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UPDATE: I have also added an RSS feed just below the atom feed on the bottom right side of the screen.
I have been pretty clueless as to syndicated feeds but I got an email from a reader wondering if I had one. Well, I have a FeedBlitz subscribe box but that's only for email subscription so I finally added the atom link down on the bottom right side of the blog screen. I hope that this helps those looking for my feed. Let me know if it isn't working and I'll work on it some more. Thanks!!
Enough business but all I have time for today is a quote without my usual commentary after. However, I don't think this quote needs much commentary:
Imagine a child sleeping next to its parents and dreaming it is being beaten or is painfully sick. The parents cannot help the child no matter how much it suffers, for no one can enter the dreaming mind of another. If the child could awaken itself, it could be freed of this suffering automatically. In the same way, one who realizes that his own Mind is Buddha frees himself instantly from the sufferings arising from [ignorance of the law of] ceaseless change of birth-and-death. If a Buddha could prevent it, do you think he would allow even one sentient being to fall into hell? Without Self-Realization one cannot understand such things as these.
--Bassui Tokusho Zenji
PHOTO: Black and white picture of the Buddha tattoo on my left fore arm with my antique bead mala from Destination Om: Custom Malas and Prayer Tools.
~Peace to all beings~
Monday, July 30, 2007
Atom Syndicated Feed Link Added. UPDATE: RSS Feed Added As Well
UPDATE: I have also added an RSS feed just below the atom feed on the bottom right side of the screen.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
The Candle of Inspiration
The glowing flickering light cuts through the darkness as the sharp diamond of the Dharma cuts through the blackness of delusion. It stands as a beacon--burning sharp and bright to remind me of the insight that comes from the pure awareness of mindfulness. Each time I look upon it I smile and remember to breath. I bow to the Buddha within the candle. Thank-you for this teaching and reminder. I stand humbled by the awesome yet peaceful nature of Oneness.
May all beings light a candle and feel its inspiring nature to help burn away attachments.
~Peace to all beings~
PHOTO: This is my crystal stone candle holder.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Cambodia Cracks Down on Evangelicals
Phnom Penh, Cambodia -- The Cambodian government has clamped down on Christian groups and is seeking to limit religious activities by other non-Buddhist organizations, which it says disrupt society.
James: How quickly Cambodia forgot the repression the Buddhist faith suffered under the Communist Khmer Rouge--and now the dominate Buddhist country is doing it's own form of religious repression. This is just so sad. While I have my differences with Evangelical Christianity I do not support intolerance of other religions. I find it highly disappointing that a predominately Buddhist country would express such intolerance for another faith. I firmly believe that all beings should have the right to follow the religion (or no religion) of their choosing and I do not believe that limiting one's religious freedoms is in keeping with the Buddha's teachings.
In particular I think of the great teaching of inter-being. If we have truly internalized this teaching then we understand that limiting freedom of religion causes suffering to others and in turn causes us suffering for such division breeds hatred and bitterness between people. This elitist attitude completely violates the middle path that is key to the Buddhist faith. It is easy for one to fall into this kind of trap when one is focused purely on oneself. It represents a desire to control and own Buddhism and religion in general.
This kind of duality also shows a lack of understanding of impermanence. For if we honestly understand this very important principle then we realize that Buddhism may not always be the dominate religion in some countries--and that is o.k. Such change does not take away or diminish the Dharma's importance or beauty. Take for example India--the birth place of Buddhism. Buddhism began to dwindle there despite being the center of Buddhist beliefs and thought for generations--it was subject to change and as Buddhism diminished in India in moved to other areas of Asia. And now today we are seeing a revival of Buddhism in the long Hindu dominated country. It has been reborn.
I have found it more skillful, peaceful, compassionate and beneficial to rejoice in what we all have in common rather then in our perceived differences.
Buddhism is by no means immune to corruption and perversion of it's beautiful Dharma. May the Cambodian government realize the suffering this will cause and reverse their course.
PHOTO CREDIT: Angkor Wat, Cambodia
~Peace to all beings~
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Two Buddha Movies in the Pipeline
As many of you know, a major motion picture is in the works portraying the life of Siddhartha Gotama the Buddha. However, now there is a second one in the works.
The first film titled simply, Buddha is said to be in pre-production as of now, however, regular production is said to begin sometime this year. This is the movie whose script is based on Thich Nhat Hanh's book, Old Path White Clouds--which is fabulous book by the way. In addition, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has given his blessing to the project.
There is much discussion as to who should play the role of the awakened one. Names have been floated from Brad Pitt, Richard Gere to Naveen Andrews (Sayid from the hit American TV series, Lost). Personally I feel that the Great Buddha should be played by someone from the Indian subcontinent (my vote is for Naveen Andrews. UPDATE: (Andrews is of Indian descent but was born in England) which definitely leaves out Pitt and Gere. Andrews is pictured below--He has such kind eyes:
As for the Buddha's wife or mother I'd like to see Indian actress Aishwarya Rai cast in one of those roles:
Thankfully the director is taking the casting of the Tathagata (a name the Buddha used when talking of himself that ambiguously means, "one who has gone beyond) very seriously and is apparently working with Google to find the right person according to a 2006 article from The Buddhist Channel. I don't know how I missed this article until now--I check The Buddhist Channel news all the time:
He said a lot of people across the globe had shown interest in playing the role of the Buddha, but not one matched the image of the Buddha.
"A leading actor of the Japanese film industry has approached us for the role. But it was not an ideal match. We want to do the film in a way that it becomes a reference point for Buddhists and for mankind," he said.
