Tivamukti yoga focuses on Spiritual teachings, chanting, meditation, music, readings, and some light posture exercises.
Raja Yoga - Concentrates on meditation and is known as good thecnique for beginners, because it concentrrates less on strengh.
-The Creator -Baba = sweet father God, is the Super Soul also called PARAMATMA. It is the Supreme Universal Life Force.
In the Sacret Bhagavad Gita The Blessed Creator = BaBa, Said in Chapter 8, that the Self=Soul is the essence of all things; its Creative power called action is what causes everything and the whole world to be.
"Every time you pray, if your prayer is sincere, their will be a new feeling and new meaning in it which will give you fresh courage, and you will understand that prayer/meditation is an education."
-Feodor Dostoevski
I've accepted a job as an organizer for the SEIU in Grand Forks, ND.
I am very excited about returning to Grand Forks, ND to work for health care for all and advocating for the employee free choice Act. I hope you will join me in this effort to ensure workers will have the right to collaborate. People working together to improve their own living and working situation -- we must ensure that right is protected.
I look forward to working with you on these issues. Let me know if you are interested in learning more about the work we are doing in North Dakota.
1%, or 1 vote out of 100There have been 12 Presidential elections that were decided by less than a 1% margin; meaning if less than 1% of the voters in certain states had changed their mind to the other candidate the outcome of the entire election would have been different. More than half were decided by less than a 2% margin.
In 2004, 57,787 votes would have given us President Kerry.In 2000, 269 votes would have given us President GoreIn 1996, 575,515 votes would have given us President Dole.
From ABC News:
http://blogs.abcnews.com/scienceandsociety/2008/09/squeakers.html
=========="Squeakers"Ned PotterABC NewsSeptember 29, 2008How close have Presidential elections been? Closer, perhaps, than we ever guessed. Mike Sheppard, a grad student in statistics at Michigan State, has done a mathematical exercise that shows it.He ran a computer program to answer this question: "What is the smallest number of total votes that need to be switched from one candidate to another, and from which states, to affect the outcome of the election?"The answer: in some years, very, very few. Take a look at his analysis HERE. It shows the powerful interaction between the popular vote and the electoral college.[...]==========
Full article here:http://blogs.abcnews.com/scienceandsociety/2008/09/squeakers.html
Detailed analysis here, including colored maps:https://www.msu.edu/~sheppa28/elections.html-Mike Sheppard
"The choice here between Barack Obama and Joe Biden and the other ticket is so stark when it comes to the issues that working women and women at home care about." She believes the fact that North Dakota does not require voter registration provides an incredible opportunity for women in the state to help shape the outcome of this election.
On the issue of social security, she said,
"Social Security has been a stronghold for people to know that in retirement, in the loss of health or in the loss of work opportunities, that they will have a program that they've paid into that will benefit them in retirement. Why should women care about this? Women should care about this because they live longer"
Charlie Bolte is a recent high school graduate who plans to enter into military service with the Navy later this year. In the interim he volunteers at the Minot Campaign for Change office several times per week, making calls for hours on end, spreading Barack's message of hope and change to his fellow North Dakotans.
It is because of volunteers like Charlie that the field campaign is doing so well here in North Dakota. Like Charlie, the vast majority of volunteers in this campaign have never been involved politically before, but have been inspired and empowered by their desire for change and their recognition that they can do something about it.
If you are not already involved, now is the time. There are only 56 days left and there is a lot of work to be done. Everyone of you is needed and each one of you can make a difference. Sign up online to volunteer or stop by a regional field office to find out how you can make a difference.
Micki Lindeman is a student at United Tribes Technical College. Outside of volunteering at the Pow Wow booth, she has been helping to get fellow students involved and educated about Obama. Micki became an Obama supporter after reading his book "Dreams of My Father", prior to his presidential run. She has been following his career and campaign, and remains an avid supporter today. Like many of her fellow students, Micki is concerned about the future of her tribal college and she believes Obama's plan will not leave tribal colleges out as has been the case for years.
"Our college's President has had to fight for funding for the past seven years because we've been left out of the budget. That's kind of scary when you're going to a tribal college, to wonder if it's going to be there the next year. And then this year our President was invited to speak at the Democratic National Convention. It's a huge difference!"
Photos from this weekend
North Dakota First Americans for Obama, directed by Standing Rock Nation native Jodi Gillette, is committed to getting that message out to the tribal communities in North Dakota.
In addition to Earl, District 42 State House candidates Cory Mock and Bruce Stanford, State Senate candidate Mac Schneider, and Public Service Commission candidate Cheryl Bergian were on hand to talk to students at the University of North Dakota on Wednesday.
Campaign for Change is co-hosting two events this week with local college Democrats featuring special guest North Dakota Congressman Earl Pomeroy.
Wednesday, September 3rd, Congressman Pomeroy will be on the campus of the University of North Dakota to join students for burgers and s'mores and to speak to them about Barack Obama and the importance of political participation. District 42 State House candidates Cory Mock and Bruce Stanford will be attending the BBQ as well as State Senate candidate Mac Schneider.
