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Feature Index Arts & Entertainment ...............................36-37 Astrology ........................................................ 40 Awareness .................................................26-30 The Billboard .................................................. 41 Thriving Business ........................................4-5 The News .......................................................... 8 Compassion Flower Resource Guide ...... 20-25 Dining Delights .............................................. 19 Essential Living Guide .................. 14,15,26,27 Fitness & Sports ............................................ 17 Green Business Directory ............................ 35

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Healthy Appearance ....................................... 18 Healthy Planet ............................................ 31-35 Diversity ...................... Will Return Next Month Martial Arts...................................................... 16 Massage / Bodywork ...................................... 14 Movies ............................................................. 37 Music .............................................................. 37 Parenting, Kids & Education ......................... 42 Pet / Animal Health .......................................... 43 Radiation Protection ........................Will Return Rave Reviews ................................................... 24 Cannabis Theme ........................................ 20-25 Spirit ..................................................................39 Travel & Fun .................................... Will Return Wonderful Women ............................Will Return Yoga .................................................................. 15 Information in this publication is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. Do not use the information in this publication for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this publication. Information provided in this publication and the use of any products or services purchased from our publication by you DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and any of the physicians affiliated with our publication. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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by Jeromy Johnson, M.S. ne of the most common questions I receive from people who have become electrically sensitive is “How can I use a computer without increasing my symptoms?” Some people experience headaches, brain fog, burning skin, chest pain, heart arrhythmia or other EHS symptoms when using a computer. Whether you already experience symptoms or simply want to use a computer in a healthier way, there are a number of practical things you can do to lower your EMF exposure. Using a computer has often been a struggle for me since becoming electrically sensitive four years ago. I can have periods of high sensitivity that last for weeks or months. During these times, being on a computer just 30 minutes a day can be a challenge for me. However, through this process I have learned a lot about what works, and what does not when it comes to using a computer safely. My hope is that you can implement some of the solutions below to get back online or

headaches and/or heart palpitations. Overexposure will lead to downtime. Learn to pace yourself. You may be able to do 20 minutes per day and then work up to a couple hours or more per day. When you start to get a tension headache or that buzzing feeling in the head, back away and take a break for an hour or so. Taking a shower, running cold water on your hands and face or going for a walk in nature will help reduce the symptoms.

3.) Try an electronic keyboard.

During times when your symptoms are intense, there are still ways to be productive. I typed this article on my AlphaSmart 3000. It is a battery powered electronic keyboard (with almost no EMFs!) that will allow you to type up to 100 pages that you can easily import into a computer. It’s amazing how productive and creative you can be without the distraction of the internet right in front of you! Many writers use these for their first drafts. Most of the material on this website was written on my AlphaSmart 3000 (pictured below). I recommend that you purchase the AlphaSmart Neo, which is a newer model than the

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AlphaSmart 3000 to simply prevent you and your family from experiencing the negative effects of EMFs.

Here are five of my top eight low EMF computing solutions: 1.) Utilize the basic steps for safe computing.

These are steps that you can use – even if you are not electrically sensitive. Read this article (www. emfanalysis.com/safe-computing/) to learn a few quick modifications to your computer setup.

2.) Heightened EMF sensitivity may come and go.

As I mention above, I have had times when I could not tolerate using a computer. These times can be very discouraging. However, after some time, my symptoms would lessen and I could get back on the same machine that previously gave me intense

3000 that I have (Note: Get the Neo, rather than the Neo2). You can find a high quality model on ebay for $30. It is one of my favorite low EMF computing purchases and it will last you for years.

4.) Use your smart phone for communicating.

This may sound antithetical to some, but hear me out. I have multiple EHS friends who have figured out that the least painful way for them to be connected to the world is through their smart phone. With the phone on Airplane mode, it is actually a very low EMF computer. You can type responses to your messages and then press “send”while the phone is on Airplane mode. The messages will be stored by the phone. Then, put the phone down on a table, turn off Airplane mode and walk away from the phone. Within a couple minutes,

the phone will have sent all stored messages and downloaded any new messages. Other than a couple seconds of exposure after turning off Airplane mode (you could also have your spouse or a friend do this), this method is nearly EMF free and is a good option for those who need to stay connected for work or family reasons. The phone need not be off of Airplane mode more than 5 minutes a day, depending on how many times you need to check and send messages. Note that this method works for text messages, WhatsApp and most web based email like Gmail or Yahoo. It does not work for certain apps like Facebook Messenger or Google Hangout. This method works incredibly well for those who are too sensitized to EMFs to safely be on a computer.

5.) Not all computers are created equal.

The severity of your symptoms may depend upon which computer you are using. I find that older systems with less processing power are easier to use without EHS symptoms. There is something about the newer, more powerful computer processors (especially solid state hard drives) that give me a headache and chest pain very quickly. I have purposely tested many computers the past few years to see what works and what does not. This is what I have found to work for me. Please note: We are all different and an electronic device that works for me may not work for you. Next month, I will present possible Laptop Computers and more ideas in the Connection Magazine. However, you can go to my website and get the full Article and the Computer ideas right away. Jeromy Johnson, M.S. has a Master’s Degree in Engineering and had a successful career in Silicon Valley before he began to experience negative health effects from wireless technology and electrical pollution. Jeromy’s wife is a medical doctor and they created their website to help you quickly and easily reduce the electromagnetic field (EMF) pollution in your life. They also provide solutions if you are already experiencing the effects of EMF pollution. Thank you for letting them know that you read this excellent info in Connection Magazine. See the complete Article with more ideas at: http:// www.emfanalysis.com/about/ See the rest of the Article in the Thriving Business Column on page 4 in the December 10, 2016 Issue.

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elder by the name of Dona Asunta Quispe Flores will be on the Central coast to help bring ayni into our lives through ceremony and healings. Translator and healer, Karina Davelos Concha, will accompany her. Dona Asunta was born in Q’eros Paucartambo and is the daughter of Don Manuel Quispe Apaza, a well-known and respected Altomesyok (the highest level of healer that talks to mountain spirits). She began performing ceremonies at the age of 10 with her father, healing people, alpacas and their potato crops. It wasn’t until 25 years The ongoing draught has most Califor- later that she received Hatun Karpays, or great nians thinking twice about taking a long shower, initiations, to become a healer in her own right. Dona Asunta is accompanied by Karina or leaving the tap running while brushing their teeth. We need water to survive and live. Al- Davelos Concha from Cusco, Peru. Karina grew though 80% of our planet is made of water, only up at the foot of Salkantay mountain, learning the Q’ero language, Quechuan, and living in nature with her Grandparents who taught her about how to perform ceremonies. She later became a translator for anthropologist Alberto Villoldo, where she met other shaman who showed her how to perform healings These two beautiful women have come to our area to help bring the land and water into ayni. On November 15, both Karina and Dona Asunta will be leading a water ceremony to help bring balance and harmony to the waters, both within us and outside of us. This is a free event, open to people Dona Asunta Quispe Flores and Karina Davelos of all ages, which will take place Concha 1% of that is fit to drink. Here on the Central at Moss Landing State Beach. The ceremony will Coast we rely on rainfall to grow our crops, begin at 11:00am on the beach, at the end of Jetty quench our thirst, and keep our bodies clean. In Road. Please bring a drum, rattle or other instruthe past few years, we have had to conserve. It’s ment and join us in welcoming the rain. time to think differently on how we use this powerful resource. We need to start thinking about water in a new way. Our world is changing and we need to look at holistic ways to come into balance with our resources. It is a time of great opportunity to create harmony in our lives and our landscape through ceremony. One way to do this is to look at what ancient cultures have done. For hundreds of years, the paqos, high shaman or wisdomkeepers from the Q’ero lineage of Peru, have used the ayni despacho ceremony. These Peruvian shamans are artists of ceremony. They see everything as living energy- Kausay , and so they treat everything with reInka Cross spect, and gratitude. These paqos are centered deeply within their hearts and so they are connected with all aspects For more information, please visit www. of life, and nature in an intimate way. To them livelovelaughhealing.com/events. or call (831) all things in nature are alive and responsive, and 206-9291 by interacting with nature in a positive way they This event is put on by Lorraine Stern. create ayni or harmony and reciprocity in their Lorraine Stern has been a homeopath and a shalives. Ayni is something that is sorely lacking in man for almost 15 years, and delights in helping Western culture. . Coming back into ayni, allows others find their way back to health, through the Universe to work on our behalf once again, ceremony and healings. When not working, she can be found on her organic farm, or hiking the restoring the flow of synchronicity. This November 10 -19th, 2015, a Q’ero mountains of Big Sur. Editor’s Note: Lorraine Stern is featured in our Spotlight On‌ special Column this month as she is bringing about Ceremony and the value of it for each and all of us. She relates below about a Ceremony experience with Indigenous Wise Keepers—whose experience in Ceremony will help to bring in the much needed‌ RAIN! Read on, please. And, we hope you will be able to attend and be part of the ‘rain solution’! ;o) Pattie

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Also “baffled” to describe scientists. http://enenews.com/tv-massive-decline-fish-throwing-ecosystem-along-california-coast-expertpopulation-collapsed-theyre-gone-virtually-everywhere-whale-numbers-dropped-significantlysquid-disappearing-video TV: “Researchers say massive decline of fish is throwing off ecosystem” along California coast — Expert: “Population has truly collapsed”… They’re gone virtually everywhere — Whale numbers dropping significantly, squid disappearing, other major die-offs seen Monterey Herald, Nov 3, 2015 (emphasis added): Local whale watching tour companies and conservationists claim the anchovy population has “collapsed” due to environmental reasons… Fishing groups disagree, though they note the bay has seen some dramatic environmental changes. Santa Cruz Sentinel, Oct 30, 2015: Monterey Bay anchovy numbers in decline, groups say… “Since late September, the whale numbers have decreased, their behavior has changed and their food, anchovies, are less abundant,” said Nancy Black, marine biologist… Whale watching tour companies and conservationists claim the anchovy population has “collapsed” due to environmental reasons… The fishing industry says that’s not the case though ocean conditions have been unusual. Some scientists, however, are finding a drastic decline in the forage fish… [Pacific Fishery Management Council staff officer Mike Burner said,] “The council’s definitely concerned with some of the things they’ve heard.”… “The population has truly collapsed,” [said] William Sydeman, president and senior scientist at the Farallon Institute. “There’s no way fishing could have that kind of impact, so it had to be environmental.”… plankton populations are low, affecting their predators up the marine food chain… “When anchovy numbers are low, they crowd at the coast and appear to be abundant,” Sydeman said… At the same time, the lack of anchovies offshore are maybe in part why scores of sea lions and sea birds… are starving up and down the coast. “Right now we’re seeing that the whales are more scattered and seem to be looking harder for food,” said Dorris Welch, marine biologist… Monterey Herald, Oct 19, 2015: Plenty of anchovies in Monterey Bay, but maybe not elsewhere… Market squid are disappearing, and in their place, fishing boats are reeling in piles of anchovies. But while they appear abundant, conservation groups warn that the forage fish may be at their lowest levels since the 1950s. “It’s an anomalous year,” said Diane Pleschner-Steele, executive director of the California Wetfish Producers Association. [Oceana’s Geoff Shester said,] “new information shows that the stock is at such a low level right now, it’s literally in a state of collapse.” Survey cruises conducted by the Southwest Fisheries Science Center detected little to no anchovy eggs from 2010 to 2013… Sit on the docks where anchovies are sorted and you’ll likely see lots of the silvery fish piling up. But it’s a mirage, warns William Sydeman, ecologist of the Farallon Institute, who coauthored the paper that estimated anchovies at low levels. “People think that if they’re in Monterey Bay, they must be everywhere,” Sydeman said. “They’re not. They’re only in Monterey Bay.” Sydeman said anchovies tend to aggregate near shore when their numbers are low… KION, Oct 21, 2015: California’s last anchovies crowd in the Monterey Bay; Researchers say a massive decline of the fish is throwing off the ecosystem — Several conservation groups and whale watching operators are very concerned about the anchovies in the Monterey Bay… Recently, fishermen have been hauling out 120 tons of anchovies every night, but those anchovies are some of the last along California’s coast… “The anchovy abundance out here, and off the entire state, has gotten to some of the lowest we’ve seen since the 1950s,” [Oceana’s Geoff Shester] said. “Scientists are calling it an actual collapse.”… Anchovies are an important part of the ecosystem. That’s why these groups say if nothing is done, there could be long-term impacts. “We’re really worried that right now we are seeing major die-offs of sea lion pups and pelicans because they’re starving and not able to reproduce,” Shester said. “And that’s because there’s not enough sardines and anchovies out there.” “We’ve noticed the numbers of whales have dropped significantly,” [marine biologist Nancy Black] said. Related Posts TV: Millions of fish dead at Oregon coast — “Craziest thing I’ve ever seen” — “You can’t blame people for being alarmed” — Aquarium: “It kind of looks like the apocalypse… especially big numbers… but this is a sign that anchovies are doing good” (VIDEO) August 1, 2014 Millions of fish found dead on California coast — 3 major fish kills in 2 weeks — Unidentified ‘goo’ floating nearby; Police clear out beach, call health officials to investigate (VIDEO) August 1, 2014 TV: Scientists warning of mass die-off along California coast — Official: Seafloor littered with dead fish, washing up “as far as I could see” — Toxin has spread all up and down West Coast — Experts: “Very, very unusual… Really extraordinary” (VIDEO) June 2, 2015 Animals delirious, disoriented up and down West Coast — Displaying ‘unprecedented’ behaviors — Experts “know something isn’t right” — Gov’t: “Waters offshore so lacking in things like anchovies, sardines and squid” (PHOTOS & VIDEO) September 4, 2015 Canada TV: New concerns about radiation levels in fish from Pacific — “These numbers are just staggering” — Contamination up considerably — “It’s a major event worldwide” (VIDEO) October 7, 2013 Time has come for an ‘honorable retreat’ from Tokyo 2020/Olympics over Fukushima! “As Murata noted in the conclusion of his article, “Heaven and Earth will not long countenance immoral conduct.” Recognizing this, Minister Endo, will you join the call for an “honorable retreat”?” www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2015/11/04/voices/time-come-honorable-retreattokyo-2020-fukushima/#.VjpOzzgQXIV Thank you Nina Beety for your outstanding research and compilation of this important info for us all. 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5 Year Old New Jersey Girl Died from the MMR Vaccine— Holly’s Law Created!

