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Ormsby House could open next year
City government can't do anything about The Ormsby House and the hotel may open next year as a new community focal point, a Chamber of Commerce luncheon audience was told Tuesday.
Supervisor Brad Bonkowski said the city hasn't got involved in the hotel-rehabilitation process in progress for about a decade because private property is involved.
Ronni Hannaman, chamber executive director, divulged the target opening date as next October, to coincide with the sesquicentennial Nevada Day celebration, yet hedged that prediction while saying the hotel will be "magnificent if and when it is ever finished."
Both were responding to an audience question about the hotel directed to Deputy City Manager Marena Works at the chamber Soup's On luncheon. The questioner said the topic came up at a recent city government town hall meeting that Works had referenced during a speech.
Works said house owner Cubix Ormsby LLC has a valid permit. Hannaman also fielded the inquiry, using a microphone she was carrying to roam among the audience so everyone could hear the questions.
"I toured it the other day," she said of the vacant and partially done hotel. She said rooms had been reduced, there is a lot of meeting space, and when completed it could prove to be "the heart of Carson City" as economic fortunes rebound for the community.
"It's coming along — slowly, unfortunately," she added, noting the hotel-rehabilitation work hasn't been easy. "Every time they opened up things, it was like another Pandora's box."
It was after those remarks that Bonkowski rose to take the microphone and say he gets asked the hotel question weekly. He said city government wouldn't do anything regarding The Ormsby House any more than it would regarding anyone's private home.
"They will finish it when it's economically viable," he said.
During her speech prior to the question-and-answer session, Works said plans for a fair event at Fuji Park Fairgrounds in Carson City next year — keyed to the state's sesquicentennial year — would go to the Board of Supervisors at the next meeting Oct. 3.
Works said she didn't know what the board might do with the fair plan, acknowledged such an event involves risks, but also quoted Mark Twain: "Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the things that you did do."
She also said if people have questions about city government, they should call City Hall for straight answers. But she cautioned some things, such as the recent "very unpleasant thing" that sparked litigation, may require discretion. She obviously was referring to a euthanasia at Animal Services of a dog, a $41,500 settlement with the owner and a lawsuit brought by an employee no longer with the city.
"It's frustrating," she said, voicing her desire to give citizens "the whole story" rather than keep things to herself while the legal system runs its course.


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72,000 Ladybugs Released in Mall of America
If you visited the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota on Earth Day, you may have noticed a few new little friends. In fact, over 70,000 of them.
To celebrate Earth Day and to form a natural pesticide to protect the plants and flowers displayed in the mall, 72,000 lady bugs were released inside the mall.
Elementary school classes were on hand to witness the release of the bugs and to take a lesson from Mother Earth.
The Mall of America released the 72,000 ladybugs as part of a larger campaign to remain "green." The mall boasts that over 60 percent of their waste is recycled, averaging over 32,000 tons of trash every year.
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Ending our reliance on fossil fuels might mean digging deeper to find alternative solutions to our global energy crisis.
Sounding Board is one person's take on a many-sided subject and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of U.S. Catholic, its editors, or the Claretians.
In the various houses I've lived in over the years, when I had to plane or sand a door to keep it from sticking I'd start, logically enough, by separating the door from the jamb by removing the hinge pins. After the shave, getting the door back on the hinges was always a challenge, especially with the awkward, heavy door. I'd lift the door vertically to align the two hinge halves and then try to hold it steadily while reaching to replace the hinge pin.
Then someone showed me a very simple trick: Lay a crowbar on the floor close to the hinge side of the doorjamb, place the bottom edge of the door on top of the crowbar, and press down on the crowbar with your foot to raise the door to the level of the hinges, push the hinge halves together, and drop in the pin. Voilà! All the years of cursing heavy doors and trying to align those hinges—with a simple lever, the back strain, pinched fingers, and the cursing all but disappeared.
This little metaphor came to me recently while following the debate on hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," the process of extracting natural gas by drilling a well vertically and then horizontally deep into the earth. Into the boreholes go enormous amounts of pressurized water, sand, and chemicals to drive out natural gas trapped in shale rock. The jury is still out on whether this can be done safely, and the long-term dangers are hard to predict. We may not know, for example, if the chemically tainted water will remain underground or begin to seep into water tables and filter into rivers and streams.
There are other, more immediate problems surfacing as well. An enormous number of tanker trucks and other vehicles are rumbling down—and crumbling—country roads that are not designed to handle the volume of traffic. The exact composition of the chemicals used in the fracking process (many are "trade secrets") is unknown, as is the safety of those chemicals, especially to human health. Furthermore, no one has decided who is held responsible if something does go wrong. Finally, we simply do not know the degree of public awareness about the socioeconomic short- and long-term benefits and costs of the processes to families, communities, and states.
The problem of climate change is well understood, even if the outcomes are not entirely certain. Fossil fuel consumption is generating greenhouse gas pollution—that is, more greenhouse gases beyond what naturally occurs to keep the planet in balance. We have to immediately slow and quickly reverse this activity or we'll likely cook the planet and generate enormous hardship for ourselves, especially for the poor and vulnerable. So what's the tool, what's the lever that we need to get the job done smarter and with less pain?
Some, including President Obama, think that one important tool is natural gas because it burns cleaner. And extracting it through fracking is all the rage in many places around the country including, and maybe especially, in Pennsylvania.
Even if this method of pulling natural gas out of the ground can be made safe, it seems that the fuel and the process are, in many ways, the same old approach. What we really need are new, but very attainable, tools. It's clear we cannot keep burning fossil fuels—even relatively clean ones like natural gas—and save the planet from harmful climate change.
Proponents of this process tout that natural gas is a bridge fuel because it does, in fact, put far less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than either coal or oil. But maybe this is just perpetuating the myth of "clean" fossil fuels. If we truly put as much time and money into exploring and developing cleaner alternatives to fossil fuel energy, could we dramatically reduce our dependency on them?
Natural gas is still a fossil fuel and, while it is definitely cleaner than coal, it still contributes to greenhouse gas pollution. So here I offer some thoughts in the hope that they contribute to an urgent and ongoing dialogue about how our society—and especially people of faith—power our lives and our economy.
Clearly there are enormous economic interests at stake, including powerful companies with out-sized political influence. Our current energy infrastructure is designed for a fossil fuel energy system: large-scale energy extraction and energy delivery; the machinery to dig and drill; the pipelines, trains, and trucks delivering these fuels. The fuels themselves are very, very good sources of energy, as they produce significant amounts of energy per unit weight. There is a reason that fossil fuels account for 80 percent of global energy needs.
