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This beautiful single storey home is a 5 bed 4 bath detached villa which sleeps 10. The home has two separate living areas and a high end fully fitted kitchen with separate large family dining room, games room, flat screen TV's in all bedrooms and WiFi throughout. The pool deck benefits from a covered lanai with conservation view.
Seasonal Rental Rates
|Pool Heating
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|£237 / $269
|£305 / $345
|£331 / $375
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|£237 / $269
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|£331 / $375
|£34 / $42
Above rental rates include all local taxes. Pool heating recommended between October to April. For stays of less than 7 nights, will incur an additional cleaning fee included in quoted online price. 25% deposit required at booking with full payment made 10 weeks prior to stay
To read the full terms and conditions, please click here.
Florida Licence # DWE6312***full licence number is available on request
Seasons Explained
Our seasonal rates are set based on public and school holidays to suit both UK and USA dates - please see our yearly calendars by clicking Seasonal Rates Explanation which will open a new page showing which seasons apply to which dates.
Our fully air-conditioned accommodation consists of:
- Central heating / Air-conditioning for your comfort whatever the climate...
- 2 Master bedrooms with king sized beds & flat screen TV's
- 1 Master bedroom with queen sized bed & flat screen TV
- 2 Twin bedrooms, each with flat screen TV's
- 4 Bathrooms (3 ensuite)
- Family room with flat screen TV and DVD player
- TV viewing retreat with flat screen TV
- Dining room with table for 8 people
- Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar with 2 bar stools
- Breakfast nook seating 4 overlooking pool deck
- Laundry room with washer, dryer, iron & ironing board
- Large extended pool deck with heated east facing swimming pool & spa
- 4 Sun loungers and splendid conservation views
- Patio table with 6 chairs plus rattan sofa & chair
- Furnished to a high standard with exceptional high quality & comfortable beds
- Superb quality linens & towels provided
- Games room with pool table, air hockey, table foosball & darts
- Baby equipment including cot (crib) & Highchair
- High speed wireless DSL internet access throughout the villa & pool deck
- Free telephone calls to USA & Canada
- Gas BBQ can be provided at extra cost of $68 per week
- Maximum occupancy of 10 adults + 1 infant
Entrance Foyer
As you enter the villa you are greeted with a fabulous tiled hallway leading off to the dining room on the left and master bedroom 2 to the right. The hallway then leads onto the spacious family room beyond.
Dining Room
This beautifully decorated room with lovely views over the front garden offers a large dining table with 8 chairs and is ideal for large parties and formal dining. There is a direct access through to the kitchen & family room.
Luxury kitchen with granite counter tops and quality appliances has all the amenities including dishwasher, stove with oven, microwave, refrigerator & freezer with automatic water and ice dispenser, waste disposal, coffee maker, blender, toaster & kettle.
The breakfast bar provides informal dining with 2 bar stools.
Breakfast Nook
The pleasant breakfast nook with round table and 4 chairs, overlooks the pool deck and conservation views beyond.
Family Room
The comfortably furnished room with direct access & views to pool deck offers ample seating for 8 to relax and watch the large flat screen TV with DVD.
Retreat TV Area
The quiet seating area located between bedrooms 4 & 5 has confortable seating and a large flat screen TV, which is an ideal place to escape the buzz and excitement of the main living space, for some real relaxation time.
Master 1 Bedroom
The large master bedroom with it's wonderful views over the pool deck has been furnished with and a king sized bed, matching nightstands, chest of drawers, walk-in wardrobe off ensuite, flat screen TV, alarm clock and cordless telephone.
The connecting spacious en-suite bathroom has a large walk-in double shower, his & hers sinks and separate WC. We also provide a hair dryer.
Master 2 Bedroom
The second large master bedroom with it's wonderful views over the front gardens has been furnished with and a king sized bed, matching nightstands, chest of drawers, walk-in wardrobe off the ensuite, flat screen TV and alarm clock.
The connecting spacious en-suite bathroom has a large walk-in double shower, his & hers sinks and separate WC. We also provide a hair dryer.
Master 3 Bedroom
The third master bedroom has a queen sized bed, with matching nightstands, chest of drawers, flat screen TV, alarm clock and built-in wardrobe.
The ensuite bathroom with double walk-in shower, single vanity and WC.
Bedroom #4
This bedroom features twin sized beds with matching nightstand, chest of drawers, flat screen TV, alarm clock and built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom #5
This bedroom features twin sized beds with matching nightstand, chest of drawers, flat screen TV, alarm clock and walk-in wardrobe.
Family Bathroom
Both twin bedrooms are served by the remaining family bathroom. There is a bath with shower over, WC and built-in sink unit.
Laundry Room
The laundry room provides a washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing board and iron for your convenience - enabling you to keep your luggage light so there is plenty of room for all those bargain designer clothes from the excellent local outlet malls.
Games Room
The games room is equipped with a variety of activities for all ages and interest. With pool table, air hockey, table foosball and darts board - you will never have to complain that there is nothing to do
Pool & Spa
The large pool with extended east facing pool deck has tranquil conservation views. We have provided 4 sun loungers for your sun bathing comfort and a patio table with 6 chairs under the shady covered lanai. In addition there is a rattan sofa set - ideal for relaxing with a cocktail or beer.
For your relaxation after a hard day at the theme parks, why not endulge yourself in the bubbling built-in spa ?
The removable toddler screen is provided to prevent small children wandering into the unsupervised pool plus a pool-door alarm so you know your children are safe.
Inflatable pool toys are not provided due to health & safety reasons and legal requirement to sanitise them for guests. Guests can purchase their own cheaply from the local supermarket.
Rental Gas BBQ
For the ultimate in alfresco dining experience, we can provide a gas BBQ for $68/week - please request this in the booking form and we will ensure a clean BBQ with tools and full gas bottle is delivered to the villa.
WiFi Internet Access
We provide free high speed DSL WiFi internet access throughout the villa and pool deck.
Free US & Canadian telephone calls.
Baby Essentials
We can provide a cot (crib) & highchair for $15. Please request these items in the booking form.
Towels & Linens
All towels and linens are provided although we do ask that no linens be removed from the house. If you plan on travelling to the beach on either coastline, please bring your own beach towels or purchase them locally for very little money.
Electronic Keypad Entry
No need to get stressed on arrival - our villa has an electronic keypad entry system, so if you are delayed at the airport, you can get into the villa anytime of the day or night - no need to travel miles out of your way in unfamiliar territory to collect keys - just pull up on the drive, tap in the numerical code provided and your holiday can begin !!
Monitored Alarm System
Our home features a fully monitored alarm & smoke detector system for your security and peace of mind.
We also provide a safe for your valuables.
Responsive Management Company
Our villa is maintained by a very responsive and friendly management company located close to resort. This ensures that all our guests receive the most efficient, friendly and personal service 24/7.
Preferred Currency
We prefer payment in US Dollars, however if the booking has been made in BRITISH POUNDS we will convert into US Dollars at the prevailing rate, at the time of booking.
Rental Damage Insurance
In place of a security deposit, we charge a one-off $79 non-refundable insurance premium in addition to the rental costs quoted on the website. On confirming a booking we will add the premium to the money owed and advise of this by email.
Payment By Credit Card
Payment by credit card can be made through the US-based management company that will contact you for your card details. There will be a 3% processing charge added to your payment.
Distance to Clubhouse & Resort Facilities
Approximately a 6 minute walk to the excellent resort clubhouse and community pool.
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Ever thought that you'd love to host your own wine tasting, but that it's just too complicated? It's not. Read on for five tips that will help you put on the perfect tasting party.
Pick the right wines
You should love the wines that you present at the tasting. But, beyond that, the best wine tastings usually have some sort of common theme. It doesn't have to be complicated; it could be various wines from one region, one grape variety from different regions or even something as simple as a bunch of red or white wines that each come from a different country. Ultimately, tastings with a theme feel at once more fun and more enlightening.
