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What is electronic voice phenomena?
Electronic voice phenomena - or EVP - is a mysterious event in which human-sounding voices from an unknown source are heard on recording tape, in radio station noise and other electronic media. Most often, EVPs have been captured on audiotape. The mysterious voices are not heard at the time of recording; it is only when the tape is played back that the voices are heard. Sometimes amplification and noise filtering is required to hear the voices.
Some EVP is more easily heard and understood than others. And they vary in gender (men and women), age (women and children), tone and emotion. They usually speak in single-words, phrases and short sentences. Sometimes they are just grunts, groans, growling and other vocal noises. EVP has been recorded speaking in various languages.
The quality of EVP also varies. Some are difficult to distinguish and are open to interpretation as to what they are saying. Some EVP, however, are quite clear and easy to understand. EVP often has an electronic or mechanical character to it; sometimes it is natural sounding. The quality of EVP is categorized by researchers:
Class A: Easily understood by almost anyone with little or no dispute. These are also usually the loudest EVPs.
Class B: Usually characterized by warping of the voice in certain syllables. Lower in volume or more distant sounding than Class A. Class B is the most common type of EVP.
Class C: Characterized by excessive warping. They are the lowest in volume (often whispering) and are the hardest to understand.
The most fascinating aspect of EVP is that the voices sometimes respond directly to the persons making the recording. The researchers will ask a question, for example, and the voice will answer or comment. Again, this response is not heard until later when the tape is played back.
Where do the voices come from?
That, of course, is the mystery. No one knows. Some theories are:
They are voices of people who have died. This is why many researchers go to cemeteries seeking EVPs (and often with great success). In this context, the phenomenon is sometimes called Instrumental transcommunication or ITC.
They are from another dimension. It is theorized that there may be many dimensions of existence, and somehow beings from some other dimension are able to speak and communicate with ours through this method. A good question is, however: How do they know English and other languages of our dimension?
Preliminary Cleansing When building your first shield, it seems rather
ridiculous to lock in any negative energies you may be carrying with
you currently. Therefore, a preliminary cleansing, as follows: Stand
in a quiet place and center your energies. Visualize a gleaming sharp
sword in your hand. Use it joyously, vigorously slicing through the
air close to your body on all sides, over your head and under your
As you slash, visualize all unfriendly or negative ties being severed
and the ends
shriveling away to nothing. Do not be specific -- "this tie, that tie"
– ALL unfriendly ties are being cut! Note that friendly and unfriendly
ties exist on different planes, so you can't damage the friendly ties
-- although you may be surprised that ties you thought were friendly,
aren't -- and vice versa. It is not necessary to do this every time
you work on your shields, although a once-a-year cleansing and general
housecleaning could not hurt.
Other helpful rituals include: The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram;
the Middle Pillar; the Kabalistic Cross; any other cleansing/grounding
rituals you may be aware of.
Visualizations You have to decide every detail of the visualization of
your shields. What shape will it take? What color (if any)? What
materials? What appearance? These are the basics; we'll touch on the
embellishments later.
Shapes - Round, spherical, cylindrical, square, cube, pentagon, pentagram,
ovoid, and any other shape you like. If you can form and hold a duodecahedron
in your mind's eye, go to it!! Colors - Any color of the rainbow, and
a few never seen on this plane are all acceptable. White is one
commonly-used color, but if you want
Chartreuse, go ahead! Try to avoid black; not for its effect on you,
necessarily, but for not giving the wrong signals to the folks you
might want to be working with.
Textures - Vary widely; from brick walls to energy cocoons, to steel spheres
and laser force fields. Whatever your mind conceives of as protecting is what
you use.
Warning - Leaving this construct semi-permeable is strongly advised. This
leaves you open to receiving positive energies while still giving you
protection, and allows the important vibration interactions that lead
to growth.
Once you have decided, what you shield will be, sit quietly and begin
to visualize it around you in the form you have chosen. Take 10 or 15
minutes to get it solid and clear to your inner eyes, and then quit
for the day. Once a day for a week, re-visualize your shield and
strengthen it. Then check your shield once a week for the next month,
re-visualizing and strengthening as needed. After that, check on your
shield as you feel it's needed, but at least once a year. Keep in mind
that once your shield is well established, it is self-sustaining and
maintaining. Eventually, the only times you'll need to be aware of
your shield is at its yearly housecleaning, when you think of an
improvement, or when it's reacting to a threat.
Attach a vial of Essence of Poison Ivy, to react upon attack.
Silver-mirror the outer covering. Add glue or rubber bands to the
outside of your shield. Don't forget to clean more often if you use
glue. An automatic maintenance system. A sorter. Friendly energy
breezes in, unfriendly energy is repelled. A detection device. Allows
a thinner shield, which sounds an alarm when confronted with
negativity. A grounding device. This simply grounds negative energy it
encounters. A slingshot, to return negative energy to its source. Can
be amplified to use the law of threefold return. Any other
embellishments you can justify in the name of defense.
You can burn all of the incense that you want.
Smudging is the process of burning herbs, in the Native North American
tradition. It is a way to cleanse negative influences from the body,
an object or a given area.
