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Features - Entrepreneurial Alumni

Kanika Khurana

Kanika Khurana

Posted 01 August 2015

London Programme

August 2012 Intake

Kanika is a graduate of the University of London International Programmes and currently resides in South Delhi. She is currently launching her own business KlosetEdit, an online market place for resale of designer womens wear. Kanika explains, "we resell never been worn and gently used clothes, shoes, bags & accessories. We swear by collaborative fashion and sharing economy is the heart of our startup! As a Co Founder, I am involved in everything from marketing to logistics! My expertise lies in client relationship management, I go above and beyond to build strong relationships with our customers to ensure long term loyalty.

As a people person, I absolutely love talking to prospective customers, educating them about the concept and getting them on board! Basically, I convince women to Edit their Closets!"

What inspired you to set it up?
Having done the Mountbatten Programme, I learnt so much from my peers and seniors that I felt I could take on any challenge! So, when my friend and I got talking about this startup, I felt more than ready to take on this leadership role! The idea was an outcome of a long conversation between my friend and I, which revolved around 'I have nothing to wear but there is no space in my closet!' Especially in a country like India, where weddings are such an integral part of our lives, women spend lavishly on gorgeous yet very expensive Indian ethnic wear, which they don't wear more than a few times. Thinking of all these things, we realized that solving this problem would not only increase the utility of womens wear but also such recycling is very eco friendly! Having worked with senior managers in London, I was skilled to consider the 'helicopter view' - long term vision of the startup and also, to go into the detail of everything. I can confidently say that only because my manager groomed me professionally and gave me the opportunities to live up to my capabilities, was I able to believe in myself to lead this startup. I am sure that my mountbatten year is and will be the defining year of my career!

How you went about setting it up and getting established?
We started by extensively researching the market and understanding the needs of our target audience. Indepth understanding helped us strategically plan our business model and refined our approach to the sellers. We took one step at a time and put in a lot of thought and effort. Consistency and persistence were the key factors in our continued growth. Even though we will go live by October, we already have an inventory of 200+ items and a customer base of 20+ sellers. We have been lucky to get such a positive response so far!

What your future plans involve?
Immediate goals are to do all the groundwork well, provide a seamless and enjoyable experience to a customer, establish a trusted brand & make the business model more efficient. Future goals revolve around scaling up the business by adding more segments and expanding in cities beyond New Delhi. To sum it up, we are working with an aim of becoming the market leader in the world of collaborative fashion!

Any words of advice/wisdom or encouragement for others thinking of setting up on their own?
Starting a startup has been one of the most exhilarating and unnerving experiences of my life! To future entrepreneurs I would like to say that the most important thing is to have a partner who has a vision like yours and whom you trust! Startup thrives when co founding partners are strong and it fails when co founding partners have a lot of conflicts. It is essential to choose the right person to realize your dream to the fullest! Other than that, you must know the depth of the problem you are solving, research your target market extensively - customer service should always be the priority, and plan to scale. A startup is like a rollercoaster ride, if your fundamentals are strong, you will be able to face the challenges (lows) in a much more efficient manner. Finally, do what you love and you wouldn't have to work a day!


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Sunday, January 21, 2018

UPGRADE: Upgrading Our Worship

Revelation 4-5 by Art Stansberry

This Sunday we will focus our attention on upgrading our worship. Have you ever wondered what worship in heaven will be like when we can finally see God on His throne? My guess is our worship here will pale in comparison to our worship on that day. In Revelation 4 and 5, we get a glimpse into the worship that takes place in heaven. In Revelation 4:9-10 we are told, "Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne." This Sunday we will unpack the true nature of worship to God and how we can begin to upgrade our worship of Him.
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The Bills also released QB Kevin Kolb.

The Buffalo Bills have re-signed kicker Dan Carpenter to a four-year contract.

The deal was reached shortly after the NFL's free agency period opened Tuesday, and after Carpenter arrived at the team's headquarters after traveling from his home in Florida. Under NFL rules, Carpenter was not allowed to re-sign with Buffalo before free agency began because he had signed a one-year deal at the league veteran minimum.

Carpenter's 33 field goals last year were a career high and tied Buffalo's single-season record. Buffalo scrambled to sign Carpenter six days before the start of last season, after rookie sixth-round draft pick Dustin Hopkins hurt his groin.

The sixth-year player hit 33 of 36 attempts, including 29 of 30 from inside 50 yards last season.

Carpenter's return leaves Hopkins' future uncertain.

Buffalo announced that that quarterback Kevin Kolb was released after spending the regular season on injured reserve with a concussion.

The Bills also re-signed restricted free agent tight end Mike Caussin.

Caussin missed the past two seasons because of injuries. He was sidelined last season with a hip injury sustained early in training camp. Caussin missed the 2012 season because of a knee injury.

Caussin had five catches for 41 yards in six games, including two starts, with Buffalo in 2011 after being promoted off the team's practice squad.

He broke into the NFL with Jacksonville in 2010 as an undrafted free agent, but did not play a game with the Jaguars.

The Bills have a need at tight end, with returning starter Scott Chandler becoming a free agent.


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28 May 2014

Union Groundbreaking set for June 12

May 27, 2014, Moorhead, Miss. – Mississippi Delta Community College will host a groundbreaking ceremony June 12 to celebrate the commencement of construction for the new Vandiver Student Union.

The groundbreaking ceremony is open to the public, and media are invited to attend. The celebration will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 12, at the construction site located near the intersection of Highway 3 and Lucas Street on the Moorhead Campus.

The new 11,600 square foot building, designed by Beard + Riser Architects of Greenwood, Miss, will feature lounge space, multipurpose conference room/meeting space, a suite of offices for the Office of Student Services, a food service grill, game room, restrooms and a fitness room.

The original Vandiver Student Union was demolished in 2011 and the campus has been without a dedicated a student center since. “Students love to gather, and the new student union will provide a very nice facility for our students to enjoy,” says MDCC President Larry Nabors. “The building will be named after the first President of the College, Dr. J. S. Vandiver, and we plan to complete construction by the fall of 2015.”

Construction is expected to be completed in time for the 2015-2016 Academic year. The project was funded by the Mississippi State Legislature through the passing of HB1701 in 2013. D. Carroll Construction, LLC, of Oxford, Mississippi was selected as the project contractor.

“We are proud to be investing in our students’ future,” says Paula S. Sykes, chair of the MDCC board of trustees. The new activity center will enhance the college experience at MDCC for many years to come.”

The center is designed to complement the existing campus architecture and open itself to the landscape for student gatherings. The exterior design was influenced by existing campus buildings, with a muted palette of beige-colored brick, stucco and wood trim. Large gabled roof overhangs will provide deep porch areas to enhance student gathering and provide relief from the climate.

The public is invited to the groundbreaking ceremony June 12. For more information, contact Reed Abraham at 662.246.6273 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


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U.S. Senator John McCain talks to reporters as the Senate passes a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, sending the issue back to the House of Representatives, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Sept. 27, 2013.
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McCain to Cruz on shutdown: ‘You’re crazy’

The civil war in the Republican party rages on.

The divisions were on full display at the fifth annual Washington Ideas Forum on Thursday, especially between Sens. John McCain of Arizona and Ted Cruz of Texas, who spoke right after each other.

