Wednesday, June 02, 2004

Izodyna Radio Wow! Are there ever any visitors to my site(s), If your one of my visitors send me a note. Also is you like Jazz, Blues or Classic Rock please visit my new radio station Izodyna Radio   10:19:11 PM    comment []

Friday, May 21, 2004

Images by Bob Rich.... Talking to the creator Mankind has always found a great peace from speaking with his creator. 10:55:20 PM    comment []

Monday, April 05, 2004

That Guy 2 images below me is a wildman, a young man but very wild. Don't say anything about my chin, that is Bob Rich's fault, maybe he can do a bit of plastic surgery on me. 7:01:23 PM    comment []

Thursday, April 01, 2004

I'm M-e-l-t-i-n-g 3:38:05 PM    comment []

Tuesday, March 30, 2004

This was one of those days that I couldn't focus on anything. The image that you see is one of my characters I have been working on. 9:58:23 PM    comment []

Thursday, March 25, 2004

Word of the Day for Thursday March 25, 2004 gambol GAM-buhl, intransitive verb: To dance and skip about in play; to frolic. noun: A skipping or leaping about in frolic. I've been told dolphins like to gambol in the waves in these waters, and that sighting them brings good luck. --Barbara Kingsolver, "Where the Map Stopped," New York Times, May 17, 1992 The bad news is that while most of us gambol in the sun, there will be much wringing of hands in environment-hugging circles about global warming and climate change. --Derek Brown, "Heatwaves," The Guardian, June 16, 2000 Then they joined hands (it was the stranger who began it by catching Martha and Matilda) and danced the table round, shaking their feet and tossing their arms, the glee ever more uproarious, -- danced until they were breathless, every one of them, save little Sammy, who was not asked to join the gambol, but sat still in his chair, and seemed to expect no invitation. --Norman Duncan, "Santa Claus At Lonely Cove," The Atlantic, December 1903 5:33:56 PM    comment []

Wednesday, March 24, 2004

This quiet and relaxing view was found at the Brataslava Castle on Christmas day. Not too many years ago people were shot trying to swim across the Danube to a hopeful freedom on the other side in Austria. Today the people enjoy the same life as most Americans it is a beautul place full of wonderful people. Central Europe as a whole is very striking and it will capture you in it romance and music. 1:59:51 PM    comment [] I found this Billboard on Christmas day hile walking in Brataslava. I loved it! 1:49:19 PM    comment []   The Beloved Community intermediary priesthood or church. The Beloved Community, though it has its roots in esoteric Christianity, strives to honor all paths to God, especially as they relate to inner and world peace. The Ultimate goal of the Beloved Community is to demonstrate the Divinity of Life that is revealed every moment of our lives, and in doing so, to create a world of lasting compassion and peace. We are a spiritual and educational church organization that strives to align itself with the teachings of inner peace at the center of every religion and sacred scripture. The Beloved Community is an extension of and claims its lineage from the first century group known as “The Community of the Beloved Disciple,” founded by St. John the Apostle shortly after the resurrection and ascension of Jesus. This ancient community has its roots in many other groups throughout history, including the Cathars (Also called the “Church of Love”), and the Knights Templar, as well as several other modern manifestations. Our goal is to fulfill the commission Jesus gave to St. John, asking him to reunite the feminine and masculine aspects of the Christ. Special emphasis is given to Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Mary Magdalene. The Community of the Beloved Disciple has always believed that Divine Revelation is a personal experience that occurs between the individual and God, and is not contingent upon an intermediary priesthood or church. The Beloved Community, though it has its roots in esoteric Christianity, strives to honor all paths to God, especially as they relate to inner and world peace. 12:00:00 PM    comment [] Most Scots 'want smoking ban' Health campaigners want public spaces to be smoke free More than three quarters of Scots want a ban on smoking in all public places, according to a BBC poll. The consultation for the Your NHS programme on BBC One surveyed views of more than 600 Scots on issues such as obesity, smoking and sexual health. It also found strong support for a ban on sweet advertising, the issuing of free condoms to secondary school pupils and health warnings on alcohol. Anti-smoking group Ash welcomed the findings on smoking in public. In Scotland, 77% of those surveyed supported the idea of a ban, slightly higher than the UK average of 73%. 2:45:03 AM    comment []

Monday, March 22, 2004

To Die Or Not To Die   Recently I read an article in the newspaper about an elderly American woman dying of inoperable cancer who asked doctors to terminate her life which was full of unbearable pain and misery. Of course, she was denied this request. Why? In the United States, it is illegal to use chemicals to “kill” someone. This case brought my memories back when my cousin was dying of cancer. She was always a strong woman until this unexpected disease came into her body and destroyed her mental and physical health. After the long three years and the third surgery, she knew there was no help for her. She wanted to die so that she would end her pain. She wanted to die with dignity. It was a horrifying experience not only for her, but for the whole family. So I came up with a question: Should a person in such circumstances have the right to die with the help of others? Isn’t the role of medicine to relieve a suffering? Americans always talk about their rights. It is their strongest political instinct. That is why America is so different from other countries. They have the right to freedom, privacy, or speech, which is covered by the Civil Rights Act. Then why is it that the “right-to-die” or “aid-in-dying” is denied to them? Well, maybe this is the point where the role of ethics should be taken into consideration very seriously. If euthanasia or a “good death” is legalized in the United States, one may ask, “What kind of society would it create?” Many times people in the United States might decide for euthanasia because of financial problems. Although America is such a rich country, many people still do not have insurance policies. The necessary treatment might cost the family the whole fortune. People who are sick and see that there is no help for them do not want to be such a burden on their family. But what about those elderly people in relatively good health who go to nursing homes and see high bills coming? Are we going to have series of massive suicides because they do not want to be a burden? Religious Americans might believe that the society gets rid of the old and handicapped. How would a sick person feel or react if the doctor suggested euthanasia? Would that person not choose euthanasia because of the pressure? Of course, legalized euthanasia can bring some abuses. People make mistakes. However, is it not true that the main utilitarian notion is “the greatest good for the greatest number?” Also, isn’t capital punishment some sort of involuntary euthanasia? How can somebody favor capital punishment and at the same time deny the right to die? Should the government have the right to say how much you have to suffer before you die? The reason why people decide for euthanasia is mostly because they are scared of pain and are afraid of losing their dignity. An education plays a very important role in deciding for euthanasia. I think that doctors should pay more attention to educating their patients along with their families. Many times people do not have knowledge about other alternatives. If they get the right counseling, they may not decide for euthanasia. I think that euthanasia should be legalized. If a patient and his or her family have an option, it is always easier. If somebody wants to die, he or she will do it some other way anyway. One can use pills, hang himself or herself, or jump from a bridge. Even though today’s technology is relatively on a high level, but it cannot always save one’s life. What is better – death or life of suffering, pain, and despair? There is a difference between killing or murdering someone and letting somebody die. I believe that everybody should have the right to determine one’s life and to die with a dignity. Whose death is it anyway? 7:51:52 PM    comment []

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