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Arts & Entertainment ........................... 36 & 37 Astrology ........................................................ 40 Awareness .................................................24-30 The Billboard .................................................... 2 Thriving Business ........................................4-5 Compassion Flower Resource Guide ...... 41-43 Dining Delights .............................................. 31 Essential Living Guide ............. 12,13,26,27,29 Fitness & Sports ............................................ 14 Green Business Directory ............................ 33

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Healthy Appearance ....................................... 16 Healthy Planet ............................................ 32-35 Lively Letters .................................................. 34 Martial Arts...................................................... 14 Massage / Bodywork ...................................... 12 Movies ............................................................. 37 Music .............................................................. 37 Parenting, Kids & Education ......................... 18 Pet / Animal Health .......................................... 19 Radiation Protection ........................Will Return Rave Reviews ................................................... 20 Theme - Earth Day ...................................... 22-23 Spirit ..................................................................39 Travel & Fun ......................................Will Return Wonderful Women ........................................... 17 Yoga .................................................................. 13 The Connection Magazine is for educational purposes only. We do not necessarily recommend the specific remedies, exercises, treatments or activities, etc. summarized. Please consult with your personal health care provider to find out what is appropriate for you. Entire Contents © The Connection Magazine

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And people who think it is are being betrayed. There are several ways to show this, but perhaps the most important way is to sketch in the effects of the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership), which Obama is fully supporting and fronting for and defending. He wants Congressional approval for the TPP this year. As Public Citizen (also know as tradewatch.org) reveals: “The TPP is a massive, controversial ‘free trade’ agreement currently being pushed by big corporations and negotiated behind closed doors by officials from the United States and 11 other countries – Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam [and probably later, China will sign on]. “…And U.S. TPP negotiators literally used the 2011 Korea FTA [Free Trade Agreement] – under which [US] exports have fallen and [US] trade deficits have surged [and 85,000 US jobs have been lost] – as the template for the TPP. “…We only know about the TPP’s threats thanks to leaks – the public is not allowed to see the draft TPP text. Even members of Congress, after being denied the text for years, are now only provided limited access. Meanwhile, more than 500 official corporate ‘trade advisors’ have special access. The TPP has been under negotiation for six years, and the Obama administration wants to sign the deal this year…” Yes, secret deal. The public is not permitted to see what is in it. We only know some of what’s in it because

of several partial leaks. Obama wants Congress to fasttrack the TPP with a strict up or down vote: no amendments permitted; no filibustering; the final vote must take place within 90 days of the TPP’s introduction on the floor of Congress; no Committee vetting first.

This is your transparent President.

From what we can glean about the TPP so far, these will be some of its effects (consider how each effect can impact employment in the United States): Offshoring more US jobs; inviting more corporate pollution; importing more foods (unsafe, incompletely unlabeled); outlawing restrictions on GMO foods while expanding megacorporate agriculture; encouragement granted to Wall Street to multiply the same kinds of insane investments that crashed markets eight years ago; US federal contracts to private companies will be forced to take competitive bids from any corporation in any TPP member country.

The TPP has been called “NAFTA on steroids.”

It is the newest edition of Globalism for planet Earth—control of the population by mega-corporations, who are in sync with their government partners. Obama has known about, and supported the TPP, for at least the last six years. Quietly. He knew a true campaign to create jobs for Americans—real jobs—would take a major hit. For at least six years he knew that. And he didn’t care. So this is more than indifference. He was obviously opposed to an economic recovery. Obama has been a willing puppet and front man for this elite Globalist plan (the TPP) to further undermine the US economy.

For those who whine and bleat, “He had no choice,” there is always a choice. Obama made his, long ago. He, of course, is not the first President to sign on to the Globalist agenda. But, during his first run for the Presidency, he made his messianic case based on “a new day for the people.” Forget it. This is the old day. The old way. Like every US President since 1945, when negotiations on GATT began in earnest (the treaty that eventually established the Globalist World Trade Organization), Obama has mouthed a string of lies to conceal the core of his mission.

Face up to it.

Forget “friend of the people, supporter of the downtrodden.” That’s his cover story. It was the cover story, from Day One. Re the heinous spread of Globalism, Obama’s administration is just as sold-out as Bush’s administration was. There is zero difference.

About Jon Rappoport

The author of three explosive collections, THE MATRIX REVEALED, EXIT FROM THE MATRIX, and POWER OUTSIDE THE MATRIX, Jon was a candidate for a US Congressional seat in the 29th District of California. He maintains a consulting practice for private clients, the purpose of which is the expansion of personal creative power. Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, he has worked as an investigative reporter for 30 years, writing articles on politics, medicine, and health for CBS Healthwatch, LA Weekly, Spin Magazine, Stern, and other newspapers and magazines in the US and Europe. Jon has delivered lectures and seminars on global politics, health, logic, and creative power to audiences around the world. You can sign up for his free emails at NoMoreFakeNews.com or OutsideTheRealityMachine.

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ment that results in the rooms where this work is taught. As a result, these world-renowned researchers are now measuring and validating the frequencies, and the impact that Reconnective Healing has on humans, plants, water and more. Dr. Pearl is the first to tell you that he is not a scientist. He was a very successful chiropractor for 12 years before his life took a dramatic turn. As he recounts, “I left my office on a Friday, thinking I was I chiropractor, I came back on a Monday, and I was something else‌ â€? Then his humor begins to show as he adds, “My parents always told me that I was ‘something else,’ but this was probably not what they had in mind!“ Over that weekend he had an experience that introduced an ability within him to facilitate this work. When his patients arrived, they told him that they could feel his hands on them even though he wasn’t physically touching them – and they could report accurately where he held his hands! They suddenly began relating astonishing healings from physical conditions that may have been present for 10 years or more, and had been crippling their lives. It became clear to him that this was something that needed to be shared with the world. Eric’s book, The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself, has now been published in 39 languages and he teaches people around the globe how to do this work. What is especially exciting about this is that it also appears to have benefits to the healer. In other words, as you heal others, you also heal yourself! Reconnective Healing has given many people the joy of personally helping those they know, love and care about to heal physically, emotionally and spiritually. “I feel deep gratitude for having been the person entrusted to bring Reconnective Healing into the world. But this is not about me. It’s truly about you and your Reconnection to your complete and vital self in this new era of ‘information medicine.’â€? Dr. Eric Pearl is the worldwide bestselling author of The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself, now in 39 languages, and is considered today’s leading authority in energy healthcare. The Reconnection, is leading the way in teaching the transformative new paradigm in healing, Reconnective Healing, to people around the globe. For more information on the upcoming Reconnective Healing Training Programs visit www. TheReconnection.com, to see a video clip, click www.youtube.com/TheReconnectionTV.