McCain said that while he “respected” the Tea Party Texan, he adamantly disagreed with Cruz spearheading a spending battle over defunding Obamacare, which resulted in a partial government shutdown last month. McCain said the reckless move forced a town in his district to rely on food flown in from food banks.

“I have to say, “Stop. You’re wrong, you’re crazy,” said McCain. “If I sound angry, it’s because I have met and talked to constituents of mine who are on minimum wage who had to resort to go to food banks… There was no chance of success and anybody that believe that there is, is very naïve about the Constitution of the United States.”

Cruz, in a separate interview at the forum, insisted he didn’t want a shutdown. And when asked if it was worth alienating himself from many of his fellow GOPers, he as “absolutely.” Cruz insisted he’d continue to fight Obama’s signature health law. “I think stopping Obamacare is the essence of pragmatism,” he said, adding it “would have been better to stop it before it happened.”

When asked about the Republican divide, Cruz said the real issue was the split between career politicians and the American people.

Former Republican National Chairman Michael Steele said Tea Party lawmakers like Cruz and Sen. Mike Lee of Utah were filling a power vacuum created by leaders in the GOP. He predicted there was “more bottom to hit.”

“For the first time you have a generation of elected officials who have come to the town who aren’t playing the game the way the game was set up to be played,” said Steele. “You can’t offer them a committee chairmanship or a perky committee assignment… They are the class that killed earmarks… they are turning the network upside down.”

Divisions within the party were highlighted on other issues.

When asked what Cruz “doesn’t understand about the world and America’s place in the world” McCain said he doesn’t know because he hasn’t had a conversation with Cruz on that particular issue. But McCain added, “I do believe that there are members of the Senate and the House and Americans who believe we can withdraw from the world. We cannot, and every time we have throughout history, we paid a very, very heavy price for it.” In August, Cruz argued against intervention in Syria in the wake of a deadly chemical weapons attack in the country.  McCain supported a U.S. intervention.

The rift in the GOP has also been on display following Christie’s re-election last week. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florid and Cruz both took thinly-veiled swipes at Christie  after the Garden State politician’s win. Rubio told CNN “I think  we need to understand that some of these races don’t apply to future races.” Meanwhile, Cruz  congratulated Christie but said “I think we need more leaders in Washington with the courage to stand for principle.”

Cruz was asked about Christie again at the forum but skirted the question if Christie was a real conservative. “I’m glad he won re-election,” he said, reiterating his argument that more lawmakers on Capitol Hill need to “standup and fight.”

Hardball with Chris Matthews, 11/14/13, 8:18 PM ET

Cruz and Paul vs. the world

Rand Paul and Ted Cruz have already begun early attacks against potential 2016 foes- both Democratic and Republican. Mark Halperin and John Heilemann discuss.

McCain to Cruz on shutdown: 'You're crazy'


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New Babies For Michael Jackson, Erykah Badu, And Cyndi Lauper

November 20 [16:00 EDT] -- Michael Jackson's second child is expected soon after all. We reported back in September that Jackson's publicist denied that Mrs. Jackson, a.k.a. Debbie Rowe, was pregnant with their second baby. Rumors first began flying when Rowe was seen in public wearing maternity style clothing.

Now Jackson has been saying, according to several reports, that the baby is indeed on the way, and-- it is a girl. Debbie Rowe will most likely give birth before the year is out. Their first child, Prince, was born this past February.

Jackson can be seen with his son in the new "Life" magazine, photographed by Harry Benson. The issue with Jackson and Son on the cover hits newsstands Monday.

Singer Erykah Badu had two releases on Tuesday. Her live album and a baby boy named Seven, who arrived two weeks early. According to the "The Dallas Morning News," Badu selected the numerical name she selected because it is a prime number and cannot be divided. Badu

gave birth in her hometown of Dallas. Middle name, last name, and birth weight have yet to be announced. Seven's father is rapper Andre Benjamin from Outkast, who is featured in Badu's videos for her singles, "Next Lifetime" and "Other Side Of The Game."

Cyndi Lauper also gave birth to a 9lbs. boy, Declyn Wallace Lauper Thornton in New York on Wednesday. The 44-year-old singer had natural child birth is doing fine. Her husband, David Thornton, is an actor.


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'Machete Kills' Trailer Will Slay You, Son

Robert Rodriguez is clearly one sick and twisted film-making individual, but hey, it works.

The first trailer for his "Machete" follow-up titled "Machete Kills" is in, and it basically operates as a virtual Who's Who of the most oddball cats in Tinseltown.

Joining Danny Trejo for movie two of the "Grindhouse" spin-off series — which, let that seep in for just a second — are a bevy of randoms from across the entertainment biz spectrum, including Charlie Sheen, Lady Gaga, Mel Gibson, Vanessa Hudgens, Demian Bichir, Sofia Vergara, Antonio Banderas, Alexa Vega, Amber Heard, Michelle Rodriguez, Cuba Gooding Jr. and, reprising her resident hot chick role, Jessica Alba. That's, uh, quite the spread he's got for this bloody display.

And, naturally, there are some pretty awesome little highlights to parse through here. First, we were particularly amused by this bit with Carlos Estevez Charlie Sheen as one take-no-names POTUS instructing someone off screen, "Let's go kick some a**" while ditching his nerdy specs ...

Charlie Sheen in Machete Kills Trailer Gif

... and we really got a kick outta whatever was happening with Sofia Vergara's gun bosoms in this frame ...

Sofia Vergara's gun bra in Machete Kills Trailer GIF

... also, there was this bit with Lady Gaga, ever the flamboyant femme fatale, hailing down a trucker in stilettos and fur for some reason ...

Lady Gaga Machete Kills trailer GIF

... but most of all, we were totally owned once they showed us Mel Gibson doing machete stuff because c'mon.

Mel Gibson in Machete Kills trailer GIF

You know what they say: go big or go home! (Or just go to the theaters on Sept. 13 to catch this bad boy on opening day.)


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Electronic voting is going to be THE story of the year

Or maybe the century.

Forget gas prices, prisoner abuse in Iraq, the capture of Osama bin Laden, and the return of the Washington Redskins to the top echelon of the NFL. The big story is going to be electronic voting, the problems caused by it, and the the accusations by one side or the other of fixed elections.

Two weeks ago California banned electronic voting in four counties and gave ten other counties a list of requirements to meet before they could use the machines.

Today, a reader sent me a link to a story about San Bernardino County’s plans to defy the order from the California Secretary of State and use the touch-screen machines anyway.

Don’t ask “Can they DO that?”. Yes, they can plan to defy the ban. Ask “Will they get away with it?”. We’ll have to see. Fortunately, the Left Coast is governed by a cybernetic organism. Living tissue over a metal endoskeleton.

He walks into the San Bernardino County seat and asks if they will abide by the ban. They tell him that they will not. He leans on the desk and asks again. Again they refuse. He looks at them quietly for a long moment. Then he says “I’ll be back,” turns, and walks out.

We all know what happens next.

The problem with electronic voting, especially electronic voting without a paper trail, is not that it’s insecure. I imagine, after some work, it can be made pretty tight. The problem is that we will always suspect that it’s insecure. No patches, no service packs, no little paper receipt will ever change our distrust of the machines.

