Josh Koscheck, Nick Diaz?s camp hoping for a bout

Josh Koscheck's last fight was a loss in May to Johny Hendricks. An injury knocked him off UFC 151 before it was canceled. Now that he is healthy again, he is looking for an opponent. Luckily, Nick Diaz's camp made it easy for Koscheck to come up with someone.

Cesar is calling 4 me the fight Diaz in Feb. Super Bowl weekend! What you guy think? I am DOWN! Don't be scared Homie! #559 lol

? Josh Koscheck (@JoshKoscheck) October 29, 2012

UFC president Dana White said that when Diaz comes off suspension, he will need to win a fight before getting a chance at the belt. Diaz lost a tight decision to Carlos Condit for the interim welterweight belt, then was later suspended when his drug test was found positive for marijuana metabolites.

The suspension means a Super Bowl weekend fight is unlikely. Diaz's suspension ends on Feb. 3, the day after the Feb. 2 date of the event that is normally a huge event for the UFC. But even if it's not that weekend, this is an intriguing fight. The amount of trash talking alone will make it fun, as will watching Diaz try to handle Koscheck's wrestling skill.

Do you want to see this fight? Speak up in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/josh-koscheck-nick-diaz-camp-hoping-bout-141328465--mma.html

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What's Not at the Museum of Broken Relationships: The ...

The six-way marriage (of Bosnia, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia) lasted for more than four decades before it fell apart in the least amicable way possible.

Cross-posted from JohnFeffer.com. John is currently traveling in Eastern Europe and observing its transformations since 1989.

You can find a?Newsweek?cover depicting President Barack Obama with the caption, ?I really wanted it to work out.? There is also a portrait of Ivo Sanader, the former Croatian prime minister. The accompanying note from Kasum Cana, the president of the Croatian Roma Forum, explains that his ?emotional relationship? with Sanader failed because of the latter?s broken promises.

The?Museum of Broken Relationships, located in Zagreb?s Old Town, showcases the artifacts of failed romances, from discarded teddy bears to unsent love letters. Most of these items are personal, and the ?relationship? refers to a tie between two people that has been sundered. Several, like the Obama and Sanader contributions, are overtly political.

But one obvious broken relationship is missing. Perhaps I somehow neglected to visit one of the rooms of the museum, or this item is traveling to some other museum in the world.

A picture of Obama, a portrait of Sanader: but no picture of Yugoslavia? This six-way marriage (of Bosnia, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia) lasted for more than four decades before it fell apart in the least amicable way possible. But the Museum of Broken Relationships has no bumper stickers proclaiming ?After Tito, Tito!,? no little model sculptures dedicated to brotherhood and unity, not even a missive from an abused spouse saying ?I never loved you and good riddance!?

Maybe the end of Yugoslavia was just too obvious a broken relationship to memorialize. Maybe it was too controversial. Or maybe it would have generated enough items to necessitate another entire museum space. After all, ?Yugonostalgia? has been all the rage among a certain class of cognoscenti over the last few years.

In Dubravka Ugresic?s novel?The Ministry of Pain, the main character teaches Serbo-Croatian literature in Amsterdam to a group of mostly former Yugoslav students. At a loss for how to engage the class, she decides to ditch the curriculum and just reminisce with her students. This Yugonostalgia enables them to focus on the ?good old days,? which weren?t necessarily all that good, but at least they can avoid talk of war and hatred. Instead, they go on about cartoons and favorite foods and how they reacted to the death of Tito in 1980. And they meditate on what they have lost.

?The list of things we had been deprived of was long and gruesome,? she writes. ?We had been deprived of the country we had been born in and the right to a normal life; we had been deprived of our language; we had experienced humiliation, fear, and helplessness; we had learned what it means to be reduced to a number, a blood group, a pack.?

I haven?t encountered much Yugonostalgia during my travels across the northern tier of former Yugoslavia. Some people have spoken wistfully of the days when everyone seemed to have enough money for a trip to the coast during the summer, when Yugoslavia was the freest of a set of un-free Eastern European countries, when the music scene was the envy of even many Western Europeans. These virtues aside, the phenomenon of Yugonostalgia comes across as nothing more than Balkan kitsch.

?Slovenia, in fact, is the main producer and main consumer of Yugonostalgia, much more than in Croatia or in other parts,? anthropologist and writer Svetlana Slapsak told me in her apartment in Ljubljana. ?Slovenians are the most prominent Yugonostalgia suckers. I really hate it. Because it?s commercialized, and it buries all the criticism in a deep concrete grave, never to be revealed again. All the former dissident culture is lost in nostalgia. Here in Slovenia it becomes a very simplified version of the reds against the blacks.?

She continued, ?This Yugonostalgia serves as a placebo for desperate people. It destroys not only criticism but also freedom of mind, and it makes people non-active, just consumers of silly things. The Internet is full of Yugonostalgia objects. You can buy the old comic books, periodicals, pictures, paraphernalia, all kinds of rubbish: good for research, bad for the spirit. It?s also about being sentimental for no good reason. We could publish the memoirs of people, which would be as a rule different, diverse and rich in information. But no, we have this uniforming of the past. I?m terribly against this nostalgia, and also the Tito-nostalgia ? except for satirical purposes.?

Even without an entry on former Yugoslavia ? or perhaps because of it ? the Museum of Broken Relationships is a very popular place.

Not so the other museums I visited in Zagreb, and that?s a shame. Because the city is a mecca for contemporary art and artists.

I had an in-depth conversation with the artist Andreja Kuluncic, who has done some wonderfully provocative work, including a set of??Bosnians Out!? posters?that the Ljubljana City Council removed (and then restored after museum protests). I also talked with curator Branko Franceschi, who recently presented a show in New York on the?psychedelic films, visual arts, and music of socialist Yugoslavia?(a critical and zany antidote to Yugonostalgia) and currently has a show up on the surveillance-inflected work of?Croatian artist Zeljko Kipke at the extraordinary fin-de-si?cle Art Pavilion in Zagreb. Both interviews are forthcoming.

The enormous Museum of Contemporary Art in Novi Zagreb opened just a couple years ago, and its permanent collection contains many essential works from around the region. But other than some skateboarders zooming around outside, the place was quite empty on a Sunday afternoon, and I was practically alone to wander through the first-class exhibits. Particularly powerful, Ivan Grubic?s?East Side Story?juxtaposes shocking footage from the anti-LGBT protests in Zagreb and Belgrade with two couples enacting their own tormented drama in public spaces before bewildered onlookers. Mladen Stilinovic?s pink banner proclaims ?An Artist Who Cannot Speak English is No Artist.? And Selja Kameric?s?Bosnian Girl?? ugly graffiti from an unknown UN peacekeeper superimposed on the self-portrait of the artist ? remains as shiver-producing as when I first saw it four years ago.

But perhaps the most remarkable piece I saw in my Zagreb museum-hopping, at the monumental circular pavilion designed by the famous sculptor Ivan Me?trovi?, was not from this region at all. The work by Dutch artist Jonas Staal began with a proposal in Rotterdam by a politician of ethnic Turkish heritage to erect a monument to the guest workers who devoted so much of their lives to building the city. This politician proposed the sculpture for Afrikaanderwijk, a section of the city where immigrants are now the majority and where there were terrible race riots in the 1970s.

Not everyone was enthusiastic about the idea, however. The far-right party ridiculed the proposal. There should be a monument to all the hard-working native Rotterdammers, the party representatives argued, particularly the ones ?chased out? of Afrikaanderwijk.

Jonas Staal set to work. The result was a mock-up of a?Monument for the Chased-off Citizen of Rotterdam, a 3-D computer animation that he showed to the right-wing politicians. One of them?remarked, ?Well, this isn?t what we expected. I don?t know if this was done on purpose, but it isn?t really out to provoke us. It?s simply being objective. I think it is beautiful!? Beautiful it may be, but the overall project definitely challenges the assumptions of the nativists.

The work is also an important reminder that racism and xenophobia is deeply entrenched throughout Europe, not just on the eastern periphery. And nostalgia for a ?simpler? and ?less contentious? time is not just sentimental, but potentially dangerous as well.

Source: http://www.fpif.org/blog/whats_not_at_the_museum_of_broken_relationships_the_yugoslovian_six-way_marriage

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Syrian army declares conditional Eid ceasefire

BEIRUT/GENEVA (Reuters) - Syria's army command announced a ceasefire on Thursday to mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al Adha but said it reserved the right to respond to any rebel attack or moves to reinforce President Bashar al-Assad's armed foes.

A Free Syrian Army commander gave qualified backing to the truce, proposed by U.N.-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi, but demanded Assad free detainees. An Islamist group said it was not committed to the truce but may halt operations if the army did.

Brahimi proposed the temporary truce to stem, however briefly, the bloodshed in a conflict which erupted as popular protests in March last year and has escalated into a civil war which activists say has killed more than 32,000 people.

The fighting pits mainly Sunni Muslim rebels against Assad, from the Alawite faith which is linked to Shi'ite Islam, and threatens to draw in regional Sunni Muslim and Shi'ite powers and engulf the whole Middle East, Brahimi has warned.

"On the occasion of the blessed Eid al-Adha, the general command of the army and armed forces announces a halt to military operations on the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic, from Friday morning ... until Monday," an army statement read on state television said.

It reserved the right to respond if "the armed terrorist groups open fire on civilians and government forces, attack public and private properties, or use car bombs and explosives".

It would also respond to any reinforcement or re-supplying of rebel units, or smuggling of fighters from neighboring countries "in violation of their international commitments to combat terrorism".

Qassem Saadeddine, head of the military council in Homs province and spokesman for the FSA joint command, said his fighters were committed to the truce.

"But we not allow the regime to reinforce its posts. We demand the release of the detainees, the regime should release them by tomorrow morning," he said.

Abu Moaz, spokesman for Ansar al-Islam, said the Islamist group doubted Assad's forces would observe the truce, though it might suspend operations if they did.

"We do not care about this truce. We are cautious. If the tanks are still there and the checkpoints are still there then what is the truce?" he said of the organization, which includes several brigades fighting in the capital and Damascus province.

Brahimi's predecessor, former U.N. chief Kofi Annan, declared a ceasefire in Syria on April 12, but it soon became a dead letter, along with the rest of his six-point peace plan.

Violence has intensified since then, with daily death tolls compiled by opposition monitoring groups often exceeding 200.

UN SEES AID WINDOW

U.N. aid agencies have geared up to take advantage of any window of opportunity provided by a ceasefire to go to areas that have been difficult to reach due to fighting, a U.N. official in Geneva said.

"UN agencies have been preparing rapidly to scale up especially in areas that have been difficult to reach due to active conflict and which may become accessible as a result of these developments," he told Reuters.

The U.N. refugee agency UNHCR said that it had prepared emergency kits for distribution for up to 13,000 families - an estimated 65,000 people - in previously inaccessible areas including Homs and the northeastern city of Hassaka.

"We and our partners want to be in a position to move quickly if security allows over the next few days," UNHCR Syria Representative Tarik Kurdi in Damascus said in a statement.

The U.N. World Food Programme has identified 90,000 people in 21 hotspots from Aleppo to Homs and Latakia in need food parcels and will try to reach them through local agencies, the U.N. official said.

ALEPPO FIGHTING

Earlier on Thursday rebels seized two northern districts in Syria's largest city, Aleppo, on Thursday, activists said.

"We have just liberated Ashrafiyeh and the Syriac quarter," a rebel fighter said, referring to areas which had been held by Kurdish militias and troops loyal to President Bashar al-Assad.

Rebels were still fighting around the Rahman Mosque district and trying to besiege a security building, he added.

