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"March On for the Good of It"
The Cradle of Liberty- Philadelphia
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Does A Cat Hunt Mice...Is Washington Broke
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
"Right Wrong or Indifferent"
Develop and Design Destiny "Right Wrong or Indifferent"
5 Haiku You
Let the chips fall ...
give it your all
write a destiny
right a destiny
both are important
A short quote; from a man of honor who once told me first, and then he taught me...Play by your rules and "Do No Harm" Which I later added.
Personally it was a way to tap into the spirit and mind of learning and development.
Are you in touch with you...the divine that resides in the innerspaces of the who am I...?
This frame of mind is a blend of consciousness that lives on many dimensions. We all know that learning comes through the sense mechanism. Simple things like the eyes, ears, nose, taste, touch. And...
Life Long Learning is not new...but if your living in the passe' a trend which fades into and era. rattail combs, gericurls, highboy collars..which is and passe'.
However, if your interested into tapping into that lifestyle of wealth, love, joy and a mindset that endorses developing and designing a destiny that defines you. I know this could be shocking to hear this stuff.
Every bodies a teacher and a prophet on this or on that. "Which is true...there are many who present the truth on the competitive realm". The experience of learning and developed consciousness is not a step into the oh' la la. Believe it or not this stuff actually works.
When you put it into practice. Words have power...many people to day use them and really can't understand why things are not changing. Even though it would appear that they are doing the right things. If you need a cop. "Call one..." but if you need someone to help channel you into the best and brightest you can stand. Get a Coach a
SME (subject matter expert)...who has the experience and the know how.
Consultants and experts are a dime a dozen. I would be the first to admit. Every Consultant or Coach should give you a 1 Hour Trial with a no-charge, even if their fee is a premium.
First of all...and yes they may be all that, and a bag of chips...hell they may even have and A List of clients. Although that adds credibility but not always satisfaction. This is the age of new beginnings.
This wave of change is not just a universal understanding that nothing and no one should stay the same. Actually I would say that it is an imperative.
Unless you are progressing (positive outcomes)in any business, skill, craft or trade, you are starting to stink... You have a desire to change just don't know how...Seek out a change agent, a coach, a consultant. Read or listen to audio books, look at PBS but get a grip before its to late. Your future is your destiny...
Knowing something is not always growing in that thing, mindset or lifestyle. Being conscious is not always being in the spirit or in the harmony of the "Who Am I' It's not defined by your Job unless that's your priority. However, what will it be when you can no longer operate in that capacity?
This thought of thinking will allow you to be the director. And where you want to go, and how you plan or getting there. WoW, understand the dynamics of developing and action plan (POA) ...even if it never comes to bare fruit. It's a step in the right direction. A coach can help you get there...Today there is no excuse and not only is it a growing trend. Its also a Higher Order of Thinking.
Right Wrong or Indifferent.
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Monday, February 15, 2010
February Black History Month excerpt from Author A. Adar Ayria
Monday, February 15, 2010
Posted by A. Adar Ayira, Project Manager of the More in the Middle Initiative, Associated Black Charities, under Race
In 1926, when Carter G. Woodson first advocated for “Black History Week,” not only were the contributions of African descendants ignored, but American history was deliberately whitewashed (pun intended). Those responsible for writing what we now accept as the popular history of this country whitewashed the contributions of people of color, whitewashed the white-supremacist aspect of the country’s foundation and history, and whitewashed the generational impact—economic, legal, political, business—of those decisions.
In the time between 1926 to 2010, much has changed, especially as it relates to the laws and customs that upheld racial oppression. The change is undeniable and should rightfully be celebrated, even as we continue to live with the impact of the legacy of American Apartheid.
Finally, I would audaciously propose that we take care to contextualize the history of this country in a way that emphasizes thoughtful and inclusive context over American mythology. Let’s go deeper than the use of constant staples such as the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and others whose lives and stories only skim the surface of a vibrant and robust history and the meaningful contributions of African descendants in America.
Let’s stop framing their stories in a way that strips them of their essence and re-packages them in ways that negate the context of the times and the veracity of their causes.Let’s go deeper than re-working the history of African descendants and other people of color to ensure that they are a “comfortable” fit for a historical context that is viewed from the lens of American mythology (“land of the free, home of the brave,” “all men created equal,” and the like) and from the lenses and perspectives of those who have had and continue to have a clear bias and agenda in promoting and maintaining this mythology.
The fact that there is still a need for Black History Month instead of a wholesale incorporation of it in American History—from the lenses and perspectives of those who generationally experienced the “backside” of the American experience—speaks volumes about who we are as a country; how we (still) feel about the truth of our history; and how far we have, and have not, come.
