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Idriys Allah Muhammad is an American hip hop artist from New York, USA known under the name Unique as Radasunlord or Ra Da Sunlord.Though he currently lives in Harrisburg Pa,USA, he was born in Brooklyn NY, and has traveled east to west coast from New Jersey to California.
Unique got his artist name from the ancient Egyptian sun god 'Ra' who is considered to be the creator of everything. In his youth he read about Egyptian history and 'Ra'. Unique became so attached to 'RA' that he took the name and made it his own. He switched the 'Re' to 'Ra', and changed the to da, last he changed sun god into Sunlord. It all fit his persona and style, when he performed he wore a yellow clothes to represent the sun.
Unique has always been surrounded by talented people that influenced him musically.He himself was an African drummer for 10 years, and he played seven different instruments, so music has always been a big part of his life.
One of his biggest sources of musical inspiration Come from the group the Wu - Tang Clan which consists of 3 first cousins"RZA", "GZA", ODB, On his father's side, and Ghostface Killah a cousin through marriage.
It was the RZA and GZA that inspired him to write music and rhyme.Before that he kept himself in the background making beats, watching, and learning from them, he was eventually able to make them see him. He's been on tour with Ol´Dirty Bastard, and later went on to tour with the whole Clan.He was around when RZA made his "Bobby Digital" album,and when Ghostface made "Supreme Clientele".
In 1995 Unique formed his own crew named Secret Society that consists of the members Oron Da Wicked Warrior, Ish/Blesz and Heavenly Earth Asia. Together they have recorded music, performed on stages, and have gone on tours. Unique was at the peak of his career when he was involved in a five car accident in 2003 that left him injured for life. His initial injury left him paralyzed from the neck down (medical term: quadriplegic) but since then he has worked hard, and with the help of therapy, the support of his family, and friends his injury has been reclassified. He is now paralyzed from the mid-chest down (medical term: tetraplegia or tech-Quad) which means that he has regained movement. Before the accident he modeled for Converse, American All-Star and CK1. Musically he had great successes but all that was put aside when the tragic accident occurred.
About his accident he says:
- "Since my accident it sort of changed my life in ways where I was not able to make beats and do productions for my music because the accident left me paralyze from the neck down. I was not able to make music let alone writing the music. A lot of close friends, fans, and close family told me that I still got my voice to speak therefore I can bring positive words throughout my music that can help enlighten the next person. Plus my rap group Secret Society was well known so from having to deal with the life changes and the things that I could not do I had to change and focus my mind on the things that I could do."
It was around that time that Unique started to work on his first album "Sharplikasword" that consists of songs that were recorded in 2000-2002, and was set to release in 2003 when the accident occurred. The album features his crew Secret Society and Wu artists like Prodigal Sun, 12 O´Clock and Madaam Scheez. The track "Chrome Wheelz" features the RZA. The album was recorded in RZA´s Wu - Tang studio on the west coast in Los Angeles, California. RZA also produced "chrome wheels",and "Beats Out Da Basementz".
Uniques second album "Uniques Shattered Dreamz" deals with the fact that it was going to take time and effort to continue on that path. The thing that makes the album even more special is that he doesn't speak on the accident in just one song,but in every song mixed through the album in different verses. In 2015 RadaSunlord released his third album named "Fresh Outta Rehab" the mix tape, which has a slightly different, but special approach. The album was recorded after Unique as RadaSunlord and other artists like Bagga Bones, K.P, Yung E., Blac, General Jazz, Born Unique, Ish/Blesz, Ahmad, Sharozic Locksmif, Don Twon "jitta Bug", M.Shadus, Samira Ali, Heavenly Earth Asia, Tony Tone, Shipwreck, Oron,all completed therapy at M.S.I. (Mental Studio Institution). There the artists had to work on themselves and focus their creative energy.After the therapy sessions Unique talked to all the involved artists about a album where he wanted to blend music that they grew up listening to with music that is played on the radio today. The result became the album 'Fresh Outta Rehab" the mixtape. Uniques future plans are to reach out to artists that do rock music, and mixed that with African music, hip hop, pop ect. to create a whole new style of music. He will also work hard to transform his underground label Secret Society Recordz into a major record label.
About Being Unique
How Rapper Unique crafts Life Into Lyrics
by Alicia R Thomas
You've heard his tracks on iTunes. You've seen his videos on YouTube. You've purchased his albums and admired the cover art, even learned the lyrics. Maybe you've even seen him peform. Idryis Muhammad, known as Unique, is one of the very few flourishing rappers Harrisburg can claim as it's own. He worked with artisits like 12'o'Clock, Prodigal Sun, and Rza, making music that was a mixture of rap, soul, hip-hop and R&B. "a li'l bit of everything," Unique said. He created two music videos, each at least year long projects, for the songs "Someones at the Door"and "Get off Me" both of which are now up for public view online. And even as his rap career skyrocketed, Unique stayed grounded, performing for his home community; he and the other half of his rap duo Secret Society wrote inspiring lyrics at the Harrisburg AIDS Prevention Society, using music as an educational tool to inform younger people of the risks of HIV and AIDS. Unique was swept up in the rap game, recording in four states and eight studios to put out his first album "Sharplikasword" with five of his major tracks. He started modeling for companies like Converse, American All-Star and CK1. he even went on tour with Wu Tang Forever, a member of which is a relative of his. everything he had been searching for, was finally within his reach. and he loved every second of the lifestyle that he had created for himself. Unique was on top, no doubt about it. Then, Seemingly just as all of his dreams were coming to fruition, they were shattered.
On June 28 his life changed forever. Unique was paralyzed in a car accident that took him from stardom to congestive heart failure. but his music brought him back. On the way home from a concert in North Carolina,Unique was in a gruesome five-car pile-up. He died at the scene. Somehow he was resuscitated and was taken by helicopter to a hospital. Upon arrival, Unique was hit with the aftermath of the tragedy he had just barley lived through- his doctors informed him that he would be paralyzed from the chest down for the rest of his life. He would never walk into a studio to record again; he would never pen his own rhymes, let music flow from his hands to paper. He'd never again partake in martial arts, something he had been avid about since childhood. The lifestyle he had spent years creating was torn away from him in one tragic instant. This devastating blow would be enough to make anyone else want to throw in the towel. but those who knew and loved Unique would let him do no such thing. His family stood by, including his little sister "Heavenly Earth Asia" and little brother "Bless" who were musically talented enough to bring Unique out of his shell to start at least free-styling again. His girlfriend, Yvonne- "She's my girlfriend, my wife, my life, my MacGyver,' Unique said. She sticks by his side, assisting him with anything his body won't allow him to, from getting a drink of water, to getting into bed at night. With love and support, Unique was able to get out of his post-traumatic rut and back into creating music. He found within him a drive to move forward, and moved away from the secluded self he'd become, ignoring a lot of what he heard about what he couldn't do. He was told he needed to speak up, continue using the voice that had gotten him this far in the rap game, as he said,"a quiet mouth won't get fed," and he resolved not to stay quiet, but to share his story and continue to making music.