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DID YOU KNOW that . . . 49 Doses of 14 Vaccines Before Age 6 are given to INFANTS—starting on the “Day of their Birth”? Before you take a risk, find out what it is! www.NVIC.org

obin Stavola is a mother who tragically lost her young daughter, Holly, to the second MMR vaccine dose, which was a requirement for Holly to attend kindergarten in New Jersey. After Holly suffered a severe reaction to the vaccine, leaving her convulsing, brain damaged and on life support, her family was told by the doctors that Holly would remain in a vegetative state and would not recover. Holly’s parents felt helpless and they reluctantly agreed to have their daughter removed from life support. When Holly lay suffering for 65 hours in the two hospitals she was transferred to, her pediatrician did not even show up to visit her. Pediatricians push the vaccines, but often don’t show up to the hospital to help care for your child when they become vaccine-injured. Even the hospital Chaplain wasn’t sincere when Holly was fighting to survive. Grieving family members are led to believe hospital Chaplains are there to help them grieve, but some of them are actually paid to help increase the number of organ donations.

“We Trusted the Doctors When They Said Vaccines Were Safe” In honor of Holly, her mother Robin shares, “On January 18, 2000, Holly Marie Stavola celebrated her fifth birthday. On Tuesday, January 25, 2000, a week later, I took Holly in for her five-year well checkup. At this pediatric visit, Holly received another oral polio vaccine (OPV), which was no longer recommended as of January 2000, but she received it anyway, along with the MMR, DTaP, and Mantoux TB test. We went home from the fiveyear well checkup and Holly started complaining of arm pain, but all seemed fine to me, as I was unaware of the Vaccine Information Statements and told not to worry. On Tuesday, February 1, 2000, seven days after she was vaccinated with the second MMR, Holly had a 104 degree fever, ear pain and a sore throat. We went into the pediatrician’s office only to be given an antibiotic, with no mention of what she received seven days prior. The doctor also didn’t consider Holly’s reaction to the first MMR. Holly and I went to pick up the Suprax® (cefixime) antibiotic at the local ACME store and I gave her the first dose. By noontime, Holly was taking

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is an opioid medication, sometimes called a narcotic. After hours of grand mal seizures, fever as high as 107/108 degrees, lots of blood work, plasmapheresis, and drilling through her forehead in an attempt to release intracranial pressure and physically put through hell, we were told she would never return to her normal self and would never wake up, she would be a vegetable and not breathe for herself, ever. I was saying the rosary nonstop for 65 hours and didn’t sleep or eat. Unbearably, we removed her from life support at the suggestion of the doctors. On February 4, 2000, Holly Stavola, a daughter and sibling, died tragically and unnecessarily from acute encephalopathy, due to her second MMR vaccination. The hospital and her pediatrician finally concluded this diagnosis.”

Holly Stavola a two hour nap. Holly didn’t take naps anymore, but I assumed it was because she wasn’t feeling well. The pediatrician didn’t think anything unusual, other than an infection, so therefore, I didn’t think anything was serious. Well, that all changed. As I was sitting on the bed with Holly as she was sleeping, she had fallen back asleep at 6:00 pm, and awoke at 8:00 pm. She woke up having a grand mal seizure and a temperature of 107 degrees. Her eyes rolled back and she foamed from the mouth. From this point onward, it was a calamity of errors, starting with the 911 operator who was unpleasant; the volunteer EMS worker initially wasn’t able to find our house and then Holly was taken to a hospital incapable of properly caring for her. We were screaming for help; they did a spinal tap to check for meningitis, and with increasing brain inflammation this should not have been done. She was shivering because hypothermia set in due to them trying to cool down her 107/108 fever. Then, Holly was rushed to another hospital that was also incapable of caring for her. My daughter was naked, vomiting, could barely speak (ataxia), and had tears in her eyes. Holly’s last words in the ambulance were, “Mommy, help.” She was at two local Monmouth County hospitals that were clueless and incapable of caring for a child with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, which is what Holly had, until I, the mother, had to alert them to the fact that she had vaccinations the week prior. At the second hospital, I asked the neurologist, 18 hours in, if Holly was on pain medicine and then I overheard him ask the nurse why Holly was not given pain medicine and to start her on Fentanyl. Fentanyl

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Holly’s Symptoms Were Caused by Vaccination Robin filed a claim with the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and was awarded compensation for Holly’s death after it was determined the MMR vaccine caused Holly to suffer acute encephalopathy. With support from the governor of New Jersey, Holly’s Law (The Antibody Titer Law) was passed. Holly’s Law promotes using written laboratory proof of immunity in place of your child receiving the 2nd dose of the MMR vaccine, required for some children to attend school, if no vaccine exemption was filed on their behalf. Different states may have a similar law; check with your local Health Department. The second MMR vaccine dose, listed on the CDC recommended vaccine schedule, is not actually a booster vaccine; it is recommended or mandated because Merck states two to five percent of children don’t obtain levels of protection from the first MMR dose and that all children should get a second dose, to cover those who didn’t gain protection from the first one. To learn more about Holly’s Law, please visit http://hopefromholly.com/ blog/ Holly’s revealing full length story can be found here: http://vactruth. com/2015/09/24/hollys-law/ Augustina Ursino is an advocate for vaccine choice. Human and pet vaccine injuries are prevalent and often dismissed by mainstream medical establishments taught to protect the vaccine program. If you have any questions about vaccines, contact Vactruth at http://vactruth. com/contact/

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Managing Grief During Holidays by Pam Moriarty Grief Counselor

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rief clients often ask, “How can I possibly get through this holiday season?”. There’s little escape from the constant reminders shouting at them from store windows. Family and friends are planning the holidays with the same enthusiasm and well-established traditions. Holidays remind us of what was once familiar and enjoyable. Now it spotlights the loved ones who shared

in these gatherings are no longer there, highlighting the absence and the pain associated with the loss. Grievers are ill prepared to deal with this confusing time of year as they try to come to Pam Moriarty terms with a recent or past loss and decide how to handle what once may have been a joyous occasion. The strain of grief and the additional stress and expectations during the holidays

Could Diabetes and Obesity Stem From Distorted Thinking Patterns About Food, And Bad Genes?

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heir doctors at some point will tell most Americans that they have either developed Type 2 Diabetes, or are considered pre-diabetic. According to the statistics of Center For Disease Control, 29.1 million people or 9.3 Percent of the population of the United States have diabetes. Interestingly enough, things have been steadily getting worse over time. For example in the span of 15 short years between 1995 and 2010 the Dr. Katie Dashtban prevalence of diabetes increased by at least 50 percent in 42 of the 50 states, according to CDC (Center For Disease Control.) An interesting coincidence is the rate of obesity among people with diabetes. Almost 90% of people with Type 2 Diabetes have obesity or are overweight (http://www.obesity. org/resources-for/your-weight-anddiabetes.htm). How could so many people get sick so fast and so much? It has been my experience that if you ask people how they became diabetic and obese, they would say: genetic predisposition, and their own failure in dieting and exercising! I am here to say that diabetes and obesity combined or Diabesity, which is a term developed by Mark Hyman, M.D. (Blood Sugar Solution) is brought upon us as a nation by the ill intensions of the food industries and drug industries. We’ve been made to believe thoughts such as Genes are responsible for our illness, it runs in our families, can’t

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help it. My doctor said I should take this medicine to treat my diabetes, or curb my appetite because these are medical problems. This concept reminds me of other times throughout the history of our nation when we had been forced to believe of concepts such as white supremacy or homosexuality as a form of Sexual Disorder, or cigarettes not being addictive at all, in fact good for us!!!!! Here is the new message: Diabetes and obesity come along primarily due to an ill formed way of thinking about food, encouraged by sociopolitical forces of the food and drug industries. We’ve developed FOOD ADDICTION, a condition we never had in the history of humanity before food industries changed the natural format of food, and played with its strong habit forming components such as sugar and salt. So, it’s now a habit and addiction problem that is the main cause of diabetes and obesity. And to change this habit or addiction, we have to go against the main stream. It’s challenging, it’s complicated, and yet I am here to help. In my monthly free seminar at the Center For Health this month, I’ll be describing how others have been successful in overcoming their food addictions despite the pressures of the food and drug industries. Be sure you save Saturday November 21, 10:30 to 12:00 in your calendar and let others know about this informative and potentially life saving free seminar. RSVP to www.facebook.com/ MedicalPsychologyServices Dr. G. Katie Dashtban, licensed clinical health psychologist has offices in Santa Cruz, Fremont and Mt View. She can be reached at (831) 621-1150 and by visiting www. medicalpsychologyservice.com.

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add to the pressure of getting through this time of year. Grief is our reaction to the loss of what was familiar. Mourning is the outer expression of loss. Both are important processes to recognize as they move through integrating their losses. Grievers are supported and joined in their mourning during memorial services. That same support is often lacking during, and often competes with the holidays. They are left to figure out how to integrate the celebratory nature of holidays with the reality of their loss. Some find solace in these familiar rituals; some go through them because

it’s expected, while others wish to avoid them all together because they trigger memories and longings of their loss. Their world has been turned upside down due to death, divorce, or other major changes in their lives. Holidays can be painful reminders of these changes. These triggers activate a torrent of emotional responses. They can be sounds, smells, songs, people, events or places. Holidays focus on ‘let’s get together’, while the griever is focused on the absence of the loved one. There’s cooking and feasting while the griever has no appetite. There’s a jovial atmosphere while a griever feels flat and longing. How do we negotiate this new terrain? There’s no need to feel powerless, isolated or avoid the occasions of the holiday season. There is hope in finding balance during this time of year. It can be an opportunity to take control, attend to what’s

important and integrate the loss into new rituals and meaning in life. Use the holidays to integrate the loss instead of letting these occasions drive us. I will present strategies that help give direction and control as we enter the holiday season. Pam Moriarty is a grief counselor and co-founder of Juniper Foundation (www.juniperpath. org). She provides grief education, support, and guidance to help individuals cope with loss and grief. She also teaches meditation using Juniper’s methods for inner development including meditation, balancing emotions, cultivating compassion and developing insight. Pam is a certified grief counselor through UC Berkeley’s Professional Program for Loss and Grief and the Grief Recovery Institute. Contact pam@juniperpath. org to reserve a seat in her November 14th presentation.

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hat is progress? In the art of Wujifa, we have a saying, “6 months for the arms, 3 years for the legs.� In one’s training, be it casual or diligent, the body takes time to progress. Traditionally, the aspiring Internal Martial Artist would train for at least a full 7 hours per day. During my visits to China I studied with the monks in the temple, or with Master Yao Chengguang. There we would train a vigorous 12-14 hours a day, 7 days per week, only resting to eat. In our culture, here in the west, I find this to be a more difficult task because our

facilities do not accommodate a system for this type of training unless we are able to live a work-free life. So how are we in the west to train if we are on the internal path, given that we are limited with our time? One way is to incorporate. After a practitioner discovers some of the basics, we can easily begin to incorporate our practice in everything we do. Remember, Wujifa is a pathway of noticing connection. There are many pathways, but one summit. In noticing our bodies and the way we connect to ourselves and the world around us, we inadvertently are making connections, both physically and mentally.

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experience as we discover holding patterns and isolated strength within ourselves. Another important aspect of training is receiving regular and proper hands-on adjustments to facilitate these connections and encourage discovery of connection in the practitioner from a competent instructor. There are few ‘tricks’ that can simply be shown to

tensile connective tissue structures as the body uses a more holistic approach to movement. When we talk of progress, we must talk of the time it takes for the body to develop the various connective tissue structures which facilitate whole body movement. There is a re-organization of the tissue matrix itself. This is a complex process.

Anecdotal evidence implies that the muscle/tendon changing process, as talked about in the martial arts, can take months or even years to develop. In the case of an injury, the remodeling phase of ligaments and tendons often takes months for connective tissue to repair. This speaks to the slow processes that underlie progress. So we are talking of progress here as a very physical process. As one starts on the journey of discovering connection, we trade brute strength, bracing, choreography, or isolated strength for whole body movement. As the dantien (the area of the lower abdomen) moves, so does the rest of the body. This type of movement is not simply choreographed, but instead, a byproduct of connection. It is the result of years of diligent practice. 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 classes in Wujifa at the Santa Cruz Art Center and Subud Center in Soquel. For Rolf sessions or class registration call (831) 325-3587 or visit mirrorgateintegrativetherapy. com Drop-in classes are available.

