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Natural Gas Powers Texas

According to the US Dept. of Energy, Texas produces and consumes more electricity than any other state. Over half of Texas’ energy comes from natural gas-powered generation plants. Texas produces 25% of the nation’s natural gas and is the largest producer; storing and supplying natural gas via pipeline for all regions of the country. Yet while Texas has large reserves of low grade coal, most of what is burned in its coal-fired plants is brought in via train from Wyoming and Montana.

So, it makes sense for Texas electric power generators to rely more on the supply of natural gas in our back yard rather than waiting for the next 10,000 tons of coal to roll in from Wyoming. Natural gas burns cleaner than coal and does not leave behind large amounts of cinder and ash that require proper disposal.

In the past, natural gas was usually uncovered when drilling for oil. Many middle eastern oil companies commonly used natural gas to push oil out from deposits in the earth and then let the gas burn off (called “flaring”). This was because there was neither large local demand for natural gas, nor a way to safely transport it overseas to markets that wanted it.

In Texas, the practice was very different. Natural gas and oil have been twin commodities that helped build Texas. Natural gas pipelines stretch in all directions from Texas and it has long been used throughout the US for heat, light, and electrical generation. So, it’s little wonder that in this country its price has long been bound to oil, a commodity in a very volatile market where prices are often shaped by world events. For this reason, power generating companies have paid more for natural gas than coal, nuclear, and wind. Because it is the most expensive and so heavily relied upon, the price of natural gas determines the price of electricity.

When the Wave Broke

Throughout 2007 and into 2008, petroleum and natural gas prices rose due to a popular tide of speculative investment. This drove resource development and innovation in natural gas technologies to bring gas reserves to market. Among these:

• The growing Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) trade is expected to increase at 6.7 percent per year until 2020. New fleets of inexpensively built ships and refineries expanded the industry worldwide. LNG now involves 15 exporting countries and 17 importing countries, including the US.

• Qatar announced its goal to develop both its Northfield natural gas reserve production (from roughly 54 billion cubic feet in 1995 to 2.7 trillion cubic feet in 2008) and its Gas-to-Liquids capacity. Qatar is now the world’s largest LNG exporter.

• Developments in horizontal drilling and rock fracturing techniques with high pressure water provide lower-cost access to several huge deposits of natural gas trapped in common shale. These include the Marcellus shale bed and the Barnett shale in Texas (much of it under Ft. Worth) – which has been estimated at holding 26 trillion cubic feet of natural gas and is producing 2 billion cubic feet per day.

In July, 2008, the petroleum/natural gas price wave peaked. Gasoline surged to over $4.00 per gallon and natural gas prices to $13.69 per billion BTU (mmBTU). The cost of Texas electricity exploded.

Inundated with high fuel prices, consumers all across America cut their travel and their energy use. In the fall of 2008, the economy contracted so severely that businesses laid off workers or closed. They stopped using natural gas to heat their buildings and stopped needing electricity to power their machinery. This helped drive down the price of oil, gasoline, and natural gas. But in the case of natural gas, the big developments in LNG supply and natural gas shale brought enormous amounts of natural gas out of the ground. Ready to use, it now lay idle in pipelines, tanks, and ships at sea. With plenty of supply but no demand, the price sank further.

One year after the price peak, the DOE’s EIA reported in its weekly natural gas storage report for August, 14, 2009:

“Working gas in storage was 3,204 Billion cubic feet (Bcf) as of Friday, August 14, 2009, according to EIA estimates… Stocks were 562 Bcf higher than last year at this time and 513 Bcf above the 5-year average of 2,691 Bcf.”

By September, 2009, natural gas lost over 80% of its July 2008 value and had plummeted to $2.409 per mmBTU. Texas electric rates fell as well.

Big Supply + Little Demand = Low Price

Because of booming US domestic supply, natural gas’ price tumble has decoupled it from oil’s price. As analyst Fadel Gheit put it, “[O]il is a global commodity; gas is a regional commodity. You can have a huge discrepancy in gas prices from country to country, from continent to continent, because of a lack of adequate transportation – the means of shipping to take gas from where it’s found in abundance to where it’s needed.”

