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‘Back to the Farm’ Santa Cruz County Fair pgs 21 - 24

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Feature Index

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Yoga Page 15

Make Music LIVE! Page 19

Pet Health Page 20

Arts & Entertainment ........................... 36 & 37 Astrology ........................................................ 40 Awareness .................................................26-30 The Billboard .................................................. 38 Thriving Business ........................................4-5 The News .......................................................... 8 Compassion Flower Resource Guide ...... 41-43 Dining Delights .............................................. 31 Essential Living Guide ............. 14,15,26,27,29 Fitness & Sports ............................................ 17 Green Business Directory ............................ 33

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Healthy Appearance ....................................... 18 Healthy Planet ............................................ 32-35 Diversity .......................................................... 13 Martial Arts...................................................... 16 Massage / Bodywork ...................................... 14 Movies ............................................................. 37 Music .............................................................. 37 Parenting, Kids & Education ......................... 20 Pet / Animal Health .......................................... 20 Radiation Protection ........................Will Return Rave Reviews ................................................... 38 County Fair Theme .................................... 21-24 Spirit ..................................................................39 Travel & Fun .................................... Will Return Wonderful Women ............................Will Return Yoga .................................................................. 15 The Connection Magazine is for educational purposes only. We do not necessarily recommend the specific remedies, exercises, treatments or activities, etc. summarized. Please consult with your personal health care provider to find out what is appropriate for you. Entire Contents © The Connection Magazine

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GMOs & Vaccines . . . What??? The truth is that the GMO and vaccine agendas are the same; only, activists appear to think there is a difference. Few things are as disturbing to me as the divide that exists between the GMO and vaccine awareness movements. If you look closely you’ll see the exact same concerns (http:// tinyurl.com/qhlx3hd): the violation of informed consent, the neglect of the precautionary principle, predominance of industry propaganda over actual science, the revolving door between government regulators and legislators and industry, and the undermining of the fundamental right of bodily selfpossession, the keystone of health freedom. And yet, these two groups behave as if they are fighting their own separate battles, with the end result that they usually are.

Non-GMO Blindspot

There are numerous examples of how these movements are lost without one another. For instance, the non-GMOs movement adamantly supports organic production methods, correct? But if you look at big players, such as Organic Valley and Horizon Organic, both openly utilize vaccines in their veterinary care practices, some of which either contain genetically modified components, adventitious retroviruses that alter host DNA sequences and/or expression, or utilize pathogens which have been genetically altered in a way that may result in altered genetic expression in the vaccinated animal and/or those who consume these animal products. These obviously non-organic practices and/ or consequences to the consumer are perfectly legal: the USDA Organic standards (http://tinyurl.com/oppjrqf) not only permit vaccination, but consider it the only pharmaceutical product that should be administered to cows in the absence of obvious disease. Clearly, what is legal is not always right. Many companies are perfectly happy milking the muti-billion dollar organic market at the expense of haplessly loyal consumers who buy “organic-washed� products. Even the Non-GMO Project, which while performing a valuable service of independently certifying foods as non-GMO, also generates a false sense of consumer security because many of these non-GMO foods still contain pesticides, and in the case of “non-GMO� oats, agrochemicals like glyphosate (Roundup). This is because non-GMO certification is radically different from USDA organic certification. And what really needs to happen is that non-GMO products must also be verified to be clear of common GM agrochemicals like glyphosate and its metabolite byproducts (AMPA). The goal is to be assured we aren’t being poisoned by our food,

is it not? If so, the non-GMO movement needs to shift its focus to a deeper appreciation and criticism of the institutional/systemic problems that subtend the relatively myopic fixation on GMO labeling initiatives to broader concerns with environmental destruction and widespread toxicant exposures that come with modern food production methods.

GMOs in Vaccines?

And then there is a topic few on the non-GMO side seem to want to tackle head on: the present-day vaccine schedule contains a wide range of genetically modified ingredients that are being injected directly into the most vulnerable infants and children in our population. The HPV vaccine (http://tinyurl.com/ndo9bxh), for instance, which is comprised of a genetically modified form of yeast containing HPV-like antigens, has the worst adverse reports events (some lethal) on record. Mind you, it has never

once been proven to prevent a single case of cervical cancer because proxy markers for efficacy and not clinical proof were all the FDA required for its approval. Where is the non-GMO uproar about this? How do the most vulnerable and victimized populations benefit from the non-GMO and non-vaccine movements turning away from one another, or claiming that the explosion of autism diagnoses is only caused by either GMO foods or vaccines, not both, which is the more obvious likelihood? Even the rage against Monsanto, widely considered “the world’s most evil corporation,� may constitute a diversionary tactic against the increasing number of activists in need of a suitable, socially sanctioned object of catharsis. Millions marched against Monsanto, but how many were aware that Monsanto is owned by an even larger corporation, Pfizer. Pfizer has been expanding its vaccine portfolio and influence on vaccine legislation (http://tinyurl.com/qy5t75d), while the public eye has been largely focused on labeling GMOs. Former Monsanto is today known as Pharmacia LLC. Pharmacia is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer Inc., which operates the Pharmaceutical business.� [Source:

Monsanto: Who We Are (http://tinyurl. com/odv9gjh)] But you can’t just blame one or two companies for the increasingly bleak picture. The direction of technological science, unguided by internal ethical principles or external regulatory controls, is towards the complete convergence of the vaccine and GMO agendas in a way that precludes informed consent and any vestige of consumer/patient choice. This abstract provides insight into what I mean:

Genetically Engineering Ourselves: DNA Vaccines

But, there is an even more salient example of the merger of these two agendas: DNA vaccines. This is the next iteration of the vaccine agenda: infecting host cells with transgenes that will take over and cause infected cells to produce vaccine antigen within your body. How healthy does this sound? This is what I would call a prime example of applied transhumanism (http:// tinyurl.com/po3nhqb). While millions now fight for the right to label their breakfast cereals or Starbucks latte’s GMO or non-GMO, the other side of the same massive, global biotech industry is developing technology to genetically modify YOU and your children. Which is scarier? Which is more relevant? And why is the non-GMO movement not joining forces with the non-Vaccine movement, which is up against a tidal wave of legislation to effectively make compliance with all present and future vaccine recommendations mandatory (and there are over 140 in development!). California was lost to this carefully architected human rights monstrosity, and now the dominos are set to fall all over the country, including the state you live in. This is a dismal picture, but there are signs that leaders in the movement are waking up to the necessity of collaboration, and are keen to the fact that the exact same controllers – individuals, corporations and governments -- are orchestrating both the pro-GM and pro-vaccine agendas, and benefiting profoundly by fragmenting us. Perhaps next time you are thinking about ousting GMOs by “voting with your fork,� you would be well served to consider with equal vehemence that removal of exemptions against GMO-containing vaccines is worse than “forced feeding.� Sayer Ji is founder of Greenmedinfo.com, on the Board of Governors for the National Health Federation, and Fearless Parent, Steering Committee Member of the Global GMO Free Coalition (GGFC), a reviewer at the International Journal of Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. www.greenmedinfo.com Printed with permission.

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Creative Process as Personal Transformation

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here is something about the raw intimacy of the process in art-making--- be it literature, music, performance or visual arts---that consistently asks for imagination and vulnerability, as well as risk and commitment. It is this kind of engagement in the creative process that can create and nurture a change of perspective and perceptions when we are forced to go deeper into ourselves. At Studio Anavami, using what I call Transformational Painting, we use creative process to dialogue with the psyche as we explore personal mythology. One of the outlets for this exploration is the quarterly Wild Woman Workshop that I host at my studio on the West Side of Santa Cruz. Each workshop focuses on a different theme and variety of expression. In mid-July, in collaboration with Ellen O’Hanlon, we found inspiration in the Inuit story of Skeleton Woman-an examination of death and resurrection. It was not only exceptionally powerful for the participants but also for the hosts, as we observed the variety of entries into the story. Themes of trauma, betrayal, and misapprehension of the life/death and masculine/feminine balance as reflected in our society, were explored in our personal stories, and the dynamics within us all. To add to the rich archetypal themes, we used a variety of materials and techniques--- empowering each participant to find a way to integrate within their piece. We began with manipulations of our canvas by wrapping, staining, re-wrapping, painting, tying pieces into a tight bundle, then focusing on smaller pieces of fabric for printing, stenciling, and creating textured plaster reinforced shapes. When the canvas was opened, we tore off a piece to develop, stretching the bigger canvas as painting support for all the other elements. There was a palpable intensity present in this workshop which demanded going out on a limb with the content through use of the materials, or staying safe and hedging our bets. Each participant chose her own path. The variety of themes and materials by-passed the mental we are so comfortable with to create a visceral engagement. Seasoned painters stepped forward in new ways, and first time participants were courageous in their authenticity. My own expression from this workshop related to my early childhood. I realized that by having severe astigmatism from birth and living without corrective lenses until the age of seven, my perception of the outside world as a young child did not match the actual terrain. I never considered how much this shaped my view until I started looking at my painting pieces as part of a map, a map with overlaid realities. The painting started to make sense when

I used the map theme to understand and express the discrepancy I still feel between the world I perceive and the one that everyone else seems to live in. Other

participants had similar experiences, which produced diverse work and profound realizations. I believe that art is a essential participation in life and is only beginning to be explored as it comes awareness of the populace.

Majio is a mixed media artist who studied in Japan and offers on-going painting circles in Santa Cruz, workshops and retreats. She has participated in Open Studio Tours in Santa Cruz for over15 years, but this year will be holding a Transformational Painting Retreat near Ojo Caliente Hot Springs in New Mexico, You can contact her at anavami@cruzio.com,follow her blog at: transformationalpainting.blogspot.com & learn more at: anavamicenter.com

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SPOTLIGHT ON KOMY RADIO: Ben Fuchs Hello Ben! Please tell our Readers a few details about your radio program. What is the name of your KOMY 1340AM Radio Program? What time is it on; day, etc.? My Program entitled “The Bright Side” is on every Monday through Friday for one hour. It is from 8am to 9am PST. And, it is also on “24/7” on www.brightsideben.com What’s the focus of your Program? The appreciation of the human biology and chemistry. And, most importantly, how to practically use it to maximize health and reduce dependence on the medical model and canon. What inspired you to do your Program, Ben? As a pharmacist and formulator, I observed firsthand how certain nutritional and lifestyle strategies could improve a wide range of, supposedly inevitable and irreversible, chronic degenerative conditions and so called dis-ease states. I felt an

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Bloodline of the Gods by Nick Redfern

For the Human Race, there are four, primary, types of blood. They are A, B, AB, and O. The classifications are derived from the antigens of a person’s blood cells – antigens being proteins that are found on the surface of the cells and which are designed to combat bacteria and viruses. Most of the human population have such proteins on their cells. They are the Rh positive percentage of the Earth’s people. Within the United States, current estimates suggest that around 85 percent of all Caucasians, roughly 90 percent of African Americans, and approximately 98 percent of Asian Americans are Rh positive. The small percentage of the U.S. population (and that of the rest of the world, too, it should be noted) which does not exhibit the relevant proteins falls into a very different category, that of the Rh negatives. Why one particular group of people should have blood that is so incredibly different to that of just about everyone else, is a matter of deep controversy. It is an issue that has led to the development of an astonishing theory: that in the distant past, visiting extraterrestrials subjected early, primitive, humans to advanced gene-splicing and cell–manipulating techniques; ostensibly to create a slave race. In doing so, they gave birth to the Rh negatives. To demonstrate how incredibly different the Rh negatives are to the rest of the world’s population, we only have to look at the matter of pregnancy. For a pregnant woman who is Rh negative, the hazards can be considerable and dangerous. If a woman who is Rh negative is made pregnant by a man who is also Rh negative, the problems are non-existent and there is no need for concern: both individuals are wholly compatible with one another, the fetus will develop in normal fashion, and the child will be born Rh negative. If, however, the father is Rh positive and the mother is Rh negative, that’s where the problems can begin and the results may prove to be very different – and tragically so, too - as the baby will be Rh positive. It is this latter issue that gets to the crux of the problem. As incredible as it may sound, the blood of an Rh negative pregnant woman

can be completely incompatible with the blood of an Rh positive baby she is carrying. Such a situation can very often provoke the mother’s own blood to produce potentially lethal antibodies which are designed to attack the fetus’ blood, if and when the former is exposed to the latter. In other words, the positive baby is perceived by the mother’s negative immunesystem as something hostile, something not quite as it should be. For all intents and purposes, the unborn child is considered something alien and something to be gotten rid of at the earliest opportunity possible. More disturbing is the fact that the more times a woman becomes pregnant, the more powerful and prevalent the deadly antibodies become. In short, the mother’s body finds ways to make the process of trying to kill the fetus ever more powerful, swift, and effective with each successive pregnancy. It’s almost as if there is something deeply ancient and non-human encoded in our DNA that sees positive and negative as being acutely different to one another, and never intended for unification. That may be exactly the case. If we today – and particularly so the Rh negatives – are the product of extraterrestrial manipulation, then who, exactly, were the beings that decided to play god

with the Human Race’s earliest forms? Why were they so intent on creating new and radically different kinds of people? Where did they come from? Are they still amongst us? They are questions that lead us to a legendary, powerful body of entities that have become known as the Anunnaki. They are also questions that take us to the heart of ancient Sumerian cultures, which can be found in what, today, is southern Iraq, and which, historians and archaeologists believe, was first settled at some point between 5,500 and 4,000 BC. According to Sumerian lore, more than 400,000 years before a huge deluge devastated the Earth and killed untold millions, this mighty race of legendary people came to our planet from the heavens above. During their time here, they brought some form of stability, and even society, to what were, originally, extremely primitive human tribes, some of which ultimately became the Cro-Magnons. That was not, however, the original agenda of the Anunnaki. When the Anunnaki finally left the Earth, they left behind them an astonishing legacy: a new form of human, one radically different to the rest: the Rh negatives. And they still live today. The RH negative strain runs through the British Royal Family, something which has provoked controversial assertions that the Royals are not all they appear to be. An entire sub- culture exists suggesting the Royals are directly descended from an ancient order of human- like extraterrestrials that are the true, secret rulers of our planet. UFO researchers, astronomers, and NASA have spent countless years looking towards the heavens for the proof that aliens are amongst us. The strange saga of the Rh negatives, however, suggests strongly that it’s not to the stars that we need to look for proof that extraterrestrials really exist. It’s to us, the Human Race. In a strange, fantastic, and even ironic, fashion we – or, at least some of us, the Rh negatives – are the very aliens that we have for so long sought... Nick Redfern is the author of Bloodline of the Gods, published by New Page Books, 2015. ISBN: 978-1- 60163-365-1. US $16.99, (Can. $20.50)

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The poems in this collection represent a distillation of Bishop's works and showcase her sense of humor, as well as her whimsical approach to the art of writing poetry. While the parameters of her wide ranging poetic style are influenced by ‘sound poetry’ and her affection for performance art, she stands in favor of the idea that poetry may return us to a spiritual place that invokes a ravishing journey of inner awareness, peace, and soulful contemplation. Read her article and learn more in the July 2015 issue of The Connection Magazine.

