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Telomeres are longer in people who take regular nutrient
Telomeres are longer in people who take regular nutrient supplements than in people who don't. This should not be surprising. Dr. Linus Pauling, a leader in Orthomolecular Medicine, showed that high dose nutrients changed gene expression and could treat and prevent numerous degenerative diseases. These interviews on stem cells are fascinating and encouraging, however almost nothing was said about nourishment for the cells. Vitamins, minerals, and amino acids are all building blocks for those cells. Stress includes environmental toxins as well as emotional factors, and high dose nutrients can help with both. Why are nutrients not mentioned in these discussions? It's too simple. It's not exciting and new. But we are made the same way now as we were at The Beginning, and we need the same nutrients to be healthy and whole.

You are misinformed about Linus Pauling and
You are misinformed about Linus Pauling and supplementation. Several scientific studies have refuted his earlier findings, and sadly Dr. Pauling's legacy as a nobel prize winner is tarnished by his propensity toward pseudoscience later in his career.
I suppose you also believe that the human body was designed to perfection by God, and that humans have squandered their inheritance through bad habits and poor nutrition. The human body was cobbled together over long evolutionary time, and modern scientific advances have increased health, longevity, and quality of life. Nutrition is important, but there is absolutely no evidence that high dose nutrients does anything but produce kidney stones and yellow urine. The research described in this podcast is revolutionary, and may every well increase longevity and quality of life, as well as cure many degenerative diseases. I believe that "God" is exactly of this nature, in that all that is available to humans is used to increase the happiness, health, and quality of life for all. This is the essence of God.

You are being far too unkind to the value of nutritional
You are being far too unkind to the value of nutritional supplements, and you should search with more care for the work that does attest to their value. Sometimes it is hard to find, as it seems that there is a bias against publishing this work, perhaps because journals tend to derive financial support from the pharmaceutical companies. If the fundamental question is "Does good eating improve health?", it is of value to read the text "Nutrition and Physical Degeneration" by the late Dr. Weston Price DDS. Although done many years ago, he makes an excellent case that for many populations (in many lands)
who were eating a "primitive" diet, far removed from "modern food", those populations were frequently devoid of degenerative disease. On the other hand, those populations which had been exposed to modern food for as little as a generation, were once again subject to degenerative diseases. Excellent reading. Charles Reinert ND, PhD email@example.com

It seems she may be the next George Washington Carver,
It seems she may be the next George Washington Carver, with the building block of a cell instead of peanut.

This was the most interesting program on stem cells.
This was the most interesting program on stem cells. Everything explained slowly and in a simple way that made it so understandable to the layman. I would venture to say that the majority of the population has no idea about what stem cells do, how the entire process works, plus many have ideas about the subject gained through false information and assumptions. I'm grateful I was able to hear your program this am. Thank you so much!.

 I was mesmerized today by the interview of Doris Taylor.
I was mesmerized today by the interview of Doris Taylor. What a profound and exciting science she is doing on behalf of healing many health issues. I appreciated her views on stress and the demise of cells. Thank you, Dr. Taylor, for the hope you offer people in this groundbreaking study. It is not a moral or spiritual issue when stem cells now seem to be abundant in humans without harvesting embryos for the express purpose of their stem cells. Keep on your path. You are the conduit for healing in quantum numbers. Blessings from all the women and scientists who have paved the way and opened the doors for you to walk boldly through.

You were appropriately mesmerized by Taylor's work and
You were appropriately mesmerized by Taylor's work and her ability to discuss it in lay terms without simplifying. However, if she were responding directly, I am sure she would take issue with your idea that stem cells are obtained for research by 'harvesting embryos for the express purpose of their stem cells." When stem cells from embryos are used in research, the "donor" embryos were created by couples (and their physicians) for later implantation in the woman's womb, but because several are created for every one implanted, the unused embryos are destroyed and wasted UNLESS they are used as a supply of new stem cells. The choices are not life or no life, but rather usefulness or garbage.

Hmmmmmm I never responded to that - whatever .

Hmmmmmm I never responded to that - whatever .

I find this work marvelously uplifting. With all of the
I find this work marvelously uplifting. With all of the problems in the world today , it is nice to see basic medical research moving ahead and brilliant people doing great work.

I think this program is wonderful because it clarifies
I think this program is wonderful because it clarifies the importance of working in all types of stem cells available. Some groups are trying to demonize these studies, and stop the research. Every day scientists are showing to the world the benefits on keep working with stem cells, and the promises for a better future for millions of people who suffer chronic diseases.


