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Natural Facial Skin Care with Green Tea
April 21, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
What is Tea?
Tea is the common name for the Camellia sinensis plant. It is the agricultural product of the leaves, leaf buds, and internodes (the portion of a plant stem between nodes) of the plant that are prepared and cured by various methods. "Tea" also refers to the aromatic beverage prepared from the cured leaves by combination with hot or boiling water.
Tea is known for its stimulant qualities largely attributed to caffeine. Today, herbal teas are known to have many health benefits, preventing a variety of conditions, from heart disease and cancer, to gum disease, skin aging and weight loss. The major types of tea include black, green, oolong and white, differing by the method of harvesting and processing.
The beneficial properties of tea are attributed to polyphenols. The polyphenols found in tea mainly belong to the subtype called catechins. Polyphenols or catechins are better known as antioxidants that fight free radicals. Free radicals are damaging to skin and body by attacking healthy cells. Green tea has more catechins than black tea; white tea is almost as rich in catechins as green tea but is different in composition and less well studied.
So How Is Green Tea Good For My Skin?
There have been number studies of skin benefits of green tea. One of these studies show protection from skin cancer by demonstrating topical green tea formulations can reduce sun damage.(1) Another fascinating study in 2003 was conducted by Dr. Stephen Hsu of the Medical College of Georgia Department of Oral Biology. His findings determined green tea was able to rejuvenate old skin cells at the end of their life cycle.
A quote from Dr. Hsu's paper explained, "…we report here for the first time, that at certain concentrations, EGCG or a mixture of the major green tea polyphenols stimulated aged keratinocytes to generate biological energy and to synthesize DNA, possibly for renewed cell division.
Therefore, green tea constituents may be useful topically for promoting skin regeneration, wound healing, or treatment of certain epithelial conditions such as aphthous ulcers, psoriasis, rosacea, and actinic keratoses." (2) Dr. Hsu went on to comment he was "so surprised" to discover EGCG actually reactivated cells that had migrated toward the surface of the skin to 'die'.
Green tea appears to manipulate sun damage protection by fighting free radicals and reducing inflammation rather than by blocking UV rays. Therefore, green tea enhances sun protection when used in addition to a sunscreen. To boost sun protection, apply a green tea formula under your sunscreen to elevate the level of sun protection. It is best to combine green tea with zinc oxide-based sunscreens because zinc oxide is chemically inert and should not react with green tea (which some chemical sunscreens might do, especially in sunlight). You can also look for green tea in natural soaps, and other facial cleansers.
Topical green tea is also very beneficial for sensitive skin types by reducing inflammation and irritation in the skin. Wrinkles, skin sag and other signs of aging have been shown to benefit from Green tea. The tea's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory polyphenols slow down signs of premature of aging
Green Tea and Pimples
A green tea and pimples study suggests it to be as good as benzoyl peroxide cream in treating acne conditions with fewer side effects. Scientific research has shown that green tea fights bacteria, inflammation and reduces stress. Perhaps it would be an excellent candidate for treating acne?
In the study, conducted by Dr. Jennifer Gan-Wong from the Memorial Medical Center in the Philippines, 108 participants were divided into two groups. One applied benzoyl peroxide cream and the other green tea extract cream twice daily for 12 weeks. Subjects were examined and photographed each week by dermatologists. The researchers noted the green tea cream seemed to lighten patients' skin color and improve the overall appearance of their complexion.
The preliminary data suggests that green tea cream causes fewer side effects than benzoyl peroxide. Patients in the green tea group reported fewer cases of dry skin, itching and allergic responses.
Use green tea at home to boost your skins health, appearance and reduce signs of aging by freezing freshly brewed green tea as ice cubes and use them as a toner. Let them start thawing first before applying directly to the face to avoid irritation. You can also drink green tea or take green tea extract in capsules to benefit from the anti oxidant properties. The polyphenols will reach your skin via the bloodstream in sufficient amounts.
Using green tea in your skincare routine has definite proven benefits to slow skin aging, reduce acne and protect your skin from cancer among many others. Just be aware of the products you choose. Like most antioxidants, green tea polyphenols are oxidized and can lose their active constituents when exposed to air.
By Tiffany Oney and Rachelle Dupree
(1) Green Tea Polyphenol Treatment to Human Skin Prevents Formation of Ultraviolet Light B-induced Pyrimidine Dimers in DNA (2000). Santosh K. Katiyar, Anaibelith Perez and Hasan Mukhtar. Clinical Cancer Research Vol. 6, 3864-3869, October 2000.
(2) Green Tea Polyphenols Induce Differentiation and Proliferation in Epidermal Keratinocytes (2003). Stephen Hsu, Wendy B. Bollag, Jill Lewis, Qin Huang,Baldev Singh, Mohamed Sharawy, Tetsuya Yamamoto, and George Schuster. Journal of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics. First published on March 27, 2003; DOI: 10.1124/jpet.103.049734
Choosing Natural Facial Skin Care Products
January 16, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
In the last 10 years startling news and information on how our food supplies and products are created have surfaced. And it isn't pretty. If you have been keeping up with the news and the recent movements towards more natural and organic products, you should know that is has never been easier or more affordable to choose the natural and organic, especially for your facial and skincare needs.
When you are looking for something natural to apply to your face and skin, you should know that there are many organic skin care products on the market. The possibilities are endless when you want to pamper the senses with an organic bath and body product.
Not only are natural facial products therapeutic, but they are also healthier because they use natural ingredients unspoiled by chemicals or preservatives. Some of the ingredients found in many natural facial skin care products include organic essential oils, natural and organic vegetable oils, as well as organic herbs from the wild.
When looking for an organic skin care product that will suit your needs, you should look for labels that contain phrases, such as 100% Natural or 100% Biodegradable. Natural facial or organic skin care products should also stay clear of the use of fragrance oils, artificial colors and synthetics.
Just to get an idea of some of the ingredients and choices a customer may look forward to when purchasing organic skin care products, you could exfoliate your skin with the help of organic pumpkin seed oil and fresh pumpkin seeds. When you want an exotic, natural scent to grace your body, you may prefer a chemical-free, all-natural perfume created from tropical flowers.
When you need help healing your skin from problems, such as scars, dark marks and sun damage, there is a night cream made from tangerines and calendula, which can be used to ease the appearance of blemished skin. An organic apricot facial scrub can exfoliate, deep clean, as well as moisturize the skin, all at once.
