Way back in 1955 a then secret project set out to build an aircraft which could fly indefinitely, never needing power. How so you ask? By using a nuclear reactor powered jet engine. In fact the aircraft concept was called the NB-36 and it was built with a 10,000 lb lead bulkhead to shield the pilots from radiation. Originally the aircraft would have spewed radiation out the back and then some brilliant scientists came up with a heat conversion process using liquid metal which allowed the nuclear reactor to remain in a closed loop system heating the liquid metal which was used to spin a turbine jet engine.
The new design was contracted with GE to build the engine although they did not know what the engine was to be used for. It was to be what would be called the Convair B-36 WS125, (weapons system 125), a project which would eventually be cancelled. Perfect for the cold war, never needing fuel with unlimited range. Something we will need for our future exploratory spacecraft, which may be used for generations and cannot simply stop to re-fuel you see?
The USSR was said to have build during this past period the Soviet Bounder supposedly “Atomic-Nuclear Powered Aircraft” as they were having difficulty building an aircraft, which could reach the United States. There aircraft during that time were extremely heavy and huge gas hogs. Could it be possible to build a nuclear aircraft-space craft.
Better yet since there is radiation in space already and it is problematic for space flight (human life), why not hook up a system to collect the radiation waves, modify them to a specific resonance and use that as energy thru heat exchangers to power up a specific propulsion system.
How could this be done? Perhaps with an energy sphere pointed in the direction of the highest consistency of space radiation coming in, which would be attached to a pole with runners or stringers to the corners of the space craft collecting all the radiation energy which would normally hit the space craft. The pole and the runner system could be made of high-tech nano carbon tubes. The premise of the engine would be similar to the WS125 project, but would fire up a different sort of motor. Consider this in 2006.
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If you are stopped by the police and issues a speeding ticket it isn’t the end of the world. You have a few choices of how to deal with it: pay it, fight it (on your own or with the help of a lawyer), or ignore it. Of course you should never choose to ignore it. Doing so will lead to much bigger trouble. So having dismissed that option lets look at the others. Now in many cases it may be simple enough to just pay the thing and move on. However it isn’t all that bad an idea to fight the ticket either. Whether you choose to hire a lawyer or fight it yourself, you should be aware of the basic law that you are charged with breaking. You can do that easily by accessing public records. Here is what you do.
First of all, look up the traffic law that you were charged with breaking. Read over it and become familiar with its wording and any relevant laws that may be related to that particular code. You may need to access the public records provisions to get needed documents to help you prepare your defense (or understand what your lawyer is doing). You can usually get this information at a local public library or a Law library.
The idea here is to assume that you will prosecute your own case (even if you aren’t), and write down any laws that you think would help your situation. Do your best to find some of the different case laws that relate to the charges against you and note any references that support your potential defense. That’s sounds hard and confusing I hear you say. Well perhaps a little, but it isn’t all that bad. If we use California as an example of what the prosecution will need to prove against you, it should be more clear what kinds of information you are looking for.
The California Motor vehicle code has a section on unsafe speed. It states: “No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent. Having due regard for weather visibility, the traffic on and the surface and width of the highway. And in no event at a speed which endangers safety of a person or property.”
Given that little section of code, you now know what the prosecution must prove against you in order for the case to stand.
1) you have to be identified as the driver and the witness for the prosecution needs to have observed you actually driving the vehicle
2) The prosecution has to establish where the violation occurred
3) What is reasonable or prudent? It’s merely someone’s opinion. They must establish that their opinion of what is reasonable or prudent is the correct opinion. To do this they will probably need to refer to the weather, visibility, road conditions etc.
4) That you actually guilty of endangering a person’s life or someone’s property?
As you can see if you work at breaking down the law into smaller chunks that you can manage you should be able to figure out all the points that the prosecution needs to prove against you. If they can’t prove all these points, you have grounds for dismissal after they rest their case.
Now of course you can (and perhaps should) always seek legal counsel to get better help. However in many cases a traffic violation can be successfully defended on your own. All the best of luck, and drive safe.