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Québec election discussion (Part II)
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________________________________________________________________________ Our Demands Most Moderate are/ We Only Want The World! -James Connolly
The political crisis in Ottawa has placed sovereignty at the centre of the Quebec election campaign, reviving nationalist fervour and creating uncertainty in Liberal Leader Jean Charest's election campaign.
Former Parti Québécois leader Jacques Parizeau, one of the most fervent defenders of Quebec independence, weighed into the debate as he applauded the Bloc Québécois' support of the proposed coalition government, arguing that it represented "huge gains" for Quebec.
Mr. Parizeau told Le Journal de Montréal that the political crisis in Ottawa would "once again place sovereignty back on the agenda."
The comments will likely fuel Prime Minister Stephen Harper's repeated attacks against the "separatist" backed Liberal-NDP coalition. But by using the heavily charged "separatist" term Mr. Harper has awakened a sleeping tiger. Nationalists are taking exception at being blamed for the turmoil in Parliament. While in French Mr. Harper uses the less pejorative term souverainistes, that hasn't stopped Quebec provincial Liberals from expressing fear that Mr. Harper's finger-pointing at "separatists" could anger enough nationalists to have an impact on the results of Monday's election.
Mr. Charest is aware that of the 1.3 million Quebeckers or 38 per cent of the province's voters who supported the Bloc Québécois in the Oct. 14, 2008, federal election are not all hard-nosed separatists. Many hold nationalist views and could react strongly against what is being perceived as Conservative Quebec-bashing, and harsh comments coming from Western Canada and elsewhere accusing the "separatists," through their support of the Liberal-NDP coalition, of attempting to "hijack" the Canadian government.
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Will Amir Khadir be able to win Mercier this time and usher in the entry of Québec solidaire in the National Assembly? (Recap: Khadir lost by only 1 123 votes in the 2007 election.)
Things seem to be aligning nicely... (crossing fingers)
A PQ electioneerer admitted in a call to a journalist from La Presse (oops...) that their "pointage" was showing Khadir in advance. QS's own tally shows similar results, I believe.
Robert Perreault, former PQ Minister and MNA for Mercier has expressed his support for the candidacy of Khadir!
This weekend's editorial in Le Devoir said that QS deserves to have its first MNA. Thanks for this utmost demonstration of magnanimity, Bernard... Still, it's better than a "claque s'a yeule"—we'll take it...
Go Amir! Go Mercier!
I hope you're right.
Meanwhile, the PQ and Marois herself are refusing to rule out a "coalition" with the Devil Dumont, parasitizing off what is happening in Ottawa. That eliminates the last vestige of superiority of the PQ over the Liberals as far as I'm concerned.
The only hope is QS, regardless of how many elections it takes for them to wield some influence.
Go Amir! Turf Turp!
the PQ and Marois herself are refusing to rule out a "coalition" with the Devil Dumont, parasitizing off what is happening in Ottawa.
At 15% support, will the Devil have any MNA's for the PQ to coalesce WITH?
____________________________________________________________________ Our Demands Most Moderate are/ We Only Want The World! -James Connolly
Any prospects outside Khadir's riding?
No prospects of wins (except maybe for Gouin), but here are some of the more promising ridings for QS:
- Gouin (Françoise David's riding)
The PQ won by 3 408 votes in 2007 (PQ: 37% / QS: 26%). Sadly, I don't think Françoise will be able to eke out a win this time around, but she might reduce the difference to a thousand or so.
- Sainte-Marie—Saint-Jacques
Manon Massé got 14% of the vote in 2007, down from the 22% she obtained in QS's very first electoral outing, the 2006 by-election in Sainte-Marie—Saint-Jacques.
- Outremont
Sujata Dey got 9% in 2007. May Chiu, another former Bloc candidate (Amir Khadir once ran for the Bloc, also in Outremont...), represents QS in this election. Note that the provincial riding does not correspond exactly to the federal one.
Other places where QS got decent scores in 2007: Taschereau, Hull, Rouyn-Noranda.
QS' hopes probably hinge heavily on left-PQ voters accepting that the PQ has no chance of winning this time. I think that will sink in to at least some of them in the next day or so.
BTW, there was a rural Quebecois left-intellectual who was backing the ADQ in the last election in part, as I read it, because he didn't think that QS had enough interest in the needs of people who might support it but who lived in the regions, and who saw it as a basically Montreal-centric party. Has this guy(if anyone can remember his name)changed his allegiances this year, with the ADQ collapsing and the PQ not doing much more than moving back into second-place by default?
______________________________________________________________________________________________ Our Demands Most Moderate are/ We Only Want The World! -James Connolly
From the Quebec Solidaire 2008 party platform:
Aim 7: Make Quebec a country [sic] by popular sovereignty:
Quebec Solidaire wants to involve all Quebec in the attainment of our national sovereignty. The engagement of the whole of the people in the definition of our institutions and our social organization, is the strategy that Quebec Solidaire proposes to lead us towards this country to be built. For Quebec Solidaire, our project of society and our project of country are closely bound, and democracy rests in the middle of these two desires. Our step towards sovereignty will be done with respect towards the indigenous nations."
QS party leader Amir Khadir also taunts the Parti Quebecois at one of his rallies by saying "We are the only ones still talking about sovereignty."
No thanks. I want a party with a coherent federalist program, or a reasonable facsimile thereof. I do not want to depend on the goodwill of a single riding candidate as recommended by some of the federalists on this board, progressive credentials notwithstanding. That's the trap of protest and strategic votes.
I live in a safe Liberal riding. Even the Greens didn't bother running. I could vote with my conscience, and again, this time I will. Seeing no options in my riding, I'll take a pass on this election.
lagatta, I don't think the choice is either/or. I've never spoiled my ballot before in any election, but I did this time because I just can't get behind any of the candidates running in my riding.
I think next time around I'll have to get a little more involved. Maybe things will work out the way I want them to. :)
Right now, May Chiu of QS is running at 13% in my riding, while the ADQ creep is at 3%!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't even care what the Libs and Marois-ites are doing - I'm so proud of my community for telling Dracula Dumont to shove off!
ETA: lagatta, great news about Renzo! A hug for me too, please! Couldn't bear the thought of our cats taking off on us.
With almost half of the polling stations counted, Amir still has a small lead over Turp (about 500 votes; about 37,5% vs 33,5%). The most noteworthy observation to make is that the percentages of the two leading candidates have been relatively stable for a long time now.
Looking good. Still crossing fingers like crazy.
Surprising that there's only a 5-6% margin between the Liberals and the PQ, with the PQ currently over 50 seats, despite pre-election polls showing the Liberals with a double-digit lead. Fallout from Harper's Quebec bashing?
The PQ lost votes and seats to the ADQ under Boisclair and the momentary "reasonable accommodation" hysteria whipped up by the media. Now that sanity is returning (and Boisclair has gone back to finish his MBA or whatever - just kidding), most of those votes and seats are going back to the PQ. Nothing astonishing here.

