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THE PLAY OF LIFE: THE EVIL GOOD MEN DO by J.E. Ante

Author: Joseph Ante

THE PLAY OF LIFE:  THE EVIL GOOD MEN DO  by J.E. Ante

Human life and physical reality is a school for the souls of Man.  God wishes young and inexperienced souls to gain experiences in life and to live in ignorance of God and the heavens for a time.  To do this a veil of ignorance is drawn on men and women when they are born. God created the virtual reality universe of man inside a part of his own mind the mind of God.  Inside humans gain experiences of life and death without ever knowing the true nature of reality. This is how God teaches his children to appreciate their own reality of their souls and someday the reality of God in Heaven.

Men play the play of life with other souls who take turns playing good and evil parts of the play of life.  For lifetimes and generations souls act and interact with each other and become mothers, sons, fathers, daughters, neighbors, conquerors, villains, heroes, soldiers, doctors, farmers, priests, peasants, knights, kings, babies, old men, idiots, wise men, dictators, saints, and many many more of every race, creed, and and gender.  We are all classmate in the play of life on Earth.

In the play of life human bodies, emotions, and thoughts are tools we learn to play with in the game of life while gaining experiences of soul.  But soul is not harmed when the body dies, nor is soul harmed when the emotions are in anguish, or when the mind is in great fright and terror.  For these are not soul.  These are the cloaks we wear to play the game of life on Earth.  Souls are not harmed in the game of life but souls learn that pain and suffering are a bitter part of the duality of existence.  Souls feel the great pain and suffering and remember this forever.  And so souls learn a side of life and existence that they could never know if they were forever a part of Heaven and did not know this separation of life.

In time a soul will grow wary of life and living in ignorance of God and begin to wonder what life is all about.  When he or she grows wary then they become the seekers of truth and begin their journey back to God. Only great pain and suffering will make a soul long for truth and God.  Only great inner anguish and torment will turn a soul within to cry out for aid and assistance from God.  This is called the dark night of soul and with every soul it will be different and the same.

Many teachers of the Path will appear over many lifetimes and the long journey home will begin.  If a soul is intent and resolute to know God he will find the path within that all teachers teach is the road to God and the inner worlds of Heaven. But if he is not resolute and the worlds of men continue to call to him he will often falter and remain to be born again and again on the wheel of life.

With many dark nights of soul the soul's intent to know God becomes focused on the Path to God and soul soon learns to lift up the spirit to the third eye of man and learns to journey back to God.

It is harmful actions of others that must be condemned in life not the souls that create them.  For even the best of intentions can go astray and the best of men and women can do great evil.  Souls must learn how to use their free will to do good because there are many ways it can be unknowingly misused in life.  Only direct contact with God or divine energies daily can teach a soul how to use their free will wisely.

Today the men of the depopulation movement of Earth are actually the best and the brightest of scientists and leaders of many nations.  But they have a dark side that they do not understand within them.  They seem to hate all that is around them for no good reason and they are confused by this.  They are at that point where they wish to return to God because nothing in the physical worlds truly pleases them.  They have grown weary and hateful of life and seek to destroy themselves and others whom they see before them.  This is their way of expressing self-hate and loathing for the life they lead and for the lack of fulfillment in life.

But the solution is easy to break this deadlock of self-hate of their existence.  It is going within to God and returning home again to the heavens.  They must learn anew that they are not this body, mind, emotions, nor their human life, but they are a soul or spirit which lives inside of these cloths of life.  They must learn anew to travel the path back to God and go within each day with contemplation and meditation. This is the only thing that can satisfy their longing within.  And it is the only thing that can heal them.  If only they will let themselves return home again and forgive themselves for what they thought they have become. 

You are not dark thoughts, emotions, and actions you are souls which are learning lessons so that one day you will appreciate more fully your true natures with God. It is only your own selves that are holding you back.  Look within and find peace and go home. -- J.E. Ante

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J.E. Ante, Graduate University of Indianapolis BA 1972, Head of the Life Science Institute Health Library, original organizer of first Earth Day in 1970 and local ZPG chapter in Indiana, Population and Environment Editor with Reflector at Indianapolis University, 12yr organic gardener with fruit, nuts, and berries, lifelong student of Out-of-Body spiritual techniques.