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by Meg Benedicte uring this extraordinary year of transformation, our planet is morphing from the dying, outdated polarized model of Duality, into an alternative 5D paradigm of Unity Consciousness. This is often met with denial and confusion, as the human mind struggles to comprehend such massive change on a global scale. But once we understand the complex workings of the universe it is easier to not only comprehend but actively get involved. Recent popular debate between scientists and spiritual scholars investigate the origin of creation and the role that living consciousness plays. The perplexing conundrum prevails - does the mind evolve from matter (thoughts as biochemical reactions in the brain), or does matter evolve from mind (consciousness creating matter). My personal experience demonstrates that “creation arises from consciousness”…it is the source where ideas originate. All visions, intentions, artistic expression, and imagination are ignited from the trans-material consciousness called “Spirit‟. It is the creative spark of our physical world of matter. In Quantum Physics everything in nature exists simultaneously as separate particles that also have a wave function. Based on the “Observer Effect, the swirling atoms of our physical world are influenced by the presence of the conscious mind. Particle-waves function as possible probabilities until observed by a conscious mind, whereby the exchange would collapse the wave-function and form a particle of matter. The quantum field exists in a constant state of waves probabilities (virtual particles), as possible holograms of potential outcomes. So how does this work? Our brain oper-

ates much like a computer or television, creating our material world from a holographic array of frequencies converted into a solid image. Just as a hologram functions as a lens, encoding and decoding frequencies, our brain similarly transforms incoming frequencies into our sensory perception of reality. Therefore, our personal reality is determined by the frequencies selected…like channel surfing from the couch. In the quantum field our brain animates our external world like the engine of a movie projector – creating a holographic reality by running snapshot “freeze frames of observed perception (images) in sequence like a movie film. The consciousness streaming through our mind becomes the “creator of time and space of our physical experience, not the other way around! When our brain switches channels, we experience a shift in our perceived reality. It may materialize in an “Aha” Moment, or more dramatically, like relocating to a new city or country, or changing careers. In this manner, our brain not only switched channels, it jumped timelines. The human brain ‘receiver’ is selecting one slice of holographic reality from an infinite kaleidoscope of slices. With this knowledge, we can consciously choose our slice of reality from the vast quantum field by refining and raising our brainwave frequencies and intentioned focus. We are not stuck in a dark, dismal world. That is just one of infinite slices accessible to us. We have the ability to switch channels any moment we desire with our mind’s consciousness, just like clicking your remote to a new channel. The human brain has a complex network of microtubules transmitting photon packets of “light consciousness in a quantum field of order (coherence). The human brain ‘receiver’ converts

the photon waves of data from the quantum fluctuations into our holographic reality. Our ability to tap into this universal intelligence depends on the strength of our body’s superradiance, our capacity for cellular metabolism of photon light and our brain’s reception of a wider-range of higher frequencies It is our personal ‘energy signature’ that magnetizes a select range of information within the quantum field. During altered states of meditation our brain relaxes and expands to larger numbers of wave-lengths in the Zero Point Field, opening our mind to awaken to new thought, visions and perceptions. It is very empowering to know we can choose our slice of reality, the hologram that we live in. At this time in history, we have the opportunity to jump tracks onto the parallel hologram of 5D Earth, onto the 5D timeline. All we need to do is elevate our brainwave frequencies higher into the 5D range so that our brain can lock onto that channel of reality. The only obstacle to switching channels is our ego fear and doubt. For the ego mind wants to stay in 3D Duality to feed on emotional charge. It will resist our decision to switch timelines to the 5D hologram. But we have the solution – during conscious meditation our focused intention and visions will raise the brain into higher frequencies (25 hertz and higher) that are beyond the reach of the ego mind. It is in the non-polarized Still Point that we select the new channel of 5D Earthly reality from the universal superhologram. Not only can we switch channels to the new 5D Earth but we can alter our reality in numerous ways. Our mind is open to an infinite array of options at any given moment. If something is not going the way we envisioned, we can lock our focus on another solution and switch to

Meg Benedicte that channel. There are infinite possibilities! All we have to do is free up our mind and open to the vast quantum field of infinite solutions…and change our lives forever! Meg Benedicte is a Quantum Healer specializing in Ascension Activations, and owner of the Mt Shasta Quantum Healing Center, a Holistic Spa in Mt. Shasta, Ca. In 1994, Meg experienced a profound awakening that activated her inherent template for utilizing the Quantum VortexTM as a powerful tool for transformation. Meg helps clients to quickly shift consciousness, unlock karma and remove energetic patterns so they can clear out-of-date systems that limit their human experience. For the past 20 years, Meg Benedicte has been sharing these dramatic findings in her private healing practice, in popular Teleseminars and Global Meditations, with international audiences in telecasts/webinars, various speaking events, radio shows, blogs and articles, and her book, Soul Realized: Unlocking the Sacred Keys of Becoming a Divine Human. For more information, visit www.MegBenedicte.com andwww. MtShastaQuantumHealingCenter.com

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that always happens to me.’ Or, ‘I told you that would happen.’ Or, ‘I knew I wouldn’t be able to do it.’ And then the ‘give up’ part happens. We think it is not possible because, well, ‘see what happened in the past?’ ‘That didn’t work, so I won’t try it again.’ And why ‘try’ anyway? ‘Try’ is a non-committed attempt at action. It’s easy to ‘try’ to do anything. It is a way out‌one foot out the door already, before you have even begun. Trying is a half-xxsed attempt‌at anything. Rhonda Rousey did not ‘try’ to win that fight. She did not ‘try’ to get Zingano into a submission. She did not ‘try’ the arm bar. She just did it. Her mind was already made up. Do you think Cat Zingano is going to ‘try’ to win her next fight? If she does, she will surely lose again. She knows she needs to up her mental game, each fight, every time. To say Zingano was disappointed is putting it mildly. Very mildly. So next time you are thinking about ‘trying’ something, stop and check in. What are you really saying to yourself? How are you still programming your mind? If you truly want a change to happen, stop ‘trying,’ stop giving yourself an ‘out,’ stop doubting yourself, stop doing the same thing over and over. Stop listening to others.

Stop letting others overpower you. Start thinking in the ‘yes.’ Start to program yourself with everything you have, to be successful. Start to ‘yes yourself,’ every day. In fact, make it a goal for one week only. Say yes to yourself, your health, your well-being, your body, your life, every day, in every decision you make. Even say ‘yes’ in the face of your opponents. On a daily basis, you know who they are. No matter what they say to you, say ‘yes’ to what will make your life better. Be in 100%. Fight for your right to live exactly how you want to live. Do it for a week. How will your week be different? It could be the start of something BIG‌huge. Clara E Minor is the Owner and Master Instructor/Trainer of MINORSAN Self-Defense & Fitness. She teaches and continues to develop her Martial Arts Program, is continually developing her Self-Defense Program, offers classes and a bootcamp for fitness & health-inspired people, and loves to teach people to kick butt in their lives, and go BIG philosophy, MINORSAN Self Defense & Fitness. (831) 458-0900, minorsan. com, info@minorsan.com, facebook. com/minorsan.

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Fitness & Sports Life Changing Chiropractic by Dr. Rhodes Walton Sports ChiroTherapy was developed over a period of years in an attempt to improve my ability to project my patients to a higher level of performance. I knew this could only be achieved by breaking the cycles of compensation and injury that most patients were the victims of. As a competitive runner, avid surfer, and collegiate athlete I was all too familiar with the pattern of performance breakdowns and injuries, repeated over and

structural integrity and function with chiropractic adjustments. Lastly, the movement(s) compensation patterns can be isolated with the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), and an exercise program is created to address fundamental core communication and function. Combining all three abilities in one session is the most unique and efficient way to break the cycle of compensation and injury and create a new vector of progress in performance.

