May 2006 Magazine PDF

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INSIDE
Linda Chaé ORGANICS
- pg. 21
Woof to Woof 2006
- pg. 23
Tru-School HIP HOP
- pg. 22
"Bird Flu" - Did you know?
-pg. 6
Poisoning Our Children
- pg. 5
Detoxify with Zeolite
- pg. 8
The MARTIAL ARTS
Directory:
pg. 20
The DIRECTORY Guide:
pgs. 26 - 30
- pgs. 15-17
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONSPIRACY CON 6
MAY 27 & 28, 2006
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EASTSIDE YOGA
GRAND OPENING
MAY 6TH
Please come over & join us!
2-1511 E. Cliff Dr., SC
(Eastcliff Village) All Styles of
Yoga; 7 days a week
www,eastsideyogastudio.com
(831) 462-5200.
VISIT COSTA RICA
$200 wk. 5 mins from Playas
del Coco town and beach. Apt
sleeps 4, (one K bed + twn.)
Inc: pool, a/c h/w. No ph or
TV. No fumar por favor. Come
to a secure, healthy family
from Santa Cruz, CA, living
here, + love to help you navigate this lovely country. Will
pick up from Liberia Airport for
$10. email to
[email protected]
2006 QUEER YOUTH
LEADERSHIP
AWARDS SUN, MAY
21, 4PM MELLO
CENTER,
WATSONVILLE
Join the Queer & Queerfriendly community of Santa
Cruz County for the 9th
Annual Queer Youth
Leadership Awards. Six
Queer Youth (12-18) who
have shown leadership in
helping make our
community a safer place will
be honored. Allies to Queer
Youth will also be honored.
Tickets available throughou
the County. Info:
www.diversitycenter.org or
(831) 427-4004.
need & academic excellence
not always criteria for eligibility. Call (831) 477-0800 for
info.
ARTS & PERFORMANCE
TRANSGENDER
FOLKS SHARE
THEIR PERSONAL
STORIES
A group of transgender individuals will share their personal stories & experiences
in a public forum. After, the
panel answers questions
from the audience. Hosted by
Triangle Speakers/sponsored
by The Diversity Center. All
welcome to attend. Contact
LuLu Manus. (831) 425-5422
or
[email protected]
SANTA CRUZ
CITIZENS FOR A
RESPONSIBLE
MARIJUANA POLICY
Need volunteer signature
gatherers for an initiative to
make adult marijuana offenses the lowest law enforcement priority in S.C. Call
(831) 420-2772 to help.
SCHOLARSHIPS
AVAILABLE FROM
THE COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION FOR
THE 2006-2007
ACADEMIC YEAR
Scholarship brochures & applications for high school seniors are available on our
website, www.cfscc.org now.
Applications must be postmarked by 3/31/06. Financial
WOMEN’S VOICES
MAY 20TH @ RIO
THEATRE A
CAPPELLA TRIO
MAYIM & DESTINY
“HARPIST FROM THE
HOOD” WITH A
BAND OF ANGELS
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
WomenCARE presents its
5th Annual Benefit Concert Women’s Voices. Tickets at:
B o o k s h o p
SC,Bookworks,Paradise
Surf, Arrow Surf & Sport,
Gateways. $20Advance
$22Door $50Gold $12 Students (at door only). (831)
457-2273.
A GREAT DAY IN
SANTA CRUZ FOR
ALL SANTA CRUZ
JAZZ MUSICIANS
Sun, June 4th 2pm @Santa
Cruz Wharf Stage. All SC
Jazz Musicians are invited to
be in the photo “A Great Day
In Santa Cruz”. A unique opportunity for SC Jazz Musicians to come together as a
group. A video of the photo
event is being developed. If
you have archival material of
the history of jazz music in
Santa Cruz, or can offer an
oral history, please use the
contact info below. Carpool
or use alternative transportation. Contact Bob Oberg
[email protected] (831) 2363260.
TOM MILLER’S
INTERNATIONAL
MUSIC HALL
moved from Henflings to Don
Quixote’s in Felton call (831)
335-2800 for info
NATURE
INTELLIGENCE
WORKSHOP
and more! Free Estimates
References and Portfolio
Available. Mention Connection Magazine and recieve a
discount.
SHARE A ROOM FOR
YOUR BUSINESS
in Soquel Village. (831)4649843.
TOO LITTLE TIMEOVERWHELMED?
LET ME HELP!
"Everyday Ease" will do
errands, shopping, entertaining, clothes to/from the cleaners/holiday tasks & more.
Your routine or special needs
accomodated! Give a gift certificate to a friend/loved one
for help from
“Everyday Ease”.
(Great holiday/birthday
gifts)
Sandra - (831) 685-8889.
Ref. upon request
(6/12)
ELAINE'S PAINTING
AND TEXTURE
COATING
WOMEN LIVING
FROM THE HEART
MAY 5-7,2006 W/ Joyce
Vissell
THE COUPLE'S
JOURNEY
June 22-25, 2006 w/ Barry
& Joyce Vissell
Both events held at the
Shared Heart Home Center
in Aptos. Please call for
logistics and early
registration 684-2299.
or email:
[email protected].
COMMUNITY
ECSTATIC DANCE
Elaine’s Painting and Texture
Coating. So meticulous it’s
rediculous. Ugly wallpaper?
Don’t scrape those walls till
you turn blue! I’ll texture coat
and paint for you.
Bonded,Quality Work.15 yrs
experience. Excellent references.(831) 479-9107or
(831) 464-1229 (6/12)
3rd Friday of the Month 78:30pm $12. Body & Soul,
738 Chestnut. Adora @
( 8 3 1 ) 4 6 2 - 9 9 6 0
www.sanctuaryillumination.com
ED’S BICYCLE
REPAIRS OPENS
Ed's Bicycle Repairs is now
open for business at 2080 7th
Avenue. Overhauls, Tune
Ups, old bicycle revitalization,
derailleur and brake adjustments, wheel trueing, flats
fixed, any and all bicycle repairs by a Certified Bicycle
Technician (United Bicycle Institute). Call for appointment
(831) 479-9107 or (831) 464(6/12)
1229.
CLASSES /WORKSHOPS
Join hands w/nature to cocreate our future.Working w/
nature we can transform our
environmental crisis. In this
workshop, you will learn to
communicate with the Deva’s
& Nature Spirits (Nature’s Intelligence) and receive practical tools to work in partnership with Nature. This workshop will be conducted by
Nicola Amadora, PHD who
worked for 7 yrs in the
Findhorn Community and
Ken Foster, Owner of Terra
Nova Ecological Landscaping, applying co-creative gardening for 20 yrs. Sat, May
6th, 1-5pm. Santa Cruz Live
Oak Grange 1900 17th Ave,
SC Asking $30 to $50; No
one turned away for lack of
funds. RSVP or info. Call
(831) 425-3514.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
JUNE 25 & 26.
9AM - 4PM
$225
PHHOTO
AUTOMOBILES
6TH ANNUAL
GARDEN FESTIVAL
DEFINES
COMMUNITY SPIRIT
WITH THE ARTS,
EDUCATION,
GARDEN & GAMES
FOR ALL.
Del Mar School, in the Live
Oak School District of Santa
Cruz, invites you to enjoy the
6th Annual Garden Festival
from 3pm -7pm. on Fri,
March 19th.This festival combines education, recreation,
the arts w/garden tours, a silent auction, artists, booths,
folkloric dances, climbing
wall, bounce houses, lots of
good food. This is an opportunity for all of us to celebrate
our children & our community.
Join us!
EMPLOYMENT
STREET ROD ALLEY
- CUSTOM HOT
RODS AND ANTIQUE
CARS
Design, construction, repair
and maintenance of your hot
rods, custom cars and vintage automobile. Call Jean
Mauregard at Street Rod Alley: (831) 477-0426.
BUSINESS
WORLD HARDSCAPE
DESIGN &
INSTALLATION
"Let me take the Weight of
the World off your
Shoulders"
Erik Drahos 831-431-3292
All Natural, No Mortar
Cobblestone, Flagstone,
Brick, Block and Rock Walls,
Pathways, Patios, Planters
WOMEN DANCING
ON FIRE-AN
ANCIENT RITUAL OF
PERSONAL
EMPOWERMENT IN
HONOR OF
MOTHER’S DAY
Honoring the Power of Ritual,
we will tap deep into the ancient roots of connection to
Mother Nature, personal empowerment & healing. We will
acknowledge the presence of
that sacred power in strength,
courage, faith & trust only
miracles know. We will learn
to use this grounding element
of nature as a viable source
in our lives. The evening will
end with an optional firewalk.
A profound experience guaranteed regardless if you walk
the coals.$75/person in advance, $100 at the door. Grp
rates avail. $25 deposit holds
your space. Call: (831) 6881858
or
email:
[email protected]
PSYCH-K ON THE
BIG ISLAND, HAWAI’I HAIR CUTTING STATION
Join Larry Valmore for an unforgettable weekend or week.
BASIC PSYCH-K: June 1718. ADVANCED PSYCH-K:
June 23-26
Visit
www.PSYCH-K.com Contact
LOOM OF LOVE for info:
(808)
345-0050
or
[email protected]
A chair available - part time
in a spa-type setting in
Soquel. Please call (831)
464-9843.
FITNESS / MARTIAL ARTS
AIKIDO: THE ART OF
PEACE
Adult/Teen Intro Class starts
May 2. Tue/Thur/Sat. Ongoing classes open to enroll.
Ages 5 & up. Family Discounts. AIKIDO OF SANTA
CRUZ a non-profit, educational organization. 306 Mission St, Santa Cruz 831 423TEAM
(8326).
www.aikidosantacruz.org
BEGINNING CRANIOSACRAL
Technique seminar with
Sylvia Skefich, D.C. June 24
(plus “Energy Techniques”
June 25). (831) 459-6001.
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HEALTH / WELLNESS
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Excellent care for your dogs/
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LOS GATOS P/T,
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THE VIBE MACHINE
I purchased my VIBE machine in July
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MONTEREY BAY WHALE
WATCH
My husband took our family & his
visiting relatives to see whales—which we
did and it was so awesome! Also, we
appreciated the $3 off COUPON in this
magazine which helped us be able to go
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Feature Index
Arts & Entertainment ............. 24-25
Healthy Planet ........................ 18-19
Astrology ..................................... 31
Lively Letters ................ Will Return
Awareness .............................. 10-14
Martial Arts .................................. 20
The Billboard ................................. 2
Movies .......................................... 24
Business ........................................ 4
Music ............................................ 24
Call to Awaken .............. Will Return
Parenting, Kids & Education .................. 22
Dining Delights ............. Will Return
Pet Health .................................... 23
Directories ............................. 26-30
Rave Reviews ................................ 3
Fitness & Sports ......................... 20
Theme ..................................... 15-17
Health Notes ............................... 6-8
Travel & Fun .................................. 9
Healthy Appearance .................... 21
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GREEN EYED TIGER
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Michael Burton
Everytime I have an acupuncture
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DENTISTRY with Dr. David
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Thank you Dr. Biles for giving me my
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I am so thankful for discovering the
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Patricia Coby, Scotts Valley
LIVE CELL ANALYSIS with
Keffi Bell
Thank you Keffi for helping me to
have optimal health by testing my ‘blood
cells’ so that I know what exactly is going
on inside my body. Also, your expertise in
nutrition gets me going with the best
supplelments for my well-being. And, it is
so fun to see my own cells!
Mackie R, Soquel
GREEN VALLEY GRILL
Though I am new in town , I have
found The Connection Magazine to be the
best source of reading, to find out where
to go, etc. So, I took my family to celebrate
my birthday at the Green Valley Grill and
am I ever glad I did! The food is superb!
The ambiance lovely. And, it is only a few
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Congress Selling Out the Internet
D
O YOU BUY books online, use Google,
or download to an Ipod? These activities,
plus MoveOn’s online organizing ability,
will be hurt if Congress passes a radical law that
gives giant corporations more control over the
Internet.
Internet providers like AT&T and Verizon
are lobbying Congress hard to gut Network
Neutrality, the Internet’s First Amendment. Net
Neutrality prevents AT&T from choosing which
websites open most easily for you based on which
site pays AT&T more. Amazon doesn’t have to
outbid Barnes & Noble for the right to work more
properly on your computer.
If Net Neutrality is gutted, MoveOn either pays
protection money to dominant Internet providers or
risks that online activism tools don’t work for members. Amazon and Google either pay protection
money or risk that their websites process slowly on
your computer. That is why these high-tech pioneers
are joining the fight to protect Network
Neutrality1—and you can do your part today.
The free and open Internet is under seige—
can you sign this petition letting your member of
Congress know you support preserving Network
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Click
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Then, please forward this to 3 friends.
Protecting the free and open Internet is fundamental—it affects everything. When you sign this
petition, you’ll be kept informed of the next steps
we can take to keep the heat on Congress. Votes
begin in a House committee next week.
MoveOn has already seen what happens
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mentioning a coalition that MoveOn is a part of,
which opposes AOL’s proposed “email tax.” And
last year, Canada’s version of AT&T—Telus—
blocked their Internet customers from visiting a
website sympathetic to workers with whom Telus
was negotiating.
Politicians don’t think we are paying attention to this issue. Many of them take campaign
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verge of selling out to people like AT&T’s CEO,
who openly says, “The internet can’t be free.”
Together, we can let Congress know we are
paying attention. We can make sure they listen to
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Yet, last year the CDC refused to live panies or a higher burden of proof for
by Lewis Seiler, Dan Hamburg
up to its own policy by claiming “no injured parties.
Monday, April 10, 2006
The refusal of the drug compaop Republicans—Senate Ma- preference for thimerosal-free vacnies to take responsibility for the prodjority Leader Bill Frist, R- cines.”
Laden with millions in campaign ucts they produce, and the complicity
Tenn., and House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., — recently sold the contributions from the industry, some of the highest levels of government in
future of our children to Big Pharma members of Congress are eager to plead their refusal, will diminish public conthat Merck, GlaxoSmithKline, Wyeth, fidence in the entire U.S. vaccination
for a paltry $4 bucks a pop.
That’s the additional cost to pro- and Eli Lilly might have to close up program. Already, thousands of mothduce a safe vaccine, a vaccine minus shop if they were forced to take respon- ers, including our own daughters, are
the mercury-based preservative thime- sibility for injuries caused by their prod- fearful of having their infants and todrosal. Mercury is a deadly neurotoxin ucts. These companies hardly need the dlers vaccinated.
