consciouslifenews--2020-10-30--The Language of Nature: Plants Communicate With Each Other to Send Alerts About Incoming Pests

When they ’ re under attack , plants send warning signals , says a recent study published in .
These signals come in the form of airborne natural chemicals , called volatile organic compounds ( VOCs ) , which alert neighboring plants to a threat .
But this is not merely an altruistic act , suggested researchers .
It ’ s mutually beneficial as the receiving plants also emit these chemical defenses back , which compel the invading pest to leave the area .
What ’ s more , genetically different plants emit VOCs that become more similar when plants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So , they kind of converge on the same language , or the same warning signs , to share the information freely , ” said Andre Kessler , a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at .
Goldenrod , a genus of several species of flowering plants in the aster family , is one of the plants known to communicate by releasing VOCs when they ’ re under attack .
But it ’ s still unclear what drives plants to emit the chemicals .
The act might not be intentional at all , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the other hand , it could be purposely done as a matter of survival .
There are two prominent hypotheses for the latter .
The kin selection hypothesis states that the emitting plant indirectly benefits from releasing VOCs as genetically related plants in the vicinity have a higher chance of survival .
This boosts the reproductive success of its kind .
Meanwhile , the mutual benefit hypothesis posits that the emitting plant directly benefits from the signaling as the preemptive chemical defenses launched by all its neighbors , whether of close kin or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that drives the invading pest away .
The researchers wanted to test these hypotheses , and to do so , they experimented on one goldenrod species , .
They grew two sets of plants , one of which descended from goldenrods that were routinely sprayed with insecticides .
Then , the plants were exposed to beetles .
Results seemed to support the two hypotheses .
The VOCs emitted by the insecticide group induced responses only from genetically identical goldenrods – consistent with the kin selection hypothesis .
On the other hand , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not sprayed with insecticide induced responses from all the other goldenrod plants near them , including plants that weren ’ t genetically identical to them – consistent with the mutual benefit hypothesis .
Upon further analysis , the researchers found that the receiving plants gave off the same chemical signals regardless of whether they were genetically identical to the emitter plant or not .
In turn , higher amounts of VOCs could benefit plants under attack by providing either a stronger deterrent against an invading insect or a stronger attraction for its natural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ becomes independent of how closely related the plant is to its neighbor , ” said Kessler .
He added that the goldenrods went through chemical and metabolic changes in a bid to repel attackers .
“ It ’ s very much like our immune system : though plants don ’ t have antibodies as we have , they can fight back with pretty nasty chemistry.
” However , this “ open-channel communication ” seemed to occur only among the plants with a history of herbivory – the insecticide group did not display such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a private channel among their closest kin .
For this reason , the researchers said that plant-to-plant communication likely evolved out of the threat posed by insect herbivory .
( Related : Plants saving plants : A mixture of plant extracts and emulsifiers found to suppress disease-causing fungus . )
The findings of the study could have practical applications in agriculture .
According to Kessler , plant-to-plant interaction has been explored before to find new methods of crop protection .
Learning how to use VOCs effectively could help turn on the natural defenses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` featured , chemical signals , cool science , featured , kin selection hypothesis , language of nature , mutual benefit hypothesis , plant communication , plants communicate , plants communicate with each other , volatile organic compounds

By Virgilio Marin | Science.News
When they’re under attack, plants send warning signals, says a recent study published in Current Biology. These signals come in the form of airborne natural chemicals, called volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which alert neighboring plants to a threat.
But this is not merely an altruistic act, suggested researchers. It’s mutually beneficial as the receiving plants also emit these chemical defenses back, which compel the invading pest to leave the area. What’s more, genetically different plants emit VOCs that become more similar when plants are exposed to a threat.
“So, they kind of converge on the same language, or the same warning signs, to share the information freely,” said Andre Kessler, a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at Cornell University.
Plant communication is mutually beneficial
Goldenrod, a genus of several species of flowering plants in the aster family, is one of the plants known to communicate by releasing VOCs when they’re under attack. But it’s still unclear what drives plants to emit the chemicals. The act might not be intentional at all, a byproduct of leaf damage. On the other hand, it could be purposely done as a matter of survival.
There are two prominent hypotheses for the latter. The kin selection hypothesis states that the emitting plant indirectly benefits from releasing VOCs as genetically related plants in the vicinity have a higher chance of survival. This boosts the reproductive success of its kind. Meanwhile, the mutual benefit hypothesis posits that the emitting plant directly benefits from the signaling as the preemptive chemical defenses launched by all its neighbors, whether of close kin or not, result in a hostile environment that drives the invading pest away.
The researchers wanted to test these hypotheses, and to do so, they experimented on one goldenrod species, Solidago altissima. They grew two sets of plants, one of which descended from goldenrods that were routinely sprayed with insecticides. Then, the plants were exposed to beetles.
Results seemed to support the two hypotheses. The VOCs emitted by the insecticide group induced responses only from genetically identical goldenrods – consistent with the kin selection hypothesis. On the other hand, the VOCs emitted by goldenrods whose predecessors were not sprayed with insecticide induced responses from all the other goldenrod plants near them, including plants that weren’t genetically identical to them – consistent with the mutual benefit hypothesis.
Upon further analysis, the researchers found that the receiving plants gave off the same chemical signals regardless of whether they were genetically identical to the emitter plant or not. In turn, higher amounts of VOCs could benefit plants under attack by providing either a stronger deterrent against an invading insect or a stronger attraction for its natural enemies.
“The exchange of information becomes independent of how closely related the plant is to its neighbor,” said Kessler. He added that the goldenrods went through chemical and metabolic changes in a bid to repel attackers. “It’s very much like our immune system: though plants don’t have antibodies as we have, they can fight back with pretty nasty chemistry.”
However, this “open-channel communication” seemed to occur only among the plants with a history of herbivory – the insecticide group did not display such signal convergence. Instead, they kept a private channel among their closest kin. For this reason, the researchers said that plant-to-plant communication likely evolved out of the threat posed by insect herbivory. (Related: Plants saving plants: A mixture of plant extracts and emulsifiers found to suppress disease-causing fungus.)
The findings of the study could have practical applications in agriculture. According to Kessler, plant-to-plant interaction has been explored before to find new methods of crop protection. Learning how to use VOCs effectively could help turn on the natural defenses of plants and crops.
Sources include:
ScienceDaily.com
TheScientist.com
Cell.com


consciouslifenews--2020-10-30--Morning Inspiration: You’ve Got to Stay Motivated (Motivational Video with Les Brown)

Spend some time each day building yourself up and working on your mind .
The ability to keep working on @ @ @ @ @ daily .
This is something within you that causes you to expand your mind and @ @ @ @ @ want everybody to think about some goals and dreams that you 'd like to achieve @ @ @ @ @ number , just a small number of people that would take the time to carve @ @ @ @ @ something that can help them to live their dreams , to become a better person @ @ @ @ @ in their community , to be able to stretch themselves and to challenge themselves.
” @ @ @ @ @ featured , featured , How to achieve goals , how to enhance your mind , @ @ @ @ @ the principle of motivation

“I want everybody to think about some goals and dreams that you'd like to achieve. You represent a small number, just a small number of people that would take the time to carve out some time to hear something that can help them to live their dreams, to become a better person, to make a difference in their community, to be able to stretch themselves and to challenge themselves.” Les Brown
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consciouslifenews--2020-10-30--Is it OK to Masturbate? – Sadhguru Answers

Sadhguru answers a question from students about masturbation , whether it is good or bad , and if wasting semen @ @ @ @ @ Yogi , mystic , and visionary , Sadhguru is a spiritual master with a difference @ @ @ @ @ profundity and pragmatism , his life and work serve as a reminder that yoga is @ @ @ @ @ relevant to our times .
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consciouslifenews--2020-10-30--Parents of Brain-Injured Child Sue Pesticide Maker for ‘Selfish, Greedy, Malicious’ Manipulation of

Parents of Brain-Injured Child Sue Pesticide Maker for ‘Selfish, Greedy, Malicious’ Manipulation of Science