“We don’t want to return to a less accurate, less accessible paper ballot system,” said Mischelle Townsend, registrar of voters for Riverside County. “It invites further complications in terms of poll-worker training and voter education.”

I’ll take those complications over loss of trust in our elections, thank-you very much. I don’t care if it takes a week to count the damn ballots. I want the ballots to contain the votes that the citizens intended to cast, and I want to know that they haven’t been fucked with.

Voting and electing government officials is FUNDAMENTAL to the American way of life. There can be no doubt about an election’s validity. If we feel doubt, our way of life is threatened. If it isn’t gone already.

I don’t think I’m overstating this. Electronic voting threatens to damage this country more than any war or scandal or recession could. Our nation, our system, can weather storms like Vietnam or Watergate or the Depression. Loss of faith in our elections, and by extension the winners of those elections, isn’t a tempest to be waited out. It’s the end of the world as we know it.

I hope I’m wrong.

  1. Great writing on this topic, Murdoc! *claps* It’s an issue you hear so much about from Democrats but almost nothing from Republicans yet it really does effect both. It should be in everyone’s interests that we have fair and accurate elections.

  2. Electronic voting threatens to undermine our democracy. There seems to be a huge push behind adopting it despite the fact that it has huge flaws. If I was into conspiracies I would swear there is some huge cabal somewhere consisting of big business and corrupt politicians that want to be able to manipulate the votes and leave no evidence trail. But I’m just being cynical. -jdm.

  3. Voting is a joke any way especially in the USofA. Like what county allows that many Illegal imigrants (when you want them kicked out of the country) to vote. And what country elects a monkey like G DUBB. VOTE the NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY N.D.P. 4 LIFE


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Pink “parties naked” with her family.

The singer’s lifestyle has radically changed since she became a mother.

The Raise Your Glass star gave birth to her first child Willow in June 2011 and joked that her wild, late nights now consist of diapers and a crying baby.

However, the former tough girl can’t resist a boogie with her little girl and husband Carey Hart - in the nude.

“We wake up and dance. [We] party naked in the hotel room. It’s a different kind of partying,” she told radio station Q102. “It used to be whiskey, tears and cigarettes. Now it’s [my baby's] kind of tears, no cigarettes and the colour of poop. Pure joy. I miss the whiskey, not the cigarettes.”

Pink added that she has grown up a lot since welcoming Willow into the world.

The musician has often written about personal issues and adolescent angst in the past, but is much happier nowadays.

“I do a lot of dancing now with [Willow] and I’m just happier. This album is a lot of rock and roll but it reflects that there’s a dance party in our house… Your career goes up and down, but … at the end of the day, if I didn’t do another thing, I’m blessed. I like myself more than I used to,” she said.


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Conservatorium of Music

Postgraduate - Doctoral Degrees

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Expressions of Interest for Postgraduate Study at the Conservatorium of Music

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A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) graduate with two music majors will have postgraduate options in music across all areas.

A less extensive range of postgraduate options are also available for students who complete a major in Music Studies.

Doctoral Degrees

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

The Doctor of Musical Arts can be taken in either composition or performance and consists of a combination of thesis and creative work.

Students in this course work with world-class supervisors to prepare and present for examination either a portfolio of original compositions in a variety of genres or two recitals showing professional skill and interpretative ability.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Research is an exciting journey of discovery, where you'll be working at the ever-shifting boundary between the known and the unknown.  The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the University's flagship research degree, which can be taken in any discipline area in the University.
The PhD is a program of independent, supervised research that is assessed solely on the basis of a thesis, sometimes including a creative work component, that is examined externally. The work presented for a PhD must be a substantial and original contribution to scholarship, demonstrating mastery of the subject of interest as well as an advance in that field of knowledge.


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New Releases on Spiritual Connection

One click way to call up the New Releases on Spiritual Connection from Barnes and Noble.

Angel Animals: Exploring Our Spiritual Connection with Animals - Linda Anderson 1999

Amazon Synopsis: Animals have the amazing ability to fulfill the most basic human needs: love, affection, companionship, even survival. Their positive influence can have a profound effect on our everyday lives. Since founding the Angel Animals organization in 1996, Allen and Linda Anderson have heard from thousands of people worldwide, who have shared personal stories of how animals have enriched their lives. Angel Animals is a collection of these testaments -- an inspiring tapestry of tales spotlighting the spiritual truths that animals teach. From dogs, cats, and horses, to bears, dolphins, and deer, the animals featured in Angel Animals have not only led people to rediscover the meaning of courage, loyalty, and forgiveness ... but they have also proven that miracles are possible.

Awakening the Buddhist Heart: Integrating Love, Meaning, and Connection into Every Part of Your Life by Lama Surya Das 2001

Amazon Synopsis: Surya Das illustrates how to develop authentic presence, how to connect to our own life experience, build deeper relationships, embrace life's lessons, as well as learn how to love what we don't like.

Everyone needs to feel connected, to love and feel loved, to reach out to others and communicate in order to overcome alienation, loneliness, and a feeling of being disconnected. In Awakening the Buddhist Heart, Surya Das shows you how to reach inward and outward.

By developing spiritual intelligence, a sense of compassion that helps us be more sensitive, more aware of our own feelings and the feelings of those around us, we become more intuitive; we relate better and love better. Cultivating spiritual intelligence and learning how to connect will improve our capacity for intimacy, making us better mates, friends, parents, and coworkers; it helps all of us to become more giving and brings us fulfillment, meaning, and love. With tremendous insight he explores specific ways in which we can more fruitfully relate to our own experiences as well as each other in today's fast-paced, complicated, and often confusing world.

The Bridge across Forever – Richard Bach 1989

Amazon Synopsis: If you've ever felt alone in a world of strangers, missing someone you've never met, you'll find a message from your love in The Bridge Across Forever.

Bridge Into Light: Your Connection to Spiritual Guidance - Pam Cameron 1994

Amazon Synopsis: This book is for those who want to learn how to become more focused on their spiritual path and to prepare for their ascension, lovingly offers many step-by-step exercises on how to meditate and how to channel. This is a practical how-to book which teaches techniques for listening to your own spiritual guidance directly. It includes exercises and channeled information which is compelling for our times.

Building Connections: Spiritual Dimensions of Teaching - Eileen M. Cunningham 2001

Amazon Synopsis: One of the most significant challenges facing teachers today is their capacity to work effectively with diverse learners. Building Connections responds to the essential needs that teachers have expressed as a result of reflecting on their experiences in schools, with learners and their families, and with colleagues. Many teachers today consider teaching to be a calling, a mission that reaches out to youth. They want to be faithful to this mission, to create effective learning environments and experiences that foster successful student achievement, and to have a sense of wholeness while doing so. This book is a personal reflection on the author's experiences with diverse people. It represents Eileen M. Cunningham's attempt to transpose these experiences and her responses to them into a framework that can be used by others who want to make sense of their experiences through a spiritual perspective.

