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Making waves in the digital realm today, superstar comic creator Jonathan Hickman (Fantastic Four, The Red Wing) announced the digital release of not only his new creator-owned Image Comics series The Manhattan Projects, but also the release of an exclusive digital collection of all his previously published creator-owned work through Image Comics. This digital exclusive collection, Test Pattern, is available only on the Comics by comiXology platform including iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire and the Web. Test Pattern, a five-volume omnibus, collects Hickman’s entire creator-owned Image Comics back catalog, including The Nightly News, Pax Romana, Transhuman, A Red Mass for Mars, and The Red Wing into one digital edition that both long-time fans and new readers alike can enjoy.
The move toward releasing the entire back catalog of Hickman’s impressive creator-owned career and the digital exclusive collection available only through comiXology is also accompanied by the release of a FREE Test Pattern sample edition showcasing the first issues of each original Hickman series. The free Test Pattern sampler serves as a great starting point for new readers interested in Hickman’s work.

“As an innovator in the world of digital comics, comiXology is the logical place to release the entire back catalog of my creator-owned work along with my latest work, The Manhattan Projects. Digital is here to stay, and I look forward to finding a whole new audience with these projects and with comiXology,” says Hickman.

“The Test Pattern collection is an amazing way to introduce fans to Jonathan’s recent back catalog all in one shot,” says comiXology CEO and Co-founder David Steinberger. “Getting creator owned comics into the hands of new readers is a top priority for us and as a long-time fan of Jonathan’s work myself, I couldn’t be happier!”

“From the moment I opened the package containing Jonathan’s pitch for The Nightly News, I knew he was a creative force to be reckoned with. The work he’s done for us since then has only reinforced my high opinion of his many talents, and it’s nothing short of an honor to associated with a creator of his caliber,” said Image Comics Publisher Eric Stephenson. “We’re proud to partner with Jonathan and comiXology in bringing his entire catalog of creator owned work to digital comic fans everywhere.”

The Manhattan Projects is Hickman’s new creator-owned series from Image Comics that asks the question: “What if the R&D department created to produce the first atomic bomb was a front for more unusual programs?” Â Teaming with Jonathan Hickman on The Manhattan Projects is artist Nick Pitarra (Astonishing Tales, The Red Wing) the duo unites once more following the success last year’s Image Comics smash hit The Red Wing. The Manhattan Projects will debut as Jonathan Hickman’s first creator-owned, same day as print digital release. Debuting today, The Manhattan Projects #1, the five-volume Test Pattern collection, and five-issue free sampler are available for download on the Comics by comiXology platform, the Image Comics App, and the Image Comics digital webstore. The Test Pattern five-volume collection and sampler is exclusive to the Comics by ComiXology platform and can also be found on the Image Comics App, powered by comiXology.

About comiXology

Founded in 2007 with the mission of bringing comics to people everywhere, comiXology in just five short years has revolutionized the comic book and graphic novel world.Â  From creating the industry leading platform for digital comics to tools and services for brick and mortar retailers, comiXology has lead the charge in exposing new audiences to the rich history and culture of comic books. With the development of the Comics by comiXology digital comics platform available across iPhone,iPad, Android, Kindle Fire and the Web comiXology provides the easiest way worldwide for people to enjoy comics at just the click of a button! Regularly ranking as the top grossing iPad app in the entire iTunes App Store, Comics by comiXology was recently selected as a preloaded app on Amazon’s Kindle Fire. Providing digital comics across multiple platforms, comiXology will not stop until everyone on the face of the earth has been turned into a comic book fan.

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Jim Zubkavich, writer of Skullkickers, sent out a couple of teasers this week for Makeshift Miracle, a fantasy comic that was serialized online from 2001-2003.

“The Makeshift Miracle was a graphic novel serialized online from September 2001 through to March 2003. This month is the 10th anniversary of the first chapter and we’ve got big plans for celebrating that milestone,” Zubkavich posted on the book’s site. UDON published it in book form in 2006, and now a new webcomic will launch next week with art by by Shun Hong Chan.

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This Comic Is Good – Street Angel

Yes, I already recommended Street Angel here, but that was per reader request, and anyhow, what I am recommending today is the Street Angel trade paperback, which is a whole other animal.

The Street Angel trade paperback (released this Wednesday) collects the first five issues of Jim Rugg and Brian Muruca’s Slave Labor Graphics series (Rugg drew the book, while both men wrote the book), along with a good deal of extras.

I will first give a quick breakdown of the first five issues, and then tell you about all the cool extras in the book.

Before that, a quick description of Jesse Sanchez (Street Angel). According to the creators, she’s a “daughter of justice who fights evil, nepotism, ninjas, and hunger.” Essentially, she is a homeless orphan living in the world’s worst ghetto who uses her skateboarding skills and martial artistry to kick bad guy behind.

#1 is an action-packed romp as Jesse must save the Mayor’s daughter from the evil Dr. Pangea and his band of ninjas. Even early on, all the trademark humor and inventive storytelling is on display (for example, at the bottom of one page, Jesse is surrounded by ninjas – at the top of the next page, all of the ninjas are unconscious and we are told that she beat them all up in the time it took for us to turn the page. THAT is the type of humor you’ll find in Street Angel).

#2 is probably the broadest humor issue, where CosMick, the first Irish astronaut crashes into the ghetto at the same time that Cortez and a group of Spanish conquistodors are transported to the future via the Incan sun god, Inti. A LOT of hilarious exchanges, in particular the Spanish conquistodor who posits that maybe they AREN’T from the past, but from a distant future where the cycle of history has repeated itself…said theory is shot down quickly (and humorously).

#3 is a fight of Biblical proportions, as Jesse finds herself facing a Satanic demon that even she can’t handle – so she needs an assist from G-O-D…and his son, JC.

#4 is an amazing issue, as it plays the “homeless orphan” routine COMPLETELY straight, which is a huge slap in the face after the previous farcical issues. Very strong, personal, poignant issue (imagine being seen dumpster rummaging by someone who knows you from school? HARSH!). I am talking “Skyscrapers of the Midwest” level awkwardness (and if you know Skyscrapers at all, you know that is some heavy-duty awkwardness).

#5 is back to fun stuff, as Jesse teams up with an old 70s blaxploitation superhero, Afrodisiac. The retro art by Rugg is well handled (this is also the character they do for Project Superior). In addition, a theme throughout the series is that Jesse is just a standard girl in many regards, except for her fighting and skateboarding skills. This issue, for instance, really highlights her naivatee in a funny, but endearing manner.

The extras are as follows:

-A funny introduction by Evan Dorkin.

-All the covers and back covers…including, as the introduction to each chapter, the drawing that was used in the inside front cover of each issue (a very amusing series where Jesse and a Squid grapple in different arenas each issue…chess, stockcar racing, wrestling…sadly, the Ninja tips that appeared on the BACK cover of each issue are not reprinted here).

-A quick two-page story where we see how, amongst fighting ninjas, it is the little things that matter.