Unique starting dictating the rhymes that filled his head. though the practice was newand a lot less personal, it led to the sae result. with help from Heavenly Earth Asia and Bles, he concocted the tracks that fill his 'Shattered Dreamz." Unique said that even though his dreams may have been shattered, his life isn't over. He's still here, and he's still got a mind bent to music, so that's what he's going to do: make music for a community that really needs it. The message behind the rap Unique writes is uplifting and inspiring, not the negative stuff of some other artisits. He said that what started as a downfall, or a step in the wrong direction, took him two steps forward; maybe for the first album "Sharplikasword" he was on his feet, but for his album "Shattered Dreamz," he's grown. Unique isn't a successful Handicapped rapper. He's successful rapper.He's done more with the burden of a disability than most rappers dream of doing without one. Through the adversity and hard times, Unique kept fighing, and he's pushed himself to an even greater success than he, or anybody else, could have imagined. 'You should enjoy the gift that Unique was able to be here to give you,' he said of himself. Listen to 'Shattered Dreamz' and you'll hear the inspiring passion that laces every one of his tracks. Unique has been on top, has hit bottom and has been dragging himself back to rap glory one track at a time. The only thing that's different is that along with the glory, he has earned respect from rappers and listeners for triumphing over a heart-wrenching circumstance and coming out of it with such impressive accomplishments and clarity. His anticipated follow-up album, called something like 'Unique's Fresh Out of Rehab," is expected to be released around 2014. His tracks are available on iTunes, Rhapsody, Traybit,and Amazon, and his music videos are up on Youtube. for more information on Unique's musical styling, or if your just looking to be inspired, go to www.facebook.com/uniqueallah36 or www.myspace.com/secretsocietyrecordz717 Secret Society Recordz Unique as ra da sunlord ,After this album with in a three year period of time to come out with the best for the best and different styles and types of sound for many different listeners .I also i have been in five different states and many of studios to try to come out right and to tell the truth Im still not happy but I also listen to the feed back that other people around me give me negative or possitive either way it comes I try to make it balance out right .Also special guest appearances by the Rza,12o'clock,and prodical sun.Rza also did the production of too tracks off the album(beatz out the basement)and(move da hitz) Ra da sunlord is the executive producer of the (sharplikasword)
Since my accident it sort of changed my life in ways where I was not able to make beats and do productions for my music because the accident left me paralyze from the neck down. I was not able to make music let alone writing the music. A lot of close friends, fans, and close family told me that I still got my voice to speak therefore I can bring positive words throughout my music that can help enlighten the next person. Pulse my rap group Secret Society was well known so from having to deal with the life changes and the things that I could not do I had to change and focus my mind on the things that I could do so throughout the time I slowly started working on my first album "Sharplikasword" which I released Sep. 23 2009, Originally that album was suppose to be released 2004. So a lot of those songs that was on that album we done in 2002 and 2003 so it's like we made the music before our own time. The music world got water down to me from the early 90's to the present so my first album I felt like it was already time for me to release it even though a lot of the music I done right after 2000 if you was to hear the song today you would think I would have worked on that song that year. So my next Album "Uniques Shattered Dreamz" it took me three years to put that together, What gave me the idea for the album was because my life changed and it was hard dealing with change so this album was basically to prove to myself that I can still accomplish something even though I wasn't physically up on my feet to put every piece together so I did what I could which was coming up with the rhymes I used some old beats I had and asked a couple of artist that I had been working with if they wanted a piece of it I also reached out some other producers to give me beats to listen to which I used 1 or 2 but mostly I used my beats. I sat down and talked to everyone that was on the album and told them I wanted to do this album because my life changed, I had a lot of dreams in my life that I wanted to accomplish with running with the Wu Tang Clan to working with CK1 and American All stars Converse doing modeling with different agency, That was my dream. So the album is basically telling my fans and people that know me Here I go again I still got the gift of gulb showing you that Unique got more game than begger's on trains so I wanted to have fun with the album and tell the truth and not lie sometimes curse words catch attention for you to wake up and hear the truth but not cursing you out or pointing out to no specific person Unique as Ra Da Sunlord I've been doing this since 95 and still going strong by the year 2014 I am going to release another Album called "Unique Fresh Outta Rehab" because I'm about go under a lot of occupational therapy, physical therapy and Whirlpool therapy to help get me back on my feet after my car accident. So Uniques Shattered Dreamz talks a lil bit about my accident things I was going through and to prove to everyone that "Unique won't stop spitting Hip Hop even when I get old like a pop rocking flip flops" My style is unknown to let yall know about my past I done shows all over P.A. and I walked with Wu Tang Clan went on tour with them when they dropped the Wu Tang Forever double cd Rza is my first Cousin Old Dirty Bastard is my First Cousin and Gza is my cousin and that gave me a lot of exposure to the rap world locally in 1999 I performed in Harrisburg P.A. at the African Family Festival ,2009 I performed at the Arts Festival on front st in Harrisburg P.A. I have done a few talent shows like bridge the Gap, John Harris High school, and Camp Curtain. and in 1998 I had my first video broadcasted out of York P.A. called "Blow up Tv" So it's like really now I'm trying to get myself out there looking for a record deal or a chance to further this dream that I thought was shattered.
unique as Ra da sunlord aggressive style of rapping was only to show his mc,mic abilities down below is more articles about Secret Society shows
we have donor RAPPERS TO BE AT FAIR JUST FOR HEALTH OF IT JEFF MCGAW PATRIOT NEWS THEY SOUND LIKE PUBLIC ENEMY- THEY SING ABOUT PUBLIC HEALTH. THEY ARE Idriys Muhammad (Ee-driss),OR AS HE PREFERS,"RA –DA SUNLORD," AND TAJI ABDULLAH, ALSO KNOWN AS "ORON DA WICKED WARRIOR"-TWO HALVES OF THE HARRISBURG-BASED RAP DUO KNOWN AS SECRET SOCIETY-AND THEY ARE COMING TO A PUBLIC HEALTH FAIR NEAR YOU. THE DUO AGES 19 AND 20, RESPECTIVELY, ALONG WITH MUHAMMAD'S BROTHER AND PRODUCER, ISHMAEL "APOCALYPSE" MUHAMMAD, 17, WILL PERFORM THEIR LATEST WORK, "GET YOUR SHOTS," AT THE BE WISE IMMUNIZE HEALTH FAIR," BEING HELD FROM 3 TO 7PM TODAY AT ROWLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL, AT 842 DERRY ST. THE HOPE IS THAT THESE BUDDING RAPPERS, THROUGH THE MUSIC THAT THEY HOPE WILL MAKE THEM AS WELL KNOWN AS THE RAP GROUP PUBLIC ENEMY WILL CONVEY THE IMPORTANCE OF VACCINES IN PROTECTING AGAINST A HOST OF POTENTIALLY DAMAGING DISEASES FROM MEASLES AND MUMPS TO INFLUENZA AND HEPATITIS B. THEY'LL ATTEMPT TO DO IT WITH A THUMPING BACK BEAT, AND LYRICS INSPIRED BY A WEB SITE ABOUT VACCINES AND VARIOUS FORMS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE. " GET ALL YOUR SHOTS FROM A TO Z / NEPHEW FELL OFF THE BIKE AND SCRAPED HIS KNEE/ CHICKEN POX SPREAD EASY/ SNEEZE AND COUGHING CONTAMINATED/ LIVER DAMAGE THREE SHOTS TO PREVENT IT/ BE WISE AND IMMUNIZE SO YOU WOULDN'T GET IT IF SECRET SOCIETY SAID IT…" OF THE ROUGHLY 8,200 STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT, SAID WILLIE BREEZE, HEALTH COORDINATOR FOR THE HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT, AT LEAST 1,000 OR MORE PROBABLY NEED ALL OF THOSE SHOTS." ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A SECOND DOSE OF THE MEASLES , MUMPS, AND RUBELLA VACCINE," SHE SAID, AND HEPATITIS B SHOTS WILL BE REQUIRED NEXT YEAR. HIRING THE RAPPERS WAS A SHOT WORTH TAKING, BREEZE SAID," I REALLY WANT TO GET THE MESSAGE TO THE CHILDREN THAT THEY REALLY NEED TO GET THEIR SHOTS. BREEZE HOPES THE FAIR'S THREE ON THREE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AND OTHER EVENTS WILL ALSO HELP DRAW STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS. THOUGH NOT A HUGE RAP FAN , BREEZE ADMITTED THAT IN A PREVIEW PERFORMANCE HELD AT JOHN HARRIS HIGHSCHOOL LAST WEEK, RA-DA SUNLORD AND ORON DA WICKED WARRIOR CONNECTED WITH STUDENTS ON A LEVEL THAT GUYS WITH BOW TIES AND MEDICAL SCHOOL DEGREES MIGHT NOT CONCIEVE. "THEY HELD THEIR ATTENTION ," BREEZE SAID. THE STUDENTS"LIKED THE BEAT AND IT DREW THEM INTO WHERE WE WERE SO THAT WE COULD TALK TO THEM, SO FROM THAT PERSPECTIVE IT WAS SUCCESSFUL." THE HEALTH FAIR WILL NOT BE THE GROUPS FIRST FORAY INTO HEALTH AND MEDICINE RAP-OR WHAT OTHERWISE MIGHT BE DESCRIBED AS CHICKEN-SOUP HIP-HOP. LAST SEPTEMBER , AT AN AIDS CONFERENCE AT HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SECRET SOCIETY PERFORMED TWO ORIGINAL SONGS – "BOBBY RICHARDSON" AND " RESPECT YOURSELF" – THAT DELVE INTO THE PERILS OF UNPROTECTED SEX, AND THE RESULTING HORROR OF AIDS.