The PREPA also preempts the
that has long been known to cause se- help. Pharmaceuticals, despite their
rious learning disabilities and death, whining about risk and R&D costs, are laws of states, including California,
and is strongly suspected in contribut- some of the most profitable businesses which have passed legislation outlawing to autism. According to the Cali- in the country with the median profit ing mercury in childhood vaccinations.
fornia Public Schools Autism Preva- margin of the top 10 companies more Meanwhile, the CDC continues to
lence Report for the School Years than five times that of all other indus- send its officials into state legislatures
around the country in attempts to abort
1992-2003, the increase in autism tries on the Fortune 500 list.
In order to secure passage of the measures banning mercury.
prevalence is systemic across the enIt’s worth considering why the
tire United States “and should be an PREPA, Sens. Frist and Ted Stevens,
urgent public-health concern.... The R-Alaska, joined by Speaker Hastert, drug companies feel they need such
disease frequency of autism now sur- assured their colleagues in the House- treatment. Is it because they have
passes that of all types of cancer com- Senate conference committee that im- known for decades that their product
bined.” The report notes a 1,086% cu- munity for the drug companies would is harmful? As we learned with Big Tomulative growth rate of autism over the not go forward as a tack-on to the 2006 bacco, denial is the first defense.
period, with a 23% average annual defense appropriations bill. There were Eventually, the truth will c o m e o u t
no public hearings on the immunity about mercury and the depravity of ingrowth rate.
jecting a neuA recent study published in the provision, no debate, no disclosure of
rotoxin into
spring 2006 volume of the peer-re- the proceedings of the committee. Press
the bodies of
viewed Journal of American Physicians coverage was virtually nonexistent.
infants and
and Surgeons shows that the rate of According to one prominent member
toddlers.
neurodevelopmental disorders in chil- of the committee, Rep. David Obey, DLewis
dren has decreased following the re- Wis., “That legislation was unilaterSeiler
is
moval of thimerosal from most Ameri- ally and arrogantly inserted into the
president of
can childhood vaccines. However, only bill after the conference was over in a
about one-third of the 11 million chil- blatantly abusive power play by two Voice of the Environment. Dan Hamdren vaccinated for influenza this year of the most powerful men in Con- burg, a former U.S. representative, is
gress.” Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., executive director.
will receive mercury-free vaccines.
At the end of last year, George W. called the legislation “a blank check
E d i t o r ’s
Bush signed the Public Readiness and for the industry.” Sen. Robert Byrd, DEmergency Preparedness Act (PREPA), W. Va., dean of Senate rules, opined: Note: See the
granting blanket immunity to pharma- “There should be no dispute. The pro- Article on page
ceutical companies for vaccine-induced cesses leading to passage of this bill 8 to find out how
to detoxify—get
injuries. The measure is a carte blanche [was] an absolute travesty.”
The PREPA is unconstitutional. rid of metals
for industry, allowing it even to reintroduce mercury in vaccines that are It removes the right to due process and (like mercury,
clean, and under the behest of the World judicial review for persons injured by fluoride, etc.),
Health Organization, to continue ship- vaccines, thus granting a virtual license pesticides, etc.
ping tainted vaccine to the “developing to kill. Under the new law, companies p u t t i n g y o u r
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known enough to stop the use of mer- and still escape liability as long as they is necessary for
cury in vaccines for more than a decade. can show that their misconduct wasn’t health and to
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of a lower standard for the drug com- away.
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Here are a few things that everyone
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lane flights: When on a plane,
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couple of inches before sitting down
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o you know that ‘bird flu’ was
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Sitting in general:
Improper sitting is a big
cause of misalignments
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on your sit-bones by not
leaning back (as in a
soft couch, or seated in bed). Use pillow supports behind you if necessary
to stay upright. Otherwise the base of
the spine slumps into a malposition
that is hard for the body to correct on
its own. This one posture, the seatedleaning-backward slump (or the “recumbent” position) is the most common misalignment that people can prevent on their own. (Avoid recumbent
exercise equipment, too.)
More on sitting: The body was
not designed to sit on chairs. Primitive
people crouch or sit in various positions
on the floor. The spine, therefore, is not
under direct pressure with a cushion
pushing up into the tailbone region.
For anyone who sits for any length of
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pressure. Because I think this is so
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for far less than you can get at the pharmacy.
And more about sitting: If you sit
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position can do a lot to shift the weight
in your pelvis, giving relief to strained
ligaments. Try shifting forward on the
chair while tucking your feet under the
chair for a while, then shift back in
your chair and reach your legs forward
for a while. Ligaments have the ability to hold tight in one position for
about 10 to 12 minutes. Then they give
out and allow the bones to spread. If
you can stand up frequently, even
while still working, this will be better
on your ligaments and alignment. The
big exercise balls have pros and cons:
they keep your position potentially
moving around, which is great, however the apex of the ball tends to pressurize the spine more so than the sitbones, which is bad. I prefer the sacral cutout cushion as a solution.
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• Do you know that to date Avian
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GILEAD SCIENCES INC.
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DONALD RUMSFELD, the
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• Do you know that the base of
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• Do you know who controls 90%
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ROCHE LABORATORIES.
• Do you know that sales of
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Bush’s friends decide that the
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and that has caused a hundred deaths
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In normal conditions the virus
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Rumsfeld sells the patent for
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Roche acquires 90% of the global production of crushed aniseed, the
base for the antivirus.
The governments of the entire
world threaten a pandemic and then
buy industrial quantities of the product from Roche.
So we end up paying for medicine while Rumsfeld, Cheney and
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enopause—Some women
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For some, the advent of hot
flashes is mild and somehow anti-cathartic; for others, the symptoms are
debilitating.
While hot flushes are the most
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a change in female hormones. However, years ago a study was done comparing levels of hormones of Mayan
women, who do not suffer from Menopausal symptoms, with those of
American women. Researchers expected to see a significant difference
in patterns. In reality, the hormonal
levels of both groups where identical.
So what was different?
That leads us to the Holistic approach of viewing the entire person, not
just the symptoms.
It is important to look beyond just
sex hormones. For example, Adrenal
and Thyroid gland function, which
may be borderline low before menopause and greatly decrease afterwards;
Insulin levels; Liver Health, the capacity of the liver to properly metabolize hormones and detoxify; Intestinal
Health, as women with poor digestion
tend to have worse menopausal symptoms; Genetics, at what age did your
mom and/or sisters experience menopause and how?; the use of Medications (more elements to burden the
liver); and, of course, Personal Sensitivities such as pain threshold, sensitivity to changes in temperature, etc.
It is only when we recognize all
M
Dr. Ruth Bar-Shalom & Dr. Tonya L. Fleck
those elements (the system as a Whole)
that we can address menopause effectively. This explains why we use different herbs, homeopathic remedies
and nutritional support with different
women. In all cases, the treatment
supports healthy change and empowers women as they experience these
hormonal shifts.
It is common for women who
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symptoms to find relief using Naturopathic Medicine. For those that experience only mild changes, when individualized diagnosis and treatment are
not necessary, we suggest herbal combinations of plants such as Black Cohosh (a phyto-estrogen), Wild Yam (a
phyto-progesterone), Melissa (a mild
nervine), Motherwort (liver aid) and/
or Vitex and Angelica to balance hormone levels.
Loss of bone mass is accelerated
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good mineral combination containing
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B6 is best insurance. I recommend all
my patients to have a baseline bone
density test if possible as they approach
menopause, and to have their blood
lipids (cholesterol and triglyceride levels) checked.
As we enter into our Menopausal
years, we also need to be conscious of
our heart health, as cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in women
over 50. Preventing disease is much
easier and more effective than reversing disease.
Last, but not least: have you loved
someone today? We don’t need research (although it’s being done) to let
us know that the happier we are, the
easier our bodies experience and can
handle transitions. Cherish your relationship and give yourself at least a few
moments every day to be grateful and
to experience love.
To have your health questions answered, please submit them to:
[email protected].
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the Southwest College of Naturopathic
Medicine, one of four accredited postgraduate Naturopathic Medical schools.
She received her Bachelor of Science
degree from the State University of New
York at Buffalo and completed graduate
work in Marriage and Family Therapy
at the University of Maryland.
Dr. Ruth Bar-Shalom graduated
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postgraduate Naturopathic Medical
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Magical Magnetic Mysterious Mother India
by Brian Haley
A
fter spending several weeks in the central region
of south India, I decided it was time to move on.
The next stop of the journey was Pondicherry. It
is a small coastal town, by India standards, nestled on
the south eastern shores of India, with its warm water,
humidly hot temperatures, and the ever so precious
warm and blustery evening breezes that blow in off the
wide open waters of the Bay of Bengal.
Pondi, as it is known around these parts, is an ex
French colony, and the evidence of that is everywhere.
There are many magnificent old French colonial buildings surrounded by massive ornate gates and gleaming
white columns and walls, which all seem to have a
well-maintained and sizeable garden just through the
front entrance. There’s even a central park with manicured lawns, a variety of tropical trees and bushes and,
of course, copious flowering plants. One can stroll
down the well planned streets and extra wide boulevards – courtesy of the original French designers – and
be amazed at how clean they are kept. This is a thing
of wonder only in contrast to the riot of dirt, ‘poo,’
and pollution that one encounters on any given Indian
street or road. In fact, one can make an impromptu and
interesting demographic study simply by strolling
from the beach front, where the original French part of
the town is, and head about five to six blocks west
until one enters the “Indian” section of town – from
order to chaos in just a few easy steps. But this chaos,
which has a strange way of taking on its own order, I
must hasten to add, is part of the alluring ‘charm’ of
India!
Although I enjoy Indian food a great deal, I was
ready to experience another thing Pondi is known for –
fine dining. I had giant prawns in a rich masala (spicy
Indian) sauce one night, and local fresh fish another
night; both meals including tasty side dishes and beer,
all for a grand total of $6, one evening, and $5, the second. This is really splurging by India standards, where meals generally range between 50
cents to $2. And these were both on beautiful
roof-top, terrace restaurants looking out over
the Bay of Bengal, sun going down behind us,
and soaking up the warm breezes blowing in off
the Bay.
I also took a day visit to Auroville, which
is just outside Pondicherry. This is a completely
planned village that was started by Sri
Aurobindo’s female partner,
The Mother, who built it based on his vision of
an advanced, environment friendly, multi-racial,
non-violent, humanitarian based community.
Truly noble ideas! If you’re interested in knowing more, please check it out online at
www.auroville.com
I’m off to cooler northern climes now —
Rishikesh and the Himalayas. As beautiful as
Pondi and the Bay of Bengal are, it is way too
hot and humid down south here for this fair
skinned guy from the temperate rain forest of
western Canada.
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O
by Oceanna Guest
began my professional career in the healing
arts in 1979. My “calling” into the healing
profession began through a serious auto accident in 1974 when I was propelled through the
windshield of a car ending up in a coma with
multiple injuries, including my brain, head and
neck. Lucky to be alive, and not wanting to be
on pain medication and anti-convulsions the rest
of my life, I began to look for healthy ways to
find relief and healing. This process involved
years of exploration. A healer’s journey is never
easy because we must first start with our self.
In 2002 I faced another grave challenge to
my health. I was shocked to learn that the house
I was living in had toxic black mold. Black mold
is considered by many to be life threatening. I
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health was in rapid decline. The medical community offered no hope. I was making very slow
progress with holistic measures, and the cost was
considerable. My partner and I hadn’t been able
to work for months, and my growing sense of
panic and despair was overwhelming. We are
both people who make prayer a part of our daily
lives. We felt we have learned the great truth of
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we continued to pray day and night while researching alternatives.
When I first heard about the V.I.B.E. machine (Vibrational Integrated Bio-photonic Energizer) my body got one of those chills of energy that shouted to pay attention and take notice. One of the things that drew me to the VIBE
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energy it needs to heal itself just made perfect
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too. This seemed profoundly efficient—if not remarkable.
As I sat in front of this space age looking
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my mind to believe it could do so much in just a
few minutes. I felt this amazing pulsation of energy moving throughout my body.
Afterwards, my body felt very relaxed and
my thoughts were peaceful. The next day I awoke
A healer’s
journey is
never easy
because we
must first start
with our self.
I
As Barry and I were burying him,
I realized that I will remember Charley
for this love, passion, and constant enthusiasm right up until the end of his life.
Whenever one of our pets die, or someone close to us, we always talk about
their best qualities, and then commit to
bringing those specific qualities into our
own lives. Though my father had several handicaps towards the end of his life,
almost total deafness, crippled back and
weak heart, he kept on living life to the
fullest until the day he died. He was always finding ways to help others and to
bring joy into people’s lives. The day
before he died suddenly at age 89, he
had taken some of his homemade
wooden toys to a preschool for disadvantaged children. He played with the
children for about an hour, laughing and
joking with them. They didn’t care that
he couldn’t hear them.
How will you be remembered
when you die? Will your children and
family remember you as someone who
was always working in the office or
someone who was always on the phone
at home doing business calls? Will you
be remembered as someone who was
often complaining, critical of others, self
centered or watched too much TV? Or
will you be remembered as someone
who was generous with your time, going out of your way to Page 11
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by Joyce and Barry Vissell
ur golden retriever Charley
has taught us a lot about life.
When he was a younger dog
we would take him for long walks
along the beach. He assumed that each
person on the beach would like nothing more than to give him a pet. He
would run up to people, sit down politely and wag his tail. Most people
took his friendliness good naturedly.
When people resisted him he would
sit patiently in front of them wagging
his tail and just looking them in the
eye. His unconditional love and patience for all of humanity soon won
over even the most dog resistant person, and he would receive the longed
for pet and then run on his way to the
next person. In Charley’s world there
was no room for rejection. He assumed
that with enough love (and time), the
person would come around and they
did. Whenever my fear of rejection
blocks my passion and enthusiasm, I
think of Charley and his dauntless spirit.
I never saw him give up on anyone.
We buried this
wonderful dog a few
days ago. He was 13
years old. Charley
lived his life with
passion and enthusiasm for everything.
For the four female dogs, Abby, Molly,
Emma and Lucy, Charley was the center of their world. They all eagerly
sought his attention and, when they received it, they would be so proud and
happy. Even toward the end of his life,
they would sit as close as possible, almost touching him where he lay sleeping. If he didn’t respond, they would
gently paw him until at last he’d lift his
head and groom their coats with his
teeth. The serenity in each of their faces
was beautiful to behold.