He made it clear that the hunt would be based on images of the Buddha generated by software engineers in Silicon Valley.
"The software engineers have come up with wonderful images based on history and other information available from various Buddhist societies. We need a face that fits those images. The character of the man who will play the Buddha is also important," he added.
James: I am pleased that he mentions the character of the actor to be just as important as the face. I think it shows on screen if an actor or actress's character fits the role.
Contemporary texts described the Buddha as one who radiated the eternal peace and "nirvana" that he had attained in his life, and one with perfect eyes, elongated ear-lobes and exquisite limbs.
James: I sure hope that this films makes it to the theatres and isn't shelved. It seems that it will fly since it has the backing of both the Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh and is well financed including (reportedly) by Richard Gere. The other movie that is slated to come out on the life of the Buddha is titled, The Great Quest. Here is one of the tag lines from the website:
Today, in these disquieting times, people the world over are in a quest for peace and tranquility. Millions are turning to the Buddha's spiritual teachings and guidance.
CLICK HERE to access the website for The Great Quest to read more.
If and when these two films hit the big screen I hope that you all will support it and go see it at least once. I know I'll probably see it several times in the theatre and most definitely buy the DVD.
~Peace to all beings~
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Mantras and Meditation
Buddhists recite mantras for various reasons--though some eschew mantras altogether.
For myself, I mostly recite mantras and gathas before and during meditating. They are great tools that aid me in relaxing my body and preparing my mind and lungs to allow for the deep breathing that is so important in most forms of meditation. They unite the body, speech and mind to aid in maintaining mindfulness. As we know, It is quite difficult to maintain mindfulness during meditation if our body, speech and mind are off doing their own things.
If I find myself wandering around in my mind during meditation I usually recite the gatha:
(Breathing in) I am present, (breathing out) I am mindful. This statement of intention brings my mind back to the current moment. It is a slight "nudge" that helps remind myself why I'm sitting here with my eyes closed and my legs crossed.
The Avalokiteshvara mantra (Om Mani Padme Hung in Tibetan) of compassion related to the Bodhisattva of Compassion Avalokiteshvara, for example, is a fantastic mantra that I use. It is like a key that aids my mind in opening the locks of duality, fear, anger and other unskillful emotions that tend to block my realization of compassion and its expression. It allows me to refocus my attention and concentration upon the importance of all beings and how their peace is my peace. It empowers me by realizing that Avalokiteshvara is within me and thus I have his/her potential.
It is like a "travel size" meditation that can be easily repeated in my mind during any situation where compassion might be difficult to realize. It isn't the words that matter so much for me but the intention and energy it summons. It is the intention and energy of remembering.
I see mantras as little "tricks" that can be used to access the peace, understanding and mindfulness that one experiences during meditation--at any place and at time. They act as symbols that help us reconnect with the timeless, formlessness of Sunyata (emptiness).
I wear prayer beads (mala) to count out the mantras as something to concentrate upon when I'm out somewhere. For example when we are on vacation and are waiting our turn in line to see a particular attraction I'll count the beads. Or when we go camping or backpacking and I do not have access to my cushion and altar. Just simply wearing the beads reminds me of the great teachings of the Buddha and his energy itself.
~Peace to all beings~
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Thich Nhat Hanh to Give Public Talk in Denver and Retreat in Estes Park, CO
The Venerable Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh will be returning here to Colorado USA to lead a retreat and give a public talk in Denver. For those who are in the area--you really should take advantage of this occasion to see one of the most enlightened people alive today. Here is the information:
SUBJECT: "Our Environment: Touching the Gift of Life."
WHEN: Wednesday August 29th, 2007
WHERE: The Temple Buell Theatre at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts complex in downtown Denver.
TICKETS: Adults ($35), Students w/ID and Seniors ($25), Kids 11-13 ($10). Click here to get tickets through TicketWest.
CLICK HERE If you'd like information on the retreat led by Hanh.
PHOTO CREDIT: Thay at the Bordeaux airport upon arrival from his trip to Vietnam.
~Peace to all beings~
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Hindu Chaplain Shouted Down in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three protesters disrupted a prayer by a Hindu chaplain on Thursday at the opening of a U.S. Senate hearing, calling it an abomination and shouting slogans about Jesus Christ. It was the first time the daily prayer that opens Senate proceedings was said by a Hindu chaplain. They shouted "No Lord but Jesus Christ" and "There's only one true God," and used the term "abomination."
James: One man was heard saying, "Lord Jesus forgive us for allowing the prayer of the wicked."
Barry Lynn, executive director of religious watchdog group Americans United for Separation of Church and State, said the protest showed the intolerance of the "religious right."
"I don't think the Senate should open with prayers, but if it's going to happen, the invocations ought to reflect the diversity of the American people," Lynn said in a statement.James: I agree with Mr. Lynn. This is just sad. It is my prayer that someday those people who interrupted this man's prayer will awaken to the Oneness of all beings--and religions. It is my belief that the core of most religions reflect the same Universal Truths such as love, peace and compassion for the poor and homeless.
However, we should also have love and compassion for the rich and intolerant as well. They deserve our love too, as hard as that might be for us--and it is hard for me quite often. So tonight I am trying my best to let my ego subside and douse the flames of the intolerance from these protesters with love and compassion. Easier said then done but it is possible because that is the reality--we are all one.
P.S.~I just love Ganesh. He is my favorite Hindu deity. I collect all sorts of images of him. I have a really nice Ganesh statue as well.
