Friday, November 04, 2011

Interview with Spiritual Advisor and Healer Apache Daklugie Running-Hawk







Until You Walk The Path, You Won’t Know Where it Goes will be hosting the spiritual adviser Apache Daklugie Running-Hawk on November 4 at 1 pm eastern as he shares his wisdom.

As a Native American of the 4 Directions Spiritual Adviser, Apache also teaches many different cultures and explain to them about of 4-legged brothers and sisters such as the horse, mountain lion, wolf. He also speaks of our 2-winged wind brothers and sisters to hawk, eagle, condor, and raven. I also explain of our blue water creatures of all types that live within their own world as we do. But it seems as humans, we always have to invade the privacy of wildlife and bring destruction. He speaks of this as did my grandfathers and grandfathers before them. This was passed on to him by his father Edgar R-H Daklugie. He always looked at it this way: the sky is blue, the ocean is blue, but when you get close to either one there's a little cloud of dirtiness or a little green of algae. Up close it may no longer be as beautiful or blue as it once was. He speaks these words with a true heart, never rehearsed.
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As Leonard Peltier in the 70s, Apache’s thoughts are to reunite indigenous people... even the people that love the Native American way and are not Native. He believes that we should never discriminate, backbite, or worry. Instead we should be happy. . We must all stand together, no matter what color you are.

1st Nations 4 Directions Fellowship website http://sites.google.com/site/1stnncf/

https://www.facebook.com/apachehawk

Tune into http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze November 4 at 1 pm eastern as Apache Daklugie Running-Hawk describes we can come together as spiritual brothers and sister . The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to participate. The phone number is (347) 838-9927.

Thursday, November 03, 2011

Civil Right Violations and Hate Crimes in Lyon County Nevada



Until You Walk The Path, You Won’t Know Where it Goes will be hosting Lisa Bonta on November 3 at 1 pm eastern how her family has fought to get their life back after a violent attack.

On May 24,2011 the Bonta family was attacked by three men with Neo Nazi Affiliations, one of which was the son of a retired Lyon County deputy. Instead of charging the attackers with a hate crime, law enforcement defend them and charged Bonta family with a series unsubstantiated crimes. Family members were incarcerated and denied medical attention. After pressure from the Native American community, the FBI and the Federal Criminal Justice system begun an investigation into both the attack and the civil rights violations by the Lyon County Law Enforcement.

Tune into http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze as Lisa Bonta describes how her family is struggling to get their lives back November 3 at 1 pm eastern. The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to participate. The phone number is (347) 838-9927.

Monday, October 31, 2011

CASUALTIES: IRAQ and AFGHANISTAN

> KILLED IN ACTION:
> Iraq: 10/30/11: No Reports current: 4816
> Afghanistan: 10/30/11: No Reports current: 1807



> Wounded total to 4/30/1I: 54,834
> Killed in Action,September, 2011: 3
> Wounded, April,2010: 40
> Iraqi Civilians Killed: 1,366,350
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> AFGHANISTAN:
> Wounded Total (to 6/1/11): 11,191
> Killed In Action, September,2011: 34
> Wounded, November,2010: 146


> KILLED IN ACTION

SGT Joshua A. Terando, 27, U.S.Army, Morris, Illinois (hostile fire--sniper fire)

SSG Michael C. Parrott, 49, U.S. Army, Timnath, Colorado (hostile fire--sniper fire)

SGT 1ST CLASS Alwyn C. Cashe, 35, U.S. Army, Oviedo, Florida (hostile fire-IED attack)

LANCE CPL Jeremy P. Tamburello, 19, U.S. Marine Corps, Denver, Colorado (hostile fire--IED attack)

PFC Mario A. Reyes, 19, U.S. Army, Las Cruces, New Mexico (hostile fire--suicide car bomb)

SPC Robert C. Pope II, 22, U.S. Army, East Islip, New York (hostile fire--suicide car bomb)

SSG Brian L. Freeman, 27, U.S. Army, Lucedale, Mississippi (hostile fire--suicide car bomb)

1ST LT Justin S. Smith, 28, U.S. Army, Lansing, Michigan (hostile fire--suicide car bomb)

SGT 1ST CLASS James F. Hayes, 48, U.S. Army, Barstow, California (hostile fire--IED attack)

CAPT Joel E. Cahill, 34,U.S. Army, Norwood, Massachusetts (hostile fire--IED attack)

LANCE CPL Ryan J. Sorensen, 26, U.S. Marine Corps, Boca Raton, Florida (hostile fire-small arms fire)

LT COL Thomas A. Wren, 44, U.S. Army, Lorton, Virginia (non-hostile--vehicle accident)
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Sunday, October 30, 2011

Samhain Ritual

This is an original Samhain ritual that we will be doing on my radio show, Until You Walk the Path, You Don't Know Where it Goes

At the beginning of this new year,
I chose to accept both the laughter and the tears.
With love and hope I call to those from above and below
to help me find ways to help make miracles into my life flow.