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What Are Off Road Hid Lights

Author: Sameer Khan

Off road HID lights are the lights mostly used by the people who like to hunt in the dark and are fond of adventurous cross country move. Whether you own a jeep, land rover, humvee or any off road vehicle, the only thing you lack is the off road HID lights. They come with all kinds of mounting which are made to fit different places according to the desire of a user.

No matter which 4x4 you own, if you want to go off road you need these lights for sure.  There is no doubt in this that the most important thing while driving is the visibility of the track to the driver. When going off road its importance increases even more. When going cross country the thing of foremost importance is the comfort of the driver because he has to concentrate a lot on the turns and rocks and what not. This all makes him very uncomfortable and the enjoyability factor is lost.

If you do not enjoy the ride through an off road track then the reason for buying the beast dies. Ultimately what you can do is its modification, which can enhance its visibility in dark and will provide a better and clearer view. These off road HID kits are not too much expensive and mostly range from 150 to 1000$ depending upon their features, specifications and the number of lightening units to be mounted on you ride.  some of the off road HID kits are; 5 inch off road HID kit, 4 inch HID lights pair, 7 inch off road lightening system, off road HID spot lights specially for those who have a hobby of hunting in the dark so that they can spot out their pray in a better and more convenient way, 9 inch off road lights, off-road HID 24W 1400 lumens, off road flash lights 25 million and off road HID lights 6000k.

All of the above mentioned HID kits are available at the online shops which you can order at any instance; these shops provide you the complete details regarding their installation, their features, their price rates, their ratings amongst the people and the comments of users too. The comments on a specific product helps the buyer a lot as he comes to know about the difficulties which he may face in getting these fit on his car.

Once you have bought the kit, it is very easy to install them in your car, just read the guidelines and you will be able to do it in no time. All the items are made available in the kit. The items are; a durable shock resistance housing. Anodized aluminum trim ring, tampered glass lens, a glass cover made up of polycarbonate, a new heavy duty wire harness and the light beam. The next step is to fit in the mountings and the lights in them, change the old wiring with the new heavy duty wires because the old wires can not support the immense amount of heat produced by the xenon bulbs. After all this is done you can any time go off track and enjoy the new and improved experience which you have never felt before.

What are off road HID lights

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The Lego and Batman Franchise Strategy

Author: Bronnie Vaughn

Since its modest beginnings in 1932, the Lego company continues to make adults and children alike happy with new play sets being continuously released in the toy market. Lego is popular with many adults for purely nostalgic reasons, while kids simply love playing with the toy sets while unknowingly developing their building skills! The nostalgia angle is a great marketing pitch, but to be able to survive, Lego must do more than to depend on nostalgia. Lego has always been known for the innovations in its products and the system utilized to make these products, but without a solid offering, it could very well remain on the sidelines while other toy companies rise to the top. Lego executives understand this situation and have made aggressive marketing and production campaigns promoting the products and the brand.

Lego has released thousands of themed play sets over the years, including dinosaurs, medieval castles, robots, and train sets, to name a few. While this surly helped Lego capture a larger market share, the company showed great vision and further widened its lead in the building toy market by partnering with companies that own super franchises such as Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Sponge Bob Squarepants, Star Wars, and, of course, Batman. These franchises were transformed as Lego toy building sets using toy bricks, blocks, and pieces, much to the delight of both movie enthusiasts and Lego buffs.

One of the most profitable among the successful franchises that have made it to the Lego ranks is Batman. Batman sets are scenes from Marvel comic book’s movies and cartoons. Lego has turned famous Batman scenes and locations, as well as vehicles, into building sets that provide hours of entertainment. Of all the vehicle sets the Batmobile is, of course, the most popular. Other Lego sets are Robin’s Scuba Jet, the Penguin’s submarine and Mr. Freeze’s jeep. What are even cooler are the Batman mini-figures that come with these vehicles. This is but a few of the Lego Batman sets available today.