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Over the years we have seen with certainty a change in performance ranging from youth to senior. It is because of these results that the passion shines through as I treat and train others on Sports ChiroTherapy and why I was so excited to bring it to Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab. By combining Sports ChiroTherapy with the services (massage, corrective exercise, acupuncture, physical therapy, nutrition and semi-private training) at Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab we are able to provide Santa Cruz County with the most unique and effective tool for overall performance seen anywhere. With Sports ChiroTherapy we pride ourselves on returning the client to optimal function in the most efficient time possible. The key to this is education. The importance of breaking the cycle and allowing the patient to project on the new vector of performance is not only to have the body learn the new muscle balance, structural integrity , and core communication but also to be able to hold, strengthen and progress in the new positions. We do all this by prioritizing time and education needed for the client to maintain this progress on their own. It is our goal to have the client educated both mentally and

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RISING INTERNATIONAL PRESENTING . . . ‘WHAT WOMEN CAN’T DO IN OTHER COUNTRIES’ . . .

by Carmel Jud THIS IS BRAVE f you haven’t heard the name Sara Bahai, Google her! She’s my new shero. She’s the first and only Afghan female taxi driver. Afghanistan is still very much a patriarchal society where women are considered second-class citizens. Many regular everyday activities are denied to women in Afghanistan. In fact, an Afghan woman who is caught riding a bike or driving a car could be punished by death. Let me just repeat that. Riding a bike, or driving a car in Afghanistan could cost a woman her life. Sara has kept herself alive as the only female taxi driver in Afghanistan for over 10 years. Her bravery goes beyond inspiring change in Afghanistan. She gives hope to women and men all over the world. Below is a very short list of what women around the world are not allowed to do. WHAT WOMEN CAN’T DO: Own property: Cameroon, Chad, Chile, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Togo and Zambia still have laws that prevent women from owning property. While the law in most countries now allows women to own land, in practice, they often can’t. In Zimbabwe and other African countries, widows are often forced off their land by the husband’s family. Women own only .78% of all houses in 68 out of Nepal’s 75 districts.

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way for men to take revenge on women who spurn their advances in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. If these attacks do not kill the woman, they usually leave her horribly disfigured. Travel: In Kenya, women cannot obtain a passport without the approval of a close male relative. Dance in the rain: In Pakistan and other countries, more than 1,000 women are the victims of honor killings every year. In 2013, two girls and their mother were killed by male relatives because a video of them enjoying the rain went viral. Others include: Sing at a wedding (2012, five women) Look at a boy riding by on a motorcycle (2013, one girl) Ride a bike or drive: Women in Saudi Arabia cannot drive or ride a bike. Women in North Korea cannot ride a bike. Up until 2012, women in North Korea were forbidden to wear pants. In countries like Afghanistan, it is not illegal to ride a bike or drive, but stigma makes it rare. Unless your name is Sara Bahai. Carmel Jud is the Founder and Executive Director of Rising International. For more facts and the sources of this data visit: www.risinginternational.org/whatwomencantdo.

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Sen. Bill Monning: is a member of the Senate Health and Judiciary Committees http://sd17.senate.ca.gov/ Phone: (831) 425-0401 Fax: (831) 425-5124 Assy. Mark Stone: co-author of Assembly version of SB277 http://asmdc.org/members/a29/ Phone: (831) 425-1503 Fax: (831) 425-2570 Assy. Luis Alejo: tried to get Watsonville fluoridated even after the majority of citizens voted against fluoridation (2002) http://asmdc.org/members/a30/ Phone: (831) 761-7428 Fax: (916) 319-2130

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Gov. Brown: urge him not to sign SB277 under any circumstances. http://gov.ca.gov/home.php Phone: (916) 445-2841 Fax: (916) 558-3160

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Supervisors McPherson, Coonerty, Friend, Leopold voted to support SB277. Caput voted NO. Let them know what you think about their votes on this issue!! www.co.santacruz.ca.us/government/ boardofsupervisors.aspx Phone: (831) 454-2200 Fax: (831) 454-3262

Visit http://www.sb277.org/ for links to: the bill, contact #’s of committee members, talking points, sample letters, vaccine info websites, and petitions opposing SB277. Get involved w/ local opponents of SB277: http://www.meetup.com/Vaccine-Awareness-and-Choice-Coalition-of-Santa-Cruz/ and Facebook: Our Kids, Our Choice--Santa Cruz County: http://tinyurl.com/SCVaccine

Why ‘Breast is Best’ – the Benefits of Breast-feeding for Mothers & Infants

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mother ’s breast milk is the perfect food for babies since it offers life-long health benefits. The good news is that the positive benefits aren’t just for babies, but for mothers as well! It would be beneficial for mothers to have access to the truth and to steer away from any infant-formula marketing. Breast-feeding rates steadily increasing over the years The good news is that reports show that breast-feeding rates continue to rise over time. The most recent documented report dating in 2011 showing that 79% of newborn infants started breast-feed. (1) And according to the World Health Organization (WHO): “Virtually all mothers can breast-feed, provided they have accurate information, and the support of their family, the health care system and society at large. Colostrum, the yellowish, sticky breast milk produced at the end of pregnancy, is recommended by WHO as the perfect food for the newborn, and feeding should be initiated within the first hour after birth.” and that “exclusive breast-feeding is recommended up to 6 months of age, with continued breast-feeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyond.” (2) Three benefits of breast-feeding One of the benefits is that breast-fed children grow up into more intelligent adults. A study reported in The Lancet showed that proper nutrition in infancy led to better health and well-being. Nearly 6,000 babies were followed from birth until they reached 30 years of age. Those who were breast-fed had increased intelligence (scored 3.76 points higher on IQ tests), attended school a year longer, and had a higher income. (3) The second benefit is that breast-feeding can save many more children’s lives. WHO states, “If

every child was breast-fed within an hour of birth, given only breast milk for their first six months of life, and continued breast-feeding up to the age of two years, about 800,000 child lives would be saved every year.” (4) Breast milk contains antibodies to protect the baby from childhood illnesses, promotes sensory and cognitive development, lowers the risk of obesity in childhood, lowers the risk of type-2 diabetes, and some other added protection that may arise later in life. (4,5) And finally, breast-feeding can optimize the baby’s gut flora. A mother’s breast milk is loaded with beneficial bacteria and nutrient growth factors in order to support the baby’s growth. Keeping the human microbiome balanced is significant in a baby’s health both during pregnancy and birth. (6) Breast-feeding is important for mothers too! Mothers that breast-feed are at lower risk for breast and ovarian cancers, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and many other serious health conditions. (7) While the trend in breast-feeding is continuing to rise, it’s important to note that mothers need to faithfully adhere to the program. WHO states that women do not continue as long as it’s recommended, showing that only 49% of infants were still breast-feeding at six months and that number dropped to 27% at 12 months. (1) For comparison, more than 98% Swedish mothers breast-fed since birth and nearly 72% continued for six months. (5) Posted in: Natural Parenting, News by Heather Suhr, Staff Reporter/Editor on 04 Apr, 2015 Sources for this article include: www.cdc.gov
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by Dr. Becker or all you dog lovers out there, this news will come as absolutely no surprise: your canine companion loves to be petted! He even loves it more than praise. This reality of every dog guardian’s life is now backed up by a study published recently in the journal Behavioural Processes. Two researchers from the University of Florida decided to investigate whether dogs favor petting over verbal praise. They also wanted to know if it mattered to the dogs who did the petting or offered praise – their owner or a person unfamiliar to them. Pet-or-Praise Experiment Involved Both Shelter and Family Dogs For the experiment, the UF researchers worked with three groups of dogs – shelter dogs, family dogs tested with strangers, and family dogs tested with their owners. Each dog was brought into a room on leash to meet two assistants sitting in chairs. For the ďŹ rst two groups of dogs, both assistants were strangers, but for the third group, one assistant was a stranger and the other was the dog’s owner. One of the two assistants greeted the dog with praise, while the other assistant’s greeting involved petting. The dog was then taken to a point in the room an equal distance from both assistants, the leash was removed, and the dog’s voluntary interaction with each assistant was measured in 10-minute sessions. During each session, the assistants offered either praise only, or petting only for 5 min-

