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When it is celebrated?

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated every year on ‘Shravan Purnima’ (Full Moon Day of the Hindu month of Shravan), which generally falls in the month of August. This time Rakhi 2008 will be celebrated on 16th august.

How it is celebrated?

Sister goes to her brother and performs the rituals by smearing on kumkum and rice particles on his forehead. Sister ties a Rakhi or an amulet around their brother’s wrist as a protecting charm and pray to god for her Brother’s happiness, she also offers Sweets to her brother which symbolizes the sugary moments between them.

Festival of Raksha Bandhan also calls for celebrations and happiness. Brother pampers their sweet sisters by giving return gifts, which could be cash or gifts like jewelry, apparel, cosmetics or household gift items. Sisters too depict love for their brothers by giving gifts to them and preparing their favorite dishes. Those staying away from their siblings send rakhi gifts with the help of the courier or online shopping to each other, in this way they show care for their brother/sister and wish to be together on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.

Importance of Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan has retained its glory and sacred sensation in modern times too. The brother/sister relationship is no where so worshiped as in India. Raksha Bandhan if taken in true sense has a much broader perspective; the festival encompasses true sense of peace and brotherhood. The importance of Raksha Bandhan is same as Diwali festival in India. And even today, the meaning of custom remains magnificently intact.

Rakhi festival reminds us the pure love between brother and sister as Brother protect & take care of her sister in every situation, where she needs help. In a world full of crisis and strife, these kinds of rituals hold the key to peaceful existence. The auspicious day of Raksha Bandhan can be used as a potent tool for social change, which could ultimately envelop everyone in a permanent bond of love. And even today, the meaning of custom remains beautifully intact.

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If you are a rock , or metal fan chances are you have heard of the rock gods Metallica. This band set fourth a steady stream of fans for years, even after the band had stopped playing. Metallica fans tend to be one of the most dedicated, and extreme fans out there. Chances are, if you are reading this article you are one and the same. Now the question of what you should do, you have your own band tees, and other Metallica paraphernalia. However, you are becoming a parent. It is time to start shopping!

Metallica onesies, and toddler tee’s tend to be one of the most readily accessible band logo clothing for children. You can find these items anywhere from your local wholesale retailer, to even the farthest depths of the internet. Chances are, the moment you type in “Metallica onesies” into your browser, you are bombarded with thousands of sites begging for your business. However, it is important to keep quality in mind. Not all companies will provide you with a long life, fade resistant logo on your child’s onesie or tee. If you are a parent, you know the importance of durability in your child’s clothing.

Now that we have that covered, we will spend some time on the pricing of a onesie. As in articles past, I have told you that you can expect to pay anywhere from fifteen to fifty dollars on a band logo item. This of course, doesn’t necessarily breed truth in the world of Metallica. They seem to populate nearly every store in America, that provides clothing for infants and toddlers. Since this is the case, you may be able to find a onesie as cheap as five dollars from your local store. Just keep in mind, that you will need to keep an eye on the quality of the item, if you intend it to last over a week with your rambunctious child.

A few selections that you may have to choose from would be :

* A fashionable black onesie sporting a rock god mouse, which resembles your standard skull and crossbones, and the band name “Metallica” in vibrant colors.

* A tattoo parlor picture, sporting a parent under the machine and his daughter standing by. This also includes the “Metallica” logo.

* Cd cover simulator onesies, that bear the beautiful artwork from the CD covers.

Of course you aren’t limited to these few, as you are likely to find many others. Metallica shirts and onesies, unlike a lot of band logo fashions. Are available in many different colors, ranging from your standard black, grays, and whites all the way to vibrant pinks, blues, and purples depending on the store you shop at. Chances are, is that you will find a onesie or toddler sized tee, to fit both your needs and your child’s personality.

Shopping for organic baby apparel and childrens apparel? Add style to your baby with a designer t-shirt, a black onesie or a funky diaper bag. We carry black baby clothes, rock toddler t-shirts, maternity apparel, punk baby onesies and Metallica onesie. Find the perfect maternity tees or matching mom and baby set for a new mother.

If you doubt the effect of language on perception, consider the problems that some people have with visualization or imagination. When they close their eyes to visualize, they only see darkness…or some swirly afterimage of their optic nerves. These folks complain that they can’t visualize. That’s because they are confusing what the word says with what it means–a common problem with English.

