The Christ That Should Never Be Followed

The vital importance of knowing and being obedient to God's word cannot be overstressed as it guarantees protection from the greatest deception planet Earth is facing and will continue to face for some time.

What is this deception? Jesus repeatedly and forcefully warned his disciples that, "...there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Behold, I have told you before. Wherefore, if they shall say unto you, Behold he is in the desert; go not forth, behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not. For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be" (KJV, Matthew 24:-27).

The great and terrible deception is the following of a false Christ who possesses great supernatural power to perform signs and wonders to convince people to believe he is God. The scripture above reveals much valuable information about the great lie that so many will believe. First, it should be observed that the manifestation of diabolical power that the false Christ will display will not be distinguishable by the natural eye or reasoning. This is why he would be able to deceive the very elect of God if they made the decision to follow him based purely on what their eyes witness.

The reasons why so many will be deceived into following such false Christs and prophets vary. However, many of these people have willfully rejected the true Christ, closing their eyes to his word and covering their ears to not hear his voice. They invited the hardening of their hearts just as the Egyptian pharaoh did when he refused to let the children of Israel go. This is why the Bible warns the reader to respond to God's conviction while his conscious is still intact (Exodus 7:3, Hebrews 3:8).

Far too many people do not realize that there is a point of no return regarding salvation. Scripture gives a frightful warning to such individuals. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 says, "even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders. And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish, because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion (deception), that they should believe a lie, that they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

Recommended reading: Jesus Or His Impostor?

Freshen Up Your Bedroom

Fresh air is good for you, but how much time do you spend outdoors?

Since many of us spend most of our lives indoors, we should be aware of what is called "sick-house" syndrome. This sick house syndrome is a byproduct of keeping your house closed up against outside elements. We all want to block out noise, pollution and cold or hot air but this also prevents toxic fumes from getting out of our house!

Harmful fumes can come from paints, cleaning products, air fresheners and even wood smoke if you have a fireplace. Believe it or not, even your furniture and carper can emit dangerous pollutants. Keeping your house sealed up to keep out the elements can also keep these fumes inside. Studies show that the air in our homes should be changed ten times per day - anything less causes build up of dangerous pollutants.

Since you spend most of your time in the bedroom, heres where you should start to freshen up your air. Youll be healthier and your bedroom will smell better too!

First, open the windows (just a crack is sufficient) when possible, and check to make sure that all vents are unblocked.

Another problem that lack of ventilation can cause is mold and mildew. This is found to be a danger not only to your health, but it can also damage the structure of your house. Especially in rooms such as the master and guest bathrooms, where humidity is likely to be high, proper ventilation is essential. The use of fans in these areas are helpful.

Also, check areas such as the attic, and underneath floors for proper air circulation. If you have a humidity problem upstairs, it probably means that the attic or roof space needs more ventilation. Be aware that some types of flooring can cause structural damage if there is not adequate ventilation beneath it.

Everyone wants a clean smelling bedroom but icky smells happen and you should not overdo it with room air fresheners. Aerosols should especially be avoided as they are not eco friendly and have chemical additives. You wont be able to create a fresh smell in your bedroom by adding more scent to the air instead open a window and let the real fresh air in!

A great way to make a safe air freshener and deodorizer for your bedroom is to sprinkle a few drops of vanilla or scented essential oil on a cotton ball. Put the ball in a pretty dresser tray or other open container that you will not mind if the oil touches it. Other ways to freshen up your bedroom naturally include using baking soda, white vinegar or dried herbs. Try putting a bouquet of fresh flowers on your dressing table for a great smell and a great look!

One other thing to be careful about in the bedroom is perfumes and hair sprays. You should keep the use of these to a minimum and try using only natural products if you can.

If you or your loved ones suffer from unexplained drowsiness, headaches or a general malaise, try getting fresher air through the house. Your family and your home will breath easier and avoid the "sick-house" syndrome.

Lee Dobbins writes for Bedroom Designs and Decorations where you can learn more about designing your dream bedroom.

Getting Pacific Cod to Your Local Restaurant

Not everybody fishes for recreation. People in the commercial fishing industry do it for a living. Some commercial fleets bring in several tons of fish per day to satisfy the needs of people around the world who consume over 85 million tons of seafood per year.

Commercial fishing can be a prosperous business. Whether you're at the helm of a small boat with just a few fishing nets and a small crew or captain of a large corporate vessel, the key is speed.

Once fish are brought onboard a boat, time is the enemy. The future seafood must be quickly transferred to holding tanks to keep alive any fish that haven't already died from the stresses placed on them. If any die before reaching shore, they can't be sold to restaurants.

The longer a fish is dead before consumption, the more its taste changes. This is the main reason why there is such a rush and extraordinary attempt to keep them all alive for as long as possible.

Once reaching shore, everything is weighed and the boat's captain paid. The fish are then rushed to market, many of them being served up at local restaurants within hours. Others are flown immediately around the country to distribution centers.

So the next time you wonder why the seafood on the menu costs as much as it does, consider the process that seafood had to go through to get from the ocean to your plate and the attempts to keep it as fresh as possible just for you.

For the freshest seafood from the finest fish house, visit http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com where you receive a 100% satisfaction guarantee on your order. Billings Farnsworth is a freelance writer.

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How to Test For Pure Honey

The term "adulterated honey" implies that the honey has been added glucose, dextrose, molasses, corn syrup, sugar syrup, invert sugar, flour, starch, or any other similar product, other than the floral nectar gathered, processed, and stored in the comb by honey bees. Legal standards and requirements for foods, including honey quality, and tests for honey adulteration vary widely amongst countries and some may not meet the wish of every consumer around the world.

Personally, when selecting honey in the shop, I think it's almost impossible to tell the bad from the good by just looking at the honey content through the bottle or studying its food and nutrition labels. My take is always -- go for the trusted or more known brands. We all know that a "pure honey" label doesn't guarantee at all that it is not diluted with water and further sweetened with corn syrup; it just promises that there is real pure honey inside, with no suggestion of its amount.

The law does not require a "pure honey" label to say how much pure honey is in the bottle. Some honey brands you get from the supermarkets don't carry any ingredients list and this is enough to make me feel suspicious of the quality. Also, prices are not always a good indication of quality honey. In food fraud cases, manufacturers can mix different honey floral blends and sell it as more expensive varieties such as Manuka honey. And so-called "local honey" may not be locally produced and processed local honey but cheap, low quality honey imported from other countries but bottled and distributed locally.

A common misconception is that granulated or crystallized honey is proof of adulteration with sugar water. The truth is honey is a supersaturated sugar solution and can granulate whether or not it has been adulterated, so crystallization is normal, especially in temperate climates. Furthermore, some honey from certain floral sources is especially prone to crystallization. Buying honey in the comb is one way to assure ourselves of a quality product. Comb honey is sealed in the hive by the bees; therefore consumers can be confident that the honey has not been adulterated with sugar water. However, to boost honey production, some irresponsible beekeepers feed their bees with sugar syrup so that the bees can convert the syrup to "honey". What these bees produced is honey that is adulterated, very clear and runny, just like syrup.

Some websites teaches that ants don't fancy pure honey and will not hover around it. I don't quite understand or believe this, there's no reason why ants would favour processed sugar over honey. Also, I was wondering how to invite the ants for a honey assessment (does "no ants" mean pure honey?). The reason why a sweet liquid is more attractive than another for the ants could also be due to the liquid density and we know that honey viscosity varies depending on its floral type. Another test that is commonly discussed over the internet is the flame test which involves lighting up a cotton bud dipped into the honey with a match-stick flame. It's believed that the honey will burn if it's pure. I have tried this method many times using different types of honey, some of which I was very sure they're pure honey (e.g honeycomb honey), but the result I got was never consistent, and it seemed to depend very much on how much honey was dipped and how long the honey was exposed to the flame.