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angry that it happened and frustrated she was feeling better and now feeling worse again. Sarah started to cry. I un-

to learn from this experience only then will she be able to let it go. Similar to the destruction in a wildfire that can yield fertile ground where seed-

lings can flourish and new CONNECTION AD 3.75� x growth 3.75� happens, derstand how trauma changes people, our life challenges but the key is that everything can be can really help us to receive increda gift if you let it. Feelings about the ible skills and tools to help moving accident will keep coming back up for forward. Sarah for a reason, because there is still With every accident we endure, something for her to learn. or challenging experience we have, Once she has learned all there is lessons can be learned and personal

development ensues. Sarah is now able to learn to be fully present in her body and learn how to prevent future injuries by learning exercises and ways to move that help to improve function rather than deteriorate the body. She is present, controlled in her movements, and now becoming very aware of her body and surroundings. This might seem rudimentary, but I challenge you to try it. Spend 5 minutes-lay on your back, and just breathe, clear your mind and relax into your breath, feeling yourself in your body. What do you feel? Are you in balance, are you achey, how is your breath? Is it deep and calm? Can you relax? Having been through my share of accidents and 5 surgeries, I know all too well the effect trauma can have on the body and mind. In

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HROUGH THESE YEARS, we have consciously, intentionally developed our ongoing Column: “Compassion Flower Resource GUIDE”. We publish excellent articles, information & research. It is interesting, pertinent and very educational. We have the latest information including the best ‘practices’ with cannabis; healthiest forms of growing and processing it, etc.— which is why we are so honored to feature Tim Blake’s Emerald Cup (at the Sonoma Fairgrounds in December). Organic cultivation and processing ARE best practices and that is what Tim Blake and his team are encouraging, educating people about and promoting. We began educating our Readers with our first Column 18 years ago, entitled: “Hemp for Health”. And, how fortunate we were to have Chris Conrad as the Columnist. Our

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Readers learned that there are 25,000+ uses for Hemp! We had a very positive response from our Readership. As they became more educated, the Readers gave us feedback telling us that this Column educated them about one of the most important God/Goddess given healthy plants on the planet. Eventually, our Column became the, “Compassion Flower Resource GUIDE”. We feature so much information on the health benefits of Cannabis. Please keep reading Connection Magazine & our Cannabis Column. Tell others about it; give us your ideas and feedback. AND, most of all, “Stay awake, participate!” meaning . . . pay attention, educate yourself, communicate, take action. And, take action for your own Health & Well-Being and how CBD oils and different forms of Cannabis could possibly change your own health. “I

Chris Conrad and his Book “Hemp for Health”. remember when my dear mom, Bette, fell and broke her should in 5 places. None of the meds that the doctors gave her helped her feel better nor alleviate the pain. However, the Green Salve

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dominate, as it does in most free market places. The good part is that cannabis will no he Emerald Cup is entering longer fall under being a nuisance (it never its twelfth year as an was in the first place), and law enforcement outdoor, organic cannabis will no longer have cart blan che to terrorize competition and celebration us. of the fall harvest. You The way they’re setting up the new want to know how far market place is along the alcohol distribution we’ve come, not only as an method; insuring every last gram is tracked, event, but also as an industry? Everyone was taxed, and identified. Moving product will afraid to show up the first year out of fear transform, seemingly that they would be busted overnight, from everyone or filmed. This year we either selling their bud have Dana Oranbacher, a on the black market Republican Congressman or begging for a local from LA, delivering a dispensary to carry their keynote speech, we have products, to having to media partners (Verizon enlist one of the few major being one) that want to distributors that are left stream the Cup; Fiona standing after they fight Ma, the head of the state it out with each other for board of Equalization, will market share over the next be joining us. The list goes few years. Branding will on. We’ve arrived! be imperative, organic bud After growing up in will rule, everything will be the cannabis industry as tested. Many pesticides an outlaw (everyone in and fertilizers, which may the cannabis business was not be too harmful when forty five years ago), and ingesting, become really waiting seemingly forever toxic when burned (Eagle Tim Blake and Ming to see significant changes Twenty to name one). Being in our business and culture; now, I find myself a hardcore organic farmer, I see zero room trying to keep up with all the various new for any of the nasty products that have been laws coming at us and the rapidly evolving used on cannabis, or any agricultural product marketplace we all find ourselves in. With for that matter. Its time to stop poisoning the recently passed state legislation, the ourselves, period! way we interact with cannabis and how it is Everyone talked about how much they viewed in California and the rest of the world, would grow in the San Joaquin Valley and is permanently changed; there’s no going how it would hurt the smaller farmers. I’d back. The most powerful state in our country always tell them, with the toxic water, soil, and one of the most influential entities in the and air our there, nothing would ever pass world has given us the seal of approval. the test. I thought small farmers would Cannabis is agriculture and cannabis have a much longer time to adapt, but after growers are farmers. We’ve have always being asked by a traditional farmer from been farmers, just like the folks growing Monterey who controls over thirty thousand apples, pears, and other crops. We’re acres of land, how many acres I wanted to finally being given our overdue recognition. grow with him, I quickly realized that there There have been compromises to obtain are going to be some really good, large this victory. We’re going to be taxed scale operations sprouting up within years. unfairly, many will be left out of the new Small farmers, from the Emerald Triangle, marketplace, and big money will eventually

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that a dear friend made and gave to her did the trick. My blessed mom said, “That salve from our friend T.K is the ONLY thing that helps my pain.”[you mean over Big Pharma???]. Well, I am sure you get the picture. We recommend that you read the Emperor Wears No Clothes by Jack Herer—to find out what really happened to thoroughly brainwash so many people about the evils of Cannabis. Read it, it is quite an education including relating how our foremothers and forefathers used Hemp and Marijuana as integral parts of their lives and why they did so. And, you can find out the real scooby about DuPont, Dow Chemical and William Randolph Hearse. Please read our Column and give us feedback! Blessings with Blissings! Pattie & Thom

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N THE MOVIE THRIVE, I acknowledged that cancer had run through my family like a raging river. Two weeks ago, that river found its way back into my life when I got a call from a close friend who was diagnosed with metastasized head and neck cancer. Like so many who are now going outside Western medicine’s one-size-fits-all approach of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, I wanted to figure out the current state of alternative options, and especially the latest with medical marijuana now that it is gaining exposure and funding through its legalization. I live in California, which has led the nation in medical marijuana legalization dating back to 1992. Specifically, I live in Santa Cruz County, which is home to a collective that is one of few clientservice organizations in the US that can assay (determine the specific quantities) of the plant’s different components. I also have fact-based knowledge about how pharmaceutical companies have suppressed cures in the past, a knack for research, and a sincere motivation to help my friend. So for the past two weeks I’ve been immersed in the latest developments, and this is what I have found:

Patenting Nature for Profit

From my previous research for THRIVE, I discovered the role that patenting plays in determining which treatments are sanctioned and which get suppressed. The gist is that naturallyoccurring substances cannot be patented in their natural state. Developing a synthetic version of a natural substance is what most pharmaceuticals do to create a patentable product, and that is what allows them to reap such huge profits. Today cancer treatment represents a 200 billion dollar a year industry and

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medicine is exponentially expanding. The latest reports are that we’ve gone from five percent to ten percent of the potential people using cannabis in a few short years. It will reach twenty percent within a couple more years and continue to expand for years to come. As everyday folks realize how safe and effective it is to use, we’re all going to turn away from big pharma for our meds, and alcohol and hard drugs for our adult use recreational enjoyment. There are new medical miracles being documented from using cannabis everyday. I personally want to know exactly when the government, which has been testing cannabis in Mississippi and other states since at least the sixties, realize this. From that day

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CUR CU RE CA CANCER? is largely derived from synthetic versions of natural plants. For example, BristolMyers Squibb owns the patent for Taxol/ Paclitaxle, a chemical discovered in the Pacific Yew tree. It is now the first drug of choice for several tumorous cancers including breast cancer. They also own the patent for Etoposide, a semisynthetic derivative of a plant chemical epipodophyllotoxin, discovered in the Mayapple plant family. Eli Lily owns the patent for Vinblastine, a chemical discovered in the Madagascar Periwinkle in the 1950s. Vinblastine is first on the list for many doctors in treating a variety of forms of leukemia. This is one of the reasons indigenous rain forests are being decimated. Pharmaceutical companies (often under the guise of environmental protection) team with developers to relocate tribes, steal their knowledge of the indigenous healing plants, modify and make a synthetic version of the plant, and patent the derivative they create. No benefit is awarded the keepers of this knowledge, nor is the land protected from which it is found. Because natural remedies can’t be patented, they are suppressed in favor of patentable (i.e. financially profitable) synthetic treatments. This includes cannabis, a plant that was considered a mainstay of treatment for a wide range of ailments until the late 1930’s and early 1940’s, at which time it was officially removed from the US Pharmacopeia and National Formulary, the organization that mandates the standards for all prescription and over the counter drugs. In fact, a law was passed in 1937 that made it illegal for

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on its been a crime against humanity to have not released this information to the general public. My mother, many family members, yours and mine, could have survived, or at least been spared much pain and suffering; if we had only been told of the healing properties of this sacred herb. The reckoning is coming! We see, first hand, the evolution of the industry at the Cup each year. Light deprivation farming (cutting back the light the plants get by covering greenhouses and forcing the plants to flower, just like turning back the timing for the lights in an indoor operation) are rapidly taking over. Once people figured out they could replace much of the indoor growing with much more efficient light depos, its been off to the races ever since. All the empty greenhouses in Watsonville, Monterey, and all the other areas where the farmers used to grow traditional flowers, will soon be filled with cannabis. Flowers were the preferred method of

imbibing in cannabis. Now, oil has taken over more than half the market, with it going to seventy five percent in the next few years. People around this country that are just now entering the marketplace didn’t grow up smoking joints with their friends; they’re using vape pens with CO2 oil or butane oil in them; or they’re doing dabs in high end glass pipes. Bongs are quickly becoming a thing of the past. You date yourself just by the way you use cannabis. I didn’t make up the rules, I just have to accept them and go with the flow. In recognition of this, this year we’ve added a rosin and dry sieve contest to the Emerald Cup competition, and next year we’ll include a CO2 contest, along with a category for clean, zero ppm tested solvent oil. Oil is the way of the future for cannabis use and the future came earlier than expected. Most farmers will never see their flowers in a store. They’re going to bring them down to the local processing center

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Can Cannabis Cure Cancer?

Like a lot of people, I used to think of cannabis primarily as simply a remedy for side effects of chemo. However, over the course of the movement to legalize medical marijuana these past few years, a lot of information has resurfaced about its effectiveness as an actual cure for cancer and other diseases. Sources as varied as the federallyfunded National Cancer Institute and MAPS — Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies — conclude that cannabis appears to have antiinflammatory, anti-spasmodic and antibacterial agents. One remarkable fact is that humans actually have naturally occurring cannabinoid receptors, which seem to respond to cannabis in profoundly healing ways. The plant can be bred to have different ratios of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD, non-psychotropic), cannabigerol (CBG) and tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), and the effects can be targeted to treat specific ailments depending on the ratios of the ingredient’s phytochemical composition. Because of the suppression of the potential effectiveness of whole plant cannabis, it has been challenging to standardize processes associated with its use. The film Run from the Cure documents the story of Rick Simpson and his success using hemp oil to cure many people of cancer in Nova Scotia. Fellow Canadian Rick Dwyer was the head of the Maccan Branch of the Royal

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Canadian Legion when he got exposed to Rick Simpson and experienced for himself the curative properties of cannabis in the Kimberly Carter Gamble is the form of hemp umentary THRIVE: What on Ea oil. Mr. Dwyer’s with Foster Gamble). www.thri father was cured of lung cancer using the oil. When he hosted a meeting for fellow Legionaires about the healing benefits he and others personally experienced from cannabis oil, the b ranch was shut down by the main office. Stories like this abound, and I have links below to the videos and articles I have found most useful in documenting this.

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In Santa Cruz, the Wo/Men’s Alliance for Medical Marijuana, WAMM collective, offers one of the few places in America that can assay the substance to target specific illnesses with customized proportions. The co-founder and director of WAMM, Valerie Corral, is a dedicated leader who claims to have personally witnessed dozens of people reverse their death sentence and live healthfully after undergoing cannabis treatment. This includes claims of healing everything from stage 4 metastasized cancer — Stage IV Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinasepositive (ALK+) non-small cell

and watch them get turned into one form of oil or another. There are so many innovative products come online, we’ve also created a new products category this year at the Cup. We’re expecting over twenty thousand attendees for this year’s Emerald Cup. Everything from the latest tips in growing organic, sustainable cannabis, to the latest medical research and the up to date news on the legal front will be addressed. Come hang with us. And, if you can’t make it, you’ll have free access on our website to every speaker panel and workshop. We want you to learn with us, we want to help you become comfortable with cannabis; and for you leaders and experts in the industry, to further your knowledge and abilities. See ya there or somewhere along the path! Thanks, Tim Blake

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lung cancer (NSCLC) to myoclonic-astatic epilepsy (MAE or Doose syndrome) in children. Many have utilized combination therapies that include chemotherapies, other have opted not to engage in pharmaceuticals and have experienced success with alternative modalities alone. According to Valerie, “The potential for healing is inherent in each of us and requires that we influence and inspire our systems. e Co-Creator of the DocOur work focuses arth Will It Take? (along on the endogenous ivemovement.com cannabinoid system and the symbiotic interface with our other systems. Clearly there is no panacea, no magic potion or simple solution that “cures.” While cannabis proves to provide extraordinary curative potential, the modality for healing is as complex as each individual and is as interdependent as the systems that reside within us all. We speak of inspiring self-healing through environment, both externally and internally, when we include cannabis and our Milagro Oils as part of the mind-bodyconsciousness application.” “One of the greatest threats to sustaining the purity of medicine is genetic modification of this ancient plant. As legislation moves forward, the hidden agenda of the early funders of the medical marijuana movement arises; the laws that apply to marijuana will be the laws that apply to all plants. This threatens every aspect of nature, for what has grown unfettered naturally for thousands of years may be subjugated to potential corporate autocracy.” It is my personal understanding that our physical bodies have an innate selfhealing/repair intelligence, and that all healing is the result of the body’s own self-healing and self-repair abilities getting what they need to do their innate job of restoring wholeness. Given the mind/ body/consciousness connection, our belief in the effectiveness of whatever healing modality we choose, and our confidence in our capacity to recover, influence the outcome. I do not believe our confidence, belief and alignment entirely determine the outcome, only that they are major components. As Valerie said, these alternative modalities inspire self-healing through both the external and internal environment, and that includes our sense of the treatment’s value and our belief in its power to influence our particular imbalance. So consider the negative impact of the Western scenario that my friend was offered: The biopsy did not reveal if his head and neck cancer was HPV positive or HPV negative. Only HPV positive responds

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Release the Medicine • Heal the Sick Stop All Cannabis Arrests • Stop the Lies End the Prison State • Cures Not Wars to chemo and radiation. So what was the oncologist’s plan? To go ahead and begin him on an intense chemo/radiation treatment with no diagnostic reason for him to have confidence that it would work. My friend felt that his own immunity and confidence would be forfeited for the benefit of pharmaceutical research. As it is, whether traditional or alternative, the stage of the cancer, tolerance of the medicine, spiritual perspective, and past treatment all seem to play a role in the effectiveness of any treatment.

