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Contact:
Michael Tincher, President
Buker, Inc.
800 Main St.
Antioch IL 60002
www.buker.com
847-395-3050
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Inventory Accuracy Book, Inventory Record Accuracy Guaranteed!, Released by Buker, Inc.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Inception Is A Smash Hit Movie, But Is Lucid Dreaming A Fantasy Or A Real World Fact?
The hit movie Inception has struck a chord with people all over the world. Alysa Braceau, writing under the name Dreamshield and author of The Sorcerers Dream, reveals that there is more fact than fantasy in the storyline. Lucid dreaming and astral projection are real world phenomena and can be experienced by nearly anyone with the proper instruction and training
Most people are familiar with the work of Carlos Castaneda and his wildly popular works. The debate as to whether the experiences in his books are fact or fiction continues to this day. The recent smash hit movie, Inception, is a testament to the interest the subject of lucid dreaming holds for the public. Author Alysa Braceau gives us a glimpse into the very real world of lucid dreaming and astral projection. Her direct experiences with a modern day mystic, Running Deer, takes the work of Castaneda one step further. In her latest book, The Sorcerer’s Dream, she reveals the steps to mastering conscious dreaming and traveling to the unknown.
“This book,” stated Ms. Braceau, “is about my initiation into the sorcerer’s world and learning how to master the art of conscious dreaming. Shamans say the original purpose of the human being was to be a living dream weaver – a creator who experiences one's own dream. In the tradition of Carlos Castaneda, the naqual and sorcerer Running Deer taught me about the next stage which is termed ‘Monumental Beauty’. During this time I carefully recorded my experiences which led to the writing of The Sorcerer’s Dream.”
Ms. Braceau’s experience is unique, as she is a former journalist who was initiated into the world of shamanism, including lucid dreaming. Her journalism skills were put to good use in the penning of The Sorcerers Dream. The book covers everything: shamanism, dream analysis, lucid dreaming, astral projection, clairvoyance, visions, spiritual healing and even the dream interpretation. It is her direct experience with these subjects that sets The Sorcerer’s Dream apart from other books covering these subjects.
“The Sorcerer’s Dream,“ continued Ms. Braceau, “has become more than just a personal account. The interested reader is presented specific techniques to learn the art of conscious dreaming. Conscious dreaming opens up a whole new world of experience. If one can learn to dream consciously (dreaming while being aware that one is dreaming) one can control the dream events from within the dream. Using the techniques I describe in my book, anyone can achieve conscious dreaming in about 4 weeks.”
Ms. Braceau recently appeared on The Authors Show, radio version. Her interview can be heard by visiting www.TheAuthorsShow.com.
Ms. Braceau is available for media interview and can be contacted using the information below. More information, including a preview of the book, is available at her website at http://www.Dreamshield.nl. She can be contact by email at info@dreamshield.nl.
The Sorcerers Dream
Dreamshield
ISBN: 978-1-60910-156-5
Profile:
Author Alysa Braceau (Dreamshield) writes about her apprenticeship in the art of mastering conscious dreaming in her new release, The Sorcerer’s Dream. She also discusses techniques for conscious dreaming and traveling in the dreamtime and to receive information about healing. In the dreamtime, I also received my name Dreamshield.
A former journalist, she studied under the Indian mystic Running Deer. She has also presented courses and workshops in aura-reading, ThetaHealing and healing with gems.
Contact:
Alysa Braceau
Dreamshield
www.DreamShield.nl
info@dreamshield.nl
Monday, July 26, 2010
Author Ami Moore, The Chicago Dog Coach, Offers Tips To Help Heal Dogs Using Healing Energy
We need not look far for information on how our energy as dog owners can help heal our dog’s behavior problems. The question The Chicago Dog Coach, Ami Moore believes everyone needs to ask is: Are we really getting the full story on how our energy heals our dogs? If the mainstream media provides any clues, the answer is no.
[July 26 Chicago IL] It is a given that our energy can help heal our dogs behavior problems. Ami Moore, The Chicago Dog Coach, believes energy can heal much more than this.
“It’s time we separate fact from fiction," stated Ms. Moore, "and myths from truths. The real story here is here, right in the palm of your hand. Your thoughts and feelings are transmitted to your dog and can help immediately heal your dogs’ behavior problems. I teach my clients that dog massage is the best way to increase their dominance with their dog and to immediately boost their dog’s health."
At the recent Dog Day Afternoon luncheon and seminar sponsored by the Animal Ministry of the Chicago Bodhi Spiritual Center, The Chicago Dog Coach astounded the audience with her demonstration of dog-friendly healing tips and massage techniques. She offers the following tips regarding the benefits of therapeutic dog massage:
1. Calms the Dog
It has been proven by experts that dogs bark and make noise more when they are restless, tense, hyperactive or aggressive. A good massage therefore helps them relax and ultimately makes them quieter.
2. Reduces Pain and Inflammation
Just as humans feel a lot of relief to their aching muscles after a good massage, the same happens to our dogs. Extremely beneficial for very active dogs; and even for dogs that are couch potatoes.
3. Increases Immune System Function
Gentle massage triggers the chemicals that affect the dog’s hormonal system which brings down the level of stress hormones that weaken the immune system.
4. Improves Blood and Lymph Flow
It stimulates blood circulation and flow of lymph which then increases the amount of oxygen that reaches tissue and flushes out toxins and waste which increases overall health.
5. Decreases Pain
Massage instructs the brain to release pain-killing endorphins.
6. Reduces Stress
Dogs that are exposed to a routine of massage tend to be less aggressive, less hyper and less nervous as they become adults.
7. Decreases Healing Time From Injuries
Dogs have been treated effectively with a good massage, which restores restores mobility and flexibility.
