Paranormal Romance Film Crewing up in Northern Michigan

Never Can Say Good-bye is a paranormal romance reminiscent of the Reincarnation of Peter Proud and Fatal Attraction. Elizabeth arrives in Coyote Springs to help a friend. Instead she learns that love and hate survive death.

To learn more about our cast, crew, sponsor and production status, please visit our site at http://www.wix.com/tirgana/never-can-say-good-bye

Spirit Driven Events – Fascinating and Enlightening True Stories, by Mary D. Scott

Spirit Driven Events – Fascinating and Enlightening True Stories,
by Mary D. Scott

The book consists of 190 pages, including over 50 pages of pictures where real spirits were captured, including the spirit of Elvis.



Visit: www.spiritdrivenevents.com to read the full Excerpt and visit the Spirit Photo / Video Gallery.


Everyone has Spiritual abilities and it is time for the world to WAKE UP to theirs!

The following things are NOT VISIBLE, yet we all believe them to exist in our world: Air; Calories; Cold; Taste; Thought; Trust, Love; and Whisper.

While these things cannot be seen, they may be felt, heard, smelled, or tasted. No one seems to have a problem with not being able to see these things. Yet when people say they can see, talk to, and/or sense spirits --- their skepticism kicks into gear! WHY??? Because it scares them or they were trained in their upbringing to not believe! Death, spirits, and ghosts are scary to people; apparently much scarier then air, calories, cold, etc. There are people who claim to believe in God and his son Jesus, yet they have a hard time believing in the spirit world. WHY???

After all, God is the Supreme Spirit and we are all a part of God! Sooner or later when one’s body dies, and their spirit lives on, they will know the truth. It is just a shame they prefer to live with their heads buried in the sand instead of waking up to God now, while they are here on earth. And, we are supposed to be doing God’s work.



About the Author

The writing of this book, in itself, is a “Spirit Driven Event”. I had a few reasons for writing this book, the two primary reasons being: (1.) God and my spirit allies wanted me to write this book (as well as others to come; and they can be very persistent); and (2.) My spirit allies and I want to enlighten people in order for them to become aware of their spiritual abilities. Everyone possesses spiritual abilities they only need to learn how to recognize and use them for the good they were meant to be used for. There are no coincidences and everything really does happen for a reason.

I have several spiritual abilities: clairsentience, intuitive, healer, and the ability to receive infused knowledge; just to name a few. And while I usually cannot see spirits I can definitely feel them and I can usually understand their message to me. I do not consider myself a psychic or medium; however all of the above mentioned abilities are “mediumship” abilities. I have had spiritual abilities as long as I can remember (most of my life). However, sometimes they frightened me and I would refuse to deal with them. Over the past fifteen years or so I was at a place in my life where I was forced to deal with them. The spirits would not leave me alone. I have been told by many people that I am a “spirit magnet”.

Over the years I kept a journal I call “Spirit Driven Events”. This journal does not contain all of my spirit driven events, merely the ones I consider to be “really cool”. My journal consists of hundreds of events. I have selected forty-one events to include in this book which is organized into two sections. The first section contains general Spirit Driven Events; and the second section contains Spirit Driven Healing Events. Because I selected certain events from my journal, this book is not in “Spirit Driven Event #” order. While the events in this book are all true the names used (in most cases) are fictional. Any resemblance to actual names of persons, living or dead is entirely coincidental.

My hope is for you (the reader) to learn from my spiritual journey and to be able to relate to some of these events in your own life --- by having an AHA moment and realize your spiritual abilities.

With love and many blessings.

Mary D. Scott
Spirit Driven Events – Fascinating and Enlightening True Stories,
by Mary D. Scott

SECTION I – Spirit Driven Events (SDE) in General

As I have stated before, everyone has spiritual abilities; they just need to learn what abilities they have and how to use them. God and other spirits like to communicate with us and let us know they are near. Sometimes they communicate in order to help us and sometimes the message is meant to help someone else. Sometimes deceased loved ones communicate just to let you know they are with you and thinking about you.

Spirits have many communication methods. Below are some of the many ways:
Moving objects
Dropping coins (sometimes the date on the coin is significant) or other objects
Turning lights on and off --- basically manipulating anything that is electrical --- radios, telephones, computers, televisions, etc.
Producing a smell, a thought, or song to you
Showing up in photos and videos
Talking and/or showing themselves to us
Knocking on doors and walls and/or ringing doorbells
Chirping a smoke alarm (the chirping is different than when a battery needs replacing)
Giving you infused knowledge
Appearing in your dreams to give you a message
Sending someone to help you or sending you to help someone

There are so many ways they try to communicate with us that it is difficult to list them all. You can set up ways to communicate with your loved ones who have passed. My Aunt Andrea has communicated with me in several different ways over the past thirty-four years. Over the last few years she has chosen to get my attention by chirping the downstairs bedroom smoke alarm (this is a bedroom where she seems to like to show up). She will chirp the smoke alarm until I receive and deliver her message --- then she will stop. My angels like to get my attention by chirping my smoke alarm in my bedroom. When I receive their message they too will stop chirping. Sometimes they just want to mess with me. This is when I tell them to “knock-it-off” and they do.

Just as the spirits have many ways to communicate they also have many ways to show themselves (orb, energy, partial manifestation, human, etc). The most common way is in “orb” form which you will see many on the cover and throughout this book. There are good / positive spirits and there are bad / negative spirits.



SECTION II – Spirit Driven Healing Events in General

Spiritual healing is a God given gift--- one that not everyone is gifted with. It is given to people with certain characteristics. There are many “spiritual healers” who have spent thousands of dollars on training to become healers (Reiki, energy, etc.). My spiritual healing gift is from God. My training was given to me by God and the spirit healers God sends to me. To me this has been an incredible learning experience!

The spiritual healings I perform are ALL about God, and are ALL up to God’s will--- I am merely a conduit. All the spiritual healings I do (or spiritual help I send to people) starts with “Dear God…. and ends with Thank You and Amen.” So when people thank me for the healing or spiritual help I asked to be sent I tell them not to thank me but to thank God.

Apparently I have had this ability all of my life. However, I never really knew what it was or much of anything else about this power. I know wherever I go and when I am near someone and I heat up ---I am meant to heal that person. The heating up was difficult to get used to. I would get so hot I would be dripping in perspiration --- and I certainly don’t like to sweat! People tell me how hot my hands were when I would touch them. They were amazed at the amount of intense heat that came out of me! My medium friend, Kara, would tease me that some day I was going to catch on fire!