Close Connections: The Bridge between Physical and Spiritual Reality - Dr. John Hatcher 2005

Amazon Synopsis: Close Connections, a ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year finalist, will appeal to anyone interested in spirituality and its link to everyday life. For more than twenty-five years, scholar and poet John Hatcher has studied the nature and purpose of physical reality by exploring the theological and philosophical implications of the authoritative Baha'i texts. His latest book explains how the gap between physical and spiritual reality is routinely crossed, and describes the profound implications that result from the interplay of both worlds. Close Connections is part of a John Hatcher trilogy that presently includes The Purpose of Physical Reality (Baha'i Publishing, 2005).

Communicating With Animals: The Spiritual Connection between People and Animals - Arthur Myers 1997

Amazon Synopsis: Most people have told their dog to "sit" or heard the insistent meows of a cat at dinnertime, but thousands are discovering that they can actually carry on meaningful, nonverbal conversations with animals. In Communicating with Animals, veteran reporter Arthur Myers explores the phenomenon of human-animal communication in hundreds of case studies. Readers will learn the history of animal communication, compelling evidence of animal reincarnation, and how to use their untapped mind power to form psychic links with animals.

Every Cat Has a Story: True Stories Exploring the Spiritual Connection of Felines with Their Beloved Owners - Jasmine Kinnear 2007

Amazon Synopsis: Every Cat Has a Story is an exploration of the intimacy that exists between felines and their owners. Submitted from writers throughout the world, these stories touch on the synchronicity of Universal intervention which unites a cat with their person.

As you enjoy these stories, possibly a new perspective of your own cat's special qualities may become evident. Your feline's life has not gone unnoticed, for you have been a living testament to the delight and enchantment they have brought into your family. Every cat does indeed have a story, a moment and a legacy that touches their owner's world in a significant manner.

A sampling of the 16 stories includes: "The Blue Angel & Her Garden of Pets," one man's connection to feline spirituality which ultimately connects us one to the other. "Finding Karma at the SPCA" is a story of Universal destiny in which a cat immediately recognizes her owner, yet neither had ever met before. "My Cat is So Insolent, She Has a Price on Her Head," is written with a dry sense of humor exploring the "what ifs" of a cat lover and her lessons learned. "Caterina, Portrait of a Feline Soul Mate," is the kitten we all seek but would we have the awareness to recognize her in a room full of kittens? Then again, would she recognize us? This is an intriguing, educational and entertaining collection of cat stories that you may fondly recall during those private moments shared only with your cat.

Invisible Powerful Energies: Psychic Connections & Spiritual Growth - Arlene Thompson 2006

Amazon Synopsis: As you will learn in this book, I received from spirit a very clear message through a reading provided in Ontario. There was no doubt that I was being guided to write a book about my personal psychic experiences and my personal spiritual journey. I then recognized that spirit intended me to write of the sequence of events in my life, in order to help others to "open the door" and feel comfortable about sharing the mystical happenings in their lives. Since that recognition I have discovered a wonderful excitement about embracing new experiences and developed a greater awareness that we are all one in spirit, all a spark of the Divine. I am thankful that I awakened to the opportunity being offered to me and that spirit provides constant guidance.

I have for many years been fascinated with the concept of reincarnation. As a child I used to ask my mother, how can it be possible that we only have one life as there is so much to learn and not enough time? Since my past life experiences, I now have a firm belief in reincarnation. This book provides readers with some information related to reincarnation, karma, past lives, meditation, spiritual transformation, prayer, spirit guides and angels; and I include some of my personal thoughts about death and grief. As well, friends and acquaintances have entrusted me with a number of fascinating true stories about psychic phenomena they have experienced and, in some cases, the consequent impact of spiritual transformation within their own lives. As you turn the pages of this book we all hope that you will sense the love and joy we experienced in preparing it for you.

Making Holidays Special: Simple Traditions to Strengthen Family Ties and Deepen Spiritual Connections - Celeste Perrino Walker 2003

Amazon Synopsis: Celeste Perrino Walker. Here's a creative collection of Adventist holiday traditions for you to enjoy and share, from New Year's Day to Christmas, and every celebration in between! In these pages you will find heartwarming stories, creative activities, delicious recipes, and lots of simple heartfelt ways to show your own loved ones just how much you care.

One – Richard Bach 1989

Amazon Synopsis: I gave my life to become the person I am right now. Was it worth it?

Our Spiritual Connection - Tom Greene 1994

Amazon Synopsis: "I found this very good and easy reading, clearly a cut above most articles and books written around these issues. In this thoughtful work the authors address complex issues in a gentle way and help us to trust our own deep resources for a compassionate understanding of ourselves and others. It is not presumptuous, sanctimonious, or arrogant, nor so generalized to be meaningless. -- Lawrence Tirnauer, Ph.D., Past President, American Academy of Psychotherapists

The Principle of Spiritual Economy in Connection With Questions of Reincarnation: An Aspect of the Spiritual Guidance of Man - Rudolf Steiner 1986

Amazon Synopsis: These eleven talks reveal a particular aspect of how humankind have been guided spiritually throughout history—by the life forces and astral bodies of the great initiates and avatars that were preserved, duplicated, and interwoven with the leading personalities of history. Steiner gives numerous examples of this process, but he says that such inspired people are rare today. Nevertheless, we have the possibility of elevating ourselves in the future to the point where we can receive into ourselves the "I-being" of the Christ, which is indeed our greatest goal—"not I but Christ in me."

Refreshment in the Desert: Spiritual Connections in Daily Life - Gilbert Padilla 1986

The Spiritual Connection: Values, Faith, and Psychotherapy - Benjamin B. Conley 2001

From the Forward: Conley examines the basic assumptions by which we live. He spells out the impact of examining those assumptions in a therapeutic relationship. He brings a subtle and penetrating perceptivity to the discussion, keeping in mind the whole as well as the parts in his presentation. His comments on the relationship between values and spirituality break new ground, as do his thoughts on psychotherapy and faith. He illuminates the links between values and faith on the one hand, and therapeutic method on the other, as he turns theory into practice.

In an era when mental health professionals, among others, are becoming aware of the necessity for a re-examination of the topic of spirituality and values, this book will be of great interest to all who seek to be both informed and reflective with regard to the fundamentals of psychotherapy, healing, and spirituality, that is, growth in the context of wholeness.

The actual or potential client, the student-in-training, the professional therapist, the practical theologian, the clinical supervisor, the teacher; each will be interested in the material presented in this book. The book should be required reading in all programs of counselor training, regardless of profession or specialization.

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Amazon Synopsis: Although God is at the center of the process of spiritual direction, the more readily visible participants are human beings. Like all other people, directors and directees are subject to relationship dynamics. Trustworthy Connections identifies some issues and challenges that can arise in spiritual direction relationships and offers resources for further consideration and reflection. The topics and examples are focused on traditional one–to–one, face–to–face spiritual direction, although some are also relevant to group direction and direction by correspondence. Trustworthy Connections is designed for use as a reference and a springboard for discussion for spiritual directors and anyone else who is interested in spiritual direction. Like the process of spiritual direction itself, this book is about asking questions, discussing ideas, and suggesting alternatives rather than giving advice or getting answers.

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Everybody tells me that stretching is really important, but I usually skip it to save time.  Realistically, how important is stretching?