8. Builds A Proper Alphatude Attitude in Dog and Owner
It helps to build trust between people and their dogs. It can increase awareness of subtle changes in a dog’s physical conditions that may be precursors to disease.
9. Heightens Concentration and Alertness
Helps increase the dog’s ability to concentrate on difficult tasks, improves the dog’s memory and sharpens intelligence.
10. Promotes Longevity
Routine massage will help dogs live longer and more productive lives. If the dog is geriatric, dog massage will help reduce pain and physical infirmity.
Ami Moore is widely recognized as one of America’s leading dog training masters. She has dovetailed her love of learning, her coaching skills and her love of dogs into the creation of a vibrant company that has enabled her to create harmony between homeowners and dogs in homes all over America. With over 20 years of experience in the field she invests a tremendous amount of time giving back to the community. As a dog trainer, personal coach and therapist, she assists non-profit organizations in creating and implementing therapy/service dog programs in schools, churches, community centers, prisons and other businesses.
"In my book, 'The Alphatude Attitude'", continued Ms. Moore, "I talk about how the human component, particularly the feelings of fear, anger and frustration, influence a dog's behavior. The human learning to control their emotions is an important part of this process. I always tell my clients that their dogs need leadership more than love. ‘Alphatude’ is the leadership attitude expressed in a way that the dog understands. Dogs don’t really understand abstractions like words or emotions. Dogs understand concrete communication: tone, body language and facial expression.”
Ami Moore has been featured in numerous industry publications, magazines and newspapers across the country. She writes as the Chicago Dog Training Expert for Examiner.com. She is available for interview and speaking engagements. She can be reached by email at chicagodogcoach@gmail.com. More information is available at the company’s website. The Alphatude Attitude is available at the AuthorHouse website listed below. She has been interviewed by a number of radio programs including The Authors Show and most recently on BBC Radio. Reviews of the book are available at KnitsAndReads.com and at ForewordReviews.com.
Profile:
Ami Moore, BS, COTA, CMT, CMVT, is a Credentialed Teacher and Adult Education Specialist, a Court Appointed Expert Witness for Dog Aggression, a Canine Behaviorist, a Nationally Certified Occupational Therapist, a WANT Institute Certified Personal Relationship Coach, a Native American Medicine Woman and Energetic Healer and is the author of Alphatude Attitude.
Ms. Moore has studied the role of the dog in modern life on five continents and in many different cultures which has given her an unique perspective on dog human relationships. She is a graduate of three highly rated dog training schools. She is skilled in three dog training methods: traditional training, clicker training and dog-friendly positive reinforcement electric collar training techniques. She has titled dogs in sports that require off-leash precision and reliability and has trained Service Dogs for adults and children with a wide variety of disabilities. Ms. Moore is a member of Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), The Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) and The National Institute of Canine Experts (NICE). Ms. Moore also writes as The Chicago Dog Training Expert at Examiner.com.
Contact:
The Chicago Dog Coach
Attn: A. Moore
910 W. Van Buren #242
Chicago IL 60606
888-364-4251
www.DogDoRight.com
chicagodogcoach@gmail.com
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Offers Tips On Child and Teen Obesity And Adolescent Eating Disorders
Dr. Holstein is a positive psychologist, educator and author of fiction books for teens and tweens. She believes teens and tweens can learn best through reading engaging and educational fictional accounts of others facing serious issues
Recent reports have noted that movie theaters are losing money as the result of being forced to change the seats in the cinemas from 19 inches wide to 21 inches wide. This is but a result of the problem of obesity our society must face. This problem is magnified for teens and tweens however, as it is during this time period that self image is formed. Many forms of education are offered our youth to attempt to educate and guide them during these formative years. Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein believes there is one form of such messages that can directly engage teens and tweens and help them like no other form can: educational fiction.
"Fiction writing," stated Dr. Holstein, "has given me, a positive psychologist and educator, a way of providing self-help information and support to girls, tweens, teens and the adults in their lives. There are so many topics to tackle: bullying, family dysfunction, relocation, crushes and of course body issues. In The Truth Series, the girl faces and handles many of these issues. It is in the second book, Secrets: You Tell Me Yours and I'll Tell You Mine...Maybe!, at the age of 13 she begins her own journey with how she perceives and handles her body. The girl is concerned that she is getting too heavy. Her frank diary entries make wonderful leaping off points for discussion. I also include questions at the end of the book for further thought. We have a national epidemic going on. Real obesity in children is one problem; the perception of being overweight is another. Either or both can lead to various forms of eating disorders."
As a psychologist and educator, Dr. Holstein is on the front lines of helping parents help children grow up strong, resilient, confident of their self-image and themselves. To this end, she offers the following tips:
1. Praise your children for their positive actions, behaviors and words. Make it clear that their response to life as a good citizen and a loving family member is much more important than their looks or body type.
2. Don't compare or judge people's looks or bodies. Rather point out a person's fine character trait or a good deed that a person has done. Your children are always listening to you and what you say, even if you think they are blocking you out! Your attitude very much influences how they will perceive others and themselves.
3. Show your children by your own eating habits, that you recognize the need for eating healthy foods. If you are out of control around certain foods and habits, what message is that sending to your kids?
4. Consider planting a small garden or learning more about the foods we eat with your children. This can be a fun activity like visiting a potato chip factory, or something more serious, like learning about the differences between organic farming and non-organic farming.
5. Cook up delicious meals, at least on occasion, and let the kids help. It can be fun to find recipes together and shop for the ingredients as a family outing. Praise them for their help and don't get caught up in the milk that spills or the egg that fell and cracked on the floor.
