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iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad Apps
A great way to enjoy our meditations and music!
We're excited about applications and what they allow us to do that we can't do with an album or the podcast. The ability to adjust the voice and music volumes separately is an example of the added value that an app gives. Here's a brief description of the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad apps we have so far, with links to the iTunes store where you can read more detail and purchase the apps if you wish.
If you already have an App and are looking for support, click here.
iSleep Easy App NEW!
The iSleep Easy app contains a wide variety of guided meditations to help you fall asleep and sleep deeply. You can listen to the meditations with or without several choices of music or nature sounds. In addition, you can create your own sleep program using a Playlist feature which allows you to listen to up to six meditations in one session, choosing which music or nature sound you'd like in the background and how long they will continue after the voice guidance stops. If you prefer to listen to music or nature sounds alone, a Sound Mix feature allows you to listen to a combination of music plus a nature sound, or two nature sounds together.
★ SUMMARY of App Contents ★
✓ 9 Guided Meditations – listen with or without music or nature sounds
✓ 3 music choices and 6 nature sounds
✓ Sound Mix feature to listen music and nature sounds alone
✓ 3 Preset Playlists with a combination of meditations
✓ Ability to create your own playlists
✓ Tips for falling asleep
Luminescence Visual Meditations (formerly Mandala Meditations)
★ This combination of Barry Steven's stunning mandala images and Richard Maddux's relaxing, meditative music creates a powerful tool for meditation and relaxation. Or use this app simply to be uplifted and inspired by beautiful art and music!
★ Use your creativity to create your own mandala meditation. The possibilities are endless and you'll enjoy watching different sequences of mandalas as they fade in and out of each other.
✓ WATCH three pre-programmed sequences of mandala images
✓ CHOOSE from seven selections of music or watch without music
✓ CUSTOMIZE the display by choosing how long each mandala stays on the screen and the speed with which it fades into the next mandala
✓ CREATE YOUR OWN mandala displays from a library of 49 exquisite mandala images
✓ WATCH EACH SHOW for your choice of 3, 6, or 9 minutes, or set it to loop indefinitely
Available for iPhone and iPod Touch (coming soon for iPad). View in iTunes store.
(formerly Remember to Breathe)
1 – BREATHING REMINDERS — All it takes is a simple reminder to help you start breathing again. You can program the app to remind you to breathe throughout the day. Choose from voice prompts, sounds or use the silent mode and receive visual reminders only. Choose how often you wish to be reminded.
2 – FOUR BREATHING BREAK AUDIOS — These audios are designed to help you take brief breathing breaks during the day. There are four to choose from, each with a slightly different focus — Basic Breath Awareness, Deep Breathing, Pleasure Breathing, and Belly Breathing. Once the Breathing audio gets you started, you can continue your breathing break for as long as you'd like.
3 – BREATHING EXERCISE — This simple voice-guided exercise will help you learn to breath in a regular, easy way. Instead of a complicated exercise in which you have to count, pause, or breathe in a very particular way, this exercise uses an intuitive approach. It guides you to tune into your body and discover your own, natural way of breathing. The exercise is pleasurable to do and you'll look forward to doing it rather than feeling it's a chore. You can practice this as often as you wish to help your body get into the habit of breathing regularly and effectively.
Available for iPhone & iPod Touch Read more in the iTunes store.
At Ease – Anxiety & Worry Relief
Our At Ease app contains a unique approach to relieving anxiety and worry. With a combination of voice-guided breathing meditations, exercises and journaling, At Ease is intended to make deep and lasting change rather than applying a temporary "band aid". Most people will experience immediate relief using the guided breathing meditations, but the long term benefit of At Ease will come from using the breathing meditations, exercises and journaling regularly over time.
Available for iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch (one page of iPad version pictured here). Read more in the iTunes store.
Attunement – music to upgrade your life
Enjoy Richard's beautiful music with the Attunement App. Perfect for meditation, yoga, massage, exercise, or simply relaxing, this app has seven selections of music, each with its own special effect –
Relaxing, Energizing, Healing, Surrender, Primordial, Grounding and Inner Peace.
You can play any single piece from 5-60 minutes, and create a playlist of your favorites in the order you prefer. It makes a great meditation timer for those who like to meditate with music!
Available for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad Read more in the iTunes store.
Simply Being: Guided Meditation for Relaxation and Presence
Let go of the mind and "simply be". Choose a 5, 10, 15 or 20 minute meditation with the Simply Being theme. The app allows you to listen to the meditations with or without music or nature sounds. You can adjust the voice and music/nature sounds volumes separately. In addition to having just the right mix for you, this allows you to listen with or without music, and to listen to the music alone.
Available for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad Read more in the iTunes store.
Relax & Rest Guided Meditations
Perfect at bedtime, or anytime you want to relax, this app has three different meditations of varying lengths. Choose from a 5 minute breath meditation, our very popular 13 min Deep Rest Meditation or a 24 min whole body meditation. Each meditation gives you the option to continue longer on your own after the voice-guidance ends. You can adjust the voice and music volumes separately. In addition to having just the right mix of voice and music for you, this allows you to listen with or without music, and to listen to the music alone. New nature sounds option: instead of music you can now choose from 3 different nature sounds as a background to the voice guided meditations.
Available for iPhone, iPod Touch & iPad - Read more in the iTunes store.
Meditation Oasis Podcast App
The podcast app, developed by Wizzard Media, gives you easy access to all of our podcast meditations. We've added written Comments and Tips on each meditation, as well as some Bonus Music. A Star Feature allows you to create a "favorites" page. With the app, you can easily connect with us through email, our website, Facebook or Twitter. The app works on iPhone and iPod Touch. (Note: This is a "streaming app". iPod Touch users can download meditations for use in Offline Mode, but will not be able to access all of the apps features while offline.) This is a great way to listen to the podcast and helps to support the podcast at the same time!
Available for iPhone & iPod Touch Read more in the iTunes store
90 Responses to "iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad Apps"
Marcia on
April 17th, 2010 9:58 am
Are any of your meditations available to download onto my blackberry?
Mary on
April 17th, 2010 11:03 am
We don't have any blackberry apps, but we did hear from someone that she listens to the podcast through an app called Viigo.
You can download any of our podcast meditations from our Listen to Our Podcast page, but I don't know it it's possible to then put the mp3 onto your blackberry (don't have one and don't know what it can do).
Edsia van Wyk on
May 2nd, 2010 4:45 pm
Just Love the guided meditation !!! Thank you so much. Your products are of excellent quality and this way it is affordable and accessible. Top points for staying up to date with Technology.
Mary on
May 3rd, 2010 9:04 am
You are welcome, Edsia. Thank you for your kind words.
Steve on
May 4th, 2010 7:29 pm
I just updated the podcast app, and now I can't get into it. I get an alert that there is no connection (which there is). Help, please
Mary on
May 5th, 2010 9:50 am
Steve, the developer of the Meditation Oasis Podcast App is Wizzard Media. Please visit their support page or email them at email@example.com for help with that app.
Adam on
May 28th, 2010 2:11 pm
I just wanted to say i found your sleep easy guided meditation CD very helpful as i suffer from chronic insomnia, and i am now buying your podcast app.
Thanks so much!
Mary on
May 28th, 2010 3:34 pm
You are welcome, Adam. Enjoy the App!
Ann Hillier-Toureau on
June 8th, 2010 10:14 am
I am a long-time meditator and I was looking for something simple to help me ease into sleep. I was delighted to find your Relax and Rest app. It is just what I wanted! Simple, pleasant, light, easy… all these descriptive words apply for me. I was also pleasantly surprised with the music. It moves smoothly with the meditation and continues easily after the verbal instructions end with "You can stay in this space…"
Mary on
June 8th, 2010 1:33 pm
Thank you so much, Ann, for leaving a comment. We're so pleased the App is working so well for you. Best wishes.
Patrick Lucas on
August 2nd, 2010 9:00 am
I just felt like I needed to say thank you both for your work in bringing meditation to so many of us through the iPod touch app. I have been dealing with anxiety and depression for quite a long time now,and what a blessing to discover Meditation Oasis..and Mary's calming and relaxing voice ( I have never heard a voice so suited to guiding meditations !!! soo helps to center and balance my mind/body/spirit…) and Richards Music that is incredible ! I now use the podcasts every evening before I go to sleep..and I so look forward to that time.