There's another simple way which I have tried to verify the purity of honey: Observe how liquid honey comes down into a glass of water. Pure honey does not immediately dissolve in water; you will notice that it takes a bit of effort to stir it in the water to dissolve the lumpy bits, whereas sugar tends to dissolve easily in a jiggery as you drop them into the water. However, test result is sometimes not that clear because different honey varieties have different viscosity, some are denser and thicker than others, and obviously honey in cream form, even if it's adulterated with other substance, will not dissolve as easy as liquid honey in water.

It is suggested that people who are used to tasting honey may be easier to detect any added sugar. But frankly, because there are just too many floral varieties and blends, and the amount of adulteration may not be sufficient to affect the taste and aroma of the honey, even though I frequently take honey, I am still not 100% certain about my suspicion sometimes.

Hence, it's hard to be really absolutely sure about honey authenticity, unless from home you can perform scientific laboratory test like spectroscopy, a method that uses the principle of interaction of light with mater to differentiate substances or conduct carbon isotope ratios analysis to determine if sugars were added to the honey (don't bother if these jargons sound totally bizarre; as a consumer, I am not familiar with them either). Nevertheless, from all the verification ways that are discussed above (labels, pouring, dissolving honey, etc) if you have reasons to suspect that the honey is diluted and corn syrup has been added, my stance is - stay away from those brands. Better to err on the side of caution than to be sorry...well, you most probably won't fall sick by taking the adulterated honey, but you know adulteration with cheaper sugars brings down the natural value of the honey and this doesn't help in justifying for the amount of money you pay.

Source: http://www.benefits-of-honey.com/pure-honey.html

Ruth Tan runs the popular website Benefits of Honey which is an immensely rich, quality resource on honey and its benefits, and a plethora of health-related issues. Discover the amazing health benefits and all the positive spin-offs super-food honey can bring to your life and the lives of your loved ones at http://www.benefits-of-honey.com

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"Resistance is Futile" - Life Lessons From Star Trek?

I confess, I used to watch Star Trek! Not that I'm a "Trekkie" by any means, but I did used to find the show interesting. My favorite character was Mr. Data - he always seemed to be the one to get them out of trouble, probably because he knew everything!

If you've ever watched the show at all, you'll probably be familiar with "The Borg" and their memorable phrase "resistance is futile". You know what? The Borg were actually right!

Most stress is created in our lives when we resist what is. When we try to fight against something that's happening because we don't like it. But the more we fight and struggle against it, the more stuck we become and the more stressed we become. Let's take a couple of every day examples:

You're late for an appointment. You rush out of the house, get in your car and on the road, and just as you get going on the highway, traffic comes to a standstill and you're stuck in a traffic jam. You get upset. You're late. Your boss or the customer will be upset with you. Tension mounts. Your heart rate increases, your blood pressure rises - this can't be happening. You're in resistance. But what does that resistance achieve? It can't change the fact that you're in a traffic jam. It can't make you move any faster. So what can you do? You can accept the fact that there is a traffic jam and that you're stuck in it. That's a fact. There is nothing you can do at this moment in time that will change that, so accept it.

When you accept that this is indeed the situation you find yourself in and there is nothing you can do to change it at this moment, it gives you the ability to relax. To stay calm. To breathe. It takes away all of the tension and stress. When you are in this calm state, you can think more clearly. Since you find yourself in this situation, what can you do? If you have your cell phone you can call the people you are meeting with and tell them of your situation so they know. You can listen to some music, or better still, some educational CD's that you keep in your car. Very often you'll find that once you've relaxed and surrendered the situation, that traffic will soon start moving again and you end up not being so late after all. But even if that doesn't happen it's okay.

Consider the alternative. You get upset, you fight, you resist the fact that you're in the traffic jam and you eventually arrive at your meeting, very late, very frustrated, and very angry. Will you be at your best in the meeting? This stress will most likely stay with you not only throughout the meeting, but throughout the day. You then go home and are upset with your family because you've had a stressful day and you're not able to let go of it. You may even find that you can't get to sleep because you're still thinking about what a terrible day you had. You just can't let go of it.

This can apply to any situation. Let's take another example: you're preparing a report that's due first thing in the morning. You've left it until the last minute and now you're rushing to get it done - so you're already stressed because you're under pressure. You work diligently on your report and now you're almost at the end when - the computer crashes. You realize you didn't save your work. You can't get your computer going again. You call technical support and are placed on hold for - who knows how long? This can't be happening. Why didn't you start the report sooner? Why didn't you save it? Why do these things always happen to you? Why is life so unfair? Why is everybody so incompetent that you can't get anybody to fix it when you need them to?

Does this sound familiar? Again, in this situation your blood pressure rises, your heart rate increases, you're upset, you're angry, you're worried. How can you possibly surrender this situation? It's terrible! Well, let's look again at the facts. You left preparation of the report until the last minute. You didn't save your work. The computer crashed. You can't get through to anyone to fix it right now. No amount of you jumping up and down, shouting, getting angry or frustrated is going to change any of that, is it? Acknowledge that. Accept that the situation is as it is. Getting upset won't change it. Once you can accept that these are the facts, this is what is happening now, and simply let go of trying to wish it were different or force the change, then the tension you feel will go away. You'll be able to breathe and become calm. Once you're in a calm state, then you can ask yourself the question - is there anything I can do right now that will change or improve this situation? Perhaps you can borrow somebody else's computer and start the report again. Perhaps there is somebody else you can think of who can get your computer working. Once you're in this calmer state of mind you might actually find that you get through to Technical Support and the situation gets resolved. You might even find that your document did not disappear thanks to document recovery in the program.

Most of us are extremely stressed. There is a great deal of research that shows that stress is the major cause of most illnesses, relationship challenges and so on. But we create most of it ourselves by being resistant to what is happening. When you can accept a situation as it is and be okay with it, that doesn't mean that you are giving in, that you'll never make any progress. Just the opposite in fact. When you give up the resistance, somehow you find that the ideas, resources, people - whatever you need to move forward just shows up. Instead of "making it happen" you're "allowing it to happen."

I encourage you to try this as you go through your day. Whatever challenges arise, simply accept them as they are. Stay calm, and allow the solutions to present themselves - without you trying to force the situation.

Linda Binns shows you how to be more successful in all areas of your life by working with your environment. Sign up for her free 9-step E-course at http://www.HarmoniousLifeChoices.com

Linda Binns is author of Feng Shui for Your Relationships: Changing Your Environment to Create Better Relationships. She has been a Feng Shui Practitioner, Author, Speaker and teacher for over 10 years. She has appeared internationally on television and radio and in local publications. Linda is also the founder of The Feng Shui Success Institute - which teaches in-depth Feng Shui training and practitioner certification.

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The "Reason" and "Moral" Dimensions of the Human

(If you wish to obtain more benefit from this article, please read firstly our "Correct Understanding the Human" titled article.)

My precious brother,

I had talked about five dimensions of the human existence in my previous article.

"Substance", "Physiological" and "Psychological" dimensions are present also at the animals. But "reason" and "moral" dimensions belong to the human only. I want to emphasize the last two dimensions for the reason that these are the base of the human behaviors.

A human in the reason dimension

The human gets a "character" and "personality" with being taken over the management of the body by mind, in the fourth "reason" dimension. Because, the reason is a mechanism for "thinking", "analyzing and synthesizing", and "deciding". For this reason, this dimension is a dimension that the human behaves according to his self free demands and desires, with his self free volition and with his self free decisions. But, by reason of the fact that the divine education doesn't occur yet, the desires and ambitions of the ego dominate the behaviors of person, in this dimension. That means, person takes the base entirely his own demands and desires, his own volition, when he decides on any subject.