When it comes to matters of the face, this area of skin is considered the most visible. If problems arise concerning skin and acne, natural and organic facial skin care products can correct or treat some of these problems without the harsh chemicals that are used in non-organic products. For example, a toner made from pure lemons, witch hazel and peppermint essential oils can be a great solution for easing problem skin.
When you are in need of an natural facial skin care product that will stimulate circulation, as well as treat open pores, there are toners made from lavender and rosewater that can do the trick.
There are endless websites offering a line of natural, facial skin care products on the Internet. You could purchase a face cream made from rose and chamomile, promoting facial hydration and the unclogging of pores. Just as with this particular product, many organic skin care products are good for those who have sensitive skin.
Other natural product alternatives offer Vitamin C as the key ingredient, which is also gentle on the skin. Your skin will also receive the advantages of Vitamin E and A. Also look for daytime hydrating creams made from chardonnay grape seeds, Mediterranean olives and soy just to name a few more options. The result is smoother, toned skin.
The market is booming with plenty of choices to consider, including organic eye gels for reducing puffiness, organic 15 SPF sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, as well as many other organic skin care products for sun damage, cellulite, acne and wrinkles.
Have fun experimenting with the best combinations for your face and skin and watch the dramatic results unfold, naturally!
Some excepts from article Organic Skin Care Products for Your Face and Skin by Stephen Todd
Article Source: http://ezinearticles.com
Understanding Hormones and Your Skin
December 9, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
"How to achieve beautiful, supple and young-looking skin". You almost can't avoid it - splashed on magazine covers, reported in newspapers and marketed on television and radio, the message to improve our skin would appear paramount to how we and others view our looks.
How does our skin age? Skin aging is influenced by:
* Genetic differences
* Hormonal changes, e.g. estrogen and thyroxin
* Chronic sun exposure
* Wind, pollution
Blame it on hormones
Hormones are mostly to blame for skin changes as we age. Hormones are chemical messengers produced in organs such as the ovaries, adrenal glands, and thyroid glands, and all have an effect on other tissues.
Much of the reason why our skin begins to suffer is primarily due to hormones — and there is a massive industry manufacturing products to try to alleviate the results of these hormonal changes, notably as women reach menopause in their 40s and 50s.
As menopause occurs, estrogen is reduced and while it has a direct effect on thinning bones, it also creates significant changes in the skin. Women find:
* their skin becomes drier with increased wrinkles
* skin becomes more fragile, loses some of its elasticity, and is looser because the production of collagen is reduced
* older skin appears paler as the lack of estrogen reduces the number of blood vessels in the skin
* menopause also causes a reduction in the level of testosterone but not as significant a drop as in estrogen
Hormones and dry skin
Another hormone we have is thyroxin, produced by the thyroid gland, which influences skin appearance. Too much thyroxin shows a warm, smooth, sweaty, flushed skin. Under-activity of thyroxin produces a dry, coarse thickening of skin with reduced ability to sweat.
Hormones affect acne
The oil glands of the skin are in part controlled by the level and activity of the hormone testosterone in the skin. Testosterone is required to produce acne. This outcome can be seen in conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, which produce some elevation in testosterone, which in turn causes increased facial hair, irregular periods and acne. It has also been found that some birth control pills can block testosterone skin reactors to improve some of the consequences of increasing hormone levels. (See Acne Guide for more acne information)
Thinning hair
Hair will thin after menopause. In some women, genetic factors produce significant thinning. Abnormalities in the level of a thyroid hormone, in addition to the amount of iron stored in the body, can influence the volume of hair.
Estrogen encourages hair to stay in its growing phase (Anagen hair). This is seen in the significant thickening of hair towards the end of pregnancy. After menopause, however, the lower estrogen amount allows the scalp hair to grow towards the falling out stage (Telogen hair).
HRT and skin
Post menopausal women will notice that unlike their scalp, facial hairs increase. This is thought to be because estrogen — which opposes the effect of testosterone — drops relatively more after menopause than testosterone.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been used over the last 20 years to combat the signs of aging. HRT can promote a fuller-looking skin because the skin then becomes thicker with less loss of subcutaneous fat. Thinning and drying of vaginal surfaces is also minimized. This can also be achieved by using topical estrogen. The use of estrogen creams has been shown to maintain the elasticity and fullness of skin after menopause, although at this time it is not used extensively because of concerns about side effects and the variability of absorption into the body.
See your doctor or dermatologist to determine which solutions best suits your experience with aging skin.
By Richard Thomas, MD
Treating Your Skin With Natural Products
October 13, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Treating your skin with pure natural skin care products is not just a new fad or a trend, but a true and effective response to a world overloaded with chemicals, toxins, and pollution. There is only so much a body can do to purge itself from the unhealthy balance we have all been guilty of contributing to. Natural skincare products have been uniquely designed to restore the skin as well as protect the skin and also make it feel smooth, moist and fantastic. The skin is the body's largest organ and is the first line of defense against toxins and other harmful substances. It is responsible for fighting infections, keeps your temperature regulated as well as fights off dehydration. Why treat it like a chemical garbage dump?
Using natural skin care products is one of the most popular and easy ways to maintain your healthy glow. Some may prefer surgical procedures to augment the natural look of their skin, but in the end using natural skincare is the most effective form of preventative and anti aging skin care regimes. This is because it is easily affordable and there are no ethical issues to consider that many face when considering plastic or augmentative surgery such as Botox injections or face lifts.
Many people are looking for instant solutions to their skin care issues or want to physically augment their appearance because of a sense of dissatisfaction with their appearance. Most physicians will prefer to prescribe natural skincare solutions and offer a variety of choices in terms of how to moderately treat your skincare issue before suggesting you go in for radical and invasive surgeries. Get proper professional advise before you head off to seek a surgical, "instant" option. The likelihood is small that a skincare procedure that involves a any form of anesthesia or an injection of skin bacteria may be the healthier choice.
Next time you consider trying to plump up your lips with a Botox injection or try to puff up your cheeks with some sort of skin bacterial injection, consider doing it the natural way. This can usually be in the form of a cream or lotion that will be significantly less severe than actually adding chemicals to the facial structure and bloodstream. The potential side effects of a chemical addition to your blood or bady can cause unknown allergic problems for many people and are not recommended above natural skincare solutions.
Instead, seek the opinion of a natural skincare expert and allow them to map your facial structure for the skin type and other factors. This will help in administering the best natural skincare product for your face and body, helping the product to work better with your skin type and color. This all comes at a fraction of the risk and at a much lower cost than the surgical procedure.