Increased Mainstream Acceptance — Opportunity and Danger Whether I’m talking to people who are traditionally conservative, liberal or those outside the political belief system, when I turn the conversation to cannabis and medical applications of marijuana I have not found anyone who is opposed to exploring the treatment further. The expressed sentiment: If it can work, why not? Well, once again, that is the multibillion dollar question. Natural cures such as cannabis threaten the pharmaceutical stranglehold on cancer treatment. This is where the danger, and the opportunity, come in. Having more mainstream participation can add research dollars and credibility to the issue. However, there is a lot of evidence that the goal of the pharmaceuticals is to find a way to patent cannabis and add it to their arsenal of cancer treatment, in a form by which they can maintain their profit machine and squeeze natural growers and individuals out of the process.

huge competitor in the pharmaceutical arena. Their egregious history shows no sign of abating. Indeed, their power has only grown, with the Obama administration limiting their liability through the Monsanto Protection Act. In fact, one of the main funders of the legalization movement is George Soros, who is also a major stockholder in Monsanto. This is the kind of alliance we need to watch carefully and take seriously. Here’s why: George Soros is reported to have contributed $3.5 million dollars to the campaign in Uruguay for the legalization of marijuana. Soros sits on the board of the New York-based Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), the world’s most influential organization for legalization. His Open Society Foundation is also listed as a major financial supporter of Uruguay’s legalization. These efforts were successful and Uruguay now has legalized state controlled use of the plant. Uruguay’s President Mujica has made it clear his goal is and has been to create a unique genetic code for cannabis in his country. He says this is to “keep the black market under control.” In other words — to stifle the free market in favor of government control. Genetically modified cannabis seeds from Monsanto would grant such control, and more.

Monsanto has been behind Uruguay’s GMO-soybean and GM corn for decades. Combined with Uruguay’s State regulations and protection, the mega-giant is now poised to partner in the “experimentation” of cultivating a GMO cannabis product to be used as a patented pharmaceutical for medicinal purposes. Follow the money.

Our Right to Heal Our discerning self-determination is what’s called for, and our right to heal is what’s at stake. The research ignited by my friend’s recent diagnosis further fuels my belief in the exquisite healing powers of nature in supporting our bodies’ own healing abilities, and excites me about the potential for cannabis’ true, lasting and curative powers in treating cancer and other debilitating and otherwisefatal diseases. It also sobers me about the insidious ways that mainstream research can be used to corner the market on something nature provided for us all to explore and apply. I will continue to post further information on how we can protect natural cannabis, and support the transparent research that is needed, as well as other

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Genetically Engineering Cannabis for the Pharmaceuticals One way this is already happening is in a secret lab in the South of England, GW Pharmaceuticals, which extracts, refines and studies the plant in their six different greenhouses, where they raise 10,000 plants each. At this undisclosed location, GW uses genetic engineering to create modified varieties and then clones each strain. They are already marketing one of their genetically engineered cannabis products in Canada as a sublingual (under the tongue) spray for treating muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis. If the cloned strains were to cross pollinate with naturally-occurring strains, we could easily see the organic cannabis plants compromised and ultimately eliminated. As the story of GMO corn demonstrates, with companies driven by profit and control, this threat to corner the market is not one we should take lightly. It behooves us to check the funding, motivation, associations and transparency of the mainstream organizations and corporations joining in on cannabis research and dissemination. In our desire to see this plant regain its rightful place in the array of natural treatment modalities, we had better not abdicate our discerning judgment or historical awareness of who runs these pharmaceuticals and what they have revealed their motives to be. Monsanto merged with Searle, Upjohn, and Pfizer to form Pharmacia, a

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ID YOU KNOW that the cannabinoid content (how much THC or CBD your medicine has) of indica and sativa strains is relatively similar? A typical profile might be 99% THC and 1% CBD. In fact, of 2 strains that contain the same exact cannabinoids, one can be stimulating, and one can be sedating. One can be relaxing, and one can increase agitation. So, what’s determining their therapeutic difference? IT’S THE TERPENE CONTENT! Terpenes are the compounds in cannabis that give the plant its unique smell. They contribute to the full and unique array of medicinal properties associated with any particular strain. Over 100 have been reported in the plant, but only a few are found in significant concentration. Terpenes are synthesized in cannabis inside glandular trichomes, most highly concentrated in female flowers, as are the cannabinoids. A look at these special terpenes can explain many of the actions of the plant. Terpenes are quite potent, and affect mood and behavior, among other actions, when inhaled at low concentrations. For a good review, see Dr. Russo’s article, which states that cannabinoid-terpenoid interactions “could produce synergy with respect to treatment of pain, inflammation, depression, anxiety, addiction, epilepsy, cancer, fungal, and bacterial infections.” (Russo, EB, Taming THC: potential cannabis synergy and phytocannabinoid-terpenoid entourage effects, Br J Pharmacol. 2011 Aug; 163(7): 1344–1364.) The “entourage effect” refers to the interaction of plant constituents in producing synergy, increasing its therapeutic potential.

Common Cannabis Terpenes LIMONENE has a citrus aroma - takes its name from the lemon and gives citrus its characteristic scent. It is a monoterpene (10 carbon atoms). It is the second most prevalent terpene in nature. Entourage: It assists in the absorption of other terpenoids and cannnabinoids through the skin, mucous membranes and digestive tract. Actions: is anti-bacterial, antifungal, bronchodilator and it improves mood to treat anxiety and depression, relieve heartburn and gastrointestinal reflux, has been used clinically to dissolve gallstones, also is anticonvulsant, and has been shown to destroy breast-cancer cells. MYRCENE has a resinous green balsamic, musky, slightly metallic odor - is a component of the essential oil of several plants including mangos, lemon grass, hops or black pepper bay, cannabis, ylang-ylang, wild thyme, parsley and hops, is a monoterpene (10 carbon atoms). Entourage: it helps cannabinoids and terpenes pass through cell membranes, thereby accelerating their effect, and increases saturation of the CB1 receptor. Actions: is anti-inflammatory, analgesic (that likely works on the opioid receptor system), anti-spasmodic,

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antimicrobial, antiseptic, antioxidant, anti-carcinogen, hypnotic, and is sedating causes a “couch-lock” effect. LINALOOL has a pleasant floral scent - found in lavenders, citrus laurels, birch, coriander and rosewood. It is a monoterpene (10 carbon atoms). Entourage: Can antidote the anxiety producing effect of THC experienced by some. Actions: is anti-bacterial, modulates glutamate and GABA neurotransmitter systems and amplifies serotonin (a neurotransmitter)-receptor transmission, conferring an antidepressant and anti-anxiety effect, is a stress reliever and has sedating properties, also is anti-convulsant. α PINENE smells like pine trees (the scent of pine oil) - is highly repellant to insects, appears in conifers and numerous other plants is the most common terpene in the plant world. It is a monoterpene (10 carbon atoms). Entourage: It also crosses the blood-brain barrier very easily, preserving acetylcholine levels thereby limiting the memory loss effect of THC. Actions: is a bronchodilator, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal also promotes mental alertness by inhibiting the metabolic breakdown of acetylcholinesterase (a neurotransmitter). β CARYOPHYLLENE has a light spice aroma - found in the essential oils of black pepper, oregano and other edible herbs. It is the most frequent sesqueterpine (15-carbon terpene) in cannabis. Entourage: it can bind directly to the peripheral CB2 receptor, as do cannabinoids, possibly amplifying some effects, such as antiinflammatory action and possibly mood effects. Actions: anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antiinflammatory and analgesic effects, gastro-protective. It has antimalarial properties. HUMULENE is most noted for giving beer its ‘hoppy’ aroma - also known as α-humulene and α– caryophyllene, is found in the essential oils of Humulus lupulus (hops) and Vietnamese coriander, among others. It is a sesquiterpene (15-carbon terpene). Entourage: It can antagonize the appetite stimulating effect of THC. Actions: It is anti-tumor, anti-bacterial, antiinflammatory, and anorectic (suppresses appetite). It has commonly been blended with β–caryophyllene and used as a major remedy for inflammation. So how do we know which strain will have the effects we desire? Currently the state of lab testing of cannabis products routinely includes detail of the cannabinoid content (often inaccurately termed “the potency”), but not the terpene content. Several labs now have terpene analysis available, but the demand for this testing has not yet justified the added cost. That’s something that consumer education can change. We really do need to know what is in our cannabis medicine, especially as it will affect its medicinal value. In the meantime, you can use your own perception, through smell to pick an appropriate strain. For example, do you want to elevate your mood, but not increase anxiety? Go after linalool and limonene – citrusy floral. Do you want to help asthma or ADD? Try α pinene – pine scent. Or if you want to sleep, choose myrcene and linalool – musky floral. This method, of course, applies only to the raw plant, because after processing into oils and edibles, unfortunately many of the terpenes are lost due to high temperatures involved in extraction and/or cooking. As we learn more about the multifaceted benefits of this plant, we can adjust our delivery systems to include a fuller terpene complement. Dr. Deborah Malka is an Integrative Medicine physician and a Cannabis clinical specialist. She practices in Santa Cruz and Monterey. Appointments can be made by calling (831) 426-7744. For more information see www.CannabisPlus.net.

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info I find while navigating the challenging and promising field of medical marijuana. I also encourage you to watch THRIVE and check out our website to review the full picture of how all this fits together with other efforts to consolidate power and control, as well as effective actions people are taking to empower real, lasting solutions all over the world. Below are links to films and articles that I have found to be informative in the past few weeks. I do not vouch for their factual integrity, only their value to me as resources in my inquiry. Please share your resources and experiences as well. Together we will be unstoppable as we reclaim our right, and our true capacity, to heal. To read this article with hyperlinks, go to: www.thrivemovement.com/cancannabis-cure-cancer.blog

Resources General Information • Medical Marijuana — National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) • Cannabis and Cannabinoids — National Cancer Institute Overview of results of cannabinoid research including treatment and prevention of tumors. Extensive footnotes to research paper abstracts. • Medical Marijuana 411.com Medical Marijuana 411 is a resource tool to help you find the answers to questions about the many healing uses of medical cannabis. • Medical Marijuana — Vaults of Erowid Multiple resource list for medical marijuana, treatments, research abstracts, & legal news. • Medical Marijuana: A Guide To Everything MMj • Institute of Medicine Report Endorsing Medical Marijuana — NORML • What Did the 1999 Institute of Medicine (IOM) Report Say Pro or Con Medical Marijuana? — ProCon.org • Recent Research on Medical Marijuana — NORML A group that works to reform marijuana laws. Recent research on medical marijuana. • Medical Marijuana: Solutions for Your Medical Needs — Medical Marijuana Blog.com • Plant Based Drugs and Medicines — Leslie Taylor, ND Table of drugs and the plants they are derived from. • What is Cannabis Oil? — Cure Your Own Cancer • Plant-Based vs. Synthetic Chemical Nutrients — D.C. Products Review • Medical Cannabis Research — Americans for Safe Access Overview article about medical marijuana. • The Emperor Wears No Clothes by Jack Herer Efficacy • 20 Medical Studies That Show Cannabis Can Cure Cancer — CollectiveEvolution • The Top 4 Medical Studies That Prove Cannabis Can Cure Brain Cancer — Collective-Evolution • Further evidence that cannabis reduces tumor growth in new study — Medical News Today • Cannabinoids: Potential Anticancer Agents — Nature Reviews Cannabinoids effective at inhibiting tumor

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growth. • 105 Peer-Reviewed Studies on Marijuana — ProCon.org • Marijuana Treats Young Girl’s Severe Seizures — Reality Sandwich ◦ Marijuana stops child’s severe seizures — CNN.com • Tourette’s Syndrome — NORML Cannabis for Tourette’s treatment. ◦ Marijuana Successfully Treats Tourette’s Syndrome, Study Shows • Gliomas/Cancer — NORML Cancerous tumor treatments with Delta-9 THC. • NBC News Reports that Cannabidiol (CBD) “Turns Off” the Cancer Gene Involved in Metastasis Findings by Scientists at California Pacific Medical Center gives Scientific Support for Cannabis Science Initiatives — The Motley Fool Cannibidiol turns off gene in breast and other cancers. • Cannabis Shows Great Promise in Treating Autism and its Symptoms — Conscious Life News • Pot Shrinks Tumors; Government Knew in ’74 — AlterNet • Cannabinoid receptor as a novel target for the treatment of prostate cancer — PubMed (National Institutes of Health) • Clinical Trials relating to cannabinoids — U.S. National Institutes of Health List of ongoing studies. This page reflects a search specifically for “cannabinoid”, but can be modified to get other information. • Medical Marijuana Research — MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) University Research • Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research — University of California The purpose of the Center is to coordinate rigorous scientific studies to assess the safety and efficacy of cannabis and cannabis compounds for treating medical conditions. Completed Studies • Humboldt Institute for Interdisciplinary Marijuana Research — Humboldt State University ◦ Humboldt State University Launches Research Institute Devoted To Marijuana — The Huffington Post • Cannabis Research — University of Mississippi • Medical marijuana research stalls after Arizona professor is let go — CNN. com Videos and Documentaries • Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Why I changed my mind on weed — CNN.com • What if Cannabis Cured Cancer — YouTube • Leaf — YouTube Leaf introduces Dr. William Courtney and Kristen Courtney of Cannabis International; along with the people involved in researching, promoting, regulating and benefiting from raw cannabis. • HOW and WHY Cannabis Cures Cancer – Scientific Explanation — GreenMedTV Includes long list of cumulative knowledge of health benefits. • Run from the Cure — YouTube • The Science of Medical Cannabis: A Conversation with Donald Abrams, M.D. — YouTube • Dr. Sean McAllister - The Effects of THC and CBD on Cancer — YouTube • The Power of Juicing RAW Cannabis - Dr William Courtney — YouTube Documentary featuring some of the top researchers on the healing effects of Cannabis (Marijuana) in its raw form, eaten or juiced. Legality and Policy • “Miracle” Cannabis Oil: May Treat Cancer, But Money and the Law Stand in the Way of Finding Out — SF Weekly Anecdote of lung cancer treatment

