally have reports of mountain lions. Of course, they are never confirmed. We have large areas of rough, wooded hills and plenty of streams, especially in northern Christian County. Our over-abundance of deer would be attractive to big cats, so I don't arbitrarily dismiss mountain lion stories.
I can testify that there are bobcats (Lynx rufus fasciatus) here, because I've seen two of them. One time, we were visiting a neighbor who lives near Pilot Rock. As we stood outside his house, a large bobcat crossed the field in front of us, several hundred yards away.
Our neighbor pointed out the bobcat. It was well camouflaged in the tall dry grass, and I probably wouldn't have noticed it, on my own. He commented that he saw that bobcat frequently. I don't know how he knew it was the same one!
It is interesting to note that a couple hundred acres around this neighbor's house was in the CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) so it hadn't been used for crops or livestock in a decade or more. The property also includes a creek that runs through a rocky ravine and associated woodlands.
About six or seven years ago, a bobcat ran in front of my car as I drove home from work one dark winter night. I was caught by surprise, and I couldn't imagine what it was! I knew it wasn't a fox or a coyote.
Just a day later, someone brought a stuffed bobcat into the office for my boss. When I saw it, I immediately recognized the animal that had crossed my headlights. I should have known it was a bobcat, but it was a lot smaller than I had expected.
I suspect that I once heard a bobcat in the ravine that lies between our house and the highway below us. One hot summer night about midnight, I went outside to enjoy the cool night breeze that always wafts up from the valley below us.
As I sat there in the dark, listening to the tree frogs and cicadas, I heard a wild scream from the ravine. It was a little unsettling, so I went in the house and went to bed. It may have been a screech owl, but it sounded like a cat to me.
PDF map of confirmed mountain lion sightings in Nebraska, 1991-2007
US map: Confirmed sightings of cougars outside their established range, 1990-present
Website that lists "Alien Big Cats" around the world


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The host team, the Castle Valley Barracudas, took first place overall with a team score of 655 points. The Moab Sea Devils earned 319 points, while the San Rafael Stingrays of Emery placed third with 267 points and the Dayo Piranhas of Delta were fourth with 165 points.
"Even though some of our fastest swimmers weren't able to make it to the meet, we still did well," said Sea Devils head coach Penny Richards. "Individually, we had several kids win blue ribbons in their age categories in multiple races."
Rhiannon Hren, 7, placed first out of 13 swimmers in the 25-yard breaststroke for girls age 7-8, finishing in a time of 28.92 seconds. Her twin brother, Nicholas Hren, won the same race in the boys' category in a time of 31.66 seconds. Rhiannon Hren also took first place in the 50-yard breaststroke with a time of 59.03 seconds.
Nicholas Hren took first in the 25-yard freestyle (24.22 seconds), edging five other swimmers. He also placed first in the 100-yard individual medley with a time of 2 minutes, 07.71 seconds; the 25-yard backstroke with a time of 27.47 seconds, the 50-yard breaststroke in 1:07.60, and the 50-yard freestyle in 56.72 seconds.
Emree Olsen, 10, placed first in the 25-yard freestyle in the girls 9-10 age category, recording a time of 19.55 seconds. She also won the 25-yard backstroke in a time of 22.39 seconds.
Indiana Richards, 8, won the 25-yard butterfly in a time of 26.04 seconds. She also took first in the 100-yard individual medley with a time of 2:04.79 and first in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 53.71 seconds.
In the 11- and 12-year-old girls category, London Richards, 12, won several events, including the 50-yard breaststroke in a time of 41.42 seconds; the 50-yard freestyle in a time of 33.19 seconds; the 50-yard butterfly in a time of 44.73 seconds; the 100-yard individual medley in a time of 1:27.78; the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:31.79; and the 100-yard freestyle in 1:17.76.
River Richards, 14, won the 100-yard backstroke in her age category, finishing in 1:26.77.
In the 100-yard breaststroke for boys age 15-18, Moab's C.J. Hren recorded a time of 1:28.46, defeating teammate Jaydan Olsen, who placed second with a time of 1:33.10. C.J. Hren also won the 50-yard freestyle in 28.96 seconds and the 100-yard freestyle in 1:10.82. Jaydan Olsen placed first in the 50-yard butterfly with a time of 45.29 seconds.
Also for the Sea Devil boys, Cedar English, 10, placed first in his age group in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 41.15 seconds.
