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THE AWAKENING #1
TIME TO WAKE UP TO YOUR OWN NATURE - IS NOW!
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AWAKENING 2 - THE BREAKTHROUGH INTERVIEWS
PEOPLE AWAKEN TO THEIR OWN NATURE...GREAT INTERVIEWS.
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Life is Awesomely Meaningless!! MUSIC VIDEO
DISCOVER - "WHAT'S THE MEANING OF LIFE" DVORAHJI SINGS TO HER DEVOTEES...
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Shut UP! An Ancient Mantra for Complete Happiness! Music Video
Found out the Secret of Enlightenment!
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Queen Victoria had lusty affairs and secretly married her servant
Queen Victoria has become a byword for sexual and emotional repression. The history books portray her as a symbol of moral rectitude, a stern, unsmiling matriarch with her mind closed to all pleasure.
But the real Victoria, as a fascinating new Channel 4 film reveals next week, was a romantic, hot-blooded woman with a high libido.
Behind closed doors, she privately exercised an overwhelming sensuality and was obsessively passionate about men and sex.
...so much for Victorian values Queen Victoria has become a byword for sexual and emotional repression. The history books portray her as a symbol of moral rectitude, ... more -
ASk Dvorahji: When Will I Get Enlightenment? Is it a Joke?
Dvorahji answers questions for her challenged and confused devotees... when the heck are you going to get enlightlened anyway??????
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Dancing In Anger
Self-help books can get a pretty bad rap. Even Harriet Lerner, psychologist and author of the classic female life manual The Dance of Anger, bristles at "feverishly inspirational books that make large and silly promises." Which may be why she writes them so well.
The Dance of Anger analyzes the impact and importance of anger in intimate relationships, identifying common patterns while productively redirecting anger's path. Lerner states: "Anger is something we feel. It exists for a reason and always deserves our respect and attention." Where we often go awry is in its expression. And wow do we.
Many women (Lerner's book is specifically directed toward women, though is insightful for any reader) tend toward two distinct patterns: a) suppressing anger in the interest of propriety until it bubbles forth at a truly inappropriate time, ultimately diminishing our credibility despite our anger's rational origin, or b) expressing ourselves immediately, but in heated terms that can yield wildly unproductive labels like "crazy" and "bitch."
Good times, right? And that's just the angry iceberg tip. Lerner also delves into the balance of "I" versus "We" in relationships, and the dance between over-functioning and under-functioning partners. Generally, the more emotional responsibility one person carries, the less is required of their partner, and so goes the imbalance cycle.
So, excellent! Patterns exposed, true source of anger explored; Lerner's work is done, right? Well, if this were the brand of self-help book she derides, perhaps. But changing the pattern of our intimate relationships is more difficult and complicated than can generally be summarized, let alone accomplished, in ten easy steps.
What begins as an exploration of common patterns quickly expands to anticipate the effects of our changes on others. Resistance to change is a basic human truth, and when one person chooses to step boldly into personal growth, adjustment, and exploration, it generally follows that the surrounding people scream "Change Back!" as quickly and loudly as possible. By forcing change too soon, and creating a jarring, deeply uncomfortable dynamic, you may be first in line, begging yourself to return to pre-established patterns. Fortunately, Lerner is a step ahead of you, preaching patience and self-love as she guides us through our anger's evolution, identifying the possible responses among loved ones, and arming us with an informed perseverance.
So, is her process easy? Well, no. But sincere pattern-changing requires an exploration of perhaps decades-long emotional habits. Lerner isn't offering the psychological equivalent of a rapid weight loss diet so you can fit into that great new dress next week. She's teaching skills and awareness for lasting change. I'll dance to that.
http://www.dailymantra.com Self-help books can get a pretty bad rap. Even Harriet Lerner, psychologist and author of the classic female life manual The Dance of ... more -
Energy Drinks Encourage Young People To Party Like A Rockstar
A new study has linked the consumption of energy drinks to risky and aggressive "toxic jock" behavior amongst young adults. Kathleen Miller, the principle investigator at the University of Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions, published a report on the link between energy drinks, athletics and risky behavior, which appeared in the March issue of The Journal of American College Health. She found that those who regularly consumed energy drinks were more likely to indulge in substance abuse, violence, and unprotected sex.
