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Sri Lanka in 3D (wow!) This is amazing....
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Sri Lanka in 3D (wow!) This is amazing....
This is so interesting and mind boggling all at the same time.
String Theory - (2 Minutes)
Michio Kaku On String Theory (Part 1of4)
http://youtu.be/r9xXWPy3Z6A
Michio Kaku On String Theory (Part 2of4)
http://youtu.be/jmnhSHOoeYc
Michio Kaku On String Theory (Part 3of4)
http://youtu.be/BGSg9vDdOgk
Michio Kaku On String Theory (Part 4of4)
http://youtu.be/VsmUi6k_Ya4
Inside an eco home: What life is like when you don’t have bills
By Yahoo! staff writer
Jane and Stephen Frances' eco home outside Ely
By Harriet Meyer
Energy bills are burning a hole in consumers' pockets, with the cost of heating and lighting the average home amounting to an eye-watering £1,200 a year, according to the Energy Saving Trust.
But some households manage to reduce or even wipe out these bills entirely by putting in place eco measures to reduce their energy consumption.
So what's life like for these eco-enthusiasts off the grid? Don't all those green tweaks and energy-saving measures get in the way of daily life?
Eco home in the woods
Jane and Stephen Frances, 56 and 53 respectively, are reaping the benefits of life in a 'green' home and find their quality of life is much improved. The couple bought a four-bed house made entirely from natural materials in the Fens outside Ely two years ago (pictured above).
"We saw it online and at first were scared of its unusual qualities — but we love it now," says Jane. "It's built from natural materials, so made primarily from timber, straw bales, clay and lime — and the roof is made of shingles which are a kind of wooden tiles."
Alongside the structure, the couple have installed a multitude eco-friendly measures to reduce their energy usage.
These include a wood-burning stove, for which they gather wood from the surrounding land, solar thermal to generate renewable power on the roof and rainwater harvesting — so there is an area on the roof where rainwater is collected in tanks to reduce the use of mains water.
"From April to October we really don't heat the water at all because the sun heats it, so we benefit from extremely low energy bills during these months," says Jane. "We also have an air-source heat pump, which is a low temperature heat source — and we aim to be self-sufficient by growing our own vegetables."
Jane and Stephen's garden
However, it's not just the odd eco-home around the country that includes a range of green measures.
Driven by the Government's 10—year plan for all new homes to be carbon neutral by 2016 many developers are building energy—efficient apartment blocks around the UK.
After all, a staggering 50% of the UK's carbon footprint comes from running buildings, according to the UK Green Buildings Council, so concern over climate change is seeing developers devise new ways to reduce their impact.
A feat of eco design
An example is One Brighton, built jointly by Crest Nicholson and sustainable developer BioRegional Quintain and completed in 2010, which comprises 172 studio, one and two-bedroom "eco apartments" in the New England quarter.
About 58% of the concrete frame is made from recycled materials, reducing carbon emissions by a third.
The aim of the project was to build a community designed to run entirely on renewable energy — and it appears to have succeeded. Principles include achieving zero-waste status through recycling and composting, building using sustainable materials wherever possible, implementing sustainable transport solutions and applying measures to support local suppliers, food and wildlife.
TheTop of FormBottom of Form energy on site comes from a renewable wood-fuelled boiler and photovoltaic array on the roof, with green electricity supplied from eight wind turbines. All communal areas use eco lightbulbs, with all fitted appliances being A or AA-energy rated. There is also an on-site composter.
The eco development One Brighton
But what are the benefits? As the 'zero carbon sustainable community' shares the building's environment facilities, you're likely to get to know your neighbours — so it's a sociable place with a shared sense of purpose.
How you can use less energy
Wherever you live there are various methods of incorporating energy-saving measures into your lifestyle to save energy in your home. Here is a selection from the Energy Saving Trust:
• Turn your room heating thermostat down by 1C to cut your heating bills by up to 10%.
• You can get foams and sealants available at most DIY stores to combat poor ventilation and draughts.
• Insulating your loft is also worthwhile to cut bills, as the recommended 270mm depth can be installed at a cost of a few hundred pounds — and you could save around £100 a year on your bills.