… and the right food
A little food is necessary for a wine tasting, but you don't want to be eating a whole meal. Think classic wine pairing bites like cheese, cured meats and bread with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar. You can also keep plain items like crackers on hand to cleanse the palate between glasses.
Drink in the Right Order
The ideal order of the tasting should start at light and elegant and move gradually to an ending that's more robust and rich. Start with sparkling, then white, then rosé, then red and finally on to sweet dessert wines (if you're including them). Not only does this simply feel logical, it's also the best way for guests to really appreciate all the flavors without one wine overwhelming another.
Get your supplies in order
Pro tip: having a few basic wine gadgets on deck is one of the easiest things to forget, but will make a wine tasting run far more smoothly and feel far more professional. These are things like decanters for those richer reds, a consistent set of wine glasses and cups to act as personal spittoons.
Bring your info
Wine tastings are supposed to be fun at the end of the day, but people do want to learn something. Printing off some simple facts about the wines will take the pressure off you a little. Encourage conversation about the bottles and maybe even impress your guests a little!
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Former President Jimmy Carter was interviewed by CNN's Candy Crowley who questioned him on why he accused "an overwhelming portion" of tea party protesters and others that oppose current President Obama as racists. Jimmy Carter responded by denying he ever made such a claim. Several times Candy Crowley tried to ask President Carter to explain himself and each time President Carter denied he even said any such thing.
Am I hearing this right? The following video shows the portion of the video where Candy Crowley is interviewing President Carter and then at the end it shows a clip of what President Carter said. Truly amazing that He would have the audacity to lie on national cable television.
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NEW YORK (CNN) -- U.S. Airways is pressuring pilots to use less fuel, undermining their authority and possibly compromising safety, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Airline Pilots Association.
U.S. Airways says it wants pilots to balance an appropriate amount of fuel with rising gas prices.
Eight pilots and their union have filed complaints with the Federal Aviation Administration, accusing the airline of infringing on their authority and making them fly with less fuel than they feel is safe, said James Ray, a spokesman for the U.S. Airline Pilots Association.
The pilot in command of each flight determines the amount of fuel carried. FAA regulations state that each flight is required to carry enough fuel to reach its destination plus an extra 45 minutes' worth.
The eight senior captains say U.S. Airways singled them out for carrying 10 to 15 minutes of extra fuel above the FAA mandate and called them in for "fuel conservation training," Ray said.
Ray said the training amounts to "intimidation" and said the pilots feel it could place their licenses in jeopardy if they request extra fuel. Watch a report on the pilots' claims »
"Captains have been singled out for exercising their judgment on determining fuel loads for their flights," he said.
But a spokesman for U.S. Airways insisted the training is not punitive and denied the pilots' jobs were in danger.
"We are absolutely not employing intimidation tactics to pressure pilots into operating aircraft with unsafe fuel levels," Morgan Durrant said. "Safety is the number one priority in everything we do."
Durrant said the airline organized the paid, one-day training session to review safety practices and emphasize the need to use appropriate fuel levels in a time of necessary conservation. iReport.com: Are the skies still friendly?
Extra fuel makes the plane heavier, causing it to burn more fuel as it flies. A gallon of jet fuel weighs almost 7 pounds, and a large, twin-engine jetliner can burn hundreds of pounds of fuel an hour.
"Our arrival fuel amounts on average are more than twice the FAA minimum standards," Durrant said. "With the high price of oil, it is a balance between having enough to travel safely and also flying efficiently."
U.S. Airways said it will pay $2 billion more in fuel costs than it did last year.
In the complaint, the pilots said the training undermines their authority to determine how much fuel is necessary.
"If a pilot doesn't feel that a plane has enough fuel in it for the trip that he or she is about to make, then they have the discretion of not flying that flight," Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said Wednesday.
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The Presbyterian Youth Ministry is working to help churches better support youth workers.
In February an online survey was sent out to youth workers asking them two simple things: on a scale of one to ten how well they feel supported by their ministers, and what suggestions they would make to help their churches support them more effectively.
The idea for the survey came about after national Youth Director Matt Chamberlin ran a training session for intern ministers and found they were interested in knowing how to support youth workers in their charge. He figured the best way to find out would be to ask the workers themselves. "
The survey response was significant, showing that youth workers were keen to have their voices heard," says Matt. "There was a huge range of results. Some respondents said they were finding their churches amazingly supportive, others said they were finding things incredibly hard."
When it came to suggestions for how their churches could better support them, the range of ideas was also diverse. "We couldn't create a cookie cutter because each worker's needs were different," says Matt. "So the research encouraged church leaders to get to know their youth worker and how to support them personally. For example, some workers wanted more involvement from their minister, while others wanted more freedom."
Four things stood out from the results which Matt summarised as 'easy as ABCD'.
- Advocacy. Youth workers depend on ministers to get their voices heard. Where the minister is on board with the youth ministry he or she can inspire the church elders to be more involved.
- Be thankful. Youth workers need reminding that what they do is valuable. Saying thanks alone isn't effective. The thanks must be tailored to the person.
- Connecting. Helping youth workers connect young people into the congregation.
- Discipleship. Ministers should nurture and educate youth workers in skill and faith.
"The training ministers found it enlightening that the approach couldn't be the same for all youth workers," says Matt. "And interest in the findings spread. Many other ministers emailed to say they were interested in what we'd discovered. And I heard encouraging stories. For example, a minister in Wellington told me about a congregation member who'd read the research and said 'let's incorporate this into our church'. People took the research on board and saw its importance."
Another crucial piece of work the Presbyterian Youth Ministry has undertaken, along with leaders of other national denominations, is to develop an index of sustainable practices which help with youth leader vitality. It's a practical resource for churches to use and can be viewed and downloaded at the new website sustainablepractices.org.nz.
"We started the work early last year," says national Youth Manager Gordon Fitch. "We were in contact with Chris Curtis in the UK, one of the people behind the 'We Love Our Youth Worker' resource, and that's what we've pinned our work on."
However, there were substantial changes needed for the New Zealand context and Gordon and Amber Livermore of the Wesleyan Methodist Church were tasked with creating a uniquely Kiwi resource. First, they made the index open for any church to use rather than having an accreditation process as in the UK and the US. Second, they made another version of the resource for churches with volunteer youth leaders rather than paid workers.
"There are 200 Presbyterian churches engaged in youth ministry in New Zealand and only 70 of those have a paid youth worker," says Gordon. "So it was important to provide for the majority of churches who have voluntary youth leaders."
It was also necessary to recognise New Zealand's bicultural nature. So Michael Tamihere from the Anglican Church translated the documents into Te Reo Māori. The resource was then designed and loaded onto the website just before Easter. "It's early days but we've had excellent feedback from youth workers who've said it's really helpful," says Gordon.
There has been praise from overseas too, from Kenda Creasy Dean, a Professor at Princeton Theological Seminary. "The resource is about longevity," adds Gordon.
"It takes time to make a difference in young people's lives. The practices in the resource should encourage people to hang around longer. Churches just want to know what's best practice and support youth workers as best they can."
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Case of Juniper (16 Bottles)
16 pack case
Embrace the bold flavors of the great outdoors with this botanical blend, an effortless complement to your favorite spirit with hints of juniper berries, citrus, and rosemary. Pairs well with everything. Highlights flavors in botanical spirits, such as gin and vodka.
Each case contains 16 bottles. Bottles are 8.45 ounces.


