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Vaccines

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Be Natural Music & Kids

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What is TPP? Why is TPP Secret even from Congress?

TPP Would Empower Corporations to Attack U.S. Policies in Foreign Tribunals & Demand Taxpayer Compensation for Our Environmental, Health & Other Laws

TPP would grant foreign corporation shocking new powers to attack the laws we rely on for a clean environment, safe food and decent jobs.

TPP Would Promote OffShoring of American Jobs

A leaked text revealed that TPP is slated to include the extreme foreign investor privileges that help corporations offshore more U.S. jobs to low-wage countries.

TPP Would Undermine Food Safety

The TPP would require us to limit food labeling and to import meat and poultry that do not meet U.S. food safety standards.

TPP Could Ban “Buy American� and “Buy Local� Procurement Preferences

Buy American would be gutted, and American jobs lost, under proposed TPP rules requiring “national treatment� in government procurement.

TPP and Public Health

The TPP would provide large pharmaceutical firms with new rights and powers to increase medicine prices and limit consumers’ access to cheaper generic drugs. This would include extensions of monopoly drug patents that would allow drug companies to raise prices for more medicines and even allow monopoly rights over surgical procedures. For people in the developing countries involved in TPP, these rules could be deadly - denying consumers access to HIV-AIDS, tuberculosis and cancer drugs.

TPP Would Undermine Internet Freedom

• Remember SOPA. • Under this TPP proposal, Internet Service Providers could be required to “policeâ€? your user activity. • Violations could be as simple as the

creation of a YouTube video with clips from other videos. • Mandatory fines would be imposed for individuals’ non-commercial copies of copyrighted material. So, downloading some music could be treated the same as large-scale, for-profit copyright violations. • Innovation would be stifled as the creation and sharing of usergenerated content would face new barriers. • Breaking digital locks for legit purposes, such as using Linux, could subject users to mandatory fines. Blind and deaf people also would be harmed by this overreach, as digital locks can block access to audio-supported content and closed captioning.

TPP Would Roll Back the Financial Regulations Needed to Avoid Another Crisis

The TPP would provide big banks with a backdoor means of rolling back efforts to re-regulate Wall Street in the wake of the global economic crisis.

TPP Would Threaten the Environment - Affecting the Water We Drink and the Air We Breathe

The TPP could sharply increase U.S. exports of natural gas - creating incentives for more fracking.

TPP Would Threaten Workers’ Rights - Affecting Good American Jobs

TPP would accelerate the “race to the bottom� spurred by other free trade agreements, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), putting downward wage pressure on U.S. workers.

TPP Would Undermine Public Services - Affecting Utilities, Transportation, Education and More

The TPP would include rules limiting how governments may regulate the service sector - utilities, transportation, education and more.

The Trans-Pacific Partnership Would Undermine Democracy

The TPP is not just one of the

biggest “trade� deals in U.S. history, but also one of the most secretive. After more than five years of negotiations under the Obama administration and despite a plan for the deal to be signed by late 2014, the press and public are still being denied access to the draft TPP text that, if enacted, would impact our daily lives. The TPP’s secrecy threatens basic democratic principles. Even our representatives in Congress – elected as caretakers of the domestic policies that the TPP would rewrite – have been denied access to the TPP text for years. Only recently have they been allowed to see select chapters, unaccompanied by staff, and under the condition that they not share what they read with the rest of us. Meanwhile, a small group of unelected negotiators directly advised by hundreds of corporations are finalizing TPP rules that would bind democratically-enacted, non-trade policies affecting air quality, access to medicines, our jobs, food safety, financial stability and more. To get such a secretive, sweeping deal past Congress, the Obama administration is asking Congress for Fast Track authority – a rarely-used process that operates like a legislative luge to skid through harmful “trade� deals. This antidemocratic and antiquated maneuver, hatched by President Nixon, is how we got into NAFTA and the WTO. Only used 16 times in our nation’s history, Fast Track delegated away Congress’ constitutional authority over trade pacts, empowering the executive branch to negotiate and sign an agreement before Congress approved the contents. Then it allowed the executive branch to write legislation that was not subject to amendment and to force a limited-debate vote on the deal within 90 days. We must replace Fast Track with a democratic process that restores congressional oversight of pacts that affect vast swaths of our daily lives. This is just a summery. Go to www. ExposeTheTTP.org for the whole ugly truth about the TPP. Share with friends!

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SUPPLEMENT CENTRAL Go Ask Jack‌ at The Vitamen Center

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by Paul Wagner t’s rare, in this era of retail tumult, for a store to not only last for 25 years under the same owner, but to accumulate more and more employees as the seasons pass. But, that’s exactly what Jack Macdonald’s Vitamin Center — the source of the “Go Ask Jack!� t-shirts adorning innumerable locals’ chests — has achieved. So, we went to see what’s up. A large, long space of around 1,200 square feet, we found the Vitamin Center to boast over 3,300 items, among them being vitamins, minerals, amino acids, digestive aids, skin care products, books, herbs, and even an herbal oil atomizer to clean indoor air. Jesse Richardson, a quiet, smiling young woman, greeted us. A doula whose work in a birthing practice includes in-hospital experience, mentions her specialty: “Experience with women’s health; especially childbearing women.� Originally from Santa Maria, she came north to attend UCSC, and in her studies came to conclude that “what women need to know is that they have a lot of choices. Most women go through a very specific track through their pregnancies, and even post partum, that’s not necessarily scientifically supported, or the best.� And thus she appreciates the store owner’s scientific emphasis, and its effects. “What’s been most striking about working here is how important Jack and the store are

to the community.� Amy Jespersen, a certified nutritional consultant educated at Bauman College in Santa Cruz, offers customers a specialty, too: “I tend to know a lot about auto-immune diseases.�

Jessie, AJ, Jack & Amy And what can help with those? “Food, and how to supplement. Multivitamins, multiminerals, Omega 3’s, and probiotics can be helpful, too.� “The standard American diet,� she notes, “ is especially deficient in minerals. It contains an abundance of sugary, refined carbohydrates, and processed oils.� Giving those up over time, Jespersen adds, not only strengthens one’s system overall, but “this all helps with weight loss, too. While weight loss is hard work, it’s not about caloric restriction, but about eating whole foods.� Meanwhile, Anthony Jespersen (AJ), 19, Jack Macdonald’s grandson, raced between the stockroom where he checks in receivables, and the

shelves, which he keeps fully stocked. In between those times, he’s populating and updating the Vitamin Center shopping site http://shop.GoAskJack. com/ and its informational site http:// www.GoAskJack.com/ Finally, in a rare moment when he wasn’t busy rifling through his giant file cabinet and handing medical journal articles on supplements to his customers, we managed to nab Jack Macdonald himself. What are the main concerns the public comes into the store with: “Weight loss, immune support, anxiety, energy and stress.� And, how effective do shoppers find what he recommends? “Because there’s always research going on to come up with better products and better manufacturing—including inhouse testing by manufacturers that’s really helped with quality control—I’d say people are pretty satisfied.� “I don’t recommend or sell anything I wouldn’t give to my family,� Macdonald says, smiling broadly. And it’s clear at that moment why so many locals Go Ask Jack. Paul Wagner is a 40-year journalist, columnist and editor published in newspapers and magazines on both coasts. Vitamin Center, Proprietor: Jack Macdonald, 1955 41st Ave B-6, Capitola, Ca 95010. Next To Ross & PG&E. Phone: (831) 462-4697. Hours: 10am - 6pm Mon ~ Fri; 10am5pm Sat. www.GoAskJack.com. Shopping website: http://shop.GoAskJack.com/

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Food is a right, not a privilege! Sunday, May 24, 2015 12 noon to 6pm (outside the downtown Post Office @Water & Front Streets, Santa Cruz).

Free vegan meals, music, info tables & a Really, Really Free Market with free clothing, household items, books, etc. organized by the Angel Love Army! Free & welcome to all! Food Not Bombs invites everyone to participate in the 35th Anniversary Celebration. If you wish to play music or know of a band that would love to play let us know. Magicians, jugglers, puppeteers are encouraged to perform. All artist & community groups are encouraged to set up their info tables for FREE! You can also bring any item you want to give away to our ‘Really Really Free Market’. Unlike the UnFree markets proposed by Obama & the Trans Pacific Partnership, this market is totally free. And, so is the vegan food!. Food Not Bombs started when antinuclear activist Brian Feigenbaum was arrested at the May 24, 1980 Occupation Attempt of the Seabrook Food Not Bombs asks “When a billion people go hungry each day, how can we spend another dollar on war?� Food Not Bombs is an all-volunteer movement that recovers food that would otherwise be discarded, and shares free vegan meals with the hungry in over 1,000 cities around the world in protest to war, poverty

& destruction of the environment. Food & supplies are given to survivors of natural disasters, and people participating in occupations, strikes, marches, other protests. Food Not Bombs is not a charity but seeks to end the crisis of corporate domination and exploitation through nonviolent direct action so no one is forced to stand in line to eat at a soup kitchen or live in the streets. We have no formal leaders and strive to include everyone in our consensus decision-making process. Each group recovers food that would otherwise be discarded; prepares fresh hot vegan meals that are shared in visible public spaces with everyone without restriction, and distributes groceries, clothing and other supplies with the community. Food Not Bombs works in coalition with groups like Earth First!, Farm Animal Rights Movement, the IWW, and Anti Racist Action. Food Not Bombs activists have started projects like Indymedia, Bikes Not Bombs, Homes Not Jails, Food Not Lawns, the free radio movement, Really Really Free Markets, Anarchists Against the Wall and many other grassroots efforts. The movement has a 188 page book, “Hungry For Peace,� that provides the information to help people start and maintain a local Food Not Bombs chapter. A copies will be available at the celebration. Join Food Not Bombs in taking direct action towards creating a world free from domination, coercion and violence. SANTA CRUZ FOOD NOT BOMBS 1(800) 884-1136 - santacruzfoodnotbombs.org

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Mandatory Vaccination Bill

California’s SB277 mandatory vaccination bill passes Senate committee after votes rigged, public testimony silenced. by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalVaccine class warfare targets News Editor California’s poor fter California’s vaccine mandate The only allowed exemptions to the new bill SB277 was halted last week vaccine mandate are for homeschooled children with an outcry of public outrage or those sent to private schools... children of against it, the pro-vaccine mafia wealthy families, in other words. machine went to work. DemoThe poor who cannot afford homeschoolcratic Sens. Ben Allen of Santa Monica and ing or private schools are now coerced into inRichard Pan of Sacramento helped pursue a vote jecting their children with toxic substances that rigging agenda to replace seats on the commit- provably cause permanent harm. Hence the existence of the Vaccine tee with pro-vaccine Injury Compensation industry sellouts. A Program in America new democrat, Sen. which admits “...it Bill Monning, was is presumed that the chosen to fill a vacant vaccine was the cause seat, and with his vote of the injury or condiin favor of stripping tion� and lists anaCalifornians of vacphylactic shock, encine exemption rights, cephalopathy, disabilSB277 was approved ity, injury and even today. DEATH as among its The California list of injuries known Coalition for Health to be caused by vacChoice branded the cines (http://tinyurl. action as, “a rare act com/6sxm3mb). of outright rigging With the Senthe results...� CCHC’s ate committee paspress release (http:// 49 Doses of 14 Vaccines Before Age 6. sage of SB277 and the tinyurl.com/kg8a6tl) Starting on the Day of Birth? anticipated signature also explains, “Adding one vote in favor of the bill wasn’t enough. of this bill into law, the California government He also removed the Vice Chair of the committee, has now become an enemy of poor families, Senator Huff, an ardent opponent of the bill, and subjecting them to toxic vaccine interventions which wealthy families can pay to avoid. replaced him with Senator Runner.� This is especially important to note beFrom the press release: cause of the work of CDC whistleblower Dr. That bill should have died in committee last Wednesday. Instead of taking a vote and William Thompson (http://tinyurl.com/nowxq7a) letting it die, the bill gets postponed for a week who previously blew the lid on the CDC’s so the author can work on amendments. It’s cur- fraudulent cover-up of links between vaccines rently scheduled as a “vote only item� Wednes- and autism in black children. It is black children who are especially day. That means no one in opposition will get susceptible to autism from vaccines, the research to testify on whatever amendments the author showed. And now, California is damning lowproposes. How is that good government,� asked income families -- which are disproportionately Sylvia Pimentel, State Director of the Canary African-American -- to exposing their young Party, and member of the California Coalition children to the very thing that may permanently for Health Choice (CCHC). harm them with autism or other neurological Arrogant California Senate effects: vaccines.