ON JULY 28,1999, THE DUO PERFORMED AN ORIGINAL SONG ABOUT THE DANGERS OF LEAD PAINT AT A CITY SPONSORED FUNCTION HELD IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL LEAD AWARENESS WEEK . A FOLDER STUFFED WITH NEWSPAPER CLIPS AND PICTURES CONTAINS THE LETTER OF THANKS THEY RECEIVED FROM HARRISBURG MAYOR STEPHEN R. REED. "THE MAYOR IS DELIGHTED TO HEAR OF THEIR SUCCESS," SAID REED'S SPOKESMAN, RANDY KING. " THE MAYOR FELT UPON HEARING THEM FOR THE FIRST TIME THAT THEY HAD GREAT POTENTIAL FOR SUCCESS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY." WE TRY TO STAY ON THE POSITIVE OF THINGS," MUHAMMAD SAID. "WERE TRYING TO SEND OUT MESSAGES. KEEP POSITIVE. STAY OFF THE STREET. WATCH THE NEGATIVE. DON'T BE OUT HERE HAVING WILD, CRAZY SEX. WATCH YOUR CHILDREN. The mission is awareness. not just knowing or being informed, but really making people aware - understanding the potential impact, realizing the personal affect, connection, or danger - that's the level of awareness HAPS (Harrisburg AIDS Prevent Society) is shooting for. As a matter of fact, if the hair on the back of your neck stands up when you hear it, That is the intention! " I don't know what to do! I'm trying everything I can to reach ya'll! But ya'll don't wanna hear me! you must think this is a game. This is No game! This is No game! That's the bottom line and final call in a song called "The Plague", contributed by local rap group Gravel Group to the upcoming HIV/AIDS awareness initiative CD, slated to be released in late June/ early July. HAPS, a cooperative group comprised of members of local groups Gravel Ground and Secret Society, welcomed the opportunity to team up with Ngozi inc. and Metro Arts to hit Harrisburg's 10 to 16 - year-old Hip Hop fans right where it counts- between the ears- with rap lyrics, appealing chorus verses, and head bobbing beats. Each group came to the table with their own creations to be approved, performed, and recorded for distribution their target audience. The young men involved, all between the ages of 17 and 21, are prime candidates to serve as role models to their peers, as well as the youth of Harrisburg. The City of Harrisburg's AIDS/HIV statistics show that, particularly in the African American community, many young men aren't living beyond the age of 25. "We don't need a focus group, we need a group that is focused" said one person at the early drawing board of the project. Along the progress of the project, HAPS members have proven that they are not only focused on the CD project, but also on the long term commitment to raise this kind of AIDS/HIV awareness. Bob Welsh of Metro Arts, for one ,was impressed with the engagement of the group - How they talked about all aspects of the terrifying statistics, and how they hoped they could influence people to be more responsible. The seriousness of HApS group is evident by the inclusion of so many hard facts and statistics in the lyrics. They had to attend a workshop and do some home work to have the proper back ground info for this project. As Secret Society's Taji Abdullah(a.k.a Oron the Wicked Warrior) learned, the accuracy of those hard-core facts was critical, as reviewers from the Greater Harrisburg Foundation inspected inspired by the statistic that reports that one out of five African American males in the city of Harrisburg is infected with an STD or STI, sexually Transmitted Disease or Sexually transmitted Infectious Disease. " There's a message in the chorus, a message in the lyrics…" says Idriys." It's straight, clean, to the point…no cursing' " He says. Obviously confident with the project and their skills, members of Secret Society bring their own unique strengths to the table. Abdullah says he's surrounded by kids, which helps him stay young at heart and young in spirit, gives him the edge to "know what kids like" Idriys calls this a "unity project " as he worked with his cousin, Rza of Wu Tang Clan, to create the beats. The group's Ishmael Muhammad (a.k.a Apocalipz) brings his perspective of "there are different styles of Hip Hop", - an important consideration, since the HAPS project target the young HIP HOP fans of the city. As an artist Ishmael sees this particular projects as a way to show the public that we (Secret Society) can do more - expand [in collaboration with other artist.] " He also credits his mother Rafiyqa Muhammad of Ngozi inc. - with getting them though this point ( in the recording studio.) " We put secret Society in her hands far a minute" he says, " With out her, we probably wouldn't be here". Bringing a slightly different perspective to the project,
poet Gina Edwards was called on to contribute to HAPS CD. Edwards material is hard hitting, especially when she speaks in the voice of AIDS, threating, " If I don't get you on the first try, I'll get you on the next." Obviously, HAPS, as a group, has pulled out all the stops and removed the candy flavoring from the facts for this critical lesson. As a mother of two children , Edwards says, " with children, we tend to sugar-coat things. We tell them, if you do it, OK if you don't, OK – your young". But in this case , it's a matter of life or death, which calls for a more direct approach, Edwards, for one , intends to use HAPS CD as a teaching tool for her own children. Even though her position in the HAPS circle is unique, Edwards didn't want to come into the project as the older person. she sat back, watched with respect for the younger men's rap and musical skills, and waited for them to ask her opinion - an opinion she knows they appreciate. being invited to join the project was " an honor to me " she says. Of course, the most critical aspect of the HAPS project is the impact to the target audience. The truest measurement will be future AIDS/HIV statistics, but on a more immediate basis…
Mode Magazine An article by: Lisa Hummel June, 1999 If you attend the 9th annual African Family Festival, you'll have the opportunity to catch Secret Society in action. Secret Society is Harrisburg's answer to the rap industry, a genre that's been making an impact on the music scene since acts like the Sugar hill Gang ,and Grandmaster Flash, and the Furious Five began recording in the late 1970's and early 1980's. Together for two years, Ra Sunlord and Oron the Wicked Warrior joined forces after spending time in numerous other groups in the Harrisburg area. Although they grew up "right around the corner" from eachother, it never occur to the duo to perform together until they heard each other's work ,reevaluated their exsisting situations and, according to Ra, decided they were " better off collaborating ourselves." Only 19 and already rapping for 10 years, Ra and his partner, Oron, have spent 2 years positioning themselves as newcomers in the rap industry. With a little luck and a lot of hard work, the two have found themselves working hands- on with one of rap music biggest and most influential acts, the Wu Tang Clan. The Wu tang Clan, formed by 10 artists who perform and act as heads of their own record label, Razor sharp Records, has been a part of the music industry since their break through album was released in 1993, and , as luck would have it, one of the most prominent members of the group, the Rza, is Ra's cousin - a connection that serves as a doorway from the Harrisburg scene to the rap world at large. Ra, who has had the privoilege of touring with the Wu Tang Clan for the past five years, has taken the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the rap industry. Acting as a sort of jack-of -all-trades, Ra has been The Clan's body guard and assistant, among other titles. Although he's sure to emphasize that working on tour takes a lot of time and energy and is not "all fun", he has met enough people and music insiders during those experiences to know that a recording career is the one for him. According to him rapping has become such a passion for the duo not only because of their love for the industry, but also because it is - first and for most - "their hobby" Right now, Secret Society is hard at work developing a video, recording tracks for a Greater Harrisburg Foundation CD and honing their skills by performing as much as they can. The performance at the Festival will be the groups second and, from all accounts, is expected to be a successful one. Last year, the duo performed in front of 17,000 people and with an approving audience base in the area such as that and a connection to the rap industry, it might not be long before we can catch Secret Society traveling the world on a tour of their own.