The "good" and "bad" in this dimension

As a result, in this dimension, those being suitable for the desires of the person are "good", but those being adverse to the desires of the person are "bad". For this reason, the person can not be rid of having a double standard. Because, while a thing and a situation is "good" for being suitable for his personal interests; at an other time, the same thing and situation is "bad" for being adverse to his personal interests.

An other characteristic of this dimension is to be fond of money, status and having. In this dimension, for the reason that the person bases on the demands and desires of his ego as main manager of his behaviors, everything satisfying this desires gets a big value in his eye. A big fondness arises in his heart for everything satisfying this demands and desires of his ego. This extreme love and fondness for the things such as money, status and having divinizes these things in their owner's eye. And makes him become merciless and hard-hearted against the other humans.

The boredom of the human in the fourth dimension never finish

The boredom and confusions of the human in this dimension never finish. Because, the human obeying to his ego, in the fourth dimension, consumes all the time of his life by trying to satisfy the interminable demands and desires of his ego. However, the needs of human are endless. The demands and desires emerging in the heart for these needs are also endless. Does it finish the troubles of the human who tries to satisfy his own every whim? For this reason, the main characteristics of this fourth dimension is the boredom, heart unrest, and precipitancy.

One of the most important characteristics of this dimension is haughtiness. Haughtiness means to see himself superior to other humans. This is an inherent result of being egocentric. Because, the ego changes the realities according to self's demands and desires. And it sees excellent itself over everybody and everything.

The human in the fourth dimension doesn't know also a true "love"

The human in this dimension, also, doesn't know a "love" in real meaning. Because, the "love" of him is only for his ego and it's demands and desires. For this reason, he loves everything and everybody satisfying his desires and giving the pleasure himself. But, he becomes instantly distant from everything and everybody giving a little trouble himself. He loves everybody fulfilling any desire of him, he hates everybody who doesn't fulfill his desire.

Therefore, the majority of humans are very "good" as long as you perform his demands. "The good and the bad of humans is understood when you have not fulfill his desires."

Briefly, the man in the fourth dimension is a human who is owner "personality", but egoist, hard-hearted, atrocious, troubled, unrestful and unloving. Although he tries to seem like a good human for the reason the behavior patterns coming from value judgments placed in society, there is always an egoism under these views. There is an artificiality and a spuriousness in these behaviors, always.

Everything changes with "the faith" in the moral dimension

Everything starts to change, when a person has accepted to be subject to the will of his God, believing Him. This instant is an instant that the human has took first step to the maturity. The fifth dimension starts here.

My dear brother,

The fifth "spiritual" or "moral" dimension of the human is a divine education process that its rules are put by God. The name of this education process is the religion. The religion is a mercy and beneficence of God. Unfortunately, only the believers to God and after death take advantage of this mercy and beneficence. This mercy is only for those giving themselves up to God with a contented heart. Most of humans are so engaged in the demands and desires of their ego that they are not fully aware of this mercy and beneficence of their Creator.

The most important reason of the deprivation from the mercy and beneficence of God is, doubtlessly, the arrogance of human. The haughtiness is the most important barricade in front of all the divine benefits. But, the worst of the haughtiness is that being against his God by human. It is such a foolish behavior to be conceited against his God by human, whereas he was created by Him, his all needs are provided by Him, and he is a weak creature who will be dead if he remains breathless a few minutes.

The results of being subject to the volition of God

If the human begins to be subject to the volition of his God by relinquishing his self free volition and his haughtiness, in self heart contentedness and believing Him, he goes into a spiritual ascension and maturation process.

The method of this spiritual ascension and maturation process is to remember always his god, Allah, and to do "riyazet" and "mucahede". "Riyazet" means not to do the things which ego desires (such as forbidden things), "mucahede" means to do the things which ego doesn't desire (such as worships and favors).

As long as this maturation process is completed by doing "riyazet" and "mucahede", the politeness and maturity of the human increases. He begins to be a "human" in a real sense of the word. The endless desires of the ego being present in his heart decreases little by little. The person is rid of his ego and egoism. The fondness for the money, status and havings in his heart finishs. The love of Allah who is the real deity and is owner the mercy and high favour, takes place in his heart, in the place of these fake deities.

If how much a person be sincere in his faith and be desirous in performing the worships for his God, this maturation process is completed so much quickly.

A new personality

When the love of Allah has settled to the heart by disappearing the other loves and passions, everything changes. The person has got an altruistic divine personality now, in place of the previous egoistic personality. I just compare this situation to this that one greedy caterpillar which devours everything becomes one elegant butterfly which carries fragrances from flower to flower. After being completed this maturation process, takes modesty the place of haughtiness, gentleness the place of coarseness, compassion the place of heartlessness, bashfulness the place of shamelessness, beneficence the place of grimness, love the place of hate. This "love" in fifth dimension differs from the "love" in fourth dimension. It is a true "love". It is not like the loves which be showed for wold benefits and then disappears when this benefit finished.

My dear brother,

The most important results being obtained in consequence of this process are those: A strong faith and a heart serenity depending on it. Being in submission. Marifetullah. "Marifetullah" means to know his God by the human. The most valuable knowledge for a human is to know his God, namely "marifetullah". The human has been created for this purpose. The religion is not a somniferous as the socialist mentality supposes. The religion means to be "a true human" by passing through the education of God. If a man doesn't pass through this education, in spite of to be an intelligent creature, he becomes a cruel, fiendish, merciless, shameless, contradictory, tightwad, egoist, unrighteous creature, who always uses his mental activity for viciousness. He sometimes is insomuch cruel that, even any animal doesn't make which he does.

The evilness can not be controlled in the atheist societies

The evilness can not be controlled in the societies being deprived of the religion. The society becomes full to overflowing with the humans who try to crush each other. Therefore, the religion is not a somniferous, but it is a perfection and maturity elixir for the human. There are always serenity and happiness at the societies which sincerely lives the religion. The perturbations and discomforts stalks at the societies which don't live the religion sincerely or they have suspended from the religion.

The human knows his self and his God owing to the religion. He becomes a saintly creature owning the heart serenity, morality and good behaviors, by means of the religion.

The khalif of Allah on the earth

By looking at his behavior, you can easily distinguish such a human who has raised to the fifth dimension by passing through a divine education. Because he always adjudges according to the laws of Allah on every subject, by considering the consent of God every time. He never deviates from justice even it is disadvantageous for himself. He says the good and usefulness when he speaks. He says the true when he says. He never betray when be trusted him for something. He doesn't squander anything. He is true to his word when he gives a promise. He never persecutes anybody. He doesn't despise nobody. He doesn't deem proper anything which he doesn't desire it for himself. A human always feels himself at ease and secure when he came near him. Because he knows that no evil emanates from him.

Briefly, a human in the fifth dimension is a human that he is a symbol of goodness, maturity and perfection, having a divine personality. He is the khalif of his God on the earth. He is a true human.

Be trusted to God.

Dr. Ismail Ulukus is a former phytopathologist and researcher. He has various articles written on plant diseases. In these days, he has begun to write articles on the religion and moral values due to a moral degeneration growing up on all the world.

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World's Worst Mass-Murderers - Religious Extremism Or Enlightened Secularism?