-A parody of the old Hostess superhero ads. It manages to be funny AND stay true to the feel of the book.

-A new TWELVE page story where basically, Jesse re-enacts the plot of the Crossing, only in reverse. Remember how they brought the young Iron Man to the present to stop the present Iron Man from helping a super villain take over the world? Well, this is similar…just reversed. There is also a great line from Bald Eagle (the skateboard riding torso with only one arm who is Jesse’s sidekick) where he wants her to try throwing him, even though the first time they tried it, he broke an arm.

-Jim Rugg’s sketchbook

-And finally, more pin-ups than you can shake a stick at! Why you would WANT to shake a stick at a bunch of pin-ups is beyond me…but even if you WANTED to, you couldn’t! Because there are too many!

Jeffrey Brown!

Dean Haspiel!

Jesse Farrell!

Jim Mahfood!

Brian Ralph!

Bryan Lee O’Malley!

Scott Morse!

And MANY more!

Okay…Richard Hahn, Mike Hawthorne, Paul Hornshemeier, Dave Kiersh, Pat Lewis, Jasen Lex, Andy Macdonald, Ted May, Scott Mills, Lark Pien, Ed Piskor, Zack Soto, Lauren Weinstein, and Dan Zettwoch…so fourteen more.

But that’s still a lot of freaking pin-ups!!!

It is all wrapped up by this awesome looking wraparound cover…

And it all can be yours for fifteen bucks.

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Grand juries are a prosecutor's best friend. Prosecutors in Illinois have the option to present initial evidence against a person through either a preliminary hearing or before a grand jury. Naturally, the specifics of the case and the desired outcomes determine this decision. In a preliminary hearing, both prosecutors and defense attorneys present their case, and a judge determines the probable cause. In a grand jury hearing, no judge and no defense attorney are present. The prosecutor presents the evidence directly to the members of the grand jury. Grand juries are a good option if we want to avoid cross-examination, a jaded judge, or an open hearing. For instance, a grand jury might be sought in a case where the victim is very old or young and therefore particularly vulnerable. It might be traumatic for the victim to testify, or we might have concerns that the victim could inadvertently weaken the case by testifying. If we have a heater case, with a lot of press scrutiny, we would likely ask for a grand jury. It ensures us better odds of a trial in a case we need to win, and we can take advantage of the closed hearing and prevent a media circus. But there are times when we would definitely seek a preliminary hearing. One example is if we need to prosecute, but the evidence is weak and we'd like to see the case dropped. That way, the accused's defense attorney will be able to attack the limited evidence and the case will likely be kicked. If the crime is a specialized crime, with its own division in the SA's office, an ASA from that specialized division will present the case to the grand jury. Murder, arson, financial crimes, organized crime, narcotics, sex crimes – each of these crimes has its own division within the SA's office. Other common crimes which do not have a specific division within the SA's office would be presented to the grand jury by one of the ASAs of the three-person Grand Jury Unit. These ASAs handle the grand juries for cases of robbery, burglary, theft, aggravated battery, and the like. Of course, in the case of a special prosecution such as the one to which I am currently assigned, the SA's office removes itself entirely, and the special prosecutor – in this case, Wendy Scott-Carr – presents the evidence to the grand jury. When Peter named Wendy as his special prosecutor, he was trying to be scrupulously clean. As a result, however, in the matter of the investigation into my old firm and its partners, my power as Deputy State's Attorney is limited. I don't like the view from the sidelines much, and I've tried, unsuccessfully, to keep the investigation on track and not a targeted witch-hunt. I've had my differences with my old boss, but I've always respected him as a canny, aggressive lawyer. But I fear a special prosecutor and grand jury may prove too much for even Will Gardner to overcome...


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4. And I will appoint children to be their princes 5656     And I will give children to be their princes. — Eng. Ver. That the vengeance of God may be more manifest, he now describes how sad and wretched will be the change, when competent and faithful rulers shall be taken from among them and God shall put cowardly and worthless persons in their room. By children are meant not only those who are so by age, but also by mind and conduct, such as delicate and effeminate persons, who are destitute of courage and cannot wield the sword entrusted to them. He does not here carry out the contrast, clause by clause; for he thought it enough to point out one way in which a commonwealth is speedily ruined; that is, when its rulers are weak and foolish men like children, who have no gravity or wisdom. But it must be laid down as a principle, that no man is qualified for governing a commonwealth unless he have been appointed to it by God, and be endued with uncommon excellence. Plato, too, understood this matter well: for though, being a heathen, he had no true knowledge of this kind, yet his quick sagacity enabled him to perceive that no man is fit and qualified for public government which has not been prepared for it by God in an extraordinary measure; for public government proceeds from God alone, and in like manner every part of it must be upheld by him. Besides, they whom the Lord does not govern have nothing left for them but to be children, or rather to be twice children, that is, destitute of all skill and of all wisdom.

Now the Lord executes this vengeance in two ways; because it frequently happens, that when we appear to have those who are grave and skillful in business, no sooner do they come to action than they stumble like blind men, and have no more wisdom than children; for the Lord deprives them of that remarkable ability which they had formerly received from him, and stuns them, as if he had struck them with a thunderbolt. But sometimes the Lord proceeds more gently, and gradually removes men of extraordinary ability, who were fit for ruling, and commits the reins of government to those who were unable to govern a family, or even a single child liken these things happen, it is very certain that destruction is not far off.

Besides, it deserves our notice, as I lately mentioned, that a well-regulated commonwealth is a singular gift of God, when the various orders of judges and senators, soldiers, captains, artificers, and teachers, aid each other by mutual intercourse, and join in promoting the general safety of the whole people. For when the Prophet threatens, and pronounces it to be a very severe punishment, that these things shall be taken away, he plainly shows that those eminent and uncommon gifts of God are necessary for the safety of nations. Accordingly, he here commends the office of magistrates, and captains, and soldiers, and likewise the office of teachers. This deserves our notice in opposition to fanatics, who endeavor to banish from the world the power of using the sword, together with all civil government and order. But the Prophet declares that these things are not taken away or removed unless when God is angry. It follows, therefore, that they who oppose, and, as far as lies in their power, set aside or destroy such benefits, are wicked men and enemies of the public safety.

He likewise commends instruction, without which a commonwealth cannot stand; for, as Solomon says,

where prophecy is not, the nation must be ruined. (Proverbs 29:18.)

At the same time, he commends the mechanical arts, agriculture, manual occupations of every description, architecture, and such like, which we cannot dispense with; for all artisans of every kind, who contribute what is useful to men, are the servants of God, and have the same end in view with those who were formerly mentioned, namely, the preservation of mankind

The same thing must be said about war; for, although lawful, war ought to be nothing else than an attempt to obtain peace; yet sometimes an engagement is unavoidable, that they who have the power of the sword may use it, and defend themselves and their followers by arms. War, therefore, is not in itself to be condemned; for it is the means of preserving the commonwealth. But neither must eloquence be despised; for it is often needed, both in public and in private life, that something may be clearly and fully explained and demonstrated to be true. This is also reckoned among the gifts and important blessings of God, when a state abounds in wise and eloquent men,

who can contend with the adversaries in the gate.
(Psalm 127:5.)