When we speak of imagination, IMAGE activity, it sounds like we are talking about seeing pictures. In fact, imagination includes all the senses as well as the sensation of moving through space. In a very real sense (pun intended), all our “knowledge” of the world is our imagination, our interpretation of sensory data that we get from our bodies, our eyes, ears, hands and other organs, even our gut and backbone.

Different people use different sorting methods to create mental representations of their world. Some people use pictures, visual imagery. Others prefer sounds, tunes, rhythms, or speech to recreate their environment, auditory imagery. And a third group uses the sensations of their muscles moving through space, kinesthetic imagery.

To facilitate your creative processes, think about an apple. Do you see the redness and the shape? Do you smell its tart sweetness? Do you feel the solid heaviness and smooth peel of it in your hand? Do you taste the juice or hear the crunch as you bite it? Do you reach up to pick it from the tree? Do you cut it in half to see the star made by the seeds at the core?

If you work at tuning in to all your senses, you can get a handle on each of these channels of information about the non-existent apple. Even visually oriented imagineers benefit from “walking around” in their imaginary place, reaching out physically with their hands to pretend to touch the objects there. Auditory people may start with the sounds that they would hear, or they might even want to talk about what they would want, as hearing the words in their own ears makes the sensations easier to smell, taste, touch and see.

Many people make a visualization board or collage to help them to see the desire that they wish to manifest. If you do so, try making an entire environment. Include textures that you might touch, a recording of sounds or music, things that have a smell that triggers the feeling you want–a spice or leaves or tree bark or even a drop of perfume on a piece of paper. Turn on the music, touch your textures and look at the pictures while you are up dancing your dream. You can close the living room curtains if you feel more comfortable.

Try drawing for the movement of your hand and arm in that space, rather than the representation of the result. Talk aloud to yourself, as if you were telling someone else about the things you would like to experience. Hold your cell phone to your ear if you are in public, and no one will even notice you talking to yourself.

Most importantly, notice what activities are easiest for you to bring into your mind, so that you can take some actions to find reminders of those things more difficult for you to represent mentally. While it is more effort to create a total sensory environment than it is to close your eyes, that effort pays off as you are able to devote more emotional energy to “being there. “

And when you feel good about “Being there,” you will be there.

Want to be your own fairy godmother? Read Wishes Can Come True by Charlotte Babb for stories and tips on how you can leave the old stories behind and manifest what you want in your life.

Burma has a long and dark history of oppression, which started on August 8, 1988. The “8888 Uprising” as it is called was a national peaceful revolution demanding democracy that University students launched to let their voices be heard against the corrupt government in the capital of Rangoon.

The protests ended on September 18, 1988, after a bloody military coup by the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC). Thousands of monks and students were killed by soldiers who used bayonets in an effort to keep the matter quiet and out of the media.

Thousands were killed on the infamous named “Red Bridge” when the military fired upon a student protest while it was crossing until the bridge itself was red with the students’ blood. During the crisis, activist Aung San Suu Kyi emerged as a national hero and has since been recognized as a the leader of the democratic movement in Burma (now known as Myanmar).

The September 2007 Saffron Revolution was again led by monks and students who oppose the oppressive regime leading Myanmar. A wave of anti-government protests started in Myanmar (also known as Burma) on August 15, 2007 and are ongoing thanks to the abusive military junta who continue to incite the people. Sources say the immediate cause of the protests was mainly the decision of the ruling junta, the State Peace and Development Council, to remove fuel subsidies, as IMF and World Bank recommended, increasing the price of fuel by as much as 100%.

The three times I went to Burma I encountered a very corrupt economy in which foreigners upon entry into the country are made to exchange $300 USD upon entering. In return a visitor receives FEC (a foreign currency of sorts which is utterly worthless anywhere else in the world). Once you have your FEC you than need to exchange them for chat within Burma as the Burmese people use chat rather than the government’s FEC which the government basically instituted to cleverly shave off a fraction of foreign spending before it begins.

September 2007 crimes against humanity were led by the junta security forces who began raiding monasteries across the country to quell the protests, arresting at least 200 monks in Yangon and 500 more in the northeast. Security forces raided at least five Buddhist monasteries. Several monks were injured, bleeding, and forced into a vehicle during a clash with the security forces.