Administering natural products into your skin is a much better way to maintain a proper skin type and also a better way to improve the look of your skin.
Pure, natural skin care products do not contain the numerous synthetic additives that can cause the human skin's defense to weaken as well as the unseemly and ugly skin irritations. In addition, the chemical based skin care products may also cause rashes to break out as well as the debilitating allergies. Some, if not all of the chemical additives are by products of motor oil (that's right), petroleum products and insecticides or even worse.
One hundred percent organic and natural skin care products will help nourish and restore your skin, as well as strengthen the skin and keep it healthy. By using natural skin care treatments, they will work in harmony with the body so you can be assured of having healthy skin which, in turn, will help keep the whole body healthy by asking it to do less internal cleansing and detoxing.
Healthy skin will excrete an important protective covering called the "acid mantle." This helps to protect the skin from environmental effects as well as harmful organisms. To keep the skin in good health as well as to keep your acid mantle functioning properly you need to have a healthy lifestyle along with a natural or organic skin care regimen.
This can be achieved by not only just eating healthy foods consisting of a whole food diet, but also constantly getting essential fatty acids through consumption of unrefined, expeller pressed plant oils or fish oils. In addition, one should drink plenty of water as well as exercise regularly. Using natural moisturizers and natural sun protectors like zinc and zinc oxide will help in lubricating your skin and protecting you from harmful UVA / UVB rays.
Natural face creams, containing shea butter, coco butter and organic oils as well as organic hand and body lotions will help keep the skin naturally free of blemishes. The best organic and natural skin care products are made from high quality botanical oils and ingredients, which are typically produced in small, carefully packed packages so that one can be assured of purchasing only fresh stocks. So, be sure to give your body and your skin a break…feed it well with nourshing natural foods and organic skin treatments.
Blue Light Therapy for Healing Acne
September 15, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
By Van Le | After trying countless of potions and lotions to no avail, some acne sufferers are turning to technology and hoping that blue light therapy, a new scientific advancement, will pave the way for acne-free skin. Considered a form of laser treatment, the procedure involves emitting a blue light source (with visible spectrum of 406 to 426 nm) to the affected areas. The high-intensity light kills the bacteria that can cause acne breakouts. Blue light therapy is approved by the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration as a legal and safe procedure for the treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris. As a result, it is a widely advertised and highly popular form of treatment among acne sufferers.
Unlike creams and ointments that treat acne on a topical level, blue light therapy targets bacteria underneath the skin, eliminating the problem from the root. It works by adding oxygen to skin cells, which leads to a chemical reaction inside acne bacteria, causing the bacteria to self-destruct. With fewer bacteria, the number of buildups and acne lesions begin to decrease. The treatment stems from the belief that sunlight reduces acne, but also emits dangerous UV rays that can lead to premature aging and cancer. Since blue light does not contain any UV rays, it provides all the benefits without any of the damage. Most patients report little to no negative side effects, and the treatment can be used on several parts of the body including the face, back and chest. In conjunction with blue light, some dermatologists recommend undergoing red light therapy since it helps nourish damaged tissues and speed up the production of acne-free skin.
Like other laser treatments, blue light therapy is most effective when administered in multiple sessions. Although the length and time of treatment varies, most patients undergo treatment sessions that typically last for 20 minutes and normally done twice a week for at least four weeks. The cost for blue light therapy can range from $50 to $150 for a single treatment, and up to $3000 for a full treatment package. Due to its cosmetic nature, it is not covered by most insurance plans.
Van Le is a staff writer for the CSU Daily Titan and writing intern for Vivoderm Laboratories in Los Angeles, California. She is currently pursuing a Journalism degree at California State University, Fullerton.
For the latest findings on natural skincare and anti-aging, you can also link to http://naturalantiagingproducts.net
Natural Skin Care Therapy Tips for Acne
August 1, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Acne is not a new problem; people have been suffering from it for many thousands of years. In ancient Egypt for instance, oils were often used to soften and smooth the skin. It is only in recent times that people have begun to use acne creams made of chemical ingredients like benzyl peroxide, among others. These can not only have unwanted side effects, like the drying of healthy skin or the bleaching of clothing, but can be very costly.
It's no mystery that our grandmothers seemed to know best. When it comes to health and skin, the more natural the ingredient, the better. Of course, there are times when natural remedies may not be as effective and that is Ok. However, just be aware of the natural options you have first, before you waste a lot of money on another product that doesn't work. Many people today discovering the old-world secrets in caring for their bodies more naturally, and are turning to natural and herbal remedies, such as the following simple 'kitchen cures'.
Acne Remedy #1: Make a paste of nutmeg powder and milk, and apply to your face in a thin layer. Leave on for up to an hour, or even overnight.
Acne Remedy #2: Take an orange peel and leave it to dry, and then grind it to a powder. Mix with water and apply directly to the pimple.
Acne Remedy #3: Applying garlic directly to a pimple can also be a great remedy, as garlic is a natural disinfectant.
Acne Remedy #4: Mix a spoonful each of fresh lemon juice and cinnamon. Apply to the acne overnight for several nights in a row to be effective.
Acne Remedy #5: Take fresh leaves of fenugreek and grind to make an acne remedy that is also said to be effective in reducing wrinkles. It should be left on for only fifteen minutes.
Acne Remedy #6: Papaya juice, which is high in natural enzymes, makes a wonderful acne solution all on its own.
Acne Remedy #7: Boil a cup of milk, and then allow to cool to room temperature, and add a spoonful of limejuice to make a acne face wash.
Acne Remedy #8: Mix rosewater, cucumber juice and lime juice in equal amounts. Apply to clean face and leave on overnight.
Chemical skin care ingredients you should avoid if you are acne-prone or have oily skin in combination with acne:
• Butyl stearate
• Cinnamon Oil
• Isotearyl isostearate
• Cocoa butter
• Jojoba oil
• Coconut oil
• Decyl oleate
• Myristyl myristate
• Myristyl propionate
• Octyl palminate
• Octyl stearate
• Peppermint Oil
• Isopropyl stearate
• Isopropyl, isostearate, myristate or palmitate
Try several of these natural remedies and see which one is best for you, be aware that it can take several days to have an effect. Make sure you use clean spoons and dishes to mix your remedies, and remember to wash your face as usual in between treatments.
Acne Terms and Causes
June 3, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Acne: Words to Know
A male sex hormone found in both males and females.