The event is planned to begin at 3:30 PM and run for about an hour and a half. Those interested in attending should plan to meet at the Wilkerson Gazebo located outside of Wilkerson Dining Center on campus.
The following day, Thursday, September 4th, Campaign for Change is teaming up with the NDSU College Democrats and Congress Pomeroy for an Ice Cream Social to be held at the Babbling Brook on the NDSU campus in Fargo and is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM.
Ali Ness, head of the NDSU College Democrats will be introducing Congressman Pomeroy who is scheduled to speak at 4:00 PM. Cheryl Bergian who is currently running for the office of Public Service Commissioner will be attending both events.
Come on out, get some free food, meet some new people and hear Congressman Pomeroy speak. An RSVP is not required, but is recommended.
RSVP for the UND BBQ on Wednesday
RSVP for the NDSU Ice Cream Social on Thursday
Campaign for Change is currently looking for fall interns. It's a great way to spend your fall internship and earn college course credits. You will also learn more about the political process while meeting new people and having a great time. Apply for an internship today!
Campaign for Change staff and volunteers will be out walking and knocking on doors; reaching out to North Dakota voters and spreading Barack’s message across the state.
The Democratic National Convention created a huge momentum and we need to seize that momentum to mobilize as many voters as possible, starting this weekend.
Your Support and enthusiasm fuels this movement. Come help us continue to build the amazing strength of this grassroots movement.
Find the Weekend of Action event nearest you
Tomorrow, millions will be watching Barack Obama accept the Democratic Nomination. People across North Dakota and across America will be attending Convention Watch Parties and planning for the Nationwide Weekend of Action that will take place this Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Here in North Dakota, there are nearly 60 House parties planned for Thursday evening and over 100 events planned for the Labor Day weekend. These events are taking place all across the state of North Dakota; from Williston to Wahpeton, from Bottineau to Bismarck. To find the House Party or Weekend of Action event near you, visit ND.BarackObama.com/organizeforchange-bg
This is your opportunity to get involved, this is your moment, seize it!
The president of United Tribes Technical College told delegates to the Democratic National Convention that American Indians are not just another special interest group. David Gipp, a member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe, spoke to the convention Tuesday night. "Every step you take across this great nation, every vista you admire, every city you call by its tribal name, was once Indian Country," he said in his speech. "We paid for our place in advance, with land and blood." Gipp, who has been the president of the two-year Bismarck college since 1977, said Indian reservations have become pockets of poverty where health care is a disaster, schools need repair and law enforcement officers lack resources. "American Indians are still here and we're seeking justice for our people," Gipp told the delegates. "We offer the strengths of our spirituality and our connection with Mother Earth in renewing America's promise for all."
The president of United Tribes Technical College told delegates to the Democratic National Convention that American Indians are not just another special interest group.
David Gipp, a member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe, spoke to the convention Tuesday night.
"Every step you take across this great nation, every vista you admire, every city you call by its tribal name, was once Indian Country," he said in his speech. "We paid for our place in advance, with land and blood."
Gipp, who has been the president of the two-year Bismarck college since 1977, said Indian reservations have become pockets of poverty where health care is a disaster, schools need repair and law enforcement officers lack resources.
"American Indians are still here and we're seeking justice for our people," Gipp told the delegates. "We offer the strengths of our spirituality and our connection with Mother Earth in renewing America's promise for all."
Click the image below to watch David Gipp's speech
Good evening all. Today's mile total is 1680. Left Iowa and traveled through Wisconsin into Illinois today. Spending the night in Evanston near Chicago. Media alerts, the Dacorah,Iowa and Janesville, Wisconsin papers did interviews and took photos today.
Laura, like Meg the night before, was a wonderful host. She greeted us with a good breakfast and conversation before we got off to a rather late start this morning.
At Decorah we had an interview with the local paper. These local papers are really underrated. Those of us who have small town papers really should appreaciate the hard work they do.
After some wondering around in Wisconsin and taking a few roads not in our atlas we arrived at the town of Hollandale, Wisconsin, population less than 300. It was after noon so we thought this is just the place to meet some folks and get a quick bite. As soon as the trailer with the ObamaCart was parked a gentleman and his grown son approached.
"I have only one thing to tell you about Obama," he said. "I have written him three times and he has never written back. So when you see him find out why. I wrote Hillary too, and she never wrote back. I wrote Edwards and I think I caused him to get out of the race."
He went on to explain that he had to leave Illinois after he wrote the Illinois State Chief Justice. He told us that securtiy had asked him not to write the justice anymore, and if they had to arrest him, he would die in prison, so he now lives in Wisconsin.
So, Senator Obama, if you or one of your aids reads this, there's a man in Hollandale, Wisconsin who would like a letter.
Dixie and I then retired to a bar-cafe and enjoyed lunch and conversation. If you have a chance stop by. It is the only eating place in town.
We made contact with the paper in Janesville, Wisconsin and after some further exploration of uncharted Wisconsin highways we had a wonderful conversation with Frank Schultz and a photographer. During the interview, which was in a parking lot, a man drove up and proudly showed us his bumper sticker which read "Too Poor To Vote Republican" and we had a great time discussing politics in the bank parking lot.