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Eastern philosophy and medicine, originating in ancient India and China, have traditionally regarded body structures and the life processes occurring within as inseparable. Their terminology resides halfway between structure and function and identifies certain entities in the human body, representing the flow of life energy and, in some sense, conduits for that flow that do not correspond to anatomical structures recognized by Western science and medicine. The chakras are the energy centers in a person’s biological field and are responsible for his or her physiological and psychological condition as well as certain groups of organs. All vital functions of the human body are determined by energy that spins in the chakras. These can be defined as “whirlpools referred,” and in Indian, they are considered “energy bursts” or “wheels.”
The process of energy transformation happens exactly in these centers. Vital energy, along with blood, circulates around the meridians in the chakras and fuels all organs and systems in the human body. When the circulation in these meridians stagnates, the human body becomes susceptible to various disorders. An excellent preventative method, designed explicitly to battle such stagnation is Chi Gun, an ancient Chinese method for self-healing which activates the energy centers. Chi Gun teaches people to release the energy themselves by massaging specific areas corresponding to the different chakras.
There are 49 chakras mentioned in the Vedic Canons, seven of which are basic; 21 are in the second circle, and 21 in the third circle. According to the Vedis, there are multiple energy channels leading to different locations from the chakras. Three of these channels are basic. The first one, called “shushumna,” is hollow and is concentrated in the spine. The other two energy pathways, “ida” and “pingala”, are located on either side of the spine. These two channels are the most active in most people, while “shushumna” remains stagnant.
The seven basic chakras spin at high speeds in the body of healthy individuals but slow down in times of sickness or with advancing age. When the body is in a harmonious balance, the chakras remain partially open. Closed chakras are unable to receive energy, leading to various disorders.
The first basic chakra, “Muladhara,” is located at the base of the spine in the tailbone area. Life energy, which is at the core of a strong and healthy immune system, is stored in this chakra. It is impossible for a person to become sick, old or even to die, before exhausting his or her reserves of this vital energy. The very will for life is controlled by Muladhara. It is also in charge of the bones and joints, the teeth, the nails, the urinogenital system and the large intestine. The first symptoms of a malfunctioning Muladhara are unreasonable fear, faintness, lack of security or faith in the future, leg and foot problems, and intestinal disorders.
The interrupted activity of the Muladhara chakra causes lack of energy, digestive problems, diseases of the bones and spine, and nervous tension among others.
The second chakra, “Svadhistana,” is located at the level of the sacrum, three or four fingers below the belly button. This chakra regulates the pelvis, the kidneys and sexual functions. We also feel other peoples’ emotions through this chakra. Symptoms of a malfunctioning “Svadhistana” are kidney problems, cystitis and arthritis.
The third chakra, “Manipura,” is found in the solar plexus area. This chakra is the center for storing and distributing energy produced by digestion and breathing. It is responsible for vision, the gastrointestinal system, the liver, the gall bladder, the pancreas and nervous system. Symptoms of a stagnant “Manipura” are as follows: increased and constant worrying, as well as stomach, liver and nervous disorders.
The fourth chakra, “Anahata,” also called the heart chakra, is located in the chest area. We generate and receive love through this chakra. It is in charge of the heart, the lungs, the bronchi, the hands and the arms. Symptoms of stagnation include depression and cardiovascular imbalances.
The fifth chakra, “Vishudha,” is located at the throat level and is the center of analytical skills and logic. This chakra sustains the skin, organs of hearing, along with the trachea and lungs. Symptoms include a lack of emotional stability, discomfort in the cervical spine, soar throats, difficulties communicating, and esophagus and thyroid ailments.
The sixth chakra, “Adjna,” is located between the eyebrows and is called the “third eye.” Here is the throne for the human brain. “Adjna” circulates energy to the head and pituitary gland and is also responsible for determining our harmonious development. If a person’s “third eye” ceases to function properly, one might notice a decrease in intellectual ability, headaches and migraines, earaches, olfactory illnesses, and psychological disorders.
The seventh chakra, “Sahasrara,” is found at the very top of the head and represents the apex where an individual’s energy vibrates with the highest frequency. It is considered a spiritual center and the entrance to the body for cosmic energy. A stagnant “Sahasrara” can result in a decrease in or lack of inner wisdom, as well as a lack of basic intuition.