In the mixed relay events, Moab won the 200-yard medley relay for ages 11-12, with Cedar English, 10, Aspen English, 12, London Richards, 12, and Kane Scherer, 12, recording a time of 3:04.50. The same four swimmers also won the mixed 200-yard freestyle relay, with a time of 2:44.72.
The Sea Devils also took first in the 100-yard freestyle relay for ages 9-10, with Zoe Kosa, 10, Anika Scherer, 10, Indiana Richards, 8, and Emree Olsen, 10, recording a time of 1:27.03.
Also competing for the Sea Devils at the meet and earning ribbons and points for the team were London Niesen, 7, Olive English, 8, and Delanee Olsen, 13. A total of 16 swimmers from Moab participated in the meet.
The Sea Devils have upcoming meets in Fillmore and Richfield later this month.


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Pat Riley would get the most out of players. He was a master motivator with the Knicks and with that motivation, that win at all costs bravado, came moments of severe violence. For all intents and purposes compared to Riley's Knicks that stuff was pretty tame.
Riley's game plan tarnished the Knicks as "thugs" and "punks" until Commissioner David Stern decided to finally do something about it. Their reputation for such incidents ultimately cost them in 1997 when a technicality killed their chances of cruising past Miami with their sites set on the Bulls. The Knicks were peaking as a championship team that year until P.J. Brown flipped Charlie Ward and Patrick Ewing tip toed onto the court in Miami. The 1990s Knicks, led by Riley, essentially changed the way the game was officiated and policed.
It's a brand that Knicks fans still love being a part of.
People will tell you that the Knicks didn't invent the rugged style of play, that it began in Detroit which spilled into Boston and Chicago. And those people would be right. But the Knicks thrived on it. It was the heartbeat of their game plan every single night. Anyone remember when Kevin Johnson knocked out Doc Rivers teeth during a regular season game in Phoenix because the Suns were tired of being called "soft" ?
No one will say differently around these parts. Mike Woodson has done a tremendous job coaching the team this year. Just when you thought that integrating Amar'e into the line up was challenge one, Kevin Garnett baits Carmelo Anthony into a 45 minute tirade.
Who knows what really happened, but Melo transformed into a player on the loose last night both on the court and off. It's something Knicks fans have witnessed in a very ugly and memorable way when he was in Denver. We've seen this before both with the Knicks and in New York sports. Mike Piazza tried to have a post game conversation with Guillermo Moto in Vero Beach back when for example.
For the 90s Knicks this was tame. I recall dodging bottles being flung regularly during playoff games IN BARS back then and the atmosphere last night certainly reminded you of the old Knicks/Bulls/Pacers/heat games.
Minus the actual brawling.
This game is a rivalry and a good one.The atmosphere last night gave me flashbacks to a time where fighting for a victory often included fighting. These teams hate each other. Paul Pierce continues to be this generation's Reggie Miller or Tim Hardaway, and Garnett plays every bit the part of Dennis Rodman, Davis bash brother or P.J. Brown/Zo Mourning.
But let's focus internally for a second. Mike Woodson, whose leadership has been strong these year, who wanted veterans around this group to take the team to a championship level, needs to step up. He needs to snuff this out before this becomes THE game plan to beat the Knicks.
Melo was not Melo last night when they needed him to be. The intensity didn't make him elevate his game, instead it left him out of synch, out of rhythm and basically out of his mind at the end.
That can't be the M.O. of this team. That responsibility falls directly, 100% on the coach.
Doc Rivers knows this. He knows what he is doing and I assume that was part of the game plan. It must have been for Pat Riley when they tried to get under Michael Jordan's skin, right? Of course it was folks, and fans loved it.
The game plan last night was to pressure the ball and get under the skin of the Knicks best player. Getting Melo suspended could help the Celtics close the gap on the Knicks lead. This team has to maintain focus and composure in moments like that IN THE MOMENT and the responsibility is on the coach. Riley lacked that skill with Anthony Mason and often times John Starks. He lacked that skill with Brown and Mourning. One way or another that hurt his team.
Woodson cannot let that happen to these Knicks and his best player. As we've seen in the past, it can be a hinderance on how the game is called and ultimate the outcome of big games.


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Super Dave needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 235 designs submitted by 54 freelance designers.