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California government wins the vaccine war but loses all public trust.

The truth is now upon us: California is a state government that will, if given an opportunity, claim total ownership over your body and strip away your medical choice to coerce you into poisoning yourself and your children with Big Pharma’s toxic metals and additive chemicals. This is not just a war on children, by the way, but also a war on women. Because it is pregnant women who are also susceptible to vaccine injuries affecting their unborn babies. To inject a pregnant woman with mercury, aluminum, MSG, formaldehyde or other toxic substances that are still used in vaccines today (http://tinyurl. com/97unj8l) is an outright violation of medical ethics and possibly even a felony assault on her body if not administered with her consent. California, then, has just declared war on the bodies of both women and children. The state is about to become, under law, an active medical police state. This realization, combined with the state’s worsening drought, crushing taxes and rising medical police state, are bringing the following question to mind across millions of its current residents: Is it now time to abandon California and flee the state in search of water and freedom? www.NaturalNews.com printed with permission.

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THE #1 WORST FOOD

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Some foods you might be eating daily can actually DAMAGE your brain over time!

by Mike Geary 
 First, the BAD NEWS... ertain foods you eat can indeed harm your brain, both in impaired learning ability as well as impaired memory. Even worse, the wrong food and drink choices throughout your life can even lead to the terrible and deadly disease of Alzheimers. A friend of mine just told me that her dad died of Alzheimers recently and it was just a terrible disease where he didn’t even know who she was anymore towards the end. It’s time our society starts taking degenerative diseases like Alzheimers, cancer, and heart disease more seriously throughout our lives, and not just once it’s too late. Even in our 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s, the choices we make with our daily food can PREVENT these terrible diseases. So let’s dig in with the topic today of foods that harm your brain, and what you can do about it...
 Food #1 that HARMS your brain: Fructose In a 2012 UCLA study published in the Journal of Physiology, researchers found that a diet high in fructose over time can damage your memory and learning ability. Beyond the harm to your brain, it’s well known in the research world that a high fructose diet can also cause insulin resistance in your body over time, and possibly lead to type-2 diabetes and extra body fat. If that’s not enough, a high fructose diet also detrimentally affects your triglyceride levels in your blood as well as small dense LDL particles that cause plaque in your arteries. So what we have here is high-fructose intake = impaired memory and learning in your brain, increased risk of diabetes, and increased risk of heart disease. Oh, and we forgot to mention extra belly fat too... Yum — who wants another can of soda pop or a large bowl of corn syrup sweetened ice cream! The average person eating a modern western diet of processed food consumes a LARGE quantity of fructose without even thinking about it from all of the soft drinks (high fructose corn syrup typically), sweetened juice drinks, orange juice, processed junk foods such as cakes and candies, as well as the HFCS that’s added to store-bought salad dressings, breads and cereals, and even condiments like ketchup.

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Fluoride Is Hard To Avoid Completely. Here’s How To Detox Your Body.

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ride from cell receptors and flushes the fluoride out of the body in urine. Your body can’t make iodine. You have to get it from food or supplements. And, unfortunately it’s estimated that as many as 74% of Americans are deficient in this crucial element. The best dietary source of iodine is seaweed. Sea vegetables like wakame, nori, kombu (kelp), arame, and dulse are the richest edible sources of iodine. Just one tablespoon of dried dulse flakes contains about 750 mcg of iodine. The government’s daily recommended amount is about 150 mcg. Other good iodine sources include seafood (salmon, lobster, scallops, cod and shrimp). Cranberries, yogurt, potatoes, strawberries, and navy beans also contain iodine but in much lower amounts. You can also find seaweed supplements like kelp tablets at most health food stores. Iodine supplements are also widely available. Iodoral® tablets contain 5 mg of iodine, and 7.5 mg of potassium iodide. A typical dose is 6.25mg or 12.5 milligrams of combined iodine and iodide. Detoxing from fluoride using iodine may trigger symptoms like headaches, agitation, and palpitations as fluoride is released. To minimize those effects, it’s important to work with a natural health specialist. According to Dr. David Brownstein in his book “Iodine: Why Your Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It” an iodine detox should include a nutritional plan as well as unrefined sea salt, selenium, vitamin C, and a vitamin B complex. At the same time, as with any cleanse, your liver will need additional support. Liver cleansing foods include garlic, turmeric, flaxseeds, milk thistle, lemons, limes, and avocados. And always drink plenty of

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dding fluoride to the water supplies has been called murder on a grand scale. But whether or not your town adds it to your drinking water, you’re probably ingesting this toxin every day. You’re exposed to fluoride if you take prescription drugs like Prozac (other anti-depressants), swim in pools, or sit in hot tubs. It’s in conventional produce like lettuce, and commercial bread and bakery products. It may be in beverages like iced tea, wine, and beer made with municipal water, or in infant formula. And of course, it’s in toothpaste. It may even sneak into your food from Teflon coated pots and pans! In addition to increasing the risk of death, fluoride also calcifies the pineal gland and hardens the arteries. And it increases the risk of hypothyroidism. Minimizing your exposure to fluoride is important. But, in today’s world, this toxin is hard to avoid completely. That’s why it’s critical to detox your body from fluoride. Iodine Flushes Out Fluoride Cleansing your system of fluoride is not the same as getting rid of mercury or arsenic. Fluoride is not a heavy metal. It’s a halide in the same family as bromine and chlorine. Fluoride, bromine, chlorine, and perchlorate all bind to iodine receptors in the body and displace iodine. Perchlorate is a man-made molecule combining oxygen and chlorine. It’s used for rocket fuel and industrial processes and contaminates our water supplies. According to Dr. Mark Sircus, the only effective way to detox from perchlorate, fluoride or other halides is with iodine. Chelation and other methods for heavy metal detox may not be as effective. Loading the body with iodine displaces fluo-

THE MARRIAGE TIPPING POINT

For a number of years, we featured the ‘Under the Rainbow’ Column—our LGBTQ Column. We are proud now to again include this Column, with a new title, and written by Sharon Esther Papo who is Executive Director of The Diversity Center. Enjoy it! Tell others & advertise your goods or services on this Column’s pages to show support and keep the Column going. Call (831) 459-0522 and ask about the ‘Special’ going on now for the ‘OUTSpoken Column’. Please check out and join THE PRIDE Festivities at the beginning of June 2015 (they are listed below in the BIO.)

The Marriage Tipping Point by Sharon Esther Papo e are at a tipping point. As the Lesbian/Gay/ Bisexual/Transgender/ Queer (LGBTQ) community, we have waited years — decades — for this moment. On Tuesday, April 28, 2015, history was made. Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments in the six cas- Sharon Esther Papo es collectively known as Obergefell v. Hodges. Powerful arguments were made for fairness, stating that each of us deserves the right to marry the person that we love. I am truly grateful to be alive at this time. If we win, and I believe we will, it will bring long fought legal protections to same sex couples and their children across the country. This will be an incredible legal victory, but it is only one step in a very long march towards full equality. The freedom to marry opens many doors, but it does not eradicate prejudice and violence against LGBTQ people and people living with HIV. And yet, opposition is still very real—and well-funded, as we recently saw in Indiana and many other states. Legal equality is an important step, but it’s only one step. At best case, legal equality gets you tolerance. Of course, legal equality, when not enforced, gets you nothing. I am deeply grateful for national and state-wide LGBTQ organizations who have worked tirelessly to pave the way for legal equality. But, at the end of the day, legal equality doesn’t mean much without the experience of lived equality in our hometowns Local organizations like The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County, who are doing the work on the ground every day, are critical. At The Diversity Center, we aren’t interested in fighting for tolerance. I tolerate my phone bill. I tolerate going to the dentist. I tolerate being stuck in traffic. We are not interested in being merely tolerated as a

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human being. At the Diversity Center, we stand for acceptance and celebration of everyone to be authentically who they are. We do this by having high quality programs for the LGBTQ community and by opening up the hearts of the wider community through our education and training programs. We offer programs and social groups for LGBTQ Seniors, teenagers, folks on the trans* spectrum, and Latino LGBTQ people. In addition to our programs, we function as the hub of LGBTQ information and referral for the community. Our education speakers’ bureau, Triangle Speakers, speaks to over 1,500 community members (mostly students) annually. Our training program shares best practices for professionals who work with the LGBTQ community. In partnership with Dr. Jennifer Hastings, we just finished training over 200 medical providers at Dominican Hospital on transgender healthcare. So, when the decision comes down from the Supreme Court, if it is the full freedom of marriage win that we are hoping and praying for, then we will celebrate our legal equality with great joy. We will laugh and cry about what a long road it’s been, and how much progress we’ve made, and then we will get back to work. We’re at a tipping point as a movement, but we still have a long way to go to the finish line. We celebrate that it feels like the wind is at our back on increased understanding. But, just as the 1960’s didn’t stop racism, marriage equality has not stopped parents from kicking their kids out or stopped people from getting HIV or stopped the eleven murders of transgender women in 2015. I eagerly await the Supreme Court’s decision day. It will be one more step in our march towards justice. Sharon Esther Papo is Executive Director of The Diversity Center which enhances lives and promotes fairness for LGBTQ people in Santa Cruz County, For more information about The Diversity Center, you can go to www.diversitycenter.org or call (831) 425-5422. Mark your calendar for major upcoming LGBTQ community events: Dyke/Trans March: June 6 (SC downtown at the Clock tower @ 4pm), Santa Cruz Pride: June 7 @ 11am, Pacific Ave., Watsonville Pride: Aug. 23, Diversity Center Gala: Oct. 1, 2015.

Fluoride Is Hard To Avoid Completely. Here’s How To Detox Your Body.

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increase in fluoride excreted through their urine. The researchers concluded that tamarind mobilized fluoride from bone and carried it out in urine. In another study, Indian schoolboys ate 10 grams of tamarind every day. After 18 days, their excretion of fluoride was significantly increased. The researchers concluded that tamarind could delay fluorosis by improving excretion of fluoride in the urine. Tamarind is a tropical tree. Its pulp, bark, and leaves can be used to make a tincture or tea. Leaves, flowers, fruit, and seeds are used to make curries, lentils, salads, stews and soups. http://drsircus.com/medicine/iodine/ iodine-protects-fluoride-toxicity#_edn3 Margie King is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition®. A Wharton M.B.A. and corporate attorney for 20 years, she left the world of business to pursue her passion for all things nutritious. Margie is the author of Nourishing Menopause: The Whole Food Guide to Balancing Your Hormones Naturally. www.NourishingMenopause.com. Printed with permission.

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eep Tissue Massage is applied in a systematic way, concentrating on the deeper layers of the body’s soft tissues. It aims to release chronic patterns of tension in the body, through slow strokes and deep pressure on the contracted area(s). Deep tissue massage therapy is therapeutic as well as corrective, and done properly should cause neither excessive pain for the client nor strain for the therapist. Working deeply does not equate with working harder or with more effort, but is the result of specific deep tissue massage techniques combined with knowledge of the different layers of the body’s soft tissues

What Is Deep Tissue Massage Therapy?

