Proverbs 22 - King James Version
If you are ever at a loss on how to comport yourself in public and in business dealings, Proverbs 22 is rich with knowledge. You have only to ask God for the wisdom, always in the name of Jesus Christ.
1 A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
2 The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.
3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
11 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
12 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.
15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
19 That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
20 Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,
21 That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?
22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
23 For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.
24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
25 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
26 Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.
27 If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?
28 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.
29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Prayer for Sanctification and Guidance
Almighty God, who alone gavest us the breath
of life, and alone canst keep alive in us the
holy desires thou dost impart; We beseech
thee, for thy compassion's sake, to sanctify
all our thoughts and endevours; that we may
neither begin an action without a pure
intention nor continue it without thy
blessing. And grant that, having the eyes of
the mind opened to behold things invisible
and unseen, we may in heart be inspired by
thy wisdom, and in work be upheld by thy
strength, and in the end be accepted of thee
as thy faithful servants; through Jesus
Christ our Saviour. Amen.
(from The Common Book of Prayer)
of life, and alone canst keep alive in us the
holy desires thou dost impart; We beseech
thee, for thy compassion's sake, to sanctify
all our thoughts and endevours; that we may
neither begin an action without a pure
intention nor continue it without thy
blessing. And grant that, having the eyes of
the mind opened to behold things invisible
and unseen, we may in heart be inspired by
thy wisdom, and in work be upheld by thy
strength, and in the end be accepted of thee
as thy faithful servants; through Jesus
Christ our Saviour. Amen.
(from The Common Book of Prayer)
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Ahh, Amigurumi!
I recently stumbled upon these cute crochet creatures called amigurumi.
They are usually crocheted, but sometimes knitted. Characterized by anthropomorphic animals and objects, these small creations fit into the palm of your hand. Amigurumi is a Japanese art and the word translates into English as "knitted stuffed toy".
My favorite is the Ninja Bunny Minion
.
Amigurumi grew in popularity in the early and mid-1990's. Most have much more charm than even the best Beanie Babies.
Even if you don't know how to crochet, I think by the end of the day most people that are half decent at making small things with their hands will be able to make a simple creature out of yarn and a few beads if they put their mind to it and have a little bit of patience.
Thumbs up to this purely aesthetic diversion!
They are usually crocheted, but sometimes knitted. Characterized by anthropomorphic animals and objects, these small creations fit into the palm of your hand. Amigurumi is a Japanese art and the word translates into English as "knitted stuffed toy".
My favorite is the Ninja Bunny Minion
.Amigurumi grew in popularity in the early and mid-1990's. Most have much more charm than even the best Beanie Babies.
Even if you don't know how to crochet, I think by the end of the day most people that are half decent at making small things with their hands will be able to make a simple creature out of yarn and a few beads if they put their mind to it and have a little bit of patience.
Thumbs up to this purely aesthetic diversion!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
The Value of a Teacher
Original article written by Sherrie Hatfield
"I have had many teachers in my lifetime. While we may think of teachers and students in relation to school, I like to think of my parents as being my first teachers. We are all born with innate instincts that no one can teach us; we know to cry when we are hungry or in pain, to laugh when we feel joy, to turn over, crawl, walk, and run. What my parents did teach me was how to use my instincts to create my life, and they provided me a safe environment with which to do so.
When I began school, I found another type of teacher and became a different type of student. In the beginning, my schoolteachers made learning fun; they challenged and encouraged me, allowed me to explore what I was capable of, to push beyond my limitations. I loved my teachers and loved learning so much that my favorite game to play with my younger sisters was “school”. Of course, I was always the teacher!
In later years, I became aware that not all teachers were the same. I learned that many teachers were more concerned with grades and performance, with being the best and the fittest. In those later years of my education, the joy of learning
was lost as I was simply fed information to memorize by teachers who did not see me as an individual but simply another student. I no longer saw my teachers as people, either; my respect for them had started to fade.
I left school at the end of my 11th year; the joy of learning had been lost. I entered the workforce and found, in my colleagues, yet a new kind of teacher. Here, I was able to choose my teachers and my fields of interest; I felt as if I was free to learn once again. From these teachers, I learned how to apply my knowledge and skills, how to interact with and manage the people around me. While I could not name it at the time, those who I chose as my teachers not only had knowledge and information, they applied it in everyday life. They walked the walk and talked the talk and lived what they knew.
When I began my journey of self-discovery in order to enhance my personal relationships, understand family dynamics, and gain a greater sense of self, as well as become the best child care teacher I could, I met a teacher with whom I spent 15 years, first as a student and then as a teacher working alongside of her. With this teacher, I studied spiritual and personal development through meditation, opening to psychic and intuitive awareness, exploring diverse philosophies and esoteric beliefs, and engaging with my inner child. I was a full-time student of this teacher for two years before working side by side with her as a teacher. My dedication was so deep that I even lived on the same property with her for years.
During that time, I taught meditation and self-growth, and even taught child-care teachers internationally how to work more openly and effectively with children. I discovered the greatest reward in teaching was to witness the uniqueness, the potential, that lay dormant in each student and help them to give it life, not as the teacher or the world envisioned it should be, but as the student chose..."