Activists said at least 14 people were killed. It was not clear if the dead were fighters or civilians.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition group monitoring the Syrian conflict, said Kurdish units were still fighting to stop the rebels from entering Ashrafiyeh.

Battles have engulfed Aleppo since late July, but a stalemate had developed, with snipers restricting movement of fighters and the two sides largely entrenched on frontlines.

China urged all sides to respect a ceasefire, an idea also backed by Syria's main regional ally Iran,

(Writing by Dominic Evans; Editing by Giles Elgood)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/fighting-rages-syria-brahimis-truce-123029504.html

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Top UN official hopes Syria cease-fire takes place

GENEVA (AP) ? A top U.N. official says he hopes that the U.N.-brokered cease-fire in Syria will take place, but he warns that there are no guarantees it will hold.

The 15-nation U.N. Security Council endorsed the idea of a temporary truce, proposed by the U.N.-Arab League envoy to Syria with the aim of setting up talks on ending the country's 19-month-old conflict.

"We hope that they both realize the importance of a pause in the fighting ... in the symbolic quieting the silence of the guns," said Jan Eliasson Eliasson, the U.N. Deputy Secretary-General. "But the most important thing is that it could perhaps create a political environment, where political talks are possible," he said Thursday.

Lakhdar Brahimi, the envoy, has warned that the failure of yet another U.N. cease-fire plan would only worsen the fighting.

Associated Press

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Lactation protein suppresses tumors and metastasis in breast cancer

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When protein is absent, normal cells become more like stem cells, morphing into cancer cells and resulting in metastasis and increased morbidity

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A protein that is necessary for lactation in mammals inhibits the critical cellular transition that is an early indicator of breast cancer and metastasis, according to research conducted at the University at Buffalo and Princeton University and highlighted as the cover paper in November issue of Nature Cell Biology.

"This is the first confirmed report that this protein, called Elf5, is a tumor suppressor in breast cancer," explains Satrajit Sinha, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry in the UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and a corresponding author on the paper with Yibin Kang, PhD, in the Department of Molecular Biology at Princeton University.

Photos of Sinha and the cover of Nature Cell Biology are available here: http://www.buffalo.edu/news/13766.

The researchers say the findings provide new avenues to pursue in treating and diagnosing breast cancer and possibly cancers of other organs as well. The paper includes findings from both animal and human breast cancer models.

Under normal circumstances, Elf5 is a transcription factor that controls the genes that allow for milk production.

But when the researchers used knockout mice developed at UB, in whom Elf5 was removed, they found more than just an inability to produce milk. They found that epithelial cells in the mammary glands also became more mesenchymal, that is, more like stem cells, an early harbinger of cancer, Sinha says.

"We found that when Elf5 levels are low or absent, epithelial cells become more like stem cells, morphing into mesenchymal cells, changing their shape and appearance and migrating elsewhere in the body," says Sinha. "This is how cancer spreads."

The UB-Princeton collaboration began when lead author Rumela Chakrabarti, PhD, originally a postdoctoral researcher in Sinha's laboratory at UB, took a position in the laboratory of Yibin Kang, PhD, Warner-Lambert/Parke-Davis Professor of Molecular Biology at Princeton, whose research focus is breast cancer metastasis. This allowed Chakrabarti to harness the expertise of the two laboratories to generate such a breakthrough finding.

"Elf5 keeps normal breast cells in their current shape and restricts their movement," says Chakrabarti. She found that the protein accomplishes this by suppressing the epithelial-mesenchymal transition by directly repressing transcription of Snail2, a master regulator of mammary stem cells known to trigger the EMT.

"Elf5 keeps Snail2 repressed, but once Elf5 is lost, then there is nothing to repress Snail 2," she explains.

The paper notes that Elf5 loss is frequently detected early in the disease at the breast hyperplasia stage, when the number of cells increases. In experiments conducted by the Princeton scientists, the researchers also found that little or no Elf5 in human breast cancer samples correlated with increased morbidity.

"It seems that loss of Elf5 is an initial event in the disease, so it could also be an important diagnostic tool," Sinha notes, which is a current focus of the UB and Princeton team.

"We want to know, how early does the loss of Elf5 occur? Could we use loss of Elf5 as a reliable diagnostic tool?" he asks.

The finding reveals the complex pathways through which breast cancers develop, he says, while also providing new avenues to pursue for diagnostics and treatments.

"Our research shows that the EMT-Snail 2 pathway is a valuable one to target for early breast cancer intervention," says Sinha, "possibly by designing something to recapture the repressive effect of Elf5 or a drug that could mimic Elf5 activity. And this is just one molecule, part of a big network. That's why we are now creating a detailed map of this molecule and its associated partners in order to give us a better idea of what to look for."

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Other UB co-authors on the paper are Rose-Anne Romano, PhD, research assistant professor in biochemistry, and Kirsten Smalley, research technician. Other coauthors are: Julie Hwang, Mario Andres Blanco, Martin Lukacisin and Yong Wei from Princeton; Song Liu of Roswell Park Cancer Institute; Qifeng Yang and Bruce F. Haffty of the Department of Radiation Oncology in the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and the Cancer Institute of New Jersey; and Toni Ibrahim, Laura Mercatali and Dino Amadori of the Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori in Italy.

The research was supported by the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, Komen for the Cure, the Brewster Foundation and the Champalimaud Foundation.

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When protein is absent, normal cells become more like stem cells, morphing into cancer cells and resulting in metastasis and increased morbidity

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A protein that is necessary for lactation in mammals inhibits the critical cellular transition that is an early indicator of breast cancer and metastasis, according to research conducted at the University at Buffalo and Princeton University and highlighted as the cover paper in November issue of Nature Cell Biology.

"This is the first confirmed report that this protein, called Elf5, is a tumor suppressor in breast cancer," explains Satrajit Sinha, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry in the UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and a corresponding author on the paper with Yibin Kang, PhD, in the Department of Molecular Biology at Princeton University.

Photos of Sinha and the cover of Nature Cell Biology are available here: http://www.buffalo.edu/news/13766.

The researchers say the findings provide new avenues to pursue in treating and diagnosing breast cancer and possibly cancers of other organs as well. The paper includes findings from both animal and human breast cancer models.

Under normal circumstances, Elf5 is a transcription factor that controls the genes that allow for milk production.

But when the researchers used knockout mice developed at UB, in whom Elf5 was removed, they found more than just an inability to produce milk. They found that epithelial cells in the mammary glands also became more mesenchymal, that is, more like stem cells, an early harbinger of cancer, Sinha says.

"We found that when Elf5 levels are low or absent, epithelial cells become more like stem cells, morphing into mesenchymal cells, changing their shape and appearance and migrating elsewhere in the body," says Sinha. "This is how cancer spreads."

The UB-Princeton collaboration began when lead author Rumela Chakrabarti, PhD, originally a postdoctoral researcher in Sinha's laboratory at UB, took a position in the laboratory of Yibin Kang, PhD, Warner-Lambert/Parke-Davis Professor of Molecular Biology at Princeton, whose research focus is breast cancer metastasis. This allowed Chakrabarti to harness the expertise of the two laboratories to generate such a breakthrough finding.

"Elf5 keeps normal breast cells in their current shape and restricts their movement," says Chakrabarti. She found that the protein accomplishes this by suppressing the epithelial-mesenchymal transition by directly repressing transcription of Snail2, a master regulator of mammary stem cells known to trigger the EMT.

"Elf5 keeps Snail2 repressed, but once Elf5 is lost, then there is nothing to repress Snail 2," she explains.

The paper notes that Elf5 loss is frequently detected early in the disease at the breast hyperplasia stage, when the number of cells increases. In experiments conducted by the Princeton scientists, the researchers also found that little or no Elf5 in human breast cancer samples correlated with increased morbidity.

"It seems that loss of Elf5 is an initial event in the disease, so it could also be an important diagnostic tool," Sinha notes, which is a current focus of the UB and Princeton team.

"We want to know, how early does the loss of Elf5 occur? Could we use loss of Elf5 as a reliable diagnostic tool?" he asks.

The finding reveals the complex pathways through which breast cancers develop, he says, while also providing new avenues to pursue for diagnostics and treatments.

"Our research shows that the EMT-Snail 2 pathway is a valuable one to target for early breast cancer intervention," says Sinha, "possibly by designing something to recapture the repressive effect of Elf5 or a drug that could mimic Elf5 activity. And this is just one molecule, part of a big network. That's why we are now creating a detailed map of this molecule and its associated partners in order to give us a better idea of what to look for."

###

Other UB co-authors on the paper are Rose-Anne Romano, PhD, research assistant professor in biochemistry, and Kirsten Smalley, research technician. Other coauthors are: Julie Hwang, Mario Andres Blanco, Martin Lukacisin and Yong Wei from Princeton; Song Liu of Roswell Park Cancer Institute; Qifeng Yang and Bruce F. Haffty of the Department of Radiation Oncology in the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and the Cancer Institute of New Jersey; and Toni Ibrahim, Laura Mercatali and Dino Amadori of the Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori in Italy.

The research was supported by the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, Komen for the Cure, the Brewster Foundation and the Champalimaud Foundation.

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iPad Mini vs. the new (and newer) iPad: what's different?

We've all known that iPad prototypes of every shape and size reside inside Apple's design lab, but few of us believed we'd ever see one on store shelves. Of course, when the rumor machine leapt into top gear, it seemed that Apple had relaxed its legendary stance on "tweener tablets." Now Tim Cook and chums have whipped the covers from the iPad Mini, it's time to delve inside.

Given that this is an entirely new product from the company, we thought we'd stack it up against the third and fourth generation iPads -- the latter coming out just seven months after we threw down cash on the former. That way, we can identify what compromises and concessions have been made to squeeze the iPad experience into a smaller body. Join us after the break to to take part in the stats extravaganza, but excuse us if we're a little distracted -- we're still suffering from concussion where Apple kicked all of us third-generation iPad owners in the teeth.

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Experienced Intel Analyst with deep experience leveraging classified (SIPR, JWICS, CWE) network, databases, search engines, and wikis

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Deployment Experience:
? Kandahar, Afghanistan (January ? October 2011)
? Kosovo (April ? November 2002)

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Technology:
? Trained in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
? Lotus Notes

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Military Training: Ranger, Airborne, Air Assault, US Army Instructor, Certified Ranger Instructor
? Internet research
? Social media (Open Source and Classified)

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Education Write Up:
George Washington University, Graduate School of Professional Studies, Washington, DC ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ???????????????? Masters in Political Management 5/14 (exp.)

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George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs, Washington, DC
Master of Arts in International Affairs 5/08
GPA: 3.91

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? Awarded Maria H. Davis High Achievement Fellowship for excellence in European studies
? Awarded Phi Delta Gamma Graduate Scholarship for academic excellence
? Selected to lead United States delegation at Young Atlanticist NATO Summit in Bucharest
? Selected by German Ambassador to US to speak at 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome celebration
Relevant Coursework: European, Russian, and Central Asian political, economic, and security analysis; Future of US and European Military-Industrial Complex; Strategic Planning

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The United States Military Academy
West Point, NY
Bachelor of Science in Military Science 5/99
GPA: 3.52

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? Ranked highest in Military Science major (Commandant?s Award)
? Ranked highest in Environmental Engineering minor (Excellence in Environmental Engineering Award)

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Military Education

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Combined Arms and Services Staff School
Fort Leavenworth, KS

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Infantry Captains? Career Course
Fort Benning, GA

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Futurity.org ? After cancer, exercise eases swollen limbs

After reviewing studies on how cancer survivors with lymphedema can manage their symptoms, the researchers recommend full-body exercise and a comprehensive treatment called complete decongestive therapy (CDT). (Credit: Veer)

U. MISSOURI / VANDERBILT / NYU (US) ? New research identifies the two best options for managing a chronic swelling condition that affects almost 40 percent of breast cancer survivors.