I was lucky to have many medium friends who could see and talk to the spirit healers who came to work through me and they could tell me who they were. Apparently, at any one time six spirit healers work through me (I am assuming God sends as many as needed for the situation). While they may not always be the same spirit healers sent to me, I know my deceased aunt is always one of them. Through my trials and tribulations I have found Harry Edwards is also one who comes to work through me.

A spiritual friend of mine loaned me a book to read which was written by Harry Edwards. Apparently Harry Edwards was a spiritual healer and was acknowledged as being the closest-healer to Christ. Harry Edwards passed away in 1976 (as did my aunt). I kept the book for three weeks but never read it. I returned the book to my friend and decided to order a copy of the book for me to keep from the Harry Edwards Sanctuary in England--- this way I would read it when I had time. Meanwhile, God and my spirit healers were guiding and teaching me all I needed to know and accomplish.

On one of my trips to Michigan I tried to read the book (while on the airplane) I was able to get only about sixty pages into the book --- it kept freaking me out! While I was reading, I would find I had been guided by my spirits to do exactly everything in that book!

It took six hours to read those sixty pages because every time I found I was doing all those things I didn’t know why --- it freaked me out and I put the book aside! Sometimes as I was reading I found myself editing the book versus learning from it! To this day I still have not finished reading that book. I continue to just let God and my spirit healers guide and teach me everything I need to know and do.

Lori, Runaway Wife; A Romantic Mystery

http://www.ValentineDmitriev.com A spouse abuse victim stands a much better chance of surviving independently if they possess career skills and other life skills.

That is the central theme of the novel Lori, Runaway Wife (ISBN 1-60672-173-0, 2008 Publish America, Baltimore, 229 pages, $15), by Valentine Dmitriev, 92, a retired educator and author of several books.

Lori Becker, a nurse at a Queens's hospital, is a battered wife who is intimidated by her brutal spouse despite being professionally skilled. Lori lives in the fantasy world of romance mysteries, idolizing their handsome author Ian Damion. Yet she is trapped until the birth of Ian's son sets her free and her life skills mould the opportunity to build self-esteem and create a new life of independence.

The author spent 10 months writing and researching Lori, Runaway Wife. Part of Dmitriev's research was her experiences as a juror in the trial of a man arrested for attacking his ex-wife, torturing her all night, and raping her with the neck of a wine bottle.

"Education gives women as well as men greater freedom to make better and more desirable choices," says Dmitriev. "For women especially, an education that prepares them for a marketable skill gives them freedom -- the chance to leave a bad relationship with the knowledge they can support themselves and their children independently."

If Lori Becker did not have any skills, stresses Dmitriev, she never would have gotten a job as a nanny which provided the means of escape -- the first step in finding freedom, independence, self-confidence, and a new fulfilling life.

Born in Shanghai, China in 1918, Dmitriev moved with her family to Vancouver, Canada, and as an adult settled in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Dmitriev, was a pioneer in infant learning and early intervention for special needs children and received national recognition for her Model Preschool Program for young children with Down Syndrome and other disabilities.

Over a period of 15 years she traveled widely giving lectures and workshops in 40 cities in America and 11 foreign countries including Australia, England, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Russia and Spain.

Dmitriev has written numerous professional articles, seven books on parenting, education and child development, and three other romance novels, Wedding Belle, Five Magic Words and Stolen Bride.

Valentine Dmitriev graduated from high school at age 15, earned a BA from the University of Washington at age 19, and subsequently earned her master's in education and PhD from the University of Washington.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

About the Author
Born in China and raised in Canada, Valentine Dmitriev settled in Seattle, Washington and spent 32 years working with normally developing youngsters as well as with the disabled and mentally impaired infants and preschool youngsters. A pioneer in special education, she published five books before taking an early retirement and moving to a retirement cottage in New Jersey where she has published two novels in the past two years. http://www.ValentineDmitriev.com




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Love, Romance and Revenge Film Seek Investors

Some dreams are big enough to share. When I was 12 years old and I wrote a poem for my mother as a Mother's Day gift, it was the beginning. When other people daydreamed about being their favorite TV or film character, I would invent my own character and totally change the story. The first short story I wrote was the first time my soul really breathed and I found my place in the world.

Since then there have been many stories. Each had their place. Each taught me something new about myself and the world. In the 1990's I wrote Never Can Say Good-bye. Me being me, I sent it to my favorite actress Katherine Hepburn. I wanted her to star in it as Amanda. I got two very nice notes from her, saying that she though it was wonderful, but she had retired. Life and other challenges changed my life's path for a while.

Three years ago my life changed again. I was a big fan of Days of Our Lives since Dark Shadows ended, but the writing had gotten so bad that the show was unwatchable. Me being me, I knew I could do better. I started writing alternative storylines and posting them on the NBC Days of Our Lives boards. It was just to be snarky. But it actually turned into something. I had people from around the world asking me to finish the story. So I did.

I didn't get the head writer gig, but it did start me writing script again. I created Operation Home Base after talking to a friend who used to work at Red Cross. She was one of the workers who took and received messages for military personnel. Although what she did wouldn't sustain a series, it was a starting point. I combined the concepts behind some of my favorite series like MASH and NCIS, but it wasn't enough. OHB had to be more. When you serve, it is not a single individual who is in harms way; it is everyone who loves them.

Once the pilot and first season Bible were finished, I started looking for a production company to partner with me. Through a series of coincidences and synchronicity I learned that I’m good at producing. I am a natural scrounge and networker. It is what prompt me to create Cosmos Productions.

Never Can Say Good-bye was good script back in the 1990‘s, but after rereading it I realized I could do better. I rewrote it. As a person I’ve grown a great deal, which has made me a better writer. Never Can Say Good-bye has become a story of love, romance, forgiveness and second chances.

We have all these amazing people already attached to Never Can Say Good-bye. What we don't have is the financing. We have joined with Kickstarter to prime the pump for our financing. I am asking for your help to make this happen. The minimum is a dollar. The incentives start at 25.00. If you know of anyone who has the ability and desire to create good entertainment, please share this email and links.

My website: www.theresachaze.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Never-Can-Say-Good-bye-when-love-and-hate-survive-death/169328909795139

Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theresachaze/paranormal-romance-film-and-ghost-story-seeks-inve

A Message to Rick Snyder

Governor Rick Snyder
P.O. Box 30013
Lansing, Michigan 48909
PHONE: (517) 373-3400
FAX:(517) 335-6863

Greetings Mr. Snyder,

You sent me a nice form letter. No doubt you or your staff thought it would be enough to silence myself and the many others you sent it to. It’s not what you say, but what you do that reveals who you are. You are bad for the people of Michigan.