~Peace to all beings~
Monday, July 09, 2007
CSI and Other Violent TV and Film
Over the last 5 years or so I have seen a disturbing rise in interest of violent movies and television shows. Take for example the CSI franchise--yes, I say franchise because this show about fictional cases regarding Crime Scene Investigative units have three different versions of the show.
They consist of the regular CSI, CSI: Miami and CSI: New York. These shows are violent and often gory. The fact that there are three versions of this show tells me that there are a lot of people interested in watching this stuff. Then, on the same channel there is a show called Criminal Minds and Cold Case which is another show that looks into the criminal mind and their twisted actions. One another channel you can find the Law and Order franchise which includes Law and Order: Special Victims Unit which emphasizes cases regarding sexual crimes that are particularly heinous. Just the thought of such television makes my stomach churn. This is all just on TV. The movies are an even worse problem.
Whenever we go to the video store to rent a DVD we walk past video after video about some violent, serial killer style film. It seems that they are starting to crowd out the other movies on the shelf!! It is pretty rare now to find a good, funny comedy.
Have there always been so many violent, twisted and gory movies on TV and film or is our society becoming more and more violent, angry and disturbed? Why are we so obsessed with violence as a people??
I use to be able to watch such movies and shows but since I found the Dharma I no longer have a taste for such heavy energy. I'm certainly not the best moral example around though. Perhaps I'm making too much of all of this and being a bit of a hypocrite as I do still watch movies where sexuality is involved. Never the less, I find violence to be the one of the most critical issues (if not THE most critical issue) that we as humanity must face.
I hope everyone is in a safe place right now and if not--hold my hand and we will get through this sometimes difficult state of existence together in Oneness of mind, body and spirit.
~Peace to all beings~
Friday, July 06, 2007
Happy Birthday H.H. Dalai Lama!!!
Happy continuation (birthday) day Dalai Lama!!! He was born July 6th 1935 which makes him 72 years old. Despite his age he seems to be going strong as he travels the world as much (if not more) then a rock star. His lips form a relaxed but sincere smile that reflects his strong aura of serenity and innocence.
This is one of my favorite photos of the venerable monk. There is so much compassion, kindness and wisdom in that face. His eyes appear to be doorways to enlightenment and sparkle with happiness and peace.
I do not follow in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, however, I have great respect for it and their spiritual leader--the Dalai Lama. His Holiness has had a major impact in bringing Buddhism to the west, building it up in the west and maintaining it around the world.
He is indeed one of the most enlightened beings in this space and time where we find ourselves yet he often refers to himself as, "a simple monk." He is a precious jewel not only to Buddhists but to the entire world as he strives for peace in the world.
May we all learn from his great experience and wisdom.
Also: For what it is worth, tomorrow is 7-7-07 which according to numerologists is a lucky day and a good day to meditate.
~Peace to all beings~
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Happy Interdependence Day America
I recently received a kind email from a Linda Anderson Krech who works with the fascinating ToDo Institue. The institute addresses the mental health issue from a Buddhist, alternative view which is something I'm very interested in as I live with a brain disorder myself. That being said Linda sent me a link to a wonderful article on the American Independence day and INTERdependence. It is a fairly long article so I will just copy and paste a section of it here to wet your curiosity to read it it in full--it really is an excellent piece:
But freedom is different from independence. Independence implies that we are not dependent on others -- that we are autonomous, able to act on our own. But that couldn't be further from the truth. We are completely dependent on others and we can do nothing on our own. The recognition of this truth could be more accurately represented in the celebration of INTERdependence Day.
Think about how dependent we are on each other. In order to drive to the store I am dependent on
My car
The mechanics who keep my car running
My eyeglasses
Gasoline and oil
The people who build and keep the roads repaired
Electricity (provided by a battery for ignition)
The people who operate the store and keep the shelves stocked with food
The people who truck and deliver the items to the store
The bank who issued my credit/debit card or the US Govt Printing Center that printed the currency I would use
My employer who pays me so I have money for buying what I need.
Click here to read the entire article.
Thank-you again Linda for sharing this article with us.
~Peace to all beings~
Monday, July 02, 2007
Are the Six Realms of Buddhism Real?
I personally do not believe that the six realms are actual "places" that exist outside of ourselves. That being said, I do not know for sure that they do not exist outside ourselves but I'd rather focus on the here and now then what "might" happen. I see these "realms" as states of consciousness being in our present awareness created by the power of our deluded minds. After all we are not just reborn upon our physical death--we are reborn a new each moment of our lives in the here and now. It seems to me that the concept of these realms being "out there" somewhere is a bit unskillful. That is because this idea appears to fortify the unskillful view that there are "places" that are separate from our existence in the here and now. There is no "out there." It seems to simply create worry and trepidation of ending up in a "Hell" which spurs people to follow the Dharma for the wrong reasons--out of fear and desire.
That being said I'd like to move on to the actual "realms" and show how they are working right here and right now.
First I wish to address the "God realm." This is the state of a false sense of "getting it." It is a false reality because there is nothing "to get." We experience this "realm" when everything is going our way. We have everything we could ever want or need--we lack for nothing. We avoid anything that doesn't being us happiness and affirm our feeling of permanent greatness that is manufactured by our ego-mind. This breeds arrogance and pride. We cease to follow and practice the Dharma because we feel that we have "arrived" and thus no longer need to meditate, etc. However, eventually that "happiness" fades and we are left with nothing to show for our "wealth" because we are preoccupied with nothing but our personal satisfaction. We have done nothing to help others with our great blessings and that leaves us feeling empty, hallow and lonely inside. When this realization occurs we struggle to maintain our God-like state by grasping. Thus, inevitably the more we do this the more we suffer which of course leads to falling into the "lower states of being" and the cycle of samsara continues.
