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This month, we continue our Sermon Series on the theme of God's Harvest: giving as we have received. Remember that God plants things in our lives, and he provides in abundance for what he has planted. The harvest is what comes out of that process. And so we are taking a closer look at God's harvest . . . in our homes, our hearts, our church, and our world.
Fr. Kresowaty talked to us about God's harvest in our homes, about God's creation of the family and the blessings that come from the home. Fr. Heidt and I gave messages about God's harvest in our hearts. The human heart is also God's creation, and God made it to be his dwelling-place. When we truly become vessels of his love, then we are experiencing a godly harvest in our hearts.
Today we take a closer look at God's harvest in our Church. With all the riches in our scripture readings today, it's hard to know where to begin. Perhaps the first thing to do to remind ourselves that when we talk about God's harvest in our Church, we should always remember that our Church is his Church.
Like the heart and the home, the Church is God's creation, and it is a precious gift which is entrusted to us. Remember that after Peter confessed Jesus as Christ and Son of God in Matthew 16, Jesus responded with the charter statement: "You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Jesus is very clear on this point—"I will build my Church."
"Church" is the Greek word ecclesia and the Hebrew word Q'hal, which means a sacred assembly—God's people gathered together to be his own. Jesus ministry was to gather an assembly of his own to be his own. Jesus entrusted his ministry of teaching, serving, and reconciling to his sacred assembly—so that it would be carried on in the world, exercised through the Church's various orders.
In his first letter to the young Bishop Timothy, St Paul reminds him how God's people should conduct themselves in this sacred assembly, which he calls, "the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of truth." (1 Timothy 3:15)
In his farewell words of Maundy Thursday in John's gospel, Jesus prayed that his Church, to be led by this band of apostles whom he was setting apart, would be transformed and made holy by the truth of God's Word. "Sanctify them in the truth;" Jesus prayed, "your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth."
He promised that they would also be given the gift of the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, the Spirit of truth, to continually guide his Church in truth. Later, the scriptures of the New Testament would be written and collected to be an inspired guide and record of God's revelation. These scriptures are also God's gift to us, to give us hope and encouragement, and to teach and convict our hearts.
As we heard in the letter to the Hebrew's today, "the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides of soul from spirit, joints from marrow, discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And before him, no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account. Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession."
God shares his revelation; he shares his truth because he wants us to understand, but also because coming into the truth means coming into holiness. We are sanctified in the truth of the Gospel, just as God spoke through Moses to the people of the Old Covenant in Leviticus 19:2, "You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy."
Jesus' Church is also a place--a place where the Church gathers to worship the Father in his Name, where we are sanctified in the truth through the Word and the Holy Spirit. We assemble as his Church to discover his will and to seek his face. We gather to make his will our own and to share in his work. But Christ's gifts to his Church do not stop there.
Certainly the message of the cross (which we are commanded to continually recall in the eucharistic memorial of his death and resurrection) is that God found no provision too great to expend upon the salvation of your individual soul. Through his broken Body and his precious Blood shed on the altar of the cross, Jesus has given us access to the throne of grace, to stand in God's mercy.
The sacraments are ways that he shares his gifts with us. They are ceremonies that Jesus gave us to be sure that God's grace is working in our lives behind the scenes. The sacraments of the Gospel (Baptism and Eucharist) unite us to Christ himself. St. Paul tells us that in baptism, we are buried with Christ and raised to new life. And in the Mass, Christ gives us his own life-giving Body and Blood. In John 6, Jesus explains, "Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him."
Jesus has ransomed us from the world to be his sacred assembly, his own Church. St. Paul wrote to the Church in Galatia, "Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever."
Being ransomed from the world means we are different (his Church), we are to be joined to him as the head of the Church, to be like him in every way. Notice Jesus' words in today's gospel,
The world may do things one way, "but it shall not be so among you." We are not supposed to be like everyone else in the world; we are called out from the world to be his assembled people. As St Peter observed, Jesus gave us an example, to follow his steps.
God has given so much to his Church—truth, blessings, ministries, resources, even himself. A godly harvest in our Church is to put these to use, to carry out his mission. And what exaclty is this mission he has given us? When we turn to the catechism of the Prayer Book, we see the church's mission summarized this way (p 855), "The mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity to God and each other in Christ."
That would be so simple to accomplish if it were not for sin. Sin is the problem of today's world, as it has been from the time of our first parents. Sin separates us from God, because sin is essentially a rejection of God. Sin not only destroys our relationship to God, it also sows pain and destruction in the human family—leaving a wake of confusion, sadness, and devastation and in its path.
Yet sin has been overcome by Jesus Christ. He has taken upon himself the destructiveness of sin. Isaiah puts it so well in today's description of God's suffering servant. "He was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. . . . Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him with pain; When you make his life an offering for sin, he shall see his offspring (that's us); he shall prolong his days; the will of the LORD shall prosper in his hand."
This parish is an outpost of his Church, which we have put under the patronage of blessed Alban, a converted Roman soldier, the first martyr in Britain. Our parish is so blessed—with all the things Christ has given to his Church as a whole, and with so many blessings unique to us.
We are blessed with a godly bishop and dedicated priests of our parish who will administer the sacraments and teach the faith as they have received it (not as they or anyone else have reinvented it). We have a place where we are free to worship God, and are able to offer several Mass times on Sunday and Masses during the week.
We are blessed with facilities for worship and fellowship here at St. Alban's—a Parish Hall and kitchen, meeting rooms and classrooms, a playground, several rooms just for our youth, a library, and Canterbury House for college students. We have dedicated people who volunteer their time and talent as Sunday School teachers and workers. We have a Christian Education coordinator and a Youth director and many volunteers. Thus, we are able to offer Christian education for all ages here at St. Alban's, with several options for adults to choose from.
We have multiple choirs with talented people so that we can not only have music in our worship, but can also offer God the very best in music. We have an organist, several choir directors, and a music director who teaches music at the university level.
We have many devoted and talented people in our parish: people who come to worship week after week, who pray every day; people who love the Lord, and share that with others; people who proclaim the Gospel by word and by dead; people who are penitent and make their confession and who intercede in healing prayer for the needs of others.
We are blessed with growing attendance and participation. There are about 30 more people in church each Sunday than last year. Our young people got a taste of the possibilities that are open to them when 36 of our teenagers gathered together last Sunday. When they all start coming, we'll have the largest youth group in the diocese. And when all of us come to Mass on Sunday, we'll have the largest Sunday attendance.
I hope that you can see God's blessings in this place and know them to be true. So often, many of us can't see them. Sometimes because we don't notice things that are in front of our eyes all the time. Sometime because of a spirit of criticism or of cynicism. So often, we exchange our hand-shaking for hand-wringing. So often, we would prefer to shoot ourselves in the foot than to wash one another's feet.
As his Church, we need to rebuke that worldy critical spirit within ourselves. It is alien to the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth. That doesn't mean we should compromise our beliefs and values or that we should sacrifice our capacity for critical thinking. It means that we should not let the voice of the accuser have the ear of our Church and of our hearts. As Jesus put it in today's gospel, "Let it not be so among you."
Some of you have already returned pledge cards. Some of you will bring yours forward today as you come to receive Holy Communion. Some of you will want to look over your family budgets again first, talk about it with your spouse, pray about the matter together.
In each case, please remember that you are his Church, his gathered people. Remember that God's harvest in our Church is found within you. And remember that the most important thing about your pledge is not your money—it is yourself. We pledge ourselves to God as his Church in thanksgiving for his many blessings, praying that we may give as we have received.
Let us pray.
Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for this parish family. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
God's harvest in our church
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Brahmasthan, the centre of the house is an important element of ancient Indian Vaastu Shastra. It is the innermost, sanctified and spiritual zone of the house. The Brahmasthana is the kamalanala, the lotus pipe which connects the Mooladhara i.e. Earth to Sahasrara i.e. Space through which the positive energies from the cosmos are showered. The inhabitants can experience well being – physically, mentally and spiritually – only when the Brahmasthan is maintained in perfect order or harmoniously remedied.
Vaastu Nabhi is a Divine Energy Tool that represents the potent energy which is manifest in the cosmos and used frequently in traditional Indian Vaastu Shastra for strengthening the center of the plot and building – the Brahmasthan or Brahmasthala and for removing the Brahmasthana defects and doshas. The Vaastu Nabhi (Brass, Copper or Wood) also known as Vaastu Shanku is inserted into the Brahmasthan itself for nurturing the life force energies present there. Many Vaastu Pundits also insert a Programmed Nabhi into the North East also, to directly link the Divine Energies of the Ishanya (Ishaan) or North East and the life force energies of the Brahmasthan. It is very important that the Vaastu Nabhis should be Energized (Prana Prathista) and Custom-Programmed (Samuka Karana) to the birth data of the user, before installing them. For existing flats, offices and buildings, Energized and Programmed Shreeparni Vaastu Nabhis can be installed (one each in Brahmasthan and North East) above the floor itself – need not be inserted into ground.
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The ancients referred this carefully designed Sacred Geometry Wooden Vaastu Nabhi as the Vaastu Shanku that is famously used in the Shanku Sthapana ceremony. The Vaastu Shanku or Vaastu Nabhi has three sections – the bottom section has a square shape, the middle section is octagonal and the highest one is circular – they correspond to Earth, to the intermediate space and to Heaven, respectively. The Nabhi contains within itself all the three divinities making up the Divine Trinity of the Supreme Godhead, namely Lord Brahma, Lord Maha Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Lord Brahma abides in the lower part (Satwa Brahma Bhaga), Lord Vishnu occupies the middle portion (Raja Vishnu Bhaga) and finally there is Shiva, in the top portion (Tama Rudra Bhaga).
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Even though Vaastu Nabhis made of brass, copper and wood are being used, Vastu Nabhis made of wood are better. Vaastu Nabhis carved from the Divine Wood : Shriparni Tree Wood is quite special. The Shreeparni Tree (or Sevan Tree) is Sacred and is the Swayambu of the Wealth Gooddess Sri Maha Lakshmi – Laxmiji's prosperity energy is inherently and permanently present in this divine wood (revered as the Kalpavriksha or Karpaga Viruksham of the Kaliyuga) and hence is very special. So a Divine Energy Tool like a Vaastu Nabhi made of Divine Sevan Wood is doubly auspicious and undoubtedly the best. Thus apart from the usual benefits of a Nabhi the Shreeparni Vaastu Nabhi also brings in an enormous amount of wealth and prosperity energy into the property. It is also said that by nature, the Shriparni Tree Wood removes negative energy caused by Vaastu defects and pollution.
What are the Special Benefits of 12″ Vaastu Brahma Nabhi?
More potent than the regular Vastu Nabhi, this powerful 12″ Vastu Brahma Nabhi is a premier version that comes complete with Five Elements Correction and Eight Direction Energy Correction. This powerful divine cure seeks the assistance of Cosmic Energies to pulverize negative forces and clear blocked pathways paving to a smoother progress. Having great control over the cosmic elements, the Siddha Sigil Yantras built into Vasthu Brahma Nabhi guards against many types of negative energies. The productive mode of the 5 Elements holds the key to effectively balance weak or missing elements in the working space or living space when it goes out of sync, and thus remedying elemental conflicts and imbalances. The 8 Directional Siddha Sigil Yantras are an ultimate cure that serves to generate good energy, subdues bad energy and nourishes the prana shakti of a space so that good fortune continues to grow exponentially. It is also a potent cure for extremely bad situation where other Vaastu Remedies are considered not strong enough to counter a problem.
The large sized 12″ Vaastu Brahma Nabhi is a unique Divine Device that outperforms the regular Vasthu Nabhi through two major benefits :
(1) 8 Directional Energy Correction : The middle portion of the Brahma Nabhi is an octagon with 8 sides. On these eight walls, 8 different Sigil Trains (dense cluster of empowered energy symbols which are Custom Programmed to perform specific functions) pertaining to the 8 Directions of North, South, East, West, North East, South East, North West and South West are engraved. These Sigil Trains are specifically programmed to boost or detoxify and control the energy beams of the respective directions that are received by the flat or building. This balances the overall energy level of the living space or working space and performs Preethi for the Eight Directional Lords called as Ashta Dik Palakas – and delivers many positive results like health, wealth, harmony and happiness. Thus this 12″ Brahma Vaastu Nabhi or Brahma Vaastu Shanku also INCLUDES the full Set of 8 Yantras – Ashta Dig Palaka Yantras.
(2) 5 Elements Correction : The bottom portion of the Brahma Nabhi is a square with 4 sides. On these 4 walls and also at the bottom of the bottom portion, Hyper Sigil Trains (dense cluster of empowered energy symbols which are Custom Programmed to perform specific functions) pertaining to the 5 Elements (Pancha Bhoodas or Pancha Tattwas) – Air (Vaayu), Water (Jala), Fire (Agni), Earth (Prithvi) and Akaash (Space, Sky)- are engraved. These Specialized Symbol Assemblies balance and control the Five Elements systematically and maintain a stable positive energy belt in and around the living and working space. Thus this 12″ Brahma Vaastu Nabhi or Brahma Vaastu Shanku also INCLUDES the full Set of 5 Yantras – Five Elements Yantras or the Yantras for Pancha Bhoothas. These 5 Elements Yantras build an effective countermeasure, by dissipating the energy of an element by channeling its usage to nourish another element. This is the safest way of countering an element because it does not use force against force. It tames the destructive energy by directing it toward a creative or nourishing activity.
These two extra plus points add energy weightage to the full picture and increases the chances of having a healthy, wealthy and prospering business or family.
It is beyond doubt that the Shriparni Sri Brahma Vaastu Nabhi is an essential divine energy tool of great importance and a 'must have' for every flat, house, building, office or factory.
Details of Vaastu Nabhi also known as Vaastu Shanku is found in Muhurta Maartanda of Narayan Daivadnya, Vaastu Saukhyam of Maharaja Todarmalla, Rusi Paaraashara, etc.
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Brahmasthana, Brahmasthan Defects, Brahmastan Doshas
Brahmasthan, the Centre of the House is an important element of ancient Indian Vaastu Shastra. It is the innermost, sanctified and spiritual zone of the house. All directions meet here at the centre (Brahmasthan) of the house and spread positive energy in all directions of the house, which is very essential for the inhabitants in that house. It is known as the heart of the house, as it is the Umblical Cord or Navel portion of the Vaastu Purush. It is the place of Creator Lord Brahma. Brahmasthan is a very important place for offices, shops, factories and industries. It is extremely important that the Brahmastan be kept open and free from all types of obstacles and objects, to enjoy health and wealth. This is the primary reason why ancestors constructed a courtyard open to sky in the centre – rooms were built only around the courtyard. The Brahmasthan, the centre of each room, centre of the building, centre of each structure is of paramount importance. Brahmasthan principles also apply to all vacant plots as they are applicable to all structures. Thus the Brahmasthan is by all means Marmasthan of the structure, it is also extremely sensitive like the Marmasthan of the human body.
