A Review of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows

A Review of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows

Book-by- Melanie Joy, Ph.D. ---Review below by Angela Woodhull , this review of Melanie's book as it relates to the Elder Abuse and Exploitation Reform Movement.

Yesterday, I attended a power point presentation at the local library by Dr. Melanie Joy, the author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows.

Dr. Joy pointed out that “all systems of oppression depend on our ability to dissociate or find elaborate rationalizations to keep from recognizing the suffering of a socially sanctioned inferior.”

Sound familiar, folks? This is exactly what we do to the elderly when we take away their civil rights, stick them in nursing home dungeons against their will, and allow attorneys, through their judge associates, to steal all of their assets and convert them into attorneys’ fees.

Dr. Joy asked the audience, “When is the last time you saw a farm animal?”

Her point? The animals are kept tucked away at the slaughter houses and that if most people ever witnessed what goes on in the slaughter houses, it would traumatize them.

We do exactly the same thing to our elderly when we tuck them away in nursing home dungeons and then allow attorneys to consume their assets.

And that which is not seen or witnessed is so much easier to exploit.*

Dr. Joy believes it is a “cultural mentality” – a mental disconnect-- that allows the slaughtering and eating of some animals, such as cows and pigs, and the loving of other animals, such as dogs, to transpire.

Perhaps if more judges, attorneys, and professional guardians became vegetarians or vegans, they would also develop a transference of sensitivity to the elderly that would not allow financial exploitation and nursing home physical and emotional neglect to occur. Perhaps we are evolving as a society and as more people embrace a healthier and more humane diet, the mistreatment of our elderly will cease.

Could it be that dietary awareness could lead to more humane laws and justice? Dr. Joy believes that justice depends on our ability to speak up, witness to the truth, and make dietary changes.

I believe that by embracing a consistent reality and sensitivity toward all living beings on Planet Earth, our treatment of the elderly, the unborn, and all of God’s creatures may become more humane.

Angela V. Woodhull, Ph.D. a licensed private investigator

licensed non-denominational minister, ADL #1290

(352) 327-3665

(352) 682-9033

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*See quote from Reverend Anthony Nardella, attorney at law, published March 14, 2011. “I earned that money.” (almost the entire estate of Louise A. Falvo has been converted into attorneys’ fees to benefit Reverend Nardella; see more of Reverend Nardella’s guardianship cases on the web, Orange County dockets, excessive fees)

See also: http://www.amazon.com/Love-Dogs-Pigs-Wear-Cows/dp/1573244619

See also: “Consistent Life Ethic” http://www.consistent-life.org/contact.html

http://www.consistentlife.iwarp.com/consiste.htm

ARE THE SEALS BEING OPENED?

Comments by :From: Tim Butler with thanks to Janet Phelan for the heads up
Subject: [Remnants_Hope] Seals are being opened
To: remnants_hope@yahoogroups.com

Revelation 6

¹And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.

²And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.

³And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.

⁴And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.

⁵And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.

⁶And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.

⁷And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.

⁸And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.

THE WHITE HORSE

²And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.

White, in the Bible, has always represented peace. We live in a day where war’s, between nations, are almost a thing of the past. The United Nations today places sanctions against “Rouge” nations that do not go along with the New World Order that they are trying to impose. Iran and North Korea both have had many sanctions placed against them because they will not line up with the NOW way of thinking. In this passage about the white horse and it’s rider we see that he is given a crown and a bow and that he goes forth to conquer. Notice that he was given a bow, but no arrows for the bow. This is the United Nations. The U.N. Has no military force of it’s own. The world has given authority to the U.N. To keep the peace of the world and while America seems to be it’s military arm, they themselves have no arms.

THE RED HORSE

³And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.

⁴And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.

I WAS TALKING TO A BROTHER IN THE Lord the other day about all the happenings in the world. The brother said, about the news, “All you hear about anymore is REVOLT and REBELLION.” The Lord quickened to my heart that this is the Red Horse Rider rising. If you have listened to the news all you hear about is the uprising of many countries in the middle east. The people are revolting against leaders who have held sway for many, many years. Why is this happening in so many places all the sudden? There really isn’t anyone that I have heard that can give a good answer to this question.

