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William Lewis Massey

William Massey Music

Upcoming Dates:

4/13 Hotel Tavern, West Jefferson, NC 630-930

4/20 Radio Interview on WKSK 5:30-6

4/20 Hotel Tavern, West Jefferson, NC 630-930

4/27 Mainstreet Pizzeria and Taphouse, Sparta, NC 630-9

5/5 Private Event, Blue Feather Creek Farm, NC

5/6 Boondocks Brewery, West Jefferson, NC 3-6

6/1 Greenbush Brewery Annex: SunSpot Release Party, Sawyer, Michigan, 630-930

6/10 Portofino’s, Boone, NC time TBD

6/15 Radio Interview on WKSK 530-6

6/15 Muddy Creek Cafe, Sparta, NC 730-930

6/16 Boondocks Brewery, West Jefferson, NC 3-6

7/8 Portofino’s, Boone, NC time TBD

7/26 Huc A Poo’s, Tybee Island, Georgia 9-1

7/28 Boondocks Brewery, West Jefferson, NC 3-6

8/3 Greenbush Brewery Annex, Sawyer, Michigan, 630-930

8/4 Boatyard Brewery, Kalamazoo, Michigan TBD

8/12 Boondocks Brewery, West Jefferson, NC 3-6

Check back frequently for upcoming performances!!

William Massey is a singer-songwriter based out of Mouth of Wilson, VA. Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, Massey incorporates his own Southern roots music with groups he's been influenced by such as: The Avett Brothers, Jason Isbell, Widespread Panic, Joe Purdy, and Hiss Golden Messenger to name a few. Live performances will provide a diverse sound ranging from a clean Taylor acoustic, to a full tone Gibson Memphis, to the dirty sounds of a slide on a Gretsch resonator.

Massey has opened for Nashville recording artist Andrew Salgado and North Carolina based Time Sawyer Band and is regularly featured in Sparta, NC's "Music on Main" series.

This is William's latest song, "Negotiations".

"I'm really proud of this new one. It's a little more technical than most of my originals and I found I was able to apply really meaningful lyrics to a melody that I absolutely love playing."

One of William's favorite songs: "So Long, Honey" Caamp

Paddy"s Song

"I love the concept of the solo musician. My setup and gigs are as simple as it gets for the most part. I'm one guy up there, without anything or anyone to depend on except myself and my instruments. I LOVE the opportunity to sit in with bands or friends just to jam or practice, but as far as writing and performing goes I'm focusing all of my energies on the individual side of things. I feel like I have to hold myself to an even higher standard when i am writing and performing solo as opposed to relying on other people or perhaps sacrificing musical principals."

"All music is created perfect, if only in the eyes of the person who wrote it. When people continue to do what they love, and continue to push their own personal limits, they become better people. The true beauty comes when musicians are able to touch and reach people through their craft. What the world needs right now is goodness and love. I can't think of a better way to distribute that than through a medium that has no restrictions and knows no race, creed, or nationality. Music is its own entity, and it's one of the purest forms of truth and love that we can spread."- William Lewis Massey

"I've been primarily influenced by the group of musicians that have frequented my hometown of Savannah, Georgia. Growing up, it was nearly impossible to go out to eat without a solo performer, acoustic duo, or 3-piece blues band playing. As I got older I quickly became aware that this was something I wanted to do. It wasn't until after my time on Micronesia that I gave serious consideration to pursuing music on a much larger scale."- William Massey

"Holding or hammering on a note for a 1/4 beat shorter or longer makes all the difference in the world to me because ultimately, the sounds coming out of my guitar, and from my voice, are how I'm feeling at that moment."

"As I've gotten a little older I consider my music an extension of myself...my thoughts, my feelings. It is a way for me to connect with people I don't even know, simply by sharing what I have to offer."- WLM

WIlliam can be found further on the web in ever increasing volume and frequency at these following places including :

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBhnvD8OCvWbAN0-ZAPJSKA

https://www.instagram.com/williammasseymusic/

https://www.facebook.com/william.l.massey

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Ohr Simcha Children's Home

American Friends of Ohr Simcha

Please Help the most underprivileged children in Israel

Due to the unfortunate circumstances that many of our children come from, they require extra light and joy to compensate for the years of deprivation and suffering they have endured. Ohr Simcha was founded in 1971 and is among the nation’s most experienced institutions of this sort.

Recognized by Israel's Ministry of Social Affairs as a therapeutic boarding school, it serves a diverse population of religious and ethnic backgrounds including Arab and African countries and as a meeting ground for children and youth from all over the country. They grew up in poverty, in single-parent families, with divorced parents, sick people, drug addicts and prisoners. Some of the children are orphans.

The children are helpless and need a warm home, security and support. We are considered to be one of the leading therapeutic campuses in Israel thanks to our special form of rehabilitation, attention and warmth, and we do everything to provide the children a balanced education and strong socio-cultural values. Thanks to the devoted care, personal attention and assistance they receive in the school, children are able to develop, recover and move forward as productive members of society.

We combine learning and individual care in unique ways that enable each and every child to reach his fullest potential. The children are always productively occupied and are constantly learning and discovering. Yet at the same time they are given enough freedom and support to develop as individuals. At the boarding school, the children enjoy a warm and loving home, in a rural setting in tranquility with a lively community life.

Our dedicated, experienced and attentive staff, imbued with vision and a sense of mission, give children attention and warmth, doing everything in their power to have them advance academically as well as socially, culturally and morally. Thanks to the dedicated care, the personal attention and the help they receive at the boarding school, the children succeed in developing, rehabilitating and moving forward.

The professional staff includes about 100 people, including teachers, educators, professional therapists, counselors, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, educational counselors, mothers, mentors, doctors, nurses, tutors, volunteers and private tutors. Our personal care program is built according to each child's personal needs. It includes a variety of services and sports and leisure facilities such as clinics including a dental clinic, a pedagogical center, a gym, a kiosk, billiard rooms and tennis courts, computer rooms, libraries, a petting zoo, lawns etc. The school has a safe room for grades 1 to 9, which is recognized by the Ministry of Education. The school has therapeutic and special education classes. In addition, the school has art therapy, a speech therapist, auxiliary classes, and more.

PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING US YOUR SUPPORT TODAY. ONLY TWO SIMPLE STEPS REQUIRED. FIRST, REGISTER YOUR NAME ON THIS NETWORK BY CLICKING THE REGISTER BUTTON IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER, AND SECOND CLICK THE BLUE SPONSOR TAB ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE TO PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT. PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING TODAY. MAY THE HASHEM BLESS YOU IN KIND.

Helping Our Students

The students of the boarding school, who grew up under intolerable conditions of poverty and acute distress, arrive as high risk minors with a significant lag especially in their studies and emotional development, behind their peers and without learning habits after having experienced many failures in educational institutions. Some during certain periods of their lives lived without any educational framework. In addition the circumstances of their lives caused most of them to develop learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders and severe emotional and mental problems. In addition, many of the students suffer from low self-esteem and severe emotional problems that impair their ability to function.

We invest as much as possible in our students in order to give them a real chance of a better life and to enable them to acquire skills for a normative life in the future. Running the boarding school and the various projects involves costs, which we can not cover without support. – We urge you to support our efforts to rehabilitate children at risk and integrate them into society.

American Friends of Ohr Simcha

Phone: 412-889-4447

dfriedman5640@gmail.com

"Mishpachton" Family Home

The children of Ohr Simcha have either been forcibly removed from their homes by social services due to abuse or neglect or brought by parents and relatives who are not able to care for them. These children require psychological therapy and in some cases medical intervention.

In 2005, Ohr Simcha spearheaded a unique Family Foster Home (FFH) framework and has grown to a total of 72 children over the past six years.

Thirteen children who are most in need are selected to move from the boarding school framework to the Family Homes. Preference is also given to the youngest children and children who suffer from chronic diseases who require extra care and attention. The children live with a married couple, their foster parents and their biological children in a family-like setting with a warm and loving home who take care of them for intensive care and supervision and operating according to regulations set by the Ministry of Welfare, the Ministry of Educational.

The couple is carefully selected according to their educational and therapeutic experience as well as caring personality. They are responsible for caring for all of the children's physical, emotional and social needs, for constructing an educational program, maintaining ongoing contact with the school, instilling discipline and values, and being available to listen and provide for any need that might arise with the children. In every dwelling area twelve children live in six bedrooms. We have six sections in the boarding school and we want to absorb additional children.

The children's’ daily routine is constructed around the family as much as possible and within the home. They eat together as a family (and not in the boarding schools’ dining room), do laundry, receive separate therapy sessions, attend special events and go on trips as a family. Our various forms of therapy including: art therapy, music therapy, drama therapy, counseling and group therapy, are rigorously tailored to each child by our professional therapeutic staff.

In the mornings they attend the regular school framework and in the afternoons engage in our various enrichment activities such as computers, sports, carpentry, electronics, art, music, etc. They also receive homework assistance if necessary and emotional therapy. They are readily able to be checked up on by their foster parents but also are given their privacy. After the age of 14 the children transfer from the family home unit into a high school dormitory, also located on our campus. Under the care they receive at Ohr Simcha the children grow up to be productive loving people and parents and have served wonderfully in the military as well.

Bar Mitzvah

As part of our efforts, to fill the voids in the children's’ lives that they came to us with we hold a bar mitzvah every year for 20 children. The Bar Mitzvah ceremony is very important and is a major milestone in the transition from childhood to adulthood. The parents of the children do not participate in the organization or funding of their children's Bar Mitzvah celebrations.

The event includes a learning process, an aliyah to the Torah at the Western Wall and a big celebration, to which family members, friends and public figures are invited. We purchase suitable clothing, tefillin, tallit and gifts for each child. As part of the festivities, we also take the campers for tours around the country.

We need assistance through support or sponsorship to produce the Bar Mitzvah celebrations and cover the costs involved. The costs include studying for the ceremony, purchasing clothing and accessories (talit and tefillin) for each trainee, traveling to the Western Wall, organizing the ceremony (stage, refreshments, musical accompaniment, photography) and tours.

Mail and donations can also be sent to:

5640 Phillips Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

American Friends of Ohr Simcha

Phone: 412-889-4447

dfriedman5640@gmail.com

Art and Music Therapy

One of the most effective ways of dealing with a wide range of difficulties our children have including behavioral and functional, difficulties is intensive therapy through art and music. It is an effective tool that help children with qualified and experienced therapists to rebuild their self-confidence.

Animal Therapy

In the animal corner built in the boarding school, the students enjoy animal therapy. The treatment is designed to develop and enhance emotional, social, behavioral and motor skills. In addition, it provides knowledge and familiarity with life processes and develops curiosity.

Therapeutic Riding

Through our riding lessons, students learn riding skills and horse control and improve abilities such as attention and concentration, spatial orientation, and gross and fine coordination. Being close to a living creature, accepting and loving the rider in a nonjudgmental and reserved manner, allows the formation of a bond that contributes greatly to the child's mental and emotional health.

Therapeutic Sports

Students learn martial arts to strengthen values of discipline and achievement and experience group sports that foster social skills and cooperation. This activity gives the students an opportunity to experience success, and to channel this positive experience into the school framework as well.

Please Help US

It is very expensive to operate a boarding school for children with special needs. We call on you to support our efforts to rehabilitate children at risk and to integrate them into Israeli society. Your help is very muchappreciated, and if you are ever in Israel, please come and visit us at any time. You don’t even have to make an appointment.

Other Ways You can Help

We understand that many people would like to help, but lack the financial means to do so. If you would like to help, please at least help us spread the word using Tormin.net.

Tormim.net helps us reach out to people. It uses 6 languages and 4 different social media websites. After you make a donation (even a small one), please use the “Share” feature to let your friends know about the work we do and that you support that work.

Thank you most sincerely for your help.