The army raided four monasteries in Yangon and arrested several monks in an attempt to bring leading activists “under control” after which they turned their attention to civilian protesters. Security forces are reported to be preparing to use insect spray to crack down on protesters. Eyewitnesses said fire engines and insect spray carrier trucks were seen near Theingyi market in downtown Yangon. The BBC reported that fire crews were ordered to fill their machines with insecticide.

According to several news media the armed forces gave the protesters 10 minutes to disperse or face extreme action. The radio station Democratic Voice of Burma reported that nine civilians, including Japanese photo-journalist Kenji Nagai was shot and killed by the armed forces.

Soldiers fired both into the air and directly at students marching toward a high school in Tam We township in Yangon. Primary school children were inside the school at the time and were reportedly hit by bullets, as were parents arriving to pick up their children. Eyewitness report 100 people were shot. Up to 300 of the students outside were arrested after a military truck rammed into the crowd.

Although the former US ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton told BBC that China is the key to political change in Myanmar, no boycott of the Olympic games soon to take place in China is happening. No economic pressure is being applied to China to provide an incentive to deal with Myanmar.

With China quietly supporting the ruling junta in Myanmar and the United States passively approving, the United Nations needs to take the lead along with other nations.

Paul Davis is a highly sought after worldwide professional speaker, purpose coach, and change master transforming organizations and empowering individuals to live their dreams.

Paul is the author of several books including United States of Arrogance; Poems that Propel the Planet; Breakthrough for a Broken Heart; Adultery: 101 Reasons Not to Cheat; Are You Ready for True Love; Stop Lusting & Start Living; Waves of God; Supernatural Fire; God vs. Religion; and many more!

Paul’s compassion for people & passion to travel has taken him to over 50 countries of the world where he has had a tremendous impact. Paul’s organization Dream-Maker Inc. builds dreams, transcends limitations, & reconciles nations.

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Let your clothing make a lasting statement–wear Christian tshirts!

Most clothing is fairly ordinary, so why not stand out from the crowd by wearing witty Christian T-shirts? Christian T-shirts will grab fellow Christians attention, and will make non-Christians stop to consider the written statements and graphics with which you adorn your body, called a temple of the Lord in the Bible.

Some Christian clothing is adorned with numbers. These numbers refer to a favorite Bible verse, John 3:16. People not familiar with the Bible could very well ask you what the numbers refer to, and this is a perfect opening for you to share your faith with them.

Since everyone expects tshirts to have a funny twist, Christian tshirts are no exception. You could expect to find tshirts that are a spoof of well-known clothing brand names, for example.

The graphics on Christian clothing is also worthy of note. Why not wear a “Public Display of Affection,” but instead of the typical meaning, it shows a picture of the crucifixion. Consider the effect of a large red cross with the words “A Blood Donor Saved My Life,” referring the the Ultimate giver of life, Christ. If a picture says a thousand words, these bold graphics printed on your tshirt will help you get the message out about God’s grace without you even uttering a word.

However, Christian tshirts can make great conversation starters as well. Nonbelievers might not understand very much about the Good News, so wearing a tshirt that brings a salient aspect of Christianity to their attention can be a wonderful way to begin sharing with them the good news about God’s grace available to them.

It can be challenging to share your faith in order to reap the souls of the unsaved. It is not always easy to know what to say that will reach a particular person’s needs. A colorful tshirt can help bridge that gap where witty banter takes a turn to more serious subject matter.

Christian tshirts come in various sizes and styles to fit every member of your family. From babies to bikers, you will find Christian tshirts suited to the smallest tyke up to big and tall people. Fitted Christian tshirts are also available for men and women, as well as Junior-sized Christian tshirts. Fitted tshirts are cut a little trimmer than a regular tshirt, so that they look wonderful on you. Many design styles also come in a long-sleeved version, perfect for those chilly winter and spring days that require a bit more protection from the cold. Whatever you particular preferences to style and message, Christian tshirts speak louder than words, and give you a witness even when you are not talking to anyone.

Susan Slobac helps promote that Christian clothing is making its way into the workplace and classrooms alike with their edgy statements and thought-provoking designs.

