energy

Renewable energy is made from resources that Mother Nature will replace, like wind, water and sunshine. It is also being called "clean energy" or "green power" because it doesn't pollute the air or the water. It a power source that is not limited, as fossil fuels are.

Renewable energy is considered a very important solution to a problem that has{readmore}grown out of control worldwide. It has been determined to be a clean alternative energy source.
Renewable energy is ready for a global takeoff, and has become the answer for a better tomorrow.

Renewable energy is a broad category of sources that draws from the energy around us naturally. Renewable energy is seen as one of the important components of climate change solution. It is astounding that so much of the worlds fossil fuels have been depleted, and that renewable energy is just now be sought as a viable alternative.

Renewable energy is the main component of eco-energy planning. It is available in a variety of methods of use, which can reduce energy consumption, preclude energy utilization and eliminate our dependence on non-renewable energy sources.

Renewable energy is produced from continuously available natural processes that do not involve the consumption of exhaustible resources such as fossil fuels. Renewable energy is also called “clean energy” or “green power” because it doesn’t pollute the air or the water.

Renewable energy is used for electricity generation, heat in industrial processes, heating and cooling buildings, and transportation fuels. It is assisting America in meeting its energy needs. Renewable energy effectively utilizes natural resources such as sunlight, wind, tides and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished. Renewable energy systems encompass a broad and diverse array of technologies, and the current status of these can vary considerably.

Renewable energy power generated from the nearly infinite elements of nature such as sunshine, wind, the movement of water, the internal heat of the Earth, and the combustion of replenishable crops is very popular with the public and governmental officials because it is an unlimited and environmentally gentle source of power, particularly compared with the supposedly limited and environmentally challenging alternative of reliance on fossil fuels and nuclear power.

Renewable energy can help the United States rely on domestic sources of energy, which will eventually eliminate our need for oil or slow the growth of our consumption. Renewable energy can meet our energy requirements while decreasing our greenhouse gas emissions.

Renewable energy can provide significant opportunities for developing countries and rural areas as well as in industrialized countries.

Sustainable energy is the renewable energy which is not expected to be exhausted in a timeframe and its sources are not supposed to be consumed ever. The sources of the sustainable energy are natural like solar power hydro power wind power bio fuel biomass geothermal power and so on. Sustainable energy is also the alternative of the fossil energy. The sources of the renewable energy are inexhaustible.

Increasing the use of sustainable or renewable energy decrease the use of fossil fuel resources and increase the contribution of world energy security. When the fossil energy resources are consumed the emission from these are causing the pollution. In this current scenario one of the biggest social problems is pollution. To prevent the alarming growth of the environment pollution it becomes very necessary to use the sustainable energies instead of the fossil energy. And how is that you are using the energy as much as you require and that doesn’t create any pollution. Keeping the earth a healthy clean and clear!

Solar panels are now vastly used for the domestic pas well as commercial purpose. If we use the wood pellet stoves or boilers instead of other means of stoves or boilers, we can save the environment, storage of bio fuels as well as our money also. Wood pellets are exhausted completely. The percentage of waste in the wood pellet stoves is around 1–2% only. That means it saves your money. These are not only bio friendly but very economical also. Sustainable energy is consisting of renewable energy and energy efficiency. These energies can be used in household, automotive and every commercial field.

Most of the progressive countries are now taking positive steps to promote the renewable energy. The Governments provide the grants to their respective countries. Various NGOs and environmentalists are working to make popular the sustainable energy. Now this is not only used for bio friendly reasons but this is also used for profit maximizing for the commercial houses also. You can have a look on the hyperlinks mentioned below where you can get the SEI Grant scheme available in Ireland. This list is very much useful to avail the full benefit of installing the solar panels. Now a day it has been noticed that the use of the sustainable energy sources are increasing in the suburban areas rather than the towns and villages. And where the blessings of electricity have not reached yet, the growth of renewable energy is greatly noticeable. As per the surveys it has been noticed that the cost of energy generation is much lesser to the other means of energy generation.

Renewable energies are crucial contributors to the energy supply as they contribute to the world energy supply security, reducing dependency on fossil fuel resources and provide opportunities for extenuating greenhouse gases. Renewable energy is the third largest contributor to the global electricity production. They accounted for almost 18% of the production in 2004, just after coal (40%) and natural gas (close to 20%), but ahead of nuclear (16%), oil (7%) and other nonrenewable waste.

According to Helmut Kaiser Consultancy of Zurich the yield and storage of renewable energy will be the fastest growing sector in the energy market over the next 20 years. The market of renewable energy is vast as well as open and growing very fast.

Energy healing, health and personal development

The human body is a very complex machine which constantly has to coordinate physical activities, emotions, thoughts, beliefs, communication with others, planning ahead, thinking about the past, looking at options, choosing opportunities etc. Living is incredibly complicated and we rarely congratulate ourselves for all those little things we do each day. In fact, we barely notice them. We take everything for granted, from the food we manage to digest to all those decisions we have to make and must get right.