A drug that slows down the production of androgens.
A drug that kills bacteria.
A hard plug that develops in the pores of the skin composed of sebum and dead skin cells. The mildest form of acne.
Drugs that break up comedos and open clogged pores.
A drug that decreases sebum production and dries up acne pimples.
An oily material produced by sebaceous glands that keeps the skin moist.
A drug that increases the rate at which skin cells are formed and die.
The exact cause of acne is not known, however, several risk factors have been identified.
• Age. Because of the effect of sex hormones, teenagers are quite likely to develop acne.
• Cosmetics. Make-up and hair sprays that contain oils can make acne worse.
• Diet. Acne is not caused by diet, but some foods can make the disease more serious.
• Disease. Hormonal disorders can increase the severity of acne problems in girls.
• Drugs. Acne can develop as a result of using certain drugs, such as tranquilizers, antibiotics, oral contraceptives, and anabolic steroids. Steroids are synthetic hormones that may sometimes be abused by athletes to increase the size of their muscles.
• Environment. Acne can become worse as a result of exposure to oils, greases, and polluted air. Sweating in hot weather can also make the condition worse.
• Gender. Boys are more likely to develop acne and tend to have more serious cases than girls.
• Heredity. Acne is more common in some families than in others.
• Hormonal changes. Acne can flare up during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. Menopause is the period in a woman's life when her body stops producing certain hormones.
• Personal hygiene. Strong soaps, hard scrubbing, and picking at pimples can make acne worse.
• Stress. Emotional stress can contribute to acne.
May 21, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
An occasional attack of dry skin, rash or pimples – although frustrating - is a normal part of the flux of life. As the temperatures change, so does our skin's constitution. As hormone levels rise and fall in the course of a month and as our diet and activity vary from day to day, the subtle balance of the body chemistry naturally shifts as well, creating shifts in our mood and even changes in our physical appearance.
Ayurveda recognizes these subtle imbalances and gives us the tools to correct them before they are out of control or turn into a full-blown disease. To be sure, imbalance does not necessarily mean disease, we can be quite healthy and still experience symptoms of imbalance. However, perpetual imbalance can lead to disease if it is not corrected in its early stages.
Ayurveda supports the belief that skin and health problems are affected or caused by our behavior. "Undigested" emotions, tension, and stress, can create hormonal imbalance and weaken the immune system. We now know common stressors are leading factors of body toxins and of skin disease. For example, psoriasis is exacerbated by worry and anxiety; acne/ rosacea, by anger and frustration; eczema, by a variety of stresses, depending upon the person's constitution; and cystic acne, by depression, "holding on" to upsets, and emotional attachments in general. Other significant factors in skin disorders include the overconsumption of refined, canned, and processed foods like sugar, sweets, chocolate, fatty and fried foods, salt, seafood, and red meat. Consuming too many processed foods can result in digestive disorders and poor elimination (constipation). Lack of exercise and rest; and improper external cleansing and skin care will further create skin and health problems.
Of course, we all seek external remedies for the most common skin problems as soon as they develop. But please be aware, even a topical ointment or detoxification treatment is only a temporary remedy. If you continue with unhealthy lifestyle choices, new toxins will soon appear.
One of Ayurveda's fundamental concepts is that health and disease are holistic-that is, whatever happens in one part of the body happens to the whole body. There are no isolated health problems. Any physical or psychological symptom of imbalance indicates an imbalance in the body-mind unit. Keep this holistic picture in mind as you look to remedy common skin problems with ointments and expensive treatments and try to treat the whole person you are – your emotions, your diet, your lifestyle choices – not just your face.
Using Yantra in Ayurvedic Herbalism
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Yantra simply means 'device' in Sanskrit, and similar to devices like radios that tune into certain frequencies, yantras both tune into and amplify very specific vibrations that are salubrious to our herbal intentions. How does this spell healing to the Ayurvedic practitioner and their client? There are many reasons but here are some to ponder.
Yantra - Good for the Herbs
The Yantra is considered to be a geometrical equivalent of a mantra, and so it is about generating or modulating vibrational energy. Since the Yantra is more static, the vibration is steady, like a standing wave 'trapped' or 'channeled' by boundaries and filters. It also tends to be precise more often than a mantra. This particular vibration enhances the power of the herbs; it is like having a Gyoto monk or a Kashi pujari personally attending the herbs and continuously chanting empowering mantras. In fact, when using mantras to empower herbs, I have found that first directing the mantra through a yantra seems to focus the power of my sankalpa (intention). As Vamadeva points out, it creates a pattern in the herbs that will more effectively hold mantras.
Because a properly made Yantra invokes a pure, non-vitiated vibration, it activates the pure activities of an herb. For instance, Ashwagandha will create more Ojas than Kapha when used with a Yantra because Ojas can be seen to be the pure form of Kapha. The same goes for Prana and Tejas. The right yantra can also make herbs more Sattvic, while another yantra, say of a Goddess like Kranti, can make the herbs Rajasic. The choices of the herbalist are not "good or bad", but rather about which energies are preferable: sometimes it is Rajas or Tamas.
Yantra - Enhances Practitioner Herb Wisdom
The Yantra is an archetypal symbol that can trigger the ability to innately know what an herb is good for and if it is good for you. It has this power because by looking at it, certain energetic structures in our subtle bodies are activated that allow a direct link to an intuitive knowledge of the herb. In other words, when you look at a jar of herbs on which a yantra is placed, your eyes read the text under the label or visually inspect the herbs, but your third eye reads the yantra, and gets to the codes to open up a part of you that can hear what the medicine is saying. Of course, only a great Vaidya Yogi can fully do this, but I am sure it happens subtley for some and subliminally for others. Tradition is that the same exact yantra actually exists inside of us, in the patterns of certain inter-chakra nadi networks within the within.
If we are lucky and skillful, a Yantra can be programmed, or requested, to gather and hold our accumulated collective efforts, thereby building the Prana of the remedy, the clinic, or the vaidya. Of course, any logo can do this, but to the extent that the yantra carries and promotes a special Shakti, it enhances above any other logos of our enterprises.
