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April 22, 2008
LisAnne is, without a doubt, one of the most engaging people I have had the pleasure to interact with on Tribe Net. I must say, LisAnne, we miss your participation for all your pet causes which you are so passionate about in the Activists Forum.... most important of which is the stem cell research issue. I hope you'll find the time to come back in the near future. You are truly a breath of fresh air.
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Bill www.billfarkas.com
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March 6, 2008
LisAnne's boundless energy, frequent expressions of optimism, will to fight forward, and tireless documentation and communication is a constant lesson and a comfort to me. I am extremely grateful for her presence on this network.
January 5, 2008
LisAnne is the type of friend that I look for. If you read my bio on Unconditional Love it explains what I look for.
November 20, 2007
LisAnne is a doll baby! Nice combo of Beauty, Brains,Caring and Funny!
She's like a desert cart...sweet on wheels!
I may be getting diabetic!
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T
October 30, 2007
An intelligent, kind, passionate and dedicated woman, with a big heart set in to make a difference with the stem cell research, and raising political awareness in all of us.
We need more women like you.
G-mo
October 30, 2007
For you, darling.
Every so often the mind centers itself in what was an elusive truth. The distractions of life disappear, the wonderful dust settles around you, and the oceanic motions of life seem to pause instantaneously in their place and then vanish. Suddenly an honest vision of clarity appears. It is through this focused lens of tangible tranquility that you can gaze upon LisAnne's inner radiant qualities in awe. Beyond your control, they leash your attention, and powerfully display obvious characteristics of this person's noblest qualities. Qualities fueled by enough inner fire-integrity that they are actually noticeably changing the world. It is like a large neon light in the cafe window that was once dark, is suddenly flickering on, and then is beaming at full glow with the accompanied hum. Everyone around can see it, and the message is more than understood. But only the brave can respond.
In the moments of enjoyably intense feeling I've shared with LisAnne, we have journeyed on a path to a place most don't know exists. Our emotionally exploratory expression of an appreciatory and at times...dare I say, romantic... manner are impacting enough to leave a lasting impression of a smile on my lips through the entire day.
Get to know this woman!
~ManofBliss~
July 13, 2007
doll face, you are the star! soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...oooooooo glad we made this connection!
Life expectancy has declined for many U.S. women, according to a joint study by the Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Washington.
Nearly one in five women had decline of life expectancy hold steady, starting in the 1980s.
About half of the 2,000 county units studied were poor, rural areas, and the decline was blamed on chronic diseases related to smoking, overweight and obesity, and high blood pressure.
Those worst affected by the downturn live in the south, the Appalachians, southern parts of the Midwest and areas of Texas.
“The fact that this is happening to a large number of Americans should be a sign that the US health system needs serious rethinking," said the study's co-author Christopher Murray, director of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington. Sources:Yahoo News April 22, 2008PloS Medicine April 22, 2008; 5(4):e66 (Free Full Text Article)
Dr. Mercola's Comments:
Considering the fact that life expectancy in the United States as a whole has actually risen by more than six years for women, and seven years for men in the same period of time (from 1961 to 1999), this study highlights the problem of poverty combined with unhealthy lifestyles, lack of preventive care and the exorbitant cost for mediocre health care.
An Unsustainable “Health” Paradigm
"There is now evidence that there are large parts of the population in the United States whose health has been getting worse for about two decades," said Majid Ezzati, lead author of the study. Well, let’s take a look at some of the financial reasons for this discrepancy.
According to the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) -- which tracks health care spending -- the U.S. national health expenditure (NHE) grew 6.7 percent in 2006 to $2.1 trillion ($7,026 per person), and accounted for a whopping 16 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Private spending, i.e. people paying out of pocket, accounted for 54 percent of the total NHE, or $1.1 trillion. Prescription drug spending increased by 5.8 percent that same year.
If we look back, based on SMS’ historical data, the national health expenditure in 1980 was $253.4 billion, or $1,100 per person, accounting for 9.1 percent of the GDP at the time.
And, looking at the historical picture in its entirety, U.S. health care costs have leapfrogged: DOUBLING about every seven years ever since 1960.
The study’s findings suggest that beginning in the early 1980s and continuing through 1999 those who were already disadvantaged did not benefit from any of the life expectancy gains experienced by those who were better off financially. The authors state that their results are troubling because the stated aim of the US health system is to improve the health of “all people, and especially those at greater risk of health disparities.”
So, on the one hand, Americans have been spending more and more money on health care over the past decades, yet the life expectancy of certain groups is going down. Clearly, the system is not designed to care for anyone except those who can afford to pay an arm and a leg for what little it does offer (because as I’ll show you later, wealthy Americans are still worse off than many in less affluent countries).
The researchers explain the decline in life expectancy in these worst-off areas as being primarily caused by a rise in a number of diseases, such as lung cancer, chronic lung disease, and diabetes.
Need I mention the sadly ironic fact that these are also some of the diseases that are completely preventable?
Diabetes, for example, is both preventable and treatable through simple, inexpensive lifestyle changes. But no, instead these people are led to believe they need drugs – which they can’t afford – and so nothing is done and they die prematurely.
