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MOONLIGHT w/ Ines Johnson
Publication Date: January 10, 2017
She was no damsel but he rescued her anyway.
You can never go home again…
Viviane Veracruz is on her way home from university with a degree in one hand…and a baby in her belly. Desperate to escape the judgement of her family, she accepts a sexy stranger's offer to pose as the father for a few days. The plan is for him to run off leaving her family none the wiser. But the longer Pierce Alcede stays, the more she can't let him go.
Home is where the heart is…
Pierce Alcede has finally come to terms with the fact that he is a lone wolf, prone to roam the wilderness alone and never settle down with a family of his own. When he meets a pregnant woman in need, he thinks nothing of stepping in to take the brunt of her family's ire. But somewhere between working on the Veracruz Ranch by day and climbing into Viviane's bed at night, Pierce forgets to run away.
Can a woman searching for a place to belong find a home with a man who lives to roam?
Moonlight is the second in a paranormal romance series full of alpha men and the strong, capable women that bend them to their knees. If you like a touch of magic in your romance novels, then you'll love the witches, fairies, and wolves in the dystopian world of the moonkind.
"Is this seat taken?"
The husky feminine voice called Pierce's attention away from the window and up long legs, down dangerously curved hips, around high, pert breasts to end at a heart-shaped face engulfed in a halo of dark curls. The dark curls and lush curves marked her as a wolf.
Pierce cleared his throat and shifted in his seat. He motioned with his hands for the she-wolf to take the place across from him. She struggled to lift her luggage into the overhead compartment. Pierce stood to offer assistance.
"I've got it," she insisted and hefted the bulk over her head with a grunt.
Pierce stepped back. He was used to strong, independent women. He'd been surrounded by them his whole life. He took no offense that this woman didn't want his assistance. That didn't mean he wasn't a gentleman. He waited to be sure she'd secured the case. Then he waited some more until she was seated.
When she'd finished with her case and stepped into the booth, she stopped in front of her seat and blinked at him. Confusion and then irritation played across the angles of her beautiful face. Her brows rose to her hairline. She tilted her head towards his seat. When he failed to sit down, she motioned with her hand.
Pierce flustered down into his seat, averting his gaze. Had he made a mistake?
Perhaps she wasn't a wolf? Perhaps she was a witch?
It wouldn't be the first time he'd mistaken a witch for a wolf. His last encounter with a witch -on a train no less- had led to a wedding. It had nearly been his wedding. Until his older brother, Jackson, had stepped in and claimed Lucia as the mate to his soul. The wolf and witch lived happily in a quaint little cottage in the woods.
With Pierce now in his seat, the woman sat. She crossed those mile long legs. Then she cleared her throat.
Pierce blinked. Then he realized; he'd been staring. That's when he knew she wasn't a witch. Had she been one he'd have been under a spell by now.
He looked up to offer a sheepish apology. When his eyes met hers, his breath caught in his throat. Beneath the halo of dark, thick hair she had eyes of the lightest blue. Pierce had seen the ocean of the Arctic. That body of water was a dark, murky swamp compared to the crystals set deep in this woman's face.
He was a lone wolf, prone to roam. He was also a man with needs. Both man and wolf salivated at this woman before him. He was certain his interest was plain. He heard himself panting. His mouth watered. He brushed his thumb at the corner of his lip to capture the drop of evidence.
In response, the she-wolf closed her eyes and sighed. Her foot tapped an irritated song on the floorboards. She turned her head and focused her attention outside at the scenery.
"This is beautiful countryside," he tried.
They were now far from Sequoia and nearer to the Mexican border.
"Yes," she said. She turned her head from the window and produced a book from the bag in her lap. She held the book up in front of her face, blocking him from her beauty.
The terse response indicated that she wasn't interested in him. It should've turned Pierce off. It didn't. The last thing he wanted was an entanglement. Her disinterest in him would serve him well. If he could flip that disinterest, and by extension her, on its back for the morning.
Pierce rarely went for she-wolves. The hot-blooded females could form attachments with males who were not their mates. It was in their natures.
He saw no bite marks on her collarbone. He scented no other wolf on her skin. Though he noted a male scent; probably human. Wolves played with humans, but they didn't mate for life. Which meant she likely wasn't looking for any entanglements herself. If he could just capture her attention, he might spark her interest.
"I hope you don't mind my saying," he began, a wolfish smile on his face. "But you have the most beautiful-"
"You know, I'm perfectly fine if we dispense with all the niceties and sit here in companionable silence." She said it with the most polite, most beatific smile.
That smile made Pierce's blood pump and his cock harden. He'd give her anything to keep her smiling at him like that. "If that's what you wish." "It is." She aimed the smile pointedly at him.
From his peripheral view, he caught a look at the stupid grin on his face in the glass window. "Then that's what you'll have."
"Thank you." She pulled the book up, hiding her smile and those eyes, breaking the spell.
With her smile gone, Pierce's grin turned into a frown. He read the cover of the thick book in her hands; Sheep Health, Husbandry, and Disease. He doubted it was for pleasure reading. Perhaps it was a textbook? Maybe she was a student? Sequoia University was near the train station.
"Are you a student?"
She lowered the book and arrowed those light-colored eyes at him. "I thought we agreed to dispense with the niceties?" She smiled, but the facial expression was tight and full of annoyed patience.
His wolf wanted to poke it with his paw. "I can't help it. I'm always nice. My mother raised a gentleman."
Her false facade dropped at the word gentleman. "The only time males are gentlemen," she practically spat the word, "is when they want to get up a female's skirt."
Pierce's eyes darted to those long legs and the hem of her skirt. By the time he made it back to her face, he knew he was caught. He put on his most winning smile. This smile had gotten him an A in Ms. Peckham's Chemistry class even after he failed both the midterm and final exams. Fairies fell to their knees at this smile. Hell, even a witch had fallen under the spell of this smile. Pierce launched it at the wolf across from him.
Before he could put forth words, she opened her mouth to speak. Then she swallowed. She rubbed her hand over her flat abdomen. Finally, she lurched forward, vomiting in his lap.
So much for his A game.


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This is the crux of India's approach to the key Paris climate change summit change in December, officials in the know said.
Modi put forward this argument when he met leaders of the UK and France in New York on Monday and suggested that developed countries should provide finance and technology for clean energy. This was also a key focus in is the negotiations between India and the US for a possible bilateral climate change deal, which received momentum this month ahead of Modi's meeting with US President Barack Obama.
Modi expressed "uncompromising commitment on climate change" in a statement issued after he met Obama on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Monday. He, however, added that plans must work "without affecting our ability to meet the development aspirations of humanity."
India will declare its carbon emission commitments on October 2, coinciding with Mahatma Gandhi's birthday. Delhi favours a plan that does not impair its goals of development and poverty eradication. "The PM made it very clear that the current climate of negativism was not a useful factor as we approach COP21 in Paris," MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup told reporters following Modi-Obama meet. In the run up to meeting, India and the US held discussions on possible bilateral deal where India sought an agreement with the US on future climate change technologies, which would safeguard its development goals.

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Oak Ridges Hospice of Durham is delighted to announce that we have secured property at 1722 Scugog St. in the beautiful town of Port Perry, Ontario where our future hospice home will be located.
The site, former home of the Immaculate Conception School, will be transformed into a new residential hospice facility. Expected to be the first of its kind in Durham Region, our hospice will bridge a gap that currently exists between home care and institutional facilities for end-of-life care services.
We are currently in the planning and design stages for our hospice facility and in October 2017, officially launched our "Building for Compassionate Care" capital campaign to raise the funds necessary to bring this essential service to the residents of Durham. With the generous support of our community, this important achievement is within reach.
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Maybe not in the short term as yoga postures are static and not dynamic combinations. You will achieve bettr results with yoga fitness. However, Yoga will help you fight the reasons why you gain weight (stress, eating disorder, worries ...) and in the long term you are reaching your goals more efficiently.
Food is energy. Angry stressed people have greater need for meat. Vegetarians are not people who do not eat meat, they are people who have choosen not to eat meat. Yoga practice make you feel at peace and your need for meat , if this is your choice, will fade away.
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Instrumentation: 2v/2fl/2vdg/2ob/2flb, vdg (B), bc
Edition: Urtext (1999) - Cond. & parties sép.
