Death is coming

The closer death creeps up upon me the less I am able to understand the reasons for life or living.

Yes I have experienced a close family member dying and unlike television it takes decades to handle such a thing. To think I am going to put my family through such a thing when I finally leave is more horrific to me than the thought of death itself.

My life was and is still a learning experience but when all said and done what am I to do with all this accumulated learning over my lifetime if I just die. There is no logic or reason to this.

Long ago I became aware that the God story that is sold to the majority is just a nice story to give mankind with a message of a basic layout of how nice life could be if everyone followed these ideas. Not many in life do and if one thinks about it the good and evil structures actually depend on each other. The good that can be experienced in life is only understood as good when there is it's opposite to compare it to. This is not rocket science only common sense in reality. I am not saying we need to experience bad but understanding in it is needed to appreciate the great things many of us can have in our lives. From birth to death there are many ways mankind helps his fellow man. How many ways can you help?


Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Simple Ways to Learn Sign Language

By Davis Price


It may seem like a challenge to learn sign language, but once you get started you'll find that you can pick it up fairly easily. There are quite a few who will tell you that learning to sign is much easier than learning to speak a different language. Follow these tips to make it even easier to learn to sign. It's not rewarding on a personal level to learn sign language; there are many benefits to knowing the language in today's world.

Learning sign language is similar to learning any new language in many ways. The most important factor is how much you practice, for one thing. Only opening a book every once in a while, or attending a class once a week, will make it very hard to retain anything. Learning a new language requires practice on a daily basis, whether it's spoken or signed. You might want to find people who know sign language to practice with, if you don't know anyone else to work with. Whether or not you know them, it's likely that there are people in your area who use it. Inquire about nearby deaf communities or look online and try to attend events where sign language is used.

You might find a sign language class through a local community college or adult education center. These can be great introductions to sign language, and you will get to learn from a qualified instructor and practice with others. These classes are not normally designed for people who need certification for a career as an interpreter, as for those you have to attend a program at a university. However, to learn the basics of sign language they can be extremely effective. Even if it's only for a couple of months, you can learn a lot and meet other people who you might be able to practice with in your spare time. Taking a class is an excellent way to begin learning sign language.

If you want to learn sign language, watching as much as you can helps. Observing others is the next best thing when you can't actually practice it yourself. Look for TV programs, videos or movies that show people signing. Most TV shows today are closed captioned, meaning there is rarely a sign language interpreter. There are movies where people are signing though. If you look on the internet, you can find a variety of videos and websites that display it. You must expose yourself to sign language as much as you can if you want to learn.

In the beginning sign language may seem like it's a difficult language to learn. However, once you get comfortable with the basics, you'll find that it comes to you more easily. You'll find that practice is just as important when learning sign language as it would be when learning any new language. The preceding suggestions can simplify learning sign language, but you have to put in the time in order to become fluent at it.




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Planets during the Zodiacal Signs (1)

By Gilbert Karlis


Sun - Moon - Mercury - Venus - Mars

Astrology is really a complex science that has been employed by many over the centuries and for differing purposes. Though we are familiar with indications in human character out there by conventional interpretation on the zodiacal sign under which we are born, we must also recognize the significance from the planetary positions in these Signs just before making any assessment of a horoscope.

Centuries of myth and legend have associated the known planets with natural energies or gods. Each has an influence on our Earth, just as all other natural forces. It's simpler to accept this reality inside the obvious power from the Sun, and the Moon, than the invisible radiations of the planets. Though we can not see them, science is able to measure the energies to which we normally react, while it's usually unconsciously.

The zodiacal Sign where a world is placed influences its energies, not merely be moderating them, intensifying them or reducing their power but also by channelling the direction and purposes wherever this energy is greatest spent in human nature and activity.

THE SUN includes a major influence and motivates for the success and certain expression from the individual. We are all familiar on the accepted traditions of our birth sign e.g. after placed in Aries it creates us forceful and outgoing and in Taurus will encourage accumulation of knowledge and wealth, and so on.

THE MOON is subtle but shares the responsibility of maintaining life generation on our Earth and obeys laws that direct fluctuations, cycles of growth and change. It includes a strong affect upon the brain, our moods and temperament.