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On these early spring days, this 53-second story from Kevin Kling is a fine way to kick off the week. Listen, and take heart.
Kevin Kling is part funny guy, part poet and playwright, part wise man. A treasured figure on the national storytelling circuit, his voice inhabits an unusual space — where a homegrown Minnesota wit meets Dante and Shakespeare. Born with a disabled left arm, he lost the use of his right one after a motorcycle accident nearly killed him. He shares his special angle on life's humor and its ruptures — and why we turn loss into story.
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Thank you and your production crew for presenting a wonderful program. I may not always agree with your geust, but I always have someing to think about. For me that is good programing.
Listing to the program I had two things come to mind, not be a victum and to keep on living a life of meaning.
When we face a painful lost we have a chooice to live in that dark pit of self-pity, we all go thought that at frist, or we can try to climb out of that pit. We may need help to do that and that is fine. We not the great one, or all powerful.
The second thing is to live a life of meaning. This is something we human seem to fail to do. We must work from our strengths and work on out weakness.
I was so struck by his imagery of running from home and finding it again while growing from the traumatic circumstances we are born with and growing into the traumas we acquire (and acquire us from time to time). I was thinking about how this directional healing is somewhat simultaneous for those that grow up with the trauma of abuse. We grow from it (and run away from it) and then grow into it, piece our lives together with this new information, new meaning, and new harvesting of ourselves from the disaster and the great gifts that we seem to only after beginning to heal discover were there all along. To heal in two directions at once hurts so much, but in the end there is a double-helix of stories that make sense even if we don't fully understand what happened.
An inspiring show of perseverence. Some of his Biblical details were incorrect, but he used them well. Mystery is not doubt, mystery is mystery. Not a fairy tale - a fairy tale is created by our imagination, religion is based on God's revelation to man. Very good show.
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I tried to find the poem from the book of Ruth that he cited and came up short.... I love the poem and want to use it in a euology for my friend Ruth but want to give correct credit...so did Kevin just make that up or what???
I`ve never enjoyed listening to someone as much as I did Kevin. He is so easy on the ears and refreshing to the brain. If the world were full of Kevin's it would be a remarkable place to live. Thank you so much, you touched me deeply.
His musing on the need for myths in our lives and then seeming to relate that to religion/Bible. It also sounded like he was tying it to the human ability to tell a story and change our perception.
My experience is that our lives are the myths and the things God has said are reality.
for many years, I have not been able to find the words to describe the last 15 years of my life - until I happened to get radio reception, since I was in a car, and heard the last 10 or 15 minutes of the show.
Tears of peace. Finally.
Cancer, losing both breasts, home burning down with everything I'd inherited and/or owned - mostly irreplaceable, to my toothbrush... and Bucks, the cat who was in charge of the house on the hill in Alaska, where I had enjoyed mountains out the back, Mount McKinley (Denali) out the front & the water in between.
Life continued on to my neck falling apart (I had been in a very bad car accident years before), more surgeries, having to close down the business I was passionate & successful in, my husband leaving me, and then my spinal cord falling apart.
Surgery is not a possibility for that - but replacement spinal cords haven't been invented yet, anyway!
And then... I spent every penny of my retirement & all my reserves, trying to stay alive & pay for the medicine I required (my medical insurance I'd paid $968/month for was cancelled... shame, oh shame - I had actually used what I 'bought' every month!).
And the result? I went from being about the most independent person I know, to filing bankruptcy, because Social Security's state-run organizations that approve/disapprove SSDI (disability) that I'd paid so much into for many years, denied me over & over, for 4 years.
BUT luck was with me!
Why? The new bankruptcy law of 2005 made it harder for those who really had money to file Ch. 7 (total/complete) bankruptcy; BUT it also gave Federal Bankruptcy Judges the ability to waive the $300+ bankruptcy filing fee!
And still I laugh. And some who know just a little about me, may think I'm crazy. ;)
But I'm not.
Those who do not know about my last 15 years - when they ask 'what's life been life?' - I have never found the words to explain it.
But tonight, I heard that I am just growing into my losses. And laughter!
If I ever get enough money together to buy Kevin's writings, I will do that in a heartbeat. I need them! And I eventually will have enough to do so. A few years ago, a Federal Judge finally saw my case, cancelled my scheduled hearing & approved my disability unconditionally, back to when I first applied years before.
So many tears since I heard the end of this program - and hope now, because someone else out there in the world understands, and is also growing through pain, PTSD, etc., into loss and laughter.
If you follow up with Kevin - please - please - let him know how much the last few minutes of the program meant.
I have been 'isolated', not having anyone in this little town that comprehends this kind of trauma... but hearing him & seeing this great picture of he & his wife makes me feel connected to the world again - just hearing the voice of someone else on this journey into loss and laughter.
Thank you. Thank you.
Hi Kevin:
I found your show very inspiring. We listen to Krista's show all the time. You are a Stand Up Guy.
I also had both a very serious life-threatening disease and (more recently) an accident, myself.
I was lucky enough to survive both my Dengue Fever case, and a broken spine in my accident, without long-lasting injury.
I count my blessings, but realize their are lessons - that I try not to forget.....At least I like to think so (not true always!)
I happen to be starting a small poetry club at our church, and intend to recite (and credit) "Tickled Pink", if that is OK.
From the heart is the only true inspiration - and it is indeed from yours. Fair play to ya, as they say - and all the best to you for the future.
If you have time to respond to this, I am sure it will further inspire our group!
Oh my.... Your rope tow story brought back one of my own! My brother was born with a deformed leg. One was quite a bit shorter than the normal leg and only had two toes. So once he was a teenager and close to being fully grown, the decision was made to amputate below the knee, and he learn to use a prosthetic leg. Problem was he really wanted to play football in the worse way! He played as a younger kid with his brace but was thrown off the team because he hurt too many of his own players with his brace! So now he could play football! Well, there he was out there for the kickoff and he did really well, except for one thing... His foot went flying through the air along with the football! I will never forget the look of consternation on those faces around me in the stands. They too thought he lost his foot as he fell to the ground and swore!
Like Kevin Kling, I grew-up in Osseo, Minnesota. His sister was my English teacher in high school. As an artist myself, I have always had such admiration for Kevin. Six years ago I began my voyage with chronic pain. Kevin's In the Pink is the most striking and inspiring piece of writing I have heard - in relation to my own struggle to grow toward the pain. I am grateful for In Being and this opportunity to spend an hour with Kevin.
He spends much of the program talking about how the loss of his arms have affected his life, and how he has grown because of it. He was born without the use of his left arm, and lost the use of his right arm in a motorcycle crash. He told humorous stories of using words to get his way when he was younger, which taught him the value of words and storytelling. At one point he recounts, "As a teen I learned your night before was only as good as your ability to tell about it." He used storytelling throughout his life to bring him joy and to connect with his family. I was surprised when he talked about his problems with PTSD because he came across as so easygoing. He explained that there were days after his accident when he didn't want to do anything, and he was angry at the whole world. This gave him perspective into getting rid of these emotions. He says he can be hit with a flare of PTSD at any time, and it is important to keep himself grounded. His stories were metaphorical in nature, and had deep meanings about dealing with life with disability, or even just being different.