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From Pièces en Trio (1692) for two treble instruments (viols, recorders, flutes, oboes, violins, etc.), and a bass. Keyboard continuo can be extemporized ad lib from a figured bass, but the music is complete with three instruments. Prelude and 10 dance movements.


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Mozilla, makers of the Firefox browser, has released an add-on called Lightbeam for Firefox which presents a visualization of your browsing history and analyzes which applications are tracking or monitoring you online and how they are connected.
The company had previously released an experimental add-on for Firefox called Collusion in a bid to better understand how first-party website tools shape a visitor's experience and how their data is tracked.
Following on from its work with Collusion, this second phase of the project now aims to allow users to see exactly who is getting access to their data, and how, with a view to changing Web behaviour of individuals and businesses alike. Lofty, and worthwhile, ambitions.
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The Christmas season has got off to a sparkling start with the launch of our 20th Annual Winter Exhibition on the 18th November, followed hot on the heels by the book launch and celebration of The Christmas Eve Tree.
The book has a special connection with Illustrationcupboard Gallery as it was written by the late Delia Huddy, mother of the gallery founder John. The manuscript had been hidden in a drawer at Walker Books and was only recently re-discovered and published.
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Outside my comfort zone and into my first gran fondo!
By Martin Malo
Outside my comfort zone and into my first gran fondo!
Of the three events in triathlon, cycling is what I do best. And I'm lucky because, in races, biking always counts for half of the total distance. I often make up a lot of time pedaling … before some of my competitors catch up on foot!
I love speed, so I'm happy to follow the training sessions on the bike and even go beyond—something I don't do for running or swimming.
This year, I was a bit weary about the triathlon. So I followed my friends' advice and signed up for a gran fondo—a change I'd been thinking about for a while but never dared.
Fear of the unknown, lack of experience, greater risk of accident, low self-confidence, a new road bike … there were just so many reasons to procrastinate.
But this past May, I finally took the plunge and loved it!
For the first few kilometres of the St-Donat Nordet, I was anxious, overcautious and convinced that I'd finish dead last. But to my huge surprise, I did really well. I learned a lot from my first experience. As soon as I crossed the finish line, I wanted to do it all over again … differently.
Triathlon and gran fondo (or cyclosportive) involve different bikes and completely different approaches. Success in triathlon comes from strength and endurance while success in gran fondo comes from strategy and sudden pushes for a better position.
In gran fondo, the idea is to keep your place in the pack. In triathlon, drafting is prohibited and penalized, but, in gran fondo, riders can capitalize on the slipstream as long as they follow in the wheel. That's why it's important to be alert and ready to react to accidents. Paying attention is also key because riders will steal ahead. If you don't have enough time to push to the limit, you can lose the pack and then have to fight to catch up. That's exactly what happened to me in St-Donat.
The Défi Vélo-Mag, which was held in September in the magnificent Parc de la Mauricie, is justifiably popular and sells out as soon as registration opens. I'll admit to being intimated because the competition was strong and there were even more cyclists than in St-Donat, but my second experience was just amazing. I may have a lot to learn, but I'll definitely be back next year!
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Established for nearly 20 years, this lovely cabin-style B&B boasts an excellent annual occupancy level of between 80-85%. Purchased from the original owner/developer in 2007, this has become a very successful accommodation business.
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After happily owning and running the business for years the current owners are ready to move on to semi-retirement.
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I recently read The Question That Never Goes Away by Philip Yancey. He wrote the book as a bit of a follow-up to his classic work Where Is God When It Hurts? that he wrote over three decades ago. He weaves in commentary and faith thoughts with reflections from three places he visited in 2012: Japan after the Tsunami, the Balkans as they continue to overcome the impact of the violent conflicts of the 1990s, and Newton after the mass shooting at an elementary school. His stories from those three places are powerful and drive the book. Adding to his narratives, Yancey also avoids the temptation of making the issue black-and-white as too many people do. He wallows in the gray areas of pain, suffering, loss, and life. Yancey does not pretend to have the answers (meaning he does not pretend to be God), and that is what makes his book so helpful.
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After several years of development, we're proud to release our training program which, we feel, is one of the most comprehensive of its kind in the world . . . .
The purpose of this program is to provide training and certification for women eager to lead the new paradigms of healing, relating, and living that the future is calling for. This inaugural training is specifically for women who are seeking not only to develop their facilitation skills, but importantly, a tribe to move mountains with… and birth the bigger vision of NaiAsa with to serve as many communities as we possibly can. See the bigger vision and purpose here.
If you're not willing to learn how to lead some dance, shimmy and play, at the end of a "neuroscience of transformation" presentation,
then this program is probably not for you.
At NaiAsa Institute, we recognize and operate from the following:
Virtually all of the "problems" that show up in a person's life (physical, emotional, mental, social, professional, romantic, financial) result from the same core imbalance and core beliefs.
When harmony is restored at the root, healing will happen naturally in the periphery.
The most common "root" imbalance in the modern world is energetic with yang energies dominating yin energies, resulting in a disharmonious flow of Sacred Feminine & Masculine.
We believe that the balancing of these energies that people, coupled with clear vision, purpose & commitment inside of a loving community, thrive with joy, ease & flow.
To be a NaiAsa Institute-certified coach, you must be able to demonstrate knowledge, presentation skills, mastery of flow foundations, applications of learned theories, facilitation skills, and the ability to create accountability and trust.
As a result of investing time, energy, and resources into this comprehensive program, women will not just be coaches . . . . they will be NaiAsa Institute Coaches which means they:
Are Healers, Spiritual Counselors, Priestesses, Educators, Soultrepreneurs, Leaders, and Stewards of Global Change
Are certified yoga teachers and lovers of dance and creative movement
Have mastered theoretical AND experiential concepts of neuroscience & flow psychology
Have the equivalent of a Masters Degree that rivals the best of any programs out there
Have transcended the illusion of separateness that pervades society today
Are focused more on how people FEEL as opposed to how much they KNOW
See how the unlocking of the Sacred Feminine within each is a path to heal the planet
Cultivate harmony between science and spirituality, technology and nature, and yin and yang principles
The program, after the inaugural one mentioned above, will consist of 4 tracks starting with a Foundations layer which is the primary prerequisite for each:
Foundations (Core Competency)
ENRICH your personal or professional practice with new, cutting-edge, somatic life coaching skills. Expand your knowledge on the neuroscience of dance, yoga, and "flow", all while forming meaningful bonds with inspiring souls that will last a lifetime. The Beauty that Transforms retreat and program combines the measurable & powerful benefits of Somatic Coaching and Movement (Flow Arts, Yoga, & Dance) to help restore the nervous system, release old trauma, and reclaim precious, priceless, joyful BLISS.
Foundations is not a pre-requisite but a requirement for certification and can be fulfilled by one of the following:
1) attendance of a full (7-10 day) Beauty That Transforms retreat (next retreat in Bali, March 21 - 31, 2020)
2) participation in a 9-month, Women's Group Coaching Journey (a journey recently finished October 2019)
3) participation in a 9-month, 1-on-1 Private Coaching Journey
NeuroSomatic Life and Soul Coach™ Training and Certification
What is a NeuroSomatic Life and Soul Coach?
To answer this question, let us begin with the root word, soma. According to ancient Vedic texts, Soma was originally a plant worshipped as a Vedic deity of the moon, flowing waters, ecstasy, and inspiration. Soma also means the living body of an organism in its wholeness. Somatic life coaches support clients in optimizing their lives by resourcing the innate intelligence of the body. In a world that has become dominated by mental processes, the rapidly growing field of somatics (which includes yoga and other movement meditations) is helping to bring people back into their bodies and restore a much needed balance between the mind and the body.
NeuroSomatic Soul Coaches are somatic life coaches who focus not only on reclaiming the wisdom of the body, but also on creating new ways of being through new ways of moving that re-wire the brain and nervous system while simultaneously releasing limiting beliefs and trauma in a joyful way. Embodied play, word play, ritual, dance, flow arts, yoga, and breathwork, are a few of the transformational practices that set NaiAsa coaches apart from most classical life coaches. Above all, however, is the paradigm shift from the more linear, rigid, ways of facilitating transformation to being more balanced, circular, flowing, intuitive styles of coaching, that powerfully guide their clients home, not just to their bodies, but equally importantly, to living a life aligned with their hearts, their bliss, and clarity on what ignites their soul.
