Sharing the Ascension Experience
Bob Kalk Five major internet service providers in the US and one in Europe have been accused of abusing their market share to interfere with the flow of the internet for end users. The accusations come from Level 3, a communications company that helps connect large-scale ISPs like Comcast or AT&T to the rest of the internet. … Read more
Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer. Read between the lines. — Author Unknown Our ability to sense, or even see, the future means we can “look before we leap.” Experience, but also wisdom and Aspiration, come into play with our goal setting. The future we envision for ourselves will be modified by our … Read more
The Windbelt is a small-scale wind turbine that can generate 40 milliwatts in 10-mph winds and only costs a couple of dollars. Working in Haiti, Shawn Frayne, a 28-year-old inventor based in Mountain View, California, saw the need for small-scale wind power to juice LED lamps and radios in the homes of the poor. Conventional … Read more
The goal of life is living in harmony with nature. — Zeno of Citium, (335–263 B.C.) Philosopher One may feel Fulfilled temporarily if their desire or goal is satisfied. But with an attitude of gratitude; when we are Attentive to the ideal values, we can hold on to our feeling of joyful expectations most of … Read more
If it lives up to its billing, it will help accelerate the big green future. Companies and homeowners could pull the plug on their local utility by banking electricity from solar arrays and wind farms for use when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. A 250-kilowatt battery system installed in … Read more
Transforming is effortless because there is nothing to be done, there is only someone to be. — Transformers, Jacquelyn Small, Author Some qualities are so well-linked they seem as one. This happens to all qualities eventually. Justice and mercy may not be fused perfectly except in God, but Sincerity and Luminosity are naturally & mutually … Read more
Causes and effects are a result of thought. — Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Robert M. Pirsig (1928-) Philosopher There are lots of different and appropriate ways to be Affectionate with almost everyone. A respectful attitude while truely listening to another is a good start. A smile almost always works. Genuine complements are … Read more
We can have more than we’ve got because we can become more than we are. — Jim Rohn (1930-) Author One may behave in a Seemly manner, as the definition indicates “with reference to conventional standards of conduct,” and yet the standard could need updating. The apostles were shocked that Jesus would speak with Nalda, … Read more
We are what we pretend to be. — Kurt Vonnegut (1922-2007) Author We all have some Fine qualities. As we refine them, they Cozy up to each other coalescing in a family of values we show to ourselves and to the rest of the world. Peace, Jim COZY Definitions: (1) enjoying or affording warmth … Read more
Lignocellulose, a raw material in biomass, can be converted to biofuels and is often considered a long-term alternative to the diminishing supply of fossil fuels. The conversion process involves biomass pretreatment, hydrolysis of constituent carbohydrates and catalytic conversion of platform chemicals. Proposed strategies to convert lignocellulose to aviation fuels have underused components, preventing their commercialization. … Read more