Sun Yat-sen

Leader of the Chinese revolution

Father of the Chinese mainland

The first provisional President

When the Republic of China was founded

Developing a political philosophy

Upon which the government was grounded

The Three Principles of the People

Nationalism, democracy, and livelihood

Sun Yat-sen loved his people

And dared to do good

Because he did deeply care

He sought their betterment and welfare

His legacy still influences China today

The Republic growing stronger economically by day

Sun’s foundation did certainly pave the way.

Sun studied English at the Anglican Diocesan Home

Where he learned a new song

Sun was taught also by the orphanage in Hong Kong

About the struggle of other kids

And the necessity to fight to win.

To apply yourself regardless

With or without the approval of your kin.

In April 1884, Sun was transferred to Queen’s College.

Sun was happily baptized by an American missionary

Wholeheartedly embraced Christ and Christianity,

Which led to the making of this great revolutionary.

Sun pictured a revolution as similar to salvation

The mission and mandate of Jesus Christ

And for China’s salvation he gave his devotion and life.

Sun’s conversion to Christianity led to the development

Of his revolutionary ideals and push for advancement.

The Spirit of Christ brought Sun life enhancement.

As a result, his baptismal name, Rixin was given,

“Daily renewal” is its literal meaning.

Greatly troubled by a backward China

That demanded exorbitant taxes

Levies from its people

Though they be obedient and humble

Honorable, harmonious, and not apt to quarrel.

The people were conservative and compliant

Hence they needed a spokesperson a bit defiant

Upon whom they could be reliant

The Chinese ancient methodology

Left no room for expression or creativity.

Freedom of thought and opinion was nonexistent

So Sun Yat-sen did cosmetics encourage, and make a place for it.

From the influence of Christian missionaries in Hawaii,

Sun learned to question things and ask “Why?”

Sun developed a disdain for traditional Chinese religious beliefs.

Which he knew experientially to be fruitless and weak.

One day, Sun and his childhood friend Lu Hao-tung

Thought to challenge the people and do something fun

Challenge the false gods and prove them to be powerless

Passing by Beijidian, a temple in Cuiheng Village,

He beheld dead religion which was nothing more than pillage

They saw many villagers sincerely and ignorantly worshipping

The Beiji (literally North Pole) emperor-god in the temple.

So they boldly broke off the hand of the statue,

As expected nothing in retaliation did the god to them do

The wrath of fellow villagers however did they incur

Nevertheless for truth they considered the persecution

Inevitable and were willing to endure

To open unto their people a divine door

Through Christ of whom they were sure

The joys of heaven and freedom, their hearts it did lure.

As for the Beiji god, it never defended itself

Being unable and lacking in divine power

This defining moment was therefore the hour

In which Sun Yat-sen broke free from religious ignorance

And endeavored to launch a new move with brilliance

Liberating and uplifting his people would be glorious

Set on a course to accomplish national transformation

Sun, who had grown increasingly troubled

By the conservative Qing government

And its refusal to adopt knowledge

Quit his medical practice in order to devote his time

To transform his beloved China.

In 1894, Sun wrote a long letter to Li Hongzhang,

The governor-general of Zhili and a reformer in the court,

With suggestions on how to strengthen China,

But Sun was rebuffed and of him they made sport.

Since Sun had never been trained in the classics,

The gentry did not accept Sun into their circles.

From then on, Sun began to fervently call

For the abolition of the monarchy and its fall

The monarchy’s blind eyes that could not see

Sun worked for the establishment of a republic in liberty.

In October 1894, Sun went to Hawaii

Believing for national renewal and a political strategy

Sun founded the Revive China Society

He became China’s revivalist that touched eternity

To unveil the goal of a prospering China

His ideas formed a platform for revolutionary activity

People of lower classes who were disenfranchised came

Upheld the ideals and virtues of his name

Laboring for China’s liberation just the same

Fellow Cantonese expatriates joined the cause

Birthing breakthrough for a civilization today we awe

1.2 billion citizens of splendid China

A pleasant people scattered across the planet

Their delicious culinary delights, we do taste it

The stronghold of imperialism, Sun you did break it

Transcending the wall of China and those who made it

A magnificent cultural phenomena

Today Caucasians say, “Nee how ma?”