Smudging is a sacred ceremony, a tradition dating back to hundreds of
years. It has its roots in the indigenous cultures of the world.
Archeological digs reveal evidence of incense burning during rituals
or ceremony. The priest waves his incense around the altar, and then
waves it in front of the congregation. In Bangkok, the evening breeze
carries the smell of burning incense, the smell seems to pervade
through the whole city.
Some cultures perform a form of smudging after burial of a loved one;
every member of the family is smudged prior to entering the house
after the funeral.
This is to ward off negative spirits roaming around the departed prior
to death, especially after a prolonged illness and difficult death.
It is also believed to banish lost souls who wander in the cemetery
and "cling" to the grieving relatives.
SMUDGING can be used to shield and ground us, strengthen our
intentions before and after healing, initiation or ritual.
It helps clear a room after an argument, protect a room from negative
and other unwanted energies. Some herbs are believed to help in
psychic work, visions and prophetic dreams.
The surrounding area around the home, even the vehicles we own can be
smudged for protection and to clear away unwanted and negative
Smudging is the common name given to the Sacred Smoke Bowl Blessing, a
powerful cleansing technique from the Native American tradition.
Smudging calls on the spirits of sacred plants to drive away negative
energies and put you back into a state of balance. It is the psychic
equivalent of washing your hands before eating - and used as an
essential preliminary to almost all Native American ceremonies.
YOU WILL NEED: smudge stick or crushed herbs (crushed herbs will need
to be burned on a charcoal block), matches, a small ceramic or stone
bowl, metal cauldron or a large shell (a saucer will do) a large
feather. Some believe that lighting you charcoal block or smudging
stick off a charged candle is more effective and spiritual.
1. Light the end of your smudge stick and let it burn for a few
minutes until the tip starts to smolder. You may need to fan the
flames for a while to get the smudge really smoking. Then extinguish
the flame so the smudge stick smokes. Or drop a small amount of
crushed herbs on a burning charcoal block. (It takes the charcoal
block a little while to get hot so give it some time.)
2. Call on the spirits of the smudge to cleanse and protect you, saying:
"Sacred herbs drive away all negativity from my heart; take away
everything unworthy and impure."
3. First waft the smoke towards your heart. Hold the smudge stick away
from you and use the feather to waft the smoke towards you. Then take
the smudge smoke over your head, down your arms and down the front of
your body. Imagine the smoke lifting away all the negative thoughts,
emotions and energies that have attached themselves to you.
4. Breathe in the smudge, visualizing the smoke purifying your body
from the inside. (Note: be careful if you suffer from asthma or
respiratory difficulties. Experiment cautiously).
5. Now bring the smoke down the back of your body towards the ground.
Visualize the last vestiges of negativity being taken back into the
earth, away into the air.
6. Repeat your smudging once again, this time calling on the spirit of
herbs in this way:
"Sacred herbs bring me the positive energy I need to do this work.
Help me to come into balance. Purify my soul."
As you smudge, imagine yourself being surrounded by gentle, loving
energy. Breathe in positively, courage and love.
1. You can use exactly the same technique to smudge another person.
Except you hold the bowl and waft the smoke over the other person.
2. You can ask them to repeat the words after you. You might also want
to ask them if they feel any sense of blockage or uncomfortable
feelings in any part of their body. If so direct the smoke towards
that part in particular and ask the spirits of the Smudge to help
release the blockage.
3. You may also direct smudge to each of the person's chakras (above
the head, at brow level, at their throat, at the heart, the solar
plexus, the genitals, the base of the spine). Visualize each chakra
coming into balance as it is purified by the smudge.
There are different ways to smudge, as there are herbs to use. Trust
your intuition; be guided by your Spirit. Before smudging, prepare
everything needed- the shell or ceramic container, sand or charcoal
for a base, matches, decide what herb to use, feather or Peyote wand.
It is not advisable to breathe on the herbs, this introduces unwanted
influence. Fan with your hands if you do not have a feather available.
But do not blow on the herbs. A moment's meditation to state the
purpose of the smudging gives the process sanctity, reverence and it
defines the sincerity of purpose. Invoke the power of Love and Peace
as you smudge. Drive the smoke
with the feather or your hands over the person, object or room to be smudged.
Cleansing objects
Hold the objects to be purified in the smoke or fan the smoke over
them. If you are clearing your crystals prior to programming them
thank both them and the herbs for helping you to realize your goals.
"I break up and release all negative and stagnant energy in this
object. May peace, light and divine love protect it and be ever
To smudge a house or room:
Start at the main door. Go clockwise; thoroughly drive the smoke to
the walls, around the whole perimeter of the room. Every window, every
door. Concentrate on your intention. You may want to do one room at a
time. Give a good dose of smoke, think of the positive energy,
positive thoughts as you wave the smoke throughout the room. Leave a
small opening in the window to let the air take out the negative
energy. Some will argue this point. Close the window, smudge again,
this time with window closed to keep the positive energy in the room.
After the process, light a white candle to "seal" the effects of the
smudging. Do not
forget to say a prayer of thanksgiving.