History - Written in Blood

The history of the world has been written in blood, until recently by dominating religions, intolerant of other faiths or beliefs: from dark-age pogroms, to early Islam's rampages, to the Crusades, to conquest of the New World, to the Inquisition, and to Stalin and Hitler and genocidal Holocaust. Throughout this gory litany, peace-seeking philosophers, war-weary, have dreamed periodically of a world without conflict. Other than the cultures and countries which worshipped the glory of mortal combat, e.g. the rulers and elite citizenry of ancient Rome, Sparta and more recently Prussia, most philosophers, and certainly at-risk commoners throughout history have dreamed of quiet lives without conflict or violence, safe from both external and internal attacks upon their freedoms and persons, hoping only to be permitted to enjoy their families and accomplishments in peace - and to die in bed at a respectable age.

Early on, wars were fought and peoples murdered to spread religion, coercive conversions forcing acceptance of the God of a dominant power. Dismayed at the carnage, rational humankind philosophized that no true divinity could tolerate, much less demand, such unwarranted cruelty - hence they must all be false - hence an anti-religion philosophy of rule-by-rationality should-be superior. Mankind began searching out a workable approach to peaceful governance - coexistence among peoples of differing faiths and philosophies - without bloodshed. By an "either-or" argument, if God and Religion seemed to be more cause than solution, perhaps durable peace could be achieved between nations - if "faith" would be discarded and replaced with "reason".

Such daring thinking was envisioned, then espoused - the concept of "enlightened" rule was developed - a peaceful society, governed by fairness in rules of conduct and justice; it was embarked upon and grew, with democratized liberation of countries from prior religious domination. Such optimistic and exciting "Enlightenment" theories took root, conceptually non-tyrannical authority being envisaged - neither rule by royal-lineage nor by divinity figures, instead leaders to be selected from the populace by majority choice, government by rational, impartial laws and justice, replacing religious dogmatism. The theory was implemented with confidence, preamble efforts beginning in (1776 in the US - excluded hereinafter, and) 1794 with the French Revolution. The ringing phrase "Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite" became the slogan of hope in France .

This expectation of a better approach was, however, short-lived, lasting but two years - ending with a parade of citizens, deemed unworthy of life, escorted to the guillotine - and a flood of blood. Subsequently, perhaps inevitably, the pendulum of non-religions or "enlightened" governance went into "overswing" - the world experiencing (perhaps) the ultimate in authoritarian rule based upon the moral compass of mere men - dictatorships - Communism and Nazi-ism!

Extremism of religious ideology and bigotry in living memory as well as recorded history, cannot be denied. Millions of lives have been taken by hatred as frenzied zealots of one religion held power over others - oft-times given a no-win choice, forced conversion or the sword. Even greater extremism is evident today, the virulence being obvious in the venue selection - where civilians, especially children gather - bloodied body-parts of innocents are shown in lurid photos and described in every newspaper - blown-up in buses, restaurants, marketplaces, houses of worship. Human intolerance of faiths other than their own, especially during outbreaks of mob psychology - particularly when exhorting a divine "commandment" to kill "the infidel" - are spurred on by inflammatory and instantaneous distribution of world news. Such bloodshed is even more commonplace today than in the past. So what is the carnage scorecard?

Undoubtedly hundreds of thousands of helpless human beings have been killed by the excesses of religion in recorded history, inflamed zealots, dark-age pogroms, genocides leading to the Holocaust, and present-day Islamo-terrorists. However, in contrast, when the supreme decision authority for life and death has been placed in human ethical standards of morality and justification, the pursuit of ever-greater powers and conquests are apparently irresistible. Rationalizations and cold assessments of benefits and advantages seem to easily overwhelm restraint - leading to carnage and ferocity - greatly exceeding even inflamed religious bigotry. Instead of the envisaged tolerance and fraternity, the end result of political experiments in "enlightened" human authority has been both unanticipated and uninhibited, the untethering of the worst instincts of human beings.

Over 100 Million Killed

Totaling the score can only be done in round numbers, but despotic rulers have caused over 100 million people being killed - by Communism and Nazi-ism within this past century: China, Soviet Union, North Korea, Cambodia, Africa, Afghanistan, and Nazi Europe. These human beings were killed, not in battle or by faith-based hatreds ("if your god is not my god, then you must die"), but from an ideology that denied "faith" itself ("There is no god, only man is the judge of right and wrong!"). With "political correctness" holding sway, it is religion itself that is targeted.

The history of humankind is a history of killing, not for food as in the animal kingdom, but to increase power, dominance of peoples and for land-mass acquisition. Today, of the world religions, all but one seem to have grown beyond desires to kill or compel conversions of other faiths, only the Muslim religion seems to still justify the sacrifice of not only their own lives but also those of their own children, in order to deny others a desired worship of their own gods.

Clearly, man's warlike nature is not curbed by devotion to a divinity. But the record shows that governance and morality considerations - which if not restrained by considerations superior to human authority - seems to lead to rationalizations for abuses with much more extreme end-results. Human nature, absent the moral and ethical compass of religion and with authority without limitation, seems to the inevitable justification of the ultimate in extremism, rationalizing away impediments to increasing authority and acquisition - mass murder without conscience.

Aaron Kolom qualifies as a "rocket scientist" with over 50 years aerospace engineering: Stress Analyst to Chief of Structural Sciences on numerous military aircraft, to Corp. Director Structures and Materials, Asst. Chief Engineer Space Shuttle Program through first three flights (awarded NASA Public Service Medal), Rockwell International Corp.; Program Manager Concorde SST, VP Engineering TRE Corp.; Aerospace Consultant.

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Spiritual Education

I have read more information on spirituality, world religions, self-help, motivation and inspirational thinking than you could ever imagine. I probably have about 300 books and about a hundred audios that I could listen to on these subjects. But let's not forget that I have over 200 DVDs and VHS tapes also. Oh I forgot to mention that in October of 2007 my house burned down and along with it was what I would like to refer to it as my lifetime collection on these topics. If I had to value this collection, it would be almost $20,000 in materials.

Now the one thing that the fire provided me with, was a chance to start over and in less than a year of literary accumulation, I'm off to a good start. I have been studying over my lifetime with extreme persistence on how to better my life, which religion to follow and how to make more money.

If someone was to ask me, what I've learned and what books would I recommend, I've got quite a list. I built a website last year to support some of my favorite authors and to help others gather great materials for changing their life. Some of these books have given me what I would like to call a spiritual hernia. So much information and so little time to go through it.

I often ask myself, was this the best use of my time? Could I have done it another way? I really don't know, and I really don't know what will work exactly for you or your friends. I will give you some advice, meditation, contemplation, and meditation, seemed to be the key to a higher spiritual education. Whatever religion you belong to, whether it's Christianity, Hinduism or Islamic thinking, you can spend a little time with your self thinking about your religious choices, on a daily basis.

Simply sit quietly in a comfortable environment for 15 minutes each day. Try to relax, without falling asleep and clear your mind of any thoughts you have during this period. Try to do this every day and soon you will start to see things a little bit clearer. It seems like meditation strips off the layers of crap that are clouding our minds.

Start with 15 minutes and when you feel comfortable, try to extend the time. Some spiritual and inspirational experts, block out at least one hour each day to spend meditating, thinking about the day's events or just trying to get some creative insight for the next day.

I would also like to recommend, one of the best books that I have read on spirituality, laws of attraction and even meditation. The book is by Arnold Patent called "You Can Have It All." This book was also recommended by Oprah Winfrey and other motivational and spiritual authors.

Meditation can provide you with relaxation and creative insight for solving your problems or can be used, just to clear your mind for a while.

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Enhancing Your Self-Image

Success is an inside job. Even if your body and mind are ready, willing, and able to learn and do whatever is necessary to get the job done, a negative self-image may stop you.