One on one Interview with Unique as Ra Da Sunlord about Secret Society future plans Daisha Daiwu Hunter I GOT A CHANCE TO RELAX A SATURDAY IN THE BURG WITH IDRIYS ALLAH MUHAMMAD. UNIQUE OR RA- THE SUN LORD ARE HIS OTHER TITLES. "BACK IN SCHOOL I WAS ALWAYS BEING TAUGHT ABOUT EGYPTIANS,LIKE PEOPLE WHO WAS HERE BEFORE US,PEOPLE WHO WERE HERE BEFORE CHRIST. "UNIQUE," THAT WAS JUST A METHOD I GOT LIKE FIVE YEARS AGO. IT WAS A STYLE I GOT FOR MYSELF. MY WHOLE DIFFERENT PERSONALITY AND APPROACH IS SOMETHING AMAZING," SHINES RA-SUN ABOUT THE ORIGIN OF THE NAMES HE'S CHOSEN. HE IS 50% OF SECRET SOCIETY, A LOCAL RAP GROUP, ALONG WITH ORON DA WICKED WARRIOR. "ORON AND RA COLLABORATIONS- WHEN WE COLLABORATE ON A TRACK, DAT SHIT IS DEADLY. WE ARE LIKE SILENT NINJAS EVERYTHING IS ON the LOW /LOW. RA-SUN EXPLAINS," SECRET SOCIETY BASICALLY CAME FROM MIND MATTERS,LIKE THEY SAY 'TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE' SO ITS LIKE THIS WASN'T A ONE MAN THOUGHT. IT DIDN'T COME OVER NIGHT IT TOOK A WHILE FOR THIS TO COME TOGETHER. FIRST WE HAD TO GET US TOGETHER, NAH MEAN? WE COULDN'T JUST COME OUT LIKE EVERYBODY WHO WANTED TO RAP,JUST TO RAP. JUST TO BE PUT OUT THERE THAN BEFORE YOU KNOW 'WHERE THEY AT? ITS LIKE SECRET SOCIETY, WE BASICALLY LIKE TO KEEP THINGS A SECRET. ITS LIKE A SOCIETY BECAUSE WE ROLE AS A SOCIETY CLICK." RA-SUN, NOW 19 YEARS OLD, IS THE SECOND OLDEST SON, BUT THE FIFTH OF TEN CHILDREN. HE IS A CLOSE RELATIVE OF THE WU-TANG CLAN-(RZA, GHOSTFACE,KILLARMY,AND OL'DIRTY BASTARD). HIS AUNT ALWAYS TOLD HIM,"YOU KNOW YOU HAVE A RAP GROUP OUT THAT ARE YOUR COUSINS.HE DIDNT KNOW THEM AS BIG ARTISTS, HE JUST KNEW THEM AS FAMILY. RA STATES " I KNEW MY COUSINS, BUT WHEN THEY ACTUALLY CAME OUT AS WU-TANG THE GROUP, I DIDN'T HAVE ANY IDEA THAT THEY WERE MY SAME RELATIVES,UNTIL I ACTUALLY LOOKED AT A POSTER AND WAS LIKE 'OH SHIT,THESE ARE MY COUSINS!" A LOT OF HIS GUIDANCE COMES FROM RZA AND FAMILY ON DIFFERENT BUSINESS ISSUES. BROOKLYN,NY WAS HIS BIRTHPLACE BUT HBG,PA IS WHERE RA-SUN WAS RAISED." I TRAVELED STATE TO STATE,LAND TO LAND,CLAN TO CLAN , MET PEOPLE. I STARTED GETTING ON THE ROAD WHEN I WAS FOURTEEN, SO THAT WAS REALLY LIKE A YOUNG AGE." HE WAS NINE YEARS OLD WHEN HE FIRST STARTED RAPPING AND FIRST RECORDED A SONG WITH HIS YOUNGER BROTHER CALLED "THE CHIEF". FUTURE PLANS FOR UNIQUE ARE TO START A LOCAL RECORD LABEL, "ORON AND RA COLLABORATIONS'. RA-SUN WANTS TO COME OUT WITH HIS ALBUM OF 22 TRACKS FEATURING ARTISTS LIKE METHOD MAN,DMX,RZA,AND OL' DIRTY BASTARD ETC.-"HE'S A CRAZY CAT IN PERSON." SECRET SOCIETY ISN'T ABOUT THE VIOLENCE EITHER NO DRUGS AND NOT A LOT OF PROFANITY AT THE SAME TIME WERE HITTIN YA'LL WIT KNOWLEDGE AND ENTERTAINMENT,"RA SAYS. "BASICALLY , I WANT TO SEE EVERYTHING. I ONLY LIVE ONE LIFE SO ITS LIKE WHY NOT ENJOY IT? DO WHAT I CAN DO SEE WHAT I CAN SEE, LEARN WHAT I CAN LEARN AND MEET LOTS OF PEOPLE," RA PLANS TO ACHIEVE MANY GOALS FROM HIS FUTURE TRAVELS. WE CAN LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING AND LEARNING MORE ABOUT SECRET SOCIETY IN THE NEAR FUTURE. RA SHINES, "COME SEE US JUNE 27,1999 AT THE AFRICAN FESTIVAL,RESERVOIR PARK-HARRISBURG,PA." WRITTEN BY DAISHA "DAIWU"HUNTER PEACE TO ALL…$$
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Articulated trucks designed for sale in higher regulated territories are equipped with the Cat Clean Emissions Module (CEM). This aftertreatment system includes a diesel particulate filter that can automatically regenerate (remove accumulated soot) without operator intervention or work cycle disruption. The fully integrated Cat CEM also includes a selective catalytic reduction system and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank, with the DEF tank being easily accessed from ground level.
The new Cat CX38 High Density Power Shift transmission used in the C Series trucks has nine forward speeds, two reverse speeds, and a number of electronic features that enhance overall performance and productivity:
Electronic Clutch Pressure Control, for example, modulates transmission-clutch engagement for smooth shifting and extended component life, and the Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Strategy feature is aimed at optimizing gear selection in all operating situations for efficient performance and fuel economy.
Shift Torque Management, combined with the improved Shift Control Logic feature, maintains consistent torque flow though the transmission during gear-range changes, provides automatic shift selection tailored to machine operation, and automatically downshifts for acceleration. Part Throttle Shifting allows shifting at lower engine speeds, resulting in improved fuel efficiency, quieter operation, and easier low-speed maneuvering.
As the new C Series trucks, with permanent six-wheel drive, encounter changing terrain and underfoot conditions, the Automatic Traction Control feature adjusts the level of engagement for the clutch locks in the inter-axle differential and in the three axle differentials. The system makes these adjustments while the machine is moving and does not require operator intervention. The system maintains optimum traction for steady production, relieves the operator of manually engaging the system, saves fuel by proportionally applying the locks based on operating conditions, and does not hinder tight-maneuver steering.
Retarding control for the C Series models can now be set to fully automatic, in addition to manual control. In automatic mode, the machine manages retarding through a combination of engine brake, gear selection, and service-brake application without operator intervention. The automatic system is available for both forward and reverse operations, and the manual system provides two levels of engagement for more experienced operators.
Other features that contribute to the overall efficiency and ease of operation include the Hill Assist system, which facilitates stopping and starting on grades, and the Waiting Brake system, which temporarily applies the service brakes during pauses in the work cycle, whether waiting at the loading or dumping site or delays from site congestion.
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"Let's do the interview."
I've barely said hello to Brian Wilson, trying to ease into a telephone conversation I've approached with anticipation and a measure of unease. But he is clearly raring to go.
This is a bit of a surprise. Wilson, of course, is the man who wrote and arranged the great Beach Boys songs, from "Surfin' USA" to "California Girls" to "Good Vibrations" and dozens more. But anyone familiar with the band's history also knows that the stress from trying to top those successes—along with strife among the Beach Boys and Wilson's own drug abuse—triggered a major emotional and psychological breakdown that kept Wilson out of the public eye for many years.
He began to re-emerge with a pair of uneven solo albums in 1988 and 1998, which offered welcome but intermittent glimpses of Wilson's surviving musical gifts. Even after he began a schedule of rapturously received occasional live shows, there were few hints of the minor miracle he would deliver in 2004, the completion of the long-lost Smile album, his ambitious, aborted follow-up to "Good Vibrations." Wilson even toured extensively behind it, with a large, impressively skilled and attentively supporting band surrounding him onstage. Yet the big, affable guy at center stage seemed at times to be confused and tentative, carried by the other musicians more than leading them.
I wonder if—or how much—that has changed in the intervening seven years. So we open with a softball question about what's happening in the studio where I've reached him.
"We're working on some stuff in Chicago now," he answers forthrightly. "Some songs, some tracks." No further details follow.
Turning to his current tour, which stops at the Uptown Theatre in Napa on Aug. 25, I ask Wilson if he is now enjoying performing.
"I don't know about enjoying it.
I have a lot of fun," he answers. "The travel part of it is OK now. It was pretty rough before, but it's getting better."I've gotten myself together; I'm more into it now."
It must be a challenge, I offer, to assemble a set list from all the hits, album tracks, oldies and new material in his catalogue.
"Oh no, that's the easiest part of all," he replies. "The hard part is doing the songs. The easy part is deciding which ones we want to do."
Why is performing them hard?
"It's not hard," he snorts. "It's just an experience."
He's more forthcoming about his most recent release, Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin, an unlikely but intriguing merger that he says was instigated by the late composer's heirs.
"They came to me and said, 'Brian, would you like to do an album called Wilson Sings Gershwin?' I said I sure would, yes absolutely. So we learned 14 songs and we went in the studio and we cut 'em all. We tried to make a Beach BoyGershwin combination."
The set includes two songs that Wilson developed from among Gershwin's 104 unfinished sketches. "We narrowed it down to just two songs, and we wrote two songs around his chord patterns," he explains. "We wrote melodies and words to his chord patterns." (Frequent collaborator Scott Bennett provided the lyrics.)
It was an ideal fit for his usual composing method: "Well, first comes the chords, then the melody, then the words." But those soaring signature harmonies, he reveals, come bit by bit. "I hear it bar by bar. I can't hear it all in my head."
The interview is over in under nine minutes, the questions answered willingly but briefly, with virtually no depth or reflection.
It's clear from his latest recordings that Wilson's musical gifts remain accessible and vital. He justifiably retains pride and takes pleasure in his classic tunes, readily identifying "God Only Knows" as his favorite Beach Boys song.
But when I ask, why that one?
"I don't know," he shrugs. "I just like the sound."
Brian Wilson performs Thursday, Aug. 25, at the Uptown Theatre. 1350 Third St., Napa. 8pm. $65-$75. 707.259.0123. www.uptowntheatrenapa.com.


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Posted on 31 December 2012, 4:11
We had enough, quite enough snobbery in this world without exporting it to the hereafter.[1]
Rick Riordan, Author (1964 - )
Snobbery! I love the word! Merriam-Webster defines snobbery as Snobbish conduct or character and Snobbish: being or characteristic of a person who has an offensive air of superiority and tends to ignore or disdain anyone regarded as inferior. [2]
It has been my clinical and personal experience that those individuals, who are snobbish in their behavior, typically have difficulty with change. Looking down upon others throws up a barrier which says, I will continue to see my own ideas as superior, because I dont want to be challenged to change.
Snobbery serves a purpose. Simply put, if you come to me with an idea, lifestyle, religion, experience or concept which forces me to re-evaluate my position, beliefs, faith or creed, chances are one of my first reactions will be fear, laced with a good dose of anxiety. These are very uncomfortable emotions. Many of us become extremely uneasy when confronted with opposing ideas. Wanting to stay emotionally within our own comfort zone, we can fight like a warrior. In doing so, snobbery might be one of our weapons of choice.