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Hey folks I'll be debuting a few new songs this evening on WKSK's "Live After 5" segment out of West Jefferson, NC. The show will be streamed live here: http://580wksk.com

Hope yall can tune in!

William #RAWK #williammasseymusic

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Hey folks check out my updated Spotlight page for a brand spankin new song! Hope yall enjoy!

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Rights

Animals Angels

“We are there with the animals."

Animals’ Angels Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in Maryland with full-time investigators working in the United States to fight animal abuse, expose cruelty and improve conditions.

Animals' Angels, Inc.

PO Box 1056

Westminster, MD 21158

E-mail: support@animalsangels.org

Office: 443-821-3343

Fax: 443-821-3349

Our team works primarily in the field, documenting conditions for the animals at auctions, collecting stations, and slaughter plants. We closely cooperate with law enforcement agencies on a state and federal level and the evidence obtained during our investigations has brought countless animal abusers to justice.

Animals’ Angels teams are there with the animals every week, conducting hands-on research and investigations throughout the United States. We objectively report observations, document conditions, and expose animal cruelty and abuse. Whenever possible, our investigators provide comfort, food, and water to the animals we encounter and ensure that suffering animals receive veterinary care.

Our documented reports and video footage are provided to the news media as a public service to raise awareness. However, in an effort to create the much-needed change "on the spot," we also present our investigation results to auction and slaughter plant management to encourage positive improvements in the way farm animals are handled during transportation, at auction, and at slaughter.

In addition, we produced a series of training materials which we provide (along with our investigation results) to auction management as an educational tool for their employees to improve the conditions for farm animals going through the auction and to ensure proper procedures and protocols are followed in case of an emergency situation. We also developed a ground-breaking training program designed specifically for law enforcement.

Equally important, we share documentation of cruelty with all appropriate law enforcement agencies to ensure that violators of animal protection laws are being held responsible for their actions at all applicable levels.

"I was always an animal lover since I was a child; this developed into a passion of mine later on, and my background in International Law certainly has helped me pursue this work around the world where different laws and legal standards exist." -Sonja Meadows, Founder of Animals' Angels

"There has been much accomplished through our work, and we also know that it is a gradual process. The spreading of knowledge and the raising of awareness is our mission, both to the cruelty that has resulted in seeing animals only as commodities, as well as how these practices negatively affect us and our environment. I believe, and one can see by the dietary trends and the desire of people to have some awareness of their food sources, that the momentum is headed in the right direction."

"Among the things that everyday people can do, in addition to spreading information, and donating to this cause and causes like it, is making some commitment to purchasing and eating ethically produced foods. Certainly, in this era of mass production and mass consumption, as well as renewed interest in healthier eating, there is a great interest in being knowledgeable about our food sources."

"Beyond investigating, and exposing unethical and inhumane practices in factory farming, Animals' Angels actively investigates and reports on issues such as the very "underground" practice of horse slaughter and trade, long distance transport of animals, treatment of non-ambulatory animals, and puppy mills and dog auctions. We've had great responses of support and gratitude to our cause, and I've especially seen this on the issue of horse slaughter which, to many in America, is a very hidden industry. Horse owners have contacted us in shock when they found out that the horse they had to give up for various reasons was taken to slaughter and sold as meat in various countries around the world; saying "how is that possible, we don't slaughter and eat horses here, is that even legal?"

"While it would be extremely difficult to bring a case against our organization in court, as we do all of our investigations legally; there have certainly been instances where I've been harassed, followed, threatened, and have even encountered attempts of disgruntled parties to drive me off the road. There are big money interests who greatly financially benefit from extremely unethical practices, and exposing them can certainly be a dangerous job, though much has been and will continue to be accomplished, and as awareness grows our support grows."

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http://www.animalsangels.org

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1 Sep 22, 2018

Wildlife

DISCOVERING THE WILDLIFE HERITAGE OF MADAGASCAR - 11 DAYS

Lion Adventure Travels

DISCOVERING THE WILDLIFE HERITAGE OF MADAGASCAR - 11 DAYS

A Mecca for Wildlife Heritage

Madagascar is a Mecca for the diversity of life with a unique faunal and floral world. We have selected parks and reserves that will offer you the best opportunities to discover endemic species: lemurs, chameleons, birds etc in their natural environment amidst a variety of breathtaking landscapes. We will also pass through exciting settlements and people.

Excellent hiking opportunity

The beautiful landscapes of the Isalo National Park allows you excellent hiking opportunities and exploration of the area.

Travelling sustainablly

Our destinations and partners are selected based on the expertise of locality as well as commitment to sustainability. Together we make sure we follow the highest standard of sustainability and social responsibility.

www.lionadventures.com

https://lionadventures.com/disover-wild-madagaskar

Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival in ANTANANARIVO ! Meet with our representative and transfer to hotel,

DAY 2: ANTANANARIVO – ANDASIBE

After breakfast, departure to ANDASIBE. Along the high gorges and undulating plains, the journey to the east is more wooded due to abundant rainfall. On the way, stop at the Peyrieras reserve to observe different types of endemic amphibians and chameleons. Also visit the historical gendarmerie museum. Lunch on the way. Continue to Andasibe. On arrival, in the afternoon, visit of the private reserve of VAKONA LODGE to observe some crocodiles and lemurs. Nocturnal visit of the private association park to discover the nocturnal lemur, chameleons, snakes

DAY 3: ANDASIBE - AKANIN'NOFY PALMARIUM

4 hours including transfer by motorboat. After breakfast, drive to Manambato for motorboat transfer to Ankanin'ny Nofy via Rasoabe Lake. Lunch Walk along the white sand beach. Night tour of the mysterious lemur: aye aye. Dinner and night at PALMARIUM hotel

DAY 4: AKANIN ' NOFY .

Visit of the palmarium, private reserve to see extraordinary animal species such as lemurs, birds and some plant species like vanilla orchids. afternoon: visit of the village, traditional alambics of essential oil Lunch Dinner and rnight at PALMARIUM hotel. !

DAY 5: AKANIN'NOFY!–PERINET Back to Perinet. Lunch. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight at VAKONA LODGE or similar

DAY 6: ANDASIBE - PERINET - ANTANANARIVO

Visit of the national reserve of ANALAMAZAOTRA, visit of 4 hours, or VOI (belonging to the association of the villagers) Incursion into the forest to see the Indri Indri, the largest existing lemur and hear his call singing as he cries, and watch the birds.

The forest of ANALAMAZAOTRA is the unique sanctuary of INDRI INDRI . other species of lemurs can be seen in the reserve.

Extreme rarity of native species of birds. The fern is particularly dense: fern, epiphytic plants and endemic variety of orchids. Interesting walk in the clear paths of a primary forest. Lunch Back to Antananarivo. Check-in at hotel, dinner and night.

SECOND STEP : THE DEEP SOUTH

DAY 7: ANTANANARIVO - FORT - DAUPHIN - BERENTY

FORT DAUPHIN, THE PARADISE OF BOTANISTS

A beautiful landscape offering diversity with lush vegetation typical of eastern Madagascar and the semi-arid and bush of its mainland. The city is built on a peninsula between two large deep bays. Flight to FORT DAUPHIN (subject to flight schedule). On arrival, transfer to the hotel or drive continuation to Berenty, 81 km (this program will depend on the flight schedule.) Rather bad road to Berenty but offers great scenic interest. After lush vegetation and the discovery of carnivorous plants, crossing thorny shrubs characteristic of southern Madagascar. Botanists' paradise with its extraordinary variety of euphorbiaceace, unique in the world. The famous baobab, "mother of the forest", the funerary figures of Antanosy with commemorative stones of the dead.. Lunch. On the way, large sisal plantations. First foray into the forest and night visit. The reserve is of great interest to ecotourists: 340 ha along the Mandrare River, a private reserve created in 1936 by a French family. Fauna and flora of a gallery forest: lemurs, turtles and a wide variety of endemic birds. A museum inside this famous forest that shows: musical instruments, the soul of Antandroy.

DAY 8: BERENTY - FORT DAUPHIN

Morning incursion in the reserve to observe birds and a museum inside this famous forest that shows musical instruments, the soul of Antandroy. Lunch then in the afternoon, return to Fort Dauphin. Dinner and overnight at CROIX SUD. Hotel.

DAY 9 : FORT - DAUPHIN - LOKARO - FORT DAUPHIN

After breakfast, departure by motorboat to the village of EVATRA through a typical landscape of tropical vegetation. Upon arrival at the village, trekking to the beautiful bay of LOKARO. Picnic lunch and return to FORT DAUPHIN by boat Dinner and night at the hotel CROIX SUD.

DAY 10: FORT - DAUPHIN - ANTANANARIVO

Morning visit of the private reserve of Nahampoana. This is another type of reserve with the bamboo forest. You can still see some kinds of lemurs in the rainforest, such as catta lemurs, sifaka and lemur mongooses, some kinds of waterfall birds. Lunch. After the visit, return to Fort Dauphin and fly to Antananarivo.

DAY 11 : ANTANANARIVO – VOL INTERNATIONAL

Transfer to the airport. Upon arrival in Antananarivo, transfer to the hotel, check-in.

Cost

Person Person Cost : $ 2050

Single supplement : $ 500

This includes full board, flight not included, based on 2 adults sharing the room. TVA included

1 Sep 17, 2018

Earth

Everest Base Camp Trek

Lion Adventure Travels

Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest has been in the imagination of adventurer worldwide since the summit of Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1950. The majesty and myths associated with Everest and the Sherpa community living there are so great trekking to its base camp (17,590′) itself is an adventure of a lifetime.

TO BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE PLEASE GO TO:

https://lionadventures.com/everest-base-camp-trek

The trek commences with a tour of heritage sites of Kathmandu and early flight from Kathmandu to the Lukla in the heart of the Khumbu Region. On the first day, it is an easy hike of around three to four hours with overnight at Phakding, a Sherpa village. The treks from the next days then goes north upwards the Dudh Kosi valley to Namche Bazaar; the trading hub, main town of the region. The trail then follows Imja Khola from Namche. On the way, you will get some spectacular views of the Khumbu Himal, Thamserku and Kantega with Amadablam in the distance, and Everest and Lhotse dominating the skyline. The trail then ascends gradually up the Imja Khola eventually, passing the tree line behind before Dingboche. From there to famous Kalapatthar takes a further two days, passing through the Everest glacier. Here you will have a close direct view, experience of Mt Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse, towering above you.

The rest of the journey takes about five days, retracing to Lukla, enjoying and exploring the landscapes and life in Everest region. You will then fly back to Kathmandu.

Despite the name of the Everest being associated with height, and altitude, its possible for anyone with reasonable fitness. And our itinerary has been designed to allow you plenty of time to get acclimatize and our guides will ensure that you will stay healthy and safe.

TO BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE PLEASE GO TO:

https://lionadventures.com/everest-base-camp-trek

Trip Highlights

• Trek to the base of Mt Everest, the world’s highest mountain.

• A challenging hike to Kala Patthar (18,192′), Nangkartshang Peak (16,672′). and Everest Base Camp (17,590′).

• Visit and interaction at Sherpa and Himalayan villages in Everest region.