Unwined Bed & Breakfast
We are a husband and wife team who sold our house's quit our jobs and moved to one of the the most beautiful places in the world. We are in our late 40's and love life, We love to entertain and meet people from all over the world. Karen is a professional chef, as well as a professional gardener and our gardens are her pride and joy! Dave is a great cook too, but he is the real out going one, he is very fit, lifts weights, down hill mountain biking, loves fast car's, and making people laugh. We are living our dream life and would like to share with others what this beautiful place is all about.
Young family's that want a nice place to stay, to have a peaceful time away from the kids. Or to have a safe fun time with the whole family playing in our big yard. Picking cherries, apricots, plums on site. We are in the heart of Wine country so lot's of people in their 30s to 60s visit this area as well as we are on the lake and have a mass amount of ski boats, house boats, jet ski's, hiking. We are within minutes to world class ski resorts also. We have it all in Kelowna and we get all ages of people. We love young and old people. Any one that needs time out to unwind or recharge their battery's, this is the place. We also cater to health conscious people as we do special needs diets for those vegetarians, celiacs and 100 mile diets.
No copies of other logos please!!! This needs to be our distint original design.
The winning design must be delivered in a Adobe Illustrator (.ai) and (.eps) vector formats at 300 dpi resolution. JPEGS and PNGs formats at 72 DPI resolution. we want vector graphic for resizing ease please.
We are looking for a logo that will
- have a Tuscan or rustic theme or look
- Maybe a little old school mixed with little modern style
-think sunshine, relaxation, beaches, vineyard
- We are open to any design. You are the pro's, what unwinds you!
- We want the letters in Unwined to be catchy but easy to read as this is going to be on a sign in front of the house
---For pics of Kelowna go to GOOGLE "kelowna vineyards" or west kelowna vineyards, http://www.districtofwestkelowna.ca, http://www.westbankchamberofcommerce.ca
---www.covelakeside.com Go down green box on left side of page click on (about West Kelowna) the pic at the top is the area our house is in.
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THE Somerset Rebels hopes of retaining their Premier League Pairs crown ended in heartbreak last night when Nick Morris was excluded after coming to grief in a tight first turn with the Edinburgh Monarchs' Max Fricke.
Played out in front of a packed Oaktree Arena, the eagerly anticipated Final was to be an anti-climax with Morris' exclusion from the initial running of the race - and although Somerset captain Olly Allen duly won the re-run, the Edinburgh duo of Sam Masters and Max Fricke picked up five points for their second and third place finishes.
Somerset team manager Garry May said: "It was a bitterly disappointing way to lose the meeting but the referee had to make a decision and unfortunately it didn't go our way.
"But, that apart, both Nick and Olly rode fantastically well tonight, and the fans were treated to an excellent night's racing, it was just a shame that they did not have the Final the meeting deserved, but we cannot change things and congratulations to Edinburgh on their victory tonight."
The preliminary Group stages were of a contrasting nature as Somerset won Group B with comparative ease - as Nick Morris and Olly Allen dropped just three points to top the group with 25 points.
The second semi-final saw Somerset and Workington come to the tapes to determine who would be Edinburgh's opponents in the Grand Final, and initially at least, it looked to be a carbon copy of the first semi-final, as Morris and Allen made by far the better starts to hit the front from the off.
After a minor setback, Allen passed both Comets' riders to regain second place behind partner Morris and take Somerset through to the 'winner takes all' Grand Final.
But it wasn't to be for the Rebels' pair, as Morris' exclusion saw them leave empty handed.


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About ADRI
The Art & Design Research Institute (ADRI) is the home of research in art, design, visual culture and electronic arts, comprising world leading research and innovative practice at Middlesex University.
Art and Design Research at Middlesex rated "internationally excellent" and "world leading".
We have a vibrant community of over fourty research students pursuing a range of projects in the history, practice and theory of art and design. Students are encouraged to work collaboratively, and we currently have projects with the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture (MoDA), National Maritime Museum, Sir John Soane's Museum and Tate.
ADRI has several staff-led research clusters:
- Making Places
- Art Practice as Investigation
- CREATE/Feminisms
- Diasporic & Transcultural Practices
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Camping chair & rug for the General Admission area. Seats are provided in the Diamond, Platinum & Gold Reserved seating & Concert and Dining areas.
Sealed plastic bottled water (still or sparkling) up to 1.5L in size. Empty translucent plastic bottles can be brought into the venue to use at our free water stations.
Food - there is also a selection of food available for purchase - cash only.
a day on the green sites are in wineries, which have some sloped and uneven areas. Wear sensible footwear / gumboots for wet weather.