I heard Krista Tippett's
I heard Krista Tippett's interview with Kevin Kling live -- and then downloaded the podcast to listen to it again. Kevin is so great with words and stories that speak to me. I have a disability (have lived with multiple sclerosis)since 1994. Kevin is right on in his assessment about living a large part of life fully able bodied, and then, bam, your life changes. Thank you to both Kevin and Krista for sharing a touching and helpful conversation. I am going to share it with others who have M.S. in my community in St Cloud.
Wow! I just listened to the
Wow! I just listened to the Kevin Kling interview. Maybe serendipity here. Yesterday I visited a son in jail for contempt in a bitter divorce case, thanks to vindictive wife. That was bad, but the worst part was going to his apartment where I witnessed his out-of-control life, littered with papers, empty boxes, packing, hundreds of dollars (maybe thousands) in wasted purchases, many in original packaging, there for months. Piles, literally, of garbage bags full of unwashed clothes. When he ran out of clean ones, he just bought more. etc. etc. I read pages covering years of psychiatric evaluations from his doctor, starting in year 2000, witnessing son's struggle with major depression, ADHD, and a diagnosis going from "possible bi-polar" to "probable bi-polar". This Sunday morning I was too exhausted, both emotionally and physically (I'm 77) to go to church so listened to On Being, about another disabled person. So, WOW again. I can't wait to buy his book and send it to my son in jail and share with church group. And get a copy for myself to mark up and dialogue with. Thanks On Being and thanks Kevin.
One of my favorite interviews
One of my favorite interviews! Amazing and very needed words. Thank you Kevin.
My goodness! As a 64 year
My goodness! As a 64 year old grandfather with three grandchildren, Kevin Kling's imagery of the old and the young being in the same light --- twilight --- was remarkable. I have used too many words trying to explain the power of grandchildren, now I can say it much more succinctly. Yes, I believe God is waiting for me much as he "let me come" into this world. Also, the words he used around his near death experience reminded me so much of my dad. I always believed that he chose not to let his first severe heart attack take him to God. He loved his family too much. Yet, many years and hospital visits later, I entered his hospital room. He looked at me and said it is time now son; I will not be leaving this room. He accepted his death with faith and hope, knowing God was on the other side. I hope Kevin has a similar experience and knows when he will no longer be living in two places.
God's peace,
If that apron says Vermont,
If that apron says Vermont, like i think it does, I love this man even more. So incredibly wise and down to earth in every way. Thanks for sharing Kevin Kling with us.
I was so excited about this
I was so excited about this interview. In the late 1990s I would stay at work on Friday evening hoping to hear Kevin Kling on NPR, just sitting in my office listening to the stories without interruption. The stories were so fun and sometimes so sad and Kevin has always put joy in the telling. I was sad after the accitdent, and now glad that time has passed and he is still telling stories.
I also feel that I was running from home for a long time and now that I am 60 I am trying to come back home. I wish I had done it sooner since most of my family is gone, but as others said, you can't live with regret and self-pity without losing hope and meaning.
I love his CD I bought about 12 years ago. I will be getting his book.
Such a wise man - Kevin.
Such a wise man - Kevin. Krista - thanks for such a beautiful program. I heard this program serendipitously - and believe it is a gift from the Universe. Kevin Kling, you are far more than just a story teller. 'Every scar is a monument to a battle survived' - oh yes. May your public engagements be prosperous and frequent. Another comment references a CD Kevin made - that would be great to find. I will try to download this program and the readings you generously posted on the On Being site. This is a wonderful program. Bless you all - and Thank You.
This is a very inspiring
This is a very inspiring inerview of Kevin Kling. He is from Minesota, and was born with a defect. His left arm was disabled and shorter than his right arm. Years later, in his 40's, he was involved in a motorcycle crash which resulted in paralyzation of his right arm. First, I couldnt imagine living with a disability from birth. I suppose one would become used to it as its all they know. But, to deal with that, and then loose the use of the other arm, and almost die in an accident... How easy would it have been to have given up.
He turned these traumas into motivation. He compared life to a journey, always changing. Even if you think that you know the path hat you are on, you may turn a corner and see paths in completely different directions. A Quote that I related to from him was,
"You spend the first half of your life running away from home, and the second half trying to get back in."
This is so true. As we grow as a person, our priorities shift. We think we need to get away to expereince things when we are young, but after we go and do those things,we realize that the important things were around us all along.
I enjoyed this program very
I enjoyed this program very much, and would like to thank having broadcast it. Kevin Kling's story was uplifting and brings a new spin on religion and faith that brings up several great points. I enjoyed that Kevin chooses to use humor and storytelling as a therapeutic way of gracing life's little imperfections. The way that Kevin uses his words, carefully, and poetically creates vivid imagery for the audience to place themselves right into his sight of things.
A few parts of the program that gave me that "ah-ha!" moment were, for example, when speaking about his relationship and his grandparents, "...I connected with my grandparents. And I think we were in the same light. I mean, I was in the dawn and they were in the twilight. But we were in the same light. And because of that, they're heading to the Creator and I'm coming from the Creator. And it seemed because of that, we spoke a very similar language." Another moment, in regards to his family and their predisposition to being struck by lightning, "And so as it's coming down, if you're the easiest path, it will take you." Not only would I connect this to the obvious, lighting, but also could be thought of as a relationship with God; Christianity is to seek a relationship with God to be in His kingdom, so if we make ourselves available and our hearts open to Him, then we shall have that relationship we seek.
Thank you again for this program!
This is a very inspiring
This is a very inspiring inerview of Kevin Kling. He is from Minesota, and was born with a defect. His left arm was disabled and shorter than his right arm. Years later, in his 40's, he was involved in a motorcycle crash which resulted in paralyzation of his right arm. First, I couldnt imagine living with a disability from birth. I suppose one would become used to it as its all they know. But, to deal with that, and then loose the use of the other arm, and almost die in an accident... How easy would it have been to have given up.
He turned these traumas into motivation. He compared life to a journey, always changing. Even if you think that you know the path hat you are on, you may turn a corner and see paths in completely different directions. A Quote that I related to from him was,
"You spend the first half of your life running away from home, and the second half trying to get back in."
This is so true. As we grow as a person, our priorities shift. We think we need to get away to expereince things when we are young, but after we go and do those things,we realize that the important things were around us all along.
I found this podcast
I found this podcast particularly interesting since story teller and humorist, Kevin Kling, is from Osseo Minnesota. He speaks of our "Minnesota accent" and refers to familiar places so it is easy to connect with him. Kevin has been through alot in his life but has been able to turn these trials into encouragement and laughter for others. He was born with a disfigured left arm and when he was 40 was involved in a car accident that took the full use of his other arm. For many, this would lead to depression and the tendency to give up, but Kevin was so thankful for the second chance that he had been given at life that he did not dwell on the negative. He tells of how he was pronounced dead at the scene and one of the witnesses to this day believes he is a ghost. Needless to say, he is very lucky to be alive and he is not willing to waste one moment of his life wondering why this happened to him.