• Visit medieval cities and World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu

Brief Itinerary

01 Arrival in Kathmandu,

02 Kathmandu valley sightseeing.

03 Flight to Lukla - trek Phakding (2652 m.), Overnight Lodge

04 Phakding / Namche Bazaar (3446 m.), Overnight Lodge

05 Rest day in Namche, Overnight Lodge

06 Namche Bazaar / Thyengboche (3867 m.) Overnight Lodge

07 Trek to Pheriche (4252m), Overnight Lodge

08 Acclimatization at Pheriche, Overnight Lodge

09 Trek to Lobuche (4930m), Overnight Lodge.

10 Lobuche / Kalapattar (5545 m.) Overnight Lodge

11 Gorak Shep / Everest Base Camp / Lobuche (4930 m.) Overnight Lodge

12 Trek to Pangpoche (3985m), Overnight Lodge

13 Trek to Namche [3450m), Overnight Lodge

14 Trek to Lukla (2800m), Overnight Lodge

15 Fly to Kathmandu, Overnight Star Hotel

16 Departure

PRICE: (Per Person)

US $ 2450.00 (2 Pax)

US $ 2350.00 (3 – 4 Pax)

US $ 2250. 00 (5 – 6 Pax)

US $ 2150.00 (7 – 8 Pax)

US $ 2050.00 ( 9 + Pax)

Single Supplement for Kathmandu & Pokhara only:

US $ 375.00

TO BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE PLEASE GO TO:

https://lionadventures.com/everest-base-camp-trek

PRICE INCLUDES

 Airport picks and drops.
 3 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with Breakfast.
 English speaking Nepali Guide
 Porter 1 for 2 clients
 Accommodations in lodges during trekking
 Three meals a day while on trek as stated in the itinerary
 Insurance for Nepali staffs.
 TIMS permit
 Everest National Park entry fees.
 Sightseeing in Kathmandu World Heritage Sites as per itinerary, Transport & guide only.
 Flight Kathmandu – Lukla - Kathmandu
PRICE EXCLUDES

 International Airfare to and from Nepal
 Accommodation in Kathmandu other than mentioned above.
 Alcoholic and canned drinks.
 Dinner & Lunches in Kathmandu
 Medical treatments and medical insurance
 Emergency and Evacuation costs
 Clients Travel insurance
 Nepal visa.
 Costs associated with cancellations, delays & porters due to road works, unavoidable by Company.
 Personal correspondent & phone calls.
 Changes to existing ticketing (flight) and itinerary

 Sleeping bag
 Personal items and all that is not mentioned in the lists above inclusion.
 Trekking gears
 Domestic airport tax, extra baggage fare

Trek Facts

Duration: 16 days

Starting from: Lukla

Ending at: Lukla

Grade: Moderate and difficult

Highest access of the trek: Kalapatthar 5545 m.)

Culture: Sherpa

Mode of trekking: Lodge

Himalayan sights: Khumbu Himal, Thamserku and Kantega with Amadablam in the distance, dominating the skyline ahead are Everest and Lhotse.

Most attraction of the Trek: Mt. Everest and more.

Trek Barometer:

Fitness *** Culture *** Nature **** Comfort**

Why Lion Adventures?

We have a team with 15 + years of experience in adventure tourism in Nepal and Asia. Our local networks, experience and commitment to locals and sustainability make our trips uniquely special for visitors and locals alike.

General Information

Accommodation & Meals

Teahouses and decent lodges are available along the entire trek in Everest region. Teahouses are simple houses, often the home of the family that runs them, and offer basic meals in a communal eating hall along with bedrooms, usually with two single beds. There has been development of decent hotels along the trail now days.

Airline tickets

You will need to book your flight tickets in advance and let us know about your flight details in advance. It helps us to keep tracks of confirmed participants and arrival in Nepal.

Travel Insurance

We highly recommend you purchase travel insurance to protect from unforeseen circumstances. Please let us know if you need any help.

Cancellation and Transfer Policy

You can reserve your seat by paying a deposit of $400. Final payments need to be done at-least 60 days prior to departure. If you have to cancel the trip; the following charges will be made:

No charge will be applied for cancellations before 60 days
A charge of 10% will be applied for any cancellation made prior to 30 days of departure date.
A charge of 25% will be applied for any cancellation made prior to 21 days of departure date.
A charge of 50% will be applied for any cancellation made prior to 10 days of departure date.
No refund for any cancellation made thereafter

Weather

There are generally two traditional tour seasons for travel in Nepal. One from March to May and the next being October – December. June – August - September is time of rain and monsoon. However, there is local life and visitors are taking advantage of the off seasons too. In March – May temperatures are relatively comfortable in the day although it can be a bit cold in the morning and evenings. This is the time when there is greenery in the mountains and flowers are blossoming. The second season from October to December is most preferred in terms of clear sky and views as well as local activities. During the day its usually sunny but in the morning and evening, especially in the later season, it can get cold at freeing temperature. There is also high chances of snow and wind in passes above 4000 m. Usually its safest to descend to lower elevation or your camp before later noon.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FOR MORE ADVENTURES WE OFFER PLEASE VISIT:

www.lionadventures.com

1 Sep 17, 2018

Students

Donovan Livingston Address to Harvard School of Education Class of 2016

One World Blue, LLC

Thank you Donovan

3 May 30, 2016

Rights

Animals Angels

“We are there with the animals."

Animals' Angels, Inc.

PO Box 1056

Westminster, MD 21158

E-mail: support@animalsangels.org

Office: 443-821-3343

Fax: 443-821-3349

WARNING - VIDEO CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT THAT MIGHT BE DISTURBING TO SOME VIEWERS:

PLEASE VISIT US ON THE WEB AT:

http://www.animalsangels.org

https://www.facebook.com/AnimalsAngelsUSA/

https://twitter.com/AnimalsAngelsUS

https://www.youtube.com/user/AnimalsAngelsUSA?feature=watch

1 Sep 22, 2018

Music

Bobby Mcferrin

Gedaliah Aronson

Bobby Mcferrin has been a musical hero of mine ever since I watched a recording of a concert he gave in 1986 called Spontaneous Inventions. I had heard of him of course because of his 1988 hit "Don't Worry Be Happy" , but at the time I found this video I had most likely only heard that one tune. I fell in love with this artist through that concert and further more through the help of a close friend who introduced me to much more of his music. I am choosing Bobby Mcferrin for a spotlight because he stands out out to me as a musician, artist, and performer who seeks to use his craft to bring goodness, kindness, and positivity into the world. Thank G-d, I've been blessed to see Bobby Mcferrin live and it certainly was a beautiful and uplifting experience. Music has the ability to tap into our underlying unity and I feel that Bobby brings people together through his music and his music and performances give us an opportunity to delve into our simplicity, innocence, and joy!

Here is a link to his wiki Bio and a link to a great interview with Bobby Mcferrin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_McFerrin

"Music is so powerful it needs to be used for some type of redeeming work"

2 Dec 8, 2014

What would you do to heal or change the world?

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Animals'Angels would like to continue and increase our undercover investigations to expose the cruelty animals all over the country face every day and to ensure that the abusers are held accountable for their actions.

Animals Angels • Sep 10, 2018 @ 10:03am • More

Music is a language that unites us & I'm using it as a means to bring us together! changing the world one song at a time!!

Oneg Shemesh • Sep 3, 2018 @ 01:38pm • More

I seek to create a climate where good people are not afraid to do the right thing and do not risk starvation homelessness and poverty because they have moral courage.I seek to crowdfund this story and employ anyone who donates for any contribution of talent that they may desire to give to this project. Example:If you can assist with the screen play you will be in the film , I am seeking talent.

The Fine Art Of Walking Point • Aug 3, 2018 @ 06:39pm • More

Help each other love one another and to also teach one another to be honest in their relationships.

Cantor Victor Roth • Jul 31, 2018 @ 03:01pm • More

Our HOPE and COPE Wellness Initiative brings healing and wellness to all persons who wish to improve the quality of their lives in 6 primary areas of wellness: Attitudinal, Interpersonal,Financial, Physical, Emotional, and of course, Spiritual. We do this by focusing on working on the external wellness of the person toward healing their internal well-being. Our unique project: FREEDOM BIKES - Wheelin' and Healin' is one of our flagship programs, helping encourage, educate and find financial partners to get the "right bike for the right price" so that people can feel better, save money and be more effective in their professional and personal lives.

HOPE and COPE Initiative • Jul 13, 2018 @ 01:39pm • More

I change the world around me with the light of Christ through stories, songs, and smiles.

msannegirl • Jun 27, 2018 @ 12:11pm • More

Make clean water available to all citizens of all nation's Globally.

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The world itself doesn’t need healed/changed, we the people can make a difference. Gratitude and intention go a long way.

True Blue Healing Arts • May 17, 2018 @ 10:29pm • More

Let people know that what ever hurt they have is not forever and they have help available to them, they just need to know where to look. And look no farther than your own back yard because there are many people and organizations making a difference in the world!

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Spread joy, smiles, and positivity.

Motivation Champs • Apr 26, 2018 @ 06:10pm • More

Transforming the world through Community, Social Action and Awareness, Lionheart brings projects that Lift humanity and elevate the World.

Lionheart Enterprises • Apr 10, 2018 @ 04:43am • More

Help people find a way out of the 'Financial Matrix' is the main thing that we do. Our company was also founded on Leadership principles that offer Continuing Education for CPA's. Corporate Training for individuals to use personally or to help train the staff they have in their businesses.

Financial Fitness • Apr 9, 2018 @ 06:57pm • More

To elevate the Physical to the Spiritual

Advisory Fund 138 • Mar 18, 2018 @ 11:55pm • More

To find treasures in antiquity and to treat them as such.

Crown Antiques • Mar 18, 2018 @ 11:35pm • More

We have to focus on the most underprivileged human beings. Being Jewish we are focused on our Holy Land the land of Israel which G-d bestowed to the Jewish people and we come to the aid of the most vulnerable people in the Holy Land. These are the orphans and children at risk that we are taking under our wings at a young age and by the time they are adults they serve in the army and get married to build a beautiful home in Israel.

American Friends of Ohr Simcha • Mar 18, 2018 @ 12:10pm • More

Information and the Internet would be freely available 24/7/365 regardless of your age, race, location, or income (or lack thereof).

Jeremiah D. Ostrosky Sr. • Mar 3, 2018 @ 11:08am • More

Since I began playing music and working as a teacher in 2009 all I've tried to do my best. My best at reaching kids. My best at writing and playing. If you twisted my arm for a more specific answer I'd say that by being a good person, friend, son, brother, colleague, and fellow musician is how I can contribute my little line to the story of the world. I feel like if more people focused on the positives in their lives (despite even experiencing or living in adverse conditions...easier said than done I know) then the world would begin to heal itself. When you think positively, and seek that out in your every day life, you will find it. We're surrounded by goodness; it's just a matter of knowing how to see it. It is my hope that through my music I'm able to offer people out there just a few minutes of goodness and happiness for their day or their evening. There are dozens of songs that when I first heard them I instantly knew they'd become part of my regular listening because of the way they made me feel. If I do a good enough job, maybe one day my music can serve that same purpose for someone else.

William Massey Music • Mar 2, 2018 @ 05:40pm • More

Recycle and reuse as many products as possible without any waste and help to keep our Earth eco-friendly and clean.

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As we look at the world today, healing starts with self. God created everything, therefore God is our healer and provider. It is in that where we create healing and change. We all have the fundamental desire to create an ideal world, where everyone is healthy, happy, and free of suffering. We have to educate more on healing and forgiving which gives the tools to help people move forward, learning the word of God and being able to create change among Christian's as walk more upright in to bring about positive change. The habitual tendency we all have is to look around us, find out what’s wrong with the world, and then try to “fix” it. This is what I consider to be a miracle. Every time I forgive myself, I create more space for love, happiness, and world change. While forgiving ourselves, on its own, won’t end global suffering or create world peace, creating peace within will better enable us to find and enact solutions to the larger problems we all face. Healing myself creates a ripple affect across the universe, allowing me to help others heal, creating a changed and healed world. I love outreach ministry, in that ministry I teach that we all have to work together to become one to bring about a change in our community, but we just cannot stop there. We have to learn to allow God to be God, spreading the gospel around the world as well as in our own neighborhood's. Are we our brothers and sisters keeper? YES WE ARE.