Sometimes we really should just stop worrying about the past and what's coming next and start living right here and now, in the present, aware of what the body is doing, of how people around are communicating and influencing us, and of all those choices we are about to make, from picking a lunch to making a huge career or relationship move.

Energy healing such as Reiki is based on the channeling of healing energies in the major chakras to restore balance and a normal flow of life energy in the body and in the aura. It is holistic in the sense that unlike traditional medicine, it looks at the different aspects of your being (not only the physical) and also seeks to heal the source of the condition rather than its symptom.

You don't need to be ill to benefit from energy healing as we all have lots to deal with and we all have issues to resolve on the subconscious level. We can't change our nature and become someone different, but we can become ALL that we truly are, without the fears, the anxiety, the limiting beliefs etc. Energy healing is about BEING ALL YOU CAN BE.

Let's introduce some basic concepts of energy healing such as the aura, the chakras, illnesses from a holistic point of view and how energy healing works and can help you.

The aura consists of seven bodies, each of them centered on the physical body, and having its own unique frequency. They are interrelated and affect one another and therefore the person's feelings, emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and health. A state of imbalance in one of the bodies leads to a state of imbalance in the others. The different bodies are: the etheric body, the emotional body, the mental body and a group of higher bodies usually referred to as the spiritual body.

The chakras are "Spinning Wheels of Light" (the translation of the Sanskrit word 'chakra'). Each of these major chakras is connected to a specific energy body and to energy channels in the physical body. They are centers of activity that receive, assimilate and express life force energy. Their main function is to transform and circulate life energy to nourish the cells of the physical body as well as the light bodies. They are therefore responsible for the person's physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual functions. They absorb and transmit energies to and from the universe, nature, celestial entities, from people, and even from things.

When one (or more) of the chakras is blocked and the energy does not flow harmoniously through them, it will result in imbalance that can be manifested in any or all areas of life, and on all levels (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual).Over time the blockages in the meridians and other natural energy channels can lead to local physical conditions or general illnesses as the body cells and organs don’t receive enough life force.
Childhood traumas, cultural conditioning, limited belief system, bad habits, physical and emotional injuries, even just lack of attention, all contribute to chakra blockage. Difficulties abound in life, for each one, we develop a coping strategy. If these difficulties persist, these coping strategies become chronic patterns, anchored in the subconscious as defense structures. It is important to recognize the blocks we carry, find and understand their source and meaning, and develop tools to heal them.

Energy healing is a SAFE, non-invasive channeling of natural energy to assist the self healing of a person at the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. It is not aligned to any religion and is directed by spiritual guidance and most importantly, ultimately controlled by the subconscious of the person receiving the treatment. It can be used as complementary therapy: It complements and enhances the health care the patient receives in the hospital or from other health care providers.

The power of energy healing comes from the early identification of disruptions and disturbances at the level of energy BEFORE they can manifest in diseases and disorders. Energy healing also helps by boosting your energy field with the universal energy and by dissolving blockages and balancing chakras. This restores a better flow of energy, which enables self-healing and brings balance into your body, mind, and emotions. It is not the practitioner's energy which does this: it is universal energy channeled and sent to your being by the practitioner. And it is your willingness to receive and integrate universal energy to create the healing that restores health and prevents illness.

When you want to be healed, you need to open yourself up to healing energy, and be ready to face your issues, only then will you be healed. Energy healing works best when you are an active partner in your healing process.

Energy can be sent anywhere and a practitioner doesn't need to be in the same room as the patient to perform the healing. Distant healing treatments are being increasingly popular for they bring as many benefits as hands on treatments with the convenience of receiving the healing energies when and where you want.

You can find more information on this subject at www.connectinglight.com which also offers free trial for you to experience and understand remote energy transfers.

Jerome.

Energy meditation is just one form of spiritual meditation that you can use.

This form of meditation focuses on how everything is made up of energy. Whether you are meditating by yourself or are engaging in guided meditation lead by an instructor, this form of meditation is liberating to the mind and soul.

The benefits of energy meditation go beyond what we can do for ourselves emotionally and physically in everyday life. By using this form of meditation we will develop self-awareness, a higher level of understanding about people and objects around us, and a better appreciation for life in general.

Moreover, there are physical rewards that are just as beneficial. Your stress level will lower. Your blood pressure will drop. Your heart rate will decrease. You will feel liberated and free!

A Quick Session

Before engaging in an energy meditation, we need to allow ourselves to feel compassion for everyone and everything around us. This includes both living beings and non-living objects.

Say things like “may everyone be happy” or “may all of God’s creatures find happiness on earth.” Be thankful to God for everything you have.

Provoking positive thoughts will put your mind at ease and help the meditation process flow smoothly. Once you have your mind at rest, focus your attention on everything around you.

Think of everything as energy. People, objects, animals, and all physical structures on earth should be thought of as forms of energy. Picture all of these things turning into energy and creating an energy field around you.