A cure for lymphedema does not exist, so individuals with the condition must find ways to manage the symptoms throughout their lifetimes. The condition causes body limbs to swell from fluid buildup as a result of lymph node removal and radiation therapy.

Now, a team of researchers and clinicians working with a University of Missouri lymphedema expert has found that full-body exercise and complete decongestive therapy (CDT) are the best ways for patients to minimize their symptoms and maintain their quality of life.

?There?s a sense of empowerment?of autonomy?that comes from meeting the challenge of living with lymphedema,? says Jane Armer, nursing professor.

?Some breast cancer survivors say that they?ve become a new person after cancer because they met a challenge, and they like the stronger person they?ve become. The challenge of lymphedema is similar. It?s something that is pervasive in every part of life. It takes problem solving and persistence to manage the condition without letting it interfere with their goals.?

Armer and her colleagues reviewed published research about lymphedema self-management in order to determine which practices were most effective in managing the condition.

The researchers found that full-body exercise, such as weight lifting and stretching, was likely to be effective in minimizing lymphedema symptoms.

In addition, the researchers concluded that complete decongestive therapy (CDT), a comprehensive treatment approach that incorporates skin care, exercise, manual lymphatic drainage and bandaging of swollen limbs, also helps patients effectively manage the condition.

?Previous research suggests that, the earlier the interventions, the better the outcomes,? Armer says. ?If patients can learn how to successfully manage the condition early on, then they can continue those processes throughout their lives, and their outcomes will be better than those of individuals who resist participating in self-care.?

Armer is a professor in the MU Sinclair School of Nursing and director of nursing research at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. The literature review is published in Nursing Research, and was led by nurse colleagues Sheila Ridner of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, and Mei Fu, associate professor at New York University College of Nursing.

Source: University of Missouri

Source: http://www.futurity.org/health-medicine/after-cancer-exercise-eases-swollen-limbs/

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China leftists urge parliament not to expel Bo Xilai

BEIJING (Reuters) - A group of Chinese leftists has issued a public letter calling on the country's largely rubber stamp parliament not to expel disgraced former top leader Bo Xilai from its ranks, saying the move is legally questionable and politically motivated.

Stripping membership from Bo - the one-time Communist Party chief of Chongqing who is accused of abusing power, taking huge bribes and other crimes - also removes his immunity from prosecution, and paves the way for formal charges against him.

Bo's ouster has exposed deep rifts in the party between his leftist backers, who are nostalgic for the revolutionary era of Mao Zedong, and reformers, who advocate for faster political and economic reforms.

The letter, carried on the far-left Chinese-language website "Red China" and addressed to the parliament's standing committee, says the party is fuelling doubts about the accusations against Bo by refusing to discuss them publicly.

"What is the reason provided for expelling Bo Xilai? Please investigate the facts and the evidence," says the letter. "Please announce to the people evidence that Bo Xilai will be able to defend himself in accordance with the law."

Parliament and its members are there to provide oversight and make laws, not to "act as a rubber stamp" for attacks on people for personal reasons by political factions, it added.

Since Bo was ousted in March, he has not been seen in public and has not been allowed to answer the accusations against him. At a news conference days before his removal, Bo rejected as "filth" and "nonsense" the then unspecified allegations against him and his family.

The once high-flying Bo now faces a criminal investigation that stems from the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood in Chongqing last year. Bo will almost certainly be jailed, following the imprisonment of Bo's wife Gu Kailai and his former police chief Wang Lijun.

The letter said there were still many doubts over the Heywood case, including how the defendants were allowed to defend themselves and the shortness of the two court cases.

"Is this not a big joke we are playing on the world when we have been telling people left, right and center that we are a country with rule of law?"

"Red China", which has issued a torrent of commentary defending Bo, is blocked to the many Chinese users who do not know how to evade censorship barriers, and the letter is likely to fall on deaf ears in any case.

Parliament's standing committee, its top decision making body, meets for four days from Tuesday and is expected to throw Bo out of parliament, removing another hurdle for the smooth handling of a generational leadership transfer kicking off at a key party congress next month.

Bo, 63, was widely seen as pursuing a powerful spot in the new political line-up before his career unraveled after his former police chief fled to a U.S. consulate for more than 24 hours in February and alleged that Bo's wife Gu had poisoned Heywood to death.

After his appointment as party chief of Chongqing in 2007, Bo, a former commerce minister, turned it into a showcase of revolution-inspired "red" culture and his policies for egalitarian, state-led growth. He also won national attention with a crackdown on organized crime.

His brash self-promotion irked some leaders. But his populist ways and crime clean-up were welcomed by many of Chongqing's 30 million residents, as well as others who hoped that Bo could take his leftist-shaded policies nationwide.

His likely trial could still stir that ideological contention. China's party-run courts rarely find in favour of defendants, especially in politically-sensitive cases.

(The story corrects 13th paragraph to change length of meeting to four days, date of opening of meeting to Tuesday.)

(Reporting by Ben Blanchard, Editing by Jonathan Thatcher)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/china-leftists-urge-parliament-not-expel-bo-xilai-034227574.html

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Samsung Galaxy Ace Stunning Smartphone Now Available with PrePayMania.co.uk in UK

Samsung has the powerful galaxy range of smart devices which have made their presence felt in the international markets and is really making all the other brands sweat it out in the market. Though Samsung had proclaimed the galaxy ace to be an ace up its sleeves, the same cannot be said about the phone as certain specifications do not lead to that very conclusion about the Samsung galaxy ace.

More can be found out about it on prepaymania.co.uk which gives the chance to compare each phone on different criteria to find out which one scores better. There are many features which are good about the Ace but the heart breaker is that the phone does not support the DivX and Xvid format nor can a light sensor be found in the phone.

Prepaymania.co.uk has all the stats about the phone and the biggest winner of them all is the 3.5 inch screen of the phone which is apt in the palm and easy to use. The TFT screen may not provide the best display but the quality is quite decent and the screen is good for net surfing. One thing that is an ace up the sleeves is that the galaxy ace comes with a document editor making it quite a handy device for those who need the office documents on the go due to their hectic schedule.

Moreover the best deals on the prices and the accessories make prepaymania.co.uk a favorite among its customers. The 5MP camera with the LED flash makes the Samsung galaxy ace a good device for capturing moments and shooting videos.

The best platform for comparing the phones on the basis of their applications and budget is what prepaymania.co.uk is and there are many online users who are happy and satisfied by the service. The offers and discounts are a bonus.

Recently a prepaymania.co.uk spokesperson had mentioned that,? we promise our customers that they will get only the best product from us and will get only genuine data from our expert review panel.?

Prepaymania.co.uk had all the latest devices from all the world famous brands.

Samsung Galaxy Ace - PrePayMania is one of the leading online retailers in UK deals in huge collection of Mobile Phone Deals and accessories.

Source: http://www.information-online.com/node/586425

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Donal E. Clark Has Been Charged With Murder After Girlfriend Goes ...

A Cook County judge refused bail Sunday for the boyfriend of a missing Calumet City woman after a prosecutor described the bloody scene at her home where police said they found him Wednesday.

Assistant State?s Attorney Angela Carlisle also said Donal E. Clark, 42, spoke on the phone with his brother while in police custody and talked about telling police where they could find Gena Chiodo?s body ?as long as he could get a deal.?

After court Clark?s attorney said he?s disappointed Judge Maria Kuriakos Ciesil chose to hold his client without bail. He made no prediction as to how Clark will plea Tuesday when he?s expected back in court. He said only that defendants are innocent until proven guilty.

Meanwhile, a man who would describe himself only as a spokesman for Chiodo?s family expressed his gratitude to investigators who have tried to locate her after she went missing last week.

?We wish the Clark family will show mercy on us and let us know where Gena is so we can put her to rest,? he said.

Authorities announced Saturday Clark had been charged with first-degree murder and concealment of a homicide in connection with Chiodo?s disappearance.

Chiodo, 42, was last heard from Oct. 13. Patty Nasella, a longtime family friend, has said she believed Chiodo?s relationship with her boyfriend of 13 months was dysfunctional. She said Chiodo wished her a happy birthday when they talked on the phone Oct. 13.

The next day, Nasella said she texted Chiodo to invite her out for dinner but never heard back.

Calumet City Police went to Chiodo?s home Wednesday in the 1300 block of Price Avenue after her co-workers and friends said they were worried because Chiodo hadn?t shown up for work for three straight days, Carlisle said.

Police repeatedly knocked on the door, she said, until they saw the curtains inside the home move. They forced their way in and found Clark coming out of a back bedroom. Carlisle said they searched the home but didn?t find Chiodo.

Instead, Carlisle said, they found blood spatter on the walls, desk and treadmill in a first-floor room used as an office and weight room. They found blood under the toilet bowl in a first-floor bathroom that smelled of bleach, was missing a shower curtain and seemed to have been recently cleaned.

There was blood on a comforter, pillow and towel in the first-floor master bedroom, the prosecutor said, and a small pool of blood was on a carpet inside the back-door landing.

Upstairs police found a large mirror had been broken in another bedroom. There was a broken picture frame and part of a bloody shower curtain rod in the kitchen. Officers also found a bucket and mop and an empty bottle of bleach.

In the garbage cans behind the house Carlisle said police found a rug with a large blood stain on it, a bloody lingerie skirt, a broken necklace and ashtray and pieces of broken furniture, a plastic shower curtain covered in blood, two broken cell phones with SIM cards missing, broken picture frames and a bloody bath mat.

Clark told police he and Chiodo had a fight Oct. 14 and he went to sleep, Carlisle said. When he woke up at noon he said Chiodo was gone and he hadn?t seen her since.

However, the prosecutor said Clark?s license plate was run by Chicago police that day at 105th and Michigan at about 9:55 a.m., contradicting his statement.

Chiodo?s car was still in the driveway when police searched the house, Carlisle said. Her clothes and shoes were still in her closet. Police also found her birth certificate and Social Security card, and several of her credit cards were in a shredder in the kitchen.

Her car keys were in a pair of men?s gym shoes that had blood on the soles and toe areas, the prosecutor said.

Clark had a phone conversation with his brother after his arrest on Thursday, Carlisle said. He said he woke up and Chiodo was in his arms, covered in blood, and he said he tried to give her mouth-to-mouth.

That?s also when the prosecutor said Clark talked about telling police where to find the body in exchange for a deal.

Clark has previously been convicted of two armed robberies and residential burglary, Carlisle said. He also has a 2011 domestic battery conviction for punching a former girlfriend in the face. The victim in that case ? for which Carlisle said he?s still serving conditional discharge ? said he threatened to kill her several times.

After court Sunday Clark?s attorney, Michael O?Meara, said the hearing was the first time he heard the ?serious allegations? prosecutors are making against his client. He said he wanted the judge to set bail, which would give Clark a chance to get out of jail.

?We are disappointed in the judge?s decision,? O?Meara said. ?However, we respect the judge?s decision.?

Source: http://www.dreamindemon.com/forums/showthread.php?59176-Donal-E-Clark-Has-Been-Charged-With-Murder-After-Girlfriend-Goes-Missing

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The Skinny on Being a Successful SAHM | Skinny Mom | Tips for ...

I have been fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom for about 3 years now. I will be honest, it?is not always?butterfly & rainbows; several days I say to myself, ?Maybe it would be easier if I just went and got a JOB!? Well, that thought only lasts as long as the current?temper tantrum and then?I?m back to reality. I LOVE staying home with my kids and I could not imagine life any other way.