For the second time in under a month , parents of a brain-injured child have sued the maker of the pesticide chlorpyrifos , claiming the company not only caused their child ’ s injuries but did so despite knowing its product could cause brain damage in children , including unborn children whose mothers had come in contact with the chemical .
On Tuesday , Carmela Zamora Avila and Reymundo Arciniega Herrara sued Corteva , Inc. ( formerly Dow ) in California Superior Court .
In the complaint , the parents , both farmworkers , allege their daughter Britney , now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ utero and that as a result , she now has autism , obesity , and vision problems .
Chlorpyrifos , an organophosphate linked to neurological damage in children and fetuses , is widely used on common fruits and vegetables .
Last year , California banned the chemical .
In February 2020 , Corteva said it would no longer sell the pesticide — citing financial , not safety reasons .
Other manufacturers , however , including Gharda Chemicals , continue to make and sell chlorpyrifos-based pesticides .
According to the lawsuit filed by Avila @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughter Britney was conceived , the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) conducted a thorough review of data submitted by Dow and determined that chlorpyrifos is toxic to the developing nervous system and brain of mammals and children and that , “ therefore , an additional safety factor was required for uses that might expose children to chlorpyrifos.
” The EPA subsequently banned chlorpyrifos for residential use but continued to allow its use for commercial agriculture .
That ’ s how Britney ’ s mother was exposed — she picked grapes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a packing house worker during her pregnancy , according to the lawsuit .
The lawsuit alleges that for decades , Dow knew that chlorpyrifos could harm children : “ Beginning in the 1980s and continuing into the 1990s and 2000s , Dow engaged in a pattern of conduct designed to hide the dangers of chlorpyrifos from its customers and the general public .
At best , this conduct could be characterized as the negligent failure to test for certain specific harms or to appreciate and take appropriate measures to protect from those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it amounted to selfish , greedy , malicious , and willful manipulation of the scientific data and the public ’ s perception of the harms of Lorsban—that is , chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos oxon.
” “ For years , the EPA and state and federal lawmakers have chosen to protect Big Chemical ’ s profits over the health of our children , ” said Robert F. Kennedy , Jr. , chairman of Children ’ s Health Defense .
“ This leaves parents no choice but to pursue justice through the legal system for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dow ’ s chlorpyrifos , a known neurotoxin.
” In September , parents of another child , also in California , sued Corteva alleging their son suffered “ severe neurological injuries … as a result of his in utero , infant and ongoing exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos and its more toxic oxygen analog , chlorpyrifos oxon.
” Environmental activists have for years fought for a federal ban on chlorpyrifos .
Near the end of the Obama administration , they won a legal battle that resulted in a decision-forcing the EPA to ban @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year of the Trump administration , newly appointed EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt revoked the ban , despite the lack of any new scientific assessment to justify his decision , according to an article in the National Law Review .
In 2019 , EU countries banned chlorpyrifos .
In the U.S. , Hawaii passed a ban that will take effect in 2022 .
As the Washington Post reported earlier this year , New York lawmakers also approved legislation to ban the pesticide by late 2021 .
Gov .
Andrew Cuomo vetoed that legislation late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Department of Environmental Conservation to phase in a ban in the coming months through public rulemaking .

By Children's Health Defense Team
For the second time in under a month, parents of a brain-injured child have sued the maker of the pesticide chlorpyrifos, claiming the company not only caused their child’s injuries but did so despite knowing its product could cause brain damage in children, including unborn children whose mothers had come in contact with the chemical.
On Tuesday, Carmela Zamora Avila and Reymundo Arciniega Herrara sued Corteva, Inc. (formerly Dow) in California Superior Court. In the complaint, the parents, both farmworkers, allege their daughter Britney, now 13, was exposed to chlorpyrifos in utero and that as a result, she now has autism, obesity, and vision problems.
Chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate linked to neurological damage in children and fetuses, is widely used on common fruits and vegetables.
Last year, California banned the chemical. In February 2020, Corteva said it would no longer sell the pesticide — citing financial, not safety reasons. Other manufacturers, however, including Gharda Chemicals, continue to make and sell chlorpyrifos-based pesticides.
According to the lawsuit filed by Avila and Herrara, six years before their daughter Britney was conceived, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted a thorough review of data submitted by Dow and determined that chlorpyrifos is toxic to the developing nervous system and brain of mammals and children and that, “therefore, an additional safety factor was required for uses that might expose children to chlorpyrifos.”
The EPA subsequently banned chlorpyrifos for residential use but continued to allow its use for commercial agriculture. That’s how Britney’s mother was exposed — she picked grapes and cleaned grapefruit fields as agricultural fieldwork and as a packing house worker during her pregnancy, according to the lawsuit.
The lawsuit alleges that for decades, Dow knew that chlorpyrifos could harm children:
“Beginning in the 1980s and continuing into the 1990s and 2000s, Dow engaged in a pattern of conduct designed to hide the dangers of chlorpyrifos from its customers and the general public. At best, this conduct could be characterized as the negligent failure to test for certain specific harms or to appreciate and take appropriate measures to protect from those harms associated with chlorpyrifos. At worst, it amounted to selfish, greedy, malicious, and willful manipulation of the scientific data and the public’s perception of the harms of Lorsban—that is, chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos oxon.”
“For years, the EPA and state and federal lawmakers have chosen to protect Big Chemical’s profits over the health of our children,” said Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., chairman of Children’s Health Defense. “This leaves parents no choice but to pursue justice through the legal system for children whose lives have been devastated by Dow’s chlorpyrifos, a known neurotoxin.”
In September, parents of another child, also in California, sued Corteva alleging their son suffered “severe neurological injuries … as a result of his in utero, infant and ongoing exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos and its more toxic oxygen analog, chlorpyrifos oxon.”
Environmental activists have for years fought for a federal ban on chlorpyrifos. Near the end of the Obama administration, they won a legal battle that resulted in a decision-forcing the EPA to ban the chemical. But in the first year of the Trump administration, newly appointed EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt revoked the ban, despite the lack of any new scientific assessment to justify his decision, according to an article in the National Law Review.
In 2019, EU countries banned chlorpyrifos. In the U.S., Hawaii passed a ban that will take effect in 2022. As the Washington Post reported earlier this year, New York lawmakers also approved legislation to ban the pesticide by late 2021. Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoed that legislation late last year but directed the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation to phase in a ban in the coming months through public rulemaking.


consciouslifenews--2020-10-30--What the World Has Been Missing from Manly P. Hall (“Last Minute Material that Arrived Late to the P

What the World Has Been Missing from Manly P. Hall (“Last Minute Material that Arrived Late to the Printer”)

In the late 1970s , I was encouraged by my colleagues to look more deeply into the writings of Manly P. Hall , Founder and President of the Philosophical Research Society located in Los Feliz , California .
Mr. Hall was a highly regarded philosopher , and I had often recognized his name and words featured in various prominent publications .
Since the 1930 ’ s , Mr. Hall was known to speak every Sunday morning at the Research Society on a philosophical topic .
On Fridays , folks would get together to discuss his points from the previous Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit this group on a Friday afternoon where approximately 60 people had gathered .
It was called a Lyceum Meeting .
There was a blackboard at the front of the room with approximately seven points listed on the board .
On this special Friday , folks from the Midwest who had listened to Mr. Hall speak since the 1940s were present , all talking together in the front of the room .
Most distinctively , there was a woman named Pearl Thomas who was one of the moderators of the meeting .
Feeling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the back of the room .
In fact , you couldn ’ t get any further than the last row , where I was able to anonymously position myself to listen and observe what was taking place .
Within a few minutes , someone in the audience asked the moderators about one of the points on the blackboard .
After a moment of silence , Pearl Thomas called out , “ How about you there ?
” I glanced up , only to see her pointing in my direction .
I thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to me !
Yet , as people in the rows before me shifted their positions to the right and the left to clear a space , her gaze was clearly locked on me .
While I can ’ t recall exactly what I said , I responded to her question .
Amazingly , heads turned toward me and nodded with smiling faces .
When the session was over and I was about to leave , Pearl approached me , asking how long I had been reading the materials of Mr. Hall .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had written .
She then asked how many lectures I had attended .
I told her I had never before heard Mr. Hall speak .
She then informed me she was the head librarian of the Philosophical Research Society Library , and that she would like me to visit her next day .
I agreed to do so .
The following day I entered the most magnificent library I had ever seen .
It was a two-story chamber , flush with floor to ceiling books , all behind glass .
There were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , exquisite exhibits .
The stately wood bookcases and desks were magnificent beyond words .
A visitor would approach the librarian with a request of a book that they wanted to view , and the librarian would open up the glass case and allow the person to study it on a reading table .
Materials dating back to BC were among this rare collection !
Incredible parchments and scrolls , paintings and figures were all held in trust here .
Undoubtedly , I was viewing one of the greatest collections on earth .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ vault of extremely rare materials that were not made available to the public .
I spoke with Pearl Thomas most of that day as I perused many of the library ’ s holdings .
When I returned the following week , Pearl informed me that whenever I desired to look at one of the books behind the glass cases , I could take the key and open the case myself .
What an honor this was for me .
I was truly overwhelmed .
Mr. Hall had one of the most outstanding reputations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ print than any living author of his time .
His greatest work and the book that he was known for was , “ The Secret Teachings of All Ages and Times.
” One of the greatest compendiums of spiritual knowledge ever compiled .
Although in his 70 ’ s , Mr. Hall still gave riveting , two-hour lectures for $ 1 .
He could speak without notes on any subject .
When his lecture materials were eventually typed out , they would generally be 12-15 pages single-spaced .
His time was in great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet with him which made it difficult to arrange a time to meet with him personally .
After three more visits to the Philosophical Research Society ( PRS ) , I had a dream one evening .
I perceived that the dream had significance , so I wrote it out and gave it to Pearl Thomas on the following Saturday .
Pearl , also in her 70s had listened to Hall speak since she was in her teens , so she knew him very well .
She felt that the recounting of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directly .
A week later , I received a call from Mr. Hall himself .
He asked me to come visit him in his office .
When I met Mr. Hall , his first words to me were , “ Who are you ?
” I replied that I was a student .
He asked me what I wanted from him .
At that moment , my spiritual guidance directed me to say , that I wanted to go into his private vault , review and copy some materials .
He then brought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it had just come to me without any contemplation on my part .
Mr. Hall explained that he had a vision about the physical structure of the PRS , nearly six years before he had built it , in the 1930s .
Yet , he did not build it in the manner he had originally envisioned due to a lack of funds .
Even though his earliest vision for the PRS came to him in the 1920s well before I was born in 1949 , my dream ironically outlined the details of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permission to go into his inner vault and copy whatever I wished with the agreement that I would not set any of these rare materials into print and sell them as long as he was alive .
You see , the reprinting of these old books was the manner by which the PRS was funded .
Up until that time , I was the only person who had been allowed to enter Hall ’ s inner vault , remove the holdings and make copies of old manuscripts and books .
It was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this day .
With great care , I copied rare writings of the alchemists from the 1500s , 1600s and 1700s along with other , one-of-a-kind manuscripts .
I was led by my spiritual guidance on precisely what to choose , and then spent approximately six months copying those materials from the vault .
One intriguing notebook within the inner vault of Manly P. Hall had the following words on its spine , “ Last Minute Material Arrived Late to the Printer to be Included in the Secret Teachings Book -1928.
” This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr. Hall passed away at 89 years old in 1990 .
The PRS never referred or printed the material from this notebook .
Now after 42 years I decided to self-publish the materials I found in Manly P. Hall ’ s personal vault .
Mr. Hall explained in a conversation we had together that he had decided to share the abovementioned content in a series of lectures .
Only some of the words he shared in his lectures would have appeared within the ‘ Secret Teachings of All Ages ’ book , yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , allowed Mr. Hall to expand on the content he wished to include .
Within the series of lectures included in my book , Manly Hall stated , regarding the Secret Teachings of All Ages and Times , “ This book is like unto a door— a gate , in some old sanctuary , containing within it a wealth of imagery ; a wealth of mysteries , designs and figures .
When you have wandered therein you might say to yourself ; ‘ I wish I had a guide to tell me what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find your guide to be your own rational soul.
” I am presenting this material exactly as it was typed out in 1928 .
My book , “ Manly P. Hall ’ s Unpublished Pages of The Secret Teachings of All Ages , ” is available HERE and at www.lesscomplicated.net .
Steven A. Ross , Ph.D .