Start from the outside in. Once your outer energy field has been established you can focus on your body. Picture your body as energy (your skin, your organs, everything).

Once you have achieved perfect balance between self and environment, stay in your meditative state for about twenty or thirty minutes. Before stopping energy meditation, let your mind transform yourself and your environment back into physical form.

Do you sometimes wonder why you feel so drained after being with some people, while you feel energized when being with others?

Some people are energy vampires, and actually drain energy from you. How do they do this? What can you do to avoid this?

WAYS PEOPLE DRAIN ENERGY

Sometimes the ways people drain energy is obvious, and sometimes it is very subtle. A fairly obvious way is talking non-stop. I wrote an article on talking addiction and received the following response from a reader:

"Thank you so much for your article on talking addiction. For years now, I have wondered why I would feel so drained after listening to my mother. My mom is one of those people that can stay on the phone talking for hours and hours, and it's a monologue. She is never interested in what I have to say unless it is about her. Lately, I've found myself hiding from her. For years, I would dodge her phone calls to conserve my energy. I have mentioned to her that she talks a lot but I think that it goes in one ear and out of the other. I am so glad that I read your article. Now I know that I'm not being mean when I go into my personal space."

Some people drain energy by always complaining, or by having dramas that need attending to. Some people drain energy by wanting to process all the time about their problems. Others drain energy through various means of trying to get approval - such as asking a lot of questions, or bragging a lot, or being overly nice. Other people drain energy by sulking or crying - being a victim and hoping someone will give them attention.

There is a very common, yet subtle, way that many people drain energy. If you are a person who ignores your own feelings and who does not take care of your own needs, then it is likely that you have an empty hole inside you. Empty holes are like vacuums - they want to get filled. Even if you don't overtly pull on others for attention or approval, your empty hole is a pull on their energy. Because you are not taking care of your own needs for love, attention and approval, you are automatically pulling on others for their love, attention and approval. Or, you might be pulling on them for affection or sex as a way to get your empty hole filled. When they pull back, you are left wondering what you did wrong.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO AVOID HAVING YOUR ENERGY DRAINED?

Most people who are energy vampires count on other people being so nice that they will give them the attention or approval they are seeking. Most people don't like speaking up because they don't want to hurt others' feelings. However, when you do this, you are allowing yourself to take responsibility for the other person's feelings rather than for your own feelings. You are abandoning yourself and making what the other person wants more important than taking care of yourself.

You cannot begin to stop the energy drain until you fully accept that you are not responsible for the other person's feelings. It is your feeling responsible for the other person that allows you to get drained.

Once you accept that you are not responsible for the other person, but that you are responsible for yourself, you will discover that you can gently extricate yourself from a draining interaction. It is not hard to learn to get off the phone or walk away when you are taking responsibility for yourself rather than for the other person's feelings.

Wind energy is a converted form of solar energy. The sun's radiation heats different parts of the earth at different rates—most notably during the day and night, but also when different surfaces (for example, water and land) absorb or reflect at different rates. This in turn causes portions of the atmosphere to warm differently. Hot air rises, reducing the atmospheric pressure at the earth's surface, and cooler air is drawn in to replace it. The result is wind.

Air has mass, and when it is in motion, it contains the energy of that motion — "kinetic energy." Some portion of that energy can converted into other forms — mechanical force or electricity — that we can use to perform work.

How does wind energy work?
A wind energy system transforms the kinetic energy of the wind into mechanical or electrical energy that can be harnessed for practical use. Wind flows through turbines which create energy that can be used for electricity.
There are two basic designs of wind electric turbines: vertical-axis, or "egg-beater" style, and horizontal-axis (propeller-style) machines. Horizontal-axis wind turbines are most common today, constituting nearly all of the "utility-scale" (100 kilowatts, kW, capacity and larger) turbines in the global market.

The Future of Wind Energy
The U.S. wind energy industry turned in a solid performance in 2004, adding 389 megawatts (MW) of new generating equipment to the nationwide fleet, or enough to serve more than 100,000 average homes, according to AWEA.

How many homes can one megawatt of wind energy supply?
An average U.S. household uses about 10,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity each year. One megawatt of wind energy can generate between 2.4 million and 3 million kWh annually. Therefore, a megawatt of wind generates about as much electricity as 240 to 300 households use. It is important to note that since the wind does not blow all of the time, it cannot be the only power source for that many households without some form of storage system. The "number of homes served" is just a convenient way to translate a quantity of electricity into a familiar term that people can understand. (Typically, storage is not needed, because wind generators are only part of the power plants on a utility system, and other fuel sources are used when the wind is not blowing.)

How much energy can wind realistically supply to the U.S.?
Wind energy could supply about 20% of the nation's electricity, according to Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratory, a federal research lab. Wind energy resources useful for generating electricity can be found in nearly every state.
U.S. wind resources are even greater, however. North Dakota alone is theoretically capable (if there were enough transmission capacity) of producing enough wind-generated power to meet more than one-third of U.S. electricity demand.