As a regional commodity now, present US domestic natural gas prices are somewhat insulated versus shocks from international problems. New shale deposits being drilled throughout the lower 48 states provide a more stable supply and stable pricing. As a result, LNG imports to the US are dropping, prompting the United Nations International Energy Agency’s chief economist, Fatih Birol, to forecast a world-wide natural gas glut continuing through 2015.

In an interview with Bloomberg News, energy commodities analyst Stephen Schork painted this picture of the current natural gas supply: “We have more gas than we know what to do with in the U.S.; we have more waterborne gas floating around the world’s oceans that doesn’t have a home.”

When natural gas prices began their slide, many natural gas companies capped their wells and cut their production. The EIA recently reported in its Short Term Energy Outlook:

Total marketed natural gas production is estimated to have increased by 3.7 percent in 2009, despite a 59-percent decline in the working natural gas rig count from September 2008 to July 2009.

Even Qatar announced it will not pursue any new development in its North field reserve for another four years.

Right now, the two big drivers of US consumption are its winter and its economy. This winter, an early cold snap increased heating demands for much of the country and even caused a brief $1 price increase. Though faltering, the US economy has improved somewhat since September, 2008. Because of the slight contraction in productivity and the early cold weather, natural gas prices have risen from their September, 2009 low —but they are still 50% lower than their peak in 2008. The EIA statistic for the January 27, 2010 price at the Henry Hub in New York ($5.42 mmBTU) is 14% higher than the same date last year ($4.75).

The big new for 2010 is it’s still a natural gas buyer’s market. With storage levels still at 5 year highs, enhanced domestic production capabilities, and slow consumption growth, prices are not expected to rise dramatically through 2010. EIA projects that the natural gas spot price at the Henry Hub will increase to an average of $5.25 mmBTU in 2010, which is $1.27 more than the 2009 average of $3.98 mmBTU. Remember, this is an average price; seasonal increases will occur, especially during the summer cooling months in Texas when power demand is at its height.

For Texas electricity consumers, this means that energy prices will remain low through for the rest of the year, though there will be some fluctuation due to seasonal demand, as stated. However, one thing about the near future is certain: consumption of natural gas will increase as economic conditions improve. Businesses will need more people as they will get back to running equipment and machinery – and they will all use more energy. As consumption rises, more generators will burn natural gas to meet that need. Natural gas prices will rise. And so will the price of Texas electricity.

Long Term Solutions for the Texas Energy Consumer

The best thing an electricity consumer in Texas has right now is energy choice. If you sign on to a two year (24 month) plan now, you can lock in the current 2010 rate through 2012. Switching between now and spring when rates are low could save you hundreds of dollars over the next two years. Why? Because you can take advantage of a long term fixed energy plan that locks in the current low energy price. In the near future, the EIA projects that prices will increase in 2011, averaging $6.00 mmBTU as the existing surplus shrinks in the face of a rebounding economy. That’s a 13% increase in price. Right now, if your energy plan is locked in at .114 cent/kWh for 1500 kWh per month, you’re paying about $171/month. But in 2011 given a 13% average increase, your bill could jump to $193.23/month. That’s a difference of $22.23/month or $266.76 for the year.

To maximize your savings for these next two years, you need to act before mid-April because that’s when the price begins its annual increase for summer cooling costs. To find a long term plan that will help you save the most money, go to Bounce Energy and check out their Price Protector 24 plan. Qualified customers will receive movie tickets, bill credits, companion airline tickets, price reductions and more for paying their bill on-time!

Bounce Energy is a Texas Electric Company based in Houston. Bounce Energy’s goal is provide more than low Texas Electric Rates to our customers. With innovative and flexible plans, excellent customer service, and superior customer rewards, Bounce Energy offers a unique approach to Texas electricity.

Many of you have read or seen in the news how a lot of the global warming gurus have been skewing climate records to make global warming seem like it is real. People have fallen for it for over 30 years while people have made billions off the lies. The mainstream media still does not like to talk about this as a possible fraud case. It also seems the governments do not know what to believe. No matter what side of the issues you are on about global warming you do not know what the facts are or what really to believe.

One more serious issue that needs to be talked about that actually effects the world is how people are changing landforms. It can be studied a lot easier than global warming. The real facts are also actually out there when compared to the questionable facts on global warming. Changing landforms is more alarming. It is actually astonishing more people have not picked up on this alarming cause. It has been going on for centuries.