So let's concede that we still need fossil fuels or our economy will collapse. But there are other tools in the toolbox that, with a level playing field, could quickly reduce the amount of carbon dioxide we're dumping into the atmosphere. If we gave these alternatives the same attention we've given to the fossil fuel industry, we could see enormous benefits including cleaner air and water, more jobs—or at least different jobs from those employed by the extractive industries—more ingenuity and creativity, and better overall health for humans, the planet, and future generations.
There are at least three important tools that we must consider as we quickly wean ourselves off fossil fuels including "cleaner" ones such as natural gas. The first, least costly, and most logical of all the tools is energy conservation. We can use a lot less energy in nearly every area of our lives: our homes, our workplaces, our transportation choices, and even what we eat. If every home sealed up leaky doors and windows, lowered the thermostat in the winter, and raised it in the summer, we could make a serious dent in the 20 percent of U.S. energy consumption dedicated to heating and cooling our homes.
Let's replace the old car, when the time comes, with a more efficient one. Better yet, dust off that bike in the basement, pump up the tires and oil the chain, and take it to the bus or train to get to work.
Buy local foods or grow some of your own food. Most of our groceries have already traveled an average of 1,500 miles before we bring them home.
Think before you buy. Our economy is driven by consumption, and so I share a well-worn fact: If everyone on the planet consumed to the degree that Americans do, we would need the natural resources of three additional Earths to sustain everyone.
The second major tool in the toolbox is renewable energy. The United States has taken great strides in this area, but we must do more, and quickly. Last year jobs in the solar industries grew by 20 percent, and 90 percent of Americans believe that we should be using more solar power. In 2012 the Misleh family proudly embraced solar with an array on our own home that is now producing about 80 percent of our annual electric energy needs. Wind and geothermal energy are also growing and show enormous promise. In many places around the world, the large electrical projects (such as hydroelectric dams and large coal-burning power plants) are taking a backseat to simple windmills or solar arrays.
The third tool in the toolbox is that of attitude. We must adopt, as Pope Francis and St. Francis of Assisi have shown us, an attitude of simplicity that reflects in our own lives the imperatives of sharing what we have, concern for the poor, and care for creation. This attitude is born out of deep prayer, honest self-assessment, personal and communal actions, and a willingness to be a voice for those on the margins who are most impacted by environmental harm.
This particular tool can be put to use today by joining a national campaign of other committed Catholics who have signed the St. Francis Pledge to Care for Creation and the Poor. More than 10,000 Catholic individuals, families, parishes, and other institutions have committed to the pledge's five elements: pray, learn, assess, act, and advocate.
The final tool that we must all embrace combines love, patience, and dialogue. My worst days are when I feel that our nation has an inability to have civil dialogue about these important matters. The "you're either with me or against me, winner take all" attitude by pundits, politicians, and even among ourselves—people within the same faith community—must give way to respectful dialogue, openness to seeing things differently, and collaboration to find common solutions.
So let's have the courage to embrace all of these tools for the sake of the planet and our children and grandchildren. We know what we must do and we have the resources today to do it. There is really no good reason to continue the reliance on fossil fuels and their dangerous effects.
And the survey says…
1. On a national level, we should be investing in:
63% – Solar, wind, and geothermal energy.
22% – Natural gas and other "clean" fossil fuel production.
13% – Nuclear energy.
13% – Off-shore drilling.
9% – Other
2. I think that climate change is a problem that requires an urgent response.
75% – Agree
18% – Disagree
7% – Other
3. The church's attitude toward fracking should be:
53% – To vocally oppose fracking because it negatively affects our environment and the people who live in that environment.
20% – To stay out of the discussion, because the church has other concerns.
6% – To do nothing, because there isn't enough information on fracking.
3% – To vocally endorse fracking, because we value the right to work and the jobs that fracking creates.
18% – Other
Representative of "other":
"Lead an open dialogue. There are Catholics on both sides of this issue with valid reasons. We need a rational, faithful discussion."
4. Fracking is necessary because it will help end our dependence on foreign oil.
15% – Agree
78% – Disagree
7% – Other
5. I think that right now, the creation of jobs outweighs any potential environmental problems with fracking.
12% – Agree
83% – Disagree
5% – Other
6. I am doing my part for energy conservation by:
59% – Keeping my thermostat lower in winter and higher in summer.
50% – Buying local food and/or growing some of my own.
44% – Insulating my house.
19% – Using my bike and public transportation whenever possible.
8% – Installing solar panels.
16% – Other
Representative of "other":
"Recycling, composting, not using chemical herbicides and pesticides, and advocating for more environmentally friendly policies."
7. I live in an area of the country that is affected by fracking.
45% – Agree
49% – Disagree
6% – Other
This article appeared in the June 2014 issue of U.S. Catholic (Vol. 79, No. 6, pages 30-33).
Results are based on survey responses from 165 USCatholic.org visitors.
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A middleweight bout between Yoel Romero (4-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) and Clifford Starks (8-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) is the latest addition to April's UFC on FOX 7 lineup.
UFC executives recently made it official.
UFC on FOX 7 takes place April 20 at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. The main card airs on FOX following prelims on FX and Facebook.
Romero vs. Starks likely will be part of the prelims.
Romero, a Cuban fighter now based out of Florida, makes his UFC debut at the event. After opening his career with four consecutive knockouts, the Olympic silver-medal wrestler signed with Strikeforce but suffered a KO loss to former champion Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante in September 2011.
He returns from a 19-month layoff to fight Starks, a former NCAA Division I wrestler. The Arizona-based fighter made his pro MMA debut in 2009 and won eight consecutive fights, which included a decision victory over Dustin Jacoby in his UFC debut. However, most recently, he suffered a submission loss to Ed Herman in early 2012 and now returns from a 14-month layoff of his own.
The latest UFC on FOX 7 card now includes:
- Champ Benson Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez – for lightweight title
- Daniel Cormier vs. Frank Mir
- Nate Diaz vs. Josh Thomson
- Matt Brown vs. Dan Hardy
- Clifford Starks vs. Yoel Romero
For more on UFC on FOX 7, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.
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Ghana is in West Africa. It borders Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north and Togo to the east. The word Ghana means "Warrior King" and is derived from the ancient Ghana Empire.
Ghana is a very friendly country, ideal for first time travellers to Africa. The people are generally very helpful and welcoming. While their laid back attitude and lack of organized tourist sights/trips can be a little annoying to begin with, before you have been there for very long you realize that it is one of the delights of this country.
Tourism in Ghana is growing very quickly, and more tour operators are seeing increased requests for Ghana as a travel destination. Ghana is also rich in gold. This is a stable country with great potential for growth though much more needs to be done in terms of its infrastructure.