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Passion hand a diagnostic forofdetermining physi- between majoring in psychology art.your Unwillwakeful hours to the project at hand. can be a wonderful thing, a crazy thing, a power cal constitution, emotional temperament, and ing to sacrifice either interest, she was locked Passionate people can beher inspiring. for inspirationoutlook. or a train bound for destruction. psychological in indecision. Through analysis,They she can also come on too When diving intoanalysis the Modern hand is realized she’d be happiest combining for us atodegree embrace deeper in meanings of words rooted the ancient practice of her talents strong and pursuing in them fully or for us to and concepts I like to begin palmistry, which originated with art therapy. get behind they ZLWK GHĂ€ QLWLRQV DV D SRLQW Indian Ayurvedic Medicine. Though we whatever each possess are relating. 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DQG ´Ă€ W LQ Âľ studied chimeans “to suffer.â€? I can’t identified correlations Erin Rose On the the positive side, help but wonder if there is between palm prints and rology in Middle “The goal is to live a passion can lead us to a correlation here between Erin Rose numerous genetic disEast for many years. She passionate life that is purpose, an Santa understandfollowing passion orders, suchones as Down’s now lives in Cruz, ing of howFind we can serve and difficulty. Some heart say disease, centered andpracticing balanced.â€? syndrome, congenital colorblindwhat she learned there. out more our world while we are you must be willing to ness, and primary glaucoma. Studies also show at: www.onhandanalysis.com here. Purpose and service are known ingredients aH[SHULHQFH SDLQ LQ RUGHU WR IXOO\ EHQHĂ€ correspondence between digit ratio W IURP WKH and traits gifts that pleasures bring. In motor my own life Imusimust in long lasting happiness. In contrast, people who including sexual orientation, skills, report that upon returning from the land of the have not embraced their passions, have never cal ability, personality, and SAT scores. This taken the time to know them or have pushed broken-hearted I have found a greater capacity research demonstrates that physical, emotional, to give and receivetraits love.intersect. Now I have a reference them off to the side in order to followÂ?some other and psychological point for what is love, what aisholistic real and perspecwhat is a agenda, are often not happy with their work, their Chirology presents relationships or their lives. charade; spoken or acted from misguided desire tive, which can lead to deeper understanding of Paul Hudson, in an article he posted in the or manipulation for personal gain. What is your yourself. Whether you wonder about your health, Elite Daily, puts it like this: “Being passionate is experience? or career, a consultation can offer a relationships, On a practical I have to say that when LPSRUWDQW LQ OLIH EXW LW DOVR FDQ EH GLIĂ€ FXOW WR GHDO personalized map oflevel, your possibilities. My work I experience a deep love, desire or passion for with. Just like with all good things, too much of as a chirologist is to decipher the terrain, so that it can be damaging. However, passionate people, something I am more motivated to engage the acmy clients can make more informed choices as tivity.forge In work occupation, psychology they theirorown unique paths in life. reports overall, do live happier and better lives than the tell us Many that individuals that have some degree of average individual. Passions give us purpose, but clients receive unexpected answers more than that, they make us feel that we have passion for the work they do are happier people, to their questions. One middle-aged woman seekpurpose in our lives. Being passionate isn’t just are more productive and maintain a healthier ing career advice received timely news about her about knowing—it’s also about feeling. That’s psychological and attitude.job with people health. Workingnature in a comfortable WhatMary of passion to the point of obsession or what makes passions so important; they make us she liked, had received an offer to head her fanaticism? It mayThe be that you know someone like feel that we’re on the right path in life and give us own department. opportunity excited her, hope for a happy and exciting future.â€? this, someone who just can’t change the subject; but she wondered if she was up to the challenge. Passion, purpose and happiness are in the their subject of enthusiasm is the only thing She’d been suffering from abdominal pain, they and same family. Rather than denying passion for are willing to the talkstress about. People who become attributed it to around making her big consumedHowever, by their pursuits can be in jeopardy of some false sense of safety and living a less than decision. a dark spot in the hollow of meaningful existence, we must learn how to live loosing touch with their humanity and the social her palm indicated a problem with her gallbladwith passion and remain centered. Take some time graces of interpersonal relationships. The danger der. After consulting a doctor, Mary learned she this week to tune in with your heart and ask youris that heir cause,As project or endeavor can become needed surgery. a result, she turned down self what your passions are and to what degree the only thing they are interested in, possibly to the promotion. Fortunately, her boss was very you are living them? Support yourself to know the point of isolation. Is this what we fear? 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Caramel Color – There are 4 levels of caramel coloring and “Level IV” caramel coloring is the most widely used. It’s created in a laboratory by reacting corn sugar with ammonia and sulfites under high pressure and temperature, which produces the byproduct 4-Mel. The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) called for a ban to caramel coloring in 2011 due to safety concerns. We asked Weight Watcher’s Smart Ones whether the caramel color in their products is Level IV, and they didn’t respond. If I don’t know which type of caramel color is in a product, I refuse to buy it. Fake Flavors - The substances used to make these flavors are all questionable, so you don’t know what’s really in them. Artificial and natural flavors are complex mixtures of chemicals added to manipulate the taste and ‘look’ of processed food. These flavors also can be designed to leave you unsatisfied and wanting to eat more. Nearly every Weight Watchers product I looked at contained a “flavor” ingredient. Added Sugars – Weight Watchers really piles on the added sugars, using different types, which you might see on the ingredient list, labeled as: sugar, dextrose, fructose, high fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin, molasses or corn syrup. One of the worst is high fructose corn syrup. Not only is it generally made from GMO corn, but it’s been shown to contribute to ill health and weight gain. Enriched Flour – This really has no redeeming qualities and is essentially dead food. It’s been stripped of fiber and nutrients, and then artificially enriched with vitamins and minerals. Wheat has been linked to celiac disease, etc. Like all or the majority of non-organic foods, their crops have most likely been sprayed with Monsanto’s glyphosate for drying for faster shipping, etc. (which is made from the pesticide Roundup). Carrageenan – Even “food grade” carrageenan is linked to intestinal inflammation and can be linked with degraded (non-food grade) carrageenan. The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer and the National Research Council of the United States states that degraded carrageenan may cause cancer. Parabens – You’ve probably heard about parabens in cosmetics, but may not realize they’re in food, too. Parabens are endocrine-disrupting chemicals that are linked to breast cancer. Weight Watchers uses paraben ingredients in some of their desserts, like their Red Velvet Cakes and Coffee Cakes. http://tinyurl.com/nra3ns4 Printed with permission. Editor’s Note: WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT?? How about eating real food (not processed) . . . therefore, not needing to be concerned with all of these very questionable ingredients cited above. “You are what you eat!” And, eat certified organic foods, as well. For the people that think that there is no difference between organic and non-organic food value—that is not true. Organic produce, for example, has been shown to have much larger amounts of vitamins, minerals, proteins, etc. than pesticide-sprayed foods of the same kind. www.naturalnews.com