Bring sunscreen and a hat! Please note: there are no sheltered areas - come prepared for rain or shine.
For sunny days make sure you wear a wide brimmed hat for protection and bring plenty of sunscreen with you.
If the forecast is for rain please bring suitable shoes a poncho or raincoat.
Please click here to view our permitted and prohibited fact sheet.
Alcohol, non alcoholic drinks - this includes juice, soft drinks, sports drinks (the only exception is sealed plastic bottled still or sparkling water up to 1.5L in size) - a day on the green is a licensed event, alcohol is available for purchase at all venues. Empty translucent plastic bottles can be brought into the venue to use at our free water stations.
Metal cutlery, including cheese knives.
Selfie and Go Pro sticks.
Aerosols, sunshades, tents and tables.
Umbrellas, even if its raining. Bring good quality raincoats and gumboots instead.
Glass - this includes wine glasses, jars, or any other containers or items made of glass
Professional cameras (including SLR's & any camera with a removable lens) and sound and video recording equipment. For full details read the answer to 'Can I bring my camera or sound and video recording equipment?' below.
Pets (other than guide dogs)
Beanbags, blow-up air chairs or lounges.
No hard coolers, eskis, cooler bags larger than 26L (cabin sized).
There will be a security check at the gate and prohibited items will be confiscated.
Roundhouse Entertainment does not take any responsibility for confiscated items.
Please click here to view our permitted and prohibited fact sheet.
The ticket types can change from show to show depending on the artist and venue. General Admission is available at all shows. Depending on the Artist/Venue there will also be either Reserved seating (Front Diamond, Diamond, Platinum or Gold) OR Front General Admission. Click here for a full description of each ticket type.
Patrons will not be stopped from standing in front of their allocated seat during the performance. However, patrons are NOT allowed in the aisles or to dance anywhere other than in front of their own seat. Consideration of your fellow concert goers is expected at all times. Aggression, Intoxication or anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated and will result in ejection from the venue.
Please Note: In some cases the performing artist might request that the crowd in the seated area come forward and dance in the aisles. Although we discourage this request from artists this is sometimes out of our control.
Professional cameras and video and recording equipment are not allowed.
Generally, cameras with powerful zoom lenses or detachable lenses in a carry case are not allowed. We can't judge that beforehand. It's up to security staff on the day, and debate will not be entered into. Unauthorized or prohibited photography may result in images being deleted by security staff.
Media and professional photographers must arrange accreditation through firstname.lastname@example.com
Once confirmed, we'll post show times for a tour on the artist's tour page under the specific venue. You'll be able to find them in the SHOW TIMES section in the right hand section of the tour page.
Please note that all show times are a guide only and subject to change without notice.
No. a day on the green is a licensed event, alcohol is available for purchase at all venues.
For concerts in VIC, NSW, SA, QLD and TAS kids under the age of 12 can enter free of charge in the General Admission area - no ticket required. All children, regardless of age, require a ticket for the Reserved Seating areas - there are no childrens prices. Kids aged 12 and over will be charged full price for General Admission tickets.
For WA concerts everyone must purchase a ticket, including kids.
Persons under 18 must be accompanied by a ticket-holding parent or legal guardian at all times.
Whilst we allow children to attend please give some consideration as to whether the environment is right for them. Some performers may have content and/or lyrics which you may consider inappropriate for children and as a licensed event alcohol will be available to patrons 18 years and older.
For parents considering bringing a baby to a day on the green - bringing your baby is entirely your prerogative, however not recommended, for both the child's wellbeing and safety, and your enjoyment of the show.
Please note: there is no shade or protection from sun or rain. Prams are not permitted in the aisles in the seated area, regardless if you have an aisle seat.
- Parking is available onsite at every event. A gold coin donation to the parking volunteers is greatly appreciated. Parking is at owners risk. Parking outside of the venue on surrounding roads is not permitted. For shows at Rochford Winery a parking pass must be pre-purchased for $3.00 at either Ticketmaster or Rochford Wines website.
- In the event that the onsite parking is affected by wet weather, off site parking and a complimentary bus shuttle will be made available. Please check our website before you head out to the concert and make sure you allow some extra time to get to the show.
Yes. Please ask Security, Event staff or First Aid officers for help. There will be a first aid service attending every event. Please consider others as well as your own safety. If someone is in need of medical attention please let Security, Event staff or First Aid know so they can help.