Miller doesn't necessarily blame the hazardous habits on the energy drinks, which often contain high quantities of caffeine, taurine and other stimulants, but says they may serve as a predicator for such behavior. "It appears the kids who are heavily into drinking energy drinks are more likely to be the ones who are inclined toward taking risks," Miller said.
Two of the energy drink brand leaders are Red Bull and Rockstar, which both market heavily to young people at extreme sports and music events. An 250 ml serving of Red Bull contains 80 mg of caffeine and 1000 mg of taurine, alongside assorted sugars and sweetners, a carbohydrate compound, and some B group vitamins. Rockstar contains similar quantities of caffeine and taurine mixed with what the manufacturers describe as a "the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle."
Though the drinks themselves contain levels of caffeine that are comparable to those found in a cup of coffee, they can be drunk much faster since they are served cold and therefore provide a more concentrated caffeine hit. The combination of caffeine and tourine, an amino-like acid which was originally isolated from ox bile but is now synthetically produced, is also thought to make the drinks more potent. The subjects of one study, conducted by James Kalus of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, exhibited an 11% increase in resting heart rate after consuming just two cans of energy drink per day for a week. Such potentially detrimental effects, have kept this class of beverages off the shelves in countries such as Norway, Denmark, and Iceland.
When combined with alcohol, energy drinks have been found to serve up an even riskier cocktail. A study conducted by the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina found that "college students who drink alcohol mixed with so-called "energy" drinks are at dramatically higher risk for injury and other alcohol-related consequences, compared to students who drink alcohol without energy drinks." Lead researcher, Mary Claire O'Brien, notes when under the influence of super-charged cocktails, "you're every bit as drunk, you're just an awake drunk."
But the stimulants in the drinks, and their effects when mixed with alcohol, aren't the only things encouraging risky behavior. On Red Bull's website, the manufacturers claims the drink improves performance, increases concentration and reaction speed, increases endurance, and stimulates metabolism. Meanwhile the makers of Rockstar, invite fans of their drink to "party like a Rockstar," the phrase being the brand's tag line alongside the words, "Bigger. Better. Faster. Stronger." Could it be young people are falling victim to a false sense of invincibility induced by juiced-up sugared water, and some highly seductive marketing?
http://www.dailymantra.com A new study has linked the consumption of energy drinks to risky and aggressive "toxic jock" behavior amongst young adults. ... more -
Sex by sign
Have you ever been instantly attracted to someone and then wondered what you could do to have a little fun and pleasure your new fantasy partner? It might take some of the guesswork out of things if you knew their sun sign.
With an Aries you can start at the head and literally work your way down to the toes with a Pisces. Touching a Cancer on the stomach or breasts will have them purring in your hands. Turning a feisty Sagittarius on is all about the inner thighs while you work your way to pleasure-ville.
So if you are looking for a satisfying erotic experience, know your partner's sun sign and begin your magic with the help of our quick-reference guide... Click on the link above for info on erogenous zones by sign. Have you ever been instantly attracted to someone and then wondered what you could do to have a little fun and pleasure your new fanta... more -
Gay scientists isolate Christian gene
Don't get mad, get even. This very funny video turns the tables on the likes of Sally Kern. Much truth is often said in jest, and it certainly applies in this case. In 2005, New Scientist reported on a study that suggested that "genes contribute about 40% of the variability in a person's religiousness." A more recent study, also published in New Scientist, found that political ideology may be genetically inherited too. The Daily Mantra wonders if aversion therapy is as useful when used to treat political leanings and/or religion as it is when used to treat homosexuality? Perhaps gene therapy may ultimately provide a more reliable cure for right-wing Christian fundamentalists such a Sally Kern and our old pal Bill Donohue. Don't get mad, get even. This very funny video turns the tables on the likes of Sally Kern. Much truth is often said in jest, and... more
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Diving Deep With Morcheeba Live
The Daily Mantra saw Morcheeba live last night at the Henry Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. The show was the band's final stop on their North American tour to promote their new album Dive Deep, a CD that is quite possibly one of the finest produced this millennium.