The is a term often used by therapists to indicate that they use strong pressure, and won’t just be stroking oil onto the skin. However deep tissue work is not just about the amount of pressure used; it’s true intention is to work on all the layers of the body’s soft tissues and particularly the structure which covers and encases them - the fascia. Injury, illness or prolonged immobility can cause fascia to become stiff, hardened or stuck to adjacent structures. This in turn causes pain, reduced mobility and impaired function.

Whilst sometimes being slightly uncomfortable, it should never be painful; a good massage therapist should always respect your pain tolerance levels, and will work with you to find a level of pressure that is comfortable for you. Massage techniques for include the use of knuckles, fists, elbows, and forearms. The pace of a deep tissue massage session is usually slower than that of other massage work, to enable the therapist to pick up information from the client’s tissues, assess the best way to address the tension and contractions found, and apply careful and sensitive pressure in order to achieve a comfortable and lasting release.

How Does it Work?

Pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints can be caused by long-term muscle tension, postural imbalance, overuse and injury. All these things can cause muscle fibres to become shortened, tiny pockets of scar tissue to form (fibrosis), and larger areas of scar tissue will get laid down as an injury heals. Shortened muscle fibres also result in reduced blood flow to the area, and inefficient removal of metabolic waste products by the lymphatic system. The net result of this is areas of the soft tissues that become stiff, hardened, and “glued together� in contracted bands - adhesions. Normal movement becomes

impossible, and stiffness and pain set in. Deep tissue massage works by gently but firmly working across these bands to separate the tissues again, to lengthen shortened and contracted soft tissue structures, and to encourage efficient circulation to and from the affected area.

Who Benefits From Deep Tissue Massage Therapy?

This type of massage is highly beneficial for people who suffer from consistent muscle pain, especially in the muscles around the neck, lower back and shoulders. This can be caused by work related postural problems, leisure activities such as gardening, sports and exercise related injuries, and can also be the end-result of long-term emotional stress and tension.

The Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage Include:

• release of tension and stiffness from muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and fascia • pain relief • pain management • increased flexibility and suppleness • breaks down old scar tissue and adhesions • improved mobility, posture and physical performance • faster, more efficient recovery from injury and surgery

What to Expect During and After a Session

The technique usually focuses on specific areas. It can be offered in combination with other styles of massage, as a whole-body treatment or concentrated in one area, for example the lower back or shoulders. Your therapist will work with you to find a comfortable level of pressure, and will work with your breathing to help minimize discomfort and get the best possible release from the tissues. When a deep tissue massage is done correctly, the benefits are experienced within the next few days. You may feel rejuvenated, or a bit sore, depending on the particular therapy session. Any slight stiffness or pain experienced after a deep tissue massage is a completely normal reaction and will subside within 24-48 hours. It is advisable to rest and relax as much as possible after your deep tissue massage treatment, take a warm bath, and drink lots of water and/or herbal teas in order to help the body eliminate any waste products that have been released from the soft tissues. Avoiding caffeine and alcohol is also to be recommended, for the same reasons. For more details on the various types of massage therapy available such as holistic massage therapy, pregnancy massage therapy and remedial massage therapy, please visit my site via the links. I am based in Northfields, Ealing West London. A r t i c l e S o u rc e : h t t p : / / E z i n e A r t i c l e s . com/?expert=Helen_M_Hunter Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/634 4240

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David Newman Durga Das Amy has been organizing a wonderful group of Yoga teachers and workshop leaders who will be sharing their gifts at the event. I have arranged a fantastic group of talented souls to share their music and song with us. I am also in charge of bringing conscious venders of delicious food and wares to the fest. There will also be various forms of healing modalities offered.

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ties. A healthy spine is able to either straighten or curve in a relaxed, connected and functional way depending on the task at hand. In order to discover what we mean by relax we can create certain parameters which, like signposts, can point to the door, but it’s up to you to walk through it. Walking through the door of relaxation may begin by simply noticing our holding patterns. Noticing connection is one of the fundamental principles of Wujifa practice. If we are unaware of the tensions in our bodies, then they may continue unchecked. This is why standing meditation exercises are the foundation of many martial arts practices. In this instance, noticing the tensions we hold in the back, and lateral rotators can open up the door to letting that tension dissolve. Here we may find more freedom and ease in our movement. Trevor Caruso is a Rolf Structural Integration Therapist and owner of Mirror Gate Integrative Therapy in Santa Cruz County. He’s studied internal martial arts and other healing and awareness practices since 1993. He currently teaches ongoing Wujifa classes in Santa Cruz and Aptos. For Rolf sessions or Wujifa class registration call (831) 325-3587 or visit MirrorGateIntegrativeTherapy. com

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Like a car, the body is a complex machine that has many operational parts. If a car is out of alignment, it will wear down the tires quickly which will then lead to having to buy new tires sooner than expected. One problem leads to the dysfunction of a different parts of the car. The body works the same way. If there is one part of the body that is not functioning correctly, it can lead to a different problem in part of the body. A great example of this is tight calf muscles. While it may seem benign enough, under the surface, the tight calves are limiting range of motion in the ankles and knees which causes dysfunction up and down the entire leg, and can even cause the arches to fall in the foot. Additionally dysfunction in one part of the body can cause compensation patterns to ripple through the entire body. Now that the ankle mobility is compromised, the knee, hip and back may compensate for the dysfunction by overworking, becoming asymmetrical, wearing down faster and essentially becoming dysfunctional themselves. Functional Integrative Training examines the length/tension relation-

ship between muscles and allows trainers to identify muscle groups that are too tight or too loose all before providing any additional pressure on the kinetic chain. First the imbalances are isolated and corrected, then stabilized, then integrated into bigger

movement patterns. We can also look at this like spokes on a bicycle wheel, there are many muscles that attach to a given joint in the body. If some spokes are too short and some are too long the wheel will not be round and will break down and fall apart. So by evaluating the length or range of motion of each muscle, we can determine which muscles need to be lengthened with massage, self myofascial release and stretching, and which muscles need to be shortened with isolating strengthening exercises. Now that the muscles are balanced we take the body through stabilization exercises to make sure we can keep the body in the new state we have created. Then we can integrate the newly balanced muscles and joints into bigger movement patterns, like squatting, lunging, pushing, pulling, gait and so on.

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am thrilled to be featured in this magazine. What a treat! I guess I epitomize the slogan. . . “You’ve come a long way baby!!” In 1983, my dream of being a ‘stay-at-home’ mom disappeared when my marriage crumbled. I was desperate to find a way that I could take care of my family without missing out on their lives. I got involved in Direct Sales and did whatever I could to stay home and be sure that I got my time with the family. Today, I am thrilled I made the effort because I didn’t miss out on their lives while they were growing. And, because of my desire to self-educate and create a great life for my family, I have led an interesting and productive life which became a speaking and coaching career. My specialty is ‘time organization’ and ‘problem solving’— getting it all done and having fun doing it. I wanted to create a great life and I sometimes want to pinch myself because I am filled with gratitude for the life that I created with a positive mindset and by surrounding myself with the right people. Born and raised in the Central Valley of California by my Portuguese parents. Work ethic on the ranch meant getting up early and doing chores and working as a team. If we didn’t do our part, crops were lost or livestock died. I applied this work ethic to my business life . . . it was a winning formula for success. It gave me the life that I wanted for my children. I learned there was a high demand for this type of knowledge and experience and because I learned about the importance of keeping a sense of humor, I have been able to communicate, coach and share the techniques I have learned from the stage or in ‘one-on-one coaching sessions’. My latest venture as a Talk Show host was an idea I have had for a while about hosting an all Positive Talk Show. No politics, religion or negativity. Just ideas, inspiration and problem solving to encourage listeners as they head into their weekend. I had been at the station doing Public Service Announcements for the Red Cross where I serve as a volunteer. The next thing you know, I got my own show on KSCO Radio: ‘The Avilanche Power Hour’. Inspirational, informative, educational, sometimes controversial…but always entertaining! Along with my dear

friend and co-host, Numa Trepanier, we have the privilege of sharing our show with listeners every Thursday Night from 8pm to 9pm on KSCO Radio, 1080 am or you can listen to us online or to the replay the show by going to www.zbsradio.com Call us and talk to us. I view Talk Radio as the original form of Social Media. We have a Facebook page where people can post questions and see what is going on the show. I am so excited to be able to bring the years of my studies and trainings with the greatest mentors to the KSCO Community. I feel that positive ideas and thoughts can help anyone turn any situation around. My motto is that . . . “it’s not what happens to you in life, but how you respond to it!” This is what I want to help people be able to do—which is the purpose of my KSCO Talk Show. Life is hard enough with its twists and turns. If I can make a difference for just one person, then it’s worth it. Please tune in and send us your feedback. This is a project of my heart. I do Time Management Seminars at the Chaminade and the next one is June 14th for anyone that wants to “Have the Time of Your Life” please check it out at www.janineavila.com/events Janine Avila has presented her uniquely funny & entertaining

seminars across the USA, Canada & Russia. Her strategies, humor, tenacity & success principles allowed her to be at the top of her profession while raising a large family. If she is not onstage inspiring & teaching the masses, you can find her on the beach with her grandchildren in her home town of Santa Cruz. Janine didn’t allow circumstances & hardships to rob her of her plan for her life. She was able to Reinvent herself several times and turn her tragedies into triumph— coming back stronger, more joyful and determined to teach others to do the same. Sponsored by Avilanche “A Powerful Force in Business” Questions or need a group rate? Call (800) 779-1562 or info@janineavila.com

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‘BE NATURAL MUSIC’ ~ AN INTERVIEW WITH ITS FOUNDER: MATTHEW D. PINCK

Who began ‘Be Natural Music’? ‘Be Natural Music’ was started by me, Matthew D. Pinck, or “yoga matt” as I have been known on stage—back as far as the Fall of 1998. Matt’s first teaching job, which was at the Montessori School in Felton (No longer there). He also drove to students’ houses all around the San Lorenzo Valley & taught piano & guitar lessons.

Students learn musically: Basic Music Fundamentals Classical & Jazz theory Rhythm Notation & Clasp Counting Tablature & Chord Recognition Songs, Improvisation & Composition Band Experience, Performance & Studio Recording Music Styles: Rock | Jazz | Blues | Classical | Folk

Why was ‘Be Natural Music’ startHow does your Program work? ed? Matthew Pinck If you know how to play an instruWhen I started teaching music, I ment, and want to play in a band, then the Real had no idea that it would become a full time job; Rock Band Program is right for you! You’ll have let alone that it would actually turn into a popular to audition for a band if there’s an opening, or we music school! I started teaching because it was can possibly start a new band class if we have at very enjoyable & incredibly rewarding! least 3 students in the band. If you are a beginner or want to freshen up on your chops, then taking private music lessons would be best. It’s always recommended that you take both private music lessons while you’re in a band class. ‘Be Natural Music’ offers private music teachers but we love working with other music teachers in What is your Mission Statement? Santa Cruz. There are some great teachers here! To teach our youth the enjoyment of playing In 2012, ‘Be Natural Music’ got a fiscal music through the fundamentals of music. To give them the tools that they need to play an instrument or instruments. To help them learn how to play cover songs, compose music, record music & perform music as well as learning how to work together in a group dynamic and how to deal with nervousness. What do you enjoy about ‘Be Natural Music’? What I enjoy most about directing ‘Be Natural Music’ is seeing the students’ faces on stage after the audience claps loudly at their performance. It’s incredible. It’s the most incredible moment and the most rewarding! I am grateful to be able to run a music school and help kid’s learn music. Who are your Students? We have about 55 students per week and about 35 of them being in a band. Our students live throughout Santa Cruz County and are very diverse. We have ongoing weekly music and band classes—we’re the only school around with a yearly program. Most of the students that are in bands stay in the bands for years. Each band forms a name, a band logo and get band shirts made ever year. It’s like a sports team! They get name recognition and each band has their own page on our website, just like a real band. What do the Students most enjoy? The students love being in a ‘real band’! That’s why I call the band program the “Real Rock Band” program. Because I want to give these kids a real band experience, just like being in a real rock band! They choose their own songs; give their input on pretty much everything. I’m there to keep things moving and to give them direction. These kid’s will be in bands when they’re adults and the skills they learn here at ‘Be Natural Music’ will give them the structure and know-how to have a successful band. What are the Benefits for your Students? They learn discipline, self-confidence, cooperation, responsibility, social integration, friendship, how to play different musical instruments, and so much more! We also have Music Summer Camps every summer at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz! During these camps, we teach kids how to compose music, play music and record the music professionally at the Rio Theatre! Super fun! We have two sessions this year: June 29—July 3 July 27—31 Our School (description): ‘Be Natural Music’ is a music school in Santa Cruz, California, run by Matthew D. Pinck. Our school offers private music lessons, band classes, and music camps, as well as the Real Rock Band experience.