These three coins I do bless in the name of the maiden, mother crone.
Each represents a karmic debt I do own.
Left in places for others to find
they are my promise to create ways to be more generous and kind.

A blessing for three strangers before the full moon I will be,
Anonymously I well help without any benefit for me.
In word, deed or whatever needs to be done
so they may find love, healing and their challenges won.

Lastly I will forgive three who hurt my heart
by allowing the pain and sadness to part.
Without asking for anything from another
I will forgive myself and two others.

Paying forward with kindness and love
I light these three candles and ask for help from below and above.
Please show me the way to heal a little more each day
so love, healing and my dreams may come to me without delay.

Godesses, Gods, Grandmother and Grandfather Spirit
I ask that you bless me with all that I merit.
Look into my heart and soul
for the dreams I do hold.

Here my words as I pray,
Bring my dreams and love with out delay.

You are welcome to use it but if you share it please link it back to my website at www.theresachaze.com.

Iraq and Afghanistan September Casualty Reports

> KILLED IN ACTION:
> Iraq: 10/29/11: No Reports current: 4816
> Afghanistan: 10/29/11: 5 current: 1807



> Wounded total to 4/30/1I: 54,834
> Killed in Action,September, 2011: 3
> Wounded, April,2010: 40
> Iraqi Civilians Killed: 1,366,350
>
> AFGHANISTAN:
> Wounded Total (to 6/1/11): 11,191
> Killed In Action, September,2011: 34
> Wounded, November,2010: 146


> KILLED IN ACTION

SPC Arturo Huerta-Cruz, 23, U.S. Army, Clearwater, Florida (hostile fire--IED attack)

LANCE CPL Dean D. Opicka 29, U.S. Marine Corps, Waukesha, Wisconsin (hostile fire-IED attack)

SGT Milton M. Monzon Jr., 21, U.S. Army, Los Angeles, California (hostile fire--IED attack)

PFC Ramon A. Villatoro, 19, U.S. Army, Bakersfield, California (hostile fire--IED attack)

SPC Ernest W. Dallas Jr., 21, U.S. Army, Denton, Texas (hostile fire-IED attack)

SSG Carl Ray Fuller, 44, U.S. Army, Covington, Georgia (hostile fire-IED attack)

SGT John Frank Thomas, 33, U.S. Army, Valdosta, Georgia (hostile fire-IED attack)

SGT James Ondra Kinlow, 35, U.S. Army, Thompson, Georgia (hostile fire-IED attack)

SPC Jacques Earl Brunson, 30, U.S. Army, Americus, Georgia (hostile fire--IED attack)

PFC Antonio Mendez Sanchez, 22,U.S. Army, Rincon, Puerto Rico (non-hostile--vehicle accident)

CPL Donald E. Fisher II, 21, U.S. Army, Avon, Massachusetts (non-hostile-vehicle accident)

LANCE CPL Danial Freeman Swaim, 19, U.S. Marine Corps, Yadkinville, NC (hostile fire--IED attack)

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Friday, October 28, 2011

Paranormal Romance film: Ghosts, Love and Revenge




Never Can Say Good-bye is a paranormal romance feature film that 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 and crew please go to our website http://www.wix.com/tirgana/never-can-say-good-bye

If you are missing original films and want to encourage us please share the link with others

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Death of a Child: Naomi Whitecrow






Until You Walk The Path, You Won’t Know Where it Goes will be hosting Alicia Campbell Taylor on October 27 at 1 pm eastern as she shares her memories of Naomi Whitecrow.

Naomi Whitecrow was born on December 9, 2006. She died at the hands of another on January 20, 2009. Her foster mother Alicia Campbell Taylor will be sharing the time she spend with this special soul. Taylor wants the rest of the world to not only remember Naomi’s life, but her death so no other child will suffer the same fate.

Tune into http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on help us remember this special little girl on October 27 at 1 pm eastern. The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to participate. The phone number is (347) 838-9927.