In the U.S.A. The unions are up in arms and rebelling against several states, Wisconsin, Indiana and Ohio, who have introduced bills in their congresses to do away with the Unions in the States job sector. The States say they must do this to balance their budgets because of the great recession we are in. The Unionists say that the States are just trying to break the Unions.

On the Federal side of things, the new congress is trying to cut the budget by 100 billion dollars and the Democrats are screaming bloody murder. It seems to me that inevitably there will be a government shutdown and many government workers will be out of a job and many services shut down. This, I believe will cause a uprising in our own country as things have been on shaky ground here in the country ever since ObamaCare was passed last year. This might just be the straw that breaks the Camels back.

The Red Horse spirit is alive and well. China recently has had rumors of an uprising and the government there has strongly told the people, You better not!

THE BLACK HORSE

⁵And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.

⁶And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.

The third seal that contains the Black Horse is soon to be opened. The rider of this horse brings Economic destruction to the world. Never in the history of man has the economies of the world been so interlinked. When the economy of the United States started to crumble so did the rest of the world along with us. Right now the economies of the world are hanging on the proverbial thread, waiting for the other shoe to drop.

PLOP, the shoe is about to drop folks. The scripture above says “See thou hurt not the OIL or the WINE.” Have you noticed oil prices lately? When the price of Gas hit $4.00 per gallon a couple of years ago is when the world economies started sliding. I do not believe that we will survive this time. Economic indicators show that the price of a barrel of oil will reach between $150.00 to $200.00 per barrel by years end. People all around this world are struggling just to put food on the table right now, how in the world will we afford to even go to work when gas prices reach $5.00 per gallon and the price of groceries and all goods increase because of transportation costs?

In John’s day, a penny was a days wages. Can you imagine a loaf of bread costing a days wages? You can if there isn’t any work to be had. Real unemployment figures, the ones that not only include those currently on unemployment but also those who’s unemployment has run out, show that over 20% of Americans are unemployed, these figures do not include those on welfare either. If unemployment continues to rise, tax revenues for the government will continue to fall. Isn’t it something that the Tea Party Republicans come on the scene promising to reduce the Federal deficit just at a time like this? I do not believe they were “Elected” by accident. If tax revenues continue to fall and the Congress cuts back on spending, well, someone is going to go without. Can you imagine the uproar if welfare or Social Security is cut back or cut off? Brothers and Sisters, the days are surely evil. Prepare for the tribulation now while the leaves of the tree are green because they are gonna turn color and dry up all too soon.

THE PALE HORSE

⁷And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.

⁸And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.

I believe that the pale horse rider will usher in the AntiChrist. The Pale Horse is the result of the works of all the other horses combined. I believe a Evil man will rise up and will cause many to be killed by wars and sanctions (with holding food and medicines) but the AntiChrist will come in and save the day, oust the (Bad) guy and give everyone a false peace and security.

1 Thessalonians 5:3 (King James Version)

³For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Brothers and Sisters, I hope you can see what the Lord has laid on my heart. We are living in the very end of days! We are seeing scripture being fulfilled right before our very eyes.

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Have a great weekend With the Franz Family ...Enjoy

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Do You Remember These

Do You Remember These

You may need to watch it twice; once to watch the Burma shave signs change and once to catch all the pictures plus listening to the music of the Statler Brothers.

THIS IS REALLY GREAT.

Thanks to George Daniel for this great weekend fun!

http://oldfortyfives.com/theseventies.html

Video: Has Revelation's 'pale rider' shown up in Egypt?

Riot footage shows mysterious horse-like figure floating through crowd,the mysterious, pale green figure seen in televised news coverage of the Egyptian riots has prompted some viewers to ask, "Could this be the Fourth Horseman of the Apocalypse?"

Read more: Video: Has Revelation's 'pale rider' shown up in Egypt? http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=260049#ixzz1DC9TZwnf

The strange image can be seen beginning at the 1:19 mark of the following video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UKz3GVrHI8

Related:

Untold thousands of marine animals float dead in Amazon river & Florida
and everywhere in between:

http://theextinctionprotocol.wordpress.com/2011/02/04/untold-thousands-of-marine-animals-float-dead-in-amazon-river-flordia/

Hosea 4:1 Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.

Hosea 4:2 There is only cursing, lying, murder, stealing, and adultery. They resort to violence and bloodshed.

Hosea 4:3 Therefore the land will mourn, and all its inhabitants will perish. The wild animals, the birds of the sky, and even the fish in the sea will perish.

