"Naturally the common people don't want war: Neither in Russia, nor in England, nor for that matter in Germany. That is understood. But, after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country." - Hermann Wilhelm Göring
Sleep so that your back is in a neutral position. The neutral position keeps the back in its natural three front-to-back curves that give the spine an “S” shape.
Use a rolled towel to support your lower back or place a pillow under your knees when sleeping on your back.
Place a pillow between your knees when sleeping on your side.
To rise from bed:
Roll onto your side and bend both knees.
Drop your feet over the side of the bed as you push with both arms to sit up.
Slide to the edge of the bed and position your feet under your buttocks.
Stand up, keeping your back in the neutral position.
The spiritual effects of a substance in “sacred mushrooms” can last more than a year, Johns Hopkins researchers claim.
The scientists said their investigations may lead to new ways to help people with conditions such as cancer, depression and drug dependence.
In a previous study, the researchers gave psilocybin to 36 healthy, well-educated volunteers with active spiritual lives. After taking the substance under controlled conditions, 60 percent of the participants reported have a “full mystical experience.”
When the researchers checked with the volunteers 14 months later, the same percentage said taking psilocybin increased their sense of well-being or life satisfaction.
“Most of the volunteers looked back on their experience up to 14 months later and rated it as the most, or one of the five most, personally meaningful and spiritually significant of their lives,” lead investigator Roland Griffiths, a professor in the departments of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and neuroscience, said in a prepared statement.
The study was published in the current issue of the Journal of Psychopharmacology.
“This is truly remarkable finding, “Griffiths said. “Rarely in psychological research do we see such persistently positive reports from a single event in the laboratory. This gives credence to claims that the mystical-type experiences some people have during hallucinogen sessions may help patients suffering from cancer-related anxiety or depression, and may serve as a potential treatment for drug dependence. We’re eager to move ahead with that research.”
He noted that while some of the volunteers “reported strong fear or anxiety for a portion of their day-long psilocybin sessions, none reported any lingering harmful effects, and we didn’t observe any clinical evidence of harm.”
However, if hallucinogens are used in poorly supervised settings, the possible fear or anxiety responses could lead to harmful behaviors, Griffiths warned.
Wait! Before you blow this video off as another “trying to make a come back” joint, try listening to it with an open mind. You might actually like it. You remember Kid? Ya know, from Kid N Play.. he’s on Vh1 Soul with his new joint, “Why don’t you stay?” Check it out….
I recently got poison ivy from doing someone else’s garden so I thought I’d share some prevention methods.
How do you get poison ivy?
From touching it, or touching something that has touched it, like your clothes or your dog. You normally get it from touching the leaves, but yanking the vine out by the roots - even in winter - will give you a wicked rash.
Using a weedeater to remove poison ivy will result in spraying your legs with poison ivy. If you are bare-legged and get scratches while splattered with sap from poison ivy, you may be headed to the emergency room. Read the rest of this entry »
Ready for some heartfelt neo-soul goodness? Check this guy out…
Blessed with roughhewn, down-home vocals that hark back to when rhythm and blues repped for both those components, influences ranging from hip-hop to gospel and songs that are nakedly emotional and truthful, Noel Gourdin states his case on his refreshingly heartfelt debut CD. Featuring production from Kay Gee (Jaheim/Zhané), Raphael Saadiq (D’Angelo/Angie Stone), Mike City (Brandy/Sunshine Anderson), Dre & Vidal (Jill Scott), Butta (Usher), Eddie F (Heavy D), RLES and Trackaddix, Noel’s debut release is soul at its best. Speaking to the vibe he offers, Noel divulges, “It’s about the emotions of the average man. My intention is putting my feelings on the track and leaving everything I’ve got in the recording booth. I want people to think; this is a man that you can feel. That you can slow dance with, have a drink with and cry with. It’s real music that affects your life.”
The original is a reason why black people have been set back a few years. It also makes me wanna take public transportation just so I can witness bullshit like this. Respect the old folks.. you’ll be old one day. And her voice is like fingernails on a chalkboard.