Autopsy Results http://youtu.be/SNb_EpftqQ8
News report http://youtu.be/NYWwVKohBGo
Trial http://youtu.be/GPRBcapkxf8



Friday, October 21, 2011

The Truth about Wicca and Paganism








I would like to tell you about my books. Awakening the Dragon is currently available in paperback. Dragon Domain is a paperback and a Kindle. Nict for Ure Selves (Not for Ourselves) and Out of the Shadows and Into the Light are Kindles.

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A Book of Shadows for the modern day world, Out of the Shadows and Into the Light reveals the truth and gives accurate information about Pagans and Wiccans. In addition, there are original ritual and spells that are beneficial to the beginner to the experienced practitioner, including: prosperity, love, protection, healing and many others.
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Awakening the Dragon
Awakening the Dragon--Book One of the Dragon Clan Trilogy (978-0-9798406-0-9) is a story of magic, suspense and karmic justice combine in a tale of horror. Rachael moves to Coyote Springs to find a home and open her bookstore. Instead, she becomes the catalyst in exposing a murder and the target of a violent cult. She is forced to awaken her dragon spirit prematurely to save herself and all she loves. Will she be able to control the power of the dragon as it rises giving her the power to save all she loves or will the flames from within destroy her?
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Dragon Domain
Filled with magic, suspense and romance, Dragon Domain exphttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.giflores the dark side of the soul as the residents of Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif Springs are forced to face their dark passions and deepest fears.
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Nict For Ure Selfe (Not For Ourselves)
Alyssa attends a local Pagan festival, only become the target of the local deputy's bigotry and hatred. Unable to understand way she was singled out, she performs a ritual asking Bridget for her help. Instead of gaining wisdom, her spirit is transported back to a time before the Celtic Goddesses and Gods gave way to the Christos and when clan traditions could mean life or death.
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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Protecting Our Wolves





Until You Walk The Path, You Won’t Know Where it Goes is hosting animal activist Justin Forte on October 20 at 1 pm eastern as he talks about protecting the wolf population.

Forte have had a passion for wolves since he was child. He became a wolf advocate since the age of 16 by volunteering at Wolf Mountain Sanctuary helping care for the wolves there and speaking out against the killing of wolves in the name of special hunting interests. He wants to make people aware of the dictatorship that hunting interests have over the rest of the public, the dirty politics that lead to a budget bill rider that has made wolves exempt from ESA protections. He is also asking for help in reversing the budget rider so the torture and slaughter that is currently going on can be stopped.

Wolf Mountain Sanctuary’s website http://www.wolfmountain.com/

Tune into http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on to listen to Justin Forte and learn more about what you can do to saved the wolves and stop the slaughter on October 20 at 1 pm eastern. The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to participate. The phone number is (347) 838-9927.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Fighting to Save the Nation's Wildlife





Until You Walk The Path, You Won’t Know Where it Goes is hosting animal activist Randal Massaro on October 13 at 1 pm eastern as he talks about saving the wild horses and burros.

Former member of Green Peace in California, Massaro now fights for the preservation of wildlife. He is at the forefront of the movement to save the wild horses and burros. His goal is to create a collation to protect endangered species and their habitats. His is to make the nation aware of the abuse of power and the corruption the governmental organizations, which were assigned stewardship of the nation’s wildlife.

Tune into http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on to learn more about what you can do to save the nation’s wild life from Randal Massaro on October 13 at 1 pm eastern. The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to participate. The phone number is (347) 838-9927.

Randal Massaro
Union Members For The Preservation Of Wildlife
(760)245-3635
http://www.wildlifekeepers.org/




Wednesday, October 05, 2011

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation 2011 San Diego Ride for Kids® 10/16/2011 Cardiff, California

On Sunday October 16th, 2011 Miriam Kaufman and her son David will join hundreds of others to help end the devastating effects of Pediatric Brain Tumors, when they participate in The San Diego Ride for Kids at Mira Costa College in Cardiff, Ca. The Ride for Kids program supports the efforts of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Thanks to the thousands of motorcyclists that participate in this event around the country. David , had his 1st brain tumor surgery at the age of 5 1/2 is now 21 and still being monitored for a Subapendymyl Giant Cell Astrocytoma (Sega) he with other children and adolescents that have been impacted by brain tumors will be the Stars, as they are escorted on a ride in a motorcycle side car, trike, or the back of the motorcycle. A celebration of life ceremony honoring the Stars will take place as the highlight of the event.