6. Enjoy exercising as a family. Going to the gym or doing a sport together can be wonderful. But simply putting on music and dancing around the house or in the kitchen can burn lots of calories and led to laughs, hugs and feeling connected as a family.
7. And of course, if you child is suddenly gaining or losing weight or showing any form of eating disorder, talk to a pediatrician immediately.
Dr. Barbara speaks regularly on radio programs around the country, and appears on television in New York and New Jersey. Her inspiring audio shows and podcasts can be found on the web, along with hundreds of her articles and stories. She has been a contributor to Heart and Soul, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Simple Pleasures, The Wall Street Journal, Time on line, and Family Circle Magazine. She can be reached using the information below or by email at drbarbara@enchantedself.com
Profile:
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally know Positive Psychologist is the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for increasing happiness. Dr. Holstein has been a school psychologist for over 25 years. She is in private practice in Long Branch, New Jersey with her husband, Dr. Russell M. Holstein.
Her pathfinder book ‘The Enchanted Self, A Positive Therapy’ was published in 1997 by Harwood Academic Publishers and is now in its second printing through Brunner-Routledge. Her second book ‘Recipes for Enchantment, The Secret Ingredient is YOU!’ has received rave reviews as a wonderful inspirational story book. ‘DELIGHT’, Dr. Holstein’s third book is available in two versions, paperback and a CD-rom that includes music, art, and Dr. Holstein’s voice.
Her book, ‘The Truth, (I’m a girl, I’m Smart and I Know Everything)’ is a first in positive psychology. It is a fiction book for girls, tweens and teens. Written by an 11 year old girl as a diary, Dr. Barbara has embedded within the story positive truths and concepts geared to help girls develop self-esteem and resiliency
Her second book in The Truth Series is Secrets: You Tell Me Yours and I’ll Tell You Mine…maybe!’ Now the girl is 13. She handles many adolescent issues, including a crush, moving, a death in the family, feeling fat and problems with girlfriends. Kids and parents have a book they can share and use as a sounding board for needed communication between the generations.
All books are available at the author’s websites below, online booksellers and stores nationwide.
Contact:
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
170 Morris Ave., Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
732-571-1200
www.enchantedself.com
www.thetruthforgirls.com
drbarbara@enchantedself.com
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Jennifer Swanson, Award Winning Author Of The Penny and Rio Series, Celebrates Third Release With Contest For Children
Jennifer Swanson’s award winning Penny and Rio early chapter book series features interactive books that lead to exceptional learning. The month of July 2010 marks the release of the third book in the series, Penny And Rio: The Diamond Collar Adventure. For this release she will team up with Ripple Reader, The Pawsitive Life, The Homeschool Handbook and DogFriendlyCompanies.com to offer a children's contest
The Penny And Rio series of books feature interactive childrens books that lead to exceptional learning. Penny and Rio: The Diamond Collar Adventure, the third book in the series will be released in July 2010. Jennifer Swanson, author of the award winning series, will be teaming up with Ripple Reader, The Pawsitive Life, The Homeschool Handbook and DogFriendlyCompanies.com to sponsor a contest for children.
The contest will run from August 1st to September 30th. Children will be invited to create their own bejeweled dog collar and to submit either a hand-drawing or a photograph of their creation.
Entries will be judged in three categories:
1) Most creative
2) Most colorful
3) Most beautiful
Three $50 giftcards to Barnes and Noble.com will be given to first place winner. Additional prizes to be given by drawing include:
1 of 20 free e-books of the Penny and Rio series from Ripple Reader (www.RippleReader.com)
One $20 giftcard to www.alldogsbigandsmall.com
Two complete autographed sets of the Penny and Rio 3-book series
Three autographed copies of Penny and Rio: The Diamond Collar Adventure
Winning drawings will be published in The Homeschool Handbook (www.thehomeschoolhandbook.com), The Pawstive Life (www.thepawsitivelife.com) and on www.dogfriendlycompanies.com
"I am thrilled," stated Ms. Swanson, "to announce the release of the third book in the Penny and Rio series. This exciting adventure will have kids digging, sniffing and jumping through obstacles right along with the canine detectives as they clear the hurdles to complete this adventure on time. The suspenseful ending will throw children a loop as the dogs use their heads to solve the problem like never before. I hope all the kids will enjoy the further adventures of this series that keeps my wonderful pets, Penny and Rio, near and dear to my heart."
Penny And Rio: The Diamond Collar Mystery will be released July 25th by Mirror Publishing. The book will be available on Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble.com and at the authors website at www.PennyAndRio.com
The first two books in the series were recently released in Thailand. Penny and Rio: The Mysterious Backyard Meeting and Penny and Rio: The Locked Doghouse Mystery have been translated to Thai for marketing and distribution to the children of Thailand. The series is also being distributed in France by Mariposa Press.
Ms. Swanson’s books have won numerous industry awards. Both of her previous books, Penny and Rio: The Mysterious Backyard Meeting, and Penny and Rio: The Locked Doghouse Mystery, have won a Mom’s Choice Silver Awards for Juvenile Fiction – Early Reader. The Mom’s Choice Awards esteemed panel of judges includes educators, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others. They have both been awarded The Dove Foundation’s Family-Approved Seal.
In addition to writing books about dogs, Jennifer is committed to helping animals. She firmly believes in adopting dogs, and has taught her children the same values. In support of this goal, Jennifer donates a portion of her proceeds to a local Jacksonville pet rescue organization, G.R.E.A.T Rescue. The organization rescues and rehabilitates golden retrievers and places them in their new and forever homes. Jennifer has also recently teamed with Pawsitive Pets, a local organization that takes dogs into schools to help children learn to read.