Omitting stretching when you're short on time would rob you of the benefits of increased flexibility.  Flexibility exercises can improve range of motion around joints and enhance muscular performance.

As we age, we lose tendon flexibility, which in turn limits motion.  Eventually, this limited range of motion impairs our ability to perform exercise and day-to-day activities.  Even if the decline in flexibility associated with age is in your distant future, you may want to take note of the proven benefit associated with increased flexibility and enhanced performance.

Your stretching routine should address all of the major muscle/tendon groups.  Each stretching exercise should be held for 10-30 seconds and be performed 1-4 times.  Although there are more complex methods of stretching involving a partner, simple static stretches are recommended for individuals seeking a general flexibility program.  This type of flexibility exercise involves slowly stretching the given muscle to a point of tension (not pain), holding the stretch, and then relaxing and returning to resting length.  When performing stretching exercises, try to imagine that you are lengthening away from the center of the body, increasing the space within the body joints — not crunching or compressing the joints down.  This routine should be performed 2-3 times per week.  Seek advice from an exercise specialist if you have questions on specific exercises.

I urge you to consider the benefits of stretching before you skimp on this component of your fitness program.  In the long run, if you are pressed for time, you're better off ending your strength training or cardiorespiratory session 5 minutes early and incorporating a flexibility component into your regimen.  The result will be a more balanced approach to fitness and better overall health as you age.

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PHOTOGRAPHERS and plane spotters are being given a chance to score themselves return airfares to Singapore thanks to the inaugural 2017 Plane Spotter Photography Competition on the Gold Coast.

The Gold Coast Airport has teamed up with Singapore-based airline Scoot to deliver this year’s competition, which will see one lucky entrant with two return flights to Singapore.

The annual competition gives entrants the opportunity to gain exclusive airside access to photograph aircraft flying in and out of the coast.

To be eligible for this year’s prize, entries must include an image of a Scoot aircraft flying in or out of the Gold Coast, with preference being given to photos which showcase not only the aircraft but also the Gold Coast and northern NSW regions.

Submissions will be assessed by a judging panel, comprised of airport management and Scoot. Up to 30 of the best entrants will then be selected to attend a special morning airside on Saturday August 26, photographing aircraft movements from an exclusive location. Of these winners, one will be drawn at random to win a trip to Singapore with Scoot.

GCA Chief Operating Officer Marion Charlton said this year’s competition would likely attract a large amount of entries, particularly due to the quality of prize on offer.

“We have been running these competitions for a few years now, but this is the first time in Australia that an airport has partnered with an airline to deliver this type of event as well as offer a prize,” Ms Charlton said.

“The competition provides a great platform for us to be able to build on our relationship with the local plane spotting community.

“It’s easy to understand why we have such a large spotter following here on the Gold Coast; with more than 380 aircraft movements a week, GCA’s unique beachside location and busy airside environment makes for a great location to plane spot.”

Jared Simcox, Scoot Country Manager for Australia said he was pleased to be partnering with Gold Coast Airport to deliver the 2017 plane spotting competition.

“We truly value the interest and the following of the plane spotting community around the world, and their images beam our aircraft and operations into a dedicated and loyal audience,” said Mr Simcox.

“They produce some incredible images that inspire travel, and encourage connection with the airline industry as a whole. We are happy to surprise them and give them the chance to travel on one of our beautiful Boeing 787 Dreamliners that they photograph so often.”

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Femi Fani-Kayode: A call to the Christian faithful and a warning to the bigots in our midst

It is welcome news that Mr. Anjem Choudary, Britain’s “most hated man” and the radical British Islamist who pledged an oath of allegiance to the leader of ISIS, Amir Abubakar Al Baghdadi, has been jailed in the United Kingdom.

This was a man who encouraged islamic fundamentalism and terror and who has spent
many years on the international television networks trying to justify the actions of Al Qaeda, Al Nusra, Boko Haram, the Taliban, Al Shabab, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Daesh, Abu Sayyaf and all the other evil muslim terror groups in the world that believe in the establishment of a new world caliphate where sharia law is imposed on everyone.

If the truth be told there are many Ansem Choudarys in Nigeria: as a matter of fact many of those that think like him now run the affairs of our country and that is our major challenge. The fact that Nigerian Christians have been so accomodating, tolerant and restrained in the face of what has been going on in the last one year is a glaring testimony to their maturity and decency. It is not a sign of weakness but rather evidence of true strength.

I say this because it takes courage not to retaliate when you are consistently marginalised, insulted, cheated, pillaged, raped, murdered, singled out for destruction and treated like filth. Yet it is not just about being restrained even in the face of the worst type of provocation. The children of the Lord, the believers and the faithful still have so much more to do in order to protect ourselves from the relentless onslaught of the Islamists in our country like Boko Haram and the Fulani herdsmen and from the excesses of a Federal Government that is hell bent on turning Christians into an endangered species and second class citizens. Anyone that doubts that this is the case would do well to read the seminal and well-researched contribution made by the elder-statesman Chief Solomon Asemota SAN a few days ago which was titled “Discriminatory Appointments Against Non-Muslims In Nigeria”. Though much of the Nigerian print media, out of fear of the authorities, have refused to publish it, the essay is all over the internet and it can be accessed there.

Today, more than at any other time in our history, Christians must be united in our country. Anything less than that would lead to our collective defeat and destruction and it would feed into the narrative of those who wish to islamise our nation. It is for this reason that I am a little concerned by what appears to be happening in the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). It is very important that the Christian community in Nigeria keeps a united front and supports the new leadership of CAN.

No matter what our differences may be, the attempt to discredit and destroy CAN by threats of breaking off from it by any group is counter-productive and dangerous to our collective cause. When the Muslim fundamentalists and Fulani herdsmen kill our brothers and sisters, when the Federal and core northern state governments discriminate against us and persecute members of our faith, when the Sultan of Sokoto says that Christians indulge in more wicked acts than any other group in the world and when you have a religiously partial man as your President who says that sharia law should be spread into every state of the federation, you do not split your ranks and give room to your collective enemies.

This brings me to another point. Other than yours truly no-one has made the point that the Chibok girls are virtually all Christians. First of all Boko Haram abducted, raped, killed, enslaved and Islamised them and now our Muslim-controlled and Muslim-led military are carpet-bombing them from the sky and murdering them. I watched the video on CNN today and I wept-especially after I watched the interview of the mother of the young girl that spoke from captivity.

Those are CHRISTIAN girls and just look at what they are being subjected to. Regardless of their faith, whether they be Christian or Muslim, no child should be subjected to such atrocities but the truth is that the fact that virtually all the communities and towns that Boko Haram managed to torment, capture or hoist their evil black flag over the years were predominantly Christian communities like Mubi, Biu, Chibok, Dikwa, Bama, Gwoza, Banki and Potiskum.

This is a point that is relevant but that is purposely underplayed and ignored by the Nigerian and international media for obvious reasons. President Jonathan may not have been able to rescue the Chibok girls but at least his army and airforce did not carpet-bomb them. At least he did not order that they should be aeriel-bombed to death and slaughtered if they cant be rescued. And you can bet your bottom dollar that if those girls had come from a Muslim community and not a Christian one like Chibok, the government,  and more likely than not Boko Haram itself, would have been more restrained and they would not have bombed and killed them in the way that they are doing. Yet the Bible says “vengeance belongs to the Lord”.