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The union IBEW, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, testified in Texas that Smart Meter fires and electrical problems are occurring regularly. The evidence was heard in a National Labor Relations board proceeding and by the Texas Senate. PG&E uses one of the brands in the complaint. More information is on www.smartmeterharm.org There are no surge arrestors inside Smart Meters. Analog electromechanical meters had surge arrestors. This is just one of several flaws in Smart Meters causing increased fire risk. Video on these problems http://tinyurl.com/o27r4t4

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GC protein after it combines with vitamin D in the body, has the potential to be a universal cure for cancer. It’s also believed to be capable of treating and reversing autism, HIV, liver/kidney disease and diabetes. Dr. Bradstreet was working with a naturally occurring compound that may be the single most effective thing in the immune system for killing cancer cells In an interview on the Hagmann and Hagmann Report, Dr. Ted Broer, an internationally recognized health and nutrition expert also based in Florida, describes how cutting edge Dr. Bradstreet’s work was, as well as a discovery he made that very well may have placed him in great danger and could have been the motive for his suspected murder. The alternative doctors who went missing and/or were killed, were reportedly “interlocked” through Dr. Bradstreet and Dr. Gonzalez’s extensive research on autism, and what’s causing autism, according to Dr. Broer. Dr. Gonzalez, a renown holistic cancer treatment pioneer who helped thousands overcome the disease through alternative medicine, died of an apparent heart attack just one month after Dr. Bradstreet’s body was discovered floating in a river. Internationally recognized health and nutrition doctor reveals possible motive for Bradstreet’s death Dr. Broer stated in the interview: This information I’m about to give you right now is extremely controversial and a bunch of people have exited the planet who were working with it. This information has been around for awhile. They knew the information they were working with and they were basically being very, very careful, supposedly. And some of them were being accused of using GcMAF, and the FDA apparently raided several of their offices several weeks before they committed suicide or suddenly died. It’s going to sound complicated, but I’m going to break this down for everybody super, super easy tonight. When you first hear these terms they’re going to sound weird to you. GC protein is a protein in the body that’s used by macrophages in the body. What it does is, macrophages in the body are the ones that kill cancer cells, they stop cytokines storms and can be involved in cytokines storms, we’ll explain all these terms in a few minutes. After defining GcMAF and how it’s formulated, Dr. Broer reiterates that it’s “probably the single most effective thing in the immune system to kill cancer cells.” However, what Dr. Bradstreet and his colleagues discovered is that the immune system is being compromised by a compound called “nagalase.” Nagalase is an enzyme/protein that’s made by cancer cells and viruses causing immunodeficiency syndromes and has also been linked to autism as well as a “host of other problems,” Dr. Broer explains. Doctors found dead and/or went missing felt that nagalase was being introduced to the body through vaccines “What ends up happening is when the GC protein cannot be converted to McGAF, the entire immune system is compromised.” Some of the doctors who wound up dead or missing believed that the nagalase protein/ enzyme was being introduced intentionally into Continues on Page 32

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I could not budget, but in the very beginning, clusion that if dentistry was anythingI have been moreitthat surprised as time tell patients are going to likemy medicine, waswevery unlikely has unfolded. Treating the trusting replace their teeth with a Á ipper. That’s that I would know very much coming and I doprofession enables right, devicepatients we in the out grateful ofa dental school without some me to better understand how this refer to as by a “Á ipper” or experienced an immedimentoring other more oral system operates in health ate temporary denture. The dentists. Thus, I partial embarked on my own and disease and still keeps as self-styled “residency” working an name Áipper comes presumably from my daily dentist interest. Eachother day associate in four ces the ease the appliance can be ÁofÀ ipped Iinhear tales that astound me,a period over outthe of Los the Angeles mouth bybasin the tongue when challenging my understanding of three years before setting out on my necessary. 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Hisgoal name he’s as an niÀ My is istoStan; identify anyone, convinced me that beautiful artist and has a stressors wonderfulin grounded many potential the oral dental work was possible given the cavity ashumor. possible, believing that the sense of I can always count on best technical support possible. They nature, magnitude, and duration of Stan; he is, Stan the Man. helped me deÀne my standards, and the stressors’ existence impact the Back to the topic—a Áipper is for that I am forever grateful. I also immune system in, at the very least, usually inserted appreciated the immediately opportunity upon to Àllexin diverting attention of thepurposes. immune traction ofthe teeth multiple for them as theforLaker dentist on a system from other maladies. It serves as an immediate band-aid by couple of occasions. During the course over of the examiplacing direct surgiWhen I Àpressure nally left Losthe Angeles nation, the former patient revealed to practice Santa Cruz, I had three cal wound in site, aiding in healing by to me that although she still had years of seasoning belt like and stopping the Áow ofunder blood,my much the antibodies for Systemic Lupus thought I wasinprepared for situation: anything what is done a Àrst aid Erythematosis, SLE, she had not and everything. After all, The that form was direct pressure to the wound. experienced any symptoms since what my “residency” was for, to of the Áipper also helps completing treatment in create my ofÀand ce prepare me for more of the unknown. guide years the Ànal which seven ago.tissue That contour was why she Wrong. Wrong. I had never helps to Wrong. assure nice functional and had brought hera sister in for an exencountered patients whoforquestioned esthetic bony later posamination andfoundation consultation with me. the use of Áuoride or x-rays or amalsibilities. Moreover, its presence limits She wondered if a similar approach to gam Àllings or root canals during those food and forces fromcial disturbing dental careother might be beneÀ for her early days. I was rudely awakened to sister. Healthy mouth,making healthyhealing body, the healing wound, issues I never even knew existed. I was the American Dental Association less disruptive. I particularly like the in Santa Cruz. says, so… of course I for agree, being designOver that Stan creates my patients the years, I came to better the goodhis supportive dentist I am, because to understand themeticulous concerns ofattention some of my applauding the ADA for some of the detail enables all, my of patients securely patients—not course,tobut some. good work does. for weeks without wear their Áitafter ippers Eventually, years of classes and Another case history? Last week adding dentalwith pastes and adhesives for experiences some of my more a gentleman suffering from high retention. takes a patients, little more extra radically It inclined I came blood pressure, obesity, and shortness to embrace a different time and plaster to makephilosophy the Áipper of breath informed my staff that he of carewithout that I practice I don’t retain pastes, today. but it is well felt better than he had in years fol-

lowing several hours of full mouth periodontal debridement with our skilled registered dental hygienists. Even though he was still slightly numb, he said, later that evening his energy was signiÀcantly improved, as well as his mental clarity, including a reduction of whole body pain. All of this from just having his teeth thoroughly cleaned, because he, like 70-90% of Americans suffer from undiagnosed gum disease. This healing, was the worth the beneÀ t in hygiene, third or fourth time I had heard such a and hassle. revelation a patient, me One from of the biggestleading concerns many patients have is with how mercury, their applace amalgams laden pearance be altered and in factwill remove them,immediately if requested by my patients. I don’t Ihave Áuoride following the surgery. tell them to in the ofÀ andnever have actively relax; theycewill leave thespoken ofÀce against the hazards of Áuoridating the without their smile after their surgical community water supply. don’tspent perappointment. Moreover, weI have form root canals and do my very best to prevent the need by practicing truly gentle dentistry with high illumination and magniÀcation. I do, however, refer patients out for root canals, if that is, indeed, what they wish after evaluating both sides of the root canal issue. I reason that my patients must live with the consequences of their choices. My to that rapidly lowering jobbelieve is to educate and present all of the the total amount of bacteria in the head information I have to my patients so can a signiÀ effect on our that have they can make cant informed decisions. health. Quickly. They live with their body; I sleep well The previous hypothetical link at night. Very simple. came One to meissue whenthat a physician called I do continue to thatwith, her patient was to acknowledge have difÀculty however, is now responding to her therapy folthat of refusing to have x-rays taken, lowing similar “Santa protocol. Prior to another acommon Cruz” dental thoroughly cleaning her mouth and request. I could hardly accept this eliminating cavities, this most patient argument 25two years ago when of had been non-responsive to all the the dentists took x-rays as we didofback physician’s efforts to stimulate her then. I have an even harder time today. immune system and heal. She was Twenty-Àve years ago it was hard to yearsthrilled creating pretty with our now to see thesmiles patient’s progaccept because having a full mouth seÁippers, and truly do work with anthis artress and called to understand why ries of dental x-rays taken was likened was happening. We cares concluded that the ist, Stan, truly people, to an hourwho of exposure inabout the sunlight. reduction in bacteria was enabling which is reflected in his work and With many aging “Áower children” her immune system to Ànally direct timeliness of the 60’s when in myemergency practice, I ÁÀippers gured its attention toquickly other priorities in the are needed to helpcouldn’t a traumatic an hour of sun worship be body rather than deal people with anand apparsituation. labs too bad orSupporting infrequent an experience. ent chronicis low grade sub-clinical like why we work with small OnceStan’s a year for x-rays? What was the infection in the head, localized to the laboratories: we have with the relationship big deal? Nowadays the advent mouth, primarily between and around to for favors necessary. of ask digital x-ray when systems, the radiathe teeth. With this awareness came tion to our patients been reduced I believe that has a well-designed other implications, however. another Á90%. I still continue to esthetic ipper Yet, should provide patients The common denominator? A havea patients resist periodic x-ray with conÀ dent smile after the surgery systematic approach to achieving examinations. complete, and that’s what we levconais healthy mouth on multiple At some point,Inwith each patient sistently provide. mythe ofÀpossible ce, that els, attending to all of who habitually refuses x-rays, I am means that is eye-catching, stressors onthe andsmile in the oral system, left with responsibility but doesthe notunpleasant draw critical scrutiny. understanding that there are multiple of dismissing them from my practice. In many cases, the smile we types of stressors and each oneprovide exerts Why? Because I must operate within following is a significant its inÁuencesurgery in a unique way. The the standard of care at the permission stressors? Bacteria, number andpatient type, improvement over the one the of the state, which issues my license from decay, gum disease, badoforal presented with at the beginning the to practice dentistry. Practicing to the hygiene, poorly contoured, rough dental journey. standard of care means not supervising dentalSpeech restorations that promote bacis generally the neglect of my patients, andaffected patients terial accumulation and initially, but within 48 proliferation, hours ofSo, use, cannot consent to malpractice. at inaccessible concave surfaces, people adaptin and speech returns toplus norsome point time, I must approach the energetic the effects of mixed metals, mal, continual awareness thosethough who continually refuse periodic including the out gassing of mercury of the appliance withfrom the tongue perx-rays with dismissal my practice from silver colored Àllings, facilitated as the consequence. Besides… and sists awhile longer. 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more discourtongue space, but thinning agingweakens than to immune systems. Our symptoms we discover sigthe plate, and should be minimized. experience and report to health care dental Since the Áipper mayniÀ becant necessary practitioners are the logical result of decay ofwithin for an indeterminate amount time, this oral pollution. Unless the underacare tooth that it is best to take good of it. My lying dental issues are strategically, has gone unrecommendation is that patients put up safely, and effectively reduced or detected for a with the thickness for a week before better yet, eliminated, then the mediperiod of time thinning the support, and then only if cal treatment regime we are engaged even with rouintolerable. 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By the time she treatment. Flippers by the this, including the can, somewhat Ànally consented to the x-ray examiway, last for a long time, given obvious economic reasons, nation, signiÀcant decay was present where the patients are more to seek situation and likely the care the in one of her molars. Now we must care for a single tooth rather than aI patient affords the appliance. wait to see if my treatment will therawholehave mouth. Plus,who it takes much patients have worn peutically heal her lesion, preventing more skill to restore a whole mouth these years. Plus, I haveorhad the need forfor root canal therapy an that one can only after years patients whoacquire wore nothing but extraction. of dedicated work. 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Bombshell: CDC Destroyed Vaccine Documents, Congressman Reveals; CDC Whistleblower Case Is Back

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Posey pleads with his colleagues by Jon Rappoport uly 3, 2015 for a Congressional investigation. “...the [CDC] coauOf note: two of the CDC researchthors scheduled a meeters on the infamous 2004 study, who ing to destroy documents according to Thompson, destroyed vital related to the [MMR vacdocuments, are Coleen Boyle and Frank cine] study. The remaining four DeStephano. They are both high-ranking coauthors all met and brought a executives at the CDC in the area of big garbage can into the meetvaccine safety. Jon Rappoport ing room and reviewed and This calls into question every went through all the hard copy single CDC study, under their tendocuments that we had thought we should ure, that claims vaccines are safe. discard and put them in a huge garbage can.” CDC whistle-blower Thompson’s statement, (William Thompson, CDC researcher) which Posey read on the House floor, includes On July 29, US Congressman Bill Posey this bombshell: made his last stand on the floor of the House. «However, because I [Thompson] assumed it Granted five minutes to speak, he laid bare the [destroying the documents] was illegal and would lying of the CDC in a now-famous 2004 study that violate both FOIA and DOJ requests, I kept hard exonerated the MMR vaccine and claimed it had copies of all documents in my office and I retained no connection to autism. all associated computer files. I believe we intentionally withheld controversial findings from the “No connection to autism” was the lie. final draft of the Pediatrics paper.» Congressman Posey read a statement from Thompson has the smoking-gun documents. long-time CDC researcher William Thompson, So does Congressman Posey. I believe others one of the authors of the 2004 Pediatrics study do as well. designed to determine, once and for all, whether So: publish them. Publish them now. the Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine could There are lawsuits to be filed. Eleven years cause autism. have passed since the CDC committed its crime Thompson saw and participated in violatof concealing the MMR vaccine-autism connecing the protocol of the study. He was there. He tion. How many parents, never informed of the helped his coauthors destroy documents that truth, have permitted their children to receive this would have shown an MMR-autism link. vaccine? How many children have been struck You can see a rush transcript of Congressdown by the vaccine? man Posey’s remarks, which includes his reading The lawsuits should be filed against the CDC of a statement from whistle-blower Thompson. and the individual authors of the 2004 study. Law(see the link below—which takes you to all the yers must depose every CDC employee who had sources of this report). knowledge of the crime.

And what about the fact that the MMR vaccine is one of the shots that has been mandated, by law, in California, in other states, and in Australia? Mandating neurological destruction of children is a crime that must be investigated and punished. If these states (and other countries) insist on keeping the MMR on their schedules, they are guilty parties. For background, are earlier articles I wrote about whistle-blower Thompson, starting when the story broke in the summer of 2014. For the links to ALL the sources in this report, http://tinyurl.com/ow5vw9s.