There is archaeological evidence which shows that humans have lived in what is present day Ghana from about 1500 BC. Oral tradition has it that many of Ghana's current ethnic groups such as the multi-ethnic Akan, the Ga and the Ewe arrived around the 13th Century AD. However, the Dagombas are believed to be the first settlers, having been fully established by 1210 AD, before the arrival of other ethnic groups. Modern Ghanaian territory includes what was the Empire of Ashanti, one of the most influential states in sub-Saharan Africa before colonial rule.
Colonial era[edit]
Early European contact by the Portuguese, who came to Ghana in the 15th century, focused on the extensive availability of gold. By 1548, the Dutch had joined them, and built forts at Komenda and Kormantsi. Other European traders joined in by the mid 17th century, largely English, Danes and Swedes. British merchants, impressed with the gold resources in the area, named it the Gold Coast, while French merchants, impressed with the trinkets worn by the coastal people, named the area to the west "Côte d'Ivoire", or Ivory Coast. The Gold Coast was known for centuries as 'The White Man's Grave' because many of the Europeans who went there died of malaria and other tropical diseases.
After the Dutch withdrew in 1874, Britain made the Gold Coast a protectorate. Following conquest by the British in 1896, until independence in March 1957, the territory of modern Ghana excluding the Volta Region (British Togoland), was known as the Gold Coast.
Many wars occurred between the colonial powers and the various nation-states in the area and even under colonial rule the chiefs and people often resisted the policies of the British. Moves toward de-colonization intensified after World War 2 and after an intense struggle, on 6 March 1957 elected parliamentary leader Kwame Nkrumah declared Ghana as "free forever". The nation thus became the first sub-Saharan African country to regain its independence.
Modern era[edit]
Kwame Nkrumah was a champion of pan-Africanism and his popularity was a major concern for the West. It was no surprise that Nkrumah was subsequently overthrown by the military while he was abroad in February 1966. A series of subsequent coups from 1966 to 1981 ended with the ascension to power of the flamboyant Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings in 1981. These changes resulted in the suspension of the constitution in 1981 and the banning of political parties. The economy suffered a severe decline soon after, and many Ghanaians migrated to other countries.
Rawlings changed many old economic policies and the economy soon began to recover. A new constitution restoring multi-party politics was instigated in 1992, and Rawlings was elected as president then and again in 1996. In 2001 H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor was elected to office as the president of the Republic and again in 2004 marking the second time that power had been transferred from one legitimately elected leader to another, securing Ghana's status as a stable democracy. In 2009, John Atta Mills took office as president,but died in 2012.Then-Vice president John Mahama was elected in the 2012 elections but was replaced by Nana Addo Dankwah Akuffo-Addo in 2016.
There are two main seasons in Ghana, the wet and the dry seasons. Northern Ghana experiences its rainy season from March to November while the south, including the capital Accra, experiences the season from April to Mid-November.
Other destinations[edit]
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Visa requirements[edit]
Foreign nationals of the following countries can enter Ghana visa-free:
ECOWAS countries, plus Botswana, Egypt, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Singapore, Swaziland, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda and Zimbabwe
Otherwise, unless in direct airside transit through a Ghanaian airport, all other foreign nationals require a visa to enter Ghana. For information about obtaining visas for Ghana, visit the official website of the Ghana Immigration Service.
There is no such thing as a visa on arrival for Western countries. It's thus best to play it safe and get a visa in advance. The Ghanaian government's online Ghana list of embassies is out of date, but this list [3] is fairly reliable. A three-month single-entry visa costs US$60; a one-year, multiple entry visa costs $100. You must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate which will be presented to customs when entering. Malaria course essential.
If you require a visa to enter Ghana, you might be able to apply for one at a British embassy, high commission or consulate in the country where you legally reside if there is no Ghanaian embassy or consulate. For example, the British embassies/consulates in Amman [4], Bogotá [5], Helsinki [6], Hong Kong [7] and Tripoli [8] accept Ghanaian visa applications (this list is not exhaustive). British diplomatic posts charge £50 to process a Ghanaian visa application and an extra £70 if the authorities in Ghana require the visa application to be referred to them. The authorities in Ghana can also decide to charge an additional fee if they correspond with you directly.
Travellers who are staying longer than their entry visa (a maximum of 30 or 60 days are usually granted for tourists) are advised to bring their passport for visa extension to Immigration Service early and expect delays in getting their passports back. Two weeks are provided as the guideline for processing time, but this can often take much longer. Be careful about what dates are stamped in your passport. Sometimes Immigration puts a 60 day stamp on a visa for 3 months- the stamps is what counts. If you don't want to go through the hassle of Immigration Service, you may consider going to Togo and back to get a visa stamp at the border. Getting Ghanian visa in Burkina Faso
By plane[edit]
All International flights are through Kotoka International airport at Accra (ACC) [9]. Also, Kotoka International airport at Accra (ACC) is very central and there are always Airport Shuttles and lots of taxis available to connect you to other parts of the City. The recently refurbished airport is small, with a departure lounge that can become cramped when multiple flights are due for take off.
Delta Airlines serves Accra from New York City (JFK)with DAILY, i.e., everyday. This flight continues on to Liberia four times per week (Monrovia service ends 31 August 2014.) Delta discontinued its nonstop service from Atlanta to Accra. British Airways (daily) and Virgin Atlantic (5x weekly) fly from London Heathrow. KLM flies daily from Schiphol, Amsterdam. Lufthansa and Alitalia maintain daily direct flights from Frankfurt and Milan respectively, with a short stop in Lagos, Nigeria. Emirates flies daily non-stop from Dubai in the Middle East (with connections to Asia and the Far East). Ethiopian Airlines flies four weekly non-stops from Addis Ababa (with stopover, you can visit another African country). Also Egypt Air flies non-stop to Accra. Also, South African Airways flies four times a week non-stop from Johannesburg. If coming from Brazil or nearby, the flight from Rio to Luanda, Angola on Angola Airlines would be the shortest. From there, you can go non-stop to Accra. Turkish Airlines flies from İstanbul to Accra with four flights per week,since january 2012 non-stop. Royal Air Maroc also has several flights a week to Accra out of Casablanca.
The lowest fares to Ghana outside of Africa are usually from London, but that doesn't necessarily mean British Airways is the cheapest (i.e. a transfer inside continental Europe may be required). Afriqiyah Airways was one of the cheapest airlines maintaining flights to Accra, from London Gatwick via Tripoli, but flights were halted in Feb 2011 and have not yet resumed.Brussels Airlines with 2 weekly flights out of Brussels will also stop flying from 25 March 2012. TAP from Portugal also flies 4 times a week to Accra and will add an additional flight soon. Those living in North America might be able to save by getting a cheap ticket to London from their home country. (Beware that there are several separate London airports, (Gatwick Heathrow, Stansted and Luton being the main ones) and allow lots of connection time.)