Over the last 3 years, I have struggled to find a good routine that makes life as a stay-at-home?a little easier. I can say that I have finally figured?out?what it takes to be a Successful Stay-At-Home Mom!

• Get up before everyone else does! Yes I know, this is a very tough one but it is SO important. Get up before the rest of the family and get your?mind organized and ready to tackle the day.??Get up early enough to compose your?To Do list, exercise, shower/get ready, and anything else you prefer to do before the rest of the house wakes up!
• Take a shower DAILY/ preferably in the morning! This may sound a little silly, but as moms we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves and actually take 15?minutes to shower each day. Some of you may be thinking, ?What?s the point? I am going to be covered in spit-up or green beans by noon!??Taking a shower first thing in the morning is a great way to get woken up, feeling refreshed?and ready to begin the day! The worst that will happen is you might?have to take another one?at night to wash away the day?s disasters!
• Exercise daily/?(again) preferably in the morning! Get up and get your daily exercise routine over with. If you are anything like me, the earlier the better.?Being a mom and taking care of kids?is exhausting and by the end of the day the last thing I want to do is workout (I?ve been ?working out? all day right!?!) Plus, working out in the morning gets your metabolism going and actually gives you more energy throughout the day! Check out: 5 Reasons Why Working Out In The Morning Makes Sense When Trying to Lose Weight.
• Get out of your PJ?s! Yes I know, they are comfortable and you are just going to be at the house so why change clothes, right?!? Wrong! I am not saying you have to get dressed up in skinny jeans and high heels every day, but just get out of your pajamas! Put on a some cute workout?clothes or even a?sassy pair of sweatpants, but I repeat ?GET OUT OF YOUR PJ?S!? Pajamas are associated with bedtime, therefore, the longer you wear them the longer you will have the sleepy feeling.
• Make money while you stay home with the kids! There are so many companies out there designed for stay-at-home or working moms. I.E. Mary Kay, Avon, Pure Romance, Youngevity, the list goes on.. Find something that interests you and make money while doing it. I chose Youngevity because I am interested in health and wellness and I LOVED their product. I started out just wanting to make enough to pay for our household vitamins and other supplements & before I knew it, I?was making a real income; almost as much as?I made?with my previous full-time job.?Another option to make money, babysit a couple of kids at your house or sell something you enjoy making. Just find something that?interests you and make money off of it!?Your husband will be happy!
• Eat healthy & Take Vitamins! As moms, it is like we are constantly running a marathon! I don?t know about you, but I would not be able to get through the day if i did not eat healthy and take vitamins! I choose to eat 5 small meals a day opposed to 3 large meals, and I take vitamins to ensure that I am getting all 90 essential nutrients my body needs! Check out my previous post Get the Skinny on Vitamins That Work!
• Get some ?YOU? time while the kids nap! The most popular advice you get when you are pregnant or just had a baby is ?Sleep when the baby?sleeps!? or ??Get as much done as you can while the kids?nap???Yes, I agree with both of these BUT I also think it is a great?opportunity to enjoy some ?YOU? time! Stay-at-home moms often think they need to get EVERYTHING done in the 1-3 hours that the kids are asleep. I suggest: read a book (not brown bear, brown bear) a real ADULT book, take a hot afternoon bath, catch up on your favorite T.V. show, call a friend, go to the bathroom by yourself:), be creative! Whatever you choose to do is up to you, but try not to always use nap time to clean, clean, clean, remember?we need our sanity just as much as we need a clean house (if not more)!
• Join a Mommy & Me playgroup! I would say that one of the most common complaints I hear from other SAHMs is: lack of adult interaction. By joining a Mommy & Me playgroup, you get adult interaction while the kiddos get to socialize with others their age. Also, it gets you out of the house and involved in things that you may not know about if it weren?t for your involvement with the group. Try out a couple of Mommy & Me groups around your area, and pick the one that you fill the most connection with.
• Ask for help/ take a break! As moms, we often think we can do it all, we are SUPER MOM! Yes, you may be super mom but even super mom needs a break from time-to-time! Ask hubby to take the kids for a night and go get a little pampering done or meet an old friend for dinner. Grandparents are usually more than happy to watch the kids for a couple of hours, get out for a much needed date night with your husband and?enjoy some adult only time!
• Look at the bright side of EVERY DAY! This is the most important tip I can offer! ?Not every day is a good day, but there?s something good in every day!?~Author Unknown.?We often focus on what is going wrong in our day, next time focus on what is going right and try to look on the bright side! Kids feed off of adult?s mood/ attitude, if you stay positive chances are they will too!

Being a stay-at-home mom is not always easy, but if you?follow the?tips above you CAN be a ?Successful Stay-At-Home Mom!? Please share some of your experiences or tips on being a stay-at-home mom!

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Source: http://skinnymom.com/2012/10/21/the-skinny-on-being-a-successful-sahm/

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So tell us again why the city needs to buy more land for affordable ...

Those of you who have been following the soap opera that is the rejeuvenation of Point Breeze ? or its ruin, depending on who you ask ? no doubt have heard that its district Councilman, Kenyatta Johnson, is pushing a bill to have the city buy a bunch of vacant lots in a hurry in order to land-bank them for affordable housing. Or something like that. And this in an area where both the local community development corporation and private builders have had little trouble building both market-rate and affordable houses that sell.

Or do they? According to this post on Philadelinquency, the city appears to have some affordable housing on its hands that it wants to unload already:

So now we at least have an idea of what constitutes ?affordable housing? in the city of Philadelphia. Which made it a bit of a surprise when we learned from our housemate that we currently live in ?affordable housing? in Oxford Circle. We don?t think he thinks of it as such, either, but it?s certainly in that price range.

We did a quick search on Trulia just now for homes for sale citywide, priced between $80,000 and $150,000 ? we figure anything below $80k is probably at best a fixer-upper. We found 5,860 properties for sale in that price range. Of these, 1,789 are single-family houses, townhouses, condos or co-ops ? the kinds of properties people talk about when talking ?affordable housing.? 118 of those (out of a total of 148 homes for sale at $80,000 and up) are located in that Lower Northeast neighborhood, and 46 (out of 119 for sale at any price above $80,000) are in Point Breeze.

We don?t know about you, but that sure doesn?t sound like a crisis in the making to us. So tell us again: What?s the rush? Where?s the fire?

-By Sandy Smith for PhiladelphiaRealEstate.com

Image from Philadelinquency.com

Media professional with more than 30 years' experience in journalism and public relations. Launched award-winning newspapers at the University of Pennsylvania and Widener University. Editor-in-chief of this blog since May 2012.

Source: http://blog.philadelphiarealestate.com/so-tell-us-again-why-the-city-needs-to-buy-more-land-for-affordable-housing/

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Increase Your Profits With These Internet Marketing Tips | Rich ...

Sometimes, you have a light-bulb moment and get hit with a great new business idea. Do not get into business without researching the market first and planning your marketing strategy in details. Use the tips and advice offered below to ensure that you are prepared for that moment.

Creating your own niche is critical to your success at Internet marketing; you won?t find long-term success by emulating your competition. Search engine filters are becoming ever more proficient at locating redundant content. Plagiarized content may help you one day and hurt you the next. Unique content is not only required, it will also give your articles more page views which in turn will make you more successful.

Give a lot of choices to people when they check-out. A customer can add another product for a discount as a thank you. This is excellent for getting rid of excess inventory and also to help boost sales, while letting your customers feel appreciated.

If you have information you?re giving away for free, take advantage of the online services that market such information. For example, if you write a free e-zine, submit it to different e-zine directories. Do not forget about online encyclopedias, site directories, guides and sites such as Google Places where you can list your business.

Try including a survey or poll to measure how a reader feel about content on your site. Polls provide an easy way to keep your content fresh, while giving customers an opportunity to let their voices be heard.

Address any complaints personally. You should strive to handle all customer complaints yourself as this way you know when they have been resolved. If you have a complaint, be sure you personally address their concern, and work with them.

Internet marketing is not just exclusively on the internet. For instance, you may want to host in-person gatherings or conferences for bloggers with whom you regularly interact. Knowing your market cannot be underestimated, so use your blog and the online community to get to know the other players and customers that are out there.

Have sections or a large hub for your products so that visitors can easily find them. You should look to have a structured page that offers a good variety of products and services.

Before you focus on building your web business, you first need to focus on the particular niche you?ll be catering to. A fan of Star Wars memorabilia will have little interest in buying classic baseball cards. People have specific interests, and if they are looking for baseball cards, there a limited number of places they are likely to look. Knowing who is interested in the product you are selling and spending your effort on attracting them to your business is the smart thing to do.

Offer something free with your business name and logo on it. For example, if you have written an e-book and want to offer that, submit it to a site that promotes them. Many websites advertise free products, and they?ll advertise yours if you notify them.

Keep in contact with your customers after making a sale. Have them leave a review or answer a survey a few days after purchasing.

Learn how to employ HTML tags if you want the best optimization results. Tags are used to emphasize certain content and make it stand out from the rest of the text. Search engine spiders determine where to place your website based on whats shown by these tags. It?s important, then, to emphasize the keywords that are most essential for your SEO.

A unique way of doing internet marketing is to use image searches. Adding images that are relevant to your particular website may result in increasing interest for your content due to the exposure your website will get besides searches from text alone. Visitors who might just be looking for information sometimes end up looking through your site. Once they have been to your site and are familiar with your brand, they are more apt to visit again in the future.

If customers spend above a certain amount, you should offer them additional discounts to maximize basket size. One example is to give a 10% discount on purchases over $100. An offer like this can be quite irresistible when it comes to purchasing your products.

You need to put yourself in a position to succeed and that is what was discussed in this article. These tips should allow you to be in a position to move forward on a plan of your own, so make sure you utilize them. With some hard work and a lot of research, your business can succeed.

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Sunny Thyme: Metaphysical Crystal Properties

Abalone Shell Simulates intuition, imagination and sensitivity. Promotes cooperation between self and others.

AGATES:

Agate is well known for balancing the subtle energies. It is said to assist with protection, (especially of children) impart courage and help with healing. Agate is thought to enhance creativity and is used by student and artists. It?s said to increase energy in bursts, and so may be used when a big ?push? is needed. In ages past, people put agate in their drinking water to dispel sickness
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Blue Lace Agate is used to induce high states of consciousness. It is great for the throat chakra and communication. In Crystal Healing it is also used to strengthen bones and help arthritis.

Botswana Agate Helps with attentiveness to detail. Energizes subtle bodies. Stimulates exploration of the unknown.

Crazy Lace Agate is a balancing and protecting stone. It brings laughter and absorbs emotional pain. Crazy Lace Agate is used to help with decision making by balancing the physical, emotional, and mental so that it is easy to make decisions. It also helps one stay focused. It is generally a protective stone, but is particularly emotionally protective. It is also said to ward off the "evil eye." Physically, crazy lace agate is excellent for increasing stamina and energy, and is good for skin disorders such as acne, eczema, etc., is beneficial for the endocrine system and the heart.

Fire agate is a stone of protection courage and strength. It is said to alleviate fears, calm the emotions and reflect threats back to the source. It has long been used to boost and enhance psychic talents. It is said to perfectly balance the tin and yang: male and female energies. Fire agate has been used by Shamans and others to heighten the ability to see and bring back pictures and memories from other realms and lives. In Crystal Healing, it is used to enhance all natural healing abilities and works with circulatory system and lower digestive system. It is associated with the second and third Chakras.