Breakfast pastries, coffee and free lunch will be served. Registration opens at 8:30 Ride leaves at 11:00 promptly rain or shine. 35.00 registration fee.


Ride to help the kids!
As you set your Ride for Kids® fundraising goal, keep in mind how the PBTF uses the money you raise: We give research grants to the nation’s leading medical institutions.

This is leading to the development of new therapies to extend children’s
lives. Our goal is to find a cure for this devastating disease.

We offer family support services, including a program manager who helps patient families with questions and concerns. Our free resources include informational Internet conferences, educational brochures, a national newsletter, and a website, pbtfus.org.

We award scholarships to brain tumor survivors studying at a technical school, vocational school, junior college, or a four-year college or university. Since 2002, we’ve helped hundreds of students achieve their dream of higher education.

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Brain Tumor Facts
■ Every day, 10 more children are diagnosed with a brain tumor.
■ Brain tumors are the deadliest form of childhood cancer.
■ 76% of children diagnosed with a brain tumor are younger than 15.
■ 4 out of 10 children with a brain tumor will die within five years of diagnosis.
■ Symptoms of brain tumors include headaches, nausea, vomiting, seizures, and disturbances in vision and hearing that can’t be related to a disorder of the external sensory organs.

Occupy Wall Street: Taking back America
















Monday, October 03, 2011

Until You Walk the Path to Host Biographer Beckey Burgoyne





Until You Walk the Path, You Don’t Know Where it Goes is returning to the air October 6 at 1 pm eastern as it hosts Beckey Burgoyne author of t Perfectly Amanda, Gunsmoke’s Miss Kitty: To Dodge and Beyond.

The biography provides readers with a chronological look into Amanda Blake’s life both on- and off-screen, even telling of her ancestry tracing back to 1600 England, Scotland and Ireland. Perfectly Amanda also includes many wonderful anecdotes and personal reflections from Blake’s friends and colleagues, as well as an extensive collection of photographs, both formal and candid.

However, this is more than just an ordinary biography. It’s a tale of strhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifength, courage and compassion. It’s the story of a legendary character that changed the way women saw the world and their roles in society. Miss Kitty’s independence and business know-how sparked a generation of women to challenge conventional views on the traditional roles women were expected to play in society. Her positive influence on young women,

Tune into http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on to learn more about Amanda Blake her biographer Beckey Burgoyne on October 6 at 1 pm eastern. The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to participate. The phone number is (347) 838-9927.

Thursday, September 01, 2011

Something About You Cover to be Featured Track in My Dark Origins Debute Album




My Dark Origin announces the upcoming release of its debut album titled, “Look Into Me.” The band anticipates a late February of 2012 release of original work and a licensed cover of Level 42's, “Something About You.”

Being influenced by Foreigner, Journey, and Foo Fighters . My Dark Origin is a pop/rock band who has created a sound which is uniquely its own.. Originally created. in November 2008 in Warwick, RI, My Dark Origins was the creative outlet for five friends majoring in music. Although the original members had the idea of My Dark Origin, it was reborn through the efforts of the original member Theresa Campanile. The cover of Level 42’s 1986 hit “Something About You“. will be the main track in their premiere release, “Look into Me.”

Classically trained, Campanile is the mistress of the keyboards, synthesizers, and vocals. As a seasoned pianist, Campanile has been both classically and jazz trained.

In 1996, Campanile was the keyboardist for a alternative rock band named. The Wild Black Spidermonkies. When the band disbanded, Campanile stepped back from the industry to focusing her own sound and to raise her children.

In early 2010, Campanile decided to move forward as an independent artist working under her own label, Monsters Under My Bed Publishing. Staying true to her influences of Journey, Foreigner and Toto, Campanile began to write newhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif songs that would become the album, “Look Into Me”..http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Dark Origin is actively looking for permanent members for their national tour, which will be launched Spring of 2012.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Links
Twitter: twitter.com/#1/my_dark_origin
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/my-dark-origin/174100962658523
Website: www.wix.com/darkladyofmusic/my-dark-origin

Monday, August 29, 2011

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

Thursday, August 25, 2011

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.

Saturday, August 20, 2011

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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Thursday, July 14, 2011

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

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

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.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Hot Air Balloon Ride in Michigan ~ Balloon Flights ~ Pure Michigan ~Island Lake State Park



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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

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

Thursday, April 21, 2011

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

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

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.

Sunday, April 17, 2011

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

Saturday, April 02, 2011

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.