The show featured the delicate yet very capable vocals of Manda, a Parisian singer Morcheeba brother's Paul and Ross Godfrey found via MySpace. The set opened as the new album does, with the Judy Tzuke-penned “Enjoy The Ride,” a song that reminds us of how we’re masters of how we choose to perceive our own destinies.
Ross then introduced one of the band's classic tracks, "The Sea," from the 1998 album Big Calm. He revealed the soporific song was about the seaside town of Dover, where he and his brother grew up. He lamented that over-fishing has turned the once vibrant ocean there into a dead sea where little now lives, and urged those in the crowd to pay a visit to the Ocean Conservancy website.
The excellent live show, which exuded far more joie de vive than past live forays, featured a mix of songs from the band's six studio albums, and finished with a four-song encore, which included a delightful acoustic rendition of "Au Dela." The deceptively simple ditty, which is written in French, was the first song Manda wrote with the band, and is another of the many highlights to be found on Dive Deep. Did we mention we love (and make love to) this album? The Daily Mantra saw Morcheeba live last night at the Henry Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. The show was the band's final stop on the... more -
Flirting by sign
Is it a wink or a smile or an accidental touch of the breast that will grab your attention? Flirting comes in all forms, but how do you know if your subtle suggestions will produce a phone number or result in a slap? Each sun sign has an air about them on how they express their flirty side. Learn more about what you can to express yourself or how to approach a certain sun sign with our quick by sign reference guide.
Aries
You aren't afraid to assert your sexiness - brash and brainy is your flirting style! When you set your sights on a hottie, you want them to know you're interested. With a mixture of braininess and naughtiness, you don't (usually) hesitate to instigate a flirtatious tryst. Your confidence is your strength and what attracts admirers to you. Of course, some people will be bowled over by your direct approach, but no Aries wants to hook up with a wimp - so be yourself and find a partner who appreciates your gutsy style.
Taurus
Sweet and sensual, that's your flirting style. Fingertips lightly caressing your sweetie's palm, along with a subtle sigh are enough to make them want to pull you into a more, well, intimate embrace. Mainly, you need to know what the person feels like, even before you engage their brain in any meaningful way. After all, you're an instinctual soul. And your instincts are usually spot on. Your sensual vibe is so strong that you don't often need to make the first move, which is fine with you. Just send out the signals and be prepared for action!
Gemini
Wit and repartee are your flirting strengths. No one attracts more admirers for their way with words than a Gemini. Your mixture of intelligence and sassiness make you hard to resist. Mainly, you need someone who can engage your mind as well as your body, or else you'll get bored in no time flat. So anyone who can keep up with you mentally is in the running. Also, Gemini rules the hands and arms, so using graceful hand gestures to augment your flirting will intensify your sexiness.
Click on the link above for your star sign. Is it a wink or a smile or an accidental touch of the breast that will grab your attention? Flirting comes in all forms, but how do yo... more -
Earth Day is Al Gore Day
We're excited to be one of a select few invited by Current.com to curate its Earth Day page. The organizers of Earth Day hope to promote "environmental citizenship and year round progressive action worldwide."
Current is the "world's leading peer-to-peer news and information network," where what's considered news is a democratic affair. Environment superman Al Gore, someone who understands the meaning of democracy (and the lack thereof), is the network's chairman.
We're sad Al's not running for president, but understand that he has more important things to do. In the meantime, since we worry about the environment everyday, we're making April 22nd the unofficial Worldwide Al Gore Day. We're excited to be one of a select few invited by Current.com to curate its Earth Day page. The organizers of Earth Day hope to ... more -
We offer to carbon-offset Al Gore's environmentally unsound diet ;-)
In a tongue-in-cheek move the animal-lovers over at PETA are asking you to go vegetarian to offset Al Gore's environmentally unfriendly diet. They say that though the former vice president has done a lot to raise global warming awareness, his meat eating habits speak louder than words when it comes to follow through and action, since meat production is one of the leading sources of climate changing pollution.