What is needed for wind to reach its full potential in the U.S.?
Consistent policy support
Over the past five years (1999-2003), the federal production tax credit has been extended twice, but each time Congress allowed the credit to expire before acting, and then only approved short durations. The PTC expired again December 31, 2003, and as of March 2004 had still not been renewed. These expiration-and-extension cycles inflict a high cost on the industry, cause large lay-offs, and hold up investments. Long-term, consistent policy support would help unleash the industry's pent-up potential.

Nondiscriminatory access to transmission lines
Transmission line operators typically charge generators large penalty fees if they fail to deliver electricity when it is scheduled to be transmitted. The purpose of these penalty fees is to punish generators and deter them from using transmission scheduling as a "gaming" technique to gain advantage against competitors, and the fees are therefore not related to whether the system operator actually loses money as a result of the generator's action. But because the wind is variable, wind plant owners cannot guarantee delivery of electricity for transmission at a scheduled time. Wind energy needs a new penalty system that recognizes the different nature of wind plants and allows them to compete on a fair basis.

New transmission lines
The entire transmission system of the wind-rich High Plains, which cover the central one-third of the U.S., needs to be extensively redesigned and redeveloped. At present, this system consists mostly of small distribution lines—instead, a series of new high-voltage transmission lines is needed to transmit electricity from wind plants to population centers. Such a redevelopment will be expensive, but it will also benefit consumers and national security, by making the electrical transmission system more reliable and by reducing shortages and price volatility of natural gas.
Transmission will be a key issue for the wind industry's future development over the next two decades.

When the mind is constantly fighting for position, (as the ego) constantly fighting for approval, and aggressively seeking dominance or even prominence, the vibratory energy that is the creative energy is low or nil. I felt good and alive and vibrant after the most awakening experience in my life. I wanted life and livingness with all of its beauty. My heart cried for the joy of life; I know where beauty lives and I feel light and free. But, the ego does not want to die or be recognized; Light, higher energy which being brings, is the fear of the ego. The higher the energy, the more light, love, joy and peace will accrue the greater the human power for creating what is desired.

The “mind created ego” is the false self, the illusory self that promotes pain, suffering, fear, struggle, hate, and wars. The ego is fighting for its survival. The ego mind cannot withstand the light of truth, and reality. The only reality is the love and Peace of God! You are directly from that source we call The Great ALL or God, therefore, your true self is the real self, which the ego aggressively seeks to undermine. This higher the energy can only be by living in the moment that is now. The lower energy, the pains, suffering, guilt, regret, abandonment feeling and rejection issues are lower energy attractors that vibrate at a slower and a lower rate. That is where the ego plays games, tricks and all of its machinations to get you to stay there.

One of the major tools of the ego is to remind you of your impending death. The fear of death is one of the most prominent fears of all! Fear is of the lowest energy, because it is the direct opposite of faith, or is the polar opposite of faith. Faith being high energy and faster energy makes fear the prime tool of the ego. But death is what the ego uses to convince you of your ultimate imperfection and doom. The body is the tool of the ego and the ego is essentially saying, “See, you are going to die, therefore you are not worthy.” It is a trick that most people fall prey to and plan for as finality. So what happens? There is this attachment to physical form, which are all transitory and will all fade. The only thing that does not fade, that is not temporal or fleeting is the Face of The Great ALL or God! You are a part of that, that is the being, not Supreme Being, but The BEING, because there is no separation and no division. Supreme Being implies separateness from you and your source, which is God. There can be no higher energy. The higher your energetic vibrations, the more joy, love, livingness and prosperity. I know for a fact, (not theory) that everything in my life, I have attracted and even asked for by my vibratory energy field. That is why I say often, “I watch my words, I watch my thoughts eternally.”

We are presently in the middle of a major energy crisis. We all know it; you'd have to be hiding your head in the sand not to hear the dreaded predictions for the world as a result of our wasting our energy resources. And of course I agree with the need to conserve resources for the sake of our planet, and our future. However, I want to talk about a more personal kind of energy crisis, for a different (but no less pressing) cause.

What about our emotional and psychological resources? The time and energy we waste wondering: am I eating the right foods? Am I doing the right exercises? Do I exercise enough? Am I managing to look the way the magazines tell me I'm supposed to?

My cousin once told me at her work the employees discuss their diets and their bodies on a regular basis. They will sit at meals, talk about the foods they have brought, and the reasons they should be eating something else. They talk about how they wish they could fit into their old clothes, and how they don't like the way their bodies look. This struck me as so very sad, and all I could think was, "What a waste of energy!"

The quickest energy is from carbohydrates. This is the body’s first choice in reserve for fuel. Long distance runners or marathon runners load up on carbs pre-race. You store carbohydrates as glycogen in your muscles and your liver.
For quick energy, you want to have glycogen stored and that comes from things like: fresh fruit, pure fruit juice, whole grain cereals, dried fruit, vegetables.