Next, there is the "Demi-God realm." This is the state of jealousy and paranoia. We experience this unfulfilling state of consciousness whenever we covet "things." We are jealous of our Dharma teachers. How many times have we said to ourselves that, "I'll be happy when I have this or that??" "I'll be happy in 5, 10 or 20 years" or "I'd surely be happier if I was that person." In this state of mind we compete to outdo others and be "number one." Therefore, before we know it our precious human birth comes to and end and we have wasted our opportunities to practice the Dharma. This leaves us physically and spiritually exhausted for we forget the Dharma's wonderful teachings of being happy with the present moment no matter our material state or position in the world.
Now we arrive at the "Human realm." This is the present moment. This is whenever we are aware of the Oneness of all things. When we are in this state of being we have the best chance to be aware of the Dharma and how skillful and important it is to our liberation. This is why being in this current moment is so important. It is in this state where we have the best chance of liberating ourselves for we have the most potential to study and practice with enough concentration to not only slow our karma but more importantly free ourselves from the cycle of samsara. In the other states of mind we are too preoccupied with less skillful actions to be bothered with practicing the Dharma.
This brings us to the "Animal realm." This is the state of pure ignorance. Wallowing in ignorance we stumble haphazardly through this precious moment of our humanity. We cease to be aware of our mind and give in to the cycle of suffering. We begin to believe that there is no point to anything. We end up following the crowd which can easily and does lead us off the proverbial cliff and into nothing but constant suffering. This is also a state of pure fear. We fear everything and everyone as potential enemies or live in scorn toward others as stupid and worthless--much like the predator/prey cycle of the animal kingdom.
The fifith realm is that of the "hungry ghost realm." We find ourselves in this state by constant craving--nothing satiates our out of control desire. This state of mind occurs whenever we long for the past and try to relive it or change things that can not be changed. Nothing brings us peace. It is also here where we find ourselves gorging on the sensual pleasures. Pleasure in and of itself isn't necessarily "bad." However, the attachment and pursuit of pleasure to the exclusion of everything else--especially the Dharma is what causes so much suffering. The more we indulge the more we suffer and therefore we indulge even more thinking that we can fill the hole of our dissatisfaction in our life through empty spiritual calories. :)
Finally we arrive at the "Hell realm." It is said that anger and hatred typify this state of consciousness and my experience has bore that out. When I am blinded by anger and hatred I live in state of pure suffering. Anger partially arises out of wanting to control things and people and when we can't do this we begin to hate them. These are also the moments when we hate ourselves thus if we hate ourselves how can we have any time for others let alone the Dharma?!! An additional emotion of this state of consciousness is excessive guilt. We attack ourselves for not being perfect--which of course is impossible because perfection is a delusion. If we were "perfect" then we would not be in this present human state. We'd have already reached liberation. It is also in this state where we find ourselves hating our lot in life. We somehow think that we shouldn't have to suffer and then in turn hate suffering itself--which of course creates even more suffering!!! It's total madness. Not only are we not following the middle path--we're not even on the path at all!!! Instead, we are out wandering around in the wilderness of spiritual insanity and risk being lost in moment after precious moment.
Well, that is my humble attempt at interpreting the six realms of existence. One interesting observation I have made upon meditating over these concepts is that I often experience all six of these states through one 24 hour period--sometimes I cycle through them more then once in that same time frame!!!
May this post help us all better understand what dangers to be aware of as we walk along the path of the middle way.
~Peace to all beings~


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Hanging plastic bags filled with water will repel flies.
[Collected via e-mail, June 2009]
We went with some out of town friends to Sweety Pies on Sunday for breakfast, and we sat in the enclosed patio section beside the house. We happened to notice a couple of zip lock baggies pinned to a post and a wall. The bags were half filled with water, each contained
4 pennies,
and they were zipped shut. Naturally we were curious!
Ms Sweety
told us that these baggies kept the flies away! So naturally we were even more curious! We actually watched some flies come in the open window, stand around on the window sill, and then fly out again. And there were no flies in the eating area!
In the same vein as the oft-asserted claim that leaving
of water on one's lawn will keep dogs from using that space as their personal lavatory is the belief that
plastic bags filled with water and hung where flies can see them will keep those airborne pests at bay. Numerous folks swear by the practice, with restaurant operators from the Florida Keys to Texas numbering among that group.
While the Internet-circulated how-to on repelling flies mandates the inclusion of four pennies in the bag, others who endorse the practice advocate placing only a single penny in each water-filled pouch, and others recommend using instead flakes of tin foil. However, the most common array of this sort
is the unadorned bag of water, with such filled pouches to be either taped to one's doors or suspended in areas where flies are a particular problem. As to whether this method works, some swear by it, while others who have tried it assert that such preventives don't deter the flies one whit.
Theories abound as to why such a practice might work. Some practitioners claim that flies perceive such bags as the surface of a large body of water and therefore avoid them. (This is a somewhat puzzling explanation, as flies are no strangers to ponds, puddles, lakes, and the like). Others maintain that the flies are scared off at seeing their own magnified reflections in the water bags. (Again, though, flies don't seem to shy away from other types of surfaces that reflect and/or magnify their images.) The most common theory is that flies bases their sense of direction by where sunlight is coming from, and their complex eyes are overwhelmed and confused by the multi-directional refracted light produced by the bags, causing them to fly off rather than hang around.