What Does Health Care Spending Have to do With Longevity?
Amazingly, other countries manage to achieve longer life expectancies than the United States while paying a mere fraction of the U.S. healthcare cost per capita.
U.S. life expectancy is just under 78 years – one of the lowest life expectancies among developed nations. Lower than Cuba’s, and just marginally higher than the super power of Slovenia, according to figures from the United Nations.
So what impact does the U.S. health care spending have on Americans' life expectancy?
Apparently, not much!
And, quite frankly, it is this way by design, not by some bizarre fluke or mere stupidity.
High Time to Identify the Driving Force Behind U.S. Abysmal Health Statistics
Please understand that the drug companies are THE primary force behind the terrible health statistics of the U.S. This is not an accident at all, or some terrible oversight. This is by design.
If you haven’t been reading this newsletter that statement may come as a surprise, but from my perspective this is the unfortunate truth.
They have been able to control the U.S. Congress and manipulate it to pass just about any and every law they want. Once you understand how they control the government, you realize how they are diverting hundreds of billions of dollars for their hyperinflated drug prices. This goes into their own coffers; for their own good -- NOT for the good of the public. Not for the good of those in need.
It is this diversion of funding that is the primary reason why American health is so poor. If these funds were spent wisely and not stolen, there is no doubt in my mind the United States would lead the world in health stats.
This year the US will spend $2.5 trillion dollars on health care, but by 2017, health care spending is projected to exceed $4 TRILLION. This is largely due to the costs of drugs and surgery and a reliance on a medical system that treats only symptoms and never the cause of disease.
How To Survive in a Diseased Health Paradigm
So what can you do?
Simple.
Take Control of Your Health. You don't have to stand for this nonsense anymore, ever. Learn what you need to stop being deceived by drug company lies and deceptions. Tell your family, friends and neighbors, and be a beacon of light.
I am confident that with tools like the Internet, the days are numbered for the drug companies, and collectively we will defeat them. It is a massive David vs. Goliath battle, but there is no doubt in my mind that the victory will be ours.
There are a number of basic strategies you can use to avoid getting sucked into the current disease-care paradigm. Following these guidelines will be a powerful way to avoid premature aging, and improve your health in your old age so you can far exceed the U.S. national average life expectancy.
Eat a healthy diet that’s right for your nutritional type (paying very careful attention to keeping your insulin levels down)
Drink plenty of clean water
Manage your stress
Exercise
Sunlight
Limit toxin exposure
Consume healthy fat
Eat plenty of raw food
Optimize insulin and leptin levels
Get plenty of sleep
Maintain a Healthy Weight - If you are having problems with sticking to your diet then use the hypnosis program I recommend.
Related Articles:
Rising Obesity Rates Annihilate Previous Life Span Forecasts
Long Life: How to Beat Nature At Its Own Game
America Spends More For Mediocre Health Care Than All Other Nations
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It's Easy Being Green: Biofuels Go for a Spin
SOURCE: Flickr/gm_blogs Chevrolet General Manager Ed Peper announces the Corvette Racing team will use E85 ethanol fuel in the upcoming American Le Mans Series.
May 14, 2008
Auto racing may not seem like the most environmentally friendly form of recreation—but that could change. Eco-awareness in the motorsport world is growing, led by the American Le Mans series. The series—a particular type of racing based on endurance and sleek, one-seater aerodynamic cars—is pursuing several green initiatives, including the use of advanced biofuels and supporting the introduction of hybrid race cars.
Most notably, ALMS partnered with the KL Process Design Group of Wyoming to provide E-85 (85 percent ethanol, 15 percent gasoline) cellulosic ethanol for competing cars. Corvette Racing used their E85R ethanol for the first time in a series race in St. Petersburg, FL on April 5. While the ALMS is the first series to incorporate cellulosic biofuels, the IndyCar series switched to 100 percent ethanol last season.
The ALMS fuel is a second generation biofuel made from wood waste and non-food crops such as switchgrass. These biofuels produce more energy than is required to grow them, and highly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable production of these fuels also has the potential to fight poverty and lower energy costs.
"This is a groundbreaking achievement not only in motorsports, but also in the drive to relevant fuel technologies," said Scott Atherton, president and CEO of the American Le Mans Series, in a recent article. “Introducing cellulosic E85 racing ethanol to our series with one of our most noted championship teams does nothing but reinforce our commitment to be the global leader in green racing.”
At this year’s Detroit Auto Show, ALMS announced it is partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Energy, and SAE International to incorporate "green racing" principles into its 2008 racing season. The Series created a “Green Racing Challenge” competition for this season, complete with an award, that will encourage manufacturers to introduce and develop green technologies.
The technical rules of Le Mans already allow and even encourage Le Mans automakers to develop innovations, which influenced the development and use of biofuels in the series. As a result, manufacturers are constantly working on new technologies, such as an electric hybrid race car. These technologies can then hopefully be applied to consumer cars. The idea is that these innovations will enhance performance and fuel efficiency in cars while reducing ecological impact.