By Steven A. Ross
In the late 1970s, I was encouraged by my colleagues to look more deeply into the writings of Manly P. Hall, Founder and President of the Philosophical Research Society located in Los Feliz, California. Mr. Hall was a highly regarded philosopher, and I had often recognized his name and words featured in various prominent publications.
Since the 1930’s, Mr. Hall was known to speak every Sunday morning at the Research Society on a philosophical topic. On Fridays, folks would get together to discuss his points from the previous Sunday’s lecture. I decided to visit this group on a Friday afternoon where approximately 60 people had gathered. It was called a Lyceum Meeting. There was a blackboard at the front of the room with approximately seven points listed on the board.
On this special Friday, folks from the Midwest who had listened to Mr. Hall speak since the 1940s were present, all talking together in the front of the room. Most distinctively, there was a woman named Pearl Thomas who was one of the moderators of the meeting. Feeling rather reserved, I nestled my way to the back of the room. In fact, you couldn’t get any further than the last row, where I was able to anonymously position myself to listen and observe what was taking place.
Within a few minutes, someone in the audience asked the moderators about one of the points on the blackboard. After a moment of silence, Pearl Thomas called out, “How about you there?” I glanced up, only to see her pointing in my direction. I thought, she couldn’t be pointing to me! Yet, as people in the rows before me shifted their positions to the right and the left to clear a space, her gaze was clearly locked on me.
While I can’t recall exactly what I said, I responded to her question. Amazingly, heads turned toward me and nodded with smiling faces. When the session was over and I was about to leave, Pearl approached me, asking how long I had been reading the materials of Mr. Hall. I told her I had never read anything he had written. She then asked how many lectures I had attended. I told her I had never before heard Mr. Hall speak. She then informed me she was the head librarian of the Philosophical Research Society Library, and that she would like me to visit her next day. I agreed to do so.
The following day I entered the most magnificent library I had ever seen. It was a two-story chamber, flush with floor to ceiling books, all behind glass. There were paintings, scrolls, busts and numerous, exquisite exhibits. The stately wood bookcases and desks were magnificent beyond words.
A visitor would approach the librarian with a request of a book that they wanted to view, and the librarian would open up the glass case and allow the person to study it on a reading table. Materials dating back to BC were among this rare collection! Incredible parchments and scrolls, paintings and figures were all held in trust here. Undoubtedly, I was viewing one of the greatest collections on earth. I also was told of an inner vault of extremely rare materials that were not made available to the public.
I spoke with Pearl Thomas most of that day as I perused many of the library’s holdings.
When I returned the following week, Pearl informed me that whenever I desired to look at one of the books behind the glass cases, I could take the key and open the case myself. What an honor this was for me. I was truly overwhelmed.
Mr. Hall had one of the most outstanding reputations in his field with more books in print than any living author of his time. His greatest work and the book that he was known for was, “The Secret Teachings of All Ages and Times.” One of the greatest compendiums of spiritual knowledge ever compiled.
Although in his 70’s, Mr. Hall still gave riveting, two-hour lectures for $1. He could speak without notes on any subject. When his lecture materials were eventually typed out, they would generally be 12-15 pages single-spaced. His time was in great demand with so many folks eager to meet with him which made it difficult to arrange a time to meet with him personally.
After three more visits to the Philosophical Research Society (PRS), I had a dream one evening. I perceived that the dream had significance, so I wrote it out and gave it to Pearl Thomas on the following Saturday. Pearl, also in her 70s had listened to Hall speak since she was in her teens, so she knew him very well. She felt that the recounting of my dream should be given to Mr. Hall directly. A week later, I received a call from Mr. Hall himself. He asked me to come visit him in his office.
When I met Mr. Hall, his first words to me were, “Who are you?” I replied that I was a student. He asked me what I wanted from him. At that moment, my spiritual guidance directed me to say, that I wanted to go into his private vault, review and copy some materials.
He then brought up my dream. I told him that it had just come to me without any contemplation on my part. Mr. Hall explained that he had a vision about the physical structure of the PRS, nearly six years before he had built it, in the 1930s. Yet, he did not build it in the manner he had originally envisioned due to a lack of funds. Even though his earliest vision for the PRS came to him in the 1920s well before I was born in 1949, my dream ironically outlined the details of his original vision.
He gave me permission to go into his inner vault and copy whatever I wished with the agreement that I would not set any of these rare materials into print and sell them as long as he was alive. You see, the reprinting of these old books was the manner by which the PRS was funded. Up until that time, I was the only person who had been allowed to enter Hall’s inner vault, remove the holdings and make copies of old manuscripts and books. It was a unique privilege that I hold sacred to this day. With great care, I copied rare writings of the alchemists from the 1500s, 1600s and 1700s along with other, one-of-a-kind manuscripts.
I was led by my spiritual guidance on precisely what to choose, and then spent approximately six months copying those materials from the vault. One intriguing notebook within the inner vault of Manly P. Hall had the following words on its spine, “Last Minute Material Arrived Late to the Printer to be Included in the Secret Teachings Book -1928.” This material and has never previously been published
Mr. Hall passed away at 89 years old in 1990. The PRS never referred or printed the material from this notebook. Now after 42 years I decided to self-publish the materials I found in Manly P. Hall’s personal vault. Mr. Hall explained in a conversation we had together that he had decided to share the abovementioned content in a series of lectures. Only some of the words he shared in his lectures would have appeared within the ‘Secret Teachings of All Ages’ book, yet this lecture series contained in my book, allowed Mr. Hall to expand on the content he wished to include.
Within the series of lectures included in my book, Manly Hall stated, regarding the Secret Teachings of All Ages and Times, “This book is like unto a door— a gate, in some old sanctuary, containing within it a wealth of imagery; a wealth of mysteries, designs and figures. When you have wandered therein you might say to yourself; ‘I wish I had a guide to tell me what these things mean.’ And you will find your guide to be your own rational soul.”
I am presenting this material exactly as it was typed out in 1928. My book, “Manly P. Hall’s Unpublished Pages of The Secret Teachings of All Ages,” is available HERE and at www.lesscomplicated.net. Steven A. Ross, Ph.D.


consciouslifenews--2020-10-30--What You Didn’t Know About the Conscious Consumption of Cosmetics

Conscious consumption or responsible consumption consists of making decisions with all the information possible and available at the time of making a purchase and doing so rationally and responsibly .
And when it comes to getting pretty , we have to think about using good quality eco-friendly cosmetics .
To make a responsible consumption and make the most of the options , we must know the form of production , the origin of the product , the conditions of the workers , the materials that are used , among others .
With all the information , the decision is conscious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one origin or another and how it was prepared , we were previously informed , and to know what type of company we allocate our money to , in addition to knowing what I am consuming .
Do we have access as consumers to all this information ?
Yes and no .
Many cosmetic product companies make it difficult for us , they do not give clear information to make a responsible and conscious consumption , highlighting what interests you from their product ; that the deodorant does not have parabens , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have no sugar and a long etcetera .
Most of the cosmetic products of poor quality , contain ingredients or harmful materials in small print that in general , we can not see , or such products could come from companies that exploit their workers , or mistreat animals in the fattening and production process , this , we do n't see it either .
On the basis that we buy with unclear or practically non-existent information , before considering acquiring something new , the first thing we would have to ask ourselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are going to use it relatively frequently .
Later , we could start looking in second-hand stores or portals to extend the useful life of products , being also cheaper than buying new ones .
The former , in addition to all this , can continue to be used .
When we can not find what we specifically want second-hand , that is when the research work begins to find out or find the product that we need and , in this way , carry out responsible and conscious consumption at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tips to start buying from companies that act according to values , which at the same time , will protect your health and the environment .
Read the composition of the product It is extremely important to look at the materials , ingredients , etc .
Prioritize and pay attention that it does not have plastic or it is excessive .
That the ingredients are the minimum possible and that it is understood , that they are natural .
Try to find out what type of company is after the product .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but also your social networks .
Search forums , reviews , comments , what policies and values they have .
With this , we will have an idea of the type of company we buy .
Do they take into account energy-saving criteria ?
Do you test on animals ?
How much do they pollute ?
We say try as it is not easy to acquire this information .
Some companies are committed to transparency , where it will be easier to find what we are looking for .
This helps us to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if I can contribute my grain of sand by buying something that comes from our city , it will surely favor someone close to us , at the same time that it reduces the ecological footprint by having a short transport .
Be careful , some companies put on the label the place where it was packaged , not the place of origin of the product .
This is another option to consider .
Give them a vote of confidence to know their answer .
Have patience .
When we decide to consume @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mistakes at first , little by little we will apply these tips .
Some clinics like MiracleRehabClinic in Farmington Hills , massage centers , beauty salons and reputable aestheticists already make this responsible consumption .
However , you should ask when visiting these places and take a look at what products are being used on your body before your session .
At the end of the day , we must learn to enjoy the buying process more than before .
If you make a compulsive purchase without having previously informed yourself .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is possible .
Although it seems that there are many things to take into account to make a responsible consumption , as soon as you find the right company for your values , its philosophy , mode of production , and everything with which you feel that you has made a conscious and consistent responsible purchase with your principles and you will not have to investigate further .