This passage may be thus summed up, “When God takes away those gifts, and alters the condition of a people, in whatever way this takes place, either by changing the form of government, or by taking away the rulers, the anger of God ought to be acknowledged;” for, as Hosea says,

He Taketh Away Kings In His Wrath,
And Appointeth Them In His Indignation. (Hosea 13:11.)

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The SPH-P9000 is the true convergence device capable of voice and multimedia data communications through Mobile WiMAX technology.

The SPH-P9000 is a PDA-based device utilizing Mobile WiMAX and CDMA EV-DO connectivity. Users will have wireless access to the Internet utilizing Mobile WiMAX connectivity. Simultaneously, the CDMA EV-DO technology provides mobile phone connection for voice communication. With Microsoft Windows XP as the operating system, users will find the contents and applications familiar and easy to use for work and play.

The SPH-P9000 comes with a QWERTY keyboard for painless typing and internet surfing, while the MP3 player function, VOD, and camera function provide a quick access to multimedia entertainment. The five inch WVGA screen is prepared for movie and document viewing, while the 30GB hard drive stores music, movies, and documents. All of these unique features are combined into one device that weighs in at a little over one pound.

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The DJM-900nexus offers a multitude of new features that includes a variety of onboard effects, increased sound quality, and direct PC connection to enable any DJ to perform to their utmost potential.

The DJM-900nexus follows Pioneer?s traditional control layout enabling an easy transition to the mixer. As with other Pioneer mixers, the DJM-900nexus features a variety of sound effects. Three new Sound Color FX, two Beat Effects and an X-Pad control were added to the mixer.

- Sound Color FX - The DJM-900nexus includes Space, Dub Echo and Gate/Comp in addition to Filter, Crush and Noise for its Sound Color FX. At any time with a simple twist of the knobs, DJs can quickly add their choice of audio effects.

- Beat Effect - A total of 13 effects, including two new ones called Spiral and Melodic, can be added by the user at any time. Access to the beat effects is accomplished through a selectable knob located on the right side of the mixer.

- X-Pad - A touch screen control bar that enables quick access, control, and manipulation of the thirteen built-in beat effects. With a touch and/or slide of the X-Pad control, the user can change the parameters of each effect.

The mixer also utilizes high quality components that ensure the best possible audio output when connected to other components.

- Built-in 24bit/96kHz High Performance USB Soundcard ? Pioneer developed an onboard USB soundcard that can simultaneously handle input and output audio signals from up to four stereo sources through a single USB port. The soundcard supports 24-bit/96kHz high resolution signal processing, and can input and output all audio signals with no degradation of sound quality. Once connected to a PC or Mac, the settings utility tool can be used to customize the mixer's output signal path to suit various purposes, such as DJ play, song recording or production. Furthermore, smooth transfers between DJs are possible with the available USB port on the top surface of the mixer.

- Sound quality design - The DJM-900nexus is equipped with the same audio input and output circuits as Pioneer's flagship DJM-2000 to achieve the most accurate audio reproduction from connected sources. The 32-bit digital to analog converter supports all outputs of the mixer, including the master audio outputs, booth outputs as well as headphones. Additionally, the built-in high performance 32-bit digital signal processor (DSP) suppresses any digital and analog circuit noise by way of high quality balanced hybrid operation amps and full balanced output circuits.

With more DJs continuing to use their personal computers as part of their rig, the new DJM-900nexus is ready for a direct connection to a laptop PC or Mac.

- PRO DJ LINK - Via an Ethernet (LAN) cable, the mixer can link to the latest Pioneer PRO DJ LINK compatible CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900 players (with firmware version 4.00 or later) or a personal computer running Pioneer?s rekordbox software, giving users fast access to a song?s beats per minute (BPM) and beat location information, resulting in a precise beat matching capability. Furthermore, the built-in quantize mode compensates for Beat Effect operation timing errors automatically, so effects are matched perfectly.

- TRAKTOR Functionality - Using a USB connection with a PC or Mac, the four decks (players) inside TRAKTOR can be connected simultaneously with the mixer, enabling enhanced flexibility with the software. In addition, the mixer is also TRAKTOR SCRATCH certified for TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO/DUO 2 allowing scratch control functionality when using a time code disc.

- Time Code Output - Through its USB port, the mixer can output time code disc signals for DVS (Digital Vinyl System) software when used with a Pioneer CDJ player or analog record player. DJ play using DVS software can be done without difficult and complicated connections.

The DJM-900nexus is equipped with additional features:

- High performance channel faders - The slide mechanism supports the fader knobs with two metal shafts for both longevity and smooth operability. Furthermore, the new mechanism's design minimizes the effects of moisture or dust particles on the mixer's performance capabilities.
- Integrated input selector - Enables users to simultaneously switch all channel inputs.
- Indicators - The DJM-900nexus is equipped with a "USB connection indicator" to display the status of soundcard and PC/Mac communications as well as a "USB audio input indicator" to display audio inputs from a PC/Mac.
- MIDI Signal Output - The DJM-900nexus features the industry's first musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) signal output (for a mixer) that changes at beat-by-beat intervals. The mixer also includes a "MIDI LFO function" to control external devices such as effecters.
- Assignable MIDI Functionality - Nearly all knobs and buttons operation information can be assigned to control other devices. The mixer can also be used as a MIDI controller.
- Switching 3-Band EQ/Isolator - Each channel of the mixer is equipped with a switchable 3-band EQ (+6dB to -26dB) and 3-band Isolator (+6dB to -∞dB).
- P-LOCK Fader Cap - Keeps the fader channel and crossfader knobs (caps) locked preventing them from physically slipping off during heavy use.
- Auto Standby - Automatically senses the presence of active operation and input signals and switches to standby mode when inputs are not detected for a long period of time.

The DJM-900nexus will be available in March with a suggested retail price of $2,399.
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The Corsair Flash Voyager family of USB drives is rugged, stylish, compact, and reliable, making them ideal for transporting MP3s, digital images, presentations and more. Flash Voyager drives are fully Plug and Play with most operating systems and are backward compatible with USB 1.1. Their durable rubber casing is easy to grip and water resistant.

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Centaur North has helped advocate for some of California's most complex public policy issues.

Centaur North Strategies is a multidimensional communications, public and governmental affairs firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Our agency serves diverse clients including political candidates, initiative committees, public interest groups, public agencies, businesses and individuals. Centaur North, which was founded by Leo Briones in 1996, has helped its clients in both mainstream marketing and Spanish-language outreach.

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Centaur North has a wide swath of experience across California. The firm has provided services—and built coalitions—for clients in virtually every county in the state. Centaur North has successfully assisted in the passage of numerous statewide and local initiatives as well as electing candidates to Congress, the State Assembly, State Senate, and local county supervisor and city council districts.

