This film was created to inspire participation in a GLOBAL Awakening that has the potential to change the world. This event is the SOLAR WAVE. This event takes place at Equinox and Solstice Sunrises. WHY, You ask? Because the fate of our planet, and the quality of life for all living things is in our hands. PARADISE is in OUR HANDS! More at www.kachina.net Thanks to the contributors of this little film of the heart. This is where you can find out more about each of them. Aluna Joy Yaxkin ( thats me : ) for the sacred site travel photography & multimedia magic – www.alunajoy.com . It is my passion to inspire oneness in every soul that watches this. Great thanks to Brian Piergrossi for writing Spiritual Conspiracy. The Big Glow – Insights, Inspirations, Peace and Passion. www.thebigglow.com . It was Brian’s writing that inspired me to make this film in the first place. Great thanks to Peter Sterling for sharing his incredible music from his new CD Sands of Time. Song title “Arc of the Angels” harpmagic.com . BUT most of all and what is most important, Radiant Blessings to ALL of YOU out there. You are all members of the Conscious Army, the SPIRITUAL CONSPIRACY, and yes you do know who you are!
Lying almost on the equator, Singapore is not just one island but a main island with 63 surrounding islets. The main island has a total land area of 682 square km. However, its compact size belies its economic growth. In just 150 years, Singapore has grown into a thriving centre of commerce and industry. Today, Singapore is rapidly taking its place among the world’s premier global cities, where talents from all around the world gather to share innovative ideas and start new businesses.
Singapore boasts one of the most stable societies in Asia. Its multi-racial, multi-religious and multi-lingual groups are united in the common effort to keep Singapore a prosperous place. Modern Singapore is a city of concrete, glass, freeways and shopping centers. In the crowded streets of Chinatown, fortune tellers, calligraphers and temple worshippers still a part of everyday Singapore. In Little India, you can buy the best sari material, freshly ground spices or a picture of your favorite Hindu god. In the small shops of Arab Street, the cry of the muezzin can be heard from the nearby Sultan Mosque. At the Esplanade, you enjoy world-class arts performances while the jet-set club to the latest music at the cosmopolitan clubs.
Singapore may no longer be the rough and ready port of rickshaws, opium dens, pearl luggers and pirates, but you can still recapture the colonial era with a gin sling under the flashing ceiling fans at Raffles Hotel. Many other fine reminders of Singapore’s colonial past remain, despite the island’s relentless development.
Perhaps Singapore’s greatest treat is the variety and quality of its food. For only a few dollars you can have a bowl of steaming noodles, curry and rice, or delicious satay, all at the same food stall table. Spend a little more, or a lot more, and Singapore has hundreds of restaurants serving the best Chinese, Indian, Malay, European and other International cuisines.
Facts at a glance:
Full country name:
Republic of Singapore
Area:
704 sq km (252 sq mi)
Population:
4.5 million (Growth rate 1.3%)
People:
76.8% Chinese, 13.9% Malay, 7.9% Indian and 1.4% Eurasians and other ethnic groups
Language:
Mandarin, Malay, Tamil and English
Religion:
31% Taoist, 28% Buddhist, 18% Muslim, 10% Christian, 4% Hindu
Government:
Parliamentary democracy
President:
S.R. Nathan
Prime Minister:
Mr Lee Hsien Loong
If you come from a temperate climate, the first thing that hits you is the heat. Temperature ranges from 24o to 32o C (75-89o F) with an average daily maximum relative humidity of 84.3%. Fain falls all year round but is most abundant from November to January. Rainfall occurs mostly as sudden showers. It is good idea to carry an umbrella whenever you go out. Wear light, comfortable, cotton clothing to beat the heat.
Cost of Living in Singapore
Living conditions in Singapore are amongst the best in Asia with state-of-the art facilities for education, shopping, sports and recreation. Singapore has one of the highest living standards in the South East Asia. Daily necessities and luxuries are readily available. These are estimation of how much is required during your stay in Singapore. They do not include tuition fees, costs of books, telephone expenses, and travel expenses from your home country to Singapore.
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Food:
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Local Transportation:
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Personal expenses:
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Total:
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You will need money (cash) immediately on your arrival for transport, meals, phone cards, etc. You should bring along at least S0 cash upon arrival.
Generally, there is no restriction on the amount of foreign currency, travellers’ cheque and bank draft into Singapore. It is always wiser and safer to bring your sum of money in the form of a bank draft.
You may bring along additional funds using bank drafts made out in Singapore dollars and drawn from a Singapore bank. Telegraphic transfers may also be made through another bank to your account.
Immigration Matters
Before Departure Before coming to Singapore, please enquire at the Singapore High Commission in your country regarding visa requirements for entry into Singapore. You should also check with your Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) whether you are required to apply for an entry visa.