"If you’re really hungry and you want some quick energy, there’s no better choice than eating some fruit. You’re going to get your carbohydrates and you’re also going to get your fiber and vitamins and minerals.”

Sustained Energy Boosters:
“A balance of nutrients is really what’s going to give you sustained energy because your body digests protein, fats and carbohydrates differently. In other words, you can eat them all at the same time but they are all going to be processed differently. Carbohydrates start being digested in your mouth, protein starts in your stomach and fat doesn’t start until it reaches your intestines. That’s why foods that are combinations of nutrients give you sustained energy."

Feeling a bit sluggish about midday at work?

Try a quick workout instead of a cup of coffee. The circulation of blood stimulates your body and improves your mood. Try doing the stairs, jumping rope or a quick jaunt around the block. A brisk 10-minute walk not only increased energy, but the effects lasted up to two hours.
If you experience fatigue or a dip in energy after lunch, you could take a closer look at your lunch. High-protein lunches appear to produce greater alertness and more focused attention, whereas lunches that are high in fat tend to lead to greater fatigue, sleepiness and distraction. Stay away from the greasy burgers or high fat lunches. Tuna or warm, sliced chicken breast on greens are a great choice for lunch. Also sushi or sashimi are great “eating out” alternatives for lunch. Make sure you drink lots of water throughout the day.

Magnesium:
Make sure that you are getting enough vitamins and minerals. Magnesium breaks down glucose for energy
The recommended daily intake of magnesium is around 300 milligrams for women and 350 milligrams for men. To make sure you're getting enough, I would suggest
•Add a handful of almonds, hazelnuts or cashews to your daily diet.
•Increase your intake of whole grains, particularly bran cereal.
•Eat more fish, especially halibut.

Supplements:
Energy boosters via energy drinks and protein bars are also good “pick me ups”. Supplements like these usually provide vitamins and minerals along with plenty of protein. There are a large variety of protein bars and drinks. Keep one in your gym bag, desk drawer or purse for a quick grab.

Natural energy boosters:
There are natural ingredients that can also boost your immune system in addition to boosting your energy. Some of those include:

*Cayenne
Cayenne is a common pepper well recognized for its benefits to the circulatory system. Cayenne also nourishes the digestive system

*Alfalfa
Alfalfa is a well-cognized herb to wellness-conscious consumers. It is high in nutrients and is comprised of chlorophyl, which is renowned for its cleansing qualities.

*Bee Pollen
Bee pollen is rich in many nutrients including amino acids. It can assist in vitality and is used by atheletes to keep up their energy.

*Kelp/Spirulina
Because of its high nutrient content, this herb is very beneficial for a wide variety of uses. It helps to nourish the sensory nerves, encephalon membranes, also spinal cord and encephalon tissue. Kelp comprises alginic acid which can assist protect the body against the consequences of radiation. These energizing "super nutrients" are some of the most nutrient-rich matters by nature.

*Ginseng
Ginseng can be used for depression and low libido. It can help in overall wellness and by promoting our physical and mental strength

*Guarana
Guarana is very similar to caffeine and hikes the adrenal secreters and stimulates cerebral mathematical functions. It enhances energy and alertness. It has a very similar chemical substance construction to that of caffeine, but releases its energy more slowly into our system which makes it a little better for your system than regular caffeine.

*Yohimbe
Yohimbe can increase sexual function, bring down anxiety and elevate humor. Because it stimulates the central nervous system, it has been utilized to handle narcolepsy and for weight loss., decreasing fat synthesis, which intends it not only helps in weight loss, but actual fat decrease. Yohimbe is popular with bodybuilders. By stimulating the production of testosterone, it can assist in constructing muscle mass. Be very careful with Yohimbe, as this herb can naturally get your heart racing. Start out with small doses.

As with any type of supplement or herb, check with your doctor before beginning any type of regular ingestion of products or diet and exercise routines. Keep up with yearly physicals.
The above statements or products have not been evaluated by the FDA. They are solely the opinion of the author. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Almost all wars and terrorism in the world can be stopped. Almost all dictators and tyrants can be rendered powerless. All we have to do is to stop paying them. An alarming amount of the money Western nations pay for oil is going into the coffers of people who terrorists and dictators. All we have to do defund the world’s most violent criminals is to become energy independent.

In the first phase of energy independence we get as much energy as possible from resources which we own or which are in the hands of friendly, stable nations. First we build new nuclear power plants in every state. If the French can make nuclear work what excuse do we have? In addition, we drill for oil off all our coastal waters and we build new refineries and pipelines in every state. Existing energy companies are making plenty of money in the current climate of false scarcity. We will have to find away around them. Usually way around greedy energy companies would require political will. However, almost all existing politicians are in the pocket of the energy companies. This includes democrats and republicans. So every politician currently in office needs to be thrown out. Anyone who works for or who owns an existing conventional energy company is in my view disqualified for public office. We already know from the Bush/Cheney experience that such politicians will work in a way contrary to the national security of the United States and will start pointless wars for oil.