sponsorship through the William James Association. (http://williamjamesassociation.org/) This allowed us to start a scholarship program for kid’s in need for music lessons / classes and need help to pay for them. All of our concerts are fund-raisers for this scholarship program. We now have about 25 donor businesses in Santa Cruz County that donate products to our raffle at our shows. The money that we earn from the raffle go directly to our scholarship program. Donation also go to the program as well: www.benaturalmusicsantacruz.com/donate/. About ‘Be Natural Music’ . . . ‘Be Natural Music’ is a music school based in Santa Cruz and was founded by Matthew Pinck in the fall of 1998. ‘Be Natural Music’ specializes in the teaching of musical instruments as well as directing rock band classes through the Real Rock Band Program. This program consists of musicians of various skill levels and ages who form bands for the enjoyment of playing music together. Currently, Matt directs 8 Rock Band classes a week! For more information, call Matt @ (831) 515-8369 or visit us on the web: www.benaturalmusicsantacruz.com www.youtube.com/channel/UCug0OiRaZ0kxfc40sOFwdIw Contact: Matthew Pinck matt@benaturalmusicsantacruz.com www.benaturalmusicsantacruz.com PO Box 2057 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 Phone: (831) 515-8369 We thank Connection Magazine for educating their Readership about the many possibilities for young people to become musically proficient and have the opportunity to develop so many Life Skills. They have presented a number of featured articles about ‘Be Natural Music’ in their ‘Parenting, Kids & Education Column as well as this Interview. Thank you. Please let us know that you read this Article and saw our Ad. www.connectionmagazineonline.com

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‘Op Ed’ by Drew Lewis It is becoming apparent to many of us that the old paradigm of the Medical Industrial Complex (MIC) of greed, lies, massive profits, suffering and death is collapsing and is being replaced with a new emerging one that actually cures people of their diseases. After viewing the new documentary film series “The Quest for the Cures Continues.....� one can readily see that there are many doctors who are SUCCESSFULLY CURING THEIR PATIENTS OF CANCER using nonstandard, non “Allopathic� methods with great success. These methods and procedures are unique and original in that they do not use the old AMA accepted model of burn, cut and poison to “treat� cancer. No, these new “outside the box� treatments and therapies ACTUALLY CURE CANCER and the film and the doctors in it have the clinical data and patient testimony to prove these claims. Episode #1 Modern Medicine and the Cancer Pandemic: http://thetruthaboutcancer.com/ spring15/episode1/ In some cases the AMA, CDC, FDA and other alphabet Government Agencies defending the vested industries and profits of the MIC have come out and politically, economically and legally harassed and attacked many of these doctors. The evidence presented in this documentary series shows that fresh, whole, nutrient dense, unprocessed organic foods taken in conjunction with a detoxification regimen has effectively enabled the human immune system to not only effectively kill cancer but change the environmental conditions of the cancer patients physiology to the point that it no longer supports cancer growth. From my

own perspective it appears that cancer thrives in the unnatural and toxic environment produced in the human body by ingesting synthetic, manufactured, GMO, pesticide laden, nutrient deficient processed food, toxic vaccines, prescription drugs and a host of other chemical exposures from living in a industrial corporate consumer culture. This unnatural, synthetic and toxic consumptive lifestyle is bringing about the conditions where cancer is initiated and grown. I say this because when these aforementioned conditions are removed and replaced with fresh organic whole foods, clean filtered water, exercise, meditation and a clean environment the cancer shrinks and dies out. Here’s the main crux of the problem: Big Pharma and the MIC has been giving money to the major medical schools in the U.S. for many decades now. Along with the money comes the “strings� attached. Big Pharma and the MIC gets to design the curriculum which is basically subsidizing...you guessed it, writing prescriptions for drug companies and expensive high tech procedures. The medical school curriculum also only teaches radiation “therapy� and surgery as the only other options. There is an old saying: “If all you have is a hammer then everything looks like a nail�. A Doctor can only practice what they are taught. One Doctor I talked with at a medical conference told me that he has had less than ONE HOUR of study on nutrition IN HIS ENTIRE STUDIES as a student in medical school. The actual practices and techniques that actually CURE THE PATIENT like nutrition, detoxification, oxygen therapy and many more are ignored and attacked. This is because the corporations cannot patent or otherwise control the alternative therapies which cure cancer. No control, no ownership = not much profit. Also it is FAR MORE PROFITABLE TO TREAT CANCER THAN TO CURE CANCER. When you treat cancer you get a return client and higher profits. If you cure cancer you

lose your market share. This condition was recently exposed by a Dr. Biles in a commentary in the April issue of the Connection Magazine. He wrote:�..... physicians have been so well trained that they march in lockstep so as to protect one another and of course...... the profession, all to the benefit of Big Pharma....particularly if the treatment is government mandated (i.e. SB277) which insures economic stability and portfolio growth.....and it might keep America sicker, which is clearly another benefit.� This MIC has been a wonderful cash cow for many decades for the Rockefeller Family and the American Medical Association which they created. It has also been a true nightmare for their patients. Besides the suffering and death there is also financial ruin of the victims and their families as they are preyed upon by the system, their brainwashed minions and some morally challenged Doctors. But that is beginning to change now. The word is starting to get out and some people are taking notice that there is something very wrong with this picture, especially when their lives and unimaginable suffering and loss come to bear. Once you awaken from the trance and get past all the lies and disinformation of the MIC and have a chance to look at the actual facts, patient testimony and clinical files presented in this new film a whole new medical paradigm appears that actually cures cancer because it is truly based on the needs and care of the patient and not the profits of powerful multi billion dollar corporations. Many people will continue to follow the herd, be driven by fear, ignorance and denial which are the three shepherds of the MIC. Others will take notice of the mounting evidence that they are living in an illusion, a false paradigm created and maintained by the MIC and will leave the herd to find their own path to well being. The brave and courageous have already shown us that the Emperor has no clothes. Now it is up to us to save ourselves and our loved ones before it is too late. Drew Lewis is a local activist and researcher.

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California Water Wars: Another Form of Asset Stripping?

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by Ellen Brown n California’s epic drought, wars over water rights continue, while innovative alternatives for increasing the available water supply go untapped. Wars over California’s limited water supply have been going on for at least a century. Water wars have been the subject of some vintage movies, including the 1958 hit The Big Country starring Gregory Peck, Clint Eastwood’s 1985 Pale Rider, 1995’s Waterworld with Kevin Costner, and the 2005 film Batman Begins. Most acclaimed was the 1975 Academy Award winner Chinatown with Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, involving a plot between a corrupt Los Angeles politician and land speculators to fabricate the 1937 drought in order to force farmers to sell their land at low prices. The plot was rooted in historical fact, reflecting battles between Owens Valley farmers and Los Angeles urbanites over water rights. Today the water wars continue on a larger scale with new players. It’s no longer just the farmers against the ranchers or the urbanites. It’s the people against the new “water barons” (http://tinyurl.com/mklb4mu) – Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Monsanto, the Bush family, and their ilk – who are buying up water all over the world at an unprecedented pace.

A Drought of Epic Proportions

At a news conference on March 19, 2015, California Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon warned (http://tinyurl.com/o7kxoxb), “There is no greater crisis facing our state today than our lack of water.”

Jay Famiglietti, a scientist with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Cañada Flintridge, California, wrote in the Los Angeles Times (http://tinyurl.com/q963d3q) on March 12th: Right now the state has only about one year of water supply left in its reservoirs, and our strategic backup supply, groundwater, is rapidly disappearing. California has no contingency plan for a persistent drought like this one (let alone a 20-plus-year mega-drought), except, apparently, staying in emergency mode and praying for rain. Maps indicate (http://tinyurl.com/oqk7ybj) that the areas of California hardest hit (http:// tinyurl.com/q6rmdyf) by the mega-drought are those that grow a large percentage of America’s food. California supplies 50% of the nation’s food and more organic food than any other state. Western Growers estimates (http://tinyurl.com/ ooswfc7) that last year 500,000 acres of farmland were left unplanted, an amount that could increase by 40% this year. The trade group pegs farm job losses at 17,000 last year and more in 2015. Farmers with contracts from the Central Valley Project, a large federal irrigation system, will receive no water for the second consecutive year, according to preliminary forecasts (http:// tinyurl.com/qj7glz3). Cities and industries will get 25 percent of their full contract allocation, to ensure sufficient water for human health and safety. Besides shortages, there is the problem of toxic waste dumped into water supplies by oil company fracking (http://tinyurl.com/qfvku7d). Economists estimate the cost of the drought in

Water, Prec 2014 at $2.2 billion.

No Contingency Plan The massive Delta water tunnel project (http://tinyurl.com/nnrgvbb), designed to fix Southern California’s water supply problems by siphoning water from the north, was delayed last August due to complaints from Delta residents and landowners. The project remains stalled (http://tinyurl.com/p2odzo4), as the California Department of Water Resources reviews some 30,000 comments. When or if the project is finally implemented, it will take years to complete, at an estimated cost of about $60 billion (http://tinyurl.com/nzkwcmf) including financing costs. Meanwhile, alternatives for increasing the water supply rather than fighting over limited groundwater resources are not being pursued. Why not? Skeptical observers note that water is being called the next commodity boom (http:// tinyurl.com/4z4ycn6). Christina Sarich, writing (http://tinyurl.com/pzygjp6) on NationOfChange. org, asserts: “Numerous companies are poised to take advantage of the water crisis. Instead of protecting existing water supplies, implementing stricter regulations, and coming up with novel ways to capture rainwater, or desalinizing seawater, the corporate agenda is ready, like a snake coiled, to make trillions off your thirst.”

These coiled snakes include Monsanto and other biotech companies, which are developing drought-resistant (http://tinyurl.com/pqzm8gr) and aluminum-resistant seeds (http://tinyurl.com/ bbxpglb) set to take over when the organic farmers throw in the towel. Organic dairy farmers and ranchers have been the hardest hit by the drought, since the certified organic pasture on which their cows must be fed is dwindling fast. Some critics suggest that (http://tinyurl. com/puxeu69), as in Chinatown, the drought itself is man-made, triggered not only by unprecedented carbon emissions but by “geo-engineering” – spraying the skies with aluminum and other particulates, ostensibly to shield the earth from global warming (though there may be other motives). On February 15, 2015, noted climate scientist Ken Caldeira of the Carnegie Institute for Science at Stanford asserted (http://tinyurl. com/me4pr8a) that geo-engineering was the only way to rapidly cool the earth. He said: “A small fleet of airplanes could do what large volcanos do — create a layer of small particles high in the atmosphere that scatters incoming sunlight back to space. Cooling the Earth this way, could be fast, cheap and easy.” That technique also suppresses rainfall. According to U.S. patent #6315213, filed by the US military on November 13, 2002: The polymer is dispersed into the cloud

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cious Water and the wind of the storm agitates the mixture causing the polymer to absorb the rain. This reaction forms a gelatinous substance which precipitate to the surface below. Thus, diminishing the cloud’s ability to rain. Suspicious observers ask whether this is all part of a larger plan. Christina Sarich notes that while the state thirsts for water, alternatives for increasing the water supply go untapped: Chemical Engineers at MIT have indeed figured out how to desalinate water – electrodialysis having the potential to make seawater potable quickly and cheaply (http://tinyurl.com/ ogetun6) without removing other contaminants such as dirt and bacteria, and there are inexpensive nanotech filters (http://tinyurl.com/o3u3zxx) that can clean hazardous microbes and chemicals from drinking water. Designer Arturo Vittori believes the solution to the water catastrophe (http:// tinyurl.com/khgsjqu) lies not in high technology but in a giant basket that collects clean drinking water from condensation in the air.