"I break up and release all negative and stagnant energy in this
place. May peace light and divine love protect us and be ever
A room can be smudged for different reasons- after an argument, when
one feel something unpleasant or a negative energy around, smudging
can help alleviate
the negative effects.
Extinguishing the smudge
1. Have ready a fireproof receptacle such as another shell or a glass
or ceramic dish to put the smudge in when you've finished. It's ideal
to damp the herb out in sand, or earth or you can just press it
against the bottom of the receptacle. Always make sure that a
smoldering smudge herb is out before leaving the room where you keep
How often should I smudge?
1. At least at the beginning of every season. You can smudge once a
day if you like, and is recommended daily for health or spirit
Herbs used for smudging
AMBER is a sweet resin that can be burned on charcoal to release
fearful and painful energy. It is often crumbled into massage oil as a
healer for the skin or it can be rubbed directly onto the skin as a
sweet subtle perfume. It brings a wareness and joy.
BAY LEAF is traditionally used to protect against colds and flu.
COPAL ESSENCE is the traditional incense burned by the native peoples
of Central and South America. This rich and fragrant smoke can be
used for initiations and clearings, before and after healing
experiences. Copal is resinous incense and must be burned on a
charcoal tablet.
FENNEL is effective in repelling negative energies and calms the nerve.
CEDAR, CYPRESS, JUNIPER Some Junipers are called cedar. Cedar is used
as cleansing herb especially the desert white cedar. For smudging, the
western red cedar. It is used to bless a house before moving in. It
helps purify and "clear"
the air as well as attract good energy. It is available in chipped
form. Sprinkle it over charcoal in a brazier. Burning cedar with sage
in a bundle is effective.
Cedar and Sage Bundles are long, thick bundles that are individually
wrapped and carefully decorated. These are especially helpful for
burning to purify
intentions or "clear the air," psychically.
LAVENDER It is one of the most useful herb- it can be used for
healing, helps promote good wishes and sleep, it can also help attract
MUGWORT is probably the most widely used herb by witches. It promotes
psychic ability and stimulates prophetic dreams. Mugwort is used for
healing, divination. It is very good for astral projection. It can be
burnt for rituals or before sleeping. Some find it mind-altering, so
avoid using it before driving.
MULLIEN is an effective herb for healing emotional trauma. It is used
for courage and protection from wild animals and evil spirits. It is
useful for cleansing and purifying ritual tools and altars, sacred
spaces and psychic places. It guards against nightmares. The smoke is
believed to have a calming and grounding effect. It is often used at
the end of a ritual, especially if mugwort was used at the beginning.
MYRRH used with frankincense, it is protective and purifying.
ORRIS ROOT The powder is used as a love drawing potion and increases
sex appeal. When burned with celery seeds, it increases psychic gifts
and concentration
PINE It helps in finding focus, it helps in cleansing the atmosphere
where it is burnt. The sawdust is used as a base for incense, and it
is particularly associated with money.
SANDALWOOD this has a high spiritual vibrations, advisable to burn
with frankincense at the time of full moon. It is believed that
anything visualized at this time will come true. It clears away
negativity; it is good for protection and healing workings.
SAGE there is two major genii and several varieties of each genus.
Salvia, the herb used for cooking comes in two varieties, the Garden
Sage and the S. Apiana. Sage is hand gathered and sun dried on sacred
land. It's abundant smoke can be used for clearing the energy of your
aura, crystals and rooms. It is also wonderful for preparing sacred
space and sacred time. The White Sage has long been known for its
healing . (This is not the same as the Garden sage used
for cooking). Sage is used in smudging to drive out negative energies,
thoughts and feelings. In the Sioux nation, the sacred pipe is kept in
a bundle of sage boughs. Special crystals can also be kept this way.
Sage is good for protection,
and promotes financial stability.
CAUTION ABOUT SAGE: Some may be allergic to the smoke of sage,
as with any allergic reaction, it is important to make sure it is safe
to use this herb for smudging.
SWEETGRASS is important to the Sioux and Cherokee nations. Its
botanical name is Hierochloe odoratis. It is braided like hair. It
could be burnt by lighting
the end or by shaving bits onto charcoal brazier. Sweet Grass Braids
are hand gathered by native people of Canada. It is traditionally
burned while offering
prayers of thanksgiving. It is also given away as gifts to the nature
spirits and our other teachers. Sweetgrass is burned after smudging
with sage to welcome the
good and positive influences after the negative has been driven away.
YERBA SANTA This herb has many medicinal uses. Burn it to nurture and
protect that which is ancient. When you are feeling discouraged and
you need a
boost, use this herb for courage.
ALOE VERA is not used for smudging- it is used for protection, success
and peace. It is widely known for its healing qualities, for treating
wounds and
for maintaining a healthy skin. Keep a pot of aloe vera in the house
in ceramic pots, never in metal or plastic containers. Treat this
plant with respect; ask permission when you cut a leaf off, respect
the protective power of this plant is used to banish unwanted
Smudge Prayers
Creator Bless me this day
To have good thoughts.