Merely having new politicians willing to clear the legal minefields laid down by oil bought senators and congressmen might not be enough. We might have to get a little bolder. Therefore I suggest that we build terawatts of new nuclear power plans and miles of new oil refineries in Mexico and that we send the power back to the states via pipelines, power lines, hydrogen, or whatever works. This will provide work for Mexicans and energy for us. The Mexican government will have a large incentive to make the plants secure and this increased security might even spill over to the borders and make our borders more secure.

While phase one is going on we need to start on phase 2. In this phase we bring online as many green and renewable technologies as are currently viable and put as much money as is needed into producing more. I would suggest that the model cities be built in the west and south—anywhere that it does not get cold enough to snow. The idea is to build small towns or cities that will go cold turkey. There will be no fossil fuels of any kind allowed in these cities. All vehicles and houses will be powered by wind, solar and bio-mass. The best locations would be those that have year around wind, sun and enough farming in the area to produce the bio mass. These experimental towns would be off the power grid. The only way to get power to them would be to make the green and renewable technologies work. Volunteers who truly believe that the future is green would be invited to apply for residency. We would probably take engineers and farmers over other types because we would need people who were skilled in keeping the power conversion machinery going and others who don’t mind the get your hand dirty hard work of farming.

I know that we don't know. But I long and desire to know what it is that allows some to perform feats of magic (true magic) and real-live healings. Many still believe that the miracles attributed to Jesus was just myth and lore. I believe that Jesus and other spiritualists, savants, and indigo children (to name a few) have somehow tapped into the spiritual energy that makes it all happen. John 14:12 is still an active promise.

Mind and matter alter one another. But how?

All things are twice created. That one I comprehend. A thought is birthed and then the physical manifestation of that thought appears. If it were that easy in all things. I don't want to get too far out there on this commentary. I'd rather be as practical as possible. But are those two objectives inclusive-compatible?

It appears to me that we have this canvass called life and we get to paint on it whatever we'd like. And most often we do. However, if we'd take some time and look deeply enough we'd see that there are some very hard to see lines that form pieces of the puzzle of the picture that's to be painted. We cna do our own thing, or follow the pattern and see what shows up.

Dimensional shift?

Those near invisible lines are creation's pattern. Call them cycles if you will; however, get in sync with them, go with the flow, absorb the spiritual energy, pick up on the vibrations, and begin to resonate with the Creators energy fork.

We are spirit beings trying to have a human experience and it's not easy. It only works well when we tap in to the spiritual energy of the universe. We begin with a conscious awareness, practicing attunement until our subconsciousness takes over, and then finally we drop into the collective consciousness (Spirit and spiritual energy) that takes over and stuff happens.

Good stuff too!

I drop in on occasion. Not often enough. The world tug and the day's activities has a way of keeping our attention focused on survival and other egoic demands- if not ours, those of others. The energy is there though and it awaits those who are hungry. The better news though is that a tipping point can occur when certain numbers of people drag even those who have not a clue uinto this zone.

And I sense that between now about the infamous December 21, 2012 date, we'll see just that happen! :-)

Solar energy:

Solar technologies use the sun's energy to provide heat, light, hot water, electricity, and even cooling, for homes, businesses, and industry. Despite sunlight's significant potential for supplying energy, solar power provides less than 1% of U.S. energy needs. This percentage is expected to increase with the development of new and more efficient solar technologies.

Different types of solar collectors are used to meet different energy needs. Passive solar building designs capture the sun's heat to provide space heating and light. Photovoltaic cells convert sunlight directly to electricity. Concentrating solar power systems focus sunlight with mirrors to create a high-intensity heat source, which then produces steam or mechanical power to run a generator that creates electricity. Flat-plate collectors absorb the sun's heat directly into water or other fluids to provide hot water or space heating. And solar process heating and cooling systems use specialized solar collectors and chemical processes to meet large-scale hot water and heating and cooling needs.

Solar technologies produce few negative environmental impacts during collector operation. However, there are environmental concerns associated with the production of collectors and storage devices. In addition, cost is a great drawback to solar power. Although sunlight is free, solar cells and the equipment needed to convert their direct-current output to alternating current for use in a house is expensive. Electricity generated by solar cells is still more than twice as expensive as electricity from fossil fuels. Part of the problem with cost is that solar cells can only operate during daylight hours. In contrast, a coal or natural gas plant can run around the clock, which means the cost for building the plant can be spread over many more hours of use.

Around the United States, available sunlight varies considerably as a result of differences in cloud cover and latitude, and also varies with the seasons. In the summer, longer daylight hours and a higher sun angle provide more solar power, compared to the winter when the sun is up for fewer hours and at a lower position in the sky. These variations must be taken into consideration when planning solar collection facilities.