In reference to his riding he said, " it all started because I wanted to fly. I wanted to have a foot in two worlds so I bought a motorcycle and from my body I flew." He loved the freedom he felt while riding a motorcycle but inevidably it almost cost him his life. Even though this was a terrible experience he maintains that there is a blessing in everything when tragedy strikes we are still the old person who just needs to adapt. Crying and laughing both bring healing and we need both to deal with these situations.
I love the way he describes the word disability. He says the prefix "dis" is a place of shadow and reflection so a disability does not mean unability just that things need to be approached differently. I really learned alot from this podcast and I think Kevin Kling truly brings the gift of wisdom, laughter and storytelling. He has turned his disability into something that causes people to connect with him instead of turn away from. I have great respect for him and believe we all need to learn from his attitude.
What a great inspiration.
What a great inspiration. Kevin Kling helps my perspective. Can't wait to see him perform live at the annual Buffalo Commons Storytelling Festival next week!
Excelente! Gracias
Excelente! Gracias
If you EVER get a chance to
If you EVER get a chance to see Kevin Kling live don't walk RUN to the theatre, tent, pub, etc. where this man is performing. These recordings are great but they fail to fully convey his humble and yet overwhelming presence.
These type of stories are
These type of stories are very interesting and informative. Kevin Kling also a man who is a poet and play wright, he lose his left arm and he can do everything. When a person want to do everything his confident will give him the success.
USB Flash Drive
Charles Atlas
Charles Atlas
in the compost
and the caterpillars transfixed
abandon the garden
join the gym
and start talking junk.
Oh, the tiny legged creatures
sweat'n the barbells,
performing crunch after crunch
checking again and again
the mirrors for sign.
Dear ones,
to fly
you must become plump:
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determined and attuned.
What is it
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What is it
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one holy scent?
Great program you are both
Great program you are both wonderfully insightful people.
We heard this wonderful
We heard this wonderful storyteller in Portland, OR recently. He brought down the house--what a wit!
Thank you for your show. It
Thank you for your show. It amazes me how every weekend you are able to introduce yet an other
human being reflecting on total different ways of living, optimism, survival, creativity, imagination,
and positive thinking. I hope millions of people listen learn and get inspired just like I do. We always thank the military for their service No THANK YOU for your show.
I am always delighted to
I am always delighted to listen to Krista Tippet's interviews. This one goes to the top of the list - along with John O'Donahue, Jean Vanier, and the Dalai Lama.
Thank you for the Kevin Kling
Thank you for the Kevin Kling piece. I listened to it at home Sunday morning and then again on the train going into New York. Funny, uplifting, surprising. Do you ever consider identifying the music you use? I often like it. How about a collection? Thank you again, On Being and Oprah's Super Soul Sunday have become my church.
Hey Arthur! We list the song
Hey Arthur! We list the song selections for each episode in the transcript — you'll find the song information in brackets at the point at which they occur during the show.
This Combustion
This Combustion
"The scent of home"
this thought
a mother's
palo santo
"holy wood"
that which is given
to the fire
our oils
suffuse the very air
each moment
is our burning
each moment
is our door.
I loved the interview. I am a
I loved the interview. I am a bereavement counselor and would love to find the poem referenced about the difference between loss at birth and loss later in life.
I just listened as I mopped
I just listened as I mopped my floor - hands and knees, sweating and swaying...much like 9 yrs ago when I was giving birth to my first son. Kevin's words washed over me like water - forgiving, blessed water. It was one of those experiences when you can't really remember anything, but in the moment light-bulbs and soul-quakes were occurring one after the next. Something was realized through his words. Tragedies are promises broken, innocence lost, life realized. This human experience is no joke - so equally beautiful and tragic, harmonized with joy and loss. His perspective is not new to me but this interview was profound. I needed to hear it; I was ready to hear it; I am now changed from hearing it. Mercy!
I've only been listening to
I've only been listening to On Being for less than a year and have so enjoyed the interviews. I so love how Krista brings us into the room with her quest and look forward to each new episode. I find the diversity of topics and people refreshing and extremely educating. In these past few month we've gone from a biologist talking about our connection to mother earth thru moss to a remarkable man like Kevin Kling.
Having lost my mother to cancer as a young boy I can relate to Kevin's, running away from home. Then to have lost a son in my late 40's put me on the road back towards home. Kevin's remarkable insight and wit along with Kirsta's mastery of asking the right questions had me right there in the booth. I even listen to the unedited version just to insure I didn't miss a thing.
Life can be challenging and the days darker that we would have hoped. But if we look within the strength we need to find our way home is there to draw on. With that and shows like yours who are a beacon in the night the road isn't nearly as dark.
Thank you for producing such wonderful content that is not only educational but insightful.
I'm moved to convey to Krista
I'm moved to convey to Krista and staff what a treasure the show with Kevin Kling is. I've listen to Krista since the show (under another name: Speaking of Faith) began around 2005, and have been a weekly visitor via podcasts. I've listen to the K.Kling unedited show 3 times ... so far. Then decided I would check out the video version. I don't think I've ever heard Krista so relaxed with full out laughter before. She did say she was tired from traveling. It was a wonderful gift to those of us who have discovered OnBeing and all. I send the link to different shows to friends all of the time when I think the guest and/or subject will speak to them. It seems always to hit the mark and make a difference. What more can we ask?
Most of my life, I've been told that I 'talk in stories'. Kevin helped bring that more clearly into meaning for me. It's true! I so related to his attention to life and then telling the story with humor and joy. It's a real gift for me in so many ways. I've been kidded for years that I'll talk, joke and laugh with just about everyone I pass. It's true. A friend recently said that it is a way that some of us help weave the universal connection between us all. It is simple but profound uncomplicated fun and joy.
So far though, fortunately, I haven't been struck by lightening. ....So far!
Again, profound thanks to Krista and staff for helping to weave the universal connection.
I was fortunate enough to
I was fortunate enough to come across the 3-CD audio version of Mr. Kling's book, "The Dog Says 'How'" at my local library last week, and it's been my companion on the commute to and from work. It was funny, quirky, a bit "eeeewy" (I'm a "girl" and some of the "boy" stuff was, well, "eeeeew!" ;-) )...and lovely, poignant and genuine. Plus listening to the author read it, with all his nuances and inflections, was absolutely THE best way to enjoy each essay. I highly recommend it!
I was tasked with listening
I was tasked with listening to an On Being broadcast for a Western Religion class I am taking at NHCC. I chose to listen to this interview with Kevin Kling because he is the creator and star of "Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat", which is a short film at the Mill City Museum (which I highly recommend going to if you have never been there). In the interview, we learn Kevin was born with a disabled shorter left arm, and in his 40s he was in a motorcycle accident that paralyzed his good right arm. Kevin tells wonderful stories in this interview, about his "born with disability" and his "acquired disability" and had me laughing and crying in the span of an hour. I can't even begin to explain how good this interview is, what really touched me was Kevin explaining how he feels he was given a choice at the time of his motorcycle accident, to live or die. But he doesn't use live or die, he uses "to follow a great sense of peace" or "return to this plane" as his two options. And then he questions why he returned here when he could have chosen peace.
Near the end, Kevin compares himself to Lazarus. I admit I did not know the story of Lazarus, so I had to read it. I don't recall ever saying to myself "I need to go check out that bible story" and Kevin's interview made me want to do it and I did. I can't recommend this interview enough. You won't be disappointed!