Original article: http://www.robertrabbin.com/reading-room/new-article/a.php?article=thevalueofateacher
It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.
— Albert Einstein
"I have had many teachers in my lifetime. While we may think of teachers and students in relation to school, I like to think of my parents as being my first teachers. We are all born with innate instincts that no one can teach us; we know to cry when we are hungry or in pain, to laugh when we feel joy, to turn over, crawl, walk, and run. What my parents did teach me was how to use my instincts to create my life, and they provided me a safe environment with which to do so.
When I began school, I found another type of teacher and became a different type of student. In the beginning, my schoolteachers made learning fun; they challenged and encouraged me, allowed me to explore what I was capable of, to push beyond my limitations. I loved my teachers and loved learning so much that my favorite game to play with my younger sisters was “school”. Of course, I was always the teacher!
was lost as I was simply fed information to memorize by teachers who did not see me as an individual but simply another student. I no longer saw my teachers as people, either; my respect for them had started to fade.I left school at the end of my 11th year; the joy of learning had been lost. I entered the workforce and found, in my colleagues, yet a new kind of teacher. Here, I was able to choose my teachers and my fields of interest; I felt as if I was free to learn once again. From these teachers, I learned how to apply my knowledge and skills, how to interact with and manage the people around me. While I could not name it at the time, those who I chose as my teachers not only had knowledge and information, they applied it in everyday life. They walked the walk and talked the talk and lived what they knew.
During that time, I taught meditation and self-growth, and even taught child-care teachers internationally how to work more openly and effectively with children. I discovered the greatest reward in teaching was to witness the uniqueness, the potential, that lay dormant in each student and help them to give it life, not as the teacher or the world envisioned it should be, but as the student chose..."
Original article: http://www.robertrabbin.com/reading-room/new-article/a.php?article=thevalueofateacher
Friday, June 11, 2010
The Nexus of the Universe
One of my favorite scenes from Seinfeld.
This is from "The Maid", episode 175 , the 19th of Season 9.
KRAMER:
Hey, I'm on first and first.How can the same street intersect with itself?I must be at the nexus of the universe!
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Saturday, May 29, 2010
Sarcasm Abounds - Father Darth Emerges on Twitter, William Shatner Portrays Dad of Justin Halpern on CBS $#*! My Dad Says
I'm not sure if this is the same guy from @shitmydadsays. The humor is similar but decidedly much darker. True to the role of Darth as a suburban dad? You decide, I'm not so sure. Still -- a creative use of Twitter. This tweeter consistently mentions current events, through a dark lens of course.
If you don't know about @shitmydadsays, it's a Twitter account managed by Justin Halpern, a guy who has this to say in his bio: “ I'm 29. I live with my 74-year-old dad. He is awesome. I just write down shit that he says". On August 25, 2009 Harry Kimball at Newser.com reported that the account had only be in existence for 3 weeks and already there were almost 70,000 followers. These days Justin's account has 1,368,782 Followers and is on 34,886 Lists on Twitter.
On March 4, 2010, Less than a year after the Twitterverse was blessed with the reality driven wisdom of Dr. Halpern via his grateful son, HarperCollins released the hardcover book "Sh*t My Dad Says"
. Audible.com has also released the unabridged audio book narrated by Sean Schemmel.Justin Halpern is the founding editor of the comedy website HolyTaco.com and a senior editor at Maxim.com. He is co-writing and co-producing a sitcom adaptation of his book on CBS for their new season.
"$#*! My dad Says" the new show starring William Shatner, is already set for the next television season in the CBS line up for Thursdays at 8:30 PM / 7:30 PM Central. The smash hit "Big Bang Theory" airs in the preceding spot, a cozy slot for a new show. In case you don't know, the show is officially pronounced "Bleep My Dad Says", though I'm sure there will be many who will just say it as it really is. Would "Dad" want it any other way?
William Shatner read off a few lines from @shitmydadsays Twitter stream at the Shorty Awards this year, which was broadcast live March 3, 2010.
I'm still not so sure his dad actually says all these things, though I've known cranky old men like him.
This is what I do know:
- I've followed @shitmydadsays for quite some time, sharing the nuggets of harsh enlightenment.
- I've recently stumbled upon @shitmydarthsays looking for the self-professed jedi on Twitter. Whether it is an homage or from the source, it's rich satire worthy of my attention.
- I've listened to the sample of the audio version of the book
- The brief CBS preview prompted a few honest chuckles during the clips.
- There's no reason Justin Halpern should not be a sustainable source of quality comedic entertainment. I could only imagine what "Dad" would have to say about the relative success of his son. I don't think this is a man who is impressed with the glitz.
Justin had this to say in a blog posting referencing the booking of television shows with his dad:
"So what ends up happening is the show that is considering booking me says "We'll have him on if he comes on with his dad." So then, even though I know my dad doesn't want to go on any shows, the people at Harper Collins have me ask him every time, just in case he changes his mind. That ends up in conversations like this: "Hey dad, would you be interested in going on the Jimmy Kimmel show?" Then my dad looks at me confused and says "Who the fuck is Jimmy Kimballs?" Then I explain and he says "No," and goes back to whatever he was doing."
Enjoy the Quantum Leap Justin et al.