The four female dogs were in heat
the last three weeks of his life. When
Charley was a younger dog, these seasonal aromas would stop him from sleeping or eating. As an older dog he was
still quite interested, but he also ate and
slept. In the last three weeks of his life
he was a weaker dog, yet he put his limited energy into loving and caring for the
females. They would circle around him,
and he freely gave his passion and enthusiasm. Though too weak to actually
mount them, he never stopped loving and
giving until the very end.
bursting with energy, and my spirit was happy.
This was a radical turn around from the fatigue
and depression associated with any serious illness. Any well trained healer knows that energy
is the key to restoring well-being. When you are
sick or blue you also need a good shot of hope
and inspiration to keep your wheels turning in a
positive direction. It’s hard to think positive
thoughts and stay motivated to do the necessary
things when your energy tank is on empty. The
VIBE machine gave me not only energy, it
brought calm to my mind and balanced my emotions. All the bases were covered in a direct and
efficient way.
With results like this it did not take long
to begin what has proved to be an exciting adventure with the VIBE machine. In 2005, Robert Eckensberger and I brought the VIBE machine into our N CA office. We began “VIBing”
all kinds of people from new babies to seniors
and even dogs, cat and birds. Seeing the benefits
the VIBE has given others has stirred a passion
we treasure. We have hundreds of amazing stories in our collection.
We have also had the opportunity to work
closely with Gene Koonce, the master mind inventor Robert has become one of two people in
the country authorized to train and educate others on the VIBE machine. Through our relationship with him Gene combined with years of study
in the healing arts, our understanding of how to
work with this technology has grown and continues to be source of inspiration for ourselves
and others.
Oceanna Guest is a Spiritual Healer, skilled
intuitive, teacher, and
co-owner of VIBE Works. She has taught
her popular class “Developing intuition as a gateway for inner awareness and spiritual growth”
from Maine to Hawaii. She is well respected for
the depth of information and care she brings to
her work. She may be reached at 831-475-6000
D
ear John, John, how do you
cope? How can I find hope in
a world where people exist
that knowingly do harm to others? I
am constantly disturbed by the ignorance and cruelties of others. As a
musician, I am exposed daily to a
phony, shallow world where age and
looks take precedence over talent. I can
deal with this by writing music reflecting my thoughts and values and hope
my words will strike a nerve. However,
I can’t deal with ALEC, Wal-Mart and
other greedy conglomerates. Being
positive is becoming increasingly challenging. —Kathryn
Dear Kathryn,
Thanks for writing. I am moved
by your honesty.
I know what you mean. There are
things happening in our world today
that must make the angels weep.
Each of us finds our ways to cope.
If you are going to be open to the pain
and the suffering in the world, I think
it is important also to be open to the
joy and the beauty. At this very moment, babies are being born, children
are playing, people are dancing, people
are communicating and learning to
understand each other, people are finding new ways to resolve conflicts, and
friendships are being made. Right now,
people are learning to read, art and
music are being created, relationships
are growing, new health-giving practices are being discovered, and people
are finding ways to add meaning and
joy to their lives. At this moment, as
in every moment, millions of people
are working for a better world for
themselves and for all children, now
and yet to come.
If you are going to take into yourself the suffering and destruction of
life, and you want to find a way to be
positive, I think you must also take into
...what can we do other than
continually rededicate ourselves to
a path of awakening and compassion? In the presence of fear, what
can we do other than see this as an
opportunity to uphold another possibility and take a stand for a way
of life that is based in cooperation
and caring? What else is there to do
but love?
yourself the creativity and joy.
It is not easy for me to sustain the
gaze, to be present with my eyes and
heart open to the suffering in myself
and in others. But when I shrink from
the pain, when I avoid it and look away,
something in me goes dead. Honoring
life, to me, requires that I see both the
light and the shadow.
You are someone who has been
deeply touched by life’s pain. I think I
understand, because I am also such a
person. You won’t find me telling you
it’s all sunshine and roses, because it
most certainly is not. But, I will tell
you this. I won’t let that stop me from
loving as best I can and in all the ways
I can. Even though we are hurt and
broken, we can love. In fact, isn’t it
often the case that our wounds give us
human depth and empathy and understanding? Our wounds can be places
where we can meet others and grow.
How do I cope? I take care of
myself the best I can. Sometimes, it’s
pretty good. Sometimes, it isn’t. But
even when I stumble, I get up and keep
going because there is something inside me that says this is what I am here
to do. It’s kind of like what St. Francis
said, “Where there is no beauty, I will
bring some. Where there is no love, I
will bring it. Where there is suffering,
I will do what I can to bring joy.”
There is something in humans
that is destructive and unconscious.
And, there is also something in us that
is wondrous, infinite and sacred. We
have the capacity to hurt each other,
and we also have the ability to love.
We can react to circumstances, or we
can act from a vision of what is possible. I am best able to stay in touch
with what sustains me, and best able
to find a way to affirm life in the midst
of the suffering, when I see the opportunities within obstacles, and find
something precious in each moment.
Things become beautiful when you
love them.
Thanks for writing . I know how
you feel, because I have felt that way,
too. But, what can we do other than
continually rededicate ourselves to a
path of awakening and compassion?
In the presence of fear, what can we
do other than see this as an opportunity to uphold another possibility and
take a stand for a way of life that is
based in cooperation and caring? What
else is there to do but love?
We who are alive, with breath in
our bodies and love in our hearts, have
so very much to be thankful for. With
all the pain and challenges that life can
bring, let us never lose track of that.
Hang in there, Kathryn. You have
something precious to give the world,
something no one but you can give.
There is something inside you that is
profoundly alive that wants to come
out. It will be all the more glorious and
beautiful and life-giving for your
awareness of the suffering.
Be well, take care, and keep
breathing. Who you are is needed.
With respect for it all,
John
John Robbins receives numerous
questions on topics including health,
the environment, animal welfare, and
the building of a more just, ethical and
loving world. Some of the questions he
receives are answered here. If you
would like to ask him a question, please
do so at: www.foodrevolution.org
Page 10 love and care for others,
kind, compassionate, joyful, spiritual,
passionate and enthusiastic.
Seventeen years ago, a very loving young man who was dying of AIDS
attended one of our longer retreats. (He
died two months after the retreat.) At
one point in the week, he was sitting in
the middle of the circle of people. He
looked around at all of us and said,
“You’re looking at me like I’m having
an experience that you’re not going to
have. We’re all going to die. This just
happens to be my turn. The important
thing is how we’ve lived our life with
the amount of time we do have. I don’t
want to be remembered as a man who
died from AIDS. I want to be remembered as a man who loved until the very
end.”
None of us know how much time
we have left here on earth. Besides trying to stay healthy, we can’t do much
about when we will die— but we can
do a lot about how we live and how we
will be remembered. Perhaps it’s time
to really reflect on how you want to be
remembered and then live your life accordingly, allowing for more time to
really open your heart to those who
mean the most to you. Tell your partner, children, family and friends how
much they mean to you. Love with pas- Joyce, further information on counselsion and enthusiasm. When you are no ing sessions by phone or in person, their
longer on this earth, you will be remem- books, recordings or their schedule of
talks and workshops. Visit their web site
bered for your love.
Here are a few opportunities to at www.sharedheart.org/ for their free
bring more love and growth into your monthly e-heartletter, their updated
life, at the following longer events led schedule, and past articles on many
by Barry and Joyce Vissell: Jul 16-21— topics concerning relationship and
White Water Adventure in Northern CA; spirituality.
Jul 23-28—Breitenbush
Hot Springs Summer
Renewal in Oregon;
Feb 4-11, 2007—Hawaii “Couples in ParaART
dise” Retreat.
by
Joyce and Barry
Vissell, a nurse and
artist
medical doctor couple
since 1964, are the auMelanie
thors of The Shared
Gendron
Heart, Models of Love,
Risk To Be Healed, The
Heart’s Wisdom and
Meant To Be.
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“Living with Passion and Enthusiasm”
From Procrastination to Results
Part 2 - Go for the Gold
by Karin Leonard
rocrastination is a prime obstacle to success in all areas of
life, and turning this enemy of
greatness into an ally produces results
fast. Last month, we discussed transforming the day-to-day challenges.
Today, we’ll tackle procrastination,
concerning the fulfillment of your
goals and dreams.
Understanding Procrastination
Jeremy has always wanted to
change from his corporate job to being a consultant. Yet, for ten years he
has procrastinated taking any action.
Mind you, he has perfectly sound reasons: "The economy isn't stable
enough... I'm too busy right now... I'll
do it some other time..."
Since there are always motives
for our behavior — and usually positive intentions — it is important to understand what benefit Jeremy is deriving from not taking action. Maybe
there are limiting beliefs around what
is possible for him — or a fear of the
unknown.
Procrastination may also be a
way to steal valuable time off from a
busy life.
Making those hidden reasons visible increases your choices, and you
can then address them more effec-
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by Sharre Young
e are vibrating beings; our
nervous systems run electrical energy. Any conductor of electricity possesses a magnetic
field. This field we refer to as our electromagnetic field, or our bio-field, or
our Aura.
In the ideal situation, our fields
are delicately tuned to the vibrations
of the Earth. If we resonate or are in
harmony with the Earth’s bio-field, we
gather and are supported by incredible
energy. It feels good.
“The cells in your body constantly draw energy from the brain and
Earth’s electromagnetic field in an effort to achieve “magnetic resonance.”
Magnetic resonance occurs when the
frequencies in your brain match a harmonic of the frequencies in other organs and body tissues. This normally
occurs for only brief periods during
sleep. During these periods your
body’s ability to heal and repair itself,
create enzymes, and boost immunity
is enhanced. Other vital functions related to magnetic resonance are being
discovered almost daily in the emerging field of quantum medicine.”—Dr.
David Williams, Alternatives, March,
2004
The strength of the Earth’s magnetic field is dropping. 4000 years ago
it was 2.5 gauss and today it is only
0.5 gauss. (an 80% decrease). To compound matters, our environment is
overrun with artificial electromagnetic
fields (EMF’s) that override the natural frequencies of the Earth with which
we need to resonate to preserve the
health of our brains, organs and tissues.
According to David S. Walonick,
a researcher on ELF (extreme low frequencies) EMF pollution in the form
of 60 Hz fields, such as those coming
from power lines, cause DNA damage
and weaken the immune system.
“Cancer cells exposed to 60Hz EMF’s
for 24 hours show a sixfold increase
W
tively. Let's assume, for example that
fear of financial disaster has kept Jeremy from taking action on his dream.
Since this is a very real concern, Jeremy needs to take time out to come up
with a sound and workable plan. This
may provide him with a sense of safety,
and will make him more comfortable
to move forward.
Making Dreams Doable
Big goals like Jeremy's tend to be
quite different from our current reality, and may therefore seem out of
reach. We need to build bridges between what is, and where we want to
go. Make dreams doable by individual
milestones, until you end up with items
to schedule into your calendar. For
example, if Jeremy wants to launch his
consultant career by January 2007,
what has to happen between then and
now? In order to make this goal more
believable and achievable, it requires
he plan his actions with the end in
mind — where does he need to be in
six months, three months, one month,
in order to meet his target date?
Structures of Success
It’s been said, "The way we spend
our days is the way we spend our
lives.” Each new day is another opportunity to create the life of your choice.
Realizing your dreams is greatly sup-
in their growth rate.”
Walonick states: “There are few
places to go where you will not be exposed to electromagnetic radiation.
TV, radio and microwave radiation are
abundant in all metropolitan areas.
High voltage 60 Hz power lines crisscross the country. The powers that
control the energy and communications industries will stop at nothing to
keep the public from learning the truth.
Their financial health depends on it.
We have probably reached a point
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Pulsors are solid state devices
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capable of harmonizing and amplifying the body’s energy field as well as
acting as a shield and filter against artificial EMF’s originating from power
lines or any electronic device.
Pulsors were developed in the
‘70’s by Dr. George T.F. Yao, an aerospace engineer turned naturopathic
doctor. He was deeply concerned about
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The Pulsor Energy Balance
Besides being merely a protective
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ported by setting up
your life and environment for success. Supportive
structure can lend
power to your intentions, the way a
riverbed guides the
flow of water to the ocean. An example
of structures would be tracking daily
habits supportive of your goal, such as
planning, calling or writing. Make
sure your to-do list always includes at
least a couple of items that bring you
closer to realizing your dream, along
with “putting out fires" and other everyday challenges.
Find closure on something each
day. This positive reinforcement will
build momentum. And remember that
those who achieved great results did
so over time, and reached out for support. So-called failure is often just
time-released success.
Karin H. Leonard is a motivational coach, certified hypnotherapist
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manifests spontaneously as the
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The change in
electro-magnetics elicits a shift in the nervous system and in brainwave frequencies; the
nervous system shifts from sympathetic (fight or flight) into parasympathetic (relax and renew). Then
shifts in body chemistry begin; instead of making stress hormones like
adrenaline and cortisol, we begin to
flow endorphins and experience stillness and well being. In essence, the
Pulsor is the ultimate self-care and
protection tool.
The choice is yours. One can do
nothing and continue to be acted upon
by energetically toxic EMF pollution,
or you can protect yourself from these
forces of degeneration by establishing strong patterns of coherence and
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Part 2
by Wayne Dyer
ditor’s Note: This month we
are featuring two more of Dr.
Dyer’s 12 beliefs and practices for you to cultivate as you develop
your abilities to manifest miracles in
your life.
4.) The non-spiritual being feels
separated and distinct from all others,
a being unto himself. The spiritual
being knows that he is connected to
all others and lives his life as if each
person he meets shares being human
with him.
When a person feels separate
from all others he becomes more selfcentered and much less concerned
about the problems of others. He may
feel some sympathy for people starving in another part of the world, but
that person’s daily approach is, “It’s
not my problem.” The splintered personality, the non-spiritual being, is focused more on his own problems, and
often feels that other human beings are
either in his way or trying to get what
he wants and so he must “do in” the
other guy, before he gets done in himself.
The spiritual being knows that we
are all connected, and he is able to see
the fullness of God in each person with
whom he makes contact. This sense of
connection eliminates much of the inner conflict that the non-spiritual being experiences as he constantly judges
others, categorizes them according to
physical appearances and behaviors,
and then proceeds to find ways to ei-
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ther ignore or take advantage of them
for his own benefit.