Moss Agate is sometimes called the ?Gardener?s Stone.? It?s said to lead one towards agreeability and bring about abundance, success, and prosperity. It is used to improve self-esteem and strengthen positive personality traits and decrease stress levels. Moss agate, like all agate is also a protective stone. It is said to reduce the difficulties associated with overcoming addictive behaviors. Moss agate is associated with the heart chakra. It?s a stone of love and friendship. In crystal healing it is used to helps with digestive or intestinal disorders.

Orbicular or ?Cat?s Eye? Agate Used to treat growths, and stimulate regenerative powers of the body. Attunes one to other planets of this solar system.

Purple Agate Used to stimulate empathy and compassion for others.

Lake Superior Agate Elevates one?s personal worth. Furthers confidence in exploring mythical and mystical realms.

Agatized Coral Used to support trauma therapy. Assists in working through emotional issues from dysfunctional families.

Amazonite comes in several colors: a light mint green to aqua green stone. It aligns the physical and astral bodies and is useful to enhance your intuition and psychic abilities. It has also been used to increase creativity. Amazonite is associated with the throat chakra, and as such, can be beneficial to communication, and gaining insight and understanding of your personal truths, and how you may best express them. It is known as a stone of truth, honor, integrity and trust. It is said to lessen stress and self-defeating behaviors by calming and building self-esteem. Amazonite has been used by Shamans to help the dying peacefully leave and transition out of this life. It is said to heal emotional trauma. It has been used in crystal healing for an overall increase of one?s vitality, boosting one's general level of heath. It?s been used to decrease heart problems and help the nervous system. Some Crystal Healers also use it to decrease osteoporosis and tooth decay.?

Amazonite can be used very successfully with chanting.

Amethyst is a stabilizing energy, thought to assist in learning to trust your connection to the Divine and acknowledge the Guidance received. It also supports and assists in stopping self abuse. It brings calm, inner peace, courage and balance. It has been used to protect against psychic attacks. Amethyst is associated with the third eye and the crown chakras. Amethyst is used as protection for travelers. Amethyst is associated with Angels and is an excellent stone for meditation or dream work, past life work

Amethyst has also been used to help ease the pain of grief. It is reputed to be useful when working through money issues and legal problems. It?s often been called a stone of prosperity and abundance. In Crystal healing Amethyst is said to beneficial when overcoming any kind of addiction. It is also used for compulsive behaviors and addictions of all kinds.

Chevron Amethyst is used for clearing the aura and to release tension. It is excellent for inner journeying.

?Amethyst Flower? is a stone of love, healing and many Blessings. It aids the user in forgiveness self and others. It is also used to discover your life?s purpose.

Ammonite Assists one in seeing the ?whole picture.? Protective, adds stability to user. Eases birthing pains.

Blue Apatite Assists in defining and understanding ones meaning and uniqueness in this life. Aids in the release of difficulties.

Aquamarine Release, cleansing, letting go, acceptance of others, aids in communication. Calming.

Aragonite Insight into problems. Facilitates centering of self during preparation for meditation. Can stimulate communication with higher planes.

Blue Aventurine (Rare) Activates and clears heart chakra. Promotes communication with angels and spirit guides.

Green Aventurine ranges in color from golden brown to green. It is used for activating growth and renewal. It?s excellent for clearing the heart chakra. It helps us get moving again after we?ve been stuck for a while. Aventurine enhances creativity, success in business, independence, prosperity, calmness and balance. Known for inducing the ability to see the potential in a situation, as well as enhance the intellect and mental clarity. It is also said to bring luck, especially in games of chance! It is a gentle stone what is used to impart a sense of calm and balance.
In Crystal Healing work, Green Aventurine is considered to be especially healing of mind and body. It is used to improve the circulatory system, help with headaches and sleep disorders. It is said to improve ones general health. Aventurine is associated with the heart chakra.

Amber is excellent for inner child work and past life work. Amber is a soothing stone that is both calming, yet energizing. It is said to bring clarity of thought and wisdom. Often used to draw out negative energy to cleanse an environment. It is used to ease physical pain in the same manner. It has long been considered as a good luck charm for marriage. It is also good for psychic shielding and protection. Amber is associated with the solar plexus chakra, and sometimes the sacral chakra. In Crystal Healing, amber is a powerful tool! Amber is used to aid bone problems, heart problems, circulation, ears, hearing problems, endocrine imbalances, fibromyalgia, intestinal/digestive disorders, kidney, bladder, lungs, and general healing purposes.

Ametrine has the qualities of Amethysts and Citrine, additionally it is used to disperse negativity from the aura. It has been used for eons to assist one in reaching higher states during meditation.

Angelite is a stone used to connect with the Angelic realm, including angels, guides, otherworldly beings, and even your High Self. It is thought to bring serenity, inner peace, and a sense of calm and encourage forgiveness. It is very useful when you are stressed and feeling overwhelmed - just let the peace seep into you. Angelite is useful for enhancing telepathic communication, intuition and psychic awareness. It?s also useful for increasing a couple?s or a group?s ability to communicate more effectively. In Crystal Healing it?s used for the thymus gland, heart function and the circulatory system. It balances polarity, aligns the physical and etheric bodies, and provides a protective field as you do so. It is associated with the throat chakra and the Third Eye Chakra.

Azurite eases feelings of anxiety and worry. It helps in receiving Guidance through the third eye. Promotes easing of arthritis pain and relief of joint pain.

Barite Assists those working through old fears and hatreds to transform them to love and acceptance. Allows for release of trapped emotions.

Basalt encourages compassionate detachment and supports anyone going through intense changes. It also assists with emotional tranquility, stability and patience. It offers a sense of wellbeing and peace. It helps to allow creativity to flow through the user. It is protective and reflects negativity. It is associated with the Third Chakra (solar plexus.)

Bloodstone has long been called the ?stone of courage.? It is often used for emotional healing, purification, good fortune and renewal, especially to all kinds of relationships. It is also called Heliotrope. It is a deep green stone with small red specks. These red specks are what gives the stone its name.
In stressful situations, bloodstone is said to be very calming. It is also used to aid in working through grief and traumas. People have often kept bloodstone in any area thought to need a continuous cleansing of the energy as it is said to ease energy flows.
Bloodstone is excellent for balance and grounding and has been used to bring energy to the user. Some believe it is useful in legal issues, probably because it is believed to help release blocks and support decision making.
It is strongly associated with the heart chakra first and also the root, sacral (2^nd) and Soar Plexus (3^rd) chakras.
In Crystal Healing, it is used in numerous ways. It is often given to chemotherapy patients, people with high blood pressure, and problems of the circulatory and cardiovascular systems, the endrocrine system, kidney and bladder. It has also traditionally been given to people after surgery and after any kind of trauma.

Bismuth Relieves feelings of isolation and loneliness. Assists in transit between physical and astral planes.

Cacoxenite is a mineral that is commonly fond as an inclusion in quartz, especially as inclusions in amethyst. It is a power stone of the Shaman, excellent when used to enhance many types of psychic abilities, including clairaudience, clairvoyance, telepathy and channeling.

Calcite Spontaneity! Creativity, acceptance of change, channeling excess energy into creative areas or areas of service to others.

Blue calcite is a very calming and soothing stone. It has been used extensively for reducing stress. Calcite of all kinds amplifies energies and Blue Calcite is no exception. It increases the available energy to the throat chakra. This makes it a great amplifier of thoughts and is very beneficial for all kinds of communication and decision making.
It has been used to aid in public speaking, as well as in talking with someone intimidating or in authority, because it calms upset nerves and helps one to state their opinions clearly and calmly.
Because of this, it is also said to ease the way in group discussions for acceptance of opposing viewpoints, allowing groups to come to consensus opinions.
Students of all ages have used the energy of Blue Calcite to help them retain lessons and improve memory. Shamanic students use it to remember their astral travels.
In Crystal Healing, blue calcite is widely used for the throat area and thyroid. It is also used for insomnia as well as ailments of the joints and arthritis. Some have used it for the lungs and high blood pressure. Blue calcite is associated with the throat chakra.

Orange calcite is used as an aid to restore mental and emotional equilibrium. Orange calcite is also used to give a gentle boost to psychic abilities and intuition. Orange calcite can relieve fear and depression and well as the associated feelings that go with intense trauma, such as accidents, rape, divorce. Etc. It has been used to calm suicidal thoughts. It is thought to be particularly helpful with phobias. Physically, orange calcite is thought to be helpful for chronic fatigue, the reproductive system, genitals, intestines, irritable bowel syndrome, kidneys and bone growth. It is also helpful for balancing sexual energies. Orange calcite is associated with the second chakra.

Carnelian is thought to open your heart and bring joy. It supports one?s individuality and courage. Carnelian signifies the male aspect of Spirit. A keyword would be Action! One phrase associated with it is ?God helps those who help themselves.? Carnelian is thought to Fortify and strengthen the body. Like all in the agate family, it is a protective stone, and thought to bring good luck and the ability to manifest ones? desires. Carnelian has traditionally been used to help ease sorrow and protect from anger, envy jealousy and fear. It is thought to act as a memory aid, including the recall of past lives. In crystal healing, carnelian has been used to heal open sores, kidney stones and other kidney problems and allergies. Shaman?s have given this stone to assist one in finding the right mate and stabilize energy in the home. It has been called the "actor's stone." Carnelian is associated with the root and sacral chakras.
Cat?s Eye is a lab grown stone, and is used in fiber optic cable. Metaphysically it is used to stimulate intuition and awareness, allowing greater insight into situations. It is said to impart a feeling of calm and serene happiness, as well as balance, during the changes and transformations that life brings to us.
Celestite (also known as Celestine) is an Angelic stone. It is said to promote harmony, peace and love. It is used to communicate and connect to the Angelic vibrations, as well as assist in communication with ones own Guardian Angel. Celestite is used in meditation, to reach a deeper level and to move through and past fear and worry. It is used to enhance creativity and comprehension, and is therefore good when faced with a problem that needs solving. Celestite has been said to cleanse the aura and the chakras.
In Crystal Healing, it is used for mental disorders, eye problems, and digestive problems. Celestite is associated with the throat and crown chakras.

Chaorite is called a Stone of Transformation. It is a very powerful stone, transforming and releasing negative emotions such as fear, anger and feelings of victimization into courage, insight, creativity and assertiveness. This release allows the user to see more clearly.
This clarity also assists in better psychic impressions. Long esteemed as a spiritual stone, it is thought to strengthen the connection between the heart and the crown chakras, allowing the user to grow spiritually. People who wish to be of service to humanity are drawn to this stone as it aids in the acceptance of others. It is a creative vibration, and the stone has been used to help lengthen the attention span.
Psychically it is used for clairvoyance, precognition and also to remove or release entities. Crystal Healers use Chaorite for all kinds of ailments, from headaches and liver problems to heart and eye problems. It is a soothing, yet energetic stone. It is associated with the Crown and Heart Chakras.

Chrysocolla makes one aware the ?Sound Current?, which is one way humans on the Earth Plane can perceive the ?Holy Spirit.? It is a ?Light Being? stone.

Chrysanthemum Stone is known as a stone of harmony and change. It is thought to promote the renewal of old friendships. Its message is ?Enjoy each moment!? It is associated with the heart chakra.

Chrysoprase is very powerful stone with multiple uses, all of them very desirable and beneficial. Many people have worn it through the ages to manifest prosperity, abundance and bring business success. It is also a stone traditionally used to bring happiness to the wearer as it is thought to dispel negative thoughts, calm anger and sooth irritability. It is also called the stone of Courage, for it is reputed to bring the awareness of ones inner convictions and the courage to follow through with them to the wearer. It is said to enhance and strengthen friendships. Chrysoprase is a stone used to balance and equalize the male/female, yin/yang energies and allow one to reach deep meditative states. It is used in crystal healing for eye problems and immune systems problems. Chrysoprase is related to the heart chakra, which it activates, opens and energizes and aids in releasing stress and healing 'heartbreak.' It is also used to align the chakras.