As this world power is known economically

It is also exquisite culturally

Mighty and to be feared militarily

Increasingly being awakened spiritually

By Chinese revivalists preaching throughout China

Today saying, “Yay-soo eye nee!”

Renewal is sweeping the land triumphantly!

Sun Yat-sen, father of China,

Your efforts and acts done diligently

Have surely brought your homeland victory

Sun Yat-sen, for China, we thank and salute thee!

Paul Davis is a FL real estate professional, life coach (relational & professional), worldwide minister, and change master.

Paul is the author of several books including Breakthrough for a Broken Heart; Adultery: 101 Reasons Not to Cheat; Are You Ready for True Love; Stop Lusting & Start Living; Waves of God; Supernatural Fire; Poems that Propel the Planet; and God vs. Religion.

Paul’s compassion for people & passion to travel has taken him to over 50 countries of the world where he has had a tremendous impact. Paul has served in many war-torn, impoverished and tsunami stricken regions of the earth. His Dream-Maker Inc. is building dreams, breaking limitations & reviving nations.

Paul’s Breakthrough Seminars inspire, revive, awaken, impregnate with purpose, impart the fire of desire, catapult people into a new level of self-awareness, facilitate destiny discovery and dream fulfillment.

Contact Paul to minister, speak at your event or for life coaching: RevivingNations@yahoo.com, 407-284-1705.

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Prolific and Prophetic Poems to Revolutionize Your World

The love of swimwear must surpass our love of power. We must remember we are all interrelated and interconnected as one. None of us are as strong as all of us. Together we all accomplish more. Divided we fall apart and destroy ourselves.

There is nothing new under the sun. Wars have been fought throughout time. Peacemakers however who transcended the killing instinct and unified people have proven to be timeless. Their words still speak to us today providing wisdom and guidance.

Love for humanity moved great liberators, reformers, and pioneers throughout history. Much can be learned from them. In a world where competition and negativity thrive, we need fresh inspiration to empower us. Where consumerism, consumption, and corporation nation have captivated us, we need truth to cut us free.

Geopolitically the self-willed foreign policy of nations has caused much evil. The American way has led to unnecessary deaths throughout the globe. It is time politicians seek the global good rather than plundering the planet for petrodollars and arms contracts.

The power of disagreement provides enlightenment, while challenging our ideological orbit. When ultimatums replace options and alternatives, the power of diplomacy is severed along with our international influence. Constructive dialogue however paves the way for reconciliation and peaceable conflict resolution.

Military invasion and occupation creates rather than eliminates terrorism. Militaristic campaigns never win the battle for the hearts and minds of humanity, neither do they provide for posterity a meaningful legacy. Love, liberation, and reconciliation is what the world needs.

Paul Davis is a worldwide minister and peacemaker. Paul’s compassion for people & passion to travel has taken him to over 50 countries of the world where he has had a tremendous impact. Paul builds dreams, breaks limitations, and reconciles nations.

Paul Davis is a masterful poet, prolific writer, prophetic speaker, and worldwide minister. His book Poems That Propel The Planet is about love, liberation, and reconciliation. His organization Dream-Maker Inc. is building dreams, breaking limitations, and reviving nations.

Paul Davis is a life purpose and love coach (professional & relational), worldwide minister, change master, and FL real estate agent.

Paul is the author of several books including Poems That Propel the Planet; Breakthrough for a Broken Heart; Adultery: 101 Reasons Not to Cheat; Are You Ready for True Love; ; Waves of God; Supernatural Fire; Poems designers Propel the Planet; and God vs. Religion.

Paul’s compassion for people & passion to travel has taken him to over 50 countries of the world where he has had a tremendous impact. Paul has served in many war-torn, impoverished and tsunami stricken regions of the earth. His Dream-Maker Inc. is building dreams, breaking limitations & reviving nations.

Paul’s Breakthrough Seminars inspire, revive, awaken, impregnate with purpose, impart the fire of desire, catapult people into a new level of self-awareness, facilitate destiny discovery and dream fulfillment.

Contact Paul to speak at your event or for life coaching:

RevivingNations@yahoo.com, 407-284-1705.

http://www.DreamMakerMinistries.com

http://www.CreativeCommunications.TV