Some of the typical Brahmasthan defects or Brahmasthana doshas are :
(1) Toilets and Bathroom in the Brahmasthan
(2) Kitchen in the Brahmasthan
(3) Staircases in the Brahmasthan
(4) Pillar or Column in Brahmastan
(5) Beam in Brahmastan
(6) Arch in Brahmastan
(7) Wall in Brahmastan
(8) Store room in Brahmastan
(9) Septic tank in Brahmastan
(10) Well or Wash room or Water Founatin in Brahmasthan
(11) Fixture or Furniture in Brahmastan
(12) Machinery in Brahmasthan
(13) Cluttering or garbage collection in Brahmasthana
In case of industrial units, proper care should be taken to ensure that no heavy machineries or heavy objects are placed at the center of the factory. This may result in the production of sub-standard goods, pile up of inventory and rejection of the manufactured goods. In homes and offices, defects in Brahmasthana might result in deterioration of physical and mental health. In flats or apartments above the ground floor, physical Brahmasthan does not exist and might create highly fluctuating fortunes and solid obstacles. It is also advised that in buildings of more than 10 years age, remedial measures be initiated to strengthen the Brahmasthana. The ancient and best known Vaastu Remedy for Brahmasthan defects is the Vaastu Nabhi also known as Vaastu Shanku. The higher end version of this is the Brahma Vaastu Nabhi or Vaastu Brahma Nabhi or Brahma Vaastu Shanku or Vaastu Brahma Shanku. It goes without saying that like all genuine remedies, the Shriparni Vaastu Brahma Nabhi should be systematically Cleansed (Suddhi Karana), Energized (Prana Prathishta) and Programmed (Samuka Karana) to the Birth Data (Karmic Name, Date and Time of Birth) of the User (head of the family or business), without which the energy tool will be ineffective.
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Input Data : User Name(s), Date and Time of Birth(s).
Placement : For new construction, insert one Vaastu Brahma Shanku in Brahmasthan and one in North East corner (Ishanya or Ishaan) – insert vertically in a pit, with the rounded portion entering first. In an already constructed flat or office, place it vertically straight, with the square portion at the bottom and one each in Brahmasthan and North East (Ishanya) on a compact stand above 6 feet from the floor level. The Vaastu Brahma Shanku or Nabhi to be kept in the Brahmasthan should be placed within 10 to 15 feet of the Brahmasthan (in any direction).
Important : Like all Divine Energy Tools, it is mandatory that this too has to be systematically processed and activated (Cleansed, Energized & Programmed) to User Name. Using such powerful Energy Tools with out the correct activation can cause harm. We Cleanse (Suddhi Karana), Energize (Prana Prathishta, Empowered, Energised, Energized, Energy Imbibed, Energy Infused, Energy Instilled) & Program (Samuka Karna) the Yantra (to the User Name & his/her family) so that the auspicious and positive energies are directly received. Also, because of the systematic activation done by us, there is no need for the User to go through any strict rituals or mantra chanting – whatever is being done regularly in the Pooja may be continued. No extra cleanliness is needed. No negative side effects possible because of the custom-programming. Data required : User Name, Date of Birth & if possible, Time of Birth.
LEGEND : What Ancients say about Vaastu Nabhi or Vaastu Shanku
We often hear the term Shanku in connection with the commencement of the construction work – 'Shanku Sthapana' or 'Installation of Shanku'. In reality, it is the process of laying of the foundation stone. Normally, a stone is selected for this purpose, washed and cleaned. Specific pooja is offered to this stone which is then preserved carefully and is later used in foundation ceremony. Many people refer to this procedure to Shankusthapana. In some regions, there is a practice of worshiping a coconut and burying it in the plot and even this is termed as Shanku Sthapana. However, both these procedures have nothing to do with Shanku which is intended to nullify the harmful electromagnetic radiation emitting from the earth, apart from other benefits. There are in fact several such harmful rays like Hartmann Grid, Currie Grid, Geopathic Stress, Stress Clouds, rays from fissures and underwater lines, etc., some of which affect heights up to 60 floors from the floor level. Thus the Shanku Sthapana during the Ground Breaking Ceremony (also known as Bhoomi Pooja) is a very important step and ignoring it may well deny the Vaastu benefits for an occupant.
As per the ancient texts, there is a detailed procedure for installation of Shanku. The installation of Vaastu Nabhi or Vaastu Shanku is supposed to bring health, happiness and prosperity to the occupants.
A Shanku is made from the dry stem of a specific tree. Different consultants use different tree woods – Khaira, Arjuna, Saala, Yugapatra, Raktachandana, Palaasha, Raktashaalaki, Laalaja, Neem, Karanja, Kuntaja, Venu, Bilava. A piece of energy mature wood measuring about twelve inches in length and a thickness of about four inches is to be made from the stem. It is very important that the energy level of the wood should be highly positive and this should be ascertained by a competent pandit. The total length of this wooden piece is now divided into roughly three equal parts. A skilled and a clean carpenter is required to carryout the precision work on this piece of wood. One third of the length is rounded and the end of the wooden piece is made spherical. The bottom portion is shaped as a square and the middle one-third is shaped as an octagon (eight sided figure). Thereafter, one should mark the point on a plot where the two diagonals intersect. This is the Nabhi Chakra or Navel Center of Vaastu Purusha. A pit, one and a half feet deep is to be dug in this portion and the Wooden Shanku with the octagon at the top should be buried here. The pit is to be closed with excavated mud and construction should begin only after this is done.
Caution : Copycat Shriparni Products can be dangerous
Remedies are all about energy and every physical object installed in home or work place, be they cures or enhancers, or just placed around for their aesthetics and beauty, MUST give out loving positive energy; they should have been created with the pure motivation to benefit someone or to make someone feel good and happy. This requirement becomes even more important when they are Spiritual Remedies and made with sacred material like Divine Shriparni Wood. Badly made fakes and commercially created copycat products hastily assembled together with cheap raw materials will not be effective at all.
Actually, placing metaphysical energy remedies with ill or bad energy in living space or work space can emanate even more negativity than you realize. And far from overcoming and dissolving afflicted and corrupted energy in your space, they could actually generate more negativity instead, defeating the very purpose itself.
Another note of caution : beware of mock Shriparni Wood products that are available cheaply in the market, especially in the internet. Many of them are either pretentious or made of unfit male Shriparni tree wood – divine energy tools like Yantras and pooja articles should be made ONLY out of female Shriparni tree wood. Similarly, the female Shriparni Tree becomes energy mature only after completion of 12 years of age – but many of them are cut down much earlier because of the huge market demand and commercial considerations. Displaying such spurious products might physically look beautiful but will carry unchecked residual energies that will create more energy blocks and accentuate existing negative energies.
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The Shriparni Tree is as ancient, as pure and as sacred as the Tulsi and Peepal Tree. Ancient Puranas state that Goddess Sri Maha Lakshmi herself is inherently present in the Shriparni Tree. That is why the Shriparni Tree is praised as the Kalpavriksha or Karpaga Viruksham of the Kaliyuga time. Twelve years old Sriparni Wood is believed to be Svayam Siddha (Swayambu) and on completion of the 12th year only it becomes energy-mature. Also Divine Energy Tools such as this (including 2D Yantras and 3D Yantras) should be made only from the Female Shriparni Tree Wood – it is widely accepted that the wood from the Male Shriparni Tree is not suitable for making such sacred products.
The Shriparni Tree belongs to the Botanical Family Gmelina arborea : in Hindi it is called Khumar & Gori Gambhari; in Gujarati Sevan; in Marathi Shivan; in Malayalam Neykumizhu; Adavigummudu in Telugu; Kumbalamara in Kannada; Perumkumbil in Tamil and in English Coomb White Teak. The Ayurvedha classifies it as a Medicinal Plant with properties that pacify vitiated vata, pitta, inflammation, flatulence, malignancy especially leukemia, arthritis and hepato-biliary affections.