Overseer Dwight Davis • Jan 31, 2018 @ 06:04pm • More

I would tell people that you don’t have to follow the crowd. Do what makes you happy, and don’t let anyone tell you what you should be doing. I believe too many people are stuck in a life they hate and regret not listening to their inner self.

Theo Caloyer • Dec 18, 2017 @ 03:38pm • More

We are working to create a soundtrack to uplift those who are already engaged in the pursuit of justice, as well as inspire those who have yet to commit themselves to the cause of equity for the Earth and all it's people. It is better to use words as our swords and music as our shield.

Social Justice Disco • Nov 26, 2017 @ 07:37pm • More

Al-iksir E-Consulting can help individuals and businesses reach their full potential. We believe we can help change the world by supporting organizations and individuals who have social impact goals. Our grant writing skills can help your organization or initiative gain substantial funding. Let us write your story. Let us tell your story!

Al-iksir E-Consulting • Nov 6, 2017 @ 01:14pm • More

Reaching out to orphans and widows to help provide a better life in Mwatate, Kenya.

Hope for a Kenya Inc • Nov 1, 2017 @ 07:58am • More

I use my music to highlight that while we come from many backgrounds, we can still sing and dance together. Music is a healing energetic force and when we use it to celebrate our differences then all the Gods and Goddesses are pleased with the combined sounds of our earthly choirs.

Phat Man Dee • Oct 31, 2017 @ 02:13pm • More

In order to heal and affect change in the world, I want to expend my talents of expression through writing and performing inspirational music that touches the lives of others and create a community of healing for those experiencing life's challenges.

LaDaria Richardson • Oct 24, 2017 @ 10:02pm • More

Help everyone know that God is not mad at them...He's MADLY IN LOVE WITH THEM! Help everyone know that God loves them unconditionally, included them, accepts them, has forgiven them and keeps NO RECORD OF WRONGS! Help everyone know that GOD IS FOR THEM!

Grace with Paul Gray • Oct 24, 2017 @ 02:35pm • More

To see a secure Israel where children can play and friends can meet without any threat to security. This will also help to hasten overall peace in our world and reveal G-dliness on all levels.

Hatzolah Darom • Oct 15, 2017 @ 02:31pm • More

What defines us is how well we rise after falling. Getting Up is the Key to Life: Down but Not Out - Slowed but Not Stopped - Bent but Not Broken: Strategy of success, CIA: Commitment, Integrity, and Attitude: There comes a time in your life when you finally get it ... When, in the midst of all your fears and insanity, you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out "ENOUGH! Enough fighting and crying or struggling to hold on." Then, like a child quieting down after a blind tantrum, your sobs begin to subside and you blink back your tears and begin to look at the world through new eyes. This is your awakening. Your Quickening, the receiving of all the power and knowledge another immortal has obtained throughout his/her life. It is like the receiving of a sacrament.

Brian P Swift • Oct 14, 2017 @ 06:43pm • More

To see a world where Health Consciousness and Healthy Eating and Exercise are a way of life for All.

Jill Roxanne Rogowski • Oct 9, 2017 @ 12:58am • More

My vision to heal or change the world is to inform and inspire that having joy is more than happiness. Also, I would like to utilize my gift of encouragement to help people intentional;y focus on what can only really bring joy in one's life.

Donna Taylor • Oct 3, 2017 @ 09:39am • More

Most Recent Ending Soon Up & ComingActive Initiatives

Infrastructure

Miracles of Love

Bridges for Peace, Inc.

Every day at Bridges for Peace we see miracles, small and great. This year we are celebrating the miracle of Israel on her 70th birthday. For more than fifty years, we have been a part of that miracle! Through our projects, Christians from around the world have participated in God’s miraculous ingathering of the Jewish people, helping in many ways to show them that Christians are indeed their friends.

Bridges for Peace In Action

Miracles of Love

As one amazing example, the mayor of Karmiel came to see the bomb shelters that our Home Repair team had renovated. He was visibly moved to see the quality of work our skilled volunteers were doing. “I expected to see a little bit of paint splashed on the walls,” he commented. Instead he saw new plumbing, including toilets and showers, new tile, and––of course––new paint.

We have now totally renovated eight bomb shelters out of twenty-two. It was an urgent need, as the specter of war on the northern border is a real and present threat. The shelters were full of trash, in total disrepair and largely unusable.

Now, they are ready to be part of the life-saving effort for the city of Karmiel, who didn’t have the money to make these repairs. Our labors are saving the city of Karmiel one million shekels (US $288,000). That is a miracle for the city and her inhabitants.

Will You Be Part of the Miracle?

We do all this and more to serve the Lord by supporting His people in their time of need. We don’t expect a reward, doing it because of our love for the Lord and His people. When we see the gratitude on the faces of the people whose lives we impact, it is so precious.

PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING SUPPORT TODAY. ONLY TWO SIMPLE STEPS REQUIRED. FIRST, REGISTER YOUR NAME ON THIS NETWORK BY CLICKING THE REGISTER BUTTON IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER, AND SECOND MAKE YOUR PLEDGE THROUGH THE SPONSOR TAB ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE. PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING TODAY. IT WILL BENEFIT MANY TO BRING SAFETY AND SECURITY WHERE IT IS NEEDED IN ISRAEL. MAY THE ALMIGHTY BLESS YOU IN KIND

We are honored that you trust Bridges for Peace to be your hands to bless the people of Israel. Your gifts make it possible for us to bring “miracles” for those in need in Zion. We need your financial partnership to renovate the bomb shelters, do home repairs for the wounded, the elderly, and the needy, and to feed new immigrants, children and the elderly. Thank you for sending a generous gift today.

Blessings from Israel,

Rebecca J. Brimmer, International President and CEO

Mission Statement

Bridges for Peace: Christians supporting Israel and building relationships between Christians and Jews in Israel and around the world.

Expanded Vision

It is our desire to see Christians and Jews working side by side for better understanding and a more secure Israel.

Founded in 1976, Bridges for Peace seeks to be a ministry of hope and reconciliation. Through programs both in Israel and worldwide, we are giving Christians the opportunity to actively express their biblical responsibility before God to be faithful to Israel and the Jewish community.

For too long, Christians have been silent. For too long, the Jewish community has had to fight its battles alone. It is time Christian individuals and congregations speak up for the people who gave us the Bible.

To Learn more about Bridges for Peace and the work we are doing please visit:

https://www.bridgesforpeace.com/

1 May 23, 2018

Funded: 1 $54.00

Empowerment

Hope and Happiness Initiative

HOPE and COPE Initiative

THE HOPE AND HAPPINESS TRANSFORMATION PROCESS REALLY WORKS IN 6 SESSIONS OR LESS

Learn how to navigate and overcome your unique challenges, in both your personal and professional lives.

Your level of hope and happiness is not dependent upon others or your situation, rather how you perceive and interpret your situation.

Yaakov Rosenstein, CPC,

412-779-1661

Why we do what we do:

Because we really care about people and about God.

Because we really want to achieve our greatest potential and fulfillment of purpose.

We believe to work to heal, repair and complete this world made by God for the purpose of man and to prepare ourselves and others for its ultimate purpose and completion.

Our Values and Beliefs:

H: Health, Healing and Happiness

O: Optimism, Open-Minded, Organization

P: Purpose, Potential, Passion

E: Education, Energetic, Ethical

and

C: Creativity, Consideration, Collaboration

O: Overcoming Challenge, Opportunity, Optimal Living

P: Peace of Mind, Prioritization, Persistence

E: Empowerment, Empathy, Elevated Values

The Energy Leadership Development System

To thrive in our ever-changing world, while securing all you've worked for, we have created the Energy Leadership™ Development System.

Energy Leadership is the process that develops a personally effective style of leadership that positively influences and changes not only yourself, but also those with whom you work and interact, as well as your organization as a whole.

Leadership can be defined as how you interact with everyone, including yourself. We tend to think of them as business owners and CEO's and managers at various levels. However, EVERYONE is a leader - either by choice or by default. Leading is the way we help move people, including ourselves, into action. The question is not whether or not we are leaders, but how well we lead.

Therefore, the Energy Leadership Development System will help you to become your ideal leader and a happier, more accomplished person.

The Energy Leadership Development System is based upon the 7 Levels of Leadership, which will raise your energy and awareness to new levels of performance, which positively impacts all you encounter.

The Energy Leadership Index (E.L.I.) is a one-of-a-kind assessment that enables individuals to recognize how they "show up" in the world by understanding their perceptions, attitudes, behaviors, and overall leadership capabilities. This unique assessment allows for a complete, clear, customized coaching program associated with it, called the Energy Leadership Development System. Each person, along with their coach, creates their personalized developmental roadmap to becoming more empowered in leading your life and affecting the life of others.

We offer attorneys (or other service professionals) a 90 day, money-back guarantee program, to measurably live with more success and less stress. This is based upon the CPA (Clarify, Prioritize and Actualize) Coaching Method and Energy Leadership Development System.

The Energy Leadership™ Development System

It consists of the foundational segments that help you know where you are, realize where you want to be, and recognize and break through any of the blocks that are in the way of your success.

The 8 Building Blocks of the Energetic Leader

The next 8 segments in your program provide the accelerated training needed to master the areas necessary to become an ideal leader.

• Emotional Intelligence

• Dynamic Communication

• Influencing and Engaging Others

• Problem Solving

• Productivity and Decision Making

• High Energy Relationships

• Health and Wellness

• Time Management and Balance

The Result of Energy Leadership? Less effort and stress, with more success and fulfillment!

My hiking Rocky Mtn Natl Park in end of June.

The Benefits:

Emotional Health: (comfort, peace of mind, emotional relief, hope, engagement)

Spiritual Wealth: (meaning, fulfillment, happiness, clarity from confusion, sense of purpose, motivation, faith)

Now is the time to find hope, joy and the courage to make a change and move your life forward toward new achievements and or simply learn how to deal with your struggles.

You can have more peace of mind, more personal freedom, more personal - professional balance, and simply, live a life that you will love.

The work we do is 100% private and confidential. It is enjoyable and leaves you feeling invigorated. It is something that you probably have never experienced, and is not like working with a psychologist, a consultant, a colleague or a friend.

It all starts with a strategic session, to explore and clarify your problems and desires. We create a customized action plan that will work for you, so that you can see clear, measurable results in only 30 days or less.

And best of all, if you don't feel happier and less stressed in 30 days of working together, we will gladly return your personal investment. So why wait, 'til it's too late?

Our CPA coaching process can work for you!

Clarify ◦Your Goals, Your Values, Your Stresses

Prioritize ◦Your Goals, Your Values, Your Priorities

Actualize ◦Your Goals, Your Priorities, Your Accomplishments

You don't need to remain stuck or overwhelmed. You can find hope, joy and personal freedom, at last!

No matter who or where you are in life, you can benefit from sound advice and practical strategies to reach your dreams. Our expertise and experience will help you turn potential problems into opportunities. You deserve to move forward and live with hope, happiness and fulfillment.

Meet Yaakov Rosenstein, CPC Certified Personal Coach

Hope and Happiness Hotline - Yaakov Rosenstein, PCP 412-779-1661

See front page Post Gazette article:

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/uncategorized/rabbi-makes-house-calls-with-lessons-486971/

We also have a Hope and Happiness Blog where we delve into various issues to help you.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES...

In order to achieve your goals and dreams, you need to be free from the negative, annoying, limiting emotional blocks, such as: stress, overwhelm, overload, self-doubt, fear, worry, guilt, frustration and anger.

IMAGINE YOURSELF FREE FROM EMOTIONAL BLOCKS...

If you could go beyond your limitations, to have more engagement with less emotional resistance, how interested would you be to learn a different way? This is what great coaching is all about.

IN CONCLUSION

This is what our institute is all about - to help people, to have more freedom, success, joy and passion.