• Also, lag your pipes and water tank at the same time for maximum efficiency by fitting a British Standard jacket around your hot water cylinder — this can cut heat loss by over 75%.
• A third of the heat in an un-insulated home is lost through the walls. There are two wall types — solid walls and cavity walls. Both can be insulated to improve the energy efficiency of a property. If the home was built from 1920 onwards there is a good chance it has cavity walls. A home with un-insulated cavity walls could cost up to £135 more to run each year than one with insulated cavities, so it's worth finding out the state of play.
• You should replace your boiler roughly every 15 years and opt for an 'A' rated appliance which uses less energy and is also more environmentally friendly. Standard efficiency boilers that you may have had for ten years or more are only 50% efficient. Replacing a G rated boiler could save around £300 a year on running costs. Worcester's 'A' rated condensing boilers, for example, are particularly efficient.
• Double-glazed windows can save up to £165 on heating bills compared to a single-glazed property.
• Heavy lined curtains can help keep the heat in if double-glazing can't be fitted.
This is a funny, inspiring, quick, one minute rapped sermon by a gal named Tamara Low at Christ Fellowship on Valentines Weekend 2010. It's a MUST SEE!
AWESOME One Minute Sermon You MUST SEE!
Losar Tashi Delek! At ICT, we will honor Losar by renewing our efforts to work for peace and justice in Tibet and we thank you for your support in standing with people of Tibet at this time.
The word Losar is derived from two words, “Lo” meaning “year” and “sar” meaning “new.”
For centuries, Losar, Tibetan New Year has been a time of celebration, a time for families to come together and be thankful for their blessings, for religious faith to be honored in prayer and a time when neighbors and friends greet each other with “Losar Tashi Delek!” or (Best wishes for an auspicious New Year!”). But this year’s Losar is marked with sorrow, with repression in Tibet reaching new lows, so it will be observed as a time for quiet reflection and tribute to all those Tibetans who have sacrificed their freedom and even their lives in protest against Chinese policies in Tibet.
We humbly wish you a Losar Tashi Delek, and best wishes for the Tibetan Water Dragon Year 2139.
Mary Beth Markey
President
This painting of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism is by 15 year-old Shaokyi Amdo, a student of the Capital Area Tibetan Association’s weekend Tibetan language school for Tibetan-American children living in the Washington DC metro area. The eight symbols are very popular in Tibet and represent the eight precious offerings made by the gods to Shakyamuni Buddha upon his enlightenment.
2012: The Year of Freedom, Courage, & Change!
http://youtu.be/Q35W_W8i4kk
Archangel Michael messages for 2012, Doreen Virtue
http://youtu.be/PfTnwFpSqhI
Doreen Virtue about 2012 and the end of Mayan Calendar
http://youtu.be/4D93EYvxxgc
This is the best video regarding the year 2012 ! ... ( November 2010 )
http://youtu.be/vv83H4evKiM
Whitney Houston is dead - We will always Love you Whitney
Whitney Houston is dead - We will always Love you Whitney http://youtu.be/vuIEKrUREH8
Whitney Houston - I'm Every Woman Wanna Dance Step by Step
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston http://youtu.be/3KhhY9iwn-w
Whitney Houston - It's Not Right But It's Okay
Whitney Houston - Run To You http://youtu.be/h9rCobRl-ng
Whitney Houston - My Love Is Your Love http://youtu.be/kxZD0VQvfqU
Whitney Houston - So Emotional http://youtu.be/0YjSHbA6HQQ
The Core Message - The Divine Completion (Earth is Becoming a Star)
http://youtu.be/59J7DPlKwLU
(The Core Message - The Divine Completion)
Contains:- Role Venus and Mercury Explained
- The New Earth Theory Exposed!
- David Wilcock Explains deep scientific Data of the Coming transformation
- Pane Andov Shares his Experiences and Coming Transformation
- Proof given that our Sun will become a Red Giant on 21 Dec
- Its a Fact that all plantary bodies are experiencing exposure to this energy which is heating them up and bringing a rapid expansion of their surface's and inner core's.