"I hope my books," continued Ms. Swanson, "will inspire children to think creatively and perhaps better understand the canine world. Maybe when they see their dogs sniffing and digging next time, they will wonder if they have dog detectives of their own."
For more information about the third release visit www.PennyAndRio.com. For information about the contest and to enter, please visit www.pennyandrio.com/contest
Ms. Swanson is available for interview and can be reached using the information below or by email at PennyAndRio@yahoo.com. More information is available at her website at www.PennyAndRio.com. Her books are available Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, IndiePendent Books and at her website.
Profile:
Jennifer Swanson has been writing since the age of 5. A 1990 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Jennifer pursued her other love of science and became a prep school chemistry teacher. Her Navy career took her to Norfolk, VA where she was stationed with her husband, Jon.
Her life changed forever when they adopted Penny, their first dog. Penny was a wonderful addition to their family and less than a year later, they adopted Rio, her best pal. Jennifer kept writing during the next several years as she raised three children, supported her naval officer husband and taught both part and full time.
Today Ms. Swanson continues to work on the Penny and Rio series and recently received her Masters in Education. Jennifer is employed as a middle school science instructor for John Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth.
Jennifer is an active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers. She regularly attends the Florida branch of SCBWI’s conferences in Orlando and Miami. She is also a member of the Florida Writer’s Association.
Contact:
Jennifer Swanson
13780 Harbor Creek Place
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: 904-992-6955
Web: www.PennyAndRio.com
Email: PennyAndRio@yahoo.com
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Wars, Oil Spills, Terrorism and Political Unrest: Do These Signal The End Of The World or The Beginning Of A New World?
Wars around the globe, ecological disasters, terrorism, poverty and political upheavals—all of these could signal that the doomsday predictions may be correct: 2012 may be the end of the world as we know it. But for Nancy Seifer and Martin Vieweg, co-authors of When The Soul Awakens, these could also be the birth pains of a new world—a world in which the soul of humanity awakens and creates a new world rooted firmly in spirituality
Philosophers have pointed out that any extreme condition tends to evoke its opposite. This leads to a state of chaos until a new level of order is attained. We need only to look at the world around us to see that the world is in an extreme state of chaos. This is a temporary state, in the opinion of Nancy Seifer, co-author of When The Soul Awakens: The Path To Spiritual Evolution And A New World Order. This chaos will eventually bring humanity to the realization that the greatest threat we face is actually spiritual impoverishment.
“The growing violence, alienation and despair of these times are fostering a spiritual awakening of global proportions. Millions of people are beginning to realize that all of life is interconnected and that as human beings we share the same destiny. This is the best news of our times. People throughout the world are adopting the new perspectives and values that hold the keys to solving global problems.”
Based on modern esoteric teachings known as the Ageless Wisdom, “When The Soul Awakens” was written for people who are awakening spiritually and want to learn about the nature of the soul, the higher self, and the evolution of consciousness. It focuses on this turning-point in human evolution when millions of people are awakening to higher truth and exploring the journey of transformation.
While many people around the world have come to view this period as “the end-time,” Ms. Seifer and her co-author, Martin Vieweg, focus on the current global crises as the birth pangs of a new era that will unfold beyond 2012. In their view, the rising tide of human suffering that has swept the planet since the start of this millennium has sparked an expansion of spiritual awareness among people everywhere.
“The spiritual awakening underway has become especially visible on the Internet—in the social media and on countless websites. A gathering wave of individuals share the awareness that we are about to take a ‘quantum leap’ in consciousness that will forever change our reality.”
Ms. Seifer and Mr. Vieweg were recently awarded a Silver Medal in the 2010 Nautilus Book Awards for “When The Soul Awakens,” placing them in the ranks of previous Nautilus award-winners such as Deepak Chopra, Eckhart Tolle, Carolyn Myss, and many others who have contributed to the universal stream of contemporary spirituality.
Rolland G. Smith, Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist, called "When the Soul Awakens“ ‘the definitive work of research, eloquence and skillful attunement to the subject at hand.’ John L. Petersen, world-renowned futurist, called it ‘a wonderfully written tapestry that not only illuminates the past, but also shines a bright light on what is on the horizon.’ He added, ‘This is a very special, extraordinarily valuable volume for anyone who wants to actively participate in the biggest event in our history.’
Seifer and her co-author Martin Vieweg are available for interview and can be reached using the information below or by email at booksatgwp@verizon.net. More information is available at their website at www.whenthesoulawakens.org. When The Soul Awakens is available wherever books are sold—online and in bookstores everywhere.
Gathering Wave Press
Nancy Seifer and Martin Vieweg
When The Soul Awakens: The Path To Spiritual Evolution And A New World Era
ISBN: 978-0-9820047-0-8
Profile:
Nancy Seifer and Martin Vieweg have been studying and practicing the principles of the Ageless Wisdom for over thirty years. This book represents the harvest of their transformative journeys.
Nancy Seifer was an idealist and activist early in life, before finding her way to the spiritual path. During the 1960s, she was a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa, a staff member at the African-American Institute in New York City, and an aide for ethnic affairs to New York City Mayor John V. Lindsay. In the 70s she directed a program on women and diversity at the Institute on American Pluralism, where she wrote numerous articles, papers, and chapters for anthologies. Her writings on American working-class women include a monograph (Absent From the Majority,1973) and a book (Nobody Speaks for Me!, 1976) that are still in use at colleges and universities.