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and state of medical marijuana research. • 23 Legal Medical Marijuana States and DC: Laws, Fees, and Possession Limits — ProCon.org • Legality of cannabis by country — Wikipedia Legality of Cannabis by U.S. state • The Devil Weed and Harry Anslinger — Common Sense for Drug Policy Harry Anslinger is a main player in US policy around cannabis. He held office as the assistant prohibition commissioner in the Bureau of Prohibition before being appointed as the first commissioner of the US Treasury Department’s Federal Bureau of Narcotics and set the tone of suppression that has kept effective research and widespread application at bay. • Cannabis Law Group’s Medical Marijuana Legal Blog — Cannabis Law Group Advocate for collectives, growers, & patient’s rights. Patenting • Pharmaceutical Companies Rush To Patent Medical Marijuana — The Weed Blog • US Government’s medical marijuana patent — Patients for Medical Cannabis • Feds To Grant Exclusive Cannabinoid License To Pharma Firm — Toke of the Town Analysis of government owned patent 6,630,507 for medical marijuana. • Drug Maker Secures Patent on THC and CBD as Cancer Treatment — High Times GW Pharmaceuticals patent on cannabinoids. • Medical Cannabis: The REAL Reason the Government Wants to Keep it Banned — Health Impact News Analysis of history of medical marijuana and patents on treatments. • United States Patent 6,630,507: Cannabinoids as antioxidants and neuroprotectants — United States Patent and Trademark Office • Dr. Gupta Talks about Government’s Cannabinoid Patent — Medical Marijuana Inc. • GW Pharmaceuticals plc Announces US Patent Allowance for Use of Cannabinoids in Treating Glioma — GW Pharmaceuticals GW Pharmaceuticals patents on cannabinoids as well as claim to other plant extractions. • Drug Maker Will Soon Hold Patent On THC, CBD As Cancer Cures — Leaf Science Analysis of GW Pharmaceticals patents on cannabinoids. • Patented Pot vs. the Herbal Gold Standard — Cannabis Culture History of cannabis along with good patent info. Genetic Modification • Is Monsanto Ready to Enter The Medical Marijuana War? — ChicagoNow Monsanto getting into the GMO marijuana business. • Monsanto plans to patent genetically modified marijuana in Uruguay — Natural Cures Not Medicine Monsanto, Big Pharma, Uruguay partner in synthetic cannabis. • Monsanto Poised To Take Over the Weed Industry — KCET (Los Angeles) Monsanto and impact on marijuana vis a vis GMOs. • Monsanto Plans to Patent Genetically Modified Marijuana Brand in Uruguay — Progressive Radio Network • Why Legalize Marijuana? Because GMO Pot Is On Its Way — Zen Gardner • Frankenpot – Marijuana gone GMO! — Farm Wars GMO cannabis in Colombia. • BreedIT - Breeding The Next Generation Of Medical Marijuana — Seeking Alpha New Israeli company in

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GMO marijuana market. • Monsanto, Frankinpot and GMO Terminator Cannabis — Oregon Medical Marijuana Growers and Patients Association Analysis of GMO marijuana in Colombia. • Feminized & Autoflowering Marijuana: A Monsanto GMO Plot to Eliminate Natural Marijuana Genetics? — BigBuds Magazine Analysis of GMO marijuana as a means to terminate other strains. • Proposition 19, Monsanto, and GMO Terminator Cannabis — KPFZ (Lake County Community Radio) • Treating Yourself - Meet Dr. Frankenbeanstein — Cannabis Farmer Terminator GMOs. • Fighting GMO contamination around the world — GRAIN Cannabinoid Drugs Already on the Market • Dronabinol — MedlinePlus (National Institutes of Health) • Nabilone — MedlinePlus (National Institutes of Health) Organizations • American Medical Marijuana Society • International Association for Cannabis as Medicine Information about cannabinoids related to science, medicine, law & politics. Clinical Studies and Case Reports • International Cannabinoid Research Society The ICRS is a nonpolitical, non-religious organization dedicated to scientific research in all fields of the cannabinoids, ranging from biochemical, chemical and physiological studies of the endogenous cannabinoid system to studies of the abuse potential of recreational Cannabis. • The Sensi Seed Bank International source for cannabis seeds. • Realm of Caring The Realm of Caring is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been formed to provide a better quality of life for residents of Colorado affected by Cancer, MS, HIV/AIDS, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, among many other debilitating conditions through the use of concentrated medicinal cannabis oil (Realm oil) provided by Indispensary/ Stanley family. • Constance Pure Botanical Extracts Offers cannabis-based treatments for cancer. • WAMM - The Wo/Men’s Alliance for Medical Marijuana (Santa Cruz, CA) WAMM is a collective of patients and caregivers providing hope, building community and offering medical marijuana on a donation basis. • Medical Marijuana Blog — Arizona Hemp Center The Arizona Hemp Center seeks to build a community by connecting eligible medical marijuana patients with doctors and dispensaries. • Michigan Medical Marijuana Association • Cure Your Own Cancer Website for creation and treatment of cancer with cannabis. Cureyourowncancer.org — Facebook Constance Finley’s formula for cancercuring cannabis. We are hosting a live event on November 14, 2015 to discuss the healing abilities of cannabis with special guest experts from around the country. Be sure not to miss this unique opportunity to learn and interact by registering today in the ThriveTogether portal (http:// www.thrivemovement.com/thrivetogether?source=CannabisBlog).

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Others a bit older walked in talk- Some people get recharged by being creative, ing on their phone. And one remarkably brave writing songs, creating art pieces, singing, or soul just walked in with no cell phone in hand. FRRNLQJ DQ DPD]LQJ PHDO 6RPH SDUHQWV Ă€QG Last week, we returned from Italy via that if they dedicate a longer than usual period Washington DC. At the very long line of passport of time to just playing with their child, joining clearance, almost every single person, myself in- their child in their level of play and wonderment cluded, were on their cell phones. People buy ex- of the world, without the use of distracting cell pensive cases to protect their phones. And what phones, they will feel recharged afterwards. happens if a phone announces that its battery is Besides being alone with me, Barry’s favorite now at 10%? Most people act immediately. No way of recharging is to go off into nature and be one wants their cell phone to run out of power. alone. If it can’t be for days at a time, then even A plan is quickly put in place to recharge the a few hours will do wonders for him. Sometimes life is very busy and we do not battery, no matter how inconvenient. But what about us? Are we not more im- have the time to plug into our source of power portant than our cell phones? Our “batteriesâ€? for a long time. I would like to offer a simple run low as well. Few people are as urgent to practice that has helped me over the years charge their own batteries as they are to charge wherever I go. Sit quietly if you can. However, up their cell phone. We push and push ourselves this can be done standing up even in a long line. to keep going and we don’t pay attention to our Close your eyes (obviously this will not work own battery or need to be recharged. We know while driving). Take in a deep breath and imagone woman who had no idea how depleted her ine that there is a light coming from your true batteries were. She left for work one morning, source of power. Breathe in this light through collapsed in her front yard and was rushed to the top of your head and feel as if it is coming the emergency room. Her diagnosis: exhaustion! down into your heart. Then as you breathe out, Our own wellbeing is vastly more impor- imagine there is love coming from your heart tant than our cell phone. When our cell phones out into the world or into whatever situation you DUH GDQJHURXVO\ ORZ DQG ZH Ă€QDOO\ FDQ SOXJ Ă€QG \RXUVHOI , KDYH XVHG WKLV LQ EXV\ DLUSRUWV them into electricity, there is such a good feeling grocery lines and sitting quietly in my garden from knowing that we are taking care of our cell and each time, I feel a sense of being connected phone and giving it what it needs. We deserve and recharged. Let’s strive to keep the battery of our own so much more! Our need to recharge and connect to our life operating at a very high level. Tell yourself, power is so important. Some people try to ignore “I am more important than my cell phone, and the need to be recharged through addictions. , GHVHUYH WR EH UHFKDUJHG DQG WR EH Ă€OOHG E\ WKH This can numb the need for recharging, but it true source of my being.â€? Here are a few opportunities to bring more will never recharge us. Many people watch TV. Even your favorite show can be entertaining, love and growth into your life, at the following but it cannot recharge you. Recharging comes longer events led by Barry and Joyce Vissell: from a true connection to your source of power. Feb 7-14—Hawaii Couples Retreat; June Imagine trying to charge your cell phone by 4-11 — Alaska “Inside Messageâ€? Cruise from showing it your favorite TV show, giving it a Seattle; Jul 17-22—Shared Heart Summer beer, or taking it on a long shopping spree. It’s Retreat at Breitenbush Hot Springs, OR; Oct a silly image and obviously it doesn’t work. The 11-17—Assisi Retreat, Italy. 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magic of life. I am grateful that I have had the opportunity to behold 13,870 sunrises, give or take a few. I am grateful to have been a spectator of the early morning fog dancing in the sunrise like some exquisite staged ballet. I am grateful to remember the many days that I watched the clouds move across the horizon framed by the trees, the mountains and the pristine meadow, or to stand in awe as the brilliance of the full moon illuminated the landscape, a landscape that is now forever changed. It has begun, the digging, the tramping, the violation of the meadow. I am filled with tears of sadness. Today my sadness overwhelms all the joy and gratitude I have felt each day living next to this expanse of land. Yet I know all the joys and gratitudes are actually woven into my very fabric. I desire to use this experience to evolve, to transform my inflexibility to change. I desire to bless what is happening as well as to celebrate and honor the rights of those who want to create their home, those who also love and want to become a part of this meadow. I know I am enriched by the memories and all I have witnessed of the many gifts this beloved meadow and the wild creatures have given to me. I desire now to find the benefits of and breathe into this new experience. I want my grief to ultimately uplift me, that I may be a blessing to others. Peggy Black, is an author, a world traveler and lecturer; forty years in the healing field. She is a Channel who offers free messages on www. morningmessages.com. She hosts two monthly gatherings, a support group for all women “Miracles and Intentions and Sound Pod which is open to everyone. Peggy is also the Seneschal for the Labyrinth in the Garden of the Beloved, a sacred space that dwells in a graceful wooded setting at her home in Felton, California. This labyrinth is available by appointment for individual or group walks and special occasions. peggyblack@aol.com.

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you from your competiby Joanne Justis tion. However, the most usiness namimportant criteria, if it ing is more were widely known, is important for the name to resonate than you with positive vibrational k n o w. Yo u frequencies, making it a Joanne Justis would think the name you successful and winning select would ideally reflect name. There’s a lot of the value and uniqueness of the controversy and theory over what product or service being offered, be is the best method used to develop easy to pronounce, and distinguish a “winning” business name—is it traditional or scientific? With the traditional approach, you are signing up for a chance to win but the worst part is you will never know what that name actually calculates to be energetically, so it’s Certificate of Science & Master Instructor like playing “pin” the tail on the donkey—it’s hit or miss. The scientific Suzie@ThetaHealingBenefits.com method using Chaldean Numerology to decipher the code on the other hand, provide you with an exact blue“I cannot speak highly enough of Suzie and her compassion and ethics will print of the energy frequencies that as a ThetaHealer®. As someone who was once diagnosed as make up the name. This approach will 100% fully and functionally disabled, I can say that ThetaHealing® has allow you to know if the name you’ve selected is a winner or not, provided made me whole again, and my connection to myself and Creator and you have chosen the right practitioner All That Is is deeper and more fulfilling than ever. I've made nearly a and number system to start with. full recovery that would not have been possible without Suzie. Her Most of the traditional established branding experts and creative gifts and heart fullness literally saved my life. Utterly phenomenal. think tanks consider the exercise Anyone with Suzie in their life is truly fortunate.” D.L. Marana, AZ of inventing an original name to be an “art” versus a “science.” This is because they come from a traditional mind-set. With that being said, those experts rely on developing hand“I am so grateful for having found you and for the incredible difference you have crafted or coined names, not knowing made in my life. Thank You!!! I am a different person” - S. Radia that negative or positive vibrational

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abanero peppers are among the hottest chili peppers in the world and can measure between 80,000 - 600,000 Scoville Units. The habanero pepper can be extremely hot so be careful before biting into it. Some people believe they can handle the heat, but may not be quite prepared for the heat levels of the habanero. There are a number of varieties of habanero peppers ranging in ripe colors from orange, red, yellow, chocolate brown and even white, but some growers believe that the orange habanero is a true habanero. The most popular orange habanero typically measures between 100,000 SHU and 350,000 SHU, with most falling in the range of 200,000300,000 SHU. In comparison, the jalapeno pepper ranks in with 2,500 - 8,000 units. Habanero peppers are related to the Scotch bonnet and are named after the Cuban city of La Habana. They grow mainly on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico where they are believed to have originated, though they can realistically be grown anywhere. The habanero chili also comes from the Amazon region, and from there it was spread through Mexico. One domesticated habanero, which was dated at 8,500 years old was found at an archaeological dig in Peru. An intact fruit of a small domesticated habanero, found in pre-ceramic levels in Guitarrero Cave in the Peruvian highlands was dated to 6500 BC. The habanero was carried north to the Caribbean via Colombia. Habanero chilies accompany most dishes in Yucatan, either in solid

or purée/salsa form. Other modern producers include Belize, Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, and parts of the United States, including Texas, Idaho, and California. While Mexico is the largest consumer of this spicy ingredient, its flavor and aroma have become very popular world wide. Upon its discovery by Spaniards, the habanero chili was rapidly disseminated to other adequate climate areas of the world, to the point that

18thcentury taxonomists mistook China for its place of origin and called it Capsicum Chinese (“the Chinese Pepper”).Today, the largest producer is Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Habaneros are an integral part of Yucatecan food. How hot is a habanero pepper? This depends on the habanero type, color and growing conditions and there is quite a range depending on the habanero peppers you are cooking with. Biting into a habanero will be quite a blast of heat for you, so it is best to be careful. The best way to gauge your habanero pepper heat preference is to cook a single habanero into a large recipe. Allow the meal to simmer a bit with your habanero, then taste. You’ll get plenty of heat, but if