Understand what we are dealing with here, in terms of public exposure: the author of a peerreviewed and published study; the author who has worked for many years at the CDC; the author who participated in destruction of vital documents; the author has come forward and admitted his crime and the crime of his colleagues. This kind of confession never happens. But it did happen. And this story and what it means must not die, no matter how major media outlets try to spin

it or ignore it. Parents who are, in ignorance, allowing their children to receive the MMR vaccine, must be informed. They must know what is going on. They must know the danger to their children. Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, Germany, France, India, China, South Africa... wherever the MMR vaccine is given... parents must be made aware they’re gambling with their children’s lives. Government officials anywhere in the world who make this continuing crime possible are liable. So are manufacturers of the MMR. Get busy. Expose the truth. Jon Rappoport The author of three explosive collections, THE MATRIX REVEALED (http://tinyurl.com/ p38qlew), EXIT FROM THE MATRIX (http:// tinyurl.com/o9gglkn), and POWER OUTSIDE THE MATRIX (http://tinyurl.com/nonzryd), Jon was a candidate for a US Congressional seat in the 29th District of California. He maintains a consulting practice for private clients, the purpose of which is the expansion of personal creative power. Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, he has worked as an investigative reporter for 30 years, writing articles on politics, medicine, and health for CBS Healthwatch, LA Weekly, Spin Magazine, Stern, and other newspapers and magazines in the US and Europe. Jon has delivered lectures and seminars on global politics, health, logic, and creative power to audiences around the world. You can sign up for his free emails at NoMoreFakeNews.com (http://tinyurl.com/otd5ubh) and OutsideTheRealityMachine (http://tinyurl. com/oczj2qs), qjrpress@gmail.com.

By Concealing the Link Between Vaccines and Autism in African-American Boys . . . . . . the CDC Had Once Again Violated that Public Trust

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higher in African-Americans than by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. ast August, Centers Caucasians. A 2014 study published in Pediatrics showed higher for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention rates of all categories of autism senior scientist, Dr. among African-Americans in Los William Thompson, Angeles County compared with invoked federal whistle-blower Caucasians, with the incidence of severe autism elevated by status and confessed that the CDC has known since 2001 that 263 percent among foreign-born Black boys exposed to the MMR Blacks and 152 percent for U.S.vaccine have a disproportionate born Blacks as compared with risk of autism. U.S.-born whites. Thompson, a 17-year CDC A 2010 study in the Journal Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. of Toxicology and Environmental veteran is the author of some of the leading studies cited by Health showed that Blacks were the CDC to exculpate vaccines from the autism at significantly greater risk for regressing into epidemic. Thompson, who still works at the CDC, autism after receiving the thimerosal-containing released the raw data sets that he says his bosses Hepatitis B vaccination series as infants. When at the CDC ordered him to conceal. Those data analyzed further, the data showed that Black boys show that Black boys who received the MMR receiving the HepB series were 53 percent more likely to have autism than those Black boys not vaccine before 3 years of age, as the CDC recreceiving any HepB shot. ommends, were 3.36 times more likely to receive an autism diagnosis than those who received the On the basis of all the population data and vaccine after 3 years of age. This effect was not the CDC’s most recent autism incidence estiobserved in other race categories. Nevertheless, mates, at least 100,000 African-American male when the CDC scientists published their results children could have been spared debilitating in the journal Pediatrics in 2004, they omitted the neurological injury if the CDC scientists had told damaging data, fraudulently declaring there was the truth when the increased risk was first known no risk of autism from the MMR vaccination. In to them in 2001. August 2014, Thompson issued a press release Thompson has requested to testify before through his attorney stating, Congress about corruption at CDC and has I regret that my coauthors and I omitted stahanded over to Congress thousands of pages of tistically significant information in our 2004 article documents showing widespread fraud in CDC’s published in the journal Pediatrics. The omitted vaccine division. data suggested that African-American males who It’s not the first time the CDC has concealed received the MMR vaccine before age 36 months vaccine risks from African-Americans. Less than were at increased risk for autism.” 10 years ago, in June 1996, African-Americans in The buried data were disturbing, but hardly Los Angeles learned that the CDC had been consurprising. The most reliable studies in the sciducting vaccine experiments in their communities. entific literature indicate that African-Americans Beginning in 1989, the CDC conducted an experiare more susceptible to vaccine injury and may ment on nearly 1500 Black and Hispanic infants also have increased susceptibility to neurological using an unlicensed measles vaccine without disorders such as autism. disclosing to parents that the drug was a highA 2010 nationwide study of the CDC’s potency experimental vaccine designed to overAutism and Developmental Disability Monitoring whelm the baby’s maternal immune system. The Network found autism incidence about 25 percent CDC only halted its secret experiment in 1991,

when companion clinical trials conducted in Africa and Haiti showed an increased death rate and severe immune-system disorder among female infants who received the vaccine. Those children died within two years after the vaccination. “A mistake was made,” then CDC Director Dr. David Satcher told the LA Times. “It shocked me. We need to move to a new level of assurance so people can trust what we’re doing.” The CDC denies that any Los Angeles Black children were injured by the unlicensed vaccine but has not produced any studies to confirm that claim. In 1972, a government whistle-blower, Peter Buxton, revealed that for the previous 40 years, beginning in 1932, both the CDC and the U.S. Public Health Service conducted the so-called Tuskegee Experiment to study the progression of untreated syphilis in impoverished AfricanAmerican men in rural Alabama. Public health regulators lured illiterate sharecroppers with the promise of hot meals, funeral costs and free health care from the U.S. government. According to the CDC, which took over the study in the early 1960s, none of 299 syphilitic sharecroppers were ever told they had the disease. The CDC purposefully withheld penicillin after the antibiotic became a proven treatment in 1947. The CDC actively prevented participants from accessing syphilis treatment programs elsewhere. The CDC’s victims in that study included numerous men who died of syphilis, 40 wives who contracted the disease and 19 children born with congenital syphilis. When, in 1966, Buxton, an African-American, sent a letter to government regulators complaining about the ethics and morality of the study, the CDC reaffirmed the need to continue the research until all subjects had died and been autopsied. To bolster its position, the CDC sought and gained support for the study’s extension from the American Medical Association. Buxton finally told his story to my uncle, Senator Edward Kennedy, in July of 1972. Senator Kennedy convened Senate hearings, at which Buxton and HEW officials testified, and the CDC finally terminated the study. May 16, 1997, President Bill Clinton formally

apologized at a White House ceremony attended by five of the eight study survivors, promising “our African-American citizens” that “clearly racist” public health policies would never happen again. By concealing the link between vaccines and autism in African-American boys, the CDC had once again violated that public trust. But this fraud is not just about African-Americans. The fraudulent 2004 study has been cited in 91 subsequent studies as one of the principle proofs of the CDC’s claim that vaccines are not linked to the autism epidemic. The CDC’s fraud in this study calls into question the validity of the entire body of research that families, medical professionals and policy makers rely on when making decisions for the health of children. “I have a boss who is asking me to lie,” Thompson said in a taped conversation with Simpson University professor, Dr. Brian Hooker. Thompson also stated: “I have great shame now when I meet a family with kids with autism, because I have been a part of the problem ... because the CDC has not been transparent, we’ve missed 10 years of research, because the CDC is so paralyzed right now by anything related to autism. They’re not doing what they should be doing. They are afraid to look for things that might be associated. I’m completely ashamed of what I did. The higher ups wanted to do certain things, and I went along with it.” The time has come in this country for everyone—press, regulators and politicians—to stop “going along with it.” Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is an American radio host, environmental activist, author and attorney specializing in environmental law. His reputation as a resolute defender of the environment stems from a litany of successful legal actions. Mr. Kennedy was named one of Time magazine’s “Heroes for the Planet” for his success helping Riverkeeper lead the fight to restore the Hudson River. The group’s achievement helped spawn more than 130 Waterkeeper organizations across the globe. http://tinyurl.com/qg39cs3 Printed with permission.

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body and spirit while simultaneously guiding others along a similar path has been an unbelievable blessing. To be able to fulfill this destiny in such a magical place as Santa Cruz, is beyond comprehension. The glory of awakening to an unlimited field of endless possibilities within oneself is something we all possess. The path of the Martial Arts teacher allows this space to be explored continuously as we strive to reach our full potential in all that we do. In living this way, we are able to inspire others towards their own personal fulfillment as well. As Bruce Lee states, “Masters in all branches of art must first be masters of living, for the soul creates everything.� I would like to dedicate this article to all of the Masters who have come before me to pave the way. Without your tireless dedication to spreading the martial arts, our path would have been very hard to find. Professor Chris Smith holds black belts in Gracie jiu jitsu, Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido and Jiu Sool Do. He is the owner of Tiger Martial Arts since 1990. His webpage is www.tigerbjj. com. Tiger Martial Arts is located at 7960-D Soquel Dr. in Aptos. Call (831) 661-0184.

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One of the best ways to expose yourself to more diverse beneficial bacteria is by consuming a variety of raw fermented foods. Fermented and cultured foods are the most natural form of probiotics that you can easily incorporate into your daily diet. Probiotic rich foods are a staple in a traditional diet for people all over the world, but tend to be lacking in the Standard American Diet. These foods include raw yogurt, miso, sauerkraut,

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While there is a lot of information about probiotic, you may not be aware of the importance of Prebiotics. Prebiotics are found in plants that contain insoluble fiber, which is the food that probiotics feed on to survive. You can find a healthy supply of prebiotic in tubers, squash and some peeled fruits. Try adding potatoes, plantains, bananas, onions, garlic, dandelion greens, asparagus and jerusalem artichokes to your diet to increase your intake of prebiotic foods. (http:// tinyurl.com/o72kmou)

As you restore the good bacteria it is important to keep the bad bacteria under control. Processed foods that are high in refined sugar and grains are the preferred food for bad bacteria and yeast, so it is best to avoid these ingredients especially while your good bacteria is low. An overgrowth of bad bacteria or yeast can flare up in the form of Candida or Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (known as SIBO) resulting in physical distress such as gas, bloating, sugar cravings, brain fog and food sensitivities. Replace these processed foods with natural carbohydrates from whole grains, fresh fruits and lots of crunchy vegetables.

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3. Supplement as Needed

After a heavy dose of antibiotics, supplementation is usually recommended to replenish the good bacteria quickly. Picking out a high quality probiotic is key, always do your research before purchasing or talk to a qualified nutrition professional for recommendations. One of the most important qualities to look for in a good probiotic is the number of different strains of bacteria it includes. Different strains of bacteria have slightly different functions and are found in different sections of the digestive tract, therefore supplements that contain multiple strains will be more effective overall than those brands containing a high concentration of just one or two strains. Some of the most well respected brands available for purchase at your local health food store include: • Renew Life Ultimate Flora Critical Care • Flora Udo’s Choice Adult Probiotics • Garden of Life Primal Defense Ultra

5. Sip on Bone Broth According to Chris Kressor, L.Ac, (http://tinyurl.com/ontm9g6) antibiotic use can damage the gut lining and digestive function due to the bacterial imbalance. “To soothe your digestive system, it’s a good idea to ramp up your consumption of bone broth and other glycine-rich foods while you’re on antibiotics, and continue to consume these foods after the treatment is finished to promote healing,� says Kressor. A traditional broth is slowly simmered for up to 48 hours and is full of vitamins, minerals, protein and healthy fat. Bone broth is cheap and easy to make at home, or try Kitchen Witch (http://www.

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ake Music Live! is a live and streaming concert series taking place in the Monterey Bay area at various venues. Aptos-based producer/ percussionist Steve Robertson has developed Make Music Live! in an effort to bring live concerts of Bay Area artists that perform styles of music outside of the mainstream pop genre to a strong base of fans that appreciate various forms of music. The series currently features the following 4 styles: Jazz, North Indian Classical, Sacred Sounds and World Groove. “Because my interests in music are quite varied,” Robertson said in a phone interview from San Rafael where he was attending a workshop with noted tabla player Zakir Hussain, “and I know a lot of great musicians, it’s a perfect venue to bring in artists from all kinds of genres that you are not likely to hear at your local club. The whole idea here is to make music live, with real people with beating hearts playing real instruments. That’s what this series is all about,” Robertson said. “It’s not about

Cyprian Consiglio putting down other types of music,” he said in a conversation about what’s being played on commercial radio these days, “but bringing forward some of the alternative styles that get left out of the music industry’s idea of what sells. We’ve got jazz, Indian classical, sacred sounds, and world groove, which is really wide open. I will include music from Brazil, Cuba, Morocco, Spain Africa, etc.” Starting Sunday, Aug. 2 with New York-based jazz vibraphonist-led Mark Sherman Quartet West, the series will continue through the month of August each successive Sunday. Aug. 9 is North Indian classical music with Sarod maestro Alam Khan, son of the legendary Sarod Page 19

Steve Robertson master Ali Akbar Khan; Aug. 16 has “Sacred Sounds, Universal Wisdom” with Prior of Big Sur’s New Camaldoli Hermitage and noted guitarist/songwriter Cyprian Consiglio; and the last of this series, on Aug. 30, world groove with flautist Deepak Ram and Friends. The concerts run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets will be $20 in advance and $22 day of concert. “There is a huge fan base out there for Indian classical music. By the wonders of technology, we can stream these concerts to music lovers all around the world,” Robertson explained. “And because we can do that, we can make it very affordable to subscribe to the series, just $15. That’s just $3.50 per concert. The viewers will get a three-tofive camera video shoot with very high quality audio. It’s going to be very high quality... not your average youtube viewing experience.” Make Music Live! comes straight from Robertson’s heart. As a professional working musician, band leader, producer and music teacher in the Santa Cruz area, he’s been active within a community of musicians who are first rate, and he would like to create a working environment and situation that will aid in all his colleagues being able to make a living with their music. Today’s world consists of online fund-raising options. For this project, he’s established a fund-raiser on a crowd funding website where interested folks can help make this project thrive and continue to develop with ongoing live concerts, live streaming and subscription streaming of archived events at www.indiegogo.com/ projects/make-music-live--5#/story. “We have nonprofit sponsorship from Fractured Atlas,” Robertson said about his business plan. “So we’re hoping to get some businesses, some music lovers or supporters of the arts to help support this project. We received a small grant to help get started with the first couple concerts. We are looking for local support as well as an International audience to help by

subscribing to this concert series.” Make Music Live! contributes interesting and unusual contributions from Bay Area and international musicians to the Monterey Bay’s live music scene. This series is intended to serve an informed listening audience that is looking for something beyond industry pop and rock which has becoming increasingly formulaic. Concerts will be streamed live for free and will be able for viewing

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tecting its funders and political viability instead of the American public,” says attorney Paul Beeber, NYSCOF President. Newsweek reports that scientists, who were assigned to review fluoridation research, are shocked at the lack of valid fluoridation-supporting evidence. Government agencies have a long history of minimizing reviews critical of fluoridation science. Dentist Bill Osmunson weighs in on how fluoridation research can and should be done here. http://tinyurl.com/qf72ply Fluoride supplements, first recommended based on the theory that fluoridation prevents tooth decay, unsurprisingly, also are mostly ineffective. In 2011, Cochrane “rated 10 trials as being at unclear risk of bias and one at high risk of bias, and therefore the trials provide weak evidence about the efficacy of fluoride supplements.” “Americans need to get special interest groups out of decisions made by public water suppliers and demand that fluoridation stop in their cities,” says Beeber. The 1945 human experiments (e.g. Newburgh/Kingston NY) which form the foundation for fluoridation are very poorly done, didn’t include adults or preschoolers and didn’t measure any brain, cancer, or other long-term effects. Planned to last 10 to 15 years, several were cut short for political reasons and before the permanent teeth of children born into the experiment had erupted. After 70 years of fluoridation, dental care is a national emergency is reported on the Huffington Post Recently, fluoridation has been linked to ADHD and hypothyroidism adding to a growng list of fluoride’s adverse effects See: http://www. FluorideAction.Net/issues/health Contact: Paul Beeber, JD (516) 4338882. nyscof@aol.com Or: Paul Connett, PhD, Executive Director, Fluoride Action Network (607) 217-5350 http:// www.FluorideAction.Net SOURCE: New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc. (NYSCOF)

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Mary Banister drives the Silva draft horses down the Fairway.