To see good things in a person
To hear good things from a person
To talk good to a person
So that I will walk with others
In a good way.
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"I have looked on the web to see what is happening as I can't be doing with this every week, as its very frightening and draining, both mentally and physically. From what I can find it sounds like laryngospasm, where the larynse goes into spasm and closes up and it can last for up to 60 seconds. I am just wondering if anyone else has experience this whilst swimming and how they control it. I am booked into a few open water triathlons this year and am really worried if I get a spasm whist in open water." Lisa G
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Reduced helminth parasitism in the introduced bank vole (Myodes glareolus): More parasites lost than gained.
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Citation:Loxton, K., Lawton, C., Stafford, P. and Holland, C., Reduced helminth parasitism in the introduced bank vole (Myodes glareolus): More parasites lost than gained., International journal of Parasitology Parasites and Wildlife, 5, 2016, 175 - 183
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Introduced species are often less parasitised compared to their native counterparts and to ecologically similar hosts in the new environment. Reduced parasitism may come about due to both the loss of original parasites and low acquisition of novel parasites. In this study we investigated the intestinal helminth parasites of the introduced bank vole (Myodes glareolus) in Ireland. Results were compared to data from other European studies and to the intestinal helminth fauna of an ecologically similar native rodent in Ireland, the wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus). The helminth fauna of introduced bank voles exhibited low diversity with only 3 species recovered: Aspiculuris tianjinensis; Aonchotheca murissylvatici and Taenia martis larvae. In particular, no adult parasites with indirect life-cycles were found in bank voles suggesting that indirectly transmitted parasites are less likely to establish in invasive hosts. Also, the results of this study add support to the enemy release hypothesis.
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Maddie (born Adam Blaustein) might be the most recognizable transgender voice on the planet, from her roles as Meowth on Pokemon, and Solomon Moto on Yu-Gi-Oh, not to mention dozens of other anime and video games. She was also a writer for Milestone Comics, penning issues of Static and Hardware, as well as the limited series Deathwish.
Maddie once told me the story of how she was inspired to fully transition from male to female (and to come out to her co-workers as transgender) by an episode of Pokemon. In the episode "Go West, Young Meowth" her character travels to Hollywood to make it big. There, Meowth falls in love with another Meowth, who spurns his advances. He decides to learn how to speak and to stand upright in order to impress her - but she rejects him for being a "freak." Meowth was a human trapped in a Pokemon's body.
Maddie was an inspiration to people around the world - not just GLBT people, but anyone who felt like a little bit of an outcast.
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The 11-year-old son of a Staten Island school teacher shot off a portion of his finger yesterday while playing with his father's illegal gun, police said.
The West Brighton youth was home alone with his 8-year-old brother in the basement of their single- family home when the gun went off at 2:40 p.m., according to law-enforcement sources.
Michael Bilotto, a Department of Environmental Protection construction worker, was taken into custody for possession of an unlicensed handgun, police said.
Charges were pending last night.
The injured boy was treated at Richmond University Medical Center and released.
His mother, Virginia Bilotto, is a city schoolteacher, according to city payroll records.
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Royal Naval Patrol Service Association
A few weeks back, two of our Scouts paraded as part of the Royal Naval Patrol Service Association event at Sparrows Nest in Lowestoft. They received glowing feedback from the rest of the parade on their behavior and immaculate turnout. They were a credit to the group- well done. You can see the feedback we received below:
On behalf of our association I would like to thank and congratulate the 2 young men who proudly paraded at our service and after at the march past and Sunset. They were a credit to their uniform and your unit and were remarked on by a lot of the veterans. As relative newcomers to the noble art of Standard Bearing they did very well especially at the dips as your Standard Bearer kept time with all the others which showed he used his loaf and watched the others. The only part of the proceedings he could not take part in was the Standard Bearers "tot" of rum afterwards but his father helped him out there!
It was a pleasure to march with them and I hope they enjoyed the experience of playing with the big boys.
Yours sincerely,
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Many things are considered lucky. Four leaf clovers are considered lucky, even though they don't really serve much purpose for humans. Horseshoes are considered lucky, and many people hang them above doorways, even though they could fall and cause serious injury if someone were underneath them. Old and dirty pennies found in parking lots are considered lucky, even though pennies are hardly worth much at all.
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In a not so far away land called Nippon, bees are considered lucky, even though they sting people. Some of you are objecting right now because you have never heard of a place called Nippon. Actually, you have, you are just used to it being called a different name than Nippon. That name is Japan. Some of you are now pointing out that despite what I said earlier, Japan is in fact quite far away. Those of you should be quiet and listen.
Anyway, this is not so much a story of bees as it is the story of a man. Some of you (likely those who questioned Nippon and its location) will want to know his name. You are causing me a great deal of embarrassment. I actually do not know his name. But that doesn't matter. Since he had a wife, we will call him "the husband".
Every day the husband and his friend (who also did not have a name) would go to the hills to gather cedar brush to sell for firewood. One day, they got tired and decided to take a nap. It isn't good to sleep on the job, but since they were self-employed, they knew they would not get fired. However, if I were to get caught sleeping while I write this…bbzzzzzzzzz…what? No, I was not asleep! I was just describing the sound the friend heard in his sleep.