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Word of mouth: How our tongue shapes our preferences, and why you should eat popcorn in the cinema
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Word of mouth: How our tongue shapes our preferences, and why you should eat popcorn in the cinema
Are you sick of banner ads, commercials, and brand names depicted everywhere? You might think this way of advertising is pointless since it will not influence you anyway. However, psychological research has identified how branding hacks into your mind and how you can prevent this. Think of the last time you interacted with a person wearing brand-name clothes. For instance talking with those "cool" people with the RayBan pilot-glasses, where you do not see their eyes but only this little... / more
The Media: Carriers of Contagious Information
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The Media: Carriers of Contagious Information
The media play a critical role in modern society because they are the carriers of information about how people behave. And, the evidence from social science is clear that information about others' behavior can have a contagious effect—leading observers to behave similarly, which can lead still more and more observers to conform (Cialdini, 2001). In the economic arena, marketing professionals understand how to harness this power. Television commercials depict crowds rushing into stores and hands... / more


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2 [Sketch: 6th); Gl[Glacier] next W[west] of Fairweather; Mt. Fairweather] 3 at Tongas abandoned village. Beautiful location at Dixon Entrance S[south] side. Found apples, Lonicera with black fruit Menziesii Red huckleberry salmonberry yel[yellow] & red – ripe most of fruit already eaten by main or bird – [or] squirrel In taking down totem pole a nest of Doug sqr[Douglas squirrel] or red [Even] found 2 of ½ grown young Caught & made into specimens of course. Sailed about 8 PM. July 27. Lovely morning The light dancing in Grenville Channel. Wright Strait Finlayson Reach? [Kulkurk]? Strait or Narrows, etc. Warm trees, warm yel[yellow] of Thuya, cupressus & Hemlock. Dark bluish green of most of the spruce – Sitka & Doug[Douglas]. Cedars mostly on shore At 8.30 anchored in Safety Cove for drinks on top deck Mighty lively & merry witty time. Sioux war dance by Cap [Captain] Kelly very effective. Laughter of Cap [Captain] Duran
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B i o g r a p h y
As a young, impressionable boy growing up in Scotland, my father, Robert gave me my very first guitar.
This very Fender Stratocaster has taken me, proudly, where I am today. I spent most of my teenage years trying to master the most complex and accomplished blues guitarists. Stevie Ray Vaughan being one of my favourites. BB King, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton and many more of these great blues Icons have inspired and driven me to pursue my career in music.
I decided to pack up my Strat and travel.
Doors have opened since I arrived in New Zealand.
I've been playing around the small town where I live, Wanaka, from all the bars and cafes to vineyards, weddings, functions and session gigs as a guitarist.
As I was a solo artist I figured I should beef things up a bit so I have accumulated an array of pedals, including a loop pedal, which has been some what visionary.
Since moving to New Zealand I have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with The Black Seeds at The Forsyth Stadium, Jimmy Barnes, Paul Ubana Jones, Swamp Thing and Salmonella Dub. As an artist, constantly striving to improve and develop my talents, every venture, gig, solo or band performance I am polishing and improving all the time.
Music is my passion, my drive.
I play a wide range of styles and whether it's a nice relaxing atmosphere or an upbeat one, I can create the mood for whatever you desire. I hope you like my page.
Any questions or quotes, please do not hesitate to contact me here or the below contacts.


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Sunday, February 3, 2013
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Welcome to Nicole on the Go! My bubbly blog that steps out of the plain old plain and into the zesty world of yours truly. From fashion faux pas' to long trips with no laws, Nicole on the Go features the amazing people, travels, discoveries and happenings in the world of me, Nicole Hodges, a true blue Texas blonde with a lust for life and a swanky sense of adventure. Grab a skinny cow sammy, warm up that scrolling finger and join the ride from the comfort of your own computer. It's really that simple! I mean... what more could one ask for?...
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Today Harlequin and Sarah Morgan are bringing you an insider's look at the next holiday-themed story from Sarah Morgan. When I visited the Harlequin headquarters in Toronto, I was amazed at all the various members of the staff who are involved in the creation of a book. The time that ... more >
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A couple of 5 Star reviews for THE EARTH SHIFTER from FuturisTrendcast readers
All the way to the bottom: Lada's tricks for the enjoyable ebook reading experience, and for tips on the easy ways to find Lada's books, or any book, on any country's Amazon site.
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Reader question: In what order should I read Lada's books?
Actually, you can read them in any order you like, or you can read them in the sequence suggested below. The list of books: 1 epic novel THE EARTH SHIFTER (104k words – 390 pages), 2 full-size novels: GOLD TRAIN and Stepford USA (about 69k words – 290 pages each), and 2 novelettes, Green Desert and Catharsis, which are smaller than novels (12k words – 30-40 pages each). It is also useful to check out book descriptions and reviews for each book on Amazon. Click on each book cover below to visit its Amazon page!
Accidental Spy Series:
GOLD TRAIN (Accidental Spy Russia Adventure) #2 – intense, revealing and fast-paced spy thriller & treasure adventure novel, Amazon bestseller 2012. STEPFORD USA (Accidental Spy Small Town Adventure) #1 – a lighter-toned mystery/thriller novel for cat and dog lovers, as well as lovers of truth and justice, humor and happy ends. Green Desert (Accidental Spy Iraq Prequel) #0 – short, but dramatic 'butterfly effect' read that makes you think about the world around us.
While you can certainly read just one or two Accidental Spy books, it helps to read these sequentially (#0 – #1 – #2) in order to better understand character development and follow the events. This series is united by the main heroine, the jet setting, truth-and-justice-seeking American journalist with Russian roots, Jade Snow, and several other characters. Other than that, each adventure is different. Please read synopsis below to decide whether you would like to read all of these, or just the ones to which you are most drawn.
Earth Shifter & Earth Keepers:
THE EARTH SHIFTER – consistently reader top-rated. Prophetic, mystical adventure/thriller. The main book of this series (more books are projected, but no dates as of now), it is Lada's depository of mystical knowledge and visionary wisdom – her cornerstone novel. Set in Moscow, Lake Baikal, Siberia, New York and Princeton, as well as the mystical realms of Heaven and Earth, this book is filled with spies and clandestine global agendas, adventures and drama, shamans and higher consciousness prophecies. Much can be said about this book; however, it's better to actually read it!
Catharsis (Legend of the Lemurians), Earth Keepers #1 – a short, but cosmic in action & feel, mystical adventure. Written as a brief, alternative history prequel and companion to The Earth Shifter. Earth Keepers share the higher wisdom and altruistic feel of The Earth Shifter. More books will be added to this mini-series of novelettes eventually.
For more on each book, please read synopsis and stats below. International buy links can also be found below.
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A Prophetic Mystical Thriller – Top-rated
THE EARTH SHIFTER in itself is Earth's record-keeper, a warning, and a prophecy.
Prophecy of the Key: "Every time human civilization reaches a crucial threshold, the Key of Destiny appears to open the coveted door into the future of unheard potential for humanity. It has happened before…and it is about to happen now. Except the new Key is unique and precious, even by the Cosmic Key of Destiny standards. Its perilous path is fraught with mystical discovery and mortal danger, as many powerful and ruthless forces line up to prevent the Key from fulfilling its destiny."
Comet of Karma tasked with destroying a failing civilization… Earth Keepers agonizing over the ultimate decision…. Protectors risking their lives to keep the world intact… Global conspiracy attempting to usurp power on Earth… Old spy organization with a secret human weapon… Shifters, with power over mind, matter, time, and space… And three teenagers, two of whom are born to become the all-important Key of Destiny, if they succeed in keeping their souls uncorrupted, and if they manage to come together before it's too late!
Major themes: 1. Massive conspiracy to control the world by a group of powerful and ruthless individuals who remain in the shadows, except their pointmen, CIA boss and a Russian oligarch; 2. Remote Viewing and Russian Intelligence; 3. Time travel and Siberian shamanic powers; 5. Underworld populated with mysterious beings whose true power and motives are unknown.
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CATHARSIS (Legend of the Lemurians)
Karma can be a beautiful maiden or a bitch… Where was the mysterious Lemuria? How was it related to Atlantis? What were the secret origins of humanity?
This metaphysical fantasy/sci-fi novelette is a prequel/companion to THE EARTH SHIFTER, and first in the new mini-series. As the red planet Catharsis faces its destruction, the race of the Lemurians is saved from the catastrophe by the goddess Mu and taken to their new home, Earth. We follow the altruistic adventures of Morf, the leader of the young Lemurains both on Catharsis and as the nebulous inter-dimensional craft brings him and his tribe to the promised land, later dubbed Lemuria. In the following books we'll also meet the neighboring race of Atlanteans and witness the appearance of the first Earth Keepers, leading the mini-series to its explosive conclusion.