For me my own emotional comfort zone is sort of like the secure feeling I get when curled up on my Victorian couch. After a rough day at the office, my afghan comforts me as I snuggle up on my pretty sofa. Enjoying the warmth of a roaring fire in the fireplace the sensation reminds me of a mothers hug. At that moment not only do I feel safe and protected, but in control of my surroundings. All is right within my world. If someone were to say to me, That chaise longue of yours is a horrible color! with much snobbery I might reply, Well, you just dont appreciate fine antiques! Id need to protect my comfort zone!
Anytime we experience a change in our emotional zone we will feel dis-ease. If we are rigid in temperament we may then fight this emotional, intellectual, physical or spiritual change with everything we have. In doing so we may even degrade the ideas, beliefs, needs or desires of others, especially those challenging us. Empowering ourselves with a sense of superiority or snobbery, we then fool ourselves into believing any opposing changes presented to us are unnecessary or not worthy of our attention. Sadly, such stubborn behavior not only hurts us, but can hurt others. Such obstinate inflexibility is especially true in much of the healthcare, mental health and clergy industry.
For the last 30 years I have been investigating the Departing Visions of the dying and those who love them. For decades, Ive listen to my therapy clients share how they were visited by a departing loved one in a dream, or an a wake vision, shortly before a passing. Those at the bedside of the physically dying have reported watching a vapor, light, cloud, mist, or fog leave the physical body at the moment of death. I have also been at the bedside of those in the process of passing. As they carried on animated conversations with invisible deceased relatives and friends, angels and religious icons, Ive seen how medical caregivers, mental health workers and the clergy react. Many of these caregivers continue to look for traditional explanations for the Departing Vision experience.
We must look at how death and dying is currently dealt with in our society. When faced with our own physical mortality fear can override all thinking. Denial and avoidance become dysfunctional coping skills. Once illness or old age sets in banishment to hospitals and nursing homes can take place. In centuries past, the sick and elderly continued to be part of the family system until physical death. Fear of aging and dying was a not an overwhelming societal issue.
Today, when loss occurs with the passing of a loved one, this sets the stage for depression and addiction to alcohol, prescription medications, work, food and more for the living. I see it in my office weekly. Western society has taught us to cut grieving short. In spite of this our feelings of loss stay with us. The emotions are then buried and healing cant happen.
Release from the physical body was once seen as a spiritual occasion, but over the past decades, death and dying has become a very antiseptic event. This change in perception has greatly contributed to our current, overwhelming sense of age and death phobia. Because of this, over the next several months I will be addressing how our healthcare institutions react to the Departing Vision.
With this in mind, lets start with the medical community.
For our great-grandparents Departing Visions were part of the societal landscape and this eased grief for both the physically dying and the living. If a physician was attending a dying patient who was having Departing Visions, such experiences would be validated. The physician would know the patient was being greeted by deceased loved ones and this information would then be shared with the family. Being exposed to physical death and the accompanying Departing Visions took the edge off grief. Along with this, the fear of physical mortality was lessened. With each subsequent passing, the lesson learned was this; physical death isnt the end. Sadly today, afterlife encounters are dismissed by most medical caregivers. Antiseptic, traditional dogmatic science has pushed spirituality out the door. To make my point, I recently came across this:
American experts have explained the nature of visions before death. Dr. Lahmir Chawla
(George Washington University medical center)
think(s) that the dying vision (is) caused by a wave of electrical activity in the brain when the brain lacks oxygen
. As the oxygen level in blood drops and blood flow slows down, brain cells produce
(a last) electric pulse. This process begins in one part of the brain and the cascade extends beyond that and can cause sensory sensation in humans. [3]
The author then states this lack of oxygen creates the sensation of being out of the body, seeing a tunnel and reporting visions of God. After reading this I thought to myself, Should I scream now or later?
Physicians often attribute these visions to a dying brain, oxygen deprivation, medication, and illness. The above investigation, based on just 7 patients, was one more example of traditional medicine looking for a traditional explanation for these experiences. Interestingly researchers have disproven the lack of oxygen theory in several studies on Departing Visions. In my latest books Heavenly Hugs: Support, and Hope from the Afterlife (2012) and A Glimpse of Heaven: The Remarkable World of Spiritually Transformative Experiences (2012) I go into this in depth.
Though many physicians attribute Departing Vision encounters to hallucinations, wishful thinking, stress or biological factors, how do they respond to peers who report similar spiritual experiences?
Once skeptical Harvard neurosurgeon Eben Alexander published his fantastic Near Death Experience account last year in the bestselling book titled, Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife. Aside from a heavenly excursion into the afterlife, Alexander also reported meeting a sister he never knew. Adopted as an infant, the neurosurgeon had no idea his spiritual guide during his NDE was his deceased biological sister.
Once he recovered from the meningitis responsible for his brush with death, he saw a picture of her and learned her true identity. One would think a Harvard neurosurgeon would give professional credence to afterlife experiences in general, but not so says known skeptic blogger and author Paul Raeburn. In a blog picked up by The Huffington Post, Raeburn says this;
I strongly object to Alexander's, and Newsweek/Beast's and Simon & Schuster's collusion in dressing this up as scientific evidence for heaven, golden-locked lasses, and out-of-body experiences. There is nothing scientific about Alexander's claims or his proof." We are all demeaned, and our national conversation is demeaned, by people who promote this kind of thing as science.
This is religious belief; nothing else.[4]
In my own writings which have explored sophisticated, scientifically based research into the Departing Vision experience, Ive found results from Ireland, England, Holland, Italy, the U.S. and more confirming Alexanders account. Sadly, writers like Raeburn, who also reports to be a scientist, carry a lot of weight with traditional medical professionals. The mainstream media is quick to latch on to such individuals, using them as experts to dispute personal spiritual experiences like Near Death Experiences, After Death Communications, Departing Visions, precognition and other afterlife encounters. In reviewing Raeburns publications I found many of his writings in numerous prestigious publications. When I see closed mindedness like this Im always tempted to send out accounts like the following group Departing Vision involving a team of surgeons.
Stunned surgeons watch dying mans soul leave his body during operation
StockholmA team of surgeons, struggling feverishly in a futile effort to save the life of a plane crash victim watched in stunned amazement as the mans soul departed his lifeless body!
The incredible drama which offers irrefutable proof of life after death, unfolded in a Swedish hospital.
And the vapor-like specter that rose from the victims mangled body was seen by three famous surgeons, an anesthesiologist, six nurses and four technicians.
Everything happened so suddenly and quickly that I sometimes wonder if I just imagined it, said Dr. Jan Lundquist, the anesthesiologist told reporters.
But I didnt just imagine it. We all saw ita dazzling misty-blue light that came right out of the body. It floated upward and then just seemed to dissolve like a stream into nothing.
I wasnt surprised at all that the patient died. He was in a terrible state. The surgeons did everything they could. But even as they worked, I knew we were losing him.
Suddenly every vital sign ceased. All life signs just stopped. There was just a deep, hollow, moaning sound and I looked up to tell the surgeon that out patient was gone.
Thats when I saw an incredible shimmering light.
Right before our eyes that glowing vapor rose. Somehow I was watching the soul leave the mortal remains of the man who lay before me.
Dr. Ulta Jurgenson, one of the three surgeons who also witnessed the miracle, said she tried to find some other explanation for what she saw.
But she said she is now convinced the misty phantom that rose before her eyes could only have been the dead mans soul.
I have been an atheist all my adult life, the 53 year old surgeon said. I have never believed in God or the hereafter.
But now Im not so sure. All I know is that I saw something that I cannot explain rise up out of the body of a dead man.
Nurses and physicians all watch as a dazzling misty blue light leaves the body of a patient they are trying to save. Even those who are nonbelievers now find themselves questioning life after death.
For those of us who have witnessed a departing vision, we know we are changed forever. Experiencing any sort of afterlife encounter can tear down any misconceptions we have about the continuation of life. Such experiences force us to not only re-evaluate our spiritual beliefs, but every aspect of our lives. We now have a new paradigm for living life. Materialism takes a back seat to deeds of service and further spiritual exploration. [5]
When it comes to the dying process, traditional medical caretakers have a lot to learn. Many physicians and nurses believe they totally understand the psychological and physiological process of dying, but with new research into nonlocal consciousness (consciousness surviving outside the brain) long held medical ideas are now being challenged.
I often tell healthcare givers there is absolutely nothing wrong in admitting, I dont know. Not having all of the answers opens us up to new possibilities. Breaking out of rigid dogma we can finally become explorers and seekers. Snobbery, stubbornness and a closed mind slams the door on progress and spiritual evolution.