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Our huge range of Auspicious Energy Tools which are made from the Sacred Shreeparni Tree Wood (Sevan Wood) and channelled by us are Shri Yantra or Sri Yantra (Flat, 2-Dimensional), Sri Maha Meru or Meru Chakra (3D Shree Yantra or Sri Chakra) – Poorna Meru, Ardha Meru, Sri Koorma (Kachuwa) Meru 3D Yantra (Sri Maha Meru over Sacred Turtle), Sri Char Dik Kurma Meru 3d Yantra (Poorna Meru over 4 Sacred Turtles), Sri Maha Mritunjaya 3D Yantra, Chausath Yogini 3D Yantra (64 Yogini 3D Yantra), Sri Maha Yogini 3D Yantra, Sri Rahasya Yogini 3D Yantra (Combination of 6 Sacred Yantras), Combined Sri Kubera 3D Yantra, Sri Maha Meru 3D Yantra on Lotus Base & Sri Lakshmi Kanakadhara 3D Yantra on Lotus Base in 3-D form, Sri Maha Sudharsana 3D Yantra, Sri Gayatri 3D Yantra, Sri Dattatreya 3D Yantra, Sri Maha Rudra 3D Yantra, Sri Neela Saraswati 3D Yantra, Sri Kaamadev 3D Yantra (Sri Manmatha 3D yantra), Sri Purusha Sukta 3D Yantra (Sri Purusha Sookta 3D Yantra), Sri Khadga Ravana 3D Yantra, Sri Shree Sukta 3D Yantra Set (Sri Shri Sookta 3D Yantra Set) – Set of three 3D Yantras), Sri Shirdi Saibaba 3d Yantra, Sri Puttaparti Satya Saibaba 3d Yantra, Sri Mahavatar Babaji 3d Yantra, Sri Panchanguli 3d Yantra, Sri Sampoorna Sarva Vidya Prapti Maha 3d Yantra Set (Set of 16 3d Yantras), Sri Aikya Madhya Sukta 3d Yantra, Sri Deepak 3d Yantra, Sri Chamundi 3d Yantra, Sri Sampoorna Chakrabja Mandala 3d Yantra Set (Set of 5 3d Yantras), Sri Tirupati Balaji 3d Yantra, Sri Khechari Yogini 3d Yantra, Sri Vyapar Vriddhi 3d Yantra Set (Set of 2 3d Yantras), Sri Raja Matangi 3d Yantra, Sri Shyamala Sarasvati 3d Yantra, Sri Kayakalpa 3d Yantra, Sri Manyu Sukta 3d Yantra, Sri Maha Shaiva Maha 3d Yantra Set (Set of 17 3d Yantras), Sri Sarabar 3d Yantra, Sri Shoolini Durga 3d Yantra, Sri Pratyangira 3d Yantra, Special Sri Chidambara Kurma Poorna Maha Meru 3d Yantra, Sri Vana Durga 3d Yantra, Sri Kartha Veerya Arjuna 3d Yantra (Sri Karthaveeryarjuna 3d Yantra), Sri Ardhanareeswarar 3d Yantra, Sri Tithi Nitya Devi 3d Yantra Set (Set of 16 3d Yantras), Sri Dasa Maha Vidya 3d Yantra Set (Set of 13 3d Yantras Set), Sri Guru Dakshinamurthy 3d Yantra, Sri Maha Ganapathy Vijaya 3d Yantra, Sri Hayagrivar 3d Yantra, Sri Vidya Rajagopala 3d Yantra, Sri Raja Mritunjaya 3d Yantra, Sri Shiva Mritunjaya 3d Yantra, Sacred Kalash, Pranava Mantra Om, Divine Swastik, Holy Trisakthi (Om, Swastik & Trishul – Trisakthi Urja Yantra), Sri Gita Box (for keeping in pooja), Cash Wealth Box, Hundi (Coin Gollak), Pyramid, Surya, Door Ganesh (for mounting on the main door), Vaastu Wood Nabhi, Super Lucky Coins Set, Sri Vaastu Shankha (Sri Vasthu Shanku), Sri Vaasthu Matsya Jodi (Pair of Sacred Fish), etc.
We are continuously launching new 3d Yantras on a regular basis every month and our range of new Shriparni 3D Yantras for the first time in India will also include : Sri Shanmuga Saadakshari 3D Yantra, Sri Nandikeshwar 3D Yantra, Sri Vaastu Dosh Nivarthi 3D Yantra, Sri Annapurna 3D Yantra, Sri Balarama 3D Yantra, Sri Navagraha Preethi 3D Yantra, Sri Surya Mandala 3d Yantra, Sri Danvantri 3D Yantra, Sri Garuda 3D Yantra, Sri Kalki Avatar 3D Yantra, Sri Krishna Sundari 3D Yantra, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha 3D Yantra, Sri Maha Ganapathy 3D Yantra, Sri Maha Lakshmi Maha 3D Yantra, Sri Matsya 3D Yantra, Sri Narasimha 3D Yantra, Sri Parashurama 3D Yantra, Sri Rama Raksha 3D Yantra, Sri Santhana Gopala 3D Yantra, Sri Sastha Ayyappa 3D Yantra, Sri Shanti Durga 3D Yantra, Sri Susheela 3D Yantra, Sri Swayamvara Parvathi 3D Yantra, Sri Vamana 3D Yantra, Sri Varaha 3D Yantra, Sri Chakrabja 3D Yantra, Sri Mrit-Sanjivani 3D Yantra, Sri Maha Naaga 3D Yantra, Sri Aapat Uddharaka Batuka Yantra, Sri Aghora 3D Yantra, Sri Ashta Dala Bhairava 3D Yantra, Sri Dhana Akarshana 3D Yantra, Sri Kamakshi 3D Yantra, Sri Sarva Kamaprada Bhairava 3D Yantra, Sri Ashta Matrikas 3d Yantra, Sri Aswarooda Devi 3d Yantra, Sri Chandi 3d Yantra, Sri Durga Saptasathi 3d Yantra, Sri Gowri Shankar 3d Yantra, Sri Trailokya Vishwakarma Lakshmi 3d Yantra, Sri Vartali Varahi 3d Yantra, Sri Kubjika Devi 3d Yantra, Sri Bala Tripurasundari 3d Yantra, Sri Durga Kali 3d Yantra, Sri Kalratri Devi 3d Yantra, Sri Padmavathi 3d Yantra, Sri Renuka Parameswari 3d Yantra, Sri Swapneshwari 3d Yantra, Sri Tripura Bhairavi 3d Yantra, Sri Tripura Sundari 3d Yantra, Sri Varun Mandala Chakra 3d Yantra, etc.
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The Vedic Astro-Vaastu Pyramid Mandala is a unique Energy Correction Tool of extraordinary powers. It is a powerful Multi Purpose Multi Metal Remedy that when Cleansed, Energized and Programmed correctly, works with the principles of Vedic Astrology, Vedic Vaastu Shastra (Vastu Vidya), Chinese Fengshui, Tibetan Flying Stars Feng Shui, European Bau Biologie (Building Biology), Geopathic Stress Levels, Brahmasthan Concept, 5 Elements (Pancha Bhoodha, Panch Tattva), 8 Directional Energies (Ashta Digs or Ashta Diks, Ashta Disas), 7 Energy Bodies and 7 Chakras – cleansing, correcting, boosting, balancing and synchronizing them in order to protect and flow benefits to the Users. It is one of the ultimate forms of HOUSE ENERGY CORRECTION (can also be programmed for Energy Correction of a Working Space like office, shop, showroom, warehouse, factory).