This top-rated read, containing powerful and timely messages, is great for most readers. While the majority of readers are adults, teens 12 and up are also invited to check it out.
Genre: visionary/metaphysical, fantasy/sci-fi, alternative history. 11,000 words, 32 pages
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GOLD TRAIN (Accidental Spy Russia Adventure)
Today: Jade Snow, international journalist and stay-at-home mom turned spy extraordinaire, travels to Russia to reconnect with the half-forgotten country of her ancestors and investigate tantalizing mystery of the Gold Train. Instead, she lands in the midst of a deadly international conspiracy threatening to change the fate of one of the world's most powerful nations, and finds forbidden love that she had never looked for. Embroiled in a net of intrigue, secrets and royal glamor, and refusing to be a pawn in a struggle of forces beyond her control, Jade must choose between her worst friends and best enemies… and the world's future just might depend on her choice!
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STEPFORD USA (Accidental Spy Small Town Adventure)
Not all conspiracies are global; some are well-hidden in small towns with perfect facades…
Genre: women sleuths, mystery/thriller, action/adventure, a bit of paranormal/metaphysical. 70,000 words, 292 print pages
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GREEN DESERT (Accidental Spy Iraq Prequel novelette)
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***** 5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good and Very Interesting Story!, October 1, 2014
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Very good and interesting story! We know nothing about Russia here in the West, now do we? So this is a great book, and her other books for that matter, to learn more about the history of this immensely big and unknown land!
Next to history this book is about Shamanisme, Mind control, Remote Viewing, and Esoteric and Karmic issues, so very interesting for those who are, or not, familiar and/or interested in reading about all these fascinating topics!
Very well done, Lada Ray, I'm looking forward to the next installment!!
I very much enjoyed the Earth Shifter.. but where's part 2?!?! or do we have to live it first?
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I just wanted to comment on your all absorbing books! You cured me of ' I can't read another book..'! I devoured them with joyfull suspence and abundance! Well written, the story lines completely had me captivated. My father, being involved in the second word war in Russia (he always said he was very grateful he never had to kill any person while in Russia) he always used to say how precious the Russian people were, without ever saying anything more.. I grew up appreciating Russia without knowing why. Maybe I'm beginning to understand that better now due to your wonderful descriptions and expressions in your books. Now I want to travel to Russia!! Thank you Lada Ray! Blessings to you …! When can we read Dragon Gate?
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By Kimberly Yosko
SAN ANTONIO—Julie Perales, a senior, was a child when she first decided to start an Earth club.
"I was really little," Perales said. "I [told my mom] 'I want to do an Earth club' and she was like, 'Ok.' She put an ad in the newspaper, and that was really sweet."
When Perales came to Our Lady of the Lake University, however, she realized there was something missing: places to recycle.
"I lived in the dorms, and I would take boxes and I would put signs on them that said 'Recycle', because in the dorms, there are no recycling [bins]. I wanted to reduce the waste that we produce that can be recycled," Perales said. "I had the ideas the same year that I was recycling."
Now, Perales' dream of an Earth club is coming true. The OLLU Earth club was approved over the summer and is now an official club with a total of 20 members.
Perales will only see the beginnings of her new club since she graduates in December.
However, her goals for the club go beyond her graduation. She hopes that what she begins will help the OLLU community "go green" in the years to come.
"I want to [get] more recycling bins and get a community garden," Perales said. "A lot of people want to collaborate. That would be cool. People want a garden. I think that would be fun for the community."
Even after Perales graduates, her Earth club will continue to benefit OLLU.
"I think it will benefit our school by bringing it together through something we can all support," Perales said. "I think, no matter what, we all have to share, and a lot of people can really get behind that cause."
Perales hopes that her Earth club will bring a better awareness of how people can keep the Earth "green".
"I think it will benefit the Earth [by] making people more conscious," Perales said.
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Extreme sports are becoming more and more popular by the day. Many athletes and sports enthusiasts have been seen making the switch to certain extreme sports for a new career. From its name, it's pretty clear that anyone planning on practicing an extreme sport would need to have the least amount of athletic experience to be able to practice such activities. Extreme sports can be pretty risky at times, but for people with athletic backgrounds, fit bodies, and the right form of training, it can be very thrilling. There are many types of extreme sports out there for those who are interested to take part in a new challenge and dare to test their athletic abilities in something new. But to know which extreme sport to head towards, one must firstly understand extreme sports and work with their own individual athletic background.
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Understanding Extreme Sports
Extreme sports consist of different types of physical activities which are known for being slightly more risky than usual athletic sports. They can be practiced by people who have previous athletic background as they would have the experience and fitness required to do the sport and train using its equipment. So for example, if someone used to play soccer, they would be used to training with soccer equipment which would help them gain speed and general fitness. This would be of great help to them when it comes to trying out an extremely physical activity as a result of their athletic background.
Types of Extreme Sports and What You Should Try
Practicing an extreme sport is intense work, but not all extreme sports are equally intense or risky. There are a number or extreme sports out there that suit different people with different athletic backgrounds. It all depends on physical fitness and compatibility. If you have a background in gymnastics you would find it easier to practice certain kinds of extreme sports which people who have experience in basketball for example might. There are a number of popular extreme sports options available for different athletic backgrounds.
This particular type of extreme sport is quite popular among the youth of different countries. It usually takes place in urban places where the landscape can aid in the skating activities or where there are half pipes that can add a little challenge to the sport. Skateboarding is all about balance and requires a great deal of training. So, if you have an athletic background that has trained you in balance, something like gymnastics or other skating sports, this might be a great entry point for you into the world of extreme sports.
Mountain biking
This extreme sport is made for lovers of speed and thrill. Mountain biking, also commonly known as "downhill mountain biking," is all about performers riding full suspension mountain bikes and racing with them down steep mountains. The steeper the terrain route the more extreme. This sport requires a person with a lot of fitness and physical capabilities that would allow them to defeat gravity and enjoy the adventure.
Base jumping
If flying like a bird is something that you might have fantasized about at some point, then this extreme sport would be perfect for your taste. Base jumping is a form of free falling off a concrete structure using wingsuits. It's usually practiced around bridges and suburban areas with large bodies of water or around canyons. It's definitely not a sport for the faint hearted. Previous athletes wanting to practice base jumping would need to have an overall high level of fitness, but most people with any athletic background can easily train for this sport and master it quickly.
Wave surfing
If your athletic background involves any kind of water sports, then wave surfing could work great for you. Just like most extreme sports, wave surfing requires a great deal of balance and fitness. Surfers wait for the perfect waves to ride for long periods and train for years to master the sport. It's perfect for a dedicated athlete who's looking for their next challenge.
Rock climbing
Unlike the usual climbing sports, rock climbing gets extreme with the climbers not using any ropes to tie them to the ground or the structure they're climbing. Rock climbing would be perfect for people with an athletic background which has enabled them to build and use their upper body muscles on a regular basis. Climbers use their upper body strength to fix the climbing equipment like axes in the structure they're climbing, whether it's simply rocks on a mountain or even ice, and off they go. The higher and steeper the structure is, the more extreme this sport gets. It is definitely a sport for adventure lovers and for someone who does not fear gravity and is willing to take on some risks. But just as the case with any other extreme sport, it requires a good deal of training before you can start climbing even if you have previous athletic experience and a healthy fit body.
Getting started with Extreme Sports
Practicing an extreme sport takes a lot of work. Even if you have an athletic background of any kind, in order to get started with an extreme sport, one has got to do some research and train for some time in advance of practicing their chosen extreme sport. Try to start with some overall fitness exercises then move on to do more specific exercises to help you with your chosen sport.