Although we create many outward images of ourselves-so we can interact with or impress others and sell our ideas or services-we only have one self-image. The way we view ourselves determines the level of success we attain in anything. To achieve more success, some parts of our sense of self will have to change.
Your inward impression of yourself controls much of what you create in your life. When someone says, "Good morning, how are you?" you probably answer, "Fine," regardless of any troubles you may be having. The image you project is often very different from your true sense of self.

Because your level of success and happiness is controlled by your interior self-image, you must try to ensure that your exterior image and your interior image are in sync. If you can't match your self-worth with your exterior image, your ability to achieve at the highest levels will be restricted.

Try this exercise. Put the palms of your hands together with the fingers aligned as if in prayer. These hands pressing gently together represent you. Now twist your wrists, keeping your hands together, until the back of your right hand is facing away from your face. The right hand with its back facing out is the side of you that you want and allow the world to see. In fact, you present it to the world all the time. You put your best foot forward. It is the side of you that is happy, fine, capable, reliable, strong, honest, trustworthy, caring, sensitive, and thoughtful. This is your positive side.

Your left hand is the one only you can see. It's the side of you that isn't so good. This is the side of you that's not strong, that is lonely or hurting, that has faults, is afraid, unhappy, easily angered, and not confident. This is your not-so-positive side.

Which side is the real you-the positive side or the not-so- positive side? The truth is, you are both. One side does not negate the other. Just because you have faults, failures, or insecurities doesn't negate the fact that you have strengths, wonderful attributes, and abilities to get things done. Yet most people tend to let their not-so- positive side reduce the strengths on the positive side. They focus on the not-so-good side of themselves, saying, "I know I'm a good person, but . . . ."

If the image you have of yourself consists of only undistinguished and unexceptional qualities-or all the things you are not-then your self-image is discrediting your positive attributes. You can be-and in fact are-both at the same time. For example, if you get a pimple on your nose, isn't that all you see when you look in the mirror? Even though the rest of your face is just fine, you worry about the one blemish. But your pimple does not negate the wonderfulness of all your other features.

You can choose to put the not-so-positive side into proper perspective by no longer making it your focus. Once you have the right perspective, you are free to see all the good things about yourself. You can see that you have a profusion of strengths and abilities.

When people operate from the not-sa-positive side, they give themselves negative labels, saying, "I don't really have what it takes," or 'Tm not cut out for this." Often these labels are not true, but if they are your truth, a negative self-image results and affects your confidence, performance, and happiness.

To better understand how both sides are valuable to you, try another exercise. Put your hands in front of your chest, as if praying. Press them together as hard as you can, having someone hold your wrists at the same time. Now have them quickly pull your hands apart, moving one hand toward yourself and the other toward your partner. No matter how strong you are, or how hard you try, you will not be able to keep your hands together. Just as you are weak in trying to hold your hands together, you will be weakened if you consider your inner and outer selves as two separate beings.

Try this exercise again, this time interlocking your fingers. In this position, your hands cannot be pulled apart-you are strong now. As you can see, our weaknesses can actually make us stronger. Weaknesses tend to make us more humble and teachable. If you can believe that a weakness is truly a gift from God, then you must also believe that God will show you your weakness and make it your strength.

As a child, my weakness was my cowardice. That weakness prompted me to excel at karate. My lack of self-esteem as a young boy living on the Navajo reservation was one reason I decided to become a professional speaker and help others-so I could feel better about myself. My weaknesses have made me stronger.

If you are prone to take charge of a job and do it well, you are most likely driven by a weakness. This weakness could be a feeling of inferiority that makes you go out of your way to do well. Your feelings of inadequacy may cause you to be a top performer. In order to control the outcome, you have to take charge. Perhaps you have a need to be noticed, praised, or acknowledged that causes you to excel.

I know many people who appear to be very strong-they look and act like confident, make-it-happen, take-charge people. They get the job done, reach out to others, and are there to help whenever they can. Many are known for their caring hearts. But if they stop helping others, they feel empty and much of their joy goes away. On the surface, they seem fine, but inside they just aren't happy. For these people, helping others is like getting an emotional fix. They must help others to feel okay inside.

When I ask, "Who takes care of you?" I frequently hear, "No one." Such people feel lonely and are either unaware of their need to be taken care of or try to ignore it and meet their needs by helping others. Often the reason they reach out to others is because they know how bad it feels not to be taken care of. Because of our weaknesses-or needs-we feel powerful or compassionate, but we can still be left searching for our own happiness. When we are just givers, our own emotional resources quickly become drained.

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Undines - Nature Spirits of the Water

According to legends around the world, an undine is a water nymph or water spirit. Undines can be found in any type of body of water, particularly forest pools and waterfalls. They are said to have beautiful voices, which are sometimes heard over the sound of the water. In Scotland, undines are referred to as wraiths of the water.

According to some folklore traditions, undines can take human form, thereby losing their immortality but gaining a soul. This misleading notion has led them to be a popular motif in romantic and tragic literature. Undines are sometimes referred to as nixes, nasty water sprites with mean temperaments. This is another unfortunate characterization of undines. Likewise, undines are often confused with mermaids and sea goddesses.

Paracelsus, a Swiss philosopher of the 15th century, believed that undines and other nature spirits occupied a realm between that of humans and spirit. Although they resemble man in physical form, they are more akin to the spirit realm in their abilities.

They are actually one of the four main types of nature spirits: gnomes (earth element), sylphs (air element), undines (water element) and fiery salamanders (fire element). Since water is critical for human life and all life on the earth, undines understandably play a significant role in mythology and esoteric traditions.

Undines, along with other nature spirits, are guardians of the earth. Undines are under the direction of their hierarchs, Neptune and Luara. Undines are particularly involved in clearing bodies of water of pollution and other chemical hazards. Undines play an important role in the spiritual world and in the maintenance of the balance and purity of the physical platform of the earth for mankind's evolution.

Rose Greenwood is a freelance writer specializing in spirituality and natural health. For more information about undines and other nature spirits, and how we can assist them as they work on behalf of mankind please see http://www.theheartscenter.org The Hearts Center offers an opportunity for seekers to receive up-to-date inspiration from the ascended masters and other spiritual beings. To purchase books, CD's, DVD's, art, and more, please visit http://store.heartscenter.org Learn about the ascension, karma and reincarnation, the benefits of meditation, the use of the violet laser light and much more.

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Clearing a Space For You!

This time of the year is full of renewal, rebirth, growth, development, restoration, and cleansing. Along with the rest of nature, you tend to feel vibrant and inspired to clear things out and get a new start. It is a great time to clear away the past and plant new seeds for your life!

Here are a few easy ways to meet your cleansing needs:

The Space Within You

Fuel up! Think about creating your own cleansing experience to get rid of excess waste. Take advantage of all the great whole foods during this season. Add more fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds to your eating plan.

Express yourself. Journaling can help you know your Self and learn how to express your truth. You don't have to write a novel. A few words can go a long way and set you on the path to self-discovery.

Start exercising. Physical activities allow the body to sweat and rid itself of toxins. Movement will help clear your mind and focus on creating your life.

The Space You Are In

Surround yourself with beautiful things. Create a beautiful space with your new favorite color of the season. Spread some nature throughout your home with plants and flowers. Open up your blinds and let the sun shine in!

Clean out those closets. Remove things in your house or storage that you do not need. Keep the items that bring you joy and happiness.

Have a party! Encourage your loved ones to join you in celebrating renewal and growth. Share your desires, needs, and intentions. Cultivate an environment that is supporting and loving.

Like health, cleansing is not exclusively about how you eat, it's also about how you live! This is just a start.

What else can you do to renew yourself this season?