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Friday, May 28, 2010
Rabbi Haim David Zukerwar: "Spiritual Structure of Reality"
Rabbi Haim David Zukerwar: "Spiritual Structure of Reality" from Metanexus Institute on Vimeo.
Rabbi Haim David Zukerwar: "Spiritual Structure of Reality"
When we try to apprehend our essence, to come to our Self, we perceive that thought dilutes before the question "who am I?" This happens because our inner Self is in itself "part" of the essence of the whole of reality. In the same way as water held in a container melts and unifies with the sea when it is returned to the ocean, each soul is an immanent part of the Infinite Essence.
2008 July 14
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Ban of Third Party Paid Tweets on Services that Leverage the Twitter API
Twitter is an open, real-time introduction and information service. On a daily basis we introduce millions to interesting people, trends, content, URLs, organizations, lists, companies, products and services. These introductions result in the formation of a dynamic real-time interest graph. At any given moment, the vast network of connections on Twitter paints a picture of a universe of interests. We follow those people, organizations, services, and other users that interest us, and in turn, others follow us.
- @dickc Twitter Blog
Twitter announced Monday that there will be no more third party paid tweeting using the Twitter API. This less than two weeks after Ad.ly completed 5 million dollars in equity funding. In October of 2009 Ad.ly received $500,000 in seed money. As of yet there has been no blog postings on Ad.ly mentioning this move by Twitter. Twitter is in the process of updating their ToS to "articulate clearly what we mean by this statement, and we encourage you to read the updated API Terms of Service to be released shortly".
Twitter's blog post was made to explain what they are building and how they intend to "sustain the company and ecosystem". Buried in paragraph eight is the potential killshot to third party applications that leverage the Twitter API to inject paid tweets into a timeline.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Taking Time Out for Gratitude
What's gonna set you free...
look inside and you'll see...
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look inside and you'll see...
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Insomniacs - Simple Solutions to Better Sleep
Original Article: http://www.selfhelpmagazine.com/article/insomnia
If you are doing all 15 suggestions above and still have sleep problems, it's time to call a professional. Contact a physician or psychotherapist who specializes in sleep.
1. "Several Sleep Disorders Reflect Gender Differences". http://pn.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/42/10/40. Retrieved 2008-08-29.
2. Mendelson WB (2008). "New Research on Insomnia: Sleep Disorders May Precede or Exacerbate Psychiatric Conditions". Psychiatric Times 25 (7).
3. Kripke DF, Garfinkel L, Wingard DL, Klauber MR, Marler MR (February 2002). "Mortality associated with sleep duration and insomnia". Arch. Gen. Psychiatry 59 (2): 131–6. PMID 11825133. http://archpsyc.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/59/2/131.
4. Kirkwood CK (1999). "Management of insomnia". J Am Pharm Assoc 39 (5): 688–96; quiz 713–4. PMID 10533351.
5. Jacobs, Gregg; Edward F. Pace-Schott, Robert Stickgold, Michael W. Otto (September 27, 2004). "Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Pharmacotherapy for Insomnia: A Randomized Controlled Trial and Direct Comparison". Archives of Internal Medicine 164 (17): 1888–1896. doi:10.1001/archinte.164.17.1888. PMID 15451764.
She has also been the author for these books: "Infidelity on the Internet" and "The Mental Health Professional and the New Technologies."
Can't Sleep? 15 Proven Tips for Insomnia
by Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D.
Marsha had been suffering from insomnia for a long time. She's tried just about everything that folk wisdom and her beloved Grandmother taught her - counting sheep, warm milk before bed, reading, rubbing her feet and rubbing her head. She's spent a fortune on relaxation tapes, mood music, as well as a computer self-hypnosis program that just seems to wake her up and make her dizzy more than put her to sleep. All too many nights, she lays in bed, listening to her partner snore, while she tosses, turns, gets up and reads Internet self-help articles about what to do!
The science of psychology has a lot to say about what works and doesn't work for people like Marsha. Those who struggle with insomnia and other sleep problems often benefit from a range of solutions, rather than a single cure. Here are some facts for you to consider while you think about your own sleep disturbances.
I. Insomnia can be caused by a variety of conditions including: change, stress, physical pain, trauma, illness, and emotions, PTSD, death of a loved one, or recurrent thoughts.
II. Insomnia can come on at any stage in life. Old sleep habits might need to be changed or altered to be successful at overcoming insomnia. Returning to more natural rhythms and habits can take time. Be patient. If you've had a lifelong problem with sleep, you unfortunately may not find an overnight cure. There is no immediate solution unless you want to take medicine, which can often lead to a wide range of other serious problems. The goal of this article is to help you make sensible decisions regarding the role of sleep in your life, and return to more natural, reasonable ways of approaching and thinking about sleep.
III. 15 Tips to Overcome Insomnia
RETINAL STIMULATION - make it a point to go outside and stimulate your retinas (eyes) for about 15 minutes a day with sunlight. This "full on" light exposure can help restore your body's natural sleep/night cycle, also known as the "circadian rhythm." Looking straight into the sun is never a good idea, but being in an area where you receive the full brightness of the sun around you is what's recommended.
NO NAPS – Avoid naps during the day. If you sleep during the day, your body may not be as tired as necessary to get to sleep at night.