New Orleans is a classic example of landforms changing for the worse. Many parts of New Orleans use to be a swampy area. Hurricanes could blow into land with no worries of harming humans. The land then changed to benefit people and give them a place to stay. For the people to stay in the city of New Orleans they had to be protected from hurricanes with levees. The land itself should have told the people designing this area should have never been changed in the first place. They ruined natural habitat to stay there. They also put themselves in danger in the landform they lived in. Changing this landform had a negative impact on the people that chose to live there.

Changing landforms can benefit and have negative impacts on people. The example of New Orleans was a negative impact. Changing landforms can have a far more negative impact on the environment. It has been factually proven, unlike the so called man made global warming or the newer term, climate change. Take a look at people who have changed the flows of rivers. This has caused the destruction of fish and animals. It even has caused the extinction of some animals.

Cutting down forests is another example of changing landforms that have had a negative impact on our world. This has also caused the death and even extinction of some animals. We hear about owls, leopards and other types of animals that are in the endangered species list because their homes are being destroyed. We also have fewer trees to clean up the carbon dioxide in air that creates more pollution. Changing forests can have a very negative impact on our world.

Changing landforms can also have a negative impact on the weather. Flattening out lands can create more winds and change weather patterns. This can cause more rain in an area or even draught. Changing weather is natural but changing landforms can cause unnatural change. Something, we as people, need to think about.

To live and survive, we do need to change landforms. However, we need to really study the effects of changing landforms can have on our environment and world. There are real facts that changing landforms can have negative effects on animals, weather and the environment. We do not really know if global warming is real or not. More people need to focus on helping landforms survive than global warming. Only change what actually needs to changed.

The studying of Landforms is a major need in the entire world. The author believes in helping landforms survive to protect the world for future generations. Landform protection.

Anyone who has played in the ocean surf or experienced the current of a river, felt the tug of outgoing or incoming surf, recognizes that there is energy contained in moving bodies of water. Harnessing that energy to create electricity has been in third position, behind solar and wind, as a source of alternative energy.

But now, advances in technology are changing that situation. Commercially viable prototypes and active production models operating in wave farms are currently producing electricity successfully. The World Energy Council has described wave energy as a concentrated form of solar energy. With three quarters of the earth covered in water, wave power is an inexhaustible source of clean energy.

Wave power- a brief history

Wave Power has been used as early in human history as 1100 AD in Egypt and, what is now, France and Russia. Wave power during this period was used to mill grain.

One of the earliest known patents was registered to a Frenchman named Girard in Paris and was dated 1799. Interest waned, as it did for wind, during the Industrial Age when fossil fuel became cheap, easy to find and more efficient to use.

In 1909, the then California Wave Power Company created electricity that was used to provide electricity to the wharves in California.

Yoshio Masuda, in 1940, used wave power to light navigation lights.

Interest in wave power strengthened in 1973, when the Arab nations invoked an embargo on the export of oil.

Universities around the world embarked on research to harness the power of the wave at such institutes as MIT and the US Naval Academy in this country. As a side note, the US Navy is currently heavily involved in the use of green sources of energy and is pushing away from a dependence on foreign oil supplies. In other countries, those involved in wave power technology were the University of Edinburgh and Norwegian University of Science and Technology. After the oil began to flow again, research slowed. Leading the way in research today is the University of Oregon, which has partnered on several installations along the Oregon coast.

Now with increases in fossil fuel costs and concern about the effects on the environment of global climate change, advances in wave power technology to create energy are full steam ahead.

Waves- how are they formed

As the sun heats the surface of the earth it creates uneven heating, which, in conjunction with the earth’s rotation, creates wind. Waves are formed by wind passing over the surface of water. As energy is transferred to the water it forms ripples, then, as the force of the wind continues to release energy on the surface, the water forms waves. If this process continues over an extended length of the water’s surface, ocean swells are formed. These ocean swells can travel great distances without a substantial loss of energy.

The World Energy Council estimates that the energy produced by the power of the earth’s ocean waves would produce two times the amount of electricity that is currently created by all other sources of electrical production, including coal and natural gas. This would be done without the hazardous emissions generated by coal and natural gas fired plants. For a more complete list of pollutants and the effects of mining for coal see Energy Loft

Wave Power- The technology

A number of companies have entered the wave power generation field. Some are funded by private infusion and businesses themselves. Others are supplemented by grants or incentives from governmental entities. The countries of Portugal, Scotland, Spain and Australia are investing heavily in this technology.