Tapping Underground Seas

Another untapped resource is California’s own “primaryâ€? water — water newly produced by chemical processes within the earth that has never been part of the surface hydrological cycle. Created when conditions are right to allow oxygen to combine with hydrogen, this water is continually being pushed up under great pressure from deep within the earth and finds its way toward the surface where there are fissures or faults. This water can be located everywhere on the planet. It is the water flowing in wells in oases in the desert, where there is neither rainfall nor mountain run-off to feed them. A study reported in Scientific American (http://tinyurl.com/pgfx4pp) in March 2014 documented the presence of vast quantities of water locked far beneath the earth’s surface, generated not by surface rainfall but from pressures deep within. The study confirmed “that there is a very, very large amount of water that’s trapped in a really distinct layer in the deep Earth‌ approaching the sort of mass of water that’s present in all the world’s oceans.â€? In December 2014, BBC News reported (http://tinyurl.com/ljs3j75) the results of a study presented at the fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union, in which researchers estimate there is more water locked deep in the earth’s crust than in all its rivers, swamps and lakes together. Japanese researchers reported (http://tinyurl.com/l5zu26s) in Science in March 2002 that the earth’s lower mantle may store about five times more water than its surface oceans. Dramatic evidence that earthquakes can release water from deep within the earth was demonstrated last August, when Napa was hit with a 6.0 quake. Solano County suddenly enjoyed a massive new flow of water (http:// tinyurl.com/ofso487) in local creeks, including a reported 200,000 gallons per day just from Wild Horse Creek. These increased flows are still ongoing, puzzling researchers who have visited the area. Where did this enormous waterflow come from? If it were being released from a shallow aquifer, something would have to replace that

volume of withdrawal, which was occurring at the rate of over 1,000 gallons per minute – over 10 times the pre-quake flow. Massive sinkholes or subsidence would be expected, but there were no such reports. Evidently these new waters were coming from much deeper sources, released through crevices created by the quake. So states Pal Pauer of the Primary Water Institute, one of the world’s leading experts in tapping primary water. After decades of primary water studies and successful drilling projects (http://tinyurl.com/jw5ymeh), Pauer has demonstrated that this abundant water source can be accessed to supplement our current water supply. Primary water may be tapped directly, or it may be found commingled with secondary water (e.g. aquifers) fed from atmospheric sources. New sophisticated techniques (http://tinyurl.com/ lalmkks) using airborne geophysical and satellite data allow groundwater and primary water to be located in rock through a process called “fracture trace mapping (http://tinyurl.com/lz3g569),� in which large fractures are identified by thorough analysis of the airborne and satellite data for exploratory drilling. Pauer maintains that a well sufficient to service an entire community could be dug and generating great volumes of water in a mere two or three days, at a cost of about $100,000. The entire state of California could be serviced for about $800 million – less than 2% of the cost of the very controversial Delta water tunnels – and this feat could be accomplished without robbing the North to feed the South.

The Water Wars Continue

California officials have been unresponsive to such proposals. Instead, the state has undertaken to regulate underground water. In September, a trio of bills were signed establishing a framework for statewide regulation of California’s underground water sources, marking the first time in the state’s history that groundwater will be managed on a large scale. Water has until now been considered a property right. The Los Angeles Times reported (http://tinyurl. com/lpclmct): [M]any agriculture interests remain staunchly opposed to the bill. Paul Wenger, president of the California Farm Bureau Federation, said the bills “may come to be seen as ‘historic’ for all the wrong reasons� by drastically harming food production. . . . “There’s really going to be a wrestling match over who’s going to get the water,� [Fresno Assemblyman] Patterson said, predicting the regulation plans will bring a rash of lawsuits. And so the saga of the water wars continues. The World Bank recently adopted (http:// tinyurl.com/crzau9l) a policy of water privatization and full-cost water pricing. One of its former directors, Ismail Serageldin, stated, “The wars of the 21st century will be fought over water.� In the movie Chinatown, the corrupt oligarchs won. The message seemed to be that right is no match against might. But armed with that powerful 21st century tool the Internet, which can generate mass awareness and coordinated action, right may yet prevail. http://www.primarywaterinstitute.org/ http://tinyurl.com/nfa9b3f

Tell the U.S. Forest Service: Stop NestlÊ’s Illegal Water Extraction This is unbelievable!! An investigation by the Desert Sun newspaper has revealed that the NestlĂŠ corporation has been illegally pumping water out of a Southern California national forest for its bottled water with a permit that expired 27 years ago.1 That means for 27 years, NestlÊ—the largest bottled water producer in the world—has been profiting by illegally extracting water in one of the most drought-stricken areas in the country, while the U.S. Forest Service—who issues and oversees these permits—has been totally asleep at the switch. The Forest Service must immediately halt NestlÊ’s water withdrawals and stop allowing corporate profiteering in the middle of California’s drought. Tell the U.S. Forest Service: Stop NestlÊ’s Illegal Water Extraction: http://tinyurl.com/ndu6p85 As the world’s leading bottled water producer, and owner of the Perrier and San Pellegrino brands, NestlĂŠ already has a dismal track record on water conservation and human rights. In 2013, NestlĂŠ was forced to back down after fighting a decision in Ontario, Canada, that would limit its water taking in times of severe drought. That same year, NestlÊ’s CEO famously challenged the ‘human right to water’.2 No wonder NestlĂŠ has continued to transport water out of the San Bernardino National Forest despite the fact that its permit expired in 1988. We don’t know how much water NestlĂŠ has been extracting for private profit because in 2009 the company stopped submitting annual reports to

local water districts about the groundwater it extracted for its bottled water.3 And furthermore, no agency currently monitors the amount of water NestlĂŠ has been illegally extracting from the San Bernardino National Forest, or its environmental impact. What we do know is that NestlĂŠ is profiting handsomely by extracting water from public lands. In Sacramento, for example, NestlĂŠ pays the same rates for water as average residential users, and then turns around and sells this water for literally thousands of times more than it pays.4 During a time of increasing drought, this lack of oversight and blatant profiteering at the expense of the public interest is simply inexcusable. Tell the U.S. Forest Service it must immediately stop giving NestlĂŠ a free pass to take our water. Tell the U.S. Forest Service: Stop NestlÊ’s Illegal Water Extraction. Thank you for your activism. 1. “Bottling Water Without Scrutiny,â€? (http:// tinyurl.com/nph5qd9) The Desert Sun, March 8, 2015. 2. “Organizations Denounce Nestle’s New Human Rights Impact Assessment as a Public Relations Stunt,â€? (http://tinyurl.com/p4t3ltv) Food & Water Watch, December 19, 2013. 3. “Little oversight as Nestle taps Morongo reservation water,â€? (http://tinyurl.com/oy5wre3) The Desert Sun, July 12, 2014. 4. “Nestle Continues Stealing Water During Drought,â€? (http://tinyurl.com/krmotgc) MintPress News, March 20, 2015. Sign Petition at: http://tinyurl.com/ndu6p85

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Reconnective Healing

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ity and more. Seemingly, unreachable potential becomes reality. Reconnective Healing frequently provides instantaneous and life-lasting results for people with range of motion limitations, cancers, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, chronic pain, injuries and more. Recent studies from major universities indicate that Reconnective Healing is the most advanced form of evolutionary energy healthcare today. Research points to the fact that Reconnective Healing restructures damaged DNA, is more than twice as effective as physical therapy in restoring range of motion, induces generathletic peak performance, and gener ally helps you step more fully into your optimal potential and become a stronger and healthier version of you. Explains Reconnective Healing founder Dr. Eric Pearl, “Reconnective Healing is the gateway to balance and wholeness, experiencing ourselves at our best. It taps into something we don’t yet fully understand, Continues on Next Page

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by John Voris would like to begin with a question: when you are about to meet someone new and a friend says that person has a great personality, what comes to mind? Some have said: bubbly, energetic, easy-going, inviting, likable, kind, warm, friendly and many other adjectives. Regardless of how we describe a personality, we are always reporting on what we observe in others. However, . . .

Does bubbly set goals? Does energetic feel the struggle of failure? Does easy-going make our decisions? Does inviting know what is morally right? Does likable know if change is needed? Does kind know what it likes and dislikes? Does ‘agreeable’ choose what we will eat for dinner? Does a personality seek others like itself?

The description of each corresponds perfectly with the four motivating Life Themes of Love, Justice, Wisdom and Power: 1) The Life Theme of Love focuses on appreciating the individual’s full potential by expressing their Authentic state of Being; 2) The Life Theme of Justice focuses on human social values with the intent of promoting mutual harmony. 3) The Life Theme of Wisdom reveals our approach and motivation of how, what, and why we learn. 4) The Life Theme of Power is our source for

As you can see, this observable personalchange. We are driven to impact the world ity is a flexible style of expression we consciously by making it a better place to live and fill control to meet the personal and social challenges the requirements of others to maintain their of an unpredictable world. The value of a perpreferred life style. sonality profile test results is to find our style of People have all four of these Life Themes social interaction especially in the work place. It ti is perfectly reasonable to say we “have� a style with one dominating the other three. This driving & of expression but not that we “are� that style of force is more powerful than a “personality� and ve. expression. It is like saying Bob is a dog rather it expresses itself in a person on a continuous y. basis. than saying Bob has a dog. As you can see, there is something deeper Moreover, when we take a personality profile test, our internal sense of self assesses than our personality at work that is running the our external behavior in order to provide the show. Our personality is merely the way we answers. This process alone makes it obvious appear in social situations. It is not what drives * that the invisible identity is the power that is us. What drives us are ancient archetypal forces G driving the visible actions of our personality and based on moral and ethical virtues. I like to see gazineOnline.com V Facebook/ConnectionOnline V March — April 8, 2015 these virtues as gifts that we are born with and is choosing the answers. You are not a personality. You are an are compelled to express and give throughout identity. And that identity is driven by one of our life. four archetypes or as I like to call them “Life John Voris has worked with over a thousand people helping them discover their Authentic Identity Themes.� My research has revealed in the writings and Life Purpose. He invented a ground-breaking from the ancient Egyptians, American Indians approach to personal inquiry that reveals a perof North America, global Shamans, European son’s true motivation and metaphysical design. philosophers and psychotherapists, the historical John maintains a consulting practice at 26362 presence of four universal and innate sources of Carmel Rancho Lane in Carmel, California motivation: Love, Justice, Wisdom and Power. offering readings to individuals and coaches to These archetypes represent four and only four use with their clients. Call (888) 994-4544 or major motivating forces that can explain human visit his website at: www.johnvoris.com for more information or to book a reading. behavior.

Reconnective Healing

Continued from Previous Page don’t yet fully understand, yet, has frequently reproducible results and transcends anything traditionally considered as energy healing. Reconnective Healing accesses something well beyond that level.� Approximately 100,000 people around the world have received various levels of training in Reconnective Healing with more than 30,000 active practitioners worldwide. Reconnective Healing consists of a spectrum of energy, light and information that allows the body to selfcorrect. It returns the body to a natural and optimal state of balance regardless of the cause of the problem. Dr. Eric Pearl walked away from one of the most successful chiropractic practices in Los Angeles when he and others started witnessing

miraculous healings. Since that time, he has committed himself to imparting the light and information of the Reconnective Healing process through extensive lectures and seminars about “The Reconnection.� Dr. Pearl has appeared on numerous TV programs, including Leeza, Sally Jessy Raphael, The Other Side, Extra, Art Bell, America’s Health Network, FOX TV, and countless TV programs worldwide. He has also presented to a full house at Madison Square Garden, and his seminars have been featured in various publications, including The New York Times. Website: www.TheReconnection.com Reconnective Healing is a process that can be done ‘in person’ OR ‘by long distance’, such as by telephone. There are excellent, accomplished Reconnection Healing Practitioners in our magazine. We suggest you call them up to sign up for a high quality session.