Young people and those of different athletic backgrounds are now moving more and more towards practicing extreme sports. It's an exciting new way of getting fit and enjoying a little bit of extra adventure and thrill. But just like any other form of sports, it requires a great deal of training and regular practice. Extreme sports are full of risks. And people who intend to practice them should be aware of such risks before starting. Make sure you do lots of research and speak to professionals in any sport you plan to take part in before doing so. And don't forget that all types of extreme sports are made for fun seekers, so try to enjoy what you choose to practice.


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A breathtaking panorama
The Evettes cirque has to be one of the most beautiful glacer corries in the Alps. Located above Bonneval sur Arc, at the far end of the Haute Maurienne valley, it is surrounded by summits that offer their southern slopes to neighbouring Italy.
The peaks of Albaron (3,638m), Petite Ciamarella (3,549m), Grande Ciamarella (3,676m) and Pointe de Bonneval (3,321m) are strictly reserved for mountaineers but the walk from the Evettes refuge to the bottom of the glaciers is perfectly accessible, even for families!


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Yellow heart train moves to Cross River State
MTN Foundation, through its Yellow Heart Initiative, continues its partnership with state governments in the fight to reduce maternal and infant mortality in the country. In this vein, the Cross River state government played host to the initiative, hosting the Yellow Heart health forum aimed at sensitizing mothers and the general public about the issues facing maternal healthcare, and the various policies implemented in the state to reduce maternal and child mortality.
Expressing appreciation to MTN Foundation at the health forum, Wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Dr Linda Ayade commended the MTN Foundation for the Yellow Heart initiative and other impactful projects commissioned by the Foundation in the state. "The MTN Foundation deserves to be hugely commended for initiating several interventions in the state particularly in the area of health. The donation of the Y'ello Doctor mobile clinic, the donation of a hemodialysis center and the renovation of the post-natal ward at the general hospital are among the several impactful initiatives of the MTN Foundation in the state and we are sincerely grateful".
Speaking on MTN Foundation's decision to support the Cross River State Government on this initiative, Director, MTN Foundation, Mr Dennis Okoro said that the Foundation is sensitive to the plights of members of the community where it operates "we are very sensitive to challenges within our society, It is against this backdrop that the Foundation created a mandate to spend towards improving the state of healthcare, education and economic empowerment" He said.
Activities in Calabar culminated in a Walk for Life on Saturday, kicked off by the wife of the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Mrs Omotunde Esu. She called for mothers and pregnant women to visit hospitals and take advantage of the free healthcare services for mothers, provided by the state government.
MTN Foundation has partnered with the Ministry of Health on multiple projects related to this cause including the Maternal Ward Support project which has facilitated the renovation of 24 maternal wards across the country, the 'Y'ello Doctor' project which deployed 6 mobile clinics supporting the medical needs of mothers and children commissioned in six states. Apart from Cross River, 5 other states; Ogun, Oyo, Kaduna, Niger and Abia have been selected for the first leg of the MTN Foundation Yellow Heart initiative.
Here are some pictures of the Cross River health forum and Walk for Life:


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Drill downed: I must eat crow about the magazine Drill, which I predicted would not last past a prototype issue. It actually survived for two more issues before folding (third item). The five regular readers of the rexblog may recall that Drill was the magazine that raised my jingoistic dander when its publisher was quoted as saying, "The UK is way ahead of the U.S. in customer publishing. The quality of the creative in the U.S. is far behind."
As I am a proud resident of the friendliest city in America, I will not end this post in the way I am tempted. It wouldn't be neighborly. However, this does remind me of the potential for eating (and serving) of crow a weblog provides one.
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New Shop – Wizard's Eye – lands in Eagle
Eagle has a new, unique shop to check out with shelves full of crystals, collectibles, pins, wire wraps, incense, apparel, local art, piercings, hats and metaphysical supplies.
Owner Josh Harkay launched his business in Gypsum but needed more space, so a move was necessary. Harkay has filled his space with many items that have been requested directly from customers. Harkay grew up in the valley, moved to California for a while and is now back.
"Once I was gone, I realized how much I loved it here," said Harkay.
Many customers ask Harkay what the name "Wizard's Eye" means.
"It means what you want it to mean," he said. "To me, it means looking inward — into yourself, instead of out in the world for answers. Be the change you want to see."
Harkay firmly believes in good karma and treating people with love and respect. He often gives things away in his shop if he thinks someone really needs a particular object. He believes in boosting the spirits of everyone that enters his store.
"Everyone has something to offer," said Harkay. "Many times they are allowing things to hold them back that shouldn't."
The shop also helps local artists show their work. The focus is the little things. Call 970-471-6858 for more information and like the Wizard's Eye Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wizardseye970. Wizard's Eye is located off of Chambers Avenue in the old Eagle Valley Printing spot. Hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.


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Jesus' Marriage to Mary Magdalene: A Historical Fact!
In the Boston Globe (December 4, 2014) columnist Alex Beam sort of reviews my new book The Lost Gospel: Decoding the Ancient Text that Reveals Jesus' Marriage to Mary the Magdalene that I wrote with New Testament scholar Barrie Wilson. It's not actually a review. It's more a series of insults that end up with the statement: "Let's let Jesus be Jesus, and proceed about our business." Speaking of "business", what Beam is upset about is the "Jesus-Mary Magdalene Wedding-Industrial Complex". In other words, all those involved in digging up the Jesus of history are in it for the money. In contrast, I guess, the various Christian churches are not in it for the money. They are just interested in poverty and the truth.
Beam is not alone in being upset. Our book has caused a worldwide theological firestorm, including demonstrations in India. As expected, the naysayers slammed the book even before reading it, but this time their reactions – like Beam's – are more over the top than usual. I was even the butt of one of Bill O'Reilly's attacks and have challenged him to an on-air debate. Frankly, he doesn't have the knowledge or the guts to accept.
I think the reason for all this negativity is that the proof for the historical marriage between Jesus of Nazareth and the woman known as Mary the Magdalene has become overwhelming.
Barrie Wilson and I base our findings on a 1500-year-old manuscript written in Syriac (Christian Aramaic) and housed in the rare manuscript section of the British Library in London. But the fact is that besides this latest revelation, everything – everything – points to a marriage, and nothing – nothing – argues for Jesus' celibacy. The only thing that argues for Jesus' celibacy is 2000 years of theological bullying. This may come as a shock to most people, but the fact is that none of the four Gospels say that Jesus was celibate. The Gospels call Jesus "Rabbi" (Matthew 26:49, Mark 10:51, John 20:16). Rabbis, then as now, are married. If Jesus wasn't married, someone would have noticed.
The greatest promoter of celibacy for Christians was Paul. Why was he so worked up about celibacy? On every matter of Jewish law – and Paul was a Jew originally called Saul – Paul was lax. He threw out Kosher laws, ignored Sabbath observance and prayed that the hands of ritual circumcisers shake so that they cut off their own penises when they perform circumcision (Galatians 5:12). Only when it came to sex Paul was more severe than Moses and Jesus put together. Why? The answer may lie in Paul's background.
As everyone knows, Paul is called "Paul of Tarsus" because he came from Tarsus, an area of modern-day Turkey. What people generally don't know is that in Tarsus of Paul's day they worshipped a god named Attis. Perhaps not coincidentally, Attis was a dying and resurrecting god. He was called "the Good Shepard", and his earliest depictions show him with a sheep across his shoulders. These are all images that were later borrowed by Paul's version of Christianity. Put simply, Paul's Jesus looks a lot like Attis.