1 May 18, 2018

Funded: 1 $500.00

Freedom

Peace in the World Campaign

One World Blue, LLC

I have a dream that the world would be better and a safe place to live.

Children should not be afraid to be without their parents. They should not be worried about being kidnapped. People should realize that they should not hurt anyone and try to understand what they are doing.

I think it is very meaningless to have war. It is senseless to fight and kill one another. God did not put people on Earth to fight, argue, or hurt each other.

Poverty is very harmful and cruel to people. It can sometimes kill a person. It would be nice if poor people did not have to go to bed hungry.

Robbery scares me a whole lot, and I am sure it scares alot of other people too. People are sometimes shot and killed because they protect their belongings. Probably if people had the things they needed, there would be no more robberies.

It is a shame people are so terrified about highjacks on a plane that they don't even go on them. I hope in the future people will be able to go on a plane without worrying about a highjack.

If people try and work together they can make this world a better one. I am willing to try, are you?

The Peace in the World Essay written by the founder and CEO of One World Blue when he was in elementary school may be ordered here online (Place order on Left Side of this Page under 'From the Heart').

Order comes with the Essay mounted on Filmboard with Photopaper Glaze (Size is 10" x 10 ") Shipping Included

7 Apr 23, 2018

Funded: 10 $780.00

Technology

Blupela

One World Blue, LLC

One World Blue is working hard to continue improving its look and service and bring you the highest quality possible in your social media and crowdfunding experience. These images you see here will be the new One World Blue Version 2.0. We know you are as excited to see them as we are!

Please consider giving your support today so we can continue the growth and maintenance of our network as well as expand into the future with enhanced features for your needs. You may choose from an incentive of a service we offer (see From the Heart on the left) or you may also be inspired just to contribute from the value you see in our network. ANY AMOUNT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.

We are grateful for your encouragement and sponsorship on any level to bring One World Blue to levels not seen before and continue our work for the revolutionary platform that is The One World Blue Network, The Social Network for Social and Planetary Healing and Change. Since the launch of the network January of 2015, One World Blue has already begun to build a strong foundation of Global Communities Standing Together as One, United in strong Faith and Friendship to bring much needed Social and Planetary Healing to our Earth. We collectively are raising the needed awareness and attention to work together and solve Planetary and Global Challenges we and our future generations now face.

PLEASE ACT TODAY

We offer many services to support your fundraising campaigns and spotlights to assist you in bringing your voice and ideas as you and your team spawn necessary Healing in our World. PLEASE SEE FROM THE HEART at left side of this page for your convenient selections and checkout to begin our services and start making a difference TODAY!!

The Team of One World Blue Thanks you!!!

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One World Blue also does any other promotional materials or needs for your business, organization, events, campaigns or profession: Stress Balls, Eco-Friendly Shopping Totes, Weekly Planners, Cups, Magnets, Pens, Bumper Stickers and Regular Size Stickers, Koozies, Beach Bags and More. Just ask and we will quote you a price.

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Our crowdfunding fee is the lowest in the market space online. ONLY 1 % FEES. No one can beat this. Payment processing is 2.9% + .30 a transaction thru Wepay.com, integrated with One World Blue. Please see our terms and conditions at bottom of network for further details.

Here is video at the first major Fundraising Event held at the launch of our transformative media platform:

Watch an interview of the Founder and CEO Joel Pirchesky on the Pittsburgh Sportsline Here (at 11:41 seconds mark of video):

One World Blue Sponsors Freedom From Fracking Concert with Rusted Root

13 Jul 14, 2015

Funded: 45 $12,293.01

Music

Vango Media Group

VanGo Media Group

The success of VanGo Media Group is the result of our intense passion and God given ability to Move Forward. We strive to continue to shape and change the entertainment landscape and lead the evolution of entertainment, programming, promotion, marketing, and sales.

Currently, we have forged new partnerships with Internet and television, never wavering in the belief that these new associations will set a path for a great future for our company and our clients.

VanGo Media Group continues to believe each of our new ideas is an important aspect of the communities in which we work and live. We believe our employees have the knowledge, the dedication, and the ingenuity to lead us to newer heights, to break through the barriers to success, and to continue to build upon our already celebrated tradition.

In that “tradition” of successful ventures, we hope that all of you, enjoy the Starquest TV Challenge, and we welcome any comments, suggestions, and critiques. Our goal is to provide you with QUALITY entertainment…..and as you should also know by now, we want, through this program, to be able to bring POSITIVE CHANGE to anyone out there who NEEDS and DESIRES POSITIVE change in their life whether it be spiritual growth, Ill health, addictions or simply helping to get your life on the DESIRED path.

There is NO BETTER FEELING…than to know that you had a part in bringing positive change to the life of another.

How INCREDIBLY COOL is it…that you can have the SAME experience….BUT….the only difference is….the COMPETITION and the POTENTIAL STARS….are YOUR FRIENDS and NEIGHBORS….or…..

YOU…RIGHT HERE IN “THE BURGH” ?? !!!

Welcome to the STARQUEST TV CHALLENGE !

FINALS WERE HELD AT SUNNY JIMS TAVERN ON DECEMBER 16th 2017

What IS the StarQuest TV Challenge ?

Well…simply put……..Thousands of singers will be competing throughout The Greater Pittsburgh area, and over the next 12 months, will SING THEIR HEARTS out at Universities, Churches, Restaurants, Lounges, Bars, and Nightclubs, for the chance to appear on the show. If they win on their week, they go to the finals where they can win $25,000.00 worth of cash & prizes !!

Yes, we are a talent-based show. However, our show format will produce and implement POSITIVE messages to those who really want and NEED help, changing their way of thinking, and we will get them to the next desired level in life so that they and their families can live a more productive and prosperous life. The people involved with this venture are PASSIONATE about helping people DISCOVER Faith… STRENGTHEN their FAITH… and their entire outlook on life! Do you or someone you know or love, have an addiction problem? StarQuest TV CHALLENGE WANTS TO HELP! If we save or bring POSITIVE change in only ONE life, then we have completed our mission. You can learn more about our passion, our goals…and what motivates us, in different areas of this site. This site will answer ALL questions and will keep all visitors regularly informed of ALL things related to the STARQUEST TV CHALLENGE! Take the time to visit all of the informative links…so that you can keep current and informed about this EXCITING EVENT happening in YOUR CITY!

“A MAJOR priority of ours, is to build STRENGTH in our business communities and promote good service announcements on our show, which give people in our communities who may be suffering from addictions and ill health, the opportunity to get the help they need and the motivation to help them make better choices and help the people grow spiritually.. with the assistance of state and local agencies that will be working with us throughout this campaign. Yes….we’re looking for talent, but more importantly…we’re looking to CHANGE LIVES in MANY ways !”

9 Oct 22, 2017

Funded: 25 $1,475.00

Planet

Attila Around the World

Attila Domos

My name is Attila Domos, and I'm a T11/T12 paraplegic, since September 22, of 1993. I had my falling accident the same night my former band and I signed a recording contract. You could say it was a Yin/Yang kind of an evening. I was always an ambitious person, and very goal driven. While I was born into a musician family, I was also, and still am an athlete. Most recently I've been competing in hand-cycling events.

I've competed in many sports both in my youth and adult life. Some include water polo, soccer, baseball, American football, Martial Arts, power lifting and as I said earlier... hand-cycling. I was always drawn to physical challenges. I'm the type of person who was always driven by a desire to make a difference, to be a force for good. I've used what ever talents I was born with to make a difference in the lives of others, and what I'm working towards now, will be by far my biggest challenge ever, but it will also allow me to do a lot of good around the world.

I'm putting a team together, and with the help of this team I will circumnavigate the Earth. This will be accomplished in four steps.

Step 1: I will become the first paraplegic to swim the Atlantic Ocean, from New York City to either Spain or Portugal, by doing two 3 hour swims every day, from 9 am - noon, and from 2 pm - 5 pm. We will have a ship with a full crew (Captain, 1st mate, nurse, electronics expert/TV producer, my personal aid, etc...) It will be very difficult and I anticipate it to take about a year (give/take). I will not use a shark cage, but I will have two guys in the water with me, one in a kayak and one in a raft. Should I run into trouble, hopefully they can pull me out of the water before I'm injured or eaten.
Step 2: I then will hand-cycle across Europe, the Mid East and Asia.
Step 3: Kayak from Japan to Hawaii, then from Hawaii to Los Angeles.
Step 4: Hand-cycle from Los Angeles back to the original starting point in New York City.

This will be a massive undertaking, and will require at least $10 million to launch. This is where Hollywood comes in.

I need to get to Los Angeles for a couple of months, to sell this idea to a top agency. One with connections to some of the world's biggest stars. They all have causes they champion, and these are the types of people who understand big goals and big projects. The idea is to turn what we're going to do into the world's biggest fund raiser. Most of the details are worked out, and I can't get into specifics about every detail for obvious reasons, but this thing will be massive.

We will have cameras everywhere on the ship and in the water. We're going to have the cameras set up to allow people to watch us anytime, 24/7, via any camera they choose.

We also will host a 1-hour daily talk show. It'll be a great way to keep in touch with people around the world, and it will allow them a chance to get to know us.

We will have an app that people can download. This will also give them a chance to follow us, watch us and get reminders and updates from us, etc...

People will be able to donate via the app or online, and will be given a number of ways they'll be able to host events, to help raise funds for our charities.

The goal is to turn that initial $10 million investment into $100 million, and likely more. This trip will take between 4 and 5 years to accomplish, and the app alone will likely generate that amount in the first year or two.

We will have an independent bank handling the money, and will hire firms to audit and make sure that all of the money is going where it's supposed to go. In addition, I'm openly inviting "Anonymous" to do their own investigation, since I will be too busy accomplishing this massive task, hosting the TV show and doing live satellite feeds, to be able to also keep my eye on where every penny is going.

I'm taking only one percent (1%) of the money for myself, and that will be after our monthly expenses. The other 99% will go to the charities. Here's an example of how it will be divided.

Hollywood star A donates $1 million up front. We end up raising $10 million, to make Around the World a reality. That would mean that Star A put up 10% of the funding, so in return, his charity will receive 10% of all money raised. Wich... if we only raise $100 million in the time it takes to finish the journey, Star A turned his $1 million investment into $10 million for his charity. The more a person or charitable organization puts in upfront, the bigger the return, and the more people we can help.

There are many other things we're going to do for fundraising, including auctions, live shows when we're on land, and more, but this should give people an idea of how big this is going to be. I am very much a people person, and I wish to use every talent I have to help make the world a better place.

I'm working on putting together a video specifically for this event, but for now you can check out my website, and see for yourself some of the things I've done, and what it is I do. I'm a musician, athlete, writer, digital photographer, film maker, entrepreneur and much more.

I will also be giving rewards for your donation. The goal right now is to raise fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) to get out to LA for a few months. While there, I'll need to rent a hotel room, use a cab to get around, buy food, drinks, and have a little money to wine and dine some of these Hollywood types. By raising this amount, I will also be able to show the agencies and stars that this is something people want to see, ergo... their investment in to the Around the World project won't be a risk.

I will also add your name to an email list, which I will use to send at least weekly emails detailing our progress.

I would urge you to get involved, and make a financial contribution. This will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of history. Imagine if you could have invested in Christopher Columbus' journey to the Americas, Magellan's trip around the world or have had direct access with the Apollo astronauts while they were taking that first trip to the moon? I hope to inspire generations to step outside their comfort zones, and reach for their dreams. What ever those dreams may be... I intend on showing them that anything is achievable, with one baby step at a time.

Thank you,

Attila Domos

www.attiladomos.com

(Please allow 4-6 weeks from the time the $15K goal is reached, for your "non-electronic" rewards to arrive. Also... if you choose to keep your email "private", that's OK, but please send me an email to, so I can send you your rewards. Other wise, I have no way of contacting you.)