(What's the difference between a Life Coach and a Therapist? Get the research here.)
NeuroSomatic Flow Practitioners™ (Therapeutic Flow Arts Track)
Studies have shown that just five minutes a day of "juggling" or "dance" movement will increase brain mass, synaptic connectivity, reduce anxiety, and help overcome depression. The "flow arts" is a rapidly emerging field proving to be one of the most powerful transformative and healing somatic practices. Please click here to learn more about the rising number of studies revealing therapeutic benefits, including neuro-protective effects, especially in the aging population.
For professionals in therapy, health science, corporate coaching, movement arts, fitness, and yoga, this program allows them to expand their practice to include flow movement specifically designed to unlock areas in the brain where traditional therapies don't focus. Our NaiAsa Flow Practitioners are trained and skilled to work in any environment, from clinical to corporate. Combined with modalities that nurture the inner child, the Therapeutic Flow Arts track offers professionals a powerful addition to their current practice.
NaiAsana™ Yoga Teacher Training
This yoga practice is a way for women to come home - to the heart, the body, and the soul. Female practitioners all over the world have felt disconnected to today's popular flows which are too "masculine" - rigid, asana-based, linear, and rigorous. (It's interesting to note that the most popular, asana-based practices today were created by men, primarily for men.) For those practitioners looking for something to awaken the essence of the Sacred Feminine, then NaiAsana™ is the answer. With its cross-cultural, somatic practice weaving asana, dance, flow arts, and PLAY both on and off the mat, this tantric vinyasa of spiral, rhythmic and cross-body movement patterns, often incorporating props such as poi, the hula hoop, or even Fire, powerfully restores and re-patterns the nervous system.
(The combined hours for all of these tracks is 300 hours. With one of the pre-requisites being the completion of a 200 YTT, you'll have earned 500 hours total.)
The curriculum of each program covers 5 essential elements:
AIR (Science) - This element invites theoretical study and curious exploration to cultivate wisdom, inspiration, knowledge, intention, and clear vision. Candidates will devote scholarly study of and within the realms of neuroscience, cosmology, language & ancient philosophies (Koshas, Indigenous Medicine Wheel, etc.)
EARTH (Soma) - The Earth element roots the formless into form, and honors physical experience through all sensory systems as a crucial way of "knowing" and "discerning." Candidates will learn how to create safe and strong containers for healing and embodied transformation to occur for themselves and for their clients. Before completing certification through this program, candidates are required to immerse into the experiential aspects of NaiAsa Institute principles by attending the full Beauty that Transforms retreat or the virtual Sacred Feminine Fire program. The next retreat will be held in Bali on March 21 - 31th, 2020. The next virtual women's program began in March of 2019 & recently completed October 2019 (22-Week journey).
WATER (Sacred FeminYinity) - According to many cultures, water is considered the most feminine/yin and the most powerful of all the elements. Water rules the realm of emotionality, sensuality, relationships, and the art of flow. Research has confirmed that relationship is more important for the healing journey than any techniques used by a therapist, psychologist, physician, counselor, and beyond. This is also the component that seems to get the least attention in most Western-based, health professional training programs. Because NaiAsa Coaches are also healers, candidates will cultivate those essential qualities of presence, playfulness, compassion, and beyond to cultivate nurturing relationships that naturally propel clients forward in a balanced, and organic, way.
FIRE (Soul Expression) - Fire is the element that ignites action and transformation. NaiAsa Coaches will be skilled in and committed to having their clients take action that is, most importantly, aligned with purpose at the soul level. Candidates will have ample practice in mock coaching scenarios and will demonstrate their skills through various practicums throughout the training program. And yes, for those wondering, fire-dancing definitely plays a significant part in setting this program apart from any and all others.
SPIRIT (Seva) - Seva is the sanskrit word for "selfless service." Seva is also an important key to sustainability in the new world. Conscious surrender and REST are the final vital parts of every learning cycle and necessary for integration and restoration. NaiAsa Institute has designed this training program (and all programs) to include both Seva and relaxed integration time as essential elements of not only the training, but also the bigger vision of NaiAsa.
Each phase, conference, or retreat mentioned below will have a mix of these elements contained within.
HIGH LEVEL Breakdown of the 300/500 Hours & Certification Process:
While we do not require a particular order of completion of the following, we do require that all of the following are completed to become CERTIFIED.
NaiAsa Foundations (100 Hr) requirements:
50 Hr Experiential & Theoretical - BEAUTY THAT TRANSFORMS Retreat & Foundations Course (upcoming retreat in Bali, 2020)
25 Hr Theoretical 12 - Week Virtual Study of the Neuroscience of Transformational Learning (not yet offered separate from the NaiAsa Coach training program)
25 Hr Learning and Mastery of basic Flow Principles, moves, & concepts
NaiAsa NeuroSomatic Life and Soul Coach Program (300 Hr) requirements:
100 Hr Experiential & Theoretical - Virtual 9 month Women's Inner Fire Coaching Journey: AWAKENING SACRED FEMININE FIRE & BIRTHING BLISS (upcoming in Spring, 2020)
100 Hr Virtual Classes and Coursework
75 Hr In-Person Trainings/Conferences
25 HR Practicums, Practice Coaching & Private Mentoring
5 HR Small (3-5) Group Facilitation/Coaching
2 HR Large (6 +) Group Facilitation/Teaching - 2 classes/workshops (one or both will generate income! and yes, you will be mentored/supported in the "business" of giving your gifts and allowing your gifts to give back to you)
8 HR Individual Practice Coaching/Facilitation (2 observed)
8 HR 1-on-1 Coaching/Mentorship with Dr. Jinju or Qualified Mentor
<1 HR Presentation on NeuroSomatics
<1 HR Demonstration (video presentation of basic flow principles, moves & concepts)
1 -3 HR Grand Finale! Facilitation of YOUR unique offering!
NaiAsa Facilitator & Faculty Requirements:
Mar 7 - 16, 2021 (50 Hrs*), Attend the next BTT Retreat as Facilitator & NaiAsa Coach Graduation
NaiAsa coaches are also required to graduate from a 200 HR YTT to complete certification (not a pre-requisite). We are currently moving toward becoming a registered yoga school with Yoga Alliance so it's possible that we may offer this in the future. For yoga teachers who already have your 200 HR, you can satisfy your YA Continuing Education requirement using both contact and non-contact hours of this training as we are a registered Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider.
3 Virtual Phases
2 In-Person Conferences (attendance required)
1 BTT Retreat as a Participant (required)
1 BTT Retreat as a Facilitator OR host your own workshop and let us observe recording (either one required)
Mar. 1 - 11, 2019 (50 Hrs), BTT Retreat
Apr - May, 2019 (25 Hrs), Virtual Sacred Feminine Fire Coaching Journey
previous participation in a:
9-Month, Inner Fire Group Coaching Journey
week-long, BTT retreat
Training (300 HR)
Jan 22 -26, 2020 (25 Hrs), Conference 1
Feb 4 - Apr 28, 2020 (50 Hrs), Virtual Phase 1
May 19 - Dec 16, 2020 (Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 7 pm, MST, 100 Hrs), Virtual Phase 2
Feb 24 - 28, 2021 (Full Moon, 50 Hrs) Conference 2*, NaiAsana & Therapeutic Flow Arts
Jan - Mar 2021 (Tuesdays, 7 pm MST, 25 Hrs), Virtual Phase 3
Mar 7 - 2021 (14 days, 50 Hrs*), Facilitator Training & NaiAsa Coach Graduation
*Conference 2 may turn into the NaiAsana 200-Hr YTT. If that happens, then we'll likely open the training up to the public. Women in the inaugural class will be invited to attend the full training; however, you will not have to pay the additional tuition costs for the full training.
Please click here for a PDF of the DETAILED training journey timeline.