In the late 70s, Nancy embarked on a quest for spiritual truth that led her to the ageless wisdom teachings, and to involvement in several visionary endeavors. While directing the Center for Peace through Culture, she travelled to the Soviet Union in 1986—a trip that sparked a decade-long immersion in post-Soviet Russia as spirituality was reemerging there. After writing Russian Odyssey (2003), a spiritual memoir born of that experience, she began work on When the Soul Awakens in an effort to make esoteric wisdom more accessible to a growing body of seekers.
Martin Vieweg has been a student, writer, and lecturer within the esoteric community for over three decades. Early in life he pursued a wide range of spiritual teachings and practices—from Ernest Holmes’ “Science of Mind” to Edgar Cayce’s “Search for God.” While working at the Association for Research and Enlightenment in Virginia Beach he lectured on reincarnation, dream study, and extra-sensory perception. In the mid-70s he enrolled in a program for esoteric training at the Lucis Trust, publisher of the Alice Bailey books. He later joined the headquarters staff of the Trust in New York City, serving as co-director of a global meditation project and frequent lecturer. More recently, Martin served for many years as Director of Data Management for the United Negro College Fund in northern Virginia, where he and his wife, Nancy, coauthored When the Soul Awakens.
Contact:
Gathering Wave Press
PO Box 2185
Reston VA 20190
Web: www.WhenTheSoulAwakens.org
Email: booksatgwp@verizon.net
Monday, July 12, 2010
Steven Kessler, Publisher And Editor-in-Chief Of Nopoli Network News (NNN) And Its Political News Website NoPoli.org Posts Open Letter To Obama
Kessler’s open letter invites President Obama to meet to discuss concerns regarding his performance to date. Kessler believes his letter represents the concerns of tens of millions of tax-paying American citizens and that those citizens deserve a response
Observing that President Obama spoke out against inappropriate political criticism in his recent University of Michigan commencement address, and after observing that he has been a registered Democrat for almost 50 years, and voted for President Obama in his presidential bid, Kessler goes on—in the politest of terms—to share his disappointment in the President’s performance to date.
Analogizing to the July 30, 2009 occasion when the President had black professor and white cop racial profiling disputants over to the White House to pursue their differences over a few beers, Kessler now invites the President to sit down with Kessler “at your place or mine” to discuss the concerns set forth in Kessler’s open letter to the President—which NNN’s board of editors believes represents the views of tens of millions Americans today.
“We voted for you,” Kessler stated in his letter, “because you promised ‘change.’ And ‘change’ was needed. We voted for you to be the leader of a new dawn. We took you at your word. We believed you. We wanted to believe you. So far, what we have received is just same ‘ol, same ‘ol political rhetoric and sound bites. No change there whatsoever.”
“‘We the people’ have respectfully reached out to the President in good faith,” stated Mr. Kessler, “we deserve a meeting with the President if he wants to be our genuine leader.”
Kessler even offers to bring the beer regardless of where the sit down is held. Will President Obama respond in kind—or at all—to this tasteful and good spirited outreach by this self-appointed representative of “we the people”?
For more information or to view the open letter, visit The National Organization For Political Integrity at http://www.nopoli.org. Questions may be addressed to SteveKessler@NoPoli.org.
NoPoli Network News (NNN) is the communications channel of The National Organization For Political Integrity (NoPoli). NoPoli will be sponsoring the first ever Social Media People’s Court, created to ‘indict’ politicians and put them on ‘trial’ through popular vote of ‘we the people’.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
James J. Valko, Author Of The Find, To Appear On The Authors Show on July 14, 2010
Valko’s thriller mystery novel combines romance, quantum physics, ancient civilizations, ancient artifacts and adventure in one sweeping saga
James J. Valko, author of The Find, will appear on The Authors Show radio version on July 14, 2010 to discuss his latest book. The Find, a saga written in the mystery thriller genre, combines romance, quantum physics, ancient civilizations, long lost artifacts and heart pounding adventure. The book has been referenced as “‘The Da Vinci Code’ meets ‘Indiana Jones’”, “James Bond meets Lara Croft” and “Alduous Huxley meets Quentin Tarentino”.
Jesus, Buddha and Einstein all said it in different ways: Each said that reality is an illusion created by our thoughts—and that each of us possesses the power to mold reality with our minds.
In The Find, archeologists discover time capsules buried deep within the Grand Canyon left behind by a highly advanced civilization that lived on earth millions of years ago. In the wake of their demise, the “ancients” had buried their cherished spiritual secrets for a future race to find. They knew that earth’s next planetary civilization would perish unless they could harness the full mystic power of their minds.
We are that next civilization.
“Today,” stated Mr. Valko, “mankind is at a crossroads. In one direction is the potential for the greatest age of spiritual enlightenment and freedom the world has ever known. In the other direction is a world dominated by oppressive secret societies that seek population control by manipulating planetary trends through clandestine operations. Which path will we take? That remains to be seen. I wrote this book because there are forces at work in the world to create a one world government under the secret control of world bankers. The ultimate solution is spiritual in nature, not religious, but man's understanding of himself. If enough people understand the true nature of who they are, and what we are, they cannot be enslaved."
Although The Find is a work of fiction, it is steeped in the science of quantum physics, and, on the other hand, it exposes a societal “master plan” that many scholars believe is as real as the stars in the sky. The secrets The Find holds could change the course of mankind forever.
"I believe readers will enjoy this book,” Mr. Valko continued, “because, though it is fiction, it has to do with real events that are taking place in the world now. Spiritual secrets are revealed to the reader by means of a machine that an ancient civilization left behind on earth. The reader will experience a different look at reality that might just be the ultimate truth behind all of life. It's pure escapism, but is rooted in fact."
Mr. Valko will be appearing on The Authors Show Radio on July 14, 2010 at www.TheAuthorsShow.com. He is available for interview and can be reached using the information below or by email at jjv@jamesjvalko.com. More information is available at Mr. Valko’s website at www.JamesJValko.com. The Find is available at Mr. Valko’s website and at most online book sellers.