The reason he would hear a sound like bbzzzzzzzzz is because he dreamt that bees were flying out of his nose. Look, I didn't make the story up, I just wrote it down. If you ever dream of bees flying out your nose, you are either very lucky or about to wake up screaming. But the friend did not wake up screaming. Instead, he decided to follow the dream bees and see where they lead to. He followed them to the home and into the garden of the richest man in all of Nippon. It is not wise to venture into someone's garden without permission (preferably the permission of the person who owns the garden) unless you are in a dream. Anyway, he saw that the bees were flying around a camellia tree and into a hole in the ground. He followed them around the tree and into the hole…and then woke up.
This is often how dreams work. Just as you reach the interesting part, you wake up. But he decided that he would share his dream with his friend.
After hearing the dream, the husband told the friend that when you dreamt of a bee flying out your nose, it was good luck, and that he should follow the bees and find the house of the rich man. One must wonder where the husband got this idea. I once had a dream about purple flying monkeys changing the tires of a car under the Eiffel Tower, but you didn't see me going to France with a car looking for monkeys. Apparently, the friend thought the same way, because he told the husband he was nuts. But people stick to their ideas, and the husband insisted he would buy the dream.
I am not exactly sure how to buy a dream, so all I can tell you is that the husband came home with a dream and less gold. Actually, he was hardly home at all, because he was so eager to start his journey. He was only home long enough for his wife to tell him he was nuts before he packed and left.
He wandered for hours until he was all alone on a trail in the forest. Then he stopped to have lunch and ponder about the fact that he didn't know which way he was going. It was then that he noticed a small band of travelers coming down the road towards him. Glad to have some company, he decided to grab their attention and ask them which way to go.
If you are all alone in the forest, the last thing you want to encounter is a band of robbers posing as a band of travelers. Of course, this idea never occurred to the husband as he jumped up and down on the side of the road. It was at the back of his mind as the band of travelers stopped to talk to him. It was halfway through his mind as he asked them which way to go. In any case, it had definitely occurred to him by the time they pulled their knifes out and demanded money.
The husband did the only thing he could think of. Since he had no money on him, he instead pointed over the shoulders of the robbers, and when they turned to look, took off running. He ran and ran and ran until at last he found himself at the top of a mountain. When he glanced far below, he could see the robbers running through the forest after him. He had a comfortable head start, though.
Unfortunately, things did not get much better. Not only was he still all alone, but it began to rain. At first it was actually pleasant, just a light drizzle. But then it became a downpour with howling winds. Of course, it slowed down his pursuers, but it also slowed him down, since the rock at the top of the mountain was slippery and wet. Then the lightning started.
The higher up you are, the more likely you are to be struck by lightning. By this time, the husband's situation had gone from bad to worse. He was all alone on slippery footing several thousand feet in the air in the midst of a raging storm with a band of robbers chasing after him. In this situation, the only thing any mortal could do is find shelter from the storm and a hiding place from the robbers. It was not long before he decided on a cave hidden between two large boulders.
The husband was at last comfortable again. He was safe from the rain and robbers. Not only that, but the surface of the dark cave was soft, warm, and fuzzy. He decided that this would be and ideal place for a nap.
A cave, as I'm sure you know, should never be soft, warm, and fuzzy. Of course, he soon found out he was not laying on the floor of a cave. He was lying on top of a large, hungry bear with a grudge against humans. The bear roared loudly and attempted to pitch him off, but the husband bravely held on. Actually, he wasn't being brave. It was the only thing he could think to do. The bear became very upset and ran outside the cave at top speed, bowling the robbers over, still trying to shake off the poor husband.
It was at the point that the bear decided to stop that the husband's situation went from worse to awful. You see, the bear decided it was going to stop right at the edge of a massive cliff (which was good for it, but bad for the husband). The husband let go and, still clutching his basket of food and drink, fell hundreds of feet over the edge of the cliff. But instead of meeting his end at the sharp rocks at the bottom of the cliff, the husband was caught by a large bird of prey that happened to be swooping overhead.
However, the bird quickly found the husband to be of no interest, and dropped him even further down a muddy hill. The husband found himself bouncing along quite rapidly and curled himself up into a ball. He rolled faster and faster and faster until at last he came flying out over an even surface until he smashed into a gate.
The husband stood up carefully and dusted himself off. Then he surveyed the gate he had crashed into. It was dark now, but the husband could still see that the gate belonged to a massive home. The massive home, he thought, surely must belong to the richest man in all of Nippon!
As it turned out, the husband got lucky. The richest man in all of Nippon (who also did not have a name, so we will call him "the rich man" ) had heard the noise and was coming out at that very second.
After hearing the husband's story, the rich man decided there must be some truth to it. Unfortunately, the rich man was not very honest. He treated the husband quite generously to some hot food and a bath and a futon - a Japanese bed - upon which to sleep.