Your budget doesn’t break bad habits, it lines the pockets of your good old boys club and corporations, who have created the financial crisis in Michigan by outsourcing jobs. The fiscal reality is that you have chased away an industry that was bringing hundreds of millions of dollars and thousands of good paying jobs to the state.

In two years, the Film Incentive program had a 6 to 1 profit margin for the state. It was profitable with tax revenue, good paying jobs, it supported local businesses, and made the state look good internationally for both tourism and investment. But it was bad for the good old boys club. They couldn’t just pay minimum wage and withhold benefits and still keep quality workers. They would have been forced to compete by paying a living wage and benefits.

Also new money means diversifying the power base. The broader the base the stronger the structure. But a broad base also means sharing power, wealth and control. All of which you and buddies are fighting to prevent even if it means destroying the state in the process.

If you hadn’t attacked the film incentive program, I would be wrapping up my first feature film. It’s a 7 million dollar project, most of which was going to be spent in the state.. I would be paying business taxes, payroll, and buying locally. Michigan, specifically Traverse City, Manistee, Michigan State University and several business, including the Henderson Castle would have been shown in a very positive light to an international market. Instead, many of the people I would have hired are unemployed or under employed, including myself.

I am still looking for financing. Never Can Say Good-bye will be shot in Michigan, but only because so many people put their faith in me and it. I won’t let them down. However, the TV series, Operation Home Base, along with the tax revenue, jobs, support for local business and the good PR is going to Oklahoma. Once it hits the air waves, I’m going to make sure everyone knows why I took the project out of Michigan and exactly who is responsible.

Your actions have qualified you for a very special honor from the people of Michigan. Seven Governors have been impeach. The people of Michigan are going to add your name to that list. You and your buddies are corruption and selfishness as basest level. You don’t care who your hurt or how many people’s lives you destroy. The only thing you care about is power and money.

The people of Michigan are not complacent. Your actions have mobilized us. We are standing together against you, those who vote with you and all you stand for. We are the people of Michigan and we are not for sale.

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The Twelfth Insight

Until You Walk the Path, You Don’t Know Where it Goes will be hosting author and therapist James Redfield on April 29 at 5 pm eastern. Redfield will be talking about his new novel, Twelfth Insight.

James Redfield self-published his first novel in 1993, the immediate groundswell of enthusiasm from booksellers and readers made The Celestine Prophecy one of the most successful self-published books of all time.

Since 1994, when Warner Books published The Celestine Prophecy in hardcover, this adventure parable about a spiritual journey to Peru became one of modern publishing's greatest success stories. According to Publishing Trends, The Celestine Prophecy was the number one international bestseller of 1996, and spent over three years on The New York Times bestsellers list. In 1996, an eagerly awaited sequel, The Tenth Insight: Holding the Vision, which also became an instant bestseller, joined The Celestine Prophecy. The two books spent a combined seventy-four weeks on The New York Times list, making James Redfield the best-selling hardcover author in the world in 1996, as cited in BP Report (January 1997). The Celestine series of adventure parables continued in 1999 with the publication of The Secret of Shambhala: In Search of the Eleventh Insight (Warner Books).

Redfield's contributions to environmental and humanitarian causes is extensive, and has resulted in Humanitarian of the Year awards from Habitat for Humanity and the International New Thought Alliance, and in Wisdom Media Group's WorldView Award. He has joined Marianne Williamson and Neale Donald Walsch to promote nonviolent principles in the political system in an initiative called the Global Renaissance Alliance. And in 1997 Redfield was awarded the Medal of the Presidency of the Italian Senate at the XXIII Pio Manzu International Conference in Rimini, Italy. Pio Manzu is a nongovernmental arm of the United Nations headed up by Mikhail Gorbachev.

In the spring of 2004, principal photography began on an independent feature film based on The Celestine Prophecy. James Redfield partnered with Barnet Bain in cowriting the screenplay before they teamed up with coproducers Terry Collis and Beverly Camhe to take the international bestseller from page to screen. The movie is slated for a 2005 release.

Tune into http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on to learn more about The Twelfth Insight from its author James Redfield on April 29 at 5 pm eastern. The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to participate. The phone number is (347) 324-3745.

Until You Walk the Path, You Won’t Know Where it Goes is an interactive internet radio show, which takes a broader look at the topic of spirituality. Instead of focusing on the religious aspects of life, it delves into how our spirits inspire us to be our best and highest selves. The goal is to give a venue to those who wish to share their inspiration, their wisdom and their courage. By sharing our experiences, we not only give encouragement others to reach for their dreams, but to also help

Redistributing Wealth by Stealing Land from Children to create a Golf Course

Benton Harbor just has to follow the money to understand the method behind the Emergency Financial Manager.

Al Pacholka sponsored the EFM bill. He is the representative from Benton Harbor. He is also a former VP of one of the developers of the golf course that they have been trying to put on the Jean Clock Park site. He is also a former staffer for Congressman Fred Upton, who is part of the Whirlpool family.

Whirlpool has been trying since the 1980's to get the $500 million 530 acre public/private land development, which would include Jean Clock Park. It would include a golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus, luxury condos, mansions and a few affordable homes. The local government and the people of Benton Harbor stood in their way.

Benton Harbor is one of the first cities taken over. Suddenly, the local government no longer has any power. Gee, it doesn't take a psychic to see what's coming next. I wonder if Jack knows that he is contributing to the destruction of land that was a gift to the children and families of Benton Harbor from a grieving family as a memorial for their daughter. So is he so hard-hearted that he only cares about money like Snyder, Pacholka, and Upton?

For those outside Michigan who think this isn't your problem, so you don't feel the need to help—think again. Michigan isn't the only state who has a dictatorial governor nor will Snyder be the last if his policies are allowed to stand. You can either help us stop this in our backyard or fight it in your own front yard. The choice is yours.