Grandma Goes to Court

In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman to the stand. He approached her and asked, 'Mrs. Jones, do you know me?' She responded, 'Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. I've known you since you were a boy, and frankly, you've been a big disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, and you manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you're a big shot when you haven't the brains to realize you'll never amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you.'

The lawyer was stunned. Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the room and asked, 'Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?'

She again replied, 'Why yes, I do. I've known Mr. Bradley since he was a
youngster, too. He's lazy, bigoted, and he has a drinking problem. He can't build a normal relationship with anyone, and his law practice is one of the worst in the entire state. Not to mention he cheated on his wife with three different women. One of them was your wife. Yes, I know him.'

The defense attorney nearly died.

The judge asked both counselors to approach the bench and, in a very quiet voice, said,

'If either of you sonofabitches asks her if she knows me, I'll send you both to the electric chair.'

Merry Christmas

Santa Claus Legal Woes Multiply

Author unknown

The American Civil Liberties Union announced today that it was bringing a lawsuit against Santa Claus for violations of the civil rights of children. An ACLU spokesman, Mr. E. Scrooge stated that, "Mr. Claus has been violating children's right to privacy and has been putting that information in a vast database. The information is then used by the law enforcement arm of Mr. Claus' organisation to determine which children are considered naughty or nice. It is obvious Mr. Claus has violated the children's rights, as we have alleged in our suit, because of the memos and other company information we have obtained. In addition, we believe Mr. Claus has been engaging in mind control experiments designed to prevent the free expression of beliefs."
Among the documents presented to the courts today was a memo in which reads, in part:
You better watch out.You better not cry.You better not pout.I'm telling you why.Santa Claus is coming to town.

He sees you when you are sleeping He knows you're awake,He knows when you've been bad or good So be good for goodness' sake.when Mr. Scrooge claimed the document, which was obtained from a worker in the distribution department of Mr. Claus' organisation "... clearly shows a concerted attempt to restrict the rights of children to free expression and free thought. In addition, there are concerns about the security of the information. What would be the result of such a database being made available to other law enforcement agencies around the world?"

Lawyers at the Justice Department also confirmed today that they were investigating the possibility that Mr. Claus was at the core of a vast conspiracy against children. Anonymous sources from inside Justice stated, "We believe a large number of parent, ministers and teachers are involved in this business and we expect several of them will testify for the State in return for a lighter sentence." In addition, the same sources indicated a parallel investigation by the Department and the FBI on possible charges of smuggling on the part of Mr. Claus, "our records do not show Mr. Claus, or any one else paying any import duties or taxes on any items he has delivered. Since Mr. Claus has representatives in all of the States of the Union we believe he should have to pay state and local taxes on all of the goods he delivers."

Lawyers for Mr. Claus stated, "The charges of the ACLU are absurd. Mr. Claus is a well known and highly respected figure. His supporters are from around the world and his message of love and respect can, in no way, be taken as a form of "mind control" or a violation of the civil rights of children."

The lawsuit is complicated by the fact that Mr. Claus is not a resident of the United States or any country which the United States currently has an extradition treaty. It is unknown where Mr. Claus is at the moment, but it is believed he is hiding out at his north pole estate.

In a brief statement, read by his lawyer, Mr. Claus said, "I find the charges of the ACLU absurd and am confident they will be rejected by the courts. As for any criminal charges, I believe the Justice Department will discover they have no basis."

Experts are uncertain what possible effect the suit or possible pending charges might have on Mr. Claus' Christmas travels this year.

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Santa Claus Might be Forced To Retire, In Show Of Ageism.-Millions Baby Boomers Upset!

Story borrowed from the "Gringo Times" edited ,abridged and adapted for E.A.

Reliable sources have informed E.A. that talks are ongoing to intern Santa Claus and his wife in separate facilities and replace the ageing couple with a modern day Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Following several APIS interviews we have found out that Santa Claus is no longer able to cut the mustard and might be forced to live in Spenguin Rehabilition center on the north pole separated from his wife who was deemed irrational and incapacitated and has become a "Ward of the State."

Millions of toys have been confiscated and will be sold to pay for legal fees, this has many people upset that poor children everywhere might not be able to get the toys they want this year.

The forced separation of Santa and his wife has the older santa, who is now showing his age very depressed and drinking more than usual.