Attis had a great love in his life, Cybele. On their wedding night, Attis decided to make the supreme sacrifice and offer his testicles on the altar of his love. He surprised his virgin bride by castrating himself. This idea was a big hit in the Tarsus of Paul's day. Attis' priests, the Galli, would imitate their god by driving themselves into a holy frenzy, emasculating themselves and offering their testicles as holy sacrifices. Not surprisingly, this once-popular religion died out. For his part, Paul didn't promote literal castration – although some early Pauline Christians e.g., Church Father Origen, did castrate themselves. In the spirit of Attis, Paul advocated abstinence and celibacy, even in marriage (e.g., "it is good for a man not to touch a woman", 1 Corinthians 7:1). When arguing for celibacy, you would think that Paul would invoke Jesus as an example – but he doesn't. Never once does Paul argue that Christians should be celibate, because Jesus was celibate. Not once! Put differently, the entire New Testament is silent on Jesus' marital status, which argues in favor of a married Jesus because, after all, the norm was to marry.
If one looks at the Gospels without Attis-colored Pauline glasses, there are many, many hints that Jesus was married. Specifically, after the Crucifixion, the Gospels agree that it was Mary the Magdalene who went early Sunday morning to wash and anoint Jesus' crucified body, and to prepare it for burial (Mark 16:1). People have a quaint idea that ancient Jews in Jerusalem went around "anointing" each other. They didn't. What the Gospels are telling us is that Mary the Magdalene went to Jesus' tomb to wash and prepare his body for burial. That's the Gospels, not me. Then and now, no woman would touch the naked body of a dead Rabbi, unless she was family. According to the Gospels, Jesus was whipped, beat and crucified. No woman would wash the blood and sweat off his private parts unless she was his wife.
Besides the canonical Gospels, there are the so-called "Gnostic" Gospels. The Gnostics – or "wisdom seekers" – were an early branch of Christianity, whose origins we don't know. What we do know is that they represent the losers in the Christian orthodoxy game. Pauline Christians won, the Gnostics lost. But the Gnostic Gospels have as much claim to legitimacy as the canonical Gospels. Until recently, we had almost no Gnostic Gospels to refer to. Why? Because after the 4th century, the Church burnt their Gospels and the people who believed in them.
In 1947, in Nag Hammadi, Egypt, the Gnostics got their revenge. At that time, several of their Gospels were found hidden in jars. One is called The Gospel of Philip, the other is called The Gospel of Thomas. These Gospels match another find: in 1896, in Akhmim in upper Egypt, a Gnostic gospel called The Gospel of Mary was also discovered. The Gnostic Gospels all tell the same story – Jesus was married. More than this, for them his marriage and sexual activity was more important than his "passion" in Jerusalem. Simply put, they were more interested in his passion in bed than in his passion on the cross.
As for Mary the Magdalene, with respect to Jesus, the Gnostic Gospel of Philip calls her by the Greek terms koinonos and hotre. These terms have traditionally been translated as "companion". What they really signify is a "sexual partner". They explicitly refer to heterosexual intercourse. So why didn't this tradition of a married Jesus survive? The answer is simple: as stated above, the Orthodox Christians tortured and killed those Christians who had a different view of Jesus. For example, in the early 13th century, the Cathars of southern France believed in a married Jesus. They argued that they were preserving a more authentic version of Jesus than the Catholic Church. The Church disagreed with them and, at the end of the day, the Catholic Church won the argument. How? By burning all Cathar books and murdering a million Cathars. Not surprisingly, we don't have a lot of Cathar Gospels to reference when arguing for a married Jesus.
So even before the discovery and translation of our Lost Gospel, a careful reading of the canonical Gospels leads one to conclude that Jesus was married. More than this, a married Jesus conforms to the Jesus of the Gnostic Gospels.
But what about the archaeology?
Every few years, something emerges from the archaeological community which bolsters the idea of a married Jesus. And every time something important is discovered, an unholy alliance of Pauline Christians and frustrated archaeologists forms in an attempt to debunk the find. According to these people, by definition, absolutely no archaeology that may be Jesus-related can possibly be authentic. Some examples:
In 1980, in Talpiot, just outside of Jerusalem, archaeologists discovered a 2000-year-old burial tomb. In the tomb there were ten ossuaries i.e., limestone coffins. Six of them were inscribed. One of them had the Hebrew/Aramaic name "Jesus son of Joseph" scratched on its side, another "Maria", yet another – "Yose" (Mark 6:3, Matthew 13:55)– a nickname referred to in the Gospels as belonging to one of Jesus' brothers. A fourth ossuary was inscribed with the name "Matthew" and a fifth – the only one in Greek – with the name "Mariamene", a Greek version of "Mary" associated in all of Greek literature with one woman only – Mary the Magdalene. Even more disturbing for Pauline Christians, a sixth inscribed ossuary – apparently of a child – had the name "Judah son of Jesus" carved on it.
So what happened with this paradigm-shifting discovery? Nothing! Between 1980 and 1996 no archaeologists even reported the find. It took my 2007 documentary, The Lost Tomb of Jesus and my co-authored book, The Jesus Family Tomb to propel the find onto the headlines. And what was the world's reaction? Again, nothing. In the spirit of The Life of Brian, according to the scholarly consensus, the tomb must have belonged to another Jesus and two other Marys. After all, if you believe that Jesus is God, God doesn't have a coffin, certainly not a wife and not a child that could've resulted from their sexual union. Like Attis, Jesus couldn't have had sex.
Recently, Prof. Karen King of Harvard Divinity School brought to light a Coptic papyrus where Jesus explicitly refers to his "taaimi", which can only be translated from the Coptic as "wife". How was this revelation met? With derision and accusations. Prof. King was accused of being a naïve woman who fell for a fraudulent document. Despite dozens of tests and at least half a dozen world experts that attest to the authenticity of the find, the so-called "Jesus Wife Papyrus" has been tarred with controversy e.g., The Atlantic, and dismissed as a fraud.
The point of all this is that if you refuse to look at the evidence, you'll never see any evidence. But if you open your eyes, everything – archaeology, papyrology, social anthropology and the Gnostic and even canonical Gospels – points in one direction: a married Jesus.
This brings us to our "Lost Gospel". It appears to be a 6th century Syriac (Christian Aramaic) text that is a translation of an earlier Greek text (4th or 3rd century) that Prof. Barrie Wilson and I believe preserves a 1st century tradition. The text, in the rare manuscript section of the British Library for the past 160 years, is ostensibly about the biblical Joseph, of multi-colored coat fame, and his obscure wife Aseneth. But in the Syriac community from which this Gospel emerged, "Joseph" was a stand-in for Jesus, and Aseneth, "had many children by the Crucified" (Hymn 21 of Ephrem the Syrian). Clearly, we are dealing with a very thinly encoded text, preserving a Gospel that would otherwise have been destined for the bonfire.
In our text, Joseph – a.k.a Jesus – is identified with the sign of the cross traced in blood. Some have argued that this manuscript does not refer to Jesus. If so, why the sign of the cross? Why the blood, and why is he explicitly called the "Son of God"? As for Aseneth, our manuscript depicts her as living in a "tower". This links her directly to Mary Magdalene. The Hebrew for "tower" is "Migdal", hence Mary the Magdalene. It's not her last name, folks. It's a title. It means "Mary the Tower Lady".
In our lost gospel, she is depicted as a Galilean Phoenician priestess that abandons idolatry after meeting and falling in love with Jesus. They marry, but she's not simply "Mrs. Jesus". She is a partner in redemption referred to as the "Daughter of God" and "The Bride of God". Our lost gospel states that Jesus and Mary had two children and it witnesses to the idea that, for their earliest followers, Jesus and his wife Mary were co-deities embroiled in the politics of their times. It even calls the wife, "The Mother of Virgins". Meaning, the original "Virgin Mary" was the wife, not the mother. If that's not enough, the text refers to The Tower Lady – not to Paul – as the founder of the Church of the Gentiles i.e., the first Apostle to the Uncircumcised. Finally, it states that the "Bridal Chamber", not the cross, was the most important ritual of early Christianity.
For their part, Pauline Christians can continue to have faith in a celibate savior who is divorced from his family, his people and his times. But for the rest of us, non-Christians and Christians alike, the lost gospel represents the resurrected testimony of a community once thought dead – the earliest Gnostics. These people seem to have preserved a narrative closer to the Jesus and Mary the Magdalene of history. It's time that we reacquaint ourselves with their Jesus and their Mary, a Galilean Rabbi and his gentile Phoenician wife.