I was wondering if you would ever consider coming to Portland,Oregon and leading a retreat/workshop ? again..thank you for your work and effort !! you are both making a difference !! Bless~sings and peace to you… -
Mary on
August 2nd, 2010 1:11 pm
You are welcome, Patrick. We're so pleased the meditations are helping! Right now we're not open to doing retreats for a number of reasons, but you can always check back with us (in at least 6 months). I like that "Bless~sings" and we send that right back to you!
Eleanor on
September 20th, 2010 3:05 pm
Open the application, choose a piece of music, just sit back and listen and pay attention to your body. The Attunement application has been a great tool if relaxation for me. Among all the music therapy application I have used so far, I think the music in Attunement is the most powerful and effective. I look forward to hearing more of Richard Maddux's compositions.
Tara on
November 4th, 2010 6:24 pm
Can you recommend meditative podcasts for children? My daughter would like a bedtime meditation. Thanks for your free podcast, I really appreciate them.
Mary on
November 5th, 2010 9:08 am
You are welcome, Tara. I'm not familiar with any such podcasts, but if you do a search you might find one. I do intend to create such a meditation. How old is your daughter? What do you think she would like?
Michelle on
December 10th, 2010 1:08 pm
Hi I am another grateful user of your podcasts from your website and now your iPad apps.
I would also love to be able to offer my 10yr old son a meditation suitable for introducing him to meditation and relaxation. He is suffering anxiety which we are getting him help for but I would like to be able to offer him something to help him relax and settle happily at bedtime rather than him getting worried that he can't get to sleep.
Thank you for your wonderful meditations & special music.
Mary on
December 16th, 2010 11:09 am
Michelle, it's my goal to create a children's bedtime meditation. I hope I can do that soon!
Linzi on
January 21st, 2011 1:16 pm
Hi guys…. Just want to thank u for
Helping me recently! I had a terrible
Car accident in 2005 & as a result I started to have problems with anxiety! Back then I just had to rely on talking to people about how i was feeling. The anxiety eventually went away but most recently ive been anxious again…. My partner found the At Ease app & I've listened to
It everyday since! In fact my partner has taken time to listen to it with me in an evening! We both really love the app & have also downloaded another one of your apps! Thanks to you guys I am feeling much better! I'm
A social worker which often comes with it stress… When things are busy I take 10 minutes and listen to the music and focus on my breathing! It's great!! I am
Also hoping ur meditation helps with our plans to conceive! Thanks so much!! -
Mary on
January 21st, 2011 3:25 pm
What good news, Linzi. So glad At Ease is helping. Good luck with conceiving! Certainly being relaxed should help.
Anthony C Gledhill on
February 6th, 2011 12:26 pm
+I used to be severely depressed during these winter months. Thanks to some help from a Hypnotherapist, and your guided meds, I am now Happy as a Clam.
Who'd a' thunk??
Mary on
February 6th, 2011 5:31 pm
Hi Anthony. Life is full of surprises, isn't it? Good to hear this!
Jack on
February 8th, 2011 8:09 am
I've been using Simply Being – it's been awesome. I posted an entry on my blog about it http://www.TheOneThing.net.
I have a Twitter for retirees at http://www.Twitter.com/Safe4Retirement and I've tweeted about the experience as well. Thanks! -
Mary on
February 8th, 2011 9:58 am
Great blog post, Jack! Glad you're enjoying the Simply Being app and meditation. Best wishes.
Waking Up (There's An App For That). ~Jennifer Wagner | elephant journal on
February 23rd, 2011 3:35 pm
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Mike on
March 9th, 2011 5:29 am
Can you tell me what exactly is the difference between Simply Being and Relax & Rest?
Mary on
March 9th, 2011 10:50 am
HI MIke, the main difference is that Simply Being is basically the same meditation but with four different lengths (5, 10, 15 and 20 mins). The Relax & Rest app has 3 meditations, also of different lengths, but they have a focus on relaxing. (All the meditations are relaxing but this is a special focus.) Relax & Rest has a 5 min breath meditation, a 12 min meditation for resting deeply which many people use for sleep, and a whole body relaxation exercise. Simply Being has more to do with letting go and being in the present moment.
pk on
March 12th, 2011 4:52 pm
I listened to a friend's Simply Being Guided Meditation app on her iphone and really enjoyed it. All I have is an ipod (not a ipod touch). Is there any way to up load the app from itunes to my ipod? If not, is there any way to get the app to work on a cd … and then I can load it on my ipod?
pk -
Mary on
March 12th, 2011 7:21 pm
pk, you can't download the app onto a CD. We do, however, have a number of albums with meditations available on iTunes, as well as a free podcast. Search on Meditation Oasis. Glad you enjoyed the meditation!
Linda Hays on
April 16th, 2011 7:22 am
I just heard the Simply Being meditation on my friend's iPhone and was wondering if it's available for sale on CD? (or MP3?) I don't have an iPhone, but would love to be able to use this awesome meditation. I think it could change my life!
Thank you,
Linda -
Mary on
April 16th, 2011 8:28 am
Linda, we have a number of CDs in our online Shop — http://meditationoasis.com/store/guided-meditation-cds.php. You can purchase even more meditations as mp3s — http://meditationoasis.com/store/guided-meditation-cds.php. We don't have the exact same meditation that's on the Simply Being app anywhere else, but you'll find there are other meditations with the same effect. You are also welcome to listen to our free podcast — it has another version of the Simply Being meditation, and many others — http://www.meditationoasis.com/podcast/listen-to-podcast/
Jenny on
April 19th, 2011 10:42 am
Hi Mary.
I have fibromyalgia with lots of pain in all 4 quadrants of my body. I'm pretty new to meditation, and have found it is the thing that helps most to relieve my pain. Thank you for making your podcasts free!
I also purchased the chakra balancing app for my iphone and have been practicing… I've noticed that the one piece that seems to lower my pain level the most is the "centering" exercise on the app. I think the tone of the background music particularly works on some level– strange but true. Is it possible that the particular tone actually effects me so strongly? And, if so, can you tell me what tone that is and how I can get more of it? Of course, your voice and technique are lovely and helpful. You are teaching me to meditate, and making my life better! Thank you.
Mary on
April 20th, 2011 11:25 am
You are welcome, Jenny. Chances are it isn't a particular tone that is affecting you on the Centering meditation. It may be that particular meditation for some reason, or the music in the background in general. If you are interested in tones to help with your pain, however, you might consider purchasing the Musical Massage Sound Therapy CD that we carry on the website. It is not our music, but we've used it a lot. It has been found to help some people with pain and it's very balancing.
Moira on
June 2nd, 2011 9:45 am
Hi. I am looking for a meditation app for my mother-in-law. I have seen only one where there is a seated figure and you can hear the heartbeat rhythm with guided meditation. I think this would work for her if you know which one that is, or would love a recommendation on another good one for someone in their 70s.
Mary on
June 3rd, 2011 12:09 pm
Moira – Don't know about the heartbeat meditation, but the Breath Awareness meditation on the podcast might be good for her.
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Veronica on
August 17th, 2011 1:19 pm
Did you used to have a manifest meditation where you talked about being the creator of your own destiny. I really liked it but seem to be unable to find it.. Or is it called something else? Help much appreciated!!
Mary on
August 17th, 2011 2:12 pm
Veronica, we never had a meditation like that. Good luck finding it.
Rebecca on
October 18th, 2011 4:12 pm
Just wanted to say how happy I am to have found your apps. I have always wanted to get into mediation and this has helped me get started in so many ways.
Thank you!
Mary on
October 19th, 2011 9:00 am
You are welcome, Rebecca!
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Aurelia on
February 4th, 2012 12:02 pm
First of all, thank you so much, Mary and Richard, for your website and your podcasts. It has been a great help for me to relax at work or at home, to refresh my mind, to feel re-energized.