Upon Arrival Complete the Disembarkation / Embarkation form, which you will receive on your flight to Singapore, taking special care not to omit anything. You will present this with your passport to the Immigration Officers at the airport in Singapore. Please retain the portion of the Disembarkation / Embarkation that will be given to you at the Immigration & Customs Authority.
Countries Requiring Visa
Foreigners holding travel documents issued by the following countries will require a visa to enter Singapore:
Assessment Level I Countries
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Armenia*
Azerbaijan*
Belarus*
Georgia
India
Kazakhstan*
Kyrgyzstan*
Moldova*
Myanmar
Nigeria
Russia*
People’s Republic of China
Tajikistan*
Turkmenistan*
Ukraine*
Uzbekistan
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Assessment Level II Countries
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Afghanistan
Algeria
Bangladesh
Egypt
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Lebanon
Libya
Morocco
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Somalia
Sudan
Syria
Tunisia
Yemen
Holders of Palestinian Authority Passport, Temporary Passport issued by the United Arab Emirates and Refugee Travel Document issued by Middle-East countries.
Note: Possession of a visa does not entitle a foreigner to enter Singapore automatically. The grant of a visit pass to foreign visitor is determined by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) at the Singapore checkpoints and each case is considered on its own merits.
Singapore Shopping
Where to Shop and What to Buy in Singapore
Alongside ‘eating’, shopping is considered the national past time on the island. Ranging from hi-tech wares to designer wear, there is something for everyone. Browsing around local markets and shophouses in the ethnic enclaves to the glitzy portals of Orchard Road, the experiences are wide, varied and even intriguing.
For most visitors, Orchard Road is a must-visit on the itinerary. Packed with modern malls and hotels, this stretch is transformed into a dazzling display of lights and festive embellishments at Christmas time when all buildings join in the annual festive light-up. Fabulous knick knacks and other memorable finds are also found in Chinatown, Arab Street, Little India and the suburban areas like Holland Village, Katong and Tampines. Unlike most Western countries, shopping hours usually start from late morning to 21:30 or 22:00 at night and these can extend to as late as midnight during festive season.
The mid-year Great Singapore Sale is a much looked-forward to time when prices come down heftily in all precincts. Even during non-sale times, visitors will do well to bargain, particularly, in electronic stores found at Lucky Plaza, Sim Lim Square or Far East Plaza. A general rule of thumb for haggling is to begin about 25% -30% below that being offered. Do make it a point to compare prices at various shops. For convenience, most stores accept credit and charge cards.
Goods and Services Tax
Visitors who spend more than S0 in a single receipt are entitled to their 7% GST (Goods & Services Tax) refund if they leave Singapore by air under two central refund agencies – Global Refund Singapore Pte Ltd and Premier Tax Free (Singapore) Pte Ltd. Terms and conditions apply.
Hotels in Singapore
Singapore has various standards of hotels based on your budget. It ranges from the cheapest to the most expensive hotels depending on your budget. The wonderful part of it is, most hotels are linked with one of the most advanced transport system like the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) or the LRT (Light Rail Transit). Taxis are available everywhere and runs on meters only.
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Pave the Way Foundation Receives Financial Support from Two Major Foundations
New York, NY (PRWEB) August 8, 2005
Pave the Way Foundation announced today that two major philanthropic foundations have recognized the value of its inter-religious work and are providing substantial unrestricted gifts to forward the goals of the organization. The financial support from the Mandel Foundation and the Fritz and Adelaide Kauffmann Foundation will be used as to fund specific projects that will enhance the relations between religions through gestures of good will.
Pave the Way Foundation was validated less than one month ago with an unrestricted $ 100,000 grant from the Russell Berrie Foundation.
Â?On behalf of the Pave the Way Foundation, I am pleased to announce these substantial gifts.Â? Said Gary Krupp, President of Pave the Way Foundation, Â?We are honored that these outstanding foundations have recognized the value of our work. Further, they have contributed to our future success, the highest form of acceptance. When Pave the Way Foundation was founded, just three short years ago, our goals seemed, to many, impossible to achieve. They might have even been unbelievable. We have succeeded with each project in historic dimensions through inter-religious action. We are very grateful to the Mandel Foundation, to the Fritz and Adelaide Kauffmann Foundation, and to the Russell Berrie Foundation for their confidence in our work and in our message.Â?
With this substantial support, in the form of unrestricted grants, the Pave the Way Foundation will be able to drastically step up their efforts toward reconciliation between the religions of the world. The recent terrorism around the world, as well as the threat of further violence in the West, has demonstrated once again that the situation is ominous. Terrorism around the world is the product of religious extremism can only be effectively addressed when religions, not the governments, address the tool being used for manipulation, violence and incitement. Religious extremism exists in every religion and must be dealt with by each religion, if we are going over come the threats we all are living with today.