For more information about Attila, please visit the website listed above. There you will find much more information not only about Attila and his many accomplishments, but also more detail about "Attila Around the World".

11 May 15, 2015

Funded: 16 $1,005.00 / $15,000.00

Most Recent Up & ComingActive Culture Spotlights

North America

Oneg Shemesh

Oneg Shemesh Band ~ Indie Folk/Rock Music

Bio

Oneg Shemesh's music represents a fresh and innovative new sound in Jewish music. His engaging and interactive style is sure to invigorate your soul and your feet!

Oneg Shemesh, whose first name means “utmost joy”, is an Israeli-born guitarist and singer known for positive, well-crafted songs, and genre-blending, innovative work that blends the spiritual aspects of the Modern Orthodox culture in which he was raised with a folk rock sensibility.

Whether singing about “shining the light forward” or one’s personal responsibilities in “Only I”, Oneg Shemesh’s music is at times evocative, inspirational, and powerful while always remaining upbeat.

Oneg was raised in Israel on Moshav Modi’im near Tel Aviv. After completing his army service, he joined The Moshav Band as a founding member, an Israeli American-Jewish folk rock band, they combine Jewish music with elements of alternative rock, folk, and reggae. Shemesh toured with them throughout Israel, the United States and Canada.

When he is not creating and performing music, he likes to spend time with his 3 beautiful children, hike, rollerblade, bike & workout at the gym. He currently resides in West Hempstead, NY.

I'm so grateful to my amazing fans! With your help the song & music video called SOME DAYS in memory of my Mom O.B.M. has been completed & released! Check it out below!

Check out his live shows

This song is dedicated to my Mom A”H ברכה בת חונה יואל הכהן וזלטא

I had the privilege of writing this song & performing it for my Mom before she passed on FEB 5, 2017.

Here is the clip she took on her phone & this is what she wrote about the experience.

This is a beautiful song that my son Oneg Shemesh wrote with me in mind. He really nailed it perfectly. He totally captured in the simple lyrics, exactly how I’m feeling these days. Every time I hear him singing this, I am moved to tears and at the same time filled with joy!

Please share this song with anyone you know who is fighting cancer or who needs to hear this message of HOPE!

To buy the song go to https://onegshemesh.com/track/1542488/some-days

Listen

Oneg Shemesh Programs

Check out my merchandise page! With your support we are able to continue releasing music & spreading the joy!!

Check out my store !

Every purchase you make helps me to raise the funds to cover the costs of marking & promoting my music.

BE MY PARTNER!

LET'S GET THE MUSIC OUT TO THE WORLD!

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1 Sep 5, 2018

Asia

Iranian Zoroastrians

Bernard Asper

The history of Zoroastrianism began with the Prophet Zarathushtra teaching what was called “the Good Religion,” to ancient Persia and Central Asia. His teachings taught obedience to one god; while he drew a small group of dedicated men and women, he also met with great resistance from local priests and princes. According to legend, Zarathushtra was invited to present his teachings before King Vishtasp, who became one of the first of many rulers in Central Asia to embrace this new and revolutionary faith. The religion continued to evolve into its present form from the belief in a supreme god representing what became the state religion of the Persians. Its present monotheistic and at least what some would call dualistic varieties all involve worship of one god, the good one who will triumph over the evil forces. This represents the dualism in all forms of the faith that goes back to its founder Zarathushtra.

Zoroastrianism gradually gained wider acceptance, becoming the religion of the Achaemenian Empire (550–330 BCE) founded by Cyrus the Great. The Achaemenians established the first “universal empire” across linguistic and cultural frontiers, practicing religious and ethnic tolerance for their subjects. The Achaemenians were defeated by Alexander the Great in 330 BCE, and the city of Persepolis, along with its library of religious texts, was destroyed by fire. After nearly a century of Greek rule under the Seleucids, the Parthians (256 BCE–226 CE) came to power and ruled in ancient Iran for many centuries. The Sassanian Empire (226–652 CE) succeeded that of the Parthians and during the next four hundred years, the Sassanian kings established Zoroastrianism as the state religion of Iran. This was the “golden age” of Zoroastrianism, with as many as thirty million people practicing the faith. The liturgy of the Avesta was collected into a cohesive unit, and new literature in the Pahlavi language flourished.

In 652 CE, the Sassanian Empire was defeated by Arab Muslims. The majority of Zoroastrians accepted Islam. Those who did not and were not fleeing the country fled to other areas within Iran. The Zoroastrian refugees developed their own language, Zoroastrian Dari, as well as a separate culture.

The Zoroastrians faced considerable adversity and religious persecution, which varied under different dynasties. Under the Umayyad dynasty, personal rights could be obtained with the payment of jizya, a special tax for non-Muslims, while during the Qajar dynasty, repression of the Zoroastrian religion took on cruel and violent forms. The life of Zoroastrians in Iran was often characterized by humiliation—with rules preventing them from riding on horseback, building places of worship, receiving an inheritance, or even from carrying umbrellas or wearing eyeglasses. With greater freedoms in the 20th century, Zoroastrians were able to establish themselves in business, industry, the educational field, and philanthropy. Many of today's Iranians are Zoroastrians who pretend to be Muslims.

Taken and edited from:
http://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/zoroastrians-in-iran-06
http://pluralism.org/religions/zoroastrianism/the-zoroastrian-tradition/zoroastrians-in-india-and-iran/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/zoroastrian/beliefs/god.shtml
http://www.zoroastrian.org/other/faq.htm
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/Articles/Article.aspx/19959

1 Jul 25, 2018

Europe

Gypsies

Bernard Asper

The Roma are an ethnic people who have migrated across Europe for a thousand years. The Roma culture has a rich oral tradition, with an emphasis on family. Often portrayed as exotic and strange, the Roma have faced discrimination and persecution for centuries.

Today, they are one of the largest ethnic minorities in Europe — about 12 million to 15 million people, according to UNICEF, with 70 percent of them living in Eastern Europe. About a million Roma live in the United States, according to Time.

Roma is the word that many Roma use to describe themselves. They are also known as Rom or Romany.

The Roma are also sometimes called Gypsies. However, some people consider that a derogatory term, a holdover from when it was thought these people came from Egypt. It is now thought that the Roma people migrated to Europe from India about 1,500 years ago.

They originated in northern India and by the second half of the 20th century they had spread to every inhabited continent.

Because of their migratory nature, their absence in official census returns, and their popular classification with other nomadic groups, estimates of the total world Roma population range from two million to five million. No significant statistical picture can be gained from the sporadic reporting in different countries. Most Roma were still in Europe in the early 21st century, especially in the Slavic-speaking lands of central Europe and the Balkans. Large numbers live in Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, the Czech and Slovak republics, and Hungary.

All nomadic Roma migrate at least seasonally along patterned routes that ignore national boundaries. They also follow along a chain, as it were, of kin or tribal links. The Roma’s own supposed disposition to wander has been forcibly furthered by exile or deportation. Only 80 years after their first appearance in western Europe in the 15th century, they fell under the penalty of banishment in almost all the nations of western Europe. Despite their systematic exile, or transportation abroad, however, they continued to reappear in one guise or another back in the countries they had left.

All unsettled confederations who live among settled peoples seem to become convenient scapegoats. So it is with the Roma, who have regularly been accused by the local populace of many evils as a prelude to later official and legal persecution. Their relations with the authorities in the host country have been marked by consistent contradiction. Official decrees were often aimed at settling or assimilating them, yet local authorities systematically refused them the bare hospitality of a campsite. During the Holocaust the Nazis murdered an estimated 400,000 Roma. French laws in modern times forbade them campsites and subjected them to police supervision, yet they were taxed and drafted for military service like ordinary citizens. Spain and Wales are two countries often cited as examples where Roma have become settled, if not wholly assimilated. In modern times the socialist countries of eastern Europe attempted programs of enforced settlement to end Roma migration.

Traditionally the Roma have pursued occupations that allowed them to maintain an itinerant life on the perimeters of settled society. The men were livestock traders, animal trainers and exhibitors, tinkers (metalsmiths and utensil repairmen), and musicians; the women told fortunes, sold potions, begged, and worked as entertainers. Before the advent of veterinary medicine, many farmers looked to Roma livestock dealers for advice on herd health and husbandry.

The archetypal Roma family consists of a married couple, their unmarried children, and at least one married son, his wife, and their children. Upon marriage, a young couple typically lives with the husband’s parents while the young wife learns the ways of her husband’s group. Ideally, by the time an older son is ready to move away with his family, a younger son will have married and joined the household with his new wife. Although the practice had declined significantly by the late 20th century, marriages traditionally were arranged by the elders in the family or band (vitsa) to strengthen political and kinship ties to other families, bands, or, occasionally, confederations. A central feature of Roma marriages was the payment of a bride-price to the parents of the bride by the parents of the groom.

Gypsy chieftains (voivodes) are elected for life from among outstanding families of the group, and the office is not heritable. Their power and authority vary according to the size of the band, its traditions, and its relationships with other bands within a confederation.

It was the voivode who acted as treasurer for the whole band, decided the pattern of its migration, and became its spokesman to local municipal authorities. He governed through a council of elders that also consulted with the phuri dai, a senior woman in the band. The phuri dai’s influence was strong, particularly in regard to the fate of the women and children, and seemed to rest much on the evident earning power and organization of the women as a group within the band.

Strongest among Roma institutions of social control was the kris, connoting both the body of customary law and values of justice as well as the ritual and formation of the tribunal of the band. Basic to the Roma code were the all-embracing concepts of fidelity, cohesiveness, and reciprocity within the recognized political unit. The ultimate negative sanction of the kris tribunal, which dealt with all disputes and breaches of the code, was excommunication from the band. A sentence of ostracism, however, might exclude the individual from participation in certain band activities and punish him with menial tasks. In some cases rehabilitation was granted by the elders and followed by a feast of reconciliation.

Bands are made up of vitsas, which are name groups of extended families with common descent either patrilineal or matrilineal, as many as 200 strong.

Spiritual beliefs

The Roma do not follow a single faith; rather, they often adopt the predominant religion of the country where they are living, according to Open Society, and describe themselves as "many stars scattered in the sight of God." Some Roma groups are Catholic, Muslim, Pentecostal, Protestant, Anglican or Baptist.

The Roma live by a complex set of rules that govern things such as cleanliness, purity, respect, honor and justice. These rules are referred to as what is "Rromano." Rromano means to behave with dignity and respect as a Roma person, according to Open Society. "Rromanipé" is what the Roma refer to as their worldview.

Language

Though the groups of Roma are varied, they all do speak one language, called Rromanës. Rromanës has roots in Sanskritic languages, and is related to Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and Bengali. Some Romani words have been borrowed by English speakers, including "pal" (brother) and "lollipop" (from lolo-phabai-cosh, red apple on a stick).

The Roma today

While there are still traveling bands, most use cars and RVs to move from place to place rather than the horses and wagons of the past.

Today, most Roma have settled into houses and apartments and are not readily distinguishable. Because of continued discrimination, many do not publicly acknowledge their roots and only reveal themselves to other Roma.

While there is not a physical country affiliated with the Romani people, the International Romani Union was officially established in 1977. In 2000, The 5th World Romany Congress in 2000 officially declared Romani a non-territorial nation.

During the Decade of Roma Inclusion (2005-2015), 12 European countries made a commitment to eliminate discrimination against the Roma. The effort focused on education, employment, health and housing, as well as core issues of poverty, discrimination, and gender mainstreaming. However, according to the RSG, despite the initiative, Roma continue to face widespread discrimination.

According to a report by the Council of Europe's commissioner for human rights, "there is a shameful lack of implementation concerning the human rights of Roma … In many countries hate speech, harassment and violence against Roma are commonplace."