PETA has created a special page where you can pledge to go vegetarian to compensate for Gore's meat munching ways. The animal rights organization have also posted a few inconvenient truths of their own for the former Vice President to peruse:
A major United Nations study determined that the meat industry generates 40 percent more greenhouse-gas emissions than all the cars, trucks, SUVs, ships, and planes in the world combined.
Researchers at the University of Chicago concluded that going vegan is 50 percent more effective in combating the climate crisis than switching to a hybrid car.
The official handbook of the Live Earth concerts that Gore helped organize acknowledges that not eating meat is the single most effective thing you can do to reduce your climate change impact.
While we’re aware of the toll meat production takes on the planet, we understand the superhuman eco-warrior needs to keep his strength up, and appreciate he has a lot of official dinners he needs to attend. Since he therefore might find it harder than the average person to go vegetarian overnight, the Daily Mantra is offering to purchase credits to carbon offset Gore's diet for a year if the earth-saving superstar promises to stick to a heart and earth friendlier diet of vegetables, white meat and fish from now on. How about it Mr. Gore?
http://www.dailymantra.com In a tongue-in-cheek move the animal-lovers over at PETA are asking you to go vegetarian to offset Al Gore's environmentally unfr... more -
Adrian Grenier's Alter Eco And Entourage Hit Planet Green TV
Adrian Grenier (a.k.a. Aqua Man, Vincent Chase) is ditching his HBO posse, and is hitting the streets with an all new, all green entourage for a new TV show called Alter Eco, to be aired on the Discovery Channel's brand new sister station Planet Green.
With the help of green guru Boise Thomas, sustainable style fashionista Angela Lindvall and eco-renovation master Darren Moore, Granier will take on challenges which will include an environmental home makeover and an eco-overhaul of an L.A. hotspot. The green team will pay house calls on Hollywood celebs and average Joe's alike to show how planet positive change can have a low impact on lifestyle.
The 13-part series premieres on Monday, June 9, at 9 PM (ET/PT) on Planet Green. A sneak preview of Alter Eco will air on Planet Green's launch night on June 4 at 10 PM (ET/PT).
http://www.dailymantra.com Adrian Grenier (a.k.a. Aqua Man, Vincent Chase) is ditching his HBO posse, and is hitting the streets with an all new, all green entou... more -
Love Guru Sends Winning Vibes To New American Idol
America's new idol felt Guru Pitka's positive vibes big time this evening.
Congratulations to David Cook (the hot rocker had our vote!).
As the good guru says, "remember, winning isn't everything in life, unless you're one of the last two finalists on American Idol."
Mariska Hargitay! America's new idol felt Guru Pitka's positive vibes big time this evening. ... more -
Skull & Decker: does Indiana Jones know he's chasing fake skulls?
Does Indiana Jones, who's back in action this bank holiday weekend in the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, know he's risking life and limb for a bunch of fake artifacts? Experts analyzed two skulls held by the British Museum and the Smithsonian that were once thought to be pre-Columbian Mesoamerican relics, and concluded that they are modern fakes. The findings are published in the May 2008 edition of the Journal of Archaeological Science.
British and American researchers used modern techniques to uncover the quartz crystal skulls' secrets. Using electron microscopes and X-ray scanning methods, the teams found that modern industrial techniques had been used to fashion the stone. The British Museum skull was manufactured using rotary tools and an abrasive substance such as crystallized aluminum oxide or diamond particles, while the Smithsonian skull has been fashioned with a silicon carbide abrasive.
The British Museum skull first surfaced in 1881 in a Parisian antiques shop. It was bought at auction by Tiffany & Co, who then sold in on to the museum, at a profit, in 1897. The Smithsonian skull was donated anonymously in 1992. It was left with a note that said it had been purchased in Mexico in the 1960s.
"There are about a dozen or more of these crystal skulls. Except for the British Museum skull and one in Paris, they seem to have entered public awareness since the 60s, with the interest in quartz and the New Age movement," said Cardiff University Professor and study researcher Ian Freestone, speaking to the BBC. "It does appear that people have been making them since then. Some of them are quite good, but some of them look like they were produced with a Black & Decker in someone's garage."