Barbara Thomas assisted by Peggy Black

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you tense up? Then go through each room and observe with out judgment. Notice your impressions, your emotions and the sensations in your body. Ask your home/room/heart, “What small change can I make to shift the energy of this space to bring support and nourishment to my life?” The answer could be as simple as moving a piece of furniture, removing clutter, adding a colorful shawl to a couch, adding a light or opening the windows to let the air and sun shine in! Have fun with this process and learn to trust your intuition. Remember Feng Shui (pronounced fung shway) rhymes with fun and play! For Feng Shui advice tailored to your specific situation contact Megan at (831) 588-5424 or megan@windandwaterblessings.com. Megan Montero is a Feng Shui consultant, a Plant Spirit Medicine Healer and a Granicera (weather worker) in the Nahuatl indigenous tradition of Mexico. She offers Feng Shui consultations in the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay area and by phone and she practice Plant Spirit Medicine at her office in Santa Cruz. Learn more about Megan’s services at www.windandwaterblessings.com.

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I told her that if she was living in a residence that had karmic or disruptive vibrational patterns, the effect would be negative which could in turn, could health problems. I asked if I could analyze her address in the hope of discovering answers to what could not be rationally explained. The street numbers indicated that the vibrational patterns coming from inside the home were emotionally charged, shocking, and highly volatile while the neighborhood revealed risky business and was highly disruptive. In asking a few questions about the exact location of the home, I made the assumption that her house was in the direct pathway of the carbon monoxide fumes coming from busy intersections close to her home. Based on this reading, further tests were conducted only to find out that my assumptions were right. Now knowing what had caused her family’s illnesses, Jane had no choice but to take a loss on the purchase of this property and move into another home, this time away from busy neighborhoods. After moving, all of the medical symptoms went away. If you are looking for a happy and peaceful home, you will want to avoid specific numbers that represent risky business, disruption, emotionally charged or a karmic vibration. There are some realtors who use this ancient science to determine if the house is a fit and compatible with their clients, knowing how serious it can be to move into a home that is contrary to your vibrational patterns. Joanne Justis, Author, Speaker and Intuitive Chaldean Decoder. Charts & Readings for: Personal Growth, Relationships, Partner Matching, Name Changes, Baby Naming, Business Naming and more. Discover how using Chaldean mathematics will give you insight, clarity and options for controlling changes in your life. (408) 399-3101. Visit www.NumbersRU.com and www. BabyName4U.com.

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Dining Delights Chipotle Mexican Grill An Amazingly Healthy Fastfood Eatery

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hen I saw the announcement that Chipotle Mexican Grill was not going to use GMO food any more, I was really happy about it. I thought, “This is wonderful. The first company to realize that people don’t want to eat GMO food.” At the same time, I wondered how deep their commitment to quality food really was. When I went to their website, however, I was blown away about who Chipotle Mexican Grill really is and what they stand for! These guys are not your typical corporate organic food purveyors that sell organic food and use the profits to fund anti-label GMO campaigns to flood voters with their massive scam advertising. These guys (and gals, if anyone feels just saying guys is offensive) have true commitment to good food and good food production techniques and farming! They have even created a very funny TV series viewable on Hulu that skewers the corporate food industry!

Here is what they have to say: When It Comes To Our Food, Genetically Modified Ingredients Don’t Make The Cut.

Chipotle is on a never-ending journey to source the highest quality ingredients we can find. Over the years, as we have learned more about GMOs, we’ve decided that using them in our food doesn’t align with that vision. Chipotle was the first national restaurant company to disclose the GMO ingredients in our food, and now we are the first to cook only with non-GMO ingredients.

What is a GMO?

A GMO is created by inserting genes from one species (typically bacteria or a virus) into the DNA of another. This can result in a plant with characteristics that wouldn’t occur naturally, such as producing pesticides or the ability to withstand high doses of chemical herbicides.

Why Did We Remove Gmos From Our Food?

One reason customers love Chipotle is that we use great ingredients. For us this means great taste, but it also means that the food we serve should be made with ingredients raised with care for animals, farmers, and the environment. We’re doubtful that the GMO ingredients that used to be in our food meet these criteria. Here are the three key reasons.

Scientists Are Still Studying The Long Term Implications Of GMOs.

While some studies have shown GMOs to be safe, most of this research was funded by companies that sell GMO seeds and did not evaluate long-term effects. More independent studies are needed. The manufacturers of GMO seeds claim that GMOs are widely considered to be safe, but we don’t believe the scientific community has reached a consensus on the long-term implications of widespread GMO cultivation and consumption. For example, in October 2013 a group of about 300 scientists from around the world signed a statement rejecting the claim that there is a scientific consensus on the safety of GMOs for human consumption. These scientists

would like to see more research conducted, and they’d like more of the research to be conducted by independent third parties, not the companies marketing GMO crops themselves. Until such studies are conducted, we believe it is prudent to take a cautious approach toward GMOs.

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The Cultivation of Gmos Can Damage the Environment.

Evidence suggests that GMOs engineered to produce pesticides or withstand powerful chemical herbicides damage beneficial insect populations and create herbicide resistant super-weeds.

Chipotle Should Be a Place Where People Can Eat Food Made with Non-GMO Ingredients.

In our quest to serve the best ingredients, we decided to remove the few GMOs in our food so that our customers who choose to avoid them can enjoy eating at Chipotle.

Which Ingredients in Chipotle’s Food Were Previously Genetically Modified?

Of The Eight Common GMO Crops Cultivated In The U.S., Only Two Were Found As Ingredients In Chipotle’s Food. 93% of corn grown in the U.S. in 2014 was genetically modified. This includes 76% of corn that is both herbicide resistant and pesticide producing, with the remainder engineered for only one of those traits. 94% of the soy grown in the U.S. in 2014 was engineered for glyphosate resistance. All corn-based ingredients in Chipotle’s food that formerly may have been genetically modified have been removed or replaced with non-GMO versions, while all soy-derived ingredients that may have been genetically modified were replaced with alternatives, such as rice bran oil and sunflower oil. The white sweet corn in Chipotle’s roasted chili-corn salsa has always been a non-GMO variety. The organic soybeans used to make the tofu for our Sofritas are not genetically modified, like all certified organic ingredients.

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The meat and dairy products we buy come from animals that are not genetically modified. But it is important to note that most animal feed in the U.S. is genetically modified, which means that the meat and dairy served at Chipotle are likely to come from animals given at least some GMO feed. We are working hard on this challenge, and have made substantial progress: for example, the 100% grass-fed beef served in many Chipotle restaurants was not fed GMO grain—or any grain, for that matter. Many of the beverages sold in our restaurants contain genetically modified ingredients, including those containing corn syrup, which is almost always made from GMO corn. Go to Chipotle.com for a lot more information. Let Chipotle Mexican Grill know that you learned about how good they are from Connection Magazine. Also, let them know that you appreciate their decision to drop GMOs.

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a botulism kind of bacteria , fungus (they don’t quite know what to call the organism), which eventually can paralyze your heart. If I have this disease so must most Americans and what does this say about our organic food? At this same time I read an article in the Monterey Weekly about pharmaceutical corn being grown in Monterey County. I was stunned! Monterey County is the heartland of the organic industry. It is where the organic dream began. John Russo , an organic lavender farmer, his former wife and several hundred other Monterey citizens including myself had spearheaded an action back in 2008 to get a GMO moratorium in Monterey county modeled after the Santa Cruz moratorium so our organic produce and commercial industry could be protected from the contamination problems related to GMO ‘s. We could not enlist the interest or support from the CCOF California Certified Organic Farmers Organization at that time. And I believe that was a major factor in why we failed. If farmers had been allowed to voice their concerns about their industry being destroyed by GMO’s the Supervisors would have listened. Dave Potter gallantly put the moratorium on the agenda for a vote. The Monterey Ag Commissioner advised the Monterey Board of Supervisors against it. The Farm Bureau was also against it and that effectively killed it.

Now GMO’s are soft killing us.

So, once again I am asking the Supervisors to revisit and vote for a GMO moratorium in Monterey County. I have called the Monterey County CCOF several times asking them to alert their farmers to write letters of concern because unless the farmers let the Supervisors know their livelihoods are being threatened with GMO contamination we don’t have a chance in getting the Moratorium accomplished. The CCOf has not returned my calls. One staff member informed

me they were working with the AG commissioner and that they doubted pharmaceutical corn was growing in Monterey County. Again I was stunned that CCOF who certifies our organic produce as organic would not be aware of this fact or be willing to join onto the efforts of the GMO moratorium. I also contacted Earthbound Farms who informed me they were now owned by White Wave who is owned by YUM YUM foods, (Kraft) a big GMO promoter of foods. I asked them to write a letter of concern to our Supervisors but they refused stating they were working on the GMO labelling issue and could not scatter their energies. I pointed out that having no organic food to label is an even bigger problem. I also contacted Whole Foods who gave a similar answer (I have all their e-mails). I believe the latest news stories that Monsanto has bought out Wholefoods must have some truth despite denials since they have shown me no interest in safeguarding the heartland of the organic industry. My last hope was contacting the Non GMO Verification Project who also has refused to get involved. They are supposed to be testing organic products and verifying that they are organic. How can we trust them when they show so little concern about this contamination process? So, sadly, in my experience so far, the watchdogs of the organic industry are refusing to bark or fight back and Monsanto is contaminating Monterey County with seeds from their seed store which resides in Salinas and sells GMO’s to any willing farmer wanting to plant them without any record of where . If you want to help get the moratorium passed and you are a farmer please contact the Monterey County Supervisors and let them know of your concern. (831) 755-5033 What good is it to have a moratorium in Santa Cruz when GMOs can spread through wind for miles? Lorna Moffat is a long time environmental activist and TV producer of the series called Meet America. www. ampmedia.org Lorna Call Lorna at (831) 420-2066.