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Share Your Reflection

Good news. One more step in affirming we are one people
Good news. One more step in affirming we are one people with differing views who can live together... differently... and inclusively.

Bravo, Mayor Bloomberg.

Bravo, Mayor Bloomberg.

The first way to go forward is to be sure the facts in
The first way to go forward is to be sure the facts in the question itself are correct. Many people talk about the "mosque" "at" or "on" "ground zero." (I appreciate that SOF at least said "near.")
First, is the building in question a mosque? What is a mosque? Per Wiki: "The word 'mosque' in English refers to all types of buildings dedicated for Islamic worship although there is a distinction in Arabic between the smaller masjids dedicated for daily five prayers and the larger masajid where the daily five prayers and the Friday congregation sermons are held...which is attended by more people and play more roles such as teaching Qur'an." As best I can tell (including from the Cordoba House web site), the center (note that Muslims themselves don't call it a mosque) is like a YMCA or YMHA. It's going to have a pool, for example. Many YMCAs have chapels so if this building has a masjid, why does that justify calling the building as a whole a mosque when you wouldn't call a Y a church? The Pentagon (also attacked on 9/11) has a masjid, by the way -- why no media frenzy or victims' consultation over that? Should the existing mosque 4 blocks from WTC be forced to close also? If not, why is 4 blocks away so much more acceptable than two blocks away? Whether the Cordoba House's masjid is proposed to be the larger or smaller sort -- I don't know -- do any of those debating the question know? The building is explicitly proposed to be open to everyone -- that's its raison d'etre -- it's not like a church that is aimed at a specific cohort of believers or at those willing to become believers. So shouldn't we first ask the question, when people hear "mosque," does that word convey what's proposed for the Cordoba House? If not, then why is that term used so much instead of any attempt to come up with something more accurate?
Second, I think if you haven't lived in NYC, you might have a different idea of what it means to be near a very tall building. I haven't been to NYC in 20 years, but when I did live in the area, I used to enter the city from the old WTC. If you went to the top, you saw less looking straight down than people suppose -- kind of like a fat person looking at his/er feet -- the view is blocked. A mosque with onion domes & minarets (the Cordoba House will have neither) that was built on a location like the Palisades Heights would be more "in your face" to WTC visitors than one two blocks away. Similarly, depending on the other buildings, you may not be able to see One WTC from the Cordoba House -- you frequently could not see the old WTC in the Wall Street area unless you stood in the middle of a street (not safe!) & looked straight up. Moreover, although NYC has multiple use buildings to a greater extent than the suburbs, the old WTC had no apartments -- the areas in which people lived were almost a different world from that in which they worked even when only a block separated the two -- the old WTC seemed almost empty on Sunday mornings -- whereas Chinatown could not have been more vibrant. The Cordoba House is supposed to be part of the area for city dwellers, not city workers. What does "nearness" mean in this context? & why have so many discussing the issue chosen incorrect prepositions such as "at" or "on"?
Third, what do we even mean by "ground zero?" To the extent possible, the debris (including human remains) has been taken away and a new building (One WTC) is being built. The tenants probably will include businesses involved in international trade & finance (just like the old WTC). Nothing particularly spiritual (& possibly much that is frankly unethical) will be going on there -- this is Wall Street, after all. Why is that land use not harrowing to the victims' families? What about an office building represents a shrine or "hallowed ground?" For example, given the role of insurance in the financial industry, it's quite possible that a future One WTC tenant will be involved in some deal that makes an immense profit from firefighter life or disability insurance by screwing over the putative beneficiaries. That's respectful of the victims' grief?
The original "ground zeroes" (Nagasaki & Hiroshima, Japan) have been largely rebuilt -- not as they were, but to accommodate the needs of living Japanese. Christian churches are not banned in those cities, nor are other manifestations of the bombers' culture (i.e., American culture) -- e.g., Kentucky Fried Chicken & McDonald's both have restaurants in both cities. That's okay for the Japanese to countenance but not for us? To move forward, shouldn't we ask what we lack that we need? Like Japan, Manhattan is a densely populated island. What can we learn from the Japanese?

One other thing -- part of the pathos of 9/11 was the
One other thing -- part of the pathos of 9/11 was the fact that people in both towers who survived the planes ramming through were cut off from all possibility of rescue by the design of the buildings and their height. Some people spent something like an hour staring death in the face. What in One WTC addresses these issues? Fire can bisect a building for many reasons. There's a kind of Titanticesque hubris in assuming the design is fireproof. My son is a firefighter (not in NYC) so when I think of what's being built on "ground zero" what I wonder about is whether it's once again designed to kill firefighters for no good reason and to leave people alive & yet doomed if the building is bisected by fire. Why isn't that as much a cause for victim anguish as anything else? & why isn't that anguish given the same attention as that that's anti-Muslim?


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I discovered this video on youtube, and this blogspot and online shop, and the video shows a sad fact that this farm is deemed illegal by the chinese government, that produces 200 kg of the real deal best Da Yu Ling oolong.
I am drinking Da Yu Ling, from Dragon Teahouse now, 105 version, it is a great oolong, it is handpicked taiwanese style, but lately I tried Da Yu Ling from houde, teafromtaiwan, DTA from dragon teahouse, all of them were very diffrent, I think they are certanly not 100% da yu ling from a single teafarm, I think it is almost impossible to find such a thing.
These taiwanese high mountain oolongs should be cherished and protected and organically farmed, it is the best in green ball shaped oolong category


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If you're like me and finding yourself pining for the Olympic Games that are now over, take hope. Keith Loutit and Jarbas Agnelli's shot over 170,000 still images for this tilt shift video of Rio de Janeiro and Carnival. The music and photography are brilliant, and the 2016 Olympic Games can't come fast enough.
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Beautifully photographed and
Permalink Submitted by Philip Jones on Fri, 2012-08-17 07:45
Beautifully photographed and compellingly edited, I'll agree. But WHY would you score a short film called "City of Samba" with such turgid techno music when there is so much delightful samba music that would have been more evocative of the Cidade Maravilhosa and of Carnaval?
Fantastico, muito lindo esse
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Fantastico, muito lindo esse video!! Muito obrigada por compartilhar. Great video! Thank you for sharing.
Stunning images and stirring
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Stunning images and stirring music even if it is techno-.Sambas ON!