People who still deny this fact, this divine process that is now so close to take place, you are going to be shaken soon and hopefuly you'll wake up, as there is nothing more beautiful then to realise whats about to happen.
I haven't included the information on the beings because to my feeling it says its best for you to search for this yourself, i hope you understand.
Once again thanks to those who played a major role in my life and in the past lifes and on galactic levels aswell so i thank you all that are present on this Planet
Be Well
One of the world's most expensive foods is made from bird saliva
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
by Mike Adams, the Health Range
(NaturalNews) For more than 400 years, bird's nest soup has long been one of the most expensive foods in the world, and even today a single bowl of it costs between $30 and $100. You can't just make it out of any bird's nest. Only the edible nest of the cave swiftlet will do, a nest made entirely out of the bird's saliva. These nests are high in calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium. They are hard when harvested, but partially dissolve into a more jelly-like consistency when boiled into soup.
Cave swiftlets nest high up on sheer rock walls inside pitch dark caves, where they build sticky nests out of their own saliva. Traditionally, these nests can be harvested only by climbing on ladders up into the heights of these caves, a difficult and fairly dangerous undertaking. Today the swiftlets are encouraged to build their nests in artificially constructed concrete nesting houses. Even so, the harvested nests still sell for as much as $10,000 per kilogram.
Perhaps due to the high mineral content of the nests, eating them is believed to enhance lung health, prevents coughs, improve constitution and even promote longevity. The nests are nearly 50 percent protein and 30 percent carbohydrates, with a relatively small amount of inorganic salts and fiber.
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/034342_birds_nest_soup_cave_swiftlets_food.html#ixzz1ftOLmkiY
This is fantastic video about the "Great Chinese State Circus", playing "Swank Lake".
Definately one of the most amazing things that I have seen...
Great Chinese State Circus - Swan Lake
DailyOM – Knowing is the Key
today@dailyom.com
June 14, 2010
Knowing is the Key
Getting What You Want
The first step to getting what you want in life is knowing what you want.
The first step to getting what you want in life is knowing what you want. This may sound obvious, but a surprising number of us are going through life without really coming to terms with the truth of what we want. There are many reasons for this, and they range from parental influences that curb our imaginations to external factors that curb our ability to take action.
We may feel that getting too caught up in exploring our deepest desires is wasted energy when it seems we want things beyond our grasp. This is a very practical attitude and has its benefits, but it can be safely balanced with a more imaginative and unlimited approach to the question of what we want.
Perhaps you are 40 years old and find within yourself a desire to be a ballet dancer. You see the impracticality and seeming impossibility of this idea, so you reject it without exploring it. But perhaps you should allow yourself to feel this desire and perhaps even take a dance class.
Allowing yourself to participate in ballet in small ways may provide inspiration that leads you in a new direction in life. And time spent doing what you want to do is never wasted because it generates energy that can fuel the rest of your life.
You can begin to uncover and discover what you want by doing a simple, timed writing exercise. Set your timer for 15 minutes and write without stopping, starting every sentence with the words “I want.” Writing without stopping for a set period of time enables your inner voice to override your inner censor and helps to unearth buried dreams. It also creates a feeling of relief in the mind, heart, and body.
This exercise can also be practiced orally, alone or in the company of a friend. You might try doing this exercise every morning for a week, looking back at the end of the week to see what has come up. Sometimes the simple act of expressing a want actually releases it, while other yearnings retain their energy, asking us to pay attention. When we pay attention to what we want, we are that much closer to getting it.
Are You Running Your Life or is it Running You? How are you spending your time and energy?
by Jan Hornford
There has been a great deal written on the concept of time management. The simple fact is that each of us has the same 24 hours a day. We cannot create more time. What we can do is manage our energy and our thoughts to change how we experience time and make considered choices on how we are spending our time.
It is all about living with purpose and spending your time and energy on what is most important to you. Honoring your priorities and focusing on one thing at a time will help you to have a less stressful experience of time and will allow you to accomplish more with less effort.
Dangers of Multi-tasking and Multi-thinking
We often fill up our time with thoughts of the past (thinking about all the things we did not get done) or the future (thinking about all the things we have to do) instead of where we are right now. We often try to do a number of different tasks at the same time. Splitting our thoughts and attention in these ways contributes to our sense of feeling rushed and pulled in many different directions.