Move over Newton, Darwin, and Descartes. You were once "the wave" hitting the beaches of our lives, but you've gone back out to sea and a new wave is coming ashore with great force. And I see a constantly pounding ahead of us as one wave after another comes ashore (into our consciousness) taking with it what had littered the landscape (junk of our minds). The energy fields called homo sapien is about to become homo illiminous.

Fundamentalists and those intent on preserving the status quo have built fortified sand castles that will be wiped out by the revolutionary consciousness advancements beginning to take hold in our lives.

>Life is not random Darwin
>Life has a purpose Descartes
>Life is not a mechanical machine Newton

There is a field, a flow of life, consciousness, a spiritual realm which as Einstein put it, "is the only reality". The apostle Paul said it this way, "that which is unseen is the only thing that is real- that which is seen is temporal". Quantum physicts has come to comprehend that the smallest bits of matter- isn't matter!

In fact these subatomic particles have no meaning in isolation, but only in relation to everything else. Did you get that? Interpretation of tongues says that nothing is separate. Isn't that what Jesus was trying to convey to us? Didn't He say (in more modern terminology) that we are ONE with God, Father, Consciousness, the energy field?

We are all a human energy field and our healing is found there too.

There are too many scientists who are now in the game and can't be held back regardless of how heretical the nay saysers try to make them out to be. No matter how treasonous traditionalists try to make "new thought" appear, the wave can't be stopped. Fighting the entrenched and hostile establishment is nothing new. It comes with every advancement of hamanity.

We're starting to tap into the reality of the energy field that is all in all. And between now and 2012 there will be secrets unveiled that even the most entrenched fundamentalists will have to give in to and join what we'e all one and attached to anyway.

Why fight the inevitable?

Why fight your life source?

Exercising requires good health and most important of all, ENERGY! A great source of energy is vitamins, but what vitamins are need for energy production? SkinB5 has developed a drink that not only treats acne but provides added energy by using the below vitamins.

Vitamin B5

A water soluble vitamin that is needed in the making of fatty acids and glucose, which forms the main sources of fuel for the body. It is also essential for the making of steroid hormones and neuro-transmitters in the brain. It is widely found in foods and the RDA is only 6mg per day, but once again it will not satisfy the needs of an athlete.. Pantothenic Acid supplementation of 2.0g per day has shown to reduce lactate build-up by 17% and oxygen consumption by 8%.

Zinc

Think Zinc for growth. That's right, the mineral zinc is involved in virtually all phases of growth. Even more critical for bodybuilders, studies have shown that high intensity exercise stimulates excessive zinc loss. Further, diets of some athletes have been found to be low in zinc. This potential double edged sword, excess loss coupled with possible low intakes, moves zinc into our number three position. If you're not mindful of your zinc intake, your growth may be stymied.

Biotin

Firstly, as part of the B-complex vitamins, it forms part of two important enzymes, pyruvate carboxylase and acetyl-coenzyme A carboxylase. These two are essential for gluconeogenesis (formation of new glucose) and fatty acid synthesis, which forms two of the major fuel sources for the body. Secondly another coenzyme called 3-methylcrotonyl coenzyme A carboxylase is essential for the breakdown of branched-chain amino acids, which means without it the body cannot break down these amino acids to use them again as building blocks for muscle. Deficiency of Biotin will speed up the balding process, and leave you skinny and weak. Active people should take 300 to 5000mcg daily, even though the RDA specifies only 30-100mcg. The best food sources for Biotin are liver, sardines, egg yolk, and soy flour. Raw egg whites as used by some bodybuilders contain Avidin, which binds biotin and make it useless for the body.

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Named after the retina of the eye, retinol is an oil soluble vitamin that is essential for vision (especially night vision), the skin and mucous membranes, cell growth, reproduction, and normal immunity. Sources of this vitamin are liver and fish liver oils. Beta-carotene, the precursor of Vitamin A, can be found in carrots and dark green leafy vegetables. One large carrot for example contains 18 000 IU of beta-carotene, which is more than three times the RDA of 1000mcg RE (retinol equivalents). It takes 6 mcg of beta-carotene to yield 1 mcg RE of vitamin A.

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Do you always feel tired and sluggish? Well follow these simple tips to keep you bouncing all day long!

Control blood sugar levels.

By eating a healthy balanced diet you can control your blood sugar levels. A chocolate bar might seem like a quick fix when you feel your energy levels dipping but for long term sustained energy you should be eating slow releasing energy foods. Try and cut out the processed food and opt for healthier snacks such as fruit and veg to keep you going through the day. Eat protein and wholegrains at lunch to keep you feeling full for longer so you can keep alert all afternoon.

Exercise regularly.

Aim for at least 30 minutes three times a week to get your heart rate up. Overdoing it will leave your body feeling exhausted but regular moderate exercise will leave you feeling energised and happier.

Breathe deeply.

Make sure you are getting enough oxygen. Take 5 minutes out of your day to meditate and breathe deeply. It will help reduce stress levels.