No passouts at all venues (except in the case of adverse weather conditions or in an emergency)
Yes, small soft cooler bags only and must fit under the plastic chair. Unlike the General Admission area there is less space in the reserved seated area for large Eskys/picnics and it is advised that patrons bring smaller cooler bags that must be able to fit under a seat.
If it does rain the show will go ahead unless conditions are deemed to be dangerous. If an event does not go ahead due to this reason, patrons will receive a full refund from point of purchase. If the forecast is for even the possibility of rain bring good quality raincoats and suitable footwear.
The decision to cancel a show will be made as early as possible but may not be made until the morning of the show. In the event of inclement weather patrons should check this website BEFORE departing for the show for messages regarding traffic, parking or wet weather arrangements.
We will also send out notifications via email and SMS. Please ensure your contact details with Ticketmaster are up to date when purchasing a ticket.
Only in the designated Smoking Areas which are sign posted at every venue. There is NO Smoking allowed in the Reserved Seating areas.
Please note: WA venues are non-smoking.
If you find or lose something - please go to the merchandise shop. After the event, any lost property will be left at the winery cellar door, or at the Cloakroom for shows in WA.
Occasionally changes occur that are out of our control. Scheduled performance times and artist line-ups are subject to change. No refund will be offered in these circumstances.
We do have limited ATMS on site but it is still recommended to bring enough cash for the day.
In WA, EFTPOS is available over the bar.
Yes. Disabled toilets, parking and viewing areas are available at all venues. Please Note: a day on the green shows are held at wineries. Therefore, there are some sloped and uneven areas.
Ticketing - Please contact the Ticketmaster Contact Centre if you have 'Wheelchair, Companion Card or Special Needs' booking requirements or are otherwise unable to complete a ticket purchase on-line.
Contact details:
136100 and follow the prompts
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Parking – A dedicated parking area is available at all sites and is located close to the entry into the event. Just look out for the signs to accessible & special needs parking upon arrival, they will be sign-posted.
Companion card – Companion Card holders are entitled to a free ticket for their carer.
Ground condition – Please Note: a day on the green shows are held at wineries. Therefore, there are some sloped and uneven areas.
Toilets – Assessable toilets are located in the main toilet areas on site.
Most venues have average mobile phone coverage. Please note that phone reception can be very limited during the event. If you are meeting people onsite or getting picked up at the end of the event please make the appropriate arrangements prior to the day in case you have issues with phone reception.
Bus services – Taking the bus to and from the event is the best way to travel to the A day on the Green. Please check the Transport Information page for the specific venue for more information.
Pick up & Drop off – You can be dropped off and picked up from the venue. Please use the dedicated pick up / drop off zone. Drop off and pickup on surrounding roads is not permitted.
Taxis – A dedicated taxi rank is supplied at all events. Please note taxis can be in short supply at the end of the night and we highly recommend that you make alternative arrangements particularly for the larger events. Taxis must drop off passengers inside the venue and no pickups are allowed on the roads outside of the venue.
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FLASHBACK Raptor and Ram Runner Duel in the Desert
Oh boy. Now this is the comparison we've been waiting for. Ever since the Raptor was released, it's been the last word on purpose built off road truck performance. Independent tuners and race outfits might do better by themselves, but for a turn-key truck it's matchless.
At least, it was matchless. Not to be outdone by the guys at the blue oval, Ram has a released a kit for their trucks. Like the Raptor, the Ram Runner kit aims to turn a normal pickup into a baja style pre-runner.
Does their kit make the Ram a better runner than the Raptor? That's what MotorTrend aims to find out in this head-to-head comparison. They took both trucks out to the Las Vegas desert to test how they handle off-road runs and the street stuff as well.
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Stereogum has partnered with W Hotels to deliver a series of intimate concert performances from some of our favorite artists. First up is one of Stereogum's 40 Best New Bands Of 2010, Active Child, who played an exclusive session for us at the W San Francisco. Over the summer Active Child released the delicately woozy debut album You Are All That I See, pushing his gossamer soul-inflected new wave to new heights. He's collaborated with How To Dress Well, booked a tour with M83, and as you'll see in the Session, developed a stronger stage presence than almost anyone else in the bedroom-pop game. Watch "Hangin On":
Now we're giving away a chance to one lucky reader (US residents only, sorry) and a friend to attend our next Suite Session starring DOM at Washington D.C.'s W Hotel on Tuesday, 11/15/11. The prize includes air travel for two, complimentary access to the Suite Session, and accommodations at the hotel the night of the event. Read the rules and exact prizing details here.