Utilizing Yantra
Respect is the key to correct use of a yantra as it is the mansion of a particular goddess embodying a cosmic principle. Since the moon significantly helps to govern the Soma in the herbs, I often will place a large Sri Yantra engraved on a Silver, Copper or Gold plate on top of the herbs and place this overnight out in the light of the full moon or during some other auspicious muhurta (moment). The Yantra can also be placed on the herb jar label. Yantras are more powerful when engraved in metal, so in India I once commissioned an artist to engrave the Sri Yantra in the metal tops of my herb jars. They were beautiful and I feel the Goddesses who empower herbs appreciate beauty and are more likely to take up residence in herbal practices and apothecaries that embrace and radiate beauty. Well made and skillfully used Yantras can promote this beauty.
It is best to practice Yantras within the whole of the tradition to fully utilize its synergy; it will not thrive when torn from its Vedic roots. Good results can be generated with the judicial use of these mystic diagrams, but like any Vedic science, the use of Yantras is best learned directly from the Yantra and from an experienced expert, and not from mere written words. In fact, to be assured that I have a great expert on my side who will rectify my mistakes and lack of skill, I almost always use Yantras that I have personally immersed into the Ganga to invoke her Divine blessings. As Ayur, the continuity aspect of consciousness, is a hologram, Yantra helps us reflect That.
by Prashanti De Jager
Skin Care Advice for Your Big Event
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Get Your Skin Ready for Your Wedding, Graduation or Other Major Event
Everyone – guests and those who will be in the public eye — wants their skin to look its best on their big day. Here are some simple tips you can follow to help avoid skin problems on your special day:
- Acne or Rosacea Skin:
Plan ahead: if you have a skin condition like acne or rosacea, see a dermatologist at least 3-4 months ahead of the big day (and sooner, if possible), so that your condition can be brought under control and so that your skin can heal up in time for the occasion. Check out www.AcneGuide.ca or www.RosaceaGuide.ca for treatment information. - Wrinkles, Unwanted Hair or Sweating:
Are you thinking of having treatments like Botox® (for frown lines, or to control excessive sweating), fillers like Restylane™, Juvederm™ and Artecoll™ for wrinkles, creases and scars, or laser treatments for unwanted hair or to remove broken blood vessels from the face? You should aim to have these treatments completed about 3 weeks before the event, so that the benefits of treatment will have fully developed, and so that any side effects of treatment like redness or small bruises will have resolved. Discuss the plans and timing with your dermatologist so that these things can be taken into account when scheduling your treatments. (Read more about Botox®) - New Cosmetics:
If you want to experiment with cosmetics, you should do so well in advance, to reduce the risk that an allergic or irritant reaction will interfere with your enjoyment of the event. - Sun Tanning:
Sun protection is important in the weeks leading up to an important event, to reduce the risk that you will have sunburn or peeling on the big day. It is also important to avoid experimenting with tanning beds in the weeks leading up to a major event, in case you have an undesired reaction to the UV light. - Self-Tanning:
Self-tanning creams and spray-on tans should not be used for the first time within three weeks of a major event, in case there is an allergic reaction or an unusual or uneven color is created. If you want to use such products, start to experiment with them several months ahead so that you can learn how to obtain safe, reliable results. Remember that the pigment created by many self-tanning products can discolor fine clothing, so it might be best not to apply them within a week of a public event.
What if there is a dermatological emergency like a flare-up of acne or an allergic reaction on the face in the days before a wedding, graduation or other important day? Fortunately, many of these problems can be helped by modern medical treatments. Your doctor may be able to arrange a high priority appointment with a dermatologist if they explain that there is an important event coming up – most of us, and most of our staff have been through these things ourselves and we are very sympathetic.
Dr. Kevin Smith is a dermatologist in Niagara Falls, Ontario with a particular interest in protecting the skin and in correcting skin problems resulting from aging, rosacea and sun damage. He is an expert in the use of Botox®, fillers, lasers and intense pulsed light to maintain and enhance the appearance of the skin, and have lectured on those subjects across North America, and in Europe, Asia and Mexico. Read more at www.smithlaser.com


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If i were the boys, id forget smuggling and take an easier way. Id break into corner stores with booze outlets and steal there booze. In Newfoundland you dont fool with the goverment taxes they lose by smugglers. If you get caught breaking into a private corner store they will just charge you with break and enter, that way you dont need a boat and other expence.
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I wonder why the media does not cover the outrageous expense of liquor here that propels people to smuggle booze? A 24 case of beer in Florida is $16 --even less with sales. I guess you and others are afraid of losing the NLC ad dollars. Makes you wonder what other stories are being suppressed.


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Fallon surprised me by being better than expected. I credit a lot of that to his writers, and also much of it is that Fallon does have that lowest common denominator appeal. He isn't threatening, he doesn't take attention away from the guests, he's basically a non-obnoxious Jay Leno, which is obviously what NBC prefers since it's allergic to taking chances.
I don't mind Comicon. There's enough stuff to keep me interested. This year, we're getting Jim Beaver *and* Mark Sheppard, so I'm looking forward to some Supernatural goodness.
In comparison, I find PAX pretty boring. I don't really care about getting a sneak peek at new video games (and the lines for the good/popular ones are ridiculous) and, speaking as a grown-ass adult who can afford to buy whatever I want, I don't see any particular reason to play video games at a convention when I could do it at home in comfort.
I think the movie Swimming with Sharks is unbelievably stupid for multiple reasons, but Spacey is freaking amazing in it.
My boyfriend introduced me to Videogum's Walking Dead recap (RIP). I was a longtime lurker after that.
I guess I see it as the difference between an alcoholic who died due to liver cirrhosis and an alcoholic who died from drinking wood alcohol. The latter is absolutely preventable.
There's a working theory right now that he died due to a bad batch of heroin that's hitting the East Coast right now. I imagine that we can't know for certain until an autopsy is performed, but, if true, that part of it was certainly preventable. If drug addicts weren't forced to live at the mercy of drug dealers who intentionally poison their product, maybe this wouldn't have happened.
I know someone mentioned it as a joke on Videogum a while ago, but I still favor Billy Zane as Luthor. He looks good bald, and he's believable as a rich asshole.
My favorite Atherton blotter entry is a scared woman calling in to police to report a strange man trying to break into her home. It was FedEx delivering a package.
And I'd say Atherton is more for old money types; "old money" in this context means venture capitalists who got wealthy off of IBM, Hewlett Packard, and AMD 30-50 years ago.
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There are foundling laws in a lot of places that allow women to abandon their newborns without penalty in specific areas, like hospitals or fire stations. I remember reading an article once about a drop-off location that literally had a slot you could put a baby into, like it was mail. The problem is that girls/women who are desperate to rid themselves of their mistake-babies and, up to the point of birth, have taken zero steps to deal with the mistake-baby responsibly aren't likely to know what the laws are.