Science has yet to provide a definitive answer either way. In 2007, Mike Stringham, a North Carolina State University (NCSU) researcher, reported on his findings after spending
13 weeks
studying the effects of water bags on flies at an egg-packing plant. After meticulously counting droppings left by flies on white "spot cards," he concluded that the bags, rather than repelling the flying annoyances, actually attracted more of them. Said Stringham, "In the control room versus bags, the bags were consistently higher every time." However, Stringham's study was conducted indoors under fluorescent and incandescent lighting, a factor which may limit its applicability: it's possible the effects of direct sunlight on the bags might produce a different result (as sunlight in outdoor environments varies and dances in ways that unwavering manmade sources of light do not).
A December 2010 episode of
found no significant difference in their between the number of flies attracted to a chamber holding both rotten meat and a plastic bag of water (without coins) and one which held only rotten meat. As with the NCSU experiment, however, the results might have been an artifact of the particular setup used rather than proof of a general truism.
San Francisco Examiner
columnist Richard Fagerlund (aka "Bugman") has tackled this question (in a decidedly unscientific way) several times over the course of years:
Q: At a Mississippi drive-in, I questioned the waitress about the bag of water over the door, thinking it might be a prank. I am 51 and had never come across this so I thought she was kidding when she told me it repelled flies.
She was familiar with its use last summer and was convinced that it is a valid theory. I was motivated to look it up on the Internet. What can you tell me about it?
A: This is a result of a column I wrote a number of years ago and is worth repeating.
Fill a sandwich-size Ziploc bag about half full of water. Tape the top of the bag to the outside of your door. Replenish the water as needed.
It is not clear why these water bags repel flies, but they do. I have gotten a ton of mail from all over the world when this column originally ran and the mail ran 9 to 1 saying this method worked.
You may also get some questions from visitors as to why you have a Ziploc bag of water on your front door.
Some possible answers are: It attracts flies. It scares flies. If it freezes, we know it's cold outside. If it boils, we know it is hot outside. I don't know, ask the Bug Man, it was his idea.
When you drive around town, look for Ziploc bags on doors and you will know who reads this column.
A possible explanation for the "bags of water repel flies" phenomenon is simple confirmation bias. When people put up bags of water and notice a decrease in the amount of flies hanging around (for reasons which are coincidental and have nothing to with any actual repellant qualities of the bags), they gleefully report far and wide that the method absolutely works. But when people try it and obtain no noticeable positive results, they tend to simply forget about it and move on without publicizing the outcome of their efforts.
Barbara "light housekeeping" Mikkelson
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Fagerlund, Richard. "Baggies Bid Flies Farewell."
Albuquerque Journal.
13 July 2002 (p. B1).
Fagerlund, Richard. "Odd Method Persuades Flies to Fly Away."
San Francisco Examiner.
12 July 2003.
Perez, Robert. "Does Theory for Avoiding Flies at Outside Meals Hold Water?"
Orlando Sentinel.
25 August 2006.
Perez, Robert. "Despite Restaurants' Idea, Water Bags Don't Deter Flies."
13 October 2006 (p. D4).

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ROOSTING bats could scupper plans by former Argyle boss Dan McCauley to turn Drake's Island into an upmarket hotel.
The £10million resort project for the island in the Sound will be considered by Plymouth City Council planning committee this week.
But planning officials are advising councillors to reject it. They say the developers Dan McCauley and his son Aidan have failed to show that bats living on the island will be protected.
They are also unhappy about the impact on the historic island, which has a number of Grade II listed buildings and a Scheduled Monument.
And planners say the developers have not shown that the Plymouth Sound and Estuaries Special Area of Conservation will be protected.
They are also concerned about the potential for noise from a proposed helicopter landing pad.
Sean Swales, group finance director for Mr McCauley's company Rotolok (Holdings) Ltd, told The Herald earlier this year that work on the island could start next Spring if planning permission is granted.
The Herald was unable to contact anyone from the company.
Plans for the island include a 44-bedroom boutique hotel, a bar, restaurant, and a swimming pool and spa.
The new complex will also be served by a new jetty and ferry service, and the public will be offered limited access.
Mr McCauley has talked of redeveloping the island ever since buying it in 1995.
Under the plans put together by city architects Lacey Hickie Caley, the Grade II listed Barrack Block would be converted into 25 hotel bedrooms and suites, with another 19 suites in the Casemated Battery at the east end of the island.
Two "Feature Rooms" would be restored to reflect their original historic form and made accessible to the public.
Island House would be converted into a bar and restaurant, with a spa, gym and swimming pool in the Ablution Block.
The three buildings would be linked with a glazed contemporary structure.
Space is also allocated for a conference suite, services rooms, staff support and ancillary facilities.
The existing ammunition store would be demolished and the landing jetty on the north side of the island would be repaired and refurbished.
A modern "arrival building" with a scenic lift would take guests from the jetty to the main hotel at the top of the cliff.
The council is responsible for the listed buildings.
English Heritage is responsible for the Scheduled Monument areas, which include the main entrance, coastal walls and the western gun battery, the remains of a 16th century artillery tower and casemated artillery batteries.
English Heritage has said it is prepared to consider compromises over the temporary removal of six of the casemate blast shields on the island.
Twelve individual representations have been received.
One supports the proposal because it will provide new jobs.
Eight object on grounds that include the impact on protected wildlife, especially little egrets and bats; the effect on seagrass beds; and the allegation that public access will be limited and not affordable.
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This article demonstrates how to use Microsoft Office Word to create a mail-merged document by using Automation from Microsoft Visual Basic .NET.