Over the past few political cycles, Centaur North is proud to have provided general consulting and media services for several bell weather campaigns—each tough and well-fought victories. And, each rooted in efforts to reform local and state government.

  • Proposition 39. The initiative created a well-crafted and well-funded mechanism to convert the energy infrastructure of California's public schools from old and inefficient to new and sustainable.
  • District Attorney Jeff Rosen’s election victory marked the first time an incumbent D.A. was ousted in 50 years in Santa Clara County. Today, Mr. Rosen is leading efforts to reform CA's criminal justice system.
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  • Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia’s campaign was one of the great political upsets in recent California history. Garcia was outspent by a 9-1 margin, yet finished as the top Democrat and going on to win the General Election in a landslide. She is now in her second of six terms in Sacramento.
  • Created mentalhealthjustice.net. The innovative mental health advocacy project has helped organize, engage and mobilize an online community of more than six-thousand (and growing) active members and reached nearly 1/2 million individuals in less than three-months.
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Centaur North has also helped orchestrate the passage of several California statewide ballot initiatives and legislation including measures to:

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  • Establish Self-Reliance for California native tribes.
  • Establish the nation’s largest stem cell research effort.
  • Help California secure significant revenue for education, healthcare and public safety.
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Centaur North is a pioneer in establishing the “ Latino Bump” as California’s key swing vote. Centaur North was instrumental in working with then Senator Richard Polanco, then Chair of the California Caucus, to expand the Latino Caucus from six members to more than twenty. Centaur North also managed the campaigns that bumped voter turnout and established California as a Blue State in 1998—and staved off a Red State wave in 2010— through innovative bilingual direct mail and television programs to a statewide audience. Centaur also played a key role in the 2012 reelection of President Barrack Obama in the swing state of Nevada.

Our firm has also worked public agencies and non-profits, most notably the Metropolitan Water District, to conduct research and establish a framework for the marketing of water conservation programs to young people. Additionally, we have worked environmental organizations such as the Ocean Conservancy, the Resource Legacy Fund and Wildcoast to help establish Marine Protected Areas across California’s coastline and oceans.

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Leo Briones, President, Founder

Leo Briones is the President and managing director of Centaur North Strategic Communications. His firm, Centaur North has managed winning political and issue related campaigns, including California statewide initiatives, races for U.S. Congress, State Senate, and Assembly candidates, as well as a series of sustainability-related issues from the creation of strategic conservation educational plan for the Metropolitan Water District and the successful campaign to create Marine Protected Areas off the central coast of California.

Leo has an in-depth knowledge of the mechanics of California politics and the complex balance of Special Interests that power the engine of the Golden State's policymaking.

These skills include understanding the public affairs and communications needs that precede, accompany and follow legislative advocacy programs.

Leo is an avid hiker who has conquered the summit of Mt. Whitney twice. He’s also a published poet whose work has been featured in venues from Atlanta, Georgia to New York City to Los Angeles, CA. He is married and the joyful father of four children.

Lorena Fuentes, Vice President

Lorena Fuentes was born in Mexico City and raised in Tijuana, MX just across the border from San Diego. Ms. Fuentes has a unique understanding of ways to strategically communicate to audiences in both Spanish and English and with the subtle nuances of a communications specialist that was raised in a bicultural city. Ms. Fuentes manages all of Centaur bilingual media programs and is an expert in Spanish language media production.

Before joining Centaur North, Lorena was the Marketing Director at Cisco Brothers Furniture, where she was responsible for helping to create and maintain the unique Cisco Brothers' Brand. Those responsibilities included crafting a clean and concise look and narrative that adhered Cisco Brothers' sustainable values. She oversaw all marketing activities including ad creation and placement, copywriting and PR oversight, sales collateral, e-mail marketing, website content, company events and trade shows,   brand participation and strategic partnerships with like minded organizations and businesses.

Will Schlitz, Vice President

William Schlitz manages Centaur North's Dallas operations. He has more than 20 years experience in government relations, public relations, media and political campaigns. Since the late 1980's William has served on the staff of six elected officials in a variety of leadership roles including the staffs of former CA Speaker of the Assembly, Bob Hertzberg and Congresswoman Barbara Lee.

In addition, William served as the political media and communications director for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3299 in California.  William used his legislative experience to help advocate for the needs of 20,000 plus University of California employees.

William has also worked in the field of public relations and has an understanding of how corporations attempt to utilize public relations and "cause marketing" to help influence public opinion. William is part of the team that created the historic "We Are Doc McStuffins" campaign by Artemis Medical Society.  The sophisticated campaign that aims at promoting STEM opportunities for young women has received international recognition including Honorable Mention designation by PR News in the category of Best Advocacy Campaign.  This campaign and Artemis Medical Society were recently selected as a Fort Worth Business Press 2014 Health Care Hero.  In addition, PR News has selected the campaign and Artemis Medical Society as a finalist for the 2014 PR News Non Profit PR Awards in the category of Social Responsibility.


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After a couple of days of rumors, public warnings and plans for heightened security, state and local police determined Thursday that there was no message threatening schools in southern Maine.

“We’ve chased baseless rumors throughout the past 24 hours and found no credible threat directed at any Maine school,” Col. Robert Williams, chief of Maine State Police, said in a prepared statement Thursday afternoon.

The rumors, which authorities say stemmed from talk among high school students and a letter sent by a York school administrator, led police to ramp up their presence on school campuses and parents to consider keeping their children home this week.

Although police found no threat was made, the talk unnerved some parents, and several districts said Thursday they will still have more police officers than usual at their schools as a precaution on Friday — one week since 26 teachers and students were killed by a gunman at a Connecticut elementary school. The gunman also killed his mother before the school shooting.

Some officials are attributing the rumors and their wide circulation to heightened anxiety as a result of last week’s shootings, as well as predictions based on the Mayan calendar about the world ending on Friday.

Gorham Superintendent Ted Sharp wrote in a letter to parents Thursday that the two events “presented a perfect storm for emotions and euphoria to transcend what, in less stressful circumstances, would have been guided by more reasoned judgment.”

Gorham police began investigating the rumors Tuesday, after learning that students were saying “that a text message had surfaced threatening violence against students at the Gorham High School on Friday,” Chief Ron Shepard said at a press conference Thursday afternoon.

He said Gorham police were joined by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, Westbrook police and Windham police, as well as school officials from other towns that were “experiencing disruptions and confusion regarding the alleged text messages.”

At the same time, Shepard said, a York school administrator sent a letter to other districts asking if they had heard rumors in their schools about something bad happening on Friday in relation to the end of the world prediction.

Shepard said he didn’t know the name of the York official.

Debra Dunn, superintendent of York schools, said in an email Thursday evening that she is aware of “an inquiry sent to a colleague in the Windham Schools as to whether their students were also reporting rumors pursuant to Friday’s end of the world/Mayan calendar issue,” but she wouldn’t say who sent it.