Photos of the small but well run airport [10]
By train[edit]
No international rail connections exist.
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The border at Aflao with Togo is an entertaining scene. It appears very disorderly and human traffic seems to flow freely. However it is unlikely that a white person can pass through without all the formalities. The border guards are professional enough where you will not be asked for bribes. The Togolese 7-day transit visa is a lovely cheap 5,000 CFA (2011). Change your money before crossing, if you need to buy a visa. Ideally, change your money at a bank in Aflao (even better to do it in advance at a ForEx in Accra) or Lomé.
One thing to keep in mind while at the border crossings is to keep your cameras stowed in your packs; both Ghanian and Togolese border guards are sure to take your camera if they spot you snapping a photo, or at the least give you a good chiding.
The border with Cote d'Ivoire at Elubo takes less time to cross but Ivorian guards seem much more keen on the rules.
By bus[edit]
Ghana's national bus company, State Transport Corporation, runs an inter-city bus service within Ghana and to some major West African cities. A recent public-private partnership produced Metro Mass Company, which runs services within the capital city, Accra, and within other regions in Ghana.
ABC Transport [11], based in Nigeria has a daily air-conditioned bus to Lagos for about GH₵45.
Coming in from Burkina Faso, the main route is a bus from Ouaga to Bolgatonga/Tamale/Accra. Alternatively you can cross the border at Hamile (or Hamale, as it is called on the BF-side of the border). Take a bus from Bobo-Dioulasso. You have to cross the border by foot (after leaving BF, you walk some 300 meters through no-man's-land before reaching Ghana customs. Locals will be lingering around and will be looking to change money at fairly reasonable rates). Then take a Metro Mass bus to Wa (alternatively hop on a tro-tro and do the trip in stages). Be sure to taken an early bus from Bobo: if the bus has a delay, you may end up having to spend the night in Hamile. There is a place where you can get a room (10 Gh¢), the custom officers can help you find it. It is the only option in town, but is not a very nice place to say the least: It is filthy and you probably don't want to use the bathroom facilities.
By boat[edit]
Tamale to Accra can cost only GHS20
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By plane[edit]
There are scheduled domestic flights 16 times a day between Accra and Kumasi, 9 times a day between Accra and Sekondi Takoradi, 8 times a day between Accra and Tamale and 2 times a day between Accra and Sunyani. There are also filghts to destinations outside the country.
Current operating airlines are Starbow and African World Airlines. Antrak Air has temporarily suspended its services. CityLink does not exist anymore in Ghana, neither does Fly540.
There are several travel agents, both online and 'offline', but there is only one travel agent where you can book fully online and pay with European and American payment gateways: http://www.GhanaTicketService.com . Also booking on the websites of the airlines themselves is possible: http://www.flystarbow.com and http://www.flyafricaworld.com, but payment methods are limited there.
You can find here a simplified schedule of daily flights within Ghana.
By train[edit]
There are rail links between Accra, Takoradi and Kumasi however, as of October 2010, all railways have been suspended except those traveling from Accra to Nsawam (four times a day, Monday through Saturday) and from Accra to Tema (twice a day, Monday through Saturday). These are mostly used as commuter trains for residents. The railway system is being renovated, so the other routes are expected to reopen to passengers when everything is complete.
By car[edit]
Roads are variable. In Accra most are fairly good. Significant improvements are being made on the main road between Accra and Kumasi. Most of the roads outside Accra apart from the major ones are dirt tracks. The road between Techiman and Bole is particularly bad and should be avoided if possible. For travel on most roads in the North of the country a 4x4 is required, a saloon car will cope with some of them in the dry season but is not recommended.
Also it should be noted that cars with foreign registration are not allowed to circulate between 6PM and 6AM. Only Ghanaian registered vehicles are allowed on the road at this time. Non compliance can result in fines and the impounding of the vehicle for the night.
By bus[edit]
STC is the main coach company. They operate long distance domestic and international services. Probably the safest way to travel long distance, and are also pretty quick compared to other options, although even on these services breakdowns are reasonably frequent. STC operate between Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale, Cape Coast and other main cities. 'Express' or 'Air-conditioned' services are quicker and a lot more comfortable than the ordinary services and are now available on the Accra-Kumasi, Accra-Tamale, Accra-Bolgatanga routes. Buy your tickets a day in advance though, often times they will be full if you wait until the day of travel. Also, expect to pay for your luggage based upon its weight. It should rarely be over 1/3 the price of the ticket.
Several other companies also operate bus services between the major towns, these include OSA, Metrobus and Kingdom Travel, their service is marginally more reliable than tro-tros but there isn't much in it. Metrobus is by far the cheapest and best option going between Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast but not recommended for tamale due to the hassle of obtaining a ticket amongst the massive crowds seeking this destination.
The VIP bus company is now the major carrier between Accra, Kumasi, etc. Its 25ghc each way in new a/c Yutong coaches ,6 hrs with a meal stop at the excellent 'Linda Dor'. No advance tickets ,turn up and go,every 15 to 30 mins departures.
By Tro-Tro[edit]
A 'Tro-tro' is a term that covers almost any sort of vehicle that has been adapted to fit in as many people, possessions, and occasionally livestock, as possible. Tro-tros are typically old, 12-passenger VW or Mercedes-Benz vans. Similarly to 'shared' taxis, tro-tros will run along fixed routes and have fixed fares, and will rarely run with less than capacity [so be prepared to wait]. They are inexpensive (cheaper than shared taxis and STC buses) and fares should reflect distance traveled, however they have a questionable safety record and frequently breakdown. Breakdowns however are usually not too much of a problem since they will break down in a route where other tro-tro's run, so you can just grab another one. Although they generally run point to point they will usually pick and drop on route if required. They make runs within the city (i.e. Circle to Osu for GH₵.20) as well as intercity routes. They are often the only option between remote towns but are not recommended for long journeys. Tro-tros are an excellent way to meet Ghanaians, and are always great for a cultural adventure. Sometimes they will make you pay extra for luggage, and occasionally they will try to overcharge (very rarely).
If you feel like being an elite tro-tro rider, ask around for City Express, a newish service sporting the usual minivan, but with working brakes, non-stop travel, half the seats, and impressive air conditioning. It mostly runs between the larger cities along the coast, e.g., Takoradi, Accra, Aflao, et al.
By taxi[edit]
Taxis are prevalent, easy to spot,as a tourist just stand at the curb and make a small slowing down gesture with palm and arm straight down. To charter a taxi [take a drop] is more expensive than to share one [line taxi]. Prices are negotiable and almost always need to be bargained over. Always settle on a fare BEFORE getting in. Drivers often try to quote 2-3 times higher than the typical price, so don't be shy about bargaining. In Accra, Drop Taxi fares start at 2ghc up to ghc 20 for airport, allow 3ghc to 6 ghc around town.