I am currently 8 month pregnant and I would wish that you had something for pregnant women – to get in touch with the baby, maybe meditation when contractions start or for the labor. Your calming voice helps me to relax, Mary, and forget about the things that worry me. So if it not too much, would you please consider making a podcast for pregnancy. Please!
Mary on
February 5th, 2012 11:23 am
Aurelia, I do want to do such a meditation. Don't know when I'll be able to though. In the meantime, I've heard from women who have used various podcast meditations throughout pregnancy and the birth process with success. Wishing you and your baby a smooth birth!
Allison on
March 13th, 2012 7:28 pm
Do you have any guided meditaion podcasts or CDs that have nature sounds as background vs the music?
Mary on
March 14th, 2012 9:46 am
Allison, one podcast meditation, Guided Meditation for Anger, has the sound of a stream. None of the CDs have nature sounds. Of course, most of our apps do.
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Ari Good on
August 6th, 2012 9:37 pm
Dear Mary – I just want to tell you how much I appreciate your soothing, loving guided meditation podcasts. Your voice has made and is making a huge difference in my life and spiritual development. Thank you.
Mary on
August 7th, 2012 9:30 am
Ari, you are welcome. It's fulfilling to hear that you are getting so much out of the meditations. All the best to you!
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[...] iSleep Easy: This is also be Meditation Oasis this app is incredible. I have struggled with insomnia and difficult sleeping since I was a teenager. I don't do OTC or prescription meds, so those types of sleep aids are out. (Besides, back when I DID take OTC and prescription meds, they had a terrible effect on me.) I've since tried melatonin and Gaia's Sound Sleep. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. I had also tried GABA supplements, but I occasionally encounter uncomfortable side effects (I get horrendously itchy & flushed, all over – though they say there's no "allergies" to this stuff, I beg to differ) that made me toss the bottle, finally. Essentially, no sleep attained through ingesting anything is really worth it, for me. So when I found this app, I was eager to try it. IT WORKS. And if my monkey brain is on overdrive, this app at least helps me to relax and feel less crazed about how tired I am or will be. This app is a little more in depth. It has pre-made playlists or you can make a custom playlist. There are varying levels of meditation – short, guided meditations to simply help you initially settle into bed, breathing exercise, longer guidance in letting go and getting yourself to sleep, and a meditation for when you wake up in the middle of the night feeling anxious and unable to get back to sleep. (I have trouble falling asleep initially and then I often wake up. This helps.) I made a playlist that includes the affirmations meditation (affirmations to "set the stage" for sleep), then the autogenic meditation (14 minutes of focusing on relaxing each part of your body from toes to head), then "relax into sleep" ("Guided meditation to help you let go and relax, so that sleep comes effortlessly on it's own.") Lastly, in this custom playlist, I chose to have the background sound of a lake continue for 20 minutes after the last guided meditation. (There are several sounds & music bits to choose from.) I find meditations to be FAR more useful and healthy, in getting yourself to sleep. If you can teach yourself to relax and settle your mind, that will only serve to make it easier each additional time, without the use of pills (natural, or otherwise.) [...]
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Lydia O'Neill on
October 26th, 2012 3:01 pm
Completely random question, but whenever I listen to the apps I always wonder what the lady talking looks like and what her name is! For some reason in my head she's called Laura and has sandy blonde hair.
Mary on
October 29th, 2012 9:35 am
Lydia, the lady talking on the guided meditations is me, Mary Maddux. I feel like the less people know about or focus on me the better. The meditations are all about you and your experience, and having your own image of what "the lady" looks like probably works best!
Tonya on
November 15th, 2012 4:49 pm
Hi! Does the iSleep Easy app require an Internet connection while it's running? Thanks!
Mary on
November 15th, 2012 5:58 pm
Tonya, the iSleep Easy app does not require an internet connection to work.
Astrid Lund on
November 19th, 2012 9:20 am
Hi there
I have bought your Relax and Rest app and find it really good!
I study sound design in Denmark and I am currently writing an exam rapport about production management. I am focussing on meditation apps, and this is where I would be happy if you can help me.I can see that you are among the most popular meditation apps on the market.
I am very interested in your sales numbers and your strategies. Is there a chance you can reveal the numbers from 2012, so I can see how the pro's do it when I have to write about budget?
Thank you for your time!
Best Regards
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November 25th, 2012 4:46 pm
[...] that provides a variety of guided meditation services and products. I have bought a few of their iOS apps and would recommend them for your own mindfulness practice and for clients who have been introduced [...]
Mary on
November 25th, 2012 6:58 pm
Astrid, I will answer in an email.
Eleanor on
December 26th, 2012 2:36 am
Dear Mary,
I am writing to share my experience of using the "Breathe and Relax" app. I came across this app while looking for a way to relax myself in-between different lessons at school and to help me focus before revising my lessons. After a while I discovered that I felt most uncomfortable AFTER studying (not BEFORE my revisions), for I was so exhausted that I started hyperventilating. It was at such moments that I was reminded of the breathing exercises I learned from this app. They helped me regain control of my breathe and hence stopped the hyperventilation.
However, I would like to suggest that the longer breathing meditations of the Meditation Oasis podcasts may be added to the app, so that the app may be used for short breathing breaks as well as longer meditation sessions.
Thank you very much again for producing "Breathe and Relax".
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
Mary on
December 26th, 2012 10:37 am
Hi Eleanor, I'm glad you've found the Breathe & Relax app useful. Actually, the longer breathing exercise on the app is 12 minutes, not much different than the two breathing meditations on the podcast. Have you used that one?
Eleanor on
December 27th, 2012 5:57 am
Dear Mary,
Thank you very much for your response. I tried the breathing exercise before using the 30-second breathing breaks in the app, but since then I seldom return to that exercise. As I see that there are 20-minute meditation sessions in other apps (e.g. Simply Being, Relax and Rest), and it is possible for us to combine your lovely voice with music and nature sounds, how about having the same functions in "Breathe and Relax" too? By the way, I'm just throwing out a wild idea about the app, and I hope it's useful.
Another thing I appreciate about "Breathe and Relax" is the alarm sounds. I smile when I hear your voice: "Remember to breathe……"
Wish you a new year filled with peace and joy,
Mary on
December 27th, 2012 11:26 am
Thank you for the suggestions, Eleanor. We will certainly consider them! Best wishes for the new year — may it bring fulfillment to the deepest desires of your heart.
paige on
March 14th, 2013 1:38 pm
I just purchases the Simply BEing app for iPhone. Is there only one 5 minute meditation on this app? When purchasing I was expecting to have several (if not more) to choose from in each duration. Please advise
Mary on
March 14th, 2013 2:52 pm
paige, there are four times to choose from. Just tap the buttons with the time you want.
Rita on
March 20th, 2013 9:50 am
I have an Apple I Pad and wanted to download Music for meditation and relaxation on it but I don't see it on the apps to download, I find this meditation very helpful.
Mary on
March 20th, 2013 11:17 am
Rita, It's good to hear you are enjoying the music and website. I assume you are talking about our podcast episode of music by that name. There is an app called Meditation Oasis by Wizzard Media that gives you easy access to all the podcast episodes including that one. We also have an app called Attunement – Music to Upgrade Your Life with seven selections of music (although that particular piece is not on it).
Shannon on
May 20th, 2013 8:25 am
Why aren't these all available on Blackberry too? I have only seen ONE app for the BB
Mary on
May 20th, 2013 9:25 am
Shannon, we do now have more apps available on the new Blackberry 10. It uses the Android platform which is much better for apps like ours. It was very difficult to create good apps on the older Blackberry platform and therefore there are only two available — Simply Being and Relax & Rest. Those apps will work well on the older devices if" 1) you have WiFi and 2) you have a very strong, consistent connection. Thanks for asking.
Ben Pantoja on
June 8th, 2013 7:31 pm
Thank u for your apps and podcasts. U have a gift for making me feel, during meditation that if I have any thoughts "that's fine. It's all part of the meditation." I have dozens of meditation apps but I always come back to yours.-Ben
Mary on
June 9th, 2013 12:58 pm
You are welcome, Ben. It's great that you are getting that. Resisting thoughts or feeling they shouldn't be there is probably the biggest stumbling block in meditation for most people. Thank you for leaving a comment!