Returning To The Farm At The Santa Cruz County Fair “Returning to the Farm at the Santa Cruz County Fair” is the THEME for this year’s Fair. I am delighted to know that this is the Theme. WHY? Well, we are living in a most auspicious time. And, ‘getting back to a more self-reliant time’, is at least part of the answer to bring our own lives in to congruity with our beautiful planet Earth. It’s time to get back to growing our own foods, making our own probiotics (fermented foods like saurkraut, etc.), preparing our own cleaners that are toxic-free, to clean our homes; ourselves, etc. Connection Magazine has presented info about being self-reliant—self-resiliency. There are groups in our counties that are helping people to ‘get back to nature’ and ‘real-life living’. This magazine will continue to feature information to help us each get our lives in this kind of order. How perfect that we can each attend this year’s SC County Fair in Watsonville and see ‘how it is done’—getting back to the Farm; to nature. There are so many wonderful Exhibits educating us about the farm, nature, real-life living. Food, clothing, animals, races, contests and so much more. Allen Morgan from Santa Cruz Heirloom Seed will be there with heirloom plants that he has ‘started’ and will be gifting to many attendees. Allen Morgan and Gina Locatelli have a great, ongoing Column in out ‘Healthy Planet’ section called Heirloom Seeds. I hope that you are reading it each month (or, check it out and then you will be sure to read it!) It is one of the best Columns in the magazine. We are proud to feature Whiskey Hill Farms which is ‘a regenerative farm’. I can hardly wait for you to read that article and then to ‘stay-tuned’ to Connection Magazine to learn a lot more about this outstanding organic/ regenerative endeavor. Thank you to the many, many people who put weeks and weeks of work into our Santa Cruz County Fair each year. A special thanks from this magazine to each of you wonderful folks—to Gina Locatelli, Steve Stagnaro, Don Dietrich, Allen Morgan, the heads and teams for each aspect of the Fair and the amazing Volunteers. Thank you Pattie & Thom one and all!

by Gina Locatelli, Ag/Hort Department Chairman

The Santa Cruz County Fair not only returns us to the farm every year at fair time, but has activities throughout the year that remind us, educate us and inspire us to relive the self-reliant age where you made your own preserves, stitched your own clothes, shod your own horse, raised your own livestock and grew your own food. A simpler time, yes, but it was a lot of hard work by the sweat of your brow and by sheer ambition of the human spirit. With the help of many contributors to this piece, and my personal thanks to them, let’s take a walk and “Return to the Farm at the Santa Cruz County Fair!” The County Fair begins on Wednesday this year, which is new; therefore opening day will be on September 16th, continuing through Sunday, September 20th. There will be many attractions throughout the week, but for the purposes of this publication, we are going to stay close to the farm. Let’s introduce you to the Agriculture History Project, 2nd Saturday on the Farm, Yesterday’s Farm, the Agriculture/Horticulture Department, the Home Arts Department, the Handspun/Handwoven Department, Horse Show and Youth Organizations. They showcase talents of the past and help us to preserve these skills for the future, restoring us to the traditions of life on the farm.

The beautiful Codiga Center and Museum graces the Fairgrounds.

The Agriculture History Project “The Agriculture History Project has been producing an exhibit at the annual Santa Cruz County Fair each year since its inception thirty years ago. Our first year was a small 10’x10’ space in the Harvest Building where we were giving out samples of wheat to children and explaining how that wheat is used in daily life. The second year, we took half of the Harvest Building and created a wheat field with real wheat stubbles. A threshing machine was set up and belted to Ken McCrary’s steam engine from Big Creek Lumber. The third year, we started to

produce Yesterday’s Farm and have been building onto that ever since.” This is a quote from the CEO of the Agriculture History Project, John Kegebein. The mission of the Agriculture History Project (AHP) honors and promotes knowledge about agriculture on the Central California Coast, both past and present. AHP preserves, exhibits, collects and builds community awareness of the economic, cultural and ethnic aspects of agriculture in the area. AHP is a 501(c)(3) and was founded in 1986. Their doors were open in May, 2004. The mission of AHP is accomplished through exhibits and interactive activities that help visitors experience what daily life was like on farms and ranches on the Central Coast during the 1800’s through the early 1900’s. AHP founders believe that knowledge of history leads to better decisionmaking for the future. School groups and families from all over Santa Cruz County, and the United States for that matter, spend hours exploring the educational exhibits, historical archives and the agriculture research data available in the Codiga Center and Museum. This beautiful facility is located at the

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entrance to the Fairgrounds in Watsonville, California and it is certainly one of the crown jewels of the property.

Farm and opens its doors to showcase the museum, restoration barns and farm implements. Each day activities will be offered to help teach kids and adults all about what farming and ranching was like in the past. You’ll see chickens, rabbits, goats, sheep and the famed Clydesdale Draft Horses. The Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association will have their collections on display.

tors that prey on pests. Regenerative agriculture encompasses many different approaches such as: capturing rain water, top soil creation programs, building enhancing populations of microorganisms in the soil, utilizing advanced crop rotation programs and permaculture inter-crop design. These processes provide for continuous soil rejuvenation.

This wooden cow helps teach youngsters how it’s done.

2nd Saturday on the Farm Each month, AHP produces 2ND Saturday on the Farm. It is a family event that focuses on a particular aspect of agriculture. Visitors can participate in the regular activities of AHP plus those related to the day’s special focus. So far, over two-thousand five-hundred visitors are hosted each year.

Don’t miss the 4th Annual Strawberry Pie Eating Contest hosted by the Ag/Hort Department on Saturday night of the Fair. Dave Martone didn’t miss!

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Kids can learn to drive a tractor at the Fair. Unique interactive educational events that encourage fun include: wooden cow milking with a kid-sized cow with rubber teats; a kid-driven John Deere tractor retrofitted so anyone can learn to drive it; and currently under development is a stationary tractor with a computer screen you can drive down a crop row and see how well you are driving and handling the tractor. 2ND Saturday takes place monthly from 11 AM – 3 PM. Group tours can be arranged by appointment in advance by calling 831-7245898. What a great idea for schools and larger parties!

Expect new exhibitors and lots of innovative educational hands-on discovery and activities for youth and adults alike in this department. Besides the incredible giant pumpkins and hundreds of dish entries, several exhibitors will be featured. Newcomer this year is Whiskey Hill Farms and they plan to wow the crowd with a display that exemplifies their permaculture practices. The ever-popular Allen Morgan will return and plans to show “old time medicine” in the form of heirloom herbs and flowers. The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau will take center stage of the building to showcase their award winning exhibit. Monterey Mushrooms will be on hand and the County of Santa Cruz Mosquito and Vector Control plan to bring lots of bugs and interesting things to look at. California Rare Fruit Growers - Monterey Bay Chapter will take us for a walk in the past and display nearly twohundred rare heirloom apples grown right here in this area. Lakeside Organic Gardens, the Water Conservation Coalition of Santa Cruz, Second Harvest Food Bank, S. Martinelli and Company, Driscoll Strawberries, Frank Gallucci Labels and Grandpa’s Fudge will all join in the fun.

Allen Morgan with his Amish Paste Tomatoes at Whiskey Hill Farms.

Santa Cruz Heirloom Seed Returning this year by popular demand will be Allen Morgan, founder and steward of Santa Cruz Heirloom Seed and distributor for Seed Saver Exchange. His display will be about “old time medicine” and will include medicinal heirloom herbs and flowers and how they help the body, both internally and externally. This exhibit will be an education in self-health and warrants a visit. Allen will be selling his Seed Saver Exchange Seeds from the Amish country of Decorah, Iowa, so you, too, can grow your own healthful herbs and flowers. And, he will be giving away over 1,000 free lettuce starts to Fair patrons.

SCC Farm Bureau wins the Silver Medal at the State Fair.

Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau Come learn how to mill wheat and make bread at Claudia’s Kitchen.

Yesterday’s Farm Every day of the Fair, Yesterday’s Farm sponsors a parade through the fairgrounds and shows off an impressive collection of tractors. Seeing these beautiful tractors really brings you back in time, and it’s fun to see friends and volunteers driving them down the fairway. John Kegebein said, “This year we will be doing an exhibit on wheat, but this time we will be threshing the wheat just like it was done before the Industrial Revolution. Wheat will be threshed on a wood floor, cleaned and then ground into flour. At the end of the demonstration, Claudia Scott will bring out a loaf of bread made from the wheat that was ground the previous day and baked in Claudia’s Kitchen.” During the Fair, AHP presents Yesterday’s

Michael Wachtel, Co-founder and CEO and Jacob Freepons, Director of Operations of Whiskey Hill Farms with Allen Morgan (middle), Founder of Santa Cruz Heirloom Seed.

Whiskey Hill Farms This year there is an exciting new exhibitor in the Ag/Hort Department, Whiskey Hill Farms. This farm uses cutting-edge “regenerative agriculture practices” to produce nutrient-dense foods and medicinal crops year round. They are partnered with Blume Distillation, a clean energy alcohol-fuel bio-refinery in Watsonville, California. Their regenerative processes go beyond growing organically or sustainably. They build beneficial habitats into their family operation, which attract helpful insects and other preda-

about the Santa Cruz County Fair. As a resident of the area, he has enjoyed the Fair for most of his life. Each year he oversees the assembly of an exhibit so he can share information about mushrooms and show the public the wonderful products that Monterey Mushrooms produces. Monterey Mushrooms, operated from Royal Oaks, California dedicates itself to providing quality mushrooms for not only our community, but for communities around the world. Established in 1971, it is a second generation family-owned and operated agriculture business that has a passion for excellence. Monterey Mushrooms is the country’s largest and only national marketer of fresh mushrooms, while providing high quality products for supermarkets, foodservice and ingredient manufacture operations.

While using the Santa Cruz County Fair theme, “Country Nights and Carnival Lights,” the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau exhibit won the Silver Medal at the State Fair. They will be transporting the award winning display to Watsonville for our September Fair where it will take center stage in the Harvest Building. Congratulations, Farm Bureau!

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Monterey Mushrooms Matt Fuller, Quality Assurance Manager for Monterey Mushrooms, feels very deeply

Scarcely seen heirloom apples will be displayed by the Rare Fruit Growers.

California Rare Fruit Growers California Rare Fruit Growers - Monterey Bay Chapter is a group of individuals interested in fostering scientific interest, education and research and preservation of rare fruits, leaves, stems, roots and edible seeds that are not commonly grown commercially - for the benefit of the public rather than commercial interests. Two-hundred labeled rare heirloom apples will be on display in the Harvest Building this year, and you will be impressed. Some varieties date back centuries, and there will be names that you have never heard of or even known existed. Bring your note pad to this presentation because you will want to remember what you saw!

Dick Peixoto overseeing one of his many crops in Watsonville.

Lakeside Organic Gardens The Peixoto family began farming in the Pajaro Valley in the late 1800’s and perfected conventional growing throughout the 1900’s. As their passions for harvesting the riches of the soil grew and evolved, the family made a committed decision to convert all their farms to 100% organic. Dick Peixoto and his extended family started packing organic vegetables with the Lakeside Organic Gardens label in 1996. This is an excerpt from the Lakeside web site. Come and see the Lakeside Organic Gardens exhibit at the Fair. Their display includes dozens of nutrient rich greens, root crops, cruciferous produce and vine crops. It is pure produce beauty to the eye! Much of what is provided for the public in the way of samples during the Fair, is donated by the Peixoto Family and Lakeside Organic Gardens. We are truly grateful. Continues on Next Page

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Jam display from Home Arts from the 2014 Fair.

Home Arts Department “We are looking forward to increased entries this year and will have demonstration tables each day of the Fair including woodcarving, rug braiding, knitting and crocheting as well as quilting,” says Home Arts Department Co-Chairman, Eileen Maxinoski. The demonstrations will take place all day each day of the Fair and are presented by community volunteers that are experts in their field. So please feel free to walk in with questions for them; they are more than willing to help. And, they come back to the Fair each year not only to teach and interact with the visitors, but because it is important to them that their craft stays part of our culture – keeping the past alive. From preserves, cakes, cookies, breads, teas, pickled goods, folk art, knitting, crocheting, quilting, mosaic art, rug making, woodworking, ceramics, sculpture, recycled art, and scores more, the Home Arts Department has it all. Come and see the local talent and get inspired to discover a new - old talent! The department will feature daily contests as well, including finding the best: decorated terra cotta pot, giant cookie, berry jam, ugly cake, berry pie, salsa and tamale.

Department Chairman, Cathy Walls demonstrates in the Handspun/ Handwoven Department.

Handspun / Handwoven Department In the past, if you wanted a scarf, sweater or special blanket, it was up to mom and daughter

to know the craft of creating them. You, too, can discover this skill. Come and learn about spinning, weaving and felting from the Handspun/ Handwoven Department, which will be ready and waiting for you each day of the fair from opening until 5 PM. They will be located on the lawn behind the Codiga Center and Museum. Spinners and weavers will set up shop to show visitors how it’s done! Ask Department Chairman, Cathy Walls, about classes and contacts and she will be more than happy to help you. This year on Saturday the Wheels And Spindles Creative Art Racing, also known as WASCAR (no not NASCAR!) will coincide with Spin in Public Day. What a hoot! Come out and see what the races are all about and try spinning for yourself. Little spindles will be available so you can get involved. Entries from this department will be on display inside the Codiga Center and Museum.

horse show events throughout the year. Come and see the daily events during the Fair - there are so many fun things to watch and some include: ranch sporting, ranch sporting with cattle, the Charro Show, ranch horse versatility show, jackpot cutting, registered classic Shetland pony show, roping, hunter-jumper, and 4-H/FFA show, to name a few. So much entertainment!

project in order to show the public that the 4-H is not all cows, plows and sows,” says Department Chairman, Joan Favero. And, look forward to some entertainment, as the Scotts Valley Club plans to play their music throughout the Fair.

Fair Board President, Don Dietrich. Scotts Valley Club presents their “Feed Store.”

Youth Organizations This little cowgirl looks like she is having a great time!