CONTACT INFO:

Al Pacholka
LANSING OFFICE
We are located in the:
Anderson House Office Bldg.
N-1098 House Office Building
Lansing, MI 48933

MAILING ADDRESS
N-1098 House Office Building
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48933

Phone: (517) 373-1403
Toll Free: (888) 656-0079

Email: AlPscholka@house.mi.gov

Fred Upton

Kalamazoo District Office
157 South Kalamazoo Mall
Suite 180
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: (269) 385-0039
Fax: (269) 385-2888

Benton Harbor/St. Joseph District Office
800 Centre, Suite 106
800 Ship Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: (269) 982-1986
Fax: (269) 982-0237

Washington, D.C. Office
2183 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3761
Fax: (202) 225-4986

Jack Nicklaus

Jack Nicklaus
IMG New York
(Sports Management Company)
304 Park Avenue South
Penthouse North
New York, NY 10010-4301
USA
Phone: (212) 489-5400
Fax: (212) 246-1118

Paranormal Romance Film: Never Can Say Good-bye

Never Can Say Good-bye is a paranormal romance reminiscent of the Reincarnation of Peter Proud and Fatal Attraction. Elizabeth arrives in Coyote Springs to help a friend. Instead she learns that love and hate survive death.

To learn more about Never Can Say Good-bye and other projects go to www.theresachaze.com.

Benton Harbor, MI Story On The Rachel Maddow Show 4/18/2011

Rick Snyder is attempting to steal land to serve up to the wealthy as another golf course. For the people of Benton Harbor will receive low pay jobs as waiters, caddies, lawn maintenance, etc...No doubt the gingham dress and bandana will be optional.

Michigan Needs to learn From Wisconsin

Michigan: Declare Your Independence-Stand up and Speak out

When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security...

The Declaration of Independence changed the destiny of the colonies and the world. By demanding their rights, the colonists took back their power and created not only a new country, but also a new form of government. By standing up and speaking out, they put their lives and families on the line, yet their courage became the backbone that has supported the country both in good times and bad.

Governor Snyder's policies run parallel to those of King George. His policies and actions have already cost the state millions of dollars of income and thousands of jobs by giving preferential treatment to corporations and individuals who support the Republican party. His anti-Robin Hood tactics of increasing taxes on the middle class, poor and the elder in order to give tax breaks to corporations have limited their ability to provide for their families. He has pushed through legislation that usurps the rights of the voters. Elected officials can only be dismissed or impeached at the will of those who elected them. Citizens who have exercised their legal right to of peaceful protest have been arrested.

Citing the study done by the Republican supported group, The Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Snyder declared the program was a drain on the state's economy. He caped the fund to the point of destroying its ability to attract projects to Michigan, thereby effectively sending the millions of dollars of new money and jobs other states.
However, an independent research study conducted by respected international accounting firm Ernst & Young proves that Snyder's claims are false. Commissioned by the Convention & Visitors Bureaus for metro Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor and Traverse City, this independent study proves that the film incentive program has already shown a positive return on the states investment. The final report showed that the industry had already created 3,860 full time equivalent jobs for Michigan residents in 2010, at an average salary of $53,700- per year, and generated an estimated impact on statewide sales of $503 million in 2010 with a net return $5.94 per dollar of net credit cost. Not only did it reduce the number of people receiving unemployment benefits, but it also brought in new taxes, fees and diversified Michigan's economy. The Mackinac Center's position can be read at : http://www.mackinac.org/14796. The Ernest & Young study can be read at: http://www.visitdetroit.com/images/stories/_blog/michigan_film_incentive_studyf.pdf.
Instead expanding Michigan's economic pool with new money and jobs, Snyder has chosen to give his corporate buddies an additional $1.5 billion dollars of tax incentives and breaks to Republican supporting corporations. These corporate welfare will be paid by additional taxes for the middle-class, working poor and seniors. In addition, school budgets and aid to local governments will be slashed. This taxation policy will not only economically sabotage the middle-class, the working poor and the elderly, but it will also force more people to leave the state simply because they cannot afford to live her. This policy of corporate welfare also financially weakens small businesses. With the increasing tax burden they will be asked to assume along with the diminishing customer base, it will be nearly impossible for small businesses to pay a living wage to its workers and still make a profit,.
Snyder has pushed through legislation, which allows him take over any area he declares to be in an economic emergency. This new piece of legislation, allows Snyder to appointed emergency financial manager, who the right to dismiss the publicly elected officials and cancel existing legal contracts, while seizing all decision-making powers. The people in Benton Harbor have just learned that this legislation is not a fantasy, but a nightmare they are just beginning to live. Snyder appointed Joseph Harris as the Benton Harbor's emergency financial manager. As of Friday, Benton Harbor officials can only call meetings to order, adjourn them and approve minutes of meetings. Harris is now the sole authority in the Benton Harbor area. He can do as he will, answering only to Snyder.


Elected officials serve at the will of the voters. They are public servants, not public masters. The people of the United States are the highest authority in the land. This applies from the President on down to the county officials. If a person is elected, they work for the people who gave them the job. Politicians only have as much power as the citizens grant them. It is by their will, not the corporations, that politicians have the power to make changes.

However, it seems that both politicians and the citizens have forgotten their roles. Politicians see themselves above the laws, answering only to their selfish best interests. Citizens, either though apathy or ignorance have been allowing their servants to rule their lives.

It is not too late to balance the scales and hold our servants responsible for their actions. As the employers of all public servants, constituents have the right to complain and make demands. They also have the right to ask questions and expect answers. In addition, only citizens have the right to terminate a public servant's employment. Whether it be through impeachment or voter sanction dismissal, citizens have the right to end the employment of any public servant, who does not meet their needs, expectations, or who violates the publics trust.

Like a candle in the dark, individuals can do little. But if enough people combined the lights, they can make the darkest night as bright as noon on a cloudless summer day. It is time to stand up and speak out for our rights as citizens of Michigan. We have the right to demand that the people we elected to represent us, not just their selfish interests and those of large corporations.

I am asking for the citizens of Michigan and those outside our borders to combine their energy and voices to organized a letter, email and fax campaign that I'm calling Snail Mail Fridays and Electronic Wednesdays. By taking a few moments out of these two days to jointly voice our displeasure to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, our legislator and senator, we will be able to make ourselves be heard over the corporate greed and manipulations. It would be four letters once a week plus any extras you have the time and will to send. Snail mail letters sent from within Michigan on Friday would reach offices on Monday. Faxes and emails would be sent throughout the day on Wednesdays.


Below is the contact information for the Governor Snyder, Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley, the legislators, and the state senators.

For those outside Michigan who think this isn't your problem, so you don't feel the need to help—think again. Michigan isn't the only state who has a dictatorial governor nor will Snyder be the last if his policies are allowed to stand. You can either help us stop this in our backyard or fight it in your own front yard. The choice is yours.