Restful night’s sleep.

Okay so you might not always be able to get your eight hours in developing a regular sleeping pattern will have you feeling more alert when you awake. You should wake in the morning feeling well rested and ready for the day. If this is not the case then your body is telling you that you need more sleep and you should try and go to bed earlier. Eating late at night or drinking alcohol before bed time can negatively affect our sleep patterns.

Stay hydrated.

You've heard it before and you'll hear it again - 2 litres of water a day for your body to be working at it's optimum. It sounds a lot but put a bottle of water on you desk and sip it through the day and you'll be amazed how much you can actually get through. Stick with it for a few days to see the results. Your body will adjust and the loo stops will become less frequent.

Eat breakfast.

During the night your blood sugar levels have dropped and you need something to kick start you in the morning. Even if it's just a piece of fruit, it's better to have something than nothing. Studies have also shown that people who eat breakfast are less likely to have weight problems.

Resistance training.

By increasing muscle and decreasing your body fat, you will raise your energy levels. Aim to use free weights a couple of times a week to see a noticeable difference.

Stress management.

Stress is one of the primary causes for exhaustion and fatigue. Though a certain amount of stress is inevitable in today's society, you can eliminate some of it with better organisation and planning. Exercise is a great way of relieving stress levels and getting healthy at the same time.

Let's try to come to a couple of agreements before moving in to just ONE of the many events that I see being ushered in around the 2012 date. God is neither male not female but androgynous (can you say hermaphroditic?). Secondly, when the Bible was written it was during a decidedly partristic era. And, much of the church today is ruled by MALES (just because you are a MALE doesn't mean you are a MAN). But, we're transitioning to working with more energy-field.php#more-73>feminine energy field.

As we look at the Mayan culture and legacy that they've left us with the hero's journey (hero twins), we can not only see but sense the shift in feminine/masculine energy and power. It's nothing to be afraid of, but rather, something to look forward to. It's the only way that we will be able to have the needed balance in our universe.

The Mayans were able to connect with what they called the WOMB or the DARK RIFT, the black hole that is the center of our universe that we will cross over (galactic plane) come December 21, 2012. The Mayans called this dark rift the open vagina of the mother and the gaping mouth of the serpent.

Scientists now see black holes are the birthing place of stars and other univrses!

How did the Mayans know this 2,000 years ago? Did the king-priests and shamans travel there as consciousness? Did they recieve messages from there? Were there visitations from afar? How did they know what they knew when we are just now coming to know what they've known all along? Questions-R-Us!

Every 26,000 years we make this cycle. The Mayan long-count calendar ends on 2012 but that doesn't mean that the world ends, just that the era ends. The era of male dominance comes to a close. The galatic plane crossing isn't accomplished in a minute or even a year. When looked at from the earth, this window or crossing will last for about 11 years or until 2023. So, don't expect the whole enchilada at 11:11pm, December 21, 2012. Expect to FEEL the coming presence, as we already are climatically, now and increasing so over the five years.

We may not elect a female president of the U.S. this year (particularly after Iowa), and we'll probably never see a female Pope (talk about a miracle!), but women are ascending and it's way past time for that to happen. You've come a long way baby! But, there's miles and miles to go before..........2012!

It seems like no matter what your profession is these days the market is highly competitive, and you're forced to play the odds. Of course this article isn't about how to beat the odds, know one really knows anyway, however there are somethings you can do to put yourself in a better position to succeed and therefore move ahead in the competition.

The number one thing you can do is stay positive. That's right you've hear it a thousand times but what does it really mean to say "stay positive"? Sounds like some good luck charm that never works right? Well many successful people will tell you that positive thoughts will bring positive actions, positive actions bring, positive results. In the music industry you will face rejection time and time again, and if you don't carry positive energy with you this business will crush you quickly.

I remember the first time I got a critique from a well known A&R who's name I won't mention said, "Are you serious, this is horrible.The music has know feeling, the writing has know story.What are you doing?" As you can image I was disappointed because I thought I was sending him a hit song.Not to say that it wasn't a hit but I still had to learn how to deal with rejection and stay positive.

A few days later I was playing the song at the playground and 2 people who were waiting for their turn to shoot hoops noticed my song and started nodding their heads. It was all I needed to keep going. I picked my head up got back in the studio,and started writing again, with positive confident vibes flowing threw my veins.Since that time I haven't received a critique like the first.

I was able to keep my confidence and positive thoughts, and years from then I'm farther along than I ever could have imagined. Remember this if nothing else, your thoughts are very powerful,they can even come to life as you think them,so make sure as you deal with rejection and disappointment that you always find a way to smile and be positive and eventually that will bring you your dreams.

Staying positive is also healthy, and good for the people around you.You can take that energy anywhere and people will notice and be drawn to you,it's not some magic trick, it's a non verbal form of communication that let other humans know you are ready to interact.

Keep pushing after it never ever give up.

Copyright (c) 2008 Carlton Richard