“It was really one of those things that started with a question that turned into a rumor and here we are,” Williams, of the state police, said in a phone interview Thursday afternoon.

He likened the incident to a game of telephone, where a message keeps changing as it’s passed along. Williams said police usually hear about rumors when they start going around, but not this time.

“It had been spread so widely throughout York and Cumberland counties, we couldn’t get it stopped immediately,” he said. “This one just got way out ahead of police before we got involved.”

Sharp, the Gorham superintendent, sent a letter to school officials in southern Maine on Wednesday afternoon, alerting them to the rumor of a Facebook message threatening harm to schools on Friday and that it “suggests any and all schools in York County and Cumberland County could be a target.”

He later posted a letter on the Gorham School Department’s website about the rumored Facebook message and the district’s plan to have more police officers at schools for the rest of the week.

Several districts followed Sharp with their own letters to parents on Wednesday and Thursday about the potential threat.

Despite the outcome of the investigation, Shepard said Thursday the plan to have more officers at Gorham schools will stay in place, “just because.” Officials from other districts, including Westbrook, Portland, Kennebunk and Cumberland, have said they also will stick with their plans to have an increased police presence.

Kenneth Trump, president of Ohio-based consultant National School Safety and Security Services, said that a threat made after a school safety incident, like the one in Connecticut, “is an unfortunate common phenomenon.”

He said he’s heard of “a good number” of threats made throughout the county since Friday and wouldn’t be surprised if hundreds had been made.

Part of the reason behind it, he said, is that there’s a “heightened awareness by people to report threats that they hear and see,” and those threats are taken seriously.

He said most of them will turn out to be unfounded and are usually the result of poor decision-making by young people who want attention or think they’re making an off-handed comment and don’t understand the consequences.

But sometimes, he said, an incident like the Connecticut school shooting puts someone with mental health problems “over the top.”

Facebook posts from parents in southern Maine on Thursday showed their levels of fear about the rumored message varied.

Before police said there was no threat, some parents posted that they were confident it was a hoax. Others said they would pull their kids out of school for the rest of the week.

Liana Richardson, a senior at Gorham High School, said her mother isn’t letting her go to school on Friday, even though police don’t believe there’s a threat.

“Not worth the risk, I guess,” she said.

Spencer LaPierre, another Gorham senior, said students and teachers don’t seem too concerned about anything happening at the school.

“I’m pretty sure parents are more worried,” he said.

Trump said parents should not be scared to send their kids to school.

“The reality is the days ahead are going to be the safest days in American schools because of the heightened attention” to security, he said.


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BATH — A Brunswick woman has been charged with financially exploiting an elderly Bath man she had been hired to care for.

Bath police say 55-year-old Katherine McClellan turned herself in this week after a warrant for her arrest on theft charges was issued.

Police tell The Times Record the man’s daughter hired McClellan as a home aide, leading McClellan to gain the elderly man’s trust and to take advantage of his medical condition.

Police allege McClellan persuaded the man to give her power of attorney, and had him write checks made out to her.

Police say the amount allegedly stolen was between $1,000 and $10,000.

McClellan is free on $1,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court March 11. It’s not clear if she has a lawyer.


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New Dwarika Dham, ISKCON Nyali Temple Opening
by Sri Gauranga Das
Posted April 30, 2011

On 12th of April 2011, Mombasa, Kenya celebrated a very special Ram Navami festival as a beautiful new ISKCON temple was opened and Their Lordships Sri Sri Sita Rama Laksman Hanuman were installed and welcomed to reside in Nyali to give Their blessings to all the residents of Mombasa.

The festivities of the grand opening of New Dwarikadham Temple in Nyali, Mombasa were spread over five days beginning with Nagar sankirtana in the Nyali area on Saturday 9th April 2011.

On Sunday 10th April 2011 devotees and well wishers arose very early in the morning to attend the last mangala arati offered to Sri Sri Rukmini Dwarikadish (Click here for the full article)

In the News:
Yamuna Rally

by Radha Jivan Poddar
Posted April 28, 2011

A group of farmers led by Bhanu Pratap Singh, head of the Kisan Union ( Farmers Union ) of Mathura and devotees from different areas of Braj are demonstrating at the Jantar Mantar Grounds in New Delhi since April 15th.

Please see Click Here (for updated coverage of this rally).

Among those present are Radha Jivan das of ISKCON Alachua, who has helped in organizing and funding this rally at the behest of Sri Ramesh Baba of Barsana.

This group of dedicated devotees is sleeping on the Delhi sidewalks without any toilet and other facilities for shelter from the sun and rain since April 15th.

72 people have been on a hunger strike since the 16th of April.

About 40 devotees of ISKCON Delhi also attended and did kirtan at the site in a show of support.

An open letter of appeal has been sent to the President of India and Prime Minister of India demanding they immediately issue public notices stating the actual condition of the Yamuna beyond Delhi. (Click here for the full article)

Mini Camp for Children at Gita Nagari Farm
by Ortrun Gates
Posted April 25, 2011

There is still time to register for this year's first Children's Mini Camp at Gita Nagari Farm. The camp will be held from June 17th through the 19th and is open to boys and girls ages 9 to 13. Drop off is on the 17th at 3 pm and pick-up on teh 19th at 5 pm.

Recently the question came up if parents could join their children during this time since it is a short camp (only 3 days) and it would make it hard for some parents to travel quite far to drop off their children and then come again to pick them up. The management team has come up with the following solution: If you - parents - would like to stay at the farm during the three day weekend you are most welcome to do so. The children can have their camp unemcumbered and we can certainly use some folks who can do some service. (Click here for the full article)

In the News:
New Life Sprouts in Old East Dallas Neighborhood

by Jessica L. Huseman, Staff Writer, Dallas Morning News
Posted April 22, 2011

The smell of cinnamon wafts through the intersection of Gurley and Graham avenues in East Dallas. It's not the only thing emanating from Kalachandji's Indian restaurant and its adjoining Hare Krishna temple, whose pristine grounds stand in stark contrast to the aging homes around it.

Things are starting to change in the Mount Auburn neighborhood — mostly at the hands of the Kalachandji's community. "The whole neighborhood was built by the Ford Company in the '30s for their workers," said Danny Thomas, manager of the restaurant. "They were cheap houses back then that were built without foundations. They sink into the ground." Members of the temple have begun moving into the surrounding houses, remodelling them and becoming active in neighborhood groups.

Dallas's only Hare Krishna temple was founded in 1971 in a building that once housed Mount Auburn Christian Church. The restaurant opened a few years later, with the goal of sharing a unique brand of vegetarianism with the Dallas community. (Click here for the full article)

Protestors Oppose Soup-Run Ban
by Parasuram das, Food For All Kingscross, England
Posted April 21, 2011

Westminster, England's city council has proposed a law that would criminalise people who distribute free food. It would also criminalise people who are homeless if they are caught sleeping on the street. Such a law would certainly affect Food For Life, which is based in the Soho Street temple, and Food For All, which is based at Matchless Gifts in Kingscross.