Horse Show The Petersen property was purchased in 1941 and was destined to become the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. But the first Fair opened on October 16, 1941 and was held in Folger’s Skating Rink, near the plaza at the center of Watsonville. There were farm exhibits and all kinds of activities, hand-crafted goods, bountiful food products and a horse show and entertainment. That same year, the attack on Pearl Harbor threw us into war and it wasn’t until 1944 that the Fair began again. In 1973, Frank Alden, former Board President of the Fair, was quoted as saying, “We should promote and cater to horse shows because it involves less headaches and more revenues.” That year, thirty horse shows were slated for the coming year. Today, this history lives on as the Santa Cruz County Fair works diligently to expand

Less than twenty years ago, Youth Organizations used to be known as the 4-H Department at the Santa Cruz County Fair; some of you will remember that. The foundations of 4-H began in 1902 thanks to numerous people located in different parts of the United States. Its purpose has been to encourage practical hands-on learning in order to make public school education more connected to rural life. And, it has become the largest youth development organization in the nation. Today, we have moved so far away from this connection. That’s why it is such a great idea to come to the Fair and visit Youth Organizations and see how they have preserved the link for youth to country life through 4-H Clubs, Future Farmers of America (FFA), Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, the Boys & Girls Club and more. In the past, Soquel, Felton, Boulder Creek, Aromas, Scotts Valley and Corralitos, have all had 4-H booths. Youth entrants submit canning, produce, hand-made goods, woodworking, welding, electrical work, drawings and paintings, photography and so much more. “Each Club will be doing a carnival idea pertaining to a 4-H

Santa Cruz County Fair Hours Wednesday– Friday: 12 Noon – 11:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Please visit us at www.santacruzcountyfair.com. Learn what you can enter in a given department and how to do it; what volunteer opportunities are available; ticket prices; how to buy tickets; and, about general contests. Or feel free to call the office at 831-724-5671 or 831-724-5672.

Acknowledgements There are literally thousands of community spirited individuals that grace us each year as Volunteers. Each person that lends a hand to the Fair offers support that would not otherwise be available, and they are truly appreciated. This is a Volunteer-run Fair and hats off to this community for its philanthropic spirit of openhandedness! Next, many thanks to our dedicated and civic-minded Fair Manager, David Kegebein. He is not only a masterful fiscal organizer, but he has expertise in infrastructure development and strategic planning. We are also very grateful for the Board of Directors which include: Don Dietrich (Pres.), Loretta Estrada, Jody Belgard, Stuart Yamamoto, Stephanie Fontana, Eric Hammer, Bill Barton, Tony Campos and the late, Bruce Oneto. There are roughly twenty Chairman that are responsible for the management and operation of a department during the Fair, and they are: Gina Locatelli, Ken and Mitsuno Baurmeistere, Donna Giubbini, Sandy D’Amato, Francisco Diaz, Cathy Walls, Gina and Dave Daniels, Monica Ryan, Eileen Maxinoski, Margie LynchFreshner, Travis Mahoney, Karen Williams, Mike Van Dierendonck, Gary Stubblefield, Dawn White, Joan and Bart Favero, Joe Moreno, Kathy Edwards, Frank Leonard, Jo Gene Vega, Terry Reeder, Brian and Shelly Laschkewitsch and Lynne Grossi.

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by Christopher Love body needs, I would be consumhances are, if you read ing hundreds of different products the Connection Magadaily. zine, you are interUltimately, I have come to ested in the subject of the conclusion that supplemenpersonal health. The tation is not the end-all-solution field of health is vast and taking I am looking for. Please do not on a holistic commitment to self misunderstand me, I am not saycare may be a daunting, perhaps ing supplementation is wrong, even an overwhelming endeavor. there are many cases for which This month, I would like to supplementation is the perfect Christopher Love solution. begin an exploration for optimal health from a practical standpoint, In general, as a people, I based on my own personal experience. believe we have given far too much authority Let’s begin with food and nutrition. Have over our own health away to people, institutions you heard the saying, “You are what you eat?” and ideologies that are outside ourselves, who Well, another way to put it is, “You are what you may or may not have our best interest in mind. don’t eliminate or poop!” Everything that the body Health care professionals often disagree about extracts from the substances you put into it, make diets and, for example, we can easily see major up the composition of the body you have. differences in philosophy between Chinese The presence or lack of certain elements Medicine and Indian Ayurveda. in our bodies has a great deal to do with the Many leaders in the field of health have healthy (normal) operation of cellular activity. emerged and books have been written offering us With this in mind, what we put into our body is philosophies to follow. In addition, some ancient of utmost importance in our desire for reaching health technologies have been rediscovered that and maintaining optimal health. have been followed for centuries in different parts I spent several years learning and practicof the world. I wondered where to begin, what ing in the field of nutritional consultation. I have diet to follow, who is correct, and what would be no interest in this subject as a career, the immer- right for me. sion in the field was my way of learning for myself It was all so confusing I decided to start what is important for me to focus on in regard to at zero, that is, I eliminated all animal products, my body’s health. wheat and refined sugars. I also eliminated hyOne thing I found is that many people drogenated oils and processed foods of any kind doing research in this field are focused on one as well as I began eating a diet that consisted of particular aspect or another of how to create the at least 50% raw, uncooked foods. necessary conditions for healthy cellular activities Over a period of time, with this simple diet to take place. This has given us a vast myriad as my foundation, I began adding in new foods, of theories and philosophies about the subject. and removing them as well as trying different Studies have revealed truths about cellular activ- supplements. My body had varied responses to ity, often identifying some necessary components my experimental diet, in time, I discovered for (i.e. minerals, vitamins, chemicals and etc.) that myself what diet and what supplements give my are necessary for optimal cellular activity and well body what it needs to be healthy and vibrant. being. Through this data alone, we can be left I have come to believe that our bodies are with the idea that we need handfuls of suppleintelligent and if we give them a chance they will ments in order to supply our bodies needs. teach us what they need. It is not lost on me that as the food we More about how you can learn what your eat becomes less nutrient rich, the nutritional body needs and my amazing journey of diet and supplement aisle in our local food store seems to nutrition in next month’s article. expand. This does not mean that supplementaChristopher Love is an educator and medition is the best answer to our situation. If I were tation instructor who welcomes correspondence to take supplements for everything I believe my at Love@DevotionalLiving.org.

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by Tamara Lynn Scott e are all familiar with Global Warming, but most don’t know that the leading cause, more than all the Co2 from our industrial sources, transportation and all other man-made sources combined, is methane gas, 30 times more deadly than Co2, and our animal diets the main cause, not only of global warming, which is causing the die off of Plankton, our leading source of oxygen production , but also the collapse of all life on earth due to destruction of habitat, and almost 8 billion humans killing everything that lives.

We are loosing more than 100 species a day just in the rainforests, where half the trees are gone now to create pasture for cows, and we’re losing close to 200 species worldwide. This is an unprecedented crises caused by human activity.

Unless we “Return to Eden “, and use “the fruits of the trees” and other growing plant-based foods which are alive with vital force, unlike the dead, decaying, disease causing flesh we have grown into the bad habit of consuming, 95% of all life on earth is now in the process of collapse. Humans are causing this eve of destruction that some scientists have already called beyond the point of repair. We cannot give up on our world and must enlighten, educate, inform, and change our destructive killing into constructive create.

There is only one diet environmentally sustainable: Vegan.

To this purpose, I am organizing the only non-violent, plant based potluck in the Santa Cruz Mountains at Saint Michael’s Community Hall on

First Friday’s 11:30 am. RSVP at (831) 338-3544 or join our email list by sending a request to TamaraLynnScott@ gmail.com Tamara Lynn Scott has been an environmentalist my entire life, and award winning public speaker for the past 40 years. I compose music and vocals to awaken the spirit and have recorded with Capital Records, Paramount, with more than 500 compositions, some recorded by other artists, such as Frank Sinatra. As a producer of multimedia, staging, performance, and original music, I have traveled the world, and produced, staged, and performed media for many of the leading companies in the world. One of the leading independent producers of media in Santa Cruz, I have more than 600 thirty minute segments which have aired locally on Cable 27, won awards in the International Environmental Film Festivals for 10 years on my environmental segments, and actively volunteer to reduce hunger and food waste, with many in the local community. I’ve received many awards in art, public speaking, won the New Millennium Poetry contest for “ Phoenix Arise”—a monument located on the Point in Palo Alto, Salon.com’s Inaugural Address award for Epic “Poem to the People”, and have been invited to speak at the Capital in Sacramento, and in Washington. Most of my work is available to view on-line. Tamara Lynn Scott, Scott Com, http:// TamaraLynnScottBroadcasts.blogspot.com Broadcast Cable Series: Cable 27—Santa Cruz, California, Tuesday and Friday evenings, 5:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:30 p.m., Nationwide on Public Access Cable

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WORLD CONFLICT

by John Voris here is so much going on in our world today that is dark and scary. How can we carry on? Because we must carry on. We must still be motivated to live, to love, and to be present in life despite all that is going on around us. When the Beatles sang, “All You Need is Love,â€? in the summer of 1967, America was protesting the Vietnam War, struggling with UDFLDO VWULIH ZRPHQ¡V ULJKWV DQG PDQ\ RWKHU social issues. While the Beatles wrote the song believing that love was missing, they were actually looking into the eyes of love disguised as anger, hate, fear, envy, greed and many other destructive aspects of the human potential. This is our mistake. We may think that the answer is love, but it is our differing interpretaWLRQV RI ORYH WKDW HQG XS FDXVLQJ FRQĂ LFW DQG even creating what we might call evil. Self-love, the love of family, the love of religion, the love of humanity, the love of animals, the love of the earth, and other loves together, VHW WKH VWDJH IRU FRQĂ LFWLQJ YLHZV ,PDJLQH WKDW HYHU\ SHUVRQ RQ (DUWK LV Ă€OOHG with love each morning. That would mean every person begins each day wanting to do the right thing, be a good person, contribute to the happiness of others and, manifest a positive character through our accomplishments. Since each person is dedicated to doing ZKDW LV ULJKW DQG JRRG DQG ZH KDYH FRQĂ LFWLQJ interpretations of what truly is right and good, battles ensue. Evil, therefore, is born when two interpretations of what is love, right and good come in contact. Evil is a catalytic result of two opposing views of what is good. So, how do we carry on in the face of the inevitable evil that is created from opposing views of good? I posit that the answer lies in understanding each other, and the differing perspectives that we

have. Only then can we begin to unify a non-combative view of what love truly is, and in so doing, create clear communication and ultimately peace. We can begin by recognizing that we each have within us four archetypes. According to Angeles Arrien Ph.D., ancient Shamans around the world recognized four aspects to human nature. These four are represented by the archetypes of Warrior, Healer, Teacher and Visionary. The Warrior is our Power, the Healer is driven by Love, and the Teacher absorbs Wisdom. The Visionary has the dual capability of seeing the present and being able to generate a reasonable vision of the future. A modern YLHZ RI WKH 9LVLRQDU\¡V WDOHQWV H[WHQGV EH\RQG vision and embraces an intuitive understanding of Fairness or Justice. :H DUH DOO GHGLFDWHG WR GHIHQG DQG H[SUHVV each of these 4 Universal Archetypes, and yet each of us has a dominant archetype. Every individual is predominantly one of the four—Warrior, Healer, Teacher, or Visionary. Each also has a different view of what is right and good and that will not change. What can change is for each of us to recognize the unique perspective of other archetypes. In this way, maybe in the future, the words “All you need is Loveâ€? will have a singular interpretation that will unify all of humanity. John Voris has worked with over a thousand people helping them discover their Authentic Identity and Life Purpose. He invented a ground-breaking approach to personal inquiry WKDW UHYHDOV D SHUVRQ¡V WUXH PRWLYDWLRQ DQG PHWDphysical design. John maintains a consulting practice at 26362 Carmel Rancho Lane in Carmel, California offering Readings to individuals and coaches to use with their clients. Call (888) 994-4544 or visit his website at: www.johnvoris. com for more information or to book a reading.

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It’s hard to put spirit into words, but basically, people feel more connected to life itself. Expressing your gratitude to the plants will begin to bring the laws of nature inside you back into balance. You may already talk to the plants in your garden or the trees when walking in the forest—the plants are listening to you. Thank them for the joy they bring to your life. Thank the plants for the nourishment they provide you and for giving their life to sustain you. Offer them tobacco as a gift of gratitude in exchange for what they give you. When you eat, thank each plant and animal being by name. This simple act can have a huge effect on the web of relationships in life. Deepening our relationships through gratitude brings balance to the world. But, where would the plants be without the rain and the sun? Contact Megan at (831) 5885424 or megan@windandwaterblessings.com. Megan Montero is a Feng Shui Consultant, a Plant Spirit Medicine Healer, and a Granicera in the Nahua indigenous tradition of Mexico. She has been practicing Feng Shui in Santa Cruz since 2007 and offers consultations in the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay areas and by phone. She practices Plant Spirit Medicine at her office in Santa Cruz. Learn more about Megan’s services at www. windandwaterblessings.com. Stay in touch by signing up online for Megan’s Cycles of Chi newsletter.

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Strawberry-Coconut Gelato

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What do you think of this plant-based dessert? You can respond on this blog below. (Thank you for letting them know that you read this in Connection Magazine!) http://foodrevolution.org/blog/plantbased-recipe-strawberry-coconut-gelato/ http://tinyurl.com/o695g7u Thank you to the Food Revolution Network (Ocean & John Robbins) for this recipe and their work to help educate us all!

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Genetic Scientists Call for Government Regulation of Genome Editing Before It’s Too Late by Ethan A. Huff, staff writer Genetic hackers eager to open the floodgates to genetic engineering 2.0 are being met with resistance by level-headed scientists who recognize that new efforts to push genome editing, or the recreation of entire species at the genetic level, represent an irreversible threat to life on this planet. In a paper appearing in Science, these scientists have issued a call for strict regulation of the new technology, which they say could lead to massive “ecological mayhem.” Think of it as genetic modification on steroids -- tampering with the very blueprints of the genomic structure in order to force certain gene expressions that would not normally occur. It is known officially as “gene drive,” and advocates say it has the potential to eliminate infectious diseases like malaria and dengue fever, assuming that the right genes are “driven” into mosquito species to stop their spread. In theory, it might sound like a simple way to address many of the problems faced by modern humanity. But driving genes artificially in order to achieve a specific end -- in the case of malaria and dengue fever, blocking the genetic processes that allow for their spread -- could have unintended consequences that affect entire ecosystems, resulting in a cascade of changes that may be irreversible. “Gene drive involves stimulating biased inheritance of particular genes to alter entire populations of organisms,” explains a background of the technology published by Science.

“It was first proposed more than a decade ago, and researchers have been developing gene drive approaches to alter mosquitoes to slow the spread of malaria and dengue fever.” With GMOs currently failing, chemical companies aim to further modify nature using gene drive technology Another potential use for gene drive is to further alter GM crops to withstand sprayings of harsh pesticides and herbicides. These chemicals have created an epidemic of highly-resistant pests and weeds that no longer respond to their use, and the chemical industry is desperately seeking new ways to maintain and expand its monopoly over nature. “The technology has... been contemplated as a way to spread genes that would make weeds more susceptible to herbicides like RoundUp,” explains a report by Technology Review. “Ironically, some weeds have become resistant to the chemical because it is sprayed heavily on crops that had themselves been genetically engineered to resist the spray.” Like existing GMOs, gene drive does not and cannot exist in a vacuum. Changes made to one species at the genetic level will naturally affect other species, leading to what Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) political scientist Kenneth Oye says are “environmental and security challenges.” He and others have put forth valid concerns about the actual consequences of gene drive technology when applied to nature as opposed to what is assumed about it theoretically.