Claire on
October 4th, 2013 9:36 am
You have changed my life. Thank you for sharing so much X
Mary on
October 7th, 2013 3:49 pm
You are so welcome, Claire. This is wonderful to hear!!!
Kat Montgomery on
October 8th, 2013 1:31 pm
Mary – thank you so much for teaching me to be more peaceful. I have a very hectic career, huge commute, busy life (like everyone!) and three (great) kids, so any time I can find some quite and peace, it is welcomel. My mind rarely shuts off, and I have struggled stuggle for calm my whole life. I am even getting past some of the abuse of my younger life, by simply letting go. Your podcasts are teaching me to let go of those thoughts, guilt and worries that have always affected my life negatively. I get up at 4:45 am every morning so I can have my meditation time before my busy day starts. Thank you so much. You have given me a beautiful gift. Sorry for babbling, I am just very, very thankful for you.
Mary on
October 10th, 2013 4:04 pm
Kat, so glad you "babbled" It's wonderful to hear that our podcast meditations have helped you. Nothing could be more rewarding than hearing this. Thank you so much for leaving a comment, and you are so very, very welcome!
Sarah on
October 24th, 2013 1:14 pm
I used to have you're worry box app on android and, I was wondering of any of the meditations that were on it are available elsewhere?
Mary on
October 30th, 2013 9:42 am
Sarah, we don't have an app called Worry Box. Are you talking about the At Ease — Anxiety & Worry Relief app?
Michele on
November 14th, 2013 1:23 pm
So disappointed. I purchased your iSleep Easy App bc I ADORE your podcasts and they help me relax during acupuncture and fall back asleep in the middle of the night when I can't sleep.
Now I can't believe I spent $5 on it! It's NOTHING like the podcast. First off, Jessie is not on it at all and it was his voice that eased my mind the most. Second, the meditations on the App are ridiculously short! The podcasts are usually 20-25 mins. What is a 4 min. mediation going to do? PLUS the selection is so small. For $5 — I expected a whole lot more. I am deeply disappointed.
I wish you'd have more podcasts — I will alert people not to waste their money on the App. HUGE disappointment.
Mary on
November 14th, 2013 1:53 pm
Michelle, it appears that you've bought an app that you thought was by someone else. We do not have any meditations by anyone named Jessie. We do have a podcast with 45 free guided meditations, but none are by anyone named Jessie. Our podcast is called the Meditation Oasis podcast.
Mark on
November 27th, 2013 11:44 am
Enjoying the breathe and relax app. Could you allow to put your own text into the reminder?
Mary on
November 28th, 2013 11:53 am
Mark, we're glad you're enjoying the app. We can consider this suggestion for a future update. We do try to implement requested changes if they are practical, and especially if a number of people ask for them. Best wishes.
Grand on
December 13th, 2013 4:28 pm
I've been enjoying and recommending your programs for many years. Love them. One strong recommendation and request: have a preset "repeat" option available, to play back recording 2-3 times.
Mary on
December 13th, 2013 5:18 pm
Glad you are enjoying the apps, Grand. Which app are you requesting the repeat option for?
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Alternate routes? Does that mean driving through residential neighborhoods.This ridiculously expensive study is so flawed.How could reducing the lanes of a major artery road not possibly effect traffic flow? Perhaps the obvious answer is too logical for elected officials who are in bed with downtown business owners.Here's another logical concept, City Council. Why not survey the 25,000 folks who actually drive these roads every day.Speed enforcement on route 60- okNarrowing the only artery that leads directly to and from the interstate - totally not ok.I suggest spending our precious $$ by building another artery to the interstate. There you have it...compliments of free God-given common sense. Boycott downtown until the business owners shut up or shut down!
Vero Beach City Council listen up... You were elected to do the will of the people, Not the business owners who stuff your pockets. It's not broke so leave it alone. The accidents happening by the printing place have been caused by drivers going the wrong way on the one-way street. Listen up business owners, you're not doing yourselves any favors here. Negative publicity is long term. Drop the issue or we'll drop our dollars elsewhere. I second the previous commentor calling for a boycott of the downtown businesses behind this nonsense until they "get it"
Forget expensive consultants! Common sense is free. If I want to visit downtown, then I will and parking is plentiful. If I don't want to, I won't.Someone asked where could 25,000 people possibly be going every day. How about to the beach, movie theatre, hospital row, miracle mile or maybe I'd like to take my kids to Pocahontas Park. What business is it of yours anyway. Just let me be about my business.And to the gentleman who contends that 30 seconds of added travel time is none of his concern...for 25,000 drivers, whether resident and non-resident, that's a ton of lost productivity - Ever heard the saying that time is money? Let common sense rule along with the majority of us that have it and leave downtown alone. At least until another plan is in place like connecting Oslo Road to I-95. Go study that and I'll tell you where you can go to do it too! All those cars are travelling the twin pairs because they are forced to. And while I realize that we have some pea-brains among us who just don't "get it", guess what? In the event of a natural disaster where folks need to evacuate, it's going to create even more of a bottleneck than what is being proposed now because there will be WAY more than 25,000 cars - all heading the same direction at the same time. What other options do we have besides 2 lane U.S. 1.
Sad. Very sad.These 2 young ladies should have been earning an honest days wages. Now look at the situation they've created and how far they travelled to do it. That time and effort could have been used productively. What a waste! So sad.
in response to sassafras: polevault, I don't believe most of these people understand the project. Have they seen the Kimley-Horn presentation? Did they watch the P&Z meeting yesterday? So many questions can be answered by doing more digging, however most people just like to give their opinions, regardless. I respect a difference of opinion, but only if you've done the research to comment.
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polevault, I don't believe most of these people understand the project. Have they seen the Kimley-Horn presentation? Did they watch the P&Z meeting yesterday? So many questions can be answered by doing more digging, however most people just like to give their opinions, regardless. I respect a difference of opinion, but only if you've done the research to comment.
Ok. So you bought that expensive consultant baloney hook, line and sinker. Good for you.For the rest of us who drive those roads every single day, research accomplished. I'll listen to any reasonable explanation as to why the expansive courthouse parking garage and the parking lots at the post office and pocahontas park can't be used.Instead, the proposal calls for a bottleneck at the twin pairs to allow for angled parking spaces that force people to back out into traffic. I'll listen to any reasonable explanation as to why this project is so urgent and can't wait until there are other "escape routes" out of this town that lead to I-95.Here's my solution - Take that nasty looking building sitting next to the tracks and make it a visitors information hub. Trams or trollies can take folks from the hub to drop-off points around downtown by way of overhead tram bridges. What a view of Vero's skyline, right? See that...no engineering degree, no con$ultant$ fee. Just plain 'ol common sense and everyday driving experience.Problem solved - downtown thrives and the massive amounts of traffic are unaffected. And to the other nutjob who implied that 30 seconds added to a persons travel time is insignificant. You're either retired with nothing to do, crazy for enjoying sitting in bottlenecked traffic or you just don't get out much.
Whoever thought this idea up must have had brain narrowing surgery. First, In the event of a natural disaster here and folks need to take the escape route to I-95, I can only imagine the backlog of vehicles.U.S 1 would not be able to handle it for sure. It's ridiculous enough that there are no other arteries in Vero leading to I-95 like Oslo Rd. etc. Secondly, the way it is now, I see folks driving the wrong direction on the one-way roads on a daily basis. With the extra lanes, I can make a quick change of lanes and avoid a crash.If this hairbrain of an idea goes through, I will be forced into a collision due to not having ample room to take evasive action. Absolutely a STUPID idea!It doesn't take an overpaid, incompetent consultant to figure this out. Common sense is FREE!
By the way, did anyone catch the quote, "...the commissioners votes were largely a reversal of Baird's assurances during staff discussions." That's hilarious. I bet Vertigo Joe promised them a 5 star dinner on a shuttle flight. Yep, just like he promised Piper the world!Ask Joe what he said. Oh no...wait! He was too drunk at the meeting and he's too drunk right now to remember. But hey, that vertigo can be a tricky thing. It can even make you run into and damage a gate arm at a marina and say condescending things to the investigating officer! Gosh, I hope I never get vertigo.