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. will pay $614 million to settle allegations that it misled the government about the quality of some of its mortgages, the U.S. government said late Tuesday.
The Department of Justice in Manhattan and other government agencies that J.P. Morgan JPM, +0.10% "admitted, acknowledged and accepted responsibility for" submitting false claims to government agencies. According to prosecutors, the bank asked for government-backed insurance and refinancing for thousands of mortgage loans that were not eligible for either.
When the "defective" mortgage loans defaulted, prosecutors said, the government incurred "substantial losses."
The charges relate to two government programs, one by the Department of Veterans Affairs and another by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. If a bank submits a loan that is accepted into either program for insurance or refinancing, then the bank can ask the government to pay associated costs if the loan later defaults.
The government trusts the banks to submit only eligible loans. It does not review the loans before approving them for the programs, according to the DOJ. The government also relies on the banks to self-report which loans might be affected by fraud.
Prosecutors said J.P. Morgan regularly violated both of those rules, failing to self-report some 582 loans that it identified as being affected by fraud or other "material deficiencies." Sometimes, when employees submitted loan data to a government software application and did not get the loan approved, they'd resubmit the same loans with "hypothetical data," prosecutors said.
In a statement, J.P. Morgan said the settlement "represents another significant step in the firm's efforts to put historical mortgage-related issues behind it."
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Reassessments, for as much as they're about fairness, are also about winners and losers.
Some property owners will pay less. Some will pay more. Some will pay a lot more.
Lehigh County's first reassessment in more than 20 years is meant to right out-of-date and out-of-whack property assessments. The results redistribute taxes and create distinct winners and losers.
Commercial properties on the losing end read like a who's who of Lehigh County, with well-known businesses and Fortune 500 companies that chart among the Lehigh Valley's biggest employers. The leaderboard of 50 properties with the biggest tax hikes is populated by distribution warehouses, apartment...


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"It has been many years since we've been able to offer ENT consultations and surgical procedures in our community," said Vicki Gigliotti, chief clinical officer of Moab Regional. "We are now able to offer tonsillectomies and ear tube procedures right here in Moab, as well as consultations on other ear, nose and throat issues."
Nielsen graduated from the Creighton University School of Medicine in 1971 and completed his internship and general surgery residency at San Joaquin General Hospital in Stockton, Calif. He specialized in otolaryngology at the University of Utah.
As a major in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, Dr. Nielsen spent two years in Frankfurt, Germany, where he received the Army Commendation Medal as Staff Otolaryngologist. During his career he has held a number of key administrative posts including chief resident, Division of Otolaryngology at a University of Utah Affiliated Hospital; secretary, Utah State Society, ENT; chairman, Division of ENT at Primary Children's Medical Center; chairman, Department of Surgery at Holy Cross Hospital; director of Residency Training, Otolaryngology at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center; and chairman, Credential Committee at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center.
He also served as editor of Otolaryngology News. Nielsen is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Council of Otolaryngology; American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology; American Medical Association; Utah State Medical Society; Salt Lake County Medical Society; and Utah Otolaryngologic Society.
Nielsen will hold clinic hours and perform surgery at Moab Regional Hospital two days each month. For more information about Nielsen's schedule in Moab, call the Moab Regional Hospital Specialty Clinic at 435-719-5550. To make an appointment, contact the Ear, Nose and Throat Center at 801-328-2522.


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Introducing Android 4.2, A New and Improved Jelly BeanToday we are making Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) SDK platform available for download. Below are some of the highlights of Android 4.2, API level 17.PerformanceWe've worked with our partners to run Renderscript computation directly in the GPU on the Nexus 10, a first for any mobile computation platform.


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Based on report and other tidings, it has been reported that the LG G2 manual has been leaked ahead of the LG G2 launch in New York on Wednesday. Although the leaked pictorial depiction is in Korean, several details can be easily interpreted from the displayed diagrams.
These reports have been brought in sight by a French tech site Nowhere Else and these lowdowns with respect to the leaked user manual of LG's latest flagship Smartphone highlights two buttons on the back hand side. These are interpreted to be the volume rockers with the power button in the middle. The 222-page manual reveals that the G2's measures as 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9mm and weighs at 143g. Based on reports, it is regarded that the device will be powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 800 chipset clocked at 2.3GHz with Adreno 330 GPU. The LG G2 will have 2GB of RAM, feature a 13-megapixel rear camera and 2.1-megapixel front camera with a 5.2-inch 1080p display.