For me, the most important revelation has to do with a foiled plot on Jesus and Mary the Magdalene's lives, about 13 years before the crucifixion. If our historical sleuthing is correct, this text is a Gospel before the Gospels and it returns Jesus to the historical context from which Paul removed him. At long last, we can liberate the historical Jesus from the theological one. After 2,000 years of theological coercion, it's time that we "let Jesus be Jesus."
A shorter version of this article appears on Huffington Post where it has already garnered 33k Likes: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/simcha-jacobovici/jesus-marriage-to-mary-th_b_6225826.html?1417017543
The companion documentary "Bride of God" is part of a four-part series called "Biblical Conspiracies" which will air on Discovery Science US on December 14 and 21, Discovery Worldwide in January and on Vision Television in Canada in February.


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The quickest way to cook a sweet potato dinner also might be the tastiest
You can kick off sweet potato season at your house with this stir-fry, and if you hadn't thought of using them that way before, you have company.
Here, they take on the savory flavors of the quick sauce; cut and cook them as directed — a little shy of fully tender and with edges for crisping — and you'll get the benefit of their natural sweetness as well.
There's not much to prep in this recipe, but I would suggest taking a few minutes to first shred fresh cabbage as an accompaniment. It adds a welcome crunch and keeps this meal in low-carb territory.
Serve with thinly sliced green or Napa cabbage.
Adapted from "Sweet Potatoes: Roasted, Loaded, Fried and Made Into Pie," by Mary-Frances Heck (Clarkson Potter, 2017).
2 or 3 large cloves garlic
2-inch piece fresh ginger root
3 scallions
1 pound sweet potato
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon sugar
6 ounces ground pork
1 tablespoon canola or grapeseed oil
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Mince enough of the garlic to yield 1 tablespoon. Peel and mince the ginger to yield 1 tablespoon. Separate the scallion whites and greens; chop each. Peel the sweet potato, and either grate it in a food processor (cut into chunks first), cut it into matchsticks or use a spiralizer.
Whisk together the wine or dry sherry, the soy sauce or tamari, the Worcestershire sauce and sugar in a medium bowl. Add the pork and stir with a fork to incorporate.
Heat a wok or large, well seasoned cast-iron skillet over high heat. Drizzle in the oil so that it coats the sides of the wok. Working quickly, add the garlic, ginger and scallion whites; stir-fry for 5 seconds, then add the pork mixture and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until the pork is cooked through.
Add the sweet potato; stir-fry for about 6 minutes and try to create some crisped edges on it, if possible. Some of the sweet potato pieces will still be somewhat firm. Remove from the heat.
Divide among individual bowls. Garnish each portion with the scallion greens. Serve hot.
Makes 2 to 3 servings.
Nutrition per serving: 350 calories, 13 g protein, 35 g carbohydrates, 17 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 40 mg cholesterol, 360 mg sodium, 5 g dietary fiber, 8 g sugar


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Vayeshev 5771
Vayeshev (Genesis 37-40 )
GOOD MORNING! Hanukah is - the first night is Wednesday, December 1st. It's a wonderful family holiday. After we light the candles, we sing Maoz Tzur, eat jelly donuts, tell stories, have quizzes about Hanukah - all in the light of the Hanukah candles. Memories are made up of a collection of precious moments. Hanukah can provide you with many wonderful memories!
There are two ways which our enemies have historically sought to destroy us. The first is by physical annihilation; the most recent attempt being the Holocaust. The second is through cultural assimilation. Purim is the annual celebration of our physical survival. Hanukah is the annual celebration of our spiritual survival over the many who would have liked to destroy us through cultural assimilation.
In 167 BCE the Syrian-Greek emperor, Antiochus, set out to destroy Judaism by imposing a ban on three mitzvot: the Shabbat, the Sanctifying of the New Month (establishing the first day of the month by testimony of witnesses who saw the new moon) and Brit MilaBrit Mila is a sign of our special covenant with the Almighty. All three maintain our cultural integrity and were thus threats to the Greek culture.
Matityahu and his 5 sons, known as the Maccabees, started a revolt and three years later succeeded in evicting the oppressors. The victory was a miracle - on the scale of Israel defeating the combined super-powers of today. Having regained control of the Temple in Jerusalem, they wanted to immediately rededicate it. They needed ritually pure olive oil to re-light the Menorah in the Temple. Only a single cruse of oil was found; enough to burn for just one day. However, they needed oil for eight days until new ritually pure olive oil could be produced. A miracle occurred and the oil burned for eight days.
Therefore, we light Hanukah candles (or better yet, lamps with olive oil) for eight days. One the first day, two the second and so forth. The first candle is placed to the far right of the menorah with each additional night's candle being placed to the immediate left. One says three blessings the first night (two blessings each subsequent night) and then lights the candles, starting with the furthermost candle to the left. The menorah should have all candles in a straight line and at the same height. Ashkenazi tradition has each person of the household lighting his own menorah. Sefardi tradition has just one menorah lit per family. The blessings can be found on the back of the Hanukah candle box or in a Siddur, prayer book. The candles may be lit inside the home. It is preferable to light where passersby in the street can see them - to publicize the miracle of Hanukah. In Israel, people light outside in special glass boxes built for a menorah or little glasses with olive oil and wicks.
The tradition to eat latkes, potato pancakes, is in memory of the miracle of the oil (latkes are fried in oil). In Israel, the tradition is to eat sufganiot, deep-fried jelly donuts. The traditional game of Hanukah uses a dreidel, a four-sided top with the Hebrew letters Nun, Gimmel, Hey, Shin (the first letters of "Nes Gadol Haya Sham - A Great Miracle Happened There." In Israel, the last letter is a Pay - for "here.") In times of persecution when learning Torah was forbidden, Jews would learn anyway. When the soldiers would investigate, they would pull out the dreidel and pretend that they were gambling. The rules for playing dreidel: Nun - no one wins; Gimmel - spinner takes the pot; Hey - spinner get half the pot; Shin/Pay - spinner matches the pot!
Here's a question to think about: If enough oil was found to burn in the Temple menorah for one day and the oil lasted for eight days, then the miracle was really only for the seven additional days of lighting. Why then do we celebrate Hanukah for eight days and not seven?
For more on Hanukah, including animated instructions on how to light the candles, go to: aish.com/holidays .
For more on "Hanukah" go to ShabbatShalomAudio.com!
Torah Portion of the Week
This week's portion includes four stories: (1) The selling of Yosef (Joseph) as a slave by his brothers - which eventually positioned Yosef to be second in command in Egypt and enabled him to save the known world from famine. (2) The indiscretion of Yehuda (Judah) with Tamar (Tamar) ... (3) The attempted seduction of Yosef by Potifar's wife, which ends with her framing Yosef and having him imprisoned. (4) Yosef interprets the dreams of his fellow prisoners, the wine steward (who was reinstated and forgot to put in a good word for Yosef) and the baker (who was hanged).
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Dvar Torah
based on Growth Through Torah by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin
The Torah states:
"And Jacob sat..." (Genesis 37:1).
Rashi, the great commentator, cites the Sages who say that Jacob wanted to live in peace and serenity. However, this was not to be. The troubles of his son Joseph began. The Almighty said, "Is it not sufficient for the righteous that they receive their reward in the world to come? Why do they need to live in serenity in this world?"
What is wrong with wanting to live in serenity? Jacob desired serenity not so that he could devote his time to personal pleasures, but rather to be able to engage in spiritual pursuits.
Rabbi Yeruchem Levovitz explains that the purpose of this world is for a person to elevate himself by passing the numerous tests that come to him. The goal is spiritual growth from every life situation. Therefore, it was considered improper for Jacob to place his focus on serenity.