The Energy Levels prevailing in our Living Space (home) and Working Space (office, shop, factory) play a dominating role in our every day life. It affects our life style and work style, impacting greatly in our personal life as well as our professional life. The Energy Levels (also known as Spatial Energies) prevailing in our Living or Working Space are greatly determined by (1) Inner / Outer Vaastu (Vastu, Vasthu, Vaasthu) , Fengshui & Flying Stars Feng Shui of the Building and Environment (2) Geopathic Stress Levels of the Land & Building (3) Five Elements (Pancha Tatwas or Panch Bhoodhas) of the Land & Buidling (4) Planetary (Astrological) Influences and (5) Brahmasthan (Center Point) and (6) Nabhi, the Cosmic Energy Hub of the place (7) 8 Directional Energies received by the Land & Building, apart from others. The combination of the above energy factors can be called as Spatial Energies, for all practical purposes. The quality of the Spatial Energies is determined by the quantum of negativity and positivity present in the above cited 7 factors. If the Spatial Energies present are positive then the residents receive the positive energy through their 7 Energy Bodies and 7 Chakras and live/work happily, with good benefits. On the other hand, if the Spatial Energies prevailing there are negative, then the residents receive negative energy and suffer.
The Vedic Astro-Vaastu Pyramid Mandala comprises of a Multi Metal Platform with many layers of Metaphysical Energy Steps containing the Vedic Yantras of 9 Planets : Sun Yantra (Surya Yantra), Moon Yantra (Chandra Yantra), Mars Yantra (Kuja Yantra, Sevvai Yantra, Bhom Yantra, Angaraka Yantra, Mangal Yantra), Mercury Yantra (Budha Yantra), Jupiter Yantra (Brahaspathi Yantra, Guru Yantra), Venus Yantra (Shukra Yantra), Saturn Yantra (Shani Yantra), Rahu Yantra (Ascending Lunar Node), Ketu Yantra (Descending Lunar Node), apart from Maha Vaastu Purush Yantra or Maha Vaastu Purush Mandala or Vasati Yantra (with provision for all 32 Main and Intermediate Directions – Direction Correction Yantra) and 9 Pyramids of 3 sizes. The size of this unique Energy Correction Tool is 12″ x 12″ appx. and is available in Multi Metal with Brass Polish, Gold Polish, Copper Polish and Special Glossy Copper Polish, in two different weights – 4 kgs and 5 kgs appx.
8 UNIQUE & MAJOR BENEFITS of the MASTER REMEDY :
Once Cleansed, Energized, Programmed and systematically Activated through multiple Special Siddha Programming Techniques (specialized techniques for maintaining the Energy Dynamics of Spatial Energies) , this Vedic Astro Vaastu Pyramid Mandala has the power and greatness to address and resolve the issues that crop up because of all the above 7 major factors and more. Please note that this is a powerful Metal Remedy that requires systematic processing and mandatory activation, without which it should NEVER be bought or installed.
Benefit 1 : It dissipates the negative energies arising out of defects in the Vedic Vaastu Shastra of the building, both on the inside of the building and outside surroundings. Any inherent Vaastu faults about direction, location, situation of a building (situation of rooms, doors, windows, etc.) which may not be easily curable or rectifiable is directly addressed and resolved. It tackles negative energies that emanate due to irregular sizes, over weight (of machinery), beams, staircases, attached toilets, colour schemes, flooring patterns, extended directions, truncated corners, closed/unused wells, etc. It nullifies the Poison Arrows (Negative Chi or Evil Qi or Poison Prana) from the surrounding environments and those that are thrown at the building. It greatly minimizes the malevolent effects caused by the Fengshui defects, including wrong placement of furniture, racks, cupboards, attics, cellars, garage and stunted plants, shrubs. It also fixes the malefic energies emanating from the Annual Evil Flying Stars that keep changing every year as per Tibetan Flying Stars Feng Shui. NO ALTERATION, NO DEMOLITION, NO PERIODIC RENOVATION REQUIRED of the physical structure, in any way.
Benefit 2 : Some times a land or building generates 'sick energy' causing ill health. This 'sickness of place' does have debilitating effects related to geological anomalies and underground water courses in or about buildings. Some also relate to strong emotional imprints in a place. Such magnetic field anomalies are neutralized and emotional imprints healed for Geopathic Stress Corrections.
Benefit 3 : The Pancha Maha Bhutas or Pancha Tattvas are the Five Elements on which the Cosmos originated and built upon : Prithvi (Earth), Jal (Water), Vaayu (Wind), Agni (Fire), Aakash (Space, Ether, Sky). The 5 Elements of the Land, Building and the Residents must be balanced and should stay synchronized to lead a normal and peaceful life. If the 5 Elements are unbalanced due to any reason, then there will be big disturbances in every day life leading to chaos. This Spatial Energy Correction Tool properly balances the Five Elements.
Benefit 4 : It minimizes the negative effects of Malefic Planets and boosts the positive effects of the Benefic Planets, neutralizes the negative influences of Doshas, Sabhas (Curses), Malefic Yogas existing in the Natal Astrological Horoscopes (Navagraha Preethi – Pacification of Planets) of the residents of the apartment or house – as per Vedic Astrology and Western Astrology.
Benefit 5 : The Brahmasthan or Brahmasthal is the most powerful zone of the building represented by the Centre of the house/office/shop/factory, cosmically connected to provide a lifeline of positive energy. The Brahmasthan actually creates and supports the whole Energy Structure and a defect or anomoly here will lead to collapse of everything. This House Energy Correction Tool maintains the integrity of the Brahmastan and protects it.
Benefit 6 : The Nabhi or the Cosmic Energy Hub (of the land, plot or site which by implication means of the built structure too) is the focal point of the Life Force Energies of the Living Space and Working Space and here is where the Energy Balance should be maintained always, based on the Golden Ratio Helix. In general, there are very few genuine remedial measures that are available for continuously correcting and maintaining the Energy Balance of the Vaastu Nabhi and this Vedic Astro-Vaastu Pyramid Mandala is one of the best.
Benefit 7 : It boosts and balances the Energy Beams received from all the 8 Directions (Ashta Digs, Ashta Diks, Ashta Disas) so that the Life Force Energies are systematically nurtured and positive manifestations occur. Thus the Spatial Energies are corrected continuously & Growth and Success Energies are maintained properly by the Vedic Astro-Vaastu Pyramid Mandala in the Living Space / Working Space. If you wish only the 8 Directional Energy Correction, you might want to read about the Ashta Dik Palaka Yantras Set (aka Ashta Dig Palas Yantras Set) – click here for info.
Benefit 8 : It also resolves many energy issues that are quite common (but tough to solve) in Kali Yuga : (1) to prevent bad luck from killing chi if main doors or windows are facing evil chi from cemeteries/funeral homes/burial grounds/grave yards; corpse chi from mortuary; dead chi from hospitals/convalescent centers; negative energy from police station/fire station, schools/colleges/universities and houses of worship such as churches/mosques/temples (2) to repel evil spirits, unsettled energy beings, haunting ghosts, wandering entities from entering the living space (3) to diffuse killing chi (poison arrows) from lamp post, electrical transformer, dish antenna, big tree, train track, flyover and oppressive large building too close for comfort or directly in front (4) to remedy shar chi (poison arrows) coming from sharp angles, corners of buildings, roof ridges of neighbours (5) to cure continuous rushing chi on a T-intersection, a street that ends at your front yard (dead end) with on coming traffic heading straight towards your house, etc. (6) to protect the dwellers from being harmed by what is termed 'dirty energy' left over in the land/building from it's previous inhabitants and from places that have had a history of afflicted or bad Vaastu/Fengshui (7) to dispel the 'quarrel energy' raised by jealous or harmful neighbours, etc.
In reality, the Vedic Astro-Vaastu Pyramid Mandala actually generates (in the building) an Energy Nucleus which nurtures and maintains Core Life Energies of the Land & Building that indirectly promotes Health, Wealth, Harmony, Happiness & Mental Peace in the lives of the resident family members of the home (after dissipating negative energies). In business places like a Office, Shop, Showroom, etc. or in a manufacturing facility like a Factory, Assembly Plant, etc., it first pumps out the many types of negative energies that are bound to be present there and then indirectly boosts Success Energy and Growth Energy there.