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(not). Using web applications to assess what is best for earth has never been available like it is now, with the rapidly evolving technology and ever growing human data. The processing power and information are now here. We are not talking about a computer taking over our lives, but rather using the information and insight from real time connections and assessments, to make decisions with logical discernment. The era of politics and power have left much to be desired, and hopefully will soon be relics of the past. The world situation gets more clear now that we are increasingly connected with constant communication and online sharing. About 2 billion people are online now. What happens when the other 5 billion come online and voice their vote. It is planned for everyone on earth to be online by 2020 or so. Online access now is only about 28% in Asia, 15% in Africa, 43% in Latin America, and 40% in the Middle East. Things could get interesting as real time interactions become ubiquitous. How will this technology be used? There has never been a time in history like now. We can correct our past errors or further entrench them. A digital renaissance is upon us. Will logic and reason prevail? In memory of Leonard Nimoy. Rest in Peace. Visit us at future at future• Larabar and more. ofthefree.com In many ways, the “YES on 37 Campaign” was a huge victory for awareness. The campaign organized over 10,000 volunteers in California alone and succeeded in achieving a massive social media presence. The “YES on 37 Campaign” also forced Monsanto and the biotech giants to spend $45 million to defeat the measure. That’s a record expenditure by the world’s largest toxic pesticide companies to try to prevent consumers from knowing what they’re buying. Remember: GMOs are the only products that consumers accidentally purchase without knowing what they’re buying. What’s clear from all this is that GMO labeling has a foothold in the minds of American consumers, and this effort to label GMOs is going to be repeated state after state, year after year, until victory is achieved. The biotech industry can no longer keep its dirty little secret: There’s poison in your food, folks, and the big food producers absolutely do not want you to know that you’re eating it. The GMO labeling battle has only just begun Monsanto and other companies appear to have won this showdown in ▲ April – May 6, 2015 California, but they are going to lose the war of deception against consumers. As awareness of GMOs continues to spread, people will demand honest

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Allen Morgan, distributor of Seed Saver Exchange, will be selling tomato plants and tomato starts at Native Revival Nursery in Aptos at 2600 Mar Vista Drive, Monday-Friday from 8-5 and Saturday and Sunday from 11-4. In addition, you will be able to purchase from over 157 varieties of Seed Saver Exchange vegetable and herb seeds. Feel free to contact Allen at his new e-mail address, SantaCruzHeirloomSeed@gmail.com.

TOMATO, TOMATO, TOMATOES!!! All About Amish Heirloom Tomatoes (First of a 3 Part Series)

A gorgeous variety of Amish Heirloom Tomatoes grown by Allen Morgan, steward and founder of Santa Cruz Heirloom Seed. in all areas of the calculations. History of the Tomato According to Medical News Today, MNT an you believe that during colonial Knowledge Center, (which provides a collection times the tomato was thought to of articles on health benefits of popular foods), be poisonous and could turn your “The tomato is a nutrient dense, superfood that blood into acid! Instead, the colo- most people should be eating more of. “ Here is Red Tomatoes, Raw nialists grew it as how they describe a number of poNutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) tential nutritional health benefits an ornamental plant and used the Energy 74 kJ (18 kcal) Carbohydrates 3.9 g offered by the tomato: fruit for decoration. They shunned Sugars 2.6 g Dietary fiber 1.2 g Cancer: As an excellent source of the tomato, as it resembled the Fat 0.2 g the strong antioxidant vitamin C Protein 0.9 g deadly nightshade so closely that Vitamins and other antioxidants, tomatoes Vitamin A Equiv. (5%) / 42 μg the two could easily be mistaken can help combat the formation Beta-Carotene (4%) / 449 μg for one another. Lutein Zeaxanthin 123 μg of free radicals known to cause Thiamine (B1) (3%) / 0.037 mg The native people of South Niacin (B3) (4%) / 0.594 mg cancer. Vitamin B6 (6%) / 0.08 mg and Central America, where the Vitamin C (17%) / 14 mg Prostate Cancer: Lycopene has tomato originated, knew the truth Vitamin E (4%) / 0.54 mg been linked with prostate cancer Vitamin K (8%) / 7.9 μg about the riches of taste and goodTrace Metals prevention in several studies. Magnesium (3%) / 11 mg ness of the fruit, and some sources Manganese (5%) / 0.114 mg Colorectal Cancer: Beta-carosay that they even regarded toPhosphorus (3%) / 24 mg tene consumption has been shown Potassium (5%) / 237 mg mato seeds as an aphrodisiac. The Other Constituents to have an inverse association with Water 94.5 g French named the tomato the Lycopene 2573 μg the development of colon cancer pomme d’amore or the “apple of in the Japanese population. High fiber intakes love,” which suggests that they agreed. from fruits and vegetables are associated with The first tomatoes were thought to have a lowered risk of colorectal cancer. come out of Peru, and wild tomatoes can still be Blood pressure: Maintaining a low sodium infound in the Andes. By the time the conquistatake is essential to lowering blood pressure, dors came to Central and South America in the however increasing potassium intake may be 16th century, there was widespread cultivation just as important because of its vasodilation of tomatoes, however there are many questions effects. about how they spread to Mexico and were not grown in the United States and Canada. It was Heart health: The fiber, potassium, vitamin C and choline content in tomatoes all support European immigrants that actually introduced the heart health. An increase in potassium intake fruit to the North American continent. along with a decrease in sodium intake is the most important dietary change that a person can make to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease. Diabetes: Studies have shown that type 1 diabetics who consume high-fiber diets have lower blood glucose levels and type 2 diabetics may have improved blood sugar, lipids and insulin levels. Skin: Collagen, the skins support system, is reliant on vitamin C as an essential nutrient that Black Krim Tomato available works in our bodies as an antioxidant to help at Seed Saver Exchange. prevent damage caused by the sun, pollution The Black Krim Tomato and smoke, smooth wrinkles and improve Our featured Amish Heirloom Tomato for overall skin texture. this article is the Black Krim, and it hails from Constipation: Eating foods that are high in the Black Sea, near the Crimean Peninsula of water content and fiber like tomatoes can Russia, where the warmth from the Black Sea help to keep you hydrated and your bowel make summers perfect for growing tomatoes. It movements regular. is heat-tolerant and has a dark brown-red color Pregnancy: Adequate folic acid intake is esthat gets even darker in hotter weather. The flavor sential for pregnant women to protect against is delicious and can be described as tangy, rich neural tube defects in infants. and sweet. It makes beautiful dark slices. The Depression: The folic acid in tomatoes may also Black Krim is known to crack when not regularly help with depression by preventing an excess watered so a drip system is recommended. The of homocysteine from forming in the body, vigorous plant grows best with strong staking which can prevent blood and other nutrients or tall cages. from reaching the brain. Recent studies indicate that this Amish Where to Purchase Seeds: Heirloom Tomato is currently one of the most Allen Morgan: nutritionally fortified tomatoes available – and SantaCruzHeirloomSeed@outlook. com certainly qualifies as a leading Superfood. The Seed Savers Exchange: variety of Black Krim offered by Seed Saver www.SeedSavers.org/ Exchange, www.seedsavers.org, generally takes Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds: www. 70-90 days to fruit. 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Santa Cruz Constitution Protection Zone is a grassroots organization aimed at proposing an ordinance to protect our Constitutional Rights from the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Specifically, sections 1021 and 1022 of the NDAA allow for the indefinite detention of United States citizens without the right to an attorney, to know their charges, or to face their accuser. This law violates the 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 14th Constitutional Amendments. We are shocked at the audacity of our government to approve such a law and intend to block it. On May 9th, the CPZ, is going to be a part of The Human Race Walkathon & Fun Race—a walk-a-

thon that is intended to raise money for local nonprofit organizations! Funds raised will go to support CPZ in our efforts to combat the unconstitutional sections of the 2012 NDAA. You might

Food Not Bombs volunteers ask the people of Santa Cruz this question, “When a billion people go hungry each day, how can we spend another dollar on war?� The local SC Chapter is part of an all-volunteer movement that recovers food that would otherwise be discarded & shares free vegan meals w/the hungry.