While the husband was sleeping, the rich man called his servant to him. He gave the servant a shovel and ordered him to go out and dig underneath the camellia tree. So the servant ventured out and dug. And he dug. And he dug some more. At last, he discovered an earthen jar. Very excited, he unscrewed the lid and discovered…gold! Lots and lots of gold! So he took the gold back to his master, who took the gold and told him to bury the jar out in the garden again.
Meanwhile, the husband's wife was lying down to sleep on her own futon. She was a little concerned that her husband had not come back yet, but she figured he was probably off playing and pretending to have found treasure somewhere. As she fell asleep, she felt a very curious sensation around her nose. And then came a sound that has been heard in this story before. That sound is bbzzzzzzzzz. She, too, was dreaming of bees flying out her nose! She was very curious as to how the bees had gotten in, so she followed them until she found that they were coming from a small hole in the tatami (a Japanese floor mat). But there was no hole in the floor - was there?
Then she woke up. Seeing that her husband was not back yet, she decided to go looking for the hole in the floor. And, sure enough, there it was! She stunk her pinky in the hole, pulled, yanked, and tugged until up came a secret trapdoor! So she climbed down inside…
Well, we'll find out what she found later. Right now we must go back to the husband, who was just waking up. The rich man handed him a shovel and invited him to go dig in the garden. So the husband dug. And he dug. And he dug some more. At last he found the earthen jar. So he very carefully unscrewed the lid and found…gold! Lots and lots of gold! Except that the gold was moving. And making a strange sound. Why on earth, he thought, would gold be going bbzzzzzzzzz? And then he realized that it was actually a swarm of bees. The husband dropped the jar and ran for his life away from the bees, only stopping briefly to thank the rich man for his hospitality.
The husband ran and ran and ran from the bees until at last he found the cliff he had fallen down. He began to climb as fast as he could. Oh well, he thought. At least it isn't raining. No sooner had he thought that then it began raining just as bad as the night before. And the wind moaned and howled as the rain soaked him to the bone. A freak gust of wind blew him off the cliff. He flew up on the draft…up…up…up…until he was dodging lightning bolts in the sky. Then the wind let go of him and he fell down…down…down…until he landed with a soft plop on a very familiar soft, fuzzy lump.
When someone talks about lightning striking twice, they are generally referring to something highly unusual happening twice. Thus it may be said that lightning struck twice when the husband encountered the exact same bear in the exact same spot. And maybe it struck three times when the bear chased him into a camp that belonged to the very same band of robbers.
Just as he was about to make his escape from the robbers, another freak gust of wind blew them all down the hill again. They tumbled apart from each other until the husband was traveling on his own, tumbling down the rough, rocky hillside. Fortunately, he built up enough momentum that when the hill ended, he rolled straight to his front door. Dejected, he went to find his wife.
Before he could even begin his story, his wife dragged him off to some corner of the house and showed him a hole in the floor he had never seen before. Now he was very upset. Not only had he encountered trouble and difficulties, he would now have to pay to get his floor fixed! But he did not remain in sour spirits for long. When his wife jumped down the hole, he decided that he would try and jump down as well. And when he did, he discovered… books! Lots and lots of books. And along with those books was lots and lots of gold! Thus they became not just the richest, but also the wisest people in all of Nippon.
And in light of that, it may be said that perhaps bees are very lucky indeed.
~ The End
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Four months after Sandy, there is no shortage of proposed solutions to finance and rebuild the massive damage along New Jersey's coastal region. New Jersey Gov. Christie and other leaders are supporting buyouts of entire neighborhoods that want to relocate. A recent joint Assembly-Senate hearing has included a proposal to increase the Governor's contingency fund for expenses not covered by FEMA from $40 million to $100 million. Leaders of badly-flooded Highlands and Sea Bright are recommending permanently raising specific buildings or, potentially, the entire town.
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Photos/Review: The Sunshine Underground @ Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
The Sunshine Underground returned to Portsmouth one final time for an emotional/triumphant farewell gig at Wedgewood Rooms, supported by local favourites, Blackfoot Circle.
Openers Blackfoot Circle impressed me more than expected as I'd seen them over a year ago but wasn't 100% fussed by them at the time. I think my opinion was probably marred by the fact I was wading through mud at Victorious Festival the last time though! But with that aside, this time, I was truly impressed with how the band made the gig their own with a lively performance suitably warming the crowd up.
Then it was time for the farewell to The Sunshine Underground. The band played a mixture of fan favourites from a decade spanning career of four albums including, an emotional singalong to 'Borders', old favourite 'Dead Scene', the danceable 'It Is Only You' and more recent single, 'Something's Gonna Happen'.
Although Craig (Wellington, frontman) was adamant that it was Saturday night until corrected, he was probably right as they definitely brought Saturday party vibes to Portsmouth yesterday evening. Rightly so too, as he was also celebrating his birthday the same night!
The Sunshine Underground are a band that will be sorely missed for their energetic live performances and consistent great dance/rock tunes. We wish them well with the rest of the tour and their future endeavours!