Graduates of this program will demonstrate:
Presenter Level of Understanding of NeuroSomatics
Thorough understanding of basic neurophysiology
Ability to facilitate Mind-Body Re-Programming/Re-patterning of Behavior and Beliefs
Mastery of basic NaiAsana™ vinyasas
Sacred Scholarship Research Paper with evidence-based research & presentation
Certified Graduates are:
Ready to excel in not only the art and practice of coaching, but also a healthy start to generating income immediately (It's fair to note that most coaching programs do not include this business component.)
Continually supported (Another unusual perk of this program are built-in post-graduation mentorship/coaching sessions)
Invited to facilitate or simply help hold space at future NaiAsa Institute trainings, programs, and retreats.
In addition to your training and graduating as a certified coach in one of the most unique and comprehensive training programs in the world, you also (upon graduation) get a rare opportunity to be:
Part of the "Mother Circle" with a designation as a Founding Mother of NaiAsa Institute and the greater vision and mission it holds.
Invited to be part of the core faculty, team of trainers for future trainings, and/or team of facilitators for future retreats.
A founding member of the only educational institute of its kind founded by WOMEN, and in the greater service of the Sacred and Divine Feminine within and all around, supported by and in harmony with the Sacred and Divine Masculine energies within and all around.
Part of a new paradigm of business, education, and communing aligned with conscious, green and compassionate living.
Call the paradise island of Bali "home" (at least part-time).
This is not your typical coach training program.
What makes the NaiAsa coach training program & model unique is the incorporation & utilization of:
Harmonious Approach to Coaching balanced in the Masculine & Feminine Energies (Especially for women to remember the power of NOT forcing, but rather ALLOWING their dreams to manifest & unfold. Our 9-month coaching journey is a case in point of what's possible without the masculine pressures & linear
Healing arts such as flow arts, yoga, and dance
Highly integrative model based in Spiral Flow Dynamics, Indigenous Wisdom and Modern Science
Cross-cultural approach to understanding the human condition
The curriculum was designed and is directed by a woman who is also a doctor of neuroscience
Divine and Sacred Feminine principles & teachings
Moon Cycles & Hormones
All coaches are required to complete 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training of their choice.
Yogic Philosophy (Kosha System & Tantra)
SEVA (Sanskrit word for selfless service) - All NaiAsa coaches are required to fulfill 6 months of voluntary mentorship (1 hr/week) for under-resourced women and/or their families in the NaiAsa nonprofit outreach program within.
Radical Business Growth Support. From the start of the program, we will begin to promote you to the world through the website, retreats, virtual programs.
For women only
Tribe for Life
$12,500 is the full tuition for the inaugural NaiAsa Institute Training program, which includes: Foundations, NeuroSomatic Soul Coach™ Training and Certification, Therapeutic Flow Arts, and NaiAsana™ Yoga Teacher Training.*
($11,500 is the full tuition for those who have attended a one-week, Beauty that Transforms retreat. Additional tuition discount for those who have attended more than one retreat and/or have participated in past Beauty that Transforms/Inner Fire programs, please indicate in your application.)
$3500 OFF for those who apply and register by December 11, 2018.
$3000 OFF for those who apply and register by March 15, 2019.
Application Process
Step 1: Submit your application by March 11, 2019.
Step 2: Look for confirmation email containing next steps and registration details.
Step 3: Complete 30 min Q/A with Dr. Jinju Dasalla (if necessary).
Step 4: Once acceptance letter/email is received, register and secure your spot (and the early bird tuition price), with an $850 deposit by March 15, 2019. At time of registration you will also choose your payment plan.
(There will be single payment or payment plan options available. Payment plan options and time frames vary based on the date you enroll in relation to the start date of the program.)
Step 5: Receive your congratulations and welcome letter containing ways you can get ahead on your coach-training journey immediately!
We hope you'll join us in changing the world . . . . one woman at a time!


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Last week, Microsoft released the new CLR Memory Diagnostics (ClrMD) library, which is a set of APIs for programmatically inspecting a crash dump of a .NET program.
To start playing with it, you first need to add the Microsoft.Diagnostics.Runtime package from NuGet (be sure to select Include Prerelease, because it is a prerelease version):
You can use ClrMD to analyze a crash dump from disk, or to attach to a live process. In both scenarios, you will need to use one of the static factory methods declared in the DataTarget class. To analyze a crash dump file from disk, start with the following code:
1: const string pathToFile = @"C:\TestApplication.DMP";
2: using (DataTarget dataTarget = DataTarget.LoadCrashDump(pathToFile))
3: {
4: // ...
5: }
To attach to a live process, you need the process's id:
1: int pid = Process.GetProcessesByName("TestApplication")[0].Id;
2: using (DataTarget dataTarget = DataTarget.AttachToProcess(pid, 5000))
3: {
4: // ...
5: }
By default, invasive attachment is used. You can state otherwise by using another overload of the AttachToProcess method that accepts an AttachFlag parameter.
Once attached, the DataTarget object will contain information on the process such as its architecture, loaded CLR versions and loaded modules, but for the really interesting stuff, you will need to create an instance of the ClrRuntime class:
1: string dacLocation = dataTarget.ClrVersions[0].TryGetDacLocation();
2: if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(dacLocation))
3: return;
5: ClrRuntime runtime = dataTarget.CreateRuntime(dacLocation);
You should pay attention to a few things here:
- Multiple CLR versions can be loaded side by side in the same process. DataTarget will contain all of them.
- In order to create a ClrRuntime instance, the path to the mscordacwks.dll should be provided.
- The TryGetDacLocation method returns the full path to mscordacwks.dll in case that you have it on your machine.
- In case that you are analyzing a crash dump, it is possible that you won't have the matching mscordacwks.dll on your machine. In that case, you will need to get it from Microsoft's symbol server (See ClrInfo.DacInfo.FileName). In the rare cases when it's not there, use the method described here.
Once the runtime is created, you can use it for various tasks such as:
- Inspect the managed heap (all objects, blocking objects, finalizable objects, roots and so on).
- Inspect the thread pool.
- Inspect GC Handles.
- Inspect managed threads (call stack, objects on which the thread is blocked waiting on, current exception, and more).
It's great to have this API as another tool in my debugging tool belt. I'm sure that it will prove itself as valuable in many situations.
Cross-posted from http://www.programmingtidbits.com/post/2013/05/09/CLR-Memory-Diagnostics-Released.aspx


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cFake Duck. I love it, and after some hesitation, I've tried to make it a couple of times. Although I still prefer eating this in the restaurant, the fake fake duck that I make isn't half bad.
First, soak several beancurd sheets in warm water for 5-10 minutes
Next: pat dry and lay out the beancurd one at a time on a piece of cheesecloth.
Heat a mixture of rice wine or sherry, soy sauce, sugar, stock and vegetable oil. Brush this on each piece of beancurd before adding another on top. Repeat until all of your beancurd is used
Fold the beancurd sheets inward until you have a fairly dense packet about the size of a paperback. Wrap with the cheesecloth, then steam for 10 minutes.
After steaming, saute in oil for 2-3 min, or until lightly brown and puffy on both sides. Serve with hot sauce and wine vinegar :)


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Everybody loves a good smoothie and this strawberry quinoa treat is no exception. It's naturally protein packed and made from wholesome ingredients. It'll satisfy a sweet tooth without undoing any hard work you put into eating healthy. Actually, this smoothie would be perfect post workout as a recovery shake thanks to its greek yogurt, hearty whole grains, and antioxidant packed berries. Want an extra boost of flavor? Replace half the strawberries in the recipe with raspberries! Mmmmmmmmm, yes.
It's also the perfect pink for valentine's day which means it's the perfect treat to make for your sweetheart. Whether you're into giving the gift of post wod gains, everyday health, or a special sweet treat, this smoothie will cover all your bases.
Strawberry Quinoa Smoothie
Serves 1
- 1/4 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 1/4 cup frozen or fresh strawberries
- 1 splash vanilla extract
- 2 ice cubes
If quinoa is not already cooked, place uncooked quinoa and water into a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to boil and reduce to simmer. Cover and let cook until all the water has absorbed (5 mins).
Add quinoa, milk, yogurt, berries, vanilla, & ice cubes to a high powdered blender. Blitz everything together until smooth. If your smoothie is too thick, add a splash of milk & blitz again until desired consistency is achieved. Pour into a glass & sip.