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Dear Editor: The student shutdown of Highways 17 & 1 on March 3, 2015 in protest of highly unreasonable tuition hikes has created much turmoil and controversy for both the community of Santa Cruz and the Administration of the UC Regents. Not unlike the Occupy Movement in the Fall of 2011, many community members and conservative intellectuals condemned the Non-Violent Action as inappropriate and irresponsible because it involved blocking normal flow of traffic. What goes unnoticed is the tireless reform-style efforts put forth by students and faculty over the

decades to effect change via normal bureaucratic routes. The list is as follows: an extensive petition campaign, massive letter-writing campaigns, consistent lobbying and meetings & faculty/student strikes. All have resulted in little, if any, response from the unaccountable power structure of the UC Regents & Congresspeople. With no change from the profiteering UC Administration, students were left with no other option than to bring these issues to light in the most direct ways possible. So-called “disruptive� non-violent action, such as, blocking traffic, is a highly legitimate means to create community dialogue & effect

change. The unprecedented response by the UC Regents to the protest has been to suspend the students involved from being on campus; shutting down any communication & organization that might have been inspired by the action. Students are given the message “shut up & put up�—money, that is, via forced outlandish student loans of last resort. A form of robbery, tuition hikes, essentially fool naive students into the next step of credit card debt, thus bankrupting and slowing our American economy. Who profits? The Banks and the UC Regents, of course, who are directly tied to the greed of the top 1% elite who are never satisfied with their ever-growing trillions of dollars. So, about inconveniencing the normal flow of traffic, it seems well worth the cause. Students care about the future of this town/the future of public education. Students care about the families and individuals negatively impacted by UC financial oppression. Let us use this opportunity to build new bridges based upon the shared struggle of a diminishing middle class against the Regents’ unreasonable demands for more money. Sincerely, Kim Argula, Santa Cruz FOOD NOT BOMBS!

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anta Cruz Arts & Technology Festival (aka SCATfest) is a collaborative exploration of tools, toys and fun by the local arts and tech communities. SCATfest manifests on Friday and Saturday, May 8 & 9, from 10:30am to 6pm on both days. It is at the Veterans Memorial Building both days, with additional exhibits at the Museum of Art & History (MAH) on Saturday. SCATfest’s mission is to provide artistic inspirations for technology and tech tools for creative expression. This festival is an innovation resource for our community, and a forwardlooking FUN event. Music is this year’s Theme. SCATfest offers a variety of arts and tech exhibits. “Gizmo Hall” displays product and technical information from local technology companies and startups. You’ll find inspirational visionary art and light-art exhibits, robotic and drone d emo n s tr atio n s , plus electronic game and app innovations. The Arts & Technology Festival also offers “Music & Tech” and “Arts & Tech” workshops, a “Creativity & Innovation” panel discussion, and a “Women in Arts & Technology” panel. There is a digital video and animation exhibit and a sound-art exhibit at the MAH. Featured speakers and presenters include Mark Hensen (visionary artist and internationally acclaimed oil painter), Bruce Damer (cutting edge space inventor, NASA contractor, and life origins engineer), Nada Miljkovec (SCTedX organizer and radio host for Arts and eGames), Rick Walker (master percussionist, music looping pioneer, inventor, creator of the World Looping Festival), Warren Sack (UCSC’s Digital Arts & Media professor and international digital arts expert), Lisa Sangita Moskow (Indian music master and world fusion pioneer), Tim Thompson (Silicon Valley interactive multi-media arts genius), Clay

Choller (visionary artist and Maker tech-art pioneer), Jim Greiner (international corporate and community drumming pioneer), Paul Nicholson (visionary artist and electronic musician), Phoenix & Arabeth (visionary artist, author and tribal tattoo historian), Neel Agrawal (Indian tabla master and innovative percussionist) and Daniel Anderson (a superb San Francisco video light-artist). SCATfest’s evening multi-media performances grace the Veterans Building stage, with “Hoopers and Loopers” on Friday and “Speechless” on Saturday. Both shows combine an amazing array of our talented local musi-

cians and dancers with extraordinary projection light-artists. Also, on tap are a boggling Battle of the 1-Man-Bands (featuring Artis the Spoonman) and the Steampunk & Wearables Fashion Contest (with iWatch prizes). The brain-child of local multi-media artist, Phoenix Dr Now, Santa Cruz Arts & Technology festival strives to connect local creators, makers and doers to exhibit, demonstrate and discuss innovative concepts, methods and skills. It provides exploratory channels towards a healthier, more sustainable future. You can find more information at www. scatfest.com. Let us know that you read this and saw our Back COVER Ad in Connection Magazine. Thank you!!

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by Janet Leonard he Santa Cruz Symphony partners with the Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus, under the direction of Cheryl Anderson, for a dramatic conclusion to this season. They perform Carl Orff’s awe-inspiring choral masterpiece, Carmina Burana. The performance features the spectacular vocal talent of soprano Nadine Sierra, tenor Anthony Roth Costanzo and baritone John Moore. Leading into this commanding work, the symphony will perform Jean-Baptiste Lully’s evocative Marche pour la cérémonie des Turcs, and Tomás Luis de Victoria’s 16th century a capella masterpiece, O Magnum Mysterium. This concert is performed at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium on Sat. May 9th at 8pm and at Watsonville’s Mello Center for the Performing Arts on Sun. May 10th at 2 pm. For more info and tickets go to: www.SantaCruzSymphony.org. The Wharf House’s “Live Music on the Deck” reopens on Sat. Apr. 11th with Jimmy Dewrance and Band playing swing style blues. Every Saturday and Sunday through October from 1-5:30pm bands play live on the roof of the Wharf House at the end of Capitola Wharf. Dance, drink and eat all the while looking out on fabulous

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Cinderella

With Lily James, Richard Madden, Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter, Hayley Atwell Entertainment: 4 Message: 4 he lush colors, gorgeous costumes and dreamy stage-set design provide an eye-catching backdrop for this romantic remake of the well-loved Grimm Brother’s fairy tale. Not pretending to offer new twists or interpretations on this classic story, Disney instead unleashes unbridled, old-fashioned magic, casting a spell of charming enchantment. Splendid acting throughout, with spicy doses of wit and irony: Lily James makes an inspiring heroine, kindhearted and pure, her dresses a vision to behold; Richard Madden plays her heartthrob, the handsome prince; Helena Bonham Carter is a delicious, humorous treat as the Fairy Godmother, as is Cate Blanchett, embodying the wicked stepmother with glamour and frightening depth. A wonderful family film for all ages, if you allow yourself to be whisked away to a distant land for a sensual feast (1 hr 45 min).