Conscious consumption or responsible consumption consists of making decisions with all the information possible and available at the time of making a purchase and doing so rationally and responsibly. And when it comes to getting pretty, we have to think about using good quality eco-friendly cosmetics.
To make a responsible consumption and make the most of the options, we must know the form of production, the origin of the product, the conditions of the workers, the materials that are used, among others.
With all the information, the decision is conscious because it is ecological or not of one origin or another and how it was prepared, we were previously informed, and to know what type of company we allocate our money to, in addition to knowing what I am consuming.
Do we have access as consumers to all this information?
Yes and no. Many cosmetic product companies make it difficult for us, they do not give clear information to make a responsible and conscious consumption, highlighting what interests you from their product; that the deodorant does not have parabens, that the bread is gluten-free, the cookies have no sugar and a long etcetera.
Most of the cosmetic products of poor quality, contain ingredients or harmful materials in small print that in general, we cannot see, or such products could come from companies that exploit their workers, or mistreat animals in the fattening and production process, this, we don't see it either.
On the basis that we buy with unclear or practically non-existent information, before considering acquiring something new, the first thing we would have to ask ourselves is if we need it and if we are going to use it relatively frequently.
Later, we could start looking in second-hand stores or portals to extend the useful life of products, being also cheaper than buying new ones. The former, in addition to all this, can continue to be used.
When we cannot find what we specifically want second-hand, that is when the research work begins to find out or find the product that we need and, in this way, carry out responsible and conscious consumption at the same time.
Here are some basic tips to start buying from companies that act according to values, which at the same time, will protect your health and the environment.
Read the composition of the product
It is extremely important to look at the materials, ingredients, etc. Prioritize and pay attention that it does not have plastic or it is excessive. That the ingredients are the minimum possible and that it is understood, that they are natural.
Investigation
Try to find out what type of company is after the product. This is not simply entering your website, but also your social networks. Search forums, reviews, comments, what policies and values they have. With this, we will have an idea of the type of company we buy.
Discover the company's production process
Do they take into account energy-saving criteria? Do you test on animals? How much do they pollute? We say try as it is not easy to acquire this information. Some companies are committed to transparency, where it will be easier to find what we are looking for.
Origin of product
This helps us to know the proximity of the product, if I can contribute my grain of sand by buying something that comes from our city, it will surely favor someone close to us, at the same time that it reduces the ecological footprint by having a short transport. Be careful, some companies put on the label the place where it was packaged, not the place of origin of the product.
Ask the seller questions
This is another option to consider. Give them a vote of confidence to know their answer. Have patience. When we decide to consume responsibly, we may not stop making mistakes at first, little by little we will apply these tips.
Some clinics like MiracleRehabClinic in Farmington Hills, massage centers, beauty salons and reputable aestheticists already make this responsible consumption. However, you should ask when visiting these places and take a look at what products are being used on your body before your session.
To sum up
At the end of the day, we must learn to enjoy the buying process more than before. If you make a compulsive purchase without having previously informed yourself. With patience and pursuing the goal, anything is possible.
Although it seems that there are many things to take into account to make a responsible consumption, as soon as you find the right company for your values, its philosophy, mode of production, and everything with which you feel that you has made a conscious and consistent responsible purchase with your principles and you will not have to investigate further.


consciouslifenews--2020-10-30--Dive Into The Pool Of Knowledge About TCL 10L Full Specification

Smartphones are no more a luxury , but a utility !
Yes , when we talk about smartphones and androids , TCL has to be mentioned .
TCL is one of the best electronic company which always leaves its customers awestruck with its inventions .
TCL 10L is one such wonder created by the company to match the customers ' expectations and suppositions who eagerly wait for the newest edition android smartphones .
TCL 10L , when launched , created a buzz among all its competitors and became the most favorite smartphone of the time for many .
Smartphones are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several utilities but also filled with numerous features ranging from technical to entertainment .
And all of these can be accessed with just by few clicks .
Focussing on the TCL10l full specification , we will encounter several stunning features added to the usual android designs .
Right from the camera to the user interface , every feature of this series of smartphones has been curated in the finest manner possible with furnishing it with astounding features and facilities .
The smartphone can be addressed as a full package comprising of models eliciting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specifications of the TCL 10L smartphone series are discussed specifically hereby : Starting from the color to the processor and covering everything in between , we will take you on tour to explore all the amazing features of this smartphone .
The TCL 1OL Android smartphone is primarily available in two colors- Arctic White and Mariana Blue .
The operating system of the model is- TCL UI Android™ 10 The design and dimensions of the smartphone are as follows- One corner of the model contains Power , volume , and Smart Key*1 While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the customer is on the screen and display .
If these two things satiate the customer ’ s liking measures , it is considered to have the best unique features needed .
The smartphone is run on the best quality processors of- These are the bewildering TCL 10L full specifications this Android smartphone is equipped with .

Smartphones are no more a luxury, but a utility! Yes, when we talk about smartphones and androids, TCL has to be mentioned. TCL is one of the best electronic company which always leaves its customers awestruck with its inventions.
TCL 10L is one such wonder created by the company to match the customers' expectations and suppositions who eagerly wait for the newest edition android smartphones. TCL 10L, when launched, created a buzz among all its competitors and became the most favorite smartphone of the time for many. Smartphones are not just an electronic device used for several utilities but also filled with numerous features ranging from technical to entertainment. And all of these can be accessed with just by few clicks.
Focussing on the TCL10l full specification, we will encounter several stunning features added to the usual android designs. Right from the camera to the user interface, every feature of this series of smartphones has been curated in the finest manner possible with furnishing it with astounding features and facilities. The smartphone can be addressed as a full package comprising of models eliciting superior designs and incomparable technologies.
The specifications of the TCL 10L smartphone series are discussed specifically hereby:
Starting from the color to the processor and covering everything in between, we will take you on tour to explore all the amazing features of this smartphone.
Colour:
The TCL 1OL Android smartphone is primarily available in two colors- Arctic White and Mariana Blue.
OS:
The operating system of the model is- TCL UI Android™ 10
Design:
The design and dimensions of the smartphone are as follows-
Dimensions:
The dimensions are -162.2 X 75.6 X 8.4
Weight:
The weight equals to 180g
Side keys:
One corner of the model contains Power, volume, and Smart Key*1
Mariana Blue finish: Specifications of the screen 2.5D front glass, 3D Cover, blue holographic film
Arctic White finish 2.5D front glass, 3D Cover, white holographic film.
Display:
While buying a smartphone, the main focus of the customer is on the screen and display. If these two things satiate the customer’s liking measures, it is considered to have the best unique features needed.
6.53-inch LCD Dotch™ display
19.5:9 display (1080 x 2340 pixels)
FHD+ resolution
Dedicated display chipset
Screen-to-body ratio: 91%*2
395PPI
Processor:
The smartphone is run on the best quality processors of-
Chipset: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 665 mobile platform
CPU: Qualcomm® Kryo™ 260 Octa-Core (4 x Gold 2.0GHz, 4 x Silver 1.8GHz)
GPU: Adreno™ 610
The camera specifications-
Rear camera:
The Resolution: 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Lens Specifications: 6P + 5P + 3P + 3P
Auto focus available
Contrast detection auto focus (CDAF), phase-detection auto focus (PDAF)
10X digital zoom technology
Dual single-tone LED flash
Aperture: F1.8 + F2.2 + F2.4 + F2.4
Image sensor: S5KGM1 + GC8034 + GC2385 + GC2385
Sensor size: 1/2.25” + 1/4” + 1/5” + 1/5”
Pixel size: 0.8μm + 1.12μm + 1.65 μm + 1.65μm
Lens field of view: 79° + 118° + 79°+ 86.6°
Video capture: 4K@30FPS
Slow motion video capture: 1080P@120FPS, 720P@240FPS
Features:
Google Lens, Wide-Angle Mode, Slow-Mo Video Mode, HDR, Light Trace Mode, Macro Mode, Panorama Mode, Motion Video Mode, Portrait Mode, real-time bokeh, scene detection, Stop-Pro Mode, in-recording snapshots
Front camera specifications:
Camera Resolution:
16MP
5P lens technology
Fixed focus technology
LCD flash
Aperture: F2.2
Image sensor: S5K3P9SP04
Sensor size: 1/3.1″
Pixel size: 1.0µm
Lens field of view: 76.3°
Video capture: 1080P/720P@30FPS
Features: Face Beautification (photos), Portrait Mode available
Battery and Performance features:
Battery: 4000mAh
Talk time given: 49 hours (2G), 34 hours (3G), 27 hours (4G) typical use
Standby time: 559 hours for typical use
Standard charging time: 2 hours 25 minutes approximately
Memory jewels:
The memory consists of:
6GB RAM + 64GB ROM
6GB RAM + 128GB ROM*3
Superbly Supports Micro SD card, up to 256GB (FAT32)
User memory given: 44G/107GB
Audio perks:
Audio formats: AAC+, enhanced AAC+, AAC LC, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, Vorbis, PCM/WAVE
HD Voice specification
Dual microphones available
Dual-mic noise cancellation, audio zoom, and 3M adapter
3.5mm audio jack
Supported headsets: LRGM and LRMG
Sensors provided:
Accelerometer & gyro sensor, proximity sensor, RGB light sensors, A-GPS, e-compass, GPS Galileo
Connectivity provided:
4G data: LTE Cat 6 (400Mbit/s downlink, 75Mbit/s uplink)
3G data: HSPA+ (42Mbit/s downlink, 5.76Mbit/s uplink)
2G data: GPRS/EDGE
4G LTE Bands: EU/MEA/SEAPAC: 1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41 LATAMUS-OM/CA: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/26/28/38/66/25/40/41
3G Bands: EU/MEA/SEAPAC: 1/2/5/8 LATAM/US-OM/CA: B1/2/4/5/8
2G Quadband: 2/3/5/8
Wi-Fi: WLAN 802.11 b/g/n for 2.4GHz, 802.11 a/n/ac for 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi display, 4G Mobile Hotspot, VoLTE, VoWifi (optional)
Bluetooth 5.0, Super Bluetooth, aptX, LDAC, NFC
USB: USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG
Single SIM model: 4FF Nano SIM + Micro SD
Dual SIM model: 4FF Nano-SIM + 4FF Nano SIM or Micro SD
More features:
Flashlight, Google Assistant, NFC
Authentication: Fingerprint sensor, Face Recognition available
Added accessories:
Provided with Film display protector and Protective case
These are the bewildering TCL 10L full specifications this Android smartphone is equipped with.