Also be aware that drivers NEVER know actual addresses, but instead navigate by landmarks, i.e. 1st traffic light after market, or Freddies corner by Circle. Essential to have mobile, call your destination, pass phone to driver so he can be given the right directions.
Line taxis follow specific routes and stop at the same places as trotros. Local people will be pleased to make sure you get the right one. Like trotros, they always run full, sometimes squeezing 4 or 5 into the back seat before taking off, but they are about 10% the cost of private taxis.
If this is your first visit to West Africa, be prepared for very different standards of vehicle condition.
Accra and Kumasi both now have Uber. Using this app is usually considerably cheaper than even the most hard-bargained taxi fares.
English is both the official language and the lingua franca between Ghana's many peoples. English speakers will have no trouble communicating their needs anywhere in the country. Ghanaians usually speak English quite fluently, albeit with some quirks.
There over 40 distinct languages spoken in Ghana including Twi/Fante in the Ashanti and Fante regions, Ga in Greater Accra, Ewe east of Lake Volta, Dagbani, and so on. "Obruni", the Akan word for foreigner, which literally means "white man", is generally shouted at any tourist in the more heavily trafficked areas, black or white, male or female.
In the northern regions and among Ghanaian Muslims in general, the Hausa language is also used as a lingua franca.
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Historic sites
For many visitors the history of Ghana starts with the slave trade, and interaction with Europeans, but there was a long and rich history before that. Remnants of thriving civilisations can be seen in the Northern region, at both the Larabanga mosque which dates from the 15th century and the 16th century Nalerigu Defence Wall.
With the growth in power and prestige of the Ashanti Kingdom in the 17th and 19th Centuries, the capital Kumasi also grew and now contains a number of historic sights.
However the slave trade did leave its mark on Ghana, with forts built by the British, Dutch, Danish, Germans, Portuguese and Swedish dotted all along the coast. Excellent examples of these can be seen at both Cape Coast and Elmina, these forts give a glimpse of the time of slavery and a view of the last sight of Africa for thousands of people, as well as being Unesco World Heritage sites.
Ghana is blessed with an abundance of natural treasures, from beautiful beaches such as those at Kokrobite and Winneba, where you can relax with a cocktail, enjoy a stay at a beach front hotel or watch the fishermen at work. Alternatively you could take the waters inland instead, Volta Lake created by the damming of the River Volta at Akosombo in the mid 1960's to provide a source of electricity to Ghana now also provides a wonderful viewing point from the dam itself or trips out onto the lake itself or you can take a trip on the River Volta instead at Ada.
In the Ashanti region not far from Kumasi is Lake Bosumtwi, a 10.5km diameter meteor impact crater lake, which was created by a meteor strike approximately 1 million years ago, as well a being extremely picturesque the lake holds a spiritual significance to the Ashanti, whose traditional belief asserts that souls of the dead meet the god Twi at the lake.
Also inland, are two more national treasures in the form of two world renowned national parks. Kakum National Park to walk of the elevated rope bridges within the forest, with the opportunity for bird watching and butterfly and other nature spotting or to Mole National Park to enjoy a safari experience, with the chance to see Elephants, big cats and other animals on the savannah.
Both the 1st and 2nd cities of Ghana offer plenty to see and to do. Accra offers history at the historic sites, such as Independence square, the Kwame Nkrumah mausoleum and the WB Dubois Centre. Shopping in a number of markets, including Makola market in the centre of the city. Cultural treats include a number of museums and the national theatre. Outside of the city at Aburi are the extensive botantical gardens.
Kumasi offers the sights based around the history of the Ashanti, including the Manhiya Palace, the Asantehene's Palace and Okomfo Anokye Sword.
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Panafest is a cultural event, that takes place in the historic location of Cape Coast, in Ghana during July-August every two years. The festival includes performances of theatre, drama, music, poetry, dance and other genres. This beautiful festival has attracted participants from the other continents.
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Ghana cedi were redenominated in July of 2007. The new "Ghana cedi" (GHS) equals 10,000 old cedis. During the transition period of six months, the old cedi is known as "cedi", and the new cedi was known as "Ghana cedi".
Be aware that most Ghanaians still think in old currency. This can be very confusing (and costly). Ten thousand old cedis are habitually referred to as ten (or twenty, or thirty). This would, today, be one, two, or three "new" Ghana cedis. So always think whether the quoted price makes sense before buying or agreeing on a taxi fare. If in doubt ask whether this is new cedis.
US Dollars are accepted by some of the major tourist hotels, but you shouldn't rely on this. As in all West African countries, older dollar bills will be rejected by banks and Forex bureaus. If you intend to take dollar notes make sure that they are all from the 2007 series or above.
Euros, dollars and UK pounds in cash are the most useful currencies to take with you and are easily and safely changed at numerous a/c booths open to 21:00. source: XE.com
There are many Forex Bureaus in Accra, and a few in the other major cities. It is very difficult to change travelers cheques and certainly almost impossible outside Accra and Kumasi, unless you change them at a major bank. Barclays has branches in Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast, and even Tamale where you can change travelers cheques. Expect lines. VISA cards are accepted at major hotels and there are ATMs in Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast which accept VISA. Be aware that the Cape Coast cash machine is frequently empty. At the main branch of Barclays Bank in Accra you can get a cash advance on your VISA or MasterCard provided you have your passport with you.
Bargaining is very much expected in the markets. Large cities such as Accra have markets open every day, but travelers get the true flavor of the country if they have the opportunity to visit a village market on the day of the week that it is open. Most goods will be staple goods, but cloth, beads, musical instruments, bags, and even CD's are usually available.
Kente cloth, drums and wooden designs, such as masks and "sacred stools" can be found on almost any street in any tourist area in.
The Accra mall is a first class and commercial shopping centre situated on the spintex road of the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange.(www.accramall.com).
Adinkrah symbols & sacred stools[edit]
The sacred stools have traditional Adinkrah "motif" designs in them that can mean many things having to do with God, love, strength, community, and much more. Finding a guidebook which will tell you what each symbol means is advisable to prevent the possibility of buying a stool that doesn't mean what you think it is.
Gye Nyame is by far the most popular Adinkrah symbol. It means "Only God". Other popular symbols are the "Wisdom Knot" and the one with the character holding many sticks together, which cannot be broken, to symbolize the strength of community.