“The fear is that the gene drives might run amok and affect wild populations of plants, animals, or insects,” adds Technology Review. “The faster an organism reproduces, the quicker a gene could spread. Any gene variants given an artificial boost could eliminate other versions of those genes, whose potential evolutionary importance scientists have no idea of. Also, the technology could be used to create weapons that destroy agricultural crops or create super pests.” So how can we prevent such a scenario from becoming a reality? Scientists privy to advancements within the field, and how quickly they are progressing, suggest immediate intervention by governments on behalf of the public interest. They also urge more public participation in assessments of safety, both environmental and human. “For emerging technologies that affect the global commons, concepts and applications should be published in advance of construction, testing, and release,” wrote the scientists. “This lead time enables public discussion of environmental and security concerns, research into areas of uncertainty, and development and testing of safety features.” Sources for this article include: http://www.gmwatch.org http://www.technologyreview.com http://www.truthdig.com http://news.sciencemag.org http://science.naturalnews.com

Nagalase Molecule Injected Into Humans Via Vaccines... Spurs Tumor Growth... Continued from Page 10 the body either virally or directly through vaccines. “This is such incredibly damning information to the entire medical profession and the immunological profession and those folks that [sic] are producing immunizations, that apparently they didn’t want these guys around,” Dr. Broer said. “I’m not saying what happened to these guys, I’m just saying they’re not on this planet anymore.” Doctor compares cancer-causing nagalase to stealth bomber Nagalese blocks the GC protein from attaching itself to vitamin D, thus preventing the immune system from doing its job and therefore causing cancer and other serious diseases. Without an active immune system, cancer and viral infections can spread rapidly. Remarkably, there’s a significant amount of research available on nagalase and the GcMAF protein. Citing a chapter from The GcMAF Book by Dr. Tim Smith, MD, Dr. Broer said: Nagalase is like a stealth bomber, the nagalase enzyme synthesized in

or released from cancer cells or a virus particle pinpoints the GcMAF protein facilities on the surface of your T and B lymphocytes and simply wipes them out with an incredibly precise bomb. How precise? Nagalase locates and attacks one specific two-electron bond located only at the 420th amino acid position on a huge protein molecule, one of tens of thousands of proteins, each containing millions of electrons. This is like selectively taking out a park bench in a major city from 6,000 miles away. More astonishingly, if that is possible, nagalase never misses its target, so there is no collateral damage. Nagalase is being found in super high concentrations in autistic children Dr. Bradstreet and his colleagues also learned that the nagalase protein was not present in children at birth but was somehow introduced into autistic children, they felt, during the immunization process. Before his death, Dr. Bradstreet treated 1,100 patients with GcMAF with an 85 percent response rate – something that was deemed impos-

sible by the medical community. After reintroducing GcMAF (which had been blocked by nagalase), 15 percent of Bradstreet’s autistic patients were no longer autistic, as all of their symptoms were completely eradicated. Since 1990, 59 research papers have been published on the healing effects of GcMAF, 20 of which pertain to the treatment of cancer. Research suggests that GcMAF can also cure or effectively treat Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as reduce cancerous breast, prostrate and kidney tumors. Stay tuned as Natural News continues to uncover more on this investigation. Sources: http://www.blogtalkradio.com http://fortune.com http://www.naturalnews.com http://www.naturalnews.com http://www.washingtonpost.com http://www.vaccinetruth.org http://www.naturalnews.com http://thefreethoughtproject.com http://www.timsmithmd.com

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feel the same is about to happen today in the ith the rapid changes in tech- very near future. It will not just be housing that nological advancements, gets new discernment, but perhaps all features we are seeing disruptive of life that surround home and family. Emergchanges in many industries. ing ideas spread instantly now, which brings the The new way of providing real possibility of quick and meaningful change. solutions and services is in flux for nearly every Education is forming many new branches that are area of production and social interaction. With very different than past methods of memorizing and regurgitating information. the driverless car, graphene, Great possibilities abound and nano technology on when design thinking is the horizon - it seems coupled with the new tools many more areas of life and technologies of our are about to change. time. The technology We are paddling to and environment are the waves with fertile for a new the innovation of breed of humans the portable self who truly realize their sustainable dome freedom and abilities to home - which is now control the future. forming it’s final feaOur dome design tures. We are taking full advantage of the advancements in computing, is being developed at the Fremont MakerSpace cameras, solar, sensors, and widespread internet in Northern California. Here we are refining the magnetic triangle dome panels to incorpoconnections to create a smart dome home. Our plan is to disrupt the current notion rate functionality that will allow for real time of housing and communities by abandoning monitoring and control of light, sound, water, perspectives that make our current system seem moisture, ventilation, camera views, and autoreasonable. We see it as being a similar situation mated aquaponic gardens. We are preparing beta as the introduction of the telegraph, airplane, projects that will launch this year in California, automobile or the birth of the internet. At a so- Colorado, and Hawaii to start. We believe that as folks witness the possibilities, cial level it could be seen as the many more will join in this real advent of the idea of equal rights life manifestation of change. for all people. There was a time We no longer use bloodwhen this seemed absurd, but now letting as a medical procedure or commonly accepted as a moral carriages for transportation. In standard. We hope to witness words we no longer accept slavan expansion of this standard by ery and usury. We believe our showing the changes in lifestyle actions will soon coincide with and relationships as people are our intuition and instinct. The no longer forced to give their grid system that pits humans in life energy and focus to the basic competition with each other will needs of life. Energy will shift to eventually be discredited. Truth true engagement with ones family always wins. We are preparing and community instead of being for that day with a smart dome used to further entrench a system Aaron Carvajal home and community solution that is destroying earth’s natural that will fit nicely into the future we foresee. systems and robbing our children’s future. Before many innovations became wide- See how we are taking action today by visiting spread, they were viewed as novelties that could future at futureofthefree.com and e-mail us at never take hold and really change the world. We connect@futureofthefree.com.

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The House Passed the DARK Act!

by Pamm Larry Sad to say but it’s true—the House just recently passed the DARK act. The vote sounds like a pretty large margin (275-150), but we actually did better than we thought we might. Most of California’s democrats voted No. Next steps? The Senate. We hear that it’ll go there after summer recess in September. The good news is that both our Senators are on board with us. We aren’t worried at all about Senator Boxer, but we need to be sure that Feinstein does not flip. It would be really great if, instead, she becomes a lobbyist for us, convincing other Senators that voting this bad law down is what their constituents want. The Senate does not yet have a sister bill yet so the thing we are concerned about the most is that they will sneak in amendments in an ‘Appropriations’ or other “must pass” bill as they cannot get the support for it directly.

So, what can we do in the meantime?

• Reach out to your friends, family & folks in other states. We need to make sure this stops in the House and they need to educate their Senators NOW. • Continue voting with your forks. • “Spank” your Rep or thank your Rep depending on their vote. Be vocal. • Educate those around you. They can vote in laws all they want, but if we aren’t buying the GMOs, they’ll continue to flee the market. • Give yourselves a huge pat on the back for trying! We will keep in touch with developments. TPP and the other trade agreements will be amping up in early fall or earlier (beware). Let’s hope that we are able to stop that one! Take care and thanks to you all for all you did and do to help ensure a future that includes food justice & safety for all! Pamm Larry, LabelGMOs http://www.labelgmos.org/ LabelGMOs California’s Grassroots · United States

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Whiskey Hill Farms will have an exhibit at the Santa Cruz County Fair starting Wednesday, September 16th through Sunday, the 20th. Come learn about their innovative permaculture practices that produce optimal crops while rejuvenating the earth. They will be located in the Harvest Building in the Agriculture/Horticulture Department; just look for the giant pumpkins and you are in the right place!

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Permaculture design employs cohol Can Be a Gas, which happens to the use of terracing and swales (ditchbe a national best seller. As a new operation located at ing the uphill side of the terrace that the old Kato Nursery on Calabasas catches rain water), the efficient exRoad, Whiskey Hill Farms is dedi- ercise of irrigating by using drip tape cated to outreach and fostering good and other water saving techniques by relations in the community. They have planting canopy crops like squash, invited their neighbors to tour the cucumber and eggplant to provide property and attend a special catered shade for pepper plants, and by plantdinner - and they continue to host on- ing beets, carrots, basil and cilantro going tours and in the shade of trellised tomatoes. events. Last Oc- Growing plants together in this way is tober, they grew an example of how permaculture utia pumpkin for lizes diverse and beneficial symbiotic each student at relationships. This system is used by founder Calabasas Elementary School. and steward of Santa Cruz Heirloom They are also Seed, Allen Morgan. He has been wo r k i n g w i t h providing Whiskey Hill Farms with students from his Amish Heirloom Tomatoes, rare the University Rocoto Peppers, succulent broadleaf of California at Red Russian Kale and his very own Santa Cruz in pure and uncorrupted Inca Gold Corn conjunction with from the Amazon. Connections like the Calabasas El- Allen are essential to Whiskey Hill Michael Wachtel, Co-founder and CEO and Jacob ementary School Farms so they can continue to provide Freepons, Director of Operations of Whiskey Hill parents in order consumers with the most nutritional Farms with Allen Morgan (middle), Founder of to help launch a produce available and have a competiSanta Cruz Heirloom Seed. student garden. tive advantage in the market. AccordRegenerative agriculture goes This September, Whiskey Hill Farms ing to Allen, “It is important to nurture beyond growing organically or sus- will be an exhibitor at the Santa Cruz and circulate seeds like this so they tainably. According to Whiskey Hill County Fair in the Agriculture/Hor- are not lost for future generations.” Farms, sustainable agriculture is a ticulture Department, which can be Allen will have a booth at the County Fair this year as well and will be concept that infers that you are “mainlocated next to the Whiskey Hill taining the status quo,” which in the Farms exhibit. end depletes the earth. This is why they So far, Whiskey Hill Farm’s are pioneering regenerative agriculture crops include turmeric, ginger, using permaculture practices. heirloom tomatoes, bell and hot Whiskey Hill Farms builds peppers, Rocoto Peppers, kale and beneficial habitats into their family heirloom varieties of corn, salad operation, which attract helpful insects greens and indigo (which is a plantand other preditors that prey on pests. based non-toxic vivid blue garment Regenerative agriculture encompasses dye being grown in collaboration many different approaches such as: Allen Morgan with his Amish with the Fibershed Project, http:// capturing rain water, doing top soil Paste Tomatoes at Whiskey Hill tinyurl.com/nbwadzm). Their salad creation programs, building enhancing Farms in Watsonville, California. greens are being served just minpopulations of micro-organisms in the soil, utilizing advanced crop rotation found in the Harvest Building, and utes away at the Watsonville Airport programs and permaculture inter-crop they plan to wow fairgoers with their restaurant, Ella’s at the Airport. “Closing the loop and keepdesign. This process provides for con- display. Chief Executive Officer, Mi- ing our food right here at home in tinuous soil rejuvenation. “Permaculture is the art and chael Wachtel, says, “We want to grow the community where we are from is science of integrated ecological design the best food, offer right livelihoods essential to our philosophy. We have for human habitats. Its goal is to intel- for our employees, and embody a been in discussion with local cafes and ligently design systems that provide model of farming that yields a net restaurants who are craving access to abundance for human needs, in an profit to the planet, while providing hyper-local produce grown in a way inherently elegant way, that exceed all meaningful, enlivening, and profitable that cares for people and our planet,” definitions of sustainability, i.e. regen- work for people. And there is so much says Wachtel. erating planetary systems damaged in to learn from all the local growers Whiskey Hill Farms chose their name the past, while establishing ongoing and we want to tap into that wealth of in an attempt to tie back into the bootregenerative use patterns benefiting all knowledge. I am learning the history legging history of the very hill where species.” This articulate quote is from of agriculture in the Pajaro Valley and their farm is located today on the north David Blume, co-founder of Whiskey I am proud to be a part of it. Our goal side of Watsonville in the Corralitos Hill Farms, founder and owner of at Whiskey Hill Farms is to pioneer the foothills. Facebook: http://tinyurl. com/oyr2qhx Office: 831-722-4455 Blume Distillation, and author of Al- concept of regenerative farming.”

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Heirloom Plants and Your Health by Gina Locatelli and Allen Morgan