Screw the Dodgers and Screw The O'Malleys!Time to move on already. Modernize the facility and make it appealing so that a good representative for this area can attract a good AA or AAA farm team. Look at what St Lucie and Viera have to offer-Vero needs to step up to the plate. In fact, St Lucie's looking for a 2nd team and the Nationals are shopping around so there must be some takers out there. By the way, a good area representative does not in any way include vertigo Joe Baird. We don't need that fool showing up to a meeting with a 40 oz in hand.
Theres breaking news for you. Another deal negotiated by "Vertigo" Joe Baird goes sour! WHO KNEW? Remember when he lobbied for Piper to stay and had everyone, including the State of FL, throwing money at their feet. And that was a good deal...why? When will the county "get it" that Baird is a far cry from King Midas? His contract is the one that should never be renewed again! Arrogant, over rated, overpaid, drunk son of a .....
Bye! Take that stinkin' maya with ya!
Nothing like a ringing endorsement from a competing hospital. I prefer SRMC anyway. Cleaner, friendlier, faster service. Well prepared and well equipped staff. For all of the recent expansion at IRMC, you would expect that someone would have grown a brain and taken a step up. Vero has too large a population to remain at 20 beds in the local ER! C'mon IRMC get your heads out of the sand...Lawnwood to the South and Holmes to the North are kicking your tail.
A feable attempt to recreate that "sense of community" that kept Vero out of USA Today's Top 10 Beach List...
Look TWICE for motorcycles, another time for knucklehead bicyclists that swerve through traffic, run stop lights and stop signs, thinking they can compete with a 2500 # vehicle because the law says so (common sense need not apply) andjust for laughs and giggles, take another gander around for some rich old geezer or bratty young kid perusing the city streets on their unlicensed, uninsured golf cart. Oh city life...how I long for thee. NOT!
Walmartian, The reality is that even with the most responsible parental guidance and teaching, kids are faced with enormous temptation from every direction. While the children may act appropriately in the presence of the parent, at times it may be a facade. Folks install anti-virus software not because they're irresponsible computer users, but because they realize the danger and see the need for additional protection. I know folks who were previously addicted to porn and have had software installed that prohibits such material and only their spouse knows the password info to uninstall it. If you don't have young children living in the real world, then you won't get the point. Again, any parent who doesn't give a rip about checking up on their kids is lazy and irresponsible, not those who employ all available tools and resources to supplement their teaching.I've hated this phrase since the 1st time I heard it, but it fits here..."we'll have to agree to disagree on this one."
Walmartian, However silly your statement, you are entitled to your opinion. Our kids are exposed to a lot in this day and age, much more than we were in our day. In contrast to your statement, only a terrible parent wouldn't care about or be slightly interested in what their kids are up to in "secret"The big picture is that this is an additional tool that opens the lines of communication between parents and their kids, something that's lacking in today's busy world.
In this day and age of bad news taking center stage, it's refreshing to see a positive story. Encore TC Palm!
A lot of folks don't realize that the waste companies dump the trash on conveyor belts and there are employees called "sorters" that do exactly what the job title implies. For years, people have been fooled into sorting their own trash and recyclables, attributing a savings for the refuse company and nothing in return for the client-no credit on the bill, recycling incentive-nothing! At least in CA they honor the CRV deposit and offer a financial reward for recycling aluminum, glass and paper. Here in FL the refuse companies utilize the FPL business model - play the customers for fools! This program is long overdue! More than 1 bin is ridiculous. All of my trash has always gone into 1 bin anyway!
Common sense is free! OF COURSE THE INTERCHANGE IS NEEDED, MORONS! There, look at that. I just saved everyone millions of dollar$ in tree hugger survey money that can now be applied toward important things. Besides, I've seen some of the finished product that these "Traffic Engineers" are responsible for and needless to say, I'm not at all impressed. Not only an interchange at Oslo and I-95, but how about scratching the pedestrian bridge idea and building another bridge connecting Oslo Rd. East to A1A. That would alleviate traffic on both Indian River Blvd and the 2 bridges that we currently have. I realize that these are groundbreaking concepts for those highly educated "traffic engineers" but in the real world, we refer to them as COMMON SENSE, LOGIC and PRACTICALITY!
Joe Baird should not have commented for this article. We all know he's an expert on the topic, but he would have been better off keeping his mouth shut and not explaining in detail all of the places in Vero where it's ok to get annebriated. It will be a brighter day in IRC when they kick his drunk behind to the curb and get rid of that embarrassing nuisance of an "individual" once and for all?
Rather than criticize, I'd like offer up some solutions to fix the problems since it's already been acknowledged that the system does have some flaws. 1. There is no good explanation why the SOE has to be party affiliated. Let's face it, who cares what party they support in their private life. Making it a non-partisan position would alleviate a lot of speculation and scrutiny.2. If it's true, and I believe it is, that the election cycle creates an extra workload for the SOE and staff while the SOE is campaigning and trying to ensure a smooth, fair and legal election, then perhaps the election cycle should be changed3. How about term limits similar to the office of the President. No SOE can serve more than 2 terms. 4. Most importantly, perhaps state auditors should be dispatched around the state and be directly involved in election night procedures including ballot counting and reporting of official election results. This is especially important during an SOE re-election year to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest. In other words, we wouldn't have the White House administration counting ballots pertaining to a President's re-election or it would be heavily scrutinized as unethical. The same can be said of the SOE who's office staff is tasked with counting the votes that pertain to their boss or their potential new boss. Such a task can lead to unnecessary scrutiny and the appearance of and / or possibility of improprieties. Why not just eliminate all doubt? I look forward to a healthy, open and respectful discussion on these ideas.
I just have to bring this out...wouldn't it be a conflict of interest for the SOE to partake in counting votes regarding her own re-election? Just sayin' Seems like bringing in an independent party to count the votes would be the prudent way to go. Interestingly enough, given all the irregularities, problems, misteps and errors in this SOE office, are we expected to trust and accept the re-election results of SOE Walker?If I were her opponent, I would challenge the re-election results. I bet the numbers change! Totally sad that after 30+ years in office Mrs. Walker can't get it right. And we're expected to believe that her incompetent self was re-elected. I highly doubt it.
The Supervisor of Elections has some serious explaining to do! Unfortunately, for her and her employees, when that office opens tomorrow morning there are going to be some angry folks breathing down their necks. They'd be better off answering the questions and getting this controversy out of the way aqap (as quickly as possible)
What do Allen West, Sarah Palin and Donald Trump have in common? They all need to shut their pieholes and disappear from the face of the earth! A nice, firm pimp slap would be in order too! Good riddance West- you loser!
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Chill out folks. It's just an opinion piece. The poor guy simply shared his frustration with Mr Lemmon.Now go unravel your depends and settle down in a recliner on the lanai with your novel. sheesh! Why do some people have to make everything an argument?
I strongly support the teachers and agree that there is way too much pork fat at the administrative level. Obviously, neither side is going to budge on their demands. How about both sides go ahead and agree to mediation or binding arbitration so everyone can get back to the main task of education.It has dragged on WAY too long now. In a lot of ways, this whole saga strongly resembles a budget session in Washington.
It sounds like a great plan, but the problem is that the quality of the main entrees has gone down. In past years, my 2 kids always wanted to eat school lunches. This year, however, they both complained that the lunches at their respective middle and elementary schools tasted old, fake and lacked flavor. Just for fun, I asked my 2 nephews about lunch at their HS and without hesitation, they complained about lack of flavor and the food tasting like it was leftover from a previous lunch offering. It can't possibly be that difficult for school districts to maintain food quality and meet the new healthy food requirements. I have memories of eating some really good school lunches. Spaghetti with turkey meatballs, green salad and a whole wheat bun was my favorite. I washed it all down with chocolate or strawberry milk. Sweet memories...