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With Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Judi Dench Entertainment: 3 Message: 4 “ econd best” is still pretty good. In this life-extending drink from an exotic well, the novelty has worn off, but there is much that is clever and surprising to carry it through. The brilliant ensemble cast remains largely the same (add in Richard Gere for some American spice),

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panoramic views of the Monterey Bay, beautiful Capitola and catch any number of marine mammals frolicking in the water. Some other bands this month are the incomparable Vinny Johnson Band on Sat. Apr. 18th, experienced threepiece band playing rock, blues and funk and Sat Apr. 25th, Parafins playing surf rock, oldies and classic rock. For a continually updated list go to http:// www.wharfhouse.com/. Some music scene highlights: Felton Trout Farm Inn: Sat. Apr. 25 th, Jim Lewin and Edge of the West plays quirky originals, inventive instrumentals, good old hippie classics and soulful covers. They are helping songwriter, singer and guitarist, Aprylle Gilbert, kick off her “Coast to Coast for Kids” a transcontinental fund raising campaign to benefit low-income kids by raising money and awareness for Washington United Youth Center in San Jose. Aprylle plans to raise awareness by reaching out to communities along the way, developing connections and building a network for community activism. She encourages young people to make health and fitness a priority and inspires them to dream big. As a reward for sponsoring her run, donors will receive gifts of one of her three CD’s, the latest entitled, “Diamond In The Rough” and her book; an auto-

biography, “Good Enough for Myself “(2013). Aprylle Gilbert is a success story, a teenage runaway who found her way. She begins this trek May 11th. For more info and how to donate to this worthy endeavor go to: https://www. crowdrise.com/coasttocoastforkids/ fund-raiser/apryllegilbert. Don Quixote’s: Fri. May 1st, Who’s Holdin’, “slammin’ rock with a hint of punk, funk, and just the right amount of ba-dunk-a-dunk….”. And The Devil Himself, my favorite alternative metal band ever! They only play once in a while so catch them this night at 9pm! Concerts in Retro: Here is my review of a recent show. Remember this is only my opinion. At Seabright Brewery: Terrie Londee and B-4 Dawn Band, includes husband Gil Conrad Johnson on 6-string bass knocking out the R&B, funk and pop. This band just keeps getting better. When they play you feel the music throughout your body down soul deep. And they stay on top of new music doing a great job playing “Blurred Lines” which I have to dance to. Are you a local band that would like your CD reviewed in this publication? Send your CD to Music Connection, c/o Janet Leonard, PO Box 3916, Santa Cruz, CA 95063. Call (831) 325-4605 or email janetfaplanet@ gmail.com to tell me about gigs for live reviews. Put “Music Connection” and your band’s name in the subject line.

a n d the colors and sensual pleasures of India arrive in waves. Not much of plot, really, but quite a sharp script nonetheless, as is often the case with romantic comedies: they meander like the stream of life and relationships often do. If you enjoyed the first “Best”, you’ll want to see this one, too (2 hrs 2 min).

by both lead actors, especially Oscarwinning Eddie Redmayne – it seems as if you are watching Hawking himself. (2) Showing the human and humorous side of the great scientist, his great life and love story, and (3) the incredible resilience of this couple to deal with a harsh fate, adding deep dimensions to the public persona of a contemporary genius (2 hrs 3 min).

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Whiplash

With Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist, Paul Reiser, Austin Stowell Entertainment: 4 Message: 3.5 Note: Emotional violence ntense and brilliantly acted, this is one of 2014’s best. While the story is simple at core, it provides a perfect backdrop for superb acting. Hard to watch at times, J.K. Simmons’ Oscar winning performance for best supporting actor is intensely passionate and brutal (abusive, by today’s standards). As elite music teacher Terence Fletcher, he resorts to questionable tactics in forging his students’ potential. Miles Teller as his gifted and obsessed student drummer, committed to be one of the best, delivers a worthy counterpart. No special effects needed for this powerful piece – may be frightening or inappropriate for young people (1 hr 46 min).

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A Film For All Those Who Are Going To Die!

Stephen Jenkinson Spiritual Activist

Our Death, Consciously or Unconsciously, Informs Our Life. When we live with the truth of our inevitable death, meaning and purpose are revealed. Combining beautiful imagery of the impermanence of nature and the actuality of dying, Griefwalker weaves an illuminating picture of a remarkable man and leaves us with a deeper understanding of how our deaths could be held as a “prized possession.”

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The Music of the Spheres:

Astrological Insights by Susan Heinz

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possibilities within each moment. To receive the gift of Uranus, one must be pstairs in my study, I watch ens, following Sirius, the dog star, as it deeply present. Dive into this moment! the northern skies. Polaris, the leaps to the feet of Orion. It is Spring! Feel its depth move into spaciousness. North Star, holds the wheel Fiery Aries is burning through our lives, It takes us into the synchronicities, of the heavens as the seasons spin the igniting the revolutionary planet Uranus, unexpected coincidences that serve as round. Now the big Dipper stands with a parade of planets aligning to it, doorways on our journey, transporting upright, alert, pouring the imaginative fueling its powers of crisis, breakdown, us into new perspectives, revelations, waters of life into the bowl of the little and breakthrough. Fueling also, its and leaps of understanding, leaving dipper below. Jupiter, bold in its light, powers to awaken us to a new level of behind old stories of shame, polarizahigh in the east at sunset, tours the heav- consciousness, opening to the creative tion, lack of self worth or overblown self-righteousness. The planet Jupiter enlarges Uranus’s resonance, as Jupiter stations to go direct, supporting this time of greater consciousness and insight. “Ride the rough waves of dark emotions on the surfboard of mindful awareness”(author Miriam Greenspan). Pierce through the intensity of Pluto in Capricorn, the up swelling of the past that has limited you, that you ignored or repressed, those fears that stifled your wild self to claim your life, this life of heart felt authenticity, soul sensuality, and creativity. On the early morning hours of April 4th, as the lunar eclipse swells on the horizon, honor yourself and the beautiful cosmos which lives through us. The full moon is eclipsed as it sets in the West. Be mindful of this gift of life and body, your deep heart, and the spirit that connects us all. Let the power of the eclipse realign you, with its mysterious cosmic geometry, the shadowing of the Moon, as the Earth receives the Sun’s call to day. Take good care of yourself! Rest, recuperate and open to compassion. For Body, Mind, & Spirit Pluto goes direct on the 16th, helping us to release our own old paradigm, Expanded Healing and to integrate the dawning awareness. & Massage Area The world is still rocked by the power of the Pluto Uranus 3 year trek. The ripple affect is causing those intense waves, as humanity comes to terms with itself. We now need new eyes to see, ears to hear, courage to act upon what we have learned. The deeper motives of what has run the world are being exposed. We are seeing the values on which created our foundation. The New Moon takes Expires 4-30-15 Expires 5-31-15 place in action orientated Aries, on the 18 th. Set your intention! Let the Aries moon support its realization. The Sun enters Taurus on the • This ancient wisdom can help you to transform and attune to the unfolding cycles in your life.