It says that He “will repay”. I have little doubt that in the fullness of time He will repay the powers that be for what they are doing to the Body of Christ and to our brothers and sisters in the Lord. Meanwhile I sincerely hope that the northern Christians will not break ranks with the rest of us and that we maintain our unity. I sincerely hope that the Judas’ in our ranks and all those that are being used as agents of division and destruction by the government in return for a fee think twice and retrace their steps.

That is the only way that we can win in what has become, to all intents and purposes, a religious cold war in Nigeria. It is a spiritual war. It is a war of attrition and it is a fight for the very soul and future of our nation. It is a war that will be long and subtle and in which there will be many casualties: yet it is a war that must be fought and must be won. Everything depends on it. Permit me to end this contribution with the following.

When a few misguided individuals from the south, who are obviously suffering from what is commonly reffered to as “Stockholm’s disease”, clap for men like the so-called elder-statesman Alhaji Lawal Kaita when he says “the north will not allow the restructuring or break- up of Nigeria” and that “those that are calling for either of the two are calling for a second civil war” it amuses me. In their slavish attempt to fawn over their captors and to please the “master race” they forget that Mr. Ken Saro-Wiwa and Mr. Isaac Adaka Boro, two great and patriotic sons of the Niger Delta who swam against the tide of the people of the old Eastern region at the time of the civil war, who fought against the quest for self-determination by the Igbo people and who, together with the rest of Nigeria, resisted the quest for the  establishment of the sovereign state of Biafra, were both executed by northern Heads of State who presided over the affairs of a united Nigeria at the time.

The first was General Yakubu Gowon and the second was General Sani Abacha. The same set of northerner leaders conspired with others and jailed Chief Obafemi Awolowo and President Olusegun Obasanjo on false and trumped-up charges simply because they resisted their hidden agenda and exposed their excesses. This ought to be food for thought for every southerner and Middle Belter worth his salt, especially those who make a habit of sitting at the feet of our collective oppressors and worshipping them.

We must learn from history and we must not repeat its mistakes. If, God forbid, there is another civil war in this country people like Kaita and those that he represents will be confronted with a very different adversary when compared to the one that they faced before and they will rue the day that they ever threatened or sought to impose their will on the rest of us. If, God-forbid, it were to ever happen again, this time around, the south, the northern minorities and the Middle Belt would be united in their resolve and the core Muslim north would be driven into the desert and into the waiting arms of the Republic of Niger and Chad. Someone should make this point to the Lawal Kaitas of this world and all the other arch-conservatives and hegemonists who are still living in an inglorious past.

The word today is that either we restructure Nigeria or we break her. Simple as that. This is a battle between a child of perdition and a child of promise. It is a struggle between the sons of Kings and the sons of slaves. It is a struggle between the forces of light and the forces of darkness.  We cannot run from it and we cannot shun it. We must stand up and fight it with all that we have got. We must secure our liberation and we must ensure that our children and our childrens children have something to look forward to and something to live for. To the faithful I have only the following left to say: the battle belongs to the Lord and our victory is assured.


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Thousands of President Muhammadu Buhari supporters on Saturday temporarily blocked the highway along the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja (NAIA) singing and dancing to welcome President Buhari from London.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that security personnel deployed to ensure smooth traffic flows along the highway abandoned their duty posts as they could not control the crowds, shouting “Sai Baba Buhari’’.

Some of the People were also heard casting and shouting unprintable words against Charles Oputa, otherwise known as Charly Boy, who led a protest movement calling on President Buhari to return home or resign.

Another set of Buhari supporters also stormed the Supreme Court’s gate of the Presidential Villa, begging the security personnel on duty to allow them enter the main premises of the Villa to welcome the President.

NAN reports that President Buhari, who returned to Abuja on Saturday without his wife, Aisha, was received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by the acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, six state governors, ministers and some presidential aides.

President Muhammadu Buhari being welcomed back by a large crowd along the Airport road PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE/STATE HOUSE. AUG 19 2017

NAN reliably learnt that Aisha Buhari, who was with her husband in London during his medical vacation, would soon be returning to Nigeria.

Among those at the airport to welcome the president included members of the National Assembly, service chiefs, Inspector-General of Police Ibrahim Idris, Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari as well as other presidential aides.

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The President took a salute from the Presidential Guards Brigade while cultural groups also sang and danced to welcome him back home.

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In a 6-to-3 decision, the justices preserved the state markets that rely on federal tax credits.

The majority wrote: "Congress passed the Affordable Care Act to improve health insurance markets, not to destroy them. If at all possible, we must interpret the Act in a way that is consistent with the former, and avoids the latter. Section 36B can fairly be read consistent with what we see as Congress’s plan, and that is the reading we adopt."

Justice Antonin Scalia, who penned the dissent, wrote: "The Court holds that when the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act says “Exchange established by the State” it means “Exchange established by the State or the Federal Government.” That is of course quite absurd, and the Court’s 21 pages of explanation make it no less so."

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Tyson Foods Inc. today announced the appointment of Justin Whitmore to the newly-created role of chief sustainability officer. This follows Tyson’s recent introduction of a new purpose and strategy that place sustainability at the center of the company’s future plans.

The appointment is effective May 1. Whitmore, who was most recently a consultant at McKinsey & Co., will be part of the company’s enterprise leadership team, reporting directly to President and CEO Tom Hayes.

As chief sustainability officer, Whitmore will provide leadership and direction that helps the company achieve its strategic intent of sustainably feeding the world with the fastest growing portfolio of protein packed brands. He will work to implement solutions that drive industry-leading impact on all dimensions of sustainability. Under Whitmore’s leadership the company will strive to innovate and simultaneously deliver healthier food, healthier animals, a healthier environment and a healthier workplace.

Instituting a disciplined approach to productivity and financial fitness will also be a key element of Whitmore’s sustainability agenda. He will collaborate across the organization in an effort to create efficiency and savings that can be reinvested in the business to fuel growth. Whitmore’s experience consulting on strategy, operations and sustainability for food processing, consumer packaged goods and foodservice companies is expected to serve him well in his new role. At McKinsey, he developed innovative solutions to address sustainability issues while considering operational complexity, consumer demand, market share growth and financial discipline.

“I am pleased to welcome Justin to the Tyson Foods family,” says Hayes. “We created this new role as part of our commitment to invest in our future through sustainability initiatives while funding them in the present through a best-in-class approach to continuous improvement.

“Justin brings considerable operations experience to Tyson as well as an approach that breaks down barriers and unlocks the potential of teams,” he says. “We believe he will not only drive change at Tyson, but across our industry as he partners with the many important stakeholders in our supply chain and food system.”

“I’m honored by Tyson Foods’ confidence in me to serve as its first chief sustainability officer,” Whitmore says. “This is a company I know and respect. I’m excited to contribute to its strong legacy of leadership as we take on the challenge of global food sustainability. I look forward to working closely with Tom and the entire Tyson team to continue to innovate and live out our purpose.”