This should be a requirement for anyone renewing their DL. WAY too much of this crap on the roadways. It used to be that drivers would swerve from side to side because they were tired or drunk, but now there's a new risk factor-texting while driving. Nothing could possibly be so important that a driver must divert their attention from the road. I've even seen some folks try to be slick and hold their phone up between the steering wheel and dashboard, but they're not fooling anyone. Other drivers know exactly what's up. Defensive driving has taken on another added meaning. For those guilty of texting and driving...Your text conversation is not worth your life or the lives of others around you that you endanger. Please pull off of the roadway to carry on your conversation. The roadways are dangerous enough without this added danger that is totally preventable. This device and program is a must for adults and students alike.
This guy is being accused of some serious actions that sound bad from our outside perspective, but we don't know the intricate details. It's easy to be an armchair judge casting anonymous judgement, but I say let the teacher's side be heard. His attorney said it best that the letter from Fran Adams to the teacher explains the punishment and while it sensationalizes the accusations, it lacks detail. I'm very curious as to why the school board chose not to take any action on the alleged past incident, but now chooses to use the alleged past incident as a platform to support the most recent alleged incident.What if your boss tried to bring up a previous undocumented incident where no disciplinary action was taken in an attempt to destroy your livelihood? What rational person wouldn't fight it? Especially an innocent party whose reputation and career is on the line.I also don't think that this teacher stands a chance of a fair outcome presenting his case before the school board. The school board should have listened to the clear-headed, rational thinking of Mr. McCain and let an unbiased panel hear this case. Hopefully this teacher didn't do what he is accused of. If he did, then punishment is in order. If he's truly innocent and he's just being taken for a ride, a good attorney will teach the school board an expensive lesson.
Chipotle rocks! WAY better than MOE's...I've been going to SLW for my fill on a weekly basis, but now I will save money on gas and still get my Chipotle. Awesome! Finally something other than McD's, Wendy's and Taco Smell. BK is a has been that never will be again.
What are parents thinking? If I'm reading this correctly, 250 parents dropped their kids off last year with only 2 adults supervising. I'd say there's a huge problem. The problem starts with parents not asking any questions or fact-checking. Now we've got parents saying," you should've just asked." Excuse me, but the parents should've asked. And one more thing, teach your kids how to dress. I know exactly why they had kids dressing in a revealing manner.Today, as I dropped my daughter off at school, I saw a young lady get out of another vehicle and start pulling at her miniskirt trying to get it to fit within the dress code. Wake up parents, our little girls shouldn't be dressing like hookers! And our boys need to be taught how to dress themselves respectfully. Boys, pull up your saggy pants and shorts and put a belt on so you can look and act like you have at least one ounce of common sense! Learn how to carry a conversation. And parents wonder why their girls attract this kind of scum...? Parents wonder why young men stare at their daughters like it's a meat market. Wake up, Moms and Dads! On Tuesday, my daughter got invited to a gathering that's taking place tonight at the home of a family that has been attending our church for only 1 month. I did not give my daughter an immediate answer, but instead spent 3 days asking questions of my Pastorand other folks who know this family. I even called the family and spoke to them. When I got their address, I drove over to check out the neighborhood, including their house. I even went so far as to run a background check on the father/husband. You can call this overbearing and overprotective if you want, but I am not going to just simply throw my young teenage daughter to the wolves. If we, as parents, don't protect our kids, who will? Fortunately, everything about this family looks legitimate and my daughter and her friends will have a good time, but my mind is at peace knowing that I did my due diligence as a father and as a man, the protector of my family.
in response to opulentoreo: Harvest Ministries might want to look at who they recently turned a blind eye too. Everyone is aware that Harvest Ministries is a (For Profit So-Called Ministries that hides behind a 501C. A helping hand should have no barriers , yet Harvest Ministries have several barriers. try explaining away why they refuse to help any single person without dependants ....regardless of the individual statist. When you sell dent and bent foods that were given in the name of hunger for a profit..that's capitalismTime too stripe all ministries of those 501C until they can prove that they really help the poor the homeless. no exceptions
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Harvest Ministries might want to look at who they recently turned a blind eye too.
Everyone is aware that Harvest Ministries is a (For Profit So-Called Ministries that hides behind a 501C. A helping hand should have no barriers , yet Harvest Ministries have several barriers. try explaining away why they refuse to help any single person without dependants ....regardless of the individual statist. When you sell dent and bent foods that were given in the name of hunger for a profit..that's capitalismTime too stripe all ministries of those 501C until they can prove that they really help the poor the homeless. no exceptions
It sounds as if you might have some pent up hostility towards this organization... The kind of hostility that breeds actions such as what happened to their trailers and equipment. Could it be that you are the responsible party? The way you took to a public venue to express your anger certainly gives way to a motive. The classic signs of a guilty party according to Criminal Justice 101...
Hey fatdaddy, I am one of those that says to run Piper out of town. Do I want to see jobs lost- heck no, no one does. But I'm tired of Piper hiring 200 people and then laying off 150 every Christmas. I do say that the county better get their act together real quick and get a reputable, profitable company to occupy that facility. A company that will hire folks and keep them on and actually be productive. All around us other municipal airports are thriving, but the Vero Beach airport is floundering. All that land going to waste...shameful!And please keep Vertigo Joe (Baird) away from the bargaining table. The guy is nothing but an arrogant, drunk nightmarish jinx
...and vertigo Joe (Baird) was so giddy to keep them here. Bummer! Now he's screwed us all with the Dodger deal and the Piper deal. They should have tested his blood alcohol level before letting him into those negotiations. I*diot!
I don't know this guy at all, but he doesn't seem to be doing himself any favors. Hooking up with the mayor for a charitable donation doesn't bode too well on a resume given her reputation for egotistical rebellion. Why does this guy have such an issue verifying his story? He who has nothing to hide, hides nothing. And just who is this character that he can prevent a member of the free press from attending a public function on school district property? What a joke that the city council would allow him to address the public from the lectern. That's when the meeting chairperson calls a speaker out of order...unless, of course, the chairperson 1. doesn't know her duty or 2. Is in cahoots. One final question...he claims to have been a federal agent, but hasn't been able to prove it to anyone, including the State of Florida. Do those fraudulent claims not qualify towards charges of impersonating a LEO or a federal agent? Just curious to see where this "case" ends up...
Everyone was surprised by his trip down route 60 and then South on US 1. What folks don't realize is that the Secret Service has to mix things up so folks who have bad intentions toward the dignitary aren't too assuming. In other words, LEO intentionally took the route that wasn't assumed or expected - for the Presidents safety. Regardless of your political views, lets show some respect, folks. We're talking about the President of our great country here. Show some class and dignity! If you lack either of latter characteristics, please refrain from making disparaging remarks on here.
Please stop your whining, folks. So what if school was open on Monday. Did your brain experience storm interference that stopped you from using your God-given common sense and your parental intuition and keeping your child safe at home? They're closed tomorrow because of flooding and you're griping? Seriously? The school district got the word out through the media, you read the article and now you're informed. Get over it already!
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I am far from delusional, pal. It is fine that you and others like you do not beleive. I've given you proof as well as have other posters on here. I've come to the conclusion that if proof of God smacked you in the head you would deny that it happened. The fact remains that men did write the Bible as God inspired them. If you don't believe that, then explain to me how men, thousands of years ago, were able to put prophecies into the Bible that would come to pass. Prophecies that are being fulfilled today. Prophecies such as the knowledge of man increasing, famines, pestilences, wars, rumors of war, kingdoms and nations rising against each other, men proclaiming peace when none exists, men loving themselves more than God, violence on the earth, the sun getting hotter...The list goes on and on and even finishes with a reference to the days before Jesus comes again being just like the days of Noah before the flood. Interestingly, all of this proof of God's existence and His inspiration of His Word intentionally gets ignored. To ignore something implies ignorance! One thing you can't claim ignorance of is that you have been warned that Jesus is coming..are you ready? Get right or get left!What if YOU are wrong? If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything and everything!
Try reading the Bible, pal. I didn't think it up or write it. God did.And another thing for your finite mind to ponder...can man provide breath or life without artificial means? NO Only God can provide life and breath and HE doesn't require a medical facility or medical equipment. So the next time you take a breath and defy God, His Word or His existence remember where that precious breath comes from. And remember that God is not obligated to grant you your next breath. Jesus is coming, are you ready?It takes more faith to be an atheist and beleive that there is no God because there is an over abundance of proof to the contrary.