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As you look forward to this year's 4th of July festivities, take a few moments and prepare for your pet's 4th of July experience. Animals - especially dogs - have extremely sensitive hearing so while you may revel in the whir, hiss, boom, and shriek of fireworks, they can be terrifying and disorientating to your furry friend.
"It makes a lot of sense for animals to be afraid of loud, sudden noises. In the wilds, noise of this magnitude would be correlated with some real danger, like a landslide or tornado," says Janice Willard, DVM. "We may be able to understand that a fireworks display is just entertainment, but for our pets, the fear is very real and related to basic survival instincts."
So keep your pet(s) safe and sound by taking some simple precautions:
If your pet does become lost, visit local animal shelters as soon as possible and canvas your neighborhood with "lost pet" flyers that feature an up-to-date picture of your pet, any distinguishing characteristics, when and where your pet disappeared and your contact information. And if you happen to find a lost pet, take it to the local animal shelter immediately and place "found" ads around your neighborhood and in your local newspaper.


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Bring your flowers, bring your letters and your teddy bears. Bring your candles and bring your tortilla chips. Bring your sketches and bring your memories.
Dearly beloved,
As some of you may (or maybe not) know, we left a beautiful poster on the gallery window before we had to hand over the keys to Bristo Pl on the 1st.
Yes, it was beautiful but, yes, it was quickly removed.
We thought of some ways of making sure that no one will forget that Bristo is the place for Forest to be, that any passer-by attention towards our campaign will be caught. So, here's the current plan:
Let's all meet up this Saturday, September 10th - 1pm outside Bristo Pl, 3.
Bring flowers, letters, teddy bears, plastic dinossaurs, candles, tortilla chips, bring Forest photos, event posters, bring glitter.
Bring your memories of the Forest, let's build up a Forest-memories-memorial outside Bristo Pl so we can all remember why we NEED future Forest-Bristo Pl-memories.
If you can't make to 1pm, that's ok.
Just come by at any time on Saturday and leave something in the memorial place. Also, feel free to stroll by at any time/any day and leave any of the above in there.
The important thing is keep it going.
It's easy to take down one poster but it sure gets trickier to clean a massive burritophotoflowerglitterForest-big bang.


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Indiana lawmakers want education officials to rewrite the A-F grading system for schools to reflect both students' passing rate and progress — without comparing students to each other, reports StateImpact Indiana.
Critics say the system is too complex. (Indiana's system is the most rudimentary scoring system I've seen yet, writes Matthew DiCarlo on Shanker Blog.) Others say Indiana needs to use value-added data — which is quite complex — to factor out poverty effects.
Eight AP Statistics students at an Indianapolis high school came up with their own A-F rewrite for the high school model, which they presented to three state lawmakers, a representative of the state superintendent and school officials.
Currently, 60 percent of a high school grade comes the percentage of 10th graders who've passed end-of -course exams in Algebra I and English 10, with another 30 percent derived from the four-year graduation rate. That leaves 10 percent for a "College and Career Readiness" measure: 25 percent or more of students must earn passing scores on Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate tests, earn three or more college credits or earn a career certification.
The Ben Davis High School students suggested decreasing the importance of the end-of-course exam pass rate, which correlate strongly with graduation rates. They'd make the readiness metric 30 percent of the school's grade and include a measure of students' improvement in high school. They also want to adjust the grades for students' poverty — somehow.
House Education Committee Chair Bob Behning, R-Indianapolis, suggested looking at the percentage of graduates who need remedial courses in college.


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Twenty-seven years have passed since the Ukrainian city of Chernobyl endured the worst nuclear power plant accident in history. In 2005, the United Nations predicted 4,000 people could eventually die from the radiation exposure, although different estimates exist. In a recent presentation at Aquinas College, Father Oleh Kindiy, a Ukrainian Catholic priest and visiting Fulbright Scholar, and Luba Markewycz, a photographer and member of the education committee at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, shared insights on the current state of Chernobyl and what can be learned from the tragedy. All images in this post are copyright of Luba Markewycz.
Kindiy's reflections on the situation include the following:
1) "No matter how grave the technological disaster, human solidarity and support reveals the vulnerability, interconnectedness, and dream for the better in us."
2) "Since the times of the Enlightenment of the 17th century, the Western Civilization has believed that all problems can be solved by science and technology, but in fact besides them, there is faith, tradition, and moral responsibility that need always be taken into account. Without them, technology by itself is a loose cannon that can explode at any time."