Ocean Powered Technology (OPT) is headquartered in Pennington New Jersey. OPT’s “PowerBouy” has been deployed commercially in six locations: Atlantic City, NJ, Oahu, Hawaii, Santona, Spain, Hayle, England, Reedsport, Oregon and Cross Bay ,Oregon.

In Oahu, OPT is working with the US Navy and Marines at the Marine base supplying electricity from the offshore PowerBouy array.

As you can see by the photographs, the bulk of the “PowerBouy” is located under the surface of the ocean and, with its design; it can be used to mount navigation signals. Communication devices and monitoring equipment can also be mounted on the buoy. They have designed their trademarked “Talk on Water” that allows boaters to use cell phones offshore, a great benefit for boaters if an emergency arises.

Voith Hydro Wavegen Limited is headquartered in Germany with offices and manufacturing facilities in Inverness, Scotland on the North Sea. In Islay, Scotland, Voith Hydro has a tide turbine generator built on the shoreline that looks like a concrete bunker.

Their offshore tidal current turbine looks like a wind turbine, but this one is underwater, as can be seen on this video produced by Voith Hydro. The blades are approximately 26 feet in diameter and seven stories high.

Pelamis Wave Power Ltd.is headquartered in Edinburgh Scotland. Their Pelamis Wave Energy Converter has the appearance of a segmented snake that is partially submerged when deployed. The joints incorporate hydraulic rams which pump the high-pressure fluid through motors when the wave passes along the unit.

Pelamis units are used at the first commercial wave farm at Agucadoura, Portugal and a phase of the project is planned for the near future

There are undoubtedly numerous other companies and designs, but these are fine examples of the work that is being done in the wave power generation field.

Energy Loft is authored by Gregory Colvin and contains articles covering the alternative energy field. Spotlighting new sources and technologies for a greener planet.

At the dawn of this new decade, I asked readers of Regal Magazine to make New Year’s resolutions to have a positive impact on the lives of others, and not focus on selfish desires in 2010.

Shortly after the publication of that editorial, the town of Port-au-Prince, Haiti was struck with an earthquake and aftershock of catastrophic proportions, killing hundreds of thousands of Haitians, orphaning children and practically forcing an entire city into homelessness.

The Haiti earthquake touched all of our hearts and reminded us just how precious life can be. In a matter of seconds, an entire city was practically ripped to pieces, each image broadcast through the media becoming almost unbearable to watch.

However, in the midst of that anguish and despair, you answered the call to duty, donating money, goods and time to make the pain experienced by the victims of the Haiti earthquake a little bit easier to bear.

The same call to action was answered in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina devastated much of the Gulf Coast, most notably the New Orleans area. Furthermore, when you were called to act after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, heroes in the New York police and fire departments risked and even gave their lives, in an attempt to assist others who were fighting to survive.

Despite the devastation that the Haiti earthquake wreaked on an entire nation, the quick response from ordinary citizens around the globe showed the difference we can make when we are compassionate and empathetic to another’s plight. Nevertheless, the fight for the victims of the Haiti earthquake is far from over and we should encourage all to continue to give because we never know when we could be the victim of such a catastrophic event.

However, we should hold on to that spirit of giving and allow it to translate into our everyday lives, not just at a time of disaster.

Although very few can ever imagine the pain that the people of Haiti are enduring at this very moment, we should remember that there are countless individuals dealing with life’s tragic twists and turns on a daily basis. We should make it a point to give back to people who are facing the pain and struggle that we were blessed to avoid.

Whether they are coping with homelessness, illness or just the rollercoaster ride of life, many people who are less fortunate than us need our help on a daily basis. Regardless, if it is donating to a homeless shelter or giving someone an encouraging word, never wait until something catastrophic occurs to be a benefit to others.

Before the Haiti earthquake, this small island nation was suffering and very few, including myself, were lending a helping hand. Unfortunately, after the news cameras and aid workers leave this nation, many Haitians and many citizens will still be struggling to make it through the day. The question is will we still care and continue to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most?

When the last survivors of the Haiti earthquake are rescued, and the images slowly began to fade from news coverage, will you go back to life as usual, or will you continue with the spirit that we have shown and continue to make a positive difference in the lives?