Rick Snyder R
Governor Rick Snyder
P.O. Box 30013
Lansing, Michigan 48909
PHONE: (517) 373-3400
PHONE: (517) 335-7858 - Constituent Services
FAX:(517) 335-6863
E-MAIL: Rick.Snyder@michigan.gov

Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley
215 Capitol Bldg215 Capitol,
Michigan 48909
Phone: (517) 373-6800
Fax: (517) 241-3956



Mailing address for the Representatives
S585 House Office Building
Anderson House Office Building
124 North Capitol Avenue
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514



District Representatives

001
Timothy Bledsoe-D
TimBledsoe@house.mi.gov
Tim@Tim4Rep.com
Website: www.changemichigan.org
Phone: (517) 373-0154
Fax: (517) 373-6094
Toll-Free
(888) 254-5291



002
Lisa Howze-D
LisaHowze@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0106
Fax: (517) 373-7271
Toll-Free
(855) 547-2402


003
Alberta Talabi-D
AlbertaTalabi@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1776
Fax: (517) 373-8502
Toll-Free
(855) 347-8003



004
Maureen Stapleton-D
MaureenStapleton@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1008
Fax: (517) 373-5995
Toll-Free
(855) 782-7304

005
John Olumba-D
JohnOlumba@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0144
Fax: (517) 373-8929
Toll-Free
(855) 564-4673


006
Frederick Durhal Jr.-D
FredDurhal@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0844
Fax: (517) 373-5711
Toll-Free
(877) 877-9007


007
James Womack-D
JimmyWomack@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0589
Fax: (517) 373-6404
Toll-Free
(888) 596-6225



008
Thomas Stallworth III-D
ThomasStallworth@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-2276
Fax: (517) 373-7186
Toll-Free
(888) 347-8008


009
Shannell Jackson-D
shanellejackson@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1705
Fax: (517) 373-5968
Toll-Free
(888) 474-2635

010
Havey Santana-D
HarveySantana@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-6990
Fax: (517) 373-5985
Toll-Free
(855) 347-8010


011
David Nathan-D
DavidNathan@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-3815
Fax: (517) 373-5986
Toll-Free
(888) 697-3711



012
Rashida Tlaib-D
RashidaTlaib@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0823
Fax: (517) 373-5993
Toll-Free
(877) 852-4212

013
Andrew Kandrevas-D
AndrewKandrevas@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0845
Fax: (517) 373-5926
Toll-Free
(866) 737-1313

014
Paul Clemente-D
PaulClemente@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0140
Fax: (517) 373-5924

015
George Darany-D
GeorgeTDarany@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0847
Fax: (517) 373-7538
Toll-Free
(855) 775-1515

016
Bob Constan-D
bobconstan@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0849
Fax: (517) 373-5967
Toll-Free
(888) 345-8017

017
Phil Cavanagh-D
PhilCavanagh@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0857
Fax: (517) 373-5976
Toll-Free
(888) 737-1784


018
Richard LeBlanc-D
richardleblanc@house.mi.gov
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Phone: (517) 373-2576
Fax: (517) 373-5962
Toll-Free
(888) 737-5325



019
John Walsh-R
JohnWalsh@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-3920


020
Kurt Heise-R
KurtHeise@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-3816
Toll Free: (855) 737-5878 [855-REP-KURT]

021
Dian Slavens-D
DianSlavens@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-2575
Fax: (517) 373-5939
Toll-Free
(888) 347-8021



022
Douglas Geiss-D
DouglasGeiss@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0852
Fax: (517) 373-5934
Toll-Free
(888) 737-4347


023
Pat Somerville-R
PatSomerville@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0855
Toll Free: (866) 725-2929


024
Anthony Forlini R
AnthonyForlini@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0113
Toll Free: (888) 347-8024 [888 DIST024]


025
Jon Switalski-D
JonSwitalski@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1772
Fax: (517) 373-5906
Toll-Free
(877) 566-7025


026
Jim Townsend-D
JimTownsend@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-3818
Fax: (517) 373-5888
Toll-Free
(866) 585-2471


027
Ellen Lipton-D
EllenLipton@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0478
Fax: (517) 373-5884
Toll-Free
(888) 347-8027


028
Lesia Liss-D
LesiaLiss@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-2275
Fax: (517) 373-5910
Toll-Free
(888) 547-7028


029
Tim Melton-D
timmelton@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0475
Fax: (517) 373-5061
Toll-Free
(888) 635-8664

030
Jim Farrington-R
JeffFarrington@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-7768
Toll Free: (855) 347-8030 [855 DIST030]



031
Marilyn Lane-D
MarilynLane@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0159
Fax: (517) 373-5893
Toll-Free
(877) 347-8031


032
Andrea LaFontaine-R
AndreaLaFontaine@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-8931
Toll Free: 1-866-DIST-032 (1-866-347-8032)


033
Ken Goike-R
KenGoike@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0820
Toll Free: (800) 209-3330


034
Woodrow Stanley-D
WoodrowStanley@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-8808
Fax: (517) 373-5997
Toll-Free
(888) 966-3034

035
Rudy Hobbs-D
RudyHobbs@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1788
Fax: (517) 373-5880
Toll-Free
(855) 737-7839

036
Peter Lund-R
PeteLund@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0843
Toll Free: (888) 642-4737



037
Vicki Barnett-D
VickiBarnett@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1793
Fax: (517) 373-8501
Toll-Free
(888) 642-4037

038
Hugh Crawford-R
HughCrawford@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0827
FAX: (517) 373-5873

039
Lisa Brown-D
LisaBrown@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1799
Fax: (517) 373-8361
Toll-Free
(877) 822-5472


040
Charles Moss-R
ChuckMoss@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-8670
Toll Free: (877) 707-MOSS

041
Martin Knollenberg-R
MartyKnollenberg@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1783
Toll Free: (877) 248-0001


042
Harold Haugh-D
HaroldHaugh@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0854
Fax: (517) 373-5911
Toll-Free
(866) 994-2844



043
Gail Haines-R
GailHaines@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0615
Toll Free: (888) 737-4043

044
Eileen Kowall-R
EileenKowall@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-2616
Toll Free: (866) 334-0010


045
Tom McMillin-R
TomMcMillin@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1773
Toll Free: (866) 969-0450


046
Bradford Jacobsen-R
BradJacobsen@house.mi.gov
Phone: 517-373-1798
Toll Free: (855) 737-2723 [855 REPBRAD]


047
Cynthia Denby-R
CindyDenby@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-8835
Toll Free: (866) 828-4863

048
Richard Hammel-D
richardhammel@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-7557
Fax: (517) 373-5953
Toll-Free
(888) 347-8048