Protestors have vowed that they will clog up the courts if Westminster council proceeds with its proposed ban on rough sleeping and soup runs in parts of the borough. Hundreds of protestors turned out recently for a street protest to oppose the ban, which the local authority wants to introduce through a new bylaw. Protestors included volunteers, church representatives, homelessness charities and rough sleepers.

Alastair Murray, deputy director with the homelessness charity Housing Justice, said the new law would "effectively criminalize compassion." (Click here for the full article)

Response to the GBC Strategic Planning Committee for Temple Development
by Niscala dasi
Posted April 16, 2011

It is encouraging to know that our GBC are interested in finding the best way for making our temples successful, by surveying all the temples and finding out what works. If it is an impersonal survey, for the purpose of gathering statistics, leading to the passing of numerous resolutions for people they have never met, never spoken to, much less having gotten to know, then it will do more for the cause of depersonalization than for temple development and reform, and devotees will feel more than ever, reduced to numbers. When we are driving dangerously we are warned “you may become just another statistic!”, an idea that makes the skin crawl with horror, yet it is where we are at, if the only importance our leadership can assign us is numerical- how many books we have given out, how much money collected, etc…

Yet there is another way to do a survey… asking the devotees personally, their needs, problems, observations. Or if that is not possible to do in person, then much can be learnt from the various devotee forums, maybe even coming down to their level and taking part in the discussions, to find out what they find lacking in the temples. (Click here for the full article)

BBT Communications Officer Sought
by Kaisori-devi dasi
Posted April 10, 2011

The BBT is seeking a Communications Officer. We're looking for an articulate, dynamic devotee--someone with fresh ideas, who can work on a team, and who has a love for Srila Prabhupada's BBT and his books. Good English skills a must. An ability to express yourself in writing a serious plus. Communications experience also a plus, but if you have the right spirit and a willingness to learn, it's not essential.

Responsibilities include working with the BBT Trustees and Directors and a small team of devotees to create and execute a Communications strategy to promote the BBT, its books, and its services.

For more information, please write me privately and include something about your devotional background and service experience. Looking forward to hearing from you. email: (Click here for the full article)

A Lord Caitanya Miracle
by Parasuram das
Posted April 10, 2011

For many years we would have wonderful processions for Gaura Purnima and Narasimhadev appearance day through the centre of London. but then the police informed us that they were not insured to police the events. We would have to get a professional security company to steward the event - the costs were going into thousands and thousands of pounds.

This year I phoned the head of police again - just in case, to try my luck. Again he spoke of 6 months of planing and huge fees. But some how Lord Caitanya sitting in his heart gave him a push and he told me to go ahead as there was a loophole in the law - which he explained to me. That was it - lets have Rathayatra with Lord Caitanya and Jaganath down the busiest street in London on a Saturday afternoon.

Srila Prabhupad murti from Radha Krishna Temple in Soho left his Vyasasana and came out on a palanquin. (Click here for the full article)

New Book On Vraja Dhama
by Sahadeva Dasa
Posted April 10, 2011

As a service to devotees, holy dham and acharyas, we have released the book ‘Wondrous Glories of Vraja’. The book can be accessed and downloaded at the following addresss

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This is the first book in the series of Vaisnava acharyas' works that we are planning to print and put up online. The idea is to make a comprehensive repository of Vaisnava acharya’s works which confirm to good standards. Many available works have been done for commercial reasons (Loi bazar editions) and many others are simply not available. To make the matters worse, many of the brilliant works rendered by devotees like Kusakrtha Prabhu have gone out of circulation. In today’s situation, a seeker would end up running from pillar to post if he were to look for an authentic edition of a book which is somewhat complete with original verses, transliteration etc. Of course there are many devotees who are producing excellent books in this field. (Click here for the full article)

Report From the GBC's Strategic Planning Temple Development Committee
by Kaisori dasi
Posted April 7, 2011

This is part three of a series of reports informing you about the work of the GBC's Strategic Planning committees. If you missed the discussion about the Succession Committee or the Education Committee, you can find them here, respectively: www.dandavats.com/?p=9337 and www.dandavats.com/?p=9385

A devotee friend asked me recently about the rationale behind creating a strategic plan for a spiritual organization. He understood the need for strategic planning in the corporate world where you have to anticipate market changes and consumer interests, but he suspected its relevance to our confederation of devotees who, after all, are ultimately interested in transcendence. Doesn't it go against the spontaneous nature of performing devotional service and spoil the devotees' spirit a little if everything has to be so mapped out?

But it's clear to me that Srila Prabhupada intended ISKCON to be more than a loose confederation of devotees. (Click here for the full article)

Sankirtan Magic in Washington, DC
by Nimai Charan Agarwal
Posted April 4, 2011

Magic… a word that has many contexts, meanings, and connotations. In America’s early childhood, it was used in the same line as darkness, evil, the Devil’s newfangled shiny red horn, the dark arcane arts that brought the practitioners to the stake. Over time, the meaning changed, but the core sense of mystery remained...until every storyteller found the treasure in the word and its essence was ground to Tartarus. The word magic remains today, to be one of the most used, or let me say “misused” words. Therefore I spent my time unsuccessfully trying to deviate my writing from the use of the word “Magic.” Finally, not being able to desist from that word any longer, I have come to truce with my mind to try and find the magic in the word so I can continue to use it in peace, free from the ill plaguing of my mind. Therefore, my search for real magic, not the phony baloney of flashy wizardry, (Click here for the full article)

The Best Kept Secret in Las Vegas
by Krishna-Mayi Devi Dasi
Posted April 2, 2011

Mar 12, 2011 — LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA (DNA) —

Even in the present economic time of recession in the U.S.A., Las Vegas still boasts a visitation of 37 million tourists annually, down just 3 million before it was hit by the hard financial times. Millionaires and billionaires from around the world are attracted to maya's great playground here, and because of the development of theme park resorts over the last few decades, the city has become a destination vacation for families also.

Despite the huge flow of visitors mesmerized by the visual and sensual delights, there is a more placid side of life in Las Vegas. There are about two million people living in the metropolis, and most of them have nothing to do with "the Strip", the casinos, and all the other emphasis placed on "Sin City". They just go on with ordinary lives like you would expect to see anywhere else in the world. And the best kept secret in this secluded desert city is - *ISKCON of Las Vegas*. (Click here for the full article)

  ISKCON Goshala Land for Krsna's Cows
by Krsnacandra das
Posted April 30, 2011

For so many years the bulk of over 11 acres (4.5 hectares) of land meant for ISKCON Vrindaban's cows has lain fallow or has been used as playing fields for students, while the cows have been jammed into a quarter of their rightful space because the GBC of Vrndavan has earmarked that land for either the Gurukula or the Temple to develop at the expense of the cows.