Coca-Cola announced that the Santa Claus and the original red and white outfits will be outlawed by 2011 if St. Nick refused to wear the new slim fit designs customes being marketed buy Coke. Coke chiefs feel the outdated "fat,old Santa" no longer fits in with the new healthy image Coke is trying to portray and have filed several complaints with the North Pole iDCF.

Coca Cola has begun selling a new "healthy soda" Diet Coke with Vitamins B-12,B6,B52,Magnesium,NH3,Zinc Substrate and marketed as new "Diet Coke PlusX"TM

Sources close to the big man say Santa has been fond of Coke for over 50 years and is very unhappy to hear that they are threatning to pull the plug.

"Without the money from the sponsorhip many children will not get the toys they asked for". Says Rudolf.

The picture on the right despicts a happy Santa during better times.............

Rudolp the Red Nosed Reindeeer has been the subject of many iDCF investigations when he admitted that his red nose is in fact due to inhibiting too much alcohol, and was reported to say "I don't Care, Let them pull the plug! We still got Santa Libre!

"I spend my whole life devoted to the richly un rewarding task of lugging credit-card financed un-enjoyables around with the help of my colleagues and our off the road *NWD drive vehicles,what will happen to the poor retailers?"

The dispute dates back to the 1930's with Coca Cola's winter advertisement campaigns despicting Santa Clause in red and white garments. Since then coke has used Santa in many marketing campaigns associating Cola and Chrismas in the minds of most households.

Michel Rin-Tin-tin, marketing spoke person for Coca-Cola refuted the claims that commercialism and ageism is ruining X-Mas for many baby boomers.

"We are not trying to strong arm the big man,we just feel in present market conditions and with the obesity problems facing our children it would be irresponsible to condone Santa's un health lifestyle and rapidly mounting health problems and he just isn't as sharp as he used to be.

"If Santa could at least make an effort with his weight by perhaps using our new healthier brands we could start negotiations again.We are not stealing X-mas and we think it should stay an annual event."

The beverage conglomerate has opened the tender to its other brands. Sprite Lemonade was quick to jump on the sleigh by offering 50% of the required sponsorship if Santa was to wear their sprite custume which is green and white.

However the E.U (Elves Union) feels this will further confuse the public. " I am sick and tired of people calling us Dwarfs and the last thing we want is to be associated with Sprites. Sprites are little cretins that live in hell. We are elves and proud of the fact that we have been Santa's little helpers for generations.

The move by Sprite to alleviate the problem has spurred other conglomerates to come up with bright ideas for 2009.

Brugal is said to be interested in a possible partnership with Sprite bit it has been suggested that they would required the Brugal logo on the sleigh and any future X-mas promotions.

However MAD and other international driving associations have slammed the suggestions of using alcoholic beverages because they feel it could encourage Drunk Sleigh Riding."It's bad enough with X-mas drinking problems we have now. Imagine giant sleighs out of control with boozed up drivers and eight reindeer running rampage.

Whatever the outcome many onlookers are calling for the Magic to be put back into X-Mas. The Magic was taken from X-mas when the Orlando Magic basketball team bought it from Santa for estimated $15 million USD in 1993.

According to sources close to Santa , he originally signed the deal because he believed the magic ingredients in the beverage helped him do the job is just one night.However when Coca cola stopped using the magic ingredient it seemed that no body was performing to their usual standards.

"Caffeine is not enough man, we have one of the most highest profile media roles in the world and that comes with a lot of pressure". Mrs Claus was quoted as saying.

Mrs. Claus was recently seen leaving a Harley Street Clinic ,before she became a "Ward of the State" and ranted to reporters."Whoever takes Coca Cola's place in 2009 better give us what we need. We gotta' get it. I got to get that Coca-Cola feeling".

Beverage historian Dr. Pepper was keen to provide some background to the story. He told us that the beverage was named Coca-Cola because,originally the stimulant mixed in the beverage was coca leaves from south America, from which the drug cocaine is derived. Apparently the company has since removed this ingredient.

This is not the first time that Coca Cola has threatened to diversify its X-mas campaign.Top executives at the corporation and APIS officals have for years worried about the implications of condoning an old fat bloke creeping into children's bed room at night.