In Aries, the Moon will incline another person to the hasty decisions, sudden ideas Taurus gives a liking for earthly satisfactions and practical approaches of advancement Gemini intense interests as well as the gift of mental wit, writing and speech Cancer fosters all the virtues of the feminine qualities of caring and kindness in idea and deed Leo is going to be inclined to control and to lead but always with conceit Virgo encourages industries demanding detail and accuracy and love of cleanliness, usually critical Libra will attempt to employ gentle emotions, manners and romance into the art of living Scorpio will strengthen strong, sometimes violent emotions and also extreme psychic sensitivity Sagittarius thoughts will be wide and scattered as their emotions Capricorn is inclined being overly slow and cautious in idea and feeling Aquarius has humanitarian inclinations of concept and feeling Pisces reduces the assertive aspect on the ego and sensitivity towards life can weaken or incline to poetic or impractical life as visionary.

MERCURY affects the mind and also the expression of thoughts. In Aries the mind are going to be forceful and direct, courageous but speech can wound or hurt others. Taurus has slow and much more leisurely notion processes and ideas that are not normally exciting. Power of speech is usually expressed in song. Gemini is suited to its most effective expression in astute keen thought, sense of humour and ease in communication with others. Cancer thinks and feels in an interwoven fashion. The planet in this sign gives excellent memory. Leo tends to imbue sense of superiority and popularity but typically with benign intent. Virgo gives a wonderful, clear intellect and adore of perfection - if not exaggerated to produce anxiety Libra generates harmonious thoughts and aspirations toward culture of beauty and refinement Scorpio has intensity of concept and emotion requiring powerful self discipline to avoid bad tendencies and suppressed jealousies Sagittarius sets impossible goals with restless mind, desire for stud, travel and philosophy Capricorn minds are dependable, reasonable and practical requiring order and planning Aquarius inclines to wider difficulties than own - to science that offers benefit to humanity in general, and also metaphysical spheres as well Pisces minds are hypersensitive and rely upon intuition and their feelings which are sometimes in conflict with their a lot more down to earth thoughts

VENUS represents ease, excellent fortune, love and harmony. In Aries may be implies an attractive personality but one inclined to self indulgence Taurus stimulates the artistic, inspired by material beauty, music and also the good elements of life Gemini has changeable affections and fickle moods but by charm and sense of humour entertains Cancer affections are genuine, caring and need stable relationships to become pleased Leo is generous in affection, noble in ideals and believes life is for positive enjoyment Virgo thoughts usually dominate feelings but isn't as cool as appears to others, but charming and small Libra loves love, friendship and marriage, partnerships that are according to equality and truthfulness Scorpio has passionate emotions, adore is focussed strongly but tends to alter after thwarted Sagittarius requirements freedom in all issues such as matters from the heart but gives a lot when free Capricorn is faithful and actual in heart whilst staid and unspontaneous in expression Aquarius creates for loving emotions, responsive to folks in general but somewhat detached in relationships Pisces inclines the Venusian expressions being vague, diffused, sometimes disturbing because of unrestrained imaginings. Their adore is finest expressed once harnessed to helping others

MARS energies and desires are utilized in numerous ways - In Aries by self assertion and self interest pursuits but able of great courage beyond the norm Taurus has vitality sometimes restrained but powerful possessive wants and materialistic ambitions Gemini wastes energy after not confined to specific enterprises that harness natural talents Cancer creates strongly emotional nature anchored around security, safety and domestic issues Leo has strong goals and aims high but is sometimes intolerant of lesser mortals Virgo employs fastidious attention to detail in jobs and enterprises and all creative expressions Libra has energy that has a couple of channels of opposing perception that produce friction and foster indecision Scorpio gives strong sexuality and energy levels but can be overbearing, violent or selfish unless anchored by high ideals Sagittarius optimistic in enterprises, over-abundant enthusiasm encourages overstepping capacities to achieve one thing well Capricorn is persistent and generally successful in chosen employment formulated to advance self and circumstances. Aquarius greatest used in scientific channels that use natural intellectual skills and wide vision Pisces is as well self sacrificing to be outwardly an achiever and finds problem in finding a life niche.




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