In other words, this is a MASTER REMEDY for Fixing Defects in Horoscope, Vaastu, Fengshui, Flying Stars, Bau Biologie, Geopathic Stress, Five Elements, Brahmasthan, Nabhi, 8 Directional Energies, Environment – for the whole family residing in the Living Space. To summarize, the Vedic Astro-Vaastu Pyramid Mandala is a Multi Purpose Energy Correction Tool that uniquely addresses, fixes and resolves energy defects of multiple kinds which otherwise require many remedies. Truly one of a kind energy remedy, when processed and custom-activated by qualified Energy Professionals with right attunements or dikshas.
Input Data : User Name, Date and Time of Birth of the family members or business partners/directors.
Placement : Anywhere, facing any direction, in the intended Living Space or Working Space.
Important : Like all Energy Tools, it is mandatory that this too has to be systematically processed and activated (Cleansed, Energized & Programmed) to User Name. Using such powerful Energy Tools with out the correct activation can cause harm. We Cleanse (Suddhi Karana), Energize (Prana Prathishta, Empowered, Energised, Energized, Energy Imbibed, Energy Infused, Energy Instilled) & Program (Samuka Karna) the Remedy (to the User Name & his/her family) so that the auspicious and positive energies are directly received. No extra cleanliness is needed. No negative side effects possible because of the custom-programming. Data required : User Name, Date and Time of Birth of the family members or business partners/directors.
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Almost exactly four months ago, something happened in the schools of the Philippines. Read below the account of Mutya Torres.
November 30, 2011 marked not only the 10th year of Jesus Revolution as a movement; it also marked a day of spiritual awakening and revolution in the campuses of our nation. Campus Awakening 2011: See. Pray. Move. led the students to see clearly that their campus is their inheritance; that they were to pray and prepare for revival, and to move as catalysts for change.
The solemn assembly was a real display of sacrifice. The commitment of those who came was shown as students chose not only to pray and fast, but to cry out to God under the heat of the sun. They continued, even as the weather changed and rain poured from the sky. It was such a glorious sight to behold!
Moreover, these students took their commitment to see revival happen in their campuses to the next level. Hundreds upon hundreds signed-up to hold Rock Revolution Nights (an evangelistic gathering for students) in their respective schools. Different school-based Christian organizations signed-up to commit to pray regularly for their respective campuses—together with other organizations. Most of those who came– if not all—signed up to attend the Nazirite Training (a training on living a lifestyle of humility, holiness, and hunger for God) to get equipped and ultimately become the change they cry out for.
For God and for this generation, the Revolution continues.
Jesus Revolution Now!
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Creative Industries
Brazilian women's fashion takes Miami by storm
"Bossa Concept" is Miami's first clothing boutique entirely dedicated to Brazilian women's fashion. Located in fashion-forward South Beach and covering 1,300 square feet of loft space, the store opened in November and features 28 Brazilian designers.
Bossa's founder, Alessandra Cavalcante, is a native of Belém, Pará, located in the Brazilian Amazon. Cavalcante often pairs Brazilian-designed dresses with shoes and jewelry also hailing from her homeland, and claimed to the American press that "there's nothing like it" in the U.S. According to Cavalcante, Brazilian designer clothing undergoes a different manufacturing process, emphasizing the benefits of its small-scale production for greater details and particularity.
Indeed, Brazil's bold designs are catching many an American eye lately. One of the brands featured in Bossa Concept's boutique is GIG Couture, whose eye-catching color combinations and patterns were used by Beyoncé in her "Sorry" music video. Cavalcante says that each piece is knitted on a manual machine, taking between 8 and 12 hours to complete.
Other brands which Bossa Concept features are Isabela Capeto's funky multimedia designs, Isolda's colorful tropical prints, and Adriana Degreas, which opened its own casual wear and swimwear boutique in Miami in 2015.
Brazilian-made accessories are also well-represented in Bossa Concept's collection. Rio de Janeiro WAIWAI features handily-crafted, rainbow-colored straw bags, while Marcela B. brings Miamians ostentatious shoe designs. As for jewelry, Bossa's got established designers like Jack Vartanian's orchid rings and Ju Gastin's shell jewelry reminiscent of Brazil's colonial slave past.
Cavalcante, herself a former model, likes to bring a Brazilian touch to the boutique beyond just the clothes. The boutique features Brazilian-made furniture and even a bar in the back for those who want to freshen up with a caipirinha. And Bossa Concept isn't just about featuring other designers, Cavalcante herself will soon launch her own line of original designs: Bossa Collection.


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In veterinary medicine, radiation therapy was first attempted at the beginning of the twentieth century. During the last 50 years, tremendous advances have been made. The use of histopathology, MRI, and CAT scans have resulted in accurate diagnosis of the type and location of tumors. In addition, new technology has increased the effectiveness and decreased the side effects and risks of radiation therapy.


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L'ajuda zero d'empreses multinacionals a l'OpenSSH
Si cada casa és un món, cada empresa multinacional és un univers en sí mateixa; però això no les eximeix de ser responsables i ajudar aquells que els fan estalviar milions sense percebre res a canvi.
Malauradament, crec que hi ha diversos projectes (com l'OpenSSH o d'altres que ja han canviat de llicncia) als que els espera un futur ben incert. Qu els costaria a les grans megacorps donar suport a aquests projectes? Una part miserable dels pressupostos, n'estic segur.
Podeu llegir en aquest fil de la llista de desenvolupament d'OpenSSH…
Subject: Re: Funding OpenSSH Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 17:03:50 -0700 From: Theo de Raadt To: Damien Miller Cc: email@example.com, firstname.lastname@example.com I would like to add a few things, if I may. > Many vendors have integrated OpenSSH into their operating systems or > devices and quite a few of these proudly list the secure management > ability that OpenSSH provides as a major feature in their marketing > material - something which translates directly to product sales. These vendors include: Sun Apple IBM HP Cisco Netgear RedHat SuSe most operating system vendors except Microsoft nearly other major network equipment manufacturer (but many other vendors too) These vendors have never given us even a dime. (To put it more clearly, IBM loaned one developer a machine to make sure that OpenSSH would run better on it, but they INSISTED on it being a loan instead of just giving it to the developer). I heard a story once that Sun talked to SSH.COM about getting their SSH product incorporated into Solaris, and were quoted either $1 million or $2.5 per year for a license. (Someone from Sun can correct me on this figure when they come help us). Sun instead incorporated OpenSSH into Solaris. Now that's all fine and dandy, but if Sun saved so much money why don't they help us out a little bit, so that we can make OpenSSH even better? The same applies to the other vendors listed above. We have saved them perhaps tens of millions of dollars (I am sure this is not an exageration, for EACH vendor), yet everytime we have tried to contact them to ask for some assistance we have always been given the run-around, the conversation has died out, and then amounted to nothing. We have contacted most of these vendors multiple times. Some of the user community may have been around long enough to know how things have historically went with BIND or Sendmail, other infrastructure products that had no assistance from vendors. Sendmail went semi-commercial and is so poorly maintained that it still has holes in it (how timely), and if my information is correct BIND9 development was largely funded by a few European non-profits, on a pitance of a grant. Meanwhile, the GPL'd variants of such software products like this are still avoided by vendors. So they only want to take, take, take. I know we cannot be the only people who think this is ridiculous. And it has to change, otherwise I think we will feel compelled to change the way that we work with vendors. We have had discussions about other options we have already, but we hope that the vendor community does the responsible thing. > This is an opportunity for these vendors to give somthing back. For > a relatively tiny amount of money, you can help ensure that OpenSSH > continues to extend its functionality and proactively improve security. > If you are interested, please email myself, Markus Friedl and/or Theo de > Raadt: > > - Damien Miller > - Markus Friedl > - Theo de Raadt > > If you work for a vendor who uses or has integrated OpenSSH, please > consider this request and forward it to anyone else in your organisation > who is able to assist. > > Thanks, > Damien Miller As a side note, earlier today IBM Support actually sent an energy company with whom they have a multi-million support contract to our private development mailing list saying we had to fix a customer bug. I was shown an extensive set of IBM support emails with the customer where they were refusing to take responsibility for the issue, and finally told their customer that OpenSSH was responsible for fixing their problem. I say shame you, IBM, SHAME ON YOU. You take their money and want us to make your customers happy. _______________________________________________ openssh-unix-dev mailing list firstname.lastname@example.com http://www.mindrot.org/mailman/listinfo/openssh-unix-dev
Em pregunto qu hagués passat amb el cas de Sun i SSH.COM si la llicncia de l'OpenSSH hagués estat la GNU GPL enlloc d'una llicncia BSD. Hauria acceptat Sun de pagar la xifra que els demanava SSH.COM?