consciouslifenews--2020-10-31--Vedic Astrology Report for November 2020: Sudden Shifts and New Beginnings

November is a month of powerful astrological activity and shifting energies in our world , especially during these last two months of 2020 .
Mercury and Mars both retrograde at the beginning of the month , go direct .
Venus leaves its sign of debility in mid-November .
Jupiter moves to Capricorn its sign of debility on November 20 , where it joins Saturn , setting up a rare , major conjunction .
Finally on November 30 , 2020 , we experience a lunar eclipse which starts the fall eclipse season .
Mercury , planet of communications and travel , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November 3 , 2020 , ( US Presidential Election Day ) , having been retrograde since October 13 .
As Mercury shifts direction on Election Day , we hope there won ’ t be any technical or computer glitches , so double-check your ballot if you are voting that day .
Mercury also rules the mail , so let ’ s see if any issues arise around mail-in ballots being counted .
As Mercury begins direct motion , we slowly start to experience greater clarity , discernment , and ease in our communications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2020 , Mars , planet of action , energy , and force , goes direct at 21 degrees Pisces , having been retrograde for two months , since September 9 .
But during the first two weeks of November , when Mars is still retrograde , we can experience reversals , lack of direction , along with built up tensions , frustrations , and even misdirected anger .
Passive-aggressive energies can occur during retrograde Mars periods .
We feel powerless or want to avoid our true feelings .
Find proper outlets for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activities such as yoga , tai chi , or long hikes in nature , along with mindfulness or meditation practices .
Our energies slowly begin to move forward after November 13 as Mars goes direct .
We feel more energized , vital , determined , and enthusiastic .
It is a good time to resolve any miscommunications or arguments that occurred in the past two months .
Assess what you have learned , come to new understandings , and carefully strategize , so you can achieve your goals .
We want to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world as Mars goes direct .
Venus , planet of relationships , healing and finance , transits Virgo , its weaker sign , the first half of the month .
As Virgo is a service-oriented sign , this is an excellent period to donate your time to worthy causes , which gives us purpose .
But in matters of the heart , Venus in Virgo is kind , but also wants perfection , so watch for over-criticizing those close to you .
On November 14 , 2020 Venus is at 27 degrees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On November 16 , Venus moves to its own sign of Libra , staying there until December 10 , 2020 .
Venus is happy here and quite artistic , so this is a positive time to explore your creativity .
With Venus in Libra we are learning to create harmony and balance , especially in relationships .
Venus will be in Libra during the Thanksgiving holiday in the US , so especially this year , be grateful for all you have , and appreciate family members and friends who surround you .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sagittarius on November 20 , 2020 , and begins its new transit through the Saturn-ruled sign of Capricorn , its sign of debility , until April 5 , 2021 .
Jupiter will again move back to Capricorn for a brief stint from September 15 , 2021 until November 20 , 2021 .
Jupiter rules prosperity , financial markets , spirituality , optimism , dharma , faith , law , the court system , and education .
We may see some restriction or delays in these areas .
Find activities that generate hope and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sacredness in all life .
Jupiter in Capricorn is a good time to be more dedicated to your spiritual practice .
Let go of apathy .
Jupiter joins Saturn in Capricorn , a no-nonsense , practical , earth sign .
Later in December 2020 , we experience the exact conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn , a major event that occurs every 20 years .
Jupiter , planet of prosperity and expansion , now travels with Saturn , planet of responsibility and hard work .
For greater success its best to be realistic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patient .
At the end of November the fall eclipse season begins , with a lunar eclipse on November 30 , 2020 occurring at 14 degrees Taurus at 2:29 AM MST in the nakshatra of Rohini .
The second eclipse of the pair is a total solar eclipse on December 14 , 2020 .
The lunar eclipse on November 30 in the sign of material wealth ( Taurus ) indicates a focus on financial security , as we evaluate our true values , both personally and globally .
Where do we place our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to our well-being ?
This eclipse can reveal the depth of our attachment to the material realms .
This eclipse may also help us find new , alternative ways to generate income , as some of the old ways are changing .
Also , Taurus is an earth sign , so this eclipse may reveal the true state of the climate crisis and ways to connect and be in balance with nature .
Rohini nakshatra connected to this eclipse also relates to financial dealings , commerce , and the physical world .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nakshatra , and has strong family values .
This eclipse carries a strong need to open to our creative potential in all areas of our life .
On the challenging side , issues of jealousy and possessiveness may create problems around this eclipse , as we consider shared resources .
As the Moon and Rahu are both exalted in Taurus during this November lunar eclipse , it is extra potent , and life may speed up or amplify .
Eclipses can bring change , sudden shifts , new beginnings , and increased awareness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now revealed .
In general , eclipses are days for spiritual initiation where our spiritual path can be illuminated .
Debra Infante is a practicing Vedic astrologer and teacher .
She began her studies of Vedic astrology in 1995 , and was certified by The American College of Vedic Astrology as an approved teacher ( Level I ) in September 1999 .
She has taught Vedic astrology to the students in the yoga teacher trainings at 7 Centers Yoga in Sedona , AZ from 2002 to 2020 .
Debra can be reached at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gmail.com for astrological consultations by phone or in person .
Or contact her to receive her monthly Vedic astrology article .
You can also find her at http : //ayurveda-sedona.com/yoga-and-vedic-astrology/about-vedic-astrology/