Batman is a very profitable franchise that really needs no promotion. However, the partnership with Lego was a wise move on the part of both companies as they are able to reap the benefits from each other’s loyal following. A prime example of the effect of this strategic alliance is that Lego collectors and Batman memorabilia collectors can be one and the same. A Batman collector who collects anything Batman is also likely to buy Lego as long as Batman is the theme. It won’t matter what type of play set it is, as long as it’s Batman related. This buying behavior applies to Lego collectors as well. The Batman product and Lego marriage means more than just short-term profits. One has to take into account the long-term aspect of the merger. The more Batman products Lego releases, the higher the probability for increased customers and profits.

Lego Batman sets will always be popular with Lego enthusiasts and collectors alike. It also stands to reason that if a parent is into, either or Batman and Lego, the chances of their kids being into the Lego hobby is likely as well. This continuing cycle is a wining situation for the consumer and the marketplace as well!

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/economics-articles/the-lego-and-batman-franchise-strategy-654183.html

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Originally from Texas, I now live in the mountains of Arizona. I have 2 online stores the 1st of which is http://bikertshirtsandtanks.com which sells a complete line of Harley Davidson and other biker apparel. The 2nd store is http://toybuildingbricks.com and offers all Lego toy building sets.


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How to Play Psp Games Online

Author: Marcus Rolland

Ever since I start playing games on my PSP, it is really great to have played so many games. And I also play online games as well on my personal computer and I start to wonder how I can play PSP games online as well. I had seen new games launched which is capable of playing online. Like playing PC games online, it gives a great sense of victory when I have beaten others online. My neighborhood is a pretty boring one with not much people I came across plays online games and not to mention knowing how to play PSP games online.

It set me on a journey to learn how to setup my personal

PSP for online gaming. It’s pretty simple after you have figured out how every step goes and anyone can do it within a few steps. I did the system configuration using a LINKSYS WRT54G router.

The first step, you will need to download and install KAI Download the installation file according to the type of Operating System you are using.

Once you have installed the program, you need to create XTag You need to enter your information to create this XTag that will use to identify you online.

To begin, [Start Menu] >> [All Program] >> [Xlink KAI Evolution 7], run your Kai Configuration Tool which you had just installed. From the program user interface, select Java as “Optional”, you do not need it. Next, from the program, “Enable PAT” and “Lauch UI” and enter your XTag information. To finish off, uncheck “Lauch Engine”

Next, before you continue further you will need to download the LINKSYS firmware

From your window explorer, login into your router configuration and proceed to “Administration” >> “Firmware Upgrade” and select the firmware you had previously download and click “Update”. After you had updated your router firmware, login to your router configuration again and “Disable your Wireless” >> “MAC Filter”. And next you continue with “Administration” >> “Management” and make sure your auto login is enabled and enter your XTag.

Continue from the same menu, “Interface” input the following;

br0 – for Xbox and PSP

eth2 – for PSP only on Linksys WRT54G 1.0 and 1.1 routers

eth2 – for PSP only on Linksys WRT56G 2.0 and 2.2 routers

Proceed to “Administration” >> “Kaid” and click start “Kaid”. Next, from the “Start” menu run “XLink KAI” and proceed to “Menu” >> “Settings”. From the program interface specify the IP address of your router. Once you have done that, enter the XTag information which you had previously signup.

The final step, start the connection and log-in into the PSP arena and chose your battle. From your PSP console, proceed to Multiplayer mode and host a game or join into other’s game. Lastly from your router configuration window, proceed to “administrator” >> “Kaid” and click “Scan PSP”.

So just follow the steps I mentioned above and you can now play games online and select you own battlegrounds to compete. Enjoy your online games as you have completed the setup. Nothing comes better than a sweet victory…

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/how-to-play-psp-games-online-259315.html

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Marcus Rolland is a PSP enthusiast, For more information on How To Play PSP Games Online check out http://playstation-musicmovieandgame.blogspot.com Where you can get informative articles on PSP Music, PSP Softwares, PSP Games and More...