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A medley of heirloom medicinal herbs and flowers from a local garden. Photo by Allen Morgan In Part 1, we defined what an herb is, provided you with reference material to encourage your self-reliance, and introduced eight heirloom herbs and flowers with a brief description about their healthful and medicinal values. In this Part 2, we will expand on what the internal values of our featured heirloom herbs and flowers are. Our sincere thanks to Marcie Hughes, CMT, RCST, registered nutritional consultant/healer and intuitive guide, for her enthusiastic support and assistance with this piece. She has a passion for healing with food and herbs and has helped many people regain health and wellness through diet and lifestyle change. In September, Part 3 will examine the external healing abilities of the eight herbs and flowers. Please enjoy! (By the time Part 3 is in print, Allen Morgan will have a booth at the Santa Cruz County Fair featuring these eight herbs and flowers so you can come in and see them first hand, and buy some seeds!) use. The only way to get the benefit also act as a prevention or is great for Oregano Oregano is a particularly help- from it internally is when it is used in after treatment when there is the threat ful herb for the respiratory system to homeopathic form. In this form, it has of recurrence. Pansy fight ear, nose and throat infections. a long history of being effective with The pansy is a curative for the A couple of drops of oregano oil in treating seasickness. Researching the a diffuser or vaporizer can help with internal uses of arnica reflected many respiratory system. Use the entire a stuffy nose. Additionally, it works testimonials of people that remarked aerial part of the plant when it blooms to suppress inflammatory mediators at its pain relieving power. Either after in the summer. Mucilage can be found and cancer cell production. Oregano childbirth or major surgery, several in this plant in a high proportion giving it anti-inflammatory and emollient is also a powerful aid to keep your properties suitable for treating lung indigestive system healthy because of FREE B12 flammation andwith ulcers.purchase The properties its anti-fungal and anti-viral properof the pansy are suitable for treating ties. It’s thought to be helpful for of bronchitis because its mucilaginous gastrointestinal issues. Oregano oil Meyers - $99.00 fiber helps Cocktail remove secretions, reduces is more powerful than the dried herb, inflammation and soothes irritation in but the dried herb still contains many the throat. Infuse one spoonful of the powerful health benefits. You can use plant in one cup of water, three times oregano as a delicious flavoring for a day. The pansy has great value as meat dishes, vegetables and salads. an antitussive (cough suppressant) The oil of oregano can be used as an Arnica variety known as because of its richness in mucilage; it aromatic essential oil or as a mediciArnica Montana. soothes and calms irritated throats and nal. Simply put a dash behind your ear helps treat coughs. and a dash on your neck if you feel a stated that they benefited from this as Marigolds cold coming on. an alternative to typically administered Marigolds, also known as capain relief. It has seldom been used lendula officinalis, is very healing to Parsley Parsley is healing to the urinary internally because of its irritant effect the digestive system which includes tract, bladder, and liver. Parsley’s on the stomach. Arnica contains the the liver, gall bladder, intestines and healing magic can be found in two substance helenalin, which is toxic stomach. The marigold can be juiced compounds, myristicin and apiol. in large amounts. The roots contain from fresh flowers and leaves or made They help increase the flow of urine. derivatives of thymol, which is one into a tea using the dried flowers. The And passing more urine helps remove of a group of naturally occurring tea purifies the blood while it is acting infection-causing bacteria from the compounds with strong antimicrobial as a remedy for the following ailments: urinary tract. It acts as a mild diuretic action. Thymol can reduce bacterial re- inflammation of the intestines, diarto soothe and detox the liver and kid- sistance to common antibiotics such as rhea, liver problems, worm expelling, neys. If you have a problem with penicillin. Arnica does have extremely herpes and glandular swelling. It also spastic bladder, as many women do, effective healing power for use exter- improves circulation, balances the parsley will help alleviate the problem. nally and we look forward to address- female reproductive system with its Parsley can be used as a tea, or when ing that in next month’s publication. estrogenic effect, assists with hepatitis made as a pesto, can flush the kidneys Arnica Montana is the best known and detoxifies the digestive system. by stimulating urination. In Arabic variety of arnica for healing and grows There is even recent research that the medicine, finely chopped parsley best in Central Europe, Siberia and in marigold is an anti-cancer cure. mixed with lemon juice, olive oil and northwestern United States. Cilantro Known as one of the world’s a little garlic is used as a salad that is Nasturtiums given to improve the immune system. Nasturtiums are effective in most popular herbs, cilantro is taking Recent studies from Turkey emphasize treating both respiratory and urinary on a much more serious role these days that this remedy made from parsley system ailments and is a powerful due to its wide-spread abilities to restrongly activates the immune system natural antibiotic. Make a tea by taking move mercury and heavy metals from and moreover directly addresses many a handful of snipped nasturtium leaves the body. It is worth repeating from the previous article that its leaves and stem species of bacteria and fungus. and flowers and put them into a food tips are very rich in flavonoids, which St John’s Wort processor or blender. Add enough hot are antioxidants, and when juiced and St John’s Wort is most com- water from the tap (but not boiling) and consumed on a regular basis, can help monly known for its efficacy in treat- liquefy to make a drink or smoothie. reduce the amount of damaged fats in ing conditions of the nervous system, Drinking this will act as a disinfectant the cell membranes, prevent kidney depression, anxiety and attention and is helpful in breaking up mucus stones and act as a natural diuretic. It deficit hyperactivity disorder. It has congestion in the breathing passages has been known to help with cardiobeen recently studied as a treatment and the lungs during colds and flus. vascular damage, diabetes, anti-anxifor cancer and HIV, as well as for The warm tea helps to kill unfriendly ety effects, improve sleep quality, help smoking cessation. It has also shown bacteria on contact, and promotes the stress levels and has fought against promise in treating the following development of more white blood cells several types of harmful organisms. It conditions: menopause, seasonal af- which fight infection inside the body. is a tasty herb with a definitive flavor fect disorder, pre-menstrual tension, According to Czech herbalist, Pavel and is very easy to grow. obsessive compulsive disorder and Vanya, nasturtiums are active against Where to Purchase Seeds: social anxiety. It can be taken as a tea all 46 strains of Staphylococcus pyoAllen Morgan: or as an extract. You can grow it and genes aureus, which are frequently SantaCruzHeirloomSeed@outlook. with the dried leaves make your own responsible for inflammatory diseases com Seed Savers Exchange: tea, or grind the leaves into a powder of the urinary tract and kidneys. 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n My Life - A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles is the nationally touring musical biography of the Beatles through the eyes of manager Brian Epstein, featuring the live music of renowned tribute band, Abbey Road. The show is widely considered by industry insiders to be the most unique Beatles show in decades. In My Life comes to the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz on Friday, September 11th at 7:30 pm. More than just a Beatles Tribute Concert, In My Nate Bott (“John”), Axel Clarke (“Ringo”), Life gives the audience a Chris Paul Overall (“Paul”) and Jesse Wilder (“George”) chance to “be there” at pivotal moments in the extraordinary Hand.” Progressing through their various musical career of the Beatles: Liverpool’s legendary Cavstages, the audience re-experiences the psycheern Club, The Ed Sullivan Show, Shea Stadium, delic era of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Abbey Road Studios and the final live performance Band, the creation of the haunting “Blackbird” and on the rooftop of their Apple Corp offices. With the raucous rock and roll of “Revolution.” manager Brian Epstein serving as narrator, In My “The show delivers!” said the L.A. Times. “If Life allows the audience to get a glimpse inside the world of the Beatles from their point of view, you see one tribute show, see this one – smart as well as hear some of the greatest songs ever and loads of fun,” said the O.C. Register. “This written. Historical settings such as the Cavern is the ticket for you,” said the Idaho Statesman. “The most original of all the shows on the Beatles,” Club are established on stage with videos and imSan Diego Theatre Review. Abbey Road recently ages which play behind the actors and musicians concluded a three month residency at the Harrah’s on a video screen. With their tight harmonies, flawless rendi- Reno showroom. TICKETS: tions, custom–tailored costumes, vintage instruThe multi-media musical comes to the Rio ments, Liverpudlian dialect and precise attention Theatre in Santa Cruz on Friday, September 11 to detail, they recreate the magic of the Beatles, including the Fab Four’s cheeky personalities at 7:30. Tickets are $30/$45 and available online at www.riotheatre.com or at the theatre box ofand familiar on stage banter. In My Life takes the fice. The Rio Theatre is located at 1205 Soquel audience back to February 1964 when America Avenue in Santa Cruz, Ca 95062. The show is watched the Beatles for the first time on The appropriate for all ages. Ed Sullivan Show, playing “I Want To Hold Your

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suggested for cool evenings. No alcohol or dogs in the park or on the beach, www.cityofcapitola.org. SANTA CRuZ BEACh BOARDWAlK It’s no surprise that there’s lots to do on the beach in August—it’s summertime in this seaside town, after all. On Friday nights, visitors of the boardwalk can catch a concert after a day spent screaming on rides and indulging on treats like deep-fried Oreos. Upcoming performers include Y & T on August 7, Everclear on August 14, Blue Oyster Cult on August 21 and Smash Mouth on August 28. CAPITOlA vIllAGE mOvIES ON ThE BEACh Capitola Village is a quaint oceanfront community but that can’t stop them from showing blockbusters on the big screen. Starting Friday, August 28 and running weekly through September, you can spend the evening under the stars—and maybe a blanket—watching your favorite films on the beach. Come early to reserve your spot and munch on free popcorn with your family and friends. Movies start at 7:30 p.m. or dusk and are shown on the Esplanade stage, www.cityofcapitola.org.

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by Janet Leonard he FREE Thursday night Summer Beach BBQ Parties at Crow’s Nest are still going strong 5:30-8:30pm through Labor Day. Keep in mind parking is limited. Aug. 13th, Coastal Sage, reggae-rock and at 8:30pm, upstairs, for $5, Cruzah, California reggae. Aug. 20th, Abbey Road, a Beatles tribute band and at 8:30pm, upstairs, for $5, Room 9, contemporary rock. Aug. 27th, Blazeen, reggae-rock and at 8:30pm, upstairs, for $5, Boostive, reggae-rock. The last Beach BBQ Party for 2015 is Sep. 3rd, Extra Large, upbeat, fun and funky rock and at 8:30pm, upstairs, for $5, Echo Street, reggae, funk and soul. The FREE Thursday Night Music Series at Bargetto Winery from 6:00pm-8:00pm is continuing in their scenic, Creekside Courtyard. Aug.13th, D’oh Bros, classic rock covers. Aug. 20th, July Fire, jazz, contemporary and rock & roll. Aug. 27th, The Joint Chiefs, R&B and funk. There is wine by the glass and food by Erika’s Catering available for purchase. Some notable concerts at Mountain Winery: Fri. Aug. 14 th, Chris Isaak, singer-songwriter, musician, actor and talk show host originally from

Stockton CA. Also Rin Tin Tiger, indie rock with elements of country, emo, & punk. Wed. Aug. 26th, Heart, since 1974 sisters Ann Wilson (lead singer) and Nancy Wilson (guitarist) have been rock and rolling. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Also Major Powers & The Lo-Fi Symphony, playing “Adventure Rock™”. Concert season ends in October. To see the event calendar including several comedians go to: http://www.mountainwinery.com/ concerts/listing/ Some of August music scene highlights: Catalyst: Mon. Aug. 10th, Echo & the Bunnymen, British band formed in 1978, dark, swirling fusion of gloomy post-punk and neo-psychedelia. Sat. Aug. 15th, Leon Russell, legendary singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist with a unique 50-year career of notable collaborations and solo success. Sat. Aug. 22nd, Point Break Live, a hilarious interactive spoof of the 1991 classic film Point Break. This show has been dubbed “the first ever punk rock theater show.” The Johnny Utah role (Keanu Reeves) gets auditioned and picked from the audience by the audience. Here’s your chance to be a star! This is a seated show. Sat. Aug. 22nd, in The Atrium, Saved by the 90’s, “A Party in San Francisco”, performing

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by Karin Leonard & Daniel Robin ach month, we select our favorite or otherwise important films to be featured on this page. We rate them, subjectively, on a scale from 1 (worthless) to 5 (awesome) in terms of their entertainment and message. We leave the plot details and storytelling to the filmmakers and instead attempt to characterize, highlight strengths and, and hint at purpose. Reach us at movies@innerevolution.com. Enjoy!

Ex Machina

With Alicia Vikander, Oscar Isaac, Sonoya Mizuno, Claire Selby Entertainment: 3.5 Message: 4 he intrigue and potential threats of artificial intelligence are well illustrated in this highly intelligent and sophisticated sci-fi film. While the themes are familiar, from Frankenstein to Her, the thoughtfulness, cleverness and elegance of this artful piece relies on brilliant concepts, subtleness and smart inquiry, laced with understated eroticism rather than boastful visual effects. Catch it if you can; will also work well on DVD (1 hr 50 min).

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Voices of Lewis Black, Bill Hader, Mindy Kaling Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith Entertainment: 4 Message: 4.5 rowing up is hard. Some don’t actually make it. Though seemingly a children’s tale, this masterpiece is truly a breakthrough achievement in what an animated feature can do – a playful, colorful and imaginative “tour de force” of our inner world, fertile ground for depth psychology and understanding the workings of mind and emotions. First Pixar film since Steve Jobs left this world, but he’d be proud of this young girl, Riley, who instead of inventing the iPod, merely “leaves everything behind” and moves to California with her family. Arguably a more difficult task when you are little and not in charge. The changes we all go through are mirrored here with the stakes seemingly just as high, along with reminders of what truly matters in life. The stars of the show are Riley’s emotions, each personified by a lively character, like a chaotic board of directors. What results is a brilliant illustration, capturing the tug of war

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all your favorite hits from the 90’s with great enthusiasm. Don Quixote’s: Fri. Aug. 28th, King Gizard & The Lizard Wizard, Australia’s neo-psychedelia alternative indie/rock sonic explorers. Concerts in Retro: Here are my reviews of some recent shows. Remember this is only my opinion. At the Crow’s Nest Beach BBQ Party: The Billy Martini Show played high-energy fun 70’s music packing the (sand) dance floor. Billy and the band always work hard to include their audience in the fun. It’s always a party with tBMS! They managed to slip in three original songs that are awesome in their own right, everyone just continued dancing and cheering to these phenomenal originals that no doubt Billy newbies thought were hit covers! At the Santa Cruz Boardwalk Bandstand: I saw Macy Gray’s early show. I love her voice and especially loved it when she sang her international hit single “I Try” taken from her multiplatinum debut album “On How Life Is” from 2000. The whole album kicks a**! Are you a local band that would like your CD reviewed in this publication? Send your CD to Music Connection, c/o Janet Leonard, PO Box 3916, Santa Cruz, CA 95063. Call (831) 325-4605 or email janetfaplanet@gmail.com to tell me about gigs for live reviews. Put “Music Connection” and your band’s name in the subject line. might fan interest in the sciences for some (2 hrs 4 min).

Trainwreck

With Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie Larson Entertainment: 3.5 Message: 4 omedienne and now actress Amy Schumer has a reputation for being a bit raunchy, slutty and half drunk most of the time … and those are her good qualities! She is reasonably attractive and appealing, and gets away with a lot because she somehow looks innocent, but once she begins to talk … the innocence ends. Here she performs well as a magazine writer on assignment, oppressed and under-appreciated. Some of the gags probably worked better as stand-up material. Director Judd Apatow captures poignant pop culture dilemmas, and he seems to let Schumer’s character drive the content, with half-baked results that are a bit raw – or at least it could use a clearer voice and tighter editing. But the clever and often hilarious script is edgy and fun, questioning if her “commitment-free zone” will truly serve her emerging adult self. Alcohol is supposed to help, but here it seems destined to undo any progress toward a full life. If you liked Apatow’s Bridesmaids, 40 Year Old Virgin, or This Is 40, don’t miss it! (2 hrs 2 min).

C between often conflicting feelings and thoughts in a concrete yet humorous way. There are so many layers here that adults will get far more out of it than kids. Much of the inner workings are based on neuroscience discoveries, making it a powerful piece for discussing and accepting emotions and experiences for what they are, our teachers (1 hr 35 min).