* The strawberries in this recipe can easily be replaced with your favorite berry. I personally love raspberries & blackberries here. The quinoa can also be replaced with oats, but won't contribute quite the same nutritional punch. Happy snacking!
- Adapted from myfussyeater.com (aka even the pickiest of eaters will love this one!)


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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Going Nowhere Fast
I wanted to get back on the road but it's raining. Instead it's just me in the garage with my radio and dog spinning to nowhere. The garage door is open and I'm watching my neighbors watering there lawn with their automatic sprinklers while the rain pours down. Where's my baseball bat?!
Picture courtesy of my son Byron.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Been a Long Time
Haven't been cycling since early October.
I've been taking advantage of the cooler weather to get caught up on some projects at home.
Time to get back on the road and suck fumes from all the SUV's. Gotta love California ...home of the clueless SUV soccer moms and truck driving investment brokers.
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I must admit that lipsticks are my weakness. Above all makeup products I just can't seem to go past a good lipstick. I really don't know what it is about a lipstick that appeals to me above a pretty blush, or highlighter or whatever but lipsticks are the one thing I don't think I will ever have enough of.
So, when I was lucky enough to receive some of the Rimmel 'The Only 1' lipsticks to trial I was excited beyond words.
I mean, who wouldn't be excited about looking at such pretties all lined up together, hey?
These Rimmel 'The Only 1' lipsticks come in 15 shades of which I received 5 to try out. They are described as an all-in-one lipstick with long lasting colour, comfort, moisture and wear.
I must say that I am definitely impressed with the colour payoff and wear of these lipsticks considering how affordable they are. They are a dream to apply and leave my lips feeling soft and moisturised for most of the day. I have managed to get a good 5-6 hours out of one application before needing to touch up and they seem to fade to a nice stain once they do start to wear off.
They are a really creamy lipstick that feel almost like butter when applied onto the lips. They are exceptionally pigmented and dry to a very pretty satin-like finish but do have a very strong, sweet, fruity scent and taste when first applied which does tend to fade pretty quickly though. Also, my biggest test for a lipstick is seeing if it bleed into the lip lines and this one passes that test with flying colours!
I also am a huge fan of the rounded bullet as I tend to prefer this shape to your usual pointed lipstick bullet, but I know this shape does have a tendency to turn a lot of people off.
|(Left to Right - 120 You're All Mine, 200 It's A Keeper, 510 Best of the Best)
|(Left to Right - 600 Peachy-Beachy, 700 Naughty Nude)
And here are the all important swatches:
|(Top to bottom - 120 You're All Mine, 200 It's A Keeper, 510 The Best Of The Best, 600 Peachy-Beachy, 700 Naughty Nude)
|(Rimmel 'The Only 1' Lipstick - 120 You're All Mine)
|(Rimmel 'The Only 1' Lipstick - 200 It's A Keeper)
|(Rimmel 'The Only 1' Lipstick - 510 Best Of The Best)
|(Rimmel 'The Only 1' Lipstick - 600 Peachy-Beachy)
|(Rimmel 'The Only 1' Lipstick - 700 Naughty Nude)
Have you tried The Only 1 lipstick yet? If so, what's your favourite shade?
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Monday, January 31, 2011
The Ides of March
Not since the days of Rain Man has Cincinnati seen anything like this. The movie is titled, The Ides of March and will be directed by George Clooney. Clooney will also star in the picture as a Democratic Governor who is campaigning in the Presidential primaries. It appears there will be an abundance of backroom deals, backstabbing and an assortment of dirty campaign tricks. The plot sounds like what basically happens in everyday politics.
Along with Clooney, joining the cast will be Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachael Wood, Paul Giamatti, Philip Seymour Hofffman, Jeffrey Wright and Max Minghella. That's an impressive cast. And, just like Rain Man, the Ides of March could be an Oscar contender.
If you can't make it, you can e-mail a photo and your contact information to firstname.lastname@example.com. It's your opportunity to star in a major motion picture.
George Clooney is somewhat of a hometown boy. Although he was born in Maysville, KY, he grew up here in the Cincinnati area. His father Nick, was a well-known and respected news anchor on WKRC Channel 12 for years. He also hosted The Nick Clooney Show, a variety/talk show. My guess is that Clooney has been looking for an opportunity to shoot a movie where he grew up. And thanks to the recent tax credit passed by the Ohio Legislature, it now makes financial sense.
It's great to be back in the limelight. A film can do wonders for your city's image. I remember back in the 1980s when Rain Man was filmed here. Some people were talking about the possibility of a film renaissance or a film industry right here in Cincinnati. Unfortunately, that never materialized. But still, anything's possible
Friday, January 28, 2011
The Exorcist, Getting the Hell Scared Out of You - Part 4
Lars and the Real Girl from 2009 portrays one of the best examples of Christian community that I have ever seen in any film. The film is a reflection of I John 3:18 which says, "My children, we should love people not only with words and talk but by our actions and true caring." NCV Lars is a lonely, shy and socially inept young man living in a converted garage behind the house of his brother and sister-in-law. Lars is suffering from some sort of emotional and psychological disorder. As crazy as the plot sounds, he believes that a life-like doll that he orders online is actually a real person. His family and, more importantly, his Christian community rally around him in love and grace to help him in his recovery. It's a beautiful story and a perfect example of Christian love at work. What we find in Lars and the Real Girl is a Christian community we all hope for—unconditional love, acceptance, and redemption.
And finally, Dogma offers a view of Christianity, especially Catholics, that some may find offensive. Many believe that it mocked and questioned conventional theology about the nature of God. The film was directed by Kevin Smith who is well-known as an edgy filmmaker. Kevin Smith has given many interviews where he has stated that he is a devout Catholic and a believer in God. Although this film offers an irreverent view of the Church and organized religion, it does affirm the existence of God and the importance of faith. It affirms the benevolence of God and the divinity of Christ. For some Christians, it will be impossible to see God at work in this film. However, it spoke to an entire generation of post-modern youth who are trying to understand who God is.
The film presented an opportunity for dialogue and discussion with the Church. Unfortunately, for the most part, we couldn't get past some of the more disturbing elements of the film to see the truth that Dogma was presenting. Most people in our society want to have an honest and frank discussion about the nature of God. Who is he? How do I find him if he exists? Dogma presents opportunities where we can enter into such dialogues but only if we are willing.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
The Exorcist, Getting the Hell Scared Out of You - Part 3
Smoke Signals from 1998 and Magnolia from 1999 are redemptive stories about forgiveness. Smoke Signals' main character, Victor, must deal with his pain and inability to forgive his father, who abandoned the family when Victor was a child. The film poses thought-provoking questions. "How do we forgive our fathers? Do we forgive our fathers in our age or theirs? Saying it to them or not saying it?" What would appear on the surface to be a simple movie about two characters on a road trip, in reality, is a movie that offers us a perspective into our relationships with our fathers. Magnolia is a three-hour film into the very heart of the human condition. I can't think of one emotion that is not expressed somewhere in the film.
Magnolia we can all see ourselves in the characters portrayed. The film presents nine different story lines which ultimately merge into one story. What drives the heart of this film is the idea that there is nothing you have done or not done that cannot be forgiven, no matter what your past is or what acts you have committed that you believe are beyond redemption. It's a powerful statement that embraces the idea that in order for human beings to find peace, they must seek forgiveness.
American Beauty is a film that most Christians found extremely offensive. Lester Burnham is a middle-aged man who has lost the ability to feel anything in life. His existence is defined by the mundane aspects of everyday life until he has an encounter with his teenager daughter's best friend. Although he never acts on his impulse, he does lust after her. The film offers a hard look at life in America's suburbia. The story is really about our own self-made imprisonment in cages that we build ourselves. What our character discovers about life is that the mundane things are really the things that we should be most grateful for but are often the things we overlook. It's the daily experiences of life that define who we are. Beauty therefore can be found in just the process of living. Needless to say, audiences identified with Lester's character and in his pursuit to find the beauty of life. The movie is a search for purpose and meaning. American Beauty uses the catalyst of an improper relationship, which finally wakes Lester up to realize that fulfillment cannot be found in the lust for flesh . It can only be found in the pursuit of living life.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
The Exorcist, Getting the Hell Scared Out of You - Part 2
Can mainstream Hollywood movies made by nonbelievers have the ability to change your life and lead you toward God? Can they communicate truth? Do they have the power to challenge the decisions we make and the life we pursue? Absolutely. I am a living example. (see part 1 ) Yes, it can do all of the above and more. Here are just a few other examples of films that convey truth and have the potential to lead viewers toward a relationship with God.