Following is indisputable proof that the land being called the Goshala Land was purchased by ISKCON for the sole use of the cows. The cows have been squeezed into three acres of the 11-acre-plus plot, a management decision which contravenes not only the cows' rights and the original purpose of the land but also goes against Srila Prabhupada's desire to have Lord Krsna and Lord Balaram's cows living in Sri Vrindavan Dham and not in some goshala-cum-property-development land outside of Vrndavan.

Opening up the full 11 acres for the cows' use is way overdue. The Temple/Gurukula, or any individual who covets the cow's land, must desist in their attempts to develop it for other purposes. (Click here for the full article)

Looking for Aravinda Das
by Shyamasundar das (1967 ACBSP)
Posted April 28, 2011

I am trying to track down an early devotee and personal servant of Srila Prabhupada named "ARAVINDA DAS" for my memoirs. His input would be extremely valuable as he witnessed first-hand many of Prabhupada's greatest triumphs (Moscow, etc.) Aravinda's legal name is "ARTHUR J. FRIEDMAN" and his service is associated with Boston, Detroit and Los Angeles, though he could be anywhere by now. Anyone having any lead at all to finding Aravinda, kindly email me at (Click here for the full article)

Alachua Building Lot for Sale
by Lalita Sakhi dasi
Posted April 25, 2011

We're selling one of the last beautiful properties left in Alachua, Florida. It's a nice rectangular lot measuring 100 x 138 ft. (Total = 13,800 sq. ft. (1,280 sq. m.) or 1/3 acre; composed of two lots: one is 100 x 100 and the other is 100 x 38) vastu-suitable building lot facing east. At the end of a paved cul-de-sac, the lot has seven large, beautiful trees and no houses — only forest views at the rear.

No site work will be needed; the lot is ready to build. There are mostly new homes built down the street. It's a very safe neighborhood, with some devotees living nearby too. Walking distance to Santa Fe High School, 4-1/2 miles (7.25 km) to ISKCON Raman Reti temple, and 2 miles (3.2 km) to downtown Alachua. Close to Interstate Highway I-75 and very convenient to Santa Fe Community College/University of Florida. (Click here for the full article)

Custom Saranagati Home for Sale
by Karunamayi dasi
Posted April 22, 2011

If you appreciate quality, value and craftsmanship, consider this piece of paradise called Bhakti Kutir, lovingly built and developed by Yamuna devi and Dinatarini devi. Live in an exceptional home atop a gentle hill with a sweeping 360-degree view of pristine mountains, forests and lakes, all part of the 1600-acre Saranagati Dham. This community of mature Vaishnavas in beautiful British Columbia features unequalled natural serenity, an excellent devotee school and numerous organic gardens. Productive organic raised-bed garden plots and many established flowers, fruit trees, and herb and berry bushes are among the many features of this beloved home. Here are more:

The house/ashram is 100% eco- and vastu- architect designed from inception. The plot is 5 acres (2 hectares), sloping to a creek on the east and rising in the west — a vastu orientation designed to invoke spiritual prosperity and success. The square 1,600 sq. ft. (150 sq. m.) (Click here for the full article)

Bhakti Life Ecourse
by Dhruva Maharaja dasa
Posted April 21, 2011

Krishna.com & BhaktiLife present: Bhagavad-gita eCourse

May 2 - Sept. 4, 2011

Hare Krsna Everyone! For the fifth time Dhruva Maharaja dasa and Samapriya devi dasi will be presenting their online Bhagavad-gita eCourse, which is now held only once a year. We invite you to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to study the deep truths of the Gita in the association of sincere devotees.

Many devotees both old and new find themselves living too far away from a temple for regular visits, or without association of devotees from whom to derive encouragement and enthusiasm. Some people have busy schedules or just want to include in their lives a regular program for reading and studying Srila Prabhupada’s books. The concept of Sastra eCourses was created to reach out to such sincere inquirers who want to learn the real purpose of human life. Many have joined these eCourses from India, Dubai, New Zealand, Australia, USA, Canada, Africa, China, Europe and other places around the world, in whom Krsna has awakened the desire to hear transcendental knowledge.

The instructors are initiated disciples of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Click here for the full article)

Original 1972 Edition of Bhagavad-Gita As It Is, Available Soon From BBT
by Ryan Depue
Posted April 16, 2011

Back by popular demand, His holiness Jayadvaita Swami and the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International trustees have recently decided to reprint Srila Prabhupada’s original 1972 Macmillan edition of Bhagavad-Gita As It Is. The ’72 edition is being printed in English and will be available for mass distribution. Inside sources say that the printing is being done in India and all regional divisions of the Bhaktivadanta Book Trust will be stocking the books. The important meeting when the landmark decision was made took place at the beginning of 2011. The new, or should we say “old books”, should be available to devotees in all parts of the world sometime in mid-to-late 2011. So far, there has been no word on prices. For more information, please contact the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust regional division office on your continent.

Response by Jayadvaita Swami, ISKCON BBT

"For well over a decade, the BBT has followed the approach of keeping both editions of Bhagavad-gita As It Is in print. (Click here for the full article)

Please Pray for Lavanga Radhika Dasi
by Jaya Madhava das, Moscow, Russia
Posted April 10, 2011

I humbly request devotees worldwide to pray for the safe recovery of my sincere devotee wife, Lavanga Radhika prabhu. After suffering an unexpected stroke, she fell into a coma. On April 8, doctors operated on her in a Moscow hospital to try to stop her brain from haemorrhaging.

My wife is a dedicated preacher and has for years unselfishly cared for the Russian devotees with her whole heart and energy. She has been conducting Nama-hatta Bhakta-vriksha programs at our home every Saturday.

As her husband I humbly ask all concerned devotees to pray for her recovery from this traumatic event. She could recover, Krishna willing, and I submit my humble request to all well-wishers. (Click here for the full article)

Krishna Kids in India’s IT Hub
by Sahadeva Dasa
Posted April 4, 2011

Last year ISKCON Secunderabad started a namahatta center in Kukatpally area which is a part of the city’s IT neighborhood. The center has grown by leaps and bounds. A grand Ratha-yatra in the area was held within two months of the center's opening.

The area is inhabited by large number of DINK couples (double income no kids) but of course there are others who have kids.

When the center started the children programs, many parents approached the center and expressed their inability to attend due to work pressure but at the same time wanted their kids to attend the programs.(Of course, over a hundred adults still show up every Sunday) (Click here for the full article)

Vedic Literature Says Caste By Birth is Unjust
by Stephen Knapp (Sri Nandanandana dasa)
Posted April 2, 2011

When it comes to the sensitive topic of Varnashrama, or what many people call the caste system of India, we have seen so many talks over this issue, both pro and con, back and forth, this way and that. We all know that the Vedic system of Varnashrama has been mentioned in the Vedic literature in many places. But it seems that many people still don’t understand how it was meant to be implemented. It is not because of Varnashrama, but because of this misunderstanding of what it really is that has caused so many of India’s social problems. This article contains many quotes from Vedic shastra to clarify what the Varnashrama or caste system is actually supposed to be.