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Recession Over: How has Harrogate faired in comparison to the rest of the UK economy and how can the small business owner utilise the power of the internet to stay one step ahead of the competition.

Now that the UK economy is officially out of recession I took a look at how Harrogate compared to the rest of the country in coping with the difficult economic climate of the last six consecutive quarters of economic contraction.

Germany, France, Japan and the USA all emerged from recession last year and the UK has been the last major economy to emerge from the depressing journey we have all experienced since the first half of 2008.

UK unemployment fell for the first time in 18 months at the end of December, but other economic indicators suggest that the UK recovery will be a slow one. Gross Domestic Product fell by a record 4.8% in 2009 (according to the Office for National Statistics) and the GDP figures for just Q4 2009 suggest that the economy is far from “recovered?E

However, that’s the UK! I want to understand what has happened to Harrogate in the last year and understand what the future looks like for one corner of the “Golden Triangle?E(made up of Leeds, York and of course Harrogate).

Statistics suggest that the recession has affected the Harrogate District but not to the same extent as some less fortunate areas of the UK. Unemployment is now 2.2%, which is 0.8% higher than 12 months ago, but this is still below the 4.8% experienced in the Yorkshire and Humber region and the national average of 4.1%.

Average shop vacancy rates have risen from 7.5% in 2008 to 10.5% in December 2009. This does reflect the national average and may seem worrying but it’s nothing when compared to the highs of 20% seen in places like Sutton Coldfield in the Midlands and when compared with Wales and the West where empty shop numbers have increased by 25%.

Welcome to Yorkshire runs a monthly visitor attraction monitor and recently reported that Hull has seen the highest increases in total visitor numbers in the last year but Harrogate wasn’t too far behind having seen a 21% increase. Wakefield and York saw a 17% and 7% respectively. So, despite all the doom and gloom, the current economic situation has paradoxically had a positive effect on visitor numbers to Harrogate, with increasing reports of more people visiting the region instead of taking short breaks abroad.

Statistics can be misleading. They can be calculated in numerous ways that may not seem logical and when trying to understand how an economy is affected there are umpteen different metrics that you could select to gauge how healthy an economy is. However, despite this when comparing like for like statistics, it’s clear that Harrogate remains strong. Harrogate’s economy has a strong backbone and its economic make-up is resilient to recessionary pressures. Health care, bespoke manufacturing and food distribution businesses are all less susceptible to fluctuating/weak consumer demand. Yes Harrogate has been affected negatively by the recession, show me somewhere in the UK that hasn’t, but it is well positioned to recover and recover well.

So maybe things will brighten up in the future, but if you run your own business that doesn’t mean that you should rest on your laurels. To stay ahead of the pack in these turbulent economic times it would be prudent to start thinking about utilising some low cost online marketing techniques.

Blogging, social networking, e-mailing and online advertising don’t need heavy capital investment. You can choose the tool that’s right for you or utilise all of them.

Blogging allows you to share your news with the world and your clients with an online diary. You can keep your clients abreast of any changes to your business and interact with them to understand exactly they are looking for.

Social Networking. If you’ve heard of facebook, you’ve heard of social networking! Sign up, join a group and promote your business. Better yet if you’re looking for business contacts, make sure you register with Linked-In.

Viral Marketing is like a modern day, online form of “over the fence?Egossiping. Send out an interesting e-mail; create a video, post a message on a social networking site. If it’s interesting enough word will spread.

Search Engine Optimization: There’s no point having a website if nobody can see it. Make sure you utilise the right keywords and inbound links to force your site into the upper echelons of a search engines like Google and Yahoo.

The above are just small examples of some 21st century alternatives to the traditional ad in the local paper. There are countless more but the point is that to increase your brand awareness, your customer-base and your sales it’s imperative in modern times to harness the power of the internet and make it work for you. It’s not going away. I just hope that small business owners in places like Harrogate don’t get left behind.

To find out more about Harrogate and the surrounding area, including local news, businesses, entertainment and local events visit Our online guide to Harrogate.

Alternative Energy is important item of discussion on just about anyone’s mind today. It was only a year ago that half the population could stand up and say that they don’t care as long as their car can get from A to B without a hassles, but as recent events continue to unfold, more and more people are now standing up against the use of fossil fuels if not for anything other than the fact that they can no longer even afford to drive their vehicle anywhere.