Profile:
James J Valko is a writer, author, philosopher, copywriter, musician and businessman.
Born in Evanston Ill, James worked as a free lance advertising copywriter and TV commercial producer for many years. In 2006 he started NuLean Inc., a company that manufactures and distributes a natural detoxification cleanse. Jim helped co-develop the NuLean products to allow people to gain control of their lives and become healthier by naturally cleansing toxins out of their body.
Still intrigued with the "big questions" about life, James wrote his first novel, The Find, to address those questions. The Find is a work of fiction that mixes romance, philosophy, quantum physics and adventure. James lives in Clearwater, Florida and is presently finishing his second novel, Ironwood, a love story.
Contact:
James J Valko
411 Cleveland St. Ste. 229
Clearwater, Fl. 33755
727-460-3482
www.JamesJValko.com
jjv@jamesjvalko.com
Friday, July 9, 2010
NoPoli Network News (NNN) Announces Social Media Peoples Court: Puts ‘Indicted’ Politicians On ‘Trial’
At NoPoli.org, NoPoli Network News (NNN) allows members of the public to ‘indict’ and ‘prosecute’ political figures. ‘We the people’ can then vote to ‘convict’ or ‘acquit’. Potential defendants include Nancy Pelosi, Barack Obama, Harry Reid, Ben Nelson, Barney Frank, Sarah Palin, Meg Whitman, Joe Barton, David Vitter and Joe Wilson
NoPoli Network News (NNN) the communications channel of The National Organization For Political Integrity, will be sponsoring the first ever Social Media People’s Court, created to ‘indict’ politicians across the country and put them on ‘trial’ through popular vote of ‘we the people’. After indictments have been handed down, members of the public may vote to convict or acquit the political figure as they see fit. Potential defendants include Nancy Pelosi, Barack Obama, Harry Reid, Ben Nelson, Barney Frank, Sarah Palin, Meg Whitman, Joe Barton, David Vitter and Joe Wilson
“It is a fact,” stated NNN Publisher and Editor in Chief Steve Kessler, “that many Americans are completely fed up with politics and politicians in general. Many feel powerless and have come to realize that public figures often consider themselves to be completely above the law. Greed, corruption and mutual back-washing have become the norm. Voting in this environment has come to be seen by many as ‘choosing the lesser of two evils.’ However, in today’s Internet culture, social media has proven itself to be a powerful political force in its own right, at last allowing the voice of the public to be heard. We intend to allow those voices to be heard, and heard loudly.”
Recent events, ranging from reporting of the political upheaval in Iran, to the Tea Party Movement, to tens of millions of Americans voting for their favorite singers and dancers on American Idol and Dancing With The Stars, have proven that the public has the ability to not only take back political power, but also to make or break the careers of budding rock stars, corrupt political figures and self serving corporate interests. This is starting to happen regardless of government intervention, the dictates of Wall Street lobbyists and political propaganda.
NoPoli.org will initially present ten political figures as candidates for indictment. Others may be suggested by members of the public. Indictments will be handed down based on public voting. Political figures who are indicted will then be tried by the public in a mock trial format. Guilty or not guilty verdicts will also be based on votes submitted by the public at the NNN’s website, http://www.NoPoli.org/peoplescourt. Each politician will be notified of their indictment and the subsequent findings of the ‘we the people’ ‘jury.'
“We are announcing this today on YouTube,” continued Kessler, “and a number of other high profile video sites. We will also be putting the word out through numerous social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook and many others. We encourage everyone who desires to be a part of ‘taking back America’ to join us. It’s time to tell our political figures that our voices not only matter – but they are the only voices that should matter, regardless of what our politicians have come to think.”
For additional people’s court insight, visit http://www.nopoli.org/peoplescourt/videos. For still more information and to cast your vote for indictment of your least favorite political figure, and to then vote him or her guilty or innocent, visit The National Organization For Political Integrity at http://www.nopoli.org/peoplescourt. Questions may be addressed to SteveKessler@NoPoli.org.
Contact:
National Organization For Political Integrity
NoPoli News Network (NNN)
Steve Kessler, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief
www.NoPoli.org
SteveKessler@NoPoli.org
Local Author And Attorney Ronald S. Barak Releases Legal and Political Thriller, A Season For Redemption
Written in the tradition of authors such as John Grisham, A Season For Redemption is a riveting legal and political thriller with a plot ripped from today’s headlines. Murder, mayhem, political corruption, a broken and corrupt political system, politics, ethics gone awry, intrigue and mystery all find a place in a book that can only be said to be eerily plausible
Ronald S. Barak announced today the release of his new novel, A Season For Redemption. Barak’s storyline manages to deftly blur the lines between fantasy and reality. The book is a legal and political thriller that features the murder of prominent politicians, a broken, corrupt political system, prevailing shady ethics, intrigue and mystery, all wrapped within a framework that is so realistic as to appear to be taken directly from today’s headlines – or perhaps from tomorrow’s.
“I’m an avid reader, but dislike books that take too long to get started, bog down along the way or fail to deliver at the finish,” stated Mr. Barak. "I enjoyed writing A Season for Redemption because I enjoyed reading it.”
Barak’s work has been referred to as a blend of John Grisham, Dan Brown or Agatha Christie and Jerry Seinfeld, Ray Romano, Jon Stewart or Dave Barry. Though Barak’s plotlines are intense, gripping and engaging, his wry sense of humor always manages to peek through the dense cover of the intrigue and mystery.