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How many of those amongst us remember the Razer Boomslang mouse? The Boomslang was the first real gaming mouse for FPS games, but it wasn't to everyones taste. It used a ball and was higly sensitive compared to other mice back then.
Well Razer are resurrecting the Boomslang as a 2007 Collectors Edition, and it will be limited to a run of 10,000 units.
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I said that in a previous post, that he was credited on the album cover...ie he helped pen songs. I'm not disrespecting the man, as I don't know him personally enough to do so effectively. In my opinion, and my opinion only (which is my right on a public forum) the man shoots his mouth off. Agreed he is a talented guitarist and song writer, and although I haven't heard the new album, I'm sure it's killer. Aargh I give up.....
As soon as it's available in Australia I'll give the album a listen :)
Just look at the "Released" part on the right, Australia is one of the first places to have it.
Holy hell, well there's something you don't see everyday. Australia right up there on release dates for International artists w00tage! I'll head into town tomorrow and check it out...Am on hols atm. Thank you for the heads up Mr. Popo :)
The best songs are:
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- A Tout Le Monde
The others are awesome, but these are the best! :cool:
The reason I'm asking is I just bought the coolest Black Sabbath hat (The one from the 82 tour). :D
Piccars? ;)
I wouldn't risk such a sweet hat!
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I bought it off eBay, there's shipping between buying and actually wearing it. :p
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Hope you have a good time m8, Megadeth are pretty good.
Some of the other tracks are quite good, but I think that one stands out.
I might have to buy the album to listen to the rest :) really sounds quite good.
They`re part of the peak building up to`76 and rightfully so.
Personally thought Ozzy`s rerecording of the old stuff was pretty poor, but it is like listening to u`r favorite stuff being done by some1 else. The guitar licks more or less do it, but the drumming etc ... eesh. Kind of look at it as Sabbath sounding bad without Ozzy, then Ozzy sounding bad without old Sabbath.
Megadeth I`ve never been into, although similarly to ACDC, there`s stuff in there I can listen to without groaning.
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Aaron Thomas scored 22, and Clearwater's Okaro White added 17 to lead Florida State over Florida Gulf Coast.
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Thomas carried the Seminoles in the second half, scoring 14 consecutive points during one stretch.
Bernard Thompson led the Eagles with 16 points and Jamail Jones chipped in 11.
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THE STUART WELCOME ARCH The Stuart Welcome Arch was built by the Stuart Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the creation of Martin County, with Stuart as the county seat. The Archway Campaign Committee worked day and night in October 1925 raising funds for the gateway that would welcome the many motorists entering the City of Stuart as they wintered in Florida. The Arch was completed in 1926 where Stuart's "greater" city boundary on A1A met Jensen's newly incorporated southern city limit. Many of Martin County's founding fathers were members of the Stuart Chamber of Commerce, and they decided that "Jensen" would appear on the south side of the Arch's crossbeam. "Atlantic Gateway to the Gulf of Mexico" was placed on the crossbeam, because it was anticipated that Stuart would become a prosperous shipping port upon completion of the intra-state canal. Over time, celebration of the canal turned to alarm as residents witnessed the degradation that canal discharges were causing to the St. Lucie River and the estuary. Meanwhile, hurricanes, natural deterioration and vehicular accidents prompted numerous repairs that altered the appearance of the Arch. Dedicated citizens, who recognized its historical importance, mounted a successful effort to have the Arch recognized and restored. In July 2006, Martin County undertook a $228,000 effort to restore the arch to its original 1926 form. That November, a ribbon cutting took place to celebrate the restoration. The Stuart Welcome Arch has a Florida Historical Marker. The Arch was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004, and the Martin County Register of Historic Landmarks in 2006. It also received a Florida Trust for Historic Preservation Award of Excellence. While the grand dreams for the canal have been dashed over time, the dream of those who lovingly worked to preserve this important part of our history lives on in the Stuart Welcome Arch. Learn More: Nathaniel Osborn will give a lecture on Oct. 16th at 7p


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The Y-3 A/W 2013-14 campaign, with photography by Robbie Fimmano & creative direction by Lloyd & Co, speaks to the bold energy at the brand's core. http://www.facebook.com/adidasY3
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Gazette readers have contributed $12,699 toward the 36th annual Sharing at Christmas program as the campaign heads toward its final week. The program, sponsored by the Gazette, provides about 250 families with food assistance and toys for their children during the holidays. Most of the food and toys will be distributed Friday. Each selected family […]
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ortheast Mississippi Community College men's basketball team knew it was in for a physical contest with Northwest-Shoals (Ala.) Community College on Tuesday, December 14. Both squads battled to the end with Northwest-Shoals escaping Booneville with a 101-100 decision over the Tigers. Northeast and Northwest-Shoals had already met in the season opener for the […]
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The first half of basketball season may be winding down, but for the Lady Bulldogs, their toughest test to date will take place this weekend. Head coach John Stroud and his 18th nationally ranked Lady Bulldogs will hit the road for the Jerry and Sandy Wagner Tournament of Champions in Fort Smith, Ark., taking on […]
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Area cheer and dance squads will travel to Jackson this weekend, vying for state titles in various categories. New Albany will compete in the largest division of the county schools, 4A Large Varsity along with Center Hill and Lewisburg in the north. East Union and Ingomar will compete in smaller varsity divisions. Ingomar is the […]
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We should have seen it as an omen. When we got out of the car at the outdoor mall in Collierville, Tenn., it started pouring rain. Modern "lifestyle malls" are being built outdoors, I'm told, because people prefer them to indoor malls. Or at least that is what mall developers (who don't want to have […]
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Wilson Barahona and Logan Laskey scored goals Friday as Okeechobee High School's boys sosccer team defeated St. Lucie West Centennial 2-0 at Okeechobee.