With this basic knowledge of the first seven chakras, we can address the question: “How do we use this information to locate the causes of our troubles and problems, and with the help of Eastern Medicine, learn to control the functions of the chakras ourselves?”.
From the perspective of Eastern Medicine, our health depends on the distribution of our energy-consciousness informational field. A shortage of energy inevitably causes ailments. According to Tibetan Medicine, the only difference between youth and old age, and between a sick and healthy individual, is the difference in the rotating speed of the whirlpool energy centers of the chakras. If these different speeds are balanced, old people will rejuvenate and sick people will heal. Therefore, the best way to preserve and keep our health, youth and vitality is to restore and maintain a balanced movement of the energy centers.
The easiest way to keep the chakras balanced is through a set of physical exercises. Yannis called these not simply exercises, but rituals. These rituals allow the human body to mold its energy centers to an ideal level of function. The seven rituals, one for each chakra, must be performed together every morning and when not possible, in the evening. Skipping rituals unbalances energy distribution, and so for the best results, no more than one day per week should be missed. The daily chakra rituals are necessary not only for revitalizing the body, but also for achieving success in every facet of life. “Once you learn how to transform your energy, you will also become happier,” concluded Yannis.
For learning these rituals (which have transformed many peoples’ lives throughout the world), seeing them in action is much more effective than trying to follow written descriptions or diagrams. A DVD, available from Helix 7, Inc. (www.FeelingOfHappiness.com), includes actual demonstrations of these rituals.
Another method of keeping the chakras balanced and in their optimal half-open state is meditation. Meditative methods are universal to the human experience; they have accumulated over the ages through many different cultures and have proven their value in attaining peace, clarity, equanimity and in transcending despair. People who meditate on a regular basis are usually calmer, more secure, more joyful and more productive human beings. They are more effective in their everyday lives because they use their mental and physical potential, abilities and skills to their fullest extent. All too often, we humans fail to realize the great latent powers which are, as yet, unawakened in our bodies. We must learn how to revive and utilize them. This can only be achieved through meditation. Eastern men of wisdom, who believed meditation to be a vital necessity, stumbled on this discovery more than 1000 years ago. They learned to influence their inner organs and control their metabolism with the power of their minds. Meditation is to the mind what exercise is to the body; mental strength can be built up just like physical strength. Just as in athletics, it is important for an individual to train his or her body, it is important for an individual to train his or her mind through meditation.
The best time for meditation is early morning, preferably at dawn. Do not meditate when you are sad, aggravated, desperate or sick, because these intense emotional and physiological distractions make an enlightened state of mind impossible. For an effective meditation session, it is preferable to arrange for the undistracted silence of a quiet, clean room with flowers, or the soothing sounds of Mother Nature - near a lake, river, waterfall, woods or fields.
Many different mental practices, having their origin in historical traditions, fall under the general heading of “meditation.” These paths of mental development can involve emotional and intellectual facets and may also be coordinated with specific movements. Meditation can be structured or unstructured, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer writes in his book Real Magic, “The process of meditation is nothing more than quietly going within and discovering that higher component of yourself … Learning to meditate is learning how to live rather than talking about it…”
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The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat” (the groping paws of an overzealous fashion guru…). This age-old adage seemed particularly fitting at the 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awardsa star-studded night of dazzling highs, devastating lows, and a vast middle ground of whatever. But we’re not talking statuettes here; we’re talking style. And if the Globes are any indication of what we can expect to see at next month’s Oscars, most celebs will play it safe, sticking with timeless silhouettes and tried-and-true colors. Still, as the following ensembles prove, anything can and will happen on the red carpet.
Best in Show
Ladies in black stole the show, accounting for three of the evening’s strongest ensembles. The perennially chic Reneé Zellweger was stunning in an asymmetrical, slit-to-there silk chiffon gown by Carolina Herrera. The coup de grace? A vintage Van Cleef & Arpels brooch fastened off-center (as fashionistas should heretofore demand) on one of the gown’s back straps. Charlize Theron, another red-carpet favorite, looked lovely in not-so-basic black. Her flirty Dior frocka short nude slip with black lace overlaymight’ve landed another wearer on Mr. Blackwell’s, but Theron pulled it off with panache, dressing up the skimpy shift with a glittering Cartier bracelet. Rounding out the colorless trio was Natalie Portman in vintage Chanel: The strapless, ribbon-belted dress, worn without jewelry, looked as if it were made for the ingenue, who scores extra points for sporting the pixiea hairstyle only the prettiest of stars can wear with aplomb.