Citrine is called a Stone of Manifestation and Success. Citrine is said to be beneficial for business and commerce. It?s been known to bring good fortune and happiness, - sometimes in very unexpected ways! It has been used to promote success and abundance for countless generations. Citrine is said to enhance confidence and mental clarity.
It is also used for letting go of outmoded beliefs, fears, thoughts and desires that do not serve us. It?s been used to help with nightmares and is thought to help with OCD ? obsessive-compulsive disorder. It?s used for digestive problems and helps to clear third chakra blockages. It is associated with the Solar Plexus chakra.

Copper Combats tiredness, passivity, restlessness. Stimulates optimism, repels negative entities. Used in treatment of arthritis.

White Coral Stimulates clairaudience, dissipates energy blocks in the physical body. Fills holes/voids in ones aura.

Corundum Enhances intuition, provides insight into the unknown. Stimulates ambition and confidence.

Cubic Zirconia (Ziconium) is a man stone and is widely used to replace diamonds. It has the properties of virtue and unification. It is said to assist one with bringing continuity to activities and seeing situations from different points of view. It is used to gather and store information.

Cuprite Stimulates the root chakra and assists in Grounding. Reduces worry. Used in the treatment of water retention and vertigo.

Danburite Effects the etheric body, helping attune you to spirits, especially Angels, fairies, and Light Beings.

Dolomite Encourages charity. Relieves sorrow. Aids creativity and induces stamina.

Emerald enhances joy and helps with balance! It is used for cleansing, and to enhance clairvoyance, intuition and memory. Emerald is known as a stone of love, faith and romance. It is also said to help with productive communication and to encourage truthfulness. It has been used as a stress reducer and to teach one to ?just let it go. Emerald is associated with the heart chakra.

Enhydrated Crystals (Crystals with ancient water sealed inside) Helps put people in touch with other?s feeling. Encourages compassion and empathy. Contains vital energies. Reduces stress. Excellent for bringing about healing.

Fluorite is calming and peaceful, helping to cultivate and support the self-discipline necessary to achieve a meditative state. It works with the conscious mind. It is useful in getting your thoughts in order, aids in emotional detachment in a situation. It is thought to amplify analytical abilities. An aid in meditation because it affects the conscious mind, calming and soothing strong emotions and quieting thoughts. It aids in relieving depression or anger. Fluorite is a protective stone. Some use fluorite to reinforce and enhance the effects of other stones.

Fuchsite is a light bluish -greenish stone, which may serve as a matrix for ruby crystals to grow in. It is a stone of diplomats, said to promote constructive communication, diplomacy, discretion and a degree of finesse. The stone is associated with the planet Venus and is considered an aid to imagination, creativity and an appreciation for beauty. It is associated with the throat and sometimes the heart chakras.

Gaia Stone or Green obsidian comes from the volcanic ash of the eruption of Mt. St. Helen's. It is associated with the heart chakra, but can also be used to balance all the chakras. It is associated with the Goddess connection, and is thought to attract earth and nature spirits. It is supposed to assist in bringing prosperity. Gaia Stone is given to people to assist in the self-healing of emotional wounds and traumas. It is said to carry the Earth's energy, and is sometimes referred to as the "Soul of the Earth."

Galaxyite Used for polarity balancing. A stone of discovery. Awakening of psychic centers and attunement between two or more people.

Galena A stone of harmony and balance. Decreases self-defeating thoughts. A grounding energy. Supports health of circulatory system & hair growth.

Garnet Grounding, fertility, abundance, prosperity. Connection to the earth. Aids in concentration.

Geodes assist in effective communication. Aids the study of mathematics and is said to facilitate astral travel.

Gold Holds the energy of other stones. Eases those who are overburdened with responsibilities. Assists in the elimination of ego conflicts.

Goldstone is said to be a Master Healer, stabilizing emotions and aiding in staying calm. Goldstone, is used as an energy generator and like diamond, is a good deflector of unwanted energies, therefore is a protection stone. It reminds us to set goals that are lofty and work to attain them. It Goldstone is effective when you are sending healing energies from the heart, throat or third eye chakras. It is thought to increase the healing energies emanating from the hands, and is often used for long distance healing. This is technically a man-made stone, however it contains copper, which is felt to be extremely helpful in increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation.

Hematite (sometimes spelled Hemetite) is used to assist in grounding and calming and in manifesting Divine Light in your life. It deflects and dissolves negative energies. Hematite is a stone for the mind. It helps one to "sort-out" things in one's mind and can be used for mental attunement, memory enhancement, original thinking and technical knowledge. It is a calming energy and encourages one to "reach for the stars". It is said to attract "kind" love and acts as a stabilizing force, brings peace, self-control and inner happiness. Shamans have used it with blood disorders. Hematite is associated with the root (base) chakra and is said to attract compassionate love. Hematite is a must for anyone interested in working with crystals and stones! In Crystal Healing, it is used to calm the nerves, for insomnia, and to align the spine and speed the mending of broken bones. Hematite is associated with the root (base) chakra.

Herkimer Diamonds have been used for eons to facilitate lucid dreaming, remembering dreams & entering higher states of consciousness. Tabular types excellent for protection and vision quests. They are also used for relaxation, acceptance of self, clearing of old fears and attunement & surrender of ego attachments, (to another person, your environment, a job, etc.) They are commonly used for the stimulation of clairvoyance and clairaudience.

Howlite Dispels selfishness, aids calm communication of emotions. Aids in memory retention.

Fossilized Ivory Dissipates restlessness, anxiety & moodiness. Energy of purity. Promotes vitality.

Iolite is also known as ?water sapphire? - although it is not a sapphire at all. Iolite is a Shaman?s stone and since it is associated with the Third Eye and Crown Chakras and it is therefore an excellent choice to use in all psychic and healing situations, (as well as spiritual pursuits.) It is said to stimulate ?Visions? and astral travel. Iolite has been a stone of choice in dealing with addictive behaviors, in including drug and alcohol problems. It is said to assist in detoxing, as well as an aid in maintaining sobriety. In Crystal Healing, iolite has been used for throats problems and varicose veins.

Jade is called the Mayan ?dream stone.? It is used to promote Harmony within and without. It assists in achieving meditative states. Long thought to promote a Long life, it also aids in making realizations of your purpose in life. It is also considered to be good for emotional balance and stability. Jade is a stone of the heart related to the heart chakra and has a beneficial effect on all heart chakra related issues, including love relationships. Jade of all kinds is a very protective stone. It?s used by shamans to protect from illness and for psychic protection. It has been considered particularly good protection for children. It has energetic clearing properties, and is useful to keep with other stones for this reason. In crystals healing it is used for healing the physical heart, as well as for kidney problems ? it strengthens the body's filtration and cleansing systems and assists in the removal of toxins.

While all Jade has some healing influence, each color relates more specifically to certain ailments or organs. Properties common to all colors of Jade include its ability to impart calm and serenity. It has been used for eons to assist in ridding ones self of negative thoughts and energy. It is a very protective stone, used to keep its owner/user out of harm's way.
Red Jade is an active stone. Red Jade is used to defuse tense situations and release the energy. Red Jade can be a very intense energy and over stimulate the wearer. This can lead to expressions of upset, anger or agitation. Red Jade can be used, carefully, to bring up those feelings so that one may deal with them in the open.
Orange Jade is similar Yellow Jade in that both convey the gift of inner peace, joy and happiness. They teach the interconnectedness of all life and all Beings. Orange Jade is used to assist the digestive organs of the body. Orange Jade boosts the wearers energy and provides protection.
Yellow Jade is similar to Orange Jade in that both convey the gift of inner peace, joy and happiness. They teach the interconnectedness of all Life and all Beings. Yellow Jade is used to assist digestive organs of the body.
Green Jade is the most common color of jade. It is thought to be calming to the nervous system. Green jade is thought to represent life and growth and to assist one in finding their heart true desire. It is associated with the heart chakra and is thought to make it easier for the wearer to express love.
Blue Jade is a peaceful stone. It is associated with the Third Eye Chakra. It helpful in reaching a deeper level during meditation and relaxation exercises. It is a steady energy and is given to people who feel overwhelmed or under tremendous stress in their lives.
Lavender Jade is said to bring one in touch with their emotions, especially the softer side. It is said to assist in honest communication and self control. It is often given as a gift to someone who has been hurt or disappointed by love.
Black and Grey Jade are thought to be strong protection from negative energy. It is good for Grounding, as it is related to the Root or Base Chakra. These jades are said to support a wise person?s correct use of power.
Brown Jade is said to be a stone connecting all of humanity to Mother Earth. Often given as a housewarming gift, or when changing jobs, because it is thought to aid in adjustments to any new environment.
White or Cream Jade is used to direct ones energy and assist in concentration, by filtering out unwanted distractions. White and cream jade has long been used to boost energy and to ascertain what the highest outcome for a given situation will be. In Crystal Healing, White Jade has been used for Attention Deficit Disorder and for other areas where focus and concentration is needed.

Jasper of all types has been called the ?Nurturing stone? because it offers such calm and soothing energies. It is a gentle stone, peaceful and relaxing, bringing tranquility, comfort, a sense of wholeness and healing. It assists in ?gentle endings.? Jasper is used to psychically assist with astral travel. In crystal healing, jasper is used for the liver, gallbladder, stomach ailments and balancing male/female, yin/yang energies.

Red Jasper has been called the ?Stone of Counselors and Healers.? Thought to induce health and re-birth, and it is often used by Shamans and others for protection and self-healing. Red Jasper facilitates remembering dreams. Helps to balance out unfair situations. It is said to afford some protection of first and third chakra area. Red Jasper is used to activate the first chakra, at the base of the spine. This is said to increase the life-force energies, (also known as Chi, Prana etc.) and offers grounding and strength ? emotional and physical. It is also called the Earth Stone, and its energy is useful to remind us that we are here on the earth to bring joy to others and self. Red Jasper is in the Quartz family.
Fancy Jasper is said to facilitate tranquility and help eliminate worry and depression. It also brings mental clarity. It is a creamy beige with lavender or green swirls.
Leopard Jasper or leopard stone, assists and protects during physical and shamanic spiritual travel. It induces vigor and health. It also affords some protection of the third chakra area. It is used when connecting to one?s animal spirit guide or totem. It is a stone that helps one to meet their obligations and responsibilities. It is protective of the third chakra area, but associated more with the root or base chakra. In crystal healing it helps to eliminate toxins of all kinds.

Ocean Jasper is a very calming and soothing stone and is one of the most protective stones. It is used to align all of the chakras. It encourages the love of ones self and others, the healing the emotions and brings a sense of peace, well being and connectedness to nature and all of the earth. It attracts the Devics (also known as the nature spirits or fairy / faerie kingdom.) It is used to encourage the acceptance of responsibility and it also is thought to help increase patience.
Ocean jasper is a very protective stone, and the orbs or "eyes" found in the stone are considered to enhance this protective quality, especially in regard to what is called the ?evil eye.? Ocean Jasper is also used in meditation techniques. In Crystal Healing, is thought to be useful removing toxins from the body and the aura, digestive problems. It is related to the heart chakra.

Picture Rock Jasper has long been used create harmony, balance and positive energy flow in your life, especially in your business pursuits. It is often used to stimulate creative visualization. It is said to It is used to bring out and into the conscious mind old and often hidden messages from the past. It is also used to bring out hidden fears as well as hopes. In Crystal Healing, these qualities make it useful as a stone to heal the emotions. It has been called the stone of Global awareness. It also affords protection of third chakra area.