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Scientists aren't on TV giving marching orders – that's not a good model of how people come to know what's known by science."a certain way… It's important to recognize that that's how people get any kind of information relating to science. People need to accept a lot more about what is known to science than they could possible figure out on their own. They are going to be looking to people like themselves, whose outlooks they share.
Are there ways to combine the science with meanings that would be affirming rather than threatening to people?"on climate change is valid doesn't depend on whether you can do carbon emissions limits or geo-engineering or anything else. There either is a problem or there isn't. But psychologically, the hypothesis was that these two kinds of stories would determine the meaning that people attached to the evidence on climate change. The meaning of the carbon limit story was the one that tends to make more individualistic people resist evidence on climate change. It's kind of like a game-over message. The geo-engineering story, on the other hand, has in it certain kinds of themes that people who have an individualistic world view are moved by and find inspiring – the fact that we use our ingenuity to overcome and deal with limits, including the limits that themselves might be generated by the use of our own ingenuity. So just knowing that geo-engineering was a possibility, the hypothesis was that that would generate a meaning for the subsequent evidence we showed them on climate change that wouldn't be nearly as threatening. And measuring the outcome here is simple: Are you engaging the information in a more open-minded way? And we found that they were, and because they were, there was less polarization.
These are decision-makers who are getting information from scientists and trying to make sense of it."about saltwater penetration into the aquifers. Every few years you have to do things since sea level rises. They are used to talking about this, and they're used to talking about it with their neighbors. They may be red and blue when talking about certain national issues, but they're all just property owners. The insurance guy is there saying one thing, and so is the power company. Now, people are going to squabble because choices always have to be made in politics. But for purposes of this debate, they are all on the same team. You don't have to come up with clever framing messages. Just use the way that people already talk about these issues.
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I enjoy Nubian Heritage products immensely and have purchased and repurchased many of their lotions and soaps in various scents. I had high hopes for this one because of the excellent rating, and made the mistake of buying 2 bottles. It has a very strong and (to me) unpleasant odor, which is surprisingly long-lasting for a lotion. I used it on my body after showering and had to take another shower to get rid of the overpowering stench. Then I used it on my hands a few times, but just couldn't get past the smell. It's really too bad because the lotion is quite rich and moisturizing and feels lovely on your skin. Guess I'll be giving my second bottle away to a local charity or something. Maybe a guy would enjoy this lotion, given that the scent is kind of masculine.
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The Revised Penal Code's provisions penalizing libel is "incompatible with Article 19, paragraph three of the International Covenant on Civil Political Rights", or freedom of expression. This was the View expressed by the Human Rights Committee in a View adopted during the 103rd session of the UN Body. The Committee is a treaty monitoring body created by the Optional Protocol of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It has power to declare that a State party to the Convention is in breach of its obligations as provided in the Covenant.
The View was expressed in a complaint filed by Davao based Alexander Adonis who was jailed for more than two years pursuant to a conviction for libel . In his radio broadcast, Adonis read and dramatized a newspaper report that then Congressman and former Speaker Prospero Nograles was seen running naked in a hotel when caught in bed by the husband of the woman with whom he was said to have spent the night with. Davaoenos have since referred to this as the "burlesque" king incident. In a decision rendered by the Regional Trial Court of Davao, Adonis was sentenced to imprisonment from 5 months and one day to four years, six days and one day imprisonment. In the said decision, the local court decided that Adonis was guilty of "malicious, arbitrary, abusive, irresponsible act of maligning the honor, reputation and good name of Congressman Nograles".
After having served two years in prison, Adonis questioned the compatibility of libel with freedom of expression under Art 19 of the ICCPR. He argued that the sanction of imprisonment for libel meets fails to meet the standard of necessity and reasonableness. Imprisonment is unnecessary since there are other effective means available for protection for the rights of others. He also argued that it was not a reasonable restriction because it does not admit proof of truth as a complete defense but only allows it under very restricted conditions..
In ruling in favor of Adonis, the UN Body ruled that Philippine criminal libel law was inconsistent with freedom of expression, the Committee recalled its General Comment No. 34 which reads: "Defamations laws should not x x x stifle freedom of expression. … Penal defamation laws should include defense of truth. x x" comments about public figures, consideration should be given to avoiding penalties or otherwise rendering unlawful untrue statements that have been published in error but without ,malice. In any event, a public interest in the subject matter of the criticism should be recognized as a defense. State parties should consider the decriminalization of libel"
As counsel for Adonis in the UN, I believe that the Committee's view is a very big win for freedom of expression. It's a step towards the right direction where no person should be held criminally responsible for the exercise of a cherished freedom. Hopefully, President Noynoy Aquino's administration will comply with the Committee's view and proceed to decriminalize libel and to provide reparations to Adonis for time he spent in prison. No one should be imprisoned for expressing his or her views, full stop.
The Committee ordered the Philippine government to "provide the author with an effective remedy, including adequate compensation for time served in prison, The State is also under obligation to take steps to prevent similar violations occurring in the future".
Two Committee members dissented only insofar as the Committee did not expressly order the Philippine government to decriminalize libel. Fabian Omar Salvioli argued that pursuant to Art 2.2 of the Covenant, the State party undertakes to take all necessary steps, in accordance with constitutional processes, to give effect to right recognized in the Convention". Hence, by not ordering the repeal of Philippine libel laws, Salvioli argued that " the Committee has missed a clear opportunity expressly and unambiguously to indicate to the State party that it must change its criminal law.
The Adonis View is the first view of the UN Committee on Human Rights that criminal liable infringes on freedom of expression.


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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't afford) and Louisville). I'm leaving Los Angeles in the summer of 2010. I'm a divorced mom with 2 younger kids (5 and 7) and would like to hear what you're thinking now. Thanks.[Comment on this Posting]
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NOW, the PAST, the FUTURE
A Heart to Heart
There are so many persons to thank in an organization as the one we, Sanda and I, have had the pleasure to work with, collaborate with, share with, these past many, many years. To give thanks to everyone is not possible here but you know who you are – musicians, composers, actors, directors, board members, volunteers, back and front of hall support, funders be you corporate, foundation or individual, and, of course, our dedicated and intrepid audience. The journey we started on would not, could not have been taken without you.
The most frequent question we receive over these many years is what's the PLUS in Chamber Music PLUS. The answer is both simple and surprising. The simple answer? The simple answer is that we need a name to begin our journey. Our dream at journey's beginning is a simple one, to make and play our favorite chamber music with our favorite musician friends, and because we haven't a fixed course as to where this journey, this dream is to lead us, the PLUS seems appropriate, an open-ended declaration. The surprise? Surprises! The desire of our audience to want to know more about the hows and whys of the music and the composers that they love, the inside story, and as we respond to this thirst for more we are lead, directed, to paraphrase Robert Frost, 'to the road less traveled, and that has made all the difference.'
This difference becomes the PLUS: The one hundred some world premieres, Fidelio (the singular trio of viola, cello, piano), the fifty theatrical, concert-drama firsts; all this newness and new ways of presentation in our travels together creating lots of excitement, yielding a significant legacy, a body of work that we hope will continue to entertain, educate, inspire for years to come in other musician's and other organization's capable hands. Daring programs, evocative programs, programs with a difference.
Now, looking back, the differences, the 'pluses', seem ordered, an organic progression, but that's in hindsight, a luxury given only when one does not have a next season to dream up, produce, play, market, fret over.
It was time. Time for us to be in search of new 'pluses', new dreams, new journeys, new differences.
Please feel free to explore this website further; may it serve as a reminder of our past dreams, past journeys. It's not the actual thing, never is, nor can it be. More a postcard, a remembrance of a road less traveled. Thank you for making the journey with us.
A toast: To future roads less traveled. Vive la différence!
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kitchen people,
i think i need to give a crash course on forest festival kitchening....
let me know when you are availible.
1) use magi-mix for everything
2) quit roasting veg
3) stabalize the salads
4) green salad: in morning make GIANT BOX of tomato and cukumber (using magi mix) --- add leaves as necessary.
5) make 60 sandwiches. (yes. and increase the orders!)
6) more rice, more curry. make sure NIGHT staff has quick easy stuff to sell.
7) you can make most items in 10 minutes (ie. salsa / hummus etc) . so, when NECESSARY marshall all your vollies, close the kitchen and make the salsa challange. REMEMBER to go large.
mircowave burritos with cheese and salsa already on top. Speed is of the essence.
9) get rid of the que, then do the food.
10) (this one might just be personal) don't use the knives, you are too tired. Use the magimix.
there is more but i will help you.