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Yoda Technique: Meditation 101

Author: Nicholas Tan

Meditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused. Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook in life.

Meditation is most commonly associated with monks, mystics and other spiritual disciplines. However, you don’t have to be a monk or mystic to enjoy its benefits. And you don’t even have to be in a special place to practice it. You could even try it in your own living room!

Although there are many different approaches to meditation, the fundamental principles remain the same. The most important among these principles is that of removing obstructive, negative, and wandering thoughts and fantasies, and calming the mind with a deep sense of focus. This clears the mind of debris and prepares it for a higher quality of activity.

The negative thoughts you have – those of noisy neighbors, bossy officemates, that parking ticket you got, and unwanted spam– are said to contribute to the ‘polluting’ of the mind, and shutting them out is allows for the ‘cleansing’ of the mind so that it may focus on deeper, more meaningful thoughts.

Some practitioners even shut out all sensory input – no sights, no sounds, and nothing to touch – and try to detach themselves from the commotion around them. You may now focus on a deep, profound thought if this is your goal. It may seem deafening at first, since we are all too accustomed to constantly hearing and seeing things, but as you continue this exercise you will find yourself becoming more aware of everything around you.

If you find the meditating positions you see on television threatening – those with impossibly arched backs, and painful-looking contortions – you need not worry. The principle here is to be in a comfortable position conducive to concentration. This may be while sitting cross-legged, standing, lying down, and even walking.

If the position allows you to relax and focus, then that would be a good starting point. While sitting or standing, the back should be straight, but not tense or tight. In other positions, the only no-no is slouching and falling asleep.

Loose, comfortable clothes help a lot in the process since tight fitting clothes have a tendency to choke you up and make you feel tense.

The place you perform meditation should have a soothing atmosphere. It may be in your living room, or bedroom, or any place that you feel comfortable in. You might want an exercise mat if you plan to take on the more challenging positions (if you feel more focused doing so, and if the contortionist in you is screaming for release). You may want to have the place arranged so that it is soothing to your senses.

Silence helps most people relax and meditate, so you may want a quiet, isolated area far from the ringing of the phone or the humming of the washing machine. Pleasing scents also help in that regard, so stocking up on aromatic candles isn’t such a bad idea either.

The monks you see on television making those monotonous sounds are actually performing their mantra. This, in simple terms, is a short creed, a simple sound which, for these practitioners, holds a mystic value.

You do not need to perform such; however, it would pay to note that focusing on repeated actions such as breathing, and humming help the practitioner enter a higher state of consciousness.

The principle here is focus. You could also try focusing on a certain object or thought, or even, while keeping your eyes open, focus on a single sight.

One sample routine would be to – while in a meditative state – silently name every part of you body and focusing your consciousness on that part. While doing this you should be aware of any tension on any part of your body. Mentally visualize releasing this tension. It works wonders.

In all, meditation is a relatively risk-free practice and its benefits are well worth the effort (or non-effort – remember we’re relaxing).

Studies have shown that meditation does bring about beneficial physiologic effects to the body. And there has been a growing consensus in the medical community to further study the effects of such. So in the near future, who knows, that mystical, esoteric thing we call meditation might become a science itself!

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Darth Vader Costumes - A Popular Halloween Disguise

Author: Phil Sikes

There are lots of people who are nuts about Star Wars. After all, just look at how many people would line up for days or even weeks before each new movie was released. And if you ever saw one of the movies on opening night, you probably saw some Stormtrooper suits and Darth Vader costumes in the crowd.

If you've ever found yourself dressed up as Darth Vader, you're probably a bit of a fanatic about the Star Wars movies. After all, the costume is not a simple one to put together, and it's certainly not easy to slip in and out of.