What you miss, my dear misinformed Susan, is that God ordained marriage from the beginning so it does have religious significance. You see, when God saw that it was not good for man to be alone, he did not create another man for Adam's companionship, he created a woman. Hopefully you can grasp something that simple. And one more thing...no one is trying to disenfranchise those of the alternative lifestyle, just simply trying to help you make it into heaven because sin aint tolerated there. Jesus is coming...get right or get left!
The best man won thanks to the voice of the people.Now would all of the campaign workers kindly return to your street corners today and remove all of the signs.
in response to obluvs2par: So let be see if I got your point. If you express intolerance of someone's lifestyle and you are respectful it is ok? So if I say all Christians should be considered an abomination in a respectful way, it is ok? However, you miss a very big point. Saying that gays are not to be tolerated cannot be said in a respectful way. Hate cannot be respectful. If I called you a prson without courage in a "respectful" way, how would you feel. Somethings cannot be explained away. Hate is hate no matter how one tries to explain it as being respectful. Sometimes you have to have the courage to call things as they are. Being nice to haters only encourages them to more hateful
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So let be see if I got your point. If you express intolerance of someone's lifestyle and you are respectful it is ok? So if I say all Christians should be considered an abomination in a respectful way, it is ok? However, you miss a very big point. Saying that gays are not to be tolerated cannot be said in a respectful way. Hate cannot be respectful. If I called you a prson without courage in a "respectful" way, how would you feel. Somethings cannot be explained away. Hate is hate no matter how one tries to explain it as being respectful. Sometimes you have to have the courage to call things as they are. Being nice to haters only encourages them to more hateful
Of course it's ok to share your opinion...so long as it's asked for. Mr. Cathy was asked a very direct question and he answered it directly with tact and respect. Where do you folks get the warped notion that someone who disagrees with you on a viewpoint is full of hate. One of the best things about this country is that we can have this dialogue. In other countries, they settle their differences with guns in the middle of the street. You say that, "Sometimes you have to have the courage to call things as they are" Well, guess what pal, Mr. Cathy was very courageous. The only hate and venom I'm witnessing being spewed in this thread is being thrown at Mr. Cathy and those of us who stand with him in his Biblical views. Your real problem is with God and the Bible-not man.
in response to ZeusParkHSL: I don't agree with Lingreenbear's point. Come on now; "they just stated their honest opinion". That can be exploited to the nth degree. It's not OK. Two sayings come to mind; "Silence is Golden", and "Have a big cup of shut the....up". There's no graciousness in condemning others. It's not our place to judge.
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I don't agree with Lingreenbear's point. Come on now; "they just stated their honest opinion". That can be exploited to the nth degree. It's not OK. Two sayings come to mind; "Silence is Golden", and "Have a big cup of shut the....up". There's no graciousness in condemning others. It's not our place to judge.
You're just blowing smoke! I challenge you to show us any part of Mr. Cathy's response to the question where he exhibited hatred, condemnation or judgement. Unless you twist his words, you can't show any of that. In fact, if you want to get to the nitty gritty of it, Mr. Cathy and his company are the ones being judged and ostracized for holding a viewpoint that differs from a minority of society. Yes, a minority! Hundreds of thousands of folks across the country showed up to voice their support for Chick-Fil-A and to your dismay some folks that showed up were not believers but still understand the difference between right and wrong, good and evil, righteousness and sin. I LOVE CHICK-FIL-A! I had breakfast in Vero and lunch in Palm Bay today. Maybe dinner in Viera since I'm making my way to Orlando airport to fly out tonight.
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I also agree that lilgreenbrair made a great point, although he or she could use a little refresher course in grammar : )I also agree that certain phrases shouldn't be intertwined in this discussion.Another poster referenced that some people are "piggybacking on Mike Huckabee's call for the Appreciation Day". Piggybacking..seriously?Choose your words carefully folks.
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The answer to your first question is that Mr. Cathy was asked about his belief in the traditional Biblical definition of marriage. He wasn't asked about anything else. Had he been asked about anything else I'm sure we would know more of his beliefs. Again, it is not a profession of hate against gays, it is a profession of an intolerance for sin - ALL sin! Jesus provides everyone an opportunity to come to repentance. In the instance of Noah, the Bible says that the sin on the earth was so great that God repented for having created mankind. It must have been pretty bad in order for God to repent!The people were given 120 years to repent before the flood came, but they thumbed their noses at Gods coming judgement, much like folks are doing today. Here's something to ponder...the Bible says that before the Lord comes back, the earth will be in the same state as it was in the days of Noah! Imagine that! We are living in a day and age when good is called evil and evil is called good and readily accepted and tolerated. How backward is that? When it comes time for judgement and to answer to God for the things we all have done, ALL sinners will be rejected from entering into heaven. Today is our day of Salvation. Jesus is coming soon. Are you ready? Let me emphasize again that this is not about hatred toward mankind, it's about hatred toward sin! If you have a problem with that, then your ultimate problem is with God, not me, Mr. Cathy, Chick-Fil-A or any other Christian - GOD ABHORES SIN, PERIOD! One more thing...after having read this and understanding the need for everyone to come to repentance and salvation, you will stand before the Lord without an excuse. You can't say that you didn't know or weren't told! Tomorrow is church, I strongly suggest that some folks dust off their Bibles and find a place of worship and make things right with God.
I think it's obvious that I support this letter writer...with one exception. I also took my family to the Indian River Mall Chick-Fil-A on Appreciation Day and witnessed what you described. It's important to remember that this overabundance of support for truth and righteousness happened all over the country... Hundred of thousands of people! We are not facing a giant. What I witnessed that day proclaimed loud and clear that the people have spoken. The majority made their voice heard!
What I'm witnessing is more hate perpetuated against Mr Cathy, his company and Christians that what his original comment projected. His words have been twisted like a pretzel. Something is wrong in this society when someone can't express a Christian Bible-based viewpoint without being called a bigot or discriminatory simply because their viewpoint is Bible-based.This whole debate revolves around an issue that is based on sin, which God hates, being carried out by man, whom God created and loves. By the way, 1 Cor 6:9,10 contains a list if other sins that God hates and that will not be accepted, tolerated or allowed in heaven. Make no mistake, God wants nothing more than for everyone to be saved from their sins 2 Peter 3:9.Read Matthew 24:35 -39 and pay close attention to vs. 37-39...Have you ever heard the term "History repeats iself?"We can have this debate until the cows come home, but that doesnt negate the fact that everyone needs to get ready...Jesus is coming soon.Oh, and to those on here who insist there is no God, it takes more faith to believe that than it does to believe in God. There is undisputable, undeniable evidence of God's existence, one of those things being your very next breath - Man can't provide you that without artificial means.Read Genesis 2:7 for further proof.
How about turning that whole area into a beautifullylandscaped, scenic burial garden. That way, it's still a business the Vista Royale residents can patronize and the owners operate at a profit. Then everyone wins!
As far as I'm concerned, McMullen is left over from Sheriff Raymond's good 'ol boy network. I appreciate the fact that an outsider like Mr. Loar, with no conflicts of interests, no backs to scratch or ears to tickle, came in and shook things up a little. That cesspool of stagnancy and complacency, know as the Sheriffs Office, needed some stirring up. Sure, 2 convicts escaped, but it wasn't Sheriff Loar who failed to do "skin checks." There are plenty of conspiracy theories floating around that someone from within the jail purposely tried to make Mr Loar look bad by overlooking the details and not preventing the escape. Let that one sink in for just a minute...Bottom line, the convicts were recaptured and the activities and duties of the jail staff scrutinized. Re-Elect Sheriff Loar
Just brilliant! A bus transfer hub right next to the railroad tracks. Let's not forget that buses have to stop at all RR crossings. That street is going to be a nightmare. Imagine the traffic logjam as WB buses first stop at the RR crossing then attempt to turn South into the bus hub. Whoever came up with this brilliant masterpiece of a plan needs to see their local mental health provider and soon!