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10 Gifts for Small Space Dwellers
When space is at a premium, thoughtful gifts go a long way. Think outside — or above — the box with ten gift ideas that make the most of a small area!
1. Utilize corner space with a simple shelf like this one from Martina Carpelan, €95.
2. Save valuable table space with this hanging terrarium, from Score and Solder, $260.
3. Perfect for bedside reading if there is no room for a bedside table — the invisible bookshelf, from Dutch by Design, $39.
4. This cordless, rechargeable lamp needs only a wineglass to shine; from Uncommon Goods, $59.99.
5. Take advantage of patio or balcony space to invite some wildlife with a bird feeder designed by Eva Solo; from Emmo Home, $49.
6. Indulge fireside fantasies with a small tabletop fireplace, from Burke Decor, $500.
7. Quick-change frames keep kids' artwork (or your own!) from cluttering up valuable space; from Dynamic Frames, set of 3, $89.95.
8. This wireless speaker combines woofers and tweeters all in one compact box; from Jawbone, $199.95.
9. A convex mirror makes small spaces seem larger; this one from Omelo, starting at £220.
10. Use metallic surfaces to grow a vertical garden; from Urbio, this set, $120.
Want to gift something with an even smaller footprint? Consider a membership to parks, zoos, or museums. Or channel some Christmas Vacation (remember the Jelly of the Month Club?) with a monthly gift of fruit, flowers, or food (uh, bacon of the month club? Yes, please!)
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One of Oak Ridge's oldest buildings has once again been named one of East Tennessee's most endangered places. The Alexander Inn was built in 1943 during the Manhattan Project.
One of Oak Ridge's oldest buildings has once again been named one of East Tennessee's most endangered places. The Alexander Inn was built in 1943 during the Manhattan Project.
The East Tennessee Preservation Alliance announced the 2013 East Tennessee's Endangered Heritage list of jeopardized historic buildings and places in the region's 16-county region on Monday at the East Tennessee History Center in Knoxville.
The wood-framed Alexander Inn, also known as the "Guest House," is similar to many other World War II "H-plan" buildings. It served as guest quarters during the top-secret Manhattan Project. At that time, a number of dignitaries including Enrico Fermi, Robert Oppenheimer and Gen. Leslie Groves stayed at the Inn.
In 1949, a 44-room addition was completed to accommodate the expanding Oak Ridge community and in September 1950, the name changed to the Alexander Inn. It was sold to a private owner in 1958.
For a number of years, it remained in private ownership and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Despite its listing, its condition deteriorated and soon it was in serious disrepair.
According to an ETPA news release, the ETPA worked diligently with the city of Oak Ridge and the Department of Energy to secure a grant to purchase and stabilize the historic Alexander Inn as part of the mitigation for the demolition of the East Tennessee Technology Park (known as K-25). ETPA is working with a local company, Family Pride, who intends to purchase and redevelop the building for assisted living facility.
"The restored property will not only better serve the community by contributing higher, local property taxes but it will also retain its legacy as one of the most significant, privately-owned buildings in Oak Ridge," ETPA officials stated in the release. "Unfortunately, until the transaction is complete, the Alexander Inn's future remains undetermined." ETPA hopes to close on the property in the near future and work will begin at the site soon thereafter, the release said.
The Oak Ridge City Council approved a 90 percent, 10-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) for the Family Pride Corp. of Loudon and InSite Development Corp. of Knoxville for the proposed renovation of the historic Guest House to make it a senior living facility.
This marks the fourth list of endangered historic places selected by the ETPA board of directors from nominations received from members and the general public, the release said. The Alexander Inn has made the list several times. Preservation strategies are developed for each site on the list and can include working with current property owners, government officials, citizens and/or potential new owners to preserve these important parts of East Tennessee's heritage. In some cases, ETPA will organize volunteer work days to help stabilize and protect sites.
"East Tennessee Preservation Alliance partners with community leaders, organizations, and businesses across the region to find preservation solutions for the endangered properties identified for the annual list and encourage the communities across the region to join in efforts to save our endangered heritage," the release said.