Poppy Jasper refers to the reddish variation of brecciated jasper. It is a stone of protection and has been used for eons as protection during astral travel. Also used to assist when dowsing, it?s a good stone for grounding and is associated with the root chakra. Poppy Jasper is said to attune one and assist in communication with animals. It?s also said to help with allergies. Poppy Jasper encourages a feeling of wholeness and relaxation, leading to being more organized and balanced. Said to align the chakras, balance the subtle energies and bring about a sense of
peace and happiness.
Polychrome Jasper is a ?happy energy? stone. It is said to bring good fortune and a happy outlook on life. It is also used to assist in attuning to and communication with animals. In Crystal Healing is it used to ease stress and increase stamina, and the ability to adjust to change. It is also used to ease allergies.
Picasso Stone Jasper is a powerful stone, aiding in the development of creative and artistic abilities. It is believed to confer strength and assist in self-discipline. It is a grounding and calming energy, and in Crystal Healing, is said to promote weight loss.

Red Jasper has been called the ?Stone of Counselors and Healers.? Thought to induce health and re-birth, and it is often used by Shamans and others for protection and self-healing. Red Jasper facilitates remembering dreams. Helps to balance out unfair situations. It is said to afford some protection of first and third chakra area. Red Jasper is used to activate the first chakra, at the base of the spine. This is said to increase the life-force energies, (also known as Chi, Prana etc.) and offers grounding and strength ? emotional and physical. It is also called the Earth Stone, and its energy is useful to remind us that we are here on the earth to bring joy to others and self. Red Jasper is in the Quartz family.

Yellow Jasper is said to assist and protect during physical and spiritual travel. It is also believed to afford some protection of the third chakra area.

Jet is used to dispel fearful thoughts. It is thought to protect the wearer against illness and violence. It is calming and aids in alleviating depression and in Grounding ones energy.

Kunzite is said to activate the heart chakra and stimulate deep feelings of love, peace and relaxation. It is also said to dissolve negativity, promote maturity, increase sensuality, refresh the mind, deepen meditation and align the chakras.

Kyanite aids it the attunement of the physical, emotional and etheric bodies. It is a powerful stone that aligns the chakras naturally, and can open them, when used with clear intent. It is a protective stone and assists in keeping the subtle energies free of entities. It also facilitates meditation This is one of the very few stones that doesn?t need to be cleared!

Labradorite is a powerful stone, considered to be a stone of transformation. It has been used extensively to work with nature spirits, (also called devics or the fairy / faerie kingdom.) It is said to aid in the recall of mystical, magical experiences and to increase ones intuition and aid in psychic development. It is also used for protection, as it discourages others from tapping into your energy and draining you.
It is used by Shamans for dream recall, and working with the waking dream in your everyday life. It is widely thought to provide clarity and insight into your destiny, as well as being able to attract success to you. In Crystal Healing, Labradorite is used in treating eye and brain disorders and to help regulate metabolism and all digestive processes. Labradorite is also called Spectrolite in some areas of the world. Labradorite is associated with the solar plexus and third eye chakras.

Lapis Lazuli is a powerful stone that aids in comprehension, manifestations and insight into self. Lapis is a stone of spiritual love and is also known for aiding love and fidelity within a marriage. It is a stone traditionally reserved for royalty. Lapis is best used when worn above the heart chakra. It is associated with the throat chakra and third eye. It was known to assist one in saying the perfect thing, at the perfect time: just open your mouth and pearls of wisdom drop out! Lapis protects from psychic attacks and is useful in crystal healing for boosting the immune system and helping with sinus problems.

Larimar is a blue stone, said to reflect and vibrate to the higher frequencies of the spiritual ?Ocean of Love and Mercy.? Larimar assists in releasing self-imposed bonds and limitations. It aids one in feeling freedom and independence from inappropriate burdens and in letting go of attachments.
It is associated with the throat chakra, and is therefore used in all areas of communication and when seeking answers to questions. Larimar is said to be particularly effective in assisting one in becoming attuned to the Dolphins. It has been used to learn to communicate with them, as well as with many other animals.

Lepidolite Acceptance as an act of faith. Surrender to the higher Will of the creator. A calming, soothing, energy. Used as aid to in relaxation.

Lepidocrosite with quartz, is said to strengthen your conscious connection to the Angelic Realms. It is used as an aid to gain clarity necessary to make decisions, and enhance intuition. It?s been used to direct energy during healing sessions and also to suppress hunger.

Malachite is used to aligning your ego with God?s will, instead of your own. It is all about using power wisely: assertion rather than aggression. Malachite is said to strengthen the heart physically as well as the heart Chakra.

Marble is a crystalline stone, created deep within the earth millions of years ago. Each piece of marble is like a snowflake: no two pieces are ever exactly the same. Marble is used in tantric activities and to help with clarity during meditative states. It?s also been used for recalling your dreams. It?s thought to help with serenity and mastery and actualization of ones thoughts. It is also used to help in accessing unused portions of the human brain.

Merlinite is the name given to crystals and gemstones with the combination of white Quartz & black Psilomelane.

Merlinite is a stone of magic, blending the Higher vibrations with those of this Earth Plane. It is used to aid as an access to multiple realms.
It can also be used to access the akashic records, remember Past Lives and to draw upon the powers of the Earth and other elements. Used in conjunction with Shamanic practices, it will boost the experience. This stone brings magic into ones life. It is a great meditation stone. It is said to help correct old and outmoded patterns in the emotional and mental bodies. In Crystal Healing it aids the upper respiratory system. It is connected to the Heart and Third Eye Chakras.

Moldavite p the key word is Transformation. It is associated with the planet Pluto, a strong transformational energy, which is not always comfortable. Like Pluto, Moldavite strips away the things in your life that you no longer need.

Mother of Pearl is the iridescent lining of oyster shells, where pearls can grow. MOP is used for Past Life Regression and to access Cellular memories.
MOP is said to attract prosperity. It is used as protection from negative influences as it is said to transmute negative energy into neutrality and purify surroundings. It has also been used to increase ones psychic sensitivity, intuition and creative imagination.
In Crystal Healing, MOP is used to help with high blood pressure, dizziness, vision, and wound healing. It is associated with the Heart Chakra.

Mica Helps one to be able to look at the flaws in a person or situation realistically and still be able to feel positive and loving.

Moonstone Associated with the development of psychic sensitivity, love and happy times.

Rainbow Moonstone has a gentle, calming energy. It helps to strengthen intuition and psychic perceptions, and enhances creativity, compassion, endurance and inner confidence. It is used to aid in the recall of psychic impressions. It is a stone that brings balance and harmony. The Rainbow effect brings in a spectrum of light, and can help with clearing and bringing in uplifting energies. It has been said to have the power to grant wishes.

Mugglestone Grounding, manifesting Divine Light in your life. Deflects negative energies. Promotes balance and letting go of judgments.

OBSIDIANS:

Apache Tear Obsidian Comfort in time of grief and sorrow. Insight and acceptance. Grounding, protection, clarity of thought.

Black Obsidian is a protective stone, excellent for removing negativity in one's energy and the surrounding environment. It is also effective protection against psychic attacks, absorbing the negative energies before they can start to interact with yours. In particular is said to protect the gentle from abuse. It stone that assists with Grounding and is very healing. It is used to assist in bringing hidden issues and emotions to the surface, where they can be dealt with.
In Crystal Healing it is used for the digestive track ailments, muscle aches and pains and to slow infections.
It is said to sharpen and focus the internal and external vision. Black Obsidian is related to the root chakra.
Mahogany Obsidian is also called Buffalo Obsidian. It is thought to provide strength and courage, in times of need. It is also used to accelerate growth in all areas and stimulate the spiritual centers of the subtle bodies, which will aid in this. It is commonly used to eliminate negativity and energy blocks. It has strong qualities of grounding and protection and is said to bring clarity of thought. It is associated with the Root Chakra.

Rainbow Obsidian promotes light and love and the recognition of ones spiritual nature. It is also used for gazing. Rainbow Obsidian is also called he "stone of pleasure" because energetically it is thought to bring pleasure, joy and enjoyment to one's life. It also bring clarity and clear thinking to one and therefore can bring out the Spiritual. Rainbow Obsidian is used psychically to enhance clairvoyance and is especially effective in protection as it is thought to ground negativity and allow the Light in. Rainbow Obsidian is primarily associated with the root chakra.

Silver Sheen Obsidian is used to find the ?root? or heart of a problem. It has also been used for Scrying or Gazing. It is said to assist in helping to see yourself as others see you. It is also used for Grounding, protection, and clarity of thought.

Snowflake obsidian is also called the ?Stone of purity? or the ?Stone of Clarity.? It is used for recognizing old habits and patterns in ones life and changing them to more useful and beneficial ones. As a stone of clarity, it is said to bring hidden things to the surface. These hidden things could be perceived as positive or negative, depending on the person and circumstances, but the nice thing about snowflake obsidian is that this necessary process is done gently.
It is a common stone used to shield against negativity and give protection from physical and emotional harm It is also a stone used for grounding and to surrender to a meditative state, going deeper. It is associated with the root chakra and is used by crystal healers for the veins, skeleton, and attaining and keeping smooth skin.

Black Onyx repels negativity and aids in grounding. It is said to help overcome feelings of loneliness and alienation. It has been used as a comfort in unfamiliar surroundings.

Opal helps in letting go of anger. Opals are said to magnify existing traits, either positive or negative. opal is used as a memory aid by some people.

Opalite (aka Tiffany Stone, Opalized Fluorite, Opal Fluorite, Bertrandite, Ice Cream Opalite, Purple Opal) is a highly energetic but subtle stone. Psychically it helps with communication and interpretation of psychically received information of all kinds, including telepathic, channeled, clairaudience, clairvoyance, and others. It is excellent for removing energy blockages of the meridians and chakras. Tiffany Stone is helpful emotionally by assisting transitions during changes of all kinds, engendering persistence and emotional strength, and verbalizing hidden or secret feelings. Opalite is also beneficial for business and business success. Physically, Opalite boosts the sex drive and can enhance sexual experience, and is an all-around healing stone. Opalite is associated primarily with the third eye chakra.

Pearls help one connect with the Goddess, the ultimate feminine energy. They attune the wearer to the ebb and flow of life. They are calming and centering yet help to focus the attention. They have the vibration of truth, purity, charity, integrity, and loyalty. Pearls have been used to treat disorders of the digestive tract and muscular systems, as well as to aid fertility and to ease childbirth.

Peridot Repels negative energies, supports efforts to uncover one?s own role in attacks from other people. Useful in letting go of envy and jealousy.

Petoskey Stone Dissipates negativity. Protection of head area. Stimulates 3^rd eye. Blocks mischievous spirits who might try and interfere.

Pyrite attracts and balances the male energies. It is a stone of the intellect, enhancing mental clarity and logic, as well as psychic abilities. Pyrite is a powerful protection stone and is a grounding stone. It protects and shields the physical, emotional and subtle energies. Pyrite is also known as Fool's Gold and Healer's Gold and is thought to promote good investments.

Petrified Wood is used is access cellular memories, and work through old traumas. Because of it?s link to the past it has long been used in Past Life regression work. It is a grounding and stabilizing stone, used for general protection and to calm fears. Sometimes called the ?Stone of Business? it promotes successful new beginnings and is said to enhance the practical aspects of any business endeavor. In Crystal Healing is has been used to ease back aches, strengthen the bones and for healthy skin and hair.