Jurassic World

With Chris Pratt, Judy Greer, Ty Simpkins, Note: extremely frightening scenes & peril Entertainment: 3 Message: 2.5 een one GMO dinosaur you’ve seen them all? While more intelligent and interesting than some of the previous installments, as well as visually spectacular, this is still mainly plain popcorn entertainment with the objective of frightening everyone into leaving their wallets. The occasional moments of meaningful messages, around profit and greed (genetically modified creatures—just what we need) without respect for nature and public safety, could have been presented with more of an ethical backbone, but that may have endangered the film’s own profits. This terrestrial scifi fantasy leaves much to be desired in terms of scientific accuracy, according to University of Southern California paleontologist Dr. Michael Habib. Dr. Habib says the movie generally does a good job with dinosaur anatomy, but dinosaurs could not use their hands and feet the way they are depicted. And, disappointingly, one of the most exciting recent dinosaur discoveries is left out: many of these ancient creatures actually had feathers! That said, this is still an entertaining spectacle to behold, and

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Thank you Connection Magazine! You tell us about the important things going on in our community and world (you’re the only periodical in this area that is really relating the truth!). AND, the best places for dining. Well, Laili is one of the best restaurants in the Monterey Bay Area. You rock, Laili!! And, you rock, Connection Magazine! Thanks to all! Marilyn James, aptos

WAY of LIFE

Last week was the first time for my family to check out the Way of Life. This store has everything one needs. It has healthy, FUN, colorful and environmentally conscious items for personal use and great gift ideas. We WILL return and tell others. Oh, and I see that your Ad features, Lectures and Speakers that you present at the Way of Life. Thanks for that. We will check these Lectures out in the near future. Thanks, again! the sondheim Family, la selva beach

KSCO RADIO 1080 AM

We have seen info about KSCO Radio Station in your magazine now for a while. Because we respect this magazine so much, my wife & son each suggested that we listen to KSCO to check it out. Well, what a surprise! We really like the Saturday shows from 10am to 1pm and also the George Noory Show in the evening. We are now fans of KSCO AM. We are telling our friends about this station now, too. Manny & Joselyn garner, saratoga

DR. SYLVIA SKEFICH’S . . . SPEAKER SERIES

If you have not attended one of Dr. Skefich’s Speaker Evenings, I suggest that you do that soon. They are excellent. I learn so much at each one. Thanks, Connection for having Dr. Skefich’s Schedule in your magazine. barbara, santa Cruz

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Game-Changers and an Open Mind

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by Susan Springfield n 1899, Charles H. Duell, US Patents Office Commissioner said, “Everything that can be invented has been invented.” In 1962, Decca Records rejected the Beatles, saying, “We don’t like their sound, and guitar music is on the way out.” Ken Olson, president, chairman, founder of Digital Equipment Corp., made this comment in 1977, “There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home.” Sometimes, we don’t see the game changes coming! It pays to keep an open mind. At a time when there is such an emphasis on innovation, it’s a shame we don’t have an educational system that values and fosters imagination. Teaching to test scores gives the impression there are only two kinds of answers: right and wrong. Imagination, which is so natural to

children, must Susan Springfield be set aside as childish. The things of this world are either real OR imagined, fact OR fiction, true OR false. Imagination doesn’t seem welcome in most religions. Atheists think the whole idea of God is imagined, so believers are on the defensive. Many religious people take the bait, claiming not only is their religion TRUE, it’s the ONLY true church. They carry the truth thing way too far, even defending the bible as the literal truth. While religions fight over which one has the truth, science comes along and says, “Don’t worry, we can settle it. We use evidence. Evidence can tell us what is true. Trouble is, if we can’t take it apart and quantify it, it doesn’t exist and we don’t want to talk about it.” “Imagined” is not the opposite of “real.” “Imagined” could be on

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by Candace Stuart-Findlay dive into a mire of unworthy, self-doubting frequency feelast month’s colings. It is merely a Reflecumn presented tion of the energetic dialog the importance previously transmitted into of an intentional the quantum field. energetic reset. Candace Lastly, to best engage This month we spotlight Stuart-Findlay Reframing’s transformative the significant transformative power of Reframing our daily power, practice the art of Observing, “human” experience, and the tools as opposed to Judging. But, hey! What about that disrespectful person, to do so. First some quantum science who was really quite rude to you the other day; remember that one? Guess basics… Being that we are fields of elec- what, your vibe/transmission drew tro-magnetic energy, virtually infor- them to you. No way, no how are we victims mation transmitters and receivers diaof our outside circumstances… we are loguing non-stop with the Universe/ the Co-Creators! quantum field, knowing what energetic information we are sharing would be important to know, right? This part is easy… just take a look at your day-today experience. Are you having more fun than a “barrel full of monkeys”, or maybe not so much? The take-away here is that the outside world is not a Confirmation of your value or identity. It is quite simply Information… information about the energetic dialog you are having with the quantum field, be it consciously or unconsciously. It also is not an Invitation to deep-

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Information, not a Confirmation

it’s way to real. Imagination makes room for the yet to be known… the possibility, the hope. At various times in my life, I have latched onto various systems of “truth.” I’ve been an atheist, an existentialist, and a humanist. There has been truth in all of it. These days, I claim the word, “spiritual,” and it has a different feel from the “isms” of my earlier life. My spiritual self finds no joy in tight intellectual frameworks and has no need to convince or defend. My spiritual life grew out of the “isms,” it includes them and then opens an inviting space for the yetto-be-known. Reality is not as fixed, as I once thought. Perspectives shift. Thoughts create. Language colors. My spiritual life is not an intellectual framework that tightens its grip, it is a breathing space alive with possibility. Game changers are still out there, why wouldn’t they be? Susan Springfield is a practitioner at the Center for Spiritual Living Santa Cruz, 1818 Felt Street. She speaks once a month. The Sunday celebration service begins at 10:30am with an earlier meditation at 10am. Learn more about our line-up of classes at cslsantacruz.org. or call (831) 462-9383.

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hatever path, religion, philosophy or practice we follow—Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Yoruban, Wiccan, Yoga, Astrology, Tarot, Sports, Service, etc., etc., etc.—we ultimately come face to face with our authentic self. So, what path is right for you? Coming to know one’s self can be an arduous process or an exciting one of discovery, based on attitude and perception. I’ve found perception to vary often according to my emotional state. Hormones and physical stresses often affect mood. Psychological distress can paint the world very dark. We tend to look for a way to escape suffering. Addictions and dependencies on outside influences like drugs, food or sex to feel good ultimately imprison Spirit. Once we learn that knowing ourself is an inside job, we look deeper, seeking our truth. As we search, we must rely on intuition, trusting ourselves to attract what is our right path, our dharma. What floats your boat, rings your bells, makes you feel like a gorgeous sunrise? If it feels right, it’s a good way to go. The universe is filled with countless points of light, of which you are one. Each manifest thing is unique unto itself, so each path is also unique. Trusting oneself is necessary to move forward. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi advised that doubt is the last to go on the road to enlightenment. Being a doubting Thomas, and somewhat insecure, I fig-

ured it could be many lifetimes before I could trust enough to consider myself enlightened. I chose to expand Melanie Gendron my intuitive awareness by studying comparative religion, employing yogic practices, and delving deeply into Tarot which utilizes Astrology and Numerology as components within its lexicon. Finding the way Honesty, tolerance, empathy, understanding, release and acceptance are innate characteristics of our inherently divine nature. I discovered that they serve as a progression toward weaving together our disparate selves. Honesty is key to our authentic self. We have to release the lie that we are separate. On the way to that realization, we may have to dig deeply to know and release outworn patterns and reactive behavior. A look within requires facing reality beyond what appears actual. Facing our weaknesses as well as our strengths, leads to tolerance of differences, both in our mind-set and that of others. It’s not only OK to believe differently from another, but also an opportunity to expand our awareness as we learn from each other. Empathy develops as we become more tolerant. We can sense another’s emotional state and respond with compassion. We come to know more about ourselves as we know more about each other. Understanding builds when we

learn to listen to our intuitive inner voice as we interact with each other. Though we are individuals, we are of one creation. Realization of our Oneness encourages us to love one another as we would like to be loved. Release from our story—the ego attachment that holds on to the lies we tell ourselves—frees the soul to be truly authentic, expressive of divine characteristics, free from outworn perceptions and beliefs, and capable of unconditional love. Acceptance of our true nature amplifies self love which is supportive of life and radiates throughout creation. Self-actualized, we shine like the star we are meant to be. Blessings, Melanie Melanie Gendron is available for intuitive tarot readings, offering also art, unique gifts, tarot services and products, (831) 335-9064, email gentarot@comcast.net, visit www. melaniegendron.com. The personified tarot cards in This Fool’s Journey talk about themselves, making the archetypes accessible to the reader. The line drawings of the Gendron Tarot major arcana make this book a visual as well as consciously expansive treat. —John Gray, Author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

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COCONUT OIL & CANNABIS—THE CUTTING-EDGE CANCER MIRACLE by BeWellBuzz ANNABIS AND COCONUT OIL—THE GREAT HEALERS Coconut oil—a saturated fat—is chockfull of health-promoting properties and is in no way responsible for high cholesterol, obesity, heart disease and the bad effects generations of Americans have been falsely led to believe. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. We’re only beginning to uncover the amazing health benefits that earned this superfood the title, “The Cure for All Illness.” And you know what else… these health benefits are evidence-based. In addition to the three I listed earlier, there is research to support that coconut makes you less hungry… contains ketones that reduce seizures… improves blood cholesterol… burns fat… and boosts brain function in Alzheimer’s patients. But these aren’t the only reasons that coconut oil is on the forefront of cutting-edge research once again. SCIENTISTS HAVE UNCOVERED THE POTENTIAL FOR COCONUT OIL TO AID CANNABIS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER! Like the coconut, humans have cultivated and used the flowering tops of the female cannabis plant -- known as marijuana -- as a healing herb since the beginning of history. But in modern times the plant has been criminalized, and its organic compounds (cannabinoids) classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. It’s absurd that based on this classification, marijuana is seen as more of a threat than heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, anabolic steroids, and prescription pain killers—the rampant abuse of which has become commonplace! You can’t help but wonder if the vilification of marijuana is another plot to deceive the American public, just as generations of Americans were deceived about the oil we should have been consuming—and the oils we were consuming that were killing us! But thankfully there is a strong and growing trend of acceptance of marijuana—related to the mounting scientific evidence that it may indeed contain powerful medicinal properties that we would be foolish to overlook. Joycelyn Elders, MD, former US Surgeon General, wrote the following in a Mar. 26, 2004 article titled “Myths About Medical Marijuana,” published in the Providence Journal: “The evidence is overwhelming that marijuana can relieve certain types of pain, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms caused by such illnesses as multiple sclerosis, cancer and AIDS—or by the harsh drugs sometimes used to treat them. And it can do so with remarkable safety.

Indeed, marijuana is less toxic than many of the drugs that physicians prescribe every day.” But relieving pain and symptoms is just the tip of the iceberg! Medical marijuana has been shown to slow the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and moderate autoimmune disorders including multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis. And now researchers are looking at amplifying the healing potential of marijuana by pairing it with coconut oil! CANNABIS AND COCONUT OIL Medical marijuana capsules infused in coconut oil are an alternative way to therapeutically use cannabis without having to inhale it through smoking. Infusing cannabis into coconut oil also allows for easy entry into the liver where it can be rapidly processed. Coconut oil is used because of its high amount of essential fatty acids which makes it a good binding agent for the cannabinoids. Couple this with its amazing health properties and you superpower the combination.. Half of the fat in coconut oil is comprised of a fat that is not frequently found in nature, lauric acid. Lauric acid has been called a “miracle” ingredient due to its health promoting capabilities, which is evidenced by its presence in a mother’s milk. In fact, it can be found in only three dietary sources—small amounts in butterfat and larger amounts in palm kernel and coconut oil. In the body, lauric acid is converted to monolaurin, which is a potent antiviral, antibacterial and antiprotozoal substance. Because monolaurin is a monoglyceride, it can destroy lipid-coated viruses including measles, influenza, HIV, herpes and a number of pathogenic bacteria. TESTIMONY – A SUCCESS STORY While many remain suspicious of the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, Stan and Barb Rutner are convinced of its efficacy. This couple has stood in the face of cancer a number of times and survived to learn from their experiences. Barb had two bouts of breast cancer and Stan was diagnosed 20 years ago with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma which, after treatment, disappeared. However, in 2011, it returned. Cancerous nodes in his lungs were diagnosed and later he was told that the cancer was in his brain. The outlook was grim indeed.

As he went through the harsh treatment of chemotherapy and radiation, Stan and his family wanted to find a natural solution that would help improve his quality of life and even prolong it. Hearing that cannabis was effective in helping with the pain and other effects of chemotherapy for cancer patients they were more than open to give it a try. According to Stan and Barb, medical cannabis was the golden ticket. The Rutner’s daughter, Corinne and her husband did some research and it was decided that a daytime cannabis capsule infused in coconut oil would be a good choice. After two weeks of taking the capsule, Stan was able to give up his oxygen tank that he was tied to around the clock. He began to gain weight, sleep better and get stronger overall. After several months, a brain scan revealed that Stan was completely cancer free. The Rutners are convinced that cannabis works as an anti-cancer medicine. According to John, the Rutner’s son-in-law, “There is no doubt in my mind that cannabis pulled my father-in-law out of the wasting stages of cancer and enabled him to gain strength and in turn fight this horrible cell malfunction with success. While many would say that the chemo and radiation could have played a part, he would never have lived long enough to find out without cannabis oil.” So doesn’t it just make sense that if coconut oil is at the forefront of cancer research—and capable of protecting you from a multitude of viral and bacterial infections, thyroid, brain and heart problems—that it should be the ‘go to’ oil from your kitchen cupboard? You bet it does! But there’s a reason why generations of Americans were oblivious to just how good coconut oil was for us—and why we were dissuaded from making it a regular part of our diets all along. You should know the truth... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From Jake Carney, Founder, The Alternative Daily: Here’s a newsflash I’m sure won’t surprise you... nothing concocted in a laboratory can ever replace the value of what is found in nature!

Mother Nature is incredibly generous in the way she provides—offering a bounty of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, minerals and nutrients to nourish your body so you can enjoy a long healthy life. One fruit in particular—the coconut—is so abundant in its healing properties, it’s referred to as “the tree of life.” And before World War II, people living in island countries, like the Philippines, consumed a diet that consisted mainly of rice, root crops, vegetables and an abundance of the ultra-healing super food, the coconut. The coconut is a “functional food” rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber— the essential nutritional building blocks for perfect health. For generations, island people considered it “The Cure for All Illness” and consumed the meat, milk and coconut oil daily. Although this diet was high in saturated fat, Western conditions like diabetes, cancer and heart disease were virtually unheard of. Filipinos and islanders were instead rewarded with a lovely youthful complexion, soft wrinkle-free skin, almost no skin cancer—even with excessive exposure to year round sun—and abundant good health. Coconut oil in particular has been shown to protect you from viruses, bacteria, infection, cancer, thyroid, brain and heart problems... plus beautifies your skin—and even burns fat! Finally, modern medicine and science are starting to realize this fundamental truth... and it’s been a long time coming. But sadly not before heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity

and a whole host of other catastrophic diseases have reached epidemic proportions! THE SATURATED-FAT MYTH THAT ROBBED YOU OF YOUR GOOD HEALTH! Before World War II, the miracle-healing coconut had been used to help alleviate: Coughs Constipation Malnutrition Skin infections Toothaches Earaches Flus And more! But that all changed when the war ended and the United States proclaimed hydrogenated oils to be the “healthier oils.” By the 1960s, a weak scientific theory claimed that saturated fats-like those found in butter, eggs, milk, red meat and coconuts—increased “bad” LDL cholesterol and were dangerous to consume. Nothing was further from the truth! But this “health scare” was enough to push the public away from saturated fats and instead to refined vegetable oils. This was perfect for food manufacturers because they were far cheaper to produce. It wasn’t long before Westernstyle diets made their way to the islands and the old ways were forgotten. Cheaper, mass-produced hydrogenated foods replaced traditional foods, like the versatile and all-healing coconut oil that had kept the islanders healthy for generations. And, for the first time ever, diseases that had become prevalent among Americans… heart disease, diabetes, cancer and obesity started to plague the island nations. http://www.thealternativedaily. com/pages/coconutoil.php Printed with permission.

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