COOL ROOM - Keep the temperature in your room cool and comfortable.
WAKING ACTIVITIES – Don’t participate in waking activities while in bed, like watching TV, eating, talking on the telephone, texting your friends, or using your laptop. Remember, bed has traditionally been for sleep. Train yourself to limit your bed-related activities, and your body will begin to associate your bed with sleepiness. Reading in bed is different. Reading can help you focus your mind, especially if what you read is boring. Save the murder mysteries for daytime and pick up a boring book for sleep. Reading in bed is an age-old trick for quickly getting to sleep.
GO TO BED AT REGULAR TIME – There's no easy answer to the problem of being too tired during day-time and not tired enough at bed-time. Nonetheless, most experts agree that it is most helpful for you to go to bed at a regular, planned time. If you need to sleep more, it's better for you to go to bed at your regular time and get up earlier. With time, your body should re-adjust and give you the hours you need. Be careful about driving or operating machinery when not fully rested, though. If you feel tired to the point of losing visual focus, you should definitely not be operating heavy machinery - no matter what. When not sleeping well for a period of time, ask someone else to drive you to work, if you can.
DON’T EXERCISE (<3 HOURS) – Don’t exercise within three hours of trying to fall asleep – this raises the heartrate. Slow stretching on the other hand might be just what the doctor ordered to get your body slowed down and feeling good.
DON’T EAT STIMULATING FOODS (<3 HOURS) – Don’t eat stimulating foods within three hours of trying to fall asleep – lying horizontally interrupts digestion and may cause heartburn. Also, eating high fat and carbohydrate foods might help make you groggy and help you fall asleep, but calorie-conscious people may need to weigh the benefits of such an approach to insomnia.
AVOID STIMULANTS (<2-3 hours) – Avoid all stimulants such as caffeinated and nicotine in cigarettes. Caffeinated products include coffee, tea, sodas, and especially colas. Even some aspirin or other headache remedies often contain caffeine! "Energy drinks", Mountain Dew and a wide variety of other "energy bars" or supplements often contain a high amount of stimulating products. Check your vitamin and other supplements to make sure none of them are stimulating as well. (Look them up on an Internet search engine if you are unsure.) Check labels to see if products like aspirin are in any other product you take before bed. It is a surprise to many people to learn that even cigarettes can be stimulating when you are tired. Stay away from all these substances if you want a good night's sleep.
AVOID LIQUIDS. (<2 HOURS) - many people are just simply drinking too many fluids before sleep. Parents with bedwetting children learn to curtail all liquids about 2 hours before sleep, thereby allowing the child's body to void excess liquids about 30-60 minutes before actual bed-time. Well, adults have the same pattern of voiding as children. If liquids are taken before sleep, those liquids create an urgency to urinate that can awaken the adult. While that adult usually has enough bladder control to get to the bathroom, they often do not have the ability to get back to sleep. Stop drinking before sleep, and see if you stop waking up to urinate.
WIND DOWN (<90 MINS) - 90 minutes before you go to bed, wind own your day and don’t participate in anxiety-inducing activities like checking your mail, email or even watching the evening news.
WRITE DOWN CONCERNS (<30 MINS) - Spend a few minutes before bed at night writing down your concerns and stresses, then hopes or things you’re thankful for, so that you can give your mind a rest while you are sleeping.
CALMING MUSIC/SELF-HYPNOSIS - Listen to calming music, white noise, self-hypnosis or a "brain recalibration" tape for sleep. Such tapes are scientifically designed to help you "reset" your brain and calm down. When developed by researchers rather than marketers, they are remarkably effective. Just be sure to buy your brain recalibration audios from reputable sleep companies, and not slick marketing companies.
GET UP IF YOU CAN'T SLEEP – If you can’t fall asleep after 15-20 minutes get out of bed.
AVOID BRIGHT LIGHTS – if you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep within 30 minutes, get up but avoid as much light as possible. Light will only stimulate your brain’s day/night balance (circadian cycle). Avoid computer-based hypnosis programs just prior to going to bed for the same reason. The light emitted from a computer screen is intense. Any strong light is more likely to stimulate and wake your nervous system.
REDIRECT NIGHTMARES/BAD THOUGHTS – If you have a nightmare or stress-inducing thoughts, focus on a different ending. Write down your nightmare, or tell someone else about it to stop the continual thoughts.
The goal of this article was to help you find the right self-diagnosis for your specific underlying problem.
If you are doing all 15 suggestions above and still have sleep problems, it's time to call a professional. Contact a physician or psychotherapist who specializes in sleep.
If you still can't sleep well after a few months of working with your sleep specialist, ask your doctor for a formal "sleep study." Be sure that study doesn't just check to see if you have "sleep apnea" If you're going to go to the hassle of a sleep study, be sure they check for all possible sources of your difficulty and not just one. Most insurance carriers will pay for such a study of it is requested by a licensed specialist.
If your sleep study suggests a "C-PAP" machine, try it. While it can be off-putting at first, most people can successfully adjust to it and find it to be enormously helpful if they have sleep apnea.