Being connected means that the
need for conflict and confrontation is
eliminated. Knowing that the same
invisible force that flows through himself flows through all others allows the
spiritual being to truly live the golden
rule. The spiritual being thinks, “How
I am treating others is essentially how
I am treating myself, and vice versa.”
The meaning of “love thy neighbor as
thyself” is clear to the spiritual being,
while it is considered nonsense by the
non-spiritual being. Negative judgment is not possible when one feels
connected to all others. The spiritual
being knows that he cannot define another by his judgments, that he only
defines himself as a judgmental person.
Research at the subatomic quantum level reveals an invisible connection between all particles and all members of a given species. This oneness
is being demonstrated in remarkable
scientific discoveries. The findings
show that physical distance, what we
think of as empty space, does no preclude a connection by invisible forces.
Obviously there exist invisible connections between our thoughts and our
actions. We do not deny this, even
though the connection is impervious
to our senses.
The non-spiritual being cannot
make such a leap, but the spiritual being knows that this invisible force connects him to all others, and therefore
treats all others as if they were a part
of himself. It is all a question of know-
ing. The non-spiritual being acts as if
he were an island, separate and dis-
tinct from others, unconnected. Plainly
stated, miracles and real magic are
simply unavailable to those who believe themselves to be islands in the
sea of humanity.
5.) The non-spiritual being believes exclusively in a cause/effect interpretation of life. The spiritual being knows that there is a higher power
working in the universe beyond mere
cause and effect.
The non-spiritual being lives exclusively in the physical world, where
cause and effect rule. If one plants a
seed (cause), he will see the result (effect). If one is hungry, he will seek
food. If one is angry, he will vent that
anger. This is indeed a rational and
logical way to think and behave, since
the third law of motion for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction is always operating in the physical universe.
The spiritual being goes beyond
Newton’s physics and lives in an entirely different realm. The spiritual
being knows that thoughts come out
of nothingness, and that in our dream
state (one-third of our entire physical
lives), where we are in pure thought,
cause and effect play no role whatsoever.
Dr. Wayne Dyer has a doctorate
in counseling psychology, and is a renown national speaker and author.
This article was printed with permission. His books are published by Hay
House, Inc., www.hayhouse.com.
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by Dawn Meader
am an English-Australian artist
freshly arrived in Santa Cruz and
loving it. I came here because my
heart bound me up and made me come.
It was love, of course, that brought me
here, and a vision, and my shouting
soul that never lets me lie to myself. I
was born with a very persistent inner
voice. It made me give up the nursing
profession and become an artist, and
emigrate twice now. It has taken me
on so many adventures. My vibrant
soul is never asleep and has taught me
mostly through love and creativity.
Living as a creative artist constantly shows me that it is a great
metaphor for the practice of living.
Curiosity, an open heart, and the
ability to listen to soul all seem to
be major ingredients for not sleepwalking through a painting or my
day. Drawing and painting are wonderful ways to fine tune me to Radio
Soul as I listen carefully to every
whisper while I download my painting.
Creativity is such a powerful
way to open the door to our hearts
and inner joyfulness. A creative practice in our lives affects everything we
do. It engenders more knowingness,
more possibilities, more adventure,
more love of life. It manifests into the
I
Jesse Koren
& Sharla Jacobs
physical that which we want to create.
Singing of beauty with creativity and
an open, loving heart shifts our vibration into beauty, or abundance, or
wherever we put our attention. When
we create the mold with art, life has a
way of filling it.
Surrendering to the expression
of soul has led me to forming a series
of art workshops that became an
awakening and enriching experience
to share with others. Creating your
Life in Balance is a series of workshops that helps students create what
they want to manifest in their lives in
alignment with their highest self.
One way of lifting the veil between our knowingness and our judgments is to concentrate in the workshops on a different color each week
over the eight week course. Painting
in all the colors opens up areas in us
that like to sleep and keep us from
being in balance. Each color relates
to a different chakra. For instance,
on a week where we emphasize blue,
by Jesse Koren
was shopping for birthday presents yester
day, for our friend Bernadine’s kids. I HATE
shopping. I just want to get in and get out.
But I couldn’t seem to find what I was looking
for. So, I looked around for one of those smartlooking people in a uniform. Nobody in sight. I
walked down one aisle. Then another. Then another. And another.
“Do they have any employees in this store?”
Finally, I walked a mile back to the front of the
store, waited in line, and asked a cashier. “No,
we don’t carry that,” she said. If she cared at all,
she was hiding it well.
Eventually, I settled on a cool bubble blower
and a pack of glow in the dark stars you can hang
on your ceiling. But was I whistling a happy tune
when I walked out of the store? No.
Because, as the customer, I want to feel like
royalty. And guess what, so do your clients.
So the secret to living like royalty as a Holistic Practitioner is to “Treat YOUR CLIENTS
Like Royalty.”
Do you know that it is 10 times easier to
retain a client then it is to obtain a new client?
Once they’re in your door, they’re like a ball rolling downhill. There are only reason 2 reasons
why the ball stops rolling. Reason #1: It either
reaches the bottom of the hill, or Reason #2: the
ball hits an obstacle along the way.
Reason #1: The ball reaches the bottom of the
hill. If your client has reached the bottom of the
hill, it means they’ve gotten what they came for.
For example if you’re in our 90 Days to Doubling Your Practice and at the end of the 90 days,
you’ve doubled your practice, you’ve gotten
what you came for. We could let them find a new
hill to roll down.
Instead, we invite our clients to roll down
our second hill which is a 6 month program
called Rejuvenate Your Business. It’s designed
for people who have a full practice and want to
take the ceiling off their income so they can make
more money, have more free time, and make a
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which corresponds to the
throat chakra, our theme
will be communication and
relationships.
We are made up of
sound and light vibrations.
Color is an expression of
light and sound, and is vibration made visible. So I
use sound, through music
and voice to work with the
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readers of the fantastic CONNECTION magazine. I am pleased that,
by reading this publication, you wish to
remain informed about some of the most
important (yet often suppressed) information about the true nature of things in this
country and the planet at large. Not only
am I grateful to CONNECTION for bringing forth in this issue what we do each
year, I would also like to personally thank
you, the reader, in advance for your interest in CONSPIRACY CON and the subject matter we feel is imperative to share
with, for the most part, a MIS and DISinformed public.
This annual conference is a bold and serious
approach to serious issues,
dedicated to providing a
forum for those who say
what few are willing to say
and facilitated in an atmosphere of goodwill, integrity and fun. Each year (and
this year is no exception)
several of the most controversial speakers in the
world gather to share
their knowledge of
many different issues
(rarely or never
addressed by our controlled media), which profoundly affect us all. Just some of the subjects
covered are: Mind Control, Secret Societies,
Shadow Government, The Federal Reserve, 9-11,
Occult Technologies, Suppressed Knowledge,
New World Order, etc. This can even include
looking into the manipulation of humanity by
non-human intelligences ... be they alien, interdimensional, demonic, satanic ... whatever consciousness it is, operating on (and in) this planet,
that looks upon humankind as sheep and cattle to
be herded and slaughtered at will.
The primary goals of CONSPIRACY
CON are to directly expose and analyze the
“real” problems and the “real” problem-makers of yesterday, today and tomorrow, as well
as to provide courses of action and potential
solutions to the challenges that are placed
upon humankind by these forces, which (for
the moment) may seem invisible, perpetual
and insurmountable.
I submit to each and every one of you
reading this that the conspiratorial view of history is far closer to the truth than any other
version of history. And, what backs up this
brazen declaration?.... History. Throughout history, the so-called “conspiracy theorists” have
been proven time and time again to be right far
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It is time for all of humankind to grow up
quickly and take a look at some disturbing
things. I, though, will be the first to tell you
that this can be an extremely difficult undertaking for most card-carrying earthlings. This
is due to the very fact that those same masses,
with few exceptions, are nothing more than
products of years, if not decades, of programming and indoctrination (by design)... and not
real knowledge that is truly self-empowering.
Case in point: Look at the word “graduation.”
Etymolically it is derived from two words...
“gradual” and “indoctrination”... “graduation.” Furthermore, why do you think it’s
called television “programming?” Perhaps the
“all-seeing eye” network can answer this. You
know... it’s the one with show titles like
“Martial Law” and “Big Brother.”
It is said “Seek the truth... and the truth shall
set you free.” Awonderful statement and ideal, but
it is incomplete. There is a bumper sticker out there
that sums up the “waking-up” process on this planet perfectly... “The truth shall set you free, but first
it’ll piss you off!” And, I for one am pissed off. If
you aren’t, then you’re either dangerously ignorant
as to the way this world is truly run and controlled;
you’re in complete denial about this reality/matrix;
or you are a willing pawn in this global game of
chess played by the worst of tyrants.
If you fall under that last category, I feel
compelled to quote a line to you from the TV
miniseries “V” in which a rebel declares,
“Congratulations on selling out your race to a
bunch of night crawlers.” If you fall under the
first two categories, and think you can “handle
the truth,” then look no further. To be forewarned is to be forearmed. Join us each year and
gain the knowledge that will truly set you free!
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has learned of ancient traditions and pristine societies that originated in numerous
star systems and from remote points in
time. Rayelan will also connect her mystical experiences and personal knowledge
with more terrestrially-based programs,
involving mind control, disinformation and
the making of artificial new-age gurus and
channelers, and how these programs fit into
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Former Senator John
DeCamp is a highly
decorated Vietnam
Vet and recognized
as the most effective Nebraska State
Senator. In the
early 1990s,
DeCamp was the
attorney for children involved in the
Franklin Credit Union collapse, and he
wrote the book, The Franklin Cover-Up,
which details one of the most hideous and
covered-up cases of child abuse, drugs,
money laundering and ritual murder in
American history - a case that still to this
day impacts many lives.
NOW U SEE IT, NOW U DON’T: The
history of Child Abuse will be presented
with documentation never provided before.
It involves the government’s USE &
ABUSE of children in the name of
“National Security,” involving individuals,
organizations and institutions as never
before believed possible both in its SCOPE
and DEPTH OF DEPRAVITY. John
DeCamp will share the details of this case,
its subsequent cover-up, and his shocking
discoveries about who was, and still is,
involved today.
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several documentaries, including CHEMTRAILS-The Video and THE TRUE
FACE OF FEMA. For more information
visit his website at www.freeamerican.com
<http://www.freeamerican.com> .
THE OLD WORLD ORDER: Clay will
discuss the mass mind control currently
used to program us to accept World War III
and the New World Order when, in fact, it
is actually the “2,000 Years Old Order.”
Concentration camps inside U.S. soil exist,
and the “War on Terror” is PC for control
of all who dissent. Clay will also dissect
the Protocols of Zion; the claims that it is a
forgery; and why we are dubiously encouraged to ignore a documented plan for a one
world government.
Ted Gunderson:
Ted Gunderson served
in the FBI for 28
years (1951-1979),
ultimately rising to
Special Agent
Supervisor in Los
Angeles with over
700 persons
under his command and a $22
million budget.
He has received numerous
law enforcement awards, and in 1979 he
founded his own international security, consulting and investigative firm. Furthermore,
Ted has investigated corrupt U.S.
Intelligence Agencies, CIA kidnapping of
children, the Satanic cult movement, as
well as the Oklahoma City bombing and
both WTC attacks. For more information
visit his website at www.tedgunderson.com
<http://www.tedgunderson.com>
GOVT. CORRUPTION & FBI FOREKNOWLEDGE OF 9-11: Ted will give
overviews of military and government
cover-ups involving drug dealing, a satanic
cult, and the ignored presence of an Al
Qaeda sleeper cell in Los Angeles. He will
also prove that the FBI ignored advanced
information about 9-11, which involved the
Skull & Bones, the Knights Templar and
the Satanic Cult movement. Ted is currently
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air and published Free
American Magazine for
ten years tackling controversial guests and
subjects that the mainstream won’t acknowledge. After a near fatal
accident, he briefly
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media, esoteric history, and human rights.
Her husband, Gunther Russbacher, was the
October Surprise pilot who was imprisoned
two days after they married. For years
Rayelan worked to keep Gunther alive
by publicizing his status as a political
prisoner of the Bush Administration. Her
further investigations uncovered assassinations, satanic cults and media “programming.” For more info visit
www.rumormillsnews.com
<http://www.rumormillsnews.com> and
www.obergonchronicles.com
<http://www.obergonchronicles.com> .
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a victim of a crime ignored by
law enforcement, and he will document how the government uses
operatives, such as Stew Webb, to
discredit those who are exposing
the satanic New World Order
movement.
Anthony J. Hilder: As a Talk
Show Host,
Investigative
Journalist and
War
Correspondent,
Anthony J.
Hilder has done
over 7,000
interviews over
the past 35
years. He is the
author of The
War Lords Of Washington, and
he is the producer of many documentaries, including 911: The
Greatest Lie Ever Sold,
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Revelation to avoid a
Revolution, and he is opposed to
the U.N. and the New World
Order. For more information visit
www.freeworldalliance.com
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VASSELS OF THE VAMPIRE: Anthony J. Hilder is calling for the impeachment of
George W. Bush for HIGH
TREASON. 9-11 was an “Inside
Job,” and the Bush cabal has
conned the “Right Wing” into
believing they support Christ and
Country. On the contrary, we are
being led into a Police State ... A
New World Order. Anthony will
show how catastrophes and diseases are created to bring about
control; that Katrina was “directionalized” and intensified; and
that yet more Acts of Terrorism
will be triggered. It is his goal to
plunge, with your help, a wooden
stake into the Heart of the
Vampire!
researched alien abductions for
over 15 years, and among other
studies has degrees in
Biochemistry and Psychology.
She encourages abductees, mind
control victims, etc. to take an
active part in their healing
process. Eve has written numerous articles on alien abduction
and published THE LOVE
BITE: Alien Interference in
Human Love
Relationships,
and she is a
contributing
author to the
3-volume
Universal
Seduction
series. She
lectures
publicly,
and has
appeared
on many radio talk
shows. For more information visit
her website at
www.alienlovebite.com
<http://www.alienlovebite.com> .
Alien Manipulation & Secret
Government Mind Control: Eve
will cover many aspects of alien
manipulation of human relationships, such as alien abductions,
“milabs” (military abductions),
joint Alien/Government mind
control programs, and cult victims of black magic. Other topics
will include secret government
mind control, milab “black ops”
scenarios, dreamscape manipulation by reptilians, and apocalyptic
Eve
Lorgen
dream messages. Alien and Secret
Government manipulation will
not cease until we empower ourselves as a planet. The time to
start is now!