This, says Rav Yeruchem, is an attitude we should all internalize. Every occurrence in this world can make you a better person. When you have this awareness your attitude toward everything that happens to you in life will be very positive. Before, during, and after every incident that occurs reflect on your behavior and reactions. Ask yourself, "What type of person am I after this happened? How did I do on this test? Did I pass it in an elevated manner?
CANDLE LIGHTING - November 26
(or go to http://www.aish.com/sh/c/)
Jerusalem 4:01
Guatemala 5:12 - Hong Kong 5:20 - Honolulu 5:30
J'Burg 6:24 - London 3:41 - Los Angeles 4:27
Melbourne 8:03 - Mexico City 5:38 - Miami 5:10
New York 4:13- Singapore 6:36 - Toronto 4:27
Success is the ability to go
from failure to failure
without losing your enthusiasm.
-- Winston Churchill
With Gratitude for
My Son and Family
Susan Hendricks


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It's summer, yes, and it's understandable why everyone's raving about florals, polka dots, gingham, and stripes. But would you care to make some room for geometric prints? Fearne Cotton did!
Fearne Cotton outside the BBC Studios in London, England, on June 16 2014
The British TV presenter went to work a few days ago wearing a gorgeous geometric-printed black-and-white coat. The patterned coat kept her warm while adding some serious style to her already-stylish ensemble.
Because the print is busy, the 32-year-old cleaned up the look a bit with a crisp white button-down shirt and a modern laminated skirt.
Fearne went ahead and injected a summery detail into her ensemble through a pair of sky blue ankle-strap sandals that showed off her manicured toes and tattoos. Her accessories are very minimal, and we couldn't have done the styling better.
Now, this is an outfit you should consider copying. But, first, try to get your hands on a similar outerwear. We found a few:
Hancock Patterned Coat, $1,328.07
Giambattista Valli Paisley Coat, $2,036.25
Marc by Marc Jacobs Printed Coat, $692.19
Isabel Marant Etoile Patterned Coat, $519.61
Wear any of these with a solid-colored button-down shirt and a flared skirt, and then cap off the look with low-heeled sandals for a chic daytime look!
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When people learn I am a nutrition coach, one of the first things they often say to me is "Oh, I wish I had more time to eat healthy food, but I'm just too busy to cook." I get it. I really do. I was a trial attorney for twenty years, a partner in my own law firm for the last nine of those years, and have two children who cannot seem to eat enough. I did takeout and junk for years, until I realized one really basic thing: I needed to keep it simple. For the last few years, dinners in our house have been healthier, faster, and easier as a result of making these five "Keep It Simple, Stupid" changes:
- Find your shortcuts. For us, it's an electric grill with removable plates, a rice cooker, and an air fryer that turns out the most unbelievably moist chicken ever. Each of these prepare foods quickly, with a minimum of advance preparation, and little clean up involved.
- Do a large grocery shopping once a week for protein and basic vegetables. Chicken breasts, pork loin, salad mix, broccoli, cauliflower, and asparagus almost always make it into our basket.
- Stock your pantry and freezer. We always have rice, potatoes, frozen vegetables, and frozen fish in the house. We get them at a local discount club in very large quantities, so we only need to stock up on them once a month. If we haven't gotten to the store lately, we pull out a few filets of fish in the morning and put them in the refrigerator, then cook them that night along with some rice and frozen vegetables.
- Invest in spices and vinegars. Those plain chicken breasts will taste very different if you use orange ginger spices on them rather than garlic and herb, and champagne vinegar and balsamic are worlds apart in flavor profile, making that same salad taste quite a bit different.
- Cook a little bit more than you need to cook each time you do. We commonly eat about a pound of meat at dinner, but I will usually prepare two pounds. That second pound becomes lunches for several days or dinner when we are really slammed with activities.
Using these tips, we generally manage to make active meal preparation and clean-up take less than half an hour total per night. While the air fryer or grill, rice cooker and oven are working away at cooking and roasting stuff, we are able to catch up on other things around the house or finish those final few work emails before we sit down to dinner. By keeping it simple, we improve our nutrition and reduce our stress levels. So remember, when you need to work on your nutrition, just look to KISS!
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|Trip Facts
|9 Days
|Best time to travel
|January to December
|Trip Grade
|Departure Date
|Every Day
|Trekking Hours
|6-7 Hours
|Starting Point
|End Point
|Mode of Travel
|Transport / Aeroplane
|Group Size
|2 to 20
|Style of trek
Rumtse to Tsomoriri Trek in Ladakh – Trek No 15
Duration of Trek: 09 Days.
Best Time: June to September.
Highest Point: Shibuk La (5016m)
Focus: Monasteries, Wildlife, Nomads and Lakes
Highlight: Monasteries, Nomadic People and High Altitude Lakes.
Physical Challenge: Challenging
Day 01 Arrival Leh
Upon arrival Leh airport, pick-up and transfer to hotel. After tea/coffee rest in hotel to get acclimatization. Evening walking walking tour in Leh bazaar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Drive to Rumtse (4095m)
After having the break fast drive to Rumtse. En route visit Thiksey and Hemis monasteries. Overnight stay in tented camp at Rumtse.
Day 03 Rumtse to Kyamar (4383m) 4-5 hrs.
Walk along the road till a tourist bungalow of Govt. Tourism Department. Take the right side trail into the valley passing through some abandoned army huts. The trail leads you to a river flowing in from the right side, crossing which and then walking towards left take you to a stream flowing from right side, which also has to be crossed. After several widening and narrowing of the valley there comes a point where it turns to the north leading to the campsite close to a local nomadic settlement in their traditional tents.
Day 04 Kyamar to Tisaling (4800m) via Kyumur La (4870m) and Mandalchan La (4996m) 5-6 hrs.
After a few minutes walk from the Campsite an easy but long ascent of Kyumur La begins. Colorful wild flowers on the way are visually pleasant in the exhausting climb to the top, where the trail divides into two, one going to the left leading towards Tsokar lake and one on the right takes you to a stream, crossing which another pass to climb is there. It is little hard to trace the path for some distance from where the clear trail leads to the top of Mandalchan la (4996m). The trail goes further up and then steep down to a beautiful valley called Tisaling, which is the campsite for the day.
Day 05 Tisaling to Pangunagu (Tsokar 4398m) via ShibukLa (5016m) 5-6 hrs.
Today you have to cross Shibuk Lanear the camp site. The top of the pass has a beautiful sight of the Tsokar Lake. An easy descent to the lake takes you to the campsite behind a hill.
Day 06 Pangunagu to Nuruchan (4500m) 4-5 hrs.
It is an easy walk along side the lake in vast openness through a road. After some distance you catch the sight of the agricultural fields, where the campsite is located next to the stream.
Day 07 Nuruchan to Rachungkaru (4668m) via Dundunchanla (4712m) 3-5 hrs.
An easy ascent to the pass takes around 1 hour 30 minutes. The trail turns towards north-east just after the pass. The camp site is across the river at the base of the pass.
Day 08 Rachungkaru to Gyamalhoma (4895m) 6-7 hrs.
Start climbing Kyamayur La (5125m) which takes around 2 hrs. The last climb is the tiring one. After the pass the trail leads towards north-east and at the end of the valley trail starts ascending another small pass called Gyama La (5100m), from where you can have views of different mountain peaks. Walk down towards north-east and cross the small river and the Gyama lhoma is reached after another river, crossing which is also a base for Korzok pass.
Day 09 Gyamalhoma to Korzok (Tsomoriri Lake)
Start an easy ascent to the Korzok pass along the stream. It takes around 2 hrs to reach the top from where you can have the wonderful view of the Lake, following which is the steep walk down to the Korzok village. You can also camp at Korzok Phu where nomad camps are located, around one hour before the lake if you have extra days.
Day 10 Tsomoriri to Leh (240 kms/6 hours approx.)
After the breakfast walk around the Lake and drive to Leh via Mahey Bridge and Chumathang.
Day 11 Departure
Early morning on time transfer to Leh airport to catch flight for Delhi. Tour Ends