Avoid sleep medication, as this might create a dependency and only prolong your sleep problems. Some classes of such medications are far worse than others. For example, if your doctor tries to give you benzodiazepines for long-term sleep problems, run for the hills. Benzodiazepines have some of the most negative withdrawal symptoms of any other class of medication. In fact, withdrawal from heroine has been documented to pale in comparison to some withdrawal from long-term use of ativan, klonipin or valium.
Keep yourself honest by asking your loved ones for feedback about your sleep habits. Ask any one who lives with you for their honest opinion regarding how you might or might not be adhering to the full list of suggestions above.
Everyone has a different underlying reason why they are having sleeping problems. Experiment with the above 15 steps and see what works for you.
References:
1. "Several Sleep Disorders Reflect Gender Differences". http://pn.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/42/10/40. Retrieved 2008-08-29.
2. Mendelson WB (2008). "New Research on Insomnia: Sleep Disorders May Precede or Exacerbate Psychiatric Conditions". Psychiatric Times 25 (7).
3. Kripke DF, Garfinkel L, Wingard DL, Klauber MR, Marler MR (February 2002). "Mortality associated with sleep duration and insomnia". Arch. Gen. Psychiatry 59 (2): 131–6. PMID 11825133. http://archpsyc.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/59/2/131.
4. Kirkwood CK (1999). "Management of insomnia". J Am Pharm Assoc 39 (5): 688–96; quiz 713–4. PMID 10533351.
5. Jacobs, Gregg; Edward F. Pace-Schott, Robert Stickgold, Michael W. Otto (September 27, 2004). "Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Pharmacotherapy for Insomnia: A Randomized Controlled Trial and Direct Comparison". Archives of Internal Medicine 164 (17): 1888–1896. doi:10.1001/archinte.164.17.1888. PMID 15451764.
6. KARL E. MILLER, M.D. (July 2005). "Cognitive Behavior Therapy vs. Pharmacotherapy for Insomnia". American Family Physician. http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050715/tips/7.html.
About the Author:
Dr. Maheu is an licensed psychologist, author, speaker, and researcher.
She is the lead author of "E-Health, Telehealth & Telemedicine: A Guide to Program Startup and Success" co-written with Pamela Whitten and Ace Allen, published by Jossey-Bass: San Francisco.
She has also been the author for these books: "Infidelity on the Internet" and "The Mental Health Professional and the New Technologies."
Originally published 4/15/98
Revised 8/31/09 by Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D.
Revised 8/31/09 by Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Understanding Brain Function Through Song
A new study of songbirds by Professor David Clayton at the University of Illinois might change the way we think about memory formation and speech development in the human brain.
http://www.news.illinois.edu/videos.html?webSiteID=vmGiOUsYPk2IJcKSvIjqAA&videoID=vCD8UH7wWEyMOlVAMLx67g
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Monday, May 10, 2010
Indulge in Dunkin' Donuts Perks for a Free Beverage and Exclusive Offers
In honor of Dunkin' Donuts 60th BirthDDay, they've introduced two new perks for "Dunkin' Perks" members. Enroll in Perks today and get a coupon in the mail for a free medium beverage, simply for signing up, plus another one on your birthday. Learn more at the Dunkin' Perks tab on the Facebook page.
While you're there check out the "Fan of the Week" photo album. Fans share their stories, DD favs and fun photographs. Want to be a FotW? Just submit a pic to the Dunkin' Donuts Facebook page wall, from wherever you're running on Dunkin's and you could be featured next!
Dunkin' Donuts "Create Dunkin's Next Donut Contest" is now closed. The Grand Prize Winner will be revealed June 4th on National Donut Day. In the meantime, check out the gallery full of sweet creations!
While you're there check out the "Fan of the Week" photo album. Fans share their stories, DD favs and fun photographs. Want to be a FotW? Just submit a pic to the Dunkin' Donuts Facebook page wall, from wherever you're running on Dunkin's and you could be featured next!
Dunkin' Donuts "Create Dunkin's Next Donut Contest" is now closed. The Grand Prize Winner will be revealed June 4th on National Donut Day. In the meantime, check out the gallery full of sweet creations!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
X-Conference 2010
“It’s not just about lights in the sky; it’s about lies on the ground.”
Topics included this year will be: The government imposed truth embargo; Rockefeller Initiative; UFO/ET connections to the Obama administration; U. S. Presidents and Exopolitics; 1980 UK Bentwaters case: Disclosure – UFOs and the National Security State; Developments in the UK; Extraordinary developments in Brazil: UFO/ET Connections to Russia and the Soviet Union, and much more.
The schedule for Friday May 7th through Monday May 10th is: Friday – Meet the Speakers Cocktail Party; Saturday – lectures, banquet with keynotes, PRG Awards, special guests, documentary screening; Sunday – lectures, documentary screening; Monday – National Press Club press conference (public welcome).
Speakers: Cheryll Jones (Host); George Knapp; Richard Dolan; A. J. Gevaerd (Brazil); George Haas; Gary Heseltine (United Kingdom); Linda Moulton Howe; John Burroughs; Jim Nichols; William Saunders; Paul Stonehill; Stephen Bassett; more TBA.
Documentary: The Day Before Disclosure (New Paradigm Films) plus Q&A with Richard Dolan, Stephen Bassett.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Solar Roadways is a finalist in the 2010 ACE Awards 2010 EE Tuesday, April 27th
The Solar Road Panel is a series of structurally-engineered solar panels that are driven on. They are feasible alternatives to asphalt roads, parking lots and driveways. Energy can be used to supply businesses and homes.