Suspecting their skull was a fake, the Smithsonian first carried out research on their relic in 1992. Meanwhile the British Museum list their skull as being "probably European, 19th century AD" and "not an authentic pre-Columbian artifact".
A simple search on the internet could have saved Indiana Jones the bother of coming out of retirement. Rather than chasing halfway around the world after these forged antiquities, leaving a path of destruction in his wake, it would have been far more efficient it he'd bought a lump of quartz and a power tool from Home Depot to satisfy his quest for a crystal skull.
http://www.dailymantra.com Does Indiana Jones, who's back in action this bank holiday weekend in the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, know he's risking li... more -
Oil-loving Alaska governor fights polar bear's new endangered status
Alaska's Republican state governor, Sarah Palin, has announced plans to fight the Bush administration on its decision to place polar bears on the endangered species list. Palin is challenging conservation and environmental data, and sights concerns that the Endangered Species Act ruling will hinder oil exploration in the state.
As we previously reported (see story), the polar bear's addition to the endangered species list had repeatedly been delayed, allowing an oil rights sale, which generated bids totaling nearly $3.4 billion, to proceed in an area that is home to 20% of the world's polar bear population. There are less than 25,000 polar bears in total, and that number is expected to decline by 60% over the next 50 years as the creature's habitat literally melts away.
Palin was the first woman to hold office in Alaska, and was also the youngest governor ever to be sworn in. She likes snowmobiling and moose burgers, and was an athlete and a beauty queen prior to taking up politics. Obviously she didn't win her Miss Wasilla 1984 pageant title by promising to "help children and animals."
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With gas at $4-plus, some catch the bus and others miss the point entirely
With pump prices acting as strong a deterrent, Americans are putting the breaks on their driving habits. DOT Federal Highway Administration mileage figures released earlier this month show, "the sharpest yearly drop for any month in FHWA history."
Estimated vehicle miles on public roads in March 2008 fell 4.3% when compared to the same month last year, with Americans driving 11 billion fewer miles in total. It was the first time that March driving figure had declined since 1979.
With gas prices like daylight robbery, commuters are choosing to skip the pump and run –– to the nearest bus stop. The American Public Transportation Association reports that last year ridership reached levels not seen in 50 years, with 10.3 billion bus, trolley and train trips taken in 2007. Furthermore, they report that a staggering 35% of summer travelers say they are likely to use public transit to save on driving costs when visiting other cities.
All this is good news for the environment, but extremely bad news for car makers. New car sales dropped by 7 % in April; the seasonally adjusted sales total of 14.4 million vehicles was the worst in 13 years.
With car sales plummeting, car dealers are resorting to desperate measures to move vehicles. One Butler, MO dealer is offering a choice of $250 in gas or a free semi-automatic handgun with purchase. We're not sure why the handgun needs to be semi-automatic (how many people do Missouri drivers need to shoot in one go?), but so far it's by far the preferred option, with 80% of customers opting for a coupon which they can exchange for a gun once they've passed the require background check.
"It's a choice –– protection or gas," said Walter Moore of Max Motors. "We got high gas prices, theft, carjackings, innocent people getting hurt."
We could be wrong, but it seems like Walter’s customers aren’t the Prius-buying type. It's attitudes like these that make Walter's namesake Michael Moore so proud –– of Canadians. We're figuring Walter skipped Michael's anti-firearm flick Bowling for Columbine when it came out in theaters, but would like to think he might catch up with it on DVD since it notoriously features a bank which offered a similar bonus for new customers. Ultimately, the film showed that guns are about as bad for people as fossil fuels are for the planet. Again, we could be wrong, but we thought the end-game was to get rid of both.
http://www.dailymantra.com With pump prices acting as strong a deterrent, Americans are putting the breaks on their driving habits. DOT Federal Highway Administr... more -
U.S. Military Funds Green Bomb Research
Scientists in Germany are working on a new generation of environmentally friendly explosives for use in bombs. The research is being partially funded by the U.S. Army. The new bombs primarily get their explosive energy from nitrogen rather than carbon, and have a far smaller carbon footprint. We're sure our enemies will find this most reassuring..... Scientists in Germany are working on a new generation of environmentally friendly explosives for use in bombs. The research is being p... more
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