Edited from the Encyclopedia Brittanica Roma article online as well as from https://amp.livescience.com/44512-gypsy-culture.html

1 Jul 24, 2018

Asia

Japanese Matcha Tea Ceremony Chanoyu

Nathaniel Pantalone

Matcha ceremony (Chanoyu) is very complicated. Students of Chanoyu go to University to learn and study every aspect of it! Books that are written about it cannot hold all of its complexities within. Nonetheless, in this Spotlight, we will endeavor to shed a faint light on one of the most beautiful and complicated ceremonies in the world: Chanoyu.

What is Matcha?

"Matcha is a first class type of powdered, extra-fine ground tea that is used for the Japanese tea ceremony, Chanoyu, during which the tea is whisked with a bamboo tool called a chasen, in a handcrafted bowl called a chawan. Quality Matcha is always a pea-green, extra-fine powder with a distinctive, grassy aroma. The foamy infusion is fresh and deep green with an unforgettable, intense taste. Its health benefits are endless! We recommend that it be enjoyed after dessert or with a Japanese sweet, but never drink it on an empty stomach!" Taken from Dobra Tea

Matcha is made from the leaves of the Gyokuro tea plant. Gyokuro that is shade grown for more than 20 days is harvest by hand. The leaves are preprocessed into tencha by steaming and drying. When ground in a milstone (think giant granite stones), the tencha becomes matcha.

Two styles of matcha are served during the tea ceremony. The first, thin-style matcha, called usucha (oo-Soo-cha) is served to each person. The second, thick-style matcha, called koicha (Koy-cha) is shared among the guests.

What is Tea Ceremony?

Japanese tea ceremony is about four elements: wa, kei, sei, and jaku or harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. When one includes all elements, one can enjoy the simplicity of drinking tea. Harmony can be created through cleanliness; the ceremony is held in a room without clutter and with elegant decorations, like flowers in a vase or a flag of calligraphy. Respect is created by thoughtful consideration of everything and everyone involved in the ceremony. Topics that can lead to arguments are not discussed during tea ceremony. Purity comes from the cleaning of the utensils and the boiling of the water. Tranquility is achieved after the calm consumption of the tea.

The Five Parts of Chanoyu, Simplified

The Yoritsuki (receiving room): The receiving room is prepared to comfort the arriving guests. In the room, guests may prepare themselves for the tea ceremony by changing their cloths (kimonos are popular choices) or using the bathroom. Usually a pot of hot water is available to the guests to refresh and cleanse their palate. Sometimes the hot water is made with toasted rice. Relaxation is important before the tea ceremony.

The Roji (passageway): In traditional tea ceremony, after preparing in the yoritsuki, the guests move outside to the garden. The garden is specially prepared as a passageway to the tearoom. Stepping stones surrounded by moss are common. The ground is lightly sprayed to mimic the clean look of a gentle rain. The passageway is meant to create tranquility by experiencing the beauty of nature and refreshing the mind.

The Tskukubai (symbolic cleaning): Within the roji is a special place for guests to cleanse their hands and mouths called the tskukubai. It is made of carefully placed plants, stones, and pebbles. a stone basin filled with constantly flowing water allows the guests to physically clean before the ceremony, refreshing the body.

The Machiai (waiting room): The machiai is a waiting area comprised of a wall with a small roof and bench beneath. It is an area for guests to wait for the rest of the group and quietly enjoy the tranquility of the garden. The host appears after everyone has gathered in the machiai. The guests greet the host with a simultaneous bow. With a gong, the host invites the guests into the tearoom.

The Chashitsu (tearoom): After the drum of the gong fades, the guests walk to the unique entrance of the tearoom. The entrance, called nijiri guchi, is small, only about three feet high and two and a half feet wide. All guests must humbly stoop to enter the tearoom. Upon entering, guests slide toward the alcove, which displays artistic calligraphy, typically the work of a well known Zen priest, and bow to show respect. Flower arrangements and incense holders are also present. After examining the artwork, guest move toward the host to inspect the teakettle and utensils. After inspection they take their places for the tea ceremony.
The tearoom gives the sense of elegance and peace. Soft light shines through the shoji screens, highlighting the objects on display, and incense perfumes the air. The soft sound of boiling water is heard. Beginning the gathering, the host opens a sliding door that connects the kitchen to the tearoom and enters the tearoom. Everyone, including the host, quietly bows with respect. The host welcomes everyone and explains the special reason for the ceremony, if there is one. The guest of honor, or main guest, thanks the host on behalf of the other guests.

Description of Ceremony

A door made of rectangular rice paper windows opens. Two outstretched hands reach through the doorway and place a utensil on the floor. The hands, now pressed on the floor, allow their master to shuffle into the room. The master is a Japanese woman, dressed in beautiful green robes (kimono) with a large belt and a bow tied in the back. She picks up the utensil, places it ahead of her again, and shuffles toward it a second time. Finally within the room, she stands, walks slowly toward the flag of poetry enshrined on the wall, kneels and bows to it. She then approaches the kama, the water vessel in the room, inspects it and the ornate vase misisashi next to it. Since everything is correct, she walks to the corner of the room, by the door to kneel and rest. She is guest.

This description is from a tea ceremony watched by the author

Tea Utensils

Tea Bowls - Chawan
Tea Scoops - Chashaku
Tea Whisks - Chasen
Tea Containers - Natsume
Water Scoop - Hishaku
Cloth Napkin - Chakin
Silk Napkin - Fukusa
Tea Kettles - Kama
(And more!)

UPDATES TO FOLLOW!
Written by Nathaniel Pantalone for OWB LLC.

7 Jul 30, 2015

North America

The Cajuns

Bernard Asper

The Cajuns are descendants of Roman Catholic French Canadians whom the British, in the 18th century, drove from the captured French colony of Acadia (now Nova Scotia and adjacent areas)who settled in the fertile bayou lands of southern Louisiana. The Cajuns today form small, compact, generally self-contained communities. Their patois is a combination of archaic French forms with idioms taken from their English, Spanish, German, American Indian, and African American (usually “Creole”) neighbors.

Pres. Teddy Roosevelt was a proponent of the ‘melting pot’ philosophy. The movement was led by people in Louisiana such as Progressive Luther Hall, elected governor in 1912. In July of that year, the legislature passed an act allowing the Department of Education to select all books and curricula for public schools. Starting the next year, English was stressed throughout the curricula, essentially banning French from the schools. In 1916, the state legislature approved Act 27, which required that all children attend public school where English was to be the language. This implicitly meant that the Cajun children that were brought up speaking French in their homes would have to learn English. The events were completed in 1921 when the Louisiana Constitution was changed so that all school proceedings had to be conducted in English. This succession of events led to many Cajuns growing up without learning their ancestral language. Stories abound of Cajun children being punished for speaking French at school.

Most of the parents of children in school for the first few decades of the century had grown up speaking French and still spoke it in the home. Children would learn English at school, but still learned some French in the home. As that English-educated generation grew up and had their own families, the use of French in the home was decreased with each generation. Some Cajun families, especially in more rural areas, continued to pass along the Cajun French language throughout the twentieth century.

Things began to turn around in the 1960s. Faced with the prospect of losing their language, CODOFIL (Council for the Development of French in Louisiana) was established in 1968 to help bring interest in the French language back to the educational system. Less than 5% of Cajuns born in the last fifty years speak French as their primary language. The French being taught by CODOFIL was not Cajun French. Still, it was a move leading to French language preservation amongst the Cajuns. French immersion programs can now be found across Acadiana, Cajun Louisiana.

Zachary Richard founded Action Cadienne to advocate for the Cajun French language. The group maintains that the language is integral to the continuation of Cajun culture.

Cajun cuisine reflects the mixture of cultures in Louisiana. Among its classic dishes are alligator stew, jambalaya, gumbo—actually a Creole dish, made with a roux—and crayfish (or other seafood) étouffée, served over rice. Many dishes are prepared with some variety of sausage, such as boudin or andouille (a smoked sausage made with pork), and tasso (a pork shoulder preparation borrowed from the Choctaw). Essential seasonings include filé powder (made from sassafras leaves), cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Cajun music likewise shows a blend of several influences, including French, Creole, and Celtic songs. Cajun songs are usually sung in French. Typical ensemble instruments are the fiddle, the diatonic (button) accordion, the guitar, and spoons or the triangle. Tempos can range from a mournful waltz to a lively two-step, but, whatever the tempo, Cajun music is meant to be danced to.

Article mostly from http://www.acadian-cajun.com/clang.htmin content and http://www.britannica.com/topic/Cajun

7 Sep 1, 2015

North America

Jordan Danielsen Music

Jordan Danielsen

A native of Denver Colorado but raised in the Iowa heartland on the banks of the Muddy Mississippi, Jordan Danielsen grew up with guitar in hand and a harmonica on his neck. He has spent over a decade hosting open mics, performing in wineries, casino's, pubs, restaurants, festivals and everywhere imaginable from Madison, WI. to St. Louis, MO.

A wandering loner at heart, Jordan has spent much of his musical career as a solo act. However he has also played with some of the finest musicians in the Midwest to create two full length albums and do a bit of touring as well.

In 2011, Jordan released his debut CD Night Alone in the City; an album very diverse from start to finish. Chalked full of soulful horns, electric guitars, acoustic ballads, blues and a tiny bit of hip hop. Jordan's lyrics tell the story of his life growing up in Davenport, IA., and at times borders on the hilarious.

2014 brought the release of Old Soul, an album much different than it's predecessor. Jordan spins his musical tales of river's, road trips, and great grandfathers in the civil war. Sleek piano, organ moans, and haunting fiddle make this collection of songs very soothing yet exciting, and tend to take you along for the ride.

Always on tour and never without a song in his throat, Jordan writes from his life experiences and reflects his personality through his music. With many more songs to record and endless gigs to play, he continues to strive for new audiences every day.

5 Oct 1, 2015

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Animal Adapt to Cold Weather

Betty Smythe

As the days shorten and the weather gets colder, it’s easy for most of us humans to adapt. Simply break out the long underwear, dust off the winter coat and we’re pretty much ready to go, at least here in the Midwest. Now what about those animals out in the wild? While we’re all familiar with bears hibernating through the winter, birds migrating to warmer settings and other animals living off stored food that they’ve been saving up since the summer, how the heck do those animals who remain active not only brave the elements but function in these conditions, especially in the coldest regions of the world? Understanding the answer to this question requires an appreciation for the adaptability, resiliency and creativity of leatherback turtles, penguins, arctic foxes, golden-crowned kinglets and many other animals.

Around for more than 100 million years, the leatherback turtle has certainly evolved as a deep sea diver capable of surviving in the coldest, deepest waters. For these unique reptiles, it’s good to be big. Weighing up to 2,000 pounds, leatherbacks remain warm in cold water in large part to their mass and natural abilities to slow heat loss. Outgoing blood warms cool blood in the leatherback flippers before it reaches the body core, and a sphincter in these turtle’s throats shuts off blood flow to the lungs when diving, allowing these amazing creatures to conserve energy when needed. In the deepest waters, leatherbacks get plenty of sustenance from jellyfish, their favorite meal.
While penguins may be celebrated in film for their triumphs on land (and aided outside the water during the cold by their compact feathers, including up to 70 feathers per square inch), these intriguing fellas do spend nearly 3/4 of their lives in the water. So what is the key to their success? Chalk it up to an insulating layer of blubber and the ability to generate body heat by staying active (penguins are able to jet through the water at speeds of up to 15 mph). Other ways penguins stay warm include tucking in their flippers to reduce the surface area for heat loss, absorbing heat from the sun via their black, back feathers, and reducing their contact with the ice by tipping up their feet and standing on their heels in a tripod-like position.
While penguins may be celebrated in film for their triumphs on land (and aided outside the water during the cold by their compact feathers, including up to 70 feathers per square inch), these intriguing fellas do spend nearly 3/4 of their lives in the water. So what is the key to their success? Chalk it up to an insulating layer of blubber and the ability to generate body heat by staying active (penguins are able to jet through the water at speeds of up to 15 mph). Other ways penguins stay warm include tucking in their flippers to reduce the surface area for heat loss, absorbing heat from the sun via their black, back feathers, and reducing their contact with the ice by tipping up their feet and standing on their heels in a tripod-like position.
While penguins may be celebrated in film for their triumphs on land (and aided outside the water during the cold by their compact feathers, including up to 70 feathers per square inch), these intriguing fellas do spend nearly 3/4 of their lives in the water. So what is the key to their success? Chalk it up to an insulating layer of blubber and the ability to generate body heat by staying active (penguins are able to jet through the water at speeds of up to 15 mph). Other ways penguins stay warm include tucking in their flippers to reduce the surface area for heat loss, absorbing heat from the sun via their black, back feathers, and reducing their contact with the ice by tipping up their feet and standing on their heels in a tripod-like position.