This article is for those more familiar with the topic, but for those who are not we can explain briefly that there are four basic social divisions, namely the Brahmanas (those who are priests, or interested in the study, teaching and practice of spiritual knowledge and intellectual pursuits), Kshatriyas (those who are soldiers, in the military, or police, politicians, managers, etc.), Vaishyas (merchants, businessmen, bankers, farmers, tradesmen, etc.), and Shudras (those who would rather engage in simple labor or employment, or technicians, artists, poets, writers, musicians, etc.). (Click here for the full article)

  New Vrindaban Guest Cabins Receive a Major Upgrade
by New Vrindaban Communications
Posted April 30, 2011

New Vrindaban is spending over $60,000 to upgrade 11 guest cabins available for rent from Easter through Thanksgiving. The upgrade includes new floors throughout all cabins, as well as new sinks, showers, etc. in the bathrooms. In addition, most cabins are receiving new countertops and stoves in the kitchenette, as well as a new boiler for heating. Many cabins will also have expanded lofts for more comfortable sleeping space. Finally, the cabins are being furnished with new furniture, bedding and kitchenware.

"The cabins are the preferred accommodation for visitors," said Damodar das, New Vrindaban's vice-president for guest services. "Now, with the cabins being upgraded, they will be even more popular. Therefore, I urge anyone interested in reserving a cabin to call the guest lodge early and book in advance."

This is the first comprehensive upgrade of the cabins since they were built in the early 1980s. The cabin upgrade is the first in a series of projects aimed at community development and capital improvement. (Click here for the full article)

16th Issue of the Eight Petals
by Vrndavanlila dd, Editor- The Eight Petals
Posted April 28, 2011

Please receive THE EIGHT PETALS for Keshava Mas (16th issue) (.pdf format, 1.6Mb). The focus for this issue is "Basic Need".

You can feel free to circulate the newsletter to your friends and others. You can also suggest contacts (who would like to receive the newsletter) to the editor.

I welcome comments for improvement, articles, opinion etc for the coming issue within 15days of the release of the newsletter.

The focus for the next issue is "Varnasrama". (Click here for the full article)

Inviting Youth to Travel On the North American Festival Tour
by Manu Dasa
Posted April 25, 2011

ISKCON Youth Ministry is inviting youth from around the world to travel on the 2011 Summer festival tour bus across North America. Three tours: girls 11-15, boys 12-16, and older youth 16-25.

See North America while traveling on a converted tour bus to Ratha-yatra festivals, temples, national parks, camping, hiking, swimming, and making friends with devotee youth from around the world. The ultimate road trip experience. The tours are organized by volunteers for ISKCON Youth Ministry and focus on providing an inspiring Krishna conscious summer camp-on-wheels for teens and young adults, engaging them in devotional service to their full potential.

Kishori Yatra for Girls ages 11-15, June 7-28 (Click here for the full article)

A Mystery in Need of a Solution
by Parasurama das
Posted April 22, 2011

Where on Planet Earth is this scene? Is it, perhaps, the Arctic circle?

Answer: This is the toxic river Yamuna in Noida Delhi. There is no river in the world as polluted as the most sacred river in the world. It is a long way from the crystal-clear Yamuna river in the Himalayas, with the cool delicious water that can purify anyone of all sins and give pure bhakti.

On the 26 March a team of seven international devotees followed the course of the Yamuna river by raft from 50km south of Yamunotri and ending in Vrindavan. We held press conferences in Yamuna Nagar and Delhi resulting in dozens of newspaper articles and TV coverage. It is very important to raise awareness of the plight of the most sacred river in the world, and to bring about a change in consciousness to those who live near the Yamuna or who visit her. (Click here for the full article)

Country Home for Sale
by Sita-Rama dd
Posted April 21, 2011

This lovely devotee-owned country home is nestled on 2.84 acres of beautiful land, and only 2.1 miles from New Raman Reti, Alachua, FL. The property has been very well cared for, and the house has been recently renovated.

-2 Bedrooms
-1 Bathroom
-860sq. feet
-Working fireplace
-Wrap around veranda
-Covered car park
-Plenty of shade trees

This investment would be great for a primary residence or rental property. It also has the zoning to build an additional home.

Address: (Click here for the full article)

A Cautionary Note
by Name Withheld
Posted April 16, 2011

I have heard from reliable sources that in pursuit of a business project to finance ISKCON activities, His Holiness Bhakti Caru Swami has incurred a large debt to banks, well-wishers and disciples. The business project went bankrupt and now there is a significant debt which BCS is attempting to pay down since he was involved in the endeavor. I recommend that the GBC caution ISKCON leaders about fund raising for business projects even for the purpose of devotional service. The position of guru is powerful and disciples or well-wishers may feel obliged to donate. I urge the well-wishers of Bhakti Caru Swami to be certain of the precise purpose of any donations. (Click here for the full article)

Departure of Sadanandi Dasi
by H.H. Sacinandana Swami
Posted April 10, 2011

At the hospital bed of Sadanandi dasi I reflect on the life of my dying secretary, while trying to assist in her final journey.

Oh eternal soul
Trapped in a dying body;
Now it's time for you to go.

Cut the rope of your remaining attachments
By the sword of devotion
And go; please go.
Don't fear.
Yes, there were many tests on the way, but you passed them all.
Radha and Krsna are by your side. They are already waiting.

That is about as far I came in my little address to Sadanandi. I had just entered the emergency ward and stood before her bed. It was obvious: she was in her last stage of fighting with death. Then, overwhelmed by a hurricane of emotions and in the midst of tears, I broke down. Even in her state of coma, Sadanandi prabhu looked like an angel. She was breathing heavily, apparently not noticing her surroundings. But I could sense that she was still there. The soul was awake, even in her finished body. (Click here for the full article)

Silk Set for Sale
by Deva das
Posted April 10, 2011

I have a nice silk set of Dhoti, Chadar and Kurta. I paid around 200 dollars for it. I'm selling it for 100 dollars. I've only wore it a few times. It is in excellent condition. This is a good deal.

Please call Deva at (Click here for the full article)

Care for Cows Newsletter April 2011
by Kurma Rupa dasa
Posted April 7, 2011

The April 2011 issue of our Care for Cows Newsletter has been posted. Please review it at your earliest convenience.

In this edition of 24 pages (1.6 MB) we present reports on:

1. A few of the innumerable benefits of cow protection. This includes a photo essay of many happy go-sevaks and information pertaining the habits and character of cows taken from peta.org.

2. A personal account regarding how the cow of the house protected her protectors.

3. Our three calves born this month. (Click here for the full article)

Saving Yamuna
by Maan Mandir Seva Sansthan Trust
Posted April 3, 2011

Jai ShriKrishna - Jai ShriYamunaji
A Partner of www.MaanMandir.org in Save Yamuna Endeavor (Click here for the full article)

Ratha Yatra, St. Augustine, Florida
by Nartaka Gopala dasi
Posted April 2, 2011

Here is a great article about the recent Ratha Yatra in St Augustine, Florida: Click Here

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