Jim
Marrs:
Jim Marrs
earned a
B.A. in
journalism, and
he has
since
worked
for several Texas
newspapers. He has been an
investigative reporter and an
award-winning free-lance writer
and TV producer. He has taught
a course on the JFK assassination
and wrote the book, Crossfire:
The Plot That Killed Kennedy,
which became a basis for the
film, JFK. Jim has also written
Alien Agenda, Rule by Secrecy
and The War on Freedom, and he
has appeared on many TV and
radio programs, including Coast
to Coast AM with Art Bell and
George Noory.
9-11 WITHIN THE
MATRIX: In the film, The
Matrix, humans are slaves
hooked into a giant computer,
which weaves an illusion. In
America, we too are hooked into
an illusionary matrix - an electronically-generated web of propaganda and distraction presented
daily by corporate mass media.
Most cannot perceive, much less
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escape, this psychological matrix,
and 9-11 is an example of how
easily we can be manipulated to
accept foreign wars and the loss
of freedoms. However, too many
questions remain about 9-11 to
justify closure. Jim will address
this and, as the final speaker for
the weekend, will bring all the
pieces together to form the bigger
picture for all of humanity.
Dr. Stan Monteith: Prior to
his retirement as a surgeon, Dr.
Monteith led a decade-long battle
to address AIDS as a medical
issue, not a civil rights issue.
Moreover, he
has spent over
40 years
researching
the movement by the
global elite
to remove
our national sovereignty and
enslave
the world.
His book,
Brotherhood of
Darkness, reveals the forces that
rule the world and why many of
our leaders are bent on destroying
our nation. Dr. Monteith hosts a
5-hour daily radio program, and
continues to write and lecture on
geopolitics.
THE COMING PLANNED
FINANCIAL COLLAPSE: Why
has the Federal Reserve endangered our nation’s financial stability? What will happen when
the U.S. dollar collapses and
millions lose their homes, jobs
and life savings? Fifty years
ago, the U.S. was the wealthiest nation in the world. Today
it is the largest debtor nation
on earth, and relies on massive
loans from other countries for
domestic programs and foreign wars. Most Americans do
not understand central banking
or the fraudulent concept of
fiat money. Dr. Stan Monteith
will address this and how to
protect yourself in the difficult
times ahead.
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Bill Santiago: Comic Bill
Santiago recently performed at
the 9-11 Truth/Anti-Bush benefit show, Behind Every TERRORIST There Is a BUSH,
where he received the heartiest
laughs and provided the most
astute observations. He has
been a journalist for the
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Washington Post and the Miami
Herald, and recently completed
his own special on Comedy
Central. Bill will share his
edgy social and political humor
at the Saturday Banquet. So,
don’t miss the comic stylings
from a man who assumes that
people not only have brains,
but funny bones as well.
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www.willthomas.net <http://www.willthomas.net> .
GOING EXPONENTIAL - Chemtrails, Climate
Shift & The End Of Oil: Oil fields are in decline,
and greenhouse gases are on the rise. Yet, with
greater costs for life’s necessities, along side drastic
climate shifts, an awakening is moving people everywhere towards honoring life. Will this awakening
overcome darker conspiracies bent on using real and
faked crises to extend control? Will geo-engineering
projects like harmful Chemtrails buy us time or
ensure deeper disaster? “Shift happens,” says
Thomas. “We are already in deep shift. Our fate rests
on the choices made by you and me.”
Stewart Swerdlow: A gifted
medical intuitive, Stewart
Swerdlow is a clairvoyant who
sees auric fields and reads DNA
sequences and mind-patterns.
His great uncle was the first
president of the Soviet Union,
and his grandfather helped form
the Communist Party in the
U.S. To ensure his loyalties
stayed with the U.S., Stewart
was recruited for mind-control
experiments, and was part of
the infamous Montauk
Project. He now teaches others to access the unused
90% part of the brain. For more information visit his
website at www.expansions.com <http://www.expansions.com> MIND-CONTROL TO MINDPATROL: For eons, society has been under deep
mind-control - from religion to totalitarian governments to rigid education. Mind-control is now a way
of life for a mindless and naive population. As a person involved in mind-control and sexual ritual
magic, Stewart feels obligated to inform the
public. He will share techniques, which allow
the original mind to come forward. It is the
responsibility of all to gain control of their minds,
so that the dictatorial powers cannot succeed in
creating a robot race.
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William Thomas: William Thomas has been
an award-winning investigative reporter for over
35 years, and was named
by Time Magazine as Art
Bell’s most popular guest.
He is a former pilot, and he
served in the first Gulf
War. His works have
appeared in more than 50
publications in eight countries. He is also the producer of
the film, Eco War, and he has written ALL FALL
DOWN: The Politics of Terror and Mass
Persuasion, The Imperfect Storm and Chemtrails
Confirmed. For more information visit his website at
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Ruben Uriarte - MC:
Among his contributions to
many paranormal organizations, Ruben Uriarte has
been a regional director of
MUFON (Mutual UFO
Network) for many years.
He has appeared on several radio and TV shows,
including
The
History
Channel’s
“UFO
Files” and Discovery Channel’s
“X-OPS.” As an accomplished
researcher who is genuinely kind and
humorous, we are honored to have
Ruben return as our Master of
Ceremonies.
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Special
Guests
Jordan
Maxwell, Michael
Tsarion & Dr.
Louis Turi:
Special guests will
not be presenting,
but they will be
available for networking and conversation at their
booths in the
Exhibit Room. We
encourage all
to get to
know these
honored
researchers.
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George Bush: Foreign Policy from God; Energy Policy from Big Oil
by Arianna Huffington
T
HE PRESIDENT MAY turn to
God when it comes to shaping
his foreign policy, but his energy
policy is strictly courtesy of the Men
Upstairs at Big Oil.
Which is why it is beyond comical
to watch Moe, Curly, and Larry—sorry, I
mean Bush, Hastert, and Frist—getting
all blue in the face about skyrocketing
gas prices, and calling on the Energy and
Justice Departments to look into possible
market manipulation by oil companies.
It’s the least believable call for an
investigation since O.J. set out to find
the real killers.
For those of you experiencing a sud-
den wave of déjà vu,
yes, the GOP demand
for a federal probe of
potential oil industry
price-gouging was a
carbon copy of the
demands Chuck
Schumer made last
week. Hey, maybe
they just unconsciously “internalized” Schumer’s words.
If it wasn’t so despicable it would
be laughable.
There was Frist on Good Morning
America recently, putting aside his video
diagnostic skills to become one of the
“Car Talk” guys. Among Frist’s helpful
money saving tips for drivers forced to
consider taking out a second mortgage in
order to fill up their tanks: get a tuneup,
drive slower, and carpool. Thanks, Dr.
Goodwrench!
But, Frist was just the gassy second
banana. The clear headliner was Bush,
who had them rolling in the aisles at a
meeting of the Renewable Fuels
Association, with zingers like his claim
that “large cash flows” mean that “these
energy companies don’t need unnecessary
tax breaks”. A sentiment that didn’t stop
the president from signing a GOP energy
bill stuffed with some $14.5 billion in tax
breaks, tax subsidies, and tax deductions
for his cash-rich energy industry chums. I
guess those tax breaks were “necessary.”
Bush also scored big with his
impression of a guy who cares about
conservation, highlighting the need to
“promote greater fuel efficiency”: “And
the easiest way to promote fuel efficiency,” said the president, “is to encourage
drivers to purchase highly efficient
hybrid or clean diesel vehicles.” As the
proud owner of a pair of hybrids, I say
“hear, hear.” As a sentient human being I
say, “Isn’t this the same guy whose
administration hasn’t increased fuel efficiency standards for passengers cars
even a single m.p.g. in six years?”
Maybe now that former GM-lobbyist
(and fuel efficiency opponent) Andy
Card has left the White House, Bush has
finally allowed his inner-Prius owner to
run free. Or maybe, the lure of touting
vehicles that can run on alternative energy sources to an alternative energy trade
association was just too hard to resist.
How gullible do they think we are?
Memo to the White House: it’s not working. Bush’s approval rating just dropped
to 32%—a number at which both water
and political clout freeze.
All this huffing and puffing about
manipulated markets and record gas
prices scream of a blatant attempt to
inoculate Republicans from consumer
rage over the massive earnings oil companies are scheduled to announce this
week. Industry analysts predict that
ExxonMobil will report first-quarter
earnings of only $9.1 billion on Thursday
— down from the record $10.7 billion
posted in the fourth quarter of 2005.
With profits like that, Lee Raymond’s
$400 retirement package is starting to
look a little stingy. Except to those paying through the nose at the pump.
Our oil-man president may want us
to think that he’s shocked, shocked by
the “large cash flows” of the oil companies, and the sticker shock drivers are
experiencing at the pump, but even
before Team Bush was dreaming of top-
pling Saddam, it was laying the groundwork for the gargantuan windfall the oil
industry is seeing—starting with Dick
Cheney’s secret Energy Task Force
It’s not a coincidence that the oil
and gas industries donated over $25 million to Congressional campaigns in 2004
(with 80% of that money going into
Republican coffers), and another $7.2
million so far in the 2006 cycle (with
84% going to the GOP). They also doled
out over $4.5 million to Bush’s 2000 and
2004 presidential runs.
And what did they get for their
largess? According to Public Citizen, the
top five oil companies have pocketed over
a quarter of a trillion (that’s with a “T”) in
profits since Bush took office. Talk about
a return on investment. That’s a gusher!
So for American consumers, payback is a bitch. And three bucks a gallon
at the gas pump. The Bush administration has turned the White House into a
full service filling station for Big Oil.
And, we’re the ones being forced to pick
up the tab.
So, don’t let the empty rhetoric and
the phony outrage pouring out of the White
House and the Republican Congress fool
you: America isn’t facing a shortage of
fuel; it’s facing a shortage of leadership.
© 2006 HuffingtonPost.com Printed
with permission.
Tell ExxonMobil: Protect Polar Bears, Not Profits!
Target: Rex Tillerson, CEO, ExxonMobil
Sponsor: Defenders of Wildlife
ExxonMobil is swimming in cash
... while polar bears are drowning in
the Arctic.
ExxonMobil raked in over $35 billion in profits in 2005, and another $8.4
billion in the first quarter of 2006. But
where are Exxon’s priorities?
ExxonMobil has given its former
CEO Lee Raymond a retirement package
worth almost $400 million. Yet, it still
refuses to pay punitive damages for
the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill that
killed birds, fish, sea otters and other
wildlife – some of which have yet to
recover.
ExxonMobil is the sole major oil
company to remain in Arctic Power, the
lobbying group whose only purpose is
to open the Arctic National Wildlife
Refuge to toxic oil drilling. The Arctic
Refuge is home to caribou, millions of
migratory birds, and other wildlife. It is
also one of the most important onshore
denning habitats for America’s remaining
polar bears.
In the past five years, ExxonMobil
has spent nearly $37 million on lobbyists
and millions more in campaign contributions to relentlessly push its anti-wildlife
agenda and fight efforts to curb global
warming – the same warming that’s
melting sea ice and leaving walrus
calves and polar bears to starve and
drown.
Tell ExxonMobil’s CEO to stop
pushing for oil drilling in the Arctic
Refuge; to withdraw its support of the
pro-drilling Arctic Power lobbying firm;
and to start investing in renewable energy for the future. Let ExxonMobil
know that until they mend their antiwildlife ways, you will be boycotting
their gasoline!
CONTACT:
www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/639369850?z00m=82409
Endangered
Rivers & Our
Own Pajaro
O
N APRIL 19, America’s ‘10 Most
Endangered Rivers of 2006’ was
announced. Each of the ten rivers
on the list faces a critical crossroads in
the next 12 months, and you can take
action today to ensure that every river
on the list takes a turn for the better
(www.americanrivers.org/site/R?i=1CrL
0dOyMJnXzlG0sKAWIg..>).
America’s #1 Most Endangered
River of 2006 is our own Pajaro River
in California in our Santa Cruz
County.
Threat: Lack of a Comprehensive
Flood Control Plan
Conservation Partners: Pajaro River
Watershed Committee, Sierra Club The
Pajaro River, and the safety and wellbeing of people living nearby, are at a
critical turning point. The U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers is poised to recommend an old-style, over-engineered
flood control project that will produce
an ever-increasing risk of catastrophic
flooding. To protect these communities
and restore the health of the Pajaro, the
Corps must adopt a modern and comprehensive flood control project that works
with nature instead of against it.
Protect the Pajaro River:
www.americanrivers.org/site/R?i=viI
MH7stCf3L80NjgVplhg..>
Healthy Planet
Mobile Phones and Brain Tumors
T
HE USE OF mobile phones
over a long period of time
can raise the risk of brain
tumors, according to a Swedish
study released on Friday, contradicting the conclusions of other
researchers.
Last year, the Dutch Health
Council, in an overview of
research from around the world,
found no evidence that radiation
from mobile phones and TV towers
was harmful. A four-year British
survey in January also showed no
link between regular, long-term use
of cell phones and the most common type of tumor.
But researchers at the Swedish
National Institute for Working Life
looked at mobile phone use of
2,200 cancer patients and an equal
number of healthy control cases.
Of the cancer patients, aged
between 20 and 80, 905 had a
malignant brain tumor and about a
tenth of them were also heavy
users of mobile phones.
“Of these 905 cases, 85 were
so-called high users of mobile
phones, that is they began early to
use mobile and/or wireless telephones and used them a lot,” said
the authors of the study in a statement issued by the Institute.
Published in the International
Archives of Occupational and
Environmental Health, the study
defines heavy use as 2,000 plus
hours, which “corresponds to 10
years’ use in the work place for
one hour per day.”
Early use was defined as having begun to use a mobile phone
before the age of 20.
There was also shown to be a
marked increase in the risk of
tumor on the side of the head
where the telephone was generally
used, said the study, which took
into account factors such as smoking habits, working history and
exposure to other agents.
Kjell Mild, who led the study,
said the figures meant that heavy
users of mobile phones had a 240%
increased risk of a malignant tumor
on the side of the head the phone is
used.
“The way to get the risk down
is to use handsfree,” he said.
He said his study was the
biggest yet to look at long-term
users of the wireless phone, which
has been around in Sweden in a
portable form since 1984, longer
than in many other countries.