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She is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, Speaker, and Educator with a private practice offering assistance countrywide. She received her Bachelor's degree from Lincoln University (of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) and Masters degree from University of Maryland. Educated at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City, Takeyah is certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. To learn more about Core Connection Lifestyle, please visit http://www.core-connection.org

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Having an independent power-supply doesn't have to be that expensive or complicated task anymore, simply because "Saving On Electricity Bills" System enable you to do that at minimal cost and effort. You may be surprised but this technique can easily operate refrigerators, w. machines, and other popular home-appliances. Read the following article to hear more about how this technology can help you to significantly cut your expenses.

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The idea is quite simple yet a clever one - "Saving On Electricity Bills" System is based on a downloadable instructional guide that explains in simple words how to assemble Solar-Cells at ridiculous cost. It may sound obvious, but be sure to choose the right guide; make sure it provides detailed descriptions, diagrams, and support so you'll never get lost. In any case, here are just a few advantage & advices to help you better understand this topic.

Important benefits

Implementing this exciting solution definitely provides many benefits:

* Very quick return on investment (ROI).

* Rely only on your own energy-resources and not the ones supplied by governments or corporations.

* Can produce 1000 Watts +.

* Uses natural and clean resources.

* Increases the value of your home by thousands.

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In many states you can sell your unused energy, give it a quick search on the Web to verify that you can benefit from that.

Conclusions

Many home-makers already recognized the fact that "Saving On Electricity Bills" System is a 'must have' for the simple reason that it truly works, and most importantly it saves up 80% on elect. expenses. Without any question - there are plenty other advantages provided by this one-of-a-kind 'machine', simply because it is innovative. The best advice would be to simply try it and experience how it takes just days to start enjoying from its benefits.

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Gas Burning Wood Stoves - All You Need to Know

A gas burning wood stove is no longer a heavy stove which provides only heat. It has undergone many changes to fit the ambience and dcor of your house. The body of the stove is still made of cast iron and it comes with a vent. Other than that, it is very attractive to look at while being very fuel-efficient.

Such a oven also keeps with the EPA standards and does not pollute the atmosphere. Moreover, it uses natural fuels like propane which emits very less fumes. Even the ones using wood as a fuel use wooden scrap or pellets as fuel. That is, these stoves use those parts of wood which would otherwise be wasted. Hence, they are a very good way of saving money.

The energy prices always tend to rise. However, switching to gas burning wood stoves would definitely save some of the money spent on paying energy bills. These ovens come with vents, which can divert heat into other rooms. Some of these use the vents of the existing fireplace of the house to divert the heat. These stoves are also very easy to install. They come in with an in-built program to shut down on reaching a temperature of above 70 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a safety measure which takes away your worry of manually controlling the temperature. In normal fireplaces, you would need to control the temperature.

However, if you do install a gas burning wood stove, you must get your fire alarm checked regularly. This would just be an extra precaution. It must meet EPA standards. But, other than a few precautions, you are otherwise all set to own trendy new gas stoves. The cast iron body makes the oven very chic to look at. The dancing yellow free flames created by the natural gas add a very warm and cozy feel to your home. So go ahead and get your own gas stove!

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Renewable Energy - Why is it So Great & Its Benefits

The energy that can be renewed even after usage and is abundant in nature for conversion to productivity is known as renewable energy. Renewable energy is mostly naturally sourced and can vary from as many as wind, light, oceanic and geothermal. Quite a big percentage of energy consumption in the world resulted from renewable sources of energy. A small percentage of energy generated resulted from biomass ranging from wood burning to hydroelectricity.

Solar energy amounts to another percentage of energy generation, but is comparatively lesser in usage. Geothermal, wind, solar and oceanic energy sources are the more modernly used renewable energies. Climatic changes like ozone depletion, air and water pollution are caused by usage of conventional energy sources like gas, petroleum and coal. These sources are non renewable. The concerns of these environmentally damaging sources of energy are on the rise with politicians and environmentalists all over the world encouraging the usage of renewable sources more often.

Solar energy seems to be the most feasible source of energy considering its abundance, at least on planet Earth. Efficient photovoltaic cells have to be innovated for the best use of solar energy for mass consumption. Solar thermal power stations are present in most places, where there is good availability of sunlight. Deserts are excellent locations for solar arrays.

The energy generated from solar arrays in the deserts can power up entire towns or even entire cities and countries in the future. The largest number of solar power users at the household level are the Kenyans, who purchase an estimated 29,000 solar units per year. Hydroelectric sources of energy are some of the cleanest mass scale installations. Biofuel from plant material can understandably be the new alternatives to organic fuels that result in pollution of the air and water. Although biofuel research is in its fledgling status there is a lot of potential in this.

At the moment, probably the best renewable energy you can use to get free electricity is wind power. All you need to do is simply build your own windmill, and you are set to go to save money and protect our planet. To get instructions and more info about how to start your project, please click here.

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Did you hear the inaugural address by our new President, Mr. Obama? Well, I didn't -- but I read it the next day in the news. Being an advocate of sustainable living, I was really impressed by some things in that speech.

Remember that as the President of the U.S., Mr. Obama has to please all kinds of people. If he leans too strongly in any particular direction, he will alienate lots of voters.

Therefore, it was really good to see that he took a stand on pressing environmental issues in his inaugural address.

For example, he said that: "We will harness the sun and the winds and the soil to fuel our cars and run our factories."

A great statement -- it shows Mr. Obama is conscious of the need for a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle, and determined to take action.

"OK fine -- now what's that got to do with saving money?" you may ask.

It has everything to do with you being able to save money. You see, with this new friendly attitude from the White House toward renewable energy, we are likely to see more interest in giving people like you and me some encouragement to take action.

Suppose you don't like your high utility bill , for example. What to do? Well, if you are a home owner you could install solar panels and harvest free energy as electricity, straight from the sun! OK, I know: such photovoltaic panels used to be painfully expensive. But not anymore. They are getting cheaper every day, and nowadays they could pay for themselves in maybe a year or two.

Actually, even sooner if you install them yourself. And if you also get some subsidies from the Government, then the bottom line looks even better!

Solar panels are said to typically last for more than twenty years -- and give you free electricity each day during all those years.

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Arrange Your Furniture to Save Energy

There's an old saying: "Every little bit helps," and it has a wide range of applications. Energy conservation and heat-saving tricks are no exception. First there are the big remodeling steps we can take to improve home efficiency: new windows, doors, appliances, insulation, and more. But there are also the little things, such as new light bulbs and programmable thermostats that add up to make a big difference. Now we go even further outside the box to arranging furniture to save energy. Considering the large amount of furniture most of us have at home, arranging it all with energy efficiency in mind can have a significant impact.

Keep your electric heat inside

Computers, televisions, lamps, and other household appliances produce a decent amount of heat while running. Anyone who has set their hand on the back of the TV or felt the warm glow of overhead lighting can attest to that. This is not an encouragement to leave these devices on all the time, but it is a good reason to move them away from exterior walls. This due to the fact that much of the heat they create can be lost through the wall, especially if tight insulation is lacking.

Avoid the draft

Just as heat escapes through the walls, cold air gets in through windows and doors. This creates draft zones, or areas that feel colder than the rest of the house. Arrange seating -- couch, desk, etc. -- away from windows and doors to avoid these drafts (in addition to winterizing your house). Quite often we end up running the heater much more than necessary because we're sitting in the coldest part of the house.

Creative insulation

Tall bookshelves full of books act as insulation against heat loss. These you want on exterior walls. Even artwork or tapestries provide some value.

Don't obstruct heating vents

This is a common mistake when arranging furniture. Keep the sofa or bed off of heating vents if at all possible. This stops or significantly slows the progress of heat throughout the house, forcing your heater to wear itself out spending energy.