"It's nothing short of a time bomb!" exclaimed, Congress woman Stormy Weathers , chairperson of the iDCF review board in the recording of the meeting we stole of their last board meeting.

It's not the first time that Santa's life style was attacked, in the 1880's Santa was much shorter and smoked a pipe. Obviously this had to change when public opinion dictated that it wasn't cool to be short and gnome like.

On the Christmas Eve of 1862. during the Civil War,Abraham Lincoln specifically asked Santa to visit the Union troops while wearing a fur trimmed suit adorned with Stars and Stripes as he brought joy to the soldiers who fought to protect the unity of America. Many historian said that seeing him side with the North was one of the most demoralizing moments for the Confederate army.

Advertisement gurus are now suggesting that PepsiCo would leverage a massive advantage if they can get the big guy over on their side.

Santa hit back this week saying "Coca cola can not stop me from doing what I've been doing for 400 years. They can pull the finance plug but any claims to my outfit is ridiculous, In fact I was wearing Red when I was St Nicholas, the bishop of Nyra in Lycia, and as for my personal health issues, I think coke should realize that I've been around for a thousand years or more so whether I drink Coke,Regular Sprite or Brugal Rum is my concern and I want my wife back ,the allegations that I am old and senile are just rubbish this is just an excuse to appropriate my estate in the Polar Cap and extort more taxes from the younger folk."

the bereaved Santa was heard as saying.............

*Disclaimer.-This story is fictional and any resemblance to characters,events ,companies ,or agencies is purely coincidental.

"The Second Coming"

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October Financial Tips

With all the turmoil in the market today and the collapse of Lehman Bros and acquisition of Merrill Lynch by Bank of America, this might be some good advice. For all of you with any money left, be aware of the next expected mergers so that you can get in on the ground floor and make some BIG bucks.

Watch for these consolidations later this year:

1. Hale Business Systems, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Fuller Brush, and W. R. Grace Co. will merge and become: Hale, Mary, Fuller, Grace.

2. Polygram Records, Warner Bros., and Zesta Crackers join forces and become: Poly, Warner Cracker.

3. 3M will merge with Goodyear and become: MMMGood.

4. Zippo Manufacturing, Audi Motors, Dofasco, and Dakota Mining will merge and become: ZipAudiDoDa.

5. FedEx is expected to join its competitor, UPS, and become: FedUP.

6. Fairchild Electronics and Honeywell Computers will become: Fairwell Honeychild.

7. Grey Poupon and Docker Pants are expected to become: PouponPants.

8. Knotts Berry Farm and the National Organization of Women will become: Knott NOW!

And finally, ...

9. Victoria's Secret and Smith & Wesson will merge under the new name: TittyTittyBangBang.

The Dragon Released to Gather The Nations for Battle

Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and have them put to death. Mark 13:12

Art used by Pat Marvenko Smith, copyright 1992. To order prints visit her "Revelation Illustrated" site, http://revelationillustrated.com/

Anti-Military Lawyer Damages Marine's Car on Eve of Deployment

NOTE: Jay Grodner pled guilty. An important update is posted here.
This ought to make your blood boil. And this Marine should receive a commendation for not kicking the living crap out of the guy...seriously.

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Elder Abuse Salutes the men and women in uniform because without their sacrifices we would not enjoy our most valuable possession , the freedom to speak freely and to expose corruption and speak out against injustices, whenever and wherever we see them.

Elder Abuse Salutes the Men and Women at BlackFive.Net

Not Even the Dog is Safe from (IRA) Involuntary Redistribution of Assets

Contributed to by Estate of Denial

A Manhattan judge quietly reduced the notoriously ill-tempered canine’s $12 million trust fund and signed off on a deal to pay the late billionaire’s two disinherited grandchildren $6 million amid allegations that Helmsley wasn’t mentally competent when she signed her will.

In bombshell papers filed in Manhattan Surrogate’s Court, the siblings say the so-called Queen of Mean was not of sound mind or memory and did not have the mental capacity to make a will when she signed the document on July 15, 2005.

The highly unusual deal was signed off on by both the state Attorney General’s Office, which oversees charities, and Surrogate’s Court Judge Renee Roth.

We understand that $12 million was an excessive amount to leave in a trust fund designated for the care of Leona Helmsley’s dog, Trouble. And we certainly look at pet trusts as financial vehicles that can lead to serious abuse or looting of an estate. Read full story here.