Prior to joining Tyson, Whitmore was a consultant at McKinsey & Co., where he launched the firm’s complexity management service line, led the McKinsey Black Network efforts in the Midwest region, and advised leading companies on strategy, operations and sustainability.

Whitmore has held several consulting and executive positions at Strategy& (formerly Booz & Co.) and Johnson Controls. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Alabama-Birmingham and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame. He serves on the corporate advisory board at Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business and is a Six Sigma Black Belt.

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In a nearly unprecedented about face, U.S. federal health officials admit Americans are getting too much fluoride. It's causing spots on children's teeth (dental fluorosis) and could be resulting in other, more serious problems.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced plans to lower the recommended level of fluoride in drinking water for the first time in nearly 50 years. The change in policy is based on a fresh review of the science.

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"The announcement is likely to renew the battle over fluoridation ... The Environmental Protection Agency released two new reviews of research on fluoride Friday. One of the studies found that prolonged, high intake of fluoride can increase the risk of brittle bones, fractures and crippling bone abnormalities."

For further information about the dangers of fluoride, you can watch the video above about a farmer who sued an industrial company that injured and killed his cows with fluoride emissions. You can see how the animals' teeth were destroyed in the most painful of ways.

In related news, the U.S. EPA has proposed to grant the petition of three environmental groups, and end the use of the insecticide sulfuryl fluoride.

The decision cited concerns about children's health and noted their current overexposure to fluoride through tap water.

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Things are definitely getting interesting now as fluoride is suddenly getting some well-deserved attention. For 50 years, US government and health agencies have refused to engage in a dialogue about fluoride, let alone reevaluate its position on the purported health benefits of fluoride.

So the fact that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has announced plans to lower the recommended level of fluoride in drinking water by nearly 50 percent in some areas of the country is no small victory.

The new recommended level of fluoride in drinking water will be reduced to 0.7 mg/L, from a previously recommended range of between 0.7 to 1.2 mg/L. For many communities around the US, this new level means a significant reduction in exposure to this hazardous neurotoxin.

But this good news needs to be tempered with the fact that 0.7 mg/L (or 0.7 parts-per million) is still too high. According to the Fluoride Action Network:

The DHHS is making this recommendation on the basis that the levels of dental fluorosis is skyrocketing, a clear sign of fluoride overexposure. A recent government report estimated that 41 percent of adolescents aged 12-15 have dental fluorosis (Beltrán-Aguilar et al.). While this is serious enough, the government has not investigated if these adolescents have suffered any other effects from overexposure to fluoride, nor have they factored in any of the other serious effects associated with fluoride over-exposure.

For example, an infant who receives formula reconstituted with fluoridated tap water at this new level (0.7 ppm), will receive approximately 175 times more fluoride than a breast-fed infant. Formula-fed infants are not being protected with this proposed new level and CDC, EPA and ADA must clearly inform parents, caregivers, and health providers that infant formula should only be reconstituted with non-fluoridated water.

The public will have an opportunity to submit their own comments to the DHHS. Public comments on the proposal to lower fluoride in drinking water to 0.7 ppm are due on February 14.

You can easily submit your comments by using the Fluoride Action Network's online comment form. I urge you to take a moment and do so right now!

Submitting your comments is extremely important and can make a big difference. For example, when the USDA solicited comments on the first draft of organic standards they received a quarter of a million replies because it was so bad. They were stunned by the response, saying it was the largest ever received by any government agency, and as a result, they made modifications to create acceptable standards. We're hoping to do the same with fluoridation.

But the good news doesn't end there.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is also initiating a review of the maximum amount of fluoride allowed. Depending on their findings, the maximum amount of fluoride allowed may also be revised. I'm actually quite hopeful that this issue will not just disappear this time around!

"Fluoridegate" Expected

According to a recent press release by Daniel Stockin of The Lillie Center, Inc. "Fluoridegate" is fast approaching as it's becoming clear that dental fluorosis is "just the tip of the iceberg." The press release states:

"A series of disclosures are surfacing about the actions of water fluoridation promoters that point to a likely tsunami of Fluoridegate investigations, hearings, and explosive courtroom entanglements.

Tennessee state legislator Frank Niceley states, "There is a real Fluoridegate scandal here. Citizens haven't been told about harm from fluorides, and this needs to be investigated by the authorities and the media."

Washington D.C. toxic tort attorney Chris Nidel says, "I think when we look back we'll ask why Fluoridegate didn't surface earlier. There are serious concerns about possible conflict of interest and heavy editing of information being fed to the public about fluoride risks and impacts."

In a way these statements are ironic, since I and many others have been warning people about the countless and obvious dangers of fluoride, year in and year out, for decades! But it's gratifying to finally see this issue get some real traction.

First it is Ridiculed, then Violently Opposed, Then...

When I was on Dr. Oz earlier this month, he asked me why I was so controversial, and I told him I operate in a different model than conventional medicine and then I shared Arthur Schopenhauer's observation on the shifting of human views on truth:

  1. First, it is ridiculed.
  2. Second, it is violently opposed.
  3. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident

I then discussed the major victories discussed in this report, but unfortunately, it was edited out of the program that eventually aired.

I believe we're now finally beginning the final stage of this shift, and it's just a matter of time before the dangers of water fluoridation will become "self-evident." Meanwhile, the truth has always been that fluoride is biologically active in the human body and plays havoc with enzymes. We have known for decades that fluoride crosses the placenta and we now know it enters the fetal brain. More than a hundred published animal studies reported on fluoride's harm to the brain and in the last 10 years there have been 24 published studies associating fluoride exposure to a lowering of IQ in children.

On April 12, 2010, Time Magazine included fluoride in its "Top Ten Common Household Toxins" and described fluoride as "Neurotoxic and potentially tumorigenic if swallowed".

EPA Bans Fluoride Fumigant

Another sign of shifting awareness is the EPA's decision to also end the use of the food fumigant sulfuryl fluoride. Their decision was based on the position of three environmental groups that "children's aggregate exposure to fluoride is unsafe, and that additional exposure through pesticide residues is unlawful." Fluoride Action Network had objected to the use of sulfuryl fluoride as a food fumigant (trade name ProFume) for nine years. During this time they were joined by Beyond Pesticides and the Environmental Working Group. It was the threat of a lawsuit from these groups that forced the Department of Health and Human Services to announce their proposal to lower the level of fluoride in drinking water three days prior to the sulfuryl fluoride decision.

While this is another great victory and the second major federal action in recent days to address the safety of fluoride for children, a political battle is brewing over EPA's decision. (See the response from the Fluoride Action Network.) Dow AgroSciences, who makes the food fumigant, has indicated it will fight EPA's decision.

Disturbing Results of Two Recent Studies on Fluoride Fuel the Debate

The revised recommendations by the Department of Health and Human Services and the new review initiated by the EPA came on the heels of several highly damning studies. Two of the most shocking included one showing fluoride's detrimental impact on children's IQ, and another raising serious questions about fluoride's ability to protect against cavities when applied topically.

Water Fluoridation Lowers IQ

In December 2010, a study reporting an association with exposure to fluoride and lowered IQ in children was pre-published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials.