The Truman Show from 1998 and The Matrix from 1999 depict a world in which man lives in a false reality but is unaware of it. What they see before them, they accept as reality.
The Forgotten from 2004 and Juno from 2007 both embrace the sanctity of life. In The Forgotten, Telly Paretta believes her son, Sam, died in a plane crash. Her family and doctors are trying to convince her that she is suffering from a delusion because Sam never existed. The Forgotten offers a surprising twist in this clever science fiction film where we discover that an alien race is conducting an experiment to determine whether the bonds between a mother and child can be broken. Obviously, they cannot. There is a spiritual connection between mother and child. It goes beyond the physical to the soul. The Forgotten is one of the best examples about the sanctity of life ever produced. I'm sure that's not what the filmmakers intended; nevertheless, that's the result.
Juno is a story about a teenager with an unwanted pregnancy. Helen Page plays Juno MacGuff, who contemplates what her choices are. She seeks a family to adopt her child. Diablo Cody wrote the screenplay for the film based on her own high school experiences. Juno is an endorsement for adoption over abortion.
The Truman Show from 1998 and The Matrix from 1999 depict a world in which man lives in a false reality but is unaware of it. What they see before them, they accept as reality.
The Forgotten from 2004 and Juno from 2007 both embrace the sanctity of life. In The Forgotten, Telly Paretta believes her son, Sam, died in a plane crash. Her family and doctors are trying to convince her that she is suffering from a delusion because Sam never existed. The Forgotten offers a surprising twist in this clever science fiction film where we discover that an alien race is conducting an experiment to determine whether the bonds between a mother and child can be broken. Obviously, they cannot. There is a spiritual connection between mother and child. It goes beyond the physical to the soul. The Forgotten is one of the best examples about the sanctity of life ever produced. I'm sure that's not what the filmmakers intended; nevertheless, that's the result.
Juno is a story about a teenager with an unwanted pregnancy. Helen Page plays Juno MacGuff, who contemplates what her choices are. She seeks a family to adopt her child. Diablo Cody wrote the screenplay for the film based on her own high school experiences. Juno is an endorsement for adoption over abortion.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
The Exorcist, Getting the Hell Scared Out of You - Part 1
In the early 1970s as a teenager, I saw The Exorcist with a few of my friends. At the time, The Exorcist was a big hit. It was provocative and cutting edge. It was the rage, a must-see film. The movie deals with God, demons and exorcism. Before watching The Exorcist, I wasn't sure that to think about God. In fact, I had only been to church once in my entire life. I knew nothing about the Bible. And I wasn't sure if God even existed. In other words, I was a nonbeliever. I did not have the opportunity or the good fortune to grow up in a Christian home. Call me a heathen.
But after seeing The Exorcist, something changed. Yes, it was the scariest movie I had ever seen in my entire life. But it was more than that. Its seemed so real. Perhaps, for the first time, I had the sense of what evil looked like, and it wasn't a pretty picture. I could actually feel its presence. It shook the very foundations of how I viewed everything in life. If the devil was real, there had to be a God, right? And if the devil had that much power, shouldn't that be something I should be concerned about? And if there was a war between God and the devil, which side did I want to be on?
Returning to the original question, can mainstream movies have the ability to lead us to God? Here are just a few other examples of films that convey truth and have the potential to lead viewers toward a relationship with God.
Monday, January 24, 2011
The Devil's Playground - Part 3
Third, you need resolution and determination. You will have the door slammed in your face countless times. Can you live with that and continue to fight on? Breaking into Hollywood and the mainstream industry is a challenge. Your resolution and determination has to be rock solid. It could take you two years just to get your foot in the door and another two to three years to have a legitimate shot at making a living in this business. Can you live two years without an income? That's what it might take.
Fourth, you will need energy. There is no 8-hour or 10-hour day in the world of media, TV or film. No weekends off and little or no downtime. Most of the shoots I have been on are typically anywhere from 12 – 16 hours. Can you do that for weeks at a time? It looks fun from the outside, but once you are there, it's hard work.
Fifth, you will especially need wisdom. If you are going to navigate successfully in this industry, it requires wisdom. Which jobs do you work on? Which jobs do you not work on? How do you balance your faith in a hostile environment? No easy answers here. You will need to ask God for wisdom every single day.
You've started your journey, and this is your road map for success. This book won't answer all of your questions, but it will get you started in the right direction. If God has called you to be a media missionary, don't let anyone talk you out of it. You know there's something inside of you that you may not be able to explain to other people, but it's driving you towards something bigger than yourself.
Friday, January 21, 2011
The Devil's Playground - Part 2
Industry insiders tell me that 10,000 new people arrive each month in Hollywood looking to break into the industry. They also tell me that approximately 10,000 people also leave every month broken and disillusioned. Somewhere in those numbers are 200 individuals who believe they have been called to go to Hollywood and transform the industry. Those Christians who work in various ministries in the industry also tell me that less than 10% have a real chance to make it in the business. Those are sad numbers. So what can you do to improve your chances? How can you have success in Hollywood both professionally and spiritually?
That's a given. But there are five other traits that are absolutely essential.
First, you must have a solid relationship with God. If you don't, the media industry, especially Hollywood, will chew you up and spit you out. If you don't know who you are in Christ, don't ever consider pursuing a career in mainstream media. If your relationship with Christ is close and personal, you will know without any doubt if you have been called to Hollywood to pursue a career in media. Don't move on unless this is crystal clear. A strong relationship with God will also lead you to seek fellowship and support groups who can help you in your spiritual and career development. I've talked to a lot of Christians who thought they could make it on there own. We all need help. There are Christians who work in Hollywood who can help and support you.
Second, you must love the people in this industry. People who work in entertainment and media whether in Hollywood or any other town, quite frankly, are different. Artists often don't fit into the mainstream model. They are a different breed. More often, they will be more liberal in their views on politics, lifestyle choices, philosophy, and religion. You won't find many Christians working in Hollywood and the mainstream entertainment industry. You will undoubtedly be a minority. They will talk differently, react differently and will be self-centered. Can you deal with that?
Thursday, January 20, 2011
The Devil's Playground - Part 1
When I asked them if they ever considered working in mainstream media, they often had a puzzled look on their faces. It is as if they have never really thought of the concept. What about working in Hollywood at a movie studio or a television network like ABC or CBS? They seemed to have a one track mind. Because they are Christians, they think they can only work in Christian media. After all, isn't Hollywood and mainstream media the devil's playground? How could they live and work in such an environment?
Could Hollywood be a valid mission field and be just as important as reaching any nation? What exactly is a mission field? The U. S. Center for World Missions in Pasadena, CA, defines a mission field as a unique people group with its own culture, customs, language, and rituals. I think Hollywood certainly qualifies in every category. And, for the most part, Hollywood is still unreached with the Gospel.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Is Hollywood Listening?
That kind of news will spread panic. As I write this article, I wouldn't be surprised if Hollywood executives have called in the six-figure experts—marketers, gurus, and pundits—to get their advice and expertise. So what can be done to reverse this troubling trend? I could save Hollywood a lot of money. They don't need to drop six figures on their so-called experts. In fact, anyone who goes to the movies can tell them what's wrong and how to correct the problem. The question is are they listening.
Look at the recent success of The Social Network and Inception. They were both new and creative concepts. What Hollywood is afraid of is failure. That's why they are unwilling to take chances. They want to continue to go back to what has worked in the past. That doesn't work any longer. Audiences have figured it out. They are tired of paying their hard-earned money to see the same movie over and over.
A recent seminar I attended in Los Angeles revealed the studios attitude toward small-budget and independent films. The studio guy said that 9 out of 10 indies from major studios failed to make money. They were now focusing and concentrating their resources on what they call tent-pole movies—films aimed at a mass audience. What I think Hollywood has failed to understand is the "one independent film" that made money for them is usually a hit and that one movie makes enough to offset the cost of the nine who failed to generate a profit. But, by not releasing more films in the theater, they lose that energy of the audience who would have gone to see those films.