For the longest time, mankind has relied on the production of energy through the utilization of fossil fuels. However, in during the same time frame, there have also been many developments in the alternative energy fields. Back in the 1930’s the development of multiple hydro-powered dams sprung up all across the United States as well as other countries. These are of course a form of alternative energy and have continuously provide the powering needs of the general public for more than a half of a century.

Alternative energy has always been around, and to be completely honest, these forms were here long before the use of fossil fuels. The main reason the fossil fuels became more popular was due to ease of production as well as lowered costs. Sure hydrogen powered cars are a great way to go, but the hydrogen needed to run the car takes electricity to produce and that electricity has to come from somewhere. On the other hand, fossil fuels are readily pumped out of the ground and can be used almost as soon as it leaves the earth with very little refinement needed.

As the years go by, many old ideas have and will continue to resurface as a means of creating power without using fossil fuels as a source. Items like wind power are becoming increasingly popular and many people all across the world are making their own wind generators to produce the power needed to perform a particular task in their home.

Even Nuclear power is considered to be an alternative and renewable energy source. The advancements in the production of power with the smallest amounts of waste have continued to increase over the last couple decades.

Another alternative energy concept that is growing in popularity is that of the harnessing of the sun’s power. Solar power comes in two forms including that solar thermal as well as photovoltaic. The differences between the two are often made complicated, but it is actually quite simple. The rays of the sun comes in many different frequencies, some of these can be used in the form of light in the photovoltaic cells. On the other hand, some of these are in the form of heat such as that of Ultra Violet rays, these can be used in a solar thermal production. We would see more of these systems more readily available allover the world except for the major drawback associated with solar energy. The drawback of solar energy is that it can only be produced during the daytime because the storage of the heat can only be kept for short periods of time. The best thermal storage medium to date is that of a 60/40 mix of sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate molten salt.

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Indigo Children

by: Simranjeet Singh

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This is a quick overview of Indigo Children, you can find more references to videos and additional information by viewing author notes at the bottom

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These unique individuals have been around since the late 1970’s and ever since becoming more and more frequent. As I read now about what an Indigo Child is I’m seeing myself the qualities are also forming in myself and many others in the world – well what are these qualities?

They say on many different sites and books that these unique individuals are of a nature that would be considered what some people are calling “Christ Consciousness” and they are imbued with talents and knowledge that seems to surpass those around them at an increasing speed every year. Those who write and speak about Indigo Children are becoming more and more well-known through out the world with even an occasion of ABC reporting on them, although in the popular ABC clip it does seem they try to bend the perception about these children. Usually this is how it goes with news and media sources, it’s not uncommon for them to debunk or mis-represent in a manner that moves the idea away from future reports.

But as they report, they are psychic, knowledgeable & very creative! Some say that are more skeptical that the creativity of these individuals is because the parents force them to do until they are that good or that it’s flat out just a hoax. Either way it’s put by anyone – be it your believe and know they exist or someone who doesn’t they’re is absolutely amazing things taking place by these children. But not only that, there is beliefs that drive this idea of Indigo children even further. Now it’s being said many individuals between 18-35 have started to be effected by the same energy as the Indigo children, they have many names for all of these types but either way. Great passion, skill & love are being awaken in these people as well.

Again some say it’s the age of awakening. Through out all of this though, we start to hear that the reason they are here is to guide those who have not yet to a crossroad, and at this crossroad they show by living example the ways we must live as a higher conscious being. You may not even know it though, as you and I walk throughout our lives we are constantly running into these children and the possibility they will effect you and I in the coming years is already here.

As I researched more about Indigo children and knowing the quantum laws of the universe AKA The Laws of Attraction and some knowledge of Kabbalah I know the reason for “Satan” (and Im not talking as a demon or god – this is representation of a force of energy that the Hebrew mention) or the energies of Chaos as well as knowledge of what the “light” is. Satan is nothing more than the opponent that we play against in our life. Simply put. The reason we need Satan is because, where we came from in the history of Kabbalah is a place of absolute prosperity, love & fulfillment. But as this is – there begins a time where we wish to earn our fulfillment and love through physical means (aka living/life). So to be able to project the way to earn your way to this fulfillment is to have a force applied to this place of order. (creating this material universe) This in turns creates shadows that currently we’re not there before.