So, my message to the medical community is this; there are those of you who have recognized that as the hour of departure draws near, something spiritually extraordinary occurs. Visitations from deceased relatives or friends come to gently take the dying to an afterlife existence. Angels, religious figures and glimpses of a colorful afterlife are also shared. When a passing finally occurs a vaporous soul can be seen leaving the body. You have been able to validate these encounters for those you serve, facilitating healing for both the physically dying and living. You are a blessing.
Then there are those of you who are unable or unwilling to hear what your patients are saying to you. Know you create unneeded grief when you are unable to hear these accounts. When dying patients along with their family and friends at the bedside realize you cannot hear them, there will be consequences. They will turn away in disappointment, anger and even shame. When you tell them any of the following, they will stop talking with you.
Thats just a hallucination.
Its the stress of the illness.
You have an over active imagination.
What you think you saw was the result of a dying brain.
Its just the medication.
Illness has caused this.
Wishful thinking for an afterlife is what this is.
Your relative is dying. Its physiology.
Im the doctor and I can tell you if you believe you saw something that isnt there, maybe you need more medication.
After such remarks, not only will patients and their loved ones no longer trust you, but because of such stubbornness you will be at risk for no longer evolving as a compassionate caretaker.
Instead of dismissing Departing Visions you can find another healthcare provider who is able to listen to these accounts. You can also say, I dont know much about these experiences but I have heard of them. Tell me more about your encounter. Then just pay attention. You dont need to share your opinion. Finally, if confused about these experiences, look into the research.
Over the last few decades more members of the medical community have bravely stepped forward to embrace the Departing Vision. In exploring this phenomenon, they have assisted in reclaiming this facet of spirituality, reduced societal death phobia; shed more light on the find meaning of life, and on physical death. Like me I know they too are dedicated to continuing to do whatever it takes to be a shining example of the truth.
A Glimpse of Heaven: The Remarkable World of Spiritually Transformative Experiences by Carla Wills Brandon, Ph.D is now published by White Crow Books and is available from Amazon and other book stores.
Im so very grateful for their bravery. If you are one of them know I salute you.
1- GoodReads, Inc. 2012
2- http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snobbery
3- Mysterious All Know The Mysterious World.
4- Raeburn, P., Newsweek/DailyBeast: Scientific 'Proof' That Heaven Is Real? The Huffington Post
5- Wills-Brandon, C. Heavenly Hugs: Comfort, Support, and Hope From the Afterlife. New Page Books; Pompton Plains, NJ. 2012 Pg 194-196
Carla Wills-Brandon, MA, PA, LMFT, is the author of numerous books, including a Publishers Weekly bestseller. She has also been investigating the phenomenon known as the deathbed or departing vision for close to thirty years. Physically dying individuals, family, friends and the healthcare workers attending them report encountering the departing vision. A few scientifically based researchers have also studied this phenomenon, but sadly the experience is rarely discussed openly in public circles. Three of her titles address departing or deathbed visions.
Not only is Carla a departing vision experiencer herself, but as a successful Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist she regularly uses the phenomena to assist those clients of hers who have suffered loss or trauma. Based on her continued work she believes the departing vision strongly suggests consciousness continues after physical death. In this article she gives us a brief glimpse into her investigations. Three of her 13 books, One Last Hug Before I Go: The Mystery and Meaning of Deathbed Visions, A Glimpse of Heaven: The Remarkable World of Spiritually Transformative Experiences and Heavenly Hugs: Comfort, Support, and Hope from the Afterlife, discuss Departing Visions.
Posted on 05 December 2012, 15:12
Begin to be now what you will be hereafter. William James, (1842-1910)
Departing Visions tell us death is nothing to fear. As the hour of earthly departure draws near talk about other worldly visitations from deceased relatives or friends is not unusual. Encounters with angels or religious figures take place and heavenly visions of a colorful afterlife are shared. Along with this those at the bedside of the dying report seeing a vapor, cloud, smoke, light, or mist leaving the body. Even dreams can foretell an upcoming death. The famous American author Mark Twain (below) dreamt in detail about his brothers passing before the event occurred. These are all examples of the Departing Vision.
Such wondrous experiences bring peace of mind to the physically dying and comfort to those left behind. After such glimpses into the afterlife, anxiety or fear about death vanishes. With this, a better life can be lived.
The phenomenon isnt new. Accounts of this nature have been with us for thousands of years. At one time physical death was part of the everyday backdrop of life. As recently as a hundred years ago we passed at home in our own beds, surrounded by family and friends. Even children were present at the deathbed. If the dying began talking about seeing deceased loved ones, friends, angels or visions of heaven, this wasnt seen as strange. Instead such conversation was embraced.
Sadly, today the physical conclusion of a life is often seen as the end of consciousness. With this, the Departing Vision has been shoved into a closet of secrecy. Experiencers are dismissed and investigators are ridiculed. Forgotten are the decades of credible scientific research devoted to the phenomenon. Though extreme doubt has been created in the mind of the public, not everyone is buying this.
When my mother Carol passed away in a hospital I had a Departing Vision. Shortly after my 16th birthday, I awoke at five in the morning and knew her spirit was no longer bound to a cancer ridden body. Minutes later a phone call confirmed this.
My cousin Virginia and an aunt also felt her leave.
Your Aunt Helen and I were both awakened on the morning of Carols death. In a dream, I saw a figure in white
standing by Carol's hospital bed and heard the words, everything is going to be alright.
My mother called and said, Somethings happened with Carol.
What? I asked.
She died, Mom explained.
Later someone called and confirmed your mother's death. [2]
Two of my mothers friends were also stirred from sleep that morning. Richard told me both he and another family acquaintance felt her soul leave just as dawn broke. Five of us, living in separate locations, received one last hug from my mother as she left this life to join her parents and brother on the other side.
Departing Visions soften loss for those left behind and ease passage for the physically dying. Below is another account which makes this perfectly clear.
Natalie Kalmus was very ill. Her family decided not to tell her about her cousin Ruths passing. What Natalies sister Elenor heard at her bedside, gave her a shock.
I sat on her bed and took her hand. It was on fire. Then Elenor seem to rise up in bed, almost to a sitting position.
Natalie, she said, "There are so many of them. There's Fred and Ruth - whats she doing here?
An electric shock went through me. She had said Ruth! Ruth was her cousin, who had died suddenly a week before. But I knew that Elenor had not been told of the sudden death
. Her voice was surprisingly clear. It's so confusing. There are so many of them! Suddenly her arms stretched out happily. "I am going up with them," she murmured. [3]
How did the physically dying Natalie know her cousin Ruth had passed on? No one shared this with her. A similar encounter from Robin Abrams validates the above Departing Vision.
I witnessed firsthand my fathers (Albert Abrams) peek into the afterlife. Due to a devastating stroke, he was confined to a bed in a nursing home . . . . One year after his stroke, to the date, my brother
was murdered
. We decided, as a family, to withhold the news of my brothers murder from my father for as long as possible. There is absolutely no way he could have known my brother had died.
In less than a week after my brothers death, my father said (very fluently, which was surprising because the stroke had affected his speech), I used to have three children, now I only have two." We asked him, "Why did you say that, Dad?" And he looked at us as if we were nuts
Along with this, my father made several references to receiving messages from my mother. She had been deceased for fifteen years. It is important for you to know that my fathers mind, when awake, had never been sharper. I truly believe, with absolutely no doubt, that for a time, he had a foot in both worlds. [4]
Mr. Abrams told Robin he knew her brother was no longer living. No one had provided him with any information about this brutal murder.
Robins account parallels the previous vision. In both instances the ill person is initially unaware that a beloved family member has passed. Those at the bedside take great steps to protect bedridden loved ones from news about these losses. Finally, notice the surprised reaction the physically dying express upon being visited by the person who has, unknowingly to them, recently moved on.
After such an encounter experiencers can feel confused and are not sure where to go next. Providing a guide for understanding Departing Visions lets experiencers know they are not alone. A stepping off place, with resources for them to continue the journey is what is needed. Physical death is not the end. Because of this, a new paradigm for consciousness is needed. Departing Vision experiences provide the grass roots for this shift in societal awareness.
1 - Ruehl, F. Two Celebrated Authors' Precognitive Dreams! TheBLOG, TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. 07/24/2012. TheHuffingtonPost.com
2 - Wills-Brandon, C. Heavenly Hugs: Comfort, Support, and Hope from the Afterlife. New Page: Pompton Plains, NJ 2012. 13.
3 - Wills-Brandon, C. A Glimpse of Heaven: The Remarkable World of Spiritually Transformative Experiences. White Crow: Guildford Surrey, UK 2012. 44-45.
4 Wills-Brandon, C. One Last Hug Before I Go: The Mystery and Meaning of Deathbed Visions. HCI: Deerfield Beach, FL, 2000. 171-172.
Carla Wills-Brandon, MA, PA, LMFT, is the author of thirteen books, including a Publishers Weekly bestseller. She has also been investigating the phenomenon known as the deathbed or departing vision for close to thirty years. Physically dying individuals, family, friends and the healthcare workers attending them report encountering the departing vision. A few scientifically based researchers have also studied this phenomenon, but sadly the experience is rarely discussed openly in public circles. Three of her titles address departing or deathbed visions.