It just seems wrong, however, for a court, some attorneys and disgruntled heirs to come in and dismiss Helmsley’s final wishes. Why not keep assets from Trouble’s trust in income generating investments through the last years of her life (probably five or less per the article) and then perform a final distribution as is likely specified in Helmsley’s estate plan?

Helmsley deserves her final wishes to be respected in the same manner as any other American. The apparent negotiation and non-disclosure of details regarding posthumous changes in Helmsley’s will are troublesome. Not that it is necessarily anyone else’s business, but the precedent that a decedent’s final wishes can be renegotiated upon their passing violates an individual’s right to direct the ultimate disposal of their property and potentially usurps the rights of inheritance for designated beneficiaries.

With “case law” as a basis for our legal system, we hope the Helmsley case doesn’t become a cornerstone for “anything goes” estate proceedings - so long as you have the social clout and money to influence the local judiciary - such that open season on the property of the dead becomes the norm.

The pooch "Trouble" is not without it's own (IRA) Involuntary Redistribution of Assets problems , the pampered pooch who inherited 12 million dollars from a late US hotel magnate earlier this year has fled to Florida under an assumed name after receiving death threats, a report said.

Trouble, a white Maltese who belonged to billionaire Leona Helmsley until her death in August, was flown by private jet under tight security two months ago after receiving around 20 such threats, the New York Post reported.It said the rich bitch was now living in Florida with Carl Lekic, the general manager of the Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel. in Florida, a favorite with retirees escaping the winter, without naming its sources.

The paper did not say who was suspected of being behind the threats, but Trouble is said to have earned countless enemies due to a penchant for biting.John Codey, who is in charge of the pampered pooch's trust fund, told US television network CBS last week that there had been threats to kidnap the dog.

He added that the cost of Trouble's round-the-clock security detail, medical care, chef-cooked meals and grooming were an estimated 300,000 dollars a year. The dog was previously living at a 28-room estate in Connecticut.

When Trouble dies, any remaining money from her trust will go to the charitable foundations that inherited the lion's share of Helmsley's estimated four-billion-dollar estate.Helmsley, dubbed the "Queen of Mean" by the tabloid press, cut two grandchildren out of her will while leaving five million to two others on the proviso that they visit their late father's grave at least once a year.Helmsley's will also stipulates that when Trouble dies she is to be buried beside her and her late husband Harry, who died in 1997.

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Little Red Riding Hood

Happy Memorial Day From the Editor of ElderAbuseHelp.Org

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This Weekend we all went to swim with some very special animals that are friendly and intelligent creatures, the bond established with these amazing animals is hard to describe. It is said that the brain of these mammals are larger than that of humans, they communicate with humans in a manner that have been known to save lives as they can sense when something isn't quite right, e.g. pregnancy , and are sensitive to the disposition of humans being attracted to some and avoiding others who exhibit aggressive behavior . People who are trained in "dolphin language" can tell a lot by interacting with these mammals .

There are many theories as to how they are able to do this, that's a subject to complex to get into here, we'll leave that for another story and just say for now that sharing a portion of our holiday with these special creatures is an experience we will not soon forget!
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Sleep: The Gift of the Gods

Irene A. Masiello / author: PARADISE COSTS--

While most of us could use a week at a spa de-stressing, most often our heavy schedules barely allow enough time to get a good night’s sleep. Sleep is the gift of the Gods and most of us need more of it to recharge our spirits.
We are a sleep deprived nation and not getting enough rest has vast implications. When we’re tired our cognitive function drops, job performance decreases, our concentration is diminished, we lose our tempers faster and our waist-lines increase.

"The Duvet Diet," a sleep-yourself-thinner plan advanced by author Jane Worthington, report London's Times Online and Daily Record indicates that one extra hour of sleep a night every night for a year could translate to a weight loss of 10 pounds.

Dr. Shahrad Taheri, who also operates an obesity clinic, at University of Bristol has done extensive research in this area and told the Times Online, "How much sleep we have affects our IQ, our suicide risk, our chance of substance abuse and our weight.”