By Debra Infante
November is a month of powerful astrological activity and shifting energies in our world, especially during these last two months of 2020. Mercury and Mars both retrograde at the beginning of the month, go direct. Venus leaves its sign of debility in mid-November. Jupiter moves to Capricorn its sign of debility on November 20, where it joins Saturn, setting up a rare, major conjunction. Finally on November 30, 2020, we experience a lunar eclipse which starts the fall eclipse season.
Mercury, planet of communications and travel, goes direct at 1 degree Libra on November 3, 2020, (US Presidential Election Day), having been retrograde since October 13. As Mercury shifts direction on Election Day, we hope there won’t be any technical or computer glitches, so double-check your ballot if you are voting that day. Mercury also rules the mail, so let’s see if any issues arise around mail-in ballots being counted. As Mercury begins direct motion, we slowly start to experience greater clarity, discernment, and ease in our communications and business transactions.
On November 13, 2020, Mars, planet of action, energy, and force, goes direct at 21 degrees Pisces, having been retrograde for two months, since September 9. But during the first two weeks of November, when Mars is still retrograde, we can experience reversals, lack of direction, along with built up tensions, frustrations, and even misdirected anger. Passive-aggressive energies can occur during retrograde Mars periods. We feel powerless or want to avoid our true feelings. Find proper outlets for the build-up of tension, with physical activities such as yoga, tai chi, or long hikes in nature, along with mindfulness or meditation practices.
Our energies slowly begin to move forward after November 13 as Mars goes direct. We feel more energized, vital, determined, and enthusiastic. It is a good time to resolve any miscommunications or arguments that occurred in the past two months. Assess what you have learned, come to new understandings, and carefully strategize, so you can achieve your goals. We want to make a more positive, uplifting impact on the world as Mars goes direct.
Venus, planet of relationships, healing and finance, transits Virgo, its weaker sign, the first half of the month. As Virgo is a service-oriented sign, this is an excellent period to donate your time to worthy causes, which gives us purpose. But in matters of the heart, Venus in Virgo is kind, but also wants perfection, so watch for over-criticizing those close to you. On November 14, 2020 Venus is at 27 degrees Virgo, its exact degree of debility.
On November 16, Venus moves to its own sign of Libra, staying there until December 10, 2020. Venus is happy here and quite artistic, so this is a positive time to explore your creativity. With Venus in Libra we are learning to create harmony and balance, especially in relationships. Venus will be in Libra during the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, so especially this year, be grateful for all you have, and appreciate family members and friends who surround you.
Jupiter shifts from its own sign of Sagittarius on November 20, 2020, and begins its new transit through the Saturn-ruled sign of Capricorn, its sign of debility, until April 5, 2021. Jupiter will again move back to Capricorn for a brief stint from September 15, 2021 until November 20, 2021. Jupiter rules prosperity, financial markets, spirituality, optimism, dharma, faith, law, the court system, and education. We may see some restriction or delays in these areas. Find activities that generate hope and purpose and expand your view of the sacredness in all life. Jupiter in Capricorn is a good time to be more dedicated to your spiritual practice. Let go of apathy.
Jupiter joins Saturn in Capricorn, a no-nonsense, practical, earth sign. Later in December 2020, we experience the exact conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, a major event that occurs every 20 years. Jupiter, planet of prosperity and expansion, now travels with Saturn, planet of responsibility and hard work. For greater success its best to be realistic, committed, kind, self-responsible, and patient.
At the end of November the fall eclipse season begins, with a lunar eclipse on November 30, 2020 occurring at 14 degrees Taurus at 2:29 AM MST in the nakshatra of Rohini. The second eclipse of the pair is a total solar eclipse on December 14, 2020.
The lunar eclipse on November 30 in the sign of material wealth (Taurus) indicates a focus on financial security, as we evaluate our true values, both personally and globally. Where do we place our attention and energy? What is essential to our well-being? This eclipse can reveal the depth of our attachment to the material realms. This eclipse may also help us find new, alternative ways to generate income, as some of the old ways are changing. Also, Taurus is an earth sign, so this eclipse may reveal the true state of the climate crisis and ways to connect and be in balance with nature.
Rohini nakshatra connected to this eclipse also relates to financial dealings, commerce, and the physical world. But Rohini is quite a creative and fertile nakshatra, and has strong family values. This eclipse carries a strong need to open to our creative potential in all areas of our life. On the challenging side, issues of jealousy and possessiveness may create problems around this eclipse, as we consider shared resources.
As the Moon and Rahu are both exalted in Taurus during this November lunar eclipse, it is extra potent, and life may speed up or amplify. Eclipses can bring change, sudden shifts, new beginnings, and increased awareness, as things unknown to us are now revealed. In general, eclipses are days for spiritual initiation where our spiritual path can be illuminated.
Debra Infante is a practicing Vedic astrologer and teacher. She began her studies of Vedic astrology in 1995, and was certified by The American College of Vedic Astrology as an approved teacher (Level I) in September 1999. She has taught Vedic astrology to the students in the yoga teacher trainings at 7 Centers Yoga in Sedona, AZ from 2002 to 2020. Debra can be reached at (928) 639-0623 or dinfante108@gmail.com for astrological consultations by phone or in person. Or contact her to receive her monthly Vedic astrology article. You can also find her at http://ayurveda-sedona.com/yoga-and-vedic-astrology/about-vedic-astrology/


consciouslifenews--2020-10-31--T-Mobile Has Almost Doubled Its 5G Coverage Despite Liability Concerns And Expert Warnings

American 5G opposition includes federal agencies and credible experts who warn the technology threatens jobs , national security , public safety , and weather forecasting accuracy ( see 1 , 2 ) .
That ’ s in addition to the doctors , scientists , and other public advocates who warn about its serious biological and environmental risks .
Americans have already paid to have access to high-speed internet even though many still don ’ t have it .
High-speed internet is also achievable WITHOUT 5G and WiFi .
Lawsuits have been filed against the Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of radiation as well as 5G on Earth ( see 1 , 2 , 3 ) and in space .
Natural Resources Defense Council ( NRDC ) , several Native American tribal groups , and a group of telecom experts are among those who have filed .
Another lawsuit has been proposed to save Lake Tahoe and other environmentally sensitive areas from 5G and WiFi .
5G lawsuits have also been filed by municipalities .
Municipal legislators have passed resolutions to ban deployment until studies prove it ’ s safe ( see 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5 , 6 ) and ordinances to limit and/or control installation .
State representatives in Hawaii and Illinois have introduced bills .
Some congress members have addressed the FCC with their concerns ( see 1 , 2 ) .
Regardless , Verizon , Sprint , AT & T and T-Mobile continue to install 5G throughout the U.S. T-Mobile expands its faster midband 5G network , nearly doubling its coverage T-Mobile has announced another expansion of its 2.5GHz midband 5G network , which is now available in dozens of new cities , nearly doubling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rollout from the end of September .
With today ’ s expansion announcement , T-Mobile says that it now has midband 5G support in nearly 410 cities and towns in the United States .
The new expansion comes just after the launch of Apple ’ s new 5G-compatible iPhone 12 lineup , which is expected to vastly increase the number of 5G devices in the US .
T-Mobile ’ s 5G network combines its widely available 600MHz low-band network ( which offers coverage on a nationwide scale but not much in the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the faster 2.5GHz network ( which it acquired from Sprint ) along with its ultra-fast mmWave network ( which has the best speeds but the worst range ) .
Over the years T-Mobile hasn ’ t been the only telecom company that has warned about liability issues with their devices and infrastructure .
Within the last year , the company warned again about this as well as also reported serious problems with their 5G phones ( see 1 , 2 , 3 ) .
Cities AND entire countries have taken action to ban @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5G installation AS WELL AS issue moratoriums on deployment .
The majority of scientists worldwide oppose it until there are studies that show it ’ s safe .
Nevertheless , telecoms keep installing it and Trump recently reintroduced his proposal for a nationalized 5G plan .
Boo !
Hiss !
reports regularly about 5G and other unsafe technology .
For more information visit our archives and the following websites .
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T-Mobile doubles its 5G network despite warnings | Image via Caeuje from Pixabay
By B.N. Frank | Activist Post
American 5G opposition includes federal agencies and credible experts who warn the technology threatens jobs, national security, public safety, and weather forecasting accuracy (see 1, 2). That’s in addition to the doctors, scientists, and other public advocates who warn about its serious biological and environmental risks.
Americans have already paid to have access to high-speed internet even though many still don’t have it. High-speed internet is also achievable WITHOUT 5G and WiFi. Lawsuits have been filed against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for NOT protecting Americans from unsafe levels of radiation as well as 5G on Earth (see 1, 2, 3) and in space.
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), several Native American tribal groups, and a group of telecom experts are among those who have filed. Another lawsuit has been proposed to save Lake Tahoe and other environmentally sensitive areas from 5G and WiFi.
5G lawsuits have also been filed by municipalities. Municipal legislators have passed resolutions to ban deployment until studies prove it’s safe (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) and ordinances to limit and/or control installation. State representatives in Hawaii and Illinois have introduced bills. Some congress members have addressed the FCC with their concerns (see 1, 2).
Regardless, Verizon, Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile continue to install 5G throughout the U.S.
From The Verge:
T-Mobile expands its faster midband 5G network, nearly doubling its coverage Another big expansion for T-Mobile’s 2.5GHz midband 5G T-Mobile has announced another expansion of its 2.5GHz midband 5G network, which is now available in dozens of new cities, nearly doubling the coverage of its last major midband rollout from the end of September. With today’s expansion announcement, T-Mobile says that it now has midband 5G support in nearly 410 cities and towns in the United States. The new expansion comes just after the launch of Apple’s new 5G-compatible iPhone 12 lineup, which is expected to vastly increase the number of 5G devices in the US. T-Mobile’s 5G network combines its widely available 600MHz low-band network (which offers coverage on a nationwide scale but not much in the way of speed improvements of LTE) with the faster 2.5GHz network (which it acquired from Sprint) along with its ultra-fast mmWave network (which has the best speeds but the worst range). Read full article
Over the years T-Mobile hasn’t been the only telecom company that has warned about liability issues with their devices and infrastructure. Within the last year, the company warned again about this as well as also reported serious problems with their 5G phones (see 1, 2, 3).
Cities AND entire countries have taken action to ban, delay, halt, and limit 5G installation AS WELL AS issue moratoriums on deployment. The majority of scientists worldwide oppose it until there are studies that show it’s safe. Nevertheless, telecoms keep installing it and Trump recently reintroduced his proposal for a nationalized 5G plan. Boo! Hiss!
Activist Post reports regularly about 5G and other unsafe technology. For more information visit our archives and the following websites.


consciouslifenews--2020-10-31--Scientist Create Paint So Ultra-White and Reflective It Can Cool Entire Buildings Down