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For the purposes of testing mobile casino games, each mobile casino from the same software provider may be considered the same, although they have some differences: support, bonuses, money deposit and withdrawal options.
I chose two games: a blackjack mobile game and video poker to test mobile casinos. First, because I like skill games, second, Black Jack for example has a very low advantage and the chance of big wins. So, if a casino player were to bet in line with the basic strategy, it would be easy to answer the casino's honesty, honesty and fairness in the particular mobile casino.
I play 100 deals and write down the results. I follow the basic strategy in video poker and mobile jack, mostly with equal stakes, though in black jack I can differentiate them if I want. Analyzing Black Jack results, note such parameters as casino advantage – in theory it should be 0.5%, number of gains / draws / losses – must be 43% / 9% / 48% respectively, number of Black Jacks – 5 The analysis of the expected values of video poker for mobile phones is not so illustrative because of the great dispersion. It is better to pay attention to the frequency of winning combinations, averaging 100 rounds per game: 21 times a pair, 13 times a pair, 7 times a trio, one time – a direct flash and a full house. Basically, in the short run if there are no complete combinations in the house, the payout should be something like – 9% (ratio of four of a kind 6%, royal 2%, direct lighting – 0.5%). Where doubles allowed, these results can be quite demonstrative. Here I would like to tell you that 100 deals are not enough to draw statistically valid conclusions (though, if the losses were 15 rates in 100 Black Jack deals, the probability that the game is honest is only 10%, and if the number increases up to 27 feet, then this probability drops to 1%). You can catch a winning sequence from several hands or vice versa.
Black Jack is a good game for bonus players in particular, because players can accurately calculate the house edge of the game – assuming they play according to the correct Black Jack strategy – and the Black Jack's home edge is very small due to the low negative deals on. fluctuations. However, I suppose you can trust the results of a well-known casino.
It is also necessary to mention that you can play for real money or in practical mode, whatever you want. The practice mode for me has one drawback: using a built-in random number generator, so the results of practice and real money betting in mobile casinos can be quite different.


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In our meetings with brands, we often discuss various mechanics that are found frequently in popular games. Not only can these mechanics be used to build successful games, they are important to keep in mind for other app builds and marketing plans.
This is the fourth entry in our five part series on
successful game mechanics: Partial Reinforcement.
The partial reinforcement mechanic is a strategy that has been in existence for quite some time. It involves intermittent rewarding of players, which then drives them to spend more time with the game in order to seek and earn additional rewards.
A classic example of this is the slot machine. Jetpack Joyride (pictured) is a popular runner game, but its unique aspect to place it in this category is not what happens during gameplay. In between levels, players can spend the special coins they earn during the game at a slot machine which spits out a variety of rewards.
Hearthstone, a popular card based game, applies a randomization mechanic when players purchase packs. These packs contain upgraded cards used in building more advanced decks, but are not known to the player before spending in-game currency to purchase the pack.
This random crating of loot strategy is extremely common and is an element found in a wide variety of game styles.
Catch up on the series with part 1 Social Competition, part 2 Limited Time and Seasonal Events, and part 3 Creativity and Self Expression.
Stay tuned to the blog or follow Dragon Army on Facebook and Twitter for updates as we close our series on successful game mechanics with the final installment.


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The future
We look at how to connect with people in a world overloaded with information from brands competing for our attention.
A savvy new generation are sifting past branded communications without a second thought. This doesn't mean that people aren't willing to engage with branded content – far from it. It simply means that people are choosing to engage only with high quality, thought provoking communications. To become effective communicators for brands, we must form a deeper understanding of people and in particular, implicit thinking.
"Consideration is applied to how our brain functions, how we rationalise the different stimuli that we encounter, and how this can impact behaviour."
A new generation of creativity is needed; one that offers a higher level of thought that specifically addresses the requirements of consumers in a world that is hitting digital maturity. This is where new thinking and 'Next-Gen Creativity' comes into play.
What is Next-Gen Creativity?
Our next-gen creativity is a process that looks to understand how people engage with branded communications from neuro-scientific and psychological perspectives. This means that consideration is applied to how our brain functions, how we rationalise the different stimuli that we encounter, and how this can impact behaviour. This is combined with logical reasoning and problem sensitivity so that we are able to create captivating communication for brands.
Why do we need this?
In today's world, consumers face an overload of information and choice. In terms of branded communication, this often arrives lacking depth, creativity and meaning. The result of this can often mean that it has much less value attached to it. When perception of value decreases, consumers naturally become less interested and are quick to sift through and filter out anything that doesn't resonate with them.
"We focus on the emotional rationalisation of consumer experiences. This is so that we can understand the type of visual design required to inspire engagement and retain connectivity."
Due to this overload of information that fails to engage, dwell time and respect is reduced as consumers seek value from their interactions.
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The world is now experiencing digital maturity for the first time. If you have a great product or service the best way forward is up your communications game. Our next-gen creative approach is an effective solution.
"It won't be long before all savvy businesses will be wanting this type of considered thinking applied to their branded communications."
Judging by a report in World Economic Forum, it won't be long before all savvy businesses will be wanting this type of considered thinking applied to their branded communications.
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In our area of work, it means that we focus on the emotional rationalisation of consumer experiences. This is so that we can understand the type of visual design required to inspire engagement and retain connectivity.
From a neuroscience perspective, our creative approach takes into consideration how the brain functions, such as how we interact and process imagery, how we function in pilot and auto-pilot and how best to engage with the brain whilst in these states.
From a psychological perspective, we look at the impact that your brand communications have in terms of suitability and value. Attention is given to how we rationalise the experiences we have to the different stimuli presented to us, and how we process it.
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Music and Emotion, Trance and Existence. From spain, I'm really enjoying work on it. Need some feedback, fellas. :)
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This is really cool. I think the brightness of the white is a little overpowering, though. Maybe if it was pink or blue?Reply
Hmm, goo point, mate. I will try something else here. Thank you!Reply
great e!*Reply
Updated, take a look! (I think the white one looks better..:/)Reply
Yes, better.Reply
How about it now?! :DReply
Compared to your other attempt (the record, which I think you NAILED, BTW), I don't think this one is as strong. However, I feel like you're close. Let me ask you: was this design inspired by glow-stick light trails in the dark? If not, you might want to explore that avenue a bit more. Glow-sticks are an integral part of rave (trance) culture, and this logo attempt could look so much more poignant if it were really executed to look like a light trail in the dark - like this: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/3248996620_e37978ac9b.jpgReply
The type is sick, nice work Breno!Reply
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Chocolate eclairs are one of those things that make my mouth salivate as I gaze longing at them through the glass of the bakery case. That light, airy dough filled with creamy vanilla custard and topped with rich chocolate. Surely, this isn't something I could make at home. Or is it?
This month for First on the First, we're visiting the French once more. We challenged ourselves to make choux pastry for eclairs. Choux pastry is light dough made with only butter, water, flour and eggs. I was surprised to learn that there is no raising agents in choux pastry. Apparently the high moisture content creates steam which causes the dough to puff.