For decades, the national average of body weight has been on the increase. Most of us admit we're getting far less sleep, too. Are the two really connected? Yes. Obviously, if we're awake longer, we have the opportunity to consume more calories. But it's more than that:

A bad night's sleep usually equates with over-eating the next day & may convert to an increase of 1000 calories in an attempt to overcome fatigue Hormones that control appetite are decreases with a lack of sleep Lower glucose tolerance levels result from a poor quality of sleep and, therefore, can also be a factor in obesity by increasing the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Less sleep equates to raising body mass index (BMI) and that applies to kids, too.

Also, a single poor night’s sleep can depress and compromise our immune systems.

Interestingly enough, RealAge.com tells us eating the right foods can help us sleep.

“Bananas,” RealAge.com states, "They're practically a sleeping pill in a peel. Bananas contain sleep aides melatonin and serotonin as well as magnesium, a known muscle relaxant.”

Also, Mom was right, warm milk is a great sleep aide because it contains a trace of tryptophan, an amino acid with a sedative-like effect, as well as calcium.

Honey, says RealAge.com, is a sleep aide. Put a teaspoon or two of honey in warm milk or chamomile tea. This tiny bit of glucose will send a message to your brain to turn off a neurotransmitter that has been linked to alertness.

Oatmeal is wonderful source of melatonin; make it with warm milk and a drizzle of honey.

Almonds are not only good for your heart, but they also contain tryptophan and magnesium which assists as in getting more sleep. Drop some sliced almonds into the oatmeal with a half of mashed banana with the honey and the warm milk. Sweet dreams, cupcake, and reduce your cholesterol, too, while your hug your teddy.

Whole wheat toast with a little honey and have a cup of chamomile tea can make for a late snack that’s low cal and high octane zzzzzz.

Set the stage for a great night’s sleep by having a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread or have just the turkey with a small white potato and you will be on your way to la-la land after that bubble bath.

According to DrSears.com the best dinners to induce a good night's sleep?

Pasta with parmesan cheese
Hummus with whole wheat pita bread
Meats and poultry with veggies
Tuna salad sandwich

Scrambled eggs and cheese

Cottage cheese, pasta and seafood
Sesame seeds sprinkled on salad with tuna chunks and whole wheat crackers

For those watching your cholesterol and concerned about saying “cheese” too often ask your doctor about taking calcium supplements—it’s a great sleep aide but don’t use it unless your physician says it’s right for you.

Try a little aromatherapy and use some lavender oil on a pillow case, too.

Pleasant dreams.

© Copyright December 2007-All rights reserved-Irene A. Masiello is a certified: holistic/CORE counselor, a stress management consultant & adult educator. Irene A. Masiello / author: PARADISE COSTS--A Victim's Daughter Fights Back Against Elder Abuse...the first pro-active, grassroots REALITY WRITING book urging Americans to help STOP ELDER ABUSE NOW / Elder Advocate & Member of the Elder Justice Coalition / Founder: Starlight Network News / Certified: Holistic Counselor, Stress Management Consultant & Adult Educator / NYC-based magazine columnist authoring a holistically based, spiritual self-help & personal empowerment column since 1998

Again!

Don't forget the spring of yesterday

that has gone never to return

Don't forget the kiss that I gave you

that like the spring will never be the same

Although the cold my brittle my bones

and the snow might whiten my hair

That kiss that you gave me will always

warm my heart

Although the leaves are falling off the trees

Like the years we have together still

But one day it will be spring again

And the leaves will cover the trees

Again

by Ray Fernandez

As They Gather at the Appointed Place- Art work of the Month-

Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and have them put to death. Mark 13:12

Art used by Pat Marvenko Smith, copyright 1992. To order prints visit her "Revelation Illustrated" site, http://revelationillustrated.com/

And Out of Zion Shall Come Forth the Electric Car

by Ezra HaLevi

(IsraelNN.com) Israel will introduce electric cars and the infrastructure necessary to make them a viable alternative to oil-consuming vehicles within the next three years.

The first cars, to be produced by Nissan and Renault, are projected to be on Israel’s streets by 2009, with 100,000 by the next year and a complete switchover from oil within the decade.

The initiative is aimed both at environmental friendliness and reducing the reliance on Arab oil.

Shai Agassi, who heads the initiative and founded Project Better Place, says the goal is to show the world that it is possible to stop using oil in a manner that can be replicated

Commenting on the cars themselves: “There's already an operational prototype. I've driven it, and it goes from 0 to 100 km per hour in 7.5 seconds. In other words, there's a product and it's one of the fastest cars on the road.”

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