Pave the Way promotes gestures of good will between the faiths, in order to remove obstacles and to ultimately create a climate where the unified voices of the world’s religions can at last come together to respond to those who will use religion as a tool for violence.
Â?We have supported the Pave the Way Foundation each year from its inception and have watched promised goals, which have seemed almost impossible to accomplish, all being brought to fruition.Â? Stated Mr. E. M. Hershberg, Trustee of the Fritz and Adelaide Kauffmann foundation, Â?We are pleased to support an organization which not only reaches for the highest goals but achieves them. This truly is an inter-religious organization, which not only talks the talk but walks the walk.Â?
About Pave the Way Foundation
Pave the Way has a simple yet monumental goal Â?to enhance the relations between the worldÂ?s religions through gestures of good will and thereby embracing their similarities and savoring their differences. In today’s world, some individuals try to achieve their agenda through violence, in the name of religion. To silently allow this to happen defames every faith. Our vision is that the unified voice of the world’s great religious leaders condemning violence and promoting trust will pave the way to peace.
About the Mandel Foundation
The Mandel Foundation believes that exceptional leaders are the critical factor in contributing significantly to community and society. Such leaders are guided by a powerful vision of the future that is illuminated by clear purposes, inspired by profound ideas and energized by imaginative resolutions to todayÂ?s problems.
About the Fritz and Adelaide Kauffmann Foundation
The Fritz and Adelaide Foundation supports diverse endeavors which enhance life. Medical, religious, technological and social projects of merit have been the overall beneficiaries of the Fritz and Adelaide Kauffmann Foundation.
Question by John: Did President Obama say, “There is many ways to enter Heaven, other then through Jesus Christ?”?
I heard this statement from Jack VanImpe. However, I seen him proclaim Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior on the Christian World News…Can anyone clarify this for me please? Thank you.
Jon Burns at the More Than Gold 2012 Games Engagement Conference at Wembley Stadium Image by Catholic Church (England and Wales)
Jon Burns, Director of Operations, More Than Gold, address the one-day More Than Gold 2012 Games Engagement Conference at Wembley Stadium (16 July).
More Than Gold is the charity representing UK Christian Churches for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games.
Credit: Mazur/catholicchurch.org.uk
MHSâ Dragna inks with Arkansas-Monticello
Mandeville senior football player Christian Dragna has signed to play football for the University of Arkansas at Monticello and will become a Boll Weevil. Read more on St. Tammany News
Conference foes join to lead East stars past West
Former Charlotte 49er star and NBA veteran Byron Dinkins has had a big year with his Northside Christian basketball team, leading the Knights to a state championship in his first season as the head coach Read more on The Charlotte Observer
Phoenix Coyotes vs Colorado Avalanche: Coyotes Settle for Tie in Critical Game
Not the best part of the season to let one get away. Fighting for their playoff lives, the Phoenix Coyotes battled back from two goals down, took a third period lead, but only witnessed that advantage wiped clean. If the Coyotes qualify for postseason play, this game may be important, because it demonstrated that if you’re good, you need to put teams away. Simply, Phoenix did not do that against … Read more on Bleacher Report
Harvard Divinity School Grad Indicts Religion For World’s Ills
Vilcabamba, Ecuador (PRWEB) February 23, 2006
Harvard Divinity School graduate and author Joseph R. Simonetta has released three companion books simultaneously that are a bold indictment of the world of religion: Religion, An Obstacle to Human Progress; The Skeptic’s Book of Religious Quotes & Anecdotes; and, Seven Words Than Can Change the World.
Simonetta writes, “One would have to have his head deep in the sand and his mind intoxicated with dogma not to see the endless problems associated with these old religions. The phenomenon of religion, with all its elaborate rituals, costumes and falsehoods, is likely the world’s longest, most magnificent, and pernicious charade. Humanity must be weaned off of this dogmatic, delusional, and divisive, war-causing form of intoxication.”
In a commonsense and uniquely refreshing approach, Simonetta lays bare the inconsistencies and incredibilities of traditional religion. Not only does he demonstrate that our major world belief systems are antiquated and dysfunctional, he ties them masterfully into seemingly unsolvable political, economic and environmental problems. In the end, he points to the direction that some of humanity is heading and that all of humanity must go.
Neale Donald Walsch, New York Times best-selling author (Conversations With God), describes Seven Words That Can Change the World as “The Formula. The Answer. The Way. A powerful book. Really remarkable. A totally empowering piece of writing.”
Link to Publications: http://www.lulu.com/joesimonetta
More Than Gold 2012 Games Engagement Conference at Wembley Stadium Image by Catholic Church (England and Wales)
Discussion at the one-day More Than Gold 2012 Games Engagement Conference at Wembley Stadium (16 July).