Equally popular, white yielded an array of romantic styles. One of the night’s biggest winners, Felicity Huffman, bested the field in a Grecian goddess Marchesa gown with shirred bust and beaded straps. Equally luminous was Kate Beckinsale in an angelic floor-length Dior dress with ruffled neckline and dramatic tiered hem (although her oversize emerald drop earrings were widely criticized, we thought it added a funky edge to an ensemble that might have otherwise looked old-fashioned). In a sea of formfitting silhouettes, Sandra Oh was especially stunning in a sophisticated off-white Collette Dinnigan gown with draped back. Although we weren’t enamored with Keira Knightley’s tassled rope belt, she was a vision nonetheless in a crisp white Valentino with vintage Cartier jewelry (the baubles alone were reportedly worth an estimated $3 million). And while the very-pregnant Gwyneth Paltrow was condemned far and wide for her fashion choice, we thought she looked lovely in her creamy lace Balenciaga.
Just when the evening looked completely devoid of color, several stars pulled out all the stops in a rainbow of eye-catching hues, the most vibrant of which was Ziyi Zhang’s ethereal lime green Armani with floor-sweeping train. Evangeline Lilly looked fresh and radiant in an emerald-green Empire-waist Elie Saab, while Rachel Weisz glowed in a bronze Donna Karen, proving that pregnancy dresses needn’t be boring. Desperate Houswives Eva Longoria and Nicolette Sheridan both redeemed themselves from past red-carpet transgressions in a red wrap Bob Mackie gown and elegant navy Armani dress, respectively. Kyra Sedgwick sported a surprisingly chic chocolate-brown Bottega Veneta, while Emmy Rossum, who rarely hits a wrong note, looked charming in a diaphanous mocha Dior number (we also adored the red Celine frock she wore a week earlier at the Critics’ Choice Awards).
Fire the Stylist
But like all good things, the sartorial splendor came to an end, and most of the evening’s worst missteps could be blamed on golden globes of a different sort. Perhaps most baffling was Pamela Anderson’s slingtastic Bill Blass, which emphasized, rather than minimized, the bombshell’s paranormal proportions. Perky in image but apparently not in décolletage, Drew “Born Free” Barrymore was a hot mess in jade Gucci sans much-needed support garment (a difficulty she shared with Lisa Rinna, who unwisely sported a crystal-encrusted gown cut to the waist). Apparently afflicted with the opposite dilemma, Scarlett Johansson was more bust than beauty in a gravity-defying red Valentino. Respectively poured into their second-skin Escada and Chanel gowns, Geena Davis’s and Mariah Carey’s bordello-licious bosoms looked as if they were on the verge of explosion. (Both might have followed the lead of Queen Latifah, a larger woman than either, who consistently chooses figure-flattering dressesthat evening, a lovely Carmen Marc Valvo in rich teal.)
Cleavage conundrums weren’t the only reason some stars looked more radiant than ravishing, however. Good in theory, Heidi Klum’s Costume National gown ended up resembling a shapeless Project Runway reject, while Terri Hatcher’s glittering fishtail Versace somehow looked like stale Vegas stagewear. Mandy Moore’s black strapless number could’ve been chic had it not been accessorized with a too-casual superlong string of beads. Debra Messing and Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas each donned dresses that, while otherwise stylish, looked exceedingly laid-back for the red carpet. And finally, there was Reese Witherspoon: Not only did the vintage Chanel frock fail to fit the star properly through the bodice; it marked the fashion house’s second déj-snafu of the evening (apparently, Portman’s dress, like Witherspoon’s, was previously paraded on the red carpet by Kirsten Dunst).
Jennifer Riley is the senior editor of Beauty Addict Magazine http://beautyaddictmag.com. For more articles on beauty, hair care, skin care, makeup, fashion, shopping, fitness, women’s health, and more, visit the Beauty Addict Magazine features page at: http://beautyaddictmag.com/thescoop/features/featureindex.html
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