Ever since I was a kid, I've wanted a real, high-tech Darth Vader suit. I remember seeing one in a movie memorabilia store back in the 80's, and my young imagination started picturing me in a heated lightsaber duel with some Jedi Knight.

The imagination may be a little less active these days, but I'd still like to go all out one year for Halloween and splurge for a super-detailed Darth Vader. I've never been one for those nerdy conventions where everybody argues the little details about Star Wars that George Lucas most likely never thought of himself so Halloween is the only time I'd get away with dressing as the Sith Lord.

If you're thinking of a Darth Vader costume for Halloween this year, it's time to get on the ball. The big night isn't far away, and the best costumes get harder to find as you get closer to the night.

If you're thinking of ordering online, the best costume websites will ship right up until a couple of days before Halloween but by then you might be stuck as an Ewok - the cool characters could be sold out.

Unless you've got a professional costume shop close to home, you'll find a much better selection (and much higher quality costumes) on the internet. The average superstore or drug store costume just doesn't cut it if you want to really get into the part.

And the great thing about Darth Vader is it doesn't matter who you are - male or female, young or old. It's a full body suit and mask so nobody even needs to know who's under there if you don't want them to. Just be prepared for a lot of heavy breathing and "I am your father" quotes!

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What's New at Disney World for 2008

Author: Ryan Wiseman

A incredible array of new attractions, live entertainment and special events is on tap at Walt Disney World Resort during the upcoming year as Disney extends its Year of a Million Dream celebration throughout 2008. As part of the 2008 Year of a Million Dreams celebration, Disney will also award more than one million more dreams through the Disney Dreams Giveaway.

As an encore to the successful 2007 Year of a Million Dreams, Disney promises that the 2008 Year of a Million Dreams will boast "more dreams," "even bigger dreams, "more dreams money can't buy" and "more dreams that only Disney can make true." For example, the 2008 Disney Dreams Giveaway will include such "over-the-top experiences" as a New Year's Eve night stay inside Cinderella Castle Suite at Disney's Magic Kingdom, a star-studded trip to the "High School Musical 3" film premiere, a flight in a a hot air balloon high above a Disney World theme park and a private day at Disney's tropical island paradise, Castaway Cay.

During the 2008 Year of a Million Dreams, Disney will also award hundreds of thousands of other dreams in various shapes and sizes such as Dream FASTPASS badges, special viewing for Disney parades, Disney shopping sprees, gourmet Disney dining packages, special Dream Mouse Ears, Dream pin sets and additional hours (known as Dream Times) for chosen guests to enjoy a Disney theme park.

In addition to the 2008 Disney Dreams Giveaway, Walt Disney World Resort will add the following new attractions and live entertainment:

Toy Story Mania!

The newest attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios (formerly Disney-MGM Studios), Toy Story Mania! will make its debut during the summer of 2008. Inspired by the classic Disney•Pixar animated film, Toy Story, Toy Story Mania! features state-of-the-art, 3-D technology to create an interactive ride-through video game. Using spring-action "shooters," guests score points by launching darts at balloons, throwing eggs at barnyard targets and tossing rings at aliens.

Block Party Bash

Disney's Hollywood Studios will also introduce an all-new Disney•Pixar-inspired parade, Block Party Bash, which will allow guests to dance along with their favorite characters from such hit Disney animated films as Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille and Monsters, Inc.

High School Musical 2: School's Out!

Catch "Wildcat fever" as the High School Musical 2: School's Out interactive show makes its debut at Walt Disney World Resort with a high-energy cast that sings and dances to hit tunes from the incredibly successful Disney Channel original film, "High School Musical 2: School's Out!" This lively show will be presented multiple times daily at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Jedi Training Academy

Learn the "Ways of the Force" at Jedi Training Academy, an intergalactic entertainment experience where young Jedi students can learn lightsaber moves from a Jedi Master before facing off in the ultimate test against the evil Darth Vader from the Star Wars films. Jedi Training Academy will take place several times daily at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Play House Disney-Live on Stage!