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Traditional food is fun to try and easy to enjoy. Fufu, the most widely served traditional dish, consists of pounded balls of yam, plantain, or cassava served with soup, and a side of goat meat or fish. Soups are typically made of groundnuts, palm nut, okra and other vegetables. "Light soup" is a tomato-based soup. Banku is a fermented corn version of the dish typically eaten with grilled tilapia fish or okra soup. Omo tuo is a version made from pounded rice, although it is only served on Sundays in many restaurants. These dishes are eaten with your hand by dipping the dough into the soup, and you are given a bowl of water with dish soap to wash before eating (note that Ghanaians eat only with their right hands). A delicious alternative to the starch-and-soup combination is red-red, a bean stew served with a side of fried plantains.
Rice dishes are also common, but not considered a "real" meal by many Ghanaians, males especially. Jollof rice is a dish as varied as its chef, but generally consists of white rice cooked with vegetables, meat pieces, spices in a tomato based sauce. Waakye (pronounced "WA-chay") is a mix of beans and rice, typically served with gari, a powder of ground cassava. Often rice dishes are served with shredded lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes on the side with a dollop of Heinz salad cream or mayonnaise.
Plantains, yams, and sweet potatoes are prepared in various ways and serve as small snacks. Kelewele, a spiced fried plantain snack, is especially delicious. Fresh fruits such as pineapple, mango, papaya, coconut, oranges, and bananas are delightful when in season and come when applicable by the bag for as little as 10 pesawas.
A great African meal in a restaurant can cost as little as GHS3.00 to GHS7.00. For instance, a lobster and shrimp dinner can cost a mere GH₵6. Many of the above dishes can also be found very cheaply at "chop stands" and from street vendors (as little as GHS1.50 to GHS2.50), although short-term travelers who are wary about possible contamination may prefer to eat at restaurants.
There are also a number of Western and Chinese style restaurants available especially in Osu, a trendy suburb of Accra.
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Drinking water from the tap is not generally considered to be safe, so choices include plastic bottled water (eg. Voltic, 1.5 litre, c. GHS1.00), boiled or filtered tap water, and "pure water" sachets. These sachets are filtered and come in 500mL portions. At least one study has suggested bottled water to be the safest choice. Although "pure water" sachets are more easily accessible and very cheaper (10 pesawas each), 2.3% of sachets tested were found to contain faecal bacteria. If you want to play it safe, stick with carbonated beverages or bottled water.
In Accra's expat visited bars, a beer will usually cost between GHS4.00 and GH₵8.00. Fruit juices GH₵1.50, water GH₵1.00 to GH₵1.50. Star and Club are two of the more popular beers served. For a more interesting and rewarding experience, visit a "spot," a bar signified by the blue and white stripes on the outside of the building. These spots are prevalent in every city and even smaller towns. They are cheaper (beer often between GH₵2.00 and GH₵4.00) and you will undoubtedly be able to meet some local Ghanaians as well as hear the newest hip-life songs.
Soft drinks such as Coke, Fanta, 7UP (called "minerals" by locals) are widely available for GH₵0.80.
Be aware that the bottles that minerals or beer is served to you in are owned by the bottling company-if you do not return it to the seller, they stand to lose GH₵0.50 -- more than you most likely paid for the drink. If you are not going to consume the drink at the "spot" or at the roadside stand, make sure you let the seller know. Often, you will be asked for a deposit which will be returned upon the return of the bottle.
Palm wine is a drink common in various parts of Africa, and is made from the sap of palm trees. It is best if you can find it somewhere where it has been freshly tapped.
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There are many wonderful places to stay in Ghana. There are many options including lavish hotels or more rustic places to stay. Cheap, decent hotel rooms can run as low as GH₵30.00. A better room can go as low as GH₵70.00, depending on the location you find yourself.
Some hotels will collect you from the airport but expect to share a mini-bus with other arrivals.
For longer stays (a few months) it is possible to rent a house. Houses for rent are advertised in local newspapers and also in those places frequented by expats - Koala supermarket, Ryan's Irish pub etc.
Ghana has three major public universities. The largest of these is the University of Ghana, located in Legon, a suburb of the capital, Accra. Other universities are located at Cape Coast (University of Cape Coast) and Kumasi (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, or "Tech"). Smaller public universities include the University of Education at Winneba, the University of Development Studies with a main campus at Tamale and several other campuses around the north, and the University of Mines and Technology in Tarkwa, Western Region. There are also several private universities and colleges, both religious and non-religious.
There are some good schools while others aren't that great. Teachers are usually very strict and respect from the students is very important.
Some travelers may consider participating in a short term formal study abroad program in Ghana (http://www.goabroad.com/study-abroad/ghana or https://www.gooverseas.com/) - topics range from the local language to familiarizing yourself with Ghana's history or economic policies. Travelers can benefit from these types of opportunities to deepen their understandings of and increasing their interaction with the Ghanaian culture and people.
A popular method of travelling around Ghana is to volunteer with the many organizations that Ghana boasts.
Stay safe[edit]
Ghana is a very safe, stable country with very low crime levels compared to many other countries.
Stay healthy[edit]
Be aware that chloroquine-resistant malaria is widespread and you must take sufficient malaria protection including mosquito avoidance, mosquito repellents, and chemical prophylaxis. Yellow fever vaccination is required for entry into the country.
It is strongly urged that a traveler request vaccinations against Hepatitis A & B, Cholera and Typhoid fever if they are planning to travel within the country.
There is a very high risk of meningitis in the northern third of Ghana which is a part of the Meningitis belt of Africa. This applies especially during the dry windy periods from December to June. A polysaccharide vaccine is available for Meningitis types A, C, Y and W135.
Although the AIDS/HIV rate is lower than other sub-Saharan African countries, do not have unprotected sex! Also you should avoid contact with still freshwater as there is a risk of schistosomiasis.
Some restaurants will approach European health standards, but be prepared to pay for this. Smaller restaurants, often called "chop bars," will likely not meet these standards.
Because of the tropical climate near the coast, travelers will need to stay hydrated. Bottled water is available everywhere. Voltic Water has been a reliable brand over the years, but do check to make sure the seal has not been broken.
For the latest traveler's health information pertaining to Ghana, including advisories and recommendations, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention destination Ghana website [27].
If you have a medical emergency this site has some resources to assist you with your emergency. [28].
Do try and pick up on respectful practice (such as not eating or offering with your left hand), but in general Ghanaians are quite accepting of tourists getting it wrong. Greetings are very important. Ghanaians are not forgiving of people who do not take time to greet others. Sometimes greetings come in the form of a salute accompanied by a "good morning" or "good afternoon". The expected response is the same (a salute with a "good morning or afternoon"). Inquiring how the person is doing is also a good idea.