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Nshimiyimana wants a new Amavubi deal
Amavubi Stars head coach Eric Nshimiyimana is hopeful his contract with the national team will be extended when it expires this month.
Nshimiyimana's one-year contract expires in two week's time but he is yet to receive any information about whether he would be offered a new deal, along with his assistant Jean Baptiste Kayiranga and the other members on the technical team.
He said on Wednesday, "Having my contract renewed or not is not in my hands but I would love to continue working as the head coach and help in the development of the team,"
When asked about Nshimiyimana's fate, Rwanda Football Federation president Vincent 'De Gaulle' Nzamwita said that they are not in a rush to discuss the issue as they have other more urgent matters to deal with first.
"The coach's contract is not so urgent right now," Nzamwita said, adding that, "We first need to sort out the federation's legal status, which should be completed by next week."
Nzamwita revealed that Nshimiyimana and Kayiranga will not be the only ones to be assessed when time comes, but rather the entire national team.
"We shall do a review of the whole team, including assessing the coach's work in the past 12 months and then make decisions accordingly," he said.
The Ministry of Sports and Culture is responsible for paying the salaries of coaches. Under Nshimiyimana, who replaced Milutin Micho Sredjovic in March last year, Rwanda has managed just two wins, three draws and lost seven matches respectively.
"We shall sit down with my bosses in May to look at what we have achieved and what we have not, and it's after the assessment that they will make the decision," he said.
Nshimiyimana said that compared to previous coaches, who were each given at least two years, he was offered one year but "I think we have done relatively well despite the challenges," he noted.
Amavubi under Nshimiyimana
World Cup 2014 Qualifiers
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Rwanda 0 – 1 Algeria
Mali 1-1 Rwanda
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After months of altercations, the Cesar Chavez School Network board decided Friday night to demote its chief executive and accepted the resignation of its chief financial officer.
At a raucous public meeting, the board decided that CEO Lawrence Hernandez would no longer have administrative power over all the network's schools, said Alex Medler, board chairman of the state-run Charter School Institute.
Instead, Hernandez will interact only with the Pueblo campuses, and his specific role concerning those schools has yet to be defined.
"Right now we have to see what this means for the (Cesar Chavez) Network in terms of its services," Medler said.
At the end of the five-hour meeting, the board accepted the resignation of chief financial officer Jason Guerrero, Medler said.
There was also discussion of redesigning the role of chief operating officer Annette Hernandez, Lawrence Hernandez's wife.
Medler said that he is not sure how he feels about the board's decision, since Lawrence Hernandez's new role has not been solidified.
The meeting convened about 3 p.m., just hours after Pueblo Chief District Judge Dennis Maes issued temporary restraining orders against Hernandez and his wife. Both are barred from having contact with the board president or the principal of Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School, according to The Pueblo Chieftain.
Maes' decision came after he heard testimony from board president Dennis Feuerstein and Dolores Huerta principal Richard Mestas, who both alleged that the Hernandezes and members of their family had threatened and intimidated them over the past few days.
Board attorney Dolores Atencio told The Chieftain newspaper that a special exception was made to permit Lawrence Hernandez to attend the Friday meeting.
Neither Atencio nor Hernandez could be reached for comment.
The Colorado Charter School Institute decided Wednesday to look into the possibility of permanently closing Cesar Chavez Academy North in Colorado Springs and the online GOAL Academy in Denver. Together, the programs educate about 900 students. Both schools, along with others, are part of the Chavez network.
Trouble regarding the network has been brewing for months. In May, at the same time the network was trying to shutter one of its schools due to financial problems, it was first disclosed that Hernandez was earning $261,732 a year, making him the highest paid public-school superintendent in the state. His wife made $134,826, and Guerrero, the CFO, earned $247,797.
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Arthroscopic knee surgery for Oregon's Jeremy Jacob; UPDATED
Oregon coach Dana Altman said Thursday that junior forward Jeremy Jacob underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Wednesday and will be sideline roughly three to six weeks, with that definitely being a ballpark figure.
Altman said the knee had been swelling and and "a little cartilage that needed to be shaped up."
"It wasn't a major scope or anything like that, so I think the recovery time will be fairly quick, but he will be out for a while," Altman said.
Altman said he feels bad for Jacob, who has worked hard. In the short term, the injury to the 6-8 forward, projected as Oregon's tallest starter, opens playing time for other Ducks, including 6-8 transfer Tyrone Nared.
So the projected starting five, if the Ducks had to play tomorrow (and actually, they don't play for oh, a week, as they open Nov. 5 against NCU): "I don't think we're anywhere close to determining that," Altman said.
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POLL: Proposed routes for north-south corridor in rural Collier meet criticism
NAPLES - Plans for a new north-south corridor that would also provide an emergency evacuation route for rural Collier County residents drew some criticism last week at the Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Church in East Naples.
Collier County transportation officials presented three alternative routes for the corridor in addition to an option of building no new road at all. When completed, the road would connect the northern reaches of Collier County to U.S. 41 south in East Naples.
According to Robert Rutledge, project manager for the Wilson Boulevard Extension/Benfield Road Corridor Study, the county began studying alternatives in 2007 to improve north-south travel in an area bounded by U.S. 41 to the south, Collier Boulevard to the west, Miller Boulevard to the east and Golden Gate Boulevard to the north.
