They’re listening…

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streaming music

Pandora is listening to you and you may not like what they’re hearing (see below). They believe they can spot your political affiliation by the music you listen to and then sells this information to political consultants. My goal is to mess them up by loving Dolly Parton (not my favorite) and Bob Marley (but I’m not smoking that funny stuff). WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Click to see how you’re political affiliation and music affiliations match

Chocolate Review- Seapoint Farms

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edamame crunch

Seapoint Farms Edamame Crunch should be thrown back into the sea. The chocolate is so light with flavor with no lasting impact. It doesn’t have enough Edamame or Salt to make up what is lost in the Chocolate.

* Cocoa Bar

Expert “Jewish Faith Healing”

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Jewish Faith Healing

I’ve decided to pursue a study in “Jewish Faith Healing” because it’s something that could truly come in handy. This pursuit will start later today and consist of standard research as well as deeper research which might involve purchasing items and traveling to various locations. This journey might be something that ends fairly shortly or continues throughout my lifetime. I hope to update my discoveries with you on a regular basis in case this becomes helpful in your own daily life or of your loved ones. I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS DURING THIS EXPLORATION.

2/23/2014- It appears that many of the notes I have taken have been accidently deleted I will try to restore them ASAP-From Jewish Science-Divine Healing in Judiasm by Alfred Geiger Moses. Mr. Moses claims that Jewish Science will fill a gap because it shows the art of genuine prayer in it’s real influence on everyday life. The religion of Jewish Science is based on several principles which I summarize below.

(1) Body is a creation of all wise and good G-D

(2) Sickness is violation of the laws of nature

(3) Health depends largely on the use of the body by individuals or the misuse or abuse which brings upon sickness.

(4) Worry, anxiety and similar states cause physical weakness and impairment. Good cheer and optimism promotes well being.

(5) Faith or religion is the highest form of optimism. Therefore religious faith heals & fights sickness.

(6) Religion in all forms has been the chief means of bring about cheerfulness and optimism.

(7) Hash-m is absolutely good.

(8) Prayers and devotion to heal sick.

(9) Therefore Jewish Science should play a large role in healing the sick.

MORE TO COME

This article (below) disputes the notion of Jewish Faith healing especially those that claim to Jewish Faith Healers.

http://www.myjewishlearning.com/practices/Ethics/Our_Bodies/Health_and_Healing/Medicine_and_Healing/Faith_Healing.shtml

This article describes a Hasadic Rabbi who claims to be a faith healer.

http://www.algemeiner.com/2012/05/06/psychic-faith-healers-belie-jewish-tradition/

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

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positions available

Time and responsibilities prevent from seeking the goals I hope to achieve yet with talented individuals those goals are within reach (see below). If these individuals are successful the reward will be much greater then they could expect in similar positions.

BUSINESS DEVELOPER: You’re task would be to develop PPC so that we have the capital and other resources to pursue this project. Rewards include: Commission on each Club member who joins, Percent of the business, an opportunity to manage this and/or other locations, work on other projects. MUST BE – Diligent, Have Great attitude, Experience

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETER: You’re position would be to build this blog so that it stands out like a blue tree in the middle of the woods. Rewards include: Percent on any revenue gained from this site, expense account to build up site. MUST BE- Diligent, Have great attitude and have experienced in Social Media Marketing

If you are interested or know a talented individual please send resumes to budrebel18@gmail.com

OSCAR COUNTDOWN – 12 Years A Slave – “Important”

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12 years a slave

There is no way a book or documentary could capture the despicable act of slavery in all it’s aspects as “12 Years A Slave” has done. What “Shilinder’s List” brought to the viewer concerning the Holocaust “12 Years A Slave” has succeeded with concerning slavery in America. At times this film is extremely painful to watch but without that pain the viewer could not truly understand the horror of slavery. In terms of film-making “12 Years of Slave” captures all the elements; great acting, wonderful cinematography, terrific costumes and a script that truly enables us to explore all the aspects of the characters. The only negative comment is some scenes could have been left out because they didn’t advance the story or give it additional depth It is true that people go to the movies to be entertained but sometimes the entertainment might be hard to digest. What is key is to a movie is the lasting impression it leaves on it’s viewer and “12 Years A Slave” will leave an impression that will last a lifetime.

***** Stars- WORTHY OF IT’S NOMINATION OF BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR along with “American Hustle”

The Wall Street Journal Test Weekend Edition

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Wall Street Journal

Today’s test was based on me reading the paper within an hour, taking a logline on each article and having a 2 hour break in between. First I have to be able to read my notes. Let’s see what held out in my head and compare what you absorbed.

(1) There is fear that the Afghan election scheduled in April will be fraught with fraud.

(2) Starbucks was brought into the Winter Olympics even though McDonald’s was the official coffee of these Olympics. This was due to a collaboration between NBC and Starbucks.

(3) Rebels in Syria will be getting Antiaircraft and Antitank equipment from Saudi Arabia after a collapse in the peace talks. The United States appears to be giving tacit approval to this deal and monies to pay for the salaries of certain rebel fighters.

(4) The market recovered most of the loss it absorbed earlier in the year although economic conditions haven’t appeared to get better.

(5) Rhode Island Government employees and the Government have come to an agreement on retirement packages before it would be decided in court.

(6) A key Democratic donor, Mr. Steyer plans to hold back funds to those who support the opening of the Keystone Pipeline.

(7) Greeece’s economic slowdown appears to be coming to an end and slow growth may occur shortly.

(8) There was an editorial that expressed concern with bullying in professional football. I paraphrase from the article if football is a team sport then no teammate should feel alone.

(9) Gold and Silver prices have had a nice rebound this year.

(10) Pro Fracking groups in NY are suing the Governor to insure he completes his review on this subject.

(11) An editorial was published suggesting Putin was better at planning world strategy then the leaders in the west.