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TWELVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR APRIL 2015: FOR SUN AND RISING SIGNS

Aries (Mar 20-Apr 19): This is your time Aries. Hold your course with dedication. Stay detached as you witness relationship dynamics. You are ready to break open like a seedpod, to fly in the winds of change and new life. You will soon arrive. Perseverance furthers, as the transformative process is taking place. Go walk on the earth and keep grounded! Taurus (Apr 20-May 20): Sink deeply into your interior life, or your private space with another. A completion and new beginning is taking place. You have been fueled with a new love, a new passion, a great transition. Mid April, breathe deeply and keep your balance between ideal and real, between imaginative and practical. Gemini (May 21-Jun 20): This is the time to bring yourself out! You are blessed with being sought out, appreciated, and acknowledged. Many people gather around you and you feel exhilaration. This launches you into releasing an old story that no longer serves you. Find your local hypnotherapist and get help if needed. Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 21): Go out and communicate yourself! You find your voice and it is liberating. So write, speak, and bring forth your truth, your experience, your field of perception. Your hard work and perseverance is paying off. Rest and alternate business with times of stillness and reflection. Enjoy your family. Leo (Jul 22-Aug 22): What a great time to travel, to learn, or to teach. Your mind is stimulated with creative possibilities. Dare yourself. Stretch into something new that calls to you. Be sure to rest, especially during the days of the lunar eclipse, April 4th. It is important to recharge and nourish yourself. If you give yourself that time you will be richly rewarded. Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22): You are engaged in a process of tuning into another or others, feeling into another’s needs and feelings. Be thoughtful to keep balanced with your own needs for comfort, and nourishment at the eclipse. Stepping back from busy interactions, especially your child’s, and retreating into stillness, protects you, and gives you insight. Be sure and make time for your

lover, as enjoyment awaits you. Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22): Wow! Hold on for the ride through the 1st full week of April. Lots is transforming from the past around relationships. Unexpected events or responses from others may seem difficult. It is a test. Simply keep your calm and you will pass. This helps to liberate you from the old story line. Venus enters Gemini on the 19th and your load lightens. Go out and celebrate. Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21): This month calls for a balance between work and nourishing yourself. Unexpected situations at work, or with those who are working for you, call for thoughtful communications. You may have an immediate reaction. Let Amit Ray’s words, support the consciousness you are moving toward. “The ripples of a kind heart are the highest blessings of the Universe.” Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 20): This is a special time for you if you give it to yourself. Opening to a teaching, taking a trip, or the aftermath of a trip allows the new inspiration you are seeking. There is a responsibility which may weigh on you. Be sure it does not limit, constrict, or cause you to feel like you need to do everything. Trust. The universe is knocking and leading. Spiritual insight and deeper love is the outcome. Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19): April begins with a blast of potential transformative energy. That which you have been working on and seeking moves to a new level of experience. You feel spaciousness in the area you didn’t before. Writing provides insights, and a quickening to take place. Embrace what is true within you. Creative expression is favored. Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 17): You are at an edge. The quiet time you have invested with yourself has cleared out something very old. A dream will surface that brings completion. Perhaps you will be awake as it moves through your life. Be alert. You are claiming your wild self and others love how it sets your voice free. Pisces (Feb 18-Mar 19): During the first part of April, you may loose your patience, which is uncommon for you. Be especially aware of how you are picking up the feelings all around you. Take a moment to step back and detach yourself. Imagine spaciousness around each response you give to another. This is a time to see what is real and what is projected. S u s a n Heinz is a professional astrologer in Santa Cruz for 33 years, bringing together traditional & esoteric astrology, Tarot and Qabalah. For info on her Friday monthl y a s t ro l o g y groups, her Qabalah, astrology and or, painting classes, and for personal consultations, call (831) 479-3751, or go to www. susanheinz.com.

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by Bruce Tanner n Tuesday, March 24, the Santa Cruz Board of Supervisors, after more than three hours of public testimony, voted 3 to 2 to severely limit peoples’ freedoms to grow cannabis for their medicine or for earning revenue. When the agenda item was opened, County Planning staff presented a slide show of ecological damage from irresponsible cannabis grows in the county. Throughout the hearing, this damage was characterized as devastating, although testimony pointed out that this damage pales in comparison to that caused by other agriculture in the county. Rich Sampson from Cal Fire said generators caused three small fires near summit road that could have been worse, and that putting out a possible arson fire in Felton was impeded by an indoor grow. Asst. County Counsel Ken Heath asserted that many people from outside Santa Cruz have descended on us to take advantage of “undisputed” effects of a lax cultivation ordinance. Though he stated that most of them didn’t follow the existing rules, he implied that new rules can change this situation. He also said that people who’ve been growing responsibly will not be impacted at all by the new ordinance. The changes, though, are draconian in the range of new prohibitions under it (for the ordinance proposed on Jan. 22 see: http://tinyurl.com/p3ppdtu). Heath turned the mic over to Sheriff Jim Hart, whom he said would confirm this lack of impact. Hart opened saying that in the last year, we’d seen Santa Cruz “transition from tranquil communities to highdensity marijuana farms.” Residents no longer feel safe in their neighborhoods. The Planning Department had tried to control what was happening, but “did not feel safe” doing it, “and the problem grew out of control.” He then described the new proposal as “a complete ban of all commercial marijuana cultivation throughout the county.” That hardly confirmed the claim of County Counsel. Hart also echoed that the

problem growers were outsiders taking advantage of us. The truth is that the new ordinance will force many long-time local residents to end the ways they’re growing or face possible enforcement actions, placing them in legal limbo. Almost ninety people spoke on the issue. Those in favor of rapid action to forbid growing in various locations or ways, were slightly over one-third of those speaking. Most of those who wanted strict limits on grows were from either Bonny Doon or Larkin Valley, which have each had a flagrant grow operation in their neighborhoods this year. One person pointedly warned the Supervisors not to let “a vocal minority” (a term that was also applied to Santa Cruzans speaking against the BearCat that same evening) sway them from issuing “tight rules” to save the county. Almost all asking for government control over fellow residents made the same narrow range of points, chiefly: grows don’t belong in residential areas, the “stench,” heavy traffic, damage to habitat, and fire danger. Several also mentioned a need to “protect the children and youth.” County Health Officer Lisa Hernandez asserted that use of cannabis by teenagers causes significant mental development problems including lower IQ and memory loss. Many people questioning the board’s action requested that they not act in haste, but take some time to explore alternatives. It was pointed out that while the problem presented was that a few “bad actors” were causing harms, the bans proposed were going to affect the lives of peaceful, responsible, long-term residents directly. Quite a few gave specific examples of how the new ordinance would impair the lives of themselves and their families. People from collectives, such as the Veteran’s Alliance, noted that they will be unable to continue what they’ve been doing under the new “law.” John Lee of Americans for Policy Reform said that large groups of “stakeholders” had brought proposals to the board in preceding months, but that they “didn’t get proper resolution.”

In fact, it seems clear that, while two “plans,” A & B had been tabled by the Supervisors, only Plan A, the draft ordinance recommended by County Counsel, was under serious consideration. Despite the show of listening to the concerns of the people of the county, it seemed the passage was set in advance. When the Supervisors addressed the ordinance, much they said was devoted to suggesting that the input of their constituents was of vast importance to them, while their actions clearly indicated otherwise. John Leopold did say that he was concerned about the effects that this could have for non-profit collectives, and he stated he was voting against the motion for Plan A made by Zach Friend. Bruce McPherson seconded the motion and voted for it. Ryan Coonerty said he wanted to “reward the good actors and punish the bad actors,” but that he wouldn’t vote for the extreme cultivation limits of the motion. The big surprise for me was the yes vote from Board Chair Greg Caput. He cited the consideration that the new ordinance came with recommendations from multiple county players, Cal Fire, and the Sheriff. What people had said about how their lives would be changed didn’t seem to be important. Several people commented on how this seemed to be aimed at “turning back the clock” in Santa Cruz. A few also gave the Supervisors warning that simply passing a law was not going to make people stop their growing. It’s clear that, for whatever reasons, we’ll be going back into an unstable environment of uncertainty and fear. A huge question looming now is whether Sheriff Jim Hart, who campaigned with claims that he was going to make “marijuana” enforcement a very low priority, will stick to his word. Bruce Tanner is researcher, writer and videographer on deep politics, deep history and the structural nature of the (non-existent) ego. He and his wife Cynthia live in Santa Cruz, where they organized the local THRIVE Solutions Group.

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