A series of panels forming a roadway is essentially a decentralized power grid. LED's within can form messages pertinent to driving conditions. The panels are able to heat themselves to eliminate snow and ice. The surface layer has great traction, can handle heavy loads and still allows sunlight to pass through to the solar collector cells. The base layer below the electronics layer has the ability to serve the community with electricity and data streams such as phone and internet.
A series of panels forming a roadway is essentially a decentralized power grid. LED's within can form messages pertinent to driving conditions. The panels are able to heat themselves to eliminate snow and ice. The surface layer has great traction, can handle heavy loads and still allows sunlight to pass through to the solar collector cells. The base layer below the electronics layer has the ability to serve the community with electricity and data streams such as phone and internet.
One benefit of a system of Solar Road Panels is the ability to help underdeveloped areas to have access to clean water. According to the website the panels don't even have to be set up into a roadway. Panels can provide electricity to run pumps for wells and satellite dishes.
Other clean water related issues that are being discussed is the problem of storm water from roadway runoff.
"We're experimenting with a solution to relocate stormwater. First, to a water treatment facility, where necessary. Then, to whatever location the filtered water is needed."
Other clean water related issues that are being discussed is the problem of storm water from roadway runoff.
"We're experimenting with a solution to relocate stormwater. First, to a water treatment facility, where necessary. Then, to whatever location the filtered water is needed."
If you like the idea of this new kind of roadway, show your support. Solar Roadways is on Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace.
Solar Roadways was selected as a finalist in the Most Promising Renewable Energy Categoary for the 2010 EE Times ACE Awards. Awards will be presented on April 27th during the Embedded Systems Conference Silicon Valley.
The following companies are up against Solar Roadways: Cymbet, National Semiconductor, and PV Powered, Inc.
The EE Times Annual Creativity in Electronics (ACE) Awards celebrate the creators of technology who demonstrate leadership and innovation in the global industry and shape the world we live in.
The presentation of the 2010 EE Times ACE Awards will take place on Tuesday, April 27th at the Club Regent Room in the Fairmont. All finalists are invited to attend. Complimentary tickets will be sent directly to each finalist company.
Tickets are $99.00 per person and include a one and half hour cocktail reception and awards presentation.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
CleanWear Aims for Positive Impact with "Put on a Clean Shirt" Message
Hope for a Child's Future Spurs a Small Business
The story behind CleanWear Fashion is not an unfamiliar one when it comes to parents not only trying to cope with a child's struggle with drug abuse, but provide for guidance and a hopeful message with meaning and substance.
I first became aware of CleanWear when being offered a sponsored link distribution. At first I was confused as to what they were all about, but I knew there was a message. I felt like I was onto something good and diverted my attentions away from the task at hand. I think I was ripe to hear a feel-good story with substance and was hoping this would be one. My first jump was to their story page and there I found the heart of the matter.
CleanWear Fashions is a fresh homegrown business built on the desire to give hope and provide opportunity to those in negative situations that impact personal and societal growth, in turn benefiting the community as a whole.
According to the founders of this homegrown business:
They believe that communities should not dismiss those that have made mistakes or have lacked opportunities. Those at CleanWear wish to make a positive impact with their "Put on a Clean Shirt" message as well as provide support for those wanting to pull away from addiction, abuse, poverty, homelessness and other situations that impact personal and societal growth.
The CleanWear mission is as striking as their clothing line. A portion of their revenue from clothing and fashion accessories goes toward personal growth programs such as addiction and education. They are committed to hiring people who need a second chance. Presumably not wanting to take a narrow approach, they strive to keep manufacturing of their products within American borders whenever possible.
Their clothing label ranges from bold urban to humorous, appealing to a broad market. Josh's parents nurtured his love of art, wrapping it around a business model to ensure an outlet for his creativity. This start up is an active member on Twitter and Facebook, attempting to utilize social media marketing to get out the word about their mission and interact with fans who understand the deeper meaning.
It's not just a shirt, it's about hope and empowerment. When communities pull together, have a solid plan, and lift others up, we are surely all better off. Indeed it often takes faith to understand the value of a mission like this. Smart business plans and the visibility of a product tempered with gratitude make it that much easier to have the continued strength and reach needed to keep pulling up on the bootstraps of our neighbors.
CleanWear Fashion is about helping a person help themselves, actively using their resources to lift others out of despair and give them opportunities to keep their head above water. If you believe in what they are doing, please take the time to show your support.
The story behind CleanWear Fashion is not an unfamiliar one when it comes to parents not only trying to cope with a child's struggle with drug abuse, but provide for guidance and a hopeful message with meaning and substance.
I first became aware of CleanWear when being offered a sponsored link distribution. At first I was confused as to what they were all about, but I knew there was a message. I felt like I was onto something good and diverted my attentions away from the task at hand. I think I was ripe to hear a feel-good story with substance and was hoping this would be one. My first jump was to their story page and there I found the heart of the matter.
CleanWear Fashions is a fresh homegrown business built on the desire to give hope and provide opportunity to those in negative situations that impact personal and societal growth, in turn benefiting the community as a whole.
