Other - Part 3

Earth Day: Success or Failure?

April 22, 2010 at 11:44 am
By Justine McKnight

On this glorious day back in 1970, US Senator Gaylord Nelson, spearheaded the environmentally conscious day in hopes of inspiring the people of America to actively participate in getting the attention of Washington, D.C. regarding the lack of concern for increasing environmental problems.

The first Earth Day attracted more then 20 million people to participate, produced tons of protests by thousands of colleges and universities and fortunately, is now recognized in almost every country on the planet. Still though, Earth Day needs some work. Many are saying that Earth Day has completely lost it’s original message and is now being used by corporations and falling victim to commercialization for product sales that claim a ‘portion’ of the proceeds will go to charity.

It seems that the beginning of global movements always start off with a bang of sorts – the first Earth Day entailed protests in airports regarding airplane exhaust, large gatherings in parks to create unity and as author Bill McKibben recalls his interview with Pete McCloskey (the California House Member who worked closely with Nelson) the first Earth Day went something like this, “‘The gatherings themselves,’ he recalled, ‘came as a revelation, not celebrity-driven or corporate-sponsored but a pure outpouring of anger and hope, with people smashing donated cars with sledgehammers and planting flower gardens in city squares.’” Read the rest of this entry »

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Dorothy Height: A Civil Rights Legend

April 20, 2010 at 12:21 pm
By Justine McKnight

Today, we bode farewell to a legend of the last century, Dorothy Height, who was 98 when she passed away this morning. The strong Aries is known for her tremendous work and dedication in the civil rights era for both women and African-Americans. Deemed to be ‘the godmother of the civil rights movement’ by President Obama, Dorothy was a social worker and president of the National Council for Negro Women for four decades, from 1957 to 1997.

She was the first woman to bring the equality rights of women and African-Americans together whereas before they were dealt with separately. She fought along side Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and when glancing at her chart, it is very apparent why she had such a passion for humanity. Dorothy has her Mercury in Aries which is what gives her the fuel to debate, an abundance of quick wit to argue and independence as a thinker. To aid her in her battle for equality is Jupiter in Sagittarius, giving her a fiercely strong sense or morality and ethics. Read the rest of this entry »

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Happy 4/20!

April 20, 2010 at 9:55 am
By Justine McKnight

Is there really a day dedicated to the use of marijuana? Well, unofficially, yes!

Just a little fact for you: 4/20 was started in 1971 by a group of high school students at San Rafael High School in San Rafael, California (located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area for those of you who don’t know). It all started when the group of teenagers (also known as the ‘Waldos’) agreed to meet after school at 4:20pm at the Louis Pasteur Statue to engage in smoking cannabis together. They used the code “4/20″ as a term meaning, ‘time to get high’ and proceeded to spread their secret language throughout their peers.

Who would have thought it would turn into a day recognized by people all through North America (especially) and others around the world, as a day to kick back and appreciate Mother Nature’s gift to mankind? Well, in any case … Happy 4/20 to those who celebrate!

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Can You Feel Someone’s Stare?

April 14, 2010 at 11:59 am
By Justine McKnight

What an interesting discovery! Have you ever had the experience of just knowing someone is staring at you? Whether its a stranger, a crush, a boss… it’s as if you can feel their eyes creeping in on your presence. I’m sure we’ve all been there but the question still remains … can we actually feel someone’s stare? Psychiatrist and author Colin. A. Ross M.D. has a hypothesis that the eyes omit an energy that we can feel with our senses.

An article on Yahoo quotes Dr. Ross explaining his theory, “We used our patent pending Electromagnetic Beam Detection System, which includes modified EEG neurofeedback equipment, to prove that the human eye emits an electromagnetic signal that can be measured scientifically…” Many skeptics still insist that the eye could not possible produce a measurable energy but Dr. Ross is determined to defy them.

Well, Psychics, Bloggers… are you a believer or a skeptic?

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Sarah Jessica Parker Leans on Psychic

April 8, 2010 at 1:01 pm
By Justine McKnight

Uh oh! Possible shaky marriage ahead. The Insider has reported that Sarah Jessica Parker has been seeking guidance from a psychic for sessions as long as five hours, in hopes of saving her 13 year marriage to Matthew Broderick. Though psychic and psychiatrist do have the same first five letters, we don’t think SJP has gotten confused. Psychics can be incredibly insightful when it comes to love troubles and suspicion of infidelity.

A source told Britain’s Grazia mag, “Sarah Jessica says that seeing a psychic helps her marriage. It’s all about working on their positive energy as a couple and making the right decisions based on what Serena advises.”

Unfortunately, but not surprisingly there have been rumors off Broderick being unfaithful while SJP was off working on her latest Sex in The City movie. Sounds strangely familiar. Oh, that’s right! Jesse James pulled the same stint with Sandra Bullock … let’s hope Broderick isn’t suffering from a case of ’sex addiction‘.

What do you think about seeing a psychic instead of a marriage counselor?

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For the Love of Gemstones

March 30, 2010 at 1:22 pm
By Psychic Ariel ext. 9775

My favorite kind of jewelry has always been gemstones. I started by wearing multiple rings, which ended quickly when I broke my ankle. I remember having to take off all my jewelry in the hospital and the distinct clanging sound of all my precious rings, as they dropped into a cup one of the nurses provided. Afterward, walking on crutches did not inspire wearing any rings … so I transferred my obsession with beautiful gemstones to necklaces.

Since I love the stones so much I engaged in an intensive study. For instance, I learned that Fluorite is great for relieving stress for those who work on computers for long periods of time. Fluorite comes in one of the widest ranges of colors than any other mineral, and any color works fine for this purpose. It is also a great idea to place a gemstone by your computer screen, therefore balancing the strong energies from the computer, even when turned off.

I’ve used Rose Quartz crystals for emotional healing work, and had clients hold beautifully heart-shaped stones while getting a reading. A strong superstition surrounds this beautiful multifaceted opal. Many believe that only a person under the sign of Libra should wear this gemstone. Some believe that for Librans this gemstone means luck, and for others, trials and tribulations.

Another popular stone is Moonstone. Moonstones are associated with intuition, and the aid of intuitive thought — while emeralds are symbols of deep love and security. Many people prefer emeralds to diamonds and have them set in their wedding bands.

The magnificent royal blue Lapis Lazuli has a history with the pharaohs of Egypt. Used by both priests and pharaohs, this stone was the most valued gemstone in the ancient world. It was actually on a par with gold. A particular stone worn by a pharaoh was carved into the shape of an eye and ornamented with gold. This constituted the highest power and represented universal truth. Gemstones have many properties other than healing and color. We’ll explore these and more in subsequent segments.

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How To Use a Pendulum

March 5, 2010 at 12:00 am
By Psychic Ariel ext. 9775

Howtouseapendulum A pendulum can be a guide, a reassurance, or a mystical tool, all depending on the user. Questions are paramount when using a pendulum and are very basic to the answers you receive. Remember the old saying, “Be careful what you ask for…”

To begin, a pendulum is an object that weights a string or cord. A pendulum can be made from anything — shells, stones, crystals, or even rings. Some practical items, like key rings, or fishing weights can be used as pendulums as well. The weight must be able to swing naturally from its string or cord.

Once you’ve determined what kind of pendulum you’ll be using, you should cleanse it, like you would any magical tool. This can be accomplished by holding it under cold tap water, or ideally, soaking it in the ocean. Once cleansed, I find honoring the piece, by putting it on really pretty paper, and placing it on a window sill, especially during a full moon, is perfect for thorough cleansing!

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