Who would throw an entire burrito in the trash?
Every time I try to say the name of that movie I say "Bride and Brejudice".
Sometimes blooper reels are kind of boring though. You need a good collection of funny people who like working together. Or a fake blooper reel made by Pixar. That said, I bet Hiddles/Hemsworth give good blooper.
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I'd add a bag of cookie chips. Have you tried them? They're amazing.
It's weird how intense he looks considering what a baby face he was.
Or they could do some stuff about Ron being excited or freaked out or whatever about becoming a father. Whatever direction they wanted to go in, they could do a lot with that.
I guess I never thought of evaluating potlucks according to game theory.
But, seriously, I think the most likely explanation for potluck mediocrity is that most people just aren't good cooks. The last potluck I attended had a salad made up of green leaf lettuce, black olives out of a can, and crosscut bell peppers. Truly one of the worst salads I've ever had, and knowing what I know about the bringer's food preferences, I truly believe it wasn't intentional mediocrity.
But, anyway, that's why I love dessert potlucks, because, even if someone brings something mediocre, it's still pretty good.
I only really need to moisturize my hands since I wash them so frequently, but I do wear sunscreen just about every day. If it makes you feel better, I may not need to moisturize, but I did suffer really awful acne into adulthood until I took Accutane. I'd take sensitive dry skin over that.
I'm assuming you've never experienced the wonderment of a dessert potluck.
If you can't be a person-shaped sloth during the worst weeks of winter, when can you be?
I'm forever flummoxed by how having twins didn't dissuade Jon and Kate from having even more children, let alone multiples.
I just saw Smaug the other day, and I'm even more perplexed why that was even necessary. Nothing about the facial animation seemed to need a human component.
The ridiculous thing to me about his explanation (to her) about why he wanted to feel her up was because he was curious what it feels like? He works in Hollywood. Are implants really that much of a mystery to him?
I hated it too when I first tried it, but I also was expecting something as delicious as the stuff from a fresh coconut. I've kind of taken a liking to it, but mostly when combined with fruit juice. It's especially good with pineapple juice if you want a healthy pina colada type thing.
I find that to be pretty standard for lemonade stands, damn price gougers. But at least the Paltrow/Martins are likely serving up real lemonade, not the powdered stuff.


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The league's summer transfer window opened last Wednesday, allowing the players who had already signed with MLS clubs take to the field for the first time and for teams to get more aggressive in their respective approaches for a mid-season roster boost.Houston's Oscar Boniek Garcia made the quickest impact of the new class of players who had already signed, bringing a right-sided counterpart to left winger Brad Davis in the Dynamo's victory over Philadelphia. The Honduran international's activity, field awareness and quality were exactly what the Dynamo were hoping for when making him the second Designated Player in team history, and his debut was an encouraging performance, especially with Houston fans still weary of DP play following the Luis Angel Landin experiment.Chicago Fire midfielder Alex and Montreal DP striker Marco Di Vaio also got their MLS feet wet, albeit in less-effective manners. Di Vaio's presence for Montreal is all the more important given Bernardo Corradi's season-ending ACL injury and rookie Andrew Wenger's current hamstring strain. Even though his first two performances for the Impact were those of a player who needs more time to be integrated into the squad, the club will need him to accelerate his learning curve to get out of its current mini-slump.Three other newcomers, Philadelphia's Bakary Soumare, Columbus' Jairo Arrieta and Vancouver's Barry Robson, will be integrated in the coming days and weeks. Soumare, a former Best XI MLS defender, gives the Union potentially one of the top center back tandems in the league once he gains 90-minute fitness and can pair with Carlos Valdes in the back. Columbus continues its search for a quality foreign forward and hopes that Arrieta, a Costa Rican international, is at least part of the answer, while Robson assumes DP status with the Whitecaps and gives Martin Rennie a quality attacking option to station behind his stable of forwards.With silly season fully underway, other big names are on the way as well. Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf, who trained with the Galaxy last week but signed with Brazilian club Botafogo over the weekend, won't be among them, but Italian media is reporting that veteran Italian defender Alessandro Nesta will join countrymen Di Vaio, Corradi and Matteo Ferrari in Montreal. The New York Red Bulls and Columbus Crew are also reportedly narrowing down their DP searches. With conference races heating up, rivalries taking center stage, goals being scored at a high rate and big-name signings on the way, it's an exciting time to be an MLS fan.3. Johnson, Hamid rediscovering top form. Goalkeepers Sean Johnson and Bill Hamid won't be going to London later this month with the United States Under-23 men's national team as they had planned earlier in the year. After both played a role in the U-23s' failure to qualify for the Olympics, both appear to returning to the form that made them Olympic hopefuls in the first place.Johnson was at the top of his game for the Fire against Sporting Kansas City Friday night, making a handful of reaction saves and displaying his quick instincts and athleticism to keep Sporting KC off the board. It was his second straight top-notch performance, coming on the heels of his heroic play with Chicago down a man for the final 61 minutes against Columbus the previous weekend. With Italian backup Paolo Tornaghi playing so well in Johnson's place during Olympic qualifying, Fire manager Frank Klopas could have buried Johnson, who struggled upon his return, on the bench, but he placed a good deal of patience and trust in Johnson in hope that he would regain his confidence, something that has certainly happened.Hamid, meanwhile, is quietly regaining his top form with D.C United. Perhaps having the national-team spotlight directed elsewhere is what Hamid needed to get back to the basics. With two clean sheets in his last three matches, Hamid appears to have regained his confidence and command of the box, which was an area where he uncharacteristically struggled during the futile qualifying campaign. D.C.'s relentless attack is getting the attention these days, and rightfully so, but behind that stands a better-than-expected defense and a rejuvenated Hamid.4. Looming suspensions front and center. MLS is getting to the point of the season where card accumulation will take its toll, and for a number of key central midfielders and forwards, the margin for error is nonexistent.As noted above, Beckham's foolish kick of the ball at Sam Cronin cost him the Galaxy's mid-week match against the Union. Seattle's engine, Osvaldo Alonso, and Portland Designated Player Diego Chara also picked up their fifth yellows over the weekend, meaning they'll each sit out a game. For Seattle, which just had Alonso serve a two-game suspension and is in the midst of a team-worst win drought, the timing could not be worse. Just ask RSL, which had Kyle Beckerman miss out on the club's loss to Columbus Saturday night when it was trying to snap out of a dip in form.With one more card, integral central midfielders such as Montreal's Felipe, New York's Dax McCarty, Philadelphia's Gabriel Gomez and Real Salt Lake's Javier Morales will join them on the suspended list (although Gomez can earn a bit of leeway and a good behavior incentive with a card-less performance in his next match).The card crisis is not limited to central midfielders, either. A number of important forwards are each a game away from spending more time on the sideline. RSL's Alvaro Saborio, San Jose's Alan Gordon, Vancouver's Eric Hassli and Darren Mattocks, and Seattle's Eddie Johnson and Fredy Montero are each on the brink, with Montero fresh off serving a red card suspension as well.With these suspensions coming at a time when multi-game weeks are becoming the norm to make up for lost time over the international break, a handful of managers are finding themselves looking deep down their benches for fill-in solutions. Sure, the MLS Disciplinary Committee has increased the number of games missed by key players this season with retroactive punishments, but players have to be accountable for their actions and will have to be increasingly wiser regarding the challenges they enter and even the goal celebrations they choose in order to avoid hampering their respective clubs.5. Team of the WeekGoalkeeper: Sean Johnson (Chicago Fire)Defenders: Robbie Russell (D.C. United), Josh Williams (Columbus Crew), Ashtone Morgan (Toronto FC)Midfielders: Chris Pontius (D.C. United), Brian Mullan (Colorado Rapids), Torsten Frings (Toronto FC), Eddie Gaven (Columbus Crew), Marvin Chavez Forwards: Danny Koevermans (Toronto FC), Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes) Promoted Stories Comments


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The threat from the Net: Marty Becker says this is veterinarians' top challenge
Work with the Web and stay relevant.