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which brilliantly dismantles modern-day by Kimberly Hartke s much as she enjoyed cook- fat fears and animal-protein phobias. ing, it had never occurred to Sally details all the dietary wrongs perpetuated in the name of California health, and reveals the mother of deliberate campaign to four Sally steer health-conscious Fallon to write a cookconsumers towards debook. When a friend apvitalized and processed proached her about writfoods. ing a cookbook together, In 1999, along she demurred. But after with Dr. Enig and her her friend’s suggestion, husband Geoffrey Morell, Fallon found that she she launched the Weston could not get the idea out A. Price Foundation of her head. As she envi(WAPF), a 501c3 nutrisioned the cookbook she tion education nonprofit would write, she chose to and activist group. Sally embark upon the project began creating informaalone, and later chose a tional WAPF flyers on a different co-author, lipid Sally Fallon Morell variety of nutrition topresearcher Mary Enig, ics such as, “Myths and PhD. The book, which was six years in the making, puts the work Truths about Cholesterol,” “Why Butter is of nutrition pioneer Weston A. Price into Better,” “How to Protect Yourself Against practical form. Twenty years later, Nourish- Cancer with Food,” “All About Trans Fats,” ing Traditions—The Cookbook that Chal- “Soy Alert!,” and “The Campaign for Real lenges Politically Correct Nutrition and Milk.” Subscribers to the new Foundathe Diet Dictocrats has sold over 600,000 tion’s quarterly journal, Wise Traditions copies and has inspired hundreds of inter- in Food, Farming and the Healing Arts net chat groups, Facebook pages and food became the membership base whose dues support her mission. bloggers. Today, out of a rented one-hundredNourishing Traditions (1996) is both a cookbook and an alternative health year-old house, a staff of three serves the Foundation’s 14,000 members and 600 manual. The reason it is fast becoming a classic on a par with The Joy of Cooking is the way it connects the medicinal facts about food ingredients with time-honored cooking skills that result in nutritious meals that also taste good. The book is widely credited with bringing traditional diets back into vogue, and causing new-found respect for real food ingredients— such as raw milk, butter, eggs and organ local chapters around the globe. Local meats--and ethnic foodways—such as WAPF chapter leaders are enthusiastic volunteers who help those seeking good lacto-fermentation and bone broths. Most importantly, Nourishing Tra- health find raw milk and healthy pastureditions highlights the discoveries of Dr. fed animal products in their area. The motto of the Weston A. Price Weston A. Price, namely that the diets of healthy traditional peoples were very rich Foundation is Dr. Price’s dying words: in vitamins A, D and K, nutrients available “You teach, you teach, you teach.” And, the only in certain seafoods, organ meats, egg thousands of grassroots activists around yolks and the fats of animals raised in the the world are doing an admirable job in sunlight eating green pasture. Nourish- their teaching mission. For every Weston ing Traditions, indeed, has launched a Price member there are now hundreds of people inspired to join farm buying movement. Passionate fans of Nourishing clubs, cow-share programs (to obtain raw Tradition buy the book by the case and milk in states where sales are illegal) and give them as gifts. Those who love the community supported local agriculture book commonly say, “The first thirty (CSAs). Many chapter leaders also teach pages of Nourishing Traditions are life- classes on preparing nutrient-dense trachanging.” The pages they are referring ditional foods. The collective work of these nutrito are the first half of book’s introduction,

Sally is the leading champion of pasture-based farming and wholesome raw dairy foods in the world.

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tion activists is also starting to pay A. Price Chapters (44 chapters) and off. Scientists are admitting that is the state with the most WAPF they have been wrong about fat. members (2052 members). What Alice Waters did for the Lard, coconut oil and butter are returning to their rightful place in our restaurant industry by pioneering diet, while sales of industrial seed the farm-to-table concept, Sally has oils, margarines and spreads are done for the home kitchen by condeclining. Organic food is a huge and necting consumers with local farmgrowing market, and more consum- ers and fostering a revival of home ers are recognizing the hazards that cooking skills and homesteading. lurk in the pretty processed food packages. Raw milk sales …numerous other scientists are increasing at 25 percent a and researchers have shared year. Today, when people set their work in the Wise out to lose weight, many are choosing to do it with fresh Traditions journal, which local meats and home- cooked has a well-earned reputation meals, rather than with conas the go-to source for venience diet products full of chemicals and phony food-like alternative health facts and substances. dietary protocols. The Foundation and its members could not have accomplished all this without having science on their side. Sally’s A remarkable aspect of Sally’s genius was to forge a partnership work has been the way she has with the late University of Maryland built a bridge between the Amish and Mennonite farmers with new customers in suburban and urban areas. At Wise Traditions conferences, you will see a fascinating and

foods. She is also known for the “Fallon Formula,” a whole foods baby formula based on whole raw milk for moms who have trouble breastfeeding. Sally is the leading champion of pasture-based farming and wholesome raw dairy foods in the world. Mark McAfee, owner of Organic Pastures, based in Fresno, the largest raw dairy farm in North America, credits California moms, educated by WAPF, with the success of his raw milk enterprise. A regular feature of the Weston A. Price journal is the Real Milk state-by-state update written by Florida attorney, Pete Kennedy. He reports on the status of consumer access to pure fresh milk produced by cows on green pasture, and any changes of the legal status of raw milk in a given state. When government regulators became increasingly hostile to the emerging trend, Sally found another attorney, Gary Cox, willing to join Pete in assisting small dairies with their legal needs. This led to the launch of the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FarmtoConsumer.org), which provides a 24/7 legal hotline and strategic legal help for farmers, farm

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International Raw Milk Symposium

Rotation of pastures with cows grazing, followed by chickens and then the pasture rests until the cycle is repeated. research scientist, Mary Enig, as she diverse audience. Mixing amiably markets and consumer members. The foods flying off the shelves sought to restore cholesterol’s good will be liberals and conservatives, name. Dr. Enig blew the whistle on young people with blue hair and in our health food stores these days the dangers of manufactured trans nose rings, health care profession- were popularized by Nourishing fats. Sally, with her ability to com- als, middle aged health seekers, Traditions: raw milk, bone broth, municate complex science to the lay- grandparents, and conservative cod liver oil, raw milk cheeses, man, was able to bring Mary Enig’s plain folk and their children in tra- kombucha, kefir, lacto-fermented considerable knowledge about the ditional homespun garb. And, there vegetables, and of course, grassfed vital role of saturated fats in human is always a documentary filmmaker and free range meats and eggs. Today, she is putting her behealth to the general public. trying to capture the phenomenon liefs into practice as a dairy farmer Since then, numerous other on video. scientists and researchers have An important focus for Sally is and raw milk cheesemaker. Sally shared their work in the Wise Tra- diets for pre-conception, pregnant Fallon Morell and her husband Geofditions journal, which has a well- women and growing children. Dr. frey Morell restored a historic propearned reputation as the go-to Price discovered that traditional erty in Southern Maryland. They source for alternative health facts cultures promoted special nutrient- have turned this one-time tobacco and dietary protocols. All the past dense foods for men and women farm into a place of healing closer to issues of the journal are available before conception and during preg- Sally’s heart, a pasture-based farm. to the public in an open archive on nancy, foods like liver, fish eggs, and The P.A. Bowen Farm store sells all the Foundation’s website, westona- butter from cows eating rapidly the eco-friendly foods raised on price.org. growing green grass. Her book The her farm, including pastured pork, The Weston A. Price Founda- Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby chicken and eggs, raw milk and her tion sponsors the annual Wise Tradi- & Child Care (with Thomas S. Cowan, award-winning raw milk cheeses. Kimberly Hartke is the publitions International Conference, now MD), details a pre-conception and in its 16th year. This November 13-16 pregnancy diet that includes raw cist for the Weston A. Price Foundait comes to Anaheim, California. milk, butter, egg yolks, cod liver tion. Learn more at Westonaprice. California boasts the most Weston oil, liver and other nutrient-dense org.

On the final day of the Weston A. Price Wise Traditions conference, several speakers will explore the health benefits of fresh, unprocessed milk. This annual event features Mark McAfee, of Organic Pastures Dairy in Fresno, Charlotte Smith of Champoeg Creamery in Oregon, Sally Fallon Morell of P.A. Bowen Farmstead in Maryland. Peg Coleman a senior microbiologist will address the food safety dimension of the raw milk trend. This event takes place Monday, November 16th. Day passes are available. Call to register 540-722-7104 or register online: WiseTraditions.org. It will also be available live streamed http://bit.ly/wise-rawmilk

Proper Nutrition Builds Immunity, Not Vaccines The Weston A. Price Foundation is one of the leading consumer advocacy groups speaking out for informed consent and conscientious objectors to vaccines. The WAPF is hosting a FREE Film Screening of The Greater Good, an award -winning documentary that explores the safety, science and ethics of vaccines will be held Friday, November 13, 8 p.m., at the Anaheim Marriott. Filmmaker Leslie Manookian will lead a Q&A session after the film. The screening event is being held during International Wise Traditions Conference, which also offers classes about building the immune system, naturally. The film screening, seating is limited so call to register 540-722-7104 or register online: WiseTraditions.org.

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Wise Traditions 2015

Your Ancestor’s Diet Holds the Key to Better Health Raw Milk Advocates Focus on Health Benefits & Safety Practices

As more Americans seek to make their lives greener, the demand for farm fresh, unprocessed and unpackaged foods is growing. Raw milk advocates will discuss health benefits and safety practices at the International Raw Milk Symposium in Anaheim, California, on Monday, November 16. Consumption of raw milk is increasing by 25 percent every year, according to the Weston A. Price Foundation, as consumers discover the superior taste and digestibility of the unprocessed product. Raw milk is becoming more available as a number of states liberalize laws regulating raw milk sales. Raw milk is available for retail sales in ten states, and at the farm through cow-share agreements or as pet food, in another thirty. The Raw Milk Symposium will take place on the last day of the Wise Traditions Nutrition Conference, a widely attended annual event that educates the public on the benefits of wholesome, traditional foods. The Raw Milk Symposium will feature dynamic lectures focusing on the health benefits and safety of raw milk. Headline speakers include: Mark McAfee: “Behind the Scenes: What’s Really Happening with Raw Milk in the USA?” (November 16, 10:45am-12:00pm PT)

Mark McAfee is the CEO and founder of Organic Pastures Dairy Company, which produces grass-fed organic raw milk for California consumers and now delivers to more than 650

Sally Fallon Morell: “Why Raw Milk?” (November 16, 9:15-10:30am PT) Sally Fallon Morell is the founding president of the Weston A. Price Foundation and founder of A Campaign for Real Milk. She will review 100 years of fresh milk research, which reveals how this vital food benefits our bones, teeth, immune system, respiratory health, reproduction, growth, detoxification and even mental health. Peg Coleman: “Risk Beyond Numbers: Understanding Data, Gaps and Assumptions Bridging Them” (November 16, 1:15-2:30pm PT) Peg Coleman is a senior medical microbiologist and risk analyst who will walk the audience through an exercise in risk assessment for consumers of certified raw milk and pasteurized milk. Charlotte Smith: “Building, managing, marketing & sustaining a raw milk micro-dairy”

(2:45-4:00pm PT) Charlotte Smith’s Champoeg Creamery in Oregon is one of the first in the nation to be a Raw Milk Institute-listed farm, which signifies her stellar safety practices as a raw milk producer. The Raw Milk Symposium will be livestreamed. Health officials, agriculture officials and FDA officials are invited and encouraged to watch the live-stream, which will be available at http://www.fleetwoodonsite.com/wise/rawmilk For more info: WiseTraditions.org The Weston A. Price Foundation is a Washington, DC-based nutrition education 501(c)(3) with the mission of disseminating science-based information on diet and health. WAPF publishes a quarterly journal for its 16,000 members, supports 600 local chapters worldwide and hosts a yearly international conference. Contact at (202) 363-4394, westonaprice.org, info@ westonaprice.org.

Proper Nutrition is the Foundation of Immunity, Not Vaccines retail stores. He will give the inside scoop on what is really happening behind the closed doors for raw milk across the nation.

ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL RAW MILK SYMPOSIUM FEATURING: Mark McAfee, Organic Pastures Dairy Sally Fallon Morell, Founder of A Campaign for Real Milk Charlotte Smith, Champoeg Creamery Peg Coleman, Medical Microbiologist Reawaken your interest in this traditional, natural food. Spend a day with leading experts on raw milk and raw cheese. Learn about rewards and benefits of adding whole, fresh dairy to your daily diet.

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International Wise Traditions Conference to Take on Vaccine Controversy A nutrition activist group that led the fight against mandatory vaccines in California is stressing the need to build immunity at an upcoming conference in Anaheim. The conference will feature a free screening of The Greater Good, an award-winning documentary that exposes vaccine risks, and several lectures about how to strengthen the immune system naturally. Earlier this year, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law SB 277, a controversial vaccine bill that mandates vaccinations for California school children by eliminating the personal-belief exemption. The Weston A. Price Foundation teaches safe and effective ways to build the immune system and proposes viable nutrition-based alternatives to prevent and control disease. “This conference will highlight the science that supports the need for traditional fats in the diet for everything from hormone production to weight loss to protection against cancer and heart disease,” says Sally Fallon Morell, president of the Weston A. Price Foundation. The 16th annual Wise Traditions Nutrition Conference, hosted by the Weston A. Price Foundation, will take place November 13-16 at the Anaheim Marriott, 770 West Convention Way, in Anaheim, California . The international conference is open to the public and CEU credits are offered for nurses and acupuncturists. Featured speakers on the immune system and vaccine issue include: Ellen F. Bench, DHom, HMC, a homeopathic practitioner and lecturer, and the founder and director of the Clinical Homeopathic College. She has offered homeopathic management counseling for sufferers of chronic disease for more than two decades. She will discuss homeopathic protection against juvenile diseases such as whooping cough, diphtheria, measles, mumps, chicken pox and polio.

Leslie Manookian, a documentary filmmaker and activist. She produced the awardwinning documentary, The Greater Good, which explores the safety, science and ethics of America’s vaccination program. Manookian’s documentary will be screened at the conference, followed by a Q&A about the implications of the film. Screening of The Greater Good: Friday, November 13th at 8 pm, seating is limited, admission is free, RSVP required. Marty C. Michener, PhD, president of MIST Software Associates and science coordinator for the Hudson Valley Carbon Farming Project, part of the Foundation for Agricultural Integrity. He currently teaches at the Boston Architectural College, and previously taught at Harvard Arnold Arboretum. He will discuss the complexities of managing viruses and infections, the role of nutrition in providing resistance and the safety risks associated with vaccines. Wise Traditions attracts health-conscious families, health professionals, farmers, chefs and journalists from around the world. Attendees participate in thought-provoking seminars, cooking demonstrations and exhibits showcasing local and traditional foods. For a complete schedule of events and registration information, please visit: WiseTraditions.org. To register, call 540-722-7104 or email registrar@ptfassociates.com. The Weston A. Price Foundation is a Washington, DC-based nutrition education 501(c)(3) with the mission of disseminating science-based information on diet and health. WAPF publishes a quarterly journal for its 14,000 members, supports 600 local chapters worldwide and hosts a yearly international conference. Contact at (202) 363-4394, westonaprice.org, info@westonaprice.org.so call to register 540-722-7104 or register online: WiseTraditions.org.