So Satan is not an energy in which we should displace in our reality, it is Satan who also grants the playing field in which we chosen to play on & of course the light is in exact proportion in this dimension, and here is where we can truly meet god with absolute appreciation of knowing both realms of existence. So that’s that in a nutshell of course Kabbalah takes more detail to grasp the exact concepts but that should do for now.

So what this means is the increasing number of these children continue to grow and these awakening our taking place quicker and quicker perhaps it’s the coming age of “The New Sun” or 7th sun as the Mayan would address or “2012″ where we merge with the new dimension. You Can Learn More By Watching The Mayan Prophecies of 2012 by Drunvalo Melchizedek.

But as we examine the world today and special if you have knowledge of “The New World Order” – “Sacred Brotherhoods” or “Secret Societies” – aka The Freemason, Thule Society, Rosicrucian s or Illuminati. You will absolutely begin to notice certain societies and members of these societies have what Kevin Trudeau likes to call “The Parasitic Elite” in them, these individuals push against the advancement of human nature and goodness to fulfill themselves by raking in on the society.

But as I’ve finally come to realize is that “What You Resist Persist” works not just on a level of personal endeavors but works on a larger scale and it works for both those who see the nature of man kind rise and those that wish to see it fall. In sense “Satan” is working through these means to persist against our level of achievement thusly having it rise far faster and with much more excitement as before. With this more and more of these children are being born to move our race along quicker.

There has been a great amount of content on the internet and worldwide of children painting masterpieces of art, children as young as 3 or 4 playing violin solo’s in front of crowds. A very popular movie called “The Last Mimzy” had given us a glimpse of the future to come – Michael Tsarion an alternative researcher had mentioned the gravity of how important these children are in his documentary “Architects of Control”. These children are absolutely abnormal to the current conditioned state of the world. They rise against unfairness, have a respectful distrust of certain authority and can calm and even heal people psychologically. Although as far fetched as it seems, there is concert proof of a rise in the level of human consciousness in this time.

So the time is now to understand, we all have a role to play during this time! Watch as the youth of the world opens our eyes to the real world and what we can do to heal ourselves and the world alike. Miracles will take place at record speeds and truth and enlightenment will spread ever faster, because what the “Elite” persist will also resist and become larger as time goes on.

To view examples and the videos mentioned in this article please visit: Who Are The Indigo Children?

Since the economy began its downward spiral into recession in early 2008, we have seen changes in consumer behaviors and habits. Studies have shown that mindsets have shifted and that the current consumer is a very different person than the consumer of several years ago. Many marketing research services have begun to create their own surveys and reports to gain insight into this new consumer that we are dealing with today.

What most marketing research services begin with is an analysis of consumer behaviors – what are the top drivers of purchase decision making? Are people considering their purchase decisions with more thought to the future consequences? What are people buying more of? Less of? These questions and more can produce an effective study with meaningful results.

So far, various market research services have discovered that durability is a key propeller of consumers’ purchase decision making. This suggests that consumers are looking to the future and considering the long-term implications to their current purchasing actions. It means that consumers believe the economic recession is here to stay, at least for a while. Consumers expect spending levels to remain at these reduced levels indefinitely, and they are making their decisions accordingly. A study that questioned consumers regarding their top reasons for buying a product produced the following results: the top three reasons for buying a product are 1) it is durable and will last for a long time; 2) the product will make the consumer’s life easier; and 3) it is something the consumer has always wanted to have.

In another study by a marketing research services company, questions deconstructed what purchases and experiences people miss the most since the economic downturn. The questions posed elicited four main responses: 1) 24% of respondents said they miss dining out in restaurants (including fast food restaurants); 2) 15% said they miss traveling and taking vacations; 3) 14% said they miss buying apparel (clothes and shoes) that they used to purchase; and 4) 10% said they miss the ability to buy something on a whim, and the freedom to buy whatever they want without having to worry about the future. Sentiments like these will likely lead to an increasing desire for these more luxury items and behaviors, and eventually will bring forth increased spending. It is uncertain when this increased spending will begin, but it is clear that it will happen eventually.

Market research services have pressed consumers for more information regarding their opinions of luxury goods. We’ve found that after consumers made attempts to forgo luxury items, they realized that it is not too difficult to go without these goods; many consumers say now that their current budgets reflect the fact that luxury items seem unnecessary to them now. Out of people who declared that they are on a permanently stricter budget with respect to luxury goods, 42% of them said the reason is because they no longer feel a need to have these luxury items.