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In winter it is vital that south windows be allowed to collect sunlight. This is direct gain passive solar heating at its most basic level. But blinds, shades, or curtains provide some insulation value against heat loss at night and heat gain in the summertime when you don't want that direct sunlight.

Add it up

These are some creative ways to "energize" your house and are open for interpretation and addition. Just about any material hung on a wall will have some kind of insulation value. None of them are answers for uninsulated walls or poor performing windows. They will, however, make a difference and make winter living a bit more comfortable for you while you contemplate those larger upgrades for your next remodeling project.

This smart article was contributed by Dan Harding of CalFinder. Read more of Dan's writing about green remodeling and residential solar power.

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Home Automation Can Enhance Your Lifestyle

If you were a small child growing up in the 70s I am sure you remember watching the Jetsons on TV and thinking how cool it was to see Judy Jetson talk to her husband, George on a TV monitor while both of them were in different rooms of their space-aged home. Well hang on to your seat because the Jetsons way of life is no longer just a figment of someones creative imagination. That once spaced-aged technology is here and is quickly gaining popularity all over the world.

Let's face it, most of us live a fast-paced, hectic lifestyle where time is a precious commodity and anything that can save us time we welcome with open arms. Home Automation is designed to do exactly that. It gives you the ability to integrate and activate household electronic components such as interior and exterior lighting, a security system, whole house audio and video, irrigation systems, thermostats, appliances, and CCTV (just to name a few) all from a touch of a button.

Imagine waking up in the morning and from the moment your alarm goes off, lights automatically come on, the shades automatically adjust to the position of the sun outside, the coffeepot begins brewing downstairs, and your favorite jazz CD starts to play softly in your bathroom. All of this before your feet even touch the floor.

Now you are ready to leave for work, you simply push a button that has been pre-programmed as "away" and your security system arms itself, the lights and audio system turn off, the thermostat adjusts to energy-saving mode and your irrigation system is set to water the lawn at 4pm.

Welcome to the world of home automation.

For added peace of mind, most home automation systems will allow you to access, change, and monitor your system from your telephone and the Web. Through special programming, you can elect to receive alerts from your telephone or through email informing you if the alarm has gone off, or the irrigation system failed to turn on, or when your children have arrived home from school. So if you have never considered home automation options for your home before, maybe now is the time.

From a security stand point and in a world where crime, burglary, and home invasions exists and will continue to exist, to have a home look lived in even when you are not at home, is priceless to say the least if it means protecting your number one asset your home and your family from such acts of violence.

With gas prices at an all time high with little to no relief in sight, more and more homeowners are looking for ways to save money on their bills to compensate for the pain they feel at the pump. Home automation systems with motorized shading solutions that adjust automatically based upon the position of the sun outside can help to conserve energy and as a result, helps reduce the amount of time your air conditioner turns on and stays on. This feature alone can translate into significant savings on your utility bills.

As our insatiable appetite for the latest, sleekest, and greatest technologies continues to grow, so too does the demand for people who install and maintain them. With so many system and/or product options to consider when selecting a home automation system, a certified electronic systems contractor (ESC) or more commonly, an electronic systems integrator, can make the time-consuming process of product selection and system evaluation a whole lot easier for you.

So where exactly do you find an ESC in your area? The best place to start would be to consult CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association). Founded in 1989, this international trade association is made up of more than 3,500 members worldwide that specialize in the design and installation of integrated electronic systems for the home. CEDIA members are established businesses, possess credible qualifications, proven experience, and are insured.

Aside from the countless conveniences and time-saving benefits that come from a professionally installed home automation system, it's also an investment in your home and can substantially increase the value of your home as a result.

Curt Rothenberg is Founder of Accent Electronic Systems Integrators, a low voltage electronic systems contractor located in southwest Florida that offers home automation systems, custom theatres, audio, video, security, CCTV, wireless networks and lighting control solutions for both residential and commercial applications. For more information on Home Automation solutions please visit http://www.accentesi.com

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Solar Power and You

Solar power is not a new concept - scientists for centuries have been harnessing the suns electromagnetic energy. The sun heats our earth and facilitates plant and animal life. Over the last 60 years or so, there have been many technological advances in the use and manufacture of photovoltaic cells for commercial and home use. It will become less expensive to have solar panels installed at home or work. Still, why pay more than $1000 for a working system when you can make one of your own for hundreds, thousands of dollars cheaper? Our economic climate is declining, and companies are forced to using cost saving measures. You too can benefit from making your own renewable energy source(s). This brings us to the next question.

What does this have to do with you? Companies large and small are beginning to add solar panels to fuel their utilities. It is becoming more common that we see solar panels in use on roofs and powering traffic signs. They are used to provide heating, cooking and energy for road signs. With the technological advances, many more homeowners can afford cheaper alternatives to purchasing premade/installed solar panels. There are many articles and books explaining how to make your own solar panels. With a little time and patience, it can be easy to make and install your own solar panels. You do not have to understand the basics of solar energy and you do not have to spend a lot of money.

What are the benefits of doing it yourself? Well, not only do you save money on your utility bills, you also help our planet stay green. Our fossil fuels are dwindling, but the sun rises every day, it is yours for the taking. Another option to consider is using wind power. Again, the technology is available for use at home, your business and even science projects at affordable costs. The parts can be easily found, and this can be a fun project for anyone.

Where can I find information about renewable energy sources? Do an internet search and see what is out there. Most of the information is free, so take it. I also suggest a product that is a great home improvement manual regarding renewable energy sources. Contact your utility companies - many offer a free assessment of your home, and they can tell you about other things to consider (i.e. insulation, weather sealing).

Click Here for a very good manual on making and storing your own energy.

Goodluck!

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Saving Money in the Garden With Solar Solutions

Gardening is a relaxing, productive and fascinating hobby. People can grow their own food, create a wonderful natural habitat for birds and animals or simply improve the appearance of their home by installing and maintaining their gardens. Unfortunately, gardening is not a completely cost-free past time and many people feel that they are unable to commit any financial resources to such a hobby, especially in the current economic conditions.

This is too bad because there are many ways of enjoying a garden without spending a lot of money. For example, exterior lighting in the garden can be purchased, installed and operated for very little expense if the home or property owner investigates the amazing number of solar fixtures and systems available. A yard can be quickly and easily outfitted with a large number of lights that illuminate pathways, water features, specimen trees and shrubs or even spotlight flag poles for no more than the cost of the equipment.

How is that possible? Because solar lighting fixtures require no special skills or tools, unlike their "hard wired" cousins that may even need the services of a professional electrician, they automatically save a consumer a lot of money. Installation is not the only area where solar lights save a home or property owner money however, since they are controlled entirely by solar energy their ongoing use and operation cost the consumer absolutely nothing. Additionally, most solar lighting fixtures are outfitted with LED bulbs rather than traditional fluorescent bulbs that require frequent replacement. This could mean that a consumer could install their solar lights throughout their yard or garden and never need to do another thing for almost twenty years. This is because the LED bulbs have an expected life span of ten to twenty years, and the solar lighting system requires nothing else!

Of course a gardener could also enjoy such things as fountains and small fish ponds that are entirely operated by solar energy as well. In fact an ever increasing number of garden suppliers are making solar powered pumps and fountains available. This would allow a seasonal water feature to be operated for no more than the cost of the equipment. A gardener could create an entire evening garden with solar fountains, lighting, and illuminated pathways that all operate from the power of the sun. While the initial expense would have to be addressed, the ongoing operation would more than likely pay for the equipment in a single season. What better way to demonstrate a love of the garden than through the installation of fixtures and equipment that require nothing but the sun.