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Governance and the Laws of Life

penetrating our hearts. We have charities, organizations, and government protections to convince us that the laws of life are being upheld. Most of us never take direct responsibility. Most are forced by necessity to put all their focus and energy into building up the very order that has caused the chaos. Luckily, lies always have a limited shelf life and are invariably exposed and come to an end. The laws of life have no statute of limitation.

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When does helping a fellow human become an offense? Is this legitimate governance?

How do politicians and others currently gain legitimacy and popularity on a platform disturbingly similar to the rhetoric of the Nazi party. Hitler started with just 17 youths who he What are the laws of convinced to promote his agenda. life? Imagine what influence a handful of They are things that are acpeople could instigate by spreading cepted by all people without explaa message of humanity?! nation or exception; understandings Considering all of the genoand inclinations that are inborn and cide of the last 60 years, the Holodo not require a lifetime of educacaust never ended, but has spread to tion to learn—or unlearn. To unravel Aaron Carvajal a worldwide scale and is now legitithe innate laws of life takes well mized. What is our role in supporting over a decade of separation of a human from their our current course while the ill-gotten fruits are family, put into rows of learning, and utterly con- endlessly flaunted? Today we talk of them and vinced daily of the “order” of things and the le- us, left and right etc. Tomorrow the laws of life gitimacy of their masters. In many countries, this will guide us to our center. happens by growing up in a soul-stripping, war- Please visit futureofthefree.com for more infortorn dictatorship. Unfortunately, this so-called mation or e-mail us at connect@futureofthefree. ‘order’ fragments families, benefits very few, and has decima t e d t h e earth. Most are convinced to disregard the laws of life as unattainable ideals, while incessantly memorizing, repeating, and enforcing the words and tenants of our failed system. No one is born poor. Even my seven year old son knows this—he didn’t ask why some are born poor, but rather how do they become so. At a young age, L^i] :B;$G; YZiZXi^dc Zfj^ebZci lZ XVc d[[Zg hdaji^dch we recognize the [dg ndjg ]dbZ dg Wjh^cZhh# separation and LZ XVc egdk^YZ VXXjgViZ VhhZhhbZcih d[ ndjg eZghdcVa stratification we Zck^gdcbZci Wn YZiZXi^c\ ]Vgb[ja :B;$G; cdc"^dc^o^c\ are to accept, gVY^Vi^dc# 6[iZg Xdchjai^c\ l^i] ndj! lZ XVc ^beaZbZci hV[Z VcY whilst proclaimXdhi Z[[ZXi^kZ higViZ\^Zh id b^i^\ViZ i]^h gVY^Vi^dc# ing equality and freedom for LZ jhZ GZYiV^a 8dchigjXi^dc A^X ,).,.& ! l]Zc gZfj^gZY# Jh^c\ V h^beaZ all. How does I]gZZ"HiZe EgdXZhh! lZ Òghi VhhZhh gVY^Vi^dc aZkZah ^c ndjg Zck^gdcbZci l^i] ]^\]an this contradichZch^i^kZ Zfj^ebZci VcY YdXjbZci i]Z gZhjaih# HZXdcYan! lZ ldg` l^i] ndj id tion become law ÒcY i]Z WZhi eaVc id Òi ndjg cZZYh VcY ^beaZbZciVi^dc d[ i]Z aViZhi h]^ZaY^c\ iZX]cdad\^Zh# AVhian! lZ gZijgc id ZkVajViZ VcY YdXjbZci gZhjaih d[ djg ldg`# and bond in our LZ VgZ ^chjgZY VcY WdcYZY# Bdhi 8gZY^i 8VgYh 6XXZeiZY# minds? Thankfully, the laws of life EaZVhZ XVaa jh Vi -(& -&-"%-&. dg keep this selfish :bV^a jh Vi Y_lZ]5XdbXVhi#cZi and skewed logic from completely id hX]ZYjaZ Vc VhhZhhbZci d[ ndjg Zck^gdcbZci#

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aturday, November 21st, Swami Beyondananda will land on the Rio Theatre stage to perform on the long running Santa Cruz comedy/variety show Planet Cruz Comedy with Richard Stockton. Here are Swami and Richard sharing answerable questions and questionable answers about Swami’s comedy. Richard: You refer to our current sociopolitical environment as the culmination of 5,000 years of being led by “the most common dominator”. So how can “cosmic comedy” lift us above this patriarchal spasm? The gravity can seem insurmountable. Swami: The best way to overRichard Stockton come gravity is with levity. Gravity is a downer. Levity will lift us up to a higher perspective so we can see more of the entire territory. Yes, the Rule Of Gold has overcome The Golden Rule, but there is an evolutionary Up Wising taking place. There is evidence, we even have a new Pope, and even though he is called Catholic, he is actually Christian. Like Jesus, he wants to throw the money changers out of the temple. This goes to show, you can teach an old dogma new tricks. More and more people are awakening to the power of Love, which is a bigger and higher power than any religion. Richard: But sometimes I get so angry with the attacks on my gay friends and family, attacks on women, with attacks on the entire middle class, how do I respond with love? Swami: My key to being happy is to be positive. I have a program called Just Say No to Negativity. You yourself have written a book called Fondle the Fear, about turning fear into

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“American roots music, compellingly honest, beautifully crafted and fully realized songs that just happen to be in the Americana realm. Really good stuff.’”—Dennis McNally, Grateful Dead Publicist “There is some Hunter and Buffet and god knows what else woven through the tracks. Its a mellow but intricate collection that I find very pleasing.” —Sandy Weinman, Disc Jockey, KPFT-FM—Houston, TX he Steven Graves Band will be appearing at San Lorenzo Valley’s historic and charming Trout Farm Inn on December 5th. Based in Santa Cruz, this 6 piece all original Americana/California Country band has been expanding their audience Nationally through the release of their sixth CD titled “Mission Bell” and are celebrating an extremely busy and successful year of garnering radio play nationally and internationally as well as touring through several West coast states. The band this year completed multiple tours of Norcal, Oregon and Arizona bringing their brand of “socially conscious” roots music to rousing audiences throughout these states. In a recent interview, Steven describes his approach to song writing, “We’re kind of our own genre! I like to bring in elements of country, folk rock, gospel and even reggae and through all that into the melting pot to see what emerges. We are all about authenticity and making music that is inspiring and helps people feel good....that’s what its all about...music is the medicine!” Steven puts a new and fresh spin on old school country and folk rock grooves not only with stellar instrumentation (sax, electric and acoustic guitars, keys, drums, bass) and soaring vocal harmonies, but also with

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excitement, and I myself have very little tolerance for intolerance. Those people on the right are straightforward about being gay-backward. I have created a technique called Tantrum Yoga. You can even heat your home with it. And by expressing your anger you can achieve a spaciousness and begin to love your enemies. And they get very confused. They start thinking, “What the heck is right with him anyway?” That will create an open door. After the 911 attacks, feargnomes, little gnomes of fear were released into the mainstream, and that made us susceptible to Mad Cowboy disease, T r u t h Decay, and Electile Dysfunction; all of which are caused Swami by the Body P o l i t i c choosing to fall into the pattern of fear. Richard: What are you trying to accomplish by appearing on Planet Cruz Comedy? What can folks expect to gain from an evening of laughter? Laughter is very powerful. Laughter causes breathing. When we breathe in, we inspire and when we don’t, we expire. It’s important to keep breathing. More oxygen goes to the brain, and we take ourselves out of the flight or fight reptile brain. We can learn to expand our minds, and the best way to expand our minds is to expand our hearts. See you on Planet Cruz. To go to the show: Planet Cruz Comedy with Richard Stockton Saturday, November 21, 2015, 7:30 PM at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz Tickets: $20 advance, $25 door Tickets and information: www.PlanetCruzComedy.com or Streetlight Records, Tomboy

a new age spiritualism that permeates most of his writing. He was nominated in 2013 for a Native American Music Award for his White Buffalo song (co-written with Ray Newkirk) and has worked closely with grass roots organizations helping Native American communities. One of Steven’s biggest fans and advocates is Dennis McNally who worked with the Grateful Dead for more than 30 years. With McNally’s help, the band has an ever growing presence in the Grateful Dead and jamband circles. Show starts at 8:00 pm, $8 tickets at the door. For more information: www.stevengravesmusic.com or www.facebook.com/stevengravesmusic or www.thetroutfarminn.net. The Trout Farm Inn is located at 7701 E. Zayante Rd, Felton, CA, 95018, (831) 335-4317.

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With Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Lily James, Daniel Brühl, Emma Thompson Entertainment: 3.5 Message: 4 In this seemingly familiar tale of striving for culinary excellence, Bradley Cooper is powerful in his portrayal of gritty, tough and genius-level chef, Adam Jones. Coming to grips with his self-destructive tendencies, including earlier drug addiction, his attempt at a career comeback is met with the ghosts from his dark past. This gripping and at times hard-to-watch film of gradual redemption is carried by Cooper’s excellent performance, along with fine acting by Sienna Miller as reluctant sous-chef, Helene. If you can “throw it out and start over,” deliciously beautiful dishes emerge, amid the flying plates and abusive atmosphere Chef Jones creates. He is acting out his past, taking it out on his team; despite this, much needed humor and humanity make the story not just palatable but ultimately delectable. Yes, certain scenes are derivative and déjà vu (such as 2014’s comedy, The Hundred-Foot Journey), but overall, if you are into the foodie genre, and appreciate the artistry of exceptional, “haute” cuisine, you’ll find inspiration and meaning in every intense bite (1 hr 40 min).

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With Jason Clarke, John Hawkes, Josh Brolin, Note: intense, terrifying and graphic images Entertainment: 3 Message: 4 Taking a trip to the top of Everest is a dangerous undertaking – unless you do so from your cinema seat. This adventure takes us to the tragic and true-to-life events of 1996, when eight climbers lost their lives during several simultaneous ascents of the famous mountain. The developing disaster is emotionally well anchored and nuanced by the main characters. Fantastic footage of the gorgeous Himalayans a real treat, however, the grim reality of extreme conditions are not to be taken lightly. The film does a great job of providing a seemingly realistic and cautionary glimpse into the severity of this undertaking: surviving and dying in such hostile conditions, the tremendous preparations needed, the challenges of leading groups up the sacred mountain, making life-and-death decisions while conducting business (consultants sometimes pay a price), and riding that unforgiving razor’s edge above

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and overcame adversity to build the western traditions we celebrate today. Experience a number of different performance sessions throughout the weekend. Visit the website for the weekend’s schedule. Come out and celebrate the “Cowboy Way of Life”. Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairground Rd, Monterey, (831) 649-6544, www.montereycountyfair. com. 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.

Shakespearian drama, writ large for everyone to see, we are granted backstage passes during three the THE MARTIAN acts of the famous icon’s With Matt Damon, Jesroller coaster ride in the sica Chastain, Kristen tech world. His career and Wiig, Kate Mara Karin Leonard invention obsession only Entertainment: 4 & Daniel Robin occasionally interrupted by Message: 4.5 his strained attempts of relating to his Ready for a training mission on Mars? It is so much like being in space, daughter, and his demeaning dealings with a hefty dose of real-world science, with his ex. Jobs is revered, glorified, humor and heart. This creation by for his brilliance, as well as detested Ridley Scott (Alien, Gladiator, Blade and feared for his harshness. Here we glimpse the driven, visionary Runner), based on the bestselling egomaniac, who must have seemed 2011 sci-fi novel by Andy Weir, delivimpossible to his coworkers. Powerful ers, big time. Riding on the coattails of NASA’s whispers about future manned yet seriously lacking in empathy and rapport, Jobs may have been missmissions to Mars, and recent findings ing his “emotion chip.” The famous of water on our red neighbor make for icon was a genius with sociopathic or exciting, intelligent and meaningful perhaps Asperger’s tendencies (part of entertainment, in all its terrestrial realwhy he was such an enigma), he would ness. According to Astrophysicist Neil gather brilliant people then wear them deGrasse Tyson, much of the science out. We enjoyed talented Kate Winslet – which he calls “its own character” in as his steady, indispensable “work wife” this movie – is surprisingly accurate. (product marketing manager), capturAt the center for much of the film, Matt ing Job’s disorientation in the world of Damon fills his character’s space boots relationships and social conduct. Don’t beautifully, with great humanity and an miss this! (2 hrs 2 min). indomitable and ingenious spirit, daredevil courage, and great comic timing. Damon’s fine performance deliver lots of fun and fantastic teachable moments, including those about sustainability here on “spaceship Earth,” for reflection and admiration – a fabulous film to take the whole family (2 hrs 21 min). More about the science: nasa.gov/feature/ nine-real-nasa-technologies-in-the-martian

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Intuitive Insights: MAPS

OF CONSCIOUSNESS by Melanie Gendron, Creator of The Gendron Tarot

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t five years old, I fit into a small cave formed by the weight of flowers curving thin branches on my forsythia bush. I had a small step stool inside upon which to sit and enjoy solitude, listening to nature’s hum with the drone of bees dancing among the

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blossoms. I had yet to begin school, and it would be years before I studied philosophy—but I knew something in that moment that I would forget from time to time. I was present.

Every color was bright. The sun shone through petals to make them glow and their veins stood out. Sounds were each distinctive, beautiful in their uniquely individual way while joining in community. I too had a song vibrating in my heart, delighting every sense, purely innocent and innocently happy. I felt part of everything, highly conscious. Over the years, the term “expanded consciousness” became a personal cliché. But how does one expand consciousness? It simply is. Awareness expands and we perceive an expanse,

a sense of unlimited potential. I can recall the innocence and joy of sitting under my forsythia. Meditation, immersion in nature, savoring beauty, all access this state of being. No matter our age, we are, after all, pure consciousness. Blessings, Melanie Melanie Gendron is available for intuitive tarot readings, offering also art, unique gifts, tarot services and products, (831) 335-9064, email gentarot@comcast.net, visit www. melaniegendron.com.