Not only is Carla a departing vision experiencer herself, but as a successful Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist she regularly uses the phenomena to assist those clients of hers who have suffered loss or trauma. Based on her continued work she believes the departing vision strongly suggests consciousness continues after physical death. In this article she gives us a brief glimpse into her investigations. Here most recent book, Heavenly Hugs: Comfort, Support, and Hope from the Afterlife, is her third title to discuss Departing Visions.


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Hamilton Leithauser, natty singer for The Walkmen, is reportedly working on a solo album with members of Vampire Weekend, Fleet Foxes, and, umm, The Walkmen. Pitchfork is reporting (via Kicking The Habit) that Leithauser is recording with Rostam Batmanglij (Vampire Weekend), Morgan Henderson (Fleet Foxes), and Paul Maroon (The Walkmen)—as well as singer-songwriter Richard Swift, who we'll just go ahead and assume is producing as well, because he does that a lot and also plays in The Shins. With that much talent on board, it's bound to be pretty fantastic. Speaking of fantastic and The Walkmen (segue!), the band will be playing The A.V. Fest/Hideout Block Party on Saturday, September 7, along with Young The Giant, The Hold Steady, Superchunk, The Both (Aimee Mann & Ted Leo), and more. Get tickets here. And just below this, watch Hamilton's episode of The A.V. Club's One Track Mind series.
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Hi everybody! Happy Monday!
Today I want to talk about statement necklaces. Let me start by saying, I love them. I think they're really fun and can totally transform an outfit. But, I also think they can be a little bit intimidating. How do you wear such a bold necklace without it totally taking over? Well, I thought I would share my tips and tricks. These certainly aren't the only way to style such attention-grasping jewels, but this is usually what I think about when I create an outfit featuring a statement necklace:
- I like to keep the rest of my outfit simple. By making sure my other pieces are crisp, clean, and neutral, I make sure the necklace is the focal point of my outfit. I think it also keeps things from getting too busy or overwhelming. For me, this rule applies to both the clothing I wear and the other accessories I pick.
- I make sure to choose a neckline that doesn't contrast with the necklace. For "bib" necklaces like this one, I love a high neckline. In general, I look to make sure the neckline of my shirt and the necklace won't get tangled.
- I like to contrast masculine and feminine details to keep the look from getting too "frilly". I love this top because the ruffle detail balances out the masculine cut of the shirt, and it makes it the perfect top to pair with such an intricate necklace.
I do want to stop and take a minute to discuss the company behind my necklace. Happiness Boutique reached out to me to collaborate on this post (as always, opinions are 100% my own!), and I was so pleased to discover them. They are a veritable cornucopia of affordable statement jewelry. If you're in need of a new go-to jewelry site, I highly recommend checking them out!
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Google reportedly plans to alert European users of links removed by 'right to be forgotten' law
Google is reportedly taking steps to ensure its users in Europe know that certain search results have been removed due to a ruling made last month by the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ).
The ruling declared that individuals should have the right to remove outdated information about themselves from search engine results, which led to Google introducing an online form for users to request the removal of outdated and damaging links.
According to The Guardian, Google is planning to include an indication on search result pages to let users know that links have been removed, similar to the way it handles search results that may lead to copyright-infringing content.
We previously understood that successfully-removed links will only be dropped from search results displayed on EU-specific versions of Google, but will still be visible on Google.com.
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BBC launches global iPlayer app
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The BBC is launching an international version of its on-demand video service, the iPlayer, for Apple iPad users.
Customers who pay a monthly subscription will get access to a range of current and classic programmes.
The app will have one feature not available in the UK - the ability to download content and watch offline.
The project is being run by BBC Worldwide, the corporation's commercial arm, which said that money earned would help supplement licence-fee income.
Initially, global iPlayer will be available in 11 European countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, The Republic of Ireland, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland.
It will cost 6.99 euro per month (£6.14), with the option of an annual subscription priced at 49.99 euro (£44).
According to BBC Worldwide, the international product will look and feel similar to the UK iPlayer, but function in a different way.
Rather than a seven-day catch-up service, it will offer a showcase of BBC shows, old and new. Examples given include Fawlty towers, Only Fools and Horses, Sherlock and Doctor Who.
It is possible that may provoke questions from viewers in the UK who do not have access to older shows.
The domestic iPlayer app for iPad does not offer a download facility, which would allow users to watch programmes when they have no internet connection. However download options are available on desktop and laptop computers in the UK.
The BBC said that the initial roll-out through iPad in a limited number of countries was seen as a pilot for a broader global service.
"We have an exciting vision for what this service could become and will develop it based on feedback from within the markets," said Jana Bennett, president of Worldwide networks and global iPlayer.


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A tankless propane unit can cut your water heating bills by as much as 60 percent compared with a standard electric storage model, all while providing instant, on-demand hot water. Many propane tankless water heaters also qualify for tax credits and other incentives, which can pay for a portion of your installation costs. If you want a standard tank-type water heater, propane offers faster initial heat-up and a quicker recovery rate than electric storage water heaters can deliver.
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Chevrolet Volt wins Best Eco Award
The Chevrolet Volt has been named the 'Best Eco Car' by the UK publication Diesel Car
The Chevrolet Volt has been named the 'Best Eco Car' by the UK publication Diesel Car. Diesel Car editor Ian Robertson said "just once in a while, history is made with a new design of car. The Chevrolet Volt and its sister model, the Ampera, have opened up a world of new possibility for electric motoring, extending it to a far wider range of people than the distance limitations of a purely electric car allow. This is the car that makes greener motoring much more widely accessible: an electric vehicle without the angst, an environmentally considerate car with range practicality."
UK deliveries of the Chevrolet Volt have just commenced, after the model's April launch. It is priced at £29,995 after the government's Low Carbon vehicle grant of £5,000 is subtracted from the £34,995 list price.
Premium features include heated leather seats, Bluetooth with voice recognition and embedded phone, electronic keyless ignition with touch button start, 17-inch alloy wheels, ambient LED-based interior lighting, solar absorbing glass, DAB Digital Radio and an energy-efficient six-speaker stereo system that uses minimal electricity to operate.
The Chevrolet Volt is first car in the world to feature E-REV technology and has already picked up several awards, including North American Car of the Year, Green Car of the Year, Motor Trend Car of the Year 2011 and 2011 World Green Car.


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Kalamazoo College has long honored Lucinda Hinsdale Stone for her leadership at the College during its formative years in the mid-1800s. Now she has been honored by the United States Congress.
Congressman Fred Upton, who represents Southwest Michigan, read a tribute to Stone into the Congressional record recently on the occasion of Women's History Month and Stone's bicentennial year of birth.
"Mr. Speaker, Women's History Month is a time for all Americans to pay tribute to the generations of women who have made our world a better place in which to live," said Upton on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on March 27, 2014. "Today, it is my great honor to recognize Kalamazoo, Michigan's Lucinda Hinsdale Stone for her efforts to advance education reform and women's rights."
"Upon moving to Michigan in 1843 with her husband, Dr. James Stone, Lucinda became the first principal of the Ladies Department at the Kalamazoo Branch of the University of Michigan, which would soon become Kalamazoo College. Together, Lucinda and James Stone helped shape the school's direction, in part by introducing coeducation and promoting abolitionism and women's rights."
Lucinda Hinsdale Stone invited noted abolitionists and educators Frederick Douglass and Henry James Thoreau into her home and classroom. She also was a charter member of the Ladies Library Association in Kalamazoo (the third-oldest such club in the U.S.), and she organized the People's Church of Kalamazoo, the Michigan Federation of Women's Clubs, and the Women's Press Association. Susan B. Anthony dubbed her the "Mother of Women's Clubs in Michigan."
Read the entire text of Fred Upton's salute to Lucinda Hinsdale Stone here.
Read a brief historical note about Stone by Kalamazoo College Professor Emerita of English Gail Griffin.


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Three-seat amphibious flying-boat powered by a 108kW Franklin engine mounted in pusher configuration above the fuselage.
Goodyear gave a Goodyear Duck NX 5502 to the KSU aviation program in 1953. I don't know what happened to it, but it was fun to play in at the "shop" when I was a kid. My dad came to teach in the aviation program at KSU in 1953 when Alan S. Paton was head of the program. His son Bill sent me an article on it. I would appreciate knowing if the Duck at MAPS Air Museum is still there. Here is the image of the KSU Duck: IMG_3570.jpeg
I found an artist rendition of your Dad handing down the tool box to my Dad!!! I'll try to send it to you!
There was a Duck at Austin Lake airport and sea plane base near Kalamazoo Michigan. I last saw in in a hanger about 1944. It was just sitting and wasn't in license.
They also omitted and mention of the Gizmo, a one man helicopter that was built in the GAC Engineering Shop in Plant C. I made several parts for them.