Jonathan Gal is a solar lighting expert and owner of YCA Solar Lights, an organization dedicated to promoting clean, energy efficient solar lighting technology. To find out more about how solar technology is changing the way we live, especially with respect to lighting, you are invited to visit: http://www.ycasolarlightstore.com

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What's so Important about Learning - Zig Ziglar Video

Zig Ziglar explains how the learned will inherit the earth.

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Renewable Energy - Why is it So Great & Its Benefits

The energy that can be renewed even after usage and is abundant in nature for conversion to productivity is known as renewable energy. Renewable energy is mostly naturally sourced and can vary from as many as wind, light, oceanic and geothermal. Quite a big percentage of energy consumption in the world resulted from renewable sources of energy. A small percentage of energy generated resulted from biomass ranging from wood burning to hydroelectricity.

Solar energy amounts to another percentage of energy generation, but is comparatively lesser in usage. Geothermal, wind, solar and oceanic energy sources are the more modernly used renewable energies. Climatic changes like ozone depletion, air and water pollution are caused by usage of conventional energy sources like gas, petroleum and coal. These sources are non renewable. The concerns of these environmentally damaging sources of energy are on the rise with politicians and environmentalists all over the world encouraging the usage of renewable sources more often.

Solar energy seems to be the most feasible source of energy considering its abundance, at least on planet Earth. Efficient photovoltaic cells have to be innovated for the best use of solar energy for mass consumption. Solar thermal power stations are present in most places, where there is good availability of sunlight. Deserts are excellent locations for solar arrays.

The energy generated from solar arrays in the deserts can power up entire towns or even entire cities and countries in the future. The largest number of solar power users at the household level are the Kenyans, who purchase an estimated 29,000 solar units per year. Hydroelectric sources of energy are some of the cleanest mass scale installations. Biofuel from plant material can understandably be the new alternatives to organic fuels that result in pollution of the air and water. Although biofuel research is in its fledgling status there is a lot of potential in this.

At the moment, probably the best renewable energy you can use to get free electricity is wind power. All you need to do is simply build your own windmill, and you are set to go to save money and protect our planet. To get instructions and more info about how to start your project, please click here.

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Aum Mantra For Mediation

Ahhhhh is the sound of God and can be used for meditation. Listen to this wonderful sound and try to find God in it.

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Greg is currently working on a religious help library filled with great subjects on a wide array of topics, like religion, self help and spiritual changes in the world. His views on religious freedom are slowly changing the way people think about institutional religion.

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How to Build a Solar Panel - Earth For Energy DIY Solar Kit Review

As most of you will know, purchasing solar panels is an expensive business. So expensive is the cost associated with installation of a solar system, it has put most of us off buying them.

Earth for Energy has developed a guide that shows you step-by-step how to build a solar panel. These how to build a solar panel guides (around $40) will walk you step-by-step via an illustrated manual and easy to follow videos through the process of building your own DIY solar power kit.

The guide shows you how to build a solar panel and generator with materials available from your local hardware store for less than $200! compare this to the thousands of dollars you would normally have to outlay and I am sure you will agree its an investment worth making.

Once installed you will soon be on your way to saving some serious money. The instructions are literally child's play to follow, in fact get the whole family involved in the project, its educational and fun!

So don't wait any longer, join the over 1 million US households implementing solar energy in one form or another. Remember not only will you be saving money by slashing your power bills by as much as 80%, you will also be doing your bit for the environment as solar is a clean, renewable energy source.

NOTE : If you act now you can save $40 off the normal price of the earth 4 energy how to build a solar panel and solar generator guide Click Here for more information.

Like most things released in this format there are some products to avoid, Click Here for a review on the best DIY Solar Power Kits available on the web

Jon Elsdon is a Solar Energy Consultant and Environmentalist. Jon is editor of DIY Solar Power

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Another Insight on Mary Magdalene - Movie Video

This video has more information on Mary Magdalene, great video on advanced spiritual thinking.

If you're really seeking the kingdom of heaven, the glory of God and the true vision that Jesus had, check out some great Christian articles . These articles are designed to teach and educate Christians.

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Benefits of Metal Roofing

If you are thinking of renovating your home or are in need of a new roof, you may want to consider metal roofing. Metal roofing is a growing trend among homeowners because of the many benefits that this type roof brings. If you opt for metal roofing, your home resale value will increase. Metal is thought to top the list of renovation-friendly materials for those who are renovating their homes. This material is also at the top of new home builders lists.

There are many benefits to choosing metal roofing over shingled roofing. The most popular is the energy-saving benefits. Energy-saving solutions are not only popular in today's market, but these solutions can save you money. On average with a "cool metal roof" you could save up to 40% annually on your energy bill. Homeowners also benefit from lower home insurance premiums by choosing metal. Depending on your insurance carrier, if you choose metal over shingles, your premiums could decrease significantly.

Metal roofing comes in several types of material. Aluminum is a lightweight material, but it us very strong and will last a long time. Since the material is lightweight, there is less stress on the structure. This means that there is not a need for reinforcements. Another benefit to aluminum is that it is resistant to rusting and corrosion. Another material this type of roofing is made of is steel or stainless steel. Steel is preferred in the industry because of its strength and it withstands against corrosion from natures elements. Steel roofs are coated with Zinc or Zinc-Aluminum for added protection.

Another great advantage of metal roofing is the ability to choose a color that will match your home and style. Unlike shingles where your options are limited, metal roofing comes in many choices of colors. Finding one that will go great with your home should be easy.

The final stage of selecting your roof is to locate a contractor in your area. This can be done be looking through the yellow pages or searching online. When you have found a contractor, you need to ensure that you have a found a trustworthy company. Ask around, check with the Better Business Bureau and ask for references before signing a contract with a company. You will be happy with your new roof. You can sleep well at night knowing you have the protection you need and that you saved money in the process.

You may find more information about Metal Roofing at Metal Roofing Sacramento and Metal Roofing California which is the Lifetime Roof corporate web site also known by the company name of California's Best Roof.

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Homemade Wind Turbine - How to Build Homemade Wind Turbines

Learning how to build a homemade wind turbine became important to our family when we first started looking to buy a wind generator to run our off gird home. The price of 1000w models needed to run our renewable energy system cost nearly $4000 including the tower. We had to even assemble it ourselves. We figured there must be a better way.

Our solar panel array just wasn't big enough to run our home and we figured a large wind turbine would add to our power supply enough to meet the increased demand of 3 children growing up in a mostly normal home.

What did we need?

1000w of power production

40 foot tower

Could we build a homemade wind turbine?

We decided to look at the option of building our own, as we said when we saw the price of new ones. The problem was that no simple plans existed to do just that. All of the wind generator plans we encountered called for complicated layout and even more welding than we cared to pursue. What we needed was a simple set of plans.

None existed so we decided to make our own.

Our homemade wind turbine project took us over 10 years to complete. Trying to find a source of cheap parts that we could put together with relatively simple tools was very difficult. Everyone seems to always want to complicate things in order to keep their share of a very large business sector. The renewable energy field has grown substantially over the past few years and most manufacturers simply didn't want anyone building their own wind generator. I guess we can understand that.

But, not everyone can afford $4000 for the system we needed. We know we couldn't. So we went to work to design a system that could be used by anyone. We even learned how to consistently provide a wind turbine blade design that met the simple tool- easy to learn criteria.

Do you want more information?

Learn how to build a Homemade Wind Turbine. The plans are easy to follow, require simple tools only and no previous experience. It did take us over 10 years to put together our testing and research so that the average person could build their own, but we have still done our best to keep the cost reasonable, under $30.

Our family began living off the grid in 2001 and we have never looked back. Learning how to build a homemade wind turbine is the fastest way to get started living off the grid.

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