A public scolding won't work. The damage has already been done. And for the naive folks who contend that these were mere private messages sent from and to a private computer, do you not understand that these emails were full of conspiracy and threats! Pure intimidation tactics! The mayor needs to resign immediately or be forced to resign through the council taking a "no confidence" vote. If she doesn't step down voluntarily and the council doesn't force her to resign, then the people of this city must initiate a recall. First though, I encourage everyone to email or call the city council members and voice your opinion. We voted them in and the voice and will of the people must be adhered to.
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Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe
Store-bought treats can't hold a candle to homemade ice cream sandwiches. This frozen dessert is fantastic. —Teresa Gaetzke, North Freedom, Wisconsin
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces dark chocolate candy coating, chopped
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
- In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter, 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
- Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork, forming a crisscross pattern.
- Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set (do not overbake). Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Spread a heaping teaspoonful on the bottom of each cookie; place chocolate side up on waxed paper until set.
- To make sandwiches, place 1/4 cup ice cream on the bottom of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Wrap in plastic wrap; freeze. Yield: 16 servings.
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1776: George Washington orders the Declaration of Independence to be read out loud to members of the Continental Army in New York City for the first time.
1850: President Zachary Taylor dies in office from an intestinal ailment at the age of 65, making Vice President Millard Fillmore the 13th president of the United States. Taylor's 16 months in office is the third-shortest tenure of any U.S. president.
1868: The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified guaranteeing African-Americans full citizenship and all persons in the United States due process of law.
1872: New England sea captain John F. Blondel patents the first doughnut-hole machine, in which a spring-loaded tube pushed the dough out of the cake's middle.
1877: The inaugural Wimbledon Championships opens.
1877: Alexander Graham Bell (pictured), his father-in-law Gardiner Greene Hubbard, Thomas Sanders and Thomas Watson form the Bell Telephone Company.
1878: The corncob pipe is patented by Henry Tibbe.
1900: Queen Victoria of England gives royal assent to an act creating the Commonwealth of Australia, thus uniting separate colonies on the continent under one federal government.
1918: An inbound local train in Nashville, Tenn., collides with an outbound express train, killing 101 people and injuring 171 more, making it the deadliest rail accident in United States history.
1922: Johnny Weissmuller, seen here at a 1924 swimming event, swims the 100 meters freestyle in 58.6 seconds, breaking the world swimming record and the "minute barrier."
1932: King C. Gillette, the American businessman who invented the safety razor and founded The Gillette Company, dies at age 77 in Los Angeles, Calif.
1932: Donald Rumsfeld, who would go onto become U.S. secretary of defense for both President Gerald Ford and President George W. Bush, is born in Evanston, Ill.
1942: Actor Richard Roundtree, best known for the title role in the movie "Shaft," is born in New Rochelle, N.Y.
1945: Best-selling suspense thriller novelist Dean Koontz is born in Everett, Pa. Some of his more well known books include "Demon Seed," "Watchers," "Hideaway," "Intensity" and "Phantoms."
1946: Bon Scott, who would go on to be lead singer for AC/DC from 1974 until his death in 1980, is born Ronald Belford Scott in Forfar, Angus, Scotland.
1947: The engagement of Britain's Princess Elizabeth, who would later become Queen Elizabeth II, to Lt. Philip Mountbatten is announced. They are seen here in Elizabeth's 1953 coronation photo.
1947: O.J. Simpson is born in San Francisco, Calif.
1951: Actor Chris Cooper, best known for movies such as "The Bourne Identity," "American Beauty," "October Sky," "Seabiscuit" and "Adaptation," is born in Kansas City, Mo. Cooper won an Academy Award and Golden Globe for his performance in "Adaptation."
1952: Pianist and composer John Tesh is born in Garden City, N.Y. The Emmy-winning musician is also known for his time as co-host of "Entertainment Tonight" from 1986 to 1996.
1955: Actor Jimmy Smits, best known for his roles in the TV series "L.A. Law," "NYPD Blue" and "The West Wing," is born in Brooklyn, N.Y.
1956: Dick Clark makes his debut as host of "Bandstand" on a Philadelphia TV station. The name of the show is later changed to "American Bandstand" when it went nationwide. Here the microphone he used on that first show is displayed as a part of his music memorabilia collection in New York City in October 2006.
1956: Actor Tom Hanks, an Oscar-winner for his roles in "Philadelphia" and "Forrest Gump," is born in Concord, Calif. Hanks is also known for movies such as "Splash," "Bachelor Party," "Big," "Sleepless in Seattle," "Apollo 13," "Saving Private Ryan," "Cast Away" and the "Toy Story" films.
1957: Actress Kelly McGillis, best known for movies like "Witness," "Top Gun" and "The Accused," is born in Newport Beach, Calif.
1958: Lituya Bay in southeastern Alaska is hit by a megatsunami. The wave is recorded at 1,720 feet high, the largest in recorded history. In this photo, the areas of destroyed forest along the shorelines are recognizable as the light areas rimming the bay.
1958: Johnny Cash signs with Columbia Records. His first single for the company was "Don't Take Your Guns to Town."
1962: Bob Dylan records "Blowin' in the Wind."
1962: Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans exhibition opens at the Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles. Some of the iconic pieces from that collection are seen going up here before a 2006 exhibition in Spain.
1964: Actress and rock musician Courtney Love, the guitarist for the rock band Hole and Kurt Cobain's widow, is born Courtney Michelle Harrison in San Francisco, Calif.
1965: The Sonny & Cher song "I Got You Babe" is released. The song, written by Bono, became the duo's biggest single and their signature song. In August 1967 it spend three weeks at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
1968: The first MLB All-Star game to be played indoors takes place at the Houston Astrodome. The National League defeats the American League 1-0 with Willie Mays, who led off the first with a single, advanced two bases on wild throws and scored the game's only run on a fielder's choice, earning MVP honors.
1974: Earl Warren, who was appointed U.S. Supreme Court chief justice by Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953 and served until 1969, dies at age 83 in Washington, D.C. He was known for the sweeping decisions of the Warren Court, which ended school segregation and transformed many areas of American law, especially regarding the rights of the accused and ending public-school-sponsored prayer. Warren was also the vice-presidential nominee of the Republican Party in 1948, and chaired the Warren Commission, which was formed to investigate the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Prior to his appointment as chief justice, he served as California governor from 1943 to 1953 and the state's attorney general from 1939 to 1943.
1975: Rock musician and singer-songwriter Jack White, known for his work with the bands The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather, is born John Anthony Gillis in Detroit, Mich.
1976: Actor Fred Savage, best known for his role as Kevin Arnold on the television series "The Wonder Years" and as the grandson in "The Princess Bride," is born in Chicago, Ill.
1982: The movie "Tron" is released.
1985: Joe Namath signs a five-year pact to provide commentary for "Monday Night Football."
1995: The Grateful Dead give their last concert with Jerry Garcia at Chicago's Soldier Field. Garcia died the next month of a heart attack.
1997: The Nevada State Athletic Commission bans Mike Tyson from the boxing ring and fines him $3 million for twice biting the ears of opponent Evander Holyfield in a June 28, 1997, bout. A little more than a year later on Oct. 18, 1998, the commission votes 4–1 to restore Tyson's boxing license.
1999: The movie "American Pie" hits theaters. The low-budget comedy would go on to earn more than $235 million worldwide and spawn three direct sequels and several more direct-to-video sequels.
2002: Rod Steiger, the Academy Award-winning actor known for his performances in such films as "On the Waterfront," "Oklahoma!," "The Pawnbroker," "Doctor Zhivago" and "In the Heat of the Night" (pictured), dies at age 77 in Los Angeles, Calif., of pneumonia and complications from surgery for a gall bladder tumor.
2003: "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" opens in theaters. The movie grossed more than $653 million worldwide and spawned three sequels.
2005: Daredevil skateboarder Danny Way rolls down a large ramp and jumps across the Great Wall of China, becoming the first person to clear the wall without motorized aid.
2011: South Sudan gains independence and secedes from Sudan. Here the country's presidential guard await the arrival of foreign dignitaries for the country's official independence celebrations in the capital city of Juba.