New ultra-white paint is able to cool surfaces and reduce heat | Scientists have invented a new ultra-white paint that is said to be able to reflect 95.5 percent of the sunlight that reaches its surface .
This unimaginable characteristic allows an object coated in this paint , like a building , to cool underneath the temperatures of its surroundings even under intense sunlight .
An unbelievable scientific achievement that could go towards combating environmental changes .
The scientific research discovered by a team at Purdue University was published in the Cell Reports Physical Science journal .
The team of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course of two days .
They found that when the Sun was at its highest point in the sky , the surface covered in the new paint was at least 1.7°C ( 3.06°F ) below that of objects surrounding it .
They also noted that at night it remained 10°C ( 18°F ) below the temperatures .
“ It is a persistent task to develop a below-ambient radiative cooling solution that offers a convenient single-layer particle-matrix paint form and high reliability , ” senior author Professor Xiulin Ruan , from Purdue University , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is critical to the wide application of radiative cooling and to alleviate the global warming effect.
” The ability to cool down objects and buildings is definitely exciting and advantageous to combat the ongoing effects of global warming .
It ’ s worth noting that this wouldn ’ t only affect a building ’ s outside .
A building covered in this paint would also alter the temperature indoors , reducing the amount of air conditioning needed , which would lead to cheaper bills .
This is positive not just for residential and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it could help warehouses where perishable products are kept and conserve their goods as well .
The paint is made out of acrylic with a calcium carbonate component .
While it lacks a metallic component which allows the paint to also be used on telecommunication devices that are kept outdoors , which would help to keep the equipment cool without interfering with any signals .
“ Our paint is compatible with the manufacturing process of commercial paint , and the cost may be comparable or even lower , ” said Ruan .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ reliability of the paint so that it is viable in long-term outdoor applications.
” The work was supported by the Cooling Technologies Research Center at Purdue University and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research through the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program .
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New ultra-white paint is able to cool surfaces and reduce heat | Image by KaboomPics from Pixabay
By Justin Maclachlan | The Mind Unleashed
Scientists have invented a new ultra-white paint that is said to be able to reflect 95.5 percent of the sunlight that reaches its surface. This unimaginable characteristic allows an object coated in this paint, like a building, to cool underneath the temperatures of its surroundings even under intense sunlight. An unbelievable scientific achievement that could go towards combating environmental changes.
The scientific research discovered by a team at Purdue University was published in the Cell Reports Physical Science journal. The team of scientists experimented with the paint over the course of two days. They found that when the Sun was at its highest point in the sky, the surface covered in the new paint was at least 1.7°C (3.06°F) below that of objects surrounding it. They also noted that at night it remained 10°C (18°F) below the temperatures.
“It is a persistent task to develop a below-ambient radiative cooling solution that offers a convenient single-layer particle-matrix paint form and high reliability,” senior author Professor Xiulin Ruan, from Purdue University, said in a statement. “This is critical to the wide application of radiative cooling and to alleviate the global warming effect.”
The ability to cool down objects and buildings is definitely exciting and advantageous to combat the ongoing effects of global warming. It’s worth noting that this wouldn’t only affect a building’s outside. A building covered in this paint would also alter the temperature indoors, reducing the amount of air conditioning needed, which would lead to cheaper bills.
This is positive not just for residential and commercial buildings to keep their temperatures colder but it could help warehouses where perishable products are kept and conserve their goods as well.
The paint is made out of acrylic with a calcium carbonate component. While it lacks a metallic component which allows the paint to also be used on telecommunication devices that are kept outdoors, which would help to keep the equipment cool without interfering with any signals.
“Our paint is compatible with the manufacturing process of commercial paint, and the cost may be comparable or even lower,” said Ruan. “The key is to ensure the reliability of the paint so that it is viable in long-term outdoor applications.”
The work was supported by the Cooling Technologies Research Center at Purdue University and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research through the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program.


consciouslifenews--2020-10-31--Not All Heroes Wear Capes: Ohio Mayor Goes to Court, Dismisses All Traffic Tickets

An average of 125,000 people in the U.S. receives a traffic citation every day | Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay In the land of the free , millions of traffic tickets are issued each year in which people are issued a threat of extortion for any number of arbitrary and victimless infractions .
In fact an average of 125,000 people in the U.S. receives a traffic citation every day — more than one every single second .
The average extortion fee will cost you around $ 150 , but in some states a driver can be fined up to $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the state laws .
Given that many of these fines are for infractions which have no victim , it is literal highway robbery .
A traffic ticket can ruin anyone ’ s day , and in some instances end their life .
Given the sheer number of traffic citations issued every day , one would think that this may have some effect on safety .
However , one would be wrong .
There are approximately 196,000,000 licensed drivers in America today .
One in every six drivers will receive a speeding ticket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tickets and this number stays roughly the same year over year .
Over 95 % of people who receive a speeding ticket will not contest the citation and pay the fine .
The 5 % who actually make an effort to fight their ticket usually have their case dismissed or receive reduced charges .
The total number of speeding tickets paid each year is $ 6,232,000,000 which breaks down to around $ 300,000 generated per police officer for speeding alone .
Tack on seat belt violations , license plate lights , window tint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state-mandated documents and that number sky rockets .
It is literally highway robbery conducted on behalf of the ones who claim to keep us “ safe ” and it has no effect on safety at all , as shown by the number of traffic fatalities every year .
Libertarian Mayor Cassaundra Fryman likely knows these statistics and she is using her position as mayor to attempt to reverse them .
In Plymouth , Ohio , the mayor has a ridiculous amount of power .
Fryman ran for office to limit that power by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Court .
According to the town of Plymouth , the mayor ’ s court is to provide the community with a local judicial forum to rule on misdemeanor cases that are alleged to be in violation of the Ordinances of the Village of Plymouth .
The Mayor ’ s Court also provides a Violation Bureau to collect payments for violations that do not require a court appearance .
While that sounds reasonable to some , according to Fryman , it is a “ wild concept , ” that grants the mayor a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she wanted to eliminate .
After becoming elected , Fryman explained that the “ police chief persuaded me to keep it.
” So , she used it to her advantage and decided to wipe clean all the traffic tickets issued to the citizens of Plymouth .
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An average of 125,000 people in the U.S. receives a traffic citation every day | Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay
By Matt Agorist | The Free Thought Project
In the land of the free, millions of traffic tickets are issued each year in which people are issued a threat of extortion for any number of arbitrary and victimless infractions. In fact an average of 125,000 people in the U.S. receives a traffic citation every day — more than one every single second. The average extortion fee will cost you around $150, but in some states a driver can be fined up to $2000 or more depending on the offense and the state laws. Given that many of these fines are for infractions which have no victim, it is literal highway robbery.
A traffic ticket can ruin anyone’s day, and in some instances end their life. Given the sheer number of traffic citations issued every day, one would think that this may have some effect on safety. However, one would be wrong.
There are approximately 196,000,000 licensed drivers in America today. One in every six drivers will receive a speeding ticket this year, roughly 41 million speeding tickets and this number stays roughly the same year over year.
Over 95% of people who receive a speeding ticket will not contest the citation and pay the fine. The 5% who actually make an effort to fight their ticket usually have their case dismissed or receive reduced charges.
The total number of speeding tickets paid each year is $6,232,000,000 which breaks down to around $300,000 generated per police officer for speeding alone. Tack on seat belt violations, license plate lights, window tint, rolling stop signs, and expired state-mandated documents and that number sky rockets.
It is literally highway robbery conducted on behalf of the ones who claim to keep us “safe” and it has no effect on safety at all, as shown by the number of traffic fatalities every year.
Libertarian Mayor Cassaundra Fryman likely knows these statistics and she is using her position as mayor to attempt to reverse them. In Plymouth, Ohio, the mayor has a ridiculous amount of power. Fryman ran for office to limit that power by attempting to dismantle the Plymouth Mayor’s Court.
According to the town of Plymouth, the mayor’s court is to provide the community with a local judicial forum to rule on misdemeanor cases that are alleged to be in violation of the Ordinances of the Village of Plymouth. The Mayor’s Court also provides a Violation Bureau to collect payments for violations that do not require a court appearance.
While that sounds reasonable to some, according to Fryman, it is a “wild concept,” that grants the mayor a rather large influence of power — that she wanted to eliminate.
After becoming elected, Fryman explained that the “police chief persuaded me to keep it.” So, she used it to her advantage and decided to wipe clean all the traffic tickets issued to the citizens of Plymouth.
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consciouslifenews--2020-10-31--Why Sleep Experts Say It’s Time To Ditch Daylight Saving Time