When we multi–task we often end up with having a number of things half done, which leaves us feeling anxious. When we only listen to our child or colleague with half an ear while we think about tomorrow’s meeting, we create an experience that is stressful, unfulfilling and ineffective for both you and the other person.
Being Fully Present
What if you could focus all of your energy and attention and place it on what you are doing in this moment? What would be possible for you then? When we give our full attention and presence to whomever we are speaking to or to whatever we are doing, we step off of that hamster wheel of frenetic activity and enrich our lives and the lives of others.
Choosing to focus our thoughts and energy in the present moment, doing one thing at a time and doing it well, will not only help you to accomplish more, it will help you to create a peaceful experience of time.
How are You Using Your Time?
We are constantly confronted with multiple possibilities of how to spend our work and personal time. There is not enough time to do it all. We often must give up one thing in order to have time to do another. We often get caught up in doing all sorts of things that we think we should be doing, but are not very important.
Many people spend up to 35 hours per week watching television. Is this a real priority for you? Perhaps you would rather choose a movie or one really good television show that you enjoy and let the others go. This would free up huge amounts of time for you to do a myriad of other things.
When you know what is most important to do and have clear priorities, then it is easier to make choices on how to use your time. When we focus on things that are important, we make more effective use of our time and we feel better because we are spending our time doing what is important and meaningful to us and will likely accomplish more as a result.
Setting Priorities
Setting priorities will help you make conscious and informed choices on how you are using your time. It is all about living with purpose. Honoring your priorities and focusing on one thing at a time will help you to have a less stressful experience of time and will allow you to accomplish more with less effort.
When you are setting priorities consider:
Why am I doing this?
Is this something I need to do or is it something I want to do?
Or neither? Who else can do this?
Is it important that I do this right now or can it wait?
Will doing this support my goals and my values?
It is important to recognize the priorities in all aspects of your life: work, relationships, self–care, home, and responsibilities. You can then make choices that enable you to fulfill your priorities and can choose to let the less important things go for now. Be honest with yourself about what you can do and what you want to do.
Priorities will change day–to–day, week–to–week, and year–to–year. Different things will be more important to you at different times in your life.
Schedule Your Priorities
Schedule time to take care of your priorities and set a completion date. Be sure to build ‘flex’ time into each day. Flex time is 30 –60 minutes of time that you block off. This time can be used to deal with the unexpected or for things that are taking longer than you anticipated, or as time for yourself.
Spending your time focused on priorities will increase your peace of mind and bring greater meaning and purpose to your life because you are focused on what is really important to you in all aspects of your life.
Coaching Questions
Of the activities you are doing now, which ones energize you? Which ones drain you?
What do you want to have more of in your life?
What is most important for you to have in your life right now? (Consider all of your roles and responsibilities).
What is stopping you from doing these things?
Take Action
How Are You Really Using Your Time?
Over the next week carry a notebook where you write down what you are doing for every minute of your day.
Keep a record of how you spend your time and energy for the next 7 days.
After 1 week consider:
How are you using your time?
What are you missing out on because of your current lifestyle?
Is there time in your life for the things that are most important to you?
How can you make more time for what you value most?
Action Steps
List 3 ways you misuse your time (such as watching T.V. or checking your email every hour) and then list 3 things you can do to minimize these activities.
Identify 3 areas where you might be able to delegate tasks or ask for more help in and then list 3 actions you can take to help you create more time in this area.
For example:
Area: Household chores:
Action:
Have shirts pressed rather than iron them yourself.
Have each family member take on an additional household task.
Get curb side recycling instead of recycling it yourself.
To reject a culture is therefore to reject the environment itself - By Gary "Jagamarra" Simon
Gary "Jagamarra" Simon, a traditional healer and artist of the Walpiri tribe of central and western Australia, explains how human particularities are directly formed from the natural environment.
To reject a culture is therefore to reject the environment itself.
The key to oneness, Gary tells us, is acceptance-acceptance of oneself and of every other's right to exist.
http://www.globalonenessproject.org/videos/garysimonclip2