049
Jim Ananich-D
JimAnanich@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-7515
Fax: (517) 373-5817
Toll-Free
(800) 354-6849


050
Charles Smiley-D
CharlesSmiley@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-3906
Fax: (517) 373-5812
Toll-Free
(855) 276-4539


051
Paul Scott-R
PaulScott@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1780
Toll Free: (866) 989-5151
FAX: (866) 989-5810

052
Mark Ouimet-R
MarkOuimet@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0828
Toll Free: 855-627-5052 (855 MARK052)


053
Jeff Irwin-D
JeffIrwin@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-2577
Fax: (517) 373-5808

054
David Rutledge-D
DavidRutledge@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1771
Fax: (517) 373-5797
Toll-Free
855-DIST054 (855-347-8054)


055
Rick Olson-R
RickOlson@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1792
Toll Free: (888) 345-2849


056
Dale Zorn-R
DaleWZorn@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-2617
Toll Free: (877) 967-6056 [877 ZORN056]


057
Nancy Jenkins-R
NancyJenkins@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1706
Toll Free: (855) 292-0002

058
Kenneth Kurtz-R
KennethKurtz@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1794
Toll Free: (866) 362-8812


059
Mattnew Lori-R
MattLori@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0832
Toll Free: (877) 262-5959


060
Sean McCann-D
SeanMcCann@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1785
Fax: (517) 373-5762
Toll-Free
(888) 833-6636


061
Margaret O'Brien-R
MargaretOBrien@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1774
Toll Free: 877-347-8061



062
Kate Segal-D
KateSegal@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0555
Fax: (517) 373-5761
Toll-Free
(888) 347-8062

063
Jase Bolger-R
JaseBolger@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1787
Toll Free: 877-BOLGER-1


064
Earl Poleski-R
EarlPoleski@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1795
Toll Free: 1-888-643-4786
FAX: (517) 373-5760

065
Michael Shirkey-R
MikeShirkey@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1775
Toll Free: (888) 347-8065 [888 DIST065]

066
Willliam Rogers-R
BillRogers@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1784
Toll Free: (800) 295-0066
FAX: (517) 373-8957


067
Barb Byrum-D
barbbyrum@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0587
Fax: (517) 373-9430

068
Joan Bauer-D
joanbauer@house.mi.gov
hone: (517) 373-0826
Fax: (517) 373-5698

069
Mark Meadows-D
markmeadows@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1786
Fax: (517) 373-5717

070
Rick Outman-R
RickOutman@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0834
Toll Free: (855) 688-6267
FAX: 517-373-9622

071
Deb Shaughnessy-R
DebShaughnessy@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0853
Toll Free: (855) 328-6671 [855 EATON71]

072
Ken Yonker-R
KenYonker@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0840
Toll Free: (888) 347-8072


073
Peter MacGregor-R
PeterMacGregor@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0218
Toll Free: (855) 347-8073

074
David Agema-R
daveagema@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-8900
Toll Free: (800) 968-2320

075
Brandon Dillon-D
BrandonDillon@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-2668
Fax: (517) 373-5696
Toll-Free
(888) 750-3326



076
Roy Schmidt-D
RoySchmidt@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0822
Fax: (517) 373-5276
Toll-Free
(877) 976-4769

077
Thomas Hooker-R
ThomasHooker@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-2277
Toll Free: (855) 866-4077

078
Sharon Tyler-R
SharonTyler@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1796
Toll Free: (888) 373-0078


079
Al Pscholka-R
AlPscholka@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1403
Toll Free: (888) 656-0079

080
Aric Nesbitt-R
AricNesbitt@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0839
Toll Free: (800) 577- 6212

081
Judson Gilbert II-R
JudGilbert@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1790
Toll Free: (877) 445-2378 [877 GILBERT


082
Kevin Daley-R
KevinDaley@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1800

083
Paul Muxlow-R
PaulMuxlow@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0835


084
Kurt Damrow-R
KurtDamrow@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0476
Toll Free: (888) 254-5284


085
Bem Glardon-R
BenGlardon@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0841
Toll Free: (877) 558-5426


086
Lisa Lyons-R
LisaLyons@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0846
Toll Free: (855) 596-6786

087
Mike Callton-R
MikeCallton@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0842
Toll Free: (855) 373-0842
FAX: (517) 373-6979

088
Rober Genetski II-R
BobGenetski@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0836
Toll Free: (888) MICH-088 [888-642-4088]

089
Amanda Price-R
AmandaPrice@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0838
Toll Free: (888) 238-1008

090
Joseph Haveman-R
JosephHaveman@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0830
Toll Free: (866) 908-4347


091
Holly Hughes-R
HollyHughes@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-3436
Toll Free: (877) 633-0331

092
Marcia Hovey-Wright-D
MarciaHoveyWright@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-2646
Fax: (517) 373-9646
Toll-Free
(877) 411-3684


093
Paul Opsommer-R
paulopsommer@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1778
Toll Free: (877) 859-8086

094
Kenneth Horn-R
kennethhorn@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0837
Toll Free: (866) HORN-094

095
Stacy Oakes-D
StacyErwinOakes@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0152
Fax: (517) 373-8738
Toll-Free
(855) 347-8095


096
Charles Brunner-D
CharlesBrunner@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0158
Fax: (517) 373-8881
Toll-Free
(866) 737-0096


097
Joel Johnson-R
JoelJohnson@house.mi.gov

Phone: (517) 373-8962
Toll Free: (855) 563-5597 [855 JOELJ97]
Toll Free: (877) 999-0995

098
Jim Stamas-R
JimStamas@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1791
Toll Free: (800) 626-8887

099
Kevin Cotter-R
KevinCotter@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1789

100
Jon Bumstead-R
JonBumstead@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-7317
Toll Free: (877) 999-0995

101
Ray Franz-R
RayFranz@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0825

102
Phil Potvin-R
PhilPotvin@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1747


103
Bruce Rendon-R
BruceRendon@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-3817
Toll Free: (888) 347-8103 [888 DIST103]
FAX: 517-373-5495

104
Wayne Schmidt-R
WayneSchmidt@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-1766
Toll Free: (800) REP-1046

105
Greg MacMaster-R
GregMacMaster@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0829
Toll Free: (855) DIST-105

106
Peter Pettalia-R
PeterPettalia@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0833
Toll Free: (877) 737-4106 [877 REP4106]