As we left town we drove through a group demonstrating for peace. We honked and waved and they cheered and waved. I am really having a good time.
I have one of those tire gauges the McCain campaign was passing out to mock Obama's energy plan. I use it to show the difference between the two candidates. Barack has ideas about what we, as individuals, can to to help alleviate the pain of high gas prices. Do you realize that keeping your tires properly inflated will save you just about the same amount as McCain's tax holiday? About 15 cents a gallon. The difference is Obama expects us to do something to help ourselves. Where the Republicans seem to feel that if the government or big business doesn't do it, it just isn't worth the effort.
Those who took Obama's advice are currently saveing 15 cents a gallon. Those who accept McCain's program are still waiting for the government to help them.
Tomorrow, Akron, Ohio. And for all of you demonstrating in Janesville, Wisconsin-Peace.
If you missed Amanda's speech last night or would like to watch it again, click on the image below.
I am Amanda Kubik. In 1997 I was a high school sophomore in North Dakota. That spring, the Red River flooded its banks and devastated Fargo and Grand Forks. In our saddest and soggiest hour, I saw my generation, my friends, come to life. We’ve moved on from filling sandbags to raising money for a myriad of causes, to signing up for AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps. And even serving our country in Iraq and Afghanistan. We feel a sense of urgency to make this country the America we grew up believing in. So when I hear that people doubt the impact of young people, I know they don’t know our powerful potential. But Senator Obama knows. Before the caucuses, the campaign sent staffers to North Dakota. That had never happened before. That team engaged young people, tapping into our potential. Until then, we were unregarded and the result was voter apathy among us. That has changed. Thanks to Barack Obama, young people got involved and found our voices. Across the nation, thousands of students and young professionals are uniting on campuses and in coffee shops, organizing, speaking out and running for local office. We are making our change visible. The victory of Barack Obama and Joe Biden in November may be the first presidential election where the youth vote and our activism play a decisive role, but I guarantee it won’t be the last. We are a generation who grew up believing yes, we can do anything, or as we sometimes say up in Fargo, “Ya sure, ya betcha.” For the better, we young patriots will change our country, and Barack Obama is the change we need to do it.
WHO: Amanda Kubik, Fargo native and Youngest Member of the North Dakota delegation WHERE: Democratic National Convention, Denver, CO WHEN: Between Approximately 5:30 - 6:00 PM CT
WHO: Amanda Kubik, Fargo native and Youngest Member of the North Dakota delegation
WHERE: Democratic National Convention, Denver, CO
WHEN: Between Approximately 5:30 - 6:00 PM CT
866 total Miles as of tonight. Today I stopped at New Salem, Bismark, Jamestown, Valley City and Fargo in North Dakota and Moorhead in Minnesota.
We held a brief rally at Concordia College tonight. Only around a dozen kids showed up, but it was planned rather quickly and only the freshmen are at school right now. After a rally some of the kids took the cart around campus and introduced the college to the ObamaCart. Several students signed the wheels and everyone had fun. Although the rally was small, the after rally activities introduced many more to our cause.
At New Salem I stopped for a picture of the cart with Salem Sue the world's largest Holstein cow. From her hilltop roost North Dakota has never looked more beautiful than this year. When I figure out how to download pictures from my camera I will post them.
One final note. I had a bit of irony for breakfast. When I left my room this morning a Haliburton truck was parked right behind the ObamaCart. Haliburton is big in the oil patch and Dickinson is oil country.
See you tomorrow.
Sunrise this morning found me just crossing the Continental Divide at Homestake Pass. Watching the sun rise from a mountain top is one of my fovorite ways to greet the day.
Covered 567 miles today and visited the towns of Bozeman, Livingston, Billings, Miles City and Glendive in Montana and Dickinson, North Dakota.
At a rest stop outside of Billings a man and a woman flagged me down as I was leavning and told me they were on their way to Denver. They have an album they are going to release there this week. The album is "Seven Songs For America, And One For The World" from Bergevin Brothers Music. Jon and Joe are the brothers , one of which I met, but I am so good with names I don't have a clue which one it was I met. When they make a movie of our trip, "Fired Up, Ready to Go" will be our theme song.
The tunes are kind of Gospel. I enjoyed them. Matt Cameron of Pear Jam is featured, but, to me that means little. I am still listening to Bob Dylan and Johnnie Cash.
I had a great visit with the folks at the Billings office. Over all a great day.
As I was driving through the big empty, it became obvious that our nation should never be held hostage to oil producing nations. Right here we've got oil and enough coal for hundreds of years, if we can clean it up. And the wind! I fought it all day. Recently, I was involved in a platform debate here in Montana over wind development. I have always assumed everyone was in favor of it. But, as is usual I was wrong. Once the energy of the wind is captured , it must be moved to where it is needed. As of now we do not have the infrastructure to move the power produced by the proposed wind farms in Montana. That means more high power electrical lines running across our state. I think that is fine, let get to work, but some do not want the lines.
I am resting comfortably in Dickinson, North Dakota now.
Media alerts: Articles in last Fridays editions of the Montana Standard and the Anaconda Leader. Tuesday front page photo in the Dickinson Press.