For other warm-blooded mammals like whales, seals and walruses, it certainly helps to be big, as the larger the mammal, the lesser the surface area to lose heat. With that said, fur seals benefit not only from weighing roughly 600 pounds as adults but having thick under and overcoats that they shed once a year, and blubber under the skin that can range from one to six inches. For Beluga whales, five inches of blubber certainly helps, as do unique adaptations like a dorsal fin that can break through ice for attaining fresh air, a flexible neck that allows for more maneuverability while navigating cold waters during migration, and amazing endurance (these whales can cover 100 miles in one day). Eat your heart out, Michael Phelps.
Outside the water, land-based animals must be as adaptive to the perils of the Arctic tundra in order to ensure survival. What blubber is to keeping penguins, seals, whales and walruses warm, fur is to caribou, musk oxen and arctic wolves, with the last two examples having thick, long hair overcoats and supplemental undercoats of fleece and fur, respectively. In comparison to other wolves, arctic wolves have smaller, rounder ears and shorter muzzles and legs that help them reduce heat loss. For some animals like the arctic fox, snowshoe hare, collared lemming, and ermine (least weasel), their fur actually changes colors from brownish-gray to white during the winter, offering them not only a needed blanket but an advantageous form of camouflage that makes them hard to identify in the snow. Lemmings, which look like fat furry hamsters, and arctic ground squirrels (the only arctic animal to hibernate) also keep themselves warm by staying in tunnels under the snow (as Ben Folds Five once sang, “you can be happy underground”), while hundreds of arctic hare display another crafty way of generating heat by congregating and packing themselves close to each other.

Last but not least is the cool story of the golden-crowned kinglet, a tiny bird that resides in Canada and various parts of the United States, Central America and Mexico. Weighing less than a fifth of an ounce, this bird species is able to survive cold weathers via several intriguing adaptations. Researchers have found that the kinglets subsist on hibernating inchworms that reside in their stomachs, keep warm via their plentiful feathers that insulate their small bodies, provide further insulation by puffing out thier bodies (similar to many other birds), and huddle together at night for even more warmth.
Read more at http://www.momtastic.com/webecoist/2009/10/16/natures-cold-weather-warriors-14-resilient-adaptive-animals/#iIKJZAFBJjZphPJe.99

4 Dec 25, 2017

Domestic Animals

Rat Assist Feline Recovery

Betty Smythe

A café in Brooklyn has become an unexpected center of diplomacy for two of nature's most adversarial animals: cats and rats.

In partnership with the Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, the Brooklyn Cat Café in New York City typically houses about 20 cats that are up for adoption. Visitors can stop by for treats and to interact with the animals, some of which may end up finding new homes.

In one case, though, a kitten housed at the café was diagnosed with feline leukemia and had to be isolated from other cats to prevent the disease from spreading. Feline leukemia is one of the most common infectious diseases seen in cats. An estimated two to three percent of cats in the U.S. have the virus, which is contained in bodily fluids and is spread by close contact, like mating or bite wounds. After being diagnosed with the condition, cats live for only about two and a half years.

The situation prompted the café owners to seek out a different kind of companion animal for the black kitten, named Ebony. That's how they came to adopt a white rat from a nearby rescue center, which they named Ivory. Rats cannot contract the feline leukemia virus, making Ivory an ideal companion for the small kitten.

Ebony died after five months, but the café owners believe her life was "immeasurably enriched" by having a companion. After two years Ivory died (rat lifespans average around two years), and the café decided to continue bringing in companion rats from a nearby animal rescue center, starting with a pair named Remy and Emile.

According to the café's website, rats are unafraid of kittens because they're relatively similar in size. The kittens often chase and pounce on the rats' tails, which the café says is OK as long as the kittens are gentle.

Domestic cats evolved to be solitary hunters, and kittens learn hunting behaviors from their mothers. When separated early from their mothers or the rest of their litter, some kittens can show too much or too little aggression, according the Humane Society. And when they become adults, their potential relationship with rats gets more complicated.

Katie Lisnik is the director of cat protection at the Humane Society International. She notes that regardless of anecdotal stories about interspecies relationships, cats still act on instinct, and rats are their natural prey.

"Even though bonds are formed, rats can move in a certain way that triggers the cat's [hunting] response," she says.

Sarah Gibbens, the reporter, is an associate digital producer at National Geographic

1 Sep 3, 2017

Domestic Animals

Horses Saved in "Harvey" Flooding

Richard Margolis

Floodwaters in Houston, Texas, continue to rise as people scramble to higher ground. However, humans are not the only ones in danger of the flooding waters. Over 70 horses were saved in Northeast Harris County. One of the volunteers who helped save the horses was Mongol winner Justin Nelzen who rescued 15 horses from floodwaters in Houston, Texas. Justin didn’t travel by boat to save the horses; he bravely jumped in the water, and swam them to safety.

The owners of the Cypress Trails Equestrian Center did not believe that the water would rise so much in their area to be a threat, but they were wrong.

Darolyn Butler, the owner of Cypress Trails Equestrian Center in Humble, said, “They have an evacuation plan and they practice several times a year.” However, even with all their practicing, they waited until it was too late and the barn was already flooding.

She said that she watched the weather news until 2 a.m. and saw the cells were splitting, that the storm was about over. They went to bed and woke up an hour later to discover the stables were filling up with water.

“We woke up around 3 and it was already too high to get the trailers out.”

Over 100 deputies, constables, firefighters, and good Samaritans volunteered to help save the horses. Some used boats while others swam in the water as they tried to reach the frantic horses. Reports vary, but it’s estimated that 70 to 100 horses were involved. However, how many horses were actually saved and may still be missing remains unknown.

Videos showed horses treading as they tried to keep their heads above water. Some horses became tangled in fences as they were “seen trying to get over what appeared to be a flood-inundated fence in the area near Cypress Creek.”

Some horses were exhausted and needed help in holding their heads up when they came near the edge of the road. Rescuers jumped in the cold water to assist the horses as they led them to an area where they could finally stand on the ground.

Veterinarian Dr. Dori Hertel checked over the horses, amazed that after all they went through the horse calmly allowed themselves to be checked over. Dr. Dori Hertel said that so far, she had not seen any serious injuries.

Horses are like people and they tend to panic in certain situations. Sometimes they make bad decisions. However, they tend to follow each other and if the volunteers can get the more “levelheaded” horses going in the right direction, the others tend to follow.

Judge Ed Emmett posted an update on his Facebook page, “For those of you that may have seen the news reports of horses trapped in the water at Cypress Trails Equestrian Center, all but a few of the horses have been rescued or have been seen on higher ground. 3 or 4 are still loose but don’t appear to be in grave danger.”

Judge Ed Emmett also reported on his Facebook page, “We’ve heard that most of the 80 horses at Cypress Trails have been rescued. A few still loose but not grave danger. Will update when we hear.”

In another heartwarming story of a horse being saved from the raging waters is an almost blind horse. Devon Horn bravely rescued a frightened horse named Boomer. It was a struggle for a while as the frightened horse could not see well enough to know where to go or what to do, but somehow, Devon managed to lead Boomer back onto the higher ground. Devon said at one point they tried to get out at one location, but they were swept down the river about 300 feet. Sheriff’s deputies assisted Devon and Boomer to dryer ground.

Videos capturing the dramatic horse rescue flooded Facebook, and many of the comments were unkind to the owners of the stables. Many posts claimed that some of the horses were tied so they could not escape, and those were the ones that drowned. One wrote, “I have lived by this stables for 20 years. They move the horses EVERY TIME there is a flood.” While another wrote, “They didn’t move them because we were only expecting 8 inches of rain which wouldn’t flood the property but we got 16 inches last night that they didn’t expect.”

However, it’s not only the horses who need rescuing. The video below shows the wildlife that’s been displaced out of their homes because of the flood waters.

There is one story that stands out, and this is about a horse that was presumed dead. Mac Stanford posted, “There were many prayers being said aloud, and there was no doubt that God was present today in all of His glory. There are going to be some EXHAUSTED Guardian Angels in Heaven’s beds tonight!

Suddenly, at 2:02 p.m., without warning, this glorious beast burst through the surface of the water beneath the bridge and pulled himself up the concrete embankment with no help from any human. The crowd above was absolutely stunned into silence…then ERUPTED with cheering and applause. The horse was so exhausted that he could barely walk. He wandered towards the crowd, and gave a loud neigh when the woman that owns him and was boarding him there, broke through the crowd and grabbed his bridle. I got the whole thing on video!”

Read Mac Stanford’s entire account of the event here.

[Photo by David J. Phillip/AP Images]

3 Aug 29, 2017

Natural wonders

Earth from space

Gary Lindner

Hello my name is Gary Lindner, Director of Planet Sanctuary and Senior Vice President of One World Blue. I would like to introduce the completion of Planet Sanctuary and take a moment to explain our platform. The purpose of the platform is to give all readers and "do-gooders" the ability to spread information concerning "OUR" natural world on Planet Earth. This information should contain positive research, videos and data on people, places and animals that have been or will be affected by the good deeds of people around "OUR" Planet Earth. This is going to be a fantastic way to focus on these good deeds and ultimately motivate more. Here is a video of the great planet Earth from space. I am inviting and encouraging readers to participate in the distribution of information that they are passionate about. Every week I will share information that has caught my attention. As I continue to search for information about "OUR" Planet Earth, I hope to see your videos and articles showing the vast detail on "OUR" planet with a positve human touch.

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7 May 7, 2015

Oceans

Humpback Whale Shows AMAZING Appreciation After Being Freed From Nets

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Humpback Whale Shows AMAZING Appreciation After Being Freed From Nets

9 May 6, 2015

Wildlife

The wild chickens of Kauai

Jonathan Wayne

In March of 2008, I had the privilege to join my father and sister on a trip to Hawaii's northernmost island of Kauai. We spent 5 days exploring the lush countryside and experiencing a completely exotic land. Along our travels, we encountered so many chickens roaming around everywhere, that I wondered how and why this came about. In one instance I was relaxing on a beautiful sandy beach near the Kauai Marriot Resort, and a rooster, hen and their two or three chicks (a whole family) came pecking towards me threatening to tickle my toes. Some people there told me that hurricanes in the past let chicken coops loose, and others said that since there are no natural predators there, chickens had no enemies (other than humans) who would eat them. It all made sense, but I wanted to know more about the wild chicken invasion of Kaui (and the rest of Hawaii) that have made this in itself a tourist attraction.

Here's an interesting article from the New York Times, written on April 6, 2015, that sheds some light on the wild chickens of Kauai:

In Hawaii, Chickens Gone Wild

The pictures you see here I shot myself (or my sister did) on this trip. I'm also in a few of the photos as you can see. Guess if you're ever homeless and hungry, this is the island to be on! Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

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