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As technology advances, the seamless integration of living organisms with electronic systems is no longer the stuff of fiction but a feasible goal that, if achieved, could create tremendous opportunities in biomedical research and clinical medicine, many of which may even be beyond imagination. Recent breakthroughs have enabled bio-integrated electronics to adopt mechanics compatible with soft tissue and increase biotic–abiotic communications, biocompatibility, and stability. An emerging direction in implantable bioelectronics involves the development of materials and device structures that are entirely resorbable in living biological systems, thereby providing essential diagnostic function in implants that operate for a set timeframe matched to a transient biological process and then bioresorb, to naturally eliminate device load. Silicon-based pressure sensor and arrays of bioresorbable electrodes for recording electrophysiological signals represent recent examples, where envisioned applications are in temporary biomedical devices designed to monitor the time evolution of recovery process from traumatic injury or of responses to treatment of neurological disorders.
In this work, we aim to establish a collection of techniques that qualitatively increases the capabilities of such types of bioresorbable systems. Specifically, we introduce a set of building block components -- multiwavelength photodetectors (Figure 1), multilayer filters (Figure 2) and fiber optic probes (Figure 1) – that can be assembled into platforms capable of full spectroscopic characterization of targeted tissues inside the body. In vivo demonstrations of multifunctional bioresorbable devices for full spectral and thermal characterization of biotissues and biofluids, continuously and in real time, in the context of neural activity and metabolic processes, illustrate some of the resulting possibilities (Figure 3).
Future developments will focus on system-level integration in order to enable feedback loops and real-time coupling between diagnostics and therapeutics, both of which are useful for fundamental studies of disease pathology and neuroscience. Moreover, they could prove useful for precision medicine and in guiding surgical and recovery processes for certain types of illness and injury.


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Wire Wrapped Quartz Necklace
Genuine Leather necklace and nickel free clasp is 15 inches long. (I'll be looking for some other alternatives)
All items are wrapped in copper.
- Clear Quartz is 2 inches long
- Rose Quartz is 3 inches long
- Green Aventurine is 4 inches long
Clear Quartz - absorbs, stores, releases and regulates energy.
Rose Quartz - compassion, self love, nurturing
Green Aventurine - abundance, heart chakra, luck
Copper - stimulates and helps amplify the energies it surrounds. It carries electricity. Are body is composed of electricity and different things on a small molecular level combine this with a gemstone and it's like electric charging yourself and the crystal benefits.
NOTE: I have coated it in order for it to not tarnish - I do recommend not wetting these as they can tarnish. If they do clean with a vinegar and water solution to untarnish.


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The Sway Allstars Orchestra have performed at over 500 weddings. And who doesn't love a wedding! We have felt extremely privileged to perform for the rich & famous as well as royalty from all over the world. At weddings that we would never in our wildest dreams have witnessed if it wasn't for Sway. We are one of the top UK wedding bands and would feel privileged to perform at your wedding…
As well as beautiful wedding venues up and down the British Isles, we've been flown off to Ibiza, Lake Como, Venice, Portofino, Turkey, Majorca, Romania and even America to be at people's special days. As the stakes are so high and everything has to be absolutely perfect, we work extra hard to make sure the bride and groom get exactly what they want. From solo performers during the ceremony, strolling bands for the start of the reception, right up to a 20 piece show band at the wedding reception in the evening.
Picture the scene… a beautiful wedding ceremony. The bride is gliding down the aisle to a solo pianist, perhaps with a singer, or maybe a solo guitarist. A perfect rendition of the bride and grooms' favourite song, without the off-key notes from a traditional church organ. This means so much to the guests and wedding party alike. It really starts the whole day with a intimacy and professionalism that is synonymous to Sway Allstars Orchestra.
We can play throughout the service, at various points leading to a final beautiful piece of music for the newlyweds to walk out to.
Once the wedding breakfast is under way, Sway Allstars can feature as much or as little as you like. As a welcome when the guests are arriving, a strolling band, to mingle with your guests, live "stings" as part of the speeches. Or perhaps background music while the guests are eating. As well as an amazing evening of dance floor classics that will guarantee there are no excuses for not dancing! Sway Allstars will also liaise with the bride and groom for their first special dance together.
Having been a part of many celebrity weddings, we love all that we do. Whether it is in the UK or abroad, each one is really special. It may be in a beautiful British church, a sunny beach wedding or a civil ceremony is an intimate venue – we are happy to play wherever you require.
We can adapt the band's line-up, depending on whatever your requirements might be. If you would like a solo pianist or guitarist to start the day, or perhaps an all female string quartet. You might like a 4 piece DJ live set if your stage or venue is smaller, or you may just want to dance.
But the evening celebration party is where Sway Allstars really does excel!
You might like a 6 or 7 piece band, or any combination right up to a 20 piece show – with dancers, a string quartet and brass section, percussionist and 4 fabulous singers. The combinations are endless, but our busiest line-up is definitely our 10 piece (with 3 singers and a 3 piece brass section) or our 7 piece (without the brass).
We can also organise a flashmob – so popular at the moment for thrilling your guests! These are great fun as you can see on this You Tube link.