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19th Annual Santa Cruz County
Bike Week 2006 is May 13-21
T
HIS YEAR’S Bike Week promises to be
fun, informative, and timely because of
current environmental and economic factors. A heightened awareness of global warming
and rising gasoline prices have residents looking
for ways to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions and find alternatives to driving. Bike Week
offers a great way for commuters to reduce their
impact on global warming while saving money.
Actually, Bike to Work Day participants can
possibly win cash by entering the Clean Air
Month drawing for $1,000. To enter all your
employees need to do is fill out a Bike to Work
Day survey at one of our county-wide FREE
breakfast sites on Thursday, May 18.
Some of Spring Bike Week highlights
include:
■ Rail and Trail Day, Sunday, May 21 –
train ride from Santa Cruz to Felton with CHP
escorted bike ride down Highway 9.
■ Bicycle Trip’s Bike Fest, Saturday,
May 20 – BMX and skateboard stunt shows
with music, free food, and free raffle.
■ Bike Safety & Riding Skills classes,
Tours, Outdoor Movies and more.
More info at www.bike2work.com
[email protected]
831) 423-9569 ext. 128
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(831)
239-0223
by Mark Stephens, E-RYT
I
N THE PAST ten years we've
seen a dizzying yoga explosion
in the West. The styles and
approaches are widely varied -
Iyengar, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Power,
Anusara, Viniyoga, Sivananda,
Integral, Hot Yoga, Bikram,
Ananda…and the list goes on!
What's a yogi or yogini to do?
First and foremost, rather than
The Martial Arts
Directory
School of Sword and Staff
Instructor: Dov Nadel Sensei
Teens to Adult, Weds. evenings
Iaido, Tanashigiri & Sport Combat with padded weapons
(831)426-6609 [email protected]
www.schoolofswordandstaff.com • www.sportcombatfederation.com
Valley Tae Kwon Do
Instructors: Cathy & Paul Rotes
Ages 5 - 16 & Adult Kickboxing
Tae Kwon Do, Fitness Kickboxing & After School Program
(831) 336-2043
10090 Hwy 9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
MINORSAN Self Defense Training Services
Instructors: Dio P. Santiago & Clara E. Minor All Ages
MANOSAMIN self defense-based martial art, KickAeroBix, Bully Breakers,
Weekend Self Defense Workshop for all ages.
(831) 458-0900 • [email protected] • 1515 Mission St., Santa Cruz
www.minorsan.com
Santa Cruz Academy of WingChun
trying to somehow adapt your body
or your life to some predefined system, open yourself to a practice that
feels right for you by setting clear
intention in your practice. Before
giving yourself over to a guru, consider this twist on that term: gee,
you are you. Honor that!
So rather than buying into the
guru-trip and completely submitting
to the proclaimed wisdom of a
teacher or style, realize that your
best teacher is alive and well inside
of you. Much of the practice is
about learning to listen to that
inner-teacher, honoring what you
hear and practicing your yoga with
a sense of inner compassion and
intelligence.
Second, consider "grazing": go
to several different classes, including some with the same style but
different teachers. Also explore
doing yoga at different times of the
day to see how your bodymind
responds in the morning versus the
afternoon or evening.
Third, amidst the inevitable
changes in your body, the quality of
your mind and the vibrancy of your
spirit, reflect on how you feel in
your overall life. With a healthy
practice, you will develop an appropriate balance of strength and flexibility, naturally cleanse yourself
from the inside out, feel more at
ease and find a growing sense of
equanimity.
Finding Your Way with
Yoga
Today there's a
wonderful blending of
yoga styles. For example, in Vinyasa Flow
Yoga, we draw from
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
in the conscious connection of breath to movement in the bodymind
while seamlessly moving from pose to pose,
steadily developing a
deeply self-purifying
internal heat. Blending
the insights of Iyengar
Yoga, we create a safe practice,
honoring human anatomy and physiology in the sequencing of poses,
structural alignment, modifications
of poses and use of props to promote stability and ease. There's also
a creative element in Vinyasa Flow,
tapping into the fluid, wave-like
quantum energy pulsating throughout one's being.
After grazing a bit, consider
Instructor: Jericho Broek
Ages:14 to adult
WingChun Kung Fu and Escrima
(831) 588-8432 • [email protected] • www.santacruzwingchun.com
Louden Nelson Center • 301 Center St. • Santa Cruz • CA 95060
Aikido of Santa Cruz a.k.a. North Bay Aikido
Chief Instructor: Linda Holiday
Ages: 6-Adult
Aikido
(non-competitiveJapanese martial art - “The Way of Harmony”)
(831) 423-8326 • [email protected] • 306 Mission St., Santa Cruz 95060
Tai Chi Natural Health Club
Instructors: Wendy Ballen L.Ac. & Sid Fontana
Tai Chi, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Nutrition, private lessons in Chi
Kung and Ba Gua
(831) 423-2037 • [email protected]
Classes held at Oceanview Park in Santa Cruz
Confluence Aikido Systems
Instructors: Sensei Jennifer Smith and guests
All Ages
Aikido / Budo
509 Swift St. / 1025 Water St. / UCSC Campus - Santa Cruz
www.confluenceaikido.com
Rod Sanford's Traditional Martial Arts
Instructors (by order of seniority): Rod Sanford, Lou Jemison, Dan
Wakefield, Sean Sanford, Jennifer Farley, Diego Simkin.
Shorinji-Ryu Karate-Do, Okinawan Weaponry, T'ai Chi Chuan & Aikijujutsu
4626 Soquel Drive, Soquel CA 95073
Green Forest Temple
Instructors: Robert Ripke and Linda Darrigo
Ages 12 and older
Tai Chi, Long Fist, Praying Mantis, Weapons
(831) 688-6934 • www.greenforesttemple.org
5901 Freedom Blvd., Aptos
Daniel Feldman
Tai Ji Ch'uan (Yang, Chen, Wu, Hao, Wu Dang Styles), Six Harmony
Xin Yi Ch'uan, Qi Gong
Private instruction by appointment only.
(831) 325-3233 [email protected]
Contact Daniel Feldman at (831) 325-3233 or dfeldman@cruzio to get
your school listed in the Martial Arts Directory for only $20 a month.
diving more deeply into whatever
style or teacher most resonates with
you. Explore what that teacher or
style has to offer you while giving
your teacher the chance to get to
know you and your needs and interests better.
Along the way, open yourself
to a heart-centered practice, honoring the truth and wisdom of your
spiritual heart. Focus your breath in
the heart center, breathing smoothly,
steadily and expansively as if
through your heart. With each
inhale, each exhale and the
moments of perfect stillness in
between, feel the perfect truth of the
present moment.
With practice, you can begin to
visualize and enjoy the full embodiment of that awareness, bringing a
deepening sense of inner truth, selfacceptance and loving kindness into
all that you do in your life.
Santa Cruz native Mark
Stephens teaches Vinyasa Flow
Yoga and Relax Deeply classes and
workshops and directs the Yoga
Teacher Training and Certification
Program at One Yoga Center in
Santa Cruz. A yoga teacher for ten
years and consistent practitioner
since 1992, Mark has studied
deeply in Mysore-style Ashtanga,
Iyengar, Viniyoga and Vinyasa
Flow. He previously taught at Yoga
Works Santa Monica and founded
and directed L.A. Yoga Center. The
founder of Yoga on the Inside
Foundation, he received Yoga
Journal's 1st Annual Karma Yoga
Award in 2000. He is registered
with Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT
500 level. Please visit www.markstephensyoga.com, www.yifoundation.org, www.oneyoga.org or call
831-454-0478 for more information.
IN PRAISE OF INTEGRITY
by Donna Williams-Smith
ur skin is by far the largest
organ, and the cosmetic and
body product industry is doing harm with a number of common
ingredients that are cancer-causing
agents or just plain dangerous, say
an increasing number of researchers,
group activists and even the government itself.—Nexus, July/Aug 1998
How natural is “natural”?
Since there are no regulations about
what is “natural” the term is often
abused, with many products sharing
the same ingredients as the products
to which they are alternatives. Consumers must be aware and educated.
Being attentive to ingredients listed
on labels will enable the avoidance
of some of the most serious carcinogenic and hormone disrupting
chemicals. The Environmental Protection Agency is increasing research on dozens of synthetic
chemicals that may be juggling your
hormone signals. After reviewing
nearly 300 studies, the EPA concluded the ingredients in shampoos,
dyes, and everyday products… may
O
be playing havoc with hormones
that control reproduction and development.
As an Aesthetician, I find
Linda Chaé to be a true light in an
industry laden with misleading, confusing and conflicting information.
The world’s leading formulator of
organic personal care products, she
also works with Congress as a consumer advocate. Her vegetablebased cosmeceuticals are the culmination of over thirty years of research and her products, a revolution in personal care. They are pure
nutrition for the skin and contain
nothing harmful to the organism,
short or long term.
The way your skin ages is
greatly determined by what you put
on it and the nutrients you feed it.
Many mainstream products contain
DEA, SLS and Propylene Glycol
(PEG) as standard ingredients.
These and similar ingredients are
detergents, plastics and industrial
strength agents that, among other effects, have been shown to cause skin
to age before its time. Linda Chaé’s
by Linda Chaé
documentary on PBS covered a recent study completed by the Centers
for Disease Control in Atlanta. The
CDC found that numerous synthetic chemicals commonly found in personal and body
care products are now showing up in the human body causing serious side effects for
adults, children and the unborn fetus.
How do chemicals enter the body?
Doesn't our skin prevent penetration? The skin
is the largest organ and it is not an impenetrable
shield. Medicine makes increasing use of this
fact by delivering drugs transdermally. Drugs
to prevent motion sickness, control hormonal
deficiencies or help you stop smoking can be
placed in an adhesive patch for delivery
through the skin. Your skin absorbs far more
than we think and millions of Americans are
suffering from the use of skin care products
containing synthetic ingredients. Studies have
confirmed that skin absorption is a major route
of entry for harmful chemicals, which often
lodge in the lipid [fat] tissue and enter the
bloodstream.
This has become an urgent issue, creating a need for legislative action... and California leads the way with ‘The California Safe
Cosmetic Act’. Some ingredients banned by
Senate Bill 484 are: Phthalates. Phthalates
are xenoestrogens – hormone disruptors commonly found in cosmetic and personal care
products like nail polish and skin lotions as well
as in baby toys, shower curtains and many other
pliable plastic items. Harvard University School
of Public Health found links between sperm
damage and phthalates. The CDC has found
that they cause birth defects in animals and are
present in a high percentage of pregnant and
childbearing-aged women. Europe banned
these in 2003.
Parabens: A decade ago, Brunel University (UK) researchers identified parabens as
xenoestrogens that penetrated the skin. This
commonly used preservative has been linked
to breast cancer in both women and men. Its
hormonal influence is powerful enough to in-
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products are free of these and other
harmful ingredients. As more products are becoming paraben-free,
Linda’s have been for years. For
example, she uses the natural preservative Lonicera Japonica, which
keeps bacteria and fungus at zero
levels.
Her products are 100% Organic. Why is this so important?
Many ingredients are hormone disrupters, which occupy the spot
where real hormones are to go, releasing a false signal and causing
cells to spasm. Detergents from
shampoos, SLS and DEA are very
similar to insecticides and pesticides
and yet they are used on the body.
Chaé’s products not only exclude
ingredients harmful to health, they
validate that the ingredients are organic with spot checks, in addition
to independent testing done by farmers, because winds can carry toxins
from commercial fields and shallow
wells subject to contamination. The
organic ingredients ensure that hormones function properly.
Linda Chaé believes it is not
ethical to strip the skin of necessary
components and then try to replace
them with lesser quality ones, thus
she will not compromise in her formulations. For example, her cleansing products don’t use soap or de-
tergent. Instead of dissolving, they
stick to dirt, oxidized oils and dead
skin cells, using a sticky substance
derived from corn and other vegetables. The result is the rinsing
away of excess oils at the surface,
not a chemical action dissolving the
oil barrier and affecting the deeper
tissue.
I highly embrace and recommend these products. They are outstanding in that they leave the body’s
integrity and immune system undisturbed and moisture balanced. They
clean and moisturize from head to
toe, the way nature intended. Each
product contains nutritional concentrates of pure plant energy that
fluence premature breast development in young
boys and girls. The California Act, in general,
bans Xenoestrogens.
Fragrance: Chemicals that add fragrance usually mean ‘ARTIFICIAL’ and DO
NOT have to be listed on a label according to
the FDA. Many of them are carcinogenic or
otherwise toxic and can indicate the presence
of up to 4,000 separate ingredients. Clinical
observations by medical doctors have shown
that exposure to fragrances can affect the central nervous system.
Today, high performance products can be
made without these unnecessary, harmful and
toxic chemicals. The ToxicFree® Foundation provides a certification for products that are free of
chemicals that could cause unwanted health impacts on adults, children or an unborn fetus.
Chaé® Organics offers only products that carry
the Certified ToxicFree® Product stamp so that
today’s smart consumers know these products are
safe for use by the whole family. Clinical studies
and field trials provide remarkable evidence that
Chaé® ToxicFree® products are superior in performance. Visit www.theconnect.com to learn
more.
For a list of key toxic ingredients to
avoid, visit http://www.chaecorp.com/
toxicfree.html and click on “The Dirty
Dozen”. We encourage every family to order
a ToxicAlarm™ Guide, (a booklet providing
valuable information for today’s conscious consumer) and to read ingredient labels before using products. Demand ToxicFree® products.
About Linda Chaé — Linda’s life work
represents the culmination and continuation of
35 years of research, dedication and vision on
the part of one of the nation's most innovative
cosmetics formulators. Today, major manufacturers, physicians and Fortune 500 corporations
seek Linda’s advice. She has dedicated her life
to educating consumers and the development
of safe, organic cosmeceuticals and skin care
products offered through Chaé® Organics, Inc.
www.theconnect.com/chae.html or call customer service: (719) 742-5288, and give the
code wpm10406.
awaken the skin’s ability to help itself by cleansing, detoxifying, activating and restructuring. In addition
each one firms lines and fights free
radicals.
The key with any product is
not to replace what the skin does but
to revitalize, impart new vigor and
bring skin function to peak performance. The body can heal and rejuvenate itself, if given the right tools.
Donna Williams-Smith is a
wholistically oriented Aesthetician,
licensed in CA and NV. Her skin
care services and Facial Toning are
available at Angles in Scotts Valley,
(831) 429-9733.