The revamped Play House Disney show at Disney's Hollywood Studios will come alive with a whole new group of characters from popular Disney Channel programs such as "Little Einsteins," "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," "Handy Manny" and much more.

Pirates of the Caribbean Skill Tests

Captain Jack Sparrow, the star of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean films, and his band of buccaneers lead a series of pirate "skill tests" to find honorary crew members at Disney's Magic Kingdom.

Woody's Cowboy Camp!

A "rootin' tootin' good time" for all ages, Woody's Cowboy Camp! features favorite characters from the Disney•Pixar film, Toy Story 2, such as Woody, Jessie and Bullseye. Test your skills on an Old West obstacle course, as well as sing and dance with all of the cowpokes at Woody's Cowboy Camp!

Magical Main Street, U.S.A. Parade

Parade down Main Street, U.S.A. in Disney's Magic Kingdom alongside your favorite Disney characters in this star-studded interactive parade! The Magical Main Street, U.S.A. Parade will feature colorful parade floats, a marching band and old-time fire truck.

"With the extension of the Year of a Million Dreams celebration into 2008 and all of the great new attractions and live shows planned at Disney World for the upcoming year, it's essential that you plan ahead to get the most out of your Disney World vacation getaway," said Kyle Collins, Director of Interactive Marketing at HotelsCorp.com. "By booking your Disney World vacation online today, you will enjoy incredible savings on Disney hotels, theme park tickets and vacation packages."

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Buying Used Film Props

Author: Steve Salt

Today, fans of a particular movie have lots of ways to enjoy the films they are passionate about. They can, of course, buy the film on DVD or Blu-Ray, often purchasing special "collector's editions". They can buy the movie poster and hang it on the wall, the soundtrack on CD, and for more famous films, books offering behinds-the-scenes insight can be found, but for collectors, nothing can beat owning an item or prop that was actually used in making the film.

Today, most of the movie memorabilia market is taken up by "replica's", copies of on-screen props or film production items such as the shooting script or set design drawings. These are normally officially licensed by the film studio, but made and manufactured by a third-party unconnected with the film. Sometimes the items will be made using moulds, or computer models that were used for the film, while on other occasions they may only be similar only in appearance. In many cases they are described as being part of a "limited edition", but in truth this limitation normally comes down to the number being the amount they think they can sell.

This is not the case with actual props or items from the films set. These will most often be completely unique, unless multiple copies were made for the film (such as weapons for background characters). Such items usually fall into one of three categories; "hero" props and costumes are items worn or carried by the members of the main cast, often clearly visible in the final film, and so made to a relatively high standard. Background props and costumes are those worn or carried by extras, and are generally made to a lower standard and often mass-produced as they will often be on screen only briefly, and not clearly visible. Finally, there is production notes and other miscellaneous items from the film. Scripts are common, as there will generally be copies issued to each actor, but also available is set design documents, schematics for vehicles and buildings, and even cast and crew pass badges, t-shirts and baseball caps.

Price-wise, the more complex the item, the more you can expect to pay, a full costume will cost more than a helmet, obviously. But the major factors are whether the items were worn or used by the main cast, and how much screen time an item has. Hero-props, particularly weapons used on-screen, command the highest prices, as they are easily recognisable and can be displayed to good effect. Costumes can fetch equally high prices, although they are more difficult to display. The cheapest items will be background "detail" such as faked up futuristic magazines or small components of set dressing. These make ideal first items for collectors, as they are often relatively cheap and reasonably practical to display, compared to, say, a full costume.

Prospective buyers should be aware of two issues: First, authenticity. There are several online stores that specialise in selling film props, and these will usually come with certificates, but be more wary of online auctions, particularly for more popular films. Many props were made out of simple materials that are easy to replicate, so only buy from reputable sellers, or where certificates of authenticity are available. Secondly, "movie magic" can often make props look a lot more impressive on-screen than they do in real life, particularly for background-items. Don't expect a prop-weapon to look or feel particularly impressive up-close, and be aware that many items were design to last only for a few weeks, and may be looking somewhat battered, especially items like used stunt-weapons.

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