The Urgent Case for a Ban on Fracking

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lizes over 100 dangerous chemicals known to cause life-threatening illnesses, including cancer. • Fracking destabilizes the climate. Fracking wells release large amounts of methane gas, which is known to trap 87 times more heat than carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and contributes greatly to global warming. • Fracking disrupts local communities. Fracking presents a broad number of consequences for people living in areas where it is occurring, including damage to public roads, declines in property value, increased crime and an increased demand on emergency services. • Fracking turns homes into explosive hazards. Contaminating water wells with methane and other Continues on Next Page

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U2’s Bono Partners with Monsanto to Destroy African Agriculture with GMOs

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by Jonathan Benson s his career continues to free fall into total irrelevance, pop star “Bono” of the rock group U2 has announced his support for a U.S.backed plan to rape and pillage Africa by stealing its land and agricultural systems and replacing them with corporate-owned GMOs (genetically-modified organisms) and chemicals. At the recent G8 Summit held at Camp David in Maryland, the Obama regime met with private industry leaders to announce the launch of the “New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition,” a thinlyveiled Green Revolution 2.0 that aims to uproot autonomous family farming systems throughout Africa and replace them with toxic monoculture systems controlled by multinational corporations like Monsanto. The deceptively titled scheme, which investigative journalist Rady Ananda describes as “a euphemism for monocultured, genetically modified crops and toxic agrochemicals aimed at making poor farmers debt slaves to corporations, while destroying the ecosphere for profit,” follows the usual script -- all those poor African people need American corporations to take control of their lives so they can be healthy and prosperous. It is a tired mantra that, upon closer look, is easily exposed as a complete sham to both exploit the vulnerable for obscene profits and seize control over the food supply. And this overtly evil agenda is one that Bono apparently believes is good, at least for the American interests that are slithering their way into Africa under the guise of helping the poor. “They’re future consumers for the United States,” stated Bono during a 2012 interview with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports, referring to the people of Africa who have yet to be assimilated into the beast system. “The president is talking business. This is good. It’s a whole new development paradigm today. The old donor/ recipient relationship... it’s over.” A video clip of Bono speaking these menacing words is available here: KennySideshow.Blogspot.com OR http://tinyurl.com/mynokqz

Africa says NO to agricultural genocide being foisted by US

Africa has long been a target of perverse American exploitation, with its rich diversity of minerals, gems and precious metals, a.k.a. lots of dollar signs for greedy mega-corporations. It is only natural, then, that this insatiable lust for filthy lucre extend to food and agriculture as well, much like it already has in the U.S. where GMOs and corporate monoculture rule the day. Never mind that the African people are vehemently opposed to having their agricultural heritage stolen from them by U.S. interests. The African Civil Society Organizations recently had this to say about the so-called “public private partnerships” being established to eliminate African sovereignty over its own food supply: “We request that: -- governments, FAO, the G8, the World Bank and the GAFSP [Global Agriculture and Food Security Program] reconsider their promotion of Public/Private Partnerships which, as they are now conceived, are not suitable instruments to support the family farms which are the very basis of African food security and sovereignty.” There’s really no other way to interpret this than Africa telling the U.S. and its corporate masters across the globe to shove it and stay out of their land. The first Green Revolution was an absolute failure, and this second proposed one will be even worse. Nothing about the plan benefits ordinary farmers or citizens of Africa -- it is all about enriching multinational corporations under the guise of humanitarian aid. “All these systems are extremely tenuous, vulnerable, not robust, not resilient,” explains a report by Volatility about the nature of corporate agriculture. “They’re all guaranteed to collapse. Hermetic monoculture, and industrial agriculture as such, is one big hothouse flower which requires perfect conditions to survive.” http://tinyurl.com/mynokqz Sources: http://foodfreedomgroup.com https://willyloman.wordpress.com http://kennysideshow.blogspot.com https://attempter.wordpress.com http://science.naturalnews.com Jonathan Benson is a staff writer for NaturalNews. http://tinyurl.com/lzb5r7d http://tinyurl.com/muosrap Printed with permission.

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Music on the Beach

by Janet Leonard FREE Friday Night Bands on the Beach at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk Bandstand. All Summer two shows, 6:30pm and 8:30pm. •Jun. 19th, Eddie Money, “Two Tickets to Paradise” •Jun. 26th, The Edgar Winter Band, “Free Ride” •Jul. 3rd, The Sun Kings, Tribute to The Beatles •Jul. 10th, Macy Gray, “I Try” •Jul. 17 th, Berlin featuring Terri Nunn, “Take My Breath Away” •Jul. 24th, Soul Asylum, “Runaway Train” •Jul. 31st, Wang Chung, “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” •Aug. 7th, Y&T, “Summertime Girls” •Aug. 14th, Everclear, “Santa Monica” •Aug. 21st, Blue Öyster Cult, “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” •Aug. 28th, Smash Mouth, “Walkin’ on the Sun” •Sep. 4 th , Papa Doo Run Run, “(Santa Cruz) Beach Party” Also the Boardwalk’s Season Kick-Off is Sat. May 16th, featuring the celebration of Marini’s 100th season at the Boardwalk with a special day of giveaways, entertainment, and fun! For more Boardwalk info go to: http:// beachboardwalk.com/. Cut out and save. The Scotts Valley High School ROP (Regional Occupational Program)

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The Age of Adaline

With Blake Lively, Harrison Ford, Michiel Huisman, Ellen Burstyn Entertainment: 4 Message: 4.5 his beautiful, romantic drama delivers lingering impact with deep echoes and implications for the human condition. Brief narration helps rational viewers accept the pretext, making it easier to relax into the fairytale-like qualities of this powerfully engaging story. Within it, you may find a meaningful meditation on the ravages of aging and death – especially if you were the only one frozen in time, while everyone you love keeps changing and disappearing! The experience of this film is everything, the idea for the plot is best viewed as a metaphor, asking you to suspend judgment. Remarkably strong performances, staging and editing make it work, with a surprisingly nuanced Harrison Ford who brings fascinating plot complication. If you can let the premise of possibility wash over you, rather than applying reason, an enchanted ride awaits. (1 hr 50 min).

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Music Production and Recording Arts will be performing original songs at Don Quixote’s on Sun. May 17th at 2pm. High school songwriters will be representing styles from pop to punk and rock to rap. Funds raised will go towards new equipment for the school recording studio. For more info go to: https:// svhsmusicdept.wordpress.com/. Santa Cruz Baroque Festival is having their annual garden party fundraiser Sun. May 24th from 2-5pm. “Music in the Garden”, features Shelley Phillips and Jesse Autumn performing Celtic tunes and The Great Morgani playing whimsical, bizarre, and humorous renditions from a very large song repertoire. Enjoy local and organic snacks with some vegan and glutenfree options, along with a selection of soft drinks, locally brewed organic beer, and wine in a large private garden in Bonny Doon with a view of Monterey Bay. The address of this event will be emailed with your receipt upon ticket purchase. To buy tickets go to: http:// www.scbaroque.org/. The Santa Cruz Symphony presents a special one-performance concert “Movie Magic”. The Symphony will perform themes from Star Wars, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter and many more all created by the master of film scores, John Williams. This is a fantastic opportunity to get an appreciation for the talent of the Symphony as they

perform this contemporary music. This concert will be performed at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium on Sat. Jun. 6th at 8pm. For more info and tickets go to: www.SantaCruzSymphony.org. Concerts in Retro: Here are my reviews of some recent shows. Remember this is only my opinion. At The Wharf House: The Vinny Johnson Band was the season opener for the upstairs deck because of a remodeling delay. Vinny had a few friends with him: Pete Contino on accordion, Les “Blues Buddha” Rosenthal on harmonica and Carie Anne McAlpine stepping in to sing a couple songs all making this sunny Saturday sound even more rich. A perfect band for this special occasion. PS I saw some dolphins! At Don Quixote’s: The Devil Himself, my favorite alternative metal/ heavy rock band, hit the stage hard with Dave Christensen on vocals and guitar, Danimal Burnham on guitar and vocals, Jason Goldberg on drums and newest member, Jared Neilson on bass, playing complex heavy music with meaningful lyrics and some political ranting. This is their platform for many ideas performed with a phenomenally dense yet exquisitely intricate sound. 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.

unbridled old-fashioned magic, casting a spell of charming enchantment. Acted beautifully throughout, with a spicy dose of wit. Lily James makes a splendid heroine, kindhearted and pure, her dresses a vision to behold. With Richard Madden as her heartthrob handsome prince, the delightful love story unfolds once more. Bonham Carter as the Fairy Godmother is a delicious, humorous treat, as is Cate Blanchett, embodying the wicked stepmother with classic glamour. A wonderful family film for all ages, if let yourself be whisked away to a distant land for a visual feast (1 hr 45 min).

is a lively and humorous accompaniment to the stunning nature settings and life lessons within this unfolding docudrama. How did they manage to film this without disturbing their “stars”? (And did they pay them union wages?) Fantastic entertainment for the whole family (1 hr 20 min).

Monkey Kingdom

With Tina Fay as narrator Entertainment: 4 Message: 4 isney magic at its best. So well filmed and coordinated, it is easy to forget these are wild macaque monkeys in their natural, Sri Lankan environment. We are privy to their private lives within their highly structured social order, through the story of Maya and her young son Kip. While anthropomorphized and gently interpreted, there is much enjoyment and education going on here. Tina Fay’s narration

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With Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Bruehl, Katie Holmes Entertainment: 3.5 Message: 4.5 ased on the true story and events surrounding Austrian symbolist painter Gustav Klimt’s famous work Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I, also called Woman in Gold. With elegance, dignity and confidence the formidable Helen Mirren stunningly embodies Bloch-Bauer’s niece, the feisty, 82-year-old Maria Altmann, a Jewish, US immigrant on a seemingly impossible quest to reclaim her family’s heritage from Vienna, which she fled 60 years prior. Ryan Reynolds delivers an excellent performance as Altmann’s rookie lawyer, with his own dramatic flair. Maria’s memories of her charmed childhood and flashbacks of the tragic events become the powerful personal lens through which we experience the cruel injustice of Nazi crimes, as well as glamorous Vienna, then and now. Captivating and exhilarating portrait of social justice, restitution and healing (1 hr 50 min).

Thu. • May 14 • 7:30pm • $20 Bill Kirchen & Bobby Black Commander Cody Guitar Great & Pedal Steel Superstar Sun. • May 17 • 7pm • $17adv/$20dr Houston Jones High-octane Americana / Bluegrass/ Folk / Blues / Gospel Thu. • May 21 • 7:30pm • $20 Reverend Billy C. Wirtz Comic Genius / Pianist / Musicologist Sat. • May 23 • 8pm • $17adv/$20dr The Sun Kings Beatles Tribute • Dance Sun. • May 24 • 7pm • $15 To Linda with Love Linda Ronstadt Tribute w/ Santa Cruz All-Star Band Fri. • May 29 • 8pm • $10 • Dance Extra Large + Sweet Hayah Funk / Soul / Rock / Reggae Wed. • June 3 • 7pm • $10 Cruz Control w/ Patti Maxine Creative Covers of Rock / Folk / Country / Blues

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May 21 Magic Bronson Atrium (Ages 21+) May 22 Tallest Man On Earth (Ages 16+) May 23 Steel Pulse/ Tatanka (Ages 16+) May 23 Speedy Ortiz Atrium (Ages 16+) May 24 Dirty Heads/ Through The Roots (Ages 16+) May 24 Coco Montoya Atrium (Ages 21+) May 25 Sage Francis/ J.Lately (Ages 16+) May 27 Doctor P (Ages 18+) May 28 J Boog/ New Kingston (Ages 16+) May 29 Trampled By Turtles (Ages 16+) May 30 Dizzy Wright/ Jahni Denver (Ages 16+) June 2 Awolnation (Ages 16+) June 5 The Expendables/ Hirie (Ages 16+) June 6 Good Riddance (Ages 16+) June 10 Anuhea/ Etana (Ages 16+) June 14 Action Bronson (Ages 16+) June 16 Joey Bada$$ (Ages 16+) June 17 Jedi Mind Tricks (Ages 16+) June 19 Nipsey Hussle (Ages 16+) June 20 Robin Trower (Ages 21+) June 21 Easy Star All-Stars (Ages 16+) July 10 Thrive/ Seedless (Ages 16+) July 12 Built To Spill (Ages 16+) July 18 Shwayze (Ages 16+) July 23 Between The Buried & Me (Ages 16+) Aug 1 Collie Buddz (Ages 16+) Aug 10 Echo & The Bunnymen (Ages 21+) Sep 20 John Hiatt & band (Ages 21+)

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by Susan Springfield was raised to argue. Discussions at our dinner table were conducted around positions and points of view. My father liked discourse. He had opinions and he wanted his kids to have opinions too. We were not required to agree with him, but we needed to think and care about what we thought. He wanted to raise critical thinkers. This was a gift. It freed each of us from the dogma of our childhood religion. One by one we “left the church.” If my father regretted his encouragement that we think for ourselves, he never said so. My father’s love of argument was a gift and a curse, as many things often are. I have learned to evaluate what others consider true and I have been forced to find the courage of my convictions. My opinions give me the energy and confidence to express myself. A good argument can sharpen my thinking and generate ideas. At the

same time, a strong opinion can narrow my mind with a judgment that comes too quick. It took me a while to realize that many people shrink from an argument. Different childhoods had different dinner table rituals. There are people who engage and many who just walk away. I had to learn that arguments are not at all helpful when it comes to emotions. There is no such thing as winning an argument, when it comes to the human heart. It helps to be able to tell the difference between thoughts and feelings. This I learned the hard way. It came as somewhat of a shock that there are many valid points of view. Sooner or later I learned that the people I knew best and loved most saw some things far differently than I did. I was called to build bridges across these seeming threats. Sometimes love won and sometimes it didn’t. Arguments still creep up on me.