More Than Gold is the charity representing UK Christian Churches for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games.
Credit: Mazur/catholicchurch.org.uk
Oregon wins CBI title on last-second shot from E.J. Singler
At some point you knew the semi-controversial flooring design at Matthew Knight Arena – particularly the two thin midcourt stripes – would play a role in the outcome of a game and cause the visiting team to complain about an unfair homecourt advantage. It happened last night in Oregon’s season finale. In the final 17 seconds of tie game, Creighton guard Antoine Young dribbled near halfcourt to … Read more on Seattle Times
Baseball: IRC falls in third-place game; Northeast final postponed
ST. PETERSBURG — While the championship game of the Northeast Invitational was affected by the weather and postponed until today, all the other contests were played Wednesday before the rain. The championship between Lakewood and Osceola is rescheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday. In the third-place game, Indian Rocks Christian suffered a 4-2 defeat to Winter Park. J.L. Monson allowed four runs and five … Read more on St. Petersburg Times
Grand Knowledge, Globalization, & the Muslim World! – Part Four
Hasan Yahya, Ph.D
What Jihadist think that Western materialism takes Muslims from their prayers and from their Islamic cultures is not accurate assessment. A society with crimes, violence, drug abuse, alcoholism, prostitution, pornography, homosexual exploitation of people and resources is not common among Americans. In addition the perception that of reducing life to a meaningless excuse in fertility is not also common but generalized by outsiders especially Islamists. Many Muslims believe these negativity about America. While America is not unique in these negative social deviances, all nations have the same in various levels.
A great proportion of American society are good people, and trying to live normal life with no involvement in crime, violence, or drug abuse. Americans cannot be enemies and should not be enemies for Muslims, because of simple reason, they are also victims of western secular materialism.
The materialist pop-culture does not represent reality of America. America is not only the political figures, Muslims are thinking about, but social thinkers too, such as Freud, Shakespeare, Nitche, Marx, and Victor Hugo. Furthermore, Hollywood portrayal of American life in films and TV shows is simply do not represent American society at large. These perceptions have to be known by Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
I think Islam has a different concept of political community, with religion going much further in shaping the state than most Christians would support. Muslims know little about real Americans and vise versa, Most Americans have a distorted view of social attitudes and beliefs of Muslims. I think there is a mutual distrust rooted in religious differences alone. Therefore, it is necessary for different religions followers to share religious worldview to assist the common grounds on issues of ethics and morality. For example, family life, elaborate rituals, holidays, and symbols associated with family very seriously, the good family ethics is highly appreciated. All Americans share the will to have a decent familial life.
It is a striking matter to find that much of Muslim communities are closely paralleled the concerns voiced by parents in traditional communities in America. The Amish farms residents suffer like Muslims from outside world culture, commitment to work, faith, family ties and values, are common between Muslims and American Conservative Christians. Americans are friendly, cherish hard work, and enjoy fun times in holidays. The wonderful habits among Americans and all residents of America regardless of race, ethnic backgrounds, or religion is “mutual respect” among human beings. In the Muslim world too, much of the traditional people have these habits. But films, stereotyping, make Arabs and Muslims take a position as with or against a person for his nationality, race, or sex. With no mutual respect, which needs, to be learned in schools, workplaces, and universities. Religion never calls for discrimination among people. Ethnicity in culturally bound with the past history and traditional norms negate principles of religion. “La Ikraha fiddin” is a rule from God, means no compulsion in religion, who wants to be disbeliever, let be, and who wanted to be believer, let be. And if God Wishes all of the people on earth to be Muslims, He will do it, but His Wish is you be different. These are Qur’an rules. But cultural practices of racism, discrimination and begotry follow tribal and national lines, take for example, Kuwatization, Saudization, and Jordan First, etc., are taken symbols seriously in many Muslim nations. The nation created these discriminative rules among the same religion followers. The Gulf states citizens act as if they are masters, different and privileged over foreigners, Arabs or non-Arabs. The topic continues. (6227 words)
Hasan Yahya, is an American Arab scholar, a professor of Sociology, a columnist at wfol.tv, Malaysia, and TINA International News Agency, Chicago, USA. www.hasanyahya.com
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Question by Melissa L: What Do You Think About Non-Christians Attending Christian Singles Events?
Last night our parish held a Christian Singles party and I began a conversation with a guy.
I asked him what parish he’s from and he said “Oh, I’m not Catholic I’m here to pick up girls”
I hear about this a lot that people attend these thinking they will get “it easy”.
I know these events claim to be Open To Everyone but do non-Christians belong at these things?
Best answer:
Answer by Secret Agent of God (BWR) Why not?
If you’re weeding people out due to their religion, WHO IS THE DISCRIMINATOR?
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