The Ghanaian hand shake is a typical handshake, quickly followed by the snapping of thumb and middle finger. The technique will be introduced to you the first time you shake hands - it will take you by surprise as it involves sliding your hand down the other persons hand, taking their middle finger between your thumb and middle finger as they take your middle finger between their thumb and middle finger, then snapping your finger together as they do likewise. It is unique. Smile, make new friends, and give them a Ghanaian handshake - they will smile and nod!
Postal services can be unreliable within Ghana itself but international post, at least to and from Accra is reasonably reliable (approx 2 weeks either way to the UK for example). Mobile phone penetration is very good with over 25 million registered numbers and has good coverage even in remote areas.Essential for visitors to obtain a [cheap]new phone[from such as Freddies Corner ,5 locations incl. Tema,from ghc30] and a local SIM card from any of the 6 providers [Vodafone, MTN,GLO, Expresso, Airtel and Tigo].Phone credit sellers are everywhere and will top up for you.For laptops use USB sticks[ pay around 50 cedis for a stick with a 2GB allowance). With a recent ICT boom in the country's urban areas, you're never too far away from an internet cafe where one hour of internet access should cost GHS0.50-1.00. Many hotels also boast broadband access via wireless hotspots.


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ALGONQUIN – The Algonquin Police Department is seeking input from residents while police prepare for a meeting with state accreditation officials.
A team from the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program will arrive Nov. 28 to examine all aspects of the Algonquin Police Department's policies and procedures, management, operations and support services as the department seeks accreditation, Police Chief Russell Laine announced recently.
There will be two assessors assigned to Algonquin's assessment team: team leader, Sycamore Police Chief Don Thomas and Lt. Joseph Mitchell of the Orland Park Police Department.
The accreditation program through the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police "has helped us ensure we have the necessary policies in place to effectively realize our department's goals and objectives," Laine said.
As part of the process, members of the community are invited to offer comments to the assessment team by telephone.
The public may call 847-658-2756 between 2 and 4 p.m. Nov. 28.
Telephone comments are limited to 10 minutes each and must address the agency's ability to comply with ILEAP standards.
Copies of the standards are available at the Algonquin Police Department, 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin.
Accreditation is meant to ensure that police are upholding the highest standards of law enforcement practices, including training, procedures and policy.
Those who are unable to make telephone comments at the designated time may also contact Thomas at the Sycamore Police Department at 815-895-3435.


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Nearly seven years after first fighting in the octagon, one-time UFC veteran Mike Brown (24-6 MMA, 6-2 WEC) returns to the promotion's cage on Jan. 1.
UFC brass today officially announced that the former lightweight contender meets Brazilian featherweight Diego Nunes (15-1 MMA, 4-1 WEC) at UFC 125 in both fighters' first bout after the pending UFC-WEC merger.
The matchup was first reported earlier this month by MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com).
Featuring a lightweight title fight between current champion Frankie Edgar and top challenger Gray Maynard, "UFC 125: Resolution" takes place Jan. 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and the night's main card airs on pay-per-view.
Brown vs. Nunes is scheduled for the evening's preliminary card.
Brown, a 10-year pro who fought once for the UFC in 2004 as a lightweight, later joined the company's sister promotion, the WEC. Brown won his first four fights in his new organization, which included a featherweight title win over Urijah Faber and title defenses over Leonard Garcia and Faber. However, he then lost his belt to current champion Jose Aldo.
Since then, the American Top Team fighter has posted a 2-1 mark with stoppage wins over Anthony Morrison (WEC 46) and Cole Province (WEC 51) and a KO loss to Manny Gamburyan (WEC 48).
Meanwhile, Nunes makes his UFC debut after posting a solid 4-1 mark in the WEC. Although the Brazilian and Nova Uniao team member entered the WEC with a 11-0 mark with 11 stoppage wins, all of his WEC victories (over Province, Rafael Dias, Raphael Assuncao and Tyler Toner) have come via decision. His lone setback came a year ago when he suffered a decision loss to L.C. Davis at WEC 44.
For the latest on UFC 125 stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.
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Terrie Hall, the North Carolina woman who stars in the CDC's incredibly effective anti-smoking commercials, lost her battle with cancer on Monday.
Hall was a pivotal part of the CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, showcasing the physical consequences of her cigarette addiction, having to wear a wig, false teeth, and a scarf to cover up the hole in her throat from her voice box.
A new study conducted by the CDC found that the ads are working. It estimated that the PSAs may have prompted up to 100,000 people to quit smoking.
Hall was diagnosed with oral and throat cancer at 40. The disease spread to her brain this summer. She died at a hospital in Winston-Salem, NC (home to heavy hitter brands in the tobacco industry like Winston, Salem, Camel, Lucky Strike, Kool and Pall Mall). She was 53.
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Sarasota County plans to expand services, raise salaries and hire the equivalent of 115 employees next year. While residents will not see a property tax rate hike, increased property values will help cover the new expenses.
Despite concerns about depleting reserves, Sarasota County Commissioners on Monday approved a $1.1 billion budget, a $179.3 million increase over last year. Commissioner Christine Robinson, who has repeatedly decried the county's spending, was the lone vote against the budget plan.
But the sharp tone commissioners had over the past couple months as they discussed revenue growth and the budget shortfall projected for 2016 disappeared Monday.
Actually, the meeting had no tone at all.
There was no discussion from the public or commissioners as they took the final votes, which Robinson noted were the conclusion of nine months of discussion.
The board unanimously agreed not to change the 3.3912 millage rate after the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1. Rising property values will nonetheless add revenue for the county.
Sarasota County property values are projected to increase 4.2 percent. A resident with $200,000 in taxable value will pay about $28 more in 2014.
In August, the county sent residents a notice of the proposed millage rate. The property appraiser's office received about 1,500 more calls from concerned residents than it did last year, Administrative Director Brian Loughrey said.
The increased interest is likely because this is the first time property values have gone up in five years, he said, and people wanted to ensure the values were accurate.
The county estimates it will receive $131.4 million in property tax revenue, which will help cover departments' expenses.
One of the departments that will see a big financial change this year is public utilities, which received a significant increase in funding. County cost summaries show $179.8 million will go to utilities, a $28.3 million increase over last year's budget.
Much of that money is funds set aside for the likely purchase of private utilities provider Dolomite Utilities, Chief Financial Planning Officer Steve Botelho said.
Public utilities will account for 16.7 percent of the county's total budget. The second largest cost, the Sheriff's Office, is 8.8 percent.
Of the departments controlled by the County Commission, Transportation and Real Estate and Neighborhood Services saw the biggest percent drop in their budget allotment this year, respectively declining 21 and 17 percent. Additionally, the Operations and Maintenance Department was dissolved and absorbed by other departments, primarily Parks and Recreation.