For most of the U.S. , the clock goes back one hour on Sunday morning , Nov. 1 , the “ fall back ” for daylight saving time .
Many of us appreciate the extra hour of sleep .
But for millions , that gain won ’ t counter the inadequate sleep they get the rest of the year .
About 40 % of adults – 50 to 70 million Americans – get less than the recommended minimum seven hours per night .
Some researchers are concerned about how the twice-a-year switch impacts our body ’ s physiology .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largest scientific organization that studies sleep , now wants to replace daylight saving time with a move to a year-round fixed time .
That way , our internal circadian clocks would not be misaligned for half the year .
And it would eliminate the safety risk from sleep loss when transitioning to daylight saving time .
I am a neurologist at the University of Florida .
I ’ ve studied how a lack of sleep can impair the brain .
In the 1940s , most American adults averaged 7.9 hours of sleep a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only 6.9 hours .
To put it another way : In 1942 , 84 % of us got the recommended seven to nine hours ; in 2013 , it was 59 % .
To break it down further , a January 2018 study from Fitbit reported that men got even less sleep per night than women , about 6.5 hours .
Problems from sleep shortage go beyond simply being tired .
Compared to those who got enough sleep , adults who are short sleepers – those getting less than seven hours per day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chronic health conditions , including heart disease , diabetes , obesity , asthma and depression .
Children , who need more sleep than adults , face even more challenges .
To promote optimal health , six- to 12-year-olds should sleep nine to 12 hours a day ; teens from 13 to 18 , eight to 10 hours .
But a Sleep Foundation poll of parents says children are getting at least one hour less than that .
And researchers have found that sleep deprivation of even a single hour can harm a child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encoding and attentiveness in school .
Sleep impacts every one of our biological systems .
Serious consequences can result with poor sleep quality .
Here ’ s a short list : Blood pressure may increase .
Risk of coronary heart disease could go up .
Our endocrine system releases more cortisol , a stress hormone .
We become more aroused by “ fight or flight ” syndrome .
There ’ s a reduction of growth hormone and muscle maintenance .
There ’ s a higher chance of increased appetite and weight gain .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ greater insulin resistance ; in the long term , that means an increased risk for Type 2 diabetes .
Sleep deprivation is associated with increased inflammation and a decreased number of antibodies to fight infections .
It may also cause a decrease in pain tolerance , reaction times and memory .
Occupational studies show sleep loss can cause poor work performance , including more days missed and more car accidents .
Recent research suggests the body ’ s waste removal process relies on sleep to get rid of harmful proteins from the brain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These are the same proteins that are elevated in Alzheimer ’ s patients .
Studies show that older adults who sleep less have greater accumulation of these proteins in their brains .
On the other hand , getting enough sleep helps the body in many ways by protecting against some of these damaging effects and by boosting the immune system .
Most of the risk associated with daylight saving time occurs in the spring , when we turn the clock forward and lose one hour of sleep .
The idea of a national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disagreements exist on whether the fixed time should be standard time or daylight savings time .
States advocating for permanent daylight saving time are typically those that rely on tourism .
Environmentalists , favoring less energy consumption from morning heating and evening air conditioning , often support permanent standard time .
Religious groups , whose prayer times are linked to sundown and sunrise , also tend to prefer permanent standard time .
So do many educators , opposed to transporting children to school during mornings when it ’ s still dark .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a national year-round standard , consider this : The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has recommended we go with permanent standard time – a better way to align with our natural circadian clock and minimize health and safety risks .
And just think : If we change to permanent standard time , then for the first time in decades , you won ’ t lose an hour of sleep every spring .
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license .
Read the original article .
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Time to fall back the hour of the clock | Image courtesy of Ola Dapo, Pexels
Michael S. Jaffee, University of Florida | The Conversation
For most of the U.S., the clock goes back one hour on Sunday morning, Nov. 1, the “fall back” for daylight saving time. Many of us appreciate the extra hour of sleep.
But for millions, that gain won’t counter the inadequate sleep they get the rest of the year. About 40% of adults – 50 to 70 million Americans – get less than the recommended minimum seven hours per night.
Some researchers are concerned about how the twice-a-year switch impacts our body’s physiology. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the largest scientific organization that studies sleep, now wants to replace daylight saving time with a move to a year-round fixed time. That way, our internal circadian clocks would not be misaligned for half the year. And it would eliminate the safety risk from sleep loss when transitioning to daylight saving time.
I am a neurologist at the University of Florida. I’ve studied how a lack of sleep can impair the brain. In the 1940s, most American adults averaged 7.9 hours of sleep a night. Today, it’s only 6.9 hours. To put it another way: In 1942, 84% of us got the recommended seven to nine hours; in 2013, it was 59%. To break it down further, a January 2018 study from Fitbit reported that men got even less sleep per night than women, about 6.5 hours.
The Case for Sleep
Problems from sleep shortage go beyond simply being tired. Compared to those who got enough sleep, adults who are short sleepers – those getting less than seven hours per day – were more likely to report 10 chronic health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma and depression.
Children, who need more sleep than adults, face even more challenges. To promote optimal health, six- to 12-year-olds should sleep nine to 12 hours a day; teens from 13 to 18, eight to 10 hours. But a Sleep Foundation poll of parents says children are getting at least one hour less than that. And researchers have found that sleep deprivation of even a single hour can harm a child’s developing brain, affecting memory encoding and attentiveness in school.
Sleep impacts every one of our biological systems. Serious consequences can result with poor sleep quality. Here’s a short list: Blood pressure may increase. Risk of coronary heart disease could go up. Our endocrine system releases more cortisol, a stress hormone. We become more aroused by “fight or flight” syndrome. There’s a reduction of growth hormone and muscle maintenance. There’s a higher chance of increased appetite and weight gain. The body has less glucose tolerance and greater insulin resistance; in the long term, that means an increased risk for Type 2 diabetes.
Sleep deprivation is associated with increased inflammation and a decreased number of antibodies to fight infections. It may also cause a decrease in pain tolerance, reaction times and memory. Occupational studies show sleep loss can cause poor work performance, including more days missed and more car accidents.
Recent research suggests the body’s waste removal process relies on sleep to get rid of harmful proteins from the brain, particularly abnormal variants of amyloid. These are the same proteins that are elevated in Alzheimer’s patients. Studies show that older adults who sleep less have greater accumulation of these proteins in their brains.
On the other hand, getting enough sleep helps the body in many ways by protecting against some of these damaging effects and by boosting the immune system.
The Problem with DST
Most of the risk associated with daylight saving time occurs in the spring, when we turn the clock forward and lose one hour of sleep. The idea of a national permanent year-round time has support, but disagreements exist on whether the fixed time should be standard time or daylight savings time.
States advocating for permanent daylight saving time are typically those that rely on tourism. Environmentalists, favoring less energy consumption from morning heating and evening air conditioning, often support permanent standard time. Religious groups, whose prayer times are linked to sundown and sunrise, also tend to prefer permanent standard time. So do many educators, opposed to transporting children to school during mornings when it’s still dark.
As you ponder what system is best for a national year-round standard, consider this: The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has recommended we go with permanent standard time – a better way to align with our natural circadian clock and minimize health and safety risks.
And just think: If we change to permanent standard time, then for the first time in decades, you won’t lose an hour of sleep every spring.
Michael S. Jaffee, Vice Chair, Department of Neurology, University of Florida
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.


consciouslifenews--2020-10-31--Instead of Fearing Change, Get Excited About Progress

All progress equates to change | Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay I want you to look in the mirror and tell me what you see .
Do you look older ?
Does your skin have more wrinkles ?
Do you notice dark circles around your eyes or white hair on your head ?
You are looking at massive changes from a decade ago .
A lot of it you probably don ’ t like—changes due to your body growing older .
Changes that you can not resist .
Now look in the mirror again .
Do you notice a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-assured , optimistic , and happy in life ?
It happened to me a few weeks back when I was getting ready for an interview .
For my preparation , I was talking to myself in the mirror , and as I paused , I had this moment of mindfulness in which all I noticed was my confidence , optimism , and positive energy .
This one epiphany completely shifted how I looked at change .
That day in the mirror , I saw progress .
I saw a shy anxious kid—one who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ script on its head to become a confident , happy , and self-assured human being .
We all react differently to change .
Some of us seek it .
Some don ’ t mind it but won ’ t actively go looking for it .
And others don ’ t like it .
Regardless of where we stand , I can bet that none of us like it when change is forced upon us .
So we fight it because we feel out of control , and the unknown generally feels scary .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ all a matter of perspective ?
Change is automatic .
It happens whether we like it or not , and we have no option but to face it .
It is up to us to make the most of it .
We decide how we react to it and what we do with it .
All progress equates to change , but not all change equates to progress .
You losing your job is change .
You deciding to pursue a career that ’ s more in line with your values and passions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It makes us want to jump out of bed every day with intent and purpose .
Progress pushes us forward .
It has to be worked on .
Unlike change , it is not automatic .
When I look back at all the progress I have made , it always makes me pause and smile and fills me with joy .
It also renews my intent toward my own development .
You can not sit on your ass and hope to progress .
It requires movement .
It demands you put in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it pushes you to grow .
To become someone capable of handling any problems that come your way .
Progress , in the end , pays you back tenfold !
And it all starts with change .
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All progress equates to change | Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
By Tuseet Jha | Tiny Buddha
“Progress is impossible without change.” ~Walt Disney
I want you to look in the mirror and tell me what you see.
Do you look older? Does your skin have more wrinkles? Do you notice dark circles around your eyes or white hair on your head?
You are looking at massive changes from a decade ago. A lot of it you probably don’t like—changes due to your body growing older. Changes that you cannot resist.
Now look in the mirror again. Do you notice a more confident person? Someone who is self-assured, optimistic, and happy in life?
It happened to me a few weeks back when I was getting ready for an interview. For my preparation, I was talking to myself in the mirror, and as I paused, I had this moment of mindfulness in which all I noticed was my confidence, optimism, and positive energy.
This one epiphany completely shifted how I looked at change.
That day in the mirror, I saw progress. I saw a shy anxious kid—one who was afraid and bullied— completely flip the script on its head to become a confident, happy, and self-assured human being.
We all react differently to change. Some of us seek it. Some don’t mind it but won’t actively go looking for it. And others don’t like it.
Regardless of where we stand, I can bet that none of us like it when change is forced upon us. So we fight it because we feel out of control, and the unknown generally feels scary. But what if taking back control was all a matter of perspective?
Change is automatic. It happens whether we like it or not, and we have no option but to face it. It is up to us to make the most of it. We decide how we react to it and what we do with it.
Think Progress, Not Change
All progress equates to change, but not all change equates to progress. You losing your job is change. You deciding to pursue a career that’s more in line with your values and passions is progress.
Progress makes us happy. It makes us want to jump out of bed every day with intent and purpose. Progress pushes us forward. It has to be worked on. Unlike change, it is not automatic.
When I look back at all the progress I have made, it always makes me pause and smile and fills me with joy. It also renews my intent toward my own development.
You cannot sit on your ass and hope to progress. It requires movement. It demands you put in the hours. And in the process, it pushes you to grow. To become someone capable of handling any problems that come your way.
Progress, in the end, pays you back tenfold! And it all starts with change.
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