Some of the celebrity weddings we have played at have been really exciting, but sadly we can't give you more details…
To all of the wonderful Sway band – First of all we must give all of you a HUGE thank you for being so brilliant – so many of our guests commented on how utterly fabulous you were (they also loved the outfits!). Secondly we wanted to thank you for playing our requests, it was great to have a live band play our first dance rather than just a CD. We also want to give you a big thank you David for your patience with us in the long run up to the big day and the many emails and phone calls! You were all sensational and we wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone. Many thanks again for everything. Kindest regards, Simon & Sarah F
Whatever theme and requirement you are wanting for live music for this special day, then we can help. Please either give us a call on 01435 408083 or fill in our enquiry form and someone will be in touch.
We look forward to hearing from you…


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When I started running a couple of years back , and since I had never been into sports or intense physical activity before, one question always plagued me. Is it ok to run during your periods? What if I get them on the day of the marathon? My curiosity led to a lot of reading and talking to long distance runners (in Philippines and India).
Yes, almost all of us are irritable and sluggish during that time, and understandably so but it's mind over matter all the way. Running and exercising during PMS and periods don't affect us negatively, however, if your period becomes very irregular, slows or stops completely, it's definitely time to see a gynecologist.
Here are few pointers I have gathered over time –
Don't stop – Moderate exercise and running can actually improve various severe side effects of menstruation — including uterine cramping, vomiting, nausea and back pain. As per Livestrong.com when you exercise, your body increases blood flow to the uterus and boosts its production of endorphins, "feel-good" hormones that may counter the affects of these pain-inducing prostaglandins in some women.
Pay attention to hydration – During ovulation, the body temperature goes up. So hydration is even more important.
Clothing – Wear dark comfortable clothes (why am I even saying it!) and dress cooler than you normally would.
Avoid binging – It's best to not give into craving for junk food and opt for food rich in iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium and B-complex. Try to include nuts, leafy salads, sautéed vegetables, fish, red kidney beans, broccoli, chic peas, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, bananas, avocado, yogurt, milk, oranges and figs in your meals.
It's the best time to indulge in some dark chocolate as it's rich in nutrients.
Pads/Tampons – As per a lot of runners I spoke to apparently tampons work better. I still haven't tried it though. I have been able to avoid chafing caused due to rubbing of pads by applying Vaseline on the inner thighs. I do that only in case of long runs. It was my first day during Airtel half 2014 and I came out unscathed!
Menstrual Cups – Apparently they work even better than Tampons. I haven't tried them either.
Be prepared – In case of long runs, I carry a waist pouch with wet wipes and extra pads. And I also cut down the distance I was planning to run if I have to, without feeling too bad about it.
At the end of the day, we need to figure out what works for us and what doesn't. Be in touch with your body and listen to it.
So, go with the "flow" I say 🙂


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Trump plan to replace Ginsburg before November election 'an abuse of power', says Biden
Joe Biden says voters should pick the president who selects a successor to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Monday 21 September 2020 07:35, UK
Joe Biden has accused Donald Trump of an "abuse of power" over his plans to replace the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before the presidential election.
Mr Trump has said he will nominate a woman next week to fill the seat of the liberal justice and women's rights champion in the country's highest court.
The 87-year-old had sat on the Supreme Court since 1993 until her death on Friday due to complications from pancreatic cancer.
Her death has sparked a battle over how a successor will be appointed.
Mr Biden urged Senate Republicans to delay any vote on her replacement until after the November election.
Speaking in Philadelphia, the Democratic presidential candidate said: "Voters of this country should be heard ... they're the ones who this Constitution envisions should decide who has the power to make this appointment.
"To jam this nomination through the Senate is just an exercise of raw political power."
The presidential hopeful also reiterated his pledge to nominate an African-American woman to the court, which would be a historic first, if he wins the race to the White House.
The procedure for appointing a Supreme Court justice allows the president to nominate a candidate and then requires the Senate to confirm them.
This would give Mr Trump the opportunity to expand the court's conservative majority to 6-3.
Democrats have pointed to the Republican Senate's refusal in 2016 to act on then president Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee.
Conservative Antonin Scalia had died 10 months before that year's election, and Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell then said the Senate should not act on a nominee during an election year.
This time, he has reversed his stance.
It would take four Republicans to break ranks to keep Mr Trump's nominee off the court.
So far two of the 53 Republicans in the 100-seat chamber - senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine - have said they oppose moving ahead swiftly with plans for a nomination, confirmation hearings and votes before the presidential election.
Two conservative women have been named as potential candidates: Amy Coney Barrett of the Chicago-based 7th Circuit, and Barbara Lagoa of the Atlanta-based 11th Circuit.
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Ms Barrett is a devout Roman Catholic who abortion rights groups say would be likely to vote to overturn the landmark decision that legalised abortion nationwide.
Ms Lagoa was the first Latina on the Florida Supreme Court and would become the youngest justice on the Supreme Court if appointed at 52 years old.
Mr Trump has already appointed two justices: Neil Gorsuch in 2017 and Brett Kavanaugh in 2018.


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