Rutledge said the new road would create additional connections to Collier Boulevard, U.S. 41 and Interstate 75. The road would also ease traffic congestion created by population increase, meet hurricane evacuation needs and enhance overall safety in the area.
Since 2007, various routes have been considered and screened. The alternatives were evaluated according to criteria including the number of potential businesses and residential relocations, historical sites, wetlands, wildlife habitat, right of way acquisition and cost of construction.
The county has also held public meetings with residents who will be impacted by any of the possible alignments as well as local, state and federal agencies that are responsible for wetlands, wildlife and the overall quality of life in the study area.
This month, the final three routes were presented in the final draft of the study and will go through a screening to determine which is best. Rutledge said if there is no clear "winner," the no-build option remains.
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n Miller Road running from a new I-75 Interchange at Everglades Boulevard to the north and then connecting with U.S. 41 to the south. Under this alternative, Green Boulevard would also be extended east to Everglades Boulevard.
n Wilson-Benfield A: Wilson Boulevard would be extended south to Landfill/Blackburn Road, then turn west along Landfill Road to a point west of Benfield, where it would then extend south and cross over I-75 linking to Collier Boulevard. After passing over I-75, it will then extend south, intersect with several existing roads including Lord's Way, Rattlesnake Hammock Road Extension and Sabal Palm Road. The new road would continue south to U.S. 41 East. This proposal also includes a northern extension just west of Benfield where it would connect with City Gate Boulevard North.
n Wilson-Benfield B: This alternative is the same as A with the exception that Wilson Boulevard would be extended along Blackburn/Landfill Rd. to a point east of Benfield Road and heads south, crossing over I-75 and making the same intersections as alternative A, ultimately connecting with U.S. 41 East. This alternative would also connect with City Gate Boulevard North.
Response from meeting attendees was mixed.
Estate's resident Geoff Wane did not favor the Wilson-Benfield alternatives.
"The area is already too busy," he said of the plan. "They need to change the proposal or totally redo the Davis Boulevard/CR 951 intersection. This intersection is failing. The Miller Boulevard proposal is too far east. The Wilson Boulevard alternative is the best."
Former Golden Gate Estates Area Civic Association president Tim Nance said the Miller Boulevard alternative was too far east, crossing through environmentally protected state land and would only benefit future developers.
"I can't believe that anyone working in government or on staff in Collier County would realistically expect this to be acceptable to the state of Florida, much less the environmental advocacy groups," he said. "... Future development on U.S. 41 east would be the only beneficiary of this proposal. Clearly, development interests control Collier County."
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Lighthouse Project – Where We Live: North Collier is close to shopping, beaches
The Gardella family always wanted to live near the beach. And they found just that, at the northern most point of Collier County in Bonita Shores off Vanderbilt Drive.
"This area was more affordable and a little more quieter and not so touristy," said Tom Gardella, 53.
Residents of Bonita Shores and the Barefoot Beach development have a Bonita Springs ZIP code. But they live in North Naples, pay Collier County taxes and their children attend Collier schools.
About 20 years ago, Gardella recalled being told by the postmaster at the time that the reason Bonita Shores residents had a Bonita Springs mailing address so they didn't have to drive to the downtown post office in Naples for their mail.
Through the years, Gardella said, he sometimes has had to explain to officials that he lives in North Naples, even though he has a Bonita Springs ZIP code. He recalled having to clarify it with car insurance companies, home insurance companies and when obtaining a county beach parking sticker.
The Gardellas, who moved from Connecticut, have been year-round residents of North Naples for 20 years. They live a block away from Hickory Bay.
"It's beautiful," Gardella said. "It has just become home."
All Gardella has to do is go down the street to the beach to feel he is on vacation, he said.
Gardella is married to his wife of 26 years, Allison. The couple have four children, Jessie, 26; Tyler, 24; Travis, 22, Tanner, 20, a grandson and another grandchild on the way.
Not only does the North Naples family enjoy the beaches, but also all the amenities that are within miles.
RL Caron, 71, echoed Gardella.
Caron said North Naples residents have convenient access and proximity to the airport, shopping, restaurants, recreation, entertainment, and are 20 to 25 minutes away from downtown Naples and even JetBlue Park, the Boston Red Sox spring training home.
Like many Collier County residents, Caron chose to retire in North Naples.
Fifteen years ago, Caron and his wife of 27 years, Donna Reed Caron, moved from northern coastal California to North Naples because of the pleasant climate, lower state income taxes and friends. The couple also wanted to live close to the water, so they chose to live full-time in Wiggins Bay, a gated community in North Naples.
Moreover, Caron, who runs a photography business, said the reasons he and his wife enjoy living in North Naples include excellent public safety enforcement, friendly residents and natural beauties.
Gardella runs North Bay Business Center, a North Naples contract post office, which is a retail branch of the main post office for the neighborhood with the same prices as the main post office. Gardella also had a gift shop for 11 years at the Pavilion shopping center in North Naples but it closed four years ago.
Gardella enjoys working in the same area where he lives to get to know everyone in the community, he said.
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Welcome to Skyland Bullies!! Our sole purpose is to preserve and protect the Olde English Bulldogge. We do not have puppies all the time. We would rather stay small and put out healthy quality puppies for families to enjoy as we have over the years.
Olde English Bulldogges are not English Bulldogs!!!! They are healthier and much more athletic than English Bulldogs. A very confident, loyal, and loving breed, the Olde English Bulldogge makes a perfect family companion.
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