According to the authors, "our study suggested that low levels of fluoride exposure in drinking water had negative effects on children's intelligence and dental health and confirmed the dose–response relationships between urine fluoride and IQ scores as well as dental fluorosis." This study indicates a 5 point lowering in IQ as the fluoride level in drinking water went from about 0.3 ppm to 3.0 ppm.

Amazingly, as Dr. Connett states, there are no less than 23 more studies from four different countries indicating that even moderate exposure to fluoride lowers IQ in children.

Fluoride Might Actually Be Useless When Applied Topically...

In addition to having compelling evidence of fluoride's detrimental impact on IQ, another study adds to the drama by raising questions about the usefulness of fluoride in topical applications as well.

The reason why water fluoridation takes place at all is because it's been hailed as a preventive health measure against cavities. The idea that fluoride is beneficial for dental health has spawned an entire industry of fluoridated oral hygiene products, from toothpastes to mouthwashes and professionally applied fluoride treatments.

Has it all been a big waste of time and money?

According to the findings of a groundbreaking study published in the journal Langmuir, the benefits of topical application of fluoride are highly questionable. The study discovered that the fluorapatite layer formed on your teeth when you apply fluoride is a mere six nanometers thick. To put that into perspective, you need 10,000 of these layers to get the width of a strand of your hair!

Scientists now question whether this beyond-thin layer can actually protect your enamel and provide any discernible benefit, considering the fact that simple chewing will quickly eliminate it.

Other Recent Studies Confirm: Fluoride Does More Harm than Good

If topical application turns out to be of little or no benefit, then the case against water fluoridation—the ingestion of fluoride—becomes even stronger than ever before. And it was already quite strong!

For example, as this recent study done on children in India shows, fluoride is anything but a cavity fighter. It's is in fact a cumulative poison that leads to an increased risk of cavities and can cause a wide range of health problems, including bone deformities, blindness, weakening of your immune system and accelerated aging due to cellular damage.

A second study confirming that fluoride is actually bad for teeth was published in October of last year in the Journal of the American Dental Association. That study concluded that fluoride intake during a child's first few years of life is significantly associated with fluorosis, and warned against using fluoridated water in infant formula. In response, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated the information on their website, stating:

"Recent evidence suggests that mixing powdered or liquid infant formula concentrate with fluoridated water on a regular basis may increase the chance of a child developing ... enamel fluorosis."

"In children younger than 8 years of age, combined fluoride exposure from all sources—water, food, toothpaste, mouth rinse, or other products—contributes to enamel fluorosis."

So, at this point, four agencies—the CDC, ADA, DHHS, and the EPA—have all conceded that fluoride is not as beneficial as previously believed, and fluoride poses health risks—at least to certain vulnerable segments of the population.

It's a good start, but there's enough damning evidence against fluoride to ban its use entirely, once and for all. And hopefully "Fluoridegate" will sufficiently open up the channels for all of that evidence to see the light of day. There is in fact overwhelming evidence indicating that fluoride is a potent, toxic drug—which is administered without prescription to anyone and everyone with fluoridated community water—that can cause a wide array of severe health problems once ingested.

Fluoride-Induced Health Problems

It's important to realize that fluoride is an accumulative toxin, which, over time, can lead to far more serious health concerns than dental fluorosis (spotting on your teeth). Studies have shown that fluoride toxicity can lead to:

Dangers of fluoride Dr. Mercola

How You Can Help End Water Fluoridation in Canada and the United States

Folks, these are great victories, but this is not a time to rest. The DHHS has lowered the recommended fluoride level in tap water to 0.7 ppm, but this is STILL far too high!

An infant who drinks formula reconstituted with fluoridated tap water at this new level still gets 175 times more fluoride than a breast-fed infant. DHHS is still ignoring the adverse effects of fluoride in drinking water aside from dental fluorosis, including the fact, shown by more than 100 studies, that fluoride damages animal brains and is associated with lowered IQ in children.

Earlier this year I joined forces with Dr. Paul Connett to publicize his game plan to END water fluoridation in Canada and the United States.

Trained as a chemist specializing in environmental chemistry, Dr. Connett is known throughout the world as a leader in the movement opposing water fluoridation because of his knowledge base. His organization, the Fluoride Action Network, contains a wealth of information on this topic.

Our fluoride initiative will primarily focus on Canada, because 60 percent of Canada is already non-fluoridated. If we can get the rest of Canada to stop fluoridating their water, we believe the U.S. will be forced to follow.

Contact Information for Canadian Communities:

  1. If you live in Ontario, Canada, please join the ongoing effort by contacting Diane Sprules at
  2. The point-of-contact for Toronto, Canada is Aliss Terpstra. You may email her at

Contact Information for American Communities:

We're also going to address three US communities: Austin, San Diego and New York City:

  1. Austin, Texas. Join the effort by contacting Rae Nadler-Olenick at either: or, or by regular mail or telephone:

    POB 7486
    Austin, Texas 78713
    Phone: (512) 371-3786

  2. San Diego, California. Contact Patty Ducey-Brooks, publisher of the Presidio Sentinel at .

With the recent victory in Calgary New York City is the new big emphasis. If we are successful here it could have dramatic impact on the rest of the United States effort to eliminate fluoride from tap water. If you live in the New York area I beg you to participate in this effort as your contribution could have a MAJOR difference. Remember that one person can make a difference.

New York City, New York. NYC council member Peter Vallone, Jr. introduced legislation on January 18 "prohibiting the addition of fluoride to the water supply." It's now in the council's Committee on Health for consideration. The ensuing debate alone could have major significance for our efforts in the US, considering that NYC is the nation's largest city.

Therefore, New York City is now also on our list of targeted cities in North America. The point person for this area is Carol Kopf, at the New York Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation (NYSCOF). Email her at . Please contact her if you're interested in helping with this effort.

We've got a couple of recent victories beneath our belt now, but remember, we're not done!

So please, get informed and stay involved!

Source: Dr. Mercola
Dr. Mercola is the founder of the world’s most visited natural health web site, You can learn the hazardous side effects of OTC Remedies by getting a FREE copy of his latest special report The Dangers of Over the Counter Remedies by going to his Report Page.

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The Dangers of Fluoride: Professor Paul Connett, Your Toxic Tap Water

The Fluoride Deception, a Video Interview

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Wells is a coverage/special teams linebacker that trades size (6’1″, 220 pounds) for speed. He ran a sub 4.5 forty-yard dash at his pro day. With his speed he could be used a “money” safety in sub situations. Wells excels when he is used in space.

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    I really like this because he looks like a hybrid player and fits the system.

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    So actually the guy is blind in one eye, how the hell is he going to cover? I guess he’s going to be nothing more than a ST player

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      That’s why the Cowboys didn’t draft him.

      They prefer to draft coverage guys who are blind in both eyes.

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      Legally blind, he can still see a bit out of that right eye. Doesn’t hamper his play.

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    Others, like myself, may be wondering why Ifo Ekpre-Olomu is still on board? Mike Mayock fron NFL.com just said that his knee injury didn’t consist simply of an ACL tear and was much worse than CB Aaron Colvin’c from last year … and there are some doubts if he’d ever play again.
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    Actually, like this pick. Nickle LB, who plays ST and maybe some SS snaps down the line.

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    So in other words, this linebacker is faster than our secound round safety? ahhaha

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