Hi all,I am currently working on restoring a Goodyear Drake (NC5516M) at the MAPS Air Museum in Green,Ohio. We are looking for any of the schematics,electrical,hydraulic etc. for this plane.My dad spent many an hour working on the Ducks and Drakes as a mechanic in flight operations at Goodyear and I am proud to be the second generation to work on this plane.Anyone knowing the whereabouts of drawing schematics can contact me or the MAPS AIR MUSEUM in Green,Ohio.We're looking forward to getting it running again!With your help, We can do it!
Julie: I am the crew chief on the Goodyear Drake that we are restoring at MAPS Air Museum at Akron-Canton airport. The Drake is the plane Goodyear built after the Ducks. We are restoring it to its original conditional condition. We have the original log books. I would like to talk to you about the Ducks because it was my understanding that they were all destroyed. I have a history of all the Ducks and Drakes built. Could you frunish the N numbers on the ones you have. It would be nice to have a Duck and a Drake displayed together in a museum for all to enjoy. I would be very interest in hearing from any one with an interest in these historic airplanes and I invite you to visit MAPS on line mapsairmuseum.org or in person. Wayne Noall firstname.lastname@example.com
The Goodyear Drake is currently under cosmetic restoration at the MAPS Air Museum in Green, OH. Current photos are available at mapsairmuseum.org.
Julie, if you listed them in Trade-a-Plane magazine, I feel fairly certain you could find some buyers for them. I'd make a bid myself if I had the money (alas!).
My grandfather has 4 of these goodyear ducks in his garage. They are all taken apart so they could fit and he has one engine for them. He bought them from his friend a long time ago. They are blue and yellow and i use to play on them as a child..just not too sure what we should do with them..
The Goodyear GA-2 Duck, N5505M was assigned to the Goodyear Wingfoot Fliers, a company flying club when I became a member in 1954. Got checked out in N5505M on 6-29-58, & flew it numerous times. Never got the water rating, but club operator used to take me for water T /O & L on Wingfoot Lake just east of the Akron airport. The GA-22A Drake was a much better aircraft with 4 seats & larger engine, but was never assigned to the club, so I never got a ride in it. Chief test pilot, Richard Uhlm, was the sole operator & used it mostly for demo flights. The company donated the Drake to EAA in 1966 & I never heard anything about it since.
I lived in Montgomery N.Y. in 1938. In the main hangar was a plane called a Good Year Duck. It belonged to Strook Factory in Newburgh. It was a side by side open cockpit, with what I thought was a "tractor" thrust engine. Could have been a pusher. Lee Lord was it's pilot.
Goodyear also built Rigid Airships and Blimps. Why were these overlooked in you virtual "AIRCRAFT" Museum. The flew in the air and they were passenger carrying craft.
I worked at Wingfoot Lake, West of Goodyear Aerospace's Main Akron Plant. Four of these planes were parked in the filed just north of our shop, Ducks and Drakes. One day a truck pulled up with a crew of men and they began to cut all of them up into scrap metal and haul it away. It was sad to watch. It was my understanding that they were very popular in the Canadian Lake districts.
As a member of the Goodyear glying club, I had access to this plane in the late 1950's I am curious that you omitthe better 4-place Goodyear Drake which was also in the Goodyear hangar at that time.


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ATEX is the term used for two European directives controlling these high-risk, explosive atmospheres. One concerns the protection of workers, while the other focuses on equipment and protective systems. In Britain, the requirements of the former are put into effect by the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). Employers must classify their potentially hazardous areas into zones (see below) and all equipment and protective systems intended to be used in those areas must meet certain requirements.
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Among the recently approved systems is the Procal 2000, which can now continue monitoring hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxide, nitrogen dioxide and other gases in the chemical and refining industries, where it is already being used.
The Procal 2000 is a Continuous Emission Monitoring Process Infra-Red Analyser, which uses the reflective beam principle to directly measure process gas as it enters an in-situ sample cell. Installation is simple and requires very little maintenance. This makes it suitable for marine environments too.
Its advanced design is the result of many years of research and development in the field of stack gas analysis.
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Under ATEX, gases and vapours are grouped in three zones, each indicating the likelihood and probable duration of hazards being present in flammable concentrations. Beginning with the most severe, these are numbered 0 (where a flammable atmosphere may be present continuously), 1 and 2.
Each piece of equipment used in these areas has marked on it a series of letters and numbers, which indicate its protection qualities. The Procal 2000 is marked ATEX II 2 G Ex d IIB T4/T6 (application dependent). This means that it is flameproof and can be safely used in zones 1 and 2 (which would include chemical plants, LNG terminals and a number of mining operations) and where gases such as methane, ethylene and hydrogen (which is especially flammable) are present.
Among other certifications, the Procal 2000 is approved by the IEC, the International Electrotechnical Commission, which is responsible for worldwide standards for electrical, electronic and related technologies.
The challenge of measuring emissions in hazardous areas is often compounded by climatic extremes. A range of accessories ensures that the Procal 2000 can stand up to these. For example, a head cooler allows operation when outside temperatures are high, and a gas flow bypass ensures operation when temperature fluctuations cause thermal stress in a structure.
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Hoboken GPS spottings still happen in 2014
I thought the Hoboken GPS Spottings category would have run it's course last year, but I was mistaken. People still have dedicated GPS units that they leave in their car. How come?
One reason that people might still have GPS (despite great smart phone apps like Waze), is because they want to drive with navigation AND still text and message other people while they drive. It's the only explanation I can come up with.
And perhaps these days, thieves are less inclined to take the risk anymore – because pawn shops probably only pay $10 for an average GPS you can pick up at Walmart.
Regardless, no matter what time of day or night, it's never a good idea. Like leaving money on the dash!
About Hoboken GPS spottings
The Hoboken GPS Spotting feature exists, not for the purpose of publicly "shaming" anyone, but rather to raise awareness that it's not in your best interest to leave items of value in plain sight. If people chose common sense over convenience or carelessness, perhaps we can provide fewer opportunities for petty criminals to get away with an easy grab.
If this feature just saves one person from being victimized, then it's worth it to me.
What do you prefer? The hassle of filing a police report and fixing your car? Or taking a few seconds of extra time to prevent it?


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A quick look at a beautiful Alexander Wang x adidas Originals concept by a designer we featured just last week, Kasey LaCourse.
"This concept incorporates a partially hidden full Primeknit sock with a nappa leather vamp and a dual toggle closure system. The outsole includes a black BOOST midsole partially enclosed in a rubber shell, with a 2.5mm lugged continental rubber skin. The idea was to combine adidas' modern tech with authentic premium materials. The perfect match for the fall season." – Kasey
Kasey created four different iterations of his concept, which you can see below.
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When I first began looking into black soldier flies (BSF) and their larvae I started a thread at the Pond Boss forum. I didn't have this website at that time so I used that thread like a blog. I still post updates and answer questions on that thread and it's approaching one million views as of February 2013. You can find it here: Black Soldier Fly Project
I discovered BSF while looking into sources of additional forage for pond fish. While fly larvae seemed like a good cheap source of protein I wasn't too excited about attracting disease carrying pests to my pond. That's when I learned that all fly species are not pests like house flies and blow flies are. Black soldier flies do not transmit disease like their more common relatives and their list of attributes is impressive. They're very pleasant to work with and they quickly became one of my favorite hobbies.
The forum can be accessed here (forum) and you will see a link for registration in the upper left corner of the forum. The legal language on the registration form is very basic and is what came with the forum software. In short, we won't share your information, and please don't be vulgar or break the law. 😉


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With the International Year of Statistics quickly approaching, what better way to prepare ourselves than by gaining a little perspective from those who have helped to shape the world of statistics in the last century?
This past summer, JMP's Senior Director of Analytic Strategy Anne Milley and I took a trip up to Yale University to conduct interviews with a couple of distinguished statistics celebrities: Stu Hunter and David Salsburg.
During our time together, here are a few interesting facts we learned about Stu Hunter and David Salsburg:
During the interviews, Stu and David also shared some fascinating stories about their encounters with other statistics greats — Gertrude Cox, R.A. Fisher, H. Fairfield Smith and George Box. To hear these stories and more, tune in Wednesday when their webcast interview will premiere as part of the Analytically Speaking series.
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Film director Jim Hanon discusses the volatile topic of peace in the Middle East this holiday season. His recent film release Little Town of Bethlehem stirs hearts and minds towards a common goal. (posted 9 years, 10 months ago)
Oklahoma City, OKThe nationwide U.S. tour launching the documentary Little Town of Bethlehem, produced by EthnoGraphic Media (EGM), began September 21 on the campus of Boston College and wrapped up at University of California Berkeley on October 1. (posted 10 years ago)
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Dayton Nuts Tin: Early tin litho 5 lb. product can for Dayton brand nuts (pecans) featuring wonderful, highly detailed graphic image of Co.'s trademark bi-plane. Excellent (C. 8++) w/ small dent and minor wear in plain dark background area.
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