The Dell's & Zeitgeist the movie 2 excellent pieces
Thursday, February 4, 2010
SO WHAT WHO ASKED? “Tea Party 2010”
SO WHAT WHO ASKED? “Tea Party 2010”
Not a lot of publicity or news coming in or going out of the Tea Party National Agenda. I have read some of the articles and discontentions that are coming from the writers of the movement. But what I have read is mainly from sources like CNN, PBS, Internet, and of course my email.
The Tea Party movement started, I thought to raise awareness and alert the American people. People, who felt that they were getting a raw deal from Washington and Capital Hill. Of course its not a real party but a grassroots organization that rose up out of contentions and over spending and the US debt created, by democrats, and republicans. However, when you look at the members who have been attending these functions, they're people who feel or are feeling like they've gotten a raw deal. Many are small business owners and just ordinary folks who have an allegiance to America. In which I am for a hundred percent. “Free Speech”
Some veterans, some retired, some who just feel that they have a right to there discontent. Right, wrong, agree or disagree. Granted, some of the people who “I believe” initially looked at the platform, thought that it was a good ideal. Yes ...lets' Get involved, let our government hear our voices. Although, the events that I have seen and tried to get an idea about. Seem to be all States Rights Issues. As and example: The California Water Rights debate issue for water for the farmers, and land developers. Even though the Secretary of the Interior issued a stop usage of water and actually taken away water rights for a few. Which included some growers and small land owners. “has been on going since the 90's” California water rights issues
My understanding of the problem and the history of water and water rights has been going on for a very long time. Warning had and has been given to farmers, and land owners for years. The use of water being restricted is not a new thing or a new problem for the State of California. Which is a State problem and a problem for the Federal Representation that represent California and its Governor . “Its not a Federal problem”
The Tea Party convention was marketed as an opportunity to bring Tea Party leaders from across the country together to network and support the movement's goals. But some see the high-ticket convention, organized by a for-profit organization, as contradictory to the group's bottom-up, grass-roots beginnings. [1] 1From a personal standpoint I see the Tea Party as a propaganda machine in spreading distrust , and further fractions within our political system and political affairs. ...and Not as a group who is raising the awareness of the poor leadership among the Legislature and Congress. Which mainly has to do with poor representation either in the State House of your State or your Federal Representations, Congressman and Senators.
It just shows how poorly we have educated ourselves and our children for the last 40 years. Its really a shame and a disgrace that many of the people who are swayed by hype, really don't know the politics of their own country. That is why we are in the place as a nation we are in now. Ignorance
Monday, February 1, 2010
What Does Politics Say! "The Blurry Line"
Narcotics: The Blurry Line
Narcotics can alter minds and ruin lives. Users are often stigmatized, even reviled. Many users end up in prison, yet there are some people who have won the right to take illegal drugs. Medical marijuana is legal in close to 25 States.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA
The ancient Egyptians used marijuana for medical purposes and Piaroa shamans in Venezuela have used the hallucinogen Yopo for healing and enlightenment. Up to 85,000 people are behind bars for marijuana offenses. In 1996, California became the first state to legalize marijuana – or cannabis – for medical use, when Proposition 215 was passed by popular vote. Prop 215 allows qualified patients to possess, cultivate, and consume marijuana with immunity. Up until 1937, you could buy marijuana from your local store or pharmacy. The 1937 Act taxed medical marijuana out of existence and by the 1960s all marijuana was illegal. Health insurance does not cover the purchase of medicinal cannabis. Oaksterdam University was established in 2007, and teaches students all aspects of what’s come to be known as the cannabusiness.
HOLY DRUG
During a part-shamanic, part-Christian religious ceremony, Amazonian shamans taught Santo Daime about the mixture of crushed caapi vine boiled with chacruna leaves that produces ayahuasca. He would later call the narcotic, daime. The active ingredient is Dimethyltriptamine (DMT) that is illegal in Brazil but legal in this part of the Amazonian forest because of its religious nature. Even children followers of Santo Daime are given small doses of daime that are carefully measured. In America, the active ingredient of ayahuasca is classed as a Schedule One drug. But since March 2009, it can legally be taken in America by Santo Daime followers because it is part of their religion and after American medical experts found no evidence that the drug caused the Daimistas any psychological damage.
SHOOTING GALLERY
Faced with a public health emergency with an increase in HIV in drug users using needles, the Canadian Federal Government created a place in Vancouver that allows addicts access to clean needles and give them a safe place to shoot up drugs.
Known as Insite, the government funded injecting clinic opened its doors in 2003. Insite provides everything an intravenous user needs to inject safely – clean needles, filters, sterile water, and alcohol swabs – everything but the drugs. According to one study, Insite clients are 70% less likely to share needles than other addicts in Vancouver. Insite also provides detox and rehab facilities.
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