The murder of three highly visible politicians causes a panic on Capitol Hill. Many believe the corrupt politicians had it coming. When businessman Cliff Norman is arrested, Washington DC breathes a sigh of relief. However, Detective Frank Lotello suspects Norman's involvement is but the tip of the iceberg. During his relentless Columbo like investigation, as the murder trial presided over by wily veteran trial judge Arnold Lambert threatens to tear apart the very fabric of the country, Lotello turns up surprising links deep within the White House and Judge Lambert wrestles with the question of whether the murder of corrupt political leaders can actually be defended on the grounds of justifiable homicide? Lotello races to uncover the truth of this remarkable case before the jury reaches a verdict that may alter the course of U.S. history forever.
“I’m as apolitical as they come,” said Barak, “but no responsible, caring American today can help but be totally dismayed by the widespread abuse of trust on the part of our political leaders on both sides of the aisle. Crafting this piece of fiction, I’ve had to race at full speed just to keep up with, let alone stay ahead of, the hard to believe stories being written on a daily basis by those who dare to call themselves our representatives."
A Season For Redemption
Ronald S. Barak
Ganderhouse Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-9827590-1-1
Profile:
Ronald S. Barak is the author of several prior legal publications and an Order of the Coif Law Review Editor. He graduated from the University of Southern California Law School and has practiced commercial law, mediation and arbitration for some 40 plus years. Ron resides in Pacific Palisades, California with his wife, Barbie, their cat, Maccabee, their dog, Ryder, and his golf clubs, where he is hard at work on his law practice, his next novel and his golf game, not necessarily in that order.
Mr. Barak is available for interview and can be reached using the information below, or by email at rbarak@rsb-law.com. Recent interviews can be viewed at RonaldSBarak.com/Interviews. A Season For Redemption is available in hardcopy, paperback, digital format, including Kindle and iBooks, and can be purchased on all customary online bookstores, including Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Kindle.com and iTunes.com.
Additional information is available at: RonaldSBarak.com, ASeasonForRedemption.com and RSB-Law.com.
Contact:
Ronald S. Barak
www.RonaldSBarak.com
www.ASeasonForRedemption.com
rbarak@RSB-Law.com
First Ever Social Media Peoples Court To ‘Indict’ Politicians, Put Them On ‘Trial’ At NoPoli.org Through Popular Vote of ‘We The People'
At NoPoli.org, NoPoli Network News (NNN) allows members of the public to vote to ‘convict’ or ‘acquit.’ Potential defendants include Nancy Pelosi, Barack Obama, Harry Reid, Ben Nelson, Barney Frank, Sarah Palin, Meg Whitman, Joe Barton, David Vitter and Joe Wilson
NoPoli Network News (NNN), the communications channel of The National Organization For Political Integrity, will be sponsoring the first ever Social Media People’s Court, created to ‘indict’ politicians across the country and put them on ‘trial’ through popular vote of ‘we the people’. After indictments have been handed down, members of the public will be able vote to convict or acquit the political figure. Potential defendants include Nancy Pelosi, Barack Obama, Harry Reid, Ben Nelson, Barney Frank, Sarah Palin, Meg Whitman, Joe Barton, David Vitter and Joe Wilson.
It is a fact that many Americans are fed up with politics and politicians in general. Many feel powerless and have come to realize that public figures often consider themselves to be above the law. However, in today’s Internet culture, social media has proven itself to be a powerful political force in its own right. Recent events, ranging from reporting of the political upheaval in Iran, to tens of millions of Americans voting for their favorite singers and dancers on American Idol and Dancing With The Stars, have proven that the public has the ability to take back social power, if not political power. Popular vote can make or break the careers of budding rock stars as well as political figures. This happens regardless of government intervention, the dictates of Wall Street lobbyists or political propaganda.
NoPoli.org will present ten political figures as candidates for indictment. Indictments will be handed down based on public popular votes. Political figures who are indicted will then be tried by the public in a mock trial format. Guilty or not guilty verdicts will also be based on votes submitted by the public at the NNN website, http://www.NoPoli.org/peoplescourt.
In addition to shining some light on well deserving political figures, and in addition to its full time, regular staff bloggers, NoPoli.org will regularly feature well known business, political and media personalities as guest bloggers. This month’s guest blogger is Lod Cook who served for many years as Chairman and CEO of ARCO, under whose leadership ARCO was widely recognized as one of the most successful corporations in all of America, and who was seated on too many philanthropic and corporate boards to name. NNN describes Mr. Cook as “philanthropist supreme,” “leader by deeds rather than words” and “advisor to the Presidents.” Mr. Cook has served as a trustee of the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation and as a director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation. NoPoli.org is proud to count Lod Cook among its most cherished friends and supporters.
For additional people’s court insight, visit http://www.nopoli.org/peoplescourt/videos . For still more information and to cast your vote for indictment of your least favorite political figure, and to then vote him or her guilty or innocent, visit The National Organization For Political Integrity at http://www.nopoli.org/peoplescourt. Questions may be addressed to NNN Publisher and Editor In Chief Steve Kessler at SteveKessler@NoPoli.org.
Contact:
National Organization For Political Integrity
NoPoli News Network (NNN)
Steve Kessler, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief
www.NoPoli.org
SteveKessler@NoPoli.org
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Offers Tips To Ease The Anguish For Teen And Tween Victims of Cyberbullying
The recent New York Times article, ‘Online Bullies Pull Schools Into the Fray’, outlined the modern day problems teens and tweens face in the today’s online culture. Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, author of The Truth, (I’m A Girl, I’m Smart and I Know Everything) offers tips for parents to help combat cyberbullying
The explosive growth of cell phones, computers and online social sites have created a modern day problem that parents of teens and tweens must face and hopefully overcome – cyberbullying.