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by Candace Stuart-Findlay “It’s a testament to the lack of love and lack of generosity in the world. I think people are yearning for that.” (Article excerpt from the Huffington Post Good News page chronicling the loving generosity of one stranger to another.) eading it highlighted the importance “awareness of focus” plays in the co-creation of self-loving happiness, and how equally important energetic ownership is in the cocreation of our life experiences. If we believe, whether consciously or unconsciously, a lack of love and generosity exists, it will perpetuate the cycle of lack and yearning for fulfillment. This in turn will co-create the energy and experience of victimization, thus creating a self-perpetuating loop of lack, emptiness, and unhappiness. And, why is that? Because we are not solid form, but are fields within fields of Electro-Magnetic energy, quantum biologically designed to transmit and receive Electro-Magnetic frequencies. We are literally energetically dialoging with everything that IS…24/7. Remember, a basic quantum science premise is “whatever you focus upon…expands’. We determine what we manifest in our life experiences… period, the end. Good News…we are already empowered to shift this perception… to fulfill this yearning! If our focus and full attention is upon the lack of love and generosity, and the subsequent yearning for fulfillment, we will continue to co-create the lack. Why? Because our focus is upon the “not having”. The quantum field complies with our conscious, or unconscious, energetic attention, and co-creates more “lack” transactions and events. If we are not aware that our en-

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They are like an odd sort of trance. I begin my sentences with ‘I agree” or ‘I disagree” as if those are my only options. I hear my voice echo with a strident tone. Sometimes I watch people’s faces fall. I replay conversations for hours after they happen and wish a question had been on my lips instead of an opinion. I have trained myself to look for areas of commonality, and still I take the bait. Getting older has helped. I have changed many of my opinions. Better ideas have emerged. I look back and laugh at some of the convictions I defended for all I was worth. Perspective softens some edges. I believe our lives matter and that our ideas shape our lives. I think our differences are our strengths and each of us brings important perspectives to the table. How we share our ideas, how we listen and the extent of our understanding will determine the collective wisdom of our times. Susan Springfield is a practitioner at the Center for Spiritual Living Santa Cruz, 1818 Felt Street. The Sunday celebration service begins at 10:30 with an earlier meditation at 10:00. Susan speaks on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Learn more about classes, workshops and events at cslsantacruz.org. or call (831) 462-9383. “having it” feeling. What would that feel like…look like? If helpful, write it down, and read it out loud. If doing so causes a tightening/ heaviness in the chest, no worries…this is simple energetic biofeedback that an unconscious blocking belief may be present. Celebrate the newfound awareness and insight, and return to feeling joyfully fulfilled, and then ask for clarity. How powerful we collectively are when we individually shift our focus from fear to Love…from anger to Joy! Together WE create the Shift! Candace Stuart-Findlay is an Author, Speaker, New Thought Educator, and Transformation Facilitator. If you wish to share your experiences with our readers, please reach out to me through my web site. Contact Candace through her website: www. empoweredwholebeing.com.

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ing; spirit, soul, mind and body/earth. The full moon at 13 Scorpio/Taurus calls you to center in your heart and know the power that moves through all of us. Inspire yourself, throw the I Ching. Make time to nourish soul. Cultivate mindfulness and see the world open like a flower. Simplify your diet. An issue comes to the forefront to be healed and you are released into something new. Gemini (May 21-Jun 20): This is an important month for you. Things are surfacing to be mulled over and reviewed. Take a good look at belief systems that create your life perspective. Simplify where you are over extended. You find immediate relief if you create more space. Misunderstandings can take place now. It can be difficult to decipher what is at the heart of things, so take your time. Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 21): This is a creative time for you. You find joy sharing with others. As Venus crosses into Cancer, your romantic self is stirred and love is around you. Seek out what is beautiful, positive, and those you love, along with the little things that draw you close to love. This new moon encourages you to go into the vision of what you are creating in your life. Touch into your core and let it speak to you. Leo (Jul 22-Aug 22): This month is an excellent time for you to perform, entertain, and express yourself publicly. At the full moon, you draw on the depth of Scorpio, its multilayered feelings and awareness. This full moon is a special time for you enjoy friends and community. Amplify your gratitude to receive the great pleasure of Jupiter at the Zenith in Leo. In the later half of the month, begin to move into quiet contemplation. Something is coming to a close or is being experienced at a new level. Virgo $XJ 6HS ,W¡V LP portant to keep your life simple and more spacious this month. Communications at work or in the family may be more difficult, so take your time DQG GRQ¡W UHVSRQG ULJKW DZD\ 7KLV LV a great time for retreating, for editing, for contemplating your life and/or writing. Keep your schedule simple, expand yourself into the imaginative worlds. New insights are evolving. Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22): You are tuned in this month, aware of others challenges, and emotional dynamics, with your own deep feelings. Expressing your creativity, letting yourself play, and having fun, seems to liberate you from feeling responsible for others feelings, and

being overly responsible in general. It changes the energy field around you, uplifts you, and affects those around you. Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21): This full moon accentuates your deep IHHOLQJ VHOI 'RQ¡W IRUJHW 6FRUSLR¡V special key word, surrender! Let it go! 8QGHUQHDWK \RXU LQQDWH ZLVGRP DQG intuitive gut leads you into renewed places. You experience success at work and are recognized publicly. ,W¡V OLEHUDWLQJ DQG EULQJV UHOD[DWLRQ 7RZDUG WKH HQG RI WKH PRQWK GRQ¡W schedule too much. You will need space and down time to regenerate. Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 20): This month work and health issues come to the forefront. Slowing your pace is essential for best results. You are especially concerned for another person this month. Your steadiness and thoughtful consideration helps them to see clearly. Step back, observe communications, and the actions of others. You will find that what you thought was being conYH\HG UHDOO\ ZDVQ¡W ZKDW ZDV EHLQJ expressed. Keep compassionate and healthy boundaries. Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19): Old issues have been stirred up. You are completing a large cycle. Refrain from self judgment. It can IHHO OLNH \RX DUHQ¡W PDNLQJ PXFK headway toward your goals. Review what they are, then ride the energy of each day as things unfold. You FDQ¡W JR DQ\ IDVWHU WKDQ \RX DUH DQG UDSLG SURJUHVV ZRQ¡W WDNH SODFH ULJKW now. Have patience and take a deep breathe. Healing and new inspiration will soon take place. Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 17): May is a good time to step out into the public. Your communications can inspire and liberate. At the new moon, go inward and sense your own special destiny. There is dynamic energy to create, to love, to embody. Take time to review. What is it you want? What is important to you? If self doubt arises, honor it, and experience a deeper level of actualization of who you are coming into focus. Pisces (Feb 18-Mar 19): Mercury retrogrades and calls you into the inner realms of personal review. Now is a good time to reflect upon your goals, your intentions, and what you would like to contribute. Imagination calls, as well as organization and attending to practical concerns. This is the balance that you are walking. Delays may take place in travel plans but you are well received by family members, or into homes where much sharing of thoughts takes place. S u s a n Heinz is a professional astrologer in Santa Cruz for 33 years, bringing together traditional & esoteric astrology, Tarot and Qabalah. For info on her Friday monthly astrology groups, her Qabalah, astrology and o r, p a i n t i n g classes, and for personal consultations, call (831) 4793751, or go to w w w. s u s a n heinz.com.

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by James Joiner here will be branded bongs and stores, too, as Willie gets out ahead of big industry in states where pot is legal. Willie Nelson takes a hit of the cigarette-sized vaporizer in his gnarled hand, exhaling a small cloud, before placing it on the foldout table in front of us. We’re seated in the cool enclave of his tour bus, at the entrance to his sprawling property just outside Austin, Texas, which he has dubbed the town of Luck. Up a hill and around a corner, people are rocking out at Willie’s own Heartbreaker Banquet, an annual fundraiser/music festival held concurrently with SXSW. Now 81, Willie is biding his time before joining the festivities, and we’re talking about why he puts on the event every year. In the process, he lets slip that he has something else in the works: a new brand of weed, called, naturally, Willie’s Reserve. Pressed on this, he’s either dismissive or coy, though he does indicate that the smoking implement he has again picked up is a part of the line. The PR person promises to connect me with Michael Bowman, a veteran hemp and pot lobbyist who serves as the fledgling brand’s spokesperson. Two days later, much colder, much more sober, and back in my native New England, Bowman and I connect by phone. The discussion is below, but the rub is that the marijuana world is about to get its first connoisseur brand, edging it farther from an illegal substance and closer to the realm of fine wines. So what exactly is Willie’s Reserve? Well, you know, Willie has spent a lifetime in support of cannabis, both the industrial hemp side and the marijuana side. He wants it to be something that’s reflective of his passion. Ultimately, it’s his. But it was developed by his family, and their focus on environmental and social issues, and in particular this crazy war on drugs, and trying to be a bright light amongst this trail as we’re trying to extract ourselves from the goo of prohibition. Really he wants it, at the end of the day, to envelop what his personal morals and convictions are. So from the store itself to how they’ll work with suppliers and how things are operated, it’s going to be very reflective of Willie’s life. Wait, so there’s going to be stores? Well, yeah, they’re in the making. I think it’s safe to say that there

will be stores that roll out in the states where marijuana has become legal. So will there be signature strains that you grow under Willie’s oversight? Or will you sell other people’s strains? It’ll be both. There will be our own, and then there will be opportunities for other growers, who meet quality standards. Let’s just call it the anti-Walmart model. Personally, internally, that’s what we call it. A certain standard by which growers have to account for carbon and such, in a way that empowers small growers who are doing the right thing. So you’ll also be a distributor of sorts. It will be like when you walk into a Whole Foods store. Whole Foods has their 365 brand, or you can buy Stony Brook, or you can buy Horizon… It’ll all fall under that umbrella of “here’s our core beliefs, and here’s our mission statement,” and they will be a part of that, to be a part of us. How many stores are you looking at opening? That’s gonna depend… Right now, we’ll focus on the states where legalization has occurred, and as new states open up, those opportunities will present themselves on a state-by-state basis. Or until the feds do something! When do you plan to open the first one? In the next calendar year that there will be movement. As you can imagine, it’s not a problem in states like Colorado, Washington, Alaska… There’s a pretty clear path on where

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retail can go. OK, so what strains are Willie’s favorites? You know, I don’t know that! I know that he clearly has an opportunity to test a number of those, but I can’t tell you which ones are his favorites. How did you get involved with Willie? Well, Annie (Willie’s wife) and I were founding members of the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance back in 2005. We got to know each other through that. I was working in D.C. on a number of renewable energy and sustainability issues. Then, I presently became introduced to Willie, and had the honor of being able to spend a lot of time around him. So how involved is he directly? Is it really mostly his family? Well, no. This is a culmination of Willie’s vision, and his whole life. I’m not sure any of us could have predicted how fast the dominoes would start falling once they started falling (as far as legalization). And You have the men like Willie who’s been out there getting arrested, standing up saying what’s right, and not wavering from that core. So do you think full-scale legalization will come soon? I would say all this boils down to math. You can take the dollars we’re spending (on prohibition), and go to arch conservatives who are against the ending of prohibition, and say, “Here’s a math equation. Here’s what we’re spending in drugs, here’s what we’re doing to destroy peoples lives. And with the ending of prohibition, we can transition from very energy intensive and chemical intensive crops to something much more energyefficient and environmentally benign, and be creating more products.” What isn’t conservative about that equation?

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