TRU-SCHOOL
HIP HOP
For Santa Cruz Area Youth
by Harold McCord
“Tru-School Hip Hop has changed my
view of life, and lets me see a new side of Hip
Hop culture—as opposed to how the media perceives it,” says Remy Branciforte, a 14 yearold student that has been taking my classes for
one year. What this student is now “seeing” is
actually the “old,” original side of Hip Hop that
has roots reaching back over 30 years.
ack in the mid-70s, I responded to the
early Hip Hop movement when I was
still a kid. I was fortunate enough to be
exposed to “the real thing”—Tru-School Hip
B
Hop. These days, many people associate Hip Hop
with a kind of MTV-style superficiality that’s
based in vulgarity and violence. Tru-School, on
the other hand, was developed in the Bronx, circa
1969, by inner city youth who were seeking an
alternative to violent activities. Instead of participating in gang warfare, “crews” of Hip Hop
dancers started coming together on the street to
compete in dance, as a nonviolent social statement.
As Doug E. Fresh once said, “Hip Hop is
supposed to uplift and create, to educate people
on a larger level and to make a change.”
In teaching Santa Cruz kids over 30 years
later, I still hold to that original vision of TruSchool Hip Hop as a positive expression of dance
and social connection. Remy Branciforte puts it
this way, “I used to be shy about performing in
public, but now it’s just fun being out there, dancing with my friends.”
I’ve been teaching these classes in the community for nearly 10 years. My students range
in age from 5 to 24 years, and most of them enter my classes with little or no experience in
dance. After one month of my teaching, every
student is capable of performing Hip Hop routines in public as a class endeavor. I like to build
on the personal strengths and natural skills of
each individual child or young person, and then
coordinate all the kids into a working Hip Hop
“crew.”
Currently, I have two Hip Hop dance crews
that have grown out of my classes. “The Brats”
are drawn from the 5 to 10 age group, and “Total
Chaos” has developed over a period of 7 years
with young people in the 12 to 24 year old range.
On stage, “Total Chaos” is an explosive combination of multiple movement styles—Hip Hop,
street dance, martial arts, and acrobatics—for
total entertainment. Break dancing is the only
original dance element of Hip Hop, and it’s a
crucial part of the “Total Chaos” repertoire.
“Total Chaos” has competed in national
competitions in Las Vegas and San Francisco,
winning first and second prizes in the Hip Hop
categories. This summer, the “crew” will compete at the BBoy Summit in Los Angeles. In addition, “Total Chaos” performs regularly in the
greater Santa Cruz area—including gigs at The
Monte Foundation Fireworks Show, Children’s
Day, local elementary and high schools, as well
as the annual “No Limits” Dance Recital at the
Henry Mello Center in June of every year.
These energetic performances bust all negative Hip Hop stereotypes! Come and join us!
Harold McCord has been dancing for over
25 years, and has been teaching dance and choreographing professional dance routines for more
than 15 years. If you would like more information, or if you would like to attend a free class,
please contact Harold at (831) 236-9280 or (831)
476-0390, or email [email protected].
Help Your Pet Shed Pounds
by Anne Singer
ere’s a healthy recipe that will
help your pet shed excess
weight. This meal tastes so
good that your pet will never suspect
he’s on a diet. You can feed this meal
to dogs as long as you need to in order
to take the weight off. For cats, blend
the cooked food in a food processor
for better palatability. You can feed this
menu to your cat for up to a month.
After that time, mix with a commercial base food to ensure that he or she
is getting sufficient protein from the
diet.
Chicken a la Canine (and Feline)
1 cup uncooked brown rice
2-1/2 cups clean water
3 oz. chicken
1/2 cup asparagus, cucumber or
carrots, chopped
2 tsp. plain low-fat yogurt
2 tsp. virgin olive oil (optional)
Cook rice in water for 20 minutes. Add chopped, boneless, skinless
chicken and vegetables and cook another 25 minutes or until all water is
absorbed. Add the yogurt and oil. Stir
well. Makes 3-1/2 cups.
SERVING SIZE: 1/2 cup for a
cat or small dog; 1 cup for medium
dogs (15-50 lbs.); 2 cups for large dogs
(50-85 lbs.); 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 cups for
H
T
giant dogs (85 lbs. plus)
Recipe for Chew-sy Felines
2/3 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp. onion
1/3 cup uncooked rice
1/4 cup carrot, grated
1 (6 oz.) can tuna fish, drained
and flaked
1 tsp. corn oil
2 tbsp. tomato, diced
1/2 tsp. brewer’s yeast
2 tbsp. sour cream or plain yogurt
Cook rice, onion and carrot in
chicken broth until tender. Cool and
add tuna, corn oil and diced tomato.
Sprinkle with brewer’s yeast and top
with sour cream or yogurt.
Bland Diet for Finicky Felines
1 cup chicken, boiled or cooked
in microwave
1/4 cup fresh broccoli, steamed
or microwaved
1/4 cup shredded carrots
Mix with enough chicken broth
to hold together. This same recipe can
be used with fish (broil or microwave
until it flakes). You can also vary the
recipe by adding rice or other vegetables.
For Doggie’s Birthday
Carrot Peanut Cake
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
he Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (formerly the Doran Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired)
presents The Second Annual Woof to Woof 2006,
Saturday, June 3, 2006, 10AM-4PM at Skypark
Soccer Field, Scotts Valley. This gives dogs a fun
day for their two-footed and four-footed friends.
Special Contests with Fabulous Prizes Planned
• Pet-Owner Look Alike
• Best Dressed dog (costumed)
• Most Talented Dog • Prettiest Eyes
• Waggiest Tail • Frisbee Dogs
• Agility Courses for Puppies and Adult Dogs
• Pet Parades • Demonstrations
And More
• Microchipping and Adoptions by the Santa
Cruz SPCA
• Licensing and Adoptions by Santa Cruz
County Animal Services
1 tbsp. soy flour
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
1 egg
1/4 cup oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 cup honey
1 cup ground carrots
Mix dry ingredients together.
Add the rest of the ingredients. Mix
together quickly and bake in a greased
ring mold at 325 degrees for 40 minutes.
If you have a blender, use it to
grate the carrots by putting the egg and
oil in first and then adding small pieces
of carrot one at a time.
Anne Singer, owner of Shampoo-chez at 1380 Soquel Avenue,
Santa Cruz and editor of the “Shampoo-chez Newz,” has been an advocate of quality, natural, nontoxic pet
products for the 22 years that Shampoo-chez has been in business. For
questions call (831) 427-2284. Visit
Shampoo-chez on the Web at
www.shampoochez.com for location
and store hours, information on their
Self-Service Dog Wash, professional
grooming for dogs and cats, vaccination clinic, useful facts and recipes,
testimonials, and natural pet products
which can be ordered and shipped to
you or delivered locally.
• Low Cost Vaccination Clinic
• Vendor booths highlighting products and services for pooches
• Great food and a Bounce House for kids!
This fundraiser helps the Vista Center for
the Blind and Visually Impaired, a community
nonprofit organization, to provide services and
counseling to the blind and visually impaired of
Santa Cruz County.
Thanks to our generous sponsors: The
California Endowment • Big Dogs • KPIG • Coast
Commercial Bank • Plantronics • The Hawley
Family Fund at the Community Foundation of
Santa Cruz County • Lee-Kahn Foundation •
Plager Vision Center • George Couch Distributing Co. • J&J Plastering • Erik’s DeliCafe •
Westside Animal Clinic • Scotts Valley Exchange
Club • The Craft Gallery • Watsonville Community Hospital • and Others.
PET & PEOPLE
PORTRAITS
by artist
Melanie Gendron
Walker & Evie, ©2001 M. Gendron
GENDRON STUDIOS
(831) 335-9064
P.O. Box 1438
Felton, CA, 95018
MelanieGendron.com
[email protected]
Nugget, ©2001 M. Gendron
Black Cat Day, ©2000 M. Gendron
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Thursday, May 4 • AGES 16+
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• Sat., May 6: KPIG Radio & Moe's
Alley present The Boneshakers
featuring Randy Jacobs &
Sweet Pea Atkinson
9:30 PM, $12 adv., $15 d00r
AWOL ONE
$20 Adv./ $23 Door
Drs. 7:30 p.m.
Show 8:30 p.m.
Fridays in the Atrium DJ
THE HOOK UP
DANCE PARTY
WITH DJ
THE DOCTOR
AGES 21+ • Show 10 p.m., $5 after 11 p.m.
Saturday, May 6
AGES 21+
SambaDá
plus
Sila & the
Afrofunk Experience
with
DJ Jeremiah
$10 Adv./ $12 Dr. • Drs. 8:30 p.m., Show 9:30 p.m.
In the Atrium
• Fri., May 12: Kan'Nal
Tribal Trance Rock
9:30 PM, $10 adv., $12 door
• Sat., May 13: Universal Language
w/ SOMOS, Afro-Latin Dance Party
9:30 PM, $10 adv., $12 door
• Fri., May 19: Thomas Mapfumo
& Blacks Unlimited
The lion of Zimbabwe
9:30 PM, $18 adv., $20 door
• Santa Cruz Blues Festival Weekend
Fri, May 26: Rod Piazza
& the Mighty Flyers
9:30 PM, $15 adv., $20 door
DJ DANCE PARTY W/ OSHA B
Sunday, May 7 • AGES 18+
KDON 102.5fm presents
THE BARELY LEGAL
with host Nick Cannon
and a performance by Mario Vazquez
May 7 and all Sundays In The Atrium
DRUM N BASS SUNDAYS
DJ SiLLy KiD, Indijinous,
Matty G (opening with dub-step)
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. • Ages 18+ • $3 Door
Mondays in the Upstairs Bar 8p.m. - Midnight
Hospitality
Industry Night
Bartenders, Waitresses, Waiters, Hotel Staff etc.
Sunday thru Tuesday FREE POOL
for Bar Patrons 5 p.m. to Closing
ALL DAY TUESDAYS AT
ROCKER’S PIZZA KITCHEN
$1 Pizza Slice
Thursday, May 11 • AGES 16+
CATALYST SHOWCASE
Bar Service in Balconies and Up Bar • 21+
DJ in the Atrium • ON THE MAIN STAGE
CONNECTED plus Cali Nation
Drunken Seagulls and Loni Trock
$5 Adv./$5 Dr. • Drs 7:30 p.m.,Show 8 p.m.
also
Friday, May 12 • AGES 21+
WAILING SOULS
Jazz Presenters since 1975
MONDAY, MAY 8 • 7 & 9 PM
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with BILL CHARLAP, BRIAN
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GONZALO RUBALCABA
~ SOLO • $22 Adv/$25 Door
MONDAY, MAY 22 • 7 & 9 PM
BOBBY PREVITE’S
COALITION of the WILLING
with CHARLIE HUNTER,
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$20 Adv/$23 Door
TUESDAY, MAY 23 • 7 & 9 PM
$19 Adv./ $23 Dr. • Drs. 8:30 p.m., Show 9:30 p.m.
ROBBEN FORD BAND
In the Atrium DJ DANCE PARTY THE HOOK UP
May 13 Groundation (AGES 16+)
May 16 Aquabats (ALL AGES)
May 18 Rec-League All Stars (AGES 16+)
May 20 Trapt/Shinedown (AGES 16+)
May 25 Dub FX (AGES 16+)
May 27 The Expendables (AGES 16+)
May 30 George Clinton (AGES 16+)
Jun 9 Hank III (AGES 16+)
Jun 13 O.A.R. (AGES 16+)
Jun 25 Built to Spill (AGES 16+)
Jun 29 Les Claypool (AGES 16+)
Jul 6 Rev. Horton Heat (AGES 21+)
Jul 7 Junior Reid (AGES 16+)
Jul 28 Tiger Army (AGES 16+)
Jul 29 Robin Trower (AGES 21+)
Aug 13 Lagwagon (AGES 16+)
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Unless otherwise noted, all shows are dance shows
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Advance tickets are also available at the Catalyst every
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THUMBNAIL REVIEWS
by Karin Leonard & Daniel Robin
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ach month, we select our favorite or
otherwise important films to be featured on this page. We rate them,
subjectively, on a scale from 1 (worthless) to
5 (awesome) in terms of their entertainment
and message. We leave the plot details and
story telling to the filmmakers and instead
attempt to characterize, highlight strengths
and flaws, and hint at purpose. Reach us at
[email protected]. Enjoy!
With Hugh Grant, Dennis Quaid, Mandy
Moore, Willem Dafoe
Entertainment: 4
Message: 3
urreal, hilarious and at times painfully
poignant, American Dreamz skillfully
lampoons three nefarious contemporary
themes – the popularity of the TV show
“American Idol,” presidential politics, and terrorists. Sure, it’s over the top (not unlike reality) and takes potshots at practically everyone. Let’s face it – trying to bring a talent
search TV show and current world political
affairs under one roof is an ambitious, wild
idea. And in the hands of writer/director Paul
Weitz (American Pie, Antz), this satirical
melodrama works, somehow. Great acting
and crazily creative characters throughout.
Dennis Quaid is so delightfully pathetic and
inept as President, we wonder where he got
his inspiration. Hugh Grant is perfect as the
despicable, self-loathing show host. Casting William Dafoe as the President’s righthand man (a morph of Chaney and Rove?)
was brilliant, and sure to either delight or infuriate (1 hr 55 min).
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$15 Adv./ $20 Dr. • Drs. and Show 9 p.m.
Show your paystub for 1/2 off drinks & food.
ll Mother’s love music!! Our planet
shares her exquisite vibrations and
sparks the musical notes of interest
in all of us. Let’s acknowledge these special
gifts in and with each other. Happy Mother’s
Day everyday! OPA!
The Santa Cruz Civic, May 9th, Ravi
Shankar Festival of India III. Original composition by Ravi, conducted by Ravi and
Anoushka Shankar. Truly expressing the inner spirit of the sacred music of India. Connecting our senses with our atmosphere.
Wavy Gravy’s 70th Birthday Bash,
Berkeley Community Theatre, May 20th. Fun
and thrills abound! Acts include, but not limited to Bob Weir and Ratdog, Mickey Hart
and Friends, Steve Earle, David Lindley,
John Trudell, Linda Tillery & Nina Gerber
and Gillian Welch.
The Rio Theatre, Richard Thompson,
May 14th, dedicated flawless Folk King.