Remember when a tiny note rolled up and passed along in class could be devastating? Or someone changing tables in the cafeteria as you sat down could be a message that hurt for months? These sorts of events were awful and children were known to cry themselves to sleep over such innocent slights and hurts.
“Just magnify that by 1000,” stated Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, “and you get closer to what today's kids have to deal with. The New York Times article brilliantly outlines the typical nightmares that many kids of today face and also the difficulties that schools have in curbing much of it. After all, schools of today, just as 30 years ago, can't control what happens after school or on the weekend. As a psychologist and school psychologist I take very seriously what is happening to today's kids. Parents and schools need to respond and act, not just react.”
Parents are, as always, on the front line of the child’s development. This means parents must:
* Make themselves available to the child at meals, in the car, in the evening when possible, and on the weekends.
* Not use cell phones, phones, or computers when the child is expecting and may need connection, help, advice or simply love. Research shows that kids don't like it when their parents are only giving them partial concentration.
* Refuse to talk on a cell in the car when the child is in the car. They should also refuse to bring any phone to the dinner table, and not answer the phone during mealtime, except during emergencies.
* Make certain to have meals with the child at least three nights a week.
* Plan weekend time as a family. During that time, whether a picnic or a visit to a relative, set aside only brief times when anyone uses technology.
In the NYT article, Maeve Cannon, a 14-year-old eighth grader advising younger people how to avoid bullying, was quoted as saying, "If you're under 13, you shouldn't even be on Facebook." Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein agrees 100% with Maeve and would even take the advice further.
"If you child is under 13,” she stated, “he or she should be so tired at night from school work, hobbies, studying an instrument or taking a sport, helping with chores, socializing with family and friends, that the very thought of lifting a finger to talk on a keyboard, without the human input of a smile or a grimace, just wouldn't make sense!"
She further states: "Bullying is often the outgrowth of excess emotions and energies that are not more wholesomely directed. Feelings and thoughts can run amuck in anyone, particularly youngsters already experiencing so many emotional and bodily changes, when they are not challenged, encouraged and taught how to make good use of their time."
Dr. Barbara speaks regularly on radio programs around the country, and appears on television in New York and New Jersey. Her inspiring audio shows and podcasts can be found on the web, along with hundreds of her articles and stories. She has been a contributor to Heart and Soul, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Simple Pleasures, The Wall Street Journal, Time on line, and Family Circle Magazine. She can be reached using the information below or by email at drbarbara@enchantedself.com
Profile:
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally know Positive Psychologist is the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for increasing happiness. Dr. Holstein has been a school psychologist for over 25 years. She is in private practice in Long Branch, New Jersey with her husband, Dr. Russell M. Holstein.
Her pathfinder book ‘The Enchanted Self, A Positive Therapy’ was published in 1997 by Harwood Academic Publishers and is now in its second printing through Brunner-Routledge. Her second book ‘Recipes for Enchantment, The Secret Ingredient is YOU!’ has received rave reviews as a wonderful inspirational story book. ‘DELIGHT’, Dr. Holstein’s third book is available in two versions, paperback and a CD-rom that includes music, art, and Dr. Holstein’s voice.
Her book, ‘The Truth, (I’m a girl, I’m Smart and I Know Everything)’ is a first in positive psychology. It is a fiction book for girls, tweens and teens. Written by an 11 year old girl as a diary, Dr. Barbara has embedded within the story positive truths and concepts geared to help girls develop self-esteem and resiliency
Her second book in The Truth Series is Secrets: You Tell Me Yours and I’ll Tell You Mine…maybe!’ Now the girl is 13. She handles many adolescent issues, including a crush, moving, a death in the family, feeling fat and problems with girlfriends. Kids and parents have a book they can share and use as a sounding board for needed communication between the generations.
All books are available at the author’s websites below, online booksellers and stores nationwide.
Contact:
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
170 Morris Ave., Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
732-571-1200
www.enchantedself.com
www.thetruthforgirls.com
drbarbara@enchantedself.com
Monday, July 5, 2010
Lean Purchasing Program By Buker, Inc. Reduces Inventory by 50%
The Buker, Inc. organization, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois is an international management education and consulting firm that works with manufacturing and distribution companies
The Lean Purchasing Program, developed by Buker, Inc., is designed to reduce purchased material inventory by 50%. The Lean Purchasing initiative is a step-by-step program that analyzes a manufacturing company’s procurement processes to move to Kanban pull and consignment for a World Class program model. Buker, Inc. develops a detailed Lean Purchasing implementation plan and provides ongoing assistance to achieve improved supply delivery and inventory reduction targets.
Michael Tincher, President of Buker, Inc., stated, “The Lean Purchasing Program we are offering is a World Class procurement approach developed over the last ten years working with our Best in Class clients. The Lean Purchasing effort has reduced inventory 40-50% in each client environment the program as been implemented in.”
The Buker organization, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is an international management education and consulting firm that works with manufacturing and distribution companies. Since 1979 Buker, Inc. has worked with the best manufacturing and distribution enterprises in the areas of Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Six Sigma. Past and current clients include Rust-Oleum Corporation, Siemens Building Technologies, YKK-AP America, Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific, PerkinElmer, Highway Technologies, Inc., Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Company and many others.
For more information go to the Buker, Inc. website, www.BUKER.com for free assistance to manufacturing questions (Ask The Expert) and free downloads of whitepapers on Lean Manufacturing, Enterprise Resource Planning and other World Class Manufacturing topics.
Contact:
Michael Tincher, President
Buker, Inc.
800 Main St.
Antioch IL 60002
www.buker.com
847-395-3050
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