107
Frank Foster-R
FrankFoster@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-2629

108
Ed McBroom-R
EdMcBroom@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0156
Toll Free: (855) 347-8108 [855 DIST108]

109
Steven Lindberg-D
stevenlindberg@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0498
Fax: (517) 373-9366
Toll-Free
(888) 429-1377


110
Matt Huuki-R
MattHuuki@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0850
Toll Free: (888) 663-4031

Senators
Mail for all Senators can be
addressed as follows:

Post Office Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909-7536

Party Dist. Member OfficePhone No. OfficeFax No. Office
Location

D 6 Anderson, Glenn 517-373-1707 517-373-3935 610 Farnum Bldg
D 9 Bieda, Steven M 517-373-8360 517-373-9230 310 Farnum Bldg
R 35 Booher, Darwin L 517-373-1725 517-373-0741 520 Farnum Bldg
R 11 Brandenburg, Jack 517-373-7670 517-373-5958 605 Farnum Bldg
R 38 Casperson, Tom 517-373-7840 517-373-3932 705 Farnum Bldg
R 16 Caswell, Bruce 517-373-5932 517-373-5944 720 Farnum Bldg
R 7 Colbeck, Patrick 517-373-7350 517-373-9228 1020 Farnum Bldg
R 33 Emmons, Judy K 517-373-3760 517-373-8661 1005 Farnum Bldg
D 27 Gleason, John 517-373-0142 517-373-3938 315 Farnum Bldg
R 31 Green, Mike 517-373-1777 517-373-5871 805 Farnum Bldg
D 14 Gregory, Vincent 517-373-7888 517-373-2983 1015 Farnum Bldg
R 34 Hansen, Goeff 517-373-1635 517-373-3300 420 Farnum Bldg
R 29 Hildenbrand, Dave 517-373-1801 517-373-5801 920 Farnum Bldg
D 3 Hood, Morris W III 517-373-0990 517-373-5338 710 Farnum Bldg
D 8 Hopgood, Hoon-Yung 517-373-7800 517-373-9310 515 Farnum Bldg
R 22 Hune, Joe 517-373-2420 517-373-2764 505 Farnum Bldg
D 5 Hunter, Tupac A. 517-373-0994 517-373-5981 S-9 Capitol Bldg
R 28 Jansen, Mark 517-373-0797 517-373-5236 S-310 Capitol Bldg
D 2 Johnson, Bert 517-373-7748 517-373-1387 220 Farnum Bldg
R 24 Jones, Rick 517-373-3447 517-373-5849 915 Farnum Bldg
R 32 Kahn, Roger 517-373-1760 517-373-3487 S-324 Capitol Bldg
R 15 Kowall, Mike 517-373-1758 517-373-0938 305 Farnum Bldg
R 12 Marleau, Jim 517-373-2417 517-373-2694 1010 Farnum Bldg
R 30 Meekhof, Arlan B 517-373-6920 517-373-2751 S-8 Capitol Bldg
R 36 Moolenaar, John 517-373-7946 517-373-2678 715 Farnum Bldg
R 19 Nofs, Mike 517-373-2426 517-373-2964 S-132 Capitol Bldg
R 13 Pappageorge, John 517-373-2523 517-373-5669 S-2 Capitol Bldg
R 25 Pavlov, Phil 517-373-7708 517-373-1450 905 Farnum Bldg
R 21 Proos, John 517-373-6960 517-373-0897 820 Farnum Bldg
R 17 Richardville, Randy 517-373-3543 517-373-0927 S-106 Capitol Bldg
R 26 Robertson, David B 517-373-1636 517-373-1453 320 Farnum Bldg
R 10 Rocca, Tory 517-373-7315 517-373-3126 205 Farnum Bldg
R 20 Schuitmaker, Tonya 517-373-0793 517-373-5607 405 Farnum Bldg
D 4 Smith, Virgil 517-373-7918 517-373-5227 510 Farnum Bldg
R 37 Walker, Howard 517-373-2413 517-373-5144 910 Farnum Bldg
D 18 Warren, Rebekah 517-373-2406 517-373-5679 415 Farnum Bldg
D 23 Whitmer, Gretchen 517-373-1734 517-373-5397 S-105 Capitol Bldg
D 1 Young, Coleman II 517-373-7346 517-373-9320 410 Farnum Bldg

Truth About the Michigan Film Incentives

Governor Snyder’s and the other politicians attack on the Michigan’s Film Incentive Program has already cost the state millions of dollars and uncountable number of jobs. They claim the incentive program drains money from the state, while giving very little back. Not only do the independent studies prove this wrong, but so does common sense.

The Incentive Program returns 36-42% of what the Production Company spends within Michigan. . Independent accounting firms proved that the film industry spent over 600 million dollars of new money in the state of Michigan. The incentive program for the same period of time paid out a 100 million. However, the key phase is “new money.” Money that would have been spent in another state came to Michigan. Taxes that would have been paid to another state were paid to Michigan. The same could be said for jobs, fees, and positive promotions, which gave the state international exposure not only to film fans, but also to foreign investors who were looking for a new market.

The film and television industry is very fluid. Unlike manufacturing, retail, or most businesses, it doesn’t need to build a large infrastructure to in order to do business. It is capable of using existing structures as locations by temporary modifying them to meet their needs or by using larger spaces to create short-term sets. In doing so it pays location fees to cities, businesses, and individuals. It hires locally for services and products. In addition, to the union staff, it hires local people to play extras and to work non-union positions, thereby opening the door to new careers both in front of and behind the cameras.

If however, a production company decides to set down roots by establishing a studio, they bring with them not only the gypsy jobs of cast and crew, but also hundreds of support jobs. Whether it be in the office, transportation, promotions, catering, maintenance, or security, nearly every studio hires its support staff locally.

Studios not only bring in film work, but it opens the door for other projects such as commercials, music videos, video games, and television series. All of which increases the demand for local services and staff, while increasing the individual and business tax base. Whether the income is local, national, or international, studios also pays taxes on their profits to their home state.

When people have good paying jobs the demand on pubic social service lessons. Instead of being a drain on the state, they not only pay taxes, but they also have the money to pay for goods and services, which in turn creates new jobs and tax revenue. This positive financial cycle financially benefits the state.