The Kuumba Jazz Center, May 14th,
Bill Miller, blending the Native American folk/
blues/ rock genres perfectly for the past 25
years—Thank you!
The Crepe Place, every Wednesday
night present Womyn’s Space. Great talent,
American Dreamz
CINCO DE MAYO DANCE PARTY
Senseless Mingling
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Ice Age: The Meltdown
Voices by Ray Romano, John Leguizamo,
Denis Leary, Queen Latifah
Entertainment: 4
Message: 4
his animated comedy is absolutely wonderful, just like the first installment. Beautiful animation, great humor and a clear
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Thanks Val and Laura! More info
thecrepeplace.com or (831) 429-6994.
The Catalyst presents The Wailing
Souls, May 12th, veteran reggae duo allstars. The Aqua Bats on May 16th— Flying
on the positive enjoyment of entertaining
themselves first, these costumed nerds are
ready to rock, ska and surf ya! Have a blast!
Trapt & ShineDown , May 20th, playing contemporary hard-hitting rock’n’roll.
The Attic is offering a treasure of pleasures including Debbie Davies, May 12th.
Blazing hot blues front woman with a style
all her own! Shana Morrison, May 20th.
Singer/song writer, daughter of Van, she has
a great voice and plays uniquely from the
heart of poppy, rockin’’’’’ blues. The Weepies,
May 24th— Great lyrically and admirably
connected to the folk rock scene, this dynamic duo asks us to “Say I’m You” in the
sweetest ways. Ray Manzarek (The Doors
Keyboardist) w/ special guest Roy Rogers
& Jeffery Lucas, June 3rd—Unexpected
treat! Anything could happen!
Santa Cruz Vet’s Hall, Warrior King
plus Wisdom, May 11th, a sacred double
bill of Jah and beyond.
Don Quixote’s, Tempest, May 13th,
plays a benefit for Loch Lomond Celtic Society. Raquy and The Cavemen plus Helene’
Belly Dancer Supreme and drum circle, May
18th— Middle Eastern flavors, extraordinary
dancing, audience participation! The San
Francisco Summer of Love Review, May
27th— A psychedelic tribute to the bands that
rocked the late 60’s, including a liquid light
show!
Moe’s Alley is soulfully housing Hamsa
Lila, May 18th— Infusing the world trance
grooves. The Blues Festival Weekend
lineup: May 26th, Rod Piazza; May 27th,
Roomful of Blues; and May 28th, The
Boneshakers. All of these bands are HOT!
They will shake you from the inside out—
Come get your blues on!
Aptos Village Park , Memorial Day
Week End, May 27th & 28th, The Santa Cruz
Blues Festival. Headlining Saturday is B.B.
King, and Sunday is Los Lobos! For more
info. santacruzbluesfestival.com.
Gratefulness’ for Spring, Sky and
Dawn, may this time in life be full of the
sweetest water your deepest thirst is for.
Thank you for all your blessings, Peace and
OPA!
If you are a local band and want your
CD reviewed in this publication, please e-mail
your material, including a photo to
[email protected]. Then send your CD
to Musical Horizons, C/O Dawni Pappas, PO
Box 7327, Santa Cruz, Ca.95060 — and also
send a CD to Connection Magazine, 7960 B
Soquel Dr. #355, Aptos, CA, 95003.
“green”
message to
care for the
environment “as if”
it’s key to
our success and
survival.
Q u e e n
Latifah as
the lady mammoth is a blast, and many “good
old friends” (like Scrat, the crazy acorn-obsessed, demented squirrel) are back to delight us. Good, clean fun for the entire family; go see it before the waters rise (1 hr 30
min).
actually has some good laughs. By now, the
whole program is quite predictable (unlike the
freak-shows that it intends to bash), but still
fun if you like this sort of bizarre comedyhorror. This is clearly not for everyone (or
anyone, really), but if you’ve seen many of
the recent films designed to scare the wits
out of you, this spoof has a certain wit all its
own, as seen through the eyes of certifiable
madman David Zucker (Airplane and Naked
Gun). Somebody has to do it (1 hr 23 min).
Lucky Number Slevin
With Josh Hartnett, Lucy Liu, Ben Kingsley,
Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman
Entertainment: 2
Message: 1
nless you wish to spend nearly two
hours in a dark room feeling resentful,
avoid this organized crime debacle. The plot
is irrelevant and the dialogue too mannered
and self-important to be taken seriously, so
all you get are a few flashy performances
and production design. We felt rather, well,
unlucky, sitting there, as if all taste and sensibility were suspended during the making
of this film. If audiences knew any better,
they’d resist the allure of an A-list cast and
the stylized coming attractions, and hope this
thing just goes away. It is an exercise in style,
trickery, and violent foolishness with nothing
to recommend it. The characters can only
win us over if there’s an audience that cares.
You won’t (1 hr 49 min).
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Scary Movie 4
With Molly Shannon, Anna Faris, Regina
Hall, Craig Bierko, Leslie Nielsen
Entertainment: 3
Message: 3
ecognizable parody of War of the
Worlds, Saw, The Village, and even
Million Dollar Baby with crude, slapstick, grotesque and irreverent humor throughout,
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WILLIAM PARKER QUARTET
$20 Adv/$23 Door
Gary Burton Quartet Revisited
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Take the Lead
With Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, John
Ortiz
Entertainment: 4
Message: 4.5
ased on the same true story as Mad Hot
Ballroom (2005), here is another inspiring tale of underprivileged teenage lives being transformed. Antonio Banderas is charismatic as the passionate New York City ballroom dancer Pierre Dulaine, teaching much
more than dancing, as these kids blend ballroom and their own unique hip-hop style, they
are also subconsciously learning valuable life
lessons about pride, respect, self-esteem
and honor. Even though the elements of the
story are familiar, the meaning, enthusiasm
and vision make it worthwhile (1 hr 57 min).
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The Sentinel
With Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland,
Eva Longoria
Entertainment: 3.5
Message: 2.5
ntrigue, intensity, and fast-paced suspense
make this an entertaining peek inside the
world of the U.S. Secret Service.
Michael Douglas is at his best as a
decorated agent wrongly suspected of going bad, and he quite convincingly uses his
skills to go underground in an attempt to
prove his innocence. This is certainly engaging; you won’t be bored; and though it is
far better than most of the mindless horror
and other trash now littering theatres nationwide, it isn’t exactly meaningfully deep or
thought-provoking. Go for the popcorn (1 hr
48 min).
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A s t ro l o g y f o r May 2 0 0 6
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strology is a container of human
consciousness as it reflects upon
itself, with higher and finer, or
lower and denser grades of consciousness.
With the sun in Taurus we experience the fullness of Spring; the wildflowers bloom; wild creatures are born. It is
truly the fullness of the Earth’s beauty
and endless potential for abundance.
Taurus is the earthiest of the signs. It is
often described as concerned with
money, comfort, the status quo, hates
change, and is boring. And yet it is during the full moon of the month of Taurus
that we celebrate the Buddha’s enlightenment, known as Wesak. What a great
paradox of meaning!
This first definition of Taurus reflects how we have limited our consciousness to the most narrow view of the earth,
the feminine and ourselves.
We can also say that Taurus, the
most sensual of signs, extends the
senses to hear and experience the
depths of intelligence in all form, piercing layers of materialism to the light of
spirit.
This month has several interesting configurations. The Sun will oppose
Jupiter as it does once a year, this year
highlighting Taurus and Scorpio, challenging us to balance our practical and
harmonizing needs with interactions in
relationship. With Jupiter in Scorpio investigation of what is hidden continues;
opportunities arise to transform situations. Find the balance between creating and enjoying and being willing to let
go and move on.
Mars, Jupiter and Uranus align
themselves in a grand triangle in the
water signs, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.
Through May, Jupiter trines Uranus, exactly, bringing the urge for freedom and
the energy to break through the way
things have been. (Look at the immigration movement.) With Mars entering this
lineup it energizes the urge to action,
courage, and awakens consciousness,
stimulating all the water signs. It challenges us to move out of our complacency. It is interesting that Joe Klein,
columnist for mainstream Time magazine, has just published a book entitled,
“Politics Lost, How American democracy
was Trivialized by People who Think you
are Stupid.”
This continues to be a difficult
time for Bush and his administration as
Saturn now goes direct and conjuncts his
Ascendant, Mercury and Pluto once
more challenge him to look squarely at
what he has created. With Mars in Cancer we see him go on the offensive with
impatient communications. His unpopularity will continue to increase.
The Wesak full Moon takes place
May 12th, next to beautiful Jupiter. Gathering in groups to meditate now is particularly powerful. The sun enters Gemini
on the 20th, and the new Moon occurs
on May 26th in Gemini. Relationships are
sensitive on May 23rd, with Venus in Aries and Mars in Cancer.
Twelve opportunities:
Aries (Mar 20-Apr 19): Something new
is unfolding for you. Deep feelings are
stirred and you must trust your intuition.
You are moving into a new and unknown
situation. Let yourself experience the
wonder of adventure. You feel both caution and the impulse to hurry forward.
Find your balance.
Taurus (Apr 20-May 20): In May your
creative focus becomes solidified. Do
you realize how many supportive people
are around you, helping doors to open
for learning and growing? As the end of
the month arrives you feel connected
with a new vision. Be thoughtful of others’ sensitivity.
Gemini (May 21-Jun 20): Balance enjoyment with friends and family with quiet
time to fuel a new beginning around your
birthday. If you find you have a lot to do,
or you are thinking of your many projects,
devote several days to work because
inspirational energy will take you to a new
place.
Cancer (Jun 21–Jul 21): If you make
time for yourself this month, you will feel
energized. The imaginative, loving and
creative energies will pour through you.
Be open to grace and enjoyment of your
life. At the end of the month renew yourself by retreating.
Leo (Jul 22- Aug 22): Family situations
take your attention, and you find yourself
once again being in a situation to make
important decisions. Trust your deep feelings as you are moving to a new level.
Give yourself over to your creativity.
Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22): There is a tremendous amount of communication going on and much activity with other
people. In fact you feel very supported
by others as situations move quite
quickly. Persevere with financial situations and at the end of the month, delay
negations until the beginning of June.
Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22): With Venus in
Aries, you are ready for adventure. The
water calls to you and you feel a freedom of being. Watch the games your
mind plays with you at this time, and just
let yourself step away from participating.
At the end of the month be thoughtful
about sensitive communications.
Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21): You are enjoying relationship. There’s a sense of
celebration, closeness and love that is
supporting you now. You feel both freedom to be yourself and commitment to
relationship. Enjoy but know your limits.
At the end of the month an old issue will
reoccur. This is the time to see what you
project on others.
Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 20): You are
preparing for a breakthrough in relationship and/or partnership. Take time to find
solitude for your own creations. Abundance is all around you. As the end of
the month nears, communication with
others (friends, business connections
and partner) is the focus. Take your time.
Unexpected or sudden situations at
home call for thoughtful communication.
Capricorn (Dec 21- Jan 19): Creativity and group interactions are highlighted
this month. Friends are supportive to new
opportunities. You feel commitment to a
new project. New contacts and enthusiasm take place. Watch communications
later this month. Trust your inner truth to
guide you.
Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 17): This month
really highlights your purpose and direction. You find yourself creating a space
to step into new opportunities and situations. Your creativity and expression is
prominent as you take chances and trust
your intuition.
Pisces (Feb 18-Mar 19): Changes of attitude and direction come into focus for
you this month. Take action especially in
the first weeks of May as doors will open.
This is an excellent time for travel, studying and teaching. Later in the month will
bring your attention to home and family.
Susan Heinz, a professional astrologer in Santa Cruz for 23 years,
brings together traditional and esoteric astrology,
Tarot and Qabalah.
For info. on her Friday monthly astrology groups, and for
personal consultations, call (831)
476-5787.
Alfresco
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Fabulous Salads
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Hot Dishes
Mediterranean
& Asian
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The Kiosk on the Corner of Soquel & Pacific
www.alfrescosantacruz.com
831-429-1765
1126 Soquel Ave.
Santa Cruz,
near the Crepe Place
and Rio Theatre
www.gatewaysbooks.com
INTUITIVE COUNSELING
Free Public Parking at Cayuga & Soquel ❖ (831)429-9600
with artist • intuitive
Tues May 9 at 7 p.m.
Melanie Gendron
Stan Hall
Psych K
(831) 335-9064
“Melanie’s intuitive counseling ability and uplifting
visionary art create a marriage well-suited to Tarot.
The symbolic archetypes stir innate inner wisdom to
empower the mind, expand the heart, and provide
practical guidance for daily living.”
–John Gray, Ph.D., Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus
BECOME AN ICON
Your Portrait in the next Gendron Deck,
Book, or Other Inspirational Work
An Opportunity to Own and Invest in
an Original Artwork, Your Portrait
by Melanie Gendron,
creator of The Gendron Tarot
THE GENDRON
TAROT
Available internationally
at book stores such as
Gateways, Amazon.com,
www.usgamesinc.com,
& MelanieGendron.com
www.MelanieGendron.com
PO Box 1438,
Felton, CA 95018
[email protected]
Thu., May 11 at 7 p.m.
Master Zhi Ghang Sha
Wed, May 3 at 7 p.m.
‘Soul Mind Body Medicine’
Rev. Kelly Springer
‘Ancestral Healing’
Experience a breakthrough
soul healing system.
Learn to open the doors to
healing the past and future.
Wor kshop Ser ies
Thu, May 4 at 7 p.m.
Tuesdays: May 16, 23 & 30
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Dale Pendell
Pharmako Gnosis
A poetic inquiry into the use of
psychoactive plants.
Mon. May 8 at 7 p.m.
Astrology Night
James Jarvis
& Leigh Wunce
Let’s Get Physical:
Producing tangible results.
Conscious
Bookkeeping
with Bari Tessler
Explore your relationship to
money on a practical, psychological and spiritual level while
learning to set up and maintain
a bookkeeping system for personal or business. Learn to take
all the data and create your
unique value based Map of
Intention( aka budget).
Wed, May 17 at 7 p.m.
Tulku Orgyen
Zangpo Rinpoche
‘Way of the Bodhisattvas’
Sat, May 20 at 3 p.m.
Jean Shinoda Bolen
“Urgent Message
from Mother”
Gather the Woman
Save the World
Thu., May 25 at 7 p.m.
Non Violent
Communcation
Conflict Improv
With Non Violent
Communication Santa Cruz.

May 2006 Magazine PDF

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