Mar 08, 2012
Let's face it: The Internet has become a go-to source for veterinary medical information. Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board member Dr. Marty Becker says while you can't stop clients from doing online research, you can embrace the Web and enhance their searches.
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Vetcetera: The complex topic of canine fear-related aggression
A guided tour of resources for addressing this popular and complicated subject, featuring advice from Dr. John Ciribassi.
Reality TV and the veterinarian: Discussing mainstream dog training advice with clients
Your clients may be getting behavior advice from cable TV. Get your opinion in the mix.
Blog: Election results pose obstacles for veterinary prescription law
Flip in U.S. Senate's majority may slow progress of Fairness to Pet Owners Act.
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A DVM in the city shares his advice to veterinary practices for working with rescues.
The war between shelters, veterinarians needs to end
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text: Glenn Caruso Again in the Running for Division III Football Coach of the Year Honors St. Thomas Newsroom November 4, 2011 There is still time to nominate Glenn Caruso for National Coach of the Year in Division III football in the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year program. Caruso won the honor in 2010 and currently is in the top five of the fan voting again in 2011. Individuals can vote once a day at coachoftheyear.com through Saturday, Dec. 3, with finalist voting to follow. A complete timeline and more information about the award is available here. At age 36, Caruso became the youngest winner of the Liberty Mutual Award, which was first presented in 2006. The program has honored 17 coaches to date from FBS, FCS, Division II and III based on their on-field leadership and achievements as well as community service and charity involvement. Glenn Caruso Caruso was introduced at a nationally televised awards breakfast and joined the other 2010 recipients during festivities at January's BCS Championship Game in Arizona. Since his 2008 hiring as St. Thomas head coach, Caruso has guided the best three-year turnaround among all 640 NCAA football programs. He was hired in January 2008 and took over a team that just finished 2-8 in 2007. In his three seasons he has led UST to won-loss records of 7-3, 11-2 and 12-1, and now a 9-0 start and No. 3 national ranking in 2011. The award also includes a $50,000 gift to Caruso's designated charities, as well as a $20,000 donation to St. Thomas' Alumni Association. Caruso designated his charity funds to the Yale-New Haven Cancer Center, as well as a local charity, Bucky's Pride, that his wife and he created to support families of children affected by cancer and blood disorders. At age 5, Caruso was diagnosed with a life-threatening blood disorder. He credits the doctors at Yale-New Haven Cancer center for helping save his life at that time. In appreciation, he previously set up a living trust with that hospital as the beneficiary. He holds an annual youth football camp in St. Paul. Caruso and his wife met at a Special Olympics volunteer event, and he volunteered in that organization for six years. Caruso also initiated a reading in the schools program this fall at an elementary school, volunteers speaking at local youth sports organizations and schools, has assisted with Toys for Tots, has served on AFCA's All-America and Committee and Division III Council, and works with National Football Foundation events. In his first three seasons at St. Thomas his players have won All-America honors six times, ESPN Academic All-America honors three times, and AFCA Good Works Team honors twice. His 2010 Tommies compiled the first 10-0 regular-season finish in the school's 106-year varsity history. They also set a record for season victories in their 12-1 finish, and won the school's first conference championship since 1990. Caruso was voted the 2010 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year – the first such honor for a UST football coach since 1993. In his 39-6 overall record at St. Thomas, his Tommies have been a model of consistency as they've led in the second half or overtime in 44 of the 45 games. The 2010 award marked the sixth time in the last 10 seasons that a St. Thomas coach received national Coach of the Year honors, but it's the first award of its kind for a Tommie football coach in 54 years, since Frank Deig was named National Small College Coach of the Year. RelatedUST's Glenn Caruso Wins Division III National Football Coach of the Year HonorsThree Days Remain to Vote for Glenn Caruso in Coach of the Year CompetitionCaruso in the Running for Coach of the Year Honors, but Votes of Loyal Tommie Fans NeededFootball Coach of the Year Awards Ceremony Goes Online


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[Eurasia] Fwd: [OS] GERMANY/GV - Former finance minister may challenge Merkel in 2013
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Politics | 15.05.2011
In surprise move, former German Finance Minister Peer Steinbru:ck said he
might seek his opposition Social Democratic Party's nomination to run
against conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel in elections in 2013.
Former German Finance Minister Peer Steinbru:ck told German radio on
Saturday that he was ready to discuss representing the opposition Social
Democrats (SPD) in the 2013 election for German chancellor.
Steinbru:ck gained a reputation as a no-nonsense finance minister during
the worst of the global economic crisis, though of late he's kept a low
profile since the SPD was relegated to the opposition in 2009.
In an interview with HR radio, the 64-year-old confirmed that before
anything happens, the debate has to be handled internally.