Let's say you go see an independent film and view a trailer in the theater for one of the studios' tent-pole movies and it motivates you to see it the next weekend. Guess what? By not acquiring independent movies, you just lost that opportunity.
Final thoughts. Right now Hollywood is living on borrowed time. Thanks to the recent craze of 3-D, overall revenues have offset the declining attendance figures; however, 3-D will not save the day. It's impact will wear off, and the $4 surcharge will start to discourage some moviegoers, especially since Hollywood is converting films shot on 2-D into 3-D. The bottom line is that it will come down to a better product, innovative storytelling, selection, and a determination to hold the prices to a reasonable level that will bring back movie attendance. So, is Hollywood listening to the audiences, or are they listening to their six-figure experts? I hope, Hollywood executives, I have saved you some money. And if you are so motivated, feel free to send me a check.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
The Social Network
By now, you realize the new movie, The Social Network, has become a phenomena of sorts. Some observers are going so far as to say that it defines an entire generation, much like The Big Chill did in the 1980s for baby boomers. It certainly is a leading candidate to take home a ton of awards at the upcoming Oscars. But is it as good as advertised? Should you go out and rent or buy a copy? At least, in my opinion, it has to be one of the best films of the year. It's intelligent, smart and thought-provoking.
Who doesn't know a little something about the Mark Zuckerburg story? As founder of Facebook, he is the world's youngest billionaire. In The Social Network he is portrayed by Jesse Eisenberg, a brilliant computer wiz who is working on his undergraduate studies at Harvard University. We never fully understand why he starts Facebook other than an opportunity to meet girls. For that matter, we never fully understand his motives or why he is driven to do the things he does. That's what makes this film so brilliant. The viewer will have to determine that based on all the available evidence.
This kind of stuff can be really complicated. But the script somehow makes the details less important than the emotions that surround them. Is there a message to be found in The Social Network, perhaps a lesson to be learned? Often filmmakers themselves don't realize what kind of movie they are making.
The real question is how does anybody justify and find a way to live their lives once they have committed such acts. We know there is a price to be paid for it. Late at night it has to eat at the very soul of Mark Zuckerburg. Gee, wasn't there enough money to go around for everybody?
Monday, January 17, 2011
The Golden Globe Awards
Last night's top winner and leading prospect for this year's Oscar for Best Picture was The Social Network. This film won four Globes—Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Musical Score, and Best Picture in the Dramatic Category. With many of the nation's top critics embracing The Social Network, this film will undoubtedly be hard to beat at the Oscars.
The Fighter, with Christian Bale winning Dramatic Supporting Actor and Melissa Leo winning Best Supporting Actress; The Kids are Alright won Best Movie in the Comedy or Musical category with Annette Benning winning Best Actress; Natalie Portman won Best Actress in a dramatic role for her portrayal of a disturbed ballerina in The Black Swan; and Colin Farth won Best Actor in the Dramatic Category in The King's Speech. Suspiciously missing from last night's awards was True Grit. It failed to receive any nominations. The question is can it now find support to make a serious run at the Oscars.
You know you're in trouble when your award presenters Tom Hanks and Tim Allen decide to hit back. None of this was funny and was, frankly, embarrassing for the audience as well. Hopefully, next year the producers of the golden Globes will have the good sense not to invite Ricky Gervaris back next year.
Producer, Karen Covell offers her advice to Christians who are looking for a career in film or tv
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Friday, January 14, 2011
Maybe the Atheist Have It Right
If you know anything about Bill O'Reilly, he wasn't just going to sit there and take this type of stuff. He was definitely upset and was practically coming unglued. He considered it an insult to all people of faith. Bill O'Reilly believes in God. He asked Silverman why he would launch such a campaign to mock and insult Christians as well as other religions.
Silverman certainly has support for his views. A well-respected Christian researcher, George Barna, stated in his 2004 landmark study that faith seemed to have little or no impact on lifestyle choices. He summarized that the attitudes and behaviors of Christians, nonbelievers, followers of other religions and atheists were similar. Ouch! That's obviously very troubling.
Mr. Silverman has picked up an obvious pattern of a disconnected Christian community. Somehow, Christians today are reflecting more of the general culture than they are of the attributes of Christ. The general culture reflects the values of today's mass media culture, which is the glorification of wealth, power, and materialism. It puts the individual at the center of his or her own universe. We understand this is in direct contrast to the Christian message. What Mr. Silverman and the American Atheists Association don't see in significant numbers are Christians who reflect the nature of Christ.
The only evidence that is indisputable to the existence of God is the reflection of the nature of God inside the individual. If we do not reflect Christ and are capable of living the life he has called us to, then Christianity is indeed a scam. That's why Mr. Silverman believes the churches are full of atheists. We might say all the right things, but our actions indicate something entirely different. If enough Christians fully embraced Christ's teachings, we would have the critical mass necessary to shake the foundations of our society. And, by doing so, David Silverman and the American Atheists Association would have all the evidence necessary to prove the existence of a living God.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
The Truth About Ratings
Sounds good. Right? But there is something missing from this brochure. That would be the truth. I don't want to sound cynical but somehow I'm not sure the rating board is your friend. Yes, they have made some improvement in the past few years because of criticism that has been directed toward how films are rated. But the reality is film ratings are nothing more than a marketing tool used by the film industry, especially by the major studios. They get the rating they want.
One of the primary audiences for theatrical distribution is teens and young adults. They buy most of the movie tickets. Manipulating the rating system serves the studios' best interest in maximizing profits that can be generated from this audience. Re-editing films is primarily directed toward teenagers for home viewing.
The rating system is a mystery. No one can adequately explain what the criteria is for a PG, PG-13 or R rated film. The criteria is a moving target. A film is submitted to a ratings board. The process is subjective, and each board has different members. It is possible that a film can receive a PG-13 rating from one board and be resubmitted and receive an R rating from a different board. There is no clear, defined line. Movies are rated on sensuality, nudity, language, rape, drug and alcohol usage, smoking, violence, gruesome images, disturbing images, dramatic content, war violence, sexuality, suggestive language, etc. The rating system is unreliable. It can serve only as a tool but cannot be counted upon for accuracy
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
A Matter of Prayer
Pray for all Christians who work in film, TV, media, internet—whether they be in Hollywood or the broader entertainment industry, church media, parachurch organizations, independent Christian filmmakers, educators, industrial video or local television stations. Pray that God's will be done in their lives and that they seek and understand their purpose and role in the industry. If God has called them to be elsewhere, pray that he will reveal that to them. But no matter the outcome, pray that they embrace a missional lifestyle, reaching those that God places in their path. Pray that they reach their friends, neighbors, relatives, business associates, vendors, or work associates. Pray that God gives them wisdom, discernment, knowledge, provision, favor, open doors, blessings, anointing, and that God place a hedge of protection around them and their families.
Pray for a new awakening and revival to sweep our nation and the world. Pray that God will raise up a new generation of media makers as media missionaries. Pray that he will equip, train and support media missionaries to Hollywood and the broader entertainment industry to create entertainment that reflects his truth and his message.
Pray that God will give this new generation wisdom, discernment , knowledge, favor, provision, and that God will place a hedge of protection around them as they enter into mainstream entertainment. Pray that they reach above and below the line in the industry, including, management, legal, distribution, marketing, promotion, and every other aspect of the industry.
It's a big prayer and a big vision. It's what we have dedicated our lives to pursue here at Media Missionary School. Remember that nothing is accomplished except through prayer.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
The Journey—The Gift of Time
For the past 30 years, I haven't experienced living the standard 40-hour week. I think it is safe to say that you haven't either. No one will ever be able to accuse me of letting the grass grow beneath my feet. Anyone who works in media and ministry knows that it is a time-consuming job. For the past 20 years, I have produced a weekly television program, taught students, worked with interns, and ran and managed a ministry. All of that came to an end in 2009 as the ministry I worked for decided to go a different direction. As I evaluated 2010, it seemed to be a disappointment. What did I accomplish? From my point of view, it seemed as if I had taken a step back. But as I reflected upon it and prayed, God revealed to me that he had given me a gift—the gift of time. Perhaps, one of the greatest gifts that anyone can receive because it provides perspective and insight.