"Lots of it was restructuring," Botelho said.
Among agencies that get county money but are overseen by elected officials -- like the tax collector, sheriff and members of the judicial system -- only the Supervisor of Elections, Kathy Dent's office, saw a funding decline. The county lowered funding for that office by 11 percent.
"This year was a slower year for her," Botelho said, and her department's budget fluctuates depending on elections.
Sarasota County OKs budget with old rate
Sarasota County plans to expand services, raise salaries and hire the equivalent of 115 employees next year. While residents will not see a property tax rate hike, increased property values will help cover the new expenses.


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Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2006 4:46 am
Post subject: Flavors: The emotional obstacle!
According to my own experience and through the experience of most of those who have done the 21 days process and who go back to eating after weeks, months or years, I think this topic is very important to all those who live or intend to live from "pranic energy".
We can?t ignore that our dependence on flavors started at our mother's breasts. The feeling of protection and our own relation to the external phase of the existence begins thereabouts?
All those who want to have this experience with ?pranic nourishment?, should to do an intense self-training in order to get himself free one from the emotional conflicts that arise with the flavor?s absence!
I knew that this possibility is a fact, but I couldn?t imagine how difficult it would be! And now I am studying all possibilities to solve this problem, which I consider
the hardest since I started this ?solar crossroads?!
I hope some sincere opinions or knowledge can help all those who would like to start this journey, but without suffering or giving up, after all the previous efforts and rewarding victories over the 21 day process!
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Post subject: JWM's book. Addictions and habits ...
Good that you mention that, as part of your experience.
In JWM's book he covers much about these questions.
The topic I am talking is about ADDICTIONS and HABITS, they are in the pages 72 and 73 in the last PDF version that I downloaded.
Those who didn't see where the free download is located, Joachim created a topic about the book, and in the first post of the topic there are different file alternatives to be downloaded. I use the pdf file.
See the download page here:
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Thank you, Arhat...
So good and very interesting considerations!
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Hi Ric, What I have personally discovered on this pranic nourishment journey is that the eating of food on one level for most people is a strong emotional addiction, just think a lot of the time we desire to eat food for no other reason other than the enjoyment of the sensation creates on out taste buds, even though the physical body may not require that food and very likely is detrimental to the bio-system and our cells. This emotional addiction has been forged over many lifetimes. We also eat just from sheer habit , because we believe we need to and in social situations where food is offered to us and we feel obliged to eat it and because ?food just happens to be there?. All these are challenges for the pranic nourisher.
I think a lot just depends on our own will power and how strongly we want to move beyond the addiction of food, Is that being in denial of taste sensation? The whole LOL can be operated on many different levels, everyone is different and has different agendas, as some of us still like to enjoy social interaction with others, inevitably food is involved in such situations and many of us may still share a once- weekly or once-monthly meals with family and/or friends for bonding and to avoid alienation from those we are close to. Once we have established a strong pranic flow through our bio-system healthily feeding every cell and have gone several months eating nothing at all or a very, very minimal amount with no detrimental effects to our health or no major weight loss and this has been entrenched and re-programmed in cellular memory (as our cells already know we can do this) then we are free from the need to eat food, and have wonderful tools at our disposal that we don?t desire to eat as we feel healthier this way, we are not polluting our body with the toxins associated with eating, should there be a famine we will be okay, hence the benefit of everyone being able to live from prana alone, we can save money on food and food related expenses if we need to budget due to a limited income, and all the benefits on the spiritual, mental, emotional levels dicussed previously ? So for me there are no hard and fast rules, the most important thing for me is ?being free from the need to eat?.
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Hi Malika?
Thank you very much for your considerations and such a fraternal answer to my questions! I agree with you in all that you wrote? But I think that what happened to me is very different than what happens to other persons s I came to know so far!
When I read your message I perceived that I had not managed to explain exactly what I intended, concerning my difficultry with "flavors".
I have never had problems with this social question that involves food and after the first week of the 21 day process I never felt hungry or desire for to eat anymore? I wasn`t needing to fight with desires!!! (Can you understand me now?!) After forty days a ?strong depression? started, increasing day by day and I couldn?t stop it! I had an insight that it was happening because unconsciously the emotions associated with the flavors were coming out of the subconscious mind.
Joachim wrote in his book: ?If you know that you can live without any food, then you are probably free of addictions to sugar, salt, nicotine, alcohol, drugs, overeating etc.?.
I disagree with that (at least in my case), because I am absolutely sure that food isn?t necessary for my perfect health and ideal weight but still I experienced that inexplicable depression! Probably the insight was correct because after experimenting some flavors, mostly salty, I stopped having that inexplicable emotional problem! But, the medication that I was taking before starting the process, after experiencing the flavors I was in need again?
But all is the same over the fantastic increased physical resistance that I have now, after finishing the 21 day process! As I wrote before, I am doing the same daily exercise of ?pranic breathing?, looking every morning at the sun and doing also the constant programming for my ?elemental being?, commanding that he gets all what I need for my perfect health from ?solar energy? and from the ?golden-white vital energy? that enter for our 7th chakra!
All is fantastic now, because I eat or drink when and what I want and immediately I command the ?body consciousness? that all what I ingest via oral, be solid or liquid, be eliminated intact and easily!
Well, now I am studying a way for LOL without problems with the depression, because before I felt myself lighter and free!
With FAITH and PERSISTENCE? all is possible, right?!
Thanks and fraternal hugs to all,
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Hmm depression
I wonder if the depression was aroused by a new upsurge of energy within the system that wasn't able to flow before, causing old untended emotions from the past to bubble up to the surface in order to be processed by the conscious mind so that the being can operate on a higher frequency of love than one could previously.
I have experienced great releases of feeling after successfully eliminating certain limiting foods from my diet. It allows the prana to flow thru the channels in an easier way. Eventually this kundalini experience comes to a blockage that needs a little more work, and the symptoms of that blockage can manifest as depression depending on the emotional issues that are involved with that blockage.
Going back to eating is a way to relieve this great upsurge of energy by giving the body a duty to perform that will require some of that energy to serve another purpose. for example 100% of your energy which is unobstructed by the task of digestion will be moving thru the chakras to remove deeper blockages, when you are experiencing inedia. But once you eat, then perhaps 40% of that energy must now go to digestion and the other 60% is moving thru the chakras trying to heal a blockage. where there is more energy to remove blockage there will be more energy experienced as disharmony wherever a blockage has not been fixed
Sounds right doesn't it?
With deep breathing pranayama and exercise, the breath can move more prana thru the channels at a quicker pace. Which makes me wonder also, if you are living a sedentary life or an active life. An active life is full of fun and love, but an idle body has no purpose and there will be no reason for the body to move energy.
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