Pietersite is also known as Tempest stone. It is used to see beyond the superficial and enable you to find the beauty in everything around you. It is said to aid in the ability to relax and focus so that you can create and manifest what is inside of your mind. Pietersite is used to work with angels, astral travel, and assists with precognition and seeing visions. In Crystal Healing Pietersite is said to balance the endocrine system and hormones, aid in gastrointestinal problems and improve memory.

Psilomelane Facilitates trance states and enhances awareness. It is said to help change outmoded patterns of thinking and re-direct your energies.

Quartz is often said to be the ?stone? that every one needs to start with and is the most recognized type of crystal. It's what many people think of when they hear the word crystal, although there are many different types of crystals in all kinds of stones.

Quartz can be as clear as ice (ancients called quartz ?Holy Ice? and thought that it came from the heavens) or milky white. It can have inclusions, veils, bubbles, formations, etc. Clarity is not important for a quartz crystal's energetic quality. In fact inclusions and impurities can make the crystal more energetic and increase it?s ability to amplify subtle energies. Without a few 'imperfections, the energy is often not as intense. Lab crystals are grown with impurities on purpose.

Quartz can store energy, amplify it, focus it, transmit it, transform it, balance it, absorb it? Various types are better for some things than others. Quartz in any form is a powerful stone. Quartz is used to dispel and clear negative

Quartz has long been used to direct and amplify thoughts and intentions, because all thoughts are a form of energy and intentions shape and effect subtle energy. Because of this, it is useful for healing work, meditation, protection, and manifesting and channeling. Quartz has long been thought to store and retrieve information of all types. Information is just another form of an energy pattern. Quartz is held on the third eye chakra for increased clarity of psychic vision, and has often been used to perceive and commune with spirits and other worlds, often used for astral travel, scrying, channeling, dream recall and dream work. Quartz has long been thought to counteract black magic and protect from negative energy on all levels.

In Crystal Healing, Quartz is said to be effective for chronic fatigue, arthritis, depression, bone ailments and gastrointestinal troubles. It is also used to improve mental and physical stamina. Clear quartz is associated with the crown chakra, but is also effectively used to energize all of the chakras.

Rose Quartz is the stone of unconditional love. Wonderful for promoting self-love & acceptance, raising self-esteem. Rose quartz is associated with the heart chakra, opening it to all forms of love: self-love, family love, platonic love, and romantic love. Rose quartz has excellent protection energies during pregnancy and childbirth. The elevated energy of quartz gives rose quartz a property of enhancing love in virtually any situation. It also brings gentleness, forgiveness, and tolerance. Rose quartz is also said to be helpful with weight loss.

Blue Quartz is also called Dumorterite Activates throat chakra, attunes one to others. Lessens fear and confusion.

Rutilated Quartz is a stone thought to ease transitions and bring healing and balance to the subtle energies. It repels negativity and is said to stabilize relationships and marriages.

Smokey (Smoky) Quartz is used to dissolve negative energies and open blocks in the Solar plexus, hands, and feet chakras. It is a protective, grounding and stabilizing stone, used to calm and center. It works gently & consistently, not quickly. Smokey Quartz is used as a mood elevator to lift depression as well as remove negative energy to make one relax and think positively. It is believed to bring happiness and good luck and help make dreams and wishes come true! It?s also been used to tap into unconscious and higher wisdom. In Crystal Healing, it is used for kidney ailments, menstrual cramps and associated problems and fertility issues. Smoky quartz is associated with the root chakra.

Orange Quartz obtains its color from red hematite. The Quartz energizes you and the Hematite grounds you! Orange Quartz is used to help one look for their life?s purpose and path. It is an excellent tool for self-realization and acceptance. It is also thought to be helpful with decision making and clearing ones? thoughts. Orange Quartz aligns the lower chakras and is associated with the Second Chakra.

Rhodochrosite Promotes self-acceptance and love. A very high vibration.

Rhodonite is said to assist in using ones talents for the good of others. It supports self-love and acceptance, as therefore, self-healing. It is thought to help one reach their full potential and teaches the Bearer to see both sides of every issue.
In Crystal Healing, it is thought to support healthy liver and pancreas function.

Rhyolite represents change, variety and progress. It lights the fire of creativity within the soul. It also helps with self realization and balances the emotions and increases self respect,, self worth, and the capacity to love. Olive green, or creamy caramel swirls with chunks of quartz and darker green.

Ruby is a Stone of Vitality, supporting a strong Life Force, and lots of energy. Wear a Ruby to bring up your energies when you are feeling dull or super tired. It is associated with the Heart Chakra.

Sapphire is thought to rid one of unwanted thoughts. Its vibration brings lightness and joy. IT supports clear and positive communication efforts. Sapphire is thought to be good luck and has been called the ?stone of prosperity.? It is associated with the throat Chakra and Third Eye Chakra.

Selenite is a very calming and soothing energy. It's said to be the "Stone of mental clarity", enhancing mental flexibility and strengthening the ability to make good decisions. You can access information from past lives, using the energy of a Selenite wand. It is said to remove energy blocks from the physical and etheric bodies. It helps to connect the physical and etheric or ?light? bodies. It has been used by Healers to align the spine and is thought to be good for the skeleton and spine. Selenite wands can be used to clear other stones that are placed on or near it. Selenite is associated with the crown chakra and is used to decrease epilepsy and seizure disorders. It is also said to promote good business practices and would therefore excellent for any Healer, massage therapist, Reiki Master, Chiropractor, etc. to have in their office. It's also said to be an aid to help stop smoking.

Serpentine, is also called ?New Jade.? It?s a versatile stone, said assist with emotional cleansing, psychic powers, and to attract love and money. In addition, serpentine is considered a protective stone, especially against snakebite, poison, and venom. Mystical lore says that serpentine eliminates parasite infections and removes venom and other poisons. (Don?t bet your life on this, however! ) Serpentine is an excellent stone for meditation. It is also used when attempting to raise the Kundalini, as it is said to facilitate the rise of energy by opening a path, which eliminates or lessens the discomfort associated with the rise. It is also associated with the heart Chakra.

Silver is a mineral that is said to mirror the soul, strengthen the connection between astral and physical bodies, and enhance intuitive and psychic energies. Silver is mystically considered to improve speech, bring eloquence. It is also purported to attract, enhance and store the energies of gemstones, as well as draw out negative energies. Silver is related to the moon, and moon energies. Physically, crystal healing lore indicates that silver is has been traditionally used to aid hepatitis treatments, eliminate toxins, expel toxins through the pores, headache, rheumatic pain, nausea and gastritis, obesity, diabetes, and increase assimilation of vitamins A and E.

Soapstone or Steatite creates a positive energy around itself and exerts a calming influence on the person using it. It is used when undergoing great changes in one?s life and helps to prepare you for anything! It is thought to allow your ideas and inspirations to broaden, open and develop. It is said to open pathways between our physical plane and other planes of existence--for both sending and receiving. It allows you to give up old patterns and pathways and ?go with the flow.?

Sodalite is the stone of truth, logic, rational thinking and efficiency. It stimulates thought and aids in all communication. It is associated with the Third Eye and throat chakras. It can assist you in speaking your truth. Sodalite is said to speak to one about their life's journey, aids in learning to ?be in the present? and teaches that it is not the destination that is the most important to our growth; it is what we do along the way. It is particularly useful for honesty of emotions and can be useful in stopping arguments pre
venting over sensitivity and connecting ?the heart with the head.? In Crystal Healing it is used to balance the digestive system, relieve insomnia, and for calcium deficiency as well as to bring about the end of colds and flus. It is set next to a computer to balance the energy around the hard drive.

Smokey (Smoky) Quartz is used to dissolve negative energies and open blocks in the Solar plexus, hands, and feet chakras. It is a protective, grounding and stabilizing stone, used to calm and center. It works gently & consistently, not quickly. Smokey Quartz is used as a mood elevator to lift depression as well as remove negative energy to make one relax and think positively. It is believed to bring happiness and good luck and help make dreams and wishes come true! It?s also been used to tap into unconscious and higher wisdom. In Crystal Healing, it is used for kidney ailments, menstrual cramps and associated problems and fertility issues. Smoky quartz is associated with the root chakra.

Sulpher Assists in the removal of negative attitudes. Crushed, it is used in a similar way to sacred pollen, offered to the cardinal points.

Sugilite Remembering dreams and why you came into this life. Aids in helping you to understand what it is that you want from your life.

Sunstone Power, leadership, learning to use your own power to control yourself, instead of controlling others.

Tanzanite is a gemstone which is said to awaken the mind and heart. It is able to help by assisting in the integration of mind and heart It activates the throat chakra so that you can clearly communicate your highest truth. Excellent for holding during a reading, it can also be used to enhance psychic abilities.

Tektites are a form of meteoric glass from outer space. Encourages gathering of knowledge. Considered a talisman of great power in the Orient. Removes implants. Strengthens the energy field when carried daily.

TIGER EYES:

Blue Tiger Eye assists in moving through depression. It promotes the gentle attunement of the Third eye and helps with balance.

Golden Tiger Eye is used for protection, especially during travel. It is thought to enhance good luck, and brings prosperity, often in the form of money. It?s also used for balance and grounding - and letting go of judgments. It aids integrity, willpower, practicality and encourages the correct use of power. Golden Tiger?s Eye is a powerful stone and boosts one?s personal power. It?s associated with the third Chakra.

Red Tiger Eye promotes gentle attunement of the root chakra. Balance.

Tiger Iron combines the properties of Hematite, Golden Tiger Eye and Red Jasper. It is used during creative and artistic endeavors. It is known as a stone of balance. It is used in Crystal Healing to help maintain the balance of the white and red blood cells and strengthen the muscles. It is also thought to increase the presence of the body?s natural anti-inflammatory chemicals.
Hematite (sometimes spelled Hemetite) is used to assist in grounding and calming and in manifesting Divine Light in your life. It deflects and dissolves negative energies. Hematite is a stone for the mind. It helps one to "sort-out" things in one's mind and can be used for mental attunement, memory enhancement, original thinking and technical knowledge. It is a calming energy and encourages one to "reach for the stars". It is said to attract "kind" love and acts as a stabilizing force, brings peace, self-control and inner happiness. Shamans have used it with blood disorders. Hematite is associated with the root (base) chakra and is said to attract compassionate love. Hematite is a must for anyone interested in working with crystals and stones! In Crystal Healing, it is used to calm the nerves, for insomnia, and to align the spine and speed the mending of broken bones. Hematite is associated with the root (base) chakra.
Red Jasper has been called the ?Stone of Counselors and Healers.? Thought to induce health and re-birth, and it is often used by Shamans and others for protection and self-healing. Red Jasper facilitates remembering dreams. Helps to balance out unfair situations. It is said to afford some protection of first and third chakra area. Red Jasper is used to activate the first chakra, at the base of the spine. This is said to increase the life-force energies, (also known as Chi, Prana etc.) and offers grounding and strength ? emotional and physical. It is also called the Earth Stone, and its energy is useful to remind us that we are here on the earth to bring joy to others and self. Red Jasper is in the Quartz family.
Golden Tiger Eye is used for protection, especially during travel. It is thought to enhance good luck, and brings prosperity, often in the form of money. It?s also used for balance and grounding - and letting go of judgments. It aids integrity, willpower, practicality and encourages the correct use of power. Golden Tiger?s Eye is a powerful stone and boosts one?s personal power. It?s associated with the third Chakra.

Blue Topaz reduces arrogance and stimulates the throat chakra to facilitate communication. IT is said taht Blue Topaz will aid you in seeing anothers point of vie

Source: http://sunnythyme.blogspot.com/2012/10/metaphysical-crystal-properties.html

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