With this win-win financial scenario why would Snyder and other politicians attack a program that is bringing new money and jobs into the state. It is very simple. New money and good jobs challenges the status quo. Established businesses do not want to compete for good employees by having to pay a living wage and benefits. In addition, Snyder and his old boys club are out to break the back of the unions. Unions fight for workers to have safe working conditions, a living wage and benefits. They take away greedy CEO’s power to use, abuse and lose employees at will. Collective bargaining strengthens the work force, which in turn strengthens the state’s economy.

If Snyder’s changes to the Film Incentive program are allowed to stand, not only will it cost Michigan hundreds of millions of dollars and thousands of jobs, but its reputation as well. The industry was given five years to become self sustaining and profitable. Snyder is trying to change the terms after two. The bait and switch has not gone unnoticed by the rest of the country and the world. No Corporation or individual will invest long term in a state, which is not as good as its word.

It is time to tell Governor Snyder and those who stand with him keep their hands off the Film Incentive Program. In order for Michigan to regain prosperity, it needs new jobs that come from new money. It also needs to reestablish its reputation as a state, which stands behind its word. As citizens, it is time to remind the elected politicians that they work for us, not the Corporate CEOs by calling and demanding that the film incentives be preserved.

Michigan Take back your State: Impeach Snyder

Michigan is screwed.

Eostre/Equinox March 20, 2011

Imbolic or Candlemas

Imbolic or Candlemas-- February 1

It is the first spring rite. As winter wanes, the cycle again turns to fertility and the harvest. Traditionally it is the time for planning the next season’s crops and for the birthing of livestock. Imbolic means belly of the mother, which is a description of the females who are heavy and full with the unborn generation. Traditionally this time of year, the domestic animals have either given birth or are preparing to do so. However, in modern life with most people no longer tied as closely to the land, it has become a time of researching the year’s projects and planning for the future.
For some Wiccans and Pagans it is a time for rededications, making pledges and restating vows not only to the Divine, but also to themselves. Just as the livestock have given birth to new life,
so do many see this as a time for changing their life path and redirecting their energy. Vows and promises made at this time carry more weight and stronger penalties if broken.
This festival also honors the fire Goddess, Bridget. Also called the three Mothers, Bridget represents the maiden, mother, crone equally. She is said to walk the earth on Imbolic and bless clothing left out in her name. As a fire Goddess, she is honored with the lighting of candles, special hearth fires, and outdoor bonfires.
When Christians adopted Bridget as one of their saints, they continued to honor her on February 1. Known for her charity and justice, Saint Bridget was the most popular among the Sainted Pagan deities.

From Out of the Shadows and Into the Light by Theresa Chaze
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What is Love?

With Valentines Day coming up, many people are once again thinking about love, relationships and marriage. Questions about all three are one of the most common questions that psychics are asked to answer. Social networking and dating sites are expanding on the net. Love rituals and spells can be found in nearly every Book of Shadows that has every been written.

With all the different avenues and venues available, why is it that so many can’t find love. Is it like the song says, “Looking for love in all the wrong places?”

A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.
Mahatma Gandhi

A man reserves his true and deepest love not for the species of woman in whose company he finds himself electrified and enkindled, but for that one in whose company he may feel tenderly drowsy.
George Jean Nathan

A woman knows the face of the man she loves like a sailor knows the open sea.
Honoré de Balzac

Absence diminishes little passions and increases great ones, as wind extinguishes candles and fans a fire.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld

All, everything that I understand, I understand only because I love.
Leo Tolstoy

And think not you can Direct the course of love, For love, If it finds you worthy, Directs your course.
Kahlil Gibran
The Prophet.

Before I met my husband, I'd never fallen in love, though I'd stepped in it a few times.
Rita Rudner

Brief is life but love is long.
Alfred Lord Tennyson
But love is blind, and lovers cannot see
The pretty follies that themselves commit.
William Shakespeare

So what is love?


If answer the question in the comment section will be entered in a drawing to receive a free copy of my Book of Shadows, Out of the Shadows and Into the Light. And yes, it does have love rituals.

So You Want to be a Ghost Hunter

Until You Walk the Path, You Don’t Know Where it Goes will be hosting author and haunting expert, Debi Chestnut on January 2 at its new time 7 pm eastern as she talks about her books and experience with the paranormal.
 
Debi Chestnut is co-author of the new paranormal mysteries, Legacy of the Cross and Legacy of the Horsemen. Debi has also been a paranormal researcher for the past twelve years. She left her job as a paralegal to be a full-time writer and pursue other interests.  Debi is actively out in the community performing investigations and educating the public in regards to paranormal activity.

Debi Chestnut wrote and published two mysteries, Telltale Signs and Murder in Crystal before turning her attention to the non-fiction marketplace. Her book, Ghosts of Anchor Bay, published by Schiffer Publishing, chronicles her paranormal research activities. Her new book, So You Want to be a Ghost Hunter, is the definitive textbook for anyone who wants to learn about this craft.

Debi speaks extensively throughout the country educating people in the paranormal and promoting her books. She lives in Michigan with her husband, two dogs, and four black cats.

Tune into http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on January 2 at 7 pm eastern to learn more about how to deal with ghosts and haunted spaces from Debi Chestnut. The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to participate. The phone number is (347) 324-3745. The interactive chat room is available on the show’s page.

Interview with Fantasy Author and Publisher Matthew Vossler

Until You Walk the Path, You Don’t Know Where it Goes will be hosting author and Spiritual publisher, Matthew Vossler at its new time 7 pm eastern as he talks about his work as an the publishing industry as both an author and publisher.

Encouraged by his grade-school teachers and then university professors, Matthew Vossler has been writing fiction and non-fiction from an early age. He has written for several e-zines, blogs and news publications, including Green Egg e-Zine, and has been involved in the writing and production of an award winning film and video.

Matthew’s new novel, Dream Crossing is a young adult fantasy set in the world of Lastra. It is the first in a planned series. Matthew is also the author of Jedi Manual Basic, Introduction to Jedi Knighthood., Astrology in Depth, and producer of the Astrology in Depth Video Lessons.

Says Mr. Vossler, “I love the creative process and writing of all kinds, poetry, prose, non-fiction; it’s what makes life good for me.”

Between his duties of running a non-profit corporation for fathers, founding and running the publishing company, Dreamz-Work Productions, and teaching cosmology at The Grey School of Wizardry, Matthew has earned an MBA and raises his two children.

Mr. Vossler lives in Maryland, USA with his family and their cat.

Tune into http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on December 19 at 7 pm eastern to learn more about publishing and magic from Matthew Vossler. The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to participate. The phone number is (347) 324-3745. The interactive chat room is available on the show’s page.