According to the founders of this homegrown business:
CleanWear came to be in the fall of 2009 when our family envisioned a way for our oldest son, Josh, to have a second chance at success after many years of substance abuse problems that led him down a dark road.
They believe that communities should not dismiss those that have made mistakes or have lacked opportunities. Those at CleanWear wish to make a positive impact with their "Put on a Clean Shirt" message as well as provide support for those wanting to pull away from addiction, abuse, poverty, homelessness and other situations that impact personal and societal growth.
The CleanWear mission is as striking as their clothing line. A portion of their revenue from clothing and fashion accessories goes toward personal growth programs such as addiction and education. They are committed to hiring people who need a second chance. Presumably not wanting to take a narrow approach, they strive to keep manufacturing of their products within American borders whenever possible.
Their clothing label ranges from bold urban to humorous, appealing to a broad market. Josh's parents nurtured his love of art, wrapping it around a business model to ensure an outlet for his creativity. This start up is an active member on Twitter and Facebook, attempting to utilize social media marketing to get out the word about their mission and interact with fans who understand the deeper meaning.
It's not just a shirt, it's about hope and empowerment. When communities pull together, have a solid plan, and lift others up, we are surely all better off. Indeed it often takes faith to understand the value of a mission like this. Smart business plans and the visibility of a product tempered with gratitude make it that much easier to have the continued strength and reach needed to keep pulling up on the bootstraps of our neighbors.
CleanWear Fashion is about helping a person help themselves, actively using their resources to lift others out of despair and give them opportunities to keep their head above water. If you believe in what they are doing, please take the time to show your support.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
The World's Best Psychics
By Jeffry Palmer
Ask most people who the world's best psychics are and they will probably name the ones they have last seen on television, people like Sylvia Brown or John Edwards. I want to point out that a syndicated television show or regular appearances on Montel Williams do not necessarily equate to great psychic ability. In fact it may mean that these people are better at marketing themselves than they are at using the psychic faculties of their minds.
The truth of the matter is that the world's best psychics are people you have never heard of. Some of the world's best psychics are farmers, plumbers, students, and people just like you. They may not publicize their psychic abilities; actually it is quite common for many people with psychic abilities to keep the fact a secret. Most people fear ridicule and it is a sad fact that psychic abilities still have a stigma attached to them.
Some people who have exhibited incredible psychic abilities are placed into special secret government experimental programs. These people are isolated from the public, kept under military guard and studied for possible military and espionage purposes. In the past individuals like this have exhibited the ability to psychically transport material from one location to another, exert control over time and space and cause physical damage to another human being using psychic means across a great distance. It is easy to see why these people are never heard of even though the may be some the greatest psychics ever to walk the earth.
In China today there is an active and growing psychic research program in place, in what Chinese researchers refer to as EHF or Exceptional Human Functions. The psychics involved in research programs such as this are rarely known by the public. China is not alone in conducting secret psychic research programs. A classified program focusing on psychic remote viewing took place in the US for many years until it was made public and discontinued in the 1990's. Only a few years ago, the US Air Force applied for 7.5 million dollars in funding to study psychic teleportation. One has to wonder what type of covert research programs are underway right now in the US and what abilities such programs may be studying.
Today's most popular psychics appear on national radio shows and make failed predictions or appear on Larry King and attempt to refute skeptical analysis of their abilities. Meanwhile psychics of vast ability are the subject of secret government and military experiments into the control of matter, the manipulation of time and the expansion of awareness beyond the physical realm. And you will never hear their names mentioned on TV.
Jeffry R. Palmer is an Intuitive Advisor, author and researcher who offers psychic readings by email from his website Psychic Clairvoyant Readings
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jeffry_Palmer
Ask most people who the world's best psychics are and they will probably name the ones they have last seen on television, people like Sylvia Brown or John Edwards. I want to point out that a syndicated television show or regular appearances on Montel Williams do not necessarily equate to great psychic ability. In fact it may mean that these people are better at marketing themselves than they are at using the psychic faculties of their minds.
The truth of the matter is that the world's best psychics are people you have never heard of. Some of the world's best psychics are farmers, plumbers, students, and people just like you. They may not publicize their psychic abilities; actually it is quite common for many people with psychic abilities to keep the fact a secret. Most people fear ridicule and it is a sad fact that psychic abilities still have a stigma attached to them.
Some people who have exhibited incredible psychic abilities are placed into special secret government experimental programs. These people are isolated from the public, kept under military guard and studied for possible military and espionage purposes. In the past individuals like this have exhibited the ability to psychically transport material from one location to another, exert control over time and space and cause physical damage to another human being using psychic means across a great distance. It is easy to see why these people are never heard of even though the may be some the greatest psychics ever to walk the earth.
In China today there is an active and growing psychic research program in place, in what Chinese researchers refer to as EHF or Exceptional Human Functions. The psychics involved in research programs such as this are rarely known by the public. China is not alone in conducting secret psychic research programs. A classified program focusing on psychic remote viewing took place in the US for many years until it was made public and discontinued in the 1990's. Only a few years ago, the US Air Force applied for 7.5 million dollars in funding to study psychic teleportation. One has to wonder what type of covert research programs are underway right now in the US and what abilities such programs may be studying.