Timing is everything
"The time will come when I'll sit down and talk to two or three SPD party
leaders about that," he said in the radio interview. "But that time has
not yet come today."
As he is not the chairman of the SPD, it would be up to the person in that
role, Sigmar Gabriel, to decide on who would actually become the
Cicero, an influential German magazine, recently published a cover story
"Wer, wenn nicht Peer?" (Who else but Peer?) about Steinbru:ck, along with
a Forsa institute poll that showed the former finance minister was
actually more popular than Gabriel.
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Payphone211.com developer and operator of the AUTO 211 system now servicing over 150,000 ANIs with automated payphone (211 services) customer service will release its newest service, XpressID.
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XpressID will allow PSPs to easily order small or large quantities of upper or lower payphone signage for low prices and shipped within 24 hours.
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XpressID will give the PSPs the flexibility to select from many different templates and pre select rates and minutes for local, domestic, international coin calls and collect call programs. This ability will allow PSPs to apply different pricing strategies on a site-by-site or for the complete route basis and exploit a very visible area to the caller, the upper ID card.
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Custom designs are also available. The signage is printed in full color with all the location information preprinted on it. Ordering may be done via the web www.xpressid.com, from a payphone using Smart Call, or from an office phone.
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La Repubblica - Italy
La Jornada - Mexico
La Nacion - Costa Rica
Malaysia Today - Malaysia
McClatchy - United States
Nawaat - Tunisia
NDR/ARD - Germany
Owni - France
Pagina 12 - Argentina
Philip Dorling - Fairfax media contributor - Australia
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Rolling Stone - United States
Russian Reporter - Russia
Ta Nea - Greece
Taraf - Turkey
The Hindu - India
The Yes Men - Bhopal Activists
Sunday Star-Times - New Zealand
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Fw: "Obama's Wars" Brings Obama into Focus
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Subject: *Obama*s Wars* Brings Obama into Focus
"Obama*s Wars" Brings Obama into Focus
'Obama*s Wars' Brings Obama Into Focus
Thursday, September 23, 2010 02:32 PM
By: Ronald Kessler
During his presidential campaign, Barack Obama*s slogan was, *Yes we can.*
But when it comes to protecting America, his approach is defeatist and
That*s what comes across in excerpts of Bob Woodward*s new book, *Obama*s
Wars.* During an interview with Woodward in July, the president said, *We
can absorb a terrorist attack. We*ll do everything we can to prevent it,
but even a 9/11, even the biggest attack ever . . . we absorbed it, and we
are stronger.*
Imagine George W. Bush saying, *We can absorb a terrorist attack.*
Imagine FBI Director Robert Mueller telling his agents that we *absorbed
it, and we are stronger.* Imagine a football captain telling is team, *We
can lose a game or two.*
Of course it is likely we will have another successful attack at some
point. But a leader sworn to protect the United States does not signal
impotence and defeat by saying we can absorb it.
Obama*s words bring into sharp focus his mindset and why he has been
implementing policies that undermine the war on terror:
* Obama decided to close the military prison camp at Guantanamo Bay
without having any idea then where the prisoners would go.
* Obama let Attorney General Eric Holder announce that Khalid Sheikh
Mohammed would be tried in federal court in New York. The
administration made the decision without consulting the FBI or the New
York City Police Department on the obvious security implications.
* Obama let Holder open possible prosecutions of former CIA officers who
carried out interrogations that had been approved by the president,
the Justice Department, and key members of Congress.
* Obama can*t bring himself to utter the phrase *war on terror.*
Instead, his administration uses euphemisms like *man-caused
disasters* to refer to terrorism and avoids the terms *Islamists* or
*jihadists,* who are the enemies we face.
If one takes the attitude that the loss of another 3,000 lives or more is
something the country can absorb, the rest of Obama*s policies dealing
with national defense make perfect sense.
Thus, in setting a deadline to withdraw from Afghanistan next July, Obama
was not motivated by a belief that that country would no longer be a safe
haven for terrorists who would launch more attacks on us. Rather, Obama
was motivated by his concern that if he doesn*t set such a deadline, he
would *lose the whole Democratic Party,* according to Woodward*s book,
which comes out Monday.
Already, the timetable set by Obama, even if it becomes more flexible, has
been devastating.
The Taliban have been spreading the word that Afghans will be on their own
after the deadline.
Our military personnel are privately saying that means Obama is sending
them into battle with both hands tied behind their backs.
Some will question the credibility of Woodward*s reporting, as they did
when he wrote in his book *Veil* that Director of Central Intelligence
William Casey spoke to him while hospitalized.
When the book came out in 1987, CIA officials and Casey*s widow Sophia
denied that Woodward could have gotten past CIA security at the hospital
or that Casey could speak after having undergone surgery for a malignant
brain tumor.
But as related in my book *The CIA at War: Inside the Secret Campaign
Against Terror,* William Donnelly, who was in charge of CIA
administration, including supervision of CIA security officers, admitted,
"Woodward probably found a way to sneak in."
Gates, then Casey*s deputy, told me Casey could indeed speak. "When I saw
him in the hospital, his speech was even more slurred than usual, but if
you knew him well, you could make out a few words, enough to get a sense
of what he was saying,* Gates said.
Obama*s comment to Woodward that we can absorb another attack should be a
pivotal moment in the unraveling of the Obama presidency.
When Mitt Romney*s father George Romney told a radio show in 1967, *When I
came back from Vietnam, I had just had the greatest brainwashing [by
military officials] that anybody can get when you go over to Vietnam,* it
brought his presidential bid to an end.
In similar fashion, because it projects weakness and a cavalier attitude
about protecting America, Obama*s comment to Woodward should help put an
end to his aspirations for a second term.
Ronald Kessler is chief Washington correspondent of Newsmax.com. View his
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Doonside gang rape: man in custody over assault of 14-year-old girl
Rachel Olding A man has been taken into custody over the gang rape of a 14-year-old girl that has shocked the community and inflamed racial tensions in western Sydney.
Rape victim's sister pleads for calm as racial tensions in Doonside escalate
Rachel Olding The sister of a 14-year-old girl allegedly gang-raped in Doonside has desperately called for calm as racial tensions escalate in Sydney's western suburbs.
Drive-bys surge while armed robberies fall
Rachel Olding Drive-by shootings intended to settle petty disputes and protect gangland turf have surged in Sydney but overall gun crime in NSW has halved since the 1990s, according to the latest figures.