The East Tennessee Preservation Alliance works to protect places and structures with historic or cultural significance in Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union counties. It is governed by a board of directors with representatives from across the region. ETPA carries out its mission through a variety of programs and encourages community support through education and advocacy. To get involved with ETPA's advocacy efforts, call (865) 523-8008.
Beverly Majors can be contacted at (865) 220-5514.


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Flourless Pistachio Cake Recipe for Passover or Easter
Recipe by Lindsay Hunt
have long ruled the roost of modern Passover desserts, but a nut-based alternative seemed appropriate for this year's celebration. I wanted to make something with a distinctive flavor that might become a classic, and a recipe from a great piece by Joan Nathan in last year's New York Times caught my eye.
I haven't celebrated Jewish holidays for many years, I was raised Christian, and still celebrate those holidays with my family. However, I love any tradition, and I eagerly learned about Passover from my best friend in college and now, from my boyfriend Drew's family. From the first Seder with Arielle's family, to this year's Passover celebration in Miami, I love that food is part of the meal and it has allowed me to join in with those I love.
Although the first two nights of Passover are over, when the Seders are traditionally held, that doesn't mean that you can't make a delicious flour-less cake to enjoy the holidays. This cake would also do well for Easter this Sunday or for any time of year, it's delicious!
Prep Details
Servings: Makes 1 (9x9 inch) cake
1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus for the pan
7 large eggs, separated
3 cups roasted, unsalted pistachios
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp matzo meal
1 tsp ground cardamom
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar(kosher for Passover), for dusting
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Oil a 9-inch square pan and set aside. Using a stand mixer, whisk egg whites until stiff but not dry, at set aside.
2. Using a large food processor, pulse pistachios and one tablespoon of the sugar until very finely ground, stirring once or twice to prevent them from turning into a paste.
3. In a medium bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar, and whisk to blend. Add ground pistachios, matzo meal, and cardamom. Add the vanilla extract and the vegetable oil. Gently fold in the egg whites.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then run a thin spatula or knife around the edge of the cake to loosen it. Remove the cake from the pan and finish cooling on the rack.
5. Dust with confectioner's sugar and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.


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I have been asked many times – How can we make bati without oven/ tandoor ? In my earlier recipe I have shown baati being cooked in the oven. Today let's learn how baati can be cooked without oven. It's very simple – the trick to a perfect baati is the heat. Gas mark should be on MEDIUM LOW to get the correct texture of baatis. MEDIUM LOW is in between the gas mark Medium and low.
Use a heavy bottom pan for this and place a strainer/channi inside it. Greasing the strainer will prevent baatis sticking to it. Keep turning them occasionally after every 10 -15 minutes. If in the initial turn baatis are stuck to the strainer – don't worry use a tong to hold the strainer and with the help of a fork gently apply force to the baatis to turn them over. Baatis will be cooked in 30 – 35 minutes. Enjoy them with dal and churma.
Baatis are generously dipped in ghee and eaten with dal and churma on the side. In Rajasthan along with the whole meal extra bowl of ghee is served to pour over dal baati mixture. Sounds too much… believe me it's yummylicious. Pamper your taste buds for once, indulge in this rich delicacy of Rajasthan and then let's head to the gym 🙂
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Saturday, March 09, 2013
Work of the heart -- a Saturday reprise
(This post originally appeared in May 2007.)
In 1914, at age 39, the poet Rainer Maria Rilke had a substantial body of published work behind him. "Work of sight is achieved," he wrote; "now for some heart work."
That's more or less what I have been doing on this site for the past three years: heart work. For seventy years it was sight work: looking, reading, teaching, writing books. Now I'm more interested in trying to discern the contours of the journey, the shape of the landscape I have traversed. How did the things seen fit together? How did the fit determine what things were seen? Heart work.
It's a pleasant task, and these daily posts are part of it. It is, as you have suggested, the sort of work that takes place on the porch of life. I imagine a broad summer verandah, perhaps in the south, with cicadas singing and constellations of fireflies mimicking the stars. A pink moon rising in the east. From afar off, the flicker of heat lightnin'.
In Letters To A Young Poet, Rilke advises: "Don't search for the answers, which could not be given to you now, because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps then, someday far in the future, you will gradually, without even noticing it, live your way into the answer."
Good advice, and I would like to think that now is that time far in the future when whatever answers might be found will reveal themselves. But they will come, I am sure -- if they come at all -- in solitude and silence. A meteor streaks the mirroring sky. An alignment of planets in the west. Listen! A whisper. A calling into the thick of things.