Today's most popular psychics appear on national radio shows and make failed predictions or appear on Larry King and attempt to refute skeptical analysis of their abilities. Meanwhile psychics of vast ability are the subject of secret government and military experiments into the control of matter, the manipulation of time and the expansion of awareness beyond the physical realm. And you will never hear their names mentioned on TV.
Jeffry R. Palmer is an Intuitive Advisor, author and researcher who offers psychic readings by email from his website Psychic Clairvoyant Readings
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jeffry_Palmer
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Get ready France Switzerland Argentina Brazil for The Men Who Stare at Goats by Purchasing The Predator Used by George Clooney
The Men Who Stare at Goats opens in theatres during the month of March in some countries.
According to IMDb:
If you have seen the previews for The Men Who Stare at Goats you may be wondering if that little piece of plastic George Clooney uses on Ewan McGregor is real. The Predator is real and also available as a set that includes a limited edition signed DVD instructional video.
Watch the inventor of The Defender series of non-lethal self-defense weapons demonstrate it’s pain compliance ability on Jon Ronson, writer of the book The Men Who Stare at Goats.
You can purchase the Predator from the inventor, Peter Brusso. (International orders gladly accepted and you can pay with PayPal.
According to IMDb:
| Germany | 4 March 2010 | ||||
| Austria | 5 March 2010 | ||||
| Spain | 5 March 2010 | ||||
| France | 10 March 2010 | ||||
| Switzerland | 10 March 2010 | (French speaking region) | |||
| Switzerland | 11 March 2010 | (German speaking region) | |||
| Argentina | 12 March 2010 | (Pantalla Pinamar Festival) | |||
| Brazil | 26 March 2010 | ||||
| Singapore | 1 April 2010 | ||||
| Argentina | 22 April 2010 |
If you have seen the previews for The Men Who Stare at Goats you may be wondering if that little piece of plastic George Clooney uses on Ewan McGregor is real. The Predator is real and also available as a set that includes a limited edition signed DVD instructional video.
Watch the inventor of The Defender series of non-lethal self-defense weapons demonstrate it’s pain compliance ability on Jon Ronson, writer of the book The Men Who Stare at Goats.
You can purchase the Predator from the inventor, Peter Brusso. (International orders gladly accepted and you can pay with PayPal.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The Men Who Stare at Goats Releases March 23, 2010 – The Limited Edition Predator Set with Signed DVD Now Available
Are you ready?
“The Men Who Stare at Goats” releases March 23, 2010 onto DVD and Blu-Ray.
If you’ve been wondering how to get one of those plastic things George Clooney used to beat on Ewan McGregor out in the desert, here’s your opportunity to own one!
Never seen the Predator in action? It was discussed in the documentary by Jon Ronson, "Crazy Rulers of the World". You can see a clip of the Predator being demonstrated here.
If you’re a die hard fan of the movie you might be interested in these NEW custom made holsters, made just for the Defender series! The holster makes the Predator easily accessible with an easy silent snap off feature.
Always know where your weapon is for those close encounters!
If you’ve been wondering how to get one of those plastic things George Clooney used to beat on Ewan McGregor out in the desert, here’s your opportunity to own one! Never seen the Predator in action? It was discussed in the documentary by Jon Ronson, "Crazy Rulers of the World". You can see a clip of the Predator being demonstrated here.
Always know where your weapon is for those close encounters!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Schedule Posterous Posts With SocialOomph
SocialOomph, previously known as TweetLater, is a productivity tool that I use on a regular basis. It allows me to save and control my tweets with ease. Since I started using it there have been many useful tools added, including the ability to schedule blog posts for WordPress, Tumblr and Blogger as well as any blogging platform that supports APIs for Atom Post, metaWeblog and Moveable Type.
SocialOomph has also recently implemented a free default URL shortener (dld.bz) and allows all users to review statistics. One less step in the process of tweeting.
Some features at SocialOomph are for Professional users, but if you are serious about your social networks or a professional blogger it is well worth being able to organize and distribute postings, RSS feeds and status messages in one place.
Since I've registered with Twitter there have been many related websites I've taken for a spin. SocialOomph is one that I've used almost since the beginning. The interface is user friendly and I've never had a problem. I highly recommend even just the basic features as a way of boosting productivity. Visit their front page for the very long list of tools available, many free, many more available to SocialOomph Professional users.
The following is a list of just the basic features:
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| Schedule tweets — Plan, set & forget |  | |
| Track keywords — Empower yourself | | |
| Extended Twitter profiles — Promote yourself | | |
| Save and reuse drafts — Save hours of typing | | |
| Send DMs to new followers — Automate | | |
| dld.bz URL shortening — Track your clicks | | |
| Follow those who follow you — Automate | | |
| Unfollow those who unfollow you — Automate | | |
| Vet new followers — Semi-automation | | |
| View @Mentions & Retweets — Efficiency | | |
| Purge your DM Inbox — Keep it tidy | | |
| Secure Twitter access — No password required | | |
| Personal status feed — Your own tweet engine | | |
| Respect StatusNet site limits — Be nice | | |
| Unlimited accounts — No charge | | |
Read more about updates and news at SocialOomph's blog.
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