In fact, the definition of luxury seems to have changed. In one market research services study, consumers declared that small splurges are now luxuries to them: they feel guilt over eating out (even if it’s inexpensive) or buying an item at full price. In the past, luxury items were more extravagant: expensive cars, high-tech electronics, and fancy clothes. Consumers indicate that they, in fact, do not want to be associated with these big-ticket displays of wealth.

The recession has brought about a fundamental shift in the way people view happiness. Consumers now say that the things they want most in life are not material, but emotional. People want to be happy and spend time with family and friends. One survey reveals that the top indicators of success (according to the consumers surveyed) are 1) being able to have dinner with family often; and 2) being able to exercise every day.

From these survey results and from the current state of the economy, it is clear that the current American consumer is very different now than he or she was several years ago. As the definition of luxury changes, producers must adapt their products and marketing strategies to fit the current spending conditions. In the next few months and years we will experience changes (some lasting, some temporary) in the market and economy. As these changes evolve, market research will be crucial to determining successful strategies for producers.

Rachel Bonsignore is Associate Director of The Omnibus Company. The Omnibus Company, a division of Kelton Research, provides fast and accurate market research services and marketing research services to public relations and marketing professionals looking for newsworthy, actionable data.

January 10 , 2010 was an average winter’s day on the streets of Port au Prince when at 4:53 PM, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the fault line that crumbled the entire infrastructure of that major city.

U.S. General releases relief to people of Haiti -

January 14, The Miami Herald reported that General Douglas Fraser, Commander, US Southern Command, announced the Haiti relief plan; the Secretary of Defense asked the Defense Department to put the entire focus on relief to Haiti. ‘Making use of every asset we have’ He announced that we have on the ground today, 329 people, a group came in to open the airfield operations for a 24/7 capability basis. An initial Command and Control element in Communications were their general supporting team. Four US Coast Guard Cutters, as well as support helicopters, a Destroyer, the Carl Vincent, off the shores of Haiti providing the platform for helicopter and fueling support for ship-to-shore relief. We have a direct Disaster Assessment Team working to survey the situation on the ground. We have the initial elements of the Company of the Battalion of 82nd Airborne paratroopers that arrived today. And, we are bringing in the Command and Control of the 82nd Airborne Division to provide increased Command and Control capabilities to coordinate all the rescue efforts. We are aggressively pursuing every aspect that we can to provide relief to citizens of Haiti. Within days, 2200 Marines and equipment are ready to move in the USS Bataan multipurpose amphibious ship on shore to provide capacity and capability in the assistance of the relief efforts. And finally the U.S. Navy Hospital Ship Comfort will arrive on the 22nd. Our hearts go out to the people of Haiti.

The 82nd Airborne Division, All American, ‘America’s Guard of Honor’

The mission of the 82nd Airborne Division is to strategically deploy within 18 hours of notice to conduct forcible entry parachute assault and secure key objectives for follow-on military operations on behalf of any U.S. national interests. The mission of the modularized 82nd Airborne Division has remained the same. The 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina provides the ability to execute a strategic airborne assault with their primary mission being airfield and seaport seizure. The Division is the nation’s most strategic offensive force maintaining the highest state of combat readiness. On any day, a third of the Division is on mission cycle to respond to any contingency, another third is on combat training, while the other third is on support cycle. No other military unit can respond more rapidly to conflict anywhere in the world than the 82nd Airborne Division. Known as ‘America’s Guard of Honor’, the 82nd is widely recognized as one of the most powerful forces in America’s military arsenal. The Airborne Division is unique in its ability to deploy by parachute to achieve the objectives. The 82nd is most memorable for their ‘vertical envelopment’ during WWII in the European theater. As recently as 2006, the composition of the 82nd was changed as part of the Army’s transformation to a more modular force.

Its assets were reconfigured in the relationship between support elements at division and brigade levels, plus the addition of the 4th Brigade Combat Team. The assets of the 82nd Airborne Division remain, especially today, that they are always ready to be activated at immediate notice to go anywhere on the globe as first responders. The 82nd Airborne and any other military unit acting as a first responder with such dedication should earn them the right to wear the motto “Semper Primus”.

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