We live in a society that values work and the work ethic. We are driven to success. In fact, we feel guilty if we do not fill every minute of the day with some activity. It is as if we feel we are slackers when we are not constantly busy.
And finally, you've heard the saying that we make time for the things that are important to us. And that's true. But the problem is, how do we know what is really important? There's only one way that you will ever fully understand what is important and what is not important. And this will require time. Only by pursuing a relationship with God can we know this. And if you are too busy filling your time with other things, that relationship will not pursue you.
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The Town of Windsor completed the final steps in the Quiet Zone certification process, and at 12:01 a.m. December 27, the Quiet Zone will go into effect.
Windsor's designation as a Quiet Zone will eliminate train horns in town, except in emergency situations.
"The Federal Railroad Administration requires trains to sound their horns for 15-20 seconds before reaching a crossing to warn the public," said Desa Blair, Quiet Zone project engineer. "With 14 total crossings, the train horns created noise issues across town."
To achieve a Quiet Zone designation, the town worked through an extensive certification process that included safety upgrades at 13 crossings.
"In order for the trains to silence their horns — a safety warning — other safety measures had to put in place," said Blair. "We upgraded 13 crossings with crossing gates, flashing lights and medians, as needed, to provide safeguards for pedestrians and motorists."
The Town of Windsor received a $3.3 million TIGER V federal grant to complete the project.
"Achieving the Quiet Zone designation will improve daily life in our community," said Blair. "It was a major accomplishment for the town to not only be among a few, select Quiet Zone areas in the state, but also to receive millions of dollars in federal funds to complete the project."
For more information, visit the Quiet Zone project page.


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diy business association conference
Good morning guys! Before we start with regular posts today I wanted to take a quick second to say how excited I am to be joining the DIY Business Association Conference taking place next month in Brooklyn. The conference was founded by an amazing group of people dedicated to empowering and educating creative small business owners and self-employed/freelancers. I'm going to be part of a panel called "Gurus of Communication and Content" but there are a slew of exciting panels with people from organizations like Etsy, Pitchfork, Modcloth, The Huffington Post, eMusic, Seth Godin's Domino Project, RollingStone.com and many more. I hope you'll join all of us in Brooklyn for the conference on Sunday, June 26th, 2011. See you there! xo, grace
Discount update: The regular ticket price is $125, but they kindly offered a discount to D*S readers so your ticket price will be reduced to $99 for the whole day. If you're interested in attending, you can register here and enter "d*s" in the discount code section when you check out. This discount is good through June 1st, so be sure to register before then if you'd like the reduced fee.


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Aoléon, Gilbert, Bizwat, Helios, and Zoot make it to their final destination – Cydonia where Aoléon's parents are being held captive. They infiltrate a secret underground base and are confronted by a small army of sentrybots.
Bizwat lends Aoléon and Gilbert some of his advanced combat skills via a psionic brain dump. However, this may not be enough to save them from overwhelming hostile forces that will do anything to stop them.
They finally meet Pax – the Martian who originally set them out on the mission to discover the truth about the Luminon and his plans to invade Earth. However Pax is not who he seems to be, and through a turn of events, they uncover the true power behind all that has been happening on Mars.
Will they be able to rescue Aoléon's parents and save Earth from invasion?
About Brent: Mr. LeVasseur enjoys crafting good stories based on lovable characters designed to translate well to multiple media formats such as books, games, movies, and toys. He lives in New York when he is not commuting between Southern California and Olympus Mons, Mars. His hobbies include writing, 3D animation, musical composition, and intergalactic space travel. He also enjoys various sports such as skiing, running, and exospheric skydiving.
"This was a group of two kids, a beat-up old robot, a loyal pet moog, and a single, renegade Procyon against an overwhelming and superior fighting force."
Book number five has so many cool words, I even learned a new verb: gooified! There was one illustration that really impressed me, that of Gilbert staring at earth through the spaceship window but seeing his own reflection. I found it to be quite moving, that despite being in the middle of saving the world and mars he still yearns for his room back home in Nebraska.
Although this entire book was meant for children, there was a fair bit of tongue-in-cheek humour that would amuse an adult as well as references to other movies that a child may not pick up on. There were also other subtle, more serious moral messages that were threaded throughout the storyline that would give a younger (or older) thinker something to meditate on.
This is the wind-down for the Aoleon the Martian Girl series and I was sad to see it come to an end. I'm going to miss all the characters, even Helios the Robot, he has such a sense of humour! Younger boys, especially will love the action and the humour of this segment.
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As you guys must have seen on my Instagram stories and posts, this year as well I was a part of the esteemed India Runway Week. The recent trends that were seen on the ramp from starting from Day 1 itself were to die for. We take a look at.
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Hey guys!! I hope you all are doing great. I hope my previous posts have helped you in styling outfits for wedding functions. Also, I'm running late for my cousin's Sangeet, but still writing this blog post, because this post is one of my favorites. Do you love wearing saree??.
Are you still struggling with wedding outfits? Is it your friend's wedding or sister's? As promised in my last blog post, this will be all about different engagement party looks. Everyone wants to wear hot and sexy, especially at Engagement Parties right. But wearing a dress is so out-dated, no? Today,.
I am sure you already have plenty of plans for your big day but aren't you excited about your engagement ceremony?! To be very honest, the ring ceremony is my fave occasion for any wedding saga. Exchanging rings and deciding on getting hitched for a lifetime is a very.
Wow, we are finally in 2018, the year we started planning for 2 weeks back, isn't it?? I will start gymming, I will start eating right, and what not!!! Just wanted to convey that no matter what, just stay positive. Even if you were not able to achieve what you.
Wedding season is here, and I just can't get over all the hustle and bustle which is going on these days. Pretty lightings, perfect decor, handsome groom and a beautiful bride!!! I have attended a lot many weddings in the past few days. By wedding I mean, a series of ceremonies.
How many of you have a Little Black Dress in their closet ?? What?? Did all of you say YES?? 😛 Every one of us has a beautiful black dress as a part of our closet. If you don't have one, you are missing on to something very important, something.
Right from Card Parties, to dressing up like a pro, I like it all about Diwali. From school to office I believe I have always been actively involved in all Diwali Activities, like Rangoli competition, skit etc. But you know what, wearing new clothes for Diwali has been in the top.
People ask me what differs me from other bloggers, well, the fact that I get bored very easily. :p I can't stick to one style for long. I love experimenting with the way I dress up. Sometimes it's a win-win… Sometimes I fail. In this blog post as well, I.


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Y2D199 and from up high
Today was spent touring Vancouver in a mini sight-seeing bus. We had a small group so managed to spend a little longer at all the stops. There were totem poles, lighthouses, bridges, observation decks and lots of rain. Not really many sketching opportunities though lots of photography (I was playing with the pin-hole setting on my camera), so this view is from my hotel room on the 9th floor.


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The fastest woman in the world, slayed the running track.
Beyond her running prowess, Griffith Joyner 's(also known as Flo Jo), personal style was ver bold and unconventional. Flo Jo appeared at the World Championships in 1987 in Rome wearing a hooded speed skating body suit. In April 1988 she started wearing a running suit with the right leg of the suit extending to the ankle and the left leg of the suit cut off, a style she called the "one-legger".. The running suits also had bold colors such as lime green or purple with white bikini bottoms and embellished with lightning bolts.
Her nails also garnered attention for their length and designs. Her nails were four inches long with tiger stripes at the 1988 Olympic trials before switching to fuchsia. For the Olympic games themselves, Griffith Joyner had six inch nails painted red, white, blue, and gold.
Although many sprinters avoided accessories which might slow them down, Flo Jo kept her hair long and wore jewelry while competing. She designed many of her outfits herself and preferred looks which were not conventional.
This was a track star who saw fashion as a part of her performance strategy—not a distraction from it. As Flo Jo once said, "Dress good to look good. Look good to feel good. And feel good to run fast!"
On September 21, 1998, Griffith Joyner died in her sleep at home in the Canyon Crest neighborhood of Mission Viejo, California, at the age of 38. Check out more of her track outfits below.
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