I was also pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to make eclairs! Combine a few ingredients and 10 minutes later you've got choux pastry baking in the oven. Fill 'em up and dunk them in some chocolate and you're good to go! It's that easy. So maybe you'll try your hand at making eclairs or profiteroles or even crullers, they can all be made with choux pastry.
I used this recipe from Food Network to try my hand at making eclairs for the first time. The only variation I made was adding 1 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder to the heavy cream to make a mocha ganache topping.
Be sure to join us next month!! We're going to give royal icing a try. I've know I've never worked with or made royal icing before so it should be a great challenge.


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hormonal impact during pregnancy and later on during breastfeeding, breasts
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strained, thus gradually losing its elasticity as a result of increased weight.
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shrinking and depleting. The skin, which is already stretched and non - elastic,
cannot be as supporting as before and cannot regain its former tonicity and
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pregnancy. Gravity and womans gradual body changes due to the aging process
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Uprising: Easter Series (DOWNLOAD)
Uprising – 4 Week Easter Series. What is an Uprising? An Uprising is a revolt or fight against an organized group who claims power and control.
The events surrounding the first Easter caused a huge Uprising.
Easter is the celebration of Jesus' resurrection—when Jesus physically rose up from the grave. Jesus also came to give us new life—with acceptance and freedom from God. Jesus was met with a lot of opposition. There were people that didn't understand Him, some that didn't agree with Him, and there were those that crucified Him!
As we look at all the events of the Easter story, we realize that this is the biggest uprising in all of history!
Uprising is a four-week series unpack this idea to preteens.
- Series artwork
- Complete PowerPoint slides
- Fun opening games
- Creative teachings
- Hands-on small group activities
- Engaging discussion questions
Uprising Overview
Week 1: Uprising: Revolt Against 'Religion'
Bible: Mark 2:1-12, Matthew 22:37-40, Matthew 5:17, John 14:6
Bottom Line: Jesus is the only way to connect to the Father
Week 2: Uprising: Dying for the Cause
Bible: Luke 23:32-43
Bottom Line: Jesus died for a reason: to give hope to the hopeless
Week 3: Uprising: A Risen Savior
Bible: Matthew 28:1-6, Romans 6:4, 1 Corinthians 15:19, Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Corinthians 5:17
Bottom Line: The Resurrection changes everything!
Week 4: Uprising: Rise of the Early Church
Bible: Acts 2, Acts 2:42
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President Obama has issued executive orders that define new ground rules for the Pentagon regarding operations in cyberspace.
The directives are intended to govern the extent to which the military can conduct cyber offensive operations, including espionage, attacks on critical infrastructure, and the use of malware to infect foreign computer networks.
The orders also outline the circumstances in which an attack against U.S. computer networks could be considered an act of war and potentially elicit a military response.
Amid growing concerns over state-sponsored attacks reportedly emanating from China, Iran, Russia and other nations, western governments have begun to seriously step-up the cyber offensive rhetoric in recent months.
"I've often said that there's a strong likelihood that the next Pearl Harbor that we confront could very well be a cyberattack that cripples our power systems, our grid, our security systems, our financial systems, our governmental systems," incoming Pentagon chief Leon Panetta said.
The measure of a cyber attack and the corresponding response would be determined by evaluating the level of death, damage, destruction or high-level disruption caused by an attack. Under this strategy, a sizable event could prompt a significant military response given the level of damage incurred.
"You don't have to bomb them anymore. That's the new world... It's a decisive weapon, but it's not a super weapon. It's not a nuclear bomb," said the Center for Strategic and International Studies' James Lewis.
The new directives may serve to counter critics who assert that the United States is falling behind the likes of China when it comes to developing cyber defensive and offensive capabilities.
"We've had 50 years in which we haven't really had to rethink what might happen in a war here. We need to think very hard about an actual strategy about how to win a war in which cyber weapons are prominently featured," former Homeland Security official Stewart Baker.
One of the biggest obstacles to standardization of military response to cyber-based attacks is in reliably determining attribution. In many cases, it is nearly impossible to clearly determine the origin of an attack, and even more difficult to ascertain if the event was state-sponsored or instigated by individual actors.
"In the realm of the Internet (cyber realm), you will fail miserably if you think that you can pinpoint an opponent via an IP address or even collection of addresses, a signature, a comment in an application and so forth," wrote security expert J. Oquendo.
Other experts agree that attribution is the major stumbling block to establishing parameters for a cyber offensive.
"The U.S. military is setting itself up for failure because attribution is difficult, and it's easy to spoof your identity thereby falsely implicating the wrong government or group. A military attack could be misplaced, as a result, but at the same time not responding will now be seen as a sign of weakness," said Jay Bavisi, president of EC-Council.
Source: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/jun/22/pentagon-gets-cyberwar-guidelines/


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Today after my work I did not feel for cooking anything or make too much.
So what is better then to make something with eggs and after a year with allot of boiled eggs, you do not really feel for more boiled eggs.
However, thanks for knowing great friends how has open my eyes.
Yes, my dinner was not very much hard or special but taste very good! easy and yummy!


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................................a journal about aging naturally, one wrinkle at a time.
August 30, 2010
Getting Back in the Water
Maybe, maybe not….it gives me butterflies in my stomach just writing this.
In high school I use to be a fan of long distance swimmer Diana Nyad who just turned 61. She caught my attention when she first swam across Lake Ontario from my hometown to Toronto. In 1979 she set the world record for the longest consecutive swim ever between the Bahamas and Florida (102.5 miles). She was also the first woman to ever swim around Manhattan Island- breaking the men's record.
In 1978 she attempted to swim 103 miles from Cuba to Key West but was interrupted by rough seas. I just found out that this year, after not swimming for 30 years, she decided for her 60th birthday to try it again this summer.
Currently Diana and her team are waiting for the weather to clear for her to begin her approx 60-65 hour swimming journey from Cuba to Key West without a shark cage-which hopefully will be any day now. I've been checking her Facebook page daily for updates, and in my own small way cheering her on. I thought that her attempt at this amazing feat (at any age) might also interest some of you.
See below for a short video interview with Diana Nyad.
5 comments:
- Maria C.August 30, 2010 at 10:36 PM
I think what you are doing for your 50th birthday is great!
You are awesome!
You will be fabulous just like you were 30 years ago!
Go Louise! :)
My gosh, what Diana is attempting to accomplish is amazing for any age!
Go Diana!
- AnonymousAugust 30, 2010 at 10:56 PM
Oh my swimmer buddy, how many miles have we swum together? The bonding of the fishes. And yes, I remember Diana Nyad, she was out hero back then, still is! I watched her video earlier today, to tackle this swim at 60! What a drive, what a heart! I sure hope the weather clears for her, they're talking about a hurricane on the east coast.ReplyDelete
So happy to hear about your masters swimming! I remember you excitedly called the coach a while back but didn't know you started! You go girl! Nothin's holdin' you down...I'm so proud of you Louisa!!
Mucho Love to you, as always....xoxoxo
What Diana is attempting to do is amazing. Imagine swimming for 60 hours without any sleep. Imagine WALKING for 60 hours without any sleep! I have heard her say that it is a very lonely thing to swim such distances. Aside from what she is trying to accomplish I just love the statement that she is making about being able to do whatever we want at any age. I can't wait to hear her follow-up interviews.ReplyDelete
Maria and Cyn thank you for your comments and encouragement on my own little return to the underwater :-) It is as easy as pie compared to what Diana is undertaking.
You are such a bad ass in so many ways.ReplyDelete
Good interview with Diana today on Good Morning America: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/diana-nyad-plans-swim-cuba-florida-11542433ReplyDelete


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