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by Swami Beyondananda realize that it is time to clean up the mess—and you do so at the expense of those who have not ear Swami: yet had their chance at wealth. I resent, for You know how there’s this metaexample, being told I cannot cut down the bolic “set-point” rainforest—after you have already been which governs our doing it for generations. You have had your turn to accumulate wealth, so body weight—and slows our weight loss when we’re dieting? Well, why deny us our turn? After cennow I hear that each of us has turies of exploitation, now you dean “emotional set-point” which cide it’s time to “save the world.” Sorry, but you are too late. determines our level of happi—Hugh Calyptus, Kingston, ness. According to this theory, no matter how good things get, Swami Beyondananda Jamaica we’re genetically programmed to be Dear Hugh: at a certain level of happiness, and no happier. It is certainly true that we industrial societies As someone who has always been somewhat use ten times the natural resources as our Third grouchy and uptight, I have been motivated to take World counterparts. But before we simplistipersonal growth workshops in hopes of getting cally assume that what’s good for the goose is an attitude adjustment. But if this theory is true, good for Uganda, let’s think about it. Now I can then I’m wasting my time. Help me out, Swami. certainly understand the impulse to say, “Hey, Is there any hope for tinkering with my happiness wait a minute. You guys have a five-hundred set-point? Or am I doomed to spend the rest of year jump on us. We haven’t had our chance my days a grumpy tight-ass? to mess things up yet! It’s not fair!” Well, who —Doug Garnett, Towson, Maryland says life is fair? I’m sorry to report that if you want to mess things up, you’re simply too late. Dear Doug: Well, I have some bad news and some We’ve already done it. We imperialist, indusgood news. The bad news is, there is indeed an trialist nations are the undisputed champions of emotional set point that determines one’s level of soil-depleting agriculture, overuse of resources, happiness. And there’s more bad news: cognitive and production of toxic waste. Now sure, some therapy and personal growth workshops will not of you Ghana-come-lately’s are making great appreciably change this set point. However, there strides toward environmental destruction, but no is a glimmer of hope. Apparently this emotional matter how much you plunder or waste you’re set point can be altered surgically. There is an never really going to catch up, and you’ll never experimental procedure where they go in through get full credit for it. People (if there are any of us your navel, loosen it a couple of turns -- and you left) will simply say that you were just copying us. And all of your wastefulness will be for naught. become less of a tight-ass. But do not despair. Third World countries Dear Swami: As someone born and raised in a Third have much to teach the rest of us about flowing World nation, I find Westerners who now embrace with nature instead of trying to conquer it. If environmentalism to be disingenuous. After ex- you can help industrialized nations go with the ploiting world resources and native peoples for current instead of clinging to the past or forcing the past five hundred years or so, you suddenly the future, you will have made a contribution far more important than industrialization. Now maybe it is too late to save the world -- but we can certainly all benefit by spending it more wisely. © Copyright 2009 by Steve Bhaerman. All rights reserved. Swami Beyondananda— and his hilarious books and CDs—can be found online at http://www.wakeuplaughing.com/ or call toll free (800) SWAMI-BE for a free catalogue.

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teams work together in sports competitions. We love to watch groups of friends on TV. (Seinfeld, Friends and The Big Bang Theory.) Why not teams of friends with purpose? In his book, Coaching for Performance, John Meetups, with smaller Whitmore lists qualities of groups based on compat- Susan Springfield an effective team: support, ibility, values and intentrust, patience, humor, compatibility, tion. Each group could have the perfect cooperation, adaptability, friendship, combination for success…just the courage, enthusiasm. Add communiright number of goal-oriented people, cation, creativity and spirituality and balanced by the process folks. Every that would be my absolute bliss. group would need a few techies and Most teams are not so perfect and there would be three hard workers for yet we make them work. I’ve been every visionary. Most importantly, reminded of this lately as I have been there’d be matches in dedication and sifting through a box of old photos commitment. and scrapbooks that chronicle the This idea makes me smile. Is it history of what is now The Center for so far-fetched? People love to watch Spiritual Living. (aka First Church

A TeAM TO PlAy ON

by Susan Springfield ’ve never done online dating. I’m not really looking for a romantic partner. If anything, I’m always looking for a great team to play on. While others may fantasize about an intimate table for two, my heart sparks to the idea of collective collaboration with purpose. Listen up, Match.com, the next big thing might be making affinity group matches. “Destiny groups.” Can you see it? They’d be more specific than

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water could be by Candace Stuart-Findlay pumped out, your ast column we activator visualizaexplored the tion will “prime” toroidal flow your heart to shift of our energy frequency range fields. Now into Joy/Love/Diwould be a perfect time to vine Heart Coherdive into how we are able to ence™. shift our toroidal frequency Candace Close your flow range from predominantly fear/anger to that of Stuart-Findlay e y e s , b r e a t h e deeply for half a Joy/Love. This is vital to know if you wish to co-create more minute, and bring your focus to your joyful experiences in your life… and, heart chakra. Touch your fingertips upon your heart chakra, at the base of who wouldn’t! I created the following tech- the sternum/breast bone, to help do so. With fingertips upon your heart nique, Divine Heart Coherence™, from my quantum biology research. It chakra, continue to breathe deeply empowers you to shift your frequency and visualize your self fully engaged range… any time, anywhere. You in your special moment in nature. chose what you want… more fear/ Imagine whatever that may be for you as clearly and fully as possible. anger or more Joy/Love. This is an excerpt from my See the colors and feel the sensations guidebook, Spiritual Transformation in your body… be there. Deeply feel Simplified™, which is available lo- every sensation of joy you rememcally at Avalon Visions in Capitola, ber experiencing in that exhilarating Bookshop Santa Cruz, or Amazon, personal moment in nature. Allow the feeling and sensation Barnes & Noble, etc. First select your Coherence activator. This will be a moment in nature that you directly experienced. A moment that was so awe-inspiring that when you recall it, you can’t help but smile because it evokes such pure joy and Creator closeness. This recall visualization will be your Cohere n c e a c t i v a t o r. Similar to the oldfashioned water hand pumps which required water poured in, “prime the pump,” before

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of joy to expand in your heart and chest. Direct its flow from your heart into all of your body. Be with this feeling. Note how your chest feels lighter and more expanded. You are now in Divine Heart Coherence™; your heart is in harmonic Coherence with the Divine Center frequency of Joy/Love. Visualize the Divine Center frequency flowing out of your heart into a Bright Light (Divine Center/ Source), and then from the Light, see a beam of energy flowing into your belly brain, pineal gland, into your back in between the shoulder blades, and flowing through your body back out your heart into the Light. Continue with the cyclic energy flow until you experience a sensation of warmth and “unwinding” within the area surrounding your belly button, thus allowing for your toroidal flow to shift frequency range to Joy/ Love. Embrace this expanded centered space, empowering the heart Coherence to automatically attune the brain

of Religious Science and Center for Conscious Living.) The Center is having a 50 th Anniversary Celebration on November 15th and a few of us are piecing together time lines, scanning photos and editing interviews for a video we intend to present as part of the evening’s entertainment. There is no one around to tell the beginning of the story but we can be sure that no computer matched up the four original women who formed a study group in 1957. They began meeting in the Spanish Room of the Palomar Hotel. The group grew and the following fifty years are marked

by ministers who come and go, various meeting places and lots of building improvements. Attendance expands and decreases in some mysterious ebb and flow. The photos and time lines tell only a small part of the story. The fifty year history is the story of how ideas impact lives and how people can work together to build something they believe in. A few people have monuments built to honor their achievements. Others have tributes and plaques. Most of us live our lives connected to the people we care about and the ideas we believe in. We are deeply blessed if we find the organizations and teams that support us in living our values. 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. Join us for our 50th Anniversary Celebration Nov. 15th at 7:30. For more info: cslsantacruz. org. or call (831) 462-9383.

antenna to receive guidance from the Divine Center, your Greater Self. Remain in Coherence for a minimum of ten minutes. Please refer to the diagram below for a visual of the flow of energy. (Illustration created by Candace Stuart-Findlay) I invite you to play with this frequency shifting technique and observe what shifts in your “Outside World” experience. Have FUN! More on this topic next month!

How powerful we collectively are when we individually shift our focus from fear to Love… from anger to Joy! Together WE create the Shift! If you wish to share your experiences with our readers, please reach out to me through my web site. Contact Candace, Author, Speaker, Now Thought Educator, Transformation Facilitator, through her website: www.empoweredwholebeing.com.

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The Music of the Spheres:

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Astrological Insights by Susan Heinz

Astrology for November 2015

n the early morning hours, feast your eyes on the beauty of the Autumn skies! Venus, the bright lantern above the eastern horizon, leaves her meeting with Jupiter and draws close to Mars, the dim red looking star. To the South, in the early morning, see Orion the Hunter, with his glittering belt and sword, followed by his dog (the Dog constellation), with sparkling star Sirius crowning

his head. To the North, observe the big Dipper upright, balanced on its handle. In this Scorpio time of year we experience the “fall” of darkness. Watery Scorpio lives in the depths, crossing thresholds into hidden places. Scorpio individuals are full of feeling, experiencing life and themselves with intensity, and always seeking truth. It is within intimate relationships that their most powerful

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GEMINI (May 21-Jun 20): This month, your mind and feelings dwell in a deeper place, sorting emotions and reactions, and seeking to understand the relationship dynamics that you have been involved in. Relationships with those you work with carry a more serious tone and patience works to your benefi t. By the 20 th, you gain a larger perspective. Planning and organizing are enhanced as well as your ability to focus. CANCER (Jun 21–Jul 21): This month, your own enjoyment is highlighted! Pick a day or two, let go of your concerns, and enjoy the day. Tap into your dreams and creative possibilities. Decide on what you are committing to. Make a plan and follow through. At the Full Moon on the 25th, take time to reflect. After the 22nd, work comes back into focus. Some important decisions will be made. LEO (Jul 22-Aug 22): Time at home allows you the room to explore and expand into something that interests you. You seek greater depth and meaning this month. It is important to hunker down and in, setting the stage for gaining recognition in later November. Commit to a long-term goal or project. Take stock of situations and view situations from a practical point of view, especially toward the end of the month. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): This month, your mind ponders deep thoughts. One of your siblings may be on your mind. You are more in touch this month with the undercurrents of feeling around you and the experience of your compassion is healing. Changing situations or environments help you break free and make new beginnings. Discussing a certain family situation, toward the end of the month, in order to come to a more solid and secure situation, presents itself. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 22): With Venus entering Libra on the 8th, sweetness grows in your life. A fondness for the one you love, greater artistic expression, and harmony grows. This is an excellent time for designing, creating, and any artistic pursuits. Be flexible to the unexpected in relationship, later in the month. Something or someone may surprise you or their response could throw you off. Patience brings forth wise perception and communication. SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): This is your time of year. You shine now. People experience your depth, your generosity, and you feel both your strength and vulnerability. This month change up something in your daily routine. There is a part of you that is restless and longs to break free, to be irreverent. For your birthday month,

treat yourself to a getaway retreat, or a candle light dinner and seductive evening. Your artistic and social aspects are enhanced after the 12th. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 20): You may feel as if you are working harder or more hours than before, experiencing more responsibility, or getting a lot accomplished. Simultaneously there is a great need to dream, to enter into the Neptunian realms of imagination, fantasy or longed for ideals and dreams. Give yourself time to imagine the next possibilities that may be unfolding for you. Balance work with long ocean walks and big skies. Toward the end of the month, your focus is sharp and clear. CAPRICORN (Dec 21-Jan 19): This new moon can initiate change for you. Let your intention at the New Moon, on the 11th, set the stage for this change. You are ready to take on a project and to break through to another level. You experience others giving you more appreciation and acknowledgement this month, especially through your interaction with the public. You feel a drive to share social justice, or artistic expression. Make a plan to complete some postponed intentions that you can accomplish over the next 6 months. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 17): This month more people call you and want your supporting services. You feel the tenderness, the vulnerability, and the deep perceptiveness of this time. And though you usually have a quick response, slow yourself down and check in with the energy and feelings of others. This month, hard work and imaginative reveries, artistic expression, or a great love, balance each other. Thanksgiving brings joy and attentiveness. PISCES (Feb 18-Mar 19): In November, you review and reflect upon the meaning of your automatic responses. This is a time when your ideals, hopes, and imaginings are put to the test. With Saturn squaring your planet, Neptune, take a look at what you project the world to be. See situations just for what they are. For best results this month balance the demands of life and others, with your imagination, play, and reverie. Thanksgiving is a good time for you! You will shine and be thoroughly appreciated. Susan 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 or, painting classes, and for personal consultations, call (831) 479-3751, or go to www.susanheinz.com.

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ONCE AGAIN, WYOMING’S WOLVES ARE IN THE CROSSHAIRS

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ear Friends, it was only a year ago that we won back protections for Wyoming’s wolves after two long years in court. But now, wolf-hating politicians are jamming a measure through the Federal appropriations process that would strip Wyoming’s gray wolves of protection under the Endangered Species Act. This would inevitably open the way for a fresh round of killing. Your immediate, urgent donation will help Defenders ďŹ ght for wolves and other imperiled species. As you know, the federal government turned wolf management over to Wyoming in 2012. In less than two years, more than 200 wolves were slaughtered across the state. Under Wyoming’s brand of “wolf management,â€? most of the state was designated a “predator zone,â€? literally a free-ďŹ re zone where anyone could kill any wolf at any time and for any reason. Among the early victims of Wyoming’s killing spree was a magniďŹ cent collared Yellowstone wolf known only as “06.â€? The matriarch of the Lamar Canyon pack, 06 drew wolf-watchers from around the world. Her death just a few miles outside the Yellowstone National Park boundary was a tragic loss for science, for wolf tourism, and for her pack. If anti-wolf members of Congress win, this is the sort of horror we could be going back to. Thanks to a lawsuit brought by Defenders and our allies, a federal court ordered Wyoming’s wolves back on the endangered species list in

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