All this activity is catching the attention of Nascar, quite possibly the most popular form of auto racing. While still on the fence, Brian France, CEO of Nascar, says the sport is researching a move toward alternative fuels. Apparently it has become a high priority, despite the costs involved in changing the fuel lines for cars. The switch could potentially boost the popularity of alternative fuels among the sport’s giant fan base, and take a step toward creating a low-carbon U.S. economy.
For more information on the Center’s energy policies, including biofuels, please visit our energy and environment resource page.
To speak with our experts on this topic, please contact:
For print, John Neurohr, Press Assistant
202.481.8182 or jneurohr@americanprogress.org
For radio, Andrea Purse, Deputy Director of Media Strategy
202.446.8429 or apurse@americanprogress.org
For TV, Sean Gibbons, Director of Media Strategy
202.682.1611 or sgibbons@americanprogress.org
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Last week, more than 100,000 We members helped to protect the polar bear by signing our petition. We've delivered this message to the Secretary of the Interior.
But there is still time to show your support.
In the next 2 days, the Secretary must decide if the polar bear will be protected under the Endangered Species Act. We'll be collecting signatures for the next 24 hours, hoping to increase support for this precious animal. Click here to add your name right now.
Polar bears are tragic, innocent victims of global warming. Please sign our petition today to do your part for polar bears.
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The divine mother is an essential nurturing, life-giving energy. She represents the power of beauty, the power of intuition, the power of creativity, the power of compassion, and the power of love. In many Eastern traditions, this dynamic, potent energy is known as Shakti, which means feminine power. Keep Reading
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Steering by Starlight: Find Your Right Life, No Matter What!
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100 Questions from My Child
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”A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary.”
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Conscious Pet of the Month
This month we are pleased to announce a new Namasté feature – The Conscious Pet of the Month keep reading.....
The Divine Mother
Painting by Josephine Wall
In the magnificent month of May, we bring our awareness to the gifts of creation and motherhood, and we celebrate the loving souls who brought us into this world ― our mothers. Whether we were raised in Papua New Guinea or New York City, the energy of the divine mother made it possible for each of us to emerge from the field of pure potentiality into the manifest world.
This issue of Namasté honors the mother, the earth, and the goddess Shakti, a popular and powerful archetype that embodies the feminine aspect of creation. In Hinduism, Shakti is the divine mother who gives birth to and nurtures new life, whether a newborn baby, a brand-new relationship, a fresh idea, or a magical manifestation.
Although Shakti transcends the boundaries of gender, form, and race, she is called the divine mother because she’s considered the source of all creation. Shakti, a name that means “sacred force” or “creative principle,” represents the all-pervading energy that creates our universe and all the beings who occupy it.
In the Hindu pantheon, each of the major female deities possesses an aspect of Shakti’s energy: the goddess Parvati epitomizes the feminine energy of love, devotion, and protection. Saraswati, whose name means “the flowing one,” is the power that represents wisdom, learning, and musical expression. And Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, purity, and generosity. Without their divine energy, there would be no existence; without their nurturing love, there would be no tenderness and joy.
This month Namasté honors mothers, mothering, and motherhood in all its forms and energies. In his column, David shares insights of the divine mother in classic Indian philosophy, while Deepak explores the sacred feminine and its promise for humanity. The Chopra Center Spotlight features our senior Ayurvedic spa therapists, healing arts masters who embody the feminine aspects of nurturing care. As always, we’ve included a delicious recipe, words of wisdom, a meditation Q&A, and news about our upcoming events, including Renewal Weekend workshop in New York City. We hope you will enjoy this issue and we encourage you to share it with those you love by forwarding it to your friends, family, and co-workers.
We wish all the mothers in our readership the happiest of Mother’s Days!
In infinite gratitude,
The Chopra Center staff
P.S. Please share your comments, questions, and suggestions with us
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Meditation Q&A
Q: Will I need to meditate for a certain number of weeks ― or months ― before I can begin notice the benefits of my meditation practice?
A: From the first time you sit down to meditate, you begin to benefit. If you continue to meditate on a regular basis, transformation will unfold at whatever pace is most comfortable and appropriate for you. Some people notice benefits immediately, while others may meditate for weeks or months before they really see the changes. Sometimes our friends or family members notice how we’re changing before we do!
As long as you are meditating on a regular basis, transformation is happening. It’s like the process of bleaching a cloth in the sun . . . you repeatedly wash the cloth and let it dry in the sunlight. Each time, the material changes imperceptibly until the cloth is pure white.
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In The Happiness Prescription DVD, DEEPAK CHOPRA takes us on a journey that shows that by transforming our consciousness, as the Buddha did, and embracing altruism and compassion, we can find a way out of our own personal and planetary suffering.
He discusses modern research on what makes people happy and how happiness relates to health, wellbeing and overall success in life. Topics also include the Buddha's Four Noble Truths, the Eight-Fold Path to Enlightenment, and the Ten Keys to Happiness.
“Understanding Buddha's teachings and relating them to a contemporary